Podcasts by Yarns from the Plain

Episode 98: All Aboard! from 2018-01-19T08:35:27

Hello and welcome to 2018! Not quite sure where the last two months went to be honest, but there you go!

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Episode 97: For The Love Of Woolly from 2017-10-23T16:12:45

Full show notes can be found here at yarnsfromtheplain.co.uk/blogs/podcasts/.

Episode 96: Redivivus Revisited from 2017-10-12T18:58:14

Full show notes for this episode can be found here at yarnsfromtheplain.co.uk.

Episode 95: Redivivus from 2016-04-04T09:15:04

Shownotes can be found at yarnsfromtheplain.co.uk. Direct link for this episode here.

Episode 94: New Year, New Beginnings from 2015-01-15T17:05:12

Hello, not from Cheshire today, but Bradford! Join me as I give a quick round up of my knitting and weaving over December and talk about my own new beginnings this year. On The Needles The Wooll...

Episode 93: Advent from 2015-01-07T04:40:42

Hello from the Cheshire Plain. This episode was recorded on 30th November but unfortunately editing took a back seat to real life, so only got finished now. On The Needles As well as my Dorothy f...

Episode 92: The Results Are In from 2014-11-30T17:05:42

Hello from a rather mild Cheshire Plain. This episode was recorded earlier in the month. Brief show notes here, I'm afraid, mainly consisting of the show items that you haven't already seen. Listen

Episode 91: Travelling, Travelling from 2014-10-11T03:42:33

Hello from the M40. Listen in as I prattle on to keep myself awake on a trip to Oxfordshire! Off The Needles I finished the

Just a quick update on the fact that the podcaste...

Episode 89: Crafty Catch Up! from 2014-09-15T13:49:49

Apologies for the tardiness in getting this up - it's not really edited and there are no show notes, but if I don't do this now, it will never get up!

Episode 88: Where Do I Start? from 2014-08-18T18:03:31

Hello from the Plain! This episode I'm joined by some new arrivals as I explain the radio silence for the last three and half months... Off The Needles I finished the  Listen

Episode 85: Retreat from 2014-04-06T17:26:49

Hello from a slightly blustery graveyard next to Lindisfarne Priory. Apologies for the wind gusts, I hope you can cope! In this episode I reflect on retreating from the world in such a beautiful pl...

Episode 84: Catching Up from 2014-02-20T04:01:42

Hello from the Cheshire Plain! apologies for the lack of proper show motes, I will update these as soon as I can!

Episode 83: The Christmas Fairies from 2013-12-27T12:31:53

Hello from a very blustery Cheshire Plain. In this episode I wax lyrical about chunky knits, share the delights of my personal Christmas Fairy and launch a Knit-Along. There will be prizes! Work...

Episode 82: And Relax... from 2013-12-24T18:22:54

Hello from a tinsel-bedecked Cheshire Plain. Join me as I wrap presents, indulge in a bit more Christmas music and open a parcel from The Golden Skein. Listen

Episode 81: We Have A Finished Item! from 2013-12-15T07:23:14

Hello from a not-quite-as-blustery-as-yesterday Plain! A brief episode, just so I can play some Christmas music.... Finished Object: Woo hoo! My Woolly Wormhead Mystery Hat is finished! Ravelr...

Episode 80: The Knitting Podcast With Hardly Any Knitting from 2013-12-08T17:27:19

Hello from the Plain! Proper show notes will follow ASAP, but here are the music and contact linky bits! Music: Intro music is Rondopolska by Barry Philips, from the album Tråd, final music is ...

Episode 79: Madness from 2013-11-24T18:05:53

Hello from Bedlam…. In this episode, I probably repeat myself about some Works in Progress, smile at some crocheted critters and explain what’s happening in my world... Works in Progress Here’...

Episode 78: A Brief Message from 2013-11-09T02:43:59

Hello from a pre-sunrise Oxfordshire! This is a brief episode simply to highlight the Manchester Hyperbolic Coral Reef and the drop in sessions that are taking place today, 9th November 2013, Sunda...

