Knit Science

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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