Make every project special by adding that extra something. In today’s episode, the YarnCraft girls talk embellishment. Liz and Zontee talk about intarsia, Fair Isle, and other color techniques, as well as duplicate stitch, cross stitch, and embroidery. We take a look at Picture Perfect Knits, a new book with great charts for these techniques. We then talk about trims and edgings, tassels and fringe, flowers, and other embellishments. Learn tricks to make these classic techniques new again. Visit our StitchFinder for various knit and crochet trims, or check out our newsletter for the Trim of the Week.
Patterns discussed include:
- Intarsia Brocade Afghan (paid pattern)
- Felted Snowflake Tote
- Branching Out Bag (paid pattern)
- Everyday Textured Tote
- Just Ducky Baby Afghan (paid pattern)
- Ruffled Spirit Scarf
- Patrick’s First Sweater
Nicky Epstein, master of embellishment techniques, joins us for an interview in this fun and informative episode. Find out what’s the one piece of advice she gives to yarncrafters! Click here to see her books.
Also, find out how you can add flair to everything from gifts to memory boards with yarn!
Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life – Discover how variations on using multiple yarns held together can add depth and texture to your projects.
Patterns discussed include:
- The Wonderful Wallaby (pre-printed paid pattern)
- Over Easy Poncho
- Custom Mixed Color Bag
- Glowing Colors Afghan
To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! Our next episode will be about fall trends. Do you have a favorite fall project? Leave a comment and tell us about it!
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Theme music is “Boy with a Coin” by Iron and Wine, from the PodSafe Music Network.
Show Notes:
00:12 Intro and welcome
01:18 Embellishing your projects
15:03 Interview with Nicky Epstein
23:17 More ideas from Liz & Zontee
27:29 Stash This
34:15 Thanks to our guests
September 10th, 2008 at 8:12 am
There seems to be an error opening the file. Also the direct dowload page won’t load. I can listen to #23 just fine. So seems the problem is just with #24. Thanks for such a great podcast!
September 10th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Like Sarah, I can’t get podcast #24. I just get a message about some “Error” I have made! Help! I need my Zontee and Liz fix!
September 10th, 2008 at 8:41 am
This pod cast isn’t working. And I really want to listen.
September 10th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Hi Everyone,
Sorry for the technical problem–the podcast should be up and running now!
~Zontee~
September 11th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Hey girls–this episode is still not available via iTunes. The feed refuses to update for me.
I’ve downloaded the episode directly, and so far it’s been working.
Thanks for the podcast!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:57 am
It is so annoying that I get the emails and it promises certain info ( this week it was info on making things for soldiers and last week it was something else) and when I click the link I never see what was promised. Perhaps it’s only for people that want to hear a podcast but I really HATE podcasts and I don’t want to have to download one on my slow internet to get the info that I came here for. NOT PLEASED
Zontee says: Hi Rebecca, sorry for the confusion. The newsletter did in fact have an article about knitting & crocheting for soldiers in it. The podcast is on embellishing, specifically. Articles are further down your newsletter, and you may have to scroll down to see pictures and articles. If you don’t see any pictures or graphics at all, then you may need to add our domain (@babysoft.lionbrand.com) to your “safe sender list” or you can always see our newsletters online at LionBrand.com by clicking on the “Newsletter Archive” link on the left-hand side.
September 14th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Still not fixed on iTunes. Only episodes 15 - 23 are available from iTunes as of today. I can listen to 24 at the website but I love listening on my iPod. Any idea when this issue will really be fixed?
September 15th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Also not getting podcast from i-tunes.Have been trying for 4 -5 days. Can listen on the computer but I would like it on my ipod. Help as I am missing the most recent episode which looks like a good one
September 15th, 2008 at 11:13 am
Hi Ladies,
We’ve already let iTunes know that there’s a problem. In the meantime, please right-click (Ctrl+click on Macs) on the “Direct Download” link above and save the file to your computer. Then you can import it into iTunes like you would any other sound file, and when you sync to your iPod, you can upload it. Hope that helps!
~Zontee~
September 19th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Hi, I’m pleased with this episode because you ladies talked about embellishments and color work, this is very interesting matter for me. It is good to discover that we don’t need to weave like crazzy in the ends , it’s easier to carry the yarn strands toghether like you’ve said in the podcast. Thank’s!
September 20th, 2008 at 12:32 am
I’m inspired now to do more embellishments after listening to this podcasts.
September 20th, 2008 at 11:00 am
I made the fast finish throw….did not add the fringe, but knitted 8in I-cords. 4 I-cords per corner, each cord an individual corner. Then gathered the 4 I-cords together and made an overhand knot.
September 29th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Hi there - I’m still having problems importing this file into iTunes. Can you please contact them again about updating the podcast with episode 24? Thanks!!
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Hi Everyone,
Episode #24 is now on iTunes!
~Zontee~
October 20th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
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