Knit&Chat with Queen’s Yarn Boutique | Test knitting, size inclusivity, representation @AllHomesteading

All Homesteading Today I am joined by Roshelle from the Queen's Yarn Boutique YouTube channel. This is the first part of our chat, second part can be found on Roshelle's channel: youtube.com/watch?v=yo90NLztP-o
Please feel free to add to the discussion in the comments on topics raised in this video!
00:00 Intro
00:48 This or That
07:35 What are you wearing & knitting on?
10:44 What is your knitting origin story?
11:47 Queen’s Yarn Boutique
13:38 Why start a YouTube Channel?
16:23 Self Confidence
18:30 Size Inclusivity
27:42 Let’s get personal
32:40 Craft skills for improvement
33:44 What summer?
36:56 Con Air
38:25 Test Knitting
52:33 Thoughts on my Representation in Knitting Video
58:58 Yarn subs and favourite yarn

updated 2 years ago

Knit&Chat with Queen’s Yarn Boutique | Test knitting, size inclusivity, representation

All Homesteading 2024-07-20 | Today I am joined by Roshelle from the Queen's Yarn Boutique YouTube channel. This is the first part of our chat, second part can be found on Roshelle's channel: youtube.com/watch?v=yo90NLztP-o
Please feel free to add to the discussion in the comments on topics raised in this video!
00:00 Intro
00:48 This or That
07:35 What are you wearing & knitting on?
10:44 What is your knitting origin story?
11:47 Queen’s Yarn Boutique
13:38 Why start a YouTube Channel?
16:23 Self Confidence
18:30 Size Inclusivity
27:42 Let’s get personal
32:40 Craft skills for improvement
33:44 What summer?
36:56 Con Air
38:25 Test Knitting
52:33 Thoughts on my Representation in Knitting Video
58:58 Yarn subs and favourite yarn

YOGA, YARN AND A CREATIVE RESET

All Homesteading 2026-08-06 | Hey, how are you? I hope you're having a good summer wherever you are and whatever you're doing. This video is a short and sweet update of what I have going on...

Emotional weight of unfinished projects + GIVEAWAY!

All Homesteading 2026-06-23 | GIVEAWAY TERMS & CONDITIONS
Prizes for 2 heartfelt “My Unfinished Project” entries:
One winner will receive a Permission to Create Mini Tote Bundle which includes a copy of my “Permission to Create” zine, sticker bundle, metal “Permission to Create pin” and mini cotton tote bag.

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How to Enter:
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Entry Period:
Entries close at 11:59pm BST on Tuesday 7th JULY, winners will be announced on 14th JULY.

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Building a creative life vlog

All Homesteading 2026-06-16 | Hi friends, join me for a week in my life as I live through my pursuits. If you wish to support my channel. you can do so here: ko-fi.com/allhomesteading/shop

How I create my video essays - quick walkthrough

All Homesteading 2026-06-09 | I initially filmed this as part of a week-long vlog but decided to cut it out and make it a video in its own right for those who might be interested in my process. SHOP: ko-fi.com/allhomesteading/shop

Projects Ive been working on lately

All Homesteading 2026-06-02 | Just a lil project update! Check out the shop update: ko-fi.com/allhomesteading/shop

The myth of natural talent

All Homesteading 2026-05-26 | A chat about the role of "talent" in our creative lives. Thanks for clicking on and watching my content. If you like what I do and wish to further support this channel, you can get a piece of my creative endeavours here: ko-fi.com/allhomesteading/shop

Shop & shipping update (Im learning!)

All Homesteading 2026-05-19 | Shop my zine bundles: ko-fi.com/allhomesteading/shop
Hi everyone... just a very quick offering today. HUGE thank you to everyone who bought a zine bundle already! Those have all now shipped and will be with you soon...but while we're on the topic of shipping...

My First Zine Launch

All Homesteading 2026-05-12 | Link to my Kofi: ko-fi.com/allhomesteading Once my shop goes live May 15th 5pm BST, I will also add a direct link to my shop here

Why I made a zine (in the age of algorithms)

All Homesteading 2026-05-05 | A video where I explain why I decided to return to this undercelebrated analogue medium, the zine. Please keep an eye on my Kofi for shop details and updates. ko-fi.com/allhomesteading

No knitting updates for a year: so here’s everything…almost.

All Homesteading 2026-04-28 | Hey everyone, welcome to a knitting catch up where I go through what I have been knitting on lately. This isn't everything I have made in the past year, in the absence of any project videos, just a snapshot. I should also mention here that today's episode is a bit of a silly-mood and chaotic one. Apologies, I am who I am!

Whats the appeal of the handmade?

All Homesteading 2026-04-17 | A video where I discuss the increasing appeal of handmade things.

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The memory stitch

All Homesteading 2026-04-05 | A short film about a simple handmade sweater that invokes memories of love...and loss.

How I changed how I craft

All Homesteading 2026-03-31 | In this video I reflect upon the ways I have changed the way I approach my creative practices. This is a short and reflective one from me, so sit down, relax and enjoy a few minutes to indulge in some introspection with me.

The Problem with Craft | A knitting podcast

All Homesteading 2026-03-23 | Craft is often framed as a hobby, something relaxing, creative, and separate from work.
But the more I thought about it, the harder that idea became to hold onto.
In this video, the final of the Craft, money and power series, I reflect on what I learned, looking at how craft sits within systems of labour, consumption, and digital platforms, and how those systems shape what we make, share, and value.

Further Reading & Viewing

If you're interested in some of the ideas explored in this series, here are a few of the sources that informed my research.

Start Here
Yanis Varoufakis, Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism
A fascinating and provocative look at how digital platforms and tech monopolies may be transforming capitalism into something closer to a new form of economic feudalism.

Craft, Labour & Creative Economies
Anthea Black & Nicole Burisch, The New Politics of the Handmade
Explores craft as a political and cultural practice.

Susan Luckman, Craft and the Creative Economy
Examines how craft operates within contemporary creative industries.

William Morris, Useful Work Versus Useless Toil
A classic critique of industrial labour and the loss of meaningful work.

Silvia Federici, Wages Against Housework
A foundational essay on unpaid labour and capitalism.

Bourdieu, Pierre, Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste.

Articles & Essays
How Hobbies Changed the Home, Ashawnta Jackson, JSTOR Daily
daily.jstor.org/how-hobbies-changed-the-home
The Tyranny of the Algorithm, Kyle Chayka, The Guardian
theguardian.com/news/2024/jan/16/the-tyranny-of-the-algorithm-why-every-coffee-shop-looks-the-same
Knit Is a Four Letter Word, Martha Glazzard
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14759756.2023.2233177
Trade in Medieval Europe, Mark Cartwright, World History Encyclopedia
worldhistory.org/article/1301/trade-in-medieval-europe
The Romance of Work: Gender and Aspirational Labour In the Digital Culture Industries, Brooke Erin Duffy researchgate.net/publication/276384749_The_Romance_of_Work_Gender_and_Aspirational_Labour_in_the_Digital_Culture_Industries
What is News? Gultung & Ruge eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/27381/1/What%20is%20news%20Original.pdf
Algorithms, Platforms, and Ethnic Bias: An Integrative Essay, Selena Silva and Martin Kenney jstor.org/stable/26545017?read-now=1&seq=1
Fabric of Britain — BBC Documentary youtube.com/watch?v=BdlITPVCcGI
Spies, Socks and Soldiers — Shannon Makes youtube.com/watch?v=XCQVJfEdO6k
How to Improve Capitalism youtube.com/watch?v=YOaJe68C-bU
How to Fix the Gig Economy youtube.com/watch?v=NNOHbWiege4
Unemployment surges youtube.com/watch?v=8PdTRyTzDxs&t=51s

CRAFT AND THE ALGORITHM | Craft, Money and Power Part 4

All Homesteading 2026-03-10 | Knitting used to exist whether or not anyone saw it.

But today, craft increasingly lives on platforms, feeds, and algorithms. Visibility has become a form of currency in online knitting culture, shaping who gets seen and who gains influence.

In this final episode of Craft, Money and Power, I explore how platforms organise visibility, how identity and aesthetics interact with algorithms, and what inclusion actually changes when craft exists inside capitalist systems.

If knitting now exists in public, we have to ask: who benefits from that visibility — and who doesn’t?

Knitting and The Cost of Participation | Craft, Money and Power Part 3

All Homesteading 2026-03-03 | This is the 3rd (and penultimate) installment of my Craft, Money and Power series and this week, we are discussing our relationship to our yarn stashes and how this connects to themes of money and power.

