Robbie is in town for the annual NoCKRs retreat, and we spent a lovely afternoon together recording this episode.

What are we wearing?

Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Elton

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Gayle's Loose Socks

What are we knitting?

Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu

Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell

Ranunculus by Midori Hirose

Cabled pullover/jumper that is a test knit

After Party by Callie Monster

Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang

Vanilla Socks by Crazy Sock Lady Designs

Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist

Boxy by Joji Locatelli

What have we finished?

Anker's Hat by Petite Knit

002 by Veronica Jobe

Sharlene's mom's quilt top, finished by Robbie! ❤️

 

 

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool.

Robbie shares her personal journey with ADHD and how this has affected her crafting and knitting. 

 

What are we wearing?

Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Pacific Crest

Vestover by Elsbeth Judith

Gayle's Vestover

What are we stalking?

Organizer Mug Cozy by Sweet Potato 3

Tolsta Tee by Rebecca Clow

Sunshine Tee by Andrea Gaughan

Flip Side Tee by Tanis Lavalee

Fure by Olga Buraya-Kefelian

Jet Set Tunic by Park Williams

What are we knitting?

Anker's Hat by Petite Knit

Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu

Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell

002 by Veronika Jobe

Heel Toe Do Si Do by Crazy Sock Lady Designs

Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang

The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

 

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!     What have we finished?   After Party by Callie Monster   Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb   We introduce ourselves and talk planning for the Colors of Fall Knit-along!     

What are we wearing?

Headland by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Headland Arabella by Ann McCauley   What are we stalking? Evanescence by Joji Locatelli Easy Like Sunday Morning by Sonder Yarn Co. Draw by Amy Christoffers Troll by Gabriela Widmer-Hanke Sharlene's Troll Hats Crocus Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborne   What are we knitting? After Party by Cally Monster Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Anker's Hat Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty 002 by Veronika Jobe Heel Toe Do Si Do Socks by Crazy Sock Lady Designs     Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!     What have we finished? Rye sock by Tincanknits Gayle's socks   Our School of Knit segment this episode talks about securing yarn ends. We start with a funny story of the two of us wondering why there are so many ends poking out of Gayle's sweater.  

What are we wearing?

Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Calyx

Solasta by Kindred Red

Gayle's Solasta

 

What are we stalking?

Peacock tee by Lene Holme Samsoe

Faded Undulation Shawl by Stephen West

Nordic Emotions by Paola Albergamo

Forever 16 by Minimi Knit Design

Forever 16 tunic by Minimi Knit Design

Pimpom Shawl by Laura Penrose

Thistle Peak by Lisa Mutch

 

What are we knitting?

Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb

After Party by Cally Monster

002 by Veronika Jobe

Rye Sock by Tincanknits

Rye worsted by Tincanknits

The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

 

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool Blanket Clubs!

 

What have we finished?

Mini granny blankets

Hats for donation

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Moto Socks by Mara Catherine Bryner

Thank you for participating in the Self-indulgent knit-along! We chat about projects, patterns, participants, and prizes!

 

What are we wearing?

Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill

(to be published at the end of April 2024)

It is an updated version of:

Practice Yoga Wrap by Celia Cahill

Bright Side by Espace Tricot

What are we stalking?

Armor Sweater by Ankestick

Intentions Wrap by Knot Bad Brit

Celer baby socks by Kristina Tyla 

Funfetti Raglan by Andrea Gaughan

Springfling by The Petite Knitter

What are we knitting?

Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb

After Party by Callie Monster

Generic hat for donation

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner

002 by Veronica Jobe

 

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool Blanket Clubs!

 

What have we finished?

Mini-granny blanket

Arabella by Ann McCauley

We discuss how having the right tools can make you knitting projects so much easier!

What are we wearing?

Seacoast by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Seacoast

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Gayle's No Sweat Shirt

 

What are we stalking?

Springfield by Annamária Ötvös

Festival of Stitches by Lisa Hannes

FrettyBetty's Festival of Stitches

After Party by Cally Monster

Winter Reflections by Debra Gerhard

Obsidian by Lisa Mutch

Bohemian Scrapsody by Winter's Weather Knits

002 by Veronica Jobe

 

What are we knitting?

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

Grannie Square Blanket (no pattern)

Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb

Sharlene's Granny Go Round

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Gayle's Loose Socks

Arabella by Ann McCauley

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

 

 

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

 

What have we finished?

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Colby hat

Sophie Scarf by Petite Knitter

Checkerwork Hat by Vexy

Gayle's Checkerwork Hat

What are we wearing?

Confetti by Veera Valimaki

Sharlene's Confetti

Clio by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Clio

What are we stalking?

Scrap Wrap by Jacqui Verbeek

Granny Square Cardigan by Kaitlin Barthold

Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb

Feel the Breeze Shawl by Jennifer Weisman

Dazzle Hat by Katie Osterwald

Granny Square Chicken by Sweet Softies

What have we been knitting?

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Arabella by Ann McCauley

Checkerwork Hat by Vexie

 

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

 

What have we finished?

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Colby

Sharlene knit a sock!

Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill (pattern coming soon!)

Practice Yoga Wrap by Celia Cahill

Flax by Tincanknits

Pressed Flowers Hat by Amy Christoffers

Empowering Beanie by Justyna Lorkowska

Semblance by Hunter Hammersen

 

Popular designers

- Who is Elizabeth Zimmermann?

Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann

- Who is Stephen West?

- Who is Stephanie Pearl-McFee?

The Yarn Harlot blog

- Who is TinCanKnits?

Flax by TinCanKnits

Flax Light by TinCanKnits

Crochet or other crafts

- What is a granny square?

- What is crochet?

Technique

- What are short rows?

- What is double knitting?

- What is ladder back jacquard?

It's Not about the Hat by Susan Rainey

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

Popular patterns

- What is Hitofude?

Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu

- What is Bits and Bobs?

Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones

- What is the Sunday Sweater?

Sunday Sweater by PetiteKnit

Sunday Cardigan by PetiteKnit

- What is the Baby Surprise Jacket?

Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann

Baby Sweater on Two Needles by Elizabeth Zimmermann

February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynn

Books

- Who is Jo March?

- Who is Elizabeth Zimmermann?

- Who is Rachael Herron?

- Who is Stephanie Pearl-McPhee?

Construction technique

- What is set-in sleeves?

- What is a circular yoke?

- What is a toe-up sock?

Bonus questions: Ravelry

- What is Ravelry Radar?

- What are 'helpful projects?'

What are we wearing?

Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan Anderson

Sharlene's Some Kind of Wonderful

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater

Clio by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Clio

 

What are we stalking?

The Hubby Hat by Anna Johanna

Double thick hat by Kareema Ali

Woven Warmth by Nancy Marchant

Little Gemstones by Claire Slade

Soft Spot Pullover by Elina Maaria

 

What are we knitting?

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

Practice Yoga Wrap by Celia Cahill

Arabella by Ann McCauley

 

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

 

What have we finished?

Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Colby

Mountain Town Hat by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Mountain Town Hat

Penguin by Justine T. 

Sharlene's Pierre Penguin

December Bow by PetiteKnit

Gayle's December Bow

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Lucky Wrap Hat by Safiyyah Talley

Vestover by Elisabeth Judith

 

A few links on moth control:

The Spruce

Martha Stewart

Be vigilant!

In this last episode of 2023, Gayle and Sharlene answer some of the questions you've sent us over the past few months.    I'll link the yarns and patterns that we mention.    Coast yarn from Holst Garn in Denmark Ilha by Orlane Sucche Jamieson's yarns   Some things that you might need in your knitting bag: chocolate, readers/glasses, knitting light, earphones/headphones   Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!     What patterns taught us the most about sweater construction? Most of Elizabeth Doherty's patterns! We'll focus on this in an episode next year.   Project that I went back to after I gained some knitting experience: Tara by Alice Starmore Sharlene's Tara   Techniques we don't love: Examples of Mary Maxim baby blankets Leicht by Annette Schleicher (sock madness pattern) Lady Eleanor Entrlac Stole by Kathleen Power Johnson   Technique we want to try? Traveling loop

Lucky Hat Wrap by Safiyyah Talley

What are we wearing?

Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Marklee

Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul

Gayle's Ziggy Interrupted

 

What are we stalking?

The Incredible Blanket by Purl Soho

Take Wing by Jennifer Weissman

November20 by Ankestrick

The Mackintosh roses Shawl by Svetlana Tomina

Twila Pullover by Christina Körber-Reith

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Richard Boxhall

 

What are we knitting?

Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Claire in Paris by Susanna Kaartinen

Vestover by Elsabeth Judith

 

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!   What have we finished?   Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson   Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad   Shawl talk! In one of our past episodes, episode 136, we talk about ways to wear a shawl. Note that some of the resources that were available then are no longer live. Here is a short video from Craftsy on ways to wear your shawls.    10 ways to wear a pashmina