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 …

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.

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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/] <

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.

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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/] <

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

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Kelley and Tina talk about the new fall yarn lines, detailing the color selection process and discussing different commercial dyeing techniques.
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/] <

Kelley, armed with questions that knitters posted to her blog, chats with Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

Victoria and Albert Museum – Textile Collection
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/] <

Don’t be intimidated by lace knitting – pull out your pointiest needles and take things one stitch at a time.

Books in Book Review

Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmerman
Folk Shawls by Cheryl Oberle
Victorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby
Lace Style by Pam Allen & Ann Budd
Additional Lace Tutorials
Chart Reading – Lace Charts
Blocking – Lace
Lace Borders
Lace Increases and Decreases
Lace Lifeline
What’s On My Needles
It’s been such a busy week! Miriam Tegels, the World’s Fastest Knitter according to the Guiness Book of World Records, has been visiting from Holland. We’ve been traveling all over NW Oregon, knitting and chatting.
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 …

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/] <

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/] <