Friday, October 4, 2024
Episode 332 - Knitting returns to the library
Friday, September 20, 2024
Episode 331 - Knitting with the herons
What are we wearing?
Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi
Sharlene's Ranunculus
Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Elton Pullover
What are we stalking?
Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Willow Pullover by Andrea Gaughan
Grannie Goes Large by Sandra Paul
Edgar Slipover by Johanna Gehrisch
Porto Venere Tee by Minimi Knit Design
Blackburn Cowl by Katy H. Carroll
What are we knitting?
Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry
Breezeway by Laura Aylor
Sharlene's generic ribbed hat
Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli
Boneyard Sweethearts by Stephanie Lotven
Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!
Where are they now? #cofkal #yarniacscofkal #cofkal2024
Bright Side by Espace Tricot
Gayle's Bright Side
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Gayle's Ariana
Whidbey Bag by Wool & Pine
Gayle's Whidbey Bag
Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge
Magical Thinking by Casapinka
Gayle's Magical Thinking
Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Latitude
Friday, September 6, 2024
Episode 330 - Knitting provisional cast ons
This is the last summer episode to be recorded on campus in our "studio in the forest" as students return to campus later this month. Alas the parking patrol was already back in full force and we were forced to relocate in the middle of recording. (We were in the very back of a little-used area in order to have the quiet company of the redwoods. We weren't bothering anyone. Yet they made us leave... twice!)
If you are interested in the trees and want to know what a fairy ring is, you can find more information here. Redwood trees give birth to new generations and speak to each other through their roots. They are amazing! But on to the knitting...
What are we wearing?
Bowen by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Bowen
Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart
Gayle's Habitation Throw
Sharlene's Habitation Throw
What are we stalking?
It's got a bend in it by Kate Davies
Pressed Flowers Kerchief by Amy Christoffers
Fright & Delight Hat by Mary Pranica
Rikke sweater by Katrine Hannibal
Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer
Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee
What are we knitting?
Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry
Breezeway by Laura Aylor
Ascending Jumper by Tess Vandekolk
Reflections by Meiju Kallio
Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli
Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!
What have we finished?
Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk
This episode we talk about provisional cast ons, their uses, and our hilarious failures with the crochet provisional cast ons we have tried in the past.
Friday, August 23, 2024
Episode 329 - Knitting for longevity
What are we wearing?
Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Farallon
What are we stalking?
Moss Stitch in a Square Blankets by Sarah Zimmerman
Ochre Pullover by Ambah O'Brien
Lilli Pilli Wrap by Ambah O'Brien
Simple Crochet Shrug by Lion Brand Yarn
Pinwheel Socks by Summer Lee
Fiori by Wonder Yarn Company
What are we knitting?
Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli
Basic Nonsense Sock by Tess Vandekolk
Gayle is working on a test knit for Fluff and Nonsense Yarn
Reflections by Meiju Kallio
Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for your support!
What have we finished?
Breezeway by Laura Aylor
Suri Shirt by Caidree
Gayle and I attended a class by Carson Demers and had a great experience. Highly recommended! We have a discussion about some of his great tips and where to find more resources.
Carson Demers on Fruity Knitting podcast
Carson Demer's article on Modern Daily Knitting
Friday, August 9, 2024
Episode 328 - Knitting at the Olympics
No, we are not knitting at, nor are at the Olympics. We are enjoying the athletic endeavors from the comfort of our homes. 😊 But hey... I did hear that there's a diver who knits in the stands. Anyone else hear about that?
What are we wearing?
Wishes by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Wishes
What are we stalking?
Matryoshkats by Anna Hrachovec
Eiffel Showers by Susan Ashcroft
Islet Triangle by Leila Raven
Oddities by Hunter Hammerson
Fall Come Back Now by Megan Williams
On the Contrary by Amanda Kremer
Karamelli Sweater by Vera Valimaki
What are we knitting?
Breezeway by Laura Aylor
Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli
Suri Shirt by Caidree
Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli
Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for your support!
What have we finished?
Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill
Little Boxes Socks by Summer Lee
Knitting in the news!
Diver Tom Daly's 2024 Olympic sweater
AI knit and crochet scam warning
Mystery knitters show off summer ice cream display
Emotional Support Chickens in the news
Friday, July 26, 2024
Episode 327 - Knitting chart tips part 2
What are we wearing?
Islet Drop by Leila Raven
Sharlene's Islet Drop
What are we stalking?
Little Squares Knitted Blanket by Julie Harrison
Agave by Yumiko Alexander
Pop by Margaret
Breeze sleeveless airy top by Irene Lin
Wave by Kim Hargreaves
What are we knitting?
Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill
Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli
Breezeway by Laura Aylor
Suri Shirt by Caidree
Little Boxes Socks by Summer Lee
Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep
What have we finished?
Islet Drop by Leila Raven
Sharlene's Islet Drop
Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku
We chat some more about knitting from charts with some listener tips and ideas for using both paper patterns and digital patterns.
Friday, July 12, 2024
Episode 326 - Knitting chart tips
What are we wearing?
Look, Squirrel by Casapinka
Sharlene's Look, Squirrel
Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Pure Joy
What are we stalking?
Latte Da by Dana Fehrenbach
Lova by Britt-Marie Brehmer
Seashell Sweater Light by Minimi Knit Design
Nila by Natasha Hornby
Fleetwood by Tanis Lavalee
Shenanifriends by Cori Eichelberger
What are we knitting?
Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli
Breezeway by Laura Taylor
Islet Drop by Leila Raven
Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho
Gayle's test knit
Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep
We talk about knitting from charts, and have some tips to get you started or to keep you going.