I am in Western North Carolina. I started knitting in 2021 and am presently learning sock knitting through a Woolly Thistle video tutorial. Thank you for all the variety of information that you provide.
I came upon your video’s yesterday, Sunday, and can’t stop watching you! I am retired, have been knitting for over 50 years. I am from the middle of the USA, Nebraska. I hope to travel east someday. I wold love to walk into your shop! ❤. I am working on a cowl called Sallah. I was close to finished, when it was obvious I did not have enough yarn to finish. So I started over, using the open end of the skein, but cast on a little over half the stitches required. Now I will have enough to knit the entire cowl and then knit the I-cord required. I am also knitting a double sided stocking cap, toe up, 2@atime socks, magic loop and the Navelli sweater. I am always knitting dishcloths, hot pan holders and scrubbies for gifts. I have trouble with wooden needles, because I press too hard while I knit, especially the smaller size needles. I break one of the needles almost every time. I use stainless steel needles most of the time. Chiagoo is my favorite. ❤. Do you use/sell FLEXI-FLIPS? I like to have them on hand, but they do come in handy when you need a double point needle. They come in a nice plastic storage tube. I store all my DPN’s in their own toothbrush traveling holder. It works great! The biggest project I have ever made was a Queen/King size afghan for my grandson and his new wife for their wedding, called Tree of Life. Socks are probably my favorite project to knit. I have several socks I need to mend. They may be several years old, but I can’t throw them. 😢 What is your opinion on cotton knit sweaters? I am leery to knit a cotton sweater, cuz I read comments that cotton stretches. I have one pair of cotton socks, and do not care for the texture which bothers the bottom of my feet.
Hi Nancy, BSK is my local yarn shop and I'm in the Monday evening class. I live in Roslindale and am currently working on a DreaRenee Knits Find Your Fade shawl and a Quince & Co. Fountaingrove sleeveless top. Couldn't do it without Deanna! I love your podcast and all the enthusiam you have for knitting project ideas and colors and for what's going on in the shop. Cheers!
I am in Ringgold, GA. I am a newer knitter, so I am knitting socks. I do intend to knit a sweater...SOON. Love your podcasts. Thank you for all the information you provide.
Thanks, as usual for your knitting tips! I am Canadian living in the Niagara area of SW Ontario. I love my 2 full sets of Chiaogoo Interchangeable needles with 5” tips and especially enjoy their great cords. Currently knitting Carol Feller’s Holly Blue cardi using Stolen Stitches Nua Sport yarn and the Rock It Tee using Juniper Moon Farm Zooey. Noticed right away that you didn’t have your arm sling on …. so glad you are recovering from your surgery, Nancy and continuing to knit!
Hi Nancy, Thank you for your podcasts! I love each one of them! I am living in Escanaba, Michigan. Escanaba is along Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I just finished the Aster Shawl in Fino. Green blue and cream. I wish I could send you a picture of the shawl. It is beautiful.
Hello from southern Alberta ,Canada .I am spinning Shetland fibre from another province and dreaming about a knitting project .I always enjoy your podcasts .
Hi Nancy, I enjoy your episodes, you are an amazing encouragement to improving my knitting! I'm from the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, I am knitting socks. Just learned to knit them in early 2023. Love them, will always have socks on the needle now. Just finished my 3rd pair and gifted them to a sick friend. She loved them. I find with every pair I improve. Started with magic loop method and now using 9" circular method which I like very much. I'm also knitting a sweater for my daughter in law. It is a sweater called Vanessa V-neck by Michele Rose Orne, Using the very lusious Juniper Moon Farms Moonshine in Colorway 09 called lagoon, an electric teal color. So Soft!!!!! Alpaca, Wool, Silk content. The question I have for you is I want to see your technique for lace lifeline. My next sweater is Zweig, with main color in medium gray wool and yoke in pink lace gradient. The yoke has lace detail I have never done before. I heard of adding a lifelinbe in case I make a mistake and need to rip back so need to find out best way before I start this project. Thanks for your continued knitting support! Carrie
Hi from Ste. Agathe, Manitoba, Canada. I enjoy watching you and seeing all the wonderful yarn and the patterns and samples you share with us. I am knitting a colour-work sweater and a Tin Can knit sweater. I knit socks in-between.
Hi Nancy, I ´m from Québec, Canada. I love your podcast. You give us a lot of informations and tips and I particularly love the chronical « how to be a better knitter ». Thanks a lot. Louise
Currently working on a large afghan for family member relocating away from home - so sending the him off with a hug from me. Yarn is a cotton with a bit of acrylic - wanted it it have "weight" and easy care. These day I am almost exclusively using interchangeable circulars. Have about every size (except for the smallest that many circulars did not come in when I added to my collection) and multiple cables of assorted lengths. Started my knitting life on metal 14" straights! Now circulars for flat, in the round or magic loop serve all my needs. I have them mostly in wood but a few metal or acrylic mixed in. Afghan is an old Lion brand pattern for a simple diagonal baby afghan. Originally done as a square, but I adapted for rectangle and make it to fit a twin/full size bed!
I just found you this morning, so I’m a bit late to comment. I’m knitting in Upper Michigan, and tend to knit shawls and socks. Occasionally sweaters for family children and babies. Currently I’m knitting a prayer shawl and a winter watch cap to match my winter jacket. Perfect summer fare, right? I’ve been knitting for decades, but there’s always something new to learn. Thanks for your contribution.
Hi Nancy. I live in Barnegat NJ and I'm knitting a Salty Air Tee, which is turning out nice. I really enjoy your podcast and am grateful for all your helpful tips.
Hi Nancy, I'm from Sweden and currently knitting the Peacock shirt by le Knit, Lene Holme Samsöe. I was on a package walk and wool trip on Shetland in July and was so inspired by knit designer Linda Shearer showing us Auld and new shell peerie lace pattern. So the Peacock shirt is much fun to knit.
Hi Nancy, I'm Sylvia and I live in The Woodlands TX just north of Houston. I am knitting the Stephen West sock blast, the Cello top by Rowan, the Sonnenstuden Tee, the Luminous Tee, and the Summer Square Tee. I like variety. 😊 I enjoy your podcasts.
Hi Ladies. I'm Barbara from North Central Pennsylvania. Currently working on the Musselburgh hat. I need 6 for the great-grands for Christmas. Not sure I'm going to make it. Love your Podcast and with any luck will be able to visit one day. Barbara
Hello! My name is Ulrika and I'm sitting very comfortably knitting and watching you from the west coast of Sweden. I wish I could visit you and your lovely store and sit and knit and chat for a while! After having completed the Seascape wrap, knit in Drops Fabel and I also held it with Drops Kid Silk, I've now begun with at blanket using yarn from my stash. Had to frog a project I started because I wasn't happy with the colour combination (the second Seascape wrap I had just started). So, now it's a blanket and I'll design it as I go. It'll be a project that I'll knit over a longer period of time so in between I'll finish my Filcolana Saint Malo, I've the sleeves left and it'll be a lovely jumper to wear. It's the first time I knit in that yarn (Merci) but not the last. After that I have a few jumpers to knit and mainly from Sandnes. I learned to knit at a young age and it was my mother who taught me. We also learned to knit in school and I rememeber I was very proud having completed my first jumper and in three colours at the age of 13. Didn't knit for many, many years but now I must knit every day. Also love watching different podcasts while knitting and this spring I found yours. Looking forward to your next podcast! 🌞🌞🧶🧶🧶 All the best Ulrika
Hi Nancy, I’m from Michigan and visit your shop once in awhile when I am in Boston. A few weeks ago when I was struggling with a sweater for my husband, you were talking about having an easier knit around, so as not to get frustrated. At the same time a type of yarn came across my radar. It is assigned pooling. I used one skein of Dream in Color…there is more out there I’m sure, and knit “Field of violets” scarf. It is totally garter, except when you get to “the color” and it was just the break I needed. I try to pick patterns that I can learn a new skill as well. Love all your tips and advice…wish I could knit faster…won’t be in town for your class.
Good morning, I live in the Laurentians in the beautiful province of Quebec surrounded by mountains, lakes and trees. Right now I am knitting exactly what your are wearing Maureen, the Anker’s tee in a dark blue color.. I am working on the neckline right now and hope to be able to wear it before the end of Summer. I would love it if you could share different cast ons’ in the round. I really enjoy your podcasts! Best, Lorraine
Hi Nancy, watching you from Richmond, VA. Currently knitting two projects from Stolen Stitches, Carol Feller's yarn/pattern store. One is the Galway Blanket, the other is her Trellis Top in Nua sport yarn. Hope your shoulder continues to improve.
I’m in Australia and I’m knitting socks from left over Bendigo Woollen Mill fingering Marino held together with Katia mohair for my daughter, love your podcast 😊
I’m in Manhattan, Kansas. Just finished a swester - Purl Code by Isabel Kraemer . Also have a Sophie Scarf, Sophie Shawl, Burra Cowl, Boneyard Shawl and vanilla socks on my needles! I, too, go back and forth with English and continental for garter stitch, but my tension in continental is inconsistent.
Hi Nancy! I am your regular viewer from Finland, and I really enjoy your vlog. Currently I am knitting my first ever summer tee. So far, I have mostly knit sweaters and socks since our climate pretty much allows to wear them almost around the year. I just moved recently and I am looking for ideas to knit for home decoration. I have plans for a few gift knitting projects too.
i am in southern cali....I knit preemie blankies, hats....I dont knit like you all do, the pretties and hard patterns, but i very much enjoy knitting for preemies and hats for those in need...
I’m from Holden, MA and have been to your shop a few times, most recently for LYS day where I bought two skeins of cowgirlblues Merino Twist in colorway Cobalt and am currently knitting with it to make my second Mini Mock Neck Tank, a beautiful pattern by Jessie Maed Designs.
I’m in Plymouth MA and hope to visit soon! I’m knitting 2 sweaters: Robinia Light by Ann Ventzel in Isager “ Jensen”; Bowness by Marie Wallin in Marie Wallin British Breeds; and a colorwork vest for my husband - Skiddaw - also a Marie Wallin design in her eponymous yarn.
Hello! I’m from south central Indiana. I’m currently knitting the Butterfly Blanket by Leslie Friend. It’s a wonderful pattern and a joy to knit! I enjoy connecting with you and your lovely shop. Thank you for your suggestions and tips. If I were comfortable ordering online I’d order yarns from you. I have ordered a couple times on line and currently get all sorts of spam! Rather unnerving getting these emails telling me I owe for what I haven’t ordered!! Thanks for your knitting suggestions and tips!
I'm Diane from Richmond, VA and currently test knitting Bentley for Kay Hopkins aka Knit For The Soul. Great podcast! On hold during the test knit is Joji Locatelli's new sweater pattern Solare that I'll be happy to get back to knitting but no deadline for that one.
NYC knitter! On the needles - Slipstravaganza by Stephen West, Ranunculus #2 in a DK Juniper Moon Farm yarn in a lovely lavender shade, Mynstur colorwork cowl (gift) in La Bien Aimee fingering weight yarn (oh boy-such a pleasure!) and a "log cabin" blanket by Stephen West called Parallelolamb (modular knitting- use all your leftover skeins...literally anything and everything) for my child who will graduate from high school next Spring and leave the nest. I love Stephen's designs. I can't wait for his MKAL in the Fall. **Someone mentioned pockets for a tutorial. I would love to learn more about that - especially an 'afterthought' pocket. Who doesn't love a pocket! Love your podcasts and your expertise. You encourage me to try new things, and rip out things that are not going right and try again. Thank you!
I’m Neila in Windsor, PA (south central PA) working on socks using Laines du Nord Watercolor Sock 2 identical sock Collezione Aria. I enjoy your podcasts. Thanks for the needle primer.
I'm Cheryl from San Antonio, Texas. I am making a wool blanket from one of Stephen West's patterns, Painting Bricks. It's getting very heavy. What's funny is that no one thinks a woolen blanket makes sense where I live but I appreciated all of my woolen items when we had a freak snowfall in 2021 and the power went out for days.
I’m from Denmark, but are currently living in the northern part of Illinois. I’m knitting on the Alpine Bloom by Boyland knit works and Northern Lights by Jennifer Steingass. I really like your weekly podcasts😊❤
Hi, I’m enjoying your podcasts very much. I am from the Great Smoky Mountain region of NC. I just finished the Anker Summer Tee that I knit in Mirasol’s Unsun yarn. It looks so much like the one you are wearing that I wondered if you knit yours with the same yarn as I did. I’m currently knitting the Lemon Spritz by Olive Knits with Berroco Lumi yarn. Even though it’s incredibly hot, I’m about ready to start some fall weather knitting next. Cotton and Linens are hard on my hands and elbows. I would love to learn how to join new yarn with plant based fibers. I just ripped out a ranunculus I had knit in linen because the joins looked so bad and I couldn’t seem to remedy that after the sweater was finished. I had just woven in my ends like I always do with wool. Thanks so much for the podcasts!
