Episode 63 - Back to the beach

We are back at the beach with this episode. Unfortunately that means there is a bit of ambient noises from a variety of sources. Hopefully it won't be too distracting as we catch up on what we have been knitting and doing the past month. Details below and at the end of the episode about our second colors of fall KAL, using the  Colors of Fall 2014 from Pantone. We hope this will give us all time and space to think about creating something lovely to wear when Fall 2014 arrives. If you use social media, please share your yarn and photos using the hashtag #yarniacscolors2014


What are we wearing?

Spring Showers by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Spring Showers

Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmeier
Gayle's Vitamin D

What are we stalking?

Outlined by Suvi Simola

Lady Charming by Veera Välimäki

Rhombi by Terry Kruse

Pin-Striped Sweater Tee by Jenjoyce Design

Floral Opulence  by Rosalyn Jung

Candelia by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Sharlene's Candelia

…a hint of summer by Isabell Kraemer

What are we knitting?

Jaywalker by Grumperina
Sharlene's previously knit Jaywalker socks 1, 2, and 3

Viajante by Martina Behm
Sharlene's Viajante in progress

Kestrel yarn from Quince and Co.

Liesl by Coco knits

Learn to Knit a Log Cabin Blanket by Staci Perry

What have we finished?

AfterThought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman
Sharlene's Afterthoughts 2

tea toters by Julie Tarsha

Golden Pear hat by Melissa Thomson
Gayle's Golden Pear

Clincher by Ash Kearns
Gayle's Clincher
Sharlene's Clincher

Our Colors of Fall 2014 KAL open June 1! We had so much fun with everyone picking colors and styling our "looks" that we decided to do it again. Details and chat can be found in our group on Ravlery.

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Episode 62 - We talk design with Wendy Bernard!

Similar to wool, Gayle and I have a lot to learn about garment design and how designers do the magic they do. Like our wool series, we'd like to start an occasional series with designers, the work they do, and how they do it. Our guest today is Wendy Bernard, author and designer of the popular Custom Knits series and the Knit and Tonic blog. Wendy also has a fabulous new stitch dictionary coming out next week Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary. This is a fabulous stitch dictionary with a twist--each stitch pattern includes instructions and charts to knit from the top or the bottom. If you have ever switched up a pattern to knit it top-down as I have, you know what a cool resource this is for a knitter! If you've ever wanted to add a little bit of bling to an edging, or change a ribbing to something other than k2 p2, then this resource should find a way onto your bookshelf. One of my favorite features of this book is the index that organizes stitch patterns by multiples, making it easy to swap out the stitch pattern on a hat or garment edge.

We were lucky enough to chat with Wendy a week before the new book's release and snag a copy for one lucky listener.  Wendy is as lovely and down-to-earth as she sounds in her blog and books, and we enjoyed our chat immensely.

Gayle and I have knit several of Wendy Bernard's designs including:
Lion Neck Cardigan
Sharlene's Lion Neck Cardigan
Gayle's Lion Neck 1
Gayle's Lion Neck 2
Favorite Cardigan
Sharlene's Favorite 
Gayle's Favorite
Yogini Bolero
Sharlene's Bolero
Gayle's Bolero 1
Gayle's Bolero 2
Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman
OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams
Flamingo Mittens by Spilly Jane

What are we knitting?
Jaywalker by Grumperina
Viajante by Martina Behm
Clincher by Ash Kearns
Gayle's Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard

What are we stalking?
Opan sock yarn
Susan B. Anderson's Opal socks
Pakucho organic cotton
Quince and Company Sparrow yarn
Quince and Company Quince yarn

Wendy's new book is available here:



 

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Episode 61: Catch up!

It has been slightly longer than usual between our recording of episodes and we have a bit of catch up to do! We've finished some projects, stalked a few new things, and rediscovered sock knitting.We also add a little more to the inspirations discussion. We talk about fiber, and if we are inspired by the fiber to make the projects we do, or if the pattern inspires us to pick the fiber and project. Process or project knitter? Do new techniques draw you in or do you prefer something more familiar? Most of us are probably a combination of all these things combined. Either way, I am sure you will all agree that picking our projects is exciting and inspirational in and of itself.

What are we wearing?
February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne
Sharlene's February Lady Sweater
Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard

What are we stalking?
Vanadium by Lisa Mutch
Raiun by Kirstin Johnstone
Chance of Showers by Heidi Kirrmaier
Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmaier
Angry Sheep Cardigan by Pinneguri

What are we knitting?
AfterThought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman
Viajante by Martina Behm
Clincher by Ash Kearns
Secrecy by Hanna Maciejewska
Fairy SnowCap by Romi Hill
Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman

What have we finished?
Svalbard by Bristol Ivy
AfterThought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman
Clincher by Ash Kearns
Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard
Fireflies Rising Shawlette by Helen Stewart

Inspirations Part 2
Fiber inspiration! Are you a knitter who is inspired by patterns and then picks yarn to make your project? Or are you a knitter who is inspired by yarns and then picks patterns to go along with it?

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