Michelle, from

TANGWYSTL COTTAGE

in SOUTHLAND, NEW ZEALAND

WARMLY WELCOMES YOU

Shop, read, watch.

Yarns and more. Make yourself a nice hot cuppa, grab a snack, and have a good meander through the site.
You might buy something you'd like to use, read something you find interesting, or watch something you enjoy.

A Snapshot Of My Latest Blog Posts

ravenruis

May 5, 2020
2 min

Revamped Yarn Project

I nearly passed on buying the twenty 50 gram balls of this yarn I saw in an op-shop, but I am glad now that I did. I don't usually go for...

ravenruis

Apr 20, 2020
1 min

Whipping up a project bag ...

... because my knitting deserves it, amiright? Even though I don't much enjoy sewing, I dug out some scraps of fabric after I decided I r...

ravenruis

Apr 19, 2020
1 min

Natural Dye Experiment - beetroot

I've never liked the taste of beetroot, so if I can find a good alternative use for it then I'll be happy. An experiment I've wanted to t...

ravenruis

Apr 18, 2020
1 min

Natural Dye Experiment - Carrots

I'd seen mention somewhere that dyeing with carrots was effective, and so I wanted to try it for myself. I'd already seen from another dy...

ravenruis

Apr 6, 2020
1 min

Apothecary corner

I've begun collecting, drying, and storing plant material for dyeing experiments. Here's a look at the beginnings of my hoard. : D The ph...

ravenruis

Apr 5, 2020
1 min

Score!

Sadly, our local op-shop was closing down recently, but despite the fact it will be missed there was an upside - Closing Down Sale! :D Th...

ravenruis

Apr 4, 2020
2 min

Natural Dye Experiment

After our club's annual dyeing day at Dolomore Park (it's great fun, I highly recommend it!) I had some mordant waters left over so thoug...

ABOUT TANGWYSTL COTTAGE

Tangwystl Cottage (aka Michelle Wood) - crafter, knitter, (indie) yarn dyer, experimenter & lifelong learner.

Using both new and revamped yarn & fibre, synthetic & natural dyes and odd assortments, to create unique products which will enhance your handcrafted projects.

Tangwystl

pronounciation: tang-WOO'EE-stil / tang-OO-ist-ul

origin: Welsh

form: feminine

meaning: pledge of peace

In my other life, I am a genealogist.

If this is something which interests you, please visit my other website to learn more.