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WoolWork
by Louise Scollay
WoolWork is the new name for KnitBritishJoin me on my journey of woolly discovery celebrating the unique characteristics of local wool, from sheep to skein, to finished object.You can visit woolwork.net and follow me on twitter and IG @_woolwork
Episodes
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Episode 130 : WoolWork was there
From 31st March I will have to stop using Ravelry. This leaves me angry and really sad. Please read the full show notes (without the crying) at http://www.woolwork.net/ep130
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episode 129 - Spring, Smocks, Sewing, Popcorn & Crocodiles!
http://www.woolwork.net/ep129 Here I am feeling springlike, feeling great after my first covid jab! I've even finished some projects and started some sewing. There is also a giveaway this episode from Popcorn & Crocodiles, so come on in!
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Episode 128 - walk it back a bit
The first podcast of 2021 and a shorter one for good reasons. Settle in and have a break from the day with me. I am taking about recent WIPs and some patterns that caught my eye recently. Full shownotes at http://www.woolwork.net/ep128
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Episode... what is it now? One hundred and twenty-burble-burble-burble (127)
Shownotes: www.woolwork.net/ep127 - I'm talking about all the 'I haven't done that for a while' things which caused me some anxiety & soul-searching. I tell you about awesome new book Perspectives. There is finally Zwarbtles wool exploration too.
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episode 126 On Drafts & Draughts
Blimey, this is something resembling a podcast! The urge came upon me to record today, poor recording set up et al! Today I'm talking about drafts and notes and your suggestions of wool for the bedroom. Full notes are at https://wp.me/s303nu-ep126
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Episode 125 much to say
Procrastinating while we move house - I have some thoughts on a lot of the things that have been happening lately in our knitting communities and beyond. More at the WoolWork Website https://wp.me/p303nu-4Bh
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Episode 124 Crafting in the time of corona; how's that going for you?
Just a quick check in and a few thoughts on what my creative habits are currently reduced to. A few wee notes at: https://wp.me/p303nu-4vF
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episode 123 - Hebridean Charm
Full links and notes can be found at https://wp.me/p303nu-4sF Today is all about Hebridean Wool Exploration! It was quite hard to record the podcast today, but we could all use a small distraction from the Covid Scourge, right? Stay safe!
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WoolWork Rewind: Jamiesons of Shetland Episode 30
I'm on hiatus but here is an episode from the back catalogue - visit the shownotes for more info: https://bit.ly/2Tq0oJS
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Episode 122 - Festive, with air quotes
Last show of the year and we have #WoolExploration with Welsh Mountain wool group!. www.knitbritish.net/ep122
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episode 121 a kind of magic
I talk to Esther Rutter whose book This Golden Fleece was recently published by Granta. There's chat about the TinCanKnitsAlong and I bring you a talk by Alice Underwood about the role of the Rare Breed Survival Trust www.knitbritish.net/ep121
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Episode 120 Something new
Back for winter and with a new name! All shownotes and links at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep119 (no, the website hasn't changed yet!) You ca also find me on IG https://www.instagram.com/_woolwork/. Music is by David Mumford on FreeMusicArchive
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Episode 119 - What's in a name?
A pretty bumper episode. There is a wee bit about my trip to woolness; our castilemilk moorit exploration and some news about WoolWork - the new name for the KB podcast. www.knitbritish.net/ep119
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Episode 118 - Hand-making in Archives: Cleekit Gloves
A talk on archived letters related to cleekit gloves. This was a craft distinct from knitting and crochet! Read the full shownotes and see images at at https://www.knitbritish.net/ep118
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Episode 117 - The wool that keeps on giving!
Today we have wool exploration with one of my favourites and it is just lovely to hear what our explorers think of Wensleydale. I also discuss the life (so far) of my Lush. I rant about visually inaccessible patterns too! Shownotes: knitbritish.net/ep117
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Episode 116 You say shhheviutt and I say Cheeveeitt....
