Podcast appearances and mentions of wendy bernard

News: Emily will be vending at the Witches Ball at the Art Sanctuary in Louisville on 9/3 from 6pm till Midnight https://www.art-sanctuary.org/event/witches-ball-presented-by-ravens-roost-boutique-and-pale-moon-tattoo/ - Lauren's yarn will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl which is from 9/15- 9/18   FO: Lauren -Mosaic Crochet large zippered project bag using Knit Picks Palette (video tutorial available for patrons!)  - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base     Emily - A beautiful skein of handspun DK made from a batt composed of Malabrigo Nube and fluff from Emily's angora bunny, Oswald.   WIPS: Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia - Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in light grey-purple Knit Picks Capretta       Lauren - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base (another one!) - Avatar Colorwork Design using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways     Acquisitions:  Emily acquired many treasures on her trip to Seattle   Yarn: The Tea Cozy - https://teacozyyarn.com/ - tote bag with the shop's adorable logo - a sweater quantity of Hedge Hog Fiber's DK tweed - natural colored Falkland base with bright colored production scrap tweedy bits - Sugarplum Circus, Aran weight, Midnight Monsoon colorway https://sugarplumcircus.com/   MJ Yarns - https://shop.mjyarns.com/ - Merino Squish Bulky base, NaCl Colorway - Kuan Yin worsted base, Corundum colorway   Urban Craft Uprising - Little Woman Goods, Boo-Bee enamel pin https://www.littlewomangoods.com/ - Luminary Labs, Saturn Candle https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuminaryLabs - Shishido Creative, enamel pins including a Tanuki and Calcifer https://www.shishidocreative.com/ - Crinkle Crow Studio, cauldron metal pin https://www.crinklecrowstudio.com/ - Nature's Twist, Agate mountain necklace with moonstone https://shopnaturestwist.com/ - Graphic Anthology, various greeting cards for all occasions https://graphicanthology.com/ - Mrs. Robinson's Affair, a malachite necklace for a friend and a moonstone necklace for herself https://www.mrsrobinsonsaffair.com/ - It's Cathy Wu, egg tart enamel pin https://www.etsy.com/shop/itscathywu - Glassy Rock Arts, stained glass window hanging with leaves and agate https://glassyrockarts.com/   Push/Pull Art Supplies - https://www.pushpullseattle.com/ - Beam paint stones, assorted colors https://www.beampaints.com/ - Landscape orientation sketchbook by Talens Art Creation   Kinokuniya Bookstore - https://usa.kinokuniya.com/ - Gigi crystal mini puzzle - Silicone cat pencil case and assorted pens to go in it - mini narwhal plushie - Palette Perfect for Graphic Designers and Illustrators by Sara Caldas  https://bookshop.org/books/palette-perfect-for-graphic-designers-and-illustrators-colour-combinations-meanings-and-cultural-references/9788417412944 - Japanese Stitches Unraveled by Wendy Bernard https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/japanese-stitches-unraveled_9781419729065/   Marnin Saylor - https://www.marninsaylor.com/ - two small handmade plush donut cats - vinyl donut cat toy - peach colored donut cat sweatshirt - honey bun enamel pin     Occult Corner: Rock talk continues with a brief discussion of Obsidian, which humans have valued for both its usefulness and beauty since the Neolithic Era!         Self Promotion:    There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern!  This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin.  There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily's art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

Things get exciting and promising in this, our penultimate episode, as our heroes reconnect and re-inspire each other to persevere. We hear from President Bernie Sanders, and we meet some new heroes- the sea dogs! Taffy and Tick Tock Bunny face a new problem and get help from an unlikely ally.We are over-the-moon excited to continue with our sponsor, Bobbie's Boat Sauce! And, friends of the show get 10% off their first order at https://bobbiesboatsauce.com/Discount code: POWERDOG (all one word, all caps!)Our extremely danceable song that plays at the end of this episode is I Wanna Be a Cat by Jen & Wendy Bernard.We are proud members of Kids Listen, an organization dedicated to high-quality audio content for kids and families.Special thanks to Jason Roark who records, edits, and designs this show. He also provides original music including our theme song, which is sung by him and the wonderful, talented Jen Bernard.Colin Laurel illustrated our cover art, which was directed by Jen Wick.If you catch a moment, and can follow, rate, and/or review the show, we would be so grateful! It really helps get the word out for our small, indie, mom & pop & pup, family operation.You can find out more and send us dog jokes at www.powerdogadventures.comSeason 1 of this podcast was made possible, in part, by a grant from The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, OR.Do you want to start your own podcast? We use and strongly recommend Buzzsprout! We love that they make it easy to list your podcast in every major platform and then some, and they take the time to create dozens of tutorials and videos to guide you through the process, really, all the processes. And, if you use our link to sign up, then you will support our show and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1297966Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/powerdogadventures)

This week on the show Vickie Howell's guest is knitting author, Wendy Bernard. Her book, Japanese Stitches Unraveled is out on stands now. For show notes and to find more episodes go to: https://vickiehowell.com/craftish/

  For full show notes including photos check out www.downcellarstudio.com/93    Thank you for tuning in to Episode 93 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     On the Needles Off the Needles From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels Events Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: North Light Fibers, Dragonfly Fibers, KnitCircus Yarn On the Needles  Jeff's Christmas Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in Blue Brown colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down   Pool Party Socks Yarn: KnitCircus Yarn- Greatest of Ease Base- Gradient Stripes Set in the Pool Party Colorway- exclusive for Splash Pad Party 16 Needles: US 1.5 (22.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down   Patriots Socks Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock self striping in the Pats colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down Worked on these on 4th of July- Pub Crawl along the Freedom Trail with friends. Seemed fitting.   Riley Rose Shawl Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Fingering Base. Color A (light coral - Seashell). Color B (dark coral- Reef Coral) and Color C (aqua blue- Gulf) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Pattern: Riley Rose Shawl-- soon to be released Yarn Availability: Tuesday July 12th at One Twisted Tree 5 colors to choose from. Shadow (gray), Sandbar (tan), Gulf (aqua blue), Seashell (light coral), Reef Coral (dark coral). If you haven't signed up for Danie's newsletter I recommend it (enter your email address on right side of her webpage). Off the Needles Fluormania Socks Yarn: Regia Fluormania in Neon Beach Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down How I knit-- US 1 needles 2x2 rib for 10 rounds, stockinette for 10 rounds. May just do all ribbing to heel next time. How do they wear? GREAT! Stash Dash Update: 3,422 meters to date!     From the Armchair Tune in to hear my review of The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary by Wendy Bernard (spoiler alert- I think this a great resource. Knitting in Passing Tune in to hear a chat with my newly 8 year old nephew Oisin about how he learned to knit. What he likes to work on. Why he likes knitting etc. He talks about having Dysgraphia and how working with his hands in knitting helps him.   Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread Prizes- will giveaway in August Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card Black Watch Tartan Project Bag from Caithness Craft on Etsy   Splash Pad Party This fun filled, summer KAL runs from June 1- July 31 See official rules for all of the details Tune in to Episode 91 to hear about all of the amazing prizes from our Sponsors. Golf Tournament is underway! Our first team has finished but there are still lots of prizes up for grabs so keep on knitting. Prizes will be announced in future episodes. We also have a round of Mini Golf going on. Check it out here and enter your FOs in this thread. POOL BOY SHENANIGANS abound! Thanks to Greg for his special audio message! You can hear more from Greg and his co-host Joey over on the Unraveling Podcast Be sure to check out our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors: Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorworks by Debi Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fair Winds Farm Fix-a-Stitch Imagined Landscapes Infinite Twist Kitchen Counter Crafter KnitCircus Knitters Brewing Company Little Skein in the Big Wool Never Not Knitting North Light Fibers Pearl and Plum Stitched by Jessalu Suburban Stitcher Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns Pigskin Party will be starting up in early September. Click here for details from last year's Pigskin PartyInterested in sponsoring? Be sure to sign up for my email newsletter.   Fiber Events Fiber Revival Saturday, August 13, 2016  9am to 4pm Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little's Lane Newbury, Massachusetts $6 entrance fee ($4 children) to the property Lisa and I will be there and are planning to claim a spot and sit and knit for the day, weather permitting. Hope you'll join us- let us know in this thread on Ravelry. Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the  The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y. New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY   Contests, News & Notes   Random Act of Color Wrap Giveaway  Click on this link to be entered to win!   Great Northern Yarn Haul-- Check out this yarn crawl in VT & Maine from July 8-17th   Ask Me Anything   In this episode I answer a question from CrochetbyChineka about train/commute knitting tips.   I mention a bag I bought on Amazon that sits on the floor of the train (that I don't mind if it gets dirty). It was a great deal and has served me well. Here is a photo of my 2 bag system.   On a Happy Note Tune in for audio of my nephew Oisin after our visit to Legoland Discovery Center We also had a sleepover for his birthday and he got the much anticipated birthday pancakes! Pool days! and pool knitting of course   I bought my first Felici Self Striping Yarn! Lisa and I went in on an order (it's not all mine I swear).       Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: Facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

On this episode, blogger, knitting pattern designer and author Wendy Bernard talks about her creative roots, social media and her new book, “The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary: 150 New Stitch Patterns to Knit Top Down, Bottom Up, Back and Forth and in the Round.”

Chapters 19-20 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 12:30 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - Please use SpeakPipe if you are outside of the US First CoMC episode: 402 shownotes | Audio Today's Paris Tour Insight: Today's Paris thoughts come from Gabby - and I'll be sharing the links from her, too. But in the meantime, here is the important bit: Dianne's number 1-800-826-2266, Holiday Vacations: Keyword "Craft" Crafty Chat Livestream links Bolded time codes take you to YouTube as do the pictures below Bobbins • Spinning in Public Avengers amigurumi • Tea Cozy Das Links           - Hair Styles for Knitters   - Graduating Empty Nester   - Bobbin Ramboulet     - Ply Ramboulet   - Knitting In Public     - Avengers Fans             - Bobbin Storage Bins               - 1970's Decor               - Tea Cozy               - Mighty Distractable  and the Defarge page for the cozy            6:30:00 - Wendy Bernard              9:00:00 - Energy Bites              10:25:00 - Matzoh Ball Soup             Our CraftLit Channel can be found at http://YouTube.com/c/CraftLit-Channel What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? Ravelry thread for suggestions | BOOK TALK • 12:30 | the Mistral wind    Scirocco wind    36 lb shot French naval history    Internet ruined my life    Episode where boy never gets the smackdown   (You'll have to sign into your cable providor's page to watch using this link, but I think there are probably other ways to see it, too.)   This American Life: 545: If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say, SAY IT IN ALL CAPS    Facebook group I post episodes in (but where you can only comment no idea why)    Facebook group YOU can post links and fun bits in   And the experimental Snapchat account Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android or Windows 8 smartphones and tablets (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our SpeakPipe Page! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 12! This time with pineapple! grab the code below / Want a button? grab the code below /  

