Episode 33: Paper Shorts and Bunny Kidnapping
Contact Us You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Find Queen Deborah’s gorgeous project bags on Etsy.
Find Queen Emily’s patterns on Ravelry.
Find Queen Emily’s yarn at The Yarnbrary.
Congratulations to our giveaway winner! Lou Nichol has won a beautiful skein of Hula Hut Yarn in the Magic Unicorn colorway by telling us her ultimate dream knit/project. Please contact Queen Deborah via Ravelry with your contact info.
SHOW NOTES
Deborah’s Projects
Tilting planet yarn in Cosmic colorway
Glam Shell Shawl by Marisa Hernandez
Yarnbrary Biography Sock in Eat Me.Drink Me. colorway
Deborah Norville Serenity in Surf colorway
Dragon Hoard Yarn in Captain Jack Sparrow colorway
Petals and Picots by Swift Yarns
Custom dyed yarn by Vintage Fairie LLC
Yarnbrary yarns in Romeo colorway
Knitterly Things in Sum-sum-summertime colorway
China Rose Wrap by Sweet Georgia Yarns
OOAK colorway by Yarnbrary yarns
Yarn Cafe Creations in Barb colorway
Emily’s Projects
Yarnbrary yarns in Knittin’ Pretty 2018 custom colorway
Chamomile Shawl by Julie Debruex
Hula Hut Maui Sock in Robin Egg, Huckleberry Trifle, and Huckleberry Chuckle
Flower Picot Doily with Aunt Lydia’s crochet thread #10 in White
Aria Socks by Emily Clawson – pattern coming in June.
Hedgehog Fibers Sock in Monarch colorway
Vintage Market Tote bag by The Lavender Chair
Bernat Maker Home Dec in Aqua and Cream colorways
Arbor Blossom fabric collection by Riley Blake
Yarnbrary yarns in L.M. Montgomery
Bluebird Cardi by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Yarnbrary yarns Harriet Smith colorway
Elizabeth Shawl by Dee O’Keefe
Yarnbrary yarns in Charles Dickens colorway on Memoir Singles Lace
Other Mentions
Daisy Girl Designs project bag
Friendly Gathering Fiber Arts
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Episode 32: Let Me Entertain You
Contact Us You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Find Queen Deborah’s gorgeous project bags on Etsy.
Find Queen Emily’s patterns on Ravelry.
Find Queen Emily’s yarn at The Yarnbrary.
Thanks to everyone who entered our MyFirstSocksKAL! Our winner of the giveaway is sissalou on Ravelry. D’vett! We are so excited to send out your yarn and a sock pattern of your choice! Please contact Queen Emily on Ravelry as saltcityknits.
And our winner of our Marly Bird Chic Sheep yarn and Queen Deborah’s Love Entwined Cowl pattern is AngelicEmbers. Nicole! We would love to get that out to you! Please get in contact with Queen Deborah on Ravelry as indigochicken.
NEW GIVEAWAY! Comment on this episode on YouTube with your fantasy project to enter to win our gorgeous giveaway from Hula Hut yarns! This beautiful colorway is called Magic Unicorn and every skein of this colorway sold helps support knitting and crocheting for charity! We’ll announce the winner on our next episode.
Little Tailoress Yarns in All the Christmas Candy colorway
Skedaddle Sock by Lena Gjerald
Candy Floss Socks by Emily Clawson
Teeny Baby Socks in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed
Tilting Planet in Cosmic Cake colorway
Glam Shell Shawl by Marisa Hernandez
Yarnbrary Biography Sock in Eat Me.Drink Me. colorway
Petals and Picots by Swift Yarns
Custom dyed yarn by Vintage Fairie LLC
Queen Emily’s Projects
Cheshire’s Grin by the Yarnbrary
Love Entwined Cowl by Deborah Raymond
Jane Austen Classic Sock by the Yarnbrary
Scrappy Bias Shawl by Emily Clawson
Chamomile Shawl by Julie Debruex
Hula Hut Maui Sock in Robin Egg, Huckleberry Trifle, and Huckleberry Chuckle
Other Mentions
Ami at Little Tailoress – beautiful Liberty print bags! So gorgeous and we love them!
Large, window project bag by Random Fandom Bags. So cute!
Heart Bag by @youmeandmabel on Instagram
Sherry Iris podcast on YouTube
Snippets From the Past
Betty Crocker’s Guide to Easy Entertaining
Grandmother Gray’s Tutti Fruitti Ice Cream
by Grandma Childs’ Hot Fudge
The other recipe we talked about in our Snippets from the Past segment is Grandma Childs’ homemade hot fudge. It’s very simple and delicious, just like everything our Grandma made.
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup butter
1 can evaporated milk
4 cups powdered sugar
Melt butter in saucepan and whisk in cocoa. Add evaporated milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in powdered sugar. Heat and stir until powdered sugar is completely dissolved. Hot Fudge will be quite runny and that’s how we always liked it!
Enjoy!
by Grandmother Gray’s Tutti Fruitti Ice Cream
We shared some of our favorite recipes from our grandmothers. Here is the recipe for Tutti Fruitti Ice Cream from our Grandmother Gray. This recipe assumes you have a large ice cream freezer. We always used the style that takes ice and salt, rather than the smaller self-freezing ice cream freezers.
2 1/2 cups Sugar
6 cups milk
3 teaspoons vanilla
Heat in a saucepan until just warm. Meanwhile, dissolve 4 tablets Junket in a little water. Add Junket to mixture and place in ice cream freezer to set with a little ice and salt around for about five minutes.
Add:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can evaporated milk
Juice of 1 lemon
1 can well-drained crushed pineapple
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Add milk to reach 4 inches from top of freezer canister.
Seal canister and add more ice and layers of salt to create brine and freeze according to instructions of your freezer.
by Episode 31: Miracles Still Happen
Contact Us You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Find Queen Deborah’s gorgeous project bags on Etsy.
Find Queen Emily’s patterns on Ravelry.
Find Queen Emily’s yarn at The Yarnbrary.
Check out our Learn to Knit Socks video series. Use the hashtag #myfirstsockskal to share your photos on Instagram!
The winner of our gorgeous beads from Project Lydia as well as the stunning yarn bowl from The Pottery Smiths is Catherine, who is @drewbean on Ravelry. Congratulations!
Deborah is wearing her Scrappy Bias Shawl, pattern by Emily Clawson.
Stay tuned to the end of the episode for the announcement of another giveaway! Or you can find the details HERE in our Ravelry group.
SHOW NOTES
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Egg Swag, eggs crocheted by our lovely friend Marie. Pattern is Egg Swag by Susan Lowman
Pinwheel Scrap Blanket by Mina Phillip
Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird in Mimosa Mai Tai colorways.
Vintage hand towel embroidery pattern by Vogart.
Little Tailoress Yarns in All the Christmas Candy colorway
Skedaddle Sock by Lena Gjerald
Candy Floss Socks by Emily Clawson
Dragon Hoard Yarn in Captain Jack Sparrow colorway
Petals and Picots by Swift Yarns
Custom dyed yarn by Vintage Fairie LLC
Queen Emily’s Projects
Alpha B: Basic Baby Cardigan by KnitPurl
Yarnbrary Classic Sock in Just Jane colorway (with extra purple)
Scrumptious Purl self-striping
Piratenwolle (pink yarn)
Yarnbrary Classic Sock in Eat Me. Drink Me.
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure
McMullin Fiber Co in Electric Rainbow colorway
In Threes Baby Cardigan by Kelly Herdrich
Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird in Sangria colorway
Scrappy Bias Shawl (link above)
Love Entwined Cowl test knit, pattern by Deborah!
Yarnbrary Classic Sock in Jane Austen
A Hundred Ravens Yarn in Pixie Surfer Madness colorway
Yarnbrary Classic Sock in Cheshire’s Grin colorway
Other Mentions
Little Bitty Delights – Cadbury Creme Egg Charm
Bee Pin from Jooles at Sew Sweet Violet
The Candy Skein in Polar Pop colorway
Vintage Sheets Fat Quarter set by the Little Shabby Shack
by Episode 30: Holy Cowl!
Contact Us You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Find Queen Deborah’s gorgeous project bags on Etsy.
Find Queen Emily’s patterns on Ravelry.
Find Queen Emily’s yarn at The Yarnbrary.
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Deborah’s Love Entwined Cowl (pattern coming soon)
Sophitisock by MJ Yarns in the Dragons Blood colorway
Deborah Norville Serenity in Surf colorway
Petals and Picots by Swift Yarns
Hula Hut Yarns in Zombie Cupcake colorway
Queen Emily’s Projects
Primavera Capelet by Paulina Popiolek
Hooker’s Corner singe ply in Electric Slide colorway
French Toast sweater by Alicia Plummer
Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca in Blush colorway
Alpha B: Basic Baby Cardigan by KnitPurl
Yarnbrary Yarns in Just Jane (more purple version)
McMullin Fiber Co in Electric Rainbow colorway
Shared Project
mini skeins from Farmer’s Daughter
Other Mentions
Girls in the Yarn Cafe podcast
Harry Potter project bag by Mini Castle Designs
Susan B. Anderson String Along Toys
Willamette Valley Wool Company
Project Lydia – beads, bags, baskets
Giveaway!
Enter in the Ravelry Group to win a yarn bowl by The Pottery Smiths and the bracelet/necklace set from Project Lydia!
by Episode 29: Kickin’ up our Heels!
Contact Us You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Find Queen Deborah’s gorgeous project bags on Etsy.
Find Queen Emily’s patterns on Ravelry.
Find Queen Emily’s yarn at The Yarnbrary.
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Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Dawland Hat by Becky Robbins
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Hand dyed color 144
Knit Song Yarns in Telegraph Ave colorway
High Hat Thumb Joint Heel in the Fork in the Road Socks pattern by Lara Neel
Yarnbrary Yarns in The Red Room colorway
MJ Yarns Sophistisock in Dragon’s Blood colorway
Little Tailoress Yarns in All the Christmas Candy colorway
Skedaddle Sock by Lena Gjerald
Candy Floss Socks by Emily Clawson
Mollie Makes Magazine Rose Cross-stitch pattern
Queen Emily’s Projects
Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli
Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love colorway
French Toast sweater by Alicia Plummer
Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca in Blush colorway
Project bag by Daisy Girl and Co.
Alpha B: Basic Baby Cardigan by KnitPurl
Yarnbrary Yarns in Just Jane (more purple version)
Our Heels Selection
Short row heel from the Lartha Pattern (on the green socks)
KirbyWirby afterthought heel with no waste yarn
Other Mentions
For more information about our First Socks Live Video series, click here to find out how to prepare and all other details.
by Learn to Knit Socks Live Video Tutorial Series
Update: You can find the entire Learn to Knit Socks series here on YouTube.
Have you wanted to knit socks but never got around to it? Maybe you’re intimidated by knitting the heel. Or maybe you’re just overwhelmed by the sheer number of options out there. Queen Deborah and Queen Emily want to help you get started! While we don’t claim to know everything about knitting socks, we’d love to share our experience and ideas to make getting started easier. This live video series will begin on February 28th and instruct you in using either DPNs (double pointed needles) or magic loop. For more details, please read below and check out the videos on YouTube.
NOTE: this series assumes you already have a basic knowledge of knitting. You should know how to knit and purl and do a long tail cast on.
We will be referring to the How I Make My Socks pattern, by Susan B. Anderson. It is a free pattern.
Video #1: Beginning your sock. Sock fitting, cast on, join in the round, knit the cuff and instructions to knit the leg.
Video #2: How to knit a slip stitch heel flap
Video #3: How to turn the heel, pick up stitches along the heel flap, and knit the gusset decreases.
Video #4: How to determine foot length, and knit a wedge toe.
Video #5: The dreaded, but fun, Kitchener stitcher, weaving in ends, and blocking, vs. not blocking.
What to do before the live video series begins.
Get your fingering weight sock yarn, and needles, and print your pattern. Knit a swatch, making sure your gauge is 8 stitches per inch, before blocking. If you are unsure where to begin, both Emily and Deborah use a 2.25mm needle for their socks, try that first and see if your gauge matches. Then take take your foot measurements according to the chart below.
This is the formula we talk about in our first class to help you determine your cast on number for your socks. You can use this formula for any gauge to knit socks in any weight of yarn.
Here is a chart to help you remember the basic steps of the Kitchener Stitch.
Share your finished socks on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #MYFIRSTSOCKSKAL, and head over to our Ravelry group to post your finished pair of socks in our finished objects thread to enter our giveaway.
by Episode 28: Beat the Winter Blues
Contact Us You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Find Queen Deborah’s gorgeous project bags on Etsy.
Find Queen Emily’s patterns on Ravelry.
Find Queen Emily’s yarn at The Yarnbrary.
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Knit Song Yarns in Telegraph Ave colorway
MJ Yarns Sophistisock in Dragon’s Blood colorway
High Hat Thumb Joint Heel in the Fork in the Road Socks pattern by Lara Neel
Yarnbrary Yarns in Romeo and Juliet colorways
Emmeline Tee by Little Tailoress
Yarnbrary Secret Garden collection in Clusters of Crocus
Artistic Lilly in Birthday Confetti colorway
Queen Emily’s Projects
Misty Lily by Gabrielle Danskknit
Malabrigo Rios in Whales Road colorway
Scrumptious Purl self-striping
Piratenwolle (pink yarn)
Project bag by Daisy Girl and Co.
French Toast sweater by Alicia Plummer
Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca in Blush colorway
Other Mentions
Secret Garden Book by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The best movie version is here.
My favorite audible books is here.
What We’re Wearing
Emily is wearing the Scrappy Bias Shawl by yours truly
Deborah is wearing the Good Vibes Shawl by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne
Knit in Beach Bum Yarns in Hula Girl colorway
by Episode 27: The Yarnbrarian
Contact Us You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Find Queen Deborah’s gorgeous project bags on Etsy.
Find Queen Emily’s patterns on Ravelry.
Find Queen Emily’s yarn at The Yarnbrary.
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
MJ Yarns Sophistisock in Joseph colorway
Knit Song Yarns in Telegraph Ave colorway
Little Tailoress Yarn in All the Christmas Candy colorway
Skedaddle Sock Pattern by Lena Gjerald
Candy Floss Socks by Emily Clawson
MJ Yarns Sophistisock in Dragon’s Blood colorway
Tunic pattern – McCalls M7122
Queen Emily’s Projects
Scrumptious Purl self-striping
Schoppel Wool Jeans Ball in Mueller’s Esel
Scrap Blanket – I follow Dani’s method
Flax Light Sweater by Tin Can Knits (working it like a So Faded Sweater by Andrea Mowry)
Bea and Rose in Summer Breeze colorway
Other Mentions
Girls in the Yarn Cafe Podcast
MiniCastle Designs – Harry Potter project bag
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