Episodes
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Mastering the Knits S4E4: Ending February
Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 4. Mentions the Bay Area Knitting Guild Yarn Crawl and her trip to Four Purls Yarn Store where she bought some Emma’s yarn and a pin from Shelli.can. Also talked about eating at Maryland Fried Chicken.
Giveaway (4:06):
January/February’s giveaway is a skein of the Fiber Seed. Winner announced in the episode!
Promo Share (5:46):
Unraveling Yarn Podcast.
Master Status (7:21):
Natalie talks about getting her feedback from her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 submission and explains what she plans to do to knock this out.
In my hands (9:35):
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. She mentions loving the Fish Kiss Lips Heel. The movie she mentions is Outlaw King.Masterpieces (13:19):
Natalie shares her finished project and learning to brioche.
Harlow Hat by Andrea Mowry using Miss Babs Yummy 2 ply in Franklin color and Unwind Yarn Company Journey Sock in Without a Paddle color inspired by the project bag made by The Project Bag. She mentions HPKCHC.Raise Your Hand (17:00):
Natalie asks for some help organizing her stash. She mentions Marie Kondo and her show on Netflix.
Comfort Zone (22:23):
Natalie talks about A Discovery of Witches show streaming on Shudder. She mentions Matthew Goode. The All Souls trilogy and the fourth book Time’s Convert. She talks about checking out books on her Kindle Paperwhite from the library. She mentions reading Rising Strong by Brené Brown. Brené Brown’s Ted talk about Vulnerability.
Thank you for joining us for series 4 episode 4 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
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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 PaperdaisycreationsMasterpieces (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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 JournalComfort 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
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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
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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 linkShare 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 MerinoComfort 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 -
Mastering the Knits S3E4: Florida Fall is here
Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! She mentions her immuni-tea made with Pomegranate Energizing Tea and Vitalized Immunity
Giveaway (1:30)
Zip-Top Bag from RainStorm Studios listen to the episode to learn how to enter.
Master Status (3:21)
Natalie talks about where she is at and how she is stalled on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1.
In my hands (6:08)
Natalie talks about knitting
Autumnal Cardigan by Hannah Fettig using mods from sarie26 using MissBabs Katahdin in Amethyst.Masterpieces (9:50)
Natalie talks about sewing, sewing, and more sewing. She talks about using her Husqvarna Viking Madison and her sister’s Husqvarna H class serger. She has bought fabric from So Sew English and Knitpop. Natalie mentions Habitat for Humanity Pinellas. She talks about the different feeling of sewing and knitting. The following patterns are mentioned in the episode.
Pattern for Pirates patterns Slim Fit Raglan for Christmas shirts Sweatheart dress Peg legs Made for Mermaids patterns Bonny Leggings Mama Chloe Mama AdelineShare the Love (24:32)
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 (30:00)
Natalie answers the question: What is your favorite fiber to work with? Continue the conversation in the Ravelry group!
Comfort zone (31:52)
Natalie talks about her passion planner and bullet journaling.
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
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Mastering the Knits S3E3: Breathing.
Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!
*halfway through my audio changes because I'm having issues with the mic I bought. I'm exchanging it and hopefully will have it sorted out before the next episode. Thank you for your patience
Giveaway (:33)
Zip-Top Bag from RainStorm Studios listen to the episode to learn how to enter.
Master Status (1:44)
Natalie talks about where she is at and how she is stalled on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1.
In my hands (3:23)
Natalie talks about how reading A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness has slowed her knitting progress but she is almost done with the third book.
Autumnal Cardigan by Hannah Fettig using mods from sarie26 using MissBabs Katahdin in Amethyst. Spinning Treadle Hanspun Yarns tiddlybits using Pilar, Majacraft Pioneer spinning wheel.Masterpieces (7:18)
Black Bears on Wind Mountain Beanie by Briana Thompson using Jamieson and Smith yarn.Raise my hand (8:36)
Natalie answers the question: Do you know English or Continental?
Comfort zone (11:18)
Natalie talks about meditation. She mentions YOUTH Purifying Clay Mask and Youth Hydrating Gel Mask.
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
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Mastering the Knits S3E2: Dreaming of knits.
Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!
