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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: Sweater of Doom
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 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 48: Emily
This week we take a look at the woman who’s at least partly responsible for my vote next Thursday, Emily Wilding Davison. Plus we go over what’s on my needles; a travel knitting quandary and surfing farm animals are clearly … Continue reading
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Tagged flaming lips, history, kidsilk haze, Knit Nation, surfing sheep, Sweater of Doom, v&a
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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
Episode 5: Fact & Fiction
This week we’re talking about fantasy knitting, when the project in your head isn’t quite the project in your hands. Then, if your grasp of your finances is more fiction than fact, here are a few places to find some … Continue reading
