Shows
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 40 - Being Janus
Off The Needles
Sallah Cowl: a bit too tight
Rose Window Beret by Anne Kuo Lukito from a past issue of Interweave Knits. Have always been tickled by her name bcoz it's my uncle's family name. I think she must have an Indonesian background somehow. Frogged this yesterday after reading a listener's comment, KatyKittyJay, abt reknitting. I won't like wearing the beret, so why not frog it. Wrong edge.
Giant pie's Pixie Hat. My third Stella Pixie Hat project. So easy and satisfying! Matches with Andrew's smaller one. Have leftover yarn 36 grams, 166 yards. Will make mitts for timo. About the na...
2015-03-2653 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 39 - The EssentialsHello again everyone and welcome to the last month of 2014!
On The Needles
Ginkgo Shoulderette Shawl : do you have pattern suggestion for the leftover yarn? I might have 200+ yards of light fingering weight yarn.
Hitofude
Sallah Cowl by Bristol Ivy. First pattern by this designer. Wanted to knit Hanois Cowl. Designer notes on size and shaping. Helpful notes by chromakate. Do you look for helpful notes before beginning a project?
I've received my November Yarnbox shipment (my second one): Outlaw Yarn's Bohemia Sport, a unique blend of 45% Polwarth, 45% Alpaca, and 10% Possum fiber.It comes with a set of...
2014-12-0544 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 38 - Europe Logbook and Plethora of KnittingI apologize again for the unintended second hiatus (shorter this time!). While I've been away from the blog, internet, and the podcast, I was traveling with my family to Switzerland and France--as sort of a babymoon to have a vacation before the baby is born and I'm stuck at home :)
If you're curious about the trip, download and listen to the podcast episode. This is a long one!
Off The Needles
Stella Pixie Hat, modeled by Timothy
Saartje's Bootees: I like the end result of this pattern but it's so fussy!! It involves casting on in the middle, and making b...
2014-11-131h 05
The Lost Geek PodcastFriends Of The Lost Geek - Challenge KAL with Kim of Craft Stash podcastWelcome Kim of Craft Stash podcast as guest interviewee here :)
She is knitting a wedding chuppah for her sister's wedding.
Knit Companion App
Veil of Isis by Andrea Jurgrau
Elizabeth Zimmerman's Pi Shawl
Custom-dyed gradient yarn by Erica (Etsy shop)
Chuppah is done, you can view the episode here where Kim shows the blocking process.
2014-09-2041 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 37 - Change It UpOn The Needles
My knitting mojo returns with a vengeance. I cast on two new projects in the past two weeks, although I haven't touched any of my more complicated WIPs--complicated meaning anything more complex than stockinette or garter stitches.
Samadhi
Honey Cowl -- I have 4 skeins of Rowan RYC Soft Lux (merino, angora, metallic) that's been in my stash for more than 6 years.
Ginkgo Shoulderette Shawl -- Pierrot Yarns Saratto Cotton. Indonesian Knitters Facebook KAL. Tutorials by Cinantya on her blog: garter tab cast on, Judy's Magic Cast On, chart reading, etc.
Saartje's Bootees -- no time left!
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Masterful...
2014-09-1038 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 36 - Back From Hiatus (YAY!)
Update: Sorry everyone for being in an unannounced hiatus, I'm pregnant with my second baby (21 weeks now!) and we've found out that it's a boy. Going along with Timothy's prediction of the gender.
Everything related to fiber arts: knitting, spinning, Ravelry sort of disappeared from my radar. My energy level was really low during the first trimester--it's come back up in the last 5-6 weeks, but it's hard to get back into the habit of regular podcasting again after such a long hiatus!
Housekeeping notes:
Challenge KAL: I have a recorded session with Kim of Craft Stash (OMG her chuppah mu...
2014-08-2732 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 35 - House Cup!
Thanks to Paula of Knitting Pipeline for her generous review on iTunes for the podcast. So flattered to know that she's been following and listening. Paula is a big influence during the starting days of the podcast, and she's the one that mentions my unique point is indonesia.
Off The Needles (02:06)
Knit Your Love by Martina Behm
Swatch #1 for master knitter
Swatch #2
One helpful tip to preempt some of the problems that might come up: read the questions related to the swatch in advance, so I know wh...
2014-06-0547 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 34 - Where's My Knitting Mojo?On The Needles
Fringetree shawl by Anne Hanson.
Long tail CO with both ends of yarn
Use the tail end that you're not going to use as the thumb yarn
Knit Your Love: yarn is fuzzy, can clearly see the difference between the freshly knit and the old knit.
Pill remover: electric, sweater stone, Lilly brush (heard from Twinset Designs podcast)
Let's Get Lost!
Bandung Lembang trip.
Colenak
Tadaima
Sorry for the late episode this week, have lost my knitting mojo ever since I got HFMD.
Challenge KAL and LAL is still going. Kim is guest host for June, and Twinse...
2014-05-2225 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 33 - Sakura, Alpen Snow, and Challenge! KAL
New reviews on iTunes, thanks to: Turboknitter and Ksinc58, I'm really glad you've found the podcast and has been enjoying it.
On The Needles
Grove mittens: a tutorial I found online for a modified k2tog for twisted sts
Knit Your Love.
Two yarn packages waiting at home:
Bare Naked Wools second shipment, Chebris lace, 700 yards of 60% fine wool and 40% yearling mohair in Creme. What's the difference between goats and sheep? Capricorn Triangle and Amalthea, a square version.
Strickmich club second shipment, Welthase fingering merino light, 400 yards of superwash merino in Blue Blessing. Pattern is Samadhi, a very meditat...
2014-05-071h 09
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 32 - Podcasting In The DarkOff The Needles
Hills hat: first time I tried blocking a hat with its ribbed hem tied by a hair band (YouTube video by knitsbythesea)
Mitts
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MHK level 1: I. Am. On. Fire!!
Mastering The Knits podcast
The Principles of Knitting
Secret to successful destashing: a good marketing sidekick!
On The Needles
Grove mittens by Jared Flood (Three Irish Girls Carys BFL worsted) Was going to knit Fallberry Mitts.
Get Your Geek On!
Bullet Journal: first heard from A Playful Day (LOVE her new website, BTW)
I also use: Evernote app and the Notes app on iOS.
How do you organize...
2014-04-0836 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 31 - First Podiversary!On The Needles
Timo's mittens using Ann Budd basic recipe. Leftover bijou basin ranch yarn. Unknown needle size (I think 2.5mm?)
Hills in Jamul hat. I talk about staple length and micron count
Knit your love: pattern suddenly turned up!!
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Masterful and Mindful
Mindful:
Stash swap
Cold Sheep
ideal stash size parameter
Yarn Box
Knit Crate
Masterful:
Master Knitter Program
Mastering Your Knits: new audio podcast
Recalculating Route
Knitters Almanac: my first EZ book!
Eye-opening facts about Double Knitting, and how gauge affects amount of wool needed for adult garments.
2014-04-0241 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 30 - Non Truths And Half TruthsOn The Needles
Rhonnie Rivulets
Knit Your Love--pattern attack! Strickmich! Club. Copyright issues: please be mindful of your purchases and usage.
Hills in Jamul hat. Feel of yarn = feltableness and droppableness?
Shortie Row(m)ney Hat
Get Your Geek On!
Penguins needing sweaters, in Philips Island Australia. Boing Boing report of this recent hoax.
Knitty blog suggestion.
How do we find out the truth behind something that went viral?
Snopes.com
Good Job Brain episode (Um, Actually...): a myth buster section about cooking alcohol out of a dish.
Recalculating Route
2014-03-1930 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 29 - Grafting In Pattern
Off The Needles
BFF Cocoon stitch cowl. Grafting in pattern:
When grafting, you process two stitches on each needle. The first stitch will be dropped, the second stitch will stay on the needle. The mantra for grafting plain stockinette sides together is: Knit-purl, purl-knit, which means knit the first stitch on the front needle and drop it, and purl the second stitch while leaving it on the needle. And then purl the first stitch on the back needle and drop it, then knit the second stitch while leaving it on.
So each stitch, before being dropped off the needles, has be...
2014-03-1233 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 28 - Parallel Worlds
Thank yous:
jgailey4 for the iTunes review
All of you who bought the Traipsing Vines pattern in January and February--the total sales is $302.50 and I will do a donation report once it's distributed.
Forgot to say a big thank you to Audrey of OwlForU who sent me a thank you note and a gift: a drawstring project bag in matryoshka motif, with felt flower applique and fancy stitching. Also: a mini Yarnivore specially made for Timo! It is now officially renamed: Legovore.
Matryoshka project bag and Legovore
Off The Needles
Cormo Cloud Cowl
Billowy Cormo Cloud: Mom saw the cowl and...
2014-03-0444 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 27 - L.O.V.EHappy Valentine's Day everyone!
Thanks to lasknit2 for a new review on iTunes.
Off The Needles
Cirrus Mitts for Ravellenics
Cirrus Mitts in its WIP stage
Apologies: no errata for mitt pattern, I simply didn't switch to other chart
On The Needles
Billow Cloud Infinity Scarf
Provisional CO: what do you like to use?
Review
Issue 4 of Amirisu--Spring/Summer 2014 architecture issue
Love their template, so easy to use (on iPad) and with links to patterns, advert...
2014-02-1833 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 26 - Let The Games Begin!On The Needles
Cirrus Mitts (aka Ravellenics #1), HO! Very fast. Forgot how quick it is to knit with heavier weight yarn. Wrong turn with the right mitt.
BFF cowl: decided to keep it separate, so using yarn until very last bit. Got back seat due to Ravellenics.
First Strickmich Club shipment arrived! Pristine, no wrinkle on the pattern at all. Dye For Yarn merino-silk fingering, Knit Your Love pattern--Valentine-themed. Interview of Martina Behm on Subway Knits podcast.
The Whirligeek
Bought PLY magazine woolen issue; loved!
Ravellenics Special
Who watches the Olympics while knitting for Ravellenics? Still couldn't find a reliable cha...
2014-02-1129 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 25 - Rushing RivuletsNew review from hscruggs, Heather. Thank you :)
New star ratings too.
I heard from: Anne (sandinmysocks), Marianne (marianneH), Katie (archaeo), Kitty (KatyKittyJay), Janalee (knitsNhikes), CC (JavaPurl, host of Geeky Girls Knit with her 14 yo daughter), Susan (paintermom)
Just found out that my email cannot receive emails... if you have sent me emails in the past I apologize.
On The Needles
Rushing Rivulets by Cat Bordhi from her New Pathways For Sock Knitters Book 1
BFF cocoon stitch cowl by Stephanie Dosen published in Knitty
Feel like I need to cast on for something new because the cowl is almost done, but tried...
2014-02-0440 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 24 - Staying Dry!Off The Needles
Riverbed-Milo socks.
Sock classified on Stockinette Zombies group.
My partner is in Norway not Sweden, sorry!
On The Needles
BFF cowl cocoon stitch.
Need to plan for project when one ends
Spare project OTN
Yarn: Becoming Art Helios DK.
Pattern stitch: easily memorized. Reversible.
Rushing Rivulets socks
Second sock classified
Recipient has large feet, 10.5" circ, so used cat Bordhi's trusty master numbers again
The Whirligeek
Took up my
2014-01-2143 min
The Lost Geek PodcastFriends Of The Lost Geek: An Interview With Audrey of OwlForUSpecial episode, special format interview with Audrey Ducret of OwlForU on Etsy.
Yarns Unlimited
TricObag
Yarnivore bags
my yarnivore lusting after yarn
Find her on Etsy, Facebook, or Ravelry.
Audrey's craft/work room
2014-01-1435 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 23 - Library Along 2014 and Kung Fu KnitterOff The Needles (00:39)
Hitchhiker: cast off and blocked!
