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This is the first episode in a series of minisodes inspired by topic requests that come from our generous Patreon supporters! Ya'll are the best!

Juliet asked us to talk about photographing our finished knits. While we're definitely not professional photographers, we've put together some tips that will help you get great shots of your projects so you can proudly share your knits with the fiber community!

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We're in the depths of a brutal heatwave here in New Hampshire, so we're beating the heat by dreaming of autumn. You know what that means: Rhinebeck Sweaters! (If you're not familiar with Rhinebeck, that's the NY Sheep and Wool Festival.)

What's on our needles this week:Jessica: Easy V by Caitlin HunterKaren: Sunshine on my Shoulders by Lissy Jane

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Today we're talking about "trusting the process" - by request!

In our letter we talk about how to adapt knitting techniques for one-handed knitting.

One-handed knitting resources:

Elisabeth Ward's Youtube ChannelMary OneHandKnitter's YouTube ChannelOne-handed knitting aidHealing Fibers

This week we're answering questions from listeners:

Valerie: how to balance knitting gifts for others with knitting for yourself;Sima: What to do when your swatch gauge and your FO gauge just don't line up;Micah: How to organize supplies for lots of different types of crafts;Jordan: What to do when you DON'T SWATCH and your row gauge is off; andMichelle: What aspects of our lives have grown and changed as a result of our knitting
What?s on your Needles? Oakmoss by Alicia PlummerEasy V by Caitlin Hunter

#MAKEGOODCABLES KAL

Running through July 31st (THIS SUNDAY!)

We're talking about substituting yarn weights this week! Gauge, schmage. (You're going to need to swatch.)

Resources:

Tin Can Knits: Knitting a Garment at a Different Gauge

Jacqueline Cieslak: Yarn Substitutions at Different Weights

Jimmybeans Wool: Knitting Calculator (broad estimates)

Sister Mountain - How to Estimate Yardage in Knitting Patterns

What's on our needles this week: Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer Easy V by Caitlin Hunter
Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable. We'll be finishing up July 31, but that doesn't mean you need to be done by then - there's still time to join!
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This week we're revisiting something that came up during our episode about ply week before last and talking about directional twist in yarn.

What's on our needles this week: Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer Easy V by Caitlin Hunter
Podcasts we like to listen to!

Jessica:

Love to Sew Sounds Like a Cult Spooked

Karen:

I Don?t Even Own a Television Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet The Opportunist Wild Thing
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This week's episode is about the things (in addition to finished objects!) that we get from knitting.

What's on our needles this week: What?s on your Needles? Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska
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This week's episode is all about ply - it's a deep dive on the construction of yarn!

Craft Yarn Council Standard Yarn Weight System

Tutorials: Avoid twisting your stitches by Arne and Carlos How to join in the round without twisting from Cocoknits
What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on My Shoulders by Lissy Jane Tied Knots by Justin Lorkowska
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This week we're talking about Works in Progress (sometimes known as WIPs). Sometimes a WIP will become a UFO (UnFinished Object).

What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on My Shoulders by Lissy Jane Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska
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We feel a bit knitting-adjacent this week - we're talking about buttons, and answering a Dear Scratch letter about cozy mysteries!

** Alternatives to buttons:**

Shawl pins - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=shawl%20pins Screw in closures - https://juldesigns.com/screw-in-closures/ Holeless Buttons - https://www.purlandhank.com/shop-online/hole-less-buttons Sweater clips - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=sweater+clips

Knitting themed cozy mysteries:

Peggy Ehrhart: Knit & Nibble Mystery Series Sally Goldenbaum - Seaside Knitters Mystery Series Seaside Knitters Society Maggie Sefton: A Knitting Mystery series Allie Pleiter: A Riverbank Knitting Mystery

Other themes:

Alexander McCall Smith: No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Karen Menuhin: Heathcliff Lennox Series Alexia Gordon: Gethsemane Brown Mysteries M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin series
What's on our needles this week: Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane Only Ocean by Sylvia McFadden
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This week's episode is all about mosaic knitting! In our Dear Scratch letter, we talk about what to do if your gauge is way off only on one particular type of project.

Tiny Tutorial on Mosaic Knitting from SweetGeorgia Yarns

Barbara Walker's Mosaic Knitting (1976)

A few patterns we love that feature mosaic knitting: Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers Crystal Star Wrap by Jen Peck Dissent Cowl by Carissa Browning Shift Collection from Andrea Mowry The Shift (cowl) Nightshift (shawl) Shifty (sweater) Shiftalong (hat)

What's on our needles this week: Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane Only Ocean by Sylvia McFadden
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This week we're talking about knitting for babies - what to make and (most controversial topic of all) what color to use!

Some baby knit patterns you might want to knit:

Hats

Bearly Bonnet by Pure Stitches (free download) Beloved by TinCanKnits November Balaclava Mini by PetitKnit

Socks / Baby Booties

Thickmas Socks by Summer Lee Little Squirrel by TinCanKnits Garter Stay-On Booties by Lisa Chemery

** Sweaters**

Baby Novus by Laura Nelkin Gramps by TinCanKnits In Threes: A Baby Cardigan

Rompers

Small Things Romper by Carina Spencer Goldkind Romper by Karin Lundin

*Longies and Diaper Covers *

Lamby Leggings by Sarah Lehto Darling by Courtney Kelly

Blankets

POP Blanket by TinCanKnits Chevron Baby Blanket by Espace Tricot Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket by Purl Soho

Stuffed Animals

Mochi Mochi Land has some bigger designs Susan B Anderson lots of sweet animals Julie Williams - Little Cotton Rabbits Rebecca Danger - The Big Book of Knitted Monsters
What's on our needles this week: Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane Saraswati Top by Julee Mackessy

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We're talking about textured knitting this week!

Some of our favorite designers for textured knits: Norah Gaughan - cables, twisted stitches, exploration of pleats Brandi Cheyenne Harper - garter, ribbing, bulky texture Irene Lin - textured fabric, cables, bobbles, lace Blue Sky Fibers
What's on our needles this week: Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak
Get ready for our summer KAL!

This round's theme is CABLES! We'll be kicking things off June 1.

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We're talking about all the different ways you can use stitch markers. This week's letter is about how to preserve swatches from projects you've given as gifts.

What's on our needles this week: Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak Sunshine on my Shoulders by Lissy Jane

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Our magical leaders - Rowan Tree Travel

Edinburgh yarn shops: Ginger Twist Kathy?s Knits
Some of the makers and artisans we got ot meet on our trip: Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell of Di Gilpin Knitwear Charlotte Flower - Charlotte Flower Chocolates Julie Rutter of Black Isle Yarns Emily Williams of Flutterbyknits Yasmin & Travor of Island at the Edge Croft Tania Jones of TJ Frog

The Canisp Sweater: https://flutterbyknits.com/pattern/canisp-sweater/

Some other places we loved: Scottish Crannog Centre The Highland Folk Museum

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What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on my Shoulders designed by Lissy Jayne Saraswati Top designed by Julee McKessey

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We mentioned I-Cords in last week's episode! This week we're talking about what they are and how you might be use them in your projects.

*Tools to create Knit an I-Cord: *

Lucet - a forked hand tool used in cord making: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet I-Cord Knitting machine - Emma Fahrlander demonstration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-GET864Lbo French Knitter - also called a knitting Nancy or a spool knitter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2deLwV1zXmA

I-Cord Uses:

Drawstrings (sweaters, shorts, baby booties, more!) Decorative feature on hats (baby hats especially) Ties to keep a hat on your head - attach them to earflaps - TinCanKnits has a blog post featuring their Beloved Bonnet Appliqué Shoe laces Cord to hold your glasses! Garland Interweave link to projects: macrame plant hanger, braided bracelets, jump ropes, and braided coasters, trivets, and rugs!

Cast-on:
I-Cord Cast-On Video Tutorial from Brooklyn Tweed - includes video, and written instructions for both knitting flat and in the round)

Bind-off: - Clean, aesthetically pleasing finished edges to your project
I-Cord Bind-Off tutorial from Andrea Rangel

What's on our needles this week: Saraswati Top by Juley Mackessey
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Designers' posts about waist shaping (not an exhaustive list, just a few that we like!):

Andrea Rangel - Dissent Mods Adding Waist Shaping Amy Herzog - Waist Shaping Yes You Need Some
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If we keep answering five question an episode, we might get caught up one of these days!

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Sure, there are advanced techniques for eliminating those little knitting annoyances... but sometimes you just want a quick fix that will make the problem a little less obvious.

Resources

Five Ways to Neatly Bind Off the Last Stitch

What's on our needles this week: Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnston Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman
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From neck to hem, cuff to cuff, we're pulling apart the sweater and learning how to refer to all the little pieces they're made of.

