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#BreedSwatchAlong FAQs

Published by louise

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

episode 41 – Shetland wool week preview

Published by louise

There is a very distinct Shetland flavour to this episode as I get excited for wool week. I also have a review of the Shetland Wool Week Annual and of Hazel Tindall’s wonderful DVD The Fine Art of Fair Isle Knitting and I have some news of Shetland knitting based trips if you can’t make it to wool week this year.

Breed Swatchalong – PINspirations

Published by louise

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.

KnitBritish at Shetland Wool Week

Published by louise

I will be at Shetland Wool Week and I will have my mic with me! Are you going to Shetland too? Bring your stories of your meaningful knits and tell me about your Wool Week experiences!

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

Published by louise

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!

episode 40 – Tea Collection Party

Published by louise

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!