Needles at the Ready: Episode 95
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2023
- Episode 95 Show Notes
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Podcasts we talked about:
Beth MacDonald Stone: / @bethmacdonaldstone
Scrappy Angel: / @thescrappyangel
FOs:
Ray:
Going Gnome, Gnome of the Year 2024: www.goinggnome.com/collection...
WIPS:
Kevin:
Anker’s Sweater, My Boyfriend’s Size: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Anker’s Sweater (child): www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
His Home Office: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Moonbumps: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Ray:
House of Diamond: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Granny Stripe Crochet Blanket: daisycottagedesigns.net/grann...
The Woobles Crochet Kit: thewoobles.com/
Yarns:
ellaraeyarn.com/
alwaysbekindyarn.com/
boutiquelesgarcons.com/
regiayarns.com/en/REGIA-Yarns/
www.knitpicks.com/
spincycleyarns.com/
www.barenakedwools.com/
myak.it/
www.leadingmenfiberarts.com/
needlesattheready.com/
www.woolensandnosh.com/
moondrakeco.com/
www.berroco.com/
Shops, Stores, and More:
Fiber Hustle: fiberhustle.com/
The Woobles: thewoobles.com/
Going Gnome: www.goinggnome.com/
Portland Leather: www.portlandleathergoods.com/
Misneach: misneach.ca/collections/harri...
Other Patterns We Talked About:
Lyle Cap: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Parish Lines 2.0: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Kirby: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
What we are reading:
Ray:
Reading: The Ninth House (Alex Storm #1) by Leigh Bardugo
Listening to: Red Rising (Red Rising Saga #1) by Pierce Brown
Finished: The Princess of Potential by Delemhach
Finished: Black Ops (Expeditionary Force #4) by Craig Alanson
Kevin:
Reading: Morning Star (Red Rising Saga #3) by Pierce Brown
Finished: Golden Son (Red Rising Saga #2) by Pierce Brown - Навчання та стиль
In my humble opinion, showing pride doesn’t stand for who I love, it’s letting the world know that I’m a safe person to be exactly who you are without fear. 🏳️🌈❤🌈💋
Pride is such a beautiful word - pride in our knitting, pride in our community, getting out of bed in the morning and having pride in what you see in the mirror. Its a gift to have pride 🙂
Ray you always look at Kevin with such PRIDE when he shows his beautiful yarn that he has dyed! It’s so sweet ❤
Aww thank you.
Ray's face when Kevin said he had a pumpkin latte without him... Ray do you need a hug? Got my rhubarb DK. OMG it is absolutely gorgeous. I'll be doing my swatch this week. I'll be making Joji's Arco Iris. You should both have a lot of pride in yourselves for making such a great podcast. Can't wait for show 100! Please do a night time live!
Thank you, so happy to hear you like the yarn.
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My Uncle Willy was apart of the Harvey Milk movement. I recall as a youngster how he was treated in the 70s. I attend almost every🌈 PRIDE event our city offers I’m absolutely positive he would be so extremely happy that things are changing for the positive, unfortunately I lost my Favorite Uncle to the AID’s virus in 1982. I support and LOVE all. I’m so Thankful I found your channel. I look forward to every episode. XOXO
That is really awesome of you Shelia, sorry to hear about your uncle.
good afternoon! for the 100th show let's see party hats, balloons, cup cakes, and a special cocktail (or 2 or 3)! it will be quite the party!
LOL sounds like a good time.
Pride, pride, pride! What an amazing kit from Always be Kind! Her yarn, and her cause, are both amazing. Love, love, love. 🏳🌈
Ray, your comment of will you wear the sweater with the shirt and tie look shows how much PRIDE and LOVE you have for Kevin. Kevin, you look at the minis granny stripe with PRIDE as well. You both inspire me to knit (& crochet) all the lovely items for fall. And yes.... a live for the 100th episode would be awesome.
Yay! We are planning it now! There might be bow ties and champagne 🥂
I hope you both take a lot of PRIDE in what you do! I think your channel and just who you are as funny, lovely, talented humans brings so much to the fiber community. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! That really means the world to us 🥰
Love your sweater, Kevin! I'm a firm believer that you should always take Pride in your knitting (or any craft). And ALWAYS take Pride in who you are because there's no one else like you!
Thank you 😀
Thanks for your support of pride in yourself no matter who you may be. Especially for the pride in the knitting community.
Thank you 😊
You both should take great pride in how far you've come since the beginnings of this podcast channel. You continue to inspire me with all your shawl knitting, your adventurous colour play, and great sweater ideas to knit my husband. Keep on keeping on!
Wow, thank you! 😊 we absolutely love doing these ❤️
What a fun pride sock set!! So excited y’all are getting close to your 100th episode. I’ve been watching since the beginning and you guys have always been one of my favorites to watch! Keep up the great work. ❤
Aww thank you so much Dana.
Pride is more important than ever. Thank you, guys. I have been watching since the beginning!
Thank you so much Jeremy!
Enjoyed your podcast as always, love your knits and beautiful colorways on your hand dyed yarns Kevin! The PRIDE that both of you show in your podcasts shines through!
Thank you Kristen.
My husband and I totally enjoy sitting and watching your podcast while we knit and chat! My hubby is a new knitter and is totally rocking his first pair of socks and is inspired to try a sweater or vest for his next project after seeing you both show your sweaters!
Thank you for offering the beautiful pride set as a prize! 🌈
That is so awesome, congrats to your husband.
I have a lot of pride in what you are accomplishing. Thank you for being you ; )
❤taking pride in the little joys of life, each and every day. Love is love 💗
I feel such great “pride” in myself with every completed project I make.
Yes 🙌
Your podcasts are so full of information. 😀
Whenever I think of Pride, I thinks about the time my uncle participated in his first Pride Parade at 75 years old. He earned it!
Aww that is so awesome!
Love that pride set - what a great gift! And that fall colorway is just stunning!
Enjoyed seeing your testing of the sock machine. Great progress and I bet lot of fun. Lovely knits and yarns. I love the pride you have for each other's work. Have fun at all your upcoming events.
Thank you Donna.
What a great give away from Always be Kind! She has such great pride awareness items!
i'd love to see a parade of your top 100 fav thinks you've made, knit, crochet, dyed, felted, anything you made including items gifted. or your fav 100 things about us makers and the community. congratulations in advance!
Thank you, these are great ideas.
I take great PRIDE in any and all knitting I do for myself and for others. Thank you for all you do and share here. 💚💚💚
Thank you so much for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it.
You guys always are so down to earth as well as taking so much pride in the projects you make. I love watching your podcast. Keep it up guys!
Thank you so much!😊
Let’s all enjoy pride in our knitting and crochet
I take great pride in being and Allie to my child and various nieces and nephews among the rainbow. Love them all. Love you guys as well.❤❤❤❤
Thank you, and thank you for being an ally to your family members.
A live for the 100th episode would be great
That is definitely something we are considering.
You should always have pride in yourself.
As always fun . Love all your projects.
Thanks for hanging out, great podcast today! Jealous of your sock machine and looking forward to seeing all your cranks! I’m all about PRIDE…..yes indeed. All your knits are fabulous.
Thank you so much 😊❤️❤️
I'm an introvert and often do not have much to say. So here is pride! Thank you for a lovely time!
Promoting kindness, one stitch at a time…thank you for introducing me to Always Be Kind Yarn. That’s all it takes, right? Just always be kind. I knit/crochet a Pride project every year in honor of my late uncle-in-law, my uncle, my brother, my brother-in-law and all who I’m proud to ally with. Will be supporting another creative to spread kindness. Thank you.
Couldn't agree more.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We can all spread kindness one stitch at a time. Big hugs! 💜
Great to see all the projects. The MoonBumps, Anker's and the House of Diamonds are fantastic. Great to see the yarn you found at Knit New Haven and then to see it knitted up too! Wonderful green.
Beautiful Pride set from Always Be Kind Yarn. Best wishes for more September.
You guys take such pride in your work. Amazes me how many times you decide to start a project over. Loving the sweaters for the babies. New yarn colorways are great. Loving the purple. Immediately thought of eggplant when I saw it. Enjoy the upcoming you are attending.
Thank you Sandra.
I love how much you enjoy the packaging and all of the details in the packages you receive! Love the PRIDE set! Thanks for the fun episode!
Both of you can easily take pride in all of your work, as everything both of you make is beautiful and envy worthy. ☺
Thank you 😊
Another great episode! Can't wait for the 100th episode. You both should take great pride in the community you have cultivated.
Thank you 😊
Pride in your work is a wonderful thing
Always Be Kind has such a fantastic mission and a great selection of Pride colorways! What a cute set!
Pride is such an inclusive word. The ser is gorgeous!
Pride! What a beautiful kit to make socks for my beautiful daughter!
I have so much pride in both my children!
I loved the cranking segment! You guys are fast learners. I can’t believe you’re working on heels already. Great job!
Thank you, it has been a lot of fun. We can't wait until we can make an entire sock.
Such an amazing achievement to be at almost 100 episodes, I've watched every single one - you guys are totally awesome! Loving all of the self striping pride colourways, they're just gorgeous 😍
Thanks so much!
Every human should be allowed to show their pride, at all time
“Stuck on sleeve island!” 😂 knitter for 50 years and never heard that! Thanks for the smile! Love you guys!❤
LOL 😊
Every episode my to be knit and to be read list gets longer and longer and I love it! Also the Pride set is so beautiful! The fiber arts community is truly wonderful. Getting to mix 2 of the most important parts of myself with knitting and pride is always amazing ❤🌈
LOL us too, every time we watch a podcast we leave with new ideas.
Both your sweaters (FO and WIP) are beautiful. That blue! And I always love gray.
The birch yarn really does evoke the tree bark too. 🏆
Thank you Elizabeth.
Always be kind take pride in the love you share with each other and all of us
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I have great pride in all crafting that I do, and I also have a huge amount of pride in you tubers who give up their time to entertain, inspire and educate us all. Thanks so much
Thank you, we love doing this and love getting to interact with all of you. Thank you for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it.
Such a great idea, the mini granny square blanket. Also fun to see the color evolution into the dying. You both crack me up with the bag and coffee buying side comments. One of those two similar looking yarns looks more gray in color and the other a tinge of purple
Oh good eye! You are so right ❤️
Ok, first of all Ray, your sweater your knitting is beautiful! Max is such a talented designer. Kev, I can’t wait to see your vest finished, I also think I’m gonna have to get the books you’re reading. They sound real interesting. The Pride set is right up my alley…🥰
Thank you Maureen! The Red Rising series is really good, we would highly suggest it.
Love that Pride Set 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ I took part in the parade at Pride this year here in the UK and it was so much fun, so much joy and love in the air it was such a joy to be part of and support
Pride parades are a blast.
Hi Kevin and Ray, love watching your podcast every couple of weeks and seeing what projects you’re both working on. That Pride set looks absolutely amazing!! 😊
Thank you so much!
Thanks guys for some good inspiration and some giggles.
You both have the best eye for color choices.
The little gnome was Sooooo good.
I love the little sweater and the buttons are perfect.
Take care
Thank you Dee.
Kevin, love your itchy ear😂. Thanks making me smile. Pride is a great 5 letter word, with so much meaning. Ray, you definitely have to show us your new bag when you get it.
lol I will, and it’s awesome 🤩
Wowza, the pride self striping yarn set is beyond amazing! Thanks Laura for the generous prize! Life is short, we should pride ourselves to always be kind!
Pride! Love this surprise, you guys are terrific, love your podcast!
Ity great to see small businesses promote pride!
So funny Ray the color of that Remix yarn. I never knit anything Pride related and this yarn is new to me, it looks absolutely beautiful. You guys are my most favourites to watch, I just love your natural way of just being together, you are an inspiration for knitting but also for real life everything ❤
Thank you Nancy!
Making your sock tubes is fascinating. Look forward to seeing more. The pride set is lovely 🧶
Thank you, we have been having fun playing with the new machine.
Those pride sets are stunning
Luv the PRIDE set!😮❤🌈. And I hope you never stop podcasting💜
We hope we never stop too, we have so much fun doing these videos.
This was my first time watching, and I loved it. I can’t wait for the next episode. I love the pride yarn kit. Rainbow yarn makes me happy.
Hi Jenna, Thank you so much for checking out our channel, we appreciate you watching and commenting.
Hi you guys,glad u popped up! Love ur podcast and love pride day!
Thank you so much Jo.
Another great episode, knittin’ pals! I’d love a live for #100. Kevin, your Kirby for your niece and your enthusiasm for the yarn caught me! I’m making one for a friend’s grand-niece, purely because I wanted to try the yarn. I’ll gift it with pride!
It is such a great pattern and I really loved the yarn. Hope you enjoy it as well.
Pride! RAY!!! what an amazing beautiful Diamond sweater you are knitting! WOW I love it. Kevin, I just knitted an Anker sweater for my grandson (actually the second anker sweater for him) Such a great pattern and it looks stunning on him. I knitted it in a blue color that matches his eyes. So lovely. Keep on knitting guys, I love your podcast.
Aww thanks so much! I bet it looks great on him ❤️❤️
Ray, that sweater is stunning. One of the best I’ve seen!
Thank you, it was a really fun knit. I'm happy with how it turned out.
With Pride, I begin my autumn knitting, Each stitch a testament, my passion never quitting. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I know that I keep repeating myself in all my comments. Another wonderful episode. Your sweaters are amazing. And Ray, your colorway yoke is exceptional. It’s so obvious that you both take great pride in what you do. Looking forward to your upcoming milestone episode.
Thank you so much Laura.
I yes I agree with some of the comments a live would be great for your 100th 😊 I absolutely love the pride sets - love watching you both ❤
We are leaning towards doing a live.
I love Always be Kind's work, so happy she is creating so many pride options. Also adoring that House of Diamond sweater by Max, need to make that for my hubby Ray as well! Your color choices are just perfection.
Thank you Elizabeth.
Pride explains so much about my family. Thanks for being you. ❤
Here's what I'm proud about - How far Kevin has come in the yarn-dying world. And how far Ray has come as a knitter. Remember way back when he first started?
Thank you so much, it has been great to see our growth and our confidence increase.
Always Be Kind PRIDE yarns are BEAUTIFUL!
BFL is my favorite wool. It seems to take color and turn it so vibrant. Also i love the substantial and soft feel of it. Im super glad to see it being available in more places 🖤🐈⬛🖤 #crochet pride
I love working with BFL, it is a really great base.
Loving all the knits boys. So glad the weather is more autumnal now. The best season! The Pride goodies are fab xx
It really is! We love the fall 🥰
Thanks for another great episode! Love that you are dabbling in BFL blend yarns. I am a fan of non-superwash yarns for most projects. Will look forward to trying yours. The Be Kind yarns look fantastic and would make great PRIDE socks for my son and his husband. Thanks for introducing that shop to me. Enjoy the weekend!
I am hoping to have some non super wash yarns in the next few months, I need to get some and practice dying them, you have to be a little more gentle to make sure it does felt.
I am proud to be a Pride Ally , and love watching your wonderful podcast while i work!
Thank you for another wonderful podcast! You should plan a live event for your 100th episode…maybe later in the day. You should both be bursting with pride over your achievements and what you have given to the knitting/crocheting community…thank you…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🧶💗
Thank you so much Pat! The live is definitely an option.
Hope to see you both at Rhinebeck…😄🧶💗
I am a big fan of NATR and love seeing all of your creations! The Pride kits are gorgeous and I would love to knit a pair of socks with one! Keep up the amazing work guys!
Thank you so much Maria!
Take pride in heading towards your 100th episode! Another great podcast, you two will be so well dressed for Rhinebeck weekend! I’m funny about patterns because I get frustrated if there’ aren’t clear instructions, but I dislike patterns where I’m shuffling through pages and pages of information. One of the many reasons I prefer simple patterns. 😊
Agreed, sometimes a simple but clear pattern is the absolute best 🥰
Loving the look at the retro patterns , I have a pile of my grandma’s old pattern with much the same explanation.. love the pride prize set . People are so generous ❤
Love looking at the retro patterns, so fun to see.
Gentlemen, Gentlemen!!! Your sweaters are all so stunning! I was blessed that my son brought me some beautiful yarn from Scotland! I reached out to the dyers and asked for suggestions for a sweater pattern for her beautiful yarn . . .her suggestion was So Basic Sweater by Max! I haven’t cast on yet as I’m so new to sweater knitting! Wish me luck! For the 100th Episode I would love a Night with Kevin and Ray!
