Podcasts about Vogue Knitting

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 294 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels Events Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu Find Stitched by Jessalu at the Fiber Witch Festival Marketplace: April 12-13 in Salem, MA. The Market is 11a-5p Sat & Sunday and market tickets are still available. Pre-purchase or tickets will be available at the door for either day. The 3-5 slot each day is free, so go find Jess and her beautiful bags there!   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Aila's Daisy Socks Yarn: On The Round Nimble Sock (85%/15% SW Merino/Nylon) in the Forage colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 & US 2 Progress: Cast on 60 sts. Worked 1x1 ribbing. Increased up to 64 sts. Switched to US 2 needles for colorwork.  Then decreased back to 60 sts shortly after, a few rows later back to 56 sts. Knit about 2 inches before turning the heels.   How Time Flies Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the How Time Flies Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn- cream base with pink, green. January 2024 Yarnable Colorway: Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project Fiber: Cold Goats Farm; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color Ravelry Project Page Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Progress: 3rd bobbin done and onto the 4th. This is the batt that never ends!   Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on Ravelry for $7.50 US. Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose, Gray Hook:  G (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page granny squares- 1 color or 2 (colors on each half a diagonal) I used Canva to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch. I started working on this after being inspired by NDJen04's video about her scrappy blanket- you can find that find on YouTube. I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a helpful video I found that helped refresh my memory. Goal: 6 per week Progress: I am still ahead of schedule!   Some Bunny Loves You Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Some Bunny Loves You Colorway (Yarnable April 2023 colorway) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- cream base with speckles of purple, blue, rust. Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link   Inclinations Cowl Inclinations Cowl by Andrea Mowry ($7.00 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & her website. Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Yarn: 2 skeins of handspun Color A: Fiber Addict Designs 100% Merino in the Wild Plum Colorway- Ravelry link. Color B: Candombe, I think the fiber is from Malabrigo- Ravelry link. My Ravelry Project Page Living in my FearLESS Living Fund bag from Stitched by Jessalu. Bags are still available! Check them out.   Dinosaur T-Rex and Pterodactyl Pattern: Dinosaur T-Rex and Pterodactyl by Anita Suriaa- $5.99 crochet pattern on Ravelry Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted Hook: 2.5 mm Progress: I've made T-Rex head and body.   Brainstorming   T Jaik flower crochet patterns- check them out on Ravelry. They are so realistic I didn't think they were actually crochet photos! Teddy Bear Eyeglasses holder by Tanya Naser-  free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Eme's Very Hungry Caterpillar Socks   From the Armchair The Crash by Freida McFadden.  Amazon Affiliate Link. Colored Television by Danzy Senna.  Amazon Affiliate Link. I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai. Amazon Affilitate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Knitting in Passing On Wed night before music rehearsal Megg asked me to help her cast on a Love Bug with Bernat Blanket to practice for school. (free crochet pattern on Ravelry). Yarn has a lot of twist, got all tangly and we stayed after to untangle it together while other cast members performed on stage. On the first night of rehearsal one of my cast-mates asked about my knitting and through that conversation we figured out we've worked together before. She was the choreographer when I was in a production of Crazy for You at a local community college when I was in high school. I wore my Aurealis sweater (Ravelry Project Page) one night to music rehearsal and my friend Deana complimented it and I told her I knit it! Laura's sock drawer! How gorgeous is this?   In My Travels Vegas trip for BOSS Reseller Remix & FearLESS Living Fund 2025 Awards We gave away 2 $5,000 scholarships Mom's friend Crystal got a fearless tattoo on her arm. We enjoyed visiting the Sphere to see the Postcards from Earth documentary. We checked out the Bellagio Conservatory for their beautiful display of Easter decor/flowers. Knitting at craps table with Jeff. The manager told me he doesn't see many firsts anymore but I was the first person he'd ever seen knitting in a casino before. He came back a few minutes later asking what I was making- definitely intrigued. It took until the last day- walking through New York New York to find Wizard of Oz slots Mom loved best. It was obviously a bittersweet trip. Ryan Wilson said it best when he said before talking about 2 winners- in some ways this is the most important year because its the first one without Mom and we're still doing it. If you want to see the awards presentation, here's a link to video on my YouTube channel.   Boston Public Market Fiber Fest- Sunday March 23 from 10a-5p. Free Admission Megg, Riley and I went in the morning. Riley wore her crocheted flowered top (Ravelry Project Page). I wore my Aurealis (Ravelry Project Page)- finally got good FO photos for my Project Pages. I purchased punch needle coasters for my car cup holders from Gina the Botina We also purchased mini skeins from 2 makers- that I sent home with Riley East Coast Yarn Co Wild Violet Fibers Riley picked out a delicious cinnamon roll from Union Square Donuts that we shared. Megg got some cute crafty projects for her kids for Easter/graduations.   Events   Fiber Marketplace- April 5th at the Union Bluff Hotel in York, Maine (kick off party on the 4th at the Yarn Sellar store) Fiber Witch Festival: April 11-13 in Salem, MA Gore Place Sheep Sheering Festival- Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA. Connecticut Sheep & Wool: Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT Yarncentrick: May 2 in Fredrick, MD Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD New Hampshire Sheep and Wool:  May 10-11 in Deerfield, NH Sheep & Wool Festival at Coggeshall Farm: May 17 in Bristol, RI Massachusetts Sheep & Wool Festival- May 24 & 25 in Cummington, MA   Contest, News & Notes   I heard about GoSadi in Vogue Knitting email. Have you heard of it?   Ask Me Anything Instagram- Knitbakecook- Do you ever have crafting slumps? If so, how do you overcome them? Yes! Sometimes it helps just to lean into that, don't pressure yourself and then lean back in when you get the urge. More often, what works best is to start something new (or pick back up something that is exciting you). Ideally something small like a hat or a toy so you get that dopamine hit of finishing something fun to get those creative juices flowing. Search your Ravelry favorite or queue, browse Instagram or Pinterest and let yourself day dream a little. Creative time should be fun so find the fun and you'll be excited to get back into things. Instagram- ndoyal- When are you coming to the PNW?! I am planning to go to Flock in August. Instagram- nukerklein- Have you been or are you planning to go to VT Sheep & Wool in the fall? This year it's October 4-5 (Dad's birthday- so likely not this year) Check out this vlog from 2024 trip to VT Sheep & Wool. NDoyal- Dates for Splash Pad Sunday June 1 through Thursday July 31st. Would folks be interested if we did Zoom events Sunday 6/1?   On a Happy Note St. Patrick's Day at my cousin's. Emelie "cutting" my hair. Lea made us acrylic pieces with Mom's funeral flowers in them. Keychain, bottle opener and bookmark Riley sleepover- Sample sale (bought matching PJs). Silly pics in the closet before bed. Ushering for Rent at The Company Theatre. Addams Family Musical and Lolita with Megg Dinner with Liz My favorite massage therapist is back at Massage Envy Bike riding with Dan Dinner out at a local Italian place for a friend's birthday. Thrifting and finally watching Kiss Me Kate (movie) with Megg   Quote of the Week One of the pleasures of getting older is that one can get so much nearer to one's own people, and that the dear ones of them become dearer all the time. –Willa Cather   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Jamie and Merion meet the fabulous Norah Gaughan and learn all about her designs, her love of biology and geometric shapes - and of course her editorship of one of our favourite magazines in the craft industry, Vogue Knitting!You can explore Norah's patterns here on Ravelry, and on her website.Don't forget to follow us on Spotify, Google Podcasts or Apple Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!You can also reach out to us on show@lovecrafts.com and share your crafting stories, we'd love to hear them!Please rate our show and leave us a review on your listening platform of choice, so that we know you enjoy the show :)

