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Woolly Originals is delighted to announce a new product, the ZippaClip to compliment or contrast with your Woolly bag! These stunning ergonomically designed loops with a clip attachment have been created and crocheted by the incredibly talented Suraya of Mahliqa in London using Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift wool and swarovski crystals: “Thrilled to announce a new product designed in collaboration with lovely Sarah of Woolly Originals. We chatted over the summer about designing an aid to the zipper of her beautiful bags to make it easier to open and close them. The oval design was the perfect ergonomic shape to hook a...

The oblong woodsia known as Woodsia ilvensis is the rarest fern in Britain and in danger of extinction. Over collected by the Victorians in the nineteenth century and affected by climate change, this beautiful plant can now be found in only three sites across Scotland.  Luckliy, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is researching the genetic diversity of the fern with a hope to better understand and conserve the species. Nadia Russell who is currently studying the oblong woodsia kindly explained to me the problems the plant is facing. Warmer wetter winters and colder springs with sudden temperature fluctuations have led to confusion for...

Woolly Originals is delighted to now offer local delivery by e-bike! Also, shopping for supplies or collecting products from Kalopsia will also be possible by e-bike. If you live within a 10km radius of my studio, I will deliver your purchase in person for free; just click “Local Delivery” at the checkout. 

Nine weeks ago, I started walking the twelve sections of the Hebridean Way. I should have been travelling to North Uist in June, but Scotland was still in a partial lockdown and tourism had not yet restarted. So instead, I’ve been hiking in and around Edinburgh and hopefully raising money for the Child Poverty Action Group.I’ve been posting my weekly Sunday progress on Instagram live, pretending to be travelling north from island to island and pointing out various landmarks! I’ve just four sections left to do and will hopefully finish on Sunday 20th September at Edinburgh Castle. However, I do feel a...

When I ran my Indie Dyers opportunity in July, I didn’t expect to receive so many incredible entries. There is a vast very talented pool of people in the yarn business. I originally planned to make three Woolly bags, but I just had to select four and it’s been my pleasure to work with such talented dyers and their yarns. The first Woolly bag to be made was for Ishrat of Fruitful Fushion. Ishrat is the Nottingham-based dyer behind Fruitful Fusion. She dabbled in yarn dyeing while living in North Africa and absolutely loved it! About a year and a...