Mon, 27 February 2023
While 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 to everyone who has been on this ELEVEN year podcasting journey with me! It has been quite the adventure with lots of bumps along the way, but I appreciate each and every one of you who has downloaded, listened, shared, or otherwise connected with me through the podcast over the years. Take a quick trip down memory lane as I reflect back on that first episode! You’ve Arrived At Your Destination
Drive
Road Trips
Your Mileage May Vary
Come Find Me on the Interwebs
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Fri, 10 February 2023
While 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
You’ve Arrived At Your Destination
Drive
Road Trips
Trip Planner
Your Mileage May Vary
Come Find Me on the Interwebs
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Fri, 9 September 2022
Please note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites.
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Drive
Road Trips
Off-roading
Your Mileage May Vary
Come Find Me on the Interwebs
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Fri, 13 May 2022
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Road Trips
Trip Planner
Backseat Drivers
The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Mon, 28 February 2022
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Road Trips
Your Mileage May Vary
I wrap up this episode with thoughts around how to balance the heaviness of world events with taking action and taking care of oneself.
Backseat Drivers
The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Thu, 30 December 2021
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Rearview Mirror
Trip Planner
Backseat Drivers
The twins say "Happy New Year!", but do not make an appearance this episode.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Thu, 14 October 2021
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Road Trips
Backseat Drivers
The twins say "hello", but do not make an appearance this episode.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Fri, 10 September 2021
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
 A little girl stole her mother's freshly knitted striped hat
 A new pair of stripey socks
Drive
Road Trips
Your Mileage May Vary/Trip Planner
 Yarn for V-Back Tee
Backseat Drivers
The twins share their current projects with a bit of podcasting before bed
 The girls say "hi!"
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Tue, 27 July 2021
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Road Trips
Your Mileage May Vary
Backseat Drivers
The twins do not join me this time, but say hello!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Wed, 7 July 2021
Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 115 - I'm Just a Knitter Who Loves Her Yarn and Her Needles
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Road Trips
Trip Planner and Your Mileage May Vary
I ramble a bit about being a process knitter vs. a product knitter - having lots of WIPs or focusing on one project at a time. I mention some plans for upcoming projects:
Backseat Drivers
The twins do not join me this time, but say hello!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Wed, 16 June 2021
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Check Engine Light/Road Maps
Road Trips
Backseat Drivers
The twins join me after the music to talk about their current knitting projects
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Thu, 13 May 2021
Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry
Vanilla Sock - Patons Kroy - Fern Rose Jaquards
Trip Planning I talk about planning for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party and other Summertime Make-alongs
Road Trips
Your Mileage May Vary I discuss various knitting trends that started to emerge while I was on the sidelines - mohair, minis, and speckled yarn Backseat Drivers The twins share a joke from the Spark Shorts Purl (Disney+) and talk a little about an episode of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Amazon Prime) Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Wed, 7 April 2021
Join me for a mid-week episode of the podcast - Take 3! Please note - none of the links are to pages on Ravelry.com due to accessibility issues currently present on the site as of the time of this recording. You've Arrived At Your Destination North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website
Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry
Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel Road Maps I discuss choosing colors for color work knitting and mention Melissa Leapman's Mastering Color Knitting. Your Mileage May Vary I talk about finding one's knitting spark when life is throwing us curveballs - expectedly or unexpectedly. Backseat Drivers Stay tuned after the music for a clip of the twins chatting about knitting. Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Tue, 9 March 2021
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome back to the world of podcasting after the last episode! This episode, I share a finished object, talk about my current project, and blather on a bit about needle organization. My little co-hosts make a return appearance at the end of the show. You've Arrived at Your Destination (with a couple Check Engine Lights along the way!) Crazyheart by Tanis Lavallee - Tanis Fiber Arts website Crazyheart Ravelry Project Page Drive North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website North Shore Ravelry Project Page Your Mileage May Vary How do you store your needles? Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Instagram - ndjen04 Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast |
Wed, 24 February 2021
**Update - 3/5/2021 - a listener brought to my attention that the links below were not working. Hopefully the technical issues have been fixed! :-) Four years, four months and a week ago was the last time I recorded an episode of the podcast. After all this time, my knitting spark has finally turned back into a (small) flame and I have been inspired to return to the podcast to share! **Please note - all Ravelry links will be clearly labeled as such** You've Arrived at Your Destination Little Camaro by Tanis Lavalee - Tanis Fiber Arts website Little Camaro Ravelry Project Page Mini Last Unicorn - Bad Wolf Girl Studios Etsy Shop Mini Last Unicorn Ravelry Project Page
Drive Crazyheart by Tanis Lavallee - Tanis Fiber Arts website Crazyheart Ravelry Project Page
Trip Planner North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio DK Bean & Olive by Andrea Mowry - Drea Renee Knits website Bean & Olive Grown-Up by Andrea Mowry - Drea Renee Knits website
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_WFH_Edition_-_Episode_107_-_a.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 11:18am EDT |
Wed, 1 June 2016
I'm BAAAACCCCKKKK in the Saddle! Three months and a day between episodes. Boy am I glad to be back at the microphone. Not much progress to share on the knitting front, so I share my plans to get my knitting mojo back this summer with ALL THE KALs. We also have a special guest for the last segment or two :-) You've Arrived at Your Destination Puerperium Cardigan - newborn size Drive & Trip Planner Stash Dash with TheKnitGirllls Graduate Your Stash KAL with Kino Knits Batter Up KAL with In a Sknit Great Outdoors KAL with Knitting Butterflies Splash Pad Party with Down Cellar Studio PALKAL with ACTually Knitting Go Buffalo! Offroading Cross Stitching Thank you for all of the kind words and well wishes following the four year pod-iversary in February and the birth of our daughters the following day! Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - ndjen04 Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_105_-_You_Would_Think_This_Would_Be_Like_Riding_a_Bike.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 9:14pm EDT |
Mon, 29 February 2016
Four years ago today on Leap Day 2012, I turned on the voice memo app on my phone and the Commuter Knitter Podcast was born. Thank you for a wonderful FOUR years!! :-) You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive Repaired Carlos' Fighting Irish Mittens Puerperium Cardigan - newborn size Neutral
Traffic Report Some new podcasts for you to enjoy! In a Sknit - rebooted as a one-woman video podcast with krisluvswool Cultivate and Create - with mrsshoo (formerly of In a Sknit) Thank you for a great four years of podcasting! Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_104_-_Four_Years_Ago_Today_A_Podcast_Was_Born.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:35pm EDT |
Sat, 2 January 2016
Happy New Year! Thank you all for a wonderful 2015 and here's to a great 2016!! You've Arrived at Your Destination Drive Gauge Matters in Crochet, too!
