Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,
I want to get this tutorial on the provisional cast on up for you before I post the pattern for the Outer blanket. That way you can start right away even if you don’t know how to do the provisional cast on. It is a technique that is used quite a bit so it is a good one to have in your back pocket.

Now, off to work on finishing up the blanket! I can’t wait to have it all together.

I’ll be back soon with more…

Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,

Here is a video tutorial on embroidering Spud’s face but the tips are good and useful for embroidering any knit toy’s face. The ball I used in the demonstration is made in Blue Sky Worsted Cotton. Sometimes in the email the subscribers receive the video doesn’t show up for some reason so I am including the link directly to youtube for you.

Click here to watch the tutorial on youtube.

I hope this helps!

Enjoy!

Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,

Today is the kickoff for the Spud Knitalong! The pattern for Spud is found in our new book, Spud & Chloë at the Farm which can be purchased at your local yarn shop, online yarn shops and local, and online bookshops as well.

I have the first video tutorial ready to share today. I am demonstrating how to make Spud’s wooly coat using the twisted loop stitch. The twisted loop stitch is abbreviated as “tl” in the pattern. Although I didn’t invent the stitch technique, I named the stitch for my patterns and haven’t seen this technique used in this manner before. This is most likely the only place to look it up at this point.

Click here to see the video for the twisted loop stitch on youtube.

To join in the knitalong just start knitting! There is a thread running on the Friends of Spud & Chloë Ravelry group. Please post all questions either here on Spud says! as a comment or on the Ravelry thread instead of emailing or messaging me privately. Also, to all participants, please feel free to jump in and help each other and answer questions. I love that and that’s really what a knitalong is all about.

Click here for the Spud Knitalong thread on our Ravelry group, Friends of Spud & Chloë!

I am not a stickler for starting dates and joining in so all are welcome anytime. I would, however, love to know if you are joining me so if you haven’t so far, please do let me know.

I’ll be back soon with lots more….

Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,

Today I have a video tutorial demonstrating the embroidery for the Camp Hoodie. You will see how much the embroidery quickly changes the look of the simple checkered fair isle pattern and adds lots of color and texture along the way. I just love the way it looks and the hoodie and the hat.

I do have to say that Spud & Chloë Sweater is so wonderful for colorwork and this type of embroidery on knitting. Sweater is smooth and the stitch definition is so crisp all while being a lofty and squishy yarn at the same time. It is the best combination. Shameless plug, I know, but really and truly Sweater is a treat to work with. I can’t get enough of it.

Next up, the hat from the video. I am calling it the Camp Hoodie Swatch Hat! I’ll get the free pattern up… very soon!

Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,
I have a new video for you on how to do the fair isle pattern for the Camp Hoodie project for the upcoming kntialong. I am making another video tomorrow on how to do the embroidery for this pattern. Next, I will make the hat pattern available right after that. The hat is what I used for my swatch when I made the original pattern.

I also need to finish up those sleeves I am adding to my hoodie-less hoodie. See, I still have some work to do to get ready. Stay tuned….

Even with all of that ahead I am thinking we should get this knitalong thing going soon! Let’s make the official starting date for the Camp Hoodie Knitalong next Wednesday, Jan. 19th, 2011! I am so excited and I hope you can join us. Start getting your patterns and pick your colors of Sweater! I can’t wait to see what you all come up with.