*Audio gets lower two-thirds of the way through because of technical difficulties with the microphone. This will be resolved before the next episode. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Giveaway (:37)
Zip-Top Bag from RainStorm Studios listen to the episode to learn how to enter.
Master Status (2:42)
Natalie talks about where she is at and how she is stalled on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1.
In my hands (4:05)
Autumnal Cardigan by Hannah Fettig using mods from sarie26 using MissBabs Katahdin in Amethyst. Spinning Treadle Hanspun Yarns tiddlybits using Pilar, Majacraft Pioneer spinning wheel.Masterpieces (7:10)
recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Made matching leg warmers. 157-23 Silver Stag by DROPS design using Knitpicks Swish DK in Cobblestone Heather and White.Raise my hand (12:24)
Natalie answers talesofyarn’s question: What is a new project you are dreaming of casting on?
Patterns Natalie mentions:
Gone Astray Cardigan by Julia Farwell-Clay Amille by Emily Ross Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin SchneiderComfort zone (15:43)
Natalie talks about her back patio space. She mentions Shaklee’s Alfalfa and Camp Gladiator. Currently reaching A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness.
Thank you for joining us for series 3 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
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Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!
Giveaway (1:06)
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 Level 1 but is inspired by being back to podcasting.
In our hands(3:55)
Autumnal Cardigan by Hannah Fettig using mods from sarie26 using MissBabs Katahdin in Amethyst. recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Made matching leg warmers. Coziest Memory blanket by Kemper Wray and explained how she’s picking yarns. Spinning Treadle Hanspun Yarns tiddlybits using Pilar, Majacraft Pioneer spinning wheel.Masterpieces (10:35)
Barnraising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown using lots of sock scraps and border using Cascade Heritage Silk in black.On the Road (12:26)
Natalie talks about her trip to Into the Wool Fiber Retreat Sept 20-23, 2018 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company and Tiffany from TheProjectBag and talks about Beth aka LikesPudding. She talks about finding inspiration from many attendees such as Mary Kinoknits podcast/designer, Lisa of Paper Daisy Creations and Stephanie from Tellybean Knits.
Raise my hand (15:54)
Natalie talks about where have I been and why am I back. She mentions Shaklee. Talks about Rachel Hollis, her book Girl, Wash Your Face and #last90days.
Comfort zone (25:56)
Natalie talks about her morning routine.
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 -
Mastering the Knits Episode #3b: Board Games
Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!
NOTE! If you downloaded 4/7/17 please redownload as the uploaded file cut out a couple mins.
This episode is sponsored by Greg aka Knitting Daddy and Sunflower Knit Shop.
DaizieKnits Giveaway (1:01)
Winner announced in episode for DaizieKnits Giveway
Aplitude Pattern Giveaway (2:45)
April Giveaway starts now. To enter visit the Mastering the Knits Podcast group on Ravelry and comment on the episode thread by March 31st, 2017. You can win a skein of her yarn and buttons! Go comment!
Master Status (5:45)
Natalie talks about her progress with her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 progress. She mentions knitting the mitten and her experience. She also talks about her next plans. Natalie mentions a Jogless Jog.
Masterpieces (8:41)
Natalie talks about the matching Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith she made for herself and her girls that she knit last year. She also knit matching mittens using the Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson.
In our hands(11:37)
Natalie talks about working on a spinning project using some natural brown BFL from her stash. Cast on the next stocking for child number 2. The pattern for this one is Grandma's Argyle Sock Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Red. Also Natalie talks about working on an old WIP the Barn Raising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown, which was published in Knitalong: Celebrating the Tradition of Knitting Together.(Amazon affiliate link) She mentions Jasmin from the Knitmoregirls podcast. Natalie knit a new square using Rock and String Creations self-striping yarn.
Simply Selfie (16:36)
Natalie discusses her life, kids, and family visit. She talks about family visiting and a fourth birthday celebration. She talks about attending her first Bay Area Knitters Guild meeting. Natalie mentions MadebyMara, Maureen, who we interviewed on episode 19 as she is a Master Hand Knitter and teaches and Criativity in Largo, and Trista, who sells Usborne Books. We had a guest speaker from Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas County. She also discusses going to her Pinellas Weaver's Guild spin/portable projects meet up. Lucy taught Natalie how to weave on the big loom.
