The Manic Purl Podcast

Episode 69 - Back On The Horse

2011-09-23T15:50:00.000-07:00

What's On My Sticks -

Montview Cardigan
Cotty Socks

News -

Camp KIP
Madrona Fiber Arts

Online Finds -

Knitty Deep Fall 2011
Levenwick Cardigan

Oh yeah, I almost forgot - I'm blogging at Snappy Stitches now!

Episode 68 - Acer Cardi Completion

2011-02-22T15:49:00.000-08:00

What's On My Sticks -

My Acer Cardi
Acer Cardi Pattern on Ravelry
Aquaphobia Socks
Larch Cardi Pattern on Ravelry (pics of mine coming next week!)

News -

Malabrigo March! Malabrigo Junkies Ravelry Group
Spriteling Mystery Shawl KAL

Online Finds -

Simple Pleasures Hat
Jade Sapphire 2 Ply Cashmere Silk
Claylicious' Etsy Shop - owl yarn bowls!
Sweet Georgia Sock Yarn Club

This week's music is Springtime Travels by Chantilly

Episode 67 - Knitty Time

2011-02-07T15:49:00.000-08:00

What's On My Sticks -

Acer Cardigan Pattern Page

My Acer Cardigan

News -

Knits By The Sea Cookie A Sock Design Retreat - April 1-3, 2011 in
Tofino, BC

Sock Summit 2011

CampKIP

Review -

Knitty - Winter 2011

Online Finds -

Western Sky Knits Yarn

Pulling At Strings

Blue Room Pottery Yarn Bowls

This week's song is Downloaded by Alan Lauris

Episode 66 - Knitty Love

2011-01-29T15:48:00.000-08:00

What's On My Sticks -

Acer Cardigan Pattern Page

My Acer Cardigan

News -

Madrona Fiber Arts - February 17-20, 2011 in Tacoma, WA

Carolina Fiber Frolic - February 24-27, 2011 in Charleston, South Carolina

Fibres West - March 18-19, 2011 in Abbotsford, British Columbia

Vote on which type of KAL you'd like to do (Sweater, Shawl or Sock) here.

Cookie A Sock Club

Special Feature: Mother Bear Project -

Mother Bear Project

CogKNITive Podcast Mother Bear Project KAL/CAL

Manic Purl Podcast Mother Bear Project Ravelry Thread

Online Finds -

Star Trek Sock Support Group - Rav Group

Christmas 2011 KAL - Rav Group

52 Cowl Along

This week's song is How You're Able To Smile by Alan Lauris

Episode 65 - One Stitch At A Time

2011-01-22T15:47:00.000-08:00

What's On My Sticks -

Acer Cardigan Pattern Page

My Acer Cardigan

News -

Madrona Fiber Arts - February 17-20, 2011 in Tacoma, WA

Stitches West - February 17-20, 2011 in Santa Clara, CA

Camp Catywumpus

Online Finds -

Year of Socks Stash KAL Rav Group

Knit A Block A Month KAL Rav Group

Special Feature: Mother Bear Project -

Mother Bear Project

CogKNITive Podcast Mother Bear Project KAL/CAL

Manic Purl Podcast Mother Bear Project Ravelry Thread

This week's song is Take Me Home by Adama

Episode 64 - Knitting Revived

2011-01-15T15:47:00.000-08:00

What's On My Sticks -

Acer Cardigan Pattern Page

My Acer Cardigan

Techniques -

The Purl Cast On - so you can cast on in ribbing.

News -

Madrona Fiber Arts - February 17-20, 2011 in Tacoma, WA

Stitches West - February 17-20, 2011 in Santa Clara, CA

CampKIP - April 6-9, 2011 in Grafton, IL

Online Finds -

Knit.Sock.Love Ravelry Group

Knit.Sock.Love - a Cookie KAL Ravelry Group

Knit.Sock.Love Book by Cookie A

Review -

This Week's Music -

Erin Dickins - Walkin' With Your Barefeet On

Episode 63 - Socktoberfest 2010

2010-10-09T15:46:00.000-07:00

What's On My Sticks -

Through The Loops Mystery Socks

Socktoberfest Festivities! -

Through The Loops Mystery Socks KAL

News -

Creativ Festival, Toronto, Ontario

Nordic Knitting Conference, Seattle, Washington

Sock Summit 2011, Portland, Oregon

SOAR: Spin Off Autumn Retreat

Reviews -

Online Finds -

The Fiber Cooperative

Frankensocks Ravelry Group

Socktoberfest

Super cute Socktoberfest blog button

This week's music is No Matching Socks by Alan Lauris

Episode 62 - Finishing Techniques: Seaming Demystified

2010-03-08T15:45:00.000-08:00

What's On/Off My Sticks -

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Multnomah #3

Faverolle Pullover

Suit Yourself Socks

News -

Sock Design Contest from Exercise Before Knitting

Beginning Spinner's Ravelry group is focusing on spinning during the Paralympic games (they Start March 12, 2010)

Finishing Techniques: Seaming -

Knitting Daily - 7 Tips for Seaming Mojo

Seaming a Set In Sleeve (from Berroco)

Shoulder Seaming (from Berroco)

Mattress Stitch on non-stockinette (from Berroco)

Mattress Stitch on Stockinette (from knittinghelp.com)

Online Finds -

Yarn Demon's Etsy Shop (cute clay spinning orifice hooks)

Random Stripe Generator

Into The Whirled's Rav Group (mystery spin along schedule)

Into The Whirled's Etsy Shop

Spun Out -

PAKnitWit's spinning of "Goldfish Wearing a Tutu" from All Spun Up's Etsy Shop has inspired me.

