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Hi everyone, Here are the show notes for episode 2.2 - Multicraftual! Just 1 more row There has been much more knitting this week and I am delighted to have finished 2 garments:   Emma Top by Suzanne Muller: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/AuntieAipee/emma-top Ripple Crop Top Worsted by Jessie Maed Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/AuntieAipee/ripple-crop-top-worsted   I am currently working on the Minna top by Suzanne Muller: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minna-top and I encourage you to check out the wonderful patterns in Jessie Maed's Collection: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/jessie-maed-designs/patterns   Cake and bake There has been a return to baking in the past few weeks and our house has been enjoying these amazing creations: https://bakingwithgranny.co.uk/recipe/coffee-kisses/ If you don't already own my favorite baking book you can find out how to get it here: https://www.be-ro.co.uk   Being Sewcial There isn't as much sewing to report this week as I have been knitting and crocheting more but these are the things I have been working on: Miette skirt: https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/miette-digital you can see my version on Instagram @knitspincake Face coverings: https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2020/05/how-to-make-diy-face-mask-with-video.html   Fifi Pyjamas: https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/fifi?variant=346371437   Back to nature We have quite a few adventures to talk about in back to nature this week, including Ashes Quarry, Hardwick Park, Tunstall Reservoir and Auckland Park!   Loose Ends This week Craig joins me again and we ramble our way through book, tv, movie and podcast recommendations including: I (Aimée ) am still reading Early Riser by Jasper Fforde and the Now Effect by Elisha Goldstein Craig is still reading Dune and has been reading the Mindfulness of Breathing by Bhikkhu Analayo and you can find the guided meditations he mentions here: https://www.windhorsepublications.com/mindfulness-of-breathing-audio/  Tv watching has been mostly Lucifer but we have recently binge-watched Defending Jacob, which was amazing! I am re-watching Smallville and Craig has just started Hunters, both can be found on Amazon Prime. Podcast recommendations for this week are Caithness Craft Collective: http://caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com and the Psychology Podcast, in particular, this episode: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/podcast/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-made-simple-with-seth-gillihan/    Craig watched a really long movie called Shadow.   As always you can find me in the following places... Instagram @knitspincake Email knitspincake@gmail.com Blog knitspincake.blogspot.com    Thank you all for listening!

Hi everyone, Here are the show notes for episode 2.2 - Multicraftual! Just 1 more row There hasn't been a huge amount of knitting in the past two weeks but there is some progress being made on the Emma top and a lot of pondering about what to make next! My Tiger King socks can be found here: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/AuntieAipee/tiger-king-socks Link to the yarn can be found in the show notes for episode 2.1 Ballerina wrap top: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ballerina-wrap-top  Julie Twist top: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/julie-twist I love love love this yarn: https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Naturals+Bamboo%2BCotton+DK/0_caea447_CAFA232.htm   Yarn Fumes My yarn fumes recommendation for this week is the beautiful Dusty yarn from Beehive Yarns - Beth's gorgeous yarns can be found here: https://www.beehiveyarns.com and she has 10% off for this Bank Holiday weekend only!   Being Sewcial Despite the lack of knitting, there has been quite a bit of sewing going on over the past few weeks... Stella Joggers by Tilly and the Buttons: https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2018/03/stretch-stella-hoodie-joggers-sewing-pattern.html Mine can be found on my Instagram account @knitspincake Face coverings: https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2020/05/how-to-make-diy-face-mask-with-video.html Embroidery kits by Hawthorne Handmade: https://www.hawthornhandmade.com/collections/embroidery-kits but I bought mine from Rosie at https://slipstitchldn.co.uk/collections/kits  Fifi Pyjamas: https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/fifi?variant=3463714372 Alexa Jumpsuit: https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/alexa-digital Patternsy is the place you can get all your patterns printed onto A0 copyshop paper and they do a beautiful job! https://www.patternsy.com  Bralette advice from the wonderful Madalynne Intimates: Fitting Barrett: https://madalynne.com/5-tips-when-sewing-fitting-the-barrett-bralette/  Plus size vs full bust: https://madalynne.com/plus-size-lingerie-versus-full-bust-lingerie-whats-the-difference/?goal=0_7d94c6bf1b-8a123c06ac-334224717&mc_cid=8a123c06ac&mc_eid=879979d912 Adding foam: https://madalynne.com/how-to-add-foam-cups-to-the-barrett-bralette/?goal=0_7d94c6bf1b-8a123c06ac-334224717&mc_cid=8a123c06ac&mc_eid=879979d912   Back to nature In the back to nature segment this week come with me on a rambling journey around my local patch and enjoy the sounds of nature in spring!   Loose Ends This week Craig joins me again and we ramble our way through book, tv, movie and podcast recommendations including: I (Aimée ) am reading Early Riser by Jasper Fforde and the Now Effect by Elisha Goldstein Craig is still reading Dune, despite not being able to remember if he has previously read it, and has also picked up The Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert. He mentions the foundation around this practice and it can be found here: https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk Tv watching has been mostly Lucifer but Craig is also watching WestWorld whilst I am laughing my way through Russell Howard and Mum roadtrip re-runs! Podcast recommendation for this week is Shinybees and you can find out all about Jo and her fab podcast here: https://www.shinybees.com  As always you can find me in the following places... Instagram @knitspincake Email knitspincake@gmail.com Blog knitspincake.blogspot.com    Thank you all for listening!

