All posts filed under: Breed Swatch-along

Shetland Wool Week 2015 in pictures 1

I will tell you all about my Shetland Wool Week in the next episode of the podcast, but here are some of my images to hold you over until then. You can also listen to short Shetland Wool Week podcasts which I recorded each day of the event on the Shetland Wool Week blog!

assorted thoughts on swatching – #BreedSwatchalong

The enthusiasm of people who have expressed interest in taking part in the Breed Swatch-along is infectious, but it also makes me giggle a bit too. Here we all are, a bunch of wool-loving crafters all getting excited about knitting single breed swatches….SWATCHES…the one thing we know we should all do when it comes to approaching any knitted item and the one thing that most of us do not do.

episode 42 – Breed Swatch-along

This is a bit of info on the Breed swatch-along, which cast on on Monday!

#BreedSwatchalong: Blacker Yarns

I am just popping in from wool week to let you know that the marvellous Blacker Yarns have very kindly offered those participating in the #BreedSwatchalong a little discount on your shopping basket.

#BreedSwatchAlong FAQs

As promised here is an info post for any questions you may have about the Breed Swatchalong.

Breed Swatchalong – PINspirations

I have created some Pinterest boards for British breed wool from each category of the swatch-along for inspiration and interest. Obviously I can’t guarantee stock levels or anything like that, but hopefully this will give you a little idea of what is out there.

breed swatch-along: here’s one I made earlier

I wanted to share with you an example of how I’ve test driven some recent swatches. This will give you an idea of how we should approach our swatches for the -along!

Breed Swatch-along: a few more details

A few more details about our next KnitBritish KAL!