Party Bus Dusting off the Party Bus to give away a copy of Skein Watch Socks by Kinoknits Mary recently started a podcast of her own. I've listened to the first few episodes and this one will definitely find its way into my rotation!
Enter to win in the Ravelry Group - Contest will close January 10th
Rearview Mirror
Recap of 2015 Goals
New-to-me Yarn Dyers added to the stash in 2015:
Looking ahead to 2016
Balance is the key word for this year
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_103_-_Looking_at_2015_in_the_Rearview_Mirror.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 11:06am EDT |
Sat, 5 December 2015
A little late in getting this episode out to you all, but I hope you enjoy! Your Mileage May Vary Does the shorter daylight time in the winter months impact your knitting or crafting time? You've Arrived at Your Destination Drive
Trip Planner Recreating a blanket that my great-grandma crocheted for me as a baby that was handed down to my middle brother
Party Bus Dusting off the Party Bus to give away a copy of Skein Watch Socks by Kinoknits **Note - after recording the episode, Mary let me know that she recently started a podcast of her own. I've listened to the first few episodes and this one will definitely find its way into my rotation!
Enter to win in the Ravelry Group
Offroading Carlos and I ventured up to Boston for the ND-BC game at Fenway Park and had a wonderful time!
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_102_-_All_Crochet_All_the_Time.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 10:06am EDT |
Wed, 23 September 2015
This episode I am grateful for reaching 100 episodes, recap my 2015 goals, and share several new WIPs that have been under wraps for a bit. Stay tuned after the closing music for some previously unaired audio from the "sound check" before the pilot episode.
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_100_-_Speechless.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:50pm EDT |
Fri, 7 August 2015
Three FOs, a couple WIPs and a lot of WIP-talking
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast One Twisted Adventure - blog post from One Twisted Tree These would count for ACTually KNITting's PALKAL Hitofude - Take Two
Drive Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going
Where Shall We Go Today? A new segment to answer your questions. This week I talk all about my WIPs.
Road Trips STITCHES Midwest - this weekend! Stitch N Pitch at Citifield - August 16 Western CT Yarn Crawl - September NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_98_-_Take_Two.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 7:23pm EDT |
Sun, 5 July 2015
Socks as far as the eye can see! And Jen is a cheater...
You've Arrived at Your Destination Rainbows Flying Off the Needles
Drive Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going
#operationclearthesockneedles Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree Whiz Bang by MrsShoo from the In a Sknit podcast in Quaere Fibre Sparkle Sock in Vincent & The Doctor Two Lane Highway Rage Socks in Voolenvine Yarns stored in my glove box in my Stitched by Jessalu BBT bag. Little Mount Yarn Co. Exploding TARDIS
Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast
Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week I talk about non-wool based sock yarns
Blue Moon Fiber Arts - Sock Candy
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Rearview Mirror Answered a question from the contest thread from earlier this year - DebKnits2 asked about my favorite project
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_97_-_There_is_All_Sorts_of_Cheating_Happening_in_This_Episode.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 6:43pm EDT |
Sat, 20 June 2015
This week I overcame technical difficulties to share lots of WIPs, an FO for Stash Dash, and a brief chat about how I care for my socks
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White
Total meterage for Stash Dash - 893.6 meters
Drive Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going
The Ultimate Nerd Scarf (formerly Big Bang Theory Scarf) out of hibernation Graph Paper website - Thank you to Larry in our Ravelry Group for sharing! I mention the Around Your Neck KAL with Suburban Stitcher and Must Stash podcasts
Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree
Two Lane Highway Rage Socks in Voolenvine Yarns stored in my glove box in my Stitched by Jessalu BBT bag.
Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast
Swirl E. Socks in One Twisted Tree Variegated Twist
Whiz Bang by MrsShoo from the In a Sknit podcast in Quaere Fibre Sparkle Sock in Vincent & The Doctor
Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week I talk about how I care for my socks
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
I-91 Shop Hop - June 25th-28th Green Mountain Spinnery (Putney, VT) Handknits (Brattleboro, VT) Sheep & Shawl (Deerfield, MA) Northampton Wools (Northampton, MA) WEBS (Northampton, MA) Marji's Yarncrafts (Granby, CT) Creative Fibers LLC (Windsor, CT) Village Wool (Glastonbury, CT) Country Yarns (Wallingford, CT) Knit New Haven (New Haven, CT) The Yarn Barn LLC (Woodbridge, CT) The Yarn Basket (Branford, CT)
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_96_-_Fingers_Crossed.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 6:15pm EDT |
Fri, 5 June 2015
This week it's a lot of smack talk about Stash Dash, lots of knitting, how to battle second sock syndrome, and a bit of offroading at the end. Enjoy! You've Arrived at Your Destination
Tan House Brook Shawl by Boston Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast This project could have counted for PALKAL with ACTuallyKnitting podcast if I had waited until June 1st to finish
Total meterage for Stash Dash - 660.4
The LIST:
Drive Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going
The Ultimate Nerd Scarf (formerly Big Bang Theory Scarf) out of hibernation Graph Paper website - Thank you to Larry in our Ravelry Group for sharing!
Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Two Lane Highway Rage Socks in Voolenvine Yarns
Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast
Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week I talk about second sock syndrome and how to overcome it Shoutout to KDLB - Kristine from the Yarnings Podcast
Melissa Morgan Oakes - 2-at-a-time Socks
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Offroading Carlos and I are missing Disney World and help bring the Mouse home through podcasts
I-91 Shop Hop - June 25th-28th Green Mountain Spinnery (Putney, VT) Handknits (Brattleboro, VT) Sheep & Shawl (Deerfield, MA) Northampton Wools (Northampton, MA) WEBS (Northampton, MA) Marji's Yarncrafts (Granby, CT) Creative Fibers LLC (Windsor, CT) Village Wool (Glastonbury, CT) Country Yarns (Wallingford, CT) Knit New Haven (New Haven, CT) The Yarn Barn LLC (Woodbridge, CT) The Yarn Basket (Branford, CT)
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_95_-_Fueling_my_Competitive_Fire.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:26pm EDT |
Sat, 23 May 2015
Converting Toe-Up/Cuff-Down
Drive Just like Prairie Girl Susie of the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast, I am holding WIPS as part of my Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group Jasmin and I have a friendly wager going Big Bang Theory Scarf out of hibernation Graph Paper website - Thank you to Larry in our Ravelry Group for sharing! Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio podcast. This project could count for PALKAL with ACTuallyKnitting podcast or the Around Your Neck KAL with Suburban Stitcher Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree
Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week I (attempt to) answer the frequently asked question of how I convert cuff-down patterns to toe-up
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
I-91 Shop Hop - June 25th-28th Green Mountain Spinnery (Putney, VT)
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_94_-_One_Stitch_at_a_Time.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 10:04am EDT |
Mon, 11 May 2015
Heels and Toes this week!
Drive Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree Stash Dash strategizing - Details in TheKnitGirllls group September Morn - In a Sknit BabycocktailsKAL
Trip Planner Big Bang Theory Scarf out of hibernation
Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the several episodes, we are chatting about socks. This week is all about heels and toes - well, mostly heels
Clementine Socks with a Garter Stitch heel flap
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_93_-_Cheerful_Chatter_About_Knitting.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 9:24am EDT |
Sat, 18 April 2015
This week it's all about gauge!
You've Arrived at Your Destination Rainbow Socks for Carlos in White Birch Fiber Arts Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow Thanks again to Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls for a podcast-friendly name for this color way :-)
Drive Stash Dash strategizing
Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the next several episodes, we are going to chat about socks. This episode the discussion is all about yarn and needles.
This week we talk about how much gauge can change the outcome of your socks.
Spring Forward 2.0 - One Twisted Tree
I mention my Valentine Socks out of Must Stash Yarns from the kit with Suburban Stitcher and Vintage Rose
Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away!
Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015 Kent Needle Arts Retreat - Kent, Connecticut - May 16-17, 2015
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_92_-_Just_Right_Like_Goldilocks.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:14am EDT |
Sat, 14 March 2015
Rainbows, rainbows everywhere this week!
You've Arrived At Your Destination Rainbow Vanilla Socks in Quaere Fibre 10 Stripe Rainbow. Vanilla toe-up socks with Megan Williams' OMG Heel
Drive Rainbow Socks for Carlos in White Birch Fiber Arts Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow
Road Maps Over the course of the next several episodes, we are going to chat about socks. This episode the topic is where to get started.
Clara Parkes Knitters Book of Socks Ann Budd Sock Knitting Master Class
The Party Bus - complete with snow tires! - Winners Announced Celebrating 3 years of podcasting with a month-long giveaway in the Ravelry Group! Aila Grace Shawl from Jennifer Lassonde Dream in Color Everlasting Sock Fix-A-Stitch - a regular and lace set
Traffic Report Congratulations to Danie on her expansion of One Twisted Tree to include beautiful hand-dyed yarn. The first update took place on March 13 - can't wait to see what Danie has in store for the future!
Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_90_-_The_Rainbows_Arent_Done_With_Me_Yet.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 7:54pm EDT |
Thu, 26 February 2015
You've Arrived At Your Destination Sorin by IrishGirlieKnits in Dragonfly Fibers Corgi Flax by TinCanKnits in Dream in Color Everlasting DK Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift
Drive
Valentine Socks in Must Stash Yarns Je T'aime Rainbow Vanilla Socks in Quaere Fibre 10 Stripe Rainbow. Vanilla toe-up socks with Megan Williams' OMG Heel I mention the Suburban Stitcher Rainbow Along
Rearview Mirror Checking in on my 2015 goals - so far so good!
Road Maps Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis. Earlier this week I reviewed Dream in Color Everlasting DK, which I knit up in Flax by TinCanKnits
The Party Bus - complete with snow tires! Celebrating 3 years of podcasting with a month-long giveaway in the Ravelry Group! Aila Grace Shawl from Jennifer Lassonde Dream in Color Everlasting Sock Fix-A-Stitch - a regular and lace set
Road Trips Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_89_-_Rainbows_Flying_Off_The_Needles.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 3:38pm EDT |
Mon, 9 February 2015
This week I continue tallying the WIP count, review Silver Spun yarn and put snow tires on the Party Bus. Enjoy!
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Drive Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift
Road Maps Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis. During the Blizzard I posted a review of Feel Good Yarn Company's Silver Spun
The Party Bus - complete with snow tires! Celebrating 3 years of podcasting with a month-long giveaway! Aila Grace Shawl from Jennifer Lassonde
Traffic Report Congrats to Ravelry for reaching 5 million registered users! I mention that I have been listening to the back catalogue of Cast On
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_88_-_The_Surprise_is_the_Best_Part.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:24am EDT |
Wed, 21 January 2015
This week I keep tally of my WIPs, mention some beach-inspired yarn, and recap Vogue Knitting Live 2015 - enjoy!
You've Arrived At Your Destination Your Heart is Full of Unwashed Socks - You're a Mean One socks Straight as an Arrow Hat in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK I mention Club Dragonfly
Sorin by IrishGirlieKnits in Dragonfly Fibers Corgi Evergreen Socks by Madeline Gannon of The Little Mount Yarn Company The hashtag is #EvergreenSocksKAL on Instagram. I am knitting these out of Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Giving Tree Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift
Road Maps Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis. Last week, I reviewed A Good Yarn Sarasota's Exclusive Yarn from Lorna's Laces
Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - Seamless Knit Doll class with Susan B. Anderson (and BostonJen!) We met up with Maria from Subway Knits and Kristen from Yarngasm in the One Geek to Craft Them All booth The Stephen & Steven Mix Tape Tour fashion show was a lot of fun!
