We asked for YOUR questions and you sent them in. In this episode, Liz and Zontee along with two other Lion Brand staffers Kristy and Jackie, answer your questions and giving you suggestions on all sorts of projects and techniques. We may not be able to tell you the meaning of life, but we DO explain techniques like SW (slip-and-wrap) and more.
Find out about using the Lion Brand support line (800-705-8636; Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST) and e-mail (support [at] lionbrand [dot] com). Learn about using our FAQ section and our new blog, the Lion Brand Notebook. Join the knit-along as Corinna works on the Tree of Life afghan.
Discover techniques for working with specific yarns; get advice about blocking; hear what Liz has to say about socks; and learn more about the Lion Brand offices.
Jackie joins us to talk about finding the right gauge and the 5 issues you can solve by correcting your gauge. Learn to get gauge whether you knit or crochet.
Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life – Liz and Zontee share ideas perfect for prom, weddings, and other formal events:
- Lacy Stole
- Lace Wrap
- Knit Sparkling Shrug
- Spring Fresh Shrug
- Bronze Evening Bag
- Springtime Clutch
- 1-Ball Purse
- Glittery Evening Bag
Zontee and Liz also suggest making boutonnières (for a man’s lapel) or corsages with basic flowers like our felted flowers or our daffodil pencil pattern.
For more patterns, visit our Pattern Finder.
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-350-3957 and leave us a message! Tell us what you’re working on!
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And also look for us on Ravelry.com!
Theme music is “Boy with a Coin” by Iron and Wine, from the PodSafe Music Network.
Show Notes:
00:07 Intro and welcome
01:23 What’s on Liz & Zontee’s hooks & needles?
03:37 We answer your questions
18:34 Jackie talks about gauge
23:23 Stash This
31:57 Thanks to our guests
May 8th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Liz mentioned the new Lion Brand LB 1878 wool yarn on the podcast. I just ordered a cone to make a shawl for the “afghans for Afghans” project. I really don’t know much about it…there’s not even much about it on Ravelry - no finished projects yet. I would like you to do a feature about it on your podcast. (or on the Notebook) Thanks and I love the podcasts.
May 9th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
[…] After doing a quick swatch, the the gauge worked out perfectly, with 18sts to every 4 inches, so I’m off to a pretty good start. (For more information on gauge, listen to this week’s YarnCraft podcast episode.) […]
May 9th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Sorry to say this, but I cannot stand Liz and Zontee’s voices. I think Liz has the more nasally voice, with a lot of “likes,” and “y’knows” in it. Neither one sounds particularly polished or poised.
And the fact that the podcast is really just an ad for Lion Brand is annoying too, but at least the interviews are sometimes interesting. There you have it.
May 9th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
The podcast mechanism is annoying. If you stop in the middle, you have to start again from the beginning and listen to the first part all over again! Please fix this so you can fast forward.
May 9th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Love this blog. It’s actually my first experience with blogs—i’m electronically challenged. I’m looking forward to the knit-along.
It’s exciting to log on and get helpful advice, tip and all those free patterns. I can save a bundle to spend on yarns. Thanks girls. Thanks Lion Brand!
May 9th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Can you put a link to the “leave a comment” on the blog page? I always have a hard time getting to this part.
I love the podcasts - I agree that a fast forward would be helpful.
As for the Lion Brand website, I have submitted two requests for pattern help in the past week, and have had no response. Is someone on vacation?
May 10th, 2008 at 12:26 am
These podcasts are wonderful. Since it isn’t TV, I don’t feel compelled to have to take my eyes off the task I am doing as I listen. Love when you go on field trips and interview the common folk like at the Mall of America trip!! The only sad thing is that I wish each episode was longer.
May 11th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I have a question for a future “You Asked, We Answered” episode. When a new knitting design is published can I be sure all sizes have been knit or is a design usually made in one small size and then enlarged mathematically?
thanks