In Episode 71, we played part of Casey's interview with Diane Lewis from Alice’s Embrace, a non-profit organization devoted to providing hand-knit and hand-crocheted prayer shawls and lap blankets to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This bonus episode contains the whole interview - her passion for this project is contagious!

Our sponsor this week - Turtlepurl Yarns Here are some socks that Casey and Staci have knit with Turtlepurl! The first two images are my Socks on 9" Circulars pattern, the third is my Sling Heel Socks pattern. Casey’s interview this week is with Diane Lewis from Alice’s Embrace, a non-profit organization devoted to providing hand-knit and hand-crocheted prayer shawls and lap blankets to those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Click through to their website for information on how to help. Other things we talk about in this episode: Craft Yarn Council Standard Body Measurements/Sizing Toe-Up Socks Using German Short Rows Tutorial Sling Heel Socks Tutorial Casey’s Baby Digger Sweater

Our lovely sponsors this week: Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Yarn Pop! Free Shipping In The U.S.A. - Free Returns and a 100% Money Back Guarantee makes for worry free shopping. Supplies are limited for these unique and beautiful bags so best not wait! JORD Watch Giveaway Just CLICK HERE to sign up, the winner gets the watch of their choice (up to $180 value), plus free sizing and shipping. Additionally, if you’d like to order a watch, visit the JORD website and use the coupon code “staci” for $25 off, valid only during course of giveaway! The giveaway runs through 10/31/2017. Blocking mats giveaway! Visit Casey’s website for more info. Things we talk about in this episode: I don’t have a video on the “improved ssk”. But here is a video comparing decreases. Fringe Supply Co. Field Bag Knitter’s Pride Yarn Bowls It’s not illegal to pick bluebonnets!

If you’d like to get your question on the show, just email your question to [email protected] Casey’s website is kcknits.com. Our lovely sponsor this week: Yarn Pop! Free Shipping In The U.S.A. - Free Returns and a 100% Money Back Guarantee makes for worry free shopping. Supplies are limited for these unique and beautiful bags so best not wait! Casey’s interview this week is with Ann Morneau. The YouTube video Casey mentions in the podcast is Ann’s video Knitting Takes Balls. Other things we talk about in this episode: Mattress Stitch Bickford Seam Edge Tension Three Needle Bind-Off

Coiled carbon nanotube yarns, created at The University of Texas at Dallas and imaged here with a scanning electron microscope, generate electrical energy when stretched or twisted. You can visit Casey’s website at kcknits.com. Our sponsor this week is Ott Lite! Click through for more info. This lamp is part of the Wellness Series. Casey’s interview this week is with research scientist Nai Li. You can read the press release here. The only other thing we promise to link to in this episode: Eucalan Stain Treating Wipes

Download Episode. For more on Casey's interview with Clara Parkes, you can visit her blog post here. Our sponsor this week is Ott Lite! Click through for more info. This lamp is part of the Wellness Series. Casey’s interview is with Clara Parkes, her new book is A Stash of One’s Own. She also founded and writes Knitter’s Review. Other things we talk about in this episode: Lavishea Lotion Bar Bar-Maids LoLo Bar Fast needles - Knitter’s Pride Platinas and Addi Turbos

You can see Casey's blog at kcknits.com. Our sponsor this week is Ott Lite! Click through for more info. This lamp is part of the Wellness Series. Here is the live recording: (In the podcast I say to jump over to my Facebook page, but Casey discovered that we could embed the video instead. Yay, Casey!) https://www.facebook.com/verypink/videos/10154992185691305/ Things we talk about in this episode: Fringe Supply Co. Field Bag Alaffia African Baskets Sling Heel Socks Dry Martini Sweater iCord Side Edging

Download Episode. Our sponsor this week is Ott Lite! Click through for more info. This lamp is part of the Wellness Series. You can see Casey's blog at kcknits.com. Things we talk about in this episode: Winding Yarn into Two Equally-Sized Balls Log Cabin Blanket Stellar Swatching The Mystery of Row Gauge Craft Yarn Council Standard Body Measurements/Sizing Casey’s Cotton Lace Top (free Knitty pattern) Filtered Ravelry search for cotton lace tops (even though it wasn’t part of the question)

Download Episode. To get your knitting question on the show, email [email protected], and be sure to tell us where you're from. Bartlett Yarns The gorgeous PBS video about Bartlett yarns. You can see more photos of the Bartlett Yarns mill on Casey’s blog. Things we talk about in this episode: Alternating Hand Dyed Yarns Storing Knits for Summer The podcast episode where we talk more about creepy crawlies that attack wool. Winding Yarn into Two Equally-Sized Balls CORRECTION: Casey said that Interweave magazine is monthly, but it’s not. It’s quarterly or 5 times a year.

Our sponsor this week: Today's episode is brought to you by Care.com. To learn more and save 30% off a Premium membership visit care.com/verypink to subscribe. To get your knitting question on the show, email it to [email protected], and be sure to tell us where you’re from. You can visit Casey’s website (and get more info about the giveaway) at kcknits.com. Seven Sisters Arts Things we talk about in this episode: Log Cabin Blanket Log Cabin Blanket FAQ