Nespelem: my first set-in-sleeve sweater! Wonky seams and wrong cable direction collar, still tolerable as a badge of honor for my journey.
On The Needles (10:51)
Milo Riverbed second sock
Kitted up commitment knitting: yarn, needles, and project bag for Billow Cloud, Cirrus Mitts, and a pair of socks (pattern yet undetermined)
Get Your Geek On! (13:35)
Zombie run
News coverage: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/08/25/running-with-zombies.html
Recalculating Route (16:17)
Had to re record because I forgot to elaborate.... Since we...
2014-01-0733 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 22 - Recap and Renew, or, MnM
On The Needles
Finish-all-the-WIP-instinct; any of you have it too?
Milo-Riverbed second sock. I compare Chiao Goo red lace 32" circs and Jin Que 32" circs for magic loop.
Nespelem: my first time knitting a sweater in pieces with set-in-sleeves! Followed directions from Knitty and this tutorial from VK. Video tutorials on youtube from Turbogal: mattress stitch tutorial and start with figure 8 tutorial.
sleeve seam, inside--see how wonky the top seam is?
2013-12-2428 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 21 - Eleven Twelve ThirteenNew review: JJJana, big thanks!
On The Needles (01:04)
Wound yarn for Hitchhiker! finally. Adorn Sock by TIG, in Tolkien colorway.
Speed bumps in knitting.
Milo-Riverbed socks.
Jin Que needles from Ebay.
Into The Blue (05:19)
New pattern: do you read ahead, or jump in headlong?
Paper vs digital patterns.
Understanding myself better as a knitter: what types of projects do you have going on in parallel?
Recalculating Route (14:06)
New obsession: paper crafts! Found this awesome free website from Cano...
2013-12-1731 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 20 - I Am ThankfulOn The Needles
Sock Classified #1: Yarn: my7kids on etsy. Pattern: combined Cat Bordhi's Riverbed Master Pattern and Cookie A.'s Milo. Absolutely love Cat Bordhi's sock recipes on New Pathways. It fits like magic.
Jin Que needles from ebay arrived a week ago. First time using it for the BO.
Recalculating Route: KAL and Giveaway
Behm-along still going until end of December. Am going to wind my yarn and start hitchhiker, going to be a perfect mindless knitting.
Giveaway for The Art of Felfs: since I didn't record last...
2013-12-0228 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 19 - A Cat-full EpisodeThanks to Salinaknits for a new review. Accidentally bumped into this one because my ipad sometimes does a crazy switch between iTunes stores in US and UK. So I think her review was in the UK iTunes?
Sorry for no news and no episode last few weeks, down with bad cold and taking care of hubby and son.
Off The Needles (02:22)
Swagger finished in the car
On The Needles (04:58)
Nespelem
Socks: mash-up between Cat Bordhi's Riverbed Master Pattern (New Pathways for Sock Knitters) and Cookie A.'s Milo...
2013-11-1939 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 18 - A Master Knitter, I Want To Be
On The Needles (00:51)
Swagger
My buddy Lisa (Turbogal) finished hers already! She mentioned she's Turbo Addi fan, and a turbo-speed knitter too. It's proven. My halfway point is 9 smocks.
Knitting attack: successfully fixed, thanks to Mel!
Triple dipping: Mel's Buddy KAL, Twinset Designs' Swagger DALKAL, and The Fat Squirrel's Squirreled-away KAL.
Nespelem cardigan, sleeves: decided to do less increases because I have skinny lower arms.
Into The Blue (14:36)
TKGA's Hand Knitting Masters Program. $120 includes one year membership ($30 separately + $15 SH) and Cast On magazine. Joined the TKGA group bu...
2013-10-2834 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 17 - End Of Year ScrambleNew recording schedule: Monday morning WIB (Western Indonesia Time), Monday evening uploaded.
Off The Needles
Timo simple socks. Previous socks, I always have a problem with the cuffs not being tight enough, and am already using smallest needles I have 2mm. This time I reduced CO sts by 10%, so instead of 44, CO 40. Increase 4 sts on the first plain stockinette round after the ribbed cuff.