Hobby to Hustle: How Knitting Got Monetised | Craft, Money and Power Part 2

All Homesteading 2026-02-24 | This is Part 2 of my series 'Craft, Money and Power' where I explore the relationship between Craft, Culture and Identity Politics.

If you like what I do, Ko-Fi tips go a long way to help these videos possible: ko-fi.com/allhomesteading

Resources & Further reading/watching for this episode.

Books:
The New Politics of the Handmade, Anthea Black & Nicole Burisch
Useful Work Versus Useless Toil - William Morris

Articles and Essays:
Trade In Medieval Britain worldhistory.org/article/1301/trade-in-medieval-europe
How Hobbies Changed The Home https:// daily.jstor.org/how-hobbies-changed-the-home
The Tyranny Of The Algorithm: Why Every Coffee Shop Looks The Same theguardian.com/news/2024/jan/16/the-tyranny-of-the-algorithm-why-every-coffee-shop-looks-the-same
Knit Is A Four Letter Word tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14759756.2023.2233177#d1e257
Capitalism Is Dead. Now We Have Something Much Worse. theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/24/yanis-varoufakis-technofeudalism-capitalism-ukraine-interview
World’s Top 1% oxfam.org/en/press-releases/worlds-top-1-own-more-wealth-95-humanity-shadow-global-oligarchy-hangs-over-un

Watch:
Fabric of Britain, BBC youtube.com/watch?v=BdlITPVCcGI&list=WL&index=2&t=983s
Spies, Socks and Soldiers, Shannon Makes youtube.com/watch?v=XCQVJfEdO6k&t=1000s
How to Improve Capitalism youtube.com/watch?v=YOaJe68C-bU
How to Fix the Gig Economy youtube.com/watch?v=NNOHbWiege4
Unemployment surges youtube.com/watch?v=8PdTRyTzDxs&t=51s

Knitting, labour and the myth of leisure | Craft, Money and Power Part 1

All Homesteading 2026-02-17 | In this video, I explore the hidden history of knitting as labour, and why craft has been systematically separated from money, value, and power.

This is part of my Craft, Money and Power series, where I examine how craft is shaped by craft, culture and identity politics.
If you’ve ever felt like your crafting is taken for granted… this video is for you.

Who Gets to Call Something Resistance?

All Homesteading 2026-02-05 | For context, this is a video responding to some of the sentiments (no direct call outs) to this video: youtube.com/watch?v=NXYA_uLK2ZI “Your Crafting Is Not Resistance”.

If you’re in the UK and want to know what you can do to combat hate in your local communities, I support the organisation “Hope Not Hate”. Discover here: hopenothate.org.uk

Activists Stills:
i. Alice Wong
ii. Imani Barbarin
iii. Charis Hill
iv. Martin Luther King jr.
v. Dulcie September
vi.Malcom X

If you would like to help those affected by ICE:

Local, Situational Support (Minnesota & Directly Affected Families)

Community & mutual aid fundraisers related to recent ICE operations:

Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) – fundraising for food cards and essentials for families forced into hiding or facing hardship due to ICE activity. mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/general-interest/ice-minnesota-support-immigrant-communities-fundraisers-food-drives-trainings

Community Aid Network – mutual aid support for food distribution and deliveries in Minnesota.

Women’s Foundation of Minnesota — Immigrant Rapid Response Fund – supports emergency immigrant-related needs in the region.
Immigrant Law Center (Minnesota) – provides legal support; you can donate to help people detained by ICE access legal assistance.

Local Venmo efforts, such as Leo’s Tow (@leostowingmn) returning vehicles to families whose drivers were detained.

There are also numerous individual GoFundMe fundraisers created by local communities and families impacted by ICE actions; community directories of these exist if you want to choose specific ones to support.
standwithminnesota.com

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 National & Broader Immigrant Support Funds
These organizations help immigrant communities nationwide with legal, financial, and humanitarian aid:
Mutual Aid Immigration Network (MAIN) – raises funds for people detained or affected by ICE, including commissary support, direct family assistance, and release support. (Note: not a registered nonprofit so donations are not tax-deductible.) gofundme.com/f/support-main-help-families-affected-by-ice

Immigrant Freedom Fund – pays immigration bonds to help people get out of ICE detention and reunite with families. immigrantfreedomfund.org

Defending Our Neighbors Fund – supports legal representation and bond support for immigrants facing detention and deportation; funds partner organizations on the ground. defendingourneighbors.org

Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD) Fund – supports immigrant families impacted by ICE raids (rent, food, bills, essentials) via Donorbox

International Rescue Committee (IRC) – provides broader support for asylum seekers and families impacted by immigration enforcement, including shelter, meals, and legal orientation. help.rescue-uk.org

MercyShare Legal Deportation Defense Fund – donations help cover legal fees for immigrants facing deportation proceedings. mercyshare.org

International: United for Intercultural Action: Anti racism and fascism campaining and advocacy for migrants in 46 countries. unitedfia.org

Your Crafting is NOT resistance

All Homesteading 2026-01-29 | Local, Situational Support (Minnesota & Directly Affected Families)

Community & mutual aid fundraisers related to recent ICE operations:

Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) – fundraising for food cards and essentials for families forced into hiding or facing hardship due to ICE activity. mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/general-interest/ice-minnesota-support-immigrant-communities-fundraisers-food-drives-trainings

Community Aid Network – mutual aid support for food distribution and deliveries in Minnesota.

Women’s Foundation of Minnesota — Immigrant Rapid Response Fund – supports emergency immigrant-related needs in the region.
Immigrant Law Center (Minnesota) – provides legal support; you can donate to help people detained by ICE access legal assistance.

Local Venmo efforts, such as Leo’s Tow (@leostowingmn) returning vehicles to families whose drivers were detained.

There are also numerous individual GoFundMe fundraisers created by local communities and families impacted by ICE actions; community directories of these exist if you want to choose specific ones to support.
standwithminnesota.com

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 National & Broader Immigrant Support Funds
These organizations help immigrant communities nationwide with legal, financial, and humanitarian aid:
Mutual Aid Immigration Network (MAIN) – raises funds for people detained or affected by ICE, including commissary support, direct family assistance, and release support. (Note: not a registered nonprofit so donations are not tax-deductible.) gofundme.com/f/support-main-help-families-affected-by-ice

Immigrant Freedom Fund – pays immigration bonds to help people get out of ICE detention and reunite with families. immigrantfreedomfund.org

Defending Our Neighbors Fund – supports legal representation and bond support for immigrants facing detention and deportation; funds partner organizations on the ground. defendingourneighbors.org

Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD) Fund – supports immigrant families impacted by ICE raids (rent, food, bills, essentials) via Donorbox

International Rescue Committee (IRC) – provides broader support for asylum seekers and families impacted by immigration enforcement, including shelter, meals, and legal orientation. help.rescue-uk.org

MercyShare Legal Deportation Defense Fund – donations help cover legal fees for immigrants facing deportation proceedings. mercyshare.org

International: United for Intercultural Action: Anti racism and fascism campaining and advocacy for migrants in 46 countries. unitedfia.org

rural life: knit & homestead updates

All Homesteading 2025-06-07 | Hi everyone. It's been a minute. A quick update on what I've been up to. I hope you're all well! I've missed you!

Knitting update. Knitting with Tencel- an ecological summer yarn alternative?

All Homesteading 2025-04-25 | Hello! Welcome to this week's knitting update. I share some of the items I have been knitting on this week and I share a little research presentation on Lyocell/Tencel.

00:00-00:39 Intro
00:39-02:33 Braided Cowl
02:33-03-29 Using Stitch Dictionaries
03:31-04:16 What I'm wearing
04:16-08:14 The Modern Mudcloth Sweater Update
08:14-09:58 Tucker
09:58-12:25 The Romanticist Bandana
12:26-14:23 Lyocell/Tencen Presentation
14:24-20:44 Knitting with Lyocell
20:44-21:09 Outro

Sources:
sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/n-methylmorpholine-n-oxide#:~:text=N%2DMethylmorpholine%20N%2DOxide%20is,effects%20on%20the%20final%20product.

theguardian.com/fashion/2019/nov/18/pulp-fabric-everything-you-need-to-know-about-lyocell

Patterns discussed:

Modern Mudcloth - Chinua Matthews ravelry.com/patterns/library/modern-mudcloth-sweater
The Ballerina Wrap Top - Twoofwands twoofwands.com/blog/ballerina-wrap-top
Tucker - Alicia Plummer ravelry.com/patterns/library/tucker-5
The Romanticist Bandana ravelry.com/patterns/library/romanticists-bandana

Finished, Frogged & Fresh Starts

All Homesteading 2025-04-18 | Hi Friends, just a weekly craft update from me. What have I been knitting on, with some garden updates and a greenhouse tour in there for good measure as well.

Why you should stop comparing yourself to others | Greenhouse Chat

All Homesteading 2025-04-08 | Hi friends, this video is for all the people who have ever struggled with comparing themselves to others. Just know, it's completely normal but if it's something that you would like to reduce or be aware of, this video is for you!

00:00 Intro
02:30 Chat about Comparisons
25:09 Plant chat
28:00 Outro

Playful Colour work - Knitting & art update | wk4

All Homesteading 2025-03-28 | Updates on my Modern Mudcloth, tucker tee and painting.

How to stay inspired without over consuming | Mindful Knitting & Making

All Homesteading 2025-03-21 | A bit of everything here: Project updates and a knit and chat where I discuss topics relating to crafts, inspiration and over consumption.

Chapters:
00:00-02:28 Intro
02:28-07:32 This week's knitting update
07:32-13:15 Existing Knit: Making adjustments
13:17-13:22 Aliens
13:22-21:22 What happened to the Tucker Tee?
21:25-29:05 Staying inspired without over consuming
29:08-32:52 And another thing...

Crafting this week: knitting & seasonal upkeep, knitting a tapestry & multimedia art.

All Homesteading 2025-03-15 | Howdy! This week I share progress on a few WIPS, we take a walk down memory lane to discuss past fashions and a petition to bring back the bolero/shrug.

Patterns Mentioned:
Pavo Blouse: ravelry.com/patterns/library/pavo-blouse
Modern Mudcloth: ravelry.com/patterns/library/modern-mudcloth-sweater
Tucker Tee: ravelry.com/patterns/library/tucker-5

Retro tee, & DIY pom pom string lights | Week 1 Vlog

All Homesteading 2025-03-08 | Hi everyone! Welcome to the first of my weekly uploads. I give you some updates on my current WIPS and garden, I make some yarny decor and I try on a long standing WIP.

I hope you enjoy!
Patterns I mention:
Korshavn Slipover: ravelry.com/patterns/library/korshavn-slipover
Romanticist Bandana: ravelry.com/patterns/library/romanticists-bandana
Tucker Tee: ravelry.com/patterns/library/tucker-5
Jose Hood: ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-jose-hood
Modern Mudcloth: ravelry.com/patterns/library/modern-mudcloth-sweater
Cat Bed: ravelry.com/patterns/library/junebugs-kitty-bed

Knitting and felting a cat bed

All Homesteading 2025-03-02 | ...

Knitting and making to combat the blues | Jan 25 Update.

All Homesteading 2025-02-01 | Hi friends, January has been a slog for me feeling really down in the dumps about myself. So I dove deep into my projects and my support network to come out smiling the other side. Here are some of the things I worked on...

Pavo Blouse ravelry.com/patterns/library/pavo-blouse
Manhattan Mitts ravelry.com/patterns/library/manhattan-mitts
Korshavn Slipover ravelry.com/patterns/library/korshavn-slipover
Like Candy Cowl ravelry.com/patterns/library/like-candy
Modern Mudcloth Sweater ravelry.com/patterns/library/modern-mudcloth-sweater

Tortoise, Garden & Woodworking Channel youtube.com/@TortGarden

Website: allhomesteading.co.uk
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TV Knitwear Inspo: Patterns, Twin Peaks, The Good Life (PART 1)

All Homesteading 2025-01-11 | Hi everyone, I hope you enjoy this month's offering. Today I discuss some of my favourite knitwear looks from 3 TV shows. When I sat down to film, I realised that I had already gathered the material for 7 different shows/movies, which I add to at a later date, so I decided to make this a short series called TV Knits.
All pattern links available here: allhomesteading.co.uk/2025/01/11/tv-knits-part-1-pattern-list-and-links
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Chaotic year end knitting update: Steeking gifts to fit, 90s Jamieson&Smith 6-colour combos? Ep.22

All Homesteading 2024-12-30 | A bit of gentle chaos to end the year. 4 FOs, 4 WIPS and some colour combos and to frog or not to frog advice needed.
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Everything I knit in 2024 & lessons learned in 8 minutes | Spoken Word

All Homesteading 2024-12-07 | Here is a brief rundown of what I knitted in 2024, in the form of rhyming verse. Because, why not. Some pieces are missing as I had commissions, gifts, individual accessories and the odd garment I just didn't feel like speaking about.
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Patterns, Designer and most of the yarn details for the items mentioned:
Soldotna - Caitlin Hunter. MC - Ullcentrum 2 Ply. Contrasts: Jarbo Yak&alpaca, Garthenor Preseli Organic, Elizabeth Pawle Silk Mohair in Hologram.
Beatrix Cardigan - Gregoria Fibers - Lettlopi (Straw) w/ a thrifted lace weight (composition unknown)
Doodle Fuzz - Based on the No Frills Sweater - Petite Knit - Silk Mohair&alpaca scraps, MC Drops Alpaca (Pink Sand)
The Love Letter Top - Kutovakika - Local to me 100% Alpaca DK
Hallevik Crossbody Blouse - Wool&Beyond - Jarbo Yak&Alpaca (Green) with Filcolana Arwetta (Grey)
Ankers - Petite Knit - Merino Cotton by Drops
Painted Bricks Socks - Stephen West MC: Filcolana Arwetta. CC: Yarn Scraps
Ranunculus - Midori Hirose - Drops Alpaca Silk

Finishing the Halibut Sweater & Hand felting Nov | Ep.21

All Homesteading 2024-11-23 | Hey Everyone, from your home to mine, I hope you are well. Just a no frills update from me this month, so excuse the brevity but stick around for more from me in the coming months!

Items:

Halibut Sweater: Caitlin Hunter ravelry.com/patterns/library/halibut
Floodlight Tee: Tanis Fiber ravelry.com/patterns/library/floodlight-tee
Stalk and Pip Beret: Alibíona Mclochlainn ravelry.com/patterns/library/stalk-and-pip-beret

Iron Horse - Silent Film Dark by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100735
Artist: http://incompetech.com

Amazing Plan - Silent Film Dark by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100737
Artist: http://incompetech.com

Comic Plodding - Silent Film Dark by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100457

12 November 2024

All Homesteading 2024-11-12 | ...

11 iconic knits that influenced pop culture | A video essay

All Homesteading 2024-11-09 | Take a drink every time I say “iteration”.
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Hello hello, in this video, I list 11 iconic knits- from sweaters, cardigans, hats and scarves that have influenced pop culture. I explore the history and creation of these garments and accessories spanning across music, politics, tv shows and film to showcase knitwear that has stood the test of time to become influencial and familiar sights.

All Sources and pattern links available at: allhomesteading.co.uk/2024/11/09/11-iconic-knits-that-influenced-pop-culture-video-resources-and-pattern-list

Chapters:
00:00-00:56 Intro
00:57-02:45 Item 11
02:47-04:35 Item 10
04:38-06:44 Item 9
06:46-08:19 Item 8
08:21-09:50 Item 7
09:50-10:40 (Intermission) Knitting Tip: Avoiding jogs when knitting stripes
10:41-13:30 Item 6
13:32-15:30 Item 5
15:32-18:28 Item 4
18:29-23:05 Item 3
23:07-25:32 Item 2
25:35-28:02 Item 1
28:02 Outro

The WIP Parade | Oct Knitting Update Ep.20

All Homesteading 2024-10-26 | Just a cosy chat, sharing my seasonal, autumnal WIPS. Sometimes silly, sometimes horror-themed. Enjoy!

Patterns discussed:

Halibut Sweater - Caitlin Hunter
The Floodlight Tee - Tanis Fiber Arts
Ranunculus - Midori Hirose
The Shining Socks - Kraftling for Love Crafts
Ryoanji Skirt - Isager
Modern Mudcloth Sweater - Chinua Matthews.

Countdown: My Top 5 most worn hand knits

All Homesteading 2024-10-16 | Here is a countdown of my current most reached for hand knitted sweaters and cardigans.
I thought it would be fun to document this, as more items fly off my needles, I'm sure this list will look a lot different in a year or so!

Styling My Hand Knitted garments over 7 Days. #knitting #yarn #handmade #knittingaddiction

All Homesteading 2024-10-07 | ...

Its giving...Coastal Grandma. Septembers knit update | Ep. 19

All Homesteading 2024-09-29 | Hi everyone, welcome to September's knitting episode! Find links to all patterns mentioned below. Thanks for watching!

