Weaving in ends can be tricky enough, without multiple colors going on, right? In this video, I demonstrate how to weave in ends when you’re working with narrow stripes.
The yarn used in the sample is Paintbox Wool Mix Chunky.
Podcast Episode 146 – The Knitting and Gardening Show, Knitting Q&A
Our lovely sponsor this week:
We Are Knitters
The beautiful kits that contain everything you need! Here is what I’m knitting, their Pola Scarf in Salmon Pink.
Things we talk about in this episode:
Stellar Swatching
Converting a Flat Pattern to Circular
Slow Motion Weaving Ends
As part of my slow-motion series for very visual learners, I demonstrate weaving in ends.
You can see all of my weaving ends videos here (there are so many!).
You can see my other slow-motion videos here.
You can see my regular speed weaving in ends video here.
The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.
The scarf on the mannequin (not my design) can be found here.
Podcast Episode 145: Students and Therapeutic Knitting, Knitting Q&A
Patrick Raycraft, staff photographer, The Hartford Courant
Our lovely sponsor this week:
Artistic Ewe
Featured yarn this month – Stroll Sock Weight
For 20% off the month of May use the coupon code VERYPINK20
Casey’s interview this week is with Wilma Hoffman from Hartford Public Schools. You can read more and see photos in this article in the Hartford Courant.
Other things we talk about:
Two Color Knitting Tricks
Knitting Help – Slow Motion Mattress Stitch
Mattress stitch is the best all-purpose seam used in knitting. Here we slow the technique down for very visual learners.
You can see my regular speed mattress stitch video here.
You can see my other slow-motion videos here.
The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.
The scarf on the mannequin (not my design) can be found here.
Winner Announced! Knitter’s Pride Ginger Straight Needle Set
Congrats to Johnathan M.!
If you didn’t win this time –
This needle set can be found here.
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!
Podcast Episode 144: Least Favorite Cast-On, Knitting Q&A
Our lovely sponsor this week:
ModCloth
To get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, go to ModCloth.com and enter code VERYPINK at checkout. This offer is valid for one time use only and expires on August 3rd 2019.
Things we talk about in this episode:
Sidewalk Talk Flip-Flop Socks
Mattress Stitch
Delicate Brambles
Backwards Loop CO
Cable CO
Ravelry Purchase Finder
Toe-Up Gusset Socks
The benefits of toe-up socks (no leftover yarn, easy fit), and the fit of a sock with a gusset and heel flap!
Pattern + video tutorial – $8 US via PayPal. 
You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.
Sizes: Women average width, any shoe size
Needles: Size US 2 (2.75mm), you’ll need 32” or longer circular needles for the cast-on and toe, then after the toe, you can use double-pointed needles, 9” circulars, or magic loop – whichever needles you prefer
Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn or 4ply yarn)
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 8.5 stitches per inch
In the demonstration, I use much bigger needles and thicker yarn to make it easier to see the techniques used.
The poncho on the mannequin is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern and video tutorial.
The yarn I used in my socks:
Solid color socks – Roots & Rain Yarns, Monsoon Sock, naturally dyed yarn using onion skin and indigo
Striped socks – Turtlepurl Yarns, A Stroll Down Duckworth Street
The yarn I use for demonstration is Deramores Tweedy DK, in color Cornish Sea. Please note! This is worsted weight yarn, used only for demonstration. The pattern uses sock (fingering) weight yarn.
The circular needles I used for the cast-on are Knitter’s Pride Zings from an interchangeable set.
The 9″ circulars are Knitter’s Pride Dreamz.
The DPNs are Knitter’s Pride Ginger.
Podcast Episode 143: Heavy Metal Knitting, Knitting Q&A
Our lovely sponsors this week:
Artistic Ewe
Featured yarn this month – Stroll Fingering Weight
For 20% off the month of may use the coupon code VERYPINK20
Care/Of
For 30% off your first order, use the promo code VERYPINK30
Casey’s interview is with the folks from Heavy Metal Knitting Championship.
You can watch a short video about the competition here.
Other things we talk about in this episode:
My video on different needle types, materials, and sets.
Moth-proof yarn explained. We can’t explain tangle-proof.
Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Ginger Straight Needle Set
Giveaway from Knitter’s Pride – their new Ginger wood needles in a complete set.
This needle set can be found here.
To enter the giveaway, please fill out your email address at first name to sign up for the VeryPink Knits Quarterly Newsletter. (If you are already subscribed to the newsletter, you still need to fill out the form to enter. You won’t receive the newsletter twice unless you use two different email addresses.) 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. The confirmation email may be in your spam folder, please check there.
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), May 15, 2019 and the winner will be announced in video on May 16, 2019. The winning email address will be chosen by random number generator.
The cowl on the mannequin is my free pattern & tutorial, Color My Cowl.
