Hand y Machine Knitting: Recent Episodes
Julie Boylan
Machine KnittingMaking Waves by Iris Bishop
Resources8 non-roll edge treatments
- Hems - lots of help online, here’s one
- Worm trim
- Pie crust edge instructions and Pie crust edge - on an LK-150
- Judith Duffey edge - film to come
- Knitted on I-cord
- Knitted on bias strip
- Crab stitch edge - short but informative video
- Fabric bias tape (Hong Kong seam finish on a sewing machine)
Sew What?Tustin dress by Itch to Stitch
Rant: Unavailable or expensive replacement parts for my old food processor
Rave: My Cuisinart food processor was $198 in June 2000 - 23 years old
VitaMeataVegeMinWorcestershire sauce from Buy the Butter Make the Bread by Jennifer Reese
Pesto - blanch the basil first to keep it bright green
Bruschetta pizza recipe not found online but here is Pioneer Woman’s bruschetta recipe
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Episode 105 - Undulation
EventsAnn Arbor Art Fairs
Michigan Fiber Festival August 16-20
Machine KnittingMaking Waves by Iris Bishop
Amazababy 3D baby blanket by Rachel Brooks
my Amazababy
Repco yarn
Cotton Tale 8 yarn
Color catcher sheets
ResourcesLook at this beautiful knitwear! https://sandramillerdesign.com/
Tuck and slip stitch color/texture stitch patterns for machine knitters
Two color brioche and mosaic for hand knitters
Sew What?Embroider the pattern number on the inside of the hem of a sewn garment - a tip from Nancy Zieman (RIP)
VitaMeataVegeMinTuna melt sandwiches
Duke’s mayo
Kewpie mayo
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One step closer to cashmere pants
EventsHappy Crankers 7th Summer Sock Retreat
Machine KnittingMaking Waves by Iris Bishop
Heel Tab No Show sock by Sue Vaneusky
Amazababy 3D baby blanket by Rachel Brooks
my Amazababy
Repco yarn
Sew What?New Look 6216 easy top and pants
Top Down Center Out: Practical Pants Fitting by Ruth Collins in Threads #218 Summer 2022
To Fit Pants, Start at the Waist in Threads #119 June/July 2005
Fit and Sew Contour Waistbands from Palmer-Pletch March 2023
Ruth Collins is ithacamaven on Instagram
YouTube links
The Crooked Hem - a review, demonstration, includes fitting jeans and elastic waistbands
J Sterns Designs - a review and tips for the waistband
Rant: Flossers in parking lots
Rave: Body suit
VitaMeataVegeMinCitric acid wash for berries - Nancy Birtwhistle
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Episode 103 - May 2023
Events
Virtual Workshop with Irene Woods scottishmachineknitters.org.uk
Machine Knitting
Summer Sideways Sweater - not much to see here yet
Crab stitch edge - short but informative video
I-cord edge - The Answer Lady
Pie crust edge - shown being knit on an LK-150
Resources
Clothing inspiration I noticed while traveling
- Stripes everywhere
- Knit pants
Sew What?
Simplicity 8887 - kimono inspired topper
Simplicity 8548 - tee shirt dress
Olympia dress from Love Notions
Rant: travel
Rave: Comfortable Hiking Holidays
VitaMeataVegeMin
Vegetables - raw, grilled, salad
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Episode 102 - April 2023
Ribber Madness
EventsInterknits Machine Knitting Club
Machine KnittingRibber reluctance, feelings vs facts Feelings - fear, intimidation, past mistakes regrets Facts - limited space, lack of help, needed adjustments, obscured visibility If you don’t want to use your ribber, don’t do it.
ResourcesRibber manual for your ribber Ribber Techniques Book by the Brother company (available on Etsy and eBay) Ribber Rules by Mary Anne Oger Make Your Knitting Machine Sing! By Scott Renno and James Dixon J&S Distinctive Knits, Chapter 5 alessandrina.com has so much great content including this one Interview with Sandy published June 18, 2016
Sew What?Refashion a free tee shirt
Rant: Litterer Rave: Handy man
VitaMeataVegeMinCooking with Flavor Bombs by Gio Bellino, Chef & Author
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Episode 101 - March 2023 Spring
EventsSpring Fiber Expo in April April 1-2 in Ann Arbor, MI My presentation on decorative seaming for Interknits Machine Knitting Club is April 8 The Great Canadian Crank-In May 13 in Ingersoll, Ontario Canada Here is the FB group
AcquisitionsHeritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI
Hand KnittingFelted moccasins by Beverly Galeskas in the Felted Knits book Judy’s Magic Cast On
Machine KnittingMy test pants Contact ridelikethewind on Ravelry to get her Build A Mitten pattern Ireland Sideways Pullover Sideways Dolman Berroco Memoirs yarn
ResourcesMary Thomas’s Knitting Book teasle brush teasle plant on wikipedia
Sew What?Ugly fabric challenge Compose Robe downloadable sewing patterns by Love Notions
Rant: YouTube settings Rave: Spouse is letting me help declutter the basement
VitaMeataVegeMinDelicate flavors like lobster, shrimp and mushrooms can be easily overpowered in recipes
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Episode 100 - February 2023 Making do
EventsMary Ann Oger March 11-12, Tennessee Valley Machine Knitters Club - contact myrean@comcast.net Spring Fiber Expo in April April 1-2 in Ann Arbor, MI The Great Canadian Crank-In May 13 in Ingersoll, Ontario Canada Here is the FB group
AcquisitionsOut went a wool winder, a MK book, and a green gauge rule In came cashmere yarn from colourmart.com
Hand KnittingMy Lunch Hour Mittens based on the Vuorelan luumut pattern
Machine KnittingMy test pants Peter Patchis Yarns Contact ridelikethewind on Ravelry to get her Build A Mitten pattern The Breton Stripes sweater needs bigger sleeves. Will that be enough to save it? My video casting on and knitting a 1 by 1 rib on a simple knitting machine If you watch this, please note that I should have said to drop the third stitch on the right.
ResourcesFlint Public Library Graff Digital Studio
Sew What?Vintage Singer Sewing Machines and fabric from thrift stores
What Would Ruthie SayPyrex glass teapot
Rant: patient portals and intrusive forms Rave: I date the day I begin to use a product, Paula’s Choice serum
VMVMTough rib eye Philly cheesesteak Sandwiches - Bobby Flay’s version Microwave polentą
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Episode 99 - January 2023 Ribbing and such
EventsTechknitters on FB Interknits Machine Knitting Guild A beginner MK knit along is in the LK-150 Knitting Machine Group on FB. Search in the Files for LK150 Sweater Project
AcquisitionsSold an electric Hague linker
Machine KnittingGarment Designer software Link to the LK-150 manual My video casting on and knitting a 1 by 1 rib on a simple knitting machine
If you watch this, please note that I should have said to drop the third stitch on the right.
ResourcesSusan Guagliumi’s free stuff Lake Superior State University’s list of banished words and phrases for 2023
I said these: moving forward, amazing, absolutely, it is what it is, inflection point, does that make sense. I even said “irregardless” which is NOT even a word.
Sew What?Simplicity 1570 child’s pajamas Butterick 6788 knit top with 3 tucks Judy Kessinger’s Fit Nice system
Rant: $50 parking Rave: Vincent Van Gogh immersive experience
VitaMeataVegeMinChai tea with half and half
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2022 year in review
EventsA Giftless Christmas Love Languages
AcquisitionsSold FC6 Fair Isle carriage and Marion Nelson pattern cards
Hand KnittingTravel Bag project using the Lotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Wooly Trays
Machine KnittingTwo Yarn Duster Spring Coat Dryer Ball Jackets My Breton sweater Sideways Dolman sweater
ResourcesCarolyn Barnette ISO Seams to be Seen by Angela Gordon
Sew What?New Look 6402 tee shirt Butterick 6565 knit pants Vogue 9063 loose woven blouse McCalls 6964 tee shirt Vogue 9063 woven shirt Simplicity 8640 dress
Rant: Used car shenanigans Rave: New to us car
VitaMeataVegeMinSweet potato puree in the Cuisinart food processor
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Episode 97 - November 2022
EventsAll Fiber Retreat
AcquisitionsSold Brother KR850, KHC1000E, KH940, garter bar set, intarsia brake, lace carriage
Repair of Judy’s 930
Hand KnittingLotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton
Patterns I have used more than once discussion thread
Felted Clogs, Ladies House slippers, Felted Moccasins, Duffers, French press felted slippers, Three Seasons in Scotland hot water bottle cozies, advent mittens, resoleable socks
Machine Knittingtake an old bag shopping, dryer ball jackets, Barcelona, tuck striped dishcloth, drop shoulder sweater, Amelia, no show socks, Truly Julie no show socks, easy breezy tank, rectangle mitts, dash of cheer ornament jackets, build your own mittens, Jenna cardi
My Breton sweater
DesignAKnit software
Garment Designer software
Sideways Dolman sweater
Berroco Memoirs yarn
Ireland Sideways Pullover
ResourcesGreaseproof paper is either freezer paper or parchment paper
artfulhome.com
oska.com
“When things aren’t adding up in your life, start subtracting.” —Anonymous
Sew What?McCalls 6964 tee shirt
Vogue 9063 woven shirt
Simplicity 8640 dress
Rant: time change
Rave: 30 second full body contact hug
VitaMeataVegeMincraftsy.com - search for The Baker’s Guide to French Breads
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Episode 96 - October 2022
EventsThere are a few spots available for the All Fiber Retreat November 11-13 in Traverse City, MI (I’ll get you in touch with the organizer)
AcquisitionsSold Brother KR850 and KHC1000E
Hand KnittingLotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton
My travel bag project
Denise needles
Machine KnittingMy Breton sweater
Jaggerspun wool yarn
DesignAKnit software
Garment Designer software
Nina Miklin’s Knit to Finish Necklines book 1
dryer ball jackets
ResourcesFlint Public Library
What is greaseproof paper?
Sew What?Girls Tranquil Nightwear Collection pattern from Love Notions
Rant: idiot driver stunt
Rave: Any Day microwave bowls
VMVMCorn Chowder recipe similar to Cooks Illustrated
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Episode 95 - September 2022
EventsFiber Expo October 8-9 in Ann Arbor, MI
All Fiber Retreat November 11-13 in Traverse City, MI (I’ll get you in touch with the organizer)
AcquisitionsNothing acquired but I’m going to sell off some stuff. Good stuff.
Hand KnittingLotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton
Machine KnittingMy Breton striped sweater - no project yet
Jaggerspun wool yarn
Ballet wrap ideas
ResourcesBreton sweater fashion & photos
Images of French navy uniforms
Ready made sweaters
YouTube people who recommend striped sweaters
Melissa Murrell
Marie-Anne Lecoeur
Sew What?Olympia dress
Soller top
Rant: haphazard shelving of interacting bolts
Rave: silicone trays
VMVMKeto tortillas
Tortilla press
Parchment rounds
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Episode 94 - August 2022
EventsFiber Expo October 8-9 in Ann Arbor, MI
All Fiber Retreat November 11-13 in Traverse City, MI (I’ll get you in touch with the organizer)
AcquisitionsMachine Knitting Deal or No Deal group - find it on Facebook
Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI
Hand KnittingPinwheel Purse by Frankie Brown
My Origami bag
Lotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton
Noro Taiyo Aran
McGuyer was made into a verb
Machine KnittingSummer Cotton Sweater - nothing to see here
colourmart.com
Sew What?Love Notions
Itch to Stitch
Style Arc
Garment Designer software
Rant: Too much YouTube
Rave: Seek professional advice
VMVMBoiled instant coffee ala Heloise’s Housekeeping Hints. Here’s an Amazon link to the edition I used to have.
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Episode 93 - July 2022
Gauge is my bitter foe
EventsMichigan Fiber Festival in southwest Michigan August 17-21
Hand KnittingPinwheel Purse by Frankie Brown
Machine KnittingSummer Cotton Sweater
Barcelona by Anne Lavene
Heel Tab No Show socks by Sue Vanuesky
Mason Jar Lantern pattern
Sew What?Summer Caye Pants pattern
Buttonhole elastic - search for it in your country
Simplicity 8640 dress pattern
Wright’s bias tape
WWRSHold no grudge, forgive and try to forget
Rant: Cottonwood trash tree
Rave: Arnica to reduce bruising
VMVMHere is one of many Marinated zucchini salad recipes
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Episode 92 - June 2022
A Slump continued
EventsHappy Crankers June retreat
Crankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 has a waitlist, find the group on Facebook
AcquisitionsAdded sock yarn from the LRC game
Subtracted the yarn tree
Hand KnittingPinwheel Purse by Frankie Brown
Machine KnittingCocoa Beach in Knitwords #42
Ireland Sideways Sweater
GCRS
DesignaKnit software
Garment Designer software
Summer Cotton Sweater
Berroco Memoirs yarn
Sew What?PJs
Spring Coat
Rant: forgot the charger for the electric toothbrush
Rave: traveling with the waterpik
VMVMCrispy but juicy hamburger - how do they do it?
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Episode 91
A Slump and How to Get Out of It
EventsTechknitters - find the group on Facebook
Carolyn Barnette
Crankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 has a waitlist, find the group on Facebook
Hand KnittingFelted Clogs by Bev Galeskas
Ladies House Slippers by Monique Rae
Machine KnittingCocoa Beach in Knitwords #42
DesignAKnit software
ResourcesTechniques in Machine Knitting by Kathleen Kinder - out of print but currently available on Amazon in the US
Sew What?Dresses for the wedding
Rant: Inadequate skin exam
Rave: Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Clair Davies (Amazon link)
VMVMFreezer inventory on the Notes app
Date the groceries
Hot sauce from Gladys' Cafe in St. Thomas in the Virgin Island (US)
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Episode 90 - April 2022 The Freedom to not finish stuff
EventsCrankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 has a waitlist, find the group on Facebook
AcquisitionsDL1000 linker is no longer manufactured
Hague linker needles
Episode 15 (ff to 44:25 for Helen Sharp’s thoughts about using a linker)
Chambord CSM yarn carrier
Hand KnittingPyramid pillow by Vivian Høxbro - abandoned!
Machine KnittingSparkly Top - a copycat pullover sweater - abandoned!
Sugar ’n Spice child’s cardigan
Legare CSM problems and resolutions
Circular Sock Knitting Machine Society Things I might knit:
Shore Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge, Breton sweater, ballet wrap sweater, One, Two, or Three-yarn Asymmetrical Vest by Sally Melville, Gene B Cropped Cardigan, Pants?
ResourcesAn Illustrated Handbook of Machine Knitting by Janet Nabney
Seam As You Go method from the book
TKSO
Link to my interview with Helen Sharp
Sew What?Singer 319W2 vintage sewing machine
Tip for a great sewing day: set up for success the day before
Rant: Bobbin case non-delivery
Rave: Grand Blanc Township supervisor
VMVMATK’s Easy Everyday Keto cookbook
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Episode 89 - March 2022
EventsInterknit Machine Knitters Club
Truly Julie No Show Sock
Carol Scott at Machine Knitters Guild of San Diego April 2-3
Crankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 find the group on Facebook
AcquisitionsSold a stripped down Knitting 5 star, Studio SRP-50, tools, books, patterns, calcuknit, color changer, knit leader, magazines, intarsia carriage, cone winder, old DAK cables, machine manuals, etc.
Hand KnittingPyramid pillow by Vivian Høxbro
OR
Nalu Mitts by Leila Raven
Machine KnittingSparkly Top - a copycat pullover sweater designed with Design A Knit software
Things I might knit:
Origami Cardi FT-165 from Frog Tree
Transformer scarf shrug by Susan Lazear
Shore Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hog
Breton sweater
ballet wrap sweater
One, Two, or Three-yarn Asymmetrical Vest by Sally Melville
ResourcesMachine Knitting Deal or No Deal on Facebook
Seams to be Seen by Angela Gordon
Find stuff by tidying up.
Don’t crowd the tool caddy
PirateShip.com for finding the best price for mailing items
Sew What?Two piece dress with a crinoline (!)
Rant: They made us change the clocks again
Rave: US Senate votes to do away with changing the clocks
VMVMI use MSG and am not ashamed.
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Episode 88 - February 2022 - Obsolete Stuff EventsInterknit Machine Knitters Club
Truly Julie No Show Sock
Hand KnittingFelted Moccasins pattern
Felted Knits book by Beverly Galeskas
Paton’s Classic Wool Worsted yarn
Dresser Tray pattern
Knitted Coaster pattern
Machine KnittingBarcelona by Anne Lavene
Next project is a ballet sweater for my darling granddaughter using
Garment Designer software
ResourcesFB100 disk drive
Knit Knack Shop sells replacement belts
The Answer Lady’s video on YouTube
Tandy/RadioShack
The Borders and Yokes Collection by Iris Bishop
Can you help me find the video of the people who don’t meet because they are only looking at their cell phones?
Sew What?https://sewcialista.com
VivMom Sews on YouTube
Nancy Zieman book describing how to alter patterns to fit
Rant: Perfect
Rave: Ultrasonic cleaner machine (similar to this one)
VMVRotisserie chicken - four meals for $5
Roast chicken dinner, cold chicken salad, Thai chicken pizza, chicken soup
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Episode 87 - Definitely
EventsInterknit Machine Knitters Club
Truly Julie No Show Sock
AcquisitionsMango Moon Pastiche and other yarn from the free table
Hand KnittingFelted Moccasins pattern
Felted Knits book by Beverly Galeskas
Machine KnittingBarcelona by Anne Lavene
Yeoman Elsa Fine Mohair
Pie crust edge instructions
More Legare woes
ResourcesTea cozy stitch instructions on Knitting Paradise
Lake Superior State University’s list of banned words
How to improve anything:
- Reflection
- Information gathering
- Experimentation
- Practice
- Repeat in any order
Sew What?Tomato pincushion with a dangling strawberry
Nancy Zieman videos on Youtube
Rant: Disparaging one’s spouse to strangers
Rave: Vicks VapoRub for split and cracked skin
VMVMEnglish muffin bread
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Episode 86 - December 2021
EventsTechknitters Machine Knitting Club on Facebook
Interknit Machine Knitters Club
AcquisitionsKnitKing 5 Star standard gauge knitting machine
Brother KRC 1000E colour changer
Table to hold one or two machines
Box O Books and magazines
Hand KnittingBohus Stickning coveting began again
angoragarnet.com
Sally Melville made one
My interview with Sally
Machine KnittingHarmony Guide to Colourful Machine Knitting
Legare woes
Truly Julie No Show Sock keeps getting better
2021 Project Recap - Hit or Miss?
ResourcesChecklist Manifesto by Atwul Gawande
Machine Knit Yoke Sweaters on FB
February Project - The Round Yoke
Sew What?Vivmom Sews on YouTube
Style Arc in Australia and Love Notions and Greenstyle
Trudy Tunic
Rant: Christmas present pressure
Rave: Rit dye
VMVMSpinach salad with basil, pine nuts, prosciutto, Parmesan
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EventsTechknitters Machine Knitting Club on Facebook
Happy Crankers in Chesaning, MI
Left Right Center dice game
All Fiber Retreat in Traverse City, MI (Facebook group)
AcquisitionsMany skeins of sock yarn (winnings from playing LRC dice game)
Red Heart & Sole sock yarn
Bulky Buddy transfer tool
Hand KnittingHours and hours of ribbing
Judy’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off tutorial
Machine KnittingMy Gray Cardigan Replacement Sweater
Peter Pachis Yarns
Garment Designer software
Happy Cranker socks
All Fiber Retreat socks
Olive drab socks - 3 pairs
Colorful retreat socks - 4 pairs
Jaggerspun Maine Line yarn
Truly Julie No Show Sock
Spring Drop Sweater - due for a remake
ResourcesKnitology 1 x 1
Twisted Yarn
Sew What?Itch to Stitch Foz top
Rant: Clock change - why do we still allow this?