Today's song is Fly Fly Fly by Adrina Thorpe

Episode 61 - Podium Worthy Knitting

2010-02-28T15:45:00.000-08:00

What's On/Off My Sticks -

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Discovery Socks from Cat Bordhi's book, Personal Footprints.

My handspun socks.

News -

16th Annual Llama and Alpaca Show in Lexington, Virginia runs March 13-14, 2010.

Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2010 Preview is up.

Ravelympics Update -

Don't forget to cross the finish line! You're specific event finish line can be found on this list.

Online Finds -

The Toy Society.

Sprossling Cardigan by Anne Hanson.

The Woolen Rabbit's Shop.

Easy Graft Technique.

NH Knitting Mama's Shop.

Today's song is called Blossoms and is performed by Acoustic Peace Acoustic Anarchy.

Episode 60 - Cheer With Your Knitting

2010-02-23T15:44:00.000-08:00

What's On/Off My Sticks -

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Finished the Faverolle Pullover for the Ravelympics.

Calculator for decreasing evenly.

Still working on the handspun socks for the WIPs Dancing Event.

News -

Preview of the Spring 2010 Issue of Interweave Knits is up!

Ravelympics Update -

Hannah Kearney - Gold Medal Winner of Women's Freestyle Skiing is a knitter!

We have another prize donation for Team Manic Purl! Yarn Play Cafe has donated a project bag that says "Knit" on it!

Ravelympics Badge of Glory Pins are available for pre-order.

Blue Moon Fiber Arts currently has a colorway called Vancouver Violet.

Bobicus Hat Pattern is available for free for a limited time.

Online Finds -

Guinan Hat.

Spin Off is releasing back issues on CD.

Olympic Reindeer Hat Pattern same as the US Olympic team.

Skew Sock from the current Knitty Surprise.

Today's song is Poetry is Flowitry by Acoustic Peace Acoustic Anarchy

Episode 59 - Can't Stop Knitting

2010-02-16T15:43:00.000-08:00

What's On/Off My Sticks -

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Working away on the Faverolle Pullover.

News -

Zen Goddess Lace Club - sign up by March 26, 2010.

Ann Budd has a new blog! Check it out.

Cat Bordhi will be teaching at Olds College Fibre Week - just north of Calgary, Alberta for a few days during the week of June 25-July 2, 2010.

Ravelympics Update -

Make sure your projects are tagged correctly!

Head to your event's finish line and post the specified info to get your medal.

Interested in Team Manic Purl prizes? Check them out here.

Online Finds -

Stricken Smitten's Etsy Shop.

Lime Green Jelly's Etsy Shop.

Be Mine Coasters - check these out if you're looking to make some cute heart-shaped coasters.

Today's song is Good As Gold by Admiral Twin.

Episode 58 - Unique Sweater Construction

2010-02-10T15:43:00.000-08:00

Episode 57 - Swatch Like a Champ!

2010-02-07T15:42:00.000-08:00

What's On/Off My Sticks -

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The Austermann Step socks are done, and I've started swatching for my Ravelympics project. I'm going to be knitting the Faverolle pullover.

News -

2nd Annual Stitch & Spin in Athens, New York
Fibers West is Coming to Abbotsford, BC - March 26-27, 2010.

Ravelympics Update -

Ravelympics Village Map is your guide to everything Ravelympics!

The official Ravelympics 2010 Ravatar can be found here.

Team Manic Purl Ravelympics prizes can be found here.

Special Feature - More on Ergonomics -

More on prevention can be found here.

DVD: Yoga for Knitters & Sitters.

Online Finds -

Berroco Knitbits Newsletter
Berroco Vintage Family Pattern Booklet

Today's Music:

Acres and Acres perform The Polar Bear Song.

Episode 56 - Ergonomics of Knitting

2010-01-31T15:42:00.000-08:00

What's On/Off My Sticks -

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="288" caption="Milkweed Shawl Completed"][/caption]

Milkweed Shawl

News -

Nancy Bush is teaching at Webs on March 12-13, 2010.

Knitters Contribute over a million to Doctors Without Borders!

Ravelympics Update -

It's not too late to join Team Manic Purl!

Timezone Calculator - don't forget the mass cast on is February 12, 2010 at 6:00pm PST.

Special Feature -

Stretching exercises for knitters

Online Finds -

Wolles Yarn Creations Etsy Shop
Okay Knits Etsy Shop

Spun Out -

Joy of Handspinning website
Me flicking Corriedale locks

Today's music is Summer State of Mind by David Homyk.

Episode 55 - Double Your Decrease, Double Your Fun!

2010-01-24T15:41:00.000-08:00

What's On/Off My Sticks -

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Milkweed Shawl - BMFA STR Light Weight in Jade"][/caption]

Milkweed Shawl
Austermann Step Vanilla Socks

News -

Dream Spin Spinning Retreat

Mother Bear KAL/CAL on the CogKNITive Podcast

Blue Moon Fiber Arts has released new colorways!

Check out these patterns - portions of their profits are being donated to the relief efforts in Haiti.

Ravelympics Update -

The 2010 Ravelympic Events have been listed!

Online Finds -

The Fiber Fix

Madelinetosh Prairie Lace weight singles

Alabama Fiber Dreams

Spun Out -

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="March 2008 - My First Time Spinning On a Wheel (sorry for the horrid picture)"][/caption]

This week's song is called DIY by A Band Called Quinn.

Episode 54 - Functional Knitwear

2010-01-17T15:40:00.000-08:00

On/Off My Sticks -

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="361" caption="Trekking Pro Natura Socks"][/caption]

Squidge Dishcloth
Revisiting my Shetland Triangle from 2005.

News -

Juniper Moon Farm CSA Shares are available!

Cat Bordhi is coming to Wool & Wicker in Steveston, BC Feb 19-21, 2010! Classes have been announced!

Carolina Fiber Frolic will be happening near Charleston, South Carolina from February 25-28, 2010. Find more details here or on the Carolina Fiber Frolic Ravelry group.

Ravelympics Update -

Events will be finalized this week!

Can you believe it's only 26 more days until we cast on?!?

Don't forget to share pictures of your project swatches on the Manic Purl Ravelry group. Feel free to let us know what you'll be working on.

Online Finds -

Woolen Mill St Yarns Etsy Shop
Sheepish Creations' Etsy Shop
Waterloo Wools' Etsy Shop

Spun Out -

Check out the All Spun Up Ravelry Group to see pictures of the January/February 2010 Spin Along fiber.

Today's music is Time Sure Flies by Allen Mayes.

Episode 53 - Casting On For 2010

2010-01-10T15:39:00.000-08:00

What's On/Off My Sticks

Still working on the plain vanilla socks. I *heart* Trekking Pro Natura!

News

Madrona Fiber Arts Festival - February 11-14, 2010
Ravelry Group - 2010 Lace Sampler Mystery KAL
Ravelry Group - Fifty-Two in Fifty-Two 2010
Ravelry Group - Mission: Dehibernation 2010
Ravelry Group - 2010 Pair A Month KAL & CAL
Ravelry Group - Knit A Sweater A Month Challenge!
Secret Pal 15

Ravelympics Update

Official Ravelympic Rules
Mini Red Mitten Pattern
Goat For Gold Program

Online Finds (Goodies)

Springtree Road's Etsy Shop
See Jayne Knit Yarns' Etsy Shop
Artric's Etsy Shop

Spun Out - The Segment on Spinning

All Spun Up's Etsy Shop

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*****

Today's song is Spinning Wheel by Clare Dowling

Episode 52 - Knitting Resolutions

2010-01-03T15:38:00.000-08:00

Trekking Pro Natura Vanilla Socks

Planning out your knitting for 2010? Check out lotsafos10 - Lots of Finished Objects in 2010 Ravelry Group

News -
10 Shawls In 2010
Care To Knit Charity Site

Online Finds (Goodies) -
Three Waters Farm's Etsy Shop
On The Round's Etsy Shop
Dye Dreams Yarn Shop

Cornrows Mittens and Hat Pattern
Matterhorn Mitts, Hat and Scarf Pattern

Spun Out -

Crown Mountain Farms.
My Superwash Merino in Sunshine of Your Love

Learning to Navajo ply?

Remember to treadle very slowly while your hands get used to the new plying motion.

Check Out These YouTube Videos on Navajo Plying -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgNkkt5xLZI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9GcVfnmvNQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOVXCHzDRKM

Today's music is brought to us by PsychoVoyager and is called Merry Christmas and a Funky New Year.

Episode 51 - Minor Knitting Miracles

2009-12-31T15:37:00.000-08:00

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What's On/Off My Sticks?

Kingscot Cardigan
Crocheted Trim - Arcade Edge
Vine Yoke Cardigan
Garter Rib Socks
Plain Vanilla Trekking Pro Natura Socks

News

Handspun Revolution ---Lillehammer
LotsaFOs10 Ravelry Group
All Spun Up Jan/Feb 2010 Spin Along

Online Finds

Siege's Etsy Shop
Knit It Up's Etsy Shop
Yarnahoy's Etsy Shop

Spun Out

All Spun Up Nov/Dec 2009 Falkland Spin Along 2-Ply and 3-Ply

I will be emailing the contest winners shortly. Thank you to all who entered and an extra special thank you to Uli of Creations by Uli and Li of Yarn Tamers

Like this week's music? It's New Year's Eve by Maria Daines

Happy New Year!!

Episode 50 is Up!

2009-12-20T10:41:00.001-08:00

Check out the new show notes page here!

Episode 49 is up!

2009-12-20T10:39:00.000-08:00

Check out the new show notes page here!

Episode 47 is Up!

