Mastering the Knits podcast

Mastering the Knits S4E3: Master Knitter Turbogrrl!

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 4.

Giveaway (1:39)

January/February’s giveaway is a skein of the Fiber Seed.

Master Status (2:42):

Natalie talks about getting her feedback from her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 submission and also talks about her new job.

In my hands (9:39):

Natalie talks about knitting on the following:

• Against the grain socks by Kino Knits using some Twist Fiber Studios handspun I spun. This is part of the #lotsofsockskal hosted Paperdaisycreations

Masterpieces (12:55):

Natalie talks about her trip to Gatlinburg, TN for a belated honeymoon with her husband of 10 years.  She shares her visit to Smoky Mountain Spinnery and her yarn purchase from Knitted Wit of her sock yarn in Smoky Mountain color.

• Flax by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in Anniversario colorway for #teamnatalie for #stashteamkal with Stash a place for yarn.  End of KAL is during the Bay Area Knitting Guild Yarn Crawl.
• Gloves knit using a pattern of my own in Knitted Wit sock yarn in Smoky Mountain color.
• Handspun sock yarn spun using Twist Fiber Studios Polwarth/Silk spun on my Majacraft Pioneer Pilar.
• Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy bag.
• Swatches for Stash a place for yarn in Malabrigo Rios and Malabrigo Washted.

Interview (25:25):

Interview with Lisa Pannell aka Turbogrrl on Instagram and here on Ravelry.  We talk about her journey through the Master Knitter Program.  

Thank you for joining us for series 4 episode 3 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at [email protected]. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S4E2: Paper Daisy Creations brings LotsofSocksKAL!

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 4.

Giveaway (1:39)

January’s giveaway is a skein of the Fiber Seed.

In my hands (3:00)

Natalie mentions the Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup and talks about knitting on the following:

• Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy bag.
• Flax by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in Anniversario colorway for #teamnatalie for #stashteamkal with Stash a place for yarn.  End of KAL is during the Bay Area Knitting Guild Yarn Crawl.
• Swatches for Stash a place for yarn in Malabrigo Rios and Malabrigo Washted.

Masterpieces (10:10)

• Cat Hats in a pattern I’m making up using HiKoo® by skacel Kenzie.

Interview (12:45)

Interview with Lisa Ross from Paper Daisy Creations.  She talks about how she got her business started and shared about the LotsofSocksKAL and so much more.  

Thank you for joining us for series 4 episode 2 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at [email protected]. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S4E1: Planting Fiber Seeds!

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! 

Giveaway (3:45)

December’s giveaway is a pattern of your choice up to $5 on Ravelry. Winner announced in the episode.  January’s giveaway is a skein of the Fiber Seed.

In my hands (5:05)

Natalie mentions the Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup and talks about knitting on the following:

• Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy bag.
• Flax by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in Anniversario colorway for #teamnatalie for #stashteamkal with Stash a place for yarn.  End of KAL is during the Bay Area Knitting Guild Yarn Crawl.
• Cat Hats in a pattern I’m making up using HiKoo® by skacel Kenzie.

Interview (12:15)

Interview with Lindsay English from the Fiber Seed. Instagram @thefiberseed.

Thank you for joining us for series 4 episode 1 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at [email protected]. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E11: Level 1 is DONE!

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 3.

Giveaway (2:36)

December’s giveaway is a pattern of your choice up to $5 on Ravelry. and listen to the episode to learn how to enter.

Master Status (3:34)

Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1 and she is DONE!!  Her submission is sent.

In my hands (10:46)

Natalie mentions the Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup and talks about knitting on the following:

• Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy bag.

Masterpieces (17:17)

Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following:

• recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Released in pattern..

Comfort zone (19:09)

Natalie talks about why her husband and her eat KFC on our anniversaries.  Happy 10 year anniversary to her and her husband. Share the Stash - A place for yarn staff’s new KAL starting Jan 2nd through Feb and #teamnatalie is knitting Flax cardigan by Tin Can Knits. She is using Malabrigo Rios in Aniversario.  

Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 11 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at [email protected]. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E10: Adventure Abound

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!

Giveaway (1:33)

December’s giveaway is a pattern of your choice up to $5 on Ravelry. and listen to the episode to learn how to enter.

Master Status (2:32)

Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1 and she is so close to sending this out. For more information check out,  TKGA group on Ravelry.   Natalie mentions TurboGrrl and her amazing colorwork sweater design.

In my hands (6:20)

Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following:

• Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy.
• recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Released in pattern.

Masterpieces (8:38)

Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following:

• Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning using Holly & Ivy Dyeworks Ivy Twist
• She mentions the K2tog tbl stretchy bind off.

Raise Your Hand (12:24)

Natalie answers: What’s your new job?  Natalie shares that she got a new job at Stash a place for yarn and about their new shop Stash Tampa.  She mentions BAKG yarn crawl.  Also share their new KAL starting Jan 2nd through Feb and #teamnatalie is knitting Flax cardigan by Tin Can Knits. She is using Malabrigo Rios in Aniversario.  

Comfort zone (20:38)

Natalie talks about checking out lights with the family and adventures coming. She talks about going to Lights of Lake Park Estates. Check out #whereIknit and #weekendcraftgoals.

Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 10 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at [email protected]. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E9: Harry Potter Begins

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!

Giveaway (1:51)

November giveaway was a pattern of your choice from Paper Daisy Creations and winner was announced.  December’s giveaway is a pattern of your choice up to $5 on Ravelry. and listen to the episode to learn how to enter.

Master Status (3:51)

Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1. For more information check out,  TKGA group on Ravelry.  

In my hands (7:06)

Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following:

• Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning using Holly & Ivy Dyeworks Ivy Twist.  
• Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy.
• recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Released in a pattern.

