Commuter Knitter Podcast

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 Math4Knit...

I often talk about trying new things, stepping outside my comfort zone, going outside the box.  When presented with the opportunity to try Zealana's AIR Marle for review, I could not resist.  (Disclaimer - I received the ball of yarn for free for review. As always, opinions are my own.) This yarn, part of Zealana's   Luxuria series , consists of (are you ready for it?) 40% cashmere (yum!), 20% silk (also yum!), and 40% brushtail possum down (yu… what!?).  My thoughts exactly when I first heard about this yarn awhile back.  However, after learning a bit more about this invasive species and its impact on the environment in New Zealand, I was intrigued. AIR Marle is a double knit weight yarn, made up of three strands of the lace-weight AIR, which according to the label is pill-resistant, durable, and lighter & warmer than 100% cashmere.  As for the specifications, the yarn comes in 50 gram balls at 116 meters or 127 yards that knits up at 21-24 sti...

Comment # 9! Congrats Anita! I will contact Cooperative Press so they can give you the ebook copy of Mystic Shawls.  Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway and to Cooperative Press for offering a copy of this beautiful book to a lucky Commuter Knitter podcast listener. 

It's Sweater Weather (at least for now!) 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 i...

Last week I shared my list of audio podcasts that keep me company as I drive to and from work, so this week it is only fitting that I pass along my list of video podcasts.  As anyone who follows video podcasts knows, there has been quite the issue with the primary hosting site that many of our favorite shows have used.  This has caused some shows to leave iTunes and other podcatchers for YouTube only.  A slight adjustment in the way we can enjoy these shows, but if they are worth the watch, then I can deal with what at first seemed like a bit of an inconvenience (says this creature of habit!) Podcasts I watch through iTunes (on my Apple TV) Anatomy of Knitting Caffeinated Knitting Dark Matter Knits A Down Under Yarn Dramatic Knits The Dyer's Notebook The Fat Squirrel Speaks The Fearless Knitter Fiber by Design The Fiberista Files Fibretown Geeky Girls Knit GnomeAcres Podcast The Good Yarn Guide A Homespun House Hudson Valley Knits In a Sknit Knit1, He...

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 Using 9"circs after hearing the Carolina Fiber Girls talk about them 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...

Lately, I have been posting photos on Instagram to share the audio podcasts that have been keeping me company on my (long) drive to and from work.  Many have commented that they have found new shows to listen to, or were even inspired to start listening to podcasts altogether thanks to my sharing these photos.  Since it the list is too long for an Instagram comment (although I tried!), I thought it'd be a great idea to update the list that I had posted awhile back to add in the new or new-to-me shows that have made the rotation on my Downcast app.  The list has grown quite a bit! Without further ado: 2 Knit Lit Chicks Actually Knitting APlayfulDay Brass Needles By the Fibreside Caithness Craft Collective Canary Knits Carolina Fiber Girls Cast On CogKNITive Craft Life Curious Handmade DoubleKnit DCUnraveled Down Cellar Studio Electric Sheep Fiber & Fabric Fiber Hooligan Fluffy Fibers Happy Camper Fibers High Fiber Diet Hollywood Knitter i...

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! String Theory Romney Ridge Stitch N Pitch at CitiField  - Septem...