Podcasts about tunisian crochet

Welcome back to another amazing episode of The Ominous Stitch Podcast! Angela gives you the Tunisian Crochet Double Crochet stitch, then Nicole continues the cryptid road trip through Ohio, West Viriginia, Virginia and Maryland. Movie review: Sea Fever (2019).   YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitch Facebook: The Ominous Stitch Podcast page TikTok: @theominousstitchpodcast   SUPPORT The Ominous Stitch Podcast & become a PATRON...you might get presents from us!   If you have any spooky experiences, we would love to have a listener episode-so please share! Email us: theominousstitch@gmail.com

Welcome Stitchers! We bring you a fun summer episode filled with true spooky camping stories. Angela delivers you a fun and easy stitch first: the Reverse Tunisian Crochet Stitch. Movie Review: The Blair Witch Project (1999).  YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitch Facebook: The Ominous Stitch Podcast page TikTok: @theominousstitchpodcast   SUPPORT The Ominous Stitch Podcast & become a PATRON...you might get presents from us!   If you have any spooky experiences, we would love to have a listener episode-so please share! Email us: theominousstitch@gmail.com

Are you as excited to continue our cryptid road trip as Angela and Nicole are?! Part 6 focuses on Georgia (Altamahaha), South Carolina (Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp), North Carolina (Beast of Bladenboro), and Kentucky (the Pope Lick Monster). Before this, Angela explains how to crochet the Simple Stitch Tunisian Crochet Headband! Movie review: The Host (2006). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitch Facebook: The Ominous Stitch Podcast page TikTok: @theominousstitchpodcast   SUPPORT The Ominous Stitch Podcast & become a PATRON...you might get presents from us!   If you have any spooky experiences, we would love to have a listener episode-so please share! Email us: theominousstitch@gmail.com

Welcome to Episode 93 of The Ominous Stitch Podcast! Angela explains in detail how to create the Tunisian Crochet Smock Stitch, then Nicole brings back to the Road Trip Series across the USA - but with the most popular cryptid of each state. Movie review: Cloverfield (2008). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitch Facebook: The Ominous Stitch Podcast page TikTok: @theominousstitchpodcast   SUPPORT The Ominous Stitch Podcast & become a PATRON...you might get presents from us!   If you have any spooky experiences, we would love to have a listener episode-so please share! Email us: theominousstitch@gmail.com

This week's episode of The Ominous Stitch Podcast features Angela back at her love of the Tunisian crochet hooks, but this time explaining the Tunisian Crochet FULL Stitch. Then Nicole dives in with story time about bizzare unsolved mysteries. Movie review: Quarantine (2008). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitch Facebook: The Ominous Stitch Podcast page TikTok: @theominousstitchpodcast   SUPPORT The Ominous Stitch Podcast & become a PATRON...you might get presents from us!   If you have any spooky experiences, we would love to have a listener episode-so please share! Email us: theominousstitch@gmail.com

This week's episode proves how much Angela LOVES the Tunisian crochet, as she delves into the Tunisian Crochet Lattice Stitch. Then Nicole brings you all the details about The Broad Haven Triangle in the UK. Movie review: Dark Skies (2013). YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitch Facebook: The Ominous Stitch Podcast page TikTok: @theominousstitchpodcast   SUPPORT The Ominous Stitch Podcast & become a PATRON...you might get presents from us!   If you have any spooky experiences, we would love to have a listener episode-so please share! Email us: theominousstitch@gmail.com

Angela and Nicole are BACK with Part 2 of the Lutz's experience at 112 Ocean Ave in Amityville, NY from the book "The Amityville Horror" (1977). Nicole follows it up with testimonies and statements that go against the book's timeline, and with Ed and Lorraine Warren's perspective. But before story time, Angela explains how to do the Simple Stitch Tunisian Crochet stitch which she is in LOVE with! And movie review: The Amityville Horror (2005).   YouTube Channel for Demos Website: https://theominousstitch.podbean.com/ Instagram: @theominousstitch Facebook: The Ominous Stitch Podcast page TikTok: @theominousstitchpodcast   SUPPORT The Ominous Stitch Podcast & become a PATRON...you might get presents from us!   If you have any spooky experiences, we would love to have a listener episode-so please share! Email us: theominousstitch@gmail.com

In Episode 156, Greg and Pam discuss fish, spiders, and sheep. Many thanks to Kristina kcyams and Amy duloveyarn for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. 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 special surprise. Use code KD20 at checkout for a bonus when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Shawl & Sweater Patrons: our next Zoom call will be on Saturday, December 10 at 11am Eastern!*** Greg's Projects Greg continues working on socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. They incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. She is planning to use the Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Pam worked on the Tunisian crochet Loveland Lite by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. She mentioned a tutorial to change color in Tunisian Crochet. Pam worked on Citadel, a shawl by Janina Kallio. She is using yarn from Yarn over Floyd. Pam worked on the Sahara Wrap Sweater by Camille Mikolas using Biggo (in the process of being discontinued) from Knitpicks. Pam mentioned she is thinking about making her Polarlys Shawl bigger. Pam mentioned two Martina Behm hats that are gauge adjustable: Langfield and Tensfield. Book Club Drumroll please! We have selected our next book and it is Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will not begin discussing this until January 2023 so you have plenty of time to get your own copy. Miscellaneous Greg had a great time at SAFF. Greg talked about getting stains out of fabric, specifically out of a sports jersey. We shared the news article titled: Eight years and 2m arachnids later, spider silk fabrics go on show in London. Here are some more images of the fabric. Greg is a regular guest on the Crits & Knits podcast. Tune in for the live Twitch stream on every other Wednesday at 8pm (Eastern). Or, catch the episode on the YouTube podcast a few weeks later. Greg and Pam are going to host an Ask Me Anything episode in the near future! You can submit your questions with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Special thanks to Kbamr Kerri for offering a pattern from her pattern store as one of the prizes for the KAL. Greg is collecting preemie hats for Family Support Network of Central Carolina. See his post in the Itty Bitty Knits Ravelry group for details. Pam mentioned her Bavarian Apple Torte. Here it is! Bavarian Apple Torte Crust: 1/2 c. butter ( 1 stick) 1/3 c. sugar 1/4. t. vanilla 1 c. flour Filling: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. sugar 1 egg 1/2 t. vanilla Topping: 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/3 c. sugar 4 c. peeled, cored and sliced apples 1/2 c. chopped walnuts Preheat over to 450. To make the crust, cream the butter and sugar, add in vanilla and flour. Press into a 9″ round greased, spring form pan, covering the bottom and 2″ up the sides.  To make the filling, mix the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add in the egg and vanilla, Spread over the bottom of the crust. For the topping, sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar over the apples and mix well. Spoon over the filling. (you can make it pretty by layering but I don't and it tastes just as good!). Sprinkle with the walnuts. Bake for 10 minutes at 450 and then reduce heat to 400. Continue baking for 25 minutes. Allow it to cool completely before removing the sides of the pan.  Note: You can also add 1/2 t. almond extract to the filling and use sliced almond instead of walnuts! If you want to be fancy and give it a shiny glaze, warm some apricot jam and brush it over the top when it is done baking. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to 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. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

Tiffany and Lisa talk with new Tunisian Crochet designer, Asia Martinez, from Florida. She also makes beautiful stitch markers.

