28 October 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Two : The Yarn


Today we are talking yarn - how fun! Be sure to consider how you will wear your Basic Cable when choosing your yarn. Still have questions? Visit the Ravelry thread to get some answers: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3520152

 

Links to yarns mentioned in this episode:

Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti http://www.spirit-trail.net/category-s/165.htm

Malabrigo Rios http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/rios-25#.WBJ10eErLdQ

Cascade 220 http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Cascade220.htm

Brooklyn Tweed Shelter https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/shelter/

Flying Goat Farm (Worsted Weight at the bottom of the page) http://flyinggoatfarm.com/fgf/yarns/

Happy Fuzzy Yarn American Merino http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/products/

 

If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-cable-2

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable

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*Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (discount varies over the season, code expires 6 January 2017): http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

 

Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

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Yarn info:

-Spirit Trail Fiberworks http://www.spirit-trail.net/  - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways

-Malabrigo Yarn http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/ - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway

 

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


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21 October 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode One : The Pattern

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode One : The Pattern


Today let’s review the information on page two of the pattern. I’ll share a little bit about ease, which will help you choose the right size for you. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3516659

If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-cable-2

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!
xoxo, Kathleen
P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable
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*Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (code expires 6 January 2017): http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover
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Yarn info:
-Spirit Trail Fiberworks http://www.spirit-trail.net/ - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways
-Malabrigo Yarn http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/ - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames
instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/
twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames
ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign
music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobishert


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18 October 2016

Rhinebeck treasures. Not shown: full heart. See blog for deets. #rhinebeck2016 #happyplace


Rhinebeck treasures. Not shown: full heart. See blog for deets. #rhinebeck2016 #happyplace

Rhinebeck acquisitions (clockwise from top left): wool trivet and coasters from Dashing Star Farm (I always check out their wool-filled pillows but haven't bought one yet), @soakwash wool wash in Celebration (also good for dainty things), shearling slippers that are the BEST, a big bag of Moth Beware! plus smaller bags and refresher oil, shearling insoles for my LLBean boots, the Miss Babs (out of the paper bag) plus a pretty little stitch market, and a @mason.dixon.knitting swag bag

ETA: Also not shown: tasty treats including ricotta cannoli (get those next year), kettle corn, cider donuts, cocoa loco, and zucchini from my friend's garden. 

14 October 2016

The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Zero : Basic Cable



Are you ready for a new sweater? How about some cables? You’re in luck! Today is the preview episode for Season Three of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames. We will be knitting Basic Cable over the course of 12 weeks. Well, you’ll be knitting Basic Cable, and I will be working on a new design, Premium Cable, which has some of the same elements (so I can show you what we are talking about) but with an extra kick. I’m so excited and hope you are too! Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathle... 

If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libra... 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!
xoxo, Kathleen
P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable
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UPDATE *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (code expires 6 January 2017): http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathlee... 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libra... 

Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libra... 
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Yarn info:
-Spirit Trail Fiberworks http://www.spirit-trail.net/ - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways
-Malabrigo Yarn http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/ - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames 
instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/ 
twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames 
ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kath... 
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDame... 
music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher

Season Three, Episode Zero: Basic Cable | The Sweater with Kathleen Dames


Are you ready for a new sweater? How about some cables? You’re in luck! Today is the preview episode for Season Three of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames. We will be knitting Basic Cable over the course of 12 weeks. Well, you’ll be knitting Basic Cable, and I will be working on a new design, Premium Cable, which has some of the same elements (so I can show you what we are talking about) but with an extra kick. I’m so excited and hope you are too! Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/3512686/

 

If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-cable-2

 

Thanks for being here, and happy knitting!

xoxo, Kathleen

P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable

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*Free pattern available until 6 January 2017. You can purchase Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design

 

Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi

 

Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover

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Yarn info:

-Spirit Trail Fiberworks http://www.spirit-trail.net/  - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways

-Malabrigo Yarn http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/ - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway

 

periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames

instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames

ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign

music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher


Check out this episode!

13 October 2016

Rhinebeck 2016

Will I see you there? New York Sheep & Wool is one of my favorite fiber events. I wouldn't miss it!

me in my happy place (Rhinebeck 2015) wearing Caught in the Rigging

Look for me at the Ravelry meetups on the hill from noon until 1:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. I also plan to attend the podcaster meetup (after the Ravelry one) on Saturday.

Otherwise, keep an eye out for the woman with the big grin on her face wearing Basic Cable (more on that tomorrow) on Saturday or Bittersweet on Sunday.  Keep your fingers crossed that the weather is on the cool side.

I'll have filament buttons to hand out in exchange for hugs and moth sympathy.

I plan to start sharing the saga of the moth battle here on the blog next week.

If you won't be able to make it to Rhinebeck, follow me on social media (links in the sidebar). I'll do my best to capture the joy.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy knitting!
xoxo,