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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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.

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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 […]

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Podcast Episode 52: This is Your Brain, This is Knitting

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 new episodes in two weeks. You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on […]

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Podcast Episode 51: A Slave to Washing Wool

Download Episode. From our lovely sponsors this week: Rib Magazine is all about knitting for men, and those who knit for them. They are now shipping their new issue! You can click through to their website for more info on the new issue, or to order the previous issue. You can also follow them on […]

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Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Royale 16″ Needle Set

You are welcome to comment here, but to enter the contest, please 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 […]

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Podcast Episode 50: The Fewest Flopping Around Bits as Possible

Download Episode. From our lovely sponsors this week: Rib Magazine is all about knitting for men, and those who knit for them. You can click through to their website to order the previous issue, and/or pre-order the next issue. Here is a sneak peek at a sweater from the next issue – it is called […]

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