Click to listen: Announcements: Thank you to all those who support the podcast -Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store. -Jared Flood Blanket KAL winner is Bethanie aka creativeone.
Sponsors:
We have a new club to announce—Through the Looking Glass! Its our next lace knitalong and it will be a Faroese shawl in fingering weight yarn with the option of nupps or beads. Find out more and sign up on our website:
This week's podcast is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Knitting Mama at www.nhknittingmama.com. NH Knitting Mama carries hand-dyed yarns, patterns, and accessories for the fiber artist. Be sure to check out the new line of repeatable colorways! You pick the base and quantity, and your yarn is dyed to order so it is all the same dye lot. There are new colorways added all the time.
UrbanGypZ Artisan Yarns has hand spun and hand dyed artisan yarns and fibers. Find them at urbangypz.com. And if you are going to SAFF find UrbanGypZ in the barn near the show fleece , booth #18. Come by and see the new base fibers and luxe yarns premiering.
Rescued Bit: Jamie's pets Mr. Kitty, Shady, Lucy (and their doggy sister Sadie)
Doggie bit: cool dog interview -interview with Jonathan Lewis, owner of Cool Pet
Off the needles and bobbins: -Warm Ribbed Winter Hat by Lucy H. Lee in Malabrigo Worsted in Burgundy -Skull Jumper by Malia Mather in Cascade Eco Wool Rainer Heather -Shalom Cardigan Redux by Meghan McFarlane
Skull Jumper without Skulls
On the needles and bobbins: - barknknit raising squares - brown merino sinlgles
Barknknit time: - sil and her son in town - busch gardens Kip - SIL engaged - baby shower for friend - organizing baby room - guild board meeting planning for new year. - baby talk
Announcements: Thank you to all those who support the podcast -Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store. -Jared Flood Blanket KAL winner is Bethanie aka creativeone.
Sponsors:
We have a new club to announce—Through the Looking Glass! Its our next lace knitalong and it will be a Faroese shawl in fingering weight yarn with the option of nupps or beads. Find out more and sign up on our website:
This week's podcast is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Knitting Mama at www.nhknittingmama.com. NH Knitting Mama carries hand-dyed yarns, patterns, and accessories for the fiber artist. Be sure to check out the new line of repeatable colorways! You pick the base and quantity, and your yarn is dyed to order so it is all the same dye lot. There are new colorways added all the time
Doggie Bit: Preparing you dog for the arrival of your baby -practice or teach basic commands -play baby sounds for your baby -get a doll and train the dogs with the doll
Rescued Bit: Lorraine's Buddy
Off the needles/bobbins: -Warm Ribbed Winter Hat by Lucy H. Lee in Malabrigo Worsted in Burgundy and another in blue Cascade 220 Superwash -3 Easy Peasy Newborn Sock Hat by Keri McKiernan. One in NHknittingmama Franconia in Darcie colorway, pink yarn from stash, and some Red Arcadia Ranco.
On the needles/bobbins: -Warm Ribbed Winter Hat in Burgundy Malabrigo -Skull Jumper by Malia Mather in Cascade Eco Wool Rainer Heather -Vanilla Socks in Insecta colorway from Unique Sheep gradiance -Moonfleet in Barknknit Colorway from Unique Sheep -Barknknit Raising Quilt Squares -Special K's Vest -Brown Merino roving for sweater yarn
Knitting Bit: Christmas Gift Knitting. -my plan.
Spinning Bit: Sweater Yarn -swatching and spinning
Barkin It Time: -Barknknit Baby is a Girl!!
-moving around furniture to make baby's room.
-Jackjack and Abigail and lots more
Treat of the Week: Butter Ball Cookies Preheat oven 350 degrees
Mix together in bowl with hands: 1/2 lb softened butter 2 1/2 cps flour 1/2 cp powdered sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cp ground walnuts/pecans..
Mix well and shape into balls about size of walnut. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet. Keep in for at least 16 minutes. They will not be brown and that's okay. Remove from oven and while they are hot, roll in powdered sugar until well coated and set on paper side of freezer paper to absorb some of the buttery goodness. Let cool completely before you put them away or eat them.
Thank you listeners. Thank you The Unique Sheep Thank you NHKnittingMama
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
Announcements: Thank you to all those who support the podcast -Zazzle Store with new logo!Barknknit Zazzle store.
Jared Flood Blanket KAL
-moved start date back -cast on on or after April 1st and finish the blanket by May 15th at midnight...extended until end of May. -can choose from any ofJared Flood blanket patterns(rav link) and use any yarn -prizes to be announced shortly
Sponsors:
Many new clubs have been announced. Check them out and sign up at www.theuniquesheep.com. This week's podcast is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Knitting Mama at www.nhknittingmama.com. NH Knitting Mama carries hand-dyed yarns, patterns, and accessories for the fiber artist. Be sure to check out the new line of repeatable colorways! You pick the base and quantity, and your yarn is dyed to order so it is all the same dye lot. There are new colorways added all the time.
Announcements: Thank you to all those who support the podcast -Zazzle Store with new logo!Barknknit Zazzle store. -MonthlyStickam.comchats. To join please befriend Courtney aka knitnpurlgurl onstickam.comand befriend me as well. -Next Monthly chat will be on March 21st at 6pm EST.
Jared Flood Blanket KAL
-moved start date back -cast on on or after April 1st and finish the blanket by May 15th at midnight. -can choose from any ofJared Flood blanket patterns(rav link) and use any yarn -prizes to be announced shortly
Sponsors:
Sonny & Shear thanks you for three great years. We are closing our virtual doors on March 29, 2010. While most items have already been sold, you can still save 50% off all stock by using the code ThreeGreatYears at the time of check out.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer. The Unique Sheep has announced their next Sip n Stitch Tea Lovers club. It will start in May and includes artisan blended tea and a skein of yarn dyed in a colorway inspired by the tea, plus goodies. There is also still time to sign up for their next mystery lace shawl KAL based on the classic British story “Moonfleet.” This week's podcast is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Knitting Mama at www.nhknittingmama.com. NH Knitting Mama carries hand-dyed yarns, patterns, and accessories for the fiber artist. Be sure to check out the new Strafford line - it's a superwash sport weight with a spring! You'll love how it works up! Please stop over and let us know Gnat sent you!
On the needles/bobbins: -cast on a toddler sock for my friend's daughter.
-cast on my test knitting project for NH Knitting mama.com Knitting Bit:Padfoot Sock Pattern has been posted.
-inspired by Harry Potter yarn byShelby B's DesignsSirius Black colorway.
-it's a sock with a cabled rib and a seed stitch panel running down the front.
-KAL started in the Ravely group thanks to Dawn aka Knittinwolf
-30% of proceeds are being donated to my friend Angela's dog Scorpio's vet bills.
Barkin It Time: -Take a walk with me and the pups. - Kenny's new podcast about sports calledThis Week in Sports Podcast - my sister gave me labels to add to my knitted items. - crazy work again. - Spinning meet-up,
Click to listen: Announcements: Thank you to all those who support the podcast -Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store. -DanceNKnit's Virtual Baby Shower and to view pictures on her blog of the gifts click here. -Announcing our Monthly Stickam.com chats. To join please befriend Courtney aka knitnpurlgurl on stickam.com and befriend me as well. -First Monthly chat will be on February 28th at 3pm EST.
-Jared Flood Blanket KAL -cast on on or after March 13th and finish the blanket by April 30th at midnight. -can choose from any of Jared Flood blanket patterns (rav link) and use any yarn -prizes to be announced shortly
Sponsors: Sonny & Shear is having sales each week through the month of February to celebrate our 3rd anniversary. Sales are posted on our blog and our Raverly group each Friday. This weeks' sale, ending on Wednesday, allows you to save 20% off of all Dream in Color and Zen Yarn Garden yarns by using the code DreamyZen at the time of checkout.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer. The Unique Sheep is excited to announce its new mystery lace shawl KAL based on the classic British story “Moonfleet.” This week's podcast is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Knitting Mama at www.nhknittingmama.com. NH Knitting Mama carries hand-dyed yarns, patterns, and accessories for the fiber artist. Be sure to check out the new Strafford line - it's a superwash sport weight with a spring! You'll love how it works up! Please stop over and let us know Gnat sent you! Off the needles/bobbins: -frogged my Ribbed Vest that was knit in handspun Romney for the ravelympics. -finished knitting the Shalom Cardigan by Meghan MacFarlane but still need to block and sew on the buttons. -finished the Spring Forward Socks out of NHKnittingmama.com Franconia yarn in the Darcie Colorway for the Lace KAL with NHknittingmama On the needles/bobbins: -cast on a pair of iPhone Mitts for my nephew out of Caron Simply Soft Eco in blank.
