The Shinybees Knitting and Yarn Podcast

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Epiosde 18 - The First Step is Admitting You Have A Problem Jun 22, 2014

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The funk has been slam dunked by admitting we have a problem, Houston! This week we have a roundup of the knitting news, including a fab new yarn shop that will be opening, Harbour Yrans, and the coutdown to Unwind Brighton is well and truly on. The Second Quarter of The Golden Skein Power of 3 Yarn Club is revealed. We discuss tactics for alleviating a knitty funk in the Wippin' Piccadilly section and I resolve to do a giveaway of yarn from my recently frogged project. Leave a comment on the thread for this episode in the Ravelry group to enter. Finally, we have a yarn shop review of Ginger Twist Studio in Edinburgh.

Episode 17: Funky, Funky, Funky, Fresh! Jun 08, 2014

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Coming from Scotland in the depth of the knitting funk of 40,000 years, the crafty mojo has left the building. This episode sees the return of Wippin' Piccadilly, a short pattern pick and a new South African knitting video podcast for you. There's also a yarn shop review of Be Inspired Fibres of Edinburgh.

Episode 16: Run, Rabbit, Run! May 01, 2014

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Tune in for the latest knitting news on upcoming events in Brighton and Edinburgh. There is a rundown of all the gossip from The Golden Skein and a yarn shop review of The Woolly Brew in Pittenweem. Finally, the pattern pick returns on the theme of 'bunny'. No cats were harmed during thr production of this podcast. Keep an ear out for a slightly vocal cohost!

Episode 15: Swans, Clowns and Unicorns Mar 02, 2014

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This episode has more than its fair share of swans, clowns and unicorns. There is a quick catchup of news and a brief intro to my new abde in Fife. A large section is dedicated to PodRetreat and there is a giveaway associated with this. Finally, the pattern pick this week focuses on Unicorns.

Episode 14 - On the Road to the North Jan 27, 2014

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This week there is a lot of news regarding various things. The Golden Skein is explained and you can find everything to do with this UK yarn club at www.thegoldenskein.com. We have a book review of Clare Devine's first ebook, "Sock Anatomy: Dissecting Heels and Toes". The Wippin' Piccadilly section returns, as does the pattern pick, which is on the topic of 'child hat'.

Episode 13 - The Cat in the Hat Nov 24, 2013

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This episode has, amongst other things, cats in various hats. The secret project - The Golden Skein - is revealed. There is an update and some information about podretreat and a review of a patterned yarn dyeing workshop at Purl City Yarns. Wippin' Piccadilly is back with a disappointing lack of progress on all fronts and there is my favourite pattern pic since the Movember episode. Enjoy!

Episode 12 - Out and About at Yarndale Sep 29, 2013

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This week sees Jo joined by special guest stars Nic and Aimee from Yarns From The Plain and KnitSpinCake podcasts. A break from the usual schow format, we discuss all things Yarndale. Mistly, we talk about Stuff Nic Bought. Prepare to be enabled! Shownotes at www.shinybees.com.

Episode 11: All Change Sep 04, 2013

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A change of location this week, and a permanent one at that, from South Africa to the UK. There is an update of news since the last episode, along with some musings on the subject of change. I introduce my new domicile and the Wippin' Piccadilly section returns with not a lot done to be fair. The famous Shinybees Pattern Pick makes a triumphant return. Will there be snakes and dog sweaters today?

Episode 10: Travelling Light Jun 24, 2013

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Travelling with knitting - how do you do yours? This week there is a lot of travel chatter along with an awful lot of news. There is a round up of the best blogs from Knitting and Crochet Blog Week 2013. The Knit a Square KAL is coming to an end as we will be starting a new KAL - the Pennies Per Hour of Pleasure KAL - phopkal with Kate of Katestwirl blog, the new co-ordinator at P/hop. The South Africa section covers the culinary delight that is Potjiekos.

Episode 9 - The Enemy Within Apr 21, 2013

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This episode takes us on a galactic journey courtesy of a shagadelic young Shatner as he captains the Starship Enterprise though The Original Series. The news section brings us up to date with the Knit A Square KAL/CAL and we discuss the 4th Annual Knitting and Crochet Blog Week, run by Mimi of Eskimimimakes blog. The Wippin Piccadilly section returns as does the pattern pick, which this week has a somewhat Trekkie feel.

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