BaaBaaBrighouse

Picture shows a sock set of yarn taken flat from above against a white background. The bundle consists of three 50g skeins - one purple, one green and one yellow. They are tied together with red ribbon.

Picture shows a sock set of yarn taken flat from above against a white background. The bundle consists of three 50g skeins - one pastel pink, one pastel green and one pastel yellow. They are tied together with red ribbon.

So, if you'd like to help with our stock clearance, visit www.baabaabrighouse.co.uk

Happy Knitting!
Elaine x

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Picture shows a sock set of yarn taken flat from above against a white bakcground. The bundle includes three 50g skeins - one purple, one green and one variegated in purple, green and blue. They are tied together with gold ribbon.

Picture shows a sock set of yarn taken flat from above against a white bakcground. The bundle includes three 50g skeins - one purple, one pink and one variegated in purple, pink and red. They are tied together with red ribbon.

Picture shows a sock set of yarn taken flat from above against a white bakcground. The bundle includes three 50g skeins - one purple, one ginger and one variegated in purple, ginger and bronze. They are tied together with red ribbon.

However, I'm excited to move on to the next part of my story and where it might take me.

Baa Baa Brighouse social media accounts will remain operational for the present and you can still contact me here as usual but I do intend to close them in the coming months.

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Picture shows three sock sets of yarn positioned diagonally. Each set contains three 50g skeins. One purple, one green and one yellow. Each set is tied with a red ribbon. The picture is taken flat from above against a white background.

It has been a lovely woolly journey with you all and has allowed me to be around for my three children as they grew up. I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart for your support and custom over the years.

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Picture shows three sets of sock yarn positioned diagonally. The picture is taken flat from above against a white background. Each sock bundle consists of three 50g skeins of yarn - one pastel pink, one pastel green and one pastel lemon. Each set is tied together with red ribbon.

The online shop will of course remain open and operational until all remaining stock is sold - much of which can be found in the Big Baa Baa Brighouse Sale.

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Picture shows three sock sets of yarn positioned diagonally. Each set contains three 50g skeins. One purple, one ginger and one variegated in purple, ginger and bronze. Each set is tied with a red ribbon. The picture is taken flat from above against a white background.

However, despite a few odd skeins that are waiting to be photographed, I will not be adding anything else to the site in future, nor will I be opening sign ups for monthly or special yarn boxes.

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Picture shows three sock sets of yarn positioned diagonally. Each set contains three 50g skeins. One purple, one pink and one variegated in purple, pink and red. Each set is tied with a red ribbon. The picture is taken flat from above against a white background.

The shop still has lots of stock and in fact I have added five new products this week - the Burns' Night Sock Bundle, the Love Notes Valentine Sock Bundle, the Mother's Day Sock Bundle, the Spring Crocus Sock Bundle and the Mini Eggs Easter Sock Bundle.

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Picture shows three sock sets of yarn positioned diagonally. Each set contains three 50g skeins. One purple, one green and one variegated in purple, green and blue. Each set is tied with a gold ribbon. The picture is taken flat from above against a white background.

NEWS UPDATE:

After nearly 11 years of running Baa Baa Brighouse, I have taken the decision to wind things down as I move into a new chapter in my life.

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But in the meantime, enjoy some recent(ish) snaps of hand dyed yarn.

Happy New Year
Elaine x

Usually I would post reveals every day in the lead up to Christmas but I've been dealing with lots of other things.

Last year wasn't the best for me personally and I'm still making some changes both personal and professional (more about that soon)...

Picture shows a close up of mini skeins in a variety of colours.

Picture shows an array of mini skeins in a range of colours.

Picture shows an open A4 advent box with a list of enclosed mini skeins.

Picture shows a pyramid of yarns in pinks and purples with some small advent boxes in front of the yarn.

I've been rather quiet here over the past couple of months and took an extended break over Christmas so there hasn't been the usual steady stream of posting.

Below is an overview of our 2025 Christmas Carols themed Advent Calendar.

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Picture shows two skeins of yarn, one behind the other, in shades of black, yellow, red and coral. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a card, a tin of lip balm, cat stitch markers, a crow sticker and a packet of tea.

