episode 6 and the FOMO
sheep sponsorship, awareness-raising knitting, cardigan love and the looming FOMO at Unwind Brighton
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Early colourwork from Shetland
an example of the first example of stranded knitting found in Shetland. Some call it Fair Isle, some call it colourwork, but let’s not muse too deeply upon that this time, shall we?
stereotypes, bandwagoning #ANDknitting
(Get a cuppa, its a longer post!)
I know I don’t need to tell any of this to the majority of you – but this kind of rainy day, space filling pap really annoys me. If newspapers really want to fill space with interest in traditional crafts – and traditional does not mean dust covered and ancient! – then at least do a bit of legwork.
origin & ownership: thoughts on Fair Isle knitting
some thoughts on how you just cannot lay claim to some traditions.
Laddow Winner & Sylvan Tiger Giveaway
Winner of the recent Laddow competition and a brand new giveaway for Sylvan Tiger Yarn!
The charm of a yoke
I have been very drawn to the allure and charm of a circular yoke. Indulge me as I explore some stand out examples… There might be a giveaway too!
KnitBritish: looking back & making plans
I have been asked a few tim es what will I do with Knit British in 2014? Will I continue to KnitBritish?
A Bevy of British Wool Knits
It is almost another new year and I wanted to share with you some of the beautiful British wool projects knitted by the lovely people of the woolsack ravelry British-Wool-Along