Our last playlist of the year is made with cold, grey coastal walks in mind. When it feels as if winter has quietened the world and subtle details can strike you with soft wonder.

Vivienne Richmond is a natural dyer and textile historian based in East Sussex. Early last month, Chris and I visited her garden dye studio to learn about the process of creating Botaniq plant dyed yarns.

This month’s playlist takes us out of town and into the ancient forest. A spooky folk and electronica mix for the darkening November days.

Flock Playlist for October 2024

The weather has turned decidedly chillier, the new academic year is gaining pace and the evenings are noticeably drawing in. It’s the perfect season to take a bit of time to yourself and pick up a new skill or hobby. Here are our top five reasons that you should learn to knit this Autumn…

Our September playlist is a super chilled selection of tracks to accompany quiet craft projects, walks in the woods and time spent reading or studying. Inviting you to take some time out just for yourself in this traditionally hectic month.

A full rundown of all the knitting needle types that are available, pros and cons of each, when you might want to use them, and how to get the most for your money

We're delighted to have a section at the new Bus Stop Shop in St Leonards on Sea, and to be running beginner and experienced knitting classes in the Bus Stop Classroom this autumn term.

Top tips for successful stranded colourwork.

Flock’s August 2024 Playlist. Chosen by Chris

The long summer holiday is here. Carve out some time to relax outdoors with whatever you’re making, or to just to do nothing…

A customisable recipe for a classic, top down knitted sock with a heel and gusset.

A sultry playlist for a June that can’t seem to make up its mind. One moment we are out enjoying the sun and then the next we are indoors on the sofa with our knitting as it pours with rain. Make the most of it either way!

This month we’re celebrating Beltane with a folk horror inspired playlist.

The latest yarn that we’ve brought to our shop is the beautiful SheepSoft DK from ByLaxtons. I’ve had my eye on this one for a really long time, so I’m delighted that it’s finally here, and that it’s every bit as lovely as I’d hoped it would be!

This month’s playlist is a selection of peaceful instrumentals from around the world. Music to create a space to allow your mind to wander, even if just for a few minutes - enough time to brew some tea and knit a few rows.

In the second in our series on mending, we show you how to use Swiss Darning to repair a hole in a knitted fabric.

Flock playlist for 2024

In the first of our series on mending we look at how to use duplicate stitch to repair worn areas of knitted garments.

How to use this traditional hand winding tool to create a centre pull ball of yarn for knitting or crochet.