TalkingClay

Vancouver, Canada

486
 Sales

4.8 (120)

13 years
on Etsy

4.8 (120)

486
 sales

13 years
on Etsy

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486
 Sales

4.8 (120)

13 years
on Etsy

4.8 (120)

486
 sales

13 years
on Etsy

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Shawl Pins 8
Yarn Bowls 1
Knit Patterns 1

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4.8 (120)

Average item review

We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

Etsy buyer on Aug 29, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

This is a beautiful work of art. The seller was very accommodating and I received my piece very quickly and in excellent condition.

Private Order for Laurie S

Private Order for Laurie S
Faith on Dec 4, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

The stitch markers are outstanding!! I'm so excited to have them. Nancy is a true artist and I just love her work. The markers arrived so quickly and were wrapped like a gift, but very securely. Thank you so much for making these for me!!!!!

Private Sale Item for Faith G. -10 stitch markers

Private Sale Item for Faith G. -10 stitch markers
Etsy buyer on Jun 26, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

This was the perfect gift, thank you!

Woolly Lamb Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 2 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable

Woolly Lamb Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 2 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable
mollie on Feb 29, 2024

4 out of 5 stars

I wasnt impressed with the picture on item it wasnt clear.like on the picture on ETSY

Watercolour moss green Sheep and Rabbit Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides

Watercolour moss green Sheep and Rabbit Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides
Diane on Nov 1, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful knitting bowl. Exactly as pictures.

Woolly Lamb Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 2 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable

Woolly Lamb Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 2 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable
Inactive account on Sep 5, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Nancy is a true artist. The yarn bowl is beautiful. The size and depth is perfect. I love it.

Woolly Lamb Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 2 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable

Woolly Lamb Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 2 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable
Barbara on Jun 3, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

This is so good. Thank you to the Grocery Girls for recommending this wonderful artist. I see more purchases in my future. Lovely craftsmanship, very unique, fast shipping

Octopus Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 3 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable

Octopus Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 3 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable
Etsy buyer on Dec 14, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Arrived today - lovely - thank you!

Watercolour Turquoise Sheep and Stockinette Stitch Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides

Watercolour Turquoise Sheep and Stockinette Stitch Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides
Coralu on Dec 3, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

It’s exactly as pictured, is the perfect weight, and very sturdy. I am so pleased with my purchase! I absolutely love it!

Octopus Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 3 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable

Octopus Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 3 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable
lana on Aug 22, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Omg. This thing is gorgeous. So glad I bought it . Thank you Nancy Walker. I am very elderly with not so good health and I constantly knit, mostly socks. I will receive so much pleasure looking at this bowl while I make my socks.

Octopus Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 3 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable

Octopus Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 3 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable

About TalkingClay

Yarn Bowls, strong and lovable & Shawl Pins

Sales 486

On Etsy since 2013

Yarn Bowls, strong and lovable & Shawl Pins

All in a row ...
painting a city pot in my studio
show and tell
My Mother's Country Rose water colour I put on my business cards
my working space

a little Serendipity, a Lot of Happiness

How it all Started ~
My daughter, Amanda Kaffka, is a talented knitter/designer [ thecraftyjackalope.com] and I’m a potter who loves to knit and we are great friends (I know .....Lucky me) so we headed off together to the Seattle Vogue Knit Live in April (2013). A week before we left I had the idea to make a few shawl pins using my favourite fine porcelain and copper wire (I used to be a jeweler). I made up a handful of Pins and brought them to the conference just to see what might happen. We attended a great lecture about making a business in knitting by Trisha Malcolm, the Vogue Knitting magazine editor. After her talk, I went up to her with my little collection of pins just to ask her if she thought these were pursuing. Well, long story short. She was totally excited about them! Enthused, I got right to work in my pottery studio making Talking Pins, Pins that have uplifting, thoughtful messages. And Trisha Malcolm featured them in Vogue Knitting.

thecraftyjackalope.com
and my knit designer daughter Amanda Kaffka's Etsy shop is The Crafty Jackalope
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheCraftyJackalope

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Nancy Walker

Owner, Maker, Designer

I have been working, exhibiting and selling Ceramics for 33 years. Living on the west coast of Canada inspires my art. I teach Tai Chi, Qigong and love to Knit. nancywalkerstudio.com

Shop policies

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

Returns & exchanges

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Cancellations

Cancellations: not accepted

Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.

Privacy

I value your privacy as much as I value mine ~ I will never share your information with any one or any other business.

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Last updated on Dec 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Can I put anything other than yarn in my yarn bowl?

Yes, here are some ideas: You can place a small contained arrangement of flowers, or a contained tealight. When not in use, your yarn bowl is a work of art to place anywhere.

Is this yarn bowl strong?

Yes. It is make from a strong porcelain clay and high fired. I advise using it on a table or on a rug on the floor.

Custom and personalised orders

Yes, it's one of my favourite things to do, to work with you choosing an animal. I have made Lamas, particular dogs and cats, and even a moose. (custom orders are $25.00 extra and have a different delivery time than the ready made yarn bowls)

How well do there ceramic bowls ship?

I go the extra mile to pack my yarn bowls with extra cushion. I know that they will be tossed around during the journey to your home. Everyone has arrived safe and sound ~

TalkingClay

Featured items

Blobble Bliss Shawl Knitting Pattern

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Blobble Bliss Shawl Knitting Pattern

Watercolour moss green Sheep and Rooster Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides

Watercolour Turquoise Sheep and Stockinette Stitch Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides

Watercolour Blue Sheep and Rabbit Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides

Watercolour Turquoise Sheep and Rabbit Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides

Watercolour Blue Sheep and Rooster Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides

Watercolour Blue Yarn Ball and Leaf Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides

Watercolour Moss Green Yarn Ball and Leaf Shawl Pin handmade clay knitting accessory imprinted on 2 sides

A Whirlies Shawl pin, handmade spiral shawl pin knitting accessory

Black Sheep Porcelain Yarn Bowl wide base, indented rim, 3 yarn feeds. Strong and Lovable

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About TalkingClay

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Nancy Walker

Shop policies

Returns & exchanges

Cancellations

Privacy

More information

Frequently asked questions

Can I put anything other than yarn in my yarn bowl?

Is this yarn bowl strong?

Custom and personalised orders

How well do there ceramic bowls ship?