Knitting Bit: -The Unique Sheep Moonfleet KAL/Club -I signed up and Laura is custom dying me a gradiance colorway using my barknknit colors!
-Odog's cute sweater knit by me! :) Barkin It Time: -Ravelympics started and enjoyed chats on Ravelry! -spent quality time with sisters -played softball, bowling, and basketball with the family -bought bikes!!! -broken and fixed car -clean house and dogs. -Tortilla soup from Meghan from Stitch It Podcast Treat of the Week: -hot cocoa with whip cream -Land O Lakes hot cocoa -Abuelita's Mexican Hot Chocolate Thank you listeners. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you The Unique Sheep Thank you NHKnittingMama
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
Click to listen: Announcements: This month’s hosting fees are sponsored by The Knit Witch. To enter this month's contest, go to www.knitwitch.com and find something that inspires you and leave a comment on the show notes page. Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store. Sponsors: Stop by Sonny & Shear and check out the great selection of beautiful hand dyed yarns and rovings.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer. The Unique Sheep wishes you a happy new year and reminds you to check their website often for new colorways and new clubs, such as their new Sip n Stitch club for Tea Lovers. Also check out their card carrying Ambassadors. This week's podcast is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Knitting Mama at www.nhknittingmama.com. NH Knitting Mama carries hand-dyed yarns, patterns, and accessories for the fiber artist. There is a 10% coupon for all Bark 'n Knit listeners through the end of January, 2010. Enter BARKNKNIT at checkout to get the discount. Our featured yarn in January is the Franconia fingering weight cashmere blend. Colors will be added throughout the month. Please stop over and let us know Gnat sent you!
To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furry pets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.
Off the needles/bobbins: - Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverso almost done - matching hat in my own design
-On the needles/bobbins: - cast on a pair of Spring Forward by Linda Welch in Franconia Darcie by NHKnitting Mama -the Barknknit Raising Quilt with left over sock yarns. -working on 2nd sock and pattern for my design with Shelby B's Designs sock in Sirius Black - Kenny's Vest The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted on hold-finished
Barkin It Time: -work -weather -Aunt Rita -my mom -family Knitting/Spinning Bit: -Color Theory -Dyeing with Fiber Reactive Dyes Treat of the Week: -www.nikewoman.com -Nike Woman App
Thank you listeners. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you The Unique Sheep Thank you NHKnittingMama Thank you The Knit Witch
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
Click to listen: Announcements: This month’s hosting fees are sponsored by The Knit Witch. Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store. Sponsors:
Sonny & Shear is now carrying Green Sheep Cotton Bamboo Worsted from the talented dyers at Unique Sheep. Beautiful yarns with a wonderful sheen. Stop by and take a look.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer. <The Unique Sheep wishes you a happy new year and reminds you to check their website often for new colorways and new clubs, such as their new Sip n Stitch club for Tea Lovers This week's podcast is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Knitting Mama at www.nhknittingmama.com. NH Knitting Mama carries hand-dyed yarns, patterns, and accessories for the fiber artist. There is a 10% coupon for all Bark 'n Knit listeners through the end of January, 2010. Enter BARKNKNIT at checkout to get the discount. Our featured yarn in January is the Franconia fingering weight cashmere blend. Colors will be added throughout the month. Please stop over and let us know Gnat sent you!
Doggie Bit: -added to the Barkin It Bit -rescuing dogs.Rescued: -Amanda aka NHKnittingMama's pup
To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furry pets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.