Episode 27: Knitting Resources   Thanks to everyone for listening, commenting on the episode threads on Ravelry and leaving me wonderful iTunes reviews. You make a girl feel special!   Knitting Show Ready Knits   That Nice Stitch by Susan Ashcroft  I love, love, love this knit! Too bad it's too warm to wear it currently.    Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers Damsel in the Starry Night Colorway Needles: Size 6 Chiaogoo Fixed Circular (Love them!) Used up the whole skein, for 335 yards out of my stash! And I still have a skein left! What to do??   Knits in Rehearsal Bloccare Cap by Elizabeth Green Musselman I am obsessed with this knit! Saw it on the designer's podcast, Dark Matter Knits, and immediately shopped the stash for the right yarn.  Yarn: Bijou Basin Llasa Wilderness in a dusty purple (Color #14)            Frabjous Fibers Mad Hatter Mini Skein Pack in the Mice in the Tea Colorway  Needles: Signature Convertibles size 4 Size: I'm making the large size, with the slouch   Hope to start very soon: Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker I have swatched, so hopefully will be able to cast on this week. Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo in the Chispas colorway   Dapper Scarf by Terri Stockdreher This will be my first RAKalong project, it's a scarf that will be donated to the Knit Your Bit Campaign sponsored by the WWII Museum. Yarn: Unknown (I think it's Lion Brand) Needles: Random size 10 bamboo circulars I have in my needle stash   *Actually, since recording, I have changed my mind about this pattern, because I didn't like the fabric I was getting, so I decided to just get a stitch pattern from a book and knit that up as a scarf, details on the next episode.    Viajante by Martina Behm Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable Colorway Needles: Size 3 Chiaogoo Fixed Circulars Auditioning Knits Sunny Stripes Hat by Gretchen Tracy   I also mentioned my recently finished cross stitch project, The Dude, from the Etsy shop Plastic Little Covers.        Knitting News Notes and Events #StashdownThrowdown How are you doing with your StashDown Goals? So far I am doing very well! I have knit 2482 yards since January and haven't purchased any yarn for myself (gifts don't count in my bizarre game!)   There are 35 posts tagged on Ravelry as of the recording of this episode, and it was time for another random winner of a downloadable pattern of your choice, $7.00 and under. You'll have to listen to see if you won!    500 Member Giveaway As of recording time we were at exactly 500 members in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry. So, as promised, there is a special giveaway! You'll have to listen to see what it is, and don't forget to join the group if you haven't already. Thanks so much for all of your support! I will open the giveaway thread and leave it until April 1, 2015.   Also, don't forget to check out my friend's 31 Gifts page if you are in need of some cute bags!    Fiberlicious Kickstarter Some listeners contacted me about a Kickstarter they are doing to open a yarn shop in Orange County, California. And, they have a special giveaway for you. All you have to do is go to their Kickstarter page, look at the rewards, and then come back to the Actually Knitting Podcast Group on Ravelry and post about your favorite reward in the giveaway thread. Easy Peasy!    Rakalong Don't forget the Random Act of Kindness Along which runs March 1 through May 1. All of the rules and regulations are available in the threads on Ravelry. Make someone something, you'll make them smile and I bet you will smile too!   Carolina Fiber Frolic I will be making the trek to Sapphire, NC for the frolic very soon. Hope to see some of you there!    Knitting TalkBack: Resources, I was asked a question on the "What Would You Like to Hear About?" thread about my favorite knitting books, how do I organize them, etc. I had a nice time talking about my favorite knitting resource books, both real books an electronic ones. Don't forget to tell me about your favorites on the thread for Episode 27.    I mentioned a few books, and here they are:   The Knitting Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe (This is the first edition, I own it in book format)    The Second Edition of the same book, which I recently purchased for my Kindle.   Up Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary by Wendy Bernard (There is only the book format, no ebook)    The Knowledgeable Knitter by Margaret Radcliffe (I purchased this for my Kindle/iPad).    Knit to Flatter by Amy Herzog (Available in ebook and traditional book format, but I just had to have the actual book)   Non-Knitting What a Crock Paula Deen's Taco Soup   Love it or Leave it Love it: Parks and Rec Series Finale and Downton Abbey Season Finale   Leave it: Parks and Rec is over!!!   Other News and Notes Book Challenge Update A few friends and I are participating in this book challenge. Let me know if you are interested and we will start a thread on the Ravelry board for this challenge. I'm always on the lookout for a good book to try!   Finished reading:     The Shifting Fog by Kate Morton, I didn't enjoy it that much.   Currently reading:    Written in my Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon   Three Daughters by Consuelo Baehr which I chose purely based on it's cover.   Running Updates: Still running, though I had to slow down a bit this week due to a hamstring problem. Feeling better already though!   I am participating in my first 10k in April, and I'm nervous but hopeful! I'm contemplating a 1/2 marathon next year (yikes!).   Thanks for listening!

