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.

Friday, June 16, 2023

Episode 298 - Summer knitting, had me a blast!

What are we wearing?
Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider
Sharlene's Hood on the Moon
 Neon by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Neon
Veronika by Julie Weisenberger
Gayle's Veronika

What are we stalking?
Scrappy Granny Tee by Emily Marie Davis
Bolan by Leila Raven
Dumpling Bag by Jeannie Lee
Ariana by Amy Cristoffers
Gloria (pullover) by The Mercerie
Gloria Capelet by The Mercerie
Dreamy Road by Meiju K-P

What are we knitting?
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Sharlene's Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Granny stitch inspired shawl
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio
Sharlene's Summer Sidewalk
Shifty by Andrea Mowry






What have we finished?
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Antigone from De Rerum Natura
Gayle's Cloud Iridescence-inspired wrap

We talk about summer knitting—had me a blaaast! (Sing it... you know you want to!)
Do we knit different garments or use different fibers in warmer weather? How do we wear knitwear in the summer?

Friday, June 2, 2023

Episode 297 - Knitting the colors you see!

What are we wearing?
Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli
Veronika by Julie Weisenberger

What have we been stalking?
Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit
Northeasterly by Skeinanigans 
Himari Hat by Noro Design Team
In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton
Sun Spot Shawl by Laura Aylor

What are we knitting/crocheting?
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee


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What have we finished?
Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg
Sharlene's Power sweater
Ridgewalk Hat by Gabriela Roberts
Colby by Elizabeth Doherty
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones

We talk about how outside factors such as lighting can affect the way we see and interpret color.