VeryPink Knits - Knitting Q and A
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 478 ratingsVeryPink Knits, the companion podcast to the VeryPink Knits YouTube channel, focused on answering your knitting questions. With Staci Perry and Polly Baker.
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Podcast Episode 100!
June 06, 2018 20:15 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week - Big Blue Moma Baskets Visit their website and use the code VERYPINKBASKETS for 15% off the total purchase through the month of June. We’re still taking voice mail questions! Leave your question, and please be sure to tell us where you’re from. We plan to include at least one voice mail in future episodes. 361 420 0128 Other things we talk about in...
Podcast Episode 99: Launching Summer
May 30, 2018 20:12 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Get your voicemail message question in for Episode 100! Leave your question, and please be sure to tell us where you’re from. From now until June 1! 361 420 0128 Our lovely sponsor this week: Two Sisters Yarn Company Please check out our website or our Etsy shop for more details. Promo for VeryPink listeners! Enter the coupon code "VERYPINK10” for 10% off all products through t...
Podcast Episode 98: The Tempestry Project
May 23, 2018 20:43 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Hey! Get your voicemail message question in for Episode 100! Leave your question, and please be sure to tell us where you’re from. From now until June 1! 361 420 0128 Our lovely sponsor this week: Two Sisters Yarn Company Please check out our website or our Etsy shop. Promo for VeryPink listeners! Enter the coupon code "VERYPINK10” for 10% off all products through the end of Ju...
Podcast Episode 97: Hedgehogs and Roses
May 16, 2018 20:11 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week: HelloFresh Visit hellofresh.com/verypink30 and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Things we talk about in this episode: The image Peter from Sweden created to show where to start a skein of yarn, based on how the label is printed. Staci’s current project Adding Felt Appliques to Knits (scroll down) Good Tension Between Kn...
Podcast Episode 96: Gauge Complex
May 09, 2018 20:32 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week: Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com/verypink30 and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Things we talk about in this episode: Steam Blocking Casey’s Yarnmaid’s Tale MKAL project Double Knitting
Podcast Episode 95: Celebrate Doilies
May 02, 2018 20:25 - 24 minutes - 34 MBCasey has more info and photos from here interview on her blog. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week is LOLA, www.mylola.com. Visit mylola.com and enter the code verypink to receive 40% off your first order when you subscribe. Things we talk about in this episode: Suzan Thompson’s website with details on her Celebrate Doilies exhibit. Skein, Ball, Hank, Cake The MKAL (Mystery Knit Along) Casey is knitting now
Podcast Episode 94: Office Freeze and Explaining Pantyhose
April 25, 2018 21:36 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Things we talk about in this episode: Becker Vineyards The Mysteries of Row Gauge Women’s Winter (funny video!) Combination knitter - Annie Modesitt The sweater I knit and gave to Casey:
Podcast Episode 93: Empowering Women In Tajikistan
April 18, 2018 19:41 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsors: Modcloth.com Enter VERYPINK at checkout for 15% off your purchase of $100 or more. Hurry - this offer expires on June 29th. KPC Yarn KPC now has two websites, their main website, and KPC Canada (serving North America). I just released a new, free pattern sponsored by KPC, the Zaden Spring Shawl. KPC is running a promotion on the Lovat yarn used in the shawl u...
Podcast Episode 92: Knitting, Math, and Problem Solving
April 11, 2018 20:49 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week: Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Casey’s interview this week is with Melissa Gresalfi, Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University, Department of Teaching and Learning. Links to things we talk about in this episode: Another podcast episode about knitting and math Help for Tight Knitt...
Podcast Episode 91: Gorilla Sweater
April 04, 2018 21:07 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBCasey’s blog (where she is currently running a giveaway) is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week is Jimmy Beans Wool. They love Madeline Tosh! Yarnmaid’s Tale Mystery Knit Along Jimmy Beans Wool on Instagram Previous Episodes: Alpacas, the Secret to Happiness Measuring Advice from a Seamstress Videos: Accidental increases i-Cord i-Cord Cast-On i-Cord Bind-Off Unshrinkit.com The Ultimate Vogue Knitting Boo...
