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KnitCompanion – Customizing Features

This video is my second on KnitCompanion. To see the first, visit my KnitCompanion playlist.

The app works on your touch-screen device, like phones and tablets, and is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Just search for “KnitCompanion”.

For more info on the app, visit the KnitCompanion website.
You can also follow KnitCompanion on Facebook for helpful tips and tricks.

The cape on the mannequin (and the pattern I use as an example in the software) is Lost in a Dream Cape from Kraemer Yarns.

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Lost in a Dream Hooded Cape

In this tutorial, I run through all of the techniques used in the Lost in a Dream Hooded Cape, designed by Vanessa Ewing. All of the info you need, including the video, is listed below. Many thanks to Kraemer Yarns for sponsoring this video!

The pattern is available here on the Kraemer website. It is a pattern download, even though the website asks you for shipping info.

You can get a kit for this cape here.

Or you can choose a different color of this yarn (not in a kit) here on the Kraemer website, over 70 colors!
My cape uses Fauna; you’ll also see Tiger, Winter Lake, Puddle, and Jelly in the video.

You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.

The needles I use in the video are interchangeable sets from Knitter’s Pride.
SmartStix
Ginger
And the DPNs I use are Knitter’s Pride Ginger

The buttons I used on my cape are 5/8″ from this shop.
NOTE: I have heard from one knitter that she ordered buttons from this site, was charged, and never received her buttons. She tried to contact the company several times, and eventually the number for the shop was disconnected. Order with caution! Or, you can get similar buttons on Amazon.

My recent Shadow Checkerboard Baby Blanket tutorial uses the same yarn as this cape.

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Slow Motion Tinking Decreases

In this video, I demonstrate tinking (unknitting) decrease stitches in slow-motion for visual learners. The other videos in my slo-mo series can be found here.

My slow-motion tinking increases video can be found here.
My regular speed tinking increases and decreases video can be seen here.

The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky. The needles are ChiaoGoo bamboo. The cowl is the background is Color My Cowl, free pattern and video tutorial.

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Find Your Sock Tutorial!

This chart helps you choose a sock tutorial – by organizing them by skill level, yarn weight, and sizes.

Each one of these sock patterns includes a video tutorial. Pick your skill level first, then choose from the other features. Many patterns include separate instructions for two weights of yarn. For help with yarn weights, you can visit this table.

In addition to the sock tutorials below, there is also the Pick a Toe, Pick a Heel sock series. Click the link for more info.

Pattern NameSkill LevelYarn WeightSized ForNeedle Size
Learn to Knit SocksGood for Beginners
Worsted Women US 5, 3.75mm
Toe-Up Socks Using German Short RowsGood for Beginners DKWomen, Men, and Children3.25mm
Bulky Sleep SocksGood for Beginners BulkyWomen, Men, and ChildrenUS 9, 5.5mm
Toe Up Gusset SocksAdvanced BeginnerSock YarnWomen2.75mm
Sawdl Welsh Heel SocksAdvanced BeginnerSock YarnWomen and Men2.5mm
Loaded German Short Row SocksAdvanced BeginnerSock YarnWomen and Men2.75mm
Sling Heel SocksAdvanced BeginnerDK or Sock YarnWomen and Men3.25mm or 2.5mm
Hygge Feet Cabled BootiesAdvanced BeginnerBulkyWomen and MenUS 9, 5.5mm
Socks on 9" CircularsAdvanced BeginnerDK or Sock YarnWomen3.25 or 2.5mm
Lace Socks Using German Short RowsAdvanced BeginnerDKWomen, Men, and Children3.25mm
Two Socks at-a-time, Toe-Up, Magic LoopAdvanced BeginnerWorsted or SockWomen, Men, and ChildrenUS 5, 3.75mm or 2.5mm
Two Socks at-a-time, Magic LoopAdvanced BeginnerWorsted or SockWomen and MenUS 6, 4mm or 2.5mm
Learn to Knit Toe-Up Magic Loop SocksAdvanced BeginnerWorstedWomen, Men, and ChildrenUS 5, 3.75mm
Two Socks at-a-time on Two CircularsAdvanced BeginnerWorstedWomenUS 6, 4mm
Learn to Knit Magic Loop SocksAdvanced BeginnerWorstedWomenUS 5, 3.75mm
Learn to Knit Toe-Up SocksAdvanced BeginnerWorstedWomenUS 5, 3.75mm
Baby Athletic SocksAdvanced BeginnerSock YarnBaby and ChildUS 4, 3.5mm
Yoga or Pedicure SocksAdvanced BeginnerWorstedWomenUS 6, 4mm
Socks on Flexible DPNsAdvanced BeginnerSock YarnWomen and Men2.5mm or 2.75mm
Star-Toed Fleegle SocksIntermediateSock YarnWomen and Men2.5mm
Sidewalk Talk Flip-Flop SocksIntermediateSock YarnWomen2.5mm
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Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride SmartStix Needle Sets

This week I have a giveaway for two SmartStix needle sets from Knitter’s Pride!

This needle set can be found here.

To enter the giveaway, please fill out the form below (you’re not signing up for anything except the giveaway). 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 Needles Giveaway

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The scarf on the mannequin is Yesica Wrap (not my design) details 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 midnight (US Central Time) January 15, 2020, and the winners will be announced in video on January 16, 2020. The winning email addresses will be chosen by random number generator. This giveaway is open internationally.

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Winners Announced! OLFA Quilting Tools Huge Giveaway

Congrats to Carrie H., Karen J., Stephanie M., Donna L., Karla L., and Irene H.! Winners, check your email for a note from Staci.

If you didn’t win this time, these products can be found here:
Navy 24 x 36” Double-Sided Rotary Mat
6 x 24” Frosted Acrylic Ruler
45mm Ergonomic Handle Rotary Cutter, Pacific Blue
Limited Edition Ruby Anniversary 45mm Rotary Cutter
Endurance Rotary Blade
Splash 45mm Rotary Cutter, Navy

The random number generator I used to pick the winners can be found here.

Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel – new knitting video every week, and more giveaways coming soon!