Comments for Knit Science http://knitscience.podbean.com A podcast about knitting and the cool science behind knitting - especially my knitting. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:38:31 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 Comment on Episode 31 - What Is Your Season? by lynne http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/09/19/episode-31-what-is-your-season/#comment-267696 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:05:53 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/09/19/episode-31-what-is-your-season/#comment-267696 Hi Miriam-great Pod Cast! I've never had my color type figured professionally-but being of Mediterranean descent with (formerly dark hair &) sallow skin-I've always known that the yellows, golds, oranges and some greens were not for me!!!! But now that I'm almost totally gray, I'm realizing I need to brighten my look a bit as I'm starting to feel washed out looking, so I think I'll check in to some "color coding" for myself! Can sympathize re the puppy and your knitting-my cats have dug balls of yarn that I'm using out of my knitting bag and run riot, rendering them worthless or I'm happily knitting away, thinking they're all asleep somewhere only to come upon the wet, mangled end of yarn when I knew there was still half a ball left and one of the cats quietly chewing away at my feet! Will look forward to hearing more when you have the time-Lynne Hi Miriam-great Pod Cast! I’ve never had my color type figured professionally-but being of Mediterranean descent with (formerly dark hair &) sallow skin-I’ve always known that the yellows, golds, oranges and some greens were not for me!!!! But now that I’m almost totally gray, I’m realizing I need to brighten my look a bit as I’m starting to feel washed out looking, so I think I’ll check in to some “color coding” for myself! Can sympathize re the puppy and your knitting-my cats have dug balls of yarn that I’m using out of my knitting bag and run riot, rendering them worthless or I’m happily knitting away, thinking they’re all asleep somewhere only to come upon the wet, mangled end of yarn when I knew there was still half a ball left and one of the cats quietly chewing away at my feet! Will look forward to hearing more when you have the time-Lynne

]]> Comment on Episode 26 - Channeling Chanel part 3 by knitscience http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/02/08/episode-26-channeling-chanel-part-3/#comment-240838 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:35:01 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/02/08/episode-26-channeling-chanel-part-3/#comment-240838 And a lifetime the Jester seems to be taking. Going on now 8 years or so, the Jester project is one that will never be repeated. I wonder if I will ever plunge into a Starmore project. And a lifetime the Jester seems to be taking. Going on now 8 years or so, the Jester project is one that will never be repeated. I wonder if I will ever plunge into a Starmore project.

]]> Comment on Episode 30 - Cool Tools by Jan http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/06/28/episode-30-cool-tools/#comment-239967 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:03:39 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/06/28/episode-30-cool-tools/#comment-239967 Miriam, I enjoy your podcast, glad you are recording again. Actually I paused this podcast to inform you of one of my favorite New to me Authors. Cecelia Ahern. I came across her audio book Rosie Dunne a few years ago think you would love it also. Listening to it read (by a girl with an Irish accents helps). Rosie Dunne is all completed in letters from grade school to adults. I found myself driving slower so I would not have to get out of the car for work. With a young son it will hit home a few times. I have also read (listened in car) to If you could see me now and at this time I am listening to Thanks for the Memories. Also by Cecelia Ahern If you do happened to get Rosie Dunne let me know what you think, I guess I am amazed at Authors who can put words together so eloquently. Happy 4th of July Weekend. Jan Miriam, I enjoy your podcast, glad you are recording again. Actually I paused this podcast to inform you of one of my favorite New to me Authors. Cecelia Ahern. I came across her audio book Rosie Dunne a few years ago think you would love it also. Listening to it read (by a girl with an Irish accents helps). Rosie Dunne is all completed in letters from grade school to adults. I found myself driving slower so I would not have to get out of the car for work. With a young son it will hit home a few times. I have also read (listened in car) to If you could see me now and at this time I am listening to Thanks for the Memories. Also by Cecelia Ahern If you do happened to get Rosie Dunne let me know what you think, I guess I am amazed at Authors who can put words together so eloquently. Happy 4th of July Weekend.

Jan

]]> Comment on Episode 30 - Cool Tools by Shinynewthing http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/06/28/episode-30-cool-tools/#comment-239823 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:23:36 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/06/28/episode-30-cool-tools/#comment-239823 I liked the Rachel Morgan series by Kim Harrison, set in a slightly alternate future where the supernatural world has revealed itself to humankind and everyone is trying to co-exist. Not all brilliant, but certainly some 'un-put-downable' moments. I liked the Rachel Morgan series by Kim Harrison, set in a slightly alternate future where the supernatural world has revealed itself to humankind and everyone is trying to co-exist. Not all brilliant, but certainly some ‘un-put-downable’ moments.

