Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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Cinthia's Instagram: instagram.com/fromcinthia

This talk was filmed at our virtual Mill Open Weekend, July 2023. Thanks so much to Cinthia for joining us and imparting so much wisdom!

BOOKS MENTIONED
Mouche and Friends: jarbon.com/product/mouche-and-friends

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Hope you enjoyed this talk! We would love to know what you’ve been up to recently – and what is on your hooks and needles and bobbins, of course!

Do visit our Eventbrite page if you would like to join us for a future zoom chat. They're always great fun: eventbrite.co.uk/o/john-arbon-textiles-33304793967

TIME SIGNATURES
00:00 - intro
02:01 - When did you create your first knitted toy?
04:57 - Have they always had outfits?
06:10 - Winston Lion
09:38 - Agi the Sheep
12:58 - Making the face
18:00 - Which animal would your recommend starting with?
21:24 - How do you decide which animals?
26:20 - How they evolve
27:40 - What kind of needles do you use?
31:27 - New tiny bunny pattern
37:12 - Tips for stuffing your animals
41:28 - Washing your toys
45:40 - Do you plan to make a dog?
47:24 - Hazel Squirrel
53:30 - Could you put wire inside the animals
56:03 - Outro