Seaming Cast-On / Bind-Off Edges

In this video, I demonstrate how to seam CO and BO stitches, which is a bit different than seaming side edges. You can see all of my seaming videos here. You can see all of my weaving in ends videos here. I don’t remember the name of the yarn used in the swatches – it […]

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Podcast Episode 45 – Knitting and Math Concepts

Download Episode. You can find Casey’s website at kcknits.com. More links from the interview with Sarah Kuhn from UMass Lowell Sarah’s blog The original story about the STEM program How to make a crocheted hyperbolic plane Ted Talk on hyperbolic planes The podcast episode with psychologist Art Markman can be found here. The ball winder […]

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Giveaway! Zen Yarn Garden Shawl Kits

Very generous giveaway from Zen Yarn Garden! Three lucky winners will each win a yarn kit for the Stole My Heart shawl, a sample of their It’s a Wrap yarn subscription kit. There are three different Zen Knit Box subscription kits to choose from, including Fancy Feet and Blanket Club. The Stole My Heart pattern […]

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Tips for a Nice Ribbed Cuff

In this video I put together several tips for making a nice ribbed cuff. The Knitter’s Pride Royale 16″ circular needle 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 yarn I used […]

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Podcast Episode 43 – No Yarn Barf

Download Episode. You can see Casey’s blog post about the Interweave Yarn Fest (including photos) on her website. Interweave Yarn Fest, this page shows a photo of Casey in the fashion show! Things we talk about in this episode: Stellar Swatching (includes knitting swatches in-the-round) Qiviut blog (Native Twist)

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Bento Box Quilt, Part 2, Pattern & Video Tutorial

This pattern is a FREE RAVELRY DOWNLOAD. Be sure to watch Part 1 of the video tutorial, which includes an explanation of the construction of the blanket. When you click through to download your pattern, you’ll also see the free coloring page available. Size: 60″ square, (152 cm) Needles: Size 10.5 US (6.5mm) 24″ circulars […]

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Podcast Episode 42: The Color Episode

Download Episode. Be sure to check out Casey’s blog post for more information about the color wheel, including photos. Many thanks to Becca Borrelli for the interview, and all of the great insight into choosing colors. Things we talk about in this episode: The viral video with the BBC reporter and his kids. You can […]

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Bento Box Quilt, Part 1, Coloring Page

This video is an introduction for my new Bento Box Quilt pattern, everything you need to get started with understanding the construction and workshopping colors. Part 2 is now available, which includes the free pattern and knitting tutorial. The Bento Box Pattern and Coloring Page are a FREE RAVELRY DOWNLOAD. The yarn used in this […]

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