My Year of Fair Isle Knitting - October 2018 Update

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Episode Timestamps:

 1:50 - I'm a Stickler for Gauge!

 It's not about getting gauge with the recommended gauge, it's about adjusting your needle that allows you to knit naturally and get gauge!

 Recommended Rowan Felted Tweed Gauge - 22-24 sts x 30-32 rows to 4"

 Vibrant Scarf by Kaffe Fassett - 22 sts x 30 rows to 4"
- at the loose end of recommended gauge for this yarn.

 Amaryllis by Marie Wallin - 30 sts x 34 rows to 4"
- much firmer than the recommended gauge for this yarn.

 5:15 - Marie Wallin FairIsle Club 4 - Magnolia Unboxing!

 8:15 - Pale - new publication from Kim Hargreaves!

 11:00 - WINNER of the copy of Winter Crochet by Marie Wallin

 11:00  - "In the Loop" Cowl 

 A free download design by espacetricot  - designed in Rowan's Alpaca Classic.

 13:15 - Mousa Update

 The knitting is done but there are so many ends - what's a knitter to do?

 16:00 - DEMO - Finishing the ends of Mousa!

 19:30 - DEMO - Mousa - Steam Pressing!

 27:30 - DEMO - Trim the Ends!

 30:00 - New Project - Garter Stitch Scarf 

 32:14 - BONUS 

 Video of me styling my Kaffe Vibrant Scarf in Rowan Felted Tweed!

Thanks again for dropping by!

 Happy Knitting,

 Anne x

 (with Lackie and Daisy sound asleep at her feet!)








Demo - Too Many Ends - What's a Knitter to do?

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