Episodes

  • Episode 84: Knitting Gauge and the March Madness IPA Showdown

    Episode 84: Knitting Gauge and the March Madness IPA Showdown
    Apr 23 2024
    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 Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits Our Website is: GravelKnits.com You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/gravelknits Kelsi Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsij Caitlyn Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/support
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Episode 83: Knitting on TV

    Episode 83: Knitting on TV
    Mar 19 2024

    Episode 83: Knitting on TV

    Episode Number: 83

    Record date: 2/21/24

    Edited by: Caitlyn

    Beverages! Alaska

    Alaskan Brewing Co.

    Alaskan Amber

    Alaskan Brewing - Grizz Coffee Brown

    Announcements Jersey’s!!!-message us if you would like one!

    Year Long Fiber Challenge

    2024

    Calendar Year Jan 1-Dec 31 finished in those dates

    #gkstashchallenge2024

    With some pop ups a long the way!!!

    Link to Enter- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSNfCl8tkFtEUu_3UMrrE5NU5XH2inWBa5Ny5WVJRI_sDWGQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    What have you been listening to?

    Bike talk with Dave!

    What’s Brewing (Current projects/ cast ons)

    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:

    Birthday cast on! Outline Tank by Jessie Mae

    Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Sock Colorway: 870 Candombe

    Birthday 2021 Cast On!

    Ravelry Link

    Abraço by Filipa Carneiro
    Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
    Yarns: Lion Brand LB Collection Merino Camel Colorway: 174 Olive
    Plymouth Yarn Cammello Merino Colorway: 21

    Ravelry Link

    New Spiral hat!

    Green and red so I can have my own Christmas hat!!!!!!

    What's on tap (FOs)

    Kelsi:

    Lonely Hearts Club Hat

    Nomadic Knits

    Sweet Heart Scarf

    What’s Hopping (Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting)

    Kelsi:

    Mini Skeins from

    Molly Klein Designs

    Topic: Knitting on TV!

    Bike Stuff

    Don't shower

    they make no rinse washers-my fav: clean LIFE-No Rinse Body Bath

    Find us

    You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

    Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

    Our Website is: GravelKnits.com

    You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com

    Support us on Patreon!

    www.patreon.com/gravelknits

    Kelsi

    Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

    Untappd: kelsij

    Caitlyn

    Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

    instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes

    Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!

    Disclaimer

    Gravel Knits believes everyone deserves to be included and loved regardless of who you love, beliefs, color, size, your gender, or whatever else makes you you. Please keep in mind that we are human and while we are trying to educate ourselves there is always more to learn and any critiques are deeply appreciated.

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Episode 82: Knit the pretty things

    Episode 82: Knit the pretty things
    Jan 30 2024

    Episode 82: Knit the pretty things

    Episode Number: 82

    Record date: 1/21/24

    Publish Date: 1/30/24

    Edited by: Caitlyn

     

    Beverages!

    Hawaii!

    Hanalei Island IPA by Kona Brewing

    Double Blackberry Sour by Big Grove Brewery

      

    Announcements and Gravel Knits Events

     

    2024 Challenge

    Calendar Year Jan 1-Dec 31 finished in those dates

     

    What’s Brewing (Current projects/ cast ons)

    Kelsi:

     

    Syrah

    https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/syrah-7

    Tricot Designs MCL

    Marie-Christine Lévesque

     

    Big Wheels Keep Turnin'

    Ursa Major Knits

     

    Spinning!!!

     

    First Superwash/Nylong blend

     

    Caitlyn:

    Birthday cast on! Outline Tank by Jessie Mae

    Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Sock Colorway: 870 Candombe

    Birthday 2021 Cast On!

    Ravelry Link

     

    Abraço by Filipa Carneiro
    Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
    Yarns: Lion Brand LB Collection Merino Camel Colorway: 174 Olive
    Plymouth Yarn Cammello Merino Colorway: 21

    Ravelry Link

     

    New Spiral hat!

    Green and red so I can have my own Christmas hat!!!!!!

     

    What's on tap (FOs)

    Kelsi:

    12 days of Christmas MKAL

    Nomadic Knits

    WWW.NOMADICKNITS.COM

    Starry Fusion x 3

    Kelsi's pattern

     

    3 skeins of Yarn

    What’s Hopping (Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting)

    Kelsi:

    Mini Skeins from

    Molly Klein Designs

     

    Topic: 2024 Aspirations

     

    Bike Stuff

    Bring a bike lock-JUST DO IT

     

    Find us

    You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

    Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

    Our Website is: GravelKnits.com

    You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com

    Support us on Patreon!

    www.patreon.com/gravelknits

    Kelsi

    Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

    Untappd: kelsij

    Caitlyn

    Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

    instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes

     

    Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!

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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • Episode 81: Someday gift hats and wool situations

    Episode 81: Someday gift hats and wool situations
    Jan 23 2024

    Episode Number: 81

    Record date: 1/17/24

    Caitlyn (She/Her/Hers)

     

    Beverages!

