Episode 086 (An Interview with Kate Atherley of Outlander Knitting)
Recorded Monday, November 23, 2020
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Announcements
Since the last podcast, I’ve put out three new designs!
The Kino Knits E-Book (website link) (Ravelry link) is a collection of five hats in varied weights, all written for eight sizes from preemie to giant adult.
July 25: Elevate (fingering weight) (Kino Knits shop link) (Ravelry link)
August 15: Extemporize (sport weight) (Kino Knits shop link) (Ravelry link)
September 12: Elicit (DK weight) (Kino Knits shop link) (Ravelry link)
October 24: Elucidate (worsted weight) (Kino Knits shop link) (Ravelry link)
November 14: Enunciate (aran weight) (Kino Knits shop link) (Ravelry link)
The entire E-Book collection is $13 with KinoKnits.com or Ravelry coupon code EXTRA through the end of November 2020. Click here to apply the Ravelry coupon code automatically.
Paris Connections (Ravelry link) is a couture-level pair of fingerless mitts, a way to show secret fandom for the Outlander TV series. Find the pattern now in the “Outlander Knitting: The Official Book of 20 Knits Inspired by the Hit Series” book.
The 2020 Indie Gift-a-long (GAL) starts November 24, 2020, at 8 PM EST! Click here to see my sale bundle on Ravelry (will only be visible November 24 at 8 PM through November 30 at 11:59 PM EST). Visit the Indie GAL Ravelry group for details.
FOs
Rose City Rollers (Ravelry link) by Mara Catherine Bryner (free on Ravelry) on US size 1 (2.25 mm) needles in Knit Picks Chroma Twist Fingering (Ravelry link, discontinued, 437 yards/100 g) in colorway 27272 Lake Front. Leftovers from my Recamier: A Lounge Sock (Ravelry link), also by Mara Catherine Bryner.
Veracity (Ravelry link) by Kino Knits ($6 on Ravelry, coming soon to KinoKnits.com/shop) on US size 1 (2.25 mm) needles in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Solid (Ravelry link, 80/20 merino/nylon, 430 yards/100 g) in colorway 1312 Cumberbund.
Glorien (Ravelry link) by Kino Knits ($6 on Ravelry, coming soon to KinoKnits.com/shop) on US size 3 (3.25 mm) in Patons North America Kroy Socks (Ravelry link, 75/25 wool/nylon, 166 yards/50 g) in colorway 55246 Meadow Stripes.
Dumpster Fire 2020 #4 (Ravelry link) by Kino Knits ($6 on KinoKnits.com or Ravelry) on US 2 (2.5 mm) needles in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper (Ravelry link, 75/25 merino/nylon, 460 yards/100 g) in colorways Out Damn Spot, Saffron, Nacho Cheese, and All the Way to the Bank. Link to Instagram Reel. Half of the profits from the sale of this ornament through December 31, 2020, are going to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank.
Basic Mittens (Ravelry link) by Ann Budd from The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges (Ravelry link) on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles in Skeinny Dipping Journey Worsted (Ravelry link, 100% wool, 200 yards/114 g) in colorway Royal Arse.
WIPs
#sistersheepspin - knitting design 10A from Wendy Aran Book 274, purchased in Ireland in 2007.
Another hexagon in my Rainflake Throw (Ravelry link) by Kino Knits ($4.99 from Knitpicks.com) in Knit Picks Swish DK (100% superwash merino, 123 yards/50 g) in Serrano and Marble Heather colorways.
Another Dumpster Fire 2020.
Downhill Both Ways (Ravelry link) by Megan Williams (available in Operation Sock Drawer book) on US 1 (2.25 mm) needles in Jenny Cook BFL Sock (Ravelry link, 75/25 BFL/nylon, 465 yards/100 g) and madelinetosh Twist Light (Ravelry link, 75/25 merino/nylon, 420 yards/100 g) in Coquette Deux.
Newborn Vertebrae (Ravelry link) cardigan by Kelly Van Niekirk (free on Ravelry) on US 2 (2.75 mm) in Another Crafty Girl Strong Sock (80/20 merino/nylon) in Go Beyond.
Finish or Frog?
Karin Tote (pattern discontinued) by Nina Isaacson in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky (100% wool, 137 yards/100 g) in the Wallaby colorway. Finished! Sewed on buttons! Cast on May 2010, finished November 2020.
Spinning
Finished Hobbledehoy Party Balloons batts (Ravelry link) - spun thick and thin and ply with black silk thread. 121 grams, 360.5 yards
2 Guys Yarn Company Mixed BFL in City Lights colorway - 2 ply, about 400 yards.
Embroidery
Ellucy Stitches "Ugh" kit (.pdf is linked - no kits in store as of recording time) - don't go look in her store if you're easily offended.
Interview
Kate Atherley: website, Instagram
Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns
Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet
Kino’s Fitzcarraldo Knee Socks (Ravelry link)
Outlander Knitting: The Official Book of 20 Knits Inspired by the Hit Series
Bigger on the Inside shawl pattern (free via Knitty)
Enter the contest for a free hard copy of the Outlander knitting book via the Ravelry thread or by emailing kinoknits (at) gmail.com.
Where to Find Me
Kino Knits patterns can be found on:
KinoKnits.com/shop (.pdf download) (adding more all the time!)
Ravelry (.pdf download)
Payhip (.pdf download) (incomplete list, no longer adding, will take down at the end of 2020)
LoveCrafts (.pdf download)
Deep South Direct (hard copy mailed to you with Ravelry .pdf download code)
Deep South Fibers (wholesale hard copies with Ravelry .pdf download codes, for Local Yarn Store stockists)
Ravelry, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest
Email: kinoknits (at) gmail.com
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