Nessa Hubbard: how to shop your yarn stash
Knitting coach Nessa Hubbard shares her tips for shopping your yarn stash, choosing the right yarn for projects and making the most of what you already have.
Yarn Swap 19th September in South East London
If your yarn shelves are looking a little… crowded, or you’re itching for fresh inspiration to kick off the autumn season, we’ve got the perfect excuse to tidy, trade, and treasure-hunt! We’re co-hosting an Autumn Yarn Destash/Restash on Saturday, 19th September, from 1 to 4 P.M. at The Catford House.
Stash Hub: helping sewists get more from their stash
As part of our Summer Stash Reset, we're excited to introduce one of our fantastic collaborators, Stash Hub. If you've ever looked at your fabric shelves and wondered, "How on Earth did it get this out of hand?", you know exactly why husband-and-wife team Yvette and Doug created their clever sewing organiser app.
It’s time for the Summer Stash Reset!
Join Destasher's Summer Stash Reset! Share preloved fabric, yarn and craft supplies, win maker prizes and make space for autumn sewing and knitting.
Fabric Swap 20th June in South East London
Join our Fabric Swap at the Sustainable Fashion Fair at The Catford House on 20th June and refresh your sewing stash sustainably. Swap unwanted fabrics, sewing patterns, and haberdashery for new creative finds, discover eco-friendly sewing inspiration, and connect with our sustainable fashion community.
Giving yarn a second life: Mum’s tried-and-true tips
Got hold of someone else’s leftover yarn stash? How do you care for it? Discover the best tips to get it ready for your next knitting, crochet, or weaving project.
Lena King: the joy of sewing and connecting
Meet Lena King, UK sewing content creator and Ankara Appreciation Week co-founder, sharing her sewing journey, fabric stash tips, and joyful community building.
Mia Filisch: knitting, colour, and community
Meet Mia Fillish, founder of Barge Knitters, who creates bold, colourful knits, supports sustainable indie yarns, and and is co-hosting the New Year Destash/Restash at Catford House 18th Jan!
Yarn Swap 18th January in South East London
Come shift leftover skeins and pick up new inspiration! A New Year Yarn Destash/Restash is coming to Catford House, London SE6 on Sunday, 18th January 1 to 4 P.M.!
Fabric Swap 8th November in South East London
Swap your unused fabric for something fresh! Clear your stash, share what you don’t need, and find new materials to inspire your next project.
10 scrap yarn knitting projects for charity
Got a leftover yarn stash sitting around and you’re not quite sure what to make? Knitting for a cause is a great way to turn your leftovers into something that makes a difference.