Knit Science

This episode is the first of a three part series of upcoming episodes focused on designing a Chanel-style garment. In this episode I provide options of color-patterns, a knitting instructions, and a review of these patterns to imitate a Chanel-style garment. The book reviewed is the Jackets for Work and Play by XRX Books.

The intro music is courtesy of the podsafe music network, and it is called Victoria, by the Dust Rhinos.

A story by the munckin about an unlikely blanket closes the show.

You can email me at knitscience@gmail.com or send me a note in ravelry (miriamq).

- Happy Knitting!

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This is Episode 23. I discuss my newest favorite sock pattern, Two at Once, Toe Up, Magic Loop Sock Pattern from KnitPicks.

This episode’s book review focuses on Cotton Knits for all Seasons from Debbie Bliss.

The content for the knitting scientific portion of this episode is from Handbook of Texas Online.

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This episodes attempts to make up for the lost months since last episode. “Got Tweed” focuses on, you guessed it, tweed. I discuss the Sunrise Circle Jacket that I have started knitting with KnitPick’s Essential Tweed (doubled) and, as usual, a story by the munchkin, who as he gets older, the stories get longer and longer. The one in this episode, is about “big, big, BIG” things. Hope you enjoy it.

Happy Knitting

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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 Knitting!

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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 episode and win an issue of Interweave Knits, Winter 2007.

As always, Happy Knitting!

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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@gmail.com.

Happy New Year and Happy Knitting!

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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 in America. by Melanie Falick.

Happy Holidays and Happy Knitting.

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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 Classic Knits From The 1930s-1960’s.

The music played and the intro was provided courtesy of the podsafe music network and you may find the following featured artists: - Rachel Barton Pine - Dust Rhinos

We finish off with a story by my munchkin and wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving.

You may email me at knitscience@gmail.com or visit my website and leave me a comment at knitscience.com

Happy Knitting!

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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!

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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!

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