2009-11-15T18:23:00.000-08:00

Show notes can be found on the new show notes site at manicpurl.com. Click here to visit the new site.

Episode 46 Is Up!

2009-11-11T17:20:00.000-08:00

Come check out the new show notes site here, for the show notes from Episode 46 - It's a Knit Thing!

Also found on the new show notes site? The brand new professionally designed logo!

Don't forget to update your bookmarks and feed readers to the new site. I look forward to seeing you at manicpurl.com

Episode 45 - Count Your Stitches

2009-10-25T15:56:00.000-07:00

Twist Cardi by Chic Knits
Electronic Row Counters
Stitchncount Row Counter for Blackberry
Stitch Minder app for iPhone
Knit Counter and Knit Counter Lite
Clip & Go Abacus Style Row Counter from Spinning Monkeys Etsy Shop
Row Counter Bracelet from Crimson Orchid's Etsy Shop
Handmade Needle Cases from sarahkincheloe's etsy shop
Grant Creek Yarns
Baana Scarf
Lavalette Shawl
Seed Stitch Nimbus Neck Warmer
Drifted Pearls Scarf
Eliina Shawl
Walden Crocheted Shawl

The song at the end of this episode is called Summertime and is performed by Brother Love.

Episode 44 - Knitting TMI

2009-10-20T20:47:00.000-07:00

Chic Knits
Twist Cardi
Through The Loops Socktoberfest 2009 Mystery Sock
Vintage Knits for Modern Babies by Hadley Fierlinger
Knitted Spoon Podcast
Multnomah Shawl
Star Trek Pot Holders
Simple Ribbed Cowl
Little Trendy Noppe Shawl
Springtime Bandit Shawl
Like this week's song? The song is called Soccer Girl and the band is Brother Love. Check out more about the band called Brother Love

Episode 43 - Full Swing

2009-10-03T17:28:00.000-07:00

Multnomah Shawl Pattern
Girasole Shawl/Blanket Pattern
Crocus Bud Crocheted Shawl Pattern
Sweet Georgia Studio
Socktoberfest Ravelry Group
Through The Loops Socktoberfest Mystery KAL!
Video Podcast: Round The Twist With Carin
Ravelympics 2010
Winter Solstice Swap
Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off
Knitty Fall 2009 - Colonade Shawl/Scarf
Knitty Fall 2009 - Hat-Heel Sock
Knitty Fall 2009 - Girl Friday Cardigan

Episode 42 - Socktoberfest Warm Up

2009-09-26T16:32:00.000-07:00

Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth
Multnomah Shawl
My Multnomah Shawl
Multnomah Shawl KAL Group
Socktoberfest Ravelry Group
Through The Loops Socktober 2009 KAL
Slipped Stitch Studios Etsy Shop
The Silver Pumpkin's Etsy Shop
Decor Noir's Etsy Shop
Cat Bordhi is coming to Wool & Wicker in Steveston, BC! February 19, 20, 21, 2010.
Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti by Mandy Moore and Leanne Prain.

Episode 41 - Let The Fall Knitting Begin

2009-09-14T17:39:00.000-07:00

My Dishcloths
Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth Pattern
Girasole Shawl/Blanket
Multnomah Shawl of Awesome
Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Lightweight in the Thraven Colorway

Episode 40 - Dear Knitters...

2009-09-02T18:18:00.000-07:00

Episode 40 is up! Sorry, it's another car episode. Back to normal very soon though!

Baaad Anna's - Vancouver's Newest Yarn Shop!

Round The Twist With Carin

Looking to shop at Gritty Knits? Use code "manic" at the checkout for 10% off!

Knit Fit Knitting

Episode 39 - Getting My Butt In Gear.

2009-08-28T18:21:00.001-07:00

A bit of a different format this time. Don't worry, it's just a temporary change.

Back to normal very soon.

Happy knitting!!!

Episode 38 - Strange or Familiar? The Knitting Lifestyle

2009-07-17T18:02:00.000-07:00

Knitspot
Carrot Catnip Felted Cat Toy
TerraBellaSpun
All Spun Up
Baa Hurrah - hand-turned knitting needles
Knitty Lock Flicking Tutorial
Knit.Sock.Love - Cookie A's New Book!
Knictionary Ravelry Group

Episode 37 - The Sweater Abyss...

2009-07-08T20:27:00.000-07:00

Hillflowers Shawl
On Hold Socks
Gritty Knits
Saffron Dyeworks
Brass Needles
cogKNITive podcast
Crown Mountain Farms
Interweave Hurt Books Sale
Tour de Fleece 2009
Deep In The Forest Mittens

Episode 36 - Fiber Festivals Are For Knitters Too!

2009-07-01T13:44:00.000-07:00

Miss Honeychurch Sweater
Socks From The Toe Up KAL
Book Review: Fiber Gathering by Joanne Seiff
Knitspot
The Great Sock Off Of 2009
Summer Knits Ravelry Group
Linen & Hemp Lover's Ravelry Group
Greencraft Ravelry Group
Tutorial: How to use a flicker brush to prep fleece
How to use wool combs
My pictures from The Black Sheep Gathering 2009

Episode 35 - The Black Sheep Gathering 2009

2009-06-28T19:01:00.000-07:00

Black Sheep Gathering
Crown Mountain Farms
Miss Honeychurch Sweater

I know the show notes are a bit slim this week, but don't worry - everything will be back to normal next week.

