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In this episode of our Video Podcast, we demonstrate lace techniques and how to read charts.
LetsKnit2gether celebrates our 1 year anniversary (podiversary?) with this episode. Thanks for watching this past year, and we look forward to many new shows in Year 2!
On the set:
Books:
- Meg Swanson’s A Gathering of Lace
- Barbara Walker’s A Treasury of Knitting Patterns
- Stitch & Motif Maker Software
Our book review:
- Donna Druchunas’ Artic Lace
Personal Story
- Shaped Triangle Shawl designed by Two Old Bags from the book A Gathering of Lace
made with Cashmere/merino laceweight (discontinued) completed 2002
What am I wearing:
- Garter lace shawl with Horseshoe lace border (my design) made with LionBrand Homespun in Tudor completed 2003
We’re going to Rhinebeck! We’ll be there both days and there’s a Letsknit2gether meetup on Saturday 10/20 3:00pm at the picnic tables by the food carts in front of building A.
In this episode we take a field trip to Shea Stadium in Queens, NY to join in For Stitch-n-Pitch for the Mets/Braves game on August 8th, 2007.
We met with Knitting celebrities and there were over 800 knitter/crocheters at the event!
We met with
- Barbara Paley from TNNA
- Lily Chin, designer/author Couture Crochet Workshop
- Debbie Stoller designer/author Stitch ‘N Bitch
, Son of Stitch ‘N Bitch
- Adina Klein, Editor in Chief of Vogue Knitting Magazine
From the bleechers we talked with Carrie ,Colleen SubwayKnitter,Karin Strom (Editor in Chief, Yarn Market News), Monica Teng, Christina Batch (Editor in Chief, Adorn Magazine), George Lee, Joyce Rifkin, Rebecca McDonald, Jason Conklin and his Dr. Who Scarf, Heather Lee Byrne, Amanda Keiser, Meagan and Matthew Gaffney.
What am I wearing?:
Special Thanks to Barbara Paley and Libby Butler-Glick from TNNA and Valerie Tovar from the Mets for their assistance and support!
In this episode of our Video Podcast, CAT walks you through her UFOs. You’ll see just how much was hiding in her stash.
What’s on the set:
- Clapotis using Noro Silk Garden
- Karabella Feather and Fan Top using Halcyon Gemstone Silk 2/12
- Leaf Lace Shawl Stacy Charles Rittrato
- Jaeger Enva/Ja JM04/Jaeger Lana JB35 using Jaeger Alpaca (no longer available)
- Icarus Shawl using Handmaiden Cashmere/Silk
- Afghan (yarn label lost)
Special thanks to the following Ravelers for use of their Clapotis photos:
In this episode of our Video Podcast, we cover Cable knitting techniques both with and without a cable needle
On the Set:
- Metal Cable Needles
- Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories
- Cashmere Collection by Debbie Bliss
Our Book Review:
- Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting
What am I wearing:
- Colinette Shimmer 5 coat in marble colorwayfrom the Shimmer 5 Pattern book
9/11 Photos from Jonathan Corum, Steve McCurry, and *Hiro
… also thanks to Paolo Ciccone. We shot this episode using his TrueColor Version 3.0 camera settings.
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Come see us present at Podcast and New Media Expo!
In this episode of our Video Podcast, we tagged along with the Yarn Harlot Stephanie Pearl-McPhee for her visit to NY City which was the first city of her Represent Tour.
During the day we visited Central Park and were part of the Sock picture then later went to FIT to Represent with 650 knitters. We met with Stephanie, Jayme, Guido, Allena, Dawn, Donna, Margaret, Rachel, Jessica, Emily, Jennifer, Shameka, and Helen…Thanks to all!
Stephanie has begun her tour for her book Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot’s Guide to the Land of Knitting
FYI: If you’re going to be at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival May 5-6 and would be interested in being in our show or just hanging out, send me an email (cat AT letsknit2gether.com)
In this episode of our Video podcast, I share my secret of how I spin faster! I make lots of yummy yarn and show what I’ve become now that I spin faster.
Our Book Review today:The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning
Special Thanks:
- Milouson from Belgium for pics of ribbon scarves
- Cynthia for pics of her felted bags
On the set:
- Spinning with Raspberry Colonial Top
- Fricke Spinner which you can find at Woodland Woolworks
What am I wearing:
- Diagonal Lace Scarf knitted with my homespun 2ply fingering yarn from Cherry Tree Hill Pastels Potluck Roving
In this episode, a personal journal of CAT’s spinning experiences since Rhinebeck and a few demonstrations along the way.
Our Book Review: Shannon Okey’s Spin to Knit: The Knitters guide to making yarn
What’s on the set:
- Bosworth Spindle
- Hat and ball of yarn spun from Gaywool Merino/Silk top
- Royale Hare Ball Bearing support spindle which you can buy online at TheWoolery.com
- Purple/Green Silk Blend Singles (on spindle)
- Drafting with Miss Lime’s Springtime fiber which I bought on Etsy
- Spinning with Raspberry Colonial Top
- 3 Ply yarn made from Cherry Tree Hill Watercolors Potluck Roving
What am I wearing:
- Diagonal Lace Scarf knitted with my homespun 2ply fingering yarn from Cherry Tree Hill Pastels Potluck Roving
In this episode, we walk through beaded knitting techniques and show some great ideas for what you can do with beads.
For supplies and the Bead Soup bracelet pattern, check out earthfaire.com
Check out Needlecraft University for step by step instructions on Beaded knitting. Check out Alice Korach’s video for Bead Knitting techniques.
Our book review today: Knitting with Beads by Jane Davis
Special thanks to Ellen from Earthfaire.com for allowing us to demonstrate this technique with her fabulous Bead Soup Bracelet.
What’s on the set:
- Beaded bag made with Bronze Lurex Shimmer and size 8 seed beads
- Beaded bag from PurseParadise
- Knit Drop necklace from earthfaire.com
- Lily Chin’s Knit and Crochet with Beads
- Big Eye Needle
What am I wearing:
- Garter Lace Triangle Shawl (plus a knitted on border) from Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman. Knitted with Cherry Tree Hill Cascade Lace in Spanish Moss colorway
- Beaded bracelet
In this episode we walk through all the gifts which I knitted for this past holiday. In the past, I used to put these on my blog, this year, we’re presenting them on Video!
In the Show:
- Patty’s Fetching Gloves in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
- Marie’s Booga Bag in doubled Patons Wool
- Dad’s Vest in Elann Highland Silk
- Mom’s Beaded Bag
- Eric’s Prime Rib Hat
- Natalie’s baby SnowFlake Chunky Jacket in Sirdar Snowflake Chunky and LionBrand Microspun
- Nick’s Hat in Noro Big Kureyan
What am I wearing?:
- FiddlesticksKnitting Whisper Scarf in Cherry Tree Hill Suri Alpaca in Peacock colorway on size US 2 needles. Completed Spring 2004.
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