A little short on creative energy but here is some wool exploration with Cheviot and a little wool news - full notes at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep116
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episode 115 - My heart's wrapped up in wool
Just a woolly wittering about EYF 2019 and my visit to WYS with KnitNow and the winners of Knitter of the Year. A few more notes at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep115
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episode 114 be an advocate
a recent talk I gave from NANSwool Conference - the message is be a wool ambassador and raise up wool biz and woolly people! There is a review of Turned Studio yarn bowls and there is EYF and #FieldworkMAL chat. Shownotes at www.knitbritish.net/ep114
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Episode 113 - safe space
Starting as we mean to go on in 2019 - Inclusion, Shetland Wool Exploration, Fieldwork, EYF and more! Find full shownotes at http://www.knitbritish.net/ep-113
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Wool Exploration: A Guide
See full notes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-we
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Episode112 - What's the name of that yarn, Louise?
Bumper edition - our last of the year
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Episode 111 - Machine Knitting Demystified
Mica Koehlmos invited me around to he machine knitting nook and we deep dive into the world of machine knitting. Spolier: Its not cheating. It is hand-made and it DOES require skill!
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episode 110 - North Atlantic Sheep and Wool Conference
My trip to the North Atlantic Sheep and Wool Conference, in Uist
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Episode 109 - a very quick catch up
hardly even an episode! Just a wee catch up
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episode 108 Louise Spong & South Downs Yarn
full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-108
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episode 107 I will never just stick to the knitting.
There's a wee rant then we get on with all the usual woolly fun!
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episode 106 - cosy and tempting
Wool Exploration with Romney, Good Intentions, Natures Shades and more!
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episode 105 - in fine fettle
Wool exploration with Teeswater and a visit to Fine Fettle Fibres. Visit www.knitbritish.net for shownotes
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episode 104 - reasons to be cheerful books, books, books
Emotional and empowering books and a wool exploration where I have a gigglefit!
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Meet the Shepherdess
A special instalment with some interviews at EYF's Meet The Shepherd event
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Episode103 - Part B
Part 2 of this month's packed show
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Episode 103 - Part A twisted together in a strong ply
This is part one of episode 103. Full notes at knitbritish.net/ep-103
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episode 102 - yarn fume smoke signals
What's on my EYF list? check out knitbritish.net/ep-102
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episode 101 - crunchy and grippy, soft and silky
this ep we have wool exploration with Gotland - see full show notes at knitbritish.net/ep-101
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episode 100!
full shownotes are at www,knitbritish.net/ep-100
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Episode 99 Our Great Muckers of 2017
full notes at www.knitbritish.net/ep-99
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episode 98 Charles Dickens has a lot to answer for
Small gestues, Alpaca blend yarn and ballet dancing sheep!
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episode 97 - all wool is yarn, but not all yarn is wool
see the full shownotes at knitbritish.net/ep-97
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episode 96 the shape of things to come
see all shownotes at knitbritish.net
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episode 95 Knitworthiness far exceeds hats for bottles
lots today, including a yarn review and a rant! see shownotes for details
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episode 94 is paved with good intentions
Good intentions and some wool reviews
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episode 93 - there is always something new to learn
The one with lots of reviews!
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episode 92 - stitched together with good intentions
did I say last time this would be a shorter episode? Its even longer! see knitbritish.net/ep-92 for notes
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Episode 91- She thought she wouldn't like it
(but she did!) All notes are at knitbritish.net/ep-91
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episode 90 - wool geekery
Full show notes at knitbritish.net/ep-90
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Episode 89 - Part Two - Uist Wool
second part of this special episode where i visit Uist Wool. Full shownotes at knitbritish.net
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Episode 89 - Part 1 - Uist Wool
Special episode where I go to Uist Wool - visit www.knitbritish.net/ep-89 for full shownotes, images and links
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episode 88 - The one with Shetlands, Romney, Alpaca, BFLs, Merino, Mules and silk!
see all the notes at www.knitbritish.net/88
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episode 97 where there were 300 sheep
full notes at knitbritish.net/ep-87
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episode 86 at the party yarn shop
I visit the Queen of Purls, our sponsor this episode
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
WoolWork is the new name for KnitBritishJoin me on my journey of woolly discovery celebrating the unique characteristics of local wool, from sheep to skein, to finished object.You can visit woolwork.net and follow me on twitter and IG @_woolwork
HOSTED BY
Louise Scollay
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WoolWork is the new name for KnitBritishJoin me on my journey of woolly discovery celebrating the unique characteristics of local wool, from sheep to skein, to finished object.You can visit woolwork.net and follow me on twitter and IG @_woolwork
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