Picture shows two skeins of yarn, one behind the other, in shades of black, yellow, red and coral.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing two skeins of yarn in shades of black, yellow, red and coral. The other contents are obscured by the sides of the box.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with gold ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for The Wheel of the Year - Samhain Yarn Box, it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Samhain', a 100g skein of hand dyed 100% British Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply high twist sock yarn. There are two skeins in each box.

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Picture shows a close up of a red and black ladybird on a white flower.

Picture shows a skein of yarn in red with black speckles. In front of the yarn, from left to right is some ladybird buttons, a photograph of a ladybird and a notebook covered in a ladybird print.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing a skein of red yarn with black speckles. A photograph of a ladybird can also be seen and a notebook printed with ladybirds.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with red ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for the October Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Ladybird', a 100g skein of 75% British Wool/25% nylon mix yarn. It was inspired by the image of the same name by @shutterspot.bsky.social

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Picture shows a sock set of yarn consisting of a large skein which is a variety of greens and blues and a smaller skein which is orange. They are tied together with gold ribbon. Behnd the yarn, stood on its end is a copy of the book, The Wind In the Willows.

Picture shows a sock set of yarn consisting of a large skein which is a variety of greens and blues and a smaller skein which is orange. They are tied together with gold ribbon. Behnd the yarn, stood on its end is a copy of the book, The Wind In the Willows. In front of the yarn from left to right is a bookmark, a postcard and a sticker.

Picture shows a sock set of yarn consisting of a large skein which is a variety of greens and blues and a smaller skein which is orange. They are tied together with gold ribbon. They are inside an open A4 box al;ongside a copy of the bookj, The Wind in the Willows.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with gold ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up to The Storybook Sock Box - The Wind in the Willows - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'The Wind in the Willows' - a 100g skein of hand dyed 100% British Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply high twist sock yarn along with a contrasting 25g mini skein.

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Picture shows two skeins of yarn, one behind the other, in shades of honey with red, purple and raspberry speckles. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a soap, card, stitch markers, buttons and a packet of tea.

Picture shows two skeins of yarn , one behind the other, in shades of honey with red, purple and raspberry speckles.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing two skeins of yarn. The rest of the contents is obscured by the sides of the box.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with red tibbon.

A bitr late to the party posting this one if I'm honest but life rather took over...

Calling all those who signed up for The Wheel of the Year - Mabon Yarn Box, it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Mabon', a 100g skein of hand dyed 100% British Bluefaced Leicester.

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Picture shows a bloodied knife. Above are the words 'Agatha Christie Book Club' and in the bottom left hand corner is the Baa Baa Brighouse sheep logo.

Sign ups are open for the Agatha Christie Book Club - Hercule Poirot's Christmas!

Find out more:
www.baabaabrighouse.co.uk/shop/yarn-cl...

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Picture shows a collection of fallen autumnal leaves in shades of yellow, gold, orange and brown.

Picture shows a skein of yarn in shades of orange, brown and ginger. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a bundle of mini skeins in the same colours, a photograph of fallen leaves and a wrapped bar of autumnal soap.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing a skein of yarn in shades of orange, brown and ginger, a bundles of mini skeins, a bar of wrapped soap and a photograph of fallen leaves.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with gold ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for the September Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Autumnal', a 100g skein of 75% British Wool/25% nylon mix yarn. It was inspired by the image of the same name by @shutterspot.bsky.social

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Picture shows a sock set of yarn consisting of a main skein which is red, blue and green and a mini skeins which is blue. They are tied together with red ribbon. Behind the yarn, stood on its end, is a copy of Alice's Adventures In Wonderland. The book is the same colours as the yarn.

Picture shows a sock set of yarn consisting of a main skein which is red, blue and green and a mini skeins which is blue. They are tied together with red ribbon. Behind the yarn, stood on its end, is a copy of Alice's Adventures In Wonderland. The book is the same colours as the yarn. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a postcard, a set of stitch markers and a bookmark.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing yarn which is red, blue and green and a copy of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The rest of the box contents is obscured.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with red ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up to The Storybook Sock Box - Alice's Adventures In Wonderland - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland' - a 100g skein of hand dyed 100% British Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply high twist sock yarn along with a contrasting 25g mini.

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Picture shows two skeins of yarn, one behind the other, in shades of blue/green, brown and white. Behind the yarn, stood on its end, is a copy of the hardback edition of the 4:50 From Paddington. The book is the same colours as the yarn. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a copy of a postcard of Paddington Station, a sticker and a set of quote pencils.

Picture shows two skeins of yarn, one behind the other, in shades of blue/green, brown and white. Behind the yarn, stood on its end, is a copy of the hardback edition of the 4:50 From Paddington. The book is the same colours as the yarn.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing two skeins of yarn in shades of green/blue, brown and white. The rest of the box contents is obscured by the yarn.

Pictures shows a closed A4 box tied with silver ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for the Baa Baa Brighouse Agatha Christie Book Club - 4:50 From Paddington - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing '4:50 From Paddington', a 100g skein of hand dyed Aran Tweed Wool. There are two skeins in each box.

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Picture shows the red and orange leaves of a Japanese Maple tree in the autumn.

Picture shows a skein of yarn in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink and brown. In front of the yarn, from left to right is a picture of the leaves of a Japanese Maple tree, a set of leaf stitch markers and a bundle of mini skeins.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing a skein of yarn in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink and brown. A picture of a Japanese Maple tree can also be seen aned a bundle of mini skeins in various shades.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with red ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for the August Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Japanese Maple', a 100g skein of 75% British Wool/25% nylon mix yarn. It was inspired by the image of the same name by @shutterspot.bsky.social

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Picture shows a sock set of yarn consisting of a main skein which is yellow, red and green and a mini skein which is red. They are tied together with red ribbon. Behind the yarn, stood on it's end is a copy of L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard Of Oz' - the Puffin Classics edition.

Picture shows a sock set of yarn consisting of a main skein which is yellow, red and green and a mini skein which is red. They are tied together with red ribbon. Behind the yarn, stood on it's end is a copy of L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard Of Oz' - the Puffin Classics edition. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a postcard, a set of stitch markers and a sticker.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing a sock set of yarn which is yellow, red and green and a copy of L. Frank Baum's 'The Wizard Of Oz'. The rest of the box contents is obscured by the sides of the box.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with red ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up to The Storybook Sock Box - The Wizard Of Oz - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'The Wizard Of Oz' - a 100g skein of hand dyed 100% British Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply high twist sock yarn along with a contrasting 25g mini skein.

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Picture shows tow skeins of yarn, one behind the other in shades of pick with raspberry and ginger speckles. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a bar of soap, a card, sunflower stitch markers, sunflower buttons and a packet of apple and mint tea.

Picture shows tow skeins of yarn, one behind the other in shades of pick with raspberry and ginger speckles.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing two skeins of yarn in shades of pink with raspberry and ginger speckles. The rest of the contents is obscured by the sides of the box.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with ivory ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for The Wheel of the Year - Lammas Yarn Box, it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Lammas', a 100g skein of hand dyed 100% British Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply high twist sock yarn. There are two skeins in each box.

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Picture shows a close up of a bee on a purple flower.

Picture shows a skein of yarn in shades of yellow, black and purple. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a soap, a bag of buttons, a bookmark, a photograph of a bee on a purple flower and a set of mini skeins.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing a skein of yarn in shades of black, yellow and purple. A set of mini skeins in similar colours can also be seen.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with green ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for the July Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Busy Bee', a 100g skein of 75% British Wool/25% nylon mix yarn. It was inspired by the image of the same name by @shutterspot.bsky.social

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Picture shows two skeins of yarn in shades of blue, orange and white, positioned one behind the other. Behind the yarn, stood on its end, is a hardback copy of The Mystery of the Blue Train. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a sticker, a stitch marker and a postcard.

Picture shows two skeins of yarn in shades of blue, orange and white, positioned one behind the other. Behind the yarn, stood on its end, is a hardback copy of The Mystery of the Blue Train.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing two skeins of yarn in shades of blue, orange and white. The rest of the box contents is obscured by the sides of the box.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with gold ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for the Baa Baa Brighouse Agatha Christie Book Club - The Mystery of the Blue Train - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'The Mystery of the Blue Train', a 100g skein of hand dyed Aran Tweed Wool. There are two skeins in each box.

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Picture shows a sock set of yarn consisting of a main skein which is blue, purple, orange, yellow and white and a mini skein which is orange. Behind the yarn, stood on its end, is a copy of the book, Black Beauty.

