Phil and I dragged out the Christmas holiday as long as possible, spending a few days in Alicante before returning to work this week. These pictures, of garments I’ve previously blogged, were taken while we were away (Malachi Vest / In the Folds Jumpsuit / Tamarack Jacket). I didn’t spend …
I’ve just published a new vlog to my YouTube channel, featuring my favourite sewing and knitting related things for October, and my own current projects and plans. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWtV8KbRHXQ]
Last Summer, I attended a brioche class with Renée Callahan of East London Knit at Yarningham, a Birmingham-based yarn festival. After the class, before I could forget everything I had learned about brioche knitting, I started this Brioche Twister Scarf, a free pattern for signing up to Renee’s newsletter. Satisfyingly this …
Hoorah, I finally made it back to my blog. A little more on that below, but first a finished knitted garment; the Malachi Vest from Purl Alpaca Designs. I bought the yarn and pattern for this vest as a kit from Purl Alpaca Designs at Yarnporium over a year ago. This …
As during previous years, Blacker Yarns are releasing a lovely special edition birthday yarn! Brushwork launches on the Blacker Yarns website & in selected yarn shops this Thursday 28 September (£8.40 per 50g ball) and is guaranteed to sell out quickly. Experts at showcasing the versatility and quality of British yarns, Blacker always take the special …
I’ve been knitting less frequently since I started catching the train to work, with colleagues, because I’m now too busy nattering. However, recently I finally picked up and finished this project which I abandoned last summer. This is the Point of View Vest by Hannah Fettig from Knitbot Linen. I …
For the latest vlog, I’ve filmed a guide to sources of British-made fabrics. It was a perfect excuse to order lots of swatches! You can view the vlog here: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2pzvnrQUHY] For more info on British-made fabrics, see my list of British fibres, fabrics & haberdashery supplies.
British yarn maestros Blacker Yarns have two new yarns going on sale today at 10am! The first is a range of new colours for Blacker’s St. Kilda lace-weight yarn, hand dyed by Joy of The Knitting Goddess. Blacker’s St. Kilda yarn contains wool from St Kilda’s (an archipelago which is the remotest part …
Given the referendum results, I think those of us in Britain currently feel awkward posting anything which sounds like it celebrates Britain. In the wake of an isolationist result, we don’t want to look insular or nationalistic. However, regardless of UK and international politics, it’s important that we celebrate and support …
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This is the first in a blog series I’m planning exploring the history of textile and related industries in British cities. It’s something I enjoy researching, and I hope you’ll enjoy the blog series. For this first post, I’m writing about my home city, Birmingham. If you can add anything …
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