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Advent Design 2025 'Information'

2 days ago

Good Morning Everyone!

Today the countdown begins to the launch of 'The Bakery Bears Advent Calendar 2025'. This is the moment in the year when we give you information about the design for the knit along along that sits at the centre of this years 'Advent Calendar'!! Just like in previous years, 'The Bakery Bears Advent Calendar 2025' will be available in full to Silver, Gold & Platinum Patrons.

You will find details here about the yarn requirements, needles, notions and also the gauge. Gauge isn’t absolutely essential for the design but it’s there in case you want to swatch. I’ve also attached a photo of the yarns I used, you can choose whatever colours YOU want but I know it’s interesting to see my choices.

With regards the colours, you should choose shades that have a good amount of contrast against each other. They will be used in the sequence A to E, so each one should contrast well with its neighbour.

This year I am also revealing what type of design it is!! I’m hoping this will be useful for you when you’re deciding on your colours. I’m hoping too that you’ll be excited to hear what it is!!

  • Design - Shawl

  • Needles - 4mm circular. I began knitting with a 24 inch cable and changed to a longer cable as I worked through. The longest cable I used was a 47 inch but a 40 inch would be long enough.

  • Gauge - 20 stitches x 20 garter ridges (40 rows) in garter stitch (unblocked gauge).

  • Notions - 8 stitch markers (7 lockable and 1 standard), tapestry needle and a small safety pin or lightbulb marker.

  • Yarn - DK weight in the following amounts (the shades I used are also noted) :-

    • Colour A - 200g (Walnut)

    • Colour B - 200g (Silver)

    • Colour C - 100g (Bayleaf)

    • Colour D - 150g (Aran)

    • Colour E - 150g (Thyme)

I used King Cole Merino Blend DK. This comes in 50g balls. The yardage is 113 yards (104m) to 50g. You will have some leftovers with these amounts. 

I recommend SOLID yarns, I would not use variegated etc. Tonal would be fine as long as it’s not too variable.

You can use whatever DK yarn you like but I would say that a wool or wool blend would be my recommendation. If wool isn’t your thing then a good quality acrylic would also work...

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It will be a wonderful month again and after that, it is Advent time 🎄

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Dan, did you move the POP Live up a week earlier?

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Yes Patricia as announced in the last POP show 👍

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'21st Century Lindisfarne' Episode 5 'The Story of Holy Island'

3 days ago

Welcome to the finale of our historical adventure series 'The Story of Holy island'!

Nestled off the coast of Northumberland lies an island with a very special history. It was on the forefront of the spread of Christianity in the seventh century, then it found itself under attack from the Vikings in the eighth century. Its links to every major event in British historyare littered across an island that is two miles wide and three miles long.

In this series join Dan as he tells the story of Lindisfarne. From its first mentions in history righty up the present day. This is a truly magical place and we cant wait to share its story with you. These special editions of the series are available in exclusively to our Gold & Platinum Patrons.

In this episode in the series join Dan as he:

  • Welcomes you back to Lindisfarne and recaps the series

  • Take a walk through Lindisfarne Village and learns some of its history

  • Visits the 'Lime Kilns' and discovers the islands links to the industrial revolution

  • Tour's Gertrude Jekyll's wonderful garden

  • Meets Kay at Sandham Bay for lunch

  • Finds out about all the movies and TV shows who have filmed on Holy Island

  • Visits St Marys Church and finds out about the petting stone

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'Crochet Jelly Roll Launch' Episode 287 'Video Show'

3 days ago

Welcome to The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring the Crochet Jelly Roll Pattern Release!

Join us in this episode for:

1. (45 secs) “Welcome” 

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Early Access - 'Crochet Jelly Roll Release' Episode 287 'Video Show'

3 days ago

Welcome to your exclusive early access to 'The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring the Crochet Jelly Roll Pattern Release'!

Yes, Kay has just released the 'Crochet Jelly Roll' pattern and in today's show we give her first ever crochet design a proper launch. We also share the finale of 'The Story of Holy Island' and look forward to 'Weekends in the City'!

Join us in this episode for:

1. (45 secs) “Welcome” 

2. (10 mins 50 secs) “Whats on YOUR needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955474/976-1000#1000...

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'Dachshund Daddy Yarn' Sockoween Special Review

4 days ago

Welcome back to our ’Reviews’ collection.

We conclude on 'Sockoween' season of content, with a very special seasonal yarn review. Knitability's editor, Jenn Keeler, recently purchased some yarn at a yarn show. It was from a dyer called 'Dachshund Daddy'. What does she think of it? And what is she knitting for 'Sockoween'? Let's find out.

