Latest Episodes for this Channel
Sun April 12 2009
Episode 19: A Fistful of Fibers (42:28) Howdy, listeners! Saddle on
up for a wild ride with everyone's favorite knitting Canadian! The
Yarn Harlot is ...
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Episode 19: A Fistful of Fibers (42:28) Howdy, listeners! Saddle on
up for a wild ride with everyone's favorite knitting Canadian! The
Yarn Harlot is back again with another thoughtful AND humorous look
at her close friends from the fiber world and beyond! Michael spoke
with her (in his trusty mobile recording studio) back in October
during her book tour for Free Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Wri...
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Episode 19: A Fistful of Fibers (42:28) Howdy, listeners! Saddle on
up for a wild ride with everyone's favorite knitting Canadian! The
Yarn Harlot is back again with another thoughtful AND humorous look
at her close friends from the fiber world and beyond! Michael spoke
with her (in his trusty mobile recording studio) back in October
during her book tour for Free Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes
Again. They talked about Kinnearing, writing (not knitting)
deadlines and the politics of immigrating to Canada. The following
people, places and things were mentioned: Stephen King Barbara
Kingsolver Miriam Toews Kinnearing Jacey Boggs, aka Insubordinate
new fabulous art-yarn spinning DVD, Sit and Spin Citizenship and
Immigration Canada, just in case you're interested. Our big
evolutionary and educational announcements are: Stephen is teaching
at Sock Summit and at 2009 Men's Spring Knitting Retreat!!! Michael
is teaching at Article Pract and A Verb for Keeping Warm!!! Michael
is leaving Yknit to pursue other fiber disciplines. This was a
difficult decision to make, but it really does make sense because
his interests are going all over the fibersphere and he'd like the
freedom to explore and report about all of it. He's also excited
about doing video work and instructional pieces which don't really
fall under the scope of Yknit. Rest assured that Stephen is
carrying the Yknit torch onwards and upwards. AND they will both be
active on Ravelry and in the world of fiber! A great big virtual
hug and kiss to all of our lovely listeners. Keep your eyes and
ears tuned. Free Range Knitter CONTEST We have three (count 'em)
THREE copies of Free Range Knitter by the Yarn Harlot to give away.
All you need to do is tell us what is MISSING from the world of
fiber and craft instruction? What would help you free up your range
of learning? Hmmm. To enter, please leave a comment on Yknit.com or
on Ravelry the Y KNIT group discussion. Three winners will be
randomly selected from all the entries. DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS
MAY 15, 2009. We look forward to seeing what everyone has to say!
AVFKW Contest Winners Episode #18, Natural ReVerberations!: Our
randomly selected winners from the entries are: ChrisFixedKitty
(Ravelry). Chris won naturally dyed Verb fiber for spinning and the
Shaped Arch sock pattern by Marlowe Crawford. Cath (blog:
Changeling Things). Cath won naturally dyed Verb sock yarn and the
Slipstream sock pattern by Marlowe Crawford. Congratulations to our
two winners and thanks to everyone who participated! As always, a
HUGE thank you to everyone who downloads and listens to Y KNIT.
Evolution is real! YKnit? It's Darwin-ic! We used snippets of the
following songs in this episode: "Main Theme from "The Good, the
Bad and the Ugly" " performed by Ennio Morricone from A Fistful of
Film Music (Rhino Records, 1995) "Man with a Harmonica" performed
by Ennio Morricone from A Fistful of Film Music (Rhino Records,
1995) "Home on the Range" performed by Julie Andrews and Robert
Preston from Victor, Victoria (MGM/UA, 1982) "Free Range" performed
by The Fall from Free Range, CD Single (Phonogram, 1992) "A Man
Could Get Arrested" performed by Pet Shop Boys from Please
(Remastered) (Parlophone, 2001) "Brideshead Revisited" performed by
Jeremy Irons from Brideshead Revisited (Granada TV, 1981) "Martian
Hop" performed by The Ran-Dells from Brain in a Box (Rhino Records,
2000) "Dear Mr. President" performed by Resident Genius and Howard
Zinn from You Can't Blow Up A Social Relationship (Thick Records ,
2005) "Humming Chorus" performed by William Orbit from Hello,
Waveforms (Sanctuary, 2006) "A Case of You" performed by Joni
Mitchell from Blue (Reprise, 1971) "We'll Meet Again" performed by
Vera Lynn from We'll Meet Again: The Best of Vera Lynn (ASV Living
Era, 1995) "Don't Fence Me In" performed by David Byrne from Red,
Hot and Blue (Chrysalis, 1990)
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Thu February 19 2009
Episode 18: Natural ReVerberations (36:16) A Verb for Keeping Warm,
as well as its founder and owner Kristine Vejar, transcends a
simple definition. A...
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Episode 18: Natural ReVerberations (36:16) A Verb for Keeping Warm,
as well as its founder and owner Kristine Vejar, transcends a
simple definition. A business that sells naturally-dyed yarns and
fibers and all manner of tools to use those fibers (spindles,
wheels, looms, knitting patterns), it's also creating its own
unique community (in the Bay Area and online) through education and
celebration ...
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Episode 18: Natural ReVerberations (36:16) A Verb for Keeping Warm,
as well as its founder and owner Kristine Vejar, transcends a
simple definition. A business that sells naturally-dyed yarns and
fibers and all manner of tools to use those fibers (spindles,
wheels, looms, knitting patterns), it's also creating its own
unique community (in the Bay Area and online) through education and
celebration of traditions and textiles for knitters, crocheters,
spinners, weavers, dyers and all people who do labor-intensive work
with their hands. Hear how Kristine's childhood connection to
sewing and quilting took her to India and the origin of Verb's
inspiration. The following people and topics were mentioned: A Verb
for Keeping Warm online store Adrienne's Garden Blog. Adrienne is
the master builder who created the Workshop and who makes all
things online and digital for AVFKW. Aija aka sockpr0n's blog. Aija
handcrafts the Zero stitch markers that are available at the Verb
Store. Earthues Natural Dyes Krista and Pigeon Roof Studios
Stitches West, in Santa Clara 2/26 - 3/1 (where you can meet
WonderMike in person!) Slipstream and Shaped Arch sock knitting
patterns by Marlowe Crawford A Verb for Keeping Warm Ravelry Group
Cleo (nee Cleopatra), the cutest dachshund, evah, and the first of
two Verb mascots! Marcel, the cutest French Angora bunny, evah, and
the second of two Verb mascots! Kris' (aka Bockstark Knits
handspun) that hizKNITS is using for the Boyfriend Socks. For all
you bookworms, the following books are recommended by Kristine (get
ready to Google!): Books about Women, Textile History & Culture
(including the origin of Verb's name): Women's Work by Elizabeth
Wayland Barber Books about Natural Dyeing: A Dyer's Garden by Rita
Buchanan The Craft of Natural Dyeing by Jenny Dean Indigo by Jenny
Balfour Books about Fiber and Spinning: The Intentional Spinner by
Judith MacKenzie McCuin Beautiful Sheep: Portraits of Champion
Breeds by Kathryn Dun The Natural Knitter: How to Choose, Use, and
Knit Natural Fibers from Alpaca to Yak by Barbara Albright A Fine
Fleece by Lisa Lloyd Books about Weaving: Weaving Made Easy: 17
Projects Using a Simple Loom by Liz Gipson Hands on Rigid Heddle
Weaving by Betty Linn Davenport Textures and Patterns for the Rigid
Heddle Loom by Betty Linn Davenport A VERB FOR KEEPING WARM CONTEST
The first contest is for the Shaped Arch Sock Pattern by Marlowe
Craword and the fiber to spin for the socks. All you need to do is
tell us your favorite VERB FOR KEEPING WARM. The second contest is
for the Slipstream Sock Pattern and the Verb sock yarn to knit the
pattern. All you have to do is tell us your FAVORITE color in
Kristine's colorways. To enter either contest, please leave a
comment on Yknit.com or on Ravelry under the Y KNIT group
discussion. One winner will be randomly selected from all the
entries. DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS MARCH 15, 2009. We look forward
to seeing what everyone has to say! Contest Winner Episode #17, Go
West, Young Man!: Our randomly selected winner from the entries is
Chris Bogs, Chimakwa on Ravelry. His prize is already on its way to
Philly. Congratulations to our winner and thanks to everyone who
participated! The world WOULD be a better place if more men knit.
YSpin? It's where yarn comes from! As always, a HUGE thank you to
everyone who downloads and listens to Y KNIT. You hear us. You
REALLY hear us! We used snippets of the following songs in this
episode: "Theme from Jeopardy" performed by The Gamers from Game
Show Favorites (Essential Media Group, 2007) "Lunchdate" performed
by The Sisterhood of Convoluted Thinkers from Ume Sour (Darla,
2001) "Speaking My Language" performed by Leslie Tucker from In
This Room (Compass Records, 1995) "Sandhya Raga" performed by Ravi
Shankar from Inside the Kremlin (Private Music, 2004) "Toxic"
performed by Britney Spears from In the Zone (Zomba Recordings,
2003) "Textile Lunch on Moody Street" performed by the
Flanagan/Ingham Quartet from Textile Lunch (33 Jazz, 1999) "Secret
Garden" performed by Depeche Mode from A Broken Frame (Mute, 1982)
"Weave Me the Sunshine" performed by Noel Paul Stookey from One
Night Stand (Warner Brothers, 1973) "Introduction" from Star Trek:
The Original Series (Paramount, 1966) "De Colores" by Connie
Bieberach from Arco Iris MusicÃl (CD Baby, 2004)
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Sun January 11 2009
Episode 17: Go West, Young Man (33:49) The very first Men's
Knitting Retreat was held in the Spring of 2008 and featured the
hard work of QueerJoe and...
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Episode 17: Go West, Young Man (33:49) The very first Men's
Knitting Retreat was held in the Spring of 2008 and featured the
hard work of QueerJoe and KnitterGuyTed. The Fall 2008 event was
held at the Point Bonita YMCA in the Marin Headlands and the manly
magic was in full effect. The event was November 7-9, 2008 and this
audio features interviews with two of the instructors: Brian Kohler
(profes...
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Episode 17: Go West, Young Man (33:49) The very first Men's
Knitting Retreat was held in the Spring of 2008 and featured the
hard work of QueerJoe and KnitterGuyTed. The Fall 2008 event was
held at the Point Bonita YMCA in the Marin Headlands and the manly
magic was in full effect. The event was November 7-9, 2008 and this
audio features interviews with two of the instructors: Brian Kohler
(professional designer with Skacel), and Harry Wells (President of
Humboldt Handweavers and Spinners Guild). But we start things off
by chatting with Ted Myatt aka KnitterGuy (organizer and co-creator
along with Joe Wilcox aka QueerJoe of the Men's Knitting Retreats).
The Men's Fall Knitting Retreat 2008 was blown away by the
extraordinary swag we received from the following folks: Article
Pract, A Verb for Keeping Warm, Briar Rose Fibers, BrooklynTweed,
Danny Oulette Designs, Hansigurumi, HelloYarn, KnitSonya, Knotty
Naomi, Oceanwind Knits, Perchance to Knit, Schoolhouse Press,
Shelridge Farms, Spinning Loft, Tactile Fiber Arts, Unique Sheep,
Wild Geese Fibers, and Yarn Nerd. We're so not worthy!!! If you're
interested in attending the Men's Spring Knitting Retreat 2009,
give QueerJoe a shout. Contest Skacel has given us a handsome
entrelac scarf pattern designed by Brian Kohler, MFKR attendee and
instructor. The prizing includes 3 balls of Skacel's new felted
yarn called Loft. To enter, simply tell us how the world would be a
better place if more guys knit. A winner will be randomly selected
from all entrants. DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS JANUARY 31, 2009.
Contest Winners Congratulations to our winner from episode 16 with
Linda Cortright of Wild Fibers magazine, Tyler Macek. He receives a
year subscription to WF courtesy of Linda! Thanks to everyone who
entered and shared their fiber adventure stories. A big thank you
to everyone who listens, reviews, recommends and responds to YKNIT!
Without you, we're nothing. YKnit with guys? It's MANdatory! We
used snippets of the following songs in this episode: "Morning
Edition Theme" performed by BJ Leiderman (BJ Leiderman Music, 1979)
"Indy Rides the Statue" performed by John Williams and the London
Philharmonic from Raiders of the Lost Ark (The Soundtracks
Collection) (DCC, 2008) "Boys Keep Swinging" performed by David
Bowie from Lodger (RCA, 1979) "Richard's Joust - Medea Vita"
performed by John Barry from The Lion in Winter (Motion Picture
Soundtrack) (Columbia, 1968) "Jesus Baby" performed by Faith +
1from Southpark: The Complete Season Seven (Paramount, 2006)
"Holiday for Strings" performed by Walter Schumann from The Voices
of Walter Schumann (RCA, 1958) "Teacher I Need You" performed by
Elton John from Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player album
(DJM, 1973) "I'm Just Wild about Harry" performed by Al Jolson from
Golden Years of Al Jolson (Soho, 2005) "The Brian Song" performed
by Sonia Jones from The Life of Brian Motion Picture Soundtrack
(Virgin, 1979) "The Penis Song" performed by Eric Idle from The
Meaning of Life Motion Picture Soundtrack (MCA, 1983) "Go West"
performed by the Pet Shop Boys from Very (Remastered) (Parlophone,
2001)
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Sat November 15 2008
Episode 16: Talk on the Wild Side (34:00) Do you know the story
behind the fiber you're knitting, crocheting or spinning? Before it
makes it to your y...
