Episode 350 - Why are you spitting on your yarn?

Summer knitting has arrived in the Pacific Northwest! In this episode, Stacey and Lee discuss their summer crafting, contemplate cotton knits, and talk about wearing knits on the Oregon coast. Stacey and Lee also share their Game Day KAL progress, and Lee tells the story of an unfortunate set-back involving her cat, Karl. Next, Producer Andi joins in the conversation to talk about methods of joining new balls of yarn as everyone progresses on their cardigans. Later, Stacey and Lee answer your questions! Topics include, cable lengths for magic loop, how to undo knitting, weaving in ends, and more. You can send questions to be answered on future episodes to podcast@knitpicks.com. Game Day Cardigan KAL Breezy Book Breezy eBook Equinox Book Equinox eBook CotLin yarn Comfy yarns LB Pullover sewing pattern Lee's Rainbow Top Lenox Shirtdress sewing pattern Concord T-Shirt sewing pattern Connecting Threads fabric Karl the cat Russian Join on the Learning Center Swifts & Ball Winder Guide to Winding Yarn How to Wind a Center Pull Ball by Hand High Desert yarns Tutorials for using lifelines How to Fix Dropped Stitches How to Fix Split Stitches Magic Loop Tutorial Video: How to Weave in Slippery Yarn Ends Hue Shift Afghan pattern 00:02 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast! 00:26 What Lee has been crafting this summer 02:45 What Stacey has been crafting this summer 04:53 Lee's unfortunate incident with her cat, Stacey's knitting-heavy coast trip & their Game Day progress 08:53 Working Game Day's stripes & debating cutting vs. carrying the contrast color 11:05 Methods for adding a new ball of the main color 17:50 Answering listener questions & where to send more questions 18:43 Are ball winders & swifts worth the cost? 21:22 Why do we not ball yarn in advance? 24:13 How do I stop my stockinette from curling? 28:30 How do I undo my knitting? 36:32 What length of needle do I need for magic loop? 39:20 What does weaving in ends mean? 44:20 Credits