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Episode 52 - It’s Still Winter Here EventsIn the Group page for the podcast, you’ll find upcoming knitting events like the DAK workshop and the Spring Fiber Expo. AcquisitionsOld issues of Machine Knitters Source Hand KnittingRose Red by Ysolda Teague Simple garter stitch scarf like this one. Machine KnittingDouble Mitt Twist mittens for the CSM Double Mitt Twist Flatbed mittens Dominica Hiking WrapFelted Hat on a Bulky by Marg Jones Faster! Flatter! Mattress StitchDiana Sullivan’s tuck lace rib blog post Rectangle Mitts by Carol ScottTuck dishcloth - similar to this Resources Topics Our YouTube video showing New Zealand and Australian ribber cast on methods Your own library of books and magazine articles! Rant: combs, claws, clips, yarn tails Rave: The Caribbean in February thanks to Comfortable Hiking Holidays! Use my name if you book a trip. Bygones I couldn’t respond directly to the listener’s question. VitaMeataVegeMinClearing out the spice rack, the jar stash, and a kitchen cupboard Please join in

Episode 51 - Big Squishy January 2019 EventsGroup page AcquisitionsAmy Herzog Custom Fit designs Hand KnittingGrandma’s Favorite dishcloth by Ruth Slate Machine KnittingDouble Mitt Twist mittens for the CSM Double Mitt Twist Flatbed mittens Fisherman’s Rib Lineapiu yarn Resources Topics The Importance of Being Well-Adjusted: Adjusting Your Machine by Scott Reno in Machine Knit America Mar/Apr 1996 issue Machine Maintenance by Patricia Coulston Make Your Knitting Machine Sing by Scott Renno and James Dixon Rant & Rave Dry skin Jigsaw puzzles - helpful video here VitaMeataVegeMinPasta e Fagioli Banished words/phrases used in this podcast episodeaccoutrements wheelhouse legally drunk importantly optics grapple wrap my head around in the books Lake Superior State College list of banished words, complete list here. Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 50 - 2018 Review Hand KnittingMitten Garland Advent Calendar  Winter Forest Cowl Three Seasons in Scotland Felted moccasins No show socks Route 66 socks Cotton dishcloths Undulating Rib socks Machine KnittingSaddle shoulder cardigan  Spouse’s undershirt 13+ pairs of CSM socks Summer scoop neck top, similar to the Cool Tops book Body stocking for Shela, the dress form From Mary Anne Oger / Knitwords   2 ‘Take an old bag shopping” bags   Geezer Chic   Cocoa Beach   Draped   Parallels, UFO   Big Sister, UFO   Manfriend Hoodie, not started Amazababy, blanket pattern by Rachel Brooks Grace Top, pattern by Marianne Henio Five Color Cowl, pattern by Carol Scott Peppermint bark cowl, inspired by Susan Guagliumi on Craftsy Little wrap sweater Laundry bag with a zip closure Brown sweater, UFO Button front vest, not started Resources Topics Gauge Fit Helen Sharp Fashion Knit Course Outline for Hand Knitting Machines, Regine Faust Open Spaces, Machine Knit Eyelets, Ladders, and Slits, Susan Guagliumi Nina Miklin’

Episode 49 - Knitting for Charity Hand KnittingMitten Garland Advent Calendar colorwork mittens with Knit Picks Palette and Nature Spun fingering yarns Free pattern on Kathy Lewinski’s blog Machine KnittingLaundry bag prototype is done Five Color Cowl Jason’s socks Interview with Ronnie VASronnie on Ravelry Resources Charity Knitting group on Ravelry Mary Anne Oger’s blog posts for the Red Scarf ProjectTen Ways to Knit or Crochet for Charity list on the Mother Nature Network Craftsy list of free patterns for charitable knitting Interknits website list of charitiesNews & Views magazineCarol ScottAsk Jack Rant and RaveRant: Tasteless avocados Rave: Ethnic grocery shopping and Egyptian dust tea Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. My Instagram

Episode 48 - October 2018  EventsAutumn Fusion scarf  Interknits machine knitting group in Glen Ellyn, IL Carol Scott on Ravelry One of Carol’s patterns is Amelia  November 10 Holiday Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI November 15-17 Sewing Expo in Novi, MI Acquisitions Ribber plating feeder from Needle TekMint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns - Tough Sock, Peppermint BarkIcemelon’s Stash - Alrisha Sock in the Foxy Lady colorway Moskal Farms sock weight yarn, 35% alpaca, 35% wool, 10% mohair, 20% nylon Woven dish towel, contact Jane via loonworksllc@gmail.com Hand KnittingRibbed socks with Icemelon’s Stash and Browning and Wolff Peruvian/aplaca/merino yarn in the Red Merlot colorway Fish Lips Kiss short row heel  Star toe instructions on the Interweave website Better are the instructions in Favorite Socks - 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave. See the Embossed Leaves socks. Mitten Garland Advent Calendar colorwork mittens with Knit Picks Palette yarns Free pattern on Kathy Lewinski’s blog Mac

Episode 47 - September 2018 Knits I Wore on My Summer Vacation EventsOctober 20-21 Interknits workshop with Carol Scott in Glen Ellyn, ILOctober 27-28 Fall Fiber Expo at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds near Ann Arbor, MINovember 10 Holiday Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MINovember 15-17 Sewing Expo in Novi, MIFit for Art patterns AcquisitionsNew table top for the Legare sock machineCounterweight required for stand knittingThe stand can be purchased at some Home Depot stores or on-line.MAO stuff for your librarySerial Stuff CDs, Tricks of the Trade, Band Practice, Knitting on the Edge Hand KnittingUndulating Rib Socks by Ann Budd - froggedFish Lips Kiss short row heel Star toe instructions on the Interweave website. Better are the instructions in Favorite Socks - 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave. See the Embossed Leaves socks. Machine KnittingPlanning to make a laundry bag for delicate washables.Grace Top by Marianne HenioFour pair of CSM socks awaiting kitchener stitching Amaz

Episode 46 - August 2018 Vacation Knitting EventsOctober 20-21 Fall Fiber Expo at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds near Ann Arbor, MI October 20-21 Interknits workshop with Carol Scott in Glen Ellyn, IL November 10 Holiday Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI November 15-17 Sewing Expo in Novi, MI AcquisitionsMy new sock yarnRoute 66 project bagOld Mill Yarn is now in Allegan, MI Hand KnittingNoShow Socks by La Maison Rililie Designs with Lorna’s Laces Solemate yarn. Undulating Rib Socks by Ann BuddKnitting Pipeline Bookshelf KALFish Lips Kiss short row heel Hug Me socks by Terry MorrisMen’s Merino Socks by Nancy Bush Machine KnittingParallels from Knit ‘n Style #183 with deep olive Paton’s Classic Wool Merino yarn.Big Sister from Knitwords #42 using Yeoman’s Sari yarnAmazababy 3D baby blanket by Rachel Brooks using Cotton Tale 8 yarn and Carlton Cabo for the trimGrace Top by Marianne Henio ResourcesSliding Bar Report Covers (they are cheaper at the Dollar Tree store) Rant and Ra

Episode 45 - July 2018 Lots O Knitting EventsJuly 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching. August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI Machine KnittingDraped from Knitwords #44Parallels from Knit ‘n Style #183 with deep olive Paton’s Classic Wool Merino yarn.Cocoa Beach from Knitwords #42 Coming up soon...Manfriend Hoodie link is on the Needles to Say blogBig Sister from Knitwords #42 ResourcesHistory of the cardigan sweaterKurt Cobain wearing his cardigan on MTV UnpluggedMy Instagram Rant and RaveRant: Slime moldRave: Ponds Cold Cream VitaMeataVegaMinHow and What to Feed a Crowd from Mel's Kitchen CafeCheesy Hash Brown & Egg Breakfast Casserol

Bonus Interview Episode Cathy Reaume talks about the Monroe (Michigan) Machine Knitting Seminar. This is the 30th year for the two day event. I hope to see you there July 20 and 21, 2018.   monroeknitseminar@att.net

Episode 44 - June 2018 Gratitude EventsJuly 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching. August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI AcquisitionsLittle KnitsTofutsie sock yarnOpal Light laceweight yarnLang Jawoll Color sock yarnYeoman Canelle cotton yarnYeoman Elsa mohair yarn Hand KnittingNoShow Socks by La Maison Rililie Designs with Lorna’s Laces Solemate yarn. Machine KnittingTake an Old Bag Shopping by Pat Holbrook published in Knitwords #44, Spring 2008. Here is a blog post with helpful information. Experimenting with the three wedge heel from Lucy Best’s book Circular Machine Knitting:: Beyond Basics. Mountain Colors Bearfoot sock yarnSocra

Episode 42 - May 2018 Geezer Chicness EventsJune 9 World Wide Knit in Public Day July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching. August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI AcquisitionsKnitting machine cover (actually an electronic keyboard cover) on Amazon.com. Hand KnittingNoShow Socks by La Maison Rililie Designs with Lorna’s Laces Solemate yarn. Machine KnittingGeezer Chic (my project) ResourcesHelen Sharp’s blogYouTube video - high end garment cut and sew Rant: cottonwood tree debrisRave: Salty Dog cocktail VitaMeataVegaMinSpouse and I are doing the 5:2 eating plan. Two days of very low calories and five days of eating normally. Please join in

Events I hosted Mary Anne Oger at my home for two days of instruction and hands on knitting. I recorded and released my interview with her in August 2107. I went to the 40th Annual Spring Fling in Peru, IN. Arnetta Kenney recommended the Chart-Rite book by Bonnie Ralston and Norma Sweet. Look for it on used book sites. May 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/ July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI Susan Adams, Charlene Shafer, Sandee Cherry monroeknitseminar@att.net July 28 Summer Wine and Wool at Sandhill Crane Vineyards near Jackson, MI July 28-29 Founders Fest at the Textile Institute in Minneapolis, MN. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters Collective. Mary Anne Oger is teaching. AcquisitionsSilver Needles cone winder. I got an older model.Sponge bars for the Brother 940.We can all find some eight stitch repeat patterns from machineknittingetc.com. Hand KnittingThree Seasons in Scotland hot water bottle cozy pattern by Hanna Weibye. NoShow Socks by L

BygonesIndustrial rib looks like 2 by 1 rib on both sides but is actually a form of 1 by 1 rib. Here is Diana Sullivan’s video where she does a version that really is 2 by 1. Rant and RaveRant: “It is what it is.” PIN number, VIN number, ATM machine.Rave: Saying “Yes!” (or no) right away. EventsI’m hosting Mary Anne Oger at my home for two days of instruction and hands on knitting. I recorded and released my interview with her in August 2107. April 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, IL April 10-11 MAO Uncensored in Grand Blanc, MIcontact: me at juliebknitter@gmail.com April 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, IN April 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MI April 27-28 DAK workshop Monroe, MIcontact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net May 25-27 Pacifically Passap contact: Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/ Hand KnittingWinter Forest Cowl by Anna Lange as heard about on the Knitting Pipeline Podcast. Link to mine. Three Seasons in Scotland hot water bottle cozy pattern by Hanna Weibye. Link to mine. Felted Mo

Rant and Rave Rant: Sloppy “fitted” sheetsRave: New Girl EventsMarch 10 Cranky Knitter Rodeo, Lake Orion, MIApril 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, ILApril 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, INApril 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MIApril 27-28 DAK workshop Monroe, MIcontact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net May 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MIcontact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, ILAugust 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI AcquisitionsStuff that came in:Frenchy aka White 1502 double bed knitting machine plus accessoriesNoro KochroanBerroco MemoirsSWTC Phoenixcones of cotton, silk, and woolShe-La the dressformEasy Short Rowing Techniques and Design by Martine Ward Cool Tops by Kay FurtaroMarion Nelson pattern cardsChart-Rite, Curves, Curves, Curves, Armholes Plus, That Final Touch by Norma Sweet and sometimes Bonnie Ralston. Going Places - Charting with

  Rant and RaveRant: DVD packagingRave: Gordon Food Service food storage containers AcquisitionsStuff that came in - two cones of rayon chenille, two cones of black Wool Crepe Deluxe, one cone of a wool chenille from Silk City, one cone of 90/10 wool/nylon sock yarn, duplicate Brother 350 knitting machine. Stuff that went out - lots and lots of coned yarn given away, some books, some magazines, one video, LK-150 50 needle extension kit, KnitKing KHC 820 colour changer. Hand KnittingLinen and cotton dishcloth Machine KnittingSaddle shoulder cardigan Marion Nelson Saddle Shoulder Pattern Cards for Machine KnittersNon-rolling band from Machine Knitters Source and Colleen SmithermanAngled hems as taught by Sandee CherryShort row shapingDouble roll neck as taught by Carol ScottUneven sidesAfterthought pocket by Lucy Neatby in Finesse Your Knitting 1Needle out of work seamingYarn markersStable necklines as advocated by Sally Melville and Chris BylsmaMagic formula calculator website GetKnitting.com.Yarn from Peter P

Merry Christmas to you and I wish you a happy and healthy new year! Rant and RaveRant: My front loading washing machine smells - Ew!Rave: Shake your hands after washing to reduce waste. TED talk here. 2018 EventsFebruary 16-17 Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Washington, ILApril 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, ILApril 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, INApril 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MIMay 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MIcontact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, ILAugust 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI AcquisitionsNone! I indirectly referred to the book Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Find out about the five love languages here. We have a mostly giftless Christmas. Susan Ager inspired me years ago when she wrote for the Detroit Free Press. Hand KnittingFelted Clogs (AC33) pattern for men and women by Beverly Galeska. After two pair in quick succession, my ha

Episode 37 - November 2017 BygonesI said Easy Breezy Summer Top but it’s actually called Easy Breezy Tank - a great pattern by Michelle Goodhand (ridelikethewind on Ravelry). Rant and RaveRant: Jeans with spandexRave: Jeans without spandex - Wrangler jeans 2018 EventsFebruary 16-17 Knitting Pipeline Retreat in Washington, IL April 7-8 Yarn Con, Chicago, IL April 13-14 40th Annual Spring Fling Peru, IN April 14-15 Spring Fiber Expo Ann Arbor, MI May 25-27 Pacifically Passap, Pat Groves at knit-a-bit-oregon.com/ July 20–21 30th Annual Monroe Knitting Seminar, Monroe, MI contact: Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net August 2-5 Stitches Midwest in Schaumberg, IL August 15-18 Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, MI Acquisitions Books leaving the studio. 72 needle replacement cylinder for the Legare CSM. Contact David Lord on Facebook for all your cylinder and ribber dial needs. 50 needle extension kit for LK-150 Mini garter bars from a Raveler and a needle retainer bar from Kris Krafter for the Brother 350 Ha

What Would Ruthie Say?Charity shops often have garments made with cool yarn that you can recover. BygonesI said Asymmetrical Vest when I should have said Color Bridges Vest in the last episode. Also I may as well apologize for the text alert sounds you heard in this episode. Rant and RaveRave: Citizens’ Police AcademyRant: Mail Thievery Scary sounds by soundbible.com EventsThe next CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI is scheduled for Saturday October 28. AcquisitionsBrother KX-350 (video link)Viking Rose sewing machine72 needle replacement cylinder - I’ll link to this after I test it first. Hand KnittingTwo color garter stitch washcloths (link to a cowl or gaiter with same stitch pattern)Autumn Fusion scarf by Brigitte Elliott with Noro Silk Garden sock yarn and Heavenly contrast yarn.  Here’s mine so far. Machine KnittingChenille two color stripe vestEasy Breezy Summer Top by Michelle Goodhand (ridelikethewind on Ravelry)Barcelona by Anne LaveneMy sister’s black wrap

What Would Ruthie Say?Get a colonoscopy. Rant and RaveRave: So Bronze Professional Sunless TanningRant: Icky paper in new books. Is it the way of publishing these days? Mary Anne Oger’s Handbook for Manual Machine Knitters and Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies books have this paper and the value of the content should not be judged by the paper. EventsThe next CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI is scheduled for Saturday October 28. Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL. The Fall Fiber Expo is October 21-22 at the Washtenaw County Fairgrounds. AcquisitionsThese are all out of print but check them out if you can find them. They might already be in your library if you’ve been machine knitting for some time. Audrey Palmer’s Book of Linked Edgings & FinishingsSuper Skirts - A Helping Hand from Linda CarverMachine Knitted Skirts by Mary Weaver Hand KnittingGrandma’s Favorite Dishcloth this one is by

Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rant and Rave Rave: Salads with Miso Salad Dressing Rant: Satisfaction surveys EventsThe Grand Rapids Area Machine Knitters Club is having Diana Sullivan September 8-9. This is on the west side of Michigan. I only found one online reference and that is to their Facebook group. The next CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI is scheduled for Saturday October 28. Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL. The Fall Fiber Expo is October 21-22 at the Washtenaw County Fairgrounds. Knitting Pipeline Eagle Crest Retreat is November 8-11 in or near Washington, IL. Anne Hanson of Bare Naked Wools has great patterns and beautiful yarns. Michelle Goodhand, machine knitting instructor at City Knits. Cochenille, the company behind the Garment Designer software has very informative webinars. AcquisitionsKnitKing Calcuknit - you can find the manual at machineknittinge