Podcasts about stitches midwest

This Sunday (04/19/2020) my guest was Louis Boria—AKA Brooklyn Boy Knits. Louis is a self-taught fiber artist who has been in the industry for 12 years. In 2017, Louis went viral after being photographed on a NYC subway by actress/singer, Frenchie Davis. With his newfound fame, Louis decided to use his social media platform to do something positive and so began working with local New York public schools, teaching children to knit.  He has worked closely with with campaigns such as Hat Not Hate, Cancer Awareness Programs at New York's Mt. Sinai Hospital and with LGBTQIA young adults by promoting knitting as a therapeutic outlet. As well as working in the community, Louis is a knitwear Designer of both custom pieces and knitting patterns that range in style from streetwear design to runway couture. In April 2019 Louis did his first Tedx Talk, "Making The Most of Your Moment". Later that year, he became one of the founding members of Soho Publishing's Diversity Advisory Council which was set up to address the lack of diversity and inclusion in the fiber arts industry.  He has also taught at STITCHES and spoke as part of a diversity panel at STITCHES Midwest 2019. Louis believes in building up our community one stitch at a time. Louis is currently recovering from the Coronavirus… and I'm so pleased he could join on the show so you could hear from this remarkable and creative individual. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:   No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com     Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We also have a bi-monthly yarn club called Club Dragonfly. You can join on a pro-rated basis and receive three more shipments, with or without bonus swag.   Chicagoland folks can find us at STITCHES Midwest in booths 304/306/308 from August 1st-4th in Schaumburg, Illinois.   All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.   Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It’s a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it. The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country. More information available at www.fixastitch.com.     Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.       We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       On the Needles:(0:34) Thank you, LittleSkeinAnne for co-hosting in Mom's absence! ** admin update. Episodes 101-491 aren’t available until we finish admin work on them.   The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is complete, first sleeve is done, second sleeve is past the halfway point.   Anne is knitting an Ama sweater in her hand-dyed Merino Sport.    Jasmin is still casting on a Panjereh top by Christina Danaee out of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio sock   Anne cast on a Pebbles & Pathways Sock, designed by heybrownberry, in her Smooth Sock club colorway “Marilla’s Amethyst Brooch.” (This is for Sock School)   Jasmin mentions Diane (Lady Dye Yarns) and a Rhinebeck Garment MAL we're collaborating on! We talk about a Rhinebeck Lonely Hearts type club. Jasmin is making some slow  progress on her Viajante. Jasmin mentions getting to see Patti LuPone in concert, and Brenda's French Soul Food (restaurant).   Jasmin mentions her Tundra pullover.   Most of Anne’s knitting time has gone to an upcoming kit sample (Hiirnaqtuq) designed by Caroline Dick which is inspired by a children’s book about an Inuktitut mother’s love for her child and their arctic landscapes.    Anne finished a two-night project: Alfalfa (baby) Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn.   In Stitches (22:39)   San Francisco summer means Karl the Fog and sweater weather. Anne has been wearing her Birkin sweater (now steeked into a cardigan), Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak (bulky cropped pullover, knit in a bright ruby red grapefruit color for cheerfulness in the damp grey weather), Water & Stone by Veera Valimaki, and her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter.   Jasmin wore her Sprig pullover in San Francisco.   Anne has also been wearing two different styles of the Odacier “Thea Rachelle Raglan” pattern, both are short sleeve, and one is regular mid-hip length and the other is tunic length and she made it to wear under her Soldotna. Both are made from Kaufman Essex Yarn-Dyed Linen.    Jasmin talks about Rick Mondragon's Knit to Fit class, and proportion.   Events: (33:04): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Anne mentions Amy Herzog's CustomFit. - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not Along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(37:14) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  thread about how we squeak in our knitting time. Where do you find time to knit? Jasmin talks about Sultana.    When Knitting Attacks:(47:52)   Anne’s beagle attacked her ball of Do or Donut.   Review:(56:14)   Online Activism for the Conflict Averse Anne’s Instagram: @littleskeinanne Book recommendations: So You Want to Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo and White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Anti-racism educators: Where Change Started, Layla Saad, Rachel Cargle Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain    - If you're consuming their writing, please buy your teachers a KO-FI. - Engage in social proof. (Hit the like button) Signal boost posts from people of color. - Diversify purchases and buy from POC.  - Cartoon of Equality, Equity, Justice - If you have a question, start with googling your question. - What is tone policing? (Don't tell a person of color that they would be more effective, if they were "nice") - Signal boost salient comments, so they rise to the top - The "An Unfinished Object" blog, Follow it, and support it  Tour de Fleece:(1:35:58) Driveband and WW woes. Genevieve drop spindles! Jasmin mentions sewn drive bands. Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably  

This week's episode is sponsored by:             No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We also have a bi-monthly yarn club called Club Dragonfly. You can join on a pro-rated basis and receive three more shipments, with or without bonus swag. If you’re local to the Washington, DC area, please join us for our super-fun open house at our studio on Saturday, June 22nd from 12-4. We’re located at 4104 Howard Avenue in Kensington, Maryland. We have plenty of surprises in store! Chicagoland folks can find us at STITCHES Midwest in booths 304/306/308 from August 1st-4th in Schaumburg, Illinois. All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.     Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.   We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       On the Needles:(0:33) We are drooling over ice cream. The Perfect Scoop. Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante. Gigi is working on the green part of the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. 45  green squares are done so far, have yarn for one more, 48 purple squares. Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is separated for the armholes!   She remains  enthusiastic about Knitcompanion Gigi is working on  the Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018   Jasmin has separated the sleeves on her #chooseyourownadventureKAL Sprig in Squashblossom yellow and is zooming down the body. Gigi suggests buttons by Sheila Ernst Jasmin mentions the pleased expression on @antigonaNYC on Instagram in her Tundra Pullover. She also loves A Verb For Keeping Warm Jasmin is making progress on the front on her  Myrna top by Joan Michael-McGowan out of Tess Yarns microfiber ribbon. Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi, in Forbidden Fiber Co, Merino Nylon Stellina in Coal Train Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan. Jasmin mentions Sally Fox Gigi is knitting more socks out of Patons Kroy, both need to be kitchenered and afterthought heeled. Events: (23:46): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is BACK ON! - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24 - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Knot along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(25:44) This week we discuss Franklin Habit’s  from the Lion Brand blog piece about the things we leave behind. Jasmin mentions custom label logo design by Julie.   When Knitting Attacks:(41:11) Gigi is working on Cat Bordhi wristers.  Edges are not crisp, but loose and flaring.  Frogged. Will slip 1st stitch.  Yarn lost color all over my hands.     Review:(44:07) The Art of Circular Yokes, by Kerry Bogert   Tour de Fleece Training:(1:02:46) Week 3:  take 25g and spin a sample to test both your fiber, and your wheel.   Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably   And Sew On:(1:04:03) Sewing machine is back. Jasmin really likes Ray’s sewing in SJ.   Aki's Bakery is now closed. No link.

