It's the very last podcast of the year! Today I'm reviewing my 18 in 2018 Happiness project, looking forward to my new word of the year, sharing some inspiration I found on a lovely workshop, and plotting what I'll be knitting over the break. I also have news about a special pattern sale starting today! 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: The Curious Handmade Handmade Gift Guide for Knitters and Makers The Shawl Society Season 1 book on Amazon.co.uk The Shawl Society Season 1 book on Amazon.com The Brand Stylist The Happier Podcast Brynn & Co Etsy Sweet Felicia Hat Mrs. Browns Bags Sky Map Wrap by Emily Foden Clio Pullover by Elizabeth Doherty Elton by Joji Locatelli Sockvent 2018 Vintage Fairy Lights Socks All the patterns in The Handmade Sock Society and Knitvent 2018 are now available to buy as single patterns!

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: Espa Advent Calendar Dust of Snow Wrap Land of Sweets Cowl The Red Robin Socks The Handmade Sock Society The Red Robin Shawl   The first Curious Handmade book ever has been published in real, tangible, paperback format, and is now available!! Buy The Shawl Society Season 1 book on Amazon.co.uk Buy The Shawl Society Season 1 book on Amazon.com The Shiny Bees Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast The Self Publishing Format Podcast The Knitting Pipeline Podcast I'm doing a special Instagram contest to celebrate the launch! Once you have your copy, all you have to do is take a cute photo of the book, or a photo of you knitting one of the shawls from The Shawl Society Season 1 and tag it with #TheShawlSociety1Book On January 15th I'll pick 11 winners from the hashtag: one Grand Prize winner, and 10 winners of a limited edition Shawl Society enamel pin. Big Blue Moma Baskets The Wool Kitchen The Talisman Shawl Sky Map Wrap by Emily Foden Viola Knits About Winter by Emily Foden on Ravelry The Healthy Knitter Project Peace 2018 Details

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  

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: Mini Yarn Guide London Launch party on October 23rd at the Yarn in The City Knit Night Yarnporium is in London November 2nd - 3rd Quing Fibre Hay Pullover by Clare Mountain Elton by Joji Locatelli Red Robin Shawl Knitvent 2018 presales are now open! Knitvent Chatter Thread Yarn Spoiler Thread To enter the giveaway: 1.) Grab your copy of Knitvent 2018 2.) Create a Project Page for A Dust of Snow, the first Knitvent 2018 mystery pattern 3.) Post in the Knitvent Giveaway Thread: you can share your favourite peaceful poem, or a peaceful holiday memory I’ll draw our winners at random after Monday, Oct 29th. The Fat Squirrel Circus Tonic Handmade The Crafty Jackalope Eva Faith Shop

  Today on the podcast I have one last shawl to share from Season III of The Shawl Society, and lots of stories from the Curious Handmade Country House Retreat. Once again there is a bit of yarn enabling in this episode, as all the lovely makers from our CHCH mini market spoiled us with their fabulous yarn, notions, and project bags. 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 Grocery Girls Podcast Suburban Stitcher Sweet Georgia Podcast Doubleknit Podcast Stash and Burn Podcast Stitches West This week the last shawl of The Shawl Society Season III was released! What an incredible season it has been. Thank you all so much for being a part of this story. The Whole World is a Garden Shawl  Lore by The Fibre Co The Borrowdale Collection La Bien Aimee A Yarn Story Bumble Stitches Podcast Bumble Stitches Shop Elton by Joji Locatelli Gather Yarn Seren Yarns Suffolk Socks Hay Pullover by Clare Mountain

I have a big juicy episode for you today, all about the amazing time I had in Vancouver at Knit City. I got to spend lots of quality time with some fabulous knitting friends and gathered a lot of lovely knitting treasures at the incredible market place. I should probably but a big enabling warning on today's podcast, because the many glorious vendors I mention are totally irresistible. I also have a bit of news about my most recent patterns and the upcoming Knitvent season (and the last pattern of The Shawl Society Season 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: Knit City by Knit Social (2019 dates announced!) Rewilding Shawl The Fibre Co. Meadow Hazelnut Socks from The Handmade Sock Society Olann Yarn Joji Locatelli Veera Välimäki  Tracie and Jodi of The Grocery Girls Knit Podcast Amirisu Botan Shawl Woolfolk Suburban Stitcher Sweet Georgia Yarns Tin Can Knits Andrea Mowry Button Button Elton Sweater by Joi Locatelli La Bien Aimee Interpretations Stitch Mischief Rifle Paper Co. Gauge Dyeworks Flax by Tin Can Knits Sweet Fiber Yarns Sweet Felicia Hat by Jodi Brown Hastings Mitts by Tracie Millar Strange Brew Book by Tin Can Knits Mountain Mist by Tin Can Knits Icefall by Tin Can Knits Julie Asselin Pom Pom Quarterly Big Blue Moma So Just Shop Atelier Nekozuki Boreal Folk Apothecary Boreal Folk Instagram Lichen and Lace Viola Loop London Midknit Cravings Yarn Ink Nature's Luxury

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

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

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

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

I'm back from my holidays with stories and news! I missed you all and while it was lovely to be in Australia it's also wonderful to land back home and start settling back into regular life. Today's a bit of a catchup and a little peak forward at what's coming up next for Curious Handmade! 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: Happier Podcast Coast Trek Fred Hollows Foundation     Mark Dawson Lee Child Tilda Fabric The Shawl Society Season III The Handmade Sock Society Land of Sweets Cowl Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Wick Shawl The Walk Collection Honey Bee Dance Socks The Wool Barn Cashmere Sock in Pecan Knitty City Vancouver  

  Photo Credit: Deb Hickman Today on the podcast I have a brand new sock pattern to introduce: our 4th design in this year's Handmade Sock Society. I'm also reviewing a few books that I've found really helpful in my journey to stay healthy. Knitting can take a toll on our muscular-skeletal system, so if we want to keep knitting prolifically, it's important to take care of ourselves. Knitting can also be a source of healing and an act of self-care, so I take a look at some books which cover that side of things as well. 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 Handmade Sock Society Honey Bee Dance Socks The Wool Barn Cashmere Sock in Pecan The Healthy Writer by Joanna Penn  The Creative Penn Podcast Self Care For The Real World by Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips Knit for Health and Wellness by Betsan Corkhill

Today's episode is short and sweet, which is appropriate, since I'm talking about my favourite little knitting projects: socks! I have a few on the go right now (they are perfect travel knitting, and I always bring some on every holiday) and I'm stalking more patterns on Ravelry, as always. Got to keep that 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 Shawl Society Season III The Handmade Sock Society Galiano Socks by Tracie Millar Sweet Fiber Yarns Indigo Leaves Socks by Joji Locatelli Madelinetosh Work Sock Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B. Anderson Cyril Socks by Danielle Jorge (Dani from Little Bobbins!) Clark Socks by Jacyln Brooklyn Knitfolk

On today's episode I have a new Shawl Society pattern to introduce, and some good news about my violin exam! I have a short review of a book that I've found helpful when it comes to making progress on my goals. I'm also exploring some habits and ideas that could help me get more done, with a little mid-year review of what's working and what I'd like to do more of.   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: Leap Year by Helen Russell TwoSet Violin YouTube Eddy Chen YouTube Strides Habit Tracker Streaks App Asana Monday App Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli The Shawl Society Season III The Handmade Sock SocietyWick Shawl The Walk Collection

Today on the podcast I'm talking about a subject that some might find a little controversial, but which I find very inspiring and empowering: craftivism. The idea of changing the world for the better in both big and small ways with the power of making is a wonderful thing. I take a look at the #titsoutcollective spearheaded by Countess Ablaze, talk a bit about how discovering craftivism has changed the way I look at my own craft, and take a peek at some of the lovely patterns from the Collective. Photo Credit: Townhouse Yarns (Colourway: Get Your Paws Off My Silky Drawers) 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: Countess Ablaze Tits Out Collective #titsoutcollective on Instagram Betsy Greer's Craftivism site and manifesto Pussy Hat Project DIY Rules for a WFT World by Krista Suh Exposure Top by Julie Knits In Paris Twits Shawl by Agrarian Artisan (crochet) The Wave Shawl by Dandelions & Butterflies Flash 'Em When You're Ready Shawl by Ann Turley Dreith in Studio ATD Boobs Out Beanie by Jane Murison The Erika Cowl by Louise Tilbrook

