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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Spring is here and so is the Spring/Summer fashion 2007. This episode focuses on fashion trends and projects to follow some of these trends. Part of this trend is the neutral colors of cream and beige and the ever-graceful dusty pink. Although not mentioned, leopard skin and patent leather is also huge this season. Take a look at these great knitted bags, one by Susan Levine The Almost Designer Hand Bag, the Pretty Purses by Coats and Clark, Cupcake Purse Kit, and the phenomenal Kate’s Fake-a-gamo.

Check out a fellow Texan’s version of the Circumnavigated Cardigan designed by Medrith Glover.

The last song of this episode is courtesy of the podsafe music network.

Happy Knitting!

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Figuring out the fit of a knitted garment can drive you mad. I have spent many months knitting a sweater only to find in the last stretch that the fit is not quite what I imagined when I started. There is help out there to help you alter the pattern. The Spring/Summer 2007 edition of Knit It! Magazine has a great article by Deborah Newton. Check out the magazine in your closest craft store. Also we discuss in this episode science news. An article on using knitted articles to depict three-dimensional objects is fascinating. Get it at Science News Online.

The music of this show is courtesy of the podsafe music network. The band is Audrey Come Lately.

Keep letting me know how you journal your knitting, if at all. And if you don’t – tell me why not (if you know why).

The next episode will focus on Spring fashion and “reverse engineering.” Stay tuned…

Happy Knitting!

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So this episode 3 is about a lot of knitting since the last podcast had a lot more science than knitting talk. In this episode I talk about bamboo, buffalo, and quiviut yarns. Especially, I highlight the work of the Windy Valley Muskox Yarns. I have finished some objects and started planning new ones. To get the pattern for the Windy Cable Knee Socks from Interweave, sign up for the Knitting Daily newsletter website. I ordered Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock in Mineshaft from Jimmy Beans Wool online store. Very good service!

Finally, I tell you all about the DFW Fiberfest 2007 taking place during April 28-30 in Addison, TX.

This podcast features music by Science Groove and Wren Ross, courtesy of the podsafe music network.

Leave me comments at knitscience@gmail.com - especially tell me all about how you journal your ongoing or finished projects.

Until the next one, Happy Knitting!

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