Episode 16: Chatting with sock knitting evangelist Ann Budd
This week we will have our second installment of author interviews. With us for Episode 16 is the delightful Ann Budd. A master knitter, author of numerous books and former editor of Interweave Knits....
7 Aug 200725min
Episode 15: To Knit or Not to Knit? That is the Question.
Several of my friends were freeing themselves of neglected and guilt-inspiring projects this week. It got me thinking about how to handle those knit garments we enthusiastically cast on and then lose ...
3 Aug 200730min
Episode 14: Keeping Track of Stitches
I use several tricks to make my knitting projects as simple as possible. The key is to break down the stitch count into small manageable pieces so that I can spot a mistake quickly. And, it makes it m...
27 Juli 200731min
Episode 13: Spend some time with Shannon Okey
Now that I've gotten comfortable with podcasting, I want to jazz up the format a bit by occasionally featuring interviews with fellow fiber enthusiasts. To get us started, Shannon Okey agreed to be my...
20 Juli 200736min
Episode 12: Let's talk about steeks!
This week I want to talk about one of my all time favorite techniques – steeking. I know there are a lot of knitters who have absolutely no idea what steeking means and others who do know but are t...
13 Juli 200729min
Episode 11: Meet and greet Carissa Barrett
This week I would like to introduce you to Carissa Barrett, our Educational Content Developer. I like to think of her as our In-House Reference Librarian. Not a far leap for Carissa because she has a ...
6 Juli 200730min
Episode 10: Baa Baa Black Sheep Gathering
There are so many things happening in my knitting world. I have a plan to kickstart my dyeing agenda. It sure helps to break things down into small pieces and try something completely unique. Unexpect...
29 Juni 200726min
Episode 9: What to do if you are in a knitting slump?
What to do when you are in a knitting slump? After blaming my attitude on a messy house and disorganized yarn stash, I finally came up with an idea that will keep me focused, challenged and knitting f...
22 Juni 200726min
