Episode 65 – Ran Martine Ran
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View ArticleDick 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...
View ArticleKnitters 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...
View ArticleMarch 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...
View ArticleEpisode 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...
View ArticleKnitting 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...
View ArticleGratuitous 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...
View ArticleEpisode 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...
View ArticleZaubersocks: 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...
View ArticleGuest 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...
View ArticleEpisode 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...
View ArticleKnitted 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...
View ArticleBook 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...
View ArticleFebruary 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...
View ArticleHanois 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...
View ArticleLong 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...
View ArticleTeaching 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleSock 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...
View ArticleSocks 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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