Alex Collins | Episode 60 Show Notes - A knitting and sewing podcast
Hello friends, welcome to episode sixty of my knitting and sewing podcast! If you're interested to learn more about any of the pieces I share in this episode you can find all the details below.
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WHAT I'M WEARING
Novice Slipover by Petite Knit knit using Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool in Charcoal (melange) 956
Isla Shawl by Astrid Troland knit using John Arbon Exmoor Sock 4ply in Mizzle (5g) Mackerel Sky (25g) and Hemel (8g)
WHAT I'VE BEEN KNITTING
Vanilla Socks knit using Opal Viridian Schafpate in Princess and Scheepjes Metropolis in Copenhagen
Vanilla Socks knit using Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos in Fall Night and Scheepjes Metropolis in Marseille
Everyday Mohair Shawl knit in Lang Yarns Kid Color in 04 Red Gold and CoopKnits Socks Yeah! in Quartz
WHAT I'VE BEEN SPINNING
Woollen Wytch Bluefaced Leicester Fibre
WHAT I'VE BEEN SEWING
Simple Modern Baby Quilt sewn using Dashwood Studio Playtime by JoJo CoCo and Dashwood Studio Twist fabrics
EVENTS
Southern Wool Show, Newbury - Sat 30th & Sun 31st August 2025
MENTIONS
SHOP UPDATE
As you saw me mention in this podcast episode I sell project bags and knitting accessories for makers. See what's available in the shop today or email me to request a custom order.
Thanks again for watching. Until next time, Alex x
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