Today on the show I'm sharing some of my experiences at the lovely Woollinn festival in Dublin, Ireland, and the slightly unexpected (but very lovely) haul I came home with. I also have an introduction to our very first shawl in TSS III. Show Sponsors: Alongside an eclectic yarn range, which includes Hazel Knits, Icelandic Lopi & CoopKnits, we stock a carefully chosen selection of needles and notions. We’ve also recently launched ‘hand dyed by meadowyarn’, our very own in-house, hand-dyed yarn range. Working in our tiny dye studio, nestled in the Suffolk countryside, we are able to indulge our love of colour, producing complex tonal, kettle-dyed shades across a range of weights and bases. With regular updates our collections evolve and grow, inspired by the landscape and people around us. AYS is a wool boutique specializing in hand dyed yarns and luxury fibres from around the world. You’ll always find a well curated collection of yarns and colors on the shelves and a friendly knowledgeable staff on hand. Some of our favorite brands include Hedgehog Fibres, SweetGeorgia Yarn, Julie Asselin, Shibui Knits and The Fibre Co. You can find A Yarn Story on Walcot Street in Bath or online at www.ayarnstory.co.uk Show Links: Leeds Wool Festival – 2nd of June 10am to 5pm in the Leeds Industrial Museum Leeds Wool Festival giveaway winner: Andrea! An Caitin Beag A Bear in Sheep's Clothing Ellie and Ada Fine Fish Yarns Olann Countess Ablaze Tilly Flop Designs Travel Knitter The Little Grey Girl Townhouse Yarns This is Knit Nancy Marchant If you are interested in Brioche knitting, Nancy has two fantastic classes up of Craftsy. They are currently on sale, or you can join Craftsy Unlimited and get instant access to both, along with hundreds of other courses! I'm a Craftsy Affiliate, so if you click the banner below and end up signing up, I will get a small commission. Thank you so much!   Woolly Wormhead Isabell Kraemer on Ravelry Babbles Yarns Babbles Travelling Yarns Podcast Gyda's Braids by Renée Callahan Shiny Bees Podcast Clark Socks by Jaclyn Salem Clark Socks KAL in Brooklyn Knitfolk –  May 6 – July 8, WIPs are allowed. Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Our first shawl has been released! It is called The Maytham Shawl. Here's a little bit of the description: The Secret Garden is a story about coming alive, and about the power love has to make broken things beautiful again. The flowering of the long-neglected garden and the flourishing of the children are intertwined in every page. The Maytham Shawl is a tribute to the real house that Frances Hodgson Burnett loved, and to the imaginary house, Misselthwaite Manor, which was transformed from a cold, forbidding pile of stones into a home full of warmth and laughter. This is a generous shawl using two colours, in a semicircular shape. The texture and easy lace are inspired by the grandeur of neo gothic architecture, with its soaring arches and columns.  The sample for this shawl was knit in La Bien Aimée singles, including the very special new Curious Handmade colourway. There will be a pre-order available on the La Bien Aimée website at 11pm Paris time on May 31st, the day the first shawl pattern comes out, and most of the kits will ship by June 15th. If you don’t want to wait, A Yarn Story still has a limited number of skeins of the Curious Handmade colourway, as well as a stunning stock of La Bien Aimée singles available in the shop and on their website now. If you were on the fence about joining us for this season but would like to jump in, all you have to do is grab your copy of the ebook on Ravelry now. We'd love to have you in the Secret Garden with us!  

Today's episode is a quick catch up about what I've been up to recently, ongoing and upcoming KALs, and my current WIPs. I also have a giveaway for tickets to a very cool festival coming up in Leeds. Today I'm in Ireland, visiting the first ever Woollinn festival in Dublin! Show Sponsors: Alongside an eclectic yarn range, which includes Hazel Knits, Icelandic Lopi & CoopKnits, we stock a carefully chosen selection of needles and notions. We’ve also recently launched ‘hand dyed by meadowyarn’, our very own in-house, hand-dyed yarn range. Working in our tiny dye studio, nestled in the Suffolk countryside, we are able to indulge our love of colour, producing complex tonal, kettle-dyed shades across a range of weights and bases. With regular updates our collections evolve and grow, inspired by the landscape and people around us. AYS is a wool boutique specializing in hand dyed yarns and luxury fibres from around the world. You’ll always find a well curated collection of yarns and colors on the shelves and a friendly knowledgeable staff on hand. Some of our favorite brands include Hedgehog Fibres, SweetGeorgia Yarn, Julie Asselin, Shibui Knits and The Fibre Co. You can find A Yarn Story on Walcot Street in Bath or online at www.ayarnstory.co.uk Show Links: Woburn Safari Park Kew Gardens Leeds Wool Festival - 2nd of June 10am to 5pm in the Leeds Industrial Museum Woollin Festival in Dublin - Location: ALSAA Sports and Social Centre, Old Airport Road, Dublin Airport. Marketplace: 10am to 5.30pm, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th May 2018. Workshops: Friday 25th – Sunday 27th May 2018. Snowmelt Shawl MKAL 2017 Clark Socks by Jaclyn Salem Clark Socks KAL in Brooklyn Knitfolk -  May 6 - July 8, WIPs are allowed. Once Upon a Corgi Voolenvine Yarns Buy The Shawl Society Season III on Ravelry Here La Bien Aimée  TSS III Shawl #1 Yarn Blog Post #1 TSS III Shawl #1 Yarn Blog Post #2 TSS III Chat Thread Ravelry   The Impressionist MKAL is still running until the end of May, and our FO thread is filled to the brim with stunning shawls. Don't forget to add yours for the chance to win a wonderful prize in the draw. A Homespun House Madeline Tosh    

