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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