Episode 111: Knitting Coast to Coast
Never Not Knitting/Alana Dakos
Shawl Collared Cowl
Cedar Leaf Shawlette
Knitbot/Hannah Fettig
Featherweight Cardigan
Coastal Knits
Alpenglow Yarns
Song: "Baby Blue" by the SF Seals
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November 09, 2011
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Jenny learned to knit in 2005 and now knits to the exclusion of her personal hygiene. Her husband wonders how long this "knit from your stash" charade will continue. - Nicole
Nicole (aka Big Sister) is a librarian who knits. Or maybe a knitter who is a librarian. When she's not knitting on the bus or in front of the TV or at lunch or when chatting with friends, she is, well, that's pretty much it. Knitting.
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I like the Water's Edge cardi, and the Sand and Sea shawl. So lovely!
And Alana, I think that I must knit in a similar way to you. I always throw with my left hand, because I have no dexterity in my right!
Posted by: abby | November 09, 2011 at 04:46 PM
I enjoyed the latest episode very much and would love to own a copy of Coastal Knits. My favorite designs are the Gnarled Oak Cardigan and the Rustling Leaves Beret.
Posted by: Carol | November 09, 2011 at 05:45 PM
The Gnarled Oak Cardigan is very beautiful. It reminds me of her fingerless mitts pattern that she also has on Rav.
Posted by: Tracy | November 09, 2011 at 07:29 PM
I like so many of the patterns, but I think the first thing I want to make is the Cambrian Cowl because I have two buttons my dear friend would love in the snowy North!
Posted by: Loel | November 09, 2011 at 11:19 PM
hello, Rocky Coast cardigan! I'm totally, completely, utterly smitten!
Posted by: Jessie | November 10, 2011 at 02:45 AM
The Gnarled Oak cardigan may inspire me to actually complete a sweater! I really love the detail.
Posted by: SallyT | November 10, 2011 at 04:04 AM
I really like the Skype/interview format, you should do more of these! Also I'd love to make the Rocky Coast Cardigan, its so pretty!
Posted by: Jana | November 10, 2011 at 05:34 AM
Oh, there are so many patterns I'd love to knit from Coastal Knits but I think I'd have to start with either the gnarled oaks or wildflower cardi or maybe the Rustling Leaves Beret or possibly the..... I was so happy to see there is a very wide range of sizes (thank you, Alana and Hannah! I was so surprised to hear Alana describe how she knits because I also throw with my left hand (I'm right handed and I also knit fairly tight). I never knew anyone else who knit the same way!
Posted by: Alison | November 10, 2011 at 06:27 AM
i love the visual complexity of the rocky coast cardigan and the simplicity of the gnarled oak cardigan!
Posted by: z | November 10, 2011 at 07:17 AM
I just love the Gnarled Oak cardigan! Reminds me of the town where I grew up. Fun episode!
Posted by: Kathleen | November 10, 2011 at 07:17 AM
I really love the Gnarled Oak cardigan though the Wildflower Cardi comes in a very close second favorite. The edging is really lovely.
Posted by: Hillary | November 10, 2011 at 08:10 AM
The question really is what don't I want to knit. I hate to be a sheep, but Rocky Coast Cardigan is a must. I will probably end up making the Cambrian Cowl first because it looks like it would be a fast Christmas present!
Thanks for having Alana on - I missed Jenny but it was great to her from her.
Posted by: Tasha Patterson | November 10, 2011 at 09:31 AM
I enjoyed your interview! I'd like to knit the Rustling Leaves Beret or the Sand & Sea Shawlette first. I can't decide.
Posted by: Linda | November 10, 2011 at 09:32 AM
Another great episode! I also really like the Gnarled Oak cardigan, it is certainly the most wearable for me!
Posted by: meg | November 10, 2011 at 10:07 AM
I liked the interview! You guys should do more of them. And I love the Rocky Coast Cardigan!
Posted by: Tisha | November 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Great interview! The sound quality of skype was unexpectedly good. Please do more interviews. I love most of the patterns in Coastal Knits, but my fav is definitely the Rocky Coast Cardigan. I've knit a few of Hannah's designs and they are so wearable!
Posted by: Karen | November 10, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Rocky Coast Cardigan is my favorite. Many others I'd love to knit as well!
Posted by: StaceyKnitsIt | November 10, 2011 at 10:50 AM
It's hard to pick just one, they are all so beautiful! I think the Cambria Cowl would be a great start for the upcoming winter here in New Hampshire! It would keep me toasty warm in that luscious alpaca So I need to win this book! Thanks Alana and Hannah for an awesome collection of designs.
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Posted by: Arlene | November 10, 2011 at 12:07 PM
The Rustling Leaves Beret is my favorite followed closely by the Rocky Coast Cardigan. I am definitely planning on knitting them both!
Posted by: melissa | November 10, 2011 at 12:07 PM
The Rocky Coast Cardigan is definitely my fave.
Posted by: Becky | November 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Choose one? That's a challenge! My favorites are (in priority and queue order):
1) Rustling Leaves Beret, 2) Cambrian Cowl, and 3) Rocky Coast Cardigan.
Posted by: Julie (Rav: GoldenLeica) | November 10, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Great episode! I'm loving the water's edge cardi and bayside pullover. Can't wait to stashdive for the sand & sea shawl
Posted by: Monica | November 10, 2011 at 01:07 PM
Lovely intereview! I love the Gnarled Oak cardi and the Branching Out mitts. So you store your yarn in a picnic basket too? So funny!
Posted by: valina | November 10, 2011 at 01:07 PM
Not to jump on the bandwagon, but I would knit the Gnarled Oak Cardigan. We have several Coast live oaks on our property and their leaf and bark colors and textures have inspired my knitting, so this would be the perfect tribute to them.
Posted by: bridgid | November 10, 2011 at 02:30 PM
ooh! the bayside pullover AND the rocky coast cardigan look so cozy!
Posted by: Shana shevitz Cohen | November 10, 2011 at 02:45 PM