Today's podcast contains a heartfelt ode to one of my favourite subjects...decluttering. It's a bit of a pet cause for me because of how dramatically it improves my day to day life. Knowing where everything is and having room to breathe is one of the best things I can do for my creativity, and I don't think I'm alone in that! I also have a peek at some patterns that are on my radar as perfect minimalist/capsule wardrobe pieces. 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 Life Changing Magic of Tidying Book Curious Handmade Podcasts Ch 59: Talking Tidying with Paula of The Knitting Pipeline Use Less YouTube Channel Spark Joy Book Hollows by Melody Hoffmann Manderines Video Podcast Blacker Yarns Swan Falkland Islands 4 Ply Cave Point Shawl by Paula Emons-Fuessle Quince and Co. Chickadee Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose Witching Hour Pullover by Renée Callahan

  This week on the podcast I'm all excited about my most recent FO, and already thinking about how many WIPs are going to make the cut and jet off to Australia with me for a holiday. (Spoiler alert: too many!) 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: Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Cima by Shibui Silk Cloud by Shibui A Yarn Story Curious Handmade Ravelry Group The Shawl Society Season III Maytham Shawl  Ivy Over The Door Shawl  Since these are larger shawls this season, I have made the mini KAL deadlines for each mini KAL about 2 months apart instead of one! Maytham KAL ends 31 July Ivy Over The Door KAL ends 31 August 3rd shawl KAL ends 30 Sept 4th shawl KAL ends 31 Oct 5th shawl KAL ends 30 Nov 6th shawl KAL/Grand KAL end 31 Dec The Little Grey Girl The Little Grey Girl Instagram Pure Joy Shawl by Joji Locatelli Clio Pullover by Elizabeth Doherty Clark Socks by Jaclyn Salem Brynn & Co. Embroidery Simplicity 1108 Kimono Top Pattern

Today's episode is short and sweet. The school year is wrapping up here in London and there are plenty of events to prepare for with the kids. In between, I'm still working on our new sewing space and doing a bit of de-stashing. I'm also chatting about the Just a Card Campaign, which is all about supporting and appreciating the work of independent makers. 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: Wollmise The Hairpin Leg Company The Hairpin Leg Company Instagram Just a Card Campaign on Instagram Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Sarah Hamilton Prints  Sarah Hamilton Prints Instagram Betty Etiquette Betty Etiquette Instagram Meadow Yarn Kits for TSS III - The Ivy Over The Door

Today on the podcast I have news about my brand new sewing space and how it's shaping up. I've also got a bit of advice for anyone flummoxed by the German Short Row Heel on the Astrantia Socks, and some sneaky hints about what's coming up next in The Shawl Society Season 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: The Hairpin Leg Company The Hairpin Leg Company Instagram Ray Stitch The Gathered Dress by The Avid Seamstress Trapeze Dress by Merchant and Mills Chardon Skirt by Deer and Doe Mélilot Shirt by Deer and Doe Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli The Astrantia Socks The Maytham Shawl Meadow Yarn Hain Kits  

Today on the podcast I fill you in on the lovely camping trip we took last weekend, and chat about how my 18 in 2018 Happiness Project is going so far. I've also got more musings on decluttering, announcement of our recent giveaway winners, and an introduction to the latest pattern in the Handmade Sock Society! 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 New Forest Last week The Maytham Shawl was released! There are some lovely WIPs showing up on Instagram already, just check #MaythamShawl and #TheShawlSociety to see what members are up to! On Monday we released the third pattern in The Handmade Sock Society: The Astrantia Socks As gardens burst into frenzied bloom under the strong sunlight of in midsummer, Astrantia is content to sparkle in the shade. She’s not the showiest plant to flower at this time of year, but once you make her acquaintance, her twinkling charm is irresistible. The name Astrantia is drawn from the Latin word for “star” and when you see the masses of spangled blossoms it produces each year, ranging from palest white through pale mauves, warm pinks, and dusky burgundies, that celestial title makes perfect sense. This flower also has a more humble folk name— “Hattie’s Pincushion”—a rather sweet connection to the stitching and making we hold so dear. The Astrantia Socks mark the midway point of this season of The Handmade Sock Society. Our third pattern is a celebration of the uncomplicated beauty to be found tucked away in quiet corners, even when the world is at its loudest and brightest. Written in three sizes, these socks are knit from the top down with a sweet bobble and twisted rib cuff, and are finished with a german short row heel and a wedge toe. Three pretty Astrantia flowers adorn the side of a simple sock: the pattern is mirrored between the pair. Voolenvine Yarn Coast Trek Fred Hollows Foundation Impressionist KAL Winner P374 Post 19 - You can see her gorgeous shawl here! Homespun House Madeline Tosh TSS III Kickoff Giveaway Grand Prize Winner RachelFtz post 20 Hue Loco 10 Pattern/Collection Winners 1. ElfinPetronella post 128 2. Wenditoo post 30 3. 4mugglemom post 12 4. marinegar 221 5. quiltangel post 184 6. vixis post 205 7. sealight post 62 8. Niveas post 180 9. Claussdk Post 153 10. terimwal Post 169 All winners please get in touch with me on Ravelry, and I'll arrange to get your prizes to you. If you're a winner of a pattern or collection, have a browse through my Ravelry Designer Shop and choose your prize, then message me on Ravelry with your choice! Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Clark Socks by Jaclyn Salem Clark Socks KAL in Brooklyn Knitfolk –  May 6 – July 8, WIPs are allowed.  

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

  Today on the show I chat about how the warmer weather has set off the urge for a spring declutter and destash: with a new level of Marie Kondo magic. I also have a few updates about how my 100 Days project is going. Most of all, I'm spending a little time stalking some shawls from the teachers at the upcomping Bath Retreat...a few of these are already WIPs, with others high on my Fantasy Queue. 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 Spark Joy by Marie Kondo Brynn & Co LouLeigh Project Bags Down Dog Yoga App Impressionists MKAL Voolenvine Yarn Angular Momentum by Renée Callahan Miss Babs Yarn Jo Shawl by Renée Callahan Shibui Shawl by Melody Hoffman Laine Magazine Manderines podcast Invincible Summer Shawl by Susanne Sommer La Bien Aimée  Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Starting Point Shawl by Joji Locatelli  Fading Point Shawl by Joji Locatelli Shibui Knits Yarn at A Yarn Story  

  On today's podcast, I'm back after a little break, chatting about the projects I have going on right now, the newest pattern in The Handmade Sock Society and another lovely challenge that's inspiring me right now. 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 in advance or on the door We'd love to see some locals there, so please do drop by if you're in the area for a cuppa and a bit of knitting! Show Links The 100 Day Project Gretchen Rubin, The Happiness Project, 18 in 2018 Brynn & Co Dropcloth Samplers by Rebecca Ringquist Beyond Measure Creative Bug Rebecca Ringquist Embroidery Sampler Cyril Socks Clio Pullover Hay Pullover I have released the 2nd pattern in the Handmade Sock Society, The Magnolia Socks Melbourne Magnolia Yarn at Circus Tonic Handmade We're at the end of the second week of the Impressionists MKAL and it's going so beautifully! The MKAL threads in the Curious Handmade Group are very active, so please pop in and say hello!

