Blog posts about yarn, knitting and fibre crafts

Episode 14 of the Podcast – Waterhouse Collection, woad dyeing, late summer garden update

Episode 14 of the Podcast – Waterhouse Collection, woad dyeing, late summer garden update

In this episode I talk about The Waterhouse Collection of Mendip 4-Ply hand-dyed yarn; my recently-finished hand-spun jumper; a colourwork hat I've designed and am...

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Episode 13 of the Podcast – A giveaway, dyeing with calendula, resources for designers

Episode 13 of the Podcast – A giveaway, dyeing with calendula, resources for designers

In this episode of the podcast I talk about my current knitting projects, recent pattern releases, plans for a new design, and dyeing with calendula...

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Dyeing with woad – Salt extraction method

Dyeing with woad – Salt extraction method

This year I've got into gardening in a big way, partially inspired by my wish to grow my own dye plants. I have an abundance...

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Episode 12 of the Podcast – Summer knits, A Yarn Story pop-up, and sewing with silk

Episode 12 of the Podcast – Summer knits, A Yarn Story pop-up, and sewing with silk

If you enjoy the podcast and want to help support the content I'm creating, you can buy me a coffee on Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/marinaskuaShow notes: The...

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Episode 11 of the Podcast – New colours, dyeing with eucalyptus, and a sunny garden update

Episode 11 of the Podcast – New colours, dyeing with eucalyptus, and a sunny garden update

If you enjoy the podcast and want to help support the content I'm creating, you can buy me a coffee on Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/marinaskuaShow notes: The...

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Episode 10 of the Podcast – Mendip DK, naturally dyed yarns, and a messy garden tour

Episode 10 of the Podcast – Mendip DK, naturally dyed yarns, and a messy garden tour

If you enjoy the podcast and want to help support the content I'm creating, you can buy me a coffee on Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/marinaskuaShow notes:Project details...

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Episode 9 of the Podcast – Yarn from the mill, spinning yarn from fleece, lichen dye results

Episode 9 of the Podcast – Yarn from the mill, spinning yarn from fleece, lichen dye results

If you enjoy the podcast and want to help support the content I'm creating, you can buy me a coffee on Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/marinaskuaShow notes:Test knit...

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Episode 8 of the Podcast – Jumper knitting, Making Stories, and weaving with green

Episode 8 of the Podcast – Jumper knitting, Making Stories, and weaving with green

A chat about my recent knits and Issue 1 of Making Stories magazine, and some time spent weaving lush shades of green and grey. Plus,...

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Episode 7 of the Podcast – Gratuitous snow, designs in blue and green, dyeing with ivy

Episode 7 of the Podcast – Gratuitous snow, designs in blue and green, dyeing with ivy

If you enjoy the podcast and want to help support the content I'm creating, you can buy me a coffee on Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/marinaskuaShow notes:My project...

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