All Blog Posts Tagged 'podcast' (11)

I am here; just not here.

I realized that it's been several months since I've posted on the blog. I'm sure you have pined for my posts every day, wondering where-oh-where has PeachyQueen gone? (/Where -oh-where could she be? With her scarf so short and the hank so long/ Where-oh-where could she be?) Well, the pull was too strong. I fought my desire and ultimately succumbed. I started a podcast: Jewish Diva Diaries: a Little Knitting, a Little Jewish Family Life . . . .What's not to love? You can find me on iTunes and at… Continue

Added by Peachy Queen on October 27, 2009 at 9:07am — No Comments

Podcast Episode 107: Pool Party

Time for a (knitting) pool party! Kelley gives tips on working with multicolor yarn and talks with KP employees about the phenomenon known as "pooling."

Books in Book Review… Continue

Added by Knit Picks Podcast on August 5, 2009 at 11:59am — 1 Comment

Podcast Episode 102: Summer Knitting

Knitting Lesson Kelley gives tips and tricks for taking your knitting with you to summertime events. Interview with Star Athena Kelley interviews designer Star Athena about running the Tour de Fleece spinning event that runs throughout the month of July. They also discuss the sock design class that Star will be teaching at… Continue

Added by Knit Picks Podcast on July 1, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Podcast Episode 100: Hooray!

Kelley chats with Alison about favorite podcast episodes, tried-and-true favorite books, and upcoming surprises for the podcast. Edit 6/24/09: The 100th Knit Picks Podcast Contest is now closed - thanks for everyone who shared a comment with us! We're celebrating the 100th Knit Picks Podcast with a contest! To enter for a chance to win a set of… Continue

Added by Knit Picks Podcast on June 17, 2009 at 11:00am — 580 Comments

Podcast Episode 99: Which Yarn Should I Use?

Don't want stretch? Need drape? Thinking of substituting wool for cotton, or alpaca for linen? Kelley gives advice on how to match fiber type to project. Fiber Tutorials Alpaca Cotton Linen… Continue

Added by Knit Picks Podcast on June 3, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Podcast Episode 88: Magic Loop is Like...Magic!

Kelley talks about the Magic Loop technique and the ways that it simplifies knitting socks and other projects. Books in Book Review Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters by Lise-Lotte Lystrup Simple Style edited by Ann Budd Reader's Digest Knitter's Yarn Palette… Continue

Added by Knit Picks Podcast on March 11, 2009 at 1:07pm — 13 Comments

Podcast Episode 86: New Knit Picks Tools

Kelley chats with Tina about her UFO knitalong and the new tools that Knit Picks has just added to their online catalog. New Knit Picks Exclusive Tools Tina's UFO Knitalong 3 easy ways to listen... … Continue

Added by Knit Picks Podcast on February 25, 2009 at 12:01pm — 22 Comments

Podcast Episode 57: New Fall Yarn!

Kelley and Tina talk about the new fall yarn lines, detailing the color selection process and discussing different commercial dyeing techniques. What’s On My Needles To keep up with my knitting progress during the week, be sure to check out my personal blog. 3 easy ways to listen... … Continue

Added by Knit Picks Podcast on July 18, 2008 at 1:21pm — 8 Comments

Podcast Episode 52: To Block or Not to Block

Blocking is one of those essential elements for successful knitting that is oddly left out of basic lessons. But, I love blocking for several reasons. It not only helps before you begin a project but is very important after you having finished your knitting. Books in Book Review Easy Beaded Knits by Jeanette Trotman 25 Beaded Knits by De… Continue

Added by Knit Picks Podcast on June 13, 2008 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

Here comes the sun...

It was finally sunny enough this weekend for me to indulge in one of my favorite past times- sunbathing on the deck.

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Added by Xena on May 21, 2008 at 11:07am — 1 Comment

Another rainy morning

I was right about yesterday. It was a great knitting day!! Two baseball games for noise (it surely wasn't for the quality of some of the baseball) followed by rain on the roof all evening. I could get into a real habit of just knitting my days away. I did find a pattern and cast on for another shawl. This time I'm working from Victorian Lace Today -- the Myrtle Leaf Shawl on p 142. I'm using KP's Alpaca Cloud in Sand color. It should go with absolutely everything. Don't know if I'll give… Continue

Added by EO_Mason on April 28, 2008 at 6:42am — No Comments