Cloudy with a Chance of Fiber

Episode 36: Stitching in the New Year

Download Episode 36Music: And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine [http://www.archive.org/details/AnitaOday-AndHerTearsFlowedLikeWine1944] - Anita O’Day After You've Gone [http://www.archive.org/details/KingsJesters-AfterYouveGone] - King Jesters: Links: * Happy Knits [http://happyknits.com/] * Madeline Tosh DK at Happy Knits [http://shop.happyknits.com/collections/all/products/madelinetosh-tosh-merino-dk] Calendar of Hope: * Army of Women [http://www.armyofwomen.org/] * Calendar of Hope 2012 [http://www.fitterknitter.com/breastcancercalendar.html] Job Hunting for Knitters & Crafters: * Crafters searching for work group [http://www.ravelry.com/groups/crafters-searching-for-work](Ravelry) * Job Market group [http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-job-market] (Ravelry) * Job Hunting Tricks for a Web 2.0 World [http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222733/6_job_hunting_tricks_for_a_Web_2.0_world] CGOA: * Forum Announcement on Ravelry on Crochet Master's Portfolio [http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/cgoa-masters-program/1918026/1-25#reply_form] Knitchat Updates: * Knitchat group on Ravelry [http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitchat] * Knitalong details (Yummy Mummy) [http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/knitchat/1964213/1-25#2] * How to use Google + Hangouts * Google + Hangout Plug In [http://www.google.com/tools/dlpage/res/talkvideo/hangouts/] Scale Mitts & Hanging Out: * Scale Mitts [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scale-mitts] * Exchanging Fiber [http://exchangingfire.wordpress.com/2011/02/25/what-is-milk-fiber/]  Kollage Yarn Review: * Milky Whey Yarn [http://www.kollageyarns.com/yarns.php?cid=35] * Exchanging Fiber [http://exchangingfire.wordpress.com/2011/02/25/what-is-milk-fiber/] https://sites.google.com/site/cloudywithachanceoffiber/episode-35-stitching-in-the-new-year/ClooseMitt.jpg?attredirects=0 Scale Mitt in progress in Malabrigo Rios

Episode 35: Quick & Expedient Gifts (Jane Austen Mag Review & Regency Period)

https://sites.google.com/site/cloudywithachanceoffiber/episode-35-quick-knitted-gifts/regency-empire-shawls-1888.jpg?attredirects=0 Download Episode 35 This one is all about Quick Christmas Gifts and the Regency Period. Music Featured: Beethoven's Piano Concerto 15 [http://www.archive.org/details/BeethovenPianoSonata15] Quick Christmas Gifts * Give a Hoot [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/give-a-hoot] * Bunny Nuggets [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bunny-nuggets] * Rebecca Danger's Big Book of Knitted Monsters [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-big-book-of-knitted-monsters] * Incognito [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/incognito] (Knitty) * Shroom [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shroom-2] (Knitty) * Spiral Cowl [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spiral-cowl-2] * Susie's reading mitts [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/susies-reading-mitts] * Coco Knits Hotwater Bottle Cover [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hot-water-bottle-cozies] * Bev Galeska's Felted Hotwater Bottle Cozy [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hot-water-bottle-cover] * Felted Soaps [http://www.mielkesfarm.com/felt_soap.htm] On/Off the needles * Gail aka nightsong [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gail-aka-nightsongs] * Stormy Morningside Neckwarmer [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/morningside-neckwarmer] * Baby Kina [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-kina] * Rios Malabrigo Yarn [http://www.yarn.com/webs-knitting-crochet-yarns-malabrigo/webs-knitting-crochet-yarns-malabrigo-rios/?gclid=CJDtttHX7awCFWgaQgodiGRpiQ] * Sublime Extra Fine Luxurious Merino [http://www.knittingfever.com/c/yarn/sublime-lustrous-extrafine-merino-dk/] * Midnight [http://www.nobleknits.com/products/Kollage-Riveting-Midnight-Sweater-Pattern.html] * Comfy Woobie Cowl [https://sites.google.com/site/cloudywithachanceoffiber/files/ComfyWoobieCowl.pdf?attredirects=0] * Debbie Bliss Paloma [http://www.knittingfever.com/c/yarn/debbie-bliss-paloma/] * Celes Shawl/stole [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celes] * Taiyo Yarn [http://littleknits.com/products.php?cat=640] * Jared Flood Noro Scarf [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/noro-striped-scarf] * Beyond the Square [http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Square-Crochet-Motifs-unexpected/dp/1603420398] (Crochet) * J'Aime [http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/07/swatching-with-jaime/] (yarn available from Artfibers [http://www.artfibers.com/yarn.php?yarnID=6225]) * Tea Leaves [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tea-leaves-cardigan] Reviews: * Stitch Heaven Video [http://www.stitchheaven.com/] * Jane Austen Knits 2011 [http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Magazines/Jane-Austen-Knits-2011.html] * Jane Austen Knits [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/jane-austen-knits-2011] (Ravelry link w/ pattern info) * Regency House Party [http://www.channel4.com/programmes/regency-house-party/episode-guide/series-1] * Mark Twain on Jane Austen  [http://janeausteninvermont.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/mark-twain-on-jane-austen/]

Episode 34: Ready, Start Your Engines...

