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Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Mindful Generosity Needle Sets

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You can get a look at these needles here.
The shawl on the mannequin is Autumn Crunch by Vanessa Ewing, a pattern exclusively for Brioche Tier patrons of the VeryPink Knits Podcast (an audio production). More information here.
You can see the Knitter’s Pride YouTube channel here.

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Podcast Episode 203 – Instant Gratification


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Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out their self-striping sock yarns. Coupon code information:
For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles*
November code: VPNOV21

Knitting bags we mention in this episode:
Sierra Tote (sewing pattern)
Knitter’s Backpack
Fringe Supply Co Town Bag
Fringe Supply Co Field Bag

Our links –
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PatternGenius – Customization and Efficiency (2nd PG video)

This video is the second in the PatternGenius series. PatternGenius is a chart and pattern creation app by the fine folks at knitCompanion.

PatternGenius is available for iOS or MacOS. To give the app a try, go to the Apple App Store and search for “PatternGenius”.

You can see the first PatternGenius video here.

If you’d like to see the knitCompanion video series, you can find that here.

Two things I didn’t have time to cover in this video, but you can watch short videos on the PatternGenius website:
How do I add repeats
How do I color symbols

The shawl on the mannequin is a new pattern, due out December 2021.

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Podcast Episode 202 – Pristine New Sweaters


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Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out their self-striping sock yarns. Coupon code information:
For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles*
October code: VPOCT21
November code: VPNOV21

Staci’s Cline Sweater on Ravelry
The episode photo is Casey wearing the Heidi Pullover with Staci’s dog, Elby. More info on that sweater here on Ravelry.

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Barn Toe, Afterthought Heel

The next pattern in the Pick a Toe, Pick a Heel Sock Series!

Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, any shoe size
Needles: Size 2.5mm or 2.75mm (see note below)
Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn or 4ply yarn)
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends, three ring stitch markers, clippie marker
Gauge: 8.5 stitches per inch, or fewer stitches per inch if you’d like a slightly wider sock

Note on needles: this pattern is written for any style of needles you’d like to use – double-pointed needles, short circulars, magic loop, or flexible double-points (aka FlexiFlips). If you would like a slightly narrower sock, I recommend using a 2.5mm size. For a slightly wider sock, use 2.75mm.

Get your pattern – $8 US via PayPal.

VIDEO LINK – Series introduction
VIDEO LINK – Intro to this pattern
VIDEO LINK – Barn Toe tutorial
VIDEO LINK – Afterthought Heel tutorial
Pick a Toe, Pick a Heel Sock Series

Techniques I mention in the tutorial:
Slow-Motion Pinhole Cast-On
Slow-Motion KFB (knit front/back)
Slow-Motion Kitchener Stitch

You can see a chart of all of my sock tutorials here.

The yarn used in my finished socks is TurtlePurl Yarns I’ve Got My Eye on Ewe.

The shawl on the mannequin is Autumn Crunch by Vanessa Ewing, a pattern exclusively for Brioche Tier patrons of the VeryPink Knits Podcast (an audio production). More information here.

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Episode 201 – Does My Dog Need a Handknit Sweater?


Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get bonus episodes, perks, and entry into quarterly raffles. www.patreon.com/verypinkknits

Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out their self-striping sock yarns. Coupon code information:
For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles*
October code: VPOCT21

Casey’s Christmas Tree sweater project on Ravelry
Poochie Keen Dog Sweater
Casey’s Yarnmaid’s Tale project on Ravelry
Simple Stretchy Bind-Off
Lana Care Lanolin replenishing soap (we haven’t tried it yet)

Our links –
Friend us on Peloton for more high-fives! We’re kcknits and VeryPink.
Casey’s Instagram
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Verypink.com
VeryPink Knits YouTube Channel

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Slow-Motion Backwards (or Mirror) Knitting

In this video I demonstrate “mirror” or backwards knitting, a way to knit back across a row, when you would normally turn the work to purl.

Mentioned in the video – Entrelac tutorial
The shawl on the mannequin is Autumn Crunch by Vanessa Ewing, a pattern exclusively for Brioche Tier patrons of the VeryPink Knits Podcast (an audio production). More information here.
The needles I used are Knitter’s Pride bamboo DPNs, and the yarn is Paintbox Yarns Chunky.

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Podcast Episode 200 – Wool Shopping in Ireland

Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get bonus episodes, perks, and entry into quarterly raffles. www.patreon.com/verypinkknits

Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out their self-striping sock yarns. Coupon code information:
For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles*
October code: VPOCT21

Undulating Lines Pullover tutorial
Crocheted Surface Stitch
The Eucalan wool soap that I use is called Wrapture! (I couldn’t remember the name.)
Skein, Ball, Hank, Cake video
The Knitty article about yarn plies

Our links –
Friend us on Peloton for more high-fives! We’re kcknits and VeryPink.
Casey’s Instagram
Casey’s website
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Verypink.com
VeryPink Knits YouTube Channel

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Podcast Episode 199 – Vintage Pattern Struggles


Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out their self-striping sock yarns. Coupon code information:
For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles*
September code: VPSEPT21
October code: VPOCT21

Our links –
Friend us on Peloton for more high-fives! We’re kcknits and VeryPink.
Casey’s Instagram
Casey’s website
VeryPink Instagram
Verypink.com
VeryPink Knits YouTube Channel

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