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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 & PineNeedles: US 3 - 3.25 mm & US 4 - 3.5 mmMC: Victoria House Fibers Superwash Merino Yak Sock CC: Fibernymph Dyeworks advent yarn

Ravelry Link

 

Abraço by Filipa CarneiroNeedles: US 6 - 4.0 mmYarns: 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

 

Find us

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

Our
Website is: GravelKnits.com

You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com

Support us on Patreon!

www.patreon.com/gravelknits

Kelsi

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Untappd:

Episode 83: Knitting on TV

Episode Number: 83

Record date: 2/21/24

Edited by: Caitlyn

Beverages! Alaska

Alaskan Brewing Co.

Alaskan Amber

Alaskan Brewing - Grizz Coffee Brown

 

Announcements
Jersey’s!!!-message us if you would like one!

Year Long Fiber Challenge

 

2024

Calendar
Year Jan 1-Dec 31 finished in those dates

#gkstashchallenge2024

With some pop ups a long the way!!!

 

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

 

What have you been listening to?

Bike talk with Dave!

 

What’s Brewing (Current projects/ cast ons)

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:

Birthday cast on! Outline Tank by Jessie Mae

Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Sock Colorway: 870 Candombe

Birthday 2021 Cast On!

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

 

New Spiral hat!

Green and red so I can have my own Christmas hat!!!!!!

What's on tap (FOs)

Kelsi:

Lonely Hearts Club Hat

Nomadic Knits

 

Sweet Heart Scarf

What’s
Hopping (Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting)

 

Kelsi:

Mini Skeins
from

Molly Klein
Designs

Topic: Knitting
on TV!

Bike Stuff

Don't shower

they make no rinse washers-my fav:
clean
LIFE-No Rinse Body Bath




 

Find us

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

Our Website is: GravelKnits.com

You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com

Support us on Patreon!

www.patreon.com/gravelknits

Kelsi

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Untappd: kelsij

Caitlyn

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes

 

Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!

 

Disclaimer

Gravel Knits believes everyone deserves to be included and loved regardless of who you love, beliefs, color, size, your gender, or whatever else makes you you. Please keep
in mind that we are human and while we are trying to educate ourselves there is always more to learn and any critiques are deeply appreciated.

 




































































































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Episode 82: Knit the pretty things

Episode Number: 82

Record date: 1/21/24

Publish Date: 1/30/24


Edited by: Caitlyn

 

Beverages!

Hawaii!

Hanalei Island IPA by Kona Brewing

Double Blackberry Sour by Big Grove Brewery

  

Announcements and Gravel Knits Events

 

2024 Challenge

Calendar Year Jan 1-Dec 31 finished in those dates

 

What’s Brewing
(Current projects/ cast ons)

Kelsi:

 

Syrah

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

Tricot Designs MCL

Marie-Christine Lévesque

 

Big Wheels Keep
Turnin'

Ursa Major Knits

 

Spinning!!!

 

First Superwash/Nylong blend

 

Caitlyn:

Birthday cast on!
Outline Tank by Jessie Mae

Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn
Sock Colorway: 870 Candombe

Birthday 2021 Cast On!

Ravelry Link

 

Abraço by Filipa CarneiroNeedles: US 6 - 4.0 mmYarns: Lion Brand LB Collection Merino Camel Colorway: 174 Olive
Plymouth Yarn Cammello Merino Colorway: 21

Ravelry Link

 

New Spiral hat!

Green and red so I
can have my own Christmas hat!!!!!!

 

What's on tap (FOs)

Kelsi:

12 days of Christmas MKAL

Nomadic Knits

WWW.NOMADICKNITS.COM

Starry Fusion x 3

Kelsi's pattern

 

3 skeins of Yarn

What’s Hopping (Stash
Enhancements/Yarn collecting)

Kelsi:

Mini Skeins from

Molly Klein Designs

 

Topic: 2024
Aspirations

 

Bike Stuff

Bring a bike
lock-JUST DO IT

 

Find us

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

Our Website is: GravelKnits.com

You
can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com

Support us on Patreon!

www.patreon.com/gravelknits

Kelsi

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Untappd: kelsij

Caitlyn

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes

 

Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!


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Episode Number: 81

Record date: 1/17/24

Caitlyn (She/Her/Hers)

 

Beverages!

Celestial Seasonings Caramel Apple Dream

 

What have you been listening to?

Good Enough Creative

"Why You Should Try to Make Mistakes"

 

What’s Brewing (Current projects/ cast-ons)

Caitlyn:

Hemisphere by Lynnette Hulse

Worsted weight double knit hat of the world!

Using Cloudborn yarn (discontinued)

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

 

New Spiral hat!

Green and red so I can have my own Christmas hat!!!!!!

 

New soft hat Universal Yarn-Classic Shades

loosely plied yarn that ranges from deep green, purple, to bright lime green

check out our Instagram for a post of it!

 

What's on tap (FOs)

Caitlyn:

Sunflower Prayers Potholder by Donielle Oliver Showvay

Yarn Lily Sugar'n Cream Solids & Denim

https://knittingcoachblog.com/

 

Topic:

Multiples of the same or similar projections to gift

 

Bike Stuff

 It's been so cold here-make sure you are very prepared! Here are some winter tips!

·      Let Someone know your are going for a ride and when to expect you back

·      make sure everything is charged!

