Brave Knitting: Recent Episodes
Ann & Linda
Pat & Linda reflect on how the podcast has made them Brave Knitters!
Pat's favorite Inspiration blogs/podcasts
mdk
Tin Can Knits (great Help section)
Fruity Knitting
Jen Arnall Culliford
Cat Bordhi Sock book: New Pathways for Sock Knitters
Katie's Kep Fair Isle Hat
Jamieson & Smith 2 ply jumper weight
Raves
Patty Lyons - let the tool do the work
Patty's website
Morehouse Farm Merino 2 ply
Little Dude by Andrea Rangel
Misbehaves
Soldotna by Caitlin Hunter
Rowan Felted Tweed
Saves
Knitting Journal
Craves
Alistair Post Quinn blog
Corvus pattern
Faye from My Knitted Doll by Louise Crowther
Jane from My Knitted Doll by Louise Crowther
Big Book of Knitting
The Knitting Answer Book
Vogue Knitting Cast On Bind Off Increase Decrease
Fleece and Fiber source Book
New Pathways for Sock Knitters
Vogue Knitting Stitchionary
Knitting America
Getting Started Knitting Socks
The Joy of Color
Favorite Designs
My Knitted Doll
Rowan 40 designs
Really Wild Tea Cosies
Knitted Dolls with a designer wardrobe
7 Things that can Make or Break a Sweater
The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques
The Principles of Knitting
When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters
Knit Swirl
KNITSONIK
Stitch N Bitch
Making a Life
Bea and Linda share some tips for finishing and embellishing.
Here are some links to tutorials on some of the techniques we talked about:
Mattress stitch
Vertical to Horizontal Seam
Kitchener
3 needle bind off
Icord Bind off
Picot Bind off
Picking up
Buttonholes
Seamless Inset Pocket. (@ 18:48 in video)
Beading with Hook
Tassels by Alexandra Davidoff
RAVES
Kookaburra Wool wash
Le Scarabee Bleu sweater
MISBEHAVES
Donegal blanket by Spinnerin
Holey Moley by Die Mercerie
SAVES
Aroha Knits
CRAVES
11 Fair Isle Yoke Pullover
Lykee Driftwood Mini Interchangeable Set
Pat & Linda share their adventure in Steeking!
Methods for Reinforcing Steeks:
Crochet
Machine Stitch
Hand Back Stitch
Needle Felting
Purl Soho Steek with Knit Facing
Fusible Interfacing
CRAVES:
Little Dude by Andrea Rangel
Aphotic by This Bird Knits
TYPES of Colorwork:
Stranded
Mosaic
Shadow Knitting
Double Knitting
Helix Knitting
Brioche in Two Colors
THINGS to Conside:
Color Value vs. Color Hue explanations
Some Colorwork Tips
MDK Color Splicing Video (scroll down to the 2nd video on that page)
PATTERNS we talked about:
Shetland Woolweek Hat
Harriet's Hat
Noten (Linda's colorwork sweater in bamboo and cotton)
Sven & Solvieg pattern
YARN we talked about:
Morehouse Farm
Stonehedge Fibers
Brooklyn Tweed
Germantown by Kelbourne Woolens
Palette by Knit Picks
Quince & Co
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok (worsted)
Brown Sheep
Jamieson's of Shetland
Jamieson & Smith
Rowan Felted Tweed
Tolt - Elemental Affects
DESIGNERS we talked about:
Barbara Walker - Mosaic Knitting
Kaffe Fassett
Marie Wallin
Kate Davies
Harriet Middleton
Jennifer Steingass
Andrea Rangel website
Books We talked about:
MDK Field Guide 13
AlterKnit by Andrea Rangel
Pat & Linda discuss their love of sweater knitting and all the things to consider as you contemplate your next project. They share their methods of how to find the next perfect sweater project to cast on.
Patterns we talk about in this episode:
Bronwyn by Melissa Wehrle
Weekender by Andrea Mowry
LoveNote by TinCanKnits
Coat of Many Colors by Sandra McIver
Campside Cardi by Alicia Plummer
Nor'easter by Thea Colman
Holey Moley by Die Mercerie
Yarns we talk about:
Malabrigo Rios
Nua Sport
Spincycle Dyed in the Wool
Mountain Colors Mountain Goat
Jamieson's of Shetland Yarn
Fidlstix - website for Fair Isle yarns
People and Podcasts we talk about:Auditioning article at MDKElizabeth Zimmermann - wikipedia biography
Elizabeth Zimmermann - SchoolhousePress (company EZ created)
Elizabeth Zimmermann - one of her famous books
Elizabeth Zimmermanm - Fruity Knitting Episode with EZ's daughter
Dana Williams-Johnson - blog
Dana's Edit at MDK
Alice Starmore
Alice Starmore Fair Isle Book
Alice Starmore - Designs & Yarns
Isabell Kraemer - Patterns
Isabell Kraemer - Fruity Knitting Episode
Caitlin Hunter - Patterns
Caitlin Hunter - Fruity Knitting Episode
The Fabulous POINTY Needles Pat & Linda Love:
Indian Lake Artisans
(yes, these are crazy expensive - but worth it if you need very pointy tips)
T Pins
Knit Blockers
Blocking Wires
Blocking Mat
Ann's Professional Steamer
Eucalan Wool Wash
Sweater Stone
Sweater Brush
Qiviut Yarn
Linda's Rave/Fave:
Stonehedge Fiber Mill
This is the article about how the Olympic sweater came to be.
An Olympics sweater adventure starts in northern Michigan
Ann's Rave/Fave:
Verdant Pattern by Gina Bonomo
Lana Knits Allhemp6 Yarn
Yarn Mentioned in Linda's Misbehave:
Magpie Fibers DK Swanky
Ann's Save:
DMH Fiber and Yarn Store, Dallas, TX
Linda's Crave:
Holey Moley
Ann's Crave:The Gleener
Bea & Linda take the fear out of short rows!
Short Rows Definition: Short rows create vertical shaping in knitting. A short row is one in which you don't work to the end of the row; you stop and turn and work in the other direction. However, if you simply turn and start knitting in the other direction, your work will have a hole. The short row techniques are all methods to close that gap that is created by the turn.
Short Row Techniques:
Wrapless
Wrap & Turn
German
Yarnover
Japanese
Sunday
Shadow (aka Mother/Daughter or Twin)
Catch
Raves:Bea - On The Spice Market by Melanie Berg
Linda - Virtual Vogue Knitting Live Misbehaves:Bea - Kodikas Shawl by Caitlin Hunter
Andrea Rangel 7 Tips for Colorwork
Saves:Bea - Purl Soho Videos
Linda - Make your own Short Row Swatch testing out all the methods.
Here are two videos doing that very thing:
Roxanne Richardson video
Suzanne Bryan video
Craves:Bea - Short Row Knits by Carol Feller
Linda - Sand Waves by Norah Gaughn
Spit Splice
Russian Join
Magic Knot
6 Ways to Join a Ball of Yarn - Stitch and Story, Includes Slipknot Join
Weave in Ends as You go - Very Pink Knits
Weaving in Cotton Ends - Very Pink Knits
Weaving Yarn Tails in Ribbing
Weaving Ends Horizontally in Knitting
Weaving Ends Vertically in Knitting
Russian Splice
Bjorn at Skeino - "tube" method
Weaving In Duplicate Stitch
How to Weave in Ends Like a Pro
Linda Rave:
Brooklyn Tweed Arbor
Info about BT Apart Together program (ending May 15)
Ann Rave:
"10 Reasons Making Makes me Happy" by Vickie from Yorkshire
Ann Misbehave/Save:
There's a Knot in my Yarn
Linda Crave:
Hue Shift Afghan
Ann Crave:
Wool and the Gang, Soul Power Pants
Wool and the Gang, Heart Breaker Shorts
Wool and the Gang, Black Out Hoodie
Linda and new Brave Knitting podcaster, Pat, are talking all about socks. What they discovered is there is so much to learn about sock architecture. This is Socks 101, which explains some basics and will hopefully encourage you to start your first pair of socks,
Some Helpful Tutorials for Beginner Sock Knitters
Tin Can Knits FREE pattern and tutorial
Let Staci Perry guide you with this tutorial
Kate Atherley has a Custom Sock Book
Clara Parkes has tons of info in The Knitter's Book of Socks
Judy's Magic Cast on has lots of videos on line
We like Cat Bordhi's video of this method.
