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CAT’s spinning group from New York City, the Spin City Spinners, has a new Fleece to Shawl team and they’re competing at Rhinebeck for the first time!

Donna chronicles the team’s journey from inception to Rhinebeck:
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What am I wearing:

• Top Down Ribbed Cardi in Berroco Ultra Alpaca – my own design

CAT’s very personal story of what happened to her on 9/11 was originally posted four years ago at the end of episode fifteen Twisted Stitches.  We decided to re-edit the piece and upload it on its own in honor of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attack.

What am I wearing:

• Colinette Shimmer 5 coat in marble colorway from the Shimmer 5 Pattern book

What’s on the set:

• Cable sweater from Knitters Magazine Issue 64 Fall 2001

World Trade Center photos (cc) Robert J. Fisch, Michael Foran, Matt Morgan, Chomer Zhao

To celebrate our 100th episode we’ve gone back into the archive and put together this special episode of Bloopers for you.

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In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Mary Beth Temple about contemporary crochet designs and techniques shaping crochet garmets.

Some of MaryBeth’s books:

• The Secret Language of Knitting
• Hooked for Life
• The Perfect Pillow!
• Design it Yourself Afghans w/CD

What’s on the set:

• Ruby Goes to Town
• Twisted Cowl

What am I wearing:

• During the interview: Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty
• In the chair: Multnoma knitted in handspun bamboo from FiberLady

Special Thanks to Mary Beth Temple!

In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Anni Kristensen from Himalaya Yarn.
She tells us about their yarns from fibers like the recycled silk, new silk, nettled and other fibers from India and Nepal

Yarns and Patterns shown in this episode:

• Recycled silk
• Nettle/Aloo
• Duke Silk Yarns
• Bags and Sweater Patterns

What am I wearing:

• During the interview: Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty
• In the chair:Garter Lace Triangle Shawl (plus a knitted on border) from Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman. Knitted with Cherry Tree Hill Cascade Lace in Spanish Moss colorway

Special thanks to Anii Kristensen from Himalaya Yarn

In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Susan Moraca from Kollage Yarns. She tells us about square straight and circular needles, rosewood crochet hooks and beautiful yarns.

What’s on the set:

• Kollage Sock-a-licious sock yarn

What am I wearing:

• During interview: Garter Lace Triangle Shawl (plus a knitted on border) from Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman. Knitted with Cherry Tree Hill Cascade Lace in Spanish Moss colorway
• In the chair: Cable Lace Cardi by Lisa Loyd from Harrisville designs. Knitted in Cascade 220 heather Blue color #9457

Special thanks to Susan Moraca.

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In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Sergio Mercado from Qiviuk. He tells us all about how they got started with luxury fibers from Peru, South America and the Artic.

You’ll see some of the rarest and most luxurious of yarns and fibers like  Guanaco, Vicuna, Qiviuk and Qiviuk blends. Sergio will also tell us how he got his store start in the Plaza Hotel in New York City

What’s on the set:

• Think Outside the Sox: 60+ Winning Designs from the Knitter’s Magazine Contest

What I am wearing:

• During the interview: Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty
• In the Chair – Fan Kimono from Vicki Square Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes made with Bristol Yarn Gallery Somerset

Special Thanks to Sergio Mercado.

In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LeBarre knitwear designers of the book New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist . They chat with us about how they came to put this book together and some of their favorite designs.

What’s on the set:

• New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist

What am I wearing:

• In the chair: Mystic Light Shawl by Anna Dalvi in Alchemy bamboo
• During the interview: Lacy Baktus in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic

Special thanks to Jaime Guthals at Interweave Press, Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LeBarre

In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Lisa Shroyer editor of Interweave Knitscene magazine, project editor of Interweave Knits magazine and designer/author of knitting books and patterns. Lisa tells us a bit about what it takes to edit Knitscene as well as her role on Interweave Knits.  She also gives us a glimpse of her new book.

What’s on the Set:

• Think Outside the Sox: 60+ Winning Designs from the Knitter’s Magazine Contest
• Knitting Plus: Mastering Fit + Plus-Size Style + 15 Projects

What I am wearing:

• During the interview: Lacy Baktus in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic
• In the chair: Icarus Shawl made with Handmaiden 2ply silk Cashmere

Special Thanks to Lisa Shroyer

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In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Della Q, designer and owner of Della Q bags for knitters.  She tells us a bit about how she got started with her company and what are some of the things she has coming up.

What’s on the set:

• Socks a La Carte 2: Toes Up!: Pick and Choose Patterns to Knit Socks Your Way
• For all Della Q products see her website at DellaQ.com

What am I wearing:

• Interview: Lacy Baktus in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic
• In the Chair: Simple Drop Stitch scarf made with Mini Mochi
  

Special Thanks to Della Q

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In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with sisters Laurel Emery and Diane Provenzano the NY based designers, knitters and knitting kit sales team for Style Hounds.

They tell us about how the idea for knitting sweaters for dogs turned into a new business for these Soho, Manhattan based sisters.

What’s on the set:

• In the chair:Diagonal Lace Scarf knitted with Mini Mochi
• All dog sweater kits available at Style Hounds

What I am wearing:

• During the interview: Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty
• In the chair: Big Shrug, designed by CAT knitted in Elann.com Cuozo (no longer available)

Special Thanks to Laurel and Diane!

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In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Jonelle Raffino from South West Trading Company about how she got started with SWTC and what kinds of yarns have recently come out.

Book Review:

• Socks a La Carte 2: Toes Up!: Pick and Choose Patterns to Knit Socks Your Way

What’s on the set:

• SWTC Yarns - A-Maizing, Karaoke, OMG, Purlescent, TOFUsies

What am I wearing:

• During the Interview: Garter Lace Triangle Shawl (plus a knitted on border) from Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman. Knitted with Cherry Tree Hill Cascade Lace in Spanish Moss colorway
• In the chair: Traveling Women Shawl knitted with Handspun Spunky Eclectic Finn in club colorway Acadia

Special thanks to Jonelle Raffino.

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In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Juliet Bernard, Editor of The Knitter Magazine from the UK. She tells us about how she got started in the Knitting world, what it takes to put a magazine together from the ground up and her passion for knitting.

What’s on the set:

• The Knitter Magazine
• Gedifra Lordana Boucle
• Patons Classic Wool yarn
• Market Squares Bag – Bags: A Knitters Dozen made with Patons Classic Wool. Completed Fall 2005
• Crochet afghan made with Patons Classic Wool
• HiyaHiya Needles

What am I wearing:

• During Interview: Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty
• In the Chair: In the chair:  Gedifra Lordana Boucle Jacket knitted with Lordana Boucle yarn.  Finished March 2010

Special thanks to Juliet Barnard from The Knitter Magazine.

