Knitwear Internship – GCAS
The door to the workshop opened and I was greeted with machinery I had never seen before. A little wagging tail and excited eyes (this I had seen before, and immediately recognised as Ruaridh dog).
The door to the workshop opened and I was greeted with machinery I had never seen before. A little wagging tail and excited eyes (this I had seen before, and immediately recognised as Ruaridh dog).
Knitting at home, something I’ve not done in years! During this time of isolation, I have the time and motivation to get creative. Read on to see my journey to make my first wool cardigan, Alison Wonky x
In this blog post we take a look at our knitted headbands – how to wear them and exciting new colourways.
We are off to a few of the many highland games that are being held across the country this summer. A tradition which dates back hundreds of years, the games are a celebration of our Scottish culture and heritage.
This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday 16th June. We’ve compiled a list of fun activities you can enjoy with the father figure in your life and celebrate the day in style!
In this blog post we take a look at the various properties and benefits of different kinds of yarn. We currently use four varieties in our knitted accessories, lets find out more about them.
Early this year we completed an order of bespoke knitted hats for Black Sheep Brewery. Graham and I visited this impressive brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire during the summer. We’ve highlighted some features of the brewery, find out a bit more about their products and ours!
The first signs of Spring are appearing everywhere in the countryside – daffodils sprouting up in the grass and the sun making a welcomed appearance in the sky. With the change in season, we’ve highlighted some Spring knitwear to add to your wardrobe.
Every week we design, knit and hand finish an array of customised hats.
We’ve just completed this order for Leeds Roller Derby.
They wanted some acrylic yarn and some Shetland wool hats to suit individual preferences.
We’re thrilled to be featured in the Times, The Scotsman and The Herald business pages today, who highlight our move from Glasgow to Kelso in the Scottish Borders.
Our move to the Scottish Borders has opened some exciting opportunities to join our team in Kelso.
Yes, we’ve moved! Not just along the corridor again but to the other side of Scotland, to the bonnie borders town of Kelso.
In September 2014 we were selected to produce an exclusive collection for the National Trust of Scotland. The design collective comprised of 9 independent makers. From textiles to silver work, pottery and wood, the group was varied and full of ideas.
At the start of the year, Alison was approached by GCU Alumni team to run a feature on the development of the business. Find out more about it here.
Chief Wonky, Alison, was recently approached by the Scottish Development International team to give her own account of the world of exporting. This story has now been featured in the current BQ Magazine publication.
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