Prairie Girls Knit & Spin
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 185 ratingsA knitting and spinning audio podcast from the Nebraska & Iowa prairies.
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Episode 138 - Accidental Summer Break
September 08, 2019 23:51 - 23 minutes - 23.3 MBThe girls are back after an unexpected but much needed summer break. Stuff & Things The BIPOC Make-Along, hosted by Desamour Designs and the BIPOC Makers Project is running from September 2nd through November 4th. For additional details and to see a ton of beautiful and inspiring projects on Instagram, follow @desamourdesigns, @bipocmakers, and #bipocmal2019. The romance novel that started it all for Danie is Penny Reid's Neanderthal Seeks Human, book 1 of her Knitting in the City seri...
Episode 137 - Wait For It...
May 19, 2019 23:14 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode, you really need to wait for it because it's so worth it.^ Danie does a balancing act, and if Susie could wink, she totally would have. Stuff & Things Simma down now! Finished Projects Susie started and finished her Soldotna Crop since the last episode and within that same week also finished her Holly. She also finished her Life's a Peach Socks. Current Projects Danie swatched (like, *really* swatched) for a Jilted, which is her Mother's Day Cast-On. Susie work...
Episode 136 - The One with All the Dogs
April 21, 2019 23:26 - 52 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this episode, the girls are joined by a couple canine co-hosts. Susie is not mad at extra soccer practices, and Danie has been channeling her inner Bob Villa in lieu of knitting. Stuff & Things A big thank you to Rachel of Unraveled Designs, designer of the Outlander Shawl, who reached out to Susie to suggest an alternate edging. So kind! Finished Projects Hahahahaha....None finished projects. Again. Current Projects Susie worked on both of her Life's a Peach socks again (this...
Episode 135 - The Accurate Episode
March 22, 2019 23:31 - 58 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode, the girls are up to their usual tangents and chats. Please note that this episode was recorded almost 2 weeks ago, just as the major flooding that has devastated much of Nebraska and the Midwest was beginning. We mention the evacuation of a local lake community briefly without knowing the extent of the evacuations and hardship to come. Our hearts and thoughts are with those who have been affected and are still dealing with the aftermath of the floods. Stuff & Things Su...
Episode 134 - Feels Like the First Time
February 11, 2019 00:27 - 52 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode, the girls are a tad nervous to be back in front of the mic after a long break. Stuff & Things Susie released her Life's a Peach Socks pattern. Please check out the Lots of Socks KAL hosted in the Paper Daisy Creations Ravelry group! Finished Projects Hahahahaha....None finished projects. Current Projects Susie worked on her Life's a Peach socks (this one and this one). Susie started a different kid hat out of the Malabrigo Rios in the Green Apple colorway he pi...
Episode 133 - Braggadocious
December 16, 2018 23:06 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode, the girls announce this year's LegendPrairie concept. Stuff & Things LegendPrairie is all about the bragging! Watch the Ravelry group for the thread and tell us what 2018 finished project you are most proud of and why. Finished Projects Danie finished a couple of adorable baby hats, including a pretty kitty hat. Susie finished her Beeswax hat and a secret shawl. Current Projects Susie cast on an Ironwood out of Malabrigo Rios in the Green Apple colorway. She al...
Episode 132 - PGP: Short & Sweet
November 04, 2018 21:04 - 36 minutes - 38.3 MBThis episode is probably the quickest potpourri episode in the history of the Prairie Girls. No shownotes this episode!
Episode 131 - PGP: Head Wound Edition
September 30, 2018 23:55 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBAs of this episode, the podcast can no longer claim to be injury-free. Contest Check out the thread in the Ravelry group to enter to win a copy of Point/Counterpoint Volume 4! Finished Projects Susie finished her DFW Socks. Current Projects Danie worked on her Mossy Way, and she's determined to conquer it. Susie cast on her Victorian Circus Socks as part of the #SeasonalSockWork KAL out of Neeley's Knits Super Sock in the Victorian Circus colorway. She worked on a series of bab...
Episode 130 - Effortless Kapow
September 05, 2018 00:35 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode, the girls talk about storing stash and knits. Danie names the episode and Susie plans on living her best life. Stuff & Things Susie (finally) released the Walnut Street Socks pattern. Finished Projects Danie finished her Cattails, and it looks so good! Current Projects Susie cast on the Chatham Pullover using madelinetosh Tosh Sport in Tart. She also worked more on her DFW Socks and started her kid's 6th Birthday Socks. Danie cast on Mossy Way out of One Twis...
