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Commuter Knitter Podcast

129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratings

Where 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!

Follow me on Instagram as @ndjen04, Twitter as @CommuterKnitter or Like the podcast on Facebook. Enjoy!

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Episodes

Commuter Knitter - Episode 79 - Socks as Far as the Eye Can See

September 17, 2014 00:58 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

  Drive 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   Monkey Socks   Two Lane Highway Rage by Sarah Stevens of Oh! Loops yarn & Fiber By Design podcast in Voolenvine Yarns (and it's Blitzed Fingering, not Glitz - oops) by Kristin from YarnGasm podcast   Actually Knitting PALKAL - the official dates are July 1 - October 1, 2014   Test knit - more to come when the pattern is re...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 78 - Not Quite Like Riding a Bike

September 10, 2014 00:39 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

  Drive 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   Monkey Socks   Down Cellar Studio PigSkinParty   Two Lane Highway Rage by Sarah Stevens of Oh! Loops yarn & Fiber By Design podcast in Voolenvine Yarns (and it's Blitzed Fingering, not Glitz - oops) by Kristin from YarnGasm podcast   Actually Knitting PALKAL - the official dates are July 1 - October 1, 2014   Party Bus ...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 77 - A Valiant Effort

September 02, 2014 00:43 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

    Drive Camp Loopy 2014  Ginny's Cardigan in a Fat Squirrel Project Bag Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie   Trip Planner Tan House Brook Monkey Socks Halloween Socks Oranje Dad's Hat June's Favorite Cardigan   Your Mileage May Vary Who knows what I was trying to ask during this segment?  Really just thinking aloud about monogamous knitting vs. polyamorous knitting.  Maybe we should call it f...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 76 - Crazy Talk for a Monday Morning

August 21, 2014 00:54 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

  You've Arrived At Your Destination Hitofude out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Volga for Camp Loopy Project 2 Mario Bedspread TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014   Drive Camp Loopy 2014  Ginny's Cardigan   Purloining my own show notes from last year when I talked about subbing a different yarn that is not the same gauge: How to substitute yarn of a different gauge in a pattern.  A little bit of math is involved, but it's not too difficult.   Pattern gauge - 4 sts per inch Pe...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 75 - Which Comes First - the Project or the Yarn?

July 14, 2014 02:05 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

You've Arrived At Your Destination Winding Cable Knee Socks - Camp Loopy #1 finished with one day to spare! 515 yds / 471 m done for Stash Dash brings my total to 851 yds / 778 m Bridgewater Country Fair I mention Michelle from the ACTually Knitting Podcast I talk a bit about podcasters being competitive with one another.  I mention the Knitmore Girls, In a Sknit, Knitting Butterflies, and the Prairie Girls - all of whom have competitive spirits   Drive TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 201...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 74 - Changing Course

June 26, 2014 01:09 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

  You've Arrived At Your Destination No new FOs this time.  Stash Dash total stands at 336 yards / 307 m   Drive TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014 Camp Loopy 2014  Project #1 - Winding Cable Socks in Cascade Heritage Paints in Briar Rose   Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast   Changing course for Stash Dash - the Granny Square blanket will yield 4356 yards / 3981 m !! Current square count (as of recording) - 180 of 252 squares.  Plan is to croche...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 73 - Note to Self

June 10, 2014 19:48 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

    You've Arrived at Your Destination   Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy Halloween Socks Monkey Socks with OMG heel from Blurred Lines by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies     Drive TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014 Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde (BostonJen from Down Cellar Studio) Cambridge Shawl by Carol Sunday Camp Loopy 2014  Project...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 72 - Summer Plans

May 19, 2014 01:02 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

You've Arrived at Your Destination Monkey by Cookie A in Lorna's Laces Solemate   Drive The Monkeys that started as Pomatomus in Holiday Yarns     Trip Planner TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014   Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Cambridge Shawl by Carol Sunday Berkshire Dolman Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy   New Projects for this summer: Barrett by Veronik Avery Pomme de Pin by Am...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 71 - Knitter's Guilt and Moving Forward

