I certainly hope that I'm not sounding like a broken record. Some of you may have noticed that the mid-month episode hasn't emerged. I was knocked down by a bad and prolonged cold. I'm finally feeling better, after a week, but am still snuffly, and sound rather gruff. Things will be back to normal for June 1st, when episode 18 will come out.
thanks!
Ursa
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Episode 17 - The Lusty Month of May!
In today’s episode, reviews for row-counter apps and some hand-dyed yarn, in “The Knitter’s Needles”. “The Pagan Corner” brings us Beltaine, where we will dance the May pole and gather the morning dew.
Shownotes:
Housekeeping:
- Winner of April Springtree Road yarn is: RoseEnRose
- ScriptFrenzy
- Backyard Chickens website
- The Loopy Ewe
The Knitter's Needles:
- MadelineTosh - Tosh Chunky, 100% Merino Yarn - review
- Row Counter apps (for iPad & iPhone, available through iTunes):
Yarn or a Tale, Merino Roving, "Growing" colourway.
The Sanguine Gryphon, Merino, Merino/Silk batt, "Robin of Loxeley" colourway.
To enter, leave a comment in the comments section below, including a way to contact you (Ravelry ID, email address, etc). Deadline for entry: Wednesday, May 30th, 9pm Pacific, 12midnight Eastern.
Music:
Jolie Holland, "Springtime can kill you"
ax, "Pure Romance - Spring Feelings"
Shownotes:
Housekeeping:
- Winner of April Springtree Road yarn is: RoseEnRose
- ScriptFrenzy
- Backyard Chickens website
- The Loopy Ewe
The Knitter's Needles:
- MadelineTosh - Tosh Chunky, 100% Merino Yarn - review
- Row Counter apps (for iPad & iPhone, available through iTunes):
- Knitting Counter HD
- Knitting
- StitchMinder
To enter, leave a comment in the comments section below, including a way to contact you (Ravelry ID, email address, etc). Deadline for entry: Wednesday, May 30th, 9pm Pacific, 12midnight Eastern.
Music:
Jolie Holland, "Springtime can kill you"
ax, "Pure Romance - Spring Feelings"
Friday, April 20, 2012
Episode 17 delayed
Hello all,
Some of you might be wondering where the mid-month podcast episode is at. I am pretty busy right now, with a bunch of things, but mostly working on my screenplay. April is ”Script Frenzy” (the screenplay version of NaNoWriMo - the novel writing month in November), so my focus has been more on that. I didn’t have as full of a show as I had wanted, so I put that content aside to wait for the May 1st/Beltaine episode.
Don’t forget that the KAL finishes at the end of this month. Also, there is the draw for the SpringTree Road yarn - enter at the shownotes for episode 16, if you haven’t already.
Some of you might be wondering where the mid-month podcast episode is at. I am pretty busy right now, with a bunch of things, but mostly working on my screenplay. April is ”Script Frenzy” (the screenplay version of NaNoWriMo - the novel writing month in November), so my focus has been more on that. I didn’t have as full of a show as I had wanted, so I put that content aside to wait for the May 1st/Beltaine episode.
Don’t forget that the KAL finishes at the end of this month. Also, there is the draw for the SpringTree Road yarn - enter at the shownotes for episode 16, if you haven’t already.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Episode 16 - The Druids
Today’s episode is all about the Druids! Alright, so it’s an introduction to modern Druidry, with an interview in “The Pagan Corner”. Plus, a bodice-ripping good time that has the occasional Druid and Immortal thrown in for good measure.
Shownotes
Housekeeping:
- winner of the Miso Crafty Knits project bag and a skein of yarn is: Anjanette (explodingpinecone on Ravelry)
- new contest for April - see photos/details below.
Eyes and Ears:
Karen Marie Moning's Highlander Romance novels (the "bodice-rippers"!) (Wiki page)
The Pagan Corner:
An interview with modern-day Druid Teo Bishop.
Books & Authors recommended by Teo:
Issac Bonewits
Bonewits's Essential Guide to Druidism
John Michael Greer (not recommended directly on the podcast, but a great read)
The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth
Phillip Carr-Gomm (Chosen Chief Druid of OBOD)
Druid Mysteries: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century
Links to Druid Organizations
OBOD (Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids)
ADF (Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship)
Bits I mentioned during/after the interview:
- Knitted Morse code - a CBC radio interview with Kristin Haring on the show "Spark" (scroll down the the section called "The Beauty of Binary".
- DJ Conway's book "Magick of the Gods & Goddesses"
- Joseph Campbell, writer of books on myth, religion and archetype.
Music:
Green Druid, "Dignity", from MusicAlley.com
Yarn to win this month - Springtree Road, Emeline sock (50% Merino/50% Silk, 434yards per 100grams) in "Anenome" colourway.
Muscadine sock (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon, 460yards per 100grams) in "Bramble" colourway.
To enter to win one of these lovely skeins, please leave a comment in the shownotes with a Ravelry ID or another way to contact you. Deadline is Monday, April 30th, around 9pm Pacific, midnight Eastern time.
Shownotes
Housekeeping:
- winner of the Miso Crafty Knits project bag and a skein of yarn is: Anjanette (explodingpinecone on Ravelry)
- new contest for April - see photos/details below.
Eyes and Ears:
Karen Marie Moning's Highlander Romance novels (the "bodice-rippers"!) (Wiki page)
The Pagan Corner:
An interview with modern-day Druid Teo Bishop.
Books & Authors recommended by Teo:
Issac Bonewits
Bonewits's Essential Guide to Druidism
John Michael Greer (not recommended directly on the podcast, but a great read)
The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth
Phillip Carr-Gomm (Chosen Chief Druid of OBOD)
Druid Mysteries: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century
Links to Druid Organizations
OBOD (Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids)
ADF (Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship)
Bits I mentioned during/after the interview:
- Knitted Morse code - a CBC radio interview with Kristin Haring on the show "Spark" (scroll down the the section called "The Beauty of Binary".
- DJ Conway's book "Magick of the Gods & Goddesses"
- Joseph Campbell, writer of books on myth, religion and archetype.
Music:
Green Druid, "Dignity", from MusicAlley.com
Yarn to win this month - Springtree Road, Emeline sock (50% Merino/50% Silk, 434yards per 100grams) in "Anenome" colourway.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Episode 15 - Good Morning Eostare!
In today’s episode, it’s all about the sweater love as I update you on my projects. And it is the Spring Equinox, when the world warms and prepares for the growing season...
Shownotes
Housekeeping:
- Enter to win a project bag by Miso Crafty Knits, and one of three skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn.
The Knitter's Needles
Off the Needles:
Arco Cowl:
“Arco Cowl” by Sara Sprung.
Yarn: Malabrigo “Rasta” super bulky, in “Arco Iris” colourway.
Moonstone Sweater:
“My favorite sweater” - basic top-down raglan formula pattern, by Amber Corcoran (Fancy Tiger Crafts).
Yarn: Fleece Artist “Big Blue” BFL chunky, “Moonstone” colourway.
Ripley Cardigan:
“Favorite Cardigan” by Wendy Bernard, from the “Custom Knits” book.
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in silver-gray “The Ripley Scrowle”
My Chelsea Market Slouch:
“Chelsea Market Hat” by Caryl Pierre (test knit)
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in deep turquoise “Organelle”
On the Needles:
Fluffy Cardi:
“Sedum” cardigan by Jane Richmond
Yarn: Bernat “Roving” - single ply bulky, 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, in “Putty” gray colour.
Doha Cardigan:
“Calligraphy Cardigan” by Hannah Fettig
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “Traveller” DK (100% SW Merino), in “Doha”.
Ben’s Warthog:
“Warthog” by Sarah Keen, from the “Knitted Wild Animals” book.
Yarn: "Cascade 220", 100% Peruvian wool (not superwash), in colours “Rust” and “Cream”
Music:
David Baumgarten, "Your Spring Will Come Along"
Shownotes
Housekeeping:
- Enter to win a project bag by Miso Crafty Knits, and one of three skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn.
The Knitter's Needles
Off the Needles:
Arco Cowl:
“Arco Cowl” by Sara Sprung.
Yarn: Malabrigo “Rasta” super bulky, in “Arco Iris” colourway.
Moonstone Sweater:
“My favorite sweater” - basic top-down raglan formula pattern, by Amber Corcoran (Fancy Tiger Crafts).
Yarn: Fleece Artist “Big Blue” BFL chunky, “Moonstone” colourway.
Ripley Cardigan:
“Favorite Cardigan” by Wendy Bernard, from the “Custom Knits” book.
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in silver-gray “The Ripley Scrowle”
My Chelsea Market Slouch:
“Chelsea Market Hat” by Caryl Pierre (test knit)
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in deep turquoise “Organelle”
On the Needles:
Fluffy Cardi:
“Sedum” cardigan by Jane Richmond
Yarn: Bernat “Roving” - single ply bulky, 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, in “Putty” gray colour.
Doha Cardigan:
“Calligraphy Cardigan” by Hannah Fettig
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “Traveller” DK (100% SW Merino), in “Doha”.
Ben’s Warthog:
“Warthog” by Sarah Keen, from the “Knitted Wild Animals” book.
Yarn: "Cascade 220", 100% Peruvian wool (not superwash), in colours “Rust” and “Cream”
Music:
David Baumgarten, "Your Spring Will Come Along"
Monday, March 5, 2012
Episode 14 - Me So Crafty!
