This week we talk about:

Aal Ower Toorie - 2025 Hat Pattern 

@thewoolbrokers kit from @yarntrader #fairisleknitting @shetlandwoolweek hat
#aalowertorrie

#knittinginpublic @harveynormanau

Erma sock by @caledonianna #fishheadcreations @circustonichandmade sockyarn from @yarntrader

using a UV light on the shindig Donegal tweed set (amazing) #glowup.  Why would you need to own a UV light?

@nimbleknits #whirlwindromance

advice from @circustonic #hoshukulace #weddingshawl #nofudging

@petiteknits #luluslipover Are iron motifs childish?

#spitsplice #sewnbindoff #germantwistedcaston

Stephen West explanatory Videos @westknits

@thewoolbarrow #frostberry sweater @westyorkshirespinners #croft @camillavad #fieldsweater

Worsted pool table cover

Knitting in the news

https://www.gbnews.com/news/london-tfl-tube-driver-sacked-knitting-watching-videos

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20n7979vd2o

97 year old woman commended for knitting blankets for homeless cats and dogs

Perfect listening while knitting.

This week we talk about:

hat pattern with @shetlandwoolweek

pattern swatching youtube video @ellagordondesigns

kit Jamieson and Smith @thewoolbrokers

 project including yarn by @craftbybella dyed by A.C. pattern by @handmade_by_florence #stepbystepsweater

day out with @cambrian_wool  #Britishwoolboard

what is fair use and what is stealing.  Contraversy on the facebook sock knitters group.

similar patterns that we are going to craft @thewoolbarrow #frostberryswaters

@camillavaddk #fieldsweater

14 June Knitting in public day

Knitting in the news

Knitting sweaters for oil spill penguins (and baby Rhinos)

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv5vg6dpzpo

Story sent to us by @knitwrap  - thanks for the heads up

@abchobart interview with mens knitting group

Perfect listening while knitting.

Welcome to our latest episode:

In this episode we talk 

• #ghostflight @qatar
• @ambahobrien #ochrecardigan #possumyarn @circustonichandmade @outlawyarn
• travelling with the @dellaq #minimessingerbag 
• #slantingslipover by @anneventzel knitted in @erikaknightyarns #wildwool nettle yarn.
• making a custom beanie @tincanknits #app
• #mattressstitch @alexiswinslow #youtubevideo
• sockyarn from @fleursofstirling #opalyarnsocks  #FriedensreichHundertwasser  @addi_by_selter #Crazytrio
• @ammoniteyarns #croft @westyorkshireknitters
• Major topic #yarnsnobs  #temu

Perfect listening while knitting.

This is a reduced episode as one of us is on a holiday

In todays episode we talk about chosing a pattern.

• scrolling for a pattern.
• chosing a style
• likes and dislikes
• having matching yarn
• seeing someone else wearing a garment
• looking for techniques you havent done before
• send us your technique for looking for a pattern

Perfect listening while knitting.

In Todays episode we talk about:

• @anneVentzel #slantingslipover @ErikaKnight #wildwool
• Two different patterns at the same time on one piece of work
• Interpreting charts
• Twisted Rib
• Knitting flat 
• @vikinggarn
• @blackwattle #honeysuckle #cashmere
• how much difference does it make 10ply from 8 ply. Garment drape and size.
• @ambahobrien #ochrecardigan @curioushandmade #possum great lace and changing needle size.
• How do they get possum yarn?

Knitting in the news

designer honoured by king fortunate to do the job

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr52yz8m98eo

Perfect listening while knitting.

In this episode we talk about:

• #seaglasssweater by @wool.and.pine #magicknot #sewnbindoff #neck #sweaterstyle #colourwork #tightfitknits.  How the jumper may ride up at the yoke. #shortrows #scrapyarn Does this pattern use up your scrap yarn. Can you get a neat finish
• #ochrecardigan @ambahobrien @circustonichandmade #possumyarn 
• @vikinggarn #refletive hat #fishermansrib 
• Cost of patterns
• Cost of classes 
• #Slantingslipover @anneventzel
• #paintbrushtank @brianaarlene

Perfect listening while knitting.

In this episode we talk about:

• @eritml #flores top #patternconstruction #favouriteproject
• @wood.and.pine #seaglasssweater #colourwork changing colour every row #patternconstruction  #choosingcolours #topdownknitting without raglan sleeves #magicknot
• Tony got injured. 
• #cedarbox #doesitwork #storingyarn #knittingtogether
• @mtbarkershow #winningshawl 
• Rules of entry of your shawl,  can't enter a second competition with same shawl
• what constitutes washing your knitwear?
• @elenormortensen #artnouveausweater #patterncorrection 
• SECOND CHANCE FOR A WINNING NUMBER
• A comment on spotify, Thanks Eileen

KNITTING IN THE NEWS

Fox news attempt to talk craft 

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/crafts-sewing-knitting-crochet-gifts

BBC  Keeping Icelandic Knitting alive,  travel podcast

https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0kskqnj/keeping-traditional-icelandic-knitting-alive

Perfect listening while knitting.

In this episode we talk about:

• @elenorMortenson #artnouveaucardigan #mulitcolouredcardigan #steeking Do you knit the button band before or after the steek
• #collettecardigan #armmistakes knitting two arms the same (or not)
• @anneventzel #slantingslipover @nomadfarms

FibreFeast 

• @yarnarama @knitpro @chiaoogoo @addi @lykke 
• #metal needles #woodenneedles #copperneedles #pointytips #blunttips #slides
•  @siansyarn #thehungrycatapillar #watermelon
• @jamo  Did we have an exlcusive?
• @dearPru  We loved the stitch makers, but her workshops are always sold out so quickly!!
• @mountbarkerfair putting an entry in for judging. 
• @erishimuzu #floresjumper 

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Knitting in the news,  Definitely worth a read @kevinbacon Great story about a very important sculpture.

Fundraising crocheted pig returned after theft. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04nwq6q1w7o

Perfect listening while knitting.

In this episode we talk about: 

• #emotionsupport chicken @theknittingtreela
• @Ertml @yarnwick #vegalavender #florespullover
• #collettecardigan
• @ambrahobrien #astravesthat
• @elenormortenson #artnouveaucardigan @skeinmachine @blackwattle
• mindfulness in Knitting by Rachael Matthews including colours as purity and the famous dog hair jacket
• Digital licences

KNITTING IN THE NEWS

What can theorectical physics teach us about knitting https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226125019.htm

Young people turn to craft to cast off gloom.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jan/20/knitting-young-people-craft-gloom

Perfect listening while knitting.

This weeks episode includes discussions on

• #artnouveaucardigan by @ElenorMortenson yarn from @skeinmachine @blackwattle.
• #AlmaCardigan @Sanna_and_co
• Colourwork v mosaic for ribbing
• Changing your knitting technique
• italian cast on
• #Astravest @ambahobrien @maximoo #Violentbloom
• Sock
• #emotionalsupportchicken @theknittingtreela
• Mattress stitch
• #vegalavenderyarn @yarnwick @garnbutikennystvindan vikinggarn #glowinthedark
• Yarn from woodpulp @svartafaretgarn #babytencel

This discussion comes in around minute 30.

• What can you do with a pattern once you have purchased it? can a designer dictate how you use it?  The difference between sharing with a friend and putting it on a web page or pretending it is your design.

Perfect listening while knitting.