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- Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast! Below you'll find the show notes for each of Kelley's podcast episodes. Each post contains a description of the episode, links to books, websites, and products discussed in the podcast, and instructions on how to download the episodes. Thanks for listening!
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Podcast Episode 67: Ethnic Knitting Interview
Kelley and our in-house designer Kerin Dimeler talk about ethnic colorwork and knitting styles, from Fair Isle to Lithuania. Patterns Discussed "Sipalu" Palette Sampler Bag - warm, cool, and tranquil colorways Aguona Lapt… Continue
Posted on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:57pm —
Podcast Episode 66: Winter Stash Busters
Kelley discusses winter wardrobe staples – hat and scarves - which are also terrific stash busters. Books in Book Review Hats Gloves Scarves by Louisa Harding The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd Scarf Style by… Continue
Posted on September 26th, 2008 at 10:59am — 1 Comment
Podcast Episode 65: Interview with Cheryl Brunette
Kelley chats with Cheryl Brunette, author of "Sweater 101," about planning sweaters that fit well and look good. They also discuss how making a swatch is like dating before getting into a committed relationship. Books Discussed Sweater 101 Cheryl Visits KP Headquarters in Vancouver, WA Continue
Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments
Podcast Episode 64: Interview with Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne
Kelley chats with Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne about their new book "Mason Dixon: Knitting Outside the Lines." Books Discussed Mason Dixon Knitting Mason Dixon: Knitting Outside the Lines… Continue
Posted on September 12th, 2008 at 8:41am — 1 Comment
Podcast Episode 63: Little Knitting Mysteries
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… Continue
Posted on September 5th, 2008 at 1:22pm — 5 Comments
Podcast Episode 62: Interview with Miriam Tegels, Speed Knitter!
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
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Posted on August 29th, 2008 at 3:30pm — 7 Comments
No podcast this week!
Tina and Kelley (and Xena!) are at Stitches Midwest this week, so the next podcast will be out on Friday, August 30th. See you next week!
Posted on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:41pm — 1 Comment
Podcast Episode 61: Interview with Maggie Pace
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...
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Posted on August 15th, 2008 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment
Podcast Episode 60: Interview with Toni Carr
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... … Continue
Posted on August 8th, 2008 at 11:58am — 2 Comments
Podcast Episode 59: Lace Tips and Tricks
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… Continue
Posted on August 1st, 2008 at 3:32pm — 3 Comments
Podcast Episode 58: Interview with the Yarn Harlot
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...… Continue
Posted on July 25th, 2008 at 12:52pm — 5 Comments
Podcast Episode 57: New Fall Yarn!
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... … Continue
Posted on July 18th, 2008 at 1:21pm — 8 Comments
Podcast Episode 56: What’s the weight about?
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… Continue
Posted on July 11th, 2008 at 1:30pm — 6 Comments
Podcast Episode 55: Interview with Gale Zucker
Kelley chats with Gale Zucker, photographer for Shear Spirit. References Shear Spirit by Joan Tapper Flickr tattoo North American Babydoll Southdown Sheep Association an… Continue
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 at 1:30pm — 7 Comments
Podcast Episode 54: It’s summer, time to knit in public!
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 Nee… Continue
Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 11:36am — 3 Comments
Podcast Episode 53: Interview with Margaret Hubert
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. 3 easy ways to listen...… Continue
Posted on June 20th, 2008 at 1:42pm — 6 Comments
Podcast Episode 52: To Block or Not to Block
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 De… Continue
Posted on June 13th, 2008 at 11:30am — 5 Comments
Podcast Episode 51: Sock Blanks!
We love our sock blanks!! And, after several months of secretive planning and knitting, Tina and I are thrilled to be able to share a few of our experiences as we worked out the details and then enjoyed our own dyeing and knitting pleasures. Sock Blank Information Blank Dyeing Tutorial - Video Blank Dyeing Instructions - PDF… Continue
Posted on June 6th, 2008 at 8:00am — 6 Comments
Podcast Episode 50: Handing Down Knitting Traditions
While Bob in I were visiting his mother in Philadelphia, my sister-in-laws and I explored Muriel’s recipe cards that she inherited from her mother. It got me thinking about handing down my favorite knitting patterns to future knitters in our family. I’m sure there will be knitters in the family. Otherwise I will come back and haunt everyone until someone gives in and takes up needles and yarn. Books in Book Review… Continue
Posted on May 30th, 2008 at 7:30am —
Podcast Episode 49: Interview with Kathleen Gormley
Kathleen is an avid knitter whose day job is a director/script supervisor for Recorded Books Productions. I couldn’t resist asking her to join me on this podcast so I could indulge my curiosity regarding the making of audio books. 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...… Continue
Posted on May 23rd, 2008 at 7:30am —
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I had to smile when I heard your newest podcast on making scarves. I just got my new size 7 (10" straight) Harmony Needles. And I just fell in love! I cast on a scarf I revised from a Ripple Shawl Pattern (multiple of 18 + 6 st);
Cast on 30 sts (worsted weight wool blend)
ROW 1: (rs) Knit
ROW2: K6, purl to last 6, K6
ROW3: K6, *[K2 tog] 3 times, [YO,K1] 6 times, [K2 tog] 3times; repeat from * to last 6 sts, K6.
ROW4: Knit
I also did a scarf using Knit Picks Comfy Yarn in Honey Dew, using the same pattern but revised this came out really nice with the comfy yarn, so soft lightweight and pretty. Nice for a spring / summer scarf. Works up fast,too:
Cast on 24 sts, size 10 needles
ROW 1: (rs) Knit
ROW 2: K3, purl to last 3, K3
ROW 3: K3, *[K2 tog] 3 times, [YO,K1] 6 times, [K2 tog] 3 times; repeat form * to last 3 sts, K3.
ROW4: Knit
This is coming out beautiful. And the needles are so smooth and nice to knit with. I am so pleased with these
Thanks for making such beautiful needles and providing them at such a reasonable price.
Cathy L Herbold
--Peggy
Please keep these coming!
Your idea about using a rolodex to organize your ideas and short instructions was completely inspired! I'm definitely going to try it. I've been using small notebooks, but you can't re-arrange the pages - so if you have five different ideas at the same sitting (which I always do), your notebook will be all mixed up - but a stash of blank rolodex cards kept in a purse is always available for jotting, and the cards can instantly be placed in the right category in the rolodex when you get home! As I said, INSPIRED! And you know you can color-code those rolodex cards with acetate sleeves, too! The possibilities for organization are endless!
Perhaps it's a generational thing, but I agree that I would much rather flip pages and write notes than keep my ideas in the computer or PDA - even though Ravelry is so addictive, I'm just more comfortable with paper (maybe it's a tactile thing, like fabric and yarn?). Besides, I remember more when I've written notes by hand; and I always have paper handy.
You talked about knitting for charity, and why knitters give most of their creations away - the same is true of quilters, I've found. Your hypothesis that doing something that you love and giving the item away serves two purposes is right on the mark - you enjoy the time spent creating the object, and you give the item to someone else so they can enjoy it - perhaps even cherish it. You can also do many more projects when you give the end results away - after all, how many knit items or quilts can you use youself (being in Southern California, it's difficult to use any at all, actually)? In addition, when you begin a project with the specific intention of giving it to someone, you tend to think about the recipient throughout the process, infusing the object with even more love. I believe that love somehow stays with the object after it's been delivered.
Please don't ever stop your book reviews! As a die-hard bibliophile I love to hear about new books - and your reviews not only introduce me to new books, but give me enough information to decide which books would be best for my knitting and design library. And I never would have known that other people knitted to get through a divorce without your interview! Perhaps all artists and crafters get through their impossibly awful periods by immersing themselves in their art or craft.
Sorry for being so long-winded, but I have to tell you that I am going to try socks and the Magic Loop because of your podcasts. One of my first knitting projects (after scarves and slippers) was a self-designed Aran sweater knit with no seams - -but SOCKS? They are just toooooo difficult! Well, you've made them seem do-able, so I ordered needles, the Magic Loop book and yarn from your site and will knit a pair of socks!
Thank you! Hugs to Xena, the wonder Pom, from Venus, the Eskie.