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Show Sponsors
Today’s show is sponsored by the Fibre Co, and the wonderful Acadia yarn.
Acadia is named after the oldest American national park east of the Mississippi river, a place of natural beauty where the sea and mountains meet, slopes are densely forested and wild blueberries abound. Acadia National Park is in the state of Maine, The Fibre Co.’s birthplace. The yarn inspired by this beautiful region has a rustic look and a soft hand. A subtle tweed effect is created by the silk noil that is combined with a heathered base made from fine merino wool and brown baby alpaca. The yarn is a classic DK weight and makes a beautiful textured fabric that is perfect for next to the skin accessories as well as garments.
I’ve just finished knitting a shawl sample with Acadia and it more than lives up to its description. This is very special yarn. You can buy Acadia at our other sponsor’s shop, Meadow Yarns:
Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It’s a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn and knitting accessories and aims to bring you a range of great products. Yarns stocked include madelinetosh, Eden Cottage Yarn, Hazel Knits and many more.
KAL News
Pebble Beach KAL, There’s exactly a month left to join this lively KAL which is being hosted by my friendPaula on the Knitting Pipeline Ravelry Group. I’ve been marvelling at all the gorgeous FOs people are posting, and it’s been thrilling to see all the different patterns people are choosing. It’s especially fun to watch the larger Pebble Beach shawls show up. If you can’t resist jumping in, here’s what you need to know:
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Any Curious Handmade pattern qualifies
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You can have begun or even finished the object before the start date?
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The hashtag for WIPs and FOs is #pebblebeachKAL. I’m stalking the hashtag on social media and it’s so fun to watch people’s progress!
Muse2 KAL The event is just around the corner and the KAL is great fun. I’m participating in this one with a pair of socks by Rachel Coopey! Just a way for everyone to join in on the Muse Connection buzz, from anywhere in world. I’m participating and having a ball, and there’s another month to go (it runs until the 30th of June) so jump in with us! FOs just need to meet one or more of the following criteria:
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Any pattern from Pom Pom Quarterly magazine or website (hint there are several free patterns )
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Any of coopknits– Rachel Coopey’s designs
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Knit in Anzula yarn
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Knit on Signature Needles
Hashtag #muse2KAL for WIPs and FOs!
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I mention that I’m off at the magical Squam art retreat. Just like last year I’m planning to come home with some wonderful interviews with creative people, so we can all look forward to that!
Beth talked about the book which started it all for her: Flying Lessons by mixed media artist and teacher Kelly Rae Roberts.
We discussed some of the free resources available to anyone on the Do What You Love course website, including the Making Time email program.
I personally recommend investing in yourself with the Do What You Love course. I took it last year and I’m still feeling the positive effects rippling through my life today. Beth is generously offering a discount to Curious Handmade listeners who register on the next course, which starts on June 15th.
With the exclusive code DWYLHandmade, you can purchase the course for £115 instead of £129. This offer will expire on the 7th of June, but of course you can register for the course right up until it starts.
Just a note to say that if you purchase the course after clicking through a link on my site, I receive a small affiliate commission. It’s a lovely way to support the show, so if you do decide to sign up, thank you so much!
I also announce the name of my newest design, which will be released on June 12th, so make sure to listen to the episode to hear more hints about this project! Have a wonderful week. Happy knitting to you all.