In Episode 127, Greg and Pam discuss hockey, soap, and trains. Many thanks to Greg's Mom, Sandy Cohoon for the episode introduction! 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 Dear Listeners 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. 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. Yarn in the News Greg's Partridge In A Pretzel hat pattern is now available for purchase in his Ravelry store. To celebrate its release and the new year, all patterns in the store are $2 off for the month of January, no coupon code required. Pam shared a story about a hockey fan who spotted a cancerous mole on a staffer's neck and the awesome crocheted Kraken hat she was wearing. Greg's Projects Greg finished a set of fingerless mitts for a friend. He used the Pioneer Gloves pattern by Kelly McClure. The yarn is ONline Linie 12 Street. Check out his Ravelry project page. Greg finished therapy cloths from a kit he picked up in Savannah. It was enough hemp yarn for 3 cloths. Greg finished (and delivered) knitting socks for his mom. He's using Sea Star Handpaints Buried Treasure yarn. Greg cast on a pair of socks for his Christmas Eve Cast-on. He is using yarn from Oink Pigments. Greg pulled Frog & Toad back out of hibernation and knitted eyeballs for Frog. He still needs to create the eye sockets. Greg is re-working a cowl design because he forgot that when you use cables, it pulls the yarn in. He thinks he might switch from DK to weight for the design. Pam's Projects Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks in cheviot spun from Sadie Spins! and she is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. Pam worked on the Gro Shawl and is using Twisted Willow Merino Linen Twist yarn. Pam started a Test Knit using handspun yarn. Pam made another crochet coral piece for the NC Museum of Art. No pictures or project page at this time. Pam finished Scott's Christmas socks using a sock tube from Gypsy Mountain Farm. Pam made another bunting using the Petite Star Pattern by Johannah Lindahl Pam made a Christmas Ball Ornament using the Balls Up! Pattern by General Hogbuffer. Greg mentioned similar patterns by LexiCorp. Pam mentioned but didn't talk a lot about her Goals Blanket. It's the pattern Cosy Stripe Blanket from Attic24. Pam is using Stylecraft Special DK. Book Club Next episode we will start Section 2 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. This section is about making yarn and we will be talking about mills and microspinneries. 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 Pam and Greg mentioned the CAN Retreat. The disorganized Topalong is still going strong in the Ravelry threads! And it's time for sweaterweather. Join in the fun and knowledge sharing! The Fairs and Festivals KAL is back! Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the Michelle Obama issue of Vogue Knitting magazine. Pam mentioned all the Christmas Ball ornaments made dmbrown240 on Instagram. Pam and her family visited a number of exhibits and shows. Immersive Van Gogh, the Chinese Lantern Festival and Exquisite Creatures. Pam mentioned the dropped stitch t-shirt she got for Christmas from Savvy Skeins. Both Pam and Greg both got packages of mystery stitch markers from Ann Tudor. Greg finished all of The Expanse books by James S A Corey and is enjoying the show on Amazon. Greg read The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. Greg talked about his his trip to the North Carolina Zoo. Greg returned to the office for a day and retrieved his copy of Kids' Knitting Workshop by Susan B. Anderson. We talked about the discussion in the Ravelry group about soap, detergents, wool wash, etc. and when these products are appropriate to use on different kinds of fibers. 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 the spirit of the season, I begin this show with a list of my go-to self-care essentials. Things you may not even be aware of that I believe bring high value to our self-care journeys. From a simple cheap notebook to a high end imported French tea…it's all here. Take your pick from the links below. The complete list is on the blog below. I had such fun talking to Brandi Cheyenne Harper, who is a VERY cool woman and a knitting genius. Her designs are so beautiful and hip and just plain fresh! And she really makes a compelling case for why knitting truly is absolute self-care. I learned: How she got started What knitting has to do with self-care How false modesty does NOT help us…but knitting does How to enjoy knitting imperfectly How she fits pleasure knitting into her knit-biz life How long it takes to do her patterns (it's surprisingly fast!) I hope you enjoy as much as I did. A very fun project to carry into the New Year! Happy New Year everyone. Love, RESOURCES Suzanne's Complete List of Top Self-Care Items for the New Year: Five Star Notebooks Dream Time Eye Pillow Hydro Flask Water Bottle Anchor Soundcore headphones Large Neck Shoulder Wrap Alter Eco Brown Butter Chocolate Bar Marriage Frere Earl Grey Blue tea Dr. Teal's Epsom Salts Brandi's Website Brandi's Instagram Brandi's Easy Beanie pattern (Takes only a day to do it!) Brandi's cool patterns Brandi's book:  Knitting for Radical Self-Care  MORE ABOUT BRANDI Brandi Cheyenne Harper is a knitting designer and instructor living in Brooklyn, NY. She is the author of Knitting for Radical Self-Care: A Modern Guide, a how-to book encouraging us to knit as a gateway to living a restful and powerful life. You can find her work published in collaboration with Vogue Knitting and Purl Soho. She shares her entrepreneurial journey on Instagram @brandicheyenneharper 

Episode 82 - August 2021 EventsInterknit Machine Knitters October Seminar with Nancy Roberts Happy Crankers in Chesaning, MI (invitation only) All Fiber Retreat in Traverse City, MI (Facebook group) AcquisitionsBig Twist Graphic, cotton, acrylic, nylon sock yarn Paton's Classic Wool Weave-R weaving attachment for the LK-150, LK-140, LK-100, Zippy 90, GK-370 Kathleen Kinder's Techniques of Knitweave Magic Needle Selector Wand how-to video Hand KnittingVeste Everest Bohus Stickning books: Poems of Color (out of print) and Bohus Stickning - Revival (out of stock currently) angoragarnet.com Machine KnittingWe used Carol Scott's instructions from Garment Designer to DesignAKnit software Heel Tab No Show socks by Sue Vanuesky Truly Julie No Show Sock ResourcesSandee Cherry Mary Weaver Ribbing Attachment books 1 and 2 Bohus Stickninghttps://www.bohuslansmuseum.se/en/ Ravelry search for ‘bohus' Bohus Cardigan from Vogue Knitting - not authentic but the color work at the neck is like a collar Here's a project from POC that does not have a yoke Rimfrost is the one I want to knit Ravelry search for accessible Bohus-like pattern Fruity Knitting Podcast KAL - Here is the discussion thread with lots of ideas. RIP Susanna Lewis Susan Guagliumi  Rant: ants in the pool Rave: Canasta, Hoyle's Rules of Games 1963 edition book  VMVMDetroit Style Pizza Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram  

Erika and Arabella are delighted to be joined "across the pond" by one of the most knowledgeable and well-connected women in the world of knitting, the warm and wonderful Trisha Malcolm. A conversation about craft and creativity with insider insights into the workings of the hand knitting industry from the ex-editor of Vogue Knitting, the overlap of hand knit and fashion, and musings on the future of craft.  If you enjoy this episode please rate and review on your preferred podcast platform and subscribe to make sure you are the first to know about the next episode.  For inspiration and news about designs, books and new projects, please follow instagram and facebook @knightkraft. 

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 207 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Find full show notes with photos check out my website. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: AdoreKnit, agirlandherwool & Yumi Yarns Stay tuned after credits for audio from Riley and Aila Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Baby Yoda (#2) Pattern: Baby Yoda Amigurumi (free crochet pattern) by LarissaMaced – @beefriendscrochet Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Fern (green) and Soft Taupe (Beige) Hook: D (3.25 mm) for Yoda. G (4.0 mm) for robe Ravelry Project Page Dan’s New Year’s Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Yarn: US 2 (2.75 mm) Needles: Goosey Fibers in the Stay out of the Forest (not final dye version) & Lock Your F*cking Door (brown) Ravelry Project Page Cast on 52 stitches. Dan’s Glass Ceiling Hat Pattern: Glass Ceiling Hat by me, Jennifer Lassonde- Ravelry Link Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (I think) Size 3 Ravelry Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Fibernymph Dye Works Shetland Spin Three 2 oz natural Shetland Started 2nd  2 oz Ravelry Project Page  Freewheeler Sweater Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$8.35 US) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns FlockSock (Badger Black Colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino (Cherries Jubilee Colorway) Ravelry Project Page Gram’s Mother’s Day Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knitting Fever Indulgence 6-ply Color 102 Ravelry Project Page Brainstorming Thank you to Lynn (LynnPar) for enabling. She messaged me to say that Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick was on sale at Joann’s. I scored 4 skeins of colorway: Storm Front to make a Nanaimo Cardigan (to match Riley’s).  Vogue Knitting Keynote with Stephen West (click here for his website) has me wanting to cast on one of his designs because it would be fun to make and have, but also to learn and continue to stretch my skills.  From the Armchair Finished Reading:  Tell Me More: Stories about the 12 Hardest Things I’m Learning to Say by Kelly Corrigan. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. I also highly recommend The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Reflections on the Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (Hoopla) Bookshop Affiliate Link, Amazon Affiliate Link Glow on Netflix. Great knits- lots of texture, great silhouettes, lots of mohair or other yarn with halo. Super inspiring. Content warning- drugs, sex, smoking.  Some Years Later Tune in to hear me talk about a project I finished on May 1, 2014- Tan House Brook Shawl in Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Sock in the Rock Creek Park colorway Check out my Ravelry Project Page here. Crafty Adventures I am learning Punch Needle! Kit with pattern by Teresa Kogut  Pattern: PN165- For Ewe Link to purchase pattern only on Etsy for $12. I purchased my complete kit from Tree House Fiber Arts. Click here for their website. Kit included: 7″/9″ Morgan hoop, weavers cloth, floss, Ultra Punch Needle, Needle threaders, pattern, instructions.  Kits no longer available but Rachel does have double hoop, pattern and the punch needle in stock. Helpful resources: YouTube Videos by the Woolery & Kate Gillery Tune in to hear Riley and Aila talk about the craft projects they did during their Birthday celebration. KAL News Splash Pad- May 28 through July 31 Check out the Splash Pad Party Sponsor List Rules, sponsor list and so much more can be found on the Splash Pad ’21 landing page on my website Sign up by filling out this Google Form Kick Off Weekend: Saturday May 29 & Sunday May 30th. Preview night on Friday May 28th 4p-5p Zoom–  Kick Off Happy Hour with BostonJen 7p-9p Zoom  -Knit Night with BostonJen (Patrons only; sign up for Patreon by clicking here) Kick Off Weekend-Saturday May 29 & Sunday May 30th. Friday night there will be a 4p-5p Zoom–  Kick Off Happy Hour with BostonJen & a special event for Patrons only: 7p-9p Zoom -Knit Night Zoom Events Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast with Monica and Cortney- Summer Bingo starts end of May. Check out their website Knit Girllls Stash Dash usually end of May. Stay tuned to their website for more details. Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– May 13-16 & June 10-13, July 15-18.  May 14-16- Indie Untangled is having a Indie Spotlight Virtual Show. I’m participating in a Designer Spotlight on Sunday May 16 at 3p. General Admission is $7.00  Contest, News & Notes Patreon Update: its been fun seeing so many of you sign up! Check out my Patreon page to see the kinds of things you’d get access to if you want to join. Reminder: Those in the $5+ tiers get access to my private IG feed & to the monthly Zoom hangout during the KALs. Need more incentive? We have a new challenge starting in May.  Check out my latest knitting design: Glass Ceiling Hat Pattern $5 on LoveCrafts and Ravelry Get 30% off with code “breakit” through 5/15/21 OR if you’re a newsletter subscriber, check your inbox for an even better deal.  On a Happy Note I had fun celebrating LYS Day. Yarn’s End in Norwell teamed up with Dirty Water Dyeworks for kits for my Boxing Day Bonus Shawl. You can still get those kits online here. I bought some yarn for a colorwork sweater I’m dreaming of knitting at Staci’s Stitches. Sitting outside on the porch. Pattern writing and knitting while the boys work. Last Saturday the boys installed a tire swing. Not just any tire swing- but our old backhoe tire swing! It’s glorious and fun!  Really enjoyed my Vogue Knitting classes in April!  I had a blast catching up with my friend Kristi (krisluvswool on Instagram). You can check out all the crafty projects Kristi is making (and my recent projects too) on my YouTube Channel. I also recently recorded a Crafty Chat with Shana (shanalines_designs on Instagram) that will go up soon.  Riley & Aila’s birthday day out!! Planning Hattie’s first sleepover!  Quote of the Week In limits, there is freedom. Creativity thrives within structure. Creating safe havens where our children are allowed to dream, play, make a mess and, yes, clean it up, we teach them respect for themselves and others.- Julia Cameron Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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This week we talk about where we get our knitting patterns, and how access to patterns (and becoming a designer!) has changed over the years. We also answer a Dear Scratch question about yarn bleeding during blocking... yikes! If you're curious about our littlest, naughtiest dog Charlie (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/pages/about-us), you can see him on our website! Websites: Knitty.com (https://knitty.com/ISSUEdf20/index.php) TinCanKnits - The Simple Collection (https://tincanknits.com/book/the-simple-collection) Vogue Knitting (https://www.vogueknitting.com/#) Interweave (https://www.interweave.com) Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com) Spotlight Debut Patterns: Knitting on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/newcomers/knitting) Publications: CocoKnits Sweater Workshop by Julie Weisenberger (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/books/products/cocoknits-sweater-workshop) Knit How - Simple Knits, Tools & Tips (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/books/products/knit-how-simple-knits-tools-tips) Nomadic Knits (https://nomadicknits.com) Making (https://makingzine.com) Pompom Quarterly (https://pompommag.com) * Guest Editors: * Aimée Gille (https://www.labienaimee.com) * Stephen West (https://www.westknits.com) * Ocean Rose (https://www.oceanbythesea.com) NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, designers and patterns mentioned will link to Ravelry pages. Designers mentioned: Woolly Wormhead (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/woolly-wormhead) Jessie Maed Designs (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jessie-maed-designs) Morthunder - Morgan Woltersdorf (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/morgan-woltersdorf) Lavanya Patricella (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/lavanya-patricella) Sylvia McFadden (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/sylvia-mcfadden) Isabell Kraemer (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/isabell-kraemer) Andrea Mowry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/andrea-mowry) Jared Flood / Brooklyn Tweed (https://brooklyntweed.com/collections/patterns) (website) Hudson and West Co. (https://hudsonandwestco.com) (website) Blue Sky Fibers (https://blueskyfibers.com/product-category/pattern/) (website) Harrisville Designs (https://harrisville.com/collections/patterns) (website) Patterns mentioned: Ripple Buttshorts (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-buttshorts) - Jessie Maed Designs The Rain Outside (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-rain-outside) - Sylvia McFadden Sandoval (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sandoval) - This.Bird.Knits Lotta (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lotta-12) - Marie Greene Flax (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax) - Tin Can Knits Stag Head Pullover (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stag-head-pullover) - Norah Gaughan Check out the amazing Stag Head Pullover from @booksandcables (https://www.instagram.com/booksandcables/)- (Instagram) Cinnabar (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6) - Andrea Mowry Knitorious RBG (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitorious-rbg) - Park Williams On our needles: Penguono (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono) by Stephen West Tomás Pullover (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tomas-pullover) - Joji Locatelli DRK Everyday Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks) by Andrea Mowry make good stashdown: Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono). Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals? Details: * We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime! * Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono * Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like! * You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod (https://www.instagram.com/scratchsupplyco/) * On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/)! * MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come! Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod (https://www.instagram.com/makegoodpod/) Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co. (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/) Episode photo credit: Katriina Luotonen (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/katriina-luotonen)

Brainy thing: 19:33    Behind the Redwood Curtain (and beyond):  34:15   What We’re Learning from our Knitting: Catherine finished hosting 2020 Potholder exchange which she said was successful.   She has been doing some dyeing with procion dyes which she says was  fun but messy and recommends kool aid dyes (acid)  for beginners.   Her current project that she’s making for the Dishcloth Exchange is Log Cabin Dishcloth by Mary Anne Dinsmore  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/log-cabin-dishcloth.   She also working on the Bright Sunny Day Mystery Knit Along by Sivia Harding Using Canon Hand Dyes by the Other Amy Lee but going slower than the clues are coming out.  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bright-sunny-day Margaret finished the third Potholder for the exchange using Chicken Potholder  by Erangi Udeshika https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chicken-potholder-6 .  She also finished two projects in Laura Nelkins Kit Knit along.  First was a very pleasurable two color Stranded hat call Proto Lola https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/proto-lola  in green and white, Berroco Catena and Istez Lettlopi.   She’s was challenged by the combination of yarn (JaggerSpun Zephyr wool/silk laceweight yarn and small sharp needles.   The pattern is Cassio Collar  and the beads and findings are lovely.   In fact the whole thing is lovely now that it’s done.   I have an extra kit that I’m happy to send to a listener who is the first one on this thread (Episode 117) on our Ravelry Group  Teaching Your Brain to Knit.     Brainy Thing: Catherine discusses the difference between Empathy, Compassion and Pity and the role genetics and the brain plays on compassion. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/study-finds-that-genes-play-a-role-in-empathy  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201310/the-neuroscience-empathy#:~:text=This%20specific%20part%20of%20your,the%20the%20right%20supramarginal%20gyrus.&text=This%20area%20of%20the%20brain,responsible%20for%20empathy%20and%20compassion.She also shares some compassion quizzes and recommends George Orwell’s Down and Out in Paris http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks01/0100171h.html  and Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin.    Max Planck https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Planck      https://mpfi.org/ Greater Good quiz  https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/quizzes/take_quiz/empathy   Behind the Redwood Curtain The local Natural Fiber Fair is going virtual this year http://www.naturalfiberfair.com/  so all can attend free this year.   Watch out for other local fiber events that may be going online.  Stitches has had virtual events https://stitches.events/  and Vogue Knitting will be putting on Virtual Knitting Live by Vogue Knitting on September 10-13 and October 8 through 11 https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/portal   Marketplace:   https://www.handspunhope.org/events?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwf3OmdbV6wIVxcDACh0OzQ0cEAAYASAAEgI2p_D_BwE.     Welcome to Teaching Your Brain to Knit, episode 117 where we explore the genetic and brain links to Compassion, report on Catherine’s progress on Potholders and Sivia Harding’s Mystery Knit along and Margaret’s completion of two of Laura Nelkin’s kits.  We share that our local Natural Fiber Fair is going virtual and encourage everyone to check out their own local fiber events as well as national fiber shows that are happening online.    

In this episode, Anne finishes her review of Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather, theorizes about the closing of BluPrint, and shares some actual progress made on the Master Hand Knitter Program. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather Fairmount Fibers Racha Shawlette Pattern German Short Rows Online International Fiber Festival is returning November 9-16, 2020! BluPrint was mentioned, but is no longer taking memberships or orders. XRX announcement about the trade show in 2021. Vogue Knitting’s new editor, Norah Gaughan. Master Hand Knitter Program Morehouse Open Farm Day is June 6 VanessaKnit’s Calvin Sweater pattern and kit. I Thought I Knew How Facebook group for information about the online knit togethers on the first Tuesday of the month. Patrons at the Ribbing and higher levels are invited to two additional knit togethers per month. Sponsor I’ve been using Dropps Detergent for years now, but the only time I have to think about them is because I talk about them on the show! I set up a subscription service, and their detergent arrives at my door four times a year without me having to worry about it. Give them a try and you’ll receive a discount off your first order and be helping to support the show! Find all our sponsors and other ways to help the show at the Be a Booster page! Music The music in this week’s episode was “Ska Na Ska” by Louis Yoelin and Stefan Litrownik and “Where the Dirt Runs Out of Road” by Rebecca Day.

Bamboo Needle Set (cheap)Youtube:Knitting with Plastic BagsKnitting with T-shirt YarnKnitting with Old JeansKnitting with Old SheetsAnna Knitter: Living Isolated, You are not AloneRoving Fibers Adventures (Teacher and Designer Kim Hayes) on InstagramHow Crochet and Knitting Help the Brain:Article by Betty Houtman from Anxiety Resource CenterArticle That Mentions Knitting/Crocheting and Crossing the Mid-line of the Body for AnxietyBrain Breaks, "Crossing the Midline" Song for Kids by Jack HartmanKnit Stars (Offering Four Weeks of Free Workshops (March 20-Apil 17)This is link to week two: Here’s the link to Meghan Fernandes’ finishing workshop from Season 1.Vogue Knitting all patterns $1.99 for the next weekBluprint Lucy Neatby - Brand New Knitter - $1 during the coronavirusMake a Dress Form with Duct TapeArne & Carlos Quarantine KALSkillshareCharities: Project Linus Knitted Knockers Magic Yarn Project Warm Up America Linda's RAVE: Clara Parkes Knitter's Review BOOKS: Knitlandia, Vanishing Fleece, A Stash of One's Own, The Yarn Whisperer, The Knitter's Book of Yarn, The Knitter's Book of Socks, The Knitter's Book of WoolDaily, "Fun" EmailsLinda's SAVE:Better Bind off (by Patty Lyons)Divine YarnDivine Yarn | Hand Dyed Yarn

Stickdesignern Cornelia Hamilton sökte äventyret och lämnade New York för Sverige i början av 80-talet. Hon blev kvar här och var den som tog in det unika Norogarnet från Japan hit. Cornelia har jobbat på att föra ut den svenska stickningen till USA och delar numera sin tid mellan Atlanta och Mariefred. Hon har också uppfunnit ett nytt sätt att sticka hål (!) och gör fortfarande design till Vogue Knitting. Nu ser hon tecken på att en ny stickvåg är på gång.

