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Show 79 - The knitting help line
Download Now · | Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:01
Daylight Savings has started and confused the cats. And why do my nieces always need more shoes?If you'd like to help out with Project Mercy they're after red or white yarn and needles, you can talk to JuliaG over on Ravelry if you'd like to find our more.What's happeningCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, CanowindraPerth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, PerthStudio 49 Fiber Retreat A...
Download Now · | Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:13
Sorry the show's a day late, but Mum's birthday party went well yesterday, thanks to everyone who sent best wishes.School holidays have started, two weeks off - with some luck I'll get back to people who have left messages.This week's essay is a little tongue in cheek.What's happeningCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, CanowindraPerth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, PerthThis show's musicReza...
Download Now · | Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:04
Assisted by Tiger sitting on me this week.Next week's show may be a day late because on Sunday it's Mum's birthday party that I'm organising and is probably going to be more work than I'm expecting. :)Knitting has begun on the Large Rectangle from Victorian Lace Today in this yarn from the Unique Sheep.Rubi + Lana is closing on 11 October, so get up there soon.What's happeningCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, CanowindraPerth City...
Download Now · | Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:44
A guest essay this week, thanks very much to Kate.A new book kindly sent by Beth, thanks to her also, it's wonderfulThe Ram II club is here.When writing these up I realised I'd played the Justin Bianco track in show 44, but it's not reminding me of itself, I'm sure there's another song...What's happeningCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, CanowindraPerth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, PerthPhiladelphia...
Download Now · | Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:44
A short show this week, but plenty of things to talk about (just not much knitting in the past week). I'm looking forward to getting started with the Vintage Twist wool that Sonia and Damo from ACS sent.What's happeningCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, CanowindraPerth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, PerthPhiladelphia Knit In Public 20 September 2008 in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia,...
Download Now · | Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:43
Dotty is finished and there will soon be photos.Only 4 months to Christmas, start planning (or worrying).Any suggestions for a shawl from Victorian Lace Today (for less than 1700 yards of yarn)?What's happeningCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, CanowindraPerth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, PerthPhiladelphia Knit In Public 20 September 2008 in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia,...
Download Now · | Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:16
This week we're joined by Barbara Coddington the founding editor of Yarn Magazine.If you're planning a trip, check out KnitMap.What's happeningBeyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and TextilesCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, CanowindraPerth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, PerthThis show's musicRob Costlow ...
Download Now · | Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:15
This week there's a chat with Mandie Chandler of Ewe Give Me The Knits.The drum carder get a mention.The Australian Government is reviewing Aviation Security Screening and is asking for submissions, so if you'd like to let them know your opinion of the ban on knitting needles on aircraft the document is here. The addresses and things are on the document - the section mentioning knitting needles is on page 12.What's happeningBeyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and TextilesCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every...
Download Now · | Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:27
What I did during the break. The Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo, a cold breakfast next to a lake, a wool museum and a nice shop in Melbourne. There are even some kangaroos and wallabies get a mention.In this show we have a chat with Feisty Wench and Damo at a Ravelry get together.What's happeningBeyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and TextilesCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of...
Download Now · | Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:01
This week Meg Swanson joins us to talk about knitting and lots of other things. Thanks to Sara for helping get it organised.What's happeningAnglicare Knit In #5 9am to 3pm 9 July Government House Perth Western AustraliaAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyBeyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and TextilesCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month...
Download Now · | Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:08
This week knitter, photographer and designer Jared Flood joins us to talk about his knitting and lots of other things.How playing Dungeons and Dragons helps with knitting design (I think the only way to be more geeky would be to get some Star Trek in there as well).What's happeningAnglicare Knit In #5 9am to 3pm 9 July Government House Perth Western AustraliaAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyBeyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and TextilesCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch ...
Download Now · | Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:19
This week's interview is with Rob Costlow one of the musicians who has provided music for the show, some of the most popular music in fact.The Baby Suprise Jackets and birthday cardigan are coming along nicely and the Malabrigo project has made it onto the needles. What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyBeyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and TextilesCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra...
Download Now · | Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:01
This week Kaffe Fassett, knitting legend and adjective, joins us. Given his hectic schedule, it was great to catch up with him.World Wide Knit in Public Day went well in Sydney, I hope everyone else had a great time at their local events. What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, CanowindraPerth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders...
Download Now · | Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:19
A wonderful interview this week with Franklin Habit of The Panopticon blog. Franklin tells us about some of his knitting experiences and where knitting has taken him.A Malabrigo experiment this week too.What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmKnitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people...NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road,...
Show 65 - Ann & Eugene Bourgeois
Download Now · | Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:30
This week a distilled version of the wonderful chat I had with Ann and Eugene Bourgeois of the Philosopher's Wool Company. Visit their site for a video lesson on Fair Isle techniques and some delightful jumper designs.If you like hard science fiction, then you might like Alastair Reynold's House of Suns.What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmKnitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people...NSW Knitters...
Download Now · | Sun, 25 May 2008 10:44
This week we have the first of the extended interviews; Ann Feitelson of Fair Isle knitting fame joins me for a chat about Fair Isle and other things to do with her knitting. Ann's book is listed below and is a wonderful overview of Fair Isle knitting and contains lots of patterns.There are also steam trains in this week's show too.What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmKnitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting...
Download Now · | Sun, 18 May 2008 10:27
Two wonderful interviews from Lee Fay this week, Pat and Ian Robertson from Clifton Wool n Things and Richard Ashford of Ashord's. Thanks very much to Lee Fay and her interviewees.What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmKnitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people...NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, CanowindraPerth City...
Download Now · | Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:56
This week we visit the marketing department at Australian Country Spinners with Damian and Stephen.If you'd like to support Manda in her walk in support of breast cancer research, then visit her blog here and be generous (lots of prizes too).What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmKnitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people...Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 MayKnitting Inspirations...
Download Now · | Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:24
It's holidays again, and autumn is spreading around the mountains will a few places with very nice reds and golds.I've purchased a Rowan pattern book, they're very nice but I'm afraid that it may be the start of a slippery slope.Thanks to everyone buying from the CafePress site because so much has been sold that there's a bulk sales bonus which will pay for all the show hosting costs for the rest of the year, so a big thank you to everyone.This week's interview from Australian Country Spinners is with the test knitters.What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20...
Download Now · | Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:24
Lots of things this week. Henry is back home with his ribbon, and Burrastow by Ann Feitelson is well underway (if 15cm is 'well').David Bliss reads his 'A Husband's knitted brow' - thanks David.RavelryRaiser '08 is on, you can take part here but you'll have to be a Ravelry member to get there.This week we hear from the Australian Country Spinners' pattern writers.The Handweavers', Spinners' and Dyers' Guild of Western Australia is doing a fibre/scarf swap open to both local and international participants.FibresWest is on in October in Gelorup Western Australia.And for some amazing colour designs,...
Download Now · | Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:46
Thanks for all the kind words about Henry's success at the Easter Show.WWKIP plans are happening, keep up with the saga on the Australian Knitters board on Ravelry.If you're going to Bendigo Sheep and Wool, keep in touch for the get together on the Saturday morning.This week the interview from Australian Country Spinners is with Jenny Bellew who is in charge of design at ACS.Check out Y-Knit's interview with Jess and Casey from Ravelry here.What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel...
Show 58 - The Easter Show Show
Download Now · | Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:47
Yes, the title says it all.Liz and Berry Carterâs llamas can be seen at Lama World (yes only 1 L in the name, well 2 because thereâs one in âWorldâ? too).World Wide Knit in Public Day info is here. Whatâs happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitchân'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmKnitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting peopleâKnitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 MayNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury,...
Download Now · | Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:59
The tee shirts etc are available at CafePress. Special thanks to JoniMarie, KnitNick, and Cheesehead for their work in getting this happening and producing and cleaning up the graphics, and to everyone else on Ravelry supporting this. Finishing at Australian Country Spinners this week. Does anyone know for sure when World Wide Knit in Public is this year? I'm guessing 7 June. What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmKnitters Connection Once again...
Show 56 - Knitting with a point
Download Now · | Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:24
Burmese blocking techniques.Iâm working on the Hemlock Ring Blanket by Jared Flood at the moment.Canberra wool week is on 18 May (yes a whole week in 1 day - I havenât found an official site for it yet).Happy 2nd anniversary to Itâs a purl man and Guido. Whatâs happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitchân'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmKnitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting peopleâKnitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 MayNSW...
Show 55 - I'm knitting with only one needle
Download Now · | Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:02
Australian Country Spinners can be found here.The tee shirts are coming, I'll do a quick post when I get that all organised. Thanks very much to everyone who has contributed.I'm working on Mystery Shawl 7.What's happeningAustralian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 JulyCourthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pmKnitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people...Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 MayNSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am,...
