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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Announcements: This months hosting fees are sponsored by an anonymous person. Thank you for sponsoring. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to sponsor a months hosting fees.
This week's sponsor is: Did you know that Sonny and Shear carries beautiful, hand dyed rovings? From Dragon Fibers to Zen Yarn Garden. We have a fabulous selection of lovely spinning fibers.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
Doggie Bit: Preparing for 4th of July -ways to keep your dogs calm during the loud holiday
Barknknit Pack Bit: -Frankie has been rehomed. -Jackjack is doing well but may need some extra meds. -Abby is going to Manda’s to swim on Sunday!! YEAH!! Off the needles/bobbins: -nothing -blue/black 3 ply sock yarn made from batts.
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. -frogged…Seaweed socks by Wendyknits in Dream in color Smooshy for Kenny's sister Sarah. -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
Knitting Bit: My new knitting style -cast it all on!
Review:Namaste Zuma Bag!!!!! Barknknit Time: -WWKIP day – SO MUCH FUN!! -SAFF! Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival. I'm going and planning a meet n greet. Let me know if you are going. -looking for houses.
Announcements: This months hosting fees are sponsored by an anonymous person. Thank you for sponsoring. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to sponsor a months hosting fees.
This week's sponsor is: Sonny & Shear has Diana,Yarn Love's newest base yarn, in stock. This lovely merino sock yarn is super soft and dyed in the most lovely of colors.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News: -Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us. Prizes to be picked soon for the first half. Please update your finished gifts. -Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads.
Doggie Bit: Consistency -being consistent helps teach your dogs faster
Barknknit Pack Bit: -Frankie is healed. -Jackjack is silly. -Abby loves to play! -videos on my blog.
Off the needles/bobbins: -nothing -spinning swatches on bobbins but done
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. Knitpicks is having a sale. -Seaweed socks by Wendyknits in Dream in color Smooshy for Kenny's sister Sarah. -spinning up lovely blue/black batts. 3 ply sock yarn.
Knitting Bit:More Gift knitting -Bridal and Baby shower gifts -Questions for you listeners:Do you knit for the season your in? Do you knit for the following season? Or does the time of year affect your knitting?
Barknknit Time: -new guild website almost done. -spinning/small project meet up -SAFF! Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival. I'm going and planning a meet n greet. Let me know if you are going. -WWKIP day -fishing today!! -Sunday fiber day at Manda's house Fiber prep/Spinning Bit: -cleaning and dyeing raw fleece -spinning batts is lovely!! Thank you sponsor. Thank you SonnyandShear. Thank you listeners.
Please feel fre 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 The Yarn Think Tank group on Ravelry. Don't forget about Yarn Think Tank Squares Contest: -to enter knit or crochet a 10x10 square in green, tan, and/or brown and pm or email me for address and send them to me. -contest ends on May 31st -prizes will be announced in May.
I include the last bits about Joey and Ullie Dugan! Click on their names to check out their dogster pages. -Harry Potter Read-a-long!(on ravelry) Come join is in reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood-Prince
This week's sponsor is: Sonny & Shear has just received new shipments of Madelinetosh Worsted, Pigeon Roof Studios Rovings and Pigeon Roof Studios sock yarns. Stop by and check out all of the beautiful colorways.
Doggie Bit: Frankie rolls down a window and jumps out. He is ok but it has been traumatic and he is healing. Jackjack and Abby are well too. Off the needles/bobbins: -Weaver's Wool Mini Shawl(rav link) out of the citrus yarn for my sister Gina. -fingerless gloves for co-worker -finished yarn for Surfer Girl for her birthday. A worsted weight 2ply merino yarn. -about 2lbs of Romney roving. Spun into about 300 yards of 2ply bulky weightish yarn.
Knitting Bit: Frogging and Sizes -My dad's vest was too small so I had to frog and start again.
Barknknit Time: -Life throws me curve balls -doggies -My birthday week. -Guild meeting and I am not the website chair as well as the spinning chair.
Spinning Bit: Fleeces have ARRIVED!! -27lbs of some corriedale/merino blend showed up at my door. -talk about cleaning this and processing it. -Kookaburra Scour -Aija's blog sockpron.
Picked Are you Soak Worthy winners!!
Happy Memorial Day!
Thank you Yarn Think Tank, Joey & Ullie Dugan and Sonnyandshear.com.
Thank you listeners for all your support and kind words during this time.
Thank you for listening and please leave me a comment here or feel free to leave a review on Itunes.
Announcements: This months hosting fees are sponsored by Joey and Ullie Dugan! Click on their names to check out their dogster pages. -Sister Cristina's cards on etsy and her site. -Harry Potter Read-a-long!(on ravelry) Come join is in reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood-Prince
This week's sponsor is: Sonny & Shear has a sale running for the remainder of month of April. Save 30% off of all Elsebeth Lavold yarns, all Misti Alpaca yarns and Cascade Sassy Stripes. To receive the 30% off, just enter the code *NoFoolin* at the time of check out.