Episode 34 - En-Gauge

2009-06-18T17:17:00.000-07:00

Miss Honeychurch
Monkey Socks
World Wide Knit In Public Day
World Wide Spin In Public Day
Tour de Fleece 2009
Petite Purls
Vegan Sock Knitting Yarns
Vegan Sock Knitting KAL
Knit Naturally Podcast
Crown Mountain Farms
FreckleFaceFibers
AllSpunUp
The Yarn Tree is the fiber place for targhee I couldn't remember the name of.
Book: How To Knit With Circular & Double-Pointed Needles

Here's my spinning video:

Episode 33 - Summer Approaches

2009-06-11T17:43:00.000-07:00

February Lady Sweater
Lacy Rib Socks
Socks From The Toe Up KAL
Knitty - Summer 2009
Knotions - Summer 2009
Miss Honeychurch aka "Miss Honeycrunch"
World Wide Knit In Public Day
More about hemp
Allhemp6

Episode 32 - Hemp, How I Love Thee...

2009-06-04T16:07:00.000-07:00

My Lacy Rib Socks - Pattern by Wendy Johnson
Socks From The Toe Up KAL
52 Pair Plunge III
eLoominator's Diagonal Knit Dishcloth
My Handspun Socks
Twist Collective - Summer 2009
Summer Sox by Cookie A
Beach Glass Shawl by Susan Lawrence
Headphone Whale
Whale Cat Toy
Summer of Socks 2009

Episode 31 - Knitters! Start Your Engines!

2009-06-01T16:17:00.000-07:00

Eloomanator's Diagonal Knit Dishcloth. I'm using Allhemp 6 Hemp For Knitting DK weight in color 14 (dark grey).
Socks From The Toe Up by Wendy Johnson
My finished pair of men's socks!
Crown Mountain Farms
52 Pair Plunge III Blog
52 Pair Plunge III on Ravelry
Socks From The Toe Up KAL on Ravelry
Freckle Face Fibers

Episode 30 - May Knits

2009-05-28T12:14:00.000-07:00

We made it to Episode 30!! Yeah!!

Uptown Boot Socks from Favorite Socks - aka: the socks I couldn't remember the name of, but almost ran out of yarn for.
Dippers by Hunter Hammersen
eLoomanator's Diagonal Knit Dishcloth by Jana Trent
Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth Pattern
Not An F-ing Potholder Dishcloth Pattern
FreckleFaceFibers

Thanks for listening!

Episode 29 - To Frog Or Not To Frog?

2009-04-14T10:08:00.001-07:00

February Lady Sweater
Monkey Socks
Calculator: How to increase evenly across a row
Inspiring Marigold Sock
Sweet Sweet Georgia Ravelry Group
Knitting Daily: Free Lace Patterns
Sock A Month KAL - May's theme: Spring Flowers

Episode 28 - Jumping On The Bandwagon.

2009-04-03T14:12:00.000-07:00

On My Sticks:

Monkey Socks
Staccato Socks
February Lady Sweater KAL

Off My Sticks:

Turn A Square Hat

Online Finds:

Mitered Hanging Towel
Sensational & More Sensational Knitted Socks Group (Ravelry)
Monthly Adventures Group (Ravelry)

Reminder:

Don't forget to join the Manic Purl Group on Ravelry, and sign up for the Kit It! Swap by April 10th!

Congrats Kraftymama! She's the winner of the "What Gets Your Knitting Juices Flowing? Contest!

Episode 27 - The Swap!

2009-03-26T12:40:00.000-07:00

The Swap:
Kit It! Swap Sign Ups

The Contest:
Contest: What Gets Your Knitting Juices Flowing?

What's On My Sticks?
Staccato Socks by Veronik Avery
Turn A Square Hat by
Jared Flood
Crocheted Dishcloth Pattern: "Not A F*cking Potholder" Dishcloth Pattern

What's Off My Sticks?
Monkey Socks

Fibres West Booty:
Fibres West - Abbotsford, BC
Creations by Uli - Awesome Penguin Stitch Markers

Spun Out! The Segment On Spinning:
Politically Incorrect Spin Up Pin Up Fiber Club
My Spinning From a Batt Tutorial

Online & Ravelry Finds:
Sock A Month 7
2009 Sock KAL - Ravelry
Super Swappers Group - Ravelry

Episode 26 - Make Your Own Project Club

2009-03-14T14:43:00.000-07:00

What's On My Sticks:

Sweet Georgia Yarns

News:

Knitty Spring 2009
Twist Collective Tote Bags
Liberty's Yarn
Knitting Podcast List: Including list of those who had to move recently
Verena Knitting - Spring 2009

Cool Finds:

Simple Knits Blog: 352 Triangle Shawl Patterns divided by yarn amounts needed.
Simple Knits Blog: Things to Knit With 285 yards or less
Shoes + Socks = Lust Ravelry Group
Sweater Knitter's Raverly Group
Stash Knit Down 2009 Ravelry Group - Make your own club!

