Brave Knitting

A knitting podcast to inspire knitters of all levels to take the next step!

Episode 24 - Celebrating A Year of Brave Knitting

Pat & Linda reflect on how the podcast has made them Brave Knitters!Pat's favorite Inspiration blogs/podcastsmdkTin Can Knits (great Help section)Fruity KnittingJen Arnall Culliford Cat Bordhi Sock book: New Pathways for Sock KnittersKatie's Kep Fair Isle HatJamieson & Smith 2 ply jumper weightRavesPatty Lyons - let the tool do the workPatty's websiteMorehouse Farm Merino 2 plyLittle Dude by Andrea RangelMisbehavesSoldotna by Caitlin HunterRowan Felted TweedSavesKnitting JournalC...

09-15
01:06:24

Episode 23 - Books

Big Book of Knitting The Knitting Answer Book Vogue Knitting Cast On Bind Off Increase Decrease Fleece and Fiber source Book New Pathways for Sock Knitters Vogue Knitting StitchionaryKnitting America Getting Started Knitting Socks The Joy of Color Favorite Designs My Knitted Doll Rowan 40 designsReally Wild Tea Cosies Knitted Dolls with a designer wardrobe 7 Things that can Make or Break a Sweater The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques The Principles of Knitting When Bad...

09-01
01:16:00

Episode 22- Finishing & Embellishing

Bea and Linda share some tips for finishing and embellishing.Here are some links to tutorials on some of the techniques we talked about:Mattress stitchVertical to Horizontal SeamKitchener3 needle bind offIcord Bind offPicot Bind offPicking upButtonholesSeamless Inset Pocket. (@ 18:48 in video)Beading with HookTassels by Alexandra DavidoffRAVESKookaburra Wool washLe Scarabee Bleu sweaterMISBEHAVESDonegal blanket by SpinnerinHoley Moley by Die MercerieSAVESAroha KnitsC...

08-15
56:38

Episode 21 - Steeking!

Pat & Linda share their adventure in Steeking!Methods for Reinforcing Steeks:CrochetMachine StitchHand Back StitchNeedle FeltingPurl Soho Steek with Knit FacingFusible InterfacingCRAVES:Little Dude by Andrea RangelAphotic by This Bird Knits

08-01
01:02:11

Episode 20 - Colorwork!

TYPES of Colorwork:StrandedMosaicShadow KnittingDouble KnittingHelix KnittingBrioche in Two ColorsTHINGS to Conside:Color Value vs. Color Hue explanationsSome Colorwork TipsMDK Color Splicing Video (scroll down to the 2nd video on that page)PATTERNS we talked about:Shetland Woolweek HatHarriet's HatNoten (Linda's colorwork sweater in bamboo and cotton)Sven & Solvieg patternYARN we talked about:Morehouse FarmStonehedge FibersBrooklyn TweedGermantown by Kelbourne WoolensPalette by Knit Pick...

07-15
57:17

Episode 19 - Sweaters!

Pat & Linda discuss their love of sweater knitting and all the things to consider as you contemplate your next project. They share their methods of how to find the next perfect sweater project to cast on.Patterns we talk about in this episode:Bronwyn by Melissa WehrleWeekender by Andrea MowryLoveNote by TinCanKnitsCoat of Many Colors by Sandra McIverCampside Cardi by Alicia PlummerNor'easter by Thea ColmanHoley Moley by Die MercerieYarns we talk about:Malabrigo RiosNua SportSpincycle Dyed...

07-01
01:08:20

Episode 18 - The Magic of Blocking

T PinsKnit BlockersBlocking WiresBlocking MatAnn's Professional SteamerEucalan Wool WashSweater StoneSweater BrushQiviut YarnLinda's Rave/Fave:Stonehedge Fiber MillThis is the article about how the Olympic sweater came to be.An Olympics sweater adventure starts in northern MichiganAnn's Rave/Fave:Verdant Pattern by Gina BonomoLana Knits Allhemp6 YarnYarn Mentioned in Linda's Misbehave:Magpie Fibers DK SwankyAnn's Save:DMH Fiber and Yarn Store, Dallas, TXLinda's Crave:Holey MoleyAnn's Crave:Th...

