We’ve got a beautiful new lace book out, Botanic: Nature-inspired Lace, and Lee and Stacey share the inspiration and some behind-the-scenes details. Stacey also gets excited about our new Foursquare Sunstruck needles. Plus, Lee and Stacey announce our summer break. We’re taking July and August off from podcasting, but we’ll be back with fresh episodes on the first Wednesday of September and plenty of new FO and WIPs to chat about!    Also in this episode,  Lee and Stacey are joined by Andi, Jen, Regan, and Carlene to discuss how our Ice Fire KAL WIPs are turning out. Despite starting at the same time, everyone is at very different points, and we bet you can guess who is already done.   00:07 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast 00:30 Lee and Stacey discuss what they’re been up to, and Lee and Producer Andi get a little too excited talking about plants. 10:57 The show is taking a summer break! We’ll be back in September with new projects to talk about. 16:05 We’ve got a new lace collection, Botanic: Nature-inspired Lace.  23:50 Stacey’s secret favorite needles, Foursquare Sunstrucks, are finally available for everyone! 27:13 Knit Picks Team members Carelene, Regan, and Jen join Lee, Stacey, and Andi to talk about their Ice Fire KAL projects. 37:22 The team discusses mistakes and modifications they’ve made on their projects 43:10 Everyone discusses the challenging two-color rib and more mistakes.  50:32 Credits   Lee's garden instagram highlight https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17855885840899174/   Knit One Knit All book by Elizabeth Zimmermann https://www.schoolhousepress.com/knit-one-knit-all-elizabeth-zimmermann-s-garter-stitch-designs.html   2-Piece Baby Jacket pattern (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2-piece-baby-jacket   Lee's baby jacket project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/2-piece-baby-jacket   Stroll yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/stroll/c/30015038?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode367   Knit Picks on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@knitpicksOfficial  Botanic print book https://www.knitpicks.com/botanic-nature-inspired-lace/p/33945?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode367   Botanic ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/botanic-nature-inspired-lace-ebook/p/75451D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode367   Foursquare Sunstruck needles https://www.knitpicks.com/sunstruck?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode367   Foursquare Sunstruck 6" Double Pointed Needles https://www.knitpicks.com/foursquare-sunstruck-double-pointed-needles/g/FSSunstruckDPN?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode367   Ice Fire Knit Along https://blog.knitpicks.com/the-ice-fire-kal-starts-today/?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode367   Ice Fire Wrap pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/ice-fire-wrap/p/54182D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode367   Wool of the Andes yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes/c/30015001?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode367   Knit Picks Blog https://blog.knitpicks.com?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode367   Capra DK yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/capra-dk/c/5420109?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode367   Regan's finished wrap dramatic photoshoot https://www.instagram.com/p/CtNSKQQvFRw/  Knit Picks instagram KAL story highlight https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17951189888616823/

Episode 367 - Botanic and the Ice Fire KAL

Find camaraderie and understanding as Knit Picks employees confess to their own knitting triumphs and complete blunders. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, tune in weekly for the further adventures of the gang at Knit Picks and any other knitters we can round up.

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           Summer is right around the corner and with it comes travel! Jen, a Knit Picks team member and experienced knitting traveler, joins Lee and Stacey to chat about planning, packing, and knitting on the go! They discuss planning for the worst, with plenty of notions and plenty of projects, and planning for the best, with room in a suitcase for souvenir yarn.    Plus, as always, Lee and Stacey share their updates on their personal projects and crafty fun.   00:03 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast 00:20 Lee and Stacey share what they’ve been up to. 14:40 Jen joins Lee and Stacey to chat about travel knitting, starting with how much yarn to pack. 22:21 With yarn covered, the next topic is notions. 26:46 The trio chats about carrying patterns on the go. 32:49 What do you do when you forget something? 35:15 The topic shifts to knitting on trains and the best places for travel knitting.  40:43 A final tip: check the regulations for traveling with needles if you’re going abroad! 42:53 Credits.                       Lee's crocheted cardigan project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/hummingbird-cardi   Hummingbird Cardi pattern https://www.crochet.com/hummingbird-cardi/p/55118D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode383   City Tweed DK yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/city-tweed-dk/c/5420184?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode383   Swish DK yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/swish-dk/c/5420168?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode383   Hummingbird Cardi crochet along blog post https://blog.crochet.com/hummingbirds-take-flight/?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode383   CotLin yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/cotlin/c/5420162?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode383   Hawthorne DK yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/hawthorne-dk/c/5420481?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode383   Reynolds Top and Dress sewing pattern https://helensclosetpatterns.com/product/reynolds-top-and-dress/   2023 Pride Flag Patterns on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctcr6YSpFSl/  Pride Flag color suggestions on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CtfQOrDu49g/  2023 Pride Flag Patterns on KP blog https://blog.knitpicks.com/2023-pride-flag-patterns/?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode383   Palette yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/palette/c/5420132?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode383   Lee's flag projects on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C6MfBn6vRSV/  Stacey's favorite travel pouch https://www.knitpicks.com/zippered-pouches/g/ZipperPouch?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode383   Basic Travel Pack https://www.knitpicks.com/basic-travel-pack/p/47210?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode383                        

