Thank you for coming

It was a wonderful weekend and we are still enjoying the buzz of seeing everyone sharing their delight about the event online and through email.

There was something very special about the event we are still trying to define - it’s a feeling created by involving farmers and their animals, involving lots of community organisations, working hard to make sure stall holders feel well looked after - but there was a bit of magic in there as well. Perhaps it was sunny Fife air and lots of happiness.

Much fun was had admiring woolly layers, which people had a chance to show off for this winter event. Di and Sheila involved The Game of Wool guests Ailsa and Gordon in helping them award tweed and ribbon brooches made by Alison of Knitrospective: Fabulous textured sweaters, brightly coloured hats, youngest knitwear model (just weeks old), impressive colour work, gorgeous stalls and even best dressed goats enjoyed these prizes

The children’s knitting classes were a real hit at Kellie Castle - there were some very happy kids who enjoyed learning or developing their skills. If you want more information about Knitting for All classes in your area, you can find it here.

Next year we hope to offer even more, including spinning and felting. Bringing more young people to making with their hands is hugely important to the organisers and especially to Di - we’d love to work with local schools for this, so if you can help, get in touch!

Thank you for your amazing response to our Christmas cards, designed by Mandy Tait, aka Natty Maid. Many will know of her work as she designs the beautiful sheep breed cards which come with each issue of Susan’s magazine, The Journal of Scottish Yarns.

The cards are now available for purchase through the Journal of Scottish Yarns online shop if you were unable to come at the weekend, or want some more!