Freyalyn
@freyalyn.bsky.social
Folklore, history, textiles ancient and modern, archaeology, nature, spinning and knitting teacher, dyer. Pretty keen on breadmaking too.
Yorkshire, UK.
"Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."
Yorkshire, UK.
"Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."
Pockets are very easy to add in - I put there up against the button and for stability.
And this cardigan was entirely steeked, easy to do with proper Shetland yarn.
Naturally, I already have another colourwork project on the go, as well as a pair of socks!
#knitting
And this cardigan was entirely steeked, easy to do with proper Shetland yarn.
Naturally, I already have another colourwork project on the go, as well as a pair of socks!
#knitting
November 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Pockets are very easy to add in - I put there up against the button and for stability.
And this cardigan was entirely steeked, easy to do with proper Shetland yarn.
Naturally, I already have another colourwork project on the go, as well as a pair of socks!
#knitting
And this cardigan was entirely steeked, easy to do with proper Shetland yarn.
Naturally, I already have another colourwork project on the go, as well as a pair of socks!
#knitting
I've moved house twice and misplaced my button collection since I started this Tìoraidh Cardigan from #KateDavies Allover collection.
New buttons were finally sewn on this morning, so I declare it finished! (I washed and blocked it the other week when I added the afterthought pockets).
Cont...
New buttons were finally sewn on this morning, so I declare it finished! (I washed and blocked it the other week when I added the afterthought pockets).
Cont...
November 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I've moved house twice and misplaced my button collection since I started this Tìoraidh Cardigan from #KateDavies Allover collection.
New buttons were finally sewn on this morning, so I declare it finished! (I washed and blocked it the other week when I added the afterthought pockets).
Cont...
New buttons were finally sewn on this morning, so I declare it finished! (I washed and blocked it the other week when I added the afterthought pockets).
Cont...
Happy #LancashireDay, apparently the most underrated county in the UK. And where I live now, just.
November 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Happy #LancashireDay, apparently the most underrated county in the UK. And where I live now, just.
But this is what I meant, which is known as a creel or also as a ceiling airer or sometimes 'kitchen maid'. Brilliant if you have a fire/woodburner as there's good ventilation and rising heat (assuming you want it in your living room where the fire is)
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
But this is what I meant, which is known as a creel or also as a ceiling airer or sometimes 'kitchen maid'. Brilliant if you have a fire/woodburner as there's good ventilation and rising heat (assuming you want it in your living room where the fire is)
Yes, Scotia is asleep like that.
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Yes, Scotia is asleep like that.
I see your cat and raise you a hound
November 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I see your cat and raise you a hound
Scotia discovering llamas
November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Scotia discovering llamas
The sofa's a bit full...
November 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The sofa's a bit full...
We've had Scotia for half her life now. Eight weeks old to four months old. From a puppy to a small housewolf.
#NorthernInuit
#NorthernInuit
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We've had Scotia for half her life now. Eight weeks old to four months old. From a puppy to a small housewolf.
#NorthernInuit
#NorthernInuit
I did exactly the same thing at the end of May. #Trimontium. #EildonHills
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I did exactly the same thing at the end of May. #Trimontium. #EildonHills
One cardigan finished and currently blocking on my woolly board; another dug out of a house-moving box and about to be flogged back. Not inspired by it, I have better use for the yarn.
#MilarrochyTweed
#2plyjumperweight
#knitting
#MilarrochyTweed
#2plyjumperweight
#knitting
November 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
One cardigan finished and currently blocking on my woolly board; another dug out of a house-moving box and about to be flogged back. Not inspired by it, I have better use for the yarn.
#MilarrochyTweed
#2plyjumperweight
#knitting
#MilarrochyTweed
#2plyjumperweight
#knitting
Scotia, despite looking as if butter wouldn't melt, is not safe around #knitting. I haven't tested her on other crafts yet. I left the room for a moment and she grabbed it!