]]> Comment on Episode 30 - Cool Tools by LYNNE http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/06/28/episode-30-cool-tools/#comment-239167 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:59:57 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/06/28/episode-30-cool-tools/#comment-239167 Images of Cujo are a bit off-putting but sometimes homely IS adorable. We have a 12 year old chocolate lab-we adopted him a little over 2 years ago-the previous owner surrendered him after having had since a pup because he developed health problems which had been left untreated. He'd been a mess when we got him so he really is a 'warts and all' kind of dog but the sweetest, funniest clown! What type of therapeutic gloves do you mean? Let me know if you find some and if they help. I'd appreciate that. Thanks, Lynne Images of Cujo are a bit off-putting but sometimes homely IS adorable. We have a 12 year old chocolate lab-we adopted him a little over 2 years ago-the previous owner surrendered him after having had since a pup because he developed health problems which had been left untreated. He’d been a mess when we got him so he really is a ‘warts and all’ kind of dog but the sweetest, funniest clown! What type of therapeutic gloves do you mean? Let me know if you find some and if they help. I’d appreciate that. Thanks, Lynne

]]> Comment on Episode 30 - Cool Tools by knitscience http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/06/28/episode-30-cool-tools/#comment-238916 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:14:46 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/06/28/episode-30-cool-tools/#comment-238916 I am having tension issues due to another bout of mouse overuse, so I am looking for a theurapeutic glove for support. That may help me keep the tension more even. I saw the movie Marley and Me - very cute dog. I have a theory that if the dog is very cute, you tend to forgive a LOT. Our pup, not so cute... He reminds me of Cujo sometimes. I am having tension issues due to another bout of mouse overuse, so I am looking for a theurapeutic glove for support. That may help me keep the tension more even.

I saw the movie Marley and Me - very cute dog. I have a theory that if the dog is very cute, you tend to forgive a LOT. Our pup, not so cute… He reminds me of Cujo sometimes.

]]> Comment on Episode 30 - Cool Tools by lynne http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/06/28/episode-30-cool-tools/#comment-238782 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:42:55 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/06/28/episode-30-cool-tools/#comment-238782 Hi Miriam-great to hear another podcast from you! I've had problems substituting yarns also-first, as I can almost never afford the yarn called for and then also because, unless I order it online, it is very hard to find locally in my small town. We have a Walmart-ugh- and a very small LYS but the space is limited and prices are high! My results vary-sometimes OK, frequently a disappointment. I try not to have more than one or 2 projects going at once so my tools are usually handy for me. I try to keep what I need in a sturdy plastic zipper pouch (confiscated from some previous supposed use). I didn't realize Debbie Bliss had an actual magazine out-I'll definitely check that out. Thanks for the info! Having just returned from a trip to New Orleans to visit a new grandchild, well, frankly, I don't know how you get anything done in your climate, let alone knitting! Can't really think of any new topics for you to try to cover, other than my ongoing battle with uneven tension-a new problem for me with the onset of arthritis-I used to have near perfect tension-now it's so bad, I feel discouraged enough to almost want to quit knitting, at least until all the novelty yarns come back-they hide a lot! Yes, puppies are very trying. Have you read Marley and Me? It's a totally easy read and might make you feel a little better about your dog! Good luck there. Lynne Hi Miriam-great to hear another podcast from you! I’ve had problems substituting yarns also-first, as I can almost never afford the yarn called for and then also because, unless I order it online, it is very hard to find locally in my small town. We have a Walmart-ugh- and a very small LYS but the space is limited and prices are high! My results vary-sometimes OK, frequently a disappointment. I try not to have more than one or 2 projects going at once so my tools are usually handy for me. I try to keep what I need in a sturdy plastic zipper pouch (confiscated from some previous supposed use). I didn’t realize Debbie Bliss had an actual magazine out-I’ll definitely check that out. Thanks for the info! Having just returned from a trip to New Orleans to visit a new grandchild, well, frankly, I don’t know how you get anything done in your climate, let alone knitting! Can’t really think of any new topics for you to try to cover, other than my ongoing battle with uneven tension-a new problem for me with the onset of arthritis-I used to have near perfect tension-now it’s so bad, I feel discouraged enough to almost want to quit knitting, at least until all the novelty yarns come back-they hide a lot! Yes, puppies are very trying. Have you read Marley and Me? It’s a totally easy read and might make you feel a little better about your dog! Good luck there. Lynne