Links to vendors mentioned in the podcast: Stitches events in general Atlanta Ga event May 30-June 2 2019 Stitches United is on that page too. Youghiogheny Yarns Keri Fosbrink dyer Fiberlady bamboo fiber Buffalo Wool Co Buffalo wool yarn and fiber Franklin Habit Shirsty Cat Designs Merino silk fiber 2 Guys Yarn Company Soak Flatter spray Lost City knits Denise Bell  Applecross Highland shawl Ravelry pattern Knitted Knockers knitbahpurl Stevenbe Vintage Lace book by Gladys Amedro The video blogger I mentioned is Quayln Stark and he blogs on youtube.  The stitches midwest podcast can be found here I talk about a fiber processor  but failed to mention the name. The farm business is called Alpaca Pines and their website can be found here. There was a what I called a wood ball winder that I was unable to find online to show you. I have found out since that this item has another use, which is to hold the ball of yarn wound on to it as you knit. So the concept for it I think is to wind the yarn on it from a skein and then let it sit near you as you knit, it will rotate release the yarn. No balls of yarn rolling away from you. I was not able to find any 1500 yard one dye lot skeins of yarn online, like I saw in the market. I think this concept is a custom dye project, so if interested contact your favorite dyer, see if they can purchase the yarn in the large skein and dye it for you.        

RSK 536 This week, Kathy is talking to Benjamin Levisay of XRX all about Stitches Midwest! Listen to hear more about our favorite crafting convention! And don't miss Steve's Yarn Picks of the Week! (Running Time 28:00)

Episode 45 - July 2018 Lots O Knitting EventsJuly 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching. August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI Machine KnittingDraped from Knitwords #44Parallels from Knit ‘n Style #183 with deep olive Paton’s Classic Wool Merino yarn.Cocoa Beach from Knitwords #42 Coming up soon...Manfriend Hoodie link is on the Needles to Say blogBig Sister from Knitwords #42 ResourcesHistory of the cardigan sweaterKurt Cobain wearing his cardigan on MTV UnpluggedMy Instagram Rant and RaveRant: Slime moldRave: Ponds Cold Cream VitaMeataVegaMinHow and What to Feed a Crowd from Mel's Kitchen CafeCheesy Hash Brown & Egg Breakfast CasseroleSlow Cooker Sweet Tomatillo Chipotle Pork Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about wool and texture and embroidery with my guest, Sue Spargo.  Sue is an internationally renowned designer, teacher, and textile artist. She’s authored several books including Creative Stitching and teaches on Craftsy as well as keeping up a rigorous travel schedule. 35 of her quilts were exhibited at the International Quilt Show in Houston in 2017 and in Chicago in 2018. Born in Zambia and raised in South Africa, Sue’s work is influenced by the color, energy, and simplicity of traditional African design. Today, her business is based in Ohio where a staff that includes several of her children prepare and ship a wide range of hand dyed and mill dyed wools, threads, kits, notions, and patterns from SueSpargo.com. We talk about Sue's collaboration with Wonderfil, her intense travel and teaching schedule, how she has successfully brought three of her four children into her business, self-publishing, and more. Sue doesn't sell her quilts, but she's still managed to build a wonderful business selling her work in many other ways. I hope you enjoy hearing her story. +++++ This episode is sponsored by STITCHES Midwest 2018. Exclusively for While She Naps listeners, you can get 20% OFF STITCHES Midwest 2018 classes and events by visiting www.STITCHES.events/Midwest and entering the coupon code MIDWEST18WSN at check-out. With stimulating classes and shopping for ALL— knitters, crocheters, weavers, AND sewers, quilters, and others interested in all things yarn AND fabric—you won’t want to miss this amazing show. You can learn more at www.STITCHES.events/Midwest +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same.   To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

Episode 44 - June 2018 Gratitude EventsJuly 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching. August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI AcquisitionsLittle KnitsTofutsie sock yarnOpal Light laceweight yarnLang Jawoll Color sock yarnYeoman Canelle cotton yarnYeoman Elsa mohair yarn Hand KnittingNoShow Socks by La Maison Rililie Designs with Lorna’s Laces Solemate yarn. Machine KnittingTake an Old Bag Shopping by Pat Holbrook published in Knitwords #44, Spring 2008. Here is a blog post with helpful information. Experimenting with the three wedge heel from Lucy Best’s book Circular Machine Knitting:: Beyond Basics. Mountain Colors Bearfoot sock yarnSocrates sock yarnIntegrity sock yarn Mid-gauge transfer tools are just right for the 54 needle cylinder.Standard gauge transfer tools are just right for the 72 needle cylinder. Try It!Prepare hand knitting yarn with yarn spray or wax. Wind onto cones or a loose center pull ball. Knit round yokes by hand. ResourcesFashion Knit Course Outline for Hand Knitting Machines by Regine Faust circa 1980 Rant: Green Antacid tabletsRave: Now Solutions Arnica Warming Relief Massage Oil VitaMeataVegaMinSalad Nicoise with tuna, potatoes, eggs, green beans, and Greek salad dressing. Don’t forget the Sauvignon Blanc. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast.

On today’s episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about the business of fabric with my guest, Aaron Hoffman and Hailey Hoffman Chisholm of Hoffman California Fabrics. Together, Aaron and Hailey represent the fourth generation of the Hoffman family working in the company that will hit its 94th anniversary later this year.  Hailey works as marketing and sales associate. Her mother, Robin Hoffman Haack, is the chief financial officer. She is the youngest Hoffman working at the company. Aaron launched the Me+You brand to offer hand-dyed solids and batiks featuring minimalist graphic designs over solid backgrounds. His goal was to make batiks more appealing to quilters pursuing the modern aesthetic in their projects. Aaron’s father is Tony Hoffman, the company CEO. Walter Hoffman, who still works daily in the office, is grandfather to Aaron and Hailey. Hoffman California Fabrics is deeply rooted in surfing culture and popularized Hawaiin surf prints in American fashion beginning in the 1950s. The company also introduced batiks to the quilting market.  +++++ This episode is sponsored by STITCHES Midwest 2018.  Exclusively for While She Naps listeners, get 20% OFF STITCHES Midwest 2018 classes and events by visiting www.STITCHES.events/Midwest and entering the coupon code MIDWEST18WSN at check-out. With stimulating classes and shopping for ALL— knitters, crocheters, weavers, AND sewers, quilters, and others interested in all things yarn AND fabric—you won’t want to miss this amazing show. You can learn more at www.STITCHES.events/Midwest +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

Episode 42 - May 2018 Geezer Chicness EventsJune 9 World Wide Knit in Public Day July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching. August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI AcquisitionsKnitting machine cover (actually an electronic keyboard cover) on Amazon.com. Hand KnittingNoShow Socks by La Maison Rililie Designs with Lorna’s Laces Solemate yarn. Machine KnittingGeezer Chic (my project) ResourcesHelen Sharp’s blogYouTube video - high end garment cut and sew Rant: cottonwood tree debrisRave: Salty Dog cocktail VitaMeataVegaMinSpouse and I are doing the 5:2 eating plan. Two days of very low calories and five days of eating normally. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast.

