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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: Stitch London
Stitch London
Many of you will know that I am a huge fan of the UK’s largest knitting group, and have joined them on yarn crawls, surgical stitchery, and science-based knitted wonders. Led by the Woolly Godzilla herself, Deadly Knitshade, they are … Continue reading
Episode 83: Sweet Clement Yarns
The Sheep returns! With the yarny treat of an interview with independent dyer Sweet Clement Yarns. Plus there’s my new favourite knitting podcast and a fabulous London knitting book. Sweet Clement Yarns Knit 1 Geek 2 podcast Stitch London – … Continue reading
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Tagged Knit1 Geek2, knitting podcasts, pattern book review, sock yarn, Stitch London, Sweet Clement Yarns, yarn, yarn review
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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 73: The Lost Art of Boredom
This week we’re looking at boredom. Not too closely – I’m hoping the show won’t resemble its subject – but to see whether boredom is always a bad thing. Plus there’s a review of a knitting book of cabled goodness, … Continue reading
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Tagged pattern book review, science knitting, Stitch London, Sweater of Wisdom, YouTube Craziness
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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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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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Stitching mySelf
So, Stitch London have this cool project where you knit/crochet/felt a little version of yourself, and it gets sent along to the Science Museum for the re-opening of their ‘Who Am I’ gallery. The fabulous Deadly Knitshade wrote a knitting … Continue reading
Episode 49: Stitched Up
I’m reporting back from the Stitched Up event at the Hunterian Museum and trying my hand at some surgical suturing. Plus there’s a sneaky preview of a brand new knitting book and an hilarious video that gives some literary legends … Continue reading
Friday Night at the Hunterian
Well, Stitched Up was a great success. The place was packed out with knitters and crafters and even a few surgeons. I had a go at suturing, met some fabulous folk, and have lots of material for the podcast – … Continue reading
