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Welcome to Episode 17 of the Plutonium Muffins podcast! I chat about my current works in progress, finishes, future projects, goings on in the world of Monthly Resolutions, as well as the sheep that are now at the farm! Listen on to find out more.If you have any problems listening to this episode, please do let me know – there were some technical difficulties when I uploaded it. Country internet isn’t up to scratch!Episode 17: MatsutsoMatsutso“autumn” in ShonaThe season between summer and winter.The third season of the year, or the season between summer and winter, often called “the fall.”My next market stall is at Tavistock Arts Market on the 7th of NovemberSection 1: KnittingIn the OvenElection ShawlNooch FibreSpanish Dress by Debbie BlissMachine Knitting – Baby Cardigan “Flag” by Jasper Johns.The Cooling RackMasokisiStitch Style Socks: Twenty Fashion Knit and Crochet Styles#hapalongKelpie by Jared FloodRowan Fine ArtSaguaro by Renee CallahanMalabrigo RiosWild and Woolly Kelpie keeping me warm while looking out over Melbourne. Wearing Saguaro and having a pint during a walking tour of Sydney.Future RecipesStrawberry Pi by Belinda Harris-ReidSection Two: SpinningThe TrunkEtsy ShopJohn Arbonhandspinner.co.ukHalf-BakedWinter Nights fibre and Norfolk Pine drop spindle hereSpin City UK My Norfolk Pine drop spindle with some Winter Nights on it.Ready to mixRainbow YarnPodcast with Melanie The rainbow yarn is ridiculously soft and pretty.Section Three: ResolutionsMy ResolutionsFinish cross stitch projectFinish dress for new baby in the familyStart knitting Christmas presentsTry out three new spinning techniquesI would really love some feedback on whether or not people are interested in the Resolutions section, or should I just scrap it? I love doing it, but I’m aware you lot may not get as much out of it as I do…Section Four: Crafty RootsSheep Breeds: MouflonSheep Breeds: Navajo-ChurroSheep Breeds: OuessantSheep Breeds: Greyface DartmoorOur Sheep!ConclusionWelcome to the Plutonium Muffins group: GoJo63, NewfieCatt, Pjingles, KnittyFiend, elkerokkasPlease leave reviews on iTunes if you feel so inclined! You can do so here. You can find the show on Stitcher radio here.Contact me!corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.comPlutonium Muffins BlogCorrie on TwitterPlutonium Muffins on FacebookPlutonium Muffins on RavelryCorrie on Pinterestcorrieberry on Ravelry« Previous[COMPETITION] Sheep, sheep, sheep Next »Adventure Up NorthThe post Podcast Episode 17: Matsutso appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

It has been the longest time since a Plutonium Muffins Podcast came out, so Episode 16 is all about what I have been up to over the last few months! There is chatter about Australia, New Zealand, Towersey Village Festival and the Great London Yarn Crawl, discussion about new fibre stash, spinning, spindles and cross stitch, and a few whales. Enjoy!Episode 16: ZhizhaZhizha“summer” in ShonaSection OneIndex to blog posts about Antipodean AdventuresSydneyWhale-watching! Sorry to ruin this with text, but WHALES! Isn’t the colour of the sea amazing? This is a pretty good capture.Morris & Sons in SydneyMelbourneMorris & Sons in MelbourneCleckheaton #965, Vintage Twist. Scalloped Short Row Scarf.Handweavers and Spinners Guild of VictoriaKelpie by Jared FloodSaguaro by Renee CallahanEpisode 13 with Anna of Wild and WoollyBaa-ble Hat Melanie and Corrie in Melbourne!QueenstownShotover JetWalter Peak High Country FarmKiwi Gift Shop – the mystery shop in QT. No website!The Stitching PostMithril YarnAucklandMasco WoolsZealana Yarn Click to view slideshow.Section TwoTowersey Festival WebsiteTowersey Festival Blog PostJohn ArbonDrum Carder HireAshford Book of SpinningZwartbles not “zwarbtles”!Spin City UK The Plutonium Muffins stall at Towersey.Section ThreeYarn in the CityJohn ArbonWild and WoollyLoopKnit SonikKettle Yarn CoPorpoise FurClaire Bear WaresGinger Twist StudioBrenda DayneNestThe Handweaver’s StudioFringeNative Yarns NOT The Natural Studio My Great London Yarn Crawl 2015 Stash.ConclusionPlutonium Muffins Etsy Shop (curated by Skinny Lizzy…)Contact me!corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.comPlutonium Muffins BlogCorrie on TwitterPlutonium Muffins on FacebookPlutonium Muffins on RavelryCorrie on Pinterestcorrieberry on Ravelry« PreviousTowersey Festival - the Craft Fair Next »Yarn Shops in SydneyThe post Podcast Episode 16: Zhizha appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

