BASED IN the Cotswolds is the dye studio of James Chandler, the creative talent behind the brand JAMESMAKESYARN. His unique variegated colourways always draw the crowds at yarn shows, and he has begun

When Helen Giddens first wound yarn into a skein and dipped it into a saucepan of food colouring in her kitchen, she had no idea she was about to embark on a creative journey that would change her lif

Ready for your next crochet adventure? Sir Toftalot is a loyal, honourable knight brought to you by TOFT, stitched in luxury wool – you choose the colours! Designed by Kerry Lord, this sweet little do

Mae pulled her car in close to the curb, directly opposite the small two-bedroom bungalow belonging to her grandmother. She paused for a moment. Mae made a conscious effort to visit at least once a we

When Poornima Kirloskar-Saini’s beloved mother Kunda Kirloskar died during the COVID-19 pandemic, Poornima sought a way to channel her sorrow into purpose. At the same time, she saw how the pandemic h

I’m principally an author and TV presenter. A far cry from my years as a school teacher. As much as I loved it I always dreamed of a job in a more creative industry and for the last 15 years I’ve done