Sock Surgery Archives - Shinybees https://www.shinybees.com/category/sock-surgery/ The Multi-Award Winning Knitting, Comedy and Yarn Podcast Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:08:01 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 122193119 Episode 74: Knitivity https://www.shinybees.com/episode-74-knitivity/ https://www.shinybees.com/episode-74-knitivity/#respond Tue, 22 Dec 2015 22:05:25 +0000 http://shinybees.com/?p=2865 Image Details: ‘Knitted Nativity Scene’ by Andrea_44, via Flickr. Listen Here Intro Today we begin with some festive chatter about that most traditional of Christmas activities – the nativity play. I was a cultural experience in the North of England, including a Yoda Donkey, highly flammable sheep and a Rockport-boot and Phantom of the Opera...

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]]> https://www.shinybees.com/episode-74-knitivity/feed/ 0 2865 Episode 66 – The Diamond Fibre https://www.shinybees.com/episode-66-the-diamond-fibre/ https://www.shinybees.com/episode-66-the-diamond-fibre/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:43:13 +0000 http://shinybees.com/?p=2745 Image Details: ‘Angora Goat’ by noricum, via Flickr. Listen Here Intro Hello and welcome to another rip-roaring episode of the Shinybees podcast. Today we have the return of Enablers’ Corner, some chat about mohair – the diamond fibre – and its properties, particularly in sock knitting. Following that, we round up with a rundown of...

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]]> https://www.shinybees.com/episode-66-the-diamond-fibre/feed/ 4 2745 Episode 53: Knitting Socks in Summer https://www.shinybees.com/episode-53-knitting-socks-in-summer/ https://www.shinybees.com/episode-53-knitting-socks-in-summer/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:42:20 +0000 http://shinybees.com/?p=2566 Listen Here Intro KnitSpinCake’s Aimee is back at the mic. You can find her shop at Harbour Yarns. Also, tickets for the Great London Yarn Crawl go on sale 1st July 2015. Will you be there? All proceeds from the crawl go to Refuge. Enablers’ Corner I’m on Periscope. It’s a social media video streaming...

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]]> https://www.shinybees.com/episode-53-knitting-socks-in-summer/feed/ 3 2566 Episode 51: Still Got It https://www.shinybees.com/episode-51-still-got-it/ https://www.shinybees.com/episode-51-still-got-it/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:57:10 +0000 http://shinybees.com/?p=2539 Listen Here Intro The Indie Burgh Yarn Crawl was a great success and I had lots of fun visiting the finer yarn shops in Edinburgh during this fun filled yarny weekend. I was chatted up by a five year old on the train, proving I have Still Got It. Obviously. I also attended Clare Devine’s...

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]]> https://www.shinybees.com/episode-51-still-got-it/feed/ 2 2539 Episode 49: Endless Winter https://www.shinybees.com/episode-49-endless-winter/ https://www.shinybees.com/episode-49-endless-winter/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2015 12:45:58 +0000 http://shinybees.com/?p=2504 Image Details: ‘Narnia’ by David Muir, via Flickr. Listen Here Intro We’re in the midst of the endless winter here and waiting for Aslan to come and break us free. In the absence of any comedy patterns on a Narnia theme, the pattern pick today takes a different theme. The Lantern Waste Mitts are definitely...

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]]> https://www.shinybees.com/episode-49-endless-winter/feed/ 2 2504 Episode 47: Calamities and Curiosities https://www.shinybees.com/episode-47-calamities-and-curiosities/ https://www.shinybees.com/episode-47-calamities-and-curiosities/#respond Fri, 22 May 2015 12:23:58 +0000 http://shinybees.com/?p=2486 Image Details: ‘Le cabinet de curiosité de Bonnier de la Mosson’ by Dodeckahedron, via Flickr. Listen Here News The Highland Wool Festival is taking place at Dingwall Mart on 23 May 2015. The exhibitor list is now available. The Indie Burgh Yarn Crawl is happening on 13/14th June 2015 in Edinburgh. Hosted by Jess James...

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]]> https://www.shinybees.com/episode-47-calamities-and-curiosities/feed/ 0 2486 Episode 45: Short Row Variations and Summer Knitting Patterns https://www.shinybees.com/episode-45-short-row-variations-and-summer-knitting-patterns/ https://www.shinybees.com/episode-45-short-row-variations-and-summer-knitting-patterns/#respond Tue, 05 May 2015 19:56:19 +0000 http://shinybees.com/?p=2434 Listen Here Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Blacker Yarns. Lyonesse is a new 50% linen, 50% wool yarn, available in DK and 4ply weights, specially developed for your summer knitting needs. Perfect for creating cool, breathable garments and lacy shawls, the linen content ensures this yarn retains its block beautifully. To order, visit www.blackeryarns.co.uk...

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]]> https://www.shinybees.com/episode-45-short-row-variations-and-summer-knitting-patterns/feed/ 0 2434 Episode 43: There’s a Short Row Technique For Everyone https://www.shinybees.com/episode-43-theres-a-short-row-technique-for-everyone/ https://www.shinybees.com/episode-43-theres-a-short-row-technique-for-everyone/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2015 09:00:04 +0000 http://shinybees.com/?p=2374 Listen Here Intro This week it’s all about short rows and wanton enabling on the podcast. On news matters, I’ll be accepting sponsors onto the podcast from next week. These will only be high quality and relevant sponsors – no payday loans or online casinos here! If you’re interested in sponsoring the podcast, contact me...

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]]> https://www.shinybees.com/episode-43-theres-a-short-row-technique-for-everyone/feed/ 1 2374 Episode 41: Baby Bums and Self Stripe https://www.shinybees.com/episode-41-baby-bums-and-self-stripe/ https://www.shinybees.com/episode-41-baby-bums-and-self-stripe/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2015 08:33:42 +0000 http://shinybees.com/?p=2349 Listen Here Intro Hello and welcome to a decidedly low sugar version of the podcast. I hope you are all getting over your Easter chocolate hangovers. Thanks to everyone who has been in touch with feedback following Episode 40, which was an interview with Stephen West. Edinburgh Yarn Festival has been announced for 2016 and...

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]]> https://www.shinybees.com/episode-41-baby-bums-and-self-stripe/feed/ 0 2349 Episode 39: Of Socks and Discworld – A Knitty Homage to Sir Terry Pratchett https://www.shinybees.com/episode-39-of-socks-and-discworld-a-knitty-homage-to-sir-terry-pratchett/ https://www.shinybees.com/episode-39-of-socks-and-discworld-a-knitty-homage-to-sir-terry-pratchett/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:19:08 +0000 http://shinybees.com/?p=2335 Image Details: IMG_0543 by cherryred2001, via Flickr Listen Here Intro This episode is a knitty homage to my favourite author, Sir Terry Pratchett. In Enablers’ Corner, there’s a little rundown of the first quarter of The Golden Skein. The Pattern Pick, somewhat unsurprisingly, takes its inspiration from Discworld. Then the Sock Surgery returns with some...

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