Yellow Van Yarns

Spring Edit update. New additions

I have just added my new limited edition colourway Bella Donna and the Paris Fade Bijou sets to the Spring Edit.

All available on my website now.

So I am a bit late with these pictures.

The weather just recently was not conducive to yarn drying, but here they are.

The Blossom Season revamp.
I have just updated and freshened the colours and have added to the collection.

All are available on the website from now, including the Box set of 4 as well as the box of 3.

Plus don't forget the cheeky Bank holiday discount code BANKHOLS10 for 10% off this weekend.

I would love to hear your feedback so do comment below ⬇️

Well the weather is crazy where I am in the south of England. But when it's a super windy day, yarn has to be hung out to dry. Or at least dodge the showers.

Pictures is Blossom Season fresh off the line

Momo and Sakura.

Ume is currently drying off.

More pictures to come, but I was so excited to show you all.

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend with you and yours.

The Spring Edit update.

If you are looking for something that's seasonal for a quick project. Have a look at my spring yarn section. I have curated a number of colourways that fit the season and are ready to roll. Be adding some pics to my stories so keep an eye out.

If you are looking for something and don't see it, just send me a quick message. I would be happy to help.

To mark the Spring equinox, I have curated some gorgeous spring colours for you. Perfect for a quick project over the long bank Monday weekend we have coming up here in the UK.

These will be available in the update coming next week on Wednesday.

I love spring colours and I have seen some gorgeous quick project patterns out there right now.

Kate's Honeysuckle
Gumamela
Kate's Peonies
Spring Hedgerow
Rosé on the Terrace
Kate's Orchard
Kate's Poppies

Keep an eye out for the update next week.

I love a MKAL, especially one by

Knit a glorious mystery shawl, inspired by the iconic prints and tapestries of the Arts and Crafts movement.

The mystery knitalong design this year is a tribute to William Morris and his daughter May, Edward Burne-Jones, and their fellow designers and artists, who left us such a legacy of beauty, and craftsmanship.

Those lavish, exuberant depictions of the natural world are a feast for the eyes and the imagination. Lush flowers and forests, twining vines and ripe fruit, mythical creatures and exotic birds: all things bright and beautiful, woven together in glorious abundance.

Helen's secret shawl is on a grand scale, full of rich detail and texture to keep you guessing until the end. But don’t let that intimidate you! The pattern will be suitable for brave beginners through experienced shawl knitters: while the final design seems intricate and impressive, the stitches are straightforward and simple.

Hop to or their ravelry page to join in. First clue drops on the 21st of March. But there is still time to grab a kit check out my website to bag one for yourself.

Bird and Pomegranate
Trellis
Strawberry Thief
Willow Boughs
Larkspur

We enjoyed a family walk yesterday to , this is National Trust house with lovely gardens.

Even though it wasn't sunny, we still enjoyed the spring blossoms.

That reminds me Blossom Season is now on the dye list. So hop onto my website to secure yours.

I love to knit.. quite simply.

But with all things there are things that really bug me about my hobby.

1). Swatching - I feel this is waste since I could be casting on for real.

2). Tension - I am quite a loose knitter. So Tension for me is Ugh

3). Knots in the middle of balls of yarn. Just No!!

What three things bug you about your hobby? Let's see if they are similar.

Let me know in the comments ⬇️

Calling all Yarn lovers!!

La Pampa, the fifth in the Grasslands Collection.

Inspired by a wonderful Argentinian province to g*t is rich in valleys, plateaus, lagoons, native forests, caves, springs, and fertile grassland.

To get this gorgeous effect, I layered different shades of yellow and brown. I am so pleased with the outcome.

This is the next one I will knit up.

Hop over to my website to Preorder this yarn.

Calling all Yarn lovers..!

This is The Steppe. Part of the Grasslands Collection.

With its rolling hills, vast open plains and arid deserts, the Eurasian Steppe is one of the world's last grassland wildernesses. Gazelle roam here along with endangered Saiga antelopes and several species of birds.

I am knitting Le Bandana in Stockbridge BFL pattern by . It knits beautifully in the BFL and drapes well

Don't forget Preorders for The steppe are open till the 15th of March. Head to my website to reserve yours.

Calling all Yarn lovers!!!!

Meadow is the third colourway in the Grasslands collection. I wanted to try and show how beautiful the water meadows are that we have here in Hampshire.

Did you know Hampshire contains nearly half of all water meadows found in England? Neither did I till I was researching this collection.

Layering different shades of green and colour speckles over lighter colours,
gives the idea of all the lovely flowers and grasses growing close by the chalk rivers.

Pop over to my website to place your preorder. It closes in a few days.

Calling all Yarn lovers!!

This is prairie the second in my Grasslands Collection. Inspired by big skies and open grasslands. I love how the sky blue flows through this colour way, tempered by brown and mustard yellow hues.

You can still pop a pre-order on till the 15th on my website. This has been my most requested colour in Grasslands so far.

I think a Beanie hat would look great.

Savannah has earthy tones with a hue of yellow and lilac running through the yarn.

The inspo picture I used is of the African Savannah at dusk. I imagined I could see the flash of a lioness in the grass.

The dye process for this colourway is done by layering colours over the top of each other, which is why it has an even effect in the Swatch.

I'm planning on knitting a tank top. Looking for a pattern at the mo. Let m know of any patterns you know for Tanks.

What would you knit with it?

