Today on the podcast I've got that end-of-the-year feeling. We still have another month to go, but I'm already in the mood to review this year's makes and projects and to start scheming about next year's ideas and plans. What happened with my Make Nine project? How about my word of the year? Are you feeling the same? I also have the last of the new Knitvent patterns to share with you and a crowd of KAL winners from The Shawl Society Season III and The Handmade Sock Society to announce! 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: Harry Potter World The Make 9 Challenge on the Curious Handmade Podcast at the beginning of the year Hay Pullover Like a Cloud Cardigan Pure Joy Shawl Our last Knitvent 2018 pattern was released! The Frost at Midnight Cowl is a ridiculously quick and squishy knit. WoolFolk Hygge Check The Yarn Spoiler Thread for yarn alternatives if you can't find Hygge! Our Knitvent 2018 KAL will run until January 7th, so you can post your finished projects in the Knitvent 2018 FO Thread for a chance to win a lovely prize. I also have a list of KAL winners from The Handmade Sock Society and the Shawl Society Season III: Honey Bee Dance Socks Pucayana with Post 20 Hazelnut Socks writergirl3 with Post 11 Wick Shawl   Editknitbook with Post 37 Planting Seeds Shawl   Vogelgryff with Post 4 Learning to Cry Shawl ruthst with Post 11 Congratulations to all of our wonderful winners: if your name is on this list, please get in touch by email or on Ravelry so I can get your prize to you! And as always, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to every one of you who has knit one of my patterns, joined in with a KAL, and been such a special part of The Curious Crew. The Little Grey Girl Shop Olann Yarn Eva Faith Shop Maria Elena Bliss

I have lots of lovely news to share on this week's podcast. We have a winner in the book cover vote, I have finally finished my Hay Pullover, and there's a new Knitvent pattern to introduce to you. I also have stories from the wonderful embroider workshop I took at Loop London last weekend, and a lovely peace-related knitting project to share. 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: We have a winner for the book cover vote! I am so grateful to all of you who got involved. It was a fascinating process, and I loved hearing all your opinions. Thank you! There was a clear favourite, although not by an enormous margin. So without further ado, here's the official cover for The Shawl Society Season I book! Eva Faith Shop The Little Grey Girl Shop Loop London Sky Map Wrap Pom Pom Quarterly Viola Knits About Winter by Emily Foden on Ravelry Hay Pullover by Clare Mountain The Copper Corgi Etsy The 5th Knitvent 2018 pattern was released this week! The Winter Sleep Socks are cosy DK weight socks, perfect for a bit of hibernation in the colder months. Here's the whole text of the poem that inspired the design! I think it's adorable. Yarn Ink Juniper Socks from Knitvent 2016 Blacker Yarns Tamar DK The Healthy Knitter Project Peace 2018 Details

On a cold, wet, grey day after a week of hard work, I'm treating myself a little bit. I hop you'll join me! I'm also getting very excited about this new book project. In fact, I could use your help deciding on a final book cover for my first print book! We also have two new Knitvent patterns this week that I can't wait to share. 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: I am preparing to publish the first ever Curious Handmade print book, The Shawl Society Season I. I need your help to choose the right cover. Which of these two book covers do you prefer? (function(t,e,s,n){var o,a,c;t.SMCX=t.SMCX||[],e.getElementById(n)||(o=e.getElementsByTagName(s),a=o[o.length-1],c=e.createElement(s),c.type="text/javascript",c.async=!0,c.id=n,c.src=["https:"===location.protocol?"https://":"http://","widget.surveymonkey.com/collect/website/js/tRaiETqnLgj758hTBazgd1b9bHEi_2Fx2KVIAwL2sssYkrL4SANoZ3_2FY3e1dTnmQZD.js"].join(""),a.parentNode.insertBefore(c,a))})(window,document,"script","smcx-sdk"); Create your own user feedback survey Thanks in advance for voting: I can't wait to see what you think. I'll update you on the results next week! La Bien Aimee Wax & Wool Etc Instagram Wax & Wool Etc Etsy Our 3rd and 4th Knitvent Patterns were published! The How Quiet Hat and the How Quiet Mitts Knitvent 2018 Julie Asselin Julie Asselin Leizu DK at A Yarn Story The Shawl Society Season I Hay Pullover by Clare Mountain Mrs. Browns Bags Etsy Voolenvine Viola and the Moon Knits About Winter Preorder The Handmade Sock Society Red Robin Sock Set Preorder at The Wool Barn

Knitvent is underway! I'm thrilled to finally have the first pattern out, but that's not all I have to share with your on today's episode of the podcast. I also have another pattern which has just launched in the fabulous new Mini Yarn Guide London, an exciting collab with some wonderful ladies, and our Knitvent Giveaway winners to announce! 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 Big Blue Moma A few photos of the lovely baskets which will be available from So Just Shop on Monday   Spirit of Christmas London A Yarn Story London Lines Shawl Quing Fibre Yarnporium is in London November 2nd – 3rd Knitvent 2018 A Dust of Snow Wrap The Fat Squirrel Circus Tonic Handmade Eva Faith Shop The Crafty Jackalope Knitvent Giveaway Winners! Grand Prize Winner: Delyne with Post 344  "My most peace filled memories are when we would drive to church for Christmas service. It was a bit of a drive, and my father would lead us in Christmas carols the whole way there in his beautiful bass voice with my mother’s clear soprano accompanying. By the time we arrived, we were always filled with the holiday spirit!! I can still remember their lovely voices singing both the silly and the solemn carols even thought they are both many years gone." 10 pattern prize winners: mrsrobinsonknits with post 456 catskye5 with post 272 (this is quite a poignant one) popoki with post 448 boxermama with post 2 SallySimons with post 229 SpinningtheMoon with post 319 (another poignant one)  drsockstagram with post 132 lynnclough with post 420  roxannchurch with post 383 KisForKnitting with post 369