Podcast Episode 78: Interview with Cheryl Oberle

Kelley chats with designer and author Cheryl Oberle. Cheryl is the author of "Folk Shawls," "Folk Vests," and "Knitted Jackets: 20 Designs from Classic to Contemporary."

Note: We encountered some technical issues while recording this podcast - the audio quality is lower than usual. We didn't want you to miss out on Cheryl, though, so we cleaned it up as much as possible.

Cheryl's website

Folk Shawls

Knitted Jackets: 20 Designs from Classic to Contemporary

What’s On My Needles

To keep up with my knitting progress during the week, be sure to check out my personal blog.

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Episode 78: Interview with Cheryl Oberle

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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Comment by Pamela Hansen on January 22, 2009 at 6:29pm: Thanks Kelley, I will look further and maybe get inspired to make one for myself, although I doubt that I will be wearing it in the cow barn!

Comment by Kelley Petkun on January 22, 2009 at 2:03pm: Hi Pamela,

That shawl is the traditional Faroese shawl. It is a triangular shawl with should shaping to keep it from slipping off your shoulders. It also has long "wings" that I like to pull around to the small of my back and tie in the traditional manner. These are "working" shawls meant to be worn while milking cows, carrying water, etc. There are many patterns on the internet if you want to explore some more.

Comment by Pamela Hansen on January 22, 2009 at 5:44am: You talked about a wonderful shawl style that stays in place during regular working and moving about. What was it and how can I learn more about it?

Comment by LoriD on January 15, 2009 at 7:49am: Thank you Kelley that is what I was looking for. I'm glad you had a relaxing vacation and I'm looking forward to listening to more of your podcasts in 2009, your my fav!

Comment by Kelley Petkun on January 12, 2009 at 3:49pm: Hi Lori,

I'm just now getting caught up in the office after a very relaxing Christmas vacation.

I'm not sure that I would have you start "converting" pieced knit patterns. I would feel more comfortable if you had knit at least one sweater "in the round". Then you would have a better idea of the differences. From there, you will probably be confident converting patterns. Or, you may start making your own patterns. I think it is much easier to design your own sweaters if you plan them in the round.

Elizabeth Zimmermann is all about knitting in the round. Try her Knitting Workshop book. I would strongly recommend getting the DVD as well. Elizabeth is just fun to watch and you will learn a lot.

Kelley

Comment by Knit Picks Admin on January 4, 2009 at 12:18pm: It's a teleidoscope! You can find more information right here.

Comment by LoriD on January 3, 2009 at 6:44pm: I LOVE your podcast and have often heard you refer to how you hate seaming and how you use steeking in order to knit a pattern in the round. My question is this - do you "convert" patterns in order to do this and if so what "process" do you need to do in order to do this. I also hate seaming but would love to be able to "convert" patterns I love into "in the found" projects and elimanate seaming as much as possible. Are there specific podcasts you could refer me to that address this or books you would recommend? Thanks so much Kelley!

Comment by licata519 on January 2, 2009 at 2:53pm: I kept rewinding, but still am not sure, tol-i-to-scope? To look at colors? I need one...but I don't know what it is.

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