Needles at the Ready: Episode 104

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  • @niknaiman5359
    @niknaiman5359 11 місяців тому +12

    "Who are we to be included...." Raymond (insert middle name) stop it right now! I think you VERY much undervalue what you mean to this community. There are 20 THOUSAND of us whose spirits are brightened every fortnight thanks to the two of you and your antics. You have this way of entertaining and getting others excited about knitting (felting, crocheting, etc) and I hope that another 20K find their way to you quickly. Write out your affirmation and tape it on your mirror "we have a special place in this community and we have earned that place by being who we are day after day!"

  • @barbaramcrae8425
    @barbaramcrae8425 11 місяців тому +9

    Quick input for now.....check out the Crazy Sock Lady's Ravelry page for the Jellyroll blanket! She does something different for picking up the stitches!

  • @carrotlover7763
    @carrotlover7763 11 місяців тому +11

    Ray - thank you for sharing a resource for nurses and the comments about holding someone’s life in your hands. My husband had a heart attack in 2017, our local hospital stabilized him and life flighted him to OHSU in Portland, OR. He was hooked up to ECMO for 3 days until he had open heart surgery to replace a ruptured mitral valve. During the entire time he was in the hospital, he had the best care you can imagine. Nurses ARE what makes it happen and I can’t imagine how stressful your job is.

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Oh wow I’m speechless…thank you and I’m so sorry you and your husband went through all that. Sending bigs hugs 🤗❤️❤️

  • @jmcarella001
    @jmcarella001 11 місяців тому +21

    Kevin, it's the tub scene, when she's sitting behind him telling him how long her legs are wrapped around him. I can just hear her voice!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Yes, totally the scene I was thinking of.

    • @JessieB965
      @JessieB965 11 місяців тому

      Im catching up on this episode and just saw this lol I hear Julia Roberts’ voice (in Pretty Woman when she’s driving the Lotus) saying ‘Do you know your foot’s as big as your arm from your elbow to your wrist? Just a little bit of trivia’ lol If you’re ever in a pinch and don’t have your sock ruler…..

  • @beckykerrigan9873
    @beckykerrigan9873 11 місяців тому

    As a retired nurse, you are making me cry thinking back on my career. I would have loved to have had this when I started out. I think this is a great gift to share with anyone I know who is starting their nursing career. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ilovethegoddessshop
    @ilovethegoddessshop 11 місяців тому +8

    I vote all salmon, no stripe-- that color is so beautiful-- deserves to stand alone!😍

    • @mommathuss
      @mommathuss 11 місяців тому

      I agree or one stripe at CO edge and bind of edges of sleeves and bottom hem

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Agree, I'm not going to be adding the stripes.

  • @rhysmillington
    @rhysmillington 11 місяців тому

    So glad that you have discovered TOFT. We love it here in the UK. Especially because Martyn from Knit 365 has championed them so well- you should check out his behind the scenes at TOFT. Also if you think your obsessed now Ray wait until you see their Advent! You will be a lifelong addict! 😊

  • @Mary.P77
    @Mary.P77 11 місяців тому +2

    Ray! Your “Love is Love” sock looks like a Neapolitan Ice Cream sundae with chocolate sauce! Love the colors! ❤

  • @diannacook6135
    @diannacook6135 11 місяців тому

    Great visit, as always. Kevin, the crazy sock lady has a different way of attaching her jelly rolls. It on her Ravelry projects.x

  • @darylevangelista4758
    @darylevangelista4758 11 місяців тому

    Ray, your sweater looks awesome too and looks great with your chocolate brown eyes!

  • @Princessbuddy123
    @Princessbuddy123 11 місяців тому +4

    Kevin and Ray, great FOs and Ray, keep going with your granny stripe blanket and at the end, just crochet a border around it catching all of the ends in the border. Congrats on 20K and thank you for another great podcast.

  • @vickiscales3755
    @vickiscales3755 11 місяців тому +3

    Ray, If you don't want to weave in all those ends on the granny stripe blanket, you could try doing an envelope boarder to hide all those ends. The blanket is beautiful. I agree with Kevin, keep going on it.

    • @lyonza
      @lyonza 11 місяців тому

      I was going to suggest the same thing, - super useful for hiding ends you don't want to weave in. Keep going, the blanket is awesome

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for the tip Vicki.

