Needles at the Ready: Episode 115
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- Episode 115 Show Notes
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Finished Objects:
Kevin:
Salish Cap: www.ravelry.co...
Ray:
Ivon: www.ravelry.co...
Sugar Plum Shawl: www.ravelry.co...
Old Fashioned: Test Knit for Maxim Cyr (call is for beginning of July)
Works in progress:
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Jelly Roll Blanket: www.ravelry.co...
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What we are reading:
Ray:
Listening to: He Who Fights with Monsters Part 4 by Shirtaloon
Reading: Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #6) by Sarah J Maas
Kevin:
Reading: A Trek Through Time (Jake’s Magical Market #2) by J.R. Mathews - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Dad’s sweater is epic! We need a pic of him wearing it!
I'm so glad you finished your dad's sweater. What an incredible gift that he will no doubt treasure! ♥️
The Sock Yarn Society is a mystery club but gets sent out on the 1st of every month.
Amazing!! Such a fun club!! Love this ❤️
Love the sweater for your dad. It is a true labor of love❤
It was a long knit, a great pattern, he will get a ton of use from it.
More Kevin and Ray will always get my vote! So, I'm all for your idea of 'little tidbits' in between your regular podcasts.
Totally agree!
Congrats on the big sweater finish. It totally looks like a bathrobe on you, a very cozy one! I hope your Dad loves it.
I hope so too! Still have to get it to him lol 😂
Hi Kevin and Ray, beautiful work as always. Ray your finished cardigans are stunning and I am sure your dad is going to be thrilled with it. Loving the works in progress in particular the colour work projects. Have an awesome week ❤❤❤
Hi Linda, Hope you are doing well. Thank you, we are excited for the color work sweaters.
My favorite quote from Elizabeth Zimmerman is “Don’t be a bind follower.” So make your granny square sweater your way.
* blind perhaps?
We can’t wait to see how they turn out.
Congratulations on finishing your Dad’s sweater, Ray!! Woohoo! Good for you!! 👏
Yay 😀 lol
Thanks for showing the back of your blankets!! I run a knit shop in Haliburton Ontario Canada and I don't think I've ever missed one of your episodes. I send as many of my customers to your podcast! I think it's great inspiration!!
Aww thank you so much!! That means the world to us ❤️❤️
Your dad’s sweater is great…It’s like a big hug from you to your dad!
Aww I love this!! ❤️
Lovely podcast . I love crochet charts so much easier I find than written instructions
I agree! It was definitely a game changer 😊
OMG! That lace shawl is gorgeous! And I love the color of the yarn!
Thank you!! I’m really happy with how it came out 😊❤️❤️
I absolutely LOVE that purple!! It’s GORGEOUS!💜
Thank you 😊
Congrats on the sweater, Ray! It's like a graduation, lol. Such a momentous occasion. I'm excited for your dad to get it. He'll be so happy.
Thank you Valorie.
Love watching you guys so more of you would be a super duper bonus 🧶🧶
Thank you for the feedback.
Dads sweater is gorgeous. I also want to thank you. I had a one skein of Vermont milled yarn, I didn't know what to do with it. Several months ago, you mentioned the Empower People bandana from Casapinka. I made it, easy peasy and it turned out beautiful!
Oh that’s amazing!! That was such a perfect choice ❤️❤️❤️
Ray, A big congratulations on your Dad's cardigan!! Your Sugar Plum Shawl is gorgeous. The Old Fashioned turned out great, the fit is perfect and it looks good on you.
Hi Kevin, I love the Salish Cap, I definitely will be making a few as gifts for this coming winter. Thank you for bringing that pattern to my attention. Your dyed yarn is so good. I loved "Is That An Eggplant", it's beautiful.
Wow thanks so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful sweaters Ray! Such timeless pieces. Thanks for the new hat pattern recommendation. That green and pink yarn from Arkansas looks great together. Have fun at your pop up!
Thank you! Glad to share some inspiration ❤️❤️
Hi Guys, lovely to see you, I love all you both knit but Ray that shawl was absolutely stunning it reminded me of a delicate snowflake it was so so so beautiful, and well done finishing your pops sweater, love love your channel and would love to see more, Ray have you done any more Felting, I love to see your cute projects, and Kev wow your wool dying is totally on another level your colour choices are outstanding I wish I lived nearer so I could see your work in true life but unfortunately I live in the UK and at the minute it is absolutely freezing cold, and continuous rain, look after each other love Julie xxxxx
Love Dad’s sweater!! I just did the same thing, knitting a Tegna from Caitlin Hunter (bottom up) and finished the size 5 lacework using a 100 gram skein of fingering….it was a circus tent. Ripped it all out and knit size 3! Fits perfectly. Love your robe!
Thanks so much! Still waiting for my dad to get a picture lol 😂
I love the idea of a short tidbits podcast and the ideas you shared about favourite tools etc are perfect. I would also love to hear you talk about things like favourite cast on/off techniques for particular projects; when you do and don't use short rows; etc. You could showcase a particular project and talk us through personal changes you made or a a technique you enjoyed - without giving the pattern secrets away of course. You already do this in your regular podcasts, but the shorter one would give the opportunity to showcase tips and techniques more fully. You both have developed amazing skills over the past few years and we are always up for learning something new or different. I know you already have helped me a lot. Thank you for your amazing shared contribitions to our community xx
Aww thank you so much! It’s been an amazing journey 😊 These are great ideas! Thanks ☺️
The sweater for your dad is awesome! I’m not seeing bathrobe, I’m seeing Jedi robe! He will feel so cool wearing it!
Yes!! The force was with me!!
Yay, your dad's sweater is done.
Can't wait to see both of your granny square sweaters.
Beautiful makes and wips.
Until next time...💚
We’re excited to see how they turn out. It’ll be our first ever crochet garment…fingers crossed 🤞😊
I have been procrastinating on my Rachy Newin shawl but seeing yours has given me incentive to get back to it. I love both of your colours for the Rhinebeck sweaters.
Thank you so much! Give it a go, once I got into the shawl I was definitely hooked (no pun intended lol 😂)
Another great podcast! Hi Skylar! It was so nice to hear his singing though out the podcast. Ray, your father's sweater is gorgeous and I know he will treasure it and the other sweater fit you so well. Kevin, that eggplant color. Definitely dye it for the trunk show. Purple sells well. The best of luck with it. Your yarn is great. Have a great 2 weeks.
Thanks so much!! Definitely working on the eggplant now so fingers crossed 🤞
Guys an amazing episode of beautiful garments! Congratulations on finishing your Dad’s cardigan. That is definitely a labour of love and persistence. I love your test knit, Ray it fits so well and is executed beautifully. Congratulations. Love the colour combination in the crochet squares. Love the idea of the hat basket! So generous both of you.
Aww thanks so much!! The hat basket is very popular at the holidays lol 😂
What a beautiful Sunday morning : a good cup of coffee, knitting while watching your podcast, there’s no better way to start the day. As I previously said, I love the purple yarn. Can’t wait until you have it on your website.
Great visit as always, Ray your FOs are lovely, looking forward to Max’s pattern release, perfect for my husband. Kevin, thanks for the great hat pattern idea, Christmas knits in coming. The yarn looks fabulous knit up and good luck with your trunk show.🎉
Oh the hat is absolutely PERFECT for gift knits! And imagine getting to use all those leftovers lol 😂
Hope your dad let’s us see a picture of him modeling his sweater!
Ray will try and get a picture.
Thanks for the shoutout! I'm obsessed with that new sweater. It's not for the faint of heart, but so worth it. And Ray... that cardigan... I give you a lot of credit for that. I think even I would have struggled with motivation getting through that much fabric. Knits are fun as usual.
Would love to see a picture of dad in his sweater. I like the idea of the bi-weekly shorts.
Ray, the Old Fashioned sweater looks fabulous on you. Great work. Kevin, love the Salish hat! Its kismet you are knitting it because you are coming to Seattle and Puget Sound which are part of the Salish Sea! I'm excited you are coming here and hoping to meet you at Flock. Loved the episode! Have a good week ahead and I hope your trunk show is a great success!
Love the Salish hats, Kevin! Another sock yarn scrap hat is the LOSY hat (Left Over Sock Yarn). Another great scrap buster!
Great suggestion! Thanks 😊
Ray, I like the idea of a Jethro vest and a shorter length. The more yarn used, the heavier the finished garment will be.
😂 Kevin's face as you modeled the sweater for your Dad 😊❤ Great Granny squares guys! I'm eager to see the sweaters
LOL 😂 We are excited to get the sweaters finished.
Congrats on finishing Dad's sweater!!!!!
Thank you Kim.
Always love watching you guys. Have a great time at Pick Up Ever Stitch!! Your knits are always amazing, and Ray, your dad will love his cardigan- it’s stunning. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚
Thank you so much Meredith.
Beautiful yarn, Kevin!! I wrapped up my last Jethro square while watching you guys. I weaved in ends as I went. Love the sweater for your dad. There's unlimited days of fireworks here too. Gets a little old. Stay well and All the best, Kimberly
Love the “my favorite” minisode idea!
Thank you for the feedback Linda, we will definitely try to release some more content.
Thanks for the tip about yarns to use on a cowl scarf or shawl for someone with facial hair!
The colors in the sock tube are a triumph, Kevin! Your trunk show will be an amazig success, so try not to stress. Looking forward to hearing all about it 💛
Thank you, I’m really looking forward to the show.
Ray, will you show us a photo of your dad wearing his sweater? That would be the grand finale to this epic!
Yes! I'm really curious how the robe/sweater will look on him!
Hopefully 🤞
Oh my gosh we have the same schedule for Friday! So excited for Rhinebeck weekend this year!
Can't wait! It’s going to be so much fun!!
Good luck at the show guys
I agree on the ribbed hat in dk is the best hat option. I do the same regularly and I am obsessed with how my hats turn out. I have a bin of them for my family and another bin of them for grab-n-go gifts. They're just so fun to marl different yarns or to hold one fingering weight skein double.
Agreed! The possibilities are endless ❤️❤️
Oooh more detailed reviews and recommendations on yarn even!!!
Great idea, thank you.
I would really enjoy a mini podcast between your regular ones. You guys are my favorite knitting podcast!!!
Aww thanks so much!! We love being able to do these and hang out with you all 😊
I'm laughing a belly laugh! The sweater finishes are great
I thought your mum would love the crochet shawl... I's beautiful... Dad got the 2 year project cardigan... mum deserves a beautiful shawl....
You can tell how it’s been a relief to finish the sweater after doing it for so long …but it was also great to see how proud you are to do this for your dad.. we are all selfish knitters to an extent! lol
lol 😂 that’s so true
I’d love to listen to your favorite bags, notions, needles…hope you can make it work!
Yay 😀
Hi guys!!!
Yay!!! I have something to watch while I try to keep from melting!!
Predicted high anywhere btwn 114-122°F!!!! (Central California).
I'll knit & watch you!!
I WAS gonna start a new project for LHIFTB, ordered a book for the pattern, but........ They sent me the wrong book!! 😭 One I already have. 😢. ('Argyle yarn shop" is AWESOME, they answered email in minutes & immediately shipped the correct one!!!)
Not to mention, it's already been a crappy month (& not because my bday is later this month .... It's mentioned in a project post).
I'm SOOOOOO happy you finished your dad's sweater Ray!!!! You'll have to show a picture of him in the next podcast.
Kevin, it's odd that you mentioned "knit fatigue" when knitting with heavier yarn/larger needles, I thought it was just me... Fingering, I can knit for hours, heavier, even an aran, my hands hurt.
I do a teeny bit of dyeing, "brilliant blue" is my nemesis, I think it's a Jacquard dye.
Have an amazing fortnight!!!
The sweater for your dad is awesome. You know he will love it and appreciate all of the hard work you put into it. Congrats on finishing!!!
Thank you so much! 😊 I can’t wait to give it to him ❤️❤️
I agree that Very Pink Knits is a great resource for knitting techniques. Good luck with the trunk shows!
Thank you Chantal!
Ray,that sweater for your dad is a work of art- absolutely magnificent. Your dad is very lucky! Love your podcast, guys! I have been watching for about a year, one of my faves.
Aww thank you! We absolutely love being able to hang out with you all 😊❤️❤️
Ray, that sweater is beautiful!
It is the knitting accomplishment of a lifetime.
Your test knit, Ray, is fabulous! The line is so flattering. I admire Max's sweater designs so much. One of these days, I throw one on my needles.
Hey my favorite dashing duo! I crossed a huge hurdle as a crocheter learning to knit by watching Arne and Carlos teach the Norwegian purl method. It is so easy now! congrats 🎉 on finishing your Dad's sweater Ray. It is very chic. What happened to the highland cow? 😅 Love both your Jethros. Thanks for the laughs guys.
Thank you Cheryl! The crochet highland coo was put on hold until I got more comfortable with crocheting, Ray just needs to finish his sheep that he started.
Congratulations on finishing the sweater for your dad, Ray! He will love it! Look forward to you doing the video shorts. Those will be fun! Good luck on your first trunk show. Wish I were nearby to shop, or maybe it’s good that I’m not! 😊
Congrats on finishing your Dad’s sweater! Labor of love, all around ❤️
Thank you so much!😊
Great epidsode! I'll miss Ivan and wanda and winkle LOL. I'm winding yarn for the Shaun's Gambier for my son. Your projects will help spur me along. Love the colors you both chose. I'm using Berroco Vintage Chunky in Douglas Fir as the main color, with mushroom and chana dal as the contrast. He has 3 littles, and this will be his s'mores cooking jacket this fall!!
The shawl, hats and cardigan are superb makes 🤩 Kevin, the colorwork technique you described is Portuguese purling and I used it when knitting the Outstranded shawl. Very Pink knits has a tutorial on how to do it. I’ll see you at Skein to grab some frozen hot cocoa in DK, it’s gorgeous!!! xx
Yay!! Can’t wait to see you friend!! Miss you 😘
Gorgeous sweater, Ray, for your Dad. A sweater to read a book or sleep in on a wintery day. Congratulations! ❤
Thank you, sure he will love it and get a lot of use.
Well done on finishing the cardigan Ray, you should be well pleased with that, what a massive project, I bet your dad will be so happy with it, he's surely going to be warm and cosy this winter ❤❤
Fingers crossed! 🤞
Yes extra podcasts would be great!
Kudos to you for finishing your father's sweater, Ray. I wonder if you would have found working on your father's sweater more challenging if it had been top down in the round. Given the volume of the fabric, it could have become more unwieldy. Glad you enjoyed the bags. I didn't mention that I've been sewing for 60 years. I made myself a knitting bag and a large interchangeable knitting case with slots for the interchangeable needles, pockets for cords, and other notions out of waxed canvas, with outdoor fabric for the linings and small notions bags. That is also nice for sitting upright when you're working.
Thank you soooo much!! They are amazing!! We really wish we had your talent! We appreciate the gift soo much ❤️❤️
Always have time for more Kevin and Ray! Love all your makes, Thanks for a great episode. CONGRATS on finishing your Dad's sweater...cozy,cozy🥰🇨🇦Sharon.
Thank you 😊
Ray, Would love a photo of your dad in his new sweater. It made me think of a Jedi robe on you Ray. Marie Pickard
Love you both - your FO’s and WIP’s are beautiful (as always) and it’s super fun to see you both crocheting as well as knitting. Thank you so much for describing the colors in all of your NATR yarns - it’s super helpful. Ray, I got those colorblind glasses and took them to my eye doctor and had her test me with them on. They absolutely did not work for me.😢 If you get them, I truly hope they’ll work for you, but I also hope you get them for free - my advice would be not to waste any money on them.
Thanks you! That’s what I was afraid of. It’s an awful lot of money to spend if they don’t work.
Another great episode! I think doing mini-episodes is a great idea!
Thank you Sheila.
Can't wait to see some of your short snip-it videos.
Hi from Scotland. I love your podcast and have been watching for a good while now. When you shared the pattern for your ribbed hat I immediately cast on with sock leftovers, I have now finished four and shared the pattern with my knitting/crochet group. Our group knits mainly hats for a homeless charity and it's just such a satisfying cosy hat . I'm completely hooked 😂
HI Elizabeth! So happy that you enjoyed working on the hat, it has quickly become one of my favorites. Hope you knitting group enjoys making it as well.
Love the bonus bits idea and I can’t believe we’re finally getting a new All Souls book! Please be good! 🤞❤️❤️❤️
I know we can’t wait!! 🥳
Your sweaters are looking great! I can’t wait to see the granny squares connected in your Jethros. Yes, please share favorite things bonus episodes. You have proven to be effective enablers in the past! 😄
lol 😂 the enabling definitely goes both ways haha 😆
Stephen West has a pattern named the Squaradiance Shawl and it reminds me of the jelly roll blanket. Ray, your dad’s cardigan looks so cozy and nice color! Bejeweled looks cool and reminds me of a sushi roll 🍱. I wish I could go to the trunk show as I love your colorways and it would be nice to meet you both. That bucket bag looks nice and sturdy…love❤
Oh I definitely need to check out that pattern! Thanks 😊
I am knitting the Satish cap now for a xmas present for my mother 😊
Yay 😀
Hi guys! I need to get back to the Throne of glass series! There’s not enough hours in the day. 😅 Hopefully I can back into it when my kids go back to school.
Yes definitely!! I’m really really enjoying it. But glad this is the final book lol. 7 books is a lot haha 😆
Congratulations on finishing your father's sweater. It looks wonderful. Such a neat design. Look forward to seeing a photo of him wearing it.
The Old Fashion and the shawl are fantastic!
Always great to hear about all your projects and see the yarns you have dyed.
Excited to see both of your Shawn's Gambiers.
Best wishes for the Trunk show and July!
Thank you so much! 😊
I was yelling "Magenta! It's magenta guys!!" Scared my cat. Then i realized oh yeah, i am looking at it on a monitor so I really have no idea.
lol 😂
Great idea on the roll for displaying your yarn! I placed an order a few days ago and now I see colors that I really want to try. Ray, your dad’s sweater is so gorgeous. You should feel very proud of yourself. Kevin, I love the color combos for your Salish Caps. I purchased the pattern. I can’t wait to see the finished crocheted cardigans😊
Oh yay! Hope you love the pattern as much as I do 😂
Ray, LOVE your dad’s sweater!! I wanted to reach through the screen and squish it. Wonderful ❤
Thanks 😊
Yes, I would absolutely look to see very specific episodes!
yes more podcasts please!!one of watcing you dye yarn would be cool and one of a q and a session like knitty natty just did with her husband was great
I would love to do that! Great idea 💡
Hi Boys, great episode, Ray your finishes are amazing, Kevin the socktube of your yarn dying is beautiful. AND, all of my many knit boo-boos will forever be Ray Sauce 🥰
lol 😂 Ray sauce is where it’s at lol 😂
Another excellent episode! Ray should be very proud of finishing two big projects. Kevin y’all should be proud that, for the most part, you keep your 💩 together when Ray is, well, just being Ray.😂 I would LOVE to see ’minisodes’ from you two ❤
Fantastic episode chok full of yarnie goodness and knitting shenanigans! Love all the things ❤❤❤😊
Hi Kevin , Ray and Skylar, Thanks for another inspiring and enjoyable episode! Your dad's sweater is beautiful ! Keep cool 😎. Happy Knitting 🧶
Congratulations Kevin 🥂🍸🍸🍸🍸🎊🎉 Love to see Dad wearing his cardigan. It looks cosy
I love your dad’s sweater, I laughed pretty hard about the bathrobe comment.
LOL, it is so big, but he will love it.
S’mores… sock set and bag … yes please!!!
YourDad’s cardigan looks beautiful I hope we get to see him giving us a twirl 👍
The crochet lacy shawl is beautiful I can see why Mum wants it Well done Kevin on the dyeing very subtle & chic in fact ( I WANT IT ) 😄😁😆😀😃
I’m hoping my dad will let my mom do a little photo shoot lol 😂
I got lucky and snagged a Med wire bag with the yarn from Gingersnap that--- Thanks for the heads up!!!!!
Oh wow! Great job! lol they sold out sooo fast!
Love both of your sweaters Ray. I'm sure your dad will love his. Also, loved the tubes you cranked. Kevin, you have a real gift. I have a sweater's quantity of Fire Pit. Now, I can't wait to knit it up. It's gorgeous! Yes, yes and more yes to mini episodes.
Thanks so much! Would love to see that knit up!! We really appreciate the support ❤️❤️
You both are great enjoy your podcasts. Good luck with the trunk show, I'm in S. FL so can make it maybe one day.
We had a great time! One day for sure 😊
Ray is a wizard, confirmed. The sweater for your dad came out wonderful and he will love it!
lol 😂
Love your content, y’all are so funny to watch. Wish you could do it weekly, but know it’s a lot of work. You need to do another foreign food night, they are so entertaining. Kevin, did socks with your Monster U and love them
Oh that’s awesome!! We were really surprised to see how the yarn looked knit up 😊
I already loved you both to bits, but when you talk about Supernatural it’s next level. From a die hard Dean gal who adores Castiel. Oh, Hi from Western Australia
Great to see you!
Love everything you all do. Shorts on one subject would be great!
Thank you, we will definitely plan on releasing more content.
Okay, I need some of that Is that an eggplant! Kevin, it's gorgeous! Purple is the best color there is. lol. Great show gentlemen, love watching your banter, always puts a smile on my face.
Thanks so much ❤️ we love doing these