On this episode, Corinne is joined by Jill and special guest Renee while her usual cohost Maggie is out on vacation. We're in the midst of our Grand Opening events and feel extra happy to be with you all! We have lots to share plus special segments from Ruth showing her crochet sock FOs and best tips, and Thistler community member Leslie showing some beautiful colorwork!
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00:00 Intro
0:47 Welcome & a Winner
6:51 Renee’s Vest, WIPs and Things
19:32 Ruth Talks Crochet Socks
35:25 One Last WIP & Sock KAL Plans
45:45 What’s Fun in the Shop
54:35 Community Contributor - Colorwork Inspiration
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FOs-
Renee is wearing Island to Island Vest by M.J. Mucklestone from Grand Shetland Adventure Knits in Retrosaria Vovo
Book- https://tinyurl.com/4ra7btsv
Yarn- https://tinyurl.com/yc3epvwx
Jill’s Henrietta Hen, in Rauma Strikkegarn & Making Tracks DK. Accessory kits available: https://tinyurl.com/3n3cdtk
Renee’s Maryanna by Heidi Reszies in Barnacle DK (Rachel’s from Fair Isle!) & Uist Wool Siaban
WIPs
Jill’s Simple Pie Vest by Peace Fleece
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/yc4n7552
Yarn- https://tinyurl.com/56uha3ct
Corinne’s Flowers of Fortrose Vest in Jamieson & Smith 2-ply
Ruth’s Knits & Crochets
Aurora Vest by Nomad Stitches (Sandra Guttierez)
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/bcv3nxrp
Using Jamieson & Smith https://tinyurl.com/5d8259wn
My First Toe-up Crochet Socks by Rohn Strong https://tinyurl.com/y8bcd3s9
Lyre Socks by Marta Mitchell of Marta Mitchell designs in Snowdownia
Pattern-https://tinyurl.com/y2fbfwwh
Yarn- https://tinyurl.com/bdkp8bws
WIP socks in Mondim
https://tinyurl.com/yp2dtcjn
Syncopate Socks by Maria Jeczmyk (moorit issue 6) in Moussam Falls
Pattern-https://tinyurl.com/4pv9h63m
Yarn-https://tinyurl.com/4aj3x3dp
Grannies-in-a-row Socks by Jen Yard in West Yorkshire Spinners
Pattern-https://tinyurl.com/fdvzwnzy
Yarn- https://tinyurl.com/mt38b2nd
Another WIP
Renee’s Stay Up Til Dawn Sweater in Rauma Vams & Plum from Knit This! by Veronika Lindberg
Vams- https://tinyurl.com/2sj6xchc
Plum- https://tinyurl.com/mesaw7fv
Book - https://tinyurl.com/3d2b9xcn
Shop News
Thank you for your support at the Grand Opening!!!
We’re part of the I-91 Shop Hop in August- Get your passport with us: https://tinyurl.com/5c2565x4
Sock KAL is underway! You can still sign up: https://tinyurl.com/ya8s4cx7
Renee is knitting from the sock bag
Jill’s sock -Stop! No Jogging by Romi Hill in John Arbon Exmoor
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/3bzv68sk
Yarn- https://tinyurl.com/4e3p2jt3
Corinne will be knitting in Rambler
Sock Bags are still available!
Knitted Kalvala II is on pre-order https://tinyurl.com/5d5m9zhv
Rauma 6 Packs https://tinyurl.com/4vxt7bdn
Laine x Dee Notebook https://tinyurl.com/yhbtxadb
Chiaogoo Bamboo Crochet Hook
Thursday Murder Club Book Bundle https://tinyurl.com/2uys6n74
Community Contributor- Leslie
All about stranded colorwork!
Norwegian Sock in West Yorkshire spinners
Yarn- https://tinyurl.com/9u9tbctc
Selbu Socks by Patricia Anne Fortune in Gammelserie
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/mr4xkkr4
Traditional Fisherman’s Cap in Jamieson & Smith
Yarn- https://tinyurl.com/5d8259wn
Crofter’s Kep by Wilma Malcomson in Jamieson & Smith
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/2cfkvpth
Katie’s Kep by Wilma Malcomson
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/3849nv29
Blåtimen by Kari Hestnes in Rauma (Finullgarn, we think)
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/4e85u53j
Birkin by Caitlin Hunter in Rauma
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/suptft2z
Scent of Pine by DROPS design in Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/3ze5b3h6
Yarn- https://tinyurl.com/5n8ezcpe
Porty Pullover by Gudrun Johnston in John Arbon Devonia
Pattern (women’s)- https://tinyurl.com/4s38n349
Yarn- https://tinyurl.com/4awfmaya
Pheasant Pullover by Amy Christoffers
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/39umhbh4
Fall River Vest by M.J. Mucklestone in J&S Supreme & 2ply
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/3rafy9u7
Supreme- https://tinyurl.com/5hf7u4db
Strom Cardigan by Rachel Hunter (converted to pullover) in Tukuwool
Pattern- https://tinyurl.com/45bu2a8f
Yarn- https://tinyurl.com/4zzax8pm
We’d love to see any of your FO’s from our yarn or patterns! Use #thewoollythistle to have your FO included in a future shopcast!
Thank you for watching! If you go out, take your knitting!
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