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: [email protected] Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/gravelknits Kelsi Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: