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• Podcasts

  • The Knitmore Girls Podcast A Mother-Daughter Knitting Podcast Gigi and Jasmin co-host a knitting podcast featuring regular segments such as "On the needles", "Mother Knows Best", and "When Knitting Attacks!". Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    Dinosaurs on Treadmills - Episode 599 - The Knitmore Girls - Knitmoregirls's Podcast

    This week's episode is sponsored by:           Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.         When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.       Do you know what October is a great time for? Making the switch to an all-natural deodorant. Our long-time sponsors LoLo Body Care have the best product for when you’re ready to swap out your conventional deodorant for an aluminum-free, probiotic deodorant. LoLo’s Pitty Perfect glides on smoothly, doesn't cake or crumble, or leave white streaks.   Their effective recipe contains natural ingredients that work together to kill odor-causing bacteria and keep you smelling fresh. Choose from Bergamot, Cucumber Melon, or Lavendar Rose Geranium scents. If you prefer no scent at all, LoLo even has a version called Plain Jane. Check them all out at LoLoBody.com. To get 20% off your purchase of $75 or more INCLUDING sale items, go to modcloth.com and enter code knitmore at checkout. Promo code can not be combined with other offers.       On the Needles:(0:42) Gigi's new arbitrary knitting rule: finish something out of the UFO bin before casting on something new. She excavated the (ravelry link) Rocky Coast cardigan. It needs sleeves and a neckband.  Jasmin is making slow progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl. (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi finished knitting a pink (RAVELRY LINK) Garter Stitch Baby Kimono by Joji Locatelli, and one in cherry red. Both need seaming, neckband and buttons.  Jasmin finished with the sleeves and is partway down the body of her adult Bandit cardigan by Jacqueline Cieslak in Little Skein Harvest Sport in “Sugar Maple.” #MatchyMatchyKAL   Jasmin mentions Culturally Responsive Teaching.  Jasmin is working on the tail (and possibly flippers?) of the Dragonfish sweater for Rex #ProjectSweaterChest Gigi worked on Baby bear hats.  She finished a ball of white for polar bears. 7 hats, all have ears. She found more white yarn.  Jasmin worked on her her Jurek pullover in Lisa Souza Polwarth/Silk in “Styx” #KALLoween Gigi started the Excavation, a diagonal fringed scrap blanket out of leftover sock yarn  Gigi dug out the Polygon blanket from the UFO bin. One ball of coral is left.   Opus the Octopus had a bath, and got blocked Gigi mentioned her (RAVELRY LINK) Where's the Opaque?    In Stitches:(26:00) Jasmin wore the (RAVELRY LINK) constellate hat  And the Payne pullover  Events:(29:39) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. Jasmin enjoyed the Bay Area Fiber Fair. We participated in a Live zoomcast thingie with Little Skein Anne on Saturday XRX Stitches at Home November classes are up. Halloween craft all the things  hosted by the Knitgirllls  9/15/2020 to 10/31/2020 #KALloween/ #CALloween!  Mother Knows Best:(36:17) Find something to look forward to.  Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker When Knitting Attacks: (46:59) Gigi cast on a hexagon. One stitch marker fell out, and she had a lopsided pentagon instead of a hexagon.   Review:(50:11) Operation Sock Drawer Recommend our podcast to your friends! Knits in Space:(1:00:42) Find somewhere interesting to hide and knit Tumblemat  Show us your knitting hidey holes And Sew On:(1:05:37)  Gigi is taking a virtual tailoring class at Cañada college. she learned how to attach photos for assignments. Caught up on everything. Stress levels went down  Muslin of coat: sleeves are too tight, she followed the directions in the Palmer Pletsch, Complete Guide to Fitting book, added room in the biceps.  

    1. Dinosaurs on Treadmills - Episode 599 - The Knitmore Girls 01:13:39
    2. Dragonfish - Episode 598 - The Knitmore Girls 54:48
  • Pom Pom Quarterly Knitting Podcast Pomcast is Pom Pom's knitty and witty monthly podcast. Lydia and Sophie talk to all sorts of interesting fiber folk, as well as indulging in knit-chat and plenty of giggles. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    Pomcast 60 - RUFFLES & STRIPES, OH MY! - Pom Pom Quarterly - Knitting Podcast

    Hey Pomcats! After a year's hiatus, wehave dusted off our microphones to bring you pun-filled chats about knitting, making, and all the exciting things that happen in Pom land. Recording separately from our abodes, Lydia and Sophie catch up about recent projects, the upcoming summer issue 33, and what life in lockdown means for them. Find the show notes for this episode here -https://www.pompommag.com/pomcast-60-welcome-back/

    1. Pomcast 60 - RUFFLES & STRIPES, OH MY! 01:05:12
    2. POMCAST 59 + KARIDA COLLINS OF NEIGHBORHOOD FIBER COMPANY 01:22:20
  • KnitPicks Podcast Find camaraderie and understanding as Knit Picks employees confess to their own knitting triumphs and complete blunders. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, tune in weekly for the further adventures of the gang at Knit Picks and any other knitters we can round up. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    Episode 330: The Quest For Color - Knit Picks' Podcast

    As the weather gets cozier our stashes seem to get more colorful. This week we're dipping into the wide world of multi colored knitting. From epic Fair Isle to simply soothing marled effects, we're sharing all our knitting know-how in this episode! First up, Stacey and Lee discuss some popular techniques for getting maximum color in every square inch. Stay tuned to learn the similarities and differences between techniques like Fair Isle, Mosaic, Intarsia, and marls. Next, Sara joins Hannah from our sister company WeCrochet to tackle some common considerations when choosing colors. They cover some color theory basics that work for every project and also share our favorite ways of choosing specific Knit Picks and WeCrochet brand colors from our websites when you can't just order them ALL to see in person!  Also, we wanted to let everyone know that our Twelve Weeks of Gifting series of free patterns is happening right now on both KnitPicks.com and Crochet.com! Each week we're releasing a free pattern to get you excited about holiday knitting. The closer to the end of the year we get, the easier the patterns get, perfect for last minute gifting for anyone left on your list. Or! Simply treat yourself. Check out the Twelve weeks of gifting or sign up for our emails to be the first to know when there's a new release. Mentioned in This Episode: Mosaic Medley book  Spectrum book  Lee's sweater with stripes + short rows  A sweater Lee knit will all different colors of Muse yarn  Lee's patterns (many of which are multi-colored)  Designer MK Nance  Mosaic & Lace book by Barbara Benson  Collection by Lee with stranded mitts/cowl/legwarmers  KP Learning Center colorwork guides  Spilly Jane's patterns Nonna's Gardens Color Theory Basics Palette color card Color Grid Tool Color Booklet and Wheel Timestamps:0:00 Introduction with Hannah 1:26 Stacey and Lee talk about colorwork 22:20 Want to Learn to Knit A Blanket? 23:02 Hannah and Sara talk about choosing colors 37:06 The Credits

    1. Episode 330: The Quest For Color 38:32
    2. Episode 329: Gift Knitting 31:29
  • VeryPink Podcast VeryPink Knits, the companion podcast to the VeryPink Knits YouTube channel, focused on answering your knitting questions. With Staci Perry and Casey Bernard. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    Podcast Episode 174 - The Carbohydrate Episode - VeryPink Knits - Knitting Q and A

    Things we talk about in this episode: Casey's new blog post, "I expected to knit more during the apocalypse". The article Staci mentioned Repairing Your Knits: Patching Repairing Your Knits: Darning The magnifying lamp I use I mistakenly said that kitchen scales are available on Ravelry...LOL. I meant AMAZON. Find Your Sock Tutorial Chart Learn to Knit Socks Toe-Up Socks Using German Short Rows

    1. Podcast Episode 174 - The Carbohydrate Episode 21:31
    2. We Are Back! 24:51
  • The Yarniacs Podcast Gayle and Sharlene talk about what they are wearing, what they are stalking, and of course, what they are knitting. Grab your knitting needles, your favorite yarn - or your favorite craft - and come knit with us! We are on Ravelry as gayleywayley and knitterninjashar. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    The Yarniacs Episode 230: Knitting and Staying Sane in 2020! - The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

    In this episode, we do a mini sanity check-in at the end of the episode cuz ... 2020!

