Comments on: YarnCraft Episode 14 :: Putting Knit & Crochet Together

By: Lion Brand Notebook

Lion Brand Notebook — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:46:22 +0000

[…] this episode, our focus was on combining knit and crochet, but in Stash This, we discussed great projects for […]

By: Anne-Marie in South Africa

Anne-Marie in South Africa — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:06:07 +0000

I love your podcasts! They make me wish that I could knit all day. Keep up the good work, you guys!

By: YarnCraft

YarnCraft — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:53:28 +0000

Hi Arlene,

We’re just too excited about Sock-Ease to keep it to ourselves! (Although, I’m betting it was Liz who brought it up, not me–she loves knitting socks.) Keep an eye on the E-Newsletter for it, since we will definitely announce it there first. Check with your local stores about whether or not they will be carrying it, since each store has a different stocking schedule of when they introduce new yarns.

~Zontee~

By: Arlene in Northern NJ

Arlene in Northern NJ — Sun, 04 May 2008 01:15:05 +0000

I’ve been enjoying the podcasts, and you’ve asked for questions. Okay, here’s one: Zontee, why do you tease us with product that isn’t available yet??? That was not very nice, talking about Sockease, when the rest of us are waiting to get our hands on it! So, when will Sockease be available to the rest of us? Will stores like Michaels, JoAnns, or A.C. Moore carry it?

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 03 May 2008 02:06:16 +0000

Thanks for the response!

Now I have a question: Liz, I heard you say you have bunnies! I LOVE BUNNIES! I would have one if my apartment allowed it. How can you keep them in New York? Do you live in an apartment? Do they get exercise? Do you take them on “hops”? AND, are you the creator of all those bunny amigurumi patterns that keep popping up on the Lion Brand website? I am so excited to see a variety of them! I have only tried the Best Bunny pattern but I intend to try them all. I am hoping to get more into amigurumi, even though I don’t know much about it. (That would make another good podcast! - talk about the history of amigurumi, etc.)

By: Mari

Mari — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:29:48 +0000

Thanks — I will check them all out.

I have one more question. I am modifying an afghan pattern from full size to baby size, and I don’t want to buy too much yarn. I have scaled everything (hook size, starting chain, and number of rows) back by 75%. Should I reduce the number of ounces of yarn by the same percentage since I am changing weight as well?
The pattern calls for 49 ounces of worsted weight yarn. Would I buy 36 ounces of baby weight yarn, or will it be less than that? I am trying to reduce my stash–not increase it. Thanks!!!!!

By: YarnCraft

YarnCraft — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:36:59 +0000

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for leaving your questions and comments!

Grace, I’m glad you like the mesh stitch. It works up beautifully and is easy to memorize!

Melissa, we’ll definitely keep that in mind for a future episode.

Mari, don’t forget to check out the Lion Brand Notebook for a behind the scenes look at certain podcast episodes. You can also check out our Ravelry profile to see our latest projects, or if you’re not on Ravelry, check out our page at Flickr.

By: Mari

Mari — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:49:06 +0000

I would like to know where to buy discounted yarn. I live in Alabama, and WalMart is carrying less and less varieties of yarn. I give away everything I make (baby blankets, wheel chair bags, lap robes, etc.) and really need to find a cheaper source of yarn. I would like to try some of the new yarns mentioned on the podcasts and shown in the patterns on the website. Not to mention, I am always running out of yarn, and I don’t have much patience to wait for it to come in the mail.

Love the podcasts! Which they were video as well as audio. I would like to see your faces and your current projects.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:22:18 +0000

I don’t have a question, but a request - you should talk about different types of crochet on the podcast, such as broomstick needle or using an afghan hook. I do both and find them fascinating so I think others will too!

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:44:06 +0000

I really dug this podcast - I am sooo ready for spring knitting! Socks, tops & market bags! I’m trying to peice together a design for another knit market-style bag using the Mesh stitch from the stitch finder. I’m swatching now and I know a store in midtown that stocks a nice color variety of LB cotton.