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Cast On

Cast On began on Monday, 31 October, 2005, founded on nothing more than the desire to talk about knitting to people who get it. Since then, the podcast has evolved to focus on finding inspiration in the ordinary, using it to kick start the process of making stuff, and finding ways to carve out the creative time and space that allows you to work your ass off on the projects that matter most to you. Like knitting a sweater. Or saving the world.

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Episodes

Episode 28: The Snatchel

This week Thalia, the Muse of Comedy, makes us knit silly things. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Jun 10, 200652 min

Episode 27: The Church of Knitting

Polyhymnia, the Muse of Sacred Song, helps us see the sacred inside the ordinary. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Jun 02, 200656 min

Episode 26: Knit One, Give Too

Erato, Muse of Love Poetry, inspires us to knit for people we love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

May 26, 200657 min

Episode 25: Unforced Perspective

Knit harmoniously with Euterpe, the Muse of Music, by your side. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

May 19, 200651 min

Episode 24: Second-hand Rows

Celebrate your knitting legacy with Clio, the Muse of History. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

May 12, 200648 min

Episode 23: Flogging the Proverbial

This week Urania, Muse of Astronomy, teaches us how to stop doing what isn't working. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

May 06, 20061 hr

Episode 22: Knit Like Nobody's Watching

This week Terpsichore, Muse of the Dance, teaches us how to knit like nobody's watching. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Apr 28, 200651 min

Episode 21: Secret Water

Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, knows that uncertainty and despair often bring with them lessons of patience, compassion, and strength. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Apr 21, 200651 min

Episode 20: Autumn overlooked my knitting

Calliope, firstborn of the Muses, uses Epic Poetry to preserve the great stories of the ages. She invites you to begin an epic knitting project. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Apr 15, 200654 min

Episode 19: Knitting Memory

Creativity begins with Mnemosyne, Goddess of Memory. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Apr 08, 200655 min

Episode 18: The Dog Ate My Podcast

Should have been a Muse here, but Ruby happened. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Mar 31, 200649 min

Episode 17: The Muggle Show

Raconteur. Now there's a word we don't see enough of. This week's guest host is Chicago writer, artist and raconteur, Franklin Habit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Mar 24, 20061 hr

Episode 16: Steel Hooks

I don't crochet, but Sage, from Quirky Nomads is an expert at it. Lucky for us then that Sage is this week's guest host. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Mar 17, 200638 min

Episode 15: Working Up a Sweater

The one with Dave from Chub Creek. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Mar 10, 200644 min

Episode 14: Land of My Fathers

The one for the people who think I talk too much about knitting, and feel there should be more monks in the podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Mar 04, 200648 min

Episode 13: On Gauge

This week's show is better than a poke in the eye with a pointy stick. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Feb 24, 200654 min

Episode 12: Green

I am easily confused; a fact that becomes evident about 7 seconds into the podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Feb 17, 200657 min

Episode 11: The Uninvited Guest

Fifty two minutes and forty seconds of Ritual Humiliation Free Podcasting, and Franklin Habit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Feb 10, 200653 min

Episode 10: B***h and B***h

We stitch. We b***h. We stitch AND b***h, together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Feb 05, 20061 hr 2 min

Episode 8, I mean 9: Crouch we here awhile, and lurk.

The movie episode. I manage to mention, quote, or describe scenes from no less than four films in this episode, none of which contain knitting. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Jan 27, 200658 min

Episode 8: Where My Books Go

No essay, but some really good post-chili ritual humiliation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Jan 20, 200656 min

Episode 7: Deny the Knit

It's the Blue Episode, and Gail Lucas thinks people who don't behave themselves should have to work harder for their knitted gifts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Jan 13, 200656 min

Episode 6: Pulling a Geographic

At least once in every podcast I manage to dig myself a nice hole, and then humiliate myself while I attempt to climb my way out of it. See if you can spot where that happens this time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Jan 06, 20061 hr 4 min

Episode 5: A Cup of Kindness

It was the perfect family Christmas. If by perfect you mean overcooked turkey, badly behaved relatives and something viral taking up residence in your digestive system. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Jan 01, 200659 min

Episode 4: Holiday on Ice

No, those aren't sleigh bells. That's the sound of ice tinkling, merrily, in my glass of scotch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Dec 22, 20051 hr

Episode 3: The Sharper End of the Needles

Knitting for love. Chicago writer, Franklin Habit, wonders if anyone is truly worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Dec 09, 200545 min

Episode 2: A Knitter's Manifesto

What does it really take to be a knitter? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Nov 29, 200544 min

Episode 1.5: A Snow Day

A Snow Day This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Nov 27, 200510 min

Episode 1: All There is to Know

How a podcast is just like a magazine, only different. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Nov 11, 200553 min

Halloween Special

A disturbing tale of good yarn gone bad. Not for the faint of heart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com

Oct 31, 200526 min
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