Best Scratch Supply Co Podcasts (2024)

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Minisode - Photograph Knits 15:04

2y ago15:04

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This is the first episode in a series of minisodes inspired by topic requests that come from our generous Patreon supporters! Ya'll are the best! Juliet asked us to talk about photographing our finished knits. While we're definitely not professional photographers, we've put together some tips that will help you get great shots of your projects so y…

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Rhinebeck Sweaters 2.0 28:30

2y ago28:30

28:30

We're in the depths of a brutal heatwave here in New Hampshire, so we're beating the heat by dreaming of autumn. You know what that means: Rhinebeck Sweaters! (If you're not familiar with Rhinebeck, that's the NY Sheep and Wool Festival.) What's on our needles this week: Jessica: Easy V by Caitlin Hunter Karen: Sunshine on my Shoulders by Lissy Jan…

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Trust the Process 28:45

2y ago28:45

28:45

Today we're talking about "trusting the process" - by request! In our letter we talk about how to adapt knitting techniques for one-handed knitting. One-handed knitting resources: Elisabeth Ward's Youtube Channel Mary OneHandKnitter's YouTube Channel One-handed knitting aid Healing FibersBy Scratch Supply Co.

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Question Roundup 30:17

2y ago30:17

30:17

This week we're answering questions from listeners: Valerie: how to balance knitting gifts for others with knitting for yourself; Sima: What to do when your swatch gauge and your FO gauge just don't line up; Micah: How to organize supplies for lots of different types of crafts; Jordan: What to do when you DON'T SWATCH and your row gauge is off; and…

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79: Substitute Gauge 29:52

2y ago29:52

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We're talking about substituting yarn weights this week! Gauge, schmage. (You're going to need to swatch.) Resources: Tin Can Knits: Knitting a Garment at a Different Gauge Jacqueline Cieslak: Yarn Substitutions at Different Weights Jimmybeans Wool: Knitting Calculator (broad estimates) Sister Mountain - How to Estimate Yardage in Knitting Patterns…

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78: Yarn Twist 26:24

2y ago26:24

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This week we're revisiting something that came up during our episode about ply week before last and talking about directional twist in yarn. What's on our needles this week: Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer Easy V by Caitlin Hunter Podcasts we like to listen to! Jessica: Love to Sew Sounds Like a Cult Spooked Karen: I Don’t Even Own a Television Beach Too…

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77: Benefits of Knitting 28:51

2y ago28:51

28:51

This week's episode is about the things (in addition to finished objects!) that we get from knitting. What's on our needles this week: What’s on your Needles? Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We hope you'll join us! #makegoodcables (no year…

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76: Ply 29:54

2y ago29:54

29:54

This week's episode is all about ply - it's a deep dive on the construction of yarn! Craft Yarn Council Standard Yarn Weight System Tutorials: Avoid twisting your stitches by Arne and Carlos How to join in the round without twisting from Cocoknits What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on My Shoulders by Lissy Jane Tied Knots by Justin Lorkowska…

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75: WIPs 37:18

2y ago37:18

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This week we're talking about Works in Progress (sometimes known as WIPs). Sometimes a WIP will become a UFO (UnFinished Object). What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on My Shoulders by Lissy Jane Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'…

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74: Buttons! 33:21

2y ago33:21

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We feel a bit knitting-adjacent this week - we're talking about buttons, and answering a Dear Scratch letter about cozy mysteries! ** Alternatives to buttons:** Shawl pins - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=shawl%20pins Screw in closures - https://juldesigns.com/screw-in-closures/ Holeless Buttons - https://www.purlandhank.com/shop-online/hole-less-bu…

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73: Mosaic Knitting 28:02

2y ago28:02

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We'll be live on YouTube on June 6 at 6pm EST! Click here or go to makegoodpod.com/youtube. This week's episode is all about mosaic knitting! In our Dear Scratch letter, we talk about what to do if your gauge is way off only on one particular type of project. Tiny Tutorial on Mosaic Knitting from SweetGeorgia Yarns Barbara Walker's Mosaic Knitting …

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72: Oh Baby! 31:36

2y ago31:36

31:36

This week we're talking about knitting for babies - what to make and (most controversial topic of all) what color to use! Some baby knit patterns you might want to knit: Hats Bearly Bonnet by Pure Stitches (free download) Beloved by TinCanKnits November Balaclava Mini by PetitKnit Socks / Baby Booties Thickmas Socks by Summer Lee Little Squirrel by…

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71: Textured Knits 35:35

2+ y ago35:35

35:35

We're talking about textured knitting this week! Some of our favorite designers for textured knits: Norah Gaughan - cables, twisted stitches, exploration of pleats Brandi Cheyenne Harper - garter, ribbing, bulky texture Irene Lin - textured fabric, cables, bobbles, lace Blue Sky Fibers What's on our needles this week: Sunshine On My Shoulders by Li…

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70: Stitch Markers 36:53

2+ y ago36:53

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We're talking about all the different ways you can use stitch markers. This week's letter is about how to preserve swatches from projects you've given as gifts. What's on our needles this week: Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak Sunshine on my Shoulders by Lissy Jane Support make good: a knitting podcastBy Scratch Supply Co.