]]> Comment on Episode 26 - Channeling Chanel part 3 by cathy http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/02/08/episode-26-channeling-chanel-part-3/#comment-235703 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:23:16 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/02/08/episode-26-channeling-chanel-part-3/#comment-235703 all I can say is: You must LOVE your husband to make that sweater!! It would take me a lifetime.... all I can say is: You must LOVE your husband to make that sweater!! It would take me a lifetime….

]]> Comment on Episode 29 - Thoughts on Thoughts by lynne http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/05/08/episode-29-thoughts-on-thoughts/#comment-220271 Mon, 11 May 2009 23:57:42 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/05/08/episode-29-thoughts-on-thoughts/#comment-220271 Hi Miriam-great to hear from you. Enjoyed your musings on how you tackle the creative process. I tend to be impulsive about some things-especially yarn choices as I can rarely afford the yarns that patterns call for and don't think it through-resulting in disappointments. I really appreciate the tip about the Collinette throw-I too have a wedding coming up and was thinking of making some type of heirloom afghan. I will definitely check those out. Hope work doesn't keep you away from podcasting for too long. I tend to be a solitary knitter and find listening to knitting podcasts to be just the right type of 'companionship' and yours is one of my favorites. Hi Miriam-great to hear from you. Enjoyed your musings on how you tackle the creative process. I tend to be impulsive about some things-especially yarn choices as I can rarely afford the yarns that patterns call for and don’t think it through-resulting in disappointments. I really appreciate the tip about the Collinette throw-I too have a wedding coming up and was thinking of making some type of heirloom afghan. I will definitely check those out. Hope work doesn’t keep you away from podcasting for too long. I tend to be a solitary knitter and find listening to knitting podcasts to be just the right type of ‘companionship’ and yours is one of my favorites.

]]> Comment on Episode 28 - My Memory Is In The Trash by Thea http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/03/14/episode-28-my-memory-is-in-the-trash/#comment-199162 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:11:39 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/03/14/episode-28-my-memory-is-in-the-trash/#comment-199162 Miriam - nice podcast as usual. I currently am interested in colorwork knitting and have purchased Rauma yarn to start a Norwegian jacket. I hope I have the coordination to handle two yarns when knitting. Geometric knitting is one type of fashion or style that does not interest me. I generally prefer the classic lines. Thanks again, Thea TheaMidnight (Ravelry) Miriam - nice podcast as usual. I currently am interested in colorwork knitting and have purchased Rauma yarn to start a Norwegian jacket. I hope I have the coordination to handle two yarns when knitting. Geometric knitting is one type of fashion or style that does not interest me. I generally prefer the classic lines.

Thanks again, Thea TheaMidnight (Ravelry)

]]> Comment on Episode 28 - My Memory Is In The Trash by marimariknit http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/03/14/episode-28-my-memory-is-in-the-trash/#comment-198061 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:14:27 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/03/14/episode-28-my-memory-is-in-the-trash/#comment-198061 love to listen to you. i get to listen at work most of the time, and feel like i get to "talk" to my friends. for the contest i really like classic styling, clean lines. but love to have unique accessories, something dramatic probably asymetrical or flowing. love to listen to you. i get to listen at work most of the time, and feel like i get to “talk” to my friends. for the contest i really like classic styling, clean lines. but love to have unique accessories, something dramatic probably asymetrical or flowing.

]]> Comment on Episode 27 - Color Your World With Intarsia by LYNNE http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/03/06/episode-27-color-your-world-with-intarsia/#comment-194001 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:55:02 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/03/06/episode-27-color-your-world-with-intarsia/#comment-194001 I wrote a whole comment only to have my 'tokens time out'???????? so it seems to have disappeared-don't have the patience to recreate the whole thing-but to let you know-another great podcast-your research for the Knitting Scientific portions are appreciated-the history behind various techniques, styles is always interesting. Congratulations on your new puppy-she is 'Lucky' indeed to have been rescued and adopted by your family. And please keep the podcasts coming-I always find them informative and interesting. Keep up the good work on "the Jester'. I wrote a whole comment only to have my ‘tokens time out’???????? so it seems to have disappeared-don’t have the patience to recreate the whole thing-but to let you know-another great podcast-your research for the Knitting Scientific portions are appreciated-the history behind various techniques, styles is always interesting. Congratulations on your new puppy-she is ‘Lucky’ indeed to have been rescued and adopted by your family. And please keep the podcasts coming-I always find them informative and interesting. Keep up the good work on “the Jester’.

