Curious Handmade with Helen Stewart

After a magical retreat in Bath, I’m back with the podcast to tell you all about it. I also have some details about the upcoming new season of The Shawl Society, and I’m excited to make a flying trip to Dublin next week for the first ever Woollinn festival! Show Sponsors: Alongside an eclectic yarn […]

On today’s show my minimalist quest has turned to thinking about my wardrobe. I’ve also got some news about the next season of The Shawl Society, coming up very soon! My major WIP–aside from the super-secret shawls-to-be–has been Like a Cloud, and I’m flying through it! Show Sponsors: Alongside an eclectic yarn range, which includes […]

  On today’s show I’m chatting about my continued decluttering and destashing adventure, and my plans to clear a spot where some dedicated sewing can happen! I’ve also got more details on the Maker’s Market in Bath, and the prize for our Impressionists MKAL. I’m also getting excited about the upcoming new Joji Locatelli pattern, […]

  Today on the show I chat about how the warmer weather has set off the urge for a spring declutter and destash: with a new level of Marie Kondo magic. I also have a few updates about how my 100 Days project is going. Most of all, I’m spending a little time stalking some […]

  On today’s podcast, I’m back after a little break, chatting about the projects I have going on right now, the newest pattern in The Handmade Sock Society and another lovely challenge that’s inspiring me right now. Show Sponsors: Alongside an eclectic yarn range, which includes Hazel Knits, Icelandic Lopi & CoopKnits, we stock a […]

Today on the podcast I’m finally getting to look back on my time at EYF, after leaving you on a bit of a cliffhanger last week. I chat about the joys of meeting some wonderful podcasters in the Blacker Yarns Podcaster Lounge, explore some new-to-me knitting podcasts, and fill you in on some of my […]

I have so much exciting news this episode, and so much to recap after a whirlwind few weeks that I think it will take a few podcasts to share all my stories! Today I’m talking about a recent shawl design, sharing more details about our upcoming MKAL (with a lovely giveaway coming up to celebrate) […]

Today on the podcast I have one more peek forward at the EYF, which is happening this weekend, and then dive into a review of the latest gorgeous collaboration between super talented designers Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki. As a special 5th anniversary treat, they’ve paired each of the patterns in their Interpretations Vol. 5 collection […]

On today’s podcast I’m continuing my run-up excitement for EYF. The Podcaster Lounge is always a highlight. As a podcaster, it’s really special to be able to chat with some of my listeners face-to-face, and as a podcast fan I’m thrilled to get to meet podcasters I enjoy and admire. I take a look at […]

Edinburgh Yarn Festival is getting closer and closer, and I’m getting more and more excited. On this week’s show I chat about a few (okay, more than a few) vendors I’m really looking forward to visiting. You really need a plan to make the most of the EYF Marketplace! We’re also on a little bit […]

Today on the podcast, I share a little bit about some new designs in progress, some that are on the way, and two that were released this week! The new releases are collaborations with some of the most creative people in knitting right now: Anne of Little Skein in The Big Wool and her swoon-worthy […]

  On today’s episode, I have a gorgeous book to review, which features a whole new knitting technique! I also announce our winners from the 2017 Knitvent KAL and chat a little about some Curious Handmade developments, including what it’s been like to plan the year so intently. Show Sponsors: Alongside an eclectic yarn range, […]

On today’s podcast I have a giveaway winner to announce, a new Handmade Sock Society pattern to introduce, and another fun planning challenge to help put a bit more fun, lightheartedness, and excitement into the new(ish) year! Show Sponsors: Alongside an eclectic yarn range, which includes Hazel Knits, Icelandic Lopi & CoopKnits, we stock a […]

  On today’s episode I have a 2018 Make Nine Update, a review of a gorgeous new collection by Renée Callahan of East London Knits, a last call for Knitvent 2017 FOs, and some more sock knitting help. Show Sponsors: Alongside an eclectic yarn range, which includes Hazel Knits, Icelandic Lopi & CoopKnits, we stock a carefully […]

On today’s show I’m starting to get excited about the upcoming Edinburgh Yarn Festival and the Podcast Lounge. I’ve also been deep in planning for the year and discovered the 2018 Make Nine Challenge, which has inspired me to put together a list of personal projects I’d love to complete by the end of the […]