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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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Tag Archives: beards
Episode 86: November Movember Wovember
This week we’re out to make the world a better place through the power of wool and a good moustache. Plus, there’s a rundown of some British wool; a yarn review; some quick knits I’ve been working on; and a … Continue reading
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Tagged beards, British wool, Candy Skein, gifts, moustaches, Movember, Wovember, yarn
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Episode 78: Moonshine
This week we catch up with the Sheep’s latest antics. Whatever you do, don’t try this at home… We also take a look at knitterly goings-on in London; the new edition of Knitscene; some lovely handmade shopping; plus there’s the … Continue reading
Episode 77: Shawl Madness
The podcast returns with a look at our ongoing love affair with shawls. Plus we review the latest Interweave and Berroco patterns and discover facial hair that even the Sheep can’t quite embrace. Shawls: Traveling Woman, Ishbel, Annis, Damson, Damask, … Continue reading
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Tagged beards, Berroco, interweave knits, moustaches, pattern book review, shawl, shawls
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Episode 76: Obsession
This week I’m wondering if my yarn habit is getting out of control, plus the Sheep’s favourite obsessions – gin, cake & beards – all get a look in. Eurovision Song Contest Hooray, Still Light, Audrey in Unst Granny Stripe … Continue reading
Episode 74: Rip It
This week we embrace the frog with a look at ripping back your knitting. Plus there’s an update on what I’ve been knitting; you can take your very own knitted royal wedding to a whole new level; an excellent crocheted … Continue reading
Episode 59: Ally Pally
This week I’m off to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace. Plus we take a peek at a new knitting book with a competition to win a copy of your very own and there are beaaaaaaaards! Oh yes. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ally Pally, beards, knitting & stitching show, London Events, moustaches, Purls of Wisdom, sheep about town
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Episode 45: The City At Night
It’s the witching hour over at Hoxton towers, as I take a brief nocturnal tour through the city. Plus we look through the pattern book Haiku Knits, that’s using some unusual fibres; there are some macho knitters who are worth … Continue reading
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Tagged beards, cake, cycling, Haiku Knits, history, London, pattern book review, real men knit
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Episode 40: David v Goliath
This week the Sheep is in a feisty mood, taking a look at copyright theft, the power of Twitter and wondering if we’re sheep following the flock, or David tackling Goliath. Plus, we have another chat about the heinous Daily … Continue reading
Episode 39: The Sheep’s Guide to Podcasting
This week the Sheep takes over, or at least he tries to, and almost destroys my flat in the process… There’s a brief word about the Ravelympics; more bearded knitted wonder; a Night Out at the Museum; and the latest … Continue reading
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Tagged beards, knitting escapades, moustaches, museums, Ravelympics, Rowan Magazine
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Episode 32: Survey
In which I report back on what you’ve been telling me in the Electric Sheep survey, and I start to worry about who I’m talking to… Plus we take a look at the latest knitting patterns from Kim Hargreaves; there’s … Continue reading
