No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 107 SpaKnits 2025-10-09 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:The Double - a - long MAL is now finished and the winner is Susan Godfrey, congratulations to Sue and thank you to everyone who took part#neaccessory - a MAL that will run until the end of October 2025Any accessory apart from socks is includedThe next Jump a Long starts now and will run until the end of Msrch 2026I'm not sure if the tag I put on the video will work on Instagram because of the special character so I will change it next time and please use#nejal202526I have finished my Lento jumper a pattern by Jonna Helin usingZakami Suri Lace in Sol and Yarnsmiths Merino Sock in LinenProgress:Ranunculus by Midori HiroseGinger Pink Exmoor Sock in MaroonIncoming:Rowan Felted Tweed in CamelRowan Kidsilk Haze in Burnt CaramelAnyone who is interested in an advent will be contacted over the weekend 10 to 12 OctoberIf there's a chance I don't have your email please get in touch if you want to take part in the fundraising for the Stroke Association Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 106 SpaKnits 2025-09-18 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25This runs until the end of September 2025#neaccessory - a MAL that will run until the end of October 2025Any accessory apart from socks is included.No finished items this timeProgress:Kaya cardigan by Marie WallinYarnsmiths Summer Meadow in CosmosLento by Jonna HelinZakami Suri Lace in Sol and Yarnsmiths Merino Sock in LinenNew Start:Another Ranunculus by Midori HiroseGinger Pink Exmoor Sock in MaroonThe fabulous tote bag is from Attic Spin Dye, not sure if they are doing any moreThey are now on Shopifyatticspindye.comIncoming:Temu Mohair mix laceweight and Merino in Hemp GreyWenham Cottage Yarn on EtsyBright Bouquet and Tarnished Twilight on 75/25 merino sockA gift from Lucy Tropical Bouquet in her Deluxe base 85/15 merinoetsy.com/uk/shop/WenhamCottageYarnYarnsmiths Headliner 200g cake in Sunset and 50g cakes in Plum Purple and CarrotYarnsmiths Create DK in Dusky Peach, Vintage Peach and CreamCraft House Magic Liberty Fat Quarters for September Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 105 SpaKnits 2025-08-30 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25This runs until the end of September 2025#neaccessory - a MAL that will run until the end of October 2025Any accessory apart from socks is included.No finished items this timeFinished:Glowhair Frost shawl by Stephen West Attic Spin Dye in Old Rose Deep Speckle, Old Rose and Chatsworth ChintzUsing Yarnsmith Kid Mohair and Silk in 3 coloursRanunculus by Midori HiroseWoolly Tangle Merino/Yak/Silk in Summer PuddingProgress:Kaya cardigan by Marie WallinYarnsmiths Summer Meadow in CosmosFor this year's charity fundraiser I am assembling a 12 or 24 day scrappy yarn advent style package. If you haven't already done so please let me know if you are interested in either. Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 104 SpaKnits 2025-08-11 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25This runs until the end of September 2025#neaccessory - a MAL that will run until the end of October 2025Any accessory apart from socks is included.No finished items this timeProgress:Glowhair Frost shawl by Stephen West Attic Spin Dye in Old Rose Deep Speckle, Old Rose and Chatsworth ChintzUsing Yarnsmith Kid Mohair and Silk in 3 coloursIncoming:Craft House Magic Liberty Fat Quarterscrafthousemagic.co.ukCeramic buttons from Zoe Makes Buttons on Etsyetsy.com/uk/shop/ZoeMakesButtonsFor this year's charity fundraiser I am proposing a 12 or 24 day scrappy yarn advent style package. If you haven't already done so please let me know if you are interested in either.Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 103 SpaKnits 2025-07-28 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25This runs until the end of September 2025#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025#neaccessory - a MAL that will run until the end of October 2025Any accessory apart from socks is included.Finished:Summer Saunter by Samanthat Guerin using Yarnsmiths Cotton DK in Duck Eggwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-cotton-dk-all-coloursProgress:Glowhair Frost shawl by Stephen West Attic Spin Dye in Old Rose Deep Speckle, Old Rose and Chatsworth ChintzUsing Yarnsmith Kid Mohair and Silk in 2 colours with the third yet to be decided from the growing collection I now haveIncoming:Fibre Feary BFL 4ply on Folksyfolksy.com/shops/DaisyFlamePainting by Numbers from HobbycraftFor this year's charity fundraiser I am proposing a 12 or 24 day scrappy yarn advent style package. If you haven't already done so please let me know if you are interested in either.Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 102 - knitting and food?? SpaKnits 2025-07-14 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025#neaccessory - a MAL that will run until the end of October 2025Any accessory apart from socks is included.Progress:Summer Saunter by Samanthat Guerin using Yarnsmiths Cotton DK in Duck Eggwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-cotton-dk-all-coloursGlowhair Frost shawl by Stephen West Attic Spin Dye in Old Rose Deep Speckle, Old Rose and Chatsworth ChintzUsing Yarnsmith Kid Mohair and Silk in 2 colours with the third yet to be decided from the growing collection I now haveIncoming:Yarnsmith Summer Meadow DK in Cosmos and PampasRowan Kidsilk Haze Colour in RoseYarnsmith Kid Mohair and Silk in Vintage Pinkwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmithsFor this year's charity fundraiser I am proposing a 12 or 24 day scrappy yarn advent style package. If you haven't already done so please let me know if you are interested in either.Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 101 - another natter SpaKnits 2025-06-29 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025#neaccessory - a MAL that will run until the end of October 2025Any accessory apart from socks is included.Progress:Summer Saunter by Samanthat Guerin using Yarnsmiths Cotton DK in Duck Eggwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-cotton-dk-all-coloursI am aiming to take the Glowhair Frost shawl by Stephen West on holiday with me if I don't change my mind.Using Yarnsmith Kid Mohair and Silk in 3 colourswoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-kid-mohair-silk-all-coloursAttic Spin Dye in Old Rose Deep Speckle, Old Rose and Chatsworth ChintzIncoming:For this year's charity fundraiser I am proposing a 12 or 24 day scrappy yarn advent style package. If you haven't already done so please let me know if you are interested in either.Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 100 - Hello Again SpaKnits 2025-06-12 | #negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025#nedubalong for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork project this will run until the end of September 2025ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#neaccessorymal (spelt wrong on screen) for any accessory, hat, shawl, scarf, headband, gloves and mittens, legwarmer, bags etc - no socksthis MAL will run until the end of October 2025ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/topics/4364856If using Instagram please remember to tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via RavelryI am wearing my Ishnana cardigan by Ysolda Teagueravelry.com/patterns/library/ishnanaYarn is Blacker Tamar in Lerrynblackeryarns.co.uk/tamar-4-plyProgress:Summer Saunter top by Samanta Guerinravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-saunterYarn - Yarnsmiths Cotton DK in Duck Eggwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-cotton-dk-all-coloursRanunculus by Midori Hiroseravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3Yarn - Summer Pudding merino/yak/nylon 4ply - Woolly Tanglethewoollytangle.co.ukI have 4 yarn bowl or storage baskets for sale at £5 each within the UKFor this year's charity fundraiser I am proposing a 12 days of Christmas OR a 24 day Advent scrappy yarn package. If you are interested in either please let me knowA big thank you to Jane of Mouse_knits2 on Instagram for the lovely card and hand made journal Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 99 - waffling again SpaKnits 2025-05-25 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025#neaccessory - a MAL that will run until the end of October 2025Any accessory apart from socks is included.I am wearing one of my City Limits jumpersProgress:Mitred square blanket using scrapsTiny granny squares using scrapsLento - Jonna HelinZakami Suri Alpaca and Silk in Solzakamiyarns.comYarnsmiths Merino 4ply in Linenwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-merino-sock-all-coloursNew cast onRanunculus by Midori Hiroseravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3Summer Pudding merino/yak/nylon 4ply - Woolly Tanglethewoollytangle.co.ukIncoming:Yarnsmiths from Wool Warehouse (both are on sale until the end of May)Cotton DK in Duck Egg, Blush and Peachwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-cotton-dk-all-coloursKid Mohair and Silkwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-kid-mohair-silk-all-coloursFor this year's charity fundraiser I am proposing a 12 days of Christmas scrappy yarn advent style package. If you might be (no commitment needed at this stage) interested please let me knowThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 98 - My Wonderwool Haul SpaKnits 2025-05-05 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025I am wearing the Odette jumper - Sari NorlundBotanical Yarns in BFL 4ply and Mohair and Silkbotanicalyarn.comProgress:Lento - Jonna HelinZakami Suri Alpaca and Silk in Solzakamiyarns.comYarnsmiths Merino 4ply in Linenwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-merino-sock-all-coloursMitred square blanket using scrapsIncoming:Various gifts from Sal which I will show on a future podcastProject bag, tote bag and mug from Attic Spin DyePlus the Autumn Zebraetsy.com/uk/shop/AtticSpinDyeStitched mixed media picture by Josie Russelljosierussell.comWee County Yarnswee-county-yarns.co.ukGinger Pinkgingerpinkyarns.comThe Knitting Shedtheknittingshed.comMothy and the Squidmothyandthesquid.comThat's Enough merino and cotton 4plyMy comments on advent calendars are purely my opinion and although I mention a couple of companies they were for example onlyThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 97 SpaKnits 2025-04-25 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025You can enter the 800 subs giveaway by using the word Spring in any of the episodes until the end of April - you must be subscribed to my channel to qualify for any of my prize drawsI am wearing an aran weight cardigan kniited in the Semerwater colour from wensleydalelongwool.co.ukFinished:Odette - Sari NorlundBotanical Yarns in BFL 4ply and Mohair and Silkbotanicalyarn.comCity Limits by Tanis Fiber Artsravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2Needle and Fredhttps://needleandfred.shop/Progress:Lento - Jonna HelinZakami Suri Alpaca and Silk in Solzakamiyarns.comYarnsmiths Merino 4ply in Linenwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-merino-sock-all-coloursIncoming:No incoming - amazing and probably a first!Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 96 SpaKnits 2025-04-06 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025Please enter my monthly giveaway by using the word blossom in the comments in this episode And you can enter the 800 subs giveaway by using the word Spring in any of the episodes until the end of April - you must be subscribed to my channel to qualify for any of my prize drawsI am wearing one of my Ranunculus jumpers in some BFL/Gotland from Nellie and Everavelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3nellieandeve.comProgress:I have undone my Love Note and offering the Holst Garn Titicaca laceweight in the colour Crown for sale for £20 for the 6 x 50g balls plus £3 postage in the UKI have the same amount of Mahogany for the same priceI am also selling the Tula Pink purse made by Richard Sheed of Wacki Wear. It is unused. I would like £15 for the purse and that includes postage in the UKIncoming:April's Liberty Fat Quarters from Craft House Magiccrafthousemagic.co.ukI have acquired several new patterns recentlyFiorellino and Mariechan by Isabell Kraemarravelry.com/designers/isabell-kraemerBreather by Stepanie Lotvenravelry.com/patterns/library/breather-2Laura by Lamb and Kid Designsravelry.com/patterns/library/laura-pullover-4Tee 23 by Deborah Dohertyravelry.com/patterns/library/tee--23Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 95: Spring Equinox at last! SpaKnits 2025-03-24 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Jump - a - long for any adult sized jumper, cardigan or top or vest that is designed to be worn over other clothingPlease use the tag #nejal2024 on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333259/1-25Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025Please enter my monthly giveaway by using the word Tulips in the comments in this episode And you can enter the 800 subs giveaway by using the word Spring in any of the episodes until the end of April - you must be subscribed to my channel to qualify for any of my prize drawsI am wearing one of my Bailey's Irish Cream cardigan using Rowan Felted Tweed in Duck Eggravelry.com/patterns/library/baileys-irish-creamIncoming:Tiny charm squares by Moda from the Sewing Studiothesewingstudio.co.ukThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 94: The daffs are out! SpaKnits 2025-03-07 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Jump - a - long for any adult sized jumper, cardigan or top or vest that is designed to be worn over other clothingPlease use the tag #nejal2024 on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333259/1-25Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025I am wearing one of my City Limits jumpers using mainly Biffsurgar Yarnsravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2Progress:City Limits No 5 - the Mick Aston oneravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2Using BFL sock yarn from Needle and FredBooks Need To Be Smelly, Chestnut and the Advent from 2023Incoming:Liberty Fabric from Craft House Magiccrafthousemagic.co.ukLots of yarn from Sal Congratulations to Sophie Loves Yarns on winning the Febuary GiveawayThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 93: Giveaway Winner and a bit more SpaKnits 2025-02-21 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Jump - a - long for any adult sized jumper, cardigan or top or vest that is designed to be worn over other clothingPlease use the tag #nejal2024 on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333259/1-25Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025I am wearing my Felix jumper using 2 strands of BFL 4ply and 1 strand of Suri Alpaca and Silk from Yarnworthyravelry.com/patterns/library/felix-pulloverProgress:City Limits No 5 - the Mick Aston oneravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2Using BFL sock yarn from Needle and FredBooks Need To Be Smelly and the Advent from 2023Incoming:BFL and Gotland DK in Madder Pink and Ginger from Ginger Pinkgingerpinkyarns.comCongratulations to JoanneB65 on winning the January GiveawayTo enter the February draw please comment on this episode only, I am a few subs away from 800 so please subscribe if you haven't already done soThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 92: Mustard Harder SpaKnits 2025-02-06 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Jump - a - long for any adult sized jumper, cardigan or top or vest that is designed to be worn over other clothingPlease use the tag #nejal2024 on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333259/1-25Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025I am wearing my Blossom jumper in the DK Poldale from Witch Crafty Lady in the Lime colourravelry.com/patterns/library/blossom-jumperalongavecanna.com/product/blossom-jumperetsy.com/uk/shop/WitchcraftyladyProgress:Love