Let me know in the comments ⬇️

How gorgeous is this

Klimt Crochet Cat.

Set your reminders....!

Grasslands Collection Preorder opens tomorrow at 9am. Head over to my website to place your preorder.

There are a couple of options available to choose from.

Preorders close on the 15th Mar or unless I reach capacity.

I can't wait to see what you make with the collection. I have my favourite, Which one is yours? Meadow is coming up popular at the mo.

Do you agree? Let me know in the comments

Day 29

Theme for today is

My fun fact is that I have ridden on the highest Zipline in South East Asia. Here is the picture to prove it. It is Lake Sibu in Mindanao.

As you can see, it wasn't a voluntary decision, and yes I screamed the whole time I was moving.

But the views of waterfalls were spectacular. Sadly I didn't take any pictures because I was too busy holding onto Mr P for dear life. But I can say I did it!

Where in the world? Well, the Philippines of course. This is was taken in December 2023, when we last visited the motherland.

This is Idex Beach on the Gulf of Davao.

It was a super humid day, and suddenly this sunset appeared, I love the boat in the foreground. The shadow give the picture texture

Then not an hour after that, a huge rainstorm arrived and we had to dash back.

Wowsers

Come with me and visit the Grasslands of the World.

Savannah has lilac, browns and yellows to depict dusk over an African Savannah.

Prairie with sky blues, browns and yellows to depict the big, wide open space of prairie land in North America

Meadow has sage greens with pops of colours for the tiny flowers that make their home in the water meadows in the UK

The steppe has blues, greens and yellows to emphasize the spaces and valleys of the Eurasian Steppe in Mongolia.

La Pampa has different layers of yellow to depict the heat shimmer over the Pampas grass in Argentina.

Have you been to these places? Let me know which one you like and what you might make from it.

Pre-orders open from 1st of March till 15th unless I reach capacity first.

My children are my world. I am filled with gratitude that they have made me a mother.

They are hilarious, super smart and individual. They are our greatest achievement.

For them I am truly grateful.

Day 26

I am not a morning person. Just ask Mr P. In fact I am well known for being a bit grumpy pre midday.

This was a gift from a work colleague. Maybe she had noticed too. 😬

Quite simply without coffee, I am nothing...

The Grasslands Collection.

Here in all its blackand white glory. Promo pics done 👍🏽.

Pre orders open to everyone on the 1st March 9am. Closing 15th March. I only have limited capacity for this collection.

If you are a Newsletter subscriber, you have your own early bird date with code.

I will send sneak peeks of the colours and swatches in my newsletter which is hitting your inbox probably first thing tomorrow. So it's not too late to join our YVY crew. Just visit the website to sign up.

I am so excited to see what you guys think. I have my favourites, I am interested to see which are yours.

Day 24 part of the

I have just started reading this book. It resonates with me in many ways. The author is half Filipino (like myself) and raised in an American household. Deborah gets the opportunity to live into the Philippines for a couple.of years, and sets out an interesting journey that seems very familiar to me.

The memoir is full of little instances I have experienced myself when going to the Philippines. Really enjoying it so far.

**Stock update**

Kyle of lochalshe
Fingals Cave
Hampshire Hedgerows
Sakura Blossom Season
Water Nymph

All added to my website. Check it out 😜

Day 23 of . Today's theme is cute and cuddly.

This is Ed Sheeran, he works as Supervisor at Yellow Van Yarns and chief tripper upper. Also makes mean cuppa.

He is very good at playing his guitar, is somewhat cute and very occasionally cuddly but mostly judgemental.

this memory popped up.



pictures from our visit to . Every year Kew does an amazing .

Kew is one of my most favourite places in London, especially the palm the house.

Have you been to Kew? Tell your memory of it.

. a day behind again.

This is me wearing the by . I knitted this a year or so ago using , and .

I was looking for a easy going knit, as I had lost my knitting mojo. This was a breeze. I have been planning another one. Maybe with my new .

I gifted this shawl to my Mother-in-law, and she left it at my house last weekend, so I have taken it captive. I may never give it back.

Day 20 Twos Day of

Double up on the yarn and what an amazing combo!

Honeycomb cowl by close ups. The deep blue Mariana in Duravel DK double up with the Silver from London Skyline in my Waterford Sock base.

Oooh I love a . These were designed and made by a another local small business and good friend of mine.

The designs used are to represent the Mabuhay collection and Camper van theme. Always very popular at yarn shows.

The two pics are of me knitting in Andorra a couple of years ago. Proof I take my knitting everywhere, including the top of the Pyrenees.

The final picture is the little tag on the bag I am very proud of.

*tthetopofmountains

Now the newsletter has gone out, I can finally share some details with you about my upcoming Grasslands Collection.

Pre-orders open on 1st of March.

How it's going to work..

The pre-order will be open for only 2 weeks (closing on the 15th March). I have only limited capacity for this collection, as work is still going on in my dye studio. Available in the usual Yarn bases.

There will be a Pasalubong Box set consisting of 3 of your faves from the collection, or a box set for all 5, along with some cute mini Darren Stitch Marker. Or just buy the skeins individually, it's up to you.

Promo pictures are being taken this weekend, I am desperately knitting swatches as quickly as possible in time for the all promotional posts etc.

Savannah

Prairie

Meadow

Steppe

La Pampa

I really hope you like the collection and I can't wait to see your makes. If you use any of the socials, please do tag me in.