Hi, Knitters,The winner of the Duck Duck Wool fingering weight yarn is...... zytigg (rav id) or Debra! Congratulations. Thank you for entering everyone and I actually have two new giveaways today. I talk about them in the video podcast, but even if you don't watch please feel free to enter on this blog post by leaving a comment. I'll describe the prizes at the end of the post.If you are receiving this post via email subscription, please watch the video directly on YouTube!Subscribe to the podcast on either iTunes (click here) or on YouTube (click here). And thank you if you do!Today I talk about:Quaerie Fibre in the Patchwork colorwayHow I make my socks free patternSignature double-pointed needlesLeftie Shawl by Martina BehmMiss Babs Leftie kit in the Slate and Reds colorwayMary, Millie & Morgan ebook! (the dolls)Quince & Co.The summer of Paula Emons-Fuessle!Paula's Knitting Pipeline podcast and websitePaula's designs on RavelryI've knit the Piper's Journey and the Lullaby Rain shawls and I am wearing the Magic Cake Ruffle Shawl. In the pipeline all set to go, I have the Gill's Rock, Ellison Bay and the Hyla Brook.I'm knitting all three of the shawls in the called for Quince & Co. yarns.LoveSockWool project bag with the piggy fabricInfinite Twist ~ I shared the mini-cakes of beautiful yarn. This is the yarn I am giving away today!Wendy Bernard's website Knit and TonicUp, Down and All Around by Wendy Bernard ~ this is the book I am giving away!Please leave a comment on this blog post if you'd like to win either a copy of Up Down All-Around Stitch Dictionary or the mini-cakes of Infinite Twist yarns. Please leave one comment that includes either your Ravelry ID or your email address. Please be patient for your comment to appear on the blog, it takes some time for me to approve the comments.Good luck! Thanks for joining me.I'll be back soon in a couple of days with the randomly selected winners, there will be two winners this time, one for the yarn and one for the book.Good luck if you enter to win the book or the yarns!best, susie

Show 361 Kathy talks with Wendy Bernard. (Running Time 28:00)

In Episode 62, we kick off our Designer Series with Wendy Bernard of Knit and Tonic!

Special Guest and one of Marly's friends, Wendy Bernard is on the show to talk about her new book Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary. 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: Knitter's MagazineCraftsyIndian Lake ArtisansFiesta YarnsDecade by Drew EmborskyLove of KnittingLove of CrochetBijou Basin RanchKnitCrateBuffalo Wool Co.Green Mountain Spinnery 

In today's episode, it's all about the sweater love as I update you on my projects.   And it is the Spring Equinox, when the world warms and prepares for the growing season...ShownotesHousekeeping:- Enter to win a project bag by Miso Crafty Knits, and one of three skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn.   The Knitter's NeedlesOff the Needles:Arco Cowl:“Arco Cowl” by Sara Sprung.Yarn: Malabrigo “Rasta” super bulky, in “Arco Iris” colourway.Moonstone Sweater:“My favorite sweater” - basic top-down raglan formula pattern, by Amber Corcoran (Fancy Tiger Crafts). Yarn: Fleece Artist “Big Blue” BFL chunky, “Moonstone” colourway.Ripley Cardigan:“Favorite Cardigan” by Wendy Bernard, from the “Custom Knits” book.Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in silver-gray “The Ripley Scrowle” My Chelsea Market Slouch:“Chelsea Market Hat” by Caryl Pierre (test knit)Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in deep turquoise “Organelle”On the Needles: Fluffy Cardi:“Sedum” cardigan by Jane RichmondYarn: Bernat “Roving” - single ply bulky, 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, in “Putty” gray colour.Doha Cardigan:“Calligraphy Cardigan” by Hannah FettigYarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “Traveller” DK (100% SW Merino), in “Doha”.Ben's Warthog:“Warthog” by Sarah Keen, from the “Knitted Wild Animals” book. Yarn: "Cascade 220", 100% Peruvian wool (not superwash), in colours “Rust” and “Cream”Music:David Baumgarten, "Your Spring Will Come Along"

Rachel finds some really nifty knitting accoutrements while Natalie once again contemplates knitting socks after a long hiatus. Crocheting with wire turns out to be quite fun and yields gorgeous results. We take a look at knitting with plant fibers and chat with the Naked Sheep lady (a.k.a Cheri). Plant Fibers with Cheri Clark Naked Sheep Knit Shop Panda Bamboo Elsebeth Lavold Yarns: Hempathy, Cool Wool, Bambool Pause Restaurant and Bar Something Red by Wendy Bernard in Sierra Quattro by Cascade Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard Bianca's Jacket in Cascade Luna Paints Lolo bars - great for moisturising when working with materials that dry out your hands Stash Maintenance:  Vegancraftastic project bags Wee Ones Stitch markers   Crochet Chat: Crochet with Wire by Nancie Wiseman Didn't mention it in the chat but Dava Bead & Trade in Pdx is a great source for that 28 gauge wire.  Sorry... apparently they do not carry 30 gauge.   On/Off The Needles Rachel's On the Needles:  Brigit Socks (Ravelry Download) Rivendell Socks from the Eclectic Sole or individual download Log Cabin Blanket Natalie's On/Off the Needles: Tank Dress Pattern from 2010 Spring/Summer Vogue Knitting- (3rd Dress in the Ivory Coast collection) Natalie is knitting in Hempathy Yarnia Bamboo/Cotton Blend Top Down Raglan   Podcast Music (all music from the Internet Archive)  Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup - D'Jango Reinhardt More than You Know - Billie Holiday Big Rock Candy Mountain - Burl Ives

Kelley chats with designer Wendy Bernard about her book "Custom Knits."

(Photo courtesy of Brenda Patipa)This episode has been sponsored by: On the Needles: Gigi is knitting Sam a beanie out of Claudia's Handpaints worsted (Sharks colorway). She is also knitting a sock in Meilenweit Jacquard (vanilla sock pattern) in with different shades of blue stripes, with Cat Bordhi's star toe. Jasmin is working on the second vintage Lisa Souza sock (in The Sea). She is SO CLOSE to finishing test knitting a sweater for Sandi (from Purlescence). It is knit in Manos silk/wool, in a lovely olive green. The Knitmore Girls advise against knitting yourself into hand pain. It's not worth it, and it's bad for you. If you develop hand pain, please see a physician. Jasmin has been doing a little spinning. She is spinning up some of the Crown Mountain Farms Superwash merino in "Atlantis". It's lovely. (If you're not a spinner, Crown Mountain sells handspun sock yarn. You can find it here, but know that you'll be waiting a bit if you order it. Tell Klaus we say hi!) Contest! We'll be running our "Do some good" contest through January 1st. Give of yourselves either on a global level, or a local level and send us an e-mail about it. (If you give to Doctors Without Borders, please CC us on the email you send to Stephanie.) We have THREE signed copies of Free-Range Knitter. We will be airing our chat with Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (aka, The Yarn Harlot) in Episode 28, airing on 11/23/2008. Announcements: The Yarn Thing/Knaked Knits KAL-CAL deadline has been extended to Thanksgiving (November 27th). Mother Knows Best: Cast on a few "brainless" knitting projects for on-the-go knitting. (During the holidays "high bandwidth" projects seem to fall by the wayside.) When Knitting Attacks: Gigi recommends reading your notes. Carefully. She also recommends following directions carefully when you're executing a new technique for the first time. Review: Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard. This is a fabulous book. (DO NOT let anyone make a duct tape dummy of you. You've been warned.) We love it. Do yourself a favor, get your hands on a copy. Jasmin is going to knit the "Favorite Cardigan" with the pink cashmere. (Jasmin engineered underarm gussets for the Gold Bullion Sweater and the Rugby Pinup Sweater.) (Apologies for the squeaking in the background, Elphie decided this segment was a great time to play with her squeaky toys, and chase her tail, and we were hoping that the mics wouldn't pick it up. Niki, on the other hand, was very quiet.) [As an aside, the awesome hair stuff Jasmin uses is "DevaCurl". They also have a line for people with straight hair called "DevaCare", but we haven't used that one.] [Sorry, no links for the "Green Shruggy Thing". I'll look in my magazine stash and see if I can dig up the name and a picture of it in Ravelry.] Gigi loves the "HOAX Fashion Formula" book from the '80s.