Podcast appearances and mentions of clare devine

Socktober lends its inspiration this week, where I have a rundown of ten previous banging' Shinybees episodes that cover some great sock themed content. There are a couple of interviews, as well as some expert advice from Clare Devine on the Sock Surgery, all handily signposted from this episode. You'll find all the links in the shownotes at shinybees.com but here is the shortlist: Ep 27 - Toe up or Cuff Down For Socks Ep 29 - How to Make Socks That Fit Ep 33 - How to Fix Your Socks When They Go Wrong Ep 35 - Cast Offs For Socks Ep 38 - Louise Tilbrook - Everyday Knitter 'Science by Day, Socks by Night' Ep 43 - Short Rows for Socks Ep 53 - Knitting Socks for Summer Ep 62 - Kate Atherley - Custom Socks Ep 68 - Socks Yeah - Rachel Coopey In other news, I've completed my Snawheid and had the sewing machine out to sew up a split crotch (not mine). I've welcomed in a new family member to Shiny Heights - Dave the Mini - and have been drawing unnecessary police attention. Also in this episode is some information about Developmental language Disorder. I've just signed up to be an ambassador for raising awareness of DLD. You can find more at RADLD.org. Music for this episode with kind permission of Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink', available from iTunes. Full show notes at www.shinybees.com/159

Clare Devine of #KnitShareLove rejoins me on the podcast this week, as we catch up with her after quite a while since her Sock Surgery days on the show. Clare is now in Australia, the country where her knitting adventure began, in a totally-unsuitable-for-knitting Broome. Now based in Brisbane, which is pretty warm, and presents its own knitting challenges. Since her last appearance on the show, which was shortly after the adult edition of her book, Sock Anatomy, was released, she's been involved of lots of exciting projects and collaborations. She's designed her first cardigan pattern, as well as working with UK dyers Joy McMillan of The Knitting Goddess and Jess James of Ginger Twist Studios. Recently, she's turned her attention to working with and raising the profile of home-grown talent in Australia. We briefly digress into the development of independent designers on Ravelry and the idea of training to be a designer.  In terms of local talent, Clare recommended Circus Tonic Handmade, a former geneticist PhD turned hand dyer. She also shared a wonderful story about Tarndie, a farm around two hours west of Melbourne. She used this yarn in a project during her first stay in Oz, having been recommended it to use for a felted bag. Around seven years afterwards, she met Jools of Woollenflower, who waxed lyrical about how wonderful this yarn from Tarndie was, and how Clare must visit when she went back to Australia. After a stint working one day a week in a yarn shop in Melbourne, the owner asked if she would like to teach at an event at... you guessed it... Tarndie. Tarndie have Polwarth sheep and have been farming for many years, The yarn is spun in New Zealand. They have also been in collaboration with Great Ocean Road Woollen Mill, which is local to them, to produce a Super Bulky yarn called The Henry. This is made from a mix of Alpaca and Wool. There aren't many boutique yarn spinners - a lot of the clip is merino, which is sent to China for processing. Clare talked about a Gotland sheep farmer called Cheryl, who is based in Victoria. She has the only flock of Gotland sheep in Australia and breeds for diversity rather than conformity. As a result, her sheep have a wide arrange of colours in the fleece. Clare talked passionately about the importance of educating customers as to why local and boutique yarns can be expensive, as well as why they can make great choices. She promotes these yarns by using them in her design work, and also because it allows local knitters to access the yarns, as many people like to knit the pattern with the exact yarn. She advocated being enthusiastic about yarns and  producers, as the likes of Louise Scollay has with KnitBritish, to help share these great products and knowledge with others. Clare can be found at www.knitsharelove.com or as @knitsharelove on Instagram. Full show notes and links are at www.shinybees.com/112

Welcome to episode 040! Settle in for a chat with Clare Devine of Knit Share Love, my partner for the new Point/Counterpoint, Vol. 3 collection! Full show notes can be found at kinoknits.com/040. Recorded Saturday, November 4, 2017.

Wow!!! Sydney you blew my mind!! I had such a wonderful time!If you're in Sydney you'll have to check out Skein Sisters - the shop is contemporary, a delight to explore and full of amazing yarn that you'll simply have to squish! And the people? wonderful :)NEW PATTERN RELEASES!Did you see my Skein Sisters shawl released last weekend? It's my favourite so far and I've had lots of reports from people saying how much fun it is to knit. I'm thrilled!I've got another pretty shawl for you this week too. Cloud Kisses has been in the pipeline for a while and I'm chuffed that it's finally finished and ready to share with you! I know lots of you have been waiting for this one! Grab it this weekend with a discount - use the code KISSKISS to receive a 20% discount all weekend. The offer ends midnight, Sunday 27th May 2017. ENJOY!A DOWN UNDER DINNER CHAT!This week on the podcast I'm excited to bring you a special dinner episode. I sat down to a delicious meal in Sydney with Clare Devine from Knit Share Love and Hannah Ginn from Circus Tonic Handmade and we chatted and chatted and chatted! about yarn, designing, dyeing yarn, the yarn scene down under and so much more ... and we recorded our conversation so you could join us!! I think you'll feel like you were right there at the table too :)You can find Clare and her beautiful knitting patterns at Knit Share Love - we talk about her first garment design!! Do check it out. Kimmeridge is a scrummy aran-weight cardigan with a relaxed body and tailored fit that's perfect for cooler days and chilly nights. I really fancy one myself :) Clare has a discount on her pattern all weekend - use the code love20 for a 20% discount!This is also Clare's 100th pattern!! And, to celebrate she's running an AMAZING giveaway - head over to her Ravelry group to enter!Hannah is the very talented dyer behind the gorgeous brand Circus Tonic Handmade Yarn. My Skein Sisters shawl used Hannah's delicious merino singles and oh my goodness how the colours made my heart sing!! If you haven't tried Circus Tonic yet, do! I got to hear about lots of Hannah's exciting plans for her yarn ... definitely keep an eye on her. Brilliant things are afoot :)WOOLFEST AUCKLANDIt's that time of year again!! Time to try on all the shawls, squish all the yarn and make knitting friends! Come join me at Woolfest this weekend. The show starts at 10am and if you want some stunning yarn dyed by Spinning a Yarn, especially for my new Cloud Kisses shawl ... be there quick! Stock is limited!Have a great week!Libby xxx

News from Clare Devine & Ginger Twist hand dyed! Also there's a KAL approaching

Who likes Angel Delight? This week's episode is definitely on the delight end of the pudding scale as opposed to a seven tier unicorn cake and that's often a good thing. It's a low tariff canter and catch up with no big questions asked or answered and instead we have some light and fluffy as air fun. In community news, I invite you to come and join the #shinybeescolourworkchallenge  over in the Facebook group and try your hand at some stranded knitting. If knitting with more than one colour has been intimidating to you in the past, now's the time to cast that aside and give it a crack. There will be helpful hints and tips posted in the group throughout the month and the occasional Shetland Pony in Fair Isle. Obvs. In Enabler's Corner I enable you to two not quite yarny but definitely fun (depends on your version of fun for the latter, but I like it) things to try. First up we have the delightfully witty Amy Nolan of Ginger Rainbow who does the most fantastic illustrations and doodles. She's very witty and manages to bring situational humour out in her quirky drawings. I am a big fan. Secondly, we have #hotelroomview, the fun adventures of working on the road and seeing a lot of hotel rooms, hosted by the wonderful Bexx. It really shouldn't be that exciting or gripping, but there is something about these hotel room views that has captured my imagination. It's a bit like looking at house porn on Rightmove. In Wippin' Piccadilly, I have finished Helen Stewart's Spindrift Shawl and the Everyday Brew by Clare Devine. I'm never knitting with black yarn again. Future/fantasy knit searching has taken me to the Prism hat by Tin Can Knits which is part of the Mad Colour collection which was released in August. This versatile pattern gives oodles of opportunity for creating a one-of-a-kind hat, and is really more like three patterns in one. Also catching my eye from this collection is 1999, a sweater with a masculine lace (that's a thing) panel down the front. The collection itself comprises 16 patterns and is available from Ravelry for $21.60 USD. Shownotes for this episode are at www.shinybees.com Music is by Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need A Drink.'

This week the show returns after a short hiatus. I'll give you a few funny tales from the past couple of months to get you in the mood for some Shiny On Form thought the episode. Pulling an octagenarian and gatecrashing a funeral are amongst the highlights. In Enabler's Corner, I enable you to the Tiny Tea Hat collection, which is the mini version of the most popular hats from Clare Devine of Knit Share Love's Tea Collection. It contains Chai, Everyday Brew, Lapsang and Liquorice. This is where it went off on one for the first time and I enlighten the world to the fact that the latest Hot Right Now craze for Ponytail Hats on Ravelry is in fact nothing to do with Facebook and everything to do with the Manbun. After this, I review Woolly Wormhead's Painted Woolly Toppers for Kids. Edgy, fun, a little subversive plus impossibly cute kids and interesting hat construction = a winner for me.  Shownotes for this episode can be found at www.shinybees.com, along with highly amusing photos of Vladimir Putin with a man bun. Music is from Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink'.

Welcome back to the Truly Myrtle Podcast!SPOIL YOURSELF MAKE-ALONGIt's been fantastic to see you spoil yourselves in the Ravelry group - my spoiling has been going well too!My Bentley cardigan is ready to split under the arms and my monkey socks are growing too - at the first heel!I've also bought a new sewing pattern to finish my Chicken Lady outfit - Butterick 5756 is a full skirt on a yoke with pockets and I'm hoping to get it at least cut out this weekend.A HUGE thank you to all the fantastic sponsors of our Spoil Yourself Make-along. This week's spot prizes were donated by Alex Collins, Happy Go Knitty & Clare Devine.Tell us in the thread how you're spoiling yourself to be in the draw to win a spot prize next week.This week I've especially enjoying seeing Nat knitting her cardigan, Avril casting on an Antipodes Shawl, Stacey buying new fancy knitting needles and Jen planning her trip to the Geeky Puffin Knit Palooza Retreat where Tara Swiger will also be teaching.CLOTHESLINE DESIGNS MIND DONATIONSCaroline has sold 75 copies of her lovely one skein shawl Yellow Roses. She's donating 75% of the profits raised to MIND in the UK. So far she's sold 75 patterns and is aiming to sell 100 by the end of November. I've bought mine - if you fancy knitting a pretty shawl and supporting a very worthy cause, head over and grab your pattern now.IMAGINARY OUTFIT INSPIRATIONThe WWII woman leaning on the car she's just repaired:Trousers: Juniper Trousers by Colette PatternsTop: Renfrew top by Sewaholic (see the great blog post for tips on sewing knits)Sweater: White Light by Veera Valimaki.Hat: My Reminisce hat pattern perhaps in this alpaca/merino yarn from SkeinzRelaxed and content, heading off to a picnic with a good crowd of family and friends:Dress: Isla dress by Made by RaeCardigan: Bentley by Marie GreeneAs usual, fabulous theme song is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli

Full shownotes can be found at http://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/20164truly-myrtle-podcast-ep-22-with-knitwear-designer-clare-devine

In this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of February and discuss goals for March  Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can't find what you're looking for! Knitting and Yarn:Tambourine by Julia Farwell-Clay - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tambourine-2Geeky Puffin Knit Palooza - http://geekypuffinknitpalooza.blogspot.co.ukCrochet tumbling block quilt - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Katherine-Jayne/diamond-blanketLove Socks by Devon Clement - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lovesocksWishbone Headband by Susann Hummel - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wishbone-headbandAutumn Mobeius Cowl by Shara Lambeth - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-moebius-cowlPentland Hills Shawl by Clare Devine- http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pentland-hillsAll the yarns i mention can be found in my stash! http://www.ravelry.com/people/Katherine-Jayne/stashSewing:English Paper piecing quilt - https://twitter.com/_katherinejayne/status/669195455771881473Pretty Pants from Secrets to sewing Lingerie - http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Secrets-Sewing-Lingerie-camisoles/dp/0857832379