]]> Comment on Episode 26 - Channeling Chanel part 3 by JoniMarie http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/02/08/episode-26-channeling-chanel-part-3/#comment-183419 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:36:10 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/02/08/episode-26-channeling-chanel-part-3/#comment-183419 Miriam, I really enjoyed your series on the Chanel jacket. Thanks! Joni Miriam, I really enjoyed your series on the Chanel jacket. Thanks!

Joni

]]> Comment on Episode 26 - Channeling Chanel part 3 by LYNNE http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/02/08/episode-26-channeling-chanel-part-3/#comment-183203 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:37:06 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/02/08/episode-26-channeling-chanel-part-3/#comment-183203 Glad to see you had another episode up so quickly. I too learned the hard way that apparently white wool yarn does not really felt. Something to do with the bleaching process I believe. Most of the creams and pale yellows and beige colors do felt OK in case you ever want to try it again. It also pays to use the same brand, style of wool as different brands may felt at different rates as well. I make a lot of felted cat beds, mats and bags to donate to The Gift Store run by my local animal shelter so most of this has been learned thru trial and error and finally a little research! I enjoyed this last segment of Channeling Chanel-it is much more ambitious than anything I might ever try and not really my style but was still fascinating to hear the amount of detailing involved even in regards to a sewn item as I used to sew many years ago. And lastly, I enjoyed listening to your son's story-my he's sounding so much more grown up these days. Thanks again for a great podcast. Glad to see you had another episode up so quickly. I too learned the hard way that apparently white wool yarn does not really felt. Something to do with the bleaching process I believe. Most of the creams and pale yellows and beige colors do felt OK in case you ever want to try it again. It also pays to use the same brand, style of wool as different brands may felt at different rates as well. I make a lot of felted cat beds, mats and bags to donate to The Gift Store run by my local animal shelter so most of this has been learned thru trial and error and finally a little research! I enjoyed this last segment of Channeling Chanel-it is much more ambitious than anything I might ever try and not really my style but was still fascinating to hear the amount of detailing involved even in regards to a sewn item as I used to sew many years ago. And lastly, I enjoyed listening to your son’s story-my he’s sounding so much more grown up these days. Thanks again for a great podcast.

]]> Comment on Episode 26 - Channeling Chanel part 3 by Ceci Riehl http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/02/08/episode-26-channeling-chanel-part-3/#comment-182437 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:11:25 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/02/08/episode-26-channeling-chanel-part-3/#comment-182437 Hi Miriam, I'm thrilled to find a new podcast by you. Yours is one of my favorites. I know you are busy, so I appreciate your taking the time to do this. I am listening to some of your earlier podcasts as well. I love the stories by your little guy. I hope you will continue to include those. I learn a lot from your podcasts. No specific comments on this one, as I am just downloading it now. I look forward to listneing when I am traveling tomorrow and in the next 2 weeks. I hope you are well. Ceci Riehl Hi Miriam,

I’m thrilled to find a new podcast by you. Yours is one of my favorites. I know you are busy, so I appreciate your taking the time to do this. I am listening to some of your earlier podcasts as well. I love the stories by your little guy. I hope you will continue to include those. I learn a lot from your podcasts.

No specific comments on this one, as I am just downloading it now. I look forward to listneing when I am traveling tomorrow and in the next 2 weeks. I hope you are well.

