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 |
Mon, 5 November 2012
Knitcircus Podcast #22 Amy knits a doll foot and an instructional sweater; Jaala admits her weakness for reality television. This podcast sponsored by: Fickleknitter Designs. Mentioned this Episode: Laura is at Lettuce Knit in Toronto Afternoon Tea, Volume 1 and Volume 2 Susie Anderson (Susan B. Anderson) Knitcircus All Wrapped Up Yarn Club |
Sun, 14 October 2012
Knitcircus Podcast #21 Amy and Jaala talk yarns, exotic, unpronounceable designers and the meaning of the word "hoopty." Podcast Sponsored by Fickle Knitter Design. Mentioned this podcast: Knitcircus All Wrapped Up Yarn Club Anzula Cloud Designer Amy Anderson Designer Veera Valimaki Designer Martina Behm |
Fri, 28 September 2012
Knitcircus Podcast #20 In which Jaala knits the goofiest mitten ever, Amy reconstructs the perfect yoke and babies: so cute! It's like we have a genetic imperative to knit for them. Mentioned this podcast: The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns Comfort Knitting and Crochet for Babies and Toddlers |
Fri, 14 September 2012
In this podcast, Amy reveals her secret seam expertise and counts sheep; Jaala discovers a love of the sideways shawl. This podcast brought to you by Vermont's Green Mountain Spinnery, a worker-owned cooperative using USA-grown wool and eco-friendly dyes and processes. Mentioned this podcast: Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival Arne and Carlos: Knitted Dolls Sally Melville's The Knit Stitch Knitting from the Center Out, by Daniel Yuhas |
Fri, 31 August 2012
Knitcircus Podcast #18 The gals talk about a big pile of fall knitting books, knitted volcanoes, knitted Snape and life in the Evil Lair. This podcast brought to you by Green Mountain Spinnery. Meet some of the members of the cooperative next weekend at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival! Mentioned this podcast: Liquor, Prime and Soul Kitchen, by Poppy Z. Brite The Sock Report, Volume 1, by Janel Laidman Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters from the Top Down, by Ann Budd Note from the last podcast: Susie Myers/Susie M developed the Contiguous Shoulder Method of putting together a sweater. I'm not exactly sure which pattern the knitter at Camp was working on, but someone has kindly put together a list of the patterns using this method if you want to explore... |
Thu, 9 August 2012
Amy and Jaala are back! Podcast 17 sees our knitters working many yards of linen stitch, attempting synchonized diving at home and cheering for everyone in the Olympics. (Amy's recovering from medical stuff, so please go say nice things to her on Facebook! --Jaala) Podcast 17 is brought to you by Green Mountain Spinnery. You care about where your food comes from- why not care about where your yarn comes from? Green Mountain Spinnery is your source for the highest quality natural fiber yarns all spun in our mill in Putney, Vermont. We are a worker-owned cooperative with 30 years of commitment to family farms, environmental sustainability and to your knitting pleasure.Mentioned this podcast: Elvis Illusion Knitting by Steve Plummer National Women's Martial Arts Special Training Olympic Synchronized Diving Blue Moon Fiberarts Smoke on the Water The Sow's Ear Yarn and Coffee Shop Custom Knits 3: Accessories by Wendy Bernard Knitters' Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters, by Ann Budd Anne Hansen, of Knitspot California Revival Knits, by Stephannie Tallent Jaala couldn't find the link to the striped, top-down sweater pattern by Susie M; please tell her if you know it! |