Episode 383: Travel Knitting with Jen

Our sock obsession continues, and we naturally had to have sock expert Julie Ann Lebouthillier of Twin Stitches Designs join hosts Lee and Stacey to talk about her own new sock book, Knit a Box of Socks! Julie is a talented sock knitter with an amazing YouTube channel, and we love every chance we get to work with her. Tune in to this episode to find out more about her background as a designer!   Plus, Lee and Stacey chat about their current projects, new colors of Aloft, and the new Knit Picks subscription newsletter, Knit Peeks, hosted on Substack.    00:02 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast! 00:20 Stacey and Lee share what they’ve been up to. 08:44 New Aloft colors recently arrived! 11:20 We’ve got a brand new Substack called Knit Picks, with bonus episodes of the podcast! 13:46 Sock Month continues, and the print version of Stepping Out has arrived. 16:25 Julie Ann Lebouthillier joins Lee and Stacey to discuss her own new sock book! 17:05 Julie shares how she began designing patterns and her background. 26:50 The discussion switches to Julie’s book, Knit a Box of Socks 33:08 Julie talks about how she developed her online community through YouTube and beyond.  38:45 To round things up, Julie shares some upcoming projects and where to find her online.  40:32 Credits.     Disco Fibers https://www.discofibers.com/  H+H event https://www.instagram.com/hhamericas/?hl=en  Lee's improvised cabled cardigan (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/orange-bulky-cabled-cardigan   Lee's in-progress socks (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/worsted-socks   Worsted Socks pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/worsted-socks/p/51226D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Wool of the Andes yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes/c/30015001?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Aloft yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/aloft-super-kid-mohair/c/5420210?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Hawthorne yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/hawthorne/c/30015024?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Lee's Aloft+Hawthorne sweater https://www.instagram.com/p/CARgntXphUv/?hl=en&img;_index=1   Lee's Aloft+Provincial Tweed Hat (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/custom-tritops-8   Provincial Tweed yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/provincial-tweed/c/5420322?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Knit Peeks! https://knitpeeks.substack.com/  Knit Picks Blog https://blog.knitpicks.com/?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Stepping Out books and patterns https://www.knitpicks.com/sale/stepping-out/c/30218504?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Stepping Out print book https://www.knitpicks.com/stepping-out-sock-patterns/p/N3983?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Dream All Day Socks pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/dream-all-day-socks/p/N2112?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Hawthorne DK yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/hawthorne-dk/c/5420481?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Lee's Hawthorne DK sweater (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/tensho-pullover-artist   Julie Ann Lebouthillier on Knit Picks https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=Julie%20Ann%20Lebouthillier?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Julie Ann's patterns on ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/designers/twin-stitches-designs   Twin Stitches Designs website https://twinstitchesdesigns.com/   Knitty.com https://knitty.com/  Autumn Tweed Pullover pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/autumn-tweed-pullover/p/14963D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Mini Autumn Tweed Pullover (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-autumn-tweed-pullover   City Tweed DK yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/city-tweed-dk/c/5420184?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Marled Family Mittens pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/marled-family-mittens/p/19113D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Knit a Box of Socks book https://www.knitpicks.com/knit-a-box-of-socks/p/N4489?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382   Pineapple Crush pattern from book (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pineapple-crush-2   Birthday Sprinkles pattern from book (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/birthday-sprinkles   Feeling Sheepish pattern from book (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/feeling-sheepish-5   Warm Woolly Hugs pattern from book (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/warm-woolly-hugs    Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes-superwash-bulky/c/5420256?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode382    Julie Ann's Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt8whC8uomGefcAVOfjrczA   Twin Stitches Community on Mighty Networks https://twin-stitches.mn.co/   Marie Green's Annual 4-Day Knitalong https://www.oliveknits.com/4-day-kal/  Julieannknitter on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/people/JulieAnnKnitter    Julieannknitter on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/julieannknitter/    Julie Ann's Newsletter Sign Up https://twinstitchesdesigns.myflodesk.com/x130ufm3sd

Episode 382: A Chat with Julie Ann Lebouthillier

     We’re declaring April sock month! Our new sock collection came out recently, and all we want to chat about is socks. We asked for your sock questions on Instagram, and hosts Lee and Stacey along with Producer Andi and some answers from Jen work to tell you everything you need to know.   Plus, Lee and Stacey share the concepts behind Stepping Out and how the book came together.   00:02 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast! 00:19 Stacey and Lee share what they’ve been up to. 02:55 Our new sock book just came out, and we’re declaring April sock month! 11:00 The team answers your sock questions! 11:48 What’s a good first sock pattern? 15:29 What are some good cast ons and bind offs for the cuffs? 19:22 How do I start two-at-a-time socks on two short circulars? Magic loop is killing me! 24:11 What’s the best way to reinforce the heel ball of a sock? 26:31 Anatomical socks are specifically shaped for left and right feet. Are there patterns for that or ways to modify patterns? 28:57 Heels. What’s the easiest way? How do I get a heel to fit? Is there a more comprehensive heel type reference?  Is there a benefit to different types of heels? 34:06 Is there an alternative to kitchener stitch aka grafting for toes? 36:25 What are the lengths of the leg and cuff you like? 40:56 Why is sock yarn getting so scarce? 45:40 Credits           Lee's two new sewn pants https://www.instagram.com/p/C4zcJAvLwX2/?img_index=1   Lee's March movie challenge https://letterboxd.com/leedoesstuff/list/2024-march-around-the-world/   Lee's Hawthorne DK sweater project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/tensho-pullover-artist   Stepping Out sock collection https://www.knitpicks.com/sale/stepping-out/c/30218504?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381   Stepping Out 1991 Liza Minnelli film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepping_Out_(1991_film)   Knit Picks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knit_picks/  Dream All Day DK weight sock pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/dream-all-day-socks/p/N2112?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381   All Stacey's patterns https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=Stacey%20Winklepleck?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381   Winter Weekend Socks pattern https://shannonsquire.com/winter-weekend-socks/   Nifty Gifty Stocking pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/nifty-gifty-stocking/p/18927D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381   Knits for Everybody Slippers and Socks pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/knits-for-everybody-slippers-and-socks/p/52114D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381   Socks for Everybody! eBook https://www.knitpicks.com/socks-for-everybody-ebook-patterns-for-the-beginner-sock-knitter/p/75311D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381   Long Tail Cast On https://www.knitpicks.com/learning-center/learn-to-knit?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381   Long Tail Tubular Cast On https://www.knitpicks.com/learning-center/long-tail-tubular-cast-on?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381   Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off https://knitty.com/ISSUEfall09/FEATjssbo.php  Tubular Bind Off https://www.knitpicks.com/learning-center/tubular-bind-off?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381   Hiking Socks pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/hiking-socks/p/55959?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381   Mending podcast episode 360 https://blog.knitpicks.com/episode-360-march-is-for-mending/?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode381  

Episode 381: All of Your Sock Questions

      Spring is almost here, and we invited designer Joy Friedman on the podcast to talk about her design work and pattern in our new collection of cotton tops, Afternoon Tees! Lee and Stacey ask Joy about her background, and they discuss a handful of our favorite patterns she designed for us.   Plus, as always, Lee and Stacey share what they’ve been working on in their free time and dive a little bit into the story of how Afternoon Tees was created.   00:03 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast! 00:18 Lee and Stacey share what they’ve been up to 07:38 Our latest pattern collection is out, Afternoon Tees! 12:56 Joy Friedman joins Lee and Stacey to talk about her designs and technical editing work. 22:27 Some of Joy’s earliest patterns were collabs with Knit Picks 28:34 Joy shares how she began knitting. 30:38 Lee asks about Joy’s pattern the Vibrations Pullover 34:40 Stacey brings up Joy’s pattern in Afternoon Tees. 40:38 Where to find Joy online 42:02 Credits    Hummingbird Cardi crochet pattern https://www.crochet.com/hummingbird-cardi/p/55118D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Lee's crochet project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/hummingbird-cardi   Tuff Granny Throw pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/tuff-granny-throw/p/55785?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Sockhead Hat pattern http://bohoknits.blogspot.com/2009/05/sockhead-hat.html   Lee's improvised cabled cardigan project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/orange-bulky-cabled-cardigan   Lee's March Around the World movie list https://letterboxd.com/leedoesstuff/list/2024-march-around-the-world/   Afternoon Tees ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/afternoon-tees-ebook/p/N1799?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Shine Sport yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/shine-sport/c/5420122?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Comfy yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/comfy/c/30015015?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   CotLin yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/cotlin/c/5420162?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Samia yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/samia/c/5420462?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Lee's Samia project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/movie-theater-stripey-summer-tee   Kismet Tee pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/kismet-tee/p/N1794?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Joy Friedman on Knit Picks https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=Joy%20Friedman?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Tian Connaughton https://www.tianconnaughton.com/  Heart on My Sleeve Pullover pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/heart-on-my-sleeve/p/15003D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Wonderfluff yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wonderfluff/c/5420285?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Wool of the Andes yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes/c/30015001?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Pass the Honey Cardigan pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/pass-the-honey-cardigan/p/56294?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Brava Tweed yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/brava-tweed/c/5420445?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Pass the Honey Cowl https://www.knitpicks.com/pass-the-honey-cowl/p/56386?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Joy's Top of the World Knits website https://www.topoftheworldknits.com/  Podcast episode with Tian Connaughton https://blog.knitpicks.com/kpp-episode-341-get-published-with-tian/?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Vibrations Pullover https://www.knitpicks.com/vibrations-pullover/p/54189D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Coloring Outside the Lines ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/coloring-outside-the-lines-ebook/p/75448D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Palette yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/palette/c/5420132?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Lindy Chain yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/lindy-chain/c/5420254?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode380   Joy's instagram https://www.instagram.com/top_of_the_world_knits/   Band names insta post https://www.instagram.com/p/C36DwuchIlB/           