Pattern links for examples of design elements

NECKS:

Crew Neck - Love Note by TinCanKnits V-Neck - Cumulus Blouse by PetiteKnit Scoop Neck - Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Metropolis by Tanis Lavallee Turtle Dove II by Espace Tricot Boat Neck - The Weekender by Andrea Mowry Ballet Neck - Dissent by Andrea Rangel Cowl Neck - Star Crossed by Jacqueline Cieslak

SLEEVES:

Circular - Ranunculus by Midair Hirose Raglan - Flax by TinCanKnits Saddle Shoulder - Penguono by Stephen West Dolman - Letho by Natasja Hornby Drop Shoulder - The Weekender by Andrea Mowry Set-in Sleeves - The Oban Cardigan by Thea Colman

HEMS:

Split Hem - Junegrass Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge
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This week's episode is about the test knitting process - what to expect, how to do it, and when you should probably give a testing call a pass. (Hint: It's if you don't want to to knit the thing.)

*Resources: *

yarnpond.com @fattestknits School of Sweet Georgia Modern Colourwork Knitting
What's on our needles this week: Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman

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This week we're tackling the less-scary-than-it-seems issue of steeking your projects. Cardigans, armholes, necklines - your scissors are your friend, we promise.

View the transcript here

*Anatomy of a Steek: *

Brooklyn Tweed diagrams: Steeking

Securing a Steek

Crochet technique: Tin Can Knits Tutorial Hand Sewing technique: Aleks Byrd Tutorial Back Stitching Diagram (hand stitching): Embroidery How To Machine Sewing technique: Interweave Tutorial

Finishing a Steek

Hidden under a ribbon: Helene Magnussun Tutorial Steek Sandwich: Kate Davies Tutorial Knotted Steek: Tom of Holland Tutorial

Kate Davies' helpful blog post with great photos of different steek finishes: What is a Steek
An example of how to add a steek panel to a pullover pattern: Dissent Cardigan Hack

What's on our needles this week: Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson Amberwing Socks designed by Summer Lee
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Garter stitch is one of our favorite fabrics: elastic, stretchy, and squishy!

NOTE: Karen said some nonsense about how to do a steeking panel during the question portion. Her nonsense was not correct. Listen to next week's episode instead of what she said here and you'll be much happier!

First historical mention of garter stitch from The Lady?s Assistant for Executing Fancy and Useful Designs in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work here

Book Recommendation Knitting for Radical Self-Care by Brandi Cheyenne Harper
Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Melting Marl Shawl by Stephen West Harvest by TinCanKnits A Break in Tide Shawl by Tif Neilan Afield by Fiona Alice Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman
What's on our needles this week: Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson Amberwing Socks designed by Summer Lee
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Stretches we mentioned in this week's episode Front of wrist stretch: turn palm up and use the other hand to pull fingertips down and back (toward the floor/elbow) Palm stretch: backs of hands facing each other, hook your thumbs and pull (gently!) Palm stretch 2: stretch your pinkies back with your other hand Knuckle decompression: pull gently on each finger with other hand Myofascial release of the forearm - squeeze one forearm with the other tight enough that you can move the skin back and forth about an inch. Push down toward wrist and hold for 60-90 seconds. Move to another spot on your forearm and do it again. You don?t need to do every inch of your forearm!
Tools and supportive aid we mentioned this week: BioTone Muscle and Join Relief Therapeutic Massage Creme Compression gloves (whatever you want, just a few that I like): Isotoner Vive Arthritis and Compression Gloves Dritz makes crafting-specific ones! Available at Joann Fabrics, Michaels, and online LympheDIVAS - compression sleeves and more! Knitting Comfortably: the ergonomics of hand knitting by Carson Demers Fruity Knitting podcast interview with him begins at about 40 minutes into this video

What's on our needles this week: Radish Hat by Holly Priestley Amberwing Socks by Amber Lee
Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Havrelatte by Maja Karlsson Getting Warmer by Espace Tricot Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak

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It's called "frogging" because you rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out. Then there's tinking, which is just knitting in reverse! (Technically that would be gnittink, I suppose, but let's just go with it.)

I did a kind of iffy job of explaining using dental floss as a lifeline. Interweave explains it better here.

What's on our needles this week: Until recently: Lotta by Marie Greene Soorik by Gudrun Johnson (from The Shetland Trader, Book Three: Heritage) Great Gingham Pullover (no link yet, it's still in testing) by Jessie Mae Amberwing Socks by Summer Lee
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What is the Make Good Stashdown?

