<![CDATA[make good: a knitting podcast]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:07:52 +0000Captivate.fmScratch Supply Co.https://artwork.captivate.fm/68be3280-2da2-4bde-8811-8d19610ac114/VcfhAcctMvyjHdmr2sgGloE5.jpgmake good: a knitting podcastScratch Supply Co.Scratch Supply Co.Techniques, skillbuilding, pattern discussion, interviews with makers we adore, our favorite tools... and the knitting advice column you've been waiting for!http://www.makegoodpod.comnoepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/make-good/Minisode - Photograph KnitsMinisode - Photograph KnitsThis is the first episode in a series of minisodes inspired by topic requests that come from our generous Patreon supporters! Ya'll are the best!

Juliet asked us to talk about photographing our finished knits. While we're definitely not professional photographers, we've put together some tips that will help you get great shots of your projects so you can proudly share your knits with the fiber community!

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]]>This is the first episode in a series of minisodes inspired by topic requests that come from our generous Patreon supporters! Ya'll are the best!

Juliet asked us to talk about photographing our finished knits. While we're definitely not professional photographers, we've put together some tips that will help you get great shots of your projects so you can proudly share your knits with the fiber community!

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]]>22042448-f6bb-4b0c-9bd0-3cfb049a58e4Tue, 23 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -050015:04nofull83Scratch Supply Co.Rhinebeck Sweaters 2.0Rhinebeck Sweaters 2.0We're in the depths of a brutal heatwave here in New Hampshire, so we're beating the heat by dreaming of autumn. You know what that means: Rhinebeck Sweaters! (If you're not familiar with Rhinebeck, that's the NY Sheep and Wool Festival.)

What's on our needles this week:


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]]>We're in the depths of a brutal heatwave here in New Hampshire, so we're beating the heat by dreaming of autumn. You know what that means: Rhinebeck Sweaters! (If you're not familiar with Rhinebeck, that's the NY Sheep and Wool Festival.)

What's on our needles this week:


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]]>170a375b-a61c-4b10-b811-e76968385404Tue, 16 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -050028:30nofull82Scratch Supply Co.Trust the ProcessTrust the ProcessToday we're talking about "trusting the process" - by request!

In our letter we talk about how to adapt knitting techniques for one-handed knitting.

One-handed knitting resources:


]]>Today we're talking about "trusting the process" - by request!

In our letter we talk about how to adapt knitting techniques for one-handed knitting.

One-handed knitting resources:


]]>aaeaabc0-190e-4921-8529-3cb099efc895Tue, 09 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -050028:45nofull81Scratch Supply Co.Question RoundupQuestion RoundupThis week we're answering questions from listeners:

  • Valerie: how to balance knitting gifts for others with knitting for yourself;
  • Sima: What to do when your swatch gauge and your FO gauge just don't line up;
  • Micah: How to organize supplies for lots of different types of crafts;
  • Jordan: What to do when you DON'T SWATCH and your row gauge is off; and
  • Michelle: What aspects of our lives have grown and changed as a result of our knitting

What’s on your Needles? 


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Running through July 31st (THIS SUNDAY!)

]]>This week we're answering questions from listeners:

  • Valerie: how to balance knitting gifts for others with knitting for yourself;
  • Sima: What to do when your swatch gauge and your FO gauge just don't line up;
  • Micah: How to organize supplies for lots of different types of crafts;
  • Jordan: What to do when you DON'T SWATCH and your row gauge is off; and
  • Michelle: What aspects of our lives have grown and changed as a result of our knitting

What’s on your Needles? 


#MAKEGOODCABLES KAL

Running through July 31st (THIS SUNDAY!)

]]>b164d545-1ab0-48bb-80af-f0da807eca4cTue, 26 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -050030:17nofull80Scratch Supply Co.79: Substitute GaugeSubstitute GaugeWe're talking about substituting yarn weights this week! Gauge, schmage. (You're going to need to swatch.)

Resources:

Tin Can Knits: Knitting a Garment at a Different Gauge

Jacqueline Cieslak: Yarn Substitutions at Different Weights

Jimmybeans Wool: Knitting Calculator (broad estimates)

Sister Mountain - How to Estimate Yardage in Knitting Patterns

What's on our needles this week:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable. We'll be finishing up July 31, but that doesn't mean you need to be done by then - there's still time to join!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

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]]>We're talking about substituting yarn weights this week! Gauge, schmage. (You're going to need to swatch.)

Resources:

Tin Can Knits: Knitting a Garment at a Different Gauge

Jacqueline Cieslak: Yarn Substitutions at Different Weights

Jimmybeans Wool: Knitting Calculator (broad estimates)

Sister Mountain - How to Estimate Yardage in Knitting Patterns

What's on our needles this week:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable. We'll be finishing up July 31, but that doesn't mean you need to be done by then - there's still time to join!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>93e3d194-2377-432e-bf7c-a82ee319e237Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -050029:52nofull79 <p>We&#39;re talking about substituting yarn weights this week! Gauge, schmage. (You&#39;re going to need to swatch.)</p> <h3>Resources:</h3> <p>Tin Can Knits: <a href="https://blog.tincanknits.com/2016/04/07/how-to-knit-a-garment-at-a-different-gauge/" rel="nofollow">Knitting a Garment at a Different Gauge</a></p> <p>Jacqueline Cieslak: <a href="https://www.jacquelinecieslak.com/blog/yarn-substitution-at-different-weights" rel="nofollow">Yarn Substitutions at Different Weights</a></p> <p>Jimmybeans Wool: <a href="https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/secure-html/onlineec/knittingCalculator.asp" rel="nofollow">Knitting Calculator (broad estimates)</a></p> <p>Sister Mountain - <a href="https://www.sistermountain.com/blog/estimate-yardage-knitting-patterns" rel="nofollow">How to Estimate Yardage in Knitting Patterns</a></p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oakmoss" rel="nofollow">Oakmoss</a> by Alicia Plummer</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-v-2" rel="nofollow">Easy V</a> by Caitlin Hunter</li> </ul> <h3>Summer Knitalong - CABLES!</h3> <p>Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable. We&#39;ll be finishing up July 31, but that doesn&#39;t mean you need to be done by then - there&#39;s still time to join!<br> <strong>#makegoodcables</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.78: Yarn TwistYarn TwistThis week we're revisiting something that came up during our episode about ply week before last and talking about directional twist in yarn.

What's on our needles this week:


Podcasts we like to listen to!

Jessica:


Karen:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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]]>This week we're revisiting something that came up during our episode about ply week before last and talking about directional twist in yarn.

What's on our needles this week:


Podcasts we like to listen to!

Jessica:


Karen:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>963807e2-b4b3-49a4-8f31-566f32fd5691Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -050026:24nofull78 <p>This week we&#39;re revisiting something that came up during our episode about ply week before last and talking about directional twist in yarn.</p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oakmoss" rel="nofollow">Oakmoss</a> by Alicia Plummer </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-v-2" rel="nofollow">Easy V</a> by Caitlin Hunter</li> </ul> <h3>Podcasts we like to listen to!</h3> <p>Jessica: </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://lovetosewpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">Love to Sew</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.soundslikeacult.com/about" rel="nofollow">Sounds Like a Cult</a></li> <li><a href="https://spookedpodcast.org" rel="nofollow">Spooked</a></li> </ul> <p>Karen:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.idontevenownatelevision.com" rel="nofollow">I Don’t Even Own a Television</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.beachtoosandy.com" rel="nofollow">Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet</a></li> <li><a href="https://kastmedia.com/podcasts/the-opportunist/" rel="nofollow">The Opportunist </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.foxtopus.ink/wildthing" rel="nofollow">Wild Thing</a></li> </ul> <h3>Summer Knitalong - CABLES!</h3> <p>Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We hope you&#39;ll join us!<br> <strong>#makegoodcables</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.77: Benefits of KnittingBenefits of KnittingThis week's episode is about the things (in addition to finished objects!) that we get from knitting.

What's on our needles this week:

  • What’s on your Needles? Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer
  • Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska

Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Please include your pronouns!

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]]>This week's episode is about the things (in addition to finished objects!) that we get from knitting.

What's on our needles this week:

  • What’s on your Needles? Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer
  • Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska

Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Please include your pronouns!

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>493f2af0-1f15-4a7a-b543-4c26a54a0c10Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -050028:51nofull77 <p>This week&#39;s episode is about the things (in addition to finished objects!) that we get from knitting.</p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li>What’s on your Needles? <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oakmoss" rel="nofollow">Oakmoss</a> by Alicia Plummer</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tied-knots" rel="nofollow">Tied Knots</a> by Justyna Lorkowska</li> </ul> <h3>Summer Knitalong - CABLES!</h3> <p>Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We hope you&#39;ll join us!<br> <strong>#makegoodcables</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong> Please include your pronouns!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.76: PlyPlyThis week's episode is all about ply - it's a deep dive on the construction of yarn!

Craft Yarn Council Standard Yarn Weight System

Tutorials:


What's on our needles this week:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>This week's episode is all about ply - it's a deep dive on the construction of yarn!

Craft Yarn Council Standard Yarn Weight System

Tutorials:


What's on our needles this week:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>9b2af8bc-0ad2-423a-9730-92221fcf46dcTue, 28 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -050029:54nofull76 <p>This week&#39;s episode is all about ply - it&#39;s a deep dive on the construction of yarn!</p> <p>Craft Yarn Council <a href="https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system" rel="nofollow">Standard Yarn Weight System</a></p> <h3>Tutorials:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTBCxAZAv4A" rel="nofollow">Avoid twisting your stitches</a> by Arne and Carlos</li> <li><a href="https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-join-in-the-round-without-twisting" rel="nofollow">How to join in the round without twisting</a> from Cocoknits</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3" rel="nofollow">Sunshine on My Shoulders</a> by Lissy Jane</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tied-knots" rel="nofollow">Tied Knots</a> by Justin Lorkowska</li> </ul> <h3>Summer Knitalong - CABLES!</h3> <p>Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you&#39;ll join us!<br> <strong>#makegoodcables</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.75: WIPsWIPsThis week we're talking about Works in Progress (sometimes known as WIPs). Sometimes a WIP will become a UFO (UnFinished Object).

What's on our needles this week:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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]]>This week we're talking about Works in Progress (sometimes known as WIPs). Sometimes a WIP will become a UFO (UnFinished Object).

What's on our needles this week:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>99f94a0a-fd1c-4d01-91c6-958f773f27feTue, 21 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -050037:18nofull75 <p>This week we&#39;re talking about Works in Progress (sometimes known as WIPs). Sometimes a WIP will become a UFO (UnFinished Object).</p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3" rel="nofollow">Sunshine on My Shoulders</a> by Lissy Jane</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tied-knots" rel="nofollow">Tied Knots</a> by Justyna Lorkowska</li> </ul> <h3>Summer Knitalong - CABLES!</h3> <p>Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you&#39;ll join us!<br> <strong>#makegoodcables</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.74: Buttons!Buttons!We feel a bit knitting-adjacent this week - we're talking about buttons, and answering a Dear Scratch letter about cozy mysteries!

** Alternatives to buttons:**


Knitting themed cozy mysteries:

  • Peggy Ehrhart: Knit & Nibble Mystery Series
  • Sally Goldenbaum - Seaside Knitters Mystery Series
  • Seaside Knitters Society
  • Maggie Sefton: A Knitting Mystery series
  • Allie Pleiter: A Riverbank Knitting Mystery

Other themes:

  • Alexander McCall Smith: No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency
  • Karen Menuhin: Heathcliff Lennox Series
  • Alexia Gordon: Gethsemane Brown Mysteries
  • M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin series

What's on our needles this week:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We cast on June 1, and there's definitely still time to join us - we hope you will!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>We feel a bit knitting-adjacent this week - we're talking about buttons, and answering a Dear Scratch letter about cozy mysteries!

** Alternatives to buttons:**


Knitting themed cozy mysteries:

  • Peggy Ehrhart: Knit & Nibble Mystery Series
  • Sally Goldenbaum - Seaside Knitters Mystery Series
  • Seaside Knitters Society
  • Maggie Sefton: A Knitting Mystery series
  • Allie Pleiter: A Riverbank Knitting Mystery

Other themes:

  • Alexander McCall Smith: No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency
  • Karen Menuhin: Heathcliff Lennox Series
  • Alexia Gordon: Gethsemane Brown Mysteries
  • M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin series

What's on our needles this week:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We cast on June 1, and there's definitely still time to join us - we hope you will!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>d864e48d-ac7e-4754-b4d9-4c06f4d753ccTue, 14 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -050033:21nofull74 <p>We feel a bit knitting-adjacent this week - we&#39;re talking about buttons, and answering a Dear Scratch letter about cozy mysteries!</p> <p>** Alternatives to buttons:**</p> <ul> <li>Shawl pins - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=shawl%20pins" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/search?q=shawl%20pins</a></li> <li>Screw in closures - <a href="https://juldesigns.com/screw-in-closures/" rel="nofollow">https://juldesigns.com/screw-in-closures/</a></li> <li>Holeless Buttons - <a href="https://www.purlandhank.com/shop-online/hole-less-buttons" rel="nofollow">https://www.purlandhank.com/shop-online/hole-less-buttons</a></li> <li>Sweater clips - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=sweater+clips" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/search?q=sweater+clips</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Knitting themed cozy mysteries:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Peggy Ehrhart: Knit &amp; Nibble Mystery Series</li> <li>Sally Goldenbaum - Seaside Knitters Mystery Series</li> <li>Seaside Knitters Society</li> <li>Maggie Sefton: A Knitting Mystery series</li> <li>Allie Pleiter: A Riverbank Knitting Mystery</li> </ul> <p><strong>Other themes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Alexander McCall Smith: No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency</li> <li>Karen Menuhin: Heathcliff Lennox Series</li> <li>Alexia Gordon: Gethsemane Brown Mysteries</li> <li>M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin series</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3" rel="nofollow">Sunshine On My Shoulders</a> by Lissy Jane</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/only-ocean" rel="nofollow">Only Ocean</a> by Sylvia McFadden</li> </ul> <h3>Summer Knitalong - CABLES!</h3> <p>Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! We cast on June 1, and there&#39;s definitely still time to join us - we hope you will!<br> <strong>#makegoodcables</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.73: Mosaic KnittingMosaic KnittingWe'll be live on YouTube on June 6 at 6pm EST! Click here or go to makegoodpod.com/youtube.

This week's episode is all about mosaic knitting! In our Dear Scratch letter, we talk about what to do if your gauge is way off only on one particular type of project.

Tiny Tutorial on Mosaic Knitting from SweetGeorgia Yarns

Barbara Walker's Mosaic Knitting (1976)

A few patterns we love that feature mosaic knitting:


What's on our needles this week:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Merch!

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>We'll be live on YouTube on June 6 at 6pm EST! Click here or go to makegoodpod.com/youtube.

This week's episode is all about mosaic knitting! In our Dear Scratch letter, we talk about what to do if your gauge is way off only on one particular type of project.

Tiny Tutorial on Mosaic Knitting from SweetGeorgia Yarns

Barbara Walker's Mosaic Knitting (1976)

A few patterns we love that feature mosaic knitting:


What's on our needles this week:


Summer Knitalong - CABLES!

Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you'll join us!
#makegoodcables (no year, please!)

Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Merch!

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>76573c99-9f97-47e2-a819-b396a732326dTue, 31 May 2022 07:00:00 -050028:02nofull73 <p>We&#39;ll be live on YouTube on June 6 at 6pm EST! Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_F7M_yXGdUvMyoEEAQ_eg" rel="nofollow">here</a> or go to makegoodpod.com/youtube.</p> <p>This week&#39;s episode is all about mosaic knitting! In our Dear Scratch letter, we talk about what to do if your gauge is way off only on one particular type of project.</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/vsPkwlcMRhQ" rel="nofollow">Tiny Tutorial on Mosaic Knitting</a> from SweetGeorgia Yarns</p> <p>Barbara Walker&#39;s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mosaic-Knitting-Barbara-G-Walker/dp/094201815X" rel="nofollow">Mosaic Knitting</a> (1976)</p> <h3>A few patterns we love that feature mosaic knitting:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pressed-flowers-3" rel="nofollow">Pressed Flowers</a> by Amy Christoffers</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crystal-star-wrap" rel="nofollow">Crystal Star Wrap</a> by Jen Peck</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dissent-cowl-knit" rel="nofollow">Dissent Cowl</a> by Carissa Browning</li> <li>Shift Collection from Andrea Mowry <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-shift" rel="nofollow">The Shift</a> (cowl)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nightshift" rel="nofollow">Nightshift</a> (shawl)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shifty-2" rel="nofollow">Shifty</a> (sweater)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shiftalong" rel="nofollow">Shiftalong</a> (hat)</li> </ul></li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3" rel="nofollow">Sunshine On My Shoulders</a> by Lissy Jane</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/only-ocean" rel="nofollow">Only Ocean</a> by Sylvia McFadden</li> </ul> <h3>Summer Knitalong - CABLES!</h3> <p>Anything you want... but make it with at least one cable! Casting on June 1. We hope you&#39;ll join us!<br> <strong>#makegoodcables</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/hoodies-tops" rel="nofollow">Merch!</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.72: Oh Baby!Oh Baby!This week we're talking about knitting for babies - what to make and (most controversial topic of all) what color to use!

Some baby knit patterns you might want to knit:

Hats


Socks / Baby Booties


** Sweaters**


Rompers


*Longies and Diaper Covers *


Blankets


Stuffed Animals


What's on our needles this week:


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Some baby knit patterns you might want to knit:

Hats


Socks / Baby Booties


** Sweaters**


Rompers


*Longies and Diaper Covers *


Blankets


Stuffed Animals


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]]>b28f6ca8-c9f9-4a77-b8cc-f4fbb7777e71Tue, 24 May 2022 07:00:00 -050031:36nofull72 <p>This week we&#39;re talking about knitting for babies - what to make and (most controversial topic of all) what color to use!</p> <h3>Some baby knit patterns you might want to knit:</h3> <p><strong>Hats</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bearly-bonnet" rel="nofollow">Bearly Bonnet</a> by Pure Stitches (free download) </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beloved-8" rel="nofollow">Beloved</a> by TinCanKnits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/november-balaclava-mini" rel="nofollow">November Balaclava Mini</a> by PetitKnit</li> </ul> <p><strong>Socks / Baby Booties</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thickmas-socks" rel="nofollow">Thickmas Socks</a> by Summer Lee</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-squirrel-2" rel="nofollow">Little Squirrel</a> by TinCanKnits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garter-stay-on-booties" rel="nofollow">Garter Stay-On Booties</a> by Lisa Chemery</li> </ul> <p>** Sweaters**</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-novus" rel="nofollow">Baby Novus</a> by Laura Nelkin</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gramps" rel="nofollow">Gramps</a> by TinCanKnits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/in-threes-a-baby-cardigan" rel="nofollow">In Threes</a>: A Baby Cardigan</li> </ul> <p><strong>Rompers</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/small-things-romper--sweater" rel="nofollow">Small Things Romper</a> by Carina Spencer</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goldkind-romper" rel="nofollow">Goldkind Romper</a> by Karin Lundin</li> </ul> <p>*<em>Longies and Diaper Covers *</em></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lamby-leggings" rel="nofollow">Lamby Leggings</a> by Sarah Lehto</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/darling-7" rel="nofollow">Darling</a> by Courtney Kelly</li> </ul> <p><strong>Blankets</strong> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pop-blanket" rel="nofollow">POP Blanket</a> by TinCanKnits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-baby-blanket-19" rel="nofollow">Chevron Baby Blanket</a> by Espace Tricot</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/colorful-wedges-baby-blanket" rel="nofollow">Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket</a> by Purl Soho</li> </ul> <p><strong>Stuffed Animals</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://mochimochiland.com/" rel="nofollow">Mochi Mochi Land</a> has some bigger designs</li> <li><a href="https://ravel.me/ex788u" rel="nofollow">Susan B Anderson</a> lots of sweet animals</li> <li><a href="https://ravel.me/wxwr3m" rel="nofollow">Julie Williams</a> - Little Cotton Rabbits </li> <li><a href="https://ravel.me/1kfa6o" rel="nofollow">Rebecca Danger</a> - The Big Book of Knitted Monsters</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3" rel="nofollow">Sunshine On My Shoulders</a> by Lissy Jane</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saraswati-top" rel="nofollow">Saraswati Top</a> by Julee Mackessy</li> </ul> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.71: Textured KnitsTextured KnitsWe're talking about textured knitting this week!

Some of our favorite designers for textured knits:


What's on our needles this week:


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]]>We're talking about textured knitting this week!

Some of our favorite designers for textured knits:


What's on our needles this week:


Get ready for our summer KAL!

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]]>8de0bd45-1f54-431a-8bd1-019718a1178dTue, 17 May 2022 07:00:00 -050035:35nofull71 <p>We&#39;re talking about textured knitting this week!</p> <h3>Some of our favorite designers for textured knits:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://norahgaughan.net/" rel="nofollow">Norah Gaughan</a> - cables, twisted stitches, exploration of pleats</li> <li><a href="https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/" rel="nofollow">Brandi Cheyenne Harper</a> - garter, ribbing, bulky texture</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenelin1125/" rel="nofollow">Irene Lin</a> - textured fabric, cables, bobbles, lace</li> <li><a href="https://blueskyfibers.com" rel="nofollow">Blue Sky Fibers </a></li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3" rel="nofollow">Sunshine On My Shoulders</a> by Lissy Jane</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rift-7" rel="nofollow">Rift</a> by Jacqueline Cieslak</li> </ul> <h3>Get ready for our summer KAL!</h3> <p>This round&#39;s theme is CABLES! We&#39;ll be kicking things off June 1.</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.70: Stitch MarkersStitch MarkersWe're talking about all the different ways you can use stitch markers. This week's letter is about how to preserve swatches from projects you've given as gifts.

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What's on our needles this week:


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]]>02a7a4ce-6518-4922-b82b-72879eaa70bcTue, 10 May 2022 07:15:00 -050036:53nofull70 <p>We&#39;re talking about all the different ways you can use stitch markers. This week&#39;s letter is about how to preserve swatches from projects you&#39;ve given as gifts.</p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rift-7" rel="nofollow">Rift</a> by Jacqueline Cieslak</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3" rel="nofollow">Sunshine on my Shoulders</a> by Lissy Jane</li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.69: Scotland!Scotland!Our magical leaders - Rowan Tree Travel

Edinburgh yarn shops:


Some of the makers and artisans we got ot meet on our trip:


The Canisp Sweater: https://flutterbyknits.com/pattern/canisp-sweater/

Some other places we loved:


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]]>Our magical leaders - Rowan Tree Travel

Edinburgh yarn shops:


Some of the makers and artisans we got ot meet on our trip:


The Canisp Sweater: https://flutterbyknits.com/pattern/canisp-sweater/

Some other places we loved:


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]]>01b12ffc-1b07-4d7a-8102-d64ec967f3a3Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 -050033:50nofull69 <p>Our magical leaders - <a href="https://www.rowantreetravel.net" rel="nofollow">Rowan Tree Travel</a> </p> <h3>Edinburgh yarn shops:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://gingertwiststudio.com" rel="nofollow">Ginger Twist</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.kathysknits.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Kathy’s Knits </a></li> </ul> <h3>Some of the makers and artisans we got ot meet on our trip:</h3> <ul> <li>Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell of <a href="https://digilpin.com" rel="nofollow">Di Gilpin Knitwear</a> </li> <li>Charlotte Flower - <a href="http://www.charlotteflowerchocolates.com" rel="nofollow">Charlotte Flower Chocolates</a> </li> <li>Julie Rutter of <a href="https://blackisleyarns.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Black Isle Yarns </a></li> <li>Emily Williams of <a href="https://flutterbyknits.com" rel="nofollow">Flutterbyknits </a></li> <li>Yasmin &amp; Travor of <a href="https://island-at-the-edge.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Island at the Edge Croft</a></li> <li>Tania Jones of <a href="https://tjfrog.co.uk" rel="nofollow">TJ Frog</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>The Canisp Sweater: <a href="https://flutterbyknits.com/pattern/canisp-sweater/" rel="nofollow">https://flutterbyknits.com/pattern/canisp-sweater/</a></strong></p> <h3>Some other places we loved:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.crannog.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Scottish Crannog Centre</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum/" rel="nofollow">The Highland Folk Museum</a></li> </ul> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.68: Misfit yarnMisfit yarnWhat's on our needles this week:

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]]>de35152b-7b69-488c-87fc-dccdeeff3ebcTue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -050026:31nofull68 <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3" rel="nofollow">Sunshine on my Shoulders</a> designed by Lissy Jayne</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saraswati-top" rel="nofollow">Saraswati Top</a> designed by Julee McKessey</li> </ul> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p>See you in two weeks!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.67: I-CordsI-CordsWe mentioned I-Cords in last week's episode! This week we're talking about what they are and how you might be use them in your projects.

*Tools to create Knit an I-Cord: *


I-Cord Uses:

  • Drawstrings (sweaters, shorts, baby booties, more!)
  • Decorative feature on hats (baby hats especially)
  • Ties to keep a hat on your head - attach them to earflaps - TinCanKnits has a blog post featuring their Beloved Bonnet
  • Appliqué
  • Shoe laces
  • Cord to hold your glasses!
  • Garland
  • Interweave link to projects: macrame plant hanger, braided bracelets, jump ropes, and braided coasters, trivets, and rugs!

Cast-on:
I-Cord Cast-On Video Tutorial from Brooklyn Tweed - includes video, and written instructions for both knitting flat and in the round)

Bind-off: - Clean, aesthetically pleasing finished edges to your project
I-Cord Bind-Off tutorial from Andrea Rangel

What's on our needles this week:


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]]>We mentioned I-Cords in last week's episode! This week we're talking about what they are and how you might be use them in your projects.

*Tools to create Knit an I-Cord: *


I-Cord Uses:

  • Drawstrings (sweaters, shorts, baby booties, more!)
  • Decorative feature on hats (baby hats especially)
  • Ties to keep a hat on your head - attach them to earflaps - TinCanKnits has a blog post featuring their Beloved Bonnet
  • Appliqué
  • Shoe laces
  • Cord to hold your glasses!
  • Garland
  • Interweave link to projects: macrame plant hanger, braided bracelets, jump ropes, and braided coasters, trivets, and rugs!

Cast-on:
I-Cord Cast-On Video Tutorial from Brooklyn Tweed - includes video, and written instructions for both knitting flat and in the round)

Bind-off: - Clean, aesthetically pleasing finished edges to your project
I-Cord Bind-Off tutorial from Andrea Rangel

What's on our needles this week:


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]]>0a7966c0-c228-4602-af25-3b2811297df2Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -050032:16nofull67 <p>We mentioned I-Cords in last week&#39;s episode! This week we&#39;re talking about what they are and how you might be use them in your projects.</p> <p>*<em>Tools to create Knit an I-Cord: *</em></p> <ul> <li>Lucet - a forked hand tool used in cord making: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet</a></li> <li>I-Cord Knitting machine - Emma Fahrlander demonstration video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-GET864Lbo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-GET864Lbo</a></li> <li>French Knitter - also called a knitting Nancy or a spool knitter: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2deLwV1zXmA" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2deLwV1zXmA</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>I-Cord Uses:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Drawstrings (sweaters, shorts, baby booties, more!)</li> <li>Decorative feature on hats (baby hats especially)</li> <li>Ties to keep a hat on your head - attach them to earflaps - TinCanKnits has a <a href="https://blog.tincanknits.com/2019/01/26/how-to-knit-an-i-cord/" rel="nofollow">blog post</a> featuring their Beloved Bonnet</li> <li>Appliqué</li> <li>Shoe laces</li> <li>Cord to hold your glasses!</li> <li>Garland </li> <li>Interweave <a href="https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/4-quick-knit-i-cord-holiday-gift-projects/" rel="nofollow">link to projects</a>: macrame plant hanger, braided bracelets, jump ropes, and braided coasters, trivets, and rugs!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cast-on:</strong> <br> <a href="https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/how-to-knit-i-cord-cast-on-video-tutorial" rel="nofollow">I-Cord Cast-On Video Tutorial</a> from Brooklyn Tweed - includes video, and written instructions for both knitting flat and in the round)</p> <p><strong>Bind-off:</strong> - Clean, aesthetically pleasing finished edges to your project<br> <a href="https://www.andrearangel.com/tutorial-blog/2017/5/25/i-cord-bind-off" rel="nofollow">I-Cord Bind-Off tutorial</a> from Andrea Rangel</p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saraswati-top" rel="nofollow">Saraswati Top</a> by Juley Mackessey</li> </ul> <h3>The Make Good Stashdown is almost over!</h3> <p>We&#39;ll be going live at 4:15 EST on Saturday, April 2 to celebrate the conclusion of the stashdown!</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.66: Plant FibersPlant FibersDesigners' posts about waist shaping (not an exhaustive list, just a few that we like!):


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]]>f9967508-b193-4801-92ad-b6a928c8a5a8Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -050034:35nofull66 <p>Designers&#39; posts about waist shaping (not an exhaustive list, just a few that we like!):</p> <ul> <li>Andrea Rangel - <a href="https://www.andrearangel.com/andrearangelblog/dissent-mods-adding-waist-shaping" rel="nofollow">Dissent Mods Adding Waist Shaping</a></li> <li>Amy Herzog - <a href="https://amyherzogdesigns.com/2014/02/08/waist-shaping-yes-you-need-some/" rel="nofollow">Waist Shaping Yes You Need Some</a></li> </ul> <h3>The Make Good Stashdown is still going!</h3> <p>It will continue until March 31, so there&#39;s still a little time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag <strong>#makegoodstashdown</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.65: Your QuestionsYour QuestionsIf we keep answering five question an episode, we might get caught up one of these days!

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]]>1ef3b76a-d524-4ee1-9d97-20a18c3ab77fTue, 15 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -050031:46nofull65 <p>If we keep answering five question an episode, we might get caught up one of these days!</p> <h3>The Make Good Stashdown is still going!</h3> <p>It will continue until March 31, so there&#39;s still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag <strong>#makegoodstashdown</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.64: Quick FixesQuick FixesSure, there are advanced techniques for eliminating those little knitting annoyances... but sometimes you just want a quick fix that will make the problem a little less obvious.

Resources

Five Ways to Neatly Bind Off the Last Stitch

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Resources

Five Ways to Neatly Bind Off the Last Stitch

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]]>866311a8-55cd-40d9-a3ed-47688f032bccTue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -050032:33nofull64 <p>Sure, there are advanced techniques for eliminating those little knitting annoyances... but sometimes you just want a quick fix that will make the problem a little less obvious.</p> <h3>Resources</h3> <p><a href="https://www.10rowsaday.com/neat-bindoff" rel="nofollow">Five Ways to Neatly Bind Off the Last Stitch</a> </p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=soorik" rel="nofollow">Soorik</a> designed by Gudrun Johnston</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gresham-wrap" rel="nofollow">Gresham Wrap</a> designed by Michael Vloedman</li> </ul> <h3>The Make Good Stashdown is still going!</h3> <p>It will continue until March 31, so there&#39;s still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag <strong>#makegoodstashdown</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.63: Sweater VocabSweater VocabFrom neck to hem, cuff to cuff, we're pulling apart the sweater and learning how to refer to all the little pieces they're made of.

Pattern links for examples of design elements

NECKS:


SLEEVES:


HEMS:


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]]>From neck to hem, cuff to cuff, we're pulling apart the sweater and learning how to refer to all the little pieces they're made of.

Pattern links for examples of design elements

NECKS:


SLEEVES:


HEMS:


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]]>2f437259-fff6-46d5-b2ab-9fdb5f4ea960Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -050035:18nofull63 <p>From neck to hem, cuff to cuff, we&#39;re pulling apart the sweater and learning how to refer to all the little pieces they&#39;re made of.</p> <h3>Pattern links for examples of design elements</h3> <p><strong>NECKS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Crew Neck - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-note" rel="nofollow">Love Note</a> by TinCanKnits </li> <li>V-Neck - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cumulus-blouse" rel="nofollow">Cumulus Blouse</a> by PetiteKnit </li> <li>Scoop Neck - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/worsted-boxy" rel="nofollow">Worsted Boxy</a> by Joji Locatelli </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/metropolis-3" rel="nofollow">Metropolis</a> by Tanis Lavallee </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/turtle-dove-ii" rel="nofollow">Turtle Dove II</a> by Espace Tricot </li> <li>Boat Neck - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-weekender-5" rel="nofollow">The Weekender</a> by Andrea Mowry </li> <li>Ballet Neck - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dissent-3" rel="nofollow">Dissent</a> by Andrea Rangel </li> <li>Cowl Neck - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-crossed-2" rel="nofollow">Star Crossed</a> by Jacqueline Cieslak </li> </ul> <p><strong>SLEEVES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Circular - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3" rel="nofollow">Ranunculus</a> by Midair Hirose </li> <li>Raglan - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax" rel="nofollow">Flax</a> by TinCanKnits </li> <li>Saddle Shoulder - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono" rel="nofollow">Penguono</a> by Stephen West </li> <li>Dolman - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/letho" rel="nofollow">Letho</a> by Natasja Hornby </li> <li>Drop Shoulder - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-weekender-5" rel="nofollow">The Weekender</a> by Andrea Mowry</li> <li>Set-in Sleeves - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-oban-cardigan" rel="nofollow">The Oban Cardigan</a> by Thea Colman </li> </ul> <p><strong>HEMS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Split Hem - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/junegrass-pullover" rel="nofollow">Junegrass Pullover</a> by Carrie Bostick Hoge</li> </ul> <h3>The Make Good Stashdown is still going!</h3> <p>It will continue until March 31, so there&#39;s still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag <strong>#makegoodstashdown</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.62: Test KnittingTest KnittingThis week's episode is about the test knitting process - what to expect, how to do it, and when you should probably give a testing call a pass. (Hint: It's if you don't want to to knit the thing.)

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]]>This week's episode is about the test knitting process - what to expect, how to do it, and when you should probably give a testing call a pass. (Hint: It's if you don't want to to knit the thing.)

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]]>8fdec36c-a12f-4c7f-ba58-ef1b5cfc7ac1Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -050031:58nofull62 <p>This week&#39;s episode is about the test knitting process - what to expect, how to do it, and when you should probably give a testing call a pass. (Hint: It&#39;s if you don&#39;t want to to knit the thing.)</p> <p>*<em>Resources: *</em></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.yarnpond.com" rel="nofollow">yarnpond.com </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fattestknits/" rel="nofollow">@fattestknits</a></li> <li>School of Sweet Georgia <a href="https://www.schoolofsweetgeorgia.com/courses/modern-colourwork-knitting/" rel="nofollow">Modern Colourwork Knitting</a></li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soorik" rel="nofollow">Soorik</a> designed by Gudrun Johnson</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gresham-wrap" rel="nofollow">Gresham Wrap</a> designed by Michael Vloedman</li> </ul> <p>** The Make Good Stashdown is going strong!**<br> It&#39;s the last week of February - one month to go! <br> Join the fun by posting photos with the tag <strong>#makegoodstashdown</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.61: SteekingSteekingThis week we're tackling the less-scary-than-it-seems issue of steeking your projects. Cardigans, armholes, necklines - your scissors are your friend, we promise.

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*Anatomy of a Steek: *


Securing a Steek


Finishing a Steek


Kate Davies' helpful blog post with great photos of different steek finishes: What is a Steek
An example of how to add a steek panel to a pullover pattern: Dissent Cardigan Hack

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]]>This week we're tackling the less-scary-than-it-seems issue of steeking your projects. Cardigans, armholes, necklines - your scissors are your friend, we promise.

View the transcript here

*Anatomy of a Steek: *


Securing a Steek


Finishing a Steek


Kate Davies' helpful blog post with great photos of different steek finishes: What is a Steek
An example of how to add a steek panel to a pullover pattern: Dissent Cardigan Hack

What's on our needles this week:


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]]>6df065a7-e7fe-4848-9c93-a3b313bf6760Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -050043:09nofull61 <p>This week we&#39;re tackling the less-scary-than-it-seems issue of steeking your projects. Cardigans, armholes, necklines - your scissors are your friend, we promise.</p> <p><a href="https://www.makegoodpod.com/blog/episode-61-steeking/" rel="nofollow">View the transcript here</a></p> <p>*<em>Anatomy of a Steek: *</em></p> <ul> <li>Brooklyn Tweed diagrams: <a href="https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/steeking" rel="nofollow">Steeking</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Securing a Steek</strong></p> <ul> <li>Crochet technique: <a href="https://blog.tincanknits.com/2014/09/18/steek/" rel="nofollow">Tin Can Knits Tutorial</a></li> <li>Hand Sewing technique: <a href="https://www.aleks-byrd.com/blog/2019/4/12/steeking-methods-part-1-making-openings-for-merele-necks-amp-pockets" rel="nofollow">Aleks Byrd Tutorial</a></li> <li>Back Stitching Diagram (hand stitching): <a href="https://sublimestitching.com/pages/how-to-back-stitch" rel="nofollow">Embroidery How To</a></li> <li>Machine Sewing technique: <a href="https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/3-methods-to-demystify-steeks/" rel="nofollow">Interweave Tutorial</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Finishing a Steek</strong></p> <ul> <li>Hidden under a ribbon: <a href="https://icelandicknitter.com/sewing-a-ribbon/" rel="nofollow">Helene Magnussun Tutorial</a></li> <li>Steek Sandwich: <a href="https://kddandco.com/2012/04/30/steeks-3-the-sandwich/" rel="nofollow">Kate Davies Tutorial</a></li> <li>Knotted Steek: <a href="https://tomofholland.com/2014/04/20/knit-and-knot-knotted-steek-tutorial/" rel="nofollow">Tom of Holland Tutorial</a></li> </ul> <p>Kate Davies&#39; helpful blog post with great photos of different steek finishes: <a href="https://kddandco.com/2014/08/15/what-is-a-steek/" rel="nofollow">What is a Steek </a><br> An example of how to add a steek panel to a pullover pattern: <a href="https://www.andrearangel.com/andrearangelblog/dissent-cardigan-hack" rel="nofollow">Dissent Cardigan Hack</a></p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soorik" rel="nofollow">Soorik</a> designed by Gudrun Johnson</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amberwing-socks" rel="nofollow">Amberwing Socks</a> designed by Summer Lee</li> </ul> <h3>The Make Good Stashdown is still going!</h3> <p>It will continue until March 31, so there&#39;s still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag <strong>#makegoodstashdown</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.60: Garter StitchGarter StitchGarter stitch is one of our favorite fabrics: elastic, stretchy, and squishy!

NOTE: Karen said some nonsense about how to do a steeking panel during the question portion. Her nonsense was not correct. Listen to next week's episode instead of what she said here and you'll be much happier!

First historical mention of garter stitch from The Lady’s Assistant for Executing Fancy and Useful Designs in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work here

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]]>Garter stitch is one of our favorite fabrics: elastic, stretchy, and squishy!

NOTE: Karen said some nonsense about how to do a steeking panel during the question portion. Her nonsense was not correct. Listen to next week's episode instead of what she said here and you'll be much happier!

First historical mention of garter stitch from The Lady’s Assistant for Executing Fancy and Useful Designs in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work here

Book Recommendation


Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:


What's on our needles this week:


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]]>1af563fc-3116-475a-a08f-437bdf319e07Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -050029:51nofull60 <p>Garter stitch is one of our favorite fabrics: elastic, stretchy, and squishy!</p> <p>NOTE: Karen said some nonsense about how to do a steeking panel during the question portion. Her nonsense was not correct. Listen to next week&#39;s episode instead of what she said here and you&#39;ll be much happier!</p> <p>First historical mention of garter stitch from <em>The Lady’s Assistant for Executing Fancy and Useful Designs in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work</em> <a href="https://archive.org/details/krl00394037/page/n19/mode/2up?view=theater" rel="nofollow">here</a></p> <h3>Book Recommendation</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/knitting-for-radical-self-care" rel="nofollow">Knitting for Radical Self-Care</a> by Brandi Cheyenne Harper</li> </ul> <h3>Patterns mentioned in this week&#39;s episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melting-marl-shawl" rel="nofollow">Melting Marl Shawl</a> by Stephen West</li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harvest-10" rel="nofollow">Harvest</a> by TinCanKnits</li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-break-in-tide-shawl" rel="nofollow">A Break in Tide Shawl</a> by Tif Neilan</li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/afield" rel="nofollow">Afield</a> by Fiona Alice</li> <li> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-surprise-jacket" rel="nofollow">Baby Surprise Jacket</a> by Elizabeth Zimmerman</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soorik" rel="nofollow">Soorik</a> designed by Gudrun Johnson</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amberwing-socks" rel="nofollow">Amberwing Socks</a> designed by Summer Lee</li> </ul> <h3>The Make Good Stashdown is still going!</h3> <p>It will continue until March 31, so there&#39;s still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag <strong>#makegoodstashdown</strong> (no year, please!)</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.59: Hand CareHand CareStretches we mentioned in this week's episode
  1. Front of wrist stretch: turn palm up and use the other hand to pull fingertips down and back (toward the floor/elbow)
  2. Palm stretch: backs of hands facing each other, hook your thumbs and pull (gently!)
  3. Palm stretch 2: stretch your pinkies back with your other hand
  4. Knuckle decompression: pull gently on each finger with other hand
  5. Myofascial release of the forearm - squeeze one forearm with the other tight enough that you can move the skin back and forth about an inch. Push down toward wrist and hold for 60-90 seconds. Move to another spot on your forearm and do it again. You don’t need to do every inch of your forearm!

