Commuter Knitter Podcast
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsWhere the Yarn Meets the Road - Work from Home Edition. Hi, I'm Jen! I'm a knitter, and in non-pandemic times, I'm a commuter. For now, let's chat about knitting while I work from home until I get back on the road again. Come along for the ride!
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Episodes
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 129 - Leap Day Podiversary!!
March 01, 2024 02:06 - 23 minutes - 43.3 MBWhile I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 Welcome It is a short episode today, but I could not resist the opportunity to turn on the microphone twelve years to the day since this day only comes around every four years! Thank you for joining me on this journey for the past TWELVE years exactly. What a ride it has been! Drive Crochet Granny Square Blan...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 128 - Putting on my Oxygen Mask First
February 02, 2024 19:45 - 52 minutes - 95.7 MBWhile I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 Welcome Thank you for bearing with me in an unexpected nearly-year-long hiatus! Life got in the way of the podcast and knitting, but alas I am back to catch up and share my projects with you. You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Cover Story - one for A and one for Carlos Sunny Swoncho by Olga Putano Designs ...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 127 - Eleven!
February 28, 2023 01:00 - 52 minutes - 97 MBWhile I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 Welcome Thank you to everyone who has been on this ELEVEN year podcasting journey with me! It has been quite the adventure with lots of bumps along the way, but I appreciate each and every one of you who has downloaded, listened, shared, or otherwise connected with me through the podcast over the years. Take a q...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 126 - Connecting All the Dots
February 10, 2023 23:30 - 40 minutes - 73.7 MBWhile I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Basic Children's Poncho for A Shaina Bilow Legacy Fiber Artz Drive Basic Children's Poncho for Z Bella Filato Studio Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live in NYC - February 9-12 ...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 125 - Back So Soon??
January 20, 2023 15:52 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBWhile I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Dear Great Pumpkin socks by Woolens and Nosh Drive Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici Aurora’s Cover Story Blanket Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live in NYC – February 9-12 Offroading Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery – Once Up...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 124 - Possibilities for 2023!
January 05, 2023 22:26 - 55 minutes - 102 MBWhile I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination/Rearview Mirror Recent FOs: The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits out of DK leftovers and a Care Bears mini skein box from PassionKnits Yarn Exoskeleton by Shana Cohen Magpie Fibers Swanky DK Fiber Society 22 Shirley Brian Yarn – Deconstructed Fade – Don’t Proc...
Commuter Knitter Podcast – WFH Edition – Episode 123 – Where my Memory is Shaky
October 28, 2022 18:13 - 55 minutes - 102 MBPlease note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website or have directed you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites. You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano Designs LolaBean Yarn Co. in Salt Water Taffy, Jam on It, and Strawberry Milk Note – while I was checking links for the show notes, I noticed that Olga does not have all of her patterns listed on her Ets...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 122 - I Am Back!!
September 09, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 115 MBPlease note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites. You've Arrived At Your Destination One Twisted Tree - One Twisted Summer Socks Megan Williams OMG Heel Semantics - Shana Cohen Explorer Knits Shawlography - Stephen West LolaBean Yarn Co. Kenyarn Suburban Stitcher Teal Torch Knits Encanto Socks - Five Bor...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 121 - Keeping Up the Knitting Momentum
May 13, 2022 20:32 - 43 minutes - 79.2 MBPlease note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites. You've Arrived at Your Destination Basic Children's Poncho by Shaina Bilow - note, in the episode I mentioned that this was a Ravelry download and I was not sure whether Shaina had this available elsewhere. I am happy to report that the pattern IS available as a free downloa...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 120 - Happy 10-Year Podiversary to Me!!
March 01, 2022 02:06 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBPlease note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites. You've Arrived at Your Destination Musselburgh for Carlos - Knit Picks Felici - Psychedelic Sunset My project page here on my website Like Candy by Stephanie Lotven - Telly Bean Knits Knit Style Yarns - Haunted Mansion Mini Skein Set My project page Recalibrate by...
Commuter Knitter WFH - 119 - Hope This Cup of Tea Kicks in Soon!
December 30, 2021 21:20 - 56 minutes - 103 MBPlease note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Musselburgh times TWO! Like Candy by Stephanie Lotven - Telly Bean Knits Knit Circus - We Scare Because We Care Shirley Brian Yarn - Don't Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self One Twisted Tree - The Only Water in the Forest Tucker Woods - Wineberry (CT Sheep & Wool 2011) Drive Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - V...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - Episode 118 - For Old Time's Sake
October 15, 2021 00:43 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MBPlease note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Fibernymph Dyeworks - The Elves Were in the Eggnog (from last year's Pigskin Party) Tina Tse – Wavelength La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle Drive Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11 Hocus Pocus Socks by Legacy Fiber A...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 117 - Where Did August Go?
September 11, 2021 01:41 - 48 minutes - 88.8 MBPlease note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards - finished 2nd sock on 8/11/2021 My sock drawer reel Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague - Gauge Dye Works Solar System A little girl stole her mother's freshly knitted striped hat Vanilla Sock - One Week Sock Challenge - Julie Ann Knitter and Earthtones Girl Denise. Geektastic Fibers - Tr...
Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 116 - Recharging My Own Batteries
July 28, 2021 00:40 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MBPlease note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Regia – Arne & Carlos – Moon Night – US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!) Drive Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague - Gauge Dye Works Solar System Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards Vanilla Sock - One Twisted Tree - One Twisted Summer Soxploration The Shadow Wrap Heel Tina Tse – Wavelength La Bien Aimée – Mer...
Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 115 - I'm Just a Knitter Who Loves Her Yarn and Her Needles
July 08, 2021 01:18 - 38 minutes - 69.7 MBPlease note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Finally finished the mate to the Patons Kroy Blue Striped Ragg first sock that I knitted during Stash Dash 2015. A huge thank you to Boston Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast for the encouragement and for being my knitting buddy! Scalloped Potholder Drive Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards Boston Jen’s Patreon Page...
Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 114 - Socks Everywhere!
June 17, 2021 01:27 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBYou've Arrived at Your Destination One Week Sock Challenge - Julie Ann Lebouthillier (JulieAnnKnitter - Twin Stitches Designs) and Denise DeSantis (Earthtones Girl) OMG Heel - Fibernymph Dye Works - Bedazzled - Punt! 256 meters for Stash Dash I mention Denise's new sock pattern - Soxploration The Shadow Wrap Heel Drive Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards Boston Jen’s Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio Regia - Arne & Carlos - Moon Night - US 0 2.0mm...
Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 113 - A Friday Afternoon Chat
May 29, 2021 01:44 - 46 minutes - 85 MBYou've Arrived at Your Destination Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean Bean & Olive (pink) Forgiveness (grey) Calming (blue) Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK – Rock Creek Park (teal) Drive Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards Boston Jen’s Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio Tina Tse – Wavelength La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle ...
Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 112 - Discombobulated by Technical Difficulties
May 13, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBDrive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean Bean & Olive (pink) Forgiveness (grey) Calming (blue) Black Mountain Yarn Shop Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal) Vanilla Sock - Patons Kroy - Fern Rose Jaquards Boston Jen's Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio Trip Planning I talk about planning for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party and other Summertime Make-alongs Stephen ...
Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 111 - Purposeful Pause
April 20, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 110 MBPlease note - none of the links are to pages on Ravelry.com due to accessibility issues currently present on the site as of the time of this recording. Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean Bean & Olive (pink) Forgiveness (grey) Calming (blue) Black Mountain Yarn Shop Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal) Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel Fibernymph Dye Works - Bedazzled - The Elves Were in t...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 110 - Time is a Weird Concept These Days
April 08, 2021 01:15 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBJoin me for a mid-week episode of the podcast - Take 3! Please note - none of the links are to pages on Ravelry.com due to accessibility issues currently present on the site as of the time of this recording. You've Arrived At Your Destination North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website US 4 (3.5mm) and US 6 (4.0mm) needles Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal) and Roland Park (cream) Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean - Calming (blue) Soy Bean - Magic Yarnstalk (...
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 109 - A Day Long Battle with This Episode
March 24, 2021 02:27 - 1 hour - 112 MBTake # 371 of this episode after technical difficulties. It reminded me of the episode of The West Wing where President Bartlett could not successfully pre-record his weekly radio address. In the end, he finally got through it live. Turns out, the same strategy worked for me today and I was able to record the rest of the episode in one take and did not need to edit much! Join me as a project reaches a roadblock, a long languishing project sees the light of day again, and I swatch for upco...
Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 108 - Different Ways to Get from Point A to Point B
March 09, 2021 19:35 - 47 minutes - 87.9 MBThank you everyone for the warm welcome back to the world of podcasting after the last episode! This episode, I share a finished object, talk about my current project, and blather on a bit about needle organization. My little co-hosts make a return appearance at the end of the show. You've Arrived at Your Destination (with a couple Check Engine Lights along the way!) Crazyheart by Tanis Lavallee - Tanis Fiber Arts website Crazyheart Ravelry Project Page Drive North Shore by Tin C...
Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 107 - Not Letting Perfection Get in the Way
February 24, 2021 16:18 - 51 minutes - 93.7 MB**Update - 3/5/2021 - a listener brought to my attention that the links below were not working. Hopefully the technical issues have been fixed! :-) Four years, four months and a week ago was the last time I recorded an episode of the podcast. After all this time, my knitting spark has finally turned back into a (small) flame and I have been inspired to return to the podcast to share! **Please note - all Ravelry links will be clearly labeled as such** You've Arrived at Your Destinati...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 106 - Finding Balance (or How Jen Got Her Knit Groove Back)
October 18, 2016 01:39 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThank you for sticking with me and welcome to any new listeners! In this episode, I share how I am finding balance and am getting my knit groove back. No show notes this go-around - am just happy to be back behind the microphone and chatting with you all!
Commuter Knitter - Episode 105 - You Would Think This Would Be Like Riding a Bike
June 02, 2016 01:14 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBI'm BAAAACCCCKKKK in the Saddle! Three months and a day between episodes. Boy am I glad to be back at the microphone. Not much progress to share on the knitting front, so I share my plans to get my knitting mojo back this summer with ALL THE KALs. We also have a special guest for the last segment or two :-) You've Arrived at Your Destination Puerperium Cardigan - newborn size Drive & Trip Planner Stash Dash with TheKnitGirllls Graduate Your Stash KAL with Kino Knits Batter Up...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 104 - Four Years Ago Today a Podcast Was Born
March 01, 2016 01:35 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBFour years ago today on Leap Day 2012, I turned on the voice memo app on my phone and the Commuter Knitter Podcast was born. Thank you for a wonderful FOUR years!! :-) You've Arrived at Your Destination Ripples 2.0 Newborn Vertebrae #2 Drive Repaired Carlos' Fighting Irish Mittens Puerperium Cardigan - newborn size Go Buffalo! Neutral Playful Stripes Cardigan King of the Forest Traffic Report Some new podcasts for you to enjoy! Kino Knits In a Sknit - ...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 103 - Looking at 2015 in the Rearview Mirror
January 02, 2016 16:06 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBHappy New Year! Thank you all for a wonderful 2015 and here's to a great 2016!! You've Arrived at Your Destination Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket Force Awakens Hat Drive Yeti Socks Ripples 2.0 Gauge Matters in Crochet, too! Party Bus Dusting off the Party Bus to give away a copy of Skein Watch Socks by Kinoknits Mary recently started a podcast of her own. I've listened to the first few episodes and this one will definitely find its way into my rotation! Prairi...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 102 - All Crochet All the Time
December 05, 2015 15:06 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBA little late in getting this episode out to you all, but I hope you enjoy! Your Mileage May Vary Does the shorter daylight time in the winter months impact your knitting or crafting time? You've Arrived at Your Destination Antler Cardigan Drive Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket Yoda from Star Wars Crochet Trip Planner Recreating a blanket that my great-grandma crocheted for me as a baby that was handed down to my middle brother Party Bus Dusting off the Party Bus ...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 101 - Beyond Yarn and Needles
November 02, 2015 00:30 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBCarlos and I thank you so much for all of the kind notes and messages after Episode 100's exciting news that I shared. This episode I have a couple FOs, a few WIPs, answer some questions about sweater knitting, and recap a wonderful day at NY State Sheep & Wool. You've Arrived at Your Destination Newborn Vertebrae Mama Vertebrae Drive Go Buffalo DCS Pigskin Party Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket Addendum - Trip Planner - Bumble Socks for Carlos Where Shall We Go Today? A n...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 100 - Speechless
September 24, 2015 00:50 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis episode I am grateful for reaching 100 episodes, recap my 2015 goals, and share several new WIPs that have been under wraps for a bit. Stay tuned after the closing music for some previously unaired audio from the "sound check" before the pilot episode. Rearview Mirror Recap/Check-in for 2015 goals and #stashdownthrowdown Drive Mama Vertebrae Halloween Socks Arne & Carlos Socks DCS Pigskin Party with BostonJen A quick detour with news that will provide context to the next ...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 99 - Where Did August Go?
September 05, 2015 11:56 - 58 minutes - 54 MBA recap of Stash Dash, a few WIPs, a chat about knitting socks for Carlos, and gearing up for Notre Dame football! You've Arrived at Your Destination Stash Dash recap - Details in TheKnitGirllls group Patons Kroy Stripes - first sock done Tan House Brook Shawl Twitterpated Socks Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist Sparkle Pony Socks Vesper Intergalactic Zigzagulars Hitofude - Take Two Congrats to Jasmin on her Stash Dash win AND the arri...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 98 - Take Two
August 07, 2015 23:23 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThree FOs, a couple WIPs and a lot of WIP-talking You've Arrived at Your Destination Vesper Intergalactic Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast One Twisted Adventure - blog post from One Twisted Tree These would count for ACTually KNITting's PALKAL Hitofude - Take Two Drive Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going Pomme de pin June's Favorite C...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 97 - There is All Sorts of Cheating Happening in this Episode!
July 05, 2015 22:43 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBSocks as far as the eye can see! And Jen is a cheater... You've Arrived at Your Destination Rainbows Flying Off the Needles Drive Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going Pomme de pin #operationclearthesockneedles Vesper Intergalactic Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree Whiz Bang by MrsShoo from the In a Sknit podcast in Quaere Fibre Sparkle Sock in Vinc...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 96 - Fingers Crossed
June 20, 2015 22:15 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week I overcame technical difficulties to share lots of WIPs, an FO for Stash Dash, and a brief chat about how I care for my socks You've Arrived at Your Destination Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Total meterage for Stash Dash - 893.6 meters Drive Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going The Ultimate Nerd Scarf (formerly Big Bang Theory Scarf) out of hibernation Graph Paper website - Thank you to Larry...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 95 - Fueling my Competitive Fire
June 06, 2015 00:26 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week it's a lot of smack talk about Stash Dash, lots of knitting, how to battle second sock syndrome, and a bit of offroading at the end. Enjoy! You've Arrived at Your Destination Tan House Brook Shawl by Boston Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast This project could have counted for PALKAL with ACTuallyKnitting podcast if I had waited until June 1st to finish Twitterpated Vanilla Socks Total meterage for Stash Dash - 660.4 The LIST: Drive Stash Dash strategizin...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 94 - One Stitch at a Time
May 23, 2015 14:04 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBConverting Toe-Up/Cuff-Down Drive Just like Prairie Girl Susie of the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast, I am holding WIPS as part of my Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going Big Bang Theory Scarf out of hibernation Graph Paper website - Thank you to Larry in our Ravelry Group for sharing! Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio podcast. This project could count for PALKAL with ACTuallyKnitti...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 93 - Cheerful Chatter About Knitting
May 11, 2015 13:24 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBHeels and Toes this week! Drive Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree Twitterpated Vanilla Socks Pomme de pin Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group September Morn - In a Sknit BabycocktailsKAL Trip Planner Big Bang Theory Scarf out of hibernation Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week is all about heels and toes - well, mostly heels Clementine Socks with a Garter Stitch heel flap L...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 92 - Just Right Like Goldilocks
April 18, 2015 12:14 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week it's all about gauge! You've Arrived at Your Destination Rainbow Socks for Carlos in White Birch Fiber Arts Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow Thanks again to Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls for a podcast-friendly name for this color way :-) Megan Williams' OMG Heel Drive Stash Dash strategizing Pomme de pin Halloween Stripey Socks Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the next several episodes, we are going to chat about socks. This episode the discussio...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 91 - Well, It Depends
March 28, 2015 14:45 - 55 minutes - 51 MBPlease note - there is a bit of extra background noise in this episode thanks to the rain and potholes... Drive Rainbow Socks for Carlos in White Birch Fiber Arts Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow Thanks again to Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls for a podcast-friendly name for this color way :-) Cargo Checking in for #stashdownthrowdown Down 289.8 yards, even after falling down at the One Twisted Tree yarn premiere a couple weeks ago I'm also strategizing for The Knit Girllls S...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 90 - The Rainbows Aren't Done With Me Yet
March 14, 2015 23:54 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBRainbows, rainbows everywhere this week! You've Arrived At Your Destination Rainbow Vanilla Socks in Quaere Fibre 10 Stripe Rainbow. Vanilla toe-up socks with Megan Williams' OMG Heel Drive Rainbow Socks for Carlos in White Birch Fiber Arts Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow Spring Forward from Knitty Summer 2008 Road Maps Over the course of the next several episodes, we are going to chat about socks. This episode the topic is where to get started. Clara Parkes Kni...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 89 - Rainbows Flying Off the Needles
February 26, 2015 20:38 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBYou've Arrived At Your Destination Sorin by IrishGirlieKnits in Dragonfly Fibers Corgi Flax by TinCanKnits in Dream in Color Everlasting DK Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift Drive King of the Forest Valentine Socks in Must Stash Yarns Je T'aime Rainbow Vanilla Socks in Quaere Fibre 10 Stripe Rainbow. Vanilla toe-up socks with Megan Williams' OMG Heel I mention the Suburban Stitcher Rainbow Along Rearview Mirror Checking in on my 2015 goals - so far so...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 88 - The Surprise is the Best Part
February 09, 2015 13:24 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week I continue tallying the WIP count, review Silver Spun yarn and put snow tires on the Party Bus. Enjoy! You've Arrived At Your Destination Monkey Socks for Me Halloween Socks for Carlos Drive Dad's Hat Sorin by IrishGirlieKnits in Dragonfly Fibers Corgi Sorin Fingerless Gloves King of the Forest Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift Road Maps Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis. Dur...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 87 - Quite Literal
January 21, 2015 13:22 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week I keep tally of my WIPs, mention some beach-inspired yarn, and recap Vogue Knitting Live 2015 - enjoy! You've Arrived At Your Destination Your Heart is Full of Unwashed Socks - You're a Mean One socks Straight as an Arrow Hat in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK I mention Club Dragonfly Drive Dad's Hat Sorin by IrishGirlieKnits in Dragonfly Fibers Corgi Evergreen Socks by Madeline Gannon of The Little Mount Yarn Company The hashtag is #EvergreenSocksKAL on Instagram. ...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 86 - The Annual Airing of The Stash
January 08, 2015 00:32 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThe first episode of 2015 recorded from the comfort of my living room. I mention that I am wearing my Dark & Stormy to keep warm You've Arrived At Your Destination Your Heart is Full of Unwashed Socks - You're a Mean One socks Spacious OMG Heel by Megan Williams from the Expanding CommuKnitty socks. I couldn't find a free-standing pattern for this version of the OMG heel, but if there is one, please let me know. Judy's Magic Cast On Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off Drive Da...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 85 - Looking Back at 2014 in the Rearview Mirror
January 02, 2015 01:13 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBA retrospective of my 2014 yarn crafting adventures and a look ahead to 2015. Recorded on Monday, December 29th, 2014. Released January 1, 2015 - Happy New Year! You've Arrived At Your Destination 2014 Finished Objects (no, you cannot do the same organizing in the stash page that you can in the project page and queue) 4 pairs of socks - 3 for me, 1 for Carlos 2 sweaters - Hitofude and Ginny's Cardigan 3 kids' sweaters 1 hat 1 cowl 1 bedspread I mention The Knit Girllls Stas...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 84 - Crafting All the Christmas Things
December 09, 2014 13:09 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBA shorter episode recorded the day after Thanksgiving. Here you have a bit of a Turkey Day recap, some knitting, and a bit of off-roading Jen's Eggnog Ice Cream Recipe 2 cups eggnog 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla Extract 1 tsp rum Extract Cinnamon to taste Nutmeg to taste Combine eggnog and heavy cream in a large bowl. Add extracts, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir until combined. Refrigerate for 2 hours (or longer). Freeze in your ice cream maker according to manufacturer's i...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 83 - The Long Lost Episode
December 03, 2014 21:02 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBWhere has November gone?! I recorded this episode on November 6th and whoosh, here we are on December 3rd. Also, I have recorded Episode 84 already, so be on the lookout for that one this weekend! You've Arrived At Your Destination Chanchito by Kristen Jancuk Drive Halloween Socks - His Halloween Socks - Hers Elfe NaKniSweMo - Pomme de Pin Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014 Down Cellar Studio Pig Skin Party Knitting Room! Destash Page ...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 82 - Fingers Crossed
October 17, 2014 00:04 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBYou've Arrived At Your Destination Ginny's Cardigan Drive Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released Elfe - #sknitalong14 with Kristi and Sarah from In a Sknit Halloween Socks Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014 Down C...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 81 - That's My Story And I'm Sticking To It!
October 01, 2014 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBThis week I have a little bit of knitting, a lot of planning, a new yarn to share with you, and I get a bit personal. Enjoy! Drive DNF - Basic Fingerless Mitts - too warm at the game to wear them any way. Stay tuned for cooler temperatures Worked on Ginny's Cardigan button band. Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released Elfe - #sknitalong14 with Kristi and Sarah from In a Sknit Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014 Trip Planner To Knit Li...
Commuter Knitter - Episode 80 - Words, Jen!
September 25, 2014 23:47 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week I chat about the right side to place buttons, test out a luxury yarn, and review Sock Architecture. Enjoy! Drive Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel Picked up stitches for Ginny's Cardigan button bands. Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released Test driving Zea...