Today on the podcast I'm finally getting to look back on my time at EYF, after leaving you on a bit of a cliffhanger last week. I chat about the joys of meeting some wonderful podcasters in the Blacker Yarns Podcaster Lounge, explore some new-to-me knitting podcasts, and fill you in on some of my EYF purchases! I've also got the name of the Interpretations Giveaway winner and some more info about the new giveaway for the Impressionists Mystery Knit Along. 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 Handmade Sock Society Circus Tonic Handmade  Voolenvine The first clue in the Impressionists MKAL arrives Saturday 31 March! You can get your copy on Ravelry here now, at a special Early Bird Price! Voolenvine Impressionists MKAL Kits On Saturday March 31 @ 10am ET, Kristen will be re-stocking more kits in her online shop, to give you all a chance to snag one. After that, the colours will be available individually. MKAL Giveaway! Closes just before the first clue comes out.  Grand Prize: A copy of Laine Magazine Issue 4 (which includes my new Fragments Sock pattern, along with 11 other gorgeous designs) A gorgeous hard-cover knitting journal from Laine. The “My Knitting Notes” Journal is an elegant way to document your knitting journey. A beautiful skein of fingering-weight yarn from the delightful Eden Cottage Yarns I’ll also be giving away 10 more prizes: each winner can choose the pattern or collection of their choice from my designs on Ravelry! Here’s what you need to do to be in with a chance to win: Create a project page for The Impressionists MKAL. You can use the placeholder graphic or upload a photo of your yarn. Post in the giveaway thread with your favourite Impressionist artist or painting. Including images is encouraged (There's already a thread full of inspiring art as people consider yarns and colourways) but it’s not required! I’ll draw random winners and announce them Saturday the 31st of March! Good luck! Interpretations giveaway winner: "Kristina Jelinek with her comment: Seriously, what’s not to love?   Amazing patterns, phenomenal yarns– what a celebration of creativity, beauty and craft! Rose Quartz is probably my favorite, but everything is stunning. Thank you for the opportunity to win!" Congrats and please contact me with your Ravelry name! Knit British Podcast Blacker Yarns Fluffy Fibers Podcast Fiber Trek Podcast Kammebornia Podcast Ninja Chickens Podcast  Hey Brown Berry Podcast Knitography Podcast Knitography and Selbu Sock Blockers collaboration Knit Style Podcast The Stitch Mistress Instagram The Grocery Girls Podcast Babbles Travelling Yarns Podcast Fiber Tales Podcast The Green Bean Podcast Pink Hazel Bags Woolenflower Moel View The Wool Kitchen Travelknitter Beyond Measure mYak Yarn Little Bobbins Podcast

I have so much exciting news this episode, and so much to recap after a whirlwind few weeks that I think it will take a few podcasts to share all my stories! Today I'm talking about a recent shawl design, sharing more details about our upcoming MKAL (with a lovely giveaway coming up to celebrate) and recapping some of the highlights of our Curious Handmade Country House Retreat (EYF will have to wait till next week!) 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 Impressionists MKAL has opened for pre-sales today! Laine Magazine Issue 4 Eden Cottage Yarns I published out Curious Handmade Country House Retreat pattern, Little Meg Shawl, made from the gorgeous Canopy Fingering yarn by The Fibre Co: Clio Pullover Cyril Socks Rita Socks Mandy Pattullo Textile Collage by Mandy Pattullo Periscoping Sisters  Inked Indigo Yarns Instagram The Grocery Girls Mrs. Browns Bags gather.yarn Instagram Suffolk Socks Emma – Seren Yarns Instagram Blue Bee Studio Lineate Hat

