What are we wearing? Headland by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Headland Arabella by Ann McCauley   What are we stalking? Evanescence by Joji Locatelli Easy Like Sunday Morning by Sonder Yarn Co. Draw by Amy Christoffers Troll by Gabriela Widmer-Hanke Sharlene's Troll Hats Crocus Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborne   What are we knitting? After Party by Cally Monster Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Anker's Hat Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty 002 by Veronika Jobe Heel Toe Do Si Do Socks by Crazy Sock Lady Designs     Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!     What have we finished? Rye sock by Tincanknits Gayle's socks   Our School of Knit segment this episode talks about securing yarn ends. We start with a funny story of the two of us wondering why there are so many ends poking out of Gayle's sweater.  

What are we wearing? Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Calyx Solasta by Kindred Red Gayle's Solasta   What are we stalking? Peacock tee by Lene Holme Samsoe Faded Undulation Shawl by Stephen West Nordic Emotions by Paola Albergamo Forever 16 by Minimi Knit Design Forever 16 tunic by Minimi Knit Design Pimpom Shawl by Laura Penrose Thistle Peak by Lisa Mutch   What are we knitting? Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb After Party by Cally Monster 002 by Veronika Jobe Rye Sock by Tincanknits Rye worsted by Tincanknits The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty   Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool Blanket Clubs!   What have we finished? Mini granny blankets Hats for donation Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen Moto Socks by Mara Catherine Bryner Thank you for participating in the Self-indulgent knit-along! We chat about projects, patterns, participants, and prizes!  

What are we wearing? Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill (to be published at the end of April 2024) It is an updated version of: Practice Yoga Wrap by Celia Cahill Bright Side by Espace Tricot What are we stalking? Armor Sweater by Ankestick Intentions Wrap by Knot Bad Brit Celer baby socks by Kristina Tyla  Funfetti Raglan by Andrea Gaughan Springfling by The Petite Knitter What are we knitting? Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb After Party by Callie Monster Generic hat for donation Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner 002 by Veronica Jobe   Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool Blanket Clubs!   What have we finished? Mini-granny blanket Arabella by Ann McCauley We discuss how having the right tools can make you knitting projects so much easier!

What are we wearing? Seacoast by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Seacoast No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams Gayle's No Sweat Shirt   What are we stalking? Springfield by Annamária Ötvös Festival of Stitches by Lisa Hannes FrettyBetty's Festival of Stitches After Party by Cally Monster Winter Reflections by Debra Gerhard Obsidian by Lisa Mutch Bohemian Scrapsody by Winter's Weather Knits 002 by Veronica Jobe   What are we knitting? Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Grannie Square Blanket (no pattern) Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb Sharlene's Granny Go Round Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen Gayle's Loose Socks Arabella by Ann McCauley Reflections by Meiju Kallio     Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!   What have we finished? Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Colby hat Sophie Scarf by Petite Knitter Checkerwork Hat by Vexy Gayle's Checkerwork Hat

What are we wearing? Confetti by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Confetti Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Clio What are we stalking? Scrap Wrap by Jacqui Verbeek Granny Square Cardigan by Kaitlin Barthold Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb Feel the Breeze Shawl by Jennifer Weisman Dazzle Hat by Katie Osterwald Granny Square Chicken by Sweet Softies What have we been knitting? Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit Arabella by Ann McCauley Checkerwork Hat by Vexie   Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!   What have we finished? Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Colby Sharlene knit a sock! Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill (pattern coming soon!) Practice Yoga Wrap by Celia Cahill Flax by Tincanknits Pressed Flowers Hat by Amy Christoffers Empowering Beanie by Justyna Lorkowska Semblance by Hunter Hammersen  

Popular designers - Who is Elizabeth Zimmermann? Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann - Who is Stephen West? - Who is Stephanie Pearl-McFee? The Yarn Harlot blog - Who is TinCanKnits? Flax by TinCanKnits Flax Light by TinCanKnits Crochet or other crafts - What is a granny square? - What is crochet? Technique - What are short rows? - What is double knitting? - What is ladder back jacquard? It's Not about the Hat by Susan Rainey Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! Popular patterns - What is Hitofude? Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu - What is Bits and Bobs? Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones - What is the Sunday Sweater? Sunday Sweater by PetiteKnit Sunday Cardigan by PetiteKnit - What is the Baby Surprise Jacket? Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann Baby Sweater on Two Needles by Elizabeth Zimmermann February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynn Books - Who is Jo March? - Who is Elizabeth Zimmermann? - Who is Rachael Herron? - Who is Stephanie Pearl-McPhee? Construction technique - What is set-in sleeves? - What is a circular yoke? - What is a toe-up sock? Bonus questions: Ravelry - What is Ravelry Radar? - What are 'helpful projects?'

What are we wearing? Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan Anderson Sharlene's Some Kind of Wonderful Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Clio   What are we stalking? The Hubby Hat by Anna Johanna Double thick hat by Kareema Ali Woven Warmth by Nancy Marchant Little Gemstones by Claire Slade Soft Spot Pullover by Elina Maaria   What are we knitting? Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Practice Yoga Wrap by Celia Cahill Arabella by Ann McCauley   Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!   What have we finished? Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Colby Mountain Town Hat by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Mountain Town Hat Penguin by Justine T.  Sharlene's Pierre Penguin December Bow by PetiteKnit Gayle's December Bow Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit Lucky Wrap Hat by Safiyyah Talley Vestover by Elisabeth Judith   A few links on moth control: The Spruce Martha Stewart Be vigilant!

In this last episode of 2023, Gayle and Sharlene answer some of the questions you've sent us over the past few months.    I'll link the yarns and patterns that we mention.    Coast yarn from Holst Garn in Denmark Ilha by Orlane Sucche Jamieson's yarns   Some things that you might need in your knitting bag: chocolate, readers/glasses, knitting light, earphones/headphones   Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!     What patterns taught us the most about sweater construction? Most of Elizabeth Doherty's patterns! We'll focus on this in an episode next year.   Project that I went back to after I gained some knitting experience: Tara by Alice Starmore Sharlene's Tara   Techniques we don't love: Examples of Mary Maxim baby blankets Leicht by Annette Schleicher (sock madness pattern) Lady Eleanor Entrlac Stole by Kathleen Power Johnson   Technique we want to try? Traveling loop Lucky Hat Wrap by Safiyyah Talley

What are we wearing? Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Marklee Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul Gayle's Ziggy Interrupted   What are we stalking? The Incredible Blanket by Purl Soho Take Wing by Jennifer Weissman November20 by Ankestrick The Mackintosh roses Shawl by Svetlana Tomina Twila Pullover by Christina Körber-Reith Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Richard Boxhall   What are we knitting? Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Claire in Paris by Susanna Kaartinen Vestover by Elsabeth Judith   Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!   What have we finished?   Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson   Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad   Shawl talk! In one of our past episodes, episode 136, we talk about ways to wear a shawl. Note that some of the resources that were available then are no longer live. Here is a short video from Craftsy on ways to wear your shawls.    10 ways to wear a pashmina  

What are we wearing? Sorrel by Wool & Pine Gayle's Sorrel as worn by Sharlene Confetti by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Confetti   What are we stalking? Kruger Wrap by Noma Ndlovu Euphorbia Wrap by Ambah O'Brien Nydia by Vanessa Smith Reflections by Meiju K-P Arabella by Ann McCauley   What are we knitting? Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson Vestover by Elisabeth Judith Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen City Limits by Tanis Lavallee   Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Shell stitch crochet blanket GG 19-24 Traktor genser og lue by Ane Kydland Thomassen Gayle's tractor hats   We chat a little bit about natural dyes and natural dyeing. Gayle had the opportunity to do some natural dyeing and tells us about the experience. If you would like to listen to our previous episode with Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep, please go to episode 52.