The Joy of Knitting, Crafting and Crochet ft. Interview with Meticulous Ink

In this episode of A Yarn Story Podcast, Carmen interviews her friend Athena, the owner of Meticulous Ink, a fine stationery and letterpress print shop

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Show notes

In Part 1 of this two-parter, they discuss Athena's journey in the stationery business, which she began in 2010 in Bath. Athena shares her passion for creating bespoke wedding invitations, personal stationery and greeting cards using vintage presses, as well as how her shop also offers workshops.

Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the craftsmanship and engineering involved in her work, as well as Athena’s love for making things, not just with paper but also with knitting, crochet, and various crafts. Athena learned to knit as a child and notes her tendency to start projects that sometimes remain unfinished due to practical constraints, like size!

As they dive into knitting techniques, Athena and Carmen exchange insights on color choices, yarn selection and patterns. They highlight the process of creating intricate knitted items, from color-block scarves to more complex designs like sweaters with colorwork and lace.

The conversation wraps up with Athena sharing her knitting inspirations, her passion for crafting, and a teaser for the next episode, where they’ll focus more on Athena’s business and creative endeavors.

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