little bobbins knits - episode 67

Thank you so much to everyone who has been in touch recently, to the new members of the Ravelry group, to the lovely people who have subscribed on YouTube and the hugest thank you to those of you who are returning to the podcast, it really means such a lot.

I am so happy to have my mum in this podcast again. We share what we are working on, what we have finished and some projects we are planning. I also show you some purchases from some recent wooly shows.

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Shownotes

What I'm Wearing

Vitamin D in The Wool Barn

Boxy in Cosy Posy Yarn Co

Works in Progress

Shusui Shrug in Kettle Yarn Co and Dusty Dimples yarn

Vitamin D #2 in Ainsworth and Prin

Floozy Cardigan in Ainsworth and Prin, The Wool Barn and Regia

Under the Apple Tree Socks in Down Sheepy Lane
- Turkish Cast on Tutorial

Pattercake Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly Pattercake
- Bag from Kettle Yarn Co
- pins from Liz Harry

Mum's Project

Mum bought one of her past projects to show us that she is using to inspire a new project.

Finished Objects

Vitamin D in The Wool Barn

Flax Light  in Fine Fish Yarns

Newborn Vertebrae in Five Moons and Beehive Yarns

Twinkle Twinkle Blanket in King Cole Bamboo DK

Mum showed her recently finished quilts.

Yarn Show Purchases

Felt Fusion

The Wool Barn
 - the pattern Aunty Jack is crocheting is the Moonlit Shawl by Sandra Paul

The Slow Wardrobe


Podcasts Mentioned

Relatively Crafty

Alex Collins Designs

New Pattern

I have released a new sock pattern. inspired by my favourite hot drink they are called the Milky Chai Socks and they are in my Ravelry pattern shop now - I hope you like them.

Thank you so much for watching

Dani xx

little bobbins knits - episode 66

Thank you so much to everyone who has been in touch recently, to the new members of the Ravelry group, to the lovely people who have subscribed on YouTube and the hugest thank you to those of you who are returning to the podcast, it really means such a lot.

I am so happy to have my mum in this podcast and we share what we are working on, what we have finished and some projects we are planning. I also draw for some giveaways and show you some purchases from some recent wooly shows.



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Shownotes

Works in Progress

Mum bought some quilts in progress to show us - she is using fabric from Worn and Washed and Fabric HQ

Matching Magic Faraway Tree Socks in Lay Family Yarn

Newborn Vertebrae in Beehive Yarns and Five Moons

Flax Light in Fine Fish Yarn

Twinkle Twinkle Baby Blanket in King Cole Bamboo Cotton

Snowmelt Shawl in Lay Family Yarn

Like a Cloud in Cosy Posy Yarn Co


Finished Objects

Blue Steps Baby Booties in Fine Fish Yarns

Oh Baby! Baby Booties in Biff Sugar Yarns

Beloved in Biff Sugar Yarns

Yarningham

Mum and I went to Yarningham and bought some lovely yarns from Lay Family Yarn, Dusty Dimples and Yarn Lab UK. We bought lovely bits and bobs from Beyond Measure and the most adorable Ainsworth and Prin romper kit from The Knitting Shed

Thank you so much for watching xx

little bobbins knits - episode 65

Thank you so much to everyone who has been in touch recently, to the new members of the Ravelry group, to the lovely people who have subscribed on YouTube and the hugest thank you to those of you who are returning to the podcast, it really means such a lot.

Thank you so much for joining me for my quite delayed podcast - I explain the delay a bit in this episode. I am so happy to have my mum in this podcast and we share what we are working on, what we have finished and some projects we are planning. I also draw for some giveaways and show you some purchases from some recent wooly shows.

I also show my newest sock pattern designs in this episode and talk about my now completed collection - designing feels like such an exciting adventure and I am so grateful that you have all been so supportive and encouraging of it - thank you so much!

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Shownotes

What I am Wearing

My Madewell in The Wool Barn

Works in Progress

Mum is working on a French Macaroon in Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK

I have made some progress on my Josephine Cardi - I am knitting this using some Lykke fixed circulars that I got from Cat and Sparrow

I have started a Fly Away blanket which I am keeping in a lovely bag from Lupin Lane Handmade and a Beloved hat in Biff Sugar Yarns which I am keeping in a lovely bag from Maria Elena Bliss

Projects in Planning

Mum is planning a quilt for David and I and lots of baby quilts.

Finished Objects

I have finished another Angelus Novus and I have also finished my Boxy in Cosy Posy Yarn Co.

Mum finished a beautiful embroidered mat for Bobbin.

I also finished a Plover dress from a kit from Ainsworth and Prin but it was a gift and has already winged its way to it's intended recipient.

Mum has also finished my stool cover since the last episode.

New Designs

I talk about my recently released designs Rita and Forever and Always

Wooly Additions

I had the pleasure of going to a couple of wooly events over the last couple of weeks and bought some yarns home with me from Olann, Uschitita (which I can't seem to find a link for at the moment), Ducky Darlings and Dusty Dimples.

Giveaways

I drew for some giveaways in this episode so congratulations winners, do get in touch with your details and thank you very much to everyone who got involved.

The prizes were an embroidered bag made by my lovely mum and there were prizes donated from these lovely shops -

Makers Haven
Circustonic Handmade
Eva Faith
A Homespun House
Warm Crochet

I am also setting up two new threads for giveaways - one for the Forever and Always socks and one for if you have knit every design from the Vintage Love Story collection. These beautiful prizes have been donated by -

Barnyard Knits
Bumble Stitches

Mentions

Elizabeth Doherty - specifically the Archer jumper
Bumble Stitches Podcast

little bobbins knits - episode sixty four

Thank you so much to everyone who has been in touch recently, to the new members of the Ravelry group, to the lovely people who have subscribed on YouTube and the hugest thank you to those of you who are returning to the podcast, it really means such a lot.

Thank you so much for joining me for my first podcast of the year. I am so happy to have my mum in this podcast - she has some incredibly lovely projects on the go at the moment that I was so eager for her to share with you.

I also show my newest sock pattern design in this episode and talk about my developing collection - designing feels like such an exciting adventure and I am so grateful that you have all been so supportive and encouraging of it - thank you so much!

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Shownotes

Works in Progress

I am making a Boxy in Cosy Posy Yarn Co
Soak Flatter
Jenna Rose Handmade

Mum is adding an embroidered top to a stool I found in A Little Bird Told Me and she is keeping her work in her Jessie Chorley bag

Cinema socks in A Homespun House
Alex Collins Designs Bag
Sew Sweet Violet Pin
Merchant and Mills Copper Pins

Mum is starting a new baby quilt - hopefully she will snap a picture when it is finished so I can show you.

Josephine Cardi in Blacker Yarns
Fat Squirrel

Recollection Giveaway

Renée Callahan of East London Knit has very generously offered us a copy of her wonderful new collection - Recollection - as a giveaway - thank you so much Renée!

Have a look in the Ravelry thread for how to enter.

Finished Objects

I made my lovely mum an Angelus Novus for her birthday in Blacker Swan

Mum has been customising her Maileg goodies and making her own adorable dolls.

Vintage Love Story Collection

I have just released my second knitting pattern and the very first design from the Vintage Love Story collection - the Cyril Socks.

I knit the sample in Makers Haven yarn

Twas the Night Before Christmas Finished Objects

I have opened a thread for you to add your finished Twas the Night before Christmas socks to and I will draw for a giveaway for the next episode.

Brushwork Giveaway

I drew for the winner of the Brushwork giveaway.

Thank you so much for watching.

Dani x

little bobbins knits - episode sixty three

Thank you so much to everyone who has been in touch recently, to the new members of the Ravelry group, to the lovely people who have subscribed on YouTube and the hugest thank you to those of you who are returning to the podcast, it really means such a lot.

This is my last podcast of the year and I wanted to say the biggest thank you to everyone who has watched over the last year and to everyone who has supported my shop and my new pattern release, i feel so very lucky and so very grateful <3

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Shownotes

Easy Peasy Newborn Sock Hat

Wee Envelope

Flax Light

Comfy Red Couch Podcast

Hey Sister Podcast

Lovely labels from Grain Deep

Sous Sous - Old Maiden Aunt

Branches and Buds 

Criss Cross - The Little Grey Sheep

Norwegian Fir Cardigan

Boxy - Cosy Posy Yarn Co

Christmas Eve Cast On

The Christmas Eve cast on is nearly here and I can't wait to knit along with you all. Join us in the ravelry group and share your photos on instagram using the hashtag #lbkchristmasevesocks2017

Twas the night Before Christmas Socks

My very first pattern has been released in honour of my favourite tradition - the Christmas Eve cast on. I do hope you like them - you can find the pattern just here. If you are knitting these socks then I will have a prize thread where you can enter your socks in January. Remember to use the hashtag #twasthenightbeforechristmassocks on instagram, I am so excited to see them all together.

Thank you so much for watching this year.

Dani xx