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_87_-_Quite_Literal.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:22am EDT |
Wed, 7 January 2015
The first episode of 2015 recorded from the comfort of my living room. I mention that I am wearing my Dark & Stormy to keep warm
You've Arrived At Your Destination Your Heart is Full of Unwashed Socks - You're a Mean One socks Spacious OMG Heel by Megan Williams from the Expanding CommuKnitty socks. I couldn't find a free-standing pattern for this version of the OMG heel, but if there is one, please let me know. Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off
WIPs, WIPs, and more WIPs - #WIPcrackin15 and #WIPknitdown2015 I mention Sarah from In a sKnit and Amy from Stockinette Zombies
Needle Inventory
Trip Planner Cross Stitch pattern for Carlos's Valentine's Day gift
Commuter Knitter Finish-along - winners announced Wollmeise from my stash
Cargo Annual Airing Out of the Stash:
All put away:
My Yarn Stash March 2007
Flash Your Stash thread on Ravelry
Road Maps Be sure to keep an eye on the blog for reviews and other posts coming out on a more regular basis. Last week, I reviewed Manos Lace
Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - Seamless Knit Doll class with Susan B. Anderson (and BostonJen!)
Welcome to any new listeners who have recently found the podcast. And thank you to the Knitmores for featuring the show in their 12 Days of Podcasts last week!
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_86_-_Annual_Airing_Out_of_the_Stash.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 7:32pm EDT |
Thu, 1 January 2015
A retrospective of my 2014 yarn crafting adventures and a look ahead to 2015. Recorded on Monday, December 29th, 2014. Released January 1, 2015 - Happy New Year!
You've Arrived At Your Destination 2014 Finished Objects (no, you cannot do the same organizing in the stash page that you can in the project page and queue) 4 pairs of socks - 3 for me, 1 for Carlos 2 sweaters - Hitofude and Ginny's Cardigan 3 kids' sweaters 1 hat 1 cowl 1 bedspread
I mention The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin podcast and their "Legend-Prairie" project.
14 WIPs started in 2014 Oranje Elfe Pomme de pin 6 pairs Socks, socks and more socks 2 hats 1 Kids' sweater 1 pair mitts 1 shawl
Rearview Mirror - 2014 Goals Bring back old WIPs - of the 12 FOs this year, 3 were old WIPs, but the Mario Blanket should count for quite a few! More socks for me - 3 new pairs added to the sock drawer Thoughtful with yarn purchases - I did well up until recently Expand my skills The one I couldn't remember was to knit more sweaters for myself - finished 2 and cast on 3 more
Trip Planner - 2015 Goals
Knit through my 30 (!!) WIPs - tackle them one at a time to chip away at them Knit from stash Knit from pattern library More socks for Carlos Sweater or vest for Carlos Finish cross stitch projects
Road Map to Achieve 2015 Goals Search within myself - a theme for me both inside and outside my crafting life Shopping from my WIPs, stash and pattern library
Road Trips CT Sheep and Wool Stitch n Pitch Stitches East (which, sadly, has been cancelled for 2015 in Hartford) Rhinebeck
Thank you to all of you for a wonderful 2014 and a great year for the podcast despite the bumpy ride
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_85_-_Looking_at_2014_in_the_Rearview_Mirror.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:13pm EDT |
Thu, 16 October 2014
Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released
Elfe - #sknitalong14 with Kristi and Sarah from In a Sknit
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock
Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014
Down Cellar Studio Pig Skin Party
Party Bus
Winner announced!
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-) The coupon code runs through November 1st.
There is also a giveaway in the Ravelry group for Sock Architecture by Lara Neel running through October 23rd.
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Learn to Spin with Janel Laidman The Other Side of Weldon's Practical Needlework with Franklin Habit If You Can Draw It, You Can Design It with Patty Lyons
Road Trips
NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th. Mom and I will be there. Don't forget to say hi if you see me wandering
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_82_-_Fingers_Crossed.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:04pm EDT |
Wed, 1 October 2014
This week I have a little bit of knitting, a lot of planning, a new yarn to share with you, and I get a bit personal. Enjoy!
Drive
DNF - Basic Fingerless Mitts - too warm at the game to wear them any way. Stay tuned for cooler temperatures
Worked on Ginny's Cardigan button band.
Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released
Elfe - #sknitalong14 with Kristi and Sarah from In a Sknit
Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014
Trip Planner To Knit List or "Getting My Rear in Gear"
Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Down Cellar Studio Pig Skin Party
Traffic Report Red Barn Yarn Name That Yarn contest. More details on the Commuter Knitter blog how you can request a free sample of the yarn as well as enter the contest. Good luck!
Offroading This week I get a bit personal about my love of Notre Dame.
Party Bus Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-) The coupon code runs through November 1st.
There is also a giveaway in the Ravelry group for Sock Architecture by Lara Neel running through October 23rd.
Road Trips
STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Check out Maria's Road to Rhinebeck series on the Subway Knits blog and podcast. Really great interviews to get you geared up for the festival!
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_81_-_Thats_My_Story_And_Im_Sticking_to_It.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 7:00am EDT |
Tue, 16 September 2014
Drive Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Two Lane Highway Rage by Sarah Stevens of Oh! Loops yarn & Fiber By Design podcast in Voolenvine Yarns (and it's Blitzed Fingering, not Glitz - oops) by Kristin from YarnGasm podcast
Actually Knitting PALKAL - the official dates are July 1 - October 1, 2014
Test knit - more to come when the pattern is released
Finish-Along until the end of 2014 - #ckfal2014 I think I need to make some lists like I did for Stash Dash - one for this and one for the Down Cellar Studio PigSkinParty. Thank you to cozycapecottage for posting about the FAL on her blog.
Party Bus Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock
Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-) The coupon code runs through November 1st.
Don't forget about the giveaway for Mystic Shawls full review on the blog that runs until September 17th - just one day left!
Road Maps Review of New American Knits by Amy Christoffers. Thank you to F+W Media and Interweave Press for providing a copy for my review.
By Amy Christoffers Interweave / F+W; $24.99
Traffic Report Podcasts I Enjoy - Video Edition
Road Trips Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_79_-_Socks_as_Far_as_the_Eye_Can_See.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:58pm EDT |
Tue, 9 September 2014
Drive Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie. I used Megan Williams' OMG heel
Down Cellar Studio PigSkinParty
Two Lane Highway Rage by Sarah Stevens of Oh! Loops yarn & Fiber By Design podcast in Voolenvine Yarns (and it's Blitzed Fingering, not Glitz - oops) by Kristin from YarnGasm podcast
Actually Knitting PALKAL - the official dates are July 1 - October 1, 2014
Party Bus
Exploding Vanilla TARDIS socks in Little Mount Yarn Co Wanderer Sock Check out the Ravelry group for a chance to win a skein of the yarn and a set of gnome stitch markers.