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In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Stacy Charles, co-owner of yarn distributor,  Tahki Stacy Charles, Inc. Stacy tells us how he got started in the industry and what kinds of lovely yarns and patterns have come out for fall and winter Takhi, S.Charles Collezione, Loop-d-Loop and Filatura di Crosa.

On the set at Tahki Stacy Charles:

• Sara Fur Cowl and Rosmary Vest in Natasha yarn from the Round Midnight Fall/Winter 2010 book
• Dinah Striped Circle Vest and Natalie Shrug/Capelet in Ritratto from the Round Midnight Fall/Winter 2010 book
• Lena Tunic in Luna from the Round Midnight Fall/Winter 2010 book

On the set from Yarnmarket:

• Bergere de France Cocoon Shawl Collar Jacket in  Indien Cocoon Yarn
• Bergere de France Trapeze Jacket in Magic yarn

What I am wearing:

• Interview: Garter Lace Triangle Shawl (plus a knitted on border) from Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman. Knitted with Cherry Tree Hill Cascade Lace in Spanish Moss colorway
• In the Chair: In the chair: Clapotis made with Noro Silk Garden in color #211

Special Thanks to Stacy Charles!

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In this latest episode of our knitting web video series/podcast we chat with Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer designer and owner of HeartStrings. We find out how Jackie got started as an independent knitting designer and we see some of her latest designs.

Jackie E-S Designs shown:

• Hanging Vines Stole
• Put on the Glitz Shrug
• Morning Surf Scarf
• Shallow Sideways Tri shawl
• Pianissimo Lace Blouse
• Hug Me Tight Fan Lace Jacket Wrap

What’s on the set:

• Sally and Caddy Melville’s Warm Knits, Cool Gifts: Celebrate the Love of Knitting and Family with more than 35 Charming Designs
• Kollage Square Needles
• Addi Turbo Needles
• Denise Interchangeable Needles

What am I wearing:

• During the interview: Garter Lace Triangle Shawl (plus a knitted on border) from Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman. Knitted with Cherry Tree Hill Cascade Lace in Spanish Moss colorway
• In the chair: Town & Country Cardigan knitted in my handspun from the book A Fine Fleece: Knitting with Handspun Yarns by Lisa Loyd

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In this episode of our knitting web video series, we continued our adventure at the 2010 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY.

This episode contains all the amazing stuff which we couldn’t get into the first episode.

What you’ll see in this episode:

• Holiday Inn Knit-in
• Pumpkin Chunking
• a Jayne Hat
• Ravelry Meetup
• Leaping Llamas
• lots of great yarniness

Book Review and books on set:

• Sally and Caddy Melville’s Warm Knits, Cool Gifts: Celebrate the Love of Knitting and Family with more than 35 Charming Designs
• Sally Mellville Knitting experience books: The Knitting Experience: Book 1, The Knit Stitch , The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Purl Stitch , The Power and The Glory The Knitting Experience: Book 3: Color (The Knitting Experience)

Cowls mentioned:

• Rasta Howling Winds Cowl
• Cincilla and Zara Cowl

What am I wearing:

• Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty

Special thanks to Sara Healy!

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In this episode of our knitting web video series, our adventure at the 2010 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY.

This year was full of so much fiber and fun we’ve tried to pack as much as we could into one episode so you could experience this fiber fantastic event!

Sheep Breeds:

• Corriedale, Border Leicester, Ouessant, Oxford, Coopworth, Gotland, Teeswater, Horned Dorset, Cotswold, Black Welsh Mountain, Jacob, Wensleydale, Soay, Leicester Longwool, Cheviot

What’s on the set:

• Entree to Entrelac: The Definitive Guide from a Biased Knitter
• Town & Country Cardigan knitted in my handspun from the book A Fine Fleece: Knitting with Handspun Yarns by Lisa Loyd

What I am wearing:

• In the chair: Wooley Wormhead’s Meret Hat
• At Rhinebeck: Nachaq in Qiviut from Alaska, Cascade Lana D’Oro Cabled Cardigan W204 in Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton;Gretel Hat from Ysolda Teague knitted in Bijou Basin Ranch Yak/Cormo

Special thanks to Caitlin and Sara Healy!

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In this latest episode of our web video series/podcast, we chat with Helene Rush, designer and owner of Knit One Crochet Too a yarn manufacturer based in Maine.  We find out how Helene got started in the knitting world, how she took on the company and  chat about their latest fall yarns and patterns.

What’s on the set:

• Wrapunzul yarn
  
• Ty-Dy Sock Dots yarn
• Wrapunzul Fiona Cardigan
• Wrapunzel & Tartelette Wasabi Jacket
• Hey, Teach!

Book Review:

• Entree to Entrelac: The Definitive Guide from a Biased Knitter

What am I wearing:

• During the interview: Garter Lace Triangle Shawl (plus a knitted on border) from Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman. Knitted with Cherry Tree Hill Cascade Lace in Spanish Moss colorway
• In the chair: Modern Vintage Hat and Cowl by Petra Hoy knitted with Cashmere Silk from School Products

Special Thanks to Helen Rush.

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In this latest episode of our web video series, we chat with Louisa Harding, knitwear and yarn designer.

On the Set:

• Louisa Harding Cardigans book at Yarnmarket.com
• Partially completed Town & Country Cardigan knitted with my handspun California Red, from the book  A Fine Fleece: Knitting with Handspun Yarns by Lisa Loyd

What am I wearing:

• During Interview: Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty
• In the chair:Concert in the Park – Two Old Bags made with Jaggerspun Zephyr wool-silk blend. Completed January 2004

Check out the knitted Fluid Sculpture video on Vimeo and more info on The Fluid Dress

Special thanks to Louisa Harding and Jeff Denecke of Knitting Fever US distributor of Louisa Harding yarns and books.

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In this latest episode of our Knitting Web Video Series, join us for the second part of our very special interview with Debbie Bliss the classic author, knitwear and yarn designer.

What’s on the set:

• Debbie Blis Andes Yarn
• Debbie Bliss Andes Ribbed Cardi
• Debbie Bliss Andes Ribbon Tied Sweater

What I am wearing:

• During Interview: Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty
• In the Chair – simple garter stitch scarf made with Cherry Tree Hill Windsong

Special thanks to Debbie Bliss and Jeff Denecke of Knitting Fever distributor of Debbie Bliss yarns

Join us if your going to be at the NYS Sheep in Wool festival!  We’re meeting 3pm Saturday October 16th, 2010 at the picnic tables in front of building A.   Stop by and say “hi” we’d love to meet you!

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In this latest episode of our Knitting Web Series, join us for the first part of our very special interview with Debbie Bliss the classic author, knitwear and yarn designer.

I have to say this is my all time fangirl interview as I’ve been a fan of Debbie’s designs for decades and it was her books which kept me knitting when knitting wasn’t popular.

What’s on the set:

• The Knitter’s Year: 52 Make-in-a-Week Projects-Quick Gifts and Seasonal Knits
• Design It, Knit It: Secrets from the Designer’s Studio

What I am wearing:

• During Interview: Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty
• In the chair: Heartstrings Morning Surf Scarf, in my handspun superwash merino in Dinosaur Colorway from Spunky Eclectic

Special thanks to Debbie Bliss and Jeff Denecke of Knitting Fever distributor of Debbie Bliss yarns

Join us if your going to be at the NYS Sheep in Wool festival!  We’re meeting 3pm Saturday October 16th, 2010 at the picnic tables in front of building A. Stop by and say “hi” we’d love to meet you!

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In this latest episode of our  knitting video web series we took a trip to Citi Field in Queens, NY to attend the 2010 NY Mets StitchNPitch event.  Early on it the event was the Guinness Book of Worlds Record for the number of Simultaneous Crocheters!

Special thanks to:

• Deborah Norville – Anchor for Inside Edition
• Stacy Charles – Designer/Co-Owner Tahki Stacy Charles
• Larry Hilz – Mets Fan
• Jennifer and Stephanie – Mets Fans
• Kwok-Ming Cheng – Mets Fan
• Libby Butler-Gluck – PR for StitchNPitch
• Jordan Sherman from mlb.com
• Danielle Parillo – PR for the Mets

What’s on the set:

• Alchemy Silk Purse Handpaint Yarns
• Alchemy Haiku Handpaints

What I am wearing:

• In the chair: Katia Florida Top made with Katia Florida . Completed circa 2004

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In this latest episode of our video web series, we chat with Lily Chin, knitting and crochet author, designer,  and teacher.  Lily talks about her latest book and her upcoming Cruises.

What’s on the set:

• Power Cables: The Ultimate Guide to Knitting Inventive Cables
• Berocco Remix at Yarnmarket.com

What I am wearing:

• Sweater made with cotton Schachenmayr Nomotta Scaletta from Inspiration 75. The pattern is actually designed for long sleeve, however, I made it with short sleeves. Completed Spring 2006

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In the latest episode of our web video series, we met with Annie Modesitt, designer and knitting teacher.  We chat about how there’s no wrong way to knit and how she comes up with unique approaches to design.

What’s on the set:

• Crystal Palace Mini Mochi
• Crystal Palace Chunky Mochi in Brandied Apricot and Autumn Rainbow
• Black Prince Hood
• Anne Boleyn Jacket

Books Mentioned:

• Confessions of a Knitting Heretic
• How To Knit In The Woods: 20 Projects for the Great Outdoors

What am I wearing:

• Elegant Ruffled Shawl – my own design (now available on Ravelry)  in Fiesta La Boheme and GGH Soft Kid

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In this latest episode of our web video series, we chat with Eunny Jang, editor of Interweave Knits Magazine.

Eunny talks with us about how she started knitting, blogging and how she became editor of Interweave Knits.  She then walks us through the  Fall 2010 issue of Interweave Knits and what other knitty things that are coming out of Interweave Press.

What’s on the set:

• On mannequin: Breacan Swing Coat
• Rowan Wool Felted Slippers
• Christmas Stocking
• Holiday Gift ideas at Yarnmarket.com
• A Fine Fleece: Knitting with Handspun Yarns by Lisa Loyd

What am I wearing:

• Interview: Lacy Baktus in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic
• In Chair: Mystic Light Shawl by Knit n Knag knitted with Alchemy Bamboo (color discontinued)

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In this latest episode of our web video series, we chat with Knitgrrl Shannon Okey about designing, the knitting culture, her newest book and The Stitch Cooperative.

Books mentioned:

• The Knitgrrl Guide to Professional Knitwear Design
• Twist and Knit by Miriam Felton

What’s on the Set:

• All patterns shown in The Stitch Cooperative
• Cherry Tree Hill Suri Alpaca Lace weight Yarn (around 1200 yards)

What am I wearing:

• Lacy Baktus in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic
• Icarus Shawl made with Handmaiden 2ply silk Cashmere

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In this latest episode of our video series we chat with with the fabulous young Scottish designer Ysolda Teague. She tells us how she got started in designing knitting patterns and shows us some current and future designs.

For all designs shown during this episodes be sure to check out Ysolda’s pattern page or her Ravelry Page.

What I am wearing:

• During the interview: Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty
• In the chair: Lacy Baktus in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic

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In this latest episode of our web video series, we walk you through 3 techniques for plying. We also cover tools for plying and how to make your own if you tools.

You’ll see the following plying techniques:

• Standard 2 ply
• Andean plying
• Navajo Plying

What’s on the set:

• CAT’s new Hansen Mini Spinner
• Ashford Lazy Kate
• Golding Spindle
• Handy Andy Andean Plying tool
• Cascade Fixation Yarn

What am I wearing:

• Garter lace shawl with Horseshoe lace border (my design) made with LionBrand Homespun in Tudor completed 2003

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In this latest episode of our web video series we return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck.  In this episode we visit the Ravely meetup and hear about the Big Sock project.

Other fun things you’ll see in this episode:

• Bob
• CAT and Eric with food and food lines
• Fleece Sale
• Beth Lutz an alpaca farmer and owner of The Alpaca Yarn Company
• Awesome Pumpkins carved by Hugh McMahon
• CAT buys a Trindle

The winner of the Cherry Tree Hill SuperSock yarn in Sugar Maple Colorway was Monica Rees!  Congratulations

What’s on the set:

• Cherry Tree Hill SuperSock yarn in Sugar Maple Colorway (Contest ends on April 30th)
• Fabulous Felines yarn

What I am wearing:

• In Rhinebeck: Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Ístex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC – 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim
• Candleflame Scarf knitted with my homespun soysilk which I bought at Maryland.

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In this latest episode of our web video series, we demonstrate how to block lace scarves and shawls.

Book Review:

• Shirley Paden’s Knitwear Design Workshop: The Comprehensive Guide to Handknits

What’s on the set:

• Whisper scarf in Cherry Tree Hill Suri Alpaca
• Boundary Waters Square shawl (out of print) from Two Old Bags in handspun
• Square lace (my own design) made in Kauni 8/2 Effektgarn
• Doily made with DMC Coronet size 10 cotton
• Children’s foam floor tile
• Blocking board
• Knit and Lace Blocking Wires Kit
• Colinette Giotto ribbon yarn

What am I wearing

• Cowl made with handspun from Spunky Eclectic  South African Fine wool in Think Spring Colorway

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In this latest episode of our web video series we return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck.  In this episode we review the garment competition winners.

You’ll see beautiful knitted socks, shawls and sweaters, woven items, felted items and even braided rugs.

Book Review:

• Woolly Wormhead’s Twisted Woolly Toppers

What I am wearing:

• In Rhinebeck: Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Ístex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC – 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim
• In the chair:  Gedifra Lordana Boucle Jacket knitted with Lordana Boucle yarn.  Finished March 2010
• In the chair:  Meret by Woolly Wormhead

What’s on the set:

• Orange Legend yarn by Briar Rose Fibers
• Cherry Tree Hill SuperSock yarn in Sugar Maple Colorway (Contest ends on April 30th)

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In this episode of our web video series we demonstrate Illusion Knitting.  Illusion Knitting also know as shadow knitting is a color knitting technique that uses textured stitches to create the illusion of a hidden image that can only be seen at a an angle.

Directions for Dishcloth demonstrated:

Cast on 40 stitches in the lighter color then pick up the darker color.

Row 1: Knit one row with the darker color.
Row 2: Using the darker color Knit 10, Purl 10 and repeat until the end .
Row 3: Pick up the lighter color again and Knit the right side row.
Row 4: Using lighter color Purl 10, Knit 10 and repeat until the end.
Repeat these 4 rows for 8 inches
When your cloth is around 8 inches finish off by ending with 2 rows of the lighter color. Then bind off with the darker color.

Book Review:

• Shadow Knitting by Vivian Hoxbro

What’s on the set:

• Breast Cancer Awareness Dishcloth by Nilda Andrade
• Counterpoint Scarf by Jennifer Crawford (Piano scarf)
• Kidsilk Haze in various colors
• Mohair Horseshoe Lace Scarf (my own design) in Kidsilk Haze
• My Icarus Shawl made with Handmaiden 2ply silk Cashmere

What am I wearing:

• Heartland Shawl in handspun Buffalo from American Buffalo Products (Thanks Ruth!) designed by Evelyn Clark from Wild Fibers Magazine Winter 2007

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In this episode of our video series, we return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck, where we chatted with knitting designer Kristen Rengren.  Kristen tells us a bit about collecting and knitting vintage patterns and also how she chose from the thousands of vintage patterns, which ones to put into this book.

The book she talks about:

• Vintage Baby Knits: More Than 40 Heirloom Patterns from the 1920s to the 1950s

What I am wearing:

• In Rhinebeck: Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Ístex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC – 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim
• In the chair: FiddlesticksKnitting Whisper Scarf in Cherry Tree Hill Suri Alpaca in Peacock colorway on size US 2 needles. Completed Spring 2004.

What’s on the set:

• Cascade 220 in 4192 Soft Pink and 9456 Sapphire Heather
• Let’s Knit Mag

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In this episode of our video podcast, we return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck, where we chatted with knitting editor Malanie Falick.

She talks about the following books:

• Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas
• Knitting in America: Patterns, Profiles, & Stories of America’s Leading Artisan

What I am wearing:

• In the chair:  Garter Stitch Scarf made with Cherry Tree Hill Ribbon yarn blended with Kid Silk Haze in Dewberry

What’s on the set:

• Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Henna, Chianti, Redwood Mix, Beet Root

When you support our sponsor, you support the show:

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In this latest episode of our knitting videos we demonstrate Double Knitting a truly reversible color knitting technique.

Book Review:

• Double Knitting: Reversible Two-Color Designs

What’s on the set:

• Simple Double Knit Headband by Sandy Montag knitted with Patons Classic Wool
• Gramma K’s Fair Isle Tam by Kathleen Taylor made with Noro Kureyon and Plymouth Encore Worsted
• Chevron Star Double Knit Hat – in progress, by Jada Coyne made with Ella Rae Classic

What I am wearing:

• Highland Alpaca Vest – knitted with Rowan Big Wool in Wild Berry

Special Thanks to Sandy Montag for the use of her pattern, Rena564 and Laurita for photos of their double knit scarves

When you support our sponsor, you support the show:

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In this episode of our video podcast, we return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck, where we chatted with knitwear/yarn designer Veronik Avery and editor of St. Denis Magazine from Classic Elite Yarns.

What’s on the set:

• Karabella Supercashmere Fine yarn and the Scarf and Hat
• Aslan’s Invernal Angora yarn used in Pom-Pom Hat and ¾ Sleeve Cardi

What I am wearing:

• Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Ístex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC – 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim

When you support our sponsor, you support the show:

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This latest episode of our video podcast is the EPIC conclusion of our yarny trip to Alaska.  For this episode we stop in Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan.

Yarn Shops visited:

• Skeins Fine Yarns – Juneau
• Mission Arts and Fibers – Ketchikan
• The Point – Ketchikan

What I am wearing:

• In Alaska – on ship in Juneau – Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Ístex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC – 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim
• In Alaska – in Ketchikan – Heartstrings Morning Surf Scarf, hy handspun superwash merino in Dinosaur Colorway from Spunky Eclectic
• In Alaska – on the glacier - Felted Cloche knitted with Crystal Palace Iceland and Tilly Scarf  made with Crystal Palace Fjord Print from A Fine Fleece: Knitting with Handspun Yarns
• In the chair – Nachaq knitted with Qiviut. English Translation is on Ravelry

The music in this episode

• Echoes of Solitude by Alexandre Falcao found at MusicAlley

Special thanks to Cheri Pyles from Mission Arts and Fibers and The Point in Ketchikan

This episode is sponsored by:

Yarnmarket.com

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In this episode of our video podcast, we return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck, where we chatted with Clara Parkes founder of Knitters Review

Clara’s Books:

• The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn
• The Knitter’s Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber

What I am wearing:

• Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Ístex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC – 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim

Thanks to the contributors of squares to the blanket Debibo, Paula, Lisardmom, Debknits2, LinuxWitch, and MalteseParakeet for Afghans For Afghans

This episode is sponsored by:

Yarnmarket.com

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Thanks to everyone who donated to Let’s Knit2gether to help us get a new editing system. It took a year but it’s now up and running. Here’s a short behind the scenes video that shows the new system.

In this latest episode of our video podcast we continue our journey to Alaska with a stop in Anchorage for a visit at the Oomingmak Cooperative.

While there we find out more about qiviut, muskox and the Inuit knitters who create the lovely lace qiviut items.

What I am wearing/knitting:

• In Alaska – Nachaq knitted with Qiviut
• In Alaska – Heartstrings Morning Surf Scarf, hy handspun superwash merino in Dinosaur Colorway from Spunky Eclectic
• In the chair – Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty

Special thanks to Torgeir Robertson.

For more information about qiviut and the Inuit knitters check out:

Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska’s Native Knitters by Donna Druchunas

Check out Yarndex.com for substituting yarns

This episode is sponsored by:

Yarnmarket.com

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In this latest episode of our podcast we demonstrate steeking! Watch as we walk through crochet steeking and the cutting!

For more info on this technique, check out Eunny Jang’s Blog

What I am wearing:

• Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Ístex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC – 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim

What’s on the set:

• Abbey Mock Turtle Pullover
• Abbey Vneck Pullover
• Pattern Ruth Sorenson Autumn Cardigan

My knitting is on display at the New City Library in New York State.

Our Knit-a-long can be found on the Let’sKnit2gether Ravelers group where we’re knitting squares for Afghans For Afghans

This episode is sponsored by:

Yarnmarket.com

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In this latest episode of our video podcast we start off our new series from the 2009 NY State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck. NY.  We met with Kay and Ann from Mason-Dixon Knitting and they chat with us about their books, blog and shopping at Rhinebeck.

Books Mentioned:

• Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’ Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
• Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines: Patterns, Stories, Pictures, True Confessions, Tricky Bits, Whole New Worlds, and Familiar Ones, Too
• Audio Book: Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines and Stories From the Nation’s Leading Bi-regional Knitting Blog

What am I wearing:

• In Rhinebeck- Icelandic knit hat made with Reynolds Lopi in 3 denim shades and white.
• In the chair- Abbey Cross Scarf made with Abbey Merino in Moonlight Chapel

Go here for the Abbey Collection Contest.  You must leave your answer there  by December 7th 2009 to be eligible to win and don’t forget to tell them how much you appreciate Yarnmarket sponsoring our show!

This episode is sponsored by:

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In this latest episode we take a trip to Alaska on a quest for Qiviut. Our first stop is in Fairbanks where we chat with the Fairbanks Fiberistas.

What am I wearing:

• In the chair: Clapotis made with Noro Silk Garden in color #211
• In Fairbanks: Diagonal Lace Scarf knitted with my homespun 2ply fingering yarn from Cherry Tree Hill Pastels Potluck Roving

Special thanks to Patti (Patsand) for inviting us and driving us to the meetup.

Thanks also to Monica (Snowmagnolia) and Ginny (Gin) for their interviews and everyone at the Fairbanks Fiberistas group for making us feel welcome!

This episode is sponsored by:

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In this episode of our video podcast we demonstrate machine knitting.  You’ll learn about basic setup and stitches for using a knitting machine.

What’s on the set:

• Brother KX-350 Home Knitter (no longer available)
• Silver Reed LK-150 Knitting Machine
• Bond Ultimate Sweater Machine

What am I wearing:

• White Lies Design Easy Lace Jacket made with ggh Soft Kid. Finished Fall 2003.

For more info on machine knitting:

Hand-Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters by Susan Susan Guagliumi

This episode is sponsored by:

Yarnmarket.com

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This episode of our video podcast is the last from the 2008 NY State Sheep and Wool Festival.  We review some of the winners in the Garment Competition and enjoy the sites at the festival.

What you’ll see in this episode:

• Activities for children
• Food
• Garment Competition Winners
• Pumpkin Carving
• A great band Espiritu Andino
• Shopping at Ideuma Creek Alpacas

What I am wearing:

• In Rhinebeck – Fetching in Handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
• In the Chair – simple garter stitch scarf made with Cherry Tree Hill Windsong

Thanks to Diane (Knitmydream) for her interview. Felted Stained Glass Fan Bag by Madeline Langan

Our giveaway of Crystal Palace Mini Mochi is offered by our Sponsor Yarnmarket.com

If you’re submitting for this year’s skein and garment competition be sure to get your entries in before 1pm Friday 10/16!

This episode is sponsored by:

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In this latest episode of our video podcast we return to the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival to see the Leaping Llama competition and learn a bit about rug hooking.

What I am wearing:

• At Rhinebeck:  Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
• In the chair: Sweater made with cotton Schachenmayr Nomotta Scaletta from Inspiration 75. The pattern is actually designed for long sleeve, however, I made it with short sleeves. Completed Spring 2006.

What’s on the set:

• Fiber Gathering: Knit, Crochet, Spin, and Dye More than 20 Projects Inspired by America’s Festivals by Joanne Seiff

This episode is sponsored by:

Yarnmarket.com

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In this latest episode of our video series, we return to the NY State Sheep and Wool Festival to see the exciting Spinning Contest where contestants compete for the longest thread! Listen to Kris as she tells us her strategy for winning.  (Just in case you’re planning to enter the contest this year!)

Book Review:

• Fiber Gathering: Knit, Crochet, Spin, and Dye More than 20 Projects Inspired by America’s Festivals by Joanne Seiff

Enter for a chance to win this book by leaving a comment for this episode, “What is your favorite fiber festival or knitting event?”

What I am wearing:

• At Rhinebeck:  Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
• In the Chair: Heartstrings Morning Surf Scarf, hy handspun superwash merino in Dinosaur Colorway from Spunky Eclectic.

Music in this episode:

• Lee Maddeford’s Genevieve-Jazz4tet

This episode is sponsored by:

Yarnmarket.com

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In this latest episode of our video podcast, we demonstrate how to do entrelac, a modular knitting technique.
Follow along with CAT as she demonstrates knitting entrelac with the Garterlac Dishcloth from Criminy Jickets.

Book Review:

• The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques

What’s on the set:

• Market Squares bag made with Patons’ Wool. Completed Fall 200 5 from the book  Bags: A Knitter’s Dozen (A Knitter’s Dozen series)
• Garterlac Dishcloth by Criminy Jickets in Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

What am I wearing:

• Shaped Triangle Shawl designed by Two Old Bags made with Cashmere/merino laceweight (discontinued) completed 2002 from the book A Gathering of Lace

Special Thanks to Dave of Criminy Jickets for the use of his Garterlac Pattern in this episode.

This episode is sponsored by:

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In this latest episode of our video podcast we return to the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival where we meeting with Ron Miskin from Buffalo Gold and Dianne Lutz from Creatively Dyed.

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What I am wearing:

• At Rhinebeck: Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
• In the Chair – Fan Kimono from Vicki Square Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes made with Bristol Yarn Gallery Somerset

In this latest episode of our video podcast, we demonstrate techniques for knitting flowers. From roses to lilies, flowers are a great project to knit and use of very little yarn so they can be a great stash buster!

