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Framework: 10 Architectural Knits by Norah Gaughan

May 9, 2017 By admin 38 Comments

Framework: 10 Architectural Knits by Norah Gaughan

Framework: 10 Architectural Knits by Norah Gaughan is the Yarn Thing we discussed today on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird! Woman wearing a vibrant red knitted shawl over a dark outfit, standing on a balcony with a green landscape behind her.

Raised by artists in the Hudson Valley (her father, Jack Gaughan, was a well known science fiction illustrator in his day) Norah was immersed in both art and the needle arts from an early age. She went on to earn a degree in Biology / Art from Brown University.  During the years that followed Norah concentrated on her greatest love, knitting. First as a freelancer for yarn companies and knitting magazines; then as the design director at JCA and more recently, as the design director at Berroco where she headed up the design team and published sixteen eponymous booklets. Norah’s upbringing, schooling and experience coalesce in her two hardcover volumes Knitting Nature and Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook. Her most recent publication is “Framework” 10 architectural knits in Quince & Co linen yarns.

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Dishcloth & Washcloth Scrubby Patterns in Red Heart Yarn…

May 8, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

7 Months of Scrubby-Dishcloth & Washcloth Scrubby PatternsMay is the third month in the 7 Months of Scrubby Campaign. Red Heart is featuring dishcloth & washcloth scrubby patterns this month. Patterns in this collection are perfect for gifts for mother's day, teacher gifts and stocking stuffers.

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Knitting on a Lark with Lorilee Beltman

May 3, 2017 By admin 39 Comments

Knitting on a Lark with Lorilee Beltman

Knitting on a Lark with Lorilee Beltman is a fantastic retreat opportunity shared with the audience of the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird. A smiling person wearing glasses and a scarf against a cloudy backdrop, with sunlight reflecting in the scene.

Lorilee Beltman's bio (borrowed from her website) says: My experiences as a yarn shop owner taught me the value of delivering an honest answer with kindness. I learned I love helping knitters push through their roadblocks. I also learned that the knitting community is full of interesting people I really enjoy. A knitting video featuring my knitting style has over a million views on Youtube. As a result, I started hearing from knitters all around the world, deepening my attachment to yarny types everywhere.While I enjoy teaching continental to those who want to learn it, I appreciate all knitting styles. I urge my students to try projects that introduce new techniques. My articles or designs have been published in The Ultimate Hat Book (Vogue/Soho Publishing), Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockinʼ Sock Club, Interweave Knits Magazine, Interweave Sockupied eMag, Twist Collective, and Beyond Toes by Judy Becker. I am a Craft Yarn Council certified knitting instructor, and a TNNA designer/teacher member. Knitty.com is letting me serve the Knitty community as Techniques Columnist starting with the Deep Fall 2015 issue. Tent-camping with my husband and boys has brought me to over twenty National and Provincial Parks. I grew up in Pittsburgh, spent thirty years in west Michigan, and now call Seattle home.

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Bremerton Ferry

Lorilee is making this special visit to the Yarn Thing podcast to share the Knitting On a Lark with Lorilee retreat. Taking place July 6-9 on the beautiful Bainbridge Island, in the Puget Sound of Washington State. This is a rest and relaxation retreat, not heavily scheduled with classes. Guests arrive Thursday, we have all our meals together served family style. Friday will see retreaters in either a morning or afternoon class with the Islandwood Chef on sustainable cooking. They will be visiting the kitchen garden to gather materials. On Saturday we have a real treat. Tina Newton of Blue Moon Fiber Arts will be teaching a natural dye class- going for natural speckle dyes! (Lorilee is especially thrilled about this, she says ‘Tina hired my for my FIRST teaching job outside my Michigan shop for the 2009 Sock Summit'.)

We get to spend time amidst the towering fir trees of the Pacific Northwest. A bit of forest-bathing will do all our guests dome good. According to Wikipedia, Forest Bathing is the practice of taking a short, leisurely visit to a forest for health benefits. The practice originated in Japan where it is called shinrin-yoku. Interspersed will be short knitting lessons from me on topics designed to help people accomplish the retreat pattern which used some of Tina's yarn. We also get to have s'mores and a bonfire. And we have a “De-stash, Re-stash, No-cash Yarn Bank” so attendees can bring something lovely from home to swap.

Follow Lorilee through her website: LorileeBeltman.com, in Facebook find her Knitting Enabler page.  Lorilee's first visit to the Yarn Thing podcast happened in 2015. CLICK HERE to hear that first visit. If you missed getting to hear or watch THIS visit, you can find Marly's LIVE Facebook video at her page, or listen to the archived podcast episode at this link: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/yarnthing/2017/05/04/knitting-on-a-lark-with-lorilee-beltman

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's this “Knitting on a Lark” thing all about?

So here's the thing… it's a super special retreat with Lorilee Beltman and the Yarn Thing podcast crew! It's happening July 6-9 on beautiful Bainbridge Island in Washington State. It's meant to be a really relaxing getaway, not super packed with classes, you know? Just good times and yarny friends.

What kind of activities can I expect at the retreat?

Honestly… you get to hang out in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, do a bit of forest bathing, and enjoy meals together. There's a fun sustainable cooking class with the Islandwood Chef, and Tina Newton from Blue Moon Fiber Arts is teaching a natural dye class which is SO exciting! Plus, we'll have cozy bonfires with s'mores and a “De-stash, Re-stash, No-cash Yarn Bank” – how fun is that?!

Is Lorilee Beltman a real knitter?

Yes! Lorilee is a certified knitting instructor and a published designer with tons of experience… she even has a knitting video with over a million views on YouTube! She's taught all over and has been published in some pretty amazing places like Interweave Knits and Knitty.com.

I heard something about banana slugs… should I be worried?

Oh my goodness… you probably heard Marly's reaction! Honestly, some people have seen them in the Pacific Northwest, but don't let that scare you away from the retreat. It sounds like such a dreamy escape… just maybe watch where you step!

How can I learn more about Lorilee or listen to the podcast episode?

You can totally visit Lorilee's website at LorileeBeltman.com or find her on Facebook as Knitting Enabler. And if you missed hearing this episode live… no worries! You can catch Marly's LIVE Facebook video on her page or listen to the archived podcast episode right here: https://blogtalkradio.com/yarnthing/2017/05/04/knitting-on-a-lark-with-lorilee-beltman.

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How to Make Stitch Markers

May 2, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

How to make stitch markersThere is often a time when I need a larger stitch marker to fit my needles for my current knitting project than I have. Or when I want to have something that is customized to my style, not just a simple ring. I have put together a video to show you how to make knitting stitch markers and removable stitch markers for knitting and crochet. By following my video you can make your own unique stitch markers for your project.

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Filed Under: Beading and Jewelry, Crochet, Dibble Dabble Inspiration, Knitting, Uncategorized, YouTube Video Tutorial

Textured Triangle Shawl Knit-along Section 1

May 2, 2017 By admin 6 Comments

The Marly Bird Textured Triangle Shawl Knit-along  Section 1 is sponsored by Red Heart.

*This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on these links a small portion of your purchase goes to support the blog. Thank you for your support.*

Woman models a textured dark gray knit shawl over a yellow top, showcased for the Knit-Along 2017 project.

This is the second KAL I am hosting on my blog with Red Heart and includes a full set of HD videos of me demonstrating how to do each step of the shawl! You will find the full instructions for SECTION 1 below.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Knitting, Make-Alongs, Pattern, YouTube Video Tutorial

How to Knit Red Heart Color Block Knit Back Scrubber

May 1, 2017 By admin Leave a Comment

Color Block Knit Back ScrubberRed Heart has a new collection of patterns using Scrubby Cotton, their newest addition to the scrubby line. In this collection of patterns you will find a lot of great ideas for creating a home Spa. In this post you will find a video tutorial on how to knit the color block knit back scrubber. [Read more…]

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