Episode 087 (An Interview with Stephanie Lotven of Tellybean Knits)
Recorded Monday, December 21, 2020
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Announcements
I’ve released my 2020 free pattern for newsletter subscribers! Presenting the Glorien Worsted cowl (KinoKnits.com/shop link, Ravelry link) – a revamped version of the original Glorien sport-weight cowl (KinoKnits.com/shop link, Ravelry link)– perfect for chillier weather. Glorien’s slipped stitches and subtle cables create interesting texture in a solid, semi-solid, variegated, or gradient. Best of all, it’s designed for three circumferences and flexible yardage!
The 2020 Indie Gift-a-long (GAL) goes through December 31, 2020. Visit the Indie GAL Ravelry group for details.
Thank you to Leah Bothe for sending me her pattern, An Advent Recipe ($5 via Ravelry).
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway for the free copy of Outlander Knitting: The Official Book of 20 Knits Inspired by the Hit Series - the winner is Pam Maher!
FOs
Newborn Vertebrae (Ravelry link) cardigan by Kelly Van Niekirk (free on Ravelry) on US 2 (2.75 mm) in Another Crafty Girl Strong Sock (Ravelry link) (80/20 merino/nylon) in Go Beyond and Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Solid (Ravelry link) (80/20 merino/nylon) in Cummerbund.
Portsmouth Beanie and Portsmouth Beanie, Take Two (Ravelry links) by Jesie Ostermiller ($6.50 via Interweave.com) on US 6 (4.0 mm) in Dragonfly Fibers Traveller (Ravelry link) (100% merino, 280 yards/113 g) in Hidalgo.
Palmistry Worsted (Ravelry link) by Stephanie Lotven ($5.00 via Tellybeanknits.com) on US 3 and 5 (3.25 and 3.75 mm) needles in Knit Picks Felici Worsted (Ravelry link) (75/25 superwash merino/nylon, 218 yards/100 g) in Beyond the Wall.
193-22 Let's Do It! yoga socks (Ravelry link) by DROPS design (free via garnstudio.com) on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles in Knit Picks Swish DK (Ravelry link) (100% merino, 123 yards/50 g) in colorway 24053 Dusk.
Dumpster Fire 2020 #5 (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.
A Bear and a Bunny Suit (Ravelry link) by Susan B. Anderson ($5 via Ravelry) on US 5 (3.75 mm) needles in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (Ravelry link) (100% wool, 110 yards/50 g) in Marina colorway and The Knitting Boutique Potomac Worsted (Ravelry link) (40/40/20 merino/camel/silk, 230 yards/113 g) in the Natural colorway. Modification: Cast on using Tin Can Knits pinhole cast-on (I said Keyhole cast-on on podcast - whoops!)
Knitted Lights (Ravelry link) by Leila Raven (free via her blog) on US 11 (8.0 mm) needles in Christmas lights (Amazon link) (20 m).
WIPs
Blastoise (Ravelry link) by Edward Yong ($1.99 via Ravelry) on 2.0 mm crochet hook in Knit Picks Palette (100% wool, 231 yards/50 g) in Blue, White, Black, Silver, Coriander Heather, and Briar Heather colorways. I found the LMLM “How to Increase in the Magic Ring (Circle) for Beginners” YouTube video very helpful!
ADVENTure Gnome (Ravelry link) by Sarah Schira ($9 Canadian via Ravelry) on US 1 (2.25 mm needles) in The Loopy Ewe Solid Series (100% merino, fingering miniskeins in white, black, red, and teal). Not posting a photo yet because I don’t want to spoil anything!
Vanilla-ish Socks (Ravelry link) on US 1 (2.25 mm needles) in Knit Picks Felici (75/25 superwash merino/nylon, 218 yards/50 g) in Carrot Cake colorway.
Plotting
Beaumont (Ravelry link to the original one I knit in 2010) by Jared Flood ($7 via Ravelry) in Classic Elite Yarns Fresco (Ravelry link) (discontinued, 60/30/10 wool/alpaca/angora, 164 yards/50 g) in colorways 5355 (Red) and 1357 (White). #ChristmasDayCastOn (again)
Spinning
Flying Goat Farm Merino (23 microns), 2-ply, 500+ yards. Reminds me of Dunkin’ Donuts!
Interview with Stephanie Lotven
Stephanie Lotven: Tellybeanknits.com, @tellybeanknits on Instagram
Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn book
Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
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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