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Welcome to the weekend! May it be full of knitting goodness! I This episode I am all by my lonesome, chatting about a new shiny giveaway in conjunction with baarameweknits (with a discount code too! see the show notes in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group for all the goodies!), my handmade wardrobe progress and my newest design: Witching Hour.
Happy knitting!
Rx
Hello!
This episode I am pleased to be chatting with Veera Valimaki about all things knit: her work and her collaboration with Joji Locatelli among them.
Show notes are in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
There are is a great giveaway and a discount code for Veera’s self-published patterns:)
Happy knitting!
Rx
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Episode 4 is up and I go on and on talking about knitting needles and my new favourite; linen yarn.
As ever, show notes can be found in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
Happy knitting,
Rx
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Episode 2 of the East London Podcast is out and I was lucky enough to chat to Woolly Wormhead about her new Circled collection.
I also chat about the new printed version of the Zen Variations (and the printed Klee Collection too), for which there is a 20% discount with the code ‘SPRINGZEN’ in the EastLondonKnit Etsy shop. Also, there is an awesome giveaway from Woolly and Skeinny Dipping yarns, so please do have a peruse of the podcast for all the goodies!
Show notes in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group Episode 2 thread 🙂
Last but not least, Kettle Yarn Co. is helping me celebrate the launch of the printed Zen Variations with a discount on the yarn we used for several of the new Variations: Islington DK. You can get 10% off with the code ‘ZenLOVE’.
Happy knitting!!
Rx
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I have (finally!!) had the Zen Variations printed!
I am really pleased with how it has turned out, even though it took much longer than I had hoped that it would. We added several variations to the variations.
The original Yama Cardigan, for example, was knit it 2 gorgeous colours of The Fibre Co. Acadia yarn. To give people an indication of the versatility of the designs, I knit another version in a single solid grey colour, which you can see on the cover of the newly printed booklet at the top of this post.
I also have several new variations in gorgeous Kettle Yarn Co. Islington DK.
Above is the original version of the Intoku sweater in Acadia, with a longer length and pockets, to which we added the Islington version below, with a more cropped length and no pockets.
If you would like a copy, pop over to the EastLondonKnit Etsy shop.
Tomorrow I will publish Episode 2 of the EastLondonKnit Podcast and if you tune in, you will get a code for a 20% discount off the printed Zen Variations and the printed Klee Collection as well as an awesome interview with Woolly Wormhead!
Happy knitting,
Rx
Because you are great, I have a 30% discount on my new sweater pattern for you!
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Spring is sprung, at least according to the flowering cherry trees around my way. There is light in the sky when I get up and I feel the promise of warmth in the (still rare) sunshine.
So I think to myself, what better time to release a pattern for a chunky sweater! haHA!
In my defense, I wear sweaters all year round and will wear this sweater well into the spring, trading my coat for the breathable warmth of the sweater when the spring really kicks in.
The Starflower Sweater is a modified raglan pullover knit in beautiful chunky wool for a cosy hug of a sweater. Designed to be a beginner-friendly knit, Starflower is worked from the top down, so you can try it on as you go to get a perfect fit.
I used Hill View Farm Yarns Pleasingly Plumb wool for the sweater and I love the squishiness of the Bluefaced Leicester fibre.
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I was honoured to be the recipient of the very first batch of yarn from Hill View Farm. It is a lovely yarn and I know that Natasha, the owner, has some amazing plans for crafty retreats, workshops, and yarn-based goodness.
You can buy the Starflower pattern here, and if you sign up to the EastLondonKnit newsletter, you will get a code for a 30% discount on the pattern with your confirmation email.
Happy knitting,
Rx
p.s. I have some podcast (!) based plans in the works, and I would love to know if you listen to/watch podcasts. If so, what do you really like or dislike about them? More on this next week, but it would great to hear your opinions!
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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
