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Yarns from the Plain
by Nic
A UK-based podcast for knitters, crocheters and anyone who loves to play with yarn!
Episodes
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Episode 98: All Aboard!
Hello and welcome to 2018! Not quite sure where the last two months went to be honest, but there you go! On the Needles Contoura by Woolly Wormhead in BabyLongLegs Mesmerino DK Mystery Hat B by Woolly Wormhead in Stanley Sport. In The Weave Shed I have taken some of the designs for upholstery…
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Episode 97: For The Love Of Woolly
Full show notes can be found here at yarnsfromtheplain.co.uk/blogs/podcasts/.
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Episode 96: Redivivus Revisited
Full show notes for this episode can be found here at yarnsfromtheplain.co.uk.
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Episode 95: Redivivus
Shownotes can be found at yarnsfromtheplain.co.uk. Direct link for this episode here.
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Episode 94: New Year, New Beginnings
Hello, not from Cheshire today, but Bradford! Join me as I give a quick round up of my knitting and weaving over December and talk about my own new beginnings this year. On The Needles The Woolly Wormhead Mystery Hat has been parked, waiting to be frogged. I have cast on a Kunye by Claire Devine…
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Episode 93: Advent
Hello from the Cheshire Plain. This episode was recorded on 30th November but unfortunately editing took a back seat to real life, so only got finished now. On The Needles As well as my Dorothy for WIPCrackAway, I've been working on the Mystery Hat from Woolly Wormhead. I think I may need to rip…
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Episode 92: The Results Are In
Hello from a rather mild Cheshire Plain. This episode was recorded earlier in the month. Brief show notes here, I'm afraid, mainly consisting of the show items that you haven't already seen. WIP Crack Away I'm so impressed with you all! So many finished projects! I'm plugging away on my Dorothy...
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Episode 91: Travelling, Travelling
Hello from the M40. Listen in as I prattle on to keep myself awake on a trip to Oxfordshire! Off The Needles I finished the Sheep Yoke Baby Cardigan! I love the little sheepy buttons, which came from Textile Garden at Unwind Brighton. I also got round to blocking my Rainbow Revontuli made with my...
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Episode 90: WIP Crack Away!
Again, another scantly edited episode with no show notes, but it's already eight days old. One day I will get back on top of this surely? Just a quick update on the fact that the podcaster meet up at Yarndale is on the 27th not the 28th. that's Saturday 27th at 3pm.
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Episode 89: Crafty Catch Up!
Apologies for the tardiness in getting this up - it's not really edited and there are no show notes, but if I don't do this now, it will never get up!
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Episode 88: Where Do I Start?
Hello from the Plain! This episode I'm joined by some new arrivals as I explain the radio silence for the last three and half months... Off The Needles I finished the Traveling Woman shawl using swap yarn from Ginger Twist Studio . It's lovely! I also completed the March pattern of the…
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Episode 87: Competition Crazy
Hello from a riverside car park in Northwich. There is still birdsong, but cars and planes too... On and Off The Needles I'm halfway through the March instalment of the Natural Dye Studio Kaleidoscope Blanket Club. Hubby's Beau is a few rows further on. I've also cast on a Traveling Woman shawl...
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Episode 86: An Early Morning Walk
Hello from Cragside and a glorious holiday in Northumbria. Tune in for more birdsong! On and Off The Needles I finished my Ravellenics Baktus back in February and the February instalment of the Natural Dye Studio Kaleidoscope Blanket Club. Hubby's Beau is about 20cm up both front and back. No…
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Episode 85: Retreat
Hello from a slightly blustery graveyard next to Lindisfarne Priory. Apologies for the wind gusts, I hope you can cope! In this episode I reflect on retreating from the world in such a beautiful place, fill you in on recent fun and shudder at the memory of shepherds with wandering hands... Links:...
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Episode 84: Catching Up
Hello from the Cheshire Plain! apologies for the lack of proper show motes, I will update these as soon as I can!
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Episode 83: The Christmas Fairies
Hello from a very blustery Cheshire Plain. In this episode I wax lyrical about chunky knits, share the delights of my personal Christmas Fairy and launch a Knit-Along. There will be prizes! Works In Progress I'm having great fun whipping up my Vivido cardigan by Stolen Stitches in New Lanark…
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Episode 82: And Relax...
Hello from a tinsel-bedecked Cheshire Plain. Join me as I wrap presents, indulge in a bit more Christmas music and open a parcel from The Golden Skein. Happy Christmas to you all! TTFN Nic x
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Episode 81: We Have A Finished Item!
Hello from a not-quite-as-blustery-as-yesterday Plain! A brief episode, just so I can play some Christmas music.... Finished Object: Woo hoo! My Woolly Wormhead Mystery Hat is finished! Ravelry details are here. Something I Really Like: Green smoothies. My basic fall-back is one cup of chopped...