After a magical retreat in Bath, I'm back with the podcast to tell you all about it. I also have some details about the upcoming new season of The Shawl Society, and I'm excited to make a flying trip to Dublin next week for the first ever Woollinn festival! Show Sponsors: Alongside an eclectic yarn range, which includes Hazel Knits, Icelandic Lopi & CoopKnits, we stock a carefully chosen selection of needles and notions. We’ve also recently launched ‘hand dyed by meadowyarn’, our very own in-house, hand-dyed yarn range. Working in our tiny dye studio, nestled in the Suffolk countryside, we are able to indulge our love of colour, producing complex tonal, kettle-dyed shades across a range of weights and bases. With regular updates our collections evolve and grow, inspired by the landscape and people around us. AYS is a wool boutique specializing in hand dyed yarns and luxury fibres from around the world. You’ll always find a well curated collection of yarns and colors on the shelves and a friendly knowledgeable staff on hand. Some of our favorite brands include Hedgehog Fibres, SweetGeorgia Yarn, Julie Asselin, Shibui Knits and The Fibre Co. You can find A Yarn Story on Walcot Street in Bath or online at www.ayarnstory.co.uk Show Links: Our retreat in Bath was wonderful. It was an honour to spend so much time with these lovely knitters. A Yarn Story Homespun Wonders Cima by Shibui Silk Cloud by Shibui Olann Yarns Maria Elena Bliss Uschitita Yarn Feather Your Nest Woollin Festival in Dublin Babbles Yarns Ellie and Ada  Fine Fish Yarns Townhouse Yarns This is Knit Yarn Shop An Caitin Beag Tilly Flop Designs The Little Grey Girl  Travel Knitter Countess Ablaze La Bien Aimée  Wolcot Yarns The Fibre Co. Moel View Yarn Suburban Stitcher Joji Knits  

On today's show my minimalist quest has turned to thinking about my wardrobe. I've also got some news about the next season of The Shawl Society, coming up very soon! My major WIP--aside from the super-secret shawls-to-be--has been Like a Cloud, and I'm flying through it! Show Sponsors: Alongside an eclectic yarn range, which includes Hazel Knits, Icelandic Lopi & CoopKnits, we stock a carefully chosen selection of needles and notions. We’ve also recently launched ‘hand dyed by meadowyarn’, our very own in-house, hand-dyed yarn range. Working in our tiny dye studio, nestled in the Suffolk countryside, we are able to indulge our love of colour, producing complex tonal, kettle-dyed shades across a range of weights and bases. With regular updates our collections evolve and grow, inspired by the landscape and people around us. AYS is a wool boutique specializing in hand dyed yarns and luxury fibres from around the world. You’ll always find a well curated collection of yarns and colors on the shelves and a friendly knowledgeable staff on hand. Some of our favorite brands include Hedgehog Fibres, SweetGeorgia Yarn, Julie Asselin, Shibui Knits and The Fibre Co. You can find A Yarn Story on Walcot Street in Bath or online at www.ayarnstory.co.uk Announcements: Maker’s Market, Bath We are having a Maker’s Market as part of the Curious Handmade Bath Retreat, and you’re all invited! Joji Locatelli will be signing copies of her Interpretations book, A Yarn Story will be bringing some beautiful Shibui yarn stock, and individual makers will bring their own gorgeous creations to sell as well, including kits, project bags, hand-dyed yarn, and lovely accessories. We’ll be serving tea and coffee and it will be a nice time to get together and enjoy the company of other knitters, stitchers, and makers. Location: Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath, UK Date: Wednesday, 9th of May from 3 to 5pm £5 Entry. You can purchase a ticket on the door (cash only) or in advance from this link! We’d love to see you there, so please do drop by if you’re in the area for a cuppa and a bit of knitting! Show Links: Yarn Fictions Use Less YouTube The Anna Edit YouTube The Impressionist MKAL is still running until the end of May, and our FO thread is bursting with fabulous shawls. (Spoiler alert!) You still have plenty of time to post your own finished object in the thread to be in for a chance to win a wonderful prize. Many knitters have easily knit each clue in a week, so if you haven’t joined and want to hop in now, you still have time! The final reveal of the complete Impressionists Shawl is on Tuesday May 8th and you won’t need to worry about spoiler alerts on Instagram anymore. A Homespun House Madelinetosh La Bien Aimée  Olann Yarns Uschitita Yarn Homespun Wonders Maria Elena Bliss Cima by Shibui Silk Cloud by Shibui Feather Your Nest Interpretations Vol. 5 The Fibre Co. Moel View Yarn Suburban Stitcher Joji Knits A Yarn Story