I started knitting when I was six years old and I

am still knitting and purling nearly fifty years later. 
                                                            
In the intervening years, I studied ceramics

at Teacher Training college and later, married

with young children, I set up a business called

Scallywags, designing and knitting outfits for

babies and children.
                                                                      
I went back to teaching but continued to

broaden my  creative horizons by attending

courses and  workshops in silk painting,

calligraphy, painting, pastels, drawing,

patchwork and quilting - eventually taking

a City and Guilds in Embroidery.
 
Recent innovations in the production of

fantastic new yarns have re-awakened

my interest in creative knitting.
                                                                     
Each 'Mr DarceyOriginal' incorporates

elements of texture, colour and stitchery
 
and some pieces are embellished with

vintage beads, buttons, ribbons and lace

- to make a unique piece  of wearable art.