Episode 380: Get to Know Designer Joy Friedman

     Spring is coming soon, which is the perfect time of year to think about getting your sweaters ready for the end of sweater weather. To dive into sweater care and maintenance, Lee and Stacey are joined by producer Andi and coworkers Jen and Regan to discuss how we care for garments.    Plus, Lee and Stacey chat about their current knitting projects and the movies they watched while working on them.   00:03 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast! 00:18 Lee and Stacey share what they’re been up to. 15:10 Andi, Jen, and Regan join Lee and Stacey for a discussion on sweater care! 18:55 The group discusses their normal sweater wash routine and pet hair management (or lack of it). 31:00 How does everyone block their older knits after washing? 35:50 The next topic is end-of-season sweater storage! 39:27 Maintenance routines get discussed 48:46 What does everyone do with their handknits that are at the ends of their life, despite good maintenance? 54:45 Our final question is what are the essential tools for sweater care for new sweater knitters? 60:11 Credits   Hawthorne DK yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/hawthorne-dk/c/5420481?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Deep Winter Hat pattern https://www.woolandpine.com/product-page/deep-winter-hat   Lee's movie theater sweater project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/tensho-pullover-artist   Lee's Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/LeeDoesStuff/  Lee's movie theater tee project (ravelry project) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/movie-theater-stripey-summer-tee   Samia yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/samia/c/5420462?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Lee's improvised orange cabled cardigan project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/orange-bulky-cabled-cardigan   Waterville Cardigan pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/waterville-cardigan/p/54229D?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Homestead Cables collection https://www.knitpicks.com/sale/homestead-cables/c/30218501?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Swish Bulky yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/swish-bulky/c/5420176?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Lee's Soup Swap with recipe https://leedoesstuff.com/2024/03/03/sooooup-swap-pumpkin-black-bean-beer-cheese-soup-recipe-four-more-soup-recipes/   Stacey's oldest sweater (ravelry link) https://ravel.me/BabblingStacey/cph  Lee's UK/Ireland trip sweater https://blog.knitpicks.com/travel-knitting-my-uk-ireland-trip-sweater/?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Jen's Foxtrot Cardigan (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/jenjenn/foxtrot-cardigan   Wool washes https://www.knitpicks.com/accessories/wool-wash/c/300532?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Wash basins https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=wash+basin?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Struckets https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=strucket?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Gleener Fabric Shaver & Lint Brush https://www.knitpicks.com/gleener-fabric-shaver-lint-brush/p/85076?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Lint Shaver https://www.knitpicks.com/lint-shaver/p/80635?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   March is for Mending 2023 podcast episode https://blog.knitpicks.com/episode-360-march-is-for-mending/?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Eucalan wool wash https://www.knitpicks.com/eucalan-woolwash-16-9-oz/g/Eucalan?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Soak wool wash https://www.knitpicks.com/soak-wash/g/SoakWash?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Minisoak packets https://www.knitpicks.com/soak-wash-minisoak-travel-pack-assorted/p/82279?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Kookaburra wool wash https://www.knitpicks.com/kookaburra-delicate-wool-wash/g/KookaburraDelicate?&utm;_source=libsyn&utm;_medium=social&utm;_campaign=podcast&utm;_content=episode379   Regan's knits on instagram https://www.instagram.com/fiberregan/           

Episode 367 - Botanic and the Ice Fire KAL

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