Book Review:

• Nicky Epstein’s Knitted Flowers

What’s on the set:

• Knitted Rose in GGH Soft Kid Mohair
• Icord Daisy in Dale of Norway Heilo
• Calalily in Patons Clasic Wool
• Bond Embellish Knit icord maker
• Hand blown glass vase by NickedGlass

What I’m wearing:

• Top down cardigan (my own design based on SpinCraft pattern) completed June 2007 knit from hand spun yarn spun from Miss Lime’s Springtime fiber from episode 12

Patterns:

Rose
using Size 7 needles and GGH Soft Kid Mohair (just bits of yarn are fine)
Cast on 88 stitches and work stockinette stitch for 4 rows, ending with a purl row.
On the next row, knit  8, rotate the left needle all the way around counter clockwise, then knit 8 and rotate again
repeat this until the end.
Purl the next row
Then knit 2 together across the entire next row.  You should end up with 44 stitches.
Next, Purl 2 together across the entire next row. You should end up with 22 stitches
Next Knit 2 together across the entire row.  You should end up with 11 stitches.
Clip the yarn around 8 inches and with a tapestry needle, thread it through the 11 stitches.
This creates the base of the flower and closes the petals around the base.
Weave in the ends

Icord Daisy
Use a sport weight or fingering yarn and create a 4 stitch icord about 30 inches. Weave in all the ends
Holding a threaded tapestry needle, fold the cords to create 1” loops and stitch with thread through the middle.
Add a button or bead for the center

Calalily
Using size 10 double pointed needles, take green worsted weight WOOL yarn cast on four stitches and make a 12 inch icord. Then add 2 inches of yellow or gold icord and tie off the ends.
Now pick up and knit 5 stitches at the last row of green stitches using white or off white wool yarn.  Stockinette stitch back and forth increasing one stitch each side of every row until the piece has 21 stitches.
Then stockinette stitch without increasing for 2 inches.
Next begin decreasing one stitch on each side every other row until there are 13 stitches.
Finally decrease each side on every row until 2 stitches remain. Bind off these 2 stitches and weave in all the ends.
Now throw it in the wash and Felt it.
To dry, hang it upside down and pull on the flower to open up the lily.  Come back a couple of times and reshape until it’s completely dry
Cut a wire hanger to the correct size and carefully thread it into the stem and stame

In this latest episode of our video podcast from the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival,  we chatted with Jonathan Bosworth creator of the Bosworth Journey Wheel spinning wheel, charkhas and spindles.  Jonathan tells us a bit about how he got started in the spinning business and we see an array of all the spindles which they carry.

What’s on the set:

• Stitch markers from Knitter Scarlet
• Wendy Johnson Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits

What I am wearing:

• At Rhinebeck – Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
• In the chair – Shrug made with Rowan Wool Cotton of my own design completed fall 1996. (really just a feather and fan rectangle with cuffs)

Congratulations to our winners Freddie and Susan Hardy!

Special thanks to Jonathan Bosworth, Potters Craft and  Cath from Knitter Scarlet

In this latest episode of our knitting videos, join us as we travel to Austin, Texas for the South By Southwest Conference.

We attended several sessions including Soapbox Spielbergs with Eric Beck from The Indy Mogul Podcast and  Commuknitty with Steven from The Yknit Podcast.

Afterward we stopped at The Knitting Nest.

Also in this episode, CAT takes a trip to Creative Knitworks in Hillsdale, NJ.

Book Review:

• Cookie A  Sock Innovation: Knitting Techniques & Patterns for One-of-a-Kind Socks
• Wendy Johnson Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits

What’s on the set:

• Vicki Square Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes
• Stitch markers from Knitter Scarlet
• The Knitter Magazine Issue #7

What am I wearing:

• Shawl of my own design made with Cotton Ribbon Yarn (I’m still trying to find the name of the yarn!) completed 2002

To watch the SXSW video check it out on Vimeo produced by Eric Beck from The Indy Mogul Podcast

Special Thanks to Potters Craft and Cath from Knitter Scarlet.

In this episode, we return to the Hudson Valley Fiber Farm where Susan Gibbs gives us a lesson in dyeing with Kool-Aid and Country Classics dyes.

See this article on Knitty for more detail on Kool-Aid dyeing and this colorchart for more information

What am I wearing:

• Shawl made with Prism Wildstuff in Woodlands colorway

Special thanks to Susan Gibbs for allowing us to shoot this great event!

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 10% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

To celebrate our 50th episode we’ve gone back into the archive and put together this special episode of Bloopers for you.

Enjoy!

In this latest episode of our knitting videos, we continue our adventures at the Hudson Valley Fiber Farm .
In this episode we spend time with:

• Goats at the farm
• Yarn and fiber shop
• Hans the spinner and Phillip the weaver from Holy Trinity Weavers
• John Jay High School Saxophone Ensemble

What I am wearing:

• Cabled Cardigan by Susan Bonell made with Blue Sky Organic Cotton finished May ’09

Special thanks to Susan Gibbs for allowing us to film during this event.

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 10% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

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In this latest episode of our knitting videos, we take a trip to Hopewell Junction in Hudson Valley, New York where we met with other shareholders of the Hudson Valley Fiber Farm for a Sheep Shearing party.

We met with:

• Shepards Susan and Pat
• Jeff the Shearer
• Hans the spinner and Phillip the weaver
• “Ernie” the Cotswold

What I am wearing:

• Cabled Cardigan by Susan Bonell made with Blue Sky Organic Cotton finished May ’09

Special thanks to Susan Gibbs for allowing us to film during this event.

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 10% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

In this episode of our video podcast we revisit the 2008 NY State Sheep and Wool Festival.  This time we speak to ravelers at the Ravelry Meetups and Ravelry Party.

We chat with:

• Casey (Casey) and Jess (Frecklegirl) and Small Bob finger puppet
• Lydia (PunkcatKnitter)
• Carrie (Dharmafey) from Socks in the City Podcast
• Diane (Knitmydream) and Eric (k2Tunes)

What am I wearing:

• At Rhinebeck – Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
• In the Chair – FiddlesticksKnitting Whisper Scarf in Cherry Tree Hill Suri Alpaca in Peacock colorway on size US 2 needles. Completed Spring 2004.

Christina/eyes4books was our winner!  Special thanks to Rachel at Dyeabolical Yarn for the beautiful one of a kind sock yarn for our giveaway.

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

In this episode of our video podcast Eric and CAT clean up with yarn aka a Dishcloth Face-off.

What’s on the set:

Yarns:

• Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn
• Herrschner’s Village Yarn Craft Cotton
• Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille
• Knit Picks Shine Worsted
• Peaches and Creme
• Lion Cotton

Needles

• Pink Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles Set
• Knit Picks
• Crystal Palace Bamboo
• Swallow Casein

Book Review:

• Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’ Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures

And check out their newest book Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines: Patterns, Stories, Pictures, True Confessions, Tricky Bits, Whole New Worlds, and Familiar Ones, Too

What am I wearing:

• Top Down Sweater (my own design) knit with Katia Reno Plus yarn finished 2007

Some of my favorite sites (other than Ravelry) for Dishcloth patterns

• Knitting Pattern Central
• Knitting KNonsence

Leave a comment for a chance to win a beautiful skein of yarn from Dyeabolical Yarn

Special Thanks to heathers and knittingheather for use of their Dishcloth images.

Our sincere condolances to Kay Gardiner and her family on their recent loss. To show your support consider donating a handknit to Afghan for Afghans

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

In this episode of our video podcast, CAT takes a trip to the Country Wool Spinng Retreat “Fleece to Foot” where she learned to spin for socks. Along with that, she talks about what’s in her Spinning tool chest.

What’s on the set:

• Spindles: Golding, Bosworth, Spindolyn, Kundert, Natalie
• Charkha
• Lasy Kates: Fricke, Ashford
• Louet Hand Cards and Forsyth Mini Combs
• Louet Drum Carder

What am I wearing

• Garter Shawl (my design) made with Karabella Gossamer

For this episode there is a contest to win a great knitting bag from ZigZagStitches leave a comment by 4/30/09 to be eligible to win.

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

In this latest episode of our video podcast we revisit the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival.

We visit with Linda Cortright from Wild Fibers Magazine where she tells us about the UN International Year of Natural Fibres and Keep the Fleece.

What I am wearing:

• In Rhinebeck – Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
  
• In the Chair – Shetland sample scarf/capelet (my design) made with Rowan 4 Ply Soft Yarn completed 2003

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

In this episode of our video podcast we demonstrate a few techniques to bind off the cuff of toe up socks. Follow along with the instructions below.

Three Stretchy Bind off Techniques

• KTBL Technique – K1 P1, put the two stitches from the right hand needles onto the left hand needle and K2 together through the back loop. K1,put the two stitches from the right hand needles onto the left hand needle and K2togTBL, Repeat until the end.
• KTBL + K1 – K2 together through the back loop, put the two stitches from the right hand needles onto the left hand needle and K2 together through the back loop. Put this stitch back on the needle and K1. Put the two stitches from the right hand needles onto the left hand needle and K2 together through the back loop Repeat until the end.
• Peggy’s Stretchy Bind Off – If you are knitting a K1, P1 ribbing, on the row before the bind-off row: K1, M1 (“make one” by making a half-hitch loop), pull the M1 tight, P1.
  Repeat around.
  Bind off row (go up a needle size or two): K1, slip the M1, pass the K1 over the slipped M1, P1, pass the slipped M1 over the P1, K1, pass the P1 over, etc. as for a regular bind off.

Book Review

• Cat Bordhi’s New Pathways for Sock Knitters: Book One

What am I wearing

• My own designed vest knitted with Crystal Palace Stardust Deco Ribbon

What’s on the Set

• Tofutsies Stitches Collectors edition
• Toe up-Crazy Monkey socks hand spun with Superwash Merino/Tencel from Susan’s Spinning Bunny in Hibicious
• Kollage Square circular needles
  (I love these new needles!)

Put a comment in episode 42 for your chance to win this Tofutsies Stitches Collectors edition! Winner will be selected from a random commenter on March 31st!

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee

In this episode of our video podcast, CAT travels to New Orleans, Louisiana and Monterey, California and stops in on some local yarn stores.

Our special thanks to Audrey for showing us around Monterey!

Yarn stores Visited:

• The Quarter Stitch in New Orleans, Lousiana
• Monarch Knitting and Quilt in Monterey, California

Book review/personal story:

• Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions

What I am wearing:

• Queen Silvia Shawl knitted in Jaggerspun Zephyr Wool/Silk in Mushroom from Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions
• Gretel Hat from Ysolda Teague knitted in Bijou Basin Ranch Yak/Cormo (don’t forget to use our code LK2G!)

What’s on the set:

• Blue Sky Organic Cotton
• Tofutsies Stitches Collectors edition

Put a comment in this episode for your chance to win this Tofutsies Stitches Collectors edition!  Winner will be selected from a random commenter on March 31st!

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

Check out the video of CAT Unboxing her Kindle 2

In this latest episode of our video podcast we revisit the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival.

We have a chat with Amy Singer from Knitty.com where she talks about how Knitty got started.
We also met with Carl and Eileen from Bijou Basin Ranch who tell us all about raising Yak.

What I am wearing:

• In Rhinebeck – Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
  
• In the chair – Tilly Scarf  made with Crystal Palace Fjord Print from A Fine Fleece: Knitting with Handspun Yarns

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

In this episode of our video podcast we walk you through the stranded knitting techniques and we’ll tell you a little about CAT’s stranded knitting adventures.

Book Reviews:

• SELBUVOTTER: Biography of a Knitting Tradition by Terri Shea
• Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting

What I am wearing:

• Karabella Feather and Fan Top knitted with Gemstone Silk 2/5 in Silver completed in 2006

What’s on the set:

• SELBUVOTTER: Mittens NHM #7 made with Knit Picks’ Palette in Black and White
• Gramma K’s Fair Isle Tam by Kathleen Taylor made with Noro Kureyon and Plymouth Encore Worsted
• Fana Thrummed Mittens from Folk Mittens: Techniques and Patterns for Handknitted Mittens (Folk Knitting series) made with Patons Classic Wool in Blue and white with cashmere fiber for thrums
• Blue Moon Fiber Arts Seduction Sock yarn in the Spring Fling Colorway.

In this latest episode of our video podcast, we go on a knitting adventure in NYC to visit the Lion Brand Studios and the Knit1Magazine premiere.

Join us as we walk through the new Lion Brand store in NYC with Patty, Liz and Zontee.  Stop by and visit the store if you’re in the area.

Listen to CATs interview on the Yarncraft Podcast which we recorded during this visit.

At The Point in NYC, we had the chance to participate in the premiere of the Knit1 Magazine Fall/Winter issue.

Special thanks to the Rockland Knitters, Spin City Spinners and my friends from work for helping out with making caps for the Save The Children  Knit 1 Save 1 campaign.

Our next LIVE show is January 31st at 6pm Eastern.  Join us for a virtual Show and Tell and to chat about your latest projects!

We’re having a contest this month to win a beautiful skein of Blue Moon Fiber Arts Seduction Sock yarn in the Spring Fling Colorway.  Just leave a comment here to tell us which demo topic you’d like us to produce first and be eligible to win this great skein of yarn! It looks like this colorway has been discontinued so sign up quick for your chance to win!  We’ll be naming the winner here on February 14th!

The options are:

• Binding off Toe up Socks
• Fair Isle (actually Stranded) Knitting
• Knitting Dishcloths

What’s on the set/what am I wearing:

• Katia Florida Top made with the yarn in the pattern. Completed 2004
• Blue Moon Fiber Arts Seduction Sock yarn in Spring Fling Colorway

Edited 2/14 – The winner of the yarn is: Karen in Maine! We’ll be emailing you to get the address for where to send this lovely yarn

In this latest episode of our video podcast we return to The 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck for the Chopstick Knitting Contest!

What am I wearing?

• In Rhinebeck – Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
  
• In the chair – Garter stitch scarf made with Cherry Tree Hill Windsong Yarn in Fall Foliage Colorway (Discontinued) completed Spring 2005

Next Live Show is January 31st at 6:00 pm Eastern

Link to Ravelry thread for discussion

Link to Vimeo for CAT’s hair story

Special thanks to Veronica Fritz the Chopstick Knitting Champion!

Join us for the start of our series on the 2008 NY State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck for our latest episode of our Video Podcast.

Special thanks to Stephen (HizKnits) from the YKnit podcast

Help out Save The Children for their Knit 1 Save 1 campaign and knit or crochet baby caps.  Your cap could help a child to survive.

What I’m wearing:

• In Rhinebeck – Fetching in Handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
  
• In the Chair – Shrug (my design) made with Patons Allure and Berroco Mirror FX

Have a Happy Holiday!  See you in 2009!

In this latest episode of our video podcast, CAT visits the set of WineLibrary TV and meets with Gary Vaynerchuk host of Wine Library TV and author of Gary Vaynerchuk’s 101 Wines: Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to Your World

Follow along with CAT as she talks about the projects which she made for Gary.

See the WineLibrary TV episode with CAT in its entirety.

What am I’m wearing:
Mystic Light Shawl by Knit n Knag knitted with Alchemy Bamboo (color discontinued)

What’s on the set:
Holiday Knits: 25 Great Gifts from Stockings to Sweaters made with Valley Yarns Northampton in Pine and White

Woven labels from Heirloom Woven Labels

Also check out the pictures, behind the scenes videos of WIneLibrary TV and an interview with Gary Vaynerchuk

There is a thread on Ravelry about ChipIn campaign for the new editing system

Special thanks to: Gary Vaynerchuk, Chris Mott and Matt Sitomer

In this episode of our video podcast, we recap our trip to the 2008 New York State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY .

Who do we mention?

• Jonathan Bosworth from Journey Wheel,
• Linda Cortright from Wild Fiber’s magazine,
• Amy Singer from Knitty.com,
• Ron Miskin from Buffalo Gold,
• Carl and Eileen from Bijou Basin Ranch,
• Dianne from Creatively Dyed,
• Casey and Jess from Ravelry
  many other knitters and bloggers from all over.

What’s on the set?

• Leister Longwool from Cranberry Moon Farm
• Suri alpaca from West Mountain Farm
• Sock yarn and merino/tencel fiber from Creatively Dyed.
• bison fiber and silk/cashmere/bison yarn from buffalo gold.
• Little alpaca’s from Ideuma Creek Alpacas
• Sweatshirt from 2008 Rhinebeck (Romney breed)

Our next LIVE episode will be on November 1st at 6:00 pm Eastern!

In this latest episode of our video podcast we take a field trip to the Stitch N’Pitch NY Mets game in one of the final games at Shea Stadium in Queens, NY.

We met with Stacy Charles from Tahki Stacy Charles, Inc. who coordinated this year’s NY Mets event for TNNA‘s Stitch N’Pitch

Save the Children talks with us about making hats for infants.

Lily Chin talks about knitting and embroidery of their fantastic banner.

Kay Gardinar talks about her latest book Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines and their earlier book Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’ Guide

We chat with folks in the stand and around the stadium including Tanis Gray, MaryBeth Temple, Andrea Walker, Kim, Tricia Puskar, Anika, Lijah, Troy, Alissa, Andrew, Carolyn Cavicchio, Kimberly Schaeffer, Anna Phillips and the girls; Pratrice, Kalin, Katie, Sophia and Kate!

A special thank you to Libby Butler-Gluck.

Plus a sneak peak at the new Citi Field Stadium!

Special thanks to all the folks who agreed to be in our show!

Remember we’ll be at Rhinebeck on October 18th-19th.  We’re having a meetup on Sunday at 2:00pm at the picnic tables in front of building A, join us!

In this episode of our video podcast, CAT demonstrates several methods for casting on for knitting socks from the toe up!  You’ll see Figure 8, Closed Toe, Invisible Provisional and Double Knitting cast-on.

We’ll be at SOAR and Rhinebeck this year so come by and say “hi”.  To psych yourself up for Rhinebeck go back and re-watch our episodes from 2006 and 2007.

Help us out to raise money for our computer by bidding on a shawl which Kalinumba from Germany has generously offered to auction for us.

You can find the shawl here on Ebay or you can find it in Kalinumba’s store on ebay
The yarn was “Farbzauber” which was created and donated by Steffi and designed and knitted by Kalinumba

Book Review:

• Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch
• More Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch

What am I wearing:

• Concert in the Park – Two Old Bags made with Jaggerspun Zephyr wool-silk blend. Completed January 2004

What’s on the Set:

• Various socks made with Socks that Rock, Opal, Regia and Cascade Fixation yarns.

In this episode of our video podcast, CAT talks about her recent adventures in making hats!  Including a hat made for Michael W Geoghagen (Grape Radio and Disneyland Podcast) and Leo Laporte (TWIT, TWITLive). Plus some felting!

On the set:

• Noro Hat made with Noro Kureyon yarn
• Jayne Hat in Lambs Pride Bulky
• Terri Ross’ Sweet Dreams felted bag, Check out the KAL on Ravelry (FYI this month’s KAL is Fetching gloves)
• Felted Cloche knitted with Crystal Palace Iceland

Our presentations from New Media Expo

Next Live show is September 27th at 6:30pm see the LIVE tab for more details

This is our last episode of our epic at the 2007 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival field trip in Rhinebeck, New York.

In this episode you’ll see:

• The Rhinebeck 2007 Souvenirs
• CAT tries a Bosworth Charkha (see more about charkha history)
• Jugglers
• An interview with MaryBeth Temple Author of The Secret Language of Knitters
• CAT shops more!
• A Sheep Show
• Haunted Tunnel
• Let’s Knit2gether Meetup with Donna, Dawn, Isiris, JimBobSpins and Tina

Special Thanks to Bob Davis from NYS Sheep & Wool.  We’re totally looking forward to going again this October!

Don’t forget!  Please help us out by donating to help us raise money for a new computer so we can get shows out faster!