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Summary: The knit.theory podcast explores the intersection of knitting and literary theory.

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  • Artist: Ammie Cannon
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 Episode 4 Voracious Veracity | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:02

My latest podcast episode is up!Today is Sunday, September 29th. Today's segments include Graded (and a Review), Conspicuous Consumption, details about my current Giveaway, and Typewriter.Graded Dorflinger Tee: B+Love it. This tee fits great. It feels great. It's snuggly soft. I'm pretty sure the yarn will mat and pill. Will what's lofty now become scuzzy later? Perhaps the delicate Ariosa is not the right choice of yarn for this pattern. (I can't help myself. Ever since knitting my first cabled hat from Ariosa, I've been hooked.) The Dorflinger Tee pattern was great. I ended up taking out most of my mods to instead do what the pattern suggested. The lace knitting itself was easy to read and really fun to knit. This lace stretches nicely for flexible fit. I think this would be a great gift-giving pattern for my sisters, who live too far away from me to be measured properly. I am not in love with the gauge (too tight) and placement (too low) of my waist shaping. With wear this might accentuate any bodily pooching rather than flatter. I do like how I decreased after picking up stitches for the sleeves. That is my favorite mod. It resulted in cute, feminine, blouse-y sleeves--the kind of sleeves that are probably falling out of fashion this season. Ha! If so, and if it bothers me, I can always knit another one. Nothing says immediate gratification better than a quick project. Overall, I'm pleased!Review of Knitted LaceKnitted Lace is a fantastic collection of patterns and knitting tips for beginner lace knitters and experienced lace knitters. I bought this book for the Bettie's Lace Stockings pattern, and I am sure to knit at least half of the patterns in it!I would have loved a resource like this when I began knitting lace, especially the tips about creating loose cast-on edges, reading charts, and making yarn-overs. Making yarn-overs seems so basic to experienced knitters that it can be overlooked in patterns also aimed at beginners. When I began knitting YOs, I considered both the yarn that was brought over the needle (the actual YO) and the following knit stitch as one yarn-over. Obviously this messed up my patterns and my stitch count. I did figure this error out on my own, but I love the useful specific tips for beginners that are in this book. As a more experienced knitter who still has a lot to learn, I enjoyed the articles about stretchy bind-offs.Conspicuous ConsumptionI find Thorstein Veblen's Theory of the Leisure Class extremely interesting in light of current differences of opinions about what justifies crafting/knitting.Do you knit/sew/cook/craft because it is frugal, or do you knit with the best materials you can afford? Do you buy expensive yarns and show them off? (It's okay if you do.)Do you reuse thrift store sweaters and show that off? (It's okay if you do.)Neither craft-lifestyle (craftstyle!) is free from social elitism. Knitting with repurposed fibers can be as elitist as knitting with exotic fibers. Similarly, in many cases crafting may not be about elitism at all. I don't feel judgy about these things, but I do try to be purposeful, thoughtful, and aware of what my actions are saying and of what the socio-economic consequences of my actions are.Find the Theory of the Leisure Class free Project Gutenberg ebook here and the free Librivox recording here.Whispering Woodturner yarn bowl project bagStitch markers by JeNanTypewriterHolden Shawl/ShawletteGiveawayCheck out the Zibeline Knits Giveaway on the knit.theory Ravelry group. You must be a member of the group to enter!GAF Spinning Class, taught by Jane Richmond Greenfield. (Oops! So sorry, Jane!)I show off my yarn. I tell you about my pretty rainbow rolags and my breaking spindle. I have big plans for this early art-yarn. I'll knit indestructible Christmas tree ornaments or beautiful, art-rope potholders. Literary Theory: Veracity and Reading

 Episode 2 Deconstruction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:40

Today's segments include Typewriter (in which I show off what I am knitting), Graded (in which I show off my finished knitted objects), and Literary Theory (in which I discuss Deconstructionism as a literary theory and deconstructed knit garments).

 Episode 1 Bubbles, TARDISes and Formalism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:24

Meet me, Ammie, and my two little boys as we show you my handknits (Typewriter & Graded), get excited about knitting for other people (AIM), admire knitting heroes (Revision), and talk a lot about writing, books, and literary theory.

 Episode 2 Deconstructionism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:40

Today's segments include Typewriter (in which I show off what I am knitting), Graded (in which I show off my finished knitted objects), and Literary Theory (in which I discuss Deconstructionism as a literary theory and deconstructed knit garments).

 Episode 3 Simulacrum and Differance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:39

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } Today's segments include Literary Theory: Differance and Simulacrum, Graded (FOs), Conspicuous Consumption, Plagiarism, and Typewriter (WIPs). Stay tuned for a giveaway and for a "hello" and "goodbye" from two little boys.NOTES/LINKS:Fledermaus Tuch, pattern by Jana Albrecht and Alynxia's Die Fledermaus! projectHolden Shawlette, pattern by Mindy Wilkes and wannafelt's Accessory for Magnolie Botanicals MittensDorflinger Tee by Mandy MooreBrian Massumi on the SimulacrumZibeline Knits Rocket Sock yarn in Candy Corn colorway giveaway

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