Hello! 

I’m so excited about the recent publication from Jackie Morris and Robert McFarlane. It was a delight to receive and a delight to share with you all. I’ve also been delighting in my watercolors and using a swatch project to springboard me into some painting…and not just rocks 😉 There’s also some bird knitting. Thank you for being here with me. 

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Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support

As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Resources:

The Book of Birds by Jackie Morris & Robert McFarlane

Deep Deep Light Watercolors

Natasha Newton on Youtube 

Let’s Make Art with Sarah Cray on Youtube 

Kriksis on Youtube visiting Deep Deep Light

Curlew Hat by Linda Shearer

Colorwork Creations by Susan Anderson-Freed Nuthatch Chart

Vagaland Beret by Allison Rendall 

Lidiya by Kaffe Fassett in North Coast Tweed by Border Mill

Trondheim Cowl by Sofia Karlsson in Cashmere People Yarns

Islender by Rauma in Ullcentrum 3 ply 

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support

As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Resources:

Natural Watercolor Print Making by Joanne Green

The Lost Spells Card Game- Jackie Boris & Robert McFarlane

Lidiya by Kaffe Fassett in North Coast 4ply by Border Mill

Buness Tam by Mary Jane Mucklestone

Eyjar by Védís Jóhnsdóttir in Ploto Lopi

Trondheim Cowl by Sofia’s Tales in Cashmere People Yarns

Smora by Gudrun Johnston

In this episode I share a bit of footage and stories from my trip and some knitting updates since I’ve been home. Hope this finds you well and in good spirits.

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

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Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support

As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Resources:

Ardalanish Weavers, Isle of Mull

Fibre Workshop– Norfolk Horn Wool and The Drover Sweater

The Border Mill

Uist Wool

Iona Wool Shop, Iona

Turas Mura Tours, Isle of Mull

Moornish Schoolhouse B&B

Agnes Kofta by Wiola Designs in Rauma

Trondheim Cowl by Sofia’s Tales

TIdal V by Debra Purcella for Tidal Yarns in Tidal Fingering

Audren in Unst Vest by Gudrun. Johnston in J&S Shetland 2 ply

Wow! It’s April 13th! I am know 50…older but not smarter ;). I throughly enjoyed baking up this cake though with my new pan from Nordic Ware. I’m prepping for my Scotland trip and I’ve cast on the Audrey in Unst vest by Gudrun Johnston. I’ll look forward to sharing that with you next episode but it’s not brown. So have a good wonder about that! 

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support

As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Spiced Mead Honey Cake from Rhubarb and Lavender 

Honeycomb Pull Apart Pan from Nordic Ware 

Winter in the Highlands by Flora Sheddon 

The Agnes by Wiola Designs in Rauma Finull

Tidal V by Debra Purcella for Tidal Yarns fingering yarn kits. 

Music: Epidemic Sound

I hope you enjoy the small retrospective on the Yell. I also finished the Vintage Leather Tote which I’ve promptly given to my niece Maddie. Since finishing the Yell, I’ve worn her a few times to my sheer delight. I’m looking forward to taking her back to Scotland from whence the wool all came.

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support

As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Resources:

The Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift Yarn

Tidal V by Debra Purcella in Tidal Yarns Fingering

The Agnes Kofte by Wiola Designs in Rauma Finull

The Vintage Leather Tote by Weaver Leather Supply

I wasn’t sure I was going to get this vlog out! But was able to put it to rest this morning at 12:30. Here’s hoping I caught all the editing 😉 In the episode I finish up my Elevenses with the help of my husband Rob and get my next leather project on the go.

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

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Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support

As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Resources:

The Elevenses Backpack by Sew Liberated 

A Visit to Brambly Hedge by Jill Barklem 

The Vintage Book Tote by Weaver Leather Supply

Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift

Islender from RAUMA PATTERN BOOK 433: FIVEL KLASSIKERE in Lettlopi

Music: Epidemic Sound

Hello All, 

I think the title says it all~ I’ll be back very soon as I soak up every bit of my February vacation. My nephew is visiting and we’re getting up to all sorts of mischief. Haven’t touched my knitting! But he’s been eating all his favorite Auntie Sarah foods. 

I hope you enjoy this episode. 

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

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Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support

As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Resources:

Darkhorse Workshop

Joe Melling 

Weaver Leather Supply 

Island Knitting by Erika Åberg 

SPA NETA 2/27-3/1, Freeport, Maine 

Woolly Good Gathering, Edinburgh, Scotland 4/17-4/18

Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift

Islender from RAUMA PATTERN BOOK 433: FIVEL KLASSIKERE in Lettlopi

I finally made it home! I’m excited to share my finished Elevenses Backpack with you. As always thank you for tuning in.

Many Fond Wishes, Sarah

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support

As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Resources:

Elevenses Backpack by Sew Liberated

Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift

Islender from RAUMA PATTERN BOOK 433: FIVEL KLASSIKERE in Lettlopi

Music: Epidemic Sound

January did not unfold as I had expected which placed me in a bit of a creative bind. I made the ultimate winter commuting booboo. Yup, I assumed I’d be back to my home on the regularly scheduled days but alas, weather and family kept me from returning. And in an effort to travel lite I brought MINIMAL knitting and crafting. My husband saved the day and came down with a resupply of yarn and other projects. So, all that to say this episode is kinda bare bones and a little later than I anticipated. Here’s hoping it all works out for next weekend!

In this episode I finish all the steeks for my Yell and share a new to me book Wilderness Knits by Linka Neumann. I’ve been eyeing this one for a long time and I’m so pleased to have it in the collection.

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support

As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Resources:

The Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift

Islender from RAUMA PATTERN BOOK 433: FIVEL KLASSIKERE in Lettlopi

Music: Epidemic Sound

Talk about coming down to the wire! I’ve got three different sourdough projects on the go and wow, that’s put a vast amount of pressure on my executive function skills ;). We’ll see where that goes in 2026. I repurposed the studio vlog footage for the intro as I really love the Auld Lang Syne song…forgive me for cutting a few corners. I haven’t really been filming as the house is in a bit of a state due in part to our water heater giving up the ghost right before Christmas. But Rob is on it and I’m hopeful for hot water in January. 

In this episode I’m going to share the book Nordic Sailors’ and Fisherman’s Sweaters  by Lotte Rahbek and Gitte Verner Jensen and up date you on my Yell steek. 

Happy New Year and see you very soon in 2026!

If you’d like to support my creative project you can find me on: Patreon or Ko-Fi

Or you can shop the Woolly Thistle through my affiliate link

Financial support helps to offset administrative, travel, and equipment costs associated with production as well as time dedicated to editing, filming and creating.Thank you for your support

As always thank you for your support and encouragement. Many fond wishes, Sarah

Resources:

The Woolly Good Gathering

Eyjar by Védís Jónsdóttir: in plotolopi held double

Yell by Marie Wallin in Spindrift

Elevenses Backpack from Sew Liberated

DarkHouse Workshop pouch Tutorial