Autumnal Colours
Tuesday 22nd September was the Autumn Equinox – where the day and night were of equal length and therefore, marked the first day of Autumn. In this blog post we’re highlighting our top Autumnal picks for the new season!
Lifestyle
14
Sep
Munro Bagging
With almost 300 Munros across Scotland, we take a look at the popular challenge of climbing as many as you can, also known as bagging a Munro!
07
Sep
Shetland Wool
We knit with a variety of yarn in the workshop, ranging from lambswool and merino, to acrylic and Shetland grade wool.
As it’s Shetland Wool Week, we’re taking a closer look at the yarn produced by the hardy wee sheep from the Shetland Islands of Scotland.
19
Mar
Mother’s Day Ideas
We’ve put together a blog post of lovely things to enjoy with your mum while you’re both self isolating this Mother’s Day! While it might not be your original plan, as long as you’re celebrating the mother figure in your life, that’s all that matters!
24
Feb
Pancake Day
We tried our hand at making bobble hat pancakes! Here’s a super simple recipe for easy to make pancakes this Pancake Day – easy-peasy, lemon squeezy!
29
Jan
Valentine’s Day
Roses are red, violets are blue…
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! Need some inspiration? We’ve put together gift ideas from local businesses to help surprise that special someone!
22
Jan
Burns Night
Burns Night is held on 25th January to celebrate the life and work of Scottish literary figure, Robert Burns. A Scottish tradition which dates back to 1801. In this blog post we take a look at what exactly goes on at Burns Supper!
15
Jan
East Coast Beaches
Grab your hat and coat, we’re going for a walk! In this blog post, we’ve compiled our pick of beaches up and down the eastern coast from Northumbria to Edinburgh. Nothing beats a walk with a bit of sea air!
24
Dec
11
Dec
Christmas Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect present? Our Wonky Gift Guide will help make your Christmas shopping easy! We’ve got gift ideas for everyone!
27
Nov
Festive Activities
Looking to get into the festive spirit? Look no further! We’ve put together a few local Christmas activities that are sure to do the trick! Festive fun for the whole family!
06
Nov
Team Wonky: Part I
All of our products are knitted, linked, and hand-finished by Team Wonky right here in the workshop in Kelso. We all play an important role and strive for the highest quality in every step of production. In this weeks blog post, we’d like to introduce you to Maw Wonky herself!
17
Oct
A Borders Wedding
This year, the Border Wedding Show will be held on Sunday 20th October at Springwood Park in Kelso. For this weeks blog post, we’re highlighting some local businesses who we think would add a little something special to the big day!
16
Oct
Wool Week: William Lockie
As we’re celebrating Wool Week, we’d like to focus this blog post on one of the oldest family-run knitwear businesses in the Borders – William Lockie. Right in the centre of Hawick, this knitwear mill has been running since 1874, mixing advanced technology with traditional hand manufacturing skills to produce garments of the highest quality.
09
Oct
Wool Week: Lovat Mill
As it’s Wool Week, we are celebrating all things woolly! In this week’s blog post we are taking a look at Lovat Mill – a weaving mill based here in the Scottish Borders, the very birthplace of Tweed itself!