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Still Need A Quick Knit For Gifting?? We've Got 'Ya. Tips for Seaming, New Kits, And More...
A soft self striping worsted will knit up fast in an easy hat you can still finish in time for the holidays. Gift ideas in the shop and online. Tips and advice on seaming, Nancy encourages you to experiment! (Really, what have you got to lose, and so much to gain).
Thank you all for your support over the year. Happy Holidays and love from all of us at BSK.
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New Kits and Great Tips For Finding A Pattern For Your Stash.
Просмотров 2 тыс.День назад
As the holidays close in, Nancy has busied herself putting together quick and lovely cowl kits to knit up in a couple of days. Both include self striping and marled yarns that are warm, fun to knit and guaranteed to wow your recipients. Also today, Nancy shares useful Ravelry tips for searching for a pattern to use that great yarn you bought somewhere and can't find a pattern for. Sit back, rel...
Confusion Around Yarn Weight Labels, All Wound Up (Home Tips), New Yarns + Patterns. Trunk Show!
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.14 дней назад
All wound up trying to wind your own yarn at home? Finding knots in your yarn? Confused about yarn weight labels? Nancy discusses it all today. Plus, some great yarns in (I"ll regret labeling) in Aran weight for cozy sweaters and accessories. blacksheepknitting.com
Ready Set, Save! Tomorrow, Monday, Dec 2nd- 15% Off All Yarn Online. Midnight-Midnight, EST.
Просмотров 74121 день назад
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are cozy on the sofa with your knitting (dreaming up more project of course). If you couldn't get to our Black Friday yarn event in the shop Friday, you're in luck (and don't even have to get off the sofa). All our yarns are online and on sale tomorrow, Monday, Dec 2nd. Sale begins tonight at 12:01 am and goes through midnight Monday (EST) Kits too! ...
Behind The Scenes: Blocking Basics- (It Really Is Important).
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Месяц назад
You've spent hours and hours knitting your piece. Maybe it's perfect just the way it is. But usually, a knitted piece- especially a sweater or anything lace- needs blocked to fit properly and look great. Blocking isn't hard, but knowing how is key. Today, Nancy demonstrates how to do it. We also discuss dragging mohair with another yarn and how that changes your gauge. (Or does it? Let's get to...
New Workshops in December, Quick Holiday Knit Hats, Scarves + Cowls.
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Месяц назад
Unbelievably, we are 5 weeks and change from the holidays. It's the time we knitters begin to make lists, check Ravelry (and maybe panic). No panicking! Nancy's here today with several gift knit options- hats, scarves and cowls- in a variety of yarn weights for speed. Check them all out. And for those of you who are interested in learning some great skills to go along with your hat scarf knits,...
Think Outside The Box! Interpretations + Inspirations for One of A Kind Projects. New Workshops
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.Месяц назад
Of course there are rules in knitting. But rules are, after all, meant to be broken. Today Nancy features a few of her own riffs on patterns to create unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. 2 new workshops with Giavanna are coming in December- Navigating Ravelry Like a Pro (and getting the most from it), on December 7th and Knitting Math with swatches for the best fit on Dec. 14th. Register online or...
Color Theory For Knitting, New Kits for Pressed Flowers Cowl, Samples and Upcoming Shop News.
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.Месяц назад
Today Nancy's thinking about color- specifically, how to combine colors effectively for color working stripes, mosaics, fair isle and other techniques. It's pretty simple, and the bottom line: there are some basics to thinking about color and then just have fun! And speaking of color working, we have new kits in the shop and online for Amy Christoffer's Pressed Cowl (in her fabulous collection ...
Rhinebeck 2024 Report: Gorgeous Yarns, Friendly People, Super Weather. Patterns, KAl + Shop News.
Просмотров 3 тыс.Месяц назад
We shopped 'til we dropped, reveled in the atmo, made new friends (and greeted old). Rhinebeck was a blast (and the weather cooperated magnificently). Nancy answers some burning questions: Why does the owner of a yarn shop have to travel to buy more yarns for her stash? What is a time out bin? You know, important stuff. Also today, some fun and favorite patterns to knit now for the coming cold,...
Highlights From Rhinebeck 2024!
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
The weather, foliage, vendors and knits were all spectacular this weekend at the Rhinebeck Wool Sheep Festival. We were there, and will bring you more highlights in Nancy's podcast coming later this week. But for now, a few highlights (including so many versions of Andrea Mowry's FRAMED Rhinebeck sweater- THANK YOU TO ALL THE FRAMED KNITTERS who modeled! Gorgeous!!) Hope you enjoy.
Tips: adjusting a pattern, using stitch markers, untwisting yarn. New patterns, workshop + kits.
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Thoughts to our Florida friends- hope you are all recovering from the storm. Don't forget bread cancer awareness we are giving you a 10% discount on pink yarns all month in the shop and donating another 10% to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. www.breastcancer.org If you can't get to the shop, please call us- we''ll do a phone order and send to you. Kathryn's back in the shop with a huge c...
Go Pink! Pink Yarns 10% Off in Oct for Breast Cancer Research + We'll Donate. New Kits + Yarns
Просмотров 2 тыс.2 месяца назад
We hope you'll join us in raising money for breast cancer research in October- a cause important to us. Take 10% off any in store purchase of any pink yarn (and we have gobs). We'll donate another 10% to a breast cancer research organization. Knit up a sweet pink thing... (some suggested patterns in today's video). Also, Nancy's favorite pattern of the week, new kits from Berroco and new fall y...
Yarn Crawl Info- Trunk Shows (Yarns + Accessories) WIPS Woes, FO Joys.
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.2 месяца назад
All the details you need to get motivated to get out and crawl today through Sunday. Our shop hours for the crawl are Today (Thursday, Sept 26th) through Saturday the 28th, 10-6 and Sunday, the 29th, 11-5. We're featuring trunk shows of gorgeous hand dyed yarns from Miss Babs and Madeline Tosh, plus a new line of spectacular (and useful) bags and buckets from our master knitter and fiber artist...
Tips and Tricks for Better Knitting. Yarn Crawl, Favorite Things, Yarns + patterns for Cool Days.
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
We want everyone to knit better! Today's tips and tricks include tips for holding stitches, blocking and useful tools. Nancy's got great new patterns in her queue and some soft and wonderful new yarns to knit them. The Greater Boston Yarn Crawl begins Thursday, Sept 26. We're planning all kinds of fantastic prizes! Crawl shop hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10-6 and Sunday, 11-5. (Miss...
Pullovers, Cardis + Vests for Fall- Nancy Curates New Looks to Knit. Sleeve Tips + Useful Math.
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Attention knitters! Looking for some great new fall knits? Nancy's taken some of the guesswork out this week with 11 great sweater patterns to take your knitting into fall and winter. Also, some basic math the formula to calculate grams (and meters) to yards for yarn yardage shopping. Watch for some upcoming workshops and the yarn crawl on the 26th. Class openings: call the shop- 781-444-0694 b...
New Yarns + Kits For Fall. Weaving Ends, Upcoming in the Shop. What Makes Ranunculus So Popular?
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
New Yarns Kits For Fall. Weaving Ends, Upcoming in the Shop. What Makes Ranunculus So Popular?
20th Anniversary Sale! Take 20% In the shop Sat, Aug 24 Through Fri, Aug 30.WIPS, Kits + More.
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.4 месяца назад
20th Anniversary Sale! Take 20% In the shop Sat, Aug 24 Through Fri, Aug 30.WIPS, Kits More.
Learn From The Pros! What Makes A Good Knitter? Tips From BSK Staff. New Kits For Now and For Fall.
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.4 месяца назад
Learn From The Pros! What Makes A Good Knitter? Tips From BSK Staff. New Kits For Now and For Fall.
Just Try It! Favorite Patterns for Fall. New Yarns to Knit 'Em.
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 месяца назад
Just Try It! Favorite Patterns for Fall. New Yarns to Knit 'Em.
Why do YOU love to knit? New kits for the emotional support chicken, August KAL, WIPS, Tips + more.
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.4 месяца назад
Why do YOU love to knit? New kits for the emotional support chicken, August KAL, WIPS, Tips more.
Be A Better Knitter Tips, Fall Yarns, Budget Rhinebeck Sweater Kits, Yarn Dying Workshop + KAL
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Be A Better Knitter Tips, Fall Yarns, Budget Rhinebeck Sweater Kits, Yarn Dying Workshop KAL
Rhinebeck Sweater 2024 is FRAMED. Gorgeous kits available now in the shop + online!
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Rhinebeck Sweater 2024 is FRAMED. Gorgeous kits available now in the shop online!
How To: Use A Running Stitch to Join Granny Squares.
Просмотров 5205 месяцев назад
How To: Use A Running Stitch to Join Granny Squares.
8 EASY (and free pattern) Knits, 2 New KITS and Handy Running Stitch Tutorial.
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
8 EASY (and free pattern) Knits, 2 New KITS and Handy Running Stitch Tutorial.
Stop Weaving Ends! Carrying new new yarn (or new color) across back of work.
Просмотров 8 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Stop Weaving Ends! Carrying new new yarn (or new color) across back of work.
Be A Better Knitter Tips! Rowing Out, Weaving In, Blocking. New Cashmere-Silk Yarn, Rhinebeck Coming
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Be A Better Knitter Tips! Rowing Out, Weaving In, Blocking. New Cashmere-Silk Yarn, Rhinebeck Coming
Knitting Joy, Blocking Tips, Summer Yarns + Patterns, Hand-Dying Workshop Coming + KAL Updates.
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Knitting Joy, Blocking Tips, Summer Yarns Patterns, Hand-Dying Workshop Coming KAL Updates.
How to knit a double knit button band- and attach it to your sweater with a PERFECT mattress join.
Просмотров 1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
How to knit a double knit button band- and attach it to your sweater with a PERFECT mattress join.
Striped Tees for Summer !Patterns, Yarns, WIPS + KAL. Vote on Yarn for Nancy's Next Knit
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Striped Tees for Summer !Patterns, Yarns, WIPS KAL. Vote on Yarn for Nancy's Next Knit
A Bit of Nostalgia, KAL Updates, Nancy's WIPs, New Yarns + Patterns.
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.6 месяцев назад
A Bit of Nostalgia, KAL Updates, Nancy's WIPs, New Yarns Patterns.

Комментарии

  • @caryldearing7127
    @caryldearing7127 3 дня назад

    As a former yarn store owner the knitting community is outstanding and so giving. I moved from where my store was to MA and found another knitting community; both where I live and on Zoom through you and a few other podcasts. As a retired LYO, I don’t miss the store necessarily, but I miss the people who make the store what it is….friends, sharing, laughing, and other emotions. It is the BEST. As I can’t get to Black Sheep often, I watch every podcast and love your sharing, ideas and other things. So, thank you for what you do for all of us who come into Black Sheep or watch online. You are a part of our lives very weak. It is a treat I look forward to….watching and knitting…what more could I ask for? MERRY, MERRY and a HAPPY and HEALTHY 2025. See you next time.

  • @christiandadswell8202
    @christiandadswell8202 3 дня назад

    I love the Timber cardigan and thanks for the idea of adding panels like the ribbing to favourite plain patterns. I look forward to your chats every week and sit and knit along while I watch. Happy Christmas.

  • @debracoulter
    @debracoulter 3 дня назад

    hi i always enjoy watching you happy holidays

  • @MetteSvalastoga
    @MetteSvalastoga 3 дня назад

    Happy holidays to you from Norway

  • @Torks23
    @Torks23 3 дня назад

    Merry Christmas from across the globe, Happy New Year 2025, good to see how much you love your community, wish I could see the shop

  • @astridfortin433
    @astridfortin433 4 дня назад

    Raglan sleeves are always beautiful, Timber is lovely

  • @SoniaBoudeau
    @SoniaBoudeau 4 дня назад

    Merci. A vous aussi joyeux Noël et beaucoup de santé et de beaux projets ❤

  • @tracycaruana
    @tracycaruana 4 дня назад

    Happy Holidays! See you next year.

  • @joanmachado9063
    @joanmachado9063 4 дня назад

    Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @phyllisburke4141
    @phyllisburke4141 4 дня назад

    I have no knits for Christmas! Yes I think the short time between thanksgiving and Christmas is the issue. I hope to get to your shop some day. I’m over here in central Ma so it’s a hike to get to you. Happy Holidays. I love your informational podcasts.

  • @NancyPanarella
    @NancyPanarella 4 дня назад

    Hi Nancy… are you wearing the Sophie shawl? I love the way it’s wrapped around your neck

  • @arlenethayer5374
    @arlenethayer5374 4 дня назад

    Nancy, so glad you are continuing on! I don’t live close enough to come to the shop but I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them! Happy Holidays!

  • @sunidollfun
    @sunidollfun 4 дня назад

    Merry Christmas Nancy! I really enjoy your yarn/pattern ideas. Have you had a yarn store for a long time? I'm in my 50s and I'm so excited about how knitting and handcrafts have had a resurgence in popularity. The choices we have are amazing now, and the shared knowledge of tips and techniques is so wonderful. It's a fabulous time for knitters, crocheters and crafters.

  • @nl2766
    @nl2766 4 дня назад

    You are so natural, Nancy, I wish I could sit in the same room with you😊

  • @nl2766
    @nl2766 4 дня назад

    I like this. Thank you! I was beating myself up for not finishing up sweaters without correcting or unraveling. You really encourage me.

  • @bonnadowns524
    @bonnadowns524 5 дней назад

    Thank you Nancy🙏for your beautiful podcast💗 Love your scarf too👌

  • @goswamigeeta
    @goswamigeeta 5 дней назад

    You are a great inspiration . Your formula is my formula too.

  • @maureenholian1560
    @maureenholian1560 5 дней назад

    Thank you Nancy and staff for another enjoyable and inspiring episode! You enrich our lives too Nancy! Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Looking forward to your next podcast! Happy Knitting to all!

  • @gm749
    @gm749 5 дней назад

    Hello Nancy, you have a lot of energy and so much knowledge to share. I don't think you are even close to getting retired! And, BTW, it is a dream work 😊❤ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

  • @maryferguson6586
    @maryferguson6586 5 дней назад

    As long as you can physically do what you are doing, do it!! It is SO important as one ages to keep up social interactions. It sounds like is what you especially enjoy about your shop. Delegate other “duties” to your staff if they become too much. You will know when it’s time to walk away. From listening to you I don’t think that time is now. I so enjoy listening to you and looking at your sense of color. I love to see the color combinations you put together. Keep up the good work!! And, thank you.

  • @sharonmerton9812
    @sharonmerton9812 5 дней назад

    Thanks Nancy. You enrich my life! I look forward to your podcast every week - sit and knit along - if I lived a little closer than New Zealand, I would come join you in person. Maybe when we visit our son in Boston 🥰💙

  • @MargaretArens-ej4fx
    @MargaretArens-ej4fx 8 дней назад

    Love your color combinations for the cowls.

  • @laurelb8372
    @laurelb8372 9 дней назад

    Lovely ideas, you have a good eye for colours, loved the maritime scarf ideas.

  • @Marysharp6366
    @Marysharp6366 9 дней назад

    I learnt from my father (he was a textile worker dealing with wool) never wind the wool to tight has it took the strength out of the wool. Merry Christmas from New Zealand (originally from The U.K)

  • @bboice08
    @bboice08 9 дней назад

    Nancy could you give us a quick ravelry tutorial on iPad🎉🎉🎉🎉merry christmas🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @lesleynemser1544
    @lesleynemser1544 10 дней назад

    I like to see what other knitters have made with that yarn

  • @maryannbergeron9531
    @maryannbergeron9531 10 дней назад

    Love all your color combination. Great ideas for quick gifts. ❤

  • @paiges1262
    @paiges1262 11 дней назад

    I actually bought those needle stoppers in black sheep!

  • @louisemercier100
    @louisemercier100 11 дней назад

    Love your blog. Great tricks and information. Good job Nancy & team. Merry Christmas to all of you!

  • @debracoulter
    @debracoulter 11 дней назад

    hi i always enjoy watching you

  • @lisadowney3548
    @lisadowney3548 13 дней назад

    Coincidentally you showed two things I have just been using! I just finished a Timber sweater in Tosh, in the saffron color. Also came out a bit small, but a very fun pattern to knit. Warning to people about the Tosh yarn: I had to buy another skein (bought one too few originally) and the color in the new dye lot was unrecognizably different.

    • @blacksheepknitting7905
      @blacksheepknitting7905 11 дней назад

      Thanks for the great warning. Yes, best to alternate skeins. Glad it worked out in the end!

  • @dianedean521
    @dianedean521 16 дней назад

    Hi Nancy, glad to learn about this topic. Could you do a thorough demo on winding and caking using the tools? I just bought a maple ball winder from Fiber Arts and I found it difficult to have the yarn not slip too low or high on the spindle. What is the secret???

  • @dianaweiske3162
    @dianaweiske3162 17 дней назад

    2 of those eco yarns definitely get you a sweater! I've bought that wool from your store years ago and made a similar sweater w/2 skeins!

  • @dianaweiske3162
    @dianaweiske3162 17 дней назад

    thank you for the knotted yarn advice. I've always used it, hidden in the back. Never occurred to me that it could wear out. I won't be doing that again!!!

  • @holliegiampietro7030
    @holliegiampietro7030 18 дней назад

    Another great podcast, as always very informative ❤❤❤

  • @Irenemarie-u6s
    @Irenemarie-u6s 18 дней назад

    HHHHHHHHHAAAASS

  • @luciasoare2608
    @luciasoare2608 18 дней назад

    It is burgundy

  • @luciasoare2608
    @luciasoare2608 18 дней назад

    Very good information.Love your sweater.Thank you for teaching us.

  • @anneburlingham9860
    @anneburlingham9860 18 дней назад

    Always enjoy your expertise. It’s a comfort to know that sometimes you have to 🐸!

  • @tracycara3814
    @tracycara3814 18 дней назад

    I learn so much from your videos. Thank you so much for doing them.

  • @maryannbergeron9531
    @maryannbergeron9531 18 дней назад

    As a 12 year old my great aunt taught me how to wind yarn making sure I had a finger on the ball to avoid overstretching the yarn. Great advice. Love your tips on gauge and how to choose the correct yarn for the pattern. Thanks again for a great podcast. ❤

  • @lindaapplegate4559
    @lindaapplegate4559 18 дней назад

    Thanks for the tip on winding yarn, Nancy. I’ll use this information on my next projects. Love the projects shared in the shopcast.

  • @AnnieDaddo
    @AnnieDaddo 18 дней назад

    Hi Nancy. Great tips /reminders about yarn winding.I read somewhere that there is a company in the US that will untangle your yarn if you send it in..for a cost . Imagine! Not my idea of a fun job . Wishing you & your team a safe, peaceful festive season.😉🌏🐨❤

  • @sunidollfun
    @sunidollfun 18 дней назад

    I use the cardboard roll from an old box of saran wrap/aluminum foil and two butterfly chairs to hold the yarn. I don't want to use a swift.

  • @gm749
    @gm749 19 дней назад

    Eggplant 😊

  • @karenfeek1706
    @karenfeek1706 19 дней назад

    I’d call it merlot

  • @martyide8089
    @martyide8089 19 дней назад

    So much good information!!!!!

  • @LanieCr
    @LanieCr 19 дней назад

    I call it plum

  • @jennymenard4802
    @jennymenard4802 20 дней назад

    i tried to knit europe way but make me slower.... north america way i knit better and faster...i m not good with left finger... i habit finger up like crochet... i cant knit europe s way... no good for me... i love knit north america s way....im 68 and i knit since i was 7 yrs old..

  • @rosaluzserranocampos9507
    @rosaluzserranocampos9507 23 дня назад

    buenas noches puedes mandar a cualquier pais