Needles at the Ready: Episode 120

[@TheSablelou]

I just love you two so much! You bring so much joy!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you so much.

[@toomiepal]

Such a full episode. It is wonderful to see all your projects. Ray.The jacket look great. If you can be happy with the sleeve length, when your hands are in you pockets, it all looks like there couldn't be more toasty warmth. Kevin. Your spinning is gorgeous and what a beautiful array of your dyed yarns. A treat to see them. Always love the Skyler stories. Best wishes for more October.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Great seeing you at Rhinebeck, hope you enjoyed your time there.

[@WendyBarron14]

So much to enjoy in this episode. Ray, your Gambier is gorgeous; that glacier blue pop is *chef's kiss*. You'll figure out the sleeves, but maybe wait until after Rhinebeck. Kevin, your yarn dyeing game just keeps leveling up. Thank you for being such a fun part of my knitting interludes.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Wendy! Hope you are doing well.

[@DoSoKnits]

For the jacket, I do agree the fit looks great but the sleeves look a little large. Honestly I think I'd rip back to after the large diamonds and then start tapered decreases all the way down to the ribbing to bring it in and cinch them up

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks for the suggestion on the sweater sleeves. Hope you are doing well.

[@slkendall85]

Honestly the pure joy of watching half the episode, going to sleep, waking up having forgotten I didn’t finish it and then discovering I still had a half episode to watch the next day. 😂

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you so much for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it.

[@joanngrigoli5349]

I saw you with that cool bag at Skein Ray! You were chatting and knitting happily as you circulated. I knit/walk with my small Binkwaffle on my wrist but the clip is a great idea!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

It really was so convenient! I am looking to get a binkwaffle soon 😊

[@myfourhope]

Congrats on your yarn show! Love all the hats you guys are making! Your podcasts are WONDERFUL. Love hearing about your mom and fishing 🎣

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much!

[@grannynurse17]

Hi Guys! I have a Daedalus starling and LOVE it!!! It spins beautifully and is SO quiet. The bobbins are huge and hold so much yarn. I think you would be thrilled with it Kevin.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, I am looking forward to seeing one in person in a couple of weeks.

[@weshanson5761]

Missed you guys!!!! Loved this episode I watched it with my 8 year old granddaughter she has been crocheting for a year and just learned to knit. She loved the podcast and said “they seem so happy” 🥰. Oh she noticed all the cool things in the cubes behind you especially the potato lol. Love you guys.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

So awesome that she is knitting and crocheting, both are great hobbies for kids to pickup.

[@Yarnloveturtle]

Could not agree more - Skein Yarn shop is one of the most warm and welcoming stores I’ve visited. I’m just finishing a sweater as I watch this episode with yarn I purchased there last October. Wishing you much continued success! (Oooh Dockside is so fun!)

[@TheSkeinScoopPodcast]

Thank you so much, Lorien, for such kind words. ❤❤❤ Next time you come, let’s please make sure that Justine and I are at the shop!

[@woolandwishes]

Lovely time spent hanging out with you both! Loved seeing all your projects and the beautiful colour combos of yarn you dyed up! 😍 Thanks for mentioning us 🤗 Your spinning looks amazing! Love it! 💕 (Kirsty)

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you!! Thanks for always showing your spinning, it really inspired me to get my wheel out and start using it. I am totally obsessed now 😊

[@mundellcynthia1587]

Guys. I am glad you had a great time in Rhode Island. You both work so hard you deserve the good times too. Congrats Ray on the new position. They are lucky to have you. I can only imagine you make an absolute amazing nurse. I looked every day for the last two weeks for the podcast. I am so happy to have had my needles at the ready fix. Cindy

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Cynthia!

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Hi Ray and Kevin, love all your finished projects and works in progress. I use 9” circular for all my socks then dons for the toe. Your spinning looks fabulous. My sister and I are doing the MKAL this year as we did visit Stephen in Amsterdam and he helped us pick our colors. He was so helpful and we chatted with him for an hour. Have a great week ❤❤❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

That is so awesome that you got to meet him and get help picking out colors. We have yet to start, but will soon.