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Episode 16: Talk on the Wild Side (34:00) Do you know the story
behind the fiber you're knitting, crocheting or spinning? Before it
makes it to your yarn pusher, all non-plant fibers most likely
belonged to a creature. Linda Cortright, editor and publisher of
Wild Fibers magazine discusses the magazine and her fiber travels.
Wild Fibers educates and promotes all aspects of the natural fiber
indust...
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Episode 16: Talk on the Wild Side (34:00) Do you know the story
behind the fiber you're knitting, crocheting or spinning? Before it
makes it to your yarn pusher, all non-plant fibers most likely
belonged to a creature. Linda Cortright, editor and publisher of
Wild Fibers magazine discusses the magazine and her fiber travels.
Wild Fibers educates and promotes all aspects of the natural fiber
industry with special emphasis on sustainable practices and
responsible use of natural resources throughout the world. While
Stephen was away traveling, Michael heard Linda speak at the
Spindles and Flyers guild in El Cerrito, CA about the Chantang
nomads of Ladakh and their cashmere goats in northern India.
Cosmically, two weeks later, the universe aligned so Stephen
enjoyed seeing Linda's presentation at Rhinebeck, aka, the New York
State Sheep and Wool Festival. Other topics discussed: The
mentioned men's pattern from the Summer 2006 issue of Wild Fibers
is not available online. (Does anyone know the name of this sweater
or have a photo? Let us know!) Wild Fibers' Breeder's Directory
Ladakh cashmere fiber available for purchase while supplies last.
Email Wild Fibers' office Wild Fibers writer's guidelines for
submissions United Nations International Year of Natural Fibres
2009 Keep the Fleece, an international competition in celebration
with the United Nations International Year of Natural Fibres
Contest (and a surprise for everyone!) Linda has given us a
one-year subscription to Wild Fibers magazine to give away. Just
let us know what sort of far-flung places has your fiber
exploration taken you, geographically, spiritually, or emotionally?
A winner will be randomly selected from all entrants. DEADLINE FOR
ENTERING THIS CONTEST IS DECEMBER 7, 2008. For those of you who
want to subscribe, Linda has offered YKNIT listeners a 10% discount
rate which is applicable to subscriptions (both new and gifted), as
well as back issues. Enter the promo code "Yknit" when you place
your order online. This offer is valid through December 1, 2008.
Contest Winners Congratulations to our winners from episode 14 with
Brooke and Maia of Tactile Fiber Arts. The new-to-spinning winner
is BeckyJean and the already-been-spinning winner is
Noricum/Andrea. Thanks to everyone who entered and shared their
stories. We love reading about your yarnie passions and hope you're
reading them too!. A big thank you to everyone who listens,
reviews, recommends and responds to YKNIT! Without you, we're
nothing. YKnit? It's a great source of fiber! We used snippets of
the following songs in this episode: "Walk on the Wildside"
performed by Lou Reed from Transformer (RCA, 1972) "Wild Thing"
performed by Tone Loc from LÅc-ed After Dark (Delicious Vinyl,
1989) "Tree Hugger" performed by The Rugburns from Taking the World
by Donkey (Manifesto, 2004) "Heat Wave" performed by Ethel Waters
from The Incomparable Ethel Waters (Okeh/Columbia, 1933) "Variation
on Genesis" and "Bounty Full of Crops" performed by Ravi Shankar
from Genesis: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
(Milan, 1986) "AÃrauyqtyn Aschy KuÃi" performed by MaÃtres de la
Dombra from Dombra du Kazakhstan (Buda Musique / Believe Digital.
