Garter stitch is one of our favorite fabrics: elastic, stretchy, and squishy!


NOTE: Karen said some nonsense about how to do a steeking panel during the question portion. Her nonsense was not correct. Listen to next week's episode instead of what she said here and you'll be much happier!


First historical mention of garter stitch from The Lady’s Assistant for Executing Fancy and Useful Designs in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work https://archive.org/details/krl00394037/page/n19/mode/2up?view=theater (here)


Book Recommendation


https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/knitting-for-radical-self-care (Knitting for Radical Self-Care) by Brandi Cheyenne Harper




Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:


https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melting-marl-shawl (Melting Marl Shawl) by Stephen West

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harvest-10 (Harvest) by TinCanKnits

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-break-in-tide-shawl (A Break in Tide Shawl) by Tif Neilan

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/afield (Afield) by Fiona Alice

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-surprise-jacket (Baby Surprise Jacket) by Elizabeth Zimmerman




What's on our needles this week:


https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soorik (Soorik) designed by Gudrun Johnson

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amberwing-socks (Amberwing Socks) designed by Summer Lee




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