 I enjoy adding a little fiber to my holiday gifts. Sometimes it means I use yarn as ribbon on boxes. Other times I have knitted/crocheted/crafted yarny gifts for friends and family. A few years ago Amanda knitted tiny mittens anad sweaters our of left over yarn from gifts for tags. This year I think I will be including pompoms for bows on my gifts that can be later added to trees. What do you like to add to your gifts?
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Amanda and I chatted at the end of Septmeber. Check out our chat and look for our next one this Sunday! Hey Guys! It's been a little while since I have updated you on what's been going on around Redheads Unraveled. I've been brainstorming and scheduling new classes for summer and fall. I'm excited to share those with you now so you can add them to your calendar! Yoked Sweater Tink Group KAL- Tuesdays in June and July 1p-4p @ Rick's Bakery, Rogers Social knit group knitting sweaters together. Join us for fun and support! Year of the Sweater- Yoked Sweater Colorworked yoked sweaters are everywhere on Ravelry. Using TinCanKnits' Strange Brew recipes, we will be constructing a sweater of your choice. You will get to design and build the sweater to your liking. In the 1st session we will be covering yokes from the top down or arm pit up. In the 2nd session, we'll cover the body and the sleeves, and in the 3rd session we will be steeking and other finishing ideas! Dissent Cowl by Carissa Browning July 5th & July 19th 2:30-5:30 @ Rose Spring Studio Carissa Browning recently released this gorgeous collar celebrating the Notorious RBG. Just using 2 contrasting skeins of DK, you too can make this stunning collar/cowl to bejewel your upcoming fall and winter outfits. Pattern is available on Ravelry for $5: Dissent Cowl by Carissa Browning Two at a Time Socks- Fish Lips Kiss Heels- Schedule your sessions today! No more second sock syndrome! Toe up Socks can be tried on as you go and utilize all the yarn possible with your socks. Your socks will always match too! We will be learning Judy's Magic Cast On, short row heels, an alternative to wrap and turns, and Jeny's Surprisingly stretchy bind off. Pattern is Fish Lips Kiss ($1 on Ravelry). The goal is to finish a pair of socks by the end of the summer! Two color Brioche Knitting KAL review- July 16th 10-12 during Knit Wits @ Red Scottie Fibers Knit Wits Group- Review BRK BRP and increases and decreases, plan a gauge swatch for the Ramble Wrap by Andrea Mowry KAL Ramble Wrap Knit Wits KAL- August 6th, August 20th, September 3rd, and September 17th 10-12 @ Red Scottie Fibers Simple two color garter rows and brioche herringbone make for stunning shawl.. Join the KnitWits of Eureka Springs as we tackle this Andrea Mowry assymetrical triangle and make some gorgeous creations just in time for fall. Ramble by Andrea Mowry pattern is available on Ravelry for $7. ​Dissent Cowl (Mosaic colorwork) - August 15th and August 29th 10-1 @ Red Scottie Fibers Carissa Browning recently released this gorgeous collar celebrating the Notorious RBG. Just using 2 contrasting skeins of DK, you too can make this stunning collar/cowl to bejewel your upcoming fall and winter outfits. Pattern is available on Ravelry for $5: Dissent Cowl by Carissa Browning Plan Your Gift Knitting with Ravelry and your Stash- August 30th 10-1 @ Rose Spring Studio ​The gift giving season is just around the corner. We have been working on our gift basket all year, but now its crunch time and that stash needs to be addressed. In this lecture based class, we will be looking at using Ravelry search terms and features to help you find the perfect project to go with your yarn. We will also learn techniques for estimating how long it will take you to finish your projects. Handkerchief Cowl (1pm-4pm) and Shroom Hat (9am-12pm)- September 10th @ Red Scottie Fibers Fast and fun bulky yarn knits can be finished in about 6 hours of enjoyable knitting. Let's learn a couple of new skills together and get ready for chilly weather with these versatile knits Pattern: Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho (free) a secondary cowl pattern will be provided with the class and Shroom Hat (free) Bulky Series: Fast Fun and Done-​ Shroom Hat September 13th 2-5 @ Rose Spring Studio Bulky yarn makes for some fast fun projects that will be done before you know it. With these 4 free patterns we will make some fabulously warm accessories for your winter wardrobe. Shroom Hat uses lace to make the heavy yarn feel light and perfecrt for Arkansas winters. Bulky Series: Fast Fun and Done-​ Marshmallow Fluff September 20th 2-5 @ Rose Spring Studio Bulky yarn makes for some fast fun projects that will be done before you know it. With these 4 free patterns we will make some fabulously warm accessories for your winter wardrobe. Marshmallow Fluff is a fun cowl that uses texture to create visual and knitting interest. Fall Shawl: Remix- September 21st and October 5th 10-1 @ Rose Spring Studio Knitted in DK weight yarn, this triangle shaped shawl is perfect for fall in Arkansas. The linen stitch is easily memorizable and you will knit the lacy border as you go. In the first session we will set up the body of the shawl and in the 2nd session we'll tackle the knitted on border. Pattern availabel on Ravelry: Remix by Sandra Marie Dooley $4.50 Two at a Time Mitts- September 21st and October 5th 2-5 @ Rose Spring Studio Mrs. Weasley Mitts by Natalie Miller has been in my queue for years. This free pattern looks great in solids, tonals, or a varigated hand dye with a beautiful cable that continues up the back of the hand. We'll finish them in one go with our TAAT method. Bulky Series: Fast Fun and Done-​ Never Fading October 4th 2-5 @ Rose Spring Studio Bulky yarn makes for some fast fun projects that will be done before you know it. With these 4 free patterns we will make some fabulously warm accessories for your winter wardrobe. Never Fading by Lete's Knits is a fun 3 color triangle shawl perfect for knitting while binge watching your favorite new Netflix series and then cuddling under when the weather turns colder. Bulky Series: Fast Fun and Done-​ The Minimalist October 25th 2-5@ Rose Spring Studio Bulky yarn makes for some fast fun projects that will be done before you know it. With these 4 free patterns we will make some fabulously warm accessories for your winter wardrobe. A lace and cable capelet, The Minimalist uses 3 skeins of your favorite bulky color that will be perfect for keeping the chill off inside and outdoors! There will be some more dates scheduled soon with Gingiber Studio in Springdale, AR as well. Want to suggest a class or build one that works just for you? Schedule a class with me anytime! I am super excited to add these dates to my calendar. Be sure to check here and my calendar to see where I'm knitting this week! Katy will be offering the following classes through the end of June in Northwest Arkansas at local yarn stores. Toe Up Two at a Time Socks Mockingbird Moon Saturday: March 2nd, March 16th, March 30th, and April 13th 3pm to 5pm $40/ student No more second sock syndrome! Toe up Socks can be tried on as you go and utilize all the yarn possible with your socks. Your socks will always match too! We will be learning Judy's Magic Cast On, short row heels, an alternative to wrap and turns, and Jeny's Surprisingly stretchy bind off. Pattern is Fish Lips Kiss ($1 on Ravelry). The goal is to finish a pair of socks by the end of the class. 50-100g sock yarn (I prefer at least 75/25 superwash wool/nylon), US1.5 (2.5mm) 40" circular, cardboard scrap 2 Color Brioche Red Scottie Thursday: March 14th 10am-1pm $35/student Brioche is the trend of 2019 in knitting. 2 color double sided ribbing makes stunning products and really its not as hard as it sound, If you can knit, purl, and yarn over, you can brioche! The 2 color class will be focusing on a hat or a scarf pattern. If you are just wanting to get started a one color cowl will also be available. 