Slow Pace Knitting Space

Hey, welcome to my channel! I'm Michelle Matthews, a Canadian knitter & designer. Today I talk about some of the things I've been knitting for my kids - a lacy pink dress for my daughter's doll and a classic treasure pouch for my son. I also share some of my newly acquired yarn, stashbusting resolutions, and the (slow) progress on my new design. Thanks for watching! Note: This video has subtitles! But they don’t work on the Rumble app, so you may have to watch on an internet browser. Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEFCaLrKORuxyrVkRk65vA Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-607313 Wearing: Gothic Arches socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gothic-arches-2 FO: Barbie’s Lacy Pink Party Dress https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barbies-lacy-pink-party-dress Drawstring Bag https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drawstring-bag WIP/Design: Lattes at Home socks (not yet published) Yarn: Gothic Arches socks -Lattes & Llamas – BFL (overdyed to be orange) Doll Dress -light fingering acrylic Drawstring Bag -Patons – Canadiana (Fool’s Gold) Acquisitions -Dream in Color – Jilly (Universe is Yours) -That Yarn Habit – 80/20 Fingering (Russet) Lattes at Home socks -Three Irish Girls – Glenhaven Cashmerino (Katharine Hepburn) -Midknit Cravings – Sweet Sock (Vanilla) Ravelry Groups: (n/a today) Misc: (Dream Knitting Patterns) Sweater for a Barbie Doll (colorblock) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweater-for-a-barbie-doll-3 Sweater for a Barbie Doll (lace) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweater-for-a-barbie-doll-7 Barbie Ribbed Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barbie-ribbed-sweater 1:6th scale Fiona Cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/16th-scale-fiona-cardigan Kate M Wedding Dress https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barbie-kate-m-style-wedding-dress Anna’s Coronation Dress https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/annas-coronation-dress Elsa’s Coronation Dress https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elsas-coronation-dress Chequer Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chequer-socks

Welcome! Today I wrap up the holiday season and start the new year by showing my finished Advent socks and some yarn I was given for Christmas. Then I talk a bit about some sock knitting groups I participate in on Ravelry. I share exciting designing news - I’m going to be a featured designer in a sock group! Then I go on a bit about an online Harry Potter knitting game, haha. Lastly, I show you my new sock design and talk about some of the thought that has gone into it. I also talk a little bit about my designing goals for 2022. Note: This video has subtitles! But they don’t work on the Rumble app, so you have to watch on an internet browser. Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEFCaLrKORuxyrVkRk65vA Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-607313 Odysee – https://odysee.com/@SlowPaceKnittingSpace Wearing/FOs: Cassandra Hat https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cable-knit-hat---the-cassandra Dropping Madness https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dropping-madness-socks WIP/Design: Lattes at Home socks (to be published) Yarn: Cassandra Hat -Caron Simply Soft Dropping Madness - See project page for the huge list https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/dropping-madness-socks-2 Christmas Yarn -SewHappyJane - Bouncy Fingering (Dahlia) -Midknit Cravings – Lush Fingering (Curtain Call) Lattes at Home -Three Irish Girls – Glenhaven Cashmerino (Katharine Hepburn) -Midknit Cravings – Sweet Sock (Vanilla) Ravelry Groups: 4) Advanced Studies -- O.W.L. -- N.E.W.T. -- D.R.A.G.O.N. 4) "Advanced Studies" (takes longer) Sock Knitters https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-knitters Socks From Stash https://www.ravelry.com/groups/socks-from-stash Sock Knitters Anonymous https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-knitters-anonymous Solid Socks https://www.ravelry.com/groups/solidsocks HPKCHC https://www.ravelry.com/groups/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup Misc: #comfortingsockskal https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/comfortingsockskal/?hl=en

Merry Christmas! Show notes and subtitles coming after Christmas.

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today I show you two small notions I received from #GetYourYarnWishesGranted and talk about a recent charity auction on Instagram. I show some of the items I won in the auction and we get to open an Advent mini together! Then I share the progress I’ve made on my Advent socks. I also talk about the process of double knitting and share some tips for managing tricky charts and projects. Lastly I show both the current scarf I’m double knitting and the EXEME scarf I made a few years ago. Note: This video has subtitles! But they don’t work on the Rumble app, so you have to watch on an internet browser. Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEFCaLrKORuxyrVkRk65vA Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-607313 Odysee – https://odysee.com/@SlowPaceKnittingSpace Wearing/FOs: Jolene Shawl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jolene-shawl-3 Nordic Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nordic-socks-5 Things That Go Scarf (my project page) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/heavily-equipped-scarf WIPs: Dropping Madness https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dropping-madness-socks Claire’s Scarf (my project page) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/toddlerscarf---little-princess Yarn: Jolene Shawl -SweetGeorgia Yarns - Tough Love Sock (Candy Apple) -BossLady Yarn Co – Like A Boss (Silver Hair, Don’t Care) Nordic Socks -Farmer’s Daughter Fibers – Squish Fingering (Spring Fever) -a brown mini from Rosehill Yarns Dropping Madness - See project page for the huge list https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/dropping-madness-socks-2 Claire’s Scarf -Knit Picks - Hawthorne Kettle Dyed (Goddess) -Knit Picks - Hawthorne Speckle (Andromeda) Digory’s Scarf -SweetGeorgia Yarns – Tough Love Sock (Fern) -Knit Picks – Stroll (Peapod) Holiday Yarn Box made by SewHappyJane https://sewhappyjane.com/ Slub Stash yarn – Created 4 U by Laura https://created4ubylaura.com/ Misc: #getyouryarnwishesgranted https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/getyouryarnwishesgranted/

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today I show you the progress I’ve made on my Impossibly Possible socks. I explain my feelings about showing Christmas spoilers on my channel, and I share a very little bit about a gift I’ve been working on for my grandma. Then I show you the tiny little toe I have started for a pair of Advent socks. Lastly, we’re joined by a little one as I talk about a fun game on Instagram called #getyouryarnwishesgranted,” and what I got. Thanks for watching and be sure to come back later this month for my holiday spoiler reveal episode! Note: This video has subtitles! But they don’t work on the Rumble app, so you have to watch on an internet browser. Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEFCaLrKORuxyrVkRk65vA Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-607313 Odysee – https://odysee.com/@SlowPaceKnittingSpace FOs: None to show yet…come back later this month for the holiday episode! WIP: Impossibly Possible https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/impossibly-possible Dropping Madness https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dropping-madness-socks Yarn: Impossibly Possible -Mineville Wool Project (Gray) -Estelle Yarns Sock Twins (Gradient) Gift for Grandma -Midknit Cravings Lush Fingering (Evening Gown) -Knit Picks Stroll Tweed (Oyster Heather) Dropping Madness -Knit Picks Stroll Tweed (Prussian Heather) KALs & Groups: Sock Knitters Anonymous https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-knitters-anonymous Misc: Clay by Niki https://www.instagram.com/claybyniki/ https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/ClaybyNiki #getyouryarnwishesgranted https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/getyouryarnwishesgranted/