In today’s episode, I have an interview with fellow knitter and seamstress extraordinaire Miso Crafty Knits. “In the Kitchen” brings you a bunless burger recipe. And I’ll share my newfound respect for the Dowsing Rod, in “The Pagan Corner”.
Shownotes:
Intro:
- Twisted River Clayworks (Etsy seller)
- Chocolate Zucchini loaf/cupcakes (at AllRecipes.com)
- Go Into The Story (screenwriting site), with Scott Myers
The Knitter's Needles:
- Miso Crafty Knits (Esty seller)
- Sundara Yarns
- The Plucky Knitter
- Squoosh Fiber Arts
In the Kitchen:
- Bunless Burger recipe (at my personal blog)
The Pagan Corner:
- Doswing Rods
- Pendelums
Music:
- 3 Blind Mice, "Emily has Compassion Fatigue"
- Caladonix, "The Water is Wide"
To win the craft project bag and yarn below, please leave a comment with a name/contact info (Ravelry ID is often best) in the shownotes.
The project bag by Miso Crafty Knits:
Shot of the inside with yarn:
Label:
Yarn choices for giveaway - left to right - The Plucky Knitter "Grand Central Station" (semi-solid shades of light and dark wheat gold), Squoosh "Bluebird" (medium-pale smokey demin blue), Sundara Yarn "End of Day" (deep orange with undertones of egg yolk yellow).
Deadline for contest is March 31st, 2012, 9pm Pacific, 12 midnight Eastern.
Shownotes:
Intro:
- Twisted River Clayworks (Etsy seller)
- Chocolate Zucchini loaf/cupcakes (at AllRecipes.com)
- Go Into The Story (screenwriting site), with Scott Myers
The Knitter's Needles:
- Miso Crafty Knits (Esty seller)
- Sundara Yarns
- The Plucky Knitter
- Squoosh Fiber Arts
In the Kitchen:
- Bunless Burger recipe (at my personal blog)
The Pagan Corner:
- Doswing Rods
- Pendelums
Music:
- 3 Blind Mice, "Emily has Compassion Fatigue"
- Caladonix, "The Water is Wide"
To win the craft project bag and yarn below, please leave a comment with a name/contact info (Ravelry ID is often best) in the shownotes.
The project bag by Miso Crafty Knits:
Yarn choices for giveaway - left to right - The Plucky Knitter "Grand Central Station" (semi-solid shades of light and dark wheat gold), Squoosh "Bluebird" (medium-pale smokey demin blue), Sundara Yarn "End of Day" (deep orange with undertones of egg yolk yellow).
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Episode 13 - Our Lady of the Gauge Swatch
In today’s episode, love it or loathe it - it’s the gauge swatch! Plus, a couple of television shows I'm loving! And in “The Pagan Corner”, it’s better late than never at looking at Imbolc.
**Please note: if you downloaded/listened to the episode today (Thursday, February 16th, between 11:30am Pacific and 4:30pm Pacific), you will likely have the episode with a couple of blanks spots around minutes 33 - 35. I have uploaded a corrected one. Please try downloading it again - it should work fine now. Thanks!**
Shownotes:
Intro:
-Snowdrops Wiki page w/photos
Housekeeping:
- TPK Early Spring 2012 KAL/CAL/SpAL/WAL (Ravelry group link)
- no contest/draw until early March.
The Knitter's Needles:
- showing my love for the gauge swatch
Eyes & Ears:
- Downton Abbey (wiki page) (also, Gosford Park, 2001, film, written by Julian Fellowes (also in Monarch of the Glen)
- BombGirls (wiki page)
The Pagan Corner:
- Imbolc (wiki page)
Songs:
Benjamin Francis - Prelude to the Creative Process
Carles Bellot - L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole song, provided through MusicAlley.com)
**Please note: if you downloaded/listened to the episode today (Thursday, February 16th, between 11:30am Pacific and 4:30pm Pacific), you will likely have the episode with a couple of blanks spots around minutes 33 - 35. I have uploaded a corrected one. Please try downloading it again - it should work fine now. Thanks!**
Shownotes:
Intro:
-Snowdrops Wiki page w/photos
Housekeeping:
- TPK Early Spring 2012 KAL/CAL/SpAL/WAL (Ravelry group link)
- no contest/draw until early March.
The Knitter's Needles:
- showing my love for the gauge swatch
Eyes & Ears:
- Downton Abbey (wiki page) (also, Gosford Park, 2001, film, written by Julian Fellowes (also in Monarch of the Glen)
- BombGirls (wiki page)
The Pagan Corner:
- Imbolc (wiki page)
Songs:
Benjamin Francis - Prelude to the Creative Process
Carles Bellot - L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole song, provided through MusicAlley.com)
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