'Houston, we have lift off' Episode 8 'The Self Contained Knitter' (Patreon)

Welcome to Dans 'The Self Contained Knitter' show!

Every month join Dan in his quest to knit a garment all on his own. This episode he reflects on the excitement around joining sleeves to a body for the first time and he talks a little bit about the power of the mind.

So join Dan as he:

• Discusses language and pronunciations mentioning specifically ‘Burgh’ and its meanings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgh
• Talks a little about Stonegate in York https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonegate_(York)
• Mentions the Minster and King Henry VIII visit which we covered in this episode of ‘New Adventures’ in 2018 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-5-of-20022767
• Discusses Westminster Hall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Westminster
• Talks about joining sleeves to a body when knitting a sweater
• Discusses the benefits of using the mind to help you achieve your best
• Talks a little bit about how forgiving the Lettlopi yarn is. Watch our review of the yarn here https://www.patreon.com/posts/42557235

Techniques mentioned:

• Tinking Back https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-kay-tinks-46076232
• Colour work floats https://www.patreon.com/posts/38742571

Patterns mentioned:

• Riddari https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/riddari
• Afmæli - 20-year Anniversary Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/afmli---20-year-anniversary-sweater

Catch up with the rest of the series here:

• Episode 1 'Dans Plan' https://www.patreon.com/posts/self-contained-1-40707984
• Episode 2 'Outstanding Progress'https://www.patreon.com/posts/41899366
• Episode 3 'Reality Check' https://www.patreon.com/posts/reality-check-3-42957748
• Episode 4 'Going Off Piste' https://www.patreon.com/posts/44218543
• Episode 5 'Take Stock' https://www.patreon.com/posts/taking-stock-5-45063024
• Episode 6 'The Benefits of a Plan' https://www.patreon.com/posts/benefits-of-plan-46650795
• Episode 7 'Look before you Leap'  https://www.patreon.com/posts/look-before-you-47866877
• Episode 8 'Houston, we have lift off' https://www.patreon.com/posts/houston-we-have-49060203
• Episode 9 'Change is Afoot' https://www.patreon.com/posts/change-is-afoot-50378769
• Episode 10 'The Joys of Space'https://www.patreon.com/posts/56428394
• Episode 11 'Cast Off Party' https://www.patreon.com/posts/cast-off-party-53073703
• Episode 12 'Meet Alexander' https://www.patreon.com/posts/meet-alexander-53709369
• Episode 13 'More Cascades' https://www.patreon.com/posts/self-contained-55561795
• Episode 14 coming 30th September 2021

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Thank you so much for watching and we'll see you next month.

Kay & Dan x