Featured Etsy Shops:

Wooly Hands
Hullion Artworks
Uniquely Yours Design

Spun Out:

KnittySpin Spring 2009
Yarn Chef SPINS!
Sugarbee Studios Politically Incorrect Batts

Poll Results...

2009-03-12T13:47:00.000-07:00

As promised, I left the poll on the sidebar open until I got the yarn I won from Liberty's Yarn.

I totally thought you guys would all be voting to give it away in a contest, but in the end you voted for me to keep it, knit it, and review it!

Thanks guys! Mad love from me!

So, I will be keeping it, knitting it, and reviewing it for you guys on a future podcast.

I know I want to make socks with it, but I could use some suggestions on which pattern to use.

Thanks bunches to Liberty of Liberty's Yarn for this awesome yarn! It's a perfect blend of 60% Superwash Merino and 40% Bamboo, and I can't wait to start knitting with it. It's sooooo soft!

Episode 25 - Fiber Festivals!

2009-02-24T16:30:00.000-08:00

Ravelry finds:

Malabrigo Junkies Group
Photos of Beautiful Yarn
Focus On Handspun Swap Group

Random Awesomeness:

Version of the Diminishing Rib Cardigan I LOVE!

Gives Good Knit Podcast!

Sugarbee Studios Politically Incorrect Yarn & Fiber Clubs

Patterns:

Band Cuffs

Quant Entrelac Headband

Twist Collective

Drops Design

Crocheted Beret Pattern

Featured Designer: Ellen Gormley. Visit her site: Go Crochet!

Fiber Festivals:

Fibres West - Abbotsford, BC
Knit & Crochet Show - Portland, OR
Black Sheep Gathering - Eugene, OR
Sock Summit - Portland, OR
Oregon Flock & Fiber - Canby, OR
Spin Off Autumn Retreat (SOAR) - Sunriver, OR

Interested in being a featured designer? Want to sponsor a show? Email me: manicpurl@gmail.com

Episode 24 - Entre-What? Entre-lac!

2009-02-24T14:22:00.000-08:00

Here's a picture of my Entrelac Scarf! I'm using Noro Yuzen color number 3 (I'm hoping the 3 hanks I bought are enough). Fingers crossed!

Entrelac:

Entrelac Scarf by Freckles & Purls

Entrelac Wikipedia Entry

Great Podcasts:

Cogknitive Podcast

Knitmore Girls Podcast

Featured Etsy Shops (remember to let them know you heard about them here):

Fiber Monster Etsy Shop

Chimera Etsy Shop

Libertys Yarn Etsy Shop

Andrea Jene Etsy Shop

Online Knitting Magazines:

Knotions Online Knitting Magazine

Verena Knitting - Great new knitting magazine! *If you decide to sign up, please use code: MANICP, to let them know you heard about them here!

Episode 22 - Field Trip!!

2008-12-30T17:08:00.000-08:00

Sweet Georgia Yarns
Birkeland Bros
Knit.1
Crocheted Ava Hat

Song: Auld Lang Syne by James Taylor.

Happy Knitting. Happy Spinning. Happy Crocheting. Happy New Year!

Episode 21 - The Manic Purl Christmas Spectacular!

2008-12-12T08:23:00.001-08:00

Grandma's Shortbread Recipe:

Preheat oven to 300F

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 lb softened butter
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
1 cup cornstarch

Beat butter, add flour, icing sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well. Refrigerate dough until firm. Roll out dough, cut into desired shapes.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies begin to brown around the edges.

Enjoy!

Links!

Long Tail Cast-On in Ribbing.

Christmas Movie's To Knit By:
The Santa Clause
Elf
Frosty The Snowman
Home Alone & Home Alone 2
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (my favorite xmas movie ever!)
A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Polar Express
Scrooged

Last Minute Christmas Ornament Patterns:
Mini Mitten Ornaments by Andrea Kopacek
Tiny Sweater Ornament by Overcoming Liz
Snowman Ornament by Alisha Bauman

Quick Last Minute Gifts:
Basketweave Cowl (by me)
Ribby Slipper Socks
Dishcloths
Soap Sweaters

Or

Search Ravelry for accessories knit with bulky or super-bulky yarn. The Patterns Board on Ravelry also has a few threads dedicated to quick gifts.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Episode 20 - Why Do We Buy?

2008-12-10T13:33:00.000-08:00

Think you might have a problem with spending? Resource on compulsive shopping and spending addiction.

Winter 2008 Knitty.
Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard.

What I'm working on: Kingscot from Winter 2008 Twist Collective in Berroco Pure Merino DK New Navy colorway.

Featured Ravelry Group: Spinner Central

Episode 19 - Accessorize!

2008-12-09T10:02:00.001-08:00

My Projects:
Darkside Cowl by Sarah Fama
Stacked Eyelet Cowl by Ami Madison
Slipper Socks from Interweave Knits Holiday 2008
Kingscot Cardigan by Norah Gaughan from Twist Collective Winter 2008.

Holiday Knitting Ideas:
Turn A Square Hat
Robin's Egg Blue Hat
Felicity Hat
Druid Mittens
Mitered Mittens (Elizabeth Zimmermann)
Dashing Fingerless Gloves
Hot Waffles Fingerless Gloves & Hat Set
Noro Striped Scarf
My So Called Scarf
Lace Ribbon Scarf
Darkside Cowl

Looking for mitten inspiration? Check out the I Make Mittens Group on Ravelry.

Looking for a cool sock or fiber club? Look no further than sugarbeestudios.etsy.com!

The artist at the end is Imogen Heap - she's my new fave!

Please let me know if there's anything I forgot!

manicpurl [at] gmail [dot] com

Episode 18 - The Truth Comes Out

2008-11-13T09:45:00.000-08:00

Okay, the truth doesn't actually come out, because I forgot to read this week's essay, but don't worry - the truth will come out in the near future.

Sugar Bee Studios Fiber Club is open!!
Morning Surf Scarf
Vines Etsy Store
Crown Mountain Farms

The podcast I was talking about is called The High Fiber Diet.

The socks I made for my brother are from Fleece Artist - they're called Soft Socks.

Episode 17 - Seeking Organization

2008-10-31T11:37:00.001-07:00

Organizing Your Knitting Supplies
Close To My Heart by Brenda
Etsy Seller: Exclusively by Linda Lee
Crown Mountain Farms
Sugar Bee Studios

Episode 15 - Neither Here Nor There

2008-09-21T08:34:00.000-07:00

Don't let the title fool you - It's all knitting! I just couldn't think of a better title :)

Sock Knitters Anonymous Ravelry Group
Color Swap (Ravelry)
New Hampshire Wool Arts
Yarn Con
Silver Sun Alpacas
Squoosh
KnittySpin
Friender
Awesome Knitting Baskets

I hope you guys don't mind the shows being a bit more frequent. There's just so much I want to share with you!

Remember: if you have any news, suggestions, or show ideas, please email me at manicpurl [at] gmail [dot] com.

Happy Knitting!

Episode 14 - A Lot Can Happen In A Week!

2008-09-18T07:31:00.000-07:00

I'm unexpectedly unemployed! That means there's more time for podcasting and getting show notes up in a reasonable amount of time.

Addi Click (interchangeable needles)
28thirty Sweater Pattern
100% Philistine Made (featured blog)
Ravelry Group Spotlight: Knitty KALs
MADE: By Rachelm
Stitched By JessaLu
Rock Creek Yarn

Episode 13 - That Darn 2nd Sock!

2008-09-14T10:11:00.000-07:00

Dyeabolical Yarns
Muzzlepuffs
Yarn Lust
Starflower Sock Pattern
Elliphantom Knits
Knitty
Yarn Sprout
Sugar Bee Studios

ETA: The awesome socks I made for myself are made from Austermann Step yarn (the pattern is just a plain vanilla toe-up (I didn't use an actual pattern).

If you have any news for me, you can email me at manicpurl [at] gmail [dot] com.

Episode 12 - The One With The Malabrigo Sock Yarn

2008-09-07T17:30:00.000-07:00

My New Blog!

Noro Striped Scarf

Mystery Stole 4 - Sign up before Sept 10, 2008!!

Drops Patterns

Mason Dixon Knitting - New Book!

Malabrigo Sock

Shibui Merino Sock Yarn

Victoria Pattern from Twist Collective

Eat.Sleep.Knit (my new favorite store!)

Contact me with news or features you'd like to see: manicpurl [at] gmail [dot] com

Episode 11 - The One That Almost Never Was

2008-09-07T17:25:00.000-07:00

Juno Regina
Between Stupid & Clever
Noro Striped Scarf

Episode 10 - Preparing For Fall

2008-08-23T14:42:00.000-07:00

Twist Collective

Eat.Sleep.Knit

Crazy 4 Dyeing

Traveling Rhinos

dkKnits

Knit Meter

Shunklies

Episode 7 - The Black Sheep Gathering 2008

2008-06-28T05:20:00.000-07:00

Episode 7 is up! You can download it using either the libsyn link or the iTunes link - both are in the sidebar. You can also search for Manic Purl using the iTunes store to find the podcast.

As always, you can contact me at manicpurl [at] gmail [dot] com. I'd love to hear from you!

Show Notes:

Lace Stole KAL Options:

Juno Regina

Muir

Print O The Wave

News:

Black Sheep Gathering

Surrey Museum Hosts the Pic-Knit on August 9th, 2008 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

17710 - 56A Avenue, Surrey, BC

For info call: 604-592-6956

Video Review:

The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters

Yarn Finds:

Three By Hand

Fiberphile

The Loopy Ewe

Spun Out:

Pigeon Roof Studios

I hope you enjoyed the show this week. Talk to you next time. Thanks for listening!

Episode 6 - Rediscovering the Library

2008-06-20T06:11:00.001-07:00

Episode 6 is up! You can download it using either the libsyn link or the iTunes link - both are in the sidebar. You can also search for Manic Purl using the iTunes store to find the podcast.

Sorry it took me so long to get the show notes up.

