Hopefully this will be helpful for those of you who want to do an afterthought heel but are a bit afraid of picking up stitches and snipping yarn in the middle of an otherwise perfectly functional sock tube. :-) Be brave!
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 12 - Open windows in February
Links to things I mentioned:
- Sockengerippe socks
- Syncopation socks
- Holland Handmade Podcast
- Zigzagular socks
- Ribbed socks KAL thread
- That beautiful yarn bowl from Darn Good Yarn
- The spectacle frames I picked out
Question of the Week
Have you ever knit a project for someone else that really tried your patience (and love for that person)? If so, what was it?
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 11 - Talking tats
Links to things I mentioned:
I lost my little slip of paper where I was writing down my links, so I am certain I forgot something but I'm not sure what! If you catch it, let me know.
The 500 Subscriber Giveaway is now closed.
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 10 - The prizes have landed!
Links to things I mentioned:
- Twisted socks
- Drakar socks
- Sockengerippe socks
- German twisted cast-on tutorial
- Ribbed socks KAL thread
- The Holland Handmade Podcast, as well as the Ravelry group
- This is the shop where I got the prize yarn
Question of the Week
Are there any demos/tutorials you would like me to do?
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 9 - Where did January go?
Links to things I mentioned:
- Basket Weave Rib socks
- Twisted socks
- Drakar socks
- Sockengrippe socks
- Ribbed socks KAL thread
- Still not sure if you can just click through to this, but here's my queue so you can see the socks I have planned for the cables months
- And it was Vicky of Baerenwolle who inspired me to do the Snozzberries socks, I mean how awesome are these?
- Last week's Knitting Expat podcast where Mina talks about her sock stretching issues
- And finally, here is a good video showing a Van de Graaff generator
Question of the Week
What is your favorite gauge for knitting socks? I knit quite tightly, usually around 8-10 sts/inch. Also, do you adjust your gauge to fit a pattern, or are you stubborn like me and you adjust a pattern to fit your default gauge?
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 8 - Snowpocalypse
Links to things I mentioned:
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 7 - Snowing in the South
Links to things I mentioned:
Question of the week:
What do you like to do for entertainment while you knit? I typically watch videos on Netflix or Youtube, or listen to podcasts. Got any favorites to recommend?
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 6 - Work it
Links to things I mentioned:
- Jeck socks
- Blueberry Waffle socks
- Melisandre socks
- Basket Weave Rib socks (help me pick yarn for these - lilac or blue/brown?)
- Fish Lips Kiss heel
- Ribbed socks KAL thread
- Knitting Expat Podcast (be sure to check out her January Sockathon!)
- Sticks + Twine Podcast
- This is the website for the bags I was talking about - here are the super cool giant totes I was failing to describe
Definitely feeling like there's something I forgot to link - if you notice it, please let me know!
Question of the week:
Have you ever gotten a non-knitting injury that has impacted your ability to knit? For me, it's usually burning my hands out of my own stupidity. Got a story you're willing to share?
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 5 - Fumbling through a knitting demo
Question of the Week:
Knitting notebooks - do you have one? If you do, what kind of notebook do you use? I like to have a small notebook around at all times for making quick notes or sketching out a pattern, but I don't bother to keep the insides of that notebook very pretty. I also use the notes app on my phone to jot down knitting reminders.
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 4 - The first time, every time
Sorry for the late upload! I had the video filmed but a series of unforeseen events kept me in Minnesota a day longer than planned. Better late than never, right?
Links to things that were mentioned:
Question of the Week:
What are your goals for 2016? Either knitting or other stuff that you would like to improve in your life (I have a list of goals for other areas of my life, like my juggling hobby and paying off student loans).
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 3 - 2015 Sock Recap
Links to things that were mentioned:
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 2 - A Spectacled Sleepyhead
I hope nobody minds this being posted a day early. Wesley and I are taking an impromptu trip up to DC and I already had the episode recorded, so better a day early than a day late, right? Also, if you see this when it's posted and you have any suggestions for yarn shops to visit in/within walking or Metro distance of downtown DC, let me know!
Links to things that were mentioned:
Nutkin sock pattern
The Sassy Sheep on Etsy
The Knitting Expat Podcast (one of my faves - I just got done watching all of her episodes from the beginning)
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 1 - Casting On
Patterns that I mentioned: