Curious Handmade with Helen Stewart

Today’s post is a bit of a general update…a cosy chat about what’s been going on and what’s coming up in the Curious Handmade world. Show Sponsors: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It’s a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out […]

On today’s episode I’m cheering myself up in the face of the cold, grey, damp weather. I’m looking forward to some of the simple pleasures of autumn, and fessing up to falling off the destash wagon in a glorious little yarn binge. Show Sponsors: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. […]

  This week I’m talking about the freshest of fresh starts: a brand new baby! There seem to be a lot of babies on the way in the knitting podcast world, and I’m looking forward to a fresh new niece to knit for very soon. I give a rundown of some of my favourite patterns […]

Sometimes fresh starts require a little reflection, so today I’m thinking about the goals I had at the beginning of the year, and how I might creatively engage with them in fresh new ways before the year is out. Show Sponsors: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It’s a small, […]

I fell in love with the idea of “Fresh Starts” after last week’s episode: the change of seasons is always exciting to me, with endless possibilities opening up. Today I’m chatting about what’s fresh in my knitting world, discussing new routines and new-to-me yarnies, designers, podcasts and patterns. Show Sponsors: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online […]

Today’s episode is about the feeling of freshness and excitement that comes with the change of the seasons. I have itchy fingers and a serious case of Cast-on-itis, and  I’m enjoying every minute. Show Sponsors: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It’s a small, family business based in rural Suffolk […]

Today’s episode is a bit of a catch up. We’re home from our holidays and starting to think about routines, and school, and new knitting projects. Show Sponsors: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It’s a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born […]

Today I talk about next-level stash appreciation: loving all your precious leftover scraps! I chat about some great ideas and patterns for scrap yarn and share how my Design Your Summer project worked out. Show Sponsors: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It’s a small, family business based in rural […]

Knitting on holidays and some Australian stories. Show Sponsors: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It’s a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn and knitting accessories and aims to bring you a range of great […]

This is a special episode recorded from my holiday campervan! Today I’m talking about some discoveries I’ve made on vaction about travelling with kids, chatting about the next Shawl Society pattern, and reviewing a gorgeous book I picked up in my travels. Show Sponsors: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. […]

In today’s episode I’m back to my fantasy knitting queue, with a subject that’s very close to my heart. Shawls! They are such great travel projects, which makes them a great fit for the Summer Series. Any excuse to talk about shawls! We’re right in the middle of The Shawl Society, so at the moment […]

Welcome to the second episode of the Summer Series! Today we’re chatting about the beautiful things that Mette loves to make for her country house, especially her recent tea towel project. Mette will be teaching a workshop on Natural Dyeing at our next Curious Handmade Country House Retreat. It’s such a fascinating subject that I thought […]

In today’s episode I talk a bit about my recent sock craze. I also dive deep into my fantasy queue of socks I’d like to knit, exploring some lovely patterns and the delicious stash yarn I’m planning to use. Perfect holiday knitting for the kickoff of The Summer Series! Show Sponsors: Meadow Yarn is an inviting […]

This week I’m introducing the newest Shawl Society pattern and chatting about my stash and my “fantasy knitting queue.” Show Sponsor: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It’s a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn […]

Today I’m talking about summer plans and trying to get organised for a big trip. Show Sponsor: Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It’s a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn and knitting accessories and aims […]