Podcasts about karbonz

It’s good to be back!  Thank you for your patience!   Pattern Release My Only Goal Is Just To Be Shawl, inspired by the musical Rent.  Rent came out when I was 15 and had a huge influence on me.  It taught me the value of not just surviving but of truly living even through the most difficult times.  Few of us control where our life takes us. Indeed, the threads of our lives often go in unexpected directions – ups and downs, maybe even sideways or along an unexpected diagonal. Inspired by lyrics from the song “No Day But Today” from the musical Rent, this shawl lets you show your story. The shawl is knit in the main color first using an easy-to-memorize lace pattern, then the thread of your life is wound through the lace in a contrasting color, showing your story. Use code PODCAST19 to get 25% off at checkout on Ravelry.  Out Tonight Top FOs 3 preemie hats in a variety of sizes.  Working on the larger, almost full term ones mostly New shawl, doesn’t have a name yet, inspired by the fog rolling in off the ocean in my grandmother’s village.  It’s a 6-mile long thin peninsula, so the fog there is EPIC WIPS Preemie hat – full term size Preemie hat – 36 weeks preemie size New shawl pattern, based on being out in the open ocean.  Another Rent shawl, this one incorporating cables and garter stitch. Hitchhiker Shawl by Martina Behm.  This is my travel knitting for when we go somewhere and I’m not sure they’ll allow knitting needles.  I use detachable wooden tips, which are far less scary than my normal steel-tipped Karbonz needles lol Knitting Fail  Watched So You Think You Can Dance a bit too closely and screwed up my own pattern 

In Episode 38, Greg talks about going blind, bent needles, and spinning. Sponsors I am a Knitcrate Ambassador! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes Smoke In The City hat pattern Seed Stitch: Beyond Knit 1, Purl 1 (affiliate link) Carolina Fiber Fest Projects Greg finished a Smoke In The City hat with Twist Fiber Studio Haywood Worsted yarn. Greg is working on 2 pair of socks: Ent Socks and Christmas Is Coming Socks. Yarns used: Dyeabolical Sturdy (version 1), Skirted Fleece Mill Yakity-Yak, One Twisted Tree Prime Greg is working on The Peacock's Tale (project page) with Wolle's Yarn Creations Color Changing Cotton 100 gr. Podcasts mentioned Prairie Girls Knit And Spin in a sKnit SAFF (previously discussed on Episode 36) Neko curved double pointed needles for socks (affiliate link) Karbonz needles by Knitter's Pride Abby Franquemont Respect The Spindle book (affiliate link) Abby's Patreon page Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: Unraveling with Greg and Joey Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Periscope: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.

Episode 29: Field Recording #3: Yopp In Episode 29, Joey talks with listener-favorite, Yopp, about many things. Topics include knitting, blacksmithing, woodworking, magic mirrors, and fly fishing. This is the third field recording he made at UWC IX, back in June. Yopp was previously discussed on Episode 13: Magical Love Pants, and you should definitely hit up those show notes to see the magical love pants. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Misc Ukulele World Congress (UWC) — Joey had a great time again this year, and gathered several field recordings while he was there

Episode 27: Field Recording #2: Connie In Episode 27, Joey talks with his dear friend, Connie, about crochet, pants, horse heads, and Che Guevara, among other things. This is the second field recording he made at UWC IX, back in June. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Misc Ukulele World Congress (UWC) — Joey had a great time again this year, and gathered several field recordings while he was there

Episode 26: Before The Injury… In Episode 26, Greg and Joey talk about swatching, injuries, and sailors. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Thank-Yous MartaShmarta (aka Marta) sent Greg a package full of preemie hats and outfits. He's going to donate them Family Support Network of Central Carolina and the Women's Hospital of Greensboro. Projects Joey describes a hand injury that has kept him from making good progress on his fiber projects. Joey has been swatching in Tunisian Crochet. He is being mightily encouraged by Twinset Ellen of the Twinset Designs podcast. Greg finished his Halcyarn Socks (project page). He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast. Greg is working on the Old Shale Shawl (project page) with yarn from Knitcrate. It's super lacy and he's excited about it. Greg is working on a pair of Allons-y Socks (project page) with yarn from Knitcircus. The gradient yarn from Knitcircus is awesome to work with. In order to use the entirety of the gradient, he is knitting these socks toe-up. He's using a 9″ circular needle for this sock and loving it. Greg is working on the Emelyn Mae Shawl (project page) by Jennifer Lassonde. He's really enjoying the side-to-side construction of this shawl, as well as the mock i-cord edging. Giveaways We gave away a copy of the Caius sweater pattern by Kino. We gave away a copy of the World Of Difference shawl pattern by BostonJen. Reviews Greg received new issues of both Taproot and Rib, which he hasn't had a chance to look at yet. Look forward to reviews in coming episodes. Podcasts We Mention Kino Knits Twinset Designs Down Cellar Studio Ewe University Yarns At Yin Hoo Actually Knitting Events We're getting ready for the County Fair KAL. Prize contributions are coming in: 1 medium size zipper wedge project bag, provided by KnitasaurusWrecks Kristi of The Crafty Hive podcast 1 copy of the Emelyn Mae Shawl pattern, provided by the designer: BostonJen Jennifer Lassonde from Down Cellar Studio. 1 hank of Scribbles And Knits yarn, provided by they dyer: ScribblesandKnits Jason from Scribbles And Knits Fibers. 2 Knitters Against Swatches unofficial Cards Against Humanity sets from Robin at ReBelle yarn shop. 1 set of KNIT/PURL temporary tattoos from Robin at ReBelle yarn shop. The PALKAL2017 is in full swing, hosted by Michelle from the Actually Knitting podcast. Knitting Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat or Amplitude Shawl will count as entries for the KAL. SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending. Ol' North State Knitting Guild — Greg is scheduled to speak at the September 11, 2017 meeting.  Misc Bodhrán — a small Irish frame drum Ukulele World Congress (UWC) — Joey had a great time again this year, and gathered several field recordings while he was there

Episode 25: Field Recording #1: Brenna In Episode 25, Greg is out sick, and Joey flies solo with the first of his field recordings, that he made at the Ukulele World Congress IX. In this installment, he talks to Brenna, about knitting, crochet, socks, butterflies, and how she got into knitting. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order.