  • @WendyCanallatos
    @WendyCanallatos 11 місяців тому +1

    This nursing journal is awesome!! I will share with my daughter Katie- she is Asst. Nurse Manager at Shady Grove Adventist hospital. Her department t is Forensic.Nursing. This is an awesome vehicle for all nurses- thank you so much for sharing !♥️

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      It is such a great idea, wish I had something like that when I first started out.

  • @michaelanneneal8439
    @michaelanneneal8439 11 місяців тому +3

    Hi Ray! I am a nurse too! Thank you for sharing the journal...I wish I had that back when I started! I could have written a book during COVID. Anyway...LOVE you guys!! You have a wonderful podcast!

  • @staceymoore5304
    @staceymoore5304 11 місяців тому +2

    Ray that nursing journal information was great. I am an OT (for 20 yrs 😲, hard to believe!) and your explanation, and the example thought provoking questions you described brought back so many memories in that brief segment. I can appreciate Cynthias' journal purpose and development!!!!! Thankful for all of the nurses of the world ❤‍🩹❤

  • @debbieperea95
    @debbieperea95 11 місяців тому

    Love your videos. You are both very talented 👍🏻🧶🥰🥰

  • @thekindles1183
    @thekindles1183 11 місяців тому

    Always love watching you guys! Did you see Kay of Crazy Sock Lady has a detailed fix about how she does the join in the blanket? Your hat is beautiful, Ray! I knit two of those musselbrugh hats and they came out short/ small. Nurses are awesome. I appreciate them so much! - Kimberly

  • @julielandy9162
    @julielandy9162 11 місяців тому +1

    Y'all!!!! That highland cow and sheep are so frigging cute! I loved every second of your video. You made my day!

  • @connies1625
    @connies1625 11 місяців тому

    Kevin the salmon yarn is gorgeous. You need to come to Minnesota ... we have a ton of yarn shops and a fiber festival plus a lot of classes.

  • @tbiles2706
    @tbiles2706 11 місяців тому

    I cast on my emotional support chicken while watching tonight, I just bought the pattern as I had a BUNCH of scraps and small amount of yarn to use up. Loving the pattern so far. And about the snow, I am currently in Cape Breton Nova Scotia where there is now a state of emergency because of the snow this weekend - over 150cm over two days and it’s still coming down! 😂😂❄️☃️

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Yay! Hope you enjoy making it as much as we did. Hope you are staying safe and warm.

  • @oursewgoodlife
    @oursewgoodlife 11 місяців тому +2

    Hi! This is about Ray’s comment that the ends of each row on his granny stripe blanket are not coming out right. I’m not sure if anyone else mentioned this but Kay, The Crazy Sock Lady, is making a granny stripe blanket. On her Ravelry project page she has linked a video on how to make granny stripes. I followed that video and my ends of each row are coming out great. I really enjoy your podcast!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Awesome! Thank you for sharing this, we will take a look at her project and the videos.

  • @peggypaya1489
    @peggypaya1489 11 місяців тому

    I love my Thread and Maple binder. I went all out a couple years ago and use it all the time. I have six pages. The quality is the best.

  • @carolinelescard9370
    @carolinelescard9370 11 місяців тому

    Ray, that rust sweater will be beautiful on you! And Kevin, the simple raglan is just stunning!

  • @maureenholian1560
    @maureenholian1560 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Kevin and Ray, Thank you, Ray for sharing about the Nursing Journal! I Truly believe that
    Nurses are the backbone to every doctor !!!
    Truly enjoy all your podcasts !! Congratulations on reaching 20,000+ subscribers🎉!!!! You both are so talented, generous and inspiring!!
    Kevin, great color for your sweater... like the idea of the stripe on the sleeve. Can not wait to see it knitted up!
    Happy Kniting!🧶 Hugs!🫶

  • @pamleverette3860
    @pamleverette3860 11 місяців тому

    I have to say not only is the emotional support chicken the best thing but knitting it was a JOY! Love you guys! My mom and mother in law were both nurses and both of my daughters are in health care (cardiology). I think this resource is a wonderful tool for such a stressful field!

