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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 […]
- Petra
Tag Archives: Crimes Against Knitting
Episode 88: Stash Bust 2012
The Sheep returns as we revisit the stash, hopefully without too much of a bust-up, and a new plan for 2012. Plus there are fabulous new patterns from my favourite knitwear designer and my favourite yarn shop, and a terrible … Continue reading
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Tagged brooklyn tweed, Crimes Against Knitting, Loop, pattern book review, stashbust2012, yarn
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Seriously?
We’re all feeling the pinch these days, when even a trip to Topshop feels as though you’re splurging in Harvey Nichols. Every now and again I stare wistfully at some magazine or window display, thinking how fabulous I would look … Continue reading
Episode 79: Things To Do
This week is all about lists and when they get out of hand. Plus we have a look at the latest issue of Rowan Magazine in an epic pattern review, and there’s news of a podcasting meet-up at Knit Nation … Continue reading
Episode 68: Pattern Paywall
This week we’re tackling the slightly controversial topic of pattern pricing. Do you buy books or PDFs? Are they good value for money? Thanks to inspiration from a crafty blogger we’ll be debating the various viewpoints. Plus there’s a look … Continue reading
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Tagged Crimes Against Knitting, guerrilla knitting, Handmade Shopping, hypothetical socks, yarn
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Episode 61: Keep Smiling
This week we consider ways to save a penny or two in the wake of the Spending Review, and find a few things to keep us smiling. From a new knitting book, to the winners of the Purls of Wisdom … Continue reading
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Tagged Cherished, Crimes Against Knitting, kim hargreaves, pattern book review, yarn
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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
Episode 54: A Brief Guide To Hoxton
This week join me for a day out in my neighbourhood! Plus we roam through the wonders of the Feed The Sheep thread on Ravelry, there’s a new (to me) online knitting magazine, an update on the Sweater of Doom, … Continue reading
Episode 23: Elves
This week is in aid of Christmas Knitting Elves everywhere, as we run down the list of ways to help you finish all those gifts in time. Plus there are some handy gift patterns over at Let’s Knit Magazine; a … Continue reading
Episode 21: Inspiration
The Sheep is back. Kicking off Series II with a look at inspiration; a rundown of some fab knitting podcasts; the highs (and lows) of Interweave Knits Weekend and a new yarn from Rowan. Plus we learn that the Force … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Crimes Against Knitting, Interweave knits weekend, knitting podcasts, rowan, Star Wars, yarn
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Episode 14: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
This week London has been sweltering in the heat. Noel Coward had a point and we’ve all been out in the midday sun a little too much lately. So it’s time for Britain’s favourite pastime, as we talk about the … Continue reading