    Celestial Seasonings Caramel Apple Dream

     

    What have you been listening to?

    Good Enough Creative

    "Why You Should Try to Make Mistakes"

     

    What’s Brewing (Current projects/ cast-ons)

    Caitlyn:

    Hemisphere by Lynnette Hulse

    Worsted weight double knit hat of the world!

    Using Cloudborn yarn (discontinued)

    http://vintagenettles.net/hemisphere-double-knitting-hat-pattern/

     

    New Spiral hat!

    Green and red so I can have my own Christmas hat!!!!!!

     

    New soft hat Universal Yarn-Classic Shades

    loosely plied yarn that ranges from deep green, purple, to bright lime green

    check out our Instagram for a post of it!

     

    What's on tap (FOs)

    Caitlyn:

    Sunflower Prayers Potholder by Donielle Oliver Showvay

    Yarn Lily Sugar'n Cream Solids & Denim

    https://knittingcoachblog.com/

     

    Topic:

    Multiples of the same or similar projections to gift

     

    Bike Stuff

     It's been so cold here-make sure you are very prepared! Here are some winter tips!

    ·      Let Someone know your are going for a ride and when to expect you back

    ·      make sure everything is charged!

    ·      Make sure you have the correct layers-it is possible to dress too warmly

    ·      Give your bike a quick check before leaving tires, lights, supplies if you have an issue (flat tire or chain break)

    ·      I always pack an extra long sleeve and an extra balaclava and extra gloves, good if you are too cold-or if you overdressed and now your clothes are sweaty!

    ·      Biking this time of year is not about PRs, it's about being smart and safe. Bike carefully and bike prepared even if it is extra weight!

      

    Find us

    You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

    Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

    Our Website is: GravelKnits.com

    You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com

    Support us on Patreon!

    www.patreon.com/gravelknits

    Kelsi

    Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

    Untappd: kelsij

    Caitlyn

    Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

    instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes

     

    Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!

     

    Disclaimer

    Gravel Knits believes everyone deserves to be included and loved regardless of who you love, beliefs, color, size, your gender, or whatever else makes you you. Please keep in mind that we are human and while we are trying to educate ourselves there is always more to learn and any critiques are deeply appreciated.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 80: New Skills

    Episode 80: New Skills
    Jan 2 2024
    Episode Number: 80 Record date: 12/7/23 Publish Date: 1/2/24 Edited by: Caitlyn   Beverages! Texas Shiner Bohemian Black Lager Shiner Holiday Cheer! Shiner Brewery   Announcements Year Long Fiber Challenge Submission Form - New for 2023! #gkgrowmal     Jan 15c2023-Jan 15, 2024   2023 MALs! We will continue to go head to head for the stein Stein if participate in all 4 get an entry Q1 Do something new for you - "New Year New Skills" (Jan-Mar) (april15) Q2 Expand your knowledge on a skill - "Grow Your Skills" (Apr 1-July 15) Q3 Follow a pattern from a designer you haven't tried before (July-Sept) Q4 Finishing up loose ends (Oct-Dec)   What have you been listening to? The first fifteen lives Harry August Claire North   What’s Brewing Kelsi: Syrah https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/syrah-7 Tricot Designs MCL Marie-Christine Lévesque   Ship Shape Heidi Kirmaier https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/ship-shape-knitting-pattern-by-heidi-kirrmaier   SOCATOAH Socks Sarah Jordan (PA KnitWit)   Hoodiesaurus Little Theorm   Spinning!!!  Radnor from Southern Cross Fibre 4 ply on my e-spinner    Caitlyn: Random hat with rem yarn from hat when I was in Illinois   Reversed mitered square pot holder in my shoulder bag held double https://sasw.blogspot.com/2005/01/dishcloths.html   What's on tap (FOs) Kelsi: Happy Clusters Hat A Whimsical Wood   Caitlyn: New hat! cast on 94 stitches, added to more in the body of the hat and spiral decrease for the top!   Topic: 2023 Growth Caitlyn: Garter Tab Cast-on Riding with No hands Enjoying Stockinette Doing hats without a pattern It's okay to not constantly grow-things eb and flow and it's great to enjoy your craft at whatever level rev mitered square   Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits Our Website is: GravelKnits.com You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/gravelknits Kelsi Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsij Caitlyn Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes   Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!   Disclaimer Gravel Knits believes everyone deserves to be included and loved regardless of who you love, beliefs, color, size, your gender, or whatever else makes you you. Please keep in mind that we are human and while we are trying to educate ourselves there is always more to learn and any critiques are deeply appreciated.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/support
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 79: Fast and Easy knitting projects-Reviewed!

    Episode 79: Fast and Easy knitting projects-Reviewed!
    Dec 5 2023
    Episode Number: 79 Record date: 11/20/23 Publish Date: 12/5/23 Edited by: Caitlyn   I'm Caitlyn and my pronouns are: She, Her, & Hers I’m Kelsi and my pronouns are: She, Her, & Hers   Beverages! Iowa and Texas! Shiner Holiday Cheer! Shiner Brewery Joppy Squirrel Sour from Lua Brewing   What have you been listening to? Into every generation a Slayer is Born by Evan Ross Katz   What’s Brewing (Current projects/ cast ons) Kelsi: Syrah https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/syrah-7 Tricot Designs MCL Marie-Christine Lévesque   Ship Shape Heidi Kirmaier https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/ship-shape-knitting-pattern-by-heidi-kirrmaier   SOCATOAH Socks Sarah Jordan (PA KnitWit)   Hoodiesaurus Little Theorm   Spinning!!!  Radnor from Southern Cross Fibre 4 ply on my e-spinner     Caitlyn: Hemisphere by Lynnette Hulse Worsted weight double knit hat of the world! Using Cloudborn yarn (discontinued) http://vintagenettles.net/hemisphere-double-knitting-hat-pattern/   Abraço by Filipa Carneiro Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm Yarns: 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    Sunflower Prayers Potholder by Donielle Oliver Showvay Yarn Lily Sugar'n Cream Solids & Denim https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CaitlynNLloyd/sunflower-prayers-potholder https://knittingcoachblog.com/   What's on tap (FOs) Caitlyn: Thanksgiving socks held triple? Thanksgiving Socks by Summer Lee   New hat! cast on 94 stitches, added to more in the body of the hat and spiral decrease for the top!   What’s Hopping Kelsi: New Full suspension mountain bike   Topic: Knitting Projects "easy/fast"    Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits Our Website is: GravelKnits.com You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/gravelknits Kelsi Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsij Caitlyn Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes   Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/support
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 78: You are a talented crafter!

    Episode 78: You are a talented crafter!
    Nov 28 2023
    Episode 78: You are a talented crafter! Record date: 10/18/23 Publish Date: 11/28/23 Edited by: Caitlyn   Dranks Nebraska! The Rambler - West Coast Style IPA - Kinkaider Brewing Company Cropduster - Thunderhead Brewing Company - Mid-American IPA     Toasts (Shout Outs): Shout out to Jean Gross She will be teaching at the Threads and Fiber Festival November 18-19 Franklin Jr High 4801 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA Sat 9-4 Sun 9-3:30     What have you been listening to? Bike talk with Dave!   What’s Brewing (Current projects/ cast ons) Kelsi: Syrah https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/syrah-7 Tricot Designs MCL Marie-Christine Lévesque   Ship Shape Heidi Kirmaier https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/ship-shape-knitting-pattern-by-heidi-kirrmaier   SOCATOAH Socks Sarah Jordan (PA KnitWit)   Love Note Australian Wool - Jans Yarn Barn   Spinning!!!   Radnor from Southern Cross Fibre 4 ply on my e-spinner     Caitlyn: Hemisphere by Lynnette Hulse Worsted weight double knit hat of the world! Using Cloudborn yarn (disconintued) http://vintagenettles.net/hemisphere-double-knitting-hat-pattern/   Abraço by Filipa Carneiro Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm Yarns: Lion Brand LB Collection Merino Camel Colorway: 174 Olive Plymouth Yarn Cammello Merino Colorway: 21 Ravelry Link   Thicksgiving socks held triple! Thicksgiving Socks by Summer Lee   EDDA Bag 2.0 by Susanne Müller Etsy Pattern Link     Sunflower Prayers Potholder by Donielle Oliver Showvay Yarn Lily Sugar'n Cream Solids & Denim https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CaitlynNLloyd/sunflower-prayers-potholder https://knittingcoachblog.com/   What's on tap (FOs) Caitlyn: Finished the dishcloth on my fat bike so I started a Halloween one with orange and black!   What’s Hopping (Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting) Kelsi: Maddie Yarns   Caitlyn: Maddie Yarn!!!!! Mushroom themed yarn     Topic: What Knitting means to you!   Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits Our Website is: GravelKnits.com You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/gravelknits Kelsi Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsij Caitlyn Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd instagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes   Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!   Disclaimer Gravel Knits believes everyone deserves to be included and loved regardless of who you love, beliefs, color, size, your gender, or whatever else makes you you. Please keep in mind that we are human and while we are trying to educate ourselves there is always more to learn and any critiques are deeply appreciated.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/support
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Episode 77: Q3 prizes and gag reel

    Episode 77: Q3 prizes and gag reel
    Nov 22 2023

    Q3 prize winner announcement and the first Gravel Knit Gag Reel!

    Enjoy and thank you for listening!

    You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

    Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

    Our Website is: GravelKnits.com

    You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com

    Support us on Patreon!

    www.patreon.com/gravelknits

    Kelsi

    Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwesUntappd: kelsij

    Caitlyn

    Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloydinstagram: CaitlynKnitsandBikes

    Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend!

    Gravel Knits believes everyone deserves to be included and loved regardless of who you love, beliefs, color, size, your gender, or whatever else makes you you. Please keep in mind that we are human and while we are trying to educate ourselves there is always more to learn and any critiques are deeply appreciated.

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/support
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    11 mins