Rant and Rave Rant: Sloppy “fitted” sheetsRave: New Girl EventsMarch 10 Cranky Knitter Rodeo, Lake Orion, MIApril 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, ILApril 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, INApril 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MIApril 27-28 DAK workshop Monroe, MIcontact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net May 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MIcontact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, ILAugust 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI AcquisitionsStuff that came in:Frenchy aka White 1502 double bed knitting machine plus accessoriesNoro KochroanBerroco MemoirsSWTC Phoenixcones of cotton, silk, and woolShe-La the dressformEasy Short Rowing Techniques and Design by Martine Ward Cool Tops by Kay FurtaroMarion Nelson pattern cardsChart-Rite, Curves, Curves, Curves, Armholes Plus, That Final Touch by Norma Sweet and sometimes Bonnie Ralston. Going Places - Charting with your Calcuknit by Jan Wold and Jan Mills Stuff that went out - hand knitting books A place to sell your yarn - Destashio.com Hand KnittingWinter Forest Cowl by Anna LangeKnitting Pipeline Podcast Machine KnittingLots o’ socks on the LegareJaWoll sock yarnTrekkingUndershirt UFOSummer top practice piece ResourcesRecordkeeping ideasJuana’s CSM LogKathryn Ivy’s journals VitaMeataVegeMinRosemary Almonds with Browned Butter Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast.

Merry Christmas to you and I wish you a happy and healthy new year! Rant and RaveRant: My front loading washing machine smells - Ew!Rave: Shake your hands after washing to reduce waste. TED talk here. 2018 EventsFebruary 16-17 Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Washington, ILApril 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, ILApril 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, INApril 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MIMay 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MIcontact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, ILAugust 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI AcquisitionsNone! I indirectly referred to the book Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Find out about the five love languages here. We have a mostly giftless Christmas. Susan Ager inspired me years ago when she wrote for the Detroit Free Press. Hand KnittingFelted Clogs (AC33) pattern for men and women by Beverly Galeska. After two pair in quick succession, my hands ached for stretches recommended by Carson Demers. Practical and cute headband knit out of Cascade Fixation yarn. I use the techniques out of Modular Knits book by Iris Schreier. I can make one during an episode of Call the Midwife. Machine KnittingThe warm undershirt project is on-going. I used Garment Designer software to design it with zero ease, raglan sleeves, and a loose one row tuck stitch. The 1RT is a genius idea from Mary Anne Oger. Socks on the Legare CSM. One with Opal Little Prince and one with Kroy yarn in the carbon colorway. Build a Mitten by Michelle Goodhand (ridelikethewind on Ravelry). ResourcesDL1000 Linker video on YouTube featuring Susan Guagliumi.Part 1 Part 2 VitaMeataVegeMinBaked Caramel Corn recipe available by request. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast.

Episode 37 - November 2017 BygonesI said Easy Breezy Summer Top but it’s actually called Easy Breezy Tank - a great pattern by Michelle Goodhand (ridelikethewind on Ravelry). Rant and RaveRant: Jeans with spandexRave: Jeans without spandex - Wrangler jeans 2018 EventsFebruary 16-17 Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Washington, IL April 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, IL April 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, IN April 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MI May 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/ July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI contact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI Acquisitions Books leaving the studio. 72 needle replacement cylinder for the Legare CSM. Contact David Lord on Facebook for all your cylinder and ribber dial needs. 50 needle extension kit for LK-150 Mini garter bars from a Raveler and a needle retainer bar from Kris Krafter for the Brother 350 Hand KnittingAutumn Fusion scarf by Brigitte Elliott with Noro Silk Garden sock yarn and Heavenly contrast yarn. Here’s mine. Check out Lucy Neatby’s free Craftsy sock knit along where I learned about a great cast on for top down socks. Practical and cute headband knit out of Cascade Fixation yarn. I use the techniques out of Modular Knits book by Iris Schreier. I can make one during an episode of Call the Midwife. Machine KnittingSlippers! Try the Clog Slipper pattern by Karalyn Rainey.I used Garment Designer software to design an undershirt. Try It!Knit a blanket or afghan on a knitting machine.Machine knitters ought to try the Felted Clogs (AC33) pattern for men and women and the children's pattern by Beverly Galeska. VitaMeataVegeMinCure-You-Quick chicken stock. Saute a family size package of chicken legs in a bit of oil in a large stock pot. Add some roughly chopped onion. Reduce heat to low and cover to let sweat for 25-30 minutes. Add salt to taste and 2 bay leaves as well as water - 4 cups for double strength or 8 cups for full strength stock. Bring to a simmer. Let simmer without boiling for 30-45 minutes. Remove chicken and let cool until cool enough to handle to remove the meat from the bones and skin. Strain and de-fat stock. This freezes very well. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast.

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In which I give you a quick squee about Stitches Midwest, tell you my phone number, and talk about vlogging. Season 2 is starting September 21st! Show notes at www.thevioletpie.com

Stitches Midwest, reviews of yarn from 2 Guys Yarn Company, product reviews from Lazadas Knitting Accessories, books we have read and Nature Notes. Visit the Knitting Pipeline Group on Ravelry to enter your name into a drawing for a gorgeous cake of KnitCircus Parasol! The color is La Vie en Rose. Be sure to leave your comment in the KnitCircus Giveaway thread. Thank you, KnitCircus! Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!  

Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Events July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy at monroeknitseminar@att.net. The Founders’ Fest Seminar is July 29-30. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative in Plymouth MN.Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL.The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI. The Grand Rapids Area Machine Knitters Club is having Diana Sullivan September 8-9. This is on the west side of Michigan. I only found one online reference and that is to their Facebook group. The next CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI is scheduled for September 23, 2017.Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL.Knitting Pipeline Eagle Crest Retreat is November 8-11 in or near Washington, IL. Hand KnittingRiverwild Qiviuk Scarf with Windy Valley Muskox yarn. Retro Rib Socks by Evelyn A. Clark from Favorite Socks - 25 Timeless Designs. I’m using Integrity yarn in the Dune colorway. Machine KnittingThe Funnel Neck Shell pattern by Kathryn Douberly is not available on Ravelry but here is where to find Kathryn. Socks knit on the Legare with Paton’s Kroy Sock yarn. Untitled New SegmentI-cord bundleCat Borhdi ResourcesKnitting Fiend website calculator page

EventsThe Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is July 17, 2017. Patterns using elongated stitches: Forest Weave, Mirage, Tier, and Phiaro Scarf. July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy at monroeknitseminar@att.net. The Founders’ Fest Seminar is July 29-30. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative in Plymouth MN. Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL. The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI. The Grand Rapids Area Machine Knitters Club is having Diana Sullivan September 8-9. This is on the west side of Michigan. I only found one online reference and that is to their Facebook group. The next CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI is scheduled for September 23, 2017. Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL. AcquisitionsI loved the Craft Cruises trip to Alaska. Yarn shop stopsAnchorage - Wooly MammothSeward - A Flyin’ SkeinHaines - Dalton City Yarn EmporiumJuneau - Seaside YarnsKetchikan - The Hive on the Creek Check out Flint Handmade for inspiration on having a craft supply swap. Hand KnittingI combined the Vuorelan Luumut and the Peekaboo mitten patterns for my ideal mittens. I used yarn from Blooming Acres Farm. I also started the Riverwild Qiviuk Scarf with a 50% qiviut and 50% mulberry silk yarn from Windy Valley Muskox. Machine KnittingCSM socks using Peruvian Alpaca and Merino yarn. Here is the Etsy link. I also used a skein of Opal yarn for another pair. The Funnel Neck Shell pattern by Kathryn Douberly is not available on Ravelry but here is where to find Kathryn. I’m using some tips from an article by Bonnie Triola in an old issue of Machine Knitters Source July/August 1999 about knitting a skirt similar to a brand called St. John. Resources Jessica Tromp’s website with lots of free hand and machine patterns - http://www.jessica-tromp.nl/basic_machine-knitting_patterns_free_knittingmachine_patterns.htm Threads Article about sewing a kick pleat. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast.

Episode 31 - Helpful Accessories Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. EventsThe Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is June 12, 2017 A CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI to be held on June 10, 2017 July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy at monroeknitseminar@att.net. July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN. Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL. The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI. The Grand Rapids Area Machine Knitters Club is having Diana Sullivan at their September 8-9 seminar. This is on the west side of Michigan. I only found one online reference and that is to their Facebook group. Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL. If you know of any other events, near or far, let me know and I’ll add it to the list. AcquisitionsI didn’t buy anything this month but I acquired some experience with my machine and accessories. Hand KnittingLooking for a travel project. Carl and I are taking a Craft Cruise to Alaska. Maybe the Monkey Socks by Cookie A. Machine KnittingTuck Stitch Wonder Eleven Tools & Techniques Sweater LK-150 machine Yellow gauge ruler Garment Designer software Roberta Rose Kelly videos Diana Sullivan DVDs KR-10 knit radar Back stitch seaming on the machine Short row shaping I-cord trim DL-1000 linker Rolled neckline treatment ResourcesIn addition to the above for links to Roberta Rose Kelley videos and the Diana Sullivan Knit Leader course, here’s the lint to the Clearwater Knits website and their tutorial for the Knit Contour devices.

Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave - Flint Institute of Music and Flint Institute of ArtsRant - Grinding up two of my hand knit dishcloths - the Melon dishcloth and the Chinese Waves dishcloth. Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is May 15, 2017 I went to a CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI. Another is planned for June 10, 2017 I also went to the Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO. I saw a demonstration by Judy of making a felted slipper. Her project on Ravelry has all the details. I went to the yarn dyeing workshop where I got to use Dharma dyes. Next year it’s going to be April 4-8, 2018 This is the third year I went to the Spring Fling event in Peru, IN. I’d learn whatever Susan Guagliumi and/or Carol Scott wanted to teach. Next year it will be April 13-14, 2018. Contact Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com. Carolinas Machine Knitters Guild seminar May 5-6 in Raleigh, NC features Mary Anne Oger, Mike Becker, and April Mills. The Techknitters Machine Knitting Club is bringing Helen Koshak to Burr Ridge, IL on May 6-7. Helen will be teaching various stitches and edges on Saturday and DAK on Sunday. Cost is $40/day or $75 for both days. Susan G is also teaching a two day class called Machine Knitting Sweater Workshop on May 20-21 in CT. My own knitting retreat is tentatively scheduled for June 9-10, 2017. You can email me at forcemajeure@ymail.com. July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net. July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN. Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL. The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI. If you know of any other events, near or far, let me know and I’ll add it to the list. AcquisitionsI bought a new V-hook and a double ended hook from Erlbacher. I forgot to mention that I bought the EON tool. I also picked up my 54 equal slot ribber dial. I got a Strick Matador knitting machine from a friend. I can’t find a picture that isn’t on eBay or Knitting Paradise. Google it. Roberta Rose Kelley has a series of videos on Youtube about using the KR-10. I bought new quarter and half scale mylars from Needle-Tek. Hand CraftingI finished Granny Stripes afghan in sock yarn scraps. I finished the Midnight Sun Tam. I purchased the kit from Feral Knitter and it’s full of Jamieson’s Spindrift yarn in 11 colors. I started the Dr. Owl hot water bottle cover. Machine KnittingI made several pairs of socks on my Legare CSM: Jackie’s purple socks, the socks for my friend from work, a pair for my daughter’s friend, a pair for me. Here’s my little white cardi. Legare chart  for knitting heels and toes.   ResourcesSusan G’s website (guagliumi.com, different than her blog) has a downloadable copy of Linking Basics - Reference for the Singer DL1000 Linking Machine. You have to sign up to view her freebies. Here’s the film about Lorna and her artistry. (Having trouble with actual links.) https://vimeo.com/212569653 VitaMeataVegeMin - How I make stockPut ham bone in the vessel of the electric pressure cooker and cover with water. Add a bay leaf and three to five peppercorns. Bring up to high pressure and cook for 75 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Strain stock and use for bean or split pea soup. Be sure to pick all the ham off the bones to add to the soup. It won’t have much flavor but will add a bit of chew and texture to the soup.

Episode 29 - Getting On Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave - Major Crimes TV showRant - Down with time change! Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is March 20.April 1 is a CSM crank-in in Lake Orion, MI put on by the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop.The Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO is a huge event for sock machine knitters. April 5-9.April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.comThe Ann Arbor Spring Fiber Expo is April 8-9 at the Washtenaw County, MI fairgrounds. A DAK workshop with Charlene Shafer is April 21-22 in Monroe, MI at the Quality Inn. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net. Susan Guagliumi is organizing a meeting on April 22 in CT to talk about starting a New England machine knitting guild.April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279,                                            cindyschmatz@gmail.com Carolinas Machine Knitters Guild seminar May 5-6 in Raleigh, NC features Mary Anne Oger, Mike Becker, and April Mills.The Techknitters Machine Knitting Club is bringing Helen Koshak to Burr Ridge, IL on May 6-7. Helen will be teaching various stitches and edges on Saturday and DAK on Sunday. Cost is $40/day or $75 for both days.Susan G is also teaching a two day class called Machine Knitting Sweater Workshop on May 20-21 in CT.  Students will make a sweater from start to finish.July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net. July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN. Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL. The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI. For the Eastern, WI Machine Knitters Guild event on September 23, contact Grace Lindo at 262-227-8329 or Lynn Meyer at 414-588-4971. If you know of any other events, near or far, let me know and I’ll add it to the list. AcquisitionsI want Alice Starmore’s 3 ply Hebridean yarn for the Margaret Beaufort cardigan. Hand CraftingI am crocheting the Granny Stripes afghan in sock yarn scraps.The Visser water bottle cozy with Alpaca Sox yarn was frogged to be reborn in different yarn. Machine KnittingI made several pairs of socks on my Legare CSM lately with these yarns: Knit Picks Stroll Tweed, Knit Picks Stroll, Opal, Kroy Sock, Ambiente.My curtain panels use pattern #532 from Stitchworld Pattern Book for Brother machines.Knit weaving on a non-patterning knitting machine video.Fibonacci sequence of numbers Resources - Old Books Ribbing Attachment Parts 1 and 2 by Mary WeaverThe Rowan/Brother Designer Machine Knitting Book by Stephen SheardThe Machine Knitting Book - how to design and create beautiful garments on your knitting machine by John AllenThe Machine Knitter’s Design Book by Hazel Pope VitaMeataVegeMin - How I drink vinegarInto a quart sized Mason jar pour in a glug, glug of Bragg’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and a heaping tiny spoonful of organic stevia sweetener. Add ice and water to fill. Drink before dinner. Drink two of these during hot weather. It helps to curb my appetite and keep me hydrated.

Episode 28 - Other People’s Yarn Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave - Homemade laundry detergent (start with this one and adjust to suit yourself)Rant - Yoga mat trespasser EventsThe Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is March 20.April 1 is a CSM crank-in in Lake Orion, MI put on by the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop.The Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO is a huge event for sock machine knitters. April 5-9.April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.comThe Ann Arbor Spring Fiber Expo is April 8-9 at the Washtenaw County, MI fairgrounds. A DAK workshop with Charlene Shafer is April 21-22 in Monroe, MI at the Quality Inn. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net. Susan Guagliumi is organizing a meeting on April 22 in CT to talk about starting a New England machine knitting guild.April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279,                                            cindyschmatz@gmail.com Susan G is also teaching a two day class called Machine Knitting Sweater Workshop on May 20-21 in CT.  Students will make a sweater from start to finish.Rumor has it that the Interknits group in Illinois is planning a DAK event in May with Helen Koshak.July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MIJuly 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN. Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL. The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI. For the Eastern, WI Machine Knitters Guild event on September 23, contact Grace Lindo at 262-227-8329 or Lynn Meyer at 414-588-4971.If you know of any other events, near or far, let me know and I’ll add it to the list. Acquisitions Magic Needle Selector Wand in 6.5, 7, and 8 mm gaugesSusan Guagliumi’s Craftsy classes in which she uses an LK-150 machineGridwall systems for the studioSilky Alpaca Lace yarnRowan lenpur linen yarnTempo yarn Hand Crafting I am crocheting the Granny Stripes afghan in sock yarn scraps.The Visser water bottle cozy with Alpaca Sox yarn is going to be frogged. Machine KnittingI made several pairs of socks on my Legare CSM lately with these yarns: Knit Picks Stroll Tweed, Neon Now (I said Regia but I meant Plymouth), and an easily felted wool.Citric acid soak method for setting the colorStitchworld Pattern Book for Brother machines Resources Reader's Digest Knitter's Handbook by Montse StanleyCreate with Knitweave by Audrey Palmer Making magazine VitaMeataVegeMin - How I make yogurtHeat a half gallon of organic whole milk to 180F then cool to 120F. Let ¼ cup of plain yogurt with live cultures come to room temperature. Temper the yogurt with the warm milk. Add tempered yogurt to the pot of warm milk. Mix. Pour into two quart sized canning jars and place in a cooler filled with hot tap water. Let set overnight or at least eight hours. Line a large colander with a flour sack cotton towel set over a container to catch the whey. Tie up the four corners of the towel together and suspend over the colander/container to drain. Let drain until reduced by half. Refrigerate the thickened yogurt and the drained whey separately. Use the whey to thin the yogurt if needed or when making baked goods. Otherwise, pour over your hydrangeas to acidify the soil. Sweeten the yogurt, if desired, with stevia and berries.

Episode 4 Stitches Midwest and ShenanigansKnitting FO’s Walk Socks Patons Kroy Socks 4 ply: Blue Striped Ragg, Size 0 needles ‘Bryrony’ Eyelet-Stitch Matinee  Set – Booties and Hat             VintageKnits for Babies by Rita Taylor              Rowan Cashsoft Baby DK 802 Lemon discontinued On the Needles Raglan sweater Kismet Fiber Works GradientKit: Smoked Paprika, Size 3 needles, raglanify  app         Dead Simple Lace Socks             Wendy D. Johnson, Sweet Georgia Bulletproof sock Smitten Skirting Around             Patons, cascade 220 superwash sport. 904 Colonial Blue Heather    Spin Right Round – FO’s Malabrigo Nube: Aguas  Wool Pierogi Rolag: Dusk             Turtlemade Nano Turkish Spindle Sewing Circle Hand sewing repair on a sweater, t-shirt, and dress Acquisitions Happy-Go-Lucky Wonder Twins: Gambit gradient sock yarn set Happy-Go-Lucky Self Striping: Grellow Knitting Notions: Classic Merino Bamboo yarn Winter Sky Esther’s Place Merino Top: Turquois Sun Valley Fibers: Singles Merino Fingering Royal Star Erin Lane Large Project Bag           Kitchen Counter Crafter Espresso Your Needles WIP Cozy https://www.etsy.com/shop/JavaJennie Stitches Peeps Kitchen Counter Crafter with Jennie javajennie Stockinet Zombies with Megan Williams justrunknit Two Tangled Skeins with Sue craftyknitter7 and Lynn tollbaby Happy Go Lucky Yarn with Julie juri Get Lit & Knit with Abby aotto & Ally allyknits312 Spicy Homemaker with Melissa Spicyhomemaker Dramatic Knits with Steve DramaticKnits The Knitting Pipeline with Paula PrairiePiper, Bronwyn Bronwyndp Once Upon a Corgi with Gabby Gabigails Freakish Lemon with Adrian FreakishLemon Francofille Knits with Devan bdevan This list was purloined from the Two Tangled Skeins Podcast! Thanks:) Drop of Sunshine Mathilda and Stella found their forever home! Little Rain Cloud Humidity.        Music Credit to my AMAZING sister Sara!!!

