WoolWork
By Louise Scollay
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WoolWork is the new name for KnitBritish
Join me on my journey of woolly discovery celebrating the unique characteristics of local wool, from sheep to skein, to finished object.
You can visit woolwork.net and follow me on twitter and IG @_woolwork
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Episode 130 : WoolWork was there
17:12
From 31st March I will have to stop using Ravelry. This leaves me angry and really sad. Please read the full show notes (without the crying) at http://www.woolwork.net/ep130
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Mar 21, 2021 |
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episode 129 - Spring, Smocks, Sewing, Popcorn & Crocodiles!
30:09
http://www.woolwork.net/ep129 Here I am feeling springlike, feeling great after my first covid jab! I've even finished some projects and started some sewing. There is also a giveaway this episode from Popcorn & Crocodiles, so come on in!
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Mar 14, 2021 |
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Episode 128 - walk it back a bit
29:33
The first podcast of 2021 and a shorter one for good reasons. Settle in and have a break from the day with me. I am taking about recent WIPs and some patterns that caught my eye recently. Full shownotes at http://www.woolwork.net/ep128
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Feb 14, 2021 |
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Episode... what is it now? One hundred and twenty-burble-burble-burble (127)
1:16:01
Shownotes: www.woolwork.net/ep127 - I'm talking about all the 'I haven't done that for a while' things which caused me some anxiety & soul-searching. I tell you about awesome new book Perspectives. There is finally Zwarbtles wool exploration too.
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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episode 126 On Drafts & Draughts
41:50
Blimey, this is something resembling a podcast! The urge came upon me to record today, poor recording set up et al! Today I'm talking about drafts and notes and your suggestions of wool for the bedroom. Full notes are at https://wp.me/s303nu-ep126
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Oct 25, 2020 |
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Episode 125 much to say
50:22
Procrastinating while we move house - I have some thoughts on a lot of the things that have been happening lately in our knitting communities and beyond. More at the WoolWork Website https://wp.me/p303nu-4Bh
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Aug 01, 2020 |
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Episode 124 Crafting in the time of corona; how's that going for you?
27:32
Just a quick check in and a few thoughts on what my creative habits are currently reduced to. A few wee notes at: https://wp.me/p303nu-4vF
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May 07, 2020 |
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episode 123 - Hebridean Charm
53:24
Full links and notes can be found at https://wp.me/p303nu-4sF Today is all about Hebridean Wool Exploration! It was quite hard to record the podcast today, but we could all use a small distraction from the Covid Scourge, right? Stay safe!
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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WoolWork Rewind: Jamiesons of Shetland Episode 30
48:09
I'm on hiatus but here is an episode from the back catalogue - visit the shownotes for more info: https://bit.ly/2Tq0oJS
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Mar 01, 2020 |
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Episode 122 - Festive, with air quotes
1:43:47
Last show of the year and we have #WoolExploration with Welsh Mountain wool group!. www.knitbritish.net/ep122
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Dec 21, 2019 |
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episode 121 a kind of magic
1:34:09
I talk to Esther Rutter whose book This Golden Fleece was recently published by Granta. There's chat about the TinCanKnitsAlong and I bring you a talk by Alice Underwood about the role of the Rare Breed Survival Trust www.knitbritish.net/ep121
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Nov 29, 2019 |
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Episode 120 Something new
1:22:07
Back for winter and with a new name! All shownotes and links at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep119 (no, the website hasn't changed yet!) You ca also find me on IG https://www.instagram.com/_woolwork/. Music is by David Mumford on FreeMusicArchive
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Oct 26, 2019 |
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Episode 119 - What's in a name?
1:53:10
A pretty bumper episode. There is a wee bit about my trip to woolness; our castilemilk moorit exploration and some news about WoolWork - the new name for the KB podcast. www.knitbritish.net/ep119
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Aug 11, 2019 |
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Episode 118 - Hand-making in Archives: Cleekit Gloves
1:10:19
A talk on archived letters related to cleekit gloves. This was a craft distinct from knitting and crochet! Read the full shownotes and see images at at https://www.knitbritish.net/ep118
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Jun 30, 2019 |
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Episode 117 - The wool that keeps on giving!
1:39:26
Today we have wool exploration with one of my favourites and it is just lovely to hear what our explorers think of Wensleydale. I also discuss the life (so far) of my Lush. I rant about visually inaccessible patterns too! Shownotes: knitbritish.net/ep117
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May 25, 2019 |
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Episode 116 You say shhheviutt and I say Cheeveeitt....
1:20:10
A little short on creative energy but here is some wool exploration with Cheviot and a little wool news - full notes at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep116
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May 04, 2019 |
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episode 115 - My heart's wrapped up in wool
1:07:56
Just a woolly wittering about EYF 2019 and my visit to WYS with KnitNow and the winners of Knitter of the Year. A few more notes at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep115
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Mar 30, 2019 |
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episode 114 be an advocate
1:15:38
a recent talk I gave from NANSwool Conference - the message is be a wool ambassador and raise up wool biz and woolly people! There is a review of Turned Studio yarn bowls and there is EYF and #FieldworkMAL chat. Shownotes at www.knitbritish.net/ep114
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Feb 28, 2019 |
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Episode 113 - safe space
1:48:01
Starting as we mean to go on in 2019 - Inclusion, Shetland Wool Exploration, Fieldwork, EYF and more! Find full shownotes at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep-113
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Feb 03, 2019 |
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Wool Exploration: A Guide
34:18
See full notes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-we
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Dec 30, 2018 |
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Episode112 - What's the name of that yarn, Louise?
1:59:58
Bumper edition - our last of the year
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Dec 14, 2018 |
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Episode 111 - Machine Knitting Demystified
1:41:54
Mica Koehlmos invited me around to he machine knitting nook and we deep dive into the world of machine knitting. Spolier: Its not cheating. It is hand-made and it DOES require skill!
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Nov 29, 2018 |
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episode 110 - North Atlantic Sheep and Wool Conference
50:57
My trip to the North Atlantic Sheep and Wool Conference, in Uist
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Nov 01, 2018 |
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Episode 109 - a very quick catch up
15:32
hardly even an episode! Just a wee catch up
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Oct 05, 2018 |
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episode 108 Louise Spong & South Downs Yarn
1:50:46
full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-108
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Aug 24, 2018 |
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episode 107 I will never just stick to the knitting.
1:31:32
There's a wee rant then we get on with all the usual woolly fun!
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Aug 01, 2018 |
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episode 106 - cosy and tempting
1:39:33
Wool Exploration with Romney, Good Intentions, Natures Shades and more!
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Jun 30, 2018 |
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episode 105 - in fine fettle
1:30:19
Wool exploration with Teeswater and a visit to Fine Fettle Fibres. Visit www.knitbritish.net for shownotes
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Jun 01, 2018 |
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episode 104 - reasons to be cheerful books, books, books
1:33:49
Emotional and empowering books and a wool exploration where I have a gigglefit!
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May 06, 2018 |
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Meet the Shepherdess
28:39
A special instalment with some interviews at EYF's Meet The Shepherd event
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Apr 09, 2018 |
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Episode103 - Part B
1:09:41
Part 2 of this month's packed show
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Mar 31, 2018 |
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Episode 103 - Part A twisted together in a strong ply
1:00:20
This is part one of episode 103. Full notes at knitbritish.net/ep-103
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Mar 31, 2018 |
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episode 102 - yarn fume smoke signals
44:25
What's on my EYF list? check out knitbritish.net/ep-102
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Mar 09, 2018 |
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episode 101 - crunchy and grippy, soft and silky
1:26:45
this ep we have wool exploration with Gotland - see full show notes at knitbritish.net/ep-101
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Feb 24, 2018 |
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episode 100!
1:38:23
full shownotes are at www,knitbritish.net/ep-100
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Jan 11, 2018 |
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Episode 99 Our Great Muckers of 2017
38:27
full notes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-99
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Dec 28, 2017 |
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episode 98 Charles Dickens has a lot to answer for
33:39
Small gestues, Alpaca blend yarn and ballet dancing sheep!
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Dec 15, 2017 |
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episode 97 - all wool is yarn, but not all yarn is wool
46:14
see the full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-97
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Nov 30, 2017 |
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episode 96 the shape of things to come
1:09:09
see all shownotes at knitbritish.net
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Nov 16, 2017 |
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episode 95 Knitworthiness far exceeds hats for bottles
57:10
lots today, including a yarn review and a rant! see shownotes for details
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Oct 19, 2017 |
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episode 94 is paved with good intentions
40:07
Good intentions and some wool reviews
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Oct 05, 2017 |
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episode 93 - there is always something new to learn
45:38
The one with lots of reviews!
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Sep 21, 2017 |
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episode 92 - stitched together with good intentions
58:52
did I say last time this would be a shorter episode? Its even longer! see knitbritish.net/ep-92 for notes
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Sep 07, 2017 |
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Episode 91- She thought she wouldn't like it
42:38
(but she did!) All notes are at knitbritish.net/ep-91
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Aug 24, 2017 |
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episode 90 - wool geekery
1:06:13
Full show notes at knitbritish.net/ep-90
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Aug 03, 2017 |
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Episode 89 - Part Two - Uist Wool
46:02
second part of this special episode where i visit Uist Wool. Full shownotes at knitbritish.net
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Jul 26, 2017 |
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Episode 89 - Part 1 - Uist Wool
49:50
Special episode where I go to Uist Wool - visit www.knitbritish.net/ep-89 for full shownotes, images and links
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Jul 26, 2017 |
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episode 88 - The one with Shetlands, Romney, Alpaca, BFLs, Merino, Mules and silk!
