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Techniques, skillbuilding, pattern discussion, interviews with makers we adore, our favorite tools... and the knitting advice column you've been waiting for!
What do you do if you tear, snag, or stain your hand knits... or have a (gasp) MOTH ATTACK? This week we talk mending! @bookhou on instagram: visible mending tutorials/videos Some materials you might want to have on hand: Darning Mushroom Mending Kit Darning & Mending Loom by Katrinkles Sorrel Soiree! Hashtag to enter: #makegoodsorrel Follow us on instagram [@makegoodpod](instagram.com/makegoodpod) Support make good: a knitting podcast
We're talking about the aesthetic of the yarn, not the fiber content or construction. Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website Spring Sorrel Summer Sorrel Sorrel Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry Spring Sorrel Summer Sorrel Sorrel #makegoodsorrel What's On Our Needles Ripple Buttshorts designed by Jessie Maed Barnhardt designed by Norah Gaughan Email your questions to dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Support make good: a knitting podcast
Make a good warm weather knit choice! Patterns we mentioned in this episode: Drift designed by Kristen Finlay Edie designed by Isabell Kraemer Good Day Tee designed by Annie Lupton Lounging Top designed by Joji Locatelli Median designed by Andi Satterlund Rift designed by Jacqueline Cieslak Trusty Toe Up Socks designed by Tanis Lavallee DRK Everyday Socks designed by Andrea Mowry Sundae Socks designed by Shannon Squire Elephant Socks designed by Dawn Handerson Elizabeth Zimmerman's Sewn Bind Off Tutorial (not a video) by Andrea Rangel The Sorrel KAL Continues! Sorrel Spring Sorrel Summer Sorrel ... all designed by Wool & Pine What's on our needles this week Barnhardt by Norah Gaughan Ripple Buttshorts by Jessie Maed Have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Email us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Support make good: a knitting podcast
Today we're talking about the counterfeit Chiaogoo needles currently being sold on Amazon and how to protect yourself when shopping online. *How to spot a fake: *Chiaogoo's guide to spotting counterfeit needle sets The real deal: Twist Mini/Shortie Set US 0-3 (Red) Twist Shortie Set US 2-8 (Blue) Sorrel Kits at Scratch Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website Spring Sorrel Summer Sorrel Sorrel Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry Spring Sorrel Summer Sorrel Sorrel Instagram live @makegood Sunday, April 11 #makegoodsorrel What's on our needles? Barnhardt, designed by Norah Gaughan, knit in Julie Asselin Nurtured Ripple Buttshorts, designed by Jessie Maed, knit in Farmers Daughter Moon Sisters Patterns mentioned in Dear Scratch this week Little Black Skirt, designed by Skeindeer Knits Alaska Skirt, designed by Alexandria Wenninger Lotta dress, designed by Marie Greene Send us your questions at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Support make good: a knitting podcast
This week we talk about making decisions about fit and ease to create knitted garments you'll love! Embody by Jacquelline Cieslak My Body Model Designers we talked about this week: Jessie Maed PoisonGrrls Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Sandoval Sweater designed by This Bird Knits Barnhardt Sweater designed by Norah Gaughan Flutter Buttshorts designed by Jessie Maed Justin's Flannel designed by Alicia Plummer Sisterhood Set designed by Jen Peck email your questions to dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Follow us on instagram @makegoodpod Support make good: a knitting podcast
This week we're talking about colorwork! Stranded (or fairisle), mosaic, intarsia, brioche, how to catch floats, what to do with dominant colors.... this is a 10,000 foot view of a variety of colorwork methods and techniques. This week's Dear Scratch letter gets a sort-of answer about yarn weight substitution. Catching Floats tutorial Colour Dominance by Ysolda Teague Tools mentioned in this episode: colorwork rings from Corina Lunita Portugese knitting pin from Atomic Knitting Patterns mentioned in this episode: Mosaic: Promises in the Dark by Cheryl Faust Mosaic: Assookinakii by Candice English Intarsia: Shinysuperhero Intarsia: Kaffe Fassett Brioche: Luna by Anna Strandberg Brioche: Beginner Brioche Cowl by Lavanya Patricella Brioche: Sprouting Brioche Baby Blanket by Lavanya Patricella Flutter buttshorts by Jessie Maed Support make good: a knitting podcast
This week we interview Casey Ryder, owner of Portfiber in Portland, ME and US distributor of Cashmere People Yarns! Cashmere People Yarns Portfiber (Casey's shop) Cashmere People Yarns at Scratch Crystal Star Wrap designed by Jen Peck Aroha | Aloha Knitalong Support make good: a knitting podcast
Today's episode is all about swatching. Yay swatching! This week's Dear Scratch segment is about combining different yarn of the same weight in the sasme project. Fold in the cheese! Swatch pictures on our Instagram The Chinese Inch is a real thing, more appropriately called a cun: Cun (unit) on Wikipedia March of the Penguonos will be Saturday, March 6 from noon - 2pm Tools we mentioned this week: Swatch gauges Designers we mentioned this week: Jen Peck: Webster Street Knittery @websterstreetknittery Submit an email for a future Dear Scratch segment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Follow us on Instagram Support make good: a knitting podcast
This episode is all about inspiration - where we find it, how we keep it, and what we want to do with it! Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about planning for knitting during a post-COVID road trip. Makers mentioned this week James N Watts Tentacularly Patterns mentioned this week Back Roads Wrap by Brienne Moody (still being test knit, no link!) Reunion Cardigan by Brienne Moody Barnhardt by Norah Gaughan Evendoon Pullover by Kate Davies Monstera by Chantal Belisle Hester by Bristol Ivy Drift by Kristen Finley Earth and Air by James N Watts Crux by Kindred Red (Amalia) Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Strange Brew by Tin Can Knits forager by Isabel Kraemer Products mentioned this week pom pom quarterly Issue 36 preorder Elder from Ritual Dyes Project Portfolio from Cocoknits Maker's Keep from Cocoknits iPad apps: GoodNotes, KnitCompanion [@makegoodpod](instagram.com/makegoodpod) email us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Support make good: a knitting podcast
No show notes this week, because linking to anything we talked about this week would be in poor form. UGH. Support make good: a knitting podcast
This week, we're taking you on a barnyard journey. At one point in this episode we were talking about "hair follicle" when what we really meant was "hair cuticle." Sorry about that! Fiber Type Guide Click here to see our blog post about different fiber types! On our needles Penguono by Stephen West DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry Support make good: a knitting podcast
We're always learning new things from the fiber community! Today we're sharing some of our favorite tips and tools that make our knitting lives better. Links to some of our favorite things: If you like to knit from the outisde of your center pull ball, check out the Akerworks Flat Pack Yarn Caddy! We love the Stella EDGE Task Clamp Lamp for targeting task lighting (especially for dark yarn). Interchangeable needle sets How cute is this kitchen scale? (link goes to Amazon - not an affiliate link) Akerworks Swatch Gauge Cocoknits Claw Clips Some of our favorite small bags for notions and tiny projects! Cocoknits Magnetic Row Counter Cocoknits Opening Stitch Markers Cocoknits Natural Mesh Yarn Bag GoodNotes App Email us and tell us about your favorite tools and tips! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com On our needles: Penguono by Stephen West Tomás Pullover by Joji Locatelli DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry make good stashdown: Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals? Details: We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime! Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono The winner of a $150 gift card to Scratch was announced on our Instagram on February 1st! Not finished? No worries, neither is Jessica. Keep knitting! What happens next? MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come! Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co. Support make good: a knitting podcast
Short rows are your friends! Join us on a deep dive into the what, how, and why of these delightfully short sections of knitting that will make your finished projects fit like a dream! Short row resources: _Patterns with short rows that we mentioned: _ Ursa Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak (links to Ravelry) The Rain Outside by Sylvia McFadden (links to Ravelry) Short row tutorials: Wrap and Turn short rows (w&t) - Purl Soho on YouTube German short rows (gsr or ds - double stitch) - TinCanKnits blog Japanese short rows - Åsa Tricosa blog Shadow wrap short rows - CocoKnits website (video and blog) Yarn over short rows - Cocoknits blog Åsa Tricosa Ziggurat book On our needles: Penguono by Stephen West DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry make good stashdown: Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals? Details: We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime! Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like! You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch! MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come! Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co. photo credit: The Rain Outside Shawl © Softsweater Knits Support make good: a knitting podcast
This week we talk about where we get our knitting patterns, and how access to patterns (and becoming a designer!) has changed over the years. We also answer a Dear Scratch question about yarn bleeding during blocking... yikes! If you're curious about our littlest, naughtiest dog Charlie, you can see him on our website! Websites: Knitty.com TinCanKnits - The Simple Collection Vogue Knitting Interweave Ravelry Spotlight Debut Patterns: Knitting on Ravelry Publications: CocoKnits Sweater Workshop by Julie Weisenberger Knit How - Simple Knits, Tools & Tips Nomadic Knits Making Pompom Quarterly * Guest Editors: * Aimée Gille * Stephen West * Ocean Rose NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, designers and patterns mentioned will link to Ravelry pages. Designers mentioned: Woolly Wormhead Jessie Maed Designs Morthunder - Morgan Woltersdorf Lavanya Patricella Sylvia McFadden Isabell Kraemer Andrea Mowry Jared Flood / Brooklyn Tweed (website) Hudson and West Co. (website) Blue Sky Fibers (website) Harrisville Designs (website) Patterns mentioned: Ripple Buttshorts - Jessie Maed Designs The Rain Outside - Sylvia McFadden Sandoval - This.Bird.Knits Lotta - Marie Greene Flax - Tin Can Knits Stag Head Pullover - Norah Gaughan Check out the amazing Stag Head Pullover from @booksandcables - (Instagram) Cinnabar - Andrea Mowry Knitorious RBG - Park Williams On our needles: Penguono by Stephen West Tomás Pullover - Joji Locatelli DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry make good stashdown: Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals? Details: We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime! Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like! You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch! MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come! Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co. Episode photo credit: Katriina Luotonen Support make good: a knitting podcast
This week we talk about needles! There are so many options available, it can feel a little overwhelming. Fortunately, that means that there's a set out there for everyone! Plus we have a quick chat about the variety of yarn produced by different sheep breeds. All the needles we love: Wood needles * Knitter's Pride Ginger Interchangeable Needles and Full Ginger Sets * Mindful Collection Cables Metal needles * ChiaoGoo TWIST Interchangeable Needles and Full ChiaoGoo Sets * ChiaoGoo Mini Sets * Addi Flexi Flips Ergonomic needles * Knitter's Pride Cubics Interchangeable Needles and Full Cubics Sets * Prym Ergonomic Knitting Needles Double pointed needles (DPNS) * Pony Pearls * Ginger DPN's * ChiaoGoo DPN's On our needles: Penguono by Stephen West DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry Patterns mentioned: Lotta by Marie Greene * Wilder from Spincycle Yarns Coofle by Kate Davies Designs * Weld from Hudson + West Co. * Maven from Ritual Dyes Sassy Cardigan Sweater by Bonnie Desroches * Elder from Ritual Dyes Breed specific yarn: Icelandic wool: Lopi Highland wool: Highland from Harrisville Designs Woolstok from Blue Sky Fibers Cormo & Corriedale: Forge from Hudson + West Co. (I misspoke and said that Shelter contained Correidale. Wrong! It's a blend of Targhee & Columbia) Rambouillet: Wilder from Spincycle Yarns Maven from Ritual Dyes Elder from Ritual Dyes Pishkun from The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Recollect from The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Shetland: Sunrise Hill Farm Shetland from Harrisville Designs Blue Faced Liecester: Sunrise Hill Farm Targhee: Nurtured from Julie Asselin Quarry from Brooklyn Tweed Shelter from Brooklyn Tweed make good stashdown: Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals? Details: Cast-On January 4th (or whenever... this is pretty laid back!) Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like! You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch! MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come! Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co. Support make good: a knitting podcast
make good stashdown: Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL. This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Today we're talking about some of the technical aspects of pattern (size, gauge, choosing yarns, etc.) and we hope that you'll knit a Penguono with us! Details: Cast-On January 4th (or whenever... this is pretty laid back!) Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like! You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch! Patterns mentioned: Penguono by Stephen West Roy G Biv by Park Williams On our needles: DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry Star Crossed by Jacqueline Cieslak * Forge from Hudson + West Co. * Dream State from Spincycle Yarns Forager by Isabell Kraemer * Elder from Ritual Dyes Good Old Friend by Veera Välimäki * Eco-Cashmere from Blue Sky Fibers Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co. Support make good: a knitting podcast
This week we talk about our relationship with our stashes. We identify three types of stash-havers, and talk about ways to change (if that's what you want to do)! We're also getting ready for our first annual Stashdown. This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Patterns mentioned: Roy G Biv by Park Williams Stay Pull by Park Williams The Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits Safe at Home Blanket by Margaret Holzmann (we called it Stay at Home by mistake!) Northeasterly by Skeinanigans Simple Something Pullover by Ankestrick Snap by Tin Can Knits We recorded this episode out of order and totally do have a podcast instagram! @makegoodpod Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). Support make good: a knitting podcast
In our first-ever holiday episode, we share listeners' stories of The Sweater Curse and gifts gone wrong. Check out our brand-new podcast Instagram account @makegoodpod Patterns Mentioned Sandoval by this.bird.knits On Our Needles This Week DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry Forager by Isabel Kraemer Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). Support make good: a knitting podcast
This week we talk to Anne and Kathy, the organizers behind Warm the Line. Plus your blocking and end-weaving questions answered! Where to donate items for Georgia Runoff - Jan 5 Stitch Witch Blog post about Warm the Line Warm the Line Merchandise on Spreadshirt Patterns & Designers who collaborated with Warm the Line: Warm the Line Beanie by Romi Hill Patterns by BzyPeach Rise Up Beanie by Shannon Larson Mighty Oak Hat and Mighty Oak Cowl by Sarah Goodwin Anne's Instagram @bea.n.chardesignss Patterns mentioned: Willa Tee by This Bird Knits Kaleidoscope Sweater from Knit Collage Slipstravaganza by Stephen West Star Crossed by Jacqueline Cieslak DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry Forager by Isabel Kraemer Weaving in Ends tutorials Weaving in Yarn Ends from TinCanKnits Techniques in Depth: how to weave in ends from Modern Daily Knitting Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). Support make good: a knitting podcast
This week's episode has some suggestions for quick gift knits and things knitters might have on their wishlist! Plus we answer an email about informational accessibility and chat about LYS culture. [2020 Giftmas Guide]((https://blog.scratchsupplyco.com/stitchwitch/2020-holiday-gift-guide) on our blog, with links to all items mentioned Patterns mentioned in this week's episode Harrisville Slippers by Whitney Hayward Antler Mittens by Tin Can Knits It's Winter Somewhere Hat by Fatimah Hinds Straight as an Arrow by Fatimah Hinds On our needles Lambing Mitts by Veronika Jobe for Tolt Yarn & Wool in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). Support make good: a knitting podcast