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Podcast Episode 142: Texas Yarn Lovers, Knitting Q&A


Our lovely sponsor this week:
Turtlepurl Yarns
Turtlepurl is releasing TWO new colorways this week – “Patience” and “Dusty Boots”.
These colorways will go live at 8pm Atlantic Time on Friday May 3rd! Set your alarm!
For 15% off coupon for the month of May use coupon code ~ VPMAY19
“Dusty Boots”
~ A classic striping pattern of Dusty Silver Grey & Charcoal Stripes
~ Optional heel and toe skeins: Bright Pink, Sea Breeze Turquoise, Poppin Green & Grape

“Patience” is Turtlepurl Yarns official colourway. “It takes patience to knit, patience to dye, patience for life. Enjoy the process!” Optional Orange heel & toe skein.

Casey’s interview is with Beth from the Texas Yarn Lovers Event.
Casey’s Blog with photos of her trip.

Other things we talk about in this episode:
Magic Knot
Learn to Knit Socks
Toe-Up Socks using German Short Rows
Intarsia vs. Duplicate Stitch
Duplicate Stitch

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Choices! A Review of Knitting Needle Types

In this video, I give an overview of the different needle types and materials available. If you’re confused by all of our choices, I hope this helps clear it up!

The needles shown in this video:
Wood Straight Needles – Knitter’s Pride Ginger
The single set of wood circulars (in the package) – Knitter’s Pride Basix
Wood Double-Points – Knitter’s Pride Dreamz
Addi Bamboo Interchangeable Set
Wood interchangeable circular set – Knitter’s Pride Ginger
Metal interchangeable circular set – Knitter’s Pride Platina
Short interchangeable set – Knitter’s Pride Zing
Chiaogoo Interchageable set
Chiaogoo small size set (black case)
Chiaogoo short cord set (red case)
Addi Easy Knit (called Sock Wonders outside of the US)
Hiya Hiya Flyers
Addi FlexiFlips

The cowl on the mannequin is Color My Cowl, free pattern and video tutorial.

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Slow Motion Using DPNs

In this video, I demonstrate getting started with double-pointed needles in slow motion. Part of my slow motion series for very visual learners.

You can see my slow-motion playlist here.
You can see my regular speed mattress stitch video here.

The needles I’m using are Knitter’s Pride Ginger. The yarn is Paintbox Wool Mix Chunky in Sailor Blue.

The scarf on the mannequin is Cave of Kelpius (not my design).

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Podcast Episode 140: Baby Blanket Superhero Cape, Knitting Q&A


In this episode, I got confused and mistakenly call a woman by her city’s name…sorry, Kim!

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Wonderful Woolly Sweater

To get your free pattern from LoveKnitting, visit their website here.

The Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky yarn can be found here (check out all the colors!).
The yarn color I used in my sweater is Vintage Pink. The other colors I show in the video are Sailor Blue, Buttercup Yellow, Pillar Red, Marine Blue, Pansy Purple, and Slate Grey.

You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.

The needles I’m using are Knitter’s Pride Ginger.
You can substitute Fisherman’s Rib for Brioche in the collar if you like.

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Episode 139: Knitted Knockers


Our lovely sponsor this week:
Artistic Ewe
This month, use the coupon code VERYPINK20 for 20% your purchase.
Shipping is always free for orders of $35 or more.

Casey’s interview is with Barb from Knitted Knockers.
You’ll find more about the org, including patterns for knit and crochet on their website.
Knitted Knockers on Facebook

Other things we talk about in this episode:
Knitting Inside-Out
Three Ways to Join In-the-Round

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Tubular Cast-On in the Round

In this video, I demonstrate the 2×2 tubular cast-on, and how to join this CO in-the-round.

Instructions for working this cast-on:
1. Using a provisional cast-on and scrap yarn, cast-on HALF of the total number of stitches you need.
2. Starting at the slip knot end with a knit row, knit 4 rows of stockinette stitch (knit a row. purl a row).
3. Remove the provisional cast-on and slip those stitches on to another needle, line up those needles.
4. Knit 2 knit stitches from the front needle, 2 purls from the back needle, repeat those Ks and Ps across all of the stitches.
5. If you are joining in-the-round, this is the time to join in-the-round.

The cowl on the mannequin is Color My Cowl, free pattern and tutorial.
The bulky yarn I used for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.
The yellow alpaca yarn is Valley Yarns Sunderland in Beeswax.
The needles I use are Knitter’s Pride Ginger.

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Podcast Episode 138: Food Moths


Our lovely sponsor this week:
Turtlepurl Yarns
New colorway announcement!
“Wild Rose” will be available on Friday, April 5 at 8pm Atlantic Standard Time. As of the release of this podcast, they are still dyeing this yarn! 🙂 For 15% off, use the code VPAPR2019 at checkout.

Things we talk about in this episode:
Storing Your Knits for Summer
The video series I did for Knitter’s Pride, “Find Your Needle”
Knitting Inside Out

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