make good: a knitting podcast

Episode 9: Needles are a Knitter's Best Friend


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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

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