Episode 84: Knitting Gauge and the March Madness IPA Showdown Gravel Knits

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

 

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