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Episode 67: Testing my Patience
Original airdate: February 11, 2023

Episode 67 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Heirloom Jumper by Fabel Knitwear on her website and Ravelry
Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers on Ravelry
Willow Cardigan by Kirsten Joel on Ravelry
Midseason Sweater by Carina Spencer on Ravelry

Yarn:
de Rerum Natura Ulysse and Cyrano
Knitting for Olive silk mohair
Wooldreamers Manchelopi and Mota
Little Fox Yarn Little Mo
Sonder Yarn Co Luna

Miscellaneous:
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Episode 66: The Best Laid Plans
Original airdate: January 14, 2023

Episode 66 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Fox Gap hat on Ravelry and Payhip
Quirauk cardigan on Ravelry and Payhip
Twofold Cowl by Carina Spencer on Ravelry
Heirloom Jumper by Fabel Knitwear on her website and Ravelry
Smilla’s Sleeves by Anne Ventzel on her website and Ravelry
Gr8 Gingham Raglan by Jessie Mae Martinson on Ravelry and Payhip
Elizabeth Zigzag Blanket by Alexandra Tavel on Ravelry and her website
The Shell Bra by nakedknit on Ravelry and her website
Musselburgh hat by Ysolda on Ravelry and her website
Snowdrift Mittens by Wool and Pine Designs on Ravelry and their website
Runcible hat by Nina Machlin Dayton on Ravelry and LoveCrafts
Waystone Mitts by Alicia Plummer on Ravelry

Yarn:
de Rerum Natura Gilliatt and Cyrano
Knitting for Olive silk mohair
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Craggy Tweed
Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool in Velichor

Miscellaneous:
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Episode 64: Brain Things
Original airdate: November 19, 2022

Episode 64 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers on Ravelry
Marian Girl Light by Taiga Hilliard on Ravelry and Lovecrafts
Twofold Cowl by Carina Spencer on Ravelry
Heirloom Jumper by Fabel Knitwear on her website and Ravelry
Non-Euclidian by Sarah Jordan on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn:
Hudson and West Forge
de Rerum Natura Gilliatt
Knitting for Olive silk mohair
Little Fox Yarn Little Mo
Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock
Sonder Yarn Co Luna
Knit Picks Elixir, Upcycle Alpaca Blend Sport and Worsted, and Upcycle Suri
Old Rusted Chair Panic in Detroit
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Craggy Tweed
Cosy Posy Yarn Co

Miscellaneous:
Wool, Needles, Hands Felix for Fall KAL
Indie Design Gift-A-Long
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Episode 63: Head-sized Cake
Original airdate: October 29, 2022

Episode 63 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers on Ravelry

Yarn:
Hudson and West Forge
de Rerum Natura Gilliatt
Knitting for Olive silk mohair
Little Fox Yarn Little Mo
Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock and Plume
WoolDreamers Manchelopi
Sonder Yarn Co Luna

DMV yarn shops:
Looped Yarn Works
Fibre Space
The Knot House

Sewing Patterns:
Matilda shirt dress by Megan Nielsen
Natalie skirt by Forget-Me-Not patterns

Miscellaneous:
Wool, Needles, Hands Felix for Fall KAL
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Episode 62: Wrath of Ironman
Original airdate: September 30, 2022

Episode 62 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Kinikin cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison on Ravelry
Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad on Ravelry
Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers on Ravelry
Heirloom Jumper by Fabel Knitwear on her website and Ravelry
Querida pullover by me on Ravelry and Payhip
Ondawa by Michelle Wang on Ravelry and Brooklyn Tweed

Yarn:
Hudson and West Forge
Amano Yarns Puyu
de Rerum Natura Gilliatt
Knitting for Olive silk mohair
Kim Dyes Yarn Brioche DK

Sewing Patterns:
Matilda shirt dress by Megan Nielsen

Miscellaneous:
Wool, Needles, Hands Felix for Fall KAL
Saddle Shoulder Sweater Workshop series
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Episode 61: Not Going to End Well
Original airdate: September 2, 2022

Episode 61 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Gelato Tank Top by Gabrielle Vézina on Ravelry and LoveCrafts
Outline Raglan by Jessie Mae Martinson on Ravelry and her website
Midnattsol by The Petite Knitter on Ravelry and her website
Kinikin cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison on Ravelry

Yarn:
Hudson and West Forge
Modus Operandi Fibers Cotton Sport
Magpie Fibers Equinox in Bougie Beaver
Amano Yarns Puyu

Sewing Patterns:
Pietra pants from Closet Core patterns

Miscellaneous:
Seamwork
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Episode 60: The One with All the Maladies
Original airdate: July 29, 2022

Episode 60 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Gelato Tank Top by Gabrielle Vézina on Ravelry and LoveCrafts
Deren pullover by Jacqueline Cieslak from the Embody capsule collection

Yarn:
Sonder Yarn Co. Luna and Grace
Hudson and West Forge
Modus Operandi Fibers Cotton Sport

Sewing Patterns:
Springe Jumpsuit by Sew Love Patterns
City Gym Shorts by Purl Soho

Miscellaneous:
Perk Your Bobbles tutorial
How to make bias tape
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Episode 59: A Lot of Gunk
Original airdate: July 1, 2022

Episode 59 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Gelato Tank Top by Gabrielle Vézina on Ravelry and LoveCrafts
Midnattsol by The Petite Knitter on Ravelry and her website
Soundside pullover by me on Ravelry and Payhip
Non-Euclidian by Sarah Jordan on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn:
Magpie Fibers Equinox in Bougie Beaver
de Rerum Natura Ulysse
Jill Draper Makes Stuff Lee
Fyberspates Cumulus
Old Rusted Chair Panic in Detroit (NOT Hipster Scum!)

Sewing Patterns:
Ogden cami by True Bias
Trillium by Made by Rae
Matilda by Megan Nielsen Patterns

Miscellaneous:
Wool, Needles Hands podcast
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Episode 57: Sans Coffee
Original airdate: April 29, 2022

Episode 57 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns
Deren (and Woolfork) by Jacqueline Cieslak from the Embody capsule collection
Gelato Tank Top by Gabrielle Vézina on Ravelry and LoveCrafts
Midseason Sweater by Carina Spencer on Ravelry and her website
Urrace tee by me, on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn
Magpie Fibers Equinox in Bougie Beaver and Swanky Sock in Wicked Game
Ritual Dyes Undine
Kim Dyes Yarn Crumpets DK

Miscellaneous
Kimmy by Seamwork
Mina by Seamwork
Yarncentrick Pop-up
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
Top Down: Reimagining Set-in Sleeves by Elizabeth Doherty
Ewe Fine Fibers Cotton Double Gauze
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Episode 56: Not the Rona
Original airdate: April 1, 2022

Episode 56 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Deren by Jacqueline Cieslak from the Embody capsule collection
Bresson pullover by Alma Bali for Brooklyn Tweed
Leyla Bralette by Joan Ho on Etsy and Ravelry
Gelato Tank Top by Gabrielle Vézina on Ravelry and LoveCrafts

Yarn:
Knit Picks Aloft and Alpaca Cloud Lace
Knot House Yarns La Di Da DK
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Postcard
Magpie Fibers Equinox in Bougie Beaver and Swanky Sock in Wicked Game

Miscellaneous:
Burnside Bibs by Sew House Seven
Kimmy by Seamwork
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Episode 54: Acute Case of Startitis
Original airdate: February 18, 2022

Episode 54 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Carbayal by Belén Fernández on Ravelry and her site
Snowy Forest pullover by Midori Hirose on Ravelry and Laine magazine
Deren by Jacqueline Cieslak from the Embody capsule collection
Slanting Slipover by Anne Ventzel
Casera Tee by yours truly available from Knit Picks
Cisza shawl pattern by me, now available for preorder on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn:
Fiber for the People Hemp Merino Sport and Suri Silky
Knit Picks Aloft and Alpaca Cloud Lace
Knot House Yarns La Di Da DK
Biches et Buches Le Gros Lambswool
de Rerum Natura Gilliatt
Amano Yarns Chaski and Uma
Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock

Miscellaneous:
The Knitting Barber cords
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Episode 53: Loose and Swingy
Original airdate: February 4, 2022

Episode 53 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Misse hat by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Tulip and Offering of Trees by Melody Hoffman
Carbayal by Belén Fernández on Ravelry and her site
Snowy Forest pullover by Midori Hirose on Ravelry and Laine magazine

Yarn:
Fiber for the People Hemp Merino Sport and Suri Silky
de Rerum Natura Ulysse
Kim Dyes Yarn 100% Falkland wool

Miscellaneous:
Swatch Scholar challenge
Cat eye reading glasses
Metamorphic dress sewing pattern from Sew Liberated
Kemper top sewing pattern from Seamwork
Ravelry project page for my Tulip/Offering of Trees with all the modifications
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Episode 52: Trying to Been
Original airdate: January 14, 2022

Episode 52 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Six Crooked Highways by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Misse hat by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Tulip and Offering of Trees by Melody Hoffman
Carbayal by Belén Fernández on Ravelry and her site
Tiny Tucks Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva on Ravelry and at Purl Soho
Gelato Tank Top by Gabrielle Vézina on Ravelry
Kinikin Cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison on Ravelry and her site
Leyla Bralette by Joan Ho on Ravelry and Etsy
midnattsol hat by thepetiteknitter on Ravelry and her site
Hibernation House Socks by Lindsey Fowler on Ravelry and her site
Snowy Forest pullover by Midori Hirose on Ravelry and Laine magazine
Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad on Ravelry

Yarn:
Knit Picks High Desert worsted
Fiber for the People Hemp Merino Sport and Suri Silky
de Rerum Natura Ulysse

Miscellaneous:
Apply to test knit the worsted weight brioche shawl
Metamorphic dress sewing pattern from Sew Liberated
Kemper top sewing pattern from Seamwork
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Episode 51: Scallop!
Original airdate: December 31, 20221

Episode 51 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Misse hat by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Tulip and Offering of Trees by Melody Hoffman
Lunita by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn:
Knit Picks High Desert worsted
Julie Asselin Nurtured
Old Rusted Chair yarn
Coast to Coast Yarn Co Classic DK

Sewing Patterns:
Dani Pinafore by Seamwork
Pietra Pants by Closet Core
Embody capsule collection by Jacqueline Cieslak

Miscellaneous:
Gingher fabric shears
Sewing machine lights
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Episode 50: Not Great
Original airdate: December 13, 2021

Episode 50 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Ondawa by Michelle Wang on Ravelry and Brooklyn Tweed
Tulip and Offering of Trees by Melody Hoffman
Lunita by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Ridgeview Tee by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry and Payhip
Plowlines socks by Ann Hanson on Ravelry and her website
Ursina by Jacqueline Cieslak on Ravelry and Payhip
Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry and her website
Snowy Forest by Midori Hirose on Ravelry
Adrenaline Junkie socks by Kino Knits on Ravelry
Ex Nine socks by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
My Chrysalis Shawl by Lavanya Patricella on Ravelry and Etsy

Yarn:
Knit Picks High Desert worsted
Julie Asselin Nurtured
de Rerum Natura Ulysse
Fiber for the People silk mohair, suri silky and hemp merino sport
Fyberspates Cumulus
la Bien Aimée Merino Singles

Miscellaneous:
Mina sewing pattern from Seamwork
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Episode 49: Squishy Swishy
Original airdate: November 12, 2021

Episode 49 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Ondawa by Michelle Wang on Ravelry and Brooklyn Tweed
Tulip and Offering of Trees by Melody Hoffman
Murciélago pullover on Ravelry and Payhip
Love Lies Waiting cowl on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn:
Brooklyn Tweed Tones and Shelter
de Rerum Natura Ulysse
Fiber for the People silk mohair
Coast to Coast Yarn Co Douglas Fir
Knit Picks Aloft and Alpaca Bloom
Hudson + West Forge

Miscellaneous:
Wild Hunt Design knitter’s tarot cards
Knox pinafore pattern from Seamwork
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Episode 47: Fluffing At Me
Original airdate: October 8, 2021

Episode 47 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Synthesis Tank by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry and Payhip
Ondawa by Michelle Wang on Ravelry and Brooklyn Tweed
Lindísima (AKA Summit) pullover on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn:
Brooklyn Tweed Tones
Knit Picks Aloft Handpainted and Alpaca Cloud Lace
Magpie Fibers Domestic Worsted in Norwegian Wood
Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift

Miscellaneous:
Miette skirt pattern
Making Stories magazine
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Episode 46: I Didn’t Screw Anything Up
Original airdate: September 17, 2021

Episode 46 Show Notes
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Knitting Patterns:
Simple House Slippers by Temple of Knit on Ravelry and her website
Synthesis Tank by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry and Payhip
Ridgeview Tee by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry and Payhip
Ondawa by Michelle Wang on Ravelry and Brooklyn Tweed
Summit Pullover at Interweave Knits

Yarn:
Fiber for the People BFL DK
Magpie Fibers Feather, Merino Single and Domestic Worsted
Brooklyn Tweed Tones
Hudson + West Forge

Sewing Patterns:
Hadley Top by Grainline Studio
Parasol dress by Cris Wood Sews
Gena Crop by Janet Celeste
Project bag pattern

Miscellaneous:
White Rabbit Gastropub with crab poutine
Wool & Co webshop
Seamwork Design Your Wardrobe
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Episode 45: Decorative as Well as Functional
Original airdate: August 20, 2021

Episode 45 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Opulent Plunge by Taylor Owen on Ravelry
Simple House Slippers by Temple of Knit on Ravelry and her website
Soundside pullover on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn:
Magpie Fibers Swanky DK and Equinox
Amano Yarns Chaski and Uma
Fiber for the People BFL Dk weight
Hudson + West Forge
La Bien Aimee x Rosa Pomar Mondim

Miscellaneous:
Uniform Tunic sewing pattern from Grainline Studio
Gena Crop sewing pattern from Janet Celeste
Sweater-A-Long
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Episode 43: Instant Gratification
Original airdate: July 16, 2021

Episode 43 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Open Edge Tee by Jessie Mae Martinson on Ravelry and Payhip
Ridgeview Tee by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry and Payhip
Going Steady by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Deschain by Leila Raven on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn:
Magpie Fiber Nest Worsted
Magpie Fibers Swanky DK (colorway Voices Carry)

Miscellaneous:
Sewing class on Craftsy
McCall’s pattern 7120
Yarn Flash fabric from Gather Here
Taylor Owen, Thread to Mend
Sweater-A-Long
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Episode 41: Extra Thick and Squishy
Original airdate: June 4, 2021

Episode 41 Show Notes
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Patterns
Ridgeview Tee by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry and Payhip
Going Steady by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Plowlines socks by Ann Hanson on Ravelry and her website
Déjalo shawlette by yours truly at Knit Picks
Soundside pullover by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip

Miscellaneous
5 Days to Better Sweaters FREE Challenge
Registration for Vogue Knitting Live June
Beginner sewing class from Craftsy
Face mask pattern
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Episode 40: Bias and Shrink
Original airdate: May 18, 2021

Episode 40 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Open Edge Shorts by Jessie Mae Martinson on Ravelry and Payhip
Open Edge Tee by Jessie Mae Martinson on Ravelry and Payhip
Dejalo shawlette by yours truly at Knit Picks
Clio pullover by Elizabeth Doherty on Ravelry
Ridgeview Tee by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry and Payhip
Going Steady by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn:
Quince and Co Sparrow
Shibui Knits Twig
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Knit Picks Stroll Gradient
Knit Picks Chroma Twist Worsted
Jill Draper Makes Stuff Rifton

Miscellaneous:
Vogue Knitting Live June registration
My VKL classes: The ‘S’ Word: Swatch, Sweater Jumpstart
Newsletter signup
Knitting 102 free e-course for beginner knitters
Patreon

Episode 39: 70% Dry
Original airdate: April 30, 2021

Episode 39 Show Notes
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Patterns
Ridgeview Tee by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry and Payhip
Knot Front Crop by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry and Payhip
Outline Tank by Jessie Mae Martinson on Ravelry and Payhip
Dejalo Shawlette currently available through Knit Picks
Whiskey and Rye Swoncho by yours truly in Nomadic Knits Issue 9
Going Steady cardigan by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn
Shibui Knits Twig
Quince and Co Sparrow
Jill Draper Makes Stuff Rifton
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Knit Picks Simply Wool

Miscellaneous
Finish, Fix, or Frog: A 2021 Journey
Swatch Master e-course
Blog: Stop Swatching Flat and Knitting in the Round
Freebie: Swatching Flat In-the-Round from my Swatch Master e-course
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Episode 38: Unnecessary Blinking
Original airdate: April 18, 2021

Episode 38 Show Notes
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Patterns
Going Steady by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Long, Long Time pullover by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Slanting Slipover by Anne Ventzel
Pierogi Slipper Socks by Sarah Jordan on Ravelry and Payhip
Tulip Pullover by Melody Hoffman on Ravelry and her website
Ridgeview Tee by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry and Payhip

Yarn
Knit Picks Simply Wool Worsted
Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in Twilight Wicked
de Rerum Natura yarn
Little Fox Yarn Bosa
Brooklyn Tweed Dapple

Miscellaneous
Alternating Cable Cast-on tutorial
Loop London
D19 Eco Friendly Life sock blockers; @d19_ecofriendlylife on Instagram
Wool, Needles, Hands podcast
Tiny Human Knits podcast
Mandarine’s on YouTube
MediaPeruana Knits on Patreon

Episode 37: No Actual Cabling Involved
Original airdate: March 29, 2021

Episode 37 Show Notes
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Patterns
Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry and her website
Plowlines by Knitspot on Ravelry and her website
Clio by Elizabeth Doherty on Ravelry
Pierogi Slipper Socks by Sarah Jordan on Ravelry and Payhip
Going Steady by yours truly on Ravelry and LoveKnitting
Whiskey and Rye in Nomadic Knits Issue 9, and on Ravelry

Yarn
Skeinny Dipping yarn
Nice and Knit
Fiber for the People
Ella Rae Eco Tweed
Woolen Boon
Knit Picks Simply Wool

Miscellaneous
Swatch Master e-course
cheapie grow lights
Finish, Fix, or Frog: A 2021 Journey
Support MediaPeruana Knits on Patreon

Episode 36: But Wait: There’s More!
Original airdate: March 14, 2021

Episode 36 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Ursina by Jacqueline Cieslak on Ravelry and Payhip
Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry and her website
Outline Tank by Jessie Mae Martinson on Ravelry and Payhip
Hibernation House Socks by Lindsey Fowler on Ravelry
Simple House Slippers by Temple of Knit on Ravelry
Humo Amargo by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Ridgeview Tee by Kerri Blumer on Ravelry
My Chrysalis Shawl by Lavanya Patricella on Ravelry and Etsy
Clio by Elizabeth Doherty on Ravelry
Pierogi Slippers by Sarah Jordan on Ravelry and Payhip
Going Steady by yours truly on Ravelry

Yarn:
Knit Picks City Tweed HW/Aran
Knit Picks Simply Wool
Fiber for the People
Brooklyn Tweed Dapple
Fyberspates Cumulus
Quince and Co. Sparrow
Coast to Coast Yarn Co

Miscellaneous:
Finish, Fix or Frog: A 2021 Journey vlog series
Wool Needles Hands podcast
Support MediaPeruana Knits on Patreon

Episode 34: Ruminations on a Jumpsuit
Original airdate: February 10, 2021

Episode 34 Show Notes
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Yarn
Knit Picks City Tweed Aran
Shibui Knits Twig

Patterns
MediaPeruana Designs patterns can be found on Ravelry and Payhip
Cosmic Girl by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne (Ravelry link)
Breeze Racerback by Jessie Mae Martinson
Ursina by Jacqueline Cieslak

Miscellaneous
Glossier Boy Brow brow filler in brown
Glossier Generation G lipstick in Cake
Swatch Master e-course
Alternating cable cast-on tutorial
Finish Fix or Frog: A 2021 Journey

Episode 33: Dither and Bumble
Original airdate: January 27, 2021

Episode 33 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Fresh Powder Pullover by me
Breeze Racerback by Jessie Mae Martinson
Ursina by Jacqueline Cieslak
Daydreamer by Andrea Mowry
Ondawa by Michelle Wang (Ravelry link)
Ridgeview Tee by Kerri Blumer (Ravelry link)
Dogwalker’s Companion Coat by Raven Knits Design (Ravelry link)
My Chrysalis Shawl by Lavanya Patricella
Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry
Icy Trails Mitts by Gabrielle Vezina (Ravelry link)
Mosaic Cowl by Justyna Lorkowska (Ravelry link)

Yarn:
Knit Picks City Tweed Aran/HW
Fiber for the People
Brown Sheep Burly Spun
Coast to Coast Yarn Co.

Miscellaneous:
Monopoly Deal
Swatch Scholar Challenge
MediaPeruana Knits Patreon
Finish, Fix or Frog: A 2021 Journey

Episode 32: Post Mortem 2020
Original airdate: January 15, 2021

Episode 32 Show Notes
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Patterns:
MediaPeruana Designs patterns mentioned can be found on Ravelry and Payhip
Breeze Racerback by Jessie Mae Martinson
Chevroche hat by Sarah Jordan
Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher (Ravelry link)
Yellowbrick Cowlette by Carina Spencer
The Snuggle is Real by Maxim Cyr
Plowlines by Knitspot

Yarn:
Stone Wool American Delaine Merino
Fiber for the People BFL DK
Skeinny Dipping Yarn Mericash Fingering
Nice & Knit SW Merino Sock
Forbidden Fiber Co.

Miscellaneous:
Leila Raven’s Etsy shop
The Trevor Project
Finish, Fix or Frog: A 2021 Journey
The Knot House yarn shop

Episode 31: Finish, Fix, Frog
Original airdate: December 31, 2020

Episode 31 Show Notes
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Patterns
In a Fog by Allison O’Mahony on Ravelry
The Snuggle is Real by Maxim Cyr on Ravelry and his website
Pierogi Slippers by Sarah Jordan on Ravelry and Payhip
bmp socks (AKA, Space Invaders socks) by Aija Goto
Diego by yours truly on Ravelry and Payhip
Breeze Raceback by Jessie Mae Martinson on Ravelry
Jaywalkers by Grumperina on Ravelry
Fluorite socks by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry

Yarn
Kitty Pride Fibers Tabby Worsted
Knit Picks Felici
Western Sky Knits Slub
Earl Grey Fiber Co. Matcha sport
Ella Rae Eco Tweed
Julie Asselin Nurtured

Miscellaneous
Finish, Fix or Frog: A 2021 Journey
Project bags by Sue Treiber on Etsy

Episode 30: Wildly Unprepared
Original airdate: December 18, 2020

Episode 30 Show Notes
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Patterns
Chevroche hat by Sarah Jordan on Ravelry and Payhip
The Snuggle is Real by Maxim Cyr on Raverly and his website
In a Fog by Allison O’Mahony on Ravelry
Jones cardigan by Tin Can Knits on Ravelry and their website
On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg on Ravelry
Daydreamer by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry and her website
Pink Fizz by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry and her website
Bee’s Knees by Thea Coleman on Ravelry

Yarn
Kitty Pride Fibers Tabby Worsted
Knit Picks Kindred
Knit Picks Provincial Tweed
Fiber for the People
Amano Warmi
Pichinku Yarn Kinsa
Yarn Love Catherine of Aragon
Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK

Miscellaneous
German Short Rows Tutorial
Patreon
Instagram

Episode 29: Long, Long Time
Original airdate: November 30, 2020

Episode 29 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Long, Long Time pullover on Ravelry, Payhip and Loveknitting
Humo Amargo on Ravelry, Payhip
Ursina by Jacqueline Cieslak
Chevroche hat (not yet published) by Sarah Jordan

Yarn:
Little Fox Yarn Bosa
Stone Wool Delaine Merino
Kitty Pride Fibers Tabby Worsted
Fiber for the People
Forbidden Fiber Co
Knit Picks City Tweed Aran
Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic
Knit Picks Stroll Tonal minis

