On this episode, we have lots of content as always! Corinne and Maggie have updates on their Sweater KAL sweaters plus lots to show you in the shop. Shetland Wool Week starts tomorrow, and we have a brief look through the Annual. We have new Moa Sweater sets by Linka Neumann, plus a special delivery of Armscote Manor yarns going in the shop today! Corinne is joined by Armscote's Deborah Williams for a fascinating interview full of history, sheep, and even a ghost story! We also have segments from Kelsey talking about using different fingering weight yarns together, and Emma with a sweater KAL update and some spinning. And lastly we have a yoga session with Kim for your back.
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00:00 Intro
0:47 Welcome, Cockatoo Brae & Winner #1
07:49 WIPs
21:26 Kelsey’s on Substituting Yarn & Using Scraps
40:50 Shetland Books & Armscote Manor
46:57 Emma’s Sweaters and Handspun
1:04:47 More Kits plus Books
1:12:43 Visit with Deborah of Armscote Manor
1:50:01 Yoga for Knitters
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Corinne is wearing her Cockatoo Brae by Kate Davies Designs
KAL Projects
Maggie-
Building Blocks Cardi by Aimee Sher in WoolDreamers Mota
Corinne-
Tìoraidh from Kate Davies’ book Allover in Jamieson & Smith
Maggie’s possible next project- Wardie by Ysolda Teague
Fill out the FO form for the KAL
Kelsey talks about using scraps and mixing yarns
Shetland-type compatible yarns
J & S
Jamieson of Shetland
Uradale
Sheep Shop
Rauma Lamullgarn
Tukuwool Fingering
Rauma Gammelserie
Rambler
Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool
Border Mill North Coast Tweed
Marie Wallin British Breed
Exmoor Sock Yarn
Ranging a little further out, compatible to Rauma Finullgarn
Retrosaria Mondim
The Grey Sheep Hampshire
Wenslydale Longwool 4-ply
Coming to the Shop
Shetland Wool Week Annual, shipping on the 23rd!
Grand Shetland Adventure Knits by M.J. Mucklestone & Gudrun Johnston
Emma’s Segment
Find Emma at-
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yx4e7bbh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barnaby_knits/
Ravelry: ebarnaby93
Setesdal Cardigan in J&S color 81 and Rauma Lamallgarn color 12
Project-
Patterns from Traditional Scandinavian Knitting by Sheila McGregor
Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli in WoolDreamers Saona colorways Fratelli and Notes
Yarn-
Her recent handspun from merino yarn and Archie
Flowers of Fortrose Hat and Mittens + course
What’s In The Shop
Kit: Moa Sweater by Linka Neumann and Moa Hundseid
Check out Black Isle Yarns
Embroidery on Knits by Judit Gummlich
Fuzzypeg Socks by Mary O’Shea coming next week!
Interview with Deborah Williams of Armscote Manor
https://www.armscotemanor.co.uk/
Yoga for Knitters
Find Kim & Turning Ground Yoga at:
Website- www.turninggroundyoga.com
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/turningground/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/KayAichess/
Disclaimer: It is up to the individual to assess whether they are ready for the yoga movements and exercises in this video. Please use common sense. You know your body better than anyone and we recommend checking with your doctor before starting & with any questions you may have before beginning any new yoga program.
By performing any yoga practices, you are performing them at your own risk and The Woolly Thistle will not be responsible for any injuries sustained while following the instructions given in any knitting yoga segments.
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Thank you for watching! If you go out, take your knitting!
Video editing: Intelligent Octopus www.intelligentoctopus.com
1 Comment -
Kathleen O’Meara •
I was eager to learn about the Armscote Manor yarn but I got so much more! The history and cultural details about the house and region were fascinating. You were right — I could have listened for hours.