In this week’s episode we’re talking about grandparents, the Victoria & Albert Museum and some alternative night’s out around London that mix the old and new.
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Hoxton Handmade’s Favourite Knitting Patterns- PetraI realise it's only the beginning of February, and temperatures here are around freezing, but this sweet jumper is a lovely piece of Springtime knitwear to look forward to. It's knitted in one piece, top-down, in worsted-weight yarn, so shouldn't take long to whip up. I suspect the little two-stitch cables are twisted/crossed stitches, and the […]
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I love playing cards! We should have a knitting / card-playing picnic in hoxton square. I know we don’t quite have enough hands for this, but surely it would just add to the fun…
I do think that, until recently, older people were special because of the times they lived in and/or through. Like you said, they were often crafty out of necessity. It makes me worry about the generations of the information age. What will they have to offer their children and grandchildren? I know, cynical. But hoping the crafty revolution will cure humankind’s ills…
Card picnic brilliant scheme! We will have to try it this summer.
As for future generations, we’re all going to live forever aren’t we? So I guess it won’t matter so much…;) But agree craftiness cures pretty much everything…!
Hi there from Australia. I’m a bit behind on your episodes but have just heard your call out and plea to leave a message if you are one of the 30people who listen. I’m sure many more are listening now – you’ve got a great podcast. I enjoy your humour and descriptive writing. I do a podcast too and realise all the preparation that goes into preparing and editing an episode. Thank you for all your efforts and entertainment.
Hi Cath Thanks so much, I’ve heard wonderful things about your show and now that I’m taking a few week’s break I’m looking forward to catching up with it.