Fun
Knit to Us
Dear Everyone,
This week’s Lazy Sunday is a fun one, we hope. In this time of enforced staying-at-home, our friends at Knit Stars are sharing a free video class each week.
Back in 2018, when the world was different and we stood right next to each other without thinking about it, we were Knit Stars for the 3.0 season. Our class is called “The Secrets to Knitting Happiness.” In a series of short segments, we spill our best ideas about how to get the most joy out of knitting, busting a few myths along the way.
If nothing else, you’ll find out what we sound like. After overcoming some initial fear and trembling about being on video instead of typing in our athleisure wear, we had a blast recording our class. At one point we were driving around Nashville in 90 degree heat with a videographer, wrapped in a blanket, lying on the floor of the back seat—which he seemed to think was a normal day. You’ll also get a glimpse of MDK World Headquarters and the sights and sounds of our beloved Nashville, Tennessee. Kermit was always just out of the shot, providing reassurance and wondering why we were wearing lipstick.
For a week, you can watch our class for free. Here’s the link.
That’s not an affiliate link; it’s just a nice thing Knit Stars is doing. Over the coming weeks, they will be releasing one free class a week from past seasons of Knit Stars. To stay in the loop, follow Knit Stars on Instagram or Facebook.
Stay safe and well out there.
Love,
Ann and Kay
I signed in as a member but I couldn’t get the video
Trying using an incognito window and sign in as a nonmember.
This was great! I binge watched yesterday while knitting. It took my mind off of the news and it felt like I had company over. I haven’t knitting for about two weeks – I haven’t been able to focus on it but this got me back.
I signed in, too and couldn’t get video.
Hi Ellen,
Try my tip above and see if that works.
Thank you! It is very nice to see and hear you two beautiful ladies that I have been reading and knitting with since Way back when!!!!!
I watched on Friday and loved every segment. I did enjoy hearing your voices. It made me feel as though I was knitting with friends. Funny thing is I ordered the Freia mini skeins earlier in the week. I am good to go while sheltering in place. Be well.
I was up early this morning and just finished watching all of the Myth video. Thank you so much.
I meant videos. They were all great!
I watched your videos yesterday and what a great distraction it was for me! I needed a break from going thru my husband’s belongings, deciding what to donate & what to pack up. And it was lovely hearing your voices as I adjust to being alone for the first time in 37+ years. Thank you Knit Stars & Thank you Kay and Ann
So sorry to hear of you loss. Be gentle with yourself.
Thank you so much Nicole<3
Thank you very much for sharing this with all of us in this COVID-19 nightmare. After watching Meet the Press I needed an escape and this is it. Stay well!
You guys are wonderful and so fun. Thank you for this excellent gift.
Watching now but paused to take notes of patterns I want to make. When can I find a pattern for the Whidbey sweater in rowan denim? Would love to knit that!
Whitby is in the book Indigo Knits by Jane and Patrick Gottelier. It’s out of print but widely available from used booksellers last time I checked. Happy hunting!
I’ve got a couple of the Knit Stars seasons, and I love Ann & Kay’s segment.
Also, can I just say how excited I am you all are carrying Urth Uneek striping sock yarn???? I used this for a pair during the Wanderlust KAL and just loved the results.
Now, I am a *little* salty that it arrived right after I ordered some Raiz & Caravan…Clearly all part of your nefarious plan to get me to order more yarn!!
Thank you so much for this! Stay healthy ❤️
Just rewatched and again, it is delightful. Wanted to say that I am also a log cabin fanatic. This is what I teach all newbie knitters. Not only is it much more satisfying then a garter scarf. The knitter is also learning a couple of other things along the way. Great fun and always wonderful to return to.
Any chance getting an information article on crocheting? 2nd request. Ron
Have read both books, read the blog, too, but seeing and hearing is wonderful. Great job!
Thank you, thank you, thank you Ann & Kay! Like most of America, I am beginning to develop cabin fever but am now knee deep in your fabulous knit stars class. Please know what an amazing (and much needed) treat this is!
Thank you, and thanks to Knit Stars for this bit of tv knitting. It’s wayyyyy better than Calgon bathtime, as I can knit while taken away.
In the second episode of Knit Stars you show an orange towel – is there a pattern for this – would love to try linen for the first time. So enjoying listening to you both. Met you in Oct. 2019 at Rhinebeck. Thanks so much
This brought me so much joy and a new list of things I want to make. Are you both throwers? I do both. My throwing looks the best but the picking seems faster.
I so enjoyed knitting with you yesterday! Thank you and the folks at Knit Stars for making the video available…and yes, it was wonderful hearing your voices!
Thank you so much for sharing these videos. It was like meeting you in person and much fun to watch and hear you talk about your (and my/our) passion.
How fun was that? Thank you for sharing!
Great video. I really enjoyed watching it and you are both so informative and positive. You are an inspiration to the knitting community. Thanks a million.
Thank you so much! I binge watched the whole class this afternoon while working on my favorite, impractical, project. It has been the redeeming feature of a day full of anxiety and a houseful of irritation. Your generosity has gotten me through a rough patch. Tomorrow I will get back to salvaging my work, tonight I will knit for pleasure and sanity.
Thank you so much, Ann and Kay. I was having a rough day and when I turned to your videos, they were an instant pick-me-up. I am planning to get a few of those field guides and especially look forward to some log cabin knitting. I sure wish you both lived in Philadelphia so that we could knit together and be friends.
I’ve watched them all today and I feel like I “know” you both so much more! I loved them all and I saw so many delicious projects highlighted that have my brain thinking of all the possibilities
Thank you!! I really enjoyed watching you after all these years of enjoying your blog, books and your web site. Such fun and I agree with so many things you pointed out.
Knitting! Our love and passion!