CH 142: The Winning Book Cover, Hay Pullover & How Quiet Socks

I have lots of lovely news to share on this week’s podcast. We have a winner in the book cover vote, I have finally finished my Hay Pullover, and there’s a new Knitvent pattern to introduce to you. I also have stories from the wonderful embroider workshop I took at Loop London last weekend, and a lovely peace-related knitting project to share.

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We have a winner for the book cover vote! I am so grateful to all of you who got involved. It was a fascinating process, and I loved hearing all your opinions. Thank you! There was a clear favourite, although not by an enormous margin. So without further ado, here’s the official cover for The Shawl Society Season I book!

Eva Faith Shop

The Little Grey Girl Shop

Loop London

Sky Map Wrap

Pom Pom Quarterly

Viola

Knits About Winter by Emily Foden on Ravelry

Hay Pullover by Clare Mountain

The Copper Corgi Etsy

The 5th Knitvent 2018 pattern was released this week! The Winter Sleep Socks are cosy DK weight socks, perfect for a bit of hibernation in the colder months.

Here’s the whole text of the poem that inspired the design! I think it’s adorable.

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Juniper Socks from Knitvent 2016

Blacker Yarns Tamar DK

The Healthy Knitter

Project Peace 2018 Details

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