Commuter Knitter Podcast: Recent Episodes
Commuter Knitter
Where the Yarn Meets the Road - Work from Home Edition. Hi, I'm Jen! I'm a knitter, and in non-pandemic times, I'm a commuter. For now, let's chat about knitting while I work from home until I get back on the road again. Come along for the ride!
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While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04
Welcome It is a short episode today, but I could not resist the opportunity to turn on the microphone twelve years to the day since this day only comes around every four years! Thank you for joining me on this journey for the past TWELVE years exactly. What a ride it has been!
Drive * Crochet Granny Square Blanket - no pattern, just making squares and attaching together. + Tight Join as You Go - Video 1 and Video 2 * Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones * OMG Socks in Woolens and Nosh self striping
Road Trips * Shanalines Designs KAL - March 1 - May 31 * I mentioned these patterns from Shana's designs: * Drawn Together * Modular Kit Bowl * Recalibrate * Air Hugs * Knit for Food
Come Find Me on the Interwebs * Instagram – ndjen04 * Making – ndjen04 * Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast * Twitter – @CommuterKnitter * Facebook – Commuter Knitter * Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com * Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04
Welcome Thank you for bearing with me in an unexpected nearly-year-long hiatus! Life got in the way of the podcast and knitting, but alas I am back to catch up and share my projects with you.
You’ve Arrived At Your Destination * Cover Story - one for A and one for Carlos * Sunny Swoncho by Olga Putano Designs + Legacy Fiber Artz * Compass by Tin Can Knits + Lolabean Yarn Co. + Kim Dyes Yarn * World's Simplest Knits by Tin Can Knits * Annie Bucket Hat by Alexandra Tavel (Two of Wands) * Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde
Drive * Annie Bucket Hat by Alexandra Tavel (Two of Wands) * Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones * Drawn Together by Shanalines Designs * Crochet Squares
Road Trips * Fiber Festival of New England * Fiber Community Fundraiser for FearLESS Living Fund to benefit The Blind Center of NV hosted by Boston Jen * Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool - class with Shanalines Designs
Your Mileage May Vary * The girls have been doing their own crafting * Cotton Tail Farm - bookmark loom kits * Potholder Loom from Harrisville Designs * Sentro Knitting Machine
Come Find Me on the Interwebs * Instagram – ndjen04 * Making – ndjen04 * Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast * Twitter – @CommuterKnitter * Facebook – Commuter Knitter * Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com * Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04
Welcome Thank you to everyone who has been on this ELEVEN year podcasting journey with me! It has been quite the adventure with lots of bumps along the way, but I appreciate each and every one of you who has downloaded, listened, shared, or otherwise connected with me through the podcast over the years. Take a quick trip down memory lane as I reflect back on that first episode!
You’ve Arrived At Your Destination * Basic Children's Poncho for Z + Shaina Bilow + Bella Filato Studio * Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici
Drive * Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits * Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones
Road Trips * Vogue Knitting Live in NYC - February 9-12 * Shanalines Designs KAL 2023 - March 1-May 31 - Details on Shana's Instagram page with links to her Discord * Knit-for-Food Knit-a-thon - March 26th * Connecticut Sheep and Wool - April 29th - North Haven Fairgrounds * I mention Cece's Wool Instagram page with the baby Jacob sheep!
Your Mileage May Vary * Working on my own crafting space - finally!
Come Find Me on the Interwebs * Instagram – ndjen04 * Making – ndjen04 * Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast * Twitter – @CommuterKnitter * Facebook – Commuter Knitter * Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com * Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04
You’ve Arrived At Your Destination * Basic Children's Poncho for A + Shaina Bilow + Legacy Fiber Artz
Drive * Basic Children's Poncho for Z + Bella Filato Studio * Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits * Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici
Road Trips * Vogue Knitting Live in NYC - February 9-12 * Knit-for-Food Knit-a-thon - March 26th + Laura Nelkin's interview with Fiber Chats
Trip Planner * Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones
Your Mileage May Vary * Getting Purly With It with Nancy Ricci * Why I Knit with Dr. Mia Hobbs + Knitting PT + Hey Brown Berry * Creative Seed + Patreon + Podcast feed of back episodes * The Black Sheep Knitter * Stitches and Starlight
Come Find Me on the Interwebs * Instagram – ndjen04 * Making – ndjen04 * Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast * Twitter – @CommuterKnitter * Facebook – Commuter Knitter * Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com * Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04
You’ve Arrived At Your Destination * Dear Great Pumpkin socks by Woolens and Nosh
Drive * Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici * Aurora’s Cover Story Blanket * Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits
Road Trips * Vogue Knitting Live in NYC – February 9-12
Offroading * Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery – Once Upon a Time Sampler * Disney Family A to Z YouTube channel where we have been (sporadically) posting our Disney trip videos
Your Mileage May Vary * I discuss my journey to finding the right needles for me
Come Find Me on the Interwebs * Instagram – ndjen04 * Making – ndjen04 * Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast * Twitter – @CommuterKnitter * Facebook – Commuter Knitter * Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com * Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination/Rearview Mirror Recent FOs:
- The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits out of DK leftovers and a Care Bears mini skein box from PassionKnits Yarn
- Exoskeleton by Shana Cohen
- Magpie Fibers Swanky DK Fiber Society 22
- Shirley Brian Yarn – Deconstructed Fade – Don’t Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self!
- Maple Roots Creative Stitch Markers
- Dog Star by Tin Can Knits out of Farmer’s Daughter Fibers and LolaBean Yarn Co.
- Zelda’s Cover Story Blanket
- Advent Socks from Woolens and Nosh
- Halloween Socks from 2014
- Spring Forward Socks from 2015
Drive * Aurora’s Cover Story Blanket * Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits * Dear Great Pumpkin socks by Woolens and Nosh * Reignbeaux by Yelley Knits + Seismic Yarn – Butter Sock DK – Pretty Pretty Princess Minis + La Bien Aimée – Aimée’s Sweater
Trip Planner * I discuss some of my possibilities for this year: * I hope to bring back some very old WIPs including my Oranje, Carlos’s Double Knit scarf, and a doll from a Susan B Anderson Vogue Knitting class I took with BostonJen in 2015! * I mention: + A DK version of Kay Jones’ Jelly Roll Blanket inspired by Chelsea of the Legacy Knitz Podcast + Another Cover Story blanket + Frequency by Tina Tse + V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman Knitosophy in Treehouse Knits + Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed + A bigger Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano Designs * The reel where Aurora volunteers me to knit sweaters for her whole first grade class:
Come Find Me on the Interwebs * Instagram – ndjen04 * Making – ndjen04 * Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast * Twitter – @CommuterKnitter * Facebook – Commuter Knitter * Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com * Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
Please note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website or have directed you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites.
You’ve Arrived At Your Destination * Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano Designs + LolaBean Yarn Co. in Salt Water Taffy, Jam on It, and Strawberry Milk + Note – while I was checking links for the show notes, I noticed that Olga does not have all of her patterns listed on her Etsy shop. The rest are via Ravelry. * Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague + Legacy Fiber Artz in Hocus Pocus + AdoreKnit progress keeper
Drive * I talk about the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party make-along * Exoskeleton by Shana Cohen + Magpie Fibers Swanky DK Fiber Society 22 + Shirley Brian Yarn – Deconstructed Fade – Don’t Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self! + Maple Roots Creative Stitch Markers * Halloween socks + OMG Heel by Megan Williams * Woolens and Nosh – Dear Great Pumpkin + Twin Mountain Handcrafts stitch markers * In my excitement to podcast, I totally forgot to mention the scrappy mittens I am making for the girls. I finished the first one for Aurora out of various DK leftovers from sweaters I’ve knitted for the girls over the years. Zelda’s will be knit out of DK minis from the Passion Knits Yarn Care Bear box. I am using The World’s Simplest Mittens pattern from Tin Can Knits
Road Trips I talk about my day with Aurora at the NY Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY two weeks ago.
We will try to attend the New England Fiber Festival on Saturday, November 5th
Off-roading For those in the US, please remember to cast your ballots on or by Tuesday, November 8th. Using our voices is more important than ever.
Come Find Me on the Interwebs * Instagram – ndjen04 * Making – ndjen04 * Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast * Twitter – @CommuterKnitter * Facebook – Commuter Knitter * Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com * Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
Please note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites.
You've Arrived At Your Destination * One Twisted Tree - One Twisted Summer Socks + Megan Williams OMG Heel * Semantics - Shana Cohen + Explorer Knits * Shawlography - Stephen West + LolaBean Yarn Co. + Kenyarn + Suburban Stitcher + Teal Torch Knits * Encanto Socks - Five Borough Yarns * Dog Star - Tin Can Knits + LolaBean Yarn Co. - Pinto Bean + Kenyarn Stratus DK
Drive * Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano + LolaBean Yarn Co. + Three Color Colorwork Video + Color Dominance - Ysolda + Color work - Tin Can Knits * Spring Forward Socks - Linda Welsh - Knitty + One Twisted Tree - Disco Lemonade * Reignbeaux by Yelly Knits + Seismic Yarn - Butter Sock DK - Pretty Pretty Princess Minis + La Bien Aimée - Aimée's Sweater
Road Trips * Lady Dye Yarns - Craftivist Craft Nights + September 17 - 12:00 pm - Follow Up to 2019 Conversation * Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party - September 23, 2022 - February 13, 2023 * NY Sheep and Wool Festival - October 15-16, 2022 * Vogue Knitting Live - February 9-12, 2023
Off-roading * Cricut crafting for our Disney Vacation * Disney Family A to Z - Instagram, YouTube
Your Mileage May Vary * I ramble on a bit about where I track my projects. Recently re-discovered the Making app to track projects and connect with fellow makers
Come Find Me on the Interwebs * Instagram – ndjen04 * Making – ndjen04 * Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast * Twitter – @CommuterKnitter * Facebook – Commuter Knitter * Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com * Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
- Basic Children's Poncho by Shaina Bilow - note, in the episode I mentioned that this was a Ravelry download and I was not sure whether Shaina had this available elsewhere. I am happy to report that the pattern IS available as a free download directly from Shaina's website. This is NOT a Ravelry link.
- Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope
- Project page (this is for Z's version - still need a page for A's)
Drive
- Semantics
- Explorer Knits - The Wild Within (variegated) and Untamed (semi-solid)
- Cover Story - Lion Brand
- I purchased my two cakes at Joann
- Thank you to Sue and Chelsea from Legacy Fiber Artz for the inspiration!
- Vanilla socks in One Twisted Tree (retired) - Megan Williams OMG Heel
- I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits
- Seismic Yarns Mini Set
- La Bien Aimee in Aimee's Sweater
Road Trips
- Stitches West and Maryland Sheep and Wool happened in person and looked like both were a great time!
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - this weekend (5/12-15)
- June 9-12
- NYC - August 4-7 (in person)
- Stitches at Home - this weekend (5/13-15)
- June 11-12, 18-19
- NYS Sheep and Wool (Rhinebeck) - October 15-16
Trip Planner
- Planning for Stash Dash with The Knit Girllls (5/27 - August) Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party (starting 5/30 through 7/31)
Backseat Drivers
The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
- Instagram – ndjen04
- Making - ndjen04
- Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast
- Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast
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- Twitter – @CommuterKnitter
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- Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
- Musselburgh for Carlos - Knit Picks Felici - Psychedelic Sunset
- My project page here on my website
- Like Candy by Stephanie Lotven - Telly Bean Knits
- Knit Style Yarns - Haunted Mansion Mini Skein Set
- My project page
- Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs)
- My project page
- Comfort Fade Cardi - Treehouse Knits DK - Coco Collection
- Carnation
- Offrenda
- Land of the Living
- Remember Me
- My project page
- Basic Children's Poncho by Shaina Bilow - note, in the episode I mentioned that this was a Ravelry download and I was not sure whether Shaina had this available elsewhere. I am happy to report that the pattern IS available as a free download directly from Shaina's website. This is NOT a Ravelry link.
- Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope
- Project page
Drive
- Semantics - new cast on!
- Explorer Knits - The Wild Within (variegated) and Untamed (semi-solid)
- I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits
- Seismic Yarns Mini Set
- La Bien Aimee in Aimee's Sweater
Road Trips
- For those heading to Stitches West - have a wonderful and safe time!
Your Mileage May Vary
- Overcoming hurdles and roadblocks in our making, and how to find motivation when projects get stuck
I wrap up this episode with thoughts around how to balance the heaviness of world events with taking action and taking care of oneself.
Backseat Drivers
The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
- Instagram – ndjen04
- Making - ndjen04
- Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast
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- Twitter – @CommuterKnitter
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- Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
- Musselburgh times TWO!
- Like Candy by Stephanie Lotven - Telly Bean Knits
- Knit Circus - We Scare Because We Care
- Shirley Brian Yarn - Don't Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self
- One Twisted Tree - The Only Water in the Forest
- Tucker Woods - Wineberry (CT Sheep & Wool 2011)
Drive
- Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11
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Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs)
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Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography
- Musselburgh - Knit Picks Felici Psychedelic Rainbow
- Comfort Fade Cardi - Treehouse Knits DK - Coco Collection
- Carnation
- Offrenda
- Land of the Living
- Remember Me
- Annie Bucket Hat by Two of Wands Alexandra Tavel
Rearview Mirror
- I take a look back at my completed projects from 2021
Trip Planner
- I look ahead to my knitting plans and (loose!) goals for 2022
- I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits. The KAL starts on 1/2/2022
Backseat Drivers
The twins say "Happy New Year!", but do not make an appearance this episode.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
- Instagram – ndjen04
- Making - ndjen04
- Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast
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- Twitter – @CommuterKnitter
- Facebook – Commuter Knitter
- Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
- Fibernymph Dyeworks - The Elves Were in the Eggnog (from last year's Pigskin Party)
- Tina Tse – Wavelength
- La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle
Drive
- Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11
- Hocus Pocus Socks by Legacy Fiber Artz
- Fancy Schmancy Pumpkins DK Socks from Woolens and Nosh
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Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs)
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Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography
Road Trips
- Wool and Folk
- Indie Untangled
- Cakepalooza
- NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021
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Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - registration is open for the November event November 11-14
- December 9-12
- I recap my classes and the lectures/events I attended for the October Virtual Knitting Live
- Two Colour Fisherman's Rib with Mina Phillip
- Beginning Brioche with Faina Goberstein
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Stitches At Home - November 6-7; 13-14
Backseat Drivers
The twins say "hello", but do not make an appearance this episode.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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- Twitter – @CommuterKnitter
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- Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
- Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards - finished 2nd sock on 8/11/2021
- My sock drawer reel
- Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague - Gauge Dye Works Solar System
A little girl stole her mother's freshly knitted striped hat * Vanilla Sock - One Week Sock Challenge - Julie Ann Knitter and Earthtones Girl Denise. + Geektastic Fibers - Trapper Keepers and Pencil Boxes
A new pair of stripey socks Drive
- Another Musselburgh in Voolenvine Blitzed in Lady Hulk (discontinued)
- Fibernymph Dyeworks - The Elves Were in the Eggnog (from last year's Pigskin Party)
- Halloween Socks - Simply Socks Yarn Co. Poste Yarn Striping - Elm Street (from October 2014!!)
- Tina Tse – Wavelength
- La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle
- Ann Weaver - Oranje (Knitty.com)
- Wonderland Yarns
- Mad Hatter in Tea Tray (grey) and and Cherry Tarts
Road Trips
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - taking a break in August and will resume September 9-12
- Stitches At Home - September 11-12; 18-19
- Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11
- NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021
- Cider Donut Map of New England
Your Mileage May Vary/Trip Planner
- I mention projects I am planning for the Pigskin Party:
- Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs)
- V-Back Tee DK by Knitosophy
- La Bien Aimée - Aimée's Sweater
- Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope
- Madelinetosh DK - GG Loves Orange
- LolaBean Yarn Co. - Rumplestiltskin Hay Hideaway, Magic Yarnstalk, Calming, Tangled Tower
- The Yarn and Us - Plum Jam
Yarn for V-Back Tee * Hocus Pocus Socks by Legacy Fiber Artz + DK Socks from Woolens and Nosh + Comfort Fade Cardigan by Andrea Mowry * Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography * I discuss finding the "right" project for any situation
Backseat Drivers
The twins share their current projects with a bit of podcasting before bed
The girls say "hi!" Come Find me on the Interwebs
- Instagram – ndjen04
- Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast
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- Twitter – @CommuterKnitter
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- Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
- Regia – Arne & Carlos – Moon Night – US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!)
Drive
- Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague - Gauge Dye Works Solar System
- Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards
- Vanilla Sock - One Twisted Tree - One Twisted Summer
- Soxploration The Shadow Wrap Heel
- Tina Tse – Wavelength
- La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle
Road Trips
- August Events:
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - taking a break in August and will resume September 9-12
- Stitches At Home - August 6-8, 2021
- NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021
Your Mileage May Vary
- I discuss finding the "right" tools for your projects
Backseat Drivers
The twins do not join me this time, but say hello!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
- Instagram – ndjen04
- Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast
- Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast
- Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast
- Twitter – @CommuterKnitter
- Facebook – Commuter Knitter
- Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
- Finally finished the mate to the Patons Kroy Blue Striped Ragg first sock that I knitted during Stash Dash 2015.
- A huge thank you to Boston Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast for the encouragement and for being my knitting buddy!
- Scalloped Potholder
Drive
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Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards
- Boston Jen’s Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio
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Tina Tse – Wavelength
- La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle
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Regia - Arne & Carlos - Moon Night - US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!)
- Spring Forward Socks - One Twisted Tree - Disco Lemonade
Road Trips
- July Events:
- Stitches at Home – July 10-11; 17-18, 2021
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - July 15-18, 2021
- Fiber World - July 22-25, 2021
- NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021
Trip Planner and Your Mileage May Vary
I ramble a bit about being a process knitter vs. a product knitter - having lots of WIPs or focusing on one project at a time. I mention some plans for upcoming projects:
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Regia – Arne & Carlos – Moon Night – US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!)
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Musselburgh by Ysolda - Gauge Dye Works Solar System
- Recalibrate Top by Shana Cohen (Shanalines Designs)
- V-Back Tee and V-Back Tee DK by Jamie Hoffman (Knitosophy)
- Sea Glass Tee by Selena (dankfiber) and Abbye (abbyeknits) - Wool & Pine Designs
- Peek-a-boo Cuff Socks - Stephanie @edible.thoughts.makes
Backseat Drivers
The twins do not join me this time, but say hello!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
- Instagram – ndjen04
- Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast
- Twitter – @CommuterKnitter
- Facebook – Commuter Knitter
- Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
You've Arrived at Your Destination
- One Week Sock Challenge - Julie Ann Lebouthillier (JulieAnnKnitter - Twin Stitches Designs) and Denise DeSantis (Earthtones Girl)
- OMG Heel - Fibernymph Dye Works - Bedazzled - Punt!
- 256 meters for Stash Dash
- I mention Denise's new sock pattern - Soxploration The Shadow Wrap Heel
Drive
- Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards
- Boston Jen’s Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio
- Regia - Arne & Carlos - Moon Night - US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!)
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Spring Forward Socks - One Twisted Tree - Disco Lemonade
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Tina Tse – Wavelength
- La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle
Check Engine Light/Road Maps
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Color Dominance:
- Article from Interweave: Understanding Yarn Dominance
- Video from Knit Picks
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Flicking - video from Knitting Expat Podcast
Road Trips
- July Events:
- Stitches at Home – July 10-11; 17-18, 2021
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - July 15-18, 2021
- Fiber World - July 22-25, 2021
- NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021
Backseat Drivers
The twins join me after the music to talk about their current knitting projects
Come Find me on the Interwebs
- Instagram – ndjen04
- Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast
- Twitter – @CommuterKnitter
- Facebook – Commuter Knitter
- Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry
- Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean
- Bean & Olive (pink)
- Forgiveness (grey)
- Calming (blue)
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK – Rock Creek Park (teal)
Drive
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Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards
- Boston Jen’s Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio
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Tina Tse – Wavelength
- La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle
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Stephen West – Painting Honeycombs Shawl
- Dragonfly Fibers – Dragon Sock – Dr. Frankenstein (May 2013 club colorway)
- Kate stepped away from Dragonfly in 2019. In 2020, Amy from Canon Hand Dyes and Lisa from White Birch Fiber Arts bought the business
- Knit Style Yarns – Trendy Sock Minis – Party at the Mansion
- Stephen's YouTube Tutorial for Painting Honeycombs
- Dragonfly Fibers – Dragon Sock – Dr. Frankenstein (May 2013 club colorway)
Road Trips
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May Events: I thoroughly enjoyed the May virtual events I attended
- Stitches at Home – May 15/16 and May 22/23, 2021
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live – May 13-16, 2021
- Indie Spotlight – May 14-16
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June Events:
- Stitches at Home – June 11 - 13, 2021
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live – June 10-13, 2021
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July Events:
- Stitches at Home – July 10-11; 17-18, 2021
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - July 15-18, 2021
- Fiber World - July 22-25, 2021
Your Mileage May Vary
I discuss my own yarn shopping habits
Backseat Drivers
The twins join me for sound checks with my new microphone
Come Find me on the Interwebs
- Instagram – ndjen04
- Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast
- Twitter – @CommuterKnitter
- Facebook – Commuter Knitter
- Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
**Drive**
Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry
- Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean
- Bean & Olive (pink)
- Forgiveness (grey)
- Calming (blue)
- Black Mountain Yarn Shop
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal)
Vanilla Sock - Patons Kroy - Fern Rose Jaquards
- Boston Jen's Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio
Trip Planning
I talk about planning for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party and other Summertime Make-alongs
- Stephen West - Painting Honeycombs Shawl
- Dragonfly Fibers - Dragon Sock - Dr. Frankenstein (May 2013 club colorway)
- Kate stepped away from Dragonfly in 2019. In 2020, Amy from Canon Hand Dyes and Lisa from White Birch Fiber Arts bought the business
- Knit Style Yarns - Trendy Sock Minis - Party at the Mansion
- Dragonfly Fibers - Dragon Sock - Dr. Frankenstein (May 2013 club colorway)
-
Penny by Tin Can Knits
- La Bien Aimée - Merino DK - Aimée's Sweater
-
Tina Tse - Wavelength
- La Bien Aimée - Merino DK - Autumn à Rhinebeck
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. - Studio DK - Observatory Circle
Road Trips
- Stitches at Home - May 15/16 and May 22/23, 2021
- Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - May 13-16, 2021
- Fridays with Felicia
- Keynote with Clara Parkes
- After Hours with Kristy Glass - Chelsea & Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz, Jasmin & Gigi of the Knitmore Girls, and Helen & Aleah - mother/daughter design duo
- Indie Spotlight - May 14-16
- Guest Podcasters/Vloggers - Knitmores, Caleisha from Quirky Monday Podcast
- Designer Spotlight Panels - Saturday & Sunday
- Dear Scratch Live with Jessica and Karen from Scratch Supply Co./Make Good Podcast
Your Mileage May Vary
I discuss various knitting trends that started to emerge while I was on the sidelines - mohair, minis, and speckled yarn
Backseat Drivers
The twins share a joke from the Spark Shorts Purl (Disney+) and talk a little about an episode of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Amazon Prime)
Come Find me on the Interwebs
- Instagram - ndjen04
- Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast
- Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
- Facebook - Commuter Knitter
- Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes - http://commuterknitter.com
Please note - none of the links are to pages on Ravelry.com due to accessibility issues currently present on the site as of the time of this recording. Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry * Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean * + Bean & Olive (pink) + Forgiveness (grey) + Calming (blue) + - Black Mountain Yarn Shop * Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal)
Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel * Fibernymph Dye Works - Bedazzled - The Elves Were in the Egg Nog
Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel - kid sized * Another Crafty Girl - Twinkle Sock - The Glitch
King of the Forest (Totoro) by Robin Zillman Jacobson * Started this one in January 2015 * Holding Cascade 220 double - sapphire
Trip Planning I talk about planning for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party and other Summertime Make-alongs Road Trips * Enjoying Virtual Events recently: * + Espace Tricot Knit Night - Friday, April 9 for Knit City Canada + - Gaye Glasspie - GGMadeIt - Julie Asselin - The Grocery Girls - Aimée from La Bien Aimée + Vogue Virtual Knitting Live + - Let's Talk Socks - Friday April 16 - * Denise DeSantis - EarthtonesGirl * Terra Mitchell - Mitchell's Creations * Lara Neel - Sock Architecture * Marceline Smith - Heybrownberry * Stephanie Lu Sinclair - Edible.Thoughts.Makes (IG and YouTube) - Friday's with Felicia - Friday April 16 - * Felicia Eve from String Thing Studio * Brooklyn General * Argyle Yarn Shop * Woolyn - Keynote with Stephen West - Saturday, April 17 - * Note I want to knit ALL THE WESTKNITS designs * I mention the Painting Honeycombs collection - After Hours with Kristy Glass - Saturday, April 17 - LYS Day - * Yanwen (Yan) Qian fromForever Yarn Doylestown * Lisa from A Knit Sheep * Aimée from La Bien Aimee * Lizzie from The Mermaids Purl * As I was putting together the show notes after recording, I received the email from VKL that the May event schedule has been set, which you can find here. Registration starts tomorrow, April 21st - perfect timing!
Your Mileage May Vary I continue my discussion from last episode about finding ways to bring knitting back into my every day routines Backseat Drivers The twins are not joining us on the podcast today, but they say "hello!" Come Find me on the Interwebs * Instagram - ndjen04 * Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast * Twitter - @CommuterKnitter * Facebook - Commuter Knitter * Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com * Show notes - http://commuterknitter.com
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Join me for a mid-week episode of the podcast - Take 3!
Please note - none of the links are to pages on Ravelry.com due to accessibility issues currently present on the site as of the time of this recording.
You've Arrived At Your Destination
North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website
- US 4 (3.5mm) and US 6 (4.0mm) needles
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal) and Roland Park (cream)
- Lolabean Yarn Co.
- Pinto Bean - Calming (blue)
- Soy Bean - Magic Yarnstalk (green)
- Wollmeise DK - Feld Maus (brown)
Drive
Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry
- Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean
- Bean & Olive (pink)
- Forgiveness (grey)
- Calming (blue)
- Black Mountain Yarn Shop
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal)
Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel
- Fibernymph Dye Works
Road Maps
I discuss choosing colors for color work knitting and mention Melissa Leapman's Mastering Color Knitting.
Your Mileage May Vary
I talk about finding one's knitting spark when life is throwing us curveballs - expectedly or unexpectedly.
Backseat Drivers
Stay tuned after the music for a clip of the twins chatting about knitting.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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- Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Take # 371 of this episode after technical difficulties. It reminded me of the episode of The West Wing where President Bartlett could not successfully pre-record his weekly radio address. In the end, he finally got through it live. Turns out, the same strategy worked for me today and I was able to record the rest of the episode in one take and did not need to edit much! Join me as a project reaches a roadblock, a long languishing project sees the light of day again, and I swatch for upcoming projects. My co-hosts make a return appearance on the show at the very end.
Thank you!
Thank you to Jasmin and Gigi of the Knitmore Girls Podcast for the recent shoutout
And many thanks to Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast and YouTube channel for inviting me to join her for a Crafty Chat on her channel!
Drive
North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website
- US 4 (3.5mm) and US 6 (4.0mm) needles
- Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal) and Roland Park (cream)
- Lolabean Yarn Co.
- Pinto Bean - Calming (blue)
- Soy Bean - Magic Yarnstalk (green)
- Wollmeise DK - Feld Maus (brown)
Oranje by Ann Weaver - Knitty.com
- US 5 (3.75mm) and US 6 (4.0mm)
- Wonderland Yarns - Tea Tray and Cherry Tart
Trip Planner
Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry
- Swatched in US 6 (4.0mm)
- Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean
- Bean & Olive (pink)
- Forgiveness (grey)
- Tangled Tower (purple)
- Calming (blue)
- Black Mountain Yarn Shop
Your Mileage May Vary
I discuss the current accessibility issues with Ravelry and ponder my future use of the site. Please join me and others in staying off the site March 31st - April 2nd in solidarity with those who are unable to access due to triggering migraines and other health issues. For additional details, please check out posts by ktb38 and evanitaewm on Instagram.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
- Instagram - ndjen04
- Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast
- Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
- Facebook - Commuter Knitter
- Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
- Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome back to the world of podcasting after the last episode!
This episode, I share a finished object, talk about my current project, and blather on a bit about needle organization. My little co-hosts make a return appearance at the end of the show.
You've Arrived at Your Destination (with a couple Check Engine Lights along the way!)
Crazyheart by Tanis Lavallee - Tanis Fiber Arts website
Crazyheart Ravelry Project Page
Drive
North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website
North Shore Ravelry Project Page
Your Mileage May Vary
How do you store your needles?
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Instagram - ndjen04
Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast
**Update - 3/5/2021 - a listener brought to my attention that the links below were not working. Hopefully the technical issues have been fixed! :-)
Four years, four months and a week ago was the last time I recorded an episode of the podcast. After all this time, my knitting spark has finally turned back into a (small) flame and I have been inspired to return to the podcast to share!
Please note - all Ravelry links will be clearly labeled as such
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Little Camaro by Tanis Lavalee - Tanis Fiber Arts website
Little Camaro Ravelry Project Page
Mini Last Unicorn - Bad Wolf Girl Studios Etsy Shop
Mini Last Unicorn Ravelry Project Page
Drive
Crazyheart by Tanis Lavallee - Tanis Fiber Arts website
Crazyheart Ravelry Project Page
Trip Planner
North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website
Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio DK
Bean & Olive by Andrea Mowry - Drea Renee Knits website
Bean & Olive Grown-Up by Andrea Mowry - Drea Renee Knits website
LolaBean Yarn Co.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Instagram - ndjen04
Thank you for sticking with me and welcome to any new listeners! In this episode, I share how I am finding balance and am getting my knit groove back. No show notes this go-around - am just happy to be back behind the microphone and chatting with you all!
I'm BAAAACCCCKKKK in the Saddle! Three months and a day between episodes. Boy am I glad to be back at the microphone. Not much progress to share on the knitting front, so I share my plans to get my knitting mojo back this summer with ALL THE KALs. We also have a special guest for the last segment or two :-)
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Puerperium Cardigan - newborn size
Drive & Trip Planner
Stash Dash with TheKnitGirllls
Graduate Your Stash KAL with Kino Knits
Batter Up KAL with In a Sknit
Great Outdoors KAL with Knitting Butterflies
Splash Pad Party with Down Cellar Studio
Kitchen Counter Crafter
PALKAL with ACTually Knitting
One Twisted Tree
Go Buffalo!Playful Stripes Cardigan
Baby Shrug 1 and Baby Shrug 2
Arne and Carlos Socks
Whiz Bang
Spring Forward
Halloween Socks
Yeti Socks
Two Lane Highway Rage
Whisker Lickin' Socks
Mix and Match Henleys
Flax Light
Offroading
Cross Stitching
Thank you for all of the kind words and well wishes following the four year pod-iversary in February and the birth of our daughters the following day!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
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Four years ago today on Leap Day 2012, I turned on the voice memo app on my phone and the Commuter Knitter Podcast was born. Thank you for a wonderful FOUR years!! :-)
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Ripples 2.0
Newborn Vertebrae #2
Drive
Repaired Carlos' Fighting Irish Mittens
Puerperium Cardigan - newborn size
Go Buffalo!
Neutral
Playful Stripes Cardigan
King of the Forest
Traffic Report
Some new podcasts for you to enjoy!
Kino Knits
In a Sknit - rebooted as a one-woman video podcast with krisluvswool
Cultivate and Create - with mrsshoo (formerly of In a Sknit)
Unraveling with Greg and Joey
Thank you for a great four years of podcasting!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
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Happy New Year! Thank you all for a wonderful 2015 and here's to a great 2016!!
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket
Force Awakens Hat
Drive
Yeti Socks
Ripples 2.0
Gauge Matters in Crochet, too!
Party Bus
Dusting off the Party Bus to give away a copy of Skein Watch Socks by Kinoknits
Mary recently started a podcast of her own. I've listened to the first few episodes and this one will definitely find its way into my rotation!
Prairie Girls Knit & Spin
One Twisted Tree yarns
Enter to win in the Ravelry Group - Contest will close January 10th
Rearview Mirror
Recap of 2015 Goals
New-to-me Yarn Dyers added to the stash in 2015:
Kismet Fiberworks
One Twisted Tree
Twist Fiber Studio
Arne & Carlos
Gale's Art
Oh! Loops
Fab Funky Fibres
Looking ahead to 2016
Balance is the key word for this year
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
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A little late in getting this episode out to you all, but I hope you enjoy!
Your Mileage May Vary
Does the shorter daylight time in the winter months impact your knitting or crafting time?
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Antler Cardigan
Drive
Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket
Yoda from Star Wars Crochet
Trip Planner
Recreating a blanket that my great-grandma crocheted for me as a baby that was handed down to my middle brother
Party Bus
Dusting off the Party Bus to give away a copy of Skein Watch Socks by Kinoknits
**Note - after recording the episode, Mary let me know that she recently started a podcast of her own. I've listened to the first few episodes and this one will definitely find its way into my rotation!
Prairie Girls Knit & Spin
One Twisted Tree yarns
Enter to win in the Ravelry Group
Offroading
Carlos and I ventured up to Boston for the ND-BC game at Fenway Park and had a wonderful time!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
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Carlos and I thank you so much for all of the kind notes and messages after Episode 100's exciting news that I shared. This episode I have a couple FOs, a few WIPs, answer some questions about sweater knitting, and recap a wonderful day at NY State Sheep & Wool.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Newborn Vertebrae
Mama Vertebrae
Drive
Go Buffalo
DCS Pigskin Party
Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket
Addendum - Trip Planner - Bumble Socks for Carlos
Where Shall We Go Today?
A new segment to answer your questions. This episode I talk all about sweater knitting thanks to a question from Michelle ACTuallyKNITting
I mention Amy Herzog's books and Craftsy Class (keep in mind I am a Craftsy affiliate, so if you happen to purchase a class after clicking a link here, I do receive a small commission)
Road Trips
NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18
Jennie the Potter
Gale's Art
Dragonfly Fibers
Into the Whirled
***Come Find me on the Interwebs***
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
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This episode I am grateful for reaching 100 episodes, recap my 2015 goals, and share several new WIPs that have been under wraps for a bit. Stay tuned after the closing music for some previously unaired audio from the "sound check" before the pilot episode.
Rearview Mirror
Recap/Check-in for 2015 goals and #stashdownthrowdown
Drive
Mama Vertebrae
Halloween Socks
Arne & Carlos Socks
DCS Pigskin Party with BostonJen
A quick detour with news that will provide context to the next few WIPs
Newborn Vertebrae
Go Buffalo
Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket
Where Shall We Go Today?
A new segment to answer your questions. This episode I talk all about choosing projects for travel and vacation knitting
Road Trips
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 25-27
NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
A recap of Stash Dash, a few WIPs, a chat about knitting socks for Carlos, and gearing up for Notre Dame football!
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Stash Dash recap - Details in TheKnitGirllls group
Patons Kroy Stripes - first sock done
Tan House Brook Shawl
Twitterpated Socks
Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist
Sparkle Pony Socks
Vesper Intergalactic
Zigzagulars
Hitofude - Take Two
Congrats to Jasmin on her Stash Dash win AND the arrival of the newest Knitmore!
Drive
Pomme de pin
June's Favorite Cardigan
Mama Vertebrae
Frogged:
September Morn
Elfe
Berkshire Dolman
Where Shall We Go Today?
A new segment to answer your questions. This episode I talk all about knitting socks for Carlos and what I do differently.
Offroading
Notre Dame Football starts on Saturday!! Go Irish!!
Road Trips
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 25-27
NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18
***Come Find me on the Interwebs***
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Three FOs, a couple WIPs and a lot of WIP-talking
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Vesper Intergalactic
Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist
Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast
One Twisted Adventure - blog post from One Twisted Tree
These would count for ACTually KNITting's PALKAL
Hitofude - Take Two
Drive
Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group
Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going
Pomme de pin
June's Favorite Cardigan
Where Shall We Go Today?
A new segment to answer your questions. This week I talk all about my WIPs.
Road Trips
STITCHES Midwest - this weekend!
Stitch N Pitch at Citifield - August 16
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September
NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18
***Come Find me on the Interwebs***
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Socks as far as the eye can see! And Jen is a cheater...
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Rainbows Flying Off the Needles
Drive
Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group
Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going
Pomme de pin
operationclearthesockneedles
Vesper Intergalactic
Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist
Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree
Whiz Bang by MrsShoo from the In a Sknit podcast in Quaere Fibre Sparkle Sock in Vincent & The Doctor
Paton's Kroy Blue Ragg Stripe
Poste Yarn - Elm Street
Two Lane Highway Rage Socks in Voolenvine Yarns stored in my glove box in my Stitched by Jessalu BBT bag.
Little Mount Yarn Co. Exploding TARDIS
Lollipop - Whisker Lickin's
Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast
Oh Loops! and Fiber by Design
Yarngasm Video Podcast
Road Maps - Sock Edition
Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week I talk about non-wool based sock yarns
Grumperina's blog post
Cascade Fixation
Blue Moon Fiber Arts - Sock Candy
CoBaSi
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Rearview Mirror
Answered a question from the contest thread from earlier this year - DebKnits2 asked about my favorite project
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
This week I overcame technical difficulties to share lots of WIPs, an FO for Stash Dash, and a brief chat about how I care for my socks
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White
Total meterage for Stash Dash - 893.6 meters
Drive
Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group
Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going
The Ultimate Nerd Scarf (formerly Big Bang Theory Scarf) out of hibernation
Graph Paper website - Thank you to Larry in our Ravelry Group for sharing!
I mention the Around Your Neck KAL with Suburban Stitcher and Must Stash podcasts
Pomme de pin
Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree
Two Lane Highway Rage Socks in Voolenvine Yarns stored in my glove box in my Stitched by Jessalu BBT bag.
Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast
Oh Loops! and Fiber by Design
Yarngasm Video Podcast
Paton's Kroy Blue Ragg Stripe
Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist
Whiz Bang by MrsShoo from the In a Sknit podcast in Quaere Fibre Sparkle Sock in Vincent & The Doctor
Road Maps - Sock Edition
Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week I talk about how I care for my socks
Citric Acid soak
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop - June 25th-28th
Green Mountain Spinnery (Putney, VT)
Handknits (Brattleboro, VT)
Sheep & Shawl (Deerfield, MA)
Northampton Wools (Northampton, MA)
WEBS (Northampton, MA)
Marji's Yarncrafts (Granby, CT)
Creative Fibers LLC (Windsor, CT)
Village Wool (Glastonbury, CT)
Country Yarns (Wallingford, CT)
Knit New Haven (New Haven, CT)
The Yarn Barn LLC (Woodbridge, CT)
The Yarn Basket (Branford, CT)
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
This week it's a lot of smack talk about Stash Dash, lots of knitting, how to battle second sock syndrome, and a bit of offroading at the end. Enjoy!
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Tan House Brook Shawl by Boston Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast
This project could have counted for PALKAL with ACTuallyKnitting podcast if I had waited until June 1st to finish
Twitterpated Vanilla Socks
Total meterage for Stash Dash - 660.4
The LIST:
Drive
Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group
Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going
The Ultimate Nerd Scarf (formerly Big Bang Theory Scarf) out of hibernation
Graph Paper website - Thank you to Larry in our Ravelry Group for sharing!
Cambridge Shawl
King of the Forest
Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White
Two Lane Highway Rage Socks in Voolenvine Yarns
Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast
Oh Loops! and Fiber by Design
Yarngasm Video Podcast
June's Favorite Cardigan
Road Maps - Sock Edition
Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week I talk about second sock syndrome and how to overcome it
Shoutout to KDLB - Kristine from the Yarnings Podcast
Melissa Morgan Oakes - 2-at-a-time Socks
Two at a Time Video
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Offroading
Carlos and I are missing Disney World and help bring the Mouse home through podcasts
The DIS Unplugged
WDW Today
WDW Radio
See Ya Reel Soon
Disney Exchange
Enchanted Tiki Talk
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop - June 25th-28th
Green Mountain Spinnery (Putney, VT)
Handknits (Brattleboro, VT)
Sheep & Shawl (Deerfield, MA)
Northampton Wools (Northampton, MA)
WEBS (Northampton, MA)
Marji's Yarncrafts (Granby, CT)
Creative Fibers LLC (Windsor, CT)
Village Wool (Glastonbury, CT)
Country Yarns (Wallingford, CT)
Knit New Haven (New Haven, CT)
The Yarn Barn LLC (Woodbridge, CT)
The Yarn Basket (Branford, CT)
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Converting Toe-Up/Cuff-Down
Drive
Just like Prairie Girl Susie of the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast, I am holding WIPS as part of my Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group
Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going
Big Bang Theory Scarf out of hibernation
Graph Paper website - Thank you to Larry in our Ravelry Group for sharing!
Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio podcast. This project could count for PALKAL with ACTuallyKnitting podcast or the Around Your Neck KAL with Suburban Stitcher
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White
Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree
Twitterpated Vanilla Socks
June's Favorite Cardigan
King of the Forest
Road Maps - Sock Edition
Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week I (attempt to) answer the frequently asked question of how I convert cuff-down patterns to toe-up
Toe Up Gusset Heel formula
Skew Socks
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop - June 25th-28th
Green Mountain Spinnery (Putney, VT)
Handknits (Brattleboro, VT)
Sheep & Shawl (Deerfield, MA)
Northampton Wools (Northampton, MA)
WEBS (Northampton, MA)
Marji's Yarncrafts (Granby, CT)
Creative Fibers LLC (Windsor, CT)
Village Wool (Glastonbury, CT)
Country Yarns (Wallingford, CT)
Knit New Haven (New Haven, CT)
The Yarn Barn LLC (Woodbridge, CT)
The Yarn Basket (Branford, CT)
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
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Heels and Toes this week!
Drive
Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree
Twitterpated Vanilla Socks
Pomme de pin
Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group
September Morn - In a Sknit BabycocktailsKAL
Trip Planner
Big Bang Theory Scarf out of hibernation
Road Maps - Sock Edition
Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week is all about heels and toes - well, mostly heels
Clementine Socks with a Garter Stitch heel flap
Lara Neel Sock Architecture
Short Row Heel
Peasant heel discussion
OMG Heel
FishLipsKiss Heel
Double Gusset
Sweet Tomato Heel
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015
Stitched By JessaLu
Fat Cat Knits
TVKnittingPodcast
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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This week it's all about gauge!
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Rainbow Socks for Carlos in White Birch Fiber Arts Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow
Thanks again to Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls for a podcast-friendly name for this color way :-)
Megan Williams' OMG Heel
Drive
Stash Dash strategizing
Pomme de pin
Halloween Stripey Socks
Road Maps - Sock Edition
Over the course of the next several episodes, we are going to chat about socks. This episode the discussion is all about yarn and needles.
This week we talk about how much gauge can change the outcome of your socks.
Spring Forward Turned Vanilla
Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree
I mention my Valentine Socks out of Must Stash Yarns from the kit with Suburban Stitcher and Vintage Rose
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015
Kent Needle Arts Retreat - Kent, Connecticut - May 16-17, 2015
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Please note - there is a bit of extra background noise in this episode thanks to the rain and potholes...
Drive
Rainbow Socks for Carlos in White Birch Fiber Arts Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow
Thanks again to Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls for a podcast-friendly name for this color way :-)
Cargo
Checking in for #stashdownthrowdown
Down 289.8 yards, even after falling down at the One Twisted Tree yarn premiere a couple weeks ago
I'm also strategizing for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash
Road Maps - Sock Edition
Over the course of the next several episodes, we are going to chat about socks. This episode the discussion is all about yarn and needles.
Early on in the podcast, I did a few photo tutorials for circular knitting:
DPN Tutorial
Magic Loop
2 Circulars
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015
Kent Needle Arts Retreat - Kent, Connecticut - May 16-17, 2015
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
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Rainbows, rainbows everywhere this week!
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Rainbow Vanilla Socks in Quaere Fibre 10 Stripe Rainbow. Vanilla toe-up socks with Megan Williams' OMG Heel
Drive
Rainbow Socks for Carlos in White Birch Fiber Arts Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow
Spring Forward from Knitty Summer 2008
Road Maps
Over the course of the next several episodes, we are going to chat about socks. This episode the topic is where to get started.
Clara Parkes Knitters Book of Socks
Ann Budd Sock Knitting Master Class
Alice Yu Socktopus
Lara Neel Sock Architecture
The Party Bus - complete with snow tires! - Winners Announced
Celebrating 3 years of podcasting with a month-long giveaway in the Ravelry Group!
Dragonfly Fibers
Cooperative Press
Aila Grace Shawl from Jennifer Lassonde
Dream in Color Everlasting Sock
Fix-A-Stitch - a regular and lace set
Traffic Report
Congratulations to Danie on her expansion of One Twisted Tree to include beautiful hand-dyed yarn. The first update took place on March 13 - can't wait to see what Danie has in store for the future!
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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You've Arrived At Your Destination
Sorin by IrishGirlieKnits in Dragonfly Fibers Corgi
Flax by TinCanKnits in Dream in Color Everlasting DK
Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift
Drive
King of the Forest
Valentine Socks in Must Stash Yarns Je T'aime
Rainbow Vanilla Socks in Quaere Fibre 10 Stripe Rainbow. Vanilla toe-up socks with Megan Williams' OMG Heel
I mention the Suburban Stitcher Rainbow Along
Rearview Mirror
Checking in on my 2015 goals - so far so good!
Road Maps
Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis.
Earlier this week I reviewed Dream in Color Everlasting DK, which I knit up in Flax by TinCanKnits
The Party Bus - complete with snow tires!
Celebrating 3 years of podcasting with a month-long giveaway in the Ravelry Group!
Dragonfly Fibers
Cooperative Press
Aila Grace Shawl from Jennifer Lassonde
Dream in Color Everlasting Sock
Fix-A-Stitch - a regular and lace set
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
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This week I continue tallying the WIP count, review Silver Spun yarn and put snow tires on the Party Bus. Enjoy!
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Monkey Socks for Me
Halloween Socks for Carlos
Drive
Dad's Hat
Sorin by IrishGirlieKnits in Dragonfly Fibers Corgi
Sorin Fingerless Gloves
King of the Forest
Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift
Road Maps
Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis.
During the Blizzard I posted a review of Feel Good Yarn Company's Silver Spun
The Party Bus - complete with snow tires!
Celebrating 3 years of podcasting with a month-long giveaway!
Dragonfly Fibers
Cooperative Press
Aila Grace Shawl from Jennifer Lassonde
Traffic Report
Congrats to Ravelry for reaching 5 million registered users!
I mention that I have been listening to the back catalogue of Cast On
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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This week I keep tally of my WIPs, mention some beach-inspired yarn, and recap Vogue Knitting Live 2015 - enjoy!
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Your Heart is Full of Unwashed Socks - You're a Mean One socks
Straight as an Arrow Hat in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK
I mention Club Dragonfly
Drive
Dad's Hat
Sorin by IrishGirlieKnits in Dragonfly Fibers Corgi
Evergreen Socks by Madeline Gannon of The Little Mount Yarn Company The hashtag is #EvergreenSocksKAL on Instagram. I am knitting these out of Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Giving Tree
King of the Forest
Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift
Road Maps
Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis.
Last week, I reviewed A Good Yarn Sarasota's Exclusive Yarn from Lorna's Laces
Road Trips
Vogue Knitting Live - Seamless Knit Doll class with Susan B. Anderson (and BostonJen!)
Mary, Millie, and Morgan
We met up with Maria from Subway Knits and Kristen from Yarngasm in the One Geek to Craft Them All booth
The Stephen & Steven Mix Tape Tour fashion show was a lot of fun!
Kismet Fiber Works
The Yarn Company
Socks that Rock
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
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The first episode of 2015 recorded from the comfort of my living room. I mention that I am wearing my Dark & Stormy to keep warm
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Your Heart is Full of Unwashed Socks - You're a Mean One socks
Spacious OMG Heel by Megan Williams from the Expanding CommuKnitty socks. I couldn't find a free-standing pattern for this version of the OMG heel, but if there is one, please let me know.
Judy's Magic Cast On
Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off
Drive
Dad's Hat
WIPs, WIPs, and more WIPs - #WIPcrackin15 and #WIPknitdown2015
I mention Sarah from In a sKnit and Amy from Stockinette Zombies
Needle Inventory
Trip Planner
King of the Forest
Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift
Commuter Knitter Finish-along - winners announced
Wollmeise from my stash
Cargo
Annual Airing Out of the Stash:
All put away:
My Yarn Stash March 2007
Flash Your Stash thread on Ravelry
Road Maps
Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis.
Last week, I reviewed Manos Lace
Road Trips
Vogue Knitting Live - Seamless Knit Doll class with Susan B. Anderson (and BostonJen!)
Welcome to any new listeners who have recently found the podcast. And thank you to the Knitmores for featuring the show in their 12 Days of Podcasts last week!
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A retrospective of my 2014 yarn crafting adventures and a look ahead to 2015. Recorded on Monday, December 29th, 2014. Released January 1, 2015 - Happy New Year!
You've Arrived At Your Destination
2014 Finished Objects (no, you cannot do the same organizing in the stash page that you can in the project page and queue)
4 pairs of socks - 3 for me, 1 for Carlos
2 sweaters - Hitofude and Ginny's Cardigan
3 kids' sweaters
1 hat
1 cowl
1 bedspread
I mention The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast and their "Legend-Prairie" project.
Drive
14 WIPs started in 2014
Oranje
Elfe
Pomme de pin
6 pairs Socks, socks and more socks
2 hats
1 Kids' sweater
1 pair mitts
1 shawl
Rearview Mirror - 2014 Goals
Bring back old WIPs - of the 12 FOs this year, 3 were old WIPs, but the Mario Blanket should count for quite a few!
More socks for me - 3 new pairs added to the sock drawer
Thoughtful with yarn purchases - I did well up until recently
Expand my skills
The one I couldn't remember was to knit more sweaters for myself - finished 2 and cast on 3 more
Trip Planner - 2015 Goals
Knit through my 30 (!!) WIPs - tackle them one at a time to chip away at them
Knit from stash
Knit from pattern library
More socks for Carlos
Sweater or vest for Carlos
Finish cross stitch projects
Road Map to Achieve 2015 Goals
Search within myself - a theme for me both inside and outside my crafting life
Shopping from my WIPs, stash and pattern library
Road Trips
CT Sheep and Wool
Stitch n Pitch
Stitches East (which, sadly, has been cancelled for 2015 in Hartford)
Rhinebeck
Thank you to all of you for a wonderful 2014 and a great year for the podcast despite the bumpy ride
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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A shorter episode recorded the day after Thanksgiving. Here you have a bit of a Turkey Day recap, some knitting, and a bit of off-roading
Jen's Eggnog Ice Cream Recipe
2 cups eggnog
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla Extract
1 tsp rum Extract
Cinnamon to taste
Nutmeg to taste
Combine eggnog and heavy cream in a large bowl. Add extracts, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir until combined. Refrigerate for 2 hours (or longer). Freeze in your ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. In my Cuisinart, it takes about 20 minutes or so.
Drive
NaKniSweMo - Pomme de Pin
Christmas Stripey Socks for Me
Desert Vista Dyeworks
*Correction on the stripes - Green, White, Green, Red, Green, Black
Your Heart is Full of Unwashed Socks
Irish Girlie Knits - We Do Not Have A Knitting Problem
Sorin
Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014
Down Cellar Studio Pig Skin Party
Trip Planner
Connectivity Gloves
SilverSpun
Offroading
Christmas Celebration Sampler - Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery
Picture This Plus
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Where has November gone?! I recorded this episode on November 6th and whoosh, here we are on December 3rd. Also, I have recorded Episode 84 already, so be on the lookout for that one this weekend!
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Chanchito by Kristen Jancuk
Drive
Halloween Socks - His
Halloween Socks - Hers
Elfe
NaKniSweMo - Pomme de Pin
Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014
Down Cellar Studio Pig Skin Party
Knitting Room!
Destash Page
Road Trips
Rhinebeck 2014
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
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You've Arrived At Your Destination
Ginny's Cardigan
Drive
Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released
Elfe - #sknitalong14 with Kristi and Sarah from In a Sknit
Halloween Socks
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock
Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014
Down Cellar Studio Pig Skin Party
Party Bus
Winner announced!
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-) The coupon code runs through November 1st.
There is also a giveaway in the Ravelry group for Sock Architecture by Lara Neel running through October 23rd.
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Learn to Spin with Janel Laidman
The Other Side of Weldon's Practical Needlework with Franklin Habit
If You Can Draw It, You Can Design It with Patty Lyons
Highland Handmades
White Birch Fiber Arts
Namaste
A Hundred Ravens
Holiday Yarns
Twisted Fiber Art
Verdant Gryphon
LYDIA Yarn
Road Trips
NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th. Mom and I will be there. Don't forget to say hi if you see me wandering
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
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This week I have a little bit of knitting, a lot of planning, a new yarn to share with you, and I get a bit personal. Enjoy!
Drive
DNF - Basic Fingerless Mitts - too warm at the game to wear them any way. Stay tuned for cooler temperatures
Worked on Ginny's Cardigan button band.
Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released
Elfe - #sknitalong14 with Kristi and Sarah from In a Sknit
Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014
Trip Planner
To Knit List or "Getting My Rear in Gear"
Halloween Socks
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Down Cellar Studio Pig Skin Party
Two Lane Highway Rage socks
Traffic Report
Red Barn Yarn Name That Yarn contest. More details on the Commuter Knitter blog how you can request a free sample of the yarn as well as enter the contest. Good luck!
Offroading
This week I get a bit personal about my love of Notre Dame.
Party Bus
Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock
Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-) The coupon code runs through November 1st.
There is also a giveaway in the Ravelry group for Sock Architecture by Lara Neel running through October 23rd.
Road Trips
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Check out Maria's Road to Rhinebeck series on the Subway Knits blog and podcast. Really great interviews to get you geared up for the festival!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
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This week I chat about the right side to place buttons, test out a luxury yarn, and review Sock Architecture. Enjoy!
Drive
Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Picked up stitches for Ginny's Cardigan button bands.
Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released
Test driving Zealana AIR Marle yarn in a pair of Fingerless Mitts. Thank you to Zealana and Yarn Sisters for providing a ball of this luxury yarn for my review. You can find a detailed review, with photos on the blog.
Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014
Road Maps
In light of ALL the socks I have on the needles that I discussed last week, I thought it appropriate to review Sock Architecture by Lara Neel of Math4Knitters blog. You definitely will hear more about this book in the weeks to come as I give a few of the heels and toes a try. Thank you to Cooperative Press for providing a copy of the eBook for review -- and a copy for you, too. Enter to win a copy in the Commuter Knitter Podcast Ravelry group.
Party Bus
Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-) The coupon code runs through November 1st.
Road Trips
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Some Rhinebeck recap episodes to get you geared up for the festival:
Down Cellar Studio - Episode 18 - Rhinebeck Relived and Episode 37 - Rhinebeck Round 2
High Fiber Diet - Episode 91 - Road Trip to Rhinebeck and Episode 92 - Recap
Knitmore Girls - Episode 74 - Rhinebeck in a Nut Shell
SavvyGirls - Episode 60 - The Third Rhinebeck
TVKnitting Podcast - The Rhinebeck Episode and Episode 33 (this is the one with the restaurant recommendations!)
Twin Set Designs - Episode 4 - Rhinebeck Review
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Drive
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Monkey Socks
Two Lane Highway Rage by Sarah Stevens of Oh! Loops yarn & Fiber By Design podcast in Voolenvine Yarns (and it's Blitzed Fingering, not Glitz - oops) by Kristin from YarnGasm podcast
Actually Knitting PALKAL - the official dates are July 1 - October 1, 2014
Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released
Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014
I think I need to make some lists like I did for Stash Dash - one for this and one for the Down Cellar Studio PigSkinParty. Thank you to cozycapecottage for posting about the FAL on her blog.
Party Bus
Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock
Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-) The coupon code runs through November 1st.
Don't forget about the giveaway for Mystic Shawls full review on the blog that runs until September 17th - just one day left!
Road Maps
Review of New American Knits by Amy Christoffers. Thank you to F+W Media and Interweave Press for providing a copy for my review.
New American Knits
By Amy Christoffers
Interweave / F+W; $24.99
http://bit.ly/1jjllAg
Traffic Report
Podcasts I Enjoy - Video Edition
Road Trips
Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
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Drive
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Monkey Socks
Down Cellar Studio PigSkinParty
Two Lane Highway Rage by Sarah Stevens of Oh! Loops yarn & Fiber By Design podcast in Voolenvine Yarns (and it's Blitzed Fingering, not Glitz - oops) by Kristin from YarnGasm podcast
Actually Knitting PALKAL - the official dates are July 1 - October 1, 2014
Party Bus
Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock
Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-)
Don't forget about the giveaway for Mystic Shawls full review on the blog that runs until September 17th.
Trip Planner
Finish-along in the podcast group - thanks to maggievienna for the suggestion! If you have projects started before September 1 and need some motivation to finish them before the end of the year, then join us!
That said, I still have the itch to cast on Elfe for the #sknitalong with Kristi and Sarah from In a Sknit
Traffic Report
Podcasts I Enjoy - Audio Edition 2014
Stay tuned to the blog later this week for the Video edition of the list
Road Trips
Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
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Drive
Camp Loopy 2014
Ginny's Cardigan in a Fat Squirrel Project Bag
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie
Trip Planner
Tan House Brook
Monkey Socks
Halloween Socks
Oranje
Dad's Hat
June's Favorite Cardigan
Your Mileage May Vary
Who knows what I was trying to ask during this segment? Really just thinking aloud about monogamous knitting vs. polyamorous knitting. Maybe we should call it focused knitting? Anyway, if you could follow my train of thought, feel free to share in this week's episode thread in the Ravelry group.
Road Maps
Check out the blog for a review of Modern Baby Crochet by Stacey Trock
Don't forget about the giveaway for Mystic Shawls full review on the blog
Road Trips
Yarn Garden, Littleton, NH
Lots of goodies!
Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm
Western CT Yarn Crawl - Facebook - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Hitofude out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Volga for Camp Loopy Project 2
Mario Bedspread
TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
Drive
Camp Loopy 2014
Ginny's Cardigan
Purloining my own show notes from last year when I talked about subbing a different yarn that is not the same gauge:
How to substitute yarn of a different gauge in a pattern. A little bit of math is involved, but it's not too difficult. Pattern gauge - 4 sts per inch Personal gauge - 4.5 - 5 sts per inch Stitches at the bust to get desired size, which in this case for me is 34: x sts/34" = 5sts/1" x = 345 x = 170 sts This will be the number of stitches needed across bust to get the desired 34" bust measurement. Next, look through the pattern to find which size gives that number of stitches at the bust. Use the numbers for that size in order to get the size I want. Rearview Mirror*
Camp Loopy 2013 - where are they now?
Narragansett
Road Maps
Review of Mystic Shawls by Anna Dalvi, released by Cooperative Press
Check out my full review on the blog with a chance to win an e-copy for yourself!
Hop on the Party Bus
Congratulations to the winder of the giveaway for a cube sock bag by Sue and Sandy of Prairie Bag Works on Etsy. Thank you again to Sue and Sandy for providing the bag for the giveaway!
Road Trips
Bridgewater Country Fair - August 15-17, 2014
Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
NYS Sheep & Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Winding Cable Knee Socks - Camp Loopy #1 finished with one day to spare!
515 yds / 471 m done for Stash Dash brings my total to 851 yds / 778 m
Bridgewater Country Fair
I mention Michelle from the ACTually Knitting Podcast
I talk a bit about podcasters being competitive with one another. I mention the Knitmore Girls, In a Sknit, Knitting Butterflies, and the Prairie Girls - all of whom have competitive spirits
Drive
TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
Camp Loopy 2014
Hitofude out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Volga for Camp Loopy Project 2
Granny Square blanket
Current square count (as of recording) - 207/252 squares crocheted; 165 seamed up. Decided to start seaming and ran with that motivation while it lasts!
Trip Planner
Camp Loopy #3 - favorite color
I chose the Three Irish Girls Kells Sport Merino in Land of Happy. I will knit either Ginny's Cardigan or Pomme de pin.
Rearview Mirror
Camp Loopy 2013 - where are they now?
And So Are You? by Rose Beck
Hop on the Party Bus
Congratulations to the winner of the InfiniTAM by Deborah Tomasello!
New Giveaway for a cube sock bag by Sue and Sandy of Prairie Bag Works on Etsy
Road Trips
Bridgewater Country Fair - August 15-17, 2014
Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm
Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
No new FOs this time. Stash Dash total stands at 336 yards / 307 m
Drive
TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
Camp Loopy 2014
Project #1 - Winding Cable Socks in Cascade Heritage Paints in Briar Rose
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast
Changing course for Stash Dash - the Granny Square blanket will yield 4356 yards / 3981 m !!
Current square count (as of recording) - 180 of 252 squares. Plan is to crochet 3 squares per day to leave me 19 days for seaming.
Trip Planner
Camp Loopy # 2 - knit or crochet something that reminds you of your favorite place to relax. I will be knitting Hitofude out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Volga. Reminds me of my favorite photo from our honeymoon in Disney World
Rearview Mirror
Checking in to see how I am doing with my goals/guidelines for 2014
Bring more WIPs / UFOs into rotation
More sweaters
More socks for me
Thoughtful yarn purchases
Expand knitting / crochet skills
Road Maps - Review
Big Book of Crochet Stitches by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss
Retails for $14.99 for the eBook, 19.99 for both the print & eBook from ShopMartingale.com
You can find my written review here.
Hop on the Party Bus
Enter in the group to win a copy of InfiniTAM by Deborah Tomasello
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop - June 26-29 - Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy
Halloween Socks
Monkey Socks with OMG heel from Blurred Lines by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies
Drive
TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde (BostonJen from Down Cellar Studio)
Cambridge Shawl by Carol Sunday
Camp Loopy 2014
Project #1 - Winding Cable Socks in Cascade Heritage Paints in Briar Rose
Hop on the Party Bus
Enter in the group to win a copy of InfiniTAM by Deborah Tomasello
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop - June 26-29 - Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Monkey by Cookie A in Lorna's Laces Solemate
Drive
The Monkeys that started as Pomatomus in Holiday Yarns
Trip Planner
TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Cambridge Shawl by Carol Sunday
Berkshire Dolman
Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy
New Projects for this summer:
Barrett by Veronik Avery
Pomme de Pin by Amy Christoffers
Tan House Brook by Jen of Down Cellar Studio
Camp Loopy 2014
Project #1 - Winding Cable Socks in Cascade Heritage Paints in Briar Rose
Road Trip Recap/Cargo
Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival - April 26th - Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon CT
Stitched by JessaLu
Sheep buttons from Nifty Thrifty Dry Goods
Carlos's Birthday Trip to WEBS
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop - June 26-29 - Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Drive
Hat for Dad
Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter.
New LYS in Newtown, CT - The Sheep Shoppe!! (Facebook page)
Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy. I mention EmilyStraw from the Knitting Butterflies Podcast and Susie from the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast
Monkey by Cookie A in Lorna's Laces Solemate
Cargo
Holiday Yarns Flock Sock - a surprise from my husband!
Your Mileage May Vary
What are your preferred sock needles? DPN's, magic loop, 2 circs, small circs? Let us know in this week's episode thread in the Ravelry group
Road Maps
I talk about winding yarn twice to relieve some of the tension in the cake of yarn - thank you to a wonderful listener for the suggestion! I mention the Dark Matter Knits podcast by Elizabeth Green Musselman
Traffic Report
Deborah Tomasello is writing a book about our knitting stories. If you are interested in contributing please send an email to Deborah (coedeborah [at] aol [dot] com) with the following:
Name____________________________________________
Ravelry Name_____________________________________
Email Address_____________________________________
Phone #__________________________________________
Please contribute to this book effort. My idea is to gather experiences from the knitting/crocheting community around the world and compile them into a book. We all have so much in common. It will be fun to read our sisters’ and brothers’ experiences:
Write a one-page summary that includes one or more of the following:
Why I knit*
What knitting means to me
A knitting anecdote-- funny or otherwise
Personal history or story related to the topic
Knitting Inspiration
Pictures (JPEGs) of your work or anything knitting-related (Please own copyright privileges of anything shown)
Knitting Aspirations
Stash Commentary
Knitting Pros/Cons
Unfortunately, I will not be able to use all of the submissions. If I choose to use yours, I will notify you and present you with a permission to publish form for your signature.
Thank you, and have fun!
Deborah Tomasello
CoeDeborah@aol.com
I use the word “knit” to include knitting and/or crocheting
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival - April 26th - Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon CT
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Lucy Takes Manhattan out of Jill Draper Makes Stuff.
Lovey Dovey Honey Cowl in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK. Dana is also the co-hostess of the Just One More Row podcast
Long Tail Cast On with two strands
Drive
Straight as an Arrow Hat in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK
Hat for Dad
Cargo
Yarns in my stash that I am destashing
Your Mileage May Vary
How should I store my partially used balls of yarn? Rewind out of the cake & back to a skein? Leave as is?
Carpool
Podcaster Throwdown
Streetspun Yarnbomb for the Kids
Ravellenics 2014 - Team Sasquatch
Argyle-ympic Scarf
Yeti
Offroading
The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery - Once Upon a Time Sampler
XStitchMyHeart on Etsy - Star Wars
(since I'm posting this after Valentine's Day, I am happy to report that Carlos LOVES the cross-stitch and can't wait to hang it up in his room)
WeeLittleStitches - Amy & Sheldon
A Link to the Past Map
Super Mario World Cross Stitch
Traffic Report
In Sheep's Clothing Yarn Shop
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Back after my Christmas/New Year hiatus.
Drive
Granny Square Afghan
Owlet
I take a detour to talk about the Downcast app
I mention the Knitmore Girls Matchy-Matchy KAL and Knitting in Circles
Stripey Socks for Carlos out of Patons Kroy
Lucy Takes Manhattan out of Jill Draper Makes Stuff. Unfortunately I am (was) not able to make it to Vogue Knitting Live this weekend.
Check Engine Light
Hat for Dad
Cargo
Chatting a little about stash management
Flash Your Stash thread on Ravelry
Offroading
The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery - Once Upon a Time Sampler
Carpool
Podcaster Throwdown
Streetspun Yarnbomb for the Kids
Ravellenics 2014 - Team Sasquatch
Argyle-ympic Scarf
Yeti
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Here we are at the final episode for 2013. I look back at 2013 and look forward to 2014. See you in the New Year!
You've Arrived at Your Destination
I recap some of the highlights of my 22(!!) finished objects for this year
Neutral
Let's talk about some UFOs/WIPs that I'd like to bring back into rotation next year
Drive
Christmas Stripey socks for me
Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
For Good by Megan Williams
Trip Planner
Browsing through my queue and pondering what's next
Cargo
Chatting a little about stash
Party Bus
Winners announced for the Thankful Giveaway - if you won, contact me on Ravelry to claim your prize!
Unofficial "Goals" for 2014
Bring more UFOs/WIPs back into rotation and off the needles
More sweaters
More socks for me
Continue to be thoughtful with yarn purchases
Continue to expand my knitting and especially my crochet skills
Happy Holidays - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families!!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
This year I have a lot for which to be thankful - including for all of you! Enjoy your family time this holiday season.
Reminder - Cascadia contest will remain open until Saturday November 30th over in the Ravelry Group.
Next episode will drop around 12/11 and will be the final episode for 2013.
Drive
Christmas Stripey socks for me
Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Check Engine Light
Batman Hat for nephew
Cargo
Club Dragonfly - Djinni Sock in Jack Skellington
Party Bus
An impromptu giveaway over in the Commuter Knitter Podcast group. Share with us for what you are thankful this year to enter to win a pattern or skein of yarn. Winners will be selected by random number generator on December 11, 2013 for the next episode. Must be a member of the group to win. One post per person, please.
Carpool
Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014
Officially endorsing Team Knitmore based on your votes!
Offroading
Fighting Time Lords T-shirt
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Thank you so much to everyone who reached out over the last month between episodes. I know I probably sound like a broken record with "life getting in the way of the podcast", but that has been my reality over the last several months. And given that this episode was recorded Monday, November 11th and only being released on Saturday November 16th, it still hasn't let up. Going forward in an attempt to keep a regular schedule, I am officially switching to an every-other-week recording schedule. The weekly schedule just is not feasible right now. There will be a planned hiatus from mid-December until after the first of the new year when I'll resume recording every other week. Again, thank you for bearing with me and understanding.
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down
Yellow Beanie for my Mom
My 30 Day Sweater project - Preppy in Pink
Drive
NaKniSweMo Ravelry Group
Berkshire Dolman Sweater
Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Big Bang Theory Scarf
Road Maps
Review of Cascadia by Amanda Milne and Fiona McLean. Thank you to the folks at Cooperative Press for providing a copy for me to review and a copy for you! Enter in the group for a chance to win. You must be a member of the group to be eligible.
Carpool
Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014
I will not host a team, so which team should we endorse/support? Take the poll in the group and let me know! Will make my endorsement on the next episode in about 2 weeks
Road Trips
Western CT Yarn Crawl - October 4-7, 2013
NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY
STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
This week I had the privilege of sitting down with Benjamin Levisay for the podcast (no, I was not driving as I recorded!) Benjamin is CEO of XRX, Inc., the company behind Knitter's magazine, XRX Books and STITCHES Expos. He also hosts his own weekly podcast, Fiber Hooligan, where he interviews the best and brightest in the industry. Today, Benjamin is in the interviewee chair as we chat about STITCHES, Halos of Hope, and the Podcaster Throwdown.
Links to check out:
Find Benjamin - Twitter (@BenjaminXRX) - Facebook - Ravelry
XRX, Inc.
Knitter's
XRX Books
STITCHES
Fiber Hooligan - BlogTalk Radio - Ravelry Group - Facebook Group
Halos of Hope
Drew Emborsky's Chemo Cap Challenge
Podcaster Throwdown
Don't forget to vote in the thread for Episode 64 for which team gets the official Commuter Knitter podcast endorsement. Voting will stay open for another week or so. As of today, the following teams are participating:
KnottyGirls Knitcast, Ravelry Group
Knitmore Girls Podcast, Ravelry Group
Craftlit, Ravelry Group
Read, Set, Knit, WEBs Ravelry Group
Yarn on Tap, Ravelry Group
Knit Knit Cafe, Ravelry Group
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Thank you so much to everyone who reached out over the last month between episodes. Everything is OK and I am glad to be back chatting with you!
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Classic WWII Watch Cap for Little Brother (I forgot to take a photo before taping up the box...)
Drive
Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using
Christmas Stripe-y Socks for me
Susan B. Anderson's sock drawer - this post was all the way back in March. My how time flies!
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Knit Pro charting site
Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down
Road Maps
30 Day Sweater Challenge
Raglan Shaping Video Tutorial (part of the promotional tour in September)
Link to Free Sweater Planning Guide (with coupon code for 25% off the 30 Day Sweater ebook)
30 Day Sweater Ravelry Group
My 30 Day Sweater project
Traffic Report
New and new-to-me video podcasts that I've been watching lately
Paprika Purls - YouTube
Elly's Knit (In)sanity - iTunes
In a sKnit - iTunes
Carpool
The Crochet Dude's Chemo Cap challenge
New England Halos of Hope - holiday caps for pediatric centers in October and November. Let me know if you want to knit or crochet some holiday caps and we'll get a KAL/CAL going!
Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014
I will not host a team, so which team should we endorse/support? Take the poll in the group and let me know!
Road Trips
Western CT Yarn Crawl - October 4-7, 2013
NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY
STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3
Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme
Ribbit by Susan B. Anderson - free pattern available at Spud & Chloe blog
Drive
Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using
Gnome Acres in Witches Brew
Big Bang Theory Scarf
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Quince & Co. Lark in Dogwood
Cargo
Wollmeise DK from The Loopy Ewe - colorway is Magnolie Dark
Traffic Report
New podcasts that I've been listening to during my commute
Prairie Girls Knit and Spin hosted by Danie and Susie - Ravelry Group
Stitched Together hosted by Chrissy - Ravelry Group - Crafting Library KAL
Knotty Girls Knitcast hosted by Jen and Laura - Ravelry Group
Carpool
Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014
The Crochet Dude's Chemo Cap challenge
New England Halos of Hope - holiday caps for pediatric centers in October and November. Let me know if you want to knit or crochet some holiday caps and we'll get a KAL/CAL going!
Road Trips
I entered my NY Cardigan and Frost Tapestry Hat in the Needlework Contest at the Bridgewater Fair and won a blue & yellow ribbon!
Newtown Arts Festival - September 21-22, 2013
Western CT Yarn Crawl - October 4-7, 2013
NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY
STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Drive
Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3
Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme
Road Maps
Swatching in the Round - the cheater's way
Your Mileage May Vary
The Rhinebeck Sweater - share your thoughts and opinions about the tradition of knitting a Rhinebeck (or other festival) Sweater over in the Ravelry Group.
Round the Twist episode where Carin shares her "Rhinebeck Sweater Tale of Woe".
Traffic Report
Congrats to John and Dave for reaching their Kickstarter Campaign goal - can't wait to see what they have in store for Wooly 2.0!
Martine of the iMake podcast and blog released her first issue of the iMake Magazine - available from her Etsy and Craftsy shops
Deborah Tomasello of Colorworks by Debi released her first book - Wrapped in Color Stranded Knitting for the 21st Century available as a Ravelry download.
Vote for Yarnover Truck, the Loopy Ewe and other knitting related small businesses for the Intuit Small Business Big Game contest.
Offroading
ND Cross-Stitch
Road Trips
I am entering my NY Cardigan and Frost Tapestry Hat in the Needlework Contest at the Bridgewater Country Fair this weekend. Wish me luck! (Carlos safely delivered my knits this evening!)
Newtown Arts Festival - September 21-22, 2013
NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY
STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2
Trip Planner/Cargo
Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 starts August 1
Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme
Your Mileage May Vary
Follow up from last week - I found the ND Cross Stitch!
Offroading
ND Football starts this month!!
Having lots of fun with my new toy - my pink Cuisinart ice cream maker. I mention the ice cream blog post by Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls that I had saved for this occasion.
Road Trips
Thankfully I remembered about the Bridgewater Country Fair Needlework entry before they were due in! I am entering my NY Cardigan and Frost Tapestry Hat. Wish me luck!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Drive
Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2
Trip Planner/Cargo
Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 starts August 1
Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme
I interrupt Trip Planner & Cargo with a tale of tangles trying to wind yarn with the husband.
Road Maps
Substituting the DK for worsted is turning out OK - so far!
Your Mileage May Vary
What other non-fibery crafty endeavors do you pursue? I mention my scrapbooking and a desire to dust off my cross-stitch skills. Come share some inspiration in the Ravelry Group!
