Show #124 Notes - 4/11/09
New Yarns
- Louet Paco Vicuna
- Universal Yarns Cotton Supreme
- Noro Kureyon Discontinued Color Closeout
- Noro Cash Iroha Discontinued Color Closeout
- Noro Silk Garden Lite Discontinued Color Closeout
- Noro Kochoran Discontinued Color Closeout
- Ella Rae Classic Discontinued Color Closeout
- Debbie Bliss Donegal Chunky Tweed Discontinued Color Closeout
- S. Charles Merino Cable Closeout
- S. Charles Kyoto Closeout
- The Que Interchangeable Needle Case
Guest: Elizabeth MacCrellish, director of The Squam Art Workshops in New Hampshire.
Elizabeth discusses the retreat happening in June that includes 18 knitting classes, including Sally Melville, Annie Modesitt, and more. It's held at Rockywold-Deephaven Camps on Squam Lake. In addition to the classes, there will be special events. It's definitely worth checking out!
Knitalong with Pixie: Check out the Tips and Tricks Pixie has learned in classes.
Show #123 - 4/4/09
Happy 35th Anniversary to WEBS!
Steve and Kathy talk about the history of WEBS.
Guest: Sally Melville, author of The Knit Stitch, The Purl Stitch, and many others including the new Mother-Daughter Knits.
The book includes great information on how to adjust patterns to make them fit and flatter you.
Knitalong with Pixie: We wrap up knitting the chickens!
Anniversary Sale Yarns - A Sampling
April & May Yarns
April Yarns
Weavers
Don't forget our Tent Sale/Fleece Market May 16th & 17th
Show #122 Notes - 3/28/09
Guests: Eunny Jang, editor of Interweave Knits Magazine and Kim Werker, former editor of Interweave Crochet Magazine.
They join us from the recording of Knitting Daily TV!
Eunny discusses her process for designing the Blooming Cotton Scarf knit in Tahki Cotton Classic and featured in the Spring 2009 issue of Interweave Knits. She also discusses her work as editor of Interweave Knits. Eunny also gives us a little preview of what is coming up in the Summer issue.
Kim Werker chats about what life is like now that she's no longer the editor of Interweave Crochet. She also shares a little bit about Knitting Daily TV.
New Yarns
- Prism Symphony
- Lorna's Laces Pearl
- Lorna's Laces Color Commentary in Clara's Garden
- Silk Garden Sock - New Colors!
- Loop-d-Loop Offer - if you purchase $50 of Teva Durham Loop-d-Loop products, receive the Loop-d-Loop Volume 4 book free!
- 35th Anniversary Sale Begins April 1st! (Cascade 220 for $4.89!) Every week, we'll have a different Valley Yarns yarn on sale, so be sure to check those out!
Knitalong with Pixie: Knit Chickens, Part 5
Show #121 Notes - 3/14/09
Yarns
Jo Sharp Discontinued Colors -
- Jo Sharp DK Wool
- Jo Sharp Silk Road Aran
- Jo Sharp Silk Road Ultra
- Jo Sharp Soho Summer
- Jo Sharp Desert Garden
Cascade Discontinued Colors -
Guest: Barbara Parry of Foxfire Fiber. Barbara is going to be at the store on March 21st for a great trunk show and slide show presentation. If you're local, this event is not to be missed! Barbara is going to discuss what led to becoming a shepherd.
Barbara also shares with us a little bit about what's going on at the farm now, and what's coming up! Check out the new CVM lambs on Barbara's blog: http://www.sheepgal.com/. (Plus, you'll be able to check out the new lambs as they arrive.)
Knitalong with Pixie: We continue with the chickens. This week, we kitchner stitch the chicken body together. Don't be nervous about the kitchner stitch. It is easy to do once you get a rhythm going. Video to come soon on the blog!
No Show 3/21/09. Kathy & Steve are on vacation!
Show #120 Notes - 3/7/09
We have TWO guests this week!
Margaret Radcliffe, author of several books, including The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques. This is a large book that includes an amazing amount of information about knitting with color - from the actual technique to how to select colors that work well together. Kathy and Margaret discuss color and a few fun ways to play with color.
Be sure to check out the classes at WEBS with Margaret Radcliffe! You don't want to miss these!
Teva Durham, designer of the Loop-d-Loop Collection. Teva shares with us how her line yarn came to be.
Knitalong with Pixie - Part 3 of Knit Chickens
Show #119 Notes - 2/28/09
Guest: Steve calls in with details from Stitches West!
Yarns & New
- Tahki Nova
- S.Charles Tigris
- S.Charles Nepal
- Louisa Harding Albero
- Madelinetosh Tosh Worsted
- Eucalan Lint Removers
- Eucalan Stain Wipes
Knitalong with Pixie: We work on the chickens!