Hand y Machine Knitting

Episode 100 - February 2023 Making do EventsMary Ann Oger March 11-12, Tennessee Valley Machine Knitters Club - contact [email protected] 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 Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

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 Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

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 Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

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 Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

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 Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

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 Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

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. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

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 Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

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 VMVM Crispy but juicy hamburger - how do they do it? Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

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) Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram