As we close 2021 out, our podcasters go over what their New Year’s Resolutions are. They also go over their hopes and dream projects for the new year of 2022. What are some resolutions you have for the new year? Do you believe in new year’s resolutions?
Celtic Myths Fingering Shawl (Pardon My Stash KAL)
She’s So Lucky Vest
During this episode, Tina guides the listeners through various bloopers and cut scenes over the course of the last 15 episodes from 2021. This episode will definitely get you laughing while you’re relaxing over the holidays.
We tried to remove as much swearing as possible, but there may be a stray curse word or two in there. Apologies ahead of time! Because the bloopers were not meant to be aired, they can contain a lot of loose audio clips.
Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess go over test knitting, their personal experiences with test knitting, and advice from their experiences as well. They talk about the different spots you can find test knits as well as how to be discerning when picking a test knit to work on.
Most important takeaway: KNITTER KNOW THYSELF!
Lichen, Berries and Moss Shawl pattern
The cast discuss how to create a knitalong, or participate in an existing one. It’s broken down into easy steps to follow. They also discuss how to make your own knitting circle with resources you have available to you.
More Simple Lines Shawl pattern
We will be doing a knitalong in January 2022 featuring the following pattern: Celtic Myths Fingering Shawl. It will begin January 2nd 2022 and end March 2nd 2022. This will be a very loose knitalong; we are not going to have steps in between our knitalong to meet, we encourage everyone to keep a good pace and know thyself while you’re working the pattern.
If you need some guidance, aim to be at the border by midway, or February 2nd-ish.
The group goes over the different available yarn weights from thinnest to thickest, and what types of projects to work with each kind. They also talk about their preferences to use for their crafts.
| WEIGHT NAME | ALTERNATIVE NAMES | US WEIGHT # | YARN WRAPS ACROSS 1″ (WPI) |
| Lace | Ultra Fine, Thread | 0 | 16 or more |
| Fingering | Super Fine, Sock | 1 | 13-15 |
| Sport | Fine | 2 | 12 |
| DK | Light | 3 | 11 |
| Worsted | Medium | 4 | 9-10 |
| Aran | Heavy Worsted | 4 | 8 |
| Bulky | Chunky | 5 | 7 |
| Super Bulky | Super Chunky | 6 | 5-6 |
| Jumbo | Roving | 6 | 4 or less |
WPI, or wraps per inch, indicate how many times you can wrap a piece of yarn neatly next to each other across an inch. Some companies make special tools for this, but you can easily do this with a ruler from home. Wrap your yarn (loosely, not too tight) around a ruler making sure each wrap is directly lined up next to each other and does not overlap. Once you get to the 1″ mark, you count the number of wraps you needed to make to get from 0″ to 1″. You can then compare the number of wraps you’ve done to the chart above, and it will tell you what weight yarn you have.
WPI is a handy tool that many experienced crafting folks take on because of the common occurrence of inheriting or finding yarn without a tag mentioning the yarn’s weight. This way, you don’t need the tag (unless you need to track dye lots, colorways, etc.) specifically for tracking the yarn’s weight.
This week, the topic focused on pattern substitution and design. They provide tips and tricks on getting involved with pattern making.
They received several questions and comments over their Instagram account from listeners of the podcast. They ranged from what favorite needles/hooks the podcasters use to cast off and bind off methods they prefer to use.
We will be doing a knitalong in January 2022 featuring the following pattern: Celtic Myths Fingering Shawl. It will begin January 2nd 2022 and end March 2nd 2022. This will be a very loose knitalong; we are not going to have steps in between our knitalong to meet, we encourage everyone to keep a good pace and know thyself while you’re working the pattern.
If you need some guidance, aim to be at the border by midway, or February 2nd-ish.
Long Tail Cast on / Trick to Not Guess Yardage
Tubular Cast on without waste yarn or provisional cast on
Magic Circle (Crochet) Cast on
PUL stitch (by finarinaknitwear)
They headed off to New England Fiber Fest in West Springfield, MA and made off with a bunch of different goodies and yarn for their stashes. They also dive into things that they wish they knew when they started knitting.
More Simple Lines Shawl pattern
The cast goes over the various types of gifts appropriate for the crafter in your life, as well as gifts to give fellow knitters and crocheters.
The four cast members go over their Rhinebeck experience, and then dive into their knitting pet peeves.
From Summer to Fall Shawl pattern