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]]>Stretches we mentioned in this week's episode
  1. Front of wrist stretch: turn palm up and use the other hand to pull fingertips down and back (toward the floor/elbow)
  2. Palm stretch: backs of hands facing each other, hook your thumbs and pull (gently!)
  3. Palm stretch 2: stretch your pinkies back with your other hand
  4. Knuckle decompression: pull gently on each finger with other hand
  5. Myofascial release of the forearm - squeeze one forearm with the other tight enough that you can move the skin back and forth about an inch. Push down toward wrist and hold for 60-90 seconds. Move to another spot on your forearm and do it again. You don’t need to do every inch of your forearm!

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]]>72dd44e1-0bf9-4e30-9e2b-5775ade03a1eTue, 01 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -050033:28nofull59 <h3>Stretches we mentioned in this week&#39;s episode</h3> <ol> <li>Front of wrist stretch: turn palm up and use the other hand to pull fingertips down and back (toward the floor/elbow)</li> <li>Palm stretch: backs of hands facing each other, hook your thumbs and pull (gently!)</li> <li>Palm stretch 2: stretch your pinkies back with your other hand</li> <li>Knuckle decompression: pull gently on each finger with other hand</li> <li>Myofascial release of the forearm - squeeze one forearm with the other tight enough that you can move the skin back and forth about an inch. Push down toward wrist and hold for 60-90 seconds. Move to another spot on your forearm and do it again. You don’t need to do every inch of your forearm!</li> </ol> <h3>Tools and supportive aid we mentioned this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://biotone.com/products/muscle-joint-relief-therapeutic-massage-creme-2-oz" rel="nofollow">BioTone Muscle and Join Relief Therapeutic Massage Creme</a> </li> <li>Compression gloves (whatever you want, just a few that I like): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Isotoner-Therapeutic-Finger-Compression-Medium/dp/B097JCW3JG/ref=cs_sr_dp?crid=95U2FHWKRGFY&keywords=compression+gloves&qid=1642894252&sprefix=compression+gloves,aps,112&sr=8-1&th=1" rel="nofollow">Isotoner</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Arthritis-Gloves-Compression-Osteoarthritis/dp/B00VTR6MDM/ref=sr_1_24?" rel="nofollow">Vive Arthritis and Compression Gloves</a></li> <li>Dritz makes crafting-specific ones! Available at Joann Fabrics, Michaels, and online</li> <li><a href="https://lymphedivas.com/shop-all/arm-sleeves/?gclid=Cj0KCQiArt6PBhCoARIsAMF5wajF6knx6yXjyTskFYelQ8GYuADuZP8cVgAaU1eRsS_y2M2dOkU_rtgaAt0nEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow">LympheDIVAS</a> - compression sleeves and more!</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Comfortably-Handknitting-Carson-Demers/dp/0692824901/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29YL1OUWX88HL&keywords=knitting+comfortably+the+ergonomics+of+handknitting&qid=1643677801&sprefix=knitting+comfo%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Knitting Comfortably: the ergonomics of hand knitting</a> by Carson Demers</li> <li>Fruity Knitting podcast interview with him begins at about 40 minutes into <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuo-99SKxxY" rel="nofollow">this video</a></li> </ul></li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/radish-hat" rel="nofollow"> Radish Hat </a>by Holly Priestley</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amberwing-socks" rel="nofollow">Amberwing Socks</a> by Amber Lee</li> </ul> <h3>Patterns mentioned in this week&#39;s episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/havrelatte" rel="nofollow">Havrelatte</a> by Maja Karlsson</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/getting-warmer" rel="nofollow">Getting Warmer</a> by Espace Tricot</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ursa-3" rel="nofollow">Ursa</a> by Jacqueline Cieslak</li> </ul> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.58: FroggingFroggingIt's called "frogging" because you rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out. Then there's tinking, which is just knitting in reverse! (Technically that would be gnittink, I suppose, but let's just go with it.)

I did a kind of iffy job of explaining using dental floss as a lifeline. Interweave explains it better here.

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]]>It's called "frogging" because you rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out. Then there's tinking, which is just knitting in reverse! (Technically that would be gnittink, I suppose, but let's just go with it.)

I did a kind of iffy job of explaining using dental floss as a lifeline. Interweave explains it better here.

What's on our needles this week:


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]]>02bbe541-dea1-4b03-a25f-2ef38b4f1558Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -050030:36nofull58 <p>It&#39;s called &quot;frogging&quot; because you <em>rip-it, rip-it, rip-it</em> out. Then there&#39;s tinking, which is just knitting in reverse! (Technically that would be gnittink, I suppose, but let&#39;s just go with it.)</p> <p>I did a kind of iffy job of explaining using dental floss as a lifeline. Interweave explains it better <a href="https://www.interweave.com/video/yarn-hacks/lace-knitting-dental-floss-lifeline/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li> Until recently: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lotta-12" rel="nofollow">Lotta</a> by Marie Greene</li> <li>Soorik by Gudrun Johnson (from <a href="https://pompommag.com/collections/books/products/the-shetland-trader-book-three-heritage" rel="nofollow">The Shetland Trader, Book Three: Heritage</a>)</li> <li>Great Gingham Pullover (no link yet, it&#39;s still in testing) by Jessie Mae</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amberwing-socks" rel="nofollow">Amberwing Socks</a> by Summer Lee</li> </ul> <h3>Make Good Stashdown KAL checkin</h3> <p>And we&#39;re off! Use the hashtag #makegoodstashdown (no year!) to enter.</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.57: The Second Annual Make Good Stashdown!The Second Annual Make Good Stashdown!What is the Make Good Stashdown?

It's our first KAL of 2022 - you pick your project, works through some stash, and post pictures with the hashtag #makegoodstashdown

Patterns suggested in this week's episode (but do what you want):


What's on our needles this week:

  • Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson
  • Both of Jessica's test knits are visible on Instagram: @jamesnwatts & @jessssiemae

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]]>What is the Make Good Stashdown?

It's our first KAL of 2022 - you pick your project, works through some stash, and post pictures with the hashtag #makegoodstashdown

Patterns suggested in this week's episode (but do what you want):


What's on our needles this week:

  • Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson
  • Both of Jessica's test knits are visible on Instagram: @jamesnwatts & @jessssiemae

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]]>6fe0e8d4-ed57-4149-b11c-f323aa0f73bbTue, 18 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -050032:59nofull57 <p>What is the Make Good Stashdown?</p> <p>It&#39;s our first KAL of 2022 - you pick your project, works through some stash, and post pictures with the hashtag #makegoodstashdown</p> <h3>Patterns suggested in this week&#39;s episode (but do what you want):</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/slipstravaganza" rel="nofollow">Slipstravaganza</a> by Stephen West</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sea-glass-sweater-2" rel="nofollow">Sea Glass Sweater</a> by Wool &amp; Pine</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sea-glass-tee" rel="nofollow">Sea Glass Tee</a> by Wool &amp; Pine</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-stay-pull" rel="nofollow">The Stay Pull </a>by Park Williams</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/northeasterly" rel="nofollow">Northeasterly</a> by Skeinanigans</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/recollect-cowl" rel="nofollow">Recollect Cowl</a> by Jennifer Steingass</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whatever" rel="nofollow">Whatever</a> by Julie Knits in Paris</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fox-paws" rel="nofollow">Fox Paws</a> by Xandy Peters</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lucky-pieces" rel="nofollow">Lucky Pieces</a> by Inyoung Kim</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-checks-socks" rel="nofollow">Little Checks Socks </a>by Summer Lee</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melting-marl-scarf" rel="nofollow">Melting Marl Scarf</a> by Stephen West</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scrapper-cardi" rel="nofollow">Scrapper Cardi</a> by Safiyyah Talley</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/swatchtastic" rel="nofollow">Swatchtastic</a> by Tin Can Knits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-beekeepers-quilt" rel="nofollow">The Beekeeper&#39;s Quilt</a> by Tiny Owl Knits</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soorik" rel="nofollow">Soorik</a> designed by Gudrun Johnson</li> <li>Both of Jessica&#39;s test knits are visible on Instagram: @jamesnwatts &amp; @jessssiemae</li> </ul> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.56: Yarn Detectives Part 2Yarn Detectives Part 2In Episode 55 we talked about how to the weight of mystery yarn; this week we're talking about ways to identify its fiber content. Grab your notebooks, goggles, and adventurously scientific spirit.

Here we go!

Smell Test

  • Animal fibers: it will smell like a wet sheep! Maybe a barn/hay smell too
  • Silk: may have an earthy or fishy smell
  • Synthetic fibers: generally no smell, maybe oily/artificial smell
  • Plant fibers: generally no smell

Felting Test

  • Animal fibers (including silk): will felt if non-superwash
  • Synthetic & plant fibers: will not felt

Bleach Test

  • Animal fibers: will fizz and dissolve in 12-24 hours
  • Silk: will dissolve in approximately two days
  • Synthetic & plant fibers: won't dissolve, may lose color

Acetone Test

  • Synthetic fibers: will dissolve
  • Animal fibers, silk, and plant fibers: will not react much at all

Burn Test

  • Animal fibers: will burn slowly and curl away from orange flame, will smell like burning hair or feathers
  • Silk: will burn slow and curl away, may char, may smell like burning hair or charred meat
  • Plant fibers: burn fast & give off smoke, leave light colored ash * cotton has a yellow flame * hemp & jute has a very bright flame * linen, hemp, and jute ash will still be in the shape of the yarn
    • Synthetic fibers: will burn (or really, melt!) quickly and emit a strong, black smoke


What's on our needles this week:


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]]>In Episode 55 we talked about how to the weight of mystery yarn; this week we're talking about ways to identify its fiber content. Grab your notebooks, goggles, and adventurously scientific spirit.

Here we go!

Smell Test

  • Animal fibers: it will smell like a wet sheep! Maybe a barn/hay smell too
  • Silk: may have an earthy or fishy smell
  • Synthetic fibers: generally no smell, maybe oily/artificial smell
  • Plant fibers: generally no smell

Felting Test

  • Animal fibers (including silk): will felt if non-superwash
  • Synthetic & plant fibers: will not felt

Bleach Test

  • Animal fibers: will fizz and dissolve in 12-24 hours
  • Silk: will dissolve in approximately two days
  • Synthetic & plant fibers: won't dissolve, may lose color

Acetone Test

  • Synthetic fibers: will dissolve
  • Animal fibers, silk, and plant fibers: will not react much at all

Burn Test

  • Animal fibers: will burn slowly and curl away from orange flame, will smell like burning hair or feathers
  • Silk: will burn slow and curl away, may char, may smell like burning hair or charred meat
  • Plant fibers: burn fast & give off smoke, leave light colored ash * cotton has a yellow flame * hemp & jute has a very bright flame * linen, hemp, and jute ash will still be in the shape of the yarn
    • Synthetic fibers: will burn (or really, melt!) quickly and emit a strong, black smoke


What's on our needles this week:


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]]>bc6a9eb9-efe1-4b47-ac44-a07ba79e24a6Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -050037:46nofull56 <p>In Episode 55 we talked about how to the weight of mystery yarn; this week we&#39;re talking about ways to identify its fiber content. Grab your notebooks, goggles, and adventurously scientific spirit.</p> <p>Here we go!</p> <p><strong>Smell Test</strong></p> <ul> <li>Animal fibers: it will smell like a wet sheep! Maybe a barn/hay smell too</li> <li>Silk: may have an earthy or fishy smell</li> <li>Synthetic fibers: generally no smell, maybe oily/artificial smell</li> <li>Plant fibers: generally no smell</li> </ul> <p><strong>Felting Test</strong></p> <ul> <li>Animal fibers (including silk): will felt if non-superwash</li> <li>Synthetic &amp; plant fibers: will not felt</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bleach Test</strong></p> <ul> <li>Animal fibers: will fizz and dissolve in 12-24 hours</li> <li>Silk: will dissolve in approximately two days</li> <li>Synthetic &amp; plant fibers: won&#39;t dissolve, may lose color</li> </ul> <p><strong>Acetone Test</strong></p> <ul> <li>Synthetic fibers: will dissolve</li> <li>Animal fibers, silk, and plant fibers: will not react much at all</li> </ul> <p><strong>Burn Test</strong></p> <ul> <li>Animal fibers: will burn slowly and curl away from orange flame, will smell like burning hair or feathers</li> <li>Silk: will burn slow and curl away, may char, may smell like burning hair or charred meat</li> <li>Plant fibers: burn fast &amp; give off smoke, leave light colored ash * cotton has a yellow flame * hemp &amp; jute has a very bright flame * linen, hemp, and jute ash will still be in the shape of the yarn <ul> <li>Synthetic fibers: will burn (or really, melt!) quickly and emit a strong, black smoke</li> </ul></li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felix-cardigan" rel="nofollow">Felix Cardigan</a> designed by Amy Christoffers</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gresham-wrap" rel="nofollow">Gresham Wrap</a> designed by Michael Vloedman</li> </ul> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.55: Yarn Detectives Part 1Yarn Detectives Part 1We're digging deep into your stash to help you identify yarn that might no longer have any identifying information. (Eek!) This week's question is about choosing patterns when knitting socks for larger feet.

WPI (wraps her inch) and Yarn Weight Charts


Here's a link to a WPI tool, in case you're having trouble visualizing it!

Tools for yardage

  • Mystery yarn (with WPI/weight identified)
  • Kitchen or postage scale (need to measure in grams)
  • Yarn Weight and Yards per Pound Chart
  • These are estimates/ranges because fiber content and yarn construction affects physical weight

Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:


What's on our needles this week:


KAL Check-in!

  • 10 Days left until December 31st
  • Participate by posting pictures with #makegoodsocks on Instagram OR share comments and photos on our website
  • Never too late to join!
  • One knitter will win a $150 gift card to Scratch - you don’t have to finish to win!
  • SOCK HOP **Join us in an Instagram Live at **4pm EST on January 1- request to join and we’ll let you go Live to show off your socks! @makegoodpod

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]]>We're digging deep into your stash to help you identify yarn that might no longer have any identifying information. (Eek!) This week's question is about choosing patterns when knitting socks for larger feet.

WPI (wraps her inch) and Yarn Weight Charts


Here's a link to a WPI tool, in case you're having trouble visualizing it!

Tools for yardage

  • Mystery yarn (with WPI/weight identified)
  • Kitchen or postage scale (need to measure in grams)
  • Yarn Weight and Yards per Pound Chart
  • These are estimates/ranges because fiber content and yarn construction affects physical weight

Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:


What's on our needles this week:


KAL Check-in!

  • 10 Days left until December 31st
  • Participate by posting pictures with #makegoodsocks on Instagram OR share comments and photos on our website
  • Never too late to join!
  • One knitter will win a $150 gift card to Scratch - you don’t have to finish to win!
  • SOCK HOP **Join us in an Instagram Live at **4pm EST on January 1- request to join and we’ll let you go Live to show off your socks! @makegoodpod

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]]>4048ab31-2104-4c62-9487-1746a94800ccTue, 21 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -050033:53nofull55 <p>We&#39;re digging deep into your stash to help you identify yarn that might no longer have any identifying information. (Eek!) This week&#39;s question is about choosing patterns when knitting socks for larger feet.</p> <p><strong>WPI (wraps her inch) and Yarn Weight Charts</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/help/yarn/weights" rel="nofollow">Ravelry standard yarn weight chart</a> - WPI, ply, gauge ranges</li> <li><a href="https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/how-measure-wraps-inch-wpi" rel="nofollow">Craft Yarn Council WPI Chart</a></li> <li><a href="https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/2013/10/spinzilla-series-calculating-fibre-quantities-spinning/" rel="nofollow">SweetGeorgia Spinzilla Series for Calculating Fiber Quantities</a></li> </ul> <p>Here&#39;s a link to a <a href="https://www.katrinkles.com/shop/dachshund-knitting-needle-gauge-wraps-per-inch-tool?rq=WPI" rel="nofollow">WPI tool</a>, in case you&#39;re having trouble visualizing it!</p> <p><strong>Tools for yardage</strong></p> <ul> <li>Mystery yarn (with WPI/weight identified)</li> <li>Kitchen or postage scale (need to measure in grams)</li> <li>Yarn Weight and Yards per Pound Chart</li> <li>These are estimates/ranges because fiber content and yarn construction affects physical weight</li> </ul> <h3>Patterns mentioned in this week&#39;s episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://tincanknits.com/pattern/rye-light?g=2" rel="nofollow">Rye Light</a> designed by Tin Can Knits</li> <li><a href="https://www.dreareneeknits.com/shop/drk-everyday-socks?category=socks" rel="nofollow">DRK Everyday Socks</a> designed by Andrea Mowry</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felix-cardigan" rel="nofollow">Felix Cardigan</a> designed by Savory Knitting (Amy Christoffers)</li> </ul> <h3>KAL Check-in!</h3> <ul> <li>10 Days left until December 31st</li> <li>Participate by posting pictures with #makegoodsocks on Instagram OR share comments and photos on our <a href="https://www.makegoodpod.com" rel="nofollow">website</a> </li> <li>Never too late to join!</li> <li>One knitter will win a $150 gift card to Scratch - you don’t have to finish to win!</li> <li><strong>SOCK HOP **Join us in an Instagram Live at **4pm EST on January 1</strong>- request to join and we’ll let you go Live to show off your socks! <strong>@makegoodpod</strong></li> </ul> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.54: HatsHatsWe've chatted about lots of types of hats in this episode. Please enjoy some pictures to show you what we did our best to describe!

Beanies or Toques
https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/PaulaMknits/671969296/CARA1_medium2.jp
CARA Mütze by Susanne Müller

Beret or Tam
https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/jamestwashere/663878350/ravelry_beret_photo_edit_medium2.jpeg
Best Beret by James N Watts

https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ginni/761038924/50841238548_0b7bdcb6c3_b_medium2.jpg
Gitchi-Gami Tam by Virginia Sattler-Reimer

Billed
https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WoollyWormhead/110724065/webp/Blog.Camden.Roberta.3_medium2.webp#jpg
Camden Cap by Woolly Wormhead

Bonnet
https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/KatLinn/701875504/A2_medium2.JPG
Sunshine Bonnet by Katarina Linnhagen

Cloche
https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/LauraNelkin/244706373/webp/folly1_web_medium2.webp#jpg
Folly Cloche by Laura Nelkin

Earflap Hat
https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/throughtheloops/648952073/Thorpe_243_medium2.jpg
Thorpe by Kristen Kapur

Pixie
https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WoollyWormhead/673685858/Pixie.2.LR_medium2.jpg
Get Garter - Pixie by Woolly Wormhead

*Stocking *
https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ImaginedLandscape/814522199/anne_green_cables_4_medium2.png
Anne of Green Cables Hat by Sarah Schira

Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

Ghost Ranch by Andrea Mowry

What's on our needles this week:

Deliciosa by Norah Gaughan

Make Good Socks KAL

We're still rolling through December 31! Tag us #makegoodpod. Announcement about the...]]>We've chatted about lots of types of hats in this episode. Please enjoy some pictures to show you what we did our best to describe!