Join Jenn as she:

  • Introduces you to some yarn from ‘Dachshund Daddy’

  • Talks about the positives of yarn festivals and the opportunity to meet dyers and see yarns before you buy

  • Mentions her friend Hedge who we interviewed in Issue 52 of Knitability https://www.patreon.com/posts/knitability-52-116240286

  • Shows you the two yarns she purchased and takes a look at the dye job and the yarn base

  • Shows you the yarn knitted into a sock & talks about good patterns for pooling yarn

  • Lets you know her thoughts on the yarn and how they knitted up

Patterns mentioned

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'Finishing Off' Episode 5 'Spookykooky Socks Series'

October 29

Welcome back to our Sockoween Special ’Spookykooky Socks’ series.

Folks, this is it! This is the final part of our 'Spookykooky Socks' series. This time Kay shows you her modified 'Umbrella Toe' for 'DK Weight Socks'. She shows you how to complete your toe decreases and then how to deal with each of your ends. Kay then signs off for another spectacular event, looking forward to 'The Bakery Bakery Bears Advent Calendar 2026' which begins on the 1st of December!

Join Kay as she:

  • Welcomes you back to Sockoween 2025 and gets ready to finish her socks

  • Shows you where she is up to and how to start the toe decreases

  • Demonstrates how to Kitchener stitch the end of your toe

  • Talks you through each of your ends and shows you how to weave them in

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'Weekends in the City' beginning 16th January 2026

October 27

We have just released the trailer for our first big series coming in 2026!

In 2026 join Dan & Kay Jones as they take you on a journey across Great Britain. Inspired by the bicentenary of the first ever passenger rail journey, they set out to five cities in Scotland and England to see if the golden age of rail travel is still with us.

In each episode they will take you to a hotel and review it for you. They will then take you out into the city to visit its main attraction. Where will they visit? Which city will be their favourite? And which city has the best 'buskers', find out when the show begins on the 16th January 2026.

While you wait for the show to start you can find more of our adventures here https://bakerybears.com/adventures/

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Patron Exclusive Show 'October 2025'

October 27

Welcome to our P.O.P. Collection 2025.

Our latest 'Patron Exclusive Show' is available to watch and it's rather special. We reveal, with a very exciting trailer, a brand new series starting on the 16th January 2026 presented by KAY and Dan. We also look forward to the release of the 'Crochet Jelly Roll' and we check in on Sockoween 2025 so far.

Join us for:

  • Welcome - Dan & Kay welcome you to the show and look back at what has been an EPIC month so far

  • Sockoween 2025 - We check in on Sockoween, whilst we are nearing the end of the month there is still so much to look forward to! https://www.patreon.com/collection/1735846

  • Whats on YOUR needles - We take a look at some of the wonderful projects you have been knitting this month

  • Crochet Jelly Roll - We get ready for the launch of Kays first  Crochet Pattern coming on the 30th October 2025

  • Whats OFF your needles - We take a look at some of the lovely projects you have completed this month

  • Whats in store for 2026 - As we approach the end of ‘The Story of Holy island’ we reveal one of our HUGE new series starting on the 16th January 2026

  • How To series - We take a look at the next episode in the series coming on the 4th November 2025. You can watch all the episodes so far here https://www.patreon.com/collection/1784741

  • Bakery Bears Advent Calendar 2025 - We gave you a run down on what's to come this year. Look out for a post on the 1st of November 2025 with details on this years festive design. You can find passed calendars here https://bakerybears.com/christmas/

  • Whats coming up this month - We share with you some of the wonderful things that are happening this month. Look out for the 'November Content Schedule' publishing on the 31st October at 7pm GMT! View our latest schedule here https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-139995521

  • If you are not receiving notifications from Patreon when we post new content, let them know here https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

Keep up with our 2025 shows here:

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'The Magic of Cinema' Episode 132 'Radio Show'

October 24

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 132

Forty years ago Dan went to the cinema with his Mum and had an experience that has stayed with him for a lifetime. In this episode of the Radio Show we talk about that visit, we discuss the magic of the cinema and we look forward to a date next week when Kay and Dan will go see that movie again.