I am knitting a test knit with Tukuwool DK. It is called Aakkollo sweater, an oversized top down long sleeved pullover in the round, for Tiina Huhtaniemi of TitiTyy Oy in Finland. I am a Rhode Islander who frequents your shop ~monthly and am excited to attend your August 5th workshop with Bruce Weinstein. Thanks for offering July free shipping; I have taken advantage of that perk.
Hiiiy! I’m in Westport, CT but originally from Chestnut Hill, MA. I will def pop in to see you next time I’m in Dedham visiting my mom. Currently finishing “Solenn” by Brooklyn Tweed for my daughter Olivia.
Jimmy here in Amsterdam. Formally of Boston. Working on a drop stitch summer top, the obba sweater and some self designs. I love knitting sweaters with 100% natural fibres.
Weston,MA really close by I’m working on the Moon Set tee and Stephen West Secret Sock KAL. Also, took the class, at Craftworks in Northborough,MA on double knitting and doing the shadow wrap heel on socks. I love shadow wrap heels.💕. Iris
Hello from Michigan. I am knitting hemp face cloths, a Hemp poncho and my first Ranunculus is on the needles. I think I need to use sharper tipped needles to make it more enjoyable. I also have an Autumn League pullover going, just need to do sleeves. I would love to hear about your knitting story, also do you have favorite patterns you seem to knit over and over? Do you have favorite dishcloth pattern? You always inspire, your love of knitting shines. Thank you.
I’m knitting a little coat for my sweet niece with 3 years old. Really organizing to go to the 🇺🇸 to visit my mother in law and after I can yea el and meet you 😄
I'm in Woburn MA... just a little north of you. I've been in the shop a few times and had bought one of the sweater kits on my last trip there. I decided to knit a vest first (DIGE from UandIknits on Ravelry) first, and your tutorial on German short rows saved me a great deal of frustration! I hope to start the kit in the fall. It has colorwork, which I haven't done before. The kit is for the alpenglow sweater. I'm trying to knit down my stash a bit as well.
I live in Virginia Beach, Va. I am knitting a summer short sleeve tee from cotton/linen blend. I have to rip out the sleeves and start again because of a silly mistake on my part that cannot be fixed on the needles... I also spin, weave, crochet and, on occasion, sew. If I ever make it the Boston area, I will make an effort to visit your shop!
Hi, I'm from Rochester,Ma. I just finished the Fosette from Devin at Knitty McPurly. I'm starting the Look at my Holes by James Watts. Hopefully I can visit your shop soon. I would like to know about substituting yarn for projects. Thanks for inspiring us
Hi, I’m in Charlotte, North Carolina, knitting Andrea Mowry’s Old Port Hat. Trying to finish it so I can start my Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad, using stashed pink worsted held with two strands of Biches & Buches’s Le Petite silk & mohair. (Yum !!)
I’m from Chelan Washington and have been knitting for 70 years. Knitting Ranunculus for first time. The pressure got to me. I think I’m the only one who hasn’t knitted this project. I love your podcast Nancy with your beautiful yarns and tips. Nice to see you without your sling.
hi i ejoy watching you i live i mississauga it has been hot here i am kniting cotton dishclothes right now tring to knit shetland scarf having trouble with the pattern i love your yarn you carry
I’m knitting the Gia Chemo hat for a family member, knitting the Sceles top, crocheting a Wallflowers afghan, crocheting amiguris and spinning some Merino fiber.
Good morning from Bellaire Michigan. Currently working the Slip Stitch blanket and on my second attempt of the Manzo sweater. Do you have any tips on picking up provisional stitches?
Hi there! I'm in Reston, VA outside of Washington DC. I enjoy your podcast and learning more about yarns and ravelry. I've been knitting since I was a kid, but in the last 3 years it's become a passion. I just finished a test knit (shh! it's a secret) and am working on a shawl. After that I'm making a sweater for my SIL. I love summer sweaters since they go so fast! I'm also planning for opening a yarn store in my area next year, so I'm learning a lot from you.
Far western Chicagoland suburbs here……via Canada. Longtime knitter, just casted on Brooklyn Tweed’s Ginn in Dapple Cerise, also have an Odette jacket in a project bag
I’m a knitter from WA state. On a previous episode you mentioned a pattern named Summer Tee…a striped sweater, short sleeves…I cannot find it and not for a lack of looking! I can’t even find the episode you showed it on.
Hi! This is a little late but I am on Long Island. Right now knitting the long, lacy cardigan an old pattern from 2021. BUT-it has charts for sleeves and I HATE charts!!! Going to try to write out the chart on Index cards-In the past I have skipped over patterns that I like because of charts!! Color knitting is something I would like to become more proficient at. Thanks!!
I’m from Southern California. I just finished the Rota Tee in Sans Garn, Line. Currently I’m knitting the Alpine Bloom. Haven’t been able to get a connection with my LYS plus their yarn selection is not very good. There is a nicer LYS about 25 minutes away I enjoy your podcasts.
Hi, I’ve been knitting @ Black Sheep Knitting for 18 years, Nancy & her staff are wonderful. Come visit if you’re in Boston. I’m currently knitting the Mont Joli Wrap in Cowgirl Blues Silk & Merino Twist yarn from South Africa in the April, Come She Will colorway
I am from Gosford NSW Australia and enjoy knitting and crochet. My latest project is Stephen West's Dotted Ray. I do have a question for you. I want to knit a cabled jumper in either cotton or wool. Which would be best fibre please? Thank you. Paula
I'm in NYC and knitting the Friday Slipover by Petite Knits holding Biches + Buches Le Petit Lambswool with Kidsilk Haze. I am always looking for cute children's patterns. Could you show some samples from the store? I saw them in podcast #101 around the 7 minute mark. I enjoy the podcasts.
I live in Wolfeboro, NH, but used to shop in your store when I lived in Massachusetts. I'm currently knitting two fairisle christmas stocking kits by Annie's Woolens as well as Baby Squares Afghan by Joanne Turcotte in Sirdar Snuggly Spots yarn. Thank you to you and your team for producing such a welcoming and informative podcast. I look forward to receiving every Saturday morning.
I live in Somerset in the UK. I am knitting teenage size blankets for the Linus Project, they have to be in acrylic yarn for easy washing. I knit with long knitting needles English style, the right needle tucked under my arm. I struggle with tension if I use circular needles. 🇬🇧
I knit a lot of toe up socks with the heel from Wendy Johnson ( no need to pickup stiches ) even without reenforced heel they last for a long time . I can’t knit big project anymore because of the naugthy Parkinson … it si frustrating , but I enjoy knitting socks or bonnets …
Hello from Düsseldorf, Germany. I am knitting socks with an ancient yarn from my stash. I would love to see any suggestions that you may have for jumpers with interesting yokes (such as the Ranunculus, which is a delight to knit). Love your podcast!
Hi Nancy, I am from North Carolina and have been knitting for 17 years. I currently am finishing the Autumn Square Sweater by Hinterm Stein, which you featured on your post cast back in the winter. I'm also knitting the Antler Sweater by Tin Can Knits for my six year old grandson. I look forward to your podcast every week and always learn something or am inspired by your beautiful yarns and projects.
Hi Nancy - I lived in Belmont MA for over thirty years and used to stop by Black Sheep several times a month when it was owned by the previous owners. Nine years ago I moved to NYC and summer in Amherst MA. I've knit forever and now alternate between knitting Stephen West shawls and Isabell Kraemer top-down sweaters. I enjoy your podcasts and always learn something new.
Hi Nancy, love your podcast where I always learn something. I live in NY on the North Shore of Long Island, currently working on shortie socks and the Cobblestone Cardigan by Jared Flood. When I was starting to get the sweater yarn together, I didn't have enough Aran weight in my stash to complete so I purchased additional Aran weight yarn online. I'm not a new knitter but was surprised at the difference in yarn that was labeled as Aran weight. I thought it was standard and ended up having a wide range of yarn thicknesses all in what was labeled Aran weight. I wonder if ordering online I should just go by the yardage? Would that insure two different brands being compatible? My LYS closed a few years ago and I mostly purchase online. I don't mind a little bit of a difference, but some were way off, normally I purchase what I need with a pattern in mind, not for this project, however. Any insight is appreciated.
Hi there, Nancy here. I understand your frustration. I find it a good practice to look at the gauge rather than whether its aran or worsted etc. Everyone's definition of these is different. so it's better to look at stitches per inch and the needle used.
I'm in Greenville SC. I'm knitting socks which are small and light dye to the heat hear. I creat a new design with each pair as otherwise I get too bored.
Your sweater grabbed my attention. What is the name of the pattern so I can buy one and buy some yarn from your shop in cotton or linen to make it it looks so comfortable and I love the neckline. Thank you.
It's PetiteKnits Anger Summer Shirt knit in cotton Amano "Sami" www.blacksheepknitting.com/yarns/amano/sami/ Would also be great in Sandnes Garn linen-cotton Line. Great colors! www.blacksheepknitting.com/yarns/sandnes-garn/line/
Sorry, typo-- it's the ANKER SUMMER SHIRT. Another yarn to try is Juniper Moon Farm Zooey cotton-linen. www.blacksheepknitting.com/yarns/juniper-moon-farm/zooey/ I made one in that a couple of years ago (colorway, Pearl) and it's lovely. Good luck!
Hi Nancy, I'm from Portland, Oregon and am knitting a Dorel top in a wool/silk blend and also a Corran cardigan in a wooly wool. Thanks for all your informative videos and wish you continued speedy healing of your shoulder.
southern MN. Just a hat on my KB round loom. I will be getting the rotating double round loom. Ordered. My problem is finding interesting quality yarn. Really a good yarn store. They keep closing. Sad. Not much in variety of stitches, because I really like to use multiple colors in 100% wool and then felting. And then embellishing with beads buttons etc. And now that I have been youtube ing. Mainly self taught. I have never been able to use needles. I have used a lot of brown sheep yarn which I had available. Moved, so that is gone. When I order online I have greater restraint. Also do a lot of quilting and others stuff. Yup too many options.
Oh, about 50 years ago I made my own double sided loom with nails to make my mom a scarf in blue angora yarn. Imagine when KB came out with their long double loom. Wow!
Love your posts, Nancy!! Lucky to be in your Fri day group!❤️
I am in Western North Carolina. I started knitting in 2021 and am presently learning sock knitting through a Woolly Thistle video tutorial. Thank you for all the variety of information that you provide.
I came upon your video’s yesterday, Sunday, and can’t stop watching you! I am retired, have been knitting for over 50 years. I am from the middle of the USA, Nebraska. I hope to travel east someday. I wold love to walk into your shop! ❤. I am working on a cowl called Sallah. I was close to finished, when it was obvious I did not have enough yarn to finish. So I started over, using the open end of the skein, but cast on a little over half the stitches required. Now I will have enough to knit the entire cowl and then knit the I-cord required. I am also knitting a double sided stocking cap, toe up, 2@atime socks, magic loop and the Navelli sweater. I am always knitting dishcloths, hot pan holders and scrubbies for gifts.
I have trouble with wooden needles, because I press too hard while I knit, especially the smaller size needles. I break one of the needles almost every time. I use stainless steel needles most of the time. Chiagoo is my favorite. ❤. Do you use/sell FLEXI-FLIPS? I like to have them on hand, but they do come in handy when you need a double point needle. They come in a nice plastic storage tube. I store all my DPN’s in their own toothbrush traveling holder. It works great!
The biggest project I have ever made was a Queen/King size afghan for my grandson and his new wife for their wedding, called Tree of Life.
Socks are probably my favorite project to knit. I have several socks I need to mend. They may be several years old, but I can’t throw them. 😢
What is your opinion on cotton knit sweaters? I am leery to knit a cotton sweater, cuz I read comments that cotton stretches. I have one pair of cotton socks, and do not care for the texture which bothers the bottom of my feet.
I crocheted for years but a year ago fell in love with knitting in western North carolina
I live in North Carolina! I love your RUclips channel!
Hi Nancy, I’m from Tampa, Florida. I’m a new knitter and I find your tips very helpful.
Hi Nancy, BSK is my local yarn shop and I'm in the Monday evening class. I live in Roslindale and am currently working on a DreaRenee Knits Find Your Fade shawl and a Quince & Co. Fountaingrove sleeveless top. Couldn't do it without Deanna! I love your podcast and all the enthusiam you have for knitting project ideas and colors and for what's going on in the shop. Cheers!
I am in Ringgold, GA. I am a newer knitter, so I am knitting socks. I do intend to knit a sweater...SOON. Love your podcasts. Thank you for all the information you provide.
Thanks, as usual for your knitting tips! I am Canadian living in the Niagara area of SW Ontario. I love my 2 full sets of Chiaogoo Interchangeable needles with 5” tips and especially enjoy their great cords. Currently knitting Carol Feller’s Holly Blue cardi using Stolen Stitches Nua Sport yarn and the Rock It Tee using Juniper Moon Farm Zooey. Noticed right away that you didn’t have your arm sling on …. so glad you are recovering from your surgery, Nancy and continuing to knit!
Hi Nancy and Team! I am from Baltimore Maryland. I just finished the Sorbet tee from Vogue Knitted S/S 2023. Now I am working on the Alpine Bloom.
Nancy, you sweater is beautiful!
I’m from northern Ky and I’m working on a toddler cardigan and basic rib socks for my two oldest sons and a nephew. Enjoyed your podcast.
I'm Mattie from Middletown, RI (right next to Newport). Really love the tips and suggestions in the RUclips series. Thank you.
Hi Nancy, Thank you for your podcasts! I love each one of them! I am living in Escanaba, Michigan. Escanaba is along Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I just finished the Aster Shawl in Fino. Green blue and cream. I wish I could send you a picture of the shawl. It is beautiful.
Hello from southern Alberta ,Canada .I am spinning Shetland fibre from another province and dreaming about a knitting project .I always enjoy your podcasts .
Hi Nancy, I enjoy your episodes, you are an amazing encouragement to improving my knitting! I'm from the Northern San Francisco Bay Area, I am knitting socks. Just learned to knit them in early 2023. Love them, will always have socks on the needle now. Just finished my 3rd pair and gifted them to a sick friend. She loved them. I find with every pair I improve. Started with magic loop method and now using 9" circular method which I like very much. I'm also knitting a sweater for my daughter in law. It is a sweater called Vanessa V-neck by Michele Rose Orne, Using the very lusious Juniper Moon Farms Moonshine in Colorway 09 called lagoon, an electric teal color. So Soft!!!!! Alpaca, Wool, Silk content. The question I have for you is I want to see your technique for lace lifeline. My next sweater is Zweig, with main color in medium gray wool and yoke in pink lace gradient. The yoke has lace detail I have never done before. I heard of adding a lifelinbe in case I make a mistake and need to rip back so need to find out best way before I start this project. Thanks for your continued knitting support! Carrie
Hi from Ste. Agathe, Manitoba, Canada. I enjoy watching you and seeing all the wonderful yarn and the patterns and samples you share with us. I am knitting a colour-work sweater and a Tin Can knit sweater. I knit socks in-between.
Hi Nancy, I ´m from Québec, Canada. I love your podcast. You give us a lot of informations and tips and I particularly love the chronical « how to be a better knitter ». Thanks a lot. Louise
Currently working on a large afghan for family member relocating away from home - so sending the him off with a hug from me. Yarn is a cotton with a bit of acrylic - wanted it it have "weight" and easy care. These day I am almost exclusively using interchangeable circulars. Have about every size (except for the smallest that many circulars did not come in when I added to my collection) and multiple cables of assorted lengths. Started my knitting life on metal 14" straights! Now circulars for flat, in the round or magic loop serve all my needs. I have them mostly in wood but a few metal or acrylic mixed in. Afghan is an old Lion brand pattern for a simple diagonal baby afghan. Originally done as a square, but I adapted for rectangle and make it to fit a twin/full size bed!
I just found you this morning, so I’m a bit late to comment. I’m knitting in Upper Michigan, and tend to knit shawls and socks. Occasionally sweaters for family children and babies. Currently I’m knitting a prayer shawl and a winter watch cap to match my winter jacket. Perfect summer fare, right?
I’ve been knitting for decades, but there’s always something new to learn. Thanks for your contribution.
Hi Nancy. I live in Barnegat NJ and I'm knitting a Salty Air Tee, which is turning out nice. I really enjoy your podcast and am grateful for all your helpful tips.
Hi Betti, Nancy here. I've spent many summers on LBI. Such a great beaches!
Hi from Georgia! I working on the Suri tee. Love your podcast!❤️
Hi Nancy. I’m watching from County Wexford, in the south east corner of Ireland. Working on the Andrea Mowry Weekender sweater. Love your podcast. 👏
Hi Nancy, I'm from Sweden and currently knitting the Peacock shirt by le Knit, Lene Holme Samsöe. I was on a package walk and wool trip on Shetland in July and was so inspired by knit designer Linda Shearer showing us Auld and new shell peerie lace pattern. So the Peacock shirt is much fun to knit.
Hi Nancy, I'm Sylvia and I live in The Woodlands TX just north of Houston. I am knitting the Stephen West sock blast, the Cello top by Rowan, the Sonnenstuden Tee, the Luminous Tee, and the Summer Square Tee. I like variety. 😊
I enjoy your podcasts.
Hi Ladies. I'm Barbara from North Central Pennsylvania. Currently working on the Musselburgh hat. I need 6 for the great-grands for Christmas. Not sure I'm going to make it. Love your Podcast and with any luck will be able to visit one day. Barbara
Hello!
My name is Ulrika and I'm sitting very comfortably knitting and watching you from the west coast of Sweden. I wish I could visit you and your lovely store and sit and knit and chat for a while! After having completed the Seascape wrap, knit in Drops Fabel and I also held it with Drops Kid Silk, I've now begun with at blanket using yarn from my stash. Had to frog a project I started because I wasn't happy with the colour combination (the second Seascape wrap I had just started). So, now it's a blanket and I'll design it as I go. It'll be a project that I'll knit over a longer period of time so in between I'll finish my Filcolana Saint Malo, I've the sleeves left and it'll be a lovely jumper to wear. It's the first time I knit in that yarn (Merci) but not the last. After that I have a few jumpers to knit and mainly from Sandnes. I learned to knit at a young age and it was my mother who taught me. We also learned to knit in school and I rememeber I was very proud having completed my first jumper and in three colours at the age of 13. Didn't knit for many, many years but now I must knit every day. Also love watching different podcasts while knitting and this spring I found yours. Looking forward to your next podcast! 🌞🌞🧶🧶🧶
All the best
Ulrika
Hi Nancy,
I’m from Michigan and visit your shop once in awhile when I am in Boston. A few weeks ago when I was struggling with a sweater for my husband, you were talking about having an easier knit around, so as not to get frustrated. At the same time a type of yarn came across my radar. It is assigned pooling. I used one skein of Dream in Color…there is more out there I’m sure, and knit “Field of violets” scarf. It is totally garter, except when you get to “the color” and it was just the break I needed. I try to pick patterns that I can learn a new skill as well. Love all your tips and advice…wish I could knit faster…won’t be in town for your class.
Good morning, I live in the Laurentians in the beautiful province of Quebec surrounded by mountains, lakes and trees. Right now I am knitting exactly what your are wearing Maureen, the Anker’s tee in a dark blue color.. I am working on the neckline right now and hope to be able to wear it before the end of Summer. I would love it if you could share different cast ons’ in the round. I really enjoy your podcasts! Best, Lorraine
Hi!! Valerie from New Jersey. Just finished the Sophie Shawl and DRK Everyday Cowl and am now doing some cotton dish cloths as holiday presents
Hi , I am from Merseyside in the UK, I am currently knitting the Silver River Shawl by Helen Stewart. Love your podcast x
Hi Nancy, watching you from Richmond, VA. Currently knitting two projects from Stolen Stitches, Carol Feller's yarn/pattern store. One is the Galway Blanket, the other is her Trellis Top in Nua sport yarn. Hope your shoulder continues to improve.
Hi Nancy, I’m from Southern California and I’m making the Maven Top by Rachael Raimo. I really enjoy your podcast.
Hi from Richmond, IL. I’m knitting pumpkins for a fall high school fund raiser. 😊
Hi Nancy I’m from Newport RI, I’m knitting a Baby Surprise Jacket for my first grandchild!
I’m in Australia and I’m knitting socks from left over Bendigo Woollen Mill fingering Marino held together with Katia mohair for my daughter, love your podcast 😊
I’m in Manhattan, Kansas. Just finished a swester - Purl Code by Isabel Kraemer . Also have a Sophie Scarf, Sophie Shawl, Burra Cowl, Boneyard Shawl and vanilla socks on my needles!
I, too, go back and forth with English and continental for garter stitch, but my tension in continental is inconsistent.
Hi Nancy! I am your regular viewer from Finland, and I really enjoy your vlog. Currently I am knitting my first ever summer tee. So far, I have mostly knit sweaters and socks since our climate pretty much allows to wear them almost around the year. I just moved recently and I am looking for ideas to knit for home decoration. I have plans for a few gift knitting projects too.
i am in southern cali....I knit preemie blankies, hats....I dont knit like you all do, the pretties and hard patterns, but i very much enjoy knitting for preemies and hats for those in need...
Watching from New Jersey, knitting basic summer tee.
I’m from Holden, MA and have been to your shop a few times, most recently for LYS day where I bought two skeins of cowgirlblues Merino Twist in colorway Cobalt and am currently knitting with it to make my second Mini Mock Neck Tank, a beautiful pattern by Jessie Maed Designs.
Hi from Michigan. I’m currently knitting the My Little Pride and Joy Cardigan for my 2 y/o granddaughter.
I’m in Plymouth MA and hope to visit soon! I’m knitting 2 sweaters: Robinia Light by Ann Ventzel in Isager “ Jensen”; Bowness by Marie Wallin in Marie Wallin British Breeds; and a colorwork vest for my husband - Skiddaw - also a Marie Wallin design in her eponymous yarn.
Hello! I’m from south central Indiana. I’m currently knitting the Butterfly Blanket by Leslie Friend. It’s a wonderful pattern and a joy to knit!
I enjoy connecting with you and your lovely shop. Thank you for your suggestions and tips. If I were comfortable ordering online I’d order yarns from you. I have ordered a couple times on line and currently get all sorts of spam! Rather unnerving getting these emails telling me I owe for what I haven’t ordered!!
Thanks for your knitting suggestions and tips!
I'm Diane from Richmond, VA and currently test knitting Bentley for Kay Hopkins aka Knit For The Soul. Great podcast! On hold during the test knit is Joji Locatelli's new sweater pattern Solare that I'll be happy to get back to knitting but no deadline for that one.
NYC knitter! On the needles - Slipstravaganza by Stephen West, Ranunculus #2 in a DK Juniper Moon Farm yarn in a lovely lavender shade, Mynstur colorwork cowl (gift) in La Bien Aimee fingering weight yarn (oh boy-such a pleasure!) and a "log cabin" blanket by Stephen West called Parallelolamb (modular knitting- use all your leftover skeins...literally anything and everything) for my child who will graduate from high school next Spring and leave the nest. I love Stephen's designs. I can't wait for his MKAL in the Fall. **Someone mentioned pockets for a tutorial. I would love to learn more about that - especially an 'afterthought' pocket. Who doesn't love a pocket! Love your podcasts and your expertise. You encourage me to try new things, and rip out things that are not going right and try again. Thank you!
I’m Neila in Windsor, PA (south central PA) working on socks using Laines du Nord Watercolor Sock 2 identical sock Collezione Aria. I enjoy your podcasts. Thanks for the needle primer.
I'm Cheryl from San Antonio, Texas. I am making a wool blanket from one of Stephen West's patterns, Painting Bricks. It's getting very heavy. What's funny is that no one thinks a woolen blanket makes sense where I live but I appreciated all of my woolen items when we had a freak snowfall in 2021 and the power went out for days.
I’m from Denmark, but are currently living in the northern part of Illinois.
I’m knitting on the Alpine Bloom by Boyland knit works and Northern Lights by Jennifer Steingass.
I really like your weekly podcasts😊❤
Hi, I’m enjoying your podcasts very much. I am from the Great Smoky Mountain region of NC. I just finished the Anker Summer Tee that I knit in Mirasol’s Unsun yarn. It looks so much like the one you are wearing that I wondered if you knit yours with the same yarn as I did. I’m currently knitting the Lemon Spritz by Olive Knits with Berroco Lumi yarn. Even though it’s incredibly hot, I’m about ready to start some fall weather knitting next. Cotton and Linens are hard on my hands and elbows. I would love to learn how to join new yarn with plant based fibers. I just ripped out a ranunculus I had knit in linen because the joins looked so bad and I couldn’t seem to remedy that after the sweater was finished. I had just woven in my ends like I always do with wool. Thanks so much for the podcasts!
I am knitting a test knit with Tukuwool DK. It is called Aakkollo sweater, an oversized top down long sleeved pullover in the round, for Tiina Huhtaniemi of TitiTyy Oy in Finland.
I am a Rhode Islander who frequents your shop ~monthly and am excited to attend your August 5th workshop with Bruce Weinstein. Thanks for offering July free shipping; I have taken advantage of that perk.
Hiiiy! I’m in Westport, CT but originally from Chestnut Hill, MA. I will def pop in to see you next time I’m in Dedham visiting my mom. Currently finishing “Solenn” by Brooklyn Tweed for my daughter Olivia.
I live in Oneida, NY and I’m presently knitting a Dustland sweater by Stephen West and I always have a pair of socks on my needles too.
Jimmy here in Amsterdam. Formally of Boston. Working on a drop stitch summer top, the obba sweater and some self designs. I love knitting sweaters with 100% natural fibres.
Weston,MA really close by I’m working on the Moon Set tee and Stephen West Secret Sock KAL. Also, took the class, at Craftworks in Northborough,MA on double knitting and doing the shadow wrap heel on socks. I love shadow wrap heels.💕. Iris
Hello from Michigan. I am knitting hemp face cloths, a Hemp poncho and my first Ranunculus is on the needles. I think I need to use sharper tipped needles to make it more enjoyable. I also have an Autumn League pullover going, just need to do sleeves.
I would love to hear about your knitting story, also do you have favorite patterns you seem to knit over and over? Do you have favorite dishcloth pattern?
You always inspire, your love of knitting shines. Thank you.
Hi Nancy. I’m from Portugal but really want to travel to know you and you store ! 😘
I’m knitting a little coat for my sweet niece with 3 years old. Really organizing to go to the 🇺🇸 to visit my mother in law and after I can yea el and meet you 😄
Hi l, I’m from Brooklyn, New York. I’m going to cast on what you are wearing in on this podcast, same color, Anker Summer shirt!
I'm in Woburn MA... just a little north of you. I've been in the shop a few times and had bought one of the sweater kits on my last trip there. I decided to knit a vest first (DIGE from UandIknits on Ravelry) first, and your tutorial on German short rows saved me a great deal of frustration!
I hope to start the kit in the fall. It has colorwork, which I haven't done before. The kit is for the alpenglow sweater. I'm trying to knit down my stash a bit as well.
I live in Virginia Beach, Va. I am knitting a summer short sleeve tee from cotton/linen blend. I have to rip out the sleeves and start again because of a silly mistake on my part that cannot be fixed on the needles... I also spin, weave, crochet and, on occasion, sew. If I ever make it the Boston area, I will make an effort to visit your shop!
I am from Minnesota and I am knitting Marie Green’s Lemon Spritz in Elemental Affects Coastal in deep pink.
Hi, I'm from Rochester,Ma. I just finished the Fosette from Devin at Knitty McPurly. I'm starting the Look at my Holes by James Watts. Hopefully I can visit your shop soon. I would like to know about substituting yarn for projects. Thanks for inspiring us
Hi, I’m in Charlotte, North Carolina, knitting Andrea Mowry’s Old Port Hat. Trying to finish it so I can start my Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad, using stashed pink worsted held with two strands of Biches & Buches’s Le Petite silk & mohair. (Yum !!)
I am still working on my Round the World blanket but I am crocheting it instead of doing it in patchwork. Regards from New Zealand.
I’m from Chelan Washington and have been knitting for 70 years. Knitting Ranunculus for first time. The pressure got to me. I think I’m the only one who hasn’t knitted this project. I love your podcast Nancy with your beautiful yarns and tips. Nice to see you without your sling.
Knitting my first raglan top, perfect tee, here in Nova Scotia Canada
Hello from Florida, I am knitting Elowen Shawl.
hi i ejoy watching you i live i mississauga it has been hot here i am kniting cotton dishclothes right now tring to knit shetland scarf having trouble with the pattern i love your yarn you carry
Nashville continental knitter here …
current project is Dumpling Bag by Purl Soho - it’s quick, easy and really popular.
I’m knitting the Gia Chemo hat for a family member, knitting the Sceles top, crocheting a Wallflowers afghan, crocheting amiguris and spinning some Merino fiber.
I’m in Raleigh, NC
Good morning from Bellaire Michigan. Currently working the Slip Stitch blanket and on my second attempt of the Manzo sweater. Do you have any tips on picking up provisional stitches?
Hi there! I'm in Reston, VA outside of Washington DC. I enjoy your podcast and learning more about yarns and ravelry. I've been knitting since I was a kid, but in the last 3 years it's become a passion. I just finished a test knit (shh! it's a secret) and am working on a shawl. After that I'm making a sweater for my SIL. I love summer sweaters since they go so fast! I'm also planning for opening a yarn store in my area next year, so I'm learning a lot from you.
I'm from the Netherlands and I'm knitting a pair of socks and the beautiful pattern Joni from Moostruck Knits
Hi I'm from South West Scotland and am knitting a cardigan for my granddaughter
UK. Knitting Lisbeth Blanket for a baby.
Also vanilla socks are always on my needles. Just about to cast on Triangle Jacket.
Far western Chicagoland suburbs here……via Canada. Longtime knitter, just casted on Brooklyn Tweed’s Ginn in Dapple Cerise, also have an Odette jacket in a project bag
I’m a knitter from WA state. On a previous episode you mentioned a pattern named Summer Tee…a striped sweater, short sleeves…I cannot find it and not for a lack of looking! I can’t even find the episode you showed it on.
I’m knitting my second Mariechen by Isabell Kraemer in Rowan Felted Tweed and a pair of socks in Opal. I live in Bland Co., Virginia.
Hi! This is a little late but I am on Long Island. Right now knitting the long, lacy cardigan an old pattern from 2021. BUT-it has charts for sleeves and I HATE charts!!! Going to try to write out the chart on Index cards-In the past I have skipped over patterns that I like because of charts!! Color knitting is something I would like to become more proficient at. Thanks!!
I am from France and Belgium (time shared between both) I enjoy your videos I knit from 70 years and I still learn news tricks from you …
I’m from Southern California. I just finished the Rota Tee in Sans Garn, Line. Currently I’m knitting the Alpine Bloom. Haven’t been able to get a connection with my LYS plus their yarn selection is not very good. There is a nicer LYS about 25 minutes away I enjoy your podcasts.
Hi Nancy, glad you're recovering nicely. I'm from western Pennsylvania, USA. Currently knitting the Lexington Cowl with Blue Sky Fibers alpaca/silk.
I’m Carole from Arlington, Texas (in the DFW area). I’m currently working on The Classic Tee in Araucania Papagayo.
Hi, I’ve been knitting @ Black Sheep Knitting for 18 years, Nancy & her staff are wonderful.
Come visit if you’re in Boston. I’m currently knitting the Mont Joli Wrap in Cowgirl Blues
Silk & Merino Twist yarn from South Africa in the April, Come She Will colorway
I am from Gosford NSW Australia and enjoy knitting and crochet. My latest project is Stephen West's Dotted Ray. I do have a question for you. I want to knit a cabled jumper in either cotton or wool. Which would be best fibre please? Thank you. Paula
I'm in NYC and knitting the Friday Slipover by Petite Knits holding Biches + Buches Le Petit Lambswool with Kidsilk Haze. I am always looking for cute children's patterns. Could you show some samples from the store? I saw them in podcast #101 around the 7 minute mark. I enjoy the podcasts.
Hi from the Yarra Valley in Victoria Australia, I’m knitting the Calluna Cowl and a pair of vanilla socks
I live in Wolfeboro, NH, but used to shop in your store when I lived in Massachusetts. I'm currently knitting two fairisle christmas stocking kits by Annie's Woolens as well as Baby Squares Afghan by Joanne Turcotte in Sirdar Snuggly Spots yarn. Thank you to you and your team for producing such a welcoming and informative podcast. I look forward to receiving every Saturday morning.
I live in Somerset in the
UK.
I am knitting teenage size blankets for the Linus Project, they have to be in acrylic yarn for easy washing.
I knit with long knitting needles English style, the right needle tucked under my arm. I struggle with tension if I use circular needles.
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I knit a lot of toe up socks with the heel from Wendy Johnson ( no need to pickup stiches ) even without reenforced heel they last for a long time . I can’t knit big project anymore because of the naugthy Parkinson … it si frustrating , but I enjoy knitting socks or bonnets …
Hello from Düsseldorf, Germany. I am knitting socks with an ancient yarn from my stash. I would love to see any suggestions that you may have for jumpers with interesting yokes (such as the Ranunculus, which is a delight to knit). Love your podcast!
Hi there, Nancy here. A few jumpers that caught my eye are Lalea Sweater, Kigi Pullover and Halu. Good luck.
Hi Nancy, I am from North Carolina and have been knitting for 17 years. I currently am finishing the Autumn Square Sweater by Hinterm Stein, which you featured on your post cast back in the winter. I'm also knitting the Antler Sweater by Tin Can Knits for my six year old grandson. I look forward to your podcast every week and always learn something or am inspired by your beautiful yarns and projects.
Hi Nancy - I lived in Belmont MA for over thirty years and used to stop by Black Sheep several times a month when it was owned by the previous owners. Nine years ago I moved to NYC and summer in Amherst MA. I've knit forever and now alternate between knitting Stephen West shawls and Isabell Kraemer top-down sweaters. I enjoy your podcasts and always learn something new.
Hi Nancy, love your podcast where I always learn something. I live in NY on the North Shore of Long Island, currently working on shortie socks and the Cobblestone Cardigan by Jared Flood.
When I was starting to get the sweater yarn together, I didn't have enough Aran weight in my stash to complete so I purchased additional Aran weight yarn online. I'm not a new knitter but was surprised at the difference in yarn that was labeled as Aran weight. I thought it was standard and ended up having a wide range of yarn thicknesses all in what was labeled Aran weight.
I wonder if ordering online I should just go by the yardage? Would that insure two different brands being compatible?
My LYS closed a few years ago and I mostly purchase online. I don't mind a little bit of a difference, but some were way off, normally I purchase what I need with a pattern in mind, not for this project, however. Any insight is appreciated.
Hi there, Nancy here. I understand your frustration. I find it a good practice to look at the gauge rather than whether its aran or worsted etc. Everyone's definition of these is different. so it's better to look at stitches per inch and the needle used.
I'm in Greenville SC. I'm knitting socks which are small and light dye to the heat hear. I creat a new design with each pair as otherwise I get too bored.
Your sweater grabbed my attention. What is the name of the pattern so I can buy one and buy some yarn from your shop in cotton or linen to make it it looks so comfortable and I love the neckline. Thank you.
It's PetiteKnits Anger Summer Shirt knit in cotton Amano "Sami"
www.blacksheepknitting.com/yarns/amano/sami/
Would also be great in Sandnes Garn linen-cotton Line. Great colors!
www.blacksheepknitting.com/yarns/sandnes-garn/line/
Sorry, typo-- it's the ANKER SUMMER SHIRT.
Another yarn to try is Juniper Moon Farm Zooey cotton-linen.
www.blacksheepknitting.com/yarns/juniper-moon-farm/zooey/
I made one in that a couple of years ago (colorway, Pearl) and it's lovely. Good luck!
Iknit and read at the same time specially in the car when my husband drive ..
Hi Nancy, I'm from Portland, Oregon and am knitting a Dorel top in a wool/silk blend and also a Corran cardigan in a wooly wool. Thanks for all your informative videos and wish you continued speedy healing of your shoulder.
Hi there I’m in NY (45 mins from Rhinebeck :))) Are these classes you’re offering online? That would be great to know! Thank you!
southern MN. Just a hat on my KB round loom. I will be getting the rotating double round loom. Ordered. My problem is finding interesting quality yarn. Really a good yarn store. They keep closing. Sad. Not much in variety of stitches, because I really like to use multiple colors in 100% wool and then felting. And then embellishing with beads buttons etc. And now that I have been youtube ing. Mainly self taught. I have never been able to use needles. I have used a lot of brown sheep yarn which I had available. Moved, so that is gone. When I order online I have greater restraint. Also do a lot of quilting and others stuff. Yup too many options.
Oh, about 50 years ago I made my own double sided loom with nails to make my mom a scarf in blue angora yarn. Imagine when KB came out with their long double loom. Wow!