Jilly & Kiddles gifted us a skein of Fancy Sock Yarn for a giveaway in May 2020
Check out Jilly & Kiddles SOS Club
RAVE:
Linda was Raving about Quince & Co Finch
Pat's Fave sock yarn is MustStash
CRAVE:
Pat can't wait to try Nua Sport
Linda has two sock patterns in her queue: Squircle and Umbrella
Linda is also curious to try out something in Cat Bordhi's New Pathways for Socks book
Free Knitting Patterns for Gifts by An Oregon Cottage
More Gift Knitting Ideas
Purl Soho Fruity Trivet and pot Holders
Purl Soho Felted Oven Mitts
Purl Soho Knitted Golf Club Covers
Coasters:
Perfect Edge Coasters
A Leaf in Three Sizes Coasters
Ebb and Flow Coaster
Tea Cosies:Wild Tea Cosies Book by Loani Prior
Really Wild Tea Cosies Book by Loani Prior
5 Tips for Successful Gift Knitting by Amy Herzog
Children's Average Chest and Age Size Chart by knit world.com.nz
Avoiding the Sweater Curse by Blog.tincanknits.com with size chart 0 child- 4XL Adult
Labels: Brave Knitting Care Instructions- Email us for a copy: beebraveknitting@gmail.com
KNITTED BY Labels - These are some of our favorites on ETSY
Mayday Labels
Knitwit Tags
Check out Katrinkles for beautiful laser cut wood accessories.
Ann's Rave/Fave/Crave:60 Quick Knitted Toys Book from Sixth and Spring Books
Linda's Rave/Fave:Super Girl Stitch Markers from Vicki at VicsKnits Use Coupon Code BRAVE to receive 25% at VicsKnits through May 15, 2020Instagram @knittyvicki Ann's Save:How to Fix a Hole in Garter Stitch Knitting: Video by Margaret Olander
Linda's Crave:Destination Unknown Shawl
Bamboo Needle Set (cheap)
Youtube:
Knitting with Plastic Bags
Knitting with T-shirt Yarn
Knitting with Old Jeans
Knitting with Old Sheets
Anna Knitter: Living Isolated, You are not Alone
Roving Fibers Adventures (Teacher and Designer Kim Hayes) on Instagram
How Crochet and Knitting Help the Brain:Article by Betty Houtman from Anxiety Resource Center
Article That Mentions Knitting/Crocheting and Crossing the Mid-line of the Body for Anxiety
Brain Breaks, "Crossing the Midline" Song for Kids by Jack Hartman
Knit Stars (Offering Four Weeks of Free Workshops (March 20-Apil 17)
This is link to week two: Here’s the link to Meghan Fernandes’ finishing workshop from Season 1.
Vogue Knitting all patterns $1.99 for the next week
Bluprint
Lucy Neatby - Brand New Knitter - $1 during the coronavirus
Make a Dress Form with Duct Tape
Arne & Carlos Quarantine KAL
Skillshare
Charities:
Project Linus
Knitted Knockers
Magic Yarn Project
Warm Up America
Linda's RAVE:
Clara Parkes
Knitter's Review
BOOKS:
Knitlandia, Vanishing Fleece, A Stash of One's Own, The Yarn Whisperer, The Knitter's Book of Yarn, The Knitter's Book of Socks, The Knitter's Book of Wool
Daily, "Fun" Emails
Linda's SAVE:
Better Bind off (by Patty Lyons)
Divine Yarn
Divine Yarn | Hand Dyed Yarn
Ann and Linda are talking all things cables!
Types of Cable Needles:
J shaped
Curved Cable Needle
Cabling Without a Needle:
Cable Without a Needle
Three Ways to Knit a Cable Without a Cable Needle - video by 10rowsaday
More Info. About Cables:
Alice Starmore - book
Cable Flair
Spring's Eve cardigan pattern
Facebook Group - "Aran and Cable Knitting Group"
Ann's Raves/Faves:Knitting Light
Linda's Raves/Faves:
Lucy Hague
MD article about Lucy Hague
Fruity Knitting Episode 62
Vest Bets book
Dance Smartly cardigan pattern
Ann's Misbehaves:Three Tiered Tassel Trouble
Ann's Saves:Clover Tassel Maker
Russian Join - Linda's suggestion
Linda's Misbehaves:
Fixing a cable
Duplicate stitch fix for a missed crossed cable
Linda's Saves:
Flash cards - Please see photo on our Instagram and Facebook Pages
Norah Gaughn book
Ann's Crave:Aran Sweater Market Linda's Crave:
Who knew there were so many increases and decreases?! Ann & Linda offer some information about where to find them, and when and how to use them.
Tips and Tricks Mirrored M1 (Make One) Increases: Video by Roxanne Richardson
How to Knit M1o - Make One Open Increase: Video by Suzanne Bryant
Increase, Decrease by Judith Durant
PSSO (Pass Slip Stitch Over) Decrease: Video by Knit Purl Hunter
Tip from Listener, Elaine:Backwards (or "Mirror") Knitting: Video by Very Pink Knits
Giveaway: Please post a comment to let us know what you would like to hear us discuss on future podcasts, on our Facebook or Instagram page, to win this gorgeous skein of yarn from Divine Yarn. Each comment equals one chance to win. Winner will be chosen by Random Number Generator and announced on our March 15th podcast. Please post your comment(s) on Facebook or Instagram by March 10th.
Divine Yarn
Instagram@beebraveknitting
Brave Knitting Facebook Page
Ann's Rave:McKinney Knittery Excursion
Linda's Rave:
Little Cotton Rabbits
Gazillions of Cute Little Cotton Rabbit Examples
Ann's Save:Knitting Hack by Sheep and Stitch Linda's Save:
Knitting Help Website:
Knitting Help App:
Ann's Crave:Lykke Interchangeable Needles
Linda's Crave:
March Mayhem
Ann & Linda share everything they know about Knitting in the Round!
Throwback to episode 8:Norwegian Knitting Thimble Knitting in the Round:Circular Knitting Workshop: Essential Technique to Master Knitting in the Round by Margaret RadcliffeDouble Pointed Needles9 Inch Circular Needle 10 Inch Circular NeedleAddi Flexiflips Bamboo Book mentioned by Linda: Wild Tea Cozies Double Pointed Needles for Beginners video by Sheep and StitchKnitting in the Round on Two Circular Needles video by Planet PurlGetting Started with Magic Loop **video by Very Pink Knits
Ann's Rave/Fave*Two at a Time Cast On* video by Aurora Sisneros
Linda's Rave/Fave
Author Margaret Radcliffe:*The Knitting Answer BookThe Knowledgable KnitterThe Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques* Ann's Crave:*McKinney Knittery* Linda's Crave:
Brooks Brothers Christmas Sweater: Please see post on Instagram**
Vogue Knitting Live with Linda and special guest, Pat!
Classes & Lectures
FAIR ISLE HAT class
Susan B. Anderson blog
There has not been an update to Susan’s since April, 2019 – still lots of good information there!
Susan’s yarn company – Barrett Wool Co.
IGNORE THE PATTERN lecture
Patty Lyons
Clara Parkes
Some of the Vendors we Encountered
Jill from JillyandKiddles – A ”Launch Pad” Vendor – independent dyer from Rhode Island.
Shannon Welsh – Queen City Knitter – The woman who was mending jeans with decorative stitches and the “Bee” Kind t-shirt. Sells accessories on Etsy.
Michelle McCann – Knit Fit – Another launch pad vendor, selling kits with pattern and yarn for a hat, including bamboo circular needle, stitch counter, tapestry needle, row counter, stitch holder and scissors.
Karen Grover from Seven Sisters Arts. Lovely BFL yarns.
The Geeks – Lexie Bryan and Marsha Auguste – both have Etsy Shops
Lexie’s shop isn’t showing up on Etsy (it was there a few days ago)
Lexicorpetsy.com
Marsh Auguste
Knit Locally – Peggy Odick
Gaithersburg, MD
Yankee Crush yarn (70% BFL 20% Silk 10% Cashmere) = beautiful yarn for colorwork
Morehouse Farm Merino
Errin Pirro and sister Hilary
This is where Linda found the 100% wool she needs for the Oranje sweater
This is a family owned business. We had fun talking to these young women about sheep shearing.
