Knitting
Episode 29: Kickin’ up our Heels!
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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.
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Learn to Knit Socks Live Video Tutorial Series
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
by Episode 26: Crazy Old Ladies on the Road
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.
The Good Cheer Shawl is now available!
Show Notes
What Queen Deborah is wearing: Primavera Capelet in Madelinetosh Sock in Baltic colorway.
What Queen Emily is wearing: Emiliana Shawl in Cascasde Heritage and Baah Yarn.
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Lion Brand Heartland in Isle Royale
MJ Yarns Sophistisock in Joseph colorway
Sweet Tea Knits in Castles in the Sky colorway
Little Tailoress Yarn in All the Christmas Candy colorway
Skedaddle Sock Pattern by Lena Gjerald
Candy Floss Socks by Emily Clawson
Holiday Hop by Lara Smoot Designs
Fusion Blanket – Deborah’s own design.
Queen Emily’s Projects
Berroco Vintage in Indigo colorway
Dragon Hoard Yarn in Very Merry Unbirthday colorway
World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits
Shepherd’s Wool in Frosty Blue
Schoppel Wool Jeans Ball in and Mueller’s Esel and In The Mood colorways
Unicorn bag by Southern Sparrow Handmade
Abby’s project – her own handdyed yarn named Mermaid Lagoon
Dragon Hoard Yarn in Molly Weasley colorway
Other Mentions
Little Tailoress Podcast
kimberlyann_lam on Instagram – Emily’s advent swap partner
quiltmomaone on Instagram – Deborah’s advent swap partner
by Good Cheer Shawl
Cozy, squishy, and totally wrap-able, this aran-weight shawl has everything you love to knit. With a little bit of lace and a little bit of texture you’ll enjoy the process as much as wrapping up in the super-soft finished shawl that is large enough to keep you warm on the coldest day.
The single-ply Malabrigo Worsted yarn provides excellent stitch definition that really shows off your work. Pick four skeins of your favorite aran weight yarn and get started!
Click here to visit the Ravelry Page
by Episode 25: Good Cheer
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!
Show Notes
We (meaning me, Emily) lost my notes for this episode. With the holidays I’ve chosen not to spend the time on show notes this week. I hope you’ll all understand. Many of the projects and yarns used this week can also be found in previous episodes. If you have a specific question, please feel free to contact me via email at emilygclawson (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks so much for bringing us such great joy during this holiday season!
by Episode 24: Parade of Hats
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!
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
French Meringue Socks by Vanilla Wool
Yarning Apart in Dust Light colorway
Mrs. Crosby Loves to Play in Bahama Woodstar colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Rupestre colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Rayon Vert
Totally Tubular Hat by Wendy Goekner
Malabrigo Rios in Winter Lake
Malabrigo Arroyo in Auguas (held double)
Picacho Peak hat by Alyssa Latuchie
Hedgehog Fibers Sock in Zephyr colorway
Lion Brand Heartland in Isle Royale
MJ Yarns Sophistisock in Joseph colorway
Christmas bag swap – Tifflary on Instagram, Southern Sparrow on Etsy
Queen Emily’s Projects
What I’m wearing – Sweet Summer Nights (pattern coming next year)
Material Culture Fiber Arts in Garnet colorway
Flowers for Yvonne shawl pattern by Romi Hill
Anzula Meridian in Emerald colorway
World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits
Knerd String DK in Uniform colorway
Cabled hat – my own pattern
Knit Picks Felici in Fanciful colorway
Heels and toes in Piratenwolle color 550
Flax Light Sweater by Tin Can Knits (working it like a So Faded Sweater by Andrea Mowry)
Hedgerow Yarns in unnamed one of a kind colorway
Knit Mona Yarns in Ice Cream Sprinkles colorway
My hand-dyed yarn in Carribean Cooler colorway
McMullin Fiber Co in Electric Rainbow colorway
Bea and Rose in Summer Breeze colorway
Wobble Gobble yarn in Rose colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love colorway
Other Mentions
by Episode 23: The Shawl of Death and Other Spooky Things
Contact UsYou 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!
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Diamond Weave Hat by Creatiknit.com
Lion Brand yarns – Heartland in 180 “kings canyon” colorway
French Meringue Socks by Vanilla Wool
Yarning Apart in Dust Light colorway
MJ Yarns Sophistisock in Joseph colorway
Picacho Peak hat by Alyssa Latuchie
Mary Jane’s Tearoom Bears
Cascade ECO duo in Vanilla colorway
Berocco Heritage in Fuchsia and Calico
Queen Emily’s Projects
Scrappy Bias Shawl (what I’m wearing)
Flax Light Sweater by Tin Can Knits (working it like a So Faded Sweater by Andrea Mowry)
Hedgerow Yarns in unnamed one of a kind colorway
Knit Mona Yarns in Ice Cream Sprinkles colorway
My hand-dyed yarn in Carribean Cooler colorway
McMullin Fiber Co in Electric Rainbow colorway
Bea and Rose in Summer Breeze colorway
Wobble Gobble yarn in Rose colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love colorway
Knit Picks Felici in Kaleidescope colorway
Chasing Rabbits Fiber Co. in Honey and Indigo colorways
Flowers for Yvonne shawl pattern by Romi Hill
Anzula Meridian in Emerald colorway
Other Mentions
Mini Castle Designs – Doctor Who notions pouch and Harry Potter tote bag
Magnetic Knitting Chart Keeper from Knit Picks
Favorite Things
We shared a few of our favorite “spooky” movies. We aren’t into movies that are demonic or slasher style so these are some more tame recommendations
Deborah’s Top 3
3. Phantom of the Opera
2. Arsenic and Old Lace
1. Harry Potter
Emily’s Top 3
3. The Others
2. Clue
1. Practical Magic
Other recommendations – Wait Until Dark (Audrey Hepburn), What Lies Beneath (scary!), Bewitched, The Burbs, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Changeling (George C. Scott), Monsters, Inc., Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus.
by Episode 22: Socktober!
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!
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Candy Floss socks (for the ribbing) by Emily Clawson
Neeley’s Knits Supersock in Thing one and Thing Two colorway
French Meringue Socks by Vanilla Wool
Yarning Apart in Dust Light colorway
The Wizarding World of Yarn in Wingardium Leviosa colorway
Mary Jane’s Tearoom Bears
Cascade ECO duo in Vanilla colorway
Queen Emily’s Projects
Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love colorway
Knit Picks Felici in Kaleidescope colorway
Chasing Rabbits Fiber Co. in Honey and Indigo colorways
Wizarding World of Yarn in Transfiguration colorway
Contrasting heels and toes in Malabrigo Sock in Impressionist Sky colorway
Mini’s set by Blissful Knits
Self-striping sock yarn from Scrumptious Purls
Public Service Announcement
In case you missed the segment in our podcast, here is a helpful info-graphic to assist you as you ask the age-old question: Am I wearing pants?
Giveaway Winner!
We have an adorable progress keeper from Little Bitty Delights to giveaway. And our winner is DebraMason. Huzza!
Other Mentions
Stretchy Cast On for Socks by Roxanne Richardson
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