This week we have an introduction to the KnitCompanion app – an easy way to interact with your patterns and keep track. It’s a game-changer!
The app works on your touch-screen device, like phones and tablets, and is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Just search for “KnitCompanion”.
For more info on the app, visit the KnitCompanion website. You can also follow KnitCompanion on Facebook for helpful tips and tricks.
The scarf on the mannequin is Yesica Wrap, (not my design).
Our lovely sponsors this week:
Artistic Ewe
The last of the Legends Series – Carmen!
From November 14th through November 20th, Artistic Ewe is offering VeryPink listeners a 20% discount on any of the Legends colorways. Use coupon code PinkLegends20 at checkout. Please note that Marcey will not be shipping from November 14th through November 17th. All orders will be filled beginning November 18th.
ModCloth
Cute party dresses – with sleeves, too!!
For 15% off your purchase of $100 or more, use code VERYPINK at checkout.
Things we talk about in this episode:
Podcast: The Ergonomics of Hand Knitting
Podcast: Knitting Aches and Pains
Della Q Nora Wrist Bag
Knitter’s Pride Bamboo DPNs
This week I have a giveaway for two needle sets from ChiaoGoo!
This needle set can be found here.
The cowl on the mannequin is Color My Cowl, free pattern and video tutorial.
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), November 20, 2019 and the winners will be announced in video on November 21, 2019. The winning email addresses will be chosen by random number generator. This giveaway is open internationally.
IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY ENTERING, PLEASE TRY USING A DIFFERENT DEVICE OR COMPUTER, OR USING A DIFFERENT BROWSER, THANKS.
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.
Congrats to Kris B, Betty P, Shelley T, Diane T, Donna H, and Jacci M!
If you didn’t win this time –
The free pattern can be found here on Ravelry.
The yarn for this blanket (over 70 colors!) can be found here.
The random number generator I used to pick the winners can be found here.
Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel – new knitting video every week, and more giveaways coming soon!
Our lovely sponsors this week:
Turtlepurl Yarns
Here is the new color Hazy Dayz! For 15% off any purchase in the Turtlepurl shop in November use coupon code VPNOV19.
Care/Of
For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code VERYPINK.
I said I’d do it, and I’m still on my Halloween horror movie kick. Here are some good ones I’ve watched this year, not for the faint of heart! Don’t watch them unless you really like horror films!
The Nun
Hereditary
Black Swan
Flicking
Flicking Q&A
ChiaoGoo Shortie Needles, larger gauge
ChiaoGoo Shortie Needles, smaller gauge
In this video I demonstrate the shadow/illusion knitting in the Shadow Checkerboard Baby Blanket, sponsored by Kraemer Yarns.
Get your free pattern here on Ravelry, add it to your queue!
The yarn for this blanket (over 70 colors!) can be found here.
The colors I used in my blanket and samples are: Sprout & Buttercream, Turquoise & Buttercream, Bloom & Rouge.
Techniques I use in this tutorial –
Long-Tail Cast-On
Weaving Ends in Garter Stitch
Yes, there is a blooper at 19:04 in the video that my producer left in to be funny. “Shah, shah.”
The cowl on the mannequin is Color My Cowl, free pattern and video tutorial.
Sturdy Cast-Ons:
Long Tail CO
Knitted CO
Sturdy Bind-Off
Stretchy CO
Simple Stretchy BO
Fixing Loose Stitches and Snags
Podcast Episode 52: This is Your Brain, This is Knitting (the episode with Psychologist Art Markman and project vs. project knitters)
This week we have a giveaway for SIX yarn kits for the Shadow Checkerboard Baby Blanket, tutorial next week!
The free pattern can be found here on Ravelry. Add it to your Ravelry queue!
The yarn for this blanket (over 70 colors!) can be found here.
The cowl on the mannequin is Color My Cowl, free pattern and video tutorial.
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), November 6, 2019 and the winner will be announced in video on November 7, 2019. The winning email addresses will be chosen by random number generator. This giveaway is open internationally.
To enter the giveaway, please fill out the form below to sign up for Kraemer’s newsletter. 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.
You can see tips on submitting your craft to the state fair and a video of Big Tex talking here on Casey’s blog.
Our lovely sponsors this week:
Artistic Ewe
Marcey has introduced the newest color in her Legends Collection – Vivian!
You can get any of the Castile yarns at 20% off for the remainder of October. Just enter the code VERYPINKC20 at checkout.
Care/of
For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter VERYPINK50.
Other things we talk about in this episode:
Steven on Instagram
German Twisted Cast-On
Knit/Purl Cast-On
Addi FlexiFlips Overview
FlexiFlips Q&A
In this video, I demonstrate the PFB (purl front/back) increase in slow-motion for visual learners. The other videos in my slo-mo series can be found here.
My regular speed PFB video can be seen here.
My slow-motion Knit Front/Back (KFB) video.
The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky. The needles are ChiaoGoo bamboo.
