Course Dates for Autumn and Winter

We’ve released our new dates for this autumn and winter.  Click on Course Dates for more details

Peak District Farm Shop

Our Farm Shop we run with Nick and Helen Bonsall at Grove Farm, Stanshope, Nr. Ilam, Ashbourne, DE6 2AD, telephone 01335 310436. Open Friday, Saturday or Sunday or by appointment.

New are David’s hand made pork pies. We make all our sausages, burgers and cure our own bacon. Other local food includes jams, pickles, cheese, biscuits, bread and cakes etc. If you want meat for a barbecue, a party etc. please let us know. Place your orders for Christmas early.

New on the Farm

My birthday surprise was two alpaca’s. They are so nosey and spend most of the day peering over the wall to see who comes and goes. A new bee hive has also arrived and the bees are busy in the garden.

New Products

Our new Knit Pro needles and crochet hooks have all sold very well. They are a delight to use. Sari ribbons have gone a storm being used for knitting, weaving, rug making, jewellery and lots of other creative ideas. Recycled sari silk and banana yarns have all sold very well. I shall continue to run all these fibres as they are ideal for bags, scarves and shawls and because of their shine are ideal for evenings.

Sock stop is an anti-slip rubber to paint onto the bottom of socks and felt slippers. New yarns for spinning include bamboo, soya bean, sea-cell, corn, nettle and milk protein. Hand knitted lace mohair shawls that are light as a feather but warm for round the shoulders. Available in plain and rainbow dyed colours.

New books on lace knitting are “Heirloom Knitting” and “Shetland Lace”. Arriving this autumn will be our new collection of luxury yarns in a variety of weights, cashmere, angora and camel.