[@kimberlystokes5863]

Guys, please don't apologize for the length of today's podcast! I'm sitting without power,stranded due to Hurricane Helene. Watching you has been such a delightful diversion. So much great info shared, I had to watch your yarn combos for brioche knit along three times! I'm still looking for my Stephen West MKAL colors. Loved every minute!! Congrats on the great trunk show at Skein! Just love those two. Your displays looked amazing! Such a bright future ahead for you both.❤🎉🎉🎉

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Kimberly. Hope you are doing okay after the hurricane.

[@helentkalcic4417]

Glad you 2 took a week off- need to take care of yourself first!!! But so happy to see you guys are back! Kevin- wonderful to see you wear your knits! 🧶 😊love that cardigan! 10:52 Congratulations on your trunk show. What an amazing effort! I had to pick my jaw off the floor when you said how much yarn you brought! Hoping it was as successful as you hoped it could be. I love ❤️ that you say ‘we/our’ when referring to your yarn dying company - I know Ray helps out, but it’s so heart warming to see that you two are so respectful to each other! It’s really easy to say ‘I’. Ray, glad to hear you passed your math test!😂

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Helen! I am loving getting to wear the Bumpy Cardigan, it really has become a staple.

[@cshknitseveryday1021]

Hi my knitting brothers, your podcast can be as long as you want it to be and I will continue to watch. Miss you two!!!!!❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, we are happy to be back.

[@ManieMartinez]

Ray when I have run into this sort of sleeve issue I do a couple of things. I would rip back to the place where you talked about cutting it. Right after that colorwork section. Then decrease needle sizes along with stitch decreases to tighten up the arm and bring it up in length. Don't fast decrease or you will get a pointy bit where you start that. I would make sure when you do the cuff that you have gotten down at least 2 needle sizes in mm by the time you start the cuff. so 1.5 mm decrease in needles sizes down the sleeve then down another one to start the cuff. That will make it more dense and tighter so it is not so stretchy and baggy. You can also remove a few of the plain rows between the colorwork sections. Between all that you would get a smoother transition and a tighter more dense cuff so it keeps it shape better and a shorter sleeve. I hope this helps some.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you for the tips for the sleeves of the sweater.

[@josephinederouin9417]

Awesome your back yay was starting to miss you guys. You are my inspiration thank you guys❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We are glad to be back 😊

[@jenmccarthy372]

Kevin, I love the colors you choose for your Cozy Comfort Throw. I made one with Justine and Judy and I loved it. Doubling up fingering yarn made for the perfect blanket. Enjoy!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

It was nice to get back to working on it, can’t wait to see how it turns out once it is done.

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

Good eye for colors and putting them together guys. Love the sweater and I hope you make the changes on the sleeves. Congrats again in the new job. Shows how much they loved you at your old job with the send off.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you!

[@mysticmaven6261]

I love binging podcasts! Although, I found you guys at Episode 1 and have been here the whole time!!!! 🎉❤🎉❤ Both of you have progressed quite Amazingly! Love from the PNW ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Binging podcasts is so fun, we love it.

[@Cerecia61]

Yay!! 🥳 I have missed you guys. Ow I will be sitting here with my knitting, cuppa and watching you two ❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it. We are happy to be back.

[@lorirolison8298]

Glad to see you back!! 🥳So happy for ALL the success in your lives!! 🤗 Ray just roll up the sleeves on your gorgeous jacket! Kevin your yarn is amazing! Thank you both for sharing all your talents and inspiration! Two thumbs up 👍👍for Lincoln Lawyer; its a great show. Take Care; See you in a fortnite. ❤❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We loved the show!! Just finished season two lol 😂

[@angelafranklinlord8526]

Just wow! Thanks for the comprehensive recap…thoroughly enjoyed all your FO’s, WIPs, and adventures…..especially your spinning and the NATR colors! I need to review your combinations and decide. Huge congratulations 🥰

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much! We had a great month and it was so good to get back to reconnecting with you all ❤️

