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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 Stripes everywhere Knit pants 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 EventsInterknits Machine Knitting Club Machine KnittingRibber 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. ResourcesRibber 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 VitaMeataVegeMinCooking with Flavor Bombs by Gio Bellino, Chef & Author Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 101 - March 2023 Spring EventsSpring 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 AcquisitionsHeritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI Hand KnittingFelted moccasins by Beverly Galeskas in the Felted Knits book Judy’s Magic Cast On Machine KnittingMy test pants Contact ridelikethewind on Ravelry to get her Build A Mitten pattern Ireland Sideways Pullover Sideways Dolman Berroco Memoirs yarn ResourcesMary 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 VitaMeataVegeMinDelicate 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 EventsMary 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 AcquisitionsOut went a wool winder, a MK book, and a green gauge rule In came cashmere yarn from colourmart.com Hand KnittingMy Lunch Hour Mittens based on the Vuorelan luumut pattern Machine KnittingMy 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. ResourcesFlint Public Library Graff Digital Studio Sew What?Vintage Singer Sewing Machines and fabric from thrift stores What Would Ruthie SayPyrex glass teapot Rant: patient portals and intrusive forms Rave: I date the day I begin to use a product, Paula’s Choice serum VMVMTough 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 EventsTechknitters 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 AcquisitionsSold an electric Hague linker Machine KnittingGarment 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. ResourcesSusan 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 VitaMeataVegeMinChai tea with half and half Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

2022 year in review EventsA Giftless Christmas Love Languages AcquisitionsSold FC6 Fair Isle carriage and Marion Nelson pattern cards Hand KnittingTravel Bag project using the Lotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Wooly Trays Machine KnittingTwo Yarn Duster Spring Coat Dryer Ball Jackets My Breton sweater Sideways Dolman sweater ResourcesCarolyn 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 VitaMeataVegeMinSweet potato puree in the Cuisinart food processor Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 97 - November 2022 EventsAll Fiber Retreat AcquisitionsSold Brother KR850, KHC1000E, KH940, garter bar set, intarsia brake, lace carriage Repair of Judy’s 930 Hand KnittingLotorp 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 Knittingtake 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 ResourcesGreaseproof 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 VitaMeataVegeMincraftsy.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 EventsThere 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) AcquisitionsSold Brother KR850 and KHC1000E Hand KnittingLotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton My travel bag project Denise needles Machine KnittingMy Breton sweater Jaggerspun wool yarn DesignAKnit software Garment Designer software Nina Miklin’s Knit to Finish Necklines book 1 dryer ball jackets ResourcesFlint 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 VMVMCorn Chowder recipe similar to Cooks Illustrated Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 95 - September 2022 EventsFiber 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) AcquisitionsNothing acquired but I’m going to sell off some stuff. Good stuff. Hand KnittingLotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Machine KnittingMy Breton striped sweater - no project yet Jaggerspun wool yarn Ballet wrap ideas ResourcesBreton 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 VMVMKeto tortillas Tortilla press Parchment rounds Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 94 - August 2022 EventsFiber 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) AcquisitionsMachine Knitting Deal or No Deal group - find it on Facebook Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI Hand KnittingPinwheel Purse by Frankie Brown My Origami bag Lotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Noro Taiyo Aran McGuyer was made into a verb  Machine KnittingSummer 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  VMVMBoiled 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 EventsMichigan Fiber Festival in southwest Michigan August 17-21 Hand KnittingPinwheel Purse by Frankie Brown Machine KnittingSummer 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 WWRSHold no grudge, forgive and try to forget Rant: Cottonwood trash tree Rave: Arnica to reduce bruising VMVMHere 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 EventsHappy Crankers June retreat Crankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 has a waitlist, find the group on Facebook AcquisitionsAdded sock yarn from the LRC game Subtracted the yarn tree Hand KnittingPinwheel Purse by Frankie Brown Machine KnittingCocoa 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 EventsTechknitters - find the group on Facebook Carolyn Barnette Crankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 has a waitlist, find the group on Facebook Hand KnittingFelted Clogs by Bev Galeskas Ladies House Slippers by Monique Rae Machine KnittingCocoa Beach in Knitwords #42 DesignAKnit software ResourcesTechniques 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) VMVMFreezer 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 EventsCrankers Of Wonderful Socks July 13-17 has a waitlist, find the group on Facebook AcquisitionsDL1000 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 KnittingPyramid pillow by Vivian Høxbro - abandoned! Machine KnittingSparkly 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? ResourcesAn 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 VMVMATK’s Easy Everyday Keto cookbook Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram  

Episode 89 - March 2022 EventsInterknit 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 AcquisitionsSold 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 KnittingPyramid pillow by Vivian Høxbro OR Nalu Mitts by Leila Raven Machine KnittingSparkly 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 ResourcesMachine 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 VMVMI use MSG and am not ashamed. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram  

Episode 88 - February 2022 - Obsolete Stuff EventsInterknit Machine Knitters Club Truly Julie No Show Sock Hand KnittingFelted Moccasins pattern Felted Knits book by Beverly Galeskas Paton’s Classic Wool Worsted yarn Dresser Tray pattern Knitted Coaster pattern Machine KnittingBarcelona by Anne Lavene Next project is a ballet sweater for my darling granddaughter using Garment Designer software ResourcesFB100 disk drive Knit Knack Shop sells replacement belts The Answer Lady’s video on YouTube Tandy/RadioShack The Borders and Yokes Collection by Iris Bishop Can you help me find the video of the people who don’t meet because they are only looking at their cell phones? Sew What?https://sewcialista.com VivMom Sews on YouTube Nancy Zieman book describing how to alter patterns to fit Rant: Perfect Rave: Ultrasonic cleaner machine (similar to this one) VMVRotisserie chicken - four meals for $5 Roast chicken dinner, cold chicken salad, Thai chicken pizza, chicken soup Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram  

Episode 87 - Definitely EventsInterknit Machine Knitters Club Truly Julie No Show Sock AcquisitionsMango Moon Pastiche and other yarn from the free table Hand KnittingFelted Moccasins pattern Felted Knits book by Beverly Galeskas Machine KnittingBarcelona by Anne Lavene Yeoman Elsa Fine Mohair Pie crust edge instructions More Legare woes ResourcesTea cozy stitch instructions on Knitting Paradise Lake Superior State University’s list of banned words How to improve anything: Reflection Information gathering Experimentation Practice Repeat in any order Sew What?Tomato pincushion with a dangling strawberry Nancy Zieman videos on Youtube Rant: Disparaging one’s spouse to strangers Rave: Vicks VapoRub for split and cracked skin VMVMEnglish muffin bread Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 86 - December 2021 EventsTechknitters Machine Knitting Club on Facebook Interknit Machine Knitters Club AcquisitionsKnitKing 5 Star standard gauge knitting machine Brother KRC 1000E colour changer Table to hold one or two machines Box O Books and magazines  Hand KnittingBohus Stickning coveting began again angoragarnet.com Sally Melville made one My interview with Sally Machine KnittingHarmony Guide to Colourful Machine Knitting Legare woes Truly Julie No Show Sock keeps getting better 2021 Project Recap - Hit or Miss? ResourcesChecklist Manifesto by Atwul Gawande Machine Knit Yoke Sweaters on FB February Project - The Round Yoke Sew What?Vivmom Sews on YouTube Style Arc in Australia and Love Notions and Greenstyle Trudy Tunic Rant: Christmas present pressure Rave: Rit dye VMVMSpinach salad with basil, pine nuts, prosciutto, Parmesan Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

EventsTechknitters Machine Knitting Club on Facebook Happy Crankers in Chesaning, MI Left Right Center dice game All Fiber Retreat in Traverse City, MI (Facebook group) AcquisitionsMany skeins of sock yarn (winnings from playing LRC dice game) Red Heart & Sole sock yarn Bulky Buddy transfer tool Hand KnittingHours and hours of ribbing Judy’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off tutorial Machine KnittingMy Gray Cardigan Replacement Sweater Peter Pachis Yarns Garment Designer software Happy Cranker socks All Fiber Retreat socks   Olive drab socks - 3 pairs   Colorful retreat socks - 4 pairs Jaggerspun Maine Line yarn Truly Julie No Show Sock Spring Drop Sweater - due for a remake ResourcesKnitology 1 x 1 Twisted Yarn Sew What?Itch to Stitch Foz top Rant: Clock change - why do we still allow this? Rave: Card shuffler - totally addicting  VMVMNot worth the effort: three mushroom lasagna and the deboned stuffed chicken thighs with phyllo Worth the effort: Thanksgiving cooking Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram  

Episode 84 - October 2021 EventsNancy Roberts website MachineKnittingtoDyeFor.com Interknits Club Happy Crankers in Chesaning, MI All Fiber Retreat in Traverse City, MI (Facebook group) AcquisitionsMaking Waves by Iris Bishop Hand KnittingThis is exactly how I purl when I’m ribbing - Continental purling or combination knitting video Machine KnittingMy Gray Cardigan Replacement Sweater Peter Pachis Yarns Garment Designer software Jaggerspun Mainline yarn Truly Julie No Show Sock ResourcesWhy We Sleep by Matthew Walker Reduced spending with the 24 hour cooling off period Reduced wine consumption Sew What?McCalls 9824 tee shirt (no longer available but similar Palmer Pletch patterns are now with Butterick) Itch to Stitch Foz top Rant: Professionals who are unprofessional Rave: Virginia is within driving distance of Michigan!  VMVMGinger Sweet, Spicy, and Salty cookies Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram