The ladies from Creative Warehouse and their Kuku knitted dolls Many thanks to Jan Anderson super yarn rep of “All About Yarn” for inviting me to NENA. She is a gracious host and very proud of the yarn companies that she reps. Also, many thanks to the folks at Blue Heron for giving me a … Continue reading "IAPM53: Local Yarn Shops at NENA 2008"
Here is what WWKIP 2008 looked like in Boston: Behold, David Sedaris’s willy warmer This is swatchy Watch out for these guys when knitting in public Check out the birds dirty work Finally, I saw this later that day at Foxwoods and had to share: Here are some links from the show: Boston Hand Made … Continue reading "iapm52:WWKIP2008"
Today’s show is all about the Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Show. My three Guest will be participating in the event which happens over memorial day weekend in Cummington, MA. It’s a great show and if you are in the new england or New York area it is a great way to spend the day. My … Continue reading "iapm51:MA Sheep & Wool 2008"
First, many thanks to my special guest/co-host Susan B. Anderson. She is the wonderful author of Itty Bitty Hats and Itty Bitty Nursery. She is also one of the first people in the knitting world to trust me with a book review, even after listening to the show. I love her books and can’t get … Continue reading "iapm50:Baby Boogy"
On today’s show I sit down with Annissa at Stitch House Dorchester. Her store is the newest kid on the block in Boston. It’s a great space and a lot closer than I thought. The song I played is Don’t Loose Touch by Against Me. Finally, I am working with others on starting a Friday … Continue reading "iapm49:Dorchester"
This episode is about Google Maps and Martha’s Vineyard Fiber Farm. Susan, from Martha’s Vineyard Fiber Farm, explains how a sheep CSA works and tells us about the vibrant agricultural community on the Vineyard. Also, Go to the Inaugural: Martha’s Vineyard Fiber Fest April 19, 2008 at the New Ag Hall in W. Tisbury The … Continue reading "iapm48:Sheep and Goat Retirment Home"
Todays episode is a little bit of rambling on my part about Pawsox stitch and pitch and wecansolveit.org. Tink and Wink sit down to talk about there shop Yarn’s in the Farms. Music today was provided by Dust Rhinos (Jedi Drinking Test) more show notes later.
 My special guest Sarah (Haptotope) joins me for a little two year gittyness. I have been working really hard to get this out, I have also been working really hard to get some much needed excercise in so I don’t get mcuh time at night to work on this and need to get some … Continue reading "iapm46-Two Year Pod-O-Versary"
Jackie at Wild and WoollyOn todays show I feature an interview with Jackie of Wild and Woolly. Today’s show was broadcast live and it was a lot of fun, I hope that people join me as I try this again next Saturday, time is going to be TBD. Yarn-a-lot z of znits podcast Sherril of … Continue reading "iapm45-The Live One"
On today’s show: I yarn-a-lot about my current projects and 2008. I play a recording by Queer Joe and share info about the Men’s Knitting Retreat. Then I sit down and talk with Betsy of A Loom With A View in Newburyport, MA. Finally I rant a little about my Fat Nano and stuff. Here … Continue reading "IAPM 44: Loom with a View"
This episode concludes the interview with Allison of Circles Knitting Salon. This episode continues to explore her knitting store dream and what has become of it since she started the store. The annual Bazaar Bizarre is Dec. 9th. Nicole the Geek has started a group for It’s a Purl Man listeners on Ravelry Pam of … Continue reading "IAPM43:The Circle Due"
This episode is the first half of a story told by Allison about her knitting store dreams. Alison is a pillar of knitting in the Boston area. She runs Circles, teaches knitting at her store and during the knit-outs, is a mother of a fantastic and funny little girl, and is always a welcome presence … Continue reading "IAPM42: The Circle"
Hey all… I have a new show… Alasdair joins me on the show to talk a little about Double Knitting and I flub my way through a wrap up of the last couple months. MUSIC End of the world is by The Crabs Lost my way is by Matthew Ebel UPDATED NOTES: Alasdair is working … Continue reading "IAPM41: Back From Vacation"
Patience, by lovely friend who is on team chuppah… joins me in a little literary episode(live from her yarn den). We review Cast On, Bet’s Off and Casts Off by the Yarn Harlot. The rest of the show goes real political. We ponder what the election holds for us Knitters and what we, as knitters, … Continue reading "iapm40:Never invest in Yarn Futures"
In todays episode I hang out with Julia and do a little catching up. After my usual rambling we talk about her upcoming event, The Fiber Revival. It’s a event that is going to happen next week!!! Go check it out. The winner of the Charmed Knits Book is Phyllis. Music: How The Wind Must … Continue reading "IAPM39: Fiber Revival"