200 yards (100 yards each of contrasting colors) worsted weight yarn, US 4 and US 6 16in circulars US 6 DPN, 5 stitch markers Year of the Sweater: Portage Mockingbird Moon Friday: March 15th, March 29th, April 12th, and April 26th 11am-2pm $50/student A cozy cardigan with a shawl collar, long sleeves, pockets, and gorgeous cabled details. This class will talk about sweater gauge, cables, raglan shaping, and top down sweater constructiion. Gauge swatch homework is provided 2 weeks prior to the start of class. The Portage pattern is available on Ravely for $6.50. 1700-3000 yards of DK, US5 32" and DPN, US6 40", US7 32" and DPN, 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle Gift Knits Series Mockingbird Moon March Heather - Headband; April Deb Grumpy Octopus Cup Cozy; May 11th 11-2 Rachel Lace Cuffs; June 8th 11-2 Katy Felted Bowl $10/ student/ class You know that moment when your friend's birthday suddenly shows up on your calendar? Or a new neighbor moves in? A friend retires? Those times when you need a gift right then? Here is your chance to fill your gifting basket. One 3 hour workshop each month will give you time to work on your project and get any help with fix its. Pattern costs vary. March: 200 yards chunky; April: 75 yards dk; May 50 yards fingering; June: 100 yards worsted wool Market Bag: Knitted version Mockingbird MoonSaturday: March 16th and March 30th 10am-1pm $20/student The spring/summer farmer's market season is upon us. Light, stretchy, reusable bags are a great resource to carry your fabulous finds home. Deb and I are working in conjunction this year to help you knit and crochet bags for you and all your friends! The knit bag class uses the Grrlfriend Market Bag pattern found for free on Ravelry. 1 skein of Bamboo Pop, US 2 DPN, US 5 24", US 9 24", 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle Fair Isle Steeked Mug Cozy Workshop Red Scottie Thursday: March 28th 10 am- 3pm $30/student Fair isle or standed colorwork knitting is a useful technique that open doors for knitting your own yoked sweaters. We will start with a mug cozy, working increases in you design and preparing a steek panel so we can cut your knitting and make a cozy that can be secured around your favorite mug. 50 yards MC, 25 yards CC worsted weight, US 8 DPN or 32", 3 stitch markers Year of the Sweater: Deschain Mockingbird Moon Saturday: May 11th, May 25th, June 8th 2pm-5pm $40/ student This airy top is ideal for those summer evenings at the lake when you need a light top to take off the chill. Knit in 2 panels and then picking up the dropped shoulder sleeves after seaming, this simple top is a quick knit that can be modified in length to work for you! The Deschain pattern is available on Ravelry for $6.50 532-988 yards heavy worsted/aran (can hold fingering double as well 1000-2000 yards), US 10.5 32" and DPN Mosaic and Lace: The Laurelie Red Scottie Thursday: May 23rd, June 6th, and June 20th 10am-12pm $30/student A gorgeous asymetrical triangled shaped shawl is the goal of this class. The first week we will talk about picking colors and setting up increases on this garter stitch section. The second week is all about the mosaic colorwork technique. The best part about mosaic is that you only work with one color at a time! Finally in the 3rd week we will talk about reading lace charts and the basics of lace work. The Laurelie Shawl pattern is available on Ravely for ~$6.25 800 yards fingering weight (2 contrasting colors), US 6 40" cable, lots of stitch markers Year of the Sweater: Colorwork Yokes, Part 1 Mockingbird MoonFriday: June 7th 1-5pm $15/student This is the first class in preparation for designing your own colorwork yoked sweater. We will be talking about color theory, designing your own colorwork pattern, swatching, holding your yarn to maintain gauge, and planning for steeking. Class will continue in July with measuring your gauge, chosing a sweater size, and actually knitting your sweater. (3 additional class weeks, $30) Knitter's Graph Paper Journal, TinCanKnits Strange Brew Book, 10g of 2 colors of desired sweater weight, 1 needle size up from the recommended needle size for the chosen yarn weight, stitch markers, 
Amanda and Katy are chatting again and today we are talking about sweaters, holiday traditions, and upcoming plans. Show Notes Coming soon!!!
 I've had some requests for lots of different skill and project based classes as we move into the new year so I wanted to review my offerings to you. In January I'll be starting 6 new classes at local yarn stores in Northwest Arkansas! 4 are brand new projects and 2 are favorite projects featured previously. If you are interested in any of the classes I offer please check out our Class page to see what is currently in the line up. First up is the Toe Up Two at a Time Sock class, I have 3 open slots for this 3 week class starting January 4th at Mockingbird Moon in Rogers, AR. Using the Fish Lips Kiss pattern( by SoxTherapist, $1 ravelry.com)and Judy's magic caston, we will fly through a pair of vanilla socks with no second sock syndrome. This will be a quicker class than usual, but I have you set up for success. Yarn and other materials need to be purchased at the yarn store. I will be happy to make recommendations in person for you! Also on January 4th and 5th are the 9th sessions of the Building with Lace Project. We will be tackling pattern on both sides of the work. I know nupps were a little stressful last month, but we are nearing the finish line and this wrap is impressive! Saturday, January 5th we'll be starting the Archer Sweater KAL style class at Mockingbird Moon. This fingering weight sweater is top down with drop sleeves and a gorgeous lateral braid arch featured on the front and the back. Archer is a fun knit and you will be a master of short rows by the time you are done with the top! I'll be reviewing skills for a top down puller over during this class so if Archer isn't for you, but you want to complete a top down sweater by March then join me for this class! Just send me a message with your pattern so I can be prepared! Also on Saturday the 5th, the much anticipated Baby Knits class will start. Over 8 weeks we'll be covering 4 baby knit patterns. Each session will be 3 hours and will review the pattern and get you set up for success. All 4 patterns use fingering weight yarn- 250g total for the 4 projects! You can take the classes separately ($10 each) or as a set ($40) These are the patterns we will be tackling and weeks we will address each. All patterns are available from Ravelry.January 5 10-1 Newborn Vertebrae (Cardigan) from Kelly van Niekerk (free)- 50g fingering weight January 19 10-1 Anker's Suit (Romper) from PetiteKnit (~$6.50 US) - 100 g fingering weight February 9 10-1 Baby Leggings from Ruth Bendig (free)- 40g fingering weight February 16 10-1 Hosenmatz (Pants) from Mayumi Kaliciak und Antje Litzmann (free)- 60g fingering weight January 16th 10-1 (and January 30th) I'll be doing Two at a Time Mitts class at a new to me location! Red Scottie Fibers in Eureka Springs has invited me to join their knitting class line up! We'll only be meeting twice so this will be a fast one that you can wear and enjoy during the cold left in February. The pattern is Andrea Mowry's Tinsel Mitts ($6, ravelry.com). As always any yarn needed for the class needs to be purchased at the yarn store. What is a Gift Knit Basket?- I'm most excited about the class I'm starting on January 18th at Mockingbird Moon! We'll be filling your gifting basket with hand knits ready to share with the world. This series will be once a month for 3 hours. Each class will be provided independently (aka pick the ones you like!) January's project is Spiced Cocoa by Laura Ayers ($5, ravelry.com). These adorable fingerless mitts have 3 sizes based on yarn and needle size. The visual interest is created with a diagonal line of twisted stitches and the contrasting textures of stockinette and reverse stockinette. I love this pattern. It takes me about 8 hours of knitting to complete the pair. Next month we'll be working on a gorgeous cabled hat from Lete's Knits. Okay, that's all I got this month, but be on the look out for new classes next month!! The time has come to talk of yarny things: of slipped stitches and colorful string.WIPs: Amanda's Mont-Royal in Fiber Optics Kashmir Good Morning Sunshine Katy's Momma Socks (Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in Malabrigo Sock Piedras Katy's Merry Gentlemen Socks for Sarah (Fish Lips Kiss Heel and 3x1 rib) in Lolodidit Everyday Sock Merry Gentlemen We definitely give some lolodidit love today! Amanda's Tofu and Pumpkin Cats in Lion Brand Cotton Mill ends Dean is knitting an Antler Hat in Blue Ridge Fibers Symphony in Forest! FOs: Amanda's Treccionne in Tess Designer Yarn Superwash Merino Worsted (She loves this pattern!!!) Katy's Socks for Dean in mystery Rhinebeck 2016 yarn (he picked the color) Katy's Tinsels (Tinsel Mitts by Andrea Mowry) in Yarns Crazy Obsessions DK Singles in Mauvulous and Plymouth Yarn Co Superwash Merino Worsted in Natural Katy's Forest Foraging in Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok in Cast Iron and Wild Thyme Katy's Iron Gate in Malabrigo Sock in Kris and Spud & Chloe Fine Rhinebeck (NY Sheep and Wool Festival): Wing and a Prayer Farm--www.wingandaprayerfarm.com/ Leaping Llamas- Amanda's girls got to help raise and lower the limbo bar!! Due to a technical difficulty we lost some of the video fee but we picked it back up, so here is the rest of our chat where we talk alllllll about yarn!! Let's try this again!Amanda's Rhinebeck Haul-
The Girls' Sock Blanks for little triangular shawls Long Island Livestock Company- Celestial Sky for a Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho Frelsi Farm Icelandic Wool in Cream and White- 500 yards of Aran Sock yarn for the boss- She is trying the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern! Fiber Optic Kashmir and ILoveHandles Wrist Ruler in Medium Brown DragonFly Fibers-Pixie in Mermaid and Poseidon- 2 color triangular Shawl Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock! in Flahridduh-new hat for hubby!! (P.S. the missing hat has been found!) Into the Whirled Shokan Singles in North of the Wall Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in Woodberry Katy's surprise package from Rhinebeck: shelli.can Leaping Llama pin - a Rhinebeck exclusive (not in the package but we talked all about-- Clever Clover and the adorable squirrel earrings and this amazing Knit Enamel Pin Display bag by Stephanie Jessica Lau. Also do you need locking pin backs? Here is the Amazon link to the ones that Amanda has ordered before.) WeeOnes Unicorn stitch markers ILoveHandles wrist ruler in medium brown (mentioned Lo-lo Bar) Katy's Arkansas Yarn Crawl: Full set of Chiaogoo Twist 5" set (omg I love these!!!) Atenti Burnt Orange Mamallama in the Bonnie Size Fibre Natura Flax and the Resado pattern Baah! LaJolla in Sept'18 and Oct'18 Blue Sky Fibers Melange Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere- August and October (Katy's Close to You shawl- btw it was Rhinebeck 2015 Miss Babs color) Arkansas Yarn Co. Merino Sock Mini Set in Hog Wild Arkansas Yarn Co. Plush DK in Pecan ( Whiskey Kiss is from Lolodidit and its gorgeous!) for Spiced Cocoa by Laura Aylor ApotheFaery Fabrications Delightful DK for Sea Glass Stories by Justyna Lorkowska) Juniper Moon Sabine (sweater quantity!) Schoppel Boots in Platz An Der Lampe (Amanda socks) Elsabeth Lavold Silky Wool for Archer (we love Bamboo Pop btw!) Vogue Knitting Live! NYC Steeking! Planning to steek Katy's Hourglass Ombre Dying!- So excited to see what colors Amanda picks! Vintersol by Jennifer Steingass Telja by Jennifer Steigass Moraine by TinCanKnits (part of Strange Brew) Yarny Plans: Amanda's GAL Blanket- Kitchner stitch Katy has plans for 4 sweaters and lots of socks!! Awesome of the Month: How much do you love this necklace?!?! Katy has no idea where it is from (we will update when we find out!) Amanda loves Dr. Who!! check out the website here Tea Thoughts: Zest Wishes from David's Tea Autumn Chai from Plum Deluxe Green and Mint something from David's Tea not fancy coffee Please go VOTE!! Please get your flu shot!! Show us your yarn!!!! How should Amanda darn her socks? Crazy colors or dig for the original yarn? Will Katy be able to finish 4 sweaters in four months? Have an opinion about which sweater Katy should knit? Tell us about it! Katy has had a few people ask lately about their first sweater. With more than 18,000 worsted weight matches on Ravelry, picking a pattern can be a daunting task. Luckily for you Katy and Amanda have knit a few basic sweaters in the past few years and have spent just a few hours scouring Ravelry for just the right pattern for their chosen yarn. Below is a list of patterns that are a great start for your sweater making adventures! Which one is your favorite? Have you added one to your queue already?Tell us all about it! These four are totally doable sweaters! Let us know if we can help you. Classes can be designed just for you, or check out some of Katy's up coming sweater classes in Northwest Arkansas!
I can't believe its been more than 2 years since we have been able to record a video chat. Amanda and I got up early and sat down to spend a little quality time with you!Below are the links to the patterns and yarns we discuss in the video. Also check out Amanda's amazing hand sewn on badges!
We all encounter patterns that speak to us. Amanda and I use our Ravelry queues to help organize those beauties. This month we have definitely sent a few patterns back and forth in our daily messages to each other. If you are looking for a few ideas for your queue, check out the ideas below:
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