make good: a knitting podcast

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Techniques, skillbuilding, pattern discussion, interviews with makers we adore, our favorite tools... and the knitting advice column you've been waiting for!... more

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May 31, 202273: Mosaic Knitting
We'll be live on YouTube on June 6 at 6pm EST! Click here or go to makegoodpod.com/youtube.
This week's episode is all about mosaic knitting! In our Dear Scratch letter, we talk about what to do if your gauge is way off only on one particular type of project.
Tiny Tutorial on Mosaic Knitting from SweetGeorgia Yarns
Barbara Walker's Mosaic Knitting (1976)
A few patterns we love that feature mosaic knitting:
Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers
Crystal Star Wrap by Jen Peck
Dissent Cowl by Carissa Browning
Shift Collection from Andrea Mowry
The Shift (cowl)
Nightshift (shawl)
Shifty (sweater)
Shiftalong (hat)
What's on our needles this week:
Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane
Only Ocean by Sylvia McFadden
Summer Knitalong - CABLES!
Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)
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Merch!
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29min
May 24, 202272: Oh Baby!
This week we're talking about knitting for babies - what to make and (most controversial topic of all) what color to use!
Some baby knit patterns you might want to knit:
Hats
Bearly Bonnet by Pure Stitches (free download)
Beloved by TinCanKnits
November Balaclava Mini by PetitKnit
Socks / Baby Booties
Thickmas Socks by Summer Lee
Little Squirrel by TinCanKnits
Garter Stay-On Booties by Lisa Chemery
** Sweaters**
Baby Novus by Laura Nelkin
Gramps by TinCanKnits
In Threes: A Baby Cardigan
Rompers
Small Things Romper by Carina Spencer
Goldkind Romper by Karin Lundin
*Longies and Diaper Covers *
Lamby Leggings by Sarah Lehto
Darling by Courtney Kelly
Blankets
POP Blanket by TinCanKnits
Chevron Baby Blanket by Espace Tricot
Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket by Purl Soho
Stuffed Animals
Mochi Mochi Land has some bigger designs
Susan B Anderson lots of sweet animals
Julie Williams - Little Cotton Rabbits
Rebecca Danger - The Big Book of Knitted Monsters
What's on our needles this week:
Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane
Saraswati Top by Julee Mackessy
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32min
May 17, 202271: Textured Knits
We're talking about textured knitting this week!
Some of our favorite designers for textured knits:
Norah Gaughan - cables, twisted stitches, exploration of pleats
Brandi Cheyenne Harper - garter, ribbing, bulky texture
Irene Lin - textured fabric, cables, bobbles, lace
Blue Sky Fibers
What's on our needles this week:
Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane
Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak
Get ready for our summer KAL!
This round's theme is CABLES! We'll be kicking things off June 1.
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36min
May 10, 202270: Stitch Markers
We're talking about all the different ways you can use stitch markers. This week's letter is about how to preserve swatches from projects you've given as gifts.
What's on our needles this week:
Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak
Sunshine on my Shoulders by Lissy Jane
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37min
May 03, 202269: Scotland!
Our magical leaders - Rowan Tree Travel
Edinburgh yarn shops:
Ginger Twist
Kathy’s Knits
Some of the makers and artisans we got ot meet on our trip:
Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell of Di Gilpin Knitwear
Charlotte Flower - Charlotte Flower Chocolates
Julie Rutter of Black Isle Yarns
Emily Williams of Flutterbyknits
Yasmin & Travor of Island at the Edge Croft
Tania Jones of TJ Frog
The Canisp Sweater: https://flutterbyknits.com/pattern/canisp-sweater/
Some other places we loved:
Scottish Crannog Centre
The Highland Folk Museum
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34min
April 05, 202268: Misfit yarn
What's on our needles this week:
Sunshine on my Shoulders designed by Lissy Jayne
Saraswati Top designed by Julee McKessey
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See you in two weeks!
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27min
March 29, 202267: I-Cords
We mentioned I-Cords in last week's episode! This week we're talking about what they are and how you might be use them in your projects.
*Tools to create Knit an I-Cord: *
Lucet - a forked hand tool used in cord making: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet
I-Cord Knitting machine - Emma Fahrlander demonstration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-GET864Lbo
French Knitter - also called a knitting Nancy or a spool knitter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2deLwV1zXmA
I-Cord Uses:
Drawstrings (sweaters, shorts, baby booties, more!)
Decorative feature on hats (baby hats especially)
Ties to keep a hat on your head - attach them to earflaps - TinCanKnits has a blog post featuring their Beloved Bonnet
Appliqué
Shoe laces
Cord to hold your glasses!
Garland
Interweave link to projects: macrame plant hanger, braided bracelets, jump ropes, and braided coasters, trivets, and rugs!
Cast-on:
I-Cord Cast-On Video Tutorial from Brooklyn Tweed - includes video, and written instructions for both knitting flat and in the round)
Bind-off: - Clean, aesthetically pleasing finished edges to your project
I-Cord Bind-Off tutorial from Andrea Rangel
What's on our needles this week:
Saraswati Top by Juley Mackessey
The Make Good Stashdown is almost over!
We'll be going live at 4:15 EST on Saturday, April 2 to celebrate the conclusion of the stashdown!
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33min
March 22, 202266: Plant Fibers
Designers' posts about waist shaping (not an exhaustive list, just a few that we like!):
Andrea Rangel - Dissent Mods Adding Waist Shaping
Amy Herzog - Waist Shaping Yes You Need Some
The Make Good Stashdown is still going!
It will continue until March 31, so there's still a little time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!)
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35min
March 15, 2022 65: Your Questions
If we keep answering five question an episode, we might get caught up one of these days!
The Make Good Stashdown is still going!
It will continue until March 31, so there's still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!)
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32min
March 08, 202264: Quick Fixes
Sure, there are advanced techniques for eliminating those little knitting annoyances... but sometimes you just want a quick fix that will make the problem a little less obvious.
Resources
Five Ways to Neatly Bind Off the Last Stitch
What's on our needles this week:
Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnston
Gresham Wrap designed by Michael Vloedman
The Make Good Stashdown is still going!
It will continue until March 31, so there's still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!)
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33min

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