Note jumper from Tin Can Knitsravelry.com/patterns/library/love-noteUsing Holst Garn Titicaca in Crown and Supersoft in Goldcresthttps://holstgarn.dk/en/City Limits No 5 - the Mick Aston oneravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2Using BFL sock yarn from Needle and FredBooks Need To Be Smelly and the Advent from 2023Incoming:Liberty Fabric Collection for Februarycrafthousemagic.co.ukAmuck, Amuck, Amuck - BFL DKhttps://needleandfred.shop/Embroidered Crochet - Anna Nikipirowiczsearchpress.com/book/9781782219712/embroidered-crochetHandstitched Landscapes and Flowers - Katrina Wittensearchpress.com/book/9781782214519/hand-stitched-landscapes-flowersI bought both of these books on AmazonThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 91: Wear your sunglassses SpaKnits 2025-01-23 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Jump - a - long for any adult sized jumper, cardigan or top or vest that is designed to be worn over other clothingPlease use the tag #nejal2024 on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333259/1-25Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25#negetyourkitoff - to encourage you to grab one of those crafty kits you bought and have never opened or started. This will run until the end of July 2025I am wearing my Katelette poncho using the DK merino sparkle advent 2024 from The Discrete Unicornkateselene.co.uk/patterns/the-katelettethediscreteunicorn.comand the West Coast Mittens by Diana Twissusing the same yarnravelry.com/patterns/library/west-coast-mittens-2Incoming:japancrafts.co.ukA mini rice bag kit, fat quarter and charm paks and some Sashiko sewing needlescrafthousemagic.co.ukJanuary's colour of the monthI am taking part in the #12castons2025 Please Angela's YarnNYarns channel for more infoyoutube.com/@UCIuRzSkZum3saKfkJPHRCvg Since the last episode I have changed my mind about some of the projects I will be working on for the cast onsFoliage Hat by Irina Dmitrievaravelry.com/projects/SpaKnits/foliage-hatUsing Ainsworth and Prin from the Knitting Shed in Storm Brewing in Mohair and Silk and BFLLove Note jumper from Tin Can Knitsravelry.com/patterns/library/love-noteUsing Holst Garn Titicaca in Crown and Supersoft in Goldcresthttps://holstgarn.dk/en/Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 90: Quick Catch Up SpaKnits 2025-01-06 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Jump - a - long for any adult sized jumper, cardigan or top or vest that is designed to be worn over other clothingPlease use the tag #nejal2024 on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333259/1-25Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25I mention the #12castons2025 which I am looking forward to taking part in again this year. Please Angela's YarnNYarns channel for more infoyoutube.com/@UCIuRzSkZum3saKfkJPHRCvg I am wearing the City Limits jumper by Tanis Fiber Arts ravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2and the Katelette cape/poncho by Kate Selenekateselene.co.uk/patterns/the-kateletteWhat I talk about, some are already cast on, others yet to startKatelette (pattern link above) using the Discrete Unicorn Advent 2024 in DK sparklePearly Cardigan test knit for Lea Ambar Knits on Instagram using King Cole Forest in Wyre Forest (pink) and Epping Forest (grey)Crochet Butterfly Poncho by Madrigal Yarnsmadrigalyarns.com using the Needle and Fred Advent from 2023https://needleandfred.shop/The Cinnamon Twist cardigan by Ewelina Murach ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnamon-twists-cardiganusing Old Maident Aunt (no longer in business) Uist Wool in MachairThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 89: Its a rambly mess! SpaKnits 2024-12-18 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Jump - a - long for any adult sized jumper, cardigan or top or vest that is designed to be worn over other clothingPlease use the tag #nejal2024 on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333259/1-25Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25I mention the #12castons2025 which I am looking forward to taking part in again this year. Please see the Yarnnyarns channel for more infoI am wearing the City Limits jumper by Tanis Fiber Arts ravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2and the Dying of the Light shawl which is no longer available on RavelryFinished (but forgotten)Dohne Shawl by Gretha Mensen Quack Yarn in Light Stone BFL and Drops Kidsilk in VanillaProgressOdette by Sari NorlundVarious colours by Botanical Yarn and Yarnworthybotanicalyarn.comIncomingHobbii Twister in SunsetHobbii Carnival in Rio and Notting HillChristmas Wool ShowMini Macrame kitetsy.com/uk/shop/KilnAndCraftI see fire - merino aranchazamakes.co.ukCochineal - merino yak and silkAllium Threads - alliumthreads.co.ukPoison - merino yak and nylonDucky Darlings Yarns - duckydarlingsyarns.comOld Rose and Old Rose Deep SpeckleAttic Spin Dye - etsy.com/uk/shop/AtticSpinDyeGinger Pink - gingerpinkyarns.comyoutube.com/@YarnNYarnsThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 88: More Wool!! SpaKnits 2024-11-22 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Jump - a - long for any adult sized jumper, cardigan or top or vest that is designed to be worn over other clothingPlease use the tag #nejal2024 on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333259/1-25Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25I am wearing the City Limits jumper by Tanis Fiber Arts ravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2Finished Cath's Christmas cardiganMade for my lovely mother in lawPattern - King Cole 4703Yarn - King Cole TImeless chunky, acrylic and alpaca in RosebudLarge zipped bagProgressI have picked up the Dohne Shawl by Gretha Mensen started in January as part of the #12castons2024 using Quack Yarn in Light Stone BFL and Drops Kidsilk in VanillaOdette by Sari NorlundVarious colours by Botanical Yarn and Yarnworthybotanicalyarn.comIncomingRowan Kid Classic - Cherry Red from House of Haby in WorcesterYarnsmiths Merino DK in 5 colourswoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/yarnsmiths-merino-dk-superwash-all-coloursKing Cole Galaxy and Papatya Angora Batik from the Knitting Networktheknittingnetwork.co.ukThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 87: MAL winners and chat SpaKnits 2024-11-04 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The current MALs are as follows:Jump - a - long for any adult sized jumper, cardigan or top or vest that is designed to be worn over other clothingPlease use the tag #nejal2024 on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333259/1-25Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25I am wearing the Katelette poncho and this is available to purchase via the Kate Selene websitekateselene.co.uk/patterns/the-kateletteWINNERS!!The winner of the Craft More in 24 is Cathie who is Tobias_crafts on InstagramThe winner of the Bigger the Better is Janine of Jandtee on Instagram and RavelryPlease get in touch if you are a winner so I can get your prize sent out to youThank you for everyone who entered. I'm always interested to see what you are makingThere is no progress, new finishes or incoming this timeThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 86: Its a disaster darling! SpaKnits 2024-10-17 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a questionPlease accept my apologies for my lack of content due to camera and software issues. Hopefully, if you are reading this then all is well this endContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email The Bigger the Better and Craft More in 24 MALs are now over and winners will be announced in the next episodeThe new MALs are as follows:Jump - a - long for any adult sized jumper, cardigan or top or vest that is designed to be worn over other clothingPlease use the tag #nejal2024 on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333259/1-25Double - a - long for projects using 2 or more yarns held together or a colourwork projectPlease use the tag #nedubalong on Instagram and tag me @spaknits to make sure I see it or email me or enter via Ravelryravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4333260/1-25Finished:Ochre cardigan by Ambah O'Brien that I am knitting for my Momravelry.com/patterns/library/ochre-cardiganUsing Giddy Yarns from her Turning Tide 3 part setgiddyyarns.comHyacinth from Mothy and the Squidmothyandthesquid.comScheepjes Metropolis woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/scheepjes-metropolis-all-coloursProgress:Stomoboli from Caitlin Hunterravelry.com/patterns/library/stromboli-2boylandknitworks.com/patterns/stromboliI am using the Fantastic Mr from Yarnworthy - who no longer sell yarnOdette jumper by Sari Norlundravelry.com/patterns/library/odette-16I am using a combination of BFL 4ply and mohair and silk from Botanical Yarns and a 4ply BFL from YarnworthyI have also made some progress on making a giant cord to knit up into a scrappy jumper for TomIncoming:6 x 50g of DK Merino in the Holographic Unicorn set from Wildflower Yarnetsy.com/uk/shop/WildflowerYarnThe Crafted Life Companion sewing pattern from Arabesque Scissorsarabesque-scissors.comOnly Yoking pattern book by Olga Putano The Doodle Knit Directory by Jamie Lomax I am in the process of making the bags for the Stroke Association fundraising and will let you know when I am ready to post outOne thing I forgot to mention is that I will be attending the Christmas Wool Show on Saturday 14 December near Birmingham if anyone else is going and would like to meet upchristmaswoolshow.co.ukThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 85: Ive forgotten a lot SpaKnits 2024-09-18 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby The Bigger the Better ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4309625#nethebiggerthebetterAny project or a bundle of the same item eg socks or hats or even a couple of shawls, as long as they weigh more than 400gIf it's a big project like a blanket you don't have to finish it as long as it weighs more than 400g by the end of the MALBoth MALs run to the end of September 2024Finished:Exordium shawl by Rebecca Picoultravelry.com/patterns/library/exordiumKhor merino/silk from Black Elephant blackelephant.ukUnknown colourway in Donegal Nep from Olann who are no longer trading unfortunatelyProgress:Ochre cardigan by Ambah O'Brien that I am knitting for my Momravelry.com/patterns/library/ochre-cardiganUsing Giddy Yarns from her Turning Tide 3 part setgiddyyarns.comHyacinth from Mothy and the Squidmothyandthesquid.comScheepjes Metropolis woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/scheepjes-metropolis-all-coloursStomoboli from Caitlin Hunterravelry.com/patterns/library/stromboli-2boylandknitworks.com/patterns/stromboliI am using the Fantastic Mr from Yarnworthy - who no longer sell yarnIncoming:Four skeins from Attic Spin Dye on Etsyetsy.com/uk/shop/AtticSpinDyeZing Sock needles and Yarnsmiths Merino Nylon in Linenwoolwarehouse.co.ukThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 84: Plodding along SpaKnits 2024-08-25 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby The Bigger the Better ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4309625#nethebiggerthebetterAny project or a bundle of the same item eg socks or hats or even a couple of shawls, as long as they weigh more than 400gIf it's a big project like a blanket you don't have to finish it as long as it weighs more than 400g by the end of the MALBoth MALs run to the end of September 2024Finished:No finishes this timeProgress:Not shown is the Ochre cardigan by Ambah O'Brien that I am knitting for my Momravelry.com/patterns/library/ochre-cardiganUsing Giddy Yarns from her Turning Tide 3 part setgiddyyarns.comHyacinth from Mothy and the Squidmothyandthesquid.comScheepjes Metropolis in Marseille, Ulsan and Lahore woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/scheepjes-metropolis-all-coloursMy new cast on is the Stomoboli top from Caitlin Hunterravelry.com/patterns/library/stromboli-2boylandknitworks.com/patterns/stromboliI am using the Fantastic Mr from Yarnworthy - who no longer sell yarnExordium shawl by Rebecca Picoultravelry.com/patterns/library/exordiumKhor merino/silk from Black Elephant blackelephant.ukUnknown colourway in Donegal Nep from Olann who are no longer trading unfortunatelyIncoming:Another ball of Metropolis from Wool Warehouse along with some Stylecraft Naturals DK in Raisinwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/stylecraft-naturals-bamboo-and-cotton-all-coloursPlease let me know if you have any yarn ideas to pair with my Suri Alpaca from Zakami along with jumper patterns to do this lovely yarn justiceThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 83: New top and its hot out there SpaKnits 2024-08-01 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby The Bigger the Better ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4309625#nethebiggerthebetterAny project or a bundle of the same item eg socks or hats or even a couple of shawls, as long as they weigh more than 400gIf it's a big project like a blanket you don't have to finish it as long as it weighs more than 400g by the end of the MALBoth MALs run to the end of September 2024Finished:No finishes this timeProgress:Ochre cardigan by Ambah O'Brienravelry.com/patterns/library/ochre-cardiganUsing Giddy Yarns from her Turning Tide 3 part setgiddyyarns.comHyacinth from Mothy and the Squidmothyandthesquid.comScheepjes Metropolis in Marseille, Taipei and Ulsan woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/scheepjes-metropolis-all-coloursExordium shawl by Rebecca Picoultravelry.com/patterns/library/exordiumKhor merino/silk from Black Elephant blackelephant.ukUnknown colourway in Donegal Nep from Olann who are no longer trading unfortunatelyIncoming:As well as the Scheepjes Metropolis above I also bought some Drops Kidsilk in Almond woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/drops-kid-silk-all-coloursIcelandic wool from TemuThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 82: More wool and fewer obstacles please SpaKnits 2024-07-08 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby The Bigger the Better ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4309625#nethebiggerthebetterAny project or a bundle of the same item eg socks or hats or even a couple of shawls, as long as they weigh more than 400gIf it's a big project like a blanket you don't have to finish it as long as it weighs more than 400g by the end of the MALBoth MALs run to the end of September 2024Finished:Ochre cardigan by Ambah O'Brienravelry.com/patterns/library/ochre-cardiganUsing yarn from a previous jumper from Yarnworthy and a skein of Sugarcane from Attic Spin Dyeetsy.com/uk/shop/AtticSpinDyeProgress:A new cast on is the Big Love by Ankestrickravelry.com/patterns/library/big-love-5lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/heavenly-knitting-pattern-by-ankestrickIncoming:Chic Escape Layer Cake from Tilda, biodegradable interfacing or stabilising and Tilda Chambray in Moss - from Empress Millsempressmills.co.ukAurafil Quilting Thread and Clover needles from Exeter Sewingexetersewing.co.ukRose and Hubble Ditsy Prints from Pound Fabricspoundfabrics.co.ukBeanie Babies colourway in DK from James Makes Yarnjamesmakesyarn.comBooks Need To Be Smelly colourway in BFL sock andGold As Brass in BFL DK from Needle and Fredhttps://needleandfred.shop/Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 81 SpaKnits 2024-06-15 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby The Bigger the Better ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4309625#nethebiggerthebetterAny project or a bundle of the same item eg socks or hats or even a couple of shawls, as long as they weigh more than 400gIf it's a big project like a blanket you don't have to finish it as long as it weighs more than 400g by the end of the MALBoth MALs run to the end of September 2024Finished:Elaine's shawl made with 3 colours from Giddy Yarns giddyyarns.comThe shawl started as the Match and Move shawl by Martina Behmravelry.com/patterns/library/match--moveBut is now very heavily modified Progress:Using the same wool that was in my giant garter stitch version of the City Limits jumper I am now knitting the Ochre cardigan by Ambah O'Brienravelry.com/patterns/library/ochre-cardiganI am also making fairly good progress on the long cord using a gadget made by Tom that is based on the Cordsmith that Victoria Marchant sells on her website payhip.victoriamarchantknits.com/b/D2fRnIncoming:Emma of Yarnworthy has had to close her business due to health reasons and I was lucky enough to grab 4 skeins of Fantastic Mr and 2 skeins of Clay It On Me both in merino, yak and silkMaggie kindly gave me a large bag of BC Garn Hamelton No1 (now discontinued)Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 80 SpaKnits 2024-05-27 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of September 2024The new MAL is the Bigger the Better Any project or a bundle of the same item eg socks or hats or even a couple of shawls, as long as they weigh more than 400g you can enter on Ravelry or email me on spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.comIf you prefer Instagram then please use the hashtag #nethebiggerthebetterFinished:No new finishes this time aroundProgress:A shawl that started out as the Match and Move shawl by Martina Behmravelry.com/patterns/library/match--moveBut is now very heavily modified Incoming:A beautiful quilt made by Barbara of BondicrafterHer vlogs are full of chat, travel and craftingyoutube.com/@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150A small pouch made with an African Wax Print and a waterproof lining from Soft Accents on Etsyetsy.com/uk/shop/SoftAccentsI am reading The Raging Storm by Ann CleevesThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 79 SpaKnits 2024-05-05 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of September 2024The new MAL is the Bigger the Better Any project or a bundle of the same item eg socks or hats or even a couple of shawls, as long as they weigh more than 400g you can enter on Ravelry or email me on spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.comIf you prefer Instagram then please use the hashtag #nethebiggerthebetterFinished:No new finishes this time aroundProgress:Match and Move shawl by Martina Behmravelry.com/patterns/library/match--moveUsing lace pattern from Beach Nights by Lisa K Rossravelry.com/patterns/library/beach-nightsTom has made me a 3 stitch i-cord maker from firewood and latch hooks bought on Amazon for £4.59 for 6 hooks all the same sizeamazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQPDQQ13?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsI found a couple of videos showing how to use these, I think they would be better than anything I could filmI followed this start method rather than putting loops onto the hooks to start and it worked fineyoutube.com/watch?v=JRBKku6Pgrooryoutube.com/watch?v=rFHiOlMpIPs&t=436sIf you want to have a go at making your own you might find this usefulyoutube.com/watch?v=wBpXwsreuq0&t=443sIncoming:At Wonderwool I had a fabulous time and bought from the following companiesNeedle and Fredhttps://needleandfred.shop/500g of BFL sock in Wisteria HysteriaMinis from Attic Spin Dyeetsy.com/uk/shop/AtticSpinDyeThe Woolly Tangle500g of Merino/SIlk/Yak in Coralthewoollytangle.co.ukThe lovely top pattern that Sal bought can be bought hereravelry.com/patterns/library/aeolian-topThe Knit Pro Denim short set is detailed here on their own website but you can buy the set for a better price elsewhere, this is so you can see what is included in the setknitproneedles.co.uk/shop/sets/indigo-wood-interchangeable-circular-needle-setI forgot to mention the book I read - Holding by Graham Norton (yes, him off the telly)Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 78 SpaKnits 2024-04-22 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email This year's JAL is now over and congratulations to Wendy of Handmadestudio11 for being the winner this timeThank you to everyone who enteredCraft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024The new MAL is the Bigger the Better Any project or a bundle of the same item eg socks or hats or even a couple of shawls, as long as they weigh more than 400g you can enter on Ravelry or email me on spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.comIf you prefer Instagram then please use the hashtag #nethebiggerthebetterFinished:Soundwave top ravelry.com/patterns/library/soundwave-5Using merino silk and yak from Needle and Fred and Yarnworthyhttps://needleandfred.shop/yarnworthy.co.ukPelargonium wrap by Beata Jezekravelry.com/patterns/library/pelargonium-3Also using merino silk and yak from Needle and Fred and Yarnworthyhttps://needleandfred.shop/yarnworthy.co.ukIncoming:Tula Pink Tiny Beasts from Lovely Jubbly Fabrics, not shown this timelovelyjubblyfabrics.co.ukSpring Floral Collection in DK Merino from The Discrete Unicornthediscreteunicorn.comI've ordered an advent from The Skein and the Stitchskeinandthestitch.comThe books I've read are The Three Dahlias by Katy Watson and The Murder Wall by Mari HannahThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 77 SpaKnits 2024-04-01 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the Make-a-Longs or MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email This year's JAL is now over and I will announce the winner in the next episode in mid AprilCraft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024The new MAL is the Bigger the Better Any project or a bundle of the same item eg socks or hats or even a couple of shawls, as long as they weigh more than 400g you can enter on Ravelry or email me on spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.comIf you prefer Instagram then please use the hashtag #nethebiggerthebetterFinished:Soundwave top ravelry.com/patterns/library/soundwave-5Using merino silk and yak from Needle and Fred and Yarnworthyhttps://needleandfred.shop/yarnworthy.co.ukIncoming:Fabric squares and rolls from TemuGreylag geese and Blue and Great Tit birds quilting cotton with blenders from Elmhirst fabricelmhirstfabrics.comMy hat from M&Smarksandspencer.com/straw-packable-bucket-hat/p/clp60646437?color=ORANGE#intid=plpnav_swatch|pid_pg1pip29g4r2c4Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 76 SpaKnits 2024-03-14 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the 2 current MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Jump-a-Long ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284120/1-25#2#nejal2023This is for any adult cardigan, tee, jumper or vest designed to be worn outside your clothing, not underwear such as a camiThis MAL will run until the end of March 2024Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024Finished:Loosely based on the Sketch It cowl - Aimiee Pelletierravelry.com/patterns/library/sketch-it-cowlFlaming Heart from Rusty Ferretrustyferretyarn.co.ukProgress:A little progress has been made on the Soundwaves top ravelry.com/patterns/library/soundwave-5Using merino silk and yak from Needle and Fred and Yarnworthyhttps://needleandfred.shop/yarnworthy.co.ukIncoming:I have ordered some DK from the Discrete Unicorn but it has yet to be dyed upthediscreteunicorn.comA loom from TemuQuilting inspiration fromPene at Penelope's Chinwagyoutube.com/@UCpGlUfyU46r19bceYjqB2Eg Emma Jones at Vintage Sewing Boxyoutube.com/@UC-DvZod1eZ0PuPjdvfDLvAg Stitch with Rachelyoutube.com/@stitchwithrachelThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 75 SpaKnits 2024-02-24 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the 2 current MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Jump-a-Long ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284120/1-25#2#nejal2023This is for any adult cardigan, tee, jumper or vest designed to be worn outside your clothing, not underwear such as a camiThis MAL will run until the end of March 2024Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024Progress:Legwarmers made from small crochet squares using mainly DK merino from Beehive Yarns Halloween Box 2022 beehiveyarns.comSketch It cowl - Aimiee Pelletierravelry.com/patterns/library/sketch-it-cowlFlamin' Heart from Rusty Ferretrustyferretyarn.co.ukPelargonium scarf - Beata Jezekravelry.com/patterns/library/pelargonium-3 shop.hedgehogfibres.comYarnworthy and Needle and Fred in Merino/Yak/Silkyarnworthy.co.ukhttps://needleandfred.shop/The Mindful Kindness Needle Set was purchased from Woolstackwoolstack.co.ukIncomingSol from the Equinox Collection by Zakamizakamiyarns.comTiticaca alpaca in CrownSupersoft in Heath, Damask, Topaz and Verbena https://holstgarn.dk/en/Congratulations to Jan of the Faithful Sheep Podcast for winning the 700 subs draw and a big thank you for everyone who entered and told me what their favourite snack was.Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 74 SpaKnits 2024-02-11 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the 2 current MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Jump-a-Long ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284120/1-25#2#nejal2023This is for any adult cardigan, tee, jumper or vest designed to be worn outside your clothing, not underwear such as a camiThis MAL will run until the end of March 2024Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024Progress:Soundwave by Faye Kenningtonravelry.com/patterns/library/soundwave-5Using Merino/Yak/Silk from Chester Wool on Wool Warehousewoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn?brand_nav=46096and my 2022 advent from Needle and Fredhttps://needleandfred.shop/Odette jumper by Sari Norlundravelry.com/patterns/library/odette-16Using a mix of Botanical Yarns and Yarnworthy BFL 4plybotanicalyarn.comyarnworthy.co.ukSmall Tearoom Bear from Mary Jane's Tearoomravelry.com/patterns/library/little-tearoom-bears-method-1-8He now needs some clothesNo incoming this time, possibly for the first time everIf you would like to enter the for the wonky bag to celebrate me having over 700 subs please tell me what your favourite snack is and use the word snack in your commentI will post worldwide but it will be using economy unless you wish to pay for the upgraded trackingThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 73 SpaKnits 2024-01-26 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the 2 current MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Jump-a-Long ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284120/1-25#2#nejal2023This is for any adult cardigan, tee, jumper or vest designed to be worn outside your clothing, not underwear such as a camiThis MAL will run until the end of March 2024Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024Other podcast MALs I intend to join (if I remember)#colormebeautifulmal2024 - Swatch This Space with Carolmodification mal on Ravelry - Not Quite Enough Yarn with Lesley#shopthestashmal2024 - Distant Stitches with Sue and LizI am taking part in the #12castons2024 with Angela of Yarn-n-YarnsHere are the next few cast ons I have started since the last episodeBaseline cardigan - Sosu Knits ravelry.com/patterns/library/baseline-cardiganI am using Rowan Cotton Wool which is now discontinuedLegwarmers - my own made up pattern using random 4ply woolDohne shawl - Gretha MensenKnit in Quack Yarn, Light Stoneetsy.com/uk/shop/QuackYarn?Drops Kid Silkwoolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/drops-kid-silk-all-coloursMatch and Move - Martina Behmravelry.com/patterns/library/match--moveSiobhan's Crafts in Denim Sprinkles and Siobhan's Jeanssiobhanscrafts.co.ukMrysini Tank Top from a magazineUsing donated King Cole Anti Tickle pure new woolThe next cast on might be the Odette jumper by Sari Norlundravelry.com/patterns/library/odette-16Using a mix of Botanical Yarns and Yarnworthy BFL 4ply and maybe some fluff?IncomingBlack Elephantblackelephant.ukAmelie is a merino singleKhor is merino silkThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 72 SpaKnits 2024-01-11 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the 2 current MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Jump-a-Long ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284120/1-25#2#nejal2023This is for any adult cardigan, tee, jumper or vest designed to be worn outside your clothing, not underwear such as a camiThis MAL will run until the end of March 2024Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024Other podcast MALs I intend to join (if I remember)#colormebeautifulmal2024 - Swatch This Space with Carolmodification mal on Ravelry - Not Quite Enough Yarn with Lesley#shopthestashmal2024 - Distant Stitches with Sue and LizChristmas Gifts - links to websites, these items are no longer available of courseWinter Box from the Knitting Shedtheknittingshed.comNeedle and Fred BFL 4ply Adventhttps://needleandfred.shop/The Camel's Yarn non superwash merino Adventthecamelsyarn.co.ukNo new finished items this time#12castons2024 hosted by Angela of Yarn-n-Yarns here on YouTube youtube.com/@UCIuRzSkZum3saKfkJPHRCvg Finished: The Winter Crown hat by Emilie Bjorna ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-crown Stranded Merino DKOther cast onsPlaydate Cardigan - Tincanknitsravelry.com/patterns/library/playdate-2tincanknits.com/pattern/playdate?g=3Lanterns shawl - Sylvia McFaddenravelry.com/patterns/library/lanterns-2Soundwave Top - Fay Kenningtonravelry.com/patterns/library/soundwave-5There are more to follow....The podcasts mentioned - I watch lots more too(in no order of preference of course)Counting SheepMouse's MakesBondicrafterYarn-n-YarnsGaga KnitsHelen_MousiemakespodWoolly CwtchesNerdy KnittingPenelope's ChinwaySoxyNanaAliceThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - Twixmas Days 7-12 SpaKnits 2024-01-05 | Hello and welcome to the third of my 12 days of Christmas, opening my advents and what I am making for the #12castons2024Music: Beauty of Winter by Julius H on PixabayI am wearing the City Limits jumper ravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2My 2 advents are fromhttps://needleandfred.shop/thecamelsyarn.co.ukAngela of Yarn-n-Yarns here on YouTube if you want to join in with the #12castons2024 youtube.com/@UCIuRzSkZum3saKfkJPHRCvg Cast on No 3Lanterns shawl pattern by Sylvia McFaddenravelry.com/patterns/library/lanterns-2Cast on No 4Will hopefully be the Soundwave top by Faye Kenningtonravelry.com/patterns/library/soundwave-5I think the neck will work now as it was only the cast off method making it so tight. It's still a very close fit around the neck thoughThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - Twixmas Days 4-6 SpaKnits 2023-12-31 | Hello and welcome to the second of my 12 days of Christmas, opening my advents and what I am making for the #12castons2024Music: Beauty of Winter by Julius H on PixabayAngela of Yarn-n-Yarns here on YouTube if you want to join in with the #12castons2024 youtube.com/@UCIuRzSkZum3saKfkJPHRCvg I am wearing the Unfolding shawl by Sari Norlundravelry.com/patterns/library/unfolding-2Cast on No 2Playdate cardigan by Tincanknitsravelry.com/patterns/library/playdate-2tincanknits.com/pattern/playdate?g=3My 2 advents are fromthecamelsyarn.co.ukhttps://needleandfred.shop/Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - Twixmas Days 1-3 SpaKnits 2023-12-28 | Hello and welcome to the first of my 12 days of Christmas, opening my advents and what I am making for the #12castons2024Music: Beauty of Winter by Julius H on PixabayAngela of Yarn-n-Yarns here on YouTube if you want to join in with the #12castons2024 youtube.com/@UCIuRzSkZum3saKfkJPHRCvg Cast on No 1Winter Crown hat by Emilie Bjorna ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-crown using wool from the same advent from Stranded Merino DKThe Winter Box contents I show is from the Knitting Shedtheknittingshed.comMy 2 advents are fromthecamelsyarn.co.ukhttps://needleandfred.shop/Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 71 SpaKnits 2023-12-24 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Winter