Thank you! The So Basic sweater is a great pattern. Good luck with, if you have any questions about it, feel free to reach out.
Hello Kevin and Ray from Mounds, Illinois. I have the same machine only in red, and I love mine. I just bought a beautiful cover for mine to keep it from getting a lot of dust, so I don’t have to clean and oil it all the time. My machine came with a cast on bonnet. You can get a 90 stitch cylinder for your machine and knit hats with it. Both of your sweaters are awesome and I love them!
Hi Janet, Hope you are well. The machine has been fun to use so far. Great idea to get a dust cover and with the 90 stitch cylinder, we might need to look into that.
The PRIDE 🌈 kit is fabulous! Wonderful podcast as always. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
The pride set is so pretty. Always enjoy you both. Love seeing all your knits. A live 100 episode would be fun. Thanks for the giveaway😊
Thank you for knitting company. 🧶😊 So beautiful sweaters! Happy knitting! Pride.
Thank you! 😊
I am relatively new to your community and am filled with pride to be a part of it. I loved spending time with you while I worked on a sweater for my Mom. Thanks so much for your kindness!!
Thank you so much Kate. We appreciate you watching and commenting.
So impressed with how quickly you have learned to use your sock machine. I would love to get one but am afraid of the learning curve! Loving all the Pride support in the knitting community!
We were pretty nervous about the learning curve, there is one, but so many helpful videos out there.
Thank you for yet another episode - informative, inspiring and good company 🤩 🌈 Love the pride yarn-prize🌈
Thank you so much!☺️
Thanks guys for introducing me to so many new yarns, brands, bags. I am always running out of stitch stoppers, yep so many wips, but the pride gnome is just the best. Will need to add that to my collection no matter what.
You are so welcome! The pride gnome was so much fun 🤩
Another wonderful podcast with two of my favorite guys! You both exude love and joy and I could sit and listen to you both all day. I find myself gravitating to anything PRIDE related 🌈! My brother came out after 30 years of marriage and 3 kids and a nephew who came out a few years ago. I have nothing but PRIDE for them and anyone who is being true to themselves! We all need more kindness in this world I hope to meet the two of you one of these days. I see you as nothing but kind. Thanks for being you! HUGS and best stitches!
Thank you Joan! We would love to meet you, if you ever see us, definitely stop us and say hi.
Hello Ray and Kevin,so enjoy your podcast and I am sure you will hit 20k very soon. Beautiful work as always and live the pride yarn colours and will make awesome socks. Have a great week ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Linda, hope you are doing well.
@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast I am good, looking forward to my city break this weekend to Istanbul xxxx
🍑 Peach! LOL Ray….it’s mustard yellow on my screen🤣😜. Loving all your beautiful sweaters you’ve both been making lately.
PRIDE / noun:
a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.
Love the definition of this word and it also describes so much our admiration for our knitting works. What a lovely yarn gift, fingers crossed🤞🤞🤞.
Enjoy the Christening and your niece and nephew are so lucky to have godparents who will knit for them❤️❤️
LOL the color game is always fun here.
I'm commenting as I'm watching. Yes, the magnifier on the phone is FABULOUS!
Ray, your sweater is going to be a showstopper.
Kevin, I think that really dark purple yarn should be blackberry. That's what popped into my mind when you showed it.
Ray, sorry, but I'm team "gold" all the way on that Remix. :)
That pride yarn is STUNNING!
Gotta love Betty White!
Thanks so much for taking the time to hang out and comment 🥰 It means a lot to us ❤️❤️
The pride yarn is gorgeous ❤️ I am dreaming of knitting it into a pair of gorgeous socks!
Thank you for a wonderful company while I knit and sew in ends on my intarsia shawl. Wishing you a wonderful knit fall. Crossing my fingers in the hope that the beautiful selfstriping yarn would find it’s way to Norway. Pride ❤
Thank you so much for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it.
PRIDE that I found you guys and can enjoy your podcast!!!
Aww 🥰
The pride yarn is gorgeous! I'm jealous of you sweater knitting.
You could totally make these sweaters.