Podcast Episode #58 – The Unexpected Effects of Knitting

Download Episode. 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 […]

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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 […]

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Podcast Episode 57: The Canadian Invasion

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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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