Episode 24: Try This Pod In Episode 24, Greg and Joey talk about fiber events, shawls, and shaving. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Thank-Yous Kino (aka Mary) gave Greg a copy of Caius, her newest sweater pattern, which she thought he might enjoy knitting for Blueberry. Greg is hoping to cast on soon. We're going to give a copy of the pattern! Ravelry Goings-On #TryPod — Encourage your friends to try a new-to-them podcast. We encourage you to recommend our podcast! Use the #TryPodABitLate hashtag when you talk about this on social media. Giveaways We gave away a May 2017 Knitcrate box! Listen to the episode and check our Instagram Feed to see if you won. We are giving away a copy of the Caius sweater pattern by Kino. Check the Ravelry group to enter. We are giving away a copy of the World Of Difference shawl pattern by BostonJen. Check the Ravelry group to enter. Projects Joey continues to talk about not working on a scarf for his son. Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete, and he's about 50% done with the foot of the second sock. He's hoping to move this to FO by the next time we record. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast. Greg knitted a Knitted Travel Mug Kit, pattern by Knits4Comfort. He highly recommends the kit, which is available in Jenn's etsy shop. Greg knitted an In Threes (project page) by Kelly Herdrich for an upcoming baby shower. He loves this pattern, it makes a great baby gift. He knitted it in Twist Fiber Studio Haywood Worsted in the “Girl At The Rock Show” colorway. Reviews World Of Difference by BostonJen. Greg and Joey both think this is a great shawl pattern. We're giving a copy of the pattern away! Podcasts We Mention Kino Knits Twinset Designs Down Cellar Studio The Bernie Sanders Show Events We're getting ready for the County Fair KAL. Prize contributions are coming in: Twist Fiber Studio is providing a hank of fingering-weight yarn. SewFlo is providing a bag from their easy shop. Carolina FiberFest. Greg attended the Carolina FiberFest in Raleigh, NC and had a great time. SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending. Ol' North State Knitting Guild — Greg is scheduled to speak at the September 11, 2017 meeting. TV Time With Joey The Americans. Joey shared that the current season airing on F/X will not be the final season! There was much rejoicing.  Misc Vermont, the state where Joey wants to move. Bill Nye the Science Guy Go Atlanta User Group — Joey is speaking here on Tuesday, April 25 Barrister and Mann Petrichor Shaving Soap and Petrichor Aftershave — Joey loves these shave products

Episode 23: What's In The Box? In Episode 23, Greg and Joey talk about the weather, knitting winter items when it's warm, and various subscription boxes. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Thank-Yous Thank you to Wendy from Knitters Brewing Company for sending Greg a handful of wonderful preemie hats and some sweet yarn. Wendy recently published an e-book of cute baby hats: CLICK for Cuteness. These patterns are to help raise awareness for the Click For Babiesorganization. Ravelry Goings-On Haiku Time With Greg Dishcloth Cotton Discussion Giveaways We gave away a copy of Presto by Lars Rains. Listen to the episode to see if you won. Projects Joey continues to work on a scarf for his son. Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete, and he's about 25% done with the leg of the second sock. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast. Greg resumed work on the Flower Cardigan (project page) that is he working on for his daughter. Greg finished a Milo (project page) for a friend's impending baby. He knit it Berroco Fiora, which he really enjoyed. Greg knitted a Baby Surprise Jacket (project page) in a week. Greg knitted a Crimson Horror cowl (project page) in a day. Greg continues to work on his scrap yarn projects: Knitted Patchwork Recipe (project page) and Beekeeper's Quilt (project page). Reviews Rib Magazine. Greg loves his copy of issue one and is looking forward to future issues. TV Time With Joey The Americans. Greg mistakenly said that Netflix has Season 4 available now. Wrong streaming service — last season is available via Amazon Prime. Black Sails  Misc Rainy Night In Georgia. Greg particularly enjoys the Ray Charles version. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia. Bates Motel Taproot Magazine Carolina FiberFest. Greg is attending the Carolina FiberFest in Raleigh, NC March 24th and 25th. LootCrate FireflyCrate Firefly — cancelled too soon AdaBox Bobcat In A Box xkcd Amazon Echo (affiliate link) — Joey is writing skills for his Echo

Episode 22: Working Together In Episode 22, Greg and Joey talk about bulky knitting, international shipping, and working together. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Thank-Yous BostonJen for giving us copies of her her newest shawl pattern: World of Difference, and for allowing Greg to participate in a DCS Pigskin Party Interception. Especially of note is the celebratory Gatorade bath that CinderGA took after winning the interception. Giveaways We are giving away a copy of Presto by Lars Rains. See our Ravelry group for details. Special thank-you to Interweave Press and Heather Zoppetti for helping us with international shipping for Heather's books that we gave away in previous episodes. Projects Joey's Pussyhat made it to the DC march, and then went to Montana. Joey continues to work on a scarf for his son. Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete, and he's about 25% done with the leg of the second sock. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast. Greg has converted his imaginary knitting to real-life knitting: the Sun Blossoms Cowl (project page) with amazing alpaca yarn from Fair Winds Farm. Greg resumed work on the Flower Cardigan (project page) that is he working on for his daughter. Greg started a Milo (project page) for a friend's impending baby. He is knitting it Berroco Fiora, which he is really enjoying. Reviews We reviewed Presto by Lars Rains and loved it! Podcasts We Mention And Love Down Cellar Studio Twinset Designs Yarns At Yin Hoo  Misc The crocheted octopus that helps tiniest babies feel safe Taproot Magazine

Episode 21: Cravats, Hats, and Cats In Episode 21, Greg and Joey talk about cravats, hats, and cats. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Thank-Yous AlpakkaAnna, for copies of her newest shawl design: Björkö Shawl. Giveaways Prizes are on the way from the County/State Fair KAL. Thank you for your patience. We announced the winner for a copy of Point/Counterpoint by Kino Knits and Sarah Schira. We announced the winner for a copy of Letterpress by Sara Bauer. Projects Joey continues to work on a scarf for his son. He realized that the 1-year anniversary of starting this project is approaching and is targeting to finish the scarf by then. Joey knitted a PussyHat for a friend who is attending the Women's March on Washington on January 21. See the PussyHat Project website for more information about this project. Greg finished a pair of Zigzagular Socks for his mom (project page). He used HauteKnitYarn and his mom loves them. Greg finished the Voss Cowl (project page). He loves how the colorwork came out, but can definitely improve on his grafting technique. Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete, and he's about 25% done with the leg of the second sock. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast. Greg has converted his imaginary knitting to real-life knitting: the Sun Blossoms Cowl (project page) with amazing alpaca yarn from Fair Winds Farm. Reviews Knitcrate (affiliate link) — Use code KD20 at checkout to receive 20% off your first order. We followed-up on our Knitcrate review from the last episode. Podcasts We Mention And Love Twinset Designs Down Cellar Studio Knitmore Girls Yarns At Yin Hoo 2 Knit Lit Chicks Misc GitHub, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino — components of Joey's tech-related goal for 2017. DuoLingo — a free language learning tool. We've created an “Unraveling Spanish” club. We think you can join the club no matter which language you are studying, not just Spanish. Use code 3RDBNA to join. La La Land — Joey loves this movie.

