Category Archives: Knitting
lk2g-060 Machine Knitting
In this episode of our video podcast we demonstrate machine knitting. You’ll learn about basic setup and stitches for using a knitting machine. What’s on the set: Brother KX-350 Home Knitter (no longer available) Silver Reed LK-150 Knitting Machine Bond … Continue reading
lk2g-059 Rhinebeck 2008 Garment Competition
This episode of our video podcast is the last from the 2008 NY State Sheep and Wool Festival. We review some of the winners in the Garment Competition and enjoy the sites at the festival. What you’ll see in this … Continue reading
lk2g-058 Rhinebeck 2008 Leaping Llamas and Rug Hooking
In this latest episode of our video podcast we return to the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival to see the Leaping Llama competition and learn a bit about rug hooking. What I am wearing: At Rhinebeck: Noro Coat completed Winter … Continue reading
lk2g-057 Rhinebeck 2008 Spinning Contest
In this latest episode of our video series, we return to the NY State Sheep and Wool Festival to see the exciting Spinning Contest where contestants compete for the longest thread! Listen to Kris as she tells us her strategy … Continue reading
lk2g-056 Entrelac
In this latest episode of our video podcast, we demonstrate how to do entrelac, a modular knitting technique. Follow along with CAT as she demonstrates knitting entrelac with the Garterlac Dishcloth from Criminy Jickets. Book Review: The Essential Guide to … Continue reading
lk2g-055 Rhinebeck 2008 Buffalo Gold and Creatively Dyed
In this latest episode of our video podcast we return to the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival where we meeting with Ron Miskin from Buffalo Gold and Dianne Lutz from Creatively Dyed. Check out our new Facebook Page! Vote … Continue reading
lk2g-054 Knitting Flowers
In this latest episode of our video podcast, we demonstrate techniques for knitting flowers. From roses to lilies, flowers are a great project to knit and use of very little yarn so they can be a great stash buster! Book … Continue reading
lk2g-053 Rhinebeck 2008 Interview with Jonathan Bosworth
In this latest episode of our video podcast from the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival, we chatted with Jonathan Bosworth creator of the Bosworth Journey Wheel spinning wheel, charkhas and spindles. Jonathan tells us a bit about how he got started in the spinning business and we see an array of all the spindles which they carry. Continue reading
lk2g-052 A Trip to Texas and More
In this latest episode of our knitting videos, join us as we travel to Austin, Texas for the South By Southwest Conference. We attended several sessions including Soapbox Spielbergs with Eric Beck from The Indy Mogul Podcast and Commuknitty with … Continue reading
lk2g-051 A Lesson in Dyeing
In this episode, we return to the Hudson Valley Fiber Farm where Susan Gibbs gives us a lesson in dyeing with Kool-Aid and Country Classics dyes. See this article on Knitty for more detail on Kool-Aid dyeing and this colorchart … Continue reading