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

Thank you for this podcast - it was a much needed respite from our hurricane Helene disaster here in Siesta Key, FL! And thank you so much for your kind words and bless everyone else dealing with this. Kevin - your spinning is amazing! And I cannot wait to do the Bad Ass Brioche MAL, I've always wanted to try brioche so now is my chance. Just finished my first colorwork project. Ray, I actually cast on the same Guiding Light Shawl with yarn I got from NATR a few months ago, then Helene hit so haven't picked it up since. Yours looks great!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Stephanie! Congrats on finishing your first colorwork project. Can’t wait to see how your brioche shawl turns out.

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

You both just are amazing! Love your makes and I am always inspired!!! Love you both!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Sassycanuckknitter]

Wow Kevin your spinning is going amazing. I am just starting to dabble in it with a drop spindle and I am now taking a class in it. My spinning has not improved as much as yours (yet). I will be renting a wheel for the class and hopefully I can get the hang of it. Ray - I love the jacket and I think you are right that shortening the brown sections of the arms and then kitchener-ing the edges together like Kevin suggested will get the sleeves to a better length. You chose a great colour scheme, it suits you quite well.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you! I am really enjoying the process of spinning, it has become part of most of my days. Taking a class was really helpful for me, I am sure you will get a lot of taking it.

[@Sassycanuckknitter]

@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast Thank you for the encouragement Kevin. I am glad you are enjoying the time you spend spinning. Happy spinning, dyeing and knitting!

[@Mobuchholz]

Your handspun looks amazing!! You should be so proud of that, that's really impressive. I just learned to spin this year too and it's so special and exciting when you start to knit with your handspun. I just finished a cowl and working on a shawl with my handspun and it's just amazing to look at and think I made the yarn that made this. Can't wait to see when you start knitting yours up. I really love your sample of Paris in Berlin, that's such a pretty cowl! I'm always looking for one skein projects to make. Also really love your Ravenswood color, so pretty!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, I've been having so much fun with the spinning. I also finished a hat with some handspun, can already tell it will be my new favorite.

[@92ForeverHis]

Soooo glad to see a new podcast show up in my feed. Been missing y’all.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, we are glad to be back.

[@ericphilipson1604]

HI guys I have missed you this past month has been so boring without your lovely faces and chit chat welcome back it is freezing cold here in the UK, but you two bring such warmth love to you both and Skylar love Julie xxxx

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much, hope you are staying warm.

[@cherylkines2076]

So good to see y'all 🎉 Ray, I almost cried just hearing you talk about your former co-workers honoring you. Also, I know exactly how to fix those sleeves. Roll them up 😂 ❤ 😂. That's what I would do. Kevin, your spinning is gorgeous.

[@lorirolison8298]

Agree 💯 percent !! ❤👍

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Cheryl! Ray will probably leave the sweater as it.

[@ThirdStreetCreates]

Ray! I am making my first socks and LOVE the 9” circulars! I laugh every time I think about your 9” circular announcement. 😂

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Yay, so happy you are finding the 9” circulars enjoyable to knit with.

[@aileenmiles1693]

Kevin is really knocking it out of the park with the yarn dying. Gorgeous colors! The Tiger's Eye and Shady Pines combo is so striking! Looking forward to MKALing with you guys!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, I think those 2 colors are going to look great together.

[@simonebourque1061]

After having abandoned my knitting and spinning for a year due to having found a new awesome hobby, I pulled out my wips and dusted off my wheel. Who do I find on KZbin again? My favorite knitting guys!❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Simone! Welcome back, hope you are doing well.

[@Mary.P77]

Welcome home, gentlemen! You were missed and I’m glad to see you today! I’m impressed with the pictures of your event. WOW, that table is amazing and this knitter wishes I could have been there… a knitter’s dream! (((((Hugs))))) ❤❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Mary!

[@darylevangelista4758]

Love your podcasts! You can go over 2 hours all the time!

[@beatricebaker6180]

Really missed you guys, great to have you back ❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We are glad to be back and chatting with y’all.

[@BosomFemme]

Kevin, you inspired me to grab my wheel and spin a little bit while I watched! Ray, my kiddos walked in while you were talking about crying and they said “what happened to Ray!?” 😂❤ you are loved in our house!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Yay, I really have been enjoying the spinning, it was seeing other spinners that got me to give it a go. Aww that is really sweet.

[@diannacook6135]

Hi, good to see you both, Ray, glad you’re loving the new role and Kevin, love your spinning. Your yarn is glorious. Take care.xx

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Dianna!

[@darylevangelista4758]

I’m doing a similar fade with a bunch of minis, Kevin. I’m crocheting the Chain Lace Big Fat Scarf and am loving it

[@maureenholian1560]

Hi Kevin, Ray and Skylar 🐦, welcome back ! Another enjoyable and inspiring episode...Thanks! So nice to hear Skylar talking /singing in the background. He is one happy and just a little spoiled bird! ! Beautiful finished things and very impressive spinning! Wishing you much success in your new job Ray and your yarn adventure Kevin! I am so happy with my yarn purchases...such ni e yarn !!! Happy Knitting!😊❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Maureen! Skylar is definitely super happy, he loves flying around and chirping/singing.

[@mimiknitswithlove3273]

Loved this episode! What a pleasure to see all your projects, finished and in process!! If I tried to comment on everything, we'd have to have a zoom meeting LOL I hadn't realized it had been 2 weeks since I've been binging all your episodes from the beginning 😁. Feels like I'm sitting with friends. keep up the inspiration!! Kim

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much for the kind words Kim.

[@RachelB_13]

What a nice extended catch up with you both! Great episode, lots of interesting and exciting stuff! 😊

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Rachel!

[@elizabethchristie4749]

I always enjoy your podcasts and your interactions with each other. Love your wool and makes. I enjoyed seeing Skylor, I have a parakeet ( more wildly known as a budgie in thr UK) His name is Sky named by my grandson because he is blue. He is also a talker and his preferred toy is a small cat ball which he rolls around the room by pushing with his beak. I am amazed by the length of time this can keep him amused

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We call Skylar, Sky all the time. He also says both Skylar and Sky. We should try a cat ball with him and see if he will have fun with it.

[@Andracrafts]

For your first spin, that yarn is great! Your 2nd spin is amazing! Well done!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much, I have been having so much fun spinning.

[@Lenusiknit]

I love you both so much! Thank you for the podcast❤❤❤❤❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you so much.

[@valoriec]

Ray, honestly, I'd just fold the cuff back and call it done. It looks gorgeous and so cozy. Good job! And Kevin, your spinning is gorgeous! Both skeins turned out beautiful.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Valorie!

[@lisaglassberg9541]

Ray, your green and gold shawl is beautiful. It also reminds me of a crayon box with a yellow background and green diagonal stripes.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Lisa!

[@kariestimable3775]

Hello!! I have a Daedalus Magpie and Sparrow. They are incredible wheels. Solid construction but still light and stable, no rocking while spinning, even at high speeds. Quite, oh SO quiet. Super simple to adjust to. Very easy to customize if you want to use scotch or Irish tension. Not to mention how much you can get packed on the bobbins. Even my sparrow can hold 5 oz!! There is no doubt in my mind that you will love the Starling. Plus, if you have any problems at all, they have phenomenal customer service and are extremely responsive to emails. All around very much so worth the investment.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

I was able to get the Starling in one of the colors I wanted and am totally impressed with it. Can't believe how quiet it is.

[@klz4377]

Kevin, rambouillet yarn is one of my favorites, great job on your spinning. Ray,, love the hats, they are fun to knit. Please continue to showcase Needles at the Ready yarn. ❤️

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you! So far Rambouillet has been my favorite to spin.

[@debbieperea95]

Love your yarn 🧶 and all your makes!! You both are amazing knitters 👍🏻🧶🧡🧡🧡

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Debbie!