Denise, Tiffany, and I talk with Roeska Blankevoort. Roe is a Tunisian Crochet designer from the Netherlands.

Join host Sarah-Jayne  from Bella Coco Crochet in the first ever episode of the Yarn Over Podcast. In this episode Sarah-Jayne talks to Toni Lipsey from TLYarncrafts to find out about all things Tunisian crochet and more. Toni talks of her journey of learning to crochet, her discovery of Tunisian crochet and her enthusiasm for Yarn.Show notes: https://bellacococrochet.com/yarn-over-podcast/Yarn over apparel: https://bit.ly/YarnOverApparel 

In Episode 138, Greg and Pam discuss secret mystery knit-alongs, blocking with bowls, and cut yarn. Many thanks to VarianBrandon Varian for the episode introduction! Varian is an exceptional teacher specializing in colorwork. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** 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. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Unraveling Podcowl Greg released a new pattern! It is the Unraveling Podcowl. Normally $6, it is available with a $2 discount automatically applied at checkout. This discount is good until April 20. This pattern is the mystery audio that has been appearing in the podcast since Episode 127, which came out in January. Yarn in the News Pam mentioned this article in the local paper about the yarn bombing at Sanderson High School. The 2nd picture of a 3 trunk tree shows her contribution. Greg's Projects Greg is working on socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It will incorporate the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg finished the Plants + Shapes DIY Applique Embroidery Kit from M Creative J. Pam's Projects Pam finished the Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman. She used fingering weight leftovers. Pam finished The Essential Bucket Hat by Romi Hill using Malabrigo Rasta. Pam made a few Tunisian Crochet coasters designed by Siobhan Boothe of Yarn Over Floyd. She mentioned Toni Lipsey and her edges tutorial. Pam finished bunny bunting using the Cro-Bunny Bunting pattern by Sew Hooky. Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam started the Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn. Pam started a cowl. First she tried the Faceted pattern by Kacey Herlihy. Then she tried the Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland. Book Club In episode 139 we will begin Section 3 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will discuss single and two-ply yarns. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! Miscellaneous Pam mentioned The Book on Pie by Erin Jean McDowell. She made the Roasted Strawberry Pie. Greg went to see Bob Dylan, it was a great show. Pam mentioned how much she enjoyed the show New Girl. Pam talked about Moth Traps. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to 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. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 136, Greg and Pam discuss celebrities, phones, and time. Many thanks to jneuman88 Jennifer for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** 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. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Patrons at the Shawl & Sweater Levels – join us on Sunday, March 20 at 3om Eastern for a zoom call! Details are on Patreon. Greg's Projects Greg is working on his Christmas Eve Cast-on socks. He is using yarn from Oink Pigments. It incorporates the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg knitted a complete Sockhead Slouch Hat, but doesn't have any pictures of it because they were on his phone that died. Greg is working on a new hat design. More to come. Greg is working on the Plants + Shapes DIY Applique Embroidery Kit from M Creative J. Pam's Projects Pam started to work on the Positive Plants embroidery kit from M Creative J. Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on a Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman. She is using fingering weight leftovers. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam started The Essential Bucket Hat by Romi Hill using Malabrigo Rasta. Pam made a few Tunisian Crochet coasters designed by Siobhan Boothe of Yarn Over Floyd. Book Club In episode 137 we will continue Section 2 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will begin a discussion of spin and pills. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events We had a great time at the Carolina Fiber Fest. Review Pam and Greg reviewed embroidery kits from mcreativej, which we both loved. Listen to the podcast for a full review. MCreativeJ is active on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Miscellaneous .We mentioned Our State magazine. The government stole an hour from us as we entered Daylight Saving Time. Check out “Save Standard Time” for a chart that shows how important it is to stay on Standard Time to maximize healthy morning sun. We talked about the depth cowl, which incorporates planned pooling using The Fiber Seed Sprout Worsted yarn. We talked about a school project that involves a phone number you can call to hear a pre-recorded pep talk from school children. The number is 707-998-8410. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to 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. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling...a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In this episode Ava talks about her love for Tunisian crochet! Follow @youthfulyarning on Instagram. New episodes every Tuesday! Submit voice messages sharing a yarn or pattern or book you love here: https://anchor.fm/youthfulyarning/message

Your hosts: Amy aka JKnitMa on Ravelry and Megan aka JustRunKnit on Ravelry This week we are sharing recent favorite things! Please grab your knitting and join us!Bring Spring KAL prizes drawn - winners please email Megan or message on Discord with your prize preference.Amy's WIPs2 pairs of socksSummer TopColor work CowlMegan WIPsTunisian Crochet blanket squares with scrapsNAPs:  Socks that Rock County Clare colorway, Queen City ZK2021 colorway ZK News and Join Discord ZKN events and Sign-up info

Knitting and fitness in 30 min or less.  Shownotes can be found at windsweptknits.com.  You can find me on IG and Ravelry as WindsweptMonique and on Facebook and Twitter as WindsweptKnits. Ep 93 recorded 3/19/21 Segments this week include: FOs, Wips, Out and About Virtually, On the Run, and I’ve Got Sunshine Note on Ravelry – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such. Mother Nature whiplash! Be A Helper Craft-a-long Quick Update Deadline extended to 5/1/21 to make up for my lack of participation.  We have pattern and yarn prizes. Short reminder on the rules Anything you make for any charity counts, doesn’t have to be knit/crochet/woven or spun. ANYthing you make for ANY charity. • One FO submission of the Google Form https://forms.gle/QdJuQUSr8uM7GoiF6 • Donating blood counts too • Wips are welcome Link to submit your Finished Object/blood donation: https://forms.gle/QdJuQUSr8uM7GoiF6 FOs Boxy – a tweaked Joji Locatelli pattern worked in hand dyed laceweight bamboo from Spinaway Farm.  I finished the front and am now up to the shoulders on the back. WIPs Slice of Summer – my New Year’s caston using BaH yarns watermelon shawl ball.  I’m on the watermelon rind.  This is my purse knitting so it gets a round or 2 most days with school pickup, etc. Tunisian Express – I’m learning Tunisian Crochet and practicing using this pattern.  It’s simple and easy to memorize and also includes a great tutorial with photos.  I’m using leftover yarn from my Belle blanket and the boys’ dragon blankets.  I’ve added a few rows. I’ve started 2 new design samples, can’t talk much about them yet, but I am very excited at what is coming. Stash I got 9 skeins of Lion Brand Shawl In A Ball to make the Priestess Coat by Morale Fiber.  I’m using the grey-to white for the body of the coat and a variety of jewel tones for the inserts and hood.  This will be my Rhinebeck “sweater” whenever it’s safe to have Rhinebeck again. Got yarn for some new patterns, I’m excited to work with HiKoo Popcycle!  It’s a 50/50 bamboo/polyester blend and every skein uses 2 recycled plastic bottles and you know me, I love recycled and reclaimed fibers.  On that note  I also got some more Berroco Remix Light which is 100%  recycled fibers and made in France.  Remix is 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen  It’s got a slightly tweedy look/texture and makes great sweaters.  Remix is worsted weight, Remix Light is sport/DK.  And lastly, Valley Yarns Southwick which I’ve only knit a hat out of, this will be my first garment in it.  It is so smooth and silky and soft, it’ll make a super comfy top. Out and About Virtually Lots of fiber events happening online this winter Vogue Knitting Live Vogue Knitting Live @ Home this weekend Mar18-21.  Stitches At Home this weekend, is the 2nd weekend Mar 13,14, 20 & 21 Fiberworld is running an online march madness event, visit their website to vote. GGKCS podcast is having their annual Sheepy Spring AL, visit their FB page for more details. If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com On the Run More knee problems -I’ve injured the other knee.  PT wants me to get back in the pool.   I’ve Got Sunshine Dropkick Murphy’s concert, 2nd year in a row St Paddy’s day online show.  Lots of fun.  Not safe to gather in large groups yet, but Dropkick Murphy’s has now put on 3 free shows and raised over $750,000 for charity during the pandemic.  They’re a local Boston band and Shipping Up To Boston is a bit of a local anthem around here.  We let the boys stay up late to watch the show and it was a fun way to spend the evening – the grownups with a pint in hand.

Knitting and fitness in 30 min or less.  Shownotes can be found at windsweptknits.com.  You can find me on IG and Ravelry as WindsweptMonique and on Facebook and Twitter as WindsweptKnits. Ep 92 recorded 3/5/21 Segments this week include: Be A Helper Craftalaong, FOs, Wips, Out and About Virtually, On the Run, and I’ve Got Sunshine Note on Ravelry – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such. So it’s been a month.  I was intending to record every other week, as has become my new normal, but we’ve had some family stuff going on here and I have just been completely mentally, emotionally and physically exhausted.  I’ve hardly knit anything in the last month.  But the end is in sight, and Spring is trying really hard to arrive here in New England, so while I have a few spoons left in my jar I am recording this episode. Be A Helper Craft-a-long Update Deadline extended to 5/1/21 to make up for my lack of participation. New prizes!  Jennifer Lassonde from Down Cellar Studio podcast has graciously donated 2 patterns to the winners of Be A Helper Craftalong!  A huge thank you to Jen for her generosity in supporting us again this year. Short reminder on the rules Anything you make for any charity counts, doesn’t have to be knit/crochet/woven or spun. ANYthing you make for ANY charity. • One FO submission of the Google Form https://forms.gle/QdJuQUSr8uM7GoiF6 • Donating blood counts too • Wips are welcome Link to submit your Finished Object/blood donation: https://forms.gle/QdJuQUSr8uM7GoiF6 FOs Galliatt (Ravelry) by JimiKnits – Knitting is done!  I finished it just in time for the end of the pigskin party – literally the last night - I just need to add the decorative buttons on the sides. WIPs Slice of Summer – my New Year’s caston using BaH yarns watermelon shawl ball.  I’m nearly done with the pink and on the white/green at the start of the watermelon rind. Pull  Me Over sweater – did a little more of the collar Boxy – a tweaked Joji Locatelli pattern worked in hand dyed laceweight bamboo from Spinaway Farm.  I finished the front and am now up to the shoulders on the back. Tunisian Express – I’m learning Tunisian Crochet and practicing using this pattern.  It’s simple and easy to memorize and also includes a great tutorial with photos.  I’m using leftover yarn from my Belle blanket and the boys’ dragon blankets.  I’ve added a few rows. And that’s all I’ve done in an entire month. Out and About Virtually Lots of fiber events happening online this winter Vogue Knitting Live Upcoming Vogue Knitting Live @ Home Mar18-21.  Stitches At Home this weekend, Mar 13,14, 20 & 21 Fiberworld is running an online march madness event, visit their website to vote. If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com On the Run I am back in physical therapy and learned a lot about how your brain reacts to pain.  It's fascinating.   I’ve Got Sunshine Happy news this week is that I stopped composting right around the last episode 3 weeks ago.  The happy part isn’t that I’ve stopped composting, it’s that I didn’t have to stop composting until February!  

This week we are sharing FOs and excitement for the January Chill this weekend.  Please grab your knitting and join us!Your hosts: Amy aka JKnitMa on Ravelry and Megan aka JustRunKnit on RavelryMake sure to enter for loads of fabulous prize giveaways on Instagram and DiscordJanuary Chill with Sun Valley Fibers is this weekend and will be available to _everyone_! Please join us!  Details HERE!Amy FOsCheri Chevron cowlMerci DishclothesMegan FOsTrying Tunisian CrochetPickle PulloverSparkySocks: Skews and Downhill Both WaysBright Axis1999 SweaterZK News and Join DiscordZKN events and Sign-up info

Another fun episode recorded with live visitors. We have big spinning plans and a finished Tunisian crochet project. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.  Join the community on Ravelry to participate in the conversation. Marsha’s Projects: I am continuing to knit on Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors.  I finished  a camel, merino and silk braid from Huckleberry Knits for our Summer Spin-A-Long. I also started another spinning project with Huckleberry Knits 40/40/20 Targhee, bamboo and silk and Sauked in Farm 50/50 alpaca/Babydoll Southdown Wool. It will be a 3-ply yarn when I’m finished. Kelly’s Projects  I finished the Paving Mitts by Ellen Silva (twinsetellen). This is a fun, fast, Tunisian crochet pattern for mitts with a thumb gusset. Two thumbs up! I’m back to work on the Mariannes Cardigan by Trine Bertelsen. The faux seam is working to hide the alternation of skeins better than when I didn’t have the faux seam.  I started a pair of socks in handspun (Falkland in a colorway called Tomato and Mink.) I spun the yarn in a long color repeat fashion. Just end to end from one end of the roving to the other. It was chain-plied to preserve the colors and there is a nice color division between the rust and the gray.  The stripes are very large. I re-started and finished spinning a tricolor cotton roving. I spun about 4 oz. and I already had some from previous spinning. Plus I found another skein as I was preparing to record. It’s about 2 oz. I have a total of about 8 oz and 1600 yards that I plan to weave into fabric.  I am planning more cotton spinning since I have such a large (and old!) cotton stash. A good portion of my cotton stash is Sally Fox Foxfibre. Sally Fox is a very interesting woman and you can hear an interview with her on the Weave Podcast Episode 52 or a two-part interview with her on Yarn Stories episode 201 and episode 202. Definitely worth a listen if you are interested in fiber and recent fiber history.  Sally’s current farm is growing test crops of cotton, organic wheat for flour, and merino sheep. Check out her Vreseis website to purchase any of her products, including yarn, roving, and fabric.  Finishing Cotton Yarn I finished my cotton yarn by bringing it to a full boil and then turning it down to simmer for about 30 minutes. I had Borax in the water to make the solution more basic. Baking soda and washing soda are other alternatives.  A basic pH can intensify the color of the natural cotton. The Ask the Bellwether blog has an informative post on finishing cotton handspun. Schacht Spindle company also has an informative post on spinning cotton and includes some information about finishing the yarn by boiling.  Bellepoint Rescue Farm--Wool Available A listener shared that Bellepoint Rescue Farm in Ohio has fleece that they would like to get rid of. The owners are willing to give it away if the receiver will pay for the shipping. They have a Facebook page where you can contact them for more information. Or contact me and I will put you in touch. Free fleece can be a lot of work, but it can also be a great fiber adventure. I made lots of very usable yarn from some free fleece from meat sheep that a farmer once gave me because he wante to get rid of it.  Patron Appreciation!  All patrons active as of the beginning of June get a Ravelry download pattern of their choice up to a $7 value. Contact Kelly through Ravelry, Patreon or email.  Summer Spin-In The Summer Spin-In started on US Memorial Day (May 25) and will continue until US Labor Day (September 7). Join in the chat thread and show off your finished projects in the FO threads. We will have a thread for finished spinning projects and we’ll also include a thread for finished projects made with handspun. So non-spinners can be included, too! 

This week, I attempted Tunisian Crochet (Spoiler alert: I liked it).  I also tried a couple of new recipes and my husband and I did some sleuthing and family research. My Night Shift Shawl is finished and I started a new shawl from an older pattern, the Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West.

Hello there and welcome to The Crochet Circle Podcast and the show notes for Episode 54 – Simple, Soothing Stitches.    My name is Fay and this is my audio and video podcast for those that love fibre crafts, particularly crochet.  It’s a community for people that like to support their fellow humans regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, size or age. I hope you feel the welcome embrace and love of the Crochet Clan.  Come on in and stay awhile.   In this episode, I cover General Update; Old Dog New Tricks; Final Destination; Designs on Progress; Quick News Beats and Big Up.      This podcast is sponsored by my online crafting company, Provenance Craft Co.  Thanks to everyone who tunes into the podcast whether it is through Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify, iTunes or the YouTube Channel. Your support and engagement are really appreciated and makes running a podcast very special and worthwhile.    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do that through Patreon:     1 – General Update I know that globally, we are all on different states of stay at home/lockdown.  However, the reality is most likely a little like eat, sleep, distance repeat.  I’m used to working from home and probably only go at a handful of times a week anyway.  I’m a bit of an introvert, so although I am very happy in my little home bubble, I am starting to miss my people.  It would have been Wonderwool Wales this weekend.  It’s easily my favourite show of the year.  I get to catch up with lots of my yarn buddies, many of which I won’t have seen since the end of September.  It’s a chance to check-in and hug your friends.  So, I’m missing all of that. I can only imagine that if you are a social butterfly this must be really tough for you.     I know that many of you are being directly affected by the virus and have family members that are ill or have sadly died.  I am sending tender love and hugs.    2 – Old Dog New Tricks This month’s top Crochet Clan tip is from Caroline (Soltra on Ravelry).  Her tip is to regularly push yourself to try something new with crafting.  It could be a new technique, a new type of craft, just something that keeps pushing you forward.  Caroline references the fact that when she learned to do Tunisian Crochet, she made blanket after blanket and sickened herself by only doing blankets for 18 months.  It was only when she joined in with a Tunisian CAL that was all about skill-building that she really moved on with her Tunisian crochet skills and has worked her way through 13+ projects. It’s really easy to stick to what you know and feels comfortable.  And I know that I have called this episode Simple Soothing Stitches because I don’t currently have the mental capacity to work on really complicated things, but new techniques and skills don’t have to be complicated.   I don’t know how many times I have told myself “oh, I’m not good enough to try that technique out yet”.  It’s folly to think that way because you are just holding yourself back.  Dive in, if it works first time – great, if it needs a bit of extra practice then that’s also great because you are really getting to grips with the new thing.  If it doesn’t work then maybe it’s not for you.  Often, that’s my favourite outcome because I can cross it off my list and move onto the next technique.  You will never see me do crocheted cables.  I hated doing it.  It’s just not for me, but because I now know that, I’m never swayed to those projects and I let something else pique my interest instead.   3 – Final Destination Let me introduce you to Heulwen.  It’s a laceweight shawl using Garthenor wool (link) and is in this month’s Inside Crochet (Issue 125 (link)).  Heulwen means sunshine in Welsh which is very apt given the design and that Garthenor is a Welsh-based wool company. Heulwen is made from 2 x 50g of Gathenor’s Number 1 Laceweight Wool which is undyed Shetland (link) and 1 x 50g of their plyed laceweight, Pennine, in colour Tilia (link). The entire thing weighs about 120g and although it’s lightweight, it’s nice and cosy.     Image text: Image 1 - An undyed grey, Shetland wool shawl is displayed along with a wooden fence post with bright yellow oilseed rape flowers and woodland in the field behind and cow parsley in bloom in the verge in front.  The shell has details of the sun in the same yellow as the oilseed rape.  A semi-circle for the sun with beams of yellow coming off in fan stitches.  Image 2 - a close up of the shawl showing how fine the lace wool is with the yellow fan/sunbeam details.  Oilseed rape flowers and a blueish sky are visible behind.   I have been hooking up many Positivity Spirals (link to Ravelry, link to my website, link to Etsy).  This month I have made one from: John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock 4 ply, 50g/200m,  Mackerel Sky (link). John Arbon Textiles Knit By Numbers DK, 100g/250m, KBN111 (link). John Arbon Textiles  Harvest Hues light Aran/worsted, 100g/200m, Bracken (link). Gathernor Number 5, Chunky, 100g/70-100m, Pewter Jacob (link).   Image description: Four different versions of Positivity Spiral Cowl lying over each other. L-R is an undyed Jacob, chunky version in a Pewter Grey, Then a rusty orange Aran weight version, an aquamarine 4 ply version and a long thin DK version in lovely dirty mustard colour. I have one more to do and then I can update the pattern giving options for a wider range of yarn weights.  If you have already bought Positivity Spiral, as soon as it has been updated, you will receive a new copy with all of the weights on it.  I also set myself a design challenge last month to get a design, knit and publish a pattern inside of seven days.  I managed it by the skin of my teeth and it was intense!  I created a stranded colourwork knitted hat called the Coho Beanie (link to Ravelry, link to my website, link to Etsy).  I also used it as a chance to document my design process, the tools I use and the amount of time that is involved.  If you are interested in seeing that process, head over to my design Instagram account @faydhdesigns (link) and look for the videos. I used John Arbon Textiles Yarnadlic 25g/83m Minis (link) in colours Indigo Dust, Of my Hand, Woman in Blue and Ordinary Joe for the four-colour blue version and Harmonium, English Sparrows and Ordinary Joe for the three-colour green version.   Image description: Image 1 - me with my long brown hair down looking back over my shoulder beside a large pool of water.  I am wearing the M/L, four-coloured, knitted Coho Beanie which ranges from dark teal through to a warm cream and has feature scallops in stranded colourwork.   Image 2 - The five different size version of the hat laid out on a large mossy trunk, surrounded by nettles.  L-R they go from L/XL adult (green), M/L (teals), S (teals), XS/Child (teals) and toddler (green) sizes.  The green version is three-colours, ranging from a mid-forest green to bright spring green to the same warm cream.  Some of the hats have pom-poms on them.   Me being me, I knitted it up in five different sizes, so it’s available from toddlers up to a L/XL adult. So whilst I haven’t yet managed to whittle any wood – that’s my challenge for this weekend – I have managed to sew my first ever garment.  I managed to get some organic cotton from Fabworks (link) and used the Elise Tee from Fine Motor Skills (link) which is a free sewing pattern.  I really enjoyed this as a first attempt and I’m happy to be wearing it as I record.  I even regraded the pattern to make it a little bigger because it only goes from S-L.  Plop! There I go down the sewing rabbit hole.  My Nana used to sew all of her own clothes.  Don’t think tea dresses, think fine tailoring pinstripe suits with satin and chiffon blouses.  Elaine Dashper was a woman with very defined tastes and standards!  I am hoping I have inherited some of her sewing DNA.    4  – Designs in Progress I have almost finished my Scrapvent Blanket.  Lots of work has gone into this month because although I am trying to set myself challenges to keep focussed, I am also really drawn to simple soothing stitches.  I just don’t want my crochet time to be challenging too and the blanket has been perfect for that.  Image description: Cream background with my Scrapvent Blanket coming in from the right having been artistically 'dumped'.  It has a cream border and 24 different stripes (6 rows per colour stripe) ranging from peachy creams to mustard, greens, teals and finally, dark plummy purple.  Why not head to your stash and see if you have 24 x 20g leftovers or minis in 4 ply and 100g for a border?  Get them bagged up and put away for 1st December 2020. I’m so pleased with the way that the blanket is coming together.  There are a couple in there that I maybe would swap out in hindsight, but as soon as I attached the border, it really helped to bring the whole piece together.  For me, it was well worth pulling together the 24 colour sequence.  Even if I did think I was drunk when I added the acid green in that I now rather like! This will be finished next month, with a pattern to follow shortly. I was working on a laceweight version of Positivity Spiral with Organically Farmed Merino, 50g/650m, natural white (link) but I just can’t do it.  It’s too fine and I’m not enjoying it.  Given what I said in Old Dog New Tricks, I definitely know that cobweb lace is a step too far for me. I know that I keep on saying I don’t like laceweight, but clearly I must like it a little bit because I keep on going back to it. So, my alternative laceweight version of Positivity Spiral is in Garthenor’s Number 1 laceweight in Smoke, which is undyed Shetland, 50g/350 (link).    Image description: Image 1 - cream background with a cake of fine undyed, grey laceweight wool to the top left and a bundle of barely started crocheted rounds in the middle.  A pink metal crochet hook lyes to the right.  Image 2 - School green background with a photo of Jonny and Sally from Garthenor Organic.  Jonny with his arm around his Mum, Sally, as they stand in front of Niagara Falls.     5  – Feeding the Habit I am a very fortunate person.  I had three parcels turn up from lovely Crochet Clan folk.  Each parcel arrived just when I needed a little boost! I received some beautiful seaweed yarn and skeins of hemp from Rachael.  She has also requested that I do a bit of a feature on vegan yarns.  I have one planned and have lots of yarns to go through but don’t quite know when I’m going to get to it – someday! Three skeins of hemp yarn in an acid green, rusty brown/orange a dark lavender blue/purple lye diagi=onally beside a card with a crocheted hexagon and cake of seaweed yarn. Rica sent me through loads of German marzipan ( I even let Matthew have some) and yarn from her global travels.  So, I now have yarns from Germany, Iran, India, Uzbekistan, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Peru and Bolivia in my stash.  I need to spend some proper time looking at the construction of the wools to see if there are differences from country to country. Image description: cream background with lots of different yarns from around the world.  Fluffy blue mohair from India, perfectly spun pecahy brown wool from Bolivia, loosely spun green wool from Iran.  The different plying methods from different countries is evident. Claudia also sent loads of marzipan from Germany.  If you have never tried marzipan with calvados, you are missing out!  I have a new favourite.  My parcel from Claudia was full of all sorts of lovely goodies including some amazing art yarn which I think I am going to make into a cushion, using the mustard coloured buttons that she popped in the parcel.  Image description: A large hank of art yarn that goes from thick to thin and ranges from sky blue to bring green and a slurry green /brown.   I can’t show you any marzipan because we have eaten it all! Nom, nom, nom. Given that I was buying design wool from Garthenor, I also treated myself to a little set of 10g mini skeins from their little shop update.  Often small companies have small updates that go out to newsletter subscribers first.  That’s what Garthenor and RiverKnits do.  John Arbon Textiles do their Mill Membership for special access.  It’s definitely worth subscribing to your favourite small businesses.  Image description: Five mini skeins fo wool, each bound in the centre with a kraft paper label.  The skeins are different types of wool and move from light grey/brown through to a dark chocolate, peaty colour. 6 – Quick News Beats 1 - Global Hook Up – The May hook ups are on: Saturday 23rd  at 8pm BST and Sunday 24th at 9am BST. The meeting ID number is 475-047-5819 and you will need to join via Zoom which you can do here:  https://www.zoom.us/join If you are joining on your phone or tablet you will likely need to download the software in advance.  If you are joining from a PC or Mac, you can join via the link above.  Everyone needs to use the same ID number to get into the session.    7 – J’adore Going back to the premise of simple and soothing, I have been going back to gardening and growing more of our own food.  The current pandemic has given me a bit of a jolt to look again at my environmental impact and what is important to me.  My plan is to grow and make even more of our own food (we already do a fair bit) and to really work towards a handmade capsule wardrobe.  I don’t think I’m the only one using this strange time to reassess what they want from this one life. I have also been looking backwards through “The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady” by Edith Holden.  It’s an illustrated nature journal, documenting what Edith saw in the English countryside month by month.  I grew up with this book and bought my own second-hand copy at the beginning of the year.  Every month, I go to it and look at Edith’s writing and illustrations for that month.  One of May’s mottoes is “Shear your sheep in May and shear them all away”.  Image description: The book is open at pages for May with beautiful handwriting on the left page and a delicate illustration of May flowers on the right.   I‘m basically taking pleasure from the simple things.  I hope you are too.   I’ll be back on 5th June. Fay x   Instagram: Crochet_Circle_Podcast  Instagram: provenance.craft.co   Instagram: FayDHDesigns YouTube: The Crochet Circle Podcast Crochet Clan on Mighty Network: Invite

Time spent at home can be full of mixed emotions. On one hand, it's nice to find time to do your craft and on the other hand you might be finally faced with piles and stacks of all the projects and materials you've put off organizing. Well there's no time like the present, come spring clean with your friends at WeCrochet. Heather's confession to losing her swift leads Sara and Heather discuss their favorite methods to organize their crochet supplies. Do you organize your yarn by color, by weight or by fiber? Project bags are a great way to stay organized and is only one of many on Sara's list of tips to stay organized.  Heather introduces Regan to Stitch Away Stress, an initiative that the Craft Yarn Counsel is launching for the month of April for Stress Awareness Month. Crochet has been linked to mood improvement, improvement in confidence and concentration, and general stress relief. Regan lets it slip that he has finished his second crocheted sweater (yay) and shares what he has learned and how that has impacted his sense of accomplishment.  Producer Sarah and Heather check in on what they're working on. Producer Sarah has been learning Tunisian crochet while Heather has been finishing her WIPs or works in progress [projects]. Heather did recently finish her Felici on the Double Cowl (yay): - check out the blog for a picture https://blog.crochet.com/wecrochet-podcast-episode-10-getting-cozy-in-the-home-zy/ FYI: We're working on something special and would love to hear from you! Call and leave us a voicemail with stories about your moms, grandmas, or mother-figure crocheting. We're going to share these stories in an upcoming episode. Simply call 360-334-4847 and leave us a short message for Mothers' Day. You can also record a Voice Memo from your phone and send that audio file to podcast@wecrochet.com We also have an update to all WeCrochet orders: https://www.crochet.com/important-updates Mentioned in this episode:  Like us on Facebook Yarn Swifts & Cases  Tote Bags & Project Bags  Crochet hook cases  Trays & Tins  Notebooks Chart Keeper Yarn Bowls  Stitch Away Stress in April  Take the Stitch Away Stress Survey  Cotton yarns  CotLin  Not Your Granny's Jammies Pattern by Heart Hook Home  Learn Tunisian Stitches  Radiant hooks Toni's Tunisian Videos - The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tunisian Crochet 5 Simple Stitches for Tunisian Crochet Beginners Felici on the Double Cowl Pattern #EpicAfghan  Timestamps:0:00 Sara offers an update to the status of shipping 2:24 Heather and Producer Sarah discuss Heather's "Top Fan" status and introduce what is going to be covered in the episode 5:47 Sara and Heather give tips and tricks to organization 17:22 Listener voicemail about organization 18:20 Call us about your Mom! 18:58 Hey Hey and Ree Ree talk about Stitch Away the Stress and how crochet helps with relaxation 35:57 Producer Sarah and Heather check in about their W.I.P.s and what they're working on 44:00 Credits

On today’s episode I interview Natalie of Detroit Knots. Natalie is a crocheter, knitter, and knitwear designer based in Detroit with a love of Tunisian Crochet. For the Show Notes visit http://www.betweenthesestitches.com/podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to an introduction to Tunisian crochet with artist Toni Lipsey. This workshop dives into a unique technique to crochet a beautiful two-tone shawl complete with fringe and a lace-like seam.  Tunisian crochet is a hybrid of knitting and standard crochet, the technique utilizes a long crochet hook joined with a lengthy tube to hold one’s work in progress (in a similar fashion to knitting in the round). The result is a unique stitch unlike those of a typical crochet chain or knitted stitches. Join us as we meet Toni to learn about her story and passions for fiber-based crafts. We can't wait to dive in! Learn More: https://thecraftersbox.com/2020-01-featured-maker/

In this episode of the BHooked Podcast you’ll hear from, Brittany, creative entrepreneur behind the popular blogs Ideal Me, Dabbles and Babbles and My Yarn Club. She shares her best strategies for starting a crafting blog in 2019, growing an audience and maintaining a balance to keep you on the right track with your goals. Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian Crochet for Beginners”, everything you need to learn Tunisian crochet and make your first three projects. If you are ready to learn Tunisian crochet, this is the class for you! Links The post Blogging Strategies for Makers | BHooked Podcast Episode 143 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Did you know you can use crochet as the foundation for embroidery? I was blown away when I learned about Andy from O & Y Studio, a talented maker in this community who blends her crochet and embroidery skills into one gorgeous project. Whether you know how to embroider or not, Andy tells us how possible it is for anyone to embroider on crochet and I learned so much from her. I know you will too! Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian Crochet for Beginners”, everything you need to learn Tunisian crochet The post Blending Embroidery with Crochet | BHooked Podcast Episode 132 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Do you want to increase your engagement on Instagram? Although it’s the place many of us hang out for fun and for the community, if you’re using it for your maker business you need to master the basics to get the most out of it. In this episode, you’ll hear from April from OTH Crochet Nook as she shares her best tips for increasing engagement on Instagram so you can up your maker business game! Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian Crochet for Beginners”, everything you need to learn Tunisian crochet and The post Mastering Instagram for Makers | BHooked Podcast Episode 129 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Need help choosing Colors for your next project? In this episode of the BHooked Podcast I’ll walk you through the basics of color theory and how you can relate it to your next project. I recently wrote a guest blog post for Love Crochet that shared how I use color theory when planning a color palette for my crochet and knitting projects. Now I’m turning that blog post into a podcast episode! Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian Crochet for Beginners”, everything you need to learn Tunisian crochet and make your first The post Color Theory and Crochet | BHooked Podcast Episode 113 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Do you want to start writing crochet patterns? Maybe you strive to be a crochet designer or you just want to record the pattern for your own reference. Either way, I think you’ll find this episode helpful! I’ll share my top tips for writing crochet patterns – lessons I have learned over the last six years! Ready to dive in? Click play to listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian Crochet for Beginners”, everything you need to learn Tunisian crochet and make your first three projects. If you are ready to learn Tunisian crochet, The post Tips for Writing Your Own Patterns | BHooked Podcast Episode 109 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

All About Tunisian Crochet Tunisian crochet is one of my favorite forms of crochet. Using a different style of hook, with Tunisian crochet you’re able to create stitches that are completely unique. You can even create stitches that look like knit! If you haven’t tried Tunisian crochet before, I hope this episode will give you the motivation to spring into action. It’s all about Tunisian Crochet today! Toni, from TL Yarn Crafts shares her wisdom and enthusiasm for Tunisian crochet while giving you a good foundation and starting point. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn: What you can create with Tunisian The post All About Tunisian Crochet | BHooked Podcast Episode 106 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you a video creator? Creating crochet tutorials is my passion. It’s the “one thing” that spawned the growth of my brand and business. It allows me to incorporate all the things I love – teaching, editing, photography, planning – into my work day. Video is the way of the future as predicted by every important resource on the internet and to stand out in a crowded online world, you need to produce the best. Today’s Guest I’m joined today by Karen, producer for Craftsy. We had the opportunity to connect through my latest Craftsy Class, Tunisian Crochet for Beginners The post BHP038: Tips for Producing Crochet Tutorials appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

