Hand y Machine Knitting

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Episode 107 - September 2023 The penultimate episode Machine Knitting Making Waves by Iris Bishop Future projects: Ballet style wrap sweater for my granddaughter Shore Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge One, Two, or Three-yarn Asymmetrical Vest by Sally Melville Cashmere lounge pants Resources Festina lente (make haste slowly) Sew What? Singer Featherweight got a better motor and a spa day Rant: Remodeling is so expensive! Rave: It was worth it though VitaMeataVegeMin No Knead Rye Bread - add 2 T caraway and 1-2 teaspoons deli rye flavor King Arthur Flour Deli Rye Flour and Rye Bread Improver Ask me anything and I’ll answer in the next episode juliebknitter@gmail.com Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Machine Knitting Making Waves by Iris Bishop Resources 8 non-roll edge treatments here’s one Worm trim Pie crust edge instructionsPie crust edgeKnitted on I-cordKnitted on bias stripCrab stitch edgeHong Kong seam finish on a sewing machine Sew What? Tustin dress by Itch to Stitch Rant: Unavailable or expensive replacement parts for my old food processor Rave: My Cuisinart food processor was $198 in June 2000 - 23 years old VitaMeataVegeMin Worcestershire sauce from Buy the Butter Make the Bread by Jennifer Reese Pesto - blanch the basil first to keep it bright green Bruschetta pizza recipe not found online but here is Pioneer Woman’s bruschetta recipe Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 105 - Undulation Events Ann Arbor Art Fairs Michigan Fiber Festival August 16-20 Machine Knitting Making Waves by Iris Bishop Amazababy 3D baby blanket by Rachel Brooks my Amazababy Repco yarn Cotton Tale 8 yarn Color catcher sheets Resources Look at this beautiful knitwear! https://sandramillerdesign.com/ Tuck and slip stitch color/texture stitch patterns for machine knitters Two color brioche and mosaic for hand knitters Sew What? Embroider the pattern number on the inside of the hem of a sewn garment - a tip from Nancy Zieman (RIP) VitaMeataVegeMin Tuna melt sandwiches Duke’s mayo Kewpie mayo Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

One step closer to cashmere pants Events Happy Crankers 7th Summer Sock Retreat Machine Knitting Making Waves by Iris Bishop Heel Tab No Show sock by Sue Vaneusky Amazababy 3D baby blanket by Rachel Brooks my Amazababy Repco yarn Sew What? New Look 6216 easy top and pants Top Down Center Out: Practical Pants Fitting by Ruth Collins in Threads #218 Summer 2022 To Fit Pants, Start at the Waist in Threads #119 June/July 2005 Fit and Sew Contour Waistbands from Palmer-Pletch March 2023 Ruth Collins is ithacamaven on Instagram YouTube links The Crooked Hem - a review, demonstration, includes fitting jeans and elastic waistbands J Sterns Designs - a review and tips for the waistband Rant: Flossers in parking lots Rave: Body suit VitaMeataVegeMin Citric acid wash for berries - Nancy Birtwhistle Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 103 - May 2023 Events Virtual Workshop with Irene Woods scottishmachineknitters.org.uk Machine Knitting Summer Sideways Sweater - not much to see here yet Crab stitch edge - short but informative video I-cord edge - The Answer Lady Pie crust edge - shown being knit on an LK-150 Resources Clothing inspiration I noticed while traveling Sew What? Simplicity 8887 - kimono inspired topper Simplicity 8548 - tee shirt dress Olympia dress from Love Notions Rant: travel Rave: Comfortable Hiking Holidays VitaMeataVegeMin Vegetables - raw, grilled, salad Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

*** sorry about the low volume *** Episode 102 - April 2023 Ribber Madness Events Interknits Machine Knitting Club Machine Knitting Ribber reluctance, feelings vs facts Feelings - fear, intimidation, past mistakes regrets Facts - limited space, lack of help, needed adjustments, obscured visibility If you don’t want to use your ribber, don’t do it. Resources Ribber manual for your ribber Ribber Techniques Book by the Brother company (available on Etsy and eBay) Ribber Rules by Mary Anne Oger Make Your Knitting Machine Sing! By Scott Renno and James Dixon J&S Distinctive Knits, Chapter 5 alessandrina.com has so much great content including this one Interview with Sandy published June 18, 2016 Sew What? Refashion a free tee shirt Rant: Litterer Rave: Handy man VitaMeataVegeMin Cooking with Flavor Bombs by Gio Bellino, Chef & Author Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 101 - March 2023 Spring Events Spring Fiber Expo in April April 1-2 in Ann Arbor, MI My presentation on decorative seaming for Interknits Machine Knitting Club is April 8 The Great Canadian Crank-In May 13 in Ingersoll, Ontario Canada Here is the FB group Acquisitions Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI Hand Knitting Felted moccasins by Beverly Galeskas in the Felted Knits book Judy’s Magic Cast On Machine Knitting My test pants Contact ridelikethewind on Ravelry to get her Build A Mitten pattern Ireland Sideways Pullover Sideways Dolman Berroco Memoirs yarn Resources Mary Thomas’s Knitting Book teasle brush teasle plant on wikipedia Sew What? Ugly fabric challenge Compose Robe downloadable sewing patterns by Love Notions Rant: YouTube settings Rave: Spouse is letting me help declutter the basement VitaMeataVegeMin Delicate flavors like lobster, shrimp and mushrooms can be easily overpowered in recipes Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 100 - February 2023 Making do Events Mary Ann Oger March 11-12, Tennessee Valley Machine Knitters Club - contact myrean@comcast.net Spring Fiber Expo in April April 1-2 in Ann Arbor, MI The Great Canadian Crank-In May 13 in Ingersoll, Ontario Canada Here is the FB group Acquisitions Out went a wool winder, a MK book, and a green gauge rule In came cashmere yarn from colourmart.com Hand Knitting My Lunch Hour Mittens based on the Vuorelan luumut pattern Machine Knitting My test pants Peter Patchis Yarns Contact ridelikethewind on Ravelry to get her Build A Mitten pattern The Breton Stripes sweater needs bigger sleeves. Will that be enough to save it? My video casting on and knitting a 1 by 1 rib on a simple knitting machine If you watch this, please note that I should have said to drop the third stitch on the right. Resources Flint Public Library Graff Digital Studio Sew What? Vintage Singer Sewing Machines and fabric from thrift stores What Would Ruthie Say Pyrex glass teapot Rant: patient portals and intrusive forms Rave: I date the day I begin to use a product, Paula’s Choice serum VMVM Tough rib eye Philly cheesesteak Sandwiches - Bobby Flay’s version Microwave polentą Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 99 - January 2023 Ribbing and such Events Techknitters on FB Interknits Machine Knitting Guild A beginner MK knit along is in the LK-150 Knitting Machine Group on FB. Search in the Files for LK150 Sweater Project Acquisitions Sold an electric Hague linker Machine Knitting Garment Designer software Link to the LK-150 manual My video casting on and knitting a 1 by 1 rib on a simple knitting machine If you watch this, please note that I should have said to drop the third stitch on the right. Resources Susan Guagliumi’s free stuff Lake Superior State University’s list of banished words and phrases for 2023 I said these: moving forward, amazing, absolutely, it is what it is, inflection point, does that make sense. I even said “irregardless” which is NOT even a word. Sew What? Simplicity 1570 child’s pajamas Butterick 6788 knit top with 3 tucks Judy Kessinger’s Fit Nice system Rant: $50 parking Rave: Vincent Van Gogh immersive experience VitaMeataVegeMin Chai tea with half and half Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

2022 year in review Events A Giftless Christmas Love Languages Acquisitions Sold FC6 Fair Isle carriage and Marion Nelson pattern cards Hand Knitting Travel Bag project using the Lotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Wooly Trays Machine Knitting Two Yarn Duster Spring Coat Dryer Ball Jackets My Breton sweater Sideways Dolman sweater Resources Carolyn Barnette ISO Seams to be Seen by Angela Gordon Sew What? New Look 6402 tee shirt Butterick 6565 knit pants Vogue 9063 loose woven blouse McCalls 6964 tee shirt Vogue 9063 woven shirt Simplicity 8640 dress Rant: Used car shenanigans Rave: New to us car VitaMeataVegeMin Sweet potato puree in the Cuisinart food processor Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 97 - November 2022 Events All Fiber Retreat Acquisitions Sold Brother KR850, KHC1000E, KH940, garter bar set, intarsia brake, lace carriage Repair of Judy’s 930 Hand Knitting Lotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Patterns I have used more than once discussion thread Felted Clogs, Ladies House slippers, Felted Moccasins, Duffers, French press felted slippers, Three Seasons in Scotland hot water bottle cozies, advent mittens, resoleable socks Machine Knitting take an old bag shopping, dryer ball jackets, Barcelona, tuck striped dishcloth, drop shoulder sweater, Amelia, no show socks, Truly Julie no show socks, easy breezy tank, rectangle mitts, dash of cheer ornament jackets, build your own mittens, Jenna cardi My Breton sweater DesignAKnit software Garment Designer software Sideways Dolman sweater Berroco Memoirs yarn Ireland Sideways Pullover Resources Greaseproof paper is either freezer paper or parchment paper artfulhome.com oska.com “When things aren’t adding up in your life, start subtracting.” —Anonymous Sew What? McCalls 6964 tee shirt Vogue 9063 woven shirt Simplicity 8640 dress Rant: time change Rave: 30 second full body contact hug VitaMeataVegeMin craftsy.com - search for The Baker’s Guide to French Breads Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 96 - October 2022 Events There are a few spots available for the All Fiber Retreat November 11-13 in Traverse City, MI (I’ll get you in touch with the organizer) Acquisitions Sold Brother KR850 and KHC1000E Hand Knitting Lotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton My travel bag project Denise needles Machine Knitting My Breton sweater Jaggerspun wool yarn DesignAKnit software Garment Designer software Nina Miklin’s Knit to Finish Necklines book 1 dryer ball jackets Resources Flint Public Library What is greaseproof paper? Sew What? Girls Tranquil Nightwear Collection pattern from Love Notions Rant: idiot driver stunt Rave: Any Day microwave bowls VMVM Corn Chowder recipe similar to Cooks Illustrated Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 95 - September 2022 Events Fiber Expo October 8-9 in Ann Arbor, MI All Fiber Retreat November 11-13 in Traverse City, MI (I’ll get you in touch with the organizer) Acquisitions Nothing acquired but I’m going to sell off some stuff. Good stuff. Hand Knitting Lotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Machine Knitting My Breton striped sweater - no project yet Jaggerspun wool yarn Ballet wrap ideas Resources Breton sweater fashion & photos Images of French navy uniforms Ready made sweaters YouTube people who recommend striped sweaters Melissa Murrell Marie-Anne Lecoeur Sew What? Olympia dress Soller top Rant: haphazard shelving of interacting bolts Rave: silicone trays VMVM Keto tortillas Tortilla press Parchment rounds Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 94 - August 2022 Events Fiber Expo October 8-9 in Ann Arbor, MI All Fiber Retreat November 11-13 in Traverse City, MI (I’ll get you in touch with the organizer) Acquisitions Machine Knitting Deal or No Deal group - find it on Facebook Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI Hand Knitting Pinwheel Purse by Frankie Brown My Origami bag Lotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Noro Taiyo Aran McGuyer was made into a verb Machine Knitting Summer Cotton Sweater - nothing to see here colourmart.com Sew What? Love Notions Itch to Stitch Style Arc Garment Designer software Rant: Too much YouTube Rave: Seek professional advice VMVM Boiled instant coffee ala Heloise’s Housekeeping Hints. Here’s an Amazon link to the edition I used to have. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 93 - July 2022 Gauge is my bitter foe Events Michigan Fiber Festival in southwest Michigan August 17-21 Hand Knitting Pinwheel Purse by Frankie Brown Machine Knitting Summer Cotton Sweater Barcelona by Anne Lavene Heel Tab No Show socks by Sue Vanuesky Mason Jar Lantern pattern Sew What? Summer Caye Pants pattern Buttonhole elastic - search for it in your country Simplicity 8640 dress pattern Wright’s bias tape WWRS Hold no grudge, forgive and try to forget Rant: Cottonwood trash tree Rave: Arnica to reduce bruising VMVM Here is one of many Marinated zucchini salad recipes Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 92 - June 2022 A Slump continued Events Happy Crankers June retreat Crankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 has a waitlist, find the group on Facebook Acquisitions Added sock yarn from the LRC game Subtracted the yarn tree Hand Knitting Pinwheel Purse by Frankie Brown Machine Knitting Cocoa Beach in Knitwords #42 Ireland Sideways Sweater GCRS DesignaKnit software Garment Designer software Summer Cotton Sweater Berroco Memoirs yarn Sew What? PJs Spring Coat Rant: forgot the charger for the electric toothbrush Rave: traveling with the waterpik VMVM Crispy but juicy hamburger - how do they do it? Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 91 A Slump and How to Get Out of It Events Techknitters - find the group on Facebook Carolyn Barnette Crankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 has a waitlist, find the group on Facebook Hand Knitting Felted Clogs by Bev Galeskas Ladies House Slippers by Monique Rae Machine Knitting Cocoa Beach in Knitwords #42 DesignAKnit software Resources Techniques in Machine Knitting by Kathleen Kinder - out of print but currently available on Amazon in the US Sew What? Dresses for the wedding Rant: Inadequate skin exam Rave: Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Clair Davies (Amazon link) VMVM Freezer inventory on the Notes app Date the groceries Hot sauce from Gladys' Cafe in St. Thomas in the Virgin Island (US) Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 90 - April 2022 The Freedom to not finish stuff Events Crankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 has a waitlist, find the group on Facebook Acquisitions DL1000 linker is no longer manufactured Hague linker needles Episode 15 (ff to 44:25 for Helen Sharp’s thoughts about using a linker) Chambord CSM yarn carrier Hand Knitting Pyramid pillow by Vivian Høxbro - abandoned! Machine Knitting Sparkly Top - a copycat pullover sweater - abandoned! Sugar ’n Spice child’s cardigan Legare CSM problems and resolutions Circular Sock Knitting Machine Society Things I might knit: Shore Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge, Breton sweater, ballet wrap sweater, One, Two, or Three-yarn Asymmetrical Vest by Sally Melville, Gene B Cropped Cardigan, Pants? Resources An Illustrated Handbook of Machine Knitting by Janet Nabney Seam As You Go method from the book TKSO Link to my interview with Helen Sharp Sew What? Singer 319W2 vintage sewing machine Tip for a great sewing day: set up for success the day before Rant: Bobbin case non-delivery Rave: Grand Blanc Township supervisor VMVM ATK’s Easy Everyday Keto cookbook Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 89 - March 2022 Events Interknit Machine Knitters Club Truly Julie No Show Sock Carol Scott at Machine Knitters Guild of San Diego April 2-3 Crankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 find the group on Facebook Acquisitions Sold a stripped down Knitting 5 star, Studio SRP-50, tools, books, patterns, calcuknit, color changer, knit leader, magazines, intarsia carriage, cone winder, old DAK cables, machine manuals, etc. Hand Knitting Pyramid pillow by Vivian Høxbro OR Nalu Mitts by Leila Raven Machine Knitting Sparkly Top - a copycat pullover sweater designed with Design A Knit software Things I might knit: Origami Cardi FT-165 from Frog Tree Transformer scarf shrug by Susan Lazear Shore Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hog Breton sweater ballet wrap sweater One, Two, or Three-yarn Asymmetrical Vest by Sally Melville Resources Machine Knitting Deal or No Deal on Facebook Seams to be Seen by Angela Gordon Find stuff by tidying up. Don’t crowd the tool caddy PirateShip.com for finding the best price for mailing items Sew What? Two piece dress with a crinoline (!) Rant: They made us change the clocks again Rave: US Senate votes to do away with changing the clocks VMVM I use MSG and am not ashamed. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram