Needles at the Ready: Episode 103

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  • Опубліковано 19 січ 2024
  • Episode 103 Show Notes
    Instagram:
    Needles at the Ready Podcast: @needlesatthereadypod
    Kevin: @kevin.michael80
    Ray: @ray.j.knits
    Ravelry:
    Ravelry Group: www.ravelry.com/groups/needle...
    Ray: RayJKnits
    Kevin: KevinMichael80
    Discord: / discord
    Website/Shop: www.needlesattheready.com
    Use #NATRyarnCo on Instagram to show off your yarn and projects :-)
    Email: needlesatthereadypodcast@gmail.com
    Ray’s Goodreads: / rayjknits
    Mailing Address:
    Needles at the Ready
    PO Box 269
    Stratford, CT 06615
    Try Treats Affiliate Link:
    Use Code: NEEDLESATTHEREADY for 15% off your first box!!
    www.trytreats.com/?aff=1119
    Jimmy Beans Wool Affiliate Link:
    shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=182181...
    Twice Sheared Sheep Affiliate Link:
    twiceshearedsheep.com/ref/51/
    Coupon and Discount Codes (Google Doc):
    docs.google.com/document/d/1G...
    Logo Design by: Mario Cabaccang
    Instagram: @mariocabaccang
    Local Yarn Shops (LYS):
    Knit New Haven: www.knitnewhaven.com/
    Pick up Every Stitch: www.pickupeverystitch.com/
    Skein Yarn Shop: skeinyarnshop.com/
    Finished Objects:
    Ray:
    One Bourbon: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
    One Beer: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
    Works in progress:
    Ray:
    Peace and Joy Socks: 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...
    Cozy Classic Raglan: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
    Geogradient Shawl: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
    Yarns:
    www.woolensandnosh.com
    hudsonandwestco.com/
    www.knitpicks.com/
    wooldreamersus.com/
    sonderyarnco.com/
    www.etsy.com/shop/MurkyDepths
    brooklyntweed.com/
    fiberopticyarns.com/
    boutiquelesgarcons.com/
    www.lolabeanyarnco.com/
    www.hopemadeyarn.com/
    clintonhillcashmere.com/
    Shops, Stores, and More:
    GoodNotes App: www.goodnotes.com
    Madder Root: madderroot.com/
    Eucalan: eucalan.com/
    Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/
    Pearadise Island Bags: pearadiseisland.com/
    Simply Vintage Designs: www.etsy.com/shop/simplyvinta...
    Magner: magnerco.com/
    Fox and Pine Stitches: www.foxandpinestitches.com/
    Berry Meadow Farm: www.berrymeadow.com/
    The Knitting Tree LA: theknittingtreela.com/
    Other Patterns We Talked About:
    (What Kevin is wearing) Shawlography: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
    (What Ray is wearing) Vertices: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
    Musselburgh: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
    Aurora Cabin Shawl: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
    What we are reading:
    Ray:
    Finished: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
    Finished: Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
    Finished: Armada by Ernest Cline
    Reading: A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle 1) by Ursala K. Le Guin
    Kevin:
    Finished: Curse the Day (Spellbound #1) by Annabel Chase
    Finished: Vicious by V.E. Schwab
    Reading: Doom and Broom (Spellbound #2) by Annabel Chase
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  • @helentkalcic4417
    @helentkalcic4417 5 місяців тому +16

    It’s been a hot minute since I’ve engaged in conversation!!😅 I wanted to let you know, last podcast I didn’t even wait 2 minutes to get the emotional chicken pattern. I made it for my son’s girlfriend who works in an inner city/ immigrant/refugee elementary school. I frequent this class to help out with different aspects (financially and with resources). I delivered it today so I could see how the kids reacted to their class mascot…needless to say it was heart warming! They quickly took turns giving it a hug and were very eager to name it. Thank you 2 for making a difference which trickles down the line. Just wanted to let you know how your channel is impacting my world.❤

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому

      Aww that is awesome, we love hearing stories like this, thank you for sharing. Hope you are doing well Helen.

