Needles at the Ready: Episode 31

[@Valentina-km8cg]

You two are great! Kevin's laugh. I love it. It's so warm. And Ray, how quickly you've caught on to all this knitting jazz. No one would ever suspect you've still a relative beginner.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you so much ☺️

[@dianegiannini8968]

I use a salad spinner to get all the excess water out of the yarn after I dye it. Cost was about $15. I just bought some yarn to dye from Knit Picks. I get some of my dyes from Dharma Trading. Try dyeing with food coloring. Its fun too!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Diane - Thank you for the suggestion, we just got a salad spinner to try next time i dye.

[@dr.evelynsharp2351]

Easter egg tablets are fun, too.

[@3stitchesshort]

That is such a unique solution!!!

[@onesweetlife2469]

“A healthy flamingo” 🦩 😂 when commenting on Kevin’s yarn...too funny!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

LOL :)

[@dr.evelynsharp2351]

That struck me, too. Fun stuff

[@triciamcintosh6964]

Kevin, I love the blue yarn you dyed. Gorgeous!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Tricia!

[@SpitfireKnitting]

It has now been two weeks since I found you guys and just want to say again THANK YOU for the entertainment and keeping me company while I knit. Is there anything that you guys can't do?? Ray your sunset hat looks like a life long professional knit it and Kevin your dying skills are already professional. Love all of the colors you have done. Very jealous that you literally can have any colorway on any base and weight at any time. Looking forward to the next 100+/- episodes.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much for checking out our channel, watching and commenting, we really appreciate it. That is such a fun knit, we both want to make another one.

[@emalahow]

KEVIN! That blue-gray and seafoam green and pink and brown yarn you dyed is all GORGEOUS!!! Bravo!!!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much. Dying has been tons of fun.

[@JeanneKnits]

Kevin I actually said Ooooohhh out loud, alone on my couch, when you brought out that blue DK! LOL. You are making fantastic colorways right off the bat! Can't wait to see more. Have you watched Bakery Bears? Kay is showing how she made her hand dyed yarns that she used to sell. It's good info on how she keeps the skeins from tangling, how she adds certain colors to achieve a certain look. I don't think anyone would be looking to match her colors, but her info on how she uses the dyes is really interesting. She did one in episode 166 and episode168, and are doing that feature every other episode. They have timestamps in the show notes so you can go directly to the section. Just FYI if you are interested....

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you Jeanne, I am really happy with the yarn. We do get to catch their episodes once in a while. I will have to maybe watch those segments.

[@lynnesmith6607]

Watching from New Zealand. Bed bound with damage from prescription drugs and knitting has kept me going for the past two years or so. I've been learning about yarns and their suitability for different projects - your discussions of yarns is really helpful. I've binge-watched all the episodes from No.1 in the past week and have caught up with you now. So funny at times (the hat episode had me in stitches) and lovely to see you just being you and having a knit-natter.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Oh wow!! Thanks so much for spending time with us! Sorry to hear about your condition! Sending you big hugs 🤗

[@lizferrari6632]

Like watching you guys. Kevin love your dyed yarn and Ray 9" circulars rule. Thanks for the fun.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks for watching Liz!

[@pattigolden1]

No!! No remakes!! They always ruin it!! 😂🤣😂 Kevin for the sweater, put in a lifeline & frog!! I guess I'm just weird with sweaters, I do the sleeves before the body, that way I'm never worried about running out....I actually have fixed 12" circulars... I'm trying to do 2 hats a month, I have a whole binder of patterns & starting at the top........ kinda. I'm on #4..... even though I have 5 other projects started. 🤷 Nope, not a winner...nor did I expect to be.....😉 The yarn is gorgeous!!! I need to get dyeing again, but I need bare yarn too, have to see what knitpicks has in stock...they were out of a lot... Get removable zip ties, that helps to keep from tangling & makes it easier to pick up...and you can put your hanks in a lingerie bag and use a spin setting on your washer to get the access water out, I do that all the time.... ok, it works for a top loading... Oh, Kevin, no more falling down stairs!!! Oh, I'm in central California, we're in extreme drought, luckily the Sierra Nevada mountains are getting a lot of snow..... Yosemite is buried

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Patti! So great to "see" you again. Yeah no more falling down stairs. :) Thank you for the tips.

