I was not having a good day on a personal level, so discovering not one, but two reviews of my yarn in Knitting Magazine really perked me up.

Having a summery name comes in handy at this time of year, and I like the choice of title for this piece.  I am also pleased that the editor has really taken on board what the yarn launch is all about for me - helping those at the very beginning of the chain of production, the shepherd's, to have a better life and for their children to have a future.  

If you want to find out more about how alpacas are reared, and about the climate and culture in Peru, where my yarn comes from, then you must watch Wild Shepherdess with Kate Humble on BBC iplayer.  This programme gives a window into the world of the alpaca shepherd and the sometimes harsh realities of living a life dependent on your animals.  Kate spends time living amongst the people of Peru, discovering what it actually means to be shepherd, rearing these incredible animals, and there's not a dull moment, from the looks of things!

If you buy my yarn, you are directly supporting indigenous people like the ones featured in this programme.