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Giveaway! Skylar Shawl Knitting Kits

This week we have a giveaway from Filatura di Crosa, two Skylar Shawl kits with a tote bag and other goodies.

To enter the contest, fill out the form below to subscribe to the Filatura di Crosa newsletter. You are entered in the contest after you respond to the “opt in” email you’ll receive. (Depending on volume, sometimes this email is instant, sometimes it takes a while.) If you already receive their newsletter, you’ll need to sign up again to enter this contest – you won’t receive the newsletter twice unless you use a different email address.

Skylar Shawl Knitting Kits Giveaway

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The Skylar Shawl pattern can be found here on Ravelry.
More info about the Skylar Shawl.

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 12:01 am (US Central Time), October 24, 2018 and the winners will be announced in video on October 25, 2018. The winning email addresses will be chosen by random number generator.

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Podcast Episode 116: The Best Little Yarn Crawl in Texas


Our lovely sponsors this week:
HelloFresh
For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off each your first 3 boxes, visit hellofresh.com/verypink60 and enter promo code verypink60.

The Yarn Attic
Be sure to look at their “brands” page – their inventory is amazing!
The Yarn Attic ships worldwide, 7 days a week and generally ship the same day as the order is received.
Use coupon code at checkout: VERYPINK
For US customers – Free first class mail shipping on orders over $35.00
For international customers – Code will apply a $8.45 credit towards international shipping on orders over $35.00

Casey’s website is kcknits.com.
To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com.

This we talk about this week:
The Best Little Yarn Crawl in Texas
Aimee Kandl Yarn Trekker

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Slow Motion Bind-Off

The last of the basic stitches for very visual learners. In this video, my producer slows the bind-off way, way down – for a close-up and slow demonstration of the stitch.

Here is the playlist of all of my Slo-Mo videos (I’ll be adding more as I release more slo-mo videos).

The yarn I used is Valley Yarns Northfield in color Jade. The needles are Knitter’s Pride Platina.

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Irish Cable Stroller Blanket

A beautiful heirloom blanket for a special baby! Appalachian Baby Design always gives us amazing baby patterns, all machine washable in 100% organic cotton.

The blanket kit can be purchased here.
Use code VERYPINK15 at checkout for a 15% discount on this blanket kit. The discount will expire 10/31/18 11:59 EST.

The pattern on its own can be purchased here, you can also add it to your Ravelry queue here.

Follow Appalachian Baby Design on Facebook and Instagram!

The needles I’m using are Knitter’s Pride Dreamz from an interchangeable set.
The cable needle I use is by Brittany.
My little notions case is by Nancy’s Knit Knacks.
The crochet hook I use is Knitter’s Pride Dreamz.

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Podcast Episode 114: My Booty is the Issue


Our lovely sponsors this week:
Urth Yarns, and their Uneek Sock Yarn.
Butterfly Shawl is a pattern made with the yarn.

The Yarn Attic
Be sure to look at their “brands” page – their inventory is amazing!
The Yarn Attic ships worldwide, 7 days a week and generally ship the same day as the order is received.
Use coupon code at checkout: VERYPINK
For US customers – Free first class mail shipping on orders over $35.00
For international customers – Code will apply a $8.45 credit towards international shipping on orders over $35.00

Casey’s website is kcknits.com.
To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com.

Other things we talk about in this episode:
Jaywalker Socks
The lace skirt we talk about
Elephant Pants

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Slow Motion Purl Stitch

Something new for visual learners! In this video, my producer slows the purl stitch way, way down – for a close-up and slow demonstration of the stitch. I demonstrate three different ways to purl stitches.

If you’d like to see my regular speed purl stitch video, you can find that here.

Here is the playlist of all of my Slo-Mo videos (I’ll be adding more as I release more slo-mo videos).

The yarn I used is Valley Yarns Northfield in color Jade. The needles are Knitter’s Pride Platina.

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Podcast Episode 113: Enjoy Your Hobby, Let Go of the Outcome


Download Episode.

Our lovely sponsor this week:
The Tempestry Project
Use the code VERYPINK5 (both in the Etsy shop and their website — www.tempestryproject.com) will give them a $5 discount on purchases over $50. Coupon will run through September 30th.
Facebook group
The podcast episode with an interview with The Tempestry Project
My video tutorial on the knitting

Casey’s interview is with journalist Brigid Schulte, her book is Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time
The article that sparked this interview
Bridig’s Better Life Lab Podcast

Casey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com.

Other things we talk about in this episode:
The hat where Casey used duplicate stitch (and most of all a cute baby to look at – Casey’s friend’s baby)
Ann Budd’s Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns
Duplicate Stitch
Intarsia vs. Duplicate Stitch
AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary
Badass Baby Sweater (includes link to an argyle skull and crossbones design)

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Slow Motion Knit Stitch

Something for very visual learners – slow motion knit stitch in three different styles of knitting.

You can see my regular speed knit stitch video here.
The playlist of all of my slo-mo videos (more coming!) is here.

The needles I use are Knitter’s Pride Platinas from an interchangeable set. The yarn is Valley Yarns Northfield in color Jade.

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