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Zaji-Kali Makes Knitting Podcast 5

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0:00 Intro
1:17 What I’m wearing
9:50 WIPs
15:22 Spice Cardigan
44:14 Yarn Haul / Knit Plans

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What I’m Wearing:
Estellina Maxi Dress (use code WINTER2021 for 35% off!)
https://thesunshinecollectivelabel.com/products/dark-peach-estellina-maxi-dress

Mentioned:
Maja’s Swedish Mittens Book by Maja Karlsson
https://amzn.to/3DVLsZj
Takami Interchangable Bamboo Knitting Needles
https://amzn.to/2YkUkJa
Winter by Kim Hargreaves (Polar)
https://bit.ly/3nFJc2k
Lion Brand Yarn Hue & Me Yarn, Bellini
https://amzn.to/3jRIPjY
Spice Cardigan by Andrea Mowry
bit.ly/3aWQpWZ
Cascade 220 in Smoke Blue
amzn.to/3b1G8IQ
Cascade 220 Superwash Wave in Deep Sea
amzn.to/3o6N2Ah
Fall by Kim Hargreaves
https://bit.ly/3vh6A9A
Cascade 220 in Straw
https://amzn.to/3dPCimj
Valley Yarns South Hampton in Gold
https://bit.ly/3dPrhl5
Rowan Magazine 70th Edition (Triangular Shawl with Sheer Bands & Lazurite)
https://bit.ly/3a37tZG
PREMIER YARNS CHAMONIX IN TIDE POOL
https://bit.ly/3bq4riY
Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte
https://amzn.to/3pf27n3
Big Twist Twinkle Yarn in Grey
https://bit.ly/2YTkfbj

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Zaji-Kali Makes Knitting Podcast 3: Knitting Vlog and Updates

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0:00 Intro
0:58 Finished Object
7:37 WIPs
12:48 Knit Plans

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Mentioned:
Endless Possibilities Sweater by Drops Design
https://bit.ly/3lFnJFp
60 Quick Knits for Little Kids (Turtleneck Poncho)
https://amzn.to/3uBOgHP
Big Twist Soft in Orange
https://bit.ly/2YZnM7T
Red Heart Hello Gorgeous Yarn in Sedona
https://bit.ly/3ouVcps
Takami Interchangable Bamboo Knitting Needles
https://amzn.to/2YkUkJa
Rowan Magazine 70th Edition (Lazurite)
https://bit.ly/3a37tZG
Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte
https://amzn.to/3pf27n3
Big Twist Twinkle Yarn in Grey
https://bit.ly/2YTkfbj
Fall by Kim Hargreaves
https://bit.ly/3vh6A9A

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VIDEO: Zaji-Kali Makes Knitting Podcast 1: Knitting Vlog and Updates

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0:00 Intro
1:18 Finished Objects
13:40 WIPs
23:39 Yarn Haul

Let’s start at Episode 1! I’ll talk about what I have finished recently, some projects I’m working on right now and some yarns that I got myself for my birthday!

Geometric Dazzle Children’s Cardigan Blog Post
https://zajikalimakes.com/2021/09/18/geometric-dazzle-childrens-cardigan/

Northhampton Neckerchief Blog Post
https://zajikalimakes.com/2021/09/19/northhampton-neckerchief-knitting-review/

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Mentioned:
Fearless Fair Isle Knitting by Kathleen Taylor
https://amzn.to/3DRziSu
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in Crush
https://bit.ly/3kOrpEz
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in Eggplant
https://bit.ly/3gXkCY6
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in Dublin
https://bit.ly/3kNCaXH
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in Peapod
https://bit.ly/3gS0syH
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in Haystack Heather
https://bit.ly/3kL7xCl
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in White
https://bit.ly/3kNCpC5
Dream In Color Yarn at The Loopy Ewe
https://bit.ly/3lEVx5E
New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist by Cecily Glowik MacDonald, Melissa LaBarre
https://amzn.to/3kk1wNO
Knit One, Bead Two: Essential Techniques for Knitting with Beads by Judith Durant
https://amzn.to/3AoVz7R
Large Eye Beading Needles
https://amzn.to/3nMeGoU
Drops Endless Possibilities Sweater
https://bit.ly/3lFnJFp
Yarnspirations Simple Chevron Baby Blanket
https://bit.ly/3hKpErj
Bernat Baby Blanket Sparkle Yarn
https://bit.ly/3ExrBRy
CASCADE YARNS Highland Duo (2309) Pumpkin
https://bit.ly/3EyuSzY
CASCADE YARNS Highland Duo (2310) Honey
https://bit.ly/3EyuSzY
CASCADE YARNS Highland Duo (2313) Forest
https://bit.ly/3EyuSzY
CASCADE YARNS Highland Duo (2312) Espresso
https://bit.ly/3EyuSzY
VALLEY YARNS 2/14 Alpaca Silk in Peach Blossom
https://bit.ly/2Zaq57T
Valley Yarns 2/10 Merino Tencel (Colrain Lace)
https://bit.ly/3hH61jO

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Video: 🧶 Knit Picks Yarn Haul and More

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I purchased some yarns from Knitpicks.com and it is so exciting to finally get my hands on them! I have been loving on a book I found at the library recently called Fearless Fair Isle Knitting. I have since ordered this book and now have finished a project! Check my Instagram Feed to see it done!

