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Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 128 - Putting on my Oxygen Mask FirstWhile I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 Welcome Thank you for bearing with me in an unexpected nearly-year-long hiatus! Life got in the way of the podcast and knitting, but alas I am back to catch up and share my projects with you. You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Cover Story - one for A and one for...2024-02-0252 min
Relentless Knitting PodcastEpisode 66 - You made a thing! I can make things too! Friends!Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry. Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread. Where have we been since April 4th 2021? HAPPY PODIVERSARY! Been working on this on/off since Jan 25th 2015 Karla - COVID and...2022-01-311h 06
Commuter Knitter PodcastThis Cup of Tea Better Kick In Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Musselburgh times TWO! Like Candy by Stephanie Lotven - Telly Bean Knits Knit Circus - We Scare Because We Care Shirley Brian Yarn - Don't Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self One Twisted Tree - The Only Water in the Forest Tucker Woods - Wineberry (CT Sheep & Wool 2011) Drive Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events...2021-12-3056 min
Gravel KnitsEpisode 10: Profile of a KnitterEpisode Number: 10
Topic: Profile of a Knitter
Record Date: 4/30/21
Publish Date: 5/18/21
What’s Brewing(Current projects/ cast ons)
Jess: Juniper Wings by Carol Feller
Kelsi: Sharon’s Glamping Blanket
Cole’s Bike Socks
Jess’s Birthday yarn
Caitlyn: Kitchen Table Project: Before & After Socks by Marceline Smith Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link
Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link
Ryker’s Room: Diagonal Knit Dishcloth by Jana Trent Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link
Bedroom...2021-05-1957 minGravel KnitsEpisode 9: Maple StarshipTopic: Frogging Party
Episode 9
Record Date: 4/6/21
Publish Date: 4/27/21
Dranks-EVERYONE!
Podcast beverages (Links direct to Untappd)
Jess - Blonde Fatale - PeaceTree “Smack ya in the face with the alcohol”
Caitlyn - Maple Starship - Fishback & Stephenson - Cider - Herbed / Spiced / Hopped Untapped
Kelsi - Gold Hills Black Currant Cider - Saro Cider - Cider - Other Fruit Untappd
Updates
What’s Brewing (Current projects/ cast ons)
Kelsi:
U-Turm Socks - General
Caitlyn:
Living Room: Streamline Tank by Alexandra Tavel2021-04-271h 06Gravel KnitsEpisode 8: AFO - Almost Finished ObjectTopic: How to build an effective Stash
Record Date: 3/19/21
Publish Date: 4/6/21
Podcast beverages(Links direct to Untappd)
Honey Kolsch - RogueAles - Dedicated to the Bees!
Sucha Much IPA - Kalona Brewing Company
Cookie Junkie Dessert Stout - Backpocket Brewery
What’s Brewing (Current projects/ cast ons)
Jess:
Working on some stitch markers--have macarons, cinnamon rolls, donuts, whales, and stingrays in the works.
Exordium shawl Ravelry Link
City Limits Ravelry Link
Mebonden mittens Ravelry Link
Speckled Space Socks Ra...2021-04-061h 01
Gravel KnitsEpisode 7: Crochet and Other DrugsTopic: Crochet and other drugs part two
Record Date: 2/21/21
What’s Brewing
Jess:
Exordium https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/exordium
City Limits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2
Mebonden mittens https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mebonden
Speckled Space Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/speckled-space-socks
Kelsi:
Bernie Mittens- Upcycled Bernie Mittens
Bernie Hat - Weekend at Bernie’s
Sport Weight Socks in Fibenymph Dyeworks Love Notes on Traveler
Caitlyn:
Traditional Dishcloth by Staci Perry Ravelry Link...2021-03-2342 minGravel KnitsEpisode 6 My Cold Sheep Found a SweaterTopic: Crochet and other drugs part one
Episode 6b
Record Date: 1/30/21
Publish Date: 3/2/21
Dranks
Left Hand Brewing Co. – Raspberry Milk Stout
West O Beer – West O COCO Stout
Boulder Beer Co. – Shake Chocolate Porter
Announcements and Gravel Knits Events
Yarn Label 2021 Challenge Ravelry Link
Updates
What’s Brewing
Jess:
Corrosion https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corrosion
Relentless https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/relentless
City Limits https://www.ravelry.co...2021-03-021h 39
