Knit Science

It’s all about swatching this time. This podcast focuses on the ins-and-outs of knitting a swatch and measuring for gauge. Follow a great tutorial online provided by a purl bee .

I am on to knitting toe-up socks following the Interweave magazine article in the Summer 2007 issue (by Ann Budd). I am following the children size instructions. I have ordered yarn for the Ribby Cardi from Chic Knits .

Happy Fourth of July week and Happy Knitting!!!!

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This episode continues the theme and the triumph of successful sock knitting - two socks on two circular needles. The resources for this episode are listed below. As always, the music bits are courtesy of the podsafe music network, and the story at the end was created and narrated by my munchkin. I hope you enjoy it.

1. Socknitters.com Online Tutorial on Knitting 2 socks on 2 circs. 2. Another Socknitters.com Online Tutorial on Knitting Toe-Up Socks. 3. Knitty.com Universal Toe-Up Sock Formula, designed by Amy Swenson. 4. Lickety Split pattern from Knitty.com - a cool take on the tabi sock.

As always, Happy Knitting!!!!

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All about Socks, this show takes the listener from basic sock anatomy to the details of construction and design and free sock patterns. The following links are helpful and are mentioned in the show.

1. Knitty.com Socks 101. 2. KnittingGeek.com, Heels. 3. NeedleTrax.com, SockCalc excel spreadsheet. 4. Elizabeth Bennett’s Perl Sock Program. 5. A very fun Sockman Calculator. 6. Online Sock Lessons by Hipknitism.com. 7. Interweave Knits free sock patterns, including the Winding Cable Knee Socks. 8. KnittingPatternCentral.com Free patterns - socks. 9. Jaywalker socks pattern by Grumperina - published by MagKnits.com.

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