Episode 20: Pack Up Your Troubles
Image Details: “The Suitcase” by wolf man-k, via Flickr. Hello and welcome to episode 20 of the podcast. A warm welcome to any new listeners, particularly those who have come as a result of taking part in the LushPodKal, and welcome back to returning listeners. Listen here
LushPodKal Techniques 3: Short Rows and Wrap and Turn
Image Details: ‘Down With Shorts’ by theotherdan, via Flickr. This is the third in a series of blog posts exploring techniques used in the Lush Cardigan by Tin Can Knits, and some recommended resources for those techniques I have used.
LushPodKal Techniques 2: Blocking the Lace Yoke
Doing the lushpodkal? Need help with blocking the yoke? I’ve put together my thoughts on blocking in general, with a handy video at the end of the post, for those who prefer to watch how to do it, instead of reading about it. The lace yoke, which is the first part of the cardigan that...
LushPodKal Techniques: Provisional Cast On
Image Details: “042307Crochet_cast-on” by cabezalana, via Flickr. In preparation for the impending start of the LushPodKal, I have been researching the best resources for learning the techniques that will be needed during the course of the pattern. I know that quite a few people are knitting their first ever adult garment and some are a...
Episode 19: Octopussy
Image Details: ‘Octopusses’ by nonelvis, via Flickr. Hello and welcome to Episode 19 of the show, which has nothing whatsoever to do with James Bond and everything to do with friendly cephalopods. Listen here
Episode 18: The First Step is Admitting You Have A Problem
Image Details: ‘Untitled’ by rottnapples, via Flickr. Hello and welcome to episode 18 of the podcast. The first step is indeed admitting you have a problem, when it comes to solving the mother of all knitting funks, it would seem! Listen here
Episode 17: Funky, Funky, Funky, Fresh!
Image Details: ‘Here Lies Funk’ by Robert Francis, via Flickr. Hello and welcome to Episode 17 of the podcast, the one in which I am in the mother of all knitting funks. Slam dunk the funk. The funk of 40,000 years. Listen here
Episode 16: Run, Rabbit, Run!
Image Details: “Park bench Discards Irn Bru” by Craig Murphy, via Flickr. Hello and welcome to Episode 16 of the Shinybees podcast. Thank you for joining me and a warm welcome to all new and returning listeners. Listen here
Shinybees in The Knitter Magazine
That’s right! The podcast was recommended in the latest issue of The Knitter. It was a pleasant surprise; I bought the magazine today to get my copy of the sock heel masterclass article by Clare Devine. I spotted the mention as I was flicking through the rest of the magazine, prior to sitting down for...
Episode 15: Swans, Clowns and Unicorns
Image Details: “Unicorn x Piccolo Latte” by Jonathan Lin, via Flickr. Hello and welcome to Episode 15 of the podcast. Listen here
Episode 14 – On the Road to the North
Hello everyone and welcome to episode 14 of the podcast. I hope you are all well and have had a lovely Christmas and New Year. Listen here
The Golden Skein
Those of you who listen to the podcast, or follow me on Twitter, will be aware of the genesis of The Golden Skein (TGS). This is a specially commissioned, limited edition yarn club, which brings together dyers from around the world. TGS is run by my good self, and the lovely Kate of Kate’s Twirl...