  • @LindaJuneDisley
    @LindaJuneDisley 11 місяців тому

    Hi Kevin and Ray, loving your sweaters and socks. That hat is stunning. Kevin, I have done a quick tutorial on my channel on joining the jelly roll stripes, hope it helps. Loving your purchases, thank you for sharing. Hugs ❤❤❤

  • @stephdeshong1240
    @stephdeshong1240 11 місяців тому +1

    When my wrists ache from too much yarning, i wear compression gloves. The kind i use is called thergonomic hand aids. Ive used them for years. I can still knit and crochet while wearing them. Also, the pioneer gloves by kelly mcclure can be made with 23 grams of fingering weight yarn. I made 6 pairs this Christmas. I'm glad yall are feeling better. ❤

  • @Mobuchholz
    @Mobuchholz 11 місяців тому

    Your sweater is beautiful! The crazy sock lady has notes in her project about page about joining the strips together. It does have a front seam though, I guess just part of the look of this blanket. I had knitted a whole strip then just didn’t love connecting them so now just have a 5 foot strip lol The Granny stripe blanket is super fun, I just make a magic knot when adding in the next color which is working out super well

  • @cathleenmccolgin552
    @cathleenmccolgin552 11 місяців тому

    Congratulations on 20K subscribers!!!! I think straight up all salmon without stripes - it’s a gorgeous color that will look fantastic on you!!! The reference from Pretty Woman was the bathtub scene - love the movie!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Thank you Cathleen! Agree, I am leaving the stripes out of the sweater. That is definitely the scene I was thinking of.

  • @ImCFoxx
    @ImCFoxx 11 місяців тому +1

    As I have mentioned, before, I know, you must remember me, I am a retired, RN, ICU-CPU & PACU. In 1970’s, if we didn’t have hypodermic needles in our hands, on our breaks we had knitting needles or some other type of needle arts doing counted cross stitch, needlepoint on canvas, Bargello, knitting, etc. even crochet. I was crafty person, sewing my clothes, and making all of my gifts.
    I don’t believe I would use plastic, although that might eliminate the need to block the piece after it ws finished. We did Bargello for piano, bench covers, dining room chairs, and for wall pieces. It is beautiful, very Italian esque. Usually the canvas is made of cotton or in some cases linen. To keep it from becoming misshapen we put it on a stretcher. The plastic is just so un Eco. I suspect there may be a place for plastic somewhere but as an heirloom piece I recommend cotton. It comes in all sizes. If you like it next time, try it. Often there are special shops with canvas by the yard, kits and yarn , needles, etc. etc. whatever you need. Maybe even JoAnn’s….

  • @carynpalliser4083
    @carynpalliser4083 11 місяців тому

    Kevin, on your jelly roll blanket, I think you need to remember two features in order to get that join smoother. First, hold the yarn in back when you pick up, and be sure to pick up both parts of the v. Then you need to turn and slip the first stitch with yarn in front before you knit / garter stitch back on the back / wrong side.
    Good luck and let me know how it went!🎉

    • @carynpalliser4083
      @carynpalliser4083 11 місяців тому

      Don’t give up, you’ll love the result. You just need to nail that join technique and you’re off to the races! I can’t wait to see your color palette unfold!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Thank you, I'll take another look at my knitting, I thought I was doing it the way it was written in the pattern.

  • @aquilladahun-aleftyknitter
    @aquilladahun-aleftyknitter 11 місяців тому

    I have been following Hello Bargello for quite sometime. The kits look so beautiful. I've made earrings from their patterns. I can't wait to see your finished objects!!!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh awesome!! It was our first time seeing them! So fun!! Also, we think we decided that we’re like 87.56 percent sure we might be coming to your neck of the woods in May 😳😉❤️

  • @Drjoyce3860
    @Drjoyce3860 11 місяців тому +1

    I am so thrilled to hear about the nursing journal, thank you for mentioning it. When I began my medical career in the 80’s, I was surprised by how many nurses smoked and drank heavily. I discovered that as medical providers, we take terrible care of ourselves. I am so glad that self care is being embraced by the nursing community - I am sure that the pandemic was a wakeup call for many. I currently work in a non-clinical position, but so many of my fellow physicians are still type A workaholics. I have learned the hard way to “work to live” not “live to work”. And after two docs dying within the last few months, hopefully my colleagues will wake up. I can’t wait to retire to knit more😊❤

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      The journal is such a great idea, wish it was around when I first started out in the profession.

