Show #142 Notes - 8/22/09
Yarns
- Claudia Handpaints Worsted 55 Closeout
- Elsebeth Lavold Twice Tweed
- Elsebeth Lavold Eucool
- Noro Retro
- Noro Bonbori
- Regia Hand Dye Effect
- Regia 4-Ply Flusi
- Flusi and the Sock Yarn (book)
Blood Drive at WEBS - Wednesday, August 26th from 11:00am-4:00pm. If you're interested in donating, call 800-448-3543 and make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend making an appointment.
Guest: Linda Permann author of Crochet Adorned: Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crochet Accents, Embellishments, and Trims. Linda set out to create a book that included easy, wearable projects with just a touch of crochet. It's a great way for folks who are daunted by crochet to give it a try. This is a crochet book for crafters - not just for knitters or sewers! You can even go pick up a sweater at your favorite store, or one that's already in your closet and add a crocheted embellishment.
CAL with Pixie: Summer Petals Cardigan from Interweave Crochet Summer 2009
Note: There will be no new show 8/29. Kathy and Steve are on vacation!
Show #141 Notes - 8/15/09
Kathy and Steve chat about what they experienced at Sock Summit.
End of Summer Sale is still going on! Be sure to check it out and save up to 70%! The sale continues until August 31st.
Yarns
- Classic Elite Kumara
- Madelinetosh Eyre
- Filatura di Crosa Centolavaggi
- Nashua Shenandoah
- Nashua Best Foot Forward
- Skacel Shoppel Wolle Zauerball Crazy
- Lorna's Laces Wool Top
Knitalong with Pixie: Building a crochet library continued....
- Crocheting in Plain English by Maggie Righetti
- Crochet: The Complete Guide by Jane Davis
- Crochet Worskhop: The Complete Course for the Beginner to Intermediate Crocheter by Emma Seddon & Sharon Brant
- Finishing Techniques for Crochet by Pauline Turner
You do need at least on good stitch dictionary - here are some greats:
- The Crochet Stitch Bible
- Harmony Guides Vol. 6
- 220 More Crochet Stitches Vol. 7
- The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs
- Textured Crochet by Helen Jordan
Don't be afraid of crochet charts, they are easy to learn and very easy to read. It's definitely worth learning how to read them!
Crochet edgings are useful and varied. You should have at least one good book on crochet edgings, especially knitters!
- The Complete Book of Crochet Border Designs by Linda Schapper
Crocheted Squares
- 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans by Jan Eaton
- Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs by Edie Eckman
Other books
- Stitch n Bitch Crochet - The Happy Hooker by Debbie Stoller
Crocheter's can make socks too!
- Crocheted Socks by Janet Rehfeldt
Next week we kick off the CAL - the sweater cover of Interweave Crochet!
Show # 140 Notes - 8/8/09
Yarns
End of Summer Sale Yarns
- Wisdom Yarns Fair Isle
- Araucania Nature Cotton
- Louet Riverstone Bulky
- Tahki Bunny
- Cascade 109 Solids
- Rowan Country
- Adrienne Vittadini Dianna
New Yarn Line - Aslan Trends
Guest: Betsy Perry of Classic Elite Yarns talks about Classic Elite's beautiful new fall yarns and fantastic pattern books.
Classic Elite Verde Collection Chesapeake, Classic Elite Kumara, Classic Elite Giselle (coming soon to the website!)
Classic Elite Weekend (which includes the Lace and Bobble Cardigan and the cowl sweater that Kathy and Betsy talked about), and all of the new Classic Elite pattern books.
Betsy also shares with us the new brand that Classic Elite is distributing by Veronik Avery. The yarn is St. Denis Nordique and it is supported by a lovely magazine with patterns by well-known designers. The yarn is made in the USA and is technically a sportweight, but it can be knit tightly or loosely to create different fabrics.
KAL with Pixie: Pixie builds a crochet library.
The Crocheter's Companion - Nancy Brown
The Crochet Answer Book - Edie Eckman
The Essential Book of Crochet Techniques - Nancy Wiseman
Show #139 Notes - 8/1/09
End of Summer Sale!
- Araucania Ranco
- Araucania Ranco Multi
- Classic Elite Bam Boo
- Classic Elite Inca Marl
- Fiesta Pearl Drops
- RYC Wool Tweed
- Jo Sharp Silk Road Ultra
- RYC Cashsoft Chunky
New Fall Yarns
- Tahki Montana - New Colors
- Tahki Dove
- Tahki Lana
- Tahki Rio
Guest: Jared Flood, aka Brooklyn Tweed. Jared talks to Kathy about his new book of patterns with Classic Elite - Made in Brooklyn. Don't forget Jared is coming to WEBS August 20th!
Show #137 Notes - 7/25/09
Yarns
- Misti Baby Alpaca Royal Worsted Closeout
- Misti Suri Silk Hand Paint Closeout
- Misti Hand Paint Worsted Closeout
- Misti Sport Closeout
- Sheep Shop Sheep One
- Sheep Shop Sheep Two
- Sheep Shop Sheep Three
- Sheep Shop Sheep Spin
- Sheep Shop Sheep Feet
- Sheep Shop Sheep Feet 2
- Regia 4 Ply Color Closeout
- Regia Design Line by Kaffe Fassett Closeout
Guest: Susan B. Anderson, author of the Itty Bitty Series, blogger, and designer-extrodinaire. She is also the "voice" of Spud & Chloë...the curator of the blog at www.spudandchloe.com/blog. Susan also designed the Blue Sky Alpacas Chicken pattern that we did as a KAL.
Susan shares with us a little bit about the Spud & Chloe line and how she got involved. Be sure to check out the Spud & Chloë yarns and patterns on our website.
KAL with Pixie: Finishing up the Bontanica Medallion Cardigan