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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
The connection between the weight of a ball of yarn and the length of the yarn in that ball can be a mystery for some knitters. Understanding how weight is used in the yarn manufacturing industry makes everything else much more understandable. 1 oz. = 28 grams Books in Book Review Color Sense by Susan Levin The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook by Lynne Vogel Knitted Socks by Anna Tillman What’s On My Needles I’ve been knitting, reading, spinning and walking. Just for your reference here are the sites connected to all the fun I’ve been having the last couple of weeks. Down East Walking Sticks – I love that I can break it down into three pieces and pack in my suitcase. Golding Aromatherapy Drop Spindle – I have the 2 ¾” Cherry Wood Applied I-Cord lessons Applied I-Cord Border Basics Applied I-Cord Corner Turn Applied I-Cord Kitchener Stitch Join To keep up with my knitting progress during the week, be sure to check ... |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley chats with Gale Zucker, photographer for Shear Spirit. References Shear Spirit by Joan Tapper Flickr tattoo North American Babydoll Southdown Sheep Association and Registry Gale’s website 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
Summer provides lots of opportunities for knitting in public. If you have hesitated before, take my word for it, now is the time to give it a try. Books in Book Review The Best of Interweave Knits edited by Ann Budd Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters by Sharon Brant What’s On My Needles Lots and walking and knitting while we were in Canada. Thankfully the weather was cool and comfortable. I truly enjoy watching our friends play golf. I am determined to take my own advice regarding public fiber demonstrations. In my case, it will be learning to handle my drop spindle, or some of my drop spindles to be more accurate. 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 Margaret, author of “Knits for Men,” about her adventures in designing patterns and writing books. Knits for Men by Margaret Hubert 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
Blocking is one of those essential elements for successful knitting that is oddly left out of basic lessons. But, I love blocking for several reasons. It not only helps before you begin a project but is very important after you having finished your knitting. Books in Book Review Easy Beaded Knits by Jeanette Trotman 25 Beaded Knits by Debbie Abrahams Stunning Shawls and Wraps by Scarlet Taylor Tools in Book Review Kookaburra Wool Wash Lace blocking wires Fork pins What’s On My Needles I am so happy being able to finally turn all my creative attention to my own knitting projects. No more work knitting and no more big trips are planned. We are going to be heading up to Canada next week to watch some friends play in a golf tournament. A long drive in both directions will be perfect for the garter stitch baby blanket knitting. I bought a nice backpack for Xena so my hands will be ... |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
We love our sock blanks!! And, after several months of secretive planning and knitting, Tina and I are thrilled to be able to share a few of our experiences as we worked out the details and then enjoyed our own dyeing and knitting pleasures. Sock Blank Information Blank Dyeing Tutorial – Video Blank Dyeing Instructions – PDF Dye Pattern Techniques – PDF Sock Blank Knitalong Free Toe-Up, Two-at-a-Time, Magic Loop Sock Pattern Sock Blank Materials Sock Blanks Jacquard Acid Dyes 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 ... |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley talks about when you’re just not feeling right about a project and switching to a new pattern. Books Reviewed Take Along Knitting Toe-Up Socks for Every Body by Wendy D. Johnson 3 easy ways to listen… |
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by Knit Picks Staff on April 6, 2011
I love to volunteer and I love to be outside, and those two things coincide a lot in Oregon. Every year we pick a volunteer activity for Earth Day, and we also did the SOLV Spring Beach Cleanup this year! I wasn't ever really a big fan of the beach, growing up along the Jersey Shore. There was sand and water, and that was kind of boring I guess.(not to mention me + sun = OW) But then I moved to Oregon and was entranced by the treacherous, rocky, geologically amazing coastline. I also loved the fact that, for the most part, there wasn't anybody out there. It was so peaceful, or as much as a violent ocean against a volcanic coast can be! I felt like I needed to give something back, so this March I volunteered for my first Beach Cleanup. Each year, thousands of volunteers comb the Oregon coast for industrial and household waste that washes up on shore. We chose a fairly small stretch of beach at Ona Beach State Park and went to work. |
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by Knit Picks Podcast on April 6, 2011
Kelley chats with designer Kerin about tips and tricks for reading knitting patterns. 3 easy ways to listen… |
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by Kelley on April 4, 2011
How do our furry friends always claim our projects? I laid out my first crochet throw to check my progress. Went into the kitchen to make an espresso shot. Walked back into the family room and there was Xena! Sound asleep on her new blanket! I suspect that she thinks it is perfect as is! I want to finish the outer ring and then there will be enough throw for me and Xena. That’s assuming that she will choose to share it with me. |
