Podcast Episode 12: Let's Talk About Steeks!

***Correction*** I mentioned my earbuds (earphones) in this episode and mistakenly referred to the brand as Universal Ear. It is actually Ultimate Ear. The earbuds I own can be seen here.

This week I want to talk about one of my all time favorite techniques – steeking. I know there are a lot of knitters who have absolutely no idea what steeking means and others who do know but are absolutely terrified of it. Let me give you an outline of how handy steeks can be for knitting in hopes of convincing you to give them a try. Knitting Around by Elizabeth Zimmermann will give you instructions for several ways to use this handy technique.

Listening to audio books is my favorite way to enhance the necessity of multi-tasking. With the help of Audible.com, you can explore a wide variety of diversions. Tune in or scroll down to learn about some of my favorite titles and series.

The Knitter’s Almanac knitalong continues to move forward. The format proved to be quite useful this week as work obligations threatened my knitting time.


Books Reviewed

Amelia Peabody mystery series by Elizabeth Peters

Sarah Woolson mystery series by Shirley Tallman

Aubrey/Maturin nautical series by Patrick O’Brian

All Creatures Great and Small animal story series by James Herriot

Outlander historical fiction series by Diana Gabaldon

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump: and Other Life Lessons that I learned from Dogs by John O’Hurley


To keep up with my knitting progress during the week, be sure to check out my 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/]