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Episode 29 of the Podcast – Frost and fog, yoke design, woven wool, tiny baskets and making cordage
Join me as I celebrate the start of a new year, and some ambitious project goals for 2021. I've finished knitting a couple of yoke...
Out of the Dark Make-Along 2021
As we say goodbye 2020 and welcome a fresh new year, we head into what can feel like the longest part of winter. Here in southern...
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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:...
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...
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...