Curious Handmade with Helen Stewart
Today on the podcast I ponder the best projects for Knit City and also have a deep dive into potential new patterns to cast on. The turn of the season has me dreaming about sweater knitting. There are certainly a few designs I absolutely can't wait to make...if I can clear a WIP or two first! 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: Knit City Vancouver Hay Pullover by Clare Mountain Elton Cardigan by Joji Locatelli La Bien Aimee Yarn Joji Locatelli Video Podcast Like a Cloud Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Shibui Knits Poet by Sari Nordlund Laine Magazine Tukuwool Yarn Sari Nordlund on Ravelry Dillon Pullover by Joji Locatelli Naima by ANKESTRiCK
Direct download: 180926_CH235_Travel_Knitting_for_Knit_City_and_Sweater_Pattern_Stalking.mp3
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On today's podcast I'm back in the swing of things and making all kinds of plans for knitting. My creative space finally feels ready for some real work, and Knitvent is just around the corner! But first I'm headed to Knit City Vancouver, and very excited! 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: The Fibre Co. Meadow Hay Pullover by Clare Mountain Laine Magazine Copper Corgi Yarn Juniper Socks Knit City Vancouver Knitvent 2017 Knitvent 2016 Knitvent 2015 Knitvent 2014 Knitvent 2013 The Shawl Society Season III Learning to Cry Shawl
Direct download: 180920_CH234_Learning_to_Cry_Shawl__Getting_ready_for_Knit_City_Vancouver.mp3
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Today on the podcast I'm still deep in organizing my new sewing room and wondering which of my WIPs to pick up and finish next. I have information about the special yarn I've chosen for the 5th shawl in The Shawl Society Season III which will be released next week. A few tantalizing hints about how that yarn will be used just might have snuck their way into this episode! Finally, I have a list of KAL winners from The Shawl Society and The Handmade Sock Society so far! 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: Hay Pullover by Clare Mountain Laine Magazine Copper Corgi Yarn Clio Pullover by Elizabeth Doherty Bear in Sheep's Clothing Bear in Sheep's Clothing is having an update today, September 14th in her Etsy Shop! Eva Faith Esty A Homespun House Yarn Yorkshire Dale Yarns from Homespun Wonders Olann Yarns Maytham Shawl KAL Winner gemmam77 with Post 105 Ivy over the Door KAL Winner amiamaya with Post 16 Winter Rose Socks KAL Winner 3KleineSchaapjes with Post 229 Magnolia Socks KAL Winner gypsythedog with Post 62 Astrantia Socks KAL Winner jchant with Post 37
Direct download: 180914_CH233_Sneaky_hints_about_TSS_Shawl_5__lots_of_KAL_winners.mp3
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After another little break from the podcast I'm back! It almost feels like the start of a new year, with the kids heading back to school, so once again I'm revisiting my plans and getting my brain back into the swing of work and schedules and goals. I have the most recent Shawl Society pattern to introduce, and a yummy new sweater quantity of yarn is giving me daydreams. 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: Better than Before by Gretchen Reuben The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Reuben The Shawl Society Season III Planting Seeds Shawl The Fibre Co. Meadow The Handmade Sock Society Moeke Yarns Farm to Cable Yarns Bright by Junko Okomoto Plum pullover by Junko Okomoto Ashes by Isabel Kramer Knit City Vancouver
Direct download: 180807_CH232_Back_to_school__the_Planting_Seeds_Shawl.mp3
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