In this video, I give an overview and my review of two Chiaogoo interchangeable needle sets.
The exact needles I show are these sets:
Red Lace Mini
Twist Tip Interchangeable Set
My needle gauge ring is by Malojos.
My nail polish is Gelish “Black Cherry Berry”.
Casey’s website is kcknits.com.
To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com.
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Things we talk about in this episode:
Steam Blocking
Casey’s Yarnmaid’s Tale MKAL project
Double Knitting
This technique can be used for hat cuffs, sleeve cuffs, and neckbands – any time you’re working from a cast-on row in-the-round.
The yarn I used for demonstration is from Marigold Fibers, and the hat pattern I’m using (but modifying with this cuff) is Branta.
My in-progress fair isle hat is Coronal, using Quince & Co. Chickadee yarn.
The needles I use for demonstration are Knitter’s Pride Zing, and Knitter’s Pride Royale.
My needle gauge ring is by Malojos.
My nail polish is Gelish “Black Cherry Berry”.
Congrats to Robert F and Christine L!
If you didn’t win this time, these needles are available for sale here.
The random number generator I used to pick the winner can be found here.
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Casey has more info and photos from here interview on her blog.
To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com.
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Things we talk about in this episode:
Suzan Thompson’s website with details on her Celebrate Doilies exhibit.
Skein, Ball, Hank, Cake
The MKAL (Mystery Knit Along) Casey is knitting now
In this video I give you an overview of the new Addi FlexiFlips needles – both how to use them, and my opinion.
The sock I used for demonstration is my Loaded German Short Rows sock pattern.
The sock yarn I used in the demonstration is by Turtlepurl, colorway Tangled Love.
My needle gauge ring is by Malojos.
My nail polish is Gelish “Black Cherry Berry”.
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:
Becker Vineyards
The Mysteries of Row Gauge
Women’s Winter (funny video!)
Combination knitter – Annie Modesitt
The sweater I knit and gave to Casey:
This week I’m giving away two Knitter’s Pride Platina Starter Sets!
These sets can be found for sale here.
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), May 2, 2018 and the winners will be announced in video on May 3, 2017. The winning YouTube comments will be chosen by random number generator.
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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 podcast@verypink.com.
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KPC Yarn
KPC now has two websites, their main website, and KPC Canada (serving North America). I just released a new, free pattern sponsored by KPC, the Zaden Spring Shawl.
KPC is running a promotion on the Lovat yarn used in the shawl until May 15, 2018.
On the Canadian site – Use code “VPINK4KPC” to get CAD $8.50 off.
On their main site – Use code “VPINK4KPC” to get HKD $50 off (~USD 6).
Casey’s interview this week is with Casey of PortFiber.
The GoFundMe
Cashmere People Yarns
Portfiber on Instagram
A shawl by Bristol Ivy using the Cashgora yarn
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.
