Episode 234: Loving the stash in 2020

This post contains links to Ravelry.

Welcome to our annual episode with Ravelry group moderator Robbie! You'll find Robbie on Ravelry as BoxySweaterGal. We recorded by phone, so there are a couple of places where it sounds like we are talking over each other, caused by the occasional internet blip. 

What are we wearing?
Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Robbie's Conjuring up another Boxy

Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku

Robbie's SKYP-ing to the polls

Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Dragonflies

The Throwover by Andrea Mowry

Gayle's Throwover

Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Luder

Gayle's Hermione socks

What are we stalking?

Olive Leaf Pullover by Ririko

aco by eri shimizu

The Weekender Light by Andrea Mowry

Mitten Ornament by Jared Flood

The Classic by Espace Tricot

What are we knitting?

Boxy by Joji Locatelli

ADVENTure Gnome by Sarah Schira

Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher

Robbie's two at a time socks

Parallelolamb by Stephen West

Big Sister by Hinterm Stein

Neil the Narwhal by Michelle Alvarez

Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones

What have we finished?

Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Robbie's Scrappy Boxy

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Colby 6

Waffle Knit Dishcloth by Debbie Andriulli

Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

Let's talk stash with Robbie! We discuss ways in which we have curated our stash, and how 2020 changed the way we will think about our stash forever.

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Episode 233 - SIKAL 2021 Planning

 

What are we wearing?

Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry

Sharlene's Fade

Gayle's Fade

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's SSSweater

What are we stalking?

Spiked Dog Collar by Megan Barclay

Amigurumi Candle by ChiWei Ranck

Bounce by Tin Can Knits

Fleur by Espace Tricot

Airy Secret by Hinterm Stein

Dot Knots Cardi by Lori Versaci

What are we knitting?

Parallelolamb by Stephen West

Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn

Waffle Knit Dishcloth by Debbie Andriulli

Neil the Narwhal by Michelle Alvarez

Big Sister by Hinterm Stein

Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What have we finished?

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Colby Hats

Gayle's Colby Hats

BA Cool by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's BA Cool

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

We talk a bit about the upcoming annual Self-Indulgent Knit/crochet-a-long for 2021. Please use hashtags #sikal2021 #yarniacs #yarniacspodcast for this event.

Use #handknits everyday if you will be wearing your hand knits along with us in January!

Episode 232 - Knitting blankets, part 1

What are we wearing?

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

Sharlene's KP Pullover

Ranunculus by Midori Hirose

Gayle's Ranunculus

What are we stalking?

Happy Hipster by Espace Tricot

Tidings Shawl by Helen Stewart

Painted Pullover by Caitlin Hunter

Ease by Alicia Plummer

Barnloft Hat by Kelly McClure

Tyto Mitts by Nina Pommerenke

Constellate by Hunter Hammersen

Permutation by Hunter Hammersen

Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What are we knitting?

Parallelolamb by Stephen West

Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

The Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones

Waffle Knit Dishcloth by Debbie Andiulli

Neil the Narwhal by Michelle Alvarez

We start a discussion about crafting blankets, get unceremoniously booted offline, have a bit of trouble connecting and decide to split the blanket discussion into two episodes. So join us next time for the second half!

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Episode 231 - Knitting under tension

 

What are we wearing?

Blueprint by Joan Forgione

Sharlene's Blueprint

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's SSSSweater

What are we stalking?

Fig & Fireside by Tif Neilan

Giant Snail by Megan Lapp

The World's Simplest Mittens by tincanknits

Slouchy by Lisa Mutch

Big Sister by Hinterm Stein

Gracious by Espace Tricot

Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What are we knitting?

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Parallelolamb by Stephen West

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

Neil the Narwhal by Michelle Alvarez

The Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones

What have we finished?

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

Supersoft 100% Uld from Holst Garn

Elephant Park by Gabrielle Danskknit

Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers

Episode 230 - Knitting and staying sane through 2020

 What are we wearing?

Look, Squirrel! by Casapinka

Sharlene's Squirrel sweater

Purlbreak by Stephen West

Gayle's Purlbreak

Dotty Cardigan by Stephanie Lau

Gayle's Dotty

What are we stalking?

Chevrollelogram by Stephen West

Season of Persimmons by Yellowcosmo

Beautiful version of Season of Persimmons knit by bsassyp

Coastal Crop Raglan by Tif Neilan

Color Check Afghan by Barbara Spencer Hawk

Rainbow version of Color Check Afghan knit by ylime102

Peace Love Joy Shawl by Cold Comfort Knits

Flowers in the Air by Sachiko Uemura

What are we knitting?

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

Parallelolamb by Stephen West

Gayle is also working on KP Pullover :) 

Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers

Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Twinkle Twinkle Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart

Dissent Toque by Andrea Rangel

We discuss some of the difficulties we are facing with COVID-19 quarantines, being unable to gather with family and friends, and why we just need to be kind to ourselves during this time. 

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Episode 229 - Knitting the Colors of Fall Wrap Up

 

What are we wearing?

Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's wrap

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's sweater

What are we stalking?

Bowen by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Bowen

Beacon by Shellie Anderson

Klo or Klee by Bonne Marie Burns

The Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones

Wryit by Kate Davies

Eaves by Kate Oates

What are we knitting?

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers

Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn

Demoiselle Arc-en-ciel (Little Miss Rainbow) by Solenn Couix-Loarer

We wrap up the Colors of Fall KAL!

WillowGroveKnits post 103

Irena Bee post 58

Holity post 87

coneyhotdog2004 post 66

cmyeh102 post 70

JennifterSC post 69

arrivers3 post 75

Episode 228 - Knitting organically

The following pattern and project links direct you to the pattern's or project's Ravelry page. 

What are we wearing? 
Breathe and Hope by Casapinka

Sharlene's Breathe and Hope

Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose

Gayle's Pappus Pullover

What are we stalking?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's famous collars

Dissent by Elithea Whittaker

Dissent Pullover by Andrea Rangel

Dissent by Andrea Rangel

Dissent Toque by Andrea Rangel

Knitorious RBG by Park Williams

Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi

KP Yoke Rasen by Ririko

Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers

Glenwood by Cheryl Toy

What are we knitting?

Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Susurrus by Joji Locatelli

Twinkle, Twinkle Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart

Demoiselle Arc-en-ciel (Little Miss Rainbow) by Solenn Couix-Loarer

Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What have we finished?

Dryer ball 1

Dryer balls 2

Thank-you Neighborhood Fiber Company for the organic Studio Sock sample skeins!

You can read more about GOTS organic certification here.

An interview with Karida Collins of Neighborhood Fiber Company here. 

 Visit the #sheepwithaview hashtag on Instagram for some fun photos!

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Episode 227 - Knitting and Wool in the News

The following pattern and project links direct you to the pattern's or project's Ravelry page. 

What are we wearing?

Breathe and Hope by Casapinka

Confetti by Veera Valimaki

Gayle's Confetti

What are we stalking?

Brookgreen Cardi by Laura Aylor

Collecting Breeze by Shinobu Sasaki

emPower Lace by Rosemary Hill

Little Miss Rainbow by Solenn Croix-Loarer

Ingens by Inga Semmingsen

Sahra Sweater by Leeni How

What are we knitting?

Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli

Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn

Susurrus by Joji Locatelli

What have we finished?

Sharlene's fake hornets nest

Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie

Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

Wool in the news!

The world's most expensive sheep

Stephanie Pearl McFee, the Yarn Harlot

Harvard University 3D printing of wool

Blizzard conditions could complicate round up of sheep in Iceland.

sheepcentral.com Warning! This site includes images and stories about meat farming and wool farming.

Sheep farmers could profit by shifting to forest 

John Stamos will knit you a scarf!

