KnitWit: Rantings of a Rabid Knitter

This week I talk about stripes.

Stripes are the easiest way to add color to your knitting.

If you knit stripes in the round, there is a problem of a jog.  Techknitter has a great article on how to deal with this issue.

People have given a lot of thought to how to make stripes look better.  One theory involves a special number: the golden ration k.  A closely related series of numbers is the Fibonacci series.

Fibonacci series starts F(0) = 1, F(1) = 1, F(n) = F(n-1) +F(n-2) or in other words

1,1,2,3,5,8,13, 21, 34, …

One interesting fact is that F(n)/F(n-1) ~ k. (especially for larger n’s)

The theory is that by using the Fibonacci numbers as a basis for your striping pattern, your garment will be seen as more attractive.

Give it a try and see what you think.

Also, please let me know what you think.  I would love to get some feedback on this episode as well as the past few.

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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Updates.

My knee is nicely healing.  Thank you for your concern and get well notes.

I got to meet Franklin on Saturday.  He was a delight.

This week I talk about my statistian hero.   Wayne says he doesn’t count as a hero but I think he does.

What do you think?

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 10 minutes

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I took a bit of a tumble this week.  Short story, I tripped over a root and face planted on to the pavement off the curb.  I landed in our take out dinner of noodles.

But when do I ever stick to the short version?

Here is my lovely knee.  It is the only visible damage.

So, what do you think?

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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This week I talk about my namesake, Carry A. Nation.  She was a complicated woman who was driven to change the world around her.  She was a woman of faith and convection.  I spent most of my life being embarrassed by her fanatism and puritan attitude.  It wasn’t until I heard of some alternative motivations for her actions that I considered her to be a hero.

What do you think?

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

I appreciate you letting me know.

Carry

approx. 10 minutes

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This week I give an update on the family.  Everyone has been seen by a vet.  Some good news and some bad news.

The main story is about my childhood hero, Harriet Tubman.   Harriet was a woman who showed great courage and conviention and fought for what was right.

Who was your hero?

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 11 minutes

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This week I talk about different methods of doing color work.

1. stripes
2. mosaic (slip stitch)
3. Intarsia
4. Fair Island
5. Swiss darning.

Also,  I talk about how to choose your colors.

I will be following up with more details on each method in future shows that is if you are interested.  Please, let me know what you think.

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 17 minutes

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Calendar of Hope is a calendar of knitting patterns to raise money for breast cancer research. Please consider supporting this good cause.

For the first time, I have made a few New Years Resolutions.

1. Procrastinate less

2. Move more.

3. Take care of myself.

What are your resolutions?

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 14 minutes

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I have been in a rather bad mood this holiday season.

I share some of the reasons with you.  Not really much of a story more of list of problems that have been worrying me.

What do you think?

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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‘Tis the season, when various potlucks are upon us.  Potlucks can be wonderful if they are let to be.  I talk about some recent experiences with potlucks.

What do you think?  Do you have a favorite reliable standard dish when it comes to potlucks?

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. 11 minutes

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For those who have been asking for a rant, here you go.

I share my pet peeves concerning other drivers.

As well as other drivers, I get rather annoyed with NC DOT and their misleading signs.

Like this one.

What is your top complaint about other drivers?

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 10 minutes

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