Today on the podcast I have one more peek forward at the EYF, which is happening this weekend, and then dive into a review of the latest gorgeous collaboration between super talented designers Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki. As a special 5th anniversary treat, they've paired each of the patterns in their Interpretations Vol. 5 collection with a custom colourway from a wonderful indie dyer. I fall in love with some of these very special yarns and try my best to narrow down my favourite patterns from the book. Be sure to listen for your chance to win a copy of Interpretations Vol. 5 in our giveaway! ETA: THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED 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 D & A Binder Vintage Shop Fittings Clio Pullover EYF Podcasters Lounge KnitBritish Blacker Yarns KnitBritish Podcast  Yarngasm Podcast Caithness Craft The Grocery Girls Lina Knits Mrs M's Curiosity Cabinet Yarn in the City East London Knit podcast Little Yellow Uke Crafts Skeindeer  :LouLeigh Podcast TravelKnitter Hogmany Colourway Blacker Yarns Jacob mYak Yarn Holmes Wrap by Michelle Wang Pom Pom Magazine Interpretations Volume 5 Reflection Shawl by Veera Välimäki Uncommon Thread Pink Hazel Julie Asselin Eden Cottage Yarns Neighbourhood Fiber Co louhittaren luola The Plucky Knitter House of A La Mode Hedgehog Fibres La Bien Aimée madelinetosh Walk Collection Interpretations Website Yarn Page Separate Ways Pullover by Joji Glacier Tunic by Joji Chasing Light Shawl by Veera The Fibre Co. Canopy   

On today's podcast I'm continuing my run-up excitement for EYF. The Podcaster Lounge is always a highlight. As a podcaster, it's really special to be able to chat with some of my listeners face-to-face, and as a podcast fan I'm thrilled to get to meet podcasters I enjoy and admire. I take a look at some new-to-me podcasts and some favourites, chat a bit about the mini market we'll be having at the CHCH retreat, and share some stories from a special and much-needed day out in London with friends. 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: Membership to The Handmade Sock Society is open! The Curious Handmade Country House Retreat Mini Market Melmerby, Cumbria, Tuesday 13 March 4:30pm to 6pm Voolenvine Update for The Upcoming Curious Handmade MKAL There will be a special update at 7pm EST tonight, Friday March 9th on the Voolenvine Yarns website of kits for the next Curious Handmade MKAL. The MKAL will begin at the end of March, and Voolenvine should have at least one more update between now and then, so if you don't manage to snag a kit, there will be another chance. This will also be a lovely pattern for stash busting! Show Links EYF Podcasters Lounge Selma's Knits Podcast Hawthorne Cottage Crafts Podcast TJ Frog Podcast Knitography Podcast Knitography and Selbu Sock Blockers collaboration The Corner of Craft Podcast Fluffy Fibres Podcast Fiber Trek Podcast Cammebornia Podcast Ninja Chickens Podcast  Kristy Glass Knits The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering Yarn Laine Magazine Suffolk Socks Emma - Seren Yarns - Instagram Gather Yarns Raystitch The Avid Seamstress - The Gather Dress Voolenvine Yarns

Edinburgh Yarn Festival is getting closer and closer, and I'm getting more and more excited. On this week's show I chat about a few (okay, more than a few) vendors I'm really looking forward to visiting. You really need a plan to make the most of the EYF Marketplace! We're also on a little bit of an embroidery kick here at Curious Handmade Headquarters, with our embroidery workshop last weekend, a special guest teacher at the upcoming Curious Handmade Country House Retreat, and one of my 18 for 2018 projects! 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 Membership to The Handmade Sock Society is open! The Curious Handmade Country House Retreat Mini Market Melmerby, Cumbria, Tuesday 13 March 4:30pm to 6pm Show Links Little Skein In The Big Wool The Knot Hole Tree Shawl Fragment Socks Laine Magazine Laine Issue 4 patterns on Ravelry Voolenvine Yarn Edinburgh Yarn Festival Exhibitors La Bien Aimée A Yarn Story Blacker Yarns Blacker Breeds Jacob Eden Cottage Yarns The Fibre Co. Daughter of a Shepherd Kettle Yarn Co.  Woolenflower The Wool Kitchen Travelknitter The Walk Collection Tilly Flop Designs Pink Hazel Bags Beyond Measure Jill Draper Makes Stuff Rauwerk Hey Mama Wolf Moel View La Fée Fil Garthenor Mandy Pattulo Brynn & Co. Embroidery Kits and gorgeous little scissors Startup Library - Hand Embroidery by Kat McTee