Episode 77: Stick A Fork In Me Baby, I'm Done! from 2013-10-30T16:19:48

Halloooo from somewhere on the M6. In this episode I share finished objects (wahay!), shake my head in despair at how easily I'm distracted and look forward to an impromptu workshop. Off The Nee...

Episode 76: Colour Theory from 2013-10-12T02:24:29

Hello everyone. Where did September go? Yarndale I didn't record any audio at Hatopia a limited edition by Woolly Wormhead. Full details about the collection...

Episode 74: Snatched Moments from 2013-08-08T03:28:05

Snatching a moment to speak to you all between filling a skip and trying to get on top of the ironing! This episode is accompanied by spinning on the Traddy. On and Off the Needles and Hooks I'...

Episode 73: Putting Louise Out Of Her Misery... from 2013-07-27T17:50:33

Hello from my garden here on the Plain. Not to self - don't place the iPhone on the same level as the Joy when recording in the garden in future! Sorry if you find the spinning noise annoying; at l...

Episode 72 from 2013-07-13T01:25:25

Some (not so) brief ramblings, the night before the show... apologies, not been edited to remove ums... Something I Really Like My new Ruth Packham Woolyknit Oxfordshire County & Thame Show. I've so far completed three more projects for classes: a pai...

Episode 69: It's That Time Of Year Again! from 2013-06-22T06:00:05

Hello from a delayed episode recorded in May. Reports and a family bereavement conspired to throw me into a flat spin and I didn't edit this for ages. Apologies for the delay. It'll probably be lik...

Episode 68: Knitting&Crochet Blog Week 2013 from 2013-04-26T16:38:49

A little mini-episode to tie in with this year's Knitting and Crochet Blog Week, organised by Eskimimi. If you want to find any of the blogposts, you nee...

Episode 67: Zips and Lips from 2013-04-05T13:54:19

Hello from an almost Springlike Cheshire Plain, specifically the carpark in the Blakemere Craft Village! In this episode I waffle on about the weather...

Episode 66: Daffodils, Crocuses and Penguins, Oh My! from 2013-03-24T12:21:47

Hello from a distinctly un-Springlike Cheshire Plain... brrr! On The Needles I've completed the waist decreases on Adrift, but I've decided to lengthen it and add some complimentary increases. Rav...

Episode 65: On The Road from 2013-02-19T15:45:04

Hello from the M6, via a very long delay... sorry! In this episode I celebrate our mini KAL, talk about a new toy and swoon a little over Mr Thornton. On The Needles A few more rows on Adr...

Episode 64: Resolved from 2013-01-13T12:49:45

Hello from a crisp Cheshire Plain! In this episode I admit to a thick head, update you on some works in progress and share some New Year's Resolutions. Future Knits CaithnessCraftCollective podcast Listen

Episode 62: Une Carte Postale de Paris from 2012-12-26T04:38:23

Hello all! this is an extra episode, recorded when we visited Paris earlier this year. Here are a few snaps...  Who couldn't include the Eiffel Tower? Especially at dusk, when it's covered in tw...

Episode 61: Once Upon a Christmas On Northumberland Street from 2012-12-24T09:48:05

Hello from an incredibly cold and windy north East of England! This episode contains another small amount of knitting, a present fail situation and some windy audio from The Toon. Knitting After...

Episode 60: Under A Rock from 2012-12-23T12:19:54

Hello from a cold and wet Cheshire Plain. In this episode I share the world’s smallest amount of knitting, drool over some cables and share some happy and some sad news. On The Needles: Some Listen

Episode59: Oops I Did It Again! from 2012-12-01T01:54:18

Hello from a distinctly chilly Cheshire Plain! In this episode I wonder if I've lost my marbles, coo over a virtual new-born and confess my latest obsession... On The Needles Listen

Episode 56: Legacy from 2012-08-18T06:56:07

Hello from a very summery day here on the Plain. In this episode I consider the London 2012 legacy, drool over thoughts of indie dyers and warp a loom.

