What do you do if you tear, snag, or stain your hand knits... or have a (gasp) MOTH ATTACK? This week we talk mending! @bookhou on instagram: visible mending tutorials/videos Some materials you might want to have on hand: Darning Mushroom Mending Kit Darning & Mending Loom by Katrinkles Sorrel Soiree! Hashtag to enter: #makegoodsorrel Follow us on instagram [@makegoodpod](instagram.com/makegoodpod) Support make good: a knitting podcast...
We're talking about the aesthetic of the yarn, not the fiber content or construction. Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website Spring Sorrel Summer Sorrel Sorrel Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry Spring Sorrel Summer Sorrel Sorrel #makegoodsorrel What's On Our Needles Ripple Buttshorts designed by Jessie Maed Barnhardt designed by Norah Gaughan Email your questions to dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Support make good: a knitting podcast...
Make a good warm weather knit choice! Patterns we mentioned in this episode: Drift designed by Kristen Finlay Edie designed by Isabell Kraemer Good Day Tee designed by Annie Lupton Lounging Top designed by Joji Locatelli Median designed by Andi Satterlund Rift designed by Jacqueline Cieslak Trusty Toe Up Socks designed by Tanis Lavallee DRK Everyday Socks designed by Andrea Mowry Sundae Socks designed by Shannon Squire Elephant Socks designed by Dawn Handerson Elizabeth Zimmerman's Sewn Bind...
Today we're talking about the counterfeit Chiaogoo needles currently being sold on Amazon and how to protect yourself when shopping online. * How to spot a fake: * Chiaogoo's guide to spotting counterfeit needle sets The real deal: Twist Mini/Shortie Set US 0-3 (Red) Twist Shortie Set US 2-8 (Blue) Sorrel Kits at Scratch Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website Spring Sorrel Summer Sorrel Sorrel Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry Spring Sorrel Summer...
This week we talk about making decisions about fit and ease to create knitted garments you'll love! Embody by Jacquelline Cieslak My Body Model Designers we talked about this week: Jessie Maed PoisonGrrls Patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Sandoval Sweater designed by This Bird Knits Barnhardt Sweater designed by Norah Gaughan Flutter Buttshorts designed by Jessie Maed Justin's Flannel designed by Alicia Plummer Sisterhood Set designed by Jen Peck email your questions to dear...
This week we're talking about colorwork! Stranded (or fairisle), mosaic, intarsia, brioche, how to catch floats, what to do with dominant colors.... this is a 10,000 foot view of a variety of colorwork methods and techniques. This week's Dear Scratch letter gets a sort-of answer about yarn weight substitution. Catching Floats tutorial Colour Dominance by Ysolda Teague Tools mentioned in this episode: colorwork rings from Corina Lunita Portugese knitting pin from Atomic Knitting Patterns ...
This week we interview Casey Ryder, owner of Portfiber in Portland, ME and US distributor of Cashmere People Yarns! Cashmere People Yarns Portfiber (Casey's shop) Cashmere People Yarns at Scratch Crystal Star Wrap designed by Jen Peck Aroha | Aloha Knitalong Support make good: a knitting podcast...
Today's episode is all about swatching. Yay swatching! This week's Dear Scratch segment is about combining different yarn of the same weight in the sasme project. Fold in the cheese! Swatch pictures on our Instagram The Chinese Inch is a real thing, more appropriately called a cun: Cun (unit) on Wikipedia March of the Penguonos will be Saturday, March 6 from noon - 2pm Tools we mentioned this week: Swatch gauges Designers we mentioned this week: Jen Peck: Webster Street Knittery @webster...
This episode is all about inspiration - where we find it, how we keep it, and what we want to do with it! Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about planning for knitting during a post-COVID road trip. Makers mentioned this week James N Watts Tentacularly Patterns mentioned this week Back Roads Wrap by Brienne Moody (still being test knit, no link!) Reunion Cardigan by Brienne Moody Barnhardt by Norah Gaughan Evendoon Pullover by Kate Davies Monstera by Chantal Belisle Hester by Bristol Ivy Drif...
No show notes this week, because linking to anything we talked about this week would be in poor form. UGH. Support make good: a knitting podcast
This week, we're taking you on a barnyard journey. At one point in this episode we were talking about "hair follicle" when what we really meant was "hair cuticle." Sorry about that! Fiber Type Guide Click here to see our blog post about different fiber types! On our needles Penguono by Stephen West DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry Support make good: a knitting podcast...
We're always learning new things from the fiber community! Today we're sharing some of our favorite tips and tools that make our knitting lives better. Links to some of our favorite things: If you like to knit from the outisde of your center pull ball, check out the Akerworks Flat Pack Yarn Caddy ! We love the Stella EDGE Task Clamp Lamp for targeting task lighting (especially for dark yarn). Interchangeable needle sets How cute is this kitchen scale ? (link goes to Amazon - not an affil...
