Monday, November 23, 2009

Episode 39: The Howling Moon

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Announcements:
This month’s hosting fees are sponsored by
Mandalinn Knits and Spins. She has beautiful Twilight inspired batts available at her store. We are also beginning the Twilight Contest!

To enter:

  1. Take this quiz! or New Moon Quiz!
  2. Post about the contest on your blog, twitter, plurk, or facebook and send me a message letting me know where you posted
  3. Leave a comment on the show notes page about when you plan to watch the New Moon movie.

Prize is a set of Twilight inspired Batts from Mandalinn Knits & Spins.

Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.

Sponsors:

Sonny & Shear just received a new shipment of Dream in Color Starry and Classy Worsted. Check out the beautiful colors. We also just had our kick off for the Nutkin Knit-A-Long. Join us in knitting this beautiful sock pattern and entering to win one of the prizes.

Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.

This week’s podcast is sponsored in part by The Unique Sheep. Laura & Kelly would like to remind you that there is still room in their Enchanted Wood lace shawl KAL beginning in January. Check out their website for more information

This week's podcast is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Knitting Mama at www.nhknittingmama.com. NH Knitting Mama carries hand-dyed yarns in all weights, as well as patterns and accessories for the fiber artist. There is a 10% coupon for all Bark 'n Knit listeners through the end of January, 2010. Enter BARKNKNIT at checkout to get the discount.

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Doggie Bit:
Orbee-tuff recycle balls.
-www.planetdog.com
Rescued:
-Catie's dog
-Sheryl's cat

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Off the needles/bobbins:
-the
Rib-A-Roni by Jane Tanner pattern for the Sharing our Gifts Across America Project #2
-finished the texting ready mitts for a gift. The pattern is the iPhone Mitts by Julie Ridl and I’m knitting them along with the NHKnitting mama KAL on Rav and our Preparing for Gifts KAL


On the needles/bobbins:

-started a pair of iphone mitts for myself in Shelby B's Designs superwash merino sock in Lilly Potter colorway.
-the
Barknknit Raising Quilt with left over sock yarns.
-finished the first sock and pattern for my design with Shelby B's Designs sock in Sirius Black
-
Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverso on hold waiting for yarn.
- Kenny's Vest
The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted on hold

-finished a single using some Merino from Ashland Bay and it’s waiting to be plyed up.

Knitting Bit: Hermosa Bag review

Barkin It Time:

-going to see New Moon at midnight Tomorrow! Twilight at 9pm and then NEW MOON!

- have been feeling under the weather

-half day last Friday because of memorial service for brother-in-laws father at Bay Pines Veteran’s Cemetery

-Thanksgiving is coming!! I want my tree up even though we are going to be in OH for Christmas

On the Road:

-next trip will be Christmas in Ohio!

-hoping to do a yarn crawl and meet up if interest

Thank you listeners.
Thank you SonnyandShear.

Thank you The Unique Sheep

Thank you NHKnittingMama
Thank you Mandalinn Knits & Spins

Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Episode 38: Twilight Month has Arrived

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Announcements:
This month’s hosting fees are sponsored by Mandalinn Knits and Spins. She has beautiful Twilight inspired batts available at her store.
We are also beginning the Twilight Contest!

To enter:

1. Take this quiz!

2. Post about the contest on your blog, twitter, plurk, or facebook and send me a message letting me know where you posted

3. Leave a comment on the show notes page about when you plan to watch the New Moon movie.


Prize is a set of Twilight inspired Batts from Mandalinn Knits & Spins.


Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.


This week's sponsors are:
Sonny & Shear recently received a new shipment of Zen Yarn Garden yarns. There's the ever popular Squooshy Sock but be sure to check out the new Serenity Sport. Serenity is a uber soft merino cashmere blend and is just heaven to work with.

Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.

This week’s podcast is sponsored in part by The Unique Sheep. Laura & Kelly would like to remind you that there is still room in their Enchanted Wood lace shawl KAL beginning in January. Check out their website for more information.

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-Please add yourself to the Listener Map
-Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us.
-Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads.
-Chat has been enabled.

Rescued: Janice's Diddy

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1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302
to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furrypets
2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.

Off the needles/bobbins:
-finished spinning and plyed the carded suri alpaca from Crystal Rivers Alpaca blended with my Cormo blend fleece.

-Ribbed Vest by Sarah Punderson in some handspun Romney (frogged?)


On the needles/bobbins:
-the Barknknit Raising Quilt with left over sock yarns.
-cast on a pattern of my design with Shelby B's Designs sock in Sirius Black
-Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverso on hold waiting for yarn.
- Kenny's Vest! The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted

-hat using the Rib-A-Roni by Jane Tanner pattern for the SharingourGifts Across America Project #2

-working on samples in spinning and playing with new techniques

Knitting Bit:

-new podcast SassyPantsKnitter

-knitting ornaments by Michelle Malach

-Interview with Stacy from UrbanGypZ

The projects she was working on.

Barkin It Time:

-bought my ticket to see New Moon at midnight on the 19th! Twilight at 9pm and then NEW MOON!

-switched offices at work

-had stomach issues for the last week

-brother-in-law’s father passed away

-starting a knitting charity group with Sheryl at our church

-Pinellas Weavers Guild Spinning meet up at Heritage Village


Spinning Bit: Flicking Locks

-flicking locks and spinning from the fold.


On the Road:

-next trip will be Christmas in Ohio!

-hoping to do a yarn crawl and meet up if interest

Thank you listeners.
Thank you SonnyandShear.
Thank you The Unique Sheep
Thank you Mandalinn Knits & Spins


Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a message in the show notes. Or please leave a review on Itunes.

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Monday, November 2, 2009

Video Episode: SAFF 2009 Fleece Show and Sale

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Purchased 1/2 a Coated Corriedale Fleece from New York. (Will post Breeder info soon)
Gail White from Ozark Carding Mill, LLC in Durant, OK

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Episode 37: SAFFtastic

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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by Shelby B Designs. Thank you! Interview with Shelby!

NHknittingmama is offering Barknknit listeners a 10% discount at her store. Please use the coupon BARKNKNIT for 10% off at checkout.
I opened a Cafe Press Store! Check out the designs at Barknknit Cafe Press!
Also Opened a Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.

This week's sponsor is:
Sonny & Shear is hosting a Pigeon Roof Studios Spin-A-Long. Spin up 4 ounces of Pigeon Roof Studios roving and finish by November 30, 2009 to enter to win one of three great prizes. Check our shop blog for more details.

Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.

The Unique Sheep is the home of the Gradiance Collection. Interview with Laura one of the owners.

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
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Doggie Bit/Rescued: The Soap Shed
-Interview with Tim
-Dirty Dawg Shampoo Bar

To contribute to the "Rescued" segment:
1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302
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Knitting Bit: Sharing Our Gifts
-Across America Project #2

Off the needles/bobbins:
-My Corona Sweater(rav projects link) in burgundy Malabrigo worsted.
Corona by CanarySanctuary

On the needles/bobbins:
-the Barknknit Raising Quilt with left over sock yarns.
-cast on a pattern of my design with Shelby B's Designs sock in Sirius Black
-Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverso.
- Kenny's Vest! The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted
-Ribbed Vest by Sarah Punderson in some handspun Romney

Spinning Bit: Fleece n Alpaca
-1/2 a coated Black Corriedale Fleece
-judge was Gail White from Ozark Carding Mill, LLC in Durant, OK
-thinking of doing the black corriedale now for my Gooseberry Cardigan by Hannah Fettig in the IK Knits Weekend.
-bought buttons from Clay Cat. You can email her at suedial(at)gmail(dot)com.
-spinning the carded suri alpaca from Crystal Rivers Alpaca blended with my Cormo blend fleece.
On the Road:
- SAFF aka Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair was AWESOME!!!
- meet n greet and podcasting from SAFF.
-Thursday night -Pisgah Brewing Co.
-Friday -Fleece Show & Sale
-Fiber In
-Saturday -Meet n greet
-Sunday -Yarn Paradise
-pooterprincess
-funfairiegirl
-thestephknits


Thank you sponsor.
Thank you SonnyandShear.
Thank you listeners.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Episode 36: My New Toy

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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by Shelby B's Designs. Thank you!

I opened a Cafe Press Store! Check out the designs at Barknknit Cafe Press!
Also Opened a Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.

Knitpink.com Calendar of Home 2009

This week's sponsor is:
Sonny & Shear is hosting a Pigeon Roof Studios Spin-A-Long. Spin up 4 ounces of Pigeon Roof Studios roving and finish by November 30, 2009 to enter to win one of three great prizes. Check our shop blog for more details.

Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-Please add yourself to the Listener Map
-Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us.
-Knitting Sweaters/Vests in Summer KAL
-Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads.
-Chat has been enabled.

Recording from my car... :)On the needles/bobbins:
-cast on My Corona Sweater(rav projects link) in burgundy Malabrigo worsted.
Corona by CanarySanctuary
-cast on Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverso.
- Kenny's Vest! The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted
-Ribbed Vest by Sarah Punderson in some handspun Romney
-cast on the Barknknit Raising Quilt with left over sock yarns.
-squares for my sister's baby blanket

Barknknit Time:
-been in a mood.
-Kenny out of town again for a golf weekend with his dad.
-just babbling.

On the Road:
- SAFF aka Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
- meet n greet at 11am near the Sheep to Shawl event and podcasting from SAFF
- October 23-26th in Asheville, NC
-Sid and Sheryl helped with some of the goodies.
On the Road Contest:
-winner is Julianne W.

Thank you sponsor.
Thank you SonnyandShear.
Thank you listeners.

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Episode 35: My Corona

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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by Shelby B Designs. Thank you!

I opened a Cafe Press Store! Check out the designs at Barknknit Cafe Press!
Also Opened a Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.

This week's sponsor is:
Sonny & Shear has started carrying Unique Sheep yarns. Check out the beautiful colorways of the Luxe Gradience series.

Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
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-Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us.
-Knitting Sweaters/Vests in Summer KAL
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Doggie Bit: Dog Lover's Companion
-book review of the Dog Lover's Companion


-Take Action Today for your pets

Rescued: Michelle's Jasper
-Fluffernutter (14), Monkey (10) and Jasper (almost 4)
To contribute to the "Rescued" segment:
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Knitting Bit: Eat.Sleep.Knit and Malabrigo love!
-knitting mojo is BACK!!

-love love love the malabrigo
-ordered from Eat.Sleep.Knit
-I reached my first mile marker in the yarnathon.

Off the needles/bobbins:
-Jenny’s Tansu Table Runner by Mel Clark.

On the needles/bobbins:
-cast on My Corona Sweater(rav projects link) in burgundy Malabrigo worsted.
Corona by CanarySanctuary
-cast on Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverso.
- Kenny's Vest! The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted
-Ribbed Vest by Sarah Punderson in some handspun Romney
-cast on the Barknknit Raising Quilt with left over sock yarns.
-squares for my sister's baby blanket

Barknknit Time:
-been in a mood.
-Kenny out of town again for a golf weekend with his dad.
-just babbling.

Spinning Bit: Sweater Yarn and Sock yarn.
-finished cleaning the 2.5 lbs of raw Cormo blend and starting to card
-spinning for my Gooseberry Cardigan by Hannah Fettig in the IK Knits Weekend.
-finished spinning the pencil roving from Rocket Yarn and am mid ply.
-carding suri alpaca from Crystal Rivers Alpaca.
On the Road:
- SAFF aka Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
- meet n greet and podcasting from SAFF
- October 23-26th in Asheville, NC

One the Road Contest:
-anyone who donates between now and Oct 20th will be enter to win prizes
-first prize will be fiber or spun yarn, stitch markers, and a project page.





Any Donations will be used for podcasting purposes, such as hosting fees, prizes, and items to review.

Treat of the Week: Patricia Briggs books
-I started with Moon Called and I love them all.

Thank you sponsor.
Thank you SonnyandShear.
Thank you listeners.

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Episode 34: Flan Cake!


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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by Mary Catharine of Warmth in the North. Thank you!

I opened a Cafe Press Store! Check out the designs at Barknknit Cafe Press!
Also Opened a Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.

This week's sponsor is:
Check out Sonny & Shear, purveyor of fine rovings and beautiful hand dyed yarns.

Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-Please add yourself to the Listener Map
-Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us.
-Knitting Sweaters/Vests in Summer KAL
-Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads.
-Chat has been enabled.
Rescued: Courtney's Dogs
-Eva, Nor, and Bre
To contribute to the "Rescued" segment:
1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302
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Knitting Bit: Inspired by Mary Catharine
- what to do with extra sock yarn?
-
Barn Raising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown in the following book



Off the needles/bobbins:
-Traveling Woman by Liz Abinante in Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in Plum Glace..projects page.

On the needles/bobbins:
- almost done with Jenny’s Tansu Table Runner by Mel Clark.
- Kenny's Vest! The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted
-Ribbed Vest by Sarah Punderson in some handspun Romney
-cast on the Barknknit Raising Quilt with left over sock yarns.
-squares for my sister's baby blanket

Barknknit Time:
-been sick
-Kenny in Ohio
-Dad went home to Panama
-house news.

Spinning Bit: Mojo is back...aka 1500 yards of DK weight
-obsessed with sweaters plus lots of raw fleece equals spinning lots of yarn for a sweater!
-spinning for my Gooseberry Cardigan by Hannah Fettig in the IK Knits Weekend.
- pretty much a review of the IK knits weekend. :)
On the Road:
- The Florida Fiber In
-met lots of lovely people
-bought fiber
-Rocket Yarn Superwash Merino/Nylon pencil roving...lovely!
-Merino/Bamboo/Silk roving from Long Dog Handspun
- SAFF aka Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
- meet n greet and podcasting from SAFF
- October 23-26th in Asheville, NC

One the Road Contest:
-anyone who donates between now and Oct 20th will be enter to win prizes
-first prize will be fiber or spun yarn, stitch markers, and a project page.





Any Donations will be used for podcasting purposes, such as hosting fees, prizes, and items to review.

Promo: Fiber Beat

Treat of the Week: FLAN CAKE!! YUMMY!!
-email me if you want the pattern.
Thank you sponsor.
Thank you SonnyandShear.
Thank you listeners.

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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Episode 33: Are you ready for some Football?

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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by Mary Catharine of Warmth in the North. Thank you!

I opened a Cafe Press Store! Check out the designs at Barknknit Cafe Press!

This week's sponsor is:
Sonny & Shear has new colors from Hazel Knits and Yarn Love in stock. Coming soon... Unique Sheep!

Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-Please add yourself to the Listener Map
-Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us.
-Knitting Sweaters/Vests in Summer KAL
-Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads.
-Chat has been enabled.

Doggie Bit:
-Training Video in Episode 32
-Rescue Ink show, premiers Setp 25th at 10pm on National Geographic Channel.

Rescued: Christine's Dogs
-Sedona
To contribute to the "Rescued" segment:
1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302
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2. submit this form with audio file or just type out your store and attach an image of your pets.

Off the needles/bobbins:
-nothing...need to get some stuff off!

On the needles/bobbins:
- almost done with Jenny’s Tansu Table Runner by Mel Clark.
-cast onTraveling Woman by Liz Abinante in Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in Plum Glace..projects page. and we started a KAL called Sept Shawl KAL come join us!!
- Kenny's Vest! The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted
-Ribbed Vest by Sarah Punderson in some handspun Romney
-working on the 3 ply sock yarn
Knitting Bit: Sweaters in my Queue
-
Corona by CanarySanctuary
-Hourglass Sweater by Joelle Hoverson
-The Anatomy of Knitting Podcast

Barknknit Time:
-crazy work week...AGAIN!
-the Natalie sandwich. :)
-family at my house for lasagna on Labor Day
-Ikea dog bowls and stand for Jackjack
-football has begun!!! GO Steelers
-Sew Crazy Dog Lady collars.
-Pinellas Weavers guild meet-up

Spinning Bit:in a funk!
-what to do when you don't want to spin what's on your spinning wheel
-Aussie Threads & Fibers

On the Road:
- The Florida Fiber In
- Sept 18th-20th
- Hilton Garden Inn in Sarasota, FL
- SAFF aka Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
- meet n greet and podcasting from SAFF
- October 23-26th in Asheville, NC

One the Road Contest:
-anyone who donates between now and Oct 20th will be enter to win prizes
-first prize will be fiber or spun yarn, stitch markers, and a project page.
Review: Namaste
-snapbags
-Clutch
Thank you sponsor.
Thank you SonnyandShear.
Thank you listeners.

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