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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: craft
Episode 82: Riot
This week, inevitably, is all about the recent London riots. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as I share some exciting news; take a look at a new craft and fibre magazine; examine what’s on my needles, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged books, craft, Entangled Magazine, Franklin Habit, London Events, The Panopticon, ukulele
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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 55: Handmade Home Truths
The Sweater of Doom is finally finished and whilst modeling the mohair beast behind the microphone, I’ll be discussing the professional advice some handmade sellers sought from a marketing expert; plus we take a look at the baby patterns you’ve recommended, there’s … Continue reading
Tea Table
I always enjoy reading The Guardian’s Craft pages although, as with so many projects and patterns, I rarely get around to making any of them. Until now. Behold, my newly re-vamped table, thanks to this lovely article by Will Taylor. … Continue reading
Tagged Bright Bazaar, craft, Do It Yourself, guardian, table, wallpaper
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V&A Stitched Up
Fear not, those dastardly knitters have not been misbehaving in the hallowed halls of the V&A museum, (well not recently) no, this is the genius that is their Friday late night opening, in association with fabulous crafty folk! Stitched Up is … Continue reading
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Tagged craft, London Events, museums, Stitched Up, Tea & Make, v&a
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Guardian Craft Guides
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
Episode 25: Fifteen
This week the Sheep goes mobile, reporting back from a special knitting workshop at the Fifteen restaurant. Plus there’s a quick look at some online knitting patterns and for those of you looking for love, I have just the place … Continue reading
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Tagged craft, knit on the net, London Events, LRB personals, sheep about town
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Episode 11: London & The Crawl
World Wide Knit In Public Day, and what better way to celebrate than with Stitch’n’Bitch London’s Knit Crawl. Debating knitting alone versus knitting en masse, I report back from the tashtastic adventure. Plus a rundown of what other knitters have … Continue reading
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Tagged craft, London Events, moustaches, Stitch London, things to do in London
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Episode 7: Whales & Guerrillas
Arghh, the perils of technology. I’ve spent the past two days trying to upload this episode. Clearly the internet pixies are having a good old laugh at my expense. Th irony being, of course, that this week’s show is all … Continue reading
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Tagged craft, craft guerrilla, failure, guerrilla knitting, media madness
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Episode 3: Anarchy & Chocolate
Happy Easter – hope everyone’s enjoying the long weekend and eating lots of chocolate. This week we’re looking at Guerrilla Knitting, handmade courses and the best online shopping for something a little more original. This week’s links: Craft Guerrilla Knitta … Continue reading
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Tagged courses, craft, graffiti knitting, guerrilla knitting, Handmade Shopping, workshop
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