The Shi ShowShi Show September 9, 2020 - Alexandra Tavel of Two of WandsWatch the livestream every weekday at 12pm EST on the Lion Brand Facebook Page!2020-09-0931 min
Collage Creative with Amy SmallAlexandra Tavel: From a Killimanjaro tarot card reading to Two of WantsHi there today on the show I have Alexandra Tavel, the creative force behind Two of Wands! She is a prolific knit wear designer who's designs always seem to the perfect balance of modern yet a touch of vintage too. Show notes here!2019-08-1644 min
Teaching Your Brain to KnitReview of "Beyond Food"; Turning to Lace; Failing Project Creates Great Learning; Walking through Eureka Old TownBrainy Thing: 12:30 Behind the Redwood Curtain: 24:42 What we’re learning from our knitting: Catherine likes her Coffee Shop Wrap by Alexandra Tavel https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-shop-wrap (free through Lion Brand Yarns,) but has been yearning for lace knitting. Margaret tries creating a design for an elongated fair isle ornament. The project fails but she learns a lot. https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/classes/fair-isle-holiday-ornaments/497492. It’s Margaret’s design but Sunne Meyer’s ornament pattern. Brainy Thing: Catherine reviews the indie documentary “Beyond Food” http://beyondfoodthemovie.com/. Among other topics the film highlights parkour sports: https://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/07/19/beginners...2018-03-0236 min
Teaching Your Brain to KnitPantone Leads Us to Ultraviolet; Surprise Colors; Checking Pace in Books, Dungeness CrabsBrainy Thing: 16:44 Behind the Redwood Curtain: 30:32 What We’re Learning from Our Knitting: Catherine is surprised when she learns (again) that colors online don’t always match colors in yarn when she buys a Lion Brand Yarn pattern Coffee Shop Wrap kit by Alexandra Tavel https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-shop-wrap only to discover that a color that she thought was a mild creaming yellow turned out to be a zangy mustard. Margaret patched two more socks, including removing and replacing an afterthought heel and it turned out beautifully, just like it was planned to be. One sock was out Austermann Step...2018-02-0137 min
Creative Yarn Entrepreneur ShowEpisode 47: Best Advice for Yarn-Related Businesses: Listeners and Former Guests Share Their Tips to Celebrate One Year of the CYE Show!This week's episode is a special one-year anniversary episode of the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show. Listeners and former guests share their best advice by telling us the one thing they've done in the past 2 years that has had the most benefit for their businesses. Before we started on the advice, I shared the top 10 episodes from the first year of the show. Can you sense the themes? Episode 32: Journey to 100k Monthly Blog Visitors and More with Sedie Maruska Episode 8: Affordable Crochet and Knitting Fonts with Adriana Hernandez Episode 1: Identify the Right Magazines to Tar...2015-09-0744 min
Creative Yarn Entrepreneur ShowEpisode 29: Selling on Etsy, Passive Income, and Using Trending Keywords with Alexandra Tavel from Two of WandsThis Week’s Episode I interviewed Alexandra Tavel, a crochet and knitting maker and designer. Alexandra owns the Etsy shop, Two of Wands. We met up in person in New York City (where we both live) to talk about how she launched her shop, how it became her full time income, and what she enjoys about the platform, as well as other topics related to owning a yarn-based business. About Alexandra Tavel Alexandra Tavel earned dual degrees in fashion design and costume construction technology from Indiana University. After graduation, she moved to New York City with plans of en...2015-03-1849 min
Creative Yarn Entrepreneur ShowEpisode 28: Indie Craft Fairs, Negotiation, Freelancing, the Hazards of Etsy and More with Grace DobushThis Week’s Episode I interviewed Grace Dobush, a full time freelance writer and part-time crafty business owner, in this week’s episode. Grace and I talked about many topics including prepping for your first indie craft show, deciding whether Etsy is the right online marketplace for your craft business, tips for starting up as a freelance writer in the craft scene, negotiating for a higher rate, and more! About Grace Dobush Grace Dobush is a freelance writer and a part-time crafty business owner. She is the organizer of the Crafty Supermarket, an indie craft show in Cincin...2015-03-1154 min