The Sweater with Kathleen Dames
Over the course of each 12-week season, we will knit a sweater together. I'll share my favorite tips and techniques to improve your knitting, whether you're working on our current sweater or not. For Season Four we are knitting Enwreathed Pullover. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter. Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater for details. Thanks for joining me, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Seven : The Split
05/24/2019
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Seven : The Split
Today (finally! the technical issues and building construction have been a thorn in my side - I’m so sorry!) we are talking about splitting the sleeves off from the body plus a clever use of the provisional caston *in the middle of the round*. You will love how this simple technique makes finishing your sweaters just a matter of weaving in some ends.
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Six : The Colorwork
05/03/2019
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Six : The Colorwork
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.
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Five : LIVE SHOW
04/26/2019
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Five : LIVE SHOW
Time for some real-time Sweater talking! Some knitters have asked me questions already, and I will be taking whatever questions you have live Friday, April 26th, at 10:00 EDT. Don’t worry if you can’t join me on YouTube live, as this will become a video the minute it’s over (and then I’ll upload the audio podcast). Questions you have about colorwork, top-down construction, and any other knitting topics are encouraged. I love talking about knitting, so (as always) this should be a lot of fun.
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Three : The Swatch
04/12/2019
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Three : The Swatch
Oh, swatching, you are not always our favorite, but you give us lots of good information (sometimes). Today we talk a little bit about different kinds of swatches, including my favorite: the swatch that is also a thing (like the Enwreathed Cowl or one of two sleeves). I also talk a little bit about needles and how you may only need one to knit a sweater (that’s how I do it, anyway).
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Two : The Yarn
04/05/2019
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode Two : The Yarn
Ooh, it’s time to talk a little bit about yarn. My favorite! Today’s mantra is: Know thyself (or thy intended recipient). When choosing yarn, it helps to consider what kind of sweater you WANT and how you will take care of it. Different fibers and their preparation will affect the yarn and, in turn, your final knit.
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode One : The Pattern
03/13/2019
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode One : The Pattern
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 :)
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode 0: The Intro
03/07/2019
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Four, Episode 0: The Intro
Are you ready for a new sweater? How about giving colorwork a try? This season 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! Visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater for details.
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The Sweater: The Blossom or the Bole
05/04/2018
The Sweater: The Blossom or the Bole
Check out The Blossom or the Bole, a three-color asymmetrical triangle shawl. Use the coupon code blossom20 for 20% off the pattern on Ravelry.com. Plus some straight talk on needle specifications in patterns. Got a knitting question? Just ask, and we can discuss on an upcoming episode.
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MOTHS: Protect your knits -- LIVE podcast
05/24/2017
MOTHS: Protect your knits -- LIVE podcast
Audio from the YouTube Live podcast 5/25/17... Join me LIVE to discuss preparing your woolies for their summer's nap. I'll share my moth-fighting story from the end of last summer (now that the trauma is ten months behind me), plus lots of painful lessons learned. Apologies for the naughty word late in the podcast, but moths are the worst!
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Sweater Therapy + Filament No. 2 trunk show
04/21/2017
Sweater Therapy + Filament No. 2 trunk show
Today we are doing a little therapy session! Let's talk about perfection, mistakes, honesty, and practice. Plus I have the Filament No. 2 trunk in-house, so how about a little show? You can order your print copy from http://www.knitfilament.com or the ebook at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/filament-no-2-spring-2017 ::Filament No. 2:: -Constance in Rowan's Kidsilk Haze http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/constance-14 -Floralia Cowl and Mitts in Harrisville Wool & Silk http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/floralia-cowl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/floralia-mitts -Fortuny Wrap in Woolen Rabbit Opal http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fortuny -Gather Ye Rosebuds socks in Dream In Color Smooshy http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gather-ye-rosebuds-3 -Louche in Dye For Yarn Papersilk http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/louche-3 -Naiad in Swan's Island Merino Silk Lace http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/naiad-3 -Rosarium in Rauma Finulgarn http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rosarium-2 -Whistler Pink in Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whistler-pink If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter. Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtag #kdsweater ---------- Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover Purchase the Season Three pattern, Basic Cable: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-cable-2 Premium Cable and The Sweater Collection coming soon! ----------- instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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An Aran for Frederick KAL
02/06/2017
An Aran for Frederick KAL
Are you knitting along on An Aran for Frederick? Today I'm sharing some tips on sweater knitting that will help you successfully create your own hybrid yoke Aran. If you have questions, comments, or just want to let us know "I'm in!", join us over in the Ravelry thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/3545217/ Don't yet have your own copy of An Aran for Frederick? Purchase your copy here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/an-aran-for-frederick Prefer An Aran for Anne (the sweater Kathleen is wearing)? http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/an-aran-for-anne Premium Cable is coming soon, so be sure you are subscribed to The Sweater newsletter to be the first to know when it is available: http://eepurl.com/bKrYOz In whatever way you came to this podcast episode (and the KAL), thank you so much for being here. Many of you joined us through the #strongertogether and #knitterspayitforward hashtags when I gave away thousands of patterns in November to put some good into the world. I hope that you are joining me in doing just that in whatever way you can. Each of us knows that piling up those stitches/deeds leads to wonderful things, so keep up the good work. Happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel, so you never miss an episode.
