Knitty McPurly

Hi Knitters!

Episode 35 is coming to you on both the audio and video format! What?!?! I hope you enjoy it. The audio version includes a Knitting Fantasies segment that the video version does not. The video has the benefit of seeing stuff. Pick your poison. :)

If you have a chance, let me know what you think of this podcast and which way you prefer to see it!

Shownotes

Eleventh Hour Hat

Echoview Fiber Mill Recycled Yarn Collective

Magpie Fibers Plush Bulky

Inverness
Aran Winterfell by Katrin Schneider
The Patterns of Amy Van Der Laar
Mending Matters
Katrina Rodabaugh on IG

Episode 34: The One Where I Really Tried

2018-11-11T10:25:00.003-08:00

Hey Knitters! I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast despite a few technical difficulties I had in recording it. I have been out of the country, had sick kids who did not enjoy the time change and have been sick myself, but I am back! See below for details of the shownotes.

Shownotes

Knitty McPurly Video Podcast

Megan Nodecker on Instagram

Suki Kimono by Helen's Closet

German Short Rows

Wrap and Turn Short Rows

Japanese Slipped Short Rows

Justyna Lorkowska on Instagram

Martin's Lab on Instagram

Episode 32: The Week of Two Podcasts

2018-10-03T10:41:00.001-07:00

Hey there, Knitters! Here is an audio podcast for those of you who enjoy this format. I'm a little under the weather today, so I hope it's up to my usual crazy standard. :)

Shownotes

My YouTube Channel

James Pullover Pattern

Molly Pullover Pattern

Molly Socks

Molly Kits at Barrett Wool

Echoview Yarn I mentioned - 90% merino and 10% recycled fiber

Frog It Yarn

Vintage Damask by Annie Lupton

Cloudburst by Arienne Gray

Hudson Pant by True Bias

Suki Kimono by Helen's Closet

Orchid Midi/Parasol Jumpsuit by Chalk and Notch and Ensemble Patterns

Here is the Victorian brass button I picked up at the Shenandoah Fiber Festival. :)

Episode 31: Seeing Stuff

2018-09-28T19:56:00.000-07:00

Here it is, folks! a VIDEO podcast! I know people do them all the time, but this was a big deal for me. It leaves much to be desired in terms of "filmmaking" (ahem...) but I am so, so proud of it. See below for shownotes.

Shownotes

James Sweater Pattern

Barrett Wool Home Fingering Weight Yarn

Molly Sweater and Kits

Molly Socks Pattern

Gigi Cardigan Pattern

Brooklyn Tweed Loft

Cloudborn Highland Fingering Weight Yarn by Craftsy

Note: The Inverness Pullover is not out yet and will be released later this year.

Indigo Frost by Isabell Kraemer

Little Hocus Pocus Socks by This Handmade Life

Fernet Branca by Thea Colman

Fidra Hat by Gudrun Johnston

Hey Sister Podcast

Ultimate Trousers by Sew Over It

Joy Jacket by Chalk and Notch

Episode 30: The One With All the Kids

2018-09-05T11:12:00.001-07:00

Hi Knitters!

Can you tell that access to Mom in my house is pretty much 24/7? If I shut a door and ask kids to watch a show for 30 minutes while I record a podcast, that is met with, shall we say... reluctance?

Ahhh, well. I hope you don't mind a few interruptions! See below for pictures of the Way Better School Scarf and the Inverness Pullover. And if you have any thoughts or comments to share, I would love to hear from you!

Shownotes

Devin on Instagram

Susan B. Anderson on Instagram

Barrett Wool Co on Instagram

Molly Socks

James Pullover - coming soon!

The Throwback by Andrea Mowry

Criss Cross Top by Purl Soho

Magnolia Hat

Spit Join

Episode 29: Spark Joy

2018-07-29T11:20:00.004-07:00

Hello Knitters!

I hope you enjoy this episode! See below for shownotes and a link to my Instagram so you can see the pictures of the stuff I'm talking about!

Shownotes

Molly Socks pattern

Molly Socks Kits from Barrett Wool

Leafy Cable Mitts by Kristina Tyla

Gretha Mensen

Soft Kitty Ears Hat by Patternberry

Rivulet by Shannon Cook

Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Schira

Ogden Cami

100 Acts of Sewing Shirt No 1

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

Knitty McPurly on Instagram

Episode 28: The Froggy One

2018-06-26T04:02:00.002-07:00

Hello Knitters!

Please forgive my lack of voice, but it was now or never! See below for shownotes.

Shownotes

Timothy Ridge KAL

Father Shawl

Molly Socks

Cloudborn Highland Fingering

Dipped Arms by Katrin Schneider

Lane’s Island Pullover by Lori Versaci

Willapa by Annie Rowden

Naima by Ankestrick

Episode 27: On Doing Hard Things

2018-05-27T09:56:00.003-07:00

Hello Knitters!

I am so excited to be talking to you today! I hope you enjoy this episode, and see below for my shownotes and the pictures of the stuff I made recently. :)

Shownotes

Barrett Wool Co Cabled Gigi Kits

Susan's YouTube Video talking about the Cabled Gigi

Original Gigi Cardigan

Little Gigi

Darn Good Yarn

Helen Stewart's Magnolia Socks

Tabi Gandee's Waiting for Henry Socks

Jaclyn Salem's Clark Socks

Fringe Dress

Zadie Dress

100 Acts of Sewing Shirt No. 1

Here are the pics of my recent sews!

Black with bees print Fringe Dress in View A with cute photobomb

Giant tulip fabric from Cotton+Steel Fringe Dress in View A

Zadie Dress with cap sleeves in "space dye" French terry

100 Acts of Sewing Shirt No. 1 with Erin Skirt by Sew Over It

Episode 26: Absolutely Delighted (Not Really Excited)

2018-05-02T03:14:00.004-07:00

Hello Knitters!

I hope you enjoy this episode! See below for shownotes. :)

Shownotes

Clark and Elle Yarn

Three Sisters by Trin-Annelie

Jaycee by Isabal Kraemer

Water by Sylvia McFadden

Aviary Hat by Abundant Earth Fiber Mill

One Color Brioche Tutorial

Two Color Brioche Tutorial Flat

Two Color Brioche Tutorial Round

Arenite Pants by Sew Liberated

Erin Skirt by Sew Over It

Luna Loungewear Pants by Love Notions

Mama Bear Joggers by Patterns for Pirates

Ogden Cami by True Bias

Episode 25: Designs and Foibles

2018-04-04T03:37:00.000-07:00

Hello Knitters!

I had such fun making this episode, and I hope you enjoyed it! Scroll down to see some fun pictures of my sewing foibles and to peruse my Shownotes. ;)

Shownotes

Spaid Hat

Grace by Long Dog Yarns

The Scrappy Thread

Canyon Cardigan KAL

Timothy Ridge KAL

Caitlin Hunter's Tecumseh

Gretha Mensen's Saltum Scarf

Katrin Schneider's Winterfell Cardigan

Suvi Simola's Line of Shapes

Isabell Kraemer's Kyler

Love Notions Sewing Patterns: Luna Loungewear

Love Notions Sewing Patterns: Lil LDT Dress

Arenite Pants by Sew Liberated

Lisa Comfort's My Capsule Wardrobe: City Break ebook

Here are my gigantic pajama pants and my face adequately conveys how I feel about them.

And here is the BEFORE pic of the long yellow skirt, playing up the I've-given-up-look. ;)

And here is the AFTER picture with the Molly Top, also from Lisa Comfort's ebook. :)

Episode 24: Confessions

2018-03-06T03:47:00.001-08:00

Hello Knitters! It is so good to be back with you again! And again I have talked for about 45 minutes. I hope you don't mind! I never mind when podcasts go long - more fun to listen to, so I hope you feel that way too. My shownotes are below along with some pictures of my new pattern which will be released in the next few weeks!

Shownotes

Carbeth Cardigan

Carbeth Pullover

Interpretations Vol 5

Quiet Stars by Joji Locatelli

Anemone by Veera Valimaki

Mainer by Alicia Plummer

Cozumel by Justyna Lorkowska

Video Tutorial for Dropping Down to Fix Stitches

Fringe Field Bags

Long Dog Yarn

My Capsule Wardrobe: City Break by Lisa Comfort

Barrett Wool

Joy Jacket by Chalk and Notch

Love Notions Sewing Patterns: Free leggings pattern

Girls La Bella Top and Tunic

Hey Sister Podcast

The fabric I talked about can be found here and here. :)

Episode 23: Chicken Knitting and Other Fun

2018-02-17T18:32:00.002-08:00

Hello Knitters!

