EPISODE 16 – HATERADE!

Episode 16 – quince + 1!

This time out of Eve’s living room with special surprise guests: 2012 wrap-up, 3 of us jealous of 1, Michele getting sick, and of course – YARN, lots of YARN…

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Note: we are now on iTunes!

Note 2: We do use some “words” sometimes, so check where your children are… Where are the kids again dammit????

Download the mp3 from the net (without using iTunes).
(right-click on the link and “save link as” will download the mp3 to your computer)

Patterns mentioned:

Dory
Semele
Fuzzy Wreath
Give it a Whirl hat
September Morning Afghan
01 Lace Coat (Vogue Early Fall 2012)
Chastain Park Shawl
Dummy Clap
Rigid Heddle Scarf
Colvert Cowl
Happy Chanukah Washcloth
Knit Pot Scrubbers
Storm Cloud Shawlette
Willie Warmer
Modern Garden
Percy Shawl
Ruby Slippers

Favorites made in 2012:

Piper’s Journey
Central Park Hoodie
Crochet Chickens
Sparkle Dress
Obammies
Storm Cloud Shawlette
Kenobi Jacket

You can see our yarny FOs here: pandorra7 & photospice & parmesaner & nodice

Yarns mentioned:

Bernat
Patton’s Classic Wool
Malabrigo
Twist Icicle Yarn (link TBD)
Real silver yarn

Skills learned and want to learn:

Fair Isle
L1 Masters
Intarsia in the round
Steeking
Brioche
Argyle
Machine quilting
Sewing
Ukulele
Pilot’s License
Guitar

Plans for 2013:

Sex
Long vacation
X-mas in July
SewExpo in Puyallup
Bike Riding

Current and upcoming challenges/KALs/CALs:

Epic KalCal – link TBD
Mystery 220 KAL Group

Books/Magazines mentioned:

The Bust DIY Guide to Life
Black Wind (Clive Cussler)
Essays by David foster Wallace
Living Biblically
The Help

Other stuff mentioned:

Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom
Newton’s Yarn
Singer Sewing Machines
Automatic Button Hole
Walmart
e-harmony

Pressure Cookers
Happy Knits (Portland)
Yarnia (Portland)
Sparkology
Interratial Dating site
Black Dating site
Justin Bieber Boyfriend
David’s Bridal
RATCHET

Post Recording Discussions:

Alexyss K. Tylor (Vagina Power)
Mama Gena
Cleaning a washing machine
Extremely loud and incredibly close
Kristen Bell (crying)
Dancing Guys
Incredibooth

 

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The 4 Skeins

 

EPISODE 15 – AAAAAHHHH!!!!! STOP!!!!!!

Before the podcast notes, a more somber note – following is a list of charities to support survivors of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Podcast notes below.

These charities collect various crafty items:

Snowflakes for Sandy Hook – When the children of Sandy Hook Elementary go back to school, the National Parent Teacher Association wants them to be greeted by a winter wonderland. You and your child can help welcome the students back to school, which will be in a new building, by making unique snowflakes!

Kissing Mittens Project – A children’s book about separation is being sent to the kids in Newtown, and organizers need your help share its message. The book is called “The Kissing Hand.” They need your help to knit mittens with hearts on them, so the kids can have a physical reminder of how much they’re loved.

600 monsters strong – The 600 Monsters Strong Foundation” strives to bring monster-friends for children affected by gun violence and other traumatic situations through the generosity of crafters worldwide.

Stuffed animals for Sandy Hook – This group is for people interested in knitting or crocheting some stuffed animals or other small items of love for Sandy Hook survivors…including children, parents and teachers.

Comfort Shawls for Newtown – Knitting for and to comfort the fractured community of Newtown, Connecticut

A wallhanging of Healing for Newtown – Please join us in knitting squares that will be seamed together to make a Wallhanging of Healing to be sent to the suffering community of Newtown. Thank you!

Knitters for Newtown – Join us in our efforts to raise $10,000 and knit 26 blankets for the families who lost a loved one at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT.

Project Linus – The vice president of Bloomington-based Project Linus began contacting chapters of the organization, which makes and distributes handmade blankets and afghans to help children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need.

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And now on to the podcast:

Episode 15 – quince!

This time out of Eve’s living room: very mellow, no Bailey, but pet-issues nonetheless, , and of course – YARN, lots of YARN…

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Note: we are now on iTunes!

Note 2: We do use some “words” sometimes, so check where your children are… Where are the kids again dammit????

Download the mp3 from the net (without using iTunes).
(right-click on the link and “save link as” will download the mp3 to your computer)

Patterns mentioned:

TKGA Level 1 master’s program
Noro Striped Scarf
Lyndhurst Cowl
Space Shuttle Chasing bag (Market bag)
Dory
Semele
Fuzzy Wreath
Cozy Cabled Hat
Tawashi Scrubbies  – Eve’s altered version
Scrubbing Bobbles Scrubbie Sponge
Two Tone Tawashi
Spa Soap Coat
Scrap Ripple Cloth
Elise Shawl
Give it a Whirl hat
64 Crayons

You can see our yarny FOs here: pandorra7 & photospice

Yarns mentioned:

KnitPicks Essentials
Paton’s Classic Wool
Fisherman’s Wool

Current and upcoming challenges/KALs/CALs:

Are we there yet? – (not a challenge, but a sanity check)
Epic KalCal – link TBD

Books/Magazines mentioned:

The best of Knitscene

Other stuff mentioned:

The Newsroom
Cinemoi

Whore!

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SkeinAfterSkein

EPISODE 14 – TATS, CRACK, AND OTHER YARN-RELATED ITEMS

Whaaaaaaaat?

Episode 14 – Fourteen’s a charm!

Live  from the craft-room, all about tattoos, fake crack, screaming co-workers, oh yes –  and YARN, lots of YARN…

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Note: we are now on iTunes!

Note 2: We do use some “words” sometimes, so check where your children are… Where are the kids again dammit????

Download the mp3 from the net (without using iTunes).
(right-click on the link and “save link as” will download the mp3 to your computer)

Patterns mentioned:

TKGA Level 1 master’s program
Noro Striped Scarf
Dew Drop Cowl
PomPom Wreath
Lyndhurst Cowl
Springtime Coasters
Capucine
Space Shuttle Chasing bag (Market bag)
Floral Picnic basket
Breezy Lace Jacket

You can see our yarny FOs here: pandorra7 & photospice

Yarns mentioned:

LB Homespun
Red Heart SS (Artist print)
Red Heart SS (Monet)
LB Amazing (Aurora)

Current and upcoming challenges/KALs/CALs:

Are we there yet? – (not a challenge, but a sanity check)

Books/Magazines mentioned:

CAST ON Magazine (Nov ’12 – Jan ’13)
Relaxed Fashion
The boy in the Suitcase
The Warren Buffett way

Other stuff mentioned:

Joanne Loh – aka craftpassion (designer)
the1juliegirl (stitch markers)
Selfish knitters group (Ravelry)
YarngeekFibers
The Fat Squirrel
Craftstash
Yarns unlimited
Butter nailpolish
OPI nailpolish
The ink monkey
Freak chic tattoo
Body electric tattoo
Drugs Inc.

Felting/Fulling/Boiled Wool in short:

Felting:                       turning bats of fleece into felted fabric
Fulling:                      producing felted fabric from already woven
or knitted wool
Boiled Wool:             industrial process of fulling (large quantities)

Now you too can join the term-police and correct people when they get it wrong. Not only will you be right and correct others in their wrongness, but you will also become highly popular over time!

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