Podcast appearances and mentions of kate oates

Politico's senior executive editor, Kate Day, tells us what's in store for the original newsletter publisher.Also on the programme: Alex Mahon is set to leave Channel 4. Deadline's senior investigations reporter Jake Kanter is here to divine what happens next.All that plus: Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd talks to us about just what he sacrificed to get his story out there, as well as more interviews on the winner's run at BAFTA's TV Craft Awards featuring Reece Sheersmith and Steve Pemberton (Inside Number 9), Kate Oates and Ben Wadey (Eastenders) and Andy Devonshire (Taskmaster).And, in the Media Quiz, we reveal what you could have won.Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Alex Mahon to leave Channel 4Piers Morgan on YouTube's success Tara Conlan's Spot The Difference on the BBC's latest workplace reviewJake Kanter's piece on problematic staff being retainedObserver's first week of relaunchCNN's Christiane Amanpour Joins GlobalBanajay eyes up all of ITVMr Bates wins a BAFTA special awardCelebrity Traitors line up revealed(00:00) - Hellos(00:40) - British Political Journalists(02:40) - Katie Rawcliffe(04:15) - Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon Leaving(08:42) - Piers Morgan Cancels Newspapers(09:46) - Is YouTube the future of reporting?(13:39) - Journalist Entrepreneurs(15:23) - BBC Sexual Harassment(20:20) - BAFTA TV Craft Awards(20:35) - Richard Gadd Interview - Baby Reindeer(22:32) - EastEnders Special Award(25:30) - Andy Devonshire - Taskmaster(26:55) - Reece Sheersmith & Steve Pemberton - Inside Number 9(31:55) - Politico Europe 10 Year Anniversary(39:52) - The Media Quiz(44:50) - Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last Wednesday marked the first time that Iain MacLeod was not listed as Corrie's producer since he took over the reins from Kate Oates in late 2018. With the episodes going forward now bearing wife Verity's name, soon to be replaced by that of incoming producer Kate Brooks, Iain's time at the top on Corrie is finally at an end. Well, unless you count his promotion to Executive Producer, but that's another story... For this week's bonus podcast, we reflect on the five and a half years that Iain was in charge of steering the Good Ship Corrie, chatting about the highs and lows when it comes to stories, characters and general production. How will his time as producer be remembered? What are some hallmarks of the MacLeod era? What were his biggest hits and most disappointing misses? We discuss all this and more in this bumper of a bonus podcast!

Happy New Year! We're back for our first episode published in 2024 and we're excited for a huge year. -----------------------------------Chapters(00:00:22) Cocktails with Kayleigh(00:09:19) Normal service resumes - cocktail review(00:24:02) What we're wearing(00:31:14) What we're working on (00:38:16) Shirley Brian Deconstructed Fade Set colours(00:46:04) Carmen makes Kayleigh jealous with her new backpack!(00:50:08) Carmen buys herself a present!-----------------------------------Show notesThe cocktail is from Yellow Belly Kelly.Get the details of our next Country House Retreat.What we're wearing:Kayleigh has her Tessellated Vest by Andrea Mowry on, she's used Walcot Yarns Opus in HIckory, Fluff in Amethyst and Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool in Shades of EarthCarmen is wearing her Fierce by Kate Oates in Walcot Yarns Origin Fireweed and Spincycle Yarns Dream State in Dream WorldWhat are we knitting?Kayleigh has a test knit for Maxim Cyr on the go, “Plump it up” using Walcot Yarns Fluff and Spincycle Yarns Plump (2 skeins of each are needed)Carmen is working on Liebling by Camilla Vaad in Spincycle Yarns Plump Next Level. She's adapting the pattern to make it a t-shirt and is adding bust darts for a perfect fit.Lastly, Carmen is working to finish her Stockholm Vest by PetiteKnit in Isager Tweed and Silk Mohair.We show off some of the gorgeous new Shirley Brian Deconstructed Fade Sets, they are all glorious to be honest.Kayliegh is very jealous as Carmen grabbed a Spincycle & Ritual Dyes Knitters Backpack collaboration. It's beautiful.-----------------------------------Get In TouchSocial Media: Instagram | TikTokWebsite: www.ayarnstory.co.ukEmail: hello@ayarnstory.co.ukVisit us:A Yarn Story, 128 Walcot Street,Bath, BA1 5BG+44 (0)1225 429239

We're back with Episode 9 of A Yarn Story Podcast where we chat all things yarn, knitting and take the odd diversion into anything else that takes our fancy!  -----------------------------------Chapters(00:01:08) Wine tasting and chat (00:07:40) Shout-out to Refillable in Bath. (00:19:43) Kayleigh cannot contain her excitement over a Hide & Hammer bag!(00:22:21) What we're working on(00:29:01) How to get knit sizing right(00:34:31) What to knit while watching sport (details in show notes)(00:54:59) Andrea Mowry's Rhinebeck Sweater(s)(01:02:34) Wrap up-----------------------------------Show notesWine reviewed: Casa del Arco, a red blend from Spain which we got from the wine subscription service Good Pair Days - check them out!Kayleigh's new bag from Hide & Hammer, an ice dyed Tie-Top bag in the most glorious green/teal color with pops of pink.Carmen finally cast-on her Fierce sweater by Kate Oates, Kayleigh is motoring along with hers though she took a break to use that magenta Noro yarn she showed off in Episode 8. Buy the Fierce by Kate Oates Yarn Bundle.What to knit while watching sport:Blueberry Vodka Lemonade by Thea Colman. Yarn suggested:Brooklyn Tweed LoftKnitting for Olive MerinoThe Fibre Co. Cumbria FingeringMondim by Rosa PomarSomething more drapey in Magpie Fibers Swanky SockGingerbread Sweater by Espace Tricot. Yarn suggestions:Knitting for Olive Merino + Soft Silk MohairWoodblock by Emily Greene, which Kayleigh has knit before. Yarn suggestions:Knitting for Olive MerinoGarthenor PreseliMondim-----------------------------------Get In TouchSocial Media: Instagram | TikTokWebsite: www.ayarnstory.co.ukEmail: hello@ayarnstory.co.ukVisit us:A Yarn Story, 128 Walcot Street,Bath, BA1 5BG+44 (0)1225 429239

Welcome back to another episode of A Yarn Story! Kayleigh is back with us and we chat all things yarn, knitting and swatching. We must apologise in advance for all the laughing!! We had a total blast recording this episode, as you can probably tell! Tune in now and hear our super-exciting announcement (we're going on tour).-----------------------------------Chapters(00:00:53) All important wine review!(00:04:24) Cricket and knitting - the perfect combo(00:07:04) Quick recap of Kayleigh's holiday!(00:15:06) Kayleigh visits Ellen at Crazy For Ewe(00:18:00) How to choose which vest to knit(00:20:15) Why swatching matters (Kayleigh hates it!)(00:27:21) Kayleigh is working on: Fierce by Kate Oates(00:35:48) BIG announcement...(00:39:39) Knitting for beginners: Is Fierce by Kate Oakes a good choice?(00:44:45) A Yarn Story restructuring(00:46:77) Hat knitting(00:51:35) Kitting for a sister!(00:56:15) Wrap up-----------------------------------Show notesWine is from my Good Pair Days box and is Mirabello Rose.A Yarn Story is now sponsoring the Bear Flat Cricket Club and we look forward to attending a game at some point.Kayleigh was in the states for vacation for a couple of weeks and told us all about that including the lovely yarn she picked up at Crazy for Ewe in Maryland where her grandma is the store manager. She even made it as a guest on the Crazy For Ewe YouTube!Kayleigh came home with some Noro Madara in a very Carmen's pink, it's gorgeous. Question is, which vest does she knit with it?Weekend Slipover V Neck by PetiteKnitThe Best Vest by James WattsDiane by Alice HammerGoldwyn Folly By Thea ColmanKayleigh is finally making good progress on Fierce by Kate Oates after having to frog everything she knit on the plane on the way to the US. Kayleigh is using Walcot Yarns Origin in Wild Lilac + Spincycle Yarns Dream State in Lovespell. Carmen has yet to cast-on but will be knitting Fierce in the colors Fireweed + Dream World.We are so excited to announce that we will be at Rhinebeck this year! In fact, Walcot Yarns will be exhibiting at Wool & Folk with our friends les Garçons on Friday Oct 20, 2023 The plan is to make Raingelt Slouchy Beanies by Rastus Hsu for Wool & Folk in all the bright shades of Walcot Yarns Opus. We might both also try to knit Mastiha by Thea Colman to wear at Rhinebeck as well. Basically too many things we want to knit, so we need to get on with it!-----------------------------------Get In TouchSocial Media: Instagram | TikTokWebsite: www.ayarnstory.co.ukEmail: hello@ayarnstory.co.ukVisit us:A Yarn Story, 128 Walcot Street,Bath, BA1 5BG+44 (0)1225 429239

This week's episode is sponsored by: I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp dot com slash knitmore Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Again, that's BetterHelp.com/knitmore  Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.   Go to HelloFresh dot com slash knitmore65 and use code knitmore65 for 65% off plus free shipping!   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!       On the Needles: (0:51) Gigi : nothing  Jasmin has made a little more progress on the Musselburgh hat in Always be Kind yarn's “Inclusive Pride Stripes” Jasmin has finished the yoke and the first sleeve of her Halloween Heart pullover (in Oink Pigments Targhee Sock) Jasmin started, and has finished the yoke of her Pumpkin Patch sweater, all from well-aged yarn. Jasmin started the Juniper pullover by Veera Valaamaki with the contrast colors from her Halloween Heart (knockoff Unique Vintage cardi) Kate Oates has a Christmas sweater like this Jasmin enthuses about Unique Vintage.   Events:(19:38) Pacific International Quilt Festival? Pass Grinch-Along December 1st   Mother Knows Best:(23:15) Restraint remorse (fabric and applique from Mood)   When Knitting Attacks:(30:19) Jasmin had small color work hiccups   Knit more, know more :(34:54) A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people. Getting something sweet to celebrate a big purchase.  Get a sweet taste in your mouth !     And Sew On :(41:08) Gigi's Class: Talking about thread and spinning techniques. Natural fibers , synthetic and bio synthetic fibers. Midterm next week  Jasmin discovered that she does one sewing project at a time. Spring Dress and linen pants planned 

OatesEnders • This BSP: We celebrate the influence of Kate Oates on EastEnders

Episode 71 Saturday, August 7, 2021 On the Needles 3:17 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Tom Daley   Winding Trail by Kate Oates, Knit Picks Swish Worsted in Rainforest Heather--DONE!!   Rainbow Wings by Knitting Expat Designs, Hue Loco Merino sock in New Yorker and color riot minis-- DONE!!   Edie by Isabell Kraemer, Hue Loco Merino Sock in Eclipse On the Easel 16:26 Painting flowers & seascapes. Rebecca Green-inspired Holbein palette exercise. Dylan M. paint-along on Skillshare. New planner season. I chose ORCHID for 2022! On the Table 21:37   Coconut Rice with Eggplant and Pickled Cucumber from East   Cherry Couscous & Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette     zucchini carpaccio salad – smitten kitchen   Peach & Tomato salad Kale and balsamic grapes then grilled radicchio with balsamic grapes Quinoa and green beans Spinach with tofu croutons   Broiled zucchini with mint and garlic Corn salad   Tony's Steak and Grilled Soy-Glazed Pork Chops   Grilled halloumi with pesto   Chicken Chili with Pureed White Beans and Cream Cheese Beet-infused gin, sort of like this? On the Nightstand 33:44 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   All Systems Red by Martha Wells Remote Control by Nnedi Okarafor   84,Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff (audio) The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny (audio)  A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny (audio) The Hangman by Louise Penny  A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab   The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley   A Fatal Grace (Inspector Gamache, Book 2) by Louise Penny The Whispering House by Elizabeth Brooks Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (loved the audio version performed by Marin Ireland). Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell The Arsonist by Sue Miller We are the Brennans by Tracey Lange And also We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oats The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (loved the audio version performed by Carey Mulligan). Bingo 59:49 Starts friday evening may 28, ends Sept 6 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to instagram or Ravelry   Monica: Three recipes: tomato salami with mint, sesame-cured broccoli, upside down plum polenta cake, zucchini with mint and garlic, corn salad with tomatoes avocado and lime cilantro dressing Favorite Recipes from Melissa Clark's Kitchen  Local fav: It's it sundae Something to make you laugh: 84, Charing Cross Lane   Cortney: Shared the Choc. Mousse recipe Read a Laugh with Nothing to See Here. Tried new-to-me flavor: sardines! Vacation read: We are the Brennans Read something “everyone” has already read: The Midnight Library Borrowed The Arsonist from a vacation bookshelf.

In the first episode of Ruff Around The Edges I talk to Kate Oates about her Australian Shepherd Vader.It seems only right she be the first to be featured on the show as she inspired the name.We talk about all the small things that in combination led to his reactivity, and about the the stress she felt when she got a warning from the municipality threatening her with a $2000 fine if Vader wouldn't stop barking.We discuss how we each deal with “my dog is friendly” people and what feelings these people invoke, how she got around to telling people “my dog bites” in order to keep them at bay, and what finally led her to not only try force free training but to become a force free trainer herself.You can find Kate at:http://coolcanines.com.au/index.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/CoolCaninesAnd you can see what she and Vader look like in the show notes:http://www.vanoverbeekfotografie.com/2021/02/ruff-around-the-edges-with-kate-oates-vader/The FREE mindset-mini course "THINK Your Way to a Better Relationship With Your Dog" is available here:https://kajsavanoverbeek.com/think-mini-course/

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 200 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes including photos can be found on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/200  This week’s segments included: On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Crochet Lion Amigurumi Pattern: Crochet Lion Amigurumi by Melanie Willis available on Ravelry & Etsy Hook: C: 2.75 mm Yarn:  Knit Picks Brava Sport (lost ball band- yellow), Vanna’s Choice (tweedy oatmeal). Ravelry Project Page Christmas with the Gilmores Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres in the Christmas with the Gilmores Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page  Vampire Vibes Socks (Ravelry Link) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vampires Vibes colorway. Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Sock (heels) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Dan’s New Year’s Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Goosey Fibers Squish DK Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cast on 52 sts. Thank you past Jen for that note in the project bag.  Scrappy Sparkly Halloween Socks- Ravelry Project Page Link Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Some scraps. Some Knitty & Color minis  Ursa Ravelry Project Page Pattern: Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak Needle: US 11 (8.0 mm) Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in the Juju Fruit Colorway  Super Bulky Chevron Blanket Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon  Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in various colors Hook: 12 mm Ravelry Project Page Direct Link to Pattern on Designer’s website Wound Up Fiber Arts 3 Ply Spin Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corriedale, 100 grams. Colorway 1: Prim (finished 1/12). Colorway 2: Fall Vibes  Ravelry Project Page Brainstorming Hayven Sweater by Kate Oates. Ravelry Pattern Page. Also Available on Kate’s website. I’d like to make a garland (or two) for new white wall in my craft room. Craving to knit/design a new hat! Slouchy style to wear with curls. I wear my Thumper Hatconstantly.  Crafty Adventures I’m still working on my studio set up after painting a wall and re-arranging furniture. I hung up some handmade prints on an unused part of the chalkboard wall. Knitting in Passing I recently did a crafty chat on Zoom with Riley. Check out the video on my YouTube Channel.  KAL News Quarterly Quests for 2020 are Complete! Quarter 4: October 1- December 31, 2020: Slay The Stash. Thank you Quarter 4 Sponsors: APLCrafts, AdoreKnit, Jennifer Lassonde Designs- Ravelry Link/LoveCrafts Link. Tune to hear if you’re a winner. Pigskin Party ’20 Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread  on Ravelry or on my website.  Important Links: Rules– see what’s new and exciting this year.  Sign up Form– get your name on the Roster! Points Tally Form– earned some points? Get credit! Support Request Form– mixed up something when entering points. Let us know. Scoreboard List of Pigskin ‘20 Sponsors Pro Shop Sponsors Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Prize Thread Questions Thread End Zone Dance– come celebrate each other’s finished projects (this is not where you enter your FOs for points in the 2020 season. See Rules for details) December Interception Winner Announced! Along with December Participation Winners! Check out the January Interception: Stash Hat Scrimmage Hosted by Knitters Brewing Company. Check out the Ravelry Thread or this page on my website. Contest, News & Notes Abington Mitts will be ready for test knitting soon! Get in touch if you’re interested. Life in Focus Check out this YouTube Video on my channel for a review of how I review the past year and plan for the next. Worksheets and printables are available in case you want to do this too! Tune in for an overview on my 2020 review and Goals for 2021. 2021 Word of the Year: Delight Primary Goals: 3 strength/circuit/barre/yoga workouts per week (tracked in Fitbit app) 8 designs published Make & assess goals every month in 2021 21 for 2021 List Go to the MFA Take at least 1 trip with Dan (weekend or longer) outside MA Complete 10 pages/stories for my December Daily Album Complete Book 2 for 2018 Photo Book Finish Covid 19 scrapbook Go Skiing Knit a garment out of handspun Kayak at 1 new place Spent at least 1 weekend with Laura (in NY or MA) Hit 1,000 YouTube Followers Participate in the Fiberuary Challenge on Instagram Read/listen to 10 books Take at least 12 baths End the year with $5k more in savings($33k)  Take a trip with Mom Take at least 1 knitting/crochet/spinning class Go Apple Picking Do something spontaneous and delightful Carry over from 2020 Submit a pattern to at least 1 publication  Go camping  Do 1 in-store class or event at a local yarn shop (scheduled- didn’t happen) Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear my answers to questions asked on Instagram. Boehmela asked about my knitting/crocheting plans for 2021. Some preliminary thoughts: Knit with handspun Spin more (not sure what that means) brioche project garland for my room.  finish my mystery gnome do another advent swap  colorwork sweater for me. sweater with my Rhinebeck 2019 yarn.  elisa.knits: Why don’t you knit blankets? Bottom line: They take too long, get heavy and hurt my hands/arms. mfcKnits- Quarantine Workout Routines I aim to do live workouts online through my gym: Monday 6:15a ab class. Wednesday 6:15a Circuit, Thursday 12:15 upper body, Friday 6:15a tabata. In an ideal week I do all 4 but when that’s not possible, sometimes I watch one I wanted to attend live on replay or watch something on YouTube: Yoga with Adriene on YouTube. A couple of my favorites: Detox Yoga & Full Body Flow Fitness Blender on YouTube has some great options, as does Syndey Cummings YouTube Channel. In the morning or on the weekends I enjoy hiking alone or with friends. My thoughts: start small and make it really achieveable. When possible, find something you enjoy or if you don’t enjoy it, pair your workout with music/podcast you like. Rplatt- asked about my Evernote usage. I am planning to create a YouTube video for this. ecbThorman wanted to know my fav winter recipe. Truth I’m not really a recipe personal. Lately my go-to comfort food has been adding veggies to Trader Joes Poblano Corn Chowder.  On a Happy Note January 6th, started with beautiful snowy walk, looking at the pink sky. Listening to updates about the Georgia Democrats winning two Senate seats. The day devolved into riots and violence but I’m glad I had that slow, beautiful start to my day. Zoom chat with Melissa. Tip: Get together with a friend on Zoom where you don’t have to sit and just talk. Multi-tasking can make a Zoom call even more low-key and fun. Seeing goats on my neighborhood walk! Dan organized some of the unfinished side of our cellar adding a light and extended cork flooring there. Trees cut down. It’s a relief to know they won’t fall on the house. Every time I take a walk and re-enter, it smells like a Christmas tree lot. Making me insanely happy.  Hiking with Megg, Oisin and Hattie! Quote of the Week Author and speaker Jim Rohn on the best response to the disappointments of life:  “Let’s face it … people and events are going to continue to both hurt and disappoint you. Among the people will be those you most love, as well as those you least know. Seldom is it their intent to purposely hurt you, but rather, a variety of situations mostly beyond your control will cause them to act, speak, or think in ways which can have an adverse effect upon you, your present feelings and emotions, and the way your life upholds. It has been this way through six thousand years of recorded history, and your hurt or grief is not the first time a human has been deeply hurt by the inappropriate actions of another.  The only way to avoid being touched by life––the good as well as the bad––is to withdraw from society, and even then you will disappoint yourself, and your imagining about what is going on out there will haunt you and hurt you. Knowing this, there is but one solution that will support you when people and events hurt you, and that is to learn to work harder on your personal growth than anything else. Since you cannot control the weather, or the traffic, or the one you love, or your neighbors, or your boss, then you must learn to control you … the one whose response to the difficulties of life really counts.” Thanks for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

It's been a while since we've profiled a current character, but this week it's Daniel Osbourne's time in the spotlight. After making a few appearances as a young boy in the 90s and 2000s, Daniel returned in 2016 as part of producer Kate Oates' drive to reinvigorate the Barlow family, and she certainly succeeded! We run down everything that Daniel's been up to in the past four years, with plenty of praise for who we believe is one of the show's strongest actors at the moment, Rob Mallard.

The domestic abuse story in EastEnders comes to a tragic end tonight. Chantelle is killed by her husband, Gray. We speak to the Head of Continuing Drama at BBC Studios, Kate Oates, and Sarah Davidge from Woman’s Aid, about how the storyline reflects the sharp rise in domestic violence during lockdown. Are you happy being naked in front of your children? Or does it make you feel uncomfortable? We talk to the illustrator Rosie Haine who’s created a children’s book called “It Isn’t Rude to be Nude”. It's full of naked bodies of all shapes and sizes. We also hear from psychologist Dr Keon West from Goldsmiths in London whose research suggests nudity might help with body image and self-esteem. A new film called Rocks focuses on a teenage schoolgirl and her group of loyal friends. One day Rocks' mother leaves and she’s left to care for herself and her seven year old brother. The story was developed in workshops with teenage girls and the cast is largely made up of non-professional actors. The film has received rave reviews on the international festival circuit. Two of the lead characters Bukky Bakray and Kosar Ali plus the director, Sarah Gavron, talk to us about the film and what it says about empowerment, banter and female friendship. The sale of wool has recently gone up but behind the scenes it's not all rosy. Since the pandemic hit, the price farmers get for their fleeces has dropped by nearly 50%, with some saying the situation's so bad they actually lose money when selling it. We talk to knitting designer and wool producer, Susan Crawford and to Minette Batters, the President of the National Union of Farmers.

On our latest podcast, we break down our thoughts on the excellent episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 27th April and the 1st May (Episodes #10,054 - 10,056). This week, Iain MacLeod finally found the memo that Kate Oates left him when he took over as producer: if you want people talking about Corrie, sometimes you've just got to go dark. For us, this week's episodes, in which we saw the climax of Yasmeen's long-running torment at the hands of evil Geoff, were some of the most adrenaline-inducing we've watched in a good long while, with a level of intensity not seen since the height of the Pat Phelan drama. Hats of to Shelley King, Ian Bartholomew and everyone behind the scenes for putting together some truly terrific telly. Oh yeah, and some stuff happened with Asha, Gary and Ken too. Not a whole lot in the way of news this week, but we cobble together a few headlines into a brief Kabin segment next, and we finish off the podcast with some listener feedback, including some of your immediate reactions to Friday's climactic cliffanger. Street Talk - 00:10:15The Kabin - 01:55:05Feedback - 02:02:23

On our latest podcast, we have a good old natter about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 20th and the 24th January. Love it or hate it (and if you know us, you'll have a good idea what side we're on!), the Jade story took centre stage this week, in scenes that featured a runaway child, a vicious chopping board attack, and incredible jumps of logic (Paradise Lost = Hope's in the loft, anyone?) - this one certainly feels like it's building to a big climax! Also this week, the welcome return of Charlie, Tim's Vegas wife, and the genius move to have her working alongside Jenny in the Rovers; plus we say goodbye for now to Bernie, Shona and Max. Up next on the podcast, our third and final part of the review of the decade, focusing on Kate Oates' controversial era at the show's helm. That's followed by a discussion of Corrie reportedly allowing its stars to endorse products on social media in The Kabin, and we round things off with a few listener emails in the feedback section. Street Talk - 00:10:00 Feature Discussion - A Decade In Review Part 3: 2016-2018 - 02:04:25 The Kabin - 03:13:51 Feedback - 03:23:06

"Sheanu Oates" • This BSP: We talk Corrie truth and lies, Emmerdale's pending demise, Kate Oates departure and arrival & Sheanu setting Eastenders on fire

"Six Months Later" • This BSP: We're slow walking the last few months of Kate Oates' Corrie, consenting to the quality of Eastenders story, and loving the direction Nu Emmerdale is taking

Welcome to Eastenders Weekly, the weekly podcast all about Eastenders. This week we discuss episodes of Eastenders from 22nd to 26th October. Welcome to another round up of the week in Walford! Why not start with Sharon and Keanu who are not very good at keeping themselves very secret and it is slowly becoming a problem.  Is it time for Sharon to hang up her black nightie? An interview with Kate Oates came out earlier in this week and we discuss what it all could mean in this weeks feature; ”Walford Gazette”.  What do you think?...Contact us on Twitter @eastendersweek - Instagram @eastendersweeklypodcast - E-mail eastendersweekly@gmail.com We have launched our BRAND NEW MERCH STORE! Please check out our Original ‘Queen Vic Bust’ design available on everything you can think of! Start shopping > https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/eastendersweeklypodcast Carmel feels like she is banging her head against a brick wall, and can’t seem to find a solution.  Has she finally got everyone’s attention now? Dot feels like she knows best when it comes to the health of Dr. Legg, but making memories could be just the tonic the Doctor and Dot require! A little warning this week for Ben’s Game - “Slater Family Values”.  Alex makes quite the mess of it all… Enjoy! Finally we follow Hayley through her final weeks of pregnancy, has she decided her future plans? We end like every week with our “Poll of the Week” results - did you vote and if not why not!? Find it every Monday when EastEnders is broadcast in the UK (8:00pm GMT) on our Twitter @eastendersweek. Twitter @eastendersweek - Instagram @eastendersweeklypodcast - E-mail eastendersweekly@gmail.com We have received lots of great messages and we try to reply to them all and read out your tweets or messages on our podcast… So please keep them coming! We LIVE TWEET every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday when EastEnders is broadcast in the UK. Please leave a review on iTunes... Subscribe, Follow and Share… and for all things ‘Enders visit: https://eastendersweekly.podbean.com/ Huge Thanks to https://soundcloud.com/kelly-taylor-25 for our Podcast Theme TIME STAMPS (Don’t skip too much, you might miss something you’ll like!) 00:00:00 - Hello and Welcome to your weekly round up from The Square! 00:01:48 - Keanu Knows Best 00:21:11 - “Walford Gazette” - The Sun Online Interview with Kate Oates 00:42:21 - Carmel’s Poster Child 00:52:00 - Dot Can’t Handle the Truth! 01:01:48 - Game “Slater Family Values” 01:06:31 - Hayley’s Home Truths 01:20:47 - Results from our ‘Poll of the Week’ and this week’s ‘Duff Duff’!

Welcome to Eastenders Weekly, the weekly podcast all about Eastenders. This week we discuss episodes of Eastenders from 22nd to 26th October. Welcome to another round up of the week in Walford! Why not start with Sharon and Keanu who are not very good at keeping themselves very secret and it is slowly becoming a problem.  Is it time for Sharon to hang up her black nightie? An interview with Kate Oates came out earlier in this week and we discuss what it all could mean in this weeks feature; ”Walford Gazette”.  What do you think?...Contact us on Twitter @eastendersweek - Instagram @eastendersweeklypodcast - E-mail eastendersweekly@gmail.com We have launched our BRAND NEW MERCH STORE! Please check out our Original ‘Queen Vic Bust' design available on everything you can think of! Start shopping > https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/eastendersweeklypodcast Carmel feels like she is banging her head against a brick wall, and can't seem to find a solution.  Has she finally got everyone's attention now? Dot feels like she knows best when it comes to the health of Dr. Legg, but making memories could be just the tonic the Doctor and Dot require! A little warning this week for Ben's Game - “Slater Family Values”.  Alex makes quite the mess of it all… Enjoy! Finally we follow Hayley through her final weeks of pregnancy, has she decided her future plans? We end like every week with our “Poll of the Week” results - did you vote and if not why not!? Find it every Monday when EastEnders is broadcast in the UK (8:00pm GMT) on our Twitter @eastendersweek. Twitter @eastendersweek - Instagram @eastendersweeklypodcast - E-mail eastendersweekly@gmail.com We have received lots of great messages and we try to reply to them all and read out your tweets or messages on our podcast… So please keep them coming! We LIVE TWEET every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday when EastEnders is broadcast in the UK. Please leave a review on iTunes... Subscribe, Follow and Share… and for all things ‘Enders visit: https://eastendersweekly.podbean.com/ Huge Thanks to https://soundcloud.com/kelly-taylor-25 for our Podcast Theme TIME STAMPS (Don't skip too much, you might miss something you'll like!) 00:00:00 - Hello and Welcome to your weekly round up from The Square! 00:01:48 - Keanu Knows Best 00:21:11 - “Walford Gazette” - The Sun Online Interview with Kate Oates 00:42:21 - Carmel's Poster Child 00:52:00 - Dot Can't Handle the Truth! 01:01:48 - Game “Slater Family Values” 01:06:31 - Hayley's Home Truths 01:20:47 - Results from our ‘Poll of the Week' and this week's ‘Duff Duff'!

Our latest podcast covers the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK betweeen the 17th and the 21st September. There's double trouble for Imran this week after Toyah and Leanne discover they've both been getting into the brief's briefs. Meanwhile, Evelyn causes trouble at the Rovers quiz, Sal gets put in a cell and a suspicious Trace is on Hannah's case. After Street Talk, we've got part two of our look back on Kate Oates' time at the top on Corrie, where we take a change of pace from all of last week's positivity and have a good old moan about some of the less successful elements brought in by the departing producer. With it being a bit of a slow news week, we give the usual Kabin section a miss, and finish things off with some listener feedback, included a a first-time voice message from a long-time, like-minded listener. Street Talk - 00:10:53 Kate Oates Retrospective: Part 2 - 02:00:27 Feedback - 03:01:06

On our latest podcast, we discuss the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 10th and the 14th September. Ever since the rumours of Jim returning to the show with a grown-up dead baby Katie in tow first hit the Internet, many Corrie fans have been insensed about the prospect of such a grubby rewriting of one of the McDonalds' finest early moments. This week, we finally got to see it begin to play out on screen, and despite it turning out to be more of a con than a retcon, it seems that for many viewers, the story's still not exactly going down well. This episode, we weigh in with our thoughts on this, as well as our impressions of Evelyn Plummer, the Battersbeeb love triangle, Ryan and Ali's jolly caperings, and the downright bizarre football app story. After Street Talk, we have the first part of our Kate Oates retrospective, where we focus on what we see as the positive aspects of her tenure as producer. From our favourite characters and storylines to her hallmarks such as keeping certain big twists hidden before broadcast, we reminise about everything great about Kate. In The Kabin, we celebrate Ryan Thomas winning Celebrity Big Brother and Corrie's victory at the TV Choice Awards, then we round off the show with some feedback. Street Talk - 00:5:34 Kate Oates Retrospective: Part 1 - 01:49:37 The Kabin - 02:55:03 Feedback - 03:01:55

On our latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street broadcast in the UK between the 3rd and the 7th September. Now, we don't know whether it was our reaction to the shocking revelation about Tyrone's parentage, our debate about whether Josh should be redeemed, or just Gemma's alcohol-fuelled ramblings after downing a drink for every ticked off square on our Jim McDonald bingo card, but it turned into a bit of a bumper length Street Talk section this week, meaning our planned Kate Oates retrospective has had to be pushed back to a later date - but it's definitely coming soon! In The Kabin, we share our reactions to the Corrie DNA Secrets show from Wednesday night, then following Sophie's latest love interest, tackle the question of age gaps between partners in the listener feedback section. Street Talk - 00:09:19 The Kabin - 02:07:42 Feedback - 02:39:08

Welcome to Eastenders Weekly, the only weekly podcast all about Eastenders. This week we discuss episodes of Eastenders from 6th to 10th of August. This week we follow Keanu on his training to become an honourary Mitchell against the gang upsetting Dennis, Phil takes charge as top dog when a fight breaks out. Billy plans for Honey to move in with him and Jay, Rainie starts up an unusual friendship with Honey. We discuss the news that Kate Oates is joining the show as new Executive Producer. We find some happiness in the news that Halfway and Whitney are back together, but how long can we expect happiness to stay on The Square? We try and guess who Stuart will play another game of Torturer with next. We play a game of “Jack Brannings Witness Protection”. Talk about the ever growing guilt Hayley is feeling towards carrying the baby of Kat's Husband and round off the episode with the results of our Poll of the Week. To get 15% off your very own Sudio Headphones, use the offer code "WEEKLY" at www.sudio.com Time Stamps 00:01:46 - Keanu, a Mitchell in training 00:27:42 - Honey and Rainie strike a friendship 00:42:40 - Walford Gazette - Kate Oates Executive Producer 00:59:53 - Halfway makes a U-Turn on Stuart 01:14:59 -  GAME “Jack Branning Witness Protection” 01:17:45 - Hayley gives Kat a helping hand 01:23:16 - Poll of the week results, Outro and Duff Duff Podcast theme by https://soundcloud.com/kelly-taylor-25 Don't forget... Please leave a review on iTunes, Subscribe and follow us Twitter:@eastendersweek - Instagram @eastendersweeklypodcast - E-Mail eastendersweekly@gmail.com and find all things Eastenders at https://eastendersweekly.podbean.com/

Welcome to Eastenders Weekly, the only weekly podcast all about Eastenders. This week we discuss episodes of Eastenders from 6th to 10th of August. This week we follow Keanu on his training to become an honourary Mitchell against the gang upsetting Dennis, Phil takes charge as top dog when a fight breaks out. Billy plans for Honey to move in with him and Jay, Rainie starts up an unusual friendship with Honey. We discuss the news that Kate Oates is joining the show as new Executive Producer. We find some happiness in the news that Halfway and Whitney are back together, but how long can we expect happiness to stay on The Square? We try and guess who Stuart will play another game of Torturer with next. We play a game of “Jack Brannings Witness Protection”. Talk about the ever growing guilt Hayley is feeling towards carrying the baby of Kat’s Husband and round off the episode with the results of our Poll of the Week. To get 15% off your very own Sudio Headphones, use the offer code "WEEKLY" at www.sudio.com Time Stamps 00:01:46 - Keanu, a Mitchell in training 00:27:42 - Honey and Rainie strike a friendship 00:42:40 - Walford Gazette - Kate Oates Executive Producer 00:59:53 - Halfway makes a U-Turn on Stuart 01:14:59 -  GAME “Jack Branning Witness Protection” 01:17:45 - Hayley gives Kat a helping hand 01:23:16 - Poll of the week results, Outro and Duff Duff Podcast theme by https://soundcloud.com/kelly-taylor-25 Don't forget... Please leave a review on iTunes, Subscribe and follow us Twitter:@eastendersweek - Instagram @eastendersweeklypodcast - E-Mail eastendersweekly@gmail.com and find all things Eastenders at https://eastendersweekly.podbean.com/

On our latest podcast, we have a good old chat about the episodes of Corrie broadcast in the UK between the 25th and the 29th June. It was one of those weeks that had a load of interweaving storylines, what with Simon getting up to no good in both the Rovers and Flora story, and Steve and Tracy's relationship connecting up with both Daniel and Abi's stuff. That does make Street Talk a bit of a minefield, but we manage to make it through to the other side in a relatively organised fashion at least. That's followed by our annual 'Let's see how Corrie's done in the first half of the year' discussion, where we weigh up the highs and lows of Kate Oates' final few months as producer. In the Kabin, there's congratulations in order for new mum Helen Flanagan, and we share who has and hasn't made it onto the shortlist of the TV Choice Awards (no Connor, Charlie or Sally? They wuz robbed!). We finish off the episode with some of your emails, tweets, Facebook posts and a quick voicemail response to one of last week's messages in our feedback section. Street Talk: 00:09:29 2018 So Far In Review: 01:41:05 The Kabin: 02:33:57 Feedback: 02:53:11

In our latest episode of the podcast, we talk about the events on the cobbles between the 7th and the 11th May in the UK. Well, Kate Oates has said one of her aims with Aidan's suicide storyline was to get people to talk about the issue, and by 'eck, did it work on us! After kicking things off with the usual Corrie history quiz, we go on to spend nearly three hours dissecting what has been one of the show's most important weeks ever. The incredible performances, the important messages, the masterful direction, the perfectly interweaving storylines... This is a week of Corrie that's affected so many people, and we just hope we've done it justice with our critique. After Street Talk, we take a very brief break from discussing the week's episodes to see what's been going on in the news, then we're back to Aidan again for the feedback section, where we read out, and listen to, some of our listeners' thoughts on the week. Street Talk - 00:06:42 The Kabin - 02:49:49 Feedback - 02:51:41

In a BBC national poll Benjamin Zephaniah was voted the nation's third favourite poet of all times, after TS Eliot and John Donne, and the only living one in the top ten. Aged 60, the award winning playwright, novelist, activist and musician has published a memoir, The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah. He talks to John Wilson. Coronation Street has just revealed that the character, Aidan Connor, will take his own life next week. Over the years soaps generally have not shied away from dealing with such controversial issues but do they always get it right when including them? Kate Oates, the producer of Coronation Street, and Emma Bullimore, the television and film critic, discuss this type of storyline.The award- winning American stand-up comedian and actress Amy Schumer stars in a new film called "I Feel Pretty". Film and TV critic, Emma Bullimore, discusses the film and the appeal of Amy Schumer.A lost novel by Romanian author Mircea Eliade was rediscovered in an attic and has just been published in English for the first time. Susan Curtis-Kojaković, the director of Istros Books who are publishing the novel, joins John to talk about its significance.

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 23rd and the 27th April. This week, an addiction-free and strangely tanned Billy returns to the Street, Kate's insecurities over Rana and Zeedan's lingering frienship intensify, and David has nookie with the salon rookie. Meanwhile, Jude and Toyah both continue their bizarre deceptions to their significant others, and is that a potential love triangle we spot between Yasmeen, Audrey and Geoff? After Street Talk, we move straight onto The Kabin as there's huge news this week: Kate Oates has announced she's leaving as producer! We share our initial reactions, discuss what we might expect from a Coronation Street helmed by Iain MacLeod, and read some of our listeners' thoughts about this surprising turn of events. That's followed by a feedback segment where, among other topics, we discuss the possibility of Corrie introducing a character with a tic disorder. We end the show with a quick bit of Kabin Extra all about a certain popular character who'll be returning to the cobbles later this year. Street Talk - 00:10:30 The Kabin - 01:34:34 Feedback - 02:18:30 Kabin Extra - 02:45:30

The end of another year is here, and with it comes the sixth edition of the Conversation Street Awards! In this show, we look over who's made the biggest impression on us, the hosts, and you, the listeners, over the course of 201. Who's been the Top Lad and Lass? Which character will win our first ever Right Laff Award? Which story will be crowned That's Champion? Tune in to find out! Following the awards, we run down some of our other highlights of the year, consider how the switch to six episodes a week has turned out, and rate Kate Oates' first full year as producer. After that, it's prediction time! After running down how many we got right last year (here's a hint: not many!), we do our best Hilda impressions and see what the tea leaves have got to say about 2018.

On the latest podcast, we chat about the episodes of Corrie shown in the UK between the 10th and the 15th September. Another excellent week on the cobbles this week, with Andy's near escape proving to be a particular highlight for us. Looking around online, though, it seems like there are a lot of viewers who this didn't go down well with, so we do our best to justify our love of this (admittedly somewhat far-fetched) story! Then, of course, we have all the build up to the big double wedding next week. Eva's back and ramping up the revenge on the Connors, and there's tragedy for Rita as she collapses during the hen do. Also this week, we learn about Seb's home life, and Yasmeen becomes so desperate for a bit more screen time that she takes a leaf out of Phelan's book and becomes a hostage taker. After Street Talk, we do a quick character profile of Erica - it's about time we got round to it! - then find out what Kate Oates has got to say about the new set expansion in the news section. Finally, we received so may emails this week that Gemma had to bust out her professional editing skillz to stop the feedback segment from lasting quite so long, but if you stay to right to the very end of the podcast, we do have a very short bit of bonus material - you'll have to wait and see for yourselves what it is, but it sure made us laugh!

On our latest podcast, we run through the episodes of Coronation Street shown in the UK between the 10th and the 14th July. We may all be in denial about it, but it's the end of an era this week as Liz and Steve sign the Rovers over to new owners Peter and Toyah. Kate Oates had better have some good stories up her sleeves for this one otherwise we're starting a protest group to get the McDonalds back behind the bar where they belong! Also on Corrie this week, Neil starts to lose his cool after Bethany finally reveals the truth to Craig about his involvement in Nathan's sex ring, and Erica books a hotel room for a night of saucy fun with Kevin - will he give into temptation? After Street Talk, we do a quick character profile of Aidan Connor, before sharing our thoughts about the rumours of Joanna Lumley wanting a return to the cobbles in The Kabin. We then round things off with some more listener feedback.

    Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits  Ripken by Melanie Berg   Here's a tutorial for the Crochet Hook Provisional Cast-On   Knits in Rehearsal   Vanilla Socks     Knitting News, Notes and Events   World Wide Knit in Public Day June 10, 2017   March Mowry Madness #MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017.     The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Exciting News! Watch my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from Suburban Stitcher and ChileKnitz!   Below is the painting that Connie is using for the color way inspiration.     Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017       Knitting Talkback: Athleisure    Parody Video: Active Wear   Knitting Industry Blog    I was inspired by a recent issue of Knit Wear Magazine to delve into the topic of Athleisure in hand knits.   Interweave Blog: What's the Deal with Athleisure   The patterns I featured in this episode:   Marblehead Poncho by  Lana Jois   Rockport Vest by Allison Jane   Sturbridge Pullovery by Pam Allen   Dartmouth Pullover by Brandy Velten   Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Mae by Andrea Mowry    Kingston Tunic by Andrea Mowry   Sidewalk Sweater by Kate Oates   Ouisa by Christina Ghirlanda   Chloe Cardigan by Jo Storie   Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki    Listener Contribution: Cooldown by Alicia Plummer   I would love to hear your ideas for altheisure patterns in knitting! Go on over to the Ravelry group to tell us all about it.     Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it   Love: Handwriting Tutorials   Leave: I hate 4th quarter!   Other News and Notes Running News I officially started training for marathon #2, The Chicago Marathon is October 8th, 2017.   I have been inspired to start doing a bullet journal for my running. Check out this post from Runner's World about using a bullet journal for running and other health tracking.   Some pics of my bullet journal are on my Instagram feed.   Books Finished Reading:      Finished Listening:    Currently Reading:     Currently Listening:   

Recorded on February 8, 2017 Book Talk starts at: 32:03 The 2017 Sweater KAL is over!  The Winners are announced at the end of the podcast. Get ready for our next Knit-along!  We will be hosting a Colorwork KAL starting on March 1, and ending on May 1, 2017.  Chat it up and make plans in our Colorwork KAL Chatter Thread.  Browse our Colorwork Bundle for inspiration.  Knit anything with colorwork - that means intarsia, stranded colorwork, stripes, brioch, double knitting, or slipped stitches.  We encourage you to challenge yourself.  Pick a project larger than a mug cozy and you're good to go!   The Chicks will be at Stitches West 2017  - February 23-26, 2017 at the  Santa Clara Convention Center/Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, CA.  We will be having our regular meet-up in the Hyatt bar on Saturday afternoon - come see us!  Also, check out the booths (and consider knitting or crocheting projects) for two of our favorite knitting charities: the Mother Bear Project will be at booth 704, and Knitted Knockers will be at in Booth 745.  Also, Halos of Hope will be in Booths 7545 & 1003. NAMASTE BAG GIVEAWAY:  We have 2 Namaste Bags to give away!  The first one (the larger one above) is the Harlow Bag, donated by Barb.  The second one is the Poppins Bag (the smaller one below), donated by Stella650.  They are both gently used...but in truth, they look brand new!  Namaste is no longer in business, so if you always wanted a Namaste bag, now is your chance. Go to our Ravelry Group and look for the Namaste Bag Giveaway and follow the prompt.  You must be a member of the group to win. Contest ends on March 15th. KNITTING Tracie has finished: * Pussyhat for her brother-in-law, using the Stashbusting Helix Hat pattern by Jessica Rose * forest park cowl by Liz Abinante (free) in Noro Cash Aroha colorway 100 * A set of C-cup Knitted Knockers, using Cascade Ultra-Pima in the Sage Colorway   Barb has finished: * a KitKat Hat by Andre Sue Knits, using Big Twist in a light raspberry colorway. * Ex Boyfriends by Jennifer Beever using a Caron Cake in the Funfetti colorway Tracie has cast-on: * Another Pussycat in Plymouth Toybox Collection Rainbow * School's Out child's cardigan by Katya Frankel in Shaggy Bear Farms merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk * Kallisti Cowl by Hillary Smith Callis in Caron Cake int the Blueberry Kiwi colorway Tracie is continuing to work on: *Vanilla Socks in ONline Supersocke 100 Living Color * Joey Sweater by Kate Oates, using Cascade Hollywood in the Walnut colorway Barb has cast-on: * Knotted Rib hat by Cheryl Beckerich, using Vanna's Choice in the Cranberry colorway * Levitate Poncho by Yvonne Poon, using Noro Kureopatora in the 2015 colorway Barb is still working on: * Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway * Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher * Endless Spring Cardigan by Anna Rauf using GnomeAcres Sparkle Gnome in the Wuv Twue Wuv colorway * Sabine Cardigan by Coco Knits, using Indigodragonfly Merino Single Lace in the 20,000 Lawyers Under the Sea BOOKS Tracie has finished: * The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell * Temple Secrets by Susan Gabriel Barb has finished: * Pioneer Doctor: The Story of a Woman’s Work by Mari Grana * 6oo Hours of Edward by Craig Lancaster *  The Sleeper by Emily Barr *  Bitterweet by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore   Tracie is currently reading: * The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood * The Hypnotist's Love Story Barb is currently reading: * The Last One: A Novel by Alexandra Oliva * Commonwealth by Ann Patchett Barb recommends the Book Cougars Podcast!

Recorded on January 25, 2017 Book Talk starts at: 39:45 Qur annual Sweater KAL is drawing to a close - the FOs thread will be locked at the end of the day on January 31!  Each entry must be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover. We will draw for the winners of our prize packages at the end of our next episdoe.   Gadgets We Love: Knitter’s Pride Knit Blockers Lilly Brush for depilling sweaters The Sock Ruler   The Chicks will be at Stitches West 2017  - February 23-26, 2017 at the  Santa Clara Convention Center/Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, CA.  We will be having our regular meet-up in the Hyatt bar on Saturday afternoon - come see us!  Also, check out the booths (and consider knitting or crocheting projects) for two of our favorite knitting charities: the Mother Bear Project will be at booth 704, and Knitted Knockers will be at in Booth 745.   Barb’s FOs  Project Peace cowl by Christina Campbell, using Madelinetosh Dandelion in the Magic colorway Antler Cardigan by TinCan Knits using Cloudborn Wool Worsted Twist in the Natural colorway Vanilla Socks using Gale’s Art Double Secret Sock Blank in the Rockstar Rainbow colorway Rikke Hat by Sarah Young using CatTail Knits Nugget’s Girlfriend DK in the Sexy colorway Tilbury Mitts by Chrissy Graham using Alpenglow Bollistic Tweed in the Bruised Grapes colorway Boreal Forest Cowl by Renee Callahan, using Malabrigo Rios in the Teal Feather and Sand Bank colorways, and Cascade 220 in the natural colorway Adorable Kids’ Fingerless Mitts by Wei S. Leong, using leftover Gale’s Art Double Secret Sock Blank in the Rockstar Rainbow colorway   Tracie’s FOs: 3 Pussyhats, using the Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose for #5 and #7.  And a regular one with a rolled brim in Plymouth Toybox Collection Rainbow Vanilla socks in Duren Dyeworks Awesome Sock   Barb has cast on: Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher Kitkat Hat by AndreSue Knits Endless Spring Cardigan by Anna Rauf using GnomeAcres Sparkle Gnome in the Wuv Twue Wuv colorway Sabine Cardigan by Coco Knits, using Indigodragonfly Merino Single Lace in the 20,000 Lawyers Under the Sea   And she continues to work on: Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway Ex Boyfriends by Jennifer Beever using a Caron Cake in the Funfetti colorway   Tracie has cast on: Pussyhat for my brother-in-law Vanilla Socks in ONline Supersocke 100 Living Color   Working On: Joey Sweater by Kate Oates, using Cascade Hollywood in the Walnut colorway forest park cowl by Liz Abinante (free) in Noro Cash Aroha colorway 100 Terribly Simple shawl by Caitlin ffrench, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Cosmos colorway   Barb has finished: What Was Mine by Helen Klein Ross The Other Queen by Phillipa Gregory Hillbilly Elegy:  A Memoir of a Family and a Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony by Jeff Ashton The Bullet by Mary Louise Kelly   Tracie has finished: The Girl With all the Gifts by M.R. Carey Act of Violence by Margaret Yorke Not My Father’s Son by Alan Cumming There Was An Old Woman by Hallie Ephron   Barb is reading: Pioneer Doctor: The Story of a Woman’s Work by Mari Grana 6oo Hours of Edward by Craig Lancaster   Tracie is reading: The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell Temple Secrets by Susan Gabriel    

Recorded on January 8, 2017   Book Talk starts at: 21:20   Fall is long gone, but our annual Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 31!  All entries to our FOs thread will need to be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover.  Be sure to check out the Bundles of pattern suggestions.  You still have time!   The Chicks will be at Stitches West 2017  - February 23-26, 2017 at the  Santa Clara Convention Center/Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, CA.  We will be having our regular meet-up in the Hyatt bar on Saturday afternoon - come see us! KNITTING Barb's FOs: *One Pussycat, using Joann Fabrics Big Twist *Project Peace Cowl by Christina Campbell, using Madelinetosh Dandelion in the magic colorway Tracie’s FOs: *Sprig Cloche by Alana Dakos in Cascade 220 Sport Superwash *4 Pussycats, in Plymouth Encore, Red Heart, Cascade 220 Superwash *Quick and Easy Slouchy Hat by Jessica Gutoski, in Lion Brand Thick and Quick in a green colorway *Instant Raspberry Hat by Tara Bogh, using Bernat Softee Chunky in hot pink   Barb continues to work on: *Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi *Antler Cardigan by TinCan Knits using Cloudborn Wool Worsted Twist in the Natural colorway Vanilla Socks using Gale's Art Double Secret Sock Blank in the Rockstar Rainbow colorway Barb has cast-on: *Ex Boyfriends shawl/scarf, using Caron Cakes in the Funfetti colorway *Boreal Forest Cowl by Renee Callahan, using Cascade 220 in the natural colorway, Malabrigo Yarn Ríos in the Teal Feather and Sand Bank colorwaysm, and Cascade 220 Superwash in a pale pink colorway *Mother Bear #201 Tracie continues to work on: *forest park cowl by Liz Abinante (free) in Noro Cash Aroha colorway 100 *A pair of Vanilla socks in Duren Dyeworks Awesome Sock *Terribly Simple shawl by Caitlin ffrench, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Cosmos colorway   Tracie has frogged: *Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in KnitPicks Full Circle Worsted in the Passion colorway and *Sylvia Cardigan by Meghan Jones in Cascade Hollywood in the Walnut colorway   Tracie has cast on: *Joey Sweater by Kate Oates, using Cascade Hollywood in the Walnut colorway BOOKS     Barb and Tracie have both finished Find Her by Lisa Gardner.  They both highly recommend this book! Tracie has also finished:   Ill Wind by Nevada Barr A Killer Among Us: A True Story of Murder and Justice by Charles Bosworth Jr.   Barb is currently reading: Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony by Jeff Ashton What Was Mine by Helen Klein Ross Tracie did not finish: My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix Tracie is currently reading: Act of Violence by Margaret Yorke The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey RIP George Michael, Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Carrie Fisher's speech at the George Lucas AFI Lifetime Achievement Award

Recorded on November 11, 2016 Book Talk Starts at 33:00 Our annual fall Sweater KAL will run from October 1 to January 31.  All entries to our FOs thread will need to be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover.  Challenge yourself - be sure to check out the Bundles of pattern suggestions! Amplitude pattern by Greg Cohoon – listen to the end of this episode to find out who won. Current Giveaways: 1.  The givaway for an ebook copy of Grown by Kate Oates will run until December 1st.  Enter to win a copy of the ebook here. 2.  Giveaway for Helen Stewart's Curious Handmade Knitvent 2016 will run until December 1st.  Helen has kindly given us 5 copies to gift to the lucky recipients! 3.  Barb is giving away a Chinook Shawl Kit from Knit Picks in the white-to-black gradient color way.  The kit has never been opened. This giveaway will last until December 15th.   KNITTING Tracie has finished: For Good Hat by Megan Williams in Berocco Vintage 3 Stashbusting Helix Hats by Jessica Rose Barb’s FOs Jayla's Christmas Bear using scraps of yarn Intergalactic Shawl by Jan Heibert, using Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Fingering in the Pansy and Heartfelt colorways, and Knit Picks Stroll Sock Yarn in the Peapod colorway Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose, using 3 different colors of Encore Tweed Worsted Fast & Easy Fingerless Mitts by Lisa Beamer, using Malabrigo Rios in the Azules colorway Maize Mitts #3 by Tin Can Knits, using Malabrigo Rios in the Azules colorway Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson, using Noro Kureyon in the 381 colorway Tracie has Cast-On Terribly Simple shawl by Caitlin ffrench, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Cosmos colorway Tracie is continuing to work on: Water and Sky by Veera Valimaki in Tracie Too in the Quail colorway Skykomish by Lee Meredith in Ella Rae Silkience Vanilla Socks using Araucania Ranco Sock Barb has cast-on: Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose, using scraps of worsted weight yarn The Tupshin Socks, using leftover Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Fingering in the Pansy and Heartfelt colorways Another pair of Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson, using leftover Cascade Eco Plus in a brown colorway A Sweet-ish Fish (by Susan B. Anderson) ornament using leftover DK yarn Barb is continuing to work on: Grenadine by Amy Christoffers using Plymouth Mushishi Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi  BOOKS Tracie Finished:  Colonel Sandhurst to the Rescue by Marion Chesney A Thousand Pardons by Jonathan Dee Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith Barb Finished: No One You Know by Michelle Richmond Lost Among the Living by Simone St. James Tracie is reading Shirley by Susan Scarf Merrell Pippi Longstocking byAstrid Lindgren Barb is reading Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCrieght Adnan’s Story by Rabia Choudry Movies mentioned (Movie trailers linked): Girl on the Train A Man Called Ove Barb talked about a new Netflix series, Doctor Foster Barb and Tracie discussed the audio podcast, My Favorite Murder  

Kate Oates is the designer for Tot Toppers & When I Grow Up and the author of a new book, Grown: Sophisticated Sweaters designed by the maker of Tot Toppers.  Her first two books are Knits for Boys and Knitting Clothes Kids Love. In her non-knitting life, Kate holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Florida. She lives with her family in South Carolina, which includes husband Ryan, boys Jesse, Charlie, Oliver & Eliot (4 very handsome Tot Topper’s models)  and beloved dogs Cooper and Lou. You might also see the Oates’ clan at a Clemson football game. Go Tigers! Listen Live for chance to win great prizes! Stay up to date with the Yarn Thing podcast with the App available on iTunes and for Droid.Find our more about Marly at www.MarlyBird.com or follow her on Facebook Sponsored by:  Red Heart YarnsKnitter's MagazineCraftsyLo-Lo by Bar-MaidsErin.Lane BagsCreativebugBuffalo Wool Co.Green Mountain Spinnery

Episode 33 - I might sneeze Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   What's knitting now Emily - Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extra fine Merino DK in Aztec Gold   Hibernation: Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage   Karla-   Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something   Leverette by Melissa Labarre - MCN Worsted in high tide (teal) and robin’s egg (speckled neutral)   FO’s - Emily - None!   Karla - Gamaldags by Helene Magusson !!!!! found antler buttons that work perfectly with the sweater. Going to do a conditionner soak to get the prickles down.   Darling Boy Hat -  Darling Hat by Kate Oates in Rowan Cotton wool 4 ply   Design features Emily-  I’m perfect this week Karla - None and I even did a steek! What?! what?!   Spinning Emily -. Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way is Finished! 2 ply, not ‘finished’ yet. Might add more ply. Karla - nada, although I’ve been dreaming about it   Best laid plans Emily - Sweater then toddler sweaters and WIPS Karla -  Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October. Start Mom’s cowl Brioso by Heather Zoppetti, knitted knockers to take to knit city, finish the beer mitts Stash Enhancement Emily- Knit.Purl/Knit.Wear Collection from Interweave   Karla - Interweave had a magazine sale   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Sheep to Shawl - Enter our contest. Comment on the contest post with what vendors you’re most excited about for Knit City Karla - Interior Provincial Exhibition wins! 8 items in 6 items got ribbons and my Daelyn pullover got Best in Knitting!   Knit Alongs 1) #palkal2016 ends tomorrow (September 15th) Check it out over at the Actually Knitting Podcast   2) Deadline for the #KCsweater2016 knit along has been extended to September 25th! Get those sweater entries in over at The Make Things Club group on ravelry.  3) #canadakal is still ongoing until September 30th, check out the list of participating podcasts over at the Two Tangled Skeins group on Ravelry   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - A new project bag Karla - nada, work got in the way   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Just do darned independent. Karla- all the smiles and WORDS! Second pregnancy hurts so much sooner.   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 32 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   What's knitting now Emily - Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extra fine Merino DK in Aztec Gold   Hibernation: Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage   Karla-   Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something   Gamaldags by Helene Magusson   Darling Boy Hat -  Darling Hat by Kate Oates   FO’s - Emily - Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubergine colourway Toddler Stovetop by TinCanKnits in Asian Trends Royal Alpaca colour:Chartruess   Karla - Boys Matchy Matchy Hats - Quynn by Wooly wormhead in handspun corriedale par moi!   Design features Emily- did entirely wrong stitch pattern on Laurie. Wasn’t paying attention to decreases on Stovetop and had to redo some rows. Karla - Hat for Locke was too big so we went down a size and re-cast on.   Spinning Emily -. Started spinning Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way. Karla - solar dyed a superwash BFL and spun it into a 2 ply. I have mitten plans for this :D   Best laid plans Emily - Sweater then toddler sweaters and WIPS Karla - After the Darling Hat, start working through wips.  Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October. Stash Enhancement Emily- 2x 8 0z bats of Merino in grey and yellow - might go back for another colour and do a stripy sweater? Extra drive band Interweave Knits Fall 2016   Karla - Rowan Cotton Wool 4ply - 2 balls of Grey purchased at The Twisted Purl in Armstrong. Joanne (Porthardy1) sent me a Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank!!!   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Karla -  Knit City on the brain, podcaster meet ups.   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Nothing Karla - Sewed the prize sweater bag for the #KCsweater2016 and Sarah from The Make Things Club has it in her hot little hands! I also sewed a toiletries bag for my swap partner in Sweden and dyed her 100g of BFL combed top.   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Potty training woes, I want this, make it , then she’s doesn’t want it anymore and freaks out. She’s 2!   Karla- whinning, literally making a terrible noise all the time. Practicing jumping.   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

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This episode includes the following segments: On the Porch, Yarn Lover at Large, Ever-expanding Skill Set, Off the Shelf, And Sew Forth. This week has been a busy one, with two new projects under way, a lot of sewing, canning with Mom, and getting out my rusty arithmetic for a Math for Hats class with Kate Oates at Mountain Knits and Pearls.  Meanwhile, I'm carefully tending five indigo plants in anticipation of my September Sheep to Shawl class. I'll talk a bit about the adventurous Blue and Indigo chapters of Color by Victoria Finlay.