episode 78 – British stash invasion
EYF excitement is hitting the peak. Orly one week to go and I have to talk about the great British wool that will be on offer there. Also there is a preview of the new Blacker Yarn, Samite!
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Review: Tup Knits
If like me you feel the need to cast on all the things, you could start with Ann Kingstone’s new mini collection Tup Knits!
Cornish Tin II
Today Cornish Tin II from Blacker Yarns is launched!
episode 65 – K2tog
This episode is a bit of meander through my recent Highland honeymoon (cos, yep! I got married!) I also talk about my holiday WIPs and draw the winners for the #bookofhapsalong prizes!
Yarn Road Test: Sylvan Tiger Gradient Shetland
Katie – lover and dyer of British wool and fibre at Sylvan Tiger – gave me a pack of her gradient 4ply Shetland in the Bumblebee colourway. I was so excited by the colours, but also the velvety squish of the yarns.
…lost my voice
I have been quiet for the last fortnight, or so.
While I have been working on future podcast episodes and other KB work (and dealing with a rather lengthy and annoying dose of sciatica), I’ve been largely avoiding social media.
Need a distraction too? Read on and see some sheep!
episode 61 – Inspirations and stories
This week I am hearing all about inspiration and how it can tell amazing stories in colour and design. Karie Westermann is here to talk about the catalysts behind This Thing of Paper and how her love of books and manuscripts is being translated into her new designs for the book. Sylvie, of Phileas Yarns, popped over to talk about how her travel memories are dyed into colourways on sumptuous yarn bases. Get your cuppa and listen via the player below!
episode 60 – a hobby that got a bit out of hand
Joy McMillan, The Knitting Goddess joins me for a chat today and we talk about her life before dyeing, the dye process and the incredible British wool bases that she loves to create with and exciting tidbits about new yarns!!