Knit Science

Markers for your knitting - that’s the focus of this episode. The discussion then turns to the January 2008 issue of Knitting Magazine . Links: 1- Waters Edge Jewelry (Jewelry for your knitting) 2- Stitch Diva. 3- KnitPicks. Check out the Hemlock Ring Blanket by Brooklyn Tweed. The free pattern discussed in the episode is from Interweave Knits The Monk’s Travel Satchel. As always, I talk about the current projects and a story by my munchkin ends the show. Happy Knitti...more

A new episode delving into how bamboo needles are made. I review “The Friday Night Knitting Club” which I have listened to as an audiobook and also introduced a segment on a free pattern by Crystal Palace Yarns . If you are looking for it, a link to the Grayson E handbag by Muench Yarns can be found here. The music from this episode was brought to you by the podsafe music network. The song was Variation of Bolero by theStark. Be the first to email me with your answer to this episo...more

This episode considers the various coatings on popular metal needles, especially the ever reliable Addi Turbo brand of needles. I lightly review the KnitPick’s Options set of needles and embark on resolutions to knit what the heart desires. For me it’s the Ram’s Horn Jacket from Knitting Nature. A story by my munchkin on numbers is a great segway from my musings about the most popular size of needle in my toolbox. What is yours? Let me know by emailing me at knitscience@gm...more

This episode delves into information overload, end of the year knitting, Christmas stockings, and, as usual, a story by my munchkin. The music selection is courtesy of the podsafe music network. The artist is Kevin Dremel, with a song entitled “Chrismast Story.” Here is a LINK . The YouTube videos I refer to are found here and here . The January 2008 issue of Creative Magazine has an “intermediate” level top-down sweater pattern. And we review a Christmas Stocking in Knitting...more

This Episode focuses on the history of socks and in particular the argyle. We discuss construction and design of the argyle socks as well as techniques you may follow. The following links are very useful: 1) Tutorial on knitting an argyle sock in circular construction: Seamless argyle 2) Another free tutorial on argyle construction at socknitters.com 3) Free Argyle sock patterns at freevintageknitting.com 4) Resources for argylistas I review the Vogue Knitting, Vintage Collection...more

This episode covers what means to be “couture”. We also review Couture Knits, by Jean Moss, and talk a lot of knitting including a story of knitting in space by my munchkin. Email me at knitscience@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments. Thank you for listening and Happy Knitting! Download Standard Podcasts

This show is about “ease” and how to plan for it. I also look ahead into the Fall and discuss the Red Scarf Project. With a finishing story about my munchkin illustrating how much I have to explain about my new sock project in double pointed needles. I get motivated by your comments and knowing that you like what I have to say, so if you want to leave me a message you can always email me at knitscience@gmail.com. Happy Knitting! Download Standard Podcasts

The discussion focuses on the techniques for building a better seam. We focus on the mattress stitch and selvadge edges. A good tutorial on mattress weaving is one from knitty.com and also a tutorial by Dawn from The Virtual Sanity . I also review the book by Nancy Bush, Knitting Vintage Socks , and focus on one particular pattern, the Madder Ribbed Sock since I have started a sock fancied around that pattern with Jawoll Aktion 2007 yarn. I mentioned two books for finishing: 1) Finishi...more

All about the stitch and creating a stitch. A review of Greetings from Knit Cafe and America’s Knitting Book. Download Standard Podcasts

Have you ever felt a tingling or sharp pain in your hands - it may be carpal tunnel - but it just may be you are knitting too much without watching your hands. In this eposide I explore a pain I felt in my right hand (due to too much computing) and share with you the symptoms of carpal tunnel, bursitis and tendonitis. I also review two recently acquired books and tell you about the sweater I am knitting, the Ribby Cardi. We top it off with a goodbye story by my munchkin and that is the show. ...more