Download Episode. 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 […]
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 […]
Podcast Episode 56: Who Are the Makers in Your Neighborhood?
Download Episode. If you want to submit a knitting question to the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com, and be sure to tell us where you’re from! You can find Casey’s website at kcknits.com. Andrea’s site: By Hand Videos we talk about in this episode: Stellar Swatching Make 1 Increases
Using Blocking Wires
In this video I explain blocking wires, and another great blocking tool, Knit Blockers. The Knitter’s Pride Knit Blockers set 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 shawl in the video is […]
Podcast Episode 55: I Learned to Knit 100 Years Ago
Download Episode. If you want to submit a knitting question to the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com, and be sure to tell us where you’re from! Casey wrote a blog post about a question we got in this episode, Is Knitting an Art or a Craft? Casey also talks more about art vs. craft […]
Sling Heel Socks
I am happy to present the best fitting socks I have ever designed, Sling Heel Socks. The pattern includes instructions for both DK/Sport and Fingering (sock) weight yarns, in sizes for both women and men, and includes a free video tutorial that demonstrates the techniques used in the pattern. You can see the video further […]
Podcast Episode 54: Makers Gonna Make
Download Episode. You can see Casey’s blog post about the Maker Faire here. Maker Faire website Things we talk about in this episode: Lace Socks Using German Short Rows Duplicate stitch Weaving in Ends in Garter Stitch The Fiber Trends Slipper pattern Staci mentions The Celestarium Shawl mentioned in a question Three Options for Joining […]
Edge Tension
In this video I break down the steps to get good edge tension, and talk about the habits that can leave you with a less-than-perfect edge. The needles I use for demonstration are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo DPNs. The yarn I used for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky.
Podcast Episode 53: Do Chickens Need Sweaters?
Download Episode. To celebrate one year of podcasting (!!), we are rebroadcasting a couple of classic episodes that we really like, in case you hadn’t heard them yet (and a little summer break for us). We’ll be back with a new episode next week. You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on […]