"Knitter's Wading Pool

Friday, August 28, 2009

MOVING TO iTUNES!

My Podcast.Com is no longer, if you want to
catch my podcast - please find me on iTunes!

Friday, April 10, 2009

EPISODE 23 - FONS & PORTER'S?

Preemie set for "Bundles of Love!"

Man, I crocheted this set ages ago and just didn't get it over to the group! I kept forgetting!

I found this little stuffed puppy and thought this set looked
cute on him. He will also go in the pocket of the bundle that
will go to an area hospital or clinic!

MY DISH CLOTH ROUND!

This is the project that Sara and I are working on. She saw something similar
that a family friend made and wanted to do one...I saw it and had to try it
out myself! What do you think? Coming along nicely and it's SO easy!!!
Once I get another 3 pattern repeat in - then I'll be ready to bind it in the round!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Okay, I couldn't resist this cartoon. I bought a couple

of iron-on transfers to put on some T-shirts - one for

me and one for possibly...a listener! "See ya later, Alligator!"

Hopefully they turn out - they were fairly inexpensive.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Episode 18 - Interpreting Symbols

	Hand in Tub: Hand washable.
	40 degrees Tub : Machine washable using lukewarm water.
	100 degrees Tub: Machine washable using hot water.
	X'd Tub: Do not machine wash.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Episode 17- "Happy Holidays"

THE FEATHER & FAN SCARF

Monday, December 29, 2008

Episode 16 - Hodge, Podge

SEAFARERS' SCARF

Friday, October 31, 2008

TIS THE SEASON?

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

EVERYONE!

Sunday, October 5, 2008

The itsy-bitsy Dallas Cowboys hat!

I made up this little hat in an evening - it was fun!

Why so small? Preemie baby whose daddy is a Dallas
Cowboys fan. Not sure if he can were it - a bit of strings
in it and the size is a bit questionable at this time.
Can't say that I'm crazy about the back stitching but how
else is one to fit the entire word on such a small item?
All in all he (The Daddy) was very amused.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Episode 13 - "Project Love"

First Bainbridge Scarf!!

My picture is all Artsy Fartsy...okay, I tried to make it less visually
weird but I wanted to blur out the offensive language on my shirt.
I'M JUST KIDDING - it wasn't offensive. ;- )
This was a lot of fun to do - and quick - I'm working on the second
one as we speak! This one is the Malabrigo - 51% Silk, 49% Merino blend,
it's perfect for a slight chill. The next one is going to be made from Misti Alpaca-
100% baby alpaca! (a deep heather green) Yummm...

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

The long awaited 2nd Wallaby!

Word/s of the episode (28)

What is an "edge" or "selvage" stitch?

An "edge" or "selvage" stitch is a stitch worked at the beginning and end of each row to create a neater, more presentable finished edge to your work. It is often used in situations where no additional finishing will be done to the edge of the knitted piece, e.g. for scarves, necklines, or armhole edges.

One type of selvage stitch, called a "chain stitch selvage" is created by always "slipping purl-wise" the first stitch and always "knitting" the last stitch on every row. This creates a neat-looking finished side edge that resembles a bound-off edge. By slipping the first stitch, you are essentially only working the edge stitch on every other row, which helps to create a firmer, more finished edge.

Another type of edge stitch, most commonly worked when working the body of your piece in Garter Stitch (where every row is knit), called a "slip garter stitch selvage" is created by always "slipping knit-wise" the first stitch and always "knitting" the last stitch on every row. This creates a slightly tighter finish that if you just knit the first and last stitch on every row. It will blend perfectly into your Garter Stitch fabric, but look neater.

There are other types of selvage stitches (please refer to guides like Vogue Knitting). Your pattern should include explicit instructions if it requires a specific type of selvage. I like to use them when making scarves for extra nice edges.

Tip from episode 26

From Maeve:
My tip is to re-use earrings as stitch markers. I had quite a few pairs of small dangly earrings that I don't wear anymore, so I took a knitting needle and wrapped the earring wire around it. I snipped off the very end of the wire to make a more-or-less smooth circle, and voila! Fancy stitch markers. I used both a size 5 (for smaller needles) and a size 10 (for larger needles) so that I could have both large and small markers.

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