Category Archives: Inspiration

Podcast Episode 97: Converting Flat Knitting to Circular Knitting

Kelley gives tips on the how & when of converting a pattern that has pieces knitted flat and seamed to a seamless, circular work of art. PDF Tutorial: Knitting Flat vs. Knitting in the Round Books in Book Review The Harmony Guides: Knit & Purl The Harmony Guides: Lace & Eyelets The Harmony Guides: Cables and Arans The Harmony Guides: Colorwork Stitches 3 easy ways to listen… <

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Podcast Episode 92: How We Weave

Every knitter has a different trick for weaving in their ends, so Kelley talks with Tina, Nina, and Kerin about their personal techniques and tricks for beautifully finished garments. Tutorials on Weaving In Ends 3 easy ways to listen… <

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Podcast Episode 91: I-Cord Revisited

Built-in and applied I-cord are great techniques for giving a polished look to your projects. Kelley gives tips on making it perfect — don’t be intimidated! Join the Classic Lines Cardigan Knitalong Kelley’s Audiobook Recommendations The Bee Keeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King (read by Jenny Sterlin) A Montrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R. King (read by Jenny Sterlin) The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton (reader by Caroline Lee) The Labyrinth by Kate Moss Sparkling Cyanide, Why Didn’t They Ask Evan, The Secret of Chimneys and They Came To Bagdad by Agatha Christie Master and Commander by Patrick O’Brien (read by Simon Vance) A Morbid Taste For Bones by Ellis Peters Bethleham Road by Anne Perry (read by Davina Porter) Public Radio Podcasts mentioned Splendid Table Earth Eats 3 easy ways to listen… ...

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Podcast Episode 90: Stranded?

Kelley doesn’t leave you stranded, giving you notes on how to double- or triple-strand yarn for a project. Also, Kelley has just launched her “Classic Lines Cardigan KAL” – anyone can join! Knitty.com awknit’s Lizard Ridge dishtowels (Ravelry link) in Simply Cotton Worsted Books in Book Review Reversible Knits by Iris Schreier Skein for Skein Jackets for Work and Play; the best of Knitter’s 3 easy ways to listen… <

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Podcast Episode 89: From Mittens to Gloves

Kelley talks about moving into different kinds of mittens and gloves and adds yet another project to the infamous Excel spreadsheet. Knitting New Mittens & Gloves by Robin Melanson Selbuvotter, Biography of a Knitting Tradition by Terri Shea Books in Book Review Fiber Gathering by Joanne Seiff Natural Dyeing by Jackie Crook Baby Surprise Jacket DVD by Meg Swansen Cardigan Details DVD by Meg Swansen 3 easy ways to listen… <

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