Rave: Card shuffler - totally addicting
VMVMNot worth the effort: three mushroom lasagna and the deboned stuffed chicken thighs with phyllo
Worth the effort: Thanksgiving cooking
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Episode 84 - October 2021
EventsNancy Roberts website MachineKnittingtoDyeFor.com
Interknits Club
Happy Crankers in Chesaning, MI
All Fiber Retreat in Traverse City, MI (Facebook group)
AcquisitionsMaking Waves by Iris Bishop
Hand KnittingThis is exactly how I purl when I’m ribbing - Continental purling or combination knitting video
Machine KnittingMy Gray Cardigan Replacement Sweater
Peter Pachis Yarns
Garment Designer software
Jaggerspun Mainline yarn
Truly Julie No Show Sock
ResourcesWhy We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Reduced spending with the 24 hour cooling off period
Reduced wine consumption
Sew What?McCalls 9824 tee shirt (no longer available but similar Palmer Pletch patterns are now with Butterick)
Itch to Stitch Foz top
Rant: Professionals who are unprofessional
Rave: Virginia is within driving distance of Michigan!
VMVMGinger Sweet, Spicy, and Salty cookies
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Episode 83 - September 2021
EventsInterknits Seminar with Nancy Roberts
Happy Crankers in Chesaning, MI
All Fiber Retreat in Traverse City, MI (Facebook group)
AcquisitionsAcrylic sparkly yarn
Wool-ray (NLA)
Gauge Rite
Peggy is my new half scale dress form
Hand KnittingBohus Stickning books: Poems of Color (out of print) and Bohus Stickning - Revival (out of stock currently)
angoragarnet.com
Machine KnittingAnn Taylor’s vest inspiration
Full needle ribbed bands on my Geezer Chic
Just a few patterns we liked for machine knitting on Ravelry
Garment Designer software
Truly Julie No Show Sock
ResourcesCal Newport’s podcast called Deep Questions
Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew B. Crawford
Bezique, Hoyle’s Rules of Games 1963 edition book
Rant: 5 tips! 3 secrets! 8 essential things you must have!
Rave: My penny loafers fit again.
VMVMWedge Salad with bacon and tomatoes and blue cheese dressing
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Episode 82 - August 2021
EventsInterknit Machine Knitters October Seminar with Nancy Roberts
Happy Crankers in Chesaning, MI (invitation only)
All Fiber Retreat in Traverse City, MI (Facebook group)
AcquisitionsBig Twist Graphic, cotton, acrylic, nylon sock yarn
Paton’s Classic Wool
Weave-R weaving attachment for the LK-150, LK-140, LK-100, Zippy 90, GK-370
Kathleen Kinder’s Techniques of Knitweave
Magic Needle Selector Wand how-to video
Hand KnittingVeste Everest
Bohus Stickning books: Poems of Color (out of print) and Bohus Stickning - Revival (out of stock currently)
angoragarnet.com
Machine KnittingWe used Carol Scott's instructions from Garment Designer to DesignAKnit software
Heel Tab No Show socks by Sue Vanuesky
Truly Julie No Show Sock
ResourcesSandee Cherry
Mary Weaver Ribbing Attachment books 1 and 2
Bohus Stickninghttps://www.bohuslansmuseum.se/en/
Ravelry search for ‘bohus’
Bohus Cardigan from Vogue Knitting - not authentic but the color work at the neck is like a collar
Here’s a project from POC that does not have a yoke
Rimfrost is the one I want to knit
Ravelry search for accessible Bohus-like pattern
Fruity Knitting Podcast KAL - Here is the discussion thread with lots of ideas.
RIP Susanna Lewis
Susan Guagliumi
Rant: ants in the pool
Rave: Canasta, Hoyle’s Rules of Games 1963 edition book
VMVMDetroit Style Pizza
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Episode 81 - July 2021
EventsMichigan Fiber Festival August 18-22
Techknitters Machine Knitting Club
Carol Scott, Susan Adams contact at Notable Knits on Facebook or email at sadams464@hotmail.com
AcquisitionsCSM themed zip bag and CSM Weight Hanger (I called it a buckle) from Queen City Creations on Etsy
Red mohair yarn
Lori-Lin yarn conditioning spray (no longer available) but this is a good substitute: Super Industrial Yarn Spray
Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper sock yarn in Longstocking color way
Gypsy Quilter Sip & Snip
Measuring device from Jamie at CSMSupplies.com (not found on the website but may be available by request
Hand KnittingVeste Everest
Machine KnittingShape - Color - Stitch Pattern - Yarn
Heel Tab No Show socks by Sue Vanuesky
Poke n Tote bag pattern for bulky gauge machines
Easy Breezy #2 (my project)
Contact the designer, ridelikethewind on Ravelry for the pattern
Take An Old Bag Shopping by Pat Holbrook from KnitWords #44
ResourcesRussian join tutorial or instructional video - so many to choose from online - just do a quick search with DuckDuckGo.com
Rant: so many things broke during my son’s visit here
Rave: small child chopstick win
VMVMCoconut La Croix sparkling water (image)
Bonus! cocktail recipes
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Episode 80 - June 2021
EventsCOWS July 14-18 - search on FaceBook or contact me
Stitches Expo at Home August 5-8
Michigan Fiber Festival August 18-22
Techknitters Machine Knitting Club
Carol Scott, Answer Lady
Acquisitionscolourmart.com
Noro Silk Garden sock yarn
Berroco Sox
Three Irish Girls Adorn Luxe
Regia 4 ply - sadly discontinued
Jagger Spun Superfine Merino 2/18
Machine KnittingShirt Tail Easy Breezy Tank (my project)
Contact the designer, ridelikethewind on Ravelry
Susan G’s loose crochet cast on
Take An Old Bag Shopping by Pat Holbrook from KnitWords #44
My project is Magic Bag of Tricks
Peter Patchis yarns
ResourcesMachine Knitters Source May/June 1999 article by Sharon Nani called Curve Those Hemlines
Rant: chopstick fail
Rave: YouTube premium family plan
VMVMHomemade Worcestershire sauce
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EventsCOWS July 14-18 - search on FaceBook or contact me
Stitches Expo at Home August 5-8
Michigan Fiber Festival August 18-22
Techknitters Machine Knitting Club
Marcia Hauser, Carol Scott, Answer Lady
InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild
Drew Ariana: Machine Knitting repairs: studio@mrknitwear.com and his cleaning video
Nancy Roberts Interknits’ seminar with Nancy Roberts of Machine Knitting to Dye For https://www.machineknittingtodyefor.com/ dates have been finalized October 9 and 10 for in person and zoom live, provided that the opening up continues on track. Otherwise, all zoom with four half day of demos on October 9, 10 16 and 17.
AcquisitionsYarn color sorting
Hand KnittingVeste Everest by Veronique Avery
Machine KnittingHeel Tab No Show Socks
My Spring Drop sweater
Green vest/hoodie
Camel vest/hoodie
KRC 820A color changer
Lori-Lin yarn spray is discontinued but here’s a replacement
50 Ways to Love Your Knitter
Lucy Neatby’s method to graft knit and purl stitches - I guess I don’t own this DVD anymore. Ack! Here’s a YouTube video though.
My paint roller lycra delivery system
ResourcesChristie Ressel color analysis
Everyday Style capsule wardrobe guide
Ice dyeing tutorials Dharma, Rit dye.
What Would Ruthie SayAre you throwing out perfectly good yarn and ravel cord?!
Rant: small mixing bowls
Rave: found a giant glass salad bowl
VMVMFamily cook along every month with a new recipe
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EventsCrankers Of Wonderful Socks July 14-18 - search on FaceBook or contact me
Stitches Expo at Home August 5-8
Michigan Fiber Festival August 18-22
Techknitters Machine Knitting Club
InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild
AcquisitionsAn Illustrated Handbook of Machine Knitting by Janet Nabney (can sometimes be found on eBay for a reasonable price)
Hand KnittingVeste Everest by Veronique Avery
Pirate’s Cove by Hilary Latimer
Machine KnittingStarpunzel converted it for machine knitting
My green hoodie/vest
Anatomy of dropped ribber stitches - a step by step fix it pdf
Things I want to do this year
- Test White 1502 patterning
- Chenille + other fair isle or stripe
- Jacquard
- Tuck lace
- Thread lace, so much rayon thread to use
- Fine lace
- Reversible cables
- Fair isle sweater for E
- 1RT drop shoulder pullover
- Fair isle vest for me, subtle colors
- Veste Everest
- Mohair + multi color fingering weight yarn
- Something with the apple green Wool Crepe Deluxe yarn
- Baby blanket - cotton
- Twin set
- Something with the thin white rayon from Forma
- Something with the off-white WCD type yarn from PP
- Linen on the ribber
- Test FB100
- Try the 1000E yarn changer
- Sideways garment with gores and MAO’s neckline shaping
- MK version of Granito - Nancy Roberts’ project
- Take an old bag shopping, tips for making one on a Brother machine
BygonesNo error in the Baby Surprise Jacket machine knit conversion
Sorry about the lack of music last month
ResourcesNon-roll edge - here’s something similar by the Answer Lady
How I organize articles and other stuff related to knitting
Increase the friction!
Rant: Jasmine tea
Rave: Neutrogena Rainbath liquid bath soap and body oil
VMVMThaw frozen food on a sheet of aluminum or other metal plates. Cooks Illustrated has a quicker method.
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This is a Bonus Interview Episode with Nancy Roberts. It was recorded on March 23, 2021 and edited for publication on April 20, 2021.
“I can’t even remember learning to knit. I started spinning and dyeing over 40 years ago. Five years ago I bought a knitting machine as a tool for dyeing. I make yarn with long repeats of color by machine knitting undyed yarn, dyeing the knitted fabric, and re-knitting it. I have written articles in Spin-Off and Knitwords magazines and I teach this technique at my studio in the SF Bay Area and at guilds and conferences around North America. For more information about me and my work, please visit my website: www.machineknittingtodyefor.com"
- Nancy Roberts
Dharma Trading Co
Pro Chemical & Dye
Circles Cardigan
Slanted Rib Jacket
Wave Theory
The Chronicle
Stripes within Stripes
Midgauge Cardigan
cormo yarn from Elemental Affects
Kriskrafter garter bar for mid-gauge
Norah Gaughan
Iris Bishop’s patterns here and here
Susan Guagliumi
Bill King designs
Some information about Sarah Etchison
Svetlana Gordon
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Episode 77 - Trials and Triumphs
EventsMichigan Fiber Expo April 10-11
COWS July 14-18 - search on FaceBook
Stitches Expo at Home August 5-8
Michigan Fiber Festival August 18-22
Techknitters Machine Knitting Club
InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild
AcquisitionsCleaning out excess knitting needles, stitch markers, tapestry needles
Hand KnittingLadies House Slippers pattern by Monique Rae
Cashmere insoles
Machine KnittingElizabeth Zimmermann
Baby Surprise Jacket
Susanna Lewis adapted it for machine knitting for MACKNIT MACKNIT issue with the BSJ article, $550 ?!?
Knitting Editor for that issue magazine Spring/Summer 1986
BSJ MK version (mine)
Dr. Laura
Machine Knit America magazine- no longer available
Circular Sock Machine: Beyond Basics by Lucy Best
For the Three Wedge Heel instructions- contact me directly at juliebknitterATgmailDOTcom
Sockease yarn
Sock yarn ratios
Ravelry thread with the photo of what looks like a CSM disaster
LK-150 carriage repair - tiny adjustment of the metal flange
ResourcesSock yarn ratios of meters to grams
Russian website full of downloadable punchcard designs in .png or .jpg formats
Reduce the friction!
Rant: Are my feet really getting bigger?
Rave: Deep Questions podcast by Cal Newport
VMVMCorned beef at home, colcannon, boiled carrots
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Episode 76 - Absolute Certainty
EventsMichigan Fiber Expo April 10-11
COWS July 14-18
Stitches Midwest August 5-8
Hand KnittingJoji Locatelli’s The Easy Bulky One
Noro Kochoran yarn
Felted Mocassins
Ladies Felted House Slippers
Wool of the Andes worsted weight wool yarn
Cascade 220 Heathers worsted weight wool yarn
Kidsilk Haze mohair
Spray on Plasti Dip for non-slip slipper soles
Machine KnittingJenna II - the gold cardigan
Super Warm Sweater (Jenna I, bulky gauge, alpaca yarn)
7 Prong transfer tool (images)
Brother 930 Repair project
ResourcesMachine Knitter’s Guide to Creating Fabrics by Susanna Lewis (no longer in print and copies are very expensive)
Tami Nobuyki Knitting Machine Workbook #1, Basic Techniques (also no longer in print and very expensive)
Mary Anne Oger’s website (buy her book directly from her because the paper quality is much better than the one sold by Amazon)
Carol Scott - Ravelry link
BygonesClara’s woven dishtowels - clarapinkham@yahoo.com
Rant: ghosting
Rave: reading together the book Thunderstruck by Eric Larson
VMVMMovie night with popcorn
Green Book
The Hollars
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EventsMichigan Fiber Expo March 10-11
COWS July 14-18
Stitches Midwest August 5-8
Sewing Expo November 11-13
AcquisitionsNoro Rainbow Roll
spongebar.com
Hand KnittingJoji Locatelli’s The Easy Bulky One
Felted Flower Bowl
2020 HK Projects
Machine Knitting2020 MK Projects
ResourcesNo-Show Heel Tab Socks
Search FB for the new garter carriage group.
Guard against static charges when using DAK interactive mode.
Rant: furnace cycling
Rave: my brother the diagnostic wizard
VMVMHoppin John - Serious Eats has a version here.
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Episode 74 - December Project - Non-garments
EventsMichigan Fiber Expo March 10-11
COWS July 14-18, 2021
Stitches Midwest August 5-8
Hand KnittingEntrechat by Lisa Chemery, patterns for worsted weight, DK weight, and fingering weight yarns - sold separately
Matching bonnet pattern
Felted Flower Bowl
Machine KnittingSock Ease yarn
Kroy sock yarn
Rectangle Mitts by Carol Scott - ask me for the pattern
My Polar Vortex Mitts
Mitts for Shari
Barcelona
Norolona
Noro Kochoran yarn
Inspiration - Melmarin’s project
Joji Locatelli’s The Easy Bulky One
Inspiration pillow using Embossed Leaf Lace
Throw Pillow Cover
ResourcesSuper Tips for Machine Knits by Angela Gordon 1989
The Technique of Knitweave by Kathleen Kinder
Rant: Awkward book recommendations
Rave: Package from Mom
WWRSCheryl’s mom’s lasagna - I’ll send you the recipe if you really want it.
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Episode 73 - November Project - Noro November
EventsAll Fiber Retreat in Traverse City, MI November 12-15
Knitting Related AcquisitionsSold Knitcircus watermelon yarn
Hand KnittingEntrechat by Lisa Chemery
Machine KnittingCSM Heel Tab "No Shows" Socks pattern by Sue Vunesky
The “Boiled Wool” vest by Nance B. Keenan (no link found)
Garment Designer software
Peter Patchis yarns
Barcelona
Norolona
Noro pattern ideas here
Paton’s stretch sock yarn
Noro Kochoran yarn
One version of the Russian join
Spouse's Sweatshirt
Turkish socks using Noro - these developed holes quickly
ResourcesReader's Digest Knitter's Handbook by Montse Stanley
BygonesClara’s dish towels
Rant: wrinkled hems on flat sheets
Rave: GBBO - view on Netflix in the US.
WWRS“Who is going to stop me?”
Ayn Rand’s Fountainhead
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Episode 72 - October Project - Knit + Fabric
EventsAll Fiber Retreat in Traverse City, MI November 12-15
Knitting Related AcquisitionsBrother 930/940 update
colourmart.com
Peter Patchis Yarns
Hand KnittingRed scarf
Entrechat by Lisa Chemery
Machine KnittingThe “Boiled Wool” vest by Nance B. Keenan (no link found)
CSM Heel Tab "No Shows" Socks by Sue Vunesky
September Project - The Vest
Dr. Bronner’s castile soap
Left Wheel by Berroco Design Team
Four Quarters Pullover by Pam Allen
Vinca yarn
ResourcesAussie Wool Mix for Woolens
1/2 lb or 300 g pure soap flakes (Ivory)
1 cup or 200 ml methylated spirits (methyl alcohol)
1 small bottle or 50 ml oil of eucalyptus
Mix methylated spirits with soap flakes. Add oil of eucalyptus. Use 1 T per garment. Dissolve in hot water and pour into the lukewarm washing water. Hand or machine wash on wool cycle - no rinse unless it’s white. The eucalyptus oil preserves wool. Squeeze water out and roll in towel or spin out in washer. Lay flat out of direct sun.
From Manon Salois in her CMS Workshop materials.
Ribber cast on comb/ open stitch single bed cast on on the alessandrina.com
Listen to the interview on this bonus episode
Get service and operating manuals on machineknittinget.com
Rant: trite sayings - Great question! Make no mistake. We take XXX very seriously. I’m not going to lie.
Rave: Red Rose Teas responded to my complaint
VitaMeataVegeMinI’m doing the grocery shopping now.
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Episode 71 - September Project - Vest
EventsMichigan Fiber Expo October 10-11 near Ann Arbor, MI
Good Karma virtual crank-in
Knitting Related AcquisitionsBrother 940 restoration update
Hand KnittingScarf to Calm the Nerves
Classic Elite Commotion 2 yarn
Machine KnittingAugust Project - Ribbed Garment (Paris Poncho)
September Project - The Vest
The “Boiled Wool” vest by Nance B. Keenan (no link found)
Best of Both Tunic Top by Sally Melville
Stylish Blends book (#51) by Sandee Cherry
Dishcloth, Tuck Striped, 2 Carriage, MK by slisen
My Tuck Dishcloths
Barcelona - revised (mid-gauge)
Ireland Sideways Sweater
ResourcesCarol Scott at truethreads@aol.com showed the Interknits group how to transfer a design from Garment Designer to DesignAKnit.
Rant: Daylight Saving Time
Rave: Brooklyn 99 television show
VitaMeataVegeMinSquash soup - don’t throw away the stuff from inside the squash.
