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 |
Mon, 3 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!). |
Thu, 27 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 |
Thu, 30 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! |
Thu, 28 June 2012
Amy and Jaala talk TNNA: books, yarns, and needles, oh, my! Some sexual content; not work/child safe. mentioned this episode: The National Needlearts Association Wear With All, by five authors, with photography by Gale Zucker The Yarnery, LYS in Minnesota Phoebe's Birthday, by Joanna and Eric Johnson Ewe Ewe yarns Shalimar yarns Lopi: Reynolds Lopi and Lopi Light Knitting with Two Colors, by Amy Detjen and Meg Swansen The Knit Stitch, by Sally Melville The Principles of Knitting, by June Hemmons-Hiatt Barbara Walker's Treasury of Knitting Patterns Volume 1 Clara Parkes/Knitters' Review SweetGeorgia Yarn and Fibers Jean De Coster/Elemental Affects Lobster Pot Yarns Knitter's Pride Cubik ChiaoGoo needles Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Fifty Shades of Grey (seriously, we are not recommending this book; subject matter aside, the writing is so bad it might have a chance if it were edited down about 250 pages) |
Thu, 7 June 2012
Amy and Jaala get yoked, smaple local beer and talk sock blanks. Brought to you by Envisioknit Pattern Design software. Mentioned this podcast: Elizabeth Zimmermann’s percentage system (EPS) Yoke-Along on Knitcircus Ravelry Group Stripes! By Whitney Gegg-Harrison Jaala’s List of Yoke Sweaters The National Needlearts Association Rocky Mountain Dyeworks Stag Ranch Aran Green Mountain Spinnery; Wonderfully Woolly FiberArt Café/Fairy Yarn Mother |
Thu, 24 May 2012
In this episode, Amy visits NYC, Jaala loves her National Pastime, the gals talk afterthought heels and compare favorite sock recipes. Mentioned this podcast: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd’s Worsted Sweetgeorgia Superwash Chunky and Tough Love Sock Cat Bordhi’s Sweet Tomato Heel Socks Essentially Feminine Knits, by Lene Holme Samsoe Silk Moon Shawlette Knitalong Sun Valley Fiber Farm Single Ply Worsted |
Fri, 20 April 2012
Designer and author Stephannie Tallent joins the gals this week to talk about her book and shoot the breeze. Jaala's rose-colored glasses can only see pink yarn and Amy brushes up on Japanese knitting books. Mentioned this podcast: Bleating Heart Haven Cormo Mohair Silk California Revival Knits, by Stephannie Tallent Custom Knits 3: Accessories, by Wendy Bernard Beautiful Knitting Patterns, by Gisela Klopper Pop Knitting, by Britt-Marie Christoffersson Dancing Sheep project bag |
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 |