Knit Science A podcast about knitting and the cool science behind knitting - especially my knitting. 2008-08-10T18:12:06Z Copyright 2008 WordPress http://knitscience.podbean.com/wp-content/blogs/5565/uploads/Knit_Science_cover_art_for_podcast-square.jpg knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 24 - Channeling Chanel, part 1]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2008/08/10/episode-24-channeling-chanel-part-1/ 2008-08-10T18:12:06Z 2008-08-10T18:12:06Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 23 - Textile Texas]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2008/07/12/episode-23-textile-texas/ 2008-07-13T03:05:56Z 2008-07-13T03:05:56Z Knitting 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.

The music for this podcast was brought to you courtesy of the podsafe music network.

Happy Knitting!


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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 22 - Got Tweed?]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2008/06/01/episode-22-got-tweed/ 2008-06-01T12:43:20Z 2008-06-01T12:43:20Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 21 - Find Your Mark]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2008/02/23/episode-21-find-your-mark/ 2008-02-23T15:57:03Z 2008-02-23T15:57:03Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 20 - Knitting With Bamboo]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2008/01/12/episode-20-knitting-with-bamboo/ 2008-01-12T06:15:41Z 2008-01-12T06:15:41Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 19 - What’s In The Coat?]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2008/01/02/episode-19-whats-in-the-coat/ 2008-01-03T01:57:38Z 2008-01-03T01:57:38Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 18- Overloaded]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/12/09/episode-18-overloaded/ 2007-12-09T19:23:09Z 2007-12-09T19:23:09Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 17 - Mighty Argyle]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/11/11/episode-17-mighty-argyle/ 2007-11-12T03:15:51Z 2007-11-12T03:15:51Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 16- Couture Knitting]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/10/27/episode-16-couture-knitting/ 2007-10-27T16:11:39Z 2007-10-27T16:11:39Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 15 - Ease Into It]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/09/29/episode-15-ease-into-it/ 2007-09-29T19:28:25Z 2007-09-29T19:28:25Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 14 - Going To The Mattresses]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/09/02/episode-14-going-to-the-mattresses/ 2007-09-02T17:36:43Z 2007-09-02T17:36:43Z Knitting 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) Finishing Techniques For Hand Knitters by Sharon Brant. 2) The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techqniques by Nancie Wiseman.

The song in this Episode is entitled “My Planet” by Lark Wiskey , courtesy of the podsafe music network.


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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 13 - Stitch Anatomy]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/08/18/episode-13-stitch-anatomy/ 2007-08-18T19:44:06Z 2007-08-18T19:44:06Z Knitting All about the stitch and creating a stitch. A review of Greetings from Knit Cafe and America’s Knitting Book.


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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 12 - Watch Your Hands]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/07/21/episode-12-watch-your-hands/ 2007-07-21T17:46:48Z 2007-07-21T17:46:48Z Knitting 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.

1) Information on Tendonitis and Bursitis. 2) Information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. See your doctor if you think you may be afflicted….Please. 3) Knit 2 Together by Tracy Ullman and Mel Clark. 4) Knitting on the Road by Nancy Bush.

Email me at knitscience@gmail.com or visit the Knit Science Podcast blog if you have any questions or comments. Love to hear from you.

Happy Knitting!


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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 11 - Gauge Your Swatch]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/06/30/episode-11-gauge-your-swatch/ 2007-06-30T17:51:19Z 2007-06-30T17:51:19Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 10 - Circs du Hurray]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/06/23/circs-di-horray/ 2007-06-23T13:46:57Z 2007-06-23T13:46:57Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 9 - Sock Anatomy]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/06/07/episode-9-sock-anatomy/ 2007-06-08T01:29:13Z 2007-06-08T01:29:13Z Knitting 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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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 8 - Yarn Collecting]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/05/28/episode-8-yarn-collecting/ 2007-05-28T19:39:11Z 2007-05-28T19:39:11Z Knitting In this episode, the knitting scientific portion covers a bit of the psychology of yarn collecting adapted from the article written by Professor Bill Brown, “The Collecting Mania” published in October 2001. Also, I talk about knitting a year-long projected UFO - the clapotis, and a trip to a Louisiana yarn store. I review “The Best of Vogue Knitting” and Knit.1 Magazine, Summer 2007 Issue, and more specifially, the Guayabera knitted in Linen, designed by Tony Limuaco.

Visit my blog at “http://knitscience.blogspot.com” for a picture of my projects.

Thanks for listening and, Happy Knitting!


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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Knit Science Promo]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/05/21/knit-science-promo/ 2007-05-21T19:14:19Z 2007-05-21T19:14:19Z Knitting This is a promo for the podcast. Please feel free to send me a link to your promos if you’d like for me to review your podcast and feature a clip of your promo in upcoming episodes. And, please let me know if and when you have played the promo - I’d like to pay it forward.


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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 7 - Leisure Knitting]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/05/17/episode-7-leisure-knitting/ 2007-05-17T06:31:43Z 2007-05-17T06:31:43Z Knitting Knitting scientific focuses on a study concerning spousal support of leisure activities and serious hobbies in the family. In this episode I give many thanks to the overwhelming support of listeners and I answer questions that were submitted via email. The song in this episode is by Z. Hurde and the song is Promise. I talk about the current knitting magazines, especially the Vogue Knitting, Spring Summer 2007.

Also, I share with you a new story by my munchkin.

Happy Knitting!


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]]> knitscience <![CDATA[Episode 6 - A Stash Is Born]]> http://knitscience.podbean.com/2007/04/28/episode-6-a-stash-is-born/ 2007-04-28T16:56:10Z 2007-04-28T16:56:10Z Knitting In this episode I give thanks to the listeners of Knit Science. Thank you All! I talk about the DFW FiberFest 2007, I was mesmerized by knitting needles carried by Stitch Elegance. I bought a kit from the ladies of Knitting Around, a Noni Bobbles Bobbles Everywhere kit – look at the pattern available at Jimmy Beans Wool and Merino wool sock yarn by Jojoland International. The selection from Jojoland is amazing and the 100% cashmere hand knitting yarn was just astounding. Needless to say, my stash was born that day.

Bagdazzled bag information: Pat Kijak Anderson, email Pkijak@pdq.net, 281-535-9416

As part of the knitting scientific portion of the podcast, I talk about Diophantine equations as they are used in knitting. Here is the link to the shareware tool to use in your knitting. http://bellsouthpwp.net/l/b/lboylan/software.htm.

My LYS – it is heaven in Dallas: The Shabby Sheep .

Happy Knitting!


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