Julie Lamb is the founder of and designer behind the eponymous jewelry brand Julie Lamb New York. Making jewelry ever since she could string beads, Julie studied metalsmithing in college and then went on to pursue a career designing for some high-profile corporate brands. In 2014, she felt it was finally time to take the plunge and go into business for herself, so she dove headfirst into designing and producing her own pieces. Today, the Julie Lamb brand stands for individuality, and her pieces encourage the wearer to 'Stand Out', 'Be Herd', and 'Be Ewe'. Furthermore, her City pieces, which are proudly Made in NY by New Yorkers, speak authentically to Julie’s New York City roots. Her work has been featured in publications like JCK, In Store, National Jeweler, Vogue Knitting, Forbes, and many more. Check out the accompanying blog post here: https://joyjoya.com/2019/08/23/interview-with-jewelry-designer-and-entrepreneur-julie-lamb/

For more than 25 years, Deborah Newton has designed for all the major craft and knitting magazines, for yarn companies, and for Seventh Avenue, as well as being a regular columnist for Vogue Knitting. She is the author of numerous books, including Designing Knitwear, which has been in continuous print for more than 20 years, and Finishing School: A Master Class for Knitters. Deborah's latest book, Good Measure: Knit a Perfect Fit Every Time, was chosen by Amazon as one of their 15 Top Craft Inspiration Books of Fall 2015. She lives and works in Providence, Rhode Island.

Join us for Vogue Knitting Knitterviews, the interview podcast where we get up close and personal with the influencers who have made knitting what it is today. Listen to this exclusive sneak peek of what you can expect in episodes to come. Brought to you by Penguin Random House Audio: “Listen while you knit." 

RSK 547 This week, Kathy is chatting with good friend Trisha Malcolm, editor of Vogue Knitting, all about their gorgeous new Holiday 2018 magazine. Listen to hear more about this year's holiday issue of Vogue! And don't miss Steve's Yarn Picks of the Week! (Running Time 28:00)

Brainy thing:      13:56      Behind the Redwood Curtain:   21:00     What we’re learning from our knitting: With no finished project, Margaret offers an update of her knitting:   Knit the sky Scarf  (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sky-scarf);  Bathroom jar covers;   Nair-Nai’s favorite wash cloth (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nai-nais-favorite);   30 day knitting challenge  (https://knitom.com/30-day-challenge/)   Catherine falls in love with Patty Lyons Cable Cardigan in Vogue Knitting Fall 2018  and she is searching for non-wool yarn that will work for a sweater ;     https://www.ravelry.com/designers/patty-lyons https://store.vogueknitting.com/p-4933-vogue-knitting-2018-early-fall.aspx     Brainy Thing:   Yes, Sitting a lot — even with other exercise in the day is bad for your heart and your metabolism but new research shows that it may also be bad for your brain:  http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/researchers-link-sedentary-behavior-to-thinning-in-brain-region-critical-for-memory sitting and thinning of the brain https://nutritiousmovement.com/tag/floor-sitting/ poster of sitting postures    for pay    https://nutritiousmovement.com/tag/floor-sitting/ https://nutritiousmovement.com/sitting-in-heels-is-the-new-smoking/ facebook instagram The Conversation — academic rigour with a journalistic flair https://theconversation.com/us Elizabeth Bagwell Love Knitting   https://blog.loveknitting.com/how-to-knit-while-walking/ One commenter, emmer, adds   “ . . .was surprised to learn that it [knitting while walking] dates at least to the time of elizabeth the first of England. It seems she was given a pair of silk stockings and declared them wonderful. Of course they became all the rage at court and the style trickled down to all who could afford them. Prior to this era, those who could afford it, wrapped their legs with a length of cloth, rather like wide ace bandages. Poor folks went bare-legged. The fashion for stockings created a peasant cottage industry. to facilitate walking while knitting, belts with a small rigid horizontal leather strip were worn. The end of a knitting needle rested on the leather strip, helping to stabilize the work."   Behind the Redwood Curtain:    Blackberry season: https://www.visitredwoods.com/event/blackberry-festival-westhaven/7761/   Podcast Links:   Facebook:  Also, join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/Teachingyourbraintoknitpodcast/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Ravelry Group  http://www.ravelry.com/groups/teaching-your-brain-to-knit website https://teachingyourbraintoknit.com/ for show notes, photos of our knitting and crochet projects, Behind the Redwood Curtain places and things and anything else we decide to post. Instagram:   Margaret Kelso for Margaret and MagicWombat1 for Catherine     In this episode of Teaching Your Brain to Knit, we report that new research shows that being sedentary not only is bad for your overall health but also may thin the part of the brain responsible  for memory;  Margaret offers updates on her knitting projects and Catherine shares her early adventures in knitting a Vogue knitting sweater pattern by Patty Lyons;  and we celebrate Blackberry season on the North Coast.   We also have another giveaway.      

RSK 535 This week, Kathy is talking to Trisha Malcolm, editor of Vogue Knitting! Listen to hear more about the gorgeous new issue of Vogue Knitting. And don't miss Steve's Yarn Picks of the Week! (Running Time 28:00)

Special thanks to all of my listeners for waiting so long between episodes. As I posted on Instagram, I have been having a lot of vocal problems and I have been trying to rest my voice as much as possible outside of my job, where it's impossible to rest my voice at all. I'm going to do my best to keep up a regular schedule.   Program Mentions: Thanks to Knitting Daddy for sending me his Smoke in the City hat pattern. Special thanks to Vivian and Alyson from Keep Calm and Carry Yarn and the Pearl and Plum Etsy shop. Also thanks to the ladies from Tin Can Knits for sending me their Beloved hat pattern.   Show Ready Knits Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C Creations   Wee Lima by Taiga Hillard   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure   Mae by Andrea Mowry     Knits in Rehearsal Rainbow Party Cardi by Telly Bean Knits   If you'd like to see my yarn choices, check out my project page.   I have swatched for the Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow    I have started a project page for this, but there's not much to see as of yet. Think I can finish it in a month?   Moderne Baby Blanket by Mason Dixon Knitting Thanks to the kind folks at Loveknitting.com for sending me this kit from Paintbox Yarns     Knitting News, Notes and Events #MadAboutMinis Sorry guys, I really dropped the ball on this KAL. Should we keep it going for a while? Call it?      PalKal 2018 Basic Rules Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.     Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop.    ZK 2018   The Reviews Are In!  This episode I will be reviewing Vogue Knitting, The Ultimate Knitting Book.     Non-Knitting Segments    Meal Prep Madness Veggie and Beef Ramen   Other News and Notes   I finished several books since the last time I recorded.    Running updates:  I finished a 1/2 Marathon in March. I did not enjoy myself. 

Work in progress Jenny Ginny's Cardigan by Mari Chiba from the unofficial harry potter knits special issue of interweave  zigzagular socks by prairie girl susie Expecto Draconum socks by Elisabeth White - Cascade Heritage & leftover Yarn Geek Rocketeer Windfall by Melissa Kemmerer Weezie Vanilla socks using Berroco Sox More vanilla socks in Berroco Comfort Sock Ilene Bag by Hannah Mason in FibraNatura Flax Florida Socks for Melissa Kemmerer in Knit Picks Hawthorne Master Knitter mitten 2.0 in Patons Classic Wool Cait Lake Reed hat by Asita Krebs in Malabrigo Silky Merino Longline Cardigan by Joji Locatelli in madelinetosh Euro Sock Expecto Draconum socks by Elisabeth White in Loops & Threads Woolike and Wisdom Yarns Naked Sock No longer naked wheel Plotting & Scheming Weezie yarn for The Sweater Jenny Cold as F*** mittens, thrummed mitts, Cait Toys? Test knits? Ta da!! Weezie Master Knitter mitten Revenge of the knits/ 99 problems and a stitch ain’t one Jenny rip back the dragon Weezie Florida Sock heel trouble Cait match your yarn to your pattern yardage very carefully... (Mentioned Hunter Hammersen) Fluff n Stuff Cait OWL spinning - 12oz fluffy pin drafted Cormo wool Jenny (Mentioned Yarngasm by Voolenvine, Gynx Yarn, Sarah of Cephalopod Yarns & The Verdant Gryphon) Weezie #spin15aday 1764 Shepherdess Breed Study Imaginary Internet Points Cait I have an OWL project - cabled yarn In the Deep End Plying your handspun Single 2 ply True 3 ply Chain (or Navajo) ply Cable Multi-ply Odd balls or art yarns - crepe, coils, beehives, boucle, lock spinning, etc (Mentioned Jacey Boggs Craftsy class "From Worsted to Woolen", Knitmore Girls, #fibermcgyver, Lopi, Lion Brand Homespun, rosesandpurls, jazzturtle, The Device, Whirlwend, Jenny's Juno Cardigan, Caitlin Hunter's most recent design called Sipila, Zweig by Caitlin Hunter, Kate Davies, Vogue Knitting's Redwoods) Events/News Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival, Lexington, May 19 & 20 Pints & Purls, Louisville, KY, May 29 Wampa Stomp Shearing Day, Cox's Creek, KY, May 26 Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival, Franklin, IN, June 1 & 2 Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY, October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN, October 20 & 21   The Charmed Knitters are participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Earlier this month Knit Picks hit the road once again to attend the Vogue Knitting show in New York City. Our attendees survived the fiber frenzy and are ready to tell us all about it. First our resident designer whisperer Stacey was in attendance and took the opportunity to record a few visits with some of her favorite Knit Picks friends. After that she joins fellow show goer Hannah to share the highlights of their trip, both at the show and on the streets. Enjoy! Find helpful images and links to everything mentioned in this episode at Stash: The Knit Picks Blog.

