In this episode I talk about my knitting, and then talk about talking about my knitting.
The knitting patterns I talk about include Bitterroot Shawl pattern, in Briar Rose Fibers roving in a colourway similar to this, Ysolda’s Damson shawl in March Hare Yarn, I frogged the Summit Shawl, and am getting ready to frog the too-big Liesl and use the yarn for something else. But it’s okay, as I’m working a Summer Solstice sweater, with many mods. More on that to come.
While I knit, Prince Not-such-a-bad-guy-once-you-get-past-the-ears up and started a Campaign for Wool. Cute sheepy logo. So glad I didn’t miss this. Make sure you don’t either.
Are you a font nerd too? Don’t forget, Rae Kaiser at Outside the Line has free fonts for you. Sign up. You’re welcome.
This week’s Audible.com recommendation is Remarkable Creatures, by Tracy Chevalier, is the fictionalized story of Victorian fossil hunter and geologist, Mary Anning.
The laceweight Cotswold, pictured above, got its colour from copper mordant alone. Magic, eh? It needs to be an heirloom. Got any ideas?
Finally, grateful hanks to my London Bath and Wales knitsibs for asking the pointed questions, to Heather for having the idea and to Diane for making it all happen. Huge thanks to Amy and Philly, for talking to me about talking about my knitting.
KniTunes were provided by and used with the permission of:
- Jonathon Coulton – Millionaire Girlfriend
- Sean Fournier – Broken Stereo
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So glad you are back! Missed hearing your voice! Love your podcast!
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Wonderful show. I loved hearing your voice again, it and your humor always makes me feel happy. I get to hear music and interesting subjects that I would otherwise be oblivious to. So, thank you so much for continuing your podcast and for giving all of us out here a pause from our daily endeavors to share time with you and yours. Truman is so cute. Love, Margaret
Brenda.. I was delighted to see that you had returned to the mike.
I am also glad you have decided to continue the podcast.
Your podcast was always one that I looked forward too so much..
My mother died this past Feb and I thought I would turn to knitting for comfort.. but I just found myself stressed out and too busy and addle brained….but When I heard your voice this morning.. I was moved. I relate so much to your podcasts, your excellent descriptions of your projects and your journies. You are not afraid to reveal the trials and tribulations and joys of your life and that personal touch makes all the difference! Thank you .. your podcasts are a real gift.. I hope you continue for many more years.
Namaste
Thanks
Caelidh
So glad you are back, and you sound much more relaxed – and no, you really don’t have to come up with clever themes and lots of work to make us fans happy. Nice work, Brenda, and thanks so much.
Glad you are back. Hope your shoulder problems are over.Love the way you tell a story. best wishes.
I’m glad you’re back! I’m so glad that you’ve decided to continue podcasting and sharing your love for (and of) knitting.
Brenda, I am sooo glad you’re back. I wish I could put my finger on what it is you bring to the podcast world, but it has been missing in your absence. I suspect it is simply yourself. You share your wit and your wisdom both; there are times when the podcast is laugh-out-loud-in-the-car funny, and times when I am moved to tears. You don’t need to get fancy. Just be yourself, and keep sharing that with all of us.
So glad you’re back, and you totally don’t need to make a big production of the podcast – the best part by far is just listening to you talk about your knitting projects!
Brenda, you could talk about watching paint dry and I would listen! I’m sure you’d find something funny, poignant or thoughtful to say about it, and that’s why I tune in each and every time. SO glad you decided to continue sharing your unique voice with all of us knitsibs.
it’s been awhile since I updated my ipod with new things, and was delighted to see you have returned to the soundwaves!
I often listen to your podcasts while I am walking…and think about writing to you to say a huge thank you….then by the time I get back, exhausted, and do the other tasks that I am supposed to, I always forget (bad listener!!)
So today, before I even cool down and have a shower, I want to say a huge thank you for bringing such wonderful podcasts to me ears!
I love listening to your voice, and love hearing about your side of the world! I was in Wales for 1 week at Easter 2009, and love hearing you talk about such a beautiful part of the world!
thanks again!
x
Ok, I’m just catching up on old Cast On episodes but I had to share what I consider to be my two “heirloom knits”. Both of my husband’s sisters got married within the last few years and I knit cabled afghans for them out of organic cotton. The first I knit with creamy Blue Sky organic cotton from Melissa Leapman’s Cables Untangled book. http://www.flickr.com/photos/23125834@N05/2227925724/in/set-72157603856520820/
The other is Saffron Cables in Knitpicks organic cotton. http://www.flickr.com/photos/23125834@N05/5312878525/in/set-72157603856520820/
I told both of them if they ever decide they don’t want these anymore to send them back. I will be less unhappy than if they got rid of them somehow.
I’m so glad you decided to keep podcasting!! Don’t leave us! Iove hearing about your knitting and Wales, and Tonya. Just anything!
Keep it up
Vicki
I absolutely died of laughter when you blew your nose at the end there. So perfect.
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