  • @suedale1865
    @suedale1865 11 місяців тому

    Wow that was some marathon of NATR joy fullness watched in four sections Saturday night to Sunday night ❤❤
    Kevin I think the flame colour sweater should be just flame NO STRIPE let that beautiful yarn work by itself ( stunning)
    Can’t wait to see your Toft creations & your chickens

  • @MsOMakes
    @MsOMakes 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks again for coming to Darn Knit Anyway’s Sweater Camp yesterday! I’m a super fan, too, and you were the highlight of the weekend for me! Have a great fortnight, boys! 😊

  • @lynnaudette5148
    @lynnaudette5148 11 місяців тому

    Another enjoyable episode, as always. Kevin, I have been knitting for years. I really appreciated your method of changing cords on interchangable needles. I had never thought of that. I love learning new techniques and tips from my fiber friends. Thank you xox

  • @tyraavery4841
    @tyraavery4841 11 місяців тому

    For your trunk show 😉😉😉 I have heard of people using their sock machines to knit up swatches or tubes to show e people what their yarn looks like. Love watching you guys! 🖤🖤🖤

  • @Hellen-pf7ts
    @Hellen-pf7ts 11 місяців тому

    Kevin, the salmon is gorgeous, I think a Maxim Cyr style pocket in the blue would be perfect, plus, whichever side the pocket is on put one stripe on the opposite sleeve just before the cuff in the blue to match the pocket (and your eyes😂😂❤). Loved the podcast boys, all great projects. Ray's advice on the heel sizing was so timely as my hubby was just trying on a ho sock and the instep was a tad tight, so, thanks to Ray the second sock's gonna get modified. Xx

  • @angieanderson6082
    @angieanderson6082 11 місяців тому

    Cheers to 20K!! 🥂

  • @JACLevair
    @JACLevair 11 місяців тому

    ❤ Ray, the stripes on your socks …. you did more than just okay. They are outstanding! Thank you both for your preparation for this video (and for other videos) I am a fan of well done and lengthy knitting videos. Kevin, great, great colour for your next sweater. Excellent choice. All the best, Joyce

  • @PatValenzano
    @PatValenzano 11 місяців тому

    Congratulations on reaching 20K subscribers…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩. You are so right Kevin…VKL NYC classes are incredible!!! The best teachers, amazing content…so much to learn. You need to come for the education as well as the fantastic market place. Loved hearing about your projects and purchases…thank you 😄🧶💗

    • @EmmePhillips-HookinEmme
      @EmmePhillips-HookinEmme 11 місяців тому

      I have Beak-once! I love her so much! The sweaters are beautiful and I love the yin yang yarn.

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Totally agree, we will definitely be taking advantage of the classes next year.

  • @trishcostello813
    @trishcostello813 11 місяців тому

    Sock tubes are my train knitting. Uneek self striping yarn, love it.

  • @gaellezaccaro1691
    @gaellezaccaro1691 11 місяців тому

    thanks for this episod, it's very nice of you to share your vkl experience. i'd love to go once 🤞. your purchase are great and thread and Maple, it's such a great purchase you've made, i'm looking at it for so loooong. i love their product.

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Their products really are top notch, it is definitely and investment, but will last forever.

  • @wooldahlias
    @wooldahlias 11 місяців тому

    Aw, you just made my day! Thank you for the shout out about my Emotional Support Chicken, EGGatha Christie! She makes me ridiculously happy. And big congratulations on the 20k followers! Your podcast is a delight: joyful and authentic.

  • @jackieleipert1950
    @jackieleipert1950 11 місяців тому

    Keep that beautiful granny stripe blanket going ALSO the granny squares. You can do it all. You are still young. I am a new slow knitter, improving I but I have yarn to make a gorgeous granny square Halloween blanket, but I never made a granny square. I am a quilter and a cross stitch repro sampler lover. No time to work on all of it but I NEED TO. Love, love, love all of it. Just started a February appliqué and flying geese table topper kit. I am pushing on to get it partially done this month. My KIT of the month. JUST DO IT!

  • @michelemick4565
    @michelemick4565 11 місяців тому +1

    I made the peace and joy advent as well. I love the finished product as well. ❤️❤️👍🏼 I did find all of the “make one’s” a little challenging with the small sock needles.

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Such a great pattern and yarn combo. Agree the increases were difficult on the smaller needles.

  • @abbielynnjuett4031
    @abbielynnjuett4031 11 місяців тому

    There are videos on UA-cam that shows how to crochet squares together that are stunning. Crochet the sqares made with Kevin's yarn, crochet them together with an undyed yarn which will always match no matter how long it takes to finish. When crocheting together, do it as you finish a square. Then you will not have to touch it again. 💚💚💚

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому +1

      Such a great idea! Leaving the squares for the end seems so overwhelming lol

  • @Diana-Treister
    @Diana-Treister 11 місяців тому

    Oh. Wow I’m a nurse TOO! ER for 29yrs! Met you guys at VKL!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому +1

      So glad we got to meet, VKL was so much fun. Hope you enjoyed your time there.

  • @sarahdunham5393
    @sarahdunham5393 11 місяців тому

    As a nurse viewer this resource was really lovely, thanks for sharing. I’ve just subscribed to the podcast and have a kit I’ve not touched in over a year so I may get involved ! Thx is for the episode 😊

  • @Quietly501
    @Quietly501 11 місяців тому

    Gorgeous Oisin hat, Ray. Love it ❤ and just bought the pattern. Thanks for the share!

  • @lisanakao1043
    @lisanakao1043 11 місяців тому

    Cynthia’s journal sounded so cool. My daughter just started nursing school so I purchased the journal for her. I know she will love it. Kevin what about a stripe on both sleeves but off set🤷🏻‍♀️ Ray love the loops yarn. I am going to look for some yarn to make a sweater. The three colors that go together 😍! Thank guys for another fun episode.

  • @valoriec
    @valoriec 11 місяців тому

    Kevin, for the jelly roll blanket, you could do the stripes and then take a crochet hook and slip stitch join the pieces. :)

  • @ryciaraluna1026
    @ryciaraluna1026 11 місяців тому

    thank you, Ray, for your mindful journal info. This is a good option for first responders especially during covid. I'm a retired teacher and that journal would have work for me also

  • @Morganroadknits
    @Morganroadknits 11 місяців тому

    I am knitting the Men’s Classic Raglan for my husband and I love the way Jane does her “fill in the blank” pattern. Wonderful knitting adventure so far.

  • @marybethr7146
    @marybethr7146 11 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations on 20K subscribers! You totally deserve it. Ray I LOVE NURSES. On Monday I had total knee replacement surgery and the ENTIRE nursing staff were (to use your term) absolutely lovely. So caring, professional and wonderful. From my initial intake before surgery thru my overnight stay, all the nurses were just fabulous. As a single mom who is used to doing everything for everyone else, it felt so nice to be totally cared for. I'll be doing this again in April on my other knee.
    Kevin, Kay of The Crazy Sock Lady is making a DK Jelly Roll blanket and her Ravelry project page has notes on how she joins each row. It's definitely worth a peek.
    After seeing the emotional support chickens on Episode 103, I'm seeing them EVERYWHERE.

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Thank you 😊 Hope you have a speedy recovery. Thank you for the suggestion, I'll take a look at her notes.

  • @jilliankonig2759
    @jilliankonig2759 11 місяців тому

    I have the utmost respect for nurses, having two major surgeries last year and being taken care of so well by nurses. As a retired teacher, the journal seems like a great idea for new teachers, as well, because many of the same things would apply to them (today I wore bodily fluids that were not my own, today my faith in humanity was restored, I cried on the way home today, etc.)

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      What a great idea to use this for teachers too, bet it would be super helpful.

  • @sueclark7758
    @sueclark7758 11 місяців тому

    Yes - do classes at VKL! I did two classes and two lectures this year. Provisional cast ons with Romi Hill and the Hap Shawl with Gudrun Johnston. Lectures were with Deborah Newton on fit, and Andrea Lui (the knitting pt on Insta). All such great information, taught by knitting rockstars in their own right....just adds a whole other dimension to VKL.Love you guys 💕

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      We are already looking forward to next year and some classes, laughs and good food.

  • @star_athena
    @star_athena 11 місяців тому

    20K HYPE! 🎉 My one and only VKL was 2013. Pregnant, but didn’t know it. 😮 Would love to come back sometime. You remind me that my grandma used to run an underground yarn shop in the Bronx. Long time ago. I wish she were still here for many reasons but I’d love to ask her more about that. ❤❤❤

  • @kimmargittai5287
    @kimmargittai5287 11 місяців тому

    Both your sweater colors are FABULOUS!!! You'll look SO GOOD in those when they're done.

  • @hopemadeyarnco
    @hopemadeyarnco 11 місяців тому

    It was great hanging out with both of you at VKL. So excited you guys are coming to Skein! It’s going to be so much fun! Yay! ❤

  • @donnawelch3548
    @donnawelch3548 11 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations on your 20K ! Lovely knits and acquisitions. Thank you for sharing Vogue Knitting Live with us all. Take Care.

  • @ginamacris6524
    @ginamacris6524 11 місяців тому

    Ray, both the tonal crochet squares and the jelly roll strips look great! Great seeing you guys! Wonderful happy ending for the Oisin hat!

