Blog posts about yarn, knitting and fibre crafts

Episode 27 of the Podcast – Live!

Episode 27 of the Podcast – Live!

This episode was filmed live on YouTube.  Links: Patreon – subscribe to help keep the podcast going! Ko-fi – for if a one-off contribution is...

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Episode 26 of the Podcast – A handspun shawl, hand-woven skirt, new hat design and mending a shirt

Episode 26 of the Podcast – A handspun shawl, hand-woven skirt, new hat design and mending a shirt

In this episode I'm getting all cosy for Autumn, enjoying being able to work on new projects, and showing off a skirt I made from...

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Episode 25 of the Podcast – September sunlight, knitting again, and leaf embroidery on an old shirt

Episode 25 of the Podcast – September sunlight, knitting again, and leaf embroidery on an old shirt

I'm back to a bit of knitting and enjoying the late summer light.   Links: Patreon – subscribe to help keep the podcast going! Ko-fi –...

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Episode 24 of the Podcast – New publications, a giveaway and a yarny sneak peek

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:...

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Episode 23 of the Podcast –  Summer storms, much yarn and a birthday discount

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...

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What makes a good sock yarn? 5 characteristics to look for

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...

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Slow fashion: sewing a dress from hand-woven fabric

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...

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Episode 22 of the Podcast – Knitting injuries, weaving on a rigid heddle loom, and May blooms

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...

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Episode 21 of the Podcast – New hats, embroidered mending, and Virtual Wonderwool

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...

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