Nov 22, 2019
Whether you're brand new to knitting or an old hand, talking
about the foundations of knitting can lead to some profound "ah
hah!" moments. Time and again we think we've learned all there is
to know about knitting, only to be surprised by some little tip or
trick from a fellow crafter that totally changes our
process.
Lee and Erica start the conversation today by sharing their methods
for reading both patterns and your knit fabric! Being able to look
at your project and correctly "read" your stitches can help prevent
errors as well as give you a greater understanding of general knit
construction. We even have a little treat for our left-handed
listeners
Next, Stacey and Hannah talk about their forays into knitting
without looking at their needles! Both frequently knit while
chatting or, more recently, while occupying the Knit Picks booth at
the recent Quilt Festival Houston trade show. They loved meeting
everyone at the show and also realized that they have some good
tips and tricks for knitters who want to practice knitting without
looking.
Episode Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction with Hannah
1:03 – Tips and Tricks: Reading your knitting
11:08 – Left-handed knitting
18:46 – Shout out to Quilt Festival Houston
20:55 – Tips for knitting without looking
36:40 – Credits
Mentioned in episode:
Row Counter
The Left-Handed Knitter
Lee’s “Asymmetrical Shawl” aka Liy
Shawl
Hue Shift Afghan Pattern
Hue Shift Afghan Kit
Emergency Fix Keychain