Today on the podcast, I share a little bit about some new designs in progress, some that are on the way, and two that were released this week! The new releases are collaborations with some of the most creative people in knitting right now: Anne of Little Skein in The Big Wool and her swoon-worthy kits, and the wonderful ladies of Laine magazine. Speaking of Laine, I also spend a little time daydreaming about a few of the gorgeous new designs in Issue 4. 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 Membership to The Handmade Sock Society is open! Midwinter Stitching Embroidery Workshop London, Saturday 24 February 10am to 3pm More details and sign up here The Curious Handmade Country House Retreat Mini Market Melmerby, Cumbria, Tuesday 13 March 4:30pm to 6pm Show Links Voolenvine Yarn Clio Pullover The Fibre Co Canopy Fingering Little Skein In The Big Wool The Knot Hole Tree Shawl Hundred Acre Wood Shawl Duck Duck Wool Fragment Socks Laine Magazine Laine Issue 4 patterns on Ravelry Magnolia Pullover by Camilla Vad Camilla Vad Yarn(Danish website) Kate Cardigan by Libby Jonson Laine Magazine at A Yarn Story Laine Magazine at Meadow Yarns Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland 4 Ply Curious Handmade Ravelry Group The Comfy Red Couch Podcast

  On today's episode, I have a gorgeous book to review, which features a whole new knitting technique! I also announce our winners from the 2017 Knitvent KAL and chat a little about some Curious Handmade developments, including what it's been like to plan the year so intently. 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 Membership to The Handmade Sock Society has reopened! I am so delighted to welcome sock knitters new and old to our mysterious sock fellowship. You can now join at the Early Bird Price for a short time. There's already lively conversation going on in our Ravelry thread, and from past experience I know that this is going to be an incredible group of passionate, friendly, community-minded knitters. I can't wait to get started! Midwinter Stitching Embroidery Workshop London, Saturday 24 February 10am to 3pm More details and sign up here The Curious Handmade Country House Retreat Mini Market Melmerby, Cumbria, Tuesday 13 March 4:30pm to 6pm Show Links Clio Pullover Yarniacs Podcast Eighteen in 2018 Happiness Project thread in the Curious Handmade Ravelry group We have our Knitvent 2017 Winners! Winner 1 - post 85 - Bomblet Winner 2 - post 406: -  Loesjevdm Please PM me on Ravelry and I'll get the prizes sent out as soon as possible! Marlisle by Anna Maltz Penguin by Anna Maltz Humbolt Sweater Chrissie Day Pom Pom Magazine Trembling Pullover

On today's podcast I have a giveaway winner to announce, a new Handmade Sock Society pattern to introduce, and another fun planning challenge to help put a bit more fun, lightheartedness, and excitement into the new(ish) year! 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 Membership to The Handmade Sock Society has reopened! I am so delighted to welcome sock knitters new and old to our mysterious sock fellowship. You can now join at the Early Bird Price for a short time. There's already lively conversation going on in our Ravelry thread, and from past experience I know that this is going to be an incredible group of passionate, friendly, community-minded knitters. I can't wait to get started! Midwinter Stitching Embroidery Workshop London, Saturday 24 February 10am to 3pm More details and sign up here Show Links Meadow Yarns Unthank Road – Yarn Fictions Zweig Pullover by Caitlin Hunter Recollection by Renée Callahan East London Knits Etsy The winner of the Recollection giveaway is Rachel with her comment:  February 2, 2018 at 11:47 pm "While we were dating, my (now) husband learned to crochet. The two of us worked together to knit a log cabin afghan out of just about all of my acrylic stash. We still have it and put it on our bed every winter. There are special memories to each bit of yarn as well as a wonderful memory of making the afghan." Please contact me by email or on Ravelry with your Ravelry name and I'll get your copy over to you! Winter Rose Socks Happier Podcast Happier in Hollywood Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast Interpretations Brynn and Co Etsy Shop Brynn and Co Instagram Laine Magazine Little Skein in The Big Wool Stitches West 