  • @donnastubbs9525
    @donnastubbs9525 5 місяців тому +8

    So last episode I immediately "needed" the emotional support chicken. This time I need to have some Thea Colman hat patterns. It never ends. But! This is because everything you're knitting is so fabulous, Skylar is so sweet! Thanks guys.

  • @michaellecausley5859
    @michaellecausley5859 5 місяців тому +13

    Ray I think you could be a singer!!! You have a voice! Love you guys!

  • @sadieadie1587
    @sadieadie1587 4 місяці тому

    Another nurse here!( 37 years in peds) I so enjoy your podcasts, it is entertaining, relaxing and I always learn something, thank you .

  • @faradayfarm4800
    @faradayfarm4800 5 місяців тому +7

    Ursula K Le Guin is OG science fiction! I had to read Left Hand of Darkness in college.

    • @katmahasti
      @katmahasti 5 місяців тому +2

      YES!! Le Guin is incredible. Ray, it's understandable your need to slow down your reading. This book was written in 1968 and the style is much different than the style of Sci-Fi authors now. Even if you don't like it, it WILL stick with you. Ursula's sneaky like that 😉 I enjoy you and Kevin on the podcast and I burst into song frequently too! Cheers!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому

      I really enjoyed her writing style 😊

  • @valoriec
    @valoriec 5 місяців тому +2

    LOL it's one bourbon, one scotch, and one beer (George Thorogood). :) and Ray, that cabled hat is amazing! Gorgeous. Love the color, love the design, all of it.

    • @catofthecastle1681
      @catofthecastle1681 5 місяців тому +1

      It’s by John Lee Hooker and covered by Thorogood!

    • @valoriec
      @valoriec 5 місяців тому

      @@catofthecastle1681 Thank you! I didn't realize that. :) I'll see if I can find the original.

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому +1

      You got that right! lol I don’t know why we thought whiskey lol 😂

  • @RTsarahmmm
    @RTsarahmmm 5 місяців тому

    When I was in my teens, we had a budgie named Alvin. Our dog, Dingo, kept jumping up and putting his front paws on the counter near Alvin's cage. We'd tell him "Dingo, get down." One day, we were sitting near Alvin's cage talking, and we paused, thinking we heard something odd. Silence. We continued talking and a few minutes go by, then we hear Alvin say, "Dingo, get down." Who knows how many times that little bird heard us say it, but he certainly learned it and would say it repeatedly! Thanks for a great podcast episode!

  • @eleanoredmiston1100
    @eleanoredmiston1100 5 місяців тому +1

    Ray, you could keep on going with the pattern, then gather the end when you are happy with the size.

  • @donnabeaton4707
    @donnabeaton4707 5 місяців тому

    Ray if you have another ball of smoke or grey which is close, you can knit one row of the other dye lot and then One of the original color. This helps blend the colors and is usually very unnoticeable in the finished product.

  • @chet1051
    @chet1051 5 місяців тому

    LisaR: A great source for vests , including males & many easily modified to vests- From the book "The Vintage Shetland Project "( Susan Crawford) . Enjoy !

  • @toomiepal
    @toomiepal 5 місяців тому +2

    Skyler is amazing! Love seeing your creations as always. Best wishes for Vogue Knitting!

  • @claudiasmith6447
    @claudiasmith6447 5 місяців тому +1

    Oh my gosh, you’re going to be up in my neck of the woods! Check out Six Loose Ladies yarn shop in Chester, VT. It’s ‘right around the corner’ from Ludlow! Ludlow is skiing paradise with Chester having several lovely little shops

  • @carolcurley7840
    @carolcurley7840 5 місяців тому +3

    I thought I was looking at yet another night of not sleeping and having to troll for new videos to watch and up you both pop. I was so happy and really enjoyed this episode. Thank you 👍

  • @maclindy84
    @maclindy84 5 місяців тому

    The vest is color work from Norway/Norwegian knitting. Ask Arnie and Carlos. I just bought 5 different books with those patterns in then. The had a knit along before Christmas and we made a Christmas stocking

  • @lindacanfieldchamberlain2073
    @lindacanfieldchamberlain2073 5 місяців тому

    Love you guys!!! I hit the thumbs up before I have even finished listening! Some great shop suggestions for your trip to Ludlow: Ewe & You Fiber Arts in Windsor, CT, Green Mountain Spinnery in Putney, VT and Six Loose Ladies & Friends in Chester, VT. Have fun!!!!