06-15
01:01:37

Episode 17 - Short Rows

Bea & Linda take the fear out of short rows!Short Rows Definition: Short rows create vertical shaping in knitting. A short row is one in which you don't work to the end of the row; you stop and turn and work in the other direction. However, if you simply turn and start knitting in the other direction, your work will have a hole. The short row techniques are all methods to close that gap that is created by the turn.Short Row Techniques:WraplessWrap & TurnGermanYarnoverJapaneseSundaySha...

06-01
39:19

Episode 16 - Joining and Weaving, Oh My!

Spit SpliceRussian JoinMagic Knot6 Ways to Join a Ball of Yarn - Stitch and Story, Includes Slipknot JoinWeave in Ends as You go - Very Pink KnitsWeaving in Cotton Ends - Very Pink KnitsWeaving Yarn Tails in RibbingWeaving Ends Horizontally in KnittingWeaving Ends Vertically in KnittingRussian SpliceBjorn at Skeino - "tube" methodWeaving In Duplicate StitchHow to Weave in Ends Like a ProLinda Rave: Brooklyn Tweed ArborInfo about BT Apart Together program (ending May 15)Ann Rave:"10 Reaso...

05-15
55:34

Episode 15 - Socks 101

Linda and new Brave Knitting podcaster, Pat, are talking all about socks. What they discovered is there is so much to learn about sock architecture. This is Socks 101, which explains some basics and will hopefully encourage you to start your first pair of socks,Some Helpful Tutorials for Beginner Sock KnittersTin Can Knits FREE pattern and tutorialLet Staci Perry guide you with this tutorial Kate Atherley has a Custom Sock Book Clara Parkes has tons of info in The Knitter's Bo...

05-01
01:06:31

Episode 14 - Brave Gift Knitting

Free Knitting Patterns for Gifts by An Oregon CottageMore Gift Knitting IdeasPurl Soho Fruity Trivet and pot HoldersPurl Soho Felted Oven MittsPurl Soho Knitted Golf Club CoversCoasters:Perfect Edge CoastersA Leaf in Three Sizes CoastersEbb and Flow CoasterTea Cosies:Wild Tea Cosies Book by Loani PriorReally Wild Tea Cosies Book by Loani Prior5 Tips for Successful Gift Knitting by Amy HerzogChildren's Average Chest and Age Size Chart by knit world.com.nz Avoiding the Sweater Curse by Blog.tin...

04-15
01:00:40

Episode 13: Bravely Knitting Through a Pandemic

Bamboo Needle Set (cheap)Youtube:Knitting with Plastic BagsKnitting with T-shirt YarnKnitting with Old JeansKnitting with Old SheetsAnna Knitter: Living Isolated, You are not AloneRoving Fibers Adventures (Teacher and Designer Kim Hayes) on InstagramHow Crochet and Knitting Help the Brain:Article by Betty Houtman from Anxiety Resource CenterArticle That Mentions Knitting/Crocheting and Crossing the Mid-line of the Body for AnxietyBrain Breaks, "Crossing the Midline" Song for Kids by Jac...

04-01
57:44

Episode 12 - Bravely Knitting Cables

Ann and Linda are talking all things cables!Types of Cable Needles:J shaped Curved Cable NeedleCabling Without a Needle:Cable Without a NeedleThree Ways to Knit a Cable Without a Cable Needle - video by 10rowsadayMore Info. About Cables:Alice Starmore - book Cable Flair Spring's Eve cardigan pattern Facebook Group - "Aran and Cable Knitting Group"Ann's Raves/Faves:Knitting LightLinda's Raves/Faves:Lucy Hague MD article about Lucy Hague Fruity Knitting Episode 62&nbs...