I hope you enjoy this episode! Please see below for the shownotes. :)

Shownotes

Clark and Elle Yarns

Timothy Ridge Shawl

Fibre Space

Fringe Supply Field Bag

Woolfolk Sno

Brooklyn Tweed Loft

Hedgehog Fibres Twist Sock

Susan B. Anderson's Three French Hens

To Knit or Not to Knit by Elvira Woodruff

Schoolhouse Tunic by Sew Liberated

Basix by Hinterm Stein

Frosted Leaves by Lisa Hannes

Episode 22: The Shawl Dip Factor

2018-01-31T11:25:00.002-08:00

Hello Knitters! I hope you enjoy this episode! The technical difficulties seem to be behind us, but you can hear the toddler monitor in the background. Ahh well... Life. :) See below for Shownotes.

Shownotes

The Immortalists Cowl

Walk on the Water

Hipster Shawl

Baker Street

Fruity Knitting with Isabell Kraemer

Fruity Knitting with Caitlin Hunter

Episode 21: A Real Designer Needs a Real Studio

2018-01-12T03:37:00.002-08:00

Hi Knitters!

I hope you all are enjoying your knitting! I know I am. Please enjoy this episode and let me know what you think of it. :)

WARNING: I have been having some trouble with my equipment, so please forgive the zzzzzzz in the middle! I will get it fixed before next time!

Here is a sneak peak of my new studio space! Follow me on Instagram to see more as it evolves... (KnittyMcPurly on IG)

Show Notes

Canyon Cardigan

Canyon Cardigan KAL Chatter Thread

Patterns for Pirates: Jolly Roger Raglan

Pattern for Pirates: Mama Bear Joggers

Clark Socks by Jaclyn Salem

Still Light Tunic by Veera Välimäki

Reagan by Isabel Kraemer

Passerine Hat by Erica Heusser

Farmhouse Cardigan by Amy Christoffers

Wanderer's Modern Mukluks by Andrea Mowry

Long Dog Yarns: Dark Dimension
(I just looked and it's not really rainbow in this yarn, more like hot pink, purple and yellow. LOVE!)

Pics coming soon of my new studio space!

Episode 20: On Unbridled Enthusiasm

2017-12-27T19:00:00.001-08:00

Hello Knitters! I hope you enjoy this episode, and please see below for my show notes where you can find links to all the stuff I talk about. (It's a lot of stuff...)

Congrats to Allison Rose Hanson for winning the giveaway!

Shownotes

Daphne and Delilah by Rebecca Danger

The Girl From the Grocery Store by Joji Locatelli

Sockhead Head Hat by Kelly McClure (NOT Wooly Wormhead!)

Barrett Wool Co. Home Worsted

My Canyon Cardigan
Patricia Rice Studios (portrait artist)

Schoolhouse Tunic by Sew Liberated

Zadie Dress by Tilly and the Buttons

Patterns for Pirates

Shirt for Kids by P4P: The Jolly Roger Raglan

Mama Bear Joggers by P4P

Atenti Bags

Necklace from Magpie Fibers

Sweater Knitting Bag from Never Not Knitting

A Homespun House Vlogmas

Metamorphic Dress by Sew Liberated

Hey Sister Podcast

Alanis by Elizabeth Smith

Water by Sylvia McFadden

Broken Seed Stitch Socks by Hanna Levaniemi - a free pattern!

Simple House Slippers by Simone A.

Ramona Cardigan by Elizabeth Smith

Kristi Glass's interview with Arne and Carlos

Episode 19: A Real Tree for a Happy Christmas

2017-12-05T03:34:00.000-08:00

Hello Knitters!

I hope you enjoy this episode in which I share a story about the Joy being returned to decorating for Christmas, and in which I share a giveaway! (I apologize for the little bit of static in the middle - not sure what happened there...)

To enter to win this prize, leave a comment under the picture advertising this episode before December 27th. Follow this link to the picture: (link coming later today...)

Show Notes

Barrett Wool Co.

Daphne and Delilah by Rebecca Danger

The Girl from the Grocery Store by Joji Locatelli

Zadie Dress by Tilly and the Buttons

Metamorphic Dress by Sew Liberated

Humulus by Isabel Kraemer

Flying Solo by Espace Tricot

Holiday Charm Set by Susan B. Anderson

Copenhagen Calling by Isabel Kraemer

Knitting Pipeline Podcast

Attention Test Knitters!

