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Podcast Episode 122: The Episode with a Million Links


Our lovely sponsors this week:
June Cashmere

Good Tension Between Knit and Purl Stitches

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

Things we talk about in this episode:
If you’re a small fiber business and you want to advertise on the podcast, contact casey@verypink.com!
Casey’s new Morning in the Mara hat pattern

The Watkins sweater Casey is knitting (came up in her steeking questions)
Steeking
Julgran Christmas sweater
Adding Beads
The podcast episode with the Chiropractor
Simple Stretchy Bind-Off
Bar Maids Lo-Lo Bars
Lavishea Lotion Bars

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Wrapped in Brioche Shawl

To get your yarn and free pattern, visit the Zen Yarn Garden website.
You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.

Size: There is enough yarn to make a massive shawl, if you like! The finished shawl in the photo is 43″ wide by 28″ long at the center spine.
Needles: Size US 5 (3.75mm) 32″ circular needle
Yarn: Zen Yarn Garden Lux Blanx, two blanks
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 16 stitches over 4 inches

Zen Yarn Garden’s photo tutorial on knitting from blanks.

The needles I’m using (both double-points and circulars) are Knitter’s Pride Gingers.

My folding stitch marker case can be found here.

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Giveaway! Kraemer Yarns Gilgamesh Cowl Kits

This week we have a giveaway of SIX Gilgamesh Cowl Kits from Kraemer Yarns!

The Gilgamesh Cowl Kits can be found here. Kraemer Yarns is currently running a promotion for 20% off for orders over $15. Use the promo code “Thanksgiving” at checkout from November 21 – 26, 2018. One use per customer.

You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.

To enter the contest, fill out the form below to subscribe to the Kraemer Yarns newsletter. 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.

Gilgamesh Cowl Kits Giveaway

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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), November 28, 2018 and the winners will be announced in video on November 29, 2018. The winning email addresses will be chosen by random number generator.

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Kick-Off the Holidays Sale

I only have one sale a year, and it’s time! Buy any two patterns, get the third one free. Just put three patterns in your cart, and one of them will be zero dollars. 🙂 Feel free to share with your knitting/crocheting friends.

May I suggest Fisherman’s Rib Hat and Scarf Set, or learn some new techniques with one of my Sock Tutorials. My Bulky Sleep Socks tutorial makes for quick holiday gifts, and my Rodeo Drive Poncho will add some luxury to your winter wardrobe. The classic Learn to Knit a Men’s Sweater is a big hit with the guys.

You can shop here from my website, or visit my Ravelry Store directly. Promotion is good through Monday, November 26.

Stay warm, my friends!
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Podcast Episode 121: I Keep These Needles as a Weapon


Our lovely sponsors this week:
Care/Of
For 25 percent off your first month of personalized Care/Of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and use promo code VERYPINK.

IrmianDesign and the The NAUTICAL Accessories Collection book.
You can see (and queue!) these patterns here on Ravelry.
Visit irmaindesign.com and use code VERYPINK for 15% off your print book.

Other things we talk about in this episode:
The four-part video I did for Knitter’s Pride “Find Your Needle”
The needle tip and taper comparison I put together:

Tunisian Crochet Shaker Dishcloths
The Baby Jeans Casey knit, on her cute baby.
Suede slipper sole patches are available from many stores on Etsy.

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Podcast Episode 120: You Have Good Edge Tension


Our lovely sponsors:
Hello Fresh
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.

Other things we talk about in this episode:
Bulky Sleep Socks
Article about Tetris
Kate Atherley book, The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns
Ravelry Hot Right Now list
Edge Tension

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Sawdl Welsh Heel Socks

Sized for both men and women, cuff-down socks using a traditional Welsh heel. (If you are a new sock knitter, I recommend knitting this pattern first, before attempting these socks.)

Pattern + video tutorial – $8 US via PayPal.

Sizes: Women and men, any shoe size, average width
Needles: Size US 1.5 (2.5mm) needles (your choice – double-pointed, magic loop, or 9” circulars)
Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn or 4ply yarn), men’s crew socks will likely take more than 100 grams
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 8.5 stitches per inch in stockinette

You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here.

The yarn I used in the photo above: Urth Uneek Sock, color 57
The yarn I used in the other socks I knit from this pattern:
Light blue women’s socks – Vidalana Delight Sock by KnitCrate, in color Morning.
Green men’s socks – Vidalana by Knitcrate, in color Tapenade

The book I reference – The History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt.

My sock blockers are from Knit Picks.

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Podcast Episode 119: Craft + Compassion = Craftivism




Our lovely sponsors this week:
TurtlePurl Yarns
For 15% off, use the code VERYPINKNOV at checkout!

Warby Parker
Visit WarbyParker.com/verypink.

Casey’s interview this week is with Sarah Corbett from Craftivist Collective.
Sarah’s book, How to be a Craftivist: The Art of Gentle Protest
Sarah Corbett’s Ted Talk on introverts

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

Things we talk about in this episode:
The episode with Fashion Revolution
Steeking
Reading Your Knitting

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