Episode 20: Actual Knitting Actually Occurred In Episode 20, Greg and Joey talk about scarves, subscriptions, and shipping. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We haven't shipped prizes from previous giveaways yet. We will, eventually, we promise. Projects Joey is working on a scarf for his son. His promise of finishing it by Christmas in previous episodes did not specify which Christmas it will be finished by. He's making good progress, but isn't banking on Christmas anymore. Greg completed a Mini-Stocking (no project page). He loves this pattern. Greg is knitting dishcloths. On his fishing trip, he knitted a big one with cotton yarn and Scrubby yarn held double. He's looking forward to using it. He also has been using KnitPicks Dishie yarn, which he loves. Greg is working on a pair of Zigzagular Socks for his mom (project page). First sock is complete, he's starting the zigs and zags on the other sock now. He's using HauteKnitYarn. Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast. Greg has started some imaginary knitting: the Sun Blossoms Cowl with amazing alpaca yarn from Fair Winds Farm. Reviews Point/Counterpoint by Kino Knits and Sarah Schira– check out the thread in our Ravelry group for your chance to win a copy of this collection. Letterpress by Sara Bauer — check out the thread in our Ravelry groupfor your chance to win a copy of this collection. Knitcrate — Use code KD20 at checkout to receive 20% off your first order. Podcasts Ewe University Kino Knits Imagined Landscapes Yarns At Yin Hoo Music The Louvin Brothers Misc Harvesting Mistletoe: Gunfire Gets The Job Done

Episode 19: Literally True   In Episode 19, Greg and Joey talk about singers, fair knitting, and ukulele gatherings. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We gave away loads of prizes from the County Fair KAL. Spoiler alert: everyone who entered the KAL won a prize. Tune in and find out what you won. Notes from the Ravelry Group Knitter's Confessions: a safe place to confess your deepest, darkest knitting secret. Projects Joey is working on a scarf for his son. He promises to finish it by Christmas. Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Greg is working on the Voss Cowl (project page). Since the last episode, he ripped it all out and re-knit it, switching which color yarn he was holding in each hand. This changed the color dominance and now the yarn is looking how he wants it to look. Greg is working on the Flower Cardigan (project page) for Blueberry. He hopes to finish it soon so Blueberry can wear it this winter. Greg finished a cross stitch lighthouse that he picked up on vacation a couple of weeks ago. Music Frank Sinatra Bob Dylan Shadows In the Night (affiliate link) — Bob's album of Frank Sinatra Covers Duquesne Whistle Tom Waits Events Greg entered the North Carolina State Fair with six items and won awards for four of them. Misc Bodie Island Light Station Tybee Island Light House TBUG — The Tampa Bay Ukulele Group TV (micro-)Time With Joey Chopped

Episode 18 - The Sound Of Square Needles In Episode 18, Greg and Joey talk about dreams, fairs, and designing. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We gave away two copies of Unexpected Cables: Feminine Knitted Garments Featuring Modern Cable Knitting (affiliate link) and two copies of Everyday Lace: Simple, Sophisticated Knitted Garments(affiliate link), both  by Heather Zoppetti (published by Interweave Press). Thanks to Stitch Sprouts for providing the review and prize copies of the book! Notes from the Ravelry Group How to center-pull from a ball of Opal, by whirlybird Margaret — you should go favorite this post right now. Knitter's Confessions: a safe place to confess your deepest, darkest knitting secret. Projects Joey is working on a scarf for his son. Joey is working on pair of socks. Amplitude — Greg's newest shawl design was recently released and is now available for purchase. You can follow the #AmplitudeShawlhashtag on Instagram to keep an eye on the beautiful shawls people are knitting. Several podcasts are hosting giveaways for the shawl, check the thread in the Knitting Daddy Designs Ravelry group for details. Ongoing Events County Fair KAL: enter your fiber-related crafts in your local fair, then enter them in our KAL. Events Gwinnett County Fair — Joey entered 3 items: socks, Tranquilla (first place in scarves and cowls!), and soap (second place!). His wife entered in the stained glass category (first place!). Greg has entered the North Carolina State Fair with six items and is looking forward to seeing how they performed. Georgia Fiber Fest — Joey attended and had a great time. He learned how to spin on a drop spindle. Joey bought items from the following vendors: Cedar Hill Farm Company Ewephoric Fibers Kollage Square Knitting Needles TV Time With Joey Stranger Things The Bob Newhart Show Newhart