2017-11-13T17:07:00.000-08:00

Ok, you guys... Here it is! FINALLY! I have only been talking about it for one million years. I am posting these pictures for potential test knitters, so if you are interested in a Thanksgiving Day cast on (or Nov 23rd for the non-Americans), please email me! KnittymcpurlyATgmailDOTcom.

If you choose to test knit, the pattern will be emailed to you on Thanksgiving Day and, after publication, gifted to you in your Ravelry library. This will be a tech edited version of the pattern which I hope will be mostly error free! Thank you SO much for your willingness. Your support means the world to me! Scroll down for pics, gauge info and yarn reqs.

Please cut and paste this questionnaire into your email to me:

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Are you willing to knit most/all of a fingering weight sweater between Thanksgiving and January 4th?

What yarn do you plan to use? What is the fiber content?

D]o you have any interest in "fading" your sweater? (By this I mean using several different colors to create a color gradient.)

What size do you plan to make?

Are you willing to take pictures and post them on Ravelry AFTER the pattern is published?

Are you willing to keep quiet about this design until Jan. 4th?

Are you willing to email me with comments if you find any errors?

What should we name this cardigan???

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Materials

Madelinetosh Twist Light (75% merino/25% nylon; 420 yd (384 m)/100 g skein)

Color: Cactus Flower

6 (6, 7, 7) [8, 8, 8, 8] skeins

Or 2280 (2430, 2690, 2830) [3010, 3210, 3280, 3390] yds / 2090 (2230, 2460, 2590) [2760, 2940, 3000, 3100] m of a fingering weight wool/wool blend

32-inch US #3/3 mm circular needle or size required to get gauge

DPNs US #3/3 mm (set of 4)

Removable stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Swatch Gauge

25.5 sts/34 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch

23.5 sts/35 rows = 4” in garter stitch

Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.

Please contact me if you have any questions about the test knit. Thank you so much for considering this!

Love,
Devin :) :) :)

Episode 18: Knit for Fun Retreat Recap

2017-11-12T17:54:00.002-08:00

Hello Knitters!

I hope I have fixed my website so that the podcast doesn't play automatically when you open it. Argh - how annoying! I apologize for that - hopefully it's fixed now.

Happy One Year of Podcasting to me!!! I hope you enjoy this rambly episode... Next time I promise to be more theatrical and organized.

So, what do you think of these Pairfect socks? I'm not sure what went wrong with the dye. I'll keep you posted on how the second sock looks. Maybe that one will be right!

I meant to include the interview with my daughter at the end, and I FORGOT! I feel really bad about it, but I will include it next time for sure. Wow... this next episode sounds like it's going to be awesome. I'm just saying...

Watch the blog and the podcast group on Ravelry if you are interested in test knitting! Or just email me. :) Enjoy!

Show Notes

The Knitty McPurly Podcast Group on Ravelry

Madelinetosh Twist Light

Arne and Carlos Pairfect

Zadie Dress by Tilly and the Buttons

Unini the Magic Unicorn by Anna Dunkelbunt

Le Crau by Melanie Berg

Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith

What the Fade by Andrea Mowry

Staghorn Sweater by Maison Dene

Ann Budd Knit for Fun Retreats

My Atenti bag from River City Yarns

Episode 17: The Sweater Hole Mystery Solved!

2017-10-14T03:49:00.003-07:00

Hello Knitters! Thank you again for joining me for Episode 17! I hope you enjoy this episode on your commute or while you're knitting on the couch!

What do you think of my latest design? It is SO squishy and warm! Now I just need it not to be 85 degrees and raining outside... (Take a look at more pics here if you want to.)

Show Notes

Walk on the Water shawl

Opposite Pole by Joji Locatelli

Hey Sister Podcast

Blackwood Cardigan by Helen's Closet

Waterfall Top/Dress by Chalk and Notch

Califabrics

Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry

Georgetown by Hannah Fettig

Starfall by Jennifer Steingass

World's Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits

Lucinda's Instagram: madhungrylsq

Episode 16: How to be a Patron

2017-09-30T04:11:00.003-07:00

Hello Knitters! I hope you enjoy this episode, and I hope you'll be a patron of my podcast by sending me a message and being my friend. :) Nothing is more motivating to a podcaster than contact. It keeps us podcasting. See how it's only been 2 weeks since my last episode? Thanks to you. :)

See below for the Show Notes and happy listening!

Show Notes

Crooked Paths hat by Melissa Labarre

Hermione Hearts Ron hat by Christy Aylesworth
My Hermione Hearts Ron hat in progress

Madelinetosh Twist Light in Cactus Flower

A Girl's Best Friend by Isabell Kraemer

Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook

Ravello by Isabell Kraemer
Fruity Knitting Podcast Episode 48 with the Ravello Amsterdam lady

Purlbreak by Stephen West

Granito by Joji Locatelli

Harry Potter at Pottery Barn Teen
Gigi's Monster (she makes the baby pattern)
Bunny Nuggets

New Designs

2017-09-17T08:24:00.000-07:00

Hey there, Knitters!

Here are a few of my latest designs for you to peruse.

This photo shoot was so fun. This is what it sounded like:

Devin: Does this look ok?
Husband: Yeah, just don't make your face look stupid.

and...

Devin: How about this?
Husband: Clothing should not take this long to arrange.

and...

Devin: (smiling)
Husband: (backing up) I need to back up to get your ridiculously long arms in the frame.

and...

Devin: Can you edit this to make my arms look muscular?
Husband: Sure. There are weights in the basement.

So, I'm smiling a lot because he cracks me up. I have to laugh at myself a lot, but that's ok. I don't mind.

This is the shawl made from Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in the Hayloft, Tartan and Fossil colorways. I talk about it in episodes 14 and 15 of my podcast. It is completely reversible, including the cable! What do you think?

Here is the colorwork cowl with the geometric rhombus-y pattern. I love how it turned out but my husband doesn't like the color palette. I was thinking it would look awesome in GRAY. Maybe black, white and a few shades of gray. Tell me what you think!

These patterns will be out sometime soon! Stay tuned and let me know what you think! :)

Also, here are the uninspiring WIP pictures of the shawl for my daughter and my new cardigan design! Squeeeeee!

Above is the child's size shawl in Barrett Wool Wisconsin Woolen Spun fingering in the Birch, Blushing and Rain Shower colorways. Her birthday is sooooooooon!

And THIS. This is my new baby. This is the back of the sweater in squishy, delicious garter stitch. See those short row panels? LOVE. I will be looking for test knitters in mid-October! :) :) :)

Episode 15: Knitting Fantasies

2017-09-17T03:51:00.002-07:00

Hey Knitters!

I hope you enjoy this latest episode where I give you permission to have knitting fantasies. It's ok. You can do it. I encourage it, even. What are YOUR knitting fantasies? Do share them with us.

The Isabell Kraemer sweater I love is called ARWEN. Not Antwerp. Or Azula. Why don't I write these things down?

Sorry there's no cute Knitty picture this time. Not sure what happened there... But the episode will still play if you click it and you can find all that stuff I mentioned on the podcast (and some I forgot) below.

And click here for pics of the new designs I talk about in this episode!

Show Notes

Laphroaig Hat

Baker Street Shawl

Montague Street Hat

Manos del Uraguay Silk Blend

Daphne and Delilah by Rebecca Danger

Sassy Narwhal picture

Sassy Narwhal yarn by Hue Loco

Madelinetosh Merino Light in Pelican

Arwen by Isabell Kraemer

Penguono by Stephen West

The Doodler by Stephen West

Toph by Wooly Wormhead

Portage by Melissa Schaschwary

The Grocery Girls Podcast

The Fruity Knitting Podcast

Kristy Glass's Rhinebeck Sweater video

Episode 14: On the Joys of 100% Wool and Knitwear Design

2017-08-11T05:32:00.003-07:00

Hello Knitters!

In this episode, I SAY that I'm going to give my opinions on the pros and cons of two woolen spun yarns, but upon reflection, I don't actually give my opinions at all. I present the facts and leave you to form your own opinions. Isn't that democratic of me?

Also, I forgot to mention that one of my favorite podcasters is knitting my Gigi sweater! Tracie of the Grocery Girls podcast got her kit from Barrett Wool in the Sherwood colorway and will be casting on soon. If she talks about it on the podcast, I might bust from joy. (I'm such a nerd...)

P.S. Madelinetosh Tosh Sock is 100% merino wool and is a superwash. Just as I suspected...

See below for links to the stuff I talk about here. I hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to drop me a line if you want to. I love hearing from you guys! :)

Shownotes

Brooklyn Tweed Shelter

Barrett Wool Co. Wisconsin Woolen Spun

Fruity Knitting Podcast