Episode 226 - Comfort knitting

The following pattern and project links direct you to the pattern's or project's Ravelry page. 

What are we wearing?

Look, Squirrel by Casapinka

Sharlene's Look, Squirrel

What are we stalking?

Mood Cardigan by Jeanette Sloan

Summer Fairy by Ririko

Spin Me Around by Catherine Bligh

Gracious by Espace Tricot

What are we knitting?

Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli

Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn

Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie

Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

We share a little bit about what things were like locally this past week with the CZU Lightning Complex fires and mass evacuations.

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Episode 225 - Knitting Hornets and Unicorns of the Sea

 

The following pattern and project links direct you to the pattern's or project's Ravelry page.

What are we wearing?
Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter
Sharlene's Maypop
BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
Gayle's BlueSand

What are we stalking?
Nether Garments - Adult (September) by Elizabeth Zimmermann
Fake Hornets Nest by L.a.p. crochet creations
Leafbird by Bernice Lim

Love Grows Here by Cally Monster

Neil the Narwhal and Wendy the Whale by Michelle Alvarez

Quiet Starts by Joji Locatelli

What are we knitting?

Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli

Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie

Susurrus by Joji Locatelli

Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What have we finished?

Look, Squirrel by Casapinka

Spruce & Lichen by Tif Neilan

Assookinakii by Candice English

Gayle's Assookinakii

Before we sign off, we discuss a few listener tips for using stitch markers and wearing shawls and discuss the Colors of Fall 2020 Knit-a-long.

Some resources for wearing shawls include:

How to wear a rectangular shawl by Melanie Berg

How to wear Viajante by Martina Behm

4 scarves worn 16 ways from Nordstrom

How to wear a pashmina by Very Pashmina

Episode 224 - Knitting with our wardrobe of stitch markers

The following pattern and project links direct you to the pattern's or project's Ravelry page. 

What are we wearing?

Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Farallon

Elizabeth Doherty's website

BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's BlueSand

What are we stalking?

"Ombre All Day" Pants by Lauren Riker

"Ombre All Day" Shorts by Laren Riker

emPower People Bracelets by Diane L. Augustin

Small Sausage Dog by Amanda Berry

Amanda Berry's website

Twinkle Twinkle Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart

Lee Blanket by Kate Oates

Shik'is Hat by Jennifer Berg

Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What are we knitting?

Look, Squirrel! by Casapinka

linen sweater

Susurrus by Joji Locatelli

Spruce & Lichen by Tif Nielan

Assookinakii by Candice English

What have we finished?

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

We discuss the humble stitch marker, and ways we use them to enhance and aid our knitting, and add a bit of bling too! :) 

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Episode 223 - Shawl knitting: Where are they now?

The following pattern and project links direct you to the pattern's or project's Ravelry page. 

What are we wearing?

Donner by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Donner

Fading Point by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Fading Point

What are we stalking?

emPower People by Casapinka

emPower People website

emPower People by Laverne Benton

emPower People sewing pattern available here

Collier by Marias Garn 

0-1494 Radiant Scribbies by DROPS design

Sakura Face Scrubbies by K.A.M.E. Crochet 

Cowgirl by Emilie Luis

Enchantée by Emilie Luis

Fog by Alina Schneider

Syrinx by Stephanie Earp

What are we knitting?

Look, Squirrel by Casapinka

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Super Simple Summer Sweater (Joji Locatelli website link)

Villa Wrap by Helen Stewart

Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie

Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What have we finished?

Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart

Sharlene ripped hers

Sharlene's emPower cowl #1

Sharlene's emPower cowl #2

Breathe and Hope by Casapinka

Sharlene's Breathe and Hope

Solasta by Amalia

Where are they now?

Ishbel by Ysolda Teague

Jujuy by Joji Locatelli

Outing Shawl by Irene Lin

Episode 222 - School of Knit: Picking Up Stitches

The following pattern and project links direct you to the pattern's or project's Ravelry page. 

