Hello!
This episode I’m catching up with you after the annual visit to the family. I have a new(ish) pattern out! Cascadia Cardigan is now available as an individual pattern. I also complain about the jet lag, as is traditional, and announce the prize winners for the Miara KAL! Show notes can be found in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
Happy knitting,
Rx
Hello!
In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Anniken Allis about her work, and get some of her top tips for knitters.
This episode is brought to you by Rhombolution, which is 20% off with the code
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Special thanks to the The Knit-Tea Retreat for an awesome weekend in Cardiff!
Happy knitting,
Rx
Hello!
This episode I chat with the charming Felicity Ford, aka Knitsonik, about crossover between art and knitting, sound and fibre.
You can find show notes in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
Happy knitting,
Rx
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Recollection is live! Whoop!
I chat about the 2 garment patterns Josephine and A Sweater for Lucille in the latest episode of the EastLondonKnit Podcast.
Show notes can be found in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group, and a knit along will be starting in a couple of weeks; start planning your Recollection knitting now!
Happy knitting,
Rx
Hello!
During my recent lovely trip to Scotland, I caught up with EmilyWessel of tincanknits, taught a whole lotta knitting workshops and ate all the biscuits.
I hope you enjoy the chatter today! Show notes are in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
Happy knitting,
Rx
Hello!
In the latest episode of the EastLondonKnit podcast, I chat to Donna Smith, Shetland knitter and designer of the Baa-ble Hat. I also talk about the upcoming Knit for Peace event Knit Fest and a new inky venture…
Show notes can be found in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
Happy knitting!
Rx
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Episode 9 is up and ready to view!
I had the pleasure of chatting with Mary Jane Mucklestone on the podcast this time about Shetland, the happiest hat and more! Show notes are in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
Happy knitting,
Rx
Hello!
How is your knitting season going? I hear that mid-January is considered the most depressing time of the year. Do you find that to be the case? For me, once I have had a tiny tantrum about Christmas being over, really over, I get excited about the New Year and new resolutions and plans and fresh starts, etc. I had the launch of my Craftsy machine knitting class to keep me on my toes, and the pleasure of seeing the latest publication from the Edinburgh Yarn Fest ladies, so I didn’t feel the blues.
You may have seen the previews for Wool Tribe 2017 are up and the magazine is available for pre-order now!
There are 6 lovely accessory designs from indie designers, including Amanda B. Collins, Jane Crowfoot, Francesca Hughes, Clare Devine, Donna Smith and my contribution; Belsyde, an asymmetrical triangular shawl worked with Kettle Yarn Co. Baskerville in Dawn and gorgeous Islington in Siren Call teal.
The shawl uses 3 different types of geometric lace to create a unisex shawl with lots of interest.
To get all 6 patterns, you can pre-order your copy of Wool Tribe here!
The shawl will be available as an individual digital download in June.
I hope you are knitting the blues away!
Happy knitting,
Rx
Hello!!
How are you? I love Christmas and am now in full holiday mode, but I do have a ton of exciting plans for 2017 that I can’t wait to share with you. Until then, I hope your holidays are wonderful and here is just a peek at what is coming up:
This January, Craftsy will have a new class in machine knitting! Stay tuned for announcements and special discount codes!
If you are still looking for a holiday knit, I might have just the thing for you: the Boreal Hat and Cowl patterns are now available for individual purchase!
Happy Holidays to all and to all a good knit!!
Rx
My pattern for February!
The Asterisks Shawl info:
I was recently feeling the need to knit something substantial that would wrap around me and then some. I
wanted an easy, satisfying knit; something that was interesting but easily memorised and didn’t require too
much attention to the instructions and charts. This shawl is just the thing for comfort knitting: it begins with
a top down garter tab cast on, and then grows from plain stockinette stitch to a dual-coloured open stitch,
ending with a super-simple lace border.
The Asterisks Shawl in all its bum-covering glory.
I was really keen to make the increasing in the shawl as simple and repetitive as possible, and I think I have managed that. One of the things I like about knitting is the aspect of physical meditation. There are times when I want to be challenged by the knitting, to pay attention and to make something that looks really amazing, and there are times I want to enjoy the knitting for the physical act of knitting. What I hope to have achieved here is an enjoyable knit that looks good. Y’all will have to let me know if I managed it.
YARN
MC: Artesano Alpaca, Inca Cloud 100% Alpaca, 131 yards (120 m) per 50g ball.
4.23oz (120g) 312 yards (286 m) used.
CC: Kona Superwash 100% Merino, 70 yards/oz (228m/50g)
8.1oz (231g) 560 yards (512 m) used.
Note: The two yarns used here are are not exactly the same thickness: the merino is slightly thicker and
has less halo than the alpaca. Neither yarn is readily available now, but luckily the shawl pattern is forgiving,
and any fingering or 4 ply weight yarn can be substituted.
The shawl is generously sized at 62 inches (182 cm) across and 33 inches (83 cm) deep. The pattern includes instructions to easily increase or decrease the size.
Asterisks Shawl in East London sun
The Asterisks Shawl Pattern on Ravelry.
Talk about getting in under the wire. Everything I do is a little last minute at the moment, but that will all change this month, when surely things will get done early and efficiently. A girl can dream…
ps do you ever get used to seeing your own face on patterns and websites? I assume the weirdness/discomfort passes?
