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."
King Hereafter did that for me.
I read it in the early 80s, as a teenager, and it has shaped how I read books, what sort of history I'm interested in, and probably a lot of how I think.
I read it in the early 80s, as a teenager, and it has shaped how I read books, what sort of history I'm interested in, and probably a lot of how I think.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
King Hereafter did that for me.
I read it in the early 80s, as a teenager, and it has shaped how I read books, what sort of history I'm interested in, and probably a lot of how I think.
I read it in the early 80s, as a teenager, and it has shaped how I read books, what sort of history I'm interested in, and probably a lot of how I think.
Absolutely.
And like you, my main thought about the whole mess is what a disappointment of a missed opportunity. And from what I've gathered, the research and filming was done to make an excellent informed interesting programme but it's all ended up cut out and dumbed down.
And like you, my main thought about the whole mess is what a disappointment of a missed opportunity. And from what I've gathered, the research and filming was done to make an excellent informed interesting programme but it's all ended up cut out and dumbed down.
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Absolutely.
And like you, my main thought about the whole mess is what a disappointment of a missed opportunity. And from what I've gathered, the research and filming was done to make an excellent informed interesting programme but it's all ended up cut out and dumbed down.
And like you, my main thought about the whole mess is what a disappointment of a missed opportunity. And from what I've gathered, the research and filming was done to make an excellent informed interesting programme but it's all ended up cut out and dumbed down.
Sounds about right.
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Sounds about right.
It's the tension with moss stitch - it's supposed to be just as snug as the stocking stitch it's often used as an edging for, but it usually knits up too loose and floppy if people aren't aware of this propensity.
And yes, the show should have said this, rather than just saying it's hard
And yes, the show should have said this, rather than just saying it's hard
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
It's the tension with moss stitch - it's supposed to be just as snug as the stocking stitch it's often used as an edging for, but it usually knits up too loose and floppy if people aren't aware of this propensity.
And yes, the show should have said this, rather than just saying it's hard
And yes, the show should have said this, rather than just saying it's hard
I think the Lyra top is going to be my next cast-on - I have the kit looking at me. Though I don't like the neck, I shall make it a deep oval, I think.
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I think the Lyra top is going to be my next cast-on - I have the kit looking at me. Though I don't like the neck, I shall make it a deep oval, I think.
Ooh, fizzing bombs. Exciting...
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Ooh, fizzing bombs. Exciting...
Saw a house all lit up like the Griswalds' this evening.
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Saw a house all lit up like the Griswalds' this evening.
I don't like to let myself hate, but I hate him so much.
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I don't like to let myself hate, but I hate him so much.
And we're reely grateful.
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
And we're reely grateful.
The eel was *just* an eel, wasn't it...?
November 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The eel was *just* an eel, wasn't it...?
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And Angela Harding's work is lovely, for a basic traditional #AdventCalendar:
angelaharding.co.uk/collections/...
angelaharding.co.uk/collections/...
Whippet Wonderland Advent Calendar
A beautiful free standing illustrated, 3D advent calendar, depicting a traditional winter scene based on my Whippet Wonderland artwork. Take great delight opening the numbered advent doors in the coun...
angelaharding.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
And Angela Harding's work is lovely, for a basic traditional #AdventCalendar:
angelaharding.co.uk/collections/...
angelaharding.co.uk/collections/...
And Angela Harding's work is lovely, for a basic traditional #AdventCalendar:
angelaharding.co.uk/collections/...
angelaharding.co.uk/collections/...
Whippet Wonderland Advent Calendar
A beautiful free standing illustrated, 3D advent calendar, depicting a traditional winter scene based on my Whippet Wonderland artwork. Take great delight opening the numbered advent doors in the coun...
angelaharding.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
And Angela Harding's work is lovely, for a basic traditional #AdventCalendar:
angelaharding.co.uk/collections/...
angelaharding.co.uk/collections/...
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And now I've found this #AdventCalendar, and I love St Eval's scents:
www.st-eval.com/products/tea...
www.st-eval.com/products/tea...
Tealight Advent CalendarDefault Title
Drift into the magic of Christmas with St Eval, where each flickering flame carries the whisper of winter tides and festive wonder. Behind every numbered door, discover a selection of 24 scented teali...
www.st-eval.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
And now I've found this #AdventCalendar, and I love St Eval's scents:
www.st-eval.com/products/tea...
www.st-eval.com/products/tea...
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And for handspinners, Adelaide Walker have been doing an excellent fibre #AdventCalender for a few years now. I did their #TourdeFleece one in the summer.
www.adelaidewalker.co.uk/british-wool...
www.adelaidewalker.co.uk/british-wool...
British Wool Fibre Advent Calendar - Free UK Delivery
A fibre advent calendar using only British wool, suitable for spinners and felt makers. 600g fibre over 24 days.
www.adelaidewalker.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
And for handspinners, Adelaide Walker have been doing an excellent fibre #AdventCalender for a few years now. I did their #TourdeFleece one in the summer.
www.adelaidewalker.co.uk/british-wool...
www.adelaidewalker.co.uk/british-wool...
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We've had the Courtyard Dairy's #Cheese #AdventCalendar for the past two years, and it's been glorious. Complete with tasting notes and enough for two people for each portion (if you can bear to share.)
www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk/shop/buy-che...
www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk/shop/buy-che...
Cheese ‘Advent Calendar’ 2025 - The Courtyard Dairy
24 different cheeses, one to open and taste each day up to Christmas Eve. An exciting festive way to sample such a fantastic range of British Isles farm cheese.
www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We've had the Courtyard Dairy's #Cheese #AdventCalendar for the past two years, and it's been glorious. Complete with tasting notes and enough for two people for each portion (if you can bear to share.)
www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk/shop/buy-che...
www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk/shop/buy-che...