Hi everyone and welcome back to Knit Spin Cake!! It is so good to be back podcasting after 5 years :D  Here are this week's show notes: Just 1 more row Prima Shawl by Shellie Anderson https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/prima-2 West Green Loft Yarns https://westgreenloftyarns.com   Emma Top by Susan Muller https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emma-top-2 Wardrobe architect articles https://blog.colettehq.com/wardrobe-architect       Yarn Fumes Fab Funky Fibres  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FabFunkyFibres       Being Sewcial Barette Bralette https://madalynne.com/introducing-barrett-free-pdf-bralette-pattern/ Jordy Bralette https://shop.emeralderin.com/products/jordy-bralette-pdf-sewing-pattern Rosemary wrap skirt https://sarkirsten.com/patterns/rosemary-wrap   Moneta dress https://www.colettepatterns.com/catalog/moneta   Stella joggers https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2018/03/stretch-stella-hoodie-joggers-sewing-pattern.html     Cake and bake Dolly bakes Aussie Crunch http://www.dollybakes.co.uk/2012/02/back-to-school-aussie-crunch.html Loose Ends Books we are reading... Lord of the rings trilogy by J R R Tolkien Dune by Frank Herbert Unfrazzle by Stephanie Lam The Wild Remedy by Emma Mitchell TV we are watching... Altered Carbon Westworld Lucifer The Mandelorian Parks and Recreation Great British Sewing Bee Podcasts we are listening to... Making Sense  https://samharris.org/podcast/  Fatman beyond https://www.smodcast.com/channel/fatmanbeyond Rosie and Jessica's Day of Fun http://www.rosieandjessica.co.uk No Such Thing as a Fish https://www.nosuchthingasafish.com SMA https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sh-ged-married-annoyed/id1451489585

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Welcome to Knit Spin Cake, sponsored by Harbour Yarns, the best of British Yarns, fibres, accessories and workshopswww.harbouryarns.co.ukHello everyone, it is so good to be back! Here are the shownotes for episode 25, if you want to contact me all the details are at the bottom of this post. Happy knitting!Plodding along nicelyBreakwater - Cecily Glowik MacDonaldFestival Shawl - Lyn RobinsonScamper Socks - Maggie MenzelI did it, I really did it!Sandshore - Alicia PlummerDuchess - Purl AlpacaThe queue with many itemsSand Pullover - Ela Torrente Day Trip Mitts - Debbie OrrWord on the StreetWoolfest - Friday 26th & Saturday 27th June - CockermouthBritish Wool Show - Friday 7th & Saturday 8th August  - YorkGreat London Yarn Crawl - Saturday 5th September - LondonYarndale - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September - SkiptonMasham Sheep Fair - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September - Masham, North YorkshireTwitter: @knitspincake@harbouryarnsFacebook:/harbouryarnsInstagram:@knitspincake@harbouryarnsEmail:knitspincake@gmail.comharbouryarns@gmail.comThanks for listeningAimee x