Miscellaneous
Indie Design Gift-a-Long
Fasten Off Yarn-a-Long
Trevor Project
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Episode 28: Flora and Fauna
Original airdate: November 13, 2020

Episode 28 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Cautious Tones by yours truly: Ravelry, Payhip and Loveknitting
Vaulted Swoncho by yours truly
Dissent pullover by Andrea Rangel
Soctubre MKAL (Ravelry link)

Yarn:
Stone Wool Delaine Merino
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Spincycle Yarns Dream State
Harrisville Designs flyWHEEL

Miscellaneous:
Indie Design Gift-a-Long
Fasten Off YAL

Episode 27: Saddle Up
Original airdate: October 7, 2020

Episode 27 Show Notes
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Yarn:
Biches et Buches Le Petit Lambswool
Julie Asselin Nurtured Fine
Little Fox Yarn Bōsa
Manos del Uruguay Fino
Little Fox Yarn Vixen
Fiber for the People merino/nylon 2-ply

Patterns:
Six Crooked Highways, by yours truly
Dissent, by Andrea Rangel
Diego cardigan, by yours truly
Soctubre MKAL
Lace Hem Tee, by Carina Spencer (Ravelry link)
Sheer V sweater, by Jessie Mae Martinson (Ravelry link)

Miscellaneous:
Hot Buttered Rum Apple Cider
Sourdough bread
proofing basket

Episode 26: Grandpa Style
Original airdate: September 21, 2020

Episode 26 Show Notes
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Yarns:
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok
Knit Picks City Tweed HW
Essence of Autumn
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Spincycle Yarns Dream State
Knit Picks Chroma Twist Worsted
Jill Draper Makes Stuff Rifton
Knit Picks Shine Sport
Fiber for the People

Patterns:
Dziadzi pullover on Ravelry, Payhip, Loveknitting
Juntos: Knits for Togetherness collection
Phlox Flower mittens
Interweave Knits Gifts
Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak
Hitchhiker by Martina Behm (Ravelry link)
Annapolis pullover on Ravelry, Payhip, Loveknitting
Painted on the Sky on Ravelry, Loveknitting

Miscellaneous:
Untold History of the United States
Literary Disco
Taco Chronicles
Largo Pétalo de Mar
Carina Spencer

Episode 25 Show Notes
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Yarn:
Amano yarns Warmi
Fiber for the People
Jamieson Shetland Spindrift
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok
Biches et Buches Le Petit Lambswool
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Spincycle Dream State
White Birch Fiber Arts

Patterns:
Summit Pullover
Interweave Knits Fall 2020
Non-Euclidean by Sarah Jordan (Ravelry link)
Dziadzi pullover (Ravelry link)

Miscellaneous:
Sunset Grille
Paper Canoe
Epic Loop Challenge
Little Skein in the Big Wool
Blog
Swatch Master
Sweater Siren
Pattern Translation
Peach bourbon smash
Patreon
Pan y Circo

Episode 24 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Cunningham Falls on Ravelry and Love Knitting
Delysia Camisole on Ravelry
Dziadzi pullover on Ravelry and Love Knitting

Yarn:
Magpie Fiber Swanky DK
Fiber for the People
Stone Wool Delaine Merino
Quince and Co. Owl
Little Fox Yarn Bosa
Biches et Buches Le Petit Lambswool
Forbidden Fiber Co

Misc:
Pattern translation
Designers’ accessibility letter to Ravelry
Blog post on how much designers earn
Sweater yarn recommendations
Sweater Siren e-course

Episode 23 Show Notes
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Patterns:
Painted on the Sky by yours truly
Non-Euclidian by Sarah Jordan
Deschain by Leila Raabe
Ripple Buttshorts by Jessie Mae Martinson
Partying It Up and Getting Down by Megan Williams
Dziadzi pullover by yours truly
Jaywalker by Grumperina

Yarns:
Fiber for the People
White Birch Fiber Arts
Quince and Co. Kestral
Knitterly Things Vesper Sock Yarn
Biches et Buches Le Petit Lambswool

Miscellaneous:
Sweater-a-Long KAL
Sweater pattern quickstart guide
LoveKnitting pattern shop
Designs by Yasmen
Patreon

Episode 22 Show Notes
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I’m going to switch to a more abbreviated version of show notes and see if I can manage to handle them better. So, just quick links to things mentioned during the episode. For my rambling, you’ll have to actually watch the episode!

Patterns:
Arya by Saffiyah Talley
Ripple Buttshorts by Jessie Mae Martinson
Lionheart Shawl by Gabrielle Vézina
Lionheart Sweater by Gabrielle Vézina
Ticket to Anywhere by yours truly
Simply Taboo by yours truly
Witchcraft by yours truly
Dziadzi by yours truly

Yarns:
The Fiber Seed Sprout Sock
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok
La Bien Aimee Merino DK
Biches et Bûches Le Petit Lambswool
Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Spincycle Yarns Dream State
Plied Yarns North Ave
Fully Spun Original DK

Miscellaneous:
Black Lives Matter
Baltimore Action Legal Team
Campaign Zero
The Drunk Knitter podcast
Indie Untangled trunk show
Frederick Fiber Fest
Patreon
YouTube channel

Episode 20: Dispatches from Lockdown
Original airdate: May 17, 2020

Episode 20 Show Notes
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Chatterbox
We’re all still here and still healthy. Maryland is easing some restrictions, which I think is foolish given that we’re still getting about 1000 new cases per day, so we’ll still be staying home as much as possible. Our pandemic roommates who’ve been with us for 7 weeks are going to be heading to my husband’s sister’s house, which means I at least get a bit of privacy and personal space back—although with schools closed and summer camps cancelled, I’ll still have the kids here almost constantly until the fall.

Garden Party
A peek at my dye garden seedlings, which aren’t faring well. I also didn’t label most of them, stupidly, so at this point, I’m not sure what has sprouted. The weather is finally turning from constantly rainy and cool to occasionally sunny and warm, so hopefully I’ll see some progress soon.

On the Needles/Off the Needles
I started my Ripple Buttshorts—but just barely. I’ve only begun the i-cord for the drawstring. I am loving my grellow yarn (La Bien Aimee) though. I also wound up the yarn (Fiber for the People, Pichinku Fibers, and Magpie Fibers) for my next #makenine2020 project, the Lionheart Shawl, which is an accomplishment because my husband and brother-in-law have taken over the dining room where my ball winder and swift live.

Stash Flash
My first yarn from the new Fiber for the People Values yarn club has arrived! It’s a beautiful garnet color on her single ply Merino base. I also got a fun bag of Harry Potter-themed minis from Forbidden Fiber Co for a design project later this year—though I’m not certain even what kind of garment or accessory it will be yet!

Adelante
I have made miserable progress on my sample for a new sock design inspired by my Witchcraft hat pattern. I have 2 beautiful skeins of The Fiber Seed Sprout Sock for it, the pattern is written, my testers have tested, but I am way behind.
I have made good progress on my mini skein shawl design for the Fiber Art Studio Tour, which is going virtual this year, the first weekend of June. Check out their Facebook group for more details!
I also finished the sample for my collaboration with Fiber for the People! My sleeveless top design is complete and turned out beautifully. I’ll be sharing more info on test knitting soon, so keep your eyes on Instagram if you’re interested.

Grab Your Credit Card
For Mother’s Day I got a beautiful cuff bracelet from Birdie Parker Designs. It has a black stockinette design over a copper-colored band. I also have similar earrings that I purchased from her at the Indie Untangled Trunk Show at Rhinebeck last year, but they are in my purse, which seems to have gone missing. She has so many gorgeous knitting-themed accessories, definitely check her out!

Events
A new round of my e-course, Sweater Siren, is now open for enrollment! I was going to run the course later in the summer, but since we’re all home, why not do it now? The course will start June 1 and run for 4 weeks, followed by a sweater KAL. This is a comprehensive, sweater-focused e-course covering how to knit sweaters that fit, flatter and last a lifetime. It includes 6+ hours of instructional video content, a workbook, an exclusive Facebook group, and weekly live office hours. For the first week, you can enroll for just $30!

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 20, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and my business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
If you enjoyed watching the podcast, please like/comment/subscribe/share—all things that help boost the podcast’s reach so others can find it! If you’re looking for me on social media, you can find me on Instagram and Ravelry as MediaPeruana.

Episode 19: Bad Math Life
Original airdate: April 30, 2020

Episode 19 Show Notes
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Chatterbox
What’s there to stay? We’re all stuck at home and doing nothing! I did make sourdough bread, and the weather’s finally start to warm up. That’s . . . really about it.

On the Needles/Off the Needles
I actually finished something! My Breeze Racerback (pattern by Jessie Mae Martinson) is done and lovely. I haven’t cast on anything new, as I’m working very hard on a design that unfortunately I am sick of and now hate but have to finish because I’ve signed a contract for it. Once it’s done, I’ll be rewarding myself by casting on Ripple Buttshorts, using some lovely La Bien Aimee Merino DK in Grellow.
I’m also planning to start my next Make Nine 2020 project, the Lionheart Shawl. I’m using 3 beautiful skeins of DK weight yarn from Pichinku Fibers, Magpie Fibers and Fiber for the People—although it’s not actually wound up yet.

Adelante
I’m mostly working on the Project I Hate, but since it’s for a magazine, I can’t share that. Instead I’m sharing sneak peeks of 2 indie designs in the works.
The first is my sleeveless top design, in collaboration with Fiber for the People. I’ve reknit the entire body and am now finishing up the front yoke.
Second, a shawl for the Fiber Art Studio Tour, which is going virtual this year, the first weekend in June. I’m using mini skeins: I’ve created a gradient from the neutrals to use as a background and am working in pops of color in different stitch patterns.
The next design I published will be Number 100!

Stash Flash
Yes, I have more new yarn.
First, I’m planning an update of my Dziadzi sweater pattern with more unisex sizes, and bought yarn to make a new sample sized for me: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok.
I got 4 beautiful new skeins from Kitty Pride Fibers. These are her Tabby Worsted base in 2 colorways from her Diversity Collection: Gender Diversity and Situation Untenable. I don’t know yet what they will become.
I also ordered yarn for one of my #makenine2020 projects, the Sheer V sweater, but I’m not 100% sold on it. I’m happy with the fingering weight yarn, Manos del Uruguay Fino in Antique Lace, but I think my laceweight, Valley Yarns Southampton in Acorn, is a little blah, so I might change it out.

News and Notes
This weekend would have been Maryland Sheep and Wool, so of course I’m very sad to be missing out. They are having a virtual event, and I encourage you to check it out and support small businesses—many of them depend on festivals for a large portion of their income. If you aren’t in a position to shop, sharing is caring! Share events, patterns, yarn, etc on your social media and with friends and family to help spread the word.

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 19, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and my business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
If you enjoyed watching the podcast, please like/comment/subscribe/share—all things that help boost the podcast’s reach so others can find it! If you’re looking for me on social media, you can find me on Instagram and Ravelry as MediaPeruana. 

Episode 18: Shoop!
Original airdate: April 16, 2020

Episode 18 Show Notes
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Chatterbox
Week 4 of lockdown. Still homeschooling—expecting schools to be closed for the rest of the school year, but no official word yet. Brother-in-law and his fiancé are staying with us because Peru has closed its borders and they can’t return home. The house is feeling quite crowded to me, but at least we have plenty of food and toilet paper—so far.

Pattern Drop
I released a new pattern earlier this month: Hairspray and Radio! This shawl/shlanket, knit in Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Worsted and Loft, is now available in my Ravelry shop. Watch the episode for a coupon code!

News & Notes
Thanks to everyone who watched Episode 17 of the podcast and entered the 500 subscriber celebration giveaway. The winner is Veronica! Now, let’s start working toward 1000 subscribers.
Also, reminder that my Knitting 101 series is available on the YouTube channel and perfect for your friends and family that are bored at home right now and are looking for a new hobby!

Stash Flash
This year’s Homespun Yarn Party was held virtually and I snagged a beautiful skein of 29 Bridges Studio sock yarn in the colorway Patina.
I also received some new yarn for an upcoming design from Yarn Love.

On the Needles/Off the Needles
Very little progress on personal projects, but I have reached the armholes on my Breeze Racerback by Jessie Mae Martinson. I’m using yarn from Skeinny Dipping (Blue Raspberry Slurpee colorway) and Little Fox Yarn (Blue Boy colorway). This project is for my #makenine2020 challenge, and it’s the only one I’ve started.

Adelante
I recently received 2 beautiful skeins of yarn from Lindsay at The Fiber Seed, including a new colorway, Andromeda (as well as Ultra Violet), to make a follow up sock pattern to my 2019 hat pattern, Witchcraft. You can volunteer to test the pattern here!
I just finished up a cowl sample and pattern that I’m very excited about. It features yarn from Little Skein in the Big Wool and Chelsea Luxe and is worked primarily in 2-color brioche, with a double layered collar that can be worn up or down. It’s called Love Lies Waiting—look for it later in April! (Check out my 2-color brioche tutorial here.)

Me and My Bright Ideas
I was at the armhole bindoff for my sleeveless top design collaboration with Fiber for the People, but it came out WAY too big. I did swatch, but I should’ve checked my gauge on the needle and I didn’t. I had to rip the entire thing out and start over. So, word to the wise: check gauge on the needle. It won’t match your washed, blocked swatch, but you’ll be able to test if you’re way off.

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 18, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and my business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
If you enjoyed watching the podcast, please like/comment/subscribe/share—all things that help boost the podcast’s reach so others can find it! If you’re looking for me on social media, you can find me on Instagram and Ravelry as MediaPeruana.

 Episode 17: Squishy Squishy Squish
Original airdate: March 27, 2020

Episode 17 Show Notes
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Chatterbox
Social distancing! We’re all at home, helping to flatten the curve. Husband is working from home—saving himself ~3 hours of commuting a day, wearing jeans, and still earning a steady paycheck--and I’m suddenly a homeschooling mom caring for 2 kids all day with no breaks or work time. I quickly pointed out this smidge of an imbalance and we’ve worked out a schedule to give me a few breaks/work hours each day.
We’re doing an hour of reading/writing and social studies in the morning and an hour of math and science in the afternoon. The work sent from school is review at this point, so I’ve been pushing ahead a little bit, using these online resources often: Brain Pop Jr., PebbleGo, Scholastic. I also grabbed Awesome Science Experiments for Kids.
I’ve left the house twice in the last two weeks: once to take JJ for an autism evaluation (yes, he’s on the spectrum, no surprise!) and once to get my hair colored before we all got locked up.

Adelante
After getting work hours sorted out, I’ve been plugging away on a few designs, though I’m not really where I want to be on any of them. First up, Hairspray and Radio, a big cozy worsted weight shlanket in Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Worsted and Loft. I’ve finished one side and really think I could get it published by the end of the month if I focus. Maybe.
Next, my amazing collaboration with Fiber for the People, a sleeveless top called Painted on the Sky. I had a false start because adding and subtracting are still hard, but now I’m on track and loving how it’s working up. This was originally slated for late April, I’m not sure if I’ll hit that goal or not, I really want to get some testers involved.
Last, a new cowl that just jumped on my needles. I was thinking about a small project that might help people use any single skeins they purchased from some of the recent virtual events (like Homespun Yarn Party), and also liked the idea of something that would remind people to cover those coughs. This cowl uses a skein of Little Skein in the Big Wool Merino DK combined with a skein of Chelsea Luxe Dream, a laceweight baby Suri alpaca/silk. I’m working 2 color brioche by holding the DK alone for one “color” and combining it with the alpaca for the second “color.” I’m not sure how I’m going to finish it off, maybe will a foldable collar.

Sketchbook
At the beginning of the year I set a goal for myself to have a pattern published in Pom Pom Quarterly. If you’re not familiar with it, Pom Pom is a “boutique” knitting magazine with great production quality. I recently received the call for submissions for the Winter issue, which is being guest edited by Stephen West and Aimee Gille of La Bien Aimee. I sketched up something that I think might line up with Stephen’s bolder style. It’s a saddle shoulder sweater that plays with combining a heavier yarn with a laceweight, and the ways they can be used together. Now I need to swatch and get the submission ready. Fingers crossed!

UFO Invasion
In this new segment I’ll be showing off one of my long-suffering UFOs (unfinished objects), of which I have many. This episode I’m sharing my Mesmeric Cardigan from Knit Picks’ 2015 fair isle collection, which I mentioned in Episode 16. I knit both saddles and started the back. It’s a big, all over colorwork project with a lot of techniques that at the time were new to me. I also love the colors, very fallish, but I’m not really sure how much I would ultimately wear the finished sweater, it’s a little bold and busy for me.

News and Notes
I recently added a new series here on my YouTube channel: Knitting 101. It’s a series of 5 lessons for anyone interested in learning to knit. I cover casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, binding off, and how to read a knitting pattern. Please share with any interested future knitters!
Through the end of the month, all the indie patterns in my Ravelry shop, including ebooks, are 25% off. This continues to be a difficult time for everyone, and indie businesses face difficult prospects in the year to come, so please continue to support your favorite fiber artists however you are able.
I recently hit 500 subscribers here on the YouTube channel, so let’s celebrate with a giveaway! I have a skein of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Sock (in the Parkland colorway, which I also used for Currituck Sound) and an adorable llama notions pouch for the lucky winner—just leave a comment on the episode to enter. Winner will be announced in Episode 18.

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 17, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and my business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
If you enjoyed watching the podcast, please like/comment/subscribe/share—all things that help boost the podcast’s reach so others can find it! If you’re looking for me on social media, you can find me on Instagram and Ravelry as MediaPeruana.

Episode 16: Slowly Sinking
Original airdate: March 11, 2020

Episode 16 Show Notes
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Chatterbox
We made it through the worst months of the year and spring is on the way. It’s warming up here, but I’m just waiting for Winter’s Revenge. We’re keeping a wary eye on the Coronavirus. There are several confirmed cases in Maryland, but we are staying calm and doing the best we can to minimize risk. I hope you’re all staying safe.
We finished watching Narcos: Mexico, Season 2, which means no more Diego Luna for now, although he is working on a new Star Wars series for Netflix. We are now back to watching Outlander, but I’m trying not to get ahead of the books, which I want to read first. We are on Season 3, and I just finished the third book, Voyager, and started the fourth—I borrowed the books from Sarah Jordan/paknitwit and hope to get them back to her when I see her at Maryland Sheep and Wool.

On the Needles/Off the Needles
I finished my Airglow socks! There are the Vanilla is the New Black socks that I knit with my precious skein of Airglow from Fiber for the People. Because I was working on US2 needles I knit a 60 st sock and it’s a good fit, but I think I might be able to go a bit smaller, I’m not such a tight knitter anymore.
My Framework Bralette did end up being too big, so I’m planning to frog it and try again. In the meantime, I started the Breeze Racerback, one of my projects for #makenine2020. I’m pairing a fingering weight yarn with a laceweight mohair and it’s super soft. I’m nearly done the body, which is just knit plain in the round, so hopefully by the next episode I’ll have started on the shaping for the top of the tank.

Stash Flash
I got my final skein from FFTP’s Oxide club, and as usual it’s gorgeous. This time her inspiration was a decaying flower and she really nailed the colors. I shared a photo of all 6 club colors on Instagram if you want to check it out. I don’t have plans for all the skeins yet, but I pulled one of the skeins for another pair of socks, and one of the DK weight skeins will be used in one of my Make Nine projects. And I’m already signed up for her next club, Values!
I also got new yarn from Neighborhood Fiber Co for a new shawl/shlanket design. I’m pairing Karida’s Studio Worsted in Shadow with Loft in Broadway Market. This Shadow colorway is really my color mood for 2020—understated and moody.

Adelante
A bit more about the shlanket design I’m working on. So far I’ve knit the center spine of the shawl, which is a big cabled column that ends in a point. The wings of the shawl will be picked up along either side and tapered to a point. I’m hoping to publish at the end of March, but I also want to get some preview knitters working and I’m not sure I’ll have quite enough time.
I’ve also been working on some top secret designs for upcoming publications. I have one more magazine design to finish up this spring and then I’ll pivot to more indie design work.
I recently started swatching for a pullover design for the fall. I used some yarn from a project I’ve put on hold, the Mesmeric Cardigan, just to swatch, and I love the result. It’s an argyle-inspired colorwork pattern, but it does involve working with 3 colors per row, and I’m not sure how knitters will feel about that. I’ve reached out to a dyer about yarn support, so we’ll see where we go from here.

Garden Party
This is a new segment which will focus primarily on my new hobby (?), my dye garden. I ordered a bunch of seeds for dye plants from Grand Prismatic Seeds. So far I’ve started Indigo and Black Knight Scabiosa, which are indoor starters to be transplanted. As the weather warms up I’ll be sowing more seeds directly for marigolds, dyer’s chamomile, madder, tango cosmos, double black hollyhock, and dyer’s coreopsis. I’m not, historically, great with flowering plants or indoor plants, so we’ll see how it goes. I do have a copy of The Modern Natural Dyer, so when I do get some dye materials, I’ll know what to do with them!

News and Notes
Throughout the month of March, I’m having a sample sale! I’ve accumulated a lot of design samples that are going unused, and I’d like to find them new homes. All of my samples are 25% off this month, and in addition, 25% of sales will go to RAICES Texas. Shop here using credit card or PayPal.
This month I will also be participating in Operation Social Justice. This is an organized effort within the fiber arts community to collectively raise money for social justice charities. Each participant will be donating 20% of eligible sales to their chosen charity, starting March 15. I’ve chosen to support Immigration Equality, which focuses on immigrant rights specifically for the LGBTQ community, particularly asylum seekers. 20% of all sales from my Ravelry shop from March 15 – 31 will go to them.

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 16, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and my business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
If you enjoyed watching the podcast, please like/comment/subscribe/share—all things that help boost the podcast’s reach so others can find it! If you’re looking for me on social media, you can find me on Instagram and Ravelry as MediaPeruana.

Episode 15: Very Clearly Giddy
Original airdate: February 19, 2020

Episode 15 Show Notes
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Chatterbox:
February is half over! It seems to be moving more quickly than January, at least. Earlier this month we had JJ’s birthday party, which was Harry Potter themed and lots of fun to put together. Since it was Super Bowl Sunday, we also had friends stay to watch the game, so it was a long day.
Narcos Mexico Season 2 is on Netflix, which means LOTS of Diego Luna. We’re watching only 1 episode a day to stretch it out. I’ve been mildly annoyed that the subtitles aren’t always accurate, particularly when it comes to curse words—they add them when they aren’t there and leave them out when they are.

News and Notes
A new tutorial is available here on the YouTube channel: Applied I-cord. The tutorial includes techniques for working applied i-cord in both matching and contrast colors and should be especially useful for my new pattern Humo Amargo, which I’ll talk about more in Pattern Drop
Two of my older garment patterns have been updated to include an expanded size range. Soundside and Mándame Flores now include sizes XS – 5X, and the revised patterns are available in my Ravelry shop. If you’d like to test knit one of the new larger sizes (3X-5X) for either sweater, please get in touch! They have been tech edited, but I always appreciate tester feedback. I will continue to update my patterns throughout the year to be more size inclusive.

Stash Flash
I have 2 pretty yarns to show off in this episode. First, some Harrisville Designs flyWHEEL for a Winter 2021 fair isle project. The colorways are Penstock and Birch Bark and the depth of color in the skeins is incredible.
Secondly, my 5th yarn from the Fiber for the People Oxide yarn club! I got the half-and-half membership, so my first 3 months were in fingering weight and the last 3 in DK weight. The DK weight is blue faced Leicester, which isn’t quite as soft as superwash merino, but still plenty soft enough to wear next to the skin. I will receive 1 more skein from this club, and then her new club opens in March and I’m ready to sign up. I’m also happy to share a little secret: I’m working with FFTP on an upcoming spring design! I can’t wait to share more.

Pattern Drop
My new sweater design, Humo Amargo, is live! This is a garter stitch cardigan worked side-to-side, beginning at the center back from a provisional cast on. It’s worked in Harrisville Designs Nightshades, and 4 colorways are blended together around the cardigan and down the sleeves. The pattern includes sizes XS – 5X and is available in my Ravelry shop for $8. Watch the episode for a discount code just for podcast viewers!

How’s That?
Your monthly Spanish lesson! Humo Amargo is obviously Spanish and it means bitter (amargo) smoke (humo). It is taken from a Juanes’ song (La Camisa Negra) where he sings about “el humo amargo de tu adios”—“the bitter smoke of your goodbye.” All of my indie patterns this year will have a name taken from a song, and over on Instagram, I’ll have a little contest for each release—the first person who can tell me the title and artist of the song in question will win a free copy of the pattern.

On the Needles/Off the Needles
I haven’t started anything new but haven’t finished anything either—but I’m getting close!
I’m on the heel shaping of my second FFTP Airglow Vanilla is the New Black socks. Again, this is a cuff down sock (a toe-up version is also available) with patterning on the heel only, so it’s a (relatively) straightforward knit and I should be done by the end of the month.
I’m also nearly finished my Framework Bralette, but I need to try it on and see if it actually fits because I’m concerned that it doesn’t have enough negative ease. (Update: it’s too big.) If I have to frog it, I will probably tackle the Breeze Racerback from my Make 9 first before I cast on for the bralette again. It will also be an opportunity to make a few modifications I’d like.

Adelante
I’m working on several top secret designs, but have moved forward planning a bit more for the Fiber Arts Studio Tour shawl I’m designing. It’s a combination of neutrals with pops of color, and I’ve decided to use the neutrals as a fading background, so I’ve wound the mini skeins all together in gradient order. Now I’m going to start planning out some stitch patterns, most likely slipped stitches, which are kind of my thing. I’m not sure about incorporating brioche, because I think the target skill level is beginner/intermediate.
I’m still waiting on yarn to start an Aran weight shawl project I have planned.

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 15, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and my business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
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Episode 14: Not Particularly Realistic
Original airdate: January 30, 2020

Episode 14 Show Notes
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Chatterbox:
It’s still January, somehow. I’m still waiting on one good snowstorm, and then I want spring. We recently had some azalea bushes pulled out to create a space for a little natural dye garden. I ordered seeds from Grand Prismatic on @nanoadri’s recommendation.
Since it’s still cold and we’ve been cooped up inside we’ve been watching more tv. Martin and I are watching Schitt’s Creek together, and I’ve started bingeing Jane the Virgin on my own. Juanes guest starred in an episode in season 1. Check out his latest album, Mas Futuro Que Pasado.

On the Needles/Off the Needles:
Despite my very limited personal knitting time, I decide to make a Make Nine challenge for myself for 2020. The patterns I included are: Deschain by Leila Raabe, Ondawa by Michele Wang, Lionheart Shawl by Gabrielle Vézina, The Sky in the Stream by Sarah Jordan, Xana shawl by Belén Fernández (host of the Tejer en Ingles podcast), Sheer V Sweater by Jessie Mae Martinson, Daydreamer by Andrea Mowry, Westport Waves by Transmutation Knits, and Breeze Racerback, also by Jessie Mae Martinson. I printed out the patterns I already had yarn for and bagged them up so they’re ready to go. For Lionheart I’m using one of my Fiber for the People Oxide club yarns with 2 skeins of Magpie Fibers Swanky DK; for Sky in the Stream I’m using some Six and Seven Fiber and Skeinny Dipping fingering weight yarns. I have some Magpie Domestic Worsted in Norweigan Wood for the Ondawa. For the Westport Waves hat I’ll use some leftover Magpie Solo Fingering from the Lluvia mitts—I already used some for the Harlow hat but still have plenty left. I haven’t settled on yarn for Xana yet, but I’m excited to try working from the Spanish-language version of the pattern. I’ve already swatched for my Breeze Racerback, but I want to finish my Framework Bralette before I cast on.

Stash Flash
I’ve been busy behind the scenes, working on arranging yarn support for all my planned 2020 indie designs. I already have the yarn for the cabled pullover I’m planning for fall—it’s some beautiful Biches et Bûches Le Petit Lambswool in medium green gray.
This year I’m creating a pattern for Maryland’s Fiber Art Studio Tour, an event in June where you can tour some local indie dye studios. Each stop will have mini skeins available, and I’ll be putting them all together into a pattern. Their color scheme this year is neutral with pops of color, and I have mini skeins from Avalon Springs Farm, Dancing Leaf Farm and Flying Goat Farm to get started with!

Sketchbook
I’m sharing 2 potential patterns with you this episode in the form of sketches.
First, a big, cozy shlanket I’m very excited about. I’ll be working with my beloved Neighborhood Fiber Co. yarn for this one. It will combine an heavy worsted/Aran weight yarn with laceweight mohair.
Second, a bulky cowlette I’m on the fence about. I don’t know if this one will ever become a pattern, but it’s good to have “back up” ideas.

Events
My one-of-a-kind e-course, Swatch Master, is now open for enrollment! The 4-week course starts February 10 and includes 4+ hours of instructional video content, a workbook, an exclusive Facebook group, and weekly live office hours—plus a few bonuses! Enrollment closes February 8.

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 14, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and my business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
If you enjoyed watching the podcast, please like/comment/subscribe—all things that help boost the podcast’s reach so others can find it! If you’re looking for me on social media, you can find me on Instagram and Ravelry as MediaPeruana.

Episode 13: A Half of Something
Original airdate: January 15, 2020

Episode 13 Show Notes
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Chatterbox:
We survived the holidays and made it to the new year. January is my least favorite month of the year, but I am excited to be planning a Harry Potter-themed birthday party for JJ next month. My year also got off to a terrible start: on New Year’s Day, I had to put my sweet Nelly cat down.

On the Needles/Off the Needles:
I managed to finish a half of something—the first sock using my previous skein of Airglow from Fiber for the People. I’m using the Vanilla is the New Black pattern by Anneh Fletcher, which I love because you only have to pay attention to the heel, and the rest of the sock is stockinette. I don’t have much patience for heavily patterned socks anymore. I’ve already cast on sock #2 so that I don’t get bogged down with Second Sock Syndrome. So many of my socks are getting warn out, faded and stretched out, I really need a sock wardrobe refresh and think I might try a Summer of Socks for 2020.
I’ve made very little progress on my Framework Bralette (by Jessie Mae Martinson) because I need to take a measurement to continue and I’ve just been lazy about it. I do want to get back on track with this project for the Jessie Maed-along, her informal KAL that’s going on right now.
I also started swatching for another Jessie Mae project, the Breeze Racerback. I’ve decided to combine a fingering weight yarn with a laceweight mohair for my version. I’m using Skeinny Dipping Merino Singles in Blue Raspberry Slurpee and Little Fox Yarn Little Mo in Blue Boy. I can already tell my swatch is too small, so I need to start over, but I love the fabric, it’s SO soft! I’m swatching flat in the round, a technique we learn in my Swatch Master e-course, which will be offered again in February.

Grab Your Visa:
I got a new planner for the new year! I was doing bullet journaling, but it took so much time to set up my pages the way I wanted, I didn’t have much time left for actual planning! I got the Clever Fox Daily Planner, which has just about everything I want. It starts off with some year-long planning pages, then has 6 monthly calendars and then jumps into daily planning. Each week starts with a weekly planning page, followed by 7 daily pages, and then a post-week reflection page. The planner covers 6 months and is undated, so you can still use all the pages even if you skip a week here and there. It’s available from Amazon for $24.99.
Today I’m wearing my adorable new tshirt from Fiber for the People that says “whatever speckles your yarn,” and I love it! She makes these shirts available whenever she does updates, which are usually twice a month (from what I can tell). This is the size small in maroon, and the tshirt is a cotton/poly blend, so it’s soft and comfortable. The shirts ship directly from the printer, so if you order one along with some yarn (which you should!) they will ship separately.

Stash Flash:
I actually didn’t get any yarn for Christmas, but I have gotten some yarn for upcoming designs that I can show you.
First is Burly Spun from Brown Sheep Company. It’s ridiculously large and like pencil roving. The recommended gauge is 2.5 sts/inch on a US 13, which I don’t even own! This is for a big cozy sweater design.
Second, I got some Harrisville Designs Shetland for a colorwork project. This is a rustic style 2-ply fingering weight that’s 100% wool and will be perfect for stranded knitting.
Both of the yarns are for projects that won’t be published until the fall!

Adelante:
I have 2 things to show you in this episode: a design-in-progress and a design that’s just being born.
Around Thanksgiving I went out one night with my sister and one of her friends was wearing a cute cabled pullover with a rolled hem that caught my eye, so I took a picture and have since sketched up a sweater design inspired by it. It’s a drop shoulder pullover with a rolled hem that transitions into twisted rib. It has all-over slipped stitch cables and big cowl neck. It won’t become anything until the fall, but I’ve already picked out the yarn: Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool!
Next, a look at Humo Amargo, a garter stitch cardigan worked side-to-side, fading together 4 shades of Harrisville Designs Nightshades. It starts from a provisional cast on at the center back and has a v-neck shaped with short rows. It will ultimately have an i-cord trim around the fronts and back neck, with ribbing at the bottom. I’ve been vlogging about the process of designing this sweater for the Knitting Design Studio vlog series.

News & Notes:
Two bits of news this month!
The first: I’m going to be moving toward 2 episodes of the podcast each month—although no doubt, some months I won’t hit that goal. Previously I offered a second monthly episode only for my Patreon Patrons, but this year I want to expand the YouTube channel, so I will now be doing 2 public episodes each month, with a bonus episodes of outtakes, bloopers, and cut material exclusively for my Patreon Patrons. I’m also going to be doing at least 1 tutorial every month, as well as 1-2 vlogs in the Knitting Design Studio series.
Second, the podcast will no longer be available on podcatcher apps and the like but will only be available here on YouTube, for 2 reasons. One, as I said, I’m working to expand my YouTube channel and it makes the most sense to keep everything in one place; and two, the hosting fees at Libsyn are simply too expensive. I was paying $20/month to host 1 episode, which required compressing the file and lowering the audio/video quality in order to stay within the hosting limit, and it’s just not financially feasible for 2 episodes a month.

Wrapping Up:
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 13, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and my business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
If you enjoyed watching the podcast, please like/comment/subscribe over on YouTube—all things that help boost the podcast’s reach so others can find it! If you’re looking for me on social media, you can find me on Instagram and Ravelry as MediaPeruana.

Episode 12: The Itchy and Itchy Show
Original airdate: December 23, 2019

Episode 12 Show Notes
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Episode 11: We’re All WIPs
Original airdate: November 26, 2019

Episode 11 Show Notes
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Chatterbox:
How is it almost Thanksgiving?!? My mother-in-law, nephew, sister- and brother-in-law and their 2 kids, and my husband’s younger brother and his girlfriend are visiting and JJ and Ollie are meeting some of their cousins for the first time. We have a bit of a language barrier, since Ollie can’t talk at all and JJ is very stubborn about learning Spanish.
I got a new, knitting-themed tattoo!

On the Needles/Off the Needles
I finished my Lace Hem Tee, a test knit for Carina Spencer. (It’s now live on Ravelry, and 15% off through 11/29!) I looooooove it and am so excited to have a new sweater. I knit the S/43” bust size and am wearing it with about 8”+ ease. I used Manos del Uruguay Fino in Antique Lace and Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Sock in Caramel Latte (leftover from my Caluroso slipper socks). I knit the extra long sleeves with thumbholes—the pattern also includes regular length sleeves and cap sleeves. This was my first time test knitting and it gave me some ideas for improving my test knitting process.
I also FINALLY finished my Weekender! I’ve been wearing it constantly (size 2/44” bust with about 9” + ease), it’s very comfortable. My yarn is Cobblestone DK from Neighborhood Fiber Co (discontinued), in an exclusive club colorway. The pattern is relatively easy—the trickiest part is the tubular bind-off (and if you’re looking for a tutorial, you can find one here).
I don’t have anything new on the needles. I put my Knot Front Crop on hold to do the test knit, so I’m going to get back to that, and I’m hoping to start my Framework Bralette soon.

Adelante
Earlier this year I released the Diego Cardigan and I loved the cables so much, I had to keep playing with them—so they’re making a comeback in a new hat pattern, my final pattern for 2019. It has all over cables, and I’m knitting the sample in the same yarn, Julie Asselin Nurtured, in her Indie Untangled exclusive colorway, Leaf Pile. I may knit a second sample in Magpie Fibers Nest if I have enough yarn. I’m planning for a mid-December release, and have a special treat planned for my newsletter subscribers. I’m also having a naming contest—just hop over to this thread and add your pattern name suggestion. If I pick your suggestion, you’ll win a free ebook from my Ravelry shop.

Events
It’s Gift-A-Long time! This is the 7th year of the GAL, which is basically a big holiday season craft-a-long. To participate, pick a pattern from a participating designer, finish it by December 31 and post in the appropriate KAL/CAL thread in the Indie Design Gift-A-Long group to be eligible for a prize.
As always, the GAL starts with a big sale: each participating designer (almost 300!) has selected 10-20 of their patterns to include in the sale, which will be 25% off with code giftalong2019 starting November 26 at 8pm, through midnight December 2. Each participating designer has created a bundle of their sale patterns so you can find them easily (here’s mine!).
I love this event because I always try to use it as time to support fellow designers and do some selfish knitting and gift knitting. I hope you’ll join us!

Pattern Drop
This month I released the Cellophane Flowers cardigan. It’s a bottom-up drop-shoulder sweater in Aran weight yarn (Hedgehog Fibres Merino Aran) with POCKETS! It has chunky cables, lots of Fisherman’s Rib, and a cozy shawl collar. The pattern includes 8 sizes (32.25 – 60.75” finished bust measurement) and is intended to be worn with 4” or more positive ease.

News & Notes
I’m working on a new series of vlogs (an idea I absolutely stole from Fiber for the People), going behind the scenes of a sweater pattern design from start to finish. I’m working on a cardigan pattern for late January and will be documenting how I get from swatch to finished pattern. These vlogs will be more informal and much shorter (10-15 minutes each) than the podcast. I haven’t decided exactly when I’m going to be releasing these vlogs, but they will be available on my YouTube channel, and newsletter and YT subscribers will be the first to know when they’re live! 

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 11, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and my business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
If you’re watching the podcast on YouTube, please like, comment, subscribe—all things that help boost the podcast’s reach so others can find it! You can find past and future episodes of the podcast on YouTube, as well as Apple podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcatcher. If you’re looking for me on social media, you can find me on Instagram and Ravelry as MediaPeruana.

Episode 10: Rumbo a Rhinebeck
Original airdate: October 31, 2019

Episode 10 Show Notes
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Chatterbox:
October was a whirlwind and is somehow over already. We had a 10-day visit from Martin’s mom, cousin and brother, celebrated my birthday and our anniversary, and went to Rhinebeck. Looking forward to a somewhat more relaxing November.

On the Needles/Off the Needles:
I actually finished something! I was hoping to finish a lot of my sock WIPs during Socktober, but sadly, only managed one. A pair of vanilla toe-up socks in Nomadic Yarns self-striping colorway Molly Weasley. The feet are a bit too long—getting the right foot length for toe-up socks is an ongoing challenge.
I started two new projects. First, a test knit for Carina Spencer. This is her upcoming Lace Hem Tee, knit in Manos del Uruguay Fino and some leftover Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Sock from my Caluroso slipper socks pattern. I’ve finished the trickiest part, the lace hem, and am now working on the plain body. I’ll be making the version with extra long sleeves and thumb holes. The deadline for the test is November 11, so I’ll definitely have this done for next month’s episode.
I also started, inexplicably, a new pair of socks, in my coveted skein of Airglow from Fiber for the People. These will be Vanilla is the New Black socks, but for now I’m just working a plain leg and will consult the pattern when I get to the heel. I’m carrying it in my adorable new Rhinebeck-themed project bag from Little Skein in the Big Wool.
I still haven’t finished my Weekender. Sigh.

Events:
RHINEBECK! My family arrived in town Friday and spent the weekend in a cute cabin/farmhouse in the mountains we rented on Air BnB.
We arrived so late that I didn’t make it to Indie Untangled until 5pm on Friday and had only 1 hour to shop and say hi to friends.
Saturday we went to the fairgrounds together, so I didn’t do much shopping. I did manage to snag a Jennie the Potter mug! We spent the day petting all the animals, and I was able to say hi to a few friends at the meetup. The kids got restless by early afternoon, so we headed home to relax and for me to finish my sweater for the next day.
Sunday I went to the fairgrounds on my own and did all my shopping. I got my apple cider donuts, caught the llama parade and say hi to a few more friends. I headed home in the early afternoon to grab lunch and take the kids to what turned out to be a pretty disappointing train museum.
And Monday we drove home! It was a great weekend, so happy to say hi to so many knitters and see everyone enjoying their handknits.

Stash Flash:
Allllll the yarn I bought at Indie Untangled and Rhinebeck:
2 skeins of Nurtured in Julie Asselin’s Indie Untangled colorway Leaf Pile
1 skein of Lola Bean Yarn Co Bean Sprout sock yarn in Rubeus Hagrid
2 skeins of La Bien Aimee Merino DK in Grellow
1 skein of Little Skein in the Big Wool Merino DK in her Rhinebeck colorway Autumn Light
4 skeins of Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic in Brick House
1 skein GMS Alpaca Elegance in Sencha
2 skeins of The Farmers Daughter Fibers Craggy Tweed in Monarch and Dumplin’
2 skeins of Plied Yarn Company North Ave in Coddies and Poe
Phew!

Grab Your Credit Card:
Two products I think you’ll love, 1 knitting related and 1 not.
First, an amazing BB cream I stumbled across through Birchbox: Marcelle BB Cream in Golden Glow, a “universal” color that evens out your skin tone, brightens your face, smooths out pores and is a great alternative to a full face of foundation when you don’t have the time or energy. A little pricey at $30, but if it’s in your budget, I highly recommend.
Second, my birthday gift to myself, adorable garter and stockinette earrings from Birdie Parker Designs. She was at Indie Untangled and had tons of knitting-themed jewelry. Definitely something for your wishlist this holiday season.

Me and My Bright Ideas:
I decided to design a contiguous shawl collar without ever having knit one. I realized Saturday night of Rhinebeck that the collar needed short rows and had to rip and reknit.

Wrapping Up:
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 10, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
Find past and future episodes of the podcast on YouTube, Apple podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcatcher. If you’re watching on YouTube, please like and subscribe—it helps others discover the podcast! If you’re looking for me on social media, you can find me on Instagram, Ravelry and Facebook as MediaPeruana.

Episode 9: Wicked Witchcraft
Original airdate: September 16, 2019

Episode 9 Show Notes
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Special Guest Star:
Ollie joins me for a few minutes and gives you a sneak peek of a new hat design before throwing it on the floor. The kids are finally back in school! I now get 1.5 hours to work every morning—better than nothing. JJ is in first grade and Ollie is doing another year of pre-K. I may or may not try to get more involved in the PTA at JJ’s school.

Adelante:
I’m working on an open front cardigan design in Hedgehog Fibres Merino Aran. It’s a bottom-up drop shoulder with bold cables and pockets. Target publication is late October/early November. Let me know if you want to test knit! This is my last sweater for 2019, but I’m already plotting things for 2020. I did 5 sweaters this year, I’m hoping for 6 next year.

On the Needles/Off the Needles
I finished my Ripple Bralette! I love it, it’s so comfy. The yarn is Western Sky Knits MCN sock yarn in Monarch. I actually didn’t swatch because the ribbing is so easy to stretch if needed (I did try on as I went!). Pattern was clear and well written, and I can’t wait to get my hands on her new bralette pattern, the Framework Bralette, when she releases it.
As far as on the needles, I haven’t started any new selfish knits, as I’m waiting for the Framework Bralette and a cropped front twist tee pattern from Kerri Blumer. But I have started the shawl for the annual not-mystery KAL. The NMKAL is a semi-mystery knit-a-long where the pattern is delivered in segments and includes multiple options throughout. This year’s shawl will be knit with fingering weight yarn and laceweight mohair, and starts from a square shape!

Raise a Glass
New segment! I review my 3 favorite pumpkin beers: Flying Dog The Fear, Dogfish Head Punkin Ale and Schlafly Pumpkin Ale.

Pattern Drop
Two new patterns this month. I’ve re-released the Fox Hollow capelet, originally published in I Like Knitting October 2018. I’ve added 4 sizes, so it now has 2 kid/teen sizes and 3 adult sizes. The original is knit in Harrisville Designs flyWHEEL. The Knot House up in Frederick, MD has a version in Knot House Yarns Diamond Sock and Mo Debonair held together that’s amazing!
I also have a new hat pattern, the Witchcraft Hat! This is being released as part of The Fiber Seed Swifties program and uses 2 skeins of Sprout DK (Mustard and Grandpa’s Sink). You can save $1 on the pattern this first week with code BRUJERIA. Witchcraft starts with a fisherman’s rib brim and then uses slipped stitches to create an all over diamond pattern. There’s also a short interview with me over on The Fiber Seed’s blog, and Lindsay has put together some fun color combos for this project!

Stash Flash
To celebrate the success of Diego, I treated myself to a sweater quantity of Harrisville Designs Nightshades. I got 4 shades to fade together, and I’m thinking they might work well in a sweater design I have planned for 2020.
I also visited Fibre Space last weekend when we took the kids to Old Town Alexandria (after riding the subway, which took forever) and picked up some Spincycle Yarns Dream State and Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, which I might combine in a heavy weight shawl.

Events
For folks in the DMV, I am teaching at Knit Locally in Gaithersburg, MD later this month! On Saturday, September 28 I’ll be teaching a workshop on Diego. We’ll be talking about choosing yarn and size, walking through the construction and learning some techniques that are used in the pattern. The night before, I’ll also be there from 6:30 – 8 for a meet and greet, trunk show, and wine-and-cheese party!

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 9, and special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast and business. If you’re interested in supporting MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast, you can find out about the different levels of sponsorship and all the perks and freebies at patreon.com/mediaperuana.
Find past and future episodes of the podcast on YouTube, Apple podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcatcher. If you’re looking for me on social media, you can find me on Instagram, Ravelry and Facebook as MediaPeruana.

Episode 8: Catwalk
Original airdate: August 21, 2019

Episode 8 Show Notes
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Chatterbox:
August is halfway done and I don’t know how this happened. Now that we’ve come back from the beach, I’m pretty much over summer. School starts in just a couple weeks! An update on my veggie garden, a run in with a bee while raspberry picking and final summer plans.

Stash Flash:
Gorgeous yarns from my Fibre Share spoiler! Malabrigo sock in Indiecita, Croft yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners, and a sock set from Harbor Fibres. Plus, the sweetest Orioles pens!

On the Needles/Off the Needles:
I started a new selfish project at the beach: Ripple Bralette by Jessie Mae Martinson, using Western Sky Knits MCN fingering weight yarn in the Monarch colorway. I still have one sleeve left to go on my Weekender, but there’s no way it’s going to be cold enough to wear it for at least 2 months.

Pattern Drop:
I actually have the sample with me! Diego is a saddle shoulder cardigan worked in Julie Asselin Nurtured. It’s full of cables and texture and perfect for fall. I also created two new tutorials to go with it on Cabling without a Cable Needle and the Tubular Bind-off.

Knit Styling:
I show off 3 ways to wear the Diego cardigan that aren’t just jeans and a tshirt/camisole!

Adelante:
Currently working a 2-color hat as part of The Fiber Seed’s Swifties program, to be published in mid-September, and planning to re-release the Marina di Chioggia capelet pattern with multiple sizes and a new, pronounceable name. Cathy from The Knot House tested the new pattern with some of Heather’s yarn, Diamond Sock and Mo Debonair held together, and it looks gorgeous!

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 8, and a special thank you to my Patreon patrons for their support. If you’d like to support MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast—and get bonus episodes of the podcast, plus other perks and freebies—you can find more info on my Patreon site. If you’re looking for me on social media you can find me on Instagram, Facebook and Ravelry as MediaPeruana. You can find past and future episodes of Hilo & Stitch on YouTube (subscribe!), Apple podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcatcher app.