Episode 17: Knitters' Confessions In Episode 17, Greg and Joey talk about deep, dark secrets, center pull yarn, and soap. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways: We gave away a copy of the Take It Easy: Knits For Relaxing book fromKnit Picks, along with enough yarn to knit Walk By The Seasideby Jessica Anderson. Thanks to Knit Picks and Jessica Anderson for providing the review and prize copies of the book and yarn! We gave away a copy of the Riley Rose Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde (aka BostonJen from the Down Cellar Studio podcast).  Thanks to Jennifer Lassonde for the copy of the shawl to giveaway! We reviewed Unexpected Cables: Feminine Knitted Garments Featuring Modern Cable Knitting (affiliate link) by Heather Zoppetti (published byInterweave Press), and are excited to be giving away two copies of the book. See the giveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details. Thanks to Stitch Sprouts for providing the review and prize copies of the book! Prize Bin Additions 1 pattern of the winner's choice from the Windswept Designs' Ravelry Store provided by: WindsweptMonique Monique. 3 skeins of yarn from The Fiber Seed yarn provided Lindsay at The Fiber Seed  Podcasts: Twinset Designs — Greg was a guest on their last episode, while Twinset Ellen stepped in on our last episode. Yarn Thing with Marly Bird Projects: Joey is working on a scarf for his son. Joey has started another pair of socks. He's using a contrasting color for the toes, heels, and cuffs and Opal for the main body. He enjoys keeping his yarn in The Yarnit. April Showers Socks — Greg has finished these socks, except for the weaving in of ends and blocking (project page). Halcyarn socks — Greg is working on these. They're so young he hasn't even set up a project page for them. Voss Cowl — the colorwork cowl is working on. Also so young that he hasn't set up a project page for it, either. He's having some frustration with the color dominance in the colorwork and probalby should have worked through the Stripe Domination hat by Twinset Ellen first. Amplitude — this is Greg's newest shawl design. It is currently benig test knit. You can follow the #AmplitudeShawl hashtag on Instagram to keep an eye on the test knitting. The pattern is scheduled for release on September 23, 2017. Ongoing Events Knitter's Confessions: a safe place to confess your deepest, darkest knitting secret. County Fair KAL: enter your fiber-related crafts in your local fair, then enter them in our KAL. Actually Knitting PalKal: Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat pattern counts for the KAL and so does Ellen's Tunisian Crochet Paving Mittspattern. June 15 – September 15 Upcoming Events Georgia Fiber Fest — September 8-10 in Columbus, GA: Joey is 60% planning to attend. TV Time With Joey Call The Midwife Stranger Things National Knitting Night The A Word Joey's Soap Joey talks about changing the name oh his soap. Precipiterra Soapworks Precipiterra Soapworks on Facebook Misc: Strange Brew — the movie that taught Greg and Joey all their Canadian linguistics Star Trek: The Next Generation — it's amazing the show was ever allowed to make more than the first two episodes. Seinfeld — George is crazy. Is Abe Vigoda Dead? — Greg mentioned that there was an essay hidden in the HTML source. Sadly, that essay appears to be gone. Polyamory Is Wrong T-Shirt (affiliate link) Tsuro State Fair — Joey hasn't seen this movie in a long time

Episode 16: Insert Witty Episode Title Here   In Episode 16, the talk is about sweaters, lace, and underwater knitting. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways: In celebration of the Coveted Yarn sponsorship, we gave away a skein of Flat Rocks Yarn and a collection of McPorter Farms knitting accessories. Listen to the episode to see if you won. Thanks to Coveted Yarn for providing the prize! We are giving away a copy of the Take It Easy: Knits For Relaxing book from Knit Picks, along with enough yarn to knit Walk By The Seasideby Jessica Anderson. See the giveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details. Thanks to Knit Picks and Jessica Anderson for providing the review and prize copies of the book and yarn! We are giving away a copy of the Riley Rose Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde (aka BostonJen from the Down Cellar Studio podcast).  See thegiveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details. Thanks to Jennifer Lassonde for the copy of the shawl to giveaway! We reviewed the Everyday Lace: Simple, Sophisticated Knitted Garments by Heather Zoppetti (published by Interweave Press), and are excited to be giving away two copies of the book. See the giveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details. Thanks to Stitch Sprouts for providing the review and prize copies of the book! Prize Bin Additions $50 Gift Certificate to Knitters Brewing Company added to the prize bin for the County Fair KAL. Thanks to socalknitgirl Wendy for providing the prize.  Podcasts: Down Cellar Studio Twinset Designs Projects: Shirley Paden Design-Along — Ellen is participating in this. TSSC Underwater Knitting Merit Badge 2016 — Ellen knitted a big portion of this dishcloth in the swimming pool while holding it under water (project page). Metamorphic by Lisa K. Ross — Ellen is knitting this sweater for her grandson (project page). Mountain Peaks Woman's Jacket (Fjall jack) — Ellen is working on this. Ellen is working on swatches for her Master Hand Knitting Program. Joey is working on a scarf for his son. Joey is thinking about starting another pair of socks. Ongoing Events County Fair KAL: enter your fiber-related crafts in your local fair, then enter them in our KAL. Actually Knitting PalKal: Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat pattern counts for the KAL and so does Ellen's Tunisian Crochet Paving Mittspattern. June 15 – September 15 Upcoming Events Georgia Fiber Fest — September 8-10 in Columbus, GA: Joey is 96.5% planning to attend. Sisu Designs Lost In the Woods Knitting Retreat: Ellen is attending. Rhinebeck — October 15-16: Ellen is planning to attend. Joey's Soap — now available for purchase! Joey has to change his soap company name because it's too similar to an existing soap company's name. Petrichor Soapworks Petrichor Soapworks on Facebook Misc: Sanibel Island Lake Michigan #TSCC2016 on Instagram — including underwater knitters Karbonz by Knitter's Pride

Episode 15: Hiyooooooo! It's a Giveaway-palooza! In Episode 15, Greg and Joey talk about yarn crawls, sewing, and soap. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways: In celebration of the Coveted Yarn sponsorship, we are giving away a skein of Flat Rocks Yarn and a collection of McPorter Farms knitting accessories. Listen to the episode for details, and sign up on the thread in our Ravelry group. Thanks to Coveted Yarn for providing the prize! We reviewed the Take It Easy: Knits For Relaxing book from Knit Picks, and are excited to be giving away a copy of the book along with enough yarn to knit Walk By The Seaside by Jessica Anderson. See the giveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details. Thanks to Knit Picks and Jessica Anderson for providing the review and prize copies of the book and yarn! We are giving away a copy of the Riley Rose Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde (aka BostonJen from the Down Cellar Studio podcast).  See the giveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details. Thanks to Jennifer Lassonde for the copy of the shawl to giveaway!  Podcasts: Adam Curry Actually Knitting Chris Hardwick Curious Handmade Dawn and Drew Show Down Cellar Studio Knitting Butterflies Knitting Pipeline NT Pod Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Shinybees Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project Twinset Designs Yarns at Yin Hoo Projects: Joey is working on a scarf for his son. Unnamed Shawl — Greg finished knitting his new shawl design. He's working on getting a pattern created now. Hoping to have it published by the end of the summer. April Showers Socks — the socks Greg currently has on his needles (project page). Ongoing Events County Fair KAL: enter your fiber-related crafts in your local fair, then enter them in our KAL. Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party: we're the official pool boys. June 1 – July 31 Actually Knitting PalKal: Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat pattern counts for the KAL. June 15 – September 15 Past Events Greg completed the Central Carolina Yarn Crawl. Participating shops were: The Twisted Knitter, Out of Hand, Gate City Yarns, Stitch Point,Common Threads, and Knit One Smock Too. Sewing Joey's finished the skirt he was knitting. TV Time With Joey Stranger Things Call The Midwife Music Wheels of Soul Tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos, and North Mississippi All-Stars Tycho Variety Playhouse Com Truise S U R V I V E Joey's Soap — now available for purchase! Petrichor Soapworks on Etsy Petrichor Soapworks on Facebook Misc: Podcast Hall Of Fame Sanibel Island Ravellenic Games 2016 – if you want to participate, we're encouraging you to join Team Sasquatch, the team for people who listen to podcasts and want to join one, big, cohesive podcast team. Sad Trombone Instant Rimshot Hiyoooo Karbonz by Knitter's Pride Cubics by Knitter's Pride Turing Test Knitscene Interweave Knits Vogue Knitting The Handmaid's Tale DyeForYarn  