Todays show is a gab-a-thon about a very special series of knitting books, that’s right… Harry Potter. Alison Hansel, author of Charmed Knits and the Blue Blog, and Jane Jacobs, owner and head knitter wrangler at Porter Square Books, join me in a fun discussion about knitting, Potter, and being obsessed with both. Contest: Comment … Continue reading "IAPM38: Muggle Madness"
On todays show ,Omly Omly does the Yarn-a-lot. I share a little about how much I love Tom Bihn and his little pouches. My friends are traveling around the world, if you are in Sol Korea and are willing to show Lucy around, please drop me a line. Susan is going to be touring in … Continue reading "iapm37:Brightly Colored"
On today’s show, I get a little yarn-a-lot assist from Kris, I plug Knitters Uncensored (love it), and I do an interview with Carol Martin of farm house yarn. The Music at the end is Apple Sauce verses Sour Cream by the Levees Also, WWKIP in Copley on Saturday… I can’t wait to be all … Continue reading "IAPM36:Dyeing on the Farm"
Today we hear from Dee‘s kids about stash management. Two of my New England podcasting friends share some of there thoughts (CC CHAMPAN & Chris from The Finacial Aid Podcast). I have three knitting podcast promos, WOW, from Stitch Stud and His Bride, Knitting Time Together, & SubKnit. I got to hang our with the … Continue reading "iapm35:Spin Control"
OK.. I have to get to work, but I wanted to put this episode out with my interview with Susan from Windsor Buttons in lovely downtown Boston. More notes later… Oh yeah, this is not 33a, I decided it should get it’s own number
My mom joins me on the podcast today. It’s not Mothers day yet, but hey… it is a honor to get her to show up in Boston seeing as she spends most of her time in Chile. Most days she can be found in her B&B / MUSEUM in Cobquecura with her many guests. Andrea … Continue reading "iapm33:Mom&Farm"
So… Kimberly and I represented all day and this show is about found on this amazing day in NYC!!! I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the day and new friends who gave me so much to share with everyone. If I missed you in this show, if I forgot your name, if … Continue reading "iapm32:Harlot in the Park"
It’s been a whole year… wow… Thanks to Willy, Dee, and Kim for their voiemail messgages. If you would like to leave me a message please call 206-984-4286. Todays show details the Schedule for Thursday Big day. If you would like to join me in my attempt to get onto the Today Show, please let … Continue reading "Episode 31: One Year"
Please help me in my plight to collect submissions for a 6 foot wide by 4 foot tall poster. It is going to be full color and laminated. Kimberly and I will be carrying it down to the today show to REPRESENT on the national morning news. If you are so inclined here is what … Continue reading "POSTER DESIGN HELP"
Colleen The Subway Knitter joins me to talk about the state of the blog. In the Yarn-a-lot we talk about the Boston Knitting Guild, my dream of a night time guild in Boston, the KnitSmiths, Gringa Tejedora, Santa Cruz Hat. Todays song is I want to hear what you have got to say by The … Continue reading "State of the Knit Blog 2007"
My friend Diana joins me on the show to talk about knitting, the cutest kid in knitted gear in all of Cambridge, and review Amy Singer’s new Book ‘No Sheep For You‘. I am looking for a little feedback about what people think about knitting guilds, and what they would like out of a knitting … Continue reading "Episode 29 – Friendly Fiber"
Kathy, of Grumperina fame, joins me on this show to talk about socks, stash, and everything in-between. She is so cool… I’m not worthy… :) YARN-A-LOT Links Cascade Fixation Pony Pearl Knitting Needles The Bosworth’s Greenwood Hill Farm Stitches East Green Mountain Spinnery Skientily Clad Komi Style Hat Classic Elite Classic Silk Winmil Fabric Fabric … Continue reading "Episode 28: Socks!"
Hey all… Today’s romantic voyage begins with my usual and ends with a discussion about an upcoming trip to italy. My friend Alanna has started a travel company for knitters called Tactile Travels. Please check out her site for more information about her trips. I have setup a voicemail system to start gathering audio commentary, … Continue reading "Episode 27: I Heart You & Italy"
I am accompanied on this episode by the fantastic Stitchy McYarnPants. We take a trip in her Museum of Kitschy Stitches to find some of the origins of the male patterns. She has promised to add images of the exhibits on her site. Some background, I have the following categories of male sweater patterns: Mud … Continue reading "Episode 26: Going old School"
On today’s show I share the discussions I had with local yarn stores that were at Stitches East. INTERVIEWS (in order of appearance on show) Marie Connolly of Stitch DC in Washington D.C. (with acrylic heckling from Brandon Mably) Carol of Rosie’s Yarn Cellar in Philly, PA (who also writes Go Knit In Your Hat … Continue reading "Episode 25 – Stitches East: the one with the LYSs"
