Hello!
I have been working in a very unorganised way on a new website and you can now the EastLondonKnit blog here!
Although I am still working the kinks out, it is my new home and I would love it if you would join me there!
Happy knitting!
Renee x
Episode 13: bmandarines and brushwork
Hello!
I had the pleasure of chatting with knitwear designer and podcaster Melody Hoffmann aka mandarines this episode. Melody is a charming guest and I hope you enjoy hearing about her inspiration and work! We have some great give aways as well! With a special shoutouts for Martin’s Lab, Blacker Yarn, a new pattern, jet lag and bad hair…
Shownotes are in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group, where you will also find a new call for test knitters, and other goodness among other things….
Happy knitting!
Rx
Episode 12: Angular Momentum
Hello!
Here is just a little one while I am away visiting the States. I chat about the Angular Momentum wrap in MissBabsyarn, pick a winner for the Oracle shawl, which I call a wrap, but you knew what I meant! I also spontaneously included some footage of the local farmers market, where I came across C.H. Wool, a spinner and knitter whose work can be found at muddymeadowfarm.com and on Facebook.
Happy knitting,
Rxx
Episode 11 Veera and magic
Hello!
This episode I am pleased to be chatting with Veera Valimaki about all things knit: her work and her collaboration with Joji Locatelli among them.
Show notes are in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
There are is a great giveaway and a discount code for Veera’s self-published patterns:)
Happy knitting!
Rx
Episode 10: Thea Colman & Iara
Hello!
Episode 10 is ready for you and I think it’s a good one! Thea Colman, aka babycocktails was a great interviewee and there are not one but 3 giveaways this time.
If you would like to win a copy of the Iara wrap pattern, you can enter to win a free copy over here on Instagram.
Happy knitting!
Rx
Episode 9: Mary Jane Mucklestone
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Episode 9 is up and ready to view!
I had the pleasure of chatting with Mary Jane Mucklestone on the podcast this time about Shetland, the happiest hat and more! Show notes are in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
Happy knitting,
Rx
Episode 8: Portugal and Belsyde
Hello!
You know those people who invite you over and make you look at photo after photo of them on vacation? Well, that is me this episode. I went to Portugal on a crafting holiday, and really wanted to share it with you. I promise it won’t be boring. Well, I can’t promise that but…
Show notes for everything can be found in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
Happy knitting,
Rx
Episode 7: Pom Pom Quarterly
Hello!
This episode was a fun one! I was joined by Lydia and Sophie of PomPom Quarterly for chat about the upcoming celebration of PPQ’s 5 year anniversary. I also chat about my new design the Starflower Shawl. I hope you enjoy it!
As ever, the show notes can be found in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group. We have a giveaway for Pomcast Live tickets, and much more!
Happy knitting,
Rx
The Starflower shawl
Hello!
The Starflower shawl is out now!
Starflower is a semi-circular shawl worked in chunky yarn to create a hug of wool that revels in simple elegance. Easily made as large or as small as you would like, this is a perfect first-shawl project or a quick knit for someone in your life in need of warmth.
I had the pleasure of using the appropriately named Pleasingly Plump yarn from Hill View Farms for this sample shawl, which is an exceptionally soft 100% Blue-faced Leicester wool. This is the same yarn I used for the Starflower Sweater and I can’t recommend it highly enough! 
A shawl may not be the first thing you would imagine knitting with chunky yarn, but I think there is a good case to be made for it! I’ll chat about the shawl and the benefits of chunky yarn on the EastLondonKnit podcast Episode 7, coming out 30th June.
The shawl is 15% off until 4th July 2017 for subscribers to the EastLondonKnit newsletter!
You can buy the Starflower pattern here.
Happy knitting,
Rx
Episode 6: Karen Templer and #summerofbasics
Hello!
I was so excited to chat to karentempler about #summerofbasics and slow fashion at Squam Lake. I have long admired Karen’s work. Are you taking part in #summerofbasics? I would love to hear about it if you are!
Show notes can be found in the thread for Episode 6 in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.
Happy knitting,
Rx
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