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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley and Tina talk about their favorite knitting tools and offer extra tips and tricks for using them. Tools Discussed Knitting Chart Keeper Kookaburra Wool Wash Lace Blocking Wires Soft Ring Stitch Markers Locking Stitch Markers Ball Winder and Yarn Swift Yarn Meter Row Counter Plus Digital Scale 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 Plays Me [http://www.beyond-the-pale.com/] Ending: Jim Ronayne – Thoughts Of You [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/] < |
Category Archives: Inspiration
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley chats with designer Donna Druchunas about her books “Ethnic Knitting Discovery” and “Ethnic Knitting Exploration.” Books Discussed Ethnic Knitting Discovery Ethnic Knitting Exploration Arctic Lace Kitty Knits 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 Plays Me [http://www.beyond-the-pale.com/] Ending: Jim Ronayne – Thoughts Of You [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/] < |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley and our in-house designer Kerin Dimeler talk about ethnic colorwork and knitting styles, from Fair Isle to Lithuania. Patterns Discussed “Sipalu” Palette Sampler Bag – warm, cool, and tranquil colorways Aguona Laptop Bag Kit – red and blue colorways Andean Chullo Hat Kit How to steek using sewn reinforcement (featuring the Aguona Laptop Bag discussed in the podcast) 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 Plays Me [http://www.beyond-the-pale.com/] Ending: Jim Ronayne – Thoughts Of You [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/] ... |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley discusses winter wardrobe staples – hat and scarves – which are also terrific stash busters. Books in Book Review Hats Gloves Scarves by Louisa Harding The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd Scarf Style by Pam Allen Ocean Breezes by Cheryl Thies Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting by Marianne Kinzel The Knitter’s Handy Guide to Yarn Requirements by Interweave Press Tina’s two-at-a-time, toe-up, magic loop sock pattern Easy Peasy hat pattern What’s On My Needles Tina helped me rearrange the furniture in my living room so that I could have a cozy and inviting fiber corner to spin and knit in. And I’m taking my big green Socks for Soldiers socks with me to Boston this weekend – I hope to make a lot of progress on them! 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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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley chats with Cheryl Brunette, author of “Sweater 101,” about planning sweaters that fit well and look good. They also discuss how making a swatch is like dating before getting into a committed relationship. Books Discussed Sweater 101 Cheryl Visits KP Headquarters in Vancouver, WA 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 Plays Me [http://www.beyond-the-pale.com/] Ending: Jim Ronayne – Thoughts Of You [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/] < |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley chats with Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne about their new book “Mason Dixon: Knitting Outside the Lines.” Books Discussed Mason Dixon Knitting Mason Dixon: Knitting Outside the Lines 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 Plays Me [http://www.beyond-the-pale.com/] Ending: Jim Ronayne – Thoughts Of You [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/] < |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
There have been a number of little knitting mysteries that I worked my way through, but it would have been so nice if someone had warned me ahead of time! I’ll explain a few of my favorites, such as k2tog vs ssk and how to go about knitting up stitches. Books in Book Review Knit So Fine by Lisa R. Myers, Laura Grutzeck & Carol J. Sulcoski Shawls Two, Vogue Knitting on the Go by Staff of Vogue Knitting What’s On My Needles Right after getting back from my trip to Ireland, Tina and I went to Stitches Midwest and had a great time. I had lots of time to work on my Stonington Shawl and I’m so close to finishing my Aran cardigan! 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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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley talks with Miriam about being in the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Fastest Knitter. We also have video of Kelley’s lesson and excerpts from the podcast! – Miriam’s website – Miriam gives Kelley a lesson on how to knit faster – So you wanna compete to be the World’s Fastest Knitter? Kelley and Miriam (the World’s Fastest Knitter) talk about how to start training to beat Miriam’s record. – The Speed Knitter – Origins Kelley asks Miriam (the World’s Fastest Knitter!) about how she first figured out she’s super-speedy. – What to look for in knitting needles? Kelley and Miriam (the World’s Fastest Knitter!) talk about the benefits of knitting needles with sharp points. – Miriam’s Rapid Eye Movement Kelley asks Miriam about how quickly her eyes move while she’s speed knitting. – PDX Event highlights We hosted an event on July 30, 2008 so that Miriam could meet some local Portland, OR knitters. What’s On My Needles To ... |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley talks with Maggie Pace, author of “Felt It” and “Felt Forward.” 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 Plays Me [http://www.beyond-the-pale.com/] Ending: Jim Ronayne – Thoughts Of You [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/] < |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley talks with Toni Carr, author of “KnockDown Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track.” 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 Plays Me [http://www.beyond-the-pale.com/] Ending: Jim Ronayne – Thoughts Of You [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/] < |