On the Hooks and Needles

Episode 55: A Postcard From The Olympics from 2012-08-10T14:08:44

Hello from a variety of Olympic venues and tourist sites in London. The Olympics have started!! In this episode I try to capture a flavour of what it's like to attend some of the events, plus I vis...

Episode 54: Olympic Fever from 2012-07-28T10:30:17

Hello from a rather noisy back garden in the North East of England! In this episode, I get over excited about all thinks Olympic. Forgive me. Finished Objects Listen

Episode 52: Media Storm from 2012-06-10T16:20:12

Just a brief episode to bring listeners up to speed on developments with the Woolsack project. There has been a lot of media coverage this week, so I thought I would round it up for you.... oh and ...

Episode 51: Jubilee! from 2012-06-05T12:14:10

Hello from a bunting-bedecked Cheshire Plain. In this episode I provide a few updates, sympathise with elderly people stood in the rain and consider the quandry of when a Union Jack is not a Uni...

Episode 50: Gold? from 2012-05-07T15:44:07

Hello from a sunny Cheshire Plain! In this episode I reflect on my lack of productivity, review a new toy and ‘fess up on my purchases at Wonderwool Wales. Works in Progress A little bit...

Episode 49: Get Stuffed! from 2012-04-23T16:08:30

Hello from the Plain, where we're being bombarded with April showers! This is a short episode to sum up after the Woolsack stuffing event. I'd love to show you pictures, but Blogger AND Podbean are...

Episode 48: Cosy Crazy from 2012-04-15T15:38:11

Hello from a sunny spot in Oxfordshire. This episode I'm out and about, taking advantage of the lovely weather! Woolsack Update Cushions are taking over my l...

Episode 47: Sheer Indulgence from 2012-04-09T15:20:06

Hello from the Cheshire Plain. Thanks for allowing me this moment of self-indulgence (yes, I know, a very long momemt!) Links Knit A Journey podcast; M...

Episode 46: Spinning and Knitting and Prizes, Oh My! from 2012-04-04T12:29:19

Hello from a cold and blustery Cheshire Plain. This episode I share spinning, update you on my Woolsack progress and reveal the answers to the Manchester music quiz. Spinning: I finished spinning ...

Episode 45: And... Relax from 2012-03-31T07:07:11

Hello from a slightly overcast Cheshire Plain. In this episode I talk about the original Woolsack, twitch over big art projects and small children and say thank you. A lot. Works in Progress/Wool...

Episode 44: Woolsack Woes from 2012-03-23T02:39:33

Just a brief set of show notes to accompany this appeal. Please, please, please, if you are in the UK and can knit a 4 inch square in British wool, either your own handspun or commercial British ya...

Episode 43: A Postcard From... The Lake District from 2012-03-18T13:07:31

Hello from a gloriously sunny, if blustery, Cheshire Plain. In this episode I talk about my crafty AD/HD, bemoan a lack of pictures and send you a postcard from my recent break in the Lakes. Works...

Episode 42: Life, The Universe and Everything from 2012-03-11T07:46:20

Hello from a glorious Cheshire Plain. In this bumper episode I discuss dying, squawk about space and am rendered speechless... Thanks for the feedback on Episode 41: A Postcard from Manchester. It...

Episode 41: A Postcard from Manchester from 2012-02-26T18:07:33

Hello from the Cheshire Plain. Spring is definitely in the air! This episode sees the launch of a new, occasional, series A Postcard From... A prize is available for anyone who can identify the mus...

Episode 40: Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby! from 2012-02-19T04:12:46

A repost of Episode 40 to counteract the gremlins! Hello from a coffeeshop in Knutsford! In this episode I contemplate comfort knitting, smack my forehead at my own stupidity and, on listening bac...

Episode 39: What's In A Name? from 2012-02-04T14:19:21

Hello from a cold and wintery Cheshire Plain! This episode I share limited progress, explain terminology and hector my listeners. Giveaway: Thank you for all your entries. We have winners! Works...

Episode 38: Happy New Year! from 2012-01-29T18:18:39

Hello from my newly decorated conservatory! This episode I natter about nibbling sleeves, compare spinners to moths, and contemplate future plans. Giveaway If you would like to be entered into the...

Episode 37: Happy Podiversary To Me! from 2011-12-29T07:18:24

Full show notes will follow shortly. If you'd like to enter the Posh Yarn giveaway, leave a message here or over at the Ravelry board telling me why you would like to win a skein of laceweight Pos...

Episode 36: The Night Before Christmas from 2011-12-24T12:52:21

Hello from an unseasonably mild Cheshire Plain. This episode is another brief one, just to keep me sane I think... On the Needles: I now have a pair of finished Listen

Episode 34: Argh.....Christmas! from 2011-12-11T11:52:40

Hello from a very wet Cheshire Plain. Today I dream about a future space, announce a winner and gibber not so quietly about the nigh-on uncontrollable urge to knit Christmas presents. Congratulati...

Episode 33: Woolsack - A Call To Arms from 2011-12-05T02:23:33

Hello from a blustery Cheshire Plain. This episode is entirely focussed on the Woolsack project, including an interview with from 2011-11-23T17:38:19

Hello from a chilly Cheshire Plain. In this episode I talk about extra spinning, the joy of little hats and saggy knees. We have a listeners' map! Please...

Episode 31: The One Without The Knitting from 2011-10-29T05:53:03

Hello from a drizzly Cheshire Plain. In this episode I talk about all the other things I've been doing instead of knitting, play with a new toy and wax lyrical about squash. We have a listeners' m...

Episode 29 repost from 2011-09-24T03:31:44

A repost of Episode 29 in the hope that it's not eaten by iTunes this time!

Episode 28: Normal Service from 2011-08-15T04:59:58

Show notes to follow ASAP, currently available on yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com (limitations of mobile browsing!)

Episode 27: Catching Up from 2011-08-05T16:27:11

Hello AGAIN from the Cheshire Plain! This is the last episode in this marathon catching up session, honest! We have a listeners' map! Please go on over ...

Episode 26: Best In Show? from 2011-08-04T14:34:59

Hello from a wet Cheshire Plain. OK, it's raining, but after the heatwave I've experienced over the last week, I'm enjoying feeling cooler! Sadly I'm still arguing with the new mic, so I've used th...

Episode 25.2: Do-over from 2011-08-03T15:26:37

Hello from a sunny Cheshire Plain. Apologies for the long delay in re-recording this. Even now, I haven't quite worked out the new mic as I needed to swap to the hand-held recorder for the last par...

Episode 24: Wonderwool Wales 2011 from 2011-04-17T06:44:51

Hello from a blooming Cheshire Plain. In this episode, come with me as I go to Wonderwool Wales! Apologies for the occasional background noise, I've tried to even the levels out as best I could. O...

Episode 23: Moebius or Möbius? from 2011-03-28T00:50:46

Hello from a blooming Cheshire Plain! This episode I share a little industrial heritage, show my maths geek credentials and ponder travel plans. Review: Patricia Ackroyd's talk at the Cheshire WSD ...

Episode 22: Er...Happy New Year? from 2011-03-14T17:00:38

Repost of Episode 22 in MP3 format.

Episode 21: One Year Old! from 2010-12-29T10:23:07

Hello from a defrosted Cheshire Plain. In this episode I talk last minute Christmas knitting, share discoveries over my sense of self and raise a glass in toast! On the Needles: Here's a photo of t...

Episode 20: Christmas Cheer from 2010-12-17T14:49

Hello from a frozen Cheshire Plain. In this episode I make excuses for not knitting, visit a new shop and drink mulled wine- hic! On the Needles: I finished the second Christmas cowl, made from Listen

Episode 19: Christmas Spirit from 2010-12-05T15:17:27

Hello from a slushy Cheshire Plain. This week we've had snow, along with most of the UK, although the thaw started yesterday. Still plenty of the white stuff on the Peaks in the distance though! Th...

