Podcast Episode 97: Converting Flat Knitting to Circular Knitting

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Comment by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on May 24, 2009 at 7:56am

Well, I finally was able to listen to the podcast, and loved it. I have knit both ways flat and in the round, and will do both again. I've even done a conversion or two, as you pointed out, it just takes a little forethought and planning, then knit, knit, knit.

Any time I try to learn something new in knitting (new to me you understand), I ALWAYS remind myself there are only two things to remember: knit and purl. Then I just take my time and go for it.

I love the information you provide on books in the podcasts, and really appreciate these reviews, and have and will use this information on future book purchases.

Are you planning a big party for your 100th podcast? It seems that some celebration is in order, because I know you have thought out each one diligently.

Comment by Parislexi on May 23, 2009 at 9:46am

Thanks, Kelley, for this extremely informative podcast.

I always wondered what the additional stitches that may be included in the pattern books are for - seam allowances or to balance patterns and how it could 'mess me up' re: stitch counts if I consider these extra stitches when converting to a 'knitting in the round' project. I, like you, don't want to have to think that much if I don't have to. And I don't want to sew seams if I don't have to. Sewing and I don't get along too well (I'm now remembering my first homemade dress that I never wore because it looked - well - 'homemade'!)

I love knitting in the round now although I was taught how to knit flat decades ago. For me, seamless knitting is the way to go (if it's possible)!!!

And...once again, I have added your book recommendations to my list for me to check out - especially if it's an audio book.

Your podcasts are such a wealth of other types of information - not just knitting. Love them!!

Comment by KarenandDolly on May 21, 2009 at 1:44pm

I am scared to do anything with seams. I was taught to knit in the round first. I LOVE knitting in the round. I can't wait to listen to you to gain even more information to make this task even better. I wished there was a pattern book of designs in the round top-down. They have so many stitch books for flat knitting but non in the round top down and bottom up.

Comment by Yarn Basket on May 21, 2009 at 12:57pm

I have knit things in the round.I would rather to seam because it's easier. I'm glad knitting offers many options. The seaming podcast was just a suggestion.

Comment by Jeanne Fangman on May 21, 2009 at 11:16am

I just downloaded this podcast and can hardly wait to hear it. I have pattern for a vest with a fun cable that I do not want to seam once it is completed. I am of the "I can seam but love not to" camp. The podcasts are so much fun to listen too. I love the tricks and tips like the one on spit splicing. I just tried it out this week on a lacy wool sweater and cannot tell where the splice is! Also love the "Once upon a time" book reviews. If I already have the book, I get it out and listen the podcast flipping happily through the pages. Cookie A's new book is on my list for errands today. It looks like I will be diving into my stash this evening and casting on! Have you every interviewed Sally Melville or Ann Budd? Both would make for great listening.

Comment by Peggy Stuart on May 20, 2009 at 7:16pm

I love the podcasts, even though I have to go through all kinds of gyrations to get to listen to it; the gyrations are thanks to my rickety and unpredictable laptop! I love hearing more about knitting in the round, even though I've done a lot of it already. I keep finding flat-designed patterns I would like to make, but find the unpublic side boring, because I can't see the pattern. I don't procrastinate with the seams; I just don't enjoy doing them, even though I enjoy hand quilting, hand piecing and applique. I can't say I like spread sheets, either, unless someone does them for me, LOL! I differ with Yarn Basket's opinion, though. I believe knitting in the round and steeks are wonderful for beginners. At the same time, I know there are topics that wouldn't interest me at all, like, say, knitting with wire. I have found Kelley and the KP staff very receptive to suggestions for podcasts, KALs and tutorials. Maybe a podcast on seaming methods would be good, perhaps including an interview with an expert in seaming and some discussion of some of the creative ways to deal with seams, along with EZ's faux seam if you want to put a "seam" in something you are knitting in the round. It wouldn't interest me as much as this one, but we all have different tastes. Yarn Basket will probably never knit anything in the round, and that's OK. But there is something for everyone in this Knitting Community, and it gets two thumbs up from me (well, 1 1/2, because I'm still in a cast, but two when I'm out and able to knit again). --Peggy

Comment by Chelsea on May 20, 2009 at 5:57pm

I don't really mind sewing a seam, but I have noticed that I tend to procrastinate that step. I have a sweater that has been waiting 4 years to be seamed together! I am excited to learn that I don't have to seam if I don't want to! Here's for finishing projects! yay!

Excellent podcast Kelly! Just today I was thinking I needed to get a stitch dictionary, perfect timing!

Comment by Yarn Basket on May 20, 2009 at 1:15pm

This podcast made me love the fact that I seam sew all my projects! Once again I found out that most of the patterns are written for seaming NOT for knitting in the round. Someone has to translate the pattern into the round, excel sheets, do steeks. All this is will take more time to do ifyou just sew up the seams! Once again Kelley shows the diffuculty in knitting and the round and why it's not good for beginning knitters. Please there is nothing wrong about sewing up the seams why else would all the patterns be written that way? I thing every girl should learn how to sew. (not that I'm being sexist) it's just a good skill to know. Please someone do a podcast on why seaming is important and it benefits.

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