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69: Scotland! 33:50

2+ y ago33:50

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Our magical leaders - Rowan Tree Travel Edinburgh yarn shops: Ginger Twist Kathy’s Knits Some of the makers and artisans we got ot meet on our trip: Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell of Di Gilpin Knitwear Charlotte Flower - Charlotte Flower Chocolates Julie Rutter of Black Isle Yarns Emily Williams of Flutterbyknits Yasmin & Travor of Island at the Ed…

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68: Misfit yarn 26:31

2+ y ago26:31

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What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on my Shoulders designed by Lissy Jayne Saraswati Top designed by Julee McKessey Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com See you in two weeks! Support make good: a knitting podcastBy Scratch Supply Co.

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67: I-Cords 32:16

2+ y ago32:16

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We mentioned I-Cords in last week's episode! This week we're talking about what they are and how you might be use them in your projects. *Tools to create Knit an I-Cord: * Lucet - a forked hand tool used in cord making: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet I-Cord Knitting machine - Emma Fahrlander demonstration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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66: Plant Fibers 34:35

2+ y ago34:35

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Designers' posts about waist shaping (not an exhaustive list, just a few that we like!): Andrea Rangel - Dissent Mods Adding Waist Shaping Amy Herzog - Waist Shaping Yes You Need Some The Make Good Stashdown is still going! It will continue until March 31, so there's still a little time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegood…

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65: Your Questions 31:46

2+ y ago31:46

31:46

If we keep answering five question an episode, we might get caught up one of these days! The Make Good Stashdown is still going! It will continue until March 31, so there's still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Support mak…

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64: Quick Fixes 32:33

2+ y ago32:33

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Sure, there are advanced techniques for eliminating those little knitting annoyances... but sometimes you just want a quick fix that will make the problem a little less obvious. Resources Five Ways to Neatly Bind Off the Last Stitch What's on our needles this week: Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnston Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman The Mak…

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63: Sweater Vocab 35:18

2+ y ago35:18

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From neck to hem, cuff to cuff, we're pulling apart the sweater and learning how to refer to all the little pieces they're made of. Pattern links for examples of design elements NECKS: Crew Neck - Love Note by TinCanKnits V-Neck - Cumulus Blouse by PetiteKnit Scoop Neck - Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Metropolis by Tanis Lavallee Turtle Dove II by…

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62: Test Knitting 31:58

2+ y ago31:58

31:58

This week's episode is about the test knitting process - what to expect, how to do it, and when you should probably give a testing call a pass. (Hint: It's if you don't want to to knit the thing.) *Resources: * yarnpond.com @fattestknits School of Sweet Georgia Modern Colourwork Knitting What's on our needles this week: Soorik designed by Gudrun Jo…

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61: Steeking 43:09

2+ y ago43:09

43:09

This week we're tackling the less-scary-than-it-seems issue of steeking your projects. Cardigans, armholes, necklines - your scissors are your friend, we promise. View the transcript here *Anatomy of a Steek: * Brooklyn Tweed diagrams: Steeking Securing a Steek Crochet technique: Tin Can Knits Tutorial Hand Sewing technique: Aleks Byrd Tutorial Bac…

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60: Garter Stitch 29:51

2+ y ago29:51

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Garter stitch is one of our favorite fabrics: elastic, stretchy, and squishy! NOTE: Karen said some nonsense about how to do a steeking panel during the question portion. Her nonsense was not correct. Listen to next week's episode instead of what she said here and you'll be much happier! First historical mention of garter stitch from The Lady’s Ass…

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59: Hand Care 33:28

2+ y ago33:28

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Stretches we mentioned in this week's episode Front of wrist stretch: turn palm up and use the other hand to pull fingertips down and back (toward the floor/elbow) Palm stretch: backs of hands facing each other, hook your thumbs and pull (gently!) Palm stretch 2: stretch your pinkies back with your other hand Knuckle decompression: pull gently on e…

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58: Frogging 30:36

2+ y ago30:36

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It's called "frogging" because you rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out. Then there's tinking, which is just knitting in reverse! (Technically that would be gnittink, I suppose, but let's just go with it.) I did a kind of iffy job of explaining using dental floss as a lifeline. Interweave explains it better here. What's on our needles this week: Until recent…

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57: The Second Annual Make Good Stashdown! 32:59

2+ y ago32:59

32:59

What is the Make Good Stashdown? It's our first KAL of 2022 - you pick your project, works through some stash, and post pictures with the hashtag #makegoodstashdown Patterns suggested in this week's episode (but do what you want): Slipstravaganza by Stephen West Sea Glass Sweater by Wool & Pine Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine The Stay Pull by Park Wil…

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56: Yarn Detectives Part 2 37:46

2+ y ago37:46

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In Episode 55 we talked about how to the weight of mystery yarn; this week we're talking about ways to identify its fiber content. Grab your notebooks, goggles, and adventurously scientific spirit. Here we go! Smell Test Animal fibers: it will smell like a wet sheep! Maybe a barn/hay smell too Silk: may have an earthy or fishy smell Synthetic fiber…

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55: Yarn Detectives Part 1 33:53

2+ y ago33:53

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We're digging deep into your stash to help you identify yarn that might no longer have any identifying information. (Eek!) This week's question is about choosing patterns when knitting socks for larger feet. WPI (wraps her inch) and Yarn Weight Charts Ravelry standard yarn weight chart - WPI, ply, gauge ranges Craft Yarn Council WPI Chart SweetGeor…

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54: Hats 39:38

2+ y ago39:38

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We've chatted about lots of types of hats in this episode. Please enjoy some pictures to show you what we did our best to describe! Beanies or Toques https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/PaulaMknits/671969296/CARA1_medium2.jp CARA Mütze by Susanne Müller Beret or Tam https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/jamestwashere/663878350/ravelry_b…

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53: Leftovers and Minis 29:02

2+ y ago29:02

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From visible mending to stashbuster projects, friendship bracelets to bunny nuggest, this week's episode is full of ideas for how to use up the little bits of yarn that survive a project. (Assuming you didn't lose yarn chicken, that is!) Aunt Bethany & her knitting * Punch needle* Colorwork!* Embroidery* Pom Poms* Stripes! No one can stop you. Stri…

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52: Minisode: A Year of Gratitude 19:33

2+ y ago19:33

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This week we're answering questions! Picking out woven-in ends, the ethics of double-dipping in knitalongs (go for it!), does it count as handmade if you use a knitting machine?, and how to achieve a good fit as a new sweater knitter. Swanky Emu Knits What's on our needles this week: Ursa Canis designed by Jacqueline Cieslak Vanilla is the New Blac…

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51: Picking Up Stitches 40:39

2+ y ago40:39

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Picking up stitches allows you to knit multi-directional fabric, button bands, heel-flap socks, and so many more things! Here are a few helpful links to videos that will show you how to pick up your stitches. Vertical Stitches How to Pick Up Stitches for a Button Band or a Collar from Cocoknits Picking Up Stitches Along a Vertical Edge Tutorial fro…

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50: Knitting Socks 44:03

3y ago44:03

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It's a sock knitting vocabulary quiz (hint: 10 points for already knowing something, 10 points for learning something new. Everyone wins!) Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about choosing sweater patterns as a new sweater knitter. Left-hand dominant Ravelry knit & crochet group: On the Other Hand Vocabulary terms you might encounter when you're …

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49: Gift Knits 34:43

3y ago34:43

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No pressure. NO PRESSURE. But maybe you want to make some things for people this holiday season, and we have a few ideas. Some suggested patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Hats Porty Hat by Ysolda Teague Garter Snake Hat by Lavanya Patricella Rhett by Meghan Babin Cowls An Elastic Product by Karida Collins Sunset Mesa Cowl by Jennifer Berg …

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Episode 48: Knitting Styles 34:21

3y ago34:21

34:21

Lots of tutorials with different styles! Continental Style (picking) (also called German, European): Video: How to Knit Continental *Norwegian Purl *: Video: How to Norwegian Purl English Style (throwing) (also called American): Video: How to Knit English Style Flicking (lever knitting) (also called Peruvian, Catholic, Australian, Irish Cottage): V…

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Episode 47: Rhinebeck or Bust 41:02

3y ago41:02

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Our shopping haul from the weeknd: Designs by Yasmen: store | Instagram Woodsy and Wild: store | Instagram Woolens and Nosh: store | Instagram Queen City Yarn: store | Instagram The Shetland Trader, Book Three by Gudrun Johnston Craeft by Alexander Langlands madder root: store | Instagram Sawkill Farm: store | Instagram Dutchess County Fairgrounds …

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Episode 46: Junction Fiber Mill 44:23

