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    make good: a knitting podcast

    Techniques, skillbuilding, pattern discussion, interviews with makers we adore, our favorite tools… and the knitting advice column you’ve been waiting for!

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    Minisode - Photograph Knits Aug 23, 2022

    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!

    Want more Make Good?

    • Follow us on Instagram @makegoodpod
    • Join our Patreon! We're so grateful to our Patreon supporters, who help us do this every week without ever taking on advertisers.
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    • Send a question to dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com and we'll answer it on an upcoming episode! (Please include your pronouns)
    • Visit Scratch Supply Co, online or in person!

    Rhinebeck Sweaters 2.0 Aug 16, 2022

    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

    Want more Make Good?

    • Follow us on Instagram @makegoodpod
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    • Visit Scratch Supply Co, online or in person!

    Trust the Process Aug 09, 2022

    Today we're talking about "trusting the process" - by request!

    In our letter we talk about how to adapt knitting techniques for one-handed knitting.

    One-handed knitting resources:

    • Elisabeth Ward's Youtube Channel
    • Mary OneHandKnitter's YouTube Channel
    • One-handed knitting aid
    • Healing Fibers

    Question Roundup Jul 26, 2022

    This week we're answering questions from listeners:

    • Valerie: how to balance knitting gifts for others with knitting for yourself;
    • Sima: What to do when your swatch gauge and your FO gauge just don't line up;
    • Micah: How to organize supplies for lots of different types of crafts;
    • Jordan: What to do when you DON'T SWATCH and your row gauge is off; and
    • Michelle: What aspects of our lives have grown and changed as a result of our knitting

    What’s on your Needles?

    • Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer
    • Easy V by Caitlin Hunter

    #MAKEGOODCABLES KAL

    Running through July 31st (THIS SUNDAY!)

    79: Substitute Gauge Jul 19, 2022

    We're talking about substituting yarn weights this week! Gauge, schmage. (You're going to need to swatch.)

    Resources:

    Tin Can Knits: Knitting a Garment at a Different Gauge

    Jacqueline Cieslak: Yarn Substitutions at Different Weights

    Jimmybeans Wool: Knitting Calculator (broad estimates)

    Sister Mountain - How to Estimate Yardage in Knitting Patterns

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer
    • Easy V by Caitlin Hunter

    Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

    Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable. We'll be finishing up July 31, but that doesn't mean you need to be done by then - there's still time to join!
    #makegoodcables (no year, please!)

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    78: Yarn Twist Jul 12, 2022

    This week we're revisiting something that came up during our episode about ply week before last and talking about directional twist in yarn.

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer
    • Easy V by Caitlin Hunter

    Podcasts we like to listen to!

    Jessica:

    • Love to Sew
    • Sounds Like a Cult
    • Spooked

    Karen:

    • I Don’t Even Own a Television
    • Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet
    • The Opportunist
    • Wild Thing

    Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

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

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    77: Benefits of Knitting Jul 05, 2022

    This week's episode is about the things (in addition to finished objects!) that we get from knitting.

    What's on our needles this week:

    • What’s on your Needles? Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer
    • Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska

    Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

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

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Please include your pronouns!

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    76: Ply Jun 28, 2022

    This week's episode is all about ply - it's a deep dive on the construction of yarn!

    Craft Yarn Council Standard Yarn Weight System

    Tutorials:

    • Avoid twisting your stitches by Arne and Carlos
    • How to join in the round without twisting from Cocoknits

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Sunshine on My Shoulders by Lissy Jane
    • Tied Knots by Justin Lorkowska

    Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

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

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    75: WIPs Jun 21, 2022

    This week we're talking about Works in Progress (sometimes known as WIPs). Sometimes a WIP will become a UFO (UnFinished Object).

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Sunshine on My Shoulders by Lissy Jane
    • Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska

    Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

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

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    74: Buttons! Jun 14, 2022

    We feel a bit knitting-adjacent this week - we're talking about buttons, and answering a Dear Scratch letter about cozy mysteries!

    ** Alternatives to buttons:**

    • Shawl pins - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=shawl%20pins
    • Screw in closures - https://juldesigns.com/screw-in-closures/
    • Holeless Buttons - https://www.purlandhank.com/shop-online/hole-less-buttons
    • Sweater clips - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=sweater+clips

    Knitting themed cozy mysteries:

    • Peggy Ehrhart: Knit & Nibble Mystery Series
    • Sally Goldenbaum - Seaside Knitters Mystery Series
    • Seaside Knitters Society
    • Maggie Sefton: A Knitting Mystery series
    • Allie Pleiter: A Riverbank Knitting Mystery

    Other themes:

    • Alexander McCall Smith: No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency
    • Karen Menuhin: Heathcliff Lennox Series
    • Alexia Gordon: Gethsemane Brown Mysteries
    • M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin series

    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! We cast on June 1, and there's definitely still time to join us - we hope you will!
    #makegoodcables (no year, please!)

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    73: Mosaic Knitting May 31, 2022

    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!
    #makegoodcables (no year, please!)

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Merch!

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    72: Oh Baby! May 24, 2022

    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

    *Longies and Diaper Covers *

    • Lamby Leggings by Sarah Lehto
    • Darling by Courtney Kelly

    Blankets

    • POP Blanket by TinCanKnits
    • Chevron Baby Blanket by Espace Tricot
    • Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket by Purl Soho

    Stuffed Animals

    • Mochi Mochi Land has some bigger designs
    • Susan B Anderson lots of sweet animals
    • Julie Williams - Little Cotton Rabbits
    • Rebecca Danger - The Big Book of Knitted Monsters

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane
    • Saraswati Top by Julee Mackessy

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    71: Textured Knits May 17, 2022

    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.

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    70: Stitch Markers May 10, 2022

    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! May 03, 2022

    Our magical leaders - Rowan Tree Travel

    Edinburgh yarn shops:

    • Ginger Twist
    • Kathy’s Knits

    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/

    Some other places we loved:

    • Scottish Crannog Centre
    • The Highland Folk Museum

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    68: Misfit yarn Apr 05, 2022

    What's on our needles this week:

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

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    See you in two weeks!

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    67: I-Cords Mar 29, 2022

    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:

    • Saraswati Top by Juley Mackessey

    The Make Good Stashdown is almost over!

    We'll be going live at 4:15 EST on Saturday, April 2 to celebrate the conclusion of the stashdown!

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    66: Plant Fibers Mar 22, 2022

    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!)

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    65: Your Questions Mar 15, 2022

    If we keep answering five question an episode, we might get caught up one of these days!

    The Make Good Stashdown is still going!

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

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    64: Quick Fixes Mar 08, 2022

    Sure, there are advanced techniques for eliminating those little knitting annoyances... but sometimes you just want a quick fix that will make the problem a little less obvious.

    Resources

    Five Ways to Neatly Bind Off the Last Stitch

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnston
    • Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman

    The Make Good Stashdown is still going!

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

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    63: Sweater Vocab Mar 01, 2022

    From neck to hem, cuff to cuff, we're pulling apart the sweater and learning how to refer to all the little pieces they're made of.

    Pattern links for examples of design elements

    NECKS:

    • Crew Neck - Love Note by TinCanKnits
    • V-Neck - Cumulus Blouse by PetiteKnit
    • Scoop Neck - Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli
    • Metropolis by Tanis Lavallee
    • Turtle Dove II by Espace Tricot
    • Boat Neck - The Weekender by Andrea Mowry
    • Ballet Neck - Dissent by Andrea Rangel
    • Cowl Neck - Star Crossed by Jacqueline Cieslak

    SLEEVES:

    • Circular - Ranunculus by Midair Hirose
    • Raglan - Flax by TinCanKnits
    • Saddle Shoulder - Penguono by Stephen West
    • Dolman - Letho by Natasja Hornby
    • Drop Shoulder - The Weekender by Andrea Mowry
    • Set-in Sleeves - The Oban Cardigan by Thea Colman

    HEMS:

    • Split Hem - Junegrass Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge

    The Make Good Stashdown is still going!

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

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    62: Test Knitting Feb 22, 2022

    This week's episode is about the test knitting process - what to expect, how to do it, and when you should probably give a testing call a pass. (Hint: It's if you don't want to to knit the thing.)

    *Resources: *

    • yarnpond.com
    • @fattestknits
    • School of Sweet Georgia Modern Colourwork Knitting

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson
    • Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman

    ** The Make Good Stashdown is going strong!**
    It's the last week of February - one month to go!
    Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!)

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    61: Steeking Feb 15, 2022

    This week we're tackling the less-scary-than-it-seems issue of steeking your projects. Cardigans, armholes, necklines - your scissors are your friend, we promise.

    View the transcript here

    *Anatomy of a Steek: *

    • Brooklyn Tweed diagrams: Steeking

    Securing a Steek

    • Crochet technique: Tin Can Knits Tutorial
    • Hand Sewing technique: Aleks Byrd Tutorial
    • Back Stitching Diagram (hand stitching): Embroidery How To
    • Machine Sewing technique: Interweave Tutorial

    Finishing a Steek

    • Hidden under a ribbon: Helene Magnussun Tutorial
    • Steek Sandwich: Kate Davies Tutorial
    • Knotted Steek: Tom of Holland Tutorial

    Kate Davies' helpful blog post with great photos of different steek finishes: What is a Steek
    An example of how to add a steek panel to a pullover pattern: Dissent Cardigan Hack

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson
    • Amberwing Socks designed by Summer Lee

    The Make Good Stashdown is still going!

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

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    60: Garter Stitch Feb 08, 2022

    Garter stitch is one of our favorite fabrics: elastic, stretchy, and squishy!

    NOTE: Karen said some nonsense about how to do a steeking panel during the question portion. Her nonsense was not correct. Listen to next week's episode instead of what she said here and you'll be much happier!

    First historical mention of garter stitch from The Lady’s Assistant for Executing Fancy and Useful Designs in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work here

    Book Recommendation

    • Knitting for Radical Self-Care by Brandi Cheyenne Harper

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

    • Melting Marl Shawl by Stephen West
    • Harvest by TinCanKnits
    • A Break in Tide Shawl by Tif Neilan
    • Afield by Fiona Alice
    • Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson
    • Amberwing Socks designed by Summer Lee

    The Make Good Stashdown is still going!

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

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    59: Hand Care Feb 01, 2022

    Stretches we mentioned in this week's episode

    1. Front of wrist stretch: turn palm up and use the other hand to pull fingertips down and back (toward the floor/elbow)
    2. Palm stretch: backs of hands facing each other, hook your thumbs and pull (gently!)
    3. Palm stretch 2: stretch your pinkies back with your other hand
    4. Knuckle decompression: pull gently on each finger with other hand
    5. Myofascial release of the forearm - squeeze one forearm with the other tight enough that you can move the skin back and forth about an inch. Push down toward wrist and hold for 60-90 seconds. Move to another spot on your forearm and do it again. You don’t need to do every inch of your forearm!

    Tools and supportive aid we mentioned this week:

    • BioTone Muscle and Join Relief Therapeutic Massage Creme
    • Compression gloves (whatever you want, just a few that I like):
      • Isotoner
      • Vive Arthritis and Compression Gloves
      • Dritz makes crafting-specific ones! Available at Joann Fabrics, Michaels, and online
      • LympheDIVAS - compression sleeves and more!
      • Knitting Comfortably: the ergonomics of hand knitting by Carson Demers
      • Fruity Knitting podcast interview with him begins at about 40 minutes into this video


    What's on our needles this week:

    • Radish Hat by Holly Priestley
    • Amberwing Socks by Amber Lee

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

    • Havrelatte by Maja Karlsson
    • Getting Warmer by Espace Tricot
    • Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak

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    58: Frogging Jan 25, 2022

    It's called "frogging" because you rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out. Then there's tinking, which is just knitting in reverse! (Technically that would be gnittink, I suppose, but let's just go with it.)

    I did a kind of iffy job of explaining using dental floss as a lifeline. Interweave explains it better here.

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Until recently: Lotta by Marie Greene
    • Soorik by Gudrun Johnson (from The Shetland Trader, Book Three: Heritage)
    • Great Gingham Pullover (no link yet, it's still in testing) by Jessie Mae
    • Amberwing Socks by Summer Lee

    Make Good Stashdown KAL checkin

    And we're off! Use the hashtag #makegoodstashdown (no year!) to enter.

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    57: The Second Annual Make Good Stashdown! Jan 18, 2022

    What is the Make Good Stashdown?

    It's our first KAL of 2022 - you pick your project, works through some stash, and post pictures with the hashtag #makegoodstashdown

    Patterns suggested in this week's episode (but do what you want):

    • Slipstravaganza by Stephen West
    • Sea Glass Sweater by Wool & Pine
    • Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine
    • The Stay Pull by Park Williams
    • Northeasterly by Skeinanigans
    • Recollect Cowl by Jennifer Steingass
    • Whatever by Julie Knits in Paris
    • Fox Paws by Xandy Peters
    • Lucky Pieces by Inyoung Kim
    • Little Checks Socks by Summer Lee
    • Melting Marl Scarf by Stephen West
    • Scrapper Cardi by Safiyyah Talley
    • Swatchtastic by Tin Can Knits
    • The Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson
    • Both of Jessica's test knits are visible on Instagram: @jamesnwatts & @jessssiemae

    Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    56: Yarn Detectives Part 2 Jan 04, 2022

    In Episode 55 we talked about how to the weight of mystery yarn; this week we're talking about ways to identify its fiber content. Grab your notebooks, goggles, and adventurously scientific spirit.

    Here we go!

    Smell Test

    • Animal fibers: it will smell like a wet sheep! Maybe a barn/hay smell too
    • Silk: may have an earthy or fishy smell
    • Synthetic fibers: generally no smell, maybe oily/artificial smell
    • Plant fibers: generally no smell

    Felting Test

    • Animal fibers (including silk): will felt if non-superwash
    • Synthetic & plant fibers: will not felt

    Bleach Test

    • Animal fibers: will fizz and dissolve in 12-24 hours
    • Silk: will dissolve in approximately two days
    • Synthetic & plant fibers: won't dissolve, may lose color

    Acetone Test

    • Synthetic fibers: will dissolve
    • Animal fibers, silk, and plant fibers: will not react much at all

    Burn Test

    • Animal fibers: will burn slowly and curl away from orange flame, will smell like burning hair or feathers
    • Silk: will burn slow and curl away, may char, may smell like burning hair or charred meat
    • Plant fibers: burn fast & give off smoke, leave light colored ash * cotton has a yellow flame * hemp & jute has a very bright flame * linen, hemp, and jute ash will still be in the shape of the yarn
      • Synthetic fibers: will burn (or really, melt!) quickly and emit a strong, black smoke


    What's on our needles this week:

    • Felix Cardigan designed by Amy Christoffers
    • Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman

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    55: Yarn Detectives Part 1 Dec 21, 2021

    We're digging deep into your stash to help you identify yarn that might no longer have any identifying information. (Eek!) This week's question is about choosing patterns when knitting socks for larger feet.

    WPI (wraps her inch) and Yarn Weight Charts

    • Ravelry standard yarn weight chart - WPI, ply, gauge ranges
    • Craft Yarn Council WPI Chart
    • SweetGeorgia Spinzilla Series for Calculating Fiber Quantities

    Here's a link to a WPI tool, in case you're having trouble visualizing it!

    Tools for yardage

    • Mystery yarn (with WPI/weight identified)
    • Kitchen or postage scale (need to measure in grams)
    • Yarn Weight and Yards per Pound Chart
    • These are estimates/ranges because fiber content and yarn construction affects physical weight

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

    • Rye Light designed by Tin Can Knits
    • DRK Everyday Socks designed by Andrea Mowry

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Felix Cardigan designed by Savory Knitting (Amy Christoffers)

    KAL Check-in!

    • 10 Days left until December 31st
    • Participate by posting pictures with #makegoodsocks on Instagram OR share comments and photos on our website
    • Never too late to join!
    • One knitter will win a $150 gift card to Scratch - you don’t have to finish to win!
    • SOCK HOP **Join us in an Instagram Live at **4pm EST on January 1- request to join and we’ll let you go Live to show off your socks! @makegoodpod

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    54: Hats Dec 14, 2021

    We've chatted about lots of types of hats in this episode. Please enjoy some pictures to show you what we did our best to describe!

    Beanies or Toques
    https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/PaulaMknits/671969296/CARA1_medium2.jp
    CARA Mütze by Susanne Müller

    Beret or Tam
    https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/jamestwashere/663878350/ravelry_beret_photo_edit_medium2.jpeg
    Best Beret by James N Watts

    https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ginni/761038924/50841238548_0b7bdcb6c3_b_medium2.jpg
    Gitchi-Gami Tam by Virginia Sattler-Reimer

    Billed
    https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WoollyWormhead/110724065/webp/Blog.Camden.Roberta.3_medium2.webp#jpg
    Camden Cap by Woolly Wormhead

    Bonnet
    https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/KatLinn/701875504/A2_medium2.JPG
    Sunshine Bonnet by Katarina Linnhagen

    Cloche
    https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/LauraNelkin/244706373/webp/folly1_web_medium2.webp#jpg
    Folly Cloche by Laura Nelkin

    Earflap Hat
    https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/throughtheloops/648952073/Thorpe_243_medium2.jpg
    Thorpe by Kristen Kapur

    Pixie
    https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WoollyWormhead/673685858/Pixie.2.LR_medium2.jpg
    Get Garter - Pixie by Woolly Wormhead

    *Stocking *
    https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ImaginedLandscape/814522199/anne_green_cables_4_medium2.png
    Anne of Green Cables Hat by Sarah Schira

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

    Ghost Ranch by Andrea Mowry

    What's on our needles this week:

    Deliciosa by Norah Gaughan

    Make Good Socks KAL

    We're still rolling through December 31! Tag us #makegoodpod. Announcement about the finale celebration will come next week!

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    53: Leftovers and Minis Dec 07, 2021

    From visible mending to stashbuster projects, friendship bracelets to bunny nuggest, this week's episode is full of ideas for how to use up the little bits of yarn that survive a project. (Assuming you didn't lose yarn chicken, that is!)

    Aunt Bethany & her knitting

    * Punch needle
* Colorwork!
* Embroidery
* Pom Poms
* Stripes! No one can stop you. Stripes.
* Shoelaces and icords and drawstrings - you'll need a [Lucet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet)
*Friendship bracelets
* Macrame &  wall hangings
* Knit tiny things (think [MochiMochiLand](https://mochimochiland.com) for inspiration)
* Weaving
* Make a blanket or rug!
* Felting (if you have lots of non-super wash bits!)
* Decor! Hand roll them into tiny balls and pop them in a glass bottle or jar
* Practice new stitches and techniques with leftover bits
* STASHBUSTER PROJECTS!

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

    • Scotty Sweater by PetiteKnit
    • Late Bloomer Sweater by Kristin Ledgett
    • Bunny Nuggets by Rebecca Danger

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Ursa Canis by Jacqueline Cieslak

    Make Good Socks KAL

    We're still rolling through December 31! Tag us #makegoodpod. Announcement about the finale celebration will come next week!

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    52: Minisode: A Year of Gratitude Nov 30, 2021

    This week we're answering questions! Picking out woven-in ends, the ethics of double-dipping in knitalongs (go for it!), does it count as handmade if you use a knitting machine?, and how to achieve a good fit as a new sweater knitter.

    Swanky Emu Knits

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Ursa Canis designed by Jacqueline Cieslak
    • Vanilla is the New Black designed by Anneh Fletcher

    The Make Good Socks knitalong is going until the end of December! Tag #makegoodsocks on instagram to enter. We're still going until December 31!

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    51: Picking Up Stitches Nov 23, 2021

    Picking up stitches allows you to knit multi-directional fabric, button bands, heel-flap socks, and so many more things! Here are a few helpful links to videos that will show you how to pick up your stitches.

    Vertical Stitches

    • How to Pick Up Stitches for a Button Band or a Collar from Cocoknits
    • Picking Up Stitches Along a Vertical Edge Tutorial from Purl Soho

    Horizontal Stitches

    • Picking Up Sts Along a Finished Edge from Roxanne Richardson
    • Picking Up Stitches Along a Horizontal Edge Tutorial from Purl Soho

    More Pick Up Techniques

    • Picking Up Heel Gusset Stitches from Under the Olive Tree Knits
    • Picking Up Stitches in Garter Stitch Tutorial from Purl Soho
    • Picking Up Stitches Purlwise Tutorial from Purl Soho

    Make Good Socks KAL

    On instagram (hashtag #makegoodsocks) or here on this blog post!

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Vanilla Is the New Black designed by Anneh Fletcher
    • DRK Everyday Socks designed by Andrea Mowry

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    50: Knitting Socks Nov 16, 2021

    It's a sock knitting vocabulary quiz (hint: 10 points for already knowing something, 10 points for learning something new. Everyone wins!) Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about choosing sweater patterns as a new sweater knitter.

    Left-hand dominant Ravelry knit & crochet group: On the Other Hand

    Vocabulary terms you might encounter when you're knitting socks!

    • Cuff - the very top of your socks that hugs your ankle or at some point on your leg
    • Leg - the “body” of your sock above your heel and below the cuff
    • Heel - this is the curved or L-shaped bend of your sock that accommodates your heel
      • some kinds: short row heels, heel flap, afterthought heels, peasant heels

    • Gusset - shaping in the foot of the sock to accommodate movement
    • Toe Shaping
      • some kinds: wedge toe, round toe, left & right toe

    • Graft - also called kitchener stitch
    • Extra Credit: Negative Ease - ease is the degree to which your finished garment is larger (positive) or smaller (negative) than your body; ideal negative ease for socks is about 10% negative ease in terms of circumference & length

    Make Good Socks KAL

    On instagram (hashtag #makegoodsocks) or here on this blog post!

