Patterns and projects discussed in this episode . . .

• Pioneer
• Bella’s Mittens
• Tree of Life
• Cross Country Chullo

Go see all of Kate’s projects on Ravelry!

Knitting From the Word . . .

• What season are you in? Reading from Ecc 3
• A prayer for the all listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom.

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Welcome to our Episode 41 of our podcast in which we talked about . . .

• Argus Shawl
• Moderne Baby Blanket
• Monkey Socks
• Hannah Hat
• Amanda Hat
• Felicity Hat
• Just Beachy Bikini

Go see all of Kate’s projects and all of Tammy’s projects on Ravelry!
In the second segment we shared about giants in the knitting world . . .

KNITTERS Elizabeth Zimmerman
Meg Swansen
Stephanie Pearl-McPheeSock Knitters Extraordinare – Cookie A., Wendy Johnson, Cat Bhordhi, Charlotte Schurch, etc.
Lace Knitters – Anne Hanson, Evelyn Clark, Jared Flood, etc.
SPINNERS Maggie Casey
Judith McKenzie McCuinAbby FranquemontPatsy Z.Janel Laidman

DYERS Tina Newton – Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Claudia Hoell-Wellman – Wollmeise Allen Butler – numma numma Stacy Little – Tempted Yarns Keri Lloyd – 3AM Enchantments

We closed the podcast by . . .

• Sharing Knitting and the Word from Hebrews 11 – Giants of the faith
• A prayer for the many health-related concerns of our listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom

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In this podcast we talked about knitting competitions and KALs such as the Ravelympics. What’s the deal with those things anyway? Why would you compete or join a group of knitters working on the same projects? Do you find pleasure in these activities, or is it just too much pressure? We’ll discuss some pros and cons of both!

But first, what’s on our needles?

• Clapotis
• February Lady Sweater
• Grande Cloche Hat
• Amanda Hat
• Argus Shawl
• Just Beachy Bikini
• Pioneer Sweater
• Baby Slings
• Winged Heart Tattoo
• Beaded Amulet Bag

Still wondering what we’re talking about? Check out Kate’s projects on Ravelry!

Did you catch that funny segway?

In the second segment we get down to the good stuff! We’re talking about the types of knitting competitions & KALs (which means knit-along for the newbies out there). We talk about why and why not jump on the bandwagon!

Do it for the challenge

• Knit a sweater in 17 days
• Knit your first sweater

Enter to learn new techniques

• Fair isle
• Beads
• Lace

Enter to finish all your WIPs

• For the prizes
• For the success
• For the mystery

Why not enter?

• Don’t want the pressure
• Requires steadfast, monogamous knitting
• Can take away the joy of knitting
• Not motivated by prizes or glory
• Don’t want others restricting your knitting
• Mystery schmystery
• Can’t make the time to focus

In the last segment we always give a shout to the Lord with “Knitting from the Word”. Tammy gave a devotion from 1 Corinthians 10:13 and Philippians 4:13. Kate closed with a prayer for the many health-related concerns of our listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom and gave God the glory for the podcast!

Music you heard in this episode. . .
Turkish Delight – David Crowder Band
My Desire – Jeremy Camp
Leaving 99 – Audio Adrineline
Everlasting Light – Ryan Farish

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Welcome to our Episode 39 of our podcast in which we talked about . . .

• Moderne Baby Blanket
• Shalom Cardigan
• Holidazed Socks
• Clapotis
• Gaenor Shawl
• Moderne Baby Blanket
• Pinwheel blanket
• urban necessity gloves
• Global Warming sweater
• Pioneer
• Bitterroot

Go see all of Kate’s projects on Ravelry!
In the second segment we shared some of our favorite Ravelry tips and tricks . . .

• Browsing projects
• How to see projects knit with a specific yarn
• Queue and Favorites
• Forums and groups
• Organizing your projects
• Organizing your favorites
• Tags/Tabs

We closed the podcast by . . .

• Sharing Knitting and the Word from Proverbs 27:17 and Ephesians 4:29
• A prayer for the many health-related concerns of our listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom

Music you heard. . .
Turkish Delight – David Crowder Band
Everlasting Light – Ryan Farish

Leave your comments below, or e-mail us here.

Stay tuned for Episode 40!

Ahh… memories! Remember your first big project? Remember accomplishing that hard technique? What about that project that you just love? We stop and smell the fiber as we discuss some of our favorite knitting memories!

But first, what’s on our needles?

• A Cardigan for Arwen
• Ishbel
• Moderne Baby Blanket
• Star-crossed Slouchy Beret
• Pretty Puffs Slouchy Hat (crochet)
• Shalom Cardigan
• Phenomenon
• Fuzzy Mitten Lamb
• Deadliest Crab – pretty much finished…
• Fuzzy Feet – Great gift idea
• Pinwheel Baby Blanket
• Farinelli

Still wondering what we’re talking about? Check out Kate’s projects on Ravelry!

In the second segment we get down to the good stuff! We start talking about our favorite knitting memories!

Kate remembers…

• Finally “getting it” when it came to short-rows.
• Accomplishing fair isle and realizing it’s not that hard!
• Knitting the mini laptop sleeve, re-charting, and changing the gauge. Being proud of how it looks
• Fishy blanket being a boys best friend
• Knitting my first sweater
• Hey I can knit that!

Tammy remembers her favorites…

• Simply fibers
• My So-Called Scarf
• Hey, Teach
• Slouchy Cardigan
• Really feeling like I knew how to make socks
• Teaching others how to knit socks, and seeing them “get it”
• Going to Rhinebeck
• The revamp of KT

In the last segment we always give a shout to the Lord with “Knitting from the Word”. Tammy gave a devotion from Hebrews 11 on “Heroes of the Faith”. Kate closed with a prayer for the many health-related concerns of our listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom in decisions and unexpected life changes. As always, we give God the glory for the podcast!

Music you heard in this episode. . .
Turkish Delight – David Crowder Band
What Do I Know of Holy – Addison Road
Lovely – Michelle Tumes
Everlasting Light – Ryan Farish

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Welcome to our Episode 37 of our podcast in which we talked about . . .

* A Cardigan for Arwen
* Shawl That Jazz
* Ishbel
* Moderne Baby Blanket
* Oh, so soft baby washcloths
* Burp cloth
* Star-crossed Slouchy Beret
* TabithaKnits

In the second segment we went back to Rhinebeck with Tammy . . .

* New York Sheep & Wool Festival
* Little Barn
* Jennie the Potter
* Decadent Fibers
* The Fold
* Socks that Rock
* Sheep Incognito
* Grafton Fibers
* Webs
* The Merlin Tree – portable spinning wheels

We closed the podcast by . . .

* Sharing Knitting and the Word from Jeremiah 6:16 – Find the old paths
* A prayer for the many health-related concerns of our listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom

Music you heard. . .
Turkish Delight – David Crowder Band
Homesick – MercyMeYou Found Me – FFH
Everlasting Light – Ryan Farish

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Welcome to our Episode 36 of our podcast in which we talked about . . .

* A Cardigan for Arwen
* Shawl That Jazz
* Ishbel
* Phenomenon
* 3AM Enchantments
* Global Warming
* Wicked
* Mondo Cable Pulli
* Puff Daddy

In the second segment we talked about crochet . . .

* YouTube Wooly Bullies
* The Yarn Harlot’s funny crochet conversation (August 27, 2008)
* Crochet stash baskets
* TLE’s crocheted Loopy
* Nordstrom Crochet Hobo Bag

We closed the podcast by . . .

* Sharing Knitting and the Word from 1 Peter 3:15-17 – Know what you believe
* A prayer for the many health-related concerns of our listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom

Music you heard. . .
Turkish Delight – David Crowder Band
City On Our Knees – tobyMacHere I Am – Downhere
Everlasting Light – Ryan Farish Leave your comments below, or e-mail us here. Stay tuned for Episode 37!

Welcome to our Episode 35 of our podcast in which we talked about . . .

* A Cardigan for Arwen
* Shawl That Jazz
* Finished knits for my sister (dish towel, baby blanket)
* Starting a “Learn to Knit class” w/Tribbles

In the second segment we went with Tammy to Stitches Midwest . . .

* Webs
* Buffalo Gold
* Tess Designer Yarns
* Mackintosh
* Ms. Babs

We closed the podcast by . . .

* Sharing Knitting and the Word from John 15:13-17 – Love one another
* A prayer for the many health-related concerns of our listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom

Music you heard. . .
Turkish Delight – David Crowder Band
Alive Again – Matt Maher
Hosanna – Starfield
The Lost Get Found – Britt Nicole
Everlasting Light – Ryan Farish Leave your comments below, or e-mail us here. Stay tuned for Episode 36!

Welcome to our Episode 34 of our podcast in which we talked about . . .

* (Frogged) Clapotis
* Dishcloths and travel knitting
* Brooks Farm Primero
* Finished Endpaper mitts
* Finished Simple Yet Effective Shawl by Laura Chau
* Good Luck Cowl
* Two hearts as one dish cloth and hand towel and tribble set
* Socks for Jerry
* A Cardigan for Arwen
* Shawl That Jazz

In the second segment we went with Tammy to the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair . . .

We closed the podcast by . . .

* Sharing Knitting and the Word from 3 John 1:5-8 Being faithful for the sake of Christ
* A prayer for the many health-related concerns of our listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom

Music you heard. . .
Turkish Delight – David Crowder Band
What Matters Most – Paul Coleman
Otherside – Third Day

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Welcome to our Episode 33 of our podcast in which we talked about . . .

* Hey, Teach
* Clapotis
* Everlasting Bagstopper (Who knew that meant they would be your everlasting project?)
* Shepherd’s Sweater
* On-hold socks

In the second segment we talked all things steeking . . .

* Kate steeked her drive through sweater
* Using a video by Kelley Petkin
* More of her videos
* Crochet reinforcement by Eunny Jang
* Wendy Johnson’s steeking tutorial on Knitty (don’t forget to look at her beautiful picture on this page)
* The knitting harpy and her steek adventure (again, we don’t recommend drinking, especially while using sharp scissors!)

We closed the podcast by . . .

* Sharing Knitting and the Word from John 15:1-9 Cutting off the branches
* A prayer for the many health-related concerns of our listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom

Music you heard. . .
Turkish Delight – David Crowder Band
Shine On – Mercy MeLove is Not a Fight – Warren Barfield
Everlasting Light – Ryan Farish Leave your comments below, or e-mail us here. Stay tuned for Episode 34!

Welcome to our Episode 32 of our podcast in which we talked about . . .

* Kate’s finished Lizard Ridge
* Hey, Teach
* Clapotis
* Tammy’s Hazel Knits socks
* On-hold socks
* The Lori Project
* Contest winners – Congratulations to handcraftedinalaand mowygirl! You’ve won autographed copies of either Sock Innovation and Socks from the Toe Up!

In the second segment we talked all things lace . . .

* Monkey Socks
* Feather and Fan
* Swallowtail Shawl
* Girasoleand The Loopy Ewe KAL
* Wisp

* Tabitha’s blocking tutorial
* Woodland Shawl
* Lace Ribbon Scarf
* Dream in Color Baby
* Malabrigo Lace
* Wollmeise Lace
* Anne Hanson
* “A Gathering of Lace” – by Meg Swansen
* “Lace Style” – by Pam Allen and Ann Budd
* “Stahman’s Shawls and Scarves” by Myrna Stahman
* Lace groups on Ravelry

We closed the podcast by . . .

* Sharing Knitting and the Word from 2 Timothy 3: 14-17: No Holes in the Bible
* A prayer for the many health-related concerns of our listeners and friends, peace, strength, and wisdom

Music you heard. . .
Turkish Delight – David Crowder Band
Slow Fade – Casting Crowns
Forgiven and Loved – Jimmy Needham
Everlasting Light – Ryan Farish Leave your comments below, or e-mail us here. Stay tuned for Episode 33!