I am so thrilled to be heading off to Spring Squam, and am busy getting ready to leave! This episode is on the short side: I talk about what's in the WIP and my continued exploration of slow fashion. Show Sponsor: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It's a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn and knitting accessories and aims to bring you a range of great products. Yarns stocked include Northbound Knitting, Eden Cottage Yarn, the Fibre Co and many more. UK Podcast Awards The UK Podcast Awards first round voting is open! If you’ve been listening for a while you’ll know that last year I was lucky enough to win “Best Games or Hobby” podcast in the UK Podcast Awards. It was my lovely listeners who got me there, and it was such an incredible boost. This year the nominations are a bit different. I’m in the first round and need to make it to the top ten to advance. I’m number 11! So close and yet so far!! If you haven’t had a chance to vote for me yet, I would be SO GRATEFUL for your support. It’s super easy. You can vote for me on this page (I think you need to be a Facebook user) - it only takes a minute: Click on this link here and scroll down past the video you don’t need to watch it. Go to the categories for “Best UK Podcast 2016” AND “Audience Appreciation” Click on the “xx more options” link and find Curious Handmade Podcast and check the box beside me. That’s it! No signups, emails or anything, and it would make a huge difference for me. Thank you!!! Also Ravelry is nominated in the Community award so go vote for our beloved Rav too!! :-) Thanks so much! The Shawl Society Joining The Shawl Society feels like stepping through a hidden doorway. You know you’re about to escape into something fresh, unexpected, and full of possibility. The Shawl Society is a pattern subscription club for anyone who adores the element of surprise. Membership entitles you to six amazing months of secret shawl patterns (one pattern will be released each month – June to November) to knit along with your fellow initiates. Participation in the Shawl Society also opens up a world of secret codes, exclusive discounts from boutique yarn producers, and members-only pop-up sales. The six designs in this mystery collection cover the entire shawl spectrum. You'll encounter different shapes, sizes, and techniques, and the difficulty level will range from relaxing patterns you can knit as you lounge at the lakeside all the way to challenging projects to ignite your sense of adventure. The shawls will be released one by one, and each will take you on a journey. All you have to do is follow the path as it unfolds, one step at a time.  The Shawl Society - JOIN HERE Show Links UK Podcast Awards Second ever Curious Handmade Video Podcast! Me Made May – So Zo What Do You Know? Angelus Novus Cardigan East London Knits KLEE KAL The KAL will run from 9 May 2016 through to 12 June 2016 You can join in and knit any of Renee Callahan’s designs.Renee is offering a generous 20% off all her ravelry patterns with the code EastLondonKnitKAL for my lovely listeners! Blacker Yarns Swan DK Black Yarns is giving us a special discount in honour of the Klee collection: 10% off their DK yarns with the code KLEEKAL West Water Tunic Pattern People Tree Slow Fashion book People Tree wool page Brooklyn Meetup thread on Ravelry That's everything for this week! Happy knitting!

Today I have a lovely interview with designer Renee Callahan, designer of the Klee Collection and super fresh new release Zen Variations for the Fibre Company. I also have an update and answer some questions about The Shawl Society! Show Sponsor: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It's a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn and knitting accessories and aims to bring you a range of great products. Yarns stocked include Northbound Knitting, Eden Cottage Yarn, the Fibre Co and many more. UK Podcast Awards The UK Podcast Awards first round voting is open! I need to get in the top 10 of the nominations to get to the next round. I would SO appreciate it if you would vote for Curious Handmade Podcast in the two categories I'm nominated for - Best UK Podcast and Audience Appreciation Award. You can vote for me on this page (I think you need to be a Facebook user) - it only takes a minute: Click on this link here and scroll down past the video you don’t need to watch it. Go to the categories for “Best UK Podcast 2016” AND “Audience Appreciation” Click on the “xx more options” link and find Curious Handmade Podcast and check the box beside me. Also Ravelry is nominated in the Community award so go vote for our beloved Rav too!! :-) Thanks so much! The Shawl Society Joining The Shawl Society feels like stepping through a hidden doorway. You know you’re about to escape into something fresh, unexpected, and full of possibility. The Shawl Society is a pattern subscription club for anyone who adores the element of surprise. Membership entitles you to six amazing months of secret shawl patterns (one pattern will be released each month – June to November) to knit along with your fellow initiates. Participation in the Shawl Society also opens up a world of secret codes, exclusive discounts from boutique yarn producers, and members-only pop-up sales. Other important membership benefits include (but are not limited to): Close-knit camaraderie Scheming The particular glow you get from a really good secret The six designs in this mystery collection cover the entire shawl spectrum. You'll encounter different shapes, sizes, and techniques, and the difficulty level will range from relaxing patterns you can knit as you lounge at the lakeside all the way to challenging projects to ignite your sense of adventure. The shawls will be released one by one, and each will take you on a journey. All you have to do is follow the path as it unfolds, one step at a time.  The Shawl Society - JOIN HERE Show Links Spindrift Shawl Sign up for the Spindrift Shawl Workshop here Spindrift Shawl KAL group on Ravelry Me Made May - So Zo What Do You Know? West Water Tunic Pattern Quarter 2 Curious Handmade Wardrobe Challenge Isle Yarns Squam Art Workshops Klee Collection KAL with Renee Callahan KAL for the Klee Collection in the Curious Handmade Ravelry group 9 May until 12 June. Renee's new collection Zen Variations for The Fibre Company I am knitting the Angelus Novus cardigan in Hole & Sons Wool Renee is offering a super generous offer of 20% OFF all her patterns for my listeners with the code EastLondonKnitKAL. Blacker Yarn is offering 10% OFF any DK weight yarn from their website until 12 June using code KLEEKAL Meetup in NCY The details of a knitterly meetup with me and others in New York on Sunday 29 May: Brooklyn Roasting Company is a great space (large and bright and COFFEE!) and also convenient to out-of-towners, Time: 11:30am Date: Sunday 29 May BRC is located at: 50 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10010 This venue is in Manhattan itself!! Thanks for organising this Jaclyn! x