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Deliciosa Sweater designed by Norah Gaughan
    • Cinnabar designed by Andrea Mowry

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    49: Gift Knits Nov 09, 2021

    No pressure. NO PRESSURE. But maybe you want to make some things for people this holiday season, and we have a few ideas.

    Some suggested patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

    Hats

    • Porty Hat by Ysolda Teague
    • Garter Snake Hat by Lavanya Patricella
    • Rhett by Meghan Babin

    Cowls

    • An Elastic Product by Karida Collins
    • Sunset Mesa Cowl by Jennifer Berg
    • Gabby Love Cowl by Louis Boria

    Mittens & Socks

    • The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits
    • Green Mountain Mitts by Fatimah Hinds
    • For Joy and Comfort by Tif Neilan
    • DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Cinnabar Wrap by Andrea Mowry
    • Deliciosa by Norah Gaughan

    Biotone Joint Relief Massage Creme

    The stretches in this video are pretty great!

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    Episode 48: Knitting Styles Nov 02, 2021

    Lots of tutorials with different styles!

    Continental Style (picking) (also called German, European): Video: How to Knit Continental

    *Norwegian Purl *: Video: How to Norwegian Purl

    English Style (throwing) (also called American): Video: How to Knit English Style

    Flicking (lever knitting) (also called Peruvian, Catholic, Australian, Irish Cottage): Video: How to Lever Knit

    Combination : Video: How to Combination Knit

    Portuguese (Incan, Andean or Turkish - practiced all over the world): Video: How to Portuguese Knit (neck)

    Shetland Knitting (also called: Pit knitting, Scottish, Shetland, From the Hip, Old Way) Video about Shetland Knitters who knit over 200 stitches per minute

    CWA Knitting Competition 1971

    To see great short videos of knitting different techniques, visit @dankfiber on instagram!

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Cinnabar designed by Andrea Mowry
    • Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman

    KNITTING CARTOON CHICKENS EXIST!

    *Make Good Socks KAL * begins this Sunday, November 7. Join us on Instagram (@makegoodpod) or get the details here.

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    Episode 47: Rhinebeck or Bust Oct 26, 2021

    Our shopping haul from the weeknd:

    • Designs by Yasmen: store | Instagram
    • Woodsy and Wild: store | Instagram
    • Woolens and Nosh: store | Instagram
    • Queen City Yarn: store | Instagram
    • The Shetland Trader, Book Three by Gudrun Johnston
    • Craeft by Alexander Langlands
    • madder root: store | Instagram
    • Sawkill Farm: store | Instagram

    Dutchess County Fairgrounds

    I lowkey think Jessica invented the dickey thing. I can't find it on Ravelry.

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    Episode 46: Junction Fiber Mill Oct 12, 2021

    Junction Fiber Mill website
    Instagram: @junctionfibermill

    Savage Hart Farm (Peggy's farm!)

    What's on our needles:

    • Belfast Cardigan by Véronik Avery
    • Zipper Sweater by PetitKnit

    Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap

    Check out the details here

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    Episode 45: Superwash Oct 05, 2021

    A helpful YouTube video about the GOTS-certified organic process
    Non-toxic EXP finishing diagram

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke

    Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap

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    Episode 44: Bucket List Sep 28, 2021

    This week is all about someday wishlists.

    Karen's dream projects:

    • Celestarium by Audry Nicklin
    • A brioche sweater
    • Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry
    • Something with the Roosimine technique (like these patterns by Aleks Byrd)
    • Beekeepers Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits
    • STEEKING. Here's the sweater I failed at

    Jessica's dream projects:

    • Lara Jacket by Shiny Superhero
    • A hap! The Book of Haps by Kate Davies
    • One pair of socks every month

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke

    Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap

    Check out the details here

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    Episode 43: Mistakes! Sep 21, 2021

    Tutorials that might help you fix a few specific mistakes:

    • Dropped Stitch tutorial by Cocoknits
    • Fixing a Miscrossed Cable video tutorial by Purl Hunter
    • Dropping back & Duplicate Stitch tutorial by Stephanie McFee (aka the Yarn Harlot)

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Julie Asselin Bouclé
    • Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke

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    Episode 42: Knitting History Sep 14, 2021

    Here's the spinny colorwork thing I was talking about! From a painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti of Siena, ca. 1345.

    Do you want to get your hands on your very own copy of A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt? You can follow this link to Indiebound and source one from an independent bookseller!

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke

    Indie Untangled Scholarship

    Fill out the scholarship application for yourself, or you can nominate someone else!

    Applications will be accepted through September 20, 2021 and scholarship recipients will be notified by September 30, 2021 via email. Recipients will not be announced publicly.

    Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap

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    Episode 41: Clean It Up Sep 07, 2021

    Webbing Clothes Moths

    Some tools you might want to have on hand:

    • Soak Eco Wash Bag
    • Soak Wool Wash
    • Cocoknits Sweater Care Kit
    • Oxo Good Grips Folding Sweater Drying Rack
    • Gleener

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Jessica: Nothing! What even. Fake.
    • Karen: Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke

    Our Scratch Supply Co. 5th birthday will be happening September 17-19.

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    Episode 40: Customize Your Knits Aug 31, 2021

    Patterns we talked about in this episode:

    • The Weekender designed by Andrea Mowry
    • Tomás Pullover designed by Joji Locatelli

    Roosimine Knitting! That's the Estonian colorwork technique I couldn't remember the name of. Here's some more information from Alekx Byrd.

    It looks like this!

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Everywhere Bags by Homebody Fibers @homebodyfibers
    • Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke

    make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

    Keep an eye on our instagram - the winner will be announced today!
    Check out all the amazing finished (or not-quite-finished) projects at the hashtag #makegoodmaedalong

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    Episode 39: Cotton! Aug 24, 2021

    ### Indie Untangled Giveaway Details

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    Episode 38: Comfort Knitting Aug 17, 2021

    This week we chat about the knitting that happens when everything feels overwhelming. We've got suggestions for projects that will carry you through whatever is bringing you down.

    Patterns:

    • Crystal Star Wrap by Jen Peck
    • Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry
    • Any sock pattern
    • Dishcloths (and towels, etc!)
    • Baby sweaters

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman

    make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

    There are only two weeks left, but that's plenty of time to join us for our summer KAL.
    Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!
    End date August 31
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    Episode 37: Socks! Aug 10, 2021

    One of the few types of knitting (along with hats, scarves, shawls, and mittens... I'm primarily a sweater knitter, okay?) you can do without a pattern!

    Great Sock Resource:

    The Knitter’s Book of Socks by Clara Parkes

    Patterns:

    • Little Squirrel by TinCanKnits - worsted weight top down house - great house socks!
    • Vanilla Is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher - top down ribbed increase heel
    • Now and Next Sock by Marceline Smith - top down, unique toe closure with no Kitchener

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman

    make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

    Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!
    End date August 31
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    Episode 36: Swanky Emu! Aug 03, 2021

    Where to find Swanky Emu Knits (Sarah Krentz) online:

    • Swanky Emu Knits
    • @swankyemuknits on Instagram

    What's on our needles this week:

    • Outline tank by Jessie Mae

    make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

    Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!
    End date August 31
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    Episode 35: Rhinebeck Sweaters Jul 27, 2021

    It's the time of year when we start to think about apple cider donuts in the crisp fall air of upstate New York.

    @Squidney - Sydney Crabaugh
    @tentacularly - Jenzilla

    YarnSub.com

    The Rhinebeck Sweater Lookbook

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    Episode 34: Cast-ons! Jul 20, 2021

    We're back! We missed you!

    Techniques we talked about this week:

    • Backward loop cast on - tutorial by Cocoknits
    • Knitted cast on - tutorial by Tin Can Knits
    • Cable cast on - tutorial by Purl Soho
    • Long Tail cast on - tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed
    • Old Norwegian (aka German Twisted) cast on - tutorial by Very Pink Knits
    • Provisional cast on - tutorial by Purl Soho
    • Tubular cast on - tutorial by Andrea Mowry
    • Jeny's surprisingly stretchy cast on - tutorial by Jeny Staiman
    • I-cord cast on - tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed
    • Garter Tab cast on - tutorial by Stephen West

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    End date August 31
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    Episode 33: Wardrobe Planning Jul 06, 2021

    Resources we mentioned this episode:

    • Trello
    • Workflowy
    • Merchant and Mills Maker's Journal
    • MyBodyModel

    Some designers you might want to follow who show you different ways to style your knits

    • Annie Lupton - @bohochicfiberco
    • Maxim Cyr - @maxtheknitter
    • Andrea Mowry - @dreareneeknits
    • Denise Bayron - @bayronhandmade
    • Isabell Kraemer - @lilalu72
    • Romi Hill - @romidesigns

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    End date August 31
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    Episode 32: Pride: Dyer Spotlight! Jun 29, 2021

    Instagram accounts for dyers we talk about this week:

    • Alwan Sultan Fiber - @alwansultan
    • Ken Yan - @isthatkenyarn
    • Urban Girl Yarn - @urbangirlyarns
    • Whimzee Stitches - @whimzeestitches
    • Neighborhood Fiber Co. - @neighborhoodfiberco
    • Plied Yarn Co - @pliedyarnco
    • Cabin Boy Knits - @cabinboyknits
    • KnittinBro - @knittinbro
    • Toil & Trouble - @toiltrouble
    • Junkyarn - @wraybot
    • Purl Scout Yarns - @purlscoutyarns
    • M3 Yarn - @emtothethird
    • A Verb for Keeping Warm - @avfkw
    • A Hundred Ravens - @ahundredravens
    • Sunflower Knit - @sunflowerknit
    • I Am Fully Spun - @iamfullyspun
    • Undercover Otter - @undercover_otter
    • Star Bath Dyes - @starbathdyes

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    Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!

    We'll be casting on on Instagram live on Friday, July 2 at 4pm. Join us! @makegoodpod
    End date August 31
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    Episode 31: Pride: Designer Spotlight! Jun 22, 2021

    Instagram accounts for designers we talk about this week:

    • Ana Campos - @circlestitches
    • Malia Mae Joseph - @maliamaejoseph
    • ash alberg - @sunflowerknit
    • Michael Green - @mdgreen85
    • Fatimah Hinds - @disturbingthefleece
    • Corrado Lark - @corradolark
    • Francois Danoy - @arohaknits
    • Maxim Cyr - @maxtheknitter
    • Sarah K - @swankyemuknits
    • Tommy Schafer - @edible_chrome
    • Louis Boria - @brooklynboyknits
    • James N. Watts - @jamesnwatts

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    Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!

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    End date August 31
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    Episode 30: Eyelets Jun 15, 2021

    You know, all those on-purpose holes in your knitting!

    Patterns we mentioned in this episode:

    • Drift Sweater by Kristen Finlay
    • April Springtide by Angela Tong
    • Celia and the Moon by Lavanya Patricella
    • Snowfall by Francoise Danoy (side note - we just learned that we've been totally butchering the pronunciation of her name! We'll correct ourselves in next week's recording.)
    • Open Edge Tee by Jessie Maed Designs
    • Moon Link Cowl by Tif Neilan
    • Mile Forward by Mara Licole

    What's on our needles this week?

    • Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak
    • Dingley Dell by Isabelle Kraemer

    Summer KAL: the Jessie MAED-ALONG

    Any Jessie Mae pattern!

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    Episode 29: Fiber Festivals Jun 08, 2021

    We're reopening the shop for in-store shopping (hooray!), so we're doing a minisode this week!

    New yarn in the shop!

    • SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Lace
    • Shirley Brian Yarns Soko Sock Sets

    Festivals!

    • Squam - Instagram @squamlove
    • Rhinebeck (ie. New York Sheep and Wool)
    • Vogue Knitting Live! - Instagram @vogueknitlive

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    Episode 28: I Like Big Bags Jun 01, 2021

    You need a project bag because otherwise your knitting gets out of control!

    Large Bags

    • Artifact Bags - Knitters Totes
    • Ritual Dyes - Knitter's Backpack

    Medium Bags

    • Magner Co. - Knitty Gritty Project Bag
    • Casey + his amazing dog
    • Cocoknits - Kraft Caddy
    • Cocoknits - Four Corners Bag

    Small Bags

    • adKnits - Drawstring bags
    • Shirley Brian Yarns - Kitchener-Saurus Rex Bag
    • Blue Sky Fibers - Drawstring Bags

    Notions Pouches

    • Ritual Dyes - Moon Pouch
    • Cocoknit Accessory Roll - Kraft and Gray
    • Uta Notions Clutch

    Bag Makers from the World Outside of Scratch

    • Woodsy & Wild
    • Hide & Hammer
    • Nerdbird Makery

    What's on our needles

    • Ripple Buttshorts designed by Jessie Maed
    • Tomás Pullover designed by Joji Locatelli

    Don't put duct tape inside your boots! It will move over time and you'll end up with a gummy mess.

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    Episode 27: Only the Lonely May 25, 2021

    Our blog post about Indie Spotlight designers is here.

    Single skein patterns we mentioned this episode:

    • Provenance Mitts by Michael Green (this one is cheating a little because it's for two single skeins!)
    • Sankofa Cowl by Michael Green
    • Charlize shawl by Vanessa Smith
    • Emberly hat by Vanessa Smith
    • Kingdrape shawl by Corrado Lark
    • Scrappy Plied Two-Night Stand hat by Corrado Lark
    • Glass Ceiling Hat by Jennifer Lassonde
    • Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde

    Designer Instagrams

    • Michael Green - @mdgreen85
    • Vanessa Smith - @vanessasmithdesigns
    • Corrado Lark - @corradolark
    • Jennifer Lassonde @bostonjen1

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    Sorrell Soiree!

    Sunday, May 30
    Local: 10am-noon in front of the shop (1 Court St, Lebanon NH)
    Not local: All day online! Post with *#makegoodsorrel *

    We'll be choosing the winner of our contest on Monday, May 31.

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    Episode 26: Do You See What I See? May 18, 2021

    RadioLab episode about color - Colors

    Stephen West on Instagram: @westknits

    Either way, great progress for bébé.