For the past few months we’ve been busy getting the new Making podcast off the ground. As many of you know, Carrie and I joined forces last October and the Woolful podcast is now known as the Making podcast. Same format and approach to each maker’s creative journey, but now expanded to all types of makers. This first episode of Season No. 1 / COLOR is extra special being that Carrie Hoge and I are the guests. Neither of us have ever been interviewed for a podcast so we thought it would be fun to kick off this new adventure together, sharing our own maker journey’s. We hope you enjoy getting a glimpse into our lives, craft and love of color.  / listen / You can also and listen and subscribe at makingzine.com on iTunes and Stitcher. / notes & resources / Woolful / Ashley’s blog Madder / Carrie’s blog Quince and Co / Mentioned by Carrie Fibershed / Mentioned by Ashley / giveaway / This episode’s giveaway is sponsored by Vogue Knitting and Purl Soho and they’re giving away a copy of the new landmark edition of Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book and two skeins of Purl Soho’s Linen Quill in Tumeric, enough to make […]

Episode 30 - 1/11/18 Windswept Designs on Facebook, WindsweptMonique on Instagram and Ravelry, come join Ravelry group KAL, Pattern Release, Wips, Pattern Acquisition, Spinning, Out and About, On the Run KAL – get your FOs posted ASAP!  I’m going to lock the thread tonight on my way to Vogue Knitting Live Pattern Release – First off, a HUGE thank you to all of you for making 2017 an amazing year, knitwise.  I started this pordcast, attended multiple festivals and conventions, including FINALLY getting in to SSK, and I even learned to spin!  I’ve met such wonderful people both in person and online.  The fiber community is AMAZING.  So I’ve put this pattern for sale and if you use the coupon code THANKYOU you’ll get it free through January 16th.  This is my thank you to you, the Use Your Stash Shawl Wips Frosted by Paper Daisy Creations, on snowflake 5 of 5 on the stranded colorwork yoke.  Was planning on using 3 colors but after doing flakes 1 & 2 in color 1, then flake 2 in color 2 I decided that really they should all have been different colors.  But I was not going to rip it out again, so I dug a skein out of stash, Plymouth Yarn’s Nettle Grove in colorway 42, a denim-ish color that matches the rest of the blues I’m using fairly well. Star Wars sweater for Thing 1 -  Using Nordic Yoke Pullover, a free pattern from Patons, as the base and altering the charts to have Star Wars characters/spaceships/icons.  I’m about 25% through the yoke collar, currently working on R2D2’s head.  Body of sweater will be red as that’s his favorite color Vanilla sock in Berroco Comfort Sock in Bali colorway.  Still chugging along at this 2+ year old WIP, it’s my car knitting.   Pattern Acquisition Derwentwater by Tess Young, won it during the Indie Gift-a-long KAL, forgot to mention it last week! Spinning New segment - I finally figured out this spinning thing!  Working on my 2nd single in undyed cotton Out and About Off to Vogue Knitting in NYC tonight!  If you’re there stop me and say hello.  Just to warn you I’ve had a lot of sleepless nights recently with the kids and my husband being sick, so if I seem a little dazed or perhaps a little overly caffeinated, that’s why.  But please come say hello anyways.  I am really looking forward to the 2 classes I am attending on Friday.  On the Run I’m on my 2nd week of my half marathon training plan, and unfortunately I am dealing with some unexpected knee pain.   

RSK 509 This week, Kathy is talking with Trisha Malcolm of Vogue Knitting all about their gorgeous Holiday '17 issue. And don't miss Steve's Yarn Picks of the Week! (Running Time 28:00)

Today Kara talks to the Editorial Director and Vice President of Vogue Knitting, Trisha Malcolm. Trisha was the very first guest on this podcast, so we're so glad to have her back again today! Trisha is a magazine publisher with a focus on fashion-forward designs that adapt to the needs of today's knitters. Listen in as we talk about the special 35th anniversary issue of Vogue Knitting Magazine!   “It's a creative job because every issue is different, and every time something new happens, it's exciting!”   -Trisha Malcolm [Tweet "Behind the scenes of @VogueKnitting - listen in on the #PowerPurlsPodcast!"] Episode highlights: Trisha started her career as a high school teacher. Then she got a job at a crafting magazine because she was a teacher who also knew how to do several crafts. This year marks Trisha's 20th anniversary with Vogue Knitting! Vogue Knitting started in 1932, so even though this is our 35th anniversary, the brand is 85 years old. In 1972 they stopped publishing the magazine when Conde Nast sold the pattern side to Butterick Patterns and stopped the magazine. In the 1980s there was a big knitting boom again, and Trisha's boss asked Conde Nast to start publishing the magazine again. The magazine focuses on fashion, but Trisha feels this has become less important because fashion itself has become so much more casual in recent years. Trisha looks at online videos and photos for fashion shows each season, and then she finds all the sweaters and bundles those images together to create a trend report. Trisha is starting to see more shawls and wraps on the runway, and she thinks the designers are taking a nod from the knitters of the world (we love our shawls, don't we?). Trisha redesigned the magazine a year ago to include more "behind the scenes" with designers. Trisha has big plans to take the magazine into a broader digital environment in order to make the content accessible via phone. She doesn't envision that the print issue will disappear, though. For the anniversary issue, they invited regular advertisers to choose a favorite pattern from a past issue, and those patterns are now available for free for a limited time on the website. Trisha works with a small team of 8 to 10 members, and together they publish 6 issues of Vogue Knitting and also create Knit Simple Magazine together. It's important for Trisha to work with people who are, first and foremost, nice. Leave a comment telling us your favorite part of the newest issue of Vogue Knitting Magazine, and you could WIN a free subscription! Mentioned in this episode: Trisha's first episode on the podcast The 31st anniversary issue of Vogue Knitting magazine Deborah Newton's cover design for the issue - her "best design ever" - and you can win a kit to make it! The Vogue Knitting trip giveaway Stitchucation shawls challenge Tracey Purtscher's new book - featured in the anniversary issue The free collection of 35th anniversary patterns Learn more about Trisha and Vogue Knitting: Website: VogueKnitting.com Facebook: Facebook.com/VogueKnittingMag Twitter: Twitter.com/VogueKnitting YouTube channel Pinterest: Vogue Knitting   MOVE THE NEEDLE ON YOUR KNIT BIZ! Click here to sign up for a free 30-minute creative business strategy session with Kara!   Disclosure:  Please note that some of the links in this episode are affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase and there is no additional cost for you to do so.  When I make a recommendation, it is because I have personal experience with these products and have used them myself. I only recommend products I believe in and suggest them because I know they will be helpful, not because of the small commission I make if you decide to make a purchase. The commission I earn helps offset the production expenses that I incur to produce Power Purls, and by purchasing products through these links, also helps you to become a supporter of this podcast and for that, I am truly grateful.    

Today’s guest is Kara Gott Warner, who also appeared way back in Episode 16. She’s been the Creative Knitting Executive Editor and the host of the Power Purls podcast. She began her career designing knitting patterns in 2002. Her designs have been published in several magazines, including Creative Knitting, Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Easy Knitting, and Interweave Knits. Kara has a background as a technical illustrator, working with craft book publishers such as Random House, Lark Books, Sterling Publishing, and F+W. Kara first joined Annie’s Publishing in 2008 as knitting book editor, and then in 2010 signed on as Executive Editor of Creative Knitting Magazine and Annie’s Knitting Publications. Through the Power Purls podcast, Kara’s mission is to dig deep and ask those burning questions about what turned her guests on to the “two sticks and fiber” in the first place, and what keeps their needles moving! Making the Leap: Do you know your ONE thing? Kara shares how she planned it out and did the math before leaving her full-time job to pursue her dreams. She reveals the empowerment she felt by putting her plan on paper and beginning to work on HER dreams full-time. TWEET: “It’s hard to not get caught up in the busy-ness instead of the #productivity.” @karaknits   Defining your Dream: Do you allow your dream to morph and grow along the way? We all know that dreams may not stay the same over time as they are refined by experiences and situations. Kara decided to focus on her podcast and use it to create a sustainable life and community. The dream has layers to it as she realizes her goals within the knitting industry. Don’t be afraid to let your dream evolve! TWEET: “Your #wellness is all part of the process.” @karaknits The One Thing: In this age of busy-ness, we are probably all involved in several “dreams” and projects at once. Kara tells about the things she has going on within her dream. Even though we focus on ONE thing, we have commitments to many things. Is multi-tasking a bad thing? Absolutely not! Kara shares how to find the one thing that makes thousands of other things become easier. You, too, can find a way to streamline your dream. TWEET: “You can do everything you want, just not at the same time.” @karaknits OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:35] Checking in on Kara’s dream after two years [8:50] What am I waiting for? [10:15] The first two weeks after leaving the 9-5 mentality [15:35] Working at your best to chase your dreams [18:50] Defining your dream [23:43] The ONE thing vs. multitasking [27:35] Going in many different directions [29:25] Repurposing material [35:25] Coaching clients and podcast interviews [37:25] The Chalkboard Method   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Kara’s Websites: www.powerpurlspodcast.com www.karagottwarner.com www.splendidsticks.com (Creative Knitting Editor’s Blog) www.creativeknittingmagazine.com Kara on Twitter Kara on Instagram Kara on Facebook   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “Even though we focus on ONE thing, we have #commitments to many things.” @karaknits TWEET: “If you can’t identify the things that are the most important, then you’re screwed.” TWEET: “Focus on the one thing that helps you get everything else done.” @karaknits

Brooke Nico is the co-owner of Kirkwood Knittery, where she uses her eye for detail and fashion experience to keep her store ahead of trends in knitting. However, lace is where Brooke has really made her mark, and her talent has been recognized by Vogue Knitting, Knitters, and Debbie Bliss magazine. She has taught lace classes at VKLive, VKLive LA, and several Stitches (XRX) events. Brooke lives in Kirkwood, MO. I think you have to keep the big picture in mind, so over the course of a year, I have a work/life balance. Today, I may feel guilty because I'm missing a soccer game. But next week I'll make the soccer game and have something else to do. I can't take each day as a snapshot. I have to look at the whole picture.   Episode Highlights: 03:50 Brooke and Kara discuss how they met. 05:00 Kara digs into Brooke's extensive knitting background. 06:40 Brooke talks about purchasing Knitting for Dummies as her intro to knitting. 08:45 Kara asks if Brooke took to knitting right away or if she was frustrated at first. 09:30 Brooke says to "Pick something that you will love" as a project. 11:16 Why lace? Does Brooke find it similar to Cablework? 12:30 What advice Brooke gives to intimidated newbies. 15:10 Designing and authoring books vs. opening Kirkwood Knittery. 17:30 Brooke's work/life balance mindset. 19:20 How knitting "chose" Brooke. 22:00 What advice would Brooke give her future self? 24:47 Is Brooke afraid of losing her passion for knitting? 26:35 What's the best piece of advice she's ever been given?   Resources: Brooke Nico designs at Ravelry  Kirkwood Knittery  Kirkwood Knitter Twitter Brooke Nico on Twitter @bdnico Brooke Nico on facebook   Knitting for Dummies

Carol J. Sulcoski is an attorney by day, and spends the rest of her time as a knitting author, hand dyer and designer. Her most recent book, Knitting Ephemera, is a volume of facts, anecdotes, historical tidbits, and other fun information about knitting and the fiber world. Carol has also authored a variety of other books such as, Lace Yarn Studio (Lark Crafts 2015); Sock Yarn Studio (Lark Crafts 2012); Knitting Socks With Handpainted Yarns (Interweave 2009) and Knit So Fine (Interweave 2008). Self Striping Yarn Studio will be released by Lark Crafts in August 2016. In addition to writing about knitting and the yarn industry for magazines like Vogue Knitting. Creative Knitting and Yarn Market News, she teaches at national shows and local yarn shops; sells unique hand dyed yarns as Black Bunny Fibers; and has many published pattern designs. Carol lives outside Philadelphia with her family. For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/ Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast

Today's podcast guest is Brandon Mably of Kaffe Fassett Studio. Living in London, England, Brandon is a knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns and Vogue Knitting. He also designs fabric for the Kaffe Fassett Collective. During our podcast, we talk about his instinctive use of color, how he never stops learning and his positive and inspiring perspective on life. This episode is sponsored by Creativebug and Fat Quarter Shop.  You can hear the show notes at craftyplanner.com/podcast. *Please note that the previous version omitted ten minutes at the end of the interview. This is the latest version. Thank you!*

Today's episode is a double header. I'm interviewing Kara Gott Warner, host of Power Purls Podcast, and she's interviewing me! Read on for more details and then have a listen to both episodes. About Kara Gott Warner Kara is the Executive Editor of Creative Knitting magazine. She began her career in the yarn industry as a knitting designer in 2002. Kara's designs have been published in several magazines, including Creative Knitting, Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Easy Knitting, and Interweave Knits. Kara has also worked as a technical illustrator, working with craft book publishers such as Random House, Lark Books, Sterling Publishing and F+W. Kara joined Annie’s Publishing in 2008 as knitting book editor, and she became the Executive Editor of Creative Knitting and Annie’s knitting publications. Kara's also a podcast host! Her first show, the Morning Cooldown is a seasonal program that is currently on hiatus. Knitters and yarn industry folks may prefer her latest show, Power Purls Podcast, where she loves to dig deep and ask those burning questions about what turned her guests on to the “two sticks and fiber,” in the first place, and what keeps their needles moving. You can find Kara online on her website, as well as on Facebook and Twitter. About the interview Kara shares an editor's perspective on the magazine design submission process, along with tips for increasing your likelihood of getting a design accepted, and how to build a strong relationship with a magazine as a freelancer. We also talk about the importance of networking within the industry, developing multiple streams of income, and using morning rituals to increase your productivity. Resources mentioned in this episode Kara recommends the following books: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Jocelyn Glei's Make Your Mark, Manage Your Day-to-Day, and Maximize Your Potential,  Designing Knitwear by Deborah Newton Knitwear Design Workshop by Shirley Paden Sweater Design in Plain English by Maggie Righetti You may want to listen to these back episodes of the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show for more discussion about topics addressed in this episode: Episode 1 Episode 43 Episode 49 Episode 56 You can find Kara's interview with me on Power Purls here. If you enjoyed this episode The Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show is no longer broadcasting. Episodes are available as a service to the yarn community. This episode originally aired in March, 2016. Be aware that content may be outdated. If you'd like to chat with other yarn-related business owners, join the Creative Yarn Entrepreneurs Facebook group. Support Marie's work by buying one of her books, Make Money Teaching Crochet: Launch Your Business, Increase Your Side Income, Reach More Students (Amazon | Gumroad) or Design It, Promote It, Sell It: Online Marketing for Your Crochet and Knit Patterns (Amazon | Gumroad).

Today’s podcast episode is motivated by Aimee’s desire to have all of her listeners hear her guest’s story. Kara Gott Warner, Creative Knitting Magazine Executive Editor, and host of Power Purls Podcast, began her career designing knitting patterns in 2002. Her designs have been published in several magazines, including: Creative Knitting, Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Easy Knitting and Interweave Knits. Kara has a background as a technical illustrator, working with craft book publishers such as Random House, Lark Books, Sterling Publishing and F+W. Kara first joined Annie's Publishing in 2008 as knitting book editor, and then in 2010 signed on as Executive Editor of Creative Knitting Magazine and Annie’s knitting publications. Through Power Purls Podcast, Kara's mission is to dig deep and ask those burning questions about what turned her guests on to the “two sticks and fiber,” in the first place, and what keeps their needles moving! TWEET: If you just focus on one small aspect of your industry, it’s going to be hard ~ Kara Gott Warner The negative power of pigeonholing yourself. When Kara Gott Warner began working full time as editor of Creative Knitting Magazine, she became aware of the ease with which knitters could pigeonhole themselves. To her, it seemed that too many would lump themselves into a certain skill category and feel that they were unable to move from there. Kara felt that the categories needed to be broader, so she created new categories to enable people to more easily move from one to the next without as much fear of stepping out of their comfort zone. Isn’t that a great parable for life? We all too easily think of ourselves in one set way when the reality is that each of us has the ability to grow, mature, and increase in skill so that we are not today what we were tomorrow. Hear more of Kara’s insights on this episode. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. It’s common nowadays for people to talk about the impossibility of overnight success and today’s guest, Kara Gott Warner agrees. Her journey from an unhappy financier to editor of Creative Knitting Magazine was almost a decade long. She attributes the success she’s experienced to constant motion in the same direction. She wasn’t standing still. She was moving toward what she wanted, preparing herself, learning, growing in the skills it would take to become what she wanted to be. In this episode Kara unpacks her thoughts about how that happened in her own journey and gives some advice about the importance of preparing yourself for the future while you’re waiting for the opportunities to come. TWEET: I was on a trajectory I didn’t like and my husband encouraged me to quit ~ Kara Gott Warner When you truly care about something you just can’t quit. Kara Gott Warner had a reintroduction to knitting in her early 20s. It became a place of solace and personal therapy for her at the end of a hard or busy day. She fell in love with knitting and began designing patterns of her own. But it wasn’t long before she realized that she wanted to somehow make her love for knitting into a career. That might sound crazy because knitting doesn’t sound like a very lucrative business niche, and it’s not. But Kara didn’t care about that. Her desire was to always have knitting be near the center of her life and that included  her work. So she set out in that direction and never looked back. Even though hard times came, she didn’t allow herself to become discouraged because she cared about knitting so much.  Aimee does a great job of drawing out Kara’s story and the lessons she’s learned on her way to the top, so be sure you listen in to this inspiring episode. Looking back, what things would you change? Most of us have missteps or regrets of one kind or another - both small and more serious. But when Aimee asked  her guest, Kara Gott Warner what she would change if she could start her journey over, Kara said, “Not a thing.” She believes that everything she’s been through has been for her own growth and development and that if any of those things were magically changed, she wouldn’t be the person she is today. Now THAT is a refreshing perspective, and Kara’s full of them. You can hear the entire conversation Aimee had with Kara, Editor of Creative Knitting Magazine, on this episode of Chasing Dreams. TWEET: I’m blown away by the broad scope of people I’m touching ~ Kara Gott Warner OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:03] Aimee’s introduction of her friend, Kara Gott Warner. [4:30] The big, BIG world of knitters. [5:27] The negative power of pigeonholing yourself. [8:15] The challenges beginning knitters face and things Kara has done to help. [8:57] Resources Kara recommends for beginning knitters. [11:02] How Kara got interested in knitting in the first place - and the place it has taken her. [13:56] “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.” [15:08] Sticking with it until she made it. [18:00] The size of the knitting industry and the people it reaches. [19:10] The connections and impact the Power Purls Podcast is having. [21:10] How Kara came to create a podcast. [25:27] Why Kara’s story inspires Aimee and the power of something you care about. [29:26] Looking back on her journey: Would Kara change anything? [31:04] The Rapid Fire Game! - Category: Magazines [34:01] Kara’s recommendation: “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert KARA’S RECOMMENDATION: BOOK: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert QUOTE: “Take the first step in faith. You don’t need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. AIMEE’S RAPID FIRE GAME! - Category: Magazines Aimee and her guest play a quick response game, based on a randomly drawn topic. Once they begin, the first to pause too long, give an obviously wrong answer, or repeat an answer that’s already been given, will be the loser. WHO’S GOING TO WIN? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.StitchGuide.com - Knitting site for beginners PowerPurlsPodcast.com The Morning Cool Down Podcast Creative Knitting editor’s blog: www.splendidsticks.com www.CreativeKnittingMagazine.com www.KaraGottWarner.com Kara on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/karaknits Kara on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/karaknits1 Kara on Facebook: www.facebook.com/powerpurlspodcast TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: If you’re struggling and confused, it’s a sign you need to stop. It’s not time ~ Kara Gott Warner TWEET: You don’t need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today is the first official episode of Power Purls and you are in for a treat! I'm chatting with Trisha Malcolm, editorial director of Vogue Knitting about the design proposal process and what it really takes to put together a top-notch design proposal that gets an editor's attention! Learn what the number one struggle editors face when it comes to the design submission process. Learn to put down on paper what you envision from sketch and swatch through completion. To read the full show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/001-trisha-malcolm To listen to more episodes like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

