Category Archives: Inspiration

Podcast Episode 88: Magic Loop is Like…Magic!

Kelley talks about the Magic Loop technique and the ways that it simplifies knitting socks and other projects. Books in Book Review Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters by Lise-Lotte Lystrup Simple Style edited by Ann Budd Reader’s Digest Knitter’s Yarn Palette by Claire Montgomerie 3 easy ways to listen… <

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Podcast Episode 85: Slipping Stitches

Kelley talks about the different ways to slip stitches in your knitting, then discusses techniques that use picked up stitches for various effects. Books in Book Review Knit One Below by Elise Duvekot Ravelry link to sarahw’s Hellebore Rolags 3 easy ways to listen… <

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Podcast Episode 82: Color Selection

Kelley chats with Melissa, the Art Director for Knit Picks, about choosing colors for Fair Isle knitting and other multi-colored projects. Books in Book Review Color Sense by Susan Levin Color Style by Pam Allen and Ann Budd Inspired Fair Isle Knits by Fiona Ellis Kelley’s Knitting Weekend with Friends Caramel Pretzel Recipe – Videos 3 easy ways to listen… <

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Podcast Episode 81: Entrelac Made Easy

Learn technique tips for entrelac. Kelley and guest entrelac-er Karen talk though the best yarn and projects for experimenting with entrelac. Books in Book Review Teach Yourself Visually Sock Knitting by Laura Chau Knitting socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol Sulcoski 3 easy ways to listen… <

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Podcast Episode 80: The Concept of Ease

No more ill-fitting garments! The correct mix of positive and negative ease is the key to getting sweaters to fit. Kelley and Kerin unwrap the mystery of creating, determining, and working with ease. What’s On My Needles Sticks N’ Strings podcast To keep up with my knitting progress during the week, be sure to check out my personal blog. 3 easy ways to listen… <

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Podcast Episode 79: New Year’s Resolutions

Kelley shares some of her 2009 knitting resolutions and talks about her favorite organizational books and techniques. Books in Book Review The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques by Margaret Radcliffe The Sweater Workshop by Jacqueline Fee KP Knitalong for The Sweater Workshop What’s On My Needles Sticks N’ Strings podcast To keep up with my knitting progress during the week, be sure to check out my personal blog. 3 easy ways to listen… <

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Podcast Episode 78: Interview with Cheryl Oberle

Kelley chats with designer and author Cheryl Oberle. Cheryl is the author of “Folk Shawls,” “Folk Vests,” and “Knitted Jackets: 20 Designs from Classic to Contemporary.” Note: We encountered some technical issues while recording this podcast – the audio quality is lower than usual. We didn’t want you to miss out on Cheryl, though, so we cleaned it up as much as possible. Cheryl’s website Folk Shawls Knitted Jackets: 20 Designs from Classic to Contemporary What’s On My Needles To keep up with my knitting progress during the week, be sure to check out my personal blog. 3 easy ways to listen… Music used in this Podcast Introduction: A Sunken Ship Irony – Reflection at Sundown [http://spotlessrecords.com/asunkenshipirony/] Book Review: Jim Ronayne – The Three Brethren [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/] What’s On My Needles: Beyond The Pale – The Music ...

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