·      Make sure you have the correct layers-it is possible to dress too warmly

·      Give your bike a quick check before leaving tires, lights, supplies if you have an issue (flat tire or chain break)

·      I always pack an extra long sleeve and an extra balaclava and extra gloves, good if you are too cold-or if you overdressed and now your clothes are sweaty!

·      Biking this time of year is not about PRs, it's about being smart and safe. Bike carefully and bike prepared even if it is extra weight!

  

Find us

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

Our Website is: GravelKnits.com

You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com

Support us on Patreon!

www.patreon.com/gravelknits

Kelsi

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Untappd: kelsij

Caitlyn

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes

 

Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!

 

Disclaimer

Gravel Knits believes everyone deserves to be included and loved regardless of who you love, beliefs, color, size, your gender, or whatever else makes you you. Please keep in mind that we are human and while we are trying to educate ourselves there is
always more to learn and any critiques are deeply appreciated.


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Episode Number: 80

Record date: 12/7/23

Publish Date: 1/2/24

Edited by: Caitlyn

 

Beverages!

Texas

Shiner Bohemian
Black Lager

Shiner Holiday
Cheer! Shiner Brewery

 

Announcements

Year Long Fiber Challenge

Submission Form - New for 2023!

#gkgrowmal

 

 

Jan 15c2023-Jan 15, 2024

 

2023 MALs!

We will continue to go head to head for the stein

Stein if participate in all 4 get an entry

Q1 Do something new for you - "New Year New Skills" (Jan-Mar) (april15)

Q2 Expand your knowledge on a skill - "Grow Your Skills" (Apr 1-July 15)

Q3 Follow a pattern from a designer you haven't tried before (July-Sept)

Q4 Finishing up loose ends (Oct-Dec)

 

What have you been listening to?

The first fifteen lives Harry August

Claire North

 

What’s Brewing
Kelsi:

Syrah

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

Tricot Designs MCL

Marie-Christine Lévesque

 

Ship Shape

Heidi Kirmaier

https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/ship-shape-knitting-pattern-by-heidi-kirrmaier

 

SOCATOAH Socks

Sarah Jordan (PA KnitWit)

 

Hoodiesaurus Little Theorm

 

Spinning!!!

 Radnor from Southern Cross Fibre

4 ply on my e-spinner

 

 Caitlyn:

Random hat

with rem yarn from hat when I was in Illinois

 

Reversed mitered square pot holder in my shoulder bag held double

https://sasw.blogspot.com/2005/01/dishcloths.html

 

What's on tap (FOs)

Kelsi:

Happy Clusters Hat

A Whimsical Wood

 

Caitlyn:

New hat! cast on 94 stitches, added to more in the body of the hat and spiral decrease for the top!

 

Topic:

2023 Growth

Caitlyn:

Garter Tab Cast-on

Riding with No hands

Enjoying Stockinette
Doing hats without a pattern

It's okay to not constantly grow-things eb and flow and it's great to enjoy your craft at whatever level

rev mitered square

 

Find us

You can find us on
facebook at: Gravel Knits

Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

Our
Website is: GravelKnits.com

You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com

Support us on Patreon!

www.patreon.com/gravelknits

Kelsi

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Untappd: kelsij

Caitlyn

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

instagram:
CaitlynKnitsandBikes

 

Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!

 

Disclaimer

Gravel Knits believes everyone deserves to be included and loved regardless of who you love, beliefs, color, size, your gender, or whatever else makes you you. Please keep in mind that we are human and while we are trying to educate ourselves there is
always more to learn and any critiques are deeply appreciated.

 





















































































































































































































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Episode Number: 79

Record date: 11/20/23

Publish Date: 12/5/23

Edited by: Caitlyn

 

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

I’m Kelsi and my pronouns are: She, Her, & Hers

 

Beverages!

Iowa and Texas!

Shiner Holiday Cheer! Shiner Brewery

Joppy Squirrel Sour from Lua Brewing

 

What have you been listening to?

Into every generation a Slayer is Born by Evan Ross Katz

 

What’s Brewing
(Current projects/ cast ons)

Kelsi:

Syrah

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

Tricot Designs MCL

Marie-Christine Lévesque

 

Ship Shape Heidi Kirmaier

https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/ship-shape-knitting-pattern-by-heidi-kirrmaier

 

SOCATOAH Socks

Sarah Jordan (PA KnitWit)

 

Hoodiesaurus Little Theorm

 

Spinning!!!

 Radnor from Southern Cross Fibre

4 ply on my
e-spinner

 

 

Caitlyn:

Hemisphere by Lynnette Hulse

Worsted weight double knit hat of the world!

Using Cloudborn yarn (discontinued)

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

 

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

  

Sunflower Prayers Potholder by Donielle Oliver Showvay

Yarn Lily Sugar'n Cream Solids & Denim

https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CaitlynNLloyd/sunflower-prayers-potholder

https://knittingcoachblog.com/

 

What's on tap (FOs)

Caitlyn:

Thanksgiving socks held triple?

Thanksgiving Socks by Summer Lee

 

New hat! cast on 94 stitches, added to more in the body of the hat and spiral decrease for the top!

 

What’s Hopping

Kelsi:

New Full suspension mountain bike

 

Topic:

Knitting Projects
"easy/fast"

  

Find us

You can find us on
facebook at: Gravel Knits

Instagram and
Untappd as: GravelKnits

Our
Website is: GravelKnits.com

You
can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com

Support us on Patreon!

www.patreon.com/gravelknits

Kelsi

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Untappd: kelsij

Caitlyn

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes

 

Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!


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