make good: a knitting podcast

This is the first episode in a series of minisodes inspired by topic requests that come from our generous Patreon supporters! Ya'll are the best! Juliet asked us to talk about photographing our finished knits. While we're definitely not professional photographers, we've put together some tips that will help you get great shots of your projects so you can proudly share your knits with the fiber community! Want more Make Good?Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makegoodpod (@makegoodpod) https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod (Join our Patreon!) We're so grateful to our Patreon supporters, who help us do this every week without ever taking on advertisers. https://www.makegoodpod.com (Visit our website) Send a question to dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com and we'll answer it on an upcoming episode! (Please include your pronouns) Visit Scratch Supply Co, online or in person!

We're in the depths of a brutal heatwave here in New Hampshire, so we're beating the heat by dreaming of autumn. You know what that means: Rhinebeck Sweaters! (If you're not familiar with Rhinebeck, that's the https://sheepandwool.com/ (NY Sheep and Wool Festival.)) What's on our needles this week:Jessica: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-v-2 (Easy V) by Caitlin Hunter Karen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3 (Sunshine on my Shoulders) by Lissy Jane Want more Make Good?Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makegoodpod (@makegoodpod) https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod (Join our Patreon!) We're so grateful to our Patreon supporters, who help us do this every week without ever taking on advertisers. https://www.makegoodpod.com (Visit our website) Send a question to dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com and we'll answer it on an upcoming episode! (Please include your pronouns) Visit Scratch Supply Co, online or in person!

Today we're talking about "trusting the process" - by request! In our letter we talk about how to adapt knitting techniques for one-handed knitting. One-handed knitting resources: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElisabethWard04 (Elisabeth Ward's Youtube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6S4bbqvu0J2FPF5j4UO8zg (Mary OneHandKnitter's YouTube Channel) https://tadact.org.au/product/one-handed-knitting-aid (One-handed knitting aid) http://www.healingfibers.org/p/blog-page.html (Healing Fibers)

This week we're answering questions from listeners: Valerie: how to balance knitting gifts for others with knitting for yourself; Sima: What to do when your swatch gauge and your FO gauge just don't line up; Micah: How to organize supplies for lots of different types of crafts; Jordan: What to do when you DON'T SWATCH and your row gauge is off; and Michelle: What aspects of our lives have grown and changed as a result of our knitting What's on your Needles? https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oakmoss (Oakmoss) by Alicia Plummer https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-v-2 (Easy V) by Caitlin Hunter #MAKEGOODCABLES KAL Running through July 31st (THIS SUNDAY!)

We're talking about substituting yarn weights this week! Gauge, schmage. (You're going to need to swatch.) Resources: Tin Can Knits: Knitting a Garment at a Different Gauge (https://blog.tincanknits.com/2016/04/07/how-to-knit-a-garment-at-a-different-gauge/) Jacqueline Cieslak: Yarn Substitutions at Different Weights (https://www.jacquelinecieslak.com/blog/yarn-substitution-at-different-weights) Jimmybeans Wool: Knitting Calculator (broad estimates) (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/secure-html/onlineec/knittingCalculator.asp) Sister Mountain - How to Estimate Yardage in Knitting Patterns (https://www.sistermountain.com/blog/estimate-yardage-knitting-patterns) What's on our needles this week: Oakmoss (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oakmoss) by Alicia Plummer Easy V (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-v-2) by Caitlin Hunter Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable. We'll be finishing up July 31, but that doesn't mean you need to be done by then - there's still time to join! #makegoodcables (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

This week we're revisiting something that came up during our episode about ply week before last and talking about directional twist in yarn. What's on our needles this week: Oakmoss (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oakmoss) by Alicia Plummer Easy V (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-v-2) by Caitlin Hunter Podcasts we like to listen to! Jessica: * Love to Sew (https://lovetosewpodcast.com) * Sounds Like a Cult (https://www.soundslikeacult.com/about) * Spooked (https://spookedpodcast.org) Karen: * I Don't Even Own a Television (https://www.idontevenownatelevision.com) * Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet (https://www.beachtoosandy.com) * The Opportunist (https://kastmedia.com/podcasts/the-opportunist/) * Wild Thing (https://www.foxtopus.ink/wildthing) Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We hope you'll join us! #makegoodcables (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

This week's episode is about the things (in addition to finished objects!) that we get from knitting. What's on our needles this week: What's on your Needles? Oakmoss (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oakmoss) by Alicia Plummer Tied Knots (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tied-knots) by Justyna Lorkowska Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We hope you'll join us! #makegoodcables (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Please include your pronouns!

This week's episode is all about ply - it's a deep dive on the construction of yarn! Craft Yarn Council Standard Yarn Weight System (https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system) Tutorials: Avoid twisting your stitches (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTBCxAZAv4A) by Arne and Carlos How to join in the round without twisting (https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-join-in-the-round-without-twisting) from Cocoknits What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on My Shoulders (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3) by Lissy Jane Tied Knots (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tied-knots) by Justin Lorkowska Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us! #makegoodcables (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

This week we're talking about Works in Progress (sometimes known as WIPs). Sometimes a WIP will become a UFO (UnFinished Object). What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on My Shoulders (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3) by Lissy Jane Tied Knots (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tied-knots) by Justyna Lorkowska Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us! #makegoodcables (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

We feel a bit knitting-adjacent this week - we're talking about buttons, and answering a Dear Scratch letter about cozy mysteries! ** Alternatives to buttons:** * Shawl pins - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=shawl%20pins * Screw in closures - https://juldesigns.com/screw-in-closures/ * Holeless Buttons - https://www.purlandhank.com/shop-online/hole-less-buttons * Sweater clips - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=sweater+clips Knitting themed cozy mysteries: * Peggy Ehrhart: Knit & Nibble Mystery Series * Sally Goldenbaum - Seaside Knitters Mystery Series * Seaside Knitters Society * Maggie Sefton: A Knitting Mystery series * Allie Pleiter: A Riverbank Knitting Mystery Other themes: * Alexander McCall Smith: No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency * Karen Menuhin: Heathcliff Lennox Series * Alexia Gordon: Gethsemane Brown Mysteries * M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin series What's on our needles this week: Sunshine On My Shoulders (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3) by Lissy Jane Only Ocean (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/only-ocean) by Sylvia McFadden Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We cast on June 1, and there's definitely still time to join us - we hope you will! #makegoodcables (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