As always, you can contact me at manicpurl [at] gmail [dot] com. I'd love to hear from you!

Show Notes:

What's Off My Sticks:

Monkey Socks

News:

Black Sheep Gathering

Sock-A-Month 6

World Wide Knit In Public Day

Yarn Finds:

Terra Bella Spun

Zephyr Balls - Stitch Markers

Yarn Chef

Color Play Fibers

Yarn Lust

Little Dog Designs

Yarn Review:

Elizabeth Bennett by Yarn Love

Spun Out:

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Sheep To Shoe Kits

I hope you enjoyed the show this week. Talk to you next time. Thanks for listening!

The Manic Purl Podcast Will Be Back On Saturday June 14, 2008

2008-06-07T08:24:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys,

I know it's Saturday, but I was taken out with a really bad sinus infection this week, and believe me - no one wants to listen to me when I sound like this. I'm so froggy that my doctor could hardly understand me.

It appears that I'm on the mend, but I still sound horrible.

I'll be back with a great show next week.

Until then - happy knitting!

Episode 5 - Do Not Fear The Short Row

2008-05-31T09:53:00.002-07:00

Episode 5 is up! You can download it using either the libsyn link or the iTunes link - both are in the sidebar. You can also search for Manic Purl using the iTunes store to find the podcast.

As always, you can contact me at manicpurl [at] gmail [dot] com. I'd love to hear from you!

Show Notes:

What's On My Sticks:

Sienna Cardigan
Swan Lake Stole aka Mystery Stole 3

What's Off My Sticks:

Swallowtail Shawl

Short Rows:

Cat Bordhi's Short Row Tutorial

Featured Blogger:

Abigail of 1870Pearl

News:

Stitch & Pitch - Find one in your area!

Knitter's Connection

Summer of Lace 2008

Sockapalooza 5

World Wide Knit In Public Day

Yarn Finds:

Copperpot Woolies

Fat Cat Knits

Dyed In The Wool Handmade

Leslie Wind Shawl Pins (and other pretty stuff)

Democrat & Republican Colorwork Hat Kits

Spun Out:

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Sheep To Shoe Kits

I hope you enjoyed the show this week. I'll be back with another episode next Saturday.

Episode 4 - Knitting In One Piece

2008-05-24T07:08:00.000-07:00

Episode 4 is officially up! You can download it using either the libsyn link or the iTunes link - both are in the sidebar. You can also search for Manic Purl using the iTunes store to find the podcast.

As always, you can contact me at manicpurl [at] gmail [dot] com. I'd love to hear from you!

Show Notes:

What's On My Sticks:

Sienna Cardigan

What's Off My Sticks:

Mr. Greenjeans

News:

The Loopy Ewe

Flagstaff Wool Festival in Flagstaff, Arizona

The Maine Fiber Frolic

TNNA

World Wide Knit In Public Day

Yarn Finds:

Handspun by Flik

Wool Comes Alive

Scary Merry's Clay Knitting Accessories

Yarn Review:

Dream In Color Classy

Spun Out:

WooLee Winder Company

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Sheep To Shoe Kits

Knitterly Things

Freckle Face Fibers

Episode 3 - Harry Potter is Hijacking My Knitting!

2008-05-17T06:07:00.000-07:00

Episode 3 is officially up! You can download it using either the libsyn link or the iTunes link - both are in the sidebar. You can also search for Manic Purl using the iTunes store to find the podcast (don't worry, it's totally free).

As always, you can contact me at manicpurl [at] gmail [dot] com. I'd love to hear from you!

Show Notes:

What's On My Sticks:

Bellatrix Socks

What's (almost) Off My Sticks:

Mr. Greenjeans

Featured Blogger:

JessaLu Knits & Spins!

News:

Opal's New Harry Potter inspired sock Yarn

World Wide Knit In Public Day

Yarn Finds:

Sprouty25's Etsy Shop - Merino Sea Cell sock yarn blends and more!

Enchanted Knoll's Etsy Shop - From the homestead farm

Sunneshine's Esty Shop - Harry Potter Stitch Markers

Books & Patterns:

Bellatrix Socks

Fawkes Socks

Nagini Socks

Charmed Knits

Yarn Review:

Austermann Step Sock Yarn

Phenomenal Customer Service:

The Loopy Ewe

Episode 2 - Lace Stole My Heart

2008-05-10T09:15:00.000-07:00

Episode 2 is now live, and you can download it using either the libsyn link or the iTunes link - both are in the sidebar. You can also search for Manic Purl using iTunes to find the podcast.

Thanks to everyone for all their encouragement after the first episode. I think this one's going to be a lot better. I even have theme music and a new microphone!

This episode ran a bit longer than it was supposed to, but usually each podcast will be between 30-45 minutes long. I'm also going to make them weekly - so check for it every Saturday.

As always, you can contact me at manicpurl [at] gmail [ dot] com.

Show notes:

What's On My Sticks:

Mr. Greenjeans

Swallowtail Shawl

What's Off My Sticks:

Hanami

Pink Lemon Twist (Melanie Gibbon's Blog)

Swan Lake

Sheharazade

Featured Blogger:

Sivia Harding of Skitter Skatter Knitting