[@annicesevett5490]

I love my Starling! I started on a eew 6 and upgraded last year to a Starling and it definitely makes a difference. It’s totally worth it if you plan to continue spinning.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

I am really loving the spinning, can’t wait to see the starling in person.

[@toniabrock7677]

My suggestions for the jacket would be to take out the sleeve pick up for the smaller size sleeve also go down a needle size and eliminate a few rows of the dark brown band. It is a beautiful sweater! And it makes me want to knit one. Happy for you that the trunk show went so well. Your yarns are very lovely.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, Ray still hasn’t decided what to do with it, he might just keep it as is, since it is so cozy.

[@Kim-Lou]

Missed you Guys so much, so happy to see you back ❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

So happy to be back and getting to spend some time chatting.

[@jessys9868]

Wonderful Bob Podcast. The heavy yarn sweater jacket is stunning. I loved the yarn that has the blues in the grays that Kevin spun. Enjoyed this very much.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Jessy!

[@walentowskib]

Welcome back! Thank you for spending so much time with us today. It seems like it’d be exhausting for you, so it’s extra appreciated. You’ve been missed. 💖

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We are so happy to be back, it is always fun to sit down and catch up.

[@megginhandrigan8104]

I LOVE YOU GUYS MORE!!!! 😂 Ray- You can always kitchener the sleeve first, check the fit, and cut the excess off later. You can also steek up the inside seam of the sleeve and secure your stitches with a crochet hook if you really feel it's too wide. But in my very-humble-doesn't-matter-at-all opinion- it looks like an extra cozy jacket to me. You can totally get away with it as-is. Kev- keep spinning man. You're blowing my mind! Now if you'll excuse me... I have a beautiful shawl to knit in NATR yarn 😊😊😊 ❤Meg

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much friend!! Ray is probably going to leave the sleeves alone, it is a cozy sweater. The spinning is getting out of hand, it’s all I want to do, but having so much fun with it.

[@kimbetts4282]

Hey hey hey, great to catch up with you both ❤ Ray,I think Kevin's suggestion of cutting out, and Kitchener stitching the sable brown section (after the first section of colour work) is probably the easiest and most logical way to adjust the sleeve length. As for the depth of the raglan, I wouldn't worry about it too much. That depth will allow you to wear a jumper underneath it. What really stands out to me, from a dressmaking/tailoring point of view, is the shawl collar is not substantial enough to match the overall size of the jacket. I dont think there's enough of a roll over of the shawl collar and therefore it doesn't have enough weight to pull up the jacket . I think the collar and button band is just not wide enough. The proportions don't match the rest of the jacket. So ,I would suggest adding some more rows to your button band and collar, and Kitchener the sleeves and then see how it's fitting. I feel doing those two things would improve the fit a lot for you ❤️ Overall, it's a massive knit and I love your colours. Kevin, love the spinning! It's gorgeous ❤ and I'm loving your jacket too! You're both so great with your colour combinations. Love and hugs from Melbourne ❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Totally agree about the shawl collar, after wearing it we could see that a larger collar would be better.

[@bonnievandemark2928]

Thank you for sharing of yourselves Ray and Kevin! This wouldn't totally fix the sleeve issue...but I think rolling the cuffs up at the ribbing level is a great look and partial fix! I have made the Gambier also (like the Knitting Possee ladies) and hope the weather makes sense to wear it at Rhinebeck...my 1st time there! Hope to meet you two! 😊

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Yay, hope you enjoy your 1st time at Rhinebeck. We are hoping for some cooler weather too.

[@SusanRoberts-uk6gi]

Hi Ray, crochet takes more yarn than knitting does so a knitted project for your wool and Nash stash would probably be better as the mini skeins would not go get far in crochet. Loved the show. Glad you're enjoying your new work place sounds a great place to work.

[@Meredith36]

Another wonderful episode! Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you! 😊

[@alisoncreswick3566]

So good to meet you both. Your colors are amazing. I love the Demeter fingering base. I selected Ballet Slippers and Twilight for the #Badassbriochemal. I love how Ray is so proud of Kevin's work.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Alison! We hope you are your sister are doing well.

[@kathleenr.6549]

Laughed out loud at the Lucy comment! Your spinning is amazing. I took a class with a drop spindle and never did it again. Thanks for all the inspiration and also for regularly mentioning the metric size for the needles as I don’t know the US sizes.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Kathleen!! We really try to mention both when we remember, glad that you find it helpful.

[@lisad8731]

I love my Eel Wheel. I have had it for 2 years and spun quite a bit on it. Maybe someday I will get a wood one. They are so pretty.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

I really enjoy spinning on it, so glad that I made the purchase.

[@carolrachuk2090]

Turtlepurl yarns are from my 🇨🇦! I would love a pair of TRENCHCOAT socks. Glad to have you back boys❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

The trench coat color is so good.

[@mistyblue5312]

Absolutely adore your super bulky Gambier Jacket. I think your suggestion to cut out a bit of the chocolate section where the decreases begin and do a Kitchener - it would do the trick! Awesome knit Ray! ❤❤❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, it is a really cozy sweater.

[@amandawhite6953]

So happy to see you 🎉

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much for watching Amanda, we really appreciate it.

[@julielandy9162]

Ray the sweater is gorgeous. It's oversized and comfy. If anything, and I mean anything, you could bring the wrist cuff in a little, so it sits more at the wrist. That could be sewn, so the ribbing still libes up. But really nothing else. How cozy!!! Kevin, I love all your new colors. You are doing so well. So glad y'all are back!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Julie!

[@kima9181]

Always good to see you ... hearing Skylar in the background warms my ❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Kim!

[@knitalltheyarnpodcast5512]

Yes! Do a Litmus cowl with the woolens and nosh Ray! I believe I did 100 sts. It’s a great mindless knit. ❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Love the cowl, great pattern.

[@AlwaysYarnFirst]

I have a Daedalus Sparrow & just bought a Starling this year. I highly recommend the Daedalus. They are worth every penny! The Sparrow was the first wheel I bought. I then tried to use a traditional wheel & didn't like it as much, you are correct, it's all about the ease of drafting on the espinners.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you for the feedback, I am leaning towards the Starling, can’t wait to see it in person in a couple of weeks.

[@tacistudio]

You guys are sooo funny. Ray, if the size of the sleeves does not bother you why not just take the last brown portion and put the blue row right after the cream ? Or just undo the sleeves up to where you want it to be a bit smaller and redo without the brown section? Your jacket is so beautiful it might be worth it to redo the sleeves so you are super happy with it. And congratulations Kevin on your handspun 1:15:31 yarn… it’s amazing 👏👏👏 I just love watching you both so very much. It makes my day 💙🩵

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you!! Ray might leave the sweater as is, it is really comfy. I am so happy with the handspun, it has been really fun to go down this rabbit hole.

[@wheeltrish]

I love that Joji cowl pattern. I love that style and have several from Stephanie Lotven. I didn’t know Joji had one as well. I love this shape and will definitely be making one. They are so easy to wear and also great for a small mini skein set or single skein. I collect tons of single skeins of sock yarn but I don’t really knit socks, so go figure. Thanks for sharing that one. It’s really great. Skein seems like such a great yarn shop. I wish I lived near there.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

It was so such a fun knit, I will definitely be making more. I will need to take a look at Stephanie Lotven patterns for some more ideas, thank you for the recommendation.

[@lsdev4229]

Great episode Kevin and Ray...love your Jacket Ray. Personally, i would rip back to elbow and decrease from there with the brown and add cuff. Love the colours of your shawls. You two are so good at picking colours❤ Kevin, Love the old traditional teddy bear colour! Always great to catch up with you two and seeing what you are up to. 🥰🇨🇦Sharon.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Sharon.

