Stay ConnectedWhere the Yarn Meets the Road – Work from Home Edition. Hi, I’m Jen! I’m a knitter, and in non-pandemic times, I’m a commuter. For now, let’s chat about knitting while I work from home until I get back on the road again. Come along for the ride!
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You've Arrived At Your Destination
And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Project Number 1
Drive
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
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 - commuterknitter@yahoo.comShow notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Nimblestix - ndjen04
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Drive
And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Project Number 1
Trip Planner
Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2
Neutral
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
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPlurk - CommuterKnitter
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.comShow 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!
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb
Drive
And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy
Stripey Socks for Me - btw the colorway was Whisker Lickin'
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 - commuterknitter@yahoo.comShow 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
Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb
Trifecta of Awesome - Fibernymph Dyeworks
The Loopy Ewe - Camp Loopy - Ravelry Group
And So Are You Shawl by Rose Beck
Rearview Mirror
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
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 - commuterknitter@yahoo.comShow 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
Drive
Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb
Neutral
Surprise Granny Square project
Trip Planner
Rearview Mirror
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
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 - commuterknitter@yahoo.comShow 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
Rearview Mirror
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
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 - commuterknitter@yahoo.comShow notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Continued thoughts and prayers to my friends in Boston.
Drive
Rocky CoastYour 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
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
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 - CommuterKnitterInstagram - ndjen04Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.comShow 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
Drive
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
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
Road Trips
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
Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Plurk - CommuterKnitter Instagram - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.comI introduce a new segment this week - Your Mileage May Vary - a place to open up some discussion about some hot topics!
Drive
Rearview Mirror/Road Maps - choosing yarn and other tips for toy knitting
The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley
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
Road Trips
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
Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Plurk - CommuterKnitter Instagram - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.comLots 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
Cargo and Trip Planner
June's Favorite Sweater
Quince and Co.
Rearview Mirror
The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley
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
Road Trips
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
Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Plurk - CommuterKnitter Instagram - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
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