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by Renée Callahan

Episode 87: Malahide

Hello!

In the latest episode, I chat about Malahide, a sewing win, and a virtual yarn festival happening Saturday. Show notes are in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.

I hope you are looking forward to some creative down time this weekend.

Happy knitting, Rx

by Renée Callahan

New Pattern! Miala

Hello!

I have a new pattern out!

MIALA is an easy-to-knit version of the classic Icelandic-style sweater, but instead of using two colours for stranded knitting, Miala uses slipped stitches, increases and decreases to make a pretty colourwork yoke. Worked in a thick aran yarn, this sweater knits up quickly and is a classic shape; perfect for cosy autumnal walks, or curling up in front of the fire.

Miala knitting pattern

Chest circumference: 83 (91.5, 103, 111.5, 123)(131.5, 143, 151.5, 163) cm/ 32.75 (36, 40.5, 44, 48.5)(51.75, 56.25, 59.75, 64.25) inches

The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, so is easily made longer or shorter.

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Happy knitting! Rx

by Renée Callahan

Episode 79: Piosa

Hello and happy Friday to you!

If you are looking for a little bit of the knit chat, I have a new podcast up for you. I chat about Píosa and show off some rather underwhelming Lazarus socks.

You can find the show notes in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.

I hope you are looking forward to this weekend! I have a full schedule of baking and crafting ahead…

Happy knitting, Rx

 

EastLondonKnit podcast episode 58 cascadia

Episode 58: Cascadia

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

 

The EastLondonKnit podcast episode 56

Episode 56: Summer Brain

Hello!

In truth, this is a very mini-episode of the podcast. The sun came out for 10 minutes last week and my brain left on vacation without me. I hope you are enjoying some quality summertime knitting.

Show notes can be found in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.

Happy knitting, Rx

EastLondonKnit podcast episode 55: Miara and Woollinn

Episode 55: Miara and Woollinn

 

Hello!

I was beset by technical gremlins today, but have finally managed to upload the podcast!

I chat about my new design Miara Sweater and the Woollinn Festival of Yarn, as well as demonstrate removing the neck from a top-down sweater.

Show notes can be found in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.

Happy knitting,
Rx

 

EastLondonKnit podcast episode 53: Tutorials

Episode 53: Bring on the tutorials!

Hello!

In the latest podcast, I show you not one, but 2 tutorials (cabling without a cable needle and reinforcing the back neck of my cardigan with a crocheted chain), talk about upcoming plans and show off a few outfits.

You can find the show notes in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.

Happy knitting,

Rx

Midding cardigan knitting pattern

Midding!

Hello! I have a new pattern out! Midding is a new cardigan pattern for your needles!

Midding knitting pattern

MIDDING v. intr. feeling the tranquil pleasure of being near a gathering but not quite in it — hovering on the perimeter of a camp fire, chatting outside a party while others dance inside, resting your head in the backseat of a car listening to your friends chatting up front — feeling blissfully invisible yet still fully included, safe in the knowledge that everyone is together and everyone is okay, with all the thrill of being there without the burden of having to be.

Midding_handknit_pattern_by_Renee_Callahan

Some projects suggest a kind of sweet nostalgia. Midding is a project like that. A classic cardigan shape, with long, fitted sleeves, a straight body, and panels of open cables. This cardigan is worked from the bottom up, with raglan shaping in the yoke, and i-cord finishing at the neck and button bands.

YARN

I used Kettle Yarn Co. Baskerville DK (Exmoor Blueface wool, Gotland wool, silk; 233 m/255 yds per 100g skein) in Dawn colourway; 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.
If substituting yarn, you will need around 450 (505, 555, 605, 700, 750) g/1050 (1175, 1295, 1410, 1630, 1750) metres/1150 (1285, 1415, 1540, 1785, 1915) yards of DK-weight yarn.

Midding cardigan knitting pattern

SIZES

XS (S, M, L, XL 2XL) Chest: 82 (92, 101, 120, 130, 145) cm/32 (36, 40, 47, 51, 57) inches

The cardigan is designed to be worn with 10–15 cm/ 4–6 inches of positive ease. I am modelling the size M and have a 91 cm/36 inch bust.

I chat about the pattern in the latest podcast as well!

As ever, subscribers to the EastLondonKnit newsletter get an exclusive discount, good until 3rd June!

Happy knitting,

Rx

by Renée Callahan

Episode 50: Allium & EYF

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Hello!

This episode I chat about my new pattern, Allium, as well as my weekend at Edinburgh Yarn Fest. I started off pretty strong, but then the weekend’s excitement seemed to catch up with me half way through!

You can find the show notes in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.

I hope your week is full of rest and knitting,
Rx

EastLondonKnit knitting podcast,

Episode 34: whatchadone?

Hello!

In the latest episode of the podcast I chat about my handmade wardrobe progress, a new challenge, show off some test knitting magic and there is a tutorial for a sewn bind off right at the end!

Show notes are in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group, as ever:)
Happy knitting!
Rx