Episode 14: Greg's Not Wearing Any Pants. Avert Your Eyes, Children!   In Episode 14, Greg and Joey talk about TV, TNNA, and tours. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaway: In celebration of the Coveted Yarn sponsorship, we are giving away a skein of Flat Rocks Yarn and a collection of McPorter Farms knitting accessories. Listen to the episode for details, and sign up on the thread in our Ravelry group. Thanks to Coveted Yarn for providing the prize!  Podcasts: Knit. Dye. Read. Twinset Designs Actually Knitting Down Cellar Studio Ewe University Podcast Projects: Joey is working on a scarf for his son. Unnamed Shawl — Greg finished knitting his new shawl design. He's working on getting a pattern created now. April Showers Socks — the socks Greg currently has on his needles (project page). Knitted Patchwork Recipe by Martine Ellis — Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Blanket (project page). the beekeeper's quilt by Tiny Owl Knits — Greg's other scrap sock yarn project (project page). Devil's Churn Hat by Tina Johnston — Greg cast that on this weekend (project page). Ongoing Events Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party: we're the official pool boys. June 1 – July 31 Actually Knitting PalKal: Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat pattern counts for the KAL. June 15 – September 15 County Fair KAL: enter your fiber-related crafts in your local fair, then enter them in our KAL. Past Events TNNA (The National Needlearts Association) — Greg attended the Summer Show and talked about his adventures. Lots of generous people and companies gave him items to use as prizes for upcoming KALs. Lars Rains, author of Modern Lopi (affiliate link) Katrinkles Knitting Jewelry LYDIA Yarn Aroha Knits Varian Brandon Jessica Anderson Ravelry The YarnIt Creative With Clay Stitch Sprouts Franklin Habit, author of I Dream Of Yarn (affiliate link) Holiday Yarns The Fiber Seed World Wide Knit In Public Day: Saturday June 18. Greg was in Cary, NC at the Craft Public House at 2pm, then Warm N' Fuzzy afterwards. Michelle from Actually Knitting organized this great opportunity and was there, too. Joan from Lollipop Yarn was there, too. Sewing Vanessa Wings — Greg made these butterfly wings for Blueberry Joey's been working on skirts, and has had some adventures in pattern printing. Upcoming Events Georgia Fiber Fest — September 8-10 in Columbus, GA: Joey is planning to attend TV Time With Joey The Americans Call The Midwife Detectorists Vicious Game of Thrones  Misc: Good Morning, Vietnam — movie starring Robin Williams The Varsity — What'll ya have! Knitter's Pride Karbonz — our favorite needles and imaginary sponsor Loopville — Joey visited this yarn shop when he was in Knoxville Knoxville Soap & Candle — Joey also visited this shop while in Knoxville Knitting For Anarchists — Joey bought this book Tour de France  

I Love is a strong word ntroductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Jacflash Welcome from Manitoba!   What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway   Karla-   Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and Simple Autumn Mittens by Halladora J   FO’s - Emily   Karla - Birthday cast on - Spindrift Shawl by Helene Stuart in Mad Tosh Light, filtered light   Design features Emily- All the man of aran. Dropped stitch, Karbonz tip fell off Karla - Tied on a game of yarn chicken with the Spindrift Shawl. Frogged Grandpa’s Socks and recalculated, also doing a different toe. Lost my sweater sleeve...   Spinning Emily - No! Karla - Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours (Colourway jamaican) almost done the third bobbin. Would like to ply this week   Stash Enhancement Emily- New needles, Hemp. Nothing. Nada. Zilch   Karla - Cascade heritage Sock in Purple, stitch markers, hemp   Best laid plans Emily  Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley   Karla - #canadakal2016 - caterpillar green yarn - Taiga Hilliard - Yellow Tail And Fossil and Bone by Silvia Bo Bilvia with sweet fiber I bought at Knit City last year As always, Ghost Dance   Go up sweater size and needle size for Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi Main colour - charcoal grey Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white Talky Talk Emily - Knit City!!! Stash Dash Karla - Knit City Classes!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016, Meet a Knitter!   Crafternoon Karla - Tapestry Weaving   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- asking for nap   Karla- Bum bites, all the teeth at once, screaming, getting worried about a speech delay, BASEBALL all the time!   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 13: Magical Love Pants In Episode 13, Greg and Joey talk about knitting superpowers, the next wave in crochet fashion, and Joey's latest hobby. Sponsor Special thanks to our new sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaway: In celebration of the Coveted Yarn sponsorship, we are giving away a skein of Flat Rocks Yarn and a collection of McPorter Farms knitting accessories. Listen to the episode for details, and sign up on the thread in our Ravelry group. Thanks to Coveted Yarn for providing the prize!  Podcasts: Actually Knitting Down Cellar Studio Ewe University Podcast Knitting Pipeline The Knitmore Girls Twinset Designs Projects: Knitted Patchwork Recipe by Martine Ellis — Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Blanket (project page). the beekeeper's quilt by Tiny Owl Knits — Greg's other scrap sock yarn project (project page). Egg To Owl Reversible Toy — the toy that Greg made after attending the Susan B. Anderson workshop (project page). Events Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party: we're the official pool boys. June 1 – July 31 Actually Knitting PalKal: Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat pattern counts for the KAL. June 15 – September 15 World Wide Knit In Public Day: Saturday June 18 Greg plans to be in Cary, NC at the Craft Public House at 2pm, then Warm N' Fuzzy afterwards. Michelle from Actually Knitting organized this great opportunity and will be there, too. Stay tuned for information about the County Fair KAL  Misc: The Princess Bride — Greg's favorite movie. “I Love Everybody” by Lyle Lovett Riders In The Sky produce the Riders Radio Theater podcast Knitter's Pride Karbonz — our favorite needles and imaginary sponsor Knitting Superpowers: Paula's crew at Knitting Pipeline talked about their super powers in Knitting Pipeline Episode 250. The Knitmore Girls talked about theirs in Knitmore Girls Podcast Episode 378. After we recorded, but before we released our episode, we noticed that Ellen and Jan talked about theirs in Twinset Designs Episode 78. What would your superpowers be? Leave a comment in the episode thread and let us know. Mystery Men — fantastic movie about superheroes with weird powers I Love This Yarn — Hobby Lobby's house yarn, which Joey found in the perfect orange that he's been looking for. Ukulele World Congress — Joey had a great time attending UWC again this year. The Clay Purl in Nashville, Indiana– Joey visited this yarn shop while at UWC. The Shabby Sheep and Ewe in Columbus, Indiana — Joey also visited this yarn shop. Knitters Nook in Columbus, Indiana — the third yarn shop Joey visited. Fibre Space — the yarn shop that hosted the Susan B. Andersonworkshops that Greg attended TNNA (The National Needlearts Association) — Greg attended the Summer Show and will be talking about those adventures in a future episode. The Americans — based on the recommendation in “TV Time With Joey,” Greg is enjoying the first season of this TV show. Joey is bummed that Season 4 just ended and is looking forward to Season 5. The Streisand effect Tom Petty sings both “The Waiting” and “American Girl“ Poison sings “Talk Dirty To Me“ Joey and friends do Poison's song Talk Dirty To Me

(photo inspired by the book, Waiting by Kevin Henkes)Hi, Knitters,I have a lot to share with you today, three new patterns, a podcast and a huge giveaway, so I will get right to it!Pattern Releases and Lower Price Sale!I have 3 brand-new toy patterns that I've just released today. I am running a big discount sale on all three patterns for the first week of their release. Each pattern is regularly priced at $6.00 per pattern but from Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2016, each pattern is priced at $4.00 per pattern, which is two dollars off! On Feb. 6th the patterns will be regularly priced at $6.00.No coupon code is necessary as the patterns are priced at the discount price for your convenience.All of these patterns, amongst others, are available for wholesale in print form through NNK Press!Click here for more information or to purchase the Octopus Pattern on Ravelry!Octopusby Susan B. AndersonPublished inShop Susan B. AndersonCraftKnittingCategorySofties → AnimalPublishedJanuary 2016Suggested yarnLorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted SolidSchachenmayr Regia Design Line by Arne & CarlosYarn weightWorsted / 10 ply (9 wpi) ?Gauge6 stitches = 1 inchin stockinette stitchNeedle sizeUS 5 - 3.75 mmUS 1 - 2.25 mmYardage100 yards (91 m)Sizes availableSmall ~ 1 3/4 inches tall; Large ~ 3 1/2 inches tallin-the-roundone-pieceseamlesstop-downwritten-patternThis pattern is available for $4.00 USD  buy it nowThis pattern is currently on sale for $4.00 from January 29th through February 5th! On Feb. 6th the pattern will be regularly priced at $6.00. No coupon code is needed as the sale price is set for your convenience.This pattern is available in wholesale print form for yarn shops and the like through NNK Press!The Octopus pattern has instructions for both a fingering weight and a worsted weight version. Both are worked the same, seamlessly, from the top-down. The legs are cleverly worked right into the bottom of the body so no extra finishing is needed. The fingering weight Octopus makes a great ornament!Here is some pattern information for you:Finished size: 1 ¾ (3 ½) – inches tallYarn:Small Octopus: 10 grams of fingering weight yarnLarge Octopus: 30 grams of worsted weight yarnThe samples are made in Regia Arne & Carlos sock yarn color #3653 (small size), and Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted 100% superwash wool in color #412 Campbell (large size).Needles:Small Octopus: US size 1 double-pointed needles, set of 5Large Octopus: US size 5 double-pointed needles, set of 5Use the size needles to achieve gauge.Gauge:Small Octopus: 8 stitches per inch in stockinette stitchLarge Octopus: 6 stitches per inch in stockinette stitchMaterials:Yarn needleDetachable stitch markersSmall amount of fiberfillRuler or tape measureWaste yarn2 - 9mm safety eyesPattern note: Both sizes are worked the same with the exception of a couple of places in the pattern so one stitch count is given throughout. In the places where the directions are different, the smaller size is listed first and the larger size is in the parentheses. Click here for more information or to purchase the Turtle pattern on Ravelry!Turtleby Susan B. AndersonPublished inShop Susan B. AndersonCraftKnittingCategorySofties → AnimalPublishedJanuary 2016Suggested yarnNoro KureyonQuince & Co. LarkYarn weightWorsted / 10 ply (9 wpi) ?Gauge6 stitches = 1 inchin stockinette stitchNeedle sizeUS 5 - 3.75 mmUS 7 - 4.5 mmYardage134 yards (123 m)Sizes availableAbout 5-inches in length from bottom of body to the tip of the nosebottom-upin-the-roundmodularone-pieceseamedseamlesswritten-patternThis pattern is available for $4.00 USD  buy it nowThis pattern is currently on sale for $4.00 from January 29th through February 5th! On Feb. 6th the pattern will be regularly priced at $6.00. No coupon code is needed as the sale price is set for your convenience.Now the Turtle joins the other Woodland Animals group of the Woodland Fox, Hedgie , Raccoon, Bunny, Squirrel and Acorns, and Little Owl! All of these patterns are available in print form for yarn shops from NNK Press.The four legs of the Turtle are knit first, then when the body is worked the legs are knit right in as you go! The turtle body, head and legs are worked seamlessly. The Shell is worked in the round from the center-out and attached with a quick running stitch at the end.Here is some pattern information for you:Finished size: From the bottom of the body to the tip of the nose, 5 ¼ - inches in length.Yarn:Turtle: 100 yards of worsted weight.Shell: 50 yards of worsted weight.Sample is made in Quince & Co. Lark, 100% wool, in Sweet Pea #128, and the shell is made in Noro Kureyon #352.Needles:Turtle: US size 5/3.75mm double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge.Also needed are two extra double-pointed needles in the same size or a similar size, preferably smaller.Shell: US size 7/4.5mm double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge.Gauge:Turtle: 6 sts per inch in stockinette stitch.Shell: 5 sts per inch in stockinette stitch.Materials:Yarn needleDetachable stitch markersFiberfillRuler or tape measureBlack embroidery flossWaste yarnClick here for more information or to purchase the Raccoon pattern on Ravelry!Raccoonby Susan B. AndersonPublished inShop Susan B. AndersonCraftKnittingCategorySofties → AnimalPublishedJanuary 2016Suggested yarnQuince & Co. OspreyYarn weightAran / 10 ply (8 wpi) ?Gauge4.5 stitches = 1 inchin stockinette stitchNeedle sizeUS 8 - 5.0 mmYardage170 yards (155 m)Sizes available7-inches tallbottom-upin-the-roundmodularone-pieceseamedseamlesswritten-patternThis pattern is available for $4.00 USD  buy it nowThis pattern is currently on sale for $4.00 from January 29th through February 5th! On Feb. 6th the pattern will be regularly priced at $6.00. No coupon code is needed as the sale price is set for your convenience.Now the Raccoon joins the other Woodland Animals group of the Woodland Fox, Hedgie , Turtle, Bunny, Squirrel and Acorns, and Little Owl!Raccoon is worked seamlessly from the bottom-up for the body and head (worked back to front), all appendages are picked up and knit on. The only whipstitch seam is to attach the head to the body. This is a fun and fairly simple knit that works up pretty fast due to the heavier yarn and larger needles!Here is some pattern information for you:Finished size: 7 – inches tallYarn: Aran weight yarnMain color: 100 yardsContrast colors 1 and 2: 50 yards eachSample is made in Quince & Co. 100% wool, MC - 1 skein each of Storm #104, CC1 - Egret #101, CC2 - Crow #102.Needles:US size 8/5mm, set of four double-pointed needles.Use the size needles to achieve gauge.Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitchMaterials:Yarn needleDetachable stitch markersFiberfillRuler or tape measure2 - 6mm safety eyesEpisode 21 ~ New Toy Patterns plus a Huge Arne & Carlos Giveaway! You can subscribe or watch my episodes on YouTube and iTunes.You can follow me on Instagram and Facebook and Twitter for almost daily updates.My very active Ravelry group is Itty-Bitty Knits! All are welcome to join in the fun over there!Episode Links:Agnes sweater by Melissa LaBarreQuince & Co. Puffin and ChickadeeKnit Spin Farm Etsy Shop (my handspun sock yarn was spun by JoAnna)Roving for my handspun socks (spun by JoAnna of the KnitspinFarm podcast - a must watch!) is Cheviot in the Owls colorway from Quillin Fiber Arts on EtsyKarbonz dpnsHow I Make My Socks (my free sock pattern)NNK PressStitches West (patterns will premiere at Alana Dakos' Never Not Knitting Booth!) Alana will have some surprises having to do with my patterns! Be sure to stop by and say hello.Another Crafty Girl ~ Ponky Brewster colorway, fingering weight sock yarnArne & Carlos sock yarn by RegiaKnitter's Pride Pattern KeeperWolf River Sweater by Melissa SchaschwaryJill Draper Makes Stuff ~ huge ball of Empire YarnRegia Trend & Tweed ClassicLowland Originals Etsy Shop ~ dpn keepersRulers:Sock RulerSock It To MeAnn Budd's Gauge RulerThe Loopy Ewe wooden sock blockersSignature Needle Arts double-pointed needlesGigantic Arne & Carlos Giveaway!12 Lucky Winners will be randomly selected!Here are the giveaway instructions:Please leave a comment on this blog post to enter to win 100 grams of the Fantastic Arne & Carlos Regia sock yarn (enough for 1 pair of socks!). In your comment you must leave your Ravelry ID or an email address so you can be easily contacted if you win. Please only click on the Publish button one time, please only enter once! There is a delay before you will see your comment appear on the blog. I will be back next week to randomly select 12 lucky winners for the Arne & Carlos sock yarn. Good luck, thanks for watching and for checking out my new patterns! Thanks for all of the support, as always. Love to you all.Let the comments begin!xo ~ susan

Hi, Knitters,Episode 20 is up on YouTube. If you'd like to watch directly or subscribe on YouTube click here. If you'd like to subscribe on iTunes or find out more click here.I talk about a lot of different things today and this podcast is recorded on a couple of different days. One thing I share is a new hat design of mine called Fairytale Winter. It is available in a kit created by Tangerine Designs that is up for pre-order on November 7th.The individual pattern will be available for download in my Ravelry Pattern Shop in January 2016. I will announce it when the pattern becomes available.For now please check out the Cold Sheep Kit! The Cold Sheep kit is super cute and Casey of Tangerine Designs does a fantastic job with everything in her shop. I have a few of her wonderful project bags and I have met her a couple of times in person. She is cute and friendly and fun.Click here for more pre-order Cold Sheep kit information.From Casey of Tangerine Designs:I'm planning on doing the Pre-orders Saturday, November 7 @ 10a.m. and 6 p.m. CST.  The Fairytale Winter hat and Melissa Tuttle Sibley's Slippery Slope Sock pattern will go out that week with the bags and extras to follow in December. Fairytale WinterClick here for all of the information on the Fairytale Winter hat pattern!Thank you to my lovely Miss Molly for modeling and to my son for his photography.Fairytale WinterHere are the links for the rest of Episode 20:Antrorse Sweater by Shannon CookQuince & Co.Baa-ble Hat Drawing Nigh ShawlFairytale Winter HatTangerine Designs Arne & Carlos Sock YarnWooly Moss Roots buttonsKarbonz dpnsSignature Needle Arts dpnsLowland Original project bagsaaharrison Red Maple Leaf yarn bowlHue loco on EtsyHue loco on YouTubeGale's Art (sock blanks)Highland Handmades Green Ash Worsted in the Kineo colorwayBernat Faux Fur pom-pomMelissa Leapman Stitch Dictionary (a great book!)Knit-Today UK magazineSeathwaite Hat (free pattern!)Okay, dear friends, I think that is it for today. Enjoy the episode and the links. I'll be back soon with more...xo ~ susan

