Lets Knit2gether (Video)

In this latest episode of our video podcast, we demonstrate techniques for knitting flowers. From roses to lilies, flowers are a great project to knit and use of very little yarn so they can be a great stash buster!

Book Review:

* Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers

What's on the set:

* Knitted Rose in GGH Soft Kid Mohair

* Icord Daisy in Dale of Norway Heilo

* Calalily in Patons Clasic Wool

* Bond Embellish Knit icord maker

* Hand blown glass vase by NickedGlass

What I'm wearing:

* Top down cardigan (my own design based on SpinCraft pattern) completed June 2007 knit from hand spun yarn spun from Miss Limersquo;s Springtime fiber from episode 12

In this latest episode of our video podcast from the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival, we chatted with Jonathan Bosworth creator of the Bosworth Journey Wheel spinning wheel, charkhas and spindles. Jonathan tells us a bit about how he got started in the spinning business and we see an array of all the spindles which they carry.

Whatrsquo;s on the set:

* Stitch markers from Knitter Scarlet

* Wendy Johnson Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits

What I am wearing:

* At Rhinebeck - Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellisonrsquo;s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran

* In the chair - Shrug made with Rowan Wool Cotton of my own design completed fall 1996. (really just a feather and fan rectangle with cuffs)

Congratulations to our winners Freddie and Susan Hardy!

Special thanks to Jonathan Bosworth, Potters Craft and Cath from Knitter Scarlet

In this latest episode of our knitting videos, join us as we travel to Austin, Texas for the South By Southwest Conference.

We attended several sessions including Soapbox Spielbergs with Eric Beck from The Indy Mogul Podcast and Commuknitty with Steven from The Yknit Podcast.

Afterward we stopped at The Knitting Nest.

Also in this episode, CAT takes a trip to Creative Knitworks in Hillsdale, NJ.

Book Review:

* Cookie A Sock Innovation: Knitting Techniques Patterns for One-of-a-Kind Socks

* Wendy Johnson Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits

What's on the set:

* Vicki Square Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes

* Stitch markers from Knitter Scarlet

* The Knitter Magazine Issue #7

What am I wearing:

* Shawl of my own design made with Cotton Ribbon Yarn (I'm still trying to find the name of the yarn!) completed 2002

To watch the SXSW video check it out on Vimeo produced by Eric Beck from The Indy Mogul Podcast

Special Thanks to Potters Craft and Cath from Knitter Scarlet.

In this episode, we return to the Hudson Valley Fiber Farm and get a lesson in dyeing with Kool-Aid and Country Classics dyes with Susan Gibbs.

See this article on Knitty for more detail on Kool-Aid dyeing and this colorchart for more information

What am I wearing:

* Shawl made with Prism Wildstuff in Woodlands colorway

Special thanks to Susan Gibbs for allowing us to shoot this great event!

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

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To celebrate our 50th episode we've gone back into the archive and put together this special episode of Bloopers for you.

Enjoy!

In this latest episode of our knitting videos, we continue our adventures at the Hudson Valley Fiber Farm .

In this episode we spend time with:

* Goats at the farm

* Yarn and fiber shop

* Hans the spinner and Phillip the weaver from Holy Trinity Weavers

* John Jay High School Saxophone Ensemble

What I am wearing:

* Cabled Cardigan by Susan Bonell made with Blue Sky Organic Cotton finished May '09

Special thanks to Susan Gibbs for allowing us to film during this event.

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 10% off.

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In this latest episode of our knitting videos, we take a trip to Hopewell Junction in Hudson Valley, New York where we met with other shareholders of the Hudson Valley Fiber Farm for a Sheep Shearing party.

We met with:

Shepards Susan and Pat

Jeff the Shearer

Hans the spinner and Phillip the weaver

"Ernie" the Cotswold

What I am wearing:

Cabled Cardigan by Susan Bonell made with Blue Sky Organic Cotton finished May '09

Special thanks to Susan Gibbs for allowing us to film during this event.

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 10% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

In this episode of our video podcast we revisit the 2008 NY State Sheep and Wool Festival. This time we speak to ravelers at the Ravelry Meetups and Ravelry Party.

We chat with:

* Casey (Casey) and Jess (Frecklegirl) and Small Bob finger puppet

* Lydia (PunkcatKnitter)

* Carrie (Dharmafey) from Socks in the City Podcast

* Diane (Knitmydream) and Eric (k2Tunes)

What am I wearing:

* In Rhinebeck - Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellisonrsquo;s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran

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

Christina/eyes4books was our winner! Special thanks to Rachel at Dyeabolical Yarn for the beautiful one of a kind sock yarn for our giveaway.

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off.

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In this episode of our video podcast Eric and CAT clean up with yarn aka a Dishcloth Face-off.

Whatrsquo;s on the set:

Yarns:

* Lily Sugar lsquo;n Cream yarn

* Herrschnerrsquo;s Village Yarn Craft Cotton

* Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille

* Knit Picks Shine Worsted

* Peaches and Cream

* Lion Cotton

Needles

* Pink Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles Set

* Knit Picks

* Crystal Palace Bamboo

* Swallow Casein

Book Review:

* Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knittersrsquo; Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures

And check out their newest book Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines: Patterns, Stories, Pictures, True Confessions, Tricky Bits, Whole New Worlds, and Familiar Ones, Too

What am I wearing:

* Top Down Sweater (my own design) knit with Katia Reno Plus yarn finished 2007

Some of my favorite sites (other than Ravelry) for Dishcloth patterns

* Knitting Pattern Central

* Knitting KNonsence

Leave a comment for a chance to win a beautiful skein of yarn from Dyeabolical Yarn

Special Thanks to heathers and knittingheather for use of their Dishcloth images.

Our sincere condolances to Kay Gardiner and her family on their recent loss. To show your support consider donating a handknit to Afghan for Afghans

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off.

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In this episode of our video podcast, CAT takes a trip to the Country Wool Spinng Retreat "Fleece to Foot" where she learned to spin for socks. Along with that, she talks about what's in her Spinning tool chest.

What's on the set:

Spindles: Golding, Bosworth, Spindolyn, Kundert, Natalie

Charkha

Lasy Kates: Fricke, Ashford

Louet Hand Cards and Forsyth Mini Combs

Louet Drum Carder

What am I wearing

Garter Shawl (my design) made with Karabella Gossamer

For this episode there is a contest to win a great knitting bag from ZigZagStitches leave a comment by 4/30/09 to be eligible to win.

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.