Commuter Knitter Podcast

Hi everyone!  It looks as though I will not get an episode out this week, but I'm popping over here because I'm excited to be a part of the media tour for the 30 Day Sweater Challenge run by Johnny Vasquez and Lacie Lynnae.  This Challenge takes place in October when Johnny and Lacie are running a knit-along with 5000+ knitters to create a sweater in 30 days.  If you've been following along with my knitting adventures this summer, you know that I knit not one, but two sweaters this summer - each within one-month's time.  Why not go for three, right? If you'd like more information, check out the 30 Day Sweater website for more information.  Johnny & Lacie are also giving Commuter Knitter Podcast listeners a free copy of their Sweater Planning Guide as a Thank You for checking out the challenge. In the meantime, here is a quick raglan increase tutorial for you to get started: In the interest of full disclosure, as a media partner for the 30 Day Ch...

You've Arrived At Your Destination Bayside Pullover  by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 Cascade Heritage Silk  in Strawberry Creme Ribbit by Susan B. Anderson - free pattern available at Spud & Chloe blog Drive Halloween Socks for Carlos  -  Denali Socks  with the links for the formula I'm using Gnome Acres  in Witches Brew Big Bang Theory Scarf June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Quince & Co. Lark in Dogwood Cargo Wollmeise DK from The Loopy Ewe - colorway is Magnolie Dark Traffic Report New podcasts that I've been listening to during my commute Prairie Girls Knit and Spin hosted by Danie and Susie - Ravelry Group Stitched Together hosted by Chrissy - Ravelry Group  - Crafting Library KAL Knotty Girls Knitcast hosted by Jen and Laura - Ravelry Group Carpool Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014 The Crochet Dude's Chemo C...

Drive Bayside Pullover  by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 Cascade Heritage Silk  in Strawberry Creme Road Maps  Swatching in the Round - the cheater's way Your Mileage May Vary The Rhinebeck Sweater - share your thoughts and opinions about the tradition of knitting a Rhinebeck (or other festival) Sweater over in the Ravelry Group . Round the Twist episode where Carin shares her "Rhinebeck Sweater Tale of Woe". Traffic Report  Congrats to John and Dave for reaching their Kickstarter Campaign goal - can't wait to see what they have in store for Wooly 2.0 ! Martine of the iMake podcast and blog released her first issue of the iMake Magazine - available from her Etsy and Craftsy shops Deborah Tomasello of Colorworks by Debi released her first book - Wrapped in Color Stranded Knitting for the 21st Century available as a Ravelry download . Vote for Y...

You've Arrived at Your Destination Narragansett  by Thea Coleman -  Camp Loopy Project Number 2 Trip Planner/Cargo Bayside Pullover  by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 starts August 1 Cascade Heritage Silk  in Strawberry Creme Your Mileage May Vary Follow up from last week - I found the ND Cross Stitch! Offroading ND Football starts this month!! Having lots of fun with my new toy - my pink Cuisinart ice cream maker.  I mention the ice cream blog post by Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls that I had saved for this occasion.  Traffic Report Wooly 2.0 is coming!  Check out their  Kickstarter Campaign  for all the details about the new features that will be available soon for iOS.  I also wrote about it  two weeks ago . Trailer:   Wooly 2.0 Trailer For Kickstarter  from  ...

Drive Narragansett  by Thea Coleman -  Camp Loopy Project Number 2 Trip Planner/Cargo Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 starts August 1 Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme I interrupt Trip Planner & Cargo with a tale of tangles trying to wind yarn with the husband. Road Maps Substituting the DK for worsted is turning out OK - so far! Your Mileage May Vary What other non-fibery crafty endeavors do you pursue?  I mention my scrapbooking and a desire to dust off my cross-stitch skills.  Come share some inspiration in the Ravelry Group! No such luck locating the ND Cross Stitch - wasn't where I thought it was.  Will search over the weekend and post a photo when I find it. Traffic Report Wooly 2.0 is coming!  Check out their  Kickstarter Campaign  for all the details about the new features that will be available s...

You've Arrived At Your Destination And So Are You  shawl for  Camp Loopy Project Number 1 Color Affection Drive Big Bang Theory Scarf #howiknit video Double Knitting Basics from KnittingHelp.com Narragansett  by Thea Coleman -  Camp Loopy Project Number 2 Road Maps How to substitute yarn of a different gauge in a pattern.  A little bit of math is involved, but it's not too difficult. Pattern gauge - 4 sts per inch Personal gauge - 4.5 - 5 sts per inch Stitches at the bust to get desired size, which in this case for me is 34: x sts/34" = 5sts/1" x = 34*5 x = 170 sts This will be the number of stitches needed across bust to get the desired 34" bust measurement. Next, look through the pattern to find which size gives that number of stitches at the bust.  Use the numbers for that size in order to get the size I want. I did not mention during this e...