Episode 17-Spring Forward

This week (as in, tomorrow) we will be wishing our way into Spring by talking about some "springy" patterns that have caught our attention and some yarn suggestions for those patterns. Call in or chat along with your own suggestions! Spring means something different to every person, so let us know what it means to you!

Also, I want to apologize for the questionable sound quality of the last show. Normally, we each have our own phone/mic but this past week we were sharing and I don't think the mic was catching us equally. Not to mention we broke into giggles every two minutes. This week should be more like what you've heard in the past, quality- and giggles-wise.

Can't wait to hear your ideas! Remember, Fridays at 10PM now!
Show Notes:

Cynthia is knitting a felted bag inspired by the Candy Stripers Laptop Bag. (Is it sad that I typed Candy Strippers at first?)

Spring Publications
Interweave Preview
Vogue Preview

Spring-Inspired Yarns
Lopi, the Wonderful Wool - Lots of hand-dyed pastels; shipping only $3.50 from Iceland!
Stricken Smitten - blues, greens, and purples - the colors of nature!  Has some bamboo blend sock yarns
Silk and Shine - lots of colors seen in flowers, saturated hues.  Both yarns and rovings available

Patterns for Spring Weather
Bell Curve by Kira Dulaney
Katrina Ballerina Lace Layering Cardigan by Nicole Feller-Johnson
Foreign Corespondent's Scarf by Lexy Lu

Episode 16- A gift for the knitter who has everything

We're back this week with an in person show for K and I. My birthday is this week, too, so we had the idea to talk about gifts that knitters really enjoy. Maybe our list will help your loved ones know what to get you instead of random yarn that you have no idea how to use! Take some time to call in or chat along to give us some of your ideas. We are only two people and we can't think of everything!

Show Notes:

Fun Subscriptions for Knitters:
Netflix
Blockbuster
Audible

Gifts you can wrap!
Ashland Sky Stick Sacks - clear (waterproof!) project bags
Claire Payne - Needle Cases in really pretty fabrics
Julie Knowles' Pottery - gorgeous yarn bowls
Andrea Jene - Stitch Markers, Patten Keepers, and Notion Tins
Beverage Warmer - for endurance knitting!

Reminder

Remember, kids, no podcast this Friday, but we'll return Feb. 19th with an "in person" show! K and I will be in the same town (for real this time, no excuses!)! I'll post the show topic tomorrow or this weekend to give you time to formulate what you want to call in and say!

Episode 14 - Viral Knits

Some knits take off like wildfire!  We discussed some of our favorites and our theories on why these patterns are so popular.

Pullovers:
Viral
Cobblestone Pullover by Jared Flood. 1759 projects (#2)
Owls by Kate Davies 2406 projects (#1).
Recommended
119-2 (Jumper with shirred pattern on yoke) by DROPS Design


Cardigans:
Viral
February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne. 7929 projects (#1)
Central Park Hoodie by Heather Lodinsky. 3220 projects (#3)
Recommended
Cardigan Mango by Lena Henkel

Hats:
Viral
Koolhaas by Jared Flood. 4360 projects (#4)
Recommended
Twisted Raveler by Audrey Chamberlain

Shawl/Wrap:
Viral
Ishbel by Ysolda Teague. 5175 projects (#2 in this category)
Recommended
Regal Comfort Shawl by Grace Yaskovic
Haruni by Emily Ross

Socks:
Viral
Pomatomus by Cookie A. 3198 projects (#6)


Top Ten Most Popular Patterns on Ravelry:
10. Saartje's Bootees by Saartje de Bruijn
9. Turn A Square by Jared Flood
8. February Lady Sweater by pamela wynne
7. Noro Striped Scarf by Jared Flood
6. Ishbel by Ysolda Teague
5. Clapotis by Kate Gilbert
4. Monkey by Cookie A.
3. Calorimetry by Kathryn Schoendorf
2. Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann
1. Fetching by Cheryl Niamath

Remember, our new recording time will be on Fridays at 10:00 EST!

Episode 12- Bookworms (one more try)

I know we've tried this topic before, but technical difficulties caused us to not post the show. We both love books and we both love knitting so we figure you do, too! Call in or chat along with us as we revel in our favorite knitting books and the books we would love to own! We're at the regular time this week: Saturday at 11PM EDT. Can't wait to hear from you then!

Episode 11 - Oh, baby. It's cold outside!

The subject of today's podcast is baby knits!

Cynthia is knitting the February Baby Sweater (ravelry link)

General guidelines for baby measurements at Bev's Country Cottage.

Patterns
An excellent online knitting 'zine geared towards babies and young children - Petite Purls.
Knitty.com's archive for children's patterns (including Blu and Anouk)
Digital pamphlets from Knitting Daily
Little Devil Pants from Stitch & Bitch Nation (ravelry link)

Episode 11- Oh, Baby It's Cold Outside!

We tried to do this show a few weeks ago, but traveling and last minute doctor's appointments messed up the plan. However, we still have babies coming into our lives, and you probably do too, so we're trying again!

Call in or chat along with us as we mention some of our favorite baby patterns, the projects we've done in the past/are currently knitting, and you tell us about your favorites!

Note the special day and time of this show: SUNDAY January 10th and 8PM. (K is traveling, so she won't be at the computer Saturday.)

Can't wait to see you then!