by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USContact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the 2 current MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Jump-a-Long ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284120/1-25#2#nejal2023This is for any adult cardigan, tee, jumper or vest designed to be worn outside your clothing, not underwear such as a camiThis MAL will run until the end of March 2024Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024Finished:No new finished items this timeProgress:I'm making small 3 round granny squares from an advent I was kindly sent by a poddy friend. They will eventually be a blanket or throwI will be casting on the Winter Crown hat by Emilie Bjorna ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-crown using wool from the same advent from Stranded Merino DKIncoming:Quack Yarn on Etsy 4ply BFL in Light Stoneetsy.com/uk/shop/QuackYarnBare Merino/Yak/SilkRowan Felted Tweed Colour in Chartreuse woolwarehouse.co.ukBlack and Blue DK in Faded Sea and Eternal DalekMidwinter Yarnsmidwinteryarns.comI keep talking about the #12castons2024 which is hosted by Angela of Yarn-n-Yarns here on YouTube if you want to join inyoutube.com/@UCIuRzSkZum3saKfkJPHRCvg Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 70 SpaKnits 2023-12-10 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the 2 current MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Jump-a-Long ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284120/1-25#2#nejal2023This is for any adult cardigan, tee, jumper or vest designed to be worn outside your clothing, not underwear such as a camiThis MAL will run until the end of March 2024Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024Finished:Cath's Christmas Cardi 2023Pattern is from King Cole 4703Yarn is Stylecraft Special Chunky in the Aster colour Mini Christmas Stockings from Jean Greenhowejeangreenhowe.com/patterns.htmlravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-christmas-stockings-13Progress:I've yet to decide on what to do next, oh dear Incoming:Rusty Tuku jumper and Baseline Cardigan patterns by Susanne Sommerravelry.com/designers/susanne-sommerhttps://www.sosu.at/en/Rowan Felted Tweed in Astor and French Mustardwoolstack.co.ukMalabrigo Washted in Arco IrisScheepjes Terazzo in Astorwoolwarehouse.co.ukCongratulations to the Peter Rabbit bag winnersJane Downie - MouseKnitsandCraftsDoreen SmithAnita Edgecomb - Gaga KnitsThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 68: Ups and Downs SpaKnits 2023-11-27 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the 2 current MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Jump-a-Long ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284120/1-25#2#nejal2023This is for any adult cardigan, tee, jumper or vest designed to be worn outside your clothing, not underwear such as a camiThis MAL will run until the end of March 2024Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024Finished:The Elton jumper by Joji Locatellijojiknits.com/product-page/elton-pullover-englishravelry.com/patterns/library/elton-pulloverYarn by Birdstreet - birdstreetyarn.comLay Family Yarn - layfamilyyarn.co.uk Cheshire Hand Dyed -etsy.com/uk/shop/CheshireYarnHandDyedProgress:Cath's Christmas Cardi 2023Pattern is from King Cole 4703Yarn is Stylecraft Special Chunky in the Aster colour Mini Christmas Stockings from Jean Greenhowejeangreenhowe.com/patterns.htmlravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-christmas-stockings-13Incoming:Fabric from Elmhirst Fabricelmhirstfabrics.comYarn from The Woolly TangleSummer Pudding and Rosethewoollytangle.co.ukI did think I'd shown you these before, apologiesRowan Felted Tweed yarn-n-yarns.comThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 68: Ups and Downs SpaKnits 2023-11-09 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits You can enter the 2 current MALs by using Ravelry, Instagram or Email Jump-a-Long ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284120/1-25#2#nejal2023This is for any adult cardigan, tee, jumper or vest designed to be worn outside your clothing, not underwear such as a camiThis MAL will run until the end of March 2024Craft More in 24ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/4284124/1-25#necraftmorein24This is for anyone trying something new as a craft or hobby and will run until the end of October 2024Finished:Tom's Mitred Square BlanketProgress:The body of the Elton jumper is finished and I hope to have it finished by the next episodePattern by Joji LocatelliYarn by Birdstreet - birdstreetyarn.comLay Family Yarn - layfamilyyarn.co.uk Cheshire Hand Dyed -etsy.com/uk/shop/CheshireYarnHandDyedIncoming:Fabric from Nata Ray on Etsyetsy.com/uk/shop/NataRayRowan Felted Tweed and Emma Ball Note cards (not shown this time)yarn-n-yarns.comThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - Wool destash with timestamps to help you find each item SpaKnits 2023-10-23 | Hello and welcome to my destash video Please get in touch if you want any further detailsItems will be sold on a first come first served basis apart from the fade and jumper quantities where priority will be for anyone wanting to buy the job lot Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits Timestamps to help you locate anything you want to look at again. Just hover at the bottom of the video window to see themPostage is £3 for Second Class by Royal Mail for each parcel but you can buy several items for no extra postage up to their size limit (which is quite big)03:30 Coastal Waters - Rhapsodye Yarns £10 SOLD04:50 Toasted Almond - Cosmic Strings £10 SOLD05:42 Hedgerow Yarns - no colourway name £10 SOLD07:00 Sherbert - Solstice Yarns £1008:48 BC Garn Setalin £10 for the pair10:04 Spooky Not Spooky - The Yarn Lab UK £1010:57 New Moon Dance - Other Worldy Yarns £10 SOLD12:36 Walnut - Eden Cottage Yarns £10 for the pair14:00 Black - Unbelievawool £10 SOLD15:10 Maple - Cookston Crafts £10 each17:17 Telling Yarns Fade set of 4 £50 for all 4 or £12.50 individually22:30 Snaeldan Lace £4.50 each SOLD24:56 Chestnut - Cascade 220 Fingering £2.50 each SOLD27:00 Holst Garn and Rowan Kidsilk Haze £27 for all SOLD29:30 West Yorkshire Spinner Croft Aran - 4 colours in total £5 each33.23 Friar - Rowan Pure Wool Aran £17 for all34:50 Butterscotch and Cardamon - West Yorkshire Spinners £4 each Cardamon SOLD 3 Butterscotch remainThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 67: Im full of excuses SpaKnits 2023-10-19 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits The MALs can be found in Ravelry ravelry.com/groups/no-excuses-podcast---spaknitsor please use the following hashtags on Instagram if you prefer. The #nesmashthestash MAL will run until November and you can enter any item as long as least 50% of the yarn used has been in your stash for 6 months or moreThe flat mal is for anything knitted or crocheted that needs hand sewing up. Please use #neflatmakes or #neflatmal on Instagram or go to Ravelry for the MAL thread. ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/topics/4262808This will run until the end of October 2023 NOT November as previously statedFinished:The Copilot Cowl by Dominique Trad, a free pattern on Ravelry using the a merino and mohair mix from Attic Spin Dyeravelry.com/projects/SpaKnits/copilotetsy.com/uk/shop/AtticSpinDyeProgress:I have made very little progress on my Elton jumper by Jojo Locatelli so I will show it on the next episodeIncoming:Bi-monthly mystery club from Yarnworthyyarnworthy.co.ukHibernation Fabric from Lewis and Irene purchased from Empress Millsempressmills.co.ukThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 66: Falling into Autumn SpaKnits 2023-09-28 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits The MALs can be found in Ravelry ravelry.com/groups/no-excuses-podcast---spaknitsor please use the following hashtags on Instagram if you prefer. The #nesmashthestash MAL will run until November and you can enter any item as long as least 50% of the yarn used has been in your stash for 6 months or moreThe flat mal is for anything knitted or crocheted that needs hand sewing up. Please use #neflatmakes or #neflatmal on Instagram or go to Ravelry for the MAL thread. ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/topics/4262808This will run until the end of October 2023 NOT November as previously statedFinished:My 4th City Limits jumper by Tanis Fibre Arts is done and I am wearing it. I have used a variety of minis and the Fade into Spring set from Yarnworthyravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2yarnworthy.co.uk Progress:I have made some progress on the Copilot Cowl by Dominique Trad, a free pattern on Ravelry using the gorgeous green that was a present from Angela and Andy at Attic Spin Dyeravelry.com/projects/SpaKnits/copilotetsy.com/uk/shop/AtticSpinDyeAnd have started a new cast on, the Elton jumper by Jojo LocatelliUsing Birdstreet and Lay Family Yarn wool bought at Wonderwool this year and more suri alpaca from Cheshire Yarn on Etsy birdstreetyarn.comlayfamilyyarn.co.uketsy.com/uk/shop/CheshireYarnHandDyedIncoming:Merino, yak and nylon from Attic Spin Dye on Etsy etsy.com/uk/shop/AtticSpinDyeMohair and nylon from Sostrene and Grenesostrenegrene.com/en-gbThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions or comments
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 64: Staggering into September SpaKnits 2023-09-12 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits The MALs can be found in Ravelry ravelry.com/groups/no-excuses-podcast---spaknitsor please use the following hashtags on Instagram if you prefer. The #nesmashthestash MAL will run until November and you can enter any item as long as least 50% of the yarn used has been in your stash for 6 months or moreThe flat mal is for anything knitted or crocheted that needs hand sewing up. Please use #neflatmakes or #neflatmal on Instagram or go to Ravelry for the MAL thread. ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/topics/4262808This will run until the end of November 2023Finished:My v-neck cardi using an old Wendy pattern that is no longer availableIt is knitted in a BFL DK called Stardust from Bobble and Badgeretsy.com/uk/shop/BobbleandBadgerProgress:I have started knitting the Copilot Cowl by Dominique Trad, a free pattern on Ravelry using the gorgeous green that was a present from Angela and Andy at Attic Spin Dyeravelry.com/projects/SpaKnits/copilotetsy.com/uk/shop/AtticSpinDyeThe City Limits by Tanis Fibre Arts has been picked up again using a variety of minis and the Fade into Spring set from Yarnworthyravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2yarnworthy.co.ukIncoming:Yop & Tom Notebook and various pens from Under the Rowan Treesundertherowantrees.co.ukZebra Vintage Sarasa gel pens from AmazonSewing Patterns mentionedThe Collage Gather Topmatchymatchysewingclub.com/products/collage-gather-top-pdf-sewing-patternThe Gilbert Tophelensclosetpatterns.com/product/gilbert-topThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions, comments, ideas or anything
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 64: Making ats SpaKnits 2023-08-26 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits The MALs can be found in Ravelry ravelry.com/groups/no-excuses-podcast---spaknitsor please use the following hashtags on Instagram if you prefer. The #nesmashthestash MAL will run until November and you can enter any item as long as least 50% of the yarn used has been in your stash for 6 months or moreThe #neflatmal is for anything knitted or crocheted that needs hand sewing up. Please use the #neflatmakes tag on Instagram or go to Ravelry for the MAL thread. ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/topics/4262808This will run until the end of November 2023Finished:The Musselburgh hat by Ysolda using a Biffsugar Merino/Cashmere/Nylon in the Highlander colourravelry.com/patterns/library/musselburghysolda.com/collections/patterns/products/musselburghetsy.com/uk/shop/BiffsugarYarnsThe Jupiter Beanie by Benjamin Matthews for my Aunty Suravelry.com/patterns/library/jupiter-beanieUsing Malabrigo Rios in the English Rose colourwoolstack.co.uk/malabrigo-riosProgress:I continue to work on my cardigan using the Stardust BFL DK from Bobble and Badgeretsy.com/uk/shop/BobbleandBadgerThe pattern is an old leaflet that I wasn't able to find onlineIncoming:Rowan Cotton Wool in 4 colours - available on many websitesA6 ruled notebook from WHSmith in the Almond colourwhsmith.co.uk/search/?c_productFormat=Notebook&q=moderno&cgid=&category=AllThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions, comments, ideas or anything
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 63: Im still here SpaKnits 2023-08-08 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits The MALs can be found in Ravelry ravelry.com/groups/no-excuses-podcast---spaknitsor please use the following hashtags on Instagram if you prefer. The #nesmashthestash MAL will run until November and you can enter any item as long as least 50% of the yarn used has been in your stash for 6 months or moreThe #neflatmal is for anything knitted or crocheted that needs hand sewing up. Please use the #neflatmakes tag on Instagram or go to Ravelry for the MAL thread. ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/topics/4262808This will run until the end of November 2023I'm not wearing any knits todayFinished:A scarf for my Mom based on the Eve pattern by Chloe Birchravelry.com/patterns/library/eve-27Using Mulled Wine by Attic Spin Dyeetsy.com/uk/shop/AtticSpinDyeProgress:I continue to work on my cardigan using the Stardust BFL DK from Bobble and Badgeretsy.com/uk/shop/BobbleandBadgerThe pattern is an old leaflet that I wasn't able to find onlineI have cast on my 4th City Limits jumper by Tanis Fiber Artsravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2Using the Spring Fade from yarnworthy.co.ukalong with various toning minis in green/mustards and yellowsI am taking part in the #ynyhatmal knitting up a Musselburgh hat by Ysolda using a Biffsugar Merino/Cashmere/Nylon in the Highlander colourravelry.com/patterns/library/musselburghysolda.com/collections/patterns/products/musselburghetsy.com/uk/shop/BiffsugarYarnsIncoming:The bi-monthly mystery club from Yarnworthyyarnworthy.co.ukFat quarters from Hobbycrafthobbycraft.co.uk/sewing/fabric/fat-quartersMorphe eye palette boots.com/morpheThank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions, comments, ideas or anything
No Excuses Knitting & Crafting Podcast - episode 62: Finished! SpaKnits 2023-07-12 | Hello and welcome to my knitting and crafting podcast. Please get in touch if you want to comment, chat or ask a question. Contact details: spaknitsandcrafts@gmail.com ravelry.com/people/SpaKnitsinstagram.com/spaknits The MALs can be found in Ravelry ravelry.com/groups/no-excuses-podcast---spaknitsor please use the following hashtags on Instagram if you prefer. The #nesmashthestash MAL will run until November and you can enter any item as long as least 50% of the yarn used has been in your stash for 6 months or moreThe Flat mal is for anything knitted or crocheted that needs hand sewing up. Please use the #neflatmakes tag on Instagram or go to Ravelry for the MAL thread. ravelry.com/discuss/no-excuses-podcast---spaknits/topics/4262808This will run until the end of November 2023I'm wearing an old cardigan knitted in a discontinued Sirdar cotton yarn using an pattern from an old magazineFinished:Turtle Dove 2 by Espace Tricotravelry.com/patterns/library/turtle-dove-iiMine is knitted using 2 strands of BFL 4ply from Yarnworthy, the colours include Fallen for You and Garden Partyyarnworthy.co.ukRanunculus by Midori Hiroseravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3I have reused the yarn from my boxy which is a mix of merino singles from Biffsugar Yarns and Drops KidsilkIncoming:Chiagoo 3 inch tips and cables from the Little Knitting Companythelittleknittingcompany.co.ukBFL 4ply from Needle and Fredhttps://needleandfred.shop/Thank you for watching, please get in touch if you have any questions, comments, ideas or anything