We'll be live on YouTube on June 6 at 6pm EST! Click here (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_F7M_yXGdUvMyoEEAQ_eg) or go to makegoodpod.com/youtube. This week's episode is all about mosaic knitting! In our Dear Scratch letter, we talk about what to do if your gauge is way off only on one particular type of project. Tiny Tutorial on Mosaic Knitting (https://youtu.be/vsPkwlcMRhQ) from SweetGeorgia Yarns Barbara Walker's Mosaic Knitting (https://www.amazon.com/Mosaic-Knitting-Barbara-G-Walker/dp/094201815X) (1976) A few patterns we love that feature mosaic knitting: Pressed Flowers (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pressed-flowers-3) by Amy Christoffers Crystal Star Wrap (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crystal-star-wrap) by Jen Peck Dissent Cowl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dissent-cowl-knit) by Carissa Browning Shift Collection from Andrea Mowry The Shift (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-shift) (cowl) Nightshift (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nightshift) (shawl) Shifty (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shifty-2) (sweater) Shiftalong (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shiftalong) (hat) What's on our needles this week: Sunshine On My Shoulders (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3) by Lissy Jane Only Ocean (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/only-ocean) by Sylvia McFadden Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us! #makegoodcables (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Merch! (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/hoodies-tops)

This week we're talking about knitting for babies - what to make and (most controversial topic of all) what color to use! Some baby knit patterns you might want to knit: Hats * Bearly Bonnet (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bearly-bonnet) by Pure Stitches (free download) * Beloved (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beloved-8) by TinCanKnits * November Balaclava Mini (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/november-balaclava-mini) by PetitKnit Socks / Baby Booties * Thickmas Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thickmas-socks) by Summer Lee * Little Squirrel (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-squirrel-2) by TinCanKnits * Garter Stay-On Booties (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garter-stay-on-booties) by Lisa Chemery ** Sweaters** * Baby Novus (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-novus) by Laura Nelkin * Gramps (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gramps) by TinCanKnits * In Threes (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/in-threes-a-baby-cardigan): A Baby Cardigan Rompers * Small Things Romper (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/small-things-romper--sweater) by Carina Spencer * Goldkind Romper (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goldkind-romper) by Karin Lundin *Longies and Diaper Covers * * Lamby Leggings (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lamby-leggings) by Sarah Lehto * Darling (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/darling-7) by Courtney Kelly Blankets * POP Blanket (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pop-blanket) by TinCanKnits * Chevron Baby Blanket (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-baby-blanket-19) by Espace Tricot * Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/colorful-wedges-baby-blanket) by Purl Soho Stuffed Animals * Mochi Mochi Land (https://mochimochiland.com/) has some bigger designs * Susan B Anderson (https://ravel.me/ex788u) lots of sweet animals * Julie Williams (https://ravel.me/wxwr3m) - Little Cotton Rabbits * Rebecca Danger (https://ravel.me/1kfa6o) - The Big Book of Knitted Monsters What's on our needles this week: Sunshine On My Shoulders (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3) by Lissy Jane Saraswati Top (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saraswati-top) by Julee Mackessy Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

We're talking about textured knitting this week! Some of our favorite designers for textured knits: Norah Gaughan (http://norahgaughan.net/) - cables, twisted stitches, exploration of pleats Brandi Cheyenne Harper (https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/) - garter, ribbing, bulky texture Irene Lin (https://www.instagram.com/irenelin1125/) - textured fabric, cables, bobbles, lace Blue Sky Fibers (https://blueskyfibers.com) What's on our needles this week: Sunshine On My Shoulders (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3) by Lissy Jane Rift (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rift-7) by Jacqueline Cieslak Get ready for our summer KAL! This round's theme is CABLES! We'll be kicking things off June 1. Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

We're talking about all the different ways you can use stitch markers. This week's letter is about how to preserve swatches from projects you've given as gifts. What's on our needles this week: Rift (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rift-7) by Jacqueline Cieslak Sunshine on my Shoulders (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3) by Lissy Jane

Our magical leaders - Rowan Tree Travel (https://www.rowantreetravel.net) Edinburgh yarn shops: Ginger Twist (https://gingertwiststudio.com) Kathy's Knits (http://www.kathysknits.co.uk) Some of the makers and artisans we got ot meet on our trip: Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell of Di Gilpin Knitwear (https://digilpin.com) Charlotte Flower - Charlotte Flower Chocolates (http://www.charlotteflowerchocolates.com) Julie Rutter of Black Isle Yarns (https://blackisleyarns.co.uk) Emily Williams of Flutterbyknits (https://flutterbyknits.com) Yasmin & Travor of Island at the Edge Croft (https://island-at-the-edge.co.uk) Tania Jones of TJ Frog (https://tjfrog.co.uk) The Canisp Sweater: https://flutterbyknits.com/pattern/canisp-sweater/ Some other places we loved: Scottish Crannog Centre (https://www.crannog.co.uk) The Highland Folk Museum (https://www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum/) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on my Shoulders (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3) designed by Lissy Jayne Saraswati Top (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saraswati-top) designed by Julee McKessey Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com See you in two weeks!

