Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Our Website: jarbon.com
RiverKnits: riverknits.co.uk
Daughter of a Shepherd: daughterofashepherd.com
Marina Skua: marinaskua.com
This talk was filmed at our in-person Mill Open Weekend, June 2023. Sonja is the director of JAT. She is joined on this panel by Becci & Markus of RiverKnits, Rachel Atkinson or Daughter of a Sherpherd and Marina Skua. They discuss the origins of their businesses, creating bespoke yarns and answer audience questions.
Massive thanks to everyone who joined us for our Mill Open Weekend celebrations, it was a pure delight to host so many of you whether down in Devon, or virtually! Make sure to check out our plans for the next open weekends here: jarbon.com/mill-open-weekend
TIME SIGNATURES
00:00 - Introduction
03:05 - The origins of RiverKnits
11:48 - The origins of Daughter of a Shepherd
22:26 - The origins of Marina Skua
32:14 - What have you learned from your journeys? The positives
43:03 - What have you learned? The negatives
55:30 - Do fleeces from the same breeds vary from year to year?
57:28 - How have your experiences affected your knitting?
1:00:00 - Do you get asked what yarn is suitable for babies?
1:02:20 - Do you get a lot of questions about what you can use certain breeds' yarn for?
1:03:00 - Thank yous
KEEP IN TOUCH
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Hope you enjoyed this episode! 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 In Conversation With zoom chat - or other virtual event. They're always great fun: eventbrite.co.uk/o/john-arbon-textiles-33304793967#collections
Our Website: jarbon.com
RiverKnits: riverknits.co.uk
Daughter of a Shepherd: daughterofashepherd.com
Marina Skua: marinaskua.com
This talk was filmed at our in-person Mill Open Weekend, June 2023. Sonja is the director of JAT. She is joined on this panel by Becci & Markus of RiverKnits, Rachel Atkinson or Daughter of a Sherpherd and Marina Skua. They discuss the origins of their businesses, creating bespoke yarns and answer audience questions.
Massive thanks to everyone who joined us for our Mill Open Weekend celebrations, it was a pure delight to host so many of you whether down in Devon, or virtually! Make sure to check out our plans for the next open weekends here: jarbon.com/mill-open-weekend
TIME SIGNATURES
00:00 - Introduction
03:05 - The origins of RiverKnits
11:48 - The origins of Daughter of a Shepherd
22:26 - The origins of Marina Skua
32:14 - What have you learned from your journeys? The positives
43:03 - What have you learned? The negatives
55:30 - Do fleeces from the same breeds vary from year to year?
57:28 - How have your experiences affected your knitting?
1:00:00 - Do you get asked what yarn is suitable for babies?
1:02:20 - Do you get a lot of questions about what you can use certain breeds' yarn for?
1:03:00 - Thank yous
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign Up for our Newsletter: jarbon.com/newsletter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarbontexti...
Facebook: facebook.com/jarbontextiles
Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/john-a...
Pinterest: pinterest.co.uk/jarbontextiles/_saved
Hope you enjoyed this episode! 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 In Conversation With zoom chat - or other virtual event. They're always great fun: eventbrite.co.uk/o/john-arbon-textiles-33304793967#collections