03-15
44:01

Episode 11 - Knitting Increases & Decreases

Who knew there were so many increases and decreases?! Ann & Linda offer some information about where to find them, and when and how to use them.Tips and Tricks Mirrored M1 (Make One) Increases: Video by Roxanne RichardsonHow to Knit M1o - Make One Open Increase: Video by Suzanne BryantIncrease, Decrease by Judith DurantPSSO (Pass Slip Stitch Over) Decrease: Video by Knit Purl HunterTip from Listener, Elaine:Backwards (or "Mirror") Knitting: Video by Very Pink ...

03-01
40:56

Episode 10 Knitting in the Round

Ann & Linda share everything they know about Knitting in the Round!Throwback to episode 8:Norwegian Knitting ThimbleKnitting in the Round:Circular Knitting Workshop: Essential Technique to Master Knitting in the Round by Margaret RadcliffeDouble Pointed Needles9 Inch Circular Needle10 Inch Circular NeedleAddi Flexiflips BambooBook mentioned by Linda: Wild Tea Cozies Double Pointed Needles for Beginners video by Sheep and StitchKnitting in the Round on Two Circular Needles vide...

02-15
58:09

Episode 9 - Vogue Knitting Live NYC2020!

Vogue Knitting Live with Linda and special guest, Pat!Classes & LecturesFAIR ISLE HAT classSusan B. Anderson blogThere has not been an update to Susan’s since April, 2019 – still lots of good information there!Susan’s yarn company – Barrett Wool Co. IGNORE THE PATTERN lecturePatty LyonsClara ParkesSome of the Vendors we EncounteredJill from JillyandKiddles – A ”Launch Pad” Vendor – independent dyer from Rhode Island.Shannon Welsh – Queen City Knitter – The woman who was mending...

02-01
01:01:18

Episode 8 - Tackling Tension

Is your knitting tension a problem? Too loose, too tight, not consistent. Ann & Linda are going to try to help with some tips they have discovered.Brave Knitting Show Notes for Episode 8 - Tackling Tension, January 15th, 2020Methods of Knitting:English and Continental KnittingNorwegian KnittingPortuguese KnittingCombo KnittingTips to Tackle Tension:Yay for Yarn's 5 TipsGood Tension Between Knit and Purl StitchesEnlarged Knit Before PurlTension Problems in KnittingLinda's RAVE/FAVEAlexandr...

01-15
55:39

Episode 7 - A Brave New Knit Year

Brave Knitting Episode 7: A Brave New Year Show Notes – January 1, 2020Being Brave in 2020Ann wants to be BRAVE about socks, colorwork, dyeing yarn and maybe designing.Linda wants to be BRAVE about colorwork, steeking, and socks.Zauberball yarnFelici Self-striping yarnRAVESDFW FiberfestGrocery GirlsRavelry;Whimzee StitchesMISBEHAVESAfternoon Breezes vestBlacklock ponchoSAVESLifelines!!!The value of chartingMaster Hand Knitter ProgramCRAVESAdvent CalendarOranje by Ann WeaverTest for PDFcaretagPDF

01-01
32:46

Episode 6 Casting On!

Brave Knitting - Episode 6 Show Notes – December 15, 2019BASIC CAST ONsBasic Knitted Cast on & Cable Cast onLong TailMama Christa’s Double Double Cast onDouble Start Cast OnBackward Loop Cast onFleece Boutique – April CordellSPECIALTY CAST ONsI-Cord Cast On:VeryPink Knits method:Steven West method:Provisional Cast OnVeryPink Knits (method without crochet hook, using a circular needle):Nervous KnitterTubular:Sockmatician:Freedom Knit:Ribbed Cable Cast On:Judy’s Magic Cast On:RAVESIn ...

12-15
43:23

Episode 5 - Gauge

Episode 5 - Show NotesPhoto of knitting group's swatches: Check out our Facebook and Instagram pagesFruity Knitting Ep. 68 with June Hemmons Hiatt/Principles of KnittingRaves/FavesBlocking MatsPrinciples of Knitting by June Hemmons HiattMisbehavesFix-A-Stitcha wooden version by Knitter's Pride Afternoon Breezes Pattern by ILGA LEJASavesPatty Lyon's Cookie MathCravesTemperature BlanketDFW FiberFestDorset ButtonsNoten by ANKESTRiCK

12-01
39:49

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