suzy hausfrau podcast | episode #08 | lace knitting

In episode #08 of the suzy hausfrau podcast I'm talking with my friend Fiona, from 'Miss Fee Knits' blog. Fee shares her tips for knitting lace, right from the best patterns to begin with, the best cast on and cast off techniques and how to block your finished project.

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pompom quarterly | latest edition | autumn 2013

A visual feast for the eyes...some of the gorgeous patterns from the latest edition of pompom quarterly.

seven | cascade eco cloud

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seven patterns for cascade eco cloud

1. Chevron Colour Block Blanket by Espace Tricot (knit)
2. Ghost Cone Scarf by Sue Perez (crochet)
3. Neighbourly by Jennifer Casa (knit)
4. Conifer Shawl by Kate Gagnon Osborn (knit)
5. Half Log Cabin Ombre Blanket by Purl Soho (knit)
6. Market Jacket by Tanis Gray (knit)
7. Vintage Crocheted Blanket by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas (crochet)

suzy hausfrau podcast | episode #07 | Textile designer - Louisa Cromptom

Recent UK graduate, Louisa Cromptom is already showing a masterful use of colour and pattern in her designs. Louisa's speciality is knitted textiles which made her a perfect candidate for the suzy hausfrau podcast. In this episode I interview Louisa about her recent studies, her graduate collection and how her gorgeous designs come together.

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A roundup of Ravelry 101

Sometime back I began putting together a Ravelry 101 series which featured tutorials on how to get the best out of the website Ravelry.

Topics that I've covered so far include:

• why you need to be on Ravelry now
• how to tag within your queue
• how to add your stash to your Ravelry profile
• 3 steps to choosing an alternative yarn using Ravelry

In my list of upcoming blog posts I have:

• how to add your blog post to a project
• how to use the library function
• browsing for patterns, what are the options
• uploading a picture to your project
• how to sort through your Ravelry stash

This blog is about providing the suzy hausfrau community with the information, knowledge and inspiration that they want. So I'm going to ask you!

If you would like me to cover any other topic in my Ravelry 101 series, please leave a comment below.

Come on, don't be shy!

suzy xoxo

seven | quince & co tern

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seven patterns perfect for Quince & Co Tern

1. Sugar is Sweet by Rose Beck (knit)
2. A little romance by Dani Berg (knit)
3. découverte by Julie Hoover (knit)
4. Haiku by Rebecca Velasquez (crochet)
5. Coleus by Kirsten Kapur (knit)
6. Thayer by Leila Raabe (knit)
7. South Bay Shawlette by Lion (crochet)

Photos courtesy of Quince & Co.

suzy hausfrau podcast | episode #06 | Knitting and the war effort

This episode of the podcast I'm joined by Jessie Webb from the Australian War Memorial. Jessie has recently curated an exhibit highlighting how knitting played its part in supporting Australian troops during times of war. Knitting throughout history, fascinating stuff!

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