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Twelve : The Sweater
01/13/2017
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Twelve : The Sweater
Yay! Party Time! I finished my sweater and love how it turned out. How is it going with yours? The pattern for Premium Cable will be published soon, and I will let you know when it is available in my Ravelry shop in an upcoming newsletter. If you still have questions about your sweater, ask in the Ravelry forum: Interested in joining the Aran for Frederick KAL mentioned in today’s episode? More information in this Ravelry thread: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (take 20% off the price, expires 16 January 2017): Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Lady Jane is wearing Basic Cable in Malabrigo Rios, colorway: Reflecting Pool. Lady Jane is ALSO wearing An Aran for Frederick in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, colorway: Nest. Kathleen is wearing Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in Scrimshaw and Au Naturel. Pattern coming soon! Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher TAGS sweater, knitting, sweater knitting, the sweater with kathleen dames, kathleen dames, learn to knit, knit a sweater, pullover, basic cable, cabled pullover
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Eleven : The Block
12/30/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Eleven : The Block
Blocking! Today I’m doing it with the help of my washing machine (I know - I’m the luckiest New Yorker to have a machine in my apartment!). I do believe that blocking takes your knitted item from homemade to handcrafted, so don’t skip this step. If you still have questions about blocking your sweater, ask in the Ravelry forum: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (take 20% off the price, expires 6 January 2017): Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Lady Jane is wearing Basic Cable in Malabrigo Rios, colorway: Reflecting Pool. Kathleen is wearing Quadrille in Yarn Love Amy March DK in Cranberry Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher TAGS sweater, knitting, sweater knitting, the sweater with kathleen dames, kathleen dames, learn to knit, knit a sweater, pullover, basic cable, cabled pullover
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Ten : The Finish
12/24/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Ten : The Finish
Ready to finish your sweater? I’ll talk (and show) a bit about Kitchener Stitch and how I weave in my ends. Still have questions? Visit the forum thread: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (take 20% off the price, expires 6 January 2017): Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Lady Jane is wearing Basic Cable in Malabrigo Rios, colorway: Reflecting Pool. Kathleen is wearing Kellynch Cardigan (currently available from Interweave, coming in 2017 from my Ravelry shop) in Madeline Tosh tosh merino, colorway: Envy. Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher TAGS sweater, knitting, sweater knitting, the sweater with kathleen dames, kathleen dames, learn to knit, knit a sweater, pullover, basic cable, cabled pullover
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Nine : The Yoke
12/23/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Nine : The Yoke
Today we are working on the yoke. It’s also the last day to get 30% off your copy of the Basic Cable pattern on Ravelry. Still have questions? Visit the forum thread: Looking for Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmermann as mentioned in today’s episode? Visit Schoolhouse Press: Want to know more about one of the other yoke style sweaters? Sotherton Benwick Turn of the Glass An Aran for Frederick http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/an-aran-for-frederick If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (take 30% off the price through 12/23/16 - discount varies over the season, code expires 6 January 2017): Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Lady Jane is wearing Basic Cable in Malabrigo Rios, colorway: Reflecting Pool. Kathleen is wearing Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarn Merino DK, colorway: Peony. Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher TAGS sweater, knitting, sweater knitting, the sweater with kathleen dames, kathleen dames, learn to knit, knit a sweater, pullover, basic cable, cabled pullover
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Eight : The Split/Join
12/09/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Eight : The Split/Join
Today is one of the big days in your journey to a finished sweater. I demystify the splitting up of stitches and then help you join everything together for the yoke. Plus I’ve got a few tips for you. Still have questions? Visit the forum thread: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (right now take 30% off the price through 12/23/16 - discount varies over the season, code expires 6 January 2017): Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Lady Jane is wearing Thistle Leaf Pullover in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock, colorway: Miss Taylor. Kathleen is wearing Sotherton in Madeline Tosh tosh DK, colorway: Byzantine. Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher TAGS sweater, knitting, sweater knitting, the sweater with kathleen dames, kathleen dames, learn to knit, knit a sweater, pullover, basic cable, cabled pullover
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Seven : The Body
12/02/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Seven : The Body
It’s time to finish up the body (and sleeves) in preparation for next week’s split/join. Plus I’ve got a few tips for you. Still have questions? Visit the forum thread: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (discount varies over the season, code expires 6 January 2017): Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Lady Jane is wearing Basic Cable in Malabrigo Rios, colorway: Reflecting Pool. See above for Ravelry link. Kathleen is wearing Sotherton in Madeline Tosh tosh DK, colorway: Byzantine: Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher TAGS sweater, knitting, sweater knitting, the sweater with kathleen dames, kathleen dames, learn to knit, knit a sweater, pullover, basic cable, cabled pullover
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Six : The Cable
11/25/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Six : The Cable
Cables, cables, cables. Want to know how to create cables without a cable needle? Watch today’s episode and learn. Still have questions? Visit the forum thread: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (discount varies over the season, code expires 6 January 2017): Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Lady Jane is wearing Basic Cable in Malabrigo Rios, colorway: Reflecting Pool. See above for Ravelry link. Kathleen is wearing Wavelette in Louet Gems Fingering Weight, colorway: Cloud Grey: Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Five : The LIVE SHOW
11/19/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Five : The LIVE SHOW
Many thanks to everyone who asked questions for today’s live show! If we didn’t get to YOUR question, be sure to ask it in the comments section or over on the Ravelry thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3531822 If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (discount varies over the season, code expires 6 January 2017): Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Lady Jane is wearing Basic Cable in Malabrigo Rios, colorway: Reflecting Pool. See above for Ravelry link. Kathleen is wearing Upon the Spanish Main in Jill Draper Makes Stuff Splendor Sock Yarn, colorway: Glacier: Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher TAGS sweater, knitting, sweater knitting, the sweater with kathleen dames, kathleen dames, learn to knit, knit a sweater, pullover, basic cable, cabled pullover
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Four : The Choices
11/11/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Four : The Choices
So many choices you can make! Of course, you can always just knit the pattern “as is”, but I know that many knitters like to make changes to make a sweater their own. I’ve outlined the choices I’ve made for my Premium Cable in the Ravelry thread, so join us over there and share your choices: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3527595 If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-cable-2 Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (discount varies over the season, code expires 6 January 2017): http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover ----------- Lady Jane is wearing part of Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti, colorways: Au Naturel and Scrimshaw. Premium Cable will be published in January 2017. Kathleen is wearing Basic Cable in Malabrigo Rios, colorway: Reflecting Pool. See above for Ravelry link. Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks http://www.spirit-trail.net/ - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/ - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Three : The Swatch
11/04/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Three : The Swatch
It’s swatching time! Not the most fun, but to make sure you knit the sweater you expect, you need to swatch. I’ve got some suggestions for making your swatching time productive, as well as suggestions for how to make adjustments. So, whether you need help getting gauge or are looking to use a different weight of yarn, there’s something for you in today’s episode. Still have questions about swatching? Visit the Ravelry thread to get some answers: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (discount varies over the season, code expires 6 January 2017): Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Lady Jane is wearing Basic Cable in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway. Kathleen is wearing Bloc Party cardigan in Wooly Wonka Fibers Artio Sock in the Blackberries colorway plus some complimentary handspun in a BFL/Silk blend. Bloc Party is a free pattern on Knitty Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Two : The Yarn
10/28/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode Two : The Yarn
Today we are talking yarn - how fun! Be sure to consider how you will wear your Basic Cable when choosing your yarn. Still have questions? Visit the Ravelry thread to get some answers: Links to yarns mentioned in this episode: Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti Malabrigo Rios Cascade 220 Brooklyn Tweed Shelter Flying Goat Farm (Worsted Weight at the bottom of the page) Happy Fuzzy Yarn American Merino If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (discount varies over the season, code expires 6 January 2017): Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode One : The Pattern
10/21/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Three, Episode One : The Pattern
Today let’s review the information on page two of the pattern. I’ll share a little bit about ease, which will help you choose the right size for you. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3516659 If you haven’t already, visit http://www.kathleendames.com/thesweater to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-cable-2 Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 25 October 2016. After that use the discount code THESWEATER when purchasing Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop (code expires 6 January 2017): http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kathleen-dames-design Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solstice-cardi Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover ----------- Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks http://www.spirit-trail.net/ - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn http://www.malabrigoyarn.com/ - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: https://www.periscope.tv/kathleendames instagram: https://instagram.com/kathleendames/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kathleendames ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kathleen-dames facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenDamesDesign music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobishert
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Season Three, Episode Zero: Basic Cable | The Sweater with Kathleen Dames
10/14/2016
Season Three, Episode Zero: Basic Cable | The Sweater with Kathleen Dames
