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Episode 13: Fiberpalooza Feb 09, 2021

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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

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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!

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

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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:

On our needles:

Penguono by Stephen West
DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

make good stashdown:

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!

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

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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:

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:

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:

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!

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

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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:

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!

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

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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

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

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Episode 7: All About Stash Dec 29, 2020

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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

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Episode 6: The Curse Dec 22, 2020

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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

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Episode 5: Warm the Line Dec 15, 2020

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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

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Episode 4: Giftmas Guide 2020 Dec 08, 2020

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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