Podcast Episode 90: Sheepwrecked
March 21, 2018 19:51 - 21 minutes - 29 MBDownload Episode. You can see more about Casey’s trip to Bermuda on her website. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week is Jimmy Beans Wool. They love Madeline Tosh! Links from this episode: The Black Purl Yarn Shop Log Cabin Blanket Tutorial Log Cabin Blanket FAQ
Podcast Episode 89: I Can't Move Because My Hat Will Fall Off
March 15, 2018 13:34 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week is LOLA, www.mylola.com Visit mylola.com and enter the code verypink to receive 40% off your first order when you subscribe. Things we talk about in this episode: Clapotis A good article clarifying the attributes of Bamboo Textiles Help for Tight Knitters
Podcast Episode 88: Fashion Revolution
March 07, 2018 22:06 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBCasey wrote more about her own fashion revolution on her blog here. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week: Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Fashion Revolution Fashion Revolution on Instagram The True Cost Documentary (available for streaming on Netflix) Book: OverDressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion Other things we talk about in this episode...
Podcast Episode 87: What's the Matter with Plant Matter?
February 28, 2018 22:38 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Videos we mention in this episode: Alternating Hand-Dyed Yarns Winding Yarn into Two Equally Sized Balls “Find Your Needle” video series on the Knitter’s Pride YouTube channel German Short Rows Stellar Swatching Removing a Bind-Off Row
Podcast Episode 86: Ice Cream, Sheep, and Goats in Texas
February 21, 2018 21:41 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBDownload Episode. You can read more about Casey's visit to Independence Farmstead Fibers, and see more photos on her website. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Things we talk about in this episode: Independence Farmstead Fibers Reusing Yarn Steaming-Out Yarn Kinks
Podcast Episode 85: You’re the Boss of Your Knitting!
February 14, 2018 21:48 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week: Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Things we talk about in this episode: The Finer Points of Garment Fitting and Blocking Baa-ble Hat (One correction, the other pattern we discuss in the pod is actually a cowl, not a hat) Long-Tail Cast-On German Twisted CO Robot dogs that open doors Ca...
Podcast Episode 84: Knitting Neurons
February 07, 2018 20:29 - 33 minutes - 46 MBDownload episode. [caption id="attachment_13583" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Intricate installation by Neural Knitworks, a structure of almost 2000 knitted, knotted and woven brain neurons! Pictured: artist Pat Pillai installs the Neural Knitwork with assistance from PhD student Cyrus Tan.[/caption] Casey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week: Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com and use the c...
Podcast Episode 83: Feral Knitting
January 31, 2018 20:59 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Things we talk about in this episode: Ravelry search result for “infinity scarf” in worsted weight yarn Casey’s Chunky Cowl Staci’s Dirty Martini Socks on 9” Circulars
Podcast Episode 82: Coming Unraveled
January 24, 2018 21:53 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Casey’s interview this week is Emily Felix, the founder of Reunion Yarn and Unraveling Club. Emily is offering 50% her online course to our podcast listeners, making it only $10 for access to everything! Use the code VERYPINK at Unraveling Club! Other things we talk about in this episode: Fiber Farm Casey’s Tiny Turtle Abruzzo Yarn (Google “Abruzzo yarn” for more links, this is j...
Podcast Episode 81: The Organizational Freak
January 17, 2018 19:01 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Things we talk about in this episode: Casey has this knitter’s journal that she got before Ravelry. Ann Bud’s Book The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns Winc wine delivery (if your state allows it!) get $20 off your first order if you go to www.winc.com/verypink VeryPink on Pinterest
Podcast Episode 80: Face-First Snow Angel
January 10, 2018 23:02 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week: Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Other things we talk about in this episode: Bulky Sleep Socks Hygge Feet Cabled Booties Turtlepurl Yarns
Podcast Episode 79: Gauge Squatch (Classic Episode)
January 03, 2018 21:24 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week we have a "classic" episode, we'll be back next week with more new episodes!
Podcast Episode #78: Steven!
December 20, 2017 23:08 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBPlease see the show notes on my website for more info: http://verypink.com/2017/12/20/podcast-episode-78-steven/
Podcast Episode 77: The Creative Quarter
December 13, 2017 22:53 - 26 minutes - 37 MBDownload Episode. You can read more about Casey’s interview on her website. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsors this week: Fringe Supply Co. Lykke Driftwood needles Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Storyworth Visit storyworth.com/verypink to learn more! From Casey’s interview: This is Knit Woollinn, the Dublin Festival of Yarn! 25th - 27th May 2018 Other ...
Podcast Episode 76: Dyeing with Potato Tops in Ireland
December 06, 2017 20:52 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBYou can read more about Casey’s interview with Diarmuid Commins on her website here. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week: Fringe Supply Company In this episode, we talk about their Field Bag. From Casey’s interview: This is Knit S Twist Wool Other things we talk about in this episode: Knitter’s Pride Knit Blockers Yarn Overs Between Knits and Purls
Podcast Episode 75: Multiple Project Guilt
November 29, 2017 14:19 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBDownload Episode. Casey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week: Knitter’s Pride, Zing Needles Here is my video introducing these needles, more info here. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hLmyuVENmHM
Podcast Episode 74: When I Say "Swatch", Don't Think "Watch"
November 22, 2017 20:06 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBDownload Episode. Casey’s website is kcknits.com. Our lovely sponsor this week: Lovepop Greeting Cards, visit lovepop.com/verypink The gauge ruler in the photo is from Katrinkles Etsy shop. Other things we talk about in this episode: German Short Rows (short technique video) Japanese Short Rows Sling Heel Socks Tutorial The “Find Your Needle” video series I made for Knitter’s Pride can be found on their YouTube channel. The Lykke Driftwood needles we mentioned. Correcting Gaps in Socks
Podcast Episode 73: Knitting and Healing
November 15, 2017 21:20 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBCasey’s website is kcknits.com. Our lovely sponsors this week: Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Knitter’s Pride Knitter's Pride has new wood accessories, visit my website here to see the video, and for links to help you find a retailer. November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and Casey’s interview this week is with Lauren Gaspar, grief counselor. This interview is a follow-up to the episode on Alice’s Embrace from a couple...
Podcast Episode 72: She’s Too Nice to Knit with Bad Yarn
November 08, 2017 20:27 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBImage from New York Public Library Public Domain Collection Casey’s website - kcknits.com Our lovely sponsor this week: KPC Yarn KPC sponsored the free pattern and video tutorial, Doppelt Hat and Mitts! KPC is running a promo to coincide with the release of this pattern. To receive HDK$50 (about US $6.40) off your purchase, register an account on the KPC website and use the code VPINK4KPC at checkout. This offer is good through December 31, 2017. Other things we talk about in this episode: ...
Podcast Bonus Episode, Full Alice's Embrace Interview
November 02, 2017 15:02 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBIn Episode 71, we played part of Casey's interview with Diane Lewis from Alice’s Embrace, a non-profit organization devoted to providing hand-knit and hand-crocheted prayer shawls and lap blankets to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This bonus episode contains the whole interview - her passion for this project is contagious!
Podcast Episode 71: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November 01, 2017 19:55 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBOur sponsor this week - Turtlepurl Yarns Here are some socks that Casey and Staci have knit with Turtlepurl! The first two images are my Socks on 9" Circulars pattern, the third is my Sling Heel Socks pattern. Casey’s interview this week is with Diane Lewis from Alice’s Embrace, a non-profit organization devoted to providing hand-knit and hand-crocheted prayer shawls and lap blankets to those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Click through to their website for information on how to hel...
Podcast Episode 70 - My Cat Thought it Was Amazing
October 25, 2017 17:47 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBOur lovely sponsors this week: Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Yarn Pop! Free Shipping In The U.S.A. - Free Returns and a 100% Money Back Guarantee makes for worry free shopping. Supplies are limited for these unique and beautiful bags so best not wait! JORD Watch Giveaway Just CLICK HERE to sign up, the winner gets the watch of their choice (up to $180 value), plus free sizing and shipping. Additionally, if you’d like to o...
Podcast Episode 69: Men Who Knit
October 18, 2017 20:34 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBIf you’d like to get your question on the show, just email your question to [email protected] Casey’s website is kcknits.com. Our lovely sponsor this week: Yarn Pop! Free Shipping In The U.S.A. - Free Returns and a 100% Money Back Guarantee makes for worry free shopping. Supplies are limited for these unique and beautiful bags so best not wait! Casey’s interview this week is with Ann Morneau. The YouTube video Casey mentions in the podcast is Ann’s video Knitting Takes Balls. Other things...
What?! Energy Generating Yarns?!
October 11, 2017 22:08 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBCoiled carbon nanotube yarns, created at The University of Texas at Dallas and imaged here with a scanning electron microscope, generate electrical energy when stretched or twisted. You can visit Casey’s website at kcknits.com. Our sponsor this week is Ott Lite! Click through for more info. This lamp is part of the Wellness Series. Casey’s interview this week is with research scientist Nai Li. You can read the press release here. The only other thing we promise to link to in this episode: E...
Podcast Episode 67: Clara Parkes and Stashing Yarn
October 04, 2017 20:52 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBDownload Episode. For more on Casey's interview with Clara Parkes, you can visit her blog post here. Our sponsor this week is Ott Lite! Click through for more info. This lamp is part of the Wellness Series. Casey’s interview is with Clara Parkes, her new book is A Stash of One’s Own. She also founded and writes Knitter’s Review. Other things we talk about in this episode: Lavishea Lotion Bar Bar-Maids LoLo Bar Fast needles - Knitter’s Pride Platinas and Addi Turbos