Commuter Knitter Podcast

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 Check out this episode!

On behalf of our little town, I say a heartfelt THANK YOU for your prayers, love, well wishes, virtual hugs and support that you have sent our way in the wake of Friday's events.  The love pouring in from listeners via Ravelry, Twitter, email, and the blog is extraordinary - I can barely keep up with your messages.  Knowing that so many of you around the world are thinking about us gives us comfort. Yesterday was another difficult day as we learned the names of the 26 victims.  Twenty children and six educators.  In a small town such as ours, we all either know one of the individuals or know someone who does.  I am in the latter camp as one of the teachers was my mom's former co-worker. Today we await the arrival of President Obama for an interfaith vigil that will be held at the High School for the families and those directly affected. We also found out today that an unused school building in a neighboring town will be opened for the Sandy Hook students t...

I woke up this morning in hopes that yesterday wasn't real.  That it was all a nightmare.  But I could feel my eyes still damp with the tears that wouldn't stop and knew that was not the case. Before yesterday when people would ask me where I lived, and I answered "Newtown, Connecticut", they'd follow up with "Where is that?"  Now everyone knows where Newtown is.  And for all the wrong reasons.  I wish that weren't the reality. I wish that I did not hear the constant buzz of news helicopters overhead. I wish that The Today Show, Good Morning America, and the CBS Early Show weren't broadcasting 4 miles from my house.  Or that if they were it was for something happy. I wish that there weren't 27 new angels in heaven. I wish that these innocent children & educators did not die in vain. I wish that there is real change in this world as a result of yesterday's events. I wish that we come to live in a world where we do not fear...

Hi everyone, I’ve been tweeting a bit about the events of today and as the hours go by it is still very difficult to process what has happened and put it into words. I did want to say that I truly appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers for our little town where we are all shaken and in shock. Carlos and I are off work today - he was out running errands and picking up lunch when he called around 11ish to ask if I was watching the news. He said there was a shooting at Sandy Hook School. I must admit that I didn’t believe him at first, but turned on the TV to see that he was right. At this time we were only being told that the shooter was dead and 3 others were injured and being treated at the hospital. I broke down almost immediately and couldn’t stop crying. I called my dad to see if he had heard from my mom who works in another elementary school in town. While I was on the phone with him, my mom called my dad and he told her to call me. She couldn’t talk long, but did assu...

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 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 Check out this episode!

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 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 Check out this episode!

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 Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry -  ndjen04 Ravelry Group -  Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter -  CommuterKnitter Facebook -  Commuter Knitter Plurk -  CommuterKnitter Email - commuterknitter [at] yahoo [d...

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 Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry -  ndjen04 Ravelry Group -  Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter -  CommuterKnitter Facebook -  Commuter Knitter Plurk -  CommuterKnitter Email - commuterkn...

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 Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry -  ndjen04 Ravelry Group -  Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter -  CommuterKnitter Facebook -  Commuter Knitter Plurk -  CommuterKnitter Email -...

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 Check out this episode!

Thank you all for your thoughts and support during Hurricane Sandy. Carlos and I made it through OK. No damage to the house other than a few tree branches to pick up. We lost power on Monday evening, but it came back yesterday. Our Internet and TV are out today, but we'll deal. As you may know, there are many others in Sandy's path who did not fare so well. As knitters, crocheters, and crafters, often our first instinct is to ask, "What can we do?" If you would like to help, Maria from the Subway Knits Podcast has started a fundraising effort with some prize drawings for those who choose to participate. For a minimum of $5 donation to the charity of your choice, you will receive an entry into the drawing by sending Maria your receipt and posting in her group. Since I'm posting this from my phone, I'm not sure whether I can link directly, but the information on how to enter can be found on Maria's blog: http://subway-knits.blogspot.com/2012/10/hurrica...

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  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 Check out this episode!

As promised in Episode 32, here are a couple videos I found helpful to learn to cable without the cable needle.  Look for a photo tutorial with some tips & tricks to come on the blog soon.  Good luck!

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 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 Check out this episode!