Needles at the Ready: Episode 102
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- Опубліковано 5 січ 2024
- Episode 102 Show Notes
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Kevin: @kevin.michael80
Ray: @ray.j.knits
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Local Yarn Shops (LYS):
Knit New Haven: www.knitnewhaven.com/
Pick up Every Stitch: www.pickupeverystitch.com/
Skein Yarn Shop: skeinyarnshop.com/
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Finished Objects:
Ray:
Emotional Supporrt Chicken: theknittingtreela.com/collect...
Billy the Unicorn: thewoobles.com/
Fayston Knitting Kit: www.berrymeadow.com/kits/fayston
Kevin:
Emotional Supporrt Chicken: theknittingtreela.com/collect...
Rhett: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Harris Hood: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Works in progress:
Ray:
Peace and Joy Socks: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Ivon: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Oisin: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Simple Fingering Hat (based on Sockhead Slouch): www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Kevin:
Kore Vest: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Jelly Roll Blanket: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Geogradient Shawl: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarns:
www.woolensandnosh.com
hudsonandwestco.com/
www.knitpicks.com/
www.berrymeadow.com/
wooldreamersus.com/
isagerstrik.dk/
malabrigoyarn.com/
boutiquelesgarcons.com/
Shops, Stores, and More:
GoodNotes App: www.goodnotes.com
Madder Root: madderroot.com/
Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/
Fox and Pine Stitches: www.foxandpinestitches.com/
Katydid Bags: www.etsy.com/shop/KatydidBags
Fat Squirrel Fibers: www.fatsquirrelfibers.com/
Simply Serving: www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyServing
Berry Meadow Farm: www.berrymeadow.com/
The Knitting Tree LA: theknittingtreela.com/
Other Patterns We Talked About:
Frostfang’s Scarf: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
What we are reading:
Ray:
Finished: System Collapse (The Murderbot Diaries #7) by Martha Wells
Finished: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Finished: The Engineer (Lost Horizon book 2) by
Finished: The Downloaded by Robert J. Sawyer
Listening to: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Reading: Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
Kevin:
Finished: The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards
Finished: The Hanged Man by K.D. Edwards
Finished: The Hourglass Throne: by K.D. Edwards
Reading: Vicious by V.E. Schwab - Навчання та стиль
Thank you so much for the shout out!! It’s Annette from The Knitting Tree, L.A. There is a tutorial for the Chickens on UA-cam as well. It warms my heart that you love your ESCs so much!!! Big Hugs!!❤🐓🐔
I screamed in delight when you guys started talking about your wonderful Emotional Support Chickens! Knitting Tree LA is my LYS (hi Annette!) the place is absolutely worthy of your love and enthusiasm! If you’re ever in Los Angeles, please look them up! Also, Ray, as a fellow color-blind knitter, I completely understand your love of a kit! Kits are wonderful!
Hope you get more kits in soon. Seems to mostly be out of stock. Love them.
I just purchased both a pattern and a kit. Is there a link for the tutorial, plz?
Ok, but like, what if I need ALL the chickens!?!? Prince and the RevolusHEN!?!? Are you kidding me!?!? EltHEN John!?!?! omg omg Seriously is there a deal if you want one of each? xoxo
I visit LA a few times a year to see my son and your shop will be on my next trip! Do you participate in the LA Yarn Crawl?
Ray's love for kits just make all of us smile ❤😁 there is nothing better than surprise kit, like Kinder egg for adults 😂
LOL totally like kinder eggs.
I always get tickled about Ray and his kit’s. I’ve never used a kit before but Ray’s obsession makes me want to try one.
Hahah, I'm totally obsessed!! They are so much fun 🥰
What I was expecting Kevin to say: "If you're new here, welcome! And Ray loves kits!" Lol
LOL, our new tag line!
I absolutely LOVE Ray’s obsession with KITs 😂🎉
Can't wait to see how many he buys this year.
Same! I’m a sucker for kits 😊
Glad to hear y’all are feeling better! The chickens are adorable. Ray kills me with his kit obsession!😂
Thank you so much Karen, we are glad to be feeling like ourselves again.
Glad you two are feeling better! Thanks for sharing what you guys have been working on. And who doesn’t love a surprise kit!?
Thank you Lindsay.
Kit! So glad you are feeling better and that you had your chickens with you!
Thanks so much Kathy.
I’m envious about your work on any kit, Ray! ❤ (Got my fingers crossed…)😊
Meghan is a PHENOMENAL designer. Your Rhett looks so amazing!
Thanks so much! Absolutely LOVE her patterns!
Those are amazing prizes. Love me a kit
My 2-year-old granddaughter makes me draw her chickens all the time. I had to get a kit to make for her! Brilliant!
