Alex Collins | Episode 1 Show Notes - A Knitting and sewing podcast.

Hello friends, welcome to episode one of my knitting and sewing podcast! Join me as I chat about the projects I've been knitting and sewing in March and see which bags I've been sewing for the shop. If you're interested to learn more about any of the pieces I shared in this episode you can find all the details below.

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WHAT I'M WEARING

Sibella Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge knit using Quince & Co. Finch in the Storm colour way.

WHAT I'VE BEEN KNITTING

Cyril Socks by Daniel Jorge of Little Bobbins Knits knit using Ginger Twist Studio.

Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder knit using Five Moons Luna Plus 4ply Solids in the Bone colourway.

The wooden sock blockers you see me using are from The Loopy Ewe

Bassenfell Shawl by Clare Devine for The Fibre Co. knit using The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering in the Nutkin colourway,

Lucinda by Carrie Bostick Hoge from the Madder Anthology 2: Simple Pleasures I bought at Loop London. Knit using The Fibre Co. Luma in the Grigio colourway.

WHAT I'VE BEEN SEWING

Lark Tee by Grainline Studio with boat neck and 3/4 length sleeves made using organic cotton Interlock Stripes in Navy Blazer and White Medium from The Village Haberdashery

Envelope Pillow with Piping made using The How to Sew and Envelope Pillow with Piping tutorial by OnlineFabricStore.net I found on Pinterest. The Rifle Paper Co. Monstera Natural Canvas fabric was from The Tartan Reel.

PLANS

I'm planning to make the Nikko Top by True Bias in a ribbed knit fabric that I think will be perfect for layering. I'm also ready to cake up the Gregoria Fibers yarn I have to knit a new pair of simple ribbed socks.

MENTIONS

Maria of Stitched in Sweden

SHOP UPDATE

As you saw me mention in this podcast episode I sell project bags and knitting accessories for makers. See what's available in the shop today or email me to request a custom order.

Thanks again for watching. Until next time, Alex x