Hand Y Machine Knitting

Bonus Interview Episode - Mary Anne Oger Mary Anne Oger’s Needles to Say blog. See also her cooking blog called CookTasteYum. The Handbook for Machine Knitters is available on Amazon. Silk City Fibers Mary Anne’s current favorite yarn is Wool Crepe Deluxe. Kniterate: The Digital Knitting Machine on Kickstarter Craftsy.com has four machine knitting classes.  

Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Events July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy at monroeknitseminar@att.net. The Founders’ Fest Seminar is July 29-30. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative in Plymouth MN.Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL.The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI. The 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 September 23, 2017.Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL.Knitting Pipeline Eagle Crest Retreat is November 8-11 in or near Washington, IL. Hand KnittingRiverwild Qiviuk Scarf with Windy Valley Muskox yarn. Retro Rib Socks by Evelyn A. Clark from Favori

EventsThe Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is July 17, 2017. Patterns using elongated stitches: Forest Weave, Mirage, Tier, and Phiaro Scarf. July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy at monroeknitseminar@att.net. The Founders’ Fest Seminar is July 29-30. It is put on by the Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative in Plymouth MN. Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL. The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI. The 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 September 23, 2017. Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL. AcquisitionsI loved the Craft Cruises trip to Alaska. Yarn shop stopsAnc

Episode 31 - Helpful Accessories Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. EventsThe Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is June 12, 2017 A CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI to be held on June 10, 2017 July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI. Contact Cathy at monroeknitseminar@att.net. July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN. Stitches Midwest is August 3-6 in Schaumburg, IL. The Michigan Fiber Festival is August 18-20 in Allegan, MI. The Grand Rapids Area Machine Knitters Club is having Diana Sullivan at their September 8-9 seminar. This is on the west side of Michigan. I only found one online reference and that is to their Facebook group. Interknit Machine Knitter’s Guild October 14-15 seminar with knitwear designer Rebekah Younger in Glen Ellyn, IL. If you know of any other events, near or far, let me know and I’ll add it to the list.

Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave - Flint Institute of Music and Flint Institute of ArtsRant - Grinding up two of my hand knit dishcloths - the Melon dishcloth and the Chinese Waves dishcloth. Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is May 15, 2017 I went to a CSM crank-in at the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI. Another is planned for June 10, 2017 I also went to the Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO. I saw a demonstration by Judy of making a felted slipper. Her project on Ravelry has all the details. I went to the yarn dyeing workshop where I got to use Dharma dyes. Next year it’s going to be April 4-8, 2018 This is the third year I went to the Spring Fling event in Peru, IN. I’d learn whatever Susan Guagliumi and/or Carol Scott wanted to teach. Next year it will be April 13-14, 2018. Contact Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com. Carolinas Machine Knitters Guild s

Episode 29 - Getting On Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave - Major Crimes TV showRant - Down with time change! Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is March 20.April 1 is a CSM crank-in in Lake Orion, MI put on by the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop.The Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO is a huge event for sock machine knitters. April 5-9.April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.comThe Ann Arbor Spring Fiber Expo is April 8-9 at the Washtenaw County, MI fairgrounds. A DAK workshop with Charlene Shafer is April 21-22 in Monroe, MI at the Quality Inn. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net. Susan Guagliumi is organizing a meeting on April 22 in CT to talk about starting a New England machine knitting guild.April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279,                                       

Jamie Mayfield Interview Episode Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Jamie on Ravelry Socktv.net The Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO is a huge event for sock machine knitters. April 5-9. By the way, I am picking up my equal slot cylinder at the crank-in!

Episode 28 - Other People’s Yarn Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave - Homemade laundry detergent (start with this one and adjust to suit yourself)Rant - Yoga mat trespasser EventsThe Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is March 20.April 1 is a CSM crank-in in Lake Orion, MI put on by the Heritage Spinning and Weaving shop.The Erlbacher Gearhart Crank-In and Homecoming event in Cape Girardeau, MO is a huge event for sock machine knitters. April 5-9.April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.comThe Ann Arbor Spring Fiber Expo is April 8-9 at the Washtenaw County, MI fairgrounds. A DAK workshop with Charlene Shafer is April 21-22 in Monroe, MI at the Quality Inn. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net. Susan Guagliumi is organizing a meeting on April 22 in CT to talk about starting a New England machine knitting guild.April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy

Episode 27 - Frugality Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave - Cooking at home Rant - Noisy restaurants Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is January 16. April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279,                                            cindyschmatz@gmail.com July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN, http://www.midwestmachineknitters.org/events/foundersfest/. Acquisitions It is a Michigan company called Indian Lake Artisans makes hexagon needles made in Michigan. Use HyMK10 to get 10% off your order. Hand Knitting I finished the Arch-Shaped Socks by Jen Showwalter of Mean Girl Design with Ambiente yarn. I am crocheting the Granny Stripes afghan in sock yarn scra

Episode 26 - A Moving Tribute Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave - Carpool Karaoke with Stevie Wonder and James Corden Rant - Recycling a recyling bin Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is November 21.. You should join the Interknits club. I did. Machine knitting seminar in Bradenton, FL January 4-5. Contact Annie Moore at 941-782-8668 or amoore999@verizon.net April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279,                                            cindyschmatz@gmail.com July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN, http://www.midwestmachineknitters.org/events/foundersfest/. Acquisitions Churchmouse Yarns and Teas Diana Sullivan Midnight Sun by Sandy Blue. Here’s where t

Episode 25 - Starting Year 3 Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave - Cleaning Carl’s closet Rant - The half price mannequin who got away Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is November 21.. You should join the Interknits club. I did. Machine knitting seminar in Bradenton, FL January 4-5. Contact Annie Moore at 941-782-8668 or amoore999@verizon.net April 7-8, 2017 is the Spring Fling Knit Knack Shop, Peru, IN, Charlene Shafer, 765-985-3164, kks@knitknackshop.com April 28-29, 2017 is Purls of Joy, Princeton, MN, Cindy Schmatz, 612-390-1279,                                            cindyschmatz@gmail.com July 21-22, 2017 is the Monroe Machine Knitting seminar in Monroe, MI July 29-30, 2017 is Founders’ Fest Seminar, Midwest Machine Knitters’ Collaborative, Plymouth MN, http://www.midwestmachineknitters.org/events/foundersfest/. Acquisitions I got a KR10 Knit Radar for Studio/Silver Reed machines. Susan G. made a video years ago all abou

Episode 24 - Moving Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave - express manicures with Nail Envy. I didn’t know that they had so many colors of this stuff. Rant - squirrels and their walnut eating habits. Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is October 24. I forgot to mention the Ann Arbor Fall Fiber Expo - late notice - October 22-23 at the fairgrounds. I saw Diana Sullivan at the Interknits event in Illinois in October. Shelly was there. Want to listen to my interview with her? I saw Sandee Cherry and all 50 of her books and patterns in Grand Rapids. Acquisitions I bought a used Singer DL-1000 Linker from a guild member. I am a convert! I am getting a Brother Knit Leader and the Diana Sullivan DVD about using it. There is a similar device called a Knit Radar for Studio/Sliver Reed machines. Susan G. made a video years ago all about the LK150 machine and in it, she also demonstrates a knit radar. I couldn’t find a link to it unfortunately. D

Episode 23 - Knit Weaving    Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) on my HP 15C calculator. Look at it! Is it not beautiful? Mine looks the same as the day I bought it. Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is September 19. Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival in West Branch, MI September 23-25. InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8-9 featuring Diana Sullivan. Davidson’s Old Mill Yarn is having a 2 day $2 sale October 8-9. Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16. Acquisitions I bought a KnitKing 820 Color Changer. Go to Daisy Knits to check to see if there is a color changer that will work with your machine. Hand Knitting Felted Clogs knit with Lion Brand Fisherman wool yarn. The Peekaboo Mitts by Pensive Frog Designs are nearly complete.  Machine Knitting Swatches for my summer top. I’m using a cotton/linen flake yarn I bought a

Episode 22 - Learning is Fun Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Rave Dave Ramsey’s Endorsed Local Providers to find a real estate agent, insurance company, or a tax preparer. Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is September 19. Michigan Fiber Festival is August 17-21 at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Check out www.michiganfiberfestival.info for classes and vendors. InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8-9 featuring Diana Sullivan. Davidson’s Old Mill Yarn is having a 2 day $2 sale October 8-9. Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16. The Monroe MK seminar is July 21-22. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net to be put on her mailing list. Acquisitions The Yarnia store in Portland, OR is closing but you can still order online. I bought this fingerless glove kit. Only mine was $15 due to the fiber content I chose. Hand Knitting Felted Clogs knit with Lio

Episode 21 - #1 Punchcard & Rectangles Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Events Stitches Midwest is August 4-7 in Schaumberg, IL. The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is August 15. Michigan Fiber Festival is August 17-21 at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Check out www.michiganfiberfestival.info for classes and vendors. Check out Episode 12 to hear about the CSM retreat on Lake Michigan. InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9 featuring Tom the Machine Knitting Guy. Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16. Acquisitions Newton’s yarn is available here and at many, many knitting events like Stitches. I bought Gene B and Madison Ave and Dazzle 2. Hand Knitting Felted Clogs Duffers French Press Felted Slippers Patton’s Classic Wool Worsted yarn Lion Brand says their wool is Aran weight but I think it’s quite thin.  Machine Knitting Fray Check Vine Insertion stitch

Episode 20 - Summer Knitting Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. Events The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. Our next meeting is July 18. Emma Urban of Urban Dreams Farm was our guest speaker at the May meeting.  TKGA has a machine knitting masters program. 28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net. There are only a few spots left. Check out Episode 12 to hear about the CSM retreat on Lake Michigan. InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9 featuring Tom the Machine Knitting Guy. Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16. Acquisitions I thought about ordering some Felici self striping sock yarn from KnitPicks but I didn’t.  Hand Knitting I finished the socks that were started as the first pattern on the free Knit-Along 2016: Socks with Lucy Neatby on craftsy.com but I used the stitch pattern fro

Bonus Interview Episode with Sally Melville Sally Melville’s website is sallymelvilleknits.com Her Designs on Ravelry A list of all her books. Buy them wherever you want but please support your local yarn store. Sally Melville Styles: A Unique and Elegant Approach to Your Yarn Collection The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch The Knitting Experience Book 2: The Purl Stitch The Knitting Experience: Book 3: Color Warm Knits, Cool Gifts Mother-Daughter Knits Knitting Pattern Essentials Susan Gaugliumi Sally’s Craftsy Classes Intarsia: Basics and Beyond Wear What You Knit: Perfect Sweater Fit & Style Essential Techniques Every Knitter Should Know Sally will send listeners a half price link to her classes! Message her at Sallyknits on Ravelry. Susan’s Craftsy Classes Machine Knitting: Essential Techniques Special Techniques for Machine Knitting: Color & Texture Knitting as Warp - see this pattern which is the cover pattern on the Styles book. This purse would be a great way to start this technique

Bonus Interview Episode with Alessandrina Costa Alessandrina.com Just in case you have a copy of this magazine in your library, I read about her in Machine Knitters Source magazine Jan/Feb 1994. Article begins on page 20. Sandy came to the US on the Andrea Doria. Massachusetts College of Art and Design  Rhode Island School of Design Her work is carried at Cambridge Artist’s Cooperative  

Episode 19 - Boston Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. You’ll be super-cool if you do. The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. I rave about ichthammol ointment for horses. Events At Spring Fling 2016 I saw Carol Scott (truethreads@aol.com) and  Sandee Cherry. Sarah Etchinson was also there as was Gini Woodward and Jan Richards. I recorded an interview with Sally Melville to be aired next month. She was teaching at the Wine & Wool Weekend put on by Carole at Nautical Yarn shop in Ludington, MI. The event was at the Cartier Mansion. Steven Be is teaching at the fall event. 28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. Contact Cathy Reaume at monroeknitseminar@att.net. InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9 featuring Tom the Machine Knitting Guy. Mary Ann Oger is teaching in Dallas at the DFW Machine Knitters Guild October 15-16. Acquisitions I ended up buying a blue and a green gauge rul

Episode 18 - Generations Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. You’ll be super-cool. The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild also has a group on Ravelry. The 2016 Crank-In and Homecoming is going on right now through April 10 at Cape Girardeau, MO. Put on by the Erlbacher company. The Spring Fiber Expo is April 9-10 in Ann Arbor, MI at the Washtenaw Fairgrounds. I’m going to Spring Fling 2016 in Peru, IN. DAK workshop featuring Charlene Shafer for April 29 - 30. For more information, call Cathy directly at 734-243-3016. 28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. With the increased interest in machine knitting, this event may fill up early. Cathy’s email address is: monroeknitseminar@att.net. InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9. The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild will be trekking to Forma Fiber Arts in Whitmore Lake, MI. Addi DPNs - blunter end and pointier end on the same needle! Craftsy class called Knit Faster wi