Photo by Alan Turner on Unsplash On today's podcast I have some chat about my travel knitting for our traditional half term skiing trip...I did cast on a new pair of socks that I'm really excited about. I've also grown my fantasy queue a bit, even though I really have no business pondering new projects while I'm trying to finish what's on the go (but imaginary projects are just fine!) I also have some lucky 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 specialising 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 favourite 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: Pebbles and Pathways by Marceline Smith Seren Yarn Instagram There is a KAL going on in the  Hey Brown Berry Podcast Ravelry Group Clio Pullover by Elizabeth Doherty Sky Map Wrap by Emily Foden Odyssey Shawl by Joji Locatelli Kapsel by Shannon Cook Varpu by Jonna Hietala Share Sweater by eri Donna Smith Langsoond Yarn KAL News: We have our Grand KAL winner for THSS 1, who knit all 6 patterns! Donna0314 with post 3 We also have winners for The Handmade Sock Society Season 2 giveaway: Yarn winner: shelton410 with Post 85 Free pattern winners: shelle74 with post 295 cooljack707 with post 99 ngaiob with post 136 deborahbianco with post 128 TheNeedleneuk with post 40 Detta with post 125

Photo by Deb Hickman Today on the podcast I have a bit of a catchup and a decision that maybe February is the new January. I also have some personal knitting progress to share. Most of all, I am super excited to introduce our first pair of socks from the new season of The Handmade Sock Society. I've got some background on the inspiration for the design and for the whole collection, including a subtle Harry Potter connection. 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 specialising 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 favourite 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: Skog Candle Sky Map Wrap by Emily Foden Sew Sweet Violet Clio Pullover by Elizabeth Doherty Ysolda Blend no.1 The Shell Cottage Socks The Handmade Sock Society Season 2

Photo by Adriel Kloppenburg on Unsplash Today on the show I am so excited to tell you all about our newest mystery collection: the Handmade Sock Society. I also have some tidbits of knitting news from my own projects, a VERY BIG announcement about the future location of Curious Handmade Headquarters, and all the winners from our first Shawl Society Book giveaway. 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 specialising 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 favourite 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: Sky Map Wrap by Emily Foden Meadow Yarns Magpie Fibers Big Blue Moma Baskets The Wool Kitchen The Handmade Sock Society Season 2 is now available to buy on Ravelry! Run away to a quiet cottage in Cornwall, a remote hideaway overlooking the sea. Outside, the waves crash against the rocks, but you are snug and warm, wrapped in blankets and toasting by a little wood-fired stove. There’s peace to be found in the wildness of the ocean and comfort to be gleaned from the humble pleasures of life on a windswept beach. No matter how fierce the weather may be, the sound of the sea can soothe a ruffled heart. When you’re feeling brave, you can climb the cliffs and take in the exhilaration of the view, or strike out in a sailboat and test your skills and courage against the wind. There is nothing else to do and nowhere else to be but right here, and every moment in this place is full of inspiration. The second season of The Handmade Sock Society takes us on a voyage away from the complexity and clutter of our modern schedules to a seaside retreat where we can steal a little time for ourselves, our thoughts, and our handmade projects. There will be moments of rest and of excitement, the joy of the unknown and the ease of the familiar, and most of all, the indulgence of as much sock knitting as our hearts desire. The Handmade Sock Society Season 2 is a pattern subscription club inspired by the beautiful Cornish coastline. The six secret sock knitting patterns in the collection are ideal for any knitter who is obsessed with hand-knitted socks, loves a bit of suspense, and enjoys creating along with other enthusiastic makers. The first pattern of the series will be released in early later this month, and then there will be another pattern release every other month until December 2019. There’s never any pressure to “keep up” with the crowd, and our leisurely release schedule should allow knitters of all skill levels and knitting speeds a nurturing and relaxed experience. Join the Handmade Sock Society Season 2 now Pattern Release Dates:  Sock 1: Thursday 14th of February Sock 2: Thursday 11th of April Sock 3: Thursday the 13th of June Sock 4: Thursday the 8th of August Sock 5: Thursday the 10th of October Sock 6: Thursday the 5th of December The Shawl Society Book Giveaway Winners: A huge thank you to everyone who entered and everyone who has bought a copy of my book. Your support is heartwarming! The Shawl Society Season 1 book on Amazon.co.uk The Shawl Society Season 1 book on Amazon.com Winners of Shawl Society Pins: