GINGER TWIST STUDIO

Jessica James-Thomson

This month we chat to Jessica James-Thompson from Ginger Twist Studio

Tell us about Ginger Twist Studio... I opened up my bricks and mortar shop in 2013 and began stocking a variety of commercial yarns and smaller producers. This was great, but I had the desire to stock something super unique, and thus Ginger’s Hand Dyed came to life! I’ve dabbled with hand dyeing in the past, but it wasn’t until I had my shop that I really began to develop my range. I started out with a bit of 4ply, and now I dye everything from delicate laceweight up to super sumptuous chunky.

What can knitters find at your shop? Our stock is comprised of two halves: Ginger’s Hand Dyed, and other lovely yarns (not produced by myself). My range of hand-dyed includes laceweight to chunky yarns that are kettle dyed to semi-solid perfection. I love them all! Ginger Twist Studio believes in supporting other small producers, stocking yarns that are breed specific and have a story. Folks can purchase in person at my shop in Edinburgh, or through my online shop. What will be the highlights for 2020?

I completed a renovation on the shop earlier this year and I am still so chu ed. Yarn is stacked up to the high ceiling in beautifully custom made shelves, complete with a ladder (my favourite bit). Ginger Twist Studio is a wee bijou shop and it just looks so pretty now! This June, Ginger Twist Studio celebrated its seventh birthday! In celebration of this feat I released a new yarn with a special colourway I’ve named ’The Seven-Year Itch.’ There are also loads of exciting upcoming workshops, including a Gathering & Crochet Hook Carving workshop in October! Where can we find out more?

Ginger Twist Studio is on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, at www.gingertwiststudio.com or visit us at 11 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 5AP.