Join Kay & Dan this time as they:

  • Welcome you to a wonderful walk on an autumnal morning & talk about their upcoming date to the cinema

  • Share the story of Dan’s first watching of ‘Back to the Future’ & discuss the impact the movie had on both of their lives

  • Talk about the impact of positive messages in movies

  • Discuss the disappearance of the cinema where Dan saw it and its links to the Jorvik Viking Centre

  • Talk about Kays confusion with time travel movies & discuss Grease & Dirty Dancing and the novelty of Video Shops

  • Talk about film scores and how much they add to watching a film

  • Discuss the magic of the cinema from trailers to the lady with the ice creams & Kay shares her love of westerns

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'The Spookykooky Socks' Part 4 'Gusset Stitches'

October 22

Welcome back to our Sockoween Special ’Spookykooky Socks’ series.

In today's wonderful episode of the series, Kay digs deep into her techniques behind picking up your gusset stitches. She shows you her fool proof way of doing it and lets you know why she does what she does and the impact it has on your finished sock.

Join Kay as she:

  • Welcomes you back to Sockoween 2025 and talks you through all we will cover today

  • Lets you know how she deals with the contrast yarn and when she cuts it

  • Demonstrates how to pick up your gusset stitches

  • Lets you know when to pick up one stitch or two stitches in the gap

  • Talks you through the decrease set up round

  • Demonstrates how to knit the gusset decreases & discusses the reasons behind all the techniques she uses

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'Daisies are the Friendliest Flower' Episode 12 'My Perfect Socks'

October 17

Welcome to the final episode of 'My Perfect Socks'!

Inspired by the Hollywood movies of the 1990's, join her over twelve episodes as she shares with you 'My Perfect Socks'. In each episode Kay will create a colourway inspired by one of her favourite scenes from the movie, 'You've Got Mail'. Then she will take you through every stage of the knitting process of 'My Perfect Socks'.

Join Kay as she:

  • Introduces you to her brand new show and shares with you the inspiration for this months colourway

  • Takes you through every stage of creating 'Daisies are the Loveliest Flower' and its contrasting colourway

  • Shows you to cake up your yarn ready to begin knitting

  • Shows you how to finish knitting your socks 

  • Learn to knit the ‘Umbrella Toe’ with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/67465261

  • Learn to knit the ‘Cottage Toe’ with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/dpn-socks-course-38024424

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'Surprise Pattern Release' Video Show 'Episode 286'

October 17

Welcome to The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring a Surprise Pattern Release!

We are back from Dan's birthday celebration with a very special episode. This time Kay reveals the launch date for the 'Crochet Jelly Roll' and shows you her latest version in gorgeous autumnal colours.

Join us in this episode for:

1. (45 secs) “Welcome” 

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Exclusive Early Access 'Surprise Pattern Release' Video Show 'Episode 286'

October 17

Welcome to your early access pass to 'The Bakery Bears Video Show featuring a Surprise Pattern Release!'

Join us in this episode for:

1. (45 secs) “Welcome” 

2. (9 mins 26 secs) “Whats on YOUR needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955474/976-1000#1000

Kay was knitting : 

Dan was knitting :

3. (32 min 11 secs) “Daisies are the Friendliest Flower” Episode 12 “My Perfect Socks”

4. (56 min 31 secs) “Pick of the Projects”

5. (1 hr 18 min 02 secs) “Whats OFF your Needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955477/2901-2925#2925

  • Harry Potter Fairground Socks

6. (1 hr 21 min 08 secs) “Daisies are the Friendliest Flower” Episode 12 “My Perfect Socks”

7. (1hr 46 mins 47 secs) “Endy Bits!”     

8. (1hr 53 mins 46 secs) “Outtakes”...

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Thanks Dan, really useful tips. Just wondering if you can add to a YT playlist as it would handy for binge watching Kay's serialised tutorials?

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Hi Gillian, we are in the process of creating playlists for all our content here https://www.patreon.com/c/bakerybearspodcast/collections which will give you the same easy access as a YT playlist. When you combine that with the fact that all Kay's serialised tutorials have each episode linked in the Patreon show notes below, in fact all our serialised content is linked in the patreon show notes so hopefully we've got you covered. Best wishes, Dan

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Thank you Dan. I only discovered how to play your POP videos on YouTube a few months ago. This means I can now watch you on tv, but chat on the phone, because I stream the tv, as shown here, from my phone. Very useful video, thank you.

Hey everyone!

We just wanted to let you know we have become aware today of a spam attack on some of our 'Public' posts. We deleted the 'Spam' comments within minutes of them appearing and we have made a number of our public posts now 'Patron Only' to further protect the community. But if you DO see any replies to any of your comments that ask you to click on a link because you have won a prize, please do not do this.

