Commuter Knitter Podcast

While 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 Blanket - no pattern, just making squares and attaching together. Tight Join as You Go - Video 1 and Video 2 Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones OMG Socks in Woolens and Nosh self striping Road Trips Shanalines Designs KAL - March 1 - May 31 I mentioned these patterns from Shana's designs: Drawn Together Modular Kit Bowl Recalibrate Air Hugs Knit for Food Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

While 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 Legacy Fiber Artz Compass by Tin Can Knits Lolabean Yarn Co. Kim Dyes Yarn World's Simplest Knits by Tin Can Knits Annie Bucket Hat by Alexandra Tavel (Two of Wands) Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde    Drive Annie Bucket Hat by Alexandra Tavel (Two of Wands) Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Drawn Together by Shanalines Designs Crochet Squares  Road Trips Fiber Festival of New England Fiber Community Fundraiser for FearLESS Living Fund to benefit The Blind Center of NV hosted by Boston Jen Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool - class with Shanalines Designs Your Mileage May Vary The girls have been doing their own crafting Cotton Tail Farm - bookmark loom kits Potholder Loom from Harrisville Designs Sentro Knitting Machine    Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

While 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 quick trip down memory lane as I reflect back on that first episode!       You've Arrived At Your Destination Basic Children's Poncho for Z Shaina Bilow Bella Filato Studio Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici Drive Carlos's The World's Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones      Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live in NYC - February 9-12 Shanalines Designs KAL 2023 - March 1-May 31 - Details on Shana's Instagram page with links to her Discord Knit-for-Food Knit-a-thon - March 26th Connecticut Sheep and Wool - April 29th - North Haven Fairgrounds I mention Cece's Wool Instagram page with the baby Jacob sheep! Your Mileage May Vary Working on my own crafting space - finally! Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com  

While 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 Knit-for-Food Knit-a-thon - March 26th Laura Nelkin's interview with Fiber Chats Trip Planner Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Your Mileage May Vary Getting Purly With It with Nancy Ricci Why I Knit with Dr. Mia Hobbs Knitting PT Hey Brown Berry Creative Seed Patreon Podcast feed of back episodes The Black Sheep Knitter Stitches and Starlight Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com  

While 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 Upon a Time Sampler Disney Family A to Z YouTube channel where we have been (sporadically) posting our Disney trip videos Your Mileage May Vary I discuss my journey to finding the right needles for me Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

While 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 Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self! Maple Roots Creative Stitch Markers Dog Star by Tin Can Knits out of Farmer's Daughter Fibers and LolaBean Yarn Co. Zelda's Cover Story Blanket Advent Socks from Woolens and Nosh Halloween Socks from 2014 Spring Forward Socks from 2015 Drive Aurora's Cover Story Blanket Carlos's The World's Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits Dear Great Pumpkin socks by Woolens and Nosh Reignbeaux by Yelley Knits Seismic Yarn – Butter Sock DK – Pretty Pretty Princess Minis La Bien Aimée – Aimée's Sweater Trip Planner I discuss some of my possibilities for this year: I hope to bring back some very old WIPs including my Oranje, Carlos's Double Knit scarf, and a doll from a Susan B Anderson Vogue Knitting class I took with BostonJen in 2015! I mention: A DK version of Kay Jones' Jelly Roll Blanket inspired by Chelsea of the Legacy Knitz Podcast Another Cover Story blanket Frequency by Tina Tse V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman Knitosophy in Treehouse Knits Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed A bigger Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano Designs The reel where Aurora volunteers me to knit sweaters for her whole first grade class: Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Please 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 Etsy shop. The rest are via Ravelry. Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague Legacy Fiber Artz in Hocus Pocus AdoreKnit progress keeper Drive I talk about the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party make-along Exoskeleton by Shana Cohen Magpie Fibers Swanky DK Fiber Society 22 Shirley Brian Yarn – Deconstructed Fade – Don't Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self! Maple Roots Creative Stitch Markers Halloween socks OMG Heel by Megan Williams Woolens and Nosh – Dear Great Pumpkin Twin Mountain Handcrafts stitch markers In my excitement to podcast, I totally forgot to mention the scrappy mittens I am making for the girls. I finished the first one for Aurora out of various DK leftovers from sweaters I've knitted for the girls over the years. Zelda's will be knit out of DK minis from the Passion Knits Yarn Care Bear box. I am using The World's Simplest Mittens pattern from Tin Can Knits Road Trips I talk about my day with Aurora at the NY Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY two weeks ago. We will try to attend the New England Fiber Festival on Saturday, November 5th Off-roading For those in the US, please remember to cast your ballots on or by Tuesday, November 8th. Using our voices is more important than ever. Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Please 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 Borough Yarns Dog Star - Tin Can Knits LolaBean Yarn Co. - Pinto Bean Kenyarn Stratus DK Drive Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano LolaBean Yarn Co. Three Color Colorwork Video Color Dominance - Ysolda Color work - Tin Can Knits Spring Forward Socks - Linda Welsh - Knitty One Twisted Tree - Disco Lemonade Reignbeaux by Yelly Knits Seismic Yarn - Butter Sock DK - Pretty Pretty Princess Minis La Bien Aimée - Aimée's Sweater Road Trips Lady Dye Yarns - Craftivist Craft Nights September 17 - 12:00 pm - Follow Up to 2019 Conversation Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party - September 23, 2022 - February 13, 2023 NY Sheep and Wool Festival - October 15-16, 2022 Vogue Knitting Live - February 9-12, 2023 Off-roading Cricut crafting for our Disney Vacation Disney Family A to Z - Instagram, YouTube Your Mileage May Vary I ramble on a bit about where I track my projects. Recently re-discovered the Making app to track projects and connect with fellow makers Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Please 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 download directly from Shaina's website. This is NOT a Ravelry link. Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope Project page (this is for Z's version - still need a page for A's) Drive Semantics Explorer Knits - The Wild Within (variegated) and Untamed (semi-solid) Cover Story - Lion Brand I purchased my two cakes at Joann Thank you to Sue and Chelsea from Legacy Fiber Artz for the inspiration! Vanilla socks in One Twisted Tree (retired) - Megan Williams OMG Heel I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits Seismic Yarns Mini Set La Bien Aimee in Aimee's Sweater Road Trips Stitches West and Maryland Sheep and Wool happened in person and looked like both were a great time! Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - this weekend (5/12-15) June 9-12 NYC - August 4-7 (in person) Stitches at Home - this weekend (5/13-15) June 11-12, 18-19 NYS Sheep and Wool (Rhinebeck) - October 15-16 Trip Planner Planning for Stash Dash with The Knit Girllls (5/27 - August) Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party (starting 5/30 through 7/31)   Backseat Drivers The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making - ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Please 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 Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) My project page Comfort Fade Cardi - Treehouse Knits DK - Coco Collection Carnation Offrenda Land of the Living Remember Me My project page 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 download directly from Shaina's website. This is NOT a Ravelry link. Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope Project page Drive Semantics - new cast on! Explorer Knits - The Wild Within (variegated) and Untamed (semi-solid) I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits Seismic Yarns Mini Set La Bien Aimee in Aimee's Sweater Road Trips For those heading to Stitches West - have a wonderful and safe time! Your Mileage May Vary Overcoming hurdles and roadblocks in our making, and how to find motivation when projects get stuck I wrap up this episode with thoughts around how to balance the heaviness of world events with taking action and taking care of oneself. Backseat Drivers The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making - ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Please 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 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11 Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography Musselburgh - Knit Picks Felici Psychedelic Rainbow Comfort Fade Cardi - Treehouse Knits DK - Coco Collection Carnation Offrenda Land of the Living Remember Me Annie Bucket Hat by Two of Wands Alexandra Tavel Rearview Mirror I take a look back at my completed projects from 2021 Trip Planner I look ahead to my knitting plans and (loose!) goals for 2022 I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits. The KAL starts on 1/2/2022 Backseat Drivers The twins say "Happy New Year!", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making - ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Please 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 Artz Fancy Schmancy Pumpkins DK Socks from Woolens and Nosh Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography Road Trips Wool and Folk Indie Untangled Cakepalooza NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - registration is open for the November event November 11-14 December 9-12 I recap my classes and the lectures/events I attended for the October Virtual Knitting Live Two Colour Fisherman's Rib with Mina Phillip Beginning Brioche with Faina Goberstein Stitches At Home - November 6-7; 13-14 Backseat Drivers The twins say "hello", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Please 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 - Trapper Keepers and Pencil Boxes A new pair of stripey socks Drive Another Musselburgh in Voolenvine Blitzed in Lady Hulk (discontinued) Fibernymph Dyeworks - The Elves Were in the Eggnog (from last year's Pigskin Party) Halloween Socks - Simply Socks Yarn Co. Poste Yarn Striping - Elm Street (from October 2014!!) Tina Tse – Wavelength La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle Ann Weaver - Oranje (Knitty.com) Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter in Tea Tray (grey) and and Cherry Tarts Road Trips Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - taking a break in August and will resume September 9-12 Stitches At Home - September 11-12; 18-19 Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11 NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021 Cider Donut Map of New England Your Mileage May Vary/Trip Planner I mention projects I am planning for the Pigskin Party: Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) V-Back Tee DK by Knitosophy La Bien Aimée - Aimée's Sweater Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope Madelinetosh DK - GG Loves Orange LolaBean Yarn Co. - Rumplestiltskin Hay Hideaway, Magic Yarnstalk, Calming, Tangled Tower The Yarn and Us - Plum Jam Yarn for V-Back Tee Hocus Pocus Socks by Legacy Fiber Artz DK Socks from Woolens and Nosh Comfort Fade Cardigan by Andrea Mowry Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography I discuss finding the "right" project for any situation Backseat Drivers The twins share their current projects with a bit of podcasting before bed The girls say "hi!" Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Please 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 – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle Road Trips August Events: Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - taking a break in August and will resume September 9-12 Stitches At Home - August 6-8, 2021 NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021 Your Mileage May Vary I discuss finding the "right" tools for your projects Backseat Drivers The twins do not join me this time, but say hello! Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Please 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 for Down Cellar Studio Tina Tse – Wavelength La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle Regia - Arne & Carlos - Moon Night - US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!) Spring Forward Socks - One Twisted Tree - Disco Lemonade Road Trips July Events: Stitches at Home – July 10-11; 17-18, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - July 15-18, 2021 Fiber World - July 22-25, 2021 NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021 Trip Planner and Your Mileage May Vary I ramble a bit about being a process knitter vs. a product knitter - having lots of WIPs or focusing on one project at a time. I mention some plans for upcoming projects: Regia – Arne & Carlos – Moon Night – US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!) Musselburgh by Ysolda - Gauge Dye Works Solar System Recalibrate Top by Shana Cohen (Shanalines Designs) V-Back Tee and V-Back Tee DK by Jamie Hoffman (Knitosophy) Sea Glass Tee by Selena (dankfiber) and Abbye (abbyeknits) - Wool & Pine Designs Peek-a-boo Cuff Socks - Stephanie @edible.thoughts.makes Backseat Drivers The twins do not join me this time, but say hello! Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

You'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 (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!) Spring Forward Socks - One Twisted Tree - Disco Lemonade Tina Tse – Wavelength La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle Check Engine Light/Road Maps Color Dominance: Article from Interweave: Understanding Yarn Dominance Video from Knit Picks Flicking - video from Knitting Expat Podcast Road Trips July Events: Stitches at Home – July 10-11; 17-18, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - July 15-18, 2021 Fiber World - July 22-25, 2021 NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021 Backseat Drivers The twins join me after the music to talk about their current knitting projects Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

You'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 Stephen West – Painting Honeycombs Shawl Dragonfly Fibers – Dragon Sock – Dr. Frankenstein (May 2013 club colorway) Kate stepped away from Dragonfly in 2019. In 2020, Amy from Canon Hand Dyes and Lisa from White Birch Fiber Arts bought the business Knit Style Yarns – Trendy Sock Minis – Party at the Mansion Stephen's YouTube Tutorial for Painting Honeycombs Road Trips May Events: I thoroughly enjoyed the May virtual events I attended Stitches at Home – May 15/16 and May 22/23, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live – May 13-16, 2021 Indie Spotlight – May 14-16 June Events: Stitches at Home – June 11 - 13, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live – June 10-13, 2021 July Events: Stitches at Home – July 10-11; 17-18, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - July 15-18, 2021 Fiber World - July 22-25, 2021 Your Mileage May Vary I discuss my own yarn shopping habits Backseat Drivers The twins join me for sound checks with my new microphone Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

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 - 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 West - Painting Honeycombs Shawl Dragonfly Fibers - Dragon Sock - Dr. Frankenstein (May 2013 club colorway) Kate stepped away from Dragonfly in 2019. In 2020, Amy from Canon Hand Dyes and Lisa from White Birch Fiber Arts bought the business Knit Style Yarns - Trendy Sock Minis - Party at the Mansion   Penny by Tin Can Knits La Bien Aimée - Merino DK - Aimée's Sweater Tina Tse - Wavelength La Bien Aimée - Merino DK - Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. - Studio DK - Observatory Circle Road Trips Stitches at Home - May 15/16 and May 22/23, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - May 13-16, 2021 Fridays with Felicia Keynote with Clara Parkes After Hours with Kristy Glass - Chelsea & Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz, Jasmin & Gigi of the Knitmore Girls, and Helen & Aleah - mother/daughter design duo Indie Spotlight - May 14-16 Guest Podcasters/Vloggers - Knitmores, Caleisha from Quirky Monday Podcast Designer Spotlight Panels - Saturday & Sunday Dear Scratch Live with Jessica and Karen from Scratch Supply Co./Make Good Podcast Your Mileage May Vary I discuss various knitting trends that started to emerge while I was on the sidelines - mohair, minis, and speckled yarn Backseat Drivers The twins share a joke from the Spark Shorts Purl (Disney+) and talk a little about an episode of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Amazon Prime) Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram - ndjen04 Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.com

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.   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 the Egg Nog Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel - kid sized Another Crafty Girl - Twinkle Sock - The Glitch King of the Forest (Totoro) by Robin Zillman Jacobson Started this one in January 2015 Holding Cascade 220 double - sapphire Trip Planning I talk about planning for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party and other Summertime Make-alongs   Road Trips Enjoying Virtual Events recently: Espace Tricot Knit Night - Friday, April 9 for Knit City Canada Gaye Glasspie - GGMadeIt Julie Asselin The Grocery Girls Aimée from La Bien Aimée Vogue Virtual Knitting Live Let's Talk Socks - Friday April 16 Denise DeSantis - EarthtonesGirl Terra Mitchell - Mitchell's Creations Lara Neel - Sock Architecture Marceline Smith - Heybrownberry Stephanie Lu Sinclair - Edible.Thoughts.Makes (IG and YouTube) Friday's with Felicia - Friday April 16 Felicia Eve from String Thing Studio Brooklyn General Argyle Yarn Shop Woolyn Keynote with Stephen West - Saturday, April 17 Note I want to knit ALL THE WESTKNITS designs I mention the Painting Honeycombs collection After Hours with Kristy Glass - Saturday, April 17 -  LYS Day Yanwen (Yan) Qian from Forever Yarn Doylestown Lisa from A Knit Sheep Aimée from La Bien Aimee Lizzie from The Mermaids Purl As I was putting together the show notes after recording, I received the email from VKL that the May event schedule has been set, which you can find here. Registration starts tomorrow, April 21st - perfect timing!   Your Mileage May Vary I continue my discussion from last episode about finding ways to bring knitting back into my every day routines   Backseat Drivers The twins are not joining us on the podcast today, but they say "hello!"   Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram - ndjen04 Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.com   e2j8QB7XcHQvThtOgveC

Join 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 (green) Wollmeise DK - Feld Maus (brown) 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 Road Maps I discuss choosing colors for color work knitting and mention Melissa Leapman's Mastering Color Knitting. Your Mileage May Vary I talk about finding one's knitting spark when life is throwing us curveballs - expectedly or unexpectedly. Backseat Drivers Stay tuned after the music for a clip of the twins chatting about knitting. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram - ndjen04 Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com  

Take # 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 upcoming projects.  My co-hosts make a return appearance on the show at the very end. Thank you! Thank you to Jasmin and Gigi of the Knitmore Girls Podcast for the recent shoutout And many thanks to Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast and YouTube channel for inviting me to join her for a Crafty Chat on her channel! Drive 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 (green) Wollmeise DK - Feld Maus (brown) Oranje by Ann Weaver - Knitty.com US 5 (3.75mm) and US 6 (4.0mm) Wonderland Yarns - Tea Tray and Cherry Tart Trip Planner Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry Swatched in US 6 (4.0mm) Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean Bean & Olive (pink) Forgiveness (grey) Tangled Tower (purple) Calming (blue) Black Mountain Yarn Shop Your Mileage May Vary I discuss the current accessibility issues with Ravelry and ponder my future use of the site.  Please join me and others in staying off the site March 31st - April 2nd in solidarity with those who are unable to access due to triggering migraines and other health issues.  For additional details, please check out posts by ktb38 and evanitaewm on Instagram. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram - ndjen04 Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com  

Thank 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 Can Knits - TCK website North Shore Ravelry Project Page Your Mileage May Vary How do you store your needles? Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Instagram - ndjen04 Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast

**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 Destination Little Camaro by Tanis Lavalee - Tanis Fiber Arts website Little Camaro Ravelry Project Page Mini Last Unicorn - Bad Wolf Girl Studios Etsy Shop Mini Last Unicorn Ravelry Project Page   Drive Crazyheart by Tanis Lavallee - Tanis Fiber Arts website Crazyheart Ravelry Project Page   Trip Planner  North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio DK Bean & Olive by Andrea Mowry - Drea Renee Knits website Bean & Olive Grown-Up by Andrea Mowry - Drea Renee Knits website LolaBean Yarn Co.   Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Instagram - ndjen04

Thank 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!  

I'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 KAL with In a Sknit Great Outdoors KAL with Knitting Butterflies Splash Pad Party with Down Cellar Studio Kitchen Counter Crafter PALKAL with ACTually Knitting One Twisted Tree Go Buffalo!Playful Stripes Cardigan Baby Shrug 1 and Baby Shrug 2 Arne and Carlos Socks Whiz Bang Spring Forward Halloween Socks Yeti Socks  Two Lane Highway Rage Whisker Lickin' Socks Mix and Match Henleys Flax Light Offroading Cross Stitching Thank you for all of the kind words and well wishes following the four year pod-iversary in February and the birth of our daughters the following day!   Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

Four 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 - rebooted as a one-woman video podcast with krisluvswool Cultivate and Create - with mrsshoo (formerly of In a Sknit) Unraveling with Greg and Joey Thank you for a great four years of podcasting! Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

Happy 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!   Prairie Girls Knit & Spin One Twisted Tree yarns   Enter to win in the Ravelry Group - Contest will close January 10th   Rearview Mirror   Recap of 2015 Goals   New-to-me Yarn Dyers added to the stash in 2015: Kismet Fiberworks One Twisted Tree Twist Fiber Studio Arne & Carlos Gale's Art Oh!  Loops Fab Funky Fibres   Looking ahead to 2016   Balance is the key word for this year   Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

A 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 to give away a copy of Skein Watch Socks by Kinoknits **Note - after recording the episode, Mary let me know that she 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! Prairie Girls Knit & Spin One Twisted Tree yarns   Enter to win in the Ravelry Group   Offroading Carlos and I ventured up to Boston for the ND-BC game at Fenway Park and had a wonderful time!   Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

Carlos 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 new segment to answer your questions.  This episode I talk all about sweater knitting thanks to a question from Michelle ACTuallyKNITting I mention Amy Herzog's books and Craftsy Class (keep in mind I am a Craftsy affiliate, so if you happen to purchase a class after clicking a link here, I do receive a small commission) Road Trips NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18 Jennie the Potter Gale's Art Dragonfly Fibers Into the Whirled   Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

This 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 MirrorRecap/Check-in for 2015 goals and #stashdownthrowdownDriveMama VertebraeHalloween SocksArne & Carlos SocksDCS Pigskin Party with BostonJen A quick detour with news that will provide context to the next few WIPsNewborn VertebraeGo BuffaloRainbow Ripple Baby BlanketWhere Shall We Go Today?A new segment to answer your questions.  This episode I talk all about choosing projects for travel and vacation knittingRoad TripsWestern CT Yarn Crawl - September 25-27NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18Come Find me on the InterwebsRavelry - ndjen04Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPeriscope - Commuter KnitterEmail - commuterknitter@gmail.comShow notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.comGoogle + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04

A 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 arrival of the newest Knitmore!   Drive Pomme de pin June's Favorite Cardigan Mama Vertebrae   Frogged: September Morn Elfe Berkshire Dolman   Where Shall We Go Today? A new segment to answer your questions.  This episode I talk all about knitting socks for Carlos and what I do differently.   Offroading Notre Dame Football starts on Saturday!! Go Irish!!   Road Trips Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 25-27 NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18       Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

Three 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 Cardigan   Where Shall We Go Today? A new segment to answer your questions.  This week I talk all about my WIPs.   Road Trips STITCHES Midwest - this weekend! Stitch N Pitch at Citifield - August 16 Western CT Yarn Crawl - September NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18       Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

Socks 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 Vincent & The Doctor Paton's Kroy Blue Ragg Stripe Poste Yarn - Elm Street Two Lane Highway Rage Socks in Voolenvine Yarns stored in my glove box in my Stitched by Jessalu BBT bag. Little Mount Yarn Co. Exploding TARDIS Lollipop - Whisker Lickin's   Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast Oh Loops! and Fiber by Design Yarngasm Video Podcast   Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks.  This week I talk about non-wool based sock yarns   Grumperina's blog post Cascade Fixation Blue Moon Fiber Arts - Sock Candy CoBaSi   Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!   Rearview Mirror Answered a question from the contest thread from earlier this year - DebKnits2 asked about my favorite project       Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

This 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 in our Ravelry Group for sharing! I mention the Around Your Neck KAL with Suburban Stitcher and Must Stash podcasts   Pomme de pin   Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree   Two Lane Highway Rage Socks in Voolenvine Yarns stored in my glove box in my Stitched by Jessalu BBT bag.   Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast Oh Loops! and Fiber by Design Yarngasm Video Podcast   Paton's Kroy Blue Ragg Stripe   Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist    Whiz Bang by MrsShoo from the In a Sknit podcast in Quaere Fibre Sparkle Sock in Vincent & The Doctor     Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks.  This week I talk about how I care for my socks Citric Acid soak         Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!   Road Trips   I-91 Shop Hop - June 25th-28th Green Mountain Spinnery (Putney, VT) Handknits (Brattleboro, VT)  Sheep & Shawl (Deerfield, MA)  Northampton Wools (Northampton, MA)  WEBS (Northampton, MA)  Marji's Yarncrafts (Granby, CT)  Creative Fibers LLC (Windsor, CT)  Village Wool (Glastonbury, CT)  Country Yarns (Wallingford, CT) Knit New Haven (New Haven, CT)  The Yarn Barn LLC (Woodbridge, CT)  The Yarn Basket (Branford, CT)        Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

This 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 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 in our Ravelry Group for sharing!   Cambridge Shawl King of the Forest   Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Two Lane Highway Rage Socks in Voolenvine Yarns   Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast Oh Loops! and Fiber by Design Yarngasm Video Podcast   June's Favorite Cardigan   Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks.  This week I talk about second sock syndrome and how to overcome it Shoutout to KDLB - Kristine from the Yarnings Podcast   Melissa Morgan Oakes - 2-at-a-time Socks   Two at a Time Video   Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!   Offroading Carlos and I are missing Disney World and help bring the Mouse home through podcasts The DIS Unplugged WDW Today WDW Radio See Ya Reel Soon Disney Exchange Enchanted Tiki Talk Road Trips   I-91 Shop Hop - June 25th-28th Green Mountain Spinnery (Putney, VT) Handknits (Brattleboro, VT)  Sheep & Shawl (Deerfield, MA)  Northampton Wools (Northampton, MA)  WEBS (Northampton, MA)  Marji's Yarncrafts (Granby, CT)  Creative Fibers LLC (Windsor, CT)  Village Wool (Glastonbury, CT)  Country Yarns (Wallingford, CT) Knit New Haven (New Haven, CT)  The Yarn Barn LLC (Woodbridge, CT)  The Yarn Basket (Branford, CT)        Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

Converting 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 ACTuallyKnitting podcast or the Around Your Neck KAL with Suburban Stitcher Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree Twitterpated Vanilla Socks June's Favorite Cardigan King of the Forest   Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks.  This week I (attempt to) answer the frequently asked question of how I convert cuff-down patterns to toe-up   Toe Up Gusset Heel formula   Skew Socks     Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away! Road Trips   I-91 Shop Hop - June 25th-28th Green Mountain Spinnery (Putney, VT)Handknits (Brattleboro, VT) Sheep & Shawl (Deerfield, MA) Northampton Wools (Northampton, MA) WEBS (Northampton, MA) Marji's Yarncrafts (Granby, CT) Creative Fibers LLC (Windsor, CT) Village Wool (Glastonbury, CT) Country Yarns (Wallingford, CT)Knit New Haven (New Haven, CT) The Yarn Barn LLC (Woodbridge, CT) The Yarn Basket (Branford, CT)        Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

Heels 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 Lara Neel Sock Architecture Short Row Heel Peasant heel discussion OMG Heel FishLipsKiss Heel Double Gusset Sweet Tomato Heel   Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away! Road Trips Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015 Stitched By JessaLu Fat Cat Knits TVKnittingPodcast     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

This 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 discussion is all about yarn and needles.   This week we talk about how much gauge can change the outcome of your socks.     Spring Forward Turned Vanilla Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree   I mention my Valentine Socks out of Must Stash Yarns from the kit with Suburban Stitcher and Vintage Rose   Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away! Road Trips Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015 Kent Needle Arts Retreat - Kent, Connecticut - May 16-17, 2015       Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

Please 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 Stash Dash   Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the next several episodes, we are going to chat about socks.  This episode the discussion is all about yarn and needles.   Early on in the podcast, I did a few photo tutorials for circular knitting: DPN Tutorial Magic Loop 2 Circulars   Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away! Road Trips Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015 Kent Needle Arts Retreat - Kent, Connecticut - May 16-17, 2015     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

Rainbows, 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 Knitters Book of Socks Ann Budd Sock Knitting Master Class Alice Yu Socktopus Lara Neel Sock Architecture   The Party Bus - complete with snow tires! - Winners Announced Celebrating 3 years of podcasting with a month-long giveaway in the Ravelry Group! Dragonfly Fibers Cooperative Press Aila Grace Shawl from Jennifer Lassonde Dream in Color Everlasting Sock Fix-A-Stitch - a regular and lace set   Traffic Report Congratulations to Danie on her expansion of One Twisted Tree to include beautiful hand-dyed yarn.  The first update took place on March 13 - can't wait to see what Danie has in store for the future! Road Trips Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015       Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

You'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 good!   Road Maps Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis. Earlier this week I reviewed Dream in Color Everlasting DK, which I knit up in Flax by TinCanKnits   The Party Bus - complete with snow tires! Celebrating 3 years of podcasting with a month-long giveaway in the Ravelry Group! Dragonfly Fibers Cooperative Press Aila Grace Shawl from Jennifer Lassonde Dream in Color Everlasting Sock Fix-A-Stitch - a regular and lace set   Road Trips Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015       Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

This 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. During the Blizzard I posted a review of Feel Good Yarn Company's Silver Spun   The Party Bus - complete with snow tires! Celebrating 3 years of podcasting with a month-long giveaway! Dragonfly Fibers Cooperative Press Aila Grace Shawl from Jennifer Lassonde   Traffic Report Congrats to Ravelry for reaching 5 million registered users! I mention that I have been listening to the back catalogue of Cast On     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

This 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.  I am knitting these out of Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Giving Tree 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. Last week, I reviewed A Good Yarn Sarasota's Exclusive Yarn from Lorna's Laces   Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - Seamless Knit Doll class with Susan B. Anderson (and BostonJen!) Mary, Millie, and Morgan We met up with Maria from Subway Knits and Kristen from Yarngasm in the One Geek to Craft Them All booth The Stephen & Steven Mix Tape Tour fashion show was a lot of fun! Kismet Fiber Works The Yarn Company Socks that Rock     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

The 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 Dad's Hat WIPs, WIPs, and more WIPs - #WIPcrackin15 and #WIPknitdown2015 I mention Sarah from In a sKnit and Amy from Stockinette Zombies   Needle Inventory   Trip Planner King of the Forest Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift   Commuter Knitter Finish-along - winners announced Wollmeise from my stash   Cargo Annual Airing Out of the Stash:   All put away:   My Yarn Stash March 2007     Flash Your Stash thread on Ravelry   Road Maps Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis. Last week, I reviewed Manos Lace   Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - Seamless Knit Doll class with Susan B. Anderson (and BostonJen!)   Welcome to any new listeners who have recently found the podcast. And thank you to the Knitmores for featuring the show in their 12 Days of Podcasts last week!     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

A 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 Stash Dash, the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast and their "Legend-Prairie" project. Drive   14 WIPs started in 2014 Oranje Elfe Pomme de pin 6 pairs Socks, socks and more socks 2 hats 1 Kids' sweater 1 pair mitts 1 shawl   Rearview Mirror - 2014 Goals Bring back old WIPs - of the 12 FOs this year, 3 were old WIPs, but the Mario Blanket should count for quite a few! More socks for me - 3 new pairs added to the sock drawer Thoughtful with yarn purchases - I did well up until recently Expand my skills The one I couldn't remember was to knit more sweaters for myself - finished 2 and cast on 3 more   Trip Planner - 2015 Goals   Knit through my 30 (!!) WIPs - tackle them one at a time to chip away at them Knit from stash Knit from pattern library More socks for Carlos Sweater or vest for Carlos Finish cross stitch projects   Road Map to Achieve 2015 Goals Search within myself - a theme for me both inside and outside my crafting life Shopping from my WIPs, stash and pattern library   Road Trips CT Sheep and Wool Stitch n Pitch Stitches East (which, sadly, has been cancelled for 2015 in Hartford) Rhinebeck   Thank you to all of you for a wonderful 2014 and a great year for the podcast despite the bumpy ride     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

A 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 instructions. In my Cuisinart, it takes about 20 minutes or so.   Drive NaKniSweMo - Pomme de Pin Christmas Stripey Socks for Me Desert Vista Dyeworks *Correction on the stripes - Green, White, Green, Red, Green, Black Your Heart is Full of Unwashed Socks   Irish Girlie Knits - We Do Not Have A Knitting Problem   Sorin   Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014   Down Cellar Studio Pig Skin Party   Trip Planner Connectivity Gloves SilverSpun   Offroading Christmas Celebration Sampler - Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery Picture This Plus     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

Where 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     Road Trips   Rhinebeck 2014       Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

You'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 Cellar Studio Pig Skin Party   Party Bus   Winner announced!   There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-)  The coupon code runs through November 1st.   There is also a giveaway in the Ravelry group for Sock Architecture by Lara Neel running through October 23rd.   STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th   Learn to Spin with Janel Laidman The Other Side of Weldon's Practical Needlework with Franklin Habit If You Can Draw It, You Can Design It with Patty Lyons Highland Handmades White Birch Fiber Arts Namaste A Hundred Ravens Holiday Yarns Twisted Fiber Art Verdant Gryphon LYDIA Yarn   Road Trips   NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th.  Mom and I will be there.  Don't forget to say hi if you see me wandering      Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

This 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 List or "Getting My Rear in Gear" 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   Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast   Down Cellar Studio Pig Skin Party   Two Lane Highway Rage socks   Traffic Report Red Barn Yarn Name That Yarn contest.  More details on the Commuter Knitter blog how you can request a free sample of the yarn as well as enter the contest.  Good luck!   Offroading This week I get a bit personal about my love of Notre Dame.   Party Bus Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.   There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-)  The coupon code runs through November 1st.   There is also a giveaway in the Ravelry group for Sock Architecture by Lara Neel running through October 23rd.   Road Trips   STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th   Check out Maria's Road to Rhinebeck series on the Subway Knits blog and podcast.  Really great interviews to get you geared up for the festival!     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04

  This 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 Zealana AIR Marle yarn in a pair of Fingerless Mitts.  Thank you to Zealana and Yarn Sisters for providing a ball of this luxury yarn for my review.  You can find a detailed review, with photos on the blog.     Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014   Road Maps In light of ALL the socks I have on the needles that I discussed last week, I thought it appropriate to review Sock Architecture by Lara Neel of Math4Knitters blog.  You definitely will hear more about this book in the weeks to come as I give a few of the heels and toes a try.  Thank you to Cooperative Press for providing a copy of the eBook for review -- and a copy for you, too.  Enter to win a copy in the Commuter Knitter Podcast Ravelry group.   Party Bus   Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.   There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-)  The coupon code runs through November 1st.   Road Trips Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th   Some Rhinebeck recap episodes to get you geared up for the festival: Down Cellar Studio - Episode 18 - Rhinebeck Relived and Episode 37 - Rhinebeck Round 2 High Fiber Diet - Episode 91 - Road Trip to Rhinebeck and Episode 92 - Recap Knitmore Girls - Episode 74 - Rhinebeck in a Nut Shell SavvyGirls - Episode 60 - The Third Rhinebeck TVKnitting Podcast - The Rhinebeck Episode and Episode 33 (this is the one with the restaurant recommendations!) Twin Set Designs - Episode 4 - Rhinebeck Review     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04  

  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 released   Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014 I think I need to make some lists like I did for Stash Dash - one for this and one for the Down Cellar Studio PigSkinParty.  Thank you to cozycapecottage for posting about the FAL on her blog.   Party Bus Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock   Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.   There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-)  The coupon code runs through November 1st.   Don't forget about the giveaway for Mystic Shawls full review on the blog that runs until September 17th - just one day left!   Road Maps Review of New American Knits by Amy Christoffers.  Thank you to F+W Media and Interweave Press for providing a copy for my review.   New American Knits By Amy Christoffers Interweave / F+W; $24.99 http://bit.ly/1jjllAg   Traffic Report Podcasts I Enjoy - Video Edition   Road Trips Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04