  • @deekay1641
    @deekay1641 11 місяців тому

    Congratulations on 20,000 guys.
    Great episode.
    Keep up the good work

  • @dianatheriault2913
    @dianatheriault2913 11 місяців тому

    Holy Canolli!!! Congrats on 20,000 count...and more to come for you two :D

  • @sherryhooks
    @sherryhooks 11 місяців тому

    those chickens are awesome and I think I may need those scissors Great bags also

  • @bobclark98122
    @bobclark98122 11 місяців тому

    Aren’t Jay’s bags gorgeous? I have a couple already!!! 🎉

  • @rachelp7619
    @rachelp7619 11 місяців тому

    I'm knitting on one of my two Jelly Roll blankets as I watch your podcast. remember as you do the second row you only pick up one leg of the V stitch in between the garter ridges. (See page 4, Main Body, Row 1 of pattern). this will keep the color you are attaching the new color to from showing on the front of your work.

  • @ApplesandPeanutButter
    @ApplesandPeanutButter 11 місяців тому

    Ray, look at Toni's (TL Yarncraft) tassel video. She had lots of ends on this year's temperature blanket that she didn't want to weave in. It may be a solution for your granny stripe which looks great; beautiful colors, Kevin😊

  • @theknittingchick
    @theknittingchick 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey Guys, congrats on reaching 20k. Kevin, in regards to your blanket try picking up just the left leg of the stitch and then knit it in the back loop. You won't have a ridge then. I do that when I pick up my stitches from the heel flap of my socks. It stops that thick ridge and it leaves a pretty twisted pattern for that first round. Good luck. 😘

  • @janecornell4890
    @janecornell4890 11 місяців тому

    I am finishing up my granddogson's second sweater. I am weaving in ends as I listen to you! I love the cable hat. I don't know if I could figure out a chart ( or "shart" as Arne says lol 🤣). My patterns all have both written instructions and charts. I need the written instructions. Can you just steam out your hat? Not with an iron but a steamer I would say. Worth a try. My sock journey is going wonderfully. I have some beautiful sock yarns waiting in the wings! You better hurry up to finish that cardigan for your dad. We older folks shrink with age. The cardigan may end up longer than expected 🤣🤣🤣! Wow those totes! You two have the best stuff that you share with us....love that. Ray, you are going to have to buy some " high water " pants to show off all those socks!

  • @ginafroment6173
    @ginafroment6173 11 місяців тому

    Ray, Loop Fiber is my absolute favorite yarn. You will love knitting your sweater!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      It has been fantastic to work with so far, I’m really excited for the sweater.

  • @KathyStJohn-qv7kv
    @KathyStJohn-qv7kv 11 місяців тому

    A few podcasts ago, Kevin introduced the Harris Hood, which I fell in love with and knitted up immediately after a trip to my LYS. I got it done in 3 days, wore it to the shop, and everyone had to make it. In addition to the Emotional Support Chicken, another huge hit, your knitting suggestions won a bunch of us over. In addition, here in Missouri, I wish I lived closer VKL to be able to travel on a train and be at an amazing knitting show so quickly 1:29:06 . Love your podcasts and look forward to every single one. Please don't stop. I get a lot of ideas from you.

  • @luciaevangelho4593
    @luciaevangelho4593 11 місяців тому

    Congratulations on 20K

  • @tiffanydawson1064
    @tiffanydawson1064 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m so happy to open my app and your lovely faces filled my screen! I recently found you two and I have binge watched every episode! You two are just the most beautiful couple and amazing knitters. I love watching your podcast as I crochet along. Keep being your amazing selves. Love from Australia ❤❤

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Aww wow thank you so much! We absolutely love doing these and spending time with you all ❤️❤️

  • @tyanneagle4630
    @tyanneagle4630 11 місяців тому

    As a nurse who retired a few years ago after 44 years that journal would have been such a great thing to have. I still have thank you notes that families wrote me and I treasure them.

  • @brittfox9038
    @brittfox9038 11 місяців тому

    I made my daughter a Granny Square Wave blanket. I started with Granny squares, turned so points are up/diamond shape then you just crochet in the granny stitch across and it makes a chevron pattern. Still quick and rather easy but much more interesting.