Are you ready for a new sweater? How about some cables? You’re in luck! Today is the preview episode for Season Three of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames. We will be knitting Basic Cable over the course of 12 weeks. Well, you’ll be knitting Basic Cable, and I will be working on a new design, Premium Cable, which has some of the same elements (so I can show you what we are talking about) but with an extra kick. I’m so excited and hope you are too! Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Basic Cable pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on social media with hashtags #kdsweater and #basiccable ---------- *Free pattern available until 6 January 2017. You can purchase Basic Cable from my Ravelry shop any time: Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: Purchase the Season Two pattern, Purly Pullover, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Yarn info: -Spirit Trail Fiberworks - Kathleen will be knitting her Premium Cable in Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in the Au Naturel and Scrimshaw colorways -Malabrigo Yarn - the original Basic Cable was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Reflecting Pool colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Twelve : The Sweater
07/22/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Twelve : The Sweater
It’s the SEASON FINALE - whoohoo! How is your Purly Pullover? Mine is blocked and lovely and very warm (so after recording this episode it is being tucked away until Fall). Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover ---------- *Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Yarn info: -Happy Fuzzy Yarns - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway -Madeline Tosh - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Eleven : The Block
07/15/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Eleven : The Block
It’s time for a bath! Today I'll show you how to block your Purly Pullover. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: Kathleen is wearing the Strawberry-Picking Shrug, originally published in Jane Austen Knits 2014 (and coming soon to Kathleen’s Ravelry shop). If you’re keen to try some knitted lace (lace action on both sides of the work), this is a great first project: one piece with no shaping and only two small seams to sew up. Find the pattern here: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover ---------- *Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Yarn info: -Happy Fuzzy Yarns - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway -Madeline Tosh - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Ten : The Finish
07/08/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Ten : The Finish
Let’s get our finish on: binding off, Kitchener stitch (aka weaving the underarms), and weaving in ends invisibly. I’ll take you through the steps to finishing your Purly Pullover beautifully. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover ---------- *Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Yarn info: -Happy Fuzzy Yarns - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway -Madeline Tosh - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway Kathleen is wearing the Thistle Leaf Shawl, a perfect travel project: one needle, one skein, one pattern, and a special (only slightly complex lace pattern in written out and charted formats, so you have no excuses!). Find the pattern here: periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Nine : The Yoke
07/01/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Nine : The Yoke
Yoke! Yoke! Yoke! Got decreases? Wondering about raising the back of the neck? We will talk about it today. Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover ---------- *Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Yarn info: -Happy Fuzzy Yarns - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway -Madeline Tosh - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway Kathleen is wearing the Castaway Shawlette, a perfect travel project: one needle, one skein, one pattern, and lots of fun dropping stitches. Find the pattern here: periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Eight : The Join
06/24/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Eight : The Join
Today we are getting all our stitches on one needle. This is the beauty of knitting a sweater all in one piece. After this we will head into the home stretch! Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: If you haven’t already, visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover ---------- *Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Yarn info: -Happy Fuzzy Yarns - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway -Madeline Tosh - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway Kathleen is wearing the Women’s Deckhand, another seamless raglan pullover with special details, including stripes and a buttoned yoke. Find the pattern here: periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher
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The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Seven : The Second Sleeve
06/17/2016
The Sweater with Kathleen Dames | Season Two, Episode Seven : The Second Sleeve
There are many ways to avoid getting trapped on Sleeve Island. In addition to knitting one sleeve before the body and another after, check out the “War and Peace” method of knitting two at once (socks in Knitty’s example, but this would work for sleeves, too): Visit the episode thread in the Kathleen Dames Design Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kathleen-dames-design/topics/3448816 Visit to sign up for the newsletter and get your free Purly Pullover pattern*. Your link to download the PDF will be in your Welcome email. Be sure to create your project page on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purly-pullover Thanks for being here, and happy knitting! xoxo, Kathleen P.S. Share your project on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with hashtags #kdsweater and #purlypullover ---------- *Free pattern available until 22 July 2016. You can purchase Purly Pullover from my Ravelry shop any time: Purchase the Season One pattern, Solstice Cardi, from my Ravelry shop: ----------- Yarn info: -Happy Fuzzy Yarns - Kathleen will be knitting her DK weight Purly Pullover in Happy Fuzzy Yarns Merino DK in the Peony colorway -Madeline Tosh - the original Purly Pullover was knit in sport weight tosh pashmina in the Bloomsbury colorway periscope: instagram: twitter: ravelry: facebook: music: Cafe Parisien with accordion iStock.com/frobisher Kathleen is wearing Wench - a pullover with simple construction and fun details, like picot cast ons and bind offs, worked in summer-perfect linen yarn. Pattern available at
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