  • @annpapadopulo
    @annpapadopulo 5 місяців тому

    I received my Jimmy Beans folder in South Africa early in January and I am so glad you showed how you have done your needles as I did not know how I was going to do it. I just find it a little bulky but it will work. I also purchased their material folders which are easier to take around. Great product though!!!

  • @VascoKnits
    @VascoKnits 5 місяців тому

    Hello chaps! Hope you’re both well. I’m
    Just watching your episode and thought about your vest Kevin, Kate Davies has a pattern that is similar Machrihanish. I have bought it years ago and yet to knit it. Happy knitting! Vasco 🧶

  • @guineverecassidy4855
    @guineverecassidy4855 5 місяців тому

    Ray: If I had Smoke Yarn I would give you the yarn needed and a sweater's worth too 🥰

  • @bearpawqs
    @bearpawqs 5 місяців тому

    Looking forward to seeing you at Sweater Camp this weekend. :-) tom

  • @justduckyknitter
    @justduckyknitter 5 місяців тому

    Ray, you hat is beautiful, I would rip do back any of the design or ribbing. Since you like where the hat is sitting right now, I would do a rapid decrease and finish the top. Not many people are tall enough to see the top of your head. Just my thoughts. Glad you guys are feeling better, you both looked much more like your fun selves. *)

  • @jessicaolney4900
    @jessicaolney4900 5 місяців тому

    Wow I did a lot of chatting with you in this episode 😂 I had headphones on so my son asked me who I was talking to when I would suddenly start responding to you both. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Hope you have a great time at Vogue Knitting Live and can't wait to hear about it all and see the acquisitions. Maybe I will even pick up my Geogradient WIP before then....or not.

  • @maggiekeller1812
    @maggiekeller1812 5 місяців тому +2

    That vest!!! Could it be the ‘Flagship Vest’ by Espace Tricot?! They mention it’s based off a Ralph Lauren menswear💕 I see it and immediately thought it was it!🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

    • @blackbirdsycamoreyarn6110
      @blackbirdsycamoreyarn6110 5 місяців тому +1

      That's got the lovely x motif in it, a very close pattern.

    • @maggiekeller1812
      @maggiekeller1812 5 місяців тому +1

      @@blackbirdsycamoreyarn6110 that’s what I thought! It popped up and I know it’s not exact, but it’s darn close!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому +2

      That is very close, I've added it to a vest bundle.

  • @Judithgoulding9999
    @Judithgoulding9999 5 місяців тому

    Hi Kevin and Ray! Kevin, I've come across a similar vintage style vest, like the one you showed - have a look at: "Wartime Farm Sleeveless Pullover - Men's" - by Susan Crawford (copy and paste that on Ravelry and you'll see it)- she really specializes in remakes of vintage patterns and this one is not exact, by wonderfully close... anyway I just wanted to mention when I came across it. I enjoyed spending time with you as I knit, and I'll look forward to the next time! Cheers, Judith 💜

  • @EmmePhillips-HookinEmme
    @EmmePhillips-HookinEmme 5 місяців тому +1

    Love your podcast per usual!

  • @yogiknitgirl
    @yogiknitgirl 5 місяців тому +1

    This is my second visit here and you guys are the best!!!!! I’m so glad I found you!!!! What talents you are!!! ❤

  • @katedavy6272
    @katedavy6272 5 місяців тому

    I love your budgie! So cute! I also love that lovely blue/grey yarn you dyed. It is the same color of a Russian blue cat I had many years ago. Thanks for the memories!

  • @almabierlair6735
    @almabierlair6735 5 місяців тому

    Ray happy birthday to your dad, My dad's birthday is also the 22nd, but he is celebrating his bd in heaven. Miss him still after 37 years😢.

  • @genathompson5625
    @genathompson5625 5 місяців тому

    You are close to 20k! Have fun at vogue!

