13 comments on “Podcast Episode 154: Sneaking Your Knitting In, Knitting Q&A”

1. Regarding the woman looking for baby yarn recommendations… I prefer washable wool for most baby garments. My favorite is Knit Picks Swish DK – it’s affordable, comes in a zillion colors, is very enjoyable to knit with, and wears and washes beautifully. I have also had success with using superwash wool and wool/nylon blends that I purchased from indie dyers, especially those that offer DK weight yarn bases, which I think is the perfect weight for baby garments.

2. I had jury duty recently and I got knitting in. However, my summons did not specifically say no knitting needles. But I brought in a sock project and tiny 9 inch circulars. I don’t think any one noticed. I did feel pretty proud of myself and texted my sister in law to boast. I was also prepared for it to be confiscated. Good luck!

3. Hi Staci. Question is in relation to super wash yarn. Is it okay to combine wool yarn and super wash yarn when knitting a color work sweater project for example?

   • Karen – that is likely a recipe for disaster…you’ll have one sweater with two different sets of washing instructions! The superwash will likely NEED to be machine washed and dried to hold its shape, and the non-superwash CAN’T be machine washed and dried. Best to stick to one or the other for all the yarns in a single project.
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4. I was plugged into my ear buds listening to the show while knitting…my husband was sitting next to me, when you girls were answering the question about knitting needles at jury duty I started laughing so hard, it was hilarious…my husband just gave me this strange look…ha ha ha.
   Thank you.

   • Perhaps the reason that knitting while on jury duty is not allowed is that the court system needs jurors to be focused completely on court proceedings! There are potential significant consequences to the parties involved.

     • Darlene – I agree…but there are plenty of studies that show that many people (knitters included) actually listen and absorb information better if their hands are active. I think the issue with the courts is because of the possible danger of walking into court with a pointy stick.
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5. I would love to hear podcast discussion on this question – What does “ease” mean when trying to determine what size to knit.
   For example: My bust is 40″. If the patterns says “4”ease” does that mean the finished garment would (if on gauge) bust measure 44″? Should I choose to knit the size for 40″ bust or 44″ bust?

   • Jane – I address that in this video: https://verypink.com/2013/08/21/choosing-a-sweater-size/

6. Molalla is pronounced Mo-La’-La. It’s a Native American name, not Spanish.

   • That’s right! I live there too–I was surprised to hear it mentioned!

7. This is my first time listening to one of your podcasts. I view your videos for help or entertaining info daily. This podcasts answered questions I didn’t even realize I needed to ask! Thank you more than I can express… Also, your finale question and answers left me in stitches (pun intended). Thank you for the info and the laughter!!! What fun!

8. Regarding jury duty, my summons a few years ago said no knitting needles. I called the number for the jury supervisor and she was shocked. She said she could see at least 10 people knitting in the waiting room at that very moment. She suggested I call the security number on my summons and that woman clarified that it is only straight metal needles aren’t allowed. I did get my favorite foldable scissors confiscated though. 🙁

   When I got my summons this year it was very clear that “straight knitting needles” are prohibited and that “you may bring fixed circular knitting needles and crochet hooks.”

   This is for Multnomah (mult-know-muh) County Courthouse in Portland, OR. Also, the knitting time is when you’re waiting all day to see if you’ll even be called into a courtroom not while the trial is going on.

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