Summary: 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. <br> <br> Swag from Knit Camp: <br> <br> Natural shades of Shetland sample packs from <a href="http://www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk/epages/BT2741.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT2741/Categories">Jamieson & Smith</a>; Rainbow Merino Tops from <a href="http://easyknits.co.uk/">EasyKnits</a>; a selection of luscious fibres from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Freyalyn">Freyalyn's Fibres</a>; undyed Falkland (not in picture) from <a href="http://www.dtcrafts.co.uk/">DT Craft & Design</a> green 100% superwash merino from <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/AbstractCat">Abstract Cat</a>; two 100% Superwash Merino from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leftcoastyarns">Left Coast Yarns</a>; and a nice 100% wool (can't remember what!) in heathery pinks from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lmmperry">Thistledown Yarns</a>. <br> <br> Back to Back Challenge: <br> <br> Team members posing with the Provost of Stirling, Fergus Wood. From L to R: Astrid and Angela (co-owners of <a href="http://www.knittybitty.de/">knittybitty.de</a>), Susan, the Provost, Ann (in front), Miriam (behind) and Freyalyn. Sandra is behind Freyalyn and obscured in this shot. <br> <br> The finished article! From L to R: Ann, Susan, Sandra, Astrid, Steve modelled the sweater, Angela, Miriam and Freyalyn (with thanks to <a href="http://woollythoughts.com/">Woolly Thoughts</a> for the use of the photograph). <br> <br> Upcoming Events: Susan Crawford at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Fibre">Fibre & Clay</a>, Knutsford, 21st and 23rd September; http://www.fibreflurry.co.uk/, Birmingham, 30th October. <br> <br> Additional Links: <a href="http://www.woollywormhead.com/">Woolly Wormhead</a>; Horti Honey's <a href="http://hortihoney.wordpress.com/2010/09/18/in-which-i-finally-blog-about-knit-camp/">blogpost</a> and Lucy Neatby's <a href="http://happystitches.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/the-aftermath-of-uk-knit-camp/">blogpost</a> about Knit Camp. <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/groups/yarns-from-the-plain-podcast">here</a>, so come on over to chat. You can find me on Ravelry as talesfromtheplain and on Twitter as talesfromplain (although Tweeting can be sporadic!). <br> <br> TTFN, Nic