Short rows are your friends! Join us on a deep dive into the what, how, and why of these delightfully short sections of knitting that will make your finished projects fit like a dream! Short row resources: _Patterns with short rows that we mentioned: _ Ursa Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak (links to Ravelry) The Rain Outside by Sylvia McFadden (links to Ravelry) Short row tutorials: Wrap and Turn short rows (w&t) - Purl Soho on YouTube German short rows (gsr or ds - double stitch) - TinCanKnits...
This week we talk about where we get our knitting patterns, and how access to patterns (and becoming a designer!) has changed over the years. We also answer a Dear Scratch question about yarn bleeding during blocking... yikes! If you're curious about our littlest, naughtiest dog Charlie , you can see him on our website! Websites: Knitty.com TinCanKnits - The Simple Collection Vogue Knitting Interweave Ravelry Spotlight Debut Patterns: Knitting on Ravelry Publications: CocoKnits Sweater Works...
This week we talk about needles! There are so many options available, it can feel a little overwhelming. Fortunately, that means that there's a set out there for everyone! Plus we have a quick chat about the variety of yarn produced by different sheep breeds. All the needles we love: Wood needles * Knitter's Pride Ginger Interchangeable Needles and Full Ginger Sets * Mindful Collection Cables Metal needles * ChiaoGoo TWIST Interchangeable Needles and Full ChiaoGoo Sets * ChiaoGoo Mini Se...
make good stashdown: Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL. This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono . Today we're talking about some of the technical aspects of pattern (size, gauge, choosing yarns, etc.) and we hope that you'll knit a Penguono with us! Details: Cast-On January 4th (or whenever... this is pretty laid back!) Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono Each tagged photo wi...
This week we talk about our relationship with our stashes. We identify three types of stash-havers, and talk about ways to change (if that's what you want to do)! We're also getting ready for our first annual Stashdown. This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono . Patterns mentioned: Roy G Biv by Park Williams Stay Pull by Park Williams The Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits Safe at Home Blanket by Margaret Holzmann (we called it Stay at Home by mistake...
In our first-ever holiday episode, we share listeners' stories of The Sweater Curse and gifts gone wrong. Check out our brand-new podcast Instagram account @makegoodpod Patterns Mentioned Sandoval by this.bird.knits On Our Needles This Week DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry Forager by Isabel Kraemer Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). Support make good: a knitting...
This week we talk to Anne and Kathy, the organizers behind Warm the Line. Plus your blocking and end-weaving questions answered! Where to donate items for Georgia Runoff - Jan 5 Stitch Witch Blog post about Warm the Line Warm the Line Merchandise on Spreadshirt Patterns & Designers who collaborated with Warm the Line: Warm the Line Beanie by Romi Hill Patterns by BzyPeach Rise Up Beanie by Shannon Larson Mighty Oak Hat and Mighty Oak Cowl by Sarah Goodwin Anne's Instagram @bea.n.chardesi...
This week's episode has some suggestions for quick gift knits and things knitters might have on their wishlist! Plus we answer an email about informational accessibility and chat about LYS culture. [2020 Giftmas Guide](( https://blog.scratchsupplyco.com/stitchwitch/2020-holiday-gift-guide ) on our blog, with links to all items mentioned Patterns mentioned in this week's episode Harrisville Slippers by Whitney Hayward Antler Mittens by Tin Can Knits It's Winter Somewhere Hat by Fatima...
Socks to shawls in 60 seconds! Patterns mentioned in this week's episode (all links go to Ravelry) Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis Reyna by Noora Backlund Celestarium by Audry Nicklin Rock Island Shawl by Jared Flood Melania's post about knitting the Rock Island out of Nunavut Qiviut Singing Sands Shawl by AbbyeKnits Cheshire Cat by Tyne Swedish Rivers and Winding Roads by Tif Neilan rose quartz by ash alberg Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers Caim Shawl by Francoise Danoy Dragonstone...
Correction: we mention in this episode that Eucalan needs to be rinsed out. It doesn't - we were both misremembering. Sorry about that! Today we talk about blocking your finished objects: what it is, how to do it, and how not to mess it up. Then get some suggestions for what to knit after your first sweater project. Mentioned in this week's episode Blocking Supplies at Scratch Tin Can Knits How to Block a Handknit Sweater Gleener Sweater Care Tool Darning & Mending Loom Kit by Katrin...
Thank you for downloading our first-ever episode! Meet your hosts, Jessica and Karen, and learn a little about Scratch Supply Co, the LYS they co-own. Then find out what happens when a family member asks for an exact replica of a commercially-available sweater as a gift. (Hint: not everyone is knitworthy!) On our needles this week Jessica: Holiday Charm Set , designed by Susan B. Anderson, knit in Harrisville Shetland Karen: Cinnabar shawl, designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in Dyed in the Wool and ...
