The Oswald Scarf with Florence Spurling - Q&A and Conversation with JAT @JohnArbonTextile
The Oswald Scarf with Florence Spurling - Q&A and Conversation with JAT  @JohnArbonTextile
Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Our Website: jarbon.com
Florence's Website: florencespurling.com

Pick up an Oswald Scarf Kit here: jarbon.com/product/oswald-scarf-kit-florence-spurling
Pick up a Florence Shawl Kit here: loopknitting.com/collections/kits/products/loop-florence-shawl-kit?variant=40377916850384

TIME SIGNATURES
00:00 - intro
02:17 - Florence talks about her design background
11:11 - The joys of hand crafting
14:00 - Florence shows off her Florence Shawl
16:49 - Florence shows off her Scout Shawl
17:49 - Florence's Elvan Shawl
18:36 - Tips and tricks for Intarsia knitting
22:33 - The different between Intarsia and Fair Isle knitting
25:08 - Florence's new Oswald Scarf!
30:12 - Yarnadelic Worsted
31:12 - The difference between the craft & fashion industries
37:35 - Where do you get your inspiration from?
40:14 - Florence's Ziri Shawl
41:42 - Swatching!
43:25 - Colour combinations
48:00 - Where to keep up with Florence's work
54:47 - Outro

YARNS MENTIONED
Yarnadelic: jarbon.com/product-category/yarns/by-range/yarnadelic-by-range

PATTERNS MENTIONED
Elvan Shawl: ravelry.com/patterns/library/elvan-shawl
Scout Shawl: ravelry.com/patterns/library/scout-shawl
Florence Shawl: ravelry.com/patterns/library/florence-shawl-6
Ziri Shawl: ravelry.com/patterns/library/ziri-shawl

KITS MENTIONED
Pick up an Oswald Scarf Kit here: jarbon.com/product/oswald-scarf-kit-florence-spurling
Pick up a Florence Shawl Kit here: loopknitting.com/collections/kits/products/loop-florence-shawl-kit?variant=40377916850384

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