We mentioned I-Cords in last week's episode! This week we're talking about what they are and how you might be use them in your projects. *Tools to create Knit an I-Cord: * * Lucet - a forked hand tool used in cord making: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet * I-Cord Knitting machine - Emma Fahrlander demonstration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-GET864Lbo * French Knitter - also called a knitting Nancy or a spool knitter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2deLwV1zXmA I-Cord Uses: * Drawstrings (sweaters, shorts, baby booties, more!) * Decorative feature on hats (baby hats especially) * Ties to keep a hat on your head - attach them to earflaps - TinCanKnits has a blog post (https://blog.tincanknits.com/2019/01/26/how-to-knit-an-i-cord/) featuring their Beloved Bonnet * Appliqué * Shoe laces * Cord to hold your glasses! * Garland * Interweave link to projects (https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/4-quick-knit-i-cord-holiday-gift-projects/): macrame plant hanger, braided bracelets, jump ropes, and braided coasters, trivets, and rugs! Cast-on: I-Cord Cast-On Video Tutorial (https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/how-to-knit-i-cord-cast-on-video-tutorial) from Brooklyn Tweed - includes video, and written instructions for both knitting flat and in the round) Bind-off: - Clean, aesthetically pleasing finished edges to your project I-Cord Bind-Off tutorial (https://www.andrearangel.com/tutorial-blog/2017/5/25/i-cord-bind-off) from Andrea Rangel What's on our needles this week: Saraswati Top (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saraswati-top) by Juley Mackessey The Make Good Stashdown is almost over! We'll be going live at 4:15 EST on Saturday, April 2 to celebrate the conclusion of the stashdown! Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Designers' posts about waist shaping (not an exhaustive list, just a few that we like!): * Andrea Rangel - Dissent Mods Adding Waist Shaping (https://www.andrearangel.com/andrearangelblog/dissent-mods-adding-waist-shaping) * Amy Herzog - Waist Shaping Yes You Need Some (https://amyherzogdesigns.com/2014/02/08/waist-shaping-yes-you-need-some/) The Make Good Stashdown is still going! It will continue until March 31, so there's still a little time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

If we keep answering five question an episode, we might get caught up one of these days! The Make Good Stashdown is still going! It will continue until March 31, so there's still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Sure, there are advanced techniques for eliminating those little knitting annoyances... but sometimes you just want a quick fix that will make the problem a little less obvious. Resources Five Ways to Neatly Bind Off the Last Stitch (https://www.10rowsaday.com/neat-bindoff) What's on our needles this week: Soorik (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=soorik) designed by Gudrun Johnston Gresham Wrap (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gresham-wrap) designed by Michael Vloedman The Make Good Stashdown is still going! It will continue until March 31, so there's still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

From neck to hem, cuff to cuff, we're pulling apart the sweater and learning how to refer to all the little pieces they're made of. Pattern links for examples of design elements NECKS: * Crew Neck - Love Note (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-note) by TinCanKnits * V-Neck - Cumulus Blouse (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cumulus-blouse) by PetiteKnit * Scoop Neck - Worsted Boxy (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/worsted-boxy) by Joji Locatelli * Metropolis (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/metropolis-3) by Tanis Lavallee * Turtle Dove II (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/turtle-dove-ii) by Espace Tricot * Boat Neck - The Weekender (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-weekender-5) by Andrea Mowry * Ballet Neck - Dissent (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dissent-3) by Andrea Rangel * Cowl Neck - Star Crossed (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-crossed-2) by Jacqueline Cieslak SLEEVES: * Circular - Ranunculus (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3) by Midair Hirose * Raglan - Flax (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax) by TinCanKnits * Saddle Shoulder - Penguono (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono) by Stephen West * Dolman - Letho (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/letho) by Natasja Hornby * Drop Shoulder - The Weekender (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-weekender-5) by Andrea Mowry * Set-in Sleeves - The Oban Cardigan (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-oban-cardigan) by Thea Colman HEMS: * Split Hem - Junegrass Pullover (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/junegrass-pullover) by Carrie Bostick Hoge The Make Good Stashdown is still going! It will continue until March 31, so there's still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

This week's episode is about the test knitting process - what to expect, how to do it, and when you should probably give a testing call a pass. (Hint: It's if you don't want to to knit the thing.) *Resources: * * yarnpond.com (http://www.yarnpond.com) * @fattestknits (https://www.instagram.com/fattestknits/) * School of Sweet Georgia Modern Colourwork Knitting (https://www.schoolofsweetgeorgia.com/courses/modern-colourwork-knitting/) What's on our needles this week: Soorik (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soorik) designed by Gudrun Johnson Gresham Wrap (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gresham-wrap) designed by Michael Vloedman ** The Make Good Stashdown is going strong!** It's the last week of February - one month to go! Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

This week we're tackling the less-scary-than-it-seems issue of steeking your projects. Cardigans, armholes, necklines - your scissors are your friend, we promise. *Anatomy of a Steek: * * Brooklyn Tweed diagrams: Steeking (https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/steeking) Securing a Steek * Crochet technique: Tin Can Knits Tutorial (https://blog.tincanknits.com/2014/09/18/steek/) * Hand Sewing technique: Aleks Byrd Tutorial (https://www.aleks-byrd.com/blog/2019/4/12/steeking-methods-part-1-making-openings-for-merele-necks-amp-pockets) * Back Stitching Diagram (hand stitching): Embroidery How To (https://sublimestitching.com/pages/how-to-back-stitch) * Machine Sewing technique: Interweave Tutorial (https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/3-methods-to-demystify-steeks/) Finishing a Steek * Hidden under a ribbon: Helene Magnussun Tutorial (https://icelandicknitter.com/sewing-a-ribbon/) * Steek Sandwich: Kate Davies Tutorial (https://kddandco.com/2012/04/30/steeks-3-the-sandwich/) * Knotted Steek: Tom of Holland Tutorial (https://tomofholland.com/2014/04/20/knit-and-knot-knotted-steek-tutorial/) Kate Davies' helpful blog post with great photos of different steek finishes: What is a Steek (https://kddandco.com/2014/08/15/what-is-a-steek/) An example of how to add a steek panel to a pullover pattern: Dissent Cardigan Hack (https://www.andrearangel.com/andrearangelblog/dissent-cardigan-hack) What's on our needles this week: Soorik (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soorik) designed by Gudrun Johnson Amberwing Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amberwing-socks) designed by Summer Lee The Make Good Stashdown is still going! It will continue until March 31, so there's still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Garter stitch is one of our favorite fabrics: elastic, stretchy, and squishy! NOTE: Karen said some nonsense about how to do a steeking panel during the question portion. Her nonsense was not correct. Listen to next week's episode instead of what she said here and you'll be much happier! First historical mention of garter stitch from The Lady's Assistant for Executing Fancy and Useful Designs in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work here (https://archive.org/details/krl00394037/page/n19/mode/2up?view=theater) Book Recommendation Knitting for Radical Self-Care (https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/knitting-for-radical-self-care) by Brandi Cheyenne Harper Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Melting Marl Shawl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melting-marl-shawl) by Stephen West Harvest (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harvest-10) by TinCanKnits A Break in Tide Shawl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-break-in-tide-shawl) by Tif Neilan Afield (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/afield) by Fiona Alice Baby Surprise Jacket (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-surprise-jacket) by Elizabeth Zimmerman What's on our needles this week: Soorik (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soorik) designed by Gudrun Johnson Amberwing Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amberwing-socks) designed by Summer Lee The Make Good Stashdown is still going! It will continue until March 31, so there's still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Stretches we mentioned in this week's episode Front of wrist stretch: turn palm up and use the other hand to pull fingertips down and back (toward the floor/elbow) Palm stretch: backs of hands facing each other, hook your thumbs and pull (gently!) Palm stretch 2: stretch your pinkies back with your other hand Knuckle decompression: pull gently on each finger with other hand Myofascial release of the forearm - squeeze one forearm with the other tight enough that you can move the skin back and forth about an inch. Push down toward wrist and hold for 60-90 seconds. Move to another spot on your forearm and do it again. You don't need to do every inch of your forearm! Tools and supportive aid we mentioned this week: BioTone Muscle and Join Relief Therapeutic Massage Creme (https://biotone.com/products/muscle-joint-relief-therapeutic-massage-creme-2-oz) Compression gloves (whatever you want, just a few that I like): Isotoner (https://www.amazon.com/Isotoner-Therapeutic-Finger-Compression-Medium/dp/B097JCW3JG/ref=cs_sr_dp?crid=95U2FHWKRGFY&keywords=compression+gloves&qid=1642894252&sprefix=compression+gloves,aps,112&sr=8-1&th=1) Vive Arthritis and Compression Gloves (https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Arthritis-Gloves-Compression-Osteoarthritis/dp/B00VTR6MDM/ref=sr_1_24?) Dritz makes crafting-specific ones! Available at Joann Fabrics, Michaels, and online LympheDIVAS (https://lymphedivas.com/shop-all/arm-sleeves/?gclid=Cj0KCQiArt6PBhCoARIsAMF5wajF6knx6yXjyTskFYelQ8GYuADuZP8cVgAaU1eRsS_y2M2dOkU_rtgaAt0nEALw_wcB) - compression sleeves and more! Knitting Comfortably: the ergonomics of hand knitting (https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Comfortably-Handknitting-Carson-Demers/dp/0692824901/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29YL1OUWX88HL&keywords=knitting+comfortably+the+ergonomics+of+handknitting&qid=1643677801&sprefix=knitting+comfo%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-1) by Carson Demers Fruity Knitting podcast interview with him begins at about 40 minutes into this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuo-99SKxxY) What's on our needles this week: Radish Hat (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/radish-hat)by Holly Priestley Amberwing Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amberwing-socks) by Amber Lee Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Havrelatte (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/havrelatte) by Maja Karlsson Getting Warmer (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/getting-warmer) by Espace Tricot Ursa (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ursa-3) by Jacqueline Cieslak Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

It's called "frogging" because you rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out. Then there's tinking, which is just knitting in reverse! (Technically that would be gnittink, I suppose, but let's just go with it.) I did a kind of iffy job of explaining using dental floss as a lifeline. Interweave explains it better here (https://www.interweave.com/video/yarn-hacks/lace-knitting-dental-floss-lifeline/). What's on our needles this week: Until recently: Lotta (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lotta-12) by Marie Greene Soorik by Gudrun Johnson (from The Shetland Trader, Book Three: Heritage (https://pompommag.com/collections/books/products/the-shetland-trader-book-three-heritage)) Great Gingham Pullover (no link yet, it's still in testing) by Jessie Mae Amberwing Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amberwing-socks) by Summer Lee Make Good Stashdown KAL checkin And we're off! Use the hashtag #makegoodstashdown (no year!) to enter. Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

What is the Make Good Stashdown? It's our first KAL of 2022 - you pick your project, works through some stash, and post pictures with the hashtag #makegoodstashdown Patterns suggested in this week's episode (but do what you want): Slipstravaganza (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/slipstravaganza) by Stephen West Sea Glass Sweater (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sea-glass-sweater-2) by Wool & Pine Sea Glass Tee (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sea-glass-tee) by Wool & Pine The Stay Pull (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-stay-pull)by Park Williams Northeasterly (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/northeasterly) by Skeinanigans Recollect Cowl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/recollect-cowl) by Jennifer Steingass Whatever (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whatever) by Julie Knits in Paris Fox Paws (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fox-paws) by Xandy Peters Lucky Pieces (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lucky-pieces) by Inyoung Kim Little Checks Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-checks-socks)by Summer Lee Melting Marl Scarf (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melting-marl-scarf) by Stephen West Scrapper Cardi (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scrapper-cardi) by Safiyyah Talley Swatchtastic (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/swatchtastic) by Tin Can Knits The Beekeeper's Quilt (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-beekeepers-quilt) by Tiny Owl Knits What's on our needles this week: Soorik (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soorik) designed by Gudrun Johnson Both of Jessica's test knits are visible on Instagram: @jamesnwatts & @jessssiemae Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

In Episode 55 we talked about how to the weight of mystery yarn; this week we're talking about ways to identify its fiber content. Grab your notebooks, goggles, and adventurously scientific spirit. Here we go! Smell Test * Animal fibers: it will smell like a wet sheep! Maybe a barn/hay smell too * Silk: may have an earthy or fishy smell * Synthetic fibers: generally no smell, maybe oily/artificial smell * Plant fibers: generally no smell Felting Test * Animal fibers (including silk): will felt if non-superwash * Synthetic & plant fibers: will not felt Bleach Test * Animal fibers: will fizz and dissolve in 12-24 hours * Silk: will dissolve in approximately two days * Synthetic & plant fibers: won't dissolve, may lose color Acetone Test * Synthetic fibers: will dissolve * Animal fibers, silk, and plant fibers: will not react much at all Burn Test * Animal fibers: will burn slowly and curl away from orange flame, will smell like burning hair or feathers * Silk: will burn slow and curl away, may char, may smell like burning hair or charred meat * Plant fibers: burn fast & give off smoke, leave light colored ash * cotton has a yellow flame * hemp & jute has a very bright flame * linen, hemp, and jute ash will still be in the shape of the yarn * Synthetic fibers: will burn (or really, melt!) quickly and emit a strong, black smoke What's on our needles this week: Felix Cardigan (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felix-cardigan) designed by Amy Christoffers Gresham Wrap (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gresham-wrap) designed by Michael Vloedman Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

We're digging deep into your stash to help you identify yarn that might no longer have any identifying information. (Eek!) This week's question is about choosing patterns when knitting socks for larger feet. WPI (wraps her inch) and Yarn Weight Charts * Ravelry standard yarn weight chart (https://www.ravelry.com/help/yarn/weights) - WPI, ply, gauge ranges * Craft Yarn Council WPI Chart (https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/how-measure-wraps-inch-wpi) * SweetGeorgia Spinzilla Series for Calculating Fiber Quantities (https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/2013/10/spinzilla-series-calculating-fibre-quantities-spinning/) Here's a link to a WPI tool (https://www.katrinkles.com/shop/dachshund-knitting-needle-gauge-wraps-per-inch-tool?rq=WPI), in case you're having trouble visualizing it! Tools for yardage * Mystery yarn (with WPI/weight identified) * Kitchen or postage scale (need to measure in grams) * Yarn Weight and Yards per Pound Chart * These are estimates/ranges because fiber content and yarn construction affects physical weight Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Rye Light (https://tincanknits.com/pattern/rye-light?g=2) designed by Tin Can Knits DRK Everyday Socks (https://www.dreareneeknits.com/shop/drk-everyday-socks?category=socks) designed by Andrea Mowry What's on our needles this week: Felix Cardigan (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felix-cardigan) designed by Savory Knitting (Amy Christoffers) KAL Check-in! 10 Days left until December 31st Participate by posting pictures with #makegoodsocks on Instagram OR share comments and photos on our website (https://www.makegoodpod.com) Never too late to join! One knitter will win a $150 gift card to Scratch - you don't have to finish to win! SOCK HOP *Join us in an Instagram Live at *4pm EST on January 1- request to join and we'll let you go Live to show off your socks! @makegoodpod Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

We've chatted about lots of types of hats in this episode. Please enjoy some pictures to show you what we did our best to describe! Beanies or Toques https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/PaulaMknits/671969296/CARA1_medium2.jp CARA Mütze (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cara-mutze) by Susanne Müller Beret or Tam https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/jamestwashere/663878350/ravelryberetphotoeditmedium2.jpeg Best Beret (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/best-beret) by James N Watts https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ginni/761038924/508412385480b7bdcb6c3b_medium2.jpg Gitchi-Gami Tam (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gitchi-gami-tam) by Virginia Sattler-Reimer Billed https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WoollyWormhead/110724065/webp/Blog.Camden.Roberta.3_medium2.webp#jpg Camden Cap (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/camden-cap) by Woolly Wormhead Bonnet https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/KatLinn/701875504/A2_medium2.JPG Sunshine Bonnet (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-bonnet-2) by Katarina Linnhagen Cloche https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/LauraNelkin/244706373/webp/folly1webmedium2.webp#jpg Folly Cloche (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/folly-cloche) by Laura Nelkin Earflap Hat https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/throughtheloops/648952073/Thorpe243medium2.jpg Thorpe (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thorpe) by Kristen Kapur Pixie https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WoollyWormhead/673685858/Pixie.2.LR_medium2.jpg Get Garter - Pixie (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/get-garter---pixie) by Woolly Wormhead *Stocking * https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ImaginedLandscape/814522199/annegreencables4medium2.png Anne of Green Cables Hat (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/anne-of-green-cables-hats) by Sarah Schira Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Ghost Ranch (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ghost-ranch)by Andrea Mowry What's on our needles this week: Deliciosa (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deliciosa) by Norah Gaughan Make Good Socks KAL We're still rolling through December 31! Tag us #makegoodpod. Announcement about the finale celebration will come next week! Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

From visible mending to stashbuster projects, friendship bracelets to bunny nuggest, this week's episode is full of ideas for how to use up the little bits of yarn that survive a project. (Assuming you didn't lose yarn chicken, that is!) Aunt Bethany & her knitting (https://youtu.be/ghwZvh6Q1bY?t=76) * Punch needle * Colorwork! * Embroidery * Pom Poms * Stripes! No one can stop you. Stripes. * Shoelaces and icords and drawstrings - you'll need a [Lucet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet) *Friendship bracelets * Macrame & wall hangings * Knit tiny things (think [MochiMochiLand](https://mochimochiland.com) for inspiration) * Weaving * Make a blanket or rug! * Felting (if you have lots of non-super wash bits!) * Decor! Hand roll them into tiny balls and pop them in a glass bottle or jar * Practice new stitches and techniques with leftover bits * STASHBUSTER PROJECTS! Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Scotty Sweater (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scotty-sweater) by PetiteKnit Late Bloomer Sweater (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/late-bloomer-mittens) by Kristin Ledgett Bunny Nuggets (https://www.madisonknittersguild.org/resources/Documents/patterns/Pattern%20Source%20Files/Critter%20Source%20FIles/Revised%20Aug%2028%202019/Bunny%20Nuggets_Rev_Aug_28_2019.pdf) by Rebecca Danger What's on our needles this week: Ursa Canis (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ursa-canis) by Jacqueline Cieslak Make Good Socks KAL We're still rolling through December 31! Tag us #makegoodpod. Announcement about the finale celebration will come next week! Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

This week we're answering questions! Picking out woven-in ends, the ethics of double-dipping in knitalongs (go for it!), does it count as handmade if you use a knitting machine?, and how to achieve a good fit as a new sweater knitter. Swanky Emu Knits (https://www.swankyemuknits.com) What's on our needles this week: Ursa Canis (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ursa-canis) designed by Jacqueline Cieslak Vanilla is the New Black (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanilla-is-the-new-black-sport--dk) designed by Anneh Fletcher The Make Good Socks knitalong is going until the end of December! Tag #makegoodsocks on instagram to enter. We're still going until December 31! Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Picking up stitches allows you to knit multi-directional fabric, button bands, heel-flap socks, and so many more things! Here are a few helpful links to videos that will show you how to pick up your stitches. Vertical Stitches How to Pick Up Stitches for a Button Band or a Collar (https://youtu.be/g1NXRgzsnEk) from Cocoknits Picking Up Stitches Along a Vertical Edge Tutorial (https://youtu.be/p9XQxUAvtMM) from Purl Soho Horizontal Stitches Picking Up Sts Along a Finished Edge (https://youtu.be/9NYuN-Vt92Q) from Roxanne Richardson Picking Up Stitches Along a Horizontal Edge Tutorial (https://youtu.be/_zIaUlG6zMg) from Purl Soho More Pick Up Techniques Picking Up Heel Gusset Stitches (https://youtu.be/meijdfZQ3Lo) from Under the Olive Tree Knits Picking Up Stitches in Garter Stitch Tutorial (https://youtu.be/N7HuRXWsnfU) from Purl Soho Picking Up Stitches Purlwise Tutorial (https://youtu.be/4rtI85uP4rU) from Purl Soho Make Good Socks KAL On instagram (hashtag #makegoodsocks) or here on this blog post (https://www.makegoodpod.com/blog/kal-make-good-socks/)! What's on our needles this week: Vanilla Is the New Black (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanilla-is-the-new-black) designed by Anneh Fletcher DRK Everyday Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks) designed by Andrea Mowry Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

It's a sock knitting vocabulary quiz (hint: 10 points for already knowing something, 10 points for learning something new. Everyone wins!) Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about choosing sweater patterns as a new sweater knitter. Left-hand dominant Ravelry knit & crochet group: On the Other Hand (https://www.ravelry.com/groups/on-the-other-hand) Vocabulary terms you might encounter when you're knitting socks! Cuff - the very top of your socks that hugs your ankle or at some point on your leg Leg - the “body” of your sock above your heel and below the cuff Heel - this is the curved or L-shaped bend of your sock that accommodates your heel some kinds: short row heels, heel flap, afterthought heels, peasant heels (https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/afterthought-peasant-sock-heels/) Gusset - shaping in the foot of the sock to accommodate movement Toe Shaping some kinds: wedge toe, round toe, left & right toe Graft - also called kitchener stitch Extra Credit: Negative Ease - ease is the degree to which your finished garment is larger (positive) or smaller (negative) than your body; ideal negative ease for socks is about 10% negative ease in terms of circumference & length Make Good Socks KAL On instagram (hashtag #makegoodsocks) or here on this blog post (https://www.makegoodpod.com/blog/kal-make-good-socks/)! What's on our needles this week: Deliciosa Sweater (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deliciosa) designed by Norah Gaughan Cinnabar (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6) designed by Andrea Mowry Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

No pressure. NO PRESSURE. But maybe you want to make some things for people this holiday season, and we have a few ideas. Some suggested patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Hats * Porty Hat (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/porty-hat) by Ysolda Teague * Garter Snake Hat (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garter-snake-hat) by Lavanya Patricella * Rhett (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhett-2) by Meghan Babin Cowls * An Elastic Product (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/an-elastic-product) by Karida Collins * Sunset Mesa Cowl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-sunset-mesa-cowl)by Jennifer Berg * Gabby Love Cowl (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gabby-love-cowl) by Louis Boria Mittens & Socks * The World's Simplest Mittens (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-worlds-simplest-mittens) by Tin Can Knits * Green Mountain (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/green-mountain-mitts)Mitts by Fatimah Hinds * For Joy and Comfort (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/for-joy--comfort) by Tif Neilan * DRK Everyday Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks) by Andrea Mowry What's on our needles this week: Cinnabar Wrap (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6) by Andrea Mowry Deliciosa (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deliciosa) by Norah Gaughan Biotone Joint Relief Massage Creme (https://biotone.com/collections/muscle-joint-relief-therapeutic-massage-creme/products/muscle-joint-relief-therapeutic-massage-creme-16oz) The stretches in this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRLWAE859kg) are pretty great! Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Lots of tutorials with different styles! Continental Style (picking) (also called German, European): Video: How to Knit Continental (https://www.youtu.be/Bqua0MP7pF4) *Norwegian Purl *: Video: How to Norwegian Purl (https://www.youtu.be/0DkwcejowiI) English Style (throwing) (also called American): Video: How to Knit English Style (https://youtu.be/aQmSJsowdyU) Flicking (lever knitting) (also called Peruvian, Catholic, Australian, Irish Cottage): Video: How to Lever Knit (https://youtu.be/wdIbvBz01yI) Combination : Video: How to Combination Knit (https://youtu.be/YerRyOYFeJU) Portuguese (Incan, Andean or Turkish - practiced all over the world): Video: How to Portuguese Knit (neck) (https://youtu.be/qxBZUZw2vlc) Shetland Knitting (also called: Pit knitting, Scottish, Shetland, From the Hip, Old Way) Video about Shetland Knitters who knit over 200 stitches per minute (https://youtu.be/4ibP2YH6QCI) CWA Knitting Competition 1971 (https://youtu.be/wIFvvwsRTCA) To see great short videos of knitting different techniques, visit @dankfiber (https://www.instagram.com/dankfiber/) on instagram! What's on our needles this week: Cinnabar (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6) designed by Andrea Mowry Gresham Wrap (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gresham-wrap) designed by Michael Vloedman KNITTING CARTOON CHICKENS EXIST! (https://www.shutterstock.com/video/clip-1833542-cartoon-hens-knitting-chicken-coop) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

Our shopping haul from the weeknd: * Designs by Yasmen: store (https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsByYasmen?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=724130547) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/designsbyyasmen/?hl=en) * Woodsy and Wild: store (https://woodsyandwild.com) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/woodsy_and_wild/) * Woolens and Nosh: store (https://www.woolensandnosh.com) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/woolensandnosh/) * Queen City Yarn: store (https://queencityyarn.com) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/queencityyarn/) * The Shetland Trader, Book Three (https://pompommag.com/collections/books/products/the-shetland-trader-book-three-heritage) by Gudrun Johnston * Craeft (https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393356571) by Alexander Langlands * madder root: store (https://madderroot.com) | Instagram (https://instagram.com/madderrootmaine) * Sawkill Farm: store (https://sawkillfarm.com) | Instagram (https://instagram.com/sawkillfarm) Dutchess County Fairgrounds (https://www.dutchessfair.com) I lowkey think Jessica invented the dickey thing. I can't find it on Ravelry. Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

Junction Fiber Mill website (https://junctionfibermill.com) Instagram: @junctionfibermill (https://www.instagram.com/junctionfibermill/) Savage Hart Farm (https://savagehartfarm.com) (Peggy's farm!) What's on our needles: Belfast Cardigan (https://brooklyntweed.com/products/belfast) by Véronik Avery Zipper Sweate (https://www.petiteknit.com/products/zipper-sweater-2?variant=32370159452215)r by PetitKnit Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap Check out the details here (https://scratch-makerspace.myshopify.com/admin/articles/557373423787) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

A helpful YouTube video about the GOTS-certified organic process (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMmLCPuerQg) Non-toxic EXP finishing diagram (https://www.schoeller-wool.com/35588/Products/Industrial-yarns/EXP/index_group.aspx) What's on our needles this week: Cladonia (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3) designed by Catherine Clarke Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap Check out the details here (https://scratch-makerspace.myshopify.com/admin/articles/557373423787) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

This week is all about someday wishlists. Karen's dream projects: * Celestarium (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celestarium) by Audry Nicklin * A brioche sweater * Cinnabar (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6) by Andrea Mowry * Something with the Roosimine technique (like these patterns (http://www.aleks-byrd.com/patterns) by Aleks Byrd) * Beekeepers Quilt (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-beekeepers-quilt) by Tiny Owl Knits * STEEKING. Here's the sweater I failed at Jessica's dream projects: * Lara Jacket (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lara-jacket) by Shiny Superhero * A hap! The Book of Haps (https://www.shopkdd.com/the-book-of-haps) by Kate Davies * One pair of socks every month What's on our needles this week: Cladonia (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3) designed by Catherine Clarke Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap Check out the details here (https://scratch-makerspace.myshopify.com/admin/articles/557373423787) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

Tutorials that might help you fix a few specific mistakes: * Dropped Stitch tutorial (https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-fix-dropped-stitches-part-i-stockinette-stitch) by Cocoknits * Fixing a Miscrossed Cable (https://youtu.be/hvkTYnmdoAo) video tutorial by Purl Hunter * Dropping back & Duplicate Stitch (http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2006/06/20/all_is_not_lost.html) tutorial by Stephanie McFee (aka the Yarn Harlot) What's on our needles this week: Julie Asselin Bouclé (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/boucle) Cladonia (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3) designed by Catherine Clarke Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

Here's the spinny colorwork thing I was talking about! From a painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti of Siena, ca. 1345. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1339/1343/files/Lorenzetti_1345.jpg?v=1631496664 Do you want to get your hands on your very own copy of A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt? You can follow this link to Indiebound (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781931499378) and source one from an independent bookseller! What's on our needles this week: Cladonia (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3) designed by Catherine Clarke Indie Untangled Scholarship Fill out the scholarship application (https://indieuntangled.com/scholarship-application/) for yourself, or you can nominate someone else! Applications will be accepted through September 20, 2021 and scholarship recipients will be notified by September 30, 2021 via email. Recipients will not be announced publicly. Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap Check out the details here (https://scratch-makerspace.myshopify.com/admin/articles/557373423787) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

Webbing Clothes Moths (https://extension.umaine.edu/home-and-garden-ipm/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2011/04/Clothes-Moths.jpg) Some tools you might want to have on hand: Soak Eco Wash Bag (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/eco-wash-bag?_pos=1&_sid=b2c1f0639&_ss=r) Soak Wool Wash (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/vendors?q=Soak) Cocoknits Sweater Care Kit (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/sweater-care-kit?_pos=18&_sid=08dafa117&_ss=r) Oxo Good Grips Folding Sweater Drying Rack (https://www.containerstore.com/s/laundry-cleaning/drying-racks-accessories/oxo-good-grips-folding-sweater-drying-rack/12d?productId=10034926&theme=laundry%20drying%20rack&pos=11) Gleener (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/gleener-ultimate-fuzz-remover-fabric-shaver?_pos=1&_sid=b97c766fa&_ss=r) What's on our needles this week: Jessica: Nothing! What even. Fake. Karen: Cladonia (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3) designed by Catherine Clarke Our Scratch Supply Co. 5th birthday will be happening September 17-19. Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

