Blogs: There are some interesting ideas out there!

Every now and again a Blogger catches my attention, here is my list.

http://knittingincolor.blogspot.com  found this through Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com 

http://gansey.blogspot.com/ Debbie recommended this one “A Fisherman Knits”

Interesting Artical on Gauge

This is old hat for experienced knitters, but a good review with lovely pictures.

Thanks Knitty.com

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer05/FEATsum05TBP.html

Yarn Calculator Link

Here is a link to a yarn calculator, useful when deciding how much yarn you will need for your project.

http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/secure-html/onlineec/knittingCalculator.asp

Techniques: Cableing without the Cable needle

I saw this and was so impressed, I wanted to share it with you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrTNYJc9Hrc&feature=player_embedded

Techniques: To simplify the YO, knit or Purl

You can teach an old dog new tricks,  I found this and thought it explained more clearly how to get the right “Yarn Over” for any situation.

http://knittersblog.com/blog/techniques/yarn-over-simplified/

Techniques: Russian Join

I am knitting along, ok just imagine, I am knitting along and the cat has dined out on my ball of  yarn.

Rather than calculating how many violin strings can be made from one cat try this.

(my cat is alive and well, thanks for asking)

http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2007/06/working-in-ends-on-multi-color-knitting.html

Techniques: Back Join

Ok, imagine I am knitting along and as I change the colour I want a fluid transition, or my supply has run out… try this

http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2007/06/working-in-ends-on-multicolor-knitting.html

Technique: Magic Ball

For all those small bits of precious yarn (my preccciouusss) that you just cannot seem to part with. Well they just might be needed someday! Here is something to do with um

http://knittersreview.com/article_how_to.asp?article=/review/profile/010726_a.asp

Skein: 50/50 Bamboo and Superwash

Skeins finished Feb 2011, unfortunately didn’t measure the 2 skeins.  The “Lazy Katy shawl” takes 420 yards and had plenty leftover. click on picture for closer view.

50/50 Bamboo / Superwash Wool 14 wpi

Fibre: 50/50 Bamboo and Superwash Wool

I purchased this lovely blend at the “Campbellford spin-in” last year. It is very soft and fine and spins beautifully and the bamboo gives it a silk like sheen when spun.   I spun it 2 Ply with singles “Z”  ply “S” at 14 wpi, a twist angle of approx 35 degrees.  It was very reasonable $20.00 cdn for 4 oz (110+gms)  from “Dyeing for Colour” at  www.dyeingforcolour.com I would heartily recommend this blend.  Finished product will be a “Lazy Katy Shawl” 

50/50 Bamboo / Superwash wool