    What's on our needles this week?

    • Barnhardt, designed by Norah Gaughan

    Sorrel soiree!

    Sunday, March 30, 10am-noon (if you're local) or all day on Instagram!

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    Episode 25: Marling and Marling May 11, 2021

    Marling is both a technique you can do in your knitting, and a type of yarn.

    Patterns we mentioned in this episode:

    • Roy G. Biv, designed by by Park Williams
    • Penguono, designed by Stephen West

    Magic Knot Tutorial

    Yarn we mentioned this week:

    • Spincycle Yarns Dream State
    • Spincycle Yarns Versus
    • Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
    • Brooklyn Tweed Loft
    • Plied

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    Episode 24: Burnout May 04, 2021

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    Episode 23: Mending Apr 27, 2021

    What do you do if you tear, snag, or stain your hand knits... or have a (gasp) MOTH ATTACK? This week we talk mending!

    @bookhou on instagram: visible mending tutorials/videos

    Some materials you might want to have on hand:

    • Darning Mushroom
    • Mending Kit
    • Darning & Mending Loom by Katrinkles

    Sorrel Soiree!

    Hashtag to enter: #makegoodsorrel
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    Episode 22: Speckled, Marled, Variegated, Oh My!!! Apr 20, 2021

    We're talking about the aesthetic of the yarn, not the fiber content or construction.

    Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website

    • Spring Sorrel
    • Summer Sorrel
    • Sorrel

    Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry

    • Spring Sorrel
    • Summer Sorrel
    • Sorrel #makegoodsorrel

    What's On Our Needles

    • Ripple Buttshorts designed by Jessie Maed
    • Barnhardt designed by Norah Gaughan

    Email your questions to dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    Episode 21: Warm Weather Knits Apr 13, 2021

    Make a good warm weather knit choice!

    Patterns we mentioned in this episode:

    • Drift designed by Kristen Finlay
    • Edie designed by Isabell Kraemer
    • Good Day Tee designed by Annie Lupton
    • Lounging Top designed by Joji Locatelli
    • Median designed by Andi Satterlund
    • Rift designed by Jacqueline Cieslak
    • Trusty Toe Up Socks designed by Tanis Lavallee
    • DRK Everyday Socks designed by Andrea Mowry
    • Sundae Socks designed by Shannon Squire
    • Elephant Socks designed by Dawn Handerson

    Elizabeth Zimmerman's Sewn Bind Off Tutorial (not a video) by Andrea Rangel

    The Sorrel KAL Continues!

    • Sorrel
    • Spring Sorrel
    • Summer Sorrel ... all designed by Wool & Pine

    What's on our needles this week

    • Barnhardt by Norah Gaughan
    • Ripple Buttshorts by Jessie Maed

    Have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Email us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    Episode 20: Counterfeit Goods Apr 06, 2021

    Today we're talking about the counterfeit Chiaogoo needles currently being sold on Amazon and how to protect yourself when shopping online.

    *How to spot a fake: *Chiaogoo's guide to spotting counterfeit needle sets

    The real deal:

    • Twist Mini/Shortie Set US 0-3 (Red)
    • Twist Shortie Set US 2-8 (Blue)

    Sorrel Kits at Scratch

    Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website

    • Spring Sorrel
    • Summer Sorrel
    • Sorrel

    Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry

    • Spring Sorrel
    • Summer Sorrel
    • Sorrel

    Instagram live @makegood Sunday, April 11
    #makegoodsorrel

    What's on our needles?

    • Barnhardt, designed by Norah Gaughan, knit in Julie Asselin Nurtured
    • Ripple Buttshorts, designed by Jessie Maed, knit in Farmers Daughter Moon Sisters

    Patterns mentioned in Dear Scratch this week

    • Little Black Skirt, designed by Skeindeer Knits
    • Alaska Skirt, designed by Alexandria Wenninger
    • Lotta dress, designed by Marie Greene

    Send us your questions at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    Episode 19: Find Your Fit Mar 23, 2021

    This week we talk about making decisions about fit and ease to create knitted garments you'll love!

    Embody by Jacquelline Cieslak
    My Body Model

    Designers we talked about this week:

    • Jessie Maed
    • PoisonGrrls

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

    • Sandoval Sweater designed by This Bird Knits
    • Barnhardt Sweater designed by Norah Gaughan
    • Flutter Buttshorts designed by Jessie Maed
    • Justin's Flannel designed by Alicia Plummer
    • Sisterhood Set designed by Jen Peck

    email your questions to dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com
    Follow us on instagram @makegoodpod

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    Episode 18: Colorwork Mar 16, 2021

    This week we're talking about colorwork! Stranded (or fairisle), mosaic, intarsia, brioche, how to catch floats, what to do with dominant colors.... this is a 10,000 foot view of a variety of colorwork methods and techniques. This week's Dear Scratch letter gets a sort-of answer about yarn weight substitution.

    Catching Floats tutorial

    Colour Dominance by Ysolda Teague

    Tools mentioned in this episode:

    • colorwork rings from Corina Lunita
    • Portugese knitting pin from Atomic Knitting

    Patterns mentioned in this episode:

    • Mosaic: Promises in the Dark by Cheryl Faust
    • Mosaic: Assookinakii by Candice English
    • Intarsia: Shinysuperhero
    • Intarsia: Kaffe Fassett
    • Brioche: Luna by Anna Strandberg
    • Brioche: Beginner Brioche Cowl by Lavanya Patricella
    • Brioche: Sprouting Brioche Baby Blanket by Lavanya Patricella
    • Flutter buttshorts by Jessie Maed

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    Episode 17: Cashmere People Mar 09, 2021

    This week we interview Casey Ryder, owner of Portfiber in Portland, ME and US distributor of Cashmere People Yarns!

    Cashmere People Yarns

    Portfiber (Casey's shop)

    Cashmere People Yarns at Scratch

    Crystal Star Wrap designed by Jen Peck

    Aroha | Aloha Knitalong

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    Episode 16: Swatching Mar 02, 2021

    Today's episode is all about swatching. Yay swatching! This week's Dear Scratch segment is about combining different yarn of the same weight in the sasme project.

    Fold in the cheese!

    Swatch pictures on our Instagram

    The Chinese Inch is a real thing, more appropriately called a cun: Cun (unit) on Wikipedia

    March of the Penguonos will be Saturday, March 6 from noon - 2pm

    Tools we mentioned this week:

    • Swatch gauges

    Designers we mentioned this week:

    • Jen Peck: Webster Street Knittery @websterstreetknittery

    Submit an email for a future Dear Scratch segment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Follow us on Instagram

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    Episode 15: Inspiration/Motivation Feb 23, 2021

    This episode is all about inspiration - where we find it, how we keep it, and what we want to do with it!

    Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about planning for knitting during a post-COVID road trip.

    Makers mentioned this week

    • James N Watts
    • Tentacularly

    Patterns mentioned this week

    • Back Roads Wrap by Brienne Moody (still being test knit, no link!)
    • Reunion Cardigan by Brienne Moody
    • Barnhardt by Norah Gaughan
    • Evendoon Pullover by Kate Davies
    • Monstera by Chantal Belisle
    • Hester by Bristol Ivy
    • Drift by Kristen Finley
    • Earth and Air by James N Watts
    • Crux by Kindred Red (Amalia)
    • Paper Dolls by Kate Davies
    • Strange Brew by Tin Can Knits
    • forager by Isabel Kraemer

    Products mentioned this week

    • pom pom quarterly Issue 36 preorder
    • Elder from Ritual Dyes
    • Project Portfolio from Cocoknits
    • Maker's Keep from Cocoknits

    iPad apps: GoodNotes, KnitCompanion

    [@makegoodpod](instagram.com/makegoodpod)
    email us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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    Episode 14: Tainted Wool Feb 16, 2021

    No show notes this week, because linking to anything we talked about this week would be in poor form.

    UGH.

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    Episode 13: Fiberpalooza Feb 09, 2021

    This week, we're taking you on a barnyard journey.

    At one point in this episode we were talking about "hair follicle" when what we really meant was "hair cuticle." Sorry about that!

    Fiber Type Guide

    Click here to see our blog post about different fiber types!

    On our needles

    Penguono by Stephen West
    DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

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    Episode 12: Knitter Tips and Tools Feb 02, 2021

    We're always learning new things from the fiber community! Today we're sharing some of our favorite tips and tools that make our knitting lives better.

    Links to some of our favorite things:

    • If you like to knit from the outisde of your center pull ball, check out the Akerworks Flat Pack Yarn Caddy!
    • We love the Stella EDGE Task Clamp Lamp for targeting task lighting (especially for dark yarn).
    • Interchangeable needle sets
    • How cute is this kitchen scale? (link goes to Amazon - not an affiliate link)
    • Akerworks Swatch Gauge
    • Cocoknits Claw Clips
    • Some of our favorite small bags for notions and tiny projects!
    • Cocoknits Magnetic Row Counter
    • Cocoknits Opening Stitch Markers
    • Cocoknits Natural Mesh Yarn Bag
    • GoodNotes App

    Email us and tell us about your favorite tools and tips!
    dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    On our needles:

    Penguono by Stephen West
    Tomás Pullover by Joji Locatelli
    DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry
    Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry

    make good stashdown:

    Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals?

    Details:

    • We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime!
    • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
    • The winner of a $150 gift card to Scratch was announced on our Instagram on February 1st!
    • Not finished? No worries, neither is Jessica. Keep knitting! What happens next?
    • MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!

    Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

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    Episode 11: Short Rows Jan 26, 2021

    Short rows are your friends! Join us on a deep dive into the what, how, and why of these delightfully short sections of knitting that will make your finished projects fit like a dream!

    Short row resources:

    _Patterns with short rows that we mentioned: _

    • Ursa Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak (links to Ravelry)
    • The Rain Outside by Sylvia McFadden (links to Ravelry)

    Short row tutorials:

    • Wrap and Turn short rows (w&t) - Purl Soho on YouTube
    • German short rows (gsr or ds - double stitch) - TinCanKnits blog
    • Japanese short rows - Åsa Tricosa blog
    • Shadow wrap short rows - CocoKnits website (video and blog)
    • Yarn over short rows - Cocoknits blog
    • Åsa Tricosa Ziggurat book

    On our needles:

    Penguono by Stephen West
    DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

    make good stashdown:

    Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals?

    Details:

    • We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime!
    • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
    • Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like!
    • You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod
    • On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch!
    • MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!

    Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

    photo credit: The Rain Outside Shawl © Softsweater Knits

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    Episode 10: Picking Patterns Jan 19, 2021

    This week we talk about where we get our knitting patterns, and how access to patterns (and becoming a designer!) has changed over the years. We also answer a Dear Scratch question about yarn bleeding during blocking... yikes!

    If you're curious about our littlest, naughtiest dog Charlie, you can see him on our website!

    Websites:

    • Knitty.com
    • TinCanKnits - The Simple Collection
    • Vogue Knitting
    • Interweave
    • Ravelry
    • Spotlight Debut Patterns: Knitting on Ravelry

    Publications:

    • CocoKnits Sweater Workshop by Julie Weisenberger
    • Knit How - Simple Knits, Tools & Tips
    • Nomadic Knits
    • Making
    • Pompom Quarterly * Guest Editors: * Aimée Gille * Stephen West * Ocean Rose

    NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, designers and patterns mentioned will link to Ravelry pages.

    Designers mentioned:

    • Woolly Wormhead
    • Jessie Maed Designs
    • Morthunder - Morgan Woltersdorf
    • Lavanya Patricella
    • Sylvia McFadden
    • Isabell Kraemer
    • Andrea Mowry
    • Jared Flood / Brooklyn Tweed (website)
    • Hudson and West Co. (website)
    • Blue Sky Fibers (website)
    • Harrisville Designs (website)

    Patterns mentioned:

    • Ripple Buttshorts - Jessie Maed Designs
    • The Rain Outside - Sylvia McFadden
    • Sandoval - This.Bird.Knits
    • Lotta - Marie Greene
    • Flax - Tin Can Knits
    • Stag Head Pullover - Norah Gaughan
    • Check out the amazing Stag Head Pullover from @booksandcables - (Instagram)
    • Cinnabar - Andrea Mowry
    • Knitorious RBG - Park Williams

    On our needles:

    Penguono by Stephen West
    Tomás Pullover - Joji Locatelli
    DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

    make good stashdown:

    Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals?

    Details:

    • We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime!
    • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
    • Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like!
    • You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod
    • On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch!
    • MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!

    Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

    Episode photo credit: Katriina Luotonen

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    Episode 9: Needles are a Knitter's Best Friend Jan 12, 2021

    This week we talk about needles! There are so many options available, it can feel a little overwhelming. Fortunately, that means that there's a set out there for everyone! Plus we have a quick chat about the variety of yarn produced by different sheep breeds.

    All the needles we love:

    Wood needles
    * Knitter's Pride Ginger Interchangeable Needles and Full Ginger Sets
    * Mindful Collection Cables

    Metal needles
    * ChiaoGoo TWIST Interchangeable Needles and Full ChiaoGoo Sets
    * ChiaoGoo Mini Sets
    * Addi Flexi Flips

    Ergonomic needles
    * Knitter's Pride Cubics Interchangeable Needles and Full Cubics Sets
    * Prym Ergonomic Knitting Needles

    Double pointed needles (DPNS)
    * Pony Pearls
    * Ginger DPN's
    * ChiaoGoo DPN's

    On our needles:

    Penguono by Stephen West
    DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

    Patterns mentioned:

    Lotta by Marie Greene
    * Wilder from Spincycle Yarns
    Coofle by Kate Davies Designs
    * Weld from Hudson + West Co.
    * Maven from Ritual Dyes

    Sassy Cardigan Sweater by Bonnie Desroches
    * Elder from Ritual Dyes

    Breed specific yarn:

    Icelandic wool:
    Lopi

    Highland wool:
    Highland from Harrisville Designs
    Woolstok from Blue Sky Fibers

    Cormo & Corriedale:
    Forge from Hudson + West Co.
    (I misspoke and said that Shelter contained Correidale. Wrong! It's a blend of Targhee & Columbia)

    Rambouillet:
    Wilder from Spincycle Yarns
    Maven from Ritual Dyes
    Elder from Ritual Dyes
    Pishkun from The Farmer's Daughter Fibers
    Recollect from The Farmer's Daughter Fibers

    Shetland:
    Sunrise Hill Farm
    Shetland from Harrisville Designs

    Blue Faced Liecester:
    Sunrise Hill Farm

    Targhee:
    Nurtured from Julie Asselin
    Quarry from Brooklyn Tweed
    Shelter from Brooklyn Tweed

    make good stashdown:

    Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals?

