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Episode 62 of the podcast – Autumn is basically here so let's knit all the cosy wool layers

Episode 62 of the podcast – Autumn is basically here so let's knit all the cosy wool layers

This one's a bit of a 'here are things I've got in the shop' update, but I promise you'll want to hear about it! So...

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Episode 61 of the podcast – A giveaway for wannabe spinners, local farm yarn knitting and a soggy garden update

Episode 61 of the podcast – A giveaway for wannabe spinners, local farm yarn knitting and a soggy garden update

 An ever so slightly rambly catch up with lots of exciting things to share; including my latest Welanna Cardigan, my latest spinning project, limited edited...

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Episode 60 of the podcast – Back from a break with hand-spun yarn and new knit designs!

Episode 60 of the podcast – Back from a break with hand-spun yarn and new knit designs!

I'm back! After a brief hiatus, thanks to building work, I'm pleased to be back talking about my knitting projects, hand spinning updates and brand...

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Episode 59 of the podcast – Knitting cardigans, new publications, hand-spun yarn and a little bit of crochet

Episode 59 of the podcast – Knitting cardigans, new publications, hand-spun yarn and a little bit of crochet

We're currently in the midst of extensive building work in the house, everything is chaos and there's a fair amount of knitting, designing and spinning to catch...

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Episode 58 of the podcast – Why yarn goes bobbly, cheerful colourwork knits and cardigan knitting

Episode 58 of the podcast – Why yarn goes bobbly, cheerful colourwork knits and cardigan knitting

A slightly delayed podcast ep, but today I'm bringing cheer with my latest version of my Lapidarium colourwork Jumper, which i'll be wearing at Unravel...

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Episode 57 of the Podcast – A winter Make-Along, colourwork knitting in bright yarn and British wool spinning fibre

Episode 57 of the Podcast – A winter Make-Along, colourwork knitting in bright yarn and British wool spinning fibre

Patreon – subscribe for bonus content, yarn and pattern discounts and a lovely crafty community. Ko-fi – for if a one-off contribution is more your...

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Episode 56 of the Podcast – A hand-spun outfit, local farm yarns and first frost

Episode 56 of the Podcast – A hand-spun outfit, local farm yarns and first frost

In this episode I'm wearing an outfit made entirely of yarn that I dyed, spun, and knitted or wove. I'm enjoying working slowly with local...

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Episode 55 of the Marina Skua Podcast – Calm colours and weaving with hand-spun yarn

Episode 55 of the Marina Skua Podcast – Calm colours and weaving with hand-spun yarn

As the weather gets colder and the days get darker I'm working on more cosy craft projects, including some colourwork knitting, dyeing comforting colours on...

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5 British wool breeds for serene spinning and delightful yarn
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5 British wool breeds for serene spinning and delightful yarn

Sampling and reviewing some breed-specific British wool tops, which I selected and combined for a blend that's particularly lovely to spin on  a spinning wheel...

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