In this video I break down the steps to get good edge tension, and talk about the habits that can leave you with a less-than-perfect edge.
The needles I use for demonstration are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo DPNs.
The yarn I used for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky.
To celebrate one year of podcasting (!!), we are rebroadcasting a couple of classic episodes that we really like, in case you hadn’t heard them yet (and a little summer break for us). We’ll be back with a new episode next week.
You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on kcknits.com.
Peter English has studied birds for over 40 years and has extensive experience both as a researcher and an ecotourism professional and has studied birds in 28 countries. During his career he has been a Watson Fellow and a Fulbright Scholar, and has led over 150 international birdwatching tours with Victor Emanuel Nature Tours. In Ecuador, Dr. English was a driving force behind the creation of the Napo Wildlife Center, among the most celebrated ecotourism lodges in the past decade. Dr. English is currently a lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin.
While we tried to sit outside to get birdsong in the background, the birds were quiet that day. Peter gave me some bird calls to include in the show. The funny sounding birds at the beginning are great tailed grackles which are all over Austin. Austinites have a love-hate relationship with grackles. The chirps at the end are from carolina wrens. The airplane noises are authentic.
Nestwatch tells you when birds are building nests.
Videos: Playlist of seaming videos
Congrats to Jackie SG!
If you didn’t win this time, this needle set is available here.
The random number generator I used to pick the winner can be found here.
Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel – new knitting video every week, and more giveaways coming soon!
To celebrate one year of podcasting (!!), we are rebroadcasting a couple of classic episodes that we really like, in case you hadn’t heard them yet (and a little summer break for us). We’ll be back with new episodes in two weeks.
You can see Casey’s website and her social media buttons on kcknits.com.
In this week’s episode, Casey talks with psychologist Dr. Art Markman about about your brain on knitting – process vs. project knitters, multi-task knitting, and other topics.
Dr. Art Markman, Ph.D., is Annabel Irion Worsham Centennial Professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin. He got his Sc.B. in Cognitive Science from Brown and his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Illinois. He has published over 150 scholarly works on topics in higher-level thinking including the effects of motivation on learning and performance, analogical reasoning, categorization, decision making, and creativity. Art serves as the director of the program in the Human Dimensions of Organizations at the University of Texas.
His NPR show and podcast is Two Guys on Your Head
His latest book we mention is called Brain Briefs: Answers to the Most (and Least) Pressing Questions About Your Brain
From our Sponsor:
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Things we talk about in this episode:
Blocking (photo tutorial)
Steam Blocking
Finer Points of Garment Fitting and Blocking
Provisional Cast-On
Provisional Cast-On Using a Crochet Hook
German Short Row Socks
Playlist of Portuguese Knitting videos
Knit Companion App
From our lovely sponsors this week:
Rib Magazine is all about knitting for men, and those who knit for them. They are now shipping their new issue! You can click through to their website for more info on the new issue, or to order the previous issue. You can also follow them on Facebook for more news.
Winc is an online wine club that gives you wine recommendations based on what you like to eat/drink. They have a simple 6 question palate quiz that asks you questions like “How do you take your coffee?” or “Do you like berries?” Winc then matches you to wine that you are guaranteed to love because it is tailored to your unique tastes.
In this episode, it’s all questions and answers! We discuss:
Knitting socks and changing colors in fair isle
Reverse stockinette
Knitting cables
Washing wool
Finishing/Weaving in lace
Copywriting rules for knitting
Kitchener stitching in a tube
Video Links
Good Tension Between Knit and Purl Stitches
Weaving in Cotton Ends
Correcting Color-Change Jog
Correcting a Dropped Decrease
Casey’s finished, but messed up brioche cowl.
The town of Truro.
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This needle set can be found for sale here.
Please watch the entire video for instructions on how to enter the giveaway. This contest is open to US and international viewers (customs charges may apply outside the US). The contest is open until 12:01 am (US Central Time), June 21, 2017; and the winner will be announced in video on June 22, 2017. The winning YouTube comment will be chosen by random number generator.
My nail polish is by Julep, color “Charissa”.
From our lovely sponsors this week:
Rib Magazine is all about knitting for men, and those who knit for them. You can click through to their website to order the previous issue, and/or pre-order the next issue. Here is a sneak peek at a sweater from the next issue – it is called Cayley Pullover by Irina Anikeeva. You can also follow them on Facebook for more news.
Winc is an online wine club that gives you wine recommendations based on what you like to eat/drink. They have a simple 6 question palate quiz that asks you questions like “How do you take your coffee?” or “Do you like berries?” Winc then matches you to wine that you are guaranteed to love because it is tailored to your unique tastes.
My friend Steven’s Marius Sweater, and his blog post about knitting this sweater.
The Gale Sweater mentioned in a question. So cute.
Knitting for Peace book
The storage bins Casey uses with the additional top.
Notions Box I use for stitch markers, etc.
Gaps in your work are normal any time you’re changing direction in your knitting – including the underarms of raglan sweaters. But it’s an easy fix!
You can find my Baby Shower Countdown eBook here.
The Striped Cardi pattern can be found on its own here.
The Sleep Sack pattern can be found on its own here.
My nail polish is by Julep, color “Charissa”.
For more information and photos about the Phi Beta Paca alpaca ranch, visit Casey’s blog, KC Knits.
From our lovely sponsors this week:
Rib Magazine is all about knitting for men, and those who knit for them. You can click through to their website to order the previous issue, and/or pre-order the next issue. Here is a sneak peek at a sweater from the next issue – it is called Survey Pullover by Catrina Frost.
You can also follow them on Facebook for more news.
Winc is an online wine club that gives you wine recommendations based on what you like to eat/drink. They have a simple 6 question palate quiz that asks you questions like “How do you take your coffee?” or “Do you like berries?” Winc then matches you to wine that you are guaranteed to love because it is tailored to your unique tastes.
Frana’s Ranch, Phi Beta Paca
A shawl we mention in the show, Affogato.
Videos
Lifelines
Lifelines in Ribbing
Reactive Lifelines using a Circular needle
Ravelry Tips – Adding a Project
Ravelry Tips – Finding Pattern Help
Ravelry Tips – Using Your Ravelry Library
Ravelry Tips – Using Advanced Search
Ravelry Tips – Stashed Yarns
Not exactly a knitting video, but how I present knitted gifts!
I mention the audio VeryPink Knits Podcast, which can be found here.
Regarding the ribbon I used…I ordered the exact same ribbon I used in this video (I needed more) and waited MONTHS for the ribbon to arrive. It never arrived. The company was JMK Ribbon and Trims, terrible customer service. That said, this ribbon appears to be a good match, 7/8″ width.
My nail polish is by Julep, color “Charissa”.