    Details:

    • Cast-On January 4th (or whenever... this is pretty laid back!)
    • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
    • Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like!
    • You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod
    • On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch!
    • MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!

    Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

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    Episode 8: 2021 Stashdown & Goals Jan 05, 2021

    make good stashdown:

    Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL. This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Today we're talking about some of the technical aspects of pattern (size, gauge, choosing yarns, etc.) and we hope that you'll knit a Penguono with us!

    Details:

    • Cast-On January 4th (or whenever... this is pretty laid back!)
    • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
    • Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like!
    • You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod
    • On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch!

    Patterns mentioned:

    • Penguono by Stephen West
    • Roy G Biv by Park Williams

    On our needles:

    • DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry
    • Star Crossed by Jacqueline Cieslak * Forge from Hudson + West Co. * Dream State from Spincycle Yarns
    • Forager by Isabell Kraemer * Elder from Ritual Dyes
    • Good Old Friend by Veera Välimäki * Eco-Cashmere from Blue Sky Fibers

    Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

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    Episode 7: All About Stash Dec 29, 2020

    This week we talk about our relationship with our stashes. We identify three types of stash-havers, and talk about ways to change (if that's what you want to do)!

    We're also getting ready for our first annual Stashdown. This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono.

    Patterns mentioned:

    • Roy G Biv by Park Williams
    • Stay Pull by Park Williams
    • The Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits
    • Safe at Home Blanket by Margaret Holzmann (we called it Stay at Home by mistake!)
    • Northeasterly by Skeinanigans
    • Simple Something Pullover by Ankestrick
    • Snap by Tin Can Knits

    We recorded this episode out of order and totally do have a podcast instagram! @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com).

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    Episode 6: The Curse Dec 22, 2020

    In our first-ever holiday episode, we share listeners' stories of The Sweater Curse and gifts gone wrong.

    Check out our brand-new podcast Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Patterns Mentioned

    • Sandoval by this.bird.knits

    On Our Needles This Week

    • DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry
    • Forager by Isabel Kraemer

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com).

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    Episode 5: Warm the Line Dec 15, 2020

    This week we talk to Anne and Kathy, the organizers behind Warm the Line. Plus your blocking and end-weaving questions answered!

    Where to donate items for Georgia Runoff - Jan 5
    Stitch Witch Blog post about Warm the Line
    Warm the Line Merchandise on Spreadshirt

    Patterns & Designers who collaborated with Warm the Line:

    • Warm the Line Beanie by Romi Hill
    • Patterns by BzyPeach
    • Rise Up Beanie by Shannon Larson
    • Mighty Oak Hat and Mighty Oak Cowl by Sarah Goodwin

    Anne's Instagram @bea.n.chardesignss

    Patterns mentioned:

    • Willa Tee by This Bird Knits
    • Kaleidoscope Sweater from Knit Collage
    • Slipstravaganza by Stephen West
    • Star Crossed by Jacqueline Cieslak
    • DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry
    • Forager by Isabel Kraemer

    Weaving in Ends tutorials

    • Weaving in Yarn Ends from TinCanKnits
    • Techniques in Depth: how to weave in ends from Modern Daily Knitting

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com).

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    Episode 4: Giftmas Guide 2020 Dec 08, 2020

    This week's episode has some suggestions for quick gift knits and things knitters might have on their wishlist! Plus we answer an email about informational accessibility and chat about LYS culture.

    [2020 Giftmas Guide]((https://blog.scratchsupplyco.com/stitchwitch/2020-holiday-gift-guide) on our blog, with links to all items mentioned

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode

    • Harrisville Slippers by Whitney Hayward
    • Antler Mittens by Tin Can Knits
    • It's Winter Somewhere Hat by Fatimah Hinds
    • Straight as an Arrow by Fatimah Hinds

    On our needles

    Lambing Mitts by Veronika Jobe for Tolt Yarn & Wool in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com).

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    Episode 3: Shawl Surprise! Dec 01, 2020

    Socks to shawls in 60 seconds!

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode (all links go to Ravelry)

    • Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis
    • Reyna by Noora Backlund
    • Celestarium by Audry Nicklin
    • Rock Island Shawl by Jared Flood
    • Melania's post about knitting the Rock Island out of Nunavut Qiviut
    • Singing Sands Shawl by AbbyeKnits
    • Cheshire Cat by Tyne Swedish
    • Rivers and Winding Roads by Tif Neilan
    • rose quartz by ash alberg
    • Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers
    • Caim Shawl by Francoise Danoy
    • Dragonstone by Safiyyah Talley
    • The Rain Outside by Sylvia McFadden
    • Dusk Light by Sylvia McFadden
    • Hitchhiker by Martina Behn

    Products mentioned in this week's episode

    • Julie Asselin Nurtured Fine
    • SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock + Party of Five Sets
    • The Wandering Flock Merino Singles
    • Kim Dyes Yarn Flan Fingering
    • SweetGeorgia Yarns Silk Mist
    • Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk + Metalico + Eco-cashmere
    • Cashmere People Cashgora Sport

    On our needles this week

    • Jessica: Tomás Pullover, designed by Joji Locatelli, knit in Hudson & West Forge
    • Jessica: Star Crossed, designed by Jacqueline Cieslak, knit in Hudson & West Forge
    • Karen: Cinnabar shawl, designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in Dyed in the Wool and Versus

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com).

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    Episode 2: All About Blocking Nov 24, 2020

    Correction: we mention in this episode that Eucalan needs to be rinsed out. It doesn't - we were both misremembering. Sorry about that!

    Today we talk about blocking your finished objects: what it is, how to do it, and how not to mess it up. Then get some suggestions for what to knit after your first sweater project.

    Mentioned in this week's episode

    • Blocking Supplies at Scratch
    • Tin Can Knits How to Block a Handknit Sweater
    • Gleener Sweater Care Tool
    • Darning & Mending Loom Kit by Katrinkles
    • Nunavut Qiviut
    • Travel Steamer (link goes to Amazon)
    • Cocoknits Sweater Care Kit

    On our needles this week

    • Jessica: Holiday Charm Set, designed by Joji Locatelli, knit in Hudson & West Forge
    • Karen: Cinnabar shawl, designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in Dyed in the Wool and Versus

    Patterns mentioned in the Dear Scratch portion (all links go to Ravelry)

    • Wave of Change Jacket by Denise Bayron
    • Fonda by Caitlin Hunter
    • Strange Brew by Tin Can Knits

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com).

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    Episode 1: Welcome! Nov 16, 2020

    Thank you for downloading our first-ever episode!

    Meet your hosts, Jessica and Karen, and learn a little about Scratch Supply Co, the LYS they co-own. Then find out what happens when a family member asks for an exact replica of a commercially-available sweater as a gift. (Hint: not everyone is knitworthy!)

    On our needles this week

    • Jessica: Holiday Charm Set, designed by Susan B. Anderson, knit in Harrisville Shetland
    • Karen: Cinnabar shawl, designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in Dyed in the Wool and Versus

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com).

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