Raise Your Hand (12:05)

Natalie answers: How are you preparing for the new year?  Natalie mentions the following:

• #last90days
• Facebook Live, Rach and Dave Hollis’s Start Today morning show
• 5 to thrive
• Start Today Journal by Rachel Hollis, author of Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing
• Rise Podcast episode link
• Year Compass
• Passion Planner
• Bullet Journal

Comfort zone (21:29)

Natalie talks about her daughter turning 8 and starting to read Harry Potter.  The illustrated version.

Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 9 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at [email protected]. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E8: Craft Goals

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!

Giveaway (1:22)

November giveaway is a pattern of your choice from Paper Daisy Creations and listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Natalie shares the Flickering Lights shawl.  Kits can be found at Space Cadet Yarns.

Master Status (3:55)

Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1.  TKGA group on Ravelry.  Arenda Holladay’s blog. She ordered these tags.

In my hands (10:48)

Natalie mentions #weekendcraftgoals and talks about knitting and spinning on the following:

• Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning using Holly & Ivy Dyeworks Ivy Twist.  
• Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy.
• recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway.

Masterpieces (18:24)

Natalie talks about finishing a project and more!

• Spun and navajo plied Treadle Hanspun Yarns tiddlybits using Pilar, Majacraft Pioneer spinning wheel.

Raise Your Hand (20:40)

Natalie answers: Do you knit for others for holiday gifts? She mentions the Knitmore girls Podcast grinchalong.

Comfort zone (25:00)

Natalie talks about enjoying the holidays.

Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 8 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at [email protected]. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E7: Share Knitting

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!

Giveaway (1:16)

November giveaway is a pattern of your choice from Paper Daisy Creations and listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Natalie shares the Socks of Wonka collection.

Master Status (3:34)

Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1.  

In my hands (4:13)

Natalie talks about knitting and spinning on the following:

• Grandma's Argyle Sock Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in Red and White. Chiaogoo fixed circulars. Mentions using the Clover Leather Thimble
• Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning using Holly & Ivy Dyeworks Ivy Twist.  
• Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns.

She mentioned reading For All the Boys I’ve loved Before by Jenny Han and reading on her niece’s Kindle paperwhite.

Masterpieces (11:54)

Natalie talks about finishing a project and more!

• Punk Kid Mittens by Aoifa Anctil for my girl’s in leftover Knitpicks I had in my stash.

Share the Love (12:50)

Natalie talks about https://www.10000newknitters.com/  and how she taught three people at Stash a Place for Yarn.

Comfort zone (15:49)

Natalie talks about dating your spouse.  

Natalie mentions #weekendcraftgoals.  Come join us and post what your goals are.

Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 7 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at [email protected]. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E6: Knit all the things

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! She mentions Shaklee Hydrate.

Giveaway (1:59)

Winner announced for Zip-Top Bag from RainStorm Studios!  November giveaway is a pattern of your choice from Paper Daisy Creations and listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Natalie shares the Frosted Cardigan design.

Master Status (6:03)

Natalie talks about where she is at and how she is stalled on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1.  She mentions Arenda Holladay Youtube videos.

In my hands (7:51)

Natalie talks about knitting and spinning on the following:

• Coziest Memory blanket by Kemper Wray.  Rainstorm Studio Spring Up basket.
• Spinning Treadle Hanspun Yarns tiddlybits using Pilar, Majacraft Pioneer spinning wheel.
• Grandma's Argyle Sock Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in Red and White. Chiaogoo fixed circulars.
• Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning using Holly & Ivy Dyeworks Ivy Twist.  
• Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns.

Masterpieces (18:11)

Natalie talks about finishing a project and more!

• Holiday Sweater Ornament by Amy Munson using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport.

Share the Love (20:12)

Natalie talks about https://www.10000newknitters.com/  and how she is going to teach for this at Stash a Place for Yarn.

Raise my hand (21:35)

Natalie answers the question: How many projects do you work on at the same time?

Comfort zone (25:36)

Natalie talks about her Christmas tree and babbles on about her love of Christmas.  Also mentions a Three kings day tradition.

Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 6 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at [email protected]. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E5: Autumnal is done

Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!

Giveaway (1:19)

Zip-Top Bag from RainStorm Studios listen to the episode to learn how to enter.

Master Status (2:33)

Natalie talks about where she is at and how she is stalled on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1.

In my hands (3:52)

Natalie talks about knitting on the following:

• Grandma's Argyle Sock Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in Red and White.

Masterpieces (7:36)

Natalie talks about finishing a project and more!

• Autumnal Cardigan by Hannah Fettig using mods from sarie26 using MissBabs Katahdin in Amethyst.

Natalie also mentions the following while discussing the finished project:

• Downtown Knits in Apex, NC
• Downtown Knits Wool Wash
• Hey Lady Hey Dyeworks in Mordant
• Shaklee link

Share the Love (15:05)

Natalie talks about https://www.10000newknitters.com/  and how she is going to teach for this at Stash a Place for Yarn.

Raise my hand (16:34)

Natalie answers the question: Jennifer from @we_are_two_sheep podcast asks How do I pick my next project? By yarn or pattern first?

Natalie mentions the following while answering this question:

• Round Table Yarns in Tristan Base
• Wonder Woman Shawl by  Carissa Browning
• Holly and Ivy Ivy Twist
• Savvy Skein Optum DK in Pandemonium.
• Bliss Yarns in Nashville, TN
• Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider
• Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino

Comfort zone (23:34)

Natalie talks about knitting in the hammock, cool weather and enjoying the fall festivities. She talks about their trip to HorsePower farm for kids.

Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 1 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at [email protected]. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits