Episode 84: Knitting Gauge and the March Madness IPA Showdown

Episode 84: Knitting Gauge and the March Madness IPA Showdown

Episode Number: 84

Record date: 3/28/24

Publish Date: 4/22/24

Edited by: Caitlyn

I'm Caitlyn and my pronouns are: She, Her, & Hers

Kelsi: and my pronouns are: She, Her, & Hers

WARNING! Numbers!

Todays episode talks about gauge so we may have some number examples in the episode

Dranks

Beverages!

Easy Eddy (Big Grove Brewery)

Des Moines IPA (Confluence Brewery)

CC: How are you Kelsi?

KJ:

Dexfield Diner Go Fund Me

CC:

Marathon training is heating up, just when I feel like I'm getting more accustomed to it-it increases-it's been a fantastic challenge

Excited for easter this weekend, hoping to bike there

Waiting on the fire department review for the gym!

Year Long Fiber Challenge

Go fund me pizza steve of redfield

2024

Calendar Year Jan 1-Dec 31 finished in those dates

#gkstashchallenge2024

Link to Enter- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSNfCl8tkFtEUu_3UMrrE5NU5XH2inWBa5Ny5WVJRI_sDWGQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Toasts (Shout Outs):

local book store

Dog Eared Books Ames!

https://dogearedbooksames.com/

What’s Brewing

Kelsi:

Syrah

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/syrah-7

Tricot Designs MCL

Marie-Christine Lévesque

Big Wheels Keep Turnin'

Ursa Major Knits

If Jessica Jones Hat

Spinning!!!

First Superwash/Nylon blend

Caitlyn:

Hemisphere by Lynnette Hulse

http://vintagenettles.net/hemisphere-double-knitting-hat-pattern/

Thanksgiving Socks by Summer Lee
Outline Tank by Jessie Mae

Ravelry Link

Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine
Needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm & US 4 - 3.5 mm
MC: Victoria House Fibers Superwash Merino Yak Sock CC: Fibernymph Dyeworks advent yarn

Ravelry Link

Abraço by Filipa Carneiro
Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Yarns: Lion Brand LB Collection Merino Camel Colorway: 174 Olive
Plymouth Yarn Cammello Merino Colorway: 21

Ravelry Link

EDDA Bag 2.0 by Susanne Müller

Etsy Pattern Link

What's on tap (FOs)

Kelsi:

Lonely Hearts Club Hat

Nomadic Knits

Sweet Heart Scarf

What’s Hopping

Kelsi:

Mini Skeins from

Caitlyn:

Maddy Yarn!

https://wattsyarn.com/

KC Yarn Social

https://www.yarnsocialkc.com/

Hangovers

Kelsi:

Made a wrong turn...

Topic:

Gauge!

Wikipedia:

The term "gauge" is used in knitting to describe the fineness size of knitting machines. It is used in both hand knitting and machine knitting. The phrase in both instances refers to the number of stitches per inch rather than the size of the finished article of clothing. The gauge is calculated by counting the stitches (for hand knitting) or needles (on a knitting machine bed) across a number of inches, then dividing by the sample's width in inches.

The gauge of a knitted fabric depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric, the kind of yarn, the size of knitting needles, and the tension of the individual knitter (i.e., how much yarn they allow between stitches).

Why it maters how something will fit! Yarn usage will change if you are off too.

-I usually see 4 inches by 4 inches but some are inch by inch (or 10 cm by 10 cm)

-Yarns can only get so tight before the gauge will not increase no matter how small your needle

You do not need to purchase a tool to see what your gauge is-you just need a ruler-but here is an example
Tools:

Linked to knit picks but there are some amazing ones on Esty!

Mini Gauge Swatch Ruler

Bike Stuff

KJ - So Caitlyn, what have you learned biking this week?

Caitlyn

Dressing in rain is different than dressing for temperature Wipe your bike-especially your chain and drive train after riding

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