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Charlotte Walford

@lottieknits

She/Her I’m Charlotte, but everyone calls me Lottie! Hand dyer of luxury knitting yarns, knitter, maker, sometime knitting pattern designer, always a bit of a nerd. Based in the UK www.lottieknits.com

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A young looking ewe with a black, white, grey and brown face looks passively at the camera, through the bars of a gate. She is standing on a bed of straw.

A young looking ewe with a black, white, grey and brown face looks passively at the camera, through the bars of a gate. She is standing on a bed of straw.

A ewe with a black face with a white stripe down her nose looks ahead while chewing on some food. She’s lying down on some straw and has a soft brown fleece.

A ewe with a black face with a white stripe down her nose looks ahead while chewing on some food. She’s lying down on some straw and has a soft brown fleece.

Sunday is the quieter day if you want a more relaxed visit, and the scenery around Builth Wells is beautiful!

Oh and there are always sheep!

09.03.2026 19:48 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Wonderwool Wales 2026 | Natural Fibre Craft Show Wales Buy tickets for award-winning natural fibre & wool festival Wales in April. Experience Wales' best yarn festival UK for crafters, dyers/more

If you’ve not been before, Wonderwool is well worth a visit, it’s a large show, so there’s a huge variety of exhibitors and you could easily find enough to occupy you on both days.

You can find out more about Wonderwool and get tickets here: wonderwoolwales.co.uk

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Yes, I do look tired in this photo, but in my defence, I was 🫠 I put a lot of effort into show prep, and this was day 2 of the show last year, so the late nights at the studio were beginning to show!

I really enjoy show days and chatting to everyone about their projects, so it’s worth it!

09.03.2026 19:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of Lottie on her stand at Wonderwool last year, with skein of yarn and hand knitted shawl behind her. The photo is on a pale yellow background, with a pale pink text boxes with text: ‘I’m exhibiting at Wonderwool Wales!’ and a round aqua coloured text box reading: ‘25th - 26th April 2026 Find me on stand T15’.

A photo of Lottie on her stand at Wonderwool last year, with skein of yarn and hand knitted shawl behind her. The photo is on a pale yellow background, with a pale pink text boxes with text: ‘I’m exhibiting at Wonderwool Wales!’ and a round aqua coloured text box reading: ‘25th - 26th April 2026 Find me on stand T15’.

I’m excited to be back at Wonderwool Wales next month!

I’ll be on stand T15, the same spot as last year, if you’re coming to the show, please come and say hello!

Is there anything in particular you’d like to see from me at Wonderwool? Tell me your ideas in the comments!

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09.03.2026 19:14 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

Thank you!

06.03.2026 18:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Lottieknits Luxury yarns hand dyed on the Wirral, UK by Lottie of Lottieknits.  I have a passion for colour and gorgeous fibres to make your projects shine!

This shade and six others (check the feed to see them all) will be available from 7pm tonight, Friday 6th March at lottieknits.com

06.03.2026 17:42 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in teal, purple, violet and forest green.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in teal, purple, violet and forest green.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn is dyed in teal, purple, violet and forest green.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn is dyed in teal, purple, violet and forest green.

The final shade for this update is Rainbow Fluorite! This is also new to Aglow Singles, but the eagle eyed amongst you might remember this shade from my now discontinued sock yarn, Fledgling Sock.

I love seeing how differently colourways turn out on different bases and fibre blends!

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06.03.2026 17:37 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

This yarn and six others, all dyed on my 4ply weight merino, silk and yak base, Aglow Singles, will be available from 7pm GMT tonight, Friday 6th March at lottieknits.com

06.03.2026 15:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in dark navy blue, plum, purple and deepest forest green.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in dark navy blue, plum, purple and deepest forest green.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn is dyed in dark navy blue, plum, purple and deepest forest green.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn is dyed in dark navy blue, plum, purple and deepest forest green.

It’s time to show you my favourite shade for this update, and it’s a brand new one, Midwinter!

This intense blend of dark navy blue, plum, purple and deepest forest green was so fun to dye. I hope you love it as much as I do!

06.03.2026 15:32 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

Thank you!

06.03.2026 15:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you!

06.03.2026 10:16 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This shade and six more, all dyed on my 4ply weight merino, silk and yak yarn, Aglow Singles, will be available from 7pm GMT tonight, Fri 6th March at lottieknits.com

06.03.2026 10:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn is dyed in a rich, deep green.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn is dyed in a rich, deep green.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a rich, deep green.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a rich, deep green.

I have an almost new shade for you tonight, Ivy!

If you love my shade New Leaf, this is a darker and more saturated version of that colourway. It’s only made it to the website briefly before now, as it’s been selling out at shows, so if you’ve been waiting for it, now’s your chance!

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06.03.2026 10:11 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 1
A skeins of hand dyed yarn sits on a cream backdrop. The skein is close to the camera, so only part of it is visible. The yarn is dyed in dark charcoal grey.

A skeins of hand dyed yarn sits on a cream backdrop. The skein is close to the camera, so only part of it is visible. The yarn is dyed in dark charcoal grey.

A skein of hand dyed yarn sits on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in dark charcoal grey.

A skein of hand dyed yarn sits on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in dark charcoal grey.

Another returning shade is Raven!

This dark charcoal grey is so versatile, and it really
suits the almost metallic look of Aglow Singles, with
the sheen of the silk and soft halo from the yak fibre.

This shade and six others will be available from 7pm
GMT on Friday 6th March.

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05.03.2026 21:45 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

All these shades are dyed on my 4ply weight merino, silk, yak yarn, Aglow Singles, and will be available for 7pm tomorrow, Friday 6th March!

05.03.2026 21:38 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New yarn tomorrow, Friday 6th March at 7pm GMT!

They’re all dark and moody shades this time, which is your favourite?

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05.03.2026 21:38 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn is dyed in a deep rich purple.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn is dyed in a deep rich purple.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a deep rich purple.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a deep rich purple.

Bramble is also returning tomorrow!

This lovely rich purple is dyed on Aglow Singles, a merino silk and yak yarn, perfect for light sweaters and shawls. This shade and six others will be available from 7pm GMT tomorrow, Friday 6th March.

Check my feed for the other shades!

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05.03.2026 13:22 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn is dyed in soft purple and lilac.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn is dyed in soft purple and lilac.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in soft purple and lilac.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in soft purple and lilac.

Wisteria is a lovely soft purple, and it’s coming back to Aglow Singles on Fri 6th Mar at 7pm GMT!

Aglow Singles is my 4ply weight merino, silk and yak yarn, with 480 metres per 120g skein. It’s perfect for shawls and light sweaters, and knits up into a soft fabric with beautiful drape.

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05.03.2026 10:29 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Aglow Singles is my 4ply weight Merino, Silk, Yak yarn, it comes in 120g skeins (enough for a decent sized shawlette!) with 480m per skein. It’s got lovely drape and is great for light sweaters and shawls.

04.03.2026 21:02 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn has a slight sheen to it due to the silk content and is dyed rich cerise pink, navy blue and purple.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn has a slight sheen to it due to the silk content and is dyed rich cerise pink, navy blue and purple.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn has a slight sheen to it due to the silk content and is dyed rich cerise pink, navy blue and purple.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them is visible. The yarn has a slight sheen to it due to the silk content and is dyed rich cerise pink, navy blue and purple.

New Aglow Singles shades are coming on Friday, and here’s the first, Bilberry!

This shade and six more will be available from 7pm GMT on Friday 6th March. What would you make with this shade?

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04.03.2026 20:56 👍 13 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
A selection of dark purple, blue, green and charcoal grey hand dyed yarns.

A selection of dark purple, blue, green and charcoal grey hand dyed yarns.

More new yarn coming on Friday!

Set your alarms for 7pm GMT!

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03.03.2026 12:37 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Lots of new shades in the shop now!

Which is your fave?

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01.03.2026 11:24 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
A rainbow of shades of hand dyed yarn. There are ten skeins in the photo, all different shades, arranged in two rows of five.

A rainbow of shades of hand dyed yarn. There are ten skeins in the photo, all different shades, arranged in two rows of five.

New shades of Aglow Singles are live in the shop now!

Find your favourites at lottieknits.com

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27.02.2026 19:01 👍 13 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Two skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid midnight blue.

Two skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid midnight blue.

Two skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid midnight blue.

Two skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid midnight blue.

The final shade for this update is Midnight, a dark moody blue.

This shade and nine others, all dyed on my 4ply weight merino, silk and yak yarn, Aglow Singles, will be available at lottieknits.com from 7pm GMT this evening, Fri 27th Feb.

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27.02.2026 17:06 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid rusty red.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid rusty red.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid rusty red.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid rusty red.

So it’s not really the right time of year, but I will always love autumnal shades dyed on this yarn!

This is Russet, dyed on Aglow Singles, my 4ply weight merino, silk and yak yarn.

This shade, and nine more, will be available at lottieknits.com from 7pm GMT this evening, Fri 27th Feb.

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27.02.2026 16:14 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in grass green, jade, teal and purple.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in grass green, jade, teal and purple.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in grass green, jade, teal and purple.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in grass green, jade, teal and purple.

Another beautiful new variegated shade for this update is Sea Pixie!

This mix of grass green, jade, teal, deep green and purple is dyed on Aglow Singles, my 4ply weight merino, silk and yak yarn.

Available from 7pm GMT tonight, Fri 27th Feb, at lottieknits.com

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27.02.2026 13:42 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you!

27.02.2026 11:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid turquoise and teal.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid turquoise and teal.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid turquoise and teal.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid turquoise and teal.

This lovely vivid turquoise is Marina!

Marina and nine other shades, all dyed on my merino, silk and yak yarn, Aglow Singles, will be available at lottieknits.com from 7pm GMT tonight, Fri 27th Feb.

#Knitting

27.02.2026 11:21 👍 13 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid pumpkin orange.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid pumpkin orange.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid pumpkin orange.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in a semi solid pumpkin orange.

Ginger Snap is a lovely rich pumpkin orange!

Ginger Snap is dyed on my 4ply weight merino, silk and yak yarn, Aglow Singles, and it’s available from 7pm GMT tonight, Feb 27th Feb.

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27.02.2026 10:07 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in grass green, jade and teal.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The yarn is dyed in grass green, jade and teal.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in grass green, jade and teal.

Three skeins of hand dyed yarn sit on a cream backdrop. The skeins are close to the camera, so only part of them are visible. The yarn is dyed in grass green, jade and teal.

Verdant is a gorgeous rich green, teal and jade variegated! This really shows the glow that gives Aglow Singles its name!

This shade and nine others will be available from 7pm GMT tonight, Fri 27th Feb.

lottieknits.com

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27.02.2026 09:55 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0