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Podcast Episode 188 – Chic 70s Look


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Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out their self-striping sock yarns, including their new colorway, Joy. Coupon code information:
For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles*
June code: VPJUNE21

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Giveaway! Chestnut Hill Shawl Kits

I have three Chestnut Hill Shawl kits to give away!

You can find the kits the Chestnut Hill Shawl kits here.
You can get a look at all of the Kraemer Perfection Sport yarn here.
The pattern on its own is available here.

To enter the giveaway, please fill out the form below. You will be sent a confirmation email, please click the “yes, subscribe me to the list” button in the email to complete registration. Note – the confirmation email isn’t always instant, please be patient. Additionally, the confirmation email may be in your spam folder, please check there. Please do not forward the confirmation email to me, I cannot manually confirm your entry.

IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY ENTERING, PLEASE TRY USING A DIFFERENT DEVICE OR COMPUTER, OR USING A DIFFERENT BROWSER, THANKS.

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) June 9, 2021, and the winner will be announced in video on June 10, 2021. The winning email addresses will be chosen by random number generator. This giveaway is open internationally.

Chestnut Hill Shawl Kits Giveway

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Episode 187 – Multitasking, Knitting and TV


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Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out their self-striping sock yarns, including their new colorway, Joy. Coupon code information:
For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles*
May code: VPMAY21

Why is my knitting curling?

Our links –
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Podcast Episode 186 – 84 Million Things in My Queue


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Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out their self-striping sock yarns, including their new colorway, Joy. Coupon code information:
For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles*
May code: VPMAY21

Interweave Knits video on putting in a zipper
German Short Rows
The sweet mama gorilla video

Our links –
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Staci’s pandemic hobby – The Drinky-Drink Project on Instagram

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knitCompanion for MacBook

knitCompanion is now available for MacBook! This video is an introduction to using the app on your MacBook, as well as switching back-and-forth between your Apple devices.

If you’re new to knitCompanion, you can download the free version by visiting the Google Play or Apple App store and searching for “knitcompanion”.

You can see the whole knitCompanion tutorial playlist here.

Help Resources
Visit knitcompanion.com and pick your platform (iOS or Android).
The getting started section has a free intro tour and all the Very Pink tutorials.
The FAQ section provides interactive product documentation with video tutorials, step by step instructions, and screenshots.
The Tutorial section provides direct access to the video tutorials without the written info
The Guides section provides printable PDF documentation. There is both a quick guide and a full user guide.
The Support section lets you submit a support ticket to get direct 1-1 assistance from us on your question.

The scarf on the mannequin is Chestnut Hill Shawl, tutorial coming soon!

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Judy’s Magic Cast-On Toe/German Short Row Heel

The second pattern in the Pick a Toe, Pick a Heel Series! You can see the entire playlist here.

Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, any shoe size
Needles: Size 2.5mm or 2.75mm – long circular or flexible double-points are recommended for this toe
Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn or 4ply yarn)
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends, one ring stitch markers or a clippie marker
Gauge: 8.5 stitches per inch, or fewer stitches per inch if you’d like a slightly wider sock

Note on needles: In the video I demonstrate this toe on magic loop and flexible double-points, but that is just for the first few rounds of the toe. This series is written for any style of needles you’d like to use – double-pointed needles, short circulars, magic loop, or flexible double-points (aka FlexiFlips). If you would like a slightly narrower sock, I recommend using a 2.5mm size. For a slightly wider sock, use 2.75mm.

Get your pattern – $8 US via PayPal.

If you are brand new to sock knitting, please consider knitting my German Short Row Socks pattern first:

Toe-Up Socks Using German Short Rows

Direct links to parts of the video:
JMCO toe
GSR heel

Video links I reference in the video:
Slow- Motion Judy’s Magic Cast-On
Slow-Motion Knit Front/Back (kfb)

The yarn I used in my finished socks is Knit Picks Felici in Side Pony, for the toe I used Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Wildflowers Mini Pack, Eucalyptus

The scarf on the mannequin is Chestnut Hill Shawl, tutorial coming soon!

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Podcast Episode 185 – Nerding Out on Knitting Math



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Many thanks to Turtlepurl Yarns for supporting the podcast! Check out their self-striping sock yarns, including their new colorway, Joy. Coupon code information:
For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles*
May code: VPMAY21

Multiple of X + Y

Our links –
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Staci’s pandemic hobby – The Drinky-Drink Project on Instagram

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Podcast Episode 184: Snuggling with the WIP


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This week patrons are automatically entered into a giveaway from Turtlepurl Yarns! The prize is one full “Striped Turtle Toes” with heel and toe and free shipping.
We also have a coupon code from Turtlepurl! For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles*
April code: VPAPR21
May code: VPMAY21

The Della Q wrist bags we mention in the show
Tight Circular Cast-Ons
Slow-Motion Long-Tail Cast-On
The two Welsh crime/detective tv series are Hinterland and Hidden. Both really good.

Our links –
Casey’s Instagram
Casey’s website
VeryPink Instagram
Staci’s pandemic hobby – The Drinky-Drink Project on Instagram

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Round Toe/Gusset Heel Flap Heel

The first video of the Pick a Toe, Pick a Heel Sock Series!

Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, any shoe size
Needles: Size 2.5mm or 2.75mm (see note below)
Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn or 4ply yarn)
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends, three ring stitch markers, clippie marker
Gauge: 8.5 stitches per inch, or fewer stitches per inch if you’d like a slightly wider sock

Note on needles: this pattern is written for any style of needles you’d like to use – double-pointed needles, short circulars, magic loop, or flexible double-points (aka FlexiFlips). If you would like a slightly narrower sock, I recommend using a 2.5mm size. For a slightly wider sock, use 2.75mm.

Get your pattern – $8 US via PayPal.

If you are brand new to sock knitting, please consider knitting my German Short Row Socks pattern first:

Toe-Up Socks Using German Short Rows

Direct links to parts of the video:
Round Toe
Gusset/Heel Flap Heel

Video links I reference in the video:
Slow-Motion Pinhole Cast-On
Slow-Motion KFB
Slow-Motion Make 1

The yarn I used in my finished socks is Desert Vista Dyeworks, Viso Sock Yarn, Earl’s Maleficent.

The scarf on the mannequin is Uknity (not my design).

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Podcast Episode 183 – Gremlins in the Swatches


Coupon code from Turtlepurl! For 10% off your total purchase in April. *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles* VPAPR21

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Porter cardigan
Steeking
Ravelry filtered search for women’s cabled cardigan patterns
Weaving in Cotton Ends
Men knitting

Our links –
Casey’s Instagram
Casey’s website
VeryPink Instagram
Staci’s pandemic hobby – The Drinky-Drink Project on Instagram

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