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Episode 70 - August Project - Ribbing
EventsMichigan Fiber Expo October 10-11 near Ann Arbor, MI
Knitting Related AcquisitionsBrother 940 + 850 ribber
Tilt stand
Machine KnittingJuly Project - Garter Carriage (Notched Hem Tank Top)
August Project - Ribbed Garment (Paris Poncho)
September Project - Vest discussion thread
One, Two, or Three-yarn Asymmetrical Vest by Sally Melville
Veste Everest by Veronik Avery
Axis by Shellie Anderson for Shibui Knits
The “Boiled Wool” vest by Nance B. Keenan (no link found)
ResourcesSuper Tips for Machine Knits by Angela N. Gordon. Copyright 1989.
Australian & New Zealand Cast On video link
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Rant: Red Rose tea bags
Rave: Better storage for soft cheeses
VitaMeataVegeMinRoast Chicken Dinner
Twenty by Michael Ruhlman
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Episode 69 - July Project - Garter Carriage
EventsForgot to mention Bill King on VogueKnittingLive. Watch this site.
Diana Sullivan is having classes on Facebook.
Knitting Related AcquisitionsSearching for a used Silver Needles cone winder for a friend. Blackstone Tweed
Machine KnittingJune Project - Lace Cardi
Stockinette Button Band with Chained Loops in Folding Row from the Alter It! Button It! Zip It! Book by Mary Anne Oger, page 5
July Project - Garter carriage
Discussion thread about the July project
See the G-carriage at work
ResourcesSusan G on Fruity Knitting podcast
Rant: bad rice cookery
Rave: neighborhood free libraries, Commonwealth by Ann Patchett, also I loved The Dutch House
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Episode 68 - June Project - Lace
EventsCOWS (find on FaceBook groups)
Bill King on VKL rumor? Watch this site.
Knitting Related AcquisitionsWhite Haven Sauvignon Blanc
Searching for a used Silver Needles cone winder for a friend. Blackstone Tweed yarn
Peter Patchis Yarns
Quilter’s cushion
Hand KnittingRed scarf
Classic Elite Commotion 2
Hot Water Bottle Cozy with a Heart
Fibonacci Fade
Palette Yarn
Judy’s Magic Cast On
Machine KnittingJanuary Drop Shoulder
May Project - Pants discussion
Slacks That Fit by Ricki Mundstock
Test pants
Tamm 3-Ply Astracryl yarn
Pamela Legget
June Project - Lace discussion
Apres-Surf Hoodie MKAL
Spots in Dots pattern is in KnitWords #50
Jaggerspun Mainline 2/8
Band Practice #10
June Project - Lace Cardi
LPS-1 and Ask Jack lubrication videos about the G-carriage
The Barcelona pattern
More Hand Knits for Machine Knitters by Susan Guagliumi
No-Show Sock pattern (previous link to pattern is no longer available but you can get the instructions here)
TOFUtsies yarn
Jojoland Melody yarn
Sock-Ease Prints yarn
Kureyon Sock yarn
Socka 50 yarn
Juilanna’s Dream Sock yarn
ResourcesTreasury of Machine Knitting Stitches by John Allen (Amazon link)
Techniques in Machine Knitting by Kathleen Kinder (Amazon link)
Rant: Radishes have no flavor anymore
Rave: Quilter’s cushion (Amazon again)
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Knitting Related AcquisitionsHurth ruler
Sold the 940 with ribber.
Going to sell the Brother Calcuknit device, several books, couple sets of Knit Picks interchangeable needles, Marion Nelson pattern cards, an extra intarsia carriage, the intarsia yarn brake, some issues of Knit Words magazine, a KG-93 (garter carriage), electric linker, knit leader extra KG-93.
Searching for a used Silver Needles cone winder for a friend.
Hand KnittingTea Cozy by Beverly Galeskas
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes worsted
Little Hot Water Bottle Cozy
Knit Picks Palette
Fibonacci Fade stripe pattern
Machine KnittingApril Project - Argyle Socks
May Project - Pants discussion
Slacks That Fit by Ricki Mundstock
Test pants
Tamm 3-Ply Astracryl yarn
June Project - Lace discussion
Goodall summer top by Sivia Harding
Finish or FrogRed scarf - Finish
Double Mitt Twist Mittens - struggling to finish
Parallels cardigan was frogged. The recovered yarn is Paton’s Classic Wool in OD green.
ResourcesDesignaknit software
Garment Designer software
Decreasing evenly calculator
The Prolific Knitting Machine by Catherine Cartwright Jones
VitaMeataVegeMin & What Would Ruthie SayBake bread!
King Arthur All Purpose Flour is best but Ruthie would have never paid that much for plain flour.
Seed seasoning
5 tablespoons caraway seeds
3 tablespoons anise seeds
3 tablespoons fennel seeds
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon fenugreek
Grind in a spice grinder and use 1 teaspoon per loaf.
Rant: Downward dog hurts my wrists
Rave: House (8 seasons available on Amazon Prime Video)
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EventsGarment Designer webinars
https://shop.cochenille.com/collections/webinars-online
Knitting Related AcquisitionsPeter Patchis yarn
Hand KnittingLadies House Slippers Pattern
Felted Moccasin Pattern
Spouse’s latest slippers
Felted Tea Cosy Pattern (here’s mine)
Tea Cozy (here’s mine)
Felted Knits book
Machine KnittingMarch Classic Shirt discussion
March Project - The Classic Shirt
April Project - Intarsia discussion
April Project - Argyle Socks
Men’s Argyle Sock Pattern
May Project - Pants discussion
Double Thick Slipper Pattern
My DTS felted version
Finish or FrogRed scarf - Finish
Double Mitt Twist Mittens - Finish
ResourcesCollection of Intarsia Patterns
Machine Knitting News - Intarsia 1989, 1990
Tips for Designing Your Own Intarsia Motifs - Yarns & More
A Machine Knitter’s Guide to Creating Fabrics - Intarsia chapter
Rant: slow but still terrible pool player
Rave: clean wash cloth daily
VitaMeataVegeMinCardamom pods in the teapot
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EventsSpring events cancelled. Let’s set our sights on summer and fall.
Knitting Related AcquisitionsBrother KH970, KR850, KG-95, KRC 1000E, Hague electric linker
DesignaKnit 9
BL5-USB cable
Machine KnittingMarch Classic shirt discussion
Mary Anne Oger blog
Big Sister is in KnitWords #42
March Project - The Classic Shirt
Finish or FrogParallels - Frog
Brown boucle sweater - Frogged
Red scarf - Finish
Double Mitt Twist Mittens
Big Sister - Frog
Bigger Amelia - Finished
ResourcesKnitting Pattern Essentials by Sally Melville
Rant: travel insurance exclusion for corona virus
Rave: walkie-talkie with air pods
VitaMeataVegeMinPasta craving!
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EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events.
Tennessee Valley Machine Knitters hosting Mary Anne Oger, March 21-22
Northeast Machine Knitters Guild in CT hosting Bill King, March 21-22
April - Michigan Fiber Expo April 4-5 near Ann Arbor, MI
DAK workshop with Charlene Shafer April 24-25 - contact Cathy at monroeknitseminar@att.net
Knitting Related AcquisitionsCharting by the Magic Formula by Alles Hutchinson
Family Fatigues by Sissy’s Sassy Knits
Baby Lock Enlighten serger
Machine KnittingJanuary drop shoulder pullover
February round yoke pullover
March Classic shirt discussion
Spouse’s winter sweater
Gail Yellen’s serger zipper install video
Barcelona
Finish or FrogParallels - Frog
Brown boucle sweater - Frog
Spouse’s winter sweater - Finish
Red scarf - Finish
Big Sister - Frog
ResourcesContact me for Lynn’s instructions to knit the commercial neckband.
Rant: movie theatre sound is way too loud
Rave: dictation to my laptop
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Episode 63 - Knitting Almanac
EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events.
AcquisitionsSold yarn, no moths
Hand KnittingRed scarf project
Commotion yarn
Ladies House Slippers
Cascade 220 yarn
Machine KnittingJanuary project
Drop shoulder pullover thread
machine knit version of the Boxy sweater
Sally’s Favorite Summer Sweater
Round yoke thread for February
Spouse’s winter sweater
zipperstop.com - a good source for metal toothed zippers
Christmas scarf 2019
Finish or FrogParallels sweater - Finish
Brown boucle sweater - Frog
Spouse’s winter sweater - Finish
ResourcesEdison library book with nice paper
A version of the Passap Neck.
Another version.
Zipper hint from Daisyknits.com
“The best way that I have found to put a zipper into a garment is to glue the zipper into place using a good fabric glue. Let it dry completely. Then sew the zipper in place. No pins are needed once the glue is dry and every thing moves through the sewing machine smoothly and at the same time. Do make sure that before you glue the zipper in place you have treated the knitted fabric so that it will not shrink when washed or cleaned.”
Rant: cough syrup, 2 ml short
Rave: linen sheets
VitaMeataVegeMinCook your green beans right away in highly salted water.
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Episode 62 - 2019 Review
EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events.
Jojoland Melody sock yarn
AcquisitionsMinus five knitting machines and a lot of yarn
On the Plus Side
Tofutsies yarn
Red Heart Heart and Sole sock yarn
Indulgence Silk 6 ply
Mary Lue’s Harmony yarn
Quetzal dress yarn
Lycra (gossamer spandex)
Zozo suit
Passap orange tool
Spike device for making heels and toes
LED circle light
Lycra cone holder (computer mouse pad desk accessory)
CSM travel frame in the map case
Easy Cut thread cutter
Four Corner Cover by Susan Adams
Grace Jacket by Marianne Henio
Good Neighbor cardigan by Amy Herzog
Hand Knitting 2019Red scarf project
Rose Red Beret
Zigzag head band
Ladies Felted House Slippers
My black slippers
Felted Moccasins
Duffers
French Press Felted Slippers
Linen Stitch Scrap Rug
Machine Knitting 2019Felted Hat on a Bulky
Dominica hiking wrap
Double Mitt Twist mittens for the CSM
Double Mitt Twist Flatbed mittens
Polar Vortex Mitts
Tuck Striped Dishcloth
Amelia
Baby Bunny Hat
Little Green Cardi
No show socks
Grace Top
Irish Hiking Jacket
four curtain panels
mohair boucle cardigan
Heidi
Double thick slippers
My machine knitted slippers
Winter Scarf for Spouse
Dash of Cheer Copy Cat
For 2020
Shore Cardigan
Crochet the button band (Mason-Dixon blog)
Crochet band tutorial
ResourcesThe Revised Knit, Cut and Sew book 1 and book 2 by Pam Turbett
The Art of Dryer Felting
Diana Sullivan’s smiles and frowns cast off
YouTube video showing the Australian and NZ cast on methods Ask Jack uses Marvel Mystery Oil and LPS1 and LPS Food Grade
Cathie’s CheckList for DBJ
Jerry Ritthaler’s DBJ in Eight Easy Lessons
Double Jacquard Methods by J&S Distinctive Knits
The Brother Techniques book is available on machineknittingetc.com
OzLorna.blogspot.com
Sleeve Caps, Armhole and Neck Shaping Tutorial given by Helga Guyot
The Art of Dryer Felting
Diana Sullivan’s smiles and frowns cast off
The Importance of Being Well-Adjusted: Adjusting Your Machine by Scott Reno in Machine Knit America Mar/Apr 1996 issue
Machine Maintenance by Patricia Coulston
Make Your Knitting Machine Sing by Scott Renno and James Dixon
Marianne Henio’s How To Design, Write, and Convert Your Own Knitting Patterns - Instructional Guide for Hand and Machine Knitters
Principles of Knitting
Pamelacruse blog post about tuck stitch
Four interviews
Jenny Deters
Susan Adams
Glory
Spouse
Rant: Unnecessary Ravelry comments
Rave: Frasier
What Would Ruthie Say“Copernicus called and you are not the center of the universe.”
VitaMeataVegeMinMama Leone’s Chicken Soup
Pasta e Fagioli
Ina Garten’s Lemon Yogurt Cake
Cook’s Illustrated Salad (chicken, apples, pecans, cheddar, cranberry vinaigrette)
Canning tomato sauce
Chetna’s chicken curry)
Sous Vide
Cranberry apple pie with the vodka pie crust from Cooks Illustrated 2007 Nov/Dec issue
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Bonus Interview Episode with Susan Adams!
Recorded October 6, 2019
Edited for publication December 7, 2019
Susan can be reached on Facebook at Notable Knits
sadams464@hotmail.com
Carolyn Barnett
I am annejeneer on Ravelry and Instagram.
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Bonus Interview Episode with Jenny Deters
Recorded July 21, 2019
Edited for publication November 25, 2019
YouTube videos
Ribbed Sock
Wrapped Heel
Jenny's website
Books
Unique Fancy Sock Patterns for the CSM
Socks & More for the CSM
Hats and More for the CSM
Just Socks
Sock School
Beginning and Advanced classes three times a year in the spring, summer, and fall
csmsupplies.com
detersj@sbcglobal.net or jmemayfield@gmail.com
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Events
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All Fiber Retreat November 15-16 in Traverse City, Michigan (sorry no website)
Acquisitions
Mary Lue’s Harmony yarn
Quetzal dress yarn
Here’s my CSM travel frame in the map case
Yarn Inventory Project
Step 1: Remove and sort
Step 2: First pass through for discards
Step 3: Dust, clean, find lost things
Step 4: Weigh cones and put in Ravelry stash page
Step 5: Organize sock yarn
Step 6: Weigh non-coned yarn and put in Ravelry stash page
Step 7: Photograph all yarn
Step 8: FSOT yarn listed on Ravelry stash page - listed FSOT but not all have prices
Step 9: Post on Facebook marketplace, Ravelry, and NextDoor
Step 10: Repeat with knitting needles, tools, accessories
Hand Knitting
Ladies Felted House Slippers
My black slippers
Snickerdoodle slippers
The Art of Dryer Felting
Machine Knitting
Diana Sullivan’s smiles and frowns cast off
Double thick slippers by Irene Woods
Rug wool that I used
My machine knitted slippers
Resources
The Revised Knit, Cut and Sew book 1 and book 2 by Pam Turbett
Rant: turning the clocks back
Rave: hop on/hop off tours
Bygones
Smith’s tea is much more expensive at New Seasons than I said it was. Find it on Amazon much cheaper.
Fall Fiber Expo - Barb’s interview
59,000 (not 23,000) varieties of dahlias
VitaMeataVegeMin
Mama Leone’s Chicken Soup
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EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events.
Cranky Rodeo November 2 at Heritage Spinning and Weaving in Lake Orion, MI
All Fiber Retreat November 15-16 in Traverse City, Michigan (sorry no website)
AcquisitionsPeter Patchis Yarns
My Irish Hiking Jacket
Yarn Inventory Project
Step 1: Remove all yarn from the studio (except sock yarn of course).
Step 2: Quick and dirty pass through for easy decisions to discard.
Step 3: Dust and clean. Find lost items.
Step 4: Coned yarn I’m keeping is entered in Ravelry stash page with bare bones information including weight.
Step 5: Inventory of sock yarn.
Step 6: Evaluate the non-coned yarn.
Step 7: Photography the keepers and update Ravelry.
Step 8: Give away or photograph the yarns to be sold and update Ravelry including prices.
Step 9: Post a Destash notice on Ravelry, post on Facebook marketplace, and the NextDoor app.
Step 10: Repeat with knitting needles, tools, accessories.
Hand KnittingLinen Stitch Scrap Rug - crochet
Mohair Ballet Slippers
Kidsilk Haze yarn
Machine KnittingBrown Cardigan
Hiedi dress pattern by Margaret Heck from KnitWords #32 Spring 2005
Decrease evenly calculator
ResourcesPrinciples of Knitting 2012 edition, Chapter 23 pp 455-480
Pamelacruse has a blog with a post about having two tucking needles next to each other. It can be done!
Rant: Exercise and diet troubles
Rave: Five things to do each day
What Would Ruthie Say?Drink tea! It will make you feel better. Especially Smith brand tea
VitaMeataVegeMinchicken curry by Chetna
Smitten Kitchen blog
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Episode 59 - Curtains!
EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events.
Finger Lakes Machine Knitting Seminar September 27-28 in Courtland, NY
The Great Canadian Crank-in is September 26-29 in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Information found on Facebook.
The Interknits seminar with Susan Adams October 5-6 at the College of DuPage in Illinois
All Fiber Retreat November 15-16 in Traverse City, Michigan (sorry no website)
AcquisitionsMostly clearing out with my 10 step process:
Step 1: Remove all yarn from the studio (except sock yarn of course).
Step 2: Quick and dirty pass through for easy decisions to discard.
Step 3: Dust and clean. Find lost items.
Step 4: Coned yarn I’m keeping is entered in Ravelry stash page with bare bones information including weight.
Step 5: Inventory of sock yarn.
Step 6: Evaluate the non-coned yarn.
Step 7: Photography the keepers and update Ravelry.
Step 8: Give away or photograph the yarns to be sold and update Ravelry including prices.
Step 9: Post a Destash notice on Ravelry, post on Facebook marketplace, and the NextDoor app.
Step 10: Repeat with knitting needles, tools, accessories.
Hand WorkLinen Stitch Scrap Rug - crochet
French Press Felted Slippers
Felted Mocassins
Mohair Ballet Slippers
Red scarf project similar to like this one
Machine KnittingWoven Curtains
Resources TopicsClean and lubricate the yarn mast working bits.
Rant: microwaved tea cools faster
Rave: The Churchill Factor by Boris Johnson is improving my vocabulary. See below for list of words I either wasn’t entirely sure of the definition or words completely unknown to me.
VitaMeataVegeMinCanning tomato sauce the MAO way.
http://cooktasteyum.blogspot.com/2017/08/canning.html
Don’t bother to sous vide bacon.
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Vocabulary Words
- Adjutant
- Effete
- Counterfactual
- Spillikin
- Collectivisation
- Oculus
- Imputing
- Revanchism
- Subjugation
- Parapet
- Packeting
- Bounder
- Tannoy
- Knobkerry
- Antipodeans
- Phalanx
- Parapets
- Elegiac
- Demagogue
- Tosser
- Brio
- Cark
- Inveterate
- Acolyte
- Prang
- Billet
- Weals
- Primogeniture
- Apogee
- Autodidact
- Apocryphal
- Mullion
- Invective
- Panzer
- Kepi
- Pusillanimous
- Geostrategic
- Interlocutor
- Laconic
- Primus inter pares
- Quarterdeck
- Philippic
- emetic
- Toff
- Bulwark
- Weald
- filleting
- Deviling
- Rootling
- Excogitated
- Marginalia
- Coign
- kopke
- Dervish
- Epigram
- Depredation
- Oubliette
- Precept
- Vulturine
- Syndicalism
- Subaltern
- Cachinnate
- Cerebration
- Jape
- Peroration
- Tautology
- Declamations
- Circumlocution
- Tricolon
- Anaphora
- Chiasmus
- Sophist
- Porphyry
- Canard
- Cozened
- Exiguous
Bonus Interview Episode - Spouse!
