In this episode we talk about clue 3 and 4 of the Westknits MKAL 2024

it includes:

• @westknits
• short row triangles
• ssk or knit 2 tog or maybe nothing.
• German short rows.
• stitch markers.
• Repeats
• tiny bobbles and slip stitches. slip one yarn to the back or front?
• slipstitch triangles.
• optical illusion. 
• using the video or written pattern.
• @louielolayarns #knitfor the girls @threadandmaple.
• Alpaca yarn gift.

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In this episode we talk in depth about the Westknits MKAL 2024
We include:

• colour choices, Mohair Dare.
• Knitting semi circles.
• Joining together with knitting pick up stitches.
• left handed things to look out for.
• counting stitches.
• Tinking back.
• making 'bubbles'.
• Using videos.
• Brioche.  Undoing Brioche.
• Knitting with Mohair single strand.

@westknits #westknitsmkal2024 @ausorganicwool @circustonichandmade

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Continue the conversation with us as we talk all things yarn with Hannah from Circus Tonic Handmade:

This episode includes some crotchet too!!
Knitting a pattern more than once.
Yokes bottom up.
Podcasts.
@jamodesigns
@skeinmachine
@boylandknitworks
@handmakeCreate
@Kathdavies

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In today's episode we have an indepth discussion with Hannah Ginn from Circus Tonic Handmade. @circustonichandmade
It includes:

• inspiration for colours.
• Types of wool, plys and weights.
• how to chose the kind of wool you need for a project.
• Knitting yolks.
• Steeking correctly.
• techniques for knitting colourwork.
• WIPs.

#calypsocardigan @blackcatknitco @loopinewoolco @spincycle_yarns
#blocking #colourwork #steeking #wips #gogodynamo
@grumpy.ginger.yarn @greatsouthernyarn @cloverleafcorriedalestud @looplondonloves @wildearthyarns
@uradaleyarns @westknits @ausorganicwool
#circussingle #possum #antipodiesfingering #gingercat #sportsweight #snowgums
#westknitskit #merinoalpaca #shetlandwoolweek #scalloway

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Welcome woolshitters,

in this episode we witter on about:
One year into the podcast we quickly recap our year in projects. 

•  #babyblankets 
• @westknits #geogradient #glitteringsnowscape #socks
• @petiteknits #littlesisterromper
• @anne.b.hanssen.design #collettecardigan
• @dotpebbles_knits #kitten
• @ysoldaTeague #slippers
• @lucindaguy #bellabunny
• @unwind_knitwear #orbit
• @strikkeKaffe #scallopedbabypants
• @Ambahobrien #thisorthatMkal
• @Curioushandmade #twentyfourbirdsmkal
• @olaugBeate #floratop
• @jamo #shadowshawl

Current projects:

• #Shadowshawl
• for the Crocheters from 11mins 37 we discuss my adhoc crochet cardigan project #crochetmagazine.
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• Up and coming @westknits #gogodynamo MKAL, colours and #knitwittery #excited #itsthattimeoftheyear
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• Using a Yarnbowl or not!!
• How do you spot AI on the internet Youtubevideo  @EliseRoseCrochet.  Sorry I forgot her name in the actual podcast but Love her work.
• latest Temu gadgets.

KNITTING IN THE NEWS:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynlvz0070o  - Knitting vandals
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqjgw4gnzwo  - Knitting the Olympic medals
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9ln1w57npo  - 95 Year old Knitter, 12 days of Christmas.

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In Today's episode we are at the new yarn shop in Blackwood South Australia.
Join us for lots of hilarity and general knitwittery

• We talk with Jamo and Matt about all things Skein Machine
• The Shadow Shawl, with Jamo the Designer.  @Jamo #shadow Shawl.
• The house yarn #homedyes 
• All the Yarn that is stocked.  @dovedale @craftbybella @Maximoo @Siansyarns
• @Fiori @BlackWattle @fiberlilly @rustyarns
• #stitchmarkers #lego 
• stitchmarkers
• Find out all about the conception of the shop 

KNITTING IN THE NEWS 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly315yl1d4o

Perfect listening while knitting.   

Welcome Back.  In today's episode we talk woolshit about:

• Going to woolshops in Paris London and Wales 
• @lil_weasel @looplondonloves @ammoniteyarns
• @qingfibre @woollywumkins @cambrianwool 

• Finishing up the @Ambahobrien MKAL
• Lavender jumper @olanabeatebjelland @yarnwick #vegalavender
• Slippers @yoldateag #thrumming

• New Yarn shop @skeinmachine
• New project @jamo #shadowshawl

Knitting in the news:

www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/should-knitting-be-an-olympic-sport-20240801-p5jyjw

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In this episode we have:

• Jumper modeling.
• Sleeve Length and style
• Tool for protecting stitches when trying on jumper.
• MKAL This or That @ambahobrien.
• @Circustonichandmadesale.
• @louieLolaYarn Sale as it happened.

Knitting in the news:

Many people may be underestimating value of hobby equipment – survey | The Independent


What happened to the cat that ate a ball of yarn?  She had mittens.

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In this episode we are joined by @craftbybella #penpalrange #teastainedpaper #kindregards #pressedflowers

We talk about:
the continuing drama of the #orbitsweater by @unwind_knitwear.
Needle Cables.
Running out of wool
#ThisorthatMKAL by @ambahobrien
Colour Choice.
Why would a pattern not work as prescribed.
Taking Photographs.
Having a market stall.
World record for blanket knitting.

we mention
@unwind_knitwear
@Ambahobrien
@yarntrader
@Jamo
@woolandworks
@louielolayarns
@officialchiaogoo

#knitwittery #woolshit #woolshitpodcast #bestfriends #guests

Knitting in the news:
TikTok star the Tattooed Knitter sets world record for blanket knitting (bbc.com)

Perfect listening while knitting.   

In this episode we talk about:

• Stranded Knitting patter #Orbitjumper by @unwind_knitwear
• New MKAL @ambahobrien #thisorthat , wool choices, colours and all associated knitwittery. @louielolayarn
• Weaponised incompetence.
• International knitting in public day. 
• Yarn bombing @Cityofadelaide #yarnbombing #forestofdreams.
• PHD knitting  topics #PHD #PHDknitting
• getting patterns the old fashioned way, getting old patterns and using op shops. #opshops #knittingpatterns 

and so much more

Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy yarn which is kind of the same thing.

Perfect listening while knitting.