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Poochie Keen Dog Sweater

This week we have a much anticipated tutorial for the Poochie Keen Dog Sweater by Beth Aidala, from Kraemer Yarns. There are five sizes available in the pattern – Chest 11 (14, 18, 27, 33)”.

The yarn kit (includes pattern) can be found here.
The pattern on its own is here.
The yarn used (if you want to build your own kit), Perfection Worsted.

There is also a crochet version, you can see all of the options here.

The ChiaoGoo interchangeable shorties set can be found here.

Other videos I reference in the video:
Getting Started with Magic Loop
Simple Magic Loop
Getting Started with DPNs

Here is the math I was unable to do in my head. 🙂 The pattern gauge is about 4.5 stitches per inch. To increase 3 inches I would need to do about 12 increases, or 6 additional increase rounds. I would work these with a plain knitting (no increases) round between the increase rounds.

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Giveaway! Kollage Needle Set

Amazing needle set giveaway from Kollage! Fill out the form below to enter.

This needle set can be found here.
The scarf on the mannequin is Celtic Cable Scarf, tutorial here.

To enter the giveaway, please fill out the form below to sign up for the Kollage newsletter. You will be sent a confirmation email, please click the “yes, subscribe me to the list” button in the email to complete registration. Note – the confirmation email isn’t always instant, please be patient. Additionally, the confirmation email may be in your spam folder, please check there. Please do not forward the confirmation email to me, I cannot manually confirm your entry.

IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY ENTERING, PLEASE TRY USING A DIFFERENT DEVICE OR COMPUTER, OR USING A DIFFERENT BROWSER, THANKS.

Kollage Needle Set Giveaway

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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 midnight (US Central Time) December 16, 2020, and the winner will be announced in video on December 17, 2020. The winning email addresses will be chosen by random number generator. This giveaway is open internationally.

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Carrying Multiple Colors for Stripes

In this video I demonstrate how to “carry” colors when you’re knitting stripes in three or more colors. Carrying the colors means fewer ends to weave in when the project is finished.

The yarn I’m using for demonstration is Kraemer Perfection Worsted. The needles are Addi 16″ circulars.

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knitCompanion – Smart Counters

This video is the next in my series of knitCompanion app videos. The Smart Counter feature is available in iOS. You can see all of the videos in my knitCompanion playlist (more coming!).

To try knitCompanion, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and search for knitCompanion (one word) to download the free version of the app.

kCDesigns lets you buy patterns already setup with knitCompanion features maximized in the app! We will have a video on kCDesigns in January, but a ton of patterns are available there now.

The scarf on the mannequin is Celtic Cable Scarf, more information and tutorial here.

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Kick-Off the Holidays Sale

I only have one sale a year, and it’s time! Buy any two patterns, get the third one free. Just put three patterns in your cart, and one of them will be zero dollars. Feel free to share with your knitting/crocheting friends.

Looking to get started with sock knitting? Visit the Find Your Socks Chart to select your sock tutorial by skill level, yarn weight, and/or needle size.

You can shop here from my website, or visit my Ravelry Store directly. Promotion is good through Monday, November 30.

Stay warm, my friends!
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Slow Motion Crocheted Bind-Off

In this video I demonstrate a normal bind-off, using a crochet hook instead of a knitting needle. The result of this technique is the same as the common BO called for in most patterns.

You can see this same bind-off using knitting needles in slow-motion here.

You can see all of my slow-motion videos here.

The needles I’m using are Kollage Sonic. The crochet hook is by Boye. The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.

The wrap on the mannequin is Mother Earth Wrap, more info including tutorial here.

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Slow Motion SSK

In this video I demonstrate SSK (slip, slip knit), a one-stitch decrease that leans left. SSK is often used as a “mirror” decrease to K2tog (knit two together).

You can see all of my slow-motion videos here.

The wrap on the mannequin is Mother Earth Wrap, more info including tutorial here.

The needles I’m using are Kollage Sonic. The yarn is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.

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Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride SmartStix Needle Sets

Big giveaway from Knitter’s Pride of three SmartStix interchangeable needle sets! Fill out the form below to enter.

You can see these needles here.
The wrap on the mannequin is Mother Earth Wrap, more info including tutorial here.

To enter the giveaway, please fill out the form below. You will be sent a confirmation email, please click the “yes, subscribe me to the list” button in the email to complete registration. Note – the confirmation email isn’t always instant, please be patient. Additionally, the confirmation email may be in your spam folder, please check there. Please do not forward the confirmation email to me, I cannot manually confirm your entry.

IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY ENTERING, PLEASE TRY USING A DIFFERENT DEVICE OR COMPUTER, OR USING A DIFFERENT BROWSER, THANKS.

SmartStix Needle Sets Giveaway

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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 midnight (US Central Time) November 11, 2020, and the winner will be announced in video on November 12, 2020. The winning email addresses will be chosen by random number generator. This giveaway is open internationally. Winners must claim prize within two weeks of notification.

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knitCompanion – Linked Counters

This video is the next in my series of knitCompanion app videos. You can see all of the videos in my knitCompanion playlist.

To try knitCompanion, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and search for knitCompanion (one word) to download the free version of the app.

The scarf on the mannequin is Mother Earth Wrap, more information and tutorial here.