Sweater Sisters
They mainly sell kits, but also some yarn and dyes.
We spoke to Selena who told us about her two day process to dye some non-superwash yarn. She was selling a Fair Isle Hat kit with that beautiful yarn (look for a photo on our InstaGram).
Carolyn McKenna (Swift Yarns) – indie dyer from Queens – she’s been dying yarn in her basement for five years! Lovely yarn and some really cute kits on her website.
HOOOKED Yarns – they have recycled and plant based yarns.
The ones we noticed at VKL were
Eucalyps (Eucalyptus) and Somen (cotton & recycled linen)
Patterns we seemed to see everywhere
Shifty by Andrea Mowry
Soldotna by Caitlin Hunter – We found a YouTube “Soldatnalong” – maybe that is why so many people were wearing it at VKL
Love Note by Tin Can Knits
RAVES & FAVES
Monica Grecco from Divine Yarn
Gifted us a skein of BIG Boucle – in Marquis (color)
54% mohair, 23% silk, 18% wool, 5% nylon
Wooden hexagonal needles in Cherry, Maple and Walnut from
Indian Lake Artisans
Townhouse Yarns – lovely shop in Dublin (that Linda coincidentally visited in September, 2019)
Where Pat discovered she could buy some Mohair to go with yarn she already had from Chasing Rabbits to make the Love Note pattern
MISBEHAVES
Rowan – Colours by Dee Harwicke
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Is your knitting tension a problem? Too loose, too tight, not consistent. Ann & Linda are going to try to help with some tips they have discovered.
**Brave Knitting Show Notes for Episode 8 - Tackling Tension, January 15th, 2020
Methods of Knitting:*English and Continental KnittingNorwegian KnittingPortuguese KnittingCombo Knitting Tips to Tackle Tension:Yay for Yarn's 5 TipsGood Tension Between Knit and Purl StitchesEnlarged Knit Before PurlTension Problems in Knitting Linda's RAVE/FAVE*
Alexandra Davidoff Cup Cozy
Takumi Circular Set
**Ann's RAVE/FAVE
The Norwegian Knit Stitch:** Please refer to Norwegian Knitting video above.
**Linda's SAVE
Controlling herself from MISBEHAVING (buying too much) at Vogue Knitting Live NYC**.
Ann's SAVEJoint-Ritis Linda's CRAVE
Yarn for Marjorie’s Raspberry Beret
Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere in Libation
Ann's CRAVEWool and the Gang's Kinda Magic Sock Kit
Brave Knitting Episode 7: A Brave New Year Show Notes – January 1, 2020
Being Brave in 2020
Ann wants to be BRAVE about socks, colorwork, dyeing yarn and maybe designing.
Linda wants to be BRAVE about colorwork, steeking, and socks.
Zauberball yarn
Felici Self-striping yarn
RAVES
DFW Fiberfest
Grocery Girls
Ravelry;
Whimzee Stitches
MISBEHAVES
Afternoon Breezes vest
Blacklock poncho
SAVES
Lifelines!!!
The value of charting
Master Hand Knitter Program
CRAVES
Advent Calendar
Oranje by Ann Weaver
Test for PDF
caretagPDF
Brave Knitting - Episode 6 Show Notes – December 15, 2019
BASIC CAST ONs
Basic Knitted Cast on & Cable Cast on
Long Tail
Mama Christa’s Double Double Cast on
Double Start Cast On
Backward Loop Cast on
Fleece Boutique – April Cordell
SPECIALTY CAST ONs
I-Cord Cast On:
VeryPink Knits method:
Steven West method:
Provisional Cast On
VeryPink Knits (method without crochet hook, using a circular needle):
Nervous Knitter
Tubular:
Sockmatician:
Freedom Knit:
Ribbed Cable Cast On:
Judy’s Magic Cast On:
RAVES
In Good Company Wrap:
Knit Freedom
Book – Cast On Bind Off
SAVES
Hair clip to secure yarn ball
CRAVES
Vlogmas:
Homespun House Vlogmas -
Annaknitter Vlogmas
Advent Socks
Mini Mania Scarf
Episode 5 - Show Notes
Photo of knitting group's swatches: Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages
Fruity Knitting Ep. 68with June Hemmons Hiatt/Principles of Knitting
Raves/Faves
Blocking Mats
Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt
Misbehaves
Fix-A-Stitch
a wooden version by Knitter's Pride
Afternoon Breezes Pattern by ILGA LEJA
Saves
Patty Lyon's Cookie Math
Craves
Temperature Blanket
DFW FiberFest
Dorset Buttons
Noten by ANKESTRiCK
Episode 4 Show Notes
Yarn Weight Chart
The Knitters Book of Yarn - by Clara Parkes
Lopi Unspun Wool
Stylecraft Acrylic Yarn:
Magpie Fibers Swanky DK
Chic Sheep Yarn
Malabrigo Rios
Bamboo Pop Yarn
Spincycle Dyed in Wool
Stunning String Studio
Must Stash Yarn
Ann’s Save
Swift
Winder
Linda’s Save
Yarn Substitution Site
Linda’s Crave
Vogue Knitting Live
Ann’s Crave
Temperature Blanket
Anna Knitter
Ann and Linda offer their thoughts on choosing a sweater pattern.