Patterns Mentioned:

Beatrix Cardigan: ravelry.com/patterns/library/beatrix-cardigan
Classic Ribbed hat: purlsoho.com/create/2019/01/30/classic-ribbed-hat/?srsltid=AfmBOopRKzpjzngUhDiuhsPTO_Y59tk1aDHCaQ7sKkUagSPlhod6ACzv
Ankers Man: ravelry.com/patterns/library/ankers-sweater---my-boyfriends-size
Stalk and Pip Beret: ravelry.com/patterns/library/stalk-and-pip-beret
Mudcloth sweater: ravelry.com/patterns/library/modern-mudcloth-sweater
Halibut: ravelry.com/patterns/library/halibut
Malibu Shawl: ravelry.com/patterns/library/malibu-9

Why Representation in Fiber Craft Still Matters (Vid essay Part 2)

All Homesteading 2024-09-21 | Following on from Part 1 of my video essay BIPOC Representation in Knitting, one year on, I thought I would make a part 2 featuring some suggestions on how we can all contribute to a brighter future in the fibre arts.

00:00 Intro
01:50 Expanding Representation in the Media
05:32 Algorithm vs Community
06:58 Education, Community and Allyship
09:40 Looking to the Future

Resources & Clips

Junior High’s Knitting Club - YouTube Channel: ABC13 Houston
The Knitting Friends - YouTube Channel: Craft Yarn Council
Captain Planet Intro - YouTube Channel: Crunchyroll Store
Kente Weaving, Ghana - YouTube Channel: For 91 Days Travel Blog
African Basket weaving - YouTube Channel: Hadithi Crafts
I love Lucy - Charmed School - YouTube Channel: Jiselo Lama
Austin Powers “How about no!” - YouTube Channel: David Fiset
Judge Judy - Exes in Court, Part 2 - YouTube Channel: Judge Judy
Guided Loving Kindness Meditation - YouTube Channel: Buddhism in English
The Craft Official trailer - YouTube Channel: ScreamFactoryTV
Who Do You Love? - Deborah Cox - YouTube Channel: Deborah Cox
Hey Big Spender - Sweet Charity - YouTube Channel: TUNE Musical Moments
Pop Culture: The Clever Tricks of Advertising - YouTube Channel: The School of Life
1979 Nerd Computer Genius - YouTube Channel - David Hoffman
Blackgirlsknitclub.com - Diversity in Knitting report
Wow - Kate Bush - YouTube Channel - Kate Bush Music
Thumbs up - Mr Underflow’s Green Screen - YouTube Channel: Homeless
YouTube Channel: Wind Walk Travel Videos
Fighter - Christina Aguilera - YouTube Channel: Christina Aguilera
England V USA Women's World Cup 2019 - YouTube Channel: FIFA
Making Traditional Batik - YouTube Channel: Ngande Textiles
Tau Lewis - Radical Upcycling and Textile Sculptures - YouTube Channel: Avant Art
(Bisa Butler) Textile Artist Makes Beautiful Quilted Portraits - YouTube Channel: Localish
WATG Men’s Knit Night - YouTube Channel: Woolandthegang
It’s not right… - Whitney Houston - YouTube: Whitney Houston
When (and How) to Speak Up as an Ally - Harvard Business Review
That’s So Raven - Visions - YouTube Channel: Serebro8587
How to know if you have friends - YouTube Channel: The School of Life
People of Color Knit too - TV Geeking out. Wordpress
Knit One, Change One - Knits Witts Global
Coca Cola Commercial - YouTube Channel: Shelly Kiss
Rick Rubin Top 5 Studio Moments - YouTube Channel: Top Creatives
Feels - Calvin Harris - YouTube Channel: Calvin Harris
Energy - Sampa the Great - YouTube Channel: Sampa The Great
Sly - Massive Attack - YouTube Channel: Massiveattack
Walkie Talkie Man - Steriogram - YouTube Channel: SteriogramVEVO

Presenting the Beatrix Cardigan #knitting #studioknit #yarn #love

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August fiber crafts; neutrals & blue: Ankers sweater, Beatrix cardigan | Ep 18

All Homesteading 2024-08-31 | Hi everyone, welcome to my August craft update video.

00:00 Intro
00:39 FOs
04:08 Navigating machine sewing
11:49 WIPS
22:33 Mending
33:29 Knitting plans & Acquisitions

Patterns & Detail:
Ankers sweater, Petite Knit: ravelry.com/patterns/library/ankers-sweater---my-boyfriends-size
Linen Fabrics: etsy.com/uk/shop/Laceking?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=889053518&from_page=listing
Modern Mud Cloth Sweater, Chinua Matthews: ravelry.com/designers/chinua-chin-matthews
Beatrix Cardigan, Gregoria Fibers: gregoriafibers.com/english-patterns/brigitte-bag-english-pdf-pattern-gajwp-cfwhp-3x2a4
Halibut Sweater, Caitlin Hunter: ravelry.com/patterns/library/halibut

End of summer knits: Finished projects & Autumn plans&wips | Ep 17

All Homesteading 2024-08-02 | Hi friends, hope you all are well! Short & sweet knitting update this month but I hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to drop me a like and subscribe to my channel! Love love! x
Patterns discussed:
Hällevik blouse: ravelry.com/patterns/library/hallevik---blouse
Swatch bag: youtube.com/watch?v=Psm3ZzFlENg
Ankers Sweater (Man): ravelry.com/patterns/library/ankers-sweater---my-boyfriends-size
Modern Mud cloth Sweater: ravelry.com/patterns/library/modern-mudcloth-sweater
Sungazer: ravelry.com/patterns/library/sungazer
Beatrix Cardigan: ravelry.com/patterns/library/beatrix-cardigan
Heirloom Sweater: ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-jumper-2

Making a bag from knitted swatches

All Homesteading 2024-07-14 | I freestyle a bag from the knitted swatches I had lying around gathering dust. Hope this inspires you to use your swatches and random ends of yarn you have lying around!

Updating my tortoise table/indoor enclosure and enrichment ideas

All Homesteading 2024-07-08 | A slightly different video today. I share how I updated my tortoise's indoor enclosure to hopefully help with some ideas for those who thinking of getting a pet tortoise or updating an existing enclosure.

I have various other resources for tortoise husbandry here including what to feed a mediterranean tortoise, how to get your tortoise to eat, lights, and supplements and details of my outside enclosure: allhomesteading.co.uk/category/animal-husbandry

Pattern Woes, Knit FOs and a fun June update. | ep. 16

All Homesteading 2024-07-02 | Hi everyone, i hope you are well and enjoying the season!

Patterns discussed: (All items have been knit with the recommended yarn weights and needle sizes.)

The Love Letter Top - Kutova Kika ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-letter-top
Lakewood cowl - Carissa Browning ravelry.com/patterns/library/lakewood-cowl-knit
Scrunchie - emma.knits instagram.com/reel/C7W4rQfI_RU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Hallevik crossover blouse - Svarta Faret for Wool & Beyond ravelry.com/patterns/library/hallevik---blouse
Sungazer - James N Watts ravelry.com/patterns/library/sungazer

Mays knitting, mending, gardening and alpaca fun! |EP.15

All Homesteading 2024-05-22 | Hi everyone, just another crafty update for the month of May. A couple of FOs, some mending and I attended a very special yoga class this month!

00:00 Intro
00:25 What I'm wearing
02:04 Finished Objects
05:18 WIPS
09:17 Mending and Adjustments
15:01 Garden
19:43 Burnt Fen Alpacas
24:09 Acquisitions
25:55 Outro

Burnt Fen Alpacas: burntfen.co.uk

Knit chat with Breathing Yarn | Knitting trends, The Environment, Teatime and more!

All Homesteading 2024-05-18 | Hi friends, this is part two of my discussion with Isabella, the creator behind the channel Breathing Yarn.
Part 1: youtu.be/I2PALZtwvgI?si=pHgEDrtiCZV7v4Fv (Videos can be watched in any order! ;) )

00:00:00 Intros
00:01:42 This or That
00:16:17 Pros and Cons of where you have lived?
00:28:02 How does where you live influence attitudes to leisure and hobbies?
00:36:39 Do different nations have different attitudes to environmental action?
00:46:17 How does geographical location influence fiber arts?
00:50:59 Do you foresee any knitting trends for the following year?
01:02:39 What are your thoughts on the sentiment: "I could learn to knit, but I could never..."?
01:05:46 BONUS QUESTION: What is teatime and afternoon tea?
01:10:50 Outro

Follow Breathing yarn: www.youtube.com/@UC6oc36CAyiRdQUTx1M6rX1A