Episode 7: Behind the Times
Original airdate: July 26, 2019

Episode 7 Show Notes
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Chatterbox:
July is almost over! Summer is flying by—and I’m pretty much over it. Both kids are done their summer camps, so it’s the 3 of us at home for the rest of the summer.
We leave for a week at the beach on July 28 and I can’t wait.

On the Needles/Off the Needles
I of course have nothing new off the needles (because I’ve been working hard on a new sweater design), but I have planned a selfish project to take to the beach. Last year’s beach project was the Summer Sun top, which I knit in Duck Duck Wool Silky Singleton in the Your Mom Wore Docs First colorway. This year I’m planning a Ripple Bralette by Jessie Mae Martinson (Instagram: jessssiemae), likely in Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock MCN in the Monarch colorway.

Events:
The Sweater-a-Long starts August 5! Join us as we all knit sweaters together for autumn. The SAL lasts 10 weeks and all you need to do to participate is pick one of the eligible sweater patterns to knit and post a photo of your finished sweater by October 13. All of the sweater patterns are 30% off through July 31 with discount code SAL2019. Details and rules in this Ravelry thread.

News & Notes
My June fundraiser for RAICES raised $75—thank you to everyone who purchased a pattern and supported this amazing cause. The Trump administration has started denying legal counsel to migrant children, leaving them to somehow navigate the asylum system on their own, and RAICES is stepping in to provide free legal services as best they can.

Last month Ravelry announced they would no longer allow open support for Trump or his administration on Ravelry, and I support their position. It is an important step in making the fiber arts community a safer, more inclusive space for marginalized groups, but there is still work to be done.

Pattern Drop
On July 1 I released the Ascendio socks pattern in collaboration with Forbidden Fiber Co. for their Harry Potter birthday celebration. They’re knit from the toe up in 2 colors and the pattern includes 5 sizes. Find kits for these socks over on her site—and get ready for the Harry Potter knit-a-long, kicking off July 31!

Adelante
I am scrambling to finish the Diego cardigan, a new saddle shoulder cardigan design with oodles of cables. It’s knit in Julie Asselin Nurtured yarn and is planned for release on August 5 to kick off the Sweater-a-Long.

Every fall I host the nost-mystery knit-a-long, where knitters have an idea of the design after viewing the sample, but the pattern includes multiple options in different sections, so everyone’s knit is unique. Last year’s NMKAL project was the Currituck Sound shawl. This year I let my newsletter subscribers vote on the project, and we’ll be doing another shawl! I haven’t been able to put much thought into it yet, but I do know it will use a skein of fingering weight yarn and a skein of laceweight mohair or suri alpaca. Keep your eyes peeled for sneak peeks!

Wrapping Up
Thank you again for joining me for Episode 7, and a special thank you to my Patreon patrons for their support. If you’d like to support MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast—and get bonus episodes of the podcast, plus other perks and freebies—you can find more info on my Patreon site. If you’re looking for me on social media you can find me on Instagram, Facebook and Ravelry as MediaPeruana. You can find past and future episodes of Hilo & Stitch on YouTube (subscribe!), Apple podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcatcher app.

Episode 6: Super Umm-y
Original airdate: June 23, 2019

Episode 6 Show Notes
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Chatterbox:
The concentration camps the current administration is running for migrants—specifically children—are a nightmare and utterly unjustifiable.
Through the end of June, $1 from every MediaPeruana Designs pattern sale will be donated to RAICES Texas to support their work with the immigrant population at the border; if I hit 100 sales, I’ll double it to $2.

Pattern Drop:
Earlier this month I released a brand new pattern: the Caluroso slipper socks. These are a “sequel” of sort to the Calentito slipper socks pattern. They’re worked from the toe up and feature cables over fisherman’s rib. The sample was done in Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry sock. Available now in my shop for $6.

Events:
MediaPeruana Designs is back as a sponsor for Down Cellar Studio podcast’s Splash Pad Party KAL. This is a fun KAL for smaller projects throughout the summer, and you’ll earn a bonus prize entry if you use an MPD pattern during the KAL. The KAL runs June 1 – July 31, and you can also find a little coupon code for my shop over in the Down Cellar Studio Ravelry group.

My brand new e-course all about SWEATERS starts July 1 and enrollment is now open! Sweater Siren is a 4-week e-course to help you learn to knit better sweaters—from sweater care, to construction and fit, to modifying patterns and designing your own sweaters, we’ll cover it all and then finish off the course with a Sweater-a-Long. Find all the details about the course at mediaperuana.com/sweatersiren. I’m also offering a discount code for H&S viewers.

Stash Flash:
I finally got my hands on some Fiber for the People yarn! I was lucky enough to snag a skein of sock yarn in her Airglow colorway, and I can’t wait for sign-ups to open for her next yarn club.

I recently received 2 gorgeous skeins of yarn, Grandpa’s Sink and Mustard, from The Fiber Seed for an upcoming hat design for their Fiber Seed Swifties program, which will be published in September.

Adelante:
I’m working on re-writing the pattern for the Marina di Chioggia capelet, originally published in the October 2018 issue of I Like Knitting magazine, for release as an indie pattern in September. The new pattern will include 5 sizes, including 2 kids’ sizes.

I’m also working on a new sweater design to be released to coincide with the Sweater Siren Sweater-a-Long. It’s my first time designing a saddle shoulder sweater. I’m using beautiful Julie Asselin Nurtured yarn in the Miel colorway. I’m hoping to put up a call for testers by the end of June. If you’re interested in test knitting for MPD, you can find more information at mediaperuana.com/testknitting. I run my tests on Slack, an online, collaborative workspace.

On the Needles/Off the Needles:
I still haven’t finished my Weekender, but I did knit 1 sleeve! It’s summer, so there’s no rush. They are predicting a cooler-than-average summer for the DC region for the first time in over a decade—but I’m just hoping for a shorter summer, as our recent summers have lasted until mid-October.

I bought yarn specifically for a Clio sweater at Maryland Sheep and Wool, and so far I’ve managed to swatch. I’m using Jill Draper Makes Stuff Rockwell, a cormo/merino blend, in the Ichabod’s Pumpkin colorway. Unfortunately I’m going to have to go down a needle size and swatch again.

Wrapping Up:
Thanks everyone for watching, and a special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast. If you would also like to support the MediaPeruana Designs and the Hilo & Stitch podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes every month, plus a bunch of other fun freebies and perks, you can learn all about how to do that on my Patreon site.

The Hilo & Stitch podcast is available on YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcatcher. Where ever you watch, please like, comment, subscribe, and/or leave a review to help new people find the podcast! If you’re looking for me and/or my patterns on social media, find me on Instagram, Facebook and Ravelry as MediaPeruana. 

Episode 5: Now with Antimicrobial Properties
Original airdate: May 17, 2019

Episode 5 Show Notes
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Chatterbox:
There are somehow only 4.5 weeks of school left. We’ve made the decision that Ollie won’t be starting Kindergarten in the fall, he’ll be doing another year of pre-K. That means my plans to potentially expand my business, or pick up my freelance translation work, in 2020 are on hold.
We had a relatively quiet Mother’s Day celebration and my husband made homemade ice cream, which is delicious, but also renders all store-bought ice cream inedible because it tastes so watery in comparison.

Events:
We just had the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival here this month. Friday evening I stopped by The Knot House for their annual indie pop-up shop and picked up some yarns from Olann, Chelsea Luxe, and the Knot House’s new line of handdyed yarn. I missed Shelli Can’s pins but snagged an Old Bae shirt that I love. For reference: Old Bay.
Saturday I went to the festival on my own, but got there later than usual owing to spending the morning launching 3 new patterns. I grabbed some yarns from Bumblebee Acres Fiber Farm and Jill Draper Makes Stuff, as well as some earrings from Jennie the Potter. I had 2 new design on display at the Avalon Springs Farm booth.
Saturday night a few friends came over for the Sip ‘n’ Knit, which was very chill and a great way to spend the evening of a busy weekend.
Sunday we took the kids to the festival in the rain to see the sheep and jump in mud puddles. First we stopped at Victoria Gastro Pub for lunch.

Pattern Drop:
I’ve released 3 new patterns this month: the Albemarle shawl and Mándame Flores pullover with yarns from Avalon Springs Farm, and the Soundside pullover in The Farmers Daughter Fibers’ Foxy Lady and Mighty Mo.
Albemarle is a big sister to the Currituck Sound shawl and incorporates slipped stitch patterning, fisherman’s rib and brioche. It used nearly 1000 yards of yarn!
Mándame Flores is a bottom-up drop shoulder with colorwork at the hem and uses a new yarn from ASF that’s superwash merino spun with copper—copper apparently has antimicrobial properties.
Soundside is also a bottom-up drop shoulder worked with a fingering weight yarn and a laceweight mohair yarn held together—it is VERY warm! It was on display at the Knot House for their pop-up and then Candice took it to Black Mountain Yarn shop for her trunk show, but it should be back in my possession soon—although it’s way too warm to wear it now.

News & Notes:
With the publication of Soundside, my Knit Design in Time experiment is over. I tried to calculate how long it takes to bring a pattern from concept to publication. Soundside, bearing in mind that I was more than a bit rushed at the end, took 44.3 hours. (For a further breakdown of all the details, check this blog post.) I also did a little math to see how many copies I need to sell to earn 1. minimum wage and 2. a livable wage for those hours.

On the Needles/Off the Needles:
As usual I finished nothing (except my 3 new designs!), but I did start a new project. On Mother’s Day I decided to cast on a new selfish project: Clio by Elizabeth Dougherty/Blue Bee Studio, knit in Jill Draper Makes Stuff Rockwell in the Ichabod’s Pumpkin colorway, which I purchased at MDSW. So far I’ve only gotten as far as my first swatch.

Fangirling:
I’m moderately obsessed with the Wool, Needles, Hands podcast and Fiber for the People yarn, both from Tayler Earl. The podcast has an amazing production quality and nice long episodes full of knits. I haven’t gotten my hands on any Fiber for the People yarn yet, I’m hoping to join her next club, but I love watching her behind-the-scenes dyeing vlogs, showing how she makes these amazing colorways.

Wrapping Up:
Thanks everyone for watching, and a special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast. If you would also like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes every month, plus a bunch of other fun freebies and perks, you can learn all about how to do that on my Patreon site.
The Hilo & Stitch podcast is available on YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcatcher. Where ever you watch, please like, comment, subscribe, and/or leave a review to help new people find the podcast! If you’re looking for me and/or my patterns on social media, find me on Instagram, Facebook and Ravelry as MediaPeruana. 

Episode 4: Design Time & Wine
Original airdate: April 15, 2019

Episode 4 show notes
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Chatterbox:
We had an actual date night, so we got out of the house and went to see Adam Conover’s Mind Parasites. You might know him from Adam Ruins Everything, which is on Tru TV and Netflix. After the show we had a delicious dinner full of Peruvian food and drinks at Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar.

Somehow it’s almost Easter already, which means Maryland Sheep and Wool is around the corner, and then it’s practically summer! I’ve been busy trying to work out summer camps for my kids. They are both special needs. I found a camp for JJ that caters to kids on the Autism spectrum, which will be for 2 weeks in July. I had to search a lot harder to find a camp for Ollie, who has DiGeorge Syndrome (22 Q Deletion Syndrome) and still cannot speak at age 4. He’ll be going to camp at the place where he has speech therapy. Unfortunately the camps have the same run times and I have no way to magically drop them both off and pick them both up at the exact same time, so they’ll be going 2 different weeks—no break for mom this summer.

Events:
I’m hosting a Saturday Night Sip ‘n’ Knit during Maryland Sheep and Wool! This event is designed to be a bit more peaceful than the festival, and a welcome respite from spending money—we’ll just drink wine, eat snacks, knit and chat. It will take place at my home on Saturday night.  In light of the ongoing discussions surrounding exclusion, representation and racism in the fiber arts community, I want to note that this is intended to be an inclusive event, and everyone is welcome—unless you have found those discussions and the actions behind them offensive, in which case, you probably need to find another event. And while it’s called Sip ‘n’ Knit, crafters who crochet, spin or participate in other fiber arts are also welcome.

I’m located about 25 minutes from the fairgrounds, and about 30 minutes from Frederick, MD, where The Knot House has their popular pop-up shop and Magpie Fibers is having their studio open house that weekend. Message me if you’re interested in attending! (If you’re not interested but looking for something to do Saturday night, there’s a baseball game at Camden Yards and it’s Star Wars night.)

On the Needles/Off the Needles
 As usual, I have nothing off the needles. But since the warm weather is returning, I dug up a WIP from last summer that I’m going to put back on the needles. The pattern is 003 by Veronica Jobe of YOTH Yarns, and the yarn is YOTH Best Friend, 75% cotton, 25% merino wool, in the Mint colorway.

My Weekender continues to languish. It only needs sleeves, so perhaps after getting some design work done this month, I can finally finish it next month.

Adelante
I just barely cast on a new slipper sock design, intended to be published this summer. This pattern will be called Caluroso and is a follow-up to my 2016 pattern, Calentito. I’m working it in Woolberry Fiber Co. Berry Sock, 80% BFL, 20% nylon, in the Caramel Mocha colorway.

I’m also working on the Soundside pullover in The Farmers Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady and Mighty Mo. I just sent the pattern to my poor test knitters, who always have to decide whether or not to test my designs without seeing the finished project.

For this design, I am timing myself to see exactly how many hours I put into the pattern, from concept to publication. I mentioned this on Instagram and several other designers said they wanted to try to do the same. Andrea from @knittinlittle suggested a hashtag, which is #knitdesignintime . Check it out if you want to see more of what goes into pattern design.

Grab Your Visa
I’ve been trying to grow my nails out, but I’ve always had weak, peely nails. I purchased a nail strengthener, which seems to have really helped. It did dry out my skin a bit, so I also bought some cuticle oil that not only works well, but smells good.

I grabbed a copy of Knitting Fresh Brioche by Nancy Marchant recently, and it is a must have if you’re interested in learning brioche or taking your brioche skills to the next level. It has patterns, a stitch library, and nearly 50 pages of instruction and techniques to help you get the hang of brioche. I used some basic brioche in the Currituck Sound shawl, and am adding some more advanced brioche in my current shawl design, Albemarle.

Wrapping Up
The winner of the Episode 3 giveaway was announced in today’s episode! Please get in touch if that’s you; email me at mediaperuana at gmail.com.

Thanks everyone for watching, and a special thanks to my Patreon Patrons for supporting the podcast. If you would like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes every month, you can learn all about how to do that on my Patreon site.

The Hilo & Stitch podcast is available on YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcatcher, as well as my website. If you’re looking for me and/or my patterns on social media, find me on Instagram, Facebook and Ravelry as MediaPeruana. 

Episode 3: Pretty, Rain, Bark
Original airdate: March 14, 2019

Episode 3 show notes

Chatterbox:
It’s been a cold, gray, wet winter in Maryland and we’re all ready for spring. I’ve been watching Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix and trying to do some decluttering and spring cleaning. I’m also trying to do a random act of kindness every day for Lent.

Adelante:
I’ve swatched for a drop shoulder pullover in The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Mighty Mo and Foxy Lady, to debut around Maryland Sheep and Wool—my swatch is so fuzzy! But I have to finish a few other design projects before I can cast on.
I’m also working on a shawl in collaboration with Avalon Springs Farm, as well as a sweater, for Maryland Sheep and Wool.

Pattern Drop:
I re-released a pattern previously published with Knit Picks, the Guapa Mittens, which now includes 2 extra sizes and a fingerless mitts option. My new sample uses sport weight Shetland from The Ross Farm. You can grab Guapa along with the Lluvia and Corteza fingerless mitts patterns right now for $10. Use code MITTSMANIA at checkout (through 3/22/19).

How’s That?
This month I’m sharing the pronunciation and meaning of those 3 pattern names: Guapa (pretty), Lluvia (rain) and Corteza (bark).

Knit Styling:
Undergarments! When I wear my favorite sweater design, Torbellino, which has a deep, wide neckline, I often wear bralettes with lacy straps, rather than a strapless bra. I’ve recently purchased 2 from Aerie. They look nicer than regular bra straps and are more comfortable than a strapless bra.

Stash Flash:
I’ve got all kinds of new yarns for future designs:
Two skeins of Gluttony in Harry Potter colorways from Forbidden Fiber Co plus a skein of her Proverbs cotton/linen blend for some swatching for a possible future design.
Some Nurtured in Miel from Julie Asselin for a saddle-shoulder cardigan to be released in August for a sweater-a-long, following the first run of my brand new e-course, Sweater Siren
Some Hedgehog Fibers Merino Aran in Dijon for another fall cardigan, to debut around Rhinebeck (which I will be attending this year!).

Events:
Swatch Master has kicked off. It’s only offered in the spring, so this is the only run this year.
The Juntos Knit-a-Long for Togetherness is winding down. This KAL for my 2018 collection, Juntos Knits for Togetherness, ends March 15.
The most popular pattern for the KAL has been the Ex Nine socks. I still haven’t finished my own pair, in Swift Yarns [K1] Bliss Sock in the West Village colorway.
And I’m doing a little yarn-and-pattern giveaway for this month’s podcast! You could win the Ex Nine socks pattern and a skein of Woolberry Fiber Co. sock yarn. You have until the April episode drops to enter!

Wrapping Up:
If you enjoyed this episode and want to support me in making more great knitting content, please consider sponsoring MediaPeruana Designs on Patreon—Patrons get an exclusive bonus monthly episode of Hilo & Stitch, plus lots of other fun perks.
You can find Hilo & Stitch on my website, YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcatcher.
Find me on Ravelry, Facebook, and Instagram as MediaPeruana.

Episode 2: Eyebrows and Chipped Nails
Original airdate: February 13, 2019

Episode 2 Show Notes
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Events
I provide a too-long recap of Vogue Knitting Live NYC. 
I took the train up to NYC from Baltimore on Friday and on the way discovered that the northeast regional train actually goes to Kingston, NY/Rhinebeck—but train tix for a family of 4 would be too pricey, no matter how much the kids would love it.
For VKL I stayed at the Courtyard Marriott Times Square, but the actual event was at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.
On Friday I attended a lecture with Queen of Cables Norah Gaughan. I was a bit surprised by her method for charting cables and lace. I use Stitch Fiddle, a web app, which has both free and paid options.
The Marketplace was somewhat relaxed Friday night. Magpie Fibers had a big, beautiful booth as usual and I spotted the ladies from Selvage Knits working there. Some booths, like Brooklyn General Store, were crazy crowded, even on Friday.
Saturday the Marketplace was packed in the morning. In the afternoon I took a class on steeking and zippers with Franklin Habit. It focused on crocheted steeks and hand-sewing in zippers and I would definitely recommend taking a class with him.
Sunday morning I did a little more shopping and then headed home.
VKL was interesting and fun, but I prefer the outdoor festivals like Maryland Sheep and Wool and Rhinebeck.

My Empty Wallet
All the yarn I bought at VKL! Spoiler alert: I bought too much yarn (but to my credit, I missed Rhinebeck last year, which is usually a big chunk of my yearly yarn spending).
I show off my new yarns from Less Traveled Yarn, Six and Seven Fiber (from the Starlight Knitting Society booth, where they also had GORGEOUS project bags from Twill and Print that I really want now), Asylum Fibers, Biches and Buches (which I don’t know how to pronounce), Little Fox Yarn and Primrose Yarn Co. The Primrose booth was huge and amazing, and I share a story of chatting with the owner for a bit a few years ago in the Skeinny Dipping booth at the Rhinebeck Indie Untangled Trunk Show because she was carrying an Orioles handbag.

Me and My Bright Ideas
I was recently approached by I Like Knitting to refresh my Boardwalk Tee pattern for their June 2019 issue, and I suggested using a different yarn. Based on some information I got at TNNA a few years ago, I suggested Louet Euroflax as an option. Euroflax is 100% wet spun linen, and after washing and drying it according to the label directions it’s lovely. But before that, it’s like knitting with a crunchy strand of twine and not enjoyable at all (although not as bad as knitting with Sugar and Cream).

Grab Your Credit Card
I talk about 2 must have products for me, one knitting-related and one not.
First, the Akerworks swatch gauge. Has teeth to hold it in place and cut outs so you can easily count stitches and rows. The only thing I use for checking gauge now, and totally worth the price ($17.50).
Second, More Brows. I got a sample of this from BirchBox and love it. If you lived through the late 90s/early 2000s, you’ll remember the skinny brows trend. My eyebrows never recovered from all the plucking, and this gel makes what little brows I have left fuller and darker. It’s quick and easy to use, doesn’t flake off and lasts all day. ($18)

Adelante
I share the yarn for an upcoming pullover design which will be published in the Winter 2019/2020 issue of a popular knitting magazine. Yarn is Harrisville Designs WATERshed and it smells like sheep (but in a good way). I used the same colorway (Driftwood) of the sportweight version of this yarn (flyWHEEL) for the Marina di Chioggia capelet published in I Like Knitting last year.

News and Notes
Enrollment is now open for Swatch Master, my signature e-course all about swatching, gauge, and setting you up for handknit success. The e-course starts March 4 and lasts 4 weeks, with 4+ hours of video instruction, a workbook, a private Facebook group and more. For the first week of enrollment, the price is just $30. Learn more and sign up here.

Wrapping Up
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EPISODE 1

Original airdate: January 11, 2019

EPISODE 1 SHOW NOTES
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Introduction

Hi, I’m Kristen. Here’s some background on me, my business, MediaPeruana Designs, and why I started this podcast. You can support my business and this podcast by sponsoring MediaPeruana Designs via Patreon.

You can find the podcast on YouTube and on the podcast site, Hilo & Stitch; to subscribe, point your podcast app to https://hiloandstitch.libsyn.com/rss
I’m currently working to make it available through Apple podcasts and Stitcher; it should be available in the very near future.

Find my knitting patterns in my Ravelry shop.
I also maintain a blog.

 On the Needles/Off the Needles

I recently finished a pair of Mine slippers by Faye Kennington/UkeeKnits for the Indie Design Gift-a-Long. They’re knit in Magpie Fibers Plush Bulky in the Ghost Town colorway.

I’m currently working on a Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowry, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Subte Worsted.

Over the holidays I knit my sister a Brioche Bandana Cowl by Lavanya Patricella using Forbidden Fiber Co. yarn, and now I’ve cast on an Opari hat by Ysolda to match.  

Adelante

I’m currently working on 2 indie designs. The first is a re-release of the Guapa mittens, published by Knit Picks as part of the Little Luxuries collection. The original mitts are worked in Paragon. I’ve added 2 sizes to the pattern and a fingerless mitts options—I’m working the fingerless mitts sample in 100% Shetland sport weight from The Ross Farm. The revised mitten pattern is currently being test knit; if you’re interested in test knitting for MPD, find more info on my website.

I’m also working on a pair of colorwork fingerless mitts inspired by the Casa de los Azulejos in Mexico City. I’m using some Magpie Fibers Solo Fingering leftover from a Harlow hat I knit my husband for Christmas.

 How’s That?

MediaPeruana means half-Peruvian. Media is the adjective meaning half, and Peruana means Peruvian.
“Media” as a noun means “sock,” so the name can also be read as “Peruvian sock.”

Hilo & Stitch translates to Yarn & Stitch

Other knitting words in Spanish:
Knit = tejer
Stitches = puntos
Needles = agujas

 Events

I’m currently hosting the Juntos Knit-a-Long for Togetherness, based on my 2018 pattern collection Juntos: Knits for Togetherness. To participate, just knit any pattern from the collection. Anzula Luxury Fibers is a sponsor for the event, so you’ll earn bonus prize entries for using Anzula yarns for your project(s). Find more KAL information in the KAL thread in my Ravelry group. I’m hoping to finish my Ex Nine socks during the KAL.

 January 25 – 27 I will be attending Vogue Knitting Live in NYC.

 Wrapping up

Find me on Instagram and Facebook as MediaPeruana, and as MediaPeruana on Ravelry!