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Episode 2.3 - Return to knitting

Hi everyone, Here are the show notes for episode 2.2 - Multicraftual! Just 1 more row There has been much more knitting this week and I am delighted to have finished 2 garments: Emma Top by Suzanne Muller:  https://www.ravelry.com/projects/AuntieAipee/emma-top Ripple Crop Top Worsted by Jessie Maed Designs:  https://www.ravelry.com/projects/AuntieAipee/ripple-crop-top-worsted I am currently working on the Minna top by Suzanne Muller:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minna-top and I encourage you to check out the wonderful patterns in Jessie Maed's Collection:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/jessie-maed-designs/patterns Cake and bake There has been a return to baking in the past few weeks and our house has been enjoying these amazing creations:  https://bakingwithgranny.co.uk/recipe/coffee-kisses/ If you don't already own my favorite baking book you can find out how to get it here:  https://www.be-ro.co.uk Being Sewcial There isn't as much

Episode 2.2 - Multicraftual

Hi everyone, Here are the show notes for episode 2.2 - Multicraftual! Just 1 more row There hasn't been a huge amount of knitting in the past two weeks but there is some progress being made on the Emma top and a lot of pondering about what to make next! My Tiger King socks can be found here:  https://www.ravelry.com/projects/AuntieAipee/tiger-king-socks  Link to the yarn can be found in the show notes for episode 2.1 Ballerina wrap top:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ballerina-wrap-top   Julie Twist top:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/julie-twist I love love love this yarn:  https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Naturals+Bamboo%2BCotton+DK/0_caea447_CAFA232.htm Yarn Fumes My yarn fumes recommendation for this week is the beautiful Dusty yarn from Beehive Yarns - Beth's gorgeous yarns can be found here:  https://www.beehiveyarns.com  and she has 10% off for this Bank Holiday weekend only! Being Sewcial Despite the lack of knitting, there

Episode 2.1 Rebooted

Hi everyone and welcome back to Knit Spin Cake!! https://knitspincake.podbean.com/mf/play/fg907p/KSCEpisode21-Rebooted6pzt4.mp3 It is so good to be back podcasting after 5 years :D  Here are this week's show notes: Just 1 more row Prima Shawl by Shellie Anderson https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/prima-2 West Green Loft Yarns https://westgreenloftyarns.com Emma Top by Susan Muller https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emma-top-2 Wardrobe architect articles https://blog.colettehq.com/wardrobe-architect Yarn Fumes Fab Funky Fibres  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FabFunkyFibres Being Sewcial Barette Bralette  https://madalynne.com/introducing-barrett-free-pdf-bralette-pattern/ Jordy Bralette  https://shop.emeralderin.com/products/jordy-bralette-pdf-sewing-pattern Rosemary wrap skirt  https://sarkirsten.com/patterns/rosemary-wrap Moneta dress  https://www.colettepatterns.com/catalog/moneta Stella joggers   https://www.tillyandt

Episode 26 - Birthday Time!

Hello everyone, Here are the shownotes for episode 26: Welcome to Knit Spin Cake, sponsored by  Harbour Yarns , the best of British Yarns, fibres, accessories and workshops www.harbouryarns.co.uk Apologies there is no music this episode but I had technical difficulties, the music was on one computer and I was on the other, we were 30 miles apart. I guess this is why people use the cloud! Plodding along nicely Festival Shawl - Lyn Robinson Brickless - Martina Behm  My crochet doll -  Isabelle Kessedjian Duotone Cowl - Orange Flower Yarn I did it, I really did it! Breakwater - Cecily Glowik MacDonald Baby Tea leaves - Melissa LeBarre Simmer Dim - Gudrun Johnston The queue with many items Day Trip Mitts - Debbie Orr Golden Wheat Cardigan - Veera Valimaki Word on the Street Great London Yarn Crawl  - Saturday 5th September - London Yarndale  - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September - Skipton Masham Sheep Fair  - 

Episode 25 - Getting knitty with it

Welcome to Knit Spin Cake, sponsored by  Harbour Yarns , the best of British Yarns, fibres, accessories and workshops www.harbouryarns.co.uk Hello everyone, it is so good to be back!  Here are the shownotes for episode 25, if you want to contact me all the details are at the bottom of this post.  Happy knitting! Plodding along nicely Breakwater - Cecily Glowik MacDonald Festival Shawl - Lyn Robinson Scamper Socks - Maggie Menzel I did it, I really did it! Sandshore - Alicia Plummer Duchess - Purl Alpaca The queue with many items Sand Pullover - Ela Torrente  Day Trip Mitts - Debbie Orr Word on the Street Woolfest  - Friday 26th & Saturday 27th June - Cockermouth British Wool Show  - Friday 7th & Saturday 8th August  - York Great London Yarn Crawl  - Saturday 5th September - London Yarndale  - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September - Skipton Masham Sheep Fair  -  Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th

Episode 23 - Nearly there

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Hi everyone, Here are the shownotes for this episode: All my projects I talk about can be viewed here on Ravelry. The West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley DK colour range can be found here . If you want to order  from me then get in touch by email ( harbouryarns@gmail.com ) before the   Tuesday 15th July   to get a 10% discount. The yarn retails at £4.75 a ball for 200m and comes in a  variety of shades . Me and mam at graduation, post gown removal! Me and Auntie Bet The beautiful view behind the shop Harbour Yarns logo! Hotel at Dockray, Cumbria - The Royal Hotel - highly recommended!

Episode 22 - Wool, glorious wool!

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Hi everyone, I have updated the podbean player to the right of these posts, if you click the symbol in the top right (3 little lines and dots) it will bring a drop down list of all the episodes...the old one just wasn't working anymore! Here are the shownotes for this episode: This is what arrived shortly after I recorded the last episode... Mam almost got sucked into a bag of Stylecraft... The chair before and after, I'm really pleased with how these are coming along! A sneak peak of what is going to be on the website... Thanks for listening! Aimee x