Episode 52: Bonus Episode and Advent Announcement
Episode 51: I’m sorry for the things I said when it was winter.
Episode 50: “Classy”
Episode 49: Merry Christmas
Episode 48: Won’t You Be My Neighbor
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Queen Emily’s Projects
- Panda by Susan B. Anderson knit in Knit Picks pallete black and white with cardigan knit out of an unknown worsted weight yarn.
- Animals and dresses knit from Julie Williams patterns. Cascade Eco Duo and Heritage Duo
- World’s Simplets Mittens by Tin Can Knits knit in Malabrigo Rios in Peachy and Yarnbrary Memoir Worsted in Don’t Bother Me I’m Reading.
- Scrappy socks in a variety of leftovers.
- Socks in Hedgerow Yarns in OOAK colorway.
Queen Deborah’s Projects
- World’s Simplets Mittens by Tin Can Knits knit in a variety of scraps.
- Socks knit in Dragon Hoard Yarn in the When I Kiss the Teacher colorway.
- Socks knit in West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway.
- Wondrous Dishcloth by Jooles Hill knit in Plymouth Yarn Cleo.
- Woolen Explorer Cardigan from Rugged Knits by Andrea Rangel knit in Madelintosh OOAK colorways.
- Everyday Slouchie Beanie by Trysten Molina in Candy Shoppe Yarns in Cream Soda colorway held with Butterscotch colorway in cotton candy base. Pom pom by Fffabuknits.
- Socks in Ella’s BB8 inspired yarn.
Other Special Mentions
- How to Sew Little Felt Animals book by Sue Quinn
- Sew Sweet Violet
- Southern Sparrow Handmade – embroidered project bag.
- Molly Klein Designs – Project Bag Swap.
- Sherry Iris – embroidered Tapestry bag.
- Terrace Wrap by Purl Soho – sample knit in Yarnbrary Classic Sock knit in Opera Dancer’s Daughter. Knit with a US size 6 needle, instead of the size 4 called for in the pattern.
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Episode 47: Unfinished Business
Come join our Facebook Group! We’d love to have you join us for discussion about current episodes and projects as well as other sharing and possible giveaways! We had a fantastic time with our Heart and Hearth MAL. The rules were to knit, crochet, or sew something for your kitchen and share some of your favorite kitchen and hearth memories! The winner of our giveaway is receiving a beautiful bag from Crafty Cleggs and a skein of Plymouth Yarn Cleo for you to make a luxe dishcloth! The winner is Wendy Solomon! Congratulations Wendy!
For shop news for Yarnbrary and Candy Shoppe Yarns, please see links in the side bar.
Queen Deborah’s Projects
- Everyday Slouchie Beanie by Trysten Molina in Candy Shoppe Yarns in Cotton Candy colorway held with Mint colorway in cotton candy base. Pom pom by Fffabuknits.
- Frances Socks (pattern coming soon) by Emily Clawson in Candy Shoppe Yarns in the Carousel colorway with a Seafoam mini.
- Socks in Candy Shoppe yarns in Can You Imagine That colorway with Strawberry mini. Tubes were cranked by Loretta @sweethavenarts
- Father Cables Hat by Yoth Yarns and Puffy Hearts Softie in Lichen and Lace in the Grey Pumpkin
- World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits knit in scraps.
- Woolen Explorer Cardigan from Rugged Knits by Andrea Rangel knit in Madelintosh OOAK colorways.
- Socks in Dragon Hoard Yarns in the When I Kiss the Teacher colorway.
Queen Emily’s Projects
- Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli knit in Yarnbrary Classic Sock in a OOAK colorway.
- Monkey Socks (no purl version), in Piratenwolle, unknown colorway
- Granny Stripe blanket. Crocheted with a 3.5mm hook. Base chain 239. I work each color down and back twice, which uses almost exactly 20 grams.
- Sparkle Cardigan by Joji Locatelli in Yarnbrary Classic Sock in the Bookworm colorway. Modified to knit in stockinette instead of texture and with 3/4 length sleeves.
- New sock design coming up in my Marianne Dashwood colorway.
Other Special Mentions
- Gorgeous handwoven blanket in Candy Shoppe Yarns colorways woven by the amazing Nicky Winteron @clarapeggoty
- Yarn Cafe Creations
- Sew Happy Jane
- Western Sky Knits
- Crafty Flutterby Creations
- Rock ‘n’ More Accents
- Charms by Manda at Little Bitty Delights
- Crocheted infinity scarf – Wildflowers Infinity Scarf by Taralee Duffin @taraleeduffin
- Embroidery bag and mini skeins by Molly Klein Designs
by Episode 46: For the Love of Knitting
Come join our Facebook Group! We’d love to have you join us for discussion about current episodes and projects as well as other sharing and possible giveaways! We are also running our Heart and Hearth MAL through September 30th. You can knit, crochet, or sew something for your kitchen and share some of your favorite kitchen and hearth memories! Our giveaway from this MAL is a beautiful bag from Crafty Cleggs and a skein of Plymouth Yarn Cleo for you to make a luxe dishcloth!
For shop news for Yarnbrary and Candy Shoppe Yarns, please see links in the side bar.
Show notes
Deborah’s Knitted Finished Objects:
- Wondrous Dishcloth by SewSweetViolet in Plymouth Yarn Cleo
- Socks, using the toe and heel from Soul Sisters by Jooles Hill and Ami Lowden, knit in Candy Shoppe Yarns in Festival Fizz and Marshmallow.
- French Meringue socks by Vanilla Wool, knit in Dragonhoard Yarn Lore base in Rewrite the Stars.
- Agrumes Shawl by Christelle Nihoul, knit in Candy Shoppe Yarns in Rock Candy Liquid Candy and Lime Cotton Candy
Deborah’s Knitted Works in Progress:
- Frances Socks (coming soon from Emily) knit in Candy Shoppe Yarns in the Carousel colorway with a Seafoam mini skein. Project bag and charms by Little Bitty Delights.
- Socks for Jason, knit in Dragonhoard Yarn Shepherdess Base in When I Kiss the Teacher.
- Fusion blanket of Deborah’s own design.
- Preparing to knit the Woolen Explorer Cardigan in the Rugged Knits book by Andrea Rangel. To be knit in a variety of OOAK colorways in Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage.
Emily’s Knitted Finished Objects:
- Wondrous Dishcloth by SewSweetViolet in Sugar and Cream and in Chunky Thread by Lori Holt.
- Finished object by my Abby – In Threes Baby Cardigan out of her own hand-dyed yarn
- Socks knit from Fuzzy Cactus Yarn in Thrift Store Bookshelf colorway and the contrast is Sweet Tea Yarns in Rose Gold colorway. My own made up pattern.
- Monkey Socks in Sweet Tea Yarns in Rose Gold colorway.
- Shortie socks in Dragohoard Yarn unknown colorway. But I love it!
- All of the Lights Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, knit in Yarnbrary Classic Dk in Sonnet.
- Boho crochet wall hanging of my own design. Made with Bernat Maker Home Dec in cream.
Emily’s Knitted Works in Progress:
- Cardigan using the shape and stitch counts from the Sparkle Cardigan by Joji Locatelli. Knit with Yarnbrary in Bookworm colorway.
- Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, knit with Yarnbrary Classic Sock in Serendipity colorway.
Additional Mentions
- Little Robin Cottage project bag and stitch markers. Check out her coupon code, good for 15% off through October 1st using coupon code QUEENSOFTHECASTLE
- Sherry Iris amazing embroidered project bag and hand dyed yarn in the Lydia and Elizabeth colorways.
Sewing Finished Objects from both of us
- Emily’s apron
- Deborah’s pajama bottoms using Burda 6742
- Emily’s Pinwheels and Prairie Points quilt by Jodi Nelson.
- Nadia’s quilt for her youth group leader.
- Emily’s scrappy coasters (matching my Pioneer Woman insulated cup.
- Deborah’s corset for Ella from Simplicity 1091
- Deborah’s corset for herself from Butterick 4669
- Emily’s dress for Abby – self drafted pattern
- Emily’s doublet and shirt for Richard from Simplicity 4059
- Emily’s Lonestar Sawtooth Variation crib quilt by Amy Smart – Diary of a Quilter.
by Episode 45: Snippets Make an Appearance
We are back on the blog! It’s been a long while but we are happy to be bringing our show notes back, and posting them here. In this episode we will do a life update, announce giveaway winners, talk about works in progress, finished objects, and we’ll be bringing back snippets from the past! Lastly, we’ll have some shop news. Enjoy!
We are SO grateful to all of you who entered our giveaway and lent your support to Operation Underground Railroad by completing their free online training about how to recognize human trafficking and what to do if you spot someone being held in that situation. Please continue to support them in any way you can! See the video for the winners.
Come join our Facebook Group! We’d love to have you join us for discussion about current episodes and projects as well as other sharing and possible giveaways!
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Show notes
Deborah’s Finished Objects:
- On the Road Shawl by Janina Kallio , knit in Yarning Apart Yarning Basics in Lagoon and Sweet Tea Yarns sweet sock in 80’s Windbreaker.
- Pajama bottoms made from Simplicity 3796.
Deborah’s Works in Progress:
- Socks, using the toe and heel from Soul Sisters by Jooles Hill and Ami Lowden, knit in Candy Shoppe Yarns in Festival Fizz and Marshmallow.
- French Meringue socks by Vanilla Wool, knit in Dragonhoard Yarn Lore base in Rewrite the Stars.
- Socks for Jason, knit in Dragonhoard Yarn Shepherdess Base in When I Kiss the Teacher.
- Agrumes Shawl by Christelle Nihoul, knit in Candy Shoppe Yarns in Rock Candy Liquid Candy and Lime Cotton Candy
- Country Cottage Needleworks Welcome to the Forest collection.
- Lizzy Kate Tiny Tidings 21
- Pattern from book: Agenda 2018 Un amour de chat
Emily’s Finished Objects:
- Love Note Sweater by Tin Can Knits, knit in Yarnbrary Classic Sock and Fantasty Fluff in Opera Dancer’s Daughter
- Socks knit in Hedgehog Fibres Twist Sock in Genie.
Emily’s Works in Progress:
- Boho crochet wall hanging of my own design. Made with Bernat Maker Home Dec in cream.
- Shortie Socks in Dragonhoard Yarn.
- All of the Lights Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, knit in Yarnbrary Classic Dk in Sonnet.
- Country Cottage Needleworks “Forest Deer” from Welcome to the Forest collection.
by Update on Patterns by SaltCityKnits
I have been receiving lots of questions, and I knew I needed to explain what is happening with all my patterns, formerly available on Ravelry.
There has already been loads of discussion about the decision Ravelry has made in banning certain members, and I don’t feel I have anything great to add to the discussion. I will just say that I agree wholeheartedly with everything that is mentioned here by Stephanie Knipper. In short, I know that Ravelry, as an independent, private business, has the right to make the rules in their own space. I also see it as my right and duty to spend my time and money in places that I can support.
To that end, I have chosen to remove my patterns from Ravelry and host them here, on our site instead, at least for the time being. It will take some time to get that sorted out, and I’m not sure yet what I will do about future designs. Please be patient with me while I get the details sorted out and make each pattern available.
I hope that there will be a movement to create more alternate platforms for publishing, purchasing, and storing digital pattern purchases in the future that can be free from political wrangling.
All my love,
Queen Emily
by Epidsode 34: Because We Need Another Craft
Contact Us You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Find Queen Deborah’s gorgeous project bags on Etsy.
Find Queen Emily’s patterns on Ravelry.
Find Queen Emily’s yarn at The Yarnbrary.
Congratulations to our giveaway winner! Shawntae has won three book progress keepers from Yarnbrary by sharing with us some of her favorite reading ideas. Please contact Queen Emily via Ravelry with your contact info.
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Le Grand Livre des Agendas Point de Croix cross-stitch pattern book
– pattern in book is les Violettes de Toulouse
Knitterly Things in Sum-sum-summertime colorway
New Depths Short Row Heel by Becky Sorensen
Yarnbrary yarns in Romeo colorway
Shortie socks with elastic thread from Episode 33
China Rose Wrap by Sweet Georgia Yarns
OOAK colorway by Yarnbrary yarns
Yarn Cafe Creations in Barb colorway
Queen Emily’s Projects
Schoppel Wool Jeans Ball in Mueller’s Esel
Cozy Memories Blanket
Bluebird Cardi by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Yarnbrary yarns Harriet Smith colorway
Aria Socks by Emily Clawson – pattern coming June 15.
Yarnbrary yarns in L.M. Montgomery
Self drafted dress, sewn in brushed poly spandex knit from Girl Charlee Fabrics.
Dandelion and Dogwood self-striping yarn in Bloom colorway
Bluebird Cardi by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Yarnbrary yarn in The Eltons colorway.
Elizabeth Shawl by Dee O’Keefe
Yarnbrary yarns in Charles Dickens colorway on Memoir Singles Lace
Other Mentions
Yarn cozies and needle organizer by Cuckoo 1876