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today I show you the cute little pumpkins that I finished, and new FOs: silly eggs & bacon holiday ornaments and a little potion bottle. Then I go into detail about how I have been solving my gradient socks dilemma, including a tale about a tail. (a yarn about some yarn?) Take a look at how these socks are coming along now and also see my nice handknit sweater. Thanks for watching! Note: This video has subtitles! But they don’t work on the Rumble app – so you have to watch on an internet browser. Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEFCaLrKORuxyrVkRk65vA Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-607313 Odysee – https://odysee.com/@SlowPaceKnittingSpace FOs: Petite Pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/petite-pumpkin-3 Pumpkin Spice https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pumpkin-spice-5 Bacon & Egg Ornament https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bacon-and-egg-ornament Memory Potion (no pattern) WIP: Impossibly Possible https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/impossibly-possible Yarn: Pumpkins -Red Heart Yarn -Patons Canadiana -Knit Picks Palette Bacon & Egg Ornament -unknown acrylic (white) -Numana Yarns (yellow) -Malabrigo Sock (burgundy) -Louet Gems (tan) -Ancient Arts Lascaux Fine (pink) Potion Bottle -Bijou Basin Ranch Bijou Spun 100% Yak (green) -Knit Picks Stroll Tonal (gray) Impossibly Possible -Mineville Wool Project (Gray) -Estelle Yarns Sock Twins (Gradient) KALs & Groups: HPKCHC https://www.ravelry.com/groups/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today I show you some cute stuffed pumpkins and share a great tip for stuffing your knit and crocheted items (like amigurumi and toys). Then I walk you through my gradient socks dilemma and the process of converting them into knee socks. Lastly, I show a new sock cast on – the marvelously cabled Coffee Cantata. **NOW WITH SUBTITLES** Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEFCaLrKORuxyrVkRk65vA Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-607313 Odysee – https://odysee.com/@SlowPaceKnittingSpace FOs: Petite Pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/petite-pumpkin-3 WIP: Pumpkin Spice https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pumpkin-spice-5 Impossibly Possible https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/impossibly-possible Coffee Cantata https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-cantata Yarn: Pumpkins -Red Heart Yarn -Patons Canadiana -Knit Picks Palette Impossibly Possible -Mineville Wool Project (Gray) -Estelle Yarns Sock Twins (Gradient) Coffee Cantata -Midknit Cravings Yarn Co. KALs & Groups: Sock Knitters Anonymous https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-knitters-anonymous Midknit Cravings October KAL https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/midknit-cravings-yarn-co/4153816/1-25

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today we are finally back! In this recap episode, I share the many socks I worked on over the summer, as well as a couple other cute projects and a brief slideshow of some mending. I rave over my sewing magnum opus – The Ultimate Needle & Notions Organization Case. I also showcase some of the yarn I bought this summer that I’m excited about, and take you through what I was given in a Harry Potter swap. Lastly, I show what I’m working on now and the dilemma I’m stuck with. Come join me for some funny stories, pretty knitting, and a little bit of what knitting looks like in real life (i.e. lots of mistakes & saying “good enough”). FIND ME! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en MY DESIGN: Max Sox – Michelle Matthews https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/max-sox FOs: Brego Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brego-socks Hermione’s Half Blood Prince Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hermiones-half-blood-prince-socks Coffee Bean Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-bean-socks-3 My Little Secret Crop https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-little-secret-crop Monster Longies (aka Grumpybum) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/monster-longies-monsterbukse “Cecily” Zipper Pouch (Molko Studios) https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/808884738/zipper-pouch-pdf-sewing-pattern-sewing?ref=shop_home_feat_3&bes=1 The Ultimate Needle & Notions Case https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/ultimate-needle--notions-organization-case Thornfield https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thornfield WIP: Impossibly Possible https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/impossibly-possible MISC: Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation https://www.stollerykids.com/ A Threaded Needle http://www.athreadedneedle.com Hermione’s Cable & Eyelet Hat https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hermiones-cable--eyelet-hat Hexagons (dream knitting) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hexagons Humulus (dream knitting) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/humulus-2 The Great Northwest Yarn Crawl https://www.playing-with-string.com/ CozyUp Knits “where do you store your needles” video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_wex26BIhQ Norrland (in swap) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/norrland-2 Arrow Cowl (in swap) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/arrow-cowl-7 Stitched Below (project bag in swap) https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchedBelow ThreadThreadWine (needle minder in swap) https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThreadThreadWine Fearless Sock Knitter Pin https://earthtonesgirl.com/ The Handmade Sock Society 3 (prize) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-handmade-sock-society-3 Fish Lips Kiss Heel https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel Eisern (dream knitting) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eisern YARN: PolkaDot Creek Yarn (used in Max Sox) Farmer’s Daughter Fibers (used in Brego Socks) SweetGeorgia Yarns (used in Hermione’s HBP Socks) Invictus Yarns From Faking Sanity Peaceful Yarns Mineville Wool Project Merino Nylon 2 Ply (used in Impossibly Possible) From Jo’s Yarn Garden -Cascade Heritage Prints -Estelle Yarns Sock Twins (used in Impossibly Possible) From The Fibre Nook -Gathering Yarns DK Alpaca -Estelle Yarns Superwash Merino DK Numana Yarns Sugarbush Yarns Shanty (used in crop top) Supernatural Yarns (in swap) Midnight Maker (used in Thornfield socks) YARN STORES: Faking Sanity https://fakingsanity.square.site/ Jo’s Yarn Garden https://www.josyarngarden.com/ The Fibre Nook https://www.thefibrenook.com/ KALs & GROUPS: The Odd Ducks Swap Group https://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-odd-duck-swaps-of-ravelry Super Sock World Championships https://www.ravelry.com/groups/supersock-world-championship Sock Knitters Anonymous https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-knitters-anonymous

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today we take a look at the first finished sock of my upcoming Children’s Stollery fundraiser socks – The Max Sox. The Max Sox are inspired by recurring motifs in Banjo Kazooie and Mario Kart, and are made in the memory of my cousin Max, who passed from cancer 15 years ago. Aaand that’s it for knitting! I also show some fun masks I’ve sewn as well as a few mending projects I’ve been working on. Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en WIPS: Max Sox – Michelle Matthews Not Yet Published Yarn: PolkaDot Creek Yarn Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PolkaDotCreek My Designs: Torg Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/torg-socks Max Sox (in progress) Misc. Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation https://www.stollerykids.com/ Mask Sewing Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjiMrcCg6rQ Mending Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcTrcoucsI0 Fee Dragee Socks – Caoua Coffee https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fee-dragee Yarn: SweetGeorgia Yarns https://www.sweetgeorgiayarns.com KALs & Groups Sock Madness (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-madness-forever

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and on my channel I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today we take a look at 3 ways to add beads onto your knitting. 1) Some sort of wire tool, like the one shown 2) Special floss or floss threaders for braces 3) Itty bitty, "didn't know they made those" tiny crochet hook All the B’s Socks - KnitJoyz https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/all-the-bs

Sorry this was posted late! More videos coming soon. Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today I show my finished Senbonzakura socks and the start of the next round of Sock Madness socks. I show some new projects, including a finished basket and a still-in-progress cowldanna. We also ooh and ahh at KNITTING: THE CARD GAME and my new beads. Thanks for watching and HAPPY EASTER! Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en FOs: Senbonzakura – Natalia Vasilieva https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/senbonzakura Crochet basket – no pattern My Notes https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/katys-easter-basket/ Bavarian Blanket Stitch https://www.crochetforyoublog.com/2020/06/how-to-crochet-bavarian-stitch-in-round/ WIPS: Ebil Choices – Sabrina Nesslinger https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ebil-choices Skoli – Berangere Cailliau http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/skoli Misc: Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation https://www.stollerykids.com/ I Bead Canada http://www.ibeadcanada.com Knitting: The Card Game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/knittingthecardgame/knitting-the-card-game moonrover_games on Instagram (available online if you google it) KALs & Groups Sock Madness (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-madness-forever Sock Knitters Anonymous http://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-knitters-anonymous Socks From Stash (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/socks-from-stash

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today I showcase my Torg Socks and talk a bit about the pattern, which is coming soon, and we talk a little bit more about the Sluggyverse and the namesake of my sock, the character Torg. I also show the first glimpse of my upcoming Children’s Stollery fundraiser socks – The Max Sox. The Max Sox are inspired by recurring motifs in Banjo Kazooie and Mario Kart, and are made in the memory of my cousin Max, who passed from cancer 15 years ago. Next, we take a look at the Round 2 pattern of Sock Madness – “All the B’s” by KnitJoyz. And lastly, I have a tutorial with 3 methods for putting beads on your knitting! Thanks for watching! Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en WIPS: Max Sox – Michelle Matthews Not Yet Published All the B’s Socks – KnitJoyz https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/all-the-bs My Designs: Torg Socks (coming soon) Max Sox (in progress) Makers & Movers: Clay By Niki Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ClaybyNiki Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/claybyniki/ Kayla Anderson – Heritage Arts Co. https://heritageartsco.com/ Renee Van Hoy Designs & Accessibility Consulting https://www.instagram.com/rvanhoy1/?hl=en Polkadot Creek Yarn Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PolkaDotCreek Campfiber Yarn http://www.campfiberyarns.com Misc. Sluggy Freelance http://www.sluggy.com Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation https://www.stollerykids.com/ I Bead Canada http://www.ibeadcanada.com (the matte beads I’m using) https://www.ibeadcanada.com/products/8-0-japanese-seed-beads-opaque-black-grey-matte-ab-0401fr-22g#desc The Fibre Nook http://www.thefibrenook.com KALs & Groups Sock Madness (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-madness-forever The Odd Duck Swaps (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-odd-duck-swaps-of-ravelry HP Knitting & Crochet House Cup https://www.ravelry.com/groups/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup Socks From Stash (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/socks-from-stash Sock Knitters Anonymous http://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-knitters-anonymous

Sorry this video was uploaded late! More videos coming soon. Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today I show my finished Sock Madness warmup socks and we get to see the Qualifying Round socks – Senbonzakura! We talk briefly about various knitting techniques (smocking & beading on socks) and sock construction (fraternal socks, gusset placement). I also invite anyone who’s interested in test knitting my Torg Socks to contact me on Ravelry or Instagram. Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en FOs: Mock Sadness – Helle Slente https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mock-sadness WIPS: Monster Longies – Kristine Jorskogen https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/monster-longies-monsterbukse Senbonzakura – Natalia Vasilieva https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/senbonzakura My Designs: Max Elijah Benjamin – not yet published Torg Socks – not yet published Misc: SweetGeorgia Yarns (yarn) https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/ Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation https://www.stollerykids.com/ Polka Dot Creek (yarn) https://www.instagram.com/polkadotcreek/?hl=en KALs & Groups Sock Madness (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-madness-forever Socks From Stash (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/socks-from-stash #comfortingsockskal hosted by @littlebittydelights & @handknitbykam https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWOhQRpK9k/ https://www.instagram.com/littlebittydelights/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/handknitbykam/?hl=en

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today we take a last look at the baby knits I finished and discuss techniques to improve the finished product. We also talk about my plans for new designs, revisiting the Torg socks and introducing a new charity design in memoriam of my cousin who died from cancer. Lastly, we spend some time…rambling (I’ll admit it) about the ebb and flow of knitting mojo and the need to manage obsessive knitting to avoid burnout. Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en VOTE on my Poll – Which sock to knit next? https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/socks-from-stash/4108361/76-100#88 FOs: On the Spice Market Shawl – Melanie Berg https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/on-the-spice-market Torg Socks (anklet version) – Michelle Matthews (To be published) Bitty Foothill Pullover – Laura Spargo Anderson https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bitty-foothill-pullover Composite – Kelly van Niekirk https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/composite My Project Notes for the baby shirt: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/composite-4 Meda – Marie Petra https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meda-3 Flax – Tin Can Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax My Project Notes for the baby sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/flax-3 Spiral Rib Leg Warmers – Purl Soho https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spiral-rib-leg-warmers Ribby Neckwarmer – Tiennie https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ribby-neckwarmer Holly – Birgit Freyer https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/holly-11 Misc: Twisted German Cast On – Youtube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfFadEumBak No Flare, Stretchy Bind Off – Youtube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWS77BKk5NQ&list=PLzA-4IPh2nwt2Vresg1g6bEeNuSGudrGq&index=26 Hippy Strings http://www.hippystrings.ca Tanglewood Apothecary https://tanglewoodsoap.ca/ Gingersnapthat https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Gingersnapthat Renee van Hoy https://www.instagram.com/rvanhoy1/?hl=en Writing Low Vision Accessible Patterns https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/867705879/writing-accessible-patterns-for-the?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1 Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation https://www.stollerykids.com/ Polka Dot Creek https://www.instagram.com/polkadotcreek/?hl=en WIPS: Mock Sadness – Helle Slente https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mock-sadness KALs & Groups Sock Madness (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-madness-forever HP Knitting & Crochet House Cup (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup Socks From Stash (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/socks-from-stash Dream Knitting: Smitten with Paris – Julie Coffey https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smitten-with-paris Coffee Cantata – Caoua Coffee https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-cantata Eisern – General Hogbuffer https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eisern

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today we take a look at all the baby knits I’ve been working on, as well as an unusual pair of ankle socks. We also talk about my knitting goals for February, a couple of knitting prompt challenges, and making your own knitting kits. Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en Misc: ClaybyNiki https://www.instagram.com/claybyniki/?hl=en SweetGeorgia’s Color Dominance video (Youtube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUY4KfExvg0&t=2s Jog-less stripes https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2011/03/jogless-stripes-pretty-picture-version.html http://jlyarnworks.blogspot.com/2009/02/tutorial-jogless-join_22.html?m=1 Denise – EarthtonesGirl (pin) https://www.instagram.com/earthtonesgirl/?hl=en Hippy Strings https://www.hippystrings.ca/ Haleakala – Cookie A https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/haleakala-2 WIPS: Meda – Marie Petra https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meda-3 Baby Socks – my project notes https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/cassie-stockings Rye – Tin Can Knits (baby sock instructions) https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/socks/ Flax – Tin Can Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax Baby Sweater project notes (with links to all the colorwork sources) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/flax-3 Mock Sadness – Helle Slente https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mock-sadness My Designs: Torg Socks – not yet published KALs & Groups Sock Madness (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-madness-forever HP Knitting & Crochet House Cup (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup Socks From Stash (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/socks-from-stash

Welcome! My name is Michelle Matthews and I talk about knitting, designing, and the process of fitting them into my current season of life. Today we get to know me by looking at some of my favourite FOs. We also talk about what I've finished lately, what I'm knitting and designing currently, and a little bit about some fun knit-a-long groups. **Disclaimer** - The sound lag occurred when this was uploaded. My file doesn't have the lag, so I'm not sure how to fix it. Find Me! Ravelry – Michelle Matthews (a.k.a. fromthehightower1) https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michelle-matthews Instagram – @fromthehightower https://www.instagram.com/fromthehightower/?hl=en Meet the Maker (My Fave Fos): On the Spice Market Shawl – Melanie Berg https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/on-the-spice-market Campside Cardi – Alicia Plummer https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/campside-cardi “His Favourite Things Socks” inspired by "My Favorite Things" Infinity Scarf – Jill McGee https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-favourite-things-infinity-scarf Police Box Sox – Audrey Nicklin https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/police-box-sox Calcifer Socks – not from a pattern Scrap Yarn Sock Advent Calendar – Anna Johanna https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scrap-yarn-sock-advent-calendar Dropping Madness – Maria Ekblad https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dropping-madness-socks Gothic Arches – Dots Dabbles https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/gothic-arches New FOs: Nordic Socks – Sandra C Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nordic-socks-5 Cable Knit Hat – The Cassandra – Louise Bollanos https://www.ravelry.com/projects/fromthehightower1/cable-knit-hat---the-cassandra Composite – Kelly van Niekirk https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/composite Bitty Foothill Pullover – Laura Spargo Anderson https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bitty-foothill-pullover WIPS: Meda – Marie Petra https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meda-3 My Designs: Torg Socks – not yet published Misc: Yarn Store – Hippy Strings https://www.hippystrings.ca/ Sluggy Freelance webcomic – Sluggy.com https://www.sluggy.com/ Yarn mini set - Dragon Hoard Yarns https://dragonhoardyarnco.com/ Spirit of Rhinebeck Cowl – Fox and Honey Fibres https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spirit-of-rhinebeck CozyUpKnits (where I won the yarn/pattern giveaway) https://www.instagram.com/cozyupknits/?hl=en Tech Editor – Kayla Anderson – Heritage Arts Co https://heritageartsco.com/ KALs & Groups Sock Madness (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-madness-forever #comfortingsockskal hosted by @littlebittydelights & @handknitbykam https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWOhQRpK9k/ https://www.instagram.com/littlebittydelights/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/handknitbykam/?hl=en HP Knitting & Crochet House Cup (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup Socks From Stash (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/socks-from-stash Sock Knitters Anonymous (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-knitters-anonymous Sock Knitters (Ravelry) https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sock-knitters