Lets Knit2gether (Video)

In this latest episode of our web video series we return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck. In this episode we review the garment competition winners. You'll see beautiful knitted socks, shawls and sweaters, woven items, felted items and even braided rugs. Book Review: * Woolly Wormhead's Twisted Woolly Toppers What I am wearing: * In Rhinebeck: Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Iacute;stex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC - 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim * In the chair: Gedifra Lordana Boucle Jacket knitted with Lordana Boucle yarn. Finished March 2010 * In the chair: Meret by Woolly Wormhead What's on the set: * Orange Legend yarn by Briar Rose Fibers * Cherry Tree Hill SuperSock yarn in Sugar Maple Colorway (Contest ends on April 30th) When you support our sponsor, you support the show: Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

In this episode of our web video series we demonstrate Illusion Knitting. Illusion Knitting also know as shadow knitting is a color knitting technique that uses textured stitches to create the illusion of a hidden image that can only be seen at a an angle. Directions for Dishcloth demonstrated: Cast on 40 stitches in the lighter color then pick up the darker color. Row 1: Knit one row with the darker color. Row 2: Using the darker color Knit 10, Purl 10 and repeat until the end . Row 3: Pick up the lighter color again and Knit the right side row. Row 4: Using lighter color Purl 10, Knit 10 and repeat until the end. Repeat these 4 rows for 8 inches When your cloth is around 8 inches finish off by ending with 2 rows of the lighter color. Then bind off with the darker color. Book Review: * Shadow Knitting by Vivian Hoxbro What's on the set: * Breast Cancer Awareness Dishcloth by Nilda Andrade * Counterpoint Scarf by Jennifer Crawford (Piano scarf) * Kidsilk Haze in various colors * Mohair Horseshoe Lace Scarf (my own design) in Kidsilk Haze * My Icarus Shawl made with Handmaiden 2ply silk Cashmere What am I wearing: * Heartland Shawl in handspun Buffalo from American Buffalo Products (Thanks Ruth!) designed by Evelyn Clark from Wild Fibers Magazine Winter 2007 When you support our sponsor, you support the show: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

In this episode of our video series, we return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck, where we chatted with knitting designer Kristen Rengren. Kristen tells us a bit about collecting and knitting vintage patterns and also how she chose from the thousands of vintage patterns, which ones to put into this book. The book she talks about: * Vintage Baby Knits: More Than 40 Heirloom Patterns from the 1920s to the 1950s What I am wearing: * In Rhinebeck: Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Iacute;stex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC - 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim * In the chair: FiddlesticksKnitting Whisper Scarf in Cherry Tree Hill Suri Alpaca in Peacock colorway on size US 2 needles. Completed Spring 2004. What's on the set: * Cascade 220 in 4192 Soft Pink and 9456 Sapphire Heather * Let's Knit Mag When you support our sponsor, you support the show: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

In this episode of our video podcast, we return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck, where we chatted with knitting editor Malanie Falick. She talks about the following books: * Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas * Knitting in America: Patterns, Profiles, Stories of America's Leading Artisan What I am wearing: * In the chair: Garter Stitch Scarf made with Cherry Tree Hill Ribbon yarn blended with Kid Silk Haze in Dewberry What's on the set: * Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Henna, Chianti, Redwood Mix, Beet Root When you support our sponsor, you support the show: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

In this latest episode of our knitting videos we demonstrate Double Knitting a truly reversible color knitting technique. Book Review: * Double Knitting: Reversible Two-Color Designs What's on the set: * Simple Double Knit Headband by Sandy Montag knitted with Patons Classic Wool * Gramma Krsquo;s Fair Isle Tam by Kathleen Taylor made with Noro Kureyon and Plymouth Encore Worsted * Chevron Star Double Knit Hat - in progress, by Jada Coyne made with Ella Rae Classic What I am wearing: * Highland Alpaca Vest - knitted with Rowan Big Wool in Wild Berry Special Thanks to Sandy Montag for the use of her pattern, Rena564 and Laurita for photos of their double knit scarves When you support our sponsor, you support the show: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

In this episode of our video podcast, we return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck, where we chatted with knitwear/yarn designer Veronik Avery and editor of St. Denis Magazine from Classic Elite Yarns. What's on the set: * Karabella Supercashmere Fine yarn and the Scarf and Hat * Aslanrsquo;s Invernal Angora yarn used in Pom-Pom Hat and frac34; Sleeve Cardi What I am wearing: * Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Iacute;stex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC - 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim When you support our sponsor, you support the show: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

This latest episode of our video podcast is the EPIC conclusion of our yarny trip to Alaska. For this episode we stop in Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Yarn Shops visited: * Skeins Fine Yarns - Juneau * Mission Arts and Fibers - Ketchikan * The Point - Ketchikan What I am wearing: * In Alaska - on ship in Juneau - Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Iacute;stex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC - 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim * In Alaska - in Ketchikan - Heartstrings Morning Surf Scarf, hy handspun superwash merino in Dinosaur Colorway from Spunky Eclectic * In Alaska - on the glacier - Felted Cloche knitted with Crystal Palace Iceland and Tilly Scarf made with Crystal Palace Fjord Print from A Fine Fleece: Knitting with Handspun Yarns * In the chair - Nachaq knitted with Qiviut. English Translation is on Ravelry The music in this episode * Echoes of Solitude by Alexandre Falcao found at MusicAlley Special thanks to Cheri Pyles from Mission Arts and Fibers and The Point in Ketchikan This episode is sponsored by: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. When you support our sponsor, you support the show! At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

We return to the 2009 New York State Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck, where we chatted with Clara Parkes founder of Knitters Review Clara's Books: * The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn * The Knitter's Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber What I am wearing: * Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Iacute;stex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC - 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim Thanks to the contributors of squares to the blanket Debibo, Paula, Lisardmom, Debknits2, LinuxWitch, and MalteseParakeet for Afghans For Afghans This episode is sponsored by: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. When you support our sponsor, you support the show! At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

Thanks to everyone who donated to Let's Knit2gether to help us get a new editing system. It took a year but it's now up and running. Here's a short behind the scenes video that shows the new system.

In this latest episode of our video podcast we continue our journey to Alaska with a stop in Anchorage for a visit at the Oomingmak Cooperative. While there we find out more about qiviut, muskox and the Inuit knitters who create the lovely lace qiviut items. What I am wearing/knitting: * In Alaska - Nachaq knitted with Qiviut * In Alaska - Heartstrings Morning Surf Scarf, hy handspun superwash merino in Dinosaur Colorway from Spunky Eclectic * In the chair - Ishbel shawlette by Ysolda knitted with Tili Thomas Beaded Plie American Beauty Special thanks to Torgeir Robertson. For more information about qiviut and the Inuit knitters check out: Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaskarsquo;s Native Knitters by Donna Druchunas Check out http://Yarndex.com for substituting yarns This episode is sponsored by: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. When you support our sponsor, you support the show! At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

In this latest episode of our podcast we demonstrate steeking! Watch as we walk through crochet steeking and the cutting! For more info on this technique, check out Eunny Jang's Blog What I am wearing: * Icelandic Lopi sweater Number 4 from Iacute;stex Lopi No. 23 knitted in Lopi in colors B 0051 White, MC - 0008 Lt. Denim, C 0098 Cadet Blue, A 009 Med. Denim What's on the set: * Abbey Mock Turtle Pullover * Abbey Vneck Pullover * Pattern Ruth Sorenson Autumn Cardigan My knitting is on display at the New City Library in New York State. Our Knit-a-long can be found on the Let'sKnit2gether Ravelers group where we're knitting squares for Afghans For Afghans This episode is sponsored by: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. When you support our sponsor, you support the show! At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that yoursquo;re a fan of Letrsquo;s Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

In this latest episode of our video podcast we start off our new series from the 2009 NY State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck. NY. We met with Kay and Ann from Mason-Dixon Knitting and they chat with us about their books, blog and shopping at Rhinebeck. Books Mentioned: * Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures * Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines: Patterns, Stories, Pictures, True Confessions, Tricky Bits, Whole New Worlds, and Familiar Ones, Too * Audio Book: Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines and Stories From the Nation's Leading Bi-regional Knitting Blog What am I wearing: * In Rhinebeck- Icelandic knit hat made with Reynolds Lopi in 3 denim shades and white. * In the chair- Abbey Cross Scarf made with Abbey Merino in Moonlight Chapel Go here for the Abbey Collection Contest http://yarnmarket.blogspot.com/2009/11/introducing-abbey-collection.html . You must leave your answer there to be eligible to win and don't forget to tell them how much you appreciate Yarnmarket sponsoring our show! This episode is sponsored by: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. When you support our sponsor, you support the show! At checkout, be sure to leave a message telling them that you're a fan of Let's Knit2gether and thank them for their support.

In this latest episode we take a trip to Alaska on a quest for Qiviut. Our first stop is in Fairbanks where we chat with the Fairbanks Fiberistas. What am I wearing: * In the chair: Clapotis made with Noro Silk Garden in color #211 * In Fairbanks: Diagonal Lace Scarf knitted with my homespun 2ply fingering yarn from Cherry Tree Hill Pastels Potluck Roving Special thanks to Patti (Patsand) for inviting us and driving us to the meetup. Thanks also to Monica (Snowmagnolia) and Ginny (Gin) for their interviews and everyone at the Fairbanks Fiberistas group for making us feel welcome! This episode is sponsored by: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. When you support our sponsor, you support our show!

In this episode of our video podcast we demonstrate machine knitting. You'll learn about basic setup and stitches for using a knitting machine. What's on the set: * Brother KX-350 Home Knitter (no longer available) * Silver Reed LK-150 Knitting Machine * Bond Ultimate Sweater Machine What am I wearing: * White Lies Design Easy Lace Jacket made with ggh Soft Kid. Finished Fall 2003. For more info on machine knitting: Hand-Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters by Susan Susan Guagliumi This episode is sponsored by: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. When you support our sponsor, you support our show!

This episode of our video podcast is the last from the 2008 NY State Sheep and Wool Festival. We review some of the winners in the Garment Competition and enjoy the sites at the festival. What you'll see in this episode: * Activities for children * Food * Garment Competition Winners * Pumpkin Carving * A great band Espiritu Andino * Shopping at Ideuma Creek Alpacas What I am wearing: * In Rhinebeck - Fetching in Handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat from Jane Ellisonrsquo;s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran * In the Chair - simple garter stitch scarf made with Windsong Thanks to Diane (Knitmydream) for her interview Our giveaway of Crystal Palace Mini Mochi is offered by our Sponsor Yarnmarket If you're submitting for this year's skein and garment competition be sure to get your entries in before 1pm Friday 10/16! This episode is sponsored by: http://Yarnmarket.com Please Support our Sponsor. When you support our sponsor, you support our show!