In this episode I reminisce about Edinburgh Yarn Festival and how the organisers have created an event that celebrates the community of knitters and crocheters as much as yarn. Rather than give an overview of my purchases, I pull together some thoughts on the breadth and diversity of the hand knitting wool sector, based on the amazing wool, processes and approaches I spotted when walking around the marketplace and talking to fellow visitors.
I also share some of the projects to come out of my recent natural dyeing sessions.
I re-draw a winner for the This Thing of Paper giveaway and answer a listener's questions on whether petitions (like one she had seen on microfiber plastic pollution) are an effective way to create change. Or whether there are better ways to press for change.
And I finish up by sharing an inspiring gem.
You can find me as Mrs_M_Curiosity_Cabinet on Instagram and as Meg-aka-Mrs-M on Ravelry.
There is also a Ravelry Group for the podcast.
Shownotes can be found at: Mrs M's Curiosity Cabinet.
Music: As I figure by Kevin MacLeod on FreeMusicArchive and licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0 License
Episode 17: Of lace and little luxuries
Episode 16: Of novelty, curiosity and inspiration
Episode 15: Of product, process and engineering
Episode 14: Of natural shades, trousers and foraging delights
Episode 13: In conversation with the Knitting Monk
Episode 11: Of Jacob, nettle fibre and tool making
Episode 10: Of patterns, fitting and agency
Episode 9: Of treats and books
Episode 8: Wardrobe engineering and Folk Fashion
Episode 7: Of pantries and savouring
Episode 6: Waste, experimenting and playing
Episode 5: A hybrid control pair, affordability and cracking the bodice
Episode 4: Sock engineering and bioregional making
Episode 3: Lessons from the sewing room, comfort knits and knitting, and another kind of fibre craft (Re-loaded)
Episode 2: A sock experiment, the Craft of Use and a spot of kitchen alchemy.
Episode 1: Who, why and EYF 2017
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