April 19, 2014 01:35 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Drive   Hat for Dad Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter.   New LYS in Newtown, CT - The Sheep Shoppe!! (Facebook page) Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy. I mention EmilyStraw from the Knitting Butterflies Podcast and Susie from the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast Monkey by Cookie A in Lorna's Laces Solemate     Cargo Holiday Yarns Flock Sock - a surprise from my husband!   Your Mileage May Vary What are your preferred sock needl...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 70 - The Groundhog Was Right

February 16, 2014 00:32 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

  You've Arrived At Your Destination Lucy Takes Manhattan out of Jill Draper Makes Stuff.   Lovey Dovey Honey Cowl in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK.  Dana is also the co-hostess of the Just One More Row podcast Long Tail Cast On with two strands    Drive Straight as an Arrow Hat in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK Hat for Dad     Cargo Yarns in my stash that I am destashing   Your Mileage May Vary How should I store my partially used balls of yarn?  Rewind out of the cake & bac...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 69 - Pardon the Interruption

January 20, 2014 15:53 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Back after my Christmas/New Year hiatus. Drive Granny Square Afghan Owlet I take a detour to talk about the Downcast app I mention the Knitmore Girls Matchy-Matchy KAL and Knitting in Circles Stripey Socks for Carlos out of Patons Kroy Lucy Takes Manhattan out of Jill Draper Makes Stuff.  Unfortunately I am (was) not able to make it to Vogue Knitting Live this weekend. Check Engine Light Hat for Dad Cargo Chatting a little about stash management Flash Your Stash thread on Ravelr...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 68 - Year In Review (Or It's My Podcast and I'll Do What I Want)

December 17, 2013 01:52 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

Here we are at the final episode for 2013.  I look back at 2013 and look forward to 2014.  See you in the New Year! You've Arrived at Your Destination I recap some of the highlights of my 22(!!) finished objects for this year Neutral Let's talk about some UFOs/WIPs that I'd like to bring back into rotation next year Drive Christmas Stripey socks for me Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig For Go...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 67 - Thankful

November 28, 2013 14:28 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

This year I have a lot for which to be thankful - including for all of you!  Enjoy your family time this holiday season. Reminder - Cascadia contest will remain open until Saturday November 30th over in the Ravelry Group. Next episode will drop around 12/11 and will be the final episode for 2013. Drive Christmas Stripey socks for me Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Check Engine Light Batman H...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 66 - Better Late Than Never

November 16, 2013 18:58 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Thank you so much to everyone who reached out over the last month between episodes.  I know I probably sound like a broken record with "life getting in the way of the podcast", but that has been my reality over the last several months.  And given that this episode was recorded Monday, November 11th and only being released on Saturday November 16th, it still hasn't let up.  Going forward in an attempt to keep a regular schedule, I am officially switching to an every-other-week recording sche...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 65 - Interview with Benjamin Levisay

October 15, 2013 00:49 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

This week I had the privilege of sitting down with Benjamin Levisay for the podcast (no, I was not driving as I recorded!)  Benjamin is CEO of XRX, Inc., the company behind Knitter's magazine, XRX Books and STITCHES Expos.  He also hosts his own weekly podcast, Fiber Hooligan, where he interviews the best and brightest in the industry.  Today, Benjamin is in the interviewee chair as we chat about STITCHES, Halos of Hope, and the Podcaster Throwdown. Links to check out: Find Benjamin - Twit...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 64 - Lots to Share

October 04, 2013 00:27 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Thank you so much to everyone who reached out over the last month between episodes.  Everything is OK and I am glad to be back chatting with you! You've Arrived At Your Destination Classic WWII Watch Cap for Little Brother (I forgot to take a photo before taping up the box...) Drive Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using Christmas Stripe-y Socks for me Susan B. Anderson's sock drawer - this post was all the way back in March.  My how time fl...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 63 - I Want to Knit All the Things

September 05, 2013 00:34 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

You've Arrived At Your Destination Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme Ribbit by Susan B. Anderson - free pattern available at Spud & Chloe blog Drive Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using Gnome Acres in Witches Brew Big Bang Theory Scarf June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Quince & Co. Lark in Dogwood Cargo Wollmeise DK from The Loopy Ewe - colorway is Magnoli...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 62 - Did I Mention Rhinebeck At All?

August 16, 2013 01:19 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

Drive Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme Road Maps  Swatching in the Round - the cheater's way Your Mileage May Vary The Rhinebeck Sweater - share your thoughts and opinions about the tradition of knitting a Rhinebeck (or other festival) Sweater over in the Ravelry Group. Round the Twist episode where Carin shares her "Rhinebeck Sweater Tale of Woe". Traffic Report  Congrats to John and Dave for reaching their Ki...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 61 - Always One to Color in the Lines

August 03, 2013 01:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

You've Arrived at Your Destination Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2 Trip Planner/Cargo Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 starts August 1 Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme Your Mileage May Vary Follow up from last week - I found the ND Cross Stitch! Offroading ND Football starts this month!! Having lots of fun with my new toy - my pink Cuisinart ice cream maker.  I mention the ice cream blog post by Jasmin of the Knitmo...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 60 - I Hope That Makes Sense

July 27, 2013 01:20 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Drive Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2 Trip Planner/Cargo Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 starts August 1 Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme I interrupt Trip Planner & Cargo with a tale of tangles trying to wind yarn with the husband. Road Maps Substituting the DK for worsted is turning out OK - so far! Your Mileage May Vary What other non-fibery crafty endeavors do you pursue?  I mention my scrapbooking and a desire t...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 59 - Measure Twice Cut Once

July 11, 2013 01:44 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

You've Arrived At Your Destination And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Project Number 1 Color Affection Drive Big Bang Theory Scarf Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2 Road Maps How to substitute yarn of a different gauge in a pattern.  A little bit of math is involved, but it's not too difficult. Pattern gauge - 4 sts per inch Personal gauge - 4.5 - 5 sts per inch Stitches at the bust to get desired size, which in this case for me is 34: x sts/34" = 5sts/1...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 58 - Knitting is Meant to Be Fun

June 20, 2013 00:53 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Drive Color Affection And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Project Number 1 Trip Planner Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2 Neutral Big Bang Theory Scarf Your Mileage May Vary Let's talk about managing all those WIPs! I mention the Surprise Granny Square crochet project that has been "on the hook" for a long time Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA Northampton Wools Nor...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 57 - The One With All the Interruptions

June 13, 2013 01:27 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

I have missed you all over the last few weeks - thank you for sticking with me! Carpool Wrap-up from the Cosmic Knittas International Yarnbombing Day installation - many thanks to everyone who contributed either by sending knitted & crocheted items or through your encouragement over the weekend.  We still have few pieces left to put up later this week, so stay tuned! Article from The Newtown Bee You've Arrived At Your Destination Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb Drive ...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 56 - Take 424

May 23, 2013 01:07 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Thank you for bearing with me through the delays thanks to my technical difficulties with my new recording gizmo (Zoom H2n Handy Recorder).  My thoughts and prayers to the people of Moore, OK affected by Monday's tornado.  Drive June's Favorite Cardigan Color Affection Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb Cargo Trifecta of Awesome - Fibernymph Dyeworks The Loopy Ewe - Camp Loopy - Ravelry Group Shalimar Yarns Breathless And So Are You Shawl by Rose Beck Rearview Mirror ...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 55 - Stay-cation Edition

May 11, 2013 00:45 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Thank you for joining me for a stay-cation edition of the podcast - a little delayed due to an FO and new podcasting equipment (Zoom H2N Handy Recorder)! You've Arrived at Your Destination Rocky Coast Drive Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb Neutral Color Affection Surprise Granny Square project Trip Planner June's Favorite Cardigan Rearview Mirror February Lady Sweater Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Co...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 54 - Back on Track

May 02, 2013 00:48 - 36 minutes - 34 MB

 Getting back on track with a regular mid-week episode. You've Arrived at Your Destination Go Buffalo - a.k.a. Baby-sweater-in-a-week Drive Rocky Coast Rearview Mirror New York Cardigan Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters.  Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic. This week's question is: How far would you go for a fiber-related event (whether festival, conven...

Episode 53 - To Club or Not to Club

April 20, 2013 13:18 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Continued thoughts and prayers to my friends in Boston.   Drive Rocky Coast June's Favorite Cardigan Stripey Socks for Me Witches Brew Socks for Carlos Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters.  Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic. This week's question is: To Club or Not to Club - share your experiences and thoughts about yarn, fiber, bag or any other knitting r...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 52 - Tech Support

April 13, 2013 13:40 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Thank you for understanding the delay in the podcast over the last 2 weeks.  I am glad to be back behind the wheel to chat with you! You've Arrived at Your Destination Giraffe Itty Bitty Toys Drive Big Bang Theory Scarf Rocky Coast June's Favorite Cardigan Road Maps - a quick overview of Feedly as a replacement for Google Reader.  I also tried Bloglovin', but it looks like I will stick with Feedly for now. Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 51 - Your Mileage May Vary

March 28, 2013 23:40 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

I introduce a new segment this week - Your Mileage May Vary - a place to open up some discussion about some hot topics! Drive Giraffe Itty Bitty Toys Rearview Mirror/Road Maps - choosing yarn and other tips for toy knitting First Teddy Bear The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley Teddy Bear for Carlos Santa Claus Mrs. Claus Cuddly Clown Topsy Turvy Doll Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters.  Join ...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 50 - Toy Extravaganza!

March 21, 2013 23:34 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Lots of toy talk this week with a current WIP, past FO's in rearview mirror, and a review of Easter Knits  by Arne & Carlos, a book of (you guessed it!) toys. Drive Rocky Coast Giraffe Itty Bitty Toys Cargo and Trip Planner June's Favorite Sweater Quince and Co. Rearview Mirror First Teddy Bear The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley Teddy Bear for Carlos Santa Claus Mrs. Claus Cuddly Clown Topsy Turvy Doll Road Maps This week I review Easter Knits by Arne & Carlos. Many tha...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 49 - Back Behind the Wheel

March 18, 2013 00:33 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

After about a week off to get over losing her voice, Jen is back behind the wheel of the podcast. You've Arrived at Your Destination Katie Shamrock Drive Rocky Coast Jerry the Musical Monkey Giraffe Itty Bitty Toys Rearview Mirror Central Park Hoodie Carpool Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 48 - One Year!

March 02, 2013 15:43 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

In this episode, Jen takes a look back at the first year of The Commuter Knitter Podcast.  Thank you so much to all of the listeners who have made this a truly wonderful journey!  Here's to the second year and beyond! You've Arrived at Your Destination 2012 FO's on Ravelry 2013 FO's on Ravelry Drive Katie Neutral Color Affection Rocky Coast Granny Square Blanket Carpool Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bom...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 47 - A Splash of Color

February 21, 2013 01:16 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

You've Arrived at Your Destination Frost Tapestry 2013 FO's on Ravelry Drive Katie Whalers Phone Cozy KnittingHelp.com video tutorial for double knitting Uncle Argyle Scarf Witches Brew Socks Looking in the Rearview Mirror Chevron Scarf Road Maps Updating Ravelry pages with accurate yarn usage information Carpool Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pi...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 46 - DH Wants Me to Knit Him ALL THE THINGS

February 17, 2013 01:33 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

Drive Katie Frost Tapestry Whalers Phone Cozy Witches Brew Socks GnomeAcres Looking in the Rearview Mirror Taking a look back at an FO after giving it some use and wear Check Slouch Hat vs. Tilted Slouch Hat Dark & Stormy Carpool Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb planning for Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013 Knitted and ...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 45 - Snowed In!

February 08, 2013 20:33 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Podcasting from home  during the Blizzard of 2013 a.k.a. "Nemo". I share quite a few FO's, revisit an older FO in a new segment, and lament the closing of my very first LYS You've Arrived at Your Destination Go Irish Mittens Pirate Hat Whaler Hat The Savvy Girls Podcast The Hockey Sweater Z for Zamboni Drive Katie Uncle Argyle Scarf Whalers Phone Cozy Looking in the Rearview Mirror Taking a look back at an FO after giving it some use and wear Check Slouch Hat Carpool Remember...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 44 - A Shorter Commute

January 31, 2013 02:09 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

This week I have a shorter commute - which leaves for less podcasting time. Drive Go Irish Mittens Katie Road Maps Some tips to keep your projects & stash organized on Ravelry Carpool Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry to take part in a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy on 6/8/2013 Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 43 - FINALLY!

January 25, 2013 00:52 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

This week I have a couple of FO's, a project that moves to Neutral, and others revving up in Trip Planning. Also included - a Vogue Knitting Live Recap!  And by the way, did I mention that it's cold?! What Are You Wearing? (Borrowed from the lovely ladies of The Yarniacs Podcast) Check Slouch Hat You've Arrived At Your Destination Go Irish Socks Go Irish Hat Drive Go Irish Mittens Neutral Rocky Coast Cardigan Trip Planning Woodburne Cardigan Rivel Cardigan Katie Carpool Cosmi...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 42 - Future Jen Will Be Pleased

January 16, 2013 01:06 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Drive Rocky Coast Cardigan Go Irish Socks Carpool Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry to take part in a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy on 6/8/2013 Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013 Subway Knits Podcast Meetup - January 19th &...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 41 - Back in the Swing of Things

January 12, 2013 14:24 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Back into the swing of things after a short hiatus over the holidays.  Happy New Year to you and your families! Drive Rocky Coast Cardigan Go Irish Socks Tiny Elves Chiaogoo Lace Cargo Madelintosh Tosh DK Cascade 220 Malabrigo Rios Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013 Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Plurk - CommuterKnitter Email - commuterknitter ...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 40 - This is Newtown, This is Our Town

December 20, 2012 02:31 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

In this week's emotional episode, I thank you all for your love, support, prayers, and virtual hugs for my town as I express my thoughts about the tragic events that took place in my hometown of Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012.  Links to some of the places/causes I mention: The Flagpole The Newtown Bee The General Store Edmond Town Hall Ferris Farm Creamery Bagel Delight United Way Sandy Hook School Support Fund 600 Monsters Strong for Connecticut Wall Hanging for Newtown...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 39 - The One Before The Mini-Vacation

December 14, 2012 01:05 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Only 2 projects to talk about, trip planning about next year's stash, off-roading about Notre Dame and a special treat at the end of the episode for the holiday season. Drive Rocky Coast Cardigan Trip Planning Brain storming for the Stash 2013 Offroading About Notre Dame - what else? Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013 Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter ...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 38 - My Train of Thought is Rambling

December 06, 2012 02:29 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Drive Go Irish Socks Tiny Elves Check Engine Light Rocky Coast Cardigan Trip Planning Brain storming for 2013 Party Bus Winners chosen - tune in to see if you won! Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013 Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Plurk - CommuterKnitter Email - commuterknitter [at] yahoo [dot] com

Commuter Knitter - Episode 37 - Entranced by the Full Moon

November 29, 2012 01:58 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

My thoughts and prayers go out to KnitPurlGurl's family.  We will miss you Karrie! Drive Rocky Coast Cardigan Go Irish Socks Tiny Elves Carpool Subway Knits fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy Knitting Brooklyn KAL for Squares for Comfort Party Bus Join us over on the Commuter Knitter Podcast group and tell us your knitting (or crochet or spinning) plans for the future - what do you want to try, but you've been too timid to try? What do you consider your biggest knitting hurdle? Post in ...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 36 - Giving Thanks

