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Congratulations – Skytten, Denmark
Congratulations We are delighted to welcome Maiken Bjørnholt to the Ashford family! Maiken has recently purchased the Skytten business from Linda and
Denmark – passing the baton
After 23 wonderful years, Linda and Henrik Larsen of Skytten, have sold their business and are retiring as our distributors in Denmark. We are so grat
Knit City Montreal
May 16th – 18th, 2025 Montreal, Canada What a fantastic weekend at Knit City Montreal! We were thrilled to attend this vibrant event alongside our l
Ashford Dealer Training Canada
May 12th-14th, 2025 Montreal, Quebec Canada Kate, together with Marc from Harmonique Fibre Arts Supplies—our Canadian distributor—hosted a three-d
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The challenge of colour management – Part 2
I have been diving into some colour management techniques in my spinning recently, and I wanted to share one that’s been especially fun and effective! It’s a great way to [&hel
The challenge of colour management – Part 1
Hand-dyed fibre braids are irresistibly beautiful — rich in colour, texture, and creative potential. Yet working with them can often feel like a gamble. Those vibrant tones that
Card, Spin and Knit a Cocoon Shrug
This cosy cocoon shrug can be a lovely weekend (or two) project. Try carding your own custom blend of colours or fibres and knit your own today! The pattern is […]
Child’s Fair Isle Sweater
Who can resist the charm of a Fair Isle sweater? Especially when it’s on such an adorable little one! Knitted with our sumptuous Merino DK yarn, this timeless design is […