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.
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.
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ModCloth
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Things we talk about in this episode:
Sidewalk Talk Flip-Flop Socks
Mattress Stitch
Delicate Brambles
Backwards Loop CO
Cable CO
Ravelry Purchase Finder
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.
Our lovely sponsors this week:
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Featured yarn this month – Stroll Fingering Weight
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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 from Knitter’s Pride – their new Ginger wood needles in a complete set.
This needle set can be found here.
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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), 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.
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!
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“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
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.
Casey’s website is kcknits.com.
To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com.
Things we talk about in this episode:
Becker Vineyards
The Mysteries of Row Gauge
Women’s Winter (funny video!)
Combination knitter – Annie Modesitt
The sweater I knit and gave to Casey:
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).