On the Road (22:35)
Natalie talks about her planned trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 21-24, 2017 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company.
Comfort zone (23:03)
Board games: 2000s version of Trivia Pursuit, Logo, Hollywood Game night, Scattegories, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Stik Stax, and Telestration.
Thank you for joining us for episode 1b o f Mastering the Knits. We’d like to thank our sponsor Daizieknits and Sunflower Knit Shop. 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 us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry.
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Mastering the Knits Episode #2b: Spreading Rocks
Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!
This episode is sponsored by DaizieKnits and Sunflower Knit Shop.
DaizieKnits Giveaway (1:37)
To enter visit the Mastering the Knits Podcast group on ravelry and comment on the episode thread by March 31st, 2017. You can win a skein of her yarn and buttons! Go comment!
Master Status (3:45)
Natalie talks about her progress with her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 progress. She mentions talking to Knitpicks.com and picked up some items from Micheal's. She mentioned Arenda Holladay's video Figure 8 video. She mentions ChelPanda. Natalie thanks Jennifer from DaizieKnits for the shout out on her video cast.
Masterpieces (7:43)
Natalie finished the stocking for her friend's daughter! She used the pattern Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. She mentions using the alphabet letters here. Natalie talked about two old FO shawls both used for the Into the Wool KAL. She knit her Pipevine and her Fireside Goose.
In our hands(13:26)
Natalie talks about working on a spinning project using some natural brown BFL from her stash. Cast on the next stocking for child number 2. The pattern for this one is Grandma's Argyle Sock Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Red.
Simply Selfie (14:55)
Natalie discusses her life, kids, and family visit. She talks about going to her LYS Stash a place for yarn knit night. Also talks about attending her first Bay Area Knitters Guild meeting.
On the Road (17:43)
Natalie talks about her planned trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 21-24, 2017 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company and talks about Beth aka LikesPudding.
Comfort zone (18:43 )
Natalie talks about #stpeterocks.
Thank you for joining us for episode 1b o f Mastering the Knits. We’d like to thank our sponsor Daizieknits and Sunflower Knit Shop. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry.
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Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!
This episode is sponsored by DaizieKnits and Sunflower Knit Shop.
DaizieKnits Giveaway (2:20)
To enter visit the Mastering the Knits Podcast group on ravelry and comment on the episode thread by March 31st, 2017. You can win a skein of her yarn and buttons! Go comment!
Master Status (5:29)
Natalie talks about how she has gotten the updated instructions of the Master Hand knitter program Level 1. She talks about how she has organized her swatches and binder more and the swatch knitting progress she has made. She also laid out her plans moving forward to finish up Level 1! She mentions her bullet journal.
Masterpieces (9:00)
Natalie talks about her last finished socks using Christmas at the Cabin by Rock and String Creations. She used a vanilla sock and used fish lips kiss heel. She talks about trying an 8 inch leg like Alicia usually knits. Natalie also talks about knitting her sister a pair of iphone mitts by Julie Ridl in some Rain’s Obsessive Stitchery in their Fred Sock in the Annapolis colorway. Natalie also finished up two different spinning projects both 2 ply fingering weight. One made from some cormo fiber and another of some corriedale/merino mix.
In our hands(11:02)
Natalie talks about only have one thing on the needles and that is her Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. She’s making this one for her best friend’s daughter. She is struggling with the names. She mistakenly said she started them in 2005 but it was actually 2015! She is also working on a spinning project using some natural brown BFL from her stash.
Simply Selfie (15:28)
Natalie discusses her life, kids, and getting back into her local weavers and knitters guild. *She’s looking for a new knitting group meet up not new guild. Which are the Pinellas Weaver’s Guild and Bay Area Knitters Guild.
On the Road (17:20)
Natalie talks about her planned trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 21-24, 2017 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company and talks about Beth aka LikesPudding.
Comfort zone (18:07)
Natalie talks about her new Keirug machine that has a carafe option.
Crafting with my prodigies (19:02)
Natalie’s girls talk about doing sand art.