On The Needles
Swagger closeup -- mods kinda visible?
Swagger: decided to participate in the DAL. Simple mod: alternate increasing and plain sections per smock.
Nespelem cardigan: working on...
2013-10-2129 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 16 - Mellifluous MenagerieThank you to LuciaKnits for her review on iTunes. Another country please inform me.
On The Needles (01:47)
Swagger by Janice Hamby (twinsetjan). Knitting attack: forgot to smock the first smock. Interesting feature: the first slip stitch is always as if to purl (wyif), why?
Cocoon cowl.
Love my Colours of Rain top, lots of compliments :)
Colours of Rain
Review
Patchworks by Debi: Deborah Tomasello's Wrapped in Color: Stranded Knitting in the 21st Century
Into The Blue
Jeny's surprisingly stretchy bind-off: use a needle two sizes smaller to make...
2013-10-0636 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 15 - Knittery and Geekery
(Almost) Off The Needles (00:55)
Colours of Rain (VK #29 Lace and Cable Top). Pattern grading not done very well: lace increases created plain sections. Stitch count doesn't translate well for 4x2 rib on edge. Re: yarn: silk-bamboo, probably silk noil because slubby.
On The Needles (05:23)
Nespelem cardigan by Norah Gaughan
Inspired by Lisa (Turbogal on Rav) for our buddy KAL (Swagger Momentum).
Selvedge edge for seaming: absolutely necessary? Missed and forgot lots of rows, due to losing momentum
Squirreled away KAL
Cocoon cowl back OTN too, but back seat now
On my queue (never really used Rav queue because it changes a l...
2013-09-2343 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 14 - Semi-Serial MonogamistBefore I start... regarding the title of this episode, it is not THAT (quoting SavvyMom from The Savvy Girls podcast when she promoted Melanie's "50 Dollar A Night Girl" show... which is totally not THAT.)
Off The Needles
Monkey socks unblocked, on my feet.
Monkey sock #2: my gauge seems to be looser with this yarn. Can't wait to try new needle size 00.
On The Needles
Colours of Rain
Plain vanilla kid socks for Timo. Tighten up cuffs. Leftover yarn from Monkey (32 grams)
For me, there's no fall knitting season or gift knitting season... Inspiration...
2013-09-1538 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 13 - In Which I Say "ALpaca"A shorter episode today as my life is a bit hectic and I am a bit disoriented... Let me know what you think about audio quality (I use iPhone headset mic as I had klutzily left behind my regular mic)
On The Needles
Monkey sock #2 in Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Alchemy, a Dye for Glory special colorway (remember? First Sock Summit event coordinating with Ravelry). Mention Sharon handing over 3IG to two new owners.
Ball winder and wooden swift from ebay!
Colours of Rain top is back on rotation. Realized I still remember lace pattern.
Recalculating Route
Multi e...
2013-09-0133 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 12 - Classique-d Out!BFF cowl, cocoon link
On The Needles (01:40)
One sock, Monkey pattern. Yarn: supersock select Rose. Needle: KP fixed circs size 0 (2 mm)
Cocoon part of BFF cowl from knitty. Testing using dyakcraft needles. Yarn: Becoming Art Helios DK in colourway Marine Algae, 52 merino 48 silk singles. One indie dyer that I admire a lot with diff bases and vibrant colors. Feb 2011 (!!!) heavyweight club shipment. Bought this on etsy, she now has her own website.
The Whirligeek (07:51)
More stash, ze ro spinning
Hobbledehoy nerd-along batt, Ygritte from Game of Thrones. Love the battlings included. Soft as all goes out!! I'm...
2013-08-2543 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 11 - Siamese Sock Surgery (SSS)Big thank you to Heather of Craftlit podcast, also Barb and Tracie from 2 Knitlit Chicks podcast, for playing the promo for my podcast.
Also thanks to Knitting Podcast, started by Carla (1to1 on Ravelry). It's a great blog to catch up with your favorite shows (both audio and video) and also to discover new ones. Podcasters can also comment on the most recent post to have their show added to the list. When new episodes are posted, it will automatically be featured here.
