Today I'm sharing some favorite colorwork techniques (two-handed knitting, anyone?) plus the way I do provisional castons. If  crocheting a chain takes you out of your comfort zone, my provisional two-tail long-tail cast-on might just do the trick for you.   And one gentle reminder: YOU are the boss of your knitting.   If you haven't already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for my newsletter. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/enwreathed-pullover   Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #enwreathedpullover and #enwreathedcowl ---------- You can purchase the previous seasons' patterns (Solstice Cardi, Purly Pullover, Basic Cable, and Premium Cable) from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design ----------- Yarn info: -Biches et Buches Le Petit Lambswool https://www.bichesetbuches.com/ - the original Enwreathed Pullover and Cowl were knit in the MC: Bleu Noir Foncé (dark blue black) and CC: Gris Clair (light grey) -Manos del Uruguay https://www.manosyarns.com/ - Kathleen will be using Allegria in Euphoria for her CC on The Heart Wants Pullover -Swans Island Company https://swansislandcompany.com/ - Kathleen will be using Swans Island Pure Blends Fingering in Oatmeal, which has been discontinued, but Swans Island Sterling Fingering is a great substitute with the same 85% Merino/15% Alpaca fiber content   home: https://www.kathleendames.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kathleendames iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sweater-kathleen-dames/id1079086225 instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher

Are you ready for a new sweater? How about giving colorwork a try? You're in luck! This is Episode One for Season Four of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames. We will be knitting Enwreathed Pullover over the course of 12 weeks. Well, you'll be knitting Enwreathed, and I will be working on a new design, The Heart Wants Pullover, which has similar elements (so I can show you what we are talking about) but with some differences that should be illuminating. I'm so excited and hope you are too!   Today we are going to talk about choosing your size, what ease means, and how you can customize your sweater. Remember: You are the boss of your knitting :)   If you haven't already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/enwreathed-pullover   Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #enwreathedpullover and #enwreathedcowl ---------- You can purchase the previous seasons' patterns (Solstice Cardi, Purly Pullover, Basic Cable, and Premium Cable) from my Ravelry shop any time: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design ----------- Yarn info: -Biches et Buches Le Petit Lambswool https://www.bichesetbuches.com/ - the original Enwreathed Pullover and Cowl were knit in the MC: Bleu Noir Fonce (dark blue black) and CC: Gris Clair (light grey) -Manos del Urugauy https://www.manosyarns.com/ - Kathleen will be using Allegria in Euphoria for her CC on The Heart Wants Pullover -Swans Island Company https://swansislandcompany.com/ - Kathleen will be using Swans Island Pure Blends Fingering in Oatmeal, which has been discontinued, but Swans Island Sterling Fingering is a great substitute with the same 85% Merino/15% Alpaca fiber content   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kathleendames iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sweater-kathleen-dames/id1079086225?mt=2 instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher

Today on the podcast I would like to introduce you to my latest design: The Blossom or the Bole. This is a three-color fingering weight shawl with an asymmetrical triangle construction, stripes, lace, mesh, and a picot bindoff. Lots of fun, and the stitch patterns are provided in written and charted form. Take 20% off through May 11th with code "blossom20". Plus I've got some straight talk for you on needles and taking charge of your knitting. Interested in other knitting topics? Let me know, and we can chat about them on an upcoming episode. Visit https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-blossom-or-the-bole for more on The Blossom or the Bole. And don't forget to use the code blossom20 at checkout (now valid through May 11th). Happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen