In this episode, Lee, Stacey, and Andi discuss getting through the long stockinette section of their Game Day Cardigans for the summer KAL. They also compare their preferred methods for marking up patterns and keeping track of progress when working through pattern repeats.   Lee and Stacey share some behind the scenes work that went into creating Haven: Knit Lace Patterns, and later on, Stacey interviews Claire Slade, the designer of the Sea Sprite Vest from Haven about her design process and favorite projects to knit. And we couldn’t chat with Claire Slade without discussing Professor Meow and her love for cats!   Game Day Cardigan KAL Locking Stitch Markers  Row Counters   Haven ebook Haven print book Sea Sprite Vest pattern Claire Slade's designs  Professor Meow Pullover pattern Mini Meow pattern Wonderfluff yarn Crystallize Shawl pattern Ottilie Shawl: Light pattern Ottilie Shawl: Heavy pattern Blossom & Bloom Shawl pattern  Acastus Sweater pattern  Chart Keeper  Aloft Super Kid Mohair yarn Alpaca Cloud Fingering yarn Curiosity pattern (in Wonderfluff; ravelry link)  Kids Cascading Kittens pattern (ravelry link)    00:04 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast 00:20 What our hosts have been doing since our last episode. 01:11 Game Day KAL chat, including staying on track through the long stretch of stockinette and note taking methods. 13:53 Discussing knitting samples for new yarns and upcoming collections. 15:07 Developing Haven: Knit Lace Patterns and photographing the collection. 18:18 Chatting with Claire Slade, designer of Sea Sprite and Professor Meow. 26:34 Claire’s upcoming designs and where to find her online.  28:45 Credits

Episode 351 - A Chat with Designer Claire Slade

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