Picture shows a sock set of yarn consisting of a main skein which is blue, purple, orange, yellow and white and a mini skein which is orange. Behind the yarn, stood on its end, is a copy of the book, Black Beauty. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a stitch marker, a bookmark and a notebook.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing a copy of the book, Black Beauty, alongside a sock set of yarn which is blue, purple, orange, yellow and white. The rest of the box contents are obscured by the sides of the box.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with pink ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up to The Storybook Sock Box - Black Beauty - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Black Beauty' - a 100g skein of hand dyed 100% British Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply high twist sock yarn along with a contrasting 25g mini skein perfect for heels, toes and cuffs.

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Image shows two skeins of yarn, one behind the other, in shades of orange, yellow and pink. In front, from left to right, is a card, a bag of buttons, a box of seed balls, a bag of stitch markers and a bar of soap.

Picture shows two skeins ofyarn, one behind the other, in shades of orange, yellow and pink.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing two skeins of yarn. The other items are obscured by the sides of the box.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with gold ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for The Wheel of the Year - Litha Yarn Box, it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Litha', a 100g skein of hand dyed 100% British Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply high twist sock yarn. There are two skeins in each box.

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Picture shows a long winding avenue lined by pink blossom trees on either side.

Picture shows a skein of yarn in shades of pink, green and yellow. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a candle, a photography and a set of mini skeins.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing a skein of yarn in shades of pink, green and yellow. A set of mini skeins in the smae colours can also be seen and a candle.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with pink ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for the June Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Blossom Avenue', a 100g skein of 75% British Wool/25% nylon mix yarn. It was inspired by the image of the same name by @shutterspot.bsky.social

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Picture shows a set of sock yarn consisting of a large skein which is blue and yellow with orange speckles and a mini skein which is orange. The two are tied together with gold ribbon. Behind the yarn stood on its end is a copy of the Puffin Classic edition of Treasure Island.

Picture shows a set of sock yarn consisting of a large skein which is blue and yellow with orange speckles and a mini skein which is orange. The two are tied together with gold ribbon. Behind the yarn stood on its end is a copy of the Puffin Classic edition of Treasure Island. In front of the yarn, from left to right, is a postcard, a packet of stitch markers and a bookmark.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing a sock set of yarn which is blue, yellow and orange and a copy of the Puffin Classic edition of Treasure Island. The rest of the box contents is obscured.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with gold ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up to The Storybook Sock Box - Treasure Island - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Treasure Island' - a 100g skein of hand dyed 100% British Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply high twist sock yarn along with a contrasting 25g mini skein.

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Picture shows the Baa Baa Brighouse sheep logo with the words 'Big Sale' in red.

We have ended some of our monthly subscription boxes which means a big chunk of yummy yarns have just been added to our Sale!

Check it out:
www.baabaabrighouse.co.uk/product-cate...

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Picture shows a sunset over Halifax, West Yorkshire with a sky of pinks, purples, yellows, oranges and blues. The town in silhouetted in black.

Picture shows a skein of yarn in yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, white and black. Infront of the yarn from left to right is a picture of a sunset, a candle in a tin, a bookmark, postcards and tea in a box.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing a skein of yarn in shades of yellow, pink, orange, blue, white and black. A tin candle and a box of tea can also be seen.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with brown ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for the May Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'Wainhouse Sunset', a 100g skein of 100% British Bluefaced Leicester high twist sock yarn. It was inspired by the image of the same name by @shutterspot.bsky.social

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Picture shows to skeins of yarn, one in front of the other, in shades of green, purple and orange. Behind the yarn, stood on its end is a hardback copy of Agatha Christie's The ABC Murders. In front of the yarn, from left to right is a sticker, a letter stitch marker and a postcard.

Picture shows to skeins of yarn, one in front of the other, in shades of green, purple and orange. Behind the yarn, stood on its end is a hardback copy of Agatha Christie's The ABC Murders.

Picture shows an open A4 box containing two skeins of yarn in shades of green, purple and orange. The rest of the box contents is obscured by the sides of the box.

Picture shows a closed A4 box tied with brown ribbon.

Calling all those who signed up for the Baa Baa Brighouse Agatha Christie Book Club - The ABC Murders - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'The ABC Murders', a 100g skein of hand dyed Aran Tweed Wool. There are two skeins in each box.

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