Patterns we talked about in this episode: The Weekender (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-weekender-5) designed by Andrea Mowry Tomás Pullover (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tomas-pullover) designed by Joji Locatelli Roosimine Knitting! That's the Estonian colorwork technique I couldn't remember the name of. Here's some more information (http://www.aleks-byrd.com/blog/2019/6/2/roosimine) from Alekx Byrd. It looks like this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/537a99a7e4b0cb63d6fce0a8/1609176808797-6QHXSOLSFU0IGSS7FOEM/Aleks-Byrd-Kallike-Cowl-flatlay-Aleks-Byrd-Designs-web.jpg?format=1000w What's on our needles this week: Everywhere Bags by Homebody Fibers (https://www.etsy.com/shop/homebodyfibers?ref=seller-platform-mcnav) @homebodyfibers Cladonia (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3) designed by Catherine Clarke make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Keep an eye on our instagram - the winner will be announced today! Check out all the amazing finished (or not-quite-finished) projects at the hashtag #makegoodmaedalong Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

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This week we chat about the knitting that happens when everything feels overwhelming. We've got suggestions for projects that will carry you through whatever is bringing you down. Patterns: Crystal Star Wrap (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crystal-star-wrap) by Jen Peck (https://www.instagram.com/websterstreetknittery/) Cinnabar (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6) by Andrea Mowry (https://www.instagram.com/dreareneeknits/) Any sock pattern (https://ravel.me/8vdxpu) Dishcloths (and towels, etc!) (https://ravel.me/c3dfmr) Baby sweaters (https://ravel.me/9ui5w7) What's on our needles this week: Gresham Wrap (https://blueskyfibers.com/product/gresham-wrap/) designed by Michael Vloedman make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! There are only two weeks left, but that's plenty of time to join us for our summer KAL. Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy! End date August 31 Participate by making something you love and tagging us #makegoodmaedalong Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

One of the few types of knitting (along with hats, scarves, shawls, and mittens... I'm primarily a sweater knitter, okay?) you can do without a pattern! Great Sock Resource: The Knitter's Book of Socks (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307586803) by Clara Parkes Patterns: Little Squirrel (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-squirrel-2)by TinCanKnits - worsted weight top down house - great house socks! Vanilla Is the New Black (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanilla-is-the-new-black) by Anneh Fletcher - top down ribbed increase heel Now and Next Sock (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/now--next-socks)by Marceline Smith - top down, unique toe closure with no Kitchener What's on our needles this week: Gresham Wrap (https://blueskyfibers.com/product/gresham-wrap/) designed by Michael Vloedman make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy! End date August 31 Participate by making something you love and tagging us #makegoodmaedalong Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Where to find Swanky Emu Knits (Sarah Krentz) online: * Swanky Emu Knits (https://www.swankyemuknits.com) * @swankyemuknits (https://www.instagram.com/swankyemuknits/) on Instagram What's on our needles this week: Volunteer Basket (https://www.swankyemuknits.com/designs/p/x4jm7ct01wl7dq4ts2jwjzolctp7nr) designed by Swanky Emu Knits Outline tank (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/outline-tee) by Jessie Mae make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy! End date August 31 Participate by making something you love and tagging us #makegoodmaedalong Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

It's the time of year when we start to think about apple cider donuts in the crisp fall air of upstate New York. @Squidney (https://www.instagram.com/squidneyknits/) - Sydney Crabaugh @tentacularly (https://www.instagram.com/tentacularly/) - Jenzilla YarnSub.com (https://yarnsub.com) make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy! End date August 31 Participate by making something you love and tagging us #makegoodmaedalong Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

We're back! We missed you! Techniques we talked about this week: Backward loop cast on - tutorial by Cocoknits (https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-backward-loop-cast-on) Knitted cast on - tutorial by Tin Can Knits (https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/06/14/knitted-cast-on/) Cable cast on - tutorial by Purl Soho (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/cable-cast-on/) Long Tail cast on - tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed (https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/casting-on) Old Norwegian (aka German Twisted) cast on - tutorial by Very Pink Knits (https://verypink.com/2012/01/04/german-twistedold-norwegian-cast-on/) Provisional cast on - tutorial by Purl Soho (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/provisional-cast-on-video/) Tubular cast on - tutorial by Andrea Mowry (https://youtu.be/RbElPT1bCg8) Jeny's surprisingly stretchy cast on - tutorial by Jeny Staiman (https://youtu.be/3n8E3I6Cg2k) I-cord cast on - tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed (https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/how-to-knit-i-cord-cast-on-video-tutorial) Garter Tab cast on - tutorial by Stephen West (https://youtu.be/60eSIfHjMow) make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy! End date August 31 Participate by making something you love and tagging us #makegoodmaedalong Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Resources we mentioned this episode: Trello (http://www.trello.com) Workflowy (https://workflowy.com/hi/) Merchant and Mills Maker's Journal (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/makers-journal) MyBodyModel (http://www.mybodymodel.com) Some designers you might want to follow who show you different ways to style your knits Annie Lupton - @bohochicfiberco (https://www.instagram.com/bohochicfiberco/) Maxim Cyr - @maxtheknitter (https://www.instagram.com/maxtheknitter/) Andrea Mowry - @dreareneeknits (https://www.instagram.com/dreareneeknits/) Denise Bayron - @bayronhandmade (https://www.instagram.com/bayronhandmade/) Isabell Kraemer - @lilalu72 (https://www.instagram.com/lilalu72/) Romi Hill - @romidesigns (https://www.instagram.com/romidesigns/) make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy! End date August 31 Participate by making something you love and tagging us #makegoodmaedalong Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com