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Pat & Linda reflect on how the podcast has made them Brave Knitters!Pat's favorite Inspiration blogs/podcasts mdk Tin Can Knits (great Help section) Fruity Knitting Jen Arnall Culliford  Cat Bordhi Sock book: New Pathways for Sock KnittersKatie's Kep Fair Isle Hat Jamieson & Smith 2 ply jumper weight Raves Patty Lyons - let the tool do the workPatty's website Morehouse Farm Merino 2 ply Little Dude by Andrea Rangel Misbehaves Soldotna by Caitlin Hunter Rowan Felted Tweed Saves Knitting Journal Craves Alistair Post Quinn blog Corvus pattern Faye from My Knitted Doll by Louise Crowther Jane from My Knitted Doll by Louise Crowther

Big Book of Knitting The Knitting Answer Book Vogue Knitting Cast On Bind Off Increase Decrease Fleece and Fiber source Book New Pathways for Sock Knitters Vogue Knitting StitchionaryKnitting America Getting Started Knitting Socks The Joy of Color Favorite Designs My Knitted Doll  Rowan 40 designsReally Wild Tea Cosies   Knitted Dolls with a designer wardrobe 7 Things that can Make or Break a Sweater The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques The Principles of Knitting When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters Knit SwirlKNITSONIK Stitch N BitchMaking a Life

Bea and Linda share some tips for finishing and embellishing.Here are some links to tutorials on some of the techniques we talked about:Mattress stitch Vertical to Horizontal Seam Kitchener 3 needle bind off Icord Bind off Picot Bind off Picking up Buttonholes Seamless Inset Pocket.      (@ 18:48 in video) Beading  with Hook Tassels by Alexandra Davidoff RAVES Kookaburra Wool wash Le Scarabee Bleu sweater MISBEHAVES Donegal blanket by Spinnerin Holey Moley by Die Mercerie SAVES Aroha Knits CRAVES #11 Fair Isle Yoke Pullover Lykee Driftwood Mini Interchangeable Set

Pat & Linda share their adventure in Steeking!Methods for Reinforcing Steeks:CrochetMachine StitchHand Back StitchNeedle FeltingPurl Soho Steek with Knit FacingFusible InterfacingCRAVES:Little Dude by Andrea RangelAphotic by This Bird Knits

TYPES of Colorwork:StrandedMosaicShadow KnittingDouble KnittingHelix KnittingBrioche in Two ColorsTHINGS to Conside:Color Value vs. Color Hue explanationsSome Colorwork TipsMDK Color Splicing Video (scroll down to the 2nd video on that page)PATTERNS we talked about:Shetland Woolweek HatHarriet's HatNoten (Linda's colorwork sweater in bamboo and cotton)Sven & Solvieg patternYARN we talked about:Morehouse FarmStonehedge FibersBrooklyn TweedGermantown by Kelbourne WoolensPalette by Knit PicksQuince & CoBlue Sky Fibers Woolstok (worsted)Brown SheepJamieson's of ShetlandJamieson & SmithRowan Felted TweedTolt - Elemental AffectsDESIGNERS we talked about:Barbara Walker - Mosaic KnittingKaffe FassettMarie WallinKate DaviesHarriet Middleton Jennifer SteingassAndrea Rangel websiteBooks We talked about:MDK Field Guide 13AlterKnit by Andrea Rangel

Pat & Linda discuss their love of sweater knitting and all the things to consider as you contemplate your next project. They share their methods of how to find the next perfect sweater project to cast on.Patterns we talk about in this episode:Bronwyn by Melissa WehrleWeekender by Andrea MowryLoveNote by TinCanKnitsCoat of Many Colors by Sandra McIverCampside Cardi by Alicia PlummerNor'easter by Thea ColmanHoley Moley by Die MercerieYarns we talk about:Malabrigo RiosNua SportSpincycle Dyed in the WoolMountain Colors Mountain GoatJamieson's of Shetland YarnFidlstix - website for Fair Isle yarnsPeople and Podcasts we talk about:Auditioning article at MDKElizabeth Zimmermann - wikipedia biographyElizabeth Zimmermann - SchoolhousePress (company EZ created)Elizabeth Zimmermann - one of her famous booksElizabeth Zimmermanm - Fruity Knitting Episode with EZ's daughterDana Williams-Johnson - blogDana's Edit at MDK Alice StarmoreAlice Starmore Fair Isle BookAlice Starmore - Designs & YarnsIsabell Kraemer - PatternsIsabell Kraemer - Fruity Knitting EpisodeCaitlin Hunter - PatternsCaitlin Hunter - Fruity Knitting EpisodeThe Fabulous POINTY Needles Pat & Linda Love:Indian Lake Artisans(yes, these are crazy expensive - but worth it if you need very pointy tips)

