Little Grace Yarn

25/01/2025

I am out of here...

I've  been feeling increasingly uncomfortable basing myself on Facebook and Instagram and really the decision to leave comes down the final straw which is that:

The people pulling the strings of power atop of these algorithms making me feel, quite honestly, a little bit sick...

But I am also leaving because I no longer really enjoy using them

Because I increasingly feel they offer an illusion of connection that detracts from real interaction. 

Because I can literally feel the algorithms digging their carefully engineered claws into me and sucking me back in every time I make conscious effort to step away for a bit and I am having to use up too much precious energy in resisting them.

Because I want to let my girls see it is a choice they can make. 

Because I would like the time it steals from my life back. 

And  because despite the fact they have connected me at times, with communities I have valued, I think overall the impact of engaging with them has a negative effect on my wellbeing.

So I will be using the 1/2 an hour to 2 hours a day leached from my life (around 208-728 hours a year) to:

Reading the ever growing pile of books I never get to

Reaching out for real connections with those I love

Being present with my children as they grow up way too fast, so I dont blink and miss it

Staring into space

Feeling

Resting

Sleeping

Meditating 

Healing

Learning

Spinning and knitting and creating

Writing 

Finding local community

Fighting for a better world for my children 

And if course stroking the cat who could resist 😂

I will still be here for the next week or so, while I work out how to extract the things I want to keep and how stay in touch..

So do DM me if you think you'd like to stay in touch and we don't have another way to link up. 

And thank you to everyone who has supported me on here...
Xx

24/10/2024

Sabbatical is a fancy word for a pause isn't it, but why not 😉.

Life has been a lot this year, we moved house, delt w ongoing illnesses in our wee family... So Little Grace Handspun has had to take a back seat...

And now I am in a good place I am exploring what's the right next steps for me, and how I want to best put my energy into a world, that is perilously close to collapse.

I am growing other parts of me to meet this, with work in Climate Activism and with my Counselling and Psychotherapy "hat" on.

I hope to be back next year, as my joy of creating beautiful, useful, natural things is still growing...

Thank you to everyone who has supported Little Grace Handspun on its journey so far.

P.S still happy to consider commissions, just get in touch.

01/06/2024

What's your greatest fear?

I think mine is being in a situation where there is nothing I can do to keep my children safe....

My heartbreaks for the families in Rafa,

and also Sudan and all the places in the world made unsafe by war & climate change...

Like so many I will be continuing to take the actions I can and wishing it was more, but knowing that hope of a better world lies in action and every small action adds up to a greater whole.

But also in slowing down and paying attention to what is most important right here, right now, because I believe if we take the time to acknowledge the love and care in our hearts, we will find better ways to act, and we must, for all our children.

Love to everyone feeling the grief of this world today...x





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07/03/2024

Don't you just love spring, the lush greens and bright yellows that glow as life is reborn all around.

Spring Colours Big Bobble Hat! Now in the

As spring blooms and we head towards summer, hat season is winding down...

So soon going to take a break from sales for a bit and just focus on creating and building up stock for the Autumn and Winter to follow.

Always willing to discuss commissions or bespoke orders though.

25/02/2024

New big bobble 💙💜💚

Made w recycled sari silk ribbon and a reloved heart balloon, rescued on a litter pick.

09/02/2024

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💛 via the The Heirloom Gardener - John Forti

08/02/2024

I popped into early in the week to update my shelf so thought I would share an updated pic. Quite pleased with how it's looking these days.

Why not head down and see my and . Or find a truly unique one of a kind gift for a loved one from one of the wonderful makers...

Or if your further away and would like your own, creation to keep your ears warm just drop me a DM. Always happy to arrange an online sale too, but given up on etsy for a bit...

08/02/2024

And just when you're wondering if season has passed it ....

Today I've been mostly been enjoying unexpectedly having girls home from school, do you like our ? And trying not to think too much about all the jobs I've not gotten done 😉.

07/02/2024

Another rainy day, another hat. And maybe even snow tomorrow ❄️

This one is actually already headed off to it's new home. It was a "surprise" comission, so only just able to share it fully.

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Would you like your own bespoke and custom made hat or headband for you or a loved one? Pick your style and favourite colours... Just drop me a DM.

27/01/2024

I love to work outside in the fresh air. Managed to get 1/2 an hour of knitting in the warm nearly spring sunshine yesterday under one of my favourite trees 😀

Got to love work you can do almost anywhere...

26/01/2024

My hats are in there somewhere 😉😀