Shopcast 248: Cables and Colorwork

By Caitlin Johnson

Watch here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuoWbwU5E6A

On this episode, Corinne and Maggie host a delightful chat about what they've been knitting lately, and we are joined by several guests including Kelsey who talks about the math behind knitting for different sized garments, Emma who shares about the joy of getting to knit, an interview with Mary Jeanne Packer of Battenkill Fibers who shares about hosting their upcoming trip to Barcelona, and Kim takes us out with a nice yoga session.

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00:00 Intro

0:42 A Winner & A Love Note

11:55 What Are You Knitting?

29:39 Emma’s Fair Isle Cowl

38:46 Colorwork KAL & Shop Hop 

43:25 Kelsey Talks Stitches & Time

1:00:11 Let’s Talk Lopi

1:10:28 New in the Shop

1:23:23 Yoga for Knitters


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If you were one of the TWO giveaway winners in this episode, please send us an email to info@thewoollythistle.com with “PRIZEWINNER” in the subject line.


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We welcome contributions from our community. Share your wool and knits through the Shopcast contributor form: https://tinyurl.com/4nnwdyjb


What We’re Wearing- 


Corinne:

Flowers of Fortrose Vest (still in development) in Jamieson & Smith 2-ply

Hat and Mitten kits- https://tinyurl.com/mr3n99ea

Intro to Colorwork Course- https://tinyurl.com/254anse7


Maggie: 

Love Note by Tin Can Knits in Rambler and Biche Buche Mohair https://tinyurl.com/hnbbbu55


WIPs & FOs:

Maggie-

Doodle Knits Directory- https://tinyurl.com/m6adex5v

Jamieson & Smith- https://tinyurl.com/y5t2uy37


Shop News

Rauma Book 425, Pattern 425-3 https://tinyurl.com/xww4ja46

Fivel- https://tinyurl.com/2sfjkbk4


Harris Tweed Project Bag https://thewoollythistle.com/products/harris-tweed-project-bag


Estel Socks by Virginia Sattler-Reimer in Rambler (Aster/Natural)

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/estel-2


Corinne

Estel Tam by Virginia Sattler-Reimer in Jamieson Spindrift

https://tinyurl.com/4k6yxyz9


Billie Cardigan by Sari Nordlund in Retrosaria Brusca  https://tinyurl.com/bdxe2pf7

https://tinyurl.com/4hky759d


Emma’s Segment

Find Emma at-

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yx4e7bbh

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barnaby_knits/

Ravelry: ebarnaby93


Long Road Cardigan by Meiju K-P from Contrasts

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/long-road-cardigan

Recommended yarns- Studio Donegal or Biches & Buches


Cowl design is in progress!

Colorwork KAL prizes available https://tinyurl.com/mrx9eyfm


Saturday, March 15th- Local Shop hop with TWT, Junction Fiber Mill & Craft Studies https://tinyurl.com/yc3bjhvy


Kelsey Talks Stitches & Time

 

More in the Shop

Lopi Trunk Show (Lopi 41)

Vorsól

Jörð

Æsa

Gos

Ris

Vorsól

Uppbót

Moska


Jill is wearing Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers


Lopi 40 Book Kits available for

Loforð https://tinyurl.com/2zuyus7c

Alexander https://tinyurl.com/re8wzuht

Books are coming.


Shawl KAL sign-ups open March 7th!  Cast-on March 28th.


Laine 24 Pre-Order https://tinyurl.com/33u4k3x7


Everyday Knits https://tinyurl.com/pfcb9wcc


Trails & Valleys by Lindsey Fowler https://tinyurl.com/26mnuhwr


Shetland Fine Lace Knitting by Carol Christianson https://tinyurl.com/bddzfmka

Hap Exploration https://tinyurl.com/awe4z7jb


Victorian Housecats to Knit

https://tinyurl.com/4m7tvukv


Knitting Around by Elizabeth Zimmerman

https://tinyurl.com/33w8886x


Rauma Booklets-

Rauma 417 (Vams) https://tinyurl.com/8yz6rpj2

Finullgarn Herre https://tinyurl.com/5dfur5x8

Mittens https://tinyurl.com/3kk7h5nu


Harris Tweed Bags 


Dolly Mixtures Wristlets & Tam

https://tinyurl.com/4ncr9due


Mary Jeanne Packer

Battenkill Textile Tours - Barcelona in November

https://tinyurl.com/4ryu63r6


Yoga for Knitters

Find Kim & Turning Ground Yoga at: 

Website- www.turninggroundyoga.com  

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/turningground/  

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/KayAichess/

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/TurningGroundYoga

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@turninggroundyoga


Disclaimer: It is up to the individual to assess whether they are ready for the yoga movements and exercises in this video. Please use common sense. You know your body better than anyone and we recommend checking with your doctor before starting & with any questions you may have before beginning any new yoga program.

By performing any yoga practices, you are performing them at your own risk and The Woolly Thistle will not be responsible for any injuries sustained while following the instructions given in any knitting yoga segments.


We’d love to see any of your FO’s from our yarn or patterns as well!  Use #thewoollythistle to have your FO included in a future shopcast!


Thank you for watching! If you go out, take your knitting!


Video editing: Intelligent Octopus www.intelligentoctopus.com

 

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