T PinsKnit BlockersBlocking WiresBlocking MatAnn's Professional SteamerEucalan Wool WashSweater StoneSweater BrushQiviut YarnLinda's Rave/Fave:Stonehedge Fiber Mill This is the article about how the Olympic sweater came to be. An Olympics sweater adventure starts in northern Michigan Ann's Rave/Fave:Verdant Pattern by Gina BonomoLana Knits Allhemp6 Yarn Yarn Mentioned in Linda's Misbehave: Magpie Fibers DK SwankyAnn's Save:DMH Fiber and Yarn Store, Dallas, TX Linda's Crave: Holey MoleyAnn's Crave:The Gleener

Bea & Linda take the fear out of short rows!Short Rows Definition: Short rows create vertical shaping in knitting. A short row is one in which you don't work to the end of the row; you stop and turn and work in the other direction. However, if you simply turn and start knitting in the other direction, your work will have a hole. The short row techniques are all methods to close that gap that is created by the turn. Short Row Techniques: Wrapless Wrap & Turn German Yarnover Japanese Sunday Shadow (aka Mother/Daughter or Twin) Catch Raves:Bea - On The Spice Market by Melanie BergLinda - Virtual Vogue Knitting LiveMisbehaves:Bea - Kodikas Shawl by Caitlin Hunter  Andrea Rangel 7 Tips for Colorwork Saves:Bea - Purl Soho VideosLinda - Make your own Short Row Swatch testing out all the methods. Here are two videos doing that very thing:      Roxanne Richardson video      Suzanne Bryan video Craves:Bea -  Short Row Knits by Carol FellerLinda - Sand Waves by Norah Gaughn

Spit Splice Russian Join Magic Knot6 Ways to Join a Ball of Yarn - Stitch and Story, Includes Slipknot JoinWeave in Ends as You go - Very Pink KnitsWeaving in Cotton Ends - Very Pink KnitsWeaving Yarn Tails in RibbingWeaving Ends Horizontally in KnittingWeaving Ends Vertically in KnittingRussian Splice Bjorn at Skeino - "tube" method Weaving In Duplicate Stitch How to Weave in Ends Like a ProLinda Rave:  Brooklyn Tweed ArborInfo about BT Apart Together program (ending May 15)Ann Rave:"10 Reasons Making Makes me Happy" by Vickie from YorkshireAnn Misbehave/Save:There's a Knot in my YarnLinda Crave: Hue Shift AfghanAnn Crave:Wool and the Gang, Soul Power PantsWool and the Gang, Heart Breaker ShortsWool and the Gang, Black Out Hoodie

Linda and new Brave Knitting podcaster, Pat, are talking all about socks. What they discovered is there is so much to learn about sock architecture. This is Socks 101, which explains some basics and will hopefully encourage you to start your first pair of socks,Some Helpful Tutorials for Beginner Sock KnittersTin Can Knits FREE pattern and tutorial Let  Staci Perry guide you with this tutorial Kate Atherley has a Custom Sock Book  Clara Parkes has tons of info in The Knitter's Book of SocksJudy's Magic Cast on has lots of videos on lineWe like Cat Bordhi's video of this method.Jilly & Kiddles gifted us a skein of Fancy Sock Yarn for a giveaway in May 2020Check out Jilly & Kiddles SOS Club RAVE:  Linda was Raving about Quince & Co FinchPat's Fave sock yarn is MustStash CRAVE:Pat can't wait to try Nua SportLinda has two sock patterns in her queue: Squircle and UmbrellaLinda is also curious to try out something in Cat Bordhi's  New Pathways for Socks book

Free Knitting Patterns for Gifts by An Oregon CottageMore Gift Knitting IdeasPurl Soho Fruity Trivet and pot HoldersPurl Soho Felted Oven MittsPurl Soho Knitted Golf Club CoversCoasters:Perfect Edge CoastersA Leaf in Three Sizes CoastersEbb and Flow Coaster Tea Cosies:Wild Tea Cosies Book by Loani PriorReally Wild Tea Cosies Book by Loani Prior5 Tips for Successful Gift Knitting by Amy HerzogChildren's Average Chest and Age Size Chart by knit world.com.nz Avoiding the Sweater Curse by Blog.tincanknits.com with size chart 0 child- 4XL AdultLabels: Brave Knitting Care Instructions- Email us for a copy:   beebraveknitting@gmail.com KNITTED BY Labels - These are some of our favorites on ETSYMayday LabelsKnitwit TagsCheck out Katrinkles for beautiful laser cut wood accessories.Ann's Rave/Fave/Crave:60 Quick Knitted Toys Book from Sixth and Spring Books Linda's Rave/Fave:Super Girl Stitch Markers from Vicki at VicsKnitsUse Coupon Code BRAVE to receive 25% at VicsKnits through May 15, 2020Instagram @knittyvickiAnn's Save:How to Fix a Hole in Garter Stitch Knitting:  Video by Margaret OlanderLinda's Crave:Destination Unknown Shawl

Bamboo Needle Set (cheap)Youtube:Knitting with Plastic BagsKnitting with T-shirt YarnKnitting with Old JeansKnitting with Old SheetsAnna Knitter:  Living Isolated, You are not AloneRoving Fibers Adventures (Teacher and Designer Kim Hayes) on InstagramHow Crochet and Knitting Help the Brain:Article by Betty Houtman from Anxiety Resource CenterArticle That Mentions Knitting/Crocheting and Crossing the Mid-line of the Body for AnxietyBrain Breaks, "Crossing the Midline" Song for Kids by Jack HartmanKnit Stars (Offering Four Weeks of Free Workshops (March 20-Apil 17) This is link to week two:   Here’s the link to Meghan Fernandes’ finishing workshop from Season 1.Vogue Knitting all patterns $1.99 for the next weekBluprint Lucy Neatby - Brand New Knitter - $1 during the coronavirusMake a Dress Form with Duct TapeArne & Carlos Quarantine KALSkillshareCharities:    Project Linus  Knitted Knockers Magic Yarn Project          Warm Up America Linda's RAVE:  Clara Parkes Knitter's Review  BOOKS:   Knitlandia, Vanishing Fleece, A Stash of One's Own, The Yarn Whisperer, The Knitter's Book of Yarn, The Knitter's Book of Socks, The Knitter's Book of WoolDaily, "Fun" EmailsLinda's SAVE:Better Bind off (by Patty Lyons) Divine Yarn Divine Yarn | Hand Dyed Yarn

Ann and Linda are talking  all things cables!Types of Cable Needles:J shaped Curved Cable NeedleCabling Without a Needle:Cable Without a Needle Three Ways to Knit a Cable Without a Cable Needle - video by 10rowsadayMore Info. About Cables:Alice Starmore - book  Cable Flair  Spring's Eve cardigan pattern  Facebook Group - "Aran and Cable Knitting Group" Ann's Raves/Faves:Knitting LightLinda's Raves/Faves: Lucy Hague MD article about Lucy Hague  Fruity Knitting Episode 62  Vest Bets book  Dance Smartly cardigan pattern  Ann's Misbehaves:Three Tiered Tassel TroubleAnn's Saves:Clover Tassel MakerRussian Join - Linda's suggestionLinda's Misbehaves:Fixing a cable   Duplicate stitch fix for a missed crossed cable Linda's Saves: Flash cards - Please see photo on our Instagram and Facebook Pages Norah Gaughn book Ann's Crave:Aran Sweater MarketLinda's Crave:

Who knew there were so many increases and decreases?! Ann & Linda offer some information about where to find them, and when and how to use them.Tips and Tricks Mirrored M1 (Make One) Increases:  Video by Roxanne RichardsonHow to Knit M1o - Make One Open Increase:  Video by Suzanne BryantIncrease, Decrease by Judith Durant PSSO (Pass Slip Stitch Over) Decrease:  Video by Knit Purl HunterTip from Listener, Elaine:Backwards (or "Mirror") Knitting:  Video by Very Pink KnitsGiveaway:  Please post a comment to let us know what you would like to hear us discuss on future podcasts, on our Facebook or Instagram page, to win this gorgeous skein of yarn from Divine Yarn.  Each comment equals one chance to win.  Winner will be chosen by Random Number Generator and announced on our March 15th podcast.  Please post your comment(s) on Facebook or Instagram by March 10th.  Divine YarnInstagram@beebraveknittingBrave Knitting Facebook PageAnn's Rave:McKinney Knittery ExcursionLinda's Rave:Little Cotton Rabbits Gazillions of Cute Little Cotton Rabbit Examples Ann's Save:Knitting Hack by Sheep and StitchLinda's Save: Knitting Help Website: Knitting Help App: Ann's Crave:Lykke Interchangeable NeedlesLinda's Crave: March Mayhem

Ann & Linda share everything they know about Knitting in the Round!Throwback to episode 8:Norwegian Knitting ThimbleKnitting in the Round:Circular Knitting Workshop:  Essential Technique to Master Knitting in the Round by Margaret RadcliffeDouble Pointed Needles9 Inch Circular Needle10 Inch Circular NeedleAddi Flexiflips BambooBook mentioned by Linda:  Wild Tea Cozies Double Pointed Needles for Beginners video by Sheep and StitchKnitting in the Round on Two Circular Needles video by Planet PurlGetting Started with Magic Loop video by Very Pink KnitsAnn's Rave/FaveTwo at a Time Cast On video by Aurora SisnerosLinda's Rave/FaveAuthor Margaret Radcliffe:  The Knitting Answer BookThe Knowledgable KnitterThe Essential Guide to Color Knitting TechniquesAnn's Crave:McKinney KnitteryLinda's Crave:Brooks Brothers Christmas Sweater:  Please see post on Instagram

Vogue Knitting Live with Linda and special guest, Pat! Classes & Lectures FAIR ISLE HAT class Susan B. Anderson blog There has not been an update to Susan’s since April, 2019 – still lots of good information there! Susan’s yarn company – Barrett Wool Co.  IGNORE THE PATTERN lecture Patty Lyons Clara Parkes Some of the Vendors we Encountered Jill from JillyandKiddles –  A ”Launch Pad” Vendor – independent dyer from Rhode Island. Shannon Welsh – Queen City Knitter – The woman who was mending jeans with decorative stitches and the “Bee” Kind t-shirt. Sells accessories on Etsy. Michelle McCann – Knit Fit – Another launch pad vendor, selling kits with pattern and yarn for a hat, including bamboo circular needle, stitch counter, tapestry needle, row counter, stitch holder and scissors. Karen Grover from Seven Sisters Arts. Lovely BFL yarns. The Geeks – Lexie Bryan and Marsha Auguste – both have Etsy Shops Lexie’s shop isn’t showing up on Etsy (it was there a few days ago) Lexicorpetsy.com Marsh Auguste Knit Locally – Peggy Odick  Gaithersburg, MD Yankee Crush yarn (70% BFL 20% Silk 10% Cashmere) = beautiful yarn for colorwork Morehouse Farm Merino Errin Pirro and sister Hilary This is where Linda found the 100% wool she needs for the Oranje sweater This is a family owned business. We had fun talking to these young women about sheep shearing. Sweater Sisters They mainly sell kits, but also some yarn and dyes. We spoke to Selena who told us about her two day process to dye some non-superwash yarn. She was selling a Fair Isle Hat kit with that beautiful yarn (look for a photo on our InstaGram). Carolyn McKenna (Swift Yarns) – indie dyer from Queens – she’s been dying yarn in her basement for five years! Lovely yarn and some really cute kits on her website. HOOOKED Yarns – they have recycled and plant based yarns. The ones we noticed at VKL were  Eucalyps (Eucalyptus) and Somen (cotton & recycled linen) Patterns we seemed to see everywhere Shifty by Andrea Mowry Soldotna by Caitlin Hunter – We found a YouTube “Soldatnalong” – maybe that is why so many people were wearing it at VKL Love Note by Tin Can Knits RAVES & FAVES Monica Grecco from Divine Yarn Gifted us a skein of BIG Boucle – in Marquis (color) 54% mohair, 23% silk, 18% wool, 5% nylon Wooden hexagonal needles in Cherry, Maple and Walnut fromIndian Lake Artisans Townhouse Yarns – lovely shop in Dublin (that Linda coincidentally visited in September, 2019) Where Pat discovered she could buy some Mohair to go with yarn she already had from Chasing Rabbits to make the Love Note pattern MISBEHAVES Rowan – Colours by Dee Harwicke Spincycle Dyed in the Wool </