[@Princessbuddy123]

Congratulations on your trunk show. It is so fun to see all of the items make out of NATR yarn. Bailey my bird was very interested in Skylar. And Ray, your coat is gorgeous and it looks so comfy. You and Ray will figure out how to fix your sleeves. Ray, your shawls and hat are gorgeous. May I make a suggestion about Skylar? Buy all of the bells that you can find. Because one day, they will be gone. I can't tell you how many toys that my bird loves that I stockpile. They are creatures of habit and when they love something, they love it.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, the trunks how was amazing. We definitely need to buy some more of the bells for him, it really is his favorite thing. We already have an extra one on standby.

[@MissSholia]

Ray, I think your colorwork cardigan looks great! Kevin, I loooove those yarn combos.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you 😊

[@leslieazucker5262]

The sweater is amazing Ray.. great job in matching the lines!! Although it’s a little big it’s not that nasty.. you’ll figure out how to adjust it .. I can’t imagine cutting or how to do it!! Can’t wait to hear about what you end up doing …

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, it is going to be a nice cozy sweater.

[@star_athena]

I just love everything going on in this episode! So great! Say hi to Skylar for me ❤❤❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Star! Hope you are doing well, he is chirping away as I type this 😊🦜

[@ThirdStreetCreates]

So glad to see you guys! Congratulations on your trunk show. I can’t wait to see your Autumn League Pullover! It’s on my first sweater list. Kevin, you will have to share you thoughts on it as a beginner sweater to knit.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you!! I will definitely talk about it once it gets on the needles.

[@kimmargittai5287]

Great episode, guys! Love the FOs and the WIPs. And your colors are to die for, Kevin! Sorry to say, Ray, that through my monitor your 3 dye lots look different. One is definitely darker and one is slightly less definitely lighter. You might need to do some alternating of skeins when you're going to be switching off.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Interesting, we will need to take a look in better lighting.

[@brittfox9038]

Someone may have mentioned this?.... handspun yarn is often heavier per yard than commercially spun yarn, depending somewhat on how you spun it and how it was prepped (worsted versus woolen). Best way I have found to check size is WPI and also gauge. Test several sections of the yarn to get a better idea of the overall weight. I learned to spin on a nano and loved it so much I burnt up the motor after 3 months. I ended up getting a Schacht ladybug which is the one thing I would grab, other than my cats, in a fire. I have also since adopted a CPW and a EEL 6. Electric wheels are great to learn on, you don't have to worry about your feet and can just focus on the fiber. Next thing you know you'll be dyeing your own braids. I much prefer it to dyeing yarn.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you for the info, I’ll check the WPI of them skeins.

[@celtic.unicorn]

Kevin, when you showed your first spin my jaw actually dropped and then I did that nervous laugh when something is so good that like shouldn't be you know? just wowed and then when you held up your second I laughed out loud. That is ridiculously good. Like seriously what is even happening right now?! Ahhhmazing

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, I’ve really been enjoying the process and so happy with how the spins have been coming out.

[@stephdeshong1240]

1:02:46 Your jacket is beautiful as it is. I would use some elastic thread on the cuffs. Just crochet on the inside to make them cinch in on your wrists. I love the inclusion of minecraft in your colors (Mossy Cobblestone). One of my favorite color combos in minecraft is with the Enderman. Black, pink, purple. ❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

That is a great idea, thank you for the suggestion.

[@pattigolden1]

Hi guys!!!! Nice to see you!! Great to hear the trunkshow went well. So happy you reopened your thread!! I can post my last project on ravelry!! I don't have/need/want Instagram. 😉

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Patti!

[@Christine13160]

I have two Daedalus wheels. An older starling mini and a sparrow. They are really well made, responsive and spin like a dream. You will not be disappointed. Spin on

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much for the feedback, I’m looking forward to seeing them in person in a couple of weeks.

[@justlivindesigns]

So for self-striping, I'm saving all of my woolens and nosh leftovers to make scrappy socks with. I'm also planning on knitting a Jelly Roll with leftover self-striping (all of the other dyers). So, if you wanted to make a blanket, you could do a Jelly Roll with all full skein of Woolens and Nosh. I also saw a dyer, Area 51 Fibers, used all of her sample sock tubes and stitched them together to make a blanket (looks like a Jelly Rollish).