[@sharonvanpelt6005]

I’m showing my age but Dark Shadows. Enjoyed the podcast and looking forward to the live.

[@deboralavalley2577]

Lol we're old loved dark shadows

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Sharon. We can't wait to do the live.

[@janlizKnit5968]

I have done some yarn dyeing and spinning so I hand wash a lot of yarn. I place one skein at a time in a laundry net wash bag and place it in washing machine on "DRAIN AND SPIN" setting only and it dries the skein so much faster.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you for the tip Janette!

[@lauraangell8128]

So, after you have talked about it so much, I have started to watch season one of A Discovery of Witches. I am only about 20 minutes into the first episode, and I am already hooked!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

So glad to hear that you are enjoying it.

[@teresasheehan7570]

Btw I always wait for “9”circular needles” in the microphone.....makes me laugh and laugh and laugh 😂

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

LOL, Ray tries to get that in every episode. :)

[@FizzBradley]

Great job on the yarn. They all look great! Love the colors. ❤️❤️

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks so much!!!

[@aprilroberts7131]

Eeeee! Did you say your "Spare Oom"??? That made my day.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

LOL Ray did say Spare Oom, we say it all the time.

[@wipshosfos5538]

I can’t... you guys are awesome!! We all love you. Your yarn is beautiful K. You should name it silver fox. Good job 👏

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you!!! Love that name for the yarn.

[@kimberlywolbach3798]

Been there done that Kevin..I've fallen on ice as well..hope you are feeling better! Good to see you guys!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Kimberly - Feeling much better, thank you.

[@knowl1969]

Kevin is killing it with the yarn dying!!!!! That blue/gray color-way!!!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Noelle!

[@georginabird9354]

Come on Ray , tell him what to put on his new mug , I could see the glint in your eye ,lol !

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

LOL :)

[@chevyrell]

You guys are makin' me blush😊 I don't want them to "redo" it but I want more Labyrinth!!! No one can replace Bowie....of course. However, I would love to see a story of how "The Goblin King" came to be ....or something like that. Your fade looks great! We keep our house on the cooler side too....growing up my mom called it "cold heat" 😝 That blue grey😱GORGEOUS!!! Awww...the ornament💜I love that our reading style is so similar! Just snagged The Whisper Man👍

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Love your remake idea! I love the continuation or adding origin stories over a complete redo. Lol I love that cold heat!! Haha 😂❤️❤️

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

I just subscribed, but have been watching for a few months. I’m a cross stitcher, but enjoy watching the knitting and crocheting by others. I also love to see the dyeing. I also dye fabrics and floss. So many talented people . Oh, I slipped on our deck stairs a few years ago, wearing tennis shoes, ice on the stairs and down I went. I ended up breaking my right wrist...ugh. I did cross stitch, slowly, with my left hand...when there is a will there is a way.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!! It means the world to us! Sorry to hear about your fall, that’s awful 😞 But you’re right, where there is a will, there’s a way ❤️❤️

[@Badnfluence88]

Poor Kevin! I feel ya - it is slippery sliding going around here in Indiana. We still have about 8 inches on the ground. Lots of shoveling and back aches. Tending my 28 chickens has been a challenge with the near zero temps. Love all your makes this fortnight. Looking forward to the live next week. Great “ 9 inch circulars whispering this episode” - I love it ! Gotta go find that cowl pattern from Max and Vincent - really enjoying their new podcast. Love you guys , Julie from Indiana

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Julie! Thank you so much for watching. Omg, good job taking care off all the chicks,

[@debzamot5291]

Kevin, your dye jobs are SPECTACULAR! You are a natural and keep going. Love your process. Ray....love you and both of you are so enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks so much Deb! We are so glad you are enjoying them as much as we enjoy making them 🥰

[@recreationalknittingpodcast]

Your yarn dying is AMAZING. I adore all the colors. Sounds like another hobby has been born.....

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Karen! New hobby for sure, more yarn and dyes are on their way. )

[@TheDaneYard]

Dah-yum! Love your dyed yarn! Color is gorgeous!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thanks Marie!!

[@vickien4524]

Your sweaters are coming along beautifully. Kevin your yarn is beautiful. Tin Can knits have sweaters in their book for men. That’s the only one I know of. Thanks for the 9 inch chuckle Ray. I’m in the same Thursday knit night group as you and that’s the only one I know of. I don’t know anyone that knits except that group.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Vickie!

[@dorisbeers2577]

I had a battery operated snowblower. The only reason I don’t have it is because I moved to an apartment. It was fabulous. If you want to extend the life of the batteries make sure you keep them inside the house. Oh my goodness your dyed yarn is gorgeous! What a fabulous colour!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Doris! Good to know about the battery.

[@teresasheehan7570]

I love how you showed your sock mishap. I refer to my mishaps as “design elements” love the stripe colorway

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

It is absolutely a design element. :)

[@janemctavish2666]

I found this when looking for a sweater for our Charlie.( the word dog is a bad word, and we have to spell walk and ride, he knows and life becomes a shit show, Is anyway, BUT). "Men Who Knit & The Dogs Who Love Them". Thought I could share a picture of the book, but lack of tech skills won. Sorry. You are ALWAYS a joy to watch. Thank you for brightening the day.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Jane! Thank you for watching and for the suggestion.

[@emalahow]

Ray, your Montrealer is turning out so great. I am still swooning over how great the greens look together. Kevin, your Montrealer is turning out great, too!!! Once you think those rows back, you will be zooming along once again.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks a bunch! We are really enjoying working on them.

[@ahymsamartin4922]

Hello Guys 😁 Great podcast again. Your both excellent knitter and eye candy 😍 Suggestion:. Rib Magazine for male knitting, I have a couple and this magazine has great patterns ! Great yarn dying Kevin ! Tip:. Red & Green makes Brown, also you can make green shades by adding black to yellow, for deeper greens than the usual yellow & blue ! Thanks again for sharing your life and knitting with us 😘 Ahymsa

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We love Rib magazine!! It’s sad they aren’t making anymore 😞

[@imarks6621]

Love your podcast! You guys are so great to listen to and watch. A fun way to start the day! Beautiful Dyeing Kevin, great knitting both of you. Ray, really nice cowl for your Mom. what a good idea to adapt the pattern to a cowl. Gather is another fun tincanknits hat/cowl pattern too. . Stay well! Norah Gaughan published a booklet some years ago called Men. Some nice knits

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you I Marks!!

[@princessnadia808]

Ray! It legit looks like a koi pond! So beautiful!!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

I couldn't agree more Nadia. - K

[@lynnsteele7052]

hi, boys! you two are just what i needed this morning, Kevin, you gotta wear shoes to clear off the steps! ( i said that in my Mom voice!) i also recently used the mattress stitch to seam my Gd's sweater vest, it's kind of magical like turn a heel! the cowl and sweater are great, the socks made me smile, as long as your bind off is loose enough, i'd pick it up and continue up to have them the same length! laughed when you boys talked about drying your knitted items, my hubby days the heat registers spend the entire Winter covered in drying socks, mitts or hats, one of the good things about century homes!Ray our sweater is coming along and love those socks! looking forward to the live next week, stay well!! ♥

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks Lynn! Mattress stitch is totally cool how it just “zips” up the fabric...so neat! Glad you were able to join us, look forward to seeing you next week 🥰

[@Michelle-ve4gy]

Kevin your dyed yarn is incredible! You have a great eye for color. When I tried dyeing yarn I used kool aid and egg dye and it was all ridiculously bright colors that I would never use hahah

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Oh thank you Michelle!

[@ThirdStreetCreates]

Best blue yarn dyed ever Kevin!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww 🥰 thank you

[@cabinboyknits1816]

Another great episode. Thanks guys 😊👍🏻

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Chris!

[@margreffle]

So much chit chat, I love it! Leo and Roxy ia awesome yarn, born at my LYS, the Little Red Mitten. They have a new base coming at the end of February called Basics. So excited for them, and for me! 😄 Snowblowers are the best. But don't be surprised if after you buy one it doesn't snow enough to use it for like a couple of years - happened to us. Buy the best you can afford. We've had ours for 20 years, this year it wouldn't start, $800 later... But its now like brand new, good for another 20 years!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

You’re absolutely right Marg!! Quality products for sure! Growing up we always had those things that could last forever...now, I feel like most things are disposable 😞

[@susancutt5726]

You guys make my day! I especially like when Ray leans into the mic and says “9 inch circular needles” lol it’s so funny! As soon as you started talking about what shows you would like to see back I was thinking Bewitched as well! And I’m way older lol. Always a pleasure to watch you too! And that blue colour you dyed would look great in my stash!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Glad you enjoyed! Bewitched is so good.

[@debbieperea95]

Darn I lost all my comments I was typing 😳. I love the hand dyed yarn you did Kevin. I can’t wait to see what y’all knit up🧶👍🏻 the pink yarns are gorgeous too!! I really liked the hat and now the cowl Ray’s making for his mom! Anything with Orange I love 😍 So happy when y’all post. Always so much fun to watch y’all while I knit or crochet 🧶

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Debbie, we really appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@margaretmaley9075]

Love your volcano cowl - I was literally knitting mine while watching you guys! Your yarn dyeing is fantastic! Keep it up!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you!! How are you liking the knit so far?

[@margaretmaley9075]

@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast I love it so much - super squishy! Like you, I'm planning the next one already...

[@annahanley5106]

Kevin!!! I absolutely love your dyed yarn! All of the colors are truly beautiful. The blue and the green together - GORGEOUS😍 You have a hidden talent. Great podcast guys♥️

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thanks Anna, the yarn dyeing is so much fun! Glad you are enjoying the podcast as much as we enjoy making them 🥰

[@bunnycraftsoxford796]

Hey Kevin, you don't need a spin dryer to dry your yarn if you washing machine has a spin cycle you can control the rpm on. I put my dyed yarn in a clothes bag or a pillow case if there is a lot of yarn and set the spin cycle on 700rpm for my shop and a few of my dyer friends xo the same. I do make sure I have the nylon zip ties on to reduce tangles and you do need to snap the yarn a bit when it comes out to straighten it out - Rebecca from Chemknits snapa the yarn in a few videos.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much for the suggestions!

[@artcockerham8997]

Greetings from up the road in Fairfield! I started knitting a few months ago and I've been going through the episodes from the beginning. I'll be caught up in another week or so and then maybe I'll stop by for the next live! Love the Volcano Trail Cowl that Kevin finished ... so many things I want to try to knit on my own.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Art!! So fun to hear from viewers from CT. Congrats on starting to knit!

[@kathybalcom5933]

Fab projects guys, Kevin your yarn dye skeins are beautiful. Not sure if it is true, but I hear a salad spinner is great for skein drain, and for small projects like socks, & hats. I have a Martin Storey book of classic men knits. My guys love the projects I have made. Lots of patterns on Ravelry by him as well. Best podcast, I always look forward to your episodes. Stay safe & well.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Kathy! I am going to try a salad spinner next time I dye up some yarn. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@BoozieBearsKnittingPodcast]

Got to spend last night working on my Icelandic Sweater and watching episode 31. Kevin, the socks... I could tell something wasn't quite right, then it hit me! Then I realized they were knit top-down, not toe up.... oh no! I have the same book "Knits Men Want" in my library. I got it when it first came out and I know I have not made a single thing from it. I will have to dig through my library for Men's Pattern books to see what I have. I'll add that to my Episode 10 of Boozie Bears list. I dabbled in hand dying myself and found adding additional ties to the skein helped prevent the skeins from becoming tangles messes. It was always worth the effort. Vince

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks Vince! I think we’ll try that! I’d love to hear what books you find 😊 Look forward to catching you guys live this weekend!!

[@sombrathepest]

love the flamingo, pink, melon yarns - amazing!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you 😊 It’s been so much fun experimenting with colors

[@christinareber72]

Love your show. Look forward to it. Kevin, that color is AWESOME!!!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Christina!

[@SuziQZ]

All of the yarn you dyed came out absolutely gorgeous!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Suzi!

[@suestamm3190]

Your sweaters are looking great! Also, Kevin, your hand dyed yarn is awesome!!!!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Sue.

[@candeeharris7509]

Oh my goodness Kevin , I laughed so hard at your sock....I felt bad for laughing so hard and then laughed some more. Ray, I'm going to try and make '9" circulars' into a ring tone. Love you both. Thank you for sharing.....

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

LOL Candee, I can't believe I did that.

[@dr.evelynsharp2351]

Me too. Bad. But couldn't stop. Then thought "what's the big deal? Pickup and continue." Then realized I knit toe up -- very different problem. And.... be sure stripes go in correct order. Oops.

[@candeeharris7509]

@@dr.evelynsharp2351 Kevin and Ray are just funny all the time. I’m still snickering 😂🧶

[@kat1984]

I love the blue gray yarn, it turned out very well. I'm glad you're enjoying it, dyeing is one of my favorite things to do. I love the teal/green and brown yarns together.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much!! It’s been so fun to play around with the colors 🥰

[@charifischer4135]

Wow, Kevin...the yarn you dyed is gorgeous!!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰

[@Susan-jf6bs]

Hey guys! Really enjoyed playing bingo with you last week. Aaron and Chip are so much fun. I have been a fan of your podcast since the 1st episode! Kevin, your dye colors are just fantastic. I too am looking for that perfect Zoom knitting group. I have found that the library systems have knitting groups and are on Zoom now. They are fine groups , but not necessarily a perfect fit for additional common interests besides knitting and a like sense of humor. What can I say, Chip and Aaron make me laugh constantly. The quest continues!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Susan! Never though about checking with the library, thank you for the info.

[@Susan-jf6bs]

@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast You’re welcome! I have also gone to a local knitting group before COVID I had found on the internet. Many meet in restaurants such as Panera.☺️

[@olgabaxter5473]

Greetings from Townsville. Loved the chat, so fun and informative and loved the colours in Kevin’s yarn dyes, very clever. You both knit lovely items ivery impressed

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks for watching Olga!

[@amandadavispomeroy]

Kevin said “motoring” & I have been singing the chorus to that Sister Christian song from the 80s all morning. Hahaha Ray, I now know what if feels like to have Diet Pepsi come out your nose. That “sorry mom” sent me! 🤣🤣

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

LOL Mandy, omg not Pepsi out of the nose.

[@ceciliathomsen7152]

You guys are fun! Thanks for sharing your time!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks for watching Cecilia!

[@WendyBarron14]

Ray, for using the short tips like on your sleeves, you may find it easier to use the 3-inch tip as your right needle and the 2-inch as your left. I have big ham hands and that made a huge difference to me. (I do the same when using the Chiaogoo Mini shorties to make 9-inch circs for socks, too.) Kevin, you have madd yarn dyeing skillz! I love all those shades, but that first grey was gasp-worthy!

[@gretchen292]

I actually did gasp! So beautiful! ❤️

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you!! Thanks for the needle tip suggestion.

[@lorirolison8298]

Never disappointed with your episodes!! Always entertained and inspired!! Kevin your dying is AHH-mazing 🧡🧶👍; Ray, "9-INCH CIRCULARS" makes me laugh every time!!😂🤣😂

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Lori!

[@MissSholia]

Kevin, the cowl is beautiful! Same for the gray yarn you dyed. For the socks, I thought you could also rip the upper part of the biggest one and make a bind-off that mimics your cast-on, but you didn't seem to wanna do it because of the difference in the ribbing (?) Not sure I heard that correctly. Anyway, you could also maybe go a bit lower a re-knit it to the top to make the same thing than the other sock. Anyway, I'm sure you'll find a way! If this idea can help: I have a dehumidifier at home so I hang the wet skeins in front of where the dried air comes out and they dry pretty fast (a few hours).

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi!! Thank you so much for the suggestions!

[@stephaniebenson2501]

Awesome dyeing! All the colors are amazing. Well done!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks Stephanie! 🥰

[@cynthiawhaley3738]

Kevin, your blue/gray yarn is lovely. I enjoy your podcast!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Cynthia!

[@Christi78knits]

Beautiful dye job, Kevin!! Love all the color ways you created. Looking forward to the live next week!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much!! It’s so much fun!! See you next week 😁

[@karvau05]

Great podcast, you both make me smile, I love your style. BTW the yarn you dyed is beautiful!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thanks Karen! We really love spending time with you all! Have a great weekend! 🥰

[@carolwaters7359]

Kevin you really show talent in dyeing. I loved all the colors.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Carol!

[@donnasteinfeld7236]

Just watching you comment on the 12 inch circulars. I found it helps to use two different length tips in the same size with the longer tip on the right hand needle. Made a huge difference for me !

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hey Donna - Thank you for the tip!

[@debraraymer3386]

I was counting decreases in my slip stravaganza, and Kevin you got me off my count with your short sock. And your amazement!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

LOL. Loved making that shawl, it is still my favorite knit.

[@angiem2873]

Yay shipped hubby off to work and loved the episode and well done on the dyeing that grey was awesome!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Anya!

[@teresasheehan7570]

Knit picks Dapper: Modern Everyday Knits. My son loved the cardigans and hats. Also made the cardigan from Heritage Pattern Collection: Classic Handsome Knits. Both books I believe are on clearance on knit picks website.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Teresa - Thank you for the book suggestions.

[@BosomFemme]

I am just now getting a chance to watch this episode because life has been so hectic. Nice to hang out with you guys!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Tracy - Thank you so much for watching.

[@teresacombs8597]

Enjoying your podcasts, love the sweaters, great job.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Teresa!

[@debbuckingham2313]

I love love you two! I finished my dishcloth while watching! Look forward to seeing you two LIVE!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Yay! Thank you!

[@marianraecrochetknit1199]

Another wonderful episode. Can't wait for the live. ☺

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you!

[@birdonabranch]

I have a Vileda spin mop. It has a little foot pump to spin the mop dry. I think you could def use it to spin dry a small amount of yarn on the cheap!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thats a good idea Kim, thank you.

[@consueloviolasdaughter3786]

A enjoyable pod cast this week. I loved your colors that you dyed. You're a natural at this. I love you guys❄️💙❄️

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Consuelo!

[@cathynewkirk6807]

Kevin, that yarn!!! It’s beautiful. I can’t wait to see your projects.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Cathy! I've started knitting with the blue/gray yarn and love it.

[@heatherconner9338]

Love you guys!! ❤️We look forward to seeing you every week!! Thank you for keeping us smiling and inspiring ❤️❤️😊 have a great week you look amazing 💕

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Yay! Thank you!

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Kevin and Ray! Kevin - I love the new dyed yarn. Fantastic! ❤️ Oh no! Spin drier was what Kevin was suggesting he was going shopping for after the Podcast... LOL! Ray, when you getting in the kitchen to cook up your colours? I do know some unisex books - Tin Can Knits “Strange Brew”.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Gary!! Thank you so much, if I really get in to dying I might need that spin dryer. Strange Brew is a great book.

[@valoriec]

Woohoo, congrats on 7K! You guys deserve it. :)

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks so much!!

[@sombrathepest]

and the green! beautiful!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks Ramona 🥰

[@toomiepal]

Always great to see your wonderful projects. And your dyed yarns are to die for! Fantastic colors! I'm so happy to see what you are creating! Really Oooh Ahhh Gorgeous! ...... A question. Ray. When you say your leg on your socks is 7", where does the measurement begin and end on the sock? Are you beginning at and counting the rib? Do you end at the beginning or half of the fish lips kiss heel? Or are you using some other way of doing the leg measurements? Books. "Guys Knit" by Nathan Taylor. "Modern Lopi" by Lars Rains has some men's patterns in it too. Best wishes for more February!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

HI Michael, the 7" includes the cuff, so it would be 7" from cast on/bindoff of the cuff to the heel. Thank you for the book suggestions.

[@toomiepal]

@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast Thanks! Best wishes and hope to attend Sunday live zoom.

[@dianatheriault2913]

Wow! The colors of your skeins ... I can't wait to see the items you knit up. I'm wondering, what about a stove burner in the garage for speckling? I know you're worried about the power getting into all the places in your kitchen and into Tarquin (sp?).

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

That would be great except we don’t have a garage 😞 our next house will definitely have one though 🤩

[@susank5571]

Kevin, your dyed yarns are beautiful!❤️❤️❤️

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Susan!

[@jilllazzeri7861]

I do a LOT of tinking to get the right fit, try weaving in a life line a row below where you need to got back to - they pull out and you just have to tink the last row. Scary but worth trying.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Jill - Great suggestion, thank you.

[@nessakennedy7864]

WOW the yarn you dyed in the blue/grey is just so beautiful Kevin. The skeins are so evenly dyed. I absolutely ❤❤❤ it. Your other dyed skeins are great too but the blue is outstanding. Great podcast again guys....sorry to hear about your fall Kevin and hope you don't have any after effects. I hope to try to look in next Sunday...if I can work out the time difference as I'm in Scotland. Much love to both of you. x Ps A pattern book for men in my library is Rowan Dalesmen by Martin Storey. Some great knits.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Nessa, really happy with the blue/gray yarn. Thank you for the book suggestion.

[@sharonhines9698]

Kevin, your hand dyed yarn is gorgeous! I've been contemplating trying my hand at natural dyeing and with koolaid. I was going to suggest a salad spinner for drying yarn, a lot less money lol. I loved watching Profiler, and I found reruns on Utube. Looking forward to live next Sunday. Have a great week! 🙃

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks, Sharon! We got a salad spinner the other day 😊. It’s working well so far and you are totally right, so much more affordable. Haha

[@mistyblue5312]

I have a few vintage and current books and magazines with exclusive knits for men. Rowans New Nordic Knits by Arne and Carlos, Vogue knitting for men with Kaffe Fassett, Vogue International knits for men Jaeger handknits for men, Sirdair & Phildaire, Martin Storey men knits for Rowan, Old editions of Rib Magazines. Kevin you have an amazing eye for colour. Keep up the dye works...Ray loved your shy smiles during the opening/intro

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Awesome!! Thank you for all of those resources!! We will definitely check them out 🥰🥰

[@chet1051]

That’s a good title . You also might like Dapper available from Knit picks as an ebook . Great men’s patterns modern but on classic side :)

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@ladyoflosttimes]

I love the idea of a scrappy Volcano cowl. Maybe use 1 neural color like a gray or tan for the whole thing then swap out the scraps as you go? That stripe could be just whatever neutral you used or like you said just a random pop of color.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

I think it will look really nice, can't wait to see one knit up.

[@katherineebird]

You’re combinations are fantastic, I love your colors. I’m getting inspired to maybe try this someday.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Katherine!

[@darlenevloet778]

Love your dye work! The Montrealers look great too.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Darlene!

[@georginabird9354]

Thank you xx

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

🥰 Thanks for hanging out with us!

[@collady1]

I live in north central Arkansas where we seldom get much snow. The two storms that passed through left more than a foot of snow on our deck. Even though the daily temps have been in the upper 40s our driveway is still impassable. No snow shovel nor a snowblower! Ha ha!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

OMG Camille! Hope you are staying safe and warm.

[@collady1]

@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast I haven’t been out much since I had my right knee replaced on the 6th of January. Just to physical therapy but not even that for almost two weeks. I have done a great deal of knitting!

[@karensorrentino9498]

Kev...whoa! Great dye work! The blue is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see how it knits up.both of you r inspirational with the Montrealer. New series to watch on Show Time is Your Honor.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Karen!! Thank you for watching and for the suggestion.

[@alicechancey4762]

Love you guys! Kevin your dyed yarn is beautiful! You can use a salad spinner do get the water out of your yarn. Ray, 9 inch circular needles 😂

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Alice! We purchased a salad spinner after the last batch of yarn was dyed up. :)

[@robfeldmann355]

This was such a good episode, OMG! At about 51:20 in, you guys talked briefly about how to wash/block super wash, etc. and I’d love to hear more about this in your upcoming live Q&A episode, or a future fortnight episode. I’m new to knitting and haven’t done anything that needed to be blocked/washed yet. What resources are there to help me learn more about how to wash and block super wash to prevent too much stretching, shrinking, or felting? I’m about to start on a pair of socks and a sweater with Knit Picks super wash worsted. Thanks in advance!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Rob! Superwash yarn normally grows when washing. We don't normally worry about it for socks or hats and cowls. It can make a garment grow in length. Throwing a garment in the dryer on delicate and a couple minutes at a time can help reshape it. Superwash shouldn't felt when in the dryer, but it could, so just keep an eye on it.

[@sockaholicknits]

Love you guys! Y'all are my puppy's favorite podcast. He always perks up and watches when Ray talks about his 9in circular needles. 😂

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww, hi puppy!

[@TerrieDeer]

The Equalizer and "Chuck" with Zach Levy. Loved those shows.😊

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

OMG Terrie I love "Chuck", I've been thinking about watching it again.

[@TerrieDeer]

@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast me too, me too👍😁

[@judylester3777]

Hi Guys, That yarn you dyed is soooooooooooo beautiful, you are very talented. Can't wait to see what else you come up with.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Judy!