Off the needles/bobbins: -finished my pair of iPhone Mitts by Julie Ridl knit in the Shelby B's Designs lilly potter colorway. On the needles/bobbins: -the Barknknit Raising Quilt with left over sock yarns. -working on 2nd sock and pattern for my design with Shelby B's Designs sock in Sirius Black - Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverso almost done - Kenny's Vest The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted on hold-finished
Knitting Bit: -weaving in ends. -www.knitwitch.com videos -Ravelympics Project Barkin It Time: -Christmas trip -gifts and travel -ipod apps -jackjack and Abigail grace Spinning Bit: -Ravelympics Plan Treat of the Week: -white bean chili!!!
Thank you listeners. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you The Unique Sheep Thank you NHKnittingMama Thank you The Knit Witch
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
Announcements: This month’s hosting fees are sponsored by Mandalinn Knits and Spins. She has beautiful Twilight inspired batts available at her store. We are also beginning the Twilight Contest!
Sonny & Shear just received a new shipment of Dream in Color Starry and Classy Worsted. Check out the beautiful colors. We also just had our kick off for the Nutkin Knit-A-Long. Join us in knitting this beautiful sock pattern and entering to win one of the prizes.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
This week’s podcast is sponsored in part by The Unique Sheep. Laura & Kelly would like to remind you that there is still room in their Enchanted Wood lace shawl KAL beginning in January. Check out their website for more information
This week's podcast is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Knitting Mama at www.nhknittingmama.com. NH Knitting Mama carries hand-dyed yarns in all weights, as well as patterns and accessories for the fiber artist. There is a 10% coupon for all Bark 'n Knit listeners through the end of January, 2010. Enter BARKNKNIT at checkout to get the discount.
To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furry pets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.
Off the needles/bobbins: -the Rib-A-Roni by Jane Tanner pattern for the Sharing our Gifts Across America Project #2 -finished the texting ready mitts for a gift. The pattern is the iPhone Mitts by Julie Ridl and I’m knitting them along with the NHKnitting mama KAL on Rav and our Preparing for Gifts KAL
On the needles/bobbins:
-started a pair of iphone mitts for myself in Shelby B's Designs superwash merino sock in Lilly Potter colorway. -the Barknknit Raising Quilt with left over sock yarns. -finished the first sock and pattern for my design with Shelby B's Designs sock in Sirius Black - Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverso on hold waiting for yarn. - Kenny's Vest The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted on hold
-finished a single using some Merino from Ashland Bay and it’s waiting to be plyed up.
Knitting Bit: Hermosa Bag review
Barkin It Time:
-going to see New Moon at midnight Tomorrow! Twilight at 9pm and then NEW MOON!
- have been feeling under the weather
-half day last Friday because of memorial service for brother-in-laws father at Bay Pines Veteran’s Cemetery
-Thanksgiving is coming!! I want my tree up even though we are going to be in OH for Christmas
On the Road:
-next trip will be Christmas in Ohio!
-hoping to do a yarn crawl and meet up if interest
Thank you listeners. Thank you SonnyandShear.
Thank you The Unique Sheep
Thank you NHKnittingMama Thank you Mandalinn Knits & Spins
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
Announcements: This month’s hosting fees are sponsored by Mandalinn Knits and Spins. She has beautiful Twilight inspired batts available at her store. We are also beginning the Twilight Contest! To enter:
This week's sponsors are: Sonny & Shear recently received a new shipment of Zen Yarn Garden yarns. There's the ever popular Squooshy Sock but be sure to check out the new Serenity Sport. Serenity is a uber soft merino cashmere blend and is just heaven to work with.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
This week’s podcast is sponsored in part by The Unique Sheep. Laura & Kelly would like to remind you that there is still room in their Enchanted Wood lace shawl KAL beginning in January. Check out their website for more information.
To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furrypets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.
Off the needles/bobbins: -finished spinning and plyed the carded suri alpaca from Crystal Rivers Alpaca blended with my Cormo blend fleece.
-Ribbed Vest by Sarah Punderson in some handspun Romney (frogged?)
Announcements: This months hosting fees are sponsored by Shelby B Designs. Thank you! Interview with Shelby!
