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Podcast Episode 307 – Quiet Craft vs. Internet Pandamonium
s t a c i,
Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get monthly bonus episodes, perks, and priority on their knitting questions. Lots of lively conversation, a book club and knit-along too! www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out t…

Exploring Next-Level Spindle Spinning
sweetgeorgia,
Spindle spinning is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to begin spinning yarn. While many think wheel spinning is quicker, spindle spinners often find they can produce more ... The post Exploring Next-Level Spindle Spinning appeared first on SweetGeorgia Yarns .

FO: piece of silver
Dianna,
Back in June, I finished knitting a garment for myself for the first time since 2022 (more specifically, since becoming a parent). Clearly, a milestone worth documenting. Last autumn I knit a plain stockinette sweater for my kid and I found the stockinette in the round both so soothing and so easy …

Grafting Tutorial
Anna,
A quick tutorial on grafting stitches together, a finishing technique that gives you an invisible flat seam. * Note: I meant to say “purl OFF” when dealing with that very last stitch!

MBC25 Prize Draw Winners!
Debbie Abrahams,
Thank you to everyone who has signed up within the first month of launching memberships for our 2025 Mystery Blanket Club! These are the lucky winners of the Prize Draw! 1st Prize: Member 49, Hazel Benzie! One 2025 Mystery Blanket Club membership (for the package you’ve purchased, we will refund wh…

Step into Socktober 2024
sweetgeorgia,
Happy Socktober! Every October at SweetGeorgia, we enjoy the practice of knitting your own socks with this fun month-long celebration. Sock knitting is fun and easily portable, and wearing your finished ... The post Step into Socktober 2024 appeared first on SweetGeorgia Yarns .

Pre-Rhinebeck Untangling: Scented Stitches
Lisa,
This is the third in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Untangled , taking place on October 18, 2024, in person in Saugerties, NY, and online. In-person tickets are available and selling fast! You can also register for the free online event here . Scent is a powerful th…

Cabin Stripes Blanket Crochet Pattern
Jessica,
Today’s easy camp blanket crochet pattern can be found below! It’s easy, fun, and perfect for the guys, gals, or teens in your life! You can see the free pattern below or purchase the ad-free printable version from Etsy HERE, the kit from Lion Brand Yarn HERE. Have fun! Ready for a blanket that is.…

Mystery Blanket Club 2025: post 9, October
Debbie Abrahams,
HELLO & WELCOME TO THE PENULTIMATE INSTALMENT OF THE 2024 MYSTERY BLANKET CLUB! Can you believe that after this month we are just one instalment away from completing this year’s KAL, which means that very soon you will have your very own Mystery Blanket to snuggle up under! With the summer coming t…

Quilting Pumpkin Trio
noreply@blogger.com (Rosemary Dickinson),
I finished my Pumpkin Trio table runner over the weekend. The borders were a little tricky. The directions called to trim the strip of rectangles on both ends to fit the runner. I decided to just fool around with the seam allowance so they would fit. I wasn't off by very much. I like that each rect…

How to Read Knitting Patterns: A Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide
Brittany,
Knitting can be very relaxing, but if you’re just starting out, the sight of a knitting pattern full of abbreviations and instructions can be a bit overwhelming. Learning how to read knitting patterns will open your knitting world, at least it did for me! Once I learned to read patterns, I went fro…

How to Read Crochet Patterns: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Brittany,
If you’re new to crochet, understanding how to read crochet patterns can seem like learning a new language. With all the abbreviations, symbols, and special stitches, it can feel overwhelming at first. But no worries! Once you familiarize yourself with the common terms and techniques, you’ll be rea…

Quilted Knit Throw Pattern
Jessica,
This “Billowy Quilted Knit Throw” features a beautiful texture that’s puffy, cozy, and simple to knit. Made with chunky yarn and big needles, it works up pretty quickly! The stitch uses a fairly simple repeat, and it’s so much fun to watch the pattern emerge. Each year I try to make a blanket that …

september
Dianna,
September went by in a flash. It was a busy month of strange highs and lows on a personal level, but I looked for the small moments of beauty and joy where I could find them. On September 1, I had to turn the heaters on, and by this past final weekend of the month, […]

[REVIEW] Southern Skeins September 2024 DK Weight Box
Jenny Hats,
Get 10% off your Southern Skeins subscription box when you use my referral link Make sure to get your Lizzie Borden Serial Skeins box at a discount at this link . Grab your Southern Skeins 2024 Yarn Advent today! Full disclosure: I get a kickback for every referral, but am more than happy to refer …

Rhinebeck 2024: Sheep, Wool, Book Signing & Knitters’ Meet-Up
Patty Lyons,
The New York Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, New York, is the true kickoff to the fall knitting season. […] The post Rhinebeck 2024: Sheep, Wool, Book Signing & Knitters’ Meet-Up appeared first on Patty Lyons | Knitting Teacher .

Sweetpea and I are off on an adventure!
Lorette,
I leave early this afternoon for an 11-day trip to Greece.* It’s a National Geographic Expedition trip, “Wonders of an Ancient Empire”. Since I’ve been studying a lot about ancient Greece for the past two years, I jumped on this trip as soon as I saw it. No, John isn’t going with me. He doesn’t … C…