Category Archives: test-knit

Episode 66: Test Knits, Special Guests, and Mohair Magic

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

Hello fiber folk! I am happy to be back this week with an episode chock-full of all the best stuffs: a chat with Spencer that had us laughing–we hope you’ll laugh along, too; a call for test knitters! I have … Continue reading →

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Episode 51: Beekeepers and Walking Wheels

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

Episode 51 is jam-packed with an FO: Beekeeper Cardigan, shearing day at Seven Sisters Farm, a book about Great Wheels (Walking Wheels), a giveaway, and a test knit invitation! I hope you’re enjoying our book sharing and that you’ll join … Continue reading →

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Better Sweater Series #5: Charting Software and Pattern Scaling

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

Well hello there! I’m SO SO SO excited to bring you the 5th installment of the Better Sweater Series. I have an actual, real, in the wool FO to show you . . . it worked, y’all! We have a … Continue reading →

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Introducing Scéal Grá by LB Handknits

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

I’ve been working on a last minute test knit for Albina of LB Handknits: this is Scéal Grá (pronounced ‘scale grah’), which means ‘love story’ in Irish. It’s a gorgeous top down, seamless pullover with a lace yoke. As always: … Continue reading →

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Episode 37: Knitting for the Finish Line

Posted on May 20, 2018 by

Happily, my finish lines aren’t too far away! But I have been knitting with deadlines for some time now! On this episode, I discuss the sample knit cabled scarf I completed for Wool & Honey and the last minute test … Continue reading →

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Episode 36: Test and Sample Knitting!

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

Hello fiber-y friends! Today I am so excited to talk about my test knit for Albina McLaughlin of LB HandKnits!! The cardigan, Sunny Every Day, has been released and you all have the chance to win a copy! Albina has … Continue reading →

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Stretchy Bind offs: A Comparison

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

I recently completed a test-knit that called for a stretchy bind off at the bottom hem. [More on this test knit once it’s released–I can’t wait to share it with you!!] This was a top-down sweater with cables and the … Continue reading →

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