It's our first KAL of 2022 - you pick your project, works through some stash, and post pictures with the hashtag #makegoodstashdown

Patterns suggested in this week's episode (but do what you want): Slipstravaganza by Stephen West Sea Glass Sweater by Wool & Pine Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine The Stay Pull by Park Williams Northeasterly by Skeinanigans Recollect Cowl by Jennifer Steingass Whatever by Julie Knits in Paris Fox Paws by Xandy Peters Lucky Pieces by Inyoung Kim Little Checks Socks by Summer Lee Melting Marl Scarf by Stephen West Scrapper Cardi by Safiyyah Talley Swatchtastic by Tin Can Knits The Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits
What's on our needles this week: Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson Both of Jessica's test knits are visible on Instagram: @jamesnwatts & @jessssiemae

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In Episode 55 we talked about how to the weight of mystery yarn; this week we're talking about ways to identify its fiber content. Grab your notebooks, goggles, and adventurously scientific spirit.

Here we go!

Smell Test

Animal fibers: it will smell like a wet sheep! Maybe a barn/hay smell too Silk: may have an earthy or fishy smell Synthetic fibers: generally no smell, maybe oily/artificial smell Plant fibers: generally no smell

Felting Test

Animal fibers (including silk): will felt if non-superwash Synthetic & plant fibers: will not felt

Bleach Test

Animal fibers: will fizz and dissolve in 12-24 hours Silk: will dissolve in approximately two days Synthetic & plant fibers: won't dissolve, may lose color

Acetone Test

Synthetic fibers: will dissolve Animal fibers, silk, and plant fibers: will not react much at all

Burn Test

Animal fibers: will burn slowly and curl away from orange flame, will smell like burning hair or feathers Silk: will burn slow and curl away, may char, may smell like burning hair or charred meat Plant fibers: burn fast & give off smoke, leave light colored ash * cotton has a yellow flame * hemp & jute has a very bright flame * linen, hemp, and jute ash will still be in the shape of the yarn Synthetic fibers: will burn (or really, melt!) quickly and emit a strong, black smoke

What's on our needles this week: Felix Cardigan designed by Amy Christoffers Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman

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We're digging deep into your stash to help you identify yarn that might no longer have any identifying information. (Eek!) This week's question is about choosing patterns when knitting socks for larger feet.

WPI (wraps her inch) and Yarn Weight Charts

Ravelry standard yarn weight chart - WPI, ply, gauge ranges Craft Yarn Council WPI Chart SweetGeorgia Spinzilla Series for Calculating Fiber Quantities

Here's a link to a WPI tool, in case you're having trouble visualizing it!

Tools for yardage

Mystery yarn (with WPI/weight identified) Kitchen or postage scale (need to measure in grams) Yarn Weight and Yards per Pound Chart These are estimates/ranges because fiber content and yarn construction affects physical weight
Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Rye Light designed by Tin Can Knits DRK Everyday Socks designed by Andrea Mowry
What's on our needles this week: Felix Cardigan designed by Savory Knitting (Amy Christoffers)
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We've chatted about lots of types of hats in this episode. Please enjoy some pictures to show you what we did our best to describe!

Beanies or Toques
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CARA Mütze by Susanne Müller

Beret or Tam
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Best Beret by James N Watts

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Gitchi-Gami Tam by Virginia Sattler-Reimer

Billed
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Camden Cap by Woolly Wormhead

Bonnet
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Sunshine Bonnet by Katarina Linnhagen

Cloche
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Folly Cloche by Laura Nelkin

Earflap Hat
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Thorpe by Kristen Kapur

Pixie
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Get Garter - Pixie by Woolly Wormhead

*Stocking *
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Anne of Green Cables Hat by Sarah Schira

Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

Ghost Ranch by Andrea Mowry

What's on our needles this week:

Deliciosa by Norah Gaughan

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From visible mending to stashbuster projects, friendship bracelets to bunny nuggest, this week's episode is full of ideas for how to use up the little bits of yarn that survive a project. (Assuming you didn't lose yarn chicken, that is!)