There is also a coupon code for 15% off your entire purchase from the Little Mount Yarn Co. Etsy shop for Commuter Knitter listeners, but you'll have to tune into the episode for that ;-)
Don't forget about the giveaway for Mystic Shawls full review on the blog that runs until September 17th.
Trip Planner Finish-along in the podcast group - thanks to maggievienna for the suggestion! If you have projects started before September 1 and need some motivation to finish them before the end of the year, then join us!
That said, I still have the itch to cast on Elfe for the #sknitalong with Kristi and Sarah from In a Sknit
Traffic Report Podcasts I Enjoy - Audio Edition 2014 Stay tuned to the blog later this week for the Video edition of the list
Road Trips Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_78_-_Not_Quite_Like_Riding_a_Bike.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:39pm EDT |
Mon, 1 September 2014
Drive Ginny's Cardigan in a Fat Squirrel Project Bag Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin in a One Twisted Tree bag by Susie's co-host Danie
Trip Planner
Your Mileage May Vary Who knows what I was trying to ask during this segment? Really just thinking aloud about monogamous knitting vs. polyamorous knitting. Maybe we should call it focused knitting? Anyway, if you could follow my train of thought, feel free to share in this week's episode thread in the Ravelry group.
Road Maps Check out the blog for a review of Modern Baby Crochet by Stacey Trock Don't forget about the giveaway for Mystic Shawls full review on the blog
Road Trips Lots of goodies! Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm Western CT Yarn Crawl - Facebook - September 26-28th STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th NYS Sheep and Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_77_-_A_Valiant_Effort.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:43pm EDT |
Wed, 20 August 2014
Hitofude out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Volga for Camp Loopy Project 2 TheKnitGirllls Stash Dash 2014
Drive
Purloining my own show notes from last year when I talked about subbing a different yarn that is not the same gauge: How to substitute yarn of a different gauge in a pattern. A little bit of math is involved, but it's not too difficult.
Pattern gauge - 4 sts per inch
Personal gauge - 4.5 - 5 sts per inch
Stitches at the bust to get desired size, which in this case for me is 34:
x sts/34" = 5sts/1"
x = 34*5
x = 170 sts
This will be the number of stitches needed across bust to get the desired 34" bust measurement. Next, look through the pattern to find which size gives that number of stitches at the bust. Use the numbers for that size in order to get the size I want.
Rearview Mirror Camp Loopy 2013 - where are they now?
Road Maps Review of Mystic Shawls by Anna Dalvi, released by Cooperative Press Check out my full review on the blog with a chance to win an e-copy for yourself!
Hop on the Party Bus Congratulations to the winder of the giveaway for a cube sock bag by Sue and Sandy of Prairie Bag Works on Etsy. Thank you again to Sue and Sandy for providing the bag for the giveaway!
Road Trips Bridgewater Country Fair - August 15-17, 2014 Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th NYS Sheep & Wool - Rhinebeck, NY - October 18th-19th
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_76_-_Crazy_Talk_for_a_Monday_Morning.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:54pm EDT |
Sun, 13 July 2014
You've Arrived At Your Destination Winding Cable Knee Socks - Camp Loopy #1 finished with one day to spare! 515 yds / 471 m done for Stash Dash brings my total to 851 yds / 778 m Bridgewater Country Fair I mention Michelle from the ACTually Knitting Podcast I talk a bit about podcasters being competitive with one another. I mention the Knitmore Girls, In a Sknit, Knitting Butterflies, and the Prairie Girls - all of whom have competitive spirits
Drive Hitofude out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Volga for Camp Loopy Project 2
Current square count (as of recording) - 207/252 squares crocheted; 165 seamed up. Decided to start seaming and ran with that motivation while it lasts!
Trip Planner Camp Loopy #3 - favorite color I chose the Three Irish Girls Kells Sport Merino in Land of Happy. I will knit either Ginny's Cardigan or Pomme de pin.
Rearview Mirror Camp Loopy 2013 - where are they now? And So Are You? by Rose Beck
Hop on the Party Bus Congratulations to the winner of the InfiniTAM by Deborah Tomasello! New Giveaway for a cube sock bag by Sue and Sandy of Prairie Bag Works on Etsy
Road Trips Bridgewater Country Fair - August 15-17, 2014 Stitch N Pitch at CitiField - September 14th @ 1:10 pm Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 26-28th STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_75_-_Which_Comes_First_-_The_Project_or_the_Yarn_.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 10:05pm EDT |
Tue, 10 June 2014
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy Monkey Socks with OMG heel from Blurred Lines by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies
Drive Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde (BostonJen from Down Cellar Studio) Cambridge Shawl by Carol Sunday Project #1 - Winding Cable Socks in Cascade Heritage Paints in Briar Rose
Hop on the Party Bus Enter in the group to win a copy of InfiniTAM by Deborah Tomasello
Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop - June 26-29 - Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_73_-_Note_to_Self.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 3:48pm EDT |
Sun, 18 May 2014
The Monkeys that started as Pomatomus in Holiday Yarns
Trip Planner
Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Cambridge Shawl by Carol Sunday Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy
New Projects for this summer: Barrett by Veronik Avery Pomme de Pin by Amy Christoffers Tan House Brook by Jen of Down Cellar Studio
Project #1 - Winding Cable Socks in Cascade Heritage Paints in Briar Rose
Road Trip Recap/Cargo Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival - April 26th - Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon CT Sheep buttons from Nifty Thrifty Dry Goods
Carlos's Birthday Trip to WEBS
Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop - June 26-29 - Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October 9th-12th
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_72_-_Summer_Plans.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 9:02pm EDT |
Fri, 18 April 2014
Drive
Oranje in Frabjous Fibers Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter. New LYS in Newtown, CT - The Sheep Shoppe!! (Facebook page) Rainbow Dash Skyp Rib Socks - yarn from Cuppycake Yarnz on Etsy. I mention EmilyStraw from the Knitting Butterflies Podcast and Susie from the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast Monkey by Cookie A in Lorna's Laces Solemate
Cargo Holiday Yarns Flock Sock - a surprise from my husband!
Your Mileage May Vary What are your preferred sock needles? DPN's, magic loop, 2 circs, small circs? Let us know in this week's episode thread in the Ravelry group
Road Maps I talk about winding yarn twice to relieve some of the tension in the cake of yarn - thank you to a wonderful listener for the suggestion! I mention the Dark Matter Knits podcast by Elizabeth Green Musselman
Traffic Report Deborah Tomasello is writing a book about our knitting stories. If you are interested in contributing please send an email to Deborah (coedeborah [at] aol [dot] com) with the following: Name____________________________________________ Please contribute to this book effort. My idea is to gather experiences from the knitting/crocheting community around the world and compile them into a book. We all have so much in common. It will be fun to read our sisters’ and brothers’ experiences: Write a one-page summary that includes one or more of the following: Why I knit* Unfortunately, I will not be able to use all of the submissions. If I choose to use yours, I will notify you and present you with a permission to publish form for your signature. Thank you, and have fun! Deborah Tomasello
Road Trips Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival - April 26th - Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon CT STITCHES East - Hartford, CT - October
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_71_-_Knitters_Guilt__Moving_Forward.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 9:35pm EDT |
Sat, 15 February 2014
You've Arrived At Your Destination Lucy Takes Manhattan out of Jill Draper Makes Stuff. Lovey Dovey Honey Cowl in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK. Dana is also the co-hostess of the Just One More Row podcast Long Tail Cast On with two strands
Drive Straight as an Arrow Hat in Unwind Yarn Company Touring DK
Cargo Yarns in my stash that I am destashing
Your Mileage May Vary How should I store my partially used balls of yarn? Rewind out of the cake & back to a skein? Leave as is?
Ravellenics 2014 - Team Sasquatch
Offroading The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery - Once Upon a Time Sampler XStitchMyHeart on Etsy - Star Wars (since I'm posting this after Valentine's Day, I am happy to report that Carlos LOVES the cross-stitch and can't wait to hang it up in his room) WeeLittleStitches - Amy & Sheldon Super Mario World Cross Stitch
Traffic Report
Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_70_-_The_Groundhog_Was_Right.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 7:32pm EDT |
Mon, 20 January 2014
Back after my Christmas/New Year hiatus. Drive I take a detour to talk about the Downcast app I mention the Knitmore Girls Matchy-Matchy KAL and Knitting in Circles Stripey Socks for Carlos out of Patons Kroy Lucy Takes Manhattan out of Jill Draper Makes Stuff. Unfortunately I am (was) not able to make it to Vogue Knitting Live this weekend. Check Engine Light Cargo Chatting a little about stash management Flash Your Stash thread on Ravelry Offroading The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery - Once Upon a Time Sampler Carpool Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_69_-_Pardon_the_Interruption.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 10:53am EDT |
Mon, 16 December 2013
Here we are at the final episode for 2013. I look back at 2013 and look forward to 2014. See you in the New Year! You've Arrived at Your Destination I recap some of the highlights of my 22(!!) finished objects for this year Neutral Let's talk about some UFOs/WIPs that I'd like to bring back into rotation next year Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig For Good by Megan Williams Trip Planner Browsing through my queue and pondering what's next Cargo Chatting a little about stash Party Bus Winners announced for the Thankful Giveaway - if you won, contact me on Ravelry to claim your prize! Unofficial "Goals" for 2014 Bring more UFOs/WIPs back into rotation and off the needles More sweaters More socks for me Continue to be thoughtful with yarn purchases Continue to expand my knitting and especially my crochet skills Happy Holidays - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families!! Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_68_-_Year_in_Review_Or_Its_My_Podcast_and_Ill_Do_What_I_Want.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 8:52pm EDT |
Thu, 28 November 2013
This year I have a lot for which to be thankful - including for all of you! Enjoy your family time this holiday season. Reminder - Cascadia contest will remain open until Saturday November 30th over in the Ravelry Group. Next episode will drop around 12/11 and will be the final episode for 2013. Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndjen04/11100870493/" title="Doctor Who 50th by ndjen04, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3728/11100870493_2f2dcf9555_n.jpg" width="320" height="320" alt="Doctor Who 50th"></a> Check Engine Light Cargo Club Dragonfly - Djinni Sock in Jack Skellington Party Bus An impromptu giveaway over in the Commuter Knitter Podcast group. Share with us for what you are thankful this year to enter to win a pattern or skein of yarn. Winners will be selected by random number generator on December 11, 2013 for the next episode. Must be a member of the group to win. One post per person, please. Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
Direct download: Commuter_Knitter_-_Episode_67_-_Thankful.mp3
Category:knitting -- posted at: 9:28am EDT |
Sat, 16 November 2013
Thank you so much to everyone who reached out over the last month between episodes. I know I probably sound like a broken record with "life getting in the way of the podcast", but that has been my reality over the last several months. And given that this episode was recorded Monday, November 11th and only being released on Saturday November 16th, it still hasn't let up. Going forward in an attempt to keep a regular schedule, I am officially switching to an every-other-week recording schedule. The weekly schedule just is not feasible right now. There will be a planned hiatus from mid-December until after the first of the new year when I'll resume recording every other week. Again, thank you for bearing with me and understanding. You've Arrived At Your Destination Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down Yellow Beanie for my Mom My 30 Day Sweater project - Preppy in Pink Drive Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Road Maps Review of Cascadia by Amanda Milne and Fiona McLean. Thank you to the folks at Cooperative Press for providing a copy for me to review and a copy for you! Enter in the group for a chance to win. You must be a member of the group to be eligible. Carpool Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014 I will not host a team, so which team should we endorse/support? Take the poll in the group and let me know! Will make my endorsement on the next episode in about 2 weeks Road Trips Western CT Yarn Crawl - October 4-7, 2013 NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Thu, 3 October 2013
Thank you so much to everyone who reached out over the last month between episodes. Everything is OK and I am glad to be back chatting with you! You've Arrived At Your Destination Classic WWII Watch Cap for Little Brother (I forgot to take a photo before taping up the box...) Drive Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using Christmas Stripe-y Socks for me Susan B. Anderson's sock drawer - this post was all the way back in March. My how time flies! June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down Road Maps Raglan Shaping Video Tutorial (part of the promotional tour in September) Link to Free Sweater Planning Guide (with coupon code for 25% off the 30 Day Sweater ebook) Traffic Report New and new-to-me video podcasts that I've been watching lately Carpool New England Halos of Hope - holiday caps for pediatric centers in October and November. Let me know if you want to knit or crochet some holiday caps and we'll get a KAL/CAL going! Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014 I will not host a team, so which team should we endorse/support? Take the poll in the group and let me know! Road Trips Western CT Yarn Crawl - October 4-7, 2013 NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Wed, 4 September 2013
You've Arrived At Your Destination Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme Ribbit by Susan B. Anderson - free pattern available at Spud & Chloe blog Drive Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using Gnome Acres in Witches Brew June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Quince & Co. Lark in Dogwood New podcasts that I've been listening to during my commute Prairie Girls Knit and Spin hosted by Danie and Susie - Ravelry Group Stitched Together hosted by Chrissy - Ravelry Group - Crafting Library KAL Knotty Girls Knitcast hosted by Jen and Laura - Ravelry Group Carpool Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014 The Crochet Dude's Chemo Cap challenge New England Halos of Hope - holiday caps for pediatric centers in October and November. Let me know if you want to knit or crochet some holiday caps and we'll get a KAL/CAL going! Road Trips I entered my NY Cardigan and Frost Tapestry Hat in the Needlework Contest at the Bridgewater Fair and won a blue & yellow ribbon! Newtown Arts Festival - September 21-22, 2013 Western CT Yarn Crawl - October 4-7, 2013 NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Thu, 15 August 2013
Drive Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 Your Mileage May Vary The Rhinebeck Sweater - share your thoughts and opinions about the tradition of knitting a Rhinebeck (or other festival) Sweater over in the Ravelry Group.
