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episode 47 and I knit socks now!

Yes! You read it correctly – I am finally knitting socks! This episode contains my socks-ploration, a yarn review of WYS Illustrious and a preview of In The Footsteps of Sheep, by Debbie Zawinski.

episode 46 and the meaningful knits

This week I am back with an episode looking at the Breed swatchalong, a new feature on the stories behind our stitches and I give you the lowdown on the Edinburgh Yarn Festival!

episode 45 – I want to cast on all the things!

It’s autmuny/wintery; the clocks have changed and a darker period of the year is opening up in front of us offering us more knitting time…is that what I want to cast on all the things??

episode 43 – WOOL is wondrous!

I am a wee bit Shetland Wool Week lagged! Get a cuppa and come ’round for a catch up

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.

#BreedSwatchAlong FAQs

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

episode 40 – Tea Collection Party

I always tell you to grab a drink along with your WIP, but today you need to get your nicest china out and grab a cake, biscuit or sweet treat of your choice because today Jess James and Clare Devine are coming over to KnitBritish for a tea party to celebrate their Tea Collection hat pattern bonanza!

Breed Swatch-along: a few more details

A few more details about our next KnitBritish KAL!