Episode 129 - PGP Again With the No Idea
August 06, 2018 01:31 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode, the girls again have no idea what they're going to be talking about.... No shownotes this week!
Episode 128 - PGP: All Chit-Chat, All the Time
July 16, 2018 00:23 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode, the girls do what they do best: chit-chat. Finished Projects Susie finished a test shawl. Current Projects Danie worked on her Kristi Socks and her Daelyn Sweater. Susie worked on her I am Fearless Socks and her Walnut Street Socks. She also started a shawl test knit for Sarah/mrsshoo of Cultivate & Create Designs using Fuse Fiber Studio Fuse Merino Singles in the Snowflower colorway. Enhance the Stash Susie acquired a project bag from Woodberry Stitches, who...
Episode 127 - PGP: Episode IV - A New Puppy
June 14, 2018 23:47 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBNo shownotes this week!
Episode 126 - Casting On & Picking Back Up
May 18, 2018 17:33 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this episode, the girls chat about their Mother's Day Cast-Ons (and Pick-Back-Ups). Susie is unsortable, and Danie does not recommend swatching babies. Stuff & Things Dianne of Suburban Stitcher is hosting a Prairie Girl Designs KAL, and Susie started a Prairie Girl Designs Ravelry group. Events The girls will be attending Zombie Knitpocalypse again this year - June 20th-24th in Rochester, MN. Finished Projects Susie finished her Circuitous Ribbed Socks. Danie finished her B...
Episode 125 - PGP: Unscripted
April 30, 2018 22:45 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBIn this episode, the girls had no idea what they were going to talk about before they hit the record button. No shownotes this week!
Episode 124 - Capital-K-nitter
April 02, 2018 23:03 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this episode, the girls talk about what it means to them to be a “Knitter”. No shownotes this week!
Episode 123 - PGP: Whatcha Been Knitting?!
March 04, 2018 17:39 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIn this episode, the girls catch up on what all they've been knitting lately. Danie knits for not-her-baby, and Susie makes peace with the fact that she's only going to shrink from here. Events Susie will be at DFW Fiber Fest April 5th-8th in Irving, Texas. If you will be too, let her know! And don’t forget the on-going Loosey-Goosey Sweater KAL! Finished Projects Danie finished a couple of #notherbaby knits: her (but not *her* hers) Baby Hat and her Pink Better Than Baby Booties. ...
Episode 122 - LegendPrairie Prize Drawing
February 19, 2018 23:45 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode, the girls draw the LegendPrairie prize winners!
Episode 121 - Skippers Need Not Apply
January 29, 2018 00:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this episode, there are so many tangents. So many. Maybe too many. Susie recovers from issues with her edge stitches, and Danie prepares to zoom. Stuff & Things Susie gives a huge thanks to all the test knit volunteers! Check out Tightly Spun podcast! Event/Contest/Something The Legend-Prairie contest is on through January 31st, so get your entry in! Danie's project this year is her re-visited Handspun Elda Cardigan, and Susie's is her Roughlock Fall Shawl (first & second). An...
Episode 120 - PGP: Hello 2018
January 14, 2018 17:40 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, the girls are back! Stuff & Things Please let Susie know if you are interested in test knitting a shawl or a cowl! Event/Contest/Something The Legend-Prairie contest and the Loosey-Goosey Sweater KAL are both underway; don't forget to check out and post in Ravelry group threads! Finished Projects Susie finished a shawl and a cowl, both of her own design. Danie finished some more really adorable pig food - a watermelon slice of her own design and a truffle. She ...
Episode 119 - Sweater Series 4: Kid Sweaters
December 04, 2017 01:59 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIn this episode, the girls share their experiences knitting sweaters for their kids. Susie is secretive, and Danie is getting experiment-y. Stuff & Things Check out Behind the Wool podcast! Event/Contest/Something This year's Legend-Prairie contest is starting! Check the Ravelry group for the thread The Loosey-Goosey Sweater KAL is also underway; don't forget to check out and post in the thread! Finished Projects Susie finished another Aviatrix hat, and a secret shawl. Danie ...
Episode 118 - Sweater Series 3: Man Sweaters
November 12, 2017 16:13 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIn this episode, the girls share their thoughts on planning (or not) sweaters for the men in their lives. Review Mary of Kino Knits and Clare of Knit Share Love recently released the Point/Counterpoint, Volume 3 collection. It's another gorgeous collaboration in this series, with 2 hats, a shawl, and a pair of fingerless mitts. Finished Projects Susie finished her Timber Bay hat, her Origami Top Hat, and her Pebble Beach Shawl. Danie finished a Playful Stripes Cardigan out of Knit...
Episode 117 - Prairie Girls Potpourri
October 21, 2017 18:50 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode, the girls press record in the middle of a non-knitting conversation which evolves into a potpourri episode. Susie's Roughlock Falls Shawl pattern is now available on Ravelry! Contest The girls are giving away SIX copies of Stand Up! Post a comment in the contest thread in the Ravelry group to enter! Finished Projects Danie finished her Downpour Socks and her Thundertwist. Susie finished her 5th Birthday Socks and her Georgetown. Psst! Danie also finished a pair...
Epsiode 116 - Sweater Series 2: Take This Class
October 01, 2017 15:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode, the girls chat about all the fun they had a recent class. Check out Cori's website for upcoming classes! Also mentioned is the double gusset included in the Basic Sock with a Double Gusset Heel pattern. Events The girls will be having a pop-up at Imagiknit on October 8th 1pm-4pm. Finished Projects Susie finished her Aviatrix hat. Current Projects Danie worked on her Downpour Socks and on her Cattails, including a fancy fix for a slightly-too-short length. She ...
Episode 115 - Sweater Series 1: Sizing Things Up
September 17, 2017 13:22 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn this episode, the girls talk deciding on a sweater size to knit. Susie chokes on alpaca fluff, and Danie is never gonna give up her sock. Miscellaneous mentions in the topic segment include the Twist Collective article on sweater ease and fitting, Susie's Hiro, and Ann Budd's gauge formula. Stuff & Things Thank you to Erin of Remade By Hand Designs for sending her new pattern Coloresque Wrap and Greg of Unraveling with Greg and Joey podcast (KnittingDaddy on Rav) for sending his new...
Episode 114 - Clothespins to Wooden Spoon Conversion
August 19, 2017 22:55 - 53 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode, the tangents are legion. Danie fakes Susie out, and Susie sits back and lets Danie go. Stuff & Things Frondescence and Any Way the Wind Blows are both now available as individual patterns in the Prairie Girl Designs Ravelry store, and are still available as part of the Point/Counterpoint, Volume 2 collection available in the Kino Knits Ravelry store. Events The girls will be having a pop-up at Imagiknit in October! Details to come! Finished Projects Susie finishe...
Episode 113 - Heel Today Gone Tomorrow
August 06, 2017 15:03 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, the girls have no clue what they're going to talk about but quickly figure something out. Susie has news and tangents, and Danie perseveres through more heel issues. Events The girls will be having a pop-up at Imagiknit in October! Details to come! Finished Projects Susie finished her Weekend Pullover, and it is pretty adorable. Current Projects Susie started a Pebble Beach Shawl out of Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in the Yarnhoarder colorway. Danie added a squ...
Episode 112 - Hey, How Are You?
July 23, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn this episode, the girls are back at it after some time away! Finished Projects Susie finished her second pair of Downpour Socks, and started and finished her Stripe Study Shawl using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Glacial and Seaweed that she picked up at the ZK market. Current Projects Happily, Danie added a bunch of squares her Stained Glass Sock Blanket. Less happily, she almost finished her pair of Broncos socks and put in three heels into her Downpour Socks, and reali...
Episode 111 - Thats What They Call Us
June 17, 2017 21:23 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIn this episode, the girls sneak in a quick-ish episode before they leave for ZK! Susie shares the project so secret she almost forgot about it, and Danie confirms her weighing-yarn-by-hand-skills are on par with her blanket-yarn-math skills. Events Zombie Knitpocalypse is June 21, 2017 - June 25, 2017 in Rochester, MN. Finished Projects Danie finished a fully-functional and awesome washcloth. Susie finished her Mother's Day Cast-On project, Luna Viridis. She also finished her Roug...
Episode 110 - Risque Hex-ay
May 25, 2017 21:41 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode, the girls catch up after another break from being in front of the mic. Danie gets her sock-groove back, and Susie is bad at words. Stuff & Things Thank yous to Andy of Plum Deluxe for sending us tea samples, Caroline of Clothesline Designs for sending us copies of her Mountain Air pattern (don't forget to also check out Mountain Path), and Jen of Down Cellar Studio for sending us copies of her Emelyn Mae Shawl. Events Zombie Knitpocalypse is June 21, 2017 - June 25, ...
Episode 109 - Reunited
April 09, 2017 20:21 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this episode, the girls are back together and in front of the mic! Susie is moved, and Danie has been crocheting like the wind. Stuff & Things Susie is excited to announce the release of her Directional Socks pattern! Events The Mid-Plains Fiber Fair is April 21-23, 2017, at the York County Fairgrounds in York, Nebraska! Finished Projects Danie finished a knit washcloth. Susie finished her Earl Grey Socks, a pair of fingering weight baby bonnets, and a pair of worsted weigh...
Episode 107 - LegendPrairie Prize Drawing!
February 19, 2017 21:47 - 39 minutes - 36 MBTune in to see if you've won!
Episode 106 - Catching Up Is Hard To Do
February 05, 2017 15:36 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode, the girls catch up on all things fiber. Contest The 2016 Legend-Prairie contest will be closing soon-ish, and some late-breaking prizes have been added! Please check out the Ravelry thread for all the details. Stuff & Things Susie is excited to announce the release of the Point/Counterpoint, Volume 2 collection collaboration with Kino Knits! Check out the contest Ravelry thread to learn how to win a copy. Finished Projects Susie started and finished a test knit h...
Episode 105 - Prairie Girls Potpourri Bite-Sized Edition
January 22, 2017 22:36 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, the girls run through all the fabulous prizes that have been donated to the 2016 Legend-Prairie contest! Contest The 2016 Legend-Prairie contest is underway! Please check out the Ravelry thread for prize details!
Episode 104 - Prairie Girls Last Potpourri of 2016
December 11, 2016 19:11 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBIn this episode, the girls chatter away through the final potpourri episode of 2016. Susie muses on Santa's flatulence levels, and Danie has a sock break-through. Stuff & Things The PACE collaboration from Danie and Sarah of Imagined Landscapes has been revealed! Check out the Prairie Hills Shawl pattern and the Prairie Gold colorway. Susie released her Alight Cowl pattern! Contest We’re gearing up for the 2016 Legend-Prairie contest! Please contact us if you’re interested in donat...
Episode 103 - Knitting Deep Thoughts
November 26, 2016 21:18 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode, the girls reflect on what knitting does for them, and how that sometimes changes because of life. Contest We're gearing up for the 2016 Legend-Prairie contest! Please contact us if you're interested in donating a giveaway prize. Finished Projects Danie finished a stack of garter stitch squares, which is the start of her Micah's Blanket. She also started and mostly finished (minus the felting) her Micah's Duffers (2016). Susie finished her secret hat project. Curr...
Episode 102 - Prairie Girls Potpourri The Sweater Show
November 05, 2016 14:13 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this episode, Danie finishes a pile of sweaters and Susie casts on a pile of projects. Stuff & Things Check out the Glorien cowl from Kino Knits, and Susie's Good Grief! child sweater pattern! Events The Big-Bad-Berg-along started October 1st and runs through November 15th! Check out the thread in the Ravelry group, and be sure to check out the threads in the other podcasts’ groups too! Finished Projects Susie finished her Threshold in time for family photos, and it looked goo...
Episode 101 - Point/Counterpoint Review
October 14, 2016 18:14 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode, the girls review the design collection Point/Counterpoint. Susie self-sabotages her sweater goal with a snail stuffie, and Danie gets her steek on. Stuff & Things Thank yous to Bronwyn of Bronwyn the Brave Designs for sending us her newest pattern Gathering Rosebuds, and Melinda of the YarnderWoman podcast for sending Susie the Ligita Shawl and Danie Risteilyhuivi (Cruise Shawl), and Caroline of Clotheslines Designs for sending us her Yellow Roses and allowing us to shar...
Episode 100 - Celebrate Good Times
October 02, 2016 16:12 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this episode, the girls celebrate 100 episodes! Stuff & Things Thank you to KnittingDaddy Greg of the Unraveling with Greg and Joey podcast for sending us copies of his wonderful new shawl pattern Amplitude. Susie's Ripple Ribbed Sock pattern has been released! Help celebrate this 4th installment of the birthday sock tradition by using code '4THBDAY' to receive 40% off any Prairie Girl Designs sock pattern through October 10th. Check out the Forest Dreams kit available at One Twis...
Episode 99 - Prairie Girls Potpourri the Second
September 16, 2016 02:17 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBNo shownotes this week!
Episode 98 - Prairie Girls Potpourri
August 27, 2016 00:09 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn this episode, the girls chat about all manner of things. Danie decides to mull over sweater hem options, and Susie introduces a new segment. Listen here. Miscellany Thank you to quiltercaroline for sending us copies of her new pattern Grandma's Flower Garden! Go check out PACE with One Twisted Tree and Imagined Landscapes and rock the vote! Contest To enter to win wool wash from Dusty Tree Soap, post in the thread telling us which soap(s) you'd love to try! Two winners will be...
Episode 97 - Happiness is...Handspun
August 13, 2016 21:56 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this episode, the girls do a deep-dive into knitting with handspun. Susie can't carry a tune in a bucket, and Danie is a show-stopper. Miscellaneous things mentioned include With Pointed Sticks' Killer Fall Collection, Danie's and PrairiePoppin's (of Imagined Landscapes) prairie-inspired collaboration, Danie's collaboration with The Rusted Stitch and Lucia of the Knitted Paradise video podcast, the Cables & Arans Harmony Guide, and Melissa Schaschwary's designs. Listen here. Finis...
Episode 96 - Tour de Fleece: Finish Line
July 29, 2016 23:06 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode, the girls chat about Danie's spectacular Tour de Fleece finish and start pre-gaming for Ravellenics. Miscellaneous things mentioned include the suspended bind-off, Hopkins Sewing Studio bags, a collection of Christmas stocking patterns, and Slo' Moe. Finished Projects Susie finished her her A Night at the Theatre, persevering through two different sons-of-a-stitch while binding off. Danie met her Tour de Fleece goal with seventeen bobbins worth of singles. Seventeen...
Episode 95 - Tour de Fleece: Starting Line
July 09, 2016 22:37 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this episode, the girls catch up on their knitting goings-on and Danie's strategy heading into and throughout the first week of Tour de Fleece. No detailed shownotes this week due to Susie's readying for vacation.
Episode 94 - Prairie Girls Potpourri Post-ZK2016
June 21, 2016 23:39 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this episode, the girls recount their wonderful ZK2016 experiences. Miscellaneous items mentioned include Susie's Overlynd sweater. Contest Enter to win a skein of Merino Singles Fingering in the Jewellic Dark colorway from Spark Story! In the contest Ravelry thread, tell us what Spark Story colorways you would put together in a multi-colored shawl (such as Leventry). Finished Projects Susie finished both her Leventry shawl and her Waiting For Rain shawl. Current Projects D...
Episode 93 - Prairie Girls Potpourri Pre-ZK2016
May 26, 2016 02:02 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, the girls quickly chat about their current knitting goings-on. No detailed shownotes this week due to stuff and things and ZK prep!
Episode 92 - Small Circs & You A Beginner's Guide
May 17, 2016 00:50 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn this episode, the girls chat about small circs. Susie rides a sock-yarn-scrap square high, and Danie casts on all the socks. Listen here. Finished Projects Danie finished her Lady Skater dress. Current Projects Susie maintained momentum on her Oh Scrap Blanket, finishing 3 squares. She also worked on her Circuitous Ribbed Socks and her Pere Lachaise Socks, and got to the lace border on her Leventry shawl. She also cast on her Mother's Day Cast-On project - A Night at the Theatre...
Episode 91 - Prairie Girls Potpourri A Cavalcade of FOs
May 01, 2016 15:08 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBIn this episode, the girls go on an FO parade! Miscellaneous items mentioned include stroopwafels, which are a delicious Dutch treat (not Danish as Susie mistakenly stated), Susie's Costeau Hat, Very Busy Monkey Designs, Hermione's Everyday Socks, Monkey, Atlantic Current Socks, Nymphalidea, and Henry's Hat. Finished Projects Susie finished her Choice Bit of Calico and her Good Grief! sweater. Danie finished her Toe-Up Suburban Prairie Socks, her Denver Socks (rallying nicely from a son...
Episode 90 - 2016 Knitting Whims
April 02, 2016 13:31 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode, the girls share their current knitting whims. Susie tries to let go mismatched tippy toes and heels, and Danie incorporates bread storage into a dress. Contest The winner of the Pomball Hat Collection by Sarah Schira of Imagined Landscapes was announced! Finished Projects Susie finally finished her Fork in the Road Socks. The stripes match all the way til the very ends of the second sock's heel and toe. Danie finished her Anna dress. She fully lined it and added pocket...
Episode 89 - Easter Egg Hunt 2016
March 19, 2016 14:28 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this potpourri episode, the girls have a great time hiding Easter eggs. Contest Enter to win the Pomball Hat Collection by Sarah Schira of Imagined Landscapes! In the contest Ravelry thread, tell us what you would pomball if you could pomball anything. Finished Projects Susie finished her Suburban Prairie Socks. Danie finished her Awesome Socks. Current Projects Susie worked on her Choice Bit of Calico, and started a Spectrum by Joji Locatelli using Spark Story Merino Singles Fing...