I talk about What's in the WIP, a book review and events. Welcome to new members of the Curious Handmade group on Ravelry. What's in the WIP? Aislinn Cardigan by Amy Herzog - I've finished the back March design for Dream Big a colour block cowl - yet to be named! Its knit in the round and I love this tutorial by TECHknitting to bind off your knitting in the round. I used "Method 2--a pretty good method" Bunny Nuggets by Rebecca Danger Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds Bouclé You can see my photo in this blog post. A Book Review UK Amazon Link: Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Colour: An Autobiography US Amazon Link: Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color: An Autobiography A Kaffe Fassett talk about quilts I went to in Liberty of London back in 2005. Kaffe Fassett's website. Kaffe Fassett's first knitting book, the classic Glorious Knits Events Fashion Revolution and #insideout campaign and day on 24 April 2014 Fireflies Rising Shawlette - we're having a knit along on the Curious Handmade Ravelry board until the end of April - there are lovely prizes. Paris for Yarn Lovers - there are still some day tickets left! Come and join us if you'd like a last minute adventure. Makegood Festival London, Friday May 30 to Sunday 1 June This is a celebration of the end of the School for Creative Startups course run by Doug Richards that I've been working on. It's a a festival of culture, creativity and entrepreneurship. There will be an amazing collection of creative business exhibiting their work -  Sewing patterns by Tilly and the Buttons from last year’s Great British Sewing Bee, lingerie sewing patterns by new designer Handmade by Freya. My lovely and talented photographer Kirsty Barton will be exhibiting. There will be fashion, cards, ceramics, art, yummy food and lots of interesting tech companies. I’ll have lots of samples of my designs for people to see in real life and try on, patterns  for sale and I’m hoping to organize a bit of a knitting drop in session if space permits and maybe some learn to knit  demonstrations. I would absolutely love to meet any of my listeners that can make it to the event and leave a message on the blog or Ravelry if you think you might be able to make it to the show. This week I’m curious how we got into our obsession with knitting and fibre arts? I would love it if you leave a message on the RAvely board or blog this week and tell me do you remember why and when you first learnt to knit or why you picked it up again after a break. Tell me your story. Don't forget to play the Instagram game!!  

Today I'm talking about What's in the WIP?, Selvedge Spring Fair in Londontown and the Fireflies Rising knit along. I'm feeling a bit tired and wondering if it might be the weather? That last comment is a reference to this Australian TV advert from the 80's which I'm finding hilarious and being a bit nostalgic. Welcome to new members of the Curious Crew: rustysun, allthatcakeknit, Xstitch, YrnKrazy, Lastknit2, Mrshoo, Dutchie, Gracieanne, NMSTacey I forgot to mention that Mrshoo aka Sarah hosts the In a sKnit video cast- check it out. What's in the WIP? Aislinn Cardigan by Amy Herzog - nearly finished the back piece. March design for Dream Big (a colour block cowl) Bunny Nuggets by Rebecca Danger Bunny by Kate Gilbert Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds Bouclé Chicken Easter Cards with the girls I'm in the planning stages of some sewing projects. I'm looking at this Papillon & Mandarine Little Angel top for the girls. Londontown Selvedge Magazine Spring Fair Sheep of Steel John Arbon Textiles Ray Stitch Merchant & Mills "The Dress Shirt" Events Juno Fibre Arts is sponsoring the Fireflies Rising Knit Along on Ravelry. Woot woot! Post your finished Fireflies Rising Shawlette on the FO (finished object) thread by the end of April for a chance to win a skien of Juno Alice sock in the Oyster colour way. I'm also offering two very cute zip pouches by Hip to Pieces Squares as prizes. Thank you to Paula from Knitting Pipeline and Laura and Lesley at Knit Girllls (Episode 199) for mentioning my designs. Thank you to JCEllisonKnits for the lovely iTunes Review. Don't forget to play the Instagram game and tag a photo of what you're knitting while you listen to the episode with #curioushandmadepodcast!! Have a great week!

I'm talking about the launch of the Fireflies Rising Shawlette, my Aislinn cardigan progress and I'm pondering the idea of sewing some clothes. What's in the WIP? Fireflies Rising Shawlette, the second design in the Dream Big Collection launched this week. A huge thank you to my superstar test knitters Tinkhickman, Britt-MarieK, Candigirl429, Judiesgirl, JenwrenOZ, Jessieisskoopy and dambird. Deb who is Tinkhickman on Ravelry has a lovely blog with lots and lots of knitting and creative news. She is giving away a copy of the Dream Big collection so please have a peek. I'm really enjoying my Aislinn cardigan knit - am well underway with the back piece. My Rav Project page for Aislinn. The Simple Life I was inspired by Isabelle's latest Fluffy Fibres podcast episode 13 to think about sewing clothes, not just for the girls but for me as well. Country Road Australia - staples of my first corporate wardrobe. I delve into my stash and find some beauties. What to make?! Thank you for the wonderful iTunes Reviews I would love it if you would play the Instagram Podcast game this week. Tag a picture of you listening to the podcast, what you're knitting or where you are with #curioushandmadepodcast and tag me in your picture (CuriousHandmade)!!