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Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Afterthought Heel Vanilla Socks  Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock in the Shades of Grey colorway Needles: Size 1 Addi Turbo circular needles   I used several resources to help me do my first Afterthought Heel Socks:   Dragonfly Soars   The Yarn Harlot   I also mentioned having used this tutorial from The Knit Girllls to do a waste yarn afterthought heel in the past.   Knits in Rehearsal    Egg to Owl Reversible Toy by Susan B Anderson Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Needles: Size 4 Clover Bamboo Double Pointed Needles (Gasp!)   3 Color Cashmere Cowl by Joji Locatelli Yarn: Shibui Knits Staccato in Velvet, Mineral and Pollen Needles: Size 2 Addi Turbos   Auditioning Knits   Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens   Sarah is one of the lovely ladies behind Oh Loops Yarn and the Fiber by Design Podcast.    I got the yarn for this project at Stitches Midwest!    Mini Marvel Swing Vest by Rachel Henry   Knitting News, Notes and Events Pal Kal Updates   You still have until September 1 to finish up the knitting on your PalKal Projects.   Thanks so much to all of our sponsors! We still have active coupon codes from the following sponsors:   Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting, use PALKAL for 25% off of any PDF pattern (not books)     Elizabeth Green Musselman from Dark Matter Knits, use the code PalKal15 for 20% off of any of her self-published patterns, through September 1st.     Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code ACTUALLYCAFFEINATED for 50% off her patterns through September 1.  Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 25% off of her patterns. Christina from A Knitter's Life Video Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 1$ off of her patterns, through September 1.   Gina from Brownie Knits Podcast, use the code palkal25 for 25% off your entire order.   Thanks also for the generous (now expired) coupon codes from: Jennifer Lassonde from Down Cellar Studio Emily from Fibertown Knits Anne from the Carolina Fiber Girls Allie from Caffeinated Knitting Dianne from Suburban Stitcher Megan from the Stockinette Zombies Sarah from In a Sknit   Prizes:  Jan B. Smiley 1 project bag   Suburban Stitcher/Dianne 1 sock size draw string bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop.   Danie from The Prarie Girls Knit and Spin podcast and One Twisted Tree 1 skein of her Prime Sock Yarn in the Hinky Punk colorway   Mel from With Mel Video Podcast 3 patterns from her Ravelry Store   Stacie/Must Stash Yarns and Video Podcast 1 skein of her Extended Play Version of Darkside of the Moon   Emily/Fibretown 1 skein of yarn   Megan Williams/Stockinette Zombies Sock Pattern kit that includes yarn, pattern and a bag   Anne/Carolina Fiber Girls 1 sock pattern   Estela/One More Row Please (blog/designer) 2 patterns from her Ravelry Store   Laura/Gynx Yarns 1 skein of yarn   Brenda Castiel/designer 3 patterns from her Ravelry store   Maria/Stitched in Sweden A pattern from her Ravelry Store   Jennifer from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, Trickle Shawl Kit from Infinite Twist     Stitches Midwest Recap   I hope you enjoy hearing about my adventures at Stitches Midwest!   I mentioned making purchases from the following vendors at Stitches.   White Birch Fiber Arts   Kitchen Counter Crafter   Gnome Acres   Fiberstory   Sun Valley Fibers   I didn't purchase, but I did drool over Miss Babs yarn.       SAFF is October 31 through November 2 in Fletcher, NC.     Non-Knitting   Stage Craft   I have been doing a little bit of sewing, including taking a class. I made a lovely project bag and I have plans to continue my lessons.        Love it or Leave it! Love: Stitches Midwest, that has to be my love of the last two weeks!   Leave: School starts soon. Vacation is over!   Other News and Notes   Running is continuing. I am staying injury free and I'm glad!   I've recently started reading Landline by Rainbow Rowell.     Theatrical Updates I will be singing in a Cabaret on August 21 at Theatre Charlotte. It is all country-western type musical numbers, and I'm thrilled to be doing some Patsy Cline.   I will also be performing in a show in September called The Money Shot with the Queen City Theatre Company. 

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Bronwyn and I chat about our experiences and purchases at Stitches Midwest 2015. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co . I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.  

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits   Viajante by Martina Behm It's finally finished! Listen up to hear all about it!   Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable color way Needles: US Size 3 and US Size 4 Signature Convertibles   Knits in Rehearsal I've been working on a homework assignment for the class I'm taking next week at Stitches Midwest! I'll be taking a class with Franklin Habit on steeks and zippers.   I mentioned I'm using Wool of the Andes for this homework project.     Whiz Bang Socks by Sarah Shoo Sarah is half of the lovely duo behind the In a Sknit Video Podcast.  Yarn: Yarn Ink Sparkle Fingering in Oblivion Needles: Size 1 Karbonz Fixed Circulars   Vanilla Socks Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock in the Shades of Grey colorway Needles: Size 1 Addi Turbo circular needles   Auditioning Knits I've been looking for some knitting patterns to solve a common knitting problem.    Wrist Yarn Holder by Teresa Murphy     Ball Sack by Jennifer Sugarman     I also may have to knit a toy in the near future:      Egg to Owl Reversible Toy by Susan B Anderson   Knitting News, Notes and Events   Stash Dash is still going strong! Check out The Knit Girlls for more information.   The Around Your Neck Kal is happening with Dianne of the Suburban Stitcher Video Podcast and Stacy of Must Stash Yarns and Podcast.   Stitches Midwest is August 6-9. I'll be there, will you?   PalKal 2015 This is the biggest KAL of the year for Actually Knitting!  Here are the rules: Cast on: June 1 Bind off: September 1 The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify) Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes will be announced in an upcoming episode. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like. Each project gets a separate post in the non-chatter thread. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2015 on Ravelry and #palkal2015 on Instagram In addition, I've decided that you can use WIPS for this KAL. Yay!    We have some great sponsors and wonderful prizes that I can’t wait to share with you all! Let’s make some plans for summer knitting!    The coupon codes will be listed on the podcast and are available here as well:     Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting, use PALKAL for 25% off of any PDF pattern (not books)   Megan from Stockinette Zombies, use ActuallyKnittingPalKal for 30% off through the end of July     Elizabeth Green Musselman from Dark Matter Knits, use the code PalKal15 for 20% off of any of her self-published patterns, through September 1st.     Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code ACTUALLYCAFFEINATED for 50% off her patterns through September 1.  Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 25% off of her patterns.   Sarah Shoo from In a Sknit is offering her new pattern, Whiz Bang Socks, for $1.50 with the code ActuallyKnitting15 Christina from A Knitter's Life Video Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 1$ off of her patterns, through September 1.   Gina from Brownie Knits Podcast, use the code palkal25 for 25% off your entire order.   Thanks also for the generous (now expired) coupon codes from: Jennifer Lassonde from Down Cellar Studio Emily from Fibertown Knits Anne from the Carolina Fiber Girls Allie from Caffeinated Knitting Dianne from Suburban Stitcher     Prizes:  Jan B. Smiley 1 project bag   Suburban Stitcher/Dianne 1 sock size draw string bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop.   Danie from The Prarie Girls Knit and Spin podcast and One Twisted Tree 1 skein of her Prime Sock Yarn in the Hinky Punk colorway   Mel from With Mel Video Podcast 3 patterns from her Ravelry Store   Stacie/Must Stash Yarns and Video Podcast 1 skein of her Extended Play Version of Darkside of the Moon   Emily/Fibretown 1 skein of yarn   Megan Williams/Stockinette Zombies Sock Pattern kit that includes yarn, pattern and a bag   Anne/Carolina Fiber Girls 1 sock pattern   Estela/One More Row Please (blog/designer) 2 patterns from her Ravelry Store   Laura/Gynx Yarns 1 skein of yarn   Brenda Castiel/designer 3 patterns from her Ravelry store   Maria/Stitched in Sweden A pattern from her Ravelry Store   Jennifer from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, Trickle Shawl Kit from Infinite Twist   Knitting Talkback: Festival Prep   I went into what I do personally to get ready to go to a yarn festival or retreat, touching on the following topics:   Budget   Patterns/Project Shopping List   Snacks   Water Bottle    Clothing/Knitwear to pack and wear   Knitting Projects to pack to work on.    What do you do when preparing to attend something like that?    Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken      Love it or Leave it Love it: New Yarn Storage!    Here is where you can find the fabric bins.    Leave it: Cooking Injuries Being a cooking goddess is most definitely not in my future!    Other News and Notes I've started week 8 of my 1/2 marathon training program. I ran 6 miles on the day I recorded and I can't believe how far I've come in just over a year!   I finished reading Shopaholic to the Stars by Sophie Kinsella. It was just...ok. 

