Commuter Knitter Podcast

Do you remember in Episode 76 when I said that I probably will not be picking up my crochet hook for a long time after finishing the Mario Blanket?  Well, thanks to Stacey Trock of Fresh Stitches  and her adorable new book, I may have to eat my words. Photo courtesy of Martingale and Brent Kane Earlier this year, Stacey published her third book, Modern Baby Crochet - Patterns for Decorating, Playing, and Snuggling .  This book is available from Martingale for $22.99 for the Print + eBook or $14.99 for the eBook through their website.  I would like to thank Martingale for kindly providing a sample eBook copy for my review. Before diving into the patterns, the Getting Started section contains useful information for choosing yarns (machine washable yarns are best!), gauge, and other supplies.  The Anatomy of a Stitch section goes beyond the basic "how to crochet" and discusses the different stitches and why you would want them constructed in a certain w...

Since I normally record the podcast in the car, I do not have the convenience of having a copy of the book I am reviewing or extensive notes in front of me for reference.  Therefore, I have decided to take a different approach with my review process by moving to written posts here on the blog to give you additional information, and to ensure that I have covered all that I want to mention.  I will still give an overview of the titles, products, or other review items within the podcast episodes, but I want to be sure to give these items proper attention as they are often provided to me from the companies free of charge.  As always, all opinions are my own.  I hope you find this new review format useful. © Cooperative Press Today I will be reviewing Mystic Shawls by Anna Dalvi.  This title is available from Cooperative Press for $26.95 for the print and eBook or $16.95 for the eBook.  Thank you to Cooperative Press for providing an eBook copy for my ...

Since I normally record the podcast in the car, I do not have the convenience of having a copy of the book I am reviewing or extensive notes in front of me for reference.  Therefore, I have decided to take a different approach with my review process by moving to written posts here on the blog to give you additional information, and to ensure that I have covered all that I want to mention.  I will still give an overview of the titles, products, or other review items within the podcast episodes, but I want to be sure to give these items proper attention as they are often provided to me from the companies free of charge.  As always, all opinions are my own.  I hope you find this new review format useful. Up for review today is Big Book of Crochet Stitches  by the late Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss.  An electronic sample copy of this book was graciously provided by Martingale for my review.  The book is available through ShopMartingle.com in print...

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 ...

Finally catching up on the show notes: Drive Color Affection - project page / pattern page Knit New Haven Cascade Color Card You've Arrived At Your Destination Check Slouch Hat - project page / pattern page Cargo Lollipop Yarn Friends of the CH Booth Library Book Sale Carpool Halos of Hope KAL through Stitches East in October Halos of Hope New England Team - Facebook Page Hopewood Crafts Etsy Shop  & Facebook page - thank you to Lori for donating a skein of yarn for a prize for the KAL.  If you don't already, you should listen to Lori's podcast - Happycrafter207 ! Great Halos of Hope Buzz Fundraiser XRX Newsletter Benjamin from XRX The Crochet Dude TM Kollage Yarns Party Bus Winners announced for the Pre-Ravellenics Finish-along - if you are a winner, send me a PM on Ravelry so I can get your prizes to you! Tour de Fleece Ravellenic Games Tale of Two Cities - project bag from Jennie Gee NY Cardigan Road Trip Interweave Knitting Lab...

Episode 15 - Vacation Day Drive The weather turned cool and rainy, so I was able to get more knitting time in than last week Dark & Stormy by Thea Colman -  Project page  /  Pattern page Surprise!! Granny Square Blanket  - taking this out of neutral to crochet the remaining 122 squares during the summer.  Fingers crossed that I can get it finished in time for our anniversary at the end of September! You've Arrived at Your Destination Preemie Hats  for Remembering Remy KAL organized by Jessica of the  Knitting Brooklyn Podcast  and Tracey ( tbmccarthy on Ravelry) ...

Many thanks to those who have reached out to me this week via Ravelry, twitter, etc.  Thank you for the new iTunes review from Lakchi Episode 12 - Neener Neener Drive Preemie Hats  for Remembering Remy KAL organized by Jessica of the  Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock (Big Bang Theory) Scarf Road Maps - Techniques & Resources Color work knitting KnittingHelp.com colorwork videos (scroll toward bottom) Mastering Color Knitting by Melissa Leapman Stranded Knitting: It's Easier Than You Think by Deborah Tomasello 200 Fair Isle Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone Alasdair Post-Quinn 's Extreme Double Knitting -  website  /  Ravelry group ...