58:14
see all the notes at www.knitbritish.net/88
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Jul 20, 2017 |
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episode 97 where there were 300 sheep
45:35
full notes at knitbritish.net/ep-87
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Jul 06, 2017 |
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episode 86 at the party yarn shop
49:23
I visit the Queen of Purls, our sponsor this episode
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Jun 19, 2017 |
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episode 85 - we partook of cake
57:27
I visited Leeds Woolfest!
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Jun 08, 2017 |
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episode 84 - clearer labelling and bumper festivities
32:09
full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-84
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May 25, 2017 |
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episode 83 - what you love about the indiestry
41:08
We talk about our shared love of indies and why we love them - full shownotes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-83
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May 18, 2017 |
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episode 82 - strength and significance / community and traditions
1:02:17
Ganseys, communities, Zen Variations et al - Full info at knitbritish.net/ep-82
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Apr 27, 2017 |
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episode 81 - we can make anything
1:03:00
Picking back up on the topic of value. Full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-81
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 80 Why don’t you? Couldn’t you just…? You should…!
47:05
full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-80 soon
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 79 unpacking EYF2017
56:59
no shownotes but a very long meander through the EYF 2017 - all chatter
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 78 - British Stash Invasion
48:10
EYF excitement levels are high!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 77 - heart ♥
45:27
episode 77 - heart ♥
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 76 - all views expressed are my own
45:25
Let's play nice! Wool aplenty this week and a giveaway too. full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-76
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 75 The Indiestry
1:07:11
Today I've two interviews for you which show a portrait of the incredible people making incredible wool. Full shownotes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-75
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 74 Let's Make a Podcast
35:59
packed with news about EYF! Full notes at knitbritish.net/ep-74
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 73 - the last show of 2016
27:08
the last show of 2016
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 72 - the worth in knitworthy
45:43
today I talk about charity knitting and have a Blacker Yarns Podcast Lounge announcement!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 71 - the value of what you do
43:22
Don't think just cos we knit we will make you all the things! Today's episode is about remembering that as a knitter you have a valued and valuable skill. full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-71
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 70 - join the club
1:04:50
Full show notes at knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 69 (dudes) The EYF 2017 Scoop
45:53
An interview with Mica and Jo from Edinburgh Yarn Festival and we get some INCREDIBLE news! all info at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 68 - no substitute
38:53
I talk about Shetland Wool Week, a recent sheep and goat cuddling mission to Yorkshire and loving original designs!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 67 - sixes and sevens
42:40
see full shownotes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-67
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 66 (clickety click)
1:04:48
Show sponsor The Knitting Goddess comes over to chat about an exciting collaboration with Blacker Yarns - full shownote will be at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 65 - K2tog
59:57
hap winners, highland holiday - oh and I got married. full notes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-65
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 64 - worsted deliciousness
50:32
a review of the J&S Heritage Naturals and much more, including the first Fair Isle i've knit, that I feel happy wearing in public!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 63 - a little bit of balance
50:18
haps, meaningful knits, WIPs of Doom and the #bigwiprip - please visit website for longer notes and links
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 62 a visit to The Border Mill
1:02:51
Come on a tour of this small scale fibre mill, in the Scottish Borders. All shownotes, links and images at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 61 inspirations and stories
1:01:29
Phileas Yarns and Karie Westermann are on today's show - see www,knitbritish.net/ep-61 for more details
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Episode 60 a hobby that got a bit out of hand
1:14:32
Joy, The Knitting Goddess, joins me for a chat. Full show notes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-60
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 59 - back it up!
55:14
There is a yarn review and cracking giveaway from The Knitting Goddess and lots more - see full shownotes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-59
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 58 Fluph - skeins n cakes n balls n things
54:38
I visit Dundee and the premier yarny destination there - Fluph! visit www.knitbritish.net for full shownotes and links
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 57 that pensive pocket of time
46:49
This week I have a book review of Coffee with CC and lots of winners and prizes! Full shownotes with links at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 56 - EYF over Breakfast with Felix
1:11:07
This week is a VERY laidback episode in my kitchen talking about the Edinburgh Yarn Festival with Felix Ford, aka KNITSONIK. Visit main page at knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 55 Work it or Rip it
50:00
Let's assess those WIPs and decide which stays and which goes. Aslo a review of Wool Tribe and excitement ahead of next week;s EYF! Visit full shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 54 Your one month klaxon
1:10:34
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 53 Reacquainting
59:46
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 52 going wild for nature's shades
51:55
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 51 Momentum
44:03
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 50 the one with the dancing sheep
47:58
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 49 Spilling Edinburgh Yarn Festival Beans!