  • @mariameehan3295
    @mariameehan3295 5 місяців тому

    Hi guys, it's amazing how we all evolve over time. I just watched you both on your Episode 3 , from 3 years ago. Big changes! Now Ray is the one who mainly does the talking and very well too. But please give Kevin more time to speak again like 3 years ago. Your knitting and description is always so educatonal and very pleasent and valuable to suscribe to. Very much looking forward to you in the future. ❤❤❤❤

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! We’ve had so much fun over the past few years ❤️❤️

  • @Cultivatecrochet
    @Cultivatecrochet 5 місяців тому

    Hi! I’m so glad I found your channel 😃

  • @debbiedennie255
    @debbiedennie255 5 місяців тому +1

    Loved your podcasts ,,, you 2 are great 🥰😊

  • @michaelanneneal8439
    @michaelanneneal8439 5 місяців тому

    I just found you guys...SO MUCH fun!!! Thanks for a wonderful podcast! I also bought the kit for the ESC!!! 😂🐔Looking forward to watching all your previous episodes now!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому

      Yay, thank you for checking out our channel. Hope you enjoying making the chicken as much as we did.

  • @sharonvanpelt6005
    @sharonvanpelt6005 5 місяців тому

    I've almost completed my chicken or I should say my first chicken because I've decided to get a jump start on Christmas knitting and I'm making a chicken for everyone in my knit grou[ (only 5). Love seeing all the hats. I do like to have a hat on the go along with a pair of socks. I agree it's necessary to have a variety of projects so that you have something to work on no matter the situation. I've heard really good things about The Cozy Classic Raglan and seeing yours Kevin makes me want to make one. Wishing you both a great fortnight.

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому

      Yay, hope you enjoyed making the chicken, we will definitely be making more. The Cozy Classic Reglan is great, I would recommend making one, it is another easy knit.

  • @lilianrivera3069
    @lilianrivera3069 5 місяців тому

    LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL COLORS TO BOTH SHAWLS

  • @ASquareGranny
    @ASquareGranny 5 місяців тому

    Forgive the geographic inabilities; I’ve not looked it up in relation to your destination, BUT I adore Junction Fiber Mill in Vermont - the two owners (Peggy & Amanda) also have a vlogcast and are a hoot along with excellent yarn! I’ve not been to the brick & mortar site, but I love to crochet with their “Making Tracks”. Just to put on your radar!
    Your projects are beautiful as always & it’s always great to see you two. Glad you’re both bouncing back!
    I’m definitely checking out the chicken kit, btw and Ray! Keep singin’! Loved it! Cheers from Ohio! ☺️🫶🏻🧶 Lisa (aka: NurseLisaFromOhio)

  • @nancygibson900
    @nancygibson900 5 місяців тому

    You guys are great I really enjoy your show keep up the good work

  • @maryannharlow5172
    @maryannharlow5172 5 місяців тому

    I have been checking and today 2/1/2024 says you hit 20K. Congrats!

  • @dianam4778
    @dianam4778 5 місяців тому

    Yay! Hi guys! I'm almost done with the Yeti's Cowl from Les Garçons Christmas 2022. You have it on the shelf by Ray's right ear. I highly recommend it! So warm and cozy.

  • @feliciamk
    @feliciamk 5 місяців тому

    Aw, Skylar is SO darn cute!!! I love his fledgling language skills...careful what you guys say around him haha (or not!). Ray, I love your hats. All of them! I hope someone has some extra yarn so you can finish the dark grey one without having to rip back! I do believe it's One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer. Kevin, I love your Cozy Classic Raglan. Great job! Always wonderful to see you guys. It's quite windy and frigid here; so, a great evening to knit and watch my favorite podcasters! Big hugs to you both. Thanks, as always, for sharing
    🤗🤗

  • @kesangnamgyal2892
    @kesangnamgyal2892 5 місяців тому

    What a great idea to go through our yarns and to keep track of it all......its just what i have been wanting to do as part of taking stock of the ever growing collection! I thoroughly enjoy your podcast and thank you for for all the inspiration!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! Adding yarn to the stash section of Ravelry has been really fun, it has been nice to see yarns that I forgot I purchased.

  • @patkohler7848
    @patkohler7848 5 місяців тому

    I had to get “One Bourbon “ and try the alternating cable cast on after seeing your beautiful hat! I love it 🥰 You two are truly inspiring and a joy to watch.

  • @cherylkines2076
    @cherylkines2076 5 місяців тому

    ❤ love you guys! ❤ I started watching because I'm a nurse who has crocheted 4ever and am beginning to learn to knit. Ray helped me decide! I've been binge watching your videos for inspiration and the great vibes that emanate from y'all! ❤❤

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому +1

      That is awesome! So glad we could help bring some inspiration your way ❤️❤️

  • @anneellison8188
    @anneellison8188 5 місяців тому

    Great episode! I always get inspired by all of your knitting. You guys are so prolific and I really like that you share patterns with us. You both make beautiful things!

  • @debbieperea95
    @debbieperea95 5 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed the two hats you made Ray. Y’all are both such awesome knitters.

  • @chrissy24-7
    @chrissy24-7 5 місяців тому

    Kevin, I share your covet of knits I've seen on TV..I have dozens of pics from All Creatures great and small that I want to chart and I envy the folks who watched Highlander and all the pattern books they have 😂 ❤

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому +1

      I always try to figure out if the items I see on tv are hand knit, or something I can knit 😊

  • @veradoling79
    @veradoling79 5 місяців тому

    I put all my stash into Ravelry in Jan 2023. It was very enlightening! I've encourage others from our knit group to do the same. It helps when I do pattern searches and it provides ideas in my stash of yarns that would work. Love you guys!

  • @katedavy6272
    @katedavy6272 5 місяців тому

    Just found you! Loved this video!
    Signing up for more. Thanks.

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому

      Hi Kathleen! Thank you so much for checking out our channel, we really appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @marythomas5886
    @marythomas5886 5 місяців тому

    Ray !! You have a great voice and I love that song!! It is an old 🎵 classic!

  • @terry_679
    @terry_679 5 місяців тому

    I have owned many parakeets and none of them ever talked, just mimicked our whistle. Skylar's words are very clear. You both did a great job teaching him. l bet he's a lot of fun ! ❤😎

  • @lsdev4229
    @lsdev4229 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Kevin and Ray, great episode! Always fun to see what you two are up to and making. 🥰🇨🇦Sharon.

  • @sharonpoirier9244
    @sharonpoirier9244 5 місяців тому

    Hi Kevin and Ray. Spend a lot of time in southern VT. Six Loose Ladies in Chester is very cute. And don’t miss the pie shop while you’re there. Also if you don’t mind a little drive Harrisville Designs is just outside of Keene in NH. The Hub in Weston is also a great place for dinner. About 20 minutes from Ludlow! Have fun!

  • @chrissy24-7
    @chrissy24-7 5 місяців тому

    I've been super sick so I'm watching this EP right after finishing the last one 😂❤ love you guys

  • @DonnabSWfla
    @DonnabSWfla 5 місяців тому

    Such lovely knits! Ray sure hope you find the same yarn- that hat deserves to be complete. Wonderful knit

  • @LindaSimpson
    @LindaSimpson 5 місяців тому

    Hi Kevin and Ray, I always use cable cast on for socks, it works really well. Beautiful hats and love all your projects. Have a great week. ❤❤❤

  • @sabinebauerle7655
    @sabinebauerle7655 5 місяців тому

    Love these drinking hats, especially the yellow cabled one and the color combination yellow|purple is gorgeous. Thanks again for sharing your (knitting) world. Have fun in New York, don’t buy too many kits , ray,you already got a ton. I bought the pattern for the emotional support chicken and will start on it soon.

  • @lolamoore9420
    @lolamoore9420 5 місяців тому

    Spencer's vest looks a bit like the vintage Ralph Lauren fair isle vests, he had a desiger Nancy Vale that had a book with all her Ralph Lauren jumpers, I would say that book would be hard to come across but you never know someone on here might have a copy to check in it and see if there's anything similar, he might have had other designers too but would be worth researching if you really want to knit one ❤

  • @labraknit
    @labraknit 5 місяців тому

    All I keep thinking about is a pony tail hat with your Oisin Hat. :) Kevin, I just ripped out an entire sweater with merino and mohair in 6 colors. I’m glad I did it

  • @BosomFemme
    @BosomFemme 5 місяців тому +1

    Definitely worth checking out Green Mountain Spinnery in Putney, VT on your way to Ludlow.

  • @Viennagirl1120
    @Viennagirl1120 5 місяців тому

    Nice to see you guys! Kevin, that sweater is gorgeous.
    I spent your podcast working on my second chicken. The first one went in the mail yesterday and is supposed to be delivered on Monday. The friend I sent it to has no idea that it's coming, so it will be interesting to see what the reaction is.

  • @lizzieholland
    @lizzieholland 5 місяців тому

    I would not recommend a cable cast on for socks unless you use a bigger needle as although its stretcher than a long tail, its not as stretchy as a German twisted. Xx

  • @bernadetteg-t535
    @bernadetteg-t535 5 місяців тому

    I just subscribed to Botanical Yarns UK. Great podcast. They were very appreciative and thankful for everyone that ordered from them online regarding Woolfolk issues.

  • @jenmccarthy372
    @jenmccarthy372 5 місяців тому

    Kevin, If you want an awesome non superwash dk. Same from Clockwork Fiber Co formerly Beachy Breeze Fibers. It’s amazing!

  • @katedavy6272
    @katedavy6272 5 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoyed Ursula K. LeQuien books years ago. Hope you enjoy them, Ray

  • @maureenholian1560
    @maureenholian1560 5 місяців тому

    Hi Kevin, Ray and Skylar too🐦!
    Thanks for another inspiring episode! I am new to knitting a sweater...have been searching for a pattern. The Cozy Classic Raglan sweater is just what I have been looking for....Thank you !! Nice hat patterns too Ray! Take care and keep warm! Happy Knitting!🧶🥰

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Maureen! The pattern is great and it feels like a quick knit. Hope you enjoy making it.

  • @thirdstreetintheloop
    @thirdstreetintheloop 5 місяців тому

    I have entered ALL my yarn into my ravelry stash. Took a bit of time but I have no regrets. Easier to plan a project, when I buy yarn for something in mind, I can add the note so I don’t forget, and I can seee what I have already when out shopping.

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому +1

      I love this! It’s so nice to know what’s going on behind us on the shelves lol 😂

  • @trishcostello813
    @trishcostello813 5 місяців тому

    Ray, I started reading Ursula Le Guin when I was in my teens and loved the Earthsea series. I was 10 years old when the first one came out in 1968!

  • @marianraecrochetknit1199
    @marianraecrochetknit1199 5 місяців тому

    That shawl is beautiful, Kevin. And, I am loving the new geometric one.
    I would not be surprised if Ray had more kits than what was shown. Lol.

  • @starrcookson
    @starrcookson 5 місяців тому

    Alternate cable cast on is my go to for socks and hats - I love the look and also not having to measure the tail.

  • @pamleverette3860
    @pamleverette3860 5 місяців тому

    Great job guys! Ray frog the cable hat and start over as it is too beautiful to not have! Kevin good job on cataloging your yarn! I too need to do that! I too would frog the red vest and begin again. Don’t do things that don’t bring you JOY!

  • @MissJudyBad
    @MissJudyBad 5 місяців тому

    totally meant to be 😍

    • @MissJudyBad
      @MissJudyBad 5 місяців тому

      DOO BEEEE DOOOBEEEEE!!

  • @charlotted9870
    @charlotted9870 5 місяців тому

    Have a peek at the Painted Desert Vest on ravelry, or an oldie, the Fair Isle Pullover 1979, also on ravelry.

  • @teenera3064
    @teenera3064 5 місяців тому

    Ray... I am also a sucker for a kit. I've purchased so many and almost none have been knit... it's one of the things I want to work on this year 😉😁

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому +1

      Ray loves a good kit, we are going to keep track of how many he gets this year. 🤣

  • @pattigolden1
    @pattigolden1 5 місяців тому

    Perfect rainy day!!! Listening to you & working on my "Ghost Knitter's Shawl".
    Only about 15 rows to go....15 looooong rows, almost 600 stitches.
    I definitely need to make an emotional support chicken!!!🐓🐔🤣😂
    I normally don't get kits, but I may have to now.
    Oh Kevin!! That was hysterical about the sour cream, I'm first generation American of Russian decent...sour cream is a staple in the household!! 😂🤣 I honestly didn't know there were people who have never tried it. 😋
    I agree, WAY too many ends on the geogradient....mine is STILL in time out.

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому

      That shawl is going to be beautiful. I've never tried it by itself, its funny because I cook with it, just never ate it when it wasn't combined with something else.

  • @adamblackburn7857
    @adamblackburn7857 5 місяців тому +1

    Kevin your skin is glowing.

  • @emeraldstitcheswf
    @emeraldstitcheswf 5 місяців тому

    I've read Nettle and Bone. I really enjoyed the creativity of the author.

  • @carolynhart1006
    @carolynhart1006 5 місяців тому

    Ray, if you want a real simple hat look up Needle Beedle Seaman hat. I’ve made a lot of them in acrylic yarn and donated them to charities. I’ve made different sizes and used different size needles depending on what kind of mood I’m in. Great to just get a quick feeling of satisfaction and to help someone in need. I’ve done them with the fold up brim and also just with maybe six rows of ribbing if I don’t feel like knitting the turned up brim.

  • @aileenmiles1693
    @aileenmiles1693 5 місяців тому

    I loved the Earthsea books when I was a teen. There aren't many and they aren't too long. I should probably reread them now that I can appreciate what a master LeGuin is. I hope you enjoy.
    I was swatching for a sweater when I started watching this podcast. Now I am swatching for a different one. I only own two kits, both sweaters I have splurged on. Both challenging. Opted for lace and bobbles as the simpler of the two (the other is fingering weight and nearly all over colorwork). Fine, you tempters, I will join your Kit Along 😉🤍

  • @julielandy9162
    @julielandy9162 5 місяців тому +1

    Kevin, that vest you asking about. I think Corrine from the Woolly Thistle did knit something similar to that. Maybe if you contact her, she can let you know what the pattern is.
    Ray, on the Forge you were looking for, sometimes you can Google the yarn with dye lot and options come up. I did that with some red cotton I needed. I found the exact one I was looking for.
    Thanks, guys, for another great podcast!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому +1

      Unfortunately google didn’t work but that’s the first thing I tried. lol great minds think alike 🥰 But…someone is sending the exact dye kit I need!! 👏😉

    • @julielandy9162
      @julielandy9162 5 місяців тому

      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast perfect! Oh man, I hope I didn't sound like a Karen. I reread my post and thought wow that was bossy. So glad you found what you needed.

  • @thekindles1183
    @thekindles1183 5 місяців тому

    I love the pennies from heaven song, haha! Ray, good luck with school! Skylar is so cute sitting on Kevin! - Kimberly

  • @marymann3975
    @marymann3975 5 місяців тому

    I love Vicious not for the main characters (though I do think Victor may be redeemable) but for the secondary characters. If for no other reason, I would read the next book. I enjoyed it. I also enjoyed This Savage Song and Our Dark Duet by VE Schwab

  • @devoted2knit177
    @devoted2knit177 5 місяців тому

    My Briornate shawl kit should arrive from Stephen & Penelope soon, but not I may not be able to finish in time. We’ll see. Happy to participate in your K(kit)AL Thanks!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  5 місяців тому

      Yay 😀 you could at least enter your progress in the WIP thread! We’ll pull winners from there too ❤️

  • @laurakohnross6106
    @laurakohnross6106 5 місяців тому

    OMG! A Kit-Along. Brilliant! Just so happens that I bought 3 kits, all influenced by Ray, that I now will make! Very excited to participate. Love all your new hats Ray! And like Kevin I recently cast on the Cozy classic Raglan and it just flies off the needles. I have a second one planned using fingering and fuwa fuwa which I plan on casting on next week. Thanks for another great episode!