What are we wearing?

Donner by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Donner

Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Like a Cloud

Gayle's Like a Cloud

What are we stalking?

Java by Julie Knits in Paris

Sundial by Janina Kallio

Parallelolamb by Stephen West

Trescao Jumper by Anna Dervout

Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston

Instagram: Maressa Made

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

What are we knitting?

Breathe and Hope by Casapinka

Look, Squirrel by Casapinka

Solasta by Kindred Red

Susurrus by Joji Locatelli

Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What have we finished?

Kitten hats! 

March Hat by Meghan Babin

Gayle's hats

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Rafa's Hat

School of Knit!

We talk about picking up stitches, and some online resources to help you get over this hurdle!

Picking up stitches videos from Purl Soho

How to Pick Up Stitches Correctly and Evenly from Plymouth Yarn Magazine

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Episode 221 - Colors of Fall knit-a-long kick off!

The following pattern and project links direct you to the pattern's or project's Ravelry page. 

What are we wearing?

Ranunculus by Mirodi Hirose

Sharlene's Ranunculus

Gayle's Ranunculus

Gayle's Throwover

What are we stalking?

Dambisa Socks by Noma Ndlovu

Ruched Shawl - Light by Noma Ndlovu

Kiboushi by Ririko

Fogeater Hat by Kelly McClure

Spruce & Lichen by Tif Neilan

Grey Space by Tif Neilan

Wanderlight by Tif Neilan

Nimbus Sweater by Yiğitcan Vatansever

Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What are we knitting?

Breathe and Hope by Casapinka

Kitten ears hat

Scrappy Smarled Hat by Tif Neilan

Solasta by Kindred Red

What have we finished? 

Annabelle Blouse by Hobbii Designs

Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid

Gayle's C.C. beanie

Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose

Episode 220 - Knitting our hearts on our sleeves

How are we feeling?
We encourage you to take advantage of the many online resources available to educate and inspire you to be actively anti-racist.  For knitters and crafters, you may like this resource:
BIPOC in Fiber

What are we stalking?
Yorlin by Kate Davies
Turn a Tunip Profit by Tatyana Grigoryan
Ennez Balloran by Anne Regourd
Susurrus by Joji Locatelli
Solasta by Kindred Red

What are we knitting?
Annabelle Blouse by Hobbii Design
Breathe and Hope by Casapinka
March Hat by Megan Babin
Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose


Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What have we finished?
Asagi by Bristol Ivy
Scrappy Smarled by Tif Neilan
Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner

We talk about sleeves. Top-down sleeves, bottom-up sleeves, and a few other knit sleeves as well. There is probably a lot we still need to say, but for now, this will get the conversation going. If you want to talk more sleeves, visit our Ravelry group here.

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Episode 219 - Introducing the Colors of Fall 2020

 

What are we wearing?

Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty
Obsidian by Lisa Mutch
Gayle's Obsidian

What are we stalking?
Annabelle Blouse by Hobbii Design
Look, Squirrel! by Casapinka
Nuala by Libby Jonson
Boxy by Joji Locatelli
Scrappy Smarled by Tif Neilan
Omgwtf2020 by Mary Annarella
Loch by Tincanknits

What are we knitting?
Asagi by Bristol Ivy
Breathe and Hope by Casapinka
Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart
Sharlene's Habitation Throw
Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirosi
Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson
Gayle's Deep Breath Sweater
Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner


Thank-you to our sponsor Candy Skein!

What have we finished?
The Throwover by Andrea Mowry
Gayle's Throwover

We introduce our annual Colors of Fall Knit-a-long for 2020! The planning thread for chat for the KAL can be found on Ravelry here. Have fun with it! Remember that part of the fun is to photograph your finished clothing or accessory with a fall outfit. :)

Episode 218 - Knitting to keep it together during SIP

Coming to you with another episode recorded each from our own homes. :( Recording separately is definitely not as much fun, and comes with its own challenges. Especially when my old computer decided to give up the ghost this week. Sigh. Computer troubles aside, I know all of us collectively are having a hard time right now. The future is unknown and sheltering in place is hard. Be strong, knit on, support each other, stay safe and wash your hands! Remember, we are keeping our loved ones safe.
- Sharlene

What are we wearing?
Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter
Sharlene doesn't have photos up yet, please look at Gayle's instead!
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Like a Cloud

What are we stalking?
Crème Caramel by Knitting For Breakfast
Stitches - Animal Crossing by Hi Sheep
Golden Hour Sweater by Maria G Knits
Cormo Sport from Sincere Sheep
Hard Cider by Thea Coleman
Soft Flow by Hanna Maciejewska
From Grandma with Love by Melanie Berg

What are we knitting?
Breathe and Hope by Casapinka
Sharlene's Breathe and Hope
Asagi by Bristol Ivy
Lindy Chain from Knit Picks
The Throwover by Andrea Mowry
Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner



Thank-you to our sponsor Candy Skein!

What have we finished?
Blueprint by Joan Forgione
Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers
March Hat by Meghan Babin
June Hat by Meghan Kelly

Where are they now?
#241 Neck Down V Neck Shaped Cardigan by Diane Soucy
Sharlene's version of #241
Let it fall by Matilda Kruse
Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter
Gayle's Maypop Hoodie
Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter
Gayle's Soldotna
Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill
Gayle's Peer Pressure
Annulaire by Hilary Smith Callis
Gayle's Annulaire
So Faded by Andrea Mowry

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Episode 217 - Sheltering in place–keeping it real!

 

What are we wearing?

Divvy by JumperCables
Sharlene's Divvy
Gayle made Divvy too

What are we stalking?
Mooncat Shawl by Kelly McClure
Breathe and Hope by Casapinka
Kawoon by Elena Fedotova
Gayle is stalking blankets
Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie
Dutch Rabbits by Rachel Borello Carroll
Botanisk Hage by Inga Semmingsen

What are we knitting?
Blueprint by Joan Forgione
Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart
Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers
The Throwover by Andrea Mowry
Sock Yarn Memory Blanket

Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished?
Dawe by Amy Miller
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Sharlene's Bits and Bobs
Goldfish Memory by Casapinka
Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid

We discuss a little bit about sheltering in place and a reminder to keep it real! Not everyone and every family is dealing with stresses the same way, and many of us are dealing with loss of income and jobs; essential jobs that take us in harms way; dealing with trying to work at home while homeschooling; sick family members or self; lack of focus or direction; and overall grief and fear of an unknown future.

Episode 216 - School of knit: increases

This is our second episode recorded remotely while we shelter in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Be well everyone!

What are we wearing?
Confetti by Veera Välimäki
Sharlene's Confetti
Boxy by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Boxy

What are we stalking?
Georgie Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart
Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart
Yooko Cardigan by Rosa P.
Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers
Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers
Zephyr by Celia McAdam Cahill

What are we knitting?
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Goldfish Memory by Casapinka
Blueprint by Joan Forgionne
BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
Gayle's Sock Yarn Memory Blanket
The Throwover by Andrea Mowry


Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished?
Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty
Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart
Fairy Dust by Dani Sunshine
Gayle's Fairy Dust
Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid
Gayle's Beanie

School of Knit!
Increase resources
Technique videos by Very Pink

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Episode 215 - Knitting while sheltering in place

 

Gayle and I are sheltering in place right now, spending lots of time on Ravelry chatting in the forums, stalking, and giving those little hearts. We're both working from home when possible, and exploring online resources for cooking, books, museums, and movies. I hope everyone is finding ways to reach out to others, stay healthy, and support those essential workers who are allowing many to shelter at home. Stay safe everyone and go wash your hands! Happy knitting!

- Sharlene


What are we wearing?
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Sharlene's Ranunculus
No. 10 from Önling
Gayle's Ranunculus
Zweig by Caitlin Hunter
Gayle's Zweig
Sharlene's Zweig

What are we stalking?
Purple Coke Sweater by Katrin Schneider
Purple Coke by Katrin Schneider
Spring is in the Air by Hinterm Stein
Enkel ribbelue by Wenche Roald
The Throwover by Andrea Mowry
Carlina Pullover by Whitney Hayward
Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose


Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!






What are we knitting?
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones
Goldfish Memory by Casapinka
Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty
Dawe by Amy Miller
Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart
BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
Fairy Dust by Dani Sunshine

What have we finished?
Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Dad

Tamarugo by Anna Hintikka

Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones

The SIKAL has been extended to May 1 at least!
The Science of Well Being Yale course on Coursera

Episode 214 - Choosing a Cast-on

What are we wearing?
Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter
The Throwback by Andrea Mowry

What are we stalking?
Borb the Crow by Verdandi Skov
Eezra by Rosa P
Swinside by Becky Baker
Wool & Berries by Joji Locatelli
Hazeldene by Xiaowei Design
Long Love by Ankestrick




Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What are we knitting?
Goldfish Memory by Casapinka
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Blue Sand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn
Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Dad

What have we finished?
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
No. 10 from Önling
No. 11 from Önling
Sorrel by Wool & Pine
Magical Mermaid Hat by Kristy Griffard

There are lots of different cast-ons that knitters can use. Like Gayle and I, perhaps you have a few that are your "go to" cast-ons. But there are a few situations where you might benefit from learning and using a different or new-to-you method of casting on. In this segment, we discuss some of the options out there, and why you might choose to use a different cast-on from your usual method.

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Episode 213 - Stitches West 2020

 

Gayle and I have just returned from spending the weekend at the Stitches West event in Santa Clara. Stitches West is a large retail needle arts event with a large market place and classes. We also worked at the Western Sky Knits booth, helping with set-up, sales, and tear-down. One of the best things about any large fiber event is the people watching. Or in this case, the sweater watching. Trends we noticed included combining two or more strands of yarn together to create fabric; colorwork sweaters are still popular; new textures, such as the slubby yarn we saw at Western Sky Knits; and we noticed that many dyers are bringing back non-superwash bases. There is so much to see at a show like this and even though we try to at least walk the whole show floor, we still miss things! But we had a fabulous time and enjoyed spending time with friends and listeners. We hope you enjoy our brief recap!

- Sharlene

Slubby fingering from Western Sky Knits
The wedding dress we saw in the Forbidden Fibers booth

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli
stitchinsenorita's Super Simple Summer Sweater
Old School by Veera Valimaki
Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

Sorrel by Wool & Pine
Sharlene's Sorrel
Magnolia Sock from Western Sky Knits
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Gayle's Ranunculus

Love Note by tincanknits
Sharlene's Love Note
Clio by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Clio
Sheer V sweater by Jessie Mae Martinson
Paper Daisies by Lisa K. Ross
Calan Mai by Voolenvine



Thank-you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits!

Puntilla by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Puntilla
Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter
Gayle's Maypop

Handspun Hope - handspun yarn from Rwanda
These felted animals are just adorable!
Grace by Jane Richmond

Episode 212 - Sweater Elements

What are we wearing?
Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty
A Cropped Sweater for Winter by Andi Satterlund

What are we stalking?
Dar by Bristol Ivy
Japan Sleeves by Joji Locatelli
January Hat by Courtney Kelley
February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn
Big Sister by Hinterm Stein

What are we knitting?
Dawe by Amy
Goldfish Memory by Casapinka
Sorrel by Wool and Pine
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones
Twistmas by Espace Tricot

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What have we finished?
Sorrel by Wool and Pine

Our discussion about picking patterns continues, specifically looking at different elements of sweaters and the reminder to knit something that you will really be able to incorporate into your wardrobe!