Aunt Bethany & her knitting

* Punch needle * Colorwork! * Embroidery * Pom Poms * Stripes! No one can stop you. Stripes. * Shoelaces and icords and drawstrings - you'll need a [Lucet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet) *Friendship bracelets * Macrame & wall hangings * Knit tiny things (think [MochiMochiLand](https://mochimochiland.com) for inspiration) * Weaving * Make a blanket or rug! * Felting (if you have lots of non-super wash bits!) * Decor! Hand roll them into tiny balls and pop them in a glass bottle or jar * Practice new stitches and techniques with leftover bits * STASHBUSTER PROJECTS! Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Scotty Sweater by PetiteKnit Late Bloomer Sweater by Kristin Ledgett Bunny Nuggets by Rebecca Danger
What's on our needles this week: Ursa Canis by Jacqueline Cieslak
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This week we're answering questions! Picking out woven-in ends, the ethics of double-dipping in knitalongs (go for it!), does it count as handmade if you use a knitting machine?, and how to achieve a good fit as a new sweater knitter.

Swanky Emu Knits

What's on our needles this week: Ursa Canis designed by Jacqueline Cieslak Vanilla is the New Black designed by Anneh Fletcher

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Picking up stitches allows you to knit multi-directional fabric, button bands, heel-flap socks, and so many more things! Here are a few helpful links to videos that will show you how to pick up your stitches.

Vertical Stitches How to Pick Up Stitches for a Button Band or a Collar from Cocoknits Picking Up Stitches Along a Vertical Edge Tutorial from Purl Soho
Horizontal Stitches Picking Up Sts Along a Finished Edge from Roxanne Richardson Picking Up Stitches Along a Horizontal Edge Tutorial from Purl Soho
More Pick Up Techniques Picking Up Heel Gusset Stitches from Under the Olive Tree Knits Picking Up Stitches in Garter Stitch Tutorial from Purl Soho Picking Up Stitches Purlwise Tutorial from Purl Soho
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What's on our needles this week: Vanilla Is the New Black designed by Anneh Fletcher DRK Everyday Socks designed by Andrea Mowry

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It's a sock knitting vocabulary quiz (hint: 10 points for already knowing something, 10 points for learning something new. Everyone wins!) Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about choosing sweater patterns as a new sweater knitter.

Left-hand dominant Ravelry knit & crochet group: On the Other Hand

Vocabulary terms you might encounter when you're knitting socks! Cuff - the very top of your socks that hugs your ankle or at some point on your leg Leg - the ?body? of your sock above your heel and below the cuff Heel - this is the curved or L-shaped bend of your sock that accommodates your heel some kinds: short row heels, heel flap, afterthought heels, peasant heels
Gusset - shaping in the foot of the sock to accommodate movement Toe Shaping some kinds: wedge toe, round toe, left & right toe
Graft - also called kitchener stitch Extra Credit: Negative Ease - ease is the degree to which your finished garment is larger (positive) or smaller (negative) than your body; ideal negative ease for socks is about 10% negative ease in terms of circumference & length
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What's on our needles this week: Deliciosa Sweater designed by Norah Gaughan Cinnabar designed by Andrea Mowry

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No pressure. NO PRESSURE. But maybe you want to make some things for people this holiday season, and we have a few ideas.

Some suggested patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

Hats

Porty Hat by Ysolda Teague Garter Snake Hat by Lavanya Patricella Rhett by Meghan Babin

Cowls

An Elastic Product by Karida Collins Sunset Mesa Cowl by Jennifer Berg Gabby Love Cowl by Louis Boria

Mittens & Socks

The World?s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits Green Mountain Mitts by Fatimah Hinds For Joy and Comfort by Tif Neilan DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry
What's on our needles this week: Cinnabar Wrap by Andrea Mowry Deliciosa by Norah Gaughan

Biotone Joint Relief Massage Creme

The stretches in this video are pretty great!

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Lots of tutorials with different styles!

Continental Style (picking) (also called German, European): Video: How to Knit Continental

*Norwegian Purl *: Video: How to Norwegian Purl

English Style (throwing) (also called American): Video: How to Knit English Style

Flicking (lever knitting) (also called Peruvian, Catholic, Australian, Irish Cottage): Video: How to Lever Knit

Combination : Video: How to Combination Knit

Portuguese (Incan, Andean or Turkish - practiced all over the world): Video: How to Portuguese Knit (neck)

Shetland Knitting (also called: Pit knitting, Scottish, Shetland, From the Hip, Old Way) Video about Shetland Knitters who knit over 200 stitches per minute

CWA Knitting Competition 1971

To see great short videos of knitting different techniques, visit @dankfiber on instagram!

What's on our needles this week: Cinnabar designed by Andrea Mowry Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman

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*Make Good Socks KAL * begins this Sunday, November 7. Join us on Instagram (@makegoodpod) or get the details here.