  • @trishcostello813
    @trishcostello813 11 місяців тому

    You guys should not be surprised to be asked to be interviewed, or that you gave 20K subscribers. Your chat is always entertaining, and informative, (especially some of the asides and facial expressions).You are both stirrers! .Your enjoyment of crafting has resonated with a lot of people and it is like you welcome us into your lives. That sweater really suits you Kevin,I wish my husband felt the cold a bit more, but more knitting for me I s’pose. The salmon colour will look fabulous and the small grey cast on too. The hat, oh my Ray, lovely. Again, my husband doesn’t wear hats!

  • @randimariejensen8664
    @randimariejensen8664 11 місяців тому

    Congratulation on the 20 K milestone 🥳🥂🍾 thank you both for amazing inspiration every time i Watch an episode ❤️ you guys are fantastic 🤩🤩🤩 beautiful knits - beautiful Wips ❤️ i hope you have a wonderful 2 weeks until next episode ❤️

  • @BosomFemme
    @BosomFemme 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey guys! It was a balmy 37 and sunny here in Buffalo today! Knitting a cozy blanket and reading Crescent City

  • @denisewilliams7657
    @denisewilliams7657 11 місяців тому

    Kevin, yes do the pop of color on the sweater! Traci from the grocery girls does that quite a bit and it looks great. I like the two stripes of color on one arm. I’m going to have to knit a sweater like that too now lol

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Thank you Denise, I might try that on a different sweater, I decided to skip the stripe on this one.

  • @darylevangelista4758
    @darylevangelista4758 11 місяців тому

    I used to do a lot of cross stitch and needlepoint but then sort of put it aside for knitting and crocheting. But lately I’ve gotten back into both cross stitch and np along with my knitting and crocheting. Love all of these crafts! Enjoy your new kit!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing! It’s so nice being able to move from one craft to another sometimes 🥰🥰

  • @MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld
    @MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld 11 місяців тому

    Jelly Rol Blanket, Kevin, if it is same technique as 10-stitch-blanket, that it is how it should be. I knit 10 stitch blankets for many years now and you either love that designe element, or you don't. I LOVE it, that's why I keep knitting them 😄 people to whom I gift those blankets are split to two sides, one use ridged side as a face, others use "smooth" side as a face if the blanket. Also to make a border match I do an I-cord border. I never saw Jelly Roll blanket before, now I see it and I know what to do with all my sock yarn leftovers 😍
    57:37 Ray, there is a pattern by Purl Soho, The Incredible Blanket, it looks like the one you crochet, the granny stripes, but it is knitted, and it looks amazing! Plus knitting takes less yarn, and feels softer. You may like it ❤

  • @suestamm3190
    @suestamm3190 11 місяців тому

    Love you guys! Always lots of inspiration. ❤

  • @chelsea6804
    @chelsea6804 11 місяців тому

    Woohoo! 20k! Congrats! I love seeing your Musselburgh, Kevin. I hope you're able to find your perfect fit. Ray, I'm obsessed with your gorgeous cabled beanie! It looks so squishy. I've got my handspun drying, waiting to become an Emotional Support Chicken. I'm so excited! Thanks for another great podcast. Y'all are the bestest. Have a great fortnight!

  • @subellekazooti9589
    @subellekazooti9589 11 місяців тому +1

    Just finished HEN-rietta Potter in Gryffindor colors while watching y'all! Thanks for the inspiration. xoxo

  • @Meredith36
    @Meredith36 11 місяців тому

    Congratulations 🎉 on 20k!!!! What a fantastic episode. Both of your sweaters look amazing. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

  • @thatguyknits
    @thatguyknits 11 місяців тому

    Embrace the pink! I was so hesitant and now my pink sweater is my absolute favorite sweater that I’ve knit for myself.

  • @malloriebiron5918
    @malloriebiron5918 11 місяців тому

    The tubular cast-on method used in the Cozy Classic Raglan is my preferred way to do that cast-on. Congratulations on 20K subscribers! Thanks for sharing your knitting, I love watching every fortnight.

  • @GinaScarpa
    @GinaScarpa 11 місяців тому +1

    Congratssss, I'm so happy to see you both THRIVING!!

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Hi friend!! Thanks so much!! Amazing to hear from you!! Sending lots and lots of love 💕

  • @liasilva3750
    @liasilva3750 11 місяців тому

    Kevin I made the jelly roll blanket. Look at the crazy sock lady’s modification on joining your strips it is so much nicer looking. More even. Good luck Lia.

  • @janet_Luv2_Knit
    @janet_Luv2_Knit 11 місяців тому

    That Salmon color is incredible - no stripe. The sweater will be amazing. Definitely your color, Kevin.

