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/] <

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 …

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.

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