Thank you to members who introduced themselves either in the board or throug...
2013-07-2833 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 10 - How Knitting Exercises Your BrainI apologize for the p-p-p-popping sound and the mic noise on this episode. I wasn't using the mic stand and apparently that's not something I should try...
Thanks to Kathpol for iTunes review, and to new members who reached out: yarn-vs-zombies (Kiki), jchant, Pamellaknits, knitdesigns, maggievienna, opipipio (from indonesia!)
On The Needles:
Timo's socks. Not enough yarn! *wail* Might rip out the first sock to the toe, use some leftover yarn for the toe.
Last episode I mentioned how I don't use my leftover yarn immediately after a project. Chat with katepricey on Ravelry about using leftover yarn. She...
2013-07-2131 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 9 - Hedgehog Galore!On The Needles
Colours of Rain: frogged yarn from Arielle (not enough yarn, fell out of love with the pattern too)
Timo socks the second: very deep stash, Knit Picks Essential Kettle Dyed in gold. Used it to make a pair of socks (Fox Faces Socks by Nancy Bush in 2009, and used a bit for edging on Aestlight Shawl)
Stash Enhancements:Seabreeze Studios pleated clutch bag, single skein. Phone pouch, cosmetic pouch, and pencil case. Hedgehog galore!
The Whirligeek
Kundert spindle with yarn still on niddy noddy
Finished plying Babydoll Southdown, used a mak...
2013-07-1436 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 8 - Jakarta 486th Anniversary SpecialOff The Needles
Alpaca sox mini socks: reinforced heel, but the slipped stitches are placed in WS, not in RS as usual. Don't think it makes a difference, but interesting. I've been MLing exclusively when I knit socks, and I usually convert DPN patterns into ML. I never move my stitches around, but I realize something. Usually the toe on cuff down socks have 8 sts left before kitchenering, and in all my previous socks, The graft is placed horizontally. Only in the socks that I knit for Timothy using Ann Budd's recipe did I realize...
2013-07-0741 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 7 - Mind In The Clouds
Off The Needles
Gobi fingerless mitts by Anne Hanson, aan exclusive pattern for BNK 2013. Will be released in 6 months I think. Coming up is FIFC 2013 but I'm not joining it.
On The Needles
Colours of Rain lace and cable top. Still plugging along, I have memorized the lace pattern so it's going faster.
Alpaca Sox Mini-socks, a free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns newsletter. I could just fudge but wasn't in the mood for math. Using Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock in Pioneer colorway, leftover from making Timothy's socks.
I've kitted up three new...
2013-06-2333 min
The Lost Geek PodcastFriends of The Lost Geek: An Interview with Mel of Single Handed KnitsThis week I interviewed (more like chatted) with Mel of Single Handed Knits podcast and blog. I had so much fun chatting with her, I hope you enjoy it too :) We talk about everything from knitting to spinning to sewing to foreign languages. Listen to it and get lost with us--me in Jakarta, Indonesia and Mel in Kauai, Hawaii, USA!
Mel with Drizzle hat
In the middle of the chat we got disconnected and then when we reconnected I forgot to record the call halfway...
When I forgot to hit record button, we were talking ab...
2013-06-161h 02
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 6 - Knitting Double Agent
Off The Needles:
Low tide cardigan by Tin Can Knits.
Kid socks. Recipe from Ann Budd's The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns. And my knitting attacked. In stealth. Dropped st that I just found out three days after I bound off. Venn diagram of knitting life and regular life. Timothy as the connecting bridge like spectacles. I feel like a double agent sometimes.
On The Needles:
Gobi fingerless mitts.
VK Lace and Cable Top (Colours of Rain) which I'm hoping to finish by the end of this month.
Colours of Rain
Get Your G...
2013-06-0936 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 5 - Rainbow Last NamesBig thank you for iTunes rating and review for the show! There's a review by kreyoli (Kim of Craft Stash), simonamaloney, and Silkystar. Thank you everybody for the lovely reviews!