  • @Graceygoodies
    @Graceygoodies 5 місяців тому

    Hi Ray and Kevin! Love the parade of hats! I have just started picking up my needles again. My healing process was interrupted by infection...which sucks...but hopefully I am now on the mend. I can walk without assistance and most of my pain is gone....Ray, Ursula Le Guin published the book in 1968, so I think the language would be different. I've only read one of her books and it wasn't in the Earthsea series....she is considered one of the best scifi/fantasy authors. Have fun at Vogue, I haven't been since before Covid, maybe next year if my mobility is still good. Can't wait to see what you purchase.....

  • @beckywhitt7356
    @beckywhitt7356 5 місяців тому

    The Amazon thing was probably real. We get that message and it says driver getting ready to deliver be sure pets put up and light on.

  • @janknitall3018
    @janknitall3018 5 місяців тому

    Love the episode! You were talking about making a stripey hat with all the yarn left overs. How about making a stripey cowl instead and then you'll have an accessory that goes with all your new hats.

  • @karencox2040
    @karencox2040 5 місяців тому

    Wow! I did not know our stratfords were so much alike. We have a parlor restaurant to. But not you guys. Love the shawl

  • @jessmakingit
    @jessmakingit 5 місяців тому

    For the vest, I'd check the following designers, Martin Storey, Marie Wallen, or Alice Starmore. I feel like I've seen something very similar from one of them. Hope that helps.

  • @trishcostello813
    @trishcostello813 5 місяців тому

    Everyday Disasters by Diana Pharaoh Francis, amusing fantasy series, short with some giggles. Love your Geogradient Kevin, I am still on clue 3, might get it finished before his next MKAL😅. Vertices shall have to wait until after Exploration Station I think. Too many projects, too many books, too many games , a senior dog to walk, slowly , some casual work and I do have to sleep sometime and actually talk to my husband. Think I might just sit and knit while watching the Australian Open tennis and everything else can wait til next week.

  • @blackbirdsycamoreyarn6110
    @blackbirdsycamoreyarn6110 5 місяців тому

    I do cable cast on for almost everything, just because that's the first one I learned. I use it on socks and it works well.

  • @lindahamilton3040
    @lindahamilton3040 5 місяців тому

    Nice printing Kevin. To save some yarn with purling, try wrapping your yarn clockwise instead of the normal purling way. Also helps to tighten the knit stitch completed before the purl stitch when cabling.

  • @paulettemcguinness6469
    @paulettemcguinness6469 5 місяців тому

    Love you guys ❤️🧶

  • @jessicastuppyknits871
    @jessicastuppyknits871 5 місяців тому

    When I do my musselburghs I do 1” of negative ease.

  • @Knithappenswithpam
    @Knithappenswithpam 5 місяців тому

    I’m wearing my Vertices Unite Shawl today too. I want to knit another. One bourbon, one scotch and one beer!

  • @lindarogers3608
    @lindarogers3608 5 місяців тому

    Greetings from rainy Los Angeles!

  • @TheSouthpawKnitter
    @TheSouthpawKnitter 5 місяців тому

    Happy 100th episode Ray

  • @jordanfairs9791
    @jordanfairs9791 5 місяців тому

    Day late to the podcast but i mustve felt something in the air and ordered two kits this week lol

  • @jonellesandel1066
    @jonellesandel1066 5 місяців тому

    I did the Peace and Joy socks but I ended up frogging and doing them without the pattern because the pattern made them too tight. Once I went back they were perfect and people keep asking me where I got my socks 😂. Such a beautiful colorway!

  • @chrissy24-7
    @chrissy24-7 5 місяців тому

    Fellas, be sure to not cook with non stick pans and be careful what cleaning products you use, they could have deadly consequences for adorable little Skylar. ❤

  • @justinewheeler9304
    @justinewheeler9304 5 місяців тому

    Also, I bought the Squares, Stripes and Lice book after seeing Kevin talk about it. I love it! I also think the Klara pattern could easily be adapted to be a men’s sweater (just remove the waist shaping).

  • @star_athena
    @star_athena 5 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