Close To You, Not Quite Enough Yarn, December 2021.

Welcome to the November 2021 episode of the “Not Quite Enough Yarn” Podcast.

This is the story of my attempt at working my way through the stash, but without enough of each single colour to make a sweater.

Thanks so much for watching. Please feel free to add any thoughts, queries or questions to the comments box below.

Hope you enjoy it.

Ravelry.com username: knittingordeath

Twitter and Instagram usernames: @knittingordeath

Email notquiteenoughyarn@gmail.com

Links:

Music: www.bensound.com, or tracks from the YouTube Audio Library


This year I am co-hosting the #accessorymal2021 with the fabulous Kellyanne of Yarn Tales By the Sea
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf5PlndZ_GxAjZ9akZErn3A


This month’s episode is named after: “(They long to be) Close to You” by The Carpenters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFx-5PGLgb4


What I’m wearing:
Cream and striped cardigan
Based on Floof by Skeindeer Knits
Worked in assorted DK weight yarns.
Ravelry Link
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingordeath/floof

Grey and rainbow stripes
Ocean Shore
https://www.garnstudio.com/pattern.php?id=4086&cid=17
Unknown Grey Boucle
Noro Kureyon Sock



Patterns and yarns:

Daisy and Storm Washcloth squares:
https://daisyandstorm.com/free-washcloth-and-afghan-square-knitting-patterns/
Rowan Summerlite DK

Adult Booties -Woodland Warmers by Claire Slade
Ravelry link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woodland-warmers-2
Little Dreams Boutique Chunky Deluxe Spot Yarn

0-6 months baby booties:
https://ericaandeleanor.wordpress.com/2019/12/05/0-6-months-baby-booties/

Stegasaurus Dinosaur Hat
http://totsandbottoms.blogspot.com/2010/12/stegasaurus-dinosaur-hat.html

Close to You Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska
Ravelry link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you

Stranded Dyeworks https://strandeddyeworks.co.uk/

Wool and the gang https://www.woolandthegang.com/

Knitting Essentials Yarn is from

Gamer Crafting https://gamercrafting.com/

Silly Little Sheep: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/sillylittlesheep?section_id=35323302

Fruitful Fusion https://www.fruitfulfusion.co.uk/

West Yorkshire Spinners https://www.wyspinners.com/

Spindles and Stitches https://spindlesandstitches.com/

Lime Green Jelly https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/limegreenjelly?ref=usf_2020




Ritual shawl by Marcelline Smith (Hey BrownBerry)
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/859524491/knitting-shawl-pattern-ritual-shawl?ref=shop_home_active_2

Made using mostly handspun yarns with fibre from:
Needle and Fred https://needleandfred.shop/
Witchcraftylady https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WitchCraftyLady?ref=usf_2020
Demelza’s Delights https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DemelzasDelights?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=781254494
And Adriafil Avantgarde


Pure Fuzz by Skeindeer Knits
Ravelry link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pure-fuzz
Made using scraps of 4 ply (fingering) weight yarn, plied with fine grey boucle.




To be made using Stranded Dyeworks “Ghosts of Christmas Past”



https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/sillylittlesheep?section_id=35323302

Podcasts I’ve been watching:
Anne (SpaKnits) of No Excuses Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjY5F4CdEegHs9txLORlv6w

Anita of Gaga Knits
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpdrWvKK7mRCjzoWBIOf1g

Aquilla of the Lefty Knitter Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXu23HMLOMaMLdX3nYMIQg

Barbara of the Flame and Fiber Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYxplfpHHvw9matJzMWlsQ

Bente of Arctic Crafts by Bente
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLhSWZ7JV7FevbWdvcRTYw

Carie of Creative Obsession
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQ3wO9iQCbtVLRDJdFCqfQ

Christine of Sweet Lavender Knits
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgtfdIJ13ZegBj5Twz7r-Q

Chevyrell’s stuff
https://www.youtube.com/user/chevyrell

Caleisha - Quirky Monday Craftcast
https://www.youtube.com/user/artsycalei

Jude of the Stranded Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/c/AmyEdwardsGreen

KellyAnne – Yarn Tales by the Sea
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf5PlndZ_GxAjZ9akZErn3A

Mandy of Mouse’s Makes
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36fhwKFaOgTY4QWZOdbrPQ

Marce of the Hey Brown Berry Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/user/BrownBerry75

Nikkie of NikkieKnits
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9w9w2PHlZNy9cA6fr6xdQ

Ramona of But I’m Knitting
https://www.youtube.com/user/romeraven81