Who knew that Craig David him-very-self would inspire an episode of a knitting podcast? Well, it's happened as this week I pay homage to his ability to not age one bit in a decade and still have perfect eyebrows and corkscrew curls. Shoutouts to Trish, Jeny and Betsy and join in with the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern giveaway over in the Ravelry group, where there are still plenty of folks looking to gift patterns. The podcast Patron virtual knit night takes place on Thursday 18th Feb 2016 at 2000GMT. To join in, become a patron at $5 or above. Details at www.patreon.com/shinybees. Project bags are now available in the Swagporium at £4+P&P February events include Unravel at Farnham Maltings in Surrey. I will not be attending. Enablers' Corner sends you to a fab tutorial by Clare Devine for the German Twisted Cast On. there will be plenty more where that came from, so be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel to get all the goods! Rewind KAL is the name of our next KAL starting on 13th March. If you have ever knitted a pattern in a KAL (or otherwise) and wished you could go back and re-live the experience, this is the KAL for you. Likewise if you'd always wished you'd taken part in a KAL when you didn't, and regretted it, come and knit the pattern now! I will be knitting another Lush Cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Berry Colourful Yarnings Sparkle DK. Hashtag for the KAL is #rewindkal and there will be a virtual knit night for all those who are taking part. Finally, there's a review of Take Heart: A Transatlantic Knitting Journey by Fiona Alice. Show notes are at www.shinybees.com Music for this episode is Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink'

This week it's all a bit festive and we're discussing dogs in comedy Christmas knitwear and that infamous Christmas tradition of the nativity. In Enablers' Corner, I encourage you to check out Tin Can Knits' 12 days of Christmas, where each day they are giving away one of their patterns for free! Find them at www.tincanknits.com. In the final Sock Surgery for 2015, I bring together five festive sock patterns to celebrate the yuletide season. I've also pulled together some ideas for gifts for the sock knitter, including a very last minute suggestion if time has totally run away from you. A huge thank you to Clare Devine of Yarn and Pointy Sticks and Kate Read aka Sock Kate for their contribution to the Sock Surgery this year. In podcast news, I'm starting a Patreon for the podcast, which will be going live on Friday 18th December. This will go towards funding the running costs as well as upgrading the podcast equipment to give you a better listening experience and improving the offering by having a virtual knit night. There will also be a swag shop opening as in the survey you asked for one - what the Award Winning Audience wants, they get! The podcast will always be free at point of use, but if you'd be willing to buy me a coffee per month, you might want to support the podcast. Show notes are available at www.shinybees.com Music for this episode is 'I Need a Drink' by Adam and the Walter Boys'.

TinkIn this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of October, and discuss goals for November. Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, to see my other projects head on over to the blog (katherinejyane.co.uk) where there are specific tabs linking to different areas of creative endeavours, or email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can’t find what you’re looking for!Knitting:Fairisle Tank from Claire Montgomerie's Knitting Vintage book - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fair-isle-tankSocks from the Toe up by Wendy D. Johnson - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/socks-from-the-toe-upArne and Carlos design line sock yarn - http://us.schachenmayr.com/yarns/regia-4-ply-design-line-arne-carlosArne and Carlos free sock pattern - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/r0258---cable-detail-socksRugby DK free sock pattern by Projekt Managerin - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rugby-3Java Purl Designs, 'I love you more than Pumpkin Spice' Socks, 'Strawberries and Cream Frappe' Socks and 'We need a geek to break the code' Socks -  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/cc-almon---javapurl-designsAphaia Designs, Lundey mitts and  Tesserae shawl - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tesserae-2    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lundey-mittensZulo by Lee Meredith of Leethal Knits - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zuloSlavini by Kathrin Steinhauer - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/salviniaPentland Hills by Clare Devine - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pentland-hillsHutton Cowl by Sam Boggia - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hutton-cowlGrace by Jane Richmond - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grace-43Apple Pie by Tin Can knits - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/apple-pie-3Tambourine by Julia Farwell-Clay - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tambourine-2Ginger Twist Studio - http://www.gingertwiststudios.com/shop/Be Inspired Yarn shop - https://beinspiredfibres.wordpress.comKathy's knits - http://www.kathysknits.co.ukKettle yarn company - http://kettleyarnco.co.ukGeeky Puffin Knit Palooza - http://geekypuffinknitpalooza.blogspot.co.ukBlank Canvas by Ysolda - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blank-canvasBoyfriend cards by Pat Menchini - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boyfriend-cardiPom Pom magazine - http://www.pompommag.com

Today we're celebrating that most maligned of fibres: mohair. It's actually rather good if you give it a chance.  In Enablers' Corner, I bring you As Autumn Falls by Amanda B Collins, a new 4-piece pattern collection that is perfect to get you ready for autumn. In The Sock Surgery, I am talking about mohair, specifically the properties of the fibre and how that makes it a really good choice for socks. You might be surprised at what benefits it can offer in a yarn. If you want a great article about using sock yarn without nylon, check out Pure Wool For Socks by Clare Devine over at Wovember.com. Finally, I describe the latest shipment of The Golden Skein's Power of 3 Club. Go and check out DyeForYarn, Travelknitter and Cedar Hill Yarns. Show notes are on the blog at www.shinybees.com Music is provided courtesy of Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need A Drink'.

We're back with a little light enabling in the form of the #Scollaykal in Enablers' Corner this week. Head on over to KnitBritish and BritYarn to find out more. In news, it's Woolfest this weekend coming and I am looking for a roving reporter to give us the skinny on what the show was like. Want to help us with our MakeItFit2015 statistical analysis? head on over to our survey and input your vital statistics (and a few other measurements). In Wippin' Piccadilly, there is Lush by Tin Can Knits, Owls by Kate Davies and Guardian Angel by Sally Cameron. Finished objects include Aestlight by Gudrun Johnston and Lapsang by Clare Devine. How do you store your finished objects? There's lots of chat on how to store stash, but what about all the stuff you've knitted? There are some outtakes from The Beast which cover a couple of yarn reviews. And lion hair. Shownotes as always are at the blog - www.shinybees.com Music for this episode is by Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink' available via Music Alley.

This week there's a little news about the Indie Burgh Yarn Crawl in Edinburgh at the weekend. In Enablers' Corner, we're all about the kits, 'bout the kits, no trouble with Latvian Mitts and Yarnundyed-knits. In the Sock Surgery, we welcome back Clare Devine to review Coop Knits Socks Vol II by British deisgner Rachel Coopey. Finally, due to popular request, there's a perfume review of Tribe, by Coty. Shownotes and links are at www.shinybees.com. Clare Devine can be found at www.yarnandpointysticks.com. Music for the episode is Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need A Drink' available via Music Alley.

This week we hope to leave Narnia behind and experience something approaching summer after jinxing the entire season by talking about summer knitting in the past few episodes.  News-wise, the Great London Yarn Crawl will be taking place on 5th September 2015. There'll be a marketplace too this year with all proceeds from the event going to Refuge. A Yarn Story in Bath has moved to new premises. BritYarn threw open its virtual woolly doors on 2 June 2015. Go and check it out! Enablers' Corner highlights our very own Clare Devine who has juts opened pre-orders on Sock Anatomy II. Get socks for the whole family! The pattern pick is on the subject of 'Sun' (or lack thereof) and has a comedy perfume review for good measure. Finally the Sock Surgery returns where Clare brings us some inspiration for funky heels to try. Shownotes are at www.shinybees.com

News-wise, it's all about events this week, with Highland Wool Festival taking place on 23rd May at Dingwall Mart. Indie Burgh Yarn Crawl 2015 will be happening on 13/14th June 2015 in Edinburgh, organised by Jess James of Ginger Twist Studio, in collaboration  with Kathy's Knits and Be Inspired Fibres. Clare Devine will also be teaching workshops over the weekend; you can find details at www.yarnandpointysticks.com. In Enablers' Corner, there's a round up of Linne Foirthe Club. Check out Scottish-based dyers Ripplescrafts, Ginger's Hand Dyed and Rainbow Heirloom. Make It Fit 2015 will be kicking off with a measure-up. More details to follow. In the Sock Surgery, Clare and I review The Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet Vol II by Hunter Hammersen. You can win a copy of this over at Clare's blog. Full shownotes available at www.shinybees.com.  

This week we have a little yarny news, Enablers' Corner and the Sock Surgery with Clare Devine. The Shinybees Podcast is sponsored by Blacker Yarns. Check out their new summer yarn, Lyonesse: a 50% linen, 50% wool blend, perfect for summer knitting and creating cool, breathable garments. Lyonesse is available in DK and 4ply now, in five colours and a neutral at www.blackeryarns.co.uk. Enjoy making shawls, cardigans and more this summer with Blacker Yarns Lyonesse. News wise, the winner of the Wollmeise giveaway is announced along with the start of a new giveaway. If you've even wanted a knitted Shaun the Sheep, this is the competition for you. Highland Wool Festival takes place at Dingwall Auction Mart on 23rd May 2015. Ripplescrafts needs to be top of your list if you are going (and if you aren't!) Enablers' Corner has a few pattern suggestions for summer garments in cotton, bamboo and linen yarns like those suggested in the last episode. The Sock Surgery returns and Clare is talkign about variations on the short row heel. As always, shownotes are at www.shinybees.com Music is provided courtesy of Music Alley and is Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink'.

Short rows are for life, not just for Christmas. We embrace the short row this episode in the Sock Surgery, where Clare Devine joins us again and we start our new sock for April. In Enablers' Corner, we chat about the #hapalong being run by Louise Scollay of KnitBritish. Ever been interested in traditional Shetland knitting? Now's your chance to learn a little more! There's a giveaway of a skein of Wollmeise to members of the Shinybees Ravelry group. To enter, hop over to the thread on Ravelry and tell me what your favourite bit of the podcast is. The Sock Surgery introduces the short row heel and different methods for doing short rows. Clare also reviews Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith and there is a giveaway on her blog at www.yarnandpointysticks.com. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or your podcatcher of choice, or on the blog to receive notifications straight to your inbox. As always, shownotes are at www.shinybees.com and music is provided by Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink' via Music Alley.

If you like to knit your socks both toe up and cuff down, you're probably already familiar with British designer Louise Tilbrook. If not, listen in for her take on all things yarn and running a business within the industry by night, and working as a scientist during the day. In Enablers' Corner, there;s a quick rundown of Edinburgh Yarn festival purchases, with mentions for Knockando Woolmill and Whistlebare Yarns. The main interview segment is with Louise, where we cover all the usual questions that you hear in the entrepreneur interviews. Finally, Clare Devine rejoins us with her top tips from knitting toe up socks in the Sock Surgery. Shownotes, as always, are availabel at www.shinybees.com. Music from this episode is from Music Alley and is 'I Need a Drink' by Adam and the Walter Boys.

It's finally arrived! Casting on our wonderful socks in the Sock Surgery is upon us and this week we welcome back Clare Devine and Kate Read to discuss that most crucial of techniques: casting on. If you want help for the whole year on your sock knitting, you're in the right place. The episode opens with the Enablers' Corner, a new official segment, where you'll find all sorts of enabling to help you achieve your crafty goals. Having made the realisation that I am a knitting 80%er, I asked the gurus of the Stash Heap Challenge group on Ravelry for some tips on how to overcome this. These go from the slightly laissez-faire finishing projects as you need the needles for somethign new, through to full on organised spreadsheets and indivisual criteria. Move over, Eurovision! If reducing your WIPs is an ambition of yours, there is plenty to go at here. In the #SockSurgery we are talking all things casting on. There is also the first Sock Surgery Agony Aunt question, which discusses how to adjust your pattern for a narrow heel. Got Agony Aunt questions yourself? Come over to the Shinybees Ravelry group and post them in the discussion thread. As always, show notes are available at www.shinybees.com. You can find all things Clare Devine at www.yarnandpointysticks.com. Music for this episode is provided courtesy of Music Alley and is 'I Need A Drink' by Adam and the Walter Boys.

