Summary: 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! <br> <br> On the Needles and Hooks: I finished the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/knitted-e-cloth">Schuyler blanket in memory of Andrew and Claire</a> that I first talked about in Episode 2. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Thanks to everyone who contributed a square: smorancie; simplebeans; elljay; sassi-sketti; diamandy; jenknitsalot; LateFordinner; LKManitou; blakdove; Scarletti; YarnDiva; instar; NinjaBunnyStudios; Una; my Mum and also to YarnCloud and Riana for the help in edging.Thanks also to fakeknitter for the beautiful label. <br> <br> I've also caught up on some Baker's Dozen Squares. This is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/starburst-new-millenium-12-afghan-block">Starburst New Millenium</a>12" block by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/designs-by-muggins">Designs by Muggins</a>. <br> <br> I've also cast on for a plain sock in <a href="http://web.me.com/mmtesting45337/EasyKnits/Home.html">EasyKnits</a> Biffle+ in the Carosel colourway. Love it! <br> <br> It's so lovely, I bought some for you too! Here it is in Boysenberry. If you'd like to win this, leave a comment telling me why you have to have it in your stash, either here, or at <a href="http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/">http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/</a> or at the Ravelry group <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/yarns-from-the-plain-podcast">here</a> by the end of 30th November 2010. <br> <br> Fibre Flurry was a real joy, well organised with a heaving market place in a delightful location. Here are the two buildings. Firstly, the Saracen's Head, where the market place and the cafe were: <br> <br> Then the Old Grammar School, the site of the workshops: <br> <br> Review: <a href="http://web.me.com/mmtesting45337/EasyKnits/Home.html">Easyknits</a> Biffle+ in 70% Superwash BFL/ 20% Silk / 10% Cashmere <br> <br> Something I really Like: Sock Clubs. Photo shows <a href="http://www.filzflash.de/shop.php">lollipop.yarn</a> yarn from Catherine on the left and <a href="http://www.rohrspatzundwollmeise.de/httpdocs/flash_content/rohrspatzundwollmeise.html">Wollmeise</a> from the Socktopus <a href="http://www.knitloveclub.com/blog/">Knit Love Club</a> on the right. <br> <br> I also reveal my first parcel from the EasyKnits <a href="http://web.me.com/mmtesting45337/EasyKnits/Clubs_Socks.html">Sock Club</a>. (I'm not sponsored by EasyKnits, BTW, I just love the yarn!) <br> <br> Links: <a href="http://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/">Knitting Goddess</a>; <a href="http://www.poshyarn.co.uk/">Posh Yarn</a>; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FeltStudioUK">FeltStudioUK</a>; <a href="http://www.annkingstone.com/">Ann Kingstone</a>; <a href="http://www.atomicknitting.co.uk/">Atomic Knitting</a>. <br> <br> Don't forget the competition for the Easyknits Biffle + in Boysenberry. Leave a comment telling me why you have to have it in your stash, either here, or at <a href="http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/">http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/</a> or at the Ravelry group <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/yarns-from-the-plain-podcast">here</a> by the end of 30th November 2010. <br> <br> Music: Rondopolska by Barry Philips, from the album Tråd, available from <a href="http://magnatune.com/">Magnatune</a>. <br> <br> Feel free to leave a comment here or at <a href="http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/">http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/</a>, or email me at <a href="https://yarnsfromtheplain.podbean.com/mailto:yarnsfromtheplain@googlemail.com">yarnsfromtheplain@googlemail.com</a>. We have a Ravelry group <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/gro"></a>
