INTRODUCTION
You can find me on Instagram and Ravelry. We also have a Ravelry group!
An extra special 50th episode welcome - and thank you so much for giving the podcast a shot and sticking with me!
I've updated my opening sequence to celebrate! The hand-lettering was done by my lovely friend Siân. You can find her on Instagram @I_Drawed_It and at her Etsy shop I Drawed It. A big shout out to Rich as well, for animating it and for all the work he does making Tea & Possibilities look so swish - I couldn't do it without him!
Today’s tea is peppermint as I've just had my lunch! We have a tea recommendation thread on the Ravelry group, if you're looking for something new to try.
To celebrate hitting the big 5-0, I'm giving away the Selbu Mitten Club II, kindly donated by the lovely Skeindeer Knits. The winner was post number 4 - MadLaura!
An extra special 50th episode welcome - and thank you so much for giving the podcast a shot and sticking with me!
I've updated my opening sequence to celebrate! The hand-lettering was done by my lovely friend Siân. You can find her on Instagram @I_Drawed_It and at her Etsy shop I Drawed It. A big shout out to Rich as well, for animating it and for all the work he does making Tea & Possibilities look so swish - I couldn't do it without him!
Today’s tea is peppermint as I've just had my lunch! We have a tea recommendation thread on the Ravelry group, if you're looking for something new to try.
To celebrate hitting the big 5-0, I'm giving away the Selbu Mitten Club II, kindly donated by the lovely Skeindeer Knits. The winner was post number 4 - MadLaura!
WIP'D UP
Pattern: Be My Baby by Rebecca Parker
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Stormy Grey, Slate Grey, Daffodil Yellow, Buttercup Yellow and Champagne White
Pattern: Harvest's Bounty by Vikki Bird
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Coral and Basil
On a night out a few weeks ago, I managed to lose a hat that my Nan had made for me years ago. But I managed to find some Sirdar Escape DK, despite it being discontinued - so I will get a replacement Nan hat!
MadLaura was the winner of the giveaway and she had asked for my top three sweaters, socks or shawl patterns or my top three indie dyers.
I couldn't possibly choose - so I decided to go for her other suggestion which was top three podcasts, audio or video.
I have a definite split in the way I consume podcasts - if it's knitting related, it's likely to be a YouTube podcast, but anything else and it's likely to be audio. The visual nature of knitting just lends itself to video podcasts. So I decided to share my top three audio - non-knitting -podcasts.
Before I do so, I wanted to give a special mention to three knitting podcasts:
Cast On - this was the first knitting podcast that I listened to (it might actually have been my first podcast ever) and I still go back to it because it's so fun and thoughtful and beautifully produced.
The Knitmore Girls - I've been tuning in weekly for about six years now. I just love them and it's great to follow along as the family has grown.
Pomcast - a monthly podcast from the Pom Pom Quarterly team which is so fun and quirky. I love the peek behind the scenes at Pom Pom HQ and the interviews are awesome.
But now for my Top Three!
Rex Factor
Graham and Ali review the monarchs of England from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. I binged this and am now about to start on series 2 - the kings and queens of Scotland. I hear they're going to start series 3 in the new year, focusing on the consorts.
It's super interesting, if you have any interest in British history, but it's also funny - which is how I end up remembering so much of it!
They've also recently launched an animated episode on YouTube (I spotted this on their Instagram, so I've no idea if this a series or a pilot)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
Casper and Vanessa approach the Harry Potter series as a sacred text, reading a chapter a week through a particular theme, looking at what lessons they can take from the story.
Whether you're religious or not, I think you'll find something to enjoy in this - it's very respectful, sometimes humorous and definitely always gives me something to think about. I've saved some of my favourite thoughts under the Podcasts highlight on my Instagram.
I'm all caught up now and am reading along with Order of the Phoenix.
They've just announced that their advertising will be pulled and they're looking for donations and Patreon subscribers to keep the podcast going. If you enjoy it, I really recommend supporting them if you're able.
The LDN Girls
Janice and Zainab - both of whom I know and think are fabulous - talk about what it's like to be a black woman in London today.
Apart from knowing the women who run the podcast and thinking they're incredibly smart and articulate, I really appreciate hearing about their experience. It often differs from mine and I think hearing about that difference is key to educating yourself.
It's super interesting, often funny, and I can't wait for their comeback!
HERE BE SPOILERS
MadLaura was the winner of the giveaway and she had asked for my top three sweaters, socks or shawl patterns or my top three indie dyers.
I couldn't possibly choose - so I decided to go for her other suggestion which was top three podcasts, audio or video.
I have a definite split in the way I consume podcasts - if it's knitting related, it's likely to be a YouTube podcast, but anything else and it's likely to be audio. The visual nature of knitting just lends itself to video podcasts. So I decided to share my top three audio - non-knitting -podcasts.
Before I do so, I wanted to give a special mention to three knitting podcasts:
Cast On - this was the first knitting podcast that I listened to (it might actually have been my first podcast ever) and I still go back to it because it's so fun and thoughtful and beautifully produced.
The Knitmore Girls - I've been tuning in weekly for about six years now. I just love them and it's great to follow along as the family has grown.
Pomcast - a monthly podcast from the Pom Pom Quarterly team which is so fun and quirky. I love the peek behind the scenes at Pom Pom HQ and the interviews are awesome.
But now for my Top Three!
Rex Factor
Graham and Ali review the monarchs of England from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. I binged this and am now about to start on series 2 - the kings and queens of Scotland. I hear they're going to start series 3 in the new year, focusing on the consorts.
It's super interesting, if you have any interest in British history, but it's also funny - which is how I end up remembering so much of it!
They've also recently launched an animated episode on YouTube (I spotted this on their Instagram, so I've no idea if this a series or a pilot)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
Casper and Vanessa approach the Harry Potter series as a sacred text, reading a chapter a week through a particular theme, looking at what lessons they can take from the story.
Whether you're religious or not, I think you'll find something to enjoy in this - it's very respectful, sometimes humorous and definitely always gives me something to think about. I've saved some of my favourite thoughts under the Podcasts highlight on my Instagram.
I'm all caught up now and am reading along with Order of the Phoenix.
They've just announced that their advertising will be pulled and they're looking for donations and Patreon subscribers to keep the podcast going. If you enjoy it, I really recommend supporting them if you're able.
The LDN Girls
Janice and Zainab - both of whom I know and think are fabulous - talk about what it's like to be a black woman in London today.
Apart from knowing the women who run the podcast and thinking they're incredibly smart and articulate, I really appreciate hearing about their experience. It often differs from mine and I think hearing about that difference is key to educating yourself.
It's super interesting, often funny, and I can't wait for their comeback!
KNIT & NATTER
A few people said they'd love to hear more about my job, so I thought I'd share a little bit more about it this week.
I now work for a military charity which has three main aims:
Commemorating those who fought in the First World War, as this year marks 100 years since the end of the war.
Educating younger generations about the war as it's not as widely taught as the Second World War.
Healing veterans today, but raising money through sales, all profits of which go to charities that support veterans in various ways.
It's a very new charity and a very small team, but I'm lucky in the people I work with and that I get to pitch in with so much. It's a very busy time for us at the moment as the 100th anniversary of the Armistice is this November and we've just launched a new podcast! But despite the busyness and the length of my to-do lists it's great fun and I appreciate feeling like I'm doing positive work in the world.
That's all, folks! I'll see you soon for another cup of tea!
I now work for a military charity which has three main aims:
Commemorating those who fought in the First World War, as this year marks 100 years since the end of the war.
Educating younger generations about the war as it's not as widely taught as the Second World War.
Healing veterans today, but raising money through sales, all profits of which go to charities that support veterans in various ways.
It's a very new charity and a very small team, but I'm lucky in the people I work with and that I get to pitch in with so much. It's a very busy time for us at the moment as the 100th anniversary of the Armistice is this November and we've just launched a new podcast! But despite the busyness and the length of my to-do lists it's great fun and I appreciate feeling like I'm doing positive work in the world.
That's all, folks! I'll see you soon for another cup of tea!
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