Here’s a quick episode on iKnit Fandango for you! I spent a day with Louise of Spin City, and enjoyed spending time with some old friends from, for example, Yarn in the City, Kettle Yarn Co, Purl Alpaca Designs and Pom Pom Quarterly. I also made some new friends, and may or may not have purchased over a thousand yards of lace-weight yarn from Wollmeise. The beautiful Royal Horticultural Hall, a perfect venue. My full stash from iKnit Fandango. Episode 15: iKnit Fandango This is a slightly shorter one as I got cut off by a hail storm. I do hope you enjoy it. BritYarn Website BritYarn Ravelry BritYarn Twitter Highland Woolfest 2015 Section One iKnit Fandango The list of exhibitors can be found here Royal Horticultural Hall p-LUSH show #iKnitFandango Rohrspatz und Wollmeise Spin City UK Episode 14 of the Podcast Click to view slideshow. Interview One: The Handmade Studio The Handmade Studio Website Facebook Twitter Instagram The Shop Section Two Yellow Bear Wares Porpoise Fur Click to view slideshow. Interview Two: Yarn in the City The Great London Yarn Crawl Refuge Ginger Twist Studios John Arbon Textiles Travel Knitter Section Three The Sweater Spotter (on the Navia stall) The Icon Dress Knitting and Crochet Guild Yarn Stories Competition UK Alpaca Belinda Harris Reid Purl Alpaca Kettle Yarn Co Rachel John East London Knit Debonnaire Conclusion Contact me! corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.com Plutonium Muffins Blog Corrie on Twitter Plutonium Muffins on Facebook Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry Corrie on Pinterest corrieberry on Ravelry « Previous [GIVEAWAY] Owl Print Panda Stitch Markers CLOSED   Next » Friday Round-up: sewing, sewing, spinning The post Podcast Episode 15: iKnit Fandango appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

I went to Wonderwool Wales on the 25th and 26th of April 2015 and had the fortune to chat to a number of different vendors and attendees, a spinning guild, bought some fibre, saw some bunnies…all good things! John came with me, and we saw a couple of friends who we haven’t seen for a while. It was a fantastic weekend – find out more in todays podcast. Wonderwool Wales The official Wonderwool Wales website can be found here. John enjoyed himself too, and just to prove that he didn’t just spend all weekend working, he went for a cycle ride around the hills – here’s the selfie. John enjoyed being in Wales a lot. Section 1 The p-LUSH episode of the Plutonium Muffins podcast The Ashfield Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers Purl Alpaca Designs Belinda Harris-Reid Yarn Garden Spin City UK Ashford Full list of all exhibitors Cambrian Mountains Wool Interview with Vix That Hexipuffs Post Vittoria Segreta Blog The Etsy Shop Twitter Ravelry Group Vix – a lucky birthday girl! Vix learning to use the Great Wheel. Section 2 The Ashford Handicrafts YouTube Channel Rustic RevolutionClick to view slideshow. Interview with Spin City Spin City UK Facebook Twitter Section 3 The Gingerbread House by Alison Murray (scroll down) The Handmade Scotch Egg Co. Llanfaes Dairy Fibre Friends Riverside Snowdon Angoras An Angora bunny! So fluffeh. Freyalyn’s Fibres The Grey Sheep Shawl Griffith’s Mill UK Alpaca Ltd The Lost Sheep Co Black Bat Triskelion Yarn Nellie and Eve Sheepfold Wensleydale Longwool Sheepshop Textile Traders Charlie’s Angel Fibres Pencoed Fibre Llynfi Textiles Atomic Knitting Sheap Knits Hilltop Cloud Skeins Knitwitches Yarns Border Bears The National Wool Museum From Fleece to Fabric My Local GuildClick to view slideshow. Interview with Moonlight Yarns Moonlight Yarns Facebook Section 4 John Arbon Textiles My favourite ever yarn display at John Arbon Textiles. Interview with the Association of the Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers The Association of the Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers website Section 5 Debonnaire Toft Pickwick Flock Badgerface Welsh Mountain Sheep Society Bird Farm Alpacas Pure Welsh Hatty Baggins & Lillian Scott Little Owl Crafts Rosie’s Moments Sophie’s Wild Woollens Unbelievawool Whistlebare Maria Lalic Woolyknit British Coloured Sheep Breeders Association The Pickwick Flock! A mummy and a lamb. Toft alpacas, one suri and one huacaya Interview with The Knitting Swede The Knitting Swede Ravelry Etsy Twitter Section 6 The Old Book Shop Man Is A Weaver. The Great Oak Bookshop Crocheted Wild Animals Conclusion Contact me! corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.com Plutonium Muffins Blog Corrie on Twitter Plutonium Muffins on Facebook Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry Corrie on Pinterest corrieberry on Ravelry Huge piles of fibre at Wonderwool Wales Natural dye sources at Spin City UK « Previous Bank Holiday Cowl   Next » Purl Alpaca Designs - the results are in! The post Podcast Episode 14: Wonderwool Wales appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

In Episode 13 of the Plutonium Muffins podcast I talk about knitting and resolutions, and have an interview with Anna Feldman of Wild and Woolly, a relatively new yarn shop in London. There is the usual background noise and high-jinks, all tempered by an excited review of “The KNITSONIK Stranded Colourwork Sourcebook” by Felicity Ford. Grab a cuppa and enjoy! Episode 13: Chirimo Chirimo “spring” in Shona The season between winter and summer; the season in which plants begin to vegetate and rise; the vernal season hence, figuratively, the first and freshest period of any time or condition. I will be at Wonderwool Wales next weekend, and also attending FLOCK. Please let me know if you would like to meet up and say hi! Vittoria Segreta blog The Yarn in the City board on Ravelry with details of the 10km race Section 1: Knitting In the Oven Naloa by Renée Callahan Westminster and Beyul by Kettle Yarn Co WIP blog post Vanilla Socks Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern Felix by Biscotte and Cie “Hope“ The Cooling Rack Foxy Loxy by Joeli Caparco Joeli’s Kitchen podcast Fox Stole by Louise Walker Future Recipes Kelpie by Jared Flood #hapalong on Knit British Rowan Fine Arts shades Gourmet Knitting The KNITSONIK Stranded Colourwork Sourcebook KNITSONIK website KNITSONIK podcast #tarmactuesday! My vanilla socks in Biscotte & Cie’s Felix base, colourway “Hope” A half done Naloa – colours are a bit lighter than this. Section Two: Resolutions Welcome to Resolutions Monthly: ameyknits My Resolutions Follow running schedule My Broken Brain – Liz on encephalitis Send baby jumper to New Zealand Cast on a new pair of socks Write learners pattern Publish card boxes Skinny Lizzy Achievements LakeLinda is working on a pillow for her daughter, and finished the most amazing baby outfit I’ve ever seen. The pillow LakeLinda is knitting for her daughter. LakeLinda’s amazing monster set for a baby. carrotandstick made a beautiful purple linen top on a Singer sewing machine she repaired herself. Carrotandsticks sewn top. tsaria made me giggle with her knitted earmuffs. Knitted earmuffs by tsaria maprehn finished the Hawa Lace Cardigan. The most stunning lace cardigan by maprehn. Tabby15 finished a tiny baby cardigan with amazing coloured buttons. Tabby15 finished this lovely baby cardigan. Section Three: Crafty Roots A Good Yarn Knaughty Knitters Interview with Anna Feldman, owner of Wild and Woolly The Wild and Woolly website Wild and Woolly on Facebook Anna on Twitter Anna on Instagram Wild and Woolly on Ravelry True Brit Knits KNITTER. Conclusion Welcome to the Plutonium Muffins group: ameyknits, all4meggymoo and jadesfire. Please leave reviews on iTunes if you feel so inclined! You can do so here. Contact me! corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.com Plutonium Muffins Blog Corrie on Twitter Plutonium Muffins on Facebook Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry Corrie on Pinterest corrieberry on Ravelry « Previous Spring Shawl and Socks   Next » Socialising, a new badge and weather The post Podcast Episode 13: Chirimo appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

It’s all about The p-LUSH Show in Episode 12 of the Plutonium Muffins podcast! As well as a long conversation with Belinda Harris-Reid, I talk about the whole show as a general event, mention a few specific vendors, interview a few people from the yarny world, and try to convey my excitement of what was one of the best shows of this year! Look out for the special Big Brother segment with Belinda Harris-Reid – super interesting. Episode 12: p-LUSH Thank you so much to the following people for allowing me to interview them! Belinda Harris-Reid Heather of Little Owl Crafts George of Yarn Garden Erica of Debonnaire Nick Harrington-Smith The p-LUSH website can be found here. The organisers of the show were Belinda Harris-Reid, Rachel Vowles, Rachel Hebditch and Chas Brooke. The British Alpaca Futurity is also found here. Clip 1: Belinda Harris-Reid Belinda and I discuss the origins of the show, shortly before we go into a discussion about the nature of knitting, and what being ‘a knitter’ means. Click to view slideshow. Clip 2: Belinda Harris-Reid We discussed Rachel Hebditch and UK Alpaca Ltd, as well as Belinda’s background. Click to view slideshow. p-LUSH Aisle One Exhibitors mentioned: Dyed in the Wool Speed of Sight Natural Fibre Company Hedgehog Equipment Sheepfold Little Owl Crafts Fabazaar Town End Alpacas Sparkle Duck  Click to view slideshow. Clip 3: Heather of Little Owl Crafts A small chat with Heather Sherwood. Little Owl Crafts on Etsy Little Owl Crafts on Facebook Little Owl Crafts on Twitter p-LUSH Aisle Two Exhibitors mentioned: Chrysalis (the lovely lady’s name is Chrissy) Thread of Life RSPB Sara’s Texture Craft Debonnaire The Lost Sheep Company Tall Yarns Click to view slideshow. Clip 4: Erica of Debonnaire Debonnaire’s website p-LUSH Aisles Three, Four and Wall The Garden was also based here, in which the UKHKA was based. Denise Piggot helped to decorate here, and Belinda mentioned her specially in an email to me. Denise works for the UKHKA and is a wonderful person to get to know if you ever see the UKHKA around. Click to view slideshow. Exhibitors Mentioned: Belinda Harris-Reid añañuca Raggedy Rags Yarn Cafe Lacorine Ingrid Wagner Araminta Campbell Pear Tree Arts UK Alpaca Click to view slideshow. Alpaca Shop UK Knitting Gift Shop Alpaca Wardrobe Co-Create Esgair Fibres Identical scarves but for the warp – white on the left, green on the right. Isn’t that amazing? Ekelund Click to view slideshow. Treddling Woman MR Harness Pure Natural Lyn Roberts Watercolours and Lace Yarn Garden Susan Sharpe Ceramics Fleecewitch Rosie’s Moments Rachel John Laura Mabbutt Silk Felt Click to view slideshow. Clip 5: George of Yarn Garden The Yarn Garden website Yarn Garden on Twitter Conclusion Please leave reviews on iTunes if you feel so inclined! You can do so here. Contact me! corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.com Plutonium Muffins Blog Corrie on Twitter Plutonium Muffins on Facebook Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry Corrie on Pinterest corrieberry on Ravelry « Previous Good Friday, projects, festivals and health   Next » Revisiting the Magic Ball The post Podcast Episode 12: p-LUSH appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

Episode Eleven of the Plutonium Muffins Podcast: Gamha updates you on all of my projects, my new fibre hobby and Edinburgh Yarn Festival! I am publishing this from the p-Lush British Design and Fibre Festival, so some of the images have not uploaded because of a connectivity issue – please check back on Monday to see the EYF album and some of the other photos! It’s a really long one this week – sorry about that. I’ve made it really clear where Edinburgh Yarn Festival chatter starts so you can skip that if you want to. Episode 11: Gamha Gamha “catch” in Shona Section 1: Knitting Updated all my Ravelry – find me here In the Oven Saguaro by Renee Callahan Malabrigo Rios in Indiecita and Sunset – a 100% Superwash Merino Fox Stole by Sincerely Louise Naloa by Renee Callahan Kettle Yarn Co Beyul 20% baby yak / 20% silk / 60% superwash merino Electric Aramanth Westminster 55% camel / 45% silk Dark Media The Saguaro Pattern with ‘Sunset’ cacti growing ‘up’. The Cooling Rack Ribbon Socks by Ellen Mallett Stitch Style Socks: Twenty Fashion Knit and Crochet Styles Deborah Norville Collection Serenity Sock Yarn Solids-Soft White Sandoval by Robyn Devine My Favourite Things FROGGED The Angel Socks – blocking on the door because Tonks finds them irresistible to play with. Future Recipes Joeli’s Kitchen Foxy Loxy Jumper Everyday Sweets Pullover The Kitchen Cupboard Four skeins of Kettle Yarn Co Twist in Rosehip, Petal and two OOAK Sirdar Snuggly DK Gourmet Knitting Faux Taxidermy Knits by Sincerely Louise Errata on Ravelry Faux Taxidermy Knits: 15 wild animal knitting patterns Section Two: Spinning The Trunk Little Owl Crafts roving from EYF Magimix Review of spindles Fabrications on Broadway Market The Handweaver’s Studio Section Three: Weaving New loom! 30 cm Ashford Knitter’s Loom My first ever woven scarf. Section Four: Monthly Resolutions Welcome to the Resolutions Monthly group to: lkruzich, Stirckbiene, Jess412, pinkgaura, BDLasGi, ewenique-1, kninjasticks, Krinkelmaus, MistakenZygote, yarnsable, SirHK47, magrissima, wendyweaves and Creativedreams My Resolutions Spin for ten minutes a day Follow my new schedule every week day Playing with my new knitting machine every week Knit my next pair of socks Work on Naloa Guest Resolutions General group thread for walking/running CindyG2 walked 3 miles, kelv is doing great on Couch to 5K, Tabby15 walked 15 miles to see a friend (!), psmknits walked 30 blocks (8 km/5 miles) Crafty Roots 27/03/15 – I will put all of these links up soon – short on time at the moment. Edinburgh Yarn Festival – the Album Knit British Podcast Shiny Bees Podcast Caithness Craft Collective Podcast Knitsonik Podcast The Knitsonik book Gem on Twitter Isla on Twitter Shelley on Twitter Little Owl Crafts Tilly Flop Designs Owl Print Panda Purl Alpaca Belinda Harris Reid Ginger Twist Studio Stephen West Ysolda Teague John Arbon (and check out the giveaway) [forgot to mention but worth a look] Eden Cottage Yarns Conclusion Welcome to Plutonium Muffins group whitehart, Albaaluco, knittingsheeple Please leave reviews on iTunes if you feel so inclined! You can do so here. Contact me! corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.com Plutonium Muffins Blog Corrie on Twitter Plutonium Muffins on Facebook Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry Corrie on Pinterest corrieberry on Ravelry « Previous Saguaro Cowl   Next » The Edinburgh Yarn Festival Album The post Podcast Episode 11: Gamha appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

Episode Ten of the Plutonium Muffins podcast was chaos! Hopefully enjoyable chaos, I had just returned from a day at the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show exhibition and was very tired – please excuse me for this. I also had no internet while recording, so there was a bit of apologising for that…but I had fun, and you can too! I update you on my knitting and spinning projects, talk about events, resolutions, and basically me, me, me. I hope you enjoy it. Episode 10: Maneja Maneja ‘manage’ in Shona Section 1: Knitting In the Oven Shooting Roots Sandoval Hat for Craft Boss Craft Boss’ completed Weasley Jumper Ribbon Socks from “Stitch Style Socks: SugarAngel Herdy crochet project Tonks really likes my new photo studio! A very, very lumpy piece of crochet. The Cooling Rack Rikke Hat on Ravelry Completed Icon Dress John Arbon Knit by Numbers Eric the Fox Sincerely Louise on Etsy The kit I was talking about was for the front cover project of “Faux Taxidermy Knits”, the Faux Fox Stole. Björn the Bear Gourmet Knitting Simply Knitting: Issue 131 is fabulous Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – a much better definition than mine here, sorry for any inaccuracies. The Bendy Knitter Newsflash Fibre East on the 25th and 26th July The Muse Connection: Volume 1 A Playful Day Curious Handmade podcast Drink, Shop & Do Section 2: Spinning Half-Baked Follow Me Down Cousin Jack Rainbow Yarn Part 2 The podcast episode with Melanie Ready to Mix Dragon Yarn Hulu Crafts roving The completed Dragon Cowl Exmoor Kettle The Kettle Yarn Company The complete Dragon Cowl – I’m enjoying how well you can see the lace pattern. A yarn spun up for Kettle Yarn Co. Section 3: Monthly Resolutions My Resolutions February Resolutions recap (includes my March Resolutions) March Resolutions The Resolutions Monthly group can be found here. Conclusions Welcome to the Plutonium Muffins group on Ravelry to: AlbaAluca Contact me! corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.com Plutonium Muffins Blog Corrie on Twitter Plutonium Muffins on Facebook Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry Corrie on Pinterest corrieberry on Ravelry « Previous Five on Friday; yarn, knitting publications and exercise   Next » I've got a Monkey on my feet The post Podcast Episode 10: Maneja appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

