Episode 14 - Weeeeeeee're Heeeeeeeere!

The Knitting Show is proudly sponsored by Flocks of Yarn - the online yarn shop that lets you grow your own flock!

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Recorded May 15, 2010

Local Weather
Rainy and cloudy in WI, not rainy but cloudy in San Diego

Hashing it Out
Peter describes his random series of disasters and tells why Bali is around the corner. Deirdre got a new job and new neighbors.

What's Up?
Perry the Pear by Salihan Laugesen
Vesper and Peasy by Heidi Kerrmaier

I Want That
Photosynthesis Shawl by Emily Wessel
Hannah Fettig's Knitbot Shop

The Hot Seat
Non-apparel knitting, yarn scraps, needle storage, changing minds, phobias and sibling clusters.

Theme music provided by Brian Bromberg from Mevio's Music Alley.

Episode 13 - Quick Catch-Up

The Knitting Show is proudly sponsored by Flocks of Yarn - the online yarn shop that lets you grow your own flock!Recorded April 17, 2010

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Local Weather
Spring! in Wisconsin: 57 F
Gloomy and cool in San Diego: 67 F / 19 C

Hashing it Out
Change-up for Hot Seat questions on Ravelry
Peter does well in his recital
Deirdre gets her footing at her job

What's Up?
Autumn Arbor Stole by Anne Hanson
Evenstar Shawl by Susan Pandorf
Cleopatra Shawl by Lori Law
Vesper and Peasy by Heidi Kirrmaier

I Want That
Gallatin Vest by Tammy Eigeman Thompson of Woolen Collectibles
The Adventures of Miss Flitt by Beth Hahn - Available the last week of April!

Theme music provided by Brian Bromberg from Mevio's Music Alley.

Episode 12 - Good News!

The Knitting Show is proudly sponsored by Flocks of Yarn - the online yarn shop that lets you grow your own flock!

Recorded Wednesday, March 31

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Local Weather

San Diego: 60F / 15C and rain!

Wisonsin: 70sF

Hashing it Out

Kristen's raffle for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - Each $5 donation gets you a chance to win a generous yarny prize in her raffle. Put her blog in your reader so you can keep up to date about available prizes and be sure to donate to this great cause!

What's Up?

Autumn Arbor Stole by Anne Hanson

Woolen Rabbit

I Want That

Sherrod by Jennifer Hagan

Hilary Smith Callis

The Hot Seat

Ravelry names, the great sock knitting needle debate, favorite animal museums, queue organization, future projects, and stupid human tricks.

Episode 11

The Knitting Show is proudly sponsored by Flocks of Yarn--the online yarn shop that lets you grow your own flock!

Local Weather

It's warming up all over! 57F / 14C in Wisconsin, and 66F / 19C in San Diego

Hashing it Out

Huge thank yous to everyone for participating in the Ravelry forum and on the blogs!

What's Up?

Peter finishes stuff and Deirdre slogs through more sweaters

Delain

Haruni by Emily Ross

Snowflake Fingerless Gloves by Cailyn Meyer

I Want That

Perry the Pear by Salihan Laugesen

The Designer's Studio blog by Faina Goberstein

The Hot Seat

Staring at strangers, right hand or left hand, overuse injuries, knitting blogs, museums, and strange collections.

Episode 10

The Knitting Show is proudly sponsored by Flocks of Yarn--the online yarn shop that lets you grow your own flock!

You can listen to this episode on Libsyn or subscribe at iTunes.

Local Weather

Rainy and brisk in San Diego (57 F / 14 C) and above freezing in WI! Woohoo!

Hashing It Out

Thank you to everyone for listening, for participating in the Ravelry group, and for leaving comments on the blogs and at iTunes! You guys are the best!

What's Up?

Vespergyle Mittens by Elinor Brown

Haruni by Emily Ross

The Plucky Knitter

Evenstar Shawl Mystery KAL by Susan Pandorf

The Natural Dye Studio Angel Lace

Skew Sock by Lana Holden

French Press Felted Slippers by Melynda Bernardi

I Want That

The Needle Lady

Vognteppe Latvisk Hage

Thistle

The Hot Seat

More deserted island knitting, tennis balls and felting, finished projects, ideal knitting needles, favorite teachers, and the "when I grow up" question.

Theme music provided by Brian Bromberg from Mevio's Music Alley.

Episode 9 - Adventures in Colorblindland

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From now until February 14, podcast listeners can get 10% off your entire order from Flocks of Yarn! Simply type in the word "podcast" during checkout.

Local Weather

Peter dodges the snow and enjoys "warm" winter weather in the 30s, while Deirdre shivers (still!) with a high of 57 F / 13-14 C

Hashing it Out

Apologies for the audio issues!

Sock design update

Reading books while knitting

Pat Ashford of Woolly Thoughts

What's Up?

Fernfrost by Anne Hanson

Delain

Haruni by Emily Ross

Kiwi Hat by Breean Elyse

Pfeiffer Falls Hooded Scarf by Anne Kuo Lukito

Yarn Harlot's Sock Recipe

French Press Felted Slippers by Melynda Bernardi

Citron by Hilary Smith Callis

Global Knit

I Want That

Rauma Baby 054-5

Kieran Foley

The Hot Seat

Sweater and yarn colors, the desert island game, children's books, swatching styles, and ice cream!

Theme music provided by Brian Bromberg from Mevio's Music Alley.

Episode 8 - Live From LA!

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From now until February 14, podcast listeners can get 10% off your entire order from Flocks of Yarn! Simply type in the word "podcast" during checkout.

Local Weather
Sunny and breezy; 62 F/17 C

Hashing it Out
Lots to talk about today, including a KAL recant

Links:
LaceyLamb from Jade Sapphire
Unwind yarn shop in Burbank, CA
Evenstar Shawl KAL by Susan Pandorf
Socks for All Seasons Sock Club by Star Athena
Shakespeare in Lace

A design-your-own-sock challenge, i-cord recap, pattern descriptions

A new Ravelry group!

What's Up?
Deirdre whips out FOs right and left and Peter picks up old projects, loses new ones, and contemplates what life will be like after beginning a garter stitch afghan.

Links:
Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Pfeiffer Falls Hooded Scarf by Anne Kuo Lukito
Yarn Harlot sock recipe
Citron by Hilary Smith Callis
Global Knit
Nola's Slippers
Fernfrost by Anne Hanson
Delain
Cubism Afghan by Woolly Thoughts

I Want That
Deirdre flips for the long, tailored chic-ness of the Ivel coat by Evi T'Bolt, while Peter wants to get creative with the mysterious Mona Lisa Illusion hanging by Steve Plummer.

The Hot Seat
Knitting breaks, "selfish" knitting, memorizing stitch patterns, proper verb conjugations, and teeth!