lushpodkal

Episode 82: Commit

February 25, 2016 Shinybees Indie Dyers, KAL, Knit Along, Podcasts, Reviews, Yarn, Yarn Show 0 Comments
Tasmania Cradle Mountain Summit Hike, by Eli Duke, via Flickr

Tasmania Cradle Mountain Summit Hike, by Eli Duke, via Flickr

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Intro

The podcast is brought to you this week from Daan Saaf, still with Real Ale though, obviously. This week I’m taking the time to point you in the direction of two of my latest little hobbies, Anchor and Snapchat. I like Anchor because its audio messaging and I have a face for radio. Get on and send me a ‘wave’ @Shinybees. Snapchat is lots of fun, I’m enjoying posting a rolling feed of 10 seconds clips that stay for 24 hours and explain my day. Come and watch my work by adding shinybees as a friend.

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Episode 22: Red Alert

October 27, 2014 Shinybees Books, Indie Dyers, KAL, Knit Along, The Golden Skein, Yarn, Yarn Show 27 Comments

Red Alert

Image Details ‘Red Alert’ by kaiban, via Flickr.

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Episode 21: Pontoon!

September 6, 2014 Shinybees Indie Dyers, KAL, Knit Along, Knitting, Podcasts, Sewing, Yarn 3 Comments

Russian TU-160 Blackjack

Image Details: ‘Russian TU-160 Blackjack’ by defenceimages, via Flickr.

Hello and welcome to episode 21 of the podcast. This one has nothing at all to do with card games and everything to do with knitting, along with an interview from a special guest. A warm welcome to all new and returning listeners.

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Episode 20: Pack Up Your Troubles

August 25, 2014 Shinybees KAL, Knit Along, Knitting, Podcasts, Yarn 4 Comments

The Suitcase

Image Details: “The Suitcase” by wolf man-k, via Flickr.

Hello and welcome to episode 20 of the podcast. A warm welcome to any new listeners, particularly those who have come as a result of taking part in the LushPodKal, and welcome back to returning listeners.

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LushPodKal Techniques 3: Short Rows and Wrap and Turn

August 17, 2014 Shinybees Handmade items, KAL, Knit Along, Knitting, Projects, Tutorial 3 Comments

Down With Shorts!

Image Details: ‘Down With Shorts’ by theotherdan, via Flickr.

This is the third in a series of blog posts exploring techniques used in the Lush Cardigan by Tin Can Knits, and some recommended resources for those techniques I have used.

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LushPodKal Techniques 2: Blocking the Lace Yoke

July 23, 2014 Shinybees KAL, Knit Along, Knitting, Tutorial 0 Comments

lushpodkal soak wash blocking lace

Doing the lushpodkal? Need help with blocking the yoke?

I’ve put together my thoughts on blocking in general, with a handy video at the end of the post, for those who prefer to watch how to do it, instead of reading about it. The lace yoke, which is the first part of the cardigan that is knitted in this pattern, needs to be blocked before the stitched can be picked up for the collar and main body. In case you aren’t too familiar with how you’d do that, I’ve put together this handy guide.

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LushPodKal Techniques: Provisional Cast On

July 19, 2014 Shinybees KAL, Knit Along, Knitting, Tutorial 1 Comment

042307Crochet_cast-on

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In preparation for the impending start of the LushPodKal, I have been researching the best resources for learning the techniques that will be needed during the course of the pattern. I know that quite a few people are knitting their first ever adult garment and some are a little nervous about new techniques that they will be trying. Hopefully, I can take some of the pain out of finding a good tutorial (not all Google searches are created equal, my friends!) and you can find something here to help you along.

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