We have reported the spam to Patreon who are dealing with it right now.

Best wishes everyone!

Dan

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Thanks! My email isolated it, thank goodness.

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Thanks for warning everyone. I did get a spam email, but immediately deleted it xx

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Hi Katy, so sorry about that. We have been able to add an extra layer of security to things over night which should hopefully alleviate things happening again. Best wishes! Dan

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'The Spookykooky Socks' Part 3 'Heel Flap & Turn'

October 15

Welcome back to our Sockoween Special ’Spookykooky Socks’ series.

Today Kay returns with the third part in our 'Spookykooky Socks' series. We are having SO much fun knitting DK socks this month, they knit up so fast and are perfect for the season. This time we are knitting the heel flap and turning the heel. Along the way Kay is joined by many spooky seasonal friends!

Join Kay as she:

  • Welcomes you back to Sockoween 2025 and shows you her progress so far

  • Shows you where she positions her heel flap

  • Demonstrates how to start knitting the heel flap

  • Shares with you all her tricks for creating a perfect finish

  • Talks you through her approach to knitting the heel turn and shows you how to get started

  • Lets you know what you need to do to finish your heel turn

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'Nifty at Fifty!' Episode 131 'Radio Show'

October 10

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 131

So the moment has come, which many people dread and some of course look forward to. Dan has turned 50! In this episode which was recorded this morning, Dan and Kay discuss being nifty at fifty. They share with you some of the celebrations from last week and they discuss a recent breakthrough they made in Kay's battles with anxiety.

Join Kay & Dan this time as they:

  • Welcome you to another road trip show as we travel home from Dans 50th birthday celebrations

  • Discuss the 1950’s and if that was the best decade to live in

  • Share some of the thoughts of their parents on the 1950’s including the marriage of Kays parents in 1956

  • Talk about the feelings they both experienced turning fifty

  • Share a little of Dan’s mums back story and how her life really stayed at 50

  • Share some stories from birthdays passed and talk about the benefits of being a youngest child

  • Talk about exercise and how they wish they had realised earlier in life how important it was

  • Discuss the meal they had at York Minster Refectory and the memories it brought back https://www.yorkminsterrefectory.co.uk

  • Mention the impact Tai Chi is having on their lives

  • Discuss Kay’s anxiety and the recent breakthrough they have had in improving things

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'The Spookykooky Socks' Part 2 'Knitting the Leg'

October 8

Welcome back to our Sockoween Special ’Spookykooky Socks’ series.

We are so excited to return with more gorgeous sock knitting. In the first episode in this series which is linked below, we shared the pattern for the 'Spookykooky Socks' and we showed you how to cast on and get knitting.

This time Kay is here to show you her progress so far and to demonstrate how to knit the leg. Along the way she introduces you to her spooky stitch marker and she gives you an update on the Seeknits Bamboo Needles.

Join Kay as she:

  • Welcomes you back to Sockoween 2025 and shows you her progress so far

  • Shows you her progress keeper and lets you know where she has placed it

  • Lets you know when she cut her ribbing yarn

  • Tells you how to plan out your leg length

  • Talks you through her approach to knitting socks using DPN’s

  • Demonstrates how to start knitting your leg and lets you know how to avoid ladders

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'The Spookykooky Socks' Part 1 'Intro & Cast On'

October 2

Welcome to our Sockoween Special ’Spookykooky Socks’ series.

The moment has come!! Sockoween 2025 is here and this time it's going to be bigger and better than ever. Why you ask? It's because Kay has only gone and designed a special pattern for us all to knit. They are called the 'Spookykooky Socks' and we are delighted to include this pattern for you all FREE! It's attached to the bottom of this post.  

But thats not all, because throughout the month Kay will be with you as we knit through the pattern together! Over five parts we cast on, knit through the socks and finish them off perfectly by the end of the month.

In todays first instalment join Kay as she:

  • Introduces you to Sockoween 2025 and lets you know how to take part

  • Talks you through the ‘Spookykooky Socks’ and lets you know all the supplies you will need to knit them

  • Discusses how much yarn she used for the whole project

  • Lets you know how to post photos and mentions our Ravelry Sockoween Ravelry thread https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/4375993/1-25 You can also email your entries to hello@bakerybears.com

  • Demonstrates how to cast on with no jog and get knitting your socks

  • Shows you all her tricks for avoiding ladders

Tutorial referenced

Reviews mentioned

• Chiaogoo Bamboo DPN https://www.patreon.com/posts/chiaogoo-premium-131666766

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