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Zaden Spring Shawl

A “sweater alternative” for spring, this shawl is knit using KPC’s new Lovat yarn – a gorgeous blend of cotton, cashmere, and silk. This pattern is a FREE RAVELRY DOWNLOAD. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.

KPC now has two websites, a new Canadian website to serve North America, and the main website for the rest of the world.
KPC main website
KPC Canada

Size: 15 inches wide by 65.5 inches long (38cm x 166cm)
Needles: Size US 4 (3.5mm) 24” circulars or straight needles
Yarn: Three colors of KPC Lovat (see note on yarn below)
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 6 stitches per inch in seed stitch

Note on yarn: The three colors are broken down into a Main Color (MC), Accent Color 1 (AC1), and Accent Color 2 (AC2). AC1 is the color used in the corners, and AC2 is the color used in the stripe.
MC – 6 balls of KPC Lovat
AC1 – 2 balls
AC2 – 1 ball
If you would like to make a longer or shorter shawl, each ball of MC yarn adds about 8” of length.
The Lovat yarn colors I used in my shawl are Denim, Champagne, and Flannel.

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Podcast Episode 92: Knitting, Math, and Problem Solving


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Casey’s website is kcknits.com.
To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected].

Our lovely sponsor this week:
Hello Fresh
Visit hellofresh.com and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order!

Casey’s interview this week is with Melissa Gresalfi, Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University, Department of Teaching and Learning.

Links to things we talk about in this episode:
Another podcast episode about knitting and math
Help for Tight Knitters
Mirror (Backwards) Knitting
Knitting Aches and Pains podcast episode
German Short Rows (short technique video)

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Podcast Episode 91: Gorilla Sweater


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Casey’s blog (where she is currently running a giveaway) is kcknits.com.
To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected].

Our lovely sponsor this week is Jimmy Beans Wool. They love Madeline Tosh!
Yarnmaid’s Tale Mystery Knit Along
Jimmy Beans Wool on Instagram

Previous Episodes:
Alpacas, the Secret to Happiness
Measuring Advice from a Seamstress

Videos:
Accidental increases
i-Cord
i-Cord Cast-On
i-Cord Bind-Off

Unshrinkit.com
The Ultimate Vogue Knitting Book
Knits That Fit

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Knit Kitchener Stitch

In this video, I demonstrate how to work Kitchener Stitch without a tapestry needle, using knitting needles only.

Here are the written instructions:
Setup A: Knit the stitch on the front needle, pull yarn through, leave that stitch on the needle
Setup B: Purl the stitch on the back needle, pull yarn through, leave that stitch on the needle
Work Setup A and B once, then follow these four steps:
1. Purl on the front needle, pull yarn through, pull that stitch off the needle
2. Knit on the front needle, pull yarn through, leave that stitch on
3. Knit on the back needle, pull yarn through, pull that stitch off the needle
4. Purl on the back needle, pull yarn through, leave that stitch on

(The chant I use after the Setup Stitches are: purl, off, knit / knit, off, purl)

The needles I’m using for demonstration are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo DPNs.

The yarn I’m using is Berroco Vintage Worsted.

My nail polish is Gelish, “I Or-kid You Not”.

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Binding-Off Purlwise

In this video, I demonstrate how to bind-off purlwise (also called BOPW or BO P-wise).

The needles I use in this video are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo DPNs. (Note, I only use DPNs in this video because they are short and easy to use on camera, it is not necessary to use DPNs for this technique.)

The yarn I used is Berroco Vintage Worsted.

My nail polish is Gelish, “I Or-kid You Not”.

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Winners Announced! KnitCrate Yarn Club Kits

Congrats to Nikki S., Donna F., and Angela M.! Winners, check your email for a note from Staci!

If you didn’t win this time, you can learn more about KnitCrate subscriptions here on their website.
Enter the code PINK20 for 20% your first month when you subscribe.

The random number generator I used to pick the winners can be found here.

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Orb-It Knit Ball

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.

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Podcast Episode 89: I Can’t Move Because My Hat Will Fall Off


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Casey’s website is kcknits.com.
To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected].

Our lovely sponsor this week is LOLA, www.mylola.com
Visit mylola.com and enter the code verypink to receive 40% off your first order when you subscribe.

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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