Episode 4What's Knitting Now Emily-Fork in the Road Socks by Lara NeelCombley Mitts by Jane LithgowAntler Cardigan by tincanknitsKarla- Fruit Loops Gloves by Natasha SillsBluebird of Happiness by Sara ElizabethTeething toys Design FeaturesEmily- Troubles starting with spinning. No knitting design features. Karla- Time to knit?!Best Laid PlansEmily-Top Down Garter Stitch Baby Jacket by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe - Going to try to find stashed yarn. I have a 2 baby baby shower coming up. Viajante by Martina Behm kadiam made one for show and tell at KnitSocials Springbrooke retreat last year.Bonnie Birds by Barb Brown I have yarn from Dye Cauldron in the colour way Okanagan Lake and a blank.#10 Sheer Stripe Raglan Pullover by Mari Lynn Patrick In the new Vogue Knitting. Keeping my eye out for yarn. We also mentioned how much we love this cloche pattern from Vogue Knitting Sewing stuff - curtains, high chair thingy, diaper covers. Karla -  Mukluks by tincanknitsA Homespun House Podcast - Mini Skein exchangeFO’sKarla - HO Fuit Loops gloves and a couple of birdsEmily- mad Project bags using this tutorialStash EnhancementKarla - Tin Can Knits BOGO - Sale on unit March 8th Exchange rateEmily -New Vogue knitting magazine Life Long LearningKarla - Nope.Emily - Nope. Adventures in MommyhoodKarla - Swimming Lessons, not sleepingEmily - Baby led weaning. Please nap. Full baby roll overs - thankful for hardwood. Enquiring mindsWhere are you listening from?

Marly's good friend and fellow designing expert in Crochet and Knitting Shiri Mor joins Marly to talk about her path into the yarn industry, working with independent designers as well as being one of the top designer for Vogue Knitting (marly's words....not Shiri's [she is too modest]) Listen Live for chance to win great prizes! Stay up to date with the Yarn Thing podcast with the App available on iTunes and for Droid.Find our more about Marly at www.MarlyBird.com or follow her on facebook Sponsored by: Knitter's MagazineCraftsyIndian Lake ArtisansFiesta YarnsDecade by Drew EmborskyLove of KnittingLove of CrochetBijou Basin RanchKnitCrateBuffalo Wool Co.Green Mountain Spinnery

Show 319 Kathy talks with Trisha Malcom editor of Vogue Knitting. (Running Time 28:00)

This episode is sponsored by Dizzy Blonde Studios. "For beautifully hand-dyed yarns and inspired knit design." Catching Up: (0:45) Laura lost her dog Sabre. She is trying to keep busy, but it's been really hard. Jen's Stitch and Beach Group had a yarn swap. She got some different novelty yarn to play with (it will probably become charity scarves for Interval House). She also got some pretty purple laceweight yarn. Laura mentions the Cogknitive Fiber Retreat yarn swap. We talk about how useful yarn swaps are, both to give yarns you may not use a good home with people who really love them and to get yarns that you aren't used to working with (different colors and fibers) to break out of your comfort zone. We both both bought things out of our comfort zones on the Yarn Crawl. In the Knitting Bag (5:45) Jen cast on the Mysterious Shawl Knit-a-long by Romi Hill out of A Verb for Keeping Warm Floating in the colors Au Lait and Transnational Fury. Laura is still working on her Clapotis (or, as she calls it, her Sassy-tis, because the yarn was dyed to match her cat, Sassy). Laura is also working on a beaded choker design and trying to chart it and make the directions make sense and make it the correct size. Progress was a little sidelined by Sabre's passing, but now the pattern is off to the test knitter. Jen also worked on an easy scarf out of Lion Brand Homespun while watching the new Star Trek movie. She named the scarf "Chekov put on a Red Shirt" because she thinks Chekov is adorable. Jen mentions her knitting guilds: the El Segundo Slipt Stitchers and the Chocolate Martini Lace Knitters Guild. We mention designers Marnie Maclean and Janine le Cras, who does the patterns for the Unique Sheep. We digress about Chekov and Sulu in the original series and the animated series of Star Trek. Frog Pond: (15:56) Jen has had to rip back some of the bind off in the center section of her Madroña shawl because it was too tight. (Jen has issues with tight bind-offs and crocheting too tightly). Laura recommends wine to relax. Jen is hoping that beer and a marathon of Vikings with her friend will do the trick. Laura tried to substitute yarn on the Nine Dwindling Cables Beret by Yarn Owl. But math was not her friend. She's going to rip and re-knit a modified version. On Deck: (19:35) Jen is going to do a lace shawl for Camp Loopy out of Fleece Artist Saldanha Two in Vermillion color. She hasn't yet picked a project. She thinks the red color is wrong for Rock Island, so she will probably knit a pattern by BooKnits or the Romi Hill pattern Fire Bird (which she mistakenly calls "Firebrand"). Laura is going to handpaint some yarn to match Sabre and work on a scarf and fingerless mitts for her husband. This is her dissertation for Nerd Wars. Book Review: (23:58) We review 50 Sunlowers to Knit, Crochet, and Felt by Kristin Nicholas. (Full disclosure: Laura won this book in a contest from Vogue Knitting). Movie Reviews: (31:53) We give spoiler-free reviews of both Iron Man 3 and Star Trek: Into Darkness. TV Talk: (39:05) Jen talks a bit about the season finale of Doctor Who and the companions (no spoilers!). We digress into less geeky shows. Laura talks about the season ends of Grey's Anatomy, Castle, and Scandal. (All spoiler-free). We also discuss How I Met Your Mother. And then we get into the Big Bang Theory and being a geek. Also, we wish Tim Curry (star of Clue, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Oscar) a speedy recovery! We also mention the films Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Singin' in the Rain. Events: (49:22) The Knotty Girls are hosting a World Wide Knit in Public Day Event at the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa on June 15, 2013 from 1 to 3pm. No entrance to the park is required, and parking at Downtown Disney is free for up to three hours (five with validation from a restaurant or the movie theatre in Downtown Disney). There will be SWAG! Bring: 1. Your Knitting (or whatever else you want to work on) 2. Money for snacks and/or drinks 3. Any FOs you want to show off 4. A scarf for Interval House. Details: The scarf can be any yarn, any weight and may be knit, crochet, or woven. (Great for stash-busting if you want to do stripes!). The only guideline is that it be at least 4” wide and 60” long. A more open work scarf is preferred (i.e. not a heavy dense fabric) as this is for women in Southern California, but really, that can just mean using really big needles. I tend to do mine either in garter stitch or a simple rib or broken rib on big needles. Please bring the scarf in a ziplock or some other bag (the bag does not have to seal) with a paper saying your name, the yarn the scarf is made of (if you know it, if you don’t that’s okay), and any care instructions. Also please provide contact info (email and/or phone number). The contact info is just for us to get in touch with you if you win the drawing; we will not sell, trade, lend, borrow, fold, spindle, or mutilate your contact info and it will not be provided to my guild or to Interval House, I promise you. Multiple scarves = multiple entries in the drawing! KnitDizzney will be Sunday, September 8th, 2013. More details to come, but we'd love to spend a day at the Disneyland park with you!

