Fri, 27 July 2007 I use several tricks to make my knitting projects as simple as possible. The key is to break down the stitch count into small manageable pieces so that I can spot a mistake quickly. And, it makes it much easier to carry even complicated knitting along with me without worrying about losing my place in the pattern. Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 July 2007 Now that I’ve gotten comfortable with podcasting, I want to jazz up the format a bit by occasionally featuring interviews with fellow fiber enthusiasts. To get us started, Shannon Okey agreed to be my very first guest. Shannon has an inventive and confident attitude towards all things fiber. Her articles at Knitty.com on hand spinning, dyeing fibers in your dishwasher, and fiber festivals are entertaining and stimulating. Comments[0] |
Fri, 13 July 2007 This week I want to talk
about one of my all time favorite techniques – steeking. I know there are a lot
of knitters who have absolutely no idea what steeking means and others who do
know but are terrified of it. Let me give you an outline of how handy steeks can
be for knitting in hopes of convincing you to give them a try. Knitting
Around by Elizabeth Zimmermann will give you instructions for several ways
to use this handy technique. Comments[0] |
Fri, 6 July 2007 This week I would like to introduce you to Carissa Barrett, our Educational Content Developer. I like to think of her as our In-House Reference Librarian. Not a far leap for Carissa because she has a degree in library science. She is responsible for all of the informational material you find in The Knitting Room and in our catalogs. Comments[0] |