This month I'm talking about working on pieces for my Handmade Wardrobe. I've cast on my first project, the Angelus Novus Cardigan for the East London Knit Klee KAL. I've also had my sewing machine fixed so am back in business for sewing some garments too. Some special announcments: Its UK Podcast Awards again and I would be so grateful if you would vote for me! I also have very exciting news about....The Shawl Society coming soon! Show Sponsor: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It's a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn and knitting accessories and aims to bring you a range of great products. Yarns stocked include Northbound Knitting, Eden Cottage Yarn, the Fibre Co and many more. UK Podcast Awards The UK Podcast Awards first round voting is open! I need to get in the top 10 of the nominations to get to the next round. I would SO appreciate it if you would vote for Curious Handmade Podcast in the two categories I'm nominated for - Best UK Podcast and Audience Appreciation Award. You can vote for me on this page (I think you need to be a Facebook user) - it only takes a minute: Click on this link here and scroll down past the video you don’t need to watch it. Go to the categories for “Best UK Podcast 2016” AND “Audience Appreciation” Click on the “xx more options” link and find Curious Handmade Podcast and check the box beside me. Also Ravelry is nominated in the Community award so go vote for our beloved Rav too!! :-) Thanks so much! Here is the fun promo video of the awards last year and that is Emma my podcast editor and I on the cover pic and have two little cameos in accepting the Best Hobbies and Games award last year! I feel so famous hahaha. The Shawl Society Joining The Shawl Society feels like stepping through a hidden doorway. You know you’re about to escape into something fresh, unexpected, and full of possibility. The Shawl Society is a pattern subscription club for anyone who adores the element of surprise. Membership entitles you to six amazing months of secret shawl patterns (one pattern will be released each month – June to November) to knit along with your fellow initiates. Participation in the Shawl Society also opens up a world of secret codes, exclusive discounts from boutique yarn producers, and members-only pop-up sales. Other important membership benefits include (but are not limited to): Close-knit camaraderie Scheming The particular glow you get from a really good secret The six designs in this mystery collection cover the entire shawl spectrum. You'll encounter different shapes, sizes, and techniques, and the difficulty level will range from relaxing patterns you can knit as you lounge at the lakeside all the way to challenging projects to ignite your sense of adventure. The shawls will be released one by one, and each will take you on a journey. All you have to do is follow the path as it unfolds, one step at a time. Show Links Spindrift Shawl Sign up for the Spindrift Shawl Workshop here Spindrift Shawl KAL group on Ravelry Stitching Up Paris “Insider’s Guide to Parisian Knitting Sewing, Notions and Needlecraft stores Me Made May - So Zo What Do You Know? West Water Tunic Pattern Quarter 2 Curious Handmade Wardrobe Challenge Klee Collection KAL with Renee Callahan We will be having a KAL for the Klee Collection in the Curious Handmade Ravelry group starting 9 May. I will be knitting the Angelus Novus cardigan in Blacker yarn. Renee is offering a super generous offer of 20% OFF all her patterns for my listeners with the code EastLondonKnitKAL. Blacker Yarn is offering 10% OFF any DK weight yarn from their website until 12 June using code KLEEKAL Meetup in NCY The details of a knitterly meetup with me and others in New York on Sunday 29 May:

This month on the show I'll be talking about working on pieces for my Handmade Wardrobe. Today is about my first project, the Angelus Novus Cardigan for the East London Knit Klee KAL. I'm also talking about attempts at organising my time in The Simple Things segement. Show Sponsor: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It's a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn and knitting accessories and aims to bring you a range of great products. Yarns stocked include Northbound Knitting, Eden Cottage Yarn, the Fibre Co and many more. Show Links You can still enter the givaway for the Stitching Up Paris guide book by leaving a comment on the episode shownotes here. New Designs Amirisu Botan Shawl Spindrift Shawl Sign up for the Spindrift Shawl Workshop here Spindrift Shawl KAL group on Ravelry Klee Collection KAL with Renee Callahan We will be having a KAL for the Klee Collection in the Curious Handmade Ravelry group starting 9 May. I will be knitting the Angelus Novus cardigan in Blacker yarn. Renee is offering a super generous offer of 20% OFF all her patterns for my listeners with the code EastLondonKnitKAL. Blacker Yarn is offering 10% OFF any DK weight yarn from their website until 12 June using code KLEEKAL The Simple Things The One Thing Zen Habits Harvest App Better than Before Happier Podcast episode about watching out for loopholes