Episode 5: Tool Time
Anne and Stacie talk about tools that are essential to knitters and show what’s in their notions bags. Molly is caught stealing yarn while Anne & Stacie film (sneaky action LIVE at 20:00). There’s some sweater progress, donated yarn, and news about Little Skein’s holiday collection.
HELPFUL LINKS
Little Skein shop: https://www.littleskein.com/
Must Stash shop: https://muststashshop.com/
Anne is wearing her large size Balsam Hollow in Leading Men Fiber Arts’ Callback, “Green Gables” colorway.
REFLECTIONS: TOOLS ESSENTIAL TO KNITTERS
Knitmore Girls’ review of swifts and ball winders: http://www.knitmoregirlspodcast.com/2014/09/for-better-or-for-wool-episode-300.html
Nancy’s Knit Knacks ball winder: http://www.ballwinders.nancysknitknacks.com/
Anne’s matrix of needle sharpness vs slickness
Signature needles: https://www.signatureneedlearts.com
Addi Rockets: http://www.addineedleshop.com/addi_circulars/rocket.htm
Hiya Hiya Sharps: http://hiyahiyanorthamerica.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=1_165_14
Anne’s binder for storing needles: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HYBIU6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Stacie’s box for holding notions: https://nkkshop.com/collections/knitting-tools-1/products/perfect-notion-case
Anne’s tape measure: https://store.cocoknits.com/tools/pebble-tape-measure/#.Wh7FG0trw6Q
Tuft Woolens lip and hand balm: http://www.tuftwoolens.com/
Jelby embroidered stitch marker tins: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Jelby
Anne’s remedy for sore fingertips: Moleskin https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Scholls-Moleskin-Plus-strips/dp/B0130S9RIY/ref=lp_3779981_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1511966076&sr=1-4
What’s in your notions pouch?
WHAT WE’RE MAKING
Stacie is knitting:
Tahoma sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tahoma
Let’s Go Camping socks in Must Stash Yarns “Autumn Afterglow”: https://muststashshop.com/collections/patterns/products/lets-go-camping-socks-camp-knitalong-2017
Anne is knitting:
Apple Cider socks (vanilla sock)
Comfort Fade Cardi: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/comfort-fade-cardi
IN THE STUDIO
Little Skein’s holiday collection: https://www.littleskein.com/collections/holiday-2017
Must Stash’s in-stock Christmas yarns: https://muststashshop.com/collections/seasonal-favorites
