Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009

DTK: Episode 18

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Episode 18

News
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Knitting Corner
Abby- Vanilla Socks, Mittens, Minimalist Cardigan
Patty- Vanilla Socks, Bella’s Mittens

Knitting/Spinning related Vocabulary of the Week
Rolag - a roll of fiber generally used to spin woolen yarn. A rolag is created by first carding the fiber, using handcards, and then by gently rolling the fiber off of the cards. If properly prepared, a rolag will be uniform in width, distributing the fibers evenly.

Magazine Review

Burda Verena Knitting

Vougue Knitting Winter 2009


A Quote to Knit By-
Knit your hearts
with an unslipping knot."
-- Antony and Cleopatra
by William Shakespeare

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Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009

DTK: Episode 17

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Dyeing to Knit
Episode 17

Welcome back for another episode!! We are now starting our third week of school and a brand new month! There has been a lot of homework, snow, and more homework! Hope everyone has a great week and stay warm!

Knitting Corner
Patty- Bella’s Mittens & Dads Socks
Tipsy Scarf
Abby-Sweater (Completed), started a hat, and minimalist cardigan.

Knitting News
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/01/knitting-a-city-together.php

I have discovered the next big sweater this thing is gorgeous and a free pattern. (minor detail its in finnish and a medium)
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heili

Knitty Surprise!
3 new patterns are up
Vortex- http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter08/PATTvortex.php
Heart- http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter08/PATTheart.php
Montera- http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter08/PATTmontera.php

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Knit Picks came out with four new imagination colors
http://www.knitpicks.com/Imagination+Hand+Painted+Sock+Yarn_YD5420173.html


Magazine Review
Interweave Knits Winter 2008

A Quote to Knit By
"In the rhythm of the needles,
           there is music for the soul."
--- from an old sampler

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