make good: a knitting podcast

Socks to shawls in 60 seconds! Patterns mentioned in this week's episode (all links go to Ravelry) Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis Reyna by Noora Backlund Celestarium by Audry Nicklin Rock Island Shawl by Jared Flood Melania's post about knitting the Rock Island out of Nunavut Qiviut Singing Sands Shawl by AbbyeKnits Cheshire Cat by Tyne Swedish Rivers and Winding Roads by Tif Neilan rose quartz by ash alberg Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers Caim Shawl by Francoise

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 Blocking Supplies at Scratch Tin Can Knits How to Block a Handknit Sweater Gleener Sweater Care Tool Darning & Mending Loom Kit

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 Jessica: Holiday Charm Set, designed by Susan B. Anderson, knit in Harrisville Shetland Karen: Cinnabar shawl, designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in Dyed in the