3y ago44:23

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Junction Fiber Mill website Instagram: @junctionfibermill Savage Hart Farm (Peggy's farm!) What's on our needles: Belfast Cardigan by Véronik Avery Zipper Sweater by PetitKnit Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap Check out the details here Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out! Support …

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Episode 45: Superwash 44:14

3y ago44:14

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A helpful YouTube video about the GOTS-certified organic process Non-toxic EXP finishing diagram What's on our needles this week: Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap Check out the details here Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out! Support make goo…

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Episode 44: Bucket List 33:51

3y ago33:51

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This week is all about someday wishlists. Karen's dream projects: Celestarium by Audry Nicklin A brioche sweater Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry Something with the Roosimine technique (like these patterns by Aleks Byrd) Beekeepers Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits STEEKING. Here's the sweater I failed at Jessica's dream projects: Lara Jacket by Shiny Superhero A ha…

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Episode 43: Mistakes! 36:09

3y ago36:09

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Tutorials that might help you fix a few specific mistakes: Dropped Stitch tutorial by Cocoknits Fixing a Miscrossed Cable video tutorial by Purl Hunter Dropping back & Duplicate Stitch tutorial by Stephanie McFee (aka the Yarn Harlot) What's on our needles this week: Julie Asselin Bouclé Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke Send us your letters! d…

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Episode 42: Knitting History 28:34

3y ago28:34

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Here's the spinny colorwork thing I was talking about! From a painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti of Siena, ca. 1345. Do you want to get your hands on your very own copy of A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt? You can follow this link to Indiebound and source one from an independent bookseller! What's on our needles this week: Cladonia designed …

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Episode 41: Clean It Up 32:44

3y ago32:44

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Webbing Clothes Moths Some tools you might want to have on hand: Soak Eco Wash Bag Soak Wool Wash Cocoknits Sweater Care Kit Oxo Good Grips Folding Sweater Drying Rack Gleener What's on our needles this week: Jessica: Nothing! What even. Fake. Karen: Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke Our Scratch Supply Co. 5th birthday will be happening Septemb…

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Episode 40: Customize Your Knits 36:00

3y ago36:00

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Patterns we talked about in this episode: The Weekender designed by Andrea Mowry Tomás Pullover designed by Joji Locatelli Roosimine Knitting! That's the Estonian colorwork technique I couldn't remember the name of. Here's some more information from Alekx Byrd. It looks like this! What's on our needles this week: Everywhere Bags by Homebody Fibers …

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Episode 39: Cotton! 34:21

3y ago34:21

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### Indie Untangled Giveaway Details Support make good: a knitting podcast Links: Indie Untangled Ticket Giveaway — Indie Untangled 2021 will be taking place both virtually and in-person. We're really excited to be one of this year's sponsors. Of course we'll be very excited to be there, but it just wouldn't be the same without YOU, our fiber commu…

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Episode 38: Comfort Knitting 27:22

3y ago27:22

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This week we chat about the knitting that happens when everything feels overwhelming. We've got suggestions for projects that will carry you through whatever is bringing you down. Patterns: Crystal Star Wrap by Jen Peck Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry Any sock pattern Dishcloths (and towels, etc!) Baby sweaters What's on our needles this week: Gresham Wra…

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Episode 37: Socks! 43:05

3y ago43:05

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One of the few types of knitting (along with hats, scarves, shawls, and mittens... I'm primarily a sweater knitter, okay?) you can do without a pattern! Great Sock Resource: The Knitter’s Book of Socks by Clara Parkes Patterns: Little Squirrel by TinCanKnits - worsted weight top down house - great house socks! Vanilla Is the New Black by Anneh Flet…

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Episode 36: Swanky Emu! 32:53

3y ago32:53

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Where to find Swanky Emu Knits (Sarah Krentz) online: Swanky Emu Knits @swankyemuknits on Instagram What's on our needles this week: Outline tank by Jessie Mae make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy! End date August 31 Participate by making something you love and tagging us #makegoodmaedalon…

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Episode 35: Rhinebeck Sweaters 31:26

3y ago31:26

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It's the time of year when we start to think about apple cider donuts in the crisp fall air of upstate New York. @Squidney - Sydney Crabaugh @tentacularly - Jenzilla YarnSub.com The Rhinebeck Sweater Lookbook make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy! End date August 31 Participate by making so…

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Episode 34: Cast-ons! 46:54

3y ago46:54

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We're back! We missed you! Techniques we talked about this week: Backward loop cast on - tutorial by Cocoknits Knitted cast on - tutorial by Tin Can Knits Cable cast on - tutorial by Purl Soho Long Tail cast on - tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed Old Norwegian (aka German Twisted) cast on - tutorial by Very Pink Knits Provisional cast on - tutorial by Pur…

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