It’s the 50th episode! Good grief, how did that happen?!? Thank you to all of you who’ve been listening.
On this week’s show, we take a look at the magic and power of colour, and how they’re often taken for granted. We’ve also got a run down of the best jumper patterns for beginner knitters embarking on their first garment, and there’s even a video that combines the wonders of Fraggle Rock with knitting.
In other news, this episode will mark the end of series three. I’ll be taking a brief sabbatical for about six weeks, but fear not the Sheep will return! Probably sometime round the middle of July. Watch this space…
First time jumpers: Top-down raglan; Elizabeth Zimmerman sweater ‘recipe’; Cobblestone; Owls; Oatmeal; Jawbreaker; Minimalist; Debbie Bliss baby patterns – Boat Neck Sweater.
Crafty Crafty – Fraggle Rock knitting song
The Vitruvian man?
Great essay, as always. I read The Virgin Blue years ago and loved it.
Great podcast! Thank you so much for talking about the beginner jumpers! I am obsidian78 on Ravelry and I suggested this topic in your Feed the Sheep thread
Great suggestions and tips. I will be using them to select my first jumper to knit 
6 weeks !!! that’s way too long !!
enjoy your vacation though and don’t think too much about your languishing listeners
enjoy your break but, hold on, did I doze off (sorry, it’s not the company) and miss discussion of the virgin blue? I have to go back and give the episode another listen. I loved that book when I read it some years back.
Dear Lady Hoxton,
I am a very, very big fan. I just discovered you a few weeks ago and am just about caught up. (O no? Then what do I do?)
Just so you know, I went to the Electric Sheep group on Ravelry and friended every single member. You have great listeners!
Hello Yarnsalad – Lady Hoxton! Ha ha! Do I get to wear a hat? And carry a sword? Or perhaps a fan… Hmmm, so long as I have footmen to carry my yarn (and tend to the Sheep) I’m sure either is fine…
Sorry, I digress – hello! So happy to hear you’ve been enjoying the show, thanks for tuning in, and yes, the Sheep’s listeners are truly wonderful folk!
Ah Kim! It was you with the brilliant idea! Thank you so much, I hope its useful
I just recently started listening to you! Loved the episode!!
I feel inspired to knit me an OWL now … YAY!
And may I just say, I LOVED Fraggle Rock!!
Only just now listened to episode 50. FIFTY? !! Wow. Congratulations. How fast time does past. Your essay on color was just fabulous. Enjoyed it so much.