2006) "Joyce No. 2" performed by Johnson Mkhalali from The
Indestructible Beat of Soweto - Volume One "Para Elisa" performed
by Los Destellos from The Roots of Chicha: Psychedelic Cumbias from
Peru (Barbes Records, 2007) "The Thing (Main Title)" by Ennio
Morricone from The Thing: Music from the Original Motion Picture
Soundtrack (Universal, 1982) "Kashmir" performed by Lez Zeppelin
from Lez Zeppelin (Emanation, 2007) "Kashmir" performed by Rockabye
Baby! from Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Led Zeppelin (Baby
Rock Records, 2006) "Born to Be Wild" performed by Steppenwolf from
Steppenwolf Gold (ABC/Dunhill, 1971) "The Wild Boys" performed by
Duran Duran from The Wild Boys (Capitol, 1984)
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Sun October 26 2008
Episode 15: "Quick, Call KnitOneOne!" (32:52) SÃle (pronounced
Sheila) Convery is the hostess with the most-est, creator and Queen
Bee of KnitOneOne,...
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Episode 15: "Quick, Call KnitOneOne!" (32:52) SÃle (pronounced
Sheila) Convery is the hostess with the most-est, creator and Queen
Bee of KnitOneOne, a nexus of crafting know-how in Berkeley, CA.
More than a community organizer, SÃle has catalyzed a community of
learning, fun and friendship for knitters and crafters of every
stripe. Sitting on the cheery studio's back patio, she shared how
KnitO...
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Episode 15: "Quick, Call KnitOneOne!" (32:52) SÃle (pronounced
Sheila) Convery is the hostess with the most-est, creator and Queen
Bee of KnitOneOne, a nexus of crafting know-how in Berkeley, CA.
More than a community organizer, SÃle has catalyzed a community of
learning, fun and friendship for knitters and crafters of every
stripe. Sitting on the cheery studio's back patio, she shared how
KnitOneOne came to be. In addition, some of the fabulous KnitOneOne
instructors share their thoughts on this special place. A few of
instructors and friends of KnitOneOne: Jesse Loesberg, aka Yarn Boy
Tammy George, aka PuNk rAwK pUrL Sonya Philip aka KnitSonya Kate
Freeman aka Speedy Needle Kira, aka Kira K Designs Julie, aka
Cocoknits Designs Emily Jan, timbuktu design, website designer
Nancy Friedman", naming and tagline Women's Cancer Resource Center
(SÃle met Kate at the Yarn Divas group here) East Bay Poodle
Rescue CALLING ALL GUY KNITTERS! The Men's Fall Knitting Retreat
will be held during November 7-9, 2008 at the Point Bonita YMCA
Center. More details can be found on Ravelry or on MenWhoKnit.com.
Please tell all the crafty guys in your life to get in touch with
us if they'd like to participate. And if you know any businesses
who'd like to donate yarn, patterns, tools or fiber, please put
them in touch with us. Contest Winners Episode #13, YKnitalong:
GlennaC (Ravelry) won a signed tote and a signed copy of Knitalong
by Larissa & Martin Brown. It has made it's way to Canadialand.
Congratulations to our winner and thanks to everyone for sharing
your Knitalong spinning tales. Always, a HUGE thank you to everyone
who downloads and listens to Y KNIT. YKnitOneOne? It's all about
the shortbread, baby! We used snippets of the following songs in
this episode: "Turquoise" performed by Milt Buckner from Send Me
Softly (Capitol, 1957) "John Naughton's Reel / Another Paddy Fahy
Reel" performed by Martin Hayes And Dennis Cahill from The Lonesome
Touch (Green Linnet, 1997) "Oh Sheila" performed by Ready for the
World from Ready for the World (MCA, 1985) "She Can Knit" performed
by The Clancy Brothers And Tommy Makem And Their Families from
Irish Folk Songs and Airs (1994, Legacy International) "Do You
Believe In Magic?" performed by the Lovin' Spoonful from Do You
Believe In Magic? (Kama Sutra, 1965) "Broken Monitors" performed by
B. Fleischmann from Humbucking Coil (Morr Music, 2006) "Ball O'
Yarn" performed by Martin Carthy with Dave Swarbrick from Second
Album (Topic, 1993) "Sheila" performed by Tommy Roe from Greatest
Hits (Curb, 1970) "Hair" performed by the Cowsills from Painting
the Day: The Angelic Psychedelia of the Cowsills (El Records, 2006)
"SÃle" performed by Reeltime from Song Of The Green Linnet (Green
Linnet, 2000) "ONE ONE Pennie" performed by Oscar James (with
digital drop-ins from SÃle) from The Power of Courage (KOJ
Productions, 2004)
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