Lets Knit2gether (Video)

In this episode of our video podcast, we took a field trip to Maryland in May for the Sheep and Wool Festival.

We saw:

Sheep, alpacas, lamas, rabbits, and lots of people!

A Fiberarts tools auction

Sheep Show

Aggie and Scout the sheep dogs

Several great small events

Plus interviews!

What am I wearing:

Shawl (my own design) made with La Boheme and ruffles were made with GGH Soft Kid

Our Music Today:

Anne Farnsworth Coolage

Speical Thanks to: Mary Dotson, Olivia Combest and Sophia Lemtouni for their great interviews!

In this episode of our Video Podcast, we cover Cable knitting techniques both with and without a cable needle

On the Set:

Metal Cable Needles

Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories by Fiona Ellis

Cashmere Collection by Debbie Bliss

Our Book Review:

Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting by Melissa Leapman

What am I wearing:

Colinette Shimmer 5 coat in marble colorwayfrom the Shimmer 5 Pattern book

9/11 Photos from Jonathan Corum, Steve McCurry, and *Hiro

... also thanks to Paolo Ciccone. We shot this episode using his TrueColor Version 3.0 camera settings.

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In this episode of our Video Podcast, we tagged along with the Yarn Harlot Stephanie Pearl-McPhee for her visit to NY City which was the first city of her Represent Tour.

During the day we visited Central Park and were part of the Sock picture then later went to FIT to Represent with 650 knitters. We met with Stephanie, Jayme, Guido, Allena, Dawn, Donna, Margaret, Rachel, Jessica, Emily, Jennifer, Shameka, and Helen...Thanks to all!

Stephanie has begun her tour for her book Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting.

FYI: If you're going to be at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival May 5-6 and would be interested in being in our show or just hanging out, send me an email (cat AT letsknit2gether.com)

In this episode of our Video podcast, I share my secret of how I spin faster! I make lots of yummy yarn and show what I've become now that I spin faster.

Our Book Review today:The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning

Special Thanks:

Milouson from Belgium for pics of ribbon scarves

Cynthia for pics of her felted bags

On the set:

Spinning with Raspberry Colonial Top

Fricke Spinner which you can find at Woodland Woolworks

What am I wearing:

Diagonal Lace Scarf knitted with my homespun 2ply fingering yarn from Cherry Tree Hill Pastels Potluck Roving

In this episode, a personal journal of CAT's spinning experiences since Rhinebeck and a few demonstrations along the way.

Our Book Review: Shannon Okey's Spin to Knit: The Knitters guide to making yarn

What's on the set:

Bosworth Spindle

Hat and ball of yarn spun from Gaywool Merino/Silk top

Royale Hare Ball Bearing support spindle which you can buy online at TheWoolery.com

Purple/Green Silk Blend Singles (on spindle)

Drafting with Miss Lime's Springtime fiber which I bought on Etsy

Spinning with Raspberry Colonial Top

3 Ply yarn made from Cherry Tree Hill Watercolors Potluck Roving

What am I wearing:

Diagonal Lace Scarf knitted with my homespun 2ply fingering yarn from Cherry Tree Hill Pastels Potluck Roving

In this episode, we walk through beaded knitting techniques and show some great ideas for what you can do with beads.

For supplies and the Bead Soup bracelet pattern, check out earthfaire.com

Check out Needlecraft University for step by step instructions on Beaded knitting. Check out Alice Korach\'s video for Bead Knitting techniques.

Our book review today: Knitting with Beads by Jane Davis.

Special thanks to Ellen from Earthfaire.com for allowing us to demonstrate this technique with her fabulous Bead Soup Bracelet.

What\'s on the set:

Beaded bag made with Bronze Lurex Shimmer and size 8 seed beads

Beaded bag from PurseParadise

Knit Drop necklace from earthfaire.com

Lily Chinrsquo;s Knit and Crochet with Beads

Big Eye Needle

What am I wearing:

Garter Lace Triangle Shawl (plus a knitted on border) from Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls by Martha Waterman. Knitted with Cherry Tree Hill Cascade Lace in Spanish Moss colorway

Beaded bracelet

In this episode we walk through all the gifts which I knitted for this past holiday. In the past, I used to put these on my blog, this year, we're presenting them on Video!

In the Show:

Patty's Fetching Gloves in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran

Marie's Booga Bag in doubled Patons Wool

Dad's Vest in Elann Highland Silk

Mom's Beaded Bag

Eric's Prime Rib Hat in Rowan Big Wool

Natalie's baby SnowFlake Chunky Jacket in Sirdar Snowflake Chunky and LionBrand Microspun

Nick's Hat in Noro Big Kureyan

What am I wearing?:

FiddlesticksKnitting Whisper Scarf in Cherry Tree Hill Suri Alpaca in Peacock colorway on size US 2 needles. Completed Spring 2004.

Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the show and any ideas you have for topics you would like to see in future episodes.

LetsKnit2gether Holiday Greeting!

In this episode we take a field trip to the 2006 Stitches East Expo in Baltimore, Maryland where we met with Jane Sowerby, author of Victorian Lace Today.

In this episode we met with:

Rick Mondragon editor of Knitter's Magazine

Jane Sowerby author of Victorian Lace Today which is now destined to be my all time favorite Lace book. Thanks Jane!

Kate Conradt from Save the Children. There's still time to knit and crochet caps!

Bill Boesch from Needle Lite. These are so cool!

Special thanks to Tracy Peterson and Benjamin Levisay from XRX Events for providing us access to the expo.

Podsafe Music:

Apples and Oranges by Kwyjibo

What am I wearing:

White Lies Design Easy Lace Jacket made with ggh Soft Kid. Finished Fall 2003.

We apologize for the delay in posting this show, Eric and I were both sick for a week and we fell behind.

Join us as we continue the experiment of felting the bag from our previous episode.

Book Review:

Pursenalities and Pursenality Plus by Eva Wiechmann

What\'s on the set:

See episode 7 for details of what\'s on the set and what I am wearing

You can now join our Yahoo Group on the right side of this page to chat about knitting and to be notified of when new episodes are available.

We\'re thinking about adding a new \"Show and Tell\" segment. If you\'ve knitting something using ideas from our show, email us a picture of yourself with your knitting. We\'ll put the pictures together and show them in future episodes. Email them to CAT at Letsknit2gether.com