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Portuguese Cast-On

The Portuguese Cast-On is both a very cool technique, as well as an easy PURL-WISE long-tail CO. Unlike other long-tail cast-ons, once you finish the CO, you’re ready to work a right-side row.

You can find more information about Knitter’s Pride needles, as well as retailers using these links:
Bryson Distributing
Accessories Unlimited
Knitter’s Pride Shop finder

The Knitter’s Pride Marblz needles I’m using can be found here.

Two good sources for handmade knitting pins:
BessTIME Etsy Shop
CoffeeNapKnit Etsy Shop

The yarn I used for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky.

My nail polish is by Julep, color “Janie”.

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Podcast Episode 16: Fingerling Weight Yarn


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To get your knitting question answered on the show, email your question to podcast@verypink.com.

You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on kcknits.com.

Links to things we talk about in this episode:
Video: Math for Knitters, Substituting Yarns
Video: Substituting Yarn

Yarn weight conversion chart

Video: Determining Yarn Weight (WPI)

Book: The Knitters Book of Yarn

Video: Mysteries of Row Gauge

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Beau Felted Wrap

beau

This project was a couple of exciting “firsts” for me – it is knit with YAK DOWN, and it’s a felted wrap. Yak down is an amazing fiber…it is as soft as cashmere, warmer than wool, and more breathable than wool. And a bonus, this project is available in a kit! In the video (below), I cover the techniques used in the pattern – chart reading, spit splicing, and felting.

Bijou Basin Ranch is a Himalayan Yak Ranch in Colorado, and the yarn they produce is under the label Bijou Spun. They also make a soap for exotic fiber called Allure. Be sure to visit their website to see all of the different fibers and products they offer.

Links to the kit, the knit version of the pattern (Beau), and the crocheted version of the pattern (Belle) below:

Beau/Belle Felted Wrap kit

Beau (knitted) Felted Wrap pattern

Belle (crocheted) Felted wrap pattern

More photos of the Beau Felted Wrap on Ravelry – be sure to like and queue!

My nail polish is by Julep, color “Janie”.

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Podcast Episode 15: No Hand Shaming


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To get your knitting question answered on the show, email your question to podcast@verypink.com.

You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on kcknits.com.

Links to things we talk about in this episode:
Video: Casting-On Many Stitches

Pom Pom Magazine

Video: Steam Blocking

Berroco Vintage
Knit Picks Swish
Stroll Sock Yarn
Comfy Cotton

Video: Simple Magic Loop
Video: Mirror Knitting

Video: What’s Your Knitting Style?

Casey’s WIP confession: all of Casey’s unfinished projects are on Ravelry! Judge away. 😉

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A Good Yarn Sarasota Purl Diver Color Club & Cable Cast-On

In this video, I let you in on some exciting stuff happening at A Good Yarn Sarasota, and demonstrate the cable cast-on.

LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO

Purl Diver Color Club Subscriptions
Full 6 month Subscription
Multi 6 month Subscription

A Good Yarn Sarasota May 2017 Orlando Retreat

Yarns shown in the Video
Yarn Love, colorway Squirrel Fish
Nerd Girl Yarns, colorway Fire Tail Goby

Patterns Shown in the Video
Over and Over Cowl
Frais

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Podcast Episode 14: Don’t Edit Out the Dog Noise!


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To get your knitting question answered on the show, email your question to podcast@verypink.com.

You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on kcknits.com.

Links to things we talk about in this episode:
Snag fixer tool
Video: Fixing Loose Stitches and Snags
Video: Dropping a column of stitches to repair a stitch (this video is called Correcting a Dropped Stitch, but the technique is the same)

Learn to Knit Lace
Saryoan Scarf
Sharbella Shawl

Video: Winding Yarn into Two Equally-Sized Balls
TurtlePurl self-striping yarn Etsy shop
Casey’s TurtlePurl Socks
Staci’s TurtlePurl socks

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Repairing Your Knits – Darning

Darning is a strong, reinforced repair for a hole or threadbare area. In this video, I demonstrate a couple of the ways you can use darning to fix a hole in any knitted piece.

The yarn I used for demonstration is leftover worsted-weight scraps, mostly Cascade 220.

My silver ring is actually a knitting needle gauge, and can be found here.

My nail polish is by Julep, color “Janie”.

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Podcast Episode 13: Our Breakfast Tacos are Better


Download Episode.
To get your knitting question answered on the show, email your question to podcast@verypink.com.

You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on kcknits.com.

Links to things we talk about in this episode:
Learn to Knit Your First Scarf
Traditional Dishcloth tutorial and pattern

Scunci Steamer (they’re still available, but SUPER expensive for some reason)

I mentioned that my friend Steven has been knitting beautiful lace baby blankets, here is his Ravelry notebook.

Pinhole Cast-On

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What’s Your Knitting Style?

Thrower, picker, flicker? In this video I briefly cover the six most common knitting styles, and the most common names for these styles.

You can find more information about Knitter’s Pride needles, as well as retailers using these links:
Bryson Distributing
Accessories Unlimited
Knitter’s Pride Shop finder

The Knitter’s Pride Cubics needles I’m using can be found here.

Annie Modesitt’s website on Combination Knitting can be found here.

The yarn I used for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky.

My silver ring is actually a knitting needle gauge, and can be found here.

My nail polish is by Julep, color “Janie”.

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