Episode:41 Production scheduling I’m semi freshly back from camp KIP. I have so much to talk about regarding camp that I think it’s going to be an entire podcast. SO instead of launching into that now I’ll use this week to get caught up on what I’ve been doing and will recap Camp in depth next episode. I will say this. Camp Kip was absolutely awesome. I had an amazing time and I will be stalking Jackie so that I can do it again. If she woub Production What’s in My Teapotbb Materials Sourcing Shipping After 5 Production Drop stitch Scarf by Lisa Buccellato found in the spring and summer 2012 issue of vogue knitting. Knitting this our of Cascade Ultra Pima. I think Last week I called this Pima Silk. I shocked my self when I wound the second skein and saw that it’s 100% Pima cotton. No silk… I finally have this chart for the most part memorized. Which maded me feel brave enough to pack this as my knitting for CAMP Kip. That lasted about ½ a chart repeat. No sooner did I settler into a chair to knit the conversation started and it was really good conversation so I lost my spot in the pattern. Then we decided it was too cold where we were and moved off in search of sun… again I lost my place in the pattern. At that point I put the scarf down. This wasn’t going to work. Now that I’m home I’ve picked it back up again I have about 3 feet of the six foot length done. I just wound the second ball of yarn. I’m getting antsy I _Really_ want to drop those stitches! What’s In My TeaPot Metropolitan Teas Ice Wine Tea I got this at Warm Glow Candles off of I 70 in Indiana. Not only did they have tons of yummy candkles, they had the best beef brisket I've had in a while and I found tea! A sweet offering from the originator of Icewine Tea In recent years Canadian made Icewine has begun winning awards at prestigious wine shows the world over. To make the sweet flavorful treat, Vidal or Riesling grapes are plucked from frozen vines in temperatures below 17°F or -8°C. Brrr! Our fabulous Icewine tea blends real I cewine with premium high grown Ceylon black tea and100% natural flavors. Just like the real thing, our tea has started winning accolades from customers the world over! A touch alcholic but more floral than anything. Not as boozy as the rum tea. Sweet on its own and very yummy. I drank a pot on my own before bed. (And then paced the floor all night the black tea base packs a caffeine punch.) Shipping The Cotton Candy Merino is off the bobbins and came in at 342 yds of a fingering-ish yarn. I was immediately in love with this yarn so I finished and balled it to head to camp with me. The intent was to cast on the Wingspan by Maylin Tri’Coterie Designs after I realized how distracted I was going to be at camp this was just the ticket. Short rows with stitch marker telling me where to turn and all in garter! Just what the doctor ordered! I loved this pattern and I love the way my handspun looks knit up. But as with my last project knit with handspun I didn’t have quite the yardage I would have preferred to have had. My wingspan has 7 triangles and I had to unravel my swatched to finish and bind off. It does fit me but I think I would have preferred to add on a few more sections. I toyed with gifting it to my one of my more petite friends but the handspun is just too yummy.  I will make another one. I keep looking at the ravelry page for this pattern and those projects done in swing knitting are calling my name… and I have some new stash to burn up. Material Sourcing I think I got more spinning done at camp than knitting. I brought the last chunk of the Nantucket to finish. I would call it about an ounce (It’s the fiber B found under the couch.) I this wasbv sweater I ordered 4 oz of Cormo from Herman Hills Farm in southern Ohio. The Cormo is lovely stuff but the pin drfting doesn’t seem to agree with me. This may just be something I need to get used to. I meant to spin this at camp but I ignored it. What got the most action was the PotLuck fiber from paradise fibers in the Party Colorway. I bought 16 oz of this to get a discount not knowing how much 16 oz really was in terms of spinning. I did 4 ozs a long ways back. I took the remaining 4 oz of the 1st ball as loaner fiber for anyone that wanted to use my wheel. The bright colors caught some eyes and I spent most of my time spinning this. I finished that ball the day after I got home. Now I’m looking the second ball thinking that I may just start on that. bbbb The last time I spun this fiber I stripped out all the color repeats and Navajo plied. That gave me a worsted-ish weigh yar with long color repeats. This time I left the roving intact, Pre darafted, and spun back and forth across the top of all the colors. With the difference I think I’d going to do some ply tests before I break into that second ball. After 5 The house is standing. I didn’t get any panicked phone calls. I even came home to a clean house! Maybe I should leave more often. Joe took B to the Kindergarten Fair. This little event sounded pretty cool the was supposed to be a petting zoo, a clown, games an prizes. Joe unlike me is on time for everything. In fact he’s so on time that it sometimes border on rude. (45 minutes early for a job interview..) Joe and B got there before the clown and while the animals were still getting set up. Which brought B face to face with a tarantula. Who the heck brings a tarantula to a Kindergarten petting zoo? Needless to say he freaked and wouldn’t stay for the balloon guy and wouldn’t look at any more animals. As if the Kindergarten Fair weren’t emotionally scarring enough B also had a dentist apt. which is now required for entrance to kindergarten. From what I hear everything was going fine until joe got his big ol’ size 15 shoe on the pedal that starts the drill. The drill went off and scared everyone in the room and once again B was done. Though to tell the tale now B believes he is an expert at the dentist and proudly tells me about the watermelon paste the dentist put on his teeth. Last episode I recoded a bit on the new issue of vogue knitting the episode would have been an hour long so I kept it for this week… Vogue Knitting – spring and summer. Think Pink! I bought this issue for the drop stitch scarf. But I feel it’s worth picking up. Articles of note that caught my eye… A write up on Ysolda Teague she talks about how she became a knitwear designer. I love that her parents thought she was “depressed”. There’s also a series on finishing that started this month with “Finish before you start” which contains some good reminders that a poorly written pattern may be the first challenge in finishing. I like articles like this because it brings the tips I know but have managed to forget back to the fore. Like reading through a pattern to take a look at the sizing or to make sure everything makes sense. I hate when I look at the pattern and look at my stitches and I have no idea how to get from point A to point B in the pattern. This month also has cute spring knits. I could see my self swaning around pool side in the Summer Poncho by Sheri more. The pattern as written is tunic length in the front and knee length in the back. If I decided to cast this one I would look into making it ankle length and the same length in the front and back. Which would be a TON of knitting. But I’m pretty short at 5 ft 1 so it may be doable. Lace, panels, cabling, and drop stitch detail. I really like The Shaped Hemline sleeveless pullover by Vicki Square. This is in the running for Camp KIP Knitting. I’ve been looking at the summer tops in here and even though I prefer sleeves the A line body and collar are styles that I find appearing in my wardrobe over and over. The second runner up in my “summer top to Knit” race is Joan McGowan’s V neck Top with the leaf – lace band. Looking at the finished sweater it doesn’t look bad but the side close zipper spooks me… hmmmmmm. Think Pink… There isn’t one project in the Think Pink Section I wouldn’t consider. But I need another shawl like I need a whole in the head. Maybe the lace beret?

Sock tips, Best Bread Ever This show is sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business www.longaberger.com/paula .  Sign up for my sale newsletters and special offers by sending an email to Paulaef@aol.com.  Please include your name, address, and phone.  Nature Notes My Life as a Turkey on PBS   For flowers that bloom about our feet; For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet; For song of bird, and hum of bee; For all things fair we hear or see, Father in heaven, we thank Thee! ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Afterthought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles by Cat Bordhi http://catbordhi.com   Little Box of Socks by Charlene Schurch has a solution for eliminating the pig's eye.  Vogue Knitting  http://www.vogueknitting.com   The Urban Homemaker  www.theurbanhomemaker.com   The Best Bread Recipe really is THE BEST!   Rip Van Winkle Challenge:  Enter for the prizes on our Ravelry board on the thread Prize Entries for Rip Van Winkel  Product Review The Best of Knitscene by Lisa Shroyer.  Interweave 2011. High Note Meghan of Stitch It Podcast introduced me to Good Earth Original Caffeine Free Tea Diana Rowan.  Panta Rhei.  Track 07 The Sea Set. www.magnatune.com   You can find me on Ravelry as PrairiePiper  Knitting Pipeline Retreat March 2-3, 2012 (Friday evening and all day Sat) in Washington IL  information on overnight accommodations is in the show notes.   Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com.  

Shaelyn Shawl KAL, Bird Migration, Lifeline Tip, Review of Vogue Knitting’s Knitopedia. October Rip Van Winkle Challenge!  Start a project that has been asleep for a long time, either waiting in your queue or maybe a UFO.  October 15 is Wear Your Estelle Day…or knit on your Estelle.  Join our photo collage!  Knitting Pipeline Retreat March 2-3, 2012 (Friday evening and all day Sat) in Washington IL  information on overnight accommodations is in the show notes.  Registration is not yet open but I think we will be able to take everyone who wants to come. Pipeliner Promo for KA Bamboo Needles from Pinkfeatherknitting @ www.pinkfeatherknitting.com  $4 off shipping through Oct 31, 2011. Dutch Pipes and Drums In Harmony  Salute to Royal Fendersmith, Corkhill, The Banjo Breakdown.  www.dutchpipesanddrums.nl Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com. Show sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business www.longaberger.com/paula and Quince & Co at www.quinceandco.com   No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace As I have seen in one autumnal face. ~John Donne 

Show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.blogspot.com. It is the winter solstice as view nature from my window. Pipeliner emails ask me about males wearing shawls and the definition of shawl and scarf.  Another Pipeliner asked me whether she should knit a poncho...are ponchos in or out?  Also a few comments on Holiday 2010 Vogue Knitting, more no-purl patterns, needle notes that include a finished Shizuku scarf by Angela Tong and more Those Mitts by Leslie Friend, and the announcement of a new knitting podcast, Clothed in the Lamb by Janeen.  Plus a good chuckle provided by a good friend.  Merry Christmas and thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast in the first 6 months!  Check the show blog for a wonderful pipe, drum, and Highland Dance greeting from our friends, The Dutch Pipes and Drums.

As You Like It is a play written by William Shakespeare. There are many related production notes, commentaries, translations, summaries, and glossaries on the Web. I went on a trip with Southwest Airlines. They pulled me off my flight just before takeoff for fear of the H1N1 flu (or "swine flu") and said I could only get back on a flight home if I was tested at a hospital first. This embarrassed me, cost me a lot of money, and didn't actually accomplish anything, as the test was only 70% accurate. Charlie Rose aired an episode about H1N1 and what we know about it so far. Unfortunately, the video itself isn't available yet. Here is a Q&A session with one of the participants in the Charlie Rose panel. Notice that, in spite of the "national emergency" status given by President Obama (whom I voted for, remember), the actual data we have on H1N1 show it to be slightly different but not necessarily more dangerous than other types of flus. I sang the intro to the fashion segment to the tune of "Moon River," written by Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini for Breakfast at Tiffany's. I like this movie. Except the Mickey Rooney bits. I've been following the fashion shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris for the past few years, via podcasts by MODTV and Style.com. Some of the designer collections I mentioned in this podcast are: * Anna Sui, New York, Fall 2009 * Erdem, London, Fall 2009 * Christopher Kane, London, Fall 2009 * Peter Pilotto, London, Fall 2009 * Gucci, Milan, Fall 2009 * Giorgio Armani, Milan, Fall 2009 I also talked about Interweave Knits and Vogue Knitting magazines. All the music was provided by Mevio.com. "Winter Wind" was composed and performed by Jon Schmidt. Seamonkey adapted "Swine Flu" from "Footloose" (popularized by Kenny Loggins).

On this episode of CraftSanity I chat with Kayte Terry about her creative life and inspiring first book, " Complete embellishing Techniques and Projects." Kayte, 31, of Brooklyn, is a talented stylist, writer and crafter who worked for several magazines including: Adorn, Cutting Edge, Vogue Knitting, Parents, Craft Stylish and Quick & Simple. She has also contributed to HGTV Ideas magazine, Getcrafty.com and Etsy's Storque. If you're a fan of Anthropologie, you'll enjoy hearing Kayte talk about working as a stylist for the company. It's my hope that this podcast and Kayte's book will inspire you to look at the clothes in your closet with renewed interest and help you summon the courage to refashion your wardrobe. Who needs brand new store-bought clothes, when Kayte can inspire us to shop our own closets and local thrift shops to craft something fabulous on the cheap? I love it when my crafting saves me money.

Interview with Adina Klein, Editor in Chief of Vogue Knitting and Melissa Morgan-Oakes, author of Two at a Time Socks. (Running Time 28:04)

In the latest KnitCast I meet the delightful Annie Modesitt. We talk Combination Knitting, getting her first Vogue Knitting cover and what's Cheaper Than Therapy. www.knitcast.com

In the latest KnitCast I meet the delightful Annie Modesitt. We talk Combination Knitting, getting her first Vogue Knitting cover and what's Cheaper Than Therapy. www.knitcast.com