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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: interweave knits
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 70: MODO Fashion Show
The Sheep has a shiny new look this week and to celebrate I join Alice Yu at University College London’s MODO Fashion Show. We also take a look at some fashion forward knitwear, and some crochet that’s more of a … Continue reading
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Tagged books, cool knitted stuff, crimes against crochet, interweave knits, Knit Nation, London Events
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Episode 51: Slow Fashion
The Sheep is back for Series 4, and we’re kicking off with a look at Slow Fashion and some knitting patterns that can withstand changing trends. Plus I report back from the Stitched Selves project; there’s a new issue of … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, bliss, cable luxe, featherweight, fireside, georgie, grannie smith, interweave knits, kelmscott, old spice, sabbatical, Stitch London, Stitch Yourself, Stitched Self, sylvi, YouTube Craziness
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Episode 47: George & the Dragon
We’re charging across English history with St George this week, just keep an eye out for those pesky dragons…. Plus there’s a look through the latest edition of Interweave Knits; a yummy UK yarn; and a roundup of what’s on … Continue reading
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Tagged Artists Palette Yarns, Damson, Dragon, Flight of the Conchords, history, interweave knits, St George, Traveling Woman, yarn
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Episode 41: Return of the Mad Men
Those dastardly advertising folk at Vodafone are at it again. Hear all about the latest hotly debated hijacking of the knit. Plus we take a look at the new Spring issue of Interweave Knits. Cheer Up Ireland – Ravelry discussion … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, graffiti knitting, interweave knits, knitted art, media madness, Vodafone, yarnstorming
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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 17: A Song & Dance
This week I report back from Camp Bestival, plus there’s the latest issue of Interweave Knits, a great craft/home site, and some fabulous furniture. Hedgehogs Beardyman Interweave Knits Swing Patrol Ian’s Shoelace Site Domestic Sluttery Melanie Porter chairs