Beanies or Toques
https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/PaulaMknits/671969296/CARA1_medium2.jp
CARA Mütze by Susanne Müller

Beret or Tam
https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/jamestwashere/663878350/ravelry_beret_photo_edit_medium2.jpeg
Best Beret by James N Watts

https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ginni/761038924/50841238548_0b7bdcb6c3_b_medium2.jpg
Gitchi-Gami Tam by Virginia Sattler-Reimer

Billed
https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WoollyWormhead/110724065/webp/Blog.Camden.Roberta.3_medium2.webp#jpg
Camden Cap by Woolly Wormhead

Bonnet
https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/KatLinn/701875504/A2_medium2.JPG
Sunshine Bonnet by Katarina Linnhagen

Cloche
https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/LauraNelkin/244706373/webp/folly1_web_medium2.webp#jpg
Folly Cloche by Laura Nelkin

Earflap Hat
https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/throughtheloops/648952073/Thorpe_243_medium2.jpg
Thorpe by Kristen Kapur

Pixie
https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/WoollyWormhead/673685858/Pixie.2.LR_medium2.jpg
Get Garter - Pixie by Woolly Wormhead

*Stocking *
https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ImaginedLandscape/814522199/anne_green_cables_4_medium2.png
Anne of Green Cables Hat by Sarah Schira

Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

Ghost Ranch by Andrea Mowry

What's on our needles this week:

Deliciosa by Norah Gaughan

Make Good Socks KAL

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]]>60b1bc8f-0bc9-40f0-84cf-3abc6bcb7bacTue, 14 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -050039:38nofull54Scratch Supply Co.53: Leftovers and MinisLeftovers and MinisFrom visible mending to stashbuster projects, friendship bracelets to bunny nuggest, this week's episode is full of ideas for how to use up the little bits of yarn that survive a project. (Assuming you didn't lose yarn chicken, that is!)

Aunt Bethany & her knitting

* Punch needle
* Colorwork!
* Embroidery
* Pom Poms
* Stripes! No one can stop you. Stripes.
* Shoelaces and icords and drawstrings - you'll need a [Lucet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet)
*Friendship bracelets
* Macrame &  wall hangings
* Knit tiny things (think [MochiMochiLand](https://mochimochiland.com) for inspiration)
* Weaving
* Make a blanket or rug!
* Felting (if you have lots of non-super wash bits!)
* Decor! Hand roll them into tiny balls and pop them in a glass bottle or jar
* Practice new stitches and techniques with leftover bits
* STASHBUSTER PROJECTS!

Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:


What's on our needles this week:


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]]>From visible mending to stashbuster projects, friendship bracelets to bunny nuggest, this week's episode is full of ideas for how to use up the little bits of yarn that survive a project. (Assuming you didn't lose yarn chicken, that is!)

Aunt Bethany & her knitting

* Punch needle
* Colorwork!
* Embroidery
* Pom Poms
* Stripes! No one can stop you. Stripes.
* Shoelaces and icords and drawstrings - you'll need a [Lucet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet)
*Friendship bracelets
* Macrame &  wall hangings
* Knit tiny things (think [MochiMochiLand](https://mochimochiland.com) for inspiration)
* Weaving
* Make a blanket or rug!
* Felting (if you have lots of non-super wash bits!)
* Decor! Hand roll them into tiny balls and pop them in a glass bottle or jar
* Practice new stitches and techniques with leftover bits
* STASHBUSTER PROJECTS!

Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:


What's on our needles this week:


Make Good Socks KAL

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]]>4be0edac-8d1b-4d44-9e2e-f11dd66d797cTue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -050029:02nofull53 <p>From visible mending to stashbuster projects, friendship bracelets to bunny nuggest, this week&#39;s episode is full of ideas for how to use up the little bits of yarn that survive a project. (Assuming you didn&#39;t lose yarn chicken, that is!)</p> <p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/ghwZvh6Q1bY?t=76" rel="nofollow">Aunt Bethany &amp; her knitting</a></strong></p> <pre><code>* Punch needle * Colorwork! * Embroidery * Pom Poms * Stripes! No one can stop you. Stripes. * Shoelaces and icords and drawstrings - you&#39;ll need a [Lucet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucet) *Friendship bracelets * Macrame &amp; wall hangings * Knit tiny things (think [MochiMochiLand](https://mochimochiland.com) for inspiration) * Weaving * Make a blanket or rug! * Felting (if you have lots of non-super wash bits!) * Decor! Hand roll them into tiny balls and pop them in a glass bottle or jar * Practice new stitches and techniques with leftover bits * STASHBUSTER PROJECTS! </code></pre> <h3>Patterns mentioned in this week&#39;s episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scotty-sweater" rel="nofollow">Scotty Sweater</a> by PetiteKnit</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/late-bloomer-mittens" rel="nofollow">Late Bloomer Sweater</a> by Kristin Ledgett</li> <li> <a href="https://www.madisonknittersguild.org/resources/Documents/patterns/Pattern%20Source%20Files/Critter%20Source%20FIles/Revised%20Aug%2028%202019/Bunny%20Nuggets_Rev_Aug_28_2019.pdf" rel="nofollow">Bunny Nuggets</a> by Rebecca Danger</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ursa-canis" rel="nofollow">Ursa Canis</a> by Jacqueline Cieslak</li> </ul> <h3>Make Good Socks KAL</h3> <p>We&#39;re still rolling through December 31! Tag us #makegoodpod. Announcement about the finale celebration will come next week!</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.52: Minisode: A Year of GratitudeMinisode: A Year of GratitudeThis week we're answering questions! Picking out woven-in ends, the ethics of double-dipping in knitalongs (go for it!), does it count as handmade if you use a knitting machine?, and how to achieve a good fit as a new sweater knitter.

Swanky Emu Knits

What's on our needles this week:


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]]>This week we're answering questions! Picking out woven-in ends, the ethics of double-dipping in knitalongs (go for it!), does it count as handmade if you use a knitting machine?, and how to achieve a good fit as a new sweater knitter.

Swanky Emu Knits

What's on our needles this week:


The Make Good Socks knitalong is going until the end of December! Tag #makegoodsocks on instagram to enter. We're still going until December 31!

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]]>fc722f5e-7ca1-4937-9d65-231ef0a3d236Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -050019:33nofull52 <p>This week we&#39;re answering questions! Picking out woven-in ends, the ethics of double-dipping in knitalongs (go for it!), does it count as handmade if you use a knitting machine?, and how to achieve a good fit as a new sweater knitter.</p> <p><a href="https://www.swankyemuknits.com" rel="nofollow">Swanky Emu Knits</a></p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ursa-canis" rel="nofollow">Ursa Canis</a> designed by Jacqueline Cieslak </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanilla-is-the-new-black-sport--dk" rel="nofollow">Vanilla is the New Black</a> designed by Anneh Fletcher</li> </ul> <p>The Make Good Socks knitalong is going until the end of December! Tag #makegoodsocks on instagram to enter. We&#39;re still going until December 31!</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.51: Picking Up StitchesPicking Up StitchesPicking up stitches allows you to knit multi-directional fabric, button bands, heel-flap socks, and so many more things! Here are a few helpful links to videos that will show you how to pick up your stitches.

Vertical Stitches


Horizontal Stitches


More Pick Up Techniques


Make Good Socks KAL

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]]>Picking up stitches allows you to knit multi-directional fabric, button bands, heel-flap socks, and so many more things! Here are a few helpful links to videos that will show you how to pick up your stitches.

Vertical Stitches


Horizontal Stitches


More Pick Up Techniques


Make Good Socks KAL

On instagram (hashtag #makegoodsocks) or here on this blog post!

What's on our needles this week:


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]]>aa2700a9-a852-4c29-a85b-3e281dcfb726Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -050040:39nofull51 <p>Picking up stitches allows you to knit multi-directional fabric, button bands, heel-flap socks, and so many more things! Here are a few helpful links to videos that will show you how to pick up your stitches.</p> <h3>Vertical Stitches</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/g1NXRgzsnEk" rel="nofollow">How to Pick Up Stitches for a Button Band or a Collar</a> from Cocoknits</li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/p9XQxUAvtMM" rel="nofollow">Picking Up Stitches Along a Vertical Edge Tutorial</a> from Purl Soho</li> </ul> <h3>Horizontal Stitches</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/9NYuN-Vt92Q" rel="nofollow">Picking Up Sts Along a Finished Edge</a> from Roxanne Richardson</li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/_zIaUlG6zMg" rel="nofollow">Picking Up Stitches Along a Horizontal Edge Tutorial</a> from Purl Soho</li> </ul> <h3>More Pick Up Techniques</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/meijdfZQ3Lo" rel="nofollow">Picking Up Heel Gusset Stitches</a> from Under the Olive Tree Knits</li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/N7HuRXWsnfU" rel="nofollow">Picking Up Stitches in Garter Stitch Tutorial </a> from Purl Soho</li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/4rtI85uP4rU" rel="nofollow">Picking Up Stitches Purlwise Tutorial</a> from Purl Soho</li> </ul> <h3>Make Good Socks KAL</h3> <p>On instagram (hashtag #makegoodsocks) or here on <a href="https://www.makegoodpod.com/blog/kal-make-good-socks/" rel="nofollow">this blog post</a>! </p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanilla-is-the-new-black" rel="nofollow">Vanilla Is the New Black</a> designed by Anneh Fletcher</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks" rel="nofollow">DRK Everyday Socks</a> designed by Andrea Mowry</li> </ul> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.50: Knitting SocksKnitting SocksIt's a sock knitting vocabulary quiz (hint: 10 points for already knowing something, 10 points for learning something new. Everyone wins!) Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about choosing sweater patterns as a new sweater knitter.

Left-hand dominant Ravelry knit & crochet group: On the Other Hand

Vocabulary terms you might encounter when you're knitting socks!

  • Cuff - the very top of your socks that hugs your ankle or at some point on your leg
  • Leg - the “body” of your sock above your heel and below the cuff
  • Heel - this is the curved or L-shaped bend of your sock that accommodates your heel
    • some kinds: short row heels, heel flap, afterthought heels, peasant heels

  • Gusset - shaping in the foot of the sock to accommodate movement
  • Toe Shaping
    • some kinds: wedge toe, round toe, left & right toe

  • Graft - also called kitchener stitch
  • Extra Credit: Negative Ease - ease is the degree to which your finished garment is larger (positive) or smaller (negative) than your body; ideal negative ease for socks is about 10% negative ease in terms of circumference & length

Make Good Socks KAL

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]]>It's a sock knitting vocabulary quiz (hint: 10 points for already knowing something, 10 points for learning something new. Everyone wins!) Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about choosing sweater patterns as a new sweater knitter.

Left-hand dominant Ravelry knit & crochet group: On the Other Hand

Vocabulary terms you might encounter when you're knitting socks!

  • Cuff - the very top of your socks that hugs your ankle or at some point on your leg
  • Leg - the “body” of your sock above your heel and below the cuff
  • Heel - this is the curved or L-shaped bend of your sock that accommodates your heel
    • some kinds: short row heels, heel flap, afterthought heels, peasant heels

  • Gusset - shaping in the foot of the sock to accommodate movement
  • Toe Shaping
    • some kinds: wedge toe, round toe, left & right toe

  • Graft - also called kitchener stitch
  • Extra Credit: Negative Ease - ease is the degree to which your finished garment is larger (positive) or smaller (negative) than your body; ideal negative ease for socks is about 10% negative ease in terms of circumference & length

Make Good Socks KAL

On instagram (hashtag #makegoodsocks) or here on this blog post!

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]]>955bc362-d95c-4c7f-84e8-7b929110c1a2Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -050044:03nofull50 <p>It&#39;s a sock knitting vocabulary quiz (hint: 10 points for already knowing something, 10 points for learning something new. Everyone wins!) Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about choosing sweater patterns as a new sweater knitter.</p> <p>Left-hand dominant Ravelry knit &amp; crochet group: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/on-the-other-hand" rel="nofollow">On the Other Hand</a></p> <h3>Vocabulary terms you might encounter when you&#39;re knitting socks!</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Cuff</strong> - the very top of your socks that hugs your ankle or at some point on your leg</li> <li><strong>Leg</strong> - the “body” of your sock above your heel and below the cuff</li> <li><strong>Heel</strong> - this is the curved or L-shaped bend of your sock that accommodates your heel <ul> <li>some kinds: short row heels, heel flap, afterthought heels, <a href="https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/afterthought-peasant-sock-heels/" rel="nofollow">peasant heels</a></li> </ul></li> <li><strong>Gusset</strong> - shaping in the foot of the sock to accommodate movement</li> <li><strong>Toe Shaping</strong> <ul> <li>some kinds: wedge toe, round toe, left &amp; right toe</li> </ul></li> <li><strong>Graft</strong> - also called kitchener stitch</li> <li><strong>Extra Credit: Negative Ease</strong> - ease is the degree to which your finished garment is larger (positive) or smaller (negative) than your body; ideal negative ease for socks is about 10% negative ease in terms of circumference &amp; length</li> </ul> <h3>Make Good Socks KAL</h3> <p>On instagram (hashtag #makegoodsocks) or here on <a href="https://www.makegoodpod.com/blog/kal-make-good-socks/" rel="nofollow">this blog post</a>! </p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deliciosa" rel="nofollow">Deliciosa Sweater</a> designed by Norah Gaughan</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6" rel="nofollow">Cinnabar</a> designed by Andrea Mowry</li> </ul> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.49: Gift KnitsGift KnitsNo pressure. NO PRESSURE. But maybe you want to make some things for people this holiday season, and we have a few ideas.

Some suggested patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

Hats


Cowls


Mittens & Socks


What's on our needles this week:


Biotone Joint Relief Massage Creme

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]]>No pressure. NO PRESSURE. But maybe you want to make some things for people this holiday season, and we have a few ideas.

Some suggested patterns mentioned in this week's episode:

Hats


Cowls


Mittens & Socks


What's on our needles this week:


Biotone Joint Relief Massage Creme

The stretches in this video are pretty great!

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]]>f736c462-2306-43d1-881c-012ebde7cf24Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -050034:43nofull49 <p>No pressure. NO PRESSURE. But maybe you want to make some things for people this holiday season, and we have a few ideas.</p> <h3>Some suggested patterns mentioned in this week&#39;s episode:</h3> <p><strong>Hats</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/porty-hat" rel="nofollow">Porty Hat</a> by Ysolda Teague</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garter-snake-hat" rel="nofollow">Garter Snake Hat</a> by Lavanya Patricella</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhett-2" rel="nofollow">Rhett</a> by Meghan Babin</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cowls</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/an-elastic-product" rel="nofollow">An Elastic Product</a> by Karida Collins</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-sunset-mesa-cowl" rel="nofollow">Sunset Mesa Cowl </a>by Jennifer Berg</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gabby-love-cowl" rel="nofollow">Gabby Love Cowl</a> by Louis Boria</li> </ul> <p><strong>Mittens &amp; Socks</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-worlds-simplest-mittens" rel="nofollow">The World’s Simplest Mittens</a> by Tin Can Knits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/green-mountain-mitts" rel="nofollow">Green Mountain </a>Mitts by Fatimah Hinds</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/for-joy--comfort" rel="nofollow">For Joy and Comfort</a> by Tif Neilan</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks" rel="nofollow">DRK Everyday Socks</a> by Andrea Mowry</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6" rel="nofollow">Cinnabar Wrap</a> by Andrea Mowry</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deliciosa" rel="nofollow">Deliciosa</a> by Norah Gaughan</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://biotone.com/collections/muscle-joint-relief-therapeutic-massage-creme/products/muscle-joint-relief-therapeutic-massage-creme-16oz" rel="nofollow">Biotone Joint Relief Massage Creme</a></p> <p>The stretches in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRLWAE859kg" rel="nofollow">this video</a> are pretty great!</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 48: Knitting StylesKnitting StylesLots of tutorials with different styles!

Continental Style (picking) (also called German, European): Video: How to Knit Continental

*Norwegian Purl *: Video: How to Norwegian Purl

English Style (throwing) (also called American): Video: How to Knit English Style

Flicking (lever knitting) (also called Peruvian, Catholic, Australian, Irish Cottage): Video: How to Lever Knit

Combination : Video: How to Combination Knit

Portuguese (Incan, Andean or Turkish - practiced all over the world): Video: How to Portuguese Knit (neck)

Shetland Knitting (also called: Pit knitting, Scottish, Shetland, From the Hip, Old Way) Video about Shetland Knitters who knit over 200 stitches per minute

CWA Knitting Competition 1971

To see great short videos of knitting different techniques, visit @dankfiber on instagram!

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KNITTING CARTOON CHICKENS EXIST!

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]]>Lots of tutorials with different styles!

Continental Style (picking) (also called German, European): Video: How to Knit Continental

*Norwegian Purl *: Video: How to Norwegian Purl

English Style (throwing) (also called American): Video: How to Knit English Style

Flicking (lever knitting) (also called Peruvian, Catholic, Australian, Irish Cottage): Video: How to Lever Knit

Combination : Video: How to Combination Knit

Portuguese (Incan, Andean or Turkish - practiced all over the world): Video: How to Portuguese Knit (neck)

Shetland Knitting (also called: Pit knitting, Scottish, Shetland, From the Hip, Old Way) Video about Shetland Knitters who knit over 200 stitches per minute

CWA Knitting Competition 1971

To see great short videos of knitting different techniques, visit @dankfiber on instagram!

What's on our needles this week:


KNITTING CARTOON CHICKENS EXIST!

*Make Good Socks KAL * begins this Sunday, November 7. Join us on Instagram (@makegoodpod) or get the details here.

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]]>2965831c-9475-4578-8e69-9ca079190956Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -050034:21nofull48 <h3>Lots of tutorials with different styles!</h3> <p><strong>Continental Style</strong> (picking) (also called German, European): <a href="https://www.youtu.be/Bqua0MP7pF4" rel="nofollow">Video: How to Knit Continental</a></p> <p>*<em>Norwegian Purl *</em>: <a href="https://www.youtu.be/0DkwcejowiI" rel="nofollow">Video: How to Norwegian Purl</a></p> <p><strong>English Style</strong> (throwing) (also called American): <a href="https://youtu.be/aQmSJsowdyU" rel="nofollow">Video: How to Knit English Style</a></p> <p><strong>Flicking</strong> (lever knitting) (also called Peruvian, Catholic, Australian, Irish Cottage): <a href="https://youtu.be/wdIbvBz01yI" rel="nofollow">Video: How to Lever Knit</a></p> <p><strong>Combination</strong> : <a href="https://youtu.be/YerRyOYFeJU" rel="nofollow">Video: How to Combination Knit</a></p> <p><strong>Portuguese</strong> (Incan, Andean or Turkish - practiced all over the world): <a href="https://youtu.be/qxBZUZw2vlc" rel="nofollow">Video: How to Portuguese Knit (neck)</a></p> <p><strong>Shetland Knitting</strong> (also called: Pit knitting, Scottish, Shetland, From the Hip, Old Way) <a href="https://youtu.be/4ibP2YH6QCI" rel="nofollow">Video about Shetland Knitters who knit over 200 stitches per minute</a></p> <p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/wIFvvwsRTCA" rel="nofollow">CWA Knitting Competition 1971</a></strong></p> <p>To see great short videos of knitting different techniques, visit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dankfiber/" rel="nofollow">@dankfiber</a> on instagram! </p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6" rel="nofollow">Cinnabar</a> designed by Andrea Mowry</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gresham-wrap" rel="nofollow">Gresham Wrap</a> designed by Michael Vloedman</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/video/clip-1833542-cartoon-hens-knitting-chicken-coop" rel="nofollow">KNITTING CARTOON CHICKENS EXIST!</a></p> <p>*<em>Make Good Socks KAL *</em> begins this Sunday, November 7. Join us on Instagram (@makegoodpod) or get the details <a href="https://www.makegoodpod.com/blog/kal-make-good-socks/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">Check it out</a>!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 47: Rhinebeck or BustRhinebeck or BustOur shopping haul from the weeknd:


Dutchess County Fairgrounds

I lowkey think Jessica invented the dickey thing. I can't find it on Ravelry.

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]]>Our shopping haul from the weeknd:


Dutchess County Fairgrounds

I lowkey think Jessica invented the dickey thing. I can't find it on Ravelry.

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]]>53aa2a39-51e8-4b68-b814-cdd7fced9cc2Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -050041:02nofull47 <p>Our shopping haul from the weeknd:</p> <ul> <li>Designs by Yasmen: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsByYasmen?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=724130547" rel="nofollow">store</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/designsbyyasmen/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></li> <li>Woodsy and Wild: <a href="https://woodsyandwild.com" rel="nofollow">store</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woodsy_and_wild/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></li> <li>Woolens and Nosh: <a href="https://www.woolensandnosh.com" rel="nofollow">store</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woolensandnosh/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></li> <li>Queen City Yarn: <a href="https://queencityyarn.com" rel="nofollow">store</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queencityyarn/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://pompommag.com/collections/books/products/the-shetland-trader-book-three-heritage" rel="nofollow">The Shetland Trader, Book Three</a> by Gudrun Johnston </li> <li><a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393356571" rel="nofollow">Craeft</a> by Alexander Langlands</li> <li>madder root: <a href="https://madderroot.com" rel="nofollow">store</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/madderrootmaine" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></li> <li>Sawkill Farm: <a href="https://sawkillfarm.com" rel="nofollow">store</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/sawkillfarm" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.dutchessfair.com" rel="nofollow">Dutchess County Fairgrounds</a></p> <p>I lowkey think Jessica invented the dickey thing. I can&#39;t find it on Ravelry.</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">Check it out</a>!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 46: Junction Fiber MillJunction Fiber MillJunction Fiber Mill website
Instagram: @junctionfibermill

Savage Hart Farm (Peggy's farm!)

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]]>Junction Fiber Mill website
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Savage Hart Farm (Peggy's farm!)

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]]>27b89f33-2749-4603-9dea-732c3c3b9394Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -050044:23nofull46 <p><a href="https://junctionfibermill.com" rel="nofollow">Junction Fiber Mill website</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/junctionfibermill/" rel="nofollow">@junctionfibermill</a></p> <p><a href="https://savagehartfarm.com" rel="nofollow">Savage Hart Farm</a> (Peggy&#39;s farm!)</p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://brooklyntweed.com/products/belfast" rel="nofollow">Belfast Cardigan</a> by Véronik Avery</li> <li><a href="https://www.petiteknit.com/products/zipper-sweater-2?variant=32370159452215" rel="nofollow">Zipper Sweate</a>r by PetitKnit</li> </ul> <h3>Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap</h3> <p>Check out the details <a href="https://scratch-makerspace.myshopify.com/admin/articles/557373423787" rel="nofollow">here</a></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">Check it out</a>!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 45: SuperwashSuperwashA helpful YouTube video about the GOTS-certified organic process
Non-toxic EXP finishing diagram

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]]>27b983fb-f7d3-4544-85eb-1f09c6789eafTue, 05 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -050044:14nofull45 <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMmLCPuerQg" rel="nofollow">A helpful YouTube video about the GOTS-certified organic process</a><br> <a href="https://www.schoeller-wool.com/35588/Products/Industrial-yarns/EXP/index_group.aspx" rel="nofollow">Non-toxic EXP finishing diagram</a></p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3" rel="nofollow">Cladonia</a> designed by Catherine Clarke</li> </ul> <h3>Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap</h3> <p>Check out the details <a href="https://scratch-makerspace.myshopify.com/admin/articles/557373423787" rel="nofollow">here</a></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">Check it out</a>!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 44: Bucket ListBucket ListThis week is all about someday wishlists.

Karen's dream projects:


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]]>This week is all about someday wishlists.

Karen's dream projects:


Jessica's dream projects:


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]]>7d4b04c2-1768-4e64-a746-3bd0d62a2847Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -050033:51nofull44 <p>This week is all about someday wishlists.</p> <p><strong>Karen&#39;s dream projects:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celestarium" rel="nofollow">Celestarium</a> by Audry Nicklin</li> <li>A brioche sweater</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6" rel="nofollow">Cinnabar</a> by Andrea Mowry</li> <li>Something with the Roosimine technique (like <a href="http://www.aleks-byrd.com/patterns" rel="nofollow">these patterns</a> by Aleks Byrd)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-beekeepers-quilt" rel="nofollow">Beekeepers Quilt</a> by Tiny Owl Knits</li> <li>STEEKING. Here&#39;s the sweater I failed at</li> </ul> <p><strong>Jessica&#39;s dream projects:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lara-jacket" rel="nofollow">Lara Jacket</a> by Shiny Superhero</li> <li>A hap! <a href="https://www.shopkdd.com/the-book-of-haps" rel="nofollow">The Book of Haps</a> by Kate Davies</li> <li>One pair of socks every month</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3" rel="nofollow">Cladonia</a> designed by Catherine Clarke</li> </ul> <h3>Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap</h3> <p>Check out the details <a href="https://scratch-makerspace.myshopify.com/admin/articles/557373423787" rel="nofollow">here</a></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">Check it out</a>!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 43: Mistakes!Mistakes!Tutorials that might help you fix a few specific mistakes:


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]]>a64bf047-514c-4cf4-9235-137c950a226dTue, 21 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -050036:09nofull43 <p><strong>Tutorials that might help you fix a few specific mistakes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-fix-dropped-stitches-part-i-stockinette-stitch" rel="nofollow">Dropped Stitch tutorial</a> by Cocoknits </li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/hvkTYnmdoAo" rel="nofollow">Fixing a Miscrossed Cable</a> video tutorial by Purl Hunter</li> <li><a href="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2006/06/20/all_is_not_lost.html" rel="nofollow">Dropping back &amp; Duplicate Stitch</a> tutorial by Stephanie McFee (aka the Yarn Harlot)</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li>Julie Asselin <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/boucle" rel="nofollow">Bouclé</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3" rel="nofollow">Cladonia</a> designed by Catherine Clarke</li> </ul> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">Check it out</a>!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 42: Knitting HistoryKnitting HistoryHere's the spinny colorwork thing I was talking about! From a painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti of Siena, ca. 1345.

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]]>f214f2a5-1bd6-4a0b-a8b8-c238f2aa0353Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -050028:34nofull42 <p>Here&#39;s the spinny colorwork thing I was talking about! From a painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti of Siena, ca. 1345.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1339/1343/files/Lorenzetti_1345.jpg?v=1631496664" alt=""></p> <p>Do you want to get your hands on your very own copy of A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt? You can follow this link to <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781931499378" rel="nofollow">Indiebound</a> and source one from an independent bookseller!</p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3" rel="nofollow">Cladonia</a> designed by Catherine Clarke</li> </ul> <h3>Indie Untangled Scholarship</h3> <p>Fill out the <a href="https://indieuntangled.com/scholarship-application/" rel="nofollow">scholarship application</a> for yourself, or you can nominate someone else!</p> <p>Applications will be accepted through September 20, 2021 and scholarship recipients will be notified by September 30, 2021 via email. Recipients will not be announced publicly.</p> <h3>Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap</h3> <p>Check out the details <a href="https://scratch-makerspace.myshopify.com/admin/articles/557373423787" rel="nofollow">here</a></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">Check it out</a>!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 41: Clean It UpClean It UpWebbing Clothes Moths

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  • Jessica: Nothing! What even. Fake.
  • Karen: Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke

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]]>6e0a1bd8-544d-4a90-90ab-999f7877a10bTue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -050032:44nofull41 <p><a href="https://extension.umaine.edu/home-and-garden-ipm/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2011/04/Clothes-Moths.jpg" rel="nofollow">Webbing Clothes Moths</a></p> <h3>Some tools you might want to have on hand:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/eco-wash-bag?_pos=1&_sid=b2c1f0639&_ss=r" rel="nofollow">Soak Eco Wash Bag</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/vendors?q=Soak" rel="nofollow">Soak Wool Wash</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/sweater-care-kit?_pos=18&_sid=08dafa117&_ss=r" rel="nofollow">Cocoknits Sweater Care Kit</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/laundry-cleaning/drying-racks-accessories/oxo-good-grips-folding-sweater-drying-rack/12d?productId=10034926&theme=laundry%20drying%20rack&pos=11" rel="nofollow">Oxo Good Grips Folding Sweater Drying Rack</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/gleener-ultimate-fuzz-remover-fabric-shaver?_pos=1&_sid=b97c766fa&_ss=r" rel="nofollow">Gleener</a></li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li>Jessica: Nothing! What even. Fake.</li> <li>Karen: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3" rel="nofollow">Cladonia</a> designed by Catherine Clarke</li> </ul> <p>Our Scratch Supply Co. 5th birthday will be happening September 17-19.</p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">Check it out</a>!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 40: Customize Your KnitsCustomize Your KnitsPatterns we talked about in this episode:

Roosimine Knitting! That's the Estonian colorwork technique I couldn't remember the name of. Here's some more information from Alekx Byrd.

It looks like this!

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]]>Patterns we talked about in this episode:

Roosimine Knitting! That's the Estonian colorwork technique I couldn't remember the name of. Here's some more information from Alekx Byrd.

It looks like this!

What's on our needles this week:


make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

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]]>1d6c1a69-b982-47d7-9177-542f07681a75Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -050036:00nofull40 <h3>Patterns we talked about in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-weekender-5" rel="nofollow">The Weekender</a> designed by Andrea Mowry</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tomas-pullover" rel="nofollow">Tomás Pullover</a> designed by Joji Locatelli</li> </ul> <p>Roosimine Knitting! That&#39;s the Estonian colorwork technique I couldn&#39;t remember the name of. <a href="http://www.aleks-byrd.com/blog/2019/6/2/roosimine" rel="nofollow">Here&#39;s some more information</a> from Alekx Byrd.</p> <p>It looks like this!</p> <p><img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/537a99a7e4b0cb63d6fce0a8/1609176808797-6QHXSOLSFU0IGSS7FOEM/Aleks-Byrd-Kallike-Cowl-flatlay-Aleks-Byrd-Designs-web.jpg?format=1000w" alt=""></p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li>Everywhere Bags by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/homebodyfibers?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" rel="nofollow">Homebody Fibers</a> @homebodyfibers</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3" rel="nofollow">Cladonia</a> designed by Catherine Clarke</li> </ul> <h3>make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!</h3> <p>Keep an eye on our instagram - the winner will be announced today!<br> Check out all the amazing finished (or not-quite-finished) projects at the hashtag <strong>#makegoodmaedalong</strong></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">Check it out</a>!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 39: Cotton!Cotton!### Indie Untangled Giveaway Details

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]]>11d7f7f4-1558-450d-8533-2c341d305601Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -050034:21nofull39 <p><a href="https://www.makegoodpod.com/articles/indieuntangled2021" rel="nofollow">### Indie Untangled Giveaway Details</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.makegoodpod.com/articles/indieuntangled2021" title="Indie Untangled Ticket Giveaway" rel="nofollow">Indie Untangled Ticket Giveaway</a> &mdash; Indie Untangled 2021 will be taking place both virtually and in-person. We're really excited to be one of this year's sponsors. Of course we'll be very excited to be there, but it just wouldn't be the same without YOU, our fiber community. As part of our sponsorship, we have the chance to give away 5 tickets to the in-person event so we can share the experience!</li></ul> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 38: Comfort KnittingComfort KnittingThis week we chat about the knitting that happens when everything feels overwhelming. We've got suggestions for projects that will carry you through whatever is bringing you down.

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What's on our needles this week:


make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

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]]>4ceb000e-b3ea-4959-a29e-337fa7723db9Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -050027:22nofull38 <p>This week we chat about the knitting that happens when everything feels overwhelming. We&#39;ve got suggestions for projects that will carry you through whatever is bringing you down. </p> <h3>Patterns:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crystal-star-wrap" rel="nofollow">Crystal Star Wrap</a> by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/websterstreetknittery/" rel="nofollow">Jen Peck</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6" rel="nofollow">Cinnabar</a> by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreareneeknits/" rel="nofollow">Andrea Mowry</a></li> <li><a href="https://ravel.me/8vdxpu" rel="nofollow">Any sock pattern</a></li> <li><a href="https://ravel.me/c3dfmr" rel="nofollow">Dishcloths (and towels, etc!)</a></li> <li><a href="https://ravel.me/9ui5w7" rel="nofollow">Baby sweaters</a></li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://blueskyfibers.com/product/gresham-wrap/" rel="nofollow">Gresham Wrap</a> designed by Michael Vloedman</li> </ul> <h3>make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!</h3> <p>There are only two weeks left, but that&#39;s plenty of time to join us for our summer KAL.<br> Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!<br> End date August 31<br> Participate by making something you love and tagging us <strong>#makegoodmaedalong</strong></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 37: Socks!Socks!One of the few types of knitting (along with hats, scarves, shawls, and mittens... I'm primarily a sweater knitter, okay?) you can do without a pattern!

Great Sock Resource:

The Knitter’s Book of Socks by Clara Parkes

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]]>One of the few types of knitting (along with hats, scarves, shawls, and mittens... I'm primarily a sweater knitter, okay?) you can do without a pattern!

Great Sock Resource:

The Knitter’s Book of Socks by Clara Parkes

Patterns:


What's on our needles this week:


make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

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]]>4ede11dc-0838-4182-a32c-2057c283bac0Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -050043:05nofull37 <p>One of the few types of knitting (along with hats, scarves, shawls, and mittens... I&#39;m primarily a sweater knitter, okay?) you can do without a pattern!</p> <h3>Great Sock Resource:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780307586803" rel="nofollow">The Knitter’s Book of Socks</a> by Clara Parkes</p> <h3>Patterns:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-squirrel-2" rel="nofollow">Little Squirrel </a>by TinCanKnits - worsted weight top down house - great house socks!</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanilla-is-the-new-black" rel="nofollow">Vanilla Is the New Black</a> by Anneh Fletcher - top down ribbed increase heel</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/now--next-socks" rel="nofollow">Now and Next Sock </a>by Marceline Smith - top down, unique toe closure with no Kitchener</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://blueskyfibers.com/product/gresham-wrap/" rel="nofollow">Gresham Wrap</a> designed by Michael Vloedman</li> </ul> <h3>make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!</h3> <p>Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!<br> End date August 31<br> Participate by making something you love and tagging us <strong>#makegoodmaedalong</strong></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 36: Swanky Emu!Swanky Emu!Where to find Swanky Emu Knits (Sarah Krentz) online:


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]]>Where to find Swanky Emu Knits (Sarah Krentz) online:


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make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

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]]>78e95527-441c-4a00-abdf-f874a96c3cd5Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -050032:53nofull36 <p>Where to find Swanky Emu Knits (Sarah Krentz) online: </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.swankyemuknits.com" rel="nofollow">Swanky Emu Knits </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/swankyemuknits/" rel="nofollow">@swankyemuknits</a> on Instagram</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/outline-tee" rel="nofollow">Outline tank</a> by Jessie Mae</li> </ul> <h3>make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!</h3> <p>Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!<br> End date August 31<br> Participate by making something you love and tagging us <strong>#makegoodmaedalong</strong></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 35: Rhinebeck SweatersRhinebeck SweatersIt's the time of year when we start to think about apple cider donuts in the crisp fall air of upstate New York.

@Squidney - Sydney Crabaugh
@tentacularly - Jenzilla

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The Rhinebeck Sweater Lookbook

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]]>It's the time of year when we start to think about apple cider donuts in the crisp fall air of upstate New York.

@Squidney - Sydney Crabaugh
@tentacularly - Jenzilla

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The Rhinebeck Sweater Lookbook

make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

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]]>3e199654-7f8e-4471-821e-961fc830e342Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -050031:26nofull35 <p>It&#39;s the time of year when we start to think about apple cider donuts in the crisp fall air of upstate New York.</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/squidneyknits/" rel="nofollow">@Squidney</a> - Sydney Crabaugh<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tentacularly/" rel="nofollow">@tentacularly</a> - Jenzilla</p> <p><a href="https://yarnsub.com" rel="nofollow">YarnSub.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://issuu.com/ysoldastewartteague/docs/the_rhinebeck_sweater_lookbook" rel="nofollow">The Rhinebeck Sweater Lookbook</a></p> <h3>make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!</h3> <p>Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!<br> End date August 31<br> Participate by making something you love and tagging us <strong>#makegoodmaedalong</strong></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 34: Cast-ons!Cast-ons!We're back! We missed you!

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]]>7e4df8f7-683f-45a5-9bfc-13bb2bfb81a2Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -050046:54nofull34 <p>We&#39;re back! We missed you!</p> <h3>Techniques we talked about this week:</h3> <ul> <li>Backward loop cast on - <a href="https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-backward-loop-cast-on" rel="nofollow">tutorial by Cocoknits</a></li> <li>Knitted cast on - <a href="https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/06/14/knitted-cast-on/" rel="nofollow">tutorial by Tin Can Knits</a></li> <li>Cable cast on - <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/cable-cast-on/" rel="nofollow">tutorial by Purl Soho</a></li> <li>Long Tail cast on - <a href="https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/casting-on" rel="nofollow">tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed</a></li> <li>Old Norwegian (aka German Twisted) cast on - <a href="https://verypink.com/2012/01/04/german-twistedold-norwegian-cast-on/" rel="nofollow">tutorial by Very Pink Knits</a></li> <li>Provisional cast on - <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/provisional-cast-on-video/" rel="nofollow">tutorial by Purl Soho</a></li> <li>Tubular cast on - <a href="https://youtu.be/RbElPT1bCg8" rel="nofollow">tutorial by Andrea Mowry </a></li> <li>Jeny&#39;s surprisingly stretchy cast on - <a href="https://youtu.be/3n8E3I6Cg2k" rel="nofollow">tutorial by Jeny Staiman</a></li> <li>I-cord cast on - <a href="https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/how-to-knit-i-cord-cast-on-video-tutorial" rel="nofollow">tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed</a></li> <li>Garter Tab cast on - <a href="https://youtu.be/60eSIfHjMow" rel="nofollow">tutorial by Stephen West</a></li> </ul> <h3>make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!</h3> <p>Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!<br> End date August 31<br> Participate by making something you love and tagging us <strong>#makegoodmaedalong</strong></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 33: Wardrobe PlanningWardrobe PlanningResources we mentioned this episode:

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]]>c507b073-48d8-4857-887e-7088d052a9b4Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -050001:00:33nofull33 <h3>Resources we mentioned this episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.trello.com" rel="nofollow">Trello</a></li> <li><a href="https://workflowy.com/hi/" rel="nofollow">Workflowy</a></li> <li>Merchant and Mills <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/makers-journal" rel="nofollow">Maker&#39;s Journal</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.mybodymodel.com" rel="nofollow">MyBodyModel</a></li> </ul> <h3>Some designers you might want to follow who show you different ways to style your knits</h3> <ul> <li>Annie Lupton - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bohochicfiberco/" rel="nofollow">@bohochicfiberco</a></li> <li>Maxim Cyr - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxtheknitter/" rel="nofollow">@maxtheknitter</a></li> <li>Andrea Mowry - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreareneeknits/" rel="nofollow">@dreareneeknits</a></li> <li>Denise Bayron - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bayronhandmade/" rel="nofollow">@bayronhandmade</a></li> <li>Isabell Kraemer - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lilalu72/" rel="nofollow">@lilalu72</a></li> <li>Romi Hill - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/romidesigns/" rel="nofollow">@romidesigns</a></li> </ul> <h3>make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!</h3> <p>Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!<br> End date August 31<br> Participate by making something you love and tagging us <strong>#makegoodmaedalong</strong></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 32: Pride: Dyer Spotlight!Pride: Dyer Spotlight!Instagram accounts for dyers we talk about this week:

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]]>b3c604ec-4557-4f27-9af2-e14437502ee1Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -050037:00nofull32 <h3>Instagram accounts for dyers we talk about this week:</h3> <ul> <li>Alwan Sultan Fiber - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alwansultanfiber/" rel="nofollow">@alwansultan</a></li> <li>Ken Yan - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isthatkenyarn/" rel="nofollow">@isthatkenyarn</a></li> <li>Urban Girl Yarn - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/urbangirlyarns/" rel="nofollow">@urbangirlyarns</a></li> <li>Whimzee Stitches - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whimzeestitches/" rel="nofollow">@whimzeestitches</a></li> <li>Neighborhood Fiber Co. - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neighborhoodfiberco/" rel="nofollow">@neighborhoodfiberco</a></li> <li>Plied Yarn Co - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pliedyarnco/" rel="nofollow">@pliedyarnco</a></li> <li>Cabin Boy Knits - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cabinboyknits/" rel="nofollow">@cabinboyknits</a></li> <li>KnittinBro - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knittinbro/" rel="nofollow">@knittinbro</a></li> <li>Toil &amp; Trouble - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/toiltrouble/" rel="nofollow">@toiltrouble</a></li> <li>Junkyarn - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wraybot/" rel="nofollow">@wraybot</a></li> <li>Purl Scout Yarns - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/purlscoutyarns/" rel="nofollow">@purlscoutyarns</a></li> <li>M3 Yarn - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emtothethird/" rel="nofollow">@emtothethird</a></li> <li>A Verb for Keeping Warm - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/avfkw/" rel="nofollow">@avfkw</a></li> <li>A Hundred Ravens - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahundredravens/" rel="nofollow">@ahundredravens</a></li> <li>Sunflower Knit - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunflowerknit/" rel="nofollow">@sunflowerknit</a></li> <li>I Am Fully Spun - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamfullyspun/" rel="nofollow">@iamfullyspun</a></li> <li>Undercover Otter - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/undercover_otter/" rel="nofollow">@undercover_otter</a></li> <li>Star Bath Dyes - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/starbathdyes/" rel="nofollow">@starbathdyes</a></li> </ul> <h3>make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!</h3> <p>Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!</p> <p>We&#39;ll be casting on on Instagram live on Friday, July 2 at 4pm. Join us! @makegoodpod<br> End date August 31<br> Participate by making something you love and tagging us <strong>#makegoodmaedalong</strong></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 31: Pride: Designer Spotlight!Pride: Designer Spotlight!Instagram accounts for designers we talk about this week:

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make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!

Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!

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End date August 31
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]]>9212be8e-467a-42b7-8043-f8e1d7fa5801Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -050033:43nofull31 <h3>Instagram accounts for designers we talk about this week:</h3> <ul> <li>Ana Campos - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/circlestitches/" rel="nofollow">@circlestitches</a></li> <li>Malia Mae Joseph - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maliamaejoseph/" rel="nofollow">@maliamaejoseph</a></li> <li>ash alberg - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunflowerknit/" rel="nofollow">@sunflowerknit</a></li> <li>Michael Green - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mdgreen85/" rel="nofollow">@mdgreen85</a></li> <li>Fatimah Hinds - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/disturbingthefleece/" rel="nofollow">@disturbingthefleece</a></li> <li>Corrado Lark - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corradolark/" rel="nofollow">@corradolark</a></li> <li>Francois Danoy - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arohaknits/" rel="nofollow">@arohaknits</a></li> <li>Maxim Cyr - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maxtheknitter/" rel="nofollow">@maxtheknitter</a></li> <li>Sarah K - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swankyemuknits/" rel="nofollow">@swankyemuknits</a></li> <li>Tommy Schafer - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edible_chrome/" rel="nofollow">@edible_chrome</a></li> <li>Louis Boria - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brooklynboyknits/" rel="nofollow">@brooklynboyknits</a></li> <li>James N. Watts - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamesnwatts/" rel="nofollow">@jamesnwatts</a></li> </ul> <h3>make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along!</h3> <p>Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy!</p> <p>We&#39;ll be casting on on Instagram live on Friday, July 2 at 4pm. Join us! @makegoodpod<br> End date August 31<br> Participate by making something you love and tagging us <strong>#makegoodmaedalong</strong></p> <p>Send us your letters! <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 30: EyeletsEyeletsYou know, all those on-purpose holes in your knitting!

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What's on our needles this week?


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Patterns we mentioned in this episode:


What's on our needles this week?


Summer KAL: the Jessie MAED-ALONG

Any Jessie Mae pattern!

makegoodmaedalong

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]]>a6eb9c23-9d07-41aa-aa80-803e5cbb5444Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -050037:08nofull30 <p>You know, all those on-purpose holes in your knitting!</p> <h3>Patterns we mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drift-12" rel="nofollow">Drift Sweater</a> by Kristen Finlay</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/april-springtide" rel="nofollow">April Springtide</a> by Angela Tong</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celia-and-the-moon-shawl" rel="nofollow">Celia and the Moon</a> by Lavanya Patricella </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowfall-hat-3" rel="nofollow">Snowfall</a> by Francoise Danoy (side note - we just learned that we&#39;ve been totally butchering the pronunciation of her name! We&#39;ll correct ourselves in next week&#39;s recording.)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/open-edge-tee" rel="nofollow">Open Edge Tee</a> by Jessie Maed Designs</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moon-link-cowl" rel="nofollow">Moon Link Cowl</a> by Tif Neilan</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mile-forward" rel="nofollow">Mile Forward</a> by Mara Licole</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week?</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rift-7" rel="nofollow">Rift</a> by Jacqueline Cieslak</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dingley-dell" rel="nofollow">Dingley Dell</a> by Isabelle Kraemer</li> </ul> <h3>Summer KAL: the Jessie MAED-ALONG</h3> <p>Any Jessie Mae pattern!</p> <h1>makegoodmaedalong</h1> <p>Send us your questions at <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 29: Fiber FestivalsFiber FestivalsWe're reopening the shop for in-store shopping (hooray!), so we're doing a minisode this week!

New yarn in the shop!


Festivals!


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New yarn in the shop!


Festivals!


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]]>394ae0c2-3009-4a5f-a573-1fbb80af1f0fTue, 08 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -050032:08nofull29 <p>We&#39;re reopening the shop for in-store shopping (hooray!), so we&#39;re doing a minisode this week!</p> <p><strong>New yarn in the shop!</strong></p> <ul> <li>SweetGeorgia Yarns <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/merino-silk-lace" rel="nofollow">Merino Silk Lace</a></li> <li>Shirley Brian Yarns <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/soko-sock-sets" rel="nofollow">Soko Sock Sets</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Festivals!</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.squamartworkshops.com" rel="nofollow">Squam </a> - Instagram @squamlove</li> <li><a href="https://sheepandwool.com/" rel="nofollow">Rhinebeck</a> (ie. New York Sheep and Wool)</li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=vogue+knitting+live&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8" rel="nofollow">Vogue Knitting Live!</a> - Instagram @vogueknitlive</li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 28: I Like Big BagsI Like Big BagsYou need a project bag because otherwise your knitting gets out of control!

Large Bags


Medium Bags


Small Bags


Notions Pouches


Bag Makers from the World Outside of Scratch


What's on our needles


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Large Bags


Medium Bags


Small Bags


Notions Pouches


Bag Makers from the World Outside of Scratch


What's on our needles


Don't put duct tape inside your boots! It will move over time and you'll end up with a gummy mess.

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]]>1f05c37f-fb88-48e1-a69b-4599b3ee28bcTue, 01 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -050038:16nofull28 <p>You need a project bag because otherwise your knitting gets out of control!</p> <p><strong>Large Bags</strong></p> <ul> <li>Artifact Bags - <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/artifact-bags" rel="nofollow">Knitters Totes</a></li> <li>Ritual Dyes - <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/knitters-backpack" rel="nofollow">Knitter&#39;s Backpack</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Medium Bags</strong></p> <ul> <li>Magner Co. - <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/magner-co-project-bags" rel="nofollow">Knitty Gritty Project Bag</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CNab9zLLGvX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow">Casey + his amazing dog </a></li> <li>Cocoknits - <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/small-bags/products/kraft-caddy" rel="nofollow">Kraft Caddy</a></li> <li>Cocoknits - <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/small-bags/products/linen-cloth-bag-medium" rel="nofollow">Four Corners Bag</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Small Bags</strong></p> <ul> <li>adKnits - <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/small-bags/maker_adknits?" rel="nofollow">Drawstring bags</a></li> <li>Shirley Brian Yarns - <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/small-bags/products/kitchener-saurus-rex-bag" rel="nofollow">Kitchener-Saurus Rex Bag</a></li> <li>Blue Sky Fibers - <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/small-bags/products/drawstring-project-bag" rel="nofollow">Drawstring Bags</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Notions Pouches</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ritual Dyes - <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/small-bags/products/moon-pouch" rel="nofollow">Moon Pouch</a></li> <li>Cocoknit Accessory Roll - <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/accessory-roll?_pos=2&_sid=4a521d9b7&_ss=r" rel="nofollow">Kraft</a> and <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/accessory-roll-gray?_pos=1&_sid=4a521d9b7&_ss=r" rel="nofollow">Gray</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/small-bags/products/uta-notions-clutch" rel="nofollow">Uta Notions Clutch</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bag Makers from the World Outside of Scratch</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiS95aAnfXwAhWUisgKHRJ6AMkYABAAGgJxdQ&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESP-D2SlwxaXZzoHY49katJ1MiDivVtnDhgBDEKZ7SPS9sWdHoHWdkk9JxIvO6FdTMbTS9MzxOShi1rFG21Kb4Zw&sig=AOD64_3L_XeEFFg8JXoWP8pBDOhgl_rjcw&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiJlY2AnfXwAhWhFVkFHc2vAnEQ0Qx6BAgCEAE&dct=1" rel="nofollow">Woodsy &amp; Wild</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.hideandhammer.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Hide &amp; Hammer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nerdbirdmakery.com/category/tote" rel="nofollow">Nerdbird Makery</a></li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://payhip.com/b/MjeF" rel="nofollow">Ripple Buttshorts</a> designed by Jessie Maed</li> <li><a href="https://www.jojiknits.com/product-page/tom%C3%A1s-pullover" rel="nofollow">Tomás Pullover</a> designed by Joji Locatelli</li> </ul> <p>Don&#39;t put duct tape inside your boots! It will move over time and you&#39;ll end up with a gummy mess.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 27: Only the LonelyOnly the LonelyOur blog post about Indie Spotlight designers is here.

Single skein patterns we mentioned this episode:


Designer Instagrams


Swanky Emu Knits

Sorrell Soiree!

Sunday, May 30
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Single skein patterns we mentioned this episode:


Designer Instagrams


Swanky Emu Knits

Sorrell Soiree!

Sunday, May 30
Local: 10am-noon in front of the shop (1 Court St, Lebanon NH)
Not local: All day online! Post with *#makegoodsorrel *

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]]>be974f27-9c37-4098-84b9-da6d86bb354aTue, 25 May 2021 10:00:00 -050038:17nofull27 <p><strong>Our blog post about Indie Spotlight designers is <a href="https://blog.scratchsupplyco.com/stitchwitch/indie-spotlight-on...-designers" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</strong></p> <h3>Single skein patterns we mentioned this episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/provenance-mitts" rel="nofollow">Provenance Mitts</a> by Michael Green (this one is cheating a little because it&#39;s for two single skeins!)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sankofa-cowl" rel="nofollow">Sankofa Cowl</a> by Michael Green</li> <li><a href="https://www.vanessasmithdesigns.com/patterns/charlize" rel="nofollow">Charlize</a> shawl by Vanessa Smith</li> <li><a href="https://www.vanessasmithdesigns.com/patterns/emberly" rel="nofollow">Emberly</a> hat by Vanessa Smith</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kingdrape" rel="nofollow">Kingdrape</a> shawl by Corrado Lark</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scrappy-plied-two-night-strand" rel="nofollow">Scrappy Plied Two-Night Stand</a> hat by Corrado Lark</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/glass-ceiling-hat" rel="nofollow">Glass Ceiling Hat</a> by Jennifer Lassonde</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tan-house-brook-shawl" rel="nofollow">Tan House Brook Shawl</a> by Jennifer Lassonde</li> </ul> <h3>Designer Instagrams</h3> <ul> <li>Michael Green - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mdgreen85/" rel="nofollow">@mdgreen85</a></li> <li>Vanessa Smith - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vanessasmithdesigns/" rel="nofollow">@vanessasmithdesigns</a></li> <li>Corrado Lark - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CorradoLark/" rel="nofollow">@corradolark</a></li> <li>Jennifer Lassonde <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scrappy-plied-two-night-strand" rel="nofollow">@bostonjen1</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><a href="https://www.swankyemuknits.com" rel="nofollow">Swanky Emu Knits</a></strong></p> <h3>Sorrell Soiree!</h3> <p>Sunday, May 30<br> Local: 10am-noon in front of the shop (1 Court St, Lebanon NH)<br> Not local: All day online! Post with *<em>#makegoodsorrel *</em></p> <p>We&#39;ll be choosing the winner of our contest on Monday, May 31.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 26: Do You See What I See?Do You See What I See?RadioLab episode about color - Colors

Stephen West on Instagram: @westknits

Either way, great progress for bébé.

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]]>09794ce0-040a-434e-b8c4-da5856eaaa03Tue, 18 May 2021 10:00:00 -050036:21nofull26 <p>RadioLab episode about color - <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/episodes/211119-colors" rel="nofollow">Colors</a></p> <p>Stephen West on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/westknits" rel="nofollow">@westknits</a></p> <p><em>Either way, great progress for bébé.</em></p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week?</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barnhardt" rel="nofollow">Barnhardt</a>, designed by Norah Gaughan</li> </ul> <h3>Sorrel soiree!</h3> <p>Sunday, March 30, 10am-noon (if you&#39;re local) or all day on Instagram! </p> <h1>makegoodsorrel</h1><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 25: Marling and MarlingMarling and MarlingMarling is both a technique you can do in your knitting, and a type of yarn.

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Magic Knot Tutorial

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Magic Knot Tutorial

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]]>5d33d0f7-bbca-4d4a-84be-6b9c236a48f5Tue, 11 May 2021 10:00:00 -050038:29nofull25 <p>Marling is both a technique you can do in your knitting, and a type of yarn.</p> <p>Patterns we mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/roy-g-biv-6" rel="nofollow">Roy G. Biv</a>, designed by by Park Williams </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono" rel="nofollow">Penguono</a>, designed by Stephen West</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=7pr6n4kEFgY&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow">Magic Knot Tutorial</a></p> <p>Yarn we mentioned this week:</p> <ul> <li>Spincycle Yarns<a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/dream-state" rel="nofollow"> Dream State</a></li> <li>Spincycle Yarns <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/versus" rel="nofollow">Versus</a></li> <li>Brooklyn Tweed <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/shelter" rel="nofollow">Shelter</a></li> <li>Brooklyn Tweed <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/loft" rel="nofollow">Loft</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pliedyarns.com" rel="nofollow">Plied</a></li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 24: BurnoutBurnoutSupport make good: a knitting podcast

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]]>599c3634-4ecf-49de-a8f9-8fb585e2368fTue, 04 May 2021 10:00:00 -050030:23nofull24 <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 23: MendingMendingWhat do you do if you tear, snag, or stain your hand knits... or have a (gasp) MOTH ATTACK? This week we talk mending!

@bookhou on instagram: visible mending tutorials/videos

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@bookhou on instagram: visible mending tutorials/videos

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Sorrel Soiree!

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]]>4ca2a891-85e4-47f8-adf3-4d0d38b434c9Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -050044:08nofull23 <p>What do you do if you tear, snag, or stain your hand knits... or have a (gasp) MOTH ATTACK? This week we talk mending! </p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookhou/" rel="nofollow">@bookhou</a> on instagram: visible mending tutorials/videos</p> <h3>Some materials you might want to have on hand:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bookhou.com/collections/for-makers/products/mushroom" rel="nofollow">Darning Mushroom</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bookhou.com/collections/for-makers/products/mending-kit" rel="nofollow">Mending Kit</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/katrinkles/products/darning-mending-loom-kit" rel="nofollow">Darning &amp; Mending Loom</a> by Katrinkles</li> </ul> <h3>Sorrel Soiree!</h3> <p>Hashtag to enter: #makegoodsorrel<br> Follow us on instagram [@makegoodpod](instagram.com/makegoodpod)</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 22: Speckled, Marled, Variegated, Oh My!!!Speckled, Marled, Variegated, Oh My!!!We're talking about the aesthetic of the yarn, not the fiber content or construction.

Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website


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Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website


Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry


What's On Our Needles


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]]>59bbe279-9a1c-44ac-b0d4-a4b3dd9fb114Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -050043:52nofull22 <p>We&#39;re talking about the aesthetic of the yarn, not the fiber content or construction. </p> <h3>Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool &amp; Pine&#39;s website</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.woolandpine.com/spring-sorrel" rel="nofollow">Spring Sorrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.woolandpine.com/product-page/summer-sorrel" rel="nofollow">Summer Sorrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.woolandpine.com/product-page/sorrel" rel="nofollow">Sorrel</a></li> </ul> <h3>Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-sorrel" rel="nofollow">Spring Sorrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-sorrel" rel="nofollow">Summer Sorrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sorrel-15" rel="nofollow">Sorrel</a> <strong>#makegoodsorrel</strong></li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s On Our Needles</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-buttshorts" rel="nofollow">Ripple Buttshorts</a> designed by Jessie Maed</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barnhardt" rel="nofollow">Barnhardt</a> designed by Norah Gaughan</li> </ul> <p><strong>Email your questions to <a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 21: Warm Weather KnitsWarm Weather KnitsMake a good warm weather knit choice!

Patterns we mentioned in this episode:


Elizabeth Zimmerman's Sewn Bind Off Tutorial (not a video) by Andrea Rangel

The Sorrel KAL Continues!


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Patterns we mentioned in this episode:


Elizabeth Zimmerman's Sewn Bind Off Tutorial (not a video) by Andrea Rangel

The Sorrel KAL Continues!


What's on our needles this week


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]]>4e72ea98-90d8-43f2-8b92-c26aec4a3b7aTue, 13 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -050055:01nofull21 <p>Make a good warm weather knit choice!</p> <p><strong>Patterns we mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drift-12" rel="nofollow">Drift</a> designed by Kristen Finlay</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/edie-8" rel="nofollow">Edie</a> designed by Isabell Kraemer</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/good-day-tee" rel="nofollow">Good Day Tee</a> designed by Annie Lupton</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lounging-top--fingering" rel="nofollow">Lounging Top</a> designed by Joji Locatelli</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/median" rel="nofollow">Median</a> designed by Andi Satterlund</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rift-7" rel="nofollow">Rift</a> designed by Jacqueline Cieslak</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trusty-toe-up-socks" rel="nofollow">Trusty Toe Up Socks</a> designed by Tanis Lavallee</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks" rel="nofollow">DRK Everyday Socks</a> designed by Andrea Mowry</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sundae-socks" rel="nofollow">Sundae Socks</a> designed by Shannon Squire</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elephant-socks" rel="nofollow">Elephant Socks</a> designed by Dawn Handerson</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.andrearangel.com/tutorial-blog/sewnbindoff" rel="nofollow">Elizabeth Zimmerman&#39;s Sewn Bind Off Tutorial</a> (not a video) by Andrea Rangel</p> <h3>The Sorrel KAL Continues!</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sorrel-15" rel="nofollow">Sorrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-sorrel" rel="nofollow">Spring Sorrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-sorrel" rel="nofollow">Summer Sorrel</a> ... all designed by Wool &amp; Pine</li> </ul> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles this week</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barnhardt" rel="nofollow">Barnhardt</a> by Norah Gaughan</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-buttshorts" rel="nofollow">Ripple Buttshorts</a> by Jessie Maed</li> </ul> <p><strong>Have a question you&#39;d like us to answer on a future episode? Email us at <a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 20: Counterfeit GoodsCounterfeit GoodsToday we're talking about the counterfeit Chiaogoo needles currently being sold on Amazon and how to protect yourself when shopping online.

*How to spot a fake: *Chiaogoo's guide to spotting counterfeit needle sets

The real deal:


Sorrel Kits at Scratch

Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website


Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry


Instagram live @makegood Sunday, April 11
#makegoodsorrel

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Patterns mentioned in Dear Scratch this week


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*How to spot a fake: *Chiaogoo's guide to spotting counterfeit needle sets

The real deal:


Sorrel Kits at Scratch

Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website


Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry


Instagram live @makegood Sunday, April 11
#makegoodsorrel

What's on our needles?


Patterns mentioned in Dear Scratch this week


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]]>1d8a7eec-9d37-4777-9ff4-148977217b5dTue, 06 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -050038:24nofull20 <p>Today we&#39;re talking about the counterfeit Chiaogoo needles currently being sold on Amazon and how to protect yourself when shopping online.</p> <p>*<em>How to spot a fake: *</em><a href="http://www.chiaogoo.com/counterfeits/" rel="nofollow">Chiaogoo&#39;s guide to spotting counterfeit needle sets</a></p> <p><strong>The real deal:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/chiaogoo-interchangeable-sets/products/chiaogoo-2-3-twist-mini-shortie-interchangeable-set" rel="nofollow">Twist Mini/Shortie Set US 0-3 (Red)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/chiaogoo-interchangeable-sets/products/chiaogoo-2-3-twist-shortie-interchangeable-set-us-4-8" rel="nofollow">Twist Shortie Set US 2-8 (Blue)</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/make-good-sorrel-kal" rel="nofollow">Sorrel Kits at Scratch</a></p> <h3>Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool &amp; Pine&#39;s website</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.woolandpine.com/spring-sorrel" rel="nofollow">Spring Sorrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.woolandpine.com/product-page/summer-sorrel" rel="nofollow">Summer Sorrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.woolandpine.com/product-page/sorrel" rel="nofollow">Sorrel</a></li> </ul> <h3>Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-sorrel" rel="nofollow">Spring Sorrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-sorrel" rel="nofollow">Summer Sorrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sorrel-15" rel="nofollow">Sorrel</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Instagram live @makegood Sunday, April 11</strong><br> <strong>#makegoodsorrel</strong></p> <h3>What&#39;s on our needles?</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barnhardt" rel="nofollow">Barnhardt</a>, designed by Norah Gaughan, knit in <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/nurtured" rel="nofollow">Julie Asselin Nurtured</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-buttshorts" rel="nofollow">Ripple Buttshorts</a>, designed by Jessie Maed, knit in <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/the-farmers-daughter-fibers/products/blush-bashful-fingering-weight" rel="nofollow">Farmers Daughter Moon Sisters</a></li> </ul> <h3>Patterns mentioned in Dear Scratch this week</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-black-skirt" rel="nofollow">Little Black Skirt</a>, designed by Skeindeer Knits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alaska-skirt" rel="nofollow">Alaska Skirt,</a> designed by Alexandria Wenninger</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lotta-12" rel="nofollow">Lotta dress</a>, designed by Marie Greene</li> </ul> <p><strong>Send us your questions at <a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 19: Find Your FitFind Your FitThis week we talk about making decisions about fit and ease to create knitted garments you'll love!

Embody by Jacquelline Cieslak
My Body Model

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Embody by Jacquelline Cieslak
My Body Model

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]]>e161b34a-e648-4341-8282-6490290ce158Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -050057:44nofull19 <p>This week we talk about making decisions about fit and ease to create knitted garments you&#39;ll love! </p> <p><a href="https://pompommag.com/products/embody-jacqueline-cieslak" rel="nofollow">Embody</a> by Jacquelline Cieslak <br> <a href="https://www.mybodymodel.com" rel="nofollow">My Body Model</a></p> <h3>Designers we talked about this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jessie-maed-designs" rel="nofollow">Jessie Maed</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/poison-grrls" rel="nofollow">PoisonGrrls</a></li> </ul> <h3>Patterns mentioned in this week&#39;s episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sandoval" rel="nofollow">Sandoval Sweater</a> designed by This Bird Knits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barnhardt" rel="nofollow">Barnhardt Sweater</a> designed by Norah Gaughan</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flutter-buttshorts" rel="nofollow">Flutter Buttshorts</a> designed by Jessie Maed</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/justins-flannel" rel="nofollow">Justin&#39;s Flannel</a> designed by Alicia Plummer</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sisterhood-set" rel="nofollow">Sisterhood Set</a> designed by Jen Peck</li> </ul> <p><strong>email your questions to <a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong><br> <strong>Follow us on instagram @makegoodpod</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 18: ColorworkColorworkThis week we're talking about colorwork! Stranded (or fairisle), mosaic, intarsia, brioche, how to catch floats, what to do with dominant colors.... this is a 10,000 foot view of a variety of colorwork methods and techniques. This week's Dear Scratch letter gets a sort-of answer about yarn weight substitution.

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Colour Dominance by Ysolda Teague

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Catching Floats tutorial

Colour Dominance by Ysolda Teague

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]]>30a1f429-682d-4d1e-9abd-9d8e57896117Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -050048:29nofull18 <p>This week we&#39;re talking about colorwork! Stranded (or fairisle), mosaic, intarsia, brioche, how to catch floats, what to do with dominant colors.... this is a 10,000 foot view of a variety of colorwork methods and techniques. This week&#39;s Dear Scratch letter gets a sort-of answer about yarn weight substitution.</p> <p><a href="https://paper-tiger.net/2015/03/19/trapping-long-floats-in-stranded-colorwork/" rel="nofollow">Catching Floats tutorial</a></p> <p><a href="https://ysolda.com/blogs/journal/colour-dominance" rel="nofollow">Colour Dominance</a> by Ysolda Teague</p> <h3>Tools mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://corinalunita.com/products/knitting-colorwork-ring" rel="nofollow">colorwork rings</a> from Corina Lunita</li> <li><a href="https://www.atomicknitting.co.uk/portuguese-knitting-pins/" rel="nofollow">Portugese knitting pin</a> from Atomic Knitting</li> </ul> <h3>Patterns mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li>Mosaic: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/promises-in-the-dark" rel="nofollow">Promises in the Dark</a> by Cheryl Faust</li> <li>Mosaic: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/assookinakii" rel="nofollow">Assookinakii</a> by Candice English</li> <li>Intarsia: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=shinysuperhero&sort=recently-popular&view=captioned_thumbs&page=1" rel="nofollow">Shinysuperhero</a></li> <li>Intarsia: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kaffe-fassett" rel="nofollow">Kaffe Fassett</a></li> <li>Brioche: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/luna-31" rel="nofollow">Luna</a> by Anna Strandberg</li> <li>Brioche: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beginners-brioche-cowl" rel="nofollow">Beginner Brioche Cowl</a> by Lavanya Patricella</li> <li>Brioche: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sprouting-brioche-baby-blanket" rel="nofollow">Sprouting Brioche Baby Blanket</a> by Lavanya Patricella</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flutter-buttshorts" rel="nofollow">Flutter buttshorts</a> by Jessie Maed</li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 17: Cashmere People Cashmere People This week we interview Casey Ryder, owner of Portfiber in Portland, ME and US distributor of Cashmere People Yarns!

Cashmere People Yarns

Portfiber (Casey's shop)

Cashmere People Yarns at Scratch

Crystal Star Wrap designed by Jen Peck

Aroha | Aloha Knitalong

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Cashmere People Yarns

Portfiber (Casey's shop)

Cashmere People Yarns at Scratch

Crystal Star Wrap designed by Jen Peck

Aroha | Aloha Knitalong

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]]>68f4ce13-870c-42f2-acab-146c4e305dcdTue, 09 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -050046:40nofull17 <p>This week we interview Casey Ryder, owner of Portfiber in Portland, ME and US distributor of Cashmere People Yarns!</p> <p><a href="https://cashmerepeopleyarns.com" rel="nofollow">Cashmere People Yarns</a></p> <p><a href="https://portfiber.com" rel="nofollow">Portfiber</a> (Casey&#39;s shop)</p> <p><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/cashgora-sport" rel="nofollow">Cashmere People Yarns</a> at Scratch</p> <p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crystal-star-wrap" rel="nofollow">Crystal Star Wrap</a> designed by Jen Peck</p> <p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/series-1-mana-wahine" rel="nofollow">Aroha | Aloha Knitalong</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 16: SwatchingSwatchingToday's episode is all about swatching. Yay swatching! This week's Dear Scratch segment is about combining different yarn of the same weight in the sasme project.

Fold in the cheese!

Swatch pictures on our Instagram

The Chinese Inch is a real thing, more appropriately called a cun: Cun (unit) on Wikipedia

March of the Penguonos will be Saturday, March 6 from noon - 2pm

Tools we mentioned this week:


Designers we mentioned this week:


Submit an email for a future Dear Scratch segment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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]]>Today's episode is all about swatching. Yay swatching! This week's Dear Scratch segment is about combining different yarn of the same weight in the sasme project.

Fold in the cheese!

Swatch pictures on our Instagram

The Chinese Inch is a real thing, more appropriately called a cun: Cun (unit) on Wikipedia

March of the Penguonos will be Saturday, March 6 from noon - 2pm

Tools we mentioned this week:


Designers we mentioned this week:


Submit an email for a future Dear Scratch segment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Follow us on Instagram

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]]>38463d4f-24e2-44dd-bdd6-ccaaee62845bTue, 02 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -050044:55nofull16 <p>Today&#39;s episode is all about swatching. Yay swatching! This week&#39;s Dear Scratch segment is about combining different yarn of the same weight in the sasme project.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NywzrUJnmTo" rel="nofollow">Fold in the cheese!</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4ITDcLpCe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow">Swatch pictures on our Instagram</a></p> <p>The Chinese Inch is a real thing, more appropriately called a cun: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cun_(unit)" rel="nofollow">Cun (unit) on Wikipedia</a></p> <p><strong>March of the Penguonos will be Saturday, March 6 from noon - 2pm</strong></p> <h3>Tools we mentioned this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/search?type=product&q=swatch*+gauge*" rel="nofollow">Swatch gauges</a></li> </ul> <h3>Designers we mentioned this week:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/webster-street-knittery" rel="nofollow">Jen Peck: Webster Street Knittery</a> @websterstreetknittery</li> </ul> <h3>Submit an email for a future Dear Scratch segment by emailing us at <a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></h3> <h3><a href="http://www.instagram.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">Follow us on Instagram</a></h3><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 15: Inspiration/MotivationInspiration/MotivationThis episode is all about inspiration - where we find it, how we keep it, and what we want to do with it!

Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about planning for knitting during a post-COVID road trip.

Makers mentioned this week


Patterns mentioned this week


Products mentioned this week


iPad apps: GoodNotes, KnitCompanion

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Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about planning for knitting during a post-COVID road trip.

Makers mentioned this week


Patterns mentioned this week


Products mentioned this week


iPad apps: GoodNotes, KnitCompanion

[@makegoodpod](instagram.com/makegoodpod)
email us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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]]>05b1ec83-1bb1-4e39-a321-8152f54270bfTue, 23 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -050049:44nofull15 <p>This episode is all about inspiration - where we find it, how we keep it, and what we want to do with it!</p> <p>Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about planning for knitting during a post-COVID road trip.</p> <h3>Makers mentioned this week</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamesnwatts/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">James N Watts</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tentacularly/" rel="nofollow">Tentacularly</a></li> </ul> <h3>Patterns mentioned this week</h3> <ul> <li>Back Roads Wrap by Brienne Moody (still being test knit, no link!)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/reunion-cardigan" rel="nofollow">Reunion Cardigan</a> by Brienne Moody</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barnhardt" rel="nofollow">Barnhardt</a> by Norah Gaughan</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/evendoon-pullover" rel="nofollow">Evendoon Pullover</a> by Kate Davies</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/monstera-7" rel="nofollow">Monstera</a> by Chantal Belisle</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hester-5" rel="nofollow">Hester</a> by Bristol Ivy</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drift-12" rel="nofollow">Drift</a> by Kristen Finley</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/earth-and-air" rel="nofollow">Earth and Air</a> by James N Watts</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crux-3" rel="nofollow">Crux</a> by Kindred Red (Amalia)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/paper-dolls" rel="nofollow">Paper Dolls</a> by Kate Davies</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strange-brew" rel="nofollow">Strange Brew</a> by Tin Can Knits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forager-4" rel="nofollow">forager</a> by Isabel Kraemer </li> </ul> <h3>Products mentioned this week</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/pompom-quarterly/products/preorder-issue-36-spring-2021" rel="nofollow">pom pom quarterly Issue 36 preorder</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/elder" rel="nofollow">Elder</a> from Ritual Dyes</li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/cocoknits/products/project-portfolio" rel="nofollow">Project Portfolio</a> from Cocoknits</li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/cocoknits/products/makers-keep" rel="nofollow">Maker&#39;s Keep</a> from Cocoknits</li> </ul> <p>iPad apps: GoodNotes, KnitCompanion</p> <p><strong>[@makegoodpod](instagram.com/makegoodpod)</strong><br> <strong>email us at <a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 14: Tainted WoolTainted WoolNo show notes this week, because linking to anything we talked about this week would be in poor form.

UGH.

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UGH.

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]]>ce7c0b5b-7f50-4207-9412-09346392be19Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -050043:05nofull14 <p>No show notes this week, because linking to anything we talked about this week would be in poor form.</p> <p>UGH.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 13: FiberpaloozaFiberpaloozaThis week, we're taking you on a barnyard journey.

At one point in this episode we were talking about "hair follicle" when what we really meant was "hair cuticle." Sorry about that!

Fiber Type Guide

Click here to see our blog post about different fiber types!

On our needles

Penguono by Stephen West
DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

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At one point in this episode we were talking about "hair follicle" when what we really meant was "hair cuticle." Sorry about that!

Fiber Type Guide

Click here to see our blog post about different fiber types!

On our needles

Penguono by Stephen West
DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>e504bb3d-3359-4700-9c46-8c7cd4dea140Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -050049:04nofull13 <p>This week, we&#39;re taking you on a barnyard journey.</p> <p>At one point in this episode we were talking about &quot;hair follicle&quot; when what we really meant was &quot;hair cuticle.&quot; Sorry about that!</p> <h3>Fiber Type Guide</h3> <p><a href="https://blog.scratchsupplyco.com/stitchwitch/fiber-type" rel="nofollow">Click here to see our blog post about different fiber types!</a></p> <h3>On our needles</h3> <p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono" rel="nofollow">Penguono</a> by Stephen West<br> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks" rel="nofollow">DRK Everyday Socks</a> by Andrea Mowry</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 12: Knitter Tips and ToolsKnitter Tips and ToolsWe're always learning new things from the fiber community! Today we're sharing some of our favorite tips and tools that make our knitting lives better.

Links to some of our favorite things:


Email us and tell us about your favorite tools and tips!
dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

On our needles:

Penguono by Stephen West
Tomás Pullover by Joji Locatelli
DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry
Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry

make good stashdown:

Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals?

Details:

  • We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime!
  • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
  • The winner of a $150 gift card to Scratch was announced on our Instagram on February 1st!
  • Not finished? No worries, neither is Jessica. Keep knitting! What happens next?
  • MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!

Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Brought to you by We're always learning new things from the fiber community! Today we're sharing some of our favorite tips and tools that make our knitting lives better.

Links to some of our favorite things:


Email us and tell us about your favorite tools and tips!
dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

On our needles:

Penguono by Stephen West
Tomás Pullover by Joji Locatelli
DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry
Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry

make good stashdown:

Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals?

Details:

  • We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime!
  • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
  • The winner of a $150 gift card to Scratch was announced on our Instagram on February 1st!
  • Not finished? No worries, neither is Jessica. Keep knitting! What happens next?
  • MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!

Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

Support make good: a knitting podcast

]]>0c8ffac1-7a54-49b6-a496-78d36848d2d9Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -050043:06nofull12Scratch Supply Co.Episode 11: Short RowsShort RowsShort rows are your friends! Join us on a deep dive into the what, how, and why of these delightfully short sections of knitting that will make your finished projects fit like a dream!

Short row resources:

_Patterns with short rows that we mentioned: _


Short row tutorials:


On our needles:

Penguono by Stephen West
DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

make good stashdown:

Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals?

Details:

  • We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime!
  • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
  • Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like!
  • You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod
  • On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch!
  • MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!

Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

photo credit: The Rain Outside Shawl © Softsweater Knits

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]]>Short rows are your friends! Join us on a deep dive into the what, how, and why of these delightfully short sections of knitting that will make your finished projects fit like a dream!

Short row resources:

_Patterns with short rows that we mentioned: _


Short row tutorials:


On our needles:

Penguono by Stephen West
DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

make good stashdown:

Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals?

Details:

  • We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime!
  • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
  • Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like!
  • You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod
  • On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch!
  • MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!

Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

photo credit: The Rain Outside Shawl © Softsweater Knits

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]]>e72ea2b3-45cc-43b3-abd8-da5cb0ae2bdbTue, 26 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -050046:37nofull11 <p>Short rows are your friends! Join us on a deep dive into the what, how, and why of these delightfully short sections of knitting that will make your finished projects fit like a dream!</p> <h3>Short row resources:</h3> <p>_Patterns with short rows that we mentioned: _</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ursa-3" rel="nofollow">Ursa Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak</a> (links to Ravelry)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-rain-outside" rel="nofollow">The Rain Outside by Sylvia McFadden</a> (links to Ravelry)</li> </ul> <p><em>Short row tutorials:</em></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/I3BrIMIdO-c" rel="nofollow">Wrap and Turn short rows (w&amp;t) - Purl Soho on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://blog.tincanknits.com/2015/05/14/german-short-rows/" rel="nofollow">German short rows (gsr or ds - double stitch) - TinCanKnits blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asatricosa.com/japanese-short-rows/" rel="nofollow">Japanese short rows - Åsa Tricosa blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-knit-shadow-wrap-short-rows" rel="nofollow">Shadow wrap short rows - CocoKnits website (video and blog)</a></li> <li><a href="https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-knit-yarn-over-short-rows" rel="nofollow">Yarn over short rows - Cocoknits blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asatricosa.com/zigguratbook/" rel="nofollow">Åsa Tricosa Ziggurat book</a></li> </ul> <h3>On our needles:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono" rel="nofollow">Penguono</a> by Stephen West<br> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks" rel="nofollow">DRK Everyday Socks</a> by Andrea Mowry</p> <h3>make good stashdown:</h3> <p>Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year&#39;s stashbusting project will be Stephen West&#39;s <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono" rel="nofollow">Penguono</a>. Even though the KAL has started, there&#39;s still time to join! Really, isn&#39;t being fashionably late #goals?</p> <p>Details: </p> <ul> <li> We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime!</li> <li> Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags <strong>#makegoodstashdown</strong> and <strong>#makegoodpenguono</strong></li> <li> Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you&#39;d like!</li> <li> You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scratchsupplyco/" rel="nofollow">@makegoodpod</a></li> <li> On February 1st we&#39;ll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/" rel="nofollow">Scratch</a>! </li> <li> MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!</li> </ul> <p>Follow us on our new Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makegoodpod/" rel="nofollow">@makegoodpod</a></p> <p>Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p>Brought to you by <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/" rel="nofollow">Scratch Supply Co. </a></p> <p>photo credit: The Rain Outside Shawl © <a href="https://www.instagram.com/softsweater/" rel="nofollow">Softsweater Knits</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.Episode 10: Picking PatternsPicking PatternsThis week we talk about where we get our knitting patterns, and how access to patterns (and becoming a designer!) has changed over the years. We also answer a Dear Scratch question about yarn bleeding during blocking... yikes!

If you're curious about our littlest, naughtiest dog Charlie, you can see him on our website!

Websites:


Publications:


NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, designers and patterns mentioned will link to Ravelry pages.

Designers mentioned:


Patterns mentioned:

  • Ripple Buttshorts - Jessie Maed Designs
  • The Rain Outside - Sylvia McFadden
  • Sandoval - This.Bird.Knits
  • Lotta - Marie Greene
  • Flax - Tin Can Knits
  • This week we talk about where we get our knitting patterns, and how access to patterns (and becoming a designer!) has changed over the years. We also answer a Dear Scratch question about yarn bleeding during blocking... yikes!

    If you're curious about our littlest, naughtiest dog Charlie, you can see him on our website!

    Websites:


    Publications:


    NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, designers and patterns mentioned will link to Ravelry pages.

    Designers mentioned:


    Patterns mentioned:


    On our needles:

    Penguono by Stephen West
    Tomás Pullover - Joji Locatelli
    DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

    make good stashdown:

    Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals?

    Details:

    • We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime!
    • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
    • Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like!
    • You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod
    • On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch!
    • MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!

    Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

    Episode photo credit: Katriina Luotonen

    Support make good: a knitting podcast

    ]]>    ac4488b7-69cb-4865-b9f2-3692d7bfa668Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -050055:15nofull10Scratch Supply Co.Episode 9: Needles are a Knitter's Best FriendNeedles are a Knitter's Best FriendThis week we talk about needles! There are so many options available, it can feel a little overwhelming. Fortunately, that means that there's a set out there for everyone! Plus we have a quick chat about the variety of yarn produced by different sheep breeds.

    All the needles we love:

    Wood needles
    * Knitter's Pride Ginger Interchangeable Needles and Full Ginger Sets
    * Mindful Collection Cables

    Metal needles
    * ChiaoGoo TWIST Interchangeable Needles and Full ChiaoGoo Sets
    * ChiaoGoo Mini Sets
    * Addi Flexi Flips

    Ergonomic needles
    * Knitter's Pride Cubics Interchangeable Needles and Full Cubics Sets
    * Prym Ergonomic Knitting Needles

    Double pointed needles (DPNS)
    * Pony Pearls
    * Ginger DPN's
    * ChiaoGoo DPN's

    On our needles:

    Penguono by Stephen West
    DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

    Patterns mentioned:

    Lotta by Marie Greene
    * Wilder from Spincycle Yarns

    Coofle by Kate Davies Designs
    * Weld from Hudson + West Co.
    * Maven from Ritual Dyes

    Sassy Cardigan Sweater by Bonnie Desroches
    * Elder from Ritual Dyes

    Breed specific yarn:

    Icelandic wool:
    Lopi

    Highland wool:
    Highland from Harrisville Designs
    This week we talk about needles! There are so many options available, it can feel a little overwhelming. Fortunately, that means that there's a set out there for everyone! Plus we have a quick chat about the variety of yarn produced by different sheep breeds.

    All the needles we love:

    Wood needles
    * Knitter's Pride Ginger Interchangeable Needles and Full Ginger Sets
    * Mindful Collection Cables

    Metal needles
    * ChiaoGoo TWIST Interchangeable Needles and Full ChiaoGoo Sets
    * ChiaoGoo Mini Sets
    * Addi Flexi Flips

    Ergonomic needles
    * Knitter's Pride Cubics Interchangeable Needles and Full Cubics Sets
    * Prym Ergonomic Knitting Needles

    Double pointed needles (DPNS)
    * Pony Pearls
    * Ginger DPN's
    * ChiaoGoo DPN's

    On our needles:

    Penguono by Stephen West
    DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry

    Patterns mentioned:

    Lotta by Marie Greene
    * Wilder from Spincycle Yarns

    Coofle by Kate Davies Designs
    * Weld from Hudson + West Co.
    * Maven from Ritual Dyes

    Sassy Cardigan Sweater by Bonnie Desroches
    * Elder from Ritual Dyes

    Breed specific yarn:

    Icelandic wool:
    Lopi

    Highland wool:
    Highland from Harrisville Designs
    Woolstok from Blue Sky Fibers

    Cormo & Corriedale:
    Forge from Hudson + West Co.
    (I misspoke and said that Shelter contained Correidale. Wrong! It's a blend of Targhee & Columbia)

    Rambouillet:
    Wilder from Spincycle Yarns
    Maven from Ritual Dyes
    Elder from Ritual Dyes
    Pishkun from The Farmer's Daughter Fibers
    Recollect from The Farmer's Daughter Fibers

    Shetland:
    Sunrise Hill Farm
    Shetland from Harrisville Designs

    Blue Faced Liecester:
    Sunrise Hill Farm

    Targhee:
    Nurtured from Julie Asselin
    Quarry from Brooklyn Tweed
    Shelter from Brooklyn Tweed

    make good stashdown:

    Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals?

    Details:

    • Cast-On January 4th (or whenever... this is pretty laid back!)
    • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
    • Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like!
    • You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod
    • On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch!
    • MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come!

    Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

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    ]]>d97b8b2d-d349-4074-a5ae-32b705fb16a0Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -050001:00:39nofull9Scratch Supply Co.    Episode 8: 2021 Stashdown & Goals2021 Stashdown & Goalsmake good stashdown:

    Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL. This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Today we're talking about some of the technical aspects of pattern (size, gauge, choosing yarns, etc.) and we hope that you'll knit a Penguono with us!

    Details:

    • Cast-On January 4th (or whenever... this is pretty laid back!)
    • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
    • Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like!
    • You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod
    • On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch!

    Patterns mentioned:


    On our needles:


    Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

    Support make good: a knitting podcast

    ]]>    make good stashdown:

    Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL. This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono. Today we're talking about some of the technical aspects of pattern (size, gauge, choosing yarns, etc.) and we hope that you'll knit a Penguono with us!

    Details:

    • Cast-On January 4th (or whenever... this is pretty laid back!)
    • Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono
    • Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like!
    • You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod
    • On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch!

    Patterns mentioned:


    On our needles:


    Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co.

    Support make good: a knitting podcast

    ]]>    08c19936-faa2-49c2-a737-be39ba028cecTue, 05 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -050056:14nofull8 <h3>make good stashdown:</h3> <p>Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL. This year&#39;s stashbusting project will be Stephen West&#39;s <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono" rel="nofollow">Penguono</a>. Today we&#39;re talking about some of the technical aspects of pattern (size, gauge, choosing yarns, etc.) and we hope that you&#39;ll knit a Penguono with us!</p> <p>Details: </p> <ul> <li> Cast-On January 4th (or whenever... this is pretty laid back!)</li> <li> Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags <strong>#makegoodstashdown</strong> and <strong>#makegoodpenguono</strong></li> <li> Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you&#39;d like!</li> <li> You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scratchsupplyco/" rel="nofollow">@makegoodpod</a></li> <li> On February 1st we&#39;ll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/" rel="nofollow">Scratch</a>! </li> </ul> <h3>Patterns mentioned:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono" rel="nofollow">Penguono</a> by Stephen West</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/roy-g-biv-6" rel="nofollow">Roy G Biv</a> by Park Williams</li> </ul> <h3>On our needles:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks" rel="nofollow">DRK Everyday Socks</a> by Andrea Mowry</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-crossed-2" rel="nofollow">Star Crossed</a> by Jacqueline Cieslak * <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/forge" rel="nofollow">Forge from Hudson + West Co.</a> * <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/dream-state" rel="nofollow">Dream State from Spincycle Yarns</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forager-4" rel="nofollow">Forager</a> by Isabell Kraemer * <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/elder" rel="nofollow">Elder from Ritual Dyes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/good-old-friend" rel="nofollow">Good Old Friend</a> by Veera Välimäki * <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/eco-cashmere" rel="nofollow">Eco-Cashmere from Blue Sky Fibers</a></li> </ul> <p>Follow us on our new Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scratchsupplyco/" rel="nofollow">@makegoodpod</a></p> <p>Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p>Brought to you by <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/" rel="nofollow">Scratch Supply Co. </a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.    Episode 7: All About StashAll About StashThis week we talk about our relationship with our stashes. We identify three types of stash-havers, and talk about ways to change (if that's what you want to do)!

    We're also getting ready for our first annual Stashdown. This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono.

    Patterns mentioned:


    We recorded this episode out of order and totally do have a podcast instagram! @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com).

    Support make good: a knitting podcast

    ]]>    This week we talk about our relationship with our stashes. We identify three types of stash-havers, and talk about ways to change (if that's what you want to do)!

    We're also getting ready for our first annual Stashdown. This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono.

    Patterns mentioned:


    We recorded this episode out of order and totally do have a podcast instagram! @makegoodpod

    Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

    Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com).

    Support make good: a knitting podcast

    ]]>    cfcb2c3e-0368-49ad-96c4-2c635a9b9bddTue, 29 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -050048:50nofull7 <p>This week we talk about our relationship with our stashes. We identify three types of stash-havers, and talk about ways to change (if that&#39;s what you want to do)!</p> <p>We&#39;re also getting ready for our first annual Stashdown. This year&#39;s stashbusting project will be Stephen West&#39;s <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono" rel="nofollow">Penguono</a>.</p> <h3>Patterns mentioned:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/roy-g-biv-6" rel="nofollow"> Roy G Biv</a> by Park Williams</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-stay-pull" rel="nofollow">Stay Pull</a> by Park Williams</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-beekeepers-quilt" rel="nofollow">The Beekeeper&#39;s Quilt</a> by Tiny Owl Knits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/safe-at-home-blanket" rel="nofollow">Safe at Home Blanket</a> by Margaret Holzmann (we called it Stay at Home by mistake!)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/northeasterly" rel="nofollow">Northeasterly</a> by Skeinanigans</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-something" rel="nofollow">Simple Something Pullover</a> by Ankestrick</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snap-5" rel="nofollow">Snap</a> by Tin Can Knits</li> </ul> <p>We recorded this episode out of order and totally do have a podcast instagram! @makegoodpod</p> <p>Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p>Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). </p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.    Episode 6: The CurseThe CurseIn our first-ever holiday episode, we share listeners' stories of The Sweater Curse and gifts gone wrong.

    Check out our brand-new podcast Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Patterns Mentioned


    On Our Needles This Week


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    ]]>    In our first-ever holiday episode, we share listeners' stories of The Sweater Curse and gifts gone wrong.

    Check out our brand-new podcast Instagram account @makegoodpod

    Patterns Mentioned


    On Our Needles This Week


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    ]]>    24055d77-a0ca-42d4-af44-7920fcab2895Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -050027:56nofull6 <p>In our first-ever holiday episode, we share listeners&#39; stories of The Sweater Curse and gifts gone wrong.</p> <p>Check out our brand-new podcast Instagram account <a href="http://www.instagram.com/makegoodpod" rel="nofollow">@makegoodpod</a></p> <h3>Patterns Mentioned</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sandoval" rel="nofollow">Sandoval</a> by this.bird.knits</li> </ul> <h3>On Our Needles This Week</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks" rel="nofollow">DRK Everyday Socks</a> by Andrea Mowry</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forager-4" rel="nofollow">Forager</a> by Isabel Kraemer</li> </ul> <p>Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p>Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). </p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.    Episode 5: Warm the LineWarm the LineThis week we talk to Anne and Kathy, the organizers behind Warm the Line. Plus your blocking and end-weaving questions answered!

    Where to donate items for Georgia Runoff - Jan 5
    Stitch Witch Blog post about Warm the Line
    Warm the Line Merchandise on Spreadshirt

    Patterns & Designers who collaborated with Warm the Line:


    Anne's Instagram @bea.n.chardesignss

    Patterns mentioned:


    Weaving in Ends tutorials


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    ]]>    This week we talk to Anne and Kathy, the organizers behind Warm the Line. Plus your blocking and end-weaving questions answered!

    Where to donate items for Georgia Runoff - Jan 5
    Stitch Witch Blog post about Warm the Line
    Warm the Line Merchandise on Spreadshirt

    Patterns & Designers who collaborated with Warm the Line:


    Anne's Instagram @bea.n.chardesignss

    Patterns mentioned:


    Weaving in Ends tutorials


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    ]]>    ea0e9d8c-0592-44c6-b660-1f84fb8f7b59Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -050056:12nofull5 <p>This week we talk to Anne and Kathy, the organizers behind Warm the Line. Plus your blocking and end-weaving questions answered!</p> <p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lnhEcYFDcS431ya3eEeN4UIto0saxsAZ/view" rel="nofollow">Where to donate items for Georgia Runoff</a> - Jan 5 <br> <a href="https://blog.scratchsupplyco.com/stitchwitch/warm-the-line-2020" rel="nofollow">Stitch Witch Blog post about Warm the Line</a><br> <a href="https://shop.spreadshirt.com/warmtheline" rel="nofollow">Warm the Line Merchandise on Spreadshirt</a> </p> <h3>Patterns &amp; Designers who collaborated with Warm the Line:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/warm-the-line-beanie" rel="nofollow">Warm the Line Beanie</a> by Romi Hill </li> <li><a href="https://www.bzypeach.com/shop?Collection=Patterns" rel="nofollow">Patterns</a> by BzyPeach </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rise-up-beanie" rel="nofollow">Rise Up Beanie</a> by Shannon Larson </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mighty-oak-hat" rel="nofollow">Mighty Oak Hat</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mighty-oak-cowl" rel="nofollow">Mighty Oak Cowl </a> by Sarah Goodwin</li> </ul> <p>Anne&#39;s Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bea.n.chardesigns/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@bea.n.chardesignss</a></p> <h3>Patterns mentioned:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/willa-13" rel="nofollow">Willa Tee</a> by This Bird Knits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaleidoscope-sweater-3" rel="nofollow">Kaleidoscope Sweater</a> from Knit Collage</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/slipstravaganza" rel="nofollow">Slipstravaganza</a> by Stephen West</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-crossed-2" rel="nofollow">Star Crossed</a> by Jacqueline Cieslak</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks" rel="nofollow">DRK Everyday Socks</a> by Andrea Mowry</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forager-4" rel="nofollow">Forager</a> by Isabel Kraemer</li> </ul> <h3>Weaving in Ends tutorials</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/06/14/weaving-in-ends/" rel="nofollow">Weaving in Yarn Ends</a> from TinCanKnits</li> <li><a href="https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/techniques-depth-weave-ends/" rel="nofollow">Techniques in Depth: how to weave in ends</a> from Modern Daily Knitting</li> </ul> <p>Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p>Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). </p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.    Episode 4: Giftmas Guide 2020Giftmas Guide 2020This week's episode has some suggestions for quick gift knits and things knitters might have on their wishlist! Plus we answer an email about informational accessibility and chat about LYS culture.

    [2020 Giftmas Guide]((https://blog.scratchsupplyco.com/stitchwitch/2020-holiday-gift-guide) on our blog, with links to all items mentioned

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode


    On our needles

    Lambing Mitts by Veronika Jobe for Tolt Yarn & Wool in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter

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    ]]>    This week's episode has some suggestions for quick gift knits and things knitters might have on their wishlist! Plus we answer an email about informational accessibility and chat about LYS culture.

    [2020 Giftmas Guide]((https://blog.scratchsupplyco.com/stitchwitch/2020-holiday-gift-guide) on our blog, with links to all items mentioned

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode


    On our needles

    Lambing Mitts by Veronika Jobe for Tolt Yarn & Wool in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter

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    ]]>    957431c7-cc2b-4c6d-8998-651cd50594aeTue, 08 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -050035:56nofull4 <p>This week&#39;s episode has some suggestions for quick gift knits and things knitters might have on their wishlist! Plus we answer an email about informational accessibility and chat about LYS culture.</p> <p><strong>[2020 Giftmas Guide]((<a href="https://blog.scratchsupplyco.com/stitchwitch/2020-holiday-gift-guide" rel="nofollow">https://blog.scratchsupplyco.com/stitchwitch/2020-holiday-gift-guide</a>) on our blog, with links to all items mentioned</strong></p> <h3>Patterns mentioned in this week&#39;s episode</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harrisville-slippers" rel="nofollow">Harrisville Slippers</a> by Whitney Hayward </li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/antler-mittens" rel="nofollow">Antler Mittens</a> by Tin Can Knits</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/its-winter-somewhere-hat" rel="nofollow">It&#39;s Winter Somewhere Hat</a> by Fatimah Hinds</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/straight-as-an-arrow" rel="nofollow">Straight as an Arrow</a> by Fatimah Hinds</li> </ul> <h3>On our needles</h3> <p><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lambing-mitts" rel="nofollow">Lambing Mitts</a> by Veronika Jobe for Tolt Yarn &amp; Wool in Brooklyn Tweed <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/shelter" rel="nofollow">Shelter</a> </p> <p>Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p>Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). </p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.    Episode 3: Shawl Surprise!Shawl Surprise!Socks to shawls in 60 seconds!

    Patterns mentioned in this week's episode (all links go to Ravelry)


    Products mentioned in this week's episode


    On our needles this week

    • Jessica: Tomás Pullover, designed by Joji Locatelli, knit in Hudson & West Forge
    • Jessica: Star Crossed, designed by Jacqueline Cieslak, knit in Hudson & West Forge
    • Karen: Socks to shawls in 60 seconds!

      Patterns mentioned in this week's episode (all links go to Ravelry)


      Products mentioned in this week's episode


      On our needles this week


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      ]]>      8de47bdb-9b9a-4711-ba53-5b4cc16a1ca9Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -050056:52nofull3Scratch Supply Co.Episode 2: All About BlockingAll About BlockingCorrection: we mention in this episode that Eucalan needs to be rinsed out. It doesn't - we were both misremembering. Sorry about that!

      Today we talk about blocking your finished objects: what it is, how to do it, and how not to mess it up. Then get some suggestions for what to knit after your first sweater project.

      Mentioned in this week's episode


      On our needles this week


      Patterns mentioned in the Dear Scratch portion (all links go to Ravelry)


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      ]]>      Correction: we mention in this episode that Eucalan needs to be rinsed out. It doesn't - we were both misremembering. Sorry about that!

      Today we talk about blocking your finished objects: what it is, how to do it, and how not to mess it up. Then get some suggestions for what to knit after your first sweater project.

      Mentioned in this week's episode


      On our needles this week


      Patterns mentioned in the Dear Scratch portion (all links go to Ravelry)


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      ]]>      e39d73f0-a42f-4e54-af2a-77f23a64fc2bTue, 24 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -050042:04nofull2 <p><strong>Correction: we mention in this episode that Eucalan needs to be rinsed out. It doesn&#39;t - we were both misremembering. Sorry about that!</strong></p> <p>Today we talk about blocking your finished objects: what it is, how to do it, and how not to mess it up. Then get some suggestions for what to knit after your first sweater project.</p> <p><strong>Mentioned in this week&#39;s episode</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/blocking-supplies" rel="nofollow">Blocking Supplies at Scratch</a></li> <li>Tin Can Knits <a href="https://blog.tincanknits.com/2015/10/15/how-to-block-a-hand-knit-sweater/" rel="nofollow">How to Block a Handknit Sweater</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/gleener-ultimate-fuzz-remover-fabric-shaver?_pos=1&_sid=ee735ebab&_ss=r" rel="nofollow">Gleener</a> Sweater Care Tool</li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/products/darning-mending-loom-kit?_pos=1&_sid=04c86446e&_ss=r" rel="nofollow">Darning &amp; Mending Loom Kit</a> by Katrinkles</li> <li><a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/nunavut-qiviut" rel="nofollow">Nunavut Qiviut</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hilife-Steamer-Handheld-Clothing-Capacity/dp/B07HF3X6Y4/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=travel+steamer&qid=1606152940&sr=8-3" rel="nofollow">Travel Steamer</a> (link goes to Amazon)</li> <li>Cocoknits <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/cocoknits/products/sweater-care-kit" rel="nofollow">Sweater Care Kit</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>On our needles this week</strong></p> <ul> <li>Jessica: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tomas-pullover" rel="nofollow">Holiday Charm Set</a>, designed by Joji Locatelli, knit in <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/forge" rel="nofollow">Hudson &amp; West Forge</a></li> <li>Karen: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6" rel="nofollow">Cinnabar</a> shawl, designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/dyed-in-the-wool" rel="nofollow">Dyed in the Wool</a> and <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/versus" rel="nofollow">Versus</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Patterns mentioned in the Dear Scratch portion (all links go to Ravelry)</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wave-of-change-jacket" rel="nofollow">Wave of Change Jacket</a> by Denise Bayron</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fonda" rel="nofollow">Fonda</a> by Caitlin Hunter</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strange-brew" rel="nofollow">Strange Brew</a> by Tin Can Knits</li> </ul> <p>Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p>Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). </p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.      Episode 1: Welcome!Welcome!Thank you for downloading our first-ever episode!

      Meet your hosts, Jessica and Karen, and learn a little about Scratch Supply Co, the LYS they co-own. Then find out what happens when a family member asks for an exact replica of a commercially-available sweater as a gift. (Hint: not everyone is knitworthy!)

      On our needles this week


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      ]]>      Thank you for downloading our first-ever episode!

      Meet your hosts, Jessica and Karen, and learn a little about Scratch Supply Co, the LYS they co-own. Then find out what happens when a family member asks for an exact replica of a commercially-available sweater as a gift. (Hint: not everyone is knitworthy!)

      On our needles this week


      Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

      Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com).

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      ]]>      5499707f-1552-4d1c-bc6a-16bcdb2630bbMon, 16 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -050025:35nofull1 <p>Thank you for downloading our first-ever episode!</p> <p>Meet your hosts, Jessica and Karen, and learn a little about Scratch Supply Co, the LYS they co-own. Then find out what happens when a family member asks for an exact replica of a commercially-available sweater as a gift. (Hint: not everyone is knitworthy!)</p> <p><strong>On our needles this week</strong></p> <ul> <li>Jessica: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/holiday-charm-set" rel="nofollow">Holiday Charm Set</a>, designed by Susan B. Anderson, knit in <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/shetland" rel="nofollow">Harrisville Shetland</a></li> <li>Karen: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cinnabar-6" rel="nofollow">Cinnabar</a> shawl, designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/dyed-in-the-wool" rel="nofollow">Dyed in the Wool</a> and <a href="https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/versus" rel="nofollow">Versus</a></li> </ul> <p>Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at <strong><a href="mailto:dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com" rel="nofollow">dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com</a></strong></p> <p>Brought to you by [Scratch Supply Co](scratchsupplyco.com). </p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod" rel="payment">Support make good: a knitting podcast</a></p> Scratch Supply Co.