  On today's episode I have a 2018 Make Nine Update, a review of a gorgeous new collection by Renée Callahan of East London Knits, a last call for Knitvent 2017 FOs, and some more sock knitting help. 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 Membership to The Handmade Sock Society has reopened! I am so delighted to welcome sock knitters new and old to our mysterious sock fellowship. You can now join at the Early Bird Price for a short time. There's already lively conversation going on in our Ravelry thread, and from past experience I know that this is going to be an incredible group of passionate, friendly, community-minded knitters. I can't wait to get started! Midwinter Stitching Embroidery Workshop London, Saturday 24 February 10am to 3pm More details and sign up here Show Links Edinburgh Yarn Festival Podcast Lounge Blacker Yarn  Clio Pullover Recollection by Renée Callahan Jo Shawl Sweater for Lucille East London Knits Etsy Meadow Yarn Hoo Eden Cottage Yarn Tempo 4 Ply Meadow Yarns Unthank Road - Yarn Fictions Knitventers...you have a short extension to enter the Knitvent 2017 KAL: just get your project pages up and post your finished objects in the thread before Monday the 5th of February for a chance to win one of our lovely prizes, which include lovely things from: Prairie Bag Works  Eva Faith The Wool Kitchen yarn that I used for Tulle Shawl LouLeigh 

On today's show I'm starting to get excited about the upcoming Edinburgh Yarn Festival and the Podcast Lounge. I've also been deep in planning for the year and discovered the 2018 Make Nine Challenge, which has inspired me to put together a list of personal projects I'd love to complete by the end of the year. 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 Membership to The Handmade Sock Society has reopened! I am so delighted to welcome sock knitters new and old to our mysterious sock fellowship. You can now join at the Early Bird Price for a short time. There's already lively conversation going on in our Ravelry thread, and from past experience I know that this is going to be an incredible group of passionate, friendly, community-minded knitters. I can't wait to get started! Show Links Edinburgh Yarn Festival Podcast Lounge Blacker Yarn  Quill Shawl Fluffy Fibers Fluffy Fibers Instagram Lucky Lucille Blog Post Home Row Fiber Co Instagram My 2018 Make Nine list Hay Pullover Pure Joy Shawl Juno Fibre Arts Alice Yarn - discontinued Starting Point Clio Pullover Ysolda Blend no. 1 Clark Socks Brooklyn Knitfolk Podcast All the Love Pullover Triskelion Yarn Oracle Shawl Voolenvine Yarns  Yarngasm Podcast The Little Garden Cardigan Moeke Yarns Fingering weight sweater – Japan Sleeves or Pavement My Make Nine Pinterest Board

Today on the show I'm reflecting a little bit more on the "Word of the Year" idea, with some wonderful words chosen by some of our Curious Crew Members. I also answer some questions about The Handmade Sock Society, which will be starting in February, and introduce you to a fabulous charity effort fueled by the love of yarn and the power of handknit socks. 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 Twas the Night Before Christmas Socks Circus Tonic Handmade Hay Pullover Laine Magazine If you'd like to learn more about The Flower Power Fund and all the gorgeous sock yarn involved, make sure to follow the Instagram account @FlowerPowerFund. You can also stay connected with the community on Facebook, here. Marie Curie Charity Flower Power Fund mailing list West Yorkshire Spinners Marie Curie Quest Socks Norah George Yarns Snowdrop Preorders Sign up to the Curious Handmade Mailing List at this link Apple Blossom Socks Vintage Fairy Light Socks

Catching up in the New Year and sharing about our holiday to Canada, a delightful afternoon visiting some yarn stores in Vancouver and holiday knitting including Little Bobbins Christmas Eve Cast On. 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 Little Bobbins Podcast Twas the Night Before Christmas Socks Circus Tonic Handmade Yarn Ink Mrs Brown's Bags Hay Pullover Wet Coast Wools The Fawn and The Fox Custom Woolen Mills Baaad Anna's Tusken Knits MAIWA Honest Yarn Surprise Party Shawl Surprise Party KAL with The Grocery Girls Kitterly Surprise Party Shawl Kits Knit Aid Unicef Syrian Appeal