Friday, December 29, 2023

Episode 312 - Knitting the Q & A

In this last episode of 2023, Gayle and Sharlene answer some of the questions you've sent us over the past few months. 

I'll link the yarns and patterns that we mention. 

Coast yarn from Holst Garn in Denmark
Ilha by Orlane Sucche

Some things that you might need in your knitting bag:
chocolate, readers/glasses, knitting light, earphones/headphones

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!








What patterns taught us the most about sweater construction?
Most of Elizabeth Doherty's patterns!
We'll focus on this in an episode next year.

Project that I went back to after I gained some knitting experience:
Tara by Alice Starmore
Sharlene's Tara

Techniques we don't love:
Leicht by Annette Schleicher (sock madness pattern)
Lady Eleanor Entrlac Stole by Kathleen Power Johnson

Technique we want to try?
Traveling loop

Lucky Hat Wrap by Safiyyah Talley

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Episode 311 - Knitting at the library

What are we wearing?

Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Marklee

Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul

Gayle's Ziggy Interrupted

What are we stalking?

The Incredible Blanket by Purl Soho

Take Wing by Jennifer Weissman

November20 by Ankestrick

The Mackintosh roses Shawl by Svetlana Tomina

Twila Pullover by Christina Körber-Reith

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Richard Boxhall

What are we knitting?

Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Claire in Paris by Susanna Kaartinen

Vestover by Elsabeth Judith



Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!








What have we finished?

Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson


Shawl talk!
In one of our past episodes, episode 136, we talk about ways to wear a shawl. Note that some of the resources that were available then are no longer live. Here is a short video from Craftsy on ways to wear your shawls. 

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Episode 310 - Knitting and natural dyeing

What are we wearing?
Sorrel by Wool & Pine
Confetti by Veera Valimaki
Gayle's Confetti

What are we stalking?
Kruger Wrap by Noma Ndlovu
Euphorbia Wrap by Ambah O'Brien
Nydia by Vanessa Smith
Reflections by Meiju K-P
Arabella by Ann McCauley

What are we knitting?
Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli
Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson
Vestover by Elisabeth Judith
Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen
City Limits by Tanis Lavallee



Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!










What have we finished?
GG 19-24 Traktor genser og lue by Ane Kydland Thomassen
Gayle's tractor hats

We chat a little bit about natural dyes and natural dyeing. Gayle had the opportunity to do some natural dyeing and tells us about the experience. If you would like to listen to our previous episode with Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep, please go to episode 52. 
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Friday, November 17, 2023

Episode 309 - Self-indulgent knitting preparations

What are we wearing?
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Gayle's Ariana

What are we stalking?
Double Bubble by Veera Valimaki
Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli
Bukiwe Shawl by Noma Ndlovu
Folly Skirt by Espace Tricot
Anna Tee by Sarah Stark
Here Comes the Sun by Olga Putano

What are we knitting?
Tractor hat by Ane Kydland Thomassen




Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!







What have we finished?
Girlfriends Cardigan by Ankestrick
Doocot by Kate Davies
Gayle's test knit bra top 
Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments

We chat about the #yarniacsSIKAL2024, the Yarniacs Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2024. We'll start on the December solstice so it's time to start the chat and planning. 
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Friday, November 3, 2023

Episode 308 - Knitting small circumferences

What are we wearing?
Granito by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Granito
Vestover by Elsebeth Judith
Gayle's Vestover

What are we stalking?
Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty
Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli
Maple Vest by Yun Jeong
City Limits by Tanis Lavallee

What are we knitting?
Doocot by Kate Davies
Gayle's test knit bra top


Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!






What have we finished?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones

We discuss small circumference knitting and the many ways knitters achieve this result.



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Friday, October 20, 2023

Episode 307 - Knitting with friends at Lambtown

What are we wearing?
Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Farallon
Lounger by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Lounger

What are we stalking?
Seashore Stroll by Jennifer Shiels Toland
Uptown Tee by Tori Yu
Skyline Pullover by Tori Yu
Gro Hat by Fiber Tales
Nerea by Fiber Tales
Sweater No. 9 by My Favourite Things
Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments

What are we knitting?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Test hat for Elizabeth Doherty
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen
Doocot by Kate Davies



Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!














What have we finished?
February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn
Gayle's February Hat
Chilly Podsters by Glenna C
Gayle's Podsters
Noelle's Birth Day Hat

We chat about attending Lambtown 2023. 



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Friday, October 6, 2023

Episode 306 - Knitting the Colors of Fall 2023 wrap-up

What are we wearing?
Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider
Sharlene's Hood on the Moon
Elton by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Elton

What are we stalking?
Manhattan Vest by Tori Yu
Perfect Tee Handbook by Kate Oates
Mirron Hat by Cashmere and Beach
Lisse by Kindred Red 
Maple Seed Skirt by Bethany Henderson
Laurel (Jumper) by Along avec Anna

What are we knitting?
Little Bird by Veera Välimäki
Knucks by Pamela Grossman
Chilly Podsters by Glenna C
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones
Archer by Elizabeth Doherty
In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton

What have we finished?
Flax by tincanknits
Bright Side by Espace Tricot

We share Colors of Fall 2023 comments and prizes!


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