  • @jacquelinepirotta
    @jacquelinepirotta 11 місяців тому

    I think it is great you are out spending money you can afford to spend. All these small makers need us to keep them in business - no one is buying knitting needle holders if we aren't. no need to justify anything. I loved your content and frankly if you want to start one of those 24 hour shopping channels - im in! :)

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      lol 😂 omg can you imagine us hosting a 24 hour shopping channel?! lol 😂 amazing ❤️❤️

  • @paintnknitter
    @paintnknitter 11 місяців тому

    Congratulations on 20k 🍾 Thanks for your descriptions of Vogue Live and your makes. Always like shopping vicariously through you.

  • @knittingpossect
    @knittingpossect 11 місяців тому

    I just sat through the 2:28:30 episode. Jay came into the room and asked if I needed to be flipped. lol Love you Guys.

  • @carriemarman9482
    @carriemarman9482 11 місяців тому

    I love my THREAD & MAPLE needle binder…. I have all my Chiagoo , (complete- 4”, the red and blue shortie sets.. as well as the yellow one I put it in the pouch of one of blue shortie -the small cables in the other pouch with the red set.. ) so it’s all together, as well as I have the 4” bamboo interchangeable…. All my cables for mini,,small and large in all lengths 14, 22 30 & 44. I use my jimmy bean, Della Q portfolio each folder is labeled with mini,small & large and each page with 14”, 22”, 30” and 40”… and the back side I hold my crochet Chiagoo Tunisian crochet set.. and I keep a pouch from one of the sets, the zippered black one, I keep all my extenders, cable stoppers and tightening in the other side, ( between the both I have my whole set of Chiagoo set together), I as well have knitters pride DPN and all sizes interchangeable are kept together in a different kind of organizer. Love my maple and thread & Chiagoo needles mostly.. I also bought a project page insert,,, so if I’m travelling I can gather what I need and only take the one sleeve.brilliant product. While in the case, I keep all my sock needles together dpn, 9” all together, thinking of getting another since I use 2.25 and 2.5 sizes usually. And have the extra one for the travelling. I mixed my colour between the whiskey and chocolate the actual binder, the 4” bamboo and the project page are chocolate and all others are whiskey… love my combo and the personalization of it…😊

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for sharing this, it is really helpful. We will definitely be getting more pages and are looking for ways to store all the extra needles, we have a bunch of sets between the two of us.

  • @SpinDrift55
    @SpinDrift55 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey Ray!! I did not know you are a nurse!! Fantastic! I just had ankle replacement surgery at Duke (NC where I live) and my nurse was CJ. He’s a traveling nurse, and was great! I was sorry he was my nurse for only the first 24 hours I was there. I have great appreciation for nurses!! Thank you for your dedication! 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому +1

      Aww thank you!! So glad you got great care!! Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

  • @KateColors
    @KateColors 11 місяців тому +1

    Kevin, That salmon color... I have a shirt that color, I have your same coloring (blue eyes, pink complexion w/blue undertones and graying hair), and, every time I wear that shirt, I get compliments and, a lot of love, all day long! Don't introduce the blue unless you're making a second sweater in stripes. I am making a Summer Tee using salmon and electric lime stripes--I'm purposely not choosing blue because I get equally great comments when I'm in lime. Ray, I love the sweater you're wearing. I've been looking for a pattern that has those shoulders and it really looks good on you. So much today! I'm gonna have to come back to catch the parts I missed. I just got called into work.😢 Thanks, too, for the nurse's book reference. I used to work in our local health clinic; I'm going to pass this onto the administrators there. I love them so much, anything to help them, I want them to know about. The nurses there are my favorite people; they always go above and beyond. Love you guys! ❤❤❤

    • @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast
      @NeedlesattheReadyPodcast  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Kate! I decided not to use the pop of blue, I'm going all salmon.

  • @terry_679
    @terry_679 11 місяців тому

    Hi Kevin, I think the addition of a little grey with the salmon yarn would be lovely. That's a beautiful shade of salmon as a lot of them tend to be too bright and orangey. Hi Ray, you made some really creative and beautiful socks and your cables hat is wow ! You both knit so beautifully. 🥂🍾 Cheers to your 20k 😎

  • @carolblakeley2671
    @carolblakeley2671 11 місяців тому

    I love her Bargello kits. I’ve done the eyeglass case.

  • @sunidollfun
    @sunidollfun 11 місяців тому

    The northeasterly is a lovely looking scrappy blanket you join as you go.