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Proud Knitwear Designer
I have recently discovered that one of the best bits about designing knitting patterns is seeing something that someone has made from one of your patterns “in the flesh”. This happened to me while I...
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Be Sweet Yarns
Simply Sweet, Whipped Cream I love yarn. If you’ve followed my blog and/or podcast for a while you will have definitely picked up on this! I have referred to my love of yarn as “an obsession” in the...
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MerryKAL Update: September
I finished this month’s Merry Knitalong ball. This is the first 3 colour ball we have done. It was a fun pattern! It’s definitely not my best knitting but I see these little projects as “learning”...
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Episode 58 – So Hipster
Download: Episode_58_So_Hipster.mp3 Download link: Episode 58 So Hipster In this episode I’ll tell you all about my very creative weekend. There’s bread making, photography, decopatch, knitting,...
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To Puff, or Not To Puff
Quite recently I “nearly” started knitting a Beekeeper’s Quilt. Nearly. The fact that I have spare sock yarn from my knitted patchwork, combined with my love of modular, portable projects, made it...
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Merry KAL Update October
The Merry Knitalong is still going strong. There are just 3 months left… that means only 3 more Christmas balls to knit. Check out Knitting Sarah’s lovely selection above. How gorgeous is her...
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Episode 59 – Run Martine Run
Download: Episode_59_Run_Martine_Run.mp3 Download link: Episode 59 Run Martine Run In this short and sweet episode I’ll tell you about my new sponsor and my latest challenge. There’s a little knitting...
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Mini Christmas Sweater
It’s been a while since I’ve had a finished knitted item to share, other than my lovely knitted Christmas balls. So here’s the most recent project I have completed. Inspired by the Merry Knitalong,...
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Basic Beanie
Woo hoo, another finished item! I improvised the pattern for this basic beanie. I wanted a project that required minimal concentration and was portable. Basic beanies are the new vanilla sock for me!...
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iMake on Everlapse
You know how I love a good photography app… well, I have a new one that I am rather excited about: Everlapse. Huge thanks to The Knitmore Girls for pointing me towards this exciting, collaborative...
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A Little Pattern Update
It’s been a busy week but I am delighted to have got the second issue of iMake Magazine finished. I couldn’t have managed it without my wonderful contributors, proofreader and test knitter. They have...
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Basic Beanie Pattern
Ask and you shall receive… I am delighted to announce that my Basic Beanie knitting pattern is now available on Craftsy and Raverly for free! Please consider making a donation to my London Marathon...
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November Giveaway: LoveKnitting
iMake has a brand new sponsor! I am thrilled to be working with the fabulous folks over at LoveKnitting: loveknitting.com. LoveKnitting was founded by a small team working together in London. In April...
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Merry KAL October/November
I have been a little quiet on the Merry Knitalong front over the past month or so. As many of you know, I have been concentrating on getting my own festive knitting pattern live as part of issue 2 of...
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Another Basic Beanie
I’ve knitted another Basic Beanie. I am so pleased with the pattern. It’s such a quick, easy, gratifying knit – perfect for Christmas knitting, dare I say it… This one is knitted in some yarn I got as...
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Episode 60 – Guinea Pig Course
Download: Episode_60_Guinea_Pig_Course.mp3 Download link: Episode 60 Guinea Pig Course This episode features my sometimes co-host, Charles, and we are talking dinner parties. There’s also a recap of...
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Mini Christmas Sweater Pattern
A few people have been asking me how they can make their own Mini Christmas Sweaters for their Christmas tree. It struck me that perhaps I’d not made it clear how people can get hold of my festive...
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On A Crochet Kick
I am on a serious crochet kick at the moment. Well theoretically I am, “technically” I have not started any crochet yet, but I have the tools! Crochet has recently become a little more appealing due...
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Preppy Twisted: Done
I have a finished knitted item. I started knitting the Preppy Twisted scarf in January of this year (the pattern is by lovely fellow podcaster, Voolenvine). I am not sure why it’s taken so long to...
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MerryKAL Christmas Squirrel
This month’s Merry Knitalong ball was really exciting… it was a “choose your own” challenge. So I opted for the Christmas squirrel just because, well, I rather like squirrels! You don’t get squirrels...
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Book Review: 50 Yards of Fun
I have been a fan of Rebecca Danger’s patterns for some time; I don’t really knit toys, but for some reason, her toys are just appealing. As such, I was thrilled to discover that she had a book out...
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December Merry KAL Announcement
The Merry Knitalong is coming to an end. It’s been such fun. Check out Knitting Sarah’s lovely collection of Christmas balls in the photo above. Also, you can see my November ball below. Christmas...
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My Knitty Tree
A few Christmas tree shots! Spot the knitted decorations… (not all knitted by me, I confess!)
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Knitting all the Beanies
I have felt compelled to do a little last minute Christmas knitting! This is very unlike me… I have stepped away from Christmas knitting for a few years now. However, my Basic Beanie pattern is such a...
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Episode 61 – Keep Crafting
Download: Episode_61_Keep_Crafting.mp3 Download link: Episode 61 Keep Crafting Welcome to episode 61 of the iMake podcast. This is the last show of 2013 – I will be back in 2014, don’t fret. Today’s...
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Purple Pinkies
A friend of mine, Jannine, is involved in Rotary Guernsey and in particular, their global campaign to eradicate polio (started in 1985). She runs an online shop selling “End Polio” branded items,...
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Oh Yarn!
Oh dear. I seem to have done quite a lot of accidental stash enhancement over the past couple of weeks. I am not sure how it happened. It just happened. Completely by accident! In the true spirit of...
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Crafty New Year’s Resolutions 2014
It’s that time of year again! Around this time I always make crafty new year’s resolutions. You won’t catch me making the traditional resolutions (for example “must lose weight” or “must go to the gym...
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January Giveaway: Made by Ewe
To kick off the new year in style I have a lovely giveaway to share, sponsored by Linda Regel aka “Made by Ewe”. About Linda Linda has been knitting since since she was young and she has fond memories...
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Pattern in Progress
I am working on a new pattern – a cowl using half a skein of fingering weight yarn. The pattern is called Hanois Cowl (at least that’s the working title). I’ll explain the inspiration when I release...
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Socks With Sarah
I really want to rediscover my sock knitting mojo. Thankfully, my MerryKAL partner-in-crime/knitting, KnittingSarah, loves knitting socks. Following the success of last year’s knitalong Sarah is...
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Sock Mojo Back
My sock knitting mojo is back! Here is my first pair socks for the year. I knitted them as part of the Socks With Sarah Knitalong, however, I must confess, I did cast them on early (before any of you...
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The Year of the KAL/CAL
I am renaming 2014 the year of the knitalong and crochetalong. It’s not catchy – but it’s accurate! Currently I do not seem to be able to knit or crochet anything unless other people are involved…! I...
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Teaching Knitting
Today I taught a nice young man, called Ollie, to knit. He works at our local radio station, BBC Guernsey, and is doing a weekly feature where he learns to do something new. He contacted me to ask if...
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Long Time No Speak Boo
In the absence of a podcast episode this month, I have a little Audioboo for you. I have lots of exciting podcast plans coming up so please… watch this space! Here’s my Boo (click on the player below...
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Hanois Cowl
As requestd by lots of iMake followers, I have published my Hanois Cowl (pronounced “Han-wah”) knitting pattern on Ravelry and Craftsy. You’ll be pleased to hear it’s a free pattern. However, if you...
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February Giveaway: Sock Anatomy
Given the recent return of my sock knitting mojo, I am very excited to announce this month’s giveaway… Lovely Clare Devine of Yarn and Pointy Sticks fame has released her first knitting pattern e-book...
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Book Review: 50 Knitted Gifts
The nice folks at Sixth & Spring were kind enough to send me a review copy of 50 Knitted Gifts for Year-Round Gift Giving. Here’s what they say about the book: “In search of the perfect pattern...
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Knitted Patchwork Recipe in French
I am delighted to announce that my popular free pattern, Knitted Patchwork Recipe, is now available in French! Thanks to Vanessa (aka Clochi-clochette) for translating it for me. Knitted Patchwork...
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Episode 62 – Chit Chat
Download: Episode_62_Chit_Chat.mp3 Download link: Episode 62 Chit Chat Welcome to episode 62 of the iMake podcast – it’s my first show of 2014 and it’s a windy one! Today’s show is just an informal...
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Guest Post: LoveKnitting
I am delighted to share a post with you from Edward Griffin, the founder of LoveKnitting. Combining a love of yarn with an online business is something that really fascinates me so I was really...
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Zaubersocks: Done
I am really enjoying knitting with Zauberball sport weight yarn at the moment. These socks are just a simple vanilla sock with a wedge toe and short row heel. I knitted them toe-up and they have...
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Episode 63 – White Rock
Download: Episode_63_White_Rock.mp3 Download link: Episode 63 White Rock Welcome to episode 63 of the iMake podcast. This is a special episode featuring an interview with Ross Gledhill, owner of the...
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Gratuitous Sock Shots
I am working on some yummy socks at the moment. Here are a few gratuitous work in progress shots for those of you that love a nice sock photo. I started these at the weekend and they are called my Dick...
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Knitting and Crafting for Health
Knitting, crochet and craft is good for your health. Check out the fab video above and also this article which is full of interesting stats and information. “Is knitting therapeutic? Heck yes. It’s a...
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Episode 64 – Catch the Sheep
Download: Episode_64_Catch_the_Sheep.mp3 Download link: Episode 64 Catch the Sheep Welcome to episode 64 of the iMake podcast. This is a short and sweet episode during which I teach a very nice young...
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March Giveaway: Knit the Alphabet
I am delighted to share a wonderful book with you for this month’s giveaway, it’s called Knit the Alphabet and it’s written by Clare Garland (published by Stitch Craft Create). I was lucky enough to...
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Knitters on Twitter
I’ve been doing a bit of blogging for my fabulous blog and podcast sponsor LoveKnitting. My recent post recommends a few really fab knitters to follow on Twitter. Please check it out here: I Knit...
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Dick Van Dyke Socks: Done
Hooray – another pair of finished sport weight socks as part of the Socks with Sarah KAL. These are a pattern by Wendy Johnson called Van Dyke Socks. I have expanded the name slightly to honour one of...
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Episode 65 – Ran Martine Ran
http://traffic.libsyn.com/imakepodcast/Episode_65_Ran_Martine_Ran.mp3 Download link: Episode 65 Ran Martine Ran Welcome to episode 65 of the iMake podcast. In response to a number of requests this is...
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