Friday, September 22, 2023

Episode 305 - Knitting with yarns that last

What are we wearing?
KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu
Gayle's Swap Wrap

What are we stalking?
Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk
Puuteri Cardigan by Veera Välimäki
Easy Peasy Knitted Gloves by Valentina Conzano
Skipton gloves by Liz Thompson
Autumn Romantic Shrug by Marina Supova

What are we knitting/crocheting?
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio
Bright Side by Espace Tricot
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Flax by Tincanknits
Archer by Elizabeth Doherty



Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense!

 






What have we finished?
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio 🐸
Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo 🐸
Lunki scarf by Anu Anoniemi 

Where are they now?
We chat a bit about yarns that have lasted through the years. 

Friday, September 8, 2023

Episode 304 - Knitting with crochet

What are we wearing?
Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Soyokaze by Ririko
Gayle's Soyokaze

What are we stalking?
Jenny Jacket V-neck by PetiteKnit
All Used Up Cardigan by Julia-Maria Hegenbart
Floating Ribbons by Jennifer Weissman
Pilaster by Julia Hoover

What are we knitting?
Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Lunki by Anu Ahoniemi 
Bright Side by Espace Tricot


Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense!

 




What have we finished?
Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli

We discuss using crochet to complement your mad knitting skills!

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Episode 303 - Knitting the Colors of Fall Prizes

What are we wearing?
Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan
Ripple Bralette by Jesse Maed Designs

What are we stalking?
AT AT Attack by Richard Boxhall
Chicken Knit by Pia Trans
Cloud Peak Cardigan by Joji Locatelli
Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli
The Granny Pop V-Neck Sweater by MJ's Off The Hook Designs
Granny Square Cardigan by Tonya Skalozub
Lola Chic by Annie Lupton
Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino

What are we knitting?
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio
Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli
Bright Side by Espace Tricot



We would like to thank our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!









What have we finished?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Himari by Eisaku Toro Design Team
Gayle's Himari hat
Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee
Entrapment by Hunter Hammersen
Powder Blue by Lisa Chemery
Gayle's Powder Blue

We do a wee update on the Colors of Fall Knit-along! There is a month left to submit entries for prizes, though if you are not playing along for prizes, we hope you will continue to share your projects whenever you finish!

Friday, August 11, 2023

Episode 302 - Knitting and winding yarn

We include a segment in the episode about winding yarn that we previously recorded. We were going to discuss this topic, but after listening to the previous episode, we decided it had all the points we wanted to discuss and so was worth listening again. We call it "School of Knit: Best of!" Enjoy!

What are we wearing?
Sharlene has failed at wearing her hand-knit socks!
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Gayle's Ranunculus

What are we stalking?
Maybury Cardigan by Ami Lowden
Arconia by Ami Lowden
Mabel's version 
Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli
Diamond Heel Sock by Laura Salisbury
All Things Spring by Annie Lupton

What are we knitting?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Himari by Eisaku Noro Design Team
Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee
Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli
Powder Blue by Lisa Chemery
Bright Side by Espace Tricot




We would like to thank our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!












What have we finished?
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Elfbaby hat by Robyn Weldon
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Gayle's Ariana

Friday, July 28, 2023

Episode 301 - Knit one, teach one!

What are we wearing?
Shortie socks we have both made include the Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner

What are we stalking?
Coastal Highway by Lisa Ross
Field Sweater by Camilla Vad
String of Pearls by Roseanna Murray
Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino
Springfling by The Petite Knitter

What are we knitting? (and crocheting!)
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee
Sotto il sole by Joji Locatelli



Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!









What have we finished?
Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Elton Pullover
It's Not About the Hat by Susan Rainey
Unbearable Hat by Les Garçons
February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn
Gayle's February Hat
Shifty by Andrea Lowry
Gayle's Shifty

Gayle and Sharlene talk about their experiences teaching and why teaching is important to the fiber arts industry. Knit one, teach one!

Friday, July 14, 2023

Episode 300 - Knitting 300

Today's episode is something a little different! We celebrate the magic number 300. We have no idea how many podcasts make it to this measure of longevity, but here we are—still with no exit strategy. This is 300. 

What are we wearing?
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's old Donner
Magical Thinking by Casapinka
Sharlene's Magical Thinking

What are we knitting?
Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee
Sotto il sole by Joji Locatelli



Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!






Friday, June 30, 2023

Episode 299 - Rowing out in knitting

What are we wearing?
Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan
Little Bird by Veera Valimaki
Gayle's Little Bird
Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommers
Gayle's Hoodie Shawl

What are we stalking?
Octopus for a Preemie Facebook Group
Sample octopus here
Puff Stitch Hat by B. Hooked Crochet & Knitting
Breezeway by Laura Aylor
Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen
Anabelle Crop by Olfa Putano Designs
Girly Feeling Shawl by Dolly Laishram
Motion Head by Jennifer Beale

What are we knitting?
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Shifty by Andrea Mowry
Ariana by Amy Cristoffers
Himari by Eisaku Noro Design Team




What have we finished?
Colby by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Colby hat

Do you know what "rowing out" is and how to lessen it? It's common for knitters to occasionally battle stitches that appear uneven or rowed out. We talk some tips on how to solve the issue. 
Elizabeth Doherty's blog post on rowing out here.
The video is here.