Hi Kevin and Ray. Just watching your lovely programme which I look forward to every couple of weeks. I really can’t believe that you parakeet annoyed some of your watchers. It’s the most beautiful sound in the world. I for one will miss hearing him in the back ground bless him 😘😘😘
Aww thanks so much. I think it might have been the music we had playing for him in the background. For some I guess it was too loud. But that's OK, we love hearing him whistle and talk all day long 🥰
I started knitting only a few months ago and Kevin and Ray are the BEST duo to knit along to. 😊 You guys give me so many ideas and inspirations, and you make me feel as though my WIPs are exciting journeys rather than impatient finish lines. I'm working on an alternating color drawstring bag right now and I've been cherishing each color and stitch. I named it "Bag at the Ready" since I've been exclusively knitting it as I absorb your bubbly and endearing personalities. ❤ You two knit my socks off! 🧶
That is awesome! LOL absolutely LOVE the name of your bag, hahaha 🤣. Seriously though, thank you. Your comments are so sweet and we just love being able to do this and "hang out" with you all 🥰
Thanks for promoting Portland Leather! I have the luxury of driving over and shopping at their factory store (or strolling over from my son’s house). I have two different bags I use as purses and I love both. Another Portland bag designer is Heidi West Designs. Heidi designs her fabric, does her own screen printing and then sews the bags. The bags are so well made, very sturdy.
I am sooo excited- I BO my Glittering Snowscape shawl while watching this episode. Thank you so much for offering the Kit-AL. I had your deadline, and this is the first Stephen West kit I’ve actually finished in less than 6 months. LOL! And yes, Ray, work definitely interferes with my knitting too!
In my reading, I switch between various genres because I can't take too much of the same thing over and over. Between fantasy, thriller, post apocalyptic, crime fiction, and cozy supernatural mystery. Hope you had a great Easter weekend!
Your FOs are amazing. NATR podcasts always make a weekend better. Just bought myself a few skeins of Kevin's yarn as a treat for landing a dream job- working weekends at Skein Yarn Shop! On that note- If you make Justine's head any bigger, we're never going to hear the end of it. 😂 Thanks for always being a mental health boost! Hope to see you guys at the shop soon!
I had the pleasure of meeting the makers of Threads and Company bags in Nashville a couple of weeks ago and I’m in LOVE with my bag. He was lovely and so patient with me. (I couldn’t decide on which bag to pick, wanted them all). ❤
Ray, watching you show off your cardigan WIP made me wonder what happened to the cardigan you were knitting for your dad? I feel like it has been a while since you have mentioned it, unless I missed something. Kevin, your sweater is beautiful. The color is great on you.
Wow so cool this cone winder !! I just finished making a cast on bonnet, i can't wait to try it. Your tubes are great ! Your cardigan will be stunning. Thanks guys, still a good moment to spend with you.
Great episode, thanks! A tip for colorwork flat knitting for your bulky cardigan - check out Portuguese style, where you wrap the yarn around your neck. Sounds crazy but it worked for me and it was easy. I do colorwork holding yarn in each hand and the purl side was difficult until I tried this technique. I am making the Artus shawl and there were small sections of colorwork before the mosaic section. Happy knitting!
Having made socks out of it, I"m pretty sure that's the Time Traveler colorway of Felici. They've released it a couple times because it was so popular. Kevin, I love your sweater, it looks great on you. Ray, I've been listening to the Mists of Avalon based on your recommendation. I finished book one while on a road trip last week, and I'm now listening to book two.
Always a joy to watch your podcast! Ray, I love that you don't know where the insta bookmarks go either! Also, Nebraska girl here, love that Lamb's Pride is representing our great state! "Nebraska, it's not for everyone!" (This is an actual state motto 😂)
You two guys are always entertaining but this episode was THE BEST! Kevin your sweater is so good…color fit style…all just great! Ray the fact that you are cranking out so many samples of Kevin’s yarn is wonderful…such support that speaks LOVE! The best was the funny banter you have with one another! I love it! Enjoy your time in Vermont! Do they have bird sitters? Just wondering!
Hi, guys. I looked for you earlier today but you were not there. So I figured you would be there tomorrow. I got a couple of notifications on my IPAD that I ignored because we were at dinner. I came back and checked and found you four hours past your podcasting! I’m thankful for replays! I’m alternating knitting on 2 projects, my top-down cardigan in Kevin’s Druid’s Grove yarn and I’m 12” into the first row of my Jelly Roll blanket. The blanket is for myself and it will travel across the country with me. Our second great grandchild arrived this week so we’re going to the mid-west to meet her! I’m excited! Thanks for your podcast. I needed to laugh and smile today and you helped! HAPPY EASTER ❤🐣❤
Love, loved everything. It's the busy time as far as baking for Tomorrow. Refrigerator rolls chilling out for baking Tomorrow. Ham ready to go in oven and I'll make the banana pudding in the morning. I between I'll catch a few rows here and there. Happy holiday gents. Thank you for all you do.❤❤❤
Hey guys 👋 Great to catch up with you again. Kevin, that sweater is fantastic on you!❤️ Ryan, you have been busy on the sock machine. That's awesome! It's always good to hear about your current books and tv too. I'm currently watching (and thoroughly enjoying) Mary & George - based on King James' court and all its machinations of the early 1600's. Shogun, which is brilliant and another historical series. And Tokyo Vice which is based on a newspaper writer based in Tokyo, police corruption and the huge influence of Yakuza in the 1990's ....all very entertaining and interesting. Law and Order (and the off shoots) has always been a favourite, as is Blue Bloods and I also don't mind Chicago PD/Fire and Med for good procedural type shows if you like that kind of thing. Catch you next time ❤
Hi Kevin , Ray and Skylar🐦, thanks for another enjoyable and inspiring episode!😊 Kevin, Your sweater is beautiful! Wonderful color on you! Hope to meet you both someday when you visit Yarnia (great yarn store!!!). Can't wait to see all your new color yarn coming soon! Happy Knitting 🧶! Happy Easter 🐇✝️!
Hi Kevin and Ray! I have a Dean and Bean sock machine, and I totally understand how soothing it is to crank tubes! I have a basket of yarn that is just waiting for me as soon as I finish the socks already cranked LOL Your projects are such an inspiration to me. Kevin that sweater is amazing. If I didn't have about 10 sweaters in my queue, I'd definitely try the Tibetan Cloud. Wish list for next year!😉 Ray - Great idea to crank a tube for each of the samples. Really shows the colorways to advantage.
Okay, I’m so inspired now to get back to my Geogradient shawl, Michael! It’s happening. Yours looks great!❤ Also your sweater and that Myak color way is EVERYTHING!!! ❤️🔥
LisaR- Not sure if you guys know , but the biggest Legoland and resort opened a couple of years ago in Goshen Ny .. It's about an hour from Rhinebeck . In Orange County ;) ❤ Love that you're making projects with your own yarns ! It's great to see sample swatches also - makes it much easier to shop ❤
Happy Easter. I use sock tubes for socks I have 6 family members plus their partners. So lots of socks. I have found if I use a contrasting or tonal sock yarn for each tube foot the cuffs heels and toes I can make one pair of knee socks, or 2 pairs os calf length, or four pairs of shortie socks from a 100g skein of yarn. It is a great way to get the most out of your yarn. It eliminates the need to unravel the tube to knit cuffs,,ribs and toes
Yes, absolutely great idea!! We have a ton of minis to choose from for the contrasting heels, cuffs and toes. Definitely beats unraveling when we dont have to 🥰
Yeah, giving a brand new knitter the idea that a scarf is a good project makes me shiver. 10” of fun, 60” of boring torture. Start with something in garter that can be finished in a week or so. Pot holders in big fat bulky pure wool come to mind. I won’t knit a scarf to this day, 60 years after I learned to cast on….❤🎉❤
I own a Erlbacher Speedster too. I highly recommend at the bottom of the cast on bonnet to leave a long thread and make a crochet chain to make a loop at the bottom to hang your weights instead of using the buckle. It makes it so much easier to manage your weights.
Nice tubes Ray! I am in the tube jam right with you! I hear you with your reading/MBA. I did my MBA too and it was probably 2 years after before I wanted to pick up and read a book- might have been also because raising toddlers at the time but thank goodness for knitting!
I like my stitch markers to match too! Funny about the Jcrew roll neck sweater. I was just talking about those because I make mini versions of those for every baby gift. They’re so cute in a mini version
((🔔)) My new favorite podcast! You two are a gem. I've binged so many episodes this past week. I feel like we've become fast friends. 😊 Kevin you are a clever sweetheart, and Ray you are a splendid goofball. 😂
Wow Kevin your flame sweater is so beautiful looks super on you the colour is a spring uplifting colour Ray I save & can’t find out where the savings are you made me laugh out loud 🤣😂 Now Ray prioritise Dads cardigan though I have to say that cardigan yarn looks like vanilla cream GORGEOUS
For the tubular cast on, the stitches are mounted differently on the first round. Purls are correct and knits should be backwards. There is also a way to do it was a provisional cast on (I recommend the crochet setup, but you can also long tail) and that will avoid any confusion. Enjoying the garment discussion. Thanks!
Hey thanks for that. Completely forgot about the crotchet technique. I used to use that one all the time, can't believe we forgot about it, lol. And yes, that first row is important to understand the orientation of the stitches. Definitely confused me at first. Thanks so much 🥰
Just watched your latest podcast and love your banter. But when Ray said, "I should quit my job." in reference to not having enough time to knit, do you know how many times I have said that over the last 45 years? Well, I finally retired and let me say I have a gone hog wild with projects, meet ups, traveling to yarn events, etc. It is sooo good to be able to knit when and what I want, so let me say, "Patience, you will get there, and it will happen sooner than you think." Yarn is a harmless, but indulgent addiction. Glad to engage online and in person at my LYS with people who share the same passion.
Omgosh I'm so jealous of the cone winder!! I have a ton of 1 ply yarns from when I machine knit lace shawls. I want to put them on more cones so I can hand knit several plys together. Another great episode! Love your Jersey kevin but please don't sneeze snot into it.... tissues in a box on your table is better 😂 love the scarves/shawls you finished Ray.
I just finished a free pattern called "the simple thing" by Melina Brell, very similar to the Sophie Scarf...Love it!. Great sweater Kevin! Love the colour. Thanks for the episode Kevin and Ray!🥰🇨🇦Sharon.
Yay!!!! I got my In-N-Out, got my drink knitting ready, I'm ready!!! I got my clockwork done, will probably make another after the Romi Hill MKAL. I got a little gartered out. 😉 LOVE Scott and John!! They're the OG's that got me started on the whole podcast rabbit hole!! 🤣😂 Another perfect one skein wonder is the "pebble shawlette", it has enough texture to keep you interested...I knit both of mine slightly larger so I had no leftovers. Just a few extra rows. Kevin, you've shamed me!!! I haven't touched my geogradient in months (I put it in it's box and slid it under the couch. 🤫) I think I'm a tad farther than you, it just doesn't keep my interest. 🙁 I think it's all the ends, & I even weave them as I go. How funny!! You're watching 9-1-1, I lived it!! 😉 Well, have an amazing fortnight!!
Ray! When you mentioned that you're itching for some Brioche and want to use Kevin's yarn I had to comment! I just finished Stephen West's Striation Valley shawl that has fun Brioche in it. (Umm, no it doesn't! I'm an idiot, but it's still a really fun pattern!🤦♀️)It was a great pattern. AND I used all Kevin's yarn for it. It's stunning! I wish I could send you a photo of it!
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Fine podcast, as always. I looked up the audio version of "Mistborn: The Final Empire" at the library. It must be good; they have 10 copies, all are taken and there are 34 people waiting. Now 35. Another thing: I didn't catch the name of the movie that made you both cry so much. I haven't sobbed at a movie since "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button".
I know you will appreciate my excitement so I had to share I’m learning needle felting from Going Gnome at the Loveland CO Makers Fest next week🎉🎉. I live nearby and jumped at the chance to get a dragon hatchling kit and lesson!
Hello...Hoppy Easter! I went back to work on the 21st...had a field trip this past Wednesday to the Science Center in Hartford...and spending this weekend sick! In hindsight, since I am immuno-compromised, I should have worn a mask. I haven't been around people, let alone little germ monsters in almost three months...oh well...live and learn...I only finished one kit....started the Highland cow one, but didn't finish it.....
I have to laugh when Ray said he isn't enjoying Outlander. I think I had to force myself to work through the first book. I own them all and they do get better. Might I suggest The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher? Sci Fi. I'm listening to them on audible because I am a fan of James Marsters. Also I am watching Criminal Minds and I have to watch during the day with all the doors and windows locked :-).
Haha We are so alike! I believe Kevin read that series but I'm definitely going to check it out! I've really enjoyed the Sci-Fi stuff I've read lately and this sounds perfect, thank you 😉
@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast Y’all are great company while I’m knitting or crocheting. I even have conversations with you while y’all are talking about all the things☺️. Thank you.
Kevin if you like Patty Lyons tips you really should try one of her video patterns - I highly recommend her Affiknity sweater video class - it has a high price because it is a workshop with videos in it!
Lovely shawl. I like that! I'd say s'mores for sure! I always get granny vibes from the way past when I think of shawls. I like this one being more scarf like. Do a trunk show ar CeCes! I could finally meet you! Tsk tsk to the anti bird lovers. How can you not love hearing their lovely rejoicing songs! Some years I used to knit my preschoolers snake scarves for Christmas gifts. You could make them for your littles! My kids loved them but alas I didn't have a machine to make them. Lol the skinny scarf brought back a memory. You may be too young but The Little Rascals had an episode and they faked a toothache to get out of going to school. Tie it on top of your head and you can get out of doing things. I think the teacher bought the children frozen treats and they almost missed out! Did you know it is a nice idea to leave yarn scraps outside for the birds to use in their nests? Just saying! Enjoy your Easter!
OMG!!! I totally remember that episode!!! We definitely used to watch them as kids with my dad. My favorite was the one with Chubsy Wubsy trying to woo the teacher on Valentine's Day..lol
I meant to ask you if you knew about Junction Fiber Mills in White River Junction Vermont. They are also on RU-vid. Since you are going to be in Vermont………….
Not sure if I recommended it before but my obsession book series is The Lunar Chronicles. The first book is called Cinder. In each book she uses a classic character Cinderella for first book. Little red riding hood for second book called Scarlet. Maybe check it out. I listen to audio because I can't hold a book and knit. Even from the middle of the first chapter I was hooked. I went thru the whole series in about a month. Kevin your sweater is perfect. The color is nice on you. Have a lovely Easter!
HR is given a bad rap....when it is done well you should not notice HR department work. I did my degree in HR & Industrial Relations back in the 80's (a new course at the time). Worked 30 years in the field. Always interesting as you are working with people and ensuring they remain connected to the organisation and being productive. Spent a lot of time assisting managers to manage well. I changed my career a couple of times including assisting long term unemployed find work in the 90's and early 2000's in regional Victoria, Australia. I also worked as a private investigator in the Workcover and transport area. I now work as a Manager of a Neighbourhood House (community house). All the skills and experience I have obtain has assisted me in my present role. Helping people in all my roles. Going to take a course in teaching crochet. Maybe my next career change. Glad you are enjoying your HR class
GREAT comment, thank you! I fully agree and have always tried to partner with our HR team. I've learned so much from them and this course is really interesting. I might go as far as saying it's my favorite of the program so far 🥰
Great episode, as always! Kevin, your sweater is spectacular! You can definitely rock the brighter colors. Will you guys be coming to Maryland Sheep and Wool this year? Hope so!