Blog posts about yarn, knitting and fibre crafts

Episode 46 of the Marina Skua podcast – A headband for all yarns, impending yarn chicken, needle chat, making cordage

Episode 46 of the Marina Skua podcast – A headband for all yarns, impending yarn chicken, needle chat, making cordage

In this episode I'm chatting about the Ramosa Headband, a very quick little knitting project that's perfect for using up yarn scraps and keeping awkward...

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Episode 45 of the podcast – Cosy fireside chat, Woodbind, colourwork yoke knitting, Mendip DK colour love

Episode 45 of the podcast – Cosy fireside chat, Woodbind, colourwork yoke knitting, Mendip DK colour love

Join me by the fire on a chilly winter's day as I chat about some of the yarn I've been dyeing recently, and some past...

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Out of the Dark Make-Along 2023

Out of the Dark Make-Along 2023

We're almost at the end of 2022! For me it's been a rather difficult but fundamentally good one, and I'm looking forward to a fresh year....

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Episode 44 of the podcast – Scrumper Waistcoat, hand-spun cable knitting and some small business realness

Episode 44 of the podcast – Scrumper Waistcoat, hand-spun cable knitting and some small business realness

In this video I'm talking about my latest knitting pattern release, the Scrumper Waistcoat in yarn by John Arbon Textiles, for which they have kits...

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Episode 43 of the Podcast: Mendip 4-Ply – new yarn shades and knit project inspiration, and hand-spun knitting

Episode 43 of the Podcast: Mendip 4-Ply – new yarn shades and knit project inspiration, and hand-spun knitting

A look at lots of Mendip 4-Ply yarn to celebrate a recent shop update, and lots of project inspiration from some previous knits of mine....

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New Mendip 4-Ply, with pattern ideas!

New Mendip 4-Ply, with pattern ideas!

It's been a long time coming, but at last I've got together a lovely collection of Mendip 4-Ply in the shop! As well as the existing...

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Cordage Socks – a close look

Cordage Socks – a close look

I've recently published the Cordage Socks pattern, and thought I'd give a little look at the details and construction. I've really enjoyed wearing my pair round...

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Episode 42 of the Podcast: Wool socks old and new, knitting with British worsted yarns, misty autumn walks

Episode 42 of the Podcast: Wool socks old and new, knitting with British worsted yarns, misty autumn walks

A look at some of my knits from the last few months, including some new and upcoming designs.  Links: Patreon – subscribe for bonus content...

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Episode 41 of the Podcast: I'm back!

Episode 41 of the Podcast: I'm back!

After a few months' break, I'm back to work and recording videos! This is a quick dip-a-toe-in, with an update on some of my yarn and...

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