Thank you for joining us for episode 1b of Mastering the Knits. We’d like to thank our sponsor Daizieknits and Sunflower Knit Shop. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry. -
Natalie’s finished We Need A Little Christmas by Lollipop Yarns
Lish’s Reyna Shawl with the beautiful Bohemia Fibers hand dyed yarn
This week’s episode is brought you you by…
Stash-A Place For Yarn is located on The 600 Block in the Central Arts District of downtown St Pete. Stash is nestled among an eclectic array of boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. It is the place for luxury yarns, classes and connecting with other fiber lovers. Paty Lyon’s will be teaching several classes in Dec. Year end clearance is coming between Christmas and New Year’s both online and in the shop! Check out the website at stashstpete.com.
Main Street Gallery is a local art and craft studio and offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses including custom screen printing, vinyl decals, graphic design, t shirts, custom artwork, murals and much more. Main Street Gallery carries products from local artists and crafters including hand knitted items and cigar box guitars.
This week’s segments include In our Hands, Masterpieces,Craft with us, Comfort Zone.
Natalie was called out on Facebook by Kenny’s Grandma! :)
In our hands: (6:53)
Alicia
Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl- McPhee, with Knit Picks Felici in Highland colorwayNatalie:
Dream Stripes by Cailliau Berangere in Araucania Ranco Solid in a pink and red color. This is for my husband’s grandma.Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather.NOTE: Here is a link to knitting joggless stripes in the round
Master Pieces:(12:50)
Alicia:
Reyna by Noora Laivola with Bohemia Fibers Barefoot Bohemian Sock in Penny for Your Thoughts colorway. A hand dyed yarn from the AMC series of The Walking Dead. Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl- McPhee, with Patons Kroy Socks in Grey Brown MarlGramps by Tin Can Knits with Lion Brand Wool-Ease in worsted Oxford Grey and Cranberry colorwayEntrechat by Lisa Chemery with Cascade 220 Superwash in Lilac. (Inspired by JoseyBug)ZigZagular Socks by Susie White with JoJoLand Melody SuperwashBasic Newborn Hat by Jennifer Jackson with Caron Sheep(ish) in Robin Egg colorwayBaby Loafers by BebeKnits on Etsy with Caron Sheep(ish) in Robin Egg colorwayNatalie:
3 Top down socks with a fish lips kiss heel using lollipop yarns We need a little Christmas, Dancing Dog Dyeworks Twist Sock Ham & Eggs colorway, and one with some Patons Kroy Sock in the Fern Rose Jacquard colorway2 mismatched hats for my SIL’s twins. I knit a hat but instead of decreasing I just seamed up the top. So cute!A hat for my SIL’s 4 year old that I made up. I knit a hat and put a B on it.Note: Better Than Yarn Citric Acid Soak tutorial.
Craft with Us (32:14):
ElvesWorkshopalong: A craft along where we are encouraging our listeners to start crafting early for the holidays so they can relax and enjoy the season.
Please check out and support these sponsors who have been gracious enough to donate to our Elvesworkshopalong.
Comfort Zone:(48:27)
Alicia will be closing on her home on Tuesday! She touches on friendships and everyone thawing out and visiting more.
Natalie is all about budgets and bullet journals. Check out her new blog at growinguprush.wordpress.com
Thank you for joining us for episode 20 of Mastering the Knits.We’d like to thank our sponsors Stash a place for Yarn and Main Street Gallery and also all our SantaSponsors who have donated to the ElvesWorkshopalong. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast and Instragram as Mastering_the_knits_podcast. I am knottyknitter17 and Natalie is barknknit on Twitter, Instragram, and Ravelry.
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This week’s episode is brought you you by…
Stash-A Place For Yarn is located on The 600 Block in the Central Arts District of downtown St Pete. Stash is nestled among an eclectic array of boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. It is the place for luxury yarns, classes and connecting with other fiber lovers. Paty Lyon’s will be teaching several classes in Dec. Year end clearance is coming between Christmas and New Year’s both online and in the shop! Check out the website at stashstpete.com.
Main Street Gallery is a local art and craft studio and offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses including custom screen printing, vinyl decals, graphic design, t shirts, custom artwork, murals and much more. Main Street Gallery carries products from local artists and crafters including hand knitted items and cigar box guitars.
This week’s segments include Master Status, Master Plan, In our Hands, Masterpieces,Craft with us, Study Hall, Simply Selfie, Raise your hand, and Comfort Zone.
Master Status: (2:42)
Alicia has been taking a look at the gauge worksheets and lining up resources.