Episode 35: Audition Process   Thanks so much for the lovely iTunes reviews and star ratings!    Knits in Rehearsal   Viajante by Martina Behm I am now officially 1/3 done with this gigantic project.   Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable color way Needles: US Size 3 and US Size 4 Signature Convertibles   Whiz Bang Socks by Sarah Shoo Sarah is half of the lovely duo behind the In a Sknit Video Podcast.  Yarn: Yarn Ink Sparkle Fingering in Oblivion Needles: Size 1 Karbonz Fixed Circulars   Vanilla Socks Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock in the Shades of Grey colorway Needles: Size 1 Addi Turbo circular needles   Astonish Top by Katy Banks I talked a little bit about some issues I had due to the fact that I never actually got gauge.   Yarn: Knit Picks Lindy Chain in Sagebrush and Honey  Needles: Size 2 Addi Lace Turbos   Auditioning Knits  Instead of talking about actual patterns I'm auditioning, I talked a little bit about my process of selecting items to shop for when I am going to a festival or other yarnie event. I talked a little about how I use the bundles feature in Ravelry to keep all of my patterns organized.    I mentioned that I am still using the Stash2go App and really loving the features. I also talked about the one pattern that I am FOR SURE shopping for at Stitches Midwest this year, the Blue Sands Cardigan, but I want to do it with some neon in it!   So far I have 10 (10??) patterns on my list for Stitches shopping.    Knitting News, Notes and Events   The winner of the last giveaway for The Gleener still hasn't contacted me, so I hope she does soon! Listen to episode 34 to see if you were the lucky one!    PalKal 2015   We are well into the 2nd month now and I'm so excited every time I see a new Finished Object. Remember to keep the finished object thread chatter free, if possible.    Thanks so much to all of the sponsors who are still providing or have provided coupon codes!    Make sure to check out the Ravelry group for the pertinent threads. Thanks so much to all of our sponsors both of coupon codes and prizes.     This is the biggest KAL of the year for Actually Knitting!  Here are the rules: Cast on: June 1 Bind off: September 1 The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify) Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes will be announced in an upcoming episode. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like. Each project gets a separate post in the non-chatter thread. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2015 on Ravelry and #palkal2015 on Instagram In addition, I've decided that you can use WIPS for this KAL. Yay!    We have some great sponsors and wonderful prizes that I can’t wait to share with you all! Let’s make some plans for summer knitting!    The coupon codes will be listed on the podcast and are available here as well:   Dianne from Suburban Stitcher, use code PALKAL2015 for 10% off of any order May 25th through July 31st   Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting, use PALKAL for 25% off of any PDF pattern (not books)   Megan from Stockinette Zombies, use ActuallyKnittingPalKal for 30% off through the end of July     Elizabeth Green Musselman from Dark Matter Knits, use the code PalKal15 for 20% off of any of her self-published patterns, through September 1st.     Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code ACTUALLYCAFFEINATED for 50% off her patterns through September 1.  Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 25% off of her patterns.   Sarah Shoo from In a Sknit is offering her new pattern, Whiz Bang Socks, for $1.50 with the code ActuallyKnitting15 Christina from A Knitter's Life Video Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 1$ off of her patterns, through September 1.   Gina from Brownie Knits Podcast, use the code palkal25 for 25% off your entire order.   Thanks also for the generous (now expired) coupon codes from: Jennifer Lassonde from Down Cellar Studio Emily from Fibertown Knits Anne from the Carolina Fiber Girls Allie from Caffeinated Knitting   Prizes:  Jan B. Smiley 1 project bag   Suburban Stitcher/Dianne 1 sock size draw string bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop.   Danie from The Prarie Girls Knit and Spin podcast and One Twisted Tree 1 skein of her Prime Sock Yarn in the Hinky Punk colorway   Mel from With Mel Video Podcast 3 patterns from her Ravelry Store   Stacie/Must Stash Yarns and Video Podcast 1 skein of her Extended Play Version of Darkside of the Moon   Emily/Fibretown 1 skein of yarn   Megan Williams/Stockinette Zombies Sock Pattern kit that includes yarn, pattern and a bag   Anne/Carolina Fiber Girls 1 sock pattern   Estela/One More Row Please (blog/designer) 2 patterns from her Ravelry Store   Laura/Gynx Yarns 1 skein of yarn   Brenda Castiel/designer 3 patterns from her Ravelry store   Maria/Stitched in Sweden A pattern from her Ravelry Store   Jennifer from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, Trickle Shawl Kit from Infinite Twist   Stash Dash is still going strong! Check out The Knit Girlls for more information.   Stitches Midwest is August 6-9. I'll be there, will you?     I also just finalized plans to attend SAFF, October 30-November 1 in Fletcher, NC.   Intermission: Ask me Anything I answer a question from a listener about my knitting history.   Non-Knitting Segments   What a Crock! Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls   Love it or Leave it Love it: Vacation with my bestest girlfriend!   Leave it: 100 degree temps in Charlotte. GIVE ME A BREAK!   Other News and Notes Running updates: I'm really enjoying the power of the group when running. It just makes it easier!   I also purchased a running hydration belt, I'll be happy to let you know what I think if you are interested in such things.    I finished reading The Martian by Andy Weir and I highly recommend it!   I'm back to reading Written in my Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon, mostly because I finished the Starz TV series that goes with the first book in the series.    I also started reading a very silly beach type read, Shopaholic to the Stars (which I called by the wrong title) by Sophie Kinsella. The books in this series are really silly but they don't disappoint.      Thanks for listening! 