Episode 18: A Flurry of Fibre (and Yarn!) from 2010-11-11T13:30:36

Hello from a very blustery Cheshire today. Batten down the hatches, mother! In this episode, I talk Tudor, catch up with some new friends and reflect on how bad I am at actually joining in! On the...

Episode 17: The Early One That Was Really Late from 2010-10-21T01:39:26

Sorry for the delay! Proper show notes with links to follow

Episode 16: UK Knit Camp (Part the Second) from 2010-09-20T01:05:37

Hello from an autumnal Cheshire Plain. In this episode I offer up a moment of ritual humiliation with an authority figure, reflect on professional behaviour and talk about record breakers. Swag fr...

Episode 15: UK Knit Camp (Part the First) from 2010-08-22T16:37:11

Hello from behind a pile of fibre and washing here in the Cheshire Plain. Another bumper episode this week, with a report from the weekdays of the recent UK Knit Camp at Stirling in Scotland. Despi...

Episode 14: It's Show Time! from 2010-08-08T04:35:50

Hello from a distinctly un-summery Cheshire Plain. It's a bumper one this time around! This episode I share some finished objects, give you a history lesson and subject you all to my ramblings and ...

Episode 13: Gettin' Woolly With It from 2010-07-25T04:55:08

Hello from a chilled Cheshire Plain - it's the summer holidays! Yayyy! In this episode I talk hat design, upcoming events and confess to my inner beardie. What's on the needles: No real progress o...

Episode 12: Has anyone seen my mojo? from 2010-07-03T12:14:04

Hello from a little piece of green space overlooking the Weaver Navigation Canal. In this episode I muse on my missing mojo, announce a winner and ponder on tails as an essential accessory. UFO co...

Episode 11: Upcoming from 2010-05-22T05:52:01

Hello and apologies for the delay in uploading this episode which was actually recorded last Sunday. Events and internet access have conspired against me. Proper show notes will follow, but the Dun...

Episode 10: Wonderwool Wales from 2010-05-04T16:15:53

Hello from a sunny yet cold Cheshire Plain. In this episode I talk about the wanderer returning, wander with a wonderful friend and wonder at Wonderwool Wales. What's on my needles, hooks and whee...

Episode 9: Silence from 2010-04-18T23:55:14

Hello from an eerily silent Cheshire Plain. In this episode I talk about the lack of background noise, urge people to exercise their democratic responsibility and admit to a guilty change of allegi...

Episode 8: Make, Do and Knit from 2010-04-01T12:17:03

Hello from the Plain! This episode I celebrate my own making and doing and talk about the recent Make, Do and Knit event from Liverpool. On my needles, hooks and spindle: I finished seaming the Listen

Episode 7: Indie Girl from 2010-03-20T05:35:01

Hello from a damp but spring-like Cheshire Plain! In this episode I talk about slumping, indie dyers, Yarn Forward magazine and blow my chance of being an extra in Larkrise to Candleford. What's o...

Episode 6: Incoherence from 2010-03-03T15:43:47

Hello, from a very tired and rambling podcaster. In this episode I pause a lot, lose the thread, talk about going cold turkey and let the cat significantly reduce the audio quality. Links: Listen

Episode 5 (repost): Citius, Altius, Fortius from 2010-02-21T04:23:39

Apologies for the Gremlins in the first attempt to upload this episode. Hello from an almost spring-like Cheshire Plain! Today I talk about the from 2010-01-09T08:07:48

Hello from the frost-bitten Cheshire Plain here in the North-West of England! In this episode I talk about snow, labyrinthitis and get cross with the cat. On the Needles: I talk about the Listen

Episode 1 from 2009-12-29T14:12:39

Hello and welcome to the first episode in a new podcast for knitters, crocheters and anyone who loves playing with yarn. What's on my needles: I've just cast on the Sparkly Red Monkeys (click Listen