Today's episode is a belated Winter Solstice-themed "mystery play" between the Midwife (face of the Goddess) and the God. I also draw a winner for the Jane Richmond book "Island" and a skein of Madelinetosh "Vintage". Songs: Derek K. Miller "What Child is This?/Greensleeves" Ludovico Einaudi "Lady Labyrinth" Green Druid "Night Dance" Catya Mar "Clouds" from REMEMBERING THE DAY More Human than Human "Yule Tides" Oona McOua t "Ancient Mother"...
In today’s episode, I’m pleased to bring you an encore interview with Jane Richmond, here to talk about her new collection of knits, inspired by Vancouver Island. Plus, in the Kitchen I’ll talk about my new way of cooking and eating. Shownotes (links to follow): News & Noteworthy: The contest is now closed and there will be a drawing for it soon. Thanks! The contest for this month: a copy of Jane Richmond's new knitting collection "Island". Also, a skein of Madelinetosh "Vintage" worsted, in...
In today’s episode, it’s time to catch up on the knitted projects. Plus, an essay by British writer and Druid, Nimue Brown. Shownotes: News & Noteworthy: -contest draw (yarn or spinning fibre) winner - Jennifer, Naamah13. For “On and Off the Needles”: “Off” Projects only today: Irish Coffee , by Thea Colman Yarn: Madelinetosh Chunky , 100% SW merino, aran weight, colourway “Rambler”. Telemark Pullover , by Erika Flory Yarn: Gaia’s Colours, Pales Twisty DK , colourway “Azur-Ava”. Rae scarf , ...
In today’s episode, the one year anniversary of the podcast, I chat with Irish designer Carol Feller about her new Craftsy online class - Celtic Cables . Image from Craftsy.com Shownotes: News & Noteworthy: -Draw for spinning fibre - “LittleCaptina” - Sarah -Teo Bishop, our lovely Druid from episode 16 is American musician Matt Morris . New draw/contest for the month of August: Yarn - Gaia's Colours Fibre Arts, 3 skeins of Silkie Sock (50% SW Merino/50% Silk, 2ply, heavy fingering, 383yards/...
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): Knitting Co...
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-...
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...
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 ...
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 no...
In today’s episode, the trials and tribulations of knitting for my husband. “In the Kitchen” is about the detox cleanse. And in “The Pagan Corner”, I’ll talk about being a Pagan parent and share some Pagan Parenting books. Shownotes: Housekeeping: - The draw for December/January has been made. Post #10 - SabraB aka Sabrina is the winner. - The KAL/CAL/SpAL/WAL starting February 1st, until April 1st. Details in a thread over at The Pagan Knitter Ravelry group. The Knitter's Needles: - Smokin' Jac...
Today is a bumper episode, as the British would say. I’ll update you on what I’ve been knitting - and it’s been quite a lot. I’ll also play a handful of seasonal songs both silly and sweet, for your enjoyment. There has been a lot brewing, bubbling and baking in my kitchen lately - so I’ll share what I’ve been making. And it is the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year... A bumper crop of show notes: (Sorry for the delay, folks!) Housekeeping: -Enter to win two skeins of blue/purple fi...
Today’s show is a mini-episode. I’ll share what knitting means to me, and indeed, likely to many of you. Plus, we draw for that fabulous striping Vesper sock yarn. Shownotes to follow. Yarn to win (December/January): Yarn Dyenasty "Marilyn" sock yarn (63% Superwash Merino/20% Silk/15% Nylon/2%Silver), colourway "Vincent". 420 yards per 100 grams skein. 2 skeins available as a set. Pattern to go with these skeins: Seraphim shawl by Miriam L. Felton . To enter, leave a comment with your name/Ravel...
Today’s episode is all about Comfort - on your needles, for your eyes and ears, and simmering in your kitchen. We’ll look at the new Coastal Knits pattern book. And “The Pagan Corner” brings us comfort at home, for home is a sacred space. Shownotes for episode 9: Housekeeping: Enter to win a skein of Vesper sock yarn or undyed spinning fibre at the shownotes for Episode 8. The Knitter's Needles: QED - 100% Blue-faced Leicester wool, worsted weight, by The Sanguine Gryphon ( Ravelry link to QED) ...
In today’s episode, we catch up on the knitting projects in “The Knitter’s Needles”. Plus, we reflect on the significance of Samhain in “The Pagan Corner”. Show notes: Housekeeping: Enter to win Vesper Sock yarn or undyed spinning fiber on this episode's show notes - deadline 9pm Pacific, November 28th, 2011. The Pagan Knitter Ravelry group The Knitter's Needles: “On” Projects: Elphaba Pullover , by Mary Annarella Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon, Bugga! , Blue Metalmark colourway ( Ravelry Link ) Rae...
In today’s episode, “The Knitter’s Needles” will bring you a yarn app review. In “The Dyer’s Pot”, I’ll share some common methods of dyeing yarn & fibre. Finally, we’ll learn a little about the Four-fold Goddess in “The Pagan Corner”. Show notes for Episode 7: Housekeeping: The yarn/fibre giveaway is for Tanis Fiber Arts Blue label sock yarn, Gaia's Colours spinning fibre - post a comment on the show notes for Episode 6 ("Sweet Jane") for a chance to win. Deadline, Friday, October 28th, 9pm ...
