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Find camaraderie and understanding as Knit Picks employees confess to their own knitting triumphs and complete blunders. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, tune in weekly for the further adventures of the gang at Knit Picks and any other knitters we can round up.
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Episode 52: To block or not to block?

The jury is in on this one. Blocking is a necessity for any knitting project. Kelley explains why, and gives you tips.

Jun 13, 2008•28 min•Ep. 52

Episode 51: We love our 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.

Jun 06, 2008•33 min•Ep. 51

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.

May 30, 2008•32 min•Ep. 50

Episode 49: Chat 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.

May 23, 2008•34 min•Ep. 49

Episode 48: All Thumbs!

Mittens are perfect projects for summer or travel knitting. Just as easy to knit as socks, mittens offer many opportunities for creative expression and historic study. Just like there are several different ways to handle the heels of socks, there are different ways to accommodate your thumb.

May 16, 2008•30 min•Ep. 48

Episode 46: Knitting and Golf

Golf has begun and my mind is filled with projects I want to knit to make me more comfortable while I’m out playing golf with Bob.

May 02, 2008•25 min•Ep. 46

Episode 45: Charts vs. Written Instructions

Charts vs. written instructions – relax, one is not better than the other. The key is to understand the pros and cons of each method and then adapt instructions to your personal preference.

Apr 25, 2008•28 min•Ep. 45

Episode 42: Chat with Janet Szabo

Yippee! What could be better than being able to talk with the lady who inspired my cable selections that I’m using on my Aran cardigan?

Mar 28, 2008•33 min•Ep. 42

Episode 41: The Many Shapes of Shawls

Lace shawls come in several shapes. These shapes aren’t just a question of fashion. Some are easier to knit while traveling and some are easier to knit because they are long strips of repeated lace patterns. Before you choose your lace project be sure to think about your knitting surroundings (traveling or staying home) and how you would like to use your finished shawl.

Mar 21, 2008•31 min•Ep. 41

Episode 40: Interview with Charlene Schurch

Charlene Schurch is the author of Sensational Knitted Socks and More Sensational Knitted Socks. Two of my favorite sock knitting books! What a treat to be able to talk with her about our shared love for sock knitting. Note: This interview was recorded over the phone, so it was hard to control the audio quality for this week's podcast.

Mar 14, 2008•35 min•Ep. 40

Episode 39: Knit up or pick up?

Part of the “charm? of knitting is learning the secret language and secret handshake. Just a little joke. Well, it does feel like that sometimes. “Pick? up and “knit? up are a perfect example.

Mar 07, 2008•24 min•Ep. 39

Episode 37: Needle sizing

What is the deal with needle sizing? Depending on where you live, there will be a particular way that the sizes of knitting needles are categorized. It all seems a bit confusing, but it is actually quite simple.

Feb 22, 2008•27 min•Ep. 37

Episode 35: Casting on for new adventure

Casting on is the beginning of every knitting adventure. But, just like a travel adventure, how you get started depends on where you are going. Plane, train or automobile? Cabled, long tail or invisible cast on?

Feb 01, 2008•27 min•Ep. 35

Episode 34: Summer Dreaming!

In cold weather, I’m quite comfortable knitting warm garments. But, before I know it, spring arrives and I have absolutely nothing hand knit to wear in the warm weather. What a disappointment! There are many reasons to knit summer tops and sweaters but you need to get started during the dreary days of winter. To help you make your yarn decisions, I thought it would be a good idea to review the qualities of summer fibers like cotton and linen.

Jan 25, 2008•31 min•Ep. 34

Episode 33

Designers are individuals. We love their unique projects but sometimes their unique way of communicating can make us crazy! The thing is, patterns are just like novels. An artist throwing their view of the world out there counting on the kindness of strangers. You, the reader, or knitter, have the responsibility to participate in process. You interpret the writing in order to enjoy the story. As you work through a pattern it may be easy to understand, confusing or frustrating. It all depends on ...

Jan 18, 2008•29 min•Ep. 33

Episode 32: What's in your toolkit?

Every artist has a set of favorite tools that are a magical blend of usefulness and empowerment. As long as you have your bag with you, you can fix any knitting problem. Over the years I have defined my own collection of tools that I consider to be absolutely essential. I always keep them within reach when I am knitting. Since every knitter has their own style, her own requirements will be little different from mine. But, I will share my must-have list with you in case my collection inspires you...

Jan 11, 2008•33 min•Ep. 32

Episode 31: Cables

January’s project from Elizabeth Zimmermann’s book the Knitter’s Almanac is an Aran sweater. So, that is how I am beginning my year! As I worked out the design for my cardigan, I realized cabling would be a nice topic for the beginning of our knitting year together. It does feel nice to shake away the lethargy of Christmas vacation with a challenge.

Jan 04, 2008•29 min•Ep. 31

Episode 30: Charity Knitting

Knitting socks for Jonathon has reminded me of all the opportunities knitters have to knit for others. Why not extend the spirit of giving beyond the holidays? Find a cause that tugs at your heart and get knitting!

Dec 14, 2007•19 min•Ep. 30

Episode 29: New Year's Resolution #1

I love the New Year! I get all wrapped up in making new plans and setting new goals. The majority of my plans fall by the wayside but enough of them actually work out to keep me going through the same routine every year. Well, almost the same routine. This year, after some inspiration from the fantastic designs in Kristin Nicholas’ book, I am going to re-work my knitting stash. That’s right! Every ball and skein is going to get dragged out and re-assigned to something productive! I know it sound...

Dec 07, 2007•29 min•Ep. 29

Episode 28: Give the Gift of Knitting

You know that I absolutely love to teach people how to knit. I put in my order for my vacation knitting supplies which included 2 balls of Wool of the Andes and 2 pair of #7, 24? circular needles. This is my usual routine before I leave on an extended trip because it seems I always run into at least one person who tells me they would love to learn to knit. Voila! I have the yarn and needles ready for a spontaneous lesson. I’ve gotten people started by swimming pools, in ski lodges and even durin...

Nov 30, 2007•27 min•Ep. 28

Episode 26: I-Cord Magic

The funny thing about knitting is how little things can make a huge difference in the ease of knitting and in the look of a finished project. One of the most under-utilized and misunderstood techniques is the simple i-cord, or idiot cord - a tube of 3 stitches that can be used on its own or applied to a garment in a variety of ways. I’ve given you a couple of examples, but if you would like to see i-cord used to its full potential you can refer to some of the projects in Elizabeth Zimmermann’s b...

Nov 30, 2007•33 min•Ep. 26

Episode 25: Knitting in Circles

Double-pointed needles, two-circular needles or one long circular needle? In the old days, you didn’t have the luxury of matching a knitting style to your project or your individual idiosyncracies. Now you can choose classic DPN instructions from books like Sensational Knitted Socks . Try using two circular needles using Cat Bordhi’s Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles or even just one long circular, or Magic Loop , with the help of Bev Galeskas. What are the pros and cons of each method? How do ...

Nov 02, 2007•29 min•Ep. 25

Episode 24: How do we develop a yarn line?

How do we develop a yarn line? Well, if you asked Bob, it would involve a large dartboard and about 200 darts. The truth is that I’ve never been very good at playing darts. The reality is a fine balance of economics and knitting enthusiasm. Much like what every knitter faces every time they choose yarn for a new project.

Oct 26, 2007•29 min•Ep. 24
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