Traffic Report Congrats to John and Dave for reaching their Kickstarter Campaign goal - can't wait to see what they have in store for Wooly 2.0! Martine of the iMake podcast and blog released her first issue of the iMake Magazine - available from her Etsy and Craftsy shops Deborah Tomasello of Colorworks by Debi released her first book - Wrapped in Color Stranded Knitting for the 21st Century available as a Ravelry download. Vote for Yarnover Truck, the Loopy Ewe and other knitting related small businesses for the Intuit Small Business Big Game contest. Offroading ND Cross-Stitch Road Trips I am entering my NY Cardigan and Frost Tapestry Hat in the Needlework Contest at the Bridgewater Country Fair this weekend. Wish me luck! (Carlos safely delivered my knits this evening!) Newtown Arts Festival - September 21-22, 2013 NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Plurk - CommuterKnitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Nimblestix - ndjen04 Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Fri, 2 August 2013
You've Arrived at Your Destination Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2 Trip Planner/Cargo Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 starts August 1 Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme Your Mileage May Vary Follow up from last week - I found the ND Cross Stitch! Offroading ND Football starts this month!! Having lots of fun with my new toy - my pink Cuisinart ice cream maker. I mention the ice cream blog post by Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls that I had saved for this occasion. Road Trips Thankfully I remembered about the Bridgewater Country Fair Needlework entry before they were due in! I am entering my NY Cardigan and Frost Tapestry Hat. Wish me luck! Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Plurk - CommuterKnitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Nimblestix - ndjen04 Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Fri, 26 July 2013
Drive Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2 Trip Planner/Cargo Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 starts August 1 Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme I interrupt Trip Planner & Cargo with a tale of tangles trying to wind yarn with the husband. Road Maps Substituting the DK for worsted is turning out OK - so far! Your Mileage May Vary What other non-fibery crafty endeavors do you pursue? I mention my scrapbooking and a desire to dust off my cross-stitch skills. Come share some inspiration in the Ravelry Group! No such luck locating the ND Cross Stitch - wasn't where I thought it was. Will search over the weekend and post a photo when I find it. Traffic Report Wooly 2.0 is coming! Check out their Kickstarter Campaign for all the details about the new features that will be available soon for iOS. I also wrote about it two weeks ago. Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Plurk - CommuterKnitter Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Nimblestix - ndjen04 Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Wed, 10 July 2013
And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Project Number 1 Road Maps How to substitute yarn of a different gauge in a pattern. A little bit of math is involved, but it's not too difficult. Pattern gauge - 4 sts per inch Personal gauge - 4.5 - 5 sts per inch Stitches at the bust to get desired size, which in this case for me is 34: x sts/34" = 5sts/1" x = 34*5 x = 170 sts This will be the number of stitches needed across bust to get the desired 34" bust measurement. Next, look through the pattern to find which size gives that number of stitches at the bust. Use the numbers for that size in order to get the size I want. I did not mention during this episode, but my row gauge is almost the same as the suggested pattern gauge. However, since this is a top down sweater, I can adjust the rows up or down as needed to get the right length. Cargo Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA Northampton Wools Northampton, MA WEBS Northampton, MA Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT Creative Fibers Windsor, CT Yarnover Avon, CT Village Wools Glastonbury, CT Knit New Haven New Haven, CT Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT The Yarn Basket Branford, CT Tour de Fleece - June 29th-July 21st Traffic Report - a new segment (named on the fly while recording this episode) where I will share any news that may not fit directly in another segment Wooly 2.0 is coming! Check out their Kickstarter Campaign for all the details about the new features that will be available soon for iOS. I also wrote about it earlier today. Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Nimblestix - ndjen04 Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Wed, 19 June 2013
Drive And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Project Number 1 Trip Planner Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2 Your Mileage May Vary Let's talk about managing all those WIPs! I mention the Surprise Granny Square crochet project that has been "on the hook" for a long time Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA Northampton Wools Northampton, MA WEBS Northampton, MA Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT Creative Fibers Windsor, CT Yarnover Avon, CT Village Wools Glastonbury, CT Knit New Haven New Haven, CT Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Nimblestix - ndjen04 Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Wed, 12 June 2013
I have missed you all over the last few weeks - thank you for sticking with me! Carpool Wrap-up from the Cosmic Knittas International Yarnbombing Day installation - many thanks to everyone who contributed either by sending knitted & crocheted items or through your encouragement over the weekend. We still have few pieces left to put up later this week, so stay tuned! You've Arrived At Your Destination Drive And So Are You shawl for Camp Loopy Stripey Socks for Me - btw the colorway was Whisker Lickin' Dragonfly Fibers Dragon Sock - Club Dragonfly May 2013 shipment - Dr. Frankenstein Antrea by Ann Weaver Rearview Mirror Cherry Tree Hill Sock Yarn that cannot decide what it wants to be when it grows up. In the episode I mention the Jaywalkers and River Valley Socks. As I was browsing Ravelry while typing shownotes, I found another pair of socks that I attempted to knit with this yarn, too. By the way - the Jaywalker pattern is still available as a free Ravelry download. Your Mileage May Vary Let's talk about stash! Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA Northampton Wools Northampton, MA WEBS Northampton, MA Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT Creative Fibers Windsor, CT Yarnover Avon, CT Village Wools Glastonbury, CT Knit New Haven New Haven, CT Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT The Yarn Basket Branford, CT Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Nimblestix - ndjen04 Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Wed, 22 May 2013
Thank you for bearing with me through the delays thanks to my technical difficulties with my new recording gizmo (Zoom H2n Handy Recorder). My thoughts and prayers to the people of Moore, OK affected by Monday's tornado. Drive Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb Trifecta of Awesome - Fibernymph Dyeworks The Loopy Ewe - Camp Loopy - Ravelry Group And So Are You Shawl by Rose Beck Rearview Mirror Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA Northampton Wools Northampton, MA WEBS Northampton, MA Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT Creative Fibers Windsor, CT Yarnover Avon, CT Village Wools Glastonbury, CT Knit New Haven New Haven, CT Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT The Yarn Basket Branford, CT STITCHES East - Registration is OPEN. I will be taking Snip & Zip: Steeks and Zippers with Franklin Habit. Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Nimblestix - ndjen04 Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Fri, 10 May 2013
Thank you for joining me for a stay-cation edition of the podcast - a little delayed due to an FO and new podcasting equipment (Zoom H2N Handy Recorder)!
Rearview Mirror Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Offroading - flattered that the Knitmore Girls purloined this segment in their episode last week, but I'm taking it back this episode to talk about the television show that Carlos and I have been watching recently (in essence purloining the "TV" part of the TVKnittingPodcast) Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA Northampton Wools Northampton, MA WEBS Northampton, MA Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT Creative Fibers Windsor, CT Yarnover Avon, CT Village Wools Glastonbury, CT Knit New Haven New Haven, CT Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT The Yarn Basket Branford, CT STITCHES East - class brochure available May 14, 2013; registration opens May 20th. Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Nimblestix - ndjen04 Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04 |
Wed, 1 May 2013
Getting back on track with a regular mid-week episode.
Go Buffalo - a.k.a. Baby-sweater-in-a-week Rearview Mirror Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters. Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic. This week's question is: How far would you go for a fiber-related event (whether festival, convention, or retreat)? Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA Northampton Wools Northampton, MA WEBS Northampton, MA Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT Creative Fibers Windsor, CT Yarnover Avon, CT Village Wools Glastonbury, CT Knit New Haven New Haven, CT Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT The Yarn Basket Branford, CT Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
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Sat, 20 April 2013
Continued thoughts and prayers to my friends in Boston. Drive Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters. Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic. This week's question is: To Club or Not to Club - share your experiences and thoughts about yarn, fiber, bag or any other knitting related clubs Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA Northampton Wools Northampton, MA WEBS Northampton, MA Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT Creative Fibers Windsor, CT Yarnover Avon, CT Village Wools Glastonbury, CT Knit New Haven New Haven, CT Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT The Yarn Basket Branford, CT Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 |
Sat, 13 April 2013
Thank you for understanding the delay in the podcast over the last 2 weeks. I am glad to be back behind the wheel to chat with you! You've Arrived at Your Destination Drive Road Maps - a quick overview of Feedly as a replacement for Google Reader. I also tried Bloglovin', but it looks like I will stick with Feedly for now. Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters. Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic. This week is all about the tech support - where do you go when the pattern is not quite clear, or includes a technique with which you are not familiar. Feel free to share some of your favorite resources in the group Carpool Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013 Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
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Thu, 28 March 2013
I introduce a new segment this week - Your Mileage May Vary - a place to open up some discussion about some hot topics! Drive Rearview Mirror/Road Maps - choosing yarn and other tips for toy knitting The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley Your Mileage May Vary - a new segment where I delve into some of those issues that always spur discussion among knitters. Join us over in the Ravelry Group for further discussion about this week's topic. This week I discuss pattern writing - how detailed should the instructions be? Line-by-line step-by-step, or more open-ended where it is up to the knitter to fill in the blanks. Yarn Harlot - "Shades of Grey" blog post on Monday, March 25, 2013 Jane & Jen Knit Funny - see episode 20 where Jane and Jen discuss how they re-chart patterns to fit their preferences and styles. Carpool Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013 Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
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Thu, 21 March 2013
Lots of toy talk this week with a current WIP, past FO's in rearview mirror, and a review of Easter Knits by Arne & Carlos, a book of (you guessed it!) toys. Drive Cargo and Trip Planner June's Favorite Sweater Quince and Co. Rearview Mirror The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley Road Maps This week I review Easter Knits by Arne & Carlos. Many thanks to the kind folks at Trafalgar Square for sending a copy of this book for review. As always, the opinions expressed are my own. Carpool Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013 Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
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Sun, 17 March 2013
After about a week off to get over losing her voice, Jen is back behind the wheel of the podcast. You've Arrived at Your Destination Drive Rearview Mirror Carpool Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013 Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Road Trips Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Instagram - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
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Wed, 20 February 2013
You've Arrived at Your Destination Drive KnittingHelp.com video tutorial for double knitting Looking in the Rearview Mirror Road Maps Updating Ravelry pages with accurate yarn usage information Carpool Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013 Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Offroading Counting down to the return of Doctor Who on March 30th Blogpost about my project bags Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
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Tue, 15 January 2013
Drive Carpool Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry to take part in a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy on 6/8/2013 Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013 Subway Knits Podcast Meetup - January 19th & 20th @ 1:30 pm. Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - CommuterKnitter
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Plurk - CommuterKnitter
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Sat, 12 January 2013
Back into the swing of things after a short hiatus over the holidays. Happy New Year to you and your families! Drive Cargo Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013 Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
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Thu, 13 December 2012
Only 2 projects to talk about, trip planning about next year's stash, off-roading about Notre Dame and a special treat at the end of the episode for the holiday season. Drive Trip Planning Brain storming for the Stash 2013 Offroading About Notre Dame - what else? Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013 Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Email - commuterknitter [at] yahoo [dot] com
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Wed, 5 December 2012
Drive Check Engine Light Trip Planning Brain storming for 2013 Party Bus Winners chosen - tune in to see if you won! Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live - NYC - Jan 18-20, 2013 Come Find me on the Interwebs
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