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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: gifts
Santa’s Little Helper
I don’t wish to cause anyone alarm, but it cannot have escaped your notice that Christmas is approaching with the kind of speed that never seems to apply to Post Office queues or conversations about trainspotting with your Great Uncle … Continue reading
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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Party Shoes
There are limits to knitting. I know, I know, it feels almost blasphemous to say so, but there are certain things knitting simply cannot do, where it becomes, dare I say it, useless. Nevertheless, knitting’s all I’ve got, so this … Continue reading
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
Little Wren Pottery
Victoria Baker is a potter who runs a handmade ceramics studio in North East England. She makes all the pieces herself, finishing the rustic stoneware with colour glazes inspired by the natural world. There’s a range of homeware, from cups … Continue reading
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Tagged ceramics, gifts, Handmade Shopping, Little Wren Pottery, pottery
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Episode 62: Knitwear of Doom
This week we look at what happens when your knitwear turns against you, plus there are some new patterns from an old favourite, some Christmas gift ideas, a new flashmob advert that’s raising a smile, and an awful lot of … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, brooklyn tweed, cake, gifts, gin, Sweater of Doom, YouTube Craziness
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Episode 52: Knitting For Others
It seems that Christmas is determined to arrive as early as possible this year, which reminds those of us knitting gifts that it’s time to start planning our patterns for the festive season. So this week we’re taking a look … Continue reading
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Tagged Artists Palette Yarns, brooklyn tweed, Christmas knitting, fiber beat, gifts, knitting podcasts, nuurdygirl, voolenvine, yarn, YouTube Craziness
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Episode 31: DIY
Do It Yourself and the perils of self-assembly furniture this week, plus a look at the latest issue of Interweave Knits and a fabulous handmade shopping site for those tricky Christmas gifts. And if you have a moment to spare … Continue reading
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Tagged Do It Yourself, folksy, gifts, interweave knits, knitajourney, survey
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Episode 29: Gift
If you can’t face any more Christmas knitting, then this week’s episode may help, as we take a look at knitting kits so your friends can knit their own gifts. Plus there are more podcasts for you to check out; … Continue reading
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Tagged beards, Christmas knitting, cool knitted stuff, fifteen, gifts, keep & share, kim hargreaves, kits, knitting kits, knitting podcasts, rowan, threadbanger
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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