Here comes a special, Unravel edition of the Plutonium Muffins podcast! If you would like to hear about how the weekend went for me, take a listen to this very selfish episode. I had a fantastic time, and am looking forward to next year already! Keep listening to the end for a cheeky opportunity to win a kit to knit your own bear head cushion, designed and provided by Sincerely Louise. Click HERE to enter the giveaway. Episode 9: Unravel If you’re not interested in the links and so forth, head over to section two for the pretty photos! Section 1: Links for the Episode If there’s a name, or names, before the exhibitor company, that’s the person/people that I met at the show, as far as I can remember! The History of Farnham Maltings The Cellar Bar (the bottom room) Hampshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers Ten Essential Things to Know Before You Go to Unravel Great Hall John and Juliet, John Arbon Kari-Helene, Purl Alpaca Rachael, Coop Knits Susan Crawford Vintage Pom Pom Quarterly Tanja, The Knitting Swede The Tannery Linda, Kettle Yarn Company Renee, East London Knit Jenny, Jenny Barnett South West Kiln (little side room) Purlescence UK Heather, Little Owl Crafts The Tindle Studio (next big room) Louise and ‘her mum’, Spin City Zigzag Jumper Louise, Sincerely Louise Interknit Cafe The Barley Room (really big room) Skein Queen Katie, Hilltop Cloud Anniken Allis, YarnAddict Dragonfly Jumper UK Alpaca Sheep Heid Hat Second Sweep and purchasing… John Arbon Fibre, 40% superfine alpaca, 40% organically farmed Falklands merino and 20% A1 Mulberry Silk John Arbon blog from a few weeks ago Hammond Mohair Sparky Knitters Toft Alpaca Dinner Friends Sarah, Crafts from the Cwtch Wink, A Creative Being Joanne Scrace, Not So Granny Sunday The Nebula Fibre is described as follows in the Spin City Etsy shop. “Part of my new blended roving collection, ‘Nebula’ is a luxurious blend of naturally black alpaca, Tencel, angelina and of course, my favourite soft fibre – merino, in brightly dyed shades of turquoise, violet, chartreuse, pink and mint, which swirl and whirl together like your very own galaxy.” And the Tweet that made me buy it… My newest blended roving inspiration – Nebula! Beautiful clouds of cosmic dust… #nebula#spinningfiber#woolrovingpic.twitter.com/zBM1aaTsXG — Louise Player (@SpinCityUK) February 15, 2015 Workshop (more information and photos will come in a separate, later blog post) Laser Cut Boards in Sincerely Louise shop on Etsy GIVEAWAY Section 2: Unravel Photos There are about 40 of these…if you would like to see them in an easier format, they are in an album on my Facebook page, here. John dropped me off, then went and spent his day in cafes. “I knit because…” – a new initiative they had this year. A cheerful booth in the foyer of the Farnham Maltings building. A local knitting and crochet group’s output. The West Surrey Guild of spinners, dyers and weavers. The Hammond Mohair Goats display. Walking into the Great Hall, a treasure trove of yarn. Samples on the Knitting Swede’s Stall. More yarn from “The Knitting Swede” Yarn in the “A Knitting Swede” booth. Tall Yarns, they had the most gorgeous skirts. Gradients of colour on the John Arbon stall. I talked about this display in the first ever podcast! Big Knitting by ingrid wagner. The Natural Dye Studio – and incredible crochet blankets! The ‘blue jumper’ offers a unique participatory knitting experience to novice and experienced knitters of all ages. Located in the Undercroft, you can join artist Sarah Filmer to become part of the blue jumper’s community, might you be the 1000th knitter? The Blue Jumper installation by Sarah Filmer. The Blue Jumper installation by Sarah Filmer. Linda and Renee at their stand. Linda couldn’t decide which knit to wear – so she wore all of them! Gorgeous display on the Kettle Yarn Co stand. Aragon Yarns, I have made a purchase from them before and their yarn is gorgeous! Heather spinning, with her gorgeous batts behind her. The Purlescence Stand. Belinda Harris-Reid opposite Spin City. Strawberry Pi Shawl on Belinda Harris-Reid’s stand. Yet more photos of the lovely fibre on the Spin City stand. SO MUCH LOVELY FIBRE at Spin City! Spin City batts, so gorgeous. Spindles at Spin City – at the beginning of Sunday; they sold out by the end of the day.   Louise Walker on the Sincerely Louise stand. Pheasants on “Fox Louise” stand. A gigantic tiger which you can knit using the pattern in Sincerely Louise’s book. Sincerely Louise’ kits, available on Etsy if you missed them this weekend. Notice for people not to fondle skeins – good in principle, but the samples weren’t labelled, so you couldn’t tell what yarn was what. A selection of fibre at Hilltop Cloud. A Peruvian spinning display. I wanted one of these spindles, but… hooked by design in the Great Hall. Anniken Allis’ stand in the Barley Room at Unravel. John treated me to a pick-me-up mochaccino halfway through the day. I managed to find a cat in the cafe. My purchases from Spin City! With my stash, being admired by the lovely cat. « Previous Rest In Peace Pippin...   Next » [Giveaway]: Sincerely Louise bear cushion kit CLOSED The post Podcast Episode 9: Unravel appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

The long awaited eighth episode of the Plutonium Muffins podcast is full of my joy at being back behind the microphone, and includes discussion about Christmas presents, New Year’s Resolutions, a plethora of socks, a giveaway, some cat noises….enjoy! Episode 8: Udzimuriri Udzimuriri “moderation” in Shona Section 1: Knitting In the Oven Monkey by Cookie A Crochet Herdy Sheep from herdy.co.uk The Cooling Rack Two pairs of Cadeautje by Ysolda Teague Capucine by Adela Illichmanova Simple Cable Cuffs by Sarah Leslie Zigzag Socks by Anna Tilmann Gourmet Knitting “Knitted Socks: Over 25 Designs for Fab Feet and Cozy Toes for the Whole Family” by Anna Tilmann. Giveaway extended to 16th January, enter here. This edition: on Amazon here. A newer edition is also available. Gran wearing her Capucine. Solomon’s Temple on my feet! Some of my December knitting. Completed Cadeautje! Section 2: Spinning Half-Baked Follow Me Down Cousin Jack – alpaca yarn currently on wheel. Dragon Yarn – singles resting ready for Navajo plying. One very full bobbin of Dragon Yarn singles. Section 3: Resolutions Welcome to the Resolutions Monthly Group: SherbertLemons, Anji, Sharmayne, Shuddupandknit, JV3, HelenJ, cmart1223, hpfchamber, babsaknitr, Knitbyaweaver, knitknucklehead, Nadine6720, racemuis, Ringquelle, TheWarpedMind, kaffeinadikt My 2015 Resolutions Go cold sheep. No new yarn, fleece OR patterns. Caveat: I’m allowed souvenir yarn if we go somewhere nice. Plan projects in a timely fashion. Continue running – I am doing the Great North Run on the 13th of September Use my Filofax more effectively this year! Make profit on my crafting business – Skinny Lizzy on Etsy Member’s Resolutions I am changing the way I do things – instead of featuring a member every month, I am going to highlight a few things from the achievements thread instead. LakeLinda is the sponsor of the Knit-for-Yourself-Along and she knitted Cinnabar as a result of getting the pattern in the previous KAL kelv finished her fisherman afghan carrotandstick completed her nanowrimo novel sungardener completed a beautiful hat Cinnabar on Linda. The Frosty Temple Cats Hat kelv’s amazing Fisherman Afghan Conclusions Contact me! corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.com Plutonium Muffins Blog Corrie on Twitter Plutonium Muffins on Facebook Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry Corrie on Pinterest corrieberry on Ravelry « Previous Capucine!   Next » John Arbon Textiles The post Podcast Episode 8: Udzimuriri appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