Natalie organized notes for my blocking essay and have been working on the colorwork swatch. Natalie mentions difficulty with the colorwork swatch
Master Plan: (5:08)
Natalie plans on knitting more swatches and questions.
Alicia plans to knock out the rest of the swatches.
In our hands: (6:53)
Alicia:
Reyna by Noora Laivola with Bohemia Fibers Barefoot Bohemian Sock in Penny for Your Thoughts colory. A hand dyed yarn from the AMC series of The Walking Dead.Natalie:
Simple striped hat of my own design using some knitpicks Swish DKBell, the Garden Elf by Ala Ela using knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport for Maria’s Kindness elf(on hold) Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. Working on some coffe cup coziesMaster Pieces:(12:50)
Alicia:
Pom Pom Peds by Purl SoHo in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Wellies Heather.Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl McPhee in Twist Sock from Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns in Rainbow colorway. 80% merino, 20% NylonNatalie:
Carmen’s Wonder Woman costume!Top down sock using the fish lips kiss heel in Mint Rain Hand Dyed Self Striping Twist Sock in her Great Pumpkin colorway. Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure using Knitpicks Hawthorne Fingering in the Blackbird colorway.Warm Ribbed Winter Hat by Lucy H. Lee using Knitpicks Comfy Worsted in Peapod colorwayGalahad Scarf by Kerry Robb in Knitpicks Swish Worsted in the Hollyberry colorway.Crackerjack by Stacey Simpson Duke using Knitpicks Swish DK in White, Honey, Dusk, TwilightCraft with Us (32:14):
ElvesWorkshopalong: A craft along where we are encouraging our listeners to start crafting early for the holidays so they can relax and enjoy the season.
To view details about how to enter, visit the thread on ravelry here.
The knitmore girls have piggybacked onto this and are doing the Grinchbombalong.
Please check out and support these sponsors who have been gracious enough to donate to our Elvesworkshopalong.
Coupon Codes:
Rainstorm Studios Etsy - Closed Sept 3rd through Sept 8th and will open with a new update. Use code: ELVES2015 for 15% off through November 30, 2015
Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns: ELVESWORKSHOP 15% until nov
Sew for Ewe on etsy masteringtheknits15 for 10% off to run from sept 1- nov 30th
Erin.lane bags ELVES15. FOR 15% the entire shop
KnittyKittybags on Etsy elves2015. 20% and active until 12/1/2015.
Stash-A Place for Yarn: FiberSeed10. 2 10$ giftcards are the prizes.
The Fiber Seed
Unwind yarn company
Quince and Co Top Down - reimagining set-in sleeve design
Knitting Rose
The Unique Sheep - a cute children’s book with patterns that we will be reviewing. The story of the Unique Sheep. We will be reviewing this book in a future episode too.
Marianne - Jamberry Consultant - new catalog out!
Byvikink Letterpress Co.
Sarah Lamantia - Gold Canyon Candles
Karen Bachman from iKNITitiaves
Ottlite
Anne Weil of Flax and Twine donating Knitting without Needles coming out sept 1st.
Bohemia Fibers- 2 skeins… 2 for you or if you want to be generous, you can give to a friend
Daizie Knits
Twist Fiber Studios
KnittingDaddy has donated a copy of his pattern Scrappy Sock yarn
New one this week: k8terpillar
Study Hall: (37:40)
Natalie taught a class yesterday and now taking a break until Jan.
Alicia has been teaching a beginner Knitting 101 series will finish up tomorrow. Classes start back up in January.
Simply Selfie:(38:55)
Alicia mentions Zenni Optical, hosting family get togethers and closing chapter of Project Linus.
Natalie talks about Halloween at their house, house decorating, birthday parties, work, and Thanksgiving
Comfort zone:(48:27)
Alicia shares Purls of Wisdom from ten year olds.
Natalie is enjoying her nativities.
Thank you for joining us for episode 20 of Mastering the Knits.We’d like to thank our sponsors Stash a place for Yarn and Main Street Gallery and also all our SantaSponsors who have donated to the ElvesWorkshopalong. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast and Instragram as Mastering_the_knits_podcast. I am knottyknitter17 and Natalie is barknknit on Twitter, Instragram, and Ravelry.
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