#edinyarnfest

[yarncafecreations]

I’ve been perfecting the art of tonals over the past year and am so happy with these earthy colors. Some are true tonals, with no speckles. Some are tonals with tiny texture speckles. I have all of these in the shop, plus a bunch more!! #yarncafecreations #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #eyf2019 #edinburghyarnfestival2019 #handdyedyarn #newfriends #yarnporn #yarn #knitting #scotland #edinburgh #eyf2019 #edinburghyarnfestival2019 #edinyarnfest #edinyarnfest2019 #visitscotland #travelscotland #edinburghcastle #knitsnotbots #onmyneedles #knittedsocks #sockknitting #knittedhat #yarnaddict #knittingaddict #tonals #tonalyarn #speckledyarn https://www.instagram.com/p/BvkRvvQFs98/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=145gbn99xay0m

[eastlondonknit]

Episode 51: Nancy Marchant Brioche Queen

Hello!

I have a special episode of the podcast today with a knitting hero of mine: Nancy Marchant! I caught up with Nancy at Edinburgh Yarn Fest, and found a (relatively) quiet corner to record a little podcast with her about how she got into knitting, and the wonderful world of brioche stitch.

The full show notes can be found in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group.

Happy knitting, Rx

[dadosrosa]

#flashyourstash #edinyarnfest2019 Yarn is #wollenflower Masgot Fine dyed with indigo and cochineal #ysolda mini skeins for Belyse #brooklyntweed Shelter Tote and mug from #shetlandwoolweek #hideandhammer #03 roll top project bag in mustard #edinyarnfest Yarn show planner #pinkhazel travel organizer #chiaogoo needles from #weftblown #thewoolist postcard #textilegarden buttons #soak Wool wash #beyondmeasure mending egg and #wristruler #portuscale soap was a gift #mitchells wool fat soap for gardeners bought at #wensleydalelongwoolsheepshop #ancaitinbeag Cat buttons and hexagon markers #toft alpaca pompom https://www.instagram.com/p/BvrhyMPl5_R/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1idaj7qr7waqh

[louisetilbrook]

Today I'm all about the Knitting and the PJs. I'm planning on spending time working on my impulsive cast on from yesterday - using an Urban Hints gradient from @thewoolkitchen that I bought at last year's #edinyarnfest. On the blog - a roundup of how my #bedinburghyarnfest went yesterday. Along with learning points for next time. #festivalathome #knitstagram #knitlove #instaknit #iloveknitting #knittinglove #knitaddict #knittingaddict #knitblog #everydayknitter #knittingblogger #igknitters #onmyneedles #whatimknitting #beautifulknitters #instatricot #stricken #knittinglife #knittinglove #ravelrydesigner #louisetilbrookdesigns #eyf2017 #yarnlove #yarnlovechallenge #transformyouryarn #mymonthofsundays #quietmoments #weekendknitting #myhappyplace

[jojilocat]

#Repost @tukuwool with @repostapp The lovely Tiina is wearing her new Sammal in Edinburgh 💛 ・・・ 🌱 Sammal Cardigan 🍃 by @jojilocat Pure love 💛 #sammalcardigan #jojilocatelli #tukuwool #tukulove #tukuwoolfingering #tukuwoolgoestoEYF #edinyarnfest2017 #edinyarnfest #knitting #knittersofinstagram #yarn #finnishwool #nordicknitlife

[epalmerbrown]

The Edinburgh Yarn Festival Edition

The Marketplace

  This year I made a plan for which stands to visit, and what to buy, and I’m pleased to say I largely stuck to it, so I have projects lined up for most of my purchases. The impulse buys: a fabulous skein of DyeNinja’s new High Merino Twist Aran in her Embers colourway, and Rusty Ferret’s blue-purple Space Muffin on her Doll base (she had me at “space”), would suit any number of patterns I own. I had a slightly panicked moment at the Martin’s Lab stand where my bank, confused by a sudden large payment in Polish Zloty, declined the transaction, and blocked my card. Luckily I had a back-up, but who knew I’d need to inform my bank I was going to my local Yarn Festival?!

