The blossoms are back here in London and it is wonderful to be surrounded by so much colour. Grab yourself a tasty beverage of your choice and settle in, because today I have a long, chatty episode for you, full of stories from the adventures of the last little while: our retreat and then EYF. I had such a wonderful time meeting up with so many friends old and new, and seeing all the glories of the festival. I also have a bit of a haul to share (although I do think I was fairly intentional with my shopping.) I have plenty of photos in this post, too, just some glimpses of lovely moments over the last week or so. Cumbria Fingering from The Fibre Co. I have released the final shawl design of the "March Trilogy"! Buy the Eden Valley Shawl pattern on Ravelry for 30% Until Friday, April 12th! Gilly Makes Project Bags Lay Family Yarn Elizabeth Doherty Westerly Pullover Shibui Reed Clio Pullover Suffolk Socks Opel Sock Yarns Impressionists Shawl Gather Yarn Eva Faith  Big Blue Moma Baskets The Snail Garden Instagram Hide and Hammer Woollen Flower Eden Cottage Yarns The Little Grey Sheep Sticka Pattern Book A Yarn Story Magpie Fibers Amirisu Amirisu Parade Yarn entry on Ravelry Ginger Twist Studio  The Little Grey Girl Project Bags Walk Collection Yarn La Bien Aimée Yarn Inkling Shawl Edinburgh Lanes Shawl Garthenor Olann Comfy Red Couch Podcast Seren Yarns Creative Ceci Instagram Sophia Cai on Instagram Jeanette Sloan on Instagram Hey Brown Berry on Instagram Pebbles and Pathways Socks

Today on the Curious Handmade Podcast I can finally reveal the two secret designs I've created as collaborations for Edinburgh Yarn Festival. I'm on my way to EYF right now, and I'm so excited to see everyone: there are two designated meetup points, but I also hope for lots of serendipitous meetings out and about at the Festival. I also have a review of the absolutely stunning new collection from Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki: Interpretations Vol. 6. 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: While there's not an official podcaster Lounge at this year's EYF, there will be a few chances for me to meet up with listeners. Come find me: Friday at 12:15 at the Podcaster table in the Marquee. Friday from 1pm to 3pm I will be at the A Yarn Story stand. Get your copy of the Edinburgh Lane Shawl pattern on Ravelry! Magpie Fibers The Inkling Shawl pattern is also available to buy on Ravelry now! La Bien Aimée Yarn Maytham Shawl Pom Pom Quarterly  Interpretations Vol. 6 Moonlight Socks The Wintergate Hat Moonquake Cowl Resolute Wrap Evolve Shawl Frozen Fields Smoke and Amber Shawl Madeline Tosh Saltwater Cardigan  Julie Asselin Yarn Hidden Pullover Understated Pullover Ravishing Vest Nature's Luxury Yarn Community Tunic The Knitting Pipeline Paula on Instagram Piper's Journey Shawl All of Paula's Patterns

Today I have a big chatty episode to share with you. I've had a lovely visit here in London with two good friends: we went to visit the incredible Dior exhibit at the V&A museum and filled ourselves up with beauty and inspiration. I'm also finding that there's a lot of feelings coming up for me in the last few weeks! And of course, there's more planning and yarn-obsessing to do ahead of EYF. I also have news about a little goodbye event I'm holding in Bath. 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: Cumbria Fingering from The Fibre Co. La Bien Aimée Yarn Magpie Fibers A Yarn Story Katie Green Bean Podcast Vila Wrap Walcot Yarns Opus Travelknitter The Wool Kitchen The Shawl Society Garthenor Biches & Bûches Moel View Yarn Daughter of a Shepherd

I am counting down the days to EYF! I know a lot of my listeners are too, and other are counting on podcasts and social media to help them live vicariously, so today I'm doing a bit of daydreaming about some of the vendors I am particularly looking forward to visiting this year. I also have some more details about the two Curious Handmade shawl patterns that will debut at this year's festival, and the lovely lovely yarn that inspired them. 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: Edinburgh Yarn Festival La Bien Aimée Yarn Magpie Fibers A Yarn Story (I’ll be at the A Yarn Story booth at EYF from 1 – 3 pm on the Friday: please stop by and say hello!) An Caitin Beag Stitchmarker bracelets Beyond Measure WoollenFlower Tilly Flop Designs Katie Green Bean Podcast

Today on the podcast I have some hints to share about two very special shawl projects I've been working on, which will both be launched at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival later this month. I also have a little bit of recent stash acquisition to talk about, including skeins of scrumptious sock yarn from two amazing, new-to-me indie dyers. Finally, I have some very good advice I came across this week, which might help anyone suffering from Stash Anxiety... 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: Edinburgh Yarn Festival La Bien Aimée Yarn Magpie Fibers A Yarn Story (I'll be at the A Yarn Story booth at EYF from 1 - 3 pm on the Friday: please stop by and say hello!) Hey Brown Berry on Instagram Pebbles and Pathways Socks Seren Yarns Copper Corgi Hay Pullover by Clare Mountain Ocean By The Sea Yarn Ocean By The Sea on Instagram Birch Hollow Fibers Yarn Birch Hollow Fibers on Instagram A Stash of One's Own by Clara Parkes