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Love the idea of a full blanket with leftover self-stripping yarn, it is going to beautiful.

[@SpinDrift55]

Oh my gosh Ray….you are awesome! (So are you, Kevin!).❤️❤️❤️

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you 😊

[@rosythorn80]

The alternating cable cast video tutorial by sheep & stitch on you tube is wonderful and my go to, for anything ribbed. Good luck!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you for the info, we will check out that video.

[@KittenWAW]

HEY YOU GUYS!!! Ray: Love the sweater just the way it is. It's definitely more outdoor walk in the snow, rather than around the house doing chores, with those sleeves. There'll be plenty of times when that extra fabric will feel really toasty. If you do decide to do some kind of sewn adjustment, look into doing a lozenge shape, that will avoid or lessen the puckers at the edges. Kevin: Well, tally up one more fiber related rabbit hole. Seriously, congrats on the spinning. And, as always your colorways are tops.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you for the tip on the sweater. The spinning has been so much fun, it is getting out of hand, I see more fiber coming home with me in a coupe of weeks.

[@randie5436]

Ray your brown cardigan is just magnificent. Gorgeous work.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Randi!

[@janeenplott1104]

Love the cardigan, Ray! If it were mine, the only thing I would do is roll up the cuff a bit. It truly looks great as is but I like an over sized sweater with extra long sleeves. I like to be able to cuff the sleeve. As Always, enjoyed the episode!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Jane!

[@StaceyBeach-wu6no]

Ray, that jacket is something I wish I could have stolen from a college boyfriend to be cozy in forever. It's wonderful!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, it is going to be so comfy.

[@marinawelch3964]

I'm SO glad you're back - I missed you guys. I need to know how Ray has a stitch stopper on his US 1/2.25mm needles AND where to get that cute sock stopper?

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

He uses one stitch stopper for the 2 needles, they normally fit in the one stopper.

[@marinawelch3964]

@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast thanks 😊

[@steffanieiorio40]

Because I couldn’t be at your trunk show I wanted to make a purchase to support you guys. I went to the shop and picked a skein that knocked my socks off-- no pun intended. I absolutely fell in love with Monet’s Garden and ordered it, then I watched the video and you said it was a mistake-- Holy crap, what a beautiful mistake and I’m so glad I’ll have one.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you so much Steffanie, that color was a happy accident.

[@helenek228]

The blue and gray handspun skein is gorgeous!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, I’m so happy with how it turned out.

[@cassandras3465]

Beautiful shawl Ray! If it were my sweater, I would do what Kevin suggested and try to bring up the shoulder, so the yoke fits better and modify the sleeves. You’d probably be much happier with it!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Cassandra! Hope you are doing well. Thanks for the feedback on the sweater.

[@janecornell4890]

My my you have been busy. I actually listened a couple days ago. It was in the wee hours but I forgot to comment. That yarn shop looks amazing. I always love what you make and what you share. Are you going to have kits? I think I asked before. I thought you said yes. Maybe I'm just dreaming. IMO...."it would be nice! I didn't know parakeets could talk. He's a clever bird. None of mine talked but sang beautifully!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi 😊 We are working on putting some kits together so hopefully they will be up soon ❤️

[@tacistudio]

You guys are sooo funny. Ray, if the size of the sleeves does not bother you why not just take the last brown portion and put the blue row right after the cream ? Or just undo the sleeves up to where you want it to be a bit smaller and redo without the brown section? I just love watching you both so very much. It makes my day 💙🩵

[@darylevangelista4758]

I have one of those Hope bags from Atenti and I love it! It’s a floral and it’s beautiful!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We love the bags, can’t wait to get mine.

[@sherryl6028]

Ray, your Gambier and colors are great but I do think it looks a tad large. If you have a front load dryer with a steam function (or you know someone who does have one), you could measure your swatch and then steam it on the lowest setting, remeasure and see if that will tighten it up just a hair and then put your jacket on the same setting? Just a thought. Always love your & Kevin's podcast & projects. Thanks for all the inspiration.