Aww that’s awesome!! She’ll be sooo excited 😊
Happy New Year! Glad both of you are feeling better! As you all know Ray loves a Kit!
LOL
From my home to yours, near and far, to all family and friends, I wish you a Happy New Year 2024! Thanks for the surprise KIT. Glad you are both feeling better. Good Health to you both in 2024.
Thank you very much. Happy New Year to you and yours 🥰
Thanks for the opportunity to win a kit. Loving the chickens!
How cute is Abbey her yarn must make a lovely kit. Glad to see you are both well again.
She is super cute.
I’m so happy you recovered from COVID, I missed you both terribly…my job is Uber stressful; your episodes always BRIGHTEN my day😁
Our pleasure! Thanks so much, that means a lot to us! We love doing these and it totally makes our day to hear that we made yours 🥰
I’ve never seen anyone go as nuts as Ray does with a kit. I love his enthusiasm! Happy New Year Year and Happy 4th Podiversary!
LOL he is obsessed. Thank you Debbie.
Happy 4 year Podiversery! I love a good kit! Thanks for keeping me company while I work on a bottom up, pieced together cardigan worked flat...so many purls.
Thank you Kate!
You guys are so much fun❤️ Ray, I love your Fayston Shoulder Cozy. Just a thought, we make similar items called Shrug Hugs for our charity which are simply 20” x 60” panels. We use super bulky yarn so when worn they sit around your shoulders like a mini weighted wrap. Volunteers just send us the 20 x 60 panels and we lace them closed before shipping but you can easily seam or put some buttons as closures when making for yourself. Any pattern or weight yarn can be used - just be sure to choose a pattern that when worn it won’t be upside down when you wear it. Super easy without seams. Or if you have a pattern that would be upside down on one front panel, made 2 panels, rotate one and seam down the back. Hope this idea is helpful😊 Thanks again for all you do creating this fun community. I really enjoy being part of it❤️
Thank you for sharing this, I might have to give this a try.
You two are a hoot! The banter back and forth is truly entertaining to watch. Ray, the kit obsession is real and you are not alone! And a kit that includes a project bag...I'm in, lol!
Thank you Carol.
I tried to teach my teenager to crochet and knit so many times, but always failed. She finally learned to crochet with a woobles kit, and is obsessed. Their videos explained things so well for her!
That is so awesome, they are great kits for beginners.
Kit - I’ve been enjoying your videos glad you are both feeling better.
Thanks for the possibility of a surprise kit! Glad you are both feeling better.
Thank you Sharon!
Ray your Ivon sweater is stunning! Don’t put so much pressure on yourself - slow fashion deserves all the time it needs!! Glad you guys are back! :))
Also hello kit or yarn yes please sign me up. 😂❤
Thank you, we are so happy to be back.
I’m with Ray, I love a kit. So so fun. You guys are amazing. Thank you for sharing 🧶💚
Thank you so much 😊
I love a surprise kit! Glad you’re both recovered and feeling better.
Thank you 🤗
The chickens are adorable. I have one and gifted one to a friend. We also dealt with covid over Christmas break. It was rough! Stay well! Hugs, Kimberly
Yay, we love the chickens. Sorry to hear you had to deal with covid too.
Love the Emotional Support Chicken and Berry Farms kit (kits) as well as the totes!!
Not too loose not to dense, just right. Your Dad is going to love it! So good to see you back in the UA-cam-a-verse! So sorry you had a time of it with the Covid and flooding. Here's to sunnier days.
Thank you, we are happy to be back.
You have the best gifts. Love to receive the Abbey Kit!
Oh those chickens are too cute. And I’m with you Ray, I love a good kit!
Thank you, we had so much fun knitting them.
Who doesn't love a kit!? And a mystery kit at that. It's so nice that so many people sent you lovely Christmas packages. I love the emotional support chicken. I know so many people that would love one. My sister for one. You guys are great. Love your podcasts! Thanks 😊🥰
The chickens are so fun to knit, it would make a great gift.
So nice of you both to offer a kit for giveaway! ❤
Oh how lovely it would be to win a KIT then I could jump onto Rays Kit love 🥰 nice to see you both back here we missed you 😊
I don’t know if I have ever purchased a kit for anything knitted or crocheted. Every time I see Ray with his kits, it makes me chuckle.
He loves his kits 🤣
I knit and crochet so I would be happy with a kit no matter which it is. Love you guys!
Love Ray‘s love of kits, I haven’t purchased any in a very long time but I did purchase several for family.
Thank you for an episode filled with inspiration, positivity and love for yarn and crafting 😍 Exciting secret kit surprise 🫣🎉
Thank you so much for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it.
I’ve made a couple of the Rhett hats and the cables help keep the hat shape stable - it doesn’t stretch out!
Thank you for running the giveaway for a kit!