    1. The Yarniacs Episode 230: Knitting and Staying Sane in 2020! 53:16
    2. The Yarniacs Episode 229: Knitting the Colors of Fall 2020 Wrap Up! 01:05:43
  • 2 Knit Lit Chicks A podcast about knitting and books Barb (the mom) and Tracie (the daughter) are obsessed knitters and avid readers. We love to talk about our current knitting projects and favorite books to read or listen to - we also review the occasional knitting book. Come join us! Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

    Episode 212: I Want to Keep My Knuckle! - 2 Knit Lit Chicks

    Thursday, October 15, 2020 If you are an American citizen, PLEASE VOTE!   Are you registered to vote?  You can check your voter registration HERE.   The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has officially started!  You can find all the details here.  Need some ideas?  Check out our BUNDLES! 👉 Beginner Knitted Sweaters 👉 Knitted Sweaters for Adventurous Beginners to Advanced 👉 Crocheted Sweaters   Virtual get-together via  Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Our friend Dinaripper is making wonderful 3D masks with adjustable elastic ear-loops!  They come in lots of fun prints and are really comfortable and well-made.  Check them out here.   Want a giggle and some fabulous yarn?  Check out Despondent Dyes, a duo of dyers whose tagline is "We Set Our Colors with the Acidity of our Bitter Tears..."  Their colorway names are hilarious, and their yarns are beautiful.   KNITTING Tracie has finished: Eyelet Messy Bun Hat #1 by Miranda Riley in The Violet Valentine Winsome Worsted in  Coral Fixation Darling Darby Sweater by Jean Clement in tangerine acrylic   Barb has finished: Mother Bears 230 & 231 Lineate by Elizabeth Doherty, using 3 colors of Knit Picks Palette - cream, dark gray and a pinky red Vanilla Socks using and set of Fibernymph Dye Works Inversibles in blue and pink  Holey Comfort Cardigan by Hinterm Stein, using Holst Garn Coast Uul Bomuld in the Ice Sea colorway   Tracie has cast on: Eyelet Messy Bun Hat by Miranda Riley in KFI Luxury Collection  Indulgence Hand Painted in Cirque Royale   And continues to work on: Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota Niamh by Isabell Kraemer in Miss Babs Katahdin in Smurf & Turf  Little Unicorn by Lorraine Pistorio in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton   Barb is working on: Bautista shawl by Celia McAdam Cahill in Invictus Yarns YakLux in the NoCKRs 2020 colorway  Multidirectional Diagonal Scarf by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake And has cast on: Granito pullover by Joji Locatelli, using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in an unknown colorway Union Table Runner by Joan Beebe, using Knit Picks Swish DK Bare Bear and a Bunny Suit by Susan B. Anderson, using 2 skeins of Plymouth Encore in an oatmeal and a turquoise    BOOKS  Tracie read: Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover & Me by Adrienne Brodeur - 5 stars The Golden Child by Wendy James - 3.5 stars Stay Up With Hugo Best by Erin Somers Finished Books - 2.5 stars   Barb read: One Little Secret by Cate Holahan - 3 stars Melania and Me: The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady by Stephanie Winston Wolkoff - 4 stars Anxious People by Frederik Bachman - 5 stars

    1. Episode 212: I Want to Keep My Knuckle! 01:15:11
    2. Episode 211: Then You're Just Hanging Out With People You Don't Like 01:04:19

• Articles

  • Well - The New York Times The Health Benefits of Knitting The rewards of knitting and crocheting go well beyond reducing stress and anxiety. cancel
  • Sheep and Stitch 6 Surprising Health Benefits of Knitting Knitting can reduce stress, jumpstart literacy and reform inmates. It can even keep Alzheimer's at bay. These are just the many benefits of knitting! cancel
  • The New York Times How to Start Knitting (and Learn to Love It) You don’t even need that special crafting gene or superhuman dexterity. cancel

• Essentials

  • Amazon Best Sellers - Best Knitting & Crochet Supplies Discover the best Knitting & Crochet Supplies in Best Sellers. Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Best Sellers. cancel
  • Stash2Go Ravelry on the Go Stash2Go allows you to use Ravelry on the go. It provides access to yarns, projects, patterns, and friends. Ravelry is the world's largest community for knitters and crocheters. cancel
    
  • Knitting Genius Free Patterns to Learn Knitting Knitting Genius is the best free knitting app to guide you while learning and knitting a scarf, a pullover, a beanie, a baby gift or any other accessories, thanks to video tutorials, a row counter and several free knitting patterns. cancel
    
  • Amazon Best Sellers - Best Knitting Books Discover the best Knitting Books in Best Sellers. Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Books Best Sellers. cancel
  • knitCompanion Join the Knitting Revolution! knitCompanion is a pattern tracking app for knitters and fibers artists. Our patented tools make tracking easy so you can enjoy the fabric you are creating, make fewer mistakes, and tackle new techniques. Join the knitCompanion group on Ravelry for ongoing fun KALs and community. cancel
    
  • Amazon Best Sellers - Best Knitting Kits Discover the best Knitting Kits in Best Sellers. Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Best Sellers. cancel

• Courses

  • VeryPink Knitting Patterns and Video Tutorials VeryPink offers knitting patterns and video tutorials from Staci Perry. Short technique videos and longer pattern tutorials to take your knitting skills to the next level. cancel
  • Skillshare Knitting Classes Online | Start for Free Today Discover classes on Knitting, Crafts, Knit For Beginners, and much more. Get started for free today by learning how to knit your own headband. cancel
  • Udemy Top Knitting Courses Online Learn Knitting today: find your Knitting online course on Udemy cancel
  • AllFreeKnitting Free Online Knitting Class (Knitting Class: Part 1) Knitting has somewhat of a reputation about it. Grandmas, complicated charts, and quiet clacking of needles come time mind. But knitting has quite the history that comes along with it and has been around since about 1000 CE! And it's not just a hobby to take up in retirement. People of all generations love to knit because it can help you relax, and it even has some health benefits! cancel
  • Sheep and Stitch How To Knit for Beginners Learn how to knit for total beginners with this detailed knitting guide. Using video and photo tutorials, learn how to knit step by step through repetition. cancel
  • wikiHow How to Knit for Beginners: Cast-On to Cast-Off Knitting is a fun and useful hobby! You can create warm scarves, cozy blankets, cute sweaters, durable washcloths, and more if you know how to knit. It’s also a relaxing hobby that you can use to unwind at the end of a busy day. To get started, practice casting on, knitting in rows, and binding off. cancel

• Blogs

  • NobleKnits Blog We talk about yarn, knitting, and provide knitting tutorials, videos, and help. Join us for a knit-along or browse our free knitting patterns. cancel
  • Unraveled Ravelry Blog Ravelry is a place for knitters, crocheters, designers, spinners, weavers and dyers to keep track of their yarn, tools, project and pattern information, and look to others for ideas and inspiration. Ravelry is a great place for you to keep notes about your projects, see what other people are making, find the perfect pattern and connect with people who love to play with yarn from all over the world in our forums. cancel
  • YouTube VeryPink Knits I am a knitwear designer and knitting teacher. I combine these skills to create patterns with video tutorials that ease knitters into advanced techniques, such as socks, sweaters, cables, and colorwork knitting. I've been knitting for over 35 years. It's my passion. cancel

• Websites

  • Ravelry Community Site for Knitters and Crocheters Ravelry is an inclusive, friendly website for knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, and dyers. We are made up of millions of yarn lovers from all over the world. Ravelry provides a personal notebook for fiber artists to keep track of their projects, yarns & fibers, tools, and pattern library, a rich database of patterns and yarns, and a community with thousands of forums and groups to connect with other Ravelers over any interest you could think of. cancel
  • Knitting Magazine Fusing fashion with the stitches and styles knitters love, each issue offers a wealth of designs and ideas including dozens of new and contemporary patterns for women, men, children, and the home. Plus there are plenty of popular tips on how your knits can work with the latest fashion and home trends. cancel

• Near You

  • Meetup Knitting | Find your people Find Meetups and meet people in your local community who share your interests. cancel
  • Ravelry Find Local Fiber Events and Friends Ravelry is an inclusive, friendly website for knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, and dyers. We are made up of millions of yarn lovers from all over the world. Ravelry provides a personal notebook for fiber artists to keep track of their projects, yarns & fibers, tools, and pattern library, a rich database of patterns and yarns, and a community with thousands of forums and groups to connect with other Ravelers over any interest you could think of. cancel