In this episode, the girls reminisce all things Stitches Midwest 2014! Shownotes can be found at http://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/

Upstairs Downstairs is my new cowl design that will be released soon.  Bronwyn and I talk about our time at Stitches Midwest 2014. Thanks to everyone who spoke to us and spent time with us! Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.  

Megan returns from Stitches Midwest with tons of yarn, and of course Amy and Megan have knitting!Read more »

Stitches Midwest, Henslowe by Beth Kling, Crochet Beaded Bind Off, Suspended Bind Off, Butterfly Gardening. The World Pipe Band Championship Games are August 17-18 and can be viewed on live stream here.  Sponsored by Quince & Co and My Longaberger Home Business. Haste ye back!  Thanks for listening.

Show 322 Steve from Stitches Midwest. (Running Time 28:00)

Does casting on with a larger needle make the edge stretchier?  I talk about this knitting urban myth as well as two baby sweaters by Susan B Anderson.  Show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com.  See us at Stitches Midwest! Thanks to Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business for sponsoring the show.   Haste ye back

Bronwyn visits today to share our experiences at Stitches. Thanks to show sponsors Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. Complete show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com Haste ye back!

Nellie, Seamless Yoked Sweater, Retreat Registration!  Nellie, Seamless Yoked Baby Sweater, Retreat Registration!   Pipeliner Notes: A correction in last week’s episode. The site for rescuing macramé owls is www.macrameowl.com. The link was correct in the show notes but I made it plural when I said it on the podcast. My apologies to all macramé owls out there and their rescuers.   Deaf Smith, Laurel’s Kitchen, The Moosewood Cookbook were classic cookbooks in the 70's and 80's. In my oven today: Whole Wheat Bread, Homemade Granola, and Baked Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Oatmeal from the food blog Perfecting the Pairing. I substituted raisins for chocolate chips. Nature Notes Satu mentioned that bats carry rabies and that is true. If you see a bat behaving strangely then beware.  A hawk posed for me and I still had trouble identifying it. A Cooper's Hawk is about the size of a crow and has a rounded tail. The Sharp-shinned hawk is smaller and has a squared off tail. Sent to me by Goldybear: Autumn by Emily Dickinson The morns are meeker than they were,The nuts are getting brown;The berry's cheek is plumper,The rose is out of town. The maple wears a gayer scarf,The field a scarlet gown.Lest I should be old-fashioned,I'll put a trinket on. Needle Notes Nellie by Donna Higgins Purchase pattern at Stitches Midwest 2010 and the yarn is Knit Picks Organic Cotton. Calls for Sublime Organic Cotton DK The only difficult part of this sweater is the crocheted flower closure. Difficult for me, that is. Seamless Yoked Baby Sweater by Carole Barenys Free Pattern. Top down raglan with running strands that make a pattern on the yoke, cuffs, and bottom. If I knit this pattern again I would probably add another button hole on the yoke and then not put buttons below that. In The Pipeline Afterthought Heel Hiking Socks using pattern by Laura Linneman Nubby Noro Mittens, actually have finished. Crescent Shawl Left to my Own devices The Blethering Room Knitting Pipeline Retreat Registration is now open! March 2-3 (Fri night and all day Sat) $50 for both Fri and Sat/$40 for Sat only. Send a check with your mailing information, email, phone, and whether you wish to stay overnight at the facility. Your check will be held for a while so don't worry if it does not clear right away. Knitting Pipeline Retreat PO Box 549 Washington IL 61571 Rip Van Winkle Challenge Go through your Ravelry queue to find a project that has been asleep for a long time. Or maybe you have been asleep while others have been knitting this project. In your Ravelry queue you can see when you put projects in your queue. Another mission for the overachievers out there: go to your stash and try to find your oldest yarn and match it to an pattern in your queue. Product Review The Knitter’s Book of Socks by Clara Parkes: the Yarn Lover’s Ultimate Guide to Creating Socks that fit well, Feel great, and last a lifetime. Heartily recommended! Music Hint of Dawn from the album Hopeby Kendra Spring. www.magnatune.com

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Thank you to show sponsor Quince & Co. www.quinceandco.com  Sign up for their free e-newsletter. Thank you to giveaway sponsor Three Bags Full at www.dance2yarn.etsy.com.  The winner of the Pink Daffodil Bag is PJM (Paula).  This week's drawing is for an Owl Project Bag (bigger!).  Leave a comment on the show blog by noon CDT May 12. Complete show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages, cards, and prayers following the death of my father on April 27th, 2011. KnittyBarb informed me of why there are not many birds in Hawaii.  Find audio versions of John Muir's works free on Librivox.  Nature Notes:  Rosebreasted Grosbeaks have beautiful color and song. Needle Notes:  FO's are Eye of Partridge Heel Socks and Sugar is Sweet, a shawlette by Rose Beck.  Estelle KAL is in progress!  We are knitting Estelle Cardigan by Melissa LaBarre. Charr and I are going to Sock Summit 2011!  We are also going to Stitches Midwest. Book Notes:  Be Mine: 5 Sweet Shawlettes to Knit by Rose Beck.  Five Stars! Music: From Quieting by Lydia McCauley.  For My Daughters

Stitches Midwest 2010 Recap with Charr, my finished Maia Shoulderette by Rosemary Hill, A Piping Adventure, Nature Notes, and a letter from Elizabeth Zimmermann.  We continue our EZ Challenge of committing a technique to memory.  Enter on the show blog or on the Ravelry board.

Welcome to our Episode 35 of our podcast in which we talked about . . . * A Cardigan for Arwen * Shawl That Jazz * Finished knits for my sister (dish towel, baby blanket) * Starting a “Learn to Knit class” w/Tribbles In the second segment we went with Tammy to Stitches Midwest . [...]