Slow Pace Knitting Space | Ep 15 - Knits For Kids to Play With
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space | Ep 14 - New Year, New Designs!
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space | Ep. 13 - Christmas Spoilers
Merry Christmas!
Show notes and subtitles coming after Christmas.
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Slow Pace Knitting Space | Ep 12 - Advent Minis & Double Knitting
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/
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Slow Pace Knitting Space | Ep 11 - What's your spoiler philosophy?
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/
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Slow Pace Knitting Space | Ep 10 - Knee Socks No More! and more...
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space | Ep. 9 - Knee Socks of Glorious Gradience & Pumpkins
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space | Ep. 8 - Summer FOs Revealed
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space Podcast | Ep. 7 - Mending Knits
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
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Knitting Tutorial | How to Add Beads to Knitting (3 Ways)
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space Podcast | Ep. 6 - Let's Talk BEADS
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space Podcast | Ep. 5 - Frogging All the Things
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space Podcast | Ep. 4 - Senbonzakura Socks
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space Podcast | Ep. 3 - Baby Knits & SOCKS
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space Podcast | Ep. 2 - Colorwork Baby Knits
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
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Slow Pace Knitting Space Podcast | Ep. 1 - Meet the Maker!
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
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