Finding my marbles, one by one by one…
Last week, I flew up to Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Yarn Festival. I’d heard great things, but I wasn’t prepared for the amazingness to come! I’ve finally finished editing the hoooours of footage I took over that weekend, so you get an extra special triple-whammy today!
Enjoy!
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I’m taking you skating, driving and cooking with me this week! I hope you have as much fun watching this episode as I had editing it.
Leave a comment on Episode 19 once you’ve done your Random Act of Kindness (before 20th March) to be in with a chance to win yarn, stitch markers or a pattern book.
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Peace, love and sunny days,
Vero
White Pine pullover by Andrea Mowry
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/white-pine-2
Edinburgh Yarn Festival
Thursday Knit Night
http://www.edinyarnfest.com/kick-off-knit-night/
Friday & Saturday Podcaster meetups
12:30 to 2pm in the Blacker Yarns Podcaster Lounge
http://www.edinyarnfest.com/blacker-yarns-podcast-lounge-2016/
Music by Jeff Kaale on Soundcloud.com
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Random acts of kindness make the world go ’round.
Leave a comment once you’ve done your good deed to be in with a chance to win one of the lovely giveaway prizes to celebrate Along The Lanes reaching the 2000 subscribers milestone. (Before 20th March 2016)
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Peace, love and random acts of kindness,
Vero
Thank you to Skein Queen, Fripperies & Bibelots and Pom Pom for their generous giveaway goodies!
Skein Queen
http://skeinqueenyarns.com
Fripperies & Bibelots stitch markers
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/fripperiesnbibelots
Take Heart by Fiona Alice, in collaboration with Pom Pom Magazine
FreeAgent Accounting Software
http://fre.ag/3wpeqsah
(This is a referral link: you get 10% off, I get 10% off, we’re all happy and more productive!)
Inventables X-Carve
https://www.inventables.com/technologies/x-carve
Tikki Knits
http://www.tikkiknits.com/blog/small-circumference-knitting
VeryPinkKnits
Edinburgh Yarn Festival
http://www.edinyarnfest.com
Gemini by Jane Richmond
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEss12/PATTgemini.php
Hedgehog Fibres
http://hedgehogfibres.com
Knitlandia by Clara Parkes
http://www.abramsbooks.com/product/knitlandia_9781617691904/
Echo Beach by Kieran Foley
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/echo-beach
Music by preppeller
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In this episode, I consider moving back to Canada, show off my completed Gemini top, and go stash diving for the perfect purple sock yarn.
Rachel Atkinson kindly offered 25% discount on the Reasons to be Cheerful socks. Use the code ALONGTHELANES (before 21st February 2016, at midnight GMT) when checking out on Ravelry to take advantage of the code.
Here’s the link to the Reasons to be Cheerful socks pattern
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reasons-to-be-cheerful
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DeeDeeLou’s frame with button heart: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/DeeDeeLou/mittens-on-a-string
My Pinterest profile: https://uk.pinterest.com/veropeps/
Unravel, The Game: http://www.unravelgame.com/
Dawn Nicole, Hand Lettering Class: http://bydawnnicole.com/hand-type-tips
Music by Preppeller
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I make a big ol’ stew to weather the cold stormy weather we’ve been having, share my knitting and foodie projects, and take you to Knit Night at the pub with me. Excitement abounds as Along The Lanes nears 2000 subscribers, and I make plans to go to the Edinburgh Yarn Festival. Join me there? 😀
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Reasons to be Cheerful socks
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reasons-to-be-cheerful
Nikka Vord by Gudrun Johnson
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nikka-vord
Edinburgh Yarn Festival (18-20th March)
http://www.edinyarnfest.com
Music by Jeff Kaale on Soundcloud.com
I used the following ingredients, but change them based on what you have, or what you fancy!
– Cooked ham, cubed
– Pumpkin, cubed
– 2 red onions, chopped
– 4 cloves of chopped garlic
– 1 tin of Pinto beans, rinsed
– 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
– Vegetable stock, if needed to add a bit of liquid
Spices & herbs (to your own taste): Ground coriander, cumin, paprika, chilli powder, smoked salt, pepper, cinnamon and a squeeze of my favourite BBQ sauce, Sweet Baby Ray’s.
Sweat the onions for a few minutes. If you need to cook the meat, do this before adding everything else in. Otherwise, throw all ingredients in on medium heat, stir in your spices and add the vegetable stock.
Cook it on medium heat for at least half an hour, ideally an hour, until everything’s softened and the sauce has become nice and thick. Add fresh chopped coriander if you like.
Serve with white or brown rice and, if you’ve made yours spicy, a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream to balance out the spice. Perfect with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc!
Enjoy!
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Welcome to my craft room once again. Today, some spinning, sushi and a sweet, sweet giveaway winner announced.
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KnitPicks Hawthorne Sport
http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/knit-picks-hawthorne-sport-multi
Gemini by Jane Richmond
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gemini-3
Holland Handmade
https://www.etsy.com/shop/hollandhandmadeco
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08Z6appRg1ojf009qRVmQw
Lina Knits
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb54mo7ImX6P_6xXBeWxaqg
Music by Jeff Kaale on Soundcloud.com
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I’m back with loads of awesome projects to bust your stash, make you laugh and inspire.
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Peace, love and gingerbread,
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Stashbusting Helix Hats by Jessica Rose
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stashbusting-helix-hats
Fish Lips Kiss Heel sock heel technique
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel
KnitPicks Felici self-striping yarn
http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/knit-picks-felici
Yarns by Old Maiden Aunt
http://oldmaidenaunt.com
Music by Jeff Kaale http://soundcloud.com/jeff-kaale http://instagram.com/jeffkaale
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December flew by; I’ve acquired a whole box of new yarn stash, started some fabulous new projects (including my Exploration Station!) and went for a wander on a beach and to an amazing beer shop, just before jumping into Christmas celebrations.
I’m also announcing a new Craft-along for 2016 – the Battle Against Boring – which includes a fun first prize for those who share their goals for the craft-along!
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Peace, love and happy Christmas,
Vero
Full show notes coming after I’ve had a few more Christmas drinks!
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Knitwear designer and colour lover Stephen West came by Cambridge on his tour of European cities. We had a chat about knitting inspiration, finding beauty in the ugly and mad inventions.
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http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stephen-west
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Stephen West:
http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stephen-west
The Sheep Shop, Cambridge:
http://sheepshopcambridge.co.uk
Along The Lanes episode 3, where I shared the Exploration Station colour options.
Along The Lanes episode 4, where I show the winner of the Exploration Station colour options.
Nancy Marchant:
http://www.briochestitch.com
Sparkleduck yarns:
http://www.sparkleduck.com/shop/
Music by preppeller 🙂
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