Tag Archives: yarn

Episode 57: Reasons to be Cheerful

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Hoxton

This week I’m on the hunt for good news to cheer us up as the weather turns chilly. Plus there’s a yarn review from a London yarn store, an update on what I’m knitting, and some fun silly patterns. Swallow, … Continue reading →

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Knit Nation: Day One

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Hoxton

Well after all the anticipation, Knit Nation finally kicked off today! There’ll be lots more info, interviews and chatter on the podcast (hopefully on Sunday if I can edit it all in time!), but here’s a little taste of what … Continue reading →

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Episode 52: Knitting For Others

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Hoxton

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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Traveling Woman

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Hoxton

My love affair with shawls continues, in this case with the Traveling Woman pattern. The yarn is the beautiful Wellington Sock Yarn from The Thylacine; A jeweled sock yarn made from superwash merino with 25% nylon, which gives it a lovely … Continue reading →

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Episode 47: George & the Dragon

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Hoxton

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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Episode 44: The Sheep’s First Birthday

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Hoxton

Electric Sheep began exactly one year ago today, and my thanks to all those who have listened since then. This week, the Sheep takes over the intro with a special re-mix of the theme tune and a selection of his … Continue reading →

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Episode 43: Previously on Electric Sheep…

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Hoxton

With the first anniversary of the podcast fast approaching, I thought it was time for a quick recap of some of the episodes that have gone before. Plus we take a look at a Kim Hargreaves’ pattern book, a karma-tastic … Continue reading →

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Episode 36: Knitting Mad Men

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Hoxton

This week we examine the advertising Mad Men who’ve been doing a little yarnstorming of their own; plus my knitting confession; some yummy yarn from the UK; a crowdsourcing knitting project; and knitting for a worthy cause. Vodafone yarnstorm advert … Continue reading →

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Episode 21: Inspiration

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Hoxton

The Sheep is back. Kicking off Series II with a look at inspiration; a rundown of some fab knitting podcasts; the highs (and lows) of Interweave Knits Weekend and a new yarn from Rowan.  Plus we learn that the Force … Continue reading →

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Episode 20: Magic & Mayhem

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Hoxton

This week, by popular demand, we return to the Hoxton Handmade film review, with a look over that magical TV mini-series, Merlin. Plus some impressive ukulele action has been going on at the Proms; there’s an excellent charity knitting project … Continue reading →

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