SHOW NOTES: Episode 3 - Choosing a Pattern
Where to Find Patterns:
Ravelry
LoveCrafts
Andrea Mowry
Joji Locatelli
Etsy
Vogue Knitting
Interweave
Knit Simple
Pom Pom Quarterly
Laine
And many more! Share with us on Facebook or in our Ravelry Group where you like to find patterns.
Patterns Mentioned:
Shifty Sweater Pattern by Andrea Mowry,
Shift Cowl Pattern by Andrea Mowry,
The Weekender Sweater by Andrea Mowry,
Linda’s Rave and Fave:
Adorable Ewe Child’s Sweater Pattern by Knit Purl Hunter,
Knit Purl Hunter Videos
Ann’s Rave and Fave:
Three Sisters Shawl by Dawn Barker,
Ann’s Save:
Knitter’s Pride Rainbow Knit Blockers
Linda’s Misbehave (Save):The Tubular Bind Off that worked!!
Ann’s Crave:
Bubblegum Bobble Sweater by Paint Box Yarns,
Linda’s Crave:
Archer Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty,
If you belong to Ravelry, check out the version by Hands on Knits called, “Bright in Winter”
Ann and Linda share their experiences about knitting their first garments and offer you encouragement and inspiration to knit your first (or next) garment.
SHOW NOTES: Episode 2- Knitting Your First Garment
Ann’s First Garment:
Nor’Easter Cardigan Pattern by Thea Coleman, Baby Cocktails Blog.
Buttonhole Method Recommended in Nor’easter Cardigan Pattern:
Ysolda’s One Row Button Hole Method by Ysolda Teague.
Linda’s Fave Cable Needle
Linda’s Vest: Dance Smartly Vest Pattern
from Book entitled, Vest Bets by Nicky Epstein.
Ann’s Rave and Fave: Blacklock Poncho by Marie Greene, Olive Knits.
Linda’s Rave and Fave: Dirty Martini Sweater Pattern by Ela Torrente.
Linda’s Yarn Choice for Dirty Martini Sweater: Malabrigo Rios in Color, “Playa”.
Ann’s Crave: Gracious Sweater by Melissa Clulow of Espace Tricot.
Linda’s Crave: “Icelandic Yoke Sweater Class,” by Denise Bell. Description of class from Stitches, Salt Lake City. Linda will attend the class in Dallas through the Dallas Hand Knitters Guild on Nov. 2nd.
Instagram: Pictures and videos. https://www.instagram.com/beebraveknitting/
Website: BraveKnitting.com
Contact Us: BeeBravingKnitting@gmail.com
Ann & Linda embark on a journey to inspire knitters of all levels to take their skills to infinity and beyond!!
SHOW NOTES: Episode 1- Introduction to Brave Knitting
Ann’s Knitting History:
Knitted Mini Pumpkins- “How to Knit Pumpkins, DIY Softie” by Studio Knits.
Knitted Candy Corn by Purl Soho.
Linda’s Rave and Fave: Denise Bell, Lost City Knits.
Ann’s Crave: Espace Tricot Podcast.
Linda’s Crave: Holey Moley Sweater by Die Mercerie.
Instagram: Pictures and videos.
Contact Us: BeeBravingKnitting@gmail.com