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Episode 24 of the Podcast – New publications, a giveaway and a yarny sneak peek
A look at a few new knitting designs and a couple of lovely publications. There's also a look at a collaboration with Garthenor Organic. Links:... -
Episode 23 of the Podcast – Summer storms, much yarn and a birthday discount
I've made some good progress on a couple of knitting and weaving projects while the summer has been stormy. I've also been doing a fair bit of dyei... -
What makes a good sock yarn? 5 characteristics to look for
I love hand-knit socks. I love wearing them, knitting them, looking after them. But there’s no question that socks demand a lot of the yarn they’re... -
Slow fashion: sewing a dress from hand-woven fabric
I’ve been thinking about my wardrobe recently; the clothes I own, the gaps I’d like to fill. Over the last couple of years, most of my textile work... -
Episode 22 of the Podcast – Knitting injuries, weaving on a rigid heddle loom, and May blooms
I haven't been doing much knitting of late because an old wrist injury has come back. I do, however, have a couple of projects to show in this epis... -
Episode 21 of the Podcast – New hats, embroidered mending, and Virtual Wonderwool
In this episode I talk about some new patterns I've released recently: the Sirita Hat, Targa Hat and Fleos Socks. I've got a few projects on the ne... -
Episode 20 of the Podcast – Playing with scraps and stash, and an early spring garden update
Here's a calm, springy episode that goes out especially to those who are finding things difficult at the moment. I've get a couple of finished obje... -
Knitography Retreat in Norway – Part 3
Make sure you read Part 1 and Part 2 first! Snowy slopes After a morning at Fannremsgården we went over to a small ski resort, where we spent time... -
Knitography Retreat in Norway – Part 2
Read Part 1 first if you haven’t already! One of the wonderful things about the retreat was the opportunity to visit small fibre farms, run by peo... -
Knitography Retreat in Norway – Part 1
Recently I was lucky enough to be invited on a pilot of the Knitography Retreat near Trondheim in Norway. I want to share a bit about the trip – I'... -
Episode 19 of the Podcast – Lots of knits, quiet colourwork, cooking gnocchi and thoughts on making
This episode includes lots and lots of knitting projects – both finished ones and new cast-ons. I chat a bit about some yarn I've recently received... -
New Caia Baby Alpaca colours!
Sourcing local fibre It's been a little over a year since I released my Caia Baby Alpaca yarn in five variegated colours. I found a local small fa...
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