Category: Hygge Warmth

SANTAS CHOICE OF COLLARS AND BEDS FOR YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS…

Don’t forget to celebrate man’s best friend this holiday season, he’s been there for you no matter what. So, if your looking for that special gift to thank your four-legged friend then check out these collars and bed ideas below. Your mate will love them.

Keep him smart in this washable collar – £36 from Hawwl Store. (Use code shop small for 10% off all orders). Suitable for everyday use, in all weathers and terrains.  Made from a strong cotton weave that’s soft-to-the-touch with flex and give, for maximum comfort and durability. 

Match it up with the washable Khaki Dog Lead – from Hawwl Store – £40.00 ( (Use code shop small for 10% off all orders). Made from a strong cotton weave that’s soft-to-the-touch and comfy to hold. The clip is designed to be safe and easy to use. Made from marine grade stainless steel: strong, lightweight and corrosion-resistant.

Brass Riveted Leather Dog Collar & Lead Set in OX RED – from The Stately Hound for £84.00 – Tankerton leather dog collar and lead set in ox red is the ideal addition to any stylish dog’s wardrobe, making it the perfect gift. Each custom-made collar and lead is available in sizes to fit a new puppy, through to small and larger breeds. Lots of other colours are available.

For Christmas Day – The Sage Harris Tweed Dog Collar – £42 from Ollie & Co available at Fenwick

  •  Hand wash only in luke-warm water. Lay flat to dry naturally
  •  Composition and Material: 100% Tweed Wool
  •  Pet Accessory Type: Pet Leads & Collars

One of the best highly-rated dog beds is this Snoozer Dog Cave – £84.99 from Hawwl Store. (Use code shop small for 10% off all orders).

The Snoozer Cozy Cave dog bed is one of a kind dog bed that is designed to give your pet a cozy place to stay warm, completely enclosed in a Sherpa interior fabric, keeping them warm throughout the year. Works equally as well for the weekends away, so they have their own home comforts.

Handmade Luxury Memory Foam Tweed Dog Bed from Hunt & Wilson for £200.00 Hunt & Wilson Luxury Memory Foam Dog Bed is designed and handmade in the UK from quality British fabrics filled with high quality memory foam 8cm thick. It comes in five different corduroy colours and four different tweed colours. All covers are totally removable and washable. The unique inner is totally waterproof so the bed never smells. There are two sizes as standard large 100cm x 80cm or medium 80cm x 60cm. They can make any size to suit your dog.

Hygge Dog Bed – The Hygge Dog Bed is a new modern dog bed that does not comprise on material, design and comfort. Hygge is made for dogs who value a soft, cozy and a safe place to sleep – from Barney & Co for £126.99

To finish off the look why not treat yourself to the Rains Unisex Lifestyle Jacket – at £89 available from Hawwl Store (Use code shop small for 10% off all orders). – made from a water-resistant lightweight fabric with a matte finish. Designed in a casual raincoat silhouette, it has double welded slanting pocket flaps, adjustable cuffs and a fishtail.

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HYGGE AND KNITTING, TWO WORDS THAT BELONG TOGETHER…

Knitting and Hygge are two words that belong together simply implying what Hygge is all about. As Meik Wiking – CEO of The Happiness Research Institute has said, “Hygge has been translated as everything from the art of creating intimacy to cosiness of the soul to taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things.”

 

If you haven’t learnt how to knit before then now is the time to do so. Knitting is back in fashion from knitting simple tea cosies to bed throws and even recycling old sweaters into new ones.

The web has an abundance of sites with some giving tutorials on how to knit and others giving you a choice of many free patterns to start your knitting.

Once we come out of lockdown I am sure the ever popular knitting groups will thrive again. A very popular one is called Stitch and Bitch and there is also a great book from Amazon at £10.99 Stitch ‘n Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook – The Stitch ‘n Bitch Handbook by Debbie Stoller covers every aspect of knitting and the knitting-together lifestyle: the how-to, the when-to, the what-to and why-to. Writing with wit and attitude, Debbie Stoller explains why young women are taking up knitting in droves and covers everything you need to know to get your knit on – from the tools of the trade to casting on and binding off to getting fancy – all with step-by-step illustrated techniques. Then it’s time to pick up the sticks: at the heart of this book are forty stylish patterns that are as hip to wear as they are to knit, as good for beginners as they are for purly pros.

Another popular one is UK Hand Knitting where you all meet for a natter while knitting your favourite jumper. Just click on your area on their map to find your nearest group. Some great sites for knitters include The Daily Knitter where you can find lots of Free patterns and  Knitting Help which has free tutorial videos to help you knit.

According to Wikipedia, Knitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth or other fine crafts. Knitted fabric consists of consecutive rows of loops, called stitches. As each row progresses, a new loop is pulled through an existing loop. The active stitches are held on a needle until another loop can be passed through them. This process eventually results in a final product, often a garment.

Knitting may be done by hand or by machine. There exist numerous styles and methods of hand knitting.

Different yarns and knitting needles may be used to achieve different end products by giving the final piece a different colour, texture, weight, and/or integrity. Using needles of varying shape and thickness as well as different varieties of yarn can also change the effect.

Yarnspirations sell Hygge yarn which is extremely soft and drapey, despite its quick-to-stitch bulky size. The base yarn is twisted with a fur end, which adds a lovely texture that is wonderful to work with, and snuggle up in! This gorgeous braided cable knit throw comes with a free knitting pattern. Just head to Yarnspirations website.

The Independant wrote that “There is an enormous amount of research showing that knitting has physical and mental health benefits, that it slows the onset of dementia, combats depression and distracts from chronic pain.” “In addition to its calming effects, knitting a quilt or a pair of mittens can distract from chronic pain – as focus is turned elsewhere. And the repetitive movements required to create a pattern release calming serotonin, which can lift moods and dull pain, according to the findings.”

A brilliant book if you are new to knitting is ‘The Complete Beginners Guide to Knitting: Everything you need to know to start to knit’, by Sian Brown, Lou Butt, and Janine le Cras on Amazon for £10 From lavish fashion trends to homemade gifts, add a hand-crafted touch to your garments, gifts and decorations. Start by choosing your yarn and needles before getting to grips with casting on, knitting, purling, ribbing and casting off again. Once you’ve mastered the essentials, you’ll put your newfound skills into practice with a range of creative project patterns that are perfect for newbie knitters. Get all the essential tools and materials before mastering simple stitches, Easy to follow patterns . Add a professional finish to your projects with pockets, hems, buttons and more. Refine your knitting skills while creating great gifts, garments and decorations. So pick up your needles today, and you’ll be an expert in no time at all!