Also thank you simonamaloney, jsandss (who designs the pattern Stormy Seas in Amirisu, which is in my favorites!), rox54, VirginiaTx, lmecoll, cperrine, knittincrazee, purlabelle, k8erpillar, FaireAttention (Kate of Gourmet Stash), and katepricey who replied back to my welcome note.
New "what do you want to hear about?" thread and "Pimp Your Stuff" thread in the Rav group.
Off The Needles
Low Tide car...
2013-05-2634 min
The Lost Geek PodcastFriends Of The Lost Geek - An Interview With Amirisu MagazineI interviewed Meri, one half of the brain behind Amirisu Magazine--Tokuko Ochiai, the other half, was unfortunately unavailable as she had just moved.
This interview was originally planned to be a short one, but I had a lot of fun talking with Meri, time flew and it's almost a full podcast episode length, so I decided to make a separate episode for the interview (taking a page from Subway Knits podcast and her In The Conductor's Booth series). I had so much fun doing the interview, I already have a few others planned for the near future, so s...
2013-05-1826 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 4 - Joining Ends, Vintage Toys, and Coconut MilkThis episode is full of yummy snacks and traditional Indonesian games. And don't forget, a plethora of methods for joining a new ball of yarn.
I am using a new mic, I hope it improves the audio quality of the show!
On The Needles (01:01)
Low tide cardigan.
Gobi mittens. Finally decided to frog Arden and cast on for Gobi instead, making it fingerless mitts instead of mittens.
Whirligeek (02:59)
Finished plying half Southdown. Decided to do a 2-ply. How I finish the yarn: soak it with mild shampoo in...
2013-05-1332 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 3 - Pink is for boys and blue is for girlsWelcome again to The Lost Geek podcast! This week I talk about:
On The Needles
Lace bodice of Low Tide cardigan, blocked
Low Tide cardigan by Tin Can Knits: finished lace bodice and working on stockinette body. I talked about frustration that centered around picking up stitches. Part of Tin Can Knits KAL with Kim of Craft Stash.
Arden fingerless mitts by mikka (The Wayfaring Knitter). US size 4 (3.5 mm), Snow Leopard Trust handspun camel yarn. I don't enjoy knitting this for some reason...
Nespelem cardigan. Finished collar, sleeves left. I want to convert the pattern from flat...
2013-04-2933 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 2-All Over The PlaceThis week's episode is plagued by sound issues (construction next door, and laptop fan going crazy). Apologies. Will continue to improve audio quality. The episode has a lot of segments, so let's get on with it!
Off The Needles
Caravan Scarf by Anne Hanson from her Bare Naked Knitspot club (February 2013). Used SOAK wool wash. What do you use for your knitted items? I've been wanting to try Eucalan since MamaOKnits interviewed Eucalan owner. Might knit Arden with the remaining yarn.
Regina hat by Carina Spencer. Gifted to a friend's daughter.
On The Needles
2013-04-1536 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 1-Kindness of Friends (and Strangers)The podcast is now officially on iTunes! *happydance* You can subscribe to the podcast here. Or you can also download it directly from Libsyn here. What other platforms other than iTunes do you use? Let me know in the comments.
This week's episode is titled such because I am so overwhelmed by support, nice messages, feedback, and constructive criticism from people that I know and strangers that I met through the podcast. Even though episode 0 is technically a pilot episode not meant for public consumption, it's so nice to be contacted by listeners who found the podcast e...
2013-04-0128 min
The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 0: Introduction, or Reading The Instructions ManualListen here or subscribe on iTunes.
I finally recorded and published my first trial podcast episode! I am loving Garage Band and its magic, and I thank Apple for making the software learning curve so much less steep by developing awesome user interface...
I mentioned Paula of Knitting Pipeline
Hopefully I can fill a niche of non-US non-British knitting podcast, I will talk about knitting and spinning stuff, about life in Indonesia, and random stuff that comes in my life.
On The Needles
Nespelem cardigan by Norah Gaughan, Berocco Pu...
2013-03-1831 min