No such luck locating the ND Cross Stitch - wasn't where I thought it was. Will search over the weekend and post a photo when I find it.
Traffic Report
Wooly 2.0 is coming! Check out their Kickstarter Campaign for all the details about the new features that will be available soon for iOS. I also wrote about it two weeks ago.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Project Number 1
Color Affection
Drive
Big Bang Theory Scarf
Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2
Road Maps
How to substitute yarn of a different gauge in a pattern. A little bit of math is involved, but it's not too difficult.
Pattern gauge - 4 sts per inch
Personal gauge - 4.5 - 5 sts per inch
Stitches at the bust to get desired size, which in this case for me is 34:
x sts/34" = 5sts/1"
x = 34*5
x = 170 sts
This will be the number of stitches needed across bust to get the desired 34" bust measurement. Next, look through the pattern to find which size gives that number of stitches at the bust. Use the numbers for that size in order to get the size I want.
I did not mention during this episode, but my row gauge is almost the same as the suggested pattern gauge. However, since this is a top down sweater, I can adjust the rows up or down as needed to get the right length.
Cargo
Trifecta of Awesome - Keegan Lane Yarns
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page
Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT
Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA
Northampton Wools Northampton, MA
WEBS Northampton, MA
Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT
Creative Fibers Windsor, CT
Yarnover Avon, CT
Village Wools Glastonbury, CT
Knit New Haven New Haven, CT
Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT
The Yarn Basket Branford, CT
Tour de Fleece - June 29th-July 21st
Team Sasquatch
Traffic Report - a new segment (named on the fly while recording this episode) where I will share any news that may not fit directly in another segment
Wooly 2.0 is coming! Check out their Kickstarter Campaign for all the details about the new features that will be available soon for iOS. I also wrote about it earlier today.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Drive
Color Affection
And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Project Number 1
Trip Planner
Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2
Neutral
Big Bang Theory Scarf
Your Mileage May Vary
Let's talk about managing all those WIPs!
I mention the Surprise Granny Square crochet project that has been "on the hook" for a long time
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page
Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT
Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA
Northampton Wools Northampton, MA
WEBS Northampton, MA
Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT
Creative Fibers Windsor, CT
Yarnover Avon, CT
Village Wools Glastonbury, CT
Knit New Haven New Haven, CT
Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT
The Yarn Basket Branford, CT
Tour de Fleece - June 29th-July 21st
Team Sasquatch
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
I have missed you all over the last few weeks - thank you for sticking with me!
Carpool
Wrap-up from the Cosmic Knittas International Yarnbombing Day installation - many thanks to everyone who contributed either by sending knitted & crocheted items or through your encouragement over the weekend. We still have few pieces left to put up later this week, so stay tuned!
Article from The Newtown Bee
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb
Drive
Color Affection
And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy
Stripey Socks for Me - btw the colorway was Whisker Lickin'
Cargo
Dragonfly Fibers Dragon Sock - Club Dragonfly May 2013 shipment - Dr. Frankenstein
Antrea by Ann Weaver
Rearview Mirror
Cherry Tree Hill Sock Yarn that cannot decide what it wants to be when it grows up. In the episode I mention the Jaywalkers and River Valley Socks. As I was browsing Ravelry while typing shownotes, I found another pair of socks that I attempted to knit with this yarn, too. By the way - the Jaywalker pattern is still available as a free Ravelry download.
Your Mileage May Vary
Let's talk about stash!
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page
Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT
Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA
Northampton Wools Northampton, MA
WEBS Northampton, MA
Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT
Creative Fibers Windsor, CT
Yarnover Avon, CT
Village Wools Glastonbury, CT
Knit New Haven New Haven, CT
Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT
The Yarn Basket Branford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Thank you for bearing with me through the delays thanks to my technical difficulties with my new recording gizmo (Zoom H2n Handy Recorder). My thoughts and prayers to the people of Moore, OK affected by Monday's tornado.
Drive
June's Favorite Cardigan
Color Affection
Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb
Cargo
Trifecta of Awesome - Fibernymph Dyeworks
The Loopy Ewe - Camp Loopy - Ravelry Group
Shalimar Yarns Breathless
And So Are You Shawl by Rose Beck
Rearview Mirror
Traveling Woman
Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page
Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT
Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA
Northampton Wools Northampton, MA
WEBS Northampton, MA
Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT
Creative Fibers Windsor, CT
Yarnover Avon, CT
Village Wools Glastonbury, CT
Knit New Haven New Haven, CT
Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT
The Yarn Basket Branford, CT
STITCHES East - Registration is OPEN. I will be taking Snip & Zip: Steeks and Zippers with Franklin Habit.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Thank you for joining me for a stay-cation edition of the podcast - a little delayed due to an FO and new podcasting equipment (Zoom H2N Handy Recorder)!
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Rocky Coast
Drive
Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb
Neutral
Color Affection
Surprise Granny Square project
Trip Planner
June's Favorite Cardigan
Rearview Mirror
February Lady Sweater
Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Offroading - flattered that the Knitmore Girls purloined this segment in their episode last week, but I'm taking it back this episode to talk about the television show that Carlos and I have been watching recently (in essence purloining the "TV" part of the TVKnittingPodcast)
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page
Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT
Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA
Northampton Wools Northampton, MA
WEBS Northampton, MA
Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT
Creative Fibers Windsor, CT
Yarnover Avon, CT
Village Wools Glastonbury, CT
Knit New Haven New Haven, CT
Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT
The Yarn Basket Branford, CT
STITCHES East - class brochure available May 14, 2013; registration opens May 20th.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Getting back on track with a regular mid-week episode.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Go Buffalo - a.k.a. Baby-sweater-in-a-week
Drive
Rocky Coast
Rearview Mirror
New York Cardigan
Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters. Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic.
This week's question is: How far would you go for a fiber-related event (whether festival, convention, or retreat)?
Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Road Trips
I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page
Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT
Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA
Northampton Wools Northampton, MA
WEBS Northampton, MA
Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT
Creative Fibers Windsor, CT
Yarnover Avon, CT
Village Wools Glastonbury, CT
Knit New Haven New Haven, CT
Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT
The Yarn Basket Branford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Continued thoughts and prayers to my friends in Boston.
Drive
Rocky Coast
June's Favorite Cardigan
Stripey Socks for Me
Witches Brew Socks for Carlos
Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters. Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic.
This week's question is: To Club or Not to Club - share your experiences and thoughts about yarn, fiber, bag or any other knitting related clubs
Trifecta of Awesome
Highland Handmades
Keegan Lane Yarns
Fibernymph Dyeworks
Dragonfly Fibers
Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep & Wool
I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page
Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT
Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA
Northampton Wools Northampton, MA
WEBS Northampton, MA
Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT
Creative Fibers Windsor, CT
Yarnover Avon, CT
Village Wools Glastonbury, CT
Knit New Haven New Haven, CT
Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT
The Yarn Basket Branford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Thank you for understanding the delay in the podcast over the last 2 weeks. I am glad to be back behind the wheel to chat with you!
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Giraffe
Itty Bitty Toys
Drive
Big Bang Theory Scarf
Rocky Coast
June's Favorite Cardigan
Road Maps - a quick overview of Feedly as a replacement for Google Reader. I also tried Bloglovin', but it looks like I will stick with Feedly for now.
Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters. Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic.
This week is all about the tech support - where do you go when the pattern is not quite clear, or includes a technique with which you are not familiar. Feel free to share some of your favorite resources in the group
KnittingHelp.com
Carpool
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep & Wool
I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page
Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT
Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA
Northampton Wools Northampton, MA
WEBS Northampton, MA
Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT
Creative Fibers Windsor, CT
Yarnover Avon, CT
Village Wools Glastonbury, CT
Knit New Haven New Haven, CT
Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT
The Yarn Basket Branford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Instagram - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
I introduce a new segment this week - Your Mileage May Vary - a place to open up some discussion about some hot topics!
Drive
Giraffe
Itty Bitty Toys
Rearview Mirror/Road Maps - choosing yarn and other tips for toy knitting
First Teddy Bear
The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley
Teddy Bear for Carlos
Santa Claus
Mrs. Claus
Cuddly Clown
Topsy Turvy Doll
Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters. Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic.
This week I discuss pattern writing - how detailed should the instructions be? Line-by-line step-by-step, or more open-ended where it is up to the knitter to fill in the blanks.
Yarn Harlot - "Shades of Grey" blog post on Monday, March 25, 2013
Jane & Jen Knit Funny - see episode 20 where Jane and Jen discuss how they re-chart patterns to fit their preferences and styles.
Carpool
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep & Wool
I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page
Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT
Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA
Northampton Wools Northampton, MA
WEBS Northampton, MA
Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT
Creative Fibers Windsor, CT
Yarnover Avon, CT
Village Wools Glastonbury, CT
Knit New Haven New Haven, CT
Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT
The Yarn Basket Branford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Instagram - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Lots of toy talk this week with a current WIP, past FO's in rearview mirror, and a review of Easter Knits by Arne & Carlos, a book of (you guessed it!) toys.
Drive
Rocky Coast
Giraffe
Itty Bitty Toys
Cargo and Trip Planner
June's Favorite Sweater
Quince and Co.
Rearview Mirror
First Teddy Bear
The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley
Teddy Bear for Carlos
Santa Claus
Mrs. Claus
Cuddly Clown
Topsy Turvy Doll
Road Maps
This week I review Easter Knits by Arne & Carlos. Many thanks to the kind folks at Trafalgar Square for sending a copy of this book for review. As always, the opinions expressed are my own.
Carpool
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep & Wool
I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page
Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT
Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA
Northampton Wools Northampton, MA
WEBS Northampton, MA
Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT
Creative Fibers Windsor, CT
Yarnover Avon, CT
Village Wools Glastonbury, CT
Knit New Haven New Haven, CT
Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT
The Yarn Basket Branford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Instagram - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
After about a week off to get over losing her voice, Jen is back behind the wheel of the podcast.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Katie
Shamrock
Drive
Rocky Coast
Jerry the Musical Monkey
Giraffe
Itty Bitty Toys
Rearview Mirror
Central Park Hoodie
Carpool
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Road Trips
Connecticut Sheep & Wool
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Instagram - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
In this episode, Jen takes a look back at the first year of The Commuter Knitter Podcast. Thank you so much to all of the listeners who have made this a truly wonderful journey! Here's to the second year and beyond!
You've Arrived at Your Destination
2012 FO's on Ravelry
2013 FO's on Ravelry
Drive
Katie
Neutral
Color Affection
Rocky Coast
Granny Square Blanket
Carpool
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Road Trips during the first year of the podcast
Connecticut Sheep & Wool
I-91 Shop Hop
Ravellenics - Team Sasquatch
STITCHES East
NY Sheep & Wool
Vogue Knitting Live
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter Instagram - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Frost Tapestry
2013 FO's on Ravelry
Drive
Katie
Whalers Phone Cozy
KnittingHelp.com video tutorial for double knitting
Uncle Argyle Scarf
Witches Brew Socks
Looking in the Rearview Mirror
Chevron Scarf
Road Maps
Updating Ravelry pages with accurate yarn usage information
Carpool
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Offroading
Counting down to the return of Doctor Who on March 30th
Blogpost about my project bags
Cambridge Shawl
Big Bang Theory Scarf
Dalek
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter Instagram - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Drive
Katie
Frost Tapestry
Whalers Phone Cozy
Witches Brew Socks
GnomeAcres
Looking in the Rearview Mirror
Taking a look back at an FO after giving it some use and wear
Check Slouch Hat vs. Tilted Slouch Hat
Dark & Stormy
Carpool
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb planning for Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Healing Newtown
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Podcasting from home during the Blizzard of 2013 a.k.a. "Nemo". I share quite a few FO's, revisit an older FO in a new segment, and lament the closing of my very first LYS
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Go Irish Mittens
Pirate Hat
Whaler Hat
The Savvy Girls Podcast
The Hockey Sweater
Z for Zamboni
Drive
Katie
Uncle Argyle Scarf
Whalers Phone Cozy
Looking in the Rearview Mirror
Taking a look back at an FO after giving it some use and wear
Check Slouch Hat
Carpool
Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry to take part in a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Offroading
Windsor Button is closing
With Pointed Sticks
It's a Purl, Man
Boston Globe Article - Knitting, Cooking and Reading
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
This week I have a shorter commute - which leaves for less podcasting time.
Drive
Go Irish Mittens
Katie
Road Maps
Some tips to keep your projects & stash organized on Ravelry
Carpool
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry to take part in a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
This week I have a couple of FO's, a project that moves to Neutral, and others revving up in Trip Planning. Also included - a Vogue Knitting Live Recap! And by the way, did I mention that it's cold?!
What Are You Wearing?
(Borrowed from the lovely ladies of The Yarniacs Podcast)
Check Slouch Hat
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Go Irish Socks
Go Irish Hat
Drive
Go Irish Mittens
Neutral
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Trip Planning
Woodburne Cardigan
Rivel Cardigan
Katie
Carpool
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry to take part in a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Road Trips
Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013
Dragonfly Fibers
Jill Draper Makes Stuff
Lucy Hat
North Light Fibers
Mochimochiland
Colorful Stitches
Subway Knits Podcast Meetup - January 19th & 20th @ 1:30 pm.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Drive
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Go Irish Socks
Carpool
Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day
Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry to take part in a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy on 6/8/2013
Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to:
Commuter Knitter Podcast
P.O. Box 203
Botsford, CT 06404
Road Trips
Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013
Subway Knits Podcast Meetup - January 19th & 20th @ 1:30 pm.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Email - commuterknitter [at] yahoo [dot] com
Back into the swing of things after a short hiatus over the holidays. Happy New Year to you and your families!
Drive
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Go Irish Socks
Tiny Elves
Chiaogoo Lace
Cargo
Madelintosh Tosh DK
Cascade 220
Malabrigo Rios
Road Trips
Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Email - commuterknitter [at] yahoo [dot] com
In this week's emotional episode, I thank you all for your love, support, prayers, and virtual hugs for my town as I express my thoughts about the tragic events that took place in my hometown of Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012. Links to some of the places/causes I mention:
The Flagpole
The Newtown Bee
The General Store
Edmond Town Hall
Ferris Farm Creamery
Bagel Delight
United Way Sandy Hook School Support Fund
600 Monsters Strong for Connecticut
Wall Hanging for Newtown
Knitters for Newtown
Only 2 projects to talk about, trip planning about next year's stash, off-roading about Notre Dame and a special treat at the end of the episode for the holiday season.
Drive
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Trip Planning
Brain storming for the Stash 2013
Offroading
About Notre Dame - what else?
Road Trips
Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013
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Drive
Go Irish Socks
Tiny Elves
Check Engine Light
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Trip Planning
Brain storming for 2013
Party Bus
Winners chosen - tune in to see if you won!
Road Trips
Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013
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My thoughts and prayers go out to KnitPurlGurl's family. We will miss you Karrie!
Drive
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Go Irish Socks
Tiny Elves
Carpool
Subway Knits fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy
Knitting Brooklyn KAL for Squares for Comfort
Party Bus
Join us over on the Commuter Knitter Podcast group and tell us your knitting (or crochet or spinning) plans for the future - what do you want to try, but you've been too timid to try? What do you consider your biggest knitting hurdle? Post in the thread to be entered to win a prize. Thread will close 12/4/2012 at 10:00 pm EST.
Fair Isle Vest - Stranded and Steeked - Craftsy Class
Road Trips
Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013
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Many thanks to each and every one of you for your support of The Commuter Knitter podcast - you all are awesome!
Drive
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Go Irish Socks
Tiny Elves
Frost Tapestry
Carpool
Subway Knits fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy
Mason Dixon Knitting - Cornerstone Blanket - Citymeals on Wheels
Knitting Brooklyn KAL for Squares for Comfort
Party Bus
Join us over on the Commuter Knitter Podcast group and tell us your knitting (or crochet or spinning) OOPS! to be entered to win a prize. Thread will close 12/4/2012 at 10:00 pm EST. New questions added between now and then.
The mitten pattern that went wrong - Manly Mitts from Knitty
Road Trips
Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013
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This week Jen discusses a few knitting projects, gives a quick lesson in "catching your floats", brings the party bus out of the garage, and gushes about egg nog ice cream.
Irish Hiking Mittens
Drive
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Go Irish Socks
Tiny Elves
Frost Tapestry
Road Maps
Catch your floats when knitting color work
Carpool
Subway Knits fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy
Knitting Brooklyn KAL for Squares for Comfort
Party Bus
Join us over on the Commuter Knitter Podcast group and tell us your knitting (or crochet or spinning) beginnings to be entered to win a prize. Thread will close 12/4/2012 at 10:00 pm EST. New questions added between now and then.
Offroading
Egg.Nog.Ice.Cream
Road Trips
Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013
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A bit of knitting to get through the hurricane, an FO, and a fundraising effort for those affected by Sandy.
To participate in the Hurricane Sandy fundraiser, please check out the Subway Knits blog and podcast group for details.
Drive
Go Irish Socks
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Tiny Elf
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Little Mets Bean
I briefly chat about what is on the needles, a project with a check englne light this week, the roadside assistance that I learned from the check engine light, and what you've all been waiting for... RHINEBECK 2012 recap!
Enjoy
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Drive
Socks for Carlos
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Road Maps
A step-by-step guide to cabling without the cable needle. Look for a photo tutorial on the blog coming soon!
Carpool - Halos of Hope KAL winners announced!
Halos of Hope KAL
Hopewood Crafts
Fearless Fair Isle Knitting by Kathleen Taylor - Taunton Press Erin Lane Bags 2013 Calendar of Hope Road Trips
NY Sheep & Wool - October 20th-21st - Rhinebeck, NY
Rhinebeck Podcaster Meetup Information
Fiber Festival of New England - Nov 3-4th - West Springfield, MA
Vogue Knitting Live - January 18th-20th, 2013 - NY, NY
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A Special Road Trip Edition of the podcast where Jen talks about STITCHES East 2012
Drive
Socks for Carlos
Gnome Acres
Holiday Knits
Check Engine Light
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Cargo
Socks that Rock
Knitty and Color
Bashful Bags & Fiber
Lion Brand Bon Bons
Dragonfly Fibers
Lorna's Laces
Erin Lane
Yarn Pop
Purrfectly Catchy Designs
Signature Needles
Knit Red
We Knit You a Merry Christmas
Professor Charles and Gramps Blanket - Tot Toppers
Road Maps
If you can - take a class or two! You never know what nuggets you'll learn beyond the topic covered in the class
Carpool
Halos of Hope KAL
Hopewood Crafts
Great Halos of Hope BUZZ
Road Trips
NY Sheep & Wool - October 20th-21st - Rhinebeck, NY
Rhinebeck Podcaster Meetup Information
Fiber Festival of New England - Nov 3-4th - West Springfield, MA
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A Vacation Day Edition of the Commuter Knitter Podcast where Jen has two FO's, two new projects OTN, and a book to review.
Drive
Little Coffee Bean
Extermiknit
Rocky Coast Cardigan
Coastal Knits is now available as an eBook or individual downloads!
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Dark & Stormy
NY Cardigan - finally wove in the last of the ends
Cargo
Apple TV
Road Maps
Review of Fearless Fair Isle Knitting by Kathleen Taylor - thank you to the folks at the Taunton Press for sending a copy for review
Carpool
Halos of Hope KAL
Hopewood Crafts
Great Halos of Hope BUZZ
Road Trips
NYC Yarn Crawl - October 6th-8th - 11 NYC LYSs
STITCHES East - October 11th-14th - Hartford, CT
NY Sheep & Wool - October 20th-21st - Rhinebeck, NY
Rhinebeck Podcaster Meetup Information
Fiber Festival of New England - Nov 3-4th - West Springfield, MA
Vogue Knitting LIVE NYC - Jan 18-20th, 2013 - NYC
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
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Drive
Big Bang Theory Scarf
Dark & Stormy
Check Engine Light
Little Coffee Bean
Carpool
Halos of Hope KAL
Hopewood Crafts
Great Halos of Hope BUZZ
Road Trips
Wool Uncovered - September 27th - 9am-6pm Bryant Park, NYC
Greater Boston Yarn Crawl - September 28-30th - 16 Greater Boston LYSs
Interweave Knitting Lab - October 4-7th - Manchester NH
NYC Yarn Crawl - October 6th-8th - 11 NYC LYSs
STITCHES East - October 11th-14th - Hartford, CT
NY Sheep & Wool - October 20th-21st - Rhinebeck, NY
Rhinebeck Podcaster Meetup Information
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
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Drive
Big Bang Theory Scarf
Knitpro charting software
Dark & Stormy
Little Coffee Bean
Road Maps
Always check for pattern updates and/or erratta
In the middle of this tip, I took a bit of a detour to talk organization
Carpool
Halos of Hope KAL
Hopewood Crafts
Great Halos of Hope BUZZ
Offroading
Notre Dame & Doctor Who
Road Trips
Wool Uncovered - September 27th - 9am-6pm Bryant Park, NYC
Greater Boston Yarn Crawl - September 28-30th - 16 Greater Boston LYSs
Interweave Knitting Lab - October 4-7th - Manchester NH
NYC Yarn Crawl - October 6th-8th - 11 NYC LYSs
STITCHES East - October 11th-14th - Hartford, CT
NY Sheep & Wool - October 20th-21st - Rhinebeck, NY
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
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A bit rusty, but I'm back after an unexpected hiatus last week.
Drive
BBT Scarf
No More Tears Socks
Granny Square Afghan
Color Affection
Lollipop Yarn Etsy
Judy's Magic Cast On
Dark & Stormy
Cargo
Tangerine Designs
Birdleg Bags
JessaLu
Slipped Stitch Studios
Carpool
Halos of Hope KAL
Hopewood Crafts
Great Halos of Hope Buzz
Offroading
University of Gallifrey Fighting Time Lords T-shirt
Road Trip
Greater Boston Yarn Crawl - Sept 28-30th
Interweave Knitting Lab - October 4-7, 2012, Manchester, NH
Stitches East - October 11-14, 2012, Hartford, CT
NY Sheep & Wool - October 20-21, 2012, Rhinebeck, NY
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The Check Engine Light hits Jen right away as she brings a project out of neutral, she tries to tune out the enablers, and then gets excited for The Doctor's return on Saturday.
Jen hits a lot of traffic (during the commute), runs into a big pothole (while knitting), and goes off-roading (in the podcast).
Jen brings you a Tuesday edition of the podcast in anticipation of possible storms on Wednesday which may make for tretcherous driving and podcasting conditions. She wraps up Ravellenics, challenges listeners to help the Halos of Hope hat count at STITCHES East exceed that of Midwest this past weekend, and offers up some pre-road trip prep tips. Enjoy!
Jen hits a few speed bumps & the check engine light comes on for her Ravellenics project - can she recover to reach the finish line on Sunday??
(sub-titled ... also 5 months until Christmas - eek!!)
Jen talks about the Color Affection, brainstorms about Christmas knitting (just a little), gives a quick 2-circ tutorial, gets really excited about the Ravellenics, continues to talk about Halos of Hope, and discusses a new-to-her event coming up this fall in Boston
We have a Thursday episode this week due to the rain-soaked commute on Wednesday. This week, Jen is afflicted by a bug going around the knitting world, finishes something, has a bit of stash enhancement, and announces a KAL for Halos of Hope. And let's not forget - gives away some PRIZES for the pre-Ravellenics finish-along!
Jen gets distracted by the shiny, does some stash enhancement, and gets excited about Tour de Fleece & Ravellenics. Show notes will be posted at http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Some knitting, FOs, a review, a surprise giveaway, and a couple events. And a special guest announcer.
Show notes at http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
During which I knit (a little), make plans to move a project from neutral to drive, announce the winners of the Strawberie Festival contest, start a finish-along as pre-Ravelympics preparation, and take the last leg of the virtual roadtrip through my iPod. Enjoy!!
In this week's episode, I work on the Dark & Stormy, have 2 FO's, and travel by map through my iPod
Remember that the Strawberie Festival Contest entries have to be in by Monday 5/28 - hurry on over to the Ravelry Group to enter to win!
Shownotes will be at http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
During which I continue the virtual roadtrip through my iPod, announce a winner for the Wooly Promo Code, and give a few resources for those who want to venture into color knitting.
Shownotes will be posted at http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
You'll have to listen all the way to the end to understand this week's title ;-)
Come along for the ride this week as I talk about some WIPs, a bit of stash enhancement, give you a chance to win a copy of the new Wooly iPhone app, continue the Strawberie Festival Contest, and take a virtual road trip through my iPod.
Show notes will be posted at http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
We have winners of the April Showers Bring May Flowers contest and annouce the May contest!
Show notes to come at commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Check out the Ravelry group for the April Showers Bring May Flowers contest through April 30th
Yes, I used "Ain't" in the title - my English-teacher brother will have a fit. I'm just quoting Stevie Wonder :-)
Show notes will be at commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Come join the Commuter Knitter Podcast Group on Ravelry to enter the contest!
Show notes will be posted at http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
We have a contest this month!! Check out our Ravelry Group for details
A shorter episode this week. Shownotes will be posted at http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
In which I gush over my new project...
Show notes to come at http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
I am running out of steam tonight, so the Show Notes will be posted tomorrow (3/15) at http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com