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Episode 80: The Knitting Podcast With Hardly Any Knitting
Hello from the Plain! Proper show notes will follow ASAP, but here are the music and contact linky bits! Music: Intro music is Rondopolska by Barry Philips, from the album Tråd, final music is Shchedrik - Carol of the Bells by Kitka, from the Magnatune Compilation album Christmas Music, both...
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Episode 79: Madness
Hello from Bedlam…. In this episode, I probably repeat myself about some Works in Progress, smile at some crocheted critters and explain what’s happening in my world... Works in Progress Here’s the second pair of Saartje’s Booties… I’ve worked on some ideas from the Amy Singer workshop and I’ve...
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Episode 78: A Brief Message
Hello from a pre-sunrise Oxfordshire! This is a brief episode simply to highlight the Manchester Hyperbolic Coral Reef and the drop in sessions that are taking place today, 9th November 2013, Sunday 17th November and Sunday 1st December, all 1pm to 4.30pm at the Manchester Museum on Oxford...
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Episode 77: Stick A Fork In Me Baby, I'm Done!
Halloooo from somewhere on the M6. In this episode I share finished objects (wahay!), shake my head in despair at how easily I'm distracted and look forward to an impromptu workshop. Off The Needles The Every Baby Sweater by Taiga Hilliard. Saartje's Bootees by Saartje de Bruijn. Oh The Joy! I…
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Episode 76: Colour Theory
Hello everyone. Where did September go? Yarndale I didn't record any audio at Yarndale, as it was all a bit overwhelming to be honest. I really shouldn't go to shows when I'm a bit tired and wired, as I buy way more stuff than I need or can process into anything else! It was lovely to meet up…
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Episode 75: Hatopia
A mini-episode if you will, spreading the word about Hatopia a limited edition by Woolly Wormhead. Full details about the collection can be found at http://www.woollywormhead.com/hatopia/ .
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Episode 74: Snatched Moments
Snatching a moment to speak to you all between filling a skip and trying to get on top of the ironing! This episode is accompanied by spinning on the Traddy. On and Off the Needles and Hooks I've cast on a Liesl in an early handspun, but not got very far with it. I've knit two cowls as a test…
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Episode 73: Putting Louise Out Of Her Misery...
Hello from my garden here on the Plain. Not to self - don't place the iPhone on the same level as the Joy when recording in the garden in future! Sorry if you find the spinning noise annoying; at least it didn't squeak! Fleece to Finished Thanks to Bee for these photos from the event. From left…
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Episode 72
Some (not so) brief ramblings, the night before the show... apologies, not been edited to remove ums... Something I Really Like My new Ultra-Fine Blocking Wires Upcoming Events Fibre East, 27-28 July 2013, Ampthill, Bedford; Yarndale, 28-29th September 2013, Skipton Bakewell Wool Gathering…
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Episode 71: A Week To Go!
Well, there was when I recorded it anyway! Links Ruth Packham Woolyknit Hilltop Cloud Crafts From The Dungeon Something I Really Like The Pompeii and Herculaneum Exhibition at the British Museum Upcoming Events Fibre East, 27-28 July 2013, Ampthill, Bedford; Yarndale, 28-29th September 2013,...
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Episode 70: Midsummer Madness
Finished Objects There is progress sin my preparation for the Oxfordshire County & Thame Show. I've so far completed three more projects for classes: a pair of oven mitts from recycled clothing (no pictures yet), my Northman stranded mittens and a pair of baby bootees from a Sirdar Snuggly 3ply...
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Episode 69: It's That Time Of Year Again!
Hello from a delayed episode recorded in May. Reports and a family bereavement conspired to throw me into a flat spin and I didn't edit this for ages. Apologies for the delay. It'll probably be like buses - there'll be another episode along in a few minutes... ;) On and Off The Needles I have…
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Episode 68: Knitting & Crochet Blog Week 2013
A little mini-episode to tie in with this year's Knitting and Crochet Blog Week, organised by Eskimimi. If you want to find any of the blogposts, you need to seach for the special tags listed here on Eskimimi's blog. My entries can be found on my pre-podcast blog, Tales From The Plain. Look! A...
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Episode 67: Zips and Lips
Hello from an almost Springlike Cheshire Plain, specifically the carpark in the Blakemere Craft Village! In this episode I waffle on about the weather (again!), review something I've never reviewed before and just shake my head in despair at my knitterly ADHD. What's On The Needles? Zipping along...
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Episode 66: Daffodils, Crocuses and Penguins, Oh My!
Hello from a distinctly un-Springlike Cheshire Plain... brrr! On The Needles I've completed the waist decreases on Adrift, but I've decided to lengthen it and add some complimentary increases. Ravelry details of my project are here. I've also knit and crocheted some bunting triangles for the...
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Episode 65: On The Road
Hello from the M6, via a very long delay... sorry! In this episode I celebrate our mini KAL, talk about a new toy and swoon a little over Mr Thornton. On The Needles A few more rows on Adrift by Carol Feller at Stolen Stitches. Ravelry details of my project are here. I've also worked some more…
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Episode 64: Resolved
Hello from a crisp Cheshire Plain! In this episode I admit to a thick head, update you on some works in progress and share some New Year's Resolutions. Future Knits Owls by Kate Davies Portulaca by Carol Feller On The Needles Adrift by Carol Feller at Stolen Stitches. Ravelry details of my…
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Episode 63: Pod Paaarrrty!
Hello and welcome to a celebratory episode of the podcast. It's my third podiversary - woo hoo! Links CaithnessCraftCollective podcast Raspberry vodka recipe (the actual recipe is for gin but I used vodka instead) Damson gin recipe Christmas Pudding vodka recipe I can't find the exact recipe I…
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Episode 62: Une Carte Postale de Paris
Hello all! this is an extra episode, recorded when we visited Paris earlier this year. Here are a few snaps... Who couldn't include the Eiffel Tower? Especially at dusk, when it's covered in twinkly lights... Some enigmatic bird... Naopleon III's apartments at the Louvre. La Droguerie...…
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Episode 61: Once Upon a Christmas On Northumberland Street
Hello from an incredibly cold and windy north East of England! This episode contains another small amount of knitting, a present fail situation and some windy audio from The Toon. Knitting After a few rows on the Mrs Beeton mitts, I left them behind (doh!) so am making slow progress on the Adrift...
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Episode 60: Under A Rock
Hello from a cold and wet Cheshire Plain. In this episode I share the world’s smallest amount of knitting, drool over some cables and share some happy and some sad news. On The Needles: Some Mrs Beeton mitts. Ravelry details here, but no pictures yet, I’m afraid. Review: Knitty Winter 2012...
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Episode59: Oops I Did It Again!
Hello from a distinctly chilly Cheshire Plain! In this episode I wonder if I've lost my marbles, coo over a virtual new-born and confess my latest obsession... On The Needles Adrift by Stolen Stitches in Lundy by The Natural Dye Studio. News The Playful Baby has arrived! If you haven't listened…
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Episode 58: Time To Say Goodbye
Hello and welcome from an autumnal Cheshire Plain! In this episode I (finally) bid a fond farewell to a number of things close to my heart - but fret not, dear listeners, you are not amongst them! On and Off the Needles All Woolsack Cushions are now done! Woop woop! Since the last episode I have...
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Episode 57: Scratching The Itch
Hello from a family bank holiday in the North East. In this episode I talk about itching to start something new and how going to a yarn show doesn't do anything to reduce the inflammation! On and Off the Needles I have seamed the handspun listener Woolsack cushion (details on this Rav page ) I…
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Episode 56: Legacy
Hello from a very summery day here on the Plain. In this episode I consider the London 2012 legacy, drool over thoughts of indie dyers and warp a loom. On the Hooks and Needles I completed my Millicent by The Natural Dye Studio, although not before the Olympic flame was extinguished :( Ravelry...
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Episode 55: A Postcard From The Olympics
Hello from a variety of Olympic venues and tourist sites in London. The Olympics have started!! In this episode I try to capture a flavour of what it's like to attend some of the events, plus I visit a couple of well-known places I've never been before... On the Hooks and Needles My Ravellenics...
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Episode 54: Olympic Fever
Hello from a rather noisy back garden in the North East of England! In this episode, I get over excited about all thinks Olympic. Forgive me. Finished Objects In reverse order, I finsihed the weaving and made the cusion from the fabric my class were weaving. Rav details here. I also assembled the...
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Episode 53: A Postcard From Oxford
Hello from the Plain! The last few weeks have flown by in a whirl of assessments and cushions, so this is just a quick update prior to the Postcard, which was recorded back in April. Woolsack Update The first two Listener Cushions are now assembled and stuffed and ready to make their way to…
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Episode 52: Media Storm
Just a brief episode to bring listeners up to speed on developments with the Woolsack project. There has been a lot of media coverage this week, so I thought I would round it up for you.... oh and brag about meeting the GB Women's Watr Polo squad in Manchester! That's me, lurking at the back…
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Episode 51: Jubilee!
Hello from a bunting-bedecked Cheshire Plain. In this episode I provide a few updates, sympathise with elderly people stood in the rain and consider the quandry of when a Union Jack is not a Union Jack. Works in Progress I finished the weaving on the Ashford Knitter's Loom with Bute from Bute…
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Episode 50: Gold?
Hello from a sunny Cheshire Plain! In this episode I reflect on my lack of productivity, review a new toy and ‘fess up on my purchases at Wonderwool Wales. Works in Progress A little bit of work on the Sheep squares designed by Ann Kingstone. The pattern is for a 4ply colourwork cushion knitted…
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Episode 49: Get Stuffed!
Hello from the Plain, where we're being bombarded with April showers! This is a short episode to sum up after the Woolsack stuffing event. I'd love to show you pictures, but Blogger AND Podbean are both playing up. You'll just have to go look on the Cheshire Guild WSD group thread instead. ;)...
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