Monthly Archives: January 2010

Episode 37: The Shoreditch Sisters

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Hoxton

This week the Women’s Institute embrace the power of the Knit, thanks to a knitting workshop with the Shoreditch Sisters; plus we take a look at the latest edition of Knitscene and a website that puts a new spin those … Continue reading →

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Look what I made…

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Hoxton

Pretty painless, all things considered. I used the Tidepool Socks pattern, which was fine except I made the foot 1/4” longer and used a three-needle cast off on the inside, instead of grafting. On a practical level, I have nothing … Continue reading →

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Episode 36: Knitting Mad Men

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Hoxton

This week we examine the advertising Mad Men who’ve been doing a little yarnstorming of their own; plus my knitting confession; some yummy yarn from the UK; a crowdsourcing knitting project; and knitting for a worthy cause. Vodafone yarnstorm advert … Continue reading →

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Guardian Craft Guides

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Hoxton

Gosh, I find I have been added to the Guardian press office’s mailing list of crafty folk, which makes me feel rather official and grown-up. I suspect they have no idea about the beards/ukulele/pom-poms, but nevermind, looky what they’ve told … Continue reading →

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Episode 35: Let It Snow

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Hoxton

“Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the knitting is so delightful…” The Sheep is back, with a New Year’s resolution; the warmest knitting out there; and the fabulous nominations for the Bobby Awards on Ravelry.  So tune in, grab … Continue reading →

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