Hi everyone,Just a quick note to give you and update and some thank you's, regular programming will return shortly :)Thanks for listeningAimee x

Hi everyone,Here are the shownotes for this episode:All my projects I talk about can be viewed here on Ravelry.The West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley DK colour range can be found here. If you want to order from me then get in touch by email (harbouryarns@gmail.com) before the Tuesday 15th July to get a 10% discount.The yarn retails at £4.75 a ball for 200m and comes in a variety of shades.Me and mam at graduation, post gown removal!Me and Auntie BetThe beautiful view behind the shopHarbour Yarns logo!Hotel at Dockray, Cumbria - The Royal Hotel - highly recommended!

Hi everyone,Here are the shownotes for this episode:This is what arrived shortly after I recorded the last episode...Mam almost got sucked into a bag of Stylecraft...The chair before and after, I'm really pleased with how these are coming along!A sneak peak of what is going to be on the website...Thanks for listening!Aimee x

Hi everyone,A short podcast is now available for your listening pleasure :)The big reveal is out! I am opening a wool shop! Harbour Yarns will be opening on either 19th or 26th July...I will keep you all posted!This is where it is...This is the beach behind the shop...if you look closely you can see the lighthouse on the end of the pierThis is the marina around the other corner...If you squint you can see the under offer sign!Seagull patternDragonfly wings shawlThank you all for listening!Aimee x

Hi everyone,Here are the shownotes for this episode!Winners of the giveaway are:The giveaway hat!1st prize - Javapurl2nd prize - Shiela O'Keefe3rd prize - Dane abroadGet in touch to claim your prizes!My projects Yarngarden The Golden Skein group on Ravelry - you can have a look at all the projects which are being planned here!Unwind Brighton group on Ravelry - here you can find out all about the KAL's going onThis is the website with the information about the Bradford count - a really useful resourceMy handspun yarnsNo Such thing as a fish podcast - from the people who bring you QI!Thanks for listening!Aimee

Shownotes to follow tomorrow....

Shownotes to follow tomorrow....

Hi everyone,I finally got some time to sit down with Charlie to catch up on all things Who!Listen to us ramble our way through the convention, 50th anniversary special and the all important Christmas regeneration special...

Hi everyone,Here are the shownotes for episode 18!Gingerbread recipe -http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/863657/spiced-and-iced-christmas-treesFollow your arrow Ysolda KAL -http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/follow-your-arrow-mystery-kalThe Golden Skein -http://www.thegoldenskein.com/Golden Skein ravelry group -http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-golden-skeinPodretreat -http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/yarns-from-the-plain-podcast/2763583/1-25Fibre East yarnbombing link -http://www.ravelry.com/groups/fibre-eastUnwind Brighton -http://unwindbrighton.blogspot.co.uk/Unwind Brighton ravelry group -http://www.ravelry.com/groups/unwind-brighton-2014Daisy Bun Boo project bags -https://beta.folksy.com/shops/DaisybunbooThanks for listening!Aimee x

Hi everyone,Here are the shownotes for episode 18!Gingerbread recipe - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/863657/spiced-and-iced-christmas-treesFollow your arrow Ysolda KAL - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/follow-your-arrow-mystery-kalThe Golden Skein - http://www.thegoldenskein.com/Golden Skein ravelry group - http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-golden-skein  Podretreat - http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/yarns-from-the-plain-podcast/2763583/1-25Fibre East yarnbombing link - http://www.ravelry.com/groups/fibre-eastUnwind Brighton - http://unwindbrighton.blogspot.co.uk/Unwind Brighton ravelry group - http://www.ravelry.com/groups/unwind-brighton-2014Daisy Bun Boo project bags - https://beta.folksy.com/shops/DaisybunbooThanks for listening!Aimee x