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Podcast Episode 36: Creative Reuse
Download Episode. For more information and photos on Austin Creative Reuse, you can read Casey’s blog post about it. Our Sponsors this week: Mango Moon Be sure to “save the date” for the upcoming retreat in Petoskey, MI. Sally Melville will be presenter. Dates are Sunday – Wednesday, September 24 through 27. Further details and […]
2 x 2 Tubular Cast-On
This cast-on is great for the brim of hats, and can be easily substituted in if the hat pattern calls for a regular 2×2 rib. You can see my 1×1 Tubular Cast-On video here. Instructions for working this cast-on: 1. Using a provisional cast-on and scrap yarn, cast-on HALF of the total number of stitches […]
Podcast Episode 35: Clapotis, in Paris
Download Episode. You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on kcknits.com. Links to things we talk about in this episode: Reinforcing Sock Heels and Toes Lang Jawoll sock reinforcement thread I wasn’t able to find the “pregnant” skeins of Jawoll yarn, just the reinforcement thread sold separately. German Short Rows Traditional Wrap […]
Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Platina Sock Needle Sets
Since not everyone can win, these needles 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), March 1, 2017; […]
Podcast Episode 34: Craft and Folk Art Museum.
Download Episode. For more about Casey’s visit to the Craft and Folk Art Museum, visit her blog. From our Sponsor: Mountain Meadow Wool You can sign up for their newsletter and learn more about their Legacy Yarn Club on their website. To answer the question that came up in the podcast, yes – Mountain Meadow […]
Reactive Lifelines Using a Circular Needle
If you’ve already made a mistake and a “reactive” lifeline will keep you from making an unraveling mess, a tiny circular needle is a good tool to use. The 40″ size 0 US needle I use for this technique is an Addi Turbo needle. The yarn I’m using for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of […]
Podcast Episode 33: I’m No Scientist
Download Episode. You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on kcknits.com. From Our Sponsor: Mountain Meadow Wool – You can sign up for their newsletter and learn more about their Legacy Yarn Club on their website. Things we talk about in this episode: Yarn Weights Table (the different names for different yarn […]
Multiple Increases in One Stitch
In this video I demonstrate increases that go beyond the normal one-stitch increase, on both the knit and purl side of the work. I mention a pattern called Fox Paws (not my design), you can see it here. The yarn I used for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky. The needles I […]