Is your knitting tension a problem? Too loose, too tight, not consistent. Ann & Linda are going to try to help with some tips they have discovered.Brave Knitting Show Notes for Episode 8 - Tackling Tension, January 15th, 2020Methods of Knitting:English and Continental KnittingNorwegian KnittingPortuguese KnittingCombo KnittingTips to Tackle Tension:Yay for Yarn's 5 TipsGood Tension Between Knit and Purl StitchesEnlarged Knit Before PurlTension Problems in KnittingLinda's RAVE/FAVE Alexandra Davidoff Cup Cozy Takumi Circular Set Ann's RAVE/FAVE  The Norwegian Knit Stitch:  Please refer to Norwegian Knitting video above.Linda's SAVEControlling herself from MISBEHAVING (buying too much) at Vogue Knitting Live NYC.Ann's SAVEJoint-RitisLinda's CRAVE Yarn for Marjorie’s Raspberry Beret Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere in LibationAnn's CRAVEWool and the Gang's Kinda Magic Sock Kit

Brave Knitting Episode 7: A Brave New Year Show Notes – January 1, 2020 Being Brave in 2020 Ann wants to be BRAVE about socks, colorwork, dyeing yarn and maybe designing. Linda wants to be BRAVE about colorwork, steeking, and socks. Zauberball yarn Felici Self-striping yarn RAVES DFW Fiberfest Grocery GirlsRavelry; Whimzee Stitches MISBEHAVES Afternoon Breezes vest Blacklock poncho SAVES Lifelines!!! The value of charting Master Hand Knitter Program CRAVES Advent Calendar Oranje by Ann WeaverTest for PDFcaretagPDF

Brave Knitting  - Episode 6 Show Notes – December 15, 2019 BASIC CAST ONs Basic Knitted Cast on & Cable Cast on Long Tail Mama Christa’s Double Double Cast on Double Start Cast On Backward Loop Cast on Fleece Boutique – April Cordell SPECIALTY CAST ONs I-Cord Cast On: VeryPink Knits method: Steven West method: Provisional Cast On VeryPink Knits (method without crochet hook, using a circular needle): Nervous Knitter Tubular: Sockmatician: Freedom Knit: Ribbed Cable Cast On: Judy’s Magic Cast On: RAVES In Good Company Wrap: Knit Freedom  Book – Cast On Bind Off  SAVES Hair clip to secure yarn ball CRAVES Vlogmas: Homespun House Vlogmas - Annaknitter Vlogmas  Advent SocksMini Mania Scarf

Episode 5 - Show NotesPhoto of knitting group's swatches: Check out our Facebook and Instagram pagesFruity Knitting Ep. 68 with June Hemmons Hiatt/Principles of KnittingRaves/FavesBlocking MatsPrinciples of Knitting by June Hemmons HiattMisbehavesFix-A-Stitcha wooden version by Knitter's Pride Afternoon Breezes Pattern by ILGA LEJASavesPatty Lyon's Cookie MathCravesTemperature BlanketDFW FiberFestDorset ButtonsNoten by ANKESTRiCK