They hat is so great, I've been wearing it every day.
Glad you are both better. How generous of them to send gift yarns and kits!
Thanks so much! We are so excited to share them with you all!
Kit ‘s are fun. I absolutely love the emotional support chickens! Definitely knitting one of them!
So glad you both are feeling better.
Thank you so much Joann!
Happy 4th Podiversary 😊😊 I too am a sucker for a kit so I totally understand where Ray is coming from - they are perfect, no hunting the stash for the right yarn or spending hours on Ravelry looking for a pattern! Kits are a one stop shop!
Thank you Lucie!
I would love a kit! Thanks for the opportunity.
offering a kit is great! i love to knit while watching your youtubes! thanks for the great vibes!
Hi Mindy, Thank you so much for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it.
I love buying a kit. It's nice to buy everything you need all at once.
Totally agree.
Missed you both! So glad to see a new podcast and that you are both feeling better. Ray is like a kid on Christmas morning when he sees a kit. I can relate 😊
Thank you Stephanie. So true, if Ray sees a kit, it is pretty much "Add to cart"
I bought the Berry Meadow Saratoga Shawl kit & knit it up quickly Christmas week! The yarn is amazing, an easy to follow pattern & the bag is great. Love my shawl! Ray, thank you for your love of kits & bringing this business to my attention. I ordered 2 more kits! Knitting this alpaca yarn is my happy place!
Yay, their kits are fantastic.
Glad to see you back. I love Ray’s delight with a kit
So glad to be back 😊❤️
I always look forward to your podcast. So much fun to watch the two of you! I have never purchased a kit, but would consider doing so after watching Rays excitement over his kits!! Thank you for making my day!
Thank you so much Diane!
Glad you guys got through Covid okay, it can be a bear. I'm with Ray, I love a kit, all the materials in one place, it is all fun and no angst pulling the pieces together. Stay well
Thank you, we are glad to be feeling like ourselves again.
The Chickens are the best!!! Going to buy a kit. All of your projects are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and motivating me.
Thank you Katie. We hope you enjoy making the chicken.
Congratulations on the Vlog Anniversary! Love it all...especially the Kit!
Thank you Kathleen.
I always enjoy watching and listening to you guys, the whole kit and caboodle. Sorry you both were sick and glad you’re better now. I received as a gift from my secret Santa pal one of the “Let’s hear it for the boys” totes bags. She knew how much I love you guys so bought it for me and I love it😊. Take care of yourselves❤
Thank you so much Diane! Oh what a nice gift.
Such a fun knitting chat! I feel like I’m sitting there across from you two at knit night 😂 LOVE those huggable chickens and the Fayston kit ❤️
Thank you Claudia.
I absolutely love the shoulder cozy! And the fact that it is a kit is fabulous! I enjoyed watching you as always!
Thank you! The shoulder cozy was a really nice knit, they kit was great. Once the pattern is available as a separate purchase, it would be good for stash busting.
@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast I'm sure my stash does not need any busting.....😁 Thanks for responding, love watching you guys!
So glad you are feeling better! And super fun with the Kit giveaway!
Thank you 😊
I love the Kit with the alpaca shawl. Yet all of them are awesome.
Happy to hear you both are feeling better. Ray I love your love of KITs!
Thank you Amber.
Ohhh a kit! I've never actually worked from a kit before. This would be so much fun.
I both knit and crochet and would love any of these kits. Thank you for all you do!!
It’s wonderful to see you back. Glad you had speedy recovery from covid. I have only ever purchased one kit and I was very happy with it. I must make a point of getting more.
Thank you Anna!
Love your chickens. Happy knitting
Hi Kevin and Ray! I enjoyed knitting along with you! The gifts from Berry Meadow are so generous! Whether it be a KIT or the yarn, either would be so fun! Glad you are recovering from feeling icky! Cheers, Judith 💜
Thank you Judith.
@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast ... and BTW, thank you so much for mentioning Beth MacDonald Stone on a previous podcast - I never would have found her otherwise, (love her design aesthetic) and now I'm working on multiple test knits for her, (just finished one and have two more going) and have also added more to my library from her great patterns!! Cheers, Judith 💜
Merry belated Christmas. I am glad you can celebrate with your family. I am with Ray when it comes to a kit.
I just loved the KITS you sheared!! The chicken is adorable! Also, thank you for the book suggestion, The Tarot Sequence. My 2 loves! Tarot and yarn!! My craft room shares equal space for both!!! I’m so glad I found you guys, glad you are both feeling better!
Thank you, we are glad to be feeling like ourselves again. Hope you like reading that series.
Yay! I was getting worried! Kit would be a wonderful addition to my new year!
Yay! Fingers crossed for you!!
I totally understand Ray’s obsession with a kit! Same!!!!!
Can't wait to see how many he buys this year.
Fayston kit looks perfect to leave at the office for when they won't turn up the heat or cranked the ac!
Thank you for a lovely episode. Happy 4 year pod a versary! Thanks for such a lovely kit opportunity. I am glad you are both feeling better after catching covid
Thank you so much.
Great to see you both, glad you’re feel better and back chatting. I’m totally in love with the emotional support chicken, maybe the craziest thing I’ll ever make. Take care.xx😊
We would highly recommend making the chicken, it was such a fun knit and would make a great gift.
Glad you are both feeling better. Love -love-love mystery KITS.
Thank you.
I love a good kit! Everything you need in one place!
I totally agree!👍🏻
I love Ray, and Ray loves Kits! 😊❤ I could also love kits 😅😉
Glad you're feeling better. Love the idea of a self-made kit (or 15!) - so fun!!
Thank you, we are happy to be feeling like ourselves again.
I am like Ray, I love kits. When I go to a new yarn shop - if they have a kit, I will buy it.
Glad you guys are feeling better.
That is definitely a trigger for Ray, kits at a new shop.
Kits are always exciting . Glad you are both now well I love watching your videos they are always so chilled 🥰
Thank you! 🤗
The new kit bag from berry meadow farm is amazing. So glad you all are feeling better after the holiday
Thank you Stephanie!
There was a boy name Kit, who really liked to knit. And when the sky was blue, he made a gift for you!
😂
Hahah OMG best comment!! LOVE IT
Loved watching you guys. Glad you are feeling better. Love the kit you showed.
Thank you Joan!
Definitely love a kit. Wow, to 4 years!
There is nothing as good as a great kit!
Sorry to hear your were both sick over the holidays , Christmas with family can be when you can actually spend time, so pushing it ahead does work, hope you will enjoy your family time when you can…. Love all the kits you showed… they are beautiful.
Thank you Carrie.
I love me a kit! Love the show gentlemen, you always put a smile on my face. Kevin, looking forward to the yarn I ordered last weekend. Great show as always.
Thank you so much Leslie!
I really enjoyed your podcast. Kept me entertained while I was knitting 😊 I started off crocheting but got the urge to knit a few months ago. Hadn't knitted for 50 yrs when I made myself a starsky and hutch cardigan when I was 15 😂 I've never used a kit... that yarn at the end was gorgeous...ray just needs to buy more to make a Jersey with it 😂
Kits are so amazing and so are both of you!
Aww thank you so much Susie!
Been mostly crocheting but you guys are doing a good job of convincing me to try knitting. My new favourite channel along with The Grocery Girls.
Thank you, we appreciate it.
Glad to see you back and feeling better. Love a good surprise kit.
Thank you Sharon 😊
For 40yrs I was an avid quilter, and definitely couldn't resist buying a kit that would catch my eye 😀
Kits are the best.
Following Ray's lead on the kits....ordered Emotional Chicken Kit and excited to knit Yolko Ono since a few others I liked were already sold out. Thanks for another great episode and glad to hear you're both recovering after Covid. I was exposed the day after Christmas, isolated for a good week to be sure but luckily never got it. At least not this time!
Yay, hope you enjoy making the chicken.
I am with you Ray…love a good kit. Glad you are both healthy again.
Thank you so much Susan.
I would love the kit! Thanks for the show boys!
Glad you both are feeling better. Over the holidays I rewatched your videos from the beginning and they were just as entertaining as the first time I watched. I love watching Ray talk about kits. I learned how to knit from a kit. Kits are great for beginners. Love your show!
Aww thank you so much.
You two and your podcast are a happiness kit🧶✌️🌺❤
Aww thank you so much 😊
Ray!!!!🎉 I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the alpaca poncho! How fun to be wearing the coat of three sweet alpacas. I love it so much and I bet it’s really soft. And the colors are amazing. I just bought yarn at an alpaca farm in Wisconsin and I cannot wait to design something using it. The yarn I bought looks a lot like your sand, caramel color…. 🦙 ❤
The yarn and pattern are great.
So glad that y’all are feeling better!!!! That is too awesome that they sent y’all kits
Thank you 😊
@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast you’re welcome
Who doesn’t love a kit, Ray! Glad you two are feeling better. Nice to have you poding again.
Thank you 😊
Love to watch your podcast and see what you guys are knitting... Gives me some inspirations... Plus I get to learn a new trick everytime! thanks guys! ... Oh ... And ... Kit !! 😀
Thank you so much for watching Tanya!
Thanks for showing us so many great kits! There are so many more on my wish list now.😊
Yay. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Like Ray, I too love a good KIT! So glad to see your podcast again and always enjoy seeing what you both have to share.
Thank you so much!