Episode 57: Scratching The Itch

Hello from a family bank holiday in the North East. In this episode I talk about itching to start something new and how going to a yarn show doesn't do anything to reduce the inflammation!

 On and Off the Needles
 I have seamed the handspun listener Woolsack cushion (details on this Rav page )

I also finished the little squares for the front of the Make Do and Mend cushion by Anna Elliot. The back for this was made by the lovely Carotrike. One more left on the needles, based on Circle Socks by Anne Campbell.

 In The Weaving Shed
 The actual weaving in progress. Starting off:

You can also see the yellow of the contrast clasped weft.

Keeping track:

Nearing the end...

Something I really like
The self catering accommodation at Dairy House, nr Cullompton, Devon. Details at www.dairyhouse.biz

Upcoming Events British Wool Weekend, Sept 1st & 2nd, great Yorkshire Showground. Details at britishwool.net.

Links
Woolsack
Electric Sheep podcast

Music
Rondopolska by Barry Philips, from the album Tråd, available from Magnatune. 

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