You can see more about Casey’s trip to Bermuda on her website.
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Our lovely sponsor this week is Jimmy Beans Wool. They love Madeline Tosh!
Links from this episode:
The Black Purl Yarn Shop
Log Cabin Blanket Tutorial
Log Cabin Blanket FAQ
Get creative and use this simple ball pattern in endless ways! Experiment with different yarns, colors, stripes, and stuffings to make baby toys, dog toys, Christmas ornaments, juggling balls, hacky-sacks, etc.
This pattern is a FREE RAVELRY DOWNLOAD.
You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.
Size: Size depends on the yarn weight you use
Needles: Set of 4 double-pointed needles appropriate for the weight of yarn you’re using, a good size is usually listed on the yarn label. This chart also lists yarn weights and recommended needle sizes.
Yarn: Any yarn, any weight, see note below on yarn amounts
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends, row counter, stuffing
Gauge: make a fabric tight enough to hold the stuffing
Yarn amounts: These amounts are approximate, my results for the different weights. Super Bulky – 45 grams, Bulky – 20 grams, Worsted – 10 grams, DK – 8 grams.
Casey’s website is kcknits.com.
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Things we talk about in this episode:
Clapotis
A good article clarifying the attributes of Bamboo Textiles
Help for Tight Knitters
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Casey wrote more about her own fashion revolution on her blog here.
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Our lovely sponsor this week:
Hello Fresh
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Fashion Revolution
Fashion Revolution on Instagram
The True Cost Documentary (available for streaming on Netflix)
Book: OverDressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion
Other things we talk about in this episode:
Organic Superwash: Tanis Fibers
Here’s a whole list!
Finally! An emoji for knitters!
Casey’s Carbeth sweater
In this video I demonstrate a technique for working one-round stripes (think striped hat) with clean color changes.
THE MATH:
Take your total number of stitches, and divide that number by the number of colors you want to use in your stripes. In my sample, I have 72 stitches and 3 colors. 72 divided by 3 = 24, so I have 24 stitches between each of my markers. If the number of stripes you want to use don’t divide evenly into your stitch count (ex, 80 stitches and three colors), that’s okay. It isn’t vital that the stitches between the markers are the exact same number of stitches – getting close is fine. In the example I just gave, I would put 28/26/26 stitches in my segments.
For two-color helix stripes, the technique is basically the same, but you only need one stitch marker at the beginning of the round. Knit around with your first color, then knit your second round with your second color. At the marker, switch back to the first color without wrapping the two yarns (same as using three or more colors). Keep in mind that the first few rounds look wonky, but it all starts to look much better after you are several rounds in.
The yarn in my “bad” example is leftover from my Om Shawl.
The yarn in my “good” sample is Berroco Vintage Worsted.
The needles I use are all Knitter’s Pride 16″ circulars from interchangeable sets.
My nail polish is Gelish, “I Or-kid You Not”.
Casey’s website is kcknits.com.
To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected].
Videos we mention in this episode:
Alternating Hand-Dyed Yarns
Winding Yarn into Two Equally Sized Balls
“Find Your Needle” video series on the Knitter’s Pride YouTube channel
German Short Rows
Stellar Swatching
Removing a Bind-Off Row
Soft, smushy baby blanket in gorgeous hand-dyed bulky yarn, for a special baby! This pattern is simple enough for newer knitters; and a fun and quick knit for more experienced knitters.
Free Ravelry download, free video tutorial. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.
Size: 36” square (92cm square)
Needles: Size US 13 (9mm) 24 or 32” circulars
Yarn: The yarn kit for this blanket is no longer available, any bulky yarn will do! You’ll need about 500 yards.
Additional Materials: 5 ring stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 2.5 stitches per inch, 10 stitches over 4” (10cm). One pattern repeat is 6” wide.
The stitch markers I used are these.
The needles I uses are Addi Turbo (metal) and Lykke Driftwood, both from interchangeable sets.
My nail polish is Gelish, “I Or-kid You Not”.
You can read more about Casey’s visit to Independence Farmstead Fibers, and see more photos on her website.
To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected].
Things we talk about in this episode:
Independence Wool
Reusing Yarn
Steaming-Out Yarn Kinks
Can I knit this using magic loop? Can I use short circulars instead? In this video I show different options for knitting in a tube.
The double-pointed needles I use are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo.
The long circular needles I use are Knitter’s Pride Zing from an interchangeable set.
The 9″circulars I use are Knitter’s Pride Platina.
The yarn I’m using is Knit Picks Preciosa.
My nail polish is Gelish, “I Or-kid You Not”.