VitaMeataVegeMinSous vide gadget
Machine KnittingGray Cardigan - 2015
Gray Zip Vest - 2009
Woven curtains - 2019
EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events.
The Great Canadian Crank-in is September 26-29 in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Information found on Facebook.
The Interknits seminar with Susan Adams October 5-6 at the College of DuPage in Illinois
All Fiber Retreat November 15-16 in Traverse City, Michigan (sorry no website)
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EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events.
The Michigan Fiber Festival August 14-18 in Allegan, Michigan
Sarah Etchison leading a DAK and Passap workshop September 20-23 in Illinois. Contact ronniesol805@gmail.com.
Finger Lakes Machine Knitting Seminar September 27-28 in Courtland, NY
The Great Canadian Crank-in is September 26-29 in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Information found on Facebook.
The Interknits seminar with Susan Adams October 5-6 at the College of DuPage in Illinois
All Fiber Retreat November 15-16 in Traverse City, Michigan (sorry no website)
AcquisitionsRed Heart Heart and Sole sock yarn (sadly discontinued)
One cone of Indulgence Silk 6 ply
Spike device for holding down the stitches while short-rowing heels and toes
LED circle light
INVISTA--LYCRA- SPANDEX FIBER dtex 22-20 den 1 lb cone SINGLE STRAND (gossamer spandex)
Lycra cone holder (computer mouse pad desk accessory)
Machine KnittingGrace Top by Marianne Henio
No-show Heel Tab socks by Sue Vunesky
TOFUtsies yarn
Tuck Striped Dishcloth by slisen
Resources TopicsMarianne Henio’s How To Design, Write, and Convert Your Own Knitting Patterns - Instructional Guide for Hand and Machine Knitters
Rant: feel like a corpse sleeping on my back
Rave: dahlias!
VitaMeataVegeMinSous vide salmon article by Serious Eats
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Episode 57 - Mostly Sock Machine
EventsCrankers of Wonderful Socks on Facebook
urbandreamsfarm.com
Winding yarn onto a warp board
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AcquisitionsPassap orange tool is very sharp.
I have enough but you might want to buy some Tofutsies yarn and the best price is at littleknits.com
Hand KnittingNone
Machine KnittingMy retreat socks
ResourcesOzLorna.blogspot.com
Sleeve Caps, Armhole and Neck Shaping Tutorial given by Helga Guyot.
Rant: woven band on bath towels
Rave: Make Up Eraser microfiber cloth
VitaMeataVegeMinBest salad ever from The Best 30-Minute Recipes from America’s Test Kitchen. I want to make it every week.
Romaine lettuce, sliced Granny Smith apples, spiced pecans, cheddar cheese, shallot, grilled chicken, cranberry vinaigrette.
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EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events.
Information about COWS is available on Facebook.
AcquisitionsPassap orange tool
Hand KnittingNone
Machine KnittingPeter Pachis has yarn and he will sell it to you!
Tools, techniques used to make the IHJ.
- Good measurements of the intended wearer
- Accurate measurement of the swatch
- Garment Designer software
- Double bed machine for ribbing
- Seaming on the machine
- Zipper installation using the sewing machine
- Short row shaping
- Slipped stitch waist shaping
- Pocket shaping and attachment
- 10)Front band stabilization
- 11)Folded hems
- 12)Folded stand up collar
- 13)Turned cuff instructions from misterjones.
Here’s the completed jacket.
Resources TopicsThe Brother Techniques book is available for download at machineknittingetc.com.
Rant: credit check to open savings account
Rave: packing light
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EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events.
Information about COWS is available on Facebook.
AcquisitionsNone!
Hand KnittingSimple garter stitch scarf like this one.
Commotion 2 yarn
Modular Knits book by Iris Schreier
Cascade Fixation yarn
Machine KnittingNo show socks with Tofutsies or Opal yarn and lycra. This is a free pattern by Sue Vunesky.
Garment Designer software will be used to create my hiking jacket.
Peter Pachis has yarn and he will sell it to you!
Resources Topics15 tips and tricks
Rant: right sock misbehavior
Rave: farm fresh eggs
VitaMeataVegeMinSmooth out the top of the yogurt and sour cream to prevent the whey from seeping out.
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Episode 54 - Spring Cleaning
EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events.
AcquisitionsI’m serging with an old White Superlock serger.
Hand KnittingSimple garter stitch scarf like this one.
Commotion 2 yarn
Modular Knits book by Iris Schreier
Cascade Fixation yarn
Ladies Felted House Slippers by Monique Rae. I used two strands of Paton’s Classic Wool.
Felted Moccasins pattern by Bev Galeskas
Duffers by Mindie Tallack
Machine KnittingAmelia by Carol Scott
Baby Bunny Hat
Knit Radar videos by Roberta Rose Kelley
Garment Designer software
Episode 31 has a description of the KR-10 (knit radar)
Resources TopicsSpring cleaning talk with Spouse
Ask Jack
Marvel Mystery Oil
LPS1 and LPS Food Grade silicone
Rant: no hugging man (episode 42)
Rave: desert super bloom
VitaMeataVegeMinGrifone Primitivo red wine (from old vine zinfandel), cheddar cheese, pepperoni, olives, almonds. Makes a nice meal/snack on a Friday night. Or any night really.
yadasibeads.com - Sharon’s website
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Episode 53 - Spring!
EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events like the Spring Fiber Expo and TechKnitters seminar.
AcquisitionsZozo suit
Knit to Finish series Book 4
Hand KnittingSimple garter stitch scarf like this one.
Machine KnittingAmelia by Carol Scott
Baby Bunny Hat
Resources TopicsMachine gauges
Treehouse Knits podcast
Rant: coffee tainted hot water
Rave: spiral binding
VitaMeataVegeMinLemon Yogurt Cake by Ina Garten
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Episode 52 - It’s Still Winter Here
EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events like the DAK workshop and the Spring Fiber Expo.
AcquisitionsOld issues of Machine Knitters Source
Hand KnittingRose Red by Ysolda Teague
Simple garter stitch scarf like this one.
Machine KnittingDouble Mitt Twist mittens for the CSM
Double Mitt Twist Flatbed mittens
Dominica Hiking Wrap
Felted Hat on a Bulky by Marg Jones
Faster! Flatter! Mattress Stitch
Diana Sullivan’s tuck lace rib blog post
Rectangle Mitts by Carol Scott
Tuck dishcloth - similar to this
Resources TopicsOur YouTube video showing New Zealand and Australian ribber cast on methods
Your own library of books and magazine articles!
Rant: combs, claws, clips, yarn tails
Rave: The Caribbean in February thanks to Comfortable Hiking Holidays! Use my name if you book a trip.
BygonesI couldn’t respond directly to the listener’s question.
VitaMeataVegeMinClearing out the spice rack, the jar stash, and a kitchen cupboard
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Episode 51 - Big Squishy
January 2019
EventsGroup page
AcquisitionsAmy Herzog Custom Fit designs
Hand KnittingGrandma’s Favorite dishcloth by Ruth Slate
Machine KnittingDouble Mitt Twist mittens for the CSM
Double Mitt Twist Flatbed mittens
Fisherman’s Rib
Lineapiu yarn
Resources TopicsThe Importance of Being Well-Adjusted: Adjusting Your Machine by Scott Reno in Machine Knit America Mar/Apr 1996 issue
Machine Maintenance by Patricia Coulston
Make Your Knitting Machine Sing by Scott Renno and James Dixon
Rant & RaveDry skin
Jigsaw puzzles - helpful video here
VitaMeataVegeMinPasta e Fagioli
Banished words/phrases used in this podcast episodeaccoutrements
wheelhouse
legally drunk
importantly
optics
grapple
wrap my head around
in the books
Lake Superior State College list of banished words, complete list here.
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Episode 50 - 2018 Review
Hand KnittingMitten Garland Advent Calendar
Winter Forest Cowl
Three Seasons in Scotland
Felted moccasins
No show socks
Route 66 socks
Cotton dishcloths
Undulating Rib socks
Machine KnittingSaddle shoulder cardigan
Spouse’s undershirt
13+ pairs of CSM socks
Summer scoop neck top, similar to the Cool Tops book
Body stocking for Shela, the dress form
From Mary Anne Oger / Knitwords
2 ‘Take an old bag shopping” bags
Geezer Chic
Cocoa Beach
Draped
Parallels, UFO
Big Sister, UFO
Manfriend Hoodie, not started
Amazababy, blanket pattern by Rachel Brooks
Grace Top, pattern by Marianne Henio
Five Color Cowl, pattern by Carol Scott
Peppermint bark cowl, inspired by Susan Guagliumi on Craftsy
Little wrap sweater
Laundry bag with a zip closure
Brown sweater, UFO
Button front vest, not started
Resources TopicsGauge
Fit
Helen Sharp
Fashion Knit Course Outline for Hand Knitting Machines, Regine Faust
Open Spaces, Machine Knit Eyelets, Ladders, and Slits, Susan Guagliumi
Nina Miklin’s Classic Shoulder Line
Bill King’s article in Machine Knitting Monthly
Charity knitting patterns and ideas
Doris Coutts ribber articles in News and Views
InterviewsCathy Reaume
Ronnie Soltysiak
VitaMeataVegeMinAsian salad dressing
Improved rosemary almonds
No sugar berry jam
5:2 diet
Salad Nicoise
Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Salty Dog cocktails
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Episode 49 - Knitting for Charity
Hand KnittingMitten Garland Advent Calendar colorwork mittens with Knit Picks Palette and Nature Spun fingering yarns
Free pattern on Kathy Lewinski’s blog
Machine KnittingLaundry bag prototype is done
Five Color Cowl
Jason’s socks
Interview with RonnieVASronnie on Ravelry
ResourcesCharity Knitting group on Ravelry
Mary Anne Oger’s blog posts for the Red Scarf Project
Ten Ways to Knit or Crochet for Charity list on the Mother Nature Network
Craftsy list of free patterns for charitable knitting
Interknits website list of charities
News & Views magazine
Carol Scott
Ask Jack
Rant and RaveRant: Tasteless avocados
Rave: Ethnic grocery shopping and Egyptian dust tea
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Episode 48 - October 2018
EventsAutumn Fusion scarf
Interknits machine knitting group in Glen Ellyn, IL
Carol Scott on Ravelry
One of Carol’s patterns is Amelia
November 10 Holiday Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI
November 15-17 Sewing Expo in Novi, MI
AcquisitionsRibber plating feeder from Needle Tek
Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns - Tough Sock, Peppermint Bark
Icemelon’s Stash - Alrisha Sock in the Foxy Lady colorway
Moskal Farms sock weight yarn, 35% alpaca, 35% wool, 10% mohair, 20% nylon
Woven dish towel, contact Jane via loonworksllc@gmail.com
Hand KnittingRibbed socks with Icemelon’s Stash and Browning and Wolff Peruvian/aplaca/merino yarn in the Red Merlot colorway
Fish Lips Kiss short row heel
Star toe instructions on the Interweave website
Better are the instructions in Favorite Socks - 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave. See the Embossed Leaves socks.
Mitten Garland Advent Calendar colorwork mittens with Knit Picks Palette yarns
Free pattern on Kathy Lewinski’s blog
Machine KnittingLaundry bag in progress
Want thinner socks? Use the lace weight single ply yarn sold by Browning and Wolff.
ResourcesFully fashioned back shoulder article in the March 2014 issue of Machine Knitting Monthly
Classic shoulder line in Nina Miklin's book 3 of her Knit to Finish series
Rant and RaveRant: Dirty and unsafe motel room
Rave: Mona Lisa Pink Soap
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Episode 47 - September 2018 Knits I Wore on My Summer Vacation
EventsOctober 20-21 Interknits workshop with Carol Scott in Glen Ellyn, IL
October 27-28 Fall Fiber Expo at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds near Ann Arbor, MI
November 10 Holiday Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI
November 15-17 Sewing Expo in Novi, MI
Fit for Art patterns
AcquisitionsNew table top for the Legare sock machine
Counterweight required for stand knitting
The stand can be purchased at some Home Depot stores or on-line.
MAO stuff for your library
Serial Stuff CDs, Tricks of the Trade, Band Practice, Knitting on the Edge
Hand KnittingUndulating Rib Socks by Ann Budd - frogged
Fish Lips Kiss short row heel
Star toe instructions on the Interweave website. Better are the instructions in Favorite Socks - 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave. See the Embossed Leaves socks.
Machine KnittingPlanning to make a laundry bag for delicate washables.
Grace Top by Marianne Henio
Four pair of CSM socks awaiting kitchener stitching
Amazababy 3D baby blanket by Rachel Brooks using Cotton Tale 8 yarn and Carlton Cabo for the trim
ResourcesSusan G.’s fall book sale
“Now through October 26th all four of my machine knitting books are on sale for 20% off plus free shipping. This offer applies only to books ordered through my website only - not Amazon. Visit my website here and use the code FBS18 at checkout!”
Kamalini T videos on vimeo
MAO books and CDs
What I Wore and What I Didn’t on My Summer VacationGeezer Chic (my project)
Grace Top (my project)
No Show socks (mine)
Teva sandals
Rant and RaveRant: Egg shells crack into tiny pieces
Rave: Latin dancers
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Episode 46 - August 2018 Vacation Knitting
EventsOctober 20-21 Fall Fiber Expo at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds near Ann Arbor, MI
October 20-21 Interknits workshop with Carol Scott in Glen Ellyn, IL
November 10 Holiday Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI
November 15-17 Sewing Expo in Novi, MI
AcquisitionsMy new sock yarn
Route 66 project bag
Old Mill Yarn is now in Allegan, MI
Hand KnittingNoShow Socks by La Maison Rililie Designs with Lorna’s Laces Solemate yarn.
Undulating Rib Socks by Ann Budd
Knitting Pipeline Bookshelf KAL
Fish Lips Kiss short row heel
Hug Me socks by Terry Morris
Men’s Merino Socks by Nancy Bush
Machine KnittingParallels from Knit ‘n Style #183 with deep olive Paton’s Classic Wool Merino yarn.
Big Sister from Knitwords #42 using Yeoman’s Sari yarn
Amazababy 3D baby blanket by Rachel Brooks using Cotton Tale 8 yarn and Carlton Cabo for the trim
Grace Top by Marianne Henio
ResourcesSliding Bar Report Covers (they are cheaper at the Dollar Tree store)
Rant and RaveRant: MacBook Air won’t let me delete the Chess program
Rave: Grand Blanc Township police
VitaMeataVegaMin5:2 - five days of normal calorie count + two days of very low calorie consumption
Shichimi Togarashi seasoning in the water used to boil shrimp
Simply Keto: A Practical Approach to Health & Weight Loss, with 100+ Easy Low-Carb Recipes by Suzanne Ryan
Contigo travel mug
Route 66 vacation
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Episode 45 - July 2018 Lots O Knitting
EventsJuly 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI
Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net
July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI
July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching.
August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL
August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI
Machine KnittingDraped from Knitwords #44
Parallels from Knit ‘n Style #183 with deep olive Paton’s Classic Wool Merino yarn.
Cocoa Beach from Knitwords #42
Coming up soon...
Manfriend Hoodie link is on the Needles to Say blog
Big Sister from Knitwords #42
ResourcesHistory of the cardigan sweater
Kurt Cobain wearing his cardigan on MTV Unplugged
My Instagram
Rant and RaveRant: Slime mold
Rave: Ponds Cold Cream
VitaMeataVegaMinHow and What to Feed a Crowd from Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Cheesy Hash Brown & Egg Breakfast Casserole
Slow Cooker Sweet Tomatillo Chipotle Pork
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Bonus Interview Episode
Cathy Reaume talks about the Monroe (Michigan) Machine Knitting Seminar. This is the 30th year for the two day event.
I hope to see you there July 20 and 21, 2018.
monroeknitseminar@att.net
Episode 44 - June 2018 Gratitude
EventsJuly 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net
July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI
July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching.
August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL
August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI
AcquisitionsLittle Knits
Tofutsie sock yarn
Opal Light laceweight yarn
Lang Jawoll Color sock yarn
Yeoman Canelle cotton yarn
Yeoman Elsa mohair yarn
Hand KnittingNoShow Socks by La Maison Rililie Designs with Lorna’s Laces Solemate yarn.
Machine KnittingTake an Old Bag Shopping by Pat Holbrook published in Knitwords #44, Spring 2008. Here is a blog post with helpful information.
Experimenting with the three wedge heel from Lucy Best’s book Circular Machine Knitting:: Beyond Basics.
Mountain Colors Bearfoot sock yarn
Socrates sock yarn
Integrity sock yarn
Mid-gauge transfer tools are just right for the 54 needle cylinder.
Standard gauge transfer tools are just right for the 72 needle cylinder.
Try It!Prepare hand knitting yarn with yarn spray or wax. Wind onto cones or a loose center pull ball.
Knit round yokes by hand.
ResourcesFashion Knit Course Outline for Hand Knitting Machines by Regine Faust circa 1980
Rant: Green Antacid tablets
Rave: Now Solutions Arnica Warming Relief Massage Oil
VitaMeataVegaMinSalad Nicoise with tuna, potatoes, eggs, green beans, and Greek salad dressing. Don’t forget the Sauvignon Blanc.
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Episode 42 - May 2018 Geezer Chicness
EventsJune 9 World Wide Knit in Public Day
July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net
July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI
July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching.
August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL
August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI
AcquisitionsKnitting machine cover (actually an electronic keyboard cover) on Amazon.com.
Hand KnittingNoShow Socks by La Maison Rililie Designs with Lorna’s Laces Solemate yarn.
Machine KnittingGeezer Chic (my project)
ResourcesHelen Sharp’s blog
YouTube video - high end garment cut and sew
Rant: cottonwood tree debris
Rave: Salty Dog cocktail
VitaMeataVegaMinSpouse and I are doing the 5:2 eating plan. Two days of very low calories and five days of eating normally.
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Events
I hosted Mary Anne Oger at my home for two days of instruction and hands on knitting. I recorded and released my interview with her in August 2107.
I went to the 40th Annual Spring Fling in Peru, IN. Arnetta Kenney recommended the Chart-Rite book by Bonnie Ralston and Norma Sweet. Look for it on used book sites.
May 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/
July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net
July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI
July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching.
AcquisitionsSilver Needles cone winder. I got an older model.
Sponge bars for the Brother 940.
We can all find some eight stitch repeat patterns from machineknittingetc.com.
Hand KnittingThree Seasons in Scotland hot water bottle cozy pattern by Hanna Weibye.
NoShow Socks by La Maison Rililie Designs with Lorna’s Laces Solemate yarn.
Machine KnittingTake an Old Bag Shopping by Pat Holbrook published in Knitwords #44, Spring 2008. Here is a blog post I should have read first about knitting it on a Brother machine.
Tiers of Joy skirt designed by MAO is in Knitwords #47.
ResourcesNeedle Selector tools for LK-150 and LK-100 machine are hard to find these days. Sorry!
Rant and RaveRant: rabbits ate our tulips
Rave: looooonnngg hug
What Would Ruthie Say?She would say to B+.
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BygonesIndustrial rib looks like 2 by 1 rib on both sides but is actually a form of 1 by 1 rib. Here is Diana Sullivan’s video where she does a version that really is 2 by 1.
Rant and RaveRant: “It is what it is.” PIN number, VIN number, ATM machine.
Rave: Saying “Yes!” (or no) right away.
EventsI’m hosting Mary Anne Oger at my home for two days of instruction and hands on knitting. I recorded and released my interview with her in August 2107.
April 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, IL
April 10-11 MAO Uncensored in Grand Blanc, MI
contact: me at juliebknitter@gmail.com
April 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, IN
April 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MI
April 27-28 DAK workshop Monroe, MI
contact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net
May 25-27 Pacifically Passap
contact: Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/
Hand KnittingWinter Forest Cowl by Anna Lange as heard about on the Knitting Pipeline Podcast. Link to mine.
Three Seasons in Scotland hot water bottle cozy pattern by Hanna Weibye. Link to mine.
Felted Moccasins slightly altered with Judy’s Magic Cast On. Here's mine.
Machine KnittingA body stocking for my stunt double, Shela.
ResourcesAmy Herzog’s Craftsy class Fit to Flatter.
VitaMeataVegeMinNo Fuss, No Sugar Added Berry Jam recipe by Melissa D’Arabian. I added some monk fruit sweetener.
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Rant and Rave
Rant: Sloppy “fitted” sheets
Rave: New Girl
EventsMarch 10 Cranky Knitter Rodeo, Lake Orion, MI
April 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, IL
April 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, IN
April 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MI
April 27-28 DAK workshop Monroe, MI
contact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net
May 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/
July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI
contact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net
August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL
August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI
AcquisitionsStuff that came in:
Frenchy aka White 1502 double bed knitting machine plus accessories
Noro Kochroan
Berroco Memoirs
SWTC Phoenix
cones of cotton, silk, and wool
She-La the dressform
Easy Short Rowing Techniques and Design by Martine Ward
Cool Tops by Kay Furtaro
Marion Nelson pattern cards
Chart-Rite, Curves, Curves, Curves, Armholes Plus, That Final Touch by Norma Sweet and sometimes Bonnie Ralston.
Going Places - Charting with your Calcuknit by Jan Wold and Jan Mills
Stuff that went out - hand knitting books
A place to sell your yarn - Destashio.com
Hand KnittingWinter Forest Cowl by Anna Lange
Knitting Pipeline Podcast
Machine KnittingLots o’ socks on the Legare
JaWoll sock yarn
TrekkingUndershirt UFO
Summer top practice piece
ResourcesRecordkeeping ideas
Juana’s CSM Log
Kathryn Ivy’s journals
VitaMeataVegeMinRosemary Almonds with Browned Butter
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Rant and RaveRant: DVD packaging
Rave: Gordon Food Service food storage containers
AcquisitionsStuff that came in - two cones of rayon chenille, two cones of black Wool Crepe Deluxe, one cone of a wool chenille from Silk City, one cone of 90/10 wool/nylon sock yarn, duplicate Brother 350 knitting machine.
Stuff that went out - lots and lots of coned yarn given away, some books, some magazines, one video, LK-150 50 needle extension kit, KnitKing KHC 820 colour changer.
Hand KnittingLinen and cotton dishcloth
Machine KnittingSaddle shoulder cardigan
Marion Nelson Saddle Shoulder Pattern Cards for Machine Knitters
Non-rolling band from Machine Knitters Source and Colleen Smitherman
Angled hems as taught by Sandee Cherry
Short row shaping
Double roll neck as taught by Carol Scott
Uneven sides
Afterthought pocket by Lucy Neatby in Finesse Your Knitting 1
Needle out of work seaming
Yarn markers
Stable necklines as advocated by Sally Melville and Chris Bylsma
Magic formula calculator website GetKnitting.com.
Yarn from Peter Patchis
Log cabin demonstration
Susan Guagliumi’s Machine Knitting Hand-Manipulated Stitches Crafts class
Roberta Rose Kelley’s YouTube videos part 1 and part 2
Moderne Baby Blanket
Log Cabin Scrap Blanket
ResourcesAll about gauge
Gauge specific rulers
Diana Sullivan’s post
Susan G’s post
EstherKate’s post
VitaMeataVegeMinAdd diced avocado and supremed grapefruit to a salad with Asian dressing.
Asian Ginger Dressing
½ t garlic powder, 2 T grated ginger root, ¾ c oil, ⅓ c rice vinegar, ½ c soy sauce, 3 T honey, ¼ c water. Combine everything in a little sauce pot and warm to slightly liquify the honey. Let cool before dressing the salad.
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Merry Christmas to you and I wish you a happy and healthy new year!
Rant and RaveRant: My front loading washing machine smells - Ew!
Rave: Shake your hands after washing to reduce waste. TED talk here.
2018 EventsFebruary 16-17 Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Washington, IL
April 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, IL
April 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, IN
April 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MI
May 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/
July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI
contact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net
August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL
August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI
AcquisitionsNone!
I indirectly referred to the book Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Find out about the five love languages here.
We have a mostly giftless Christmas. Susan Ager inspired me years ago when she wrote for the Detroit Free Press.
Hand KnittingFelted Clogs (AC33) pattern for men and women by Beverly Galeska. After two pair in quick succession, my hands ached for stretches recommended by Carson Demers.
Practical and cute headband knit out of Cascade Fixation yarn. I use the techniques out of Modular Knits book by Iris Schreier. I can make one during an episode of Call the Midwife.
Machine KnittingThe warm undershirt project is on-going. I used Garment Designer software to design it with zero ease, raglan sleeves, and a loose one row tuck stitch. The 1RT is a genius idea from Mary Anne Oger.
Socks on the Legare CSM. One with Opal Little Prince and one with Kroy yarn in the carbon colorway.
Build a Mitten by Michelle Goodhand (ridelikethewind on Ravelry).
ResourcesDL1000 Linker video on YouTube featuring Susan Guagliumi.
Part 1
Part 2
VitaMeataVegeMinBaked Caramel Corn recipe available by request.
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Episode 37 - November 2017
BygonesI said Easy Breezy Summer Top but it’s actually called Easy Breezy Tank - a great pattern by Michelle Goodhand (ridelikethewind on Ravelry).
Rant and RaveRant: Jeans with spandex
Rave: Jeans without spandex - Wrangler jeans
2018 EventsFebruary 16-17 Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Washington, IL
April 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, IL
April 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, IN
April 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MI
May 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/
July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI
contact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net
August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL
August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI
Acquisitions
Books leaving the studio.
72 needle replacement cylinder for the Legare CSM. Contact David Lord on Facebook for all your cylinder and ribber dial needs.
50 needle extension kit for LK-150
Mini garter bars from a Raveler and a needle retainer bar from Kris Krafter for the Brother 350
Hand KnittingAutumn Fusion scarf by Brigitte Elliott with Noro Silk Garden sock yarn and Heavenly contrast yarn. Here’s mine.
Check out Lucy Neatby’s free Craftsy sock knit along where I learned about a great cast on for top down socks.
Practical and cute headband knit out of Cascade Fixation yarn. I use the techniques out of Modular Knits book by Iris Schreier. I can make one during an episode of Call the Midwife.
Machine KnittingSlippers! Try the Clog Slipper pattern by Karalyn Rainey.I used Garment Designer software to design an undershirt.
Try It!Knit a blanket or afghan on a knitting machine.
Machine knitters ought to try the Felted Clogs (AC33) pattern for men and women and the children's pattern by Beverly Galeska.
VitaMeataVegeMinCure-You-Quick chicken stock. Saute a family size package of chicken legs in a bit of oil in a large stock pot. Add some roughly chopped onion. Reduce heat to low and cover to let sweat for 25-30 minutes. Add salt to taste and 2 bay leaves as well as water - 4 cups for double strength or 8 cups for full strength stock. Bring to a simmer. Let simmer without boiling for 30-45 minutes. Remove chicken and let cool until cool enough to handle to remove the meat from the bones and skin. Strain and de-fat stock. This freezes very well.
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What Would Ruthie Say?Charity shops often have garments made with cool yarn that you can recover.
BygonesI said Asymmetrical Vest when I should have said Color Bridges Vest in the last episode. Also I may as well apologize for the text alert sounds you heard in this episode.
Rant and RaveRave: Citizens’ Police Academy
Rant: Mail Thievery
Scary sounds by soundbible.com
EventsThe next CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI is scheduled for Saturday October 28.
AcquisitionsBrother KX-350 (video link)
Viking Rose sewing machine
72 needle replacement cylinder - I’ll link to this after I test it first.
Hand KnittingTwo color garter stitch washcloths (link to a cowl or gaiter with same stitch pattern)
Autumn Fusion scarf by Brigitte Elliott with Noro Silk Garden sock yarn and Heavenly contrast yarn. Here’s mine so far.
Machine KnittingChenille two color stripe vest
Easy Breezy Summer Top by Michelle Goodhand (ridelikethewind on Ravelry)
Barcelona by Anne Lavene
My sister’s black wrap (stolen!)
Try It!Knit a sock blank on a knitting machine.
Bind off your machine knitted piece by hand.
ResourcesSusan G.’s Sinker Post/Gate Peg Bind-Offs
Forward Head Posture Correction by Dr. Paula Moore.
VitaMeataVegeMinCanned tomatoes and green chile adobo sauce. Hey! They go together well!
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What Would Ruthie Say?Get a colonoscopy.
Rant and RaveRave: So Bronze Professional Sunless Tanning
Rant: Icky paper in new books. Is it the way of publishing these days?
Mary Anne Oger’s Handbook for Manual Machine Knitters and Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies books have this paper and the value of the content should not be judged by the paper.
EventsThe next CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI is scheduled for Saturday October 28.
Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL.
The Fall Fiber Expo is October 21-22 at the Washtenaw County Fairgrounds.
AcquisitionsThese are all out of print but check them out if you can find them. They might already be in your library if you’ve been machine knitting for some time.
Audrey Palmer’s Book of Linked Edgings & Finishings
Super Skirts - A Helping Hand from Linda Carver
Machine Knitted Skirts by Mary Weaver
Hand KnittingGrandma’s Favorite Dishcloth this one is by Ruth Slate but there are others out there. I do a kfb increase to avoid the yarn over. I use 3.75 mm or US5 needles.
The Retro Rib Socks by Evelyn A. Clark from Favorite Socks - 25 Timeless Designs is going to be frogged. I’m going to reuse the Integrity yarn in the Dune colorway.
Machine KnittingI made six pairs of socks at the Third Annual Lake Michigan Sock Retreat. Boot Socks for my sister was the first. Check out my Ravelry project pages for the others.
Erlbacher aluminum cylinders for Legare CSM. Beware that Aluminum + oil = black marks. This pair shows the mark I am trying to remove.
I’m still working on my vest project. I’ve been inspired by Carol Scott truethreads@aol.com. Regardless of which stitch pattern I use, I will be using Garment Designer. Cochenille is the company behind the software.
Try It!English Rib + Knitting machine and ribber = Brioche stitch.
Fruity Knitting Podcast episode with the interview with Nancy Marchant.
Garter stitch is easier by hand than it is by machine.
ResourcesMachine Knitted Skirts by Mary Weaver is a gold mine of information.
VitaMeataVegeMinI’m making my own healthy recipe binder with 10 to 12 recipes that I will be able to cook from memory.
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Rant and Rave
Rave: Salads with Miso Salad Dressing
Rant: Satisfaction surveys
EventsThe Grand Rapids Area Machine Knitters Club is having Diana Sullivan September 8-9. This is on the west side of Michigan. I only found one online reference and that is to their Facebook group.
The next CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI is scheduled for Saturday October 28.
Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL.
The Fall Fiber Expo is October 21-22 at the Washtenaw County Fairgrounds.
Knitting Pipeline Eagle Crest Retreat is November 8-11 in or near Washington, IL.
Anne Hanson of Bare Naked Wools has great patterns and beautiful yarns.
Michelle Goodhand, machine knitting instructor at City Knits.
Cochenille, the company behind the Garment Designer software has very informative webinars.
AcquisitionsKnitKing Calcuknit - you can find the manual at machineknittingetc.com and buy the Ragu Charting book at countryknittingofmaine.com.
Knitwords issues 38-53 on a disk
Knitwords issues 1-16 bought on eBay
Tami Nobuyuki machine knitting handbooks
Atlantique pattern by Anne Hanson of Knitspot
Bare Naked Wools Fresh Lace 65% silk and 35% linen
I bought rayon and flax yarn at Forma.
MAO’s Handbook for Manual Machine Knitters is chock-a-block full of great information.
“Look, if you feel guilty about pleasure, you don’t deserve to have pleasure.” said Nigella Lawson on Milk Street Radio.
Hand KnittingI made the Mitered Dishcloth by Bernat with a thick cotton yarn. We like garter stitch dishcloths because they are super scrubby.
I also made a pair of Duffers, a fulled slipper pattern by Mindie Tallack using Paton’s Classic Wool yarn.
Machine KnittingSkirt made with a rayon and linen yarn - maybe not a great choice for a skirt
Kindred by Sue Corcoran from Knitwords #52.
ResourcesThe Detroit Experience Factory gives free walking tours of Detroit every Saturday. I love taking guided tours of great cities.
VitaMeataVegeMinPickled peppers is a refrigerator pickle recipe from the Thrift At Home blog.
Bonus Interview Episode - Mary Anne Oger
Mary Anne Oger’s Needles to Say blog.
See also her cooking blog called CookTasteYum.
The Handbook for Machine Knitters is available on Amazon.
Silk City Fibers
Mary Anne’s current favorite yarn is Wool Crepe Deluxe.
Kniterate: The Digital Knitting Machine on Kickstarter
Craftsy.com has four machine knitting classes.
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Events
July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy at monroeknitseminar@att.net.
The Founders’ Fest Seminar is July 29-30. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative in Plymouth MN.
Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL.
The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI.
The Grand Rapids Area Machine Knitters Club is having Diana Sullivan September 8-9. This is on the west side of Michigan. I only found one online reference and that is to their Facebook group.
The next CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI is scheduled for September 23, 2017.
Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL.
Knitting Pipeline Eagle Crest Retreat is November 8-11 in or near Washington, IL.
Hand KnittingRiverwild Qiviuk Scarf with Windy Valley Muskox yarn.
Retro Rib Socks by Evelyn A. Clark from Favorite Socks - 25 Timeless Designs. I’m using Integrity yarn in the Dune colorway.
Machine KnittingThe Funnel Neck Shell pattern by Kathryn Douberly is not available on Ravelry but here is where to find Kathryn.
Socks knit on the Legare with Paton’s Kroy Sock yarn.
Untitled New Segment
I-cord bundle
Cat Borhdi
ResourcesKnitting Fiend website
calculator page
EventsThe Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is July 17, 2017.
Patterns using elongated stitches: Forest Weave, Mirage, Tier, and Phiaro Scarf.
July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy at monroeknitseminar@att.net.
The Founders’ Fest Seminar is July 29-30. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative in Plymouth MN.
Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL.
The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI.
The Grand Rapids Area Machine Knitters Club is having Diana Sullivan September 8-9. This is on the west side of Michigan. I only found one online reference and that is to their Facebook group.
The next CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI is scheduled for September 23, 2017.
Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL.
AcquisitionsI loved the Craft Cruises trip to Alaska.
Yarn shop stops
Anchorage - Wooly Mammoth
Seward - A Flyin’ Skein
Haines - Dalton City Yarn Emporium
Juneau - Seaside Yarns
Ketchikan - The Hive on the Creek
Check out Flint Handmade for inspiration on having a craft supply swap.
Hand KnittingI combined the Vuorelan Luumut and the Peekaboo mitten patterns for my ideal mittens. I used yarn from Blooming Acres Farm.
I also started the Riverwild Qiviuk Scarf with a 50% qiviut and 50% mulberry silk yarn from Windy Valley Muskox.
Machine KnittingCSM socks using Peruvian Alpaca and Merino yarn. Here is the Etsy link.
I also used a skein of Opal yarn for another pair.
The Funnel Neck Shell pattern by Kathryn Douberly is not available on Ravelry but here is where to find Kathryn.
I’m using some tips from an article by Bonnie Triola in an old issue of Machine Knitters Source July/August 1999 about knitting a skirt similar to a brand called St. John.
Resources Jessica Tromp’s website with lots of free hand and machine patterns - http://www.jessica-tromp.nl/basic_machine-knitting_patterns_free_knittingmachine_patterns.htm
Threads Article about sewing a kick pleat.
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Episode 31 - Helpful Accessories
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EventsThe Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is June 12, 2017
A CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI to be held on June 10, 2017
July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy at monroeknitseminar@att.net.
July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN.
Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL.
The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI.
The Grand Rapids Area Machine Knitters Club is having Diana Sullivan at their September 8-9 seminar. This is on the west side of Michigan. I only found one online reference and that is to their Facebook group.
Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL.
If you know of any other events, near or far, let me know and I’ll add it to the list.
AcquisitionsI didn’t buy anything this month but I acquired some experience with my machine and accessories.
Hand KnittingLooking for a travel project. Carl and I are taking a Craft Cruise to Alaska. Maybe the Monkey Socks by Cookie A.
Machine KnittingTuck Stitch Wonder
Eleven Tools & Techniques Sweater
- LK-150 machine
- Yellow gauge ruler
- Garment Designer software
- Roberta Rose Kelly videos
- Diana Sullivan DVDs
- KR-10 knit radar
- Back stitch seaming on the machine
- Short row shaping
- I-cord trim
- DL-1000 linker
- Rolled neckline treatment
ResourcesIn addition to the above for links to Roberta Rose Kelley videos and the Diana Sullivan Knit Leader course, here’s the lint to the Clearwater Knits website and their tutorial for the Knit Contour devices.
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Rave - Flint Institute of Music and Flint Institute of Arts
Rant - Grinding up two of my hand knit dishcloths - the Melon dishcloth and the Chinese Waves dishcloth.
Events
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is May 15, 2017
I went to a CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI. Another is planned for June 10, 2017
I also went to the Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO. I saw a demonstration by Judy of making a felted slipper. Her project on Ravelry has all the details. I went to the yarn dyeing workshop where I got to use Dharma dyes. Next year it’s going to be April 4-8, 2018
This is the third year I went to the Spring Fling event in Peru, IN. I’d learn whatever Susan Guagliumi and/or Carol Scott wanted to teach. Next year it will be April 13-14, 2018. Contact Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com.
Carolinas Machine Knitters Guild seminar May 5-6 in Raleigh, NC features Mary Anne Oger, Mike Becker, and April Mills.
The Techknitters Machine Knitting Club is bringing Helen Koshak to Burr Ridge, IL on May 6-7. Helen will be teaching various stitches and edges on Saturday and DAK on Sunday. Cost is $40/day or $75 for both days.
Susan G is also teaching a two day class called Machine Knitting Sweater Workshop on May 20-21 in CT.
My own knitting retreat is tentatively scheduled for June 9-10, 2017. You can email me at forcemajeure@ymail.com.
July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net.
July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN.
Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL.
The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI.
If you know of any other events, near or far, let me know and I’ll add it to the list.
AcquisitionsI bought a new V-hook and a double ended hook from Erlbacher. I forgot to mention that I bought the EON tool. I also picked up my 54 equal slot ribber dial.
I got a Strick Matador knitting machine from a friend. I can’t find a picture that isn’t on eBay or Knitting Paradise. Google it.
Roberta Rose Kelley has a series of videos on Youtube about using the KR-10. I bought new quarter and half scale mylars from Needle-Tek.
Hand CraftingI finished Granny Stripes afghan in sock yarn scraps.
I finished the Midnight Sun Tam. I purchased the kit from Feral Knitter and it’s full of Jamieson’s Spindrift yarn in 11 colors.
I started the Dr. Owl hot water bottle cover.
Machine KnittingI made several pairs of socks on my Legare CSM: Jackie’s purple socks, the socks for my friend from work, a pair for my daughter’s friend, a pair for me.
Here’s my little white cardi.
Legare chart for knitting heels and toes.
ResourcesSusan G’s website (guagliumi.com, different than her blog) has a downloadable copy of Linking Basics - Reference for the Singer DL1000 Linking Machine. You have to sign up to view her freebies.
Here’s the film about Lorna and her artistry. (Having trouble with actual links.) https://vimeo.com/212569653
VitaMeataVegeMin - How I make stockPut ham bone in the vessel of the electric pressure cooker and cover with water. Add a bay leaf and three to five peppercorns. Bring up to high pressure and cook for 75 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Strain stock and use for bean or split pea soup. Be sure to pick all the ham off the bones to add to the soup. It won’t have much flavor but will add a bit of chew and texture to the soup.
Episode 29 - Getting On
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Rave - Major Crimes TV show
Rant - Down with time change!
Events
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is March 20.
April 1 is a CSM crank-in in Lake Orion, MI put on by the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop.
The Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO is a huge event for sock machine knitters. April 5-9.
April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com
The Ann Arbor Spring Fiber Expo is April 8-9 at the Washtenaw County, MI fairgrounds.
A DAK workshop with Charlene Shafer is April 21-22 in Monroe, MI at the Quality Inn. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net.
Susan Guagliumi is organizing a meeting on April 22 in CT to talk about starting a New England machine knitting guild.April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279, cindyschmatz@gmail.com
Carolinas Machine Knitters Guild seminar May 5-6 in Raleigh, NC features Mary Anne Oger, Mike Becker, and April Mills.
The Techknitters Machine Knitting Club is bringing Helen Koshak to Burr Ridge, IL on May 6-7. Helen will be teaching various stitches and edges on Saturday and DAK on Sunday. Cost is $40/day or $75 for both days.
Susan G is also teaching a two day class called Machine Knitting Sweater Workshop on May 20-21 in CT. Students will make a sweater from start to finish.
July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net.
July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN.
Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL.
The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI.
For the Eastern, WI Machine Knitters Guild event on September 23, contact Grace Lindo at 262-227-8329 or Lynn Meyer at 414-588-4971.
If you know of any other events, near or far, let me know and I’ll add it to the list.
AcquisitionsI want Alice Starmore’s 3 ply Hebridean yarn for the Margaret Beaufort cardigan.
Hand CraftingI am crocheting the Granny Stripes afghan in sock yarn scraps.
The Visser water bottle cozy with Alpaca Sox yarn was frogged to be reborn in different yarn.
Machine KnittingI made several pairs of socks on my Legare CSM lately with these yarns: Knit Picks Stroll Tweed, Knit Picks Stroll, Opal, Kroy Sock, Ambiente.
My curtain panels use pattern #532 from Stitchworld Pattern Book for Brother machines.
Knit weaving on a non-patterning knitting machine video.
Fibonacci sequence of numbers
Resources - Old Books
Ribbing Attachment Parts 1 and 2 by Mary Weaver
The Rowan/Brother Designer Machine Knitting Book by Stephen Sheard
The Machine Knitting Book - how to design and create beautiful garments on your knitting machine by John Allen
The Machine Knitter’s Design Book by Hazel Pope
VitaMeataVegeMin - How I drink vinegar
Into a quart sized Mason jar pour in a glug, glug of Bragg’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and a heaping tiny spoonful of organic stevia sweetener. Add ice and water to fill. Drink before dinner. Drink two of these during hot weather. It helps to curb my appetite and keep me hydrated.
Jamie Mayfield Interview Episode
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Jamie on Ravelry
Socktv.net
The Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO is a huge event for sock machine knitters. April 5-9.
By the way, I am picking up my equal slot cylinder at the crank-in!
Episode 28 - Other People’s Yarn
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Rave - Homemade laundry detergent (start with this one and adjust to suit yourself)
Rant - Yoga mat trespasser
Events
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is March 20.
April 1 is a CSM crank-in in Lake Orion, MI put on by the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop.
The Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO is a huge event for sock machine knitters. April 5-9.
April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com
The Ann Arbor Spring Fiber Expo is April 8-9 at the Washtenaw County, MI fairgrounds.
A DAK workshop with Charlene Shafer is April 21-22 in Monroe, MI at the Quality Inn. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net.
Susan Guagliumi is organizing a meeting on April 22 in CT to talk about starting a New England machine knitting guild.April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279, cindyschmatz@gmail.com
Susan G is also teaching a two day class called Machine Knitting Sweater Workshop on May 20-21 in CT. Students will make a sweater from start to finish.
Rumor has it that the Interknits group in Illinois is planning a DAK event in May with Helen Koshak.
July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI
July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN.
Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL.
The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI.
For the Eastern, WI Machine Knitters Guild event on September 23, contact Grace Lindo at 262-227-8329 or Lynn Meyer at 414-588-4971.
If you know of any other events, near or far, let me know and I’ll add it to the list.
Acquisitions
Magic Needle Selector Wand in 6.5, 7, and 8 mm gauges
Susan Guagliumi’s Craftsy classes in which she uses an LK-150 machine
Gridwall systems for the studio
Silky Alpaca Lace yarn
Rowan lenpur linen yarn
Tempo yarn
Hand Crafting
I am crocheting the Granny Stripes afghan in sock yarn scraps.
The Visser water bottle cozy with Alpaca Sox yarn is going to be frogged.
Machine Knitting
I made several pairs of socks on my Legare CSM lately with these yarns: Knit Picks Stroll Tweed, Neon Now (I said Regia but I meant Plymouth), and an easily felted wool.
Citric acid soak method for setting the color
Stitchworld Pattern Book for Brother machines
Resources
Reader's Digest Knitter's Handbook by Montse Stanley
Create with Knitweave by Audrey Palmer
Making magazine
VitaMeataVegeMin - How I make yogurt
Heat a half gallon of organic whole milk to 180F then cool to 120F. Let ¼ cup of plain yogurt with live cultures come to room temperature. Temper the yogurt with the warm milk. Add tempered yogurt to the pot of warm milk. Mix. Pour into two quart sized canning jars and place in a cooler filled with hot tap water. Let set overnight or at least eight hours. Line a large colander with a flour sack cotton towel set over a container to catch the whey. Tie up the four corners of the towel together and suspend over the colander/container to drain. Let drain until reduced by half. Refrigerate the thickened yogurt and the drained whey separately. Use the whey to thin the yogurt if needed or when making baked goods. Otherwise, pour over your hydrangeas to acidify the soil. Sweeten the yogurt, if desired, with stevia and berries.
Episode 27 - Frugality
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Rave - Cooking at home
Rant - Noisy restaurants
Events
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is January 16.
April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com
April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279, cindyschmatz@gmail.com
July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI
July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN, http://www.midwestmachineknitters.org/events/foundersfest/.
Acquisitions
It is a Michigan company called Indian Lake Artisans makes hexagon needles made in Michigan. Use HyMK10 to get 10% off your order.
Hand Knitting
I finished the Arch-Shaped Socks by Jen Showwalter of Mean Girl Design with Ambiente yarn.
I am crocheting the Granny Stripes afghan in sock yarn scraps.
Magic Knot tutorial on youtube.
Machine Knitting
I made several pairs of socks on my Legare CSM lately with these yarns: Kroy sock yarn, Lana Grossa Meilenweit “MEN”, Knitcircus Gradient Stripe, Opal - Vincent van Gogh.
Resources
For the best videos on using a circular sock machine, check out SockTV.
For a 50% off link to Renee Callahan’s knitting machine Craftsy class, go to her website.
VitaMeataVegeMin
Greek Salad Dressing - similar to Mitch’s
In a food processor pulse 2 T lemon juice, 5 T cider vinegar, 1 t dried oregano, 1 t dried basil, 1 t dried tarragon, 1 clove garlic, 2 T Dijon mustard, scant t molasses, 1 T mayonnaise. Drizzle in 1 cup olive or vegetable oil or combination of the two. My food processor has a tiny hole in the bottom of the pusher thing and that pusher holds exactly one cup. I pour the oil in there and run the processor as the oil is drizzled in in a slow stream.
Asian Ginger Dressing
½ t garlic powder, 2 T grated ginger root, ¾ c oil, ⅓ c rice vinegar, ½ c soy sauce, 3 T honey, ¼ c water. Combine everything in a little sauce pot and warm to slightly liquify the honey. Let cool before dressing the salad.
Blue Cheese Dressing
¾ c crumbled blue cheese, 5 T buttermilk, 5 T sour cream, 3 T mayonnaise, 1 T white vinegar, ¼ t sugar, ⅛ t garlic powder, ½ t salt, ¼ t pepper. Mash the cheese into the buttermilk then mix in everything else.
Episode 26 - A Moving Tribute
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Rave - Carpool Karaoke with Stevie Wonder and James Corden
Rant - Recycling a recyling bin
Events
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is November 21..
You should join the Interknits club. I did.
Machine knitting seminar in Bradenton, FL January 4-5. Contact Annie Moore at 941-782-8668 or amoore999@verizon.net
April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com
April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279, cindyschmatz@gmail.com
July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI
July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN, http://www.midwestmachineknitters.org/events/foundersfest/.
Acquisitions
Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
Diana Sullivan
Midnight Sun by Sandy Blue. Here’s where to buy the kit with just the right amount of yarn.
Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift yarn
Peerie Flooers by Kate Davies
Rose Red hat by Isolda Teague
Selbu Modern hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn
Ambiente yarn for my friend’s socks.
o tell you about a pair of knitting needles I ordered. It is a Michigan company called Indian Lake Artisans makes hexagon needles made in Michigan
Hand Knitting
I made two pairs of Felted Clogs - one with Lion Brand Fisherman wool yarn and one with Paton’s Classic Wool yarn.
I’m making a pair of Arch-Shaped Socks by Jen Showwalter of Mean Girl Design with Ambiente yarn.
I need to restart the Hue Shift Afghan with Wool of the Andes sport weight wool.
I started Visser, a hot water bottle cozy, using Alpaca Sox yarn.
Machine Knitting
My grandson loved the Hogwart’s scarf out of Vanna’s Choice yarn.
I made two pairs of socks on my Legare CSM using Kroy sock yarn.
Resources
You may already own the world’s best knitting library. Check out your own shelves.
Vegemetarianism
Rosemary roasted almonds are so easy and help curb your appetite.
Episode 25 - Starting Year 3
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Rave - Cleaning Carl’s closet Rant - The half price mannequin who got away
Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is November 21..
You should join the Interknits club. I did.
Machine knitting seminar in Bradenton, FL January 4-5. Contact Annie Moore at 941-782-8668 or amoore999@verizon.net
April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com
April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279, cindyschmatz@gmail.com
July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI
July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN, http://www.midwestmachineknitters.org/events/foundersfest/.
Acquisitions I got a KR10 Knit Radar for Studio/Silver Reed machines. Susan G. made a video years ago all about the LK150 machine and in it, she also demonstrates a knit radar. I couldn’t find a link to the video it unfortunately.
Brother made an accessory to use on the machine bed that will link pieces together or bind off live stitches. It is a version of the big drum linkers. Here’s an image of one Brother Linker.
I bought a tilt stand for a knitting machine from Rocking Horse Farm.
I got some Palette and Wool of the Andes sport weight wool yarns from Knitpicks for some new projects.
Hand Knitting I’m having yarn management issues knitting the Felted Clogs. I’m trying to use up all the Lion Brand Fisherman wool yarn without actually having to go buy more to finish.
I’m making a pair of Arch-Shaped Socks by Jen Showwalter of Mean Girl Design with Ambiente yarn. I’m certain that I won’t have enough to finish.
I started the Hue Shift Afghan which calls for Brava sport weight, an acrylic. I substituted the Wool of the Andes sport weight wool.
Machine Knitting I made a Hogwart’s scarf out of Vanna’s Choice yarn for a Halloween costume party across the street from our house.
The tuck stitch cotton dishcloth came out too small and too dense. I used the #30 pattern from Stitchworld, elongated over 50 needles and knit 176 rows of tuck.
I am working on a machine knit conversion for the Mitten Garland Advent Calendar and the 12 Days of Christmas Mitten Garland.
I like the looks of this dishcloth made with slipped stitches to make a herringbone pattern. Kitchen Dishcloth ~ Herringbone Linen By Joan Laws - a free pattern on Ravelry.
Resources Check out the Cochenille Garment Designer Webinars at cochenille.com/events/category/webinars
I’m thinking of signing up for Working with Knit-Specific Functions on November 19. It’s $25 for a one hour webinar.
Mary Anne Oger’s is probably good in content but bad in it’s physical form. The Hand Book for Manual Machine Knitters.
Vitameatavegemin We loved the our version of the Braised Cod Veracruz recipe in an Cook’s Illustrated cookbook called The Best 30 Minute Recipe. The book is available on Amazon right now for $7.44 in hardback.
I’m making Pickled Dill Carrots from the fall garden harvest.
I want to make this recipe - Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spinach Spaghetti Squash from a blog called Peas and Carrots.
Episode 24 - Moving
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Rave - express manicures with Nail Envy. I didn’t know that they had so many colors of this stuff.
Rant - squirrels and their walnut eating habits.
Events
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is October 24.
I forgot to mention the Ann Arbor Fall Fiber Expo - late notice - October 22-23 at the fairgrounds.
I saw Diana Sullivan at the Interknits event in Illinois in October. Shelly was there. Want to listen to my interview with her?
I saw Sandee Cherry and all 50 of her books and patterns in Grand Rapids.
Acquisitions
I bought a used Singer DL-1000 Linker from a guild member. I am a convert!
I am getting a Brother Knit Leader and the Diana Sullivan DVD about using it.
There is a similar device called a Knit Radar for Studio/Sliver Reed machines. Susan G. made a video years ago all about the LK150 machine and in it, she also demonstrates a knit radar. I couldn’t find a link to it unfortunately.
Design A Knit software does a lot and costs a lot. It might be just what you need.
I enjoy designing Garment Designer software.
Brother made an accessory to use on the machine bed that will link pieces together or bind off live stitches. It is a version of the big drum linkers. Here’s an image of one Brother Linker.
The Shadow Lace Tool is a jaws-like device that transfers stitches between the main and the ribber beds. It will work on any standard gauge machine.
I bought 40 pounds of coned yarn at Davidson’s Old Mill Yarn.
Hand Knitting
I’m having yarn management issues knitting the Felted Clogs. I’m trying to use up all the Lion Brand Fisherman wool yarn without actually having to go buy more to finish.
The Peekaboo Mitts are knitted, needle felted, and presented to the grandson. I used Nature Spun sport weight.
I’m making a pair of Arch-Shaped Socks by Jen Showwalter of Mean Girl Design with Ambiente yarn. These are to be a gift.
Left and Right Mittens made for my daughter.
Machine Knitting
I made a second panel for the Bathroom curtain using my bulky machine and ribber.
I also made a dishcloth using some cotton yarn. I used the #30 pattern from Stitchworld, elongated over 50 needles and knit 176 rows of tuck.
Resources
Still looking for Audrey Palmer’s book on the subject - Create with Knit-Weave. What is the Louis System?
There is another Susan Gaugliumi Craftsy class coming soon.
Vegemetarianism
Poached salmon is delicious and good for me. This is a link the the Cook’s Illustrated recipe that I use. I think I’m not allowed to post the recipe without permission so it may be that you won’t be able to see it without a paid membership. Shrimp doesn’t taste as good as I remember.
Episode 23 - Knit Weaving
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Rave
Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) on my HP 15C calculator. Look at it! Is it not beautiful? Mine looks the same as the day I bought it.
Events
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is September 19.
Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival in West Branch, MI September 23-25.
InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8-9 featuring Diana Sullivan.
Davidson’s Old Mill Yarn is having a 2 day $2 sale October 8-9.
Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16.
Acquisitions
I bought a KnitKing 820 Color Changer. Go to Daisy Knits to check to see if there is a color changer that will work with your machine.
Hand Knitting
Felted Clogs knit with Lion Brand Fisherman wool yarn.
The Peekaboo Mitts by Pensive Frog Designs are nearly complete.
Machine Knitting
Swatches for my summer top. I’m using a cotton/linen flake yarn I bought at Davidson’s Old Mill Yarn in Eaton Rapids.
Resources
Knit Weaving. I have The Technique of Knitweave by Kathleen Kinder but I would love to know about Audrey Palmer’s book on the subject - Create with Knit-Weave. What is the Louis System?
Vegemetarianism
Trying to feel OK about eating seafood while I can tomatoes.
Episode 22 - Learning is Fun
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Rave
Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Local Providers to find a real estate agent, insurance company, or a tax preparer.
Events
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is September 19.
Michigan Fiber Festival is August 17-21 at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Check out www.michiganfiberfestival.info for classes and vendors.
InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8-9 featuring Diana Sullivan.
Davidson’s Old Mill Yarn is having a 2 day $2 sale October 8-9.
Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16.
The Monroe MK seminar is July 21-22. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net to be put on her mailing list.
Acquisitions
The Yarnia store in Portland, OR is closing but you can still order online. I bought this fingerless glove kit. Only mine was $15 due to the fiber content I chose.
Hand Knitting
Felted Clogs knit with Lion Brand Fisherman wool yarn.
I am going to make Peekaboo Mitts by Pensive Frog Designs for my grandson.
Machine Knitting
Socks for my friend, Mike. I used Lana Grossa Meilenweit “MEN” yarn color 1609. I sprayed them with Febreze.
I forgot to talk about the second pair of socks I made on my Legare. Probably because I ended up frogging those also.
Resources
Watch the Kamalini Trentham machine knitting videos on YouTube.
Vegemetarianism
I cook corn on the cob unshucked in the microwave for 2 minutes per ear.
I boil green beans in plenty of salted water for five minutes and then I sock them in ice water to stop the cooking.
Episode 21 - #1 Punchcard & Rectangles
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Events
Stitches Midwest is August 4-7 in Schaumberg, IL.
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is August 15.
Michigan Fiber Festival is August 17-21 at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Check out www.michiganfiberfestival.info for classes and vendors.
Check out Episode 12 to hear about the CSM retreat on Lake Michigan.
InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9 featuring Tom the Machine Knitting Guy.
Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16.
Acquisitions
Newton’s yarn is available here and at many, many knitting events like Stitches. I bought Gene B and Madison Ave and Dazzle 2.
Hand Knitting
Felted Clogs
Duffers
French Press Felted Slippers
Patton’s Classic Wool Worsted yarn
Lion Brand says their wool is Aran weight but I think it’s quite thin.
Machine Knitting
Fray Check
Vine Insertion stitch pattern
Bathroom curtain
Resources
Sally’s link to her craftsy.com class called Stash Busting Secrets for Sweater Knitting and More. Or contact Sally via Ravelry at Sallyknits for a half price code. The class is an updated Craftsy version of her Styles book which was all about using up your yarn stash.
Knitwords magazine is no longer being published but you can sometimes get them on amazon.com.
Vegemetarianism
Make Basil, Cucumber, and Tomato sandwiches this summer.
Don’t make the millet recipe from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook from America’s Test Kitchen.
Episode 20 - Summer Knitting
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Events
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is July 18.
Emma Urban of Urban Dreams Farm was our guest speaker at the May meeting.
TKGA has a machine knitting masters program.
28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net. There are only a few spots left.
Check out Episode 12 to hear about the CSM retreat on Lake Michigan.
InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9 featuring Tom the Machine Knitting Guy.
Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16.
Acquisitions
I thought about ordering some Felici self striping sock yarn from KnitPicks but I didn’t.
Hand Knitting
I finished the socks that were started as the first pattern on the free Knit-Along 2016: Socks with Lucy Neatby on craftsy.com but I used the stitch pattern from Hermione’s Everyday Sock for the leg to save some time. The yarn is called Sakkie.
I also have been making cotton dishcloths using the Boxy Dishcloth pattern.
Machine Knitting
We had a knit along for the Gone for the Weekend Tee from knititnow.com.
I used Garment Designer software for sleeveless tops but my gauge is causing me trouble.
I have another machine knit top that actually did work out. It is the Linen Top pattern by Kat Coyle.
Resources
craftsy.com will launch a new class by Sally Melville soon called Stash Busting Secrets for Sweater Knitting and More. Contact Sally via Ravelry at Sallyknits for a half price coupon. The class will be an updated Craftsy version of her Styles book which was all about using up your yarn stash.
The former News and Views magazine/newsletter is now Country Knitting of Maine.
I mentioned June Hemmons Hiatt who wrote The Principles of Knitting. She is teaching a class about gauge at Vogue Knitting Live in November in Minneapolis.
Vegemetarianism
I made delicious crab fakes using a recipe from a book called The Meatlover’s Meatless Cookbook - Vegetarian Recipes Carnivores Will Devour.
I’m going to cook millet using a recipe from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook from America’s Test Kitchen. Millet - it’s not just birdseed!
Bonus Interview Episode with Sally Melville
Sally Melville’s website is sallymelvilleknits.com
Her Designs on Ravelry
A list of all her books. Buy them wherever you want but please support your local yarn store.
Sally Melville Styles: A Unique and Elegant Approach to Your Yarn Collection
The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch
The Knitting Experience Book 2: The Purl Stitch
The Knitting Experience: Book 3: Color
Warm Knits, Cool Gifts
Mother-Daughter Knits
Knitting Pattern Essentials
Susan Gaugliumi
Sally’s Craftsy Classes
Intarsia: Basics and Beyond
Wear What You Knit: Perfect Sweater Fit & Style
Essential Techniques Every Knitter Should Know
Sally will send listeners a half price link to her classes! Message her at Sallyknits on Ravelry.
Susan’s Craftsy Classes
Machine Knitting: Essential Techniques
Special Techniques for Machine Knitting: Color & Texture
Knitting as Warp - see this pattern which is the cover pattern on the Styles book. This purse would be a great way to start this technique.
Chris Bylsma - a knitwear designer and instructor who also teaches how to seam with the mattress stitch. Sally learned to do it from her knitting machine manual!
Knitter’s graph paper link.
Sally’s Memories Sweater pattern
Sally’s Universal Vest pattern
Sally’s L’Enveloppe pattern
Here’s a link to one of the machine knitted versions made by a member of our machine knitting guild - our own MaMaLaMaKnits.
Sally’s Gray Cardigan pattern. Here’s Carl’s gray cardigan that I knit on my mid-gauge knitting machine.
Sally teaches on a cruise once a year - on craftcruises.com.
Sally taught that weekend at Nautical Yarn in Ludington. It's a great shop and it's run by very nice and knitterly people. Lots of people stayed at the Cartier Mansion which was beautiful!
Bonus Interview Episode with Alessandrina Costa
Alessandrina.com
Just in case you have a copy of this magazine in your library, I read about her in Machine Knitters Source magazine Jan/Feb 1994. Article begins on page 20.
Sandy came to the US on the Andrea Doria.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Rhode Island School of Design
Her work is carried at Cambridge Artist’s Cooperative
Episode 19 - Boston
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The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry.
I rave about ichthammol ointment for horses.
Events
At Spring Fling 2016 I saw Carol Scott (truethreads@aol.com) and Sandee Cherry. Sarah Etchinson was also there as was Gini Woodward and Jan Richards.
I recorded an interview with Sally Melville to be aired next month. She was teaching at the Wine & Wool Weekend put on by Carole at Nautical Yarn shop in Ludington, MI. The event was at the Cartier Mansion. Steven Be is teaching at the fall event.
28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net.
InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9 featuring Tom the Machine Knitting Guy.
Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16.
Acquisitions
I ended up buying a blue and a green gauge rule at Distinctive Knits website.
I like to peruse the discussions on the Machine Knitting group on Ravelry. I met Sandy. I’ll publish my interview with her soon.
I added a KG-93 G-carriage, the KC-900 color changer, intarsia carriages for the standard, mid-gauge, and bulky machines, as well as a KG-89 to my studio.
I now have a cone of Yeoman Aurora Wool-way yarn and lots and lots of yarn from Sandy. Sandy came to the US on the Andrea Doria.
Hand Knitting
I signed up for the free Knit-Along 2016: Socks with Lucy Neatby on craftsy.com but I’ve had to switch to a different stitch pattern. I’m now using the one from Hermione’s Everyday Sock.
Machine Knitting
Dishcloths using the #2 standard punchcard or #30 elongated in Stitch World.
Working on a MK version of L’Enveloppe.
Resources
Pop Knitting by Britt-Marie Christoffersson
Machine Knitting the Technique of Slipstitch by Denise Musk
American’s Test Kitchen recipe for Pasta with Cauliflower got a five star review from the mother-in-law.
Episode 18 - Generations
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The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry.
The 2016 Crank-In and Homecoming is going on right now through April 10 at Cape Girardeau, MO. Put on by the Erlbacher company.
The Spring Fiber Expo is April 9-10 in Ann Arbor, MI at the Washtenaw Fairgrounds.
I’m going to Spring Fling 2016 in Peru, IN.
DAK workshop featuring Charlene Shafer for April 29 - 30. For more information, call Cathy directly at 734-243-3016.
28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. With the increased interest in machine knitting, this event may fill up early. Cathy’s email address is: monroeknitseminar@att.net.
InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9.
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild will be trekking to Forma Fiber Arts in Whitmore Lake, MI.
Addi DPNs - blunter end and pointier end on the same needle!
Craftsy class called Knit Faster with Portuguese Knitting with Andrea Wong
I signed up for the free Knit-Along 2016: Socks with Lucy Neatby on craftsy.com but I’ve had to switch to a different stitch pattern. I’m now using the one from Hermione’s Everyday Sock.
I added knit sleeves to my zippered fleece vest and I used Paton’s Kroy Socks FX to knit them on my mid-gauge LK150 machine.
I made a pullover sweater from a custom sized for me pattern on KnititNow.com using a very large hank of yarn from Newton’s Country Yarns. It is Finished-Finished-Finished per the Knitmore Girls Podcast.
I used five colors of Rowan Pure Wool Worsted yarn for my tuck stitch blanket that I am seriously considering frogging.
I suggest that beginners use the Diana Sullivan’s Goldilocks Challenge book and DVD set.
Or Charlene Schaffer’s Mid-Gauge Basics + Much More.
Or Kathryn Douberly’s The Answer Lady’s Machine Knitting Notebook.
Or Cheryl Brunette’s Your First Bond Sweater Youtube videos.
Cooks Illustrated Classic Stuffed Peppers is one of our favorite recipes that I’ve converted to vegetarian using a soy product called Meatless Crumbles from SimpleTruth.com.
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The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry.
A really big circular sock machine event is April 6-10 at Cape Girardeau, MO. Put on by the Erlbacher company.
The Spring Fiber Expo is coming up on April 9-10 in Highland, MI.
I’m going to Spring Fling 2016 in Peru, IN.
DAK workshop featuring Charlene Shafer for April 29 - 30. For more information, call Cathy directly at 734-243-3016.
28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. With the increased interest in machine knitting, this event may fill up early. Cathy’s email address is: monroeknitseminar@att.net.
InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9.
The Ladies Who Lunch had lunch at Biga Lora in Ann Arbor and had excellent thin crust pizza and beer.
We shopped for coned yarn at Forma Fiber Arts in Whitmore Lake, MI.
I did some grocery shopping at Hauxing market in Ypsilanti, MI.
I bought two knitting machines from my neighbor - the Brother 260E bulky gauge and the Brother 940 standard gauge.
I was able to buy a replacement needle here: Denise interchangeable needles on Ebay.
Check out the Ask Jack videos if you want to clean and lubricate your knitting machine.
Malabrigo Sock yarn shrinks in the dryer.
I frogged back to the heel the toe up socks with KnitCircus Gradient Stripes yarn. I need a stretchy rib for the leg.
I often use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by the Sox Therapist especially for toe up socks.
I re-started and re-paused the 10 Stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown. I’m using Zauberball yarn in the Tropical Fish colorway and incorporating the Waste Yarn Wrap technique for a totally reversible blanket by Lucy Neatby.
I broke one of my Lantern Moon Wood Sox Stix double pointed needles!
I used five colors of Rowan Pure Wool Worsted yarn for my tuck stitch blanket. If I don’t frog it for being too long and too narrow, I will use Diana Sullivan’s Scalloped Fold Over Trim for the edge.
I made a cast on rag using The Answer Lady’s YouTube video.
The Bond knitting machine videos by Cheryl Brunette demonstrate how weight is needed to cast on.
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The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry.
A really big circular sock machine event is April 6-10 at Cape Girardeau, MO. Put on by the Erlbacher company.
The Spring Fiber Expo is coming up on April 9-10 in Highland, MI.
I’m going to Spring Fling 2016 in Peru, IN.
I forgot to mention that Cathy Reaume has organized a DAK workshop featuring Charlene Shafer for April 29 - 30. For more information, call Cathy directly at 734-243-3016.
28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. With the increased interest in machine knitting, this event may fill up early. Cathy’s email address is: monroeknitseminar@att.net.
At Jessica Knits in Scottsdale I got two hanks of Meadow yarn from the Fibre Company in Ladyslipper to make Axis.
At Isabelle’s Parlour (no website) in Wickenburg I got a hank of Paca Peds HT sock yarn in the color Mermaids Go Walking.
I plan to knit the Cotton Lace Ponchette with the Ice yarn. I couldn’t find this yarn in Ravelry.
My vacation knitting was a pair of top down mittens knit with Ambiente yarn. Interesting yarn with great colors.
No love for the toe up socks with KnitCircus Gradient Stripes yarn. I like the yarn but not my gauge.
The Answer Lady and Ask Jack have great information for do it yourself machine maintenance.
The Knitting School in Seattle, WA
Helen got her degree at Trent Polytechnic which is now Notingham Trent University.
Watch a Hague linker in action on YouTube.
Helen teaches at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and she has a line of knitwear accessories.
Yarn sources:
http://www.todd-duncan.co.uk
Zegna Baruffa yarn at Colourmart.
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Lake Superior State University list of banished words for 2016.
The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry.
I’m going to Spring Fling 2016 in Peru, IN.
The Artful Ewe in Port Gamble, WA is a cool shop in a cool town.
So Much Yarn in Seattle, WA was packed with knitters when I was there. I bought two balls of Freia yarn after hearing about it on the Actually Knitting podcast.
When I got to Portland, OR I went to Yarnia for the cones of yarn to order.
After returning to Michigan, I went to the Yarn Garden shop in Charlotte where I bought a skein of Lang Jawool sock yarn, the Sock Ruler, two skeins of orange Cascade Roslyn yarn, and a little ceramic dish that looks like knit fabric by Charan Sachar.
Sadly, there is no sense in linking to Davidson Old Mill Yarn but here’s the article about the history of the place printed in the Lansing State Journal.
Nature Spun sport weight is great for color work mittens.
Brittany size 2mm double pointed needles are bluntly beautiful.
Signature Arts needles are also beautiful she said pointedly.
I finished the Rose Red hat by Ysolda Teague with Brooklyn Tweed Loft yarn.
I’m working on toe up socks with KnitCircus Gradient Stripes yarn.
I recommend the LK150 mid-gauge knitting machine to beginners. Everyone should take Susan Guagliumi’s Craftsy class.
Design your own sweater with Garment Designer software.
Watch for the bonus episode with the interview with Helen Sharp of The Knitting School.
Episode 14 - Pacific Northwest Purples
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Whipple surgery is often for pancreatic cancer patients, but my sister had it for a different cancer.
Seattle Times Rants and Raves
Puget Sound and ferry boats
Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry.
Spring Fling 2016
Churchmouse Yarns & Teas
Turkish Bed Socks
Eucalan Wrapture no-rinse wool wash
Brooklyn Tweed Loft
Stitched in Sweden podcast on YouTube
Rose Red hat pattern by Ysolda Teague
Isager yarn and Classic Knits book
Malabrigo Sock yarn
Linen Stitch scarf
Knit Stitch by Sally Melville
Purl Stitch by Sally Melville
l’enveloppe pattern by Sally Melville
Paton’s Classic Wool yarn
Paton’s Kroy Sock - stripes yarn
KnitCircus Gradient Stripes yarn
The Knitting School and Helen Sharp
Episode 13 - Ton of Wool
Susan Gaugliumi’s class on Craftsy is called Machine Knitting: Essential Techniques. Here’s a link for half off www.craftsy.com/ext/SusanGuagliumi_6832_H
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Daylight Saving Time is bad! Watch this.
RainX 2 in 1 Window Cleaner is good!
Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry.
Habu Textile yarns
Sock yarn - denim blue alpaca, mohair, wool, and nylon blended sock yarn from a farm in Chelsea
A possibility for my super soft alpaca yarn: get dressed in the dark pattern by Denise Chevalier
Ton of Wool yarn - sadly no longer available
Paradoxical Mittens by Lucy Nearby
Ten Stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown
Zauberball yarn
Classic Elite Commotion yarn - also sadly no longer available
Knit It Now is a subscription website for machine knitting (flat bed)
Episode 12 - Apples, Knitting, and Festivals
Fiber Expo in Ann Arbor, Michigan
October 24-25
Madonna Webster’s Santa and Snowman scarf patterns are not on Ravelry but check out the Knitting Paradise website. She is a member with a screen name of MadsWeb.
Chris’ book of patterns for things to make with the CSM that aren’t socks can be found at blurb.com. Look for Christine Smith's store or, by title, "Knock Your Sock Off of your Circular Sock Machine" and "Tubes to Treasures".
These are the links:
http://www.blurb.com/books/637639-knock-your-socks-off-of-your-circular-sock-machine
http://www.blurb.com/books/1909502-tubes-to-treasures
Interknit Machine Knitters in Glen Ellyn IL.
Gini Knits by Gini Woodward is on Facebook.
Paton’s Classic Wool
Regia sock yarn with colors by Arne and Carlos
Tekapo 8 ply wool yarn by Ashford Wheels and Looms in NZ ashford.co.nz.
Plasti-Dip
Meristem mittens by Maria Monstka
Nature Spun sport weight wool in the Pomegranate colorway
Color Affection by Veera Välimäki
Socks that Rock in the Haida colorway
Lion Brand Sock-Ease in the Taffy colorway
Malabrigo sock yarn in the Primavera colorway
Kusha Kusha scarf from Purl Bee
Habu Textile yarns
2/48 fine merino
1/20 silk stainless 69% silk, 31% stainless
Hand Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters by Susan Guagliumi
News & Views for May/June 2008 I saw a pattern for a Funnel Neck Shell by Kathryn Doubrley.
Craftsy classes:
Sweater Surgery with Carol Feller
The Essential Guide to Finishing Handknits with Anne Hanson
Episode 11 - Slipper Mash Up
World’s most expensive hand cream is Infinite Aloe Skin Care contact them at infinitealoe.com.
Cindy who restores vintage CSMs (and sells lycra)
thefiberartist@yahoo.com
Chris who has written a book of patterns for things to make with the CSM that aren’t socks. Sorry, I can’t find her contact information.
Spinners Flock
Finger Lakes Machine Knitting Seminar in NY fingerlakesknitting.com
Interknit Machine Knitters event with Gini Woodward in Glen Ellyn IL on 10/10-11.
Carol Scott truethreads@aol.com
Tekapo 8 ply wool yarn by Ashford Wheels and Looms in NZ ashford.co.nz.
Twin Birch Products knitting needles
twinbirchproducts.com
Knitting on the Fringe yarn store
knittingonthefringe.com
Happy Camper Tote bag
naturallife.com.
Kusha Kusha scarf from Purl Bee
Habu Textile yarns
2/48 fine merino
1/20 silk stainless 69% silk, 31% stainless
Browning & Wolff red yarns in merlot, cayenne, and sun dried tomato
Cascade 220 in color 4001
Triangle markers by Clover
Nova Cubics DPNs
Legacy Lace yarn in the Deep Plum colorway
Duffers 19 Row Felted Slippers by Mindie Tallack
Felted Clogs by Beverly Galeskas
Ladies House Slippers by Monique Rae
Color Affection by Veera Välimäki
Meristem mittens by Maria Monstka
Nature Spun sport weight wool in the Pomegranate colorway
Patons Kroy yarn
Ambiente yarn
Susan Guagliumi on Craftsy? I hope so.
Episode 10 - Fair Enough
Ravelry
This podcast now has a group on Ravelry called “Hand y Machine Knitting Podcast”.
What Would Ruthie Say?
Ruthie would say “You’re never too old to learn and there is always something new to consider.”
Likes & Dislikes
I like concentrated garlic juice for mosquito abatement and I dislike houses turned into office space.
Events
July 22-23, 2016 is the date for the next Monroe knitting machine event in Monroe, Michigan. Contact Cathy Reaume(734)-243-3016. monroeknitseminar@att.net
Stitches Midwest was large and busy and hit my wallet hard this year!
Jackson County Fair August 9-15, 2015. The machine knit gray cardigan won a blue ribbon. Gray ribbed socks made on the Legare 400 CSM also won a blue ribbon. My fair isle hat hand knit this past winter won a blue ribbon in that category. The hand knit lunch hour mittens won a red ribbon as did the 28’s Big Sister 77 shawl.
Michigan Fiber Festival coming up August 15-16 near Allegan, Michigan.
Circular Sock Machine gathering in Grand Ledge, Michigan August 22, 2015. This event is organized by Carol Larsen of Rivers Edge Fiber Arts http://www.riversedgefiberarts.com/
and Eric Wolff of Browning and Wolff
http://www.browningandwolff.etsy.com/
Interknit Machine Knitters seminar with Gini Woodward. October 10-11, 2015 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Acquisitions
Malabrigo sock yarn in the 859 Primavera colorway.
Huasco extra fine merino yarn by Araucania color #014 won on the bus to Stitches.
Das Paar 75-25% wool blend by Schoppel purchased from The Fold booth.
Ambiente superwash merino sock yarn also from The Fold booth.
Miss Babs Tarte sock yarn 75% merino, 15% nylon, 10% tencel in the Bat S**t Crazy colorway.
Miss Babs Yet 2 ply lace weight 65% merino, 35% tussah silk in three colors: Lilac, Spread Your Wings, and Moss.
Knit Circus gradient stripe yarn in two colors: Wit and Learning Stripes which is 75% Corriedale and 25% nylon and Watermelon Stripes in the 80% super wash merino with 20% nylon.
Diana Sullivan’s DVDs and books - 101 Tips and Tricks, Ribber Scarves, Baby Blankets, Finishing Tips
The Answer Lady’s Machine Knitting Notebook, Knitting and Sew On, Merry Go Round cardigan pattern, and Every Which Way (all about reversible cables).
Color Affection pattern.
Hand Knitting
I finished the slip stitch socks with Malabrigo sock yarn in the 850 Archangel colorway.
The Gusset-Heel Gansey Sock by Katherine Misegades is coming along slowly. I’m sorry once again about the mispronunciation of her name. Knitting with Beaverslide Dry Goods merino wool.
Color Affection with the Miss Babs Yet yarns.
Machine Knitting
Brother’s birthday socks in Lana Grossa Mega Boots Stretch Softcolor in the color #509.
Ribbed socks using Eric’s delicious yarn.
The mismatched socks in Red Heart Heart and Sole yarn in the Congo colorway were frogged and reknit.
All are knit with either the NZAK 60 cylinder or the Legare 400 72 cylinder. The cuff is 1 by 1 rib, the leg is 3 by 1 rib, short row heel and either a hand knit round toe or a short row toe done on the machine and later grafted.
Contact Information
My Ravelry name is annejeneer. Send me a friend request and please consider joining our Ravelry group for this podcast. I would love to hear from you - especially if you want to come on the show to talk about your own machine knitting experiences.
Bonus Music Track
Love Song by Nicholas Nugent.
Ravelry
This podcast now has a group on Ravelry called “Hand y Machine Knitting Podcast”.
What Would Ruthie Say?
Ruthie would say “Eat your food, don’t waste it!” I say to eat your food while it’s fresh.
Events
July 24-25 is the Monroe knitting machine event in Monroe, Michigan. Contact Cathy Reaume(734)-243-3016. monroeknitseminar@att.net
Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg Illinois August 6-9
Jackson County Fair August 9-15, 2015.
Michigan Fiber Festival August 15-16 near Allegan, Michigan.
Circular Sock Machine gathering in Grand Ledge, Michigan August 22, 2015. This event is organized by Carol Larsen of Rivers Edge Fiber Arts http://www.riversedgefiberarts.com/
and Eric Wolff of Browning and Wolff
http://www.browningandwolff.etsy.com/
Acquisitions
I bought one skein of yarn from Julianas Fibre it is the Silver Lining Sock yarn.
Opal sock yarn for Detroit Tiger fans.
Ardent by Janina Kallio.
Hand Knitting
I finished 28’s Big Sister 77 by Lynne Ashton. Made from sock yarn from Three Waters Farm on Etsy. It is for the Knitgirllls KAL.
I am making a pair of slip stitch socks with Malabrigo sock yarn in the 850 Archangel colorway.
I’ve begun my vacation knitting by casting on the Gusset-Heel Gansey Sock by Katherine Misegades. I’m sorry about the mispronunciation of her name. Knitting with Beaverslide Dry Goods merino wool.
Machine Knitting
Brother’s birthday socks in Lana Grossa Mega Boots Stretch Softcolor in the color #509.
Spouse’s socks in Eric’s yarn.
Fair entry in Regia Racing Color socks in the Mini Cooper colorway #8891.
TBD socks in HPKY Donegal Sock Yarn Superwash Colorway unknown.
Mismatched socks in Red Heart Heart and Sole yarn in the Congo colorway.
All are knit with either the NZAK 60 cylinder or the Legare 400 72 cylinder. The cuff is 1 by 1 rib, the leg is 3 by 1 rib, short row heel and either a hand knit round toe or a short row toe done on the machine and later grafted.
Contact Information
My Ravelry name is annejeneer. Send me a friend request and please consider joining our Ravelry group for this podcast. I would love to hear from you - especially if you want to come on the show to talk about your own machine knitting experiences.
Episode 8 - What Would Ruthie Say?
Ravelry
This podcast now has a group on Ravelry called “Hand y Machine Knitting Podcast”. Please join up. Thanks to Siobhan, Grania, Jan, yorksett, Lisa and Pam for posting.
What Would Ruthie Say?
I forgot to mention that Ruthie is my mother’s name! Ha! That would have been relevant. Ruthie would say “Use your library to save money!”
Likes & Dislikes
Judy Judy rules! LIKE!
Rascally rabits! DISLIKE!
Events
July 24-25 is the Monroe knitting machine event in Monroe, Michigan. Contact Cathy Reaume(734)-243-3016. monroeknitseminar@att.net
Jackson County Fair August 9-15, 2015.
Michigan Fiber Festival August 15-16 near Allegan, Michigan.
Circular Sock Machine gathering in Grand Ledge, Michigan August 22, 2015.
This event is organized by Carol Larsen of Rivers Edge Fiber Arts http://www.riversedgefiberarts.com/
and
Eric Wolff of Browning and Wolff
http://www.browningandwolff.etsy.com/
Acquisitions
I bought one skein of yarn from Three Waters Farm on Etsy. It is for the Knitgirllls KAL.
I mentioned these patterns:
Hummingbird socks by Sandi Rosner from the Knittter’s Book of Socks.
Morning Dove Shawlette by Pam Jemelian
Ardent by Janina Kallio
28’s Big Sister 77 by Lynne Ashton.
Hand Knitting
Paradoxical Mittens by Lucy Neatby
Opal Sock Yarn Bunny by Susan B. Anderson
No love on the Aranami shawl this month.
Machine Knitting
Spouse’s v-neck saddle-shoulder cardigan on the LK 150 machine. I used the Cochenille Garment Designer software to create the pattern.
I used Lopi yarn in color number 0052 (gray).
CSM socks for the nephew-in-law’s 50th birthday felted dramatically so he got a pair that I had made for the spouse that he hadn’t yet worn. I don’t think my nephew-in-law appreciated the socks but he was distracted so hopefully he will learn about the wonderfulness when he puts them on someday.
Resources
Craftsy classes consulted during the finishing of the gray cardigan - The Essential Guide to Finishing Hand Knits with Anne Hanson and Essential Techniques Every Knitter Should Know with Sally Melville.
Couture button sewing tutorial by the Knitmore Girls to sew on the buttons with backer buttons for stability.
Cochenille Garment Designer software used for creating the gray cardigan pattern.
One row buttonhole tutorial (I used Sally Melville’s description in the Knit Stitch book). Bing it for yourself!
Contact Information
My Ravelry name is annejeneer. Send me a friend request and please consider joining our Ravelry group for this podcast. I would love to hear from you - especially if you want to come on the show to talk about your own machine knitting experiences.
Episode 7 - A major life event
Bygones
Are you on Ravelry? If so, would you join a group devoted to this podcast? I mean you don’t have to be really devoted to it but would you join it? I need to have at least three people before I can be a group.
Major life announcement
I’ve retired - or will be retired by June 30.
A plan for a structured week:
- A day to plan and shop for our meals and do other errands.
- A housecleaning day.
- An anti-procrastination day.
- An outside activity day like bike riding or kayaking.
- An cultural enrichment day.
- A stay-at-home day for reading or knitting.(Just one day??)
- A long term project day.
Also write notes to family and friends - longhand.
Likes & Dislikes
No furnace and no air conditioning in May! Lowest gas and electric utility bill of the year. LIKE!
Paperwork always piles up. DISLIKE!
Events
Circular Sock Machine gathering in Grand Ledge, Michigan
This event was organized by Carol Larsen of Rivers Edge Fiber Arts http://www.riversedgefiberarts.com/
and
Eric Wolff of Browning and Wolff
http://www.browningandwolff.etsy.com/
Come to the next one on August 22.
July 24-25 is the Monroe knitting machine event in Monroe, Michigan. Contact Cathy Reaume(734)-243-3016.
Acquisitions
I bought one skein of hand dyed yarn from Carol Larsen and six balls of Zauberball in the Tropical Fish colorway to make the Ten Stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown. Check out the project that inspired me.
Here’s the Youtube video link two parts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnBEWkQABtQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GQxCwxSAtU
Hand Knitting
For Angie’s baby girl:
Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat by Greg Cohoon. The pattern costs $3.00 but Greg is donating all the proceeds to Family Support Network of Central Carolina.
I made the newborn size and then dyed it pink.
For Sara’s baby girl:
Miss Daisy cardigan by Lisa Chemrey.
I used some hand spun yarn (White Pine Fiberworks) that had been in my stash forever. I bought it at the Spinner’s Flock event in Chelsea.
I used Wilton’s food safe cake dyes to dye yarn. Here is a link to their site with all the information about yarn dyeing.
I used a skein of Steinbach Wolle Activ Pronto 6 ply sock yarn.
I made a pair of Turkish Bed Socks.
No love on the Aranami shawl this month.
I finished the lunchtime mittens.
I forgot to mention that I started and finished knit the Golden Cherries Shawlette by Pam Jemelian. I used Quince and Co Chickadee yarn.
Machine Knitting
Spouse’s v-neck saddle-shoulder cardigan on the LK 150 machine. I used the Cochenille Garment Designer software to create the pattern.
All pieces are knitted and blocked and are awaiting seaming and a hand knitted button band and lower edge.
I used Lopi yarn.
After I get this podcast episode uploaded, I’m going to work on seaming and hand knitting the ribbing at the hem and the button bands. I may have enough Lopi yarn in color number 0052 (gray) for a shawl collar.
Next up is machine knitted socks for my nephew-in-law’s 50th birthday.
Contact Information
Check out my personal card.
Episode 6 Show Notes - Spring Fling Recap
You should listen to Paula’s Knitting Pipeline Podcast
Charlene Shafer’s Knit Knack Shop
Susan Guagliumi, author, instructor
Sandee Cherry, author, pattern designer
Susan Lazear, professor, designer, software development
Sarah Etchison, machine knitting instructor
Barb Endler and Sue Adams, great instructors
pork tenderloin sandwich, an Indiana treat
Tamm Yarns
Turkish Bed Socks
Neon Now by Plymouth Yarns
Aranami shawl by Olga Buraya-Kefelian
l’enveloppe by Sally Mellville
Lindy Chain by Knit Picks
Diamond Select Footsie color 409
CSM gathering in Grand Ledge Michigan April 25, 2015
Monroe Seminar July 24-25, 2015
Cathy Reaume(734)-243-3016
My Ravelry name is annejeneer. You can reach me there.
Show notes can be found at: handymachineknitting.libsyn.com
Episode 5 - I’ve Been Schooled
Bygones
Cough, cough
Hand Knitting
I finished the knitting on my l’envelope.
Lunch hour mittens based on this pattern.
Vuorelan luumut
Machine Knitting
A 5 x 1 pair of 60 stitch socks on the NZAK Paton’s Kroy Socks FX – chambray colors.
A 3 x 1 ribbed pair of 60 stitch socks on the NZAD
Bergere de France.
Likes and Dislikes
Like - The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook
Dislike - Disrespectful library patrons
Acquisitions
Knit Stop in Indianapolis, IN
Squishy yarn
Nomad Yarns in Plainfield, IN
Malabrigo Sockyarn in the color way Archangel
Events
Spring Fling April 17 – 18 in Peru Indiana
Mid-Michigan CSM Social Gathering April 25 in Grand Ledge, MI.
Carol Larsen and Eric Wolff
River's Edge Fiber Arts, and Browning & Wolff
517-643-9968
carol@riversedgefiberarts.com
CSM Class Recap
JCCampbell Folk School in Brasstown NC
Excellent instructors - Lucy Best and Eric Wolff
Johnson City is the home of East Tennessee State University.
Two-Part Invention In A-Minor composed by my son, Nick.
My Ravelry name is annejeneer.
Bygones
I apologized for coughing into the microphone in Episode 3. Prescription cough syrup didn’t do much for me but I had much better luck with an over the counter bottle of Robitusin with an antihistamine. I also mentioned the Folk School in Brasstown NC where I took a class about CSMs.
Likes/Dislikes
I complained about exercise videos. I am working my way through the Insanity program.
Bonus Dislike: Daylight Saving Time is back and we hates it. Here is a great video called “How is this still a thing?” It has a bit of salty language, the worst of which was bleeped out.
Swatching
The proposed gray cardigan sweater will be knit with Lopi yarn. I am using both the Charcoal Ribbed and the Classic Male cardigan patterns as the major influences. I plan to knit it on the LK150 machine.
No handout or links for Leslye Solomon’s swatch philosophy. I also mentioned Sally Melville and her Craftsy class.
For machine swatchers
This yellow gauge rule (scroll down to item #99861) is very helpful when you measure across 30 stitches and 40 rows.
For hand swatchers
If the desired gauge is 16 stitches over 4 inches or 10 cm, cast on three times 16 or 48 stitches on a suitable waste yarn and a few rows (at least 5 rows). Change to project yarn and knit 20-40 as many as you can stand. Switch back to waste yarn for a few rows, let’s say 5 rows. Bind off or just remove from the needles. Steam swatch to set stitches and even everything out. Thread a thin contrasting color yarn or thread on each side of center 16 stitches of the swatch. Measure between the thread markers in tenths of an inch or in centimeters. Take three measurements and average them for your gauge for that swatch. Decide from there if you like the fabric and want to adjust your pattern to suit this gauge or if you prefer to change needle sizes to get the exact gauge you need or want. I find that row gauge is less important in hand knitting, generally, but it is easier to measure.
MK finished objects
6 pairs of socks using Red Heart Heart and Sole, Knit Picks Stroll Tweed, Kroy stripes, and Lana Grossa (shown). Not shown are the Trekking and another tweed yarn from Browning & Wolffe. Check out the projects on Ravelry if you want to see additional pictures and read about the particulars.
HK works in progress
I have lost that loving feeling for my lunch hour socks. Unknown yarn knitted toe up with the skyp rib pattern for top of foot. Destined for frogging.
I restarted l’envelope by Sally Melville knitted with size 10 Denise needles and Mountain Colors wool crepe yarn, held double.
Yarn Acquisition
Yarn purchased at the CSM class from Eric Wolffe. I bought lots of the Alpaca-Merino-Acrylic 50 gram balls as well as a skein of tweed yarn, and one angora-acrylic yarn.
Links for the Bonus Interview Episodes
Susan Guagliumi
Carol Scott truethreads@aol.com
Style.com
College of DuPage
This interview was recorded in October 2014 at Vogue Knitting Live in Chicago Illinois.
If you haven't already, you should check out all three of the machine knitting books Susan has written and, if you're a big fan, check out the garden book as well.
Susan Guagliumi
Hand y Machine Knitting Podcast - Episode 3
Bygones
I improved the sound this time but I coughed near the end of the podcast so I apologize for that now.
Likes
Sugar cubes (not the band)
Dislikes
“Creative” singing of the national anthem
Hand Knitting Turkish Bed Socks using JoJoland Melody sock yarn - probably going to the frog pond
Toe up seed stitch ribbed sock using Trekking sock yarn colorway 177, started with Judy’s Magic Cast On (JMCO). All done and in my sock drawer.
Peerie Flooers hat by Kate Davies, done and glorious
Machine Knitting in Progress Shaker style socks made from a skein of Opal Schafpate colorway Paula - sent to recipient
Sock Architecture by Lara Neel
Coming Events
I’ll be attending the CSM knitting class at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC during the week of February 5 of 2015. Taught by instructors Lucy Best and Eric Wolff (his Etsy shop)
My husband is taking the Asian Cuisine cooking class.
I’ll be attending the Spring Fling Knitting Machine event in Indiana in April 2014. Susan Guagliumi and Diana Sullivan are two of the featured instructors.
My Ravelry name is annejeneer. You can reach me there. Show notes can be found at: handymachineknitting.libsyn.com
Episode 2 - Vogue Knitting Live Recap
Bygones
I changed the name of the podcast after the first episode!
Events
Vogue Knitting Live Recap
Susan Guagliumi
Leslye Solomon
Noro Silk Garden colorway 2090
blocking wires from Woolstock
Carol Scott truethreads@aol.com
Ravelry Groups
FLOSS
Sock Knitting Machines and Friends
Machine Knitting
Circular Sock Machine
Circular Sock Knitting Machine Society
and I forgot to mention this one
Erlbacher Gearhart Knitting Machine Co.
Likes
Vegetarian Times magazine
Dislikes
Rushing the Christmas season
Equipment
LK150 Knitting Machine (see link for Carol Scott)
Lopi yarn colorway 52 - a dark heathered charcoal
Charcoal Ribbed Cardigan from Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2006 designed by Kate Kuckro.
lambswool shawl collared cardigan sweater at Jos A Bank men’s clothing store (I can’t vouch for the quality of this sweater but it’s is tantalizingly inexpensive)
Coming Events
I’ll be attending the CSM knitting class at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC during the week of February 5 of 2015. Taught by instructors Lucy Best and Eric Wolff (his Etsy shop)
My husband is taking the Asian Cuisine cooking class.
I’ll be attending the Spring Fling Knitting Machine event in Indiana in April 2014. Susan Guagliumi and Diana Sullivan are two of the featured instructors.
Machine Knitting in Progress I made a tube from a skein of Opal Schafpate colorway Paula which will be made into a pair of afterthought heel socks.
I finished the Wrapped Sweater for All Seasons made with Lion Brand LB1878 and designed by Sandee Cherry
Hand Knitting in Progress Turkish Bed Socks using JoJoland Melody sock yarn. One is done and the other is nearly to the toe.
I am knitting a toe up seed stitch ribbed sock using Trekking sock yarn colorway 177, started with Judy’s Magic Cast On (JMCO). One sock done, the other one has just the toe done.
Happy New Year!