Crocheted Seam

In this video I demonstrate a crocheted seam, and we take a look at how it compares to the mattress stitch. The Knitter’s Pride Dreamz crochet hooks I use in the video can be found here. You can find more information about Knitter’s Pride Dreamz crochet hooks from these retailers: Bryson Distributing Accessories Unlimited Knitter’s […]

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Podcast Episode 37: That Voice in Your Head

Download Episode. You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on kcknits.com. From our Sponsors: Mountain Colors Mountain Colors Perspectives Kits feature 5 mini skeins in both traditional gradients and groupings of complementary colorways. Available in Fingering, Sport, and DK weights. There are a variety of patterns from hats and cowls to fingerless […]

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Casting-On Without a Slip Knot

In this video we take a look at how using or not using a slip knot in your cast-on changes the look of your knitting, and I demonstrate how to cast-on without a slip knot in a couple of different long-tail COs. The yarn I use for demonstration is Spud & Chloe Outer. The needles […]

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Podcast Episode 36: Creative Reuse

Download Episode. For more information and photos on Austin Creative Reuse, you can read Casey’s blog post about it. Our Sponsors this week: Mango Moon Be sure to “save the date” for the upcoming retreat in Petoskey, MI. Sally Melville will be presenter. Dates are Sunday – Wednesday, September 24 through 27. Further details and […]

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2 x 2 Tubular Cast-On

This cast-on is great for the brim of hats, and can be easily substituted in if the hat pattern calls for a regular 2×2 rib. You can see my 1×1 Tubular Cast-On video here. Instructions for working this cast-on: 1. Using a provisional cast-on and scrap yarn, cast-on HALF of the total number of stitches […]

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Podcast Episode 35: Clapotis, in Paris

Download Episode. You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on kcknits.com. Links to things we talk about in this episode: Reinforcing Sock Heels and Toes Lang Jawoll sock reinforcement thread I wasn’t able to find the “pregnant” skeins of Jawoll yarn, just the reinforcement thread sold separately. German Short Rows Traditional Wrap […]

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Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Platina Sock Needle Sets

Since not everyone can win, these needles can be found for sale here. Please watch the entire video for instructions on how to enter the giveaway. This contest is open to US and international viewers (customs charges may apply outside the US). The contest is open until 12:01 am (US Central Time), March 1, 2017; […]

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Podcast Episode 34: Craft and Folk Art Museum.

Download Episode. For more about Casey’s visit to the Craft and Folk Art Museum, visit her blog. From our Sponsor: Mountain Meadow Wool You can sign up for their newsletter and learn more about their Legacy Yarn Club on their website. To answer the question that came up in the podcast, yes – Mountain Meadow […]

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