Friday, January 26, 2024

Episode 314 - Happy 12th anniversary!

Popular designers

- Who is Elizabeth Zimmermann?

Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann

- Who is Stephen West?

- Who is Stephanie Pearl-McFee?

The Yarn Harlot blog

- Who is TinCanKnits?

Flax by TinCanKnits

Flax Light by TinCanKnits

Crochet or other crafts

- What is a granny square?

- What is crochet?

Technique

- What are short rows?

- What is double knitting?

- What is ladder back jacquard?

It's Not about the Hat by Susan Rainey



Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!





Popular patterns

- What is Hitofude?

Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu

- What is Bits and Bobs?

Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones

- What is the Sunday Sweater?

Sunday Sweater by PetiteKnit

Sunday Cardigan by PetiteKnit

- What is the Baby Surprise Jacket?

Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann

Baby Sweater on Two Needles by Elizabeth Zimmermann

February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynn

Books

- Who is Jo March?

- Who is Elizabeth Zimmermann?

- Who is Rachael Herron?

- Who is Stephanie Pearl-McPhee?

Construction technique

- What is set-in sleeves?

- What is a circular yoke?

- What is a toe-up sock?

Bonus questions: Ravelry

- What is Ravelry Radar?

- What are 'helpful projects?'



Friday, January 12, 2024

Episode 313 - Knitting Hazards: Moths and Hubris

 What are we wearing?

Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan Anderson

Sharlene's Some Kind of Wonderful

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater

Clio by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Clio


What are we stalking?

The Hubby Hat by Anna Johanna

Double thick hat by Kareema Ali

Woven Warmth by Nancy Marchant

Little Gemstones by Claire Slade

Soft Spot Pullover by Elina Maaria


What are we knitting?

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

Practice Yoga Wrap by Celia Cahill

Arabella by Ann McCauley


Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!





What have we finished?

Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Colby

Mountain Town Hat by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Mountain Town Hat

Penguin by Justine T. 

Sharlene's Pierre Penguin

December Bow by PetiteKnit

Gayle's December Bow

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Lucky Wrap Hat by Safiyyah Talley

Vestover by Elisabeth Judith


A few links on moth control:

The Spruce

Martha Stewart

Be vigilant!