Ceci Riehl

]]> Comment on Episode 25 - Channeling Chanel, part 2 by LYNNE http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/01/24/episode-25-channeling-chanel-part-2/#comment-181712 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:45:26 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/01/24/episode-25-channeling-chanel-part-2/#comment-181712 I've been relistening to your earlier podcasts. You had done one on Carpal Tunnel, tendonitits,etc. I used to knit with nearly perfect tension-everyone said so. My stitches were so even. I had stopped knitting for many years and resumed about 3 years ago only to find that due to arthritis or something, my knitting has become extremely uneven. My stocking stitch,especially. Even when I knit in the round! I wondered if you knew of any technique or adaptations that might be out there to help me. Thank yolu. I’ve been relistening to your earlier podcasts. You had done one on Carpal Tunnel, tendonitits,etc. I used to knit with nearly perfect tension-everyone said so. My stitches were so even. I had stopped knitting for many years and resumed about 3 years ago only to find that due to arthritis or something, my knitting has become extremely uneven. My stocking stitch,especially. Even when I knit in the round! I wondered if you knew of any technique or adaptations that might be out there to help me. Thank yolu.

]]> Comment on Episode 16- Couture Knitting by LYNNE http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/10/27/episode-16-couture-knitting/#comment-181711 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:37:48 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/10/27/episode-16-couture-knitting/#comment-181711 I am re listening to all of your podcasts-many times in the past I would get distracted by family, etc and not get to hear the whole thing. I truly appreciate the obvious time and research you have put into these. I do get inspired to try new things! Thank you. I am re listening to all of your podcasts-many times in the past I would get distracted by family, etc and not get to hear the whole thing. I truly appreciate the obvious time and research you have put into these. I do get inspired to try new things! Thank you.

]]> Comment on Episode 12 - Watch Your Hands by LYNNE http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/07/21/episode-12-watch-your-hands/#comment-181624 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:01:04 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/07/21/episode-12-watch-your-hands/#comment-181624 Thanks for the info on carpel tunnel vs tendonitis/bursitis. I sometimes get numbness in one or both hands when knitting but usually only on the evenings when I've been at work all day at the computer. Do yo know of any good exercises for this? Thank you. Thanks for the info on carpel tunnel vs tendonitis/bursitis. I sometimes get numbness in one or both hands when knitting but usually only on the evenings when I’ve been at work all day at the computer. Do yo know of any good exercises for this? Thank you.

]]> Comment on Episode 25 - Channeling Chanel, part 2 by Cary Hart http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/01/24/episode-25-channeling-chanel-part-2/#comment-180767 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:07:58 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/01/24/episode-25-channeling-chanel-part-2/#comment-180767 I'm very happy to have you back! Even if only for an episode. I've thoroughly enjoyed your podcasts, which always leave me with much to think about... my own knitting decisions, memories of my own boys when they were young, and the interesting role that knitting plays in helping me cope with work, home, and other responsibilities... even when I can't find much time to actually wield some needles and yarn. So, thank-you! I’m very happy to have you back! Even if only for an episode.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your podcasts, which always leave me with much to think about… my own knitting decisions, memories of my own boys when they were young, and the interesting role that knitting plays in helping me cope with work, home, and other responsibilities… even when I can’t find much time to actually wield some needles and yarn.

So, thank-you!

]]> Comment on Episode 25 - Channeling Chanel, part 2 by lynne http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/01/24/episode-25-channeling-chanel-part-2/#comment-178688 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:07:32 +0000 http://knitscience.podbean.com/2009/01/24/episode-25-channeling-chanel-part-2/#comment-178688 Hi Miriam-am resending as I don't know if the first one went thru. Anyway, was thrilled to find that you are podcasting again-sorry that your job kept you away from your family, knitting and your audience for so long. Was also sorry to hear about your dog Molly. I'm on the board of my local ( upstate NY) animal shelter and hope you will consider adopting from your local shelter when you are ready to get another dog. Yours has been one of my favorite podcasts-your reviews of knittting books, magazines, yarns. I just discovered Verena and am waiting for my first issue to arrive. I especially enjoy the 'Knit Scientific' portion. I hope you will be able to keep the podcasts coming. You were missed. Hi Miriam-am resending as I don’t know if the first one went thru. Anyway, was thrilled to find that you are podcasting again-sorry that your job kept you away from your family, knitting and your audience for so long. Was also sorry to hear about your dog Molly. I’m on the board of my local ( upstate NY) animal shelter and hope you will consider adopting from your local shelter when you are ready to get another dog. Yours has been one of my favorite podcasts-your reviews of knittting books, magazines, yarns. I just discovered Verena and am waiting for my first issue to arrive. I especially enjoy the ‘Knit Scientific’ portion. I hope you will be able to keep the podcasts coming. You were missed.

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