Today’s episode is sponsored by Dizzy Blonde Studios. For beautifully hand-dyed yarns and inspired knit design, please visit DizzyBlondeStudios.etsy.com. Look for us at Stitches West in Booths 906 and 908! Podcaster Throwdown (1:18) We have at least 1038 hats contributed for the Throwdown total! We are in third place with 180 hats. It’s crunch time! There is virtual way to participate. You can now donate for your favorite team. Click here and choose your team. $5 is equal to one hat for your team! Each $5 lets Halos of Hope to ship 16 hats to cancer centers and hospitals around the country. The board is all volunteer, so all the money goes to shipping. Halos of Hope plans to send the hats collected at Stitches West to cancer centers and hospitals in the Bay Area. Check out Episode 8.5 for Throwdown information. Check out the Podcaster Throwdown group in Ravelry. There will be prizes for participating in the Throwdown group on Ravelry, courtesy of XRX. Check out the Halos of Hope website and Ben’s interview with Pam Haschke on Fiber Hooligans. The January incentive pattern is Assquack. Post your finished hats in this thread to get your incentive. There are prizes for donating to Team Knottygirls. Check out Episodes 10, 11, 12, and 13, as well as the Prize Page for prize listings.  New prizes include a custom-dyed skein of Dizzy Blonde yarns. Send your hats to Purlescence Yarns, tagged for Team Knotty. Shipping information is here. Purlescence Address: Purlescence Yarns your name & the name of your team 564 South Murphy Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Catching Up: (5:58) Laura and her husband took the weekend off to recuperate after having family visit. She's working to catalog her stash. She is also preparing for her last round of Nerd Wars for a while. And she's getting ready for Stitches West. Jen has been working seriously long hours because of Flu season (stay healthy). The only good thing is that the extra lab time has given her more podcast listening time. She saw several movies, including The Hobbit, American Hustle, and Nebraska. She's been seeing her friend's band play. She and Ron also had a Disney Day to see the Winter World of Color and the last performance of Billy Hill and the Hillbillies. In the Knitting Bag: (17:08) Laura made a stripey hat out of acrylic remnants for Stripe it Up January. She's also making a premie hat for the Knitmore Girls Head to Toe collection. She's also working up the Olivia’s Butterfly Hat, reworking the pattern to be done in sport weight yarn for the Stitches West Passport Game. And she worked on her 22 Leaves Shawlette by Lankakomero, out of Mean Girls Yarn Club in Heart in a Box. She is still struggling with bead placement. Jen is working on her Sweetheart of the Rodeo sweater (her own design) out of Wollmeise DK in So Long Kitty (pink), Shalimar Breathless DK in Snopea (green), and Dream in Color Smooshy in Butterpeeps (yellow). She is also working on Twistygoo by Lisa M. Beamer in Knitpicks Brava in Wine. And she is working on a secret cowl. Finished Objects: (23:37) Laura finished two stripey hats. One was out of mystery acrylic and one was out of Dizzy Blonde DK mini skeins. Jen finished a Twistygoo out of Delicious Yarns Frosting Worsted in Blueberry and Pistachio, leftover from the gramps sweater she made for her nephew. She striped them for Stripe it Up January. She finished the California Poppy Shawl by Lydia Tsymbal out of Baah La Jolla in My Sweet Valentine for Melissa and a Gerri Hat in Peter Pan Wendy Yarn in the colorway speckled blue. And she finished her vanilla socks in very old Opal Sock Yarn (the Rainforest series, colorway Flamingo, which is pink). Frog Pond: (26:50) Jen had lots of gauge issues this week. She frogged her Kently Socks by Heather Ordover from Hitch: Patterns Inspired by the Films of Alfred Hitchcock because they were too big. She also had to completely frog her entire sweater, because her Wollmeise DK and her Shalimar Breathless DK do not give the same gauge on the same needles. She would have known that if she had swatched with both yarns. On Deck: (31:38) Laura is planning to do many stripey knit hats and crocheted hats and something for the Ravellenics. Jen will be making another stripey Twistygoo out of yellow Plymouth Encore Yarn and something else. She will also make other hats, she will make two pairs of Kently socks for the Knitmore Girls #matchymatchyKAL (a pair for her and a pair for Ron). She will also have her Ravellenics project. Knit Culture: (35:19) One of Jen's favorite Yarns We answer questions from our Knotty Talk Thread about stash and yarn. We talk about stash and how we store it. We also talk about our favorite yarns (Laura: Brooks Farm Primero (her oldest stash), Jen: Vice Yarn Paradigm in Drunken Cherries, also 1000 yards of white cashmere laceweight), needles (Laura: Hiya Hiya, Jen: partial to Knitpicks needles (affordable and sharp tips), Karbonz, and Chiaogoo, and Addi Lace), and knitting bags (Laura: Namaste Zuma Bag and Jordana Paige Bella Bag, Jen: Namaste Harlowe also Slipped Stitch Studios bags, but she also uses grocery totes and clear bags from Loopy Ewe). Don't forget to Flash Your Stash to win a digital copy of of Doomsday Knits courtesy of Cooperative Press. And post your stripey FOs for a chance at another TBD prize. We talk about the Ravellenic Games and Team Sasquatch.  Knit for Ravellnics, Team Sasquatch, or both. Laura will be working on Down the Garden Path by Michele DuNaier and Jen will be doing a one-skein shawl of her own design. Geek Culture: (1:01:10) Neat Doctor Who baked goods picture gallery from a BBC America party. We want to know if you have thoughts on casting Michael Douglas in Ant-Man (which also has Paul Rudd). And we both love the Muppets Most Wanted trailer and are super excited! Events: (1:07:06) We will be at Stitches West, which is February 20-23 in Santa Clara, CA at the Convention Center. Dizzy Blonde Studios & Skeindalous Yarns are sharing a booth (booth 906 and 908). The Dizzy Blonde booth is a collection point for Halos of Hope hats for Team KnottyGirls (the final collection point!). With prizes! Shout out to the Purlescence Girls (who have the booth across from us) and we are right next to Halos of Hope (Booth 904). We will be doing a meet and greet Saturday 12:00-1:00 at the Dizzy Blonde Booth. We will be at the Friday Fashion Show and Banquet. Jen has a sweater in it (made with Laura's lovely yarn). We will be doing a World Wide Knit in Public event sometime between June 7 – June 15, 2014, location to be determined. Our next milestone prize will be at 1000 members, so join the Ravelry group! And don’t forget to knit hats and donate.