NHknittingmama is offering Barknknit listeners a 10% discount at her store. Please use the coupon BARKNKNIT for 10% off at checkout. I opened a Cafe Press Store! Check out the designs at Barknknit Cafe Press! Also Opened a Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.
This week's sponsor is: Sonny & Shear is hosting a Pigeon Roof Studios Spin-A-Long. Spin up 4 ounces of Pigeon Roof Studios roving and finish by November 30, 2009 to enter to win one of three great prizes. Check our shop blog for more details.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
The Unique Sheep is the home of the Gradiance Collection. Interview with Laura one of the owners.
To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furrypets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.
Spinning Bit: Fleece n Alpaca -1/2 a coated Black Corriedale Fleece -judge was Gail White from Ozark Carding Mill, LLC in Durant, OK -thinking of doing the black corriedale now for my Gooseberry Cardigan by Hannah Fettig in the IK Knits Weekend. -bought buttons from Clay Cat. You can email her at suedial(at)gmail(dot)com. -spinning the carded suri alpaca from Crystal Rivers Alpaca blended with my Cormo blend fleece. On the Road: - SAFF aka Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair was AWESOME!!! - meet n greet and podcasting from SAFF. -Thursday night -Pisgah Brewing Co. -Friday -Fleece Show & Sale -Fiber In -Saturday -Meet n greet -Sunday -Yarn Paradise -pooterprincess -funfairiegirl -thestephknits
Thank you sponsor. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you listeners.
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
This week's sponsor is: Sonny & Shear is hosting a Pigeon Roof Studios Spin-A-Long. Spin up 4 ounces of Pigeon Roof Studios roving and finish by November 30, 2009 to enter to win one of three great prizes. Check our shop blog for more details.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
Barknknit Time: -been in a mood. -Kenny out of town again for a golf weekend with his dad. -just babbling.
On the Road: - SAFF aka Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair - meet n greet at 11am near the Sheep to Shawl event and podcasting from SAFF - October 23-26th in Asheville, NC -Sid and Sheryl helped with some of the goodies. On the Road Contest: -winner is Julianne W.
Thank you sponsor. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you listeners.
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
Rescued: Michelle's Jasper -Fluffernutter (14), Monkey (10) and Jasper (almost 4) To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furrypets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.
Knitting Bit: Eat.Sleep.Knit and Malabrigo love! -knitting mojo is BACK!! -love love love the malabrigo -ordered from Eat.Sleep.Knit -I reached my first mile marker in the yarnathon.
Barknknit Time: -been in a mood. -Kenny out of town again for a golf weekend with his dad. -just babbling.
Spinning Bit: Sweater Yarn and Sock yarn. -finished cleaning the 2.5 lbs of raw Cormo blend and starting to card -spinning for my Gooseberry Cardigan by Hannah Fettig in the IK Knits Weekend. -finished spinning the pencil roving from Rocket Yarn and am mid ply. -carding suri alpaca from Crystal Rivers Alpaca. On the Road: - SAFF aka Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair - meet n greet and podcasting from SAFF - October 23-26th in Asheville, NC
One the Road Contest: -anyone who donates between now and Oct 20th will be enter to win prizes -first prize will be fiber or spun yarn, stitch markers, and a project page.
Any Donations will be used for podcasting purposes, such as hosting fees, prizes, and items to review.
Treat of the Week:Patricia Briggs books -I started with Moon Called and I love them all.
Thank you sponsor. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you listeners.
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
This week's sponsor is: Check out Sonny & Shear, purveyor of fine rovings and beautiful hand dyed yarns.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News: -Please add yourself to the Listener Map -Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us. -Knitting Sweaters/Vests in Summer KAL -Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads. -Chat has been enabled. Rescued: Courtney's Dogs -Eva, Nor, and Bre To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furrypets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.
Knitting Bit: Inspired by Mary Catharine - what to do with extra sock yarn? - Barn Raising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown in the following book
Barknknit Time: -been sick -Kenny in Ohio -Dad went home to Panama -house news.
Spinning Bit: Mojo is back...aka 1500 yards of DK weight -obsessed with sweaters plus lots of raw fleece equals spinning lots of yarn for a sweater! -spinning for my Gooseberry Cardigan by Hannah Fettig in the IK Knits Weekend. - pretty much a review of the IK knits weekend. :) On the Road: - The Florida Fiber In -met lots of lovely people -bought fiber -Rocket Yarn Superwash Merino/Nylon pencil roving...lovely! -Merino/Bamboo/Silk roving from Long Dog Handspun - SAFF aka Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair - meet n greet and podcasting from SAFF - October 23-26th in Asheville, NC
One the Road Contest: -anyone who donates between now and Oct 20th will be enter to win prizes -first prize will be fiber or spun yarn, stitch markers, and a project page.
Any Donations will be used for podcasting purposes, such as hosting fees, prizes, and items to review.
Rescued: Christine's Dogs -Sedona To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furrypets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.
Off the needles/bobbins: -nothing...need to get some stuff off!
Barknknit Time: -crazy work week...AGAIN! -the Natalie sandwich. :) -family at my house for lasagna on Labor Day -Ikea dog bowls and stand for Jackjack -football has begun!!! GO Steelers -Sew Crazy Dog Lady collars. -Pinellas Weavers guild meet-up
Spinning Bit:in a funk! -what to do when you don't want to spin what's on your spinning wheel -Aussie Threads & Fibers
One the Road Contest: -anyone who donates between now and Oct 20th will be enter to win prizes -first prize will be fiber or spun yarn, stitch markers, and a project page. Review:Namaste -snapbags -Clutch Thank you sponsor. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you listeners.
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
This is a video episode of me training Jackjack and Abigail Grace. Please let me know what you think of it. It is a learning process so as I do more they will get better. :) Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit.com or leave a comment on the shownotes page! Thanks, Gnat
This week's sponsor is: From now until September 10th, you can save 15% off of your total order by using the coupon code AwaitingAutumn at Sonny & Shear.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
Rescued: Juli's Dogs -Cooper and Trapper To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furrypets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.
Off the needles/bobbins: -blocked Dad's vest -dishrag
On the needles/bobbins: -cast onTraveling Woman by Liz Abinante inHazel Knits Artisan Sock in Plum Glace..projects page. and we started a KAL called Sept Shawl KAL come join us!! - almost done with Jenny’s Tansu Table Runner by Mel Clark...needs to be done by Sunday! - Kenny's Vest! The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted -Ribbed Vest by Sarah Punderson in some handspun Romney -working on the 3 ply sock yarn
Knitting Bit: Son of Dish Rag Tag -fun swap but it's a team swap -Emily from yarnmiracle.com hosts. -Go team Purls n Paws!!
Barknknit Time: -crazy work week -day off with dad, step mom, and aunt -lost and found cell phone ;) -Pinellas Weavers guild meet-up
Spinning Bit: hot pour -put fiber in pot and on heat with thermometer -mix dye with dye and binder -when pot gets to 180 pour dyes in On the Road: - The Florida Fiber In - Sept 18th-20th - Hilton Garden Inn in Sarasota, FL - SAFF aka Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair - meet n greet and podcasting from SAFF - October 23-26th in Asheville, NC
One the Road Contest: -anyone who donates between now and Oct 20th will be enter to win prizes -first prize will be fiber or spun yarn, stitch markers, and a project page.
Thank you sponsor. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you listeners.
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
Sorry for the delay of the podcast! I worked late last night and I have it recorded but still needs some editing done. Will have it up late tonight or tomorrow morning!
Announcements: Forgot to mention this in my episode but the new intro music is composed and played by my nephew Skater boy! He offered it for my use! I hope to get him to record some other ones too! Hope you enjoy!
This months hosting fees are sponsored by Weeones.etsy.com. Her store has hand sculpted stitch markers.
Ways to enter: 1. Complete this quiz. 2. Complete next months quiz. 3. Post a link to contest, etsy site, ravelry patterns, and/or podcast on your blog, twitter, plurk, or Facebook and come back and let me know you posted it.
Rescued: Lucy's Dogs -Pepper, Cricket, Ripley, Peanut & Candy -ARIELLURIA on Ravelry -PupPee Dog Diaper patterns(rav link) or on her blog. -For The Love of A Lhasa To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furrypets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.
