Episode 245 - Knitting and the pandemic 15

 

What are we wearing?

Beacon by Shellie Anderson

What are we stalking?

Beyond the Dunes by Hinterm Stein

Pantlets by Lisa Chemery

Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket by Purl Soho

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Float by Dawn Barker

Calico by Dawn Barker

Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine

Toften by Weststrand Sisters

What are we knitting?

On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten

Leafbird by Yamagara

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Vintage Fairy Lights by Helen Stewart

What have we finished?

Susurrus by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene also knit Susurrus

The Dotty Beanie by Stephanie Jessica Lau

We discuss knitting and the "pandemic 15"!

Burra Bears will remake your sweaters into stuffed bears!

Episode 244 - Colors of Fall 2021 KAL Kick Off

Let's kick off the Colors of Fall 2021 Knit-a-long! Are you ready to dress for color success? Take a look at the New York palette here, and the London palette here. Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, the colors of the year for 2021 can be seen here. Chat for the knit-a-long can be found on Ravelry or on our Facebook page. 

What are we wearing? 

(Note: links lead to Ravelry pattern pages)

Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Green

Sharlene's Beekeeper

Ranunculus by Midori Hirose

Gayle's Ranunculus

What are we stalking?

Aureed by Meiju K-P

Bright Axis by Stephanie Lotven

Otra by Skeindeer Knits

Meara by Annie Lupton

What are we knitting?

Leafbird by yamagara

On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio

The Dotty Beanie by Stephanie Jessica Lau

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Episode 243 - Knitting Through Pattern Ennui part 2

After our discussion of pattern ennui last episode, listeners chimed in with some great thoughts and suggestions. So this episode we share some listener ideas and inspirations. Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts and/or listened to our thoughts! We appreciate every single one of you and truly love hearing from you. :) 

What are we wearing?

Love Note by tincanknits

Sharlene's tunic version of Love Note

Zweig by Caitlin Hunter

Gayle's Zweig

Sharlene's Zweig

What are we stalking?

Jabby by Anna Hrachovec

The Mochimochi Land website

Eimi by Tokuko Ochiai

Candy by Tokuko Ochiai

Da Crofters Kep by Wilma Malcolmson

The Scrappy Rug by Sheila Boyer

City Limits by Tannis Lavallee

I Heart Aran by Tannis Lavallee

Luminosity Sweater by Tannis Lavallee

Lifesavers by Tannis Lavallee

Rock It Tee by Tannis Lavallee

Camaro by Tannis Lavallee

What are we knitting?

Leafbird by Yamagara

Unbearable Hoodie by Les Garçons

Taming long floats

Sisterhood Set by Jen Peck

Thank you to our sponsor Candy Skein!

Make sure you listen to the ep for a special listener discount code on your next Candy Skein order!

What have we finished?

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Episode 242 - Knitting Through Pattern Ennui

Note: The following links take you to Ravelry.com

What are we wearing?

Susurrus by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Susurrus

Big Sister by Hinterm Stein

Gayle's Big Sister

What are we stalking?

Float by Dawn Barker

Shreds of Fog Mitts by Woolen Tales

Brusca from Retrosaia

Welcomin' Blanket by Naama Ido

Bohemia Cardi by Maison Dene

The LOVE Patterns by Ankestrick

• Big Love
• Great Love
• Little Love
• Long Love

What are we knitting?

Leafbird by Yamagara

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Sisterhood Set by Jen Peck

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Unbearable Hoodie by Les Garçons

Thank you to our sponsor Candy Skein!

What have we finished?

A couple of charity hats

Bento Boksy might be an ugh!

Hayven by Kate Oates

Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay

Sisterhood Set by Jen

We talk a little bit about our current state of pattern ennui... and some places to look for inspiration.

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Episode 241 - Self-indulgent knitting wrap up 2021

 

What are we wearing?

Love Note by tincanknits

Sharlene's Love Note

BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's BlueSand

What are we stalking?

Center Point Popover by Ainur Berkimbayeva

Rogue by Jenna Wilson

Sharlene's Rogue

Campfire Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Fleur Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Flamingo mobile by Rosanne Briggeman

Hopeful Hearts Fair Isle Hat by Quiet Isle Crafts

What are we knitting?

Bento Boksy by Åsa Tricosa

Bankhead by Susie Gourlay

Hayven by Kate Oates

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

What have we finished?

Beacon by Shellie Anderson

Sharlene's Beacon

Lee Blanket by Kate Oates

Gayle's Lee Blanket

Thank-You Hat - Big Rib Hat by Purl Soho

We wrap up the 2021 Self-indulgent KAL, chat about some of the fun projects, and there are a few prizes too!