Alex Collins | Episode 58 Show Notes - A knitting podcast
Hello friends, welcome to episode fifty-eight of my knitting podcast! If you're interested to learn more about any of the pieces I share in this episode you can find all the details below.
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WHAT I'M WEARING
Vilma Top by Gregoria Fibers knit using Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool in Marzipan
Mods: 2x2 rib hem, bound off in pattern, worked arm hole ribbing to match the width of the button band and no visible shoulder seam.
The Davenport Dress by The Friday Pattern Co. sewn using seersucker fabric from Minerva Crafts
Mods: Skirt panel 1 length - 16.5” + seam allowance, Skirt panel 2 length 13.5” + seam allowance.
WHAT I'VE BEEN KNITTING
Vanilla Socks knit using Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos in Fall Night and Scheepjes Metropolis in Marseille
Raanu Socks by Ronja Hakalehto knit using John Arbon Exmoor Sock 4ply in Hemel, Mackerel Sky and Mizzle
Raanu Socks by Ronja Hakalehto knit using John Arbon Exmoor Sock 4ply in Mackerel Sky and Mizzle
Penguin by Tsvikevichstore knit using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport in Bramble Heather and White and Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight in FC38 using 2mm DPN’s
Cresent Shape Shawl knit in Lang Yarns Kid Color in 04 Red Gold and CoopKnits Socks Yeah! in Quartz
WHAT I’VE BEEN SPINNING
Janet & Bluebelle Recycled Wool and Viscose Tweed
EVENTS
Unravel, Surrey - Fri 14 - Sun 16 February 2025
East Anglia Yarn Festival, Norwich - Sat 15th & Sun 16th March 2025
The Sodbury Yarn Over, Bristol - Sat 12 & Sun 13th April 2025
MENTIONS
Orya Textiles, 32 Goldhawk Road, London
Misan West, 21 Goldhawk Road, London
Misan Textiles, 4 Berwick Steet, London
The Knit Lounge, Headley Road, Grayshott
Weekend Hat by Hiromi Nagasawa
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
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