This one gets us ready for the Holiday Knitting Effort. Happy Knits & Melinda Vermeer: * Happy Knits Onine [http://happyknits.com/] * Melinda Vermeer’s Website [http://www.melindavermeer.com/knitwear/About.html] * Melinda Vermeer’s Designs in Knit Picks IDP [http://www.knitpicks.com/cfPatterns/IDP/IDP_Pattern_List.cfm?id=K00177] * Melinda’s Ravelry Group [http://www.ravelry.com/groups/melinda-vermeer-designs] Holiday Knitting Tips: * Koolhas Hat [http://www.amazon.com/Fine-Fabric-Wash-Oz-Eucalyptus/dp/B001DEEUJ4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1321246882&sr=8-3] * Turn a Square Hat [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/turn-a-square] * Clapotis [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/clapotis] * Laundry soaps for knitted garments: Soak [http://www.kyarns.com/product/soak-wash-minis/care-for-your-knitting] & Eucalan [http://www.amazon.com/Fine-Fabric-Wash-Oz-Eucalyptus/dp/B001DEEUJ4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1321246882&sr=8-3] * Burberry Inspired Cowl [http://thegartergirlblog.com/2009/12/04/free-knitting-pattern-burberry-inspired-cowl-neck-scarf/] * Comfy Cowl or Woobie [https://sites.google.com/site/cloudywithachanceoffiber/files/ComfyWoobieCowl.pdf?attredirects=0&d=1] * Provisional Cast On (Crochet) Video [http://youtu.be/aLaKXJSLJk4] * Kitchner Stitch Video [http://youtu.be/I7jIzwO5Nv4] * Debbie Bliss Paloma [http://www.knittingfever.com/c/yarn/debbie-bliss-paloma/] Halloween 2011. That’s me in the red deer mask in the back. Sorry the photo of the Owls sweater isn’t that sharp. The Halloween Party Bus theme this year was Red Devils.

Episode 33: Sweaters are the New Socks

Download Episode 33Yes, we're planning to dive back into sweater knitting because again, it is Fall!On/Off the Needles: * Ananke [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ananke] (Ravelry link) * BYOB [http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer08/PATTbyob.html] * Toe up Socks for Every Body [http://www.amazon.com/Toe-Up-Socks-Every-Body-Adventurous/dp/0307463850%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJNNSUP6J3RN4WZYQ%26tag%3Dravelry-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0307463850] * Pembroke Vest [http://www.petitepurls.com/Summer09/summer2009_pembroke.html] * Morningside Neckwarmwer [http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/59/Issue59.php] * Light as a Feather Smoke Ring [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/light-as-a-feather-smoke-ring] (Ravelry link) * Gail aka nightsong [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gail-aka-nightsongs] * Sierra Lace Cardigan [http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cascadeyarns.com%2FpatternsFree%2FW352_SierraLaceCardigan.pdf&rct=j&q=Cascade%20Sierra%20Lace%20Cardigan&ei=mhhwTrTFKoeQsQKM1unWCQ&usg=AFQjCNGpOP2qk4Ns4-Y6VjK5LqpDxXTTfQ&sig2=ntgZEbB6EPgWBr9Hn6cL9Q&cad=rja] * Sublime Extra Fine Luxurious Merino [http://www.knittingfever.com/c/yarn/sublime-lustrous-extrafine-merino-dk/] * Riveting [http://www.kollageyarns.com/yarns.php?cid=39](Kollage yarn) * Midnight [http://www.nobleknits.com/products/Kollage-Riveting-Midnight-Sweater-Pattern.html] Little Red/Sweater Design: * Cria [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cria] * Chickadee [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chickadee] * Lauriel [http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lauriel] (all ravelry links) Festival Season: * Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival [http://www.flockandfiberfestival.com/] Google + Database: * Google + Group on Ravelry [http://www.ravelry.com/groups/google] Music Featured: * Carmen Miranda - "Tico Tico" * Zero Suspiro - "Conversatione" * Xavier Cugat - "Papa Loves Mambo" http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4332225819_69c694e687_z.jpg

Episode 32: Road Trip & Shetlands

This one is all about Shetland Sheep! I had a long conversation with Tracy & Tom of McTavish Shetlands. * McTavish Shetlands Blog [http://www.mctavishfarmshetlands.blogspot.com/] * McTavish Shetlands Homepage [http://mctavishfarmshetlands.net/] * Picasa Photo Album of photos from my trip [https://plus.google.com/101699704537661044009?tab=h#photos/101699704537661044009/albums/5643882102131664209]. Apologies for some of the photos being blurry. I’m a podcaster not a photographer, Jim! * More about Shetland sheep from Jamieson & Smith [http://www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk/epages/BT2741.sf/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT2741/Categories/Shetland_Wool_and_Sheep] * Oregon Wool [http://www.oregonwool.com/]- perfect place to buy local Oregon Fiber http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cBiWUiSDp4U/TbYFuWiKOwI/AAAAAAAAANU/eJRXYy3vbm0/s1600/DSCN1437_1702_edited-1.jpg Tracy’s Felted Shetland Vest. Read more about it on the blog [http://mctavishfarmshetlands.blogspot.com/2011/04/felting-fun.html]. * Illustrated History of Needlework Tools [http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-History-Needlework-Tools/dp/0962231002%20] * Knitting Sheaths & Belts [http://www.oldandinteresting.com/knitting-sheaths.aspx] at the Old and Interesting website * Demo of how to knit with one hand [http://youtu.be/UY1AlkqcFgU](video). This is most likely how people used the knitting sheaths. Music Featured:Ease on Down the Road [http://www.archive.org/details/EaseOnDownTheRoad_190]