Beyond the lovely yarns on offer, it was wonderful to spend time with my tribe: I had so many fun moments with fellow knitters, complimenting each other on knitwear, sharing advice on colour choices and potential patterns; and it was such a pleasure to meet so many of the dyers who I interact with on social media, and express my admiration (generally in an incoherent, slightly starstruck way, but I think they got it 😳).

The Darning Masterclass

In the afternoon I attended Tom van Deijnen’s Darning Masterclass. He covered both Swiss Darning, for reinforcement and embellishments, and Sock Darning, used when holes have already formed. My many years of embroidery experience meant that, once I understood how the stitching interacted with the knitted fabric, everything fell into place for me. I’m now eyeing up all fabrics I come into contact with as prospective mending projects. Tom also ran an Advanced Darning Masterclass this year, so I hope that he’ll be back next year as I’d like to learn more.

  From the mailbag

My new knitting notebook arrived this week (and can be spotted above in my darning pics), and I dealt with my EYF fomo by setting up a section specially for my day at the festival.

Odds and Sods

I finished Anna Karenina. Finally!

The Darning Masterclass was held at the Water of Leith Conservation Centre. I had a few minutes to look around and will definitely be taking the Tiny Tyrant for a visit.

The Truly Myrtle Spring Shawl Autumn Wrap Up KAL cast-on was yesterday (the 17th). I cast my Windsinger on while travelling in to EYF. I’m using Old Maiden Aunt merino cashmere nylon 4ply in colours Cold Sheep and Pretty Floral Bonnet. The deadline is the 17th May, and you’ll find some beautiful WIPs under #springshawlautumnwrapupkal on social media.

Upcoming

We have a busy week ahead, including a day trip to Amble. I think there may be a Neighbo(u)rhood Sheep Society parcel to collect this week as well, because I spotted a new NSS pattern on Ravelry. And I want to make a push on my Lanes cardigan, as I’d quite like to wear it.

Take care, and don’t let Monday get you down.

Odds & Week(ends) #21 The Edinburgh Yarn Festival Edition The Marketplace This year I made a plan for which stands to visit, and what to buy, and I’m pleased to say I largely stuck to it, so I have projects lined up for most of my purchases.

[janeellison]

Hope everyone who has travelled up to #Edinburgh is having a fun #edinburghyarnfestival I couldn’t get there this year but it is lovely to see so many yarn lovers and so much beautiful yarn, all produced, made, spun and hand dyed with love and passion. And it’s great to see some of those passionate producers sharing the stories of the heritage of the fibre. It’s a passion that I share and I’m so excited to see it! If I was there, I would be so tempted by one hank here and there…and here and there….and here and there…. I’ve my eye on a few gorgeous yarns that are on display in #edinyarnfest and I think my Tara Scarf would be perfect for a one hank project. Or perhaps if I had three hanks to play around with and fancied making a rainbow coloured scarf, the Spencer Scarf would be great! Or the Dorchas scarf, which is great in one shade or three different shades….and then I have my Catherine Hat….can you tell I have my eyes on a gorgeous dk weight yarn...?

[magpiefibers]

Because no yarn festival is really complete without a Justin Timberlake re-write flash mob 😜 #eyf2017 #edinyarnfest (at Edinburgh Corn Exchange)

[gabrielakos]

Lots of minis in my #yarnhaul at the first day of @edinyarnfest 😊 . Among my treasured yarn I have : Sockyarn #04 in minis by @hey_mama_wolf_yarns . Lady Persephone Sock Yarn by @countessablaze . Elena naturally dyed by @moekeyarns . Mondim @labienaimee et @retrosariarosapomar . Single Origin Iona Yarn by @ionacraftshop . British Hampshire Yarn in minis by @thelittlegreysheep . BFL/ Cheviot naturally dyed by @woolymammothyarnshop . A kit to make the adorable highland cow by @toft_uk . Pins, stitch markers and pouch bag by @ancaitinbeag . And the merchandise from this year’s #eyf festival !! The smell of the lands and the sheep fulfill my spirit. Thank you for creating such a wonderful yarn and goodies. See you tomorrow 🤗 . #eyf2019 #knittersofinstagram #edinyarnfest2019 #yarnaddict #yarnporn #allyouneedisyarn https://ift.tt/2OkJI3n

[yarncafecreations]

The Mulberry Place Hat Pattern will be coming out soon as part of my Edinburgh Hat Collection. These hats were inspired by and designed during my amazing trip to Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2019. They are each a very special part of the memories that were created during my trip and I hope you enjoy them! abroad. #yarncafecreations #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #eyf2019 #edinburghyarnfestival2019 #handdyedyarn #newfriends #yarnporn #yarn #knitting #scotland #edinburgh #eyf2019 #edinburghyarnfestival2019 #edinyarnfest #edinyarnfest2019 #visitscotland #travelscotland #edinburghcastle #knitsnotbots #onmyneedles #knittedsocks #sockknitting #knittedhat #yarnaddict #knittingaddict #mulberryplace https://www.instagram.com/p/BvkjCA2FK2l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nihrsauk2u9n

[eastlondonknit]

One of the best bits of being a knitwear designer is seeing versions of my design out there in the world! It made me very happy indeed to see all of Linda's EastLondonKnit patterns knit up in her gorgeous yarns, including this beauty! Regram via @kettleyarnco The dreary winter weather is back in Hastings today. Winds and rain battering at me and making me wish I could wrap myself up in this Brioche on the Beach. Unfortunately I need to keep this glorious wrap blocked nicely for upcoming @edinyarnfest so you can all see it at its unwrinkled best. ⁣⠀⁣⠀The Beyul Singles and Islington I've used in this are so warm and soft in the brioche stitch that it makes the perfect warm blankie for yucky days like today.⁣ Sigh. 😢😋⁣⠀⁣⠀⁣ . . #eastlondonknit #kettleyarnco #briocheonthebeach #kniteveryday #briocheknitting #knitfastdiewarm #nevernotknitting #nevertoomanyshawls #knitknitknit #shareyourknits http://bit.ly/2UmDnuQ

[dadosrosa]

So this might have happened, I swear it’s not all mine #edinyarnfest2019 #edinyarnfest #yarn #flashyourstash (at Edinburgh Corn Exchange) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvhChHcl1y_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8caix916ptzi

[gamercrafting]

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I'm off to Edinburgh for an extended mini break! In the meantime, I'm giving all offers free shipping until we return next week; all orders will be posted on December 7th and normal service will resume after that (i.e. no more free shipping, sorry!). I planned this trip months ago but the @edinyarnfest Christmas party was announced and it's when I'm there, so you know I couldn't resist buying a ticket! If you're going, definitely come say hello! ❤️ . . . . . #creativehappylife #craftastherapy #handsandhustle #creativityfound #abmcrafty #createmakeshare #calledtobecreative #crochetconcupiscence #makersmovement #slowliving_create #handmadehour #craftsposure #wemakecollective #crochetaddict #crocheteveryday #crochetfun #crochetersofinstagram #i_loveknitting #knittersofinstagram #knittinginspiration #craftholic #projectoftheday #abmcrafty #craftastherapy #igknitters #knitstagram #makersgonnamake #myunicornlife #yarnlove #yarnaddict

[instasambtw]

I’m a teensy bit in love with this Fru Valborg yarn, in one of the special @edinyarnfest colourways from @stephen.and.penelope’s stall. The colours are just gorgeous. This is destined for a Sea Swell shawl, but after an early start today I could only really handle a tension square on the train this morning. 🧶❤️ https://ift.tt/2FYdVm5 July 07, 2019 at 11:50AM

[epalmerbrown]

Odds & (Week)ends #13

As you’ve probably guessed, I succumbed to illness, and deadlines, and Christmas craziness, and let the blogging lapse. I decided I’d finish off the year with a little look back at some of the things I’ve enjoyed. Knitting I’m proud of having pushed myself to learn new techniques in 2017, and very aware that I’ve been lucky enough to benefit from some clear and expert patterns. Clockwise from top…

[magpiefibers]

EdinYarnFest Ceilidh table decorations ✨ #magpiefibers #labienaimee #fringefieldbag #edinyarnfest (at Edinburgh Corn Exchange)