It's the last day of 2014 and the last podcast of 2014. I simply couldn't allow you all to fall into the cold, harsh light of January without a comedy knitting and yarn podcast episode to cheer you along. Excuse my lemsip induced dulcet tones and slightly dulled reactions during this quick-step instalment of the podcast. The giveaway for WTF Knits by Gabrielle Grillo and Lucy Sweet is ongoing. To enter the draw, leave a comment on the blog post for episode 27. Wippin' Piccadilly It's been a finishing palooza over here at Shiny Heights! Off The needles we have the Cardamom Rose cowl by Thea Colman. Also off the needles and onto the head is the Hipster Hat by Tin Can Knits.  Still ongoing is the Quadratic Shawl by David O' Kelly for Eden Cottage Yarns. Also new on the needles is the Kunye shawl by Clare Devine, which is a pattern that was designed to celebrate a year of The Golden Skein. The KAL is ongoing and there will be prizes. Hashtag is #tgsonekal and the details are over here on Ravelry. Anyone is welcome; if you have 400m of fingering weight yarn and 4mm circular needles, get yourself over there! Review of Yokes by Kate Davies My copy of the latest book by Kate Davies arrived a few weeks ago, and I am now sufficiently familiar with it to give you my informed opinion. It's a collection of 11 designs along with essays that covers all kinds of yokes from countries all around the North Atlantic as well as interviews on the subject. RRP is £19.99 and it is available now from Kate Davies or a variety of local and online knitting emporiums. That's all of this episode and for 2014. A big thank you to you all for listening this year; I hope you've enjoyed the direction the podcast has gone in and will join us for 2015. There are lots of big plans ahead for the year of the sheep! As always, feedback and comments are always appreciated. Happy Hogmanay!

It's a yarn, comedy and sock knitting palooza this episode as we review WTF Knits and welcome Clare and Kate for the Sock Surgery. It's time for your luxury yarn fix, with the latest offering from The Golden Skein. Check out our yarns from Knitsch in New Zealand, BaT'at in Yorkshire and Eden Cotatge Yarns in Yorkshire. There's also an announcement of the #tgsonekal, a knitalong to the pattern "Kunye" which was designed for us by Clare Devine. Details over at The Golden Skein group on Ravelry. There will be prizes. Very nice prizes. Interested in weird and wonderful knitting patterns? I review WTF Knits: Weird Adventures in Wool by Gabrielle Grillo and Lucy Sweet, published by Bantam Press. Available now, it's a cracking little stocking filler that is sure to have you chuckling into your knitting. Want to win a copy? Enter the giveaway over on the blog at www.shinybees.com Finally we have Clare and Kate back on the show for the Sock Surgery, discussing the pros and cons of toe up and sock down for knitting socks. We also revisit the needles choice aspect of episode 25, with feedback and discussion from out lovely listeners. Full shownotes for this episode are available at www.shinybees.com          

Ever wondered what it is like to write a knitting book whilst you homeschool your 3 children? Wonder no more, as Sally Cameron aka PinkHairGirl joins us from South Africa for an interview about just that. Learn about some of the trials and tribulations of how she accomplished writing a knitting book as well as picking up some top tips in general. She also kindly offered a copy of her book as a giveaway prize. Wippin' Piccadilly returns with mentions for the Lapsang pattern by Clare Devine, Hipster by Tin Can Knits and Cardamom Rose by Thea Colman. On our yarn shop travels, I review Nairn Wool Shop, aka Calendonian Craft Connections and Wool on the Brae. Show notes as always are available at www.shinybees.com

Ever wondered how to choose needles for your first attempt at knitting socks? Want to hear some more about those other methods you might not have tried yet? Clare Devine returns to give us the low down on needle choices for knitting socks, ably accompanied by Kate. We also have a review of a new knitting book from South Africa, by Sally Cameron. Msanzi: South Africa on my Needles is a knitted journey from the beaches of the south to the baobabs in the north. Fifteen patterns for all the family are accompanied by breathtaking landscape photography from Cape Town based Andre van Rooyen. Giveaway for this episode is kindly sponsored by Linda of Coach House Yarns, a new to the scene UK indie dyer. The colourway reviewed is 'Tiger Tiger' in the Everyday Sock base. Check out her shop on Etsy, where you can also find a range of colourways inspired by the film Labyrinth. Full shownotes with links are available at www.shinybees.com

Learn the basics of what to consider when choosing yarn for socks this week with my guest hosts Clare Devine and Kate Read. We chat about fit, durability and aesthetic and why considering each of these for your project is important. There is a rundown of the latest instalemtn from The Golden Skein Power of 3 Club, Autumn Harvest. This included yarns from Sylvan Tiger, Hartlam and Kettle Yarn Co. Finally, we have a preview of the latest yarn to be offered from Blacker Yarns in Cornwall. West Country Tweed will be available in 4 shades, undyed, blue, purple and olive and comes from sheep from just two farms in Devon and Somerset. It will be available from 14th November 2014 at www.blackeryarns.co.uk Full show notes are available at www.shinybees.com.

Command and Conquer it ain't. Well, maybe. This week sees the latest happenings in my world, along with a quick virtual canter through this year's trip to Yarndale. In Wippin' Piccadilly, the Lush cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Blacker Swan is complete, and Quadratic by David O Kelly at Eden Cottage Yarns is on the needles. A new section is announced in the podcast: the Sock Surgery with Clare Devine and Kate Read. There is a giveaway PALOOZA jointly sponsored by Ginger Twist Studio and Yarn and Pointy Sticks designs. Finally, we have a one on one interview in the Ginger's Hand Dyed studio in Edinburgh, with the ever fabukous Jessica James. Join us as we chat Brigantia, red acrylic and sweaty little piece of chocolate. Shownotes as always at www.shinybees.com. I am Shinybees on Twitter, FAcebook and Instagram. Enjoy!

This week the episode has nothing at all to do with card games and everything to do with yarn. We have a quick intro from my new house, creaks included, followed by a bit of knitting news. Then, there's the triumphant return of the Wippin Piccadiily section, in which we hear why you should listen to Clare Devine and not some random lady on YouTube. Then, the bit you've all been waiting for: an interview with the ever fabulous Victoria Magnus of Eden Cottage Yarns, recorded at Unwind Brighton. She talks all things yarn and business and gives a real insight into her journey into the business, spidery cottage and all. As always, shownotes are at www.shinybees.com.

This week we finally round-up Unwind Brighton, which took place on 12-13 July 2014 in the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange. There is also a run-down of the progress of the #lushpodkal Lush knitalong, by Tin Can Knits. I'm using Blacker Yarns Blacker Swan yarn for this - use the code LUSH5634 for 10% discount until 14 September 2014. There's also an interview with the ever fabulous Clare Devine of Yarn and Pointy Sticks designs and George of Yarn Garden, about yarn, the universe and everything. George is in no way like Heisenberg of Breaking Bad, it would seem, but he does like a slice of passion cake. Possibly not as much as Clare enjoys lockable stitch markers. Listen in to figure out exactly what I'm talking about. Shownotes are available at www.shinybees.com and music is provided by Adam and the Water Boys, via Music Alley.

Nothing to do with James Bond and everything to do with the return of the pattern pick this week, on the theme of Octopus. Octopi?! We have a round up of the lattest knitting news and anouncements, with the eagerly anticipated Unwind Brighton festival taking place on 12-13 July. There is also the launch of a fabulous new collaboration between Clare Devine of Yarn and Pointy Sticks and Sock Anatomy fame and the wonderful Jess of Ginger Twist Studio, who is dyeing the yarn for the colection. Keep your ears open for Scotland's answer to Unwind - The Edinburgh Yarn Festival. There is some knitalong news from P-Hop, who are running a Commonwealth Games KAL and from my good self, as I am teaming up with the Louises of Caithness Craft Collective and Knit British podcasts and the ever amusing Aimee of KnitSpinCake podcast. We're going to be doing a Lush Along of the Lush cardigan by Tin Can Knits. Lots of lovely prizes lined up, so come and join us. The pattern pick, as mentioned, covers a variety of cephalopod delights. I review Fluph in Dundee for our Yarn Shop Review and then there is a quick Wippin' Piccadilly update to ease those of you who are worried about the state of my knitting mojo.

This week there is a lot of news regarding various things. The Golden Skein is explained and you can find everything to do with this UK yarn club at www.thegoldenskein.com. We have a book review of Clare Devine's first ebook, "Sock Anatomy: Dissecting Heels and Toes". The Wippin' Piccadilly section returns, as does the pattern pick, which is on the topic of 'child hat'.