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Minisode - Photograph Knits

Episode 83

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 • Duration 15:04

This is the first episode in a series of minisodes inspired by topic requests that come from our generous Patreon supporters! Ya'll are the best!

Juliet asked us to talk about photographing our finished knits. While we're definitely not professional photographers, we've put together some tips that will help you get great shots of your projects so you can proudly share your knits with the fiber community!

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Rhinebeck Sweaters 2.0

Episode 82

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 • Duration 28:30

We're in the depths of a brutal heatwave here in New Hampshire, so we're beating the heat by dreaming of autumn. You know what that means: Rhinebeck Sweaters! (If you're not familiar with Rhinebeck, that's the NY Sheep and Wool Festival.)

What's on our needles this week:

Jessica: Easy V by Caitlin Hunter
Karen: Sunshine on my Shoulders by Lissy Jane

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73: Mosaic Knitting

Episode 73

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 • Duration 28:02

We'll be live on YouTube on June 6 at 6pm EST! Click here or go to makegoodpod.com/youtube.

This week's episode is all about mosaic knitting! In our Dear Scratch letter, we talk about what to do if your gauge is way off only on one particular type of project.

Tiny Tutorial on Mosaic Knitting from SweetGeorgia Yarns

Barbara Walker's Mosaic Knitting (1976)

A few patterns we love that feature mosaic knitting:

Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers
Crystal Star Wrap by Jen Peck
Dissent Cowl by Carissa Browning
Shift Collection from Andrea Mowry
- The Shift (cowl)
- Nightshift (shawl)
- Shifty (sweater)
- Shiftalong (hat)

What's on our needles this week:

Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane
Only Ocean by Sylvia McFadden

Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us! (no year, please!)

72: Oh Baby!

Episode 72

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 • Duration 31:36

This week we're talking about knitting for babies - what to make and (most controversial topic of all) what color to use!

Some baby knit patterns you might want to knit:

Hats

Bearly Bonnet by Pure Stitches (free download)
Beloved by TinCanKnits
November Balaclava Mini by PetitKnit

Socks / Baby Booties

Thickmas Socks by Summer Lee
Little Squirrel by TinCanKnits
Garter Stay-On Booties by Lisa Chemery

** Sweaters**

Baby Novus by Laura Nelkin
Gramps by TinCanKnits
In Threes: A Baby Cardigan

Rompers

Small Things Romper by Carina Spencer
Goldkind Romper by Karin Lundin

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What's on our needles this week:

71: Textured Knits

Episode 71

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 • Duration 35:35

We're talking about textured knitting this week!

Some of our favorite designers for textured knits:

Norah Gaughan - cables, twisted stitches, exploration of pleats
Brandi Cheyenne Harper - garter, ribbing, bulky texture
Irene Lin - textured fabric, cables, bobbles, lace
Blue Sky Fibers

What's on our needles this week:

Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane
Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak

Get ready for our summer KAL!

This round's theme is CABLES! We'll be kicking things off June 1.

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70: Stitch Markers

Episode 70

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 • Duration 36:53

We're talking about all the different ways you can use stitch markers. This week's letter is about how to preserve swatches from projects you've given as gifts.

What's on our needles this week:

Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak
Sunshine on my Shoulders by Lissy Jane

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69: Scotland!

Episode 69

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 • Duration 33:50

Our magical leaders - Rowan Tree Travel

Edinburgh yarn shops:

Some of the makers and artisans we got ot meet on our trip:

Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell of Di Gilpin Knitwear
Charlotte Flower - Charlotte Flower Chocolates
Julie Rutter of Black Isle Yarns
Emily Williams of Flutterbyknits
Yasmin & Travor of Island at the Edge Croft
Tania Jones of TJ Frog

The Canisp Sweater: https://flutterbyknits.com/pattern/canisp-sweater/

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68: Misfit yarn

Episode 68

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 • Duration 26:31

What's on our needles this week:

Sunshine on my Shoulders designed by Lissy Jayne
Saraswati Top designed by Julee McKessey

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See you in two weeks!

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67: I-Cords

Episode 67

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 • Duration 32:16

We mentioned I-Cords in last week's episode! This week we're talking about what they are and how you might be use them in your projects.

*Tools to create Knit an I-Cord: *

Lucet - a forked hand tool used in cord making: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet
I-Cord Knitting machine - Emma Fahrlander demonstration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-GET864Lbo
French Knitter - also called a knitting Nancy or a spool knitter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2deLwV1zXmA

I-Cord Uses:

Drawstrings (sweaters, shorts, baby booties, more!)
Decorative feature on hats (baby hats especially)
Ties to keep a hat on your head - attach them to earflaps - TinCanKnits has a blog post featuring their Beloved Bonnet
Appliqué
Shoe laces
Cord to hold your glasses!
Garland
Interweave link to projects: macrame plant hanger, braided bracelets, jump ropes, and braided coasters, trivets, and rugs!

Cast-on:
I-Cord Cast-On Video Tutorial from Brooklyn Tweed - includes video, and written instructions for both knitting flat and in the round)

Bind-off: - Clean, aesthetically pleasing finished edges to your project
I-Cord Bind-Off tutorial from Andrea Rangel

What's on our needles this week: The Make Good Stashdown is almost over!

66: Plant Fibers

Episode 66

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 • Duration 34:35

Designers' posts about waist shaping (not an exhaustive list, just a few that we like!):

Andrea Rangel - Dissent Mods Adding Waist Shaping
Amy Herzog - Waist Shaping Yes You Need Some

The Make Good Stashdown is still going!

It will continue until March 31, so there's still a little time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!)

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