2:15 i am Latvian, UK resident for 19 years. From what I hear, they would actually say One Twenty Eight for 128 😄 took me a long time to get it because when people say it like that, to my brain, they should mean the number 1.28 😂😅 discussing prices with Brits is pain for me, so I evolved in my English language to automatically say it as a proper number, example they say "it cost me only Three Twenty Five!" I immediately "ask" ( not to sound rude as if I corrected them) "really, Three hundreds Twenty Five!" 😂 so in that case they can confirm or correct 😂 (because they could mean it not as £325, but as £3.25. So confusing 😅

OMG!!! I'm driving down from Louisville by myself to go to the Nash Yarn Fest. I'm so excited that you all will be there! Would totally make my day to meet you all!

So if no one else has suggested this. Or if they have I second the motion. The Sewrella Tunisian interchangeables are my favorites. They are metal and feel so good on the hand. Love them!

Looking forward to seeing you at Nash Fest... I'll be the awkward person too shy to say hello. 😂

So tickled to find you two… and inspired to spin more! Ray, take a fine emery board to that rough spot on your crochet hook! Gonna go watch more…😊

Ray wood hooks like knitting needles are a little stickier then metal so I would think your stitches on your hook are sticking so the metal will probably make it much easier to use

Kevin, your “ yarn baby” is beautiful! Great socks guys! Ray, good luck with your TC. I had a hard time at first holding my hook with the loops on it, but it got more comfortable over time. Toni Lipsey has a review of TC hook sets. I didn’t care for TC until I watched Toni’s review and bought a Clover set, based on her review. Definitely worth watching.

Great vlog seen me through insomnia Ray looks good in his Stephen west shawl very cowboy western I agree with one of your commentators definitely Cardi & wooly pulley I call sheep in the field wooly jumpers & cows milk shakers 😂😂😂

Ray, you can put a clip on your cord when tunisian crochet to keep your work close up. and I do believe you are correct about decimal points.

Hi Ray you can try using a swivel cord for your Tunisian crochet hook. The ChiaoGoo knitting swivel cords work on the Tunisian crochet hooks. Your shawl is gorgeous and I can’t wait to see it finished!

Kevin, please show us how you do your color changes to avoid the color blips on your sock cuffs. You say it's different from how Ray does it. I'm very curious... 🧐

Hey guys, would love to invite you to participate in the Sox-A-Long 2025 Over on Ravelry that Diane from Mypinkbathtub and myself SoxyNana Alice are running for a full year. I'm sure our little group could benefit from your inspiration and knowledge of knitting! I know I have ❤❤

Wait, you guys went to high school together? 😮

I have the yarn for Slipstravaganza and would love to actually start kniting it. I'd definitely join in on an Along for it. The required yarn is 2 skeins of the main color and 1 each of the three CCs.

I usually love your podcasts and I have started to follow you on Blue Sky but not a fan of the Karen comment. 😢

I’ll be at Nash Fest! Can’t wait and hope to see you there!

In Australia they call cotton candy fairy floss❤

Hooray! I’m going to Nashville too.

We need a name change Ray to Clint

Thanks again for a great episode !

Kevin, I LOVE your traveler cowl! The colors are absolutely gorgeous! ❤❤❤

Ray use the interchangeable hooks with the swivel cables. That solves the problem of twisting.

I hear the shopping cart called a trolly. lol

Your progression of yarn use is specific to you-but as you indicated-a gross over simplification. Many people start with someone else’s leftover yarn. Some people take a class from a LYS. I started while working at an independent craft store. I have been crocheting and knitting since I was 16-so 41 years. I currently am knitting with yarn brought back from Iceland and Norway, Joanns, indie dyed yarn and knit picks. There’s no such thing as a prescribed yarn journey. All yarn is the best choice depending on the project. Experience teaches this, rather than just using a limited/curated type of yarn.

I love Tunisian Crochet I have put this shawl on my to do list I am currently converting a knit sweater pattern into a Tunisian pattern and I am really liking how it is turning out Your shawl is stunning !! You need to try the Knitter Pride Dreamz or Ginger set they are really great With larger projects unfortunately that happens its because you are only working in one direction instead of turning the work. You will figure out a way to make it work

It happens to most of us Kevin 😅 (says the woman with enough yarn to open a yarn store) . Will you be coming to Knit City Montreal this year?

Hi Kevin and Ray, couldn’t think of a US word until Kevin said basil (bay-sil, from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and I would say ‘baz-il’ I thought yes herbs ( think You guys may say ‘erbs’??. I also like cilantro instead of corinander … also randomly I prefer ‘thumbtack’ to ‘drawing pin’ . Loved the NATR hand dyed yarn 🧶 ❤❤

Hi Kevin and Ray. Glad you guys decided to visit New England Farm and Fiber, it was nice saying hi. Enjoyable podcast as always.

Hi Ray and Kevin - Ray I can understand the Tunisian hook grip issue from your explanation. I have a double headed Tunisian hook (it has a cable) that I don’t know how to use, but if I’m guessing, may act a little like knitting.

Catching up guys Laughing at make it quick what we have been watching then a K&R debate 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Ray, Toni Lipsey Reviews Tunision hooks. There is some kind that she like that has a thumb rest. I personally like the Knit Picks Radiant I yetchangeable hooks. I don't have the problem turning my hook but iti mght just be that I have been doing Tunision Crochet for so long.

Hi Kevin and Ray! Im so glad to see you on BlueSky as META platforms are no longer for me.

I like "Ya'all! AND I like that the Aussie's say "Get on I'll dink ya" We say " get on I'll double you. (on a bike) LOL

Have you heard of the British knocked up?

I'm really excited that you will be at Nash Yarn Fest. I will introduce myself so you can know one more of your listeners. Did you guys go to the same high school?? so cool that you both seem to know the math teacher. also, another favorite British word -- the windscreen (not windshield). the bin (not trash can). Biscuits (not cookies) and so many more. I like to read alot of British authors and sometimes had to look up words! I think the license is a store that sells liquor. Love your spinning results -- Kevin. And I have wanted to try Tunisian crochet for years, so thanks for the little boost. See you in March!

Kevin, I knit a lot of socks but I have never done an afterthought heel. I would love for you to post a video of how you do it as you get to the 8 inch mark on the leg and add your markers for the afterthought heel. I’d love to see a video on how you do it

Great episode. Always enjoy seeing all your wonderful projects and hearing about them. Your hand spun yarn is fantastic! Best wishes for Boston! Look forward to hearing about it.

Hi guys! Ray - I have similar trouble with Tunisian crochet. I have trouble twisting and holding the hook because of my extremely arthritic hands. It’s possible to get regular crochet hooks with grips but that won’t work for Tunisian. I’d love to find a solution because I love the look of TC. The shawl you’re making is gorgeous! Interestingly enough, I can hold size 1 knitting needles to make socks (not the shortie needles though). Probably muscle memory…

Hi Kevin and Ray, beautiful projects loving the yarn too. I have restarted to learn Tunisian crochet too and aim to make a sampler blanket with the stitches I learn. Have a great week ❤❤❤

I am sorry that I watched this on Monday because I would have asked to see your socks--especially since I am in the middle of knitting a pair for my son with the same shoe size as you Ray!!! So nice talking to you both

Prince's Hot Chicken Shack (don't go hotter than medium for your first hot chicken experience) and Jack's BBQ (my favorite bbq). Go to Haus of Yarn, best LYS in Nashville.

Hello from the UK! I’ve always loved your term “fall”. We call that season “autumn” but I think that “fall” is just so much more evocative. Your were right by the way, we always add the “and” into our numbers. One hundred and twenty eight = 128. One hundred point two eight = 100.28. It does sound jarring to our ears to say one hundred twenty eight. Might just about get away with one twenty eight. But that’s enough on that subject! 😂

Love your channel! 😃 I also love American words like awesome and gorgeous! 🤩

I’m on the same yarn buying journey 😂😂😂 I stayed at the Jo-Ann/Micheals for almost 15 years as I started crochet at age 8 or 9! After getting a proper job, started delving into indie dyed ❤

After all your sock talk.....am so eager to cast on my first self striping socks! Thanks for the inspiration! I look forward to your most informative podcast.

I kept a list of British words that differ from American words. A couple I remember are: boiler suit is overalls, a plaster is a bandaid, braces are suspenders, of course jumper is a sweater and a biscuit is a cookie.

So right Ray! No “and” unless it’s a decimal! As a teacher, I love that you remember your high school teacher ❤!

J & L rock too. I did lol when they called you out. Ray, love your shawl. Thanks for the podcast, always look forward to it.

congrat guys

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