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Mentioned:
Fearless Fair Isle Knitting by Kathleen Taylor
https://amzn.to/3DRziSu
Knit Picks Wool of The Andes Sport Weight Yarn in Midnight Heather
https://bit.ly/3BBmGgm
Knit Picks Wool of The Andes Sport Weight Yarn in Tumeric
https://bit.ly/3gWvaqo
Knit Picks Wool of The Andes Sport Weight Yarn in Bramble Heather
https://bit.ly/2YlBO34
Knit Picks Wool of The Andes Sport Weight Yarn in Hollyberry
https://bit.ly/2WSJIjT
Knit Picks Wool of The Andes Sport Weight Yarn in Pampas Heather
https://bit.ly/2WR4Irp
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in Crush
https://bit.ly/3kOrpEz
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in Eggplant
https://bit.ly/3gXkCY6
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in Dublin
https://bit.ly/3kNCaXH
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in Peapod
https://bit.ly/3gS0syH
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in Haystack Heather
https://bit.ly/3kL7xCl
Knit Picks Swish Worsted Weight Yarn in White
https://bit.ly/3kNCpC5
Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn in Frost
https://bit.ly/3mUE8s3
Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn in Rhapsody
https://bit.ly/3BzsiHQ
Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn in Paisley Heather
https://bit.ly/2WHsiXG
Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn in Aurora Heather
https://bit.ly/2YgdIqd
Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn in Peapod
https://bit.ly/3gYLffj
Cascade Heritage Sock Yarn #5611 Butter
https://amzn.to/3yFIiX5
Cascade Heritage Sock Yarn #5608 Pine
https://amzn.to/3yEcJNk
Cascade Heritage Sock Yarn #5752 Golden Yellow
https://amzn.to/2WQMA0A
Cascade Heritage Sock Yarn #5640 Cinnamon
https://amzn.to/2WNUDeM

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Spark Cardigan Knitting Pattern Review

This is my first stranded colorwork garment! The cardigan that changed my whole perspective on fair isle garments in general! I joined this knit along (KAL) as a personal challenge for myself. It was the first garment I approached after having surgery on my thumb.

In this video, I talk all about the design and making it!

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I used Cascade 220 in white for the main color of my Spark Cardigan. I used Cascade 220 Superwash Wave in Unicorn for the Contrast Color of the cardigan.

I showed the matching yarns I’m using for my husband’s Spice Cardigan in this video, as well! His main color yarn is Cascade 220 in Smoke Blue and his contrast color is Cascade 220 Superwash Wave in Deep Sea.

Here is my knitting diary for this project:

08-01-2020: Three swatches later… US9 for main fabric, US7 for ribbing and US10 for sleeves maybe. Cast on using cable cast on 48 sts. I knit cuff for 37 rounds to get 6” cuffs to add a little length to the sleeve. Knit round one of color work chart.

08-03-2020: I knit up about a half of the sleeve! I’m happy with the process that I’ve made in 3 days! I’m hoping I can keep up the same pace because it’s been such a nice knit thus far!

08-06-2020: Finished the first sleeve. Measures 23” and ended on 5th row of repeat.

08-17-2020: Finished the second sleeve today! Ended on the 5 round again!

12-20-2020: Finally not feeling guilty to work on this project again. Also the tracking sheet makes me feel lots of anxiety. But I’m slowing down with it so that I can hopefully get it off my needles! I wanna wear it so badly 😔 starting with round 34 of this tracking sheet today.

Finished row 44. Ten rows. Not too shabby, Zaji. Not too shabby 👌🏾

12-23-2020: Main body is done! I’m starting on the collar now. So far the fit is good and I’m still probably not making the belt lol

12-24-2020: Did 55 rows of nonsense 🤦🏾‍♀️ Frogged everything back.

12-25-2020: Back on track with the short row shaping on the collar. I’m using two 30” circulars to comfortably knit this collar since I haven’t steeked yet.

12-26-2020: Finished the short rows. I’m doing the full collar now. Still using two circulars.

12-27-2020: I’m about 1/3 don’t binding off the collar in I-cord. I actually really like the I-cord bind off. It does take time but the finish it so nice 🥰 I’m ready to finish the collar and cut my steek! Maybe tomorrow!

12-28-2020: I’m finished! Steek cut! Steam blocked and darned all my ends lol I looooooooooove it! I believe my i-cord is probably tighter than it should be but meh😕 I’m not redoing it. I’ll just keep that in mind for Bryan’s spice cardigan. I LOVE IT 😻 OMG.