In Episode Seven of the Plutonium Muffins podcast I introduce you to the newest member of the family (it may be temporary!), teach you about the difference between woollen and worsted spinning, and discuss the Ouessant sheep. There’s a small update on resolutions, and an announcement about my latest crafting venture. Episode Seven: Kiti Kiti “kitten” in Shona New podcast schedule announced: expect an episode every first and third Monday of the month. Kiti! Isn’t she cute? Section One: Knitting In the Oven Solomon’s Temple Cadeautje My Favourite Things Capucine Future Recipes Sheldon Baby Blanket Turtle Baby Mittens Turtle Baby Booties Turtle Shell Hat Turtle Butt Turtle, TURTLE Section Two: Spinning Half-baked Handweaver’s Studio Alpaca Fibre (Follow Me Down Cousin Jack) Unravel 2013 Kneading the Dough Start Spinning: Everything You Need to Know to Make Great Yarn Section Three: Resolutions Welcome to Resolutions Monthly: Cindy G2, sockjeannieous, dacquilter, jameswife2003, JennieS64, mom21, angelellens, Jeannette Valenstar on Ravelry Section Four: Crafty Roots Breeds of Sheep: Ouessant Ouessant Sheep (Wikipedia) Ouessant Sheep Society of Britain Ouessant in Paris The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook: More Than 200 Fibers, from Animal to Spun Yarn Chapter One of a History of Knitting in Podcast Episode Three Conclusion Welcome to Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry: SanRum, whitehart Needlework patterns on SkinnyLizzy.com Contact me! corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.com Plutonium Muffins Blog Corrie on Twitter Plutonium Muffins on Facebook Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry Corrie on Pinterest corrieberry on Ravelry I have used Amazon Affiliate links in this post. By clicking on these (the book links) you will be helping Plutonium Muffins out financially – there is no obligation or financial consequence for you. « Previous Local Yarn Shops: Liberty   Next » Etsy Shop updated The post Episode Seven: Kiti appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.

Episode Six: Pamwe of the Plutonium Muffins Podcast is co-hosted by the now infamous Melanie! We talk about our current projects both knitting and spinning, recently finished items, give an extensive review of the Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, recap on my resolutions for October and 2014, and finally a brief history of spinning. There was a lot of laughter and some bits where we talked about cats, sheep that look like teddy bears and rambling in areas, so a fair amount has been edited out and it’s a bit clunky. I’m getting better at editing, but still working on it! Enjoy. Episode Six: Pamwe Pamwe “together” in Shona Section One: Knitting In the Oven Aurora Borealis on Ravelry Boreal by Kate Davies Monkey by Cookie A Solomon’s Temple socks Ginger Twist Studio West Yorkshire Spinners Customisable Gadget Case recipe The Cooling Rack Minerva the Sheepish Cat The Dartmoor Mix blog post The Window Cat by Sara Elizabeth Kellner Baby Groot! Baby Groot on Ravelry Icon Dress Liberty in London Buttons in Liberty. Section Two: Spinning Half-baked Handweaver’s Studio Alpaca Fibre (Follow Me Down Cousin Jack) Unravel 2013 Ready to Mix We completed the Rainbow Yarn Interpretations by Laura Cunitz Gourmet Spinning The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook Know Your Wool by Deborah Robson Knitmore Girls Podcast Section Three: Resolutions Welcome to Resolutions Monthly: Penelope, katt94, Suddenexpression, Francesba October Resolutions 2014 Resolutions Zigzag Jumper Icon Dress Garland Section Four: Crafty Roots A Brief History of Spinning Breeds of Sheep: Mouflon and Navajo-Churro Examples of ancient spindles. Distaff shown in Luttrell Psalter, a 14th Century text, housed at the British Museum. Conclusion Welcome to Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry: iHeartcraft, SugarAngel, mjhawkeye, VicsKnits Contact me! corrie[at]plutoniummuffins.com Plutonium Muffins Blog Corrie on Twitter Plutonium Muffins on Facebook Plutonium Muffins on Ravelry Corrie on Pinterest corrieberry on Ravelry Melanie on Ravelry « Previous Bloglovin' from Google   Next » Niddy-noddy operation The post Episode Six: Pamwe appeared first on Plutonium Muffins.