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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Knitting Lesson Take a deep breath and gather your courage! Kelley talks you through fixing mistakes and missteps in your knitting. You can do it! She also chats with Knit Picks employees Kerin and Kate about their own knitting disasters. New Podcast Segments Kelley and Alison introduce two new segments for the podcast, “Knitting Superheroes” and “Cry on Kelley’s Shoulder.” If you’re a Knitting Superhero, tell us about a knitting challenge that you overcame. If things aren’t going so well on your project, email us about it so that you can “Cry on Kelley’s Shoulder” and get a little help on how to move your knitting forward. To submit your story and possibly be interviewed for a future podcast, email your story to podcast@knitpicks.com. Remember, not every story will be chosen. Thanks for participating! Out and About with Kelley Kelley rolled a little bit of tape at the Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, OR this past ... |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley chats with Alison about favorite podcast episodes, tried-and-true favorite books, and upcoming surprises for the podcast. Edit 6/24/09: The 100th Knit Picks Podcast Contest is now closed – thanks for everyone who shared a comment with us! We’re celebrating the 100th Knit Picks Podcast with a contest! To enter for a chance to win a set of Harmony or Nickel Interchangeable Needles (you get to choose!), post a comment below about your favorite podcast moment or lesson. You have until 6/24/2009 to enter, and we’ll pick a winner at random. We’ll announce the winner in Podcast #102, and we’ll also send them an email notification so they can pick out which needle set they’d like. Oh, and you’ll need a US or Canadian shipping address so we can send you your prize! Kelley’s Favorite Podcast Episodes 02: Desert Island Knitting 15: To Knit or Not to Knit, That is the Question 24: How Do We ... |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Don’t want stretch? Need drape? Thinking of substituting wool for cotton, or alpaca for linen? Kelley gives advice on how to match fiber type to project. Fiber Tutorials Alpaca Cotton Linen Modal Silk Wool Yarn Substitution Books in Book Review Knitter’s Yarn Palette by Claire Montgomerie Knitting to Share by Gerard Allt 101 Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders by Judith Durant 3 easy ways to listen… < |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley chats with designer Sally Melville, author of The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch, The Knitting Experience Book 2: The Purl Stitch, The Knitting Experience Book 3: Color, and Mother-Daughter Knits. 3 easy ways to listen… < |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
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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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley chats with three new moms who work at Knit Picks – Christy, Katie, and Melissa – about knitting for babies and small children. 3 easy ways to listen… < |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley helps demystify steeking and talks through how to apply the technique to V-neck and scoop neck openings on sweaters. Classic Lines Cardigan Knitalong 3 easy ways to listen… < |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley chats with sock designer Cookie A about her new book “Sock Innovation.” Sock Innovation Knitalong 3 easy ways to listen… < |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley chats with Kerin, a designer for Knit Picks, about intarsia and the new Nonna’s Garden Shawl kit in City Tweed. Tutorial on Intarsia City Tweed DK Nonna’s Garden Shawl kit 3 easy ways to listen… < |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
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… < |