43:24
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 48 Kitsmas Clubs
28:55
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 47 and I Knit Socks Now
40:09
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 46 and the meaningful knits
56:10
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 45 I want to cast on all the things
56:19
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 44 STOP PRESS: Edin
24:26
see shownotes at www.knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 43 WOOL is WONDROUS!
53:58
see shownotes at knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 42 #Breedswatchalong: all the details
26:35
see full shownotes at knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 41 Shetland Wool Week preview
46:52
see shownotes at knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 40 Tea Collection Party
42:45
see shownotes at knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 39 yarny celebration
46:36
see shownotes at knitbritish.net
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 38 Back in the loop
53:56
see shownotes for full info
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 37 gusset-fantasticness and Tardis proportions
39:14
see shownotes for full info
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 36: woolly journey with Romney Marsh Wools
32:10
see shownotes for full info
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 35 Kiss my British Wool
48:44
see shownotes for full info
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 34: clap along if you know what hap-piness is to you
1:03:24
see shownotes for full info
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 33 Scollay KAL
38:49
see shownotes for full info
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 32 BritYarn
52:45
Meet show sponsor BritYarn! Also Make It Fit, Idie Burgh Yarn Crawl and More!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 31
37:01
woolly news; sheep adoption and more!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 30 Jamieson's of Shetland
44:37
I talk to Garry Jamieson, fifth generation of the Jamieson family to helm Jamieson and Smith, knitwear co and woollen mill
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 29 baby princess woollen watch
48:25
news about BritYarn, MakeitFit and all the hap chat!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 28 Indie Burgh Yarn Crawl news
33:15
Yarn crawl news, a review of the new Blacker yarn and I have been spinning!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 27 in the lounge with Karie Westermann
34:02
a special show recorded live at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 26 hap-py
37:16
it's hap cast on day!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Part 2: The EYF unwinding continues
22:19
more relaxed chat
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 25: Edinburgh Yarn Festival Unwinding part one
47:43
first meander back through the wonderful EYF
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 24 Knitmastery and a preview of EYF
51:20
the new knitmastery app and all your EYF needs!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 23 giveaways reviews and haps oh my
58:37
bletchley review and giveaway & Ginger twist studio review and giveaway!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 22 knitting communities
52:38
I have been thinking a lot about the different knitting communities I belong to and how we are tied together in different ways with sticks and string. This week I am also looking at Podcast Lounge news, a hap KAL and tea inspired knit
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 21 with EYF Podcast Lounge news
45:46
ticket GIVE-AWAY, Podcast lounge news, yarn review and taking up the blacker challenge!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 20 and the podiversary
52:10
birthday celebrations and a yarn review from Coach House Yarns too
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 19 vision and vendors
30:41
I reveal the vendor and exhibitor list for the Edinburgh Yarn Festival!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 18 in conversation with Karie Westermann
1:10:58
Looking back at 2014 and towards all the fun of 2015 with Karie Westermann
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 17 Season's Greetings
44:53
book review of Traditional Dutch Ganseys, by Stella Ruhe and more!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 16 and the small gestures
28:15
Festive doings and small gesturings
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 15 life is too short to knit things you don't like
43:43
wool & book reviews and bah humbug
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 14 remember it's WOVEMBER
58:45
Brand new British yarn club, Wovember, Blacker wool preview and MORE!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 13 IS lucky for some
36:03
wool week and a lack of wipcrackingaway
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 12 and the yarndale hangover
34:22
it's just yarndale musings.
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 11 is slightly out of step, but on the right track
38:02
#WIPCrackAway
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 10 and the double figures
1:08:21
Edinburgh Yarn Festival news, Carol Meldrum interview and yarn reviews
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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episode 9 normal service has resumed
42:21
yarn reviews, LushKAL, give away and more!
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Episode 8.5 Collaborations
20:35
News from Clare Devine & Ginger Twist hand dyed! Also there's a KAL approaching
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Episode 8 and all the woolly people are so so lovely
40:47
interview with Yarn Garden
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Episode 7: Twitterpation
45:23
aka "I digress" and the unofficial Tin Can Knits love-in and a
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Episode 6 and the FOMO
33:54
I have knit festival FOMO
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Episode 5 grab your oars
51:40
I visit Ginger Twist Studio in Edinburgh
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Episode 4 and the Edinburgh Yarn Festival Exclusive
17:10
Hot off the press news on the EYF 2015
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Episode 3 the one without the creeping finger
42:59
Fair Isle, Colour consuming and squishy yarn
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Episode 2 and the very blustery day
37:06
welcome to episode two
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Apr 17, 2017 |
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Knit British Episode 1
44:51
The first tentative steps into podcasting!
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Apr 17, 2017 |