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Weaving Ends as You Go

In this video I demonstrate a technique for weaving in ends as you knit along, especially effective when working stripes. This method leaves the front of the work unchanged, no double- or triple-thick stitches.

The yarn I use for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky.

The needles I’m using are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo Double Pointed Needles. (No real need to use DPNs for this technique, I’m just using them here because they’re short and they work well on camera.)

My nail polish is by Julep, color “Channon”.

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Podcast Episode 60: Measuring Advice from a Seamstress


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Our Sponsor this Week:
This episode is sponsored by Vogue Knitting LIVE.
As listeners of Very Pink Podcast Vogue Knitting LIVE is giving you 10% off your registration of packages or classes to Vogue Knitting LIVE. Use code VERYPINK during checkout.

This week Casey interviews seamstress Mariah Crownover about measuring to fit.

Things we talk about in this episode:
Closing Gaps in Raglan Underarms
The kind of ribbon I couldn’t remember – GROSGRAIN!
Stellar Swatching
Casey’s top made on size 19 needles

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Alternating Hand Dyed Yarns

When you’re using hand dyed yarns, it’s a good idea to have two balls of yarn going at once to avoid color pooling. In this video I demonstrate how I keep the work neat while alternating two balls of yarn.

The Knitter’s Pride 16” circulars I use in the video can be found here.

You can find more information about Knitter’s Pride needles from these retailers:
Bryson Distributing
Accessories Unlimited
Knitter’s Pride Shop finder

The scarf pattern I mention in the video can be found here.

The hand-dye yarns I use in the video are both by Twisted Owl Fibers, more info here.

My nail polish is by Julep, color “Channon”.

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Podcast Episode 59: She Sells Sweater Seams by the Seashore


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This episode is sponsored by Vogue Knitting LIVE.
As listeners of Very Pink Podcast Vogue Knitting LIVE is giving you 10% off your registration of packages or classes to Vogue Knitting LIVE. Use code VERYPINK during checkout.

Things we talk about in this episode:
Weaving in Cotton Ends
Simple Magic Loop
Setting in Sleeves
Staci’s Sock Tutorials
Book: Knitting Vintage Socks
Steven’s Ravelry Page (plenty of men’s dress socks for inspiration!)

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Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Platina Cubics Needle Set

You are welcome to comment here, but to enter the giveaway, please leave your comment on the YouTube watch page.

This needle set 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), August 16, 2017; and the winner will be announced in video on August 17, 2017. The winning YouTube comment will be chosen by random number generator.

My nail polish is by Julep, color “Channon”.

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Podcast Episode #58 – The Unexpected Effects of Knitting


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This episode is sponsored by Vogue Knitting LIVE.
As listeners of Very Pink Podcast Vogue Knitting LIVE is giving you 10% off your registration of packages or classes to Vogue Knitting LIVE. Use code VERYPINK during checkout.

Vanessa Hill can be found at the BrainCraft YouTube Channel

Be sure to watch Vanessa’s video we reference in the podcast, The Unexpected Effects of Knitting.

The other video we mention in this episode:
Getting good tension between knit and purl stitches

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Plumo Gradient Scarf

Many thanks to Zen Yarn Garden for sponsoring this free pattern and video tutorial! You can see their Gradient Yarn Sets here. The set I used in my scarf is called Storm Time.
Size: 9 inches wide by 56 inches long (23cm x 142cm)
Needles: Size US 3 (3.25mm), circulars or straight needles, size US 4 (3.5mm) needle for BO
Yarn: Zen Yarn Garden Gradient Yarn Set, one set per scarf
Additional Materials: three ring markers, tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge: please see pattern for notes on checking gauge

This pattern is a FREE RAVELRY DOWNLOAD.

The needles I use in the video are Knitter’s Pride Platinas.

My nail polish is by Julep, color “Channon”.

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Podcast Episode 57: The Canadian Invasion


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In this episode, we spend the whole time diligently answering knitting questions. (Not true, we get way off track a couple of times.) Many thanks to all of our friends in Canada for submitting questions to the podcast! If you’d like to send in a question, just email us at podcast@verypink.com, and be sure to tell us where you’re from.

You can find Casey’s website at kcknits.com.

Things we talk about in this episode:
Three Options for Joining a New Ball of Yarn
Using Blocking Wires
The Finer Points of Garment Fitting and Blocking
Tesserino Cowl

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Converting a Flat Pattern to Circular

In this video, I talk about the basics of converting a pattern that is designed to be knit flat, to a pattern that is knit in-the-round (in a tube). I’ve broken it down into four points:

1. Think about the structure of the piece – is this modification a good idea?
2. Subtract two stitches for every seam (the first and last stitch of the row).
3. Convert wrong-side rows to right-side rounds.
4. If you need help, schedule a private lesson with the knitting teacher at your local yarn shop.

The hat pattern in the thumbnail photo is Divelish (a pattern that is written in-the-round).

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