Off the needles/bobbins: -the Morning Surf Scarf by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer in the Ramboillet for my step-sister Luz
Ways to enter: 1. Complete this quiz. 2. Complete next months quiz. 3. Post a link to contest, etsy site, ravelry patterns, and/or podcast on your blog, twitter, plurk, or Facebook and come back and let me know you posted it.
Redesign has been done and I opened a Cafe Press Store! Check out the designs at Barknknit Cafe Press!
This week's sponsor is: Sonny & Shear is having a sale on all of their closeouts. Enter the code HotWool to save 40% off of already reduced items in the closeout section. Coupon expires on August 27, 2009 or while supplies last.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
Rescued: Cindy's kitties To contribute to the "Rescued" segment: 1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302 to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furrypets 2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets. Barknknit Pack Bit: -not sure how to describe what I talk about. My pups are silly. Off the needles/bobbins: -my dad's vest, The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish DK.. -added buttons and sewed in ends to my sister's Feb Lady Sweater that I had finished knitting back in Jan. :) -Spring Forward socks by Linda Welch which was in the Summer 2008 of Knitty. in Spring Tickle colorway in Dream in Color Smooshy for Kenny’s sister Sarah. On the needles/bobbins: -Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania -Moonlight Sonata Shawl by Shui Kuen Zozinski in Araucania Ranco -working on a friend's sweater for her. -cast on Ribbed Vest by Sarah Punderson in some handspun Romney -cast on the Morning Surf Scarf by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer in the Ramboillet for my step-sister Luz
Knitting Bit: Sewn off Bind off -referenced from Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmerman
Barknknit Time: -Househunting -my dad is coming to visit!!
Spinning Bit: -not much spinning going on. -working on my 3 ply sock yarn singles Review:Wolfe Farms Herbal Body Soap -Lavender and Cinammon.
Thank you sponsor. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you listeners.
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
Announcements: This months hosting fees are sponsored by H3Dakota. She designs Harry Potter socks. Check out her designs on Ravelry here or here on her blog. Knitty Kniterton's House of Awesome is also doing a kit. Check out the kit with the beautiful sock yarn here.
Ways to enter: 1. Complete this quiz. 2. Complete next months quiz. 3. Post a link to contest, etsy site, ravelry patterns, and/or podcast on your blog, twitter, plurk, or Facebook and come back and let me know you posted it.
This week's sponsor is: Are you a fan of self striping yarn? Well, Sonny & Shear just received their latest shipment of Artsygal Stripes. Beautiful, vibrant colors that blend one into another. Take a look and you'll be hooked.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
Doggie Bit: Shampoo Reveiw -Vermont Soap Organics Pet Shampoo Barknknit Pack Bit: -Went to Manda's to swim!! FUN!!! -Frankie is doing really good.
Off the needles/bobbins: -Dishcloths for a part of my friend's wedding present. -Ramboillet fiber spun and navajo plyed. - My frist ever crocheted dishcloth! On the needles/bobbins: -Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania -my dad's vest, The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish DK.. -Spring Forward socks by Linda Welch which was in the Summer 2008 of Knitty. in Spring Tickle colorway in Dream in Color Smooshy for Kenny’s sister Sarah. -Moonlight Sonata Shawl by Shui Kuen Zozinski in Araucania Ranco -working on a friend's sweater for her. Knitting Bit: Skipped..sorry
Barknknit Time: -Househunting -busy, crazy weeks -Sister-in-law Sarah, son, her boyfriend, and his son are coming to visit!! FUN!! - Stitch n Pitch this Sunday!
Spinning Bit: Spinning with Patty Anne Review -check it out here. -loved how she sent it wrapped in roving! -I got a lazy kate!! It's an Ashford Precision Lazy KateFiber Processing: -dyed more locks -using guilds carder -Soon to be selling dirty batts in store. Keep your eyes out for this! Please go over and check out Poppy Flower Fibers blog and consider donating to her puppy poppy's medical treatments. Also can purchase a ticket for a drawing to win a club membership.
Thank you sponsor. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you listeners.
Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.
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