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Our shopping haul from the weeknd:

Designs by Yasmen: store | Instagram Woodsy and Wild: store | Instagram Woolens and Nosh: store | Instagram Queen City Yarn: store | Instagram The Shetland Trader, Book Three by Gudrun Johnston Craeft by Alexander Langlands madder root: store | Instagram Sawkill Farm: store | Instagram

Dutchess County Fairgrounds

I lowkey think Jessica invented the dickey thing. I can't find it on Ravelry.

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Junction Fiber Mill website
Instagram: @junctionfibermill

Savage Hart Farm (Peggy's farm!)

What's on our needles: Belfast Cardigan by Véronik Avery Zipper Sweater by PetitKnit
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A helpful YouTube video about the GOTS-certified organic process
Non-toxic EXP finishing diagram

What's on our needles this week: Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke
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This week is all about someday wishlists.

Karen's dream projects:

Celestarium by Audry Nicklin A brioche sweater Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry Something with the Roosimine technique (like these patterns by Aleks Byrd) Beekeepers Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits STEEKING. Here's the sweater I failed at

Jessica's dream projects:

Lara Jacket by Shiny Superhero A hap! The Book of Haps by Kate Davies One pair of socks every month
What's on our needles this week: Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke
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Tutorials that might help you fix a few specific mistakes:

Dropped Stitch tutorial by Cocoknits Fixing a Miscrossed Cable video tutorial by Purl Hunter Dropping back & Duplicate Stitch tutorial by Stephanie McFee (aka the Yarn Harlot)
What's on our needles this week: Julie Asselin Bouclé Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke

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Here's the spinny colorwork thing I was talking about! From a painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti of Siena, ca. 1345.

Do you want to get your hands on your very own copy of A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt? You can follow this link to Indiebound and source one from an independent bookseller!

What's on our needles this week: Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke
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Webbing Clothes Moths

Some tools you might want to have on hand: Soak Eco Wash Bag Soak Wool Wash Cocoknits Sweater Care Kit Oxo Good Grips Folding Sweater Drying Rack Gleener
What's on our needles this week: Jessica: Nothing! What even. Fake. Karen: Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke

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Patterns we talked about in this episode: The Weekender designed by Andrea Mowry Tomás Pullover designed by Joji Locatelli

Roosimine Knitting! That's the Estonian colorwork technique I couldn't remember the name of. Here's some more information from Alekx Byrd.

It looks like this!

What's on our needles this week: Everywhere Bags by Homebody Fibers @homebodyfibers Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke
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This week we chat about the knitting that happens when everything feels overwhelming. We've got suggestions for projects that will carry you through whatever is bringing you down.

Patterns: Crystal Star Wrap by Jen Peck Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry Any sock pattern Dishcloths (and towels, etc!) Baby sweaters
What's on our needles this week: Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman
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There are only two weeks left, but that's plenty of time to join us for our summer KAL.
Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!
End date August 31
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One of the few types of knitting (along with hats, scarves, shawls, and mittens... I'm primarily a sweater knitter, okay?) you can do without a pattern!

Great Sock Resource:

The Knitter?s Book of Socks by Clara Parkes

Patterns: Little Squirrel by TinCanKnits - worsted weight top down house - great house socks! Vanilla Is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher - top down ribbed increase heel Now and Next Sock by Marceline Smith - top down, unique toe closure with no Kitchener
What's on our needles this week: Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman
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Where to find Swanky Emu Knits (Sarah Krentz) online:

Swanky Emu Knits @swankyemuknits on Instagram
What's on our needles this week: Outline tank by Jessie Mae
make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

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It's the time of year when we start to think about apple cider donuts in the crisp fall air of upstate New York.

@Squidney - Sydney Crabaugh
@tentacularly - Jenzilla

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The Rhinebeck Sweater Lookbook

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We're back! We missed you!

Techniques we talked about this week: Backward loop cast on - tutorial by Cocoknits Knitted cast on - tutorial by Tin Can Knits Cable cast on - tutorial by Purl Soho Long Tail cast on - tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed Old Norwegian (aka German Twisted) cast on - tutorial by Very Pink Knits Provisional cast on - tutorial by Purl Soho Tubular cast on - tutorial by Andrea Mowry Jeny's surprisingly stretchy cast on - tutorial by Jeny Staiman I-cord cast on - tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed Garter Tab cast on - tutorial by Stephen West
make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!
End date August 31
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