(Yes, I found all the pieces. The socks now on metal dpns)
(Yes, I found all the pieces. The socks now on metal dpns)
October 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Scotia, despite looking as if butter wouldn't melt, is not safe around #knitting. I haven't tested her on other crafts yet. I left the room for a moment and she grabbed it!
(Yes, I found all the pieces. The socks now on metal dpns)
(Yes, I found all the pieces. The socks now on metal dpns)
Scotia had her 2nd vaccination today; very glad I'm not carrying her everywhere, she's nearly 14kg at 3 months old!
And the last of the flowers in my garden, before sunrise today.
#NorthernInuit
And the last of the flowers in my garden, before sunrise today.
#NorthernInuit
October 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Scotia had her 2nd vaccination today; very glad I'm not carrying her everywhere, she's nearly 14kg at 3 months old!
And the last of the flowers in my garden, before sunrise today.
#NorthernInuit
And the last of the flowers in my garden, before sunrise today.
#NorthernInuit
Scotia is growing rapidly,and Arthur is accepting her more and more.
#NorthernInuit
#BorderCollie
#DogsofBlueSky
#NorthernInuit
#BorderCollie
#DogsofBlueSky
October 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Scotia is growing rapidly,and Arthur is accepting her more and more.
#NorthernInuit
#BorderCollie
#DogsofBlueSky
#NorthernInuit
#BorderCollie
#DogsofBlueSky
Oh absolutely.
And all those classic Westerns - the men look pretty authentic, the women all in 'modern' fancy dress and makeup and hair.
And all those classic Westerns - the men look pretty authentic, the women all in 'modern' fancy dress and makeup and hair.
September 22, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Oh absolutely.
And all those classic Westerns - the men look pretty authentic, the women all in 'modern' fancy dress and makeup and hair.
And all those classic Westerns - the men look pretty authentic, the women all in 'modern' fancy dress and makeup and hair.
After days of rain, suddenly we have a beautiful evening.
It might even dry up underfoot before it rains again.
#Lancashire #Puppy #NorthernInuit #Sunset
It might even dry up underfoot before it rains again.
#Lancashire #Puppy #NorthernInuit #Sunset
September 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
After days of rain, suddenly we have a beautiful evening.
It might even dry up underfoot before it rains again.
#Lancashire #Puppy #NorthernInuit #Sunset
It might even dry up underfoot before it rains again.
#Lancashire #Puppy #NorthernInuit #Sunset
We retrieved Scotia from her breeders yesterday and brought her home through vile weather.
I spent a largely sleepless night downstairs with her, but she's settling in. And she's almost fully housetrained already, so beautifully brought up.
I spent a largely sleepless night downstairs with her, but she's settling in. And she's almost fully housetrained already, so beautifully brought up.
September 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We retrieved Scotia from her breeders yesterday and brought her home through vile weather.
I spent a largely sleepless night downstairs with her, but she's settling in. And she's almost fully housetrained already, so beautifully brought up.
I spent a largely sleepless night downstairs with her, but she's settling in. And she's almost fully housetrained already, so beautifully brought up.
Possibly my best photograph of my best dog.
September 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Possibly my best photograph of my best dog.
Certainly lots of chewing (by her) and cleaning (by me) ahead.
September 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Certainly lots of chewing (by her) and cleaning (by me) ahead.
Last visit to see Scotia with her family before she comes home next week.
September 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Last visit to see Scotia with her family before she comes home next week.
Scotia yesterday, growing and changing all the time. Not long tile she comes home with us!
#NorthernInuit #puppy #dogs
#NorthernInuit #puppy #dogs
September 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Scotia yesterday, growing and changing all the time. Not long tile she comes home with us!
#NorthernInuit #puppy #dogs
#NorthernInuit #puppy #dogs
We visited our puppy again today, only two weeks til we bring her home.
August 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We visited our puppy again today, only two weeks til we bring her home.
Butterflies on the buddleia at the bottom of the garden.
August 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Butterflies on the buddleia at the bottom of the garden.