Also, for you spinners, Sonny & Shear has also just received a new shipment of Yarn Love rovings and Barrister Lane Fibers rovings. Be sure to check out the amazing colorways!
Coming soon to Sonny & Shear: a new shipment of Pigeon Roof Studios yarns and rovings.
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News: -Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us! -Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads. Don't forget about Yarn Think Tank Squares Contest: -to enter knit or crochet a 10x10 square in green, tan, and/or brown and pm or email me for address and send them to me. -contest ends on May 31st -prizes will be announced in May.
Doggie Bit: -Frankie is staying! Talk more about Frankie, Jackjack, and Abigail Grace. Off the needles/bobbins: -nothing spinning finished -Monkey socks ( rav link) by Cookie A in Dream in Color Smooshy Spring Tickle colorway
On the needles/bobbins: -Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania -Weaver's Wool Mini Shawl(rav link) out of the citrus yarn for my sister Gina. -inspired by Grace, who has great shawl patterns! -fingerless gloves for co-worker -my dad's vest, The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish DK
Are you Soak Worthy contest. -leave a comment in the shownotes telling us one or both of the following: 1. How do you wash your wool? fiber? yarn? hand knits? 2. tips to share on wool washing.
Thank you Joey & Ullie Dugan and Sonnyandshear.com.
Thank you Jacqueline from Soak for the great interview
Thank you for listening and please leave me a comment here or feel free to leave a review on Itunes.
Announcements: This months hosting fees are sponsored by Joey and Ullie Dugan! Click on their names to check out their dogster pages.
This week's sponsor is: Sonny & Shear is having their annual Grits 'n Sticks contest to celebrate World Grits Day. Take a photo of a serving of grits along with your work in progress (either knit or crochet) and submit it to Contest@Sonnyandshear.com by midnight (eastern) on April 14, 2009 (World Grits Day!). First place will go to the most creative entry and the prize is a $35.00 gift certificate to Sonny & Shear. All submissions will be entered into the drawing for the second place prize which is a $20.00 gift certificate to Sonny & Shear. So get your grits, get your sticks and send us a photo!!
Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News: -Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us! -Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads. Don't forget about Yarn Think Tank Squares Contest: -to enter knit or crochet a 10x10 square in green, tan, and/or brown and pm or email me for address and send them to me. -contest ends on May 31st -prizes will be announced in May.
Doggie Bit: Our Stray "Frankie" Off the needles/bobbins: -nothing knitted finished -red/white/black merino -purple/brown BFL from yummyyarn.etsy.com -black merino
On the needles/bobbins: -Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania -Monkey socks ( rav link) by Cookie A in Dream in Color Smooshy Spring Tickle colorway -Weaver's Wool Mini Shawl(rav link) out of the citrus yarn for my sister Gina. -inspired by Grace, who has great shawl patterns! -fingerless gloves for co-worker
Knitting Bit: -The joys of knitting backwards
Barknknit Time: -Kenny's birthday party? -things are good
Spinning Bit: -lurv the merino roving
Thank you to listeners. Thank you this month's hosting fee sponsors Joey & Ullie Dugan.
Announcements: - Knitmore Girls Podcast is sponsoring our first month's hosting fees! Thank you Jasmin and Gigi!
Exciting news! We've got sponsors for April through July! YEAH!
- If you would like to host a month, please email me at gnat(at)barknknit.com. - New show notes blog is www.barknknitpodcast.blogspot.com.
Don't forget about Yarn Think Tank Squares Contest: -to enter knit or crochet a 10x10 square in green, tan, and/or brown and pm or email me for address and send them to me. -contest ends on May 31st -prizes will be announced in May.
Doggie Bit: -Kelly and Treydog -DOGTOWN is on Friday nights on National Geographic channel.
Off the needles/bobbin: -Citrus yarn has been plyed and twist set -Two Bib O' Love Bibs for Sheryl's baby shower.
On the needles/bobbin: -Weaver's Wool Mini Shawl(rav link) out of the citrus yarn for my sister Gina. -inspired by Grace, who has great shawl patterns! -Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania -Monkey socks ( rav link) by Cookie A in Dream in Color Smooshy Spring Tickle colorway -red, white, black Merino that I hand dyed.
Knitting Bit: Mean Girls Yarn Club Hosted by KnittyKnitterton of House of Awesome and KnottyLa at Dizzy Blond Studios -Sign-ups begin the April 3, 2009. After 9 am PST -First shipment goes out the first week of June -Shipments will go out every other month for 1 year -The cost: $150 for the entire year, payable either in 1 lump sum, or in three $50 installments. -This includes shipping. -Membership will be limited to 50 people. -The colorways are to be club exclusives. Never to be sold by us. And it’s all super secret until you get your installment. -Feel free to guess to your black heart’s contents. There’s actually a theme within the theme. -Each skein will come with a little something COLLECTIBLE attached to the band. Also included is a small but awesome gift with each installment.
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