• Welcome to ehdknits.Here is a glimpse of debonnaire’s distinctive hand-dyed yarns,fine knitting accessories and Erica's original patterns (as well as my random comments!) . All yarns are specially chosen for quality and relative value and are extensively road tested. I also have a large stock of hand-painted needlepoint. with something to interest all. To stitch , I carry a large stock of traditional and specialty threads, including Rainbow Gallery. My mission is simply to inspire you to stitch while providing the best personal service possible. Please feel free to contact me at ehdknitsATgmailDotcom or call (0788-799-4351) to discuss any knitting or needlepoint needs. My patterns are also available through Ravelry and selected knitting yarns at debonnaire.artfire.com (click through buttons on right). Have fun with your project! Erica Downs

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Oh No- Farewell to Celebrity Sheep Shrek

Posted on September 8, 2011 by ehdknits

  Was Shrek the world’s wooliest sheep? Sad news from New Zealand this summer as Shrek died. He achieved celebrity status in 2004 when he was finally sheared after eluding clippers for 7 years  by hiding in caves during shearing seasons.His fleece weighed nearly 30 kilos!  He spent the next 7 years touring , earning [...]

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woolfest 2011

Posted on July 14, 2011 by ehdknits

                 Cute Sheep- I liked the Ryelands this year and the dwarf ouessant sheep I love the Woolfest weekend- the show is just fantastic and as well, we have the chance to spend some time in the Lake District. Knit Nation- Imperial College this weekend!

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Woolfest 2010

Posted on July 1, 2010 by ehdknits

I love Woolfest, I love the Lake District. My stand looked like this: If Debonnaire was a sheep- it would probably be a wensleydale- sorta messy but interesting: Here are some other favs   : and a lovely customer knit ( wave wrap): many thanks to all involved!

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WOOLFEST 2009

Posted on June 29, 2009 by ehdknits

What a wonderful show- best sheep ever and stunning area. here’s my stall looking crammed to the rafters as usual- somehow missed snapping the Herdy sheep which were Scott’s favorites. This is definitely worth the trip from London  for  the  fibre obsessed- I wanted to buy everything….. and just about did. It has been a very [...]

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