November 22, 2012 01:17 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Many thanks to each and every one of you for your support of The Commuter Knitter podcast - you all are awesome! Drive Rocky Coast Cardigan Go Irish Socks Tiny Elves Frost Tapestry Carpool Subway Knits fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy Mason Dixon Knitting - Cornerstone Blanket - Citymeals on Wheels Knitting Brooklyn KAL for Squares for Comfort Party Bus Join us over on the Commuter Knitter Podcast group and tell us your knitting (or crochet or spinning) OOPS! to be entered to win a ...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 35 - Only the Beginning

November 17, 2012 03:32 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

This week Jen discusses a few knitting projects, gives a quick lesson in "catching your floats", brings the party bus out of the garage, and gushes about egg nog ice cream. Irish Hiking Mittens Drive Rocky Coast Cardigan Go Irish Socks Tiny Elves Frost Tapestry Road Maps Catch your floats when knitting color work Carpool Subway Knits fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy Knitting Brooklyn KAL for Squares for Comfort Party Bus Join us over on the Commuter Knitter Podcast group and tell ...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 34 - The Show Must Go On

November 08, 2012 01:27 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

A bit of knitting to get through the hurricane, an FO, and a fundraising effort for those affected by Sandy. To participate in the Hurricane Sandy fundraiser, please check out the Subway Knits blog and podcast group for details. Drive Go Irish Socks Rocky Coast Cardigan Tiny Elf You've Arrived At Your Destination Little Mets Bean

Commuter Knitter - Episode 33 - Rhinebeck 2012

October 25, 2012 01:18 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

I briefly chat about what is on the needles, a project with a check englne light this week, the roadside assistance that I learned from the check engine light, and what you've all been waiting for... RHINEBECK 2012 recap! Enjoy  Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Plurk - CommuterKnitter Email - commuterknitter [at] yahoo [dot] com

Commuter Knitter - Episode 32 - Look Ma! No Cable Needle!

October 18, 2012 01:55 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Drive Socks for Carlos Rocky Coast Cardigan Road Maps A step-by-step guide to cabling without the cable needle.  Look for a photo tutorial on the blog coming soon! Carpool - Halos of Hope KAL winners announced! Halos of Hope KAL Hopewood Crafts Fearless Fair Isle Knitting by Kathleen Taylor - Taunton Press Erin Lane Bags 2013 Calendar of Hope Road Trips NY Sheep & Wool - October 20th-21st - Rhinebeck, NY Rhinebeck Podcaster Meetup Information Fiber Festival of New England - Nov...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 31 - Special Road Trip Edition - STITCHES East Recap

October 14, 2012 19:29 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

A Special Road Trip Edition of the podcast where Jen talks about STITCHES East 2012 Drive Socks for Carlos Gnome Acres Holiday Knits Check Engine Light Rocky Coast Cardigan Cargo Socks that Rock Knitty and Color Bashful Bags & Fiber Lion Brand Bon Bons Dragonfly Fibers Lorna's Laces Erin Lane Yarn Pop Purrfectly Catchy Designs Signature Needles Knit Red We Knit You a Merry Christmas Professor Charles and Gramps Blanket - Tot Toppers Road Maps If you can - take a class o...

Commuter Knitter - Episode 30 - Couldn't Hold Off the Enablers Any Longer

October 05, 2012 00:04 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

A Vacation Day Edition of the Commuter Knitter Podcast where Jen has two FO's, two new projects OTN, and a book to review. Drive Little Coffee Bean Extermiknit Rocky Coast Cardigan  Coastal Knits is now available as an eBook or individual downloads! You've Arrived At Your Destination Dark & Stormy NY Cardigan - finally wove in the last of the ends Cargo Apple TV Road Maps Review of Fearless Fair Isle Knitting by Kathleen Taylor - thank you to the folks at the Taunton Press for se...

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