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

Hello folks, come on into The Crochet Circle Podcast. Here are the show notes from Episode Fourteen - Unchained Melody?   In this episode, I cover: Yay Crochet or Nay Crochet; FOs; WIPs; Feeding the Habit; Tunisian CAL; Festivals; Big Up and What's Good?   This podcast is sponsored by my online crafting company, Provenance Craft Co.  Thanks to everyone who tunes into the podcast whether it is through Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify, iTunes or the YouTube Channel. Your support and engagement are really appreciated and makes running a podcast very special and worthwhile.    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do that through Patreon:   1 - Yay crochet, yay crochet, yay crochet and a wee bit more yay crochet! I love to learn, and so when I come across a new technique I like to dive in and understand its pros and cons rather than just accept that is naturally better.   I was coming across comments on Instagram about how many people preferred to start their projects with a chainless foundation, rather than the traditional chained foundation because it was quicker and they preferred the finished effect.  Hmm, time to get my hook out and investigate.   The below photo shows you the times, sizes, pros and cons that I found between chained and chainless foundations.        Bella Coco has a great YouTube tutorial on how to do a chainless foundation.   2 - Finished Objects I always get through more projects that I think.  Through the guise of #StashBingo I have been using some really lovely yarns that otherwise would have remained at the back of the Stash Palace.  I have really loved working with the Jamieson & Smiths Shetland wool and it comes in a fantastic range of colours.     1 - J&S 2 ply Jumper Weight (100% Shetland wool): Blue is shade FC41, dark green is shade 65, light green is FC62 and the fawn is actually J&S 3 ply jumper weight in undyed shade 2008/Katmollet.  I was testing out whether the 3ply was better for the beginning of the cowl because the colourwork strands mean that the patterned areas are heavier and contain more yarn.  My conclusion is that it is best to double up on the 2ply where needed rather than use the 3 ply. 2 - J&S 2 ply Jumper Weight (100% Shetland wool)  Cream is shade 1A, orange is shade 125 and the dark red is shade FC62.  I have been working on these projects as part of #StashBingo but also to design projects that can use up yarn straggles and look good.   I also did a bit of investigating on the best place to buy Jamieson & Smith wool from and the cheapest source was Purlesence.  They offer free UK and EU postage for orders over £25 and I believe that their non-EU shipping is also very reasonable.  25g of J&S 2 ply is only £2.90.     3 - This was a Corriedale pencil roving that I bought from Queen of Purls in Glasgow, but it doesn't seem to be listed on their website anymore.  I used it to crochet a hat for my niece Darcie, which you can see below. If you like the look of this yarn then you may want to try Erika Knight for John Lewis XXL which is a slightly chunkier version or Drops Eskimo.  The pattern is Super Chunky Bobble Hat by Jo Janes on Ravelry.        4 - Wolle Rodel Sport and Strumpfwolle in shade 16915  75% wool and 25% polyamide. 5 - Regia 4 ply 75% wool and 25% polyamide in Ocean (06629).  I think this is what the yarn is...   The pink yarn is West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply, 75% wool (35% is Bluefaced Leicester) and 25% nylon in shade 545 Sarsaparilla.   To share the love with listeners and watchers of the podcast, I want to test giving out a 50% discount code for my patterns.  I am starting this off with my latest pattern Doppio Colosseum and so between 3rd and the 17th March (midnight GMT) you can get 50% off the pattern in Ravelry by using code DOPPIO50%. This is what Doppio Colosseum looks like and it requires 200g/800m of a 4ply fingering weight yarn.           3 - Work in Progress I have two main WIPs on the go at the moment, one crochet and one knitted.  From now on in the podcast, I am only going to talk about my knitting projects when they have become finished objects.  I want to make sure that the podcast remains predominantly about crochet but I still need to be able to reflect on the other things that I craft because they also give me inspiration for my crochet makes.   Here is my second #StashBingo project (project bag number 4).  This is some really course British wool that I picked up at Wonderwool Wales almost two years ago with the thought of making housewares with it.  I then dyed up some of the wool when I ran the dyeing workshop last September.  There was no real thought to how I dyed it, I was just helping to exhaust some of the wool in Gill's dye pot. The result is lovely with a shift in the depth of colour as you get to the outer parts of the skein because the dye couldn't penetrate the inner part of the yarn cake as readily.   I am holding two strands of wool together to make this rug, starting with two strands of undyed.  When the first cake of undyed had been crocheted, I added the lightest of my dyed wool in and continued to crochet with two strands - one undyed and one dyed.  This is adding a really nice sense of balance to the rug because the undyed yarn is visible throughout the whole piece.  I have then moved onto the next darkest skein of dyed yarn, and so on and so on.  I love it! This will be an FO on the next podcast.     Here is my knitting WIP.  It is Stream by Isabel Kramer and I am using one of my sock club skeins from Life in the Long Grass and Socks Yeah! in Sphene (104) the mustard colour and Sugilite (112) the plum colour.      4 - Feeding the habit I am still being good.  I have bought Top-Down Crochet Sweaters by Dora Ohrenstein and my subscription of Pom Pom Quarterly has turned up and here is a link to the Hanbira cardigan. I continue to focus on the MANY gorgeous yarns in my stash.     5 - Tunisian CAL is GO GO GO! This new CAL started on the 3rd March and runs until the 16th April.  We are being expertly guided by Sol through this CAL as she already teaches Tunisian crochet, has tutorials on her blog and is providing patterns for the CAL. Tamara (long-term listener and group member) has also pulled together her top Ten Tunisian Crochet Tips as a blog post, so give that a read too. There are three categories: 1 - Sol's Cobbled Streets Cowl which is free of charge pattern and needs one skein (400m) of 4 ply yarn, a 4mm (G6) hook and a 30cm cable, though you may be able to use a long-shafted hook instead. 2 - Sol's Ocaso shawl which is a paid-for pattern and needs three (1 x Yarn A and 2 x Yarn B) skeins of 4 ply yarn with about 380m per skein.  You will need a 4mm hook (G6) and an 80cm cable.  Use code TCCPODCAST to get 50% off this pattern in Ravelry. 3 -  Anything goes.  The pattern of your choice, it just has to be Tunisian crochet. A Ravelry thread has already been opened and you can use #tccTunisianCAL on Instagram.   If you are looking at joining in under category three, then you may be interested in a couple of new patterns: 1 - Zoe Halstead has a Tunisian shawl in Inside Crochet issue 87. 2 - The Crochet Project has a new Shawl book coming out and there is a Tunisian Crochet shawl in that.     Here are the yarns that I am thinking about using:     The one on the left is Denim 4ply (50% Merino/50% silk) 100g/400m by The Wool Kitchen and this is definitely going to become a Cobbled Streets cowl.   The second two yarns are another sock club skein from Life in the Long Grass 100g/400m and some Araucania Yarns Ranco 100g/344m (PT 2109) but the jury is out on these colours as I may change my mind.  Again.   6 - Festivals I didn't make it to Unravel but Helen did and has added a review to the thread in our group in Ravelry and also to get a new blog - thank Helen!   I am heading up to Edinburgh Yarn Festival on the 11th March and will be pulling together a vlog on my antics.   I will also be vending at Wonderwool Wales on the 22nd and 23rd of April and you can find me at stall H2.  Come and say hello!          7 - Big Up Here are some blogs and podcasts that you may want to check out:   Helen's making blog Making at Number 14 Chrissie Crafts on YouTube talking about her crochet and embroidery projects. Crochetcakes on YouTube talking about her life in Puerto Rico, crochet and knitting.     8 - What's good?   I am back in the room and that is what's good!      Until next month.   Fay x   Instagram: Crochet_Circle_Podcast   YouTube: The Crochet Circle Podcast Ravelry Group: Search for The Crochet Circle Podcast in Groups Pinterest: Crochet_Circle   Twitter: Crochet_Circle        

Hello from a blooming Cheshire Plain! This episode I share a little industrial heritage, show my maths geek credentials and ponder travel plans. Review: Patricia Ackroyd's talk at the Cheshire WSD Guild meeting last week and the Heike Gittins workshop at Fibre and Clay. Heike Some of the other course delegates     What's on my wheel and needles: The Picperfec fibre continues apace, I think it's time to "swatch ply" to see how thick the finished yarn will be. The sock yarn blanket is also growing nicely and this weekend I've completed a Moebius (Möbius?) cowl in Rowan Felted Tweed and Rowan Kidsilk Haze at the worshop. Something I really like: Making travel plans! Any suggestions for the South Western states of the USA?     Upcoming Events: Wonderwool Wales at Builth Wells, Powys, 9th and 10th April; Woolfest in Cockermouth, Cumbria, 24th and 25th June; Knit Nation in London, 15th-17th July; a range of workshops at Fibre and Clay, including another Moebius Knitting workshop on 17th September and Tunisian Crochet on 10th September and 15th October. I haven't as yet started one, but if you're interested in knitting or crocheting a bear for the Mother Bear Project, details can be found here. Sorry I was too late for your KAL/CAL, Dr Gemma! Links: Ackroyd and Dawson; Heike Gittins' blog and the Knitsisters website; Picperfec's Etsy shop, Fluff and Stuff; Carol Feller;CogKNITive Podcast. Music: Rondopolska by Barry Philips, from the album Tråd, available from Magnatune. Feel free to leave a comment here or at http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/, or email me at yarnsfromtheplain@googlemail.com. We have a Ravelry group here, so come on over to chat. You can find me on Ravelry as talesfromtheplain and on Twitter as talesfromplain (although Tweeting can be sporadic!). TTFN, Nic

Author and designer Sharon Silverman joins us to tell us all about her new book, full of wonderful pillows in a variety of techniques. Please join us!

Kim tells us about her new Tunisian Lace book - I can't wait to check that out!

This week's episode has been sponsored by: This week: A wide selection of wheels from Louet, Schacht and Ashford for in-store pickup or shipment.. Worldwide shipping is available. Mention that you’re a listener and they’ll include Knitmore Girls swag with your order. All new subscribers receive a free gift from Eucalan as our way of saying thanks for supporting Verena Knitting! Use subscription code: KNITMG Events: (00:30)We will be at the Sock Summit! August 6-9th, Oregon Convention Center. Portland, Oregon.On the Needles: (2:16)Gigi thanks Dr. Gemma (and the Fiber Collective) for their hospitality during WWKIP day. Gigi replies to Episode 57 ("Now with more Sparkle").Gigi has unearthed a pair of unfinished vanilla socks. She has used a channel island cast-on. Gigi applies a sewing solution to knit picot edging. (She recommends going down one needle size, do the picot row, and then go up to the needle size that you're planning to knit the sock on.) She is knitting it out of the Fancy Image Yarns in the "Giants" colorway.Jasmin has only been working on her Katarina sweater. She knit the sweater on US size 6 (4mm) needles (in the Tess Yarns Silk and Merino), and is knitting the collar on US size 3 (3.25mm) needles, and is excited about photographing it finished with the Designs by Romi closures.Gigi laments having no "grab and go" knitting. She talks about some new sock yarn (Berroco Sox Metallic) in a denim colorway, with some sparkle. She plans on knitting a pair of sparkly Mesmers.Jasmin has finished a few pairs of socks, and has picked up some new sock yarn. She has picked up some Dream in Color Starry (in Grey Tabby) and Dream in Color Smooshy in Happy Forest. She also picked up some Claudia's Handpaint Silk for some lace knitting.Gigi is knitting some of the Abstract Fiber Supersock (in Lady Macbeth), which she is planning on finishing soon. Gigi is knitting on her second Coriolis (in mystery Trekking), and has ripped back a sweater and is repurposing the yarn into a baby blanket.Mother Knows Best: (24:26)We discuss reviving knitting mojo.Step 1: Stash dive.Step 2: Check your Ravelry queue.Step 3: In Ravelry, go into your "Friends" page, and select the "Friends Activity" tab.Step 4: Profit.Gigi recommends working in a different medium to kick-start knitting mojo. Jasmin also recommends finishing off UFOs. Or, bake cookies!When Knitting Attacks: (29:12)Gigi continues to try and work her way through the "Little Box of Socks". She chose a yarn that was too busy for the lace pattern, so the socks have been "auf'd". Gigi's pair of Scandanavian socks (from the LBoS) needed ripping out, because the colorwork was too tight.Straw into Gold: (32:02)This week Jasmin has been dyeing! She likes the Jacquard dyes and the Gaywool dyes. Jasmin mentions some safety things (ie, don't dye in your cooking pots, keep your dye pots separate from your cooking pots). Jasmin's order for dyeing: water, dye, a drop of Dawn to break the surface tension, stir, vinegar, add wool.Jasmin has finished washing ALL of the fleece for the Lace Gauntlet Throwdown. She has borrowed a pair of the Forsyth Wool combs and a pair of Louet Mini combs and has found the weight of the larger combs to be a slight hindrance. (Check out the sockpr0n blog for tutorials on combing.) Jasmin has ordered a pair of the Forsyth mini wool combs along with the clamp.Bring it On: (43:48) Sandi and Nathania, from Purlescence Yarns, talk about trends they saw at TNNA. Fair isle is the new black! There are loads of new books with modern approaches to classic techniques (like Twined Knitting, by Laura Farson). There have been technological advances to reflect this, like  the Denise interchangeable crochet set which lends itself to techniques like Tunisian Crochet (and a companion book Tunisian Crochet by Sharon Silverman). Some new books reflecting the fair isle revival include Knits from the North Sea and Norwegian Handknits. Not to be left out is Clara Parkes' Knitters book of Wool. The Knit Kit is now coming in black with white accents. Would you like to see it in a stainless steel? Let us know.

Sharon Silverman is the author of Tunisian Crochet: The look of knitting with the ease of crocheting.

Designer and author Kim Guzman is our guest - we will talk about Tunisian Crochet and plus sized shaping, along with the usual madness.