You've Arrived At Your Destination

And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Project Number 1

Color Affection

Drive

Big Bang Theory Scarf

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 episode, but my row gauge is almost the same as the suggested pattern gauge.  However, since this is a top down sweater, I can adjust the rows up or down as needed to get the right length.

Cargo

Trifecta of Awesome - Keegan Lane Yarns

Road Trips

I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page

Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT

Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA

Northampton Wools Northampton, MA

WEBS Northampton, MA

Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT

Creative Fibers Windsor, CT

Yarnover Avon, CT

Village Wools Glastonbury, CT

Knit New Haven New Haven, CT

Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT

The Yarn Basket Branford, CT 

Tour de Fleece - June 29th-July 21st

Team Sasquatch

Traffic Report - a new segment (named on the fly while recording this episode) where I will share any news that may not fit directly in another segment

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 earlier today.

Come Find me on the Interwebs

Ravelry - ndjen04

Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPlurk - CommuterKnitterEmail - [email protected] notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com

Nimblestix - ndjen04

Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast 

Instagram - ndjen04

Drive

Color Affection

And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Project Number 1

Trip Planner

Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2

Neutral

Big Bang Theory Scarf

Your Mileage May Vary

Let's talk about managing all those WIPs!

I mention the Surprise Granny Square crochet project that has been "on the hook" for a long time

Road Trips

I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page

Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT

Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA

Northampton Wools Northampton, MA

WEBS Northampton, MA

Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT

Creative Fibers Windsor, CT

Yarnover Avon, CT

Village Wools Glastonbury, CT

Knit New Haven New Haven, CT

Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT

The Yarn Basket Branford, CT 

Tour de Fleece - June 29th-July 21st

Team Sasquatch

Come Find me on the Interwebs

Ravelry - ndjen04Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPlurk - CommuterKnitter

Nimblestix - ndjen04

Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast 

Instagram - ndjen04Email - [email protected] notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com

I have missed you all over the last few weeks - thank you for sticking with me!

Carpool

Wrap-up from the Cosmic Knittas International Yarnbombing Day installation - many thanks to everyone who contributed either by sending knitted & crocheted items or through your encouragement over the weekend.  We still have few pieces left to put up later this week, so stay tuned!

Article from The Newtown Bee

You've Arrived At Your Destination

Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb

Drive

Color Affection

And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy

Stripey Socks for Me - btw the colorway was Whisker Lickin'

Cargo

Dragonfly Fibers Dragon Sock - Club Dragonfly May 2013 shipment - Dr. Frankenstein

Antrea by Ann Weaver

Rearview Mirror

Cherry Tree Hill Sock Yarn that cannot decide what it wants to be when it grows up.  In the episode I mention the Jaywalkers and River Valley Socks.  As I was browsing Ravelry while typing shownotes, I found another pair of socks that I attempted to knit with this yarn, too.  By the way - the Jaywalker pattern is still available as a free Ravelry download.

Your Mileage May Vary

Let's talk about stash!

Road Trips

I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page

Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT

Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA

Northampton Wools Northampton, MA

WEBS Northampton, MA

Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT

Creative Fibers Windsor, CT

Yarnover Avon, CT

Village Wools Glastonbury, CT

Knit New Haven New Haven, CT

Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT

The Yarn Basket Branford, CT 

Come Find me on the Interwebs

Ravelry - ndjen04Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPlurk - CommuterKnitter

Nimblestix - ndjen04

Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast 

Instagram - ndjen04Email - [email protected] notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com

Thank you for bearing with me through the delays thanks to my technical difficulties with my new recording gizmo (Zoom H2n Handy Recorder).  My thoughts and prayers to the people of Moore, OK affected by Monday's tornado. 

Drive

June's Favorite Cardigan

Color Affection

Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb

Cargo

Trifecta of Awesome - Fibernymph Dyeworks

The Loopy Ewe - Camp Loopy - Ravelry Group

Shalimar Yarns Breathless

And So Are You Shawl by Rose Beck

Rearview Mirror

Traveling Woman 

Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs

Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast

Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day

Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013

Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:

Commuter Knitter Podcast

P.O. Box 203

Botsford, CT 06404

Healing Newtown 

Road Trips

I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page

Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT

Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA

Northampton Wools Northampton, MA

WEBS Northampton, MA

Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT

Creative Fibers Windsor, CT

Yarnover Avon, CT

Village Wools Glastonbury, CT

Knit New Haven New Haven, CT

Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT

The Yarn Basket Branford, CT 

STITCHES East - Registration is OPEN.  I will be taking Snip & Zip: Steeks and Zippers with Franklin Habit.

Come Find me on the Interwebs

Ravelry - ndjen04Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPlurk - CommuterKnitter

Nimblestix - ndjen04

Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast 

Instagram - ndjen04Email - [email protected] notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com

Thank you for joining me for a stay-cation edition of the podcast - a little delayed due to an FO and new podcasting equipment (Zoom H2N Handy Recorder)!

You've Arrived at Your Destination

Rocky Coast

Drive

Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb

Neutral

Color Affection

Surprise Granny Square project

Trip Planner

June's Favorite Cardigan

Rearview Mirror

February Lady Sweater

Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs

Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast

Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day

Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013

Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:

Commuter Knitter Podcast

P.O. Box 203

Botsford, CT 06404

Healing Newtown 

Offroading - flattered that the Knitmore Girls purloined this segment in their episode last week, but I'm taking it back this episode to talk about the television show that Carlos and I have been watching recently (in essence purloining the "TV" part of the TVKnittingPodcast)

Road Trips

I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page

Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT

Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA

Northampton Wools Northampton, MA

WEBS Northampton, MA

Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT

Creative Fibers Windsor, CT

Yarnover Avon, CT

Village Wools Glastonbury, CT

Knit New Haven New Haven, CT

Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT

The Yarn Basket Branford, CT 

STITCHES East - class brochure available May 14, 2013; registration opens May 20th.

Come Find me on the Interwebs

Ravelry - ndjen04Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPlurk - CommuterKnitter

Nimblestix - ndjen04

Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast 

Instagram - ndjen04Email - [email protected] notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com

 Getting back on track with a regular mid-week episode.

You've Arrived at Your Destination

Go Buffalo - a.k.a. Baby-sweater-in-a-week

Drive

Rocky Coast

Rearview Mirror

New York Cardigan

Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters.  Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic.

This week's question is: How far would you go for a fiber-related event (whether festival, convention, or retreat)?

Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs

Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast

Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day

Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013

Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:

Commuter Knitter Podcast

P.O. Box 203

Botsford, CT 06404

Healing Newtown 

Road Trips

I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page

Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT

Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA

Northampton Wools Northampton, MA

WEBS Northampton, MA

Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT

Creative Fibers Windsor, CT

Yarnover Avon, CT

Village Wools Glastonbury, CT

Knit New Haven New Haven, CT

Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT

The Yarn Basket Branford, CT 

Come Find me on the Interwebs

Ravelry - ndjen04Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPlurk - CommuterKnitter

Nimblestix - ndjen04

Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast 

Instagram - ndjen04Email - [email protected] notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com

Continued thoughts and prayers to my friends in Boston.  

Drive

June's Favorite Cardigan

Stripey Socks for Me

Witches Brew Socks for Carlos

Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters.  Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic.

This week's question is: To Club or Not to Club - share your experiences and thoughts about yarn, fiber, bag or any other knitting related clubs

Trifecta of Awesome

Highland Handmades

Keegan Lane Yarns

Fibernymph Dyeworks

Dragonfly Fibers

Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs

Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast

Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day

Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013

Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:

Commuter Knitter Podcast

P.O. Box 203

Botsford, CT 06404

Healing Newtown 

Road Trips

Connecticut Sheep & Wool

I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page

Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT

Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA

Northampton Wools Northampton, MA

WEBS Northampton, MA

Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT

Creative Fibers Windsor, CT

Yarnover Avon, CT

Village Wools Glastonbury, CT

Knit New Haven New Haven, CT

Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT

The Yarn Basket Branford, CT 

Come Find me on the Interwebs

Ravelry - ndjen04Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPlurk - CommuterKnitterInstagram - ndjen04Email - [email protected] notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com

Thank you for understanding the delay in the podcast over the last 2 weeks.  I am glad to be back behind the wheel to chat with you!

You've Arrived at Your Destination

Giraffe

Itty Bitty Toys

Drive

Big Bang Theory Scarf

Rocky Coast

June's Favorite Cardigan

Road Maps - a quick overview of Feedly as a replacement for Google Reader.  I also tried Bloglovin', but it looks like I will stick with Feedly for now.

Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters.  Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic.

This week is all about the tech support - where do you go when the pattern is not quite clear, or includes a technique with which you are not familiar.  Feel free to share some of your favorite resources in the group

KnittingHelp.com

Carpool

Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast

Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day

Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013

Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:

Commuter Knitter Podcast

P.O. Box 203

Botsford, CT 06404

Healing Newtown 

Road Trips

Connecticut Sheep & Wool

I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page

Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VTMetaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MANorthampton Wools Northampton, MAWEBS Northampton, MAMarji's Yarncrafts Granby, CTCreative Fibers Windsor, CTYarnover Avon, CTVillage Wools Glastonbury, CTKnit New Haven New Haven, CTYarn Barn Woodbridge, CTThe Yarn Basket Branford, CT 

Come Find me on the Interwebs

I introduce a new segment this week - Your Mileage May Vary - a place to open up some discussion about some hot topics!

Drive

Giraffe

Itty Bitty Toys

Rearview Mirror/Road Maps - choosing yarn and other tips for toy knitting

First Teddy Bear

The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley

Teddy Bear for Carlos

Santa Claus

Mrs. Claus

Cuddly Clown

Topsy Turvy Doll

Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters.  Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic.

This week I discuss pattern writing - how detailed should the instructions be?  Line-by-line step-by-step, or more open-ended where it is up to the knitter to fill in the blanks.  

Yarn Harlot - "Shades of Grey" blog post on Monday, March 25, 2013

Jane & Jen Knit Funny - see episode 20 where Jane and Jen discuss how they re-chart patterns to fit their preferences and styles.

Carpool

Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast

Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day

Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013

Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:

Commuter Knitter Podcast

P.O. Box 203

Botsford, CT 06404

Healing Newtown 

Road Trips

Connecticut Sheep & Wool

I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page

Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VTMetaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MANorthampton Wools Northampton, MAWEBS Northampton, MAMarji's Yarncrafts Granby, CTCreative Fibers Windsor, CTYarnover Avon, CTVillage Wools Glastonbury, CTKnit New Haven New Haven, CTYarn Barn Woodbridge, CTThe Yarn Basket Branford, CT 

Come Find me on the Interwebs

Lots of toy talk this week with a current WIP, past FO's in rearview mirror, and a review of Easter Knits  by Arne & Carlos, a book of (you guessed it!) toys.

Drive

Rocky Coast

Giraffe

Itty Bitty Toys

Cargo and Trip Planner

June's Favorite Sweater

Quince and Co.

Rearview Mirror

First Teddy Bear

The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley

Teddy Bear for Carlos

Santa Claus

Mrs. Claus

Cuddly Clown

Topsy Turvy Doll

Road Maps

This week I review Easter Knits by Arne & Carlos. Many thanks to the kind folks at Trafalgar Square for sending a copy of this book for review.  As always, the opinions expressed are my own.

Carpool

Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast

Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day

Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013

Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:

Commuter Knitter Podcast

P.O. Box 203

Botsford, CT 06404

Healing Newtown 

Road Trips

Connecticut Sheep & Wool

I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page

Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VTMetaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MANorthampton Wools Northampton, MAWEBS Northampton, MAMarji's Yarncrafts Granby, CTCreative Fibers Windsor, CTYarnover Avon, CTVillage Wools Glastonbury, CTKnit New Haven New Haven, CTYarn Barn Woodbridge, CTThe Yarn Basket Branford, CT 

Come Find me on the Interwebs