Bla Bla Black Sheep Podcast Ep. 53: What are Dye Lots and Is Knitting Harder to Learn than Crochet?

Welcome to Bla Bla Black Sheep, the ultimate destination for all things yarn-related! Join us in this episode of our yarny podcast as crochet teacher Sarah Korth, the creative force behind SEK Handmade, delves into the intriguing world of crochet. In today's installment, we tackle two great questions from our viewers: What are dye lots and why do they matter? And, which is harder to learn, knitting or crochet?

Sarah, with her wealth of experience and expertise, provides insightful answers and valuable tips to unravel the mysteries surrounding these topics. Discover what a dye lot is and how to find it on a yarn label, as Sarah sheds light on all the aspects often overlooked importance of matching dye lots when working with multiple skeins of yarn.

Then, join the debate! What's harder to learn, crochet or knitting? Sarah with share her insight and gives tips for crocheters who would like to learn how to knit.

Whether you're a seasoned crochet enthusiast or just beginning your yarn journey, Bla Bla Black Sheep is your go-to resource for all things crochet. Tune in to this episode for expert insights, engaging discussions, and a yarn-filled experience that's sure to inspire and inform. Don't miss out—grab your hooks and join us for another enthralling episode of Bla Bla Black Sheep!

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What I'm wearing:
Simone Shawl
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In this week's episode we talk about:
* What's bringing me joy
Finishing up a long lingering project!
Nolan Cowl:
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Announcements:
Share with my your Local yarn shop so I can share my LYS Day pattern!
Spring Shawl Along is coming April 1st

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Questions:
1. What do you mean by lot and how to I find out what lot my yarn is?

Twice Sheared Sheep Merino Yarn - https://twice-sheared-sheep.myshopify...

2. How hard is it to learn knitting once you know how to crochet?
How to crochet around a hoop - same method works for a crochet cast on in knitting!
   • The Best Way to Crochet Around a Hoop  


Chapters:
Intro 00:00
What I'm wearing 01:27
What's bringing me joy 07:39
Small Businesses I love 12:29
Announcement 22:12
Questions 26:48
Question 1 27:10
Question 37:36
Closing 46:21