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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: London Events
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 80: Knit Nation 2011
This week I report back from Knit Nation 2011, to tell you all about the lovely podcaster meet-up, the marketplace, my yarn purchases, and a competition where you can win a lovely skein of yummy yarn! (And if that wasn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged A Playful Day, Handmade Shopping, iMake, Knit Nation, knitting podcasts, London Events, sheep about town, yarn
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Knit Nation Meet-Up!
Knit Nation is almost upon us! I can’t wait to look around the marketplace, though I fear I will have resist the temptation to refurbish my house entirely in yarn If you’re going to be there on Saturday, then I … Continue reading
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Tagged Knit Nation, knitting podcasts, London Events, sheep about town, things to do in London
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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 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
Stitched Science
This weekend the Science Museum played host to some truly excellent stitching skills, thanks to Stitch London. With knitting classes, cross-stitch classes, a giant knitted solar system, and contributions from all over the world, it was an impressive array of … Continue reading
Episode 72: Robin Hood
This week, to mark the second ‘podiversary’ of the show, we return to the original film review with a look at the latest Robin Hood film, starring Russell Crowe. There’s also a sneaky-peek at a fabulous dress party, a sheepy … Continue reading
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Tagged film review, Handmade Shopping, London Events, sheep about town, things to do in London
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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 64: Royal Revolution
Happy Thanksgiving! This week, with the announcement of the royal wedding, we take a look at the monarchy. Plus there are funtimes to be had with some lovely knitting groups, and we have a round-up of some entertaining blogs. Classic … Continue reading
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Tagged film review, London Events, reasoning with vampires, slushpile hell, Stitch London, texere, things to do in London
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