KnitWit: Rantings of a Rabid Knitter

Sometimes we let on more than we think we do…

Has this ever happened to you?

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Thanks. Carry

approx. 7 minutes

 

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I start the show with some sad news.  The turtle (KnitWit:159) didn’t make it.  He died last week.  They tried their best but in the end his injuries were too extensive.

This week is a knitting espisode in which we continue talking about color techniques.

Intarsia is a method of color knitting in which only one yarn is used at a time.

There are three things you have to be able to do to inorder to do intarsia knitting.

1. Read charts.

2. Untangle yarn

3. Lock your yarns in place.

There is a contraversy concerning intarsia in the round.  It can be done.  I learned how from this book:

Knitting Tips & Trade Secrets. It is a great book with all kinds of wonderful information.

I am still working on my super, secret project.  There is time to help if you can spare some time and yarn.  Contact me and I will fill you in on the details.

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Thanks. Carry

approx. 15 minutes

 

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I am starting on a super, secret project.  There is a person, I think needs a fiber hug.  If you would like to help, let me know and I will fill you in on the details.

This week I rant a little about projects and project deadlines.  It seems that the people who set the deadlines rarely know what is involved with completing the projects.

Have you ever had these kinds of problems?

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Thanks. Carry

approx. 14 minutes

 

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People talk to me.  They tell me their secrets, hopes, and fears.  They share their worries and problems.  I don’t know why.

I thought it was normal.  I guess not.

What do you think?  Do people talk to you?

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email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

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Thanks. Carry

approx. 9 minutes

 

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I am still in mourning over the loss of Einstein.  Instead of doing a new show, I replay a very old episode: knitwit 4: Love at First Sight where I talk about meeting Einstein.

I hope to be able to record a new show for next week.

If you want to reach me, there are several ways.

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email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

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Carry

 

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I had to let Einstein go today.  I loved him dearly.  It was a hard decision to make.  He was in too much pain.

I will miss him.

Just a quick show to check in and let you know I am alive.  Things have been rather rough; I have a very sick bunny.  All my energy has been going to him.

He is fighting off a parasite that has crippled his hind quarters.

Because of his situation, I am not sure whether I will be going to Maryland next week.  If I do go, there is a good chance Einstein will be going with me.

Thanks for your understanding.

 

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No new news on the turtle.  If I hear anything, I will let you know.

I am going to be doing a show in Wilmington this next weekend.  I may be late with the show next week.

This week I talk about slip stitch knitting.  It is an easy way to add more complex color work to your knitting by knitting strips and slipping stitches.

There are several great books on the topic including Barbara Walker’s Mosaic Knitting and Roxana Bartlett’s Slip-Stitch Knitting: Color Pattern the Easy Way

If you have any questions or comments let me know.

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 12 minutes

 

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As of yesterday, the turtle is alert and active.  He is not using his backlegs.  It is too early to tell if he will make it.  They are continuing with medicine and watching his fractured shell.

I will update when I have more news.

I have had this week’s show planned for months.  You know what they say about best laid plans…

Instead of doing the planned story, I am going to tell you about my Friday.

I learned about an organization, Piedmont Wildlife Center, that I think rocks.  I encourage you to find and support any similar organization that exists in your area.

This story is still unfolding.  As I learn more I will post updates on the website and in rav.

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email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

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Thanks. Carry

 

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