Ros Edwards is a prolific knitter who has had a bed-bound illness for the past 5 years. Ros speaks about how knitting helps her to manage chronic pain and the psychological distress of her illness. Ros also speaks about the importance of the connections she has made in the yarn community, and that she uses her yarn and pattern purchases to demonstrate her values.
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Yarns and patterns discussed in this episode:
FindYour Fade Shawl — Drea Renee Knits
Stephen West Vertices Unite PATTERNS - Westknits
Cosy memories Blanket Ravelry: Cozy Memories Blanket pattern by Shelley Dupont
Susan Lin Swoon Sweater Ravelry: SwoonSweater pattern by Susan Lin
Sea Glass Tee Wool & Pine Designs Seaglass Tee | Wool & Pine(woolandpine.com)
Sussurus pullover Issue 32: Spring2020 – Pom Pom Publishing (pompommag.com)
Somerset Yarns SomersetYarns by SomersetYarns on Etsy
Marina Skua yarn Hand-dyedBritish yarn and fibre – Marina Skua
Boskularjumper knitting pattern – Marina Skua
Telja sweater Ravelry: Telja pattern byJennifer Steingass
Myak yarn mYak Tibetan FibermYakTibetan Fibers | Ethically Sourced Yarn from the Tibetan Plateau
Home | GarnStories -hand dyed yarns
Igawa Pattern Ravelry: Igawa pattern byJunko Okamoto
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