Blog posts about yarn, knitting and fibre crafts

Episode 28 of the Podcast – Grey knitting, festive weaving, and winter murmurations

Episode 28 of the Podcast – Grey knitting, festive weaving, and winter murmurations

In this episode I'm finding cosiness in the short, dark days of winter, knitting in grey and burgundy, weaving some fabric on my rigid heddle...

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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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