Thu, 5 April 2012
The gals talk de-stressing your knitting, some favorite knitting books and cute-as-a-button buttons. Featuring the first-ever Knitcircus Podcast Giveaway: a Jordana Paige Bella Bag! Check out the Knitcircus Blog to enter. Mentioned this episode: Elizabeth Zimmerman Pi Shawl The Sow's Ear yarn and coffee shop Travelling Sweater, by Karen Afke Briar Rose Yarn Oatmeal Pullover, by Jane Richmond TNNA Columbus, Ohio Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, by Ann Budd Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns, by Ann Budd Knitting Around, by Elizabeth Zimmerman Little Red in the City, by Ysolda Teague Knitting Socks from the Toe Up, by Wendy D. Johnson Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Jennie the Potter buttons Color by Kristin, Kristin Knits and Knitting the New Classics, all by Kristin Nicholas Socks from the Toe Up, by Wendy D. Johnson Little Red in the City, by Ysolda Teague Knitting with Two Colors, by Amy Detjen and Meg Swansen |
Mon, 19 March 2012
This episode is sponsored by SweetGeorgia Yarns. Contemporary Irish Knits by Carol Feller www.stolenstitches.com/books/ |
Tue, 28 February 2012
This week, the gals start out with a bittersweet announcement. Then we get a rundown of a few conventions in the knitting world. In the yarn review, Jaala loves Noro and the wonderful memory it evokes. Amy explains the German Twisted Cast On. The gals also outline their book review policy. Mentioned This Week:
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Tue, 14 February 2012
Due to technical difficulties with our scheduled podcast, we’re doing something a little different this time; a short interview with pattern and handbag designer Jordana Paige. Since this was our first time recording an interview, there were a few technical difficulties with this one as well, so cast your mind back in time and pretend that it’s still October! Next time, the girls will be back to their usual antics, with tips, book and yarn reviews and plenty of opinions… You can find Jordana Paige at http://www.jordanapaige.com/. |
Mon, 30 January 2012
The girls talk about their recent experiences destashing, the upcoming retreat on April 14th, the centered double decrease, and a whole bevy of awesome yarns. Mentioned this episode:
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Mon, 19 December 2011
In this episode, Jaala and Amy discuss their holiday traditions, both unusual and useful. And if you are down to the wire, they mention a few projects you could bust out in an afternoon or evening. There's a rundown of upcoming and past events, and then the gals discuss bread-and-butter yarns. Mentioned this week:
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Tue, 6 December 2011
Today our lovely hosts discuss some of the recent events in the knitting universe, and what glorious discoveries they have made there. Many things were mentioned:
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Sat, 22 October 2011
In this short little update from the gals, we get a story about Amy from Vogue Knitting Live, Jaala's adventures at YarnCon, and the right way to keep a long tail cast on loose. Mentioned in this episode:
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Thu, 22 September 2011
In this episode, our expert knitters explain a few provisional cast-ons, discuss the events they've been to recently or will attend soon, and review a useful yarn and a lustworthy needle line. Mentioned within:
In the discussion of Signature Needles, Jaala and Amy mention that they were replacing some of the first series of circular needles. However, please note that Signature Needle Arts will only replace needles with a manufacturing defect. |
Sun, 21 August 2011
In Memory of Joyce Williams Amy talks about the history of Knitting Camp and Jaala dishes about her exploits at Sock Summit; they review What Would Madame Defarge Knit by Heather Ordover; the great sock needle debate carries on; and the Amy reminds us how awesome it is to be able to rip back. Listen to Jaala and Amy come to blows over 9 inch circs! |
