Thu, 30 May 2013
Amy and Jaala have created a time machine and brought this podcast to you from the far shores of April. In this podcast Amy catches yarn falling from the sky and shares it with other knitters, Jaala shows her weakness for all things striped and polka-dotted. (Note; the concept of porn as a driving force for internet commerce is joked about in a non-explicit way in the last 10 minutes of this show). Mentioned this podcast: Karin Skacel/Skacel Yarns Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Susan Gibbs/Juniper Moon Farm Just Like Me Knits, by Brandy Fortune (starts around 14:30) Petite Purls online magazine Susan B. Anderson, designer Chris Bylsma, designer Topsy Turvy Inside Out Knit Toys by Susan B.Anderson Scarves, Shrugs and Shawls, by Sarah Hatton Parks and Recreation television show |
Fri, 10 May 2013
Yes, Amy and Jaala are back! Just a hiatus due to lots of yarn shows and clubs. Thanks for your patience... This podcast was recorded in March. We'll get caught up soon! In this show: Jaala defaults to a triangular shawl, and Amy's still in love with yokes. Mentioned this podcast: |
Tue, 12 March 2013
What's your knitting "default setting?" The gals reveal theirs, talk linen stitch, hard-to-find-yarn and coin a new term. This podcast was recorded over skype; sorry for the echoes. Jaala was apparently knitting at the bottom of a well. Next time: improved sound! Mentioned this podcast: Knitcircus Podcast Facebook Page There may be special deals and treats for people who are in on the secret.... |
Mon, 25 February 2013
Amy reveals a tech-editing secret, Jaala can't stop dyeing yarn and the gals prove once again that kittens are cute. Mentioned this podcast: Knitcircus Podcast Facebook Page! Like us for bonus kitten pics and more. ;) Madison Knitter's Guild Knit-In Craftsy Yoke Sweeater Class Half-Price Discount Wintry Mix sweater by Amy Herzog Wintry Mix Mitts by Grace Schnebly |
Tue, 12 February 2013
Amy bravely podcasts from her sickbed; the gals talk Vogue Knitting New York, falling in love with Meg Swansen and what happens when your mouth gets numb from so much knitting. Mentioned this podcast: |
Fri, 11 January 2013
The gals talk peanut butter, snow shoveling, lace trolley cloths and 211 ways to cast on and bind off. Mentioned this episode: Amy in the Wall Street Journal (go to the Interactive Graphics tab for pic of Amy) Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans |
Mon, 31 December 2012
Knitcircus Podcast #25 Happy holidays! In this episode, Amy and Jaala become divas of the small screen, squeeze some favorite yarns and talk knitting acts of kindness. Knitcircus Podcast #25 Happy holidays! In this episode, Amy and Jaala become divas of the small screen, squeeze some favorite yarns and talk knitting acts of kindness. Listen on Libsyn or iTunes Mentioned this podcast: Johnny Vasquez Do Some Good Contest Please note. this podcast was recorded the week of December 20th. |
Tue, 4 December 2012
Live from Beloved LYS The Sow's Ear, in Verona Wisconsin. Local knitters, the shop owner, a coffee expert, ham and cheese quiche, and all things good. This podcast sponsored by: Green Mountain Spinnery, a worker-owned cooperative from Putney, Vermont. Mentioned this podcast: Recommended by Barista Ben: Coffee Geek and |
Tue, 4 December 2012
In this bonus episode, Amy and Jaala talk about some common knitting mistakes and ways to fix them. Their own silly errors revealed! Recorded live at The Sow's Ear local yarn store in Verona, Wsiconsin (explaining the echoe-y room and bursts of laughter in the background!). |
Mon, 12 November 2012
Knitcircus Podcast #23 In which Jaala is distracted by shiny new knitting techniques and Amy tells the tale of an 18-hour handknit sweater. This podcast sponsored by Fickle Knitter Design. Mentioned this podcast: Vogue Knitting Live Chicago Beekeeper's Quilt Cookie A's Shapes and Form e-book Stephanie Japel's Fitted Knits Kathy Zimmerman (Plaits and Links Cardigan specifically mentioned) Joss Whedon's Firefly Richard Castle Brioche Baby Sweater by Jen Hurley |
