Episode 40: Happy New Year

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Announcements:
This month’s hosting fees are sponsored by The Knit Witch.
Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.
Sponsors:


Sonny & Shear is now carrying Green Sheep Cotton Bamboo Worsted from the talented dyers at Unique Sheep. Beautiful yarns with a wonderful sheen. Stop by and take a look.

Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
<The Unique Sheep wishes you a happy new year and reminds you to check their website often for new colorways and new clubs, such as their new Sip n Stitch club for Tea Lovers This week's podcast is sponsored in part by New Hampshire Knitting Mama at www.nhknittingmama.com. NH Knitting Mama carries hand-dyed yarns, 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. Our featured yarn in January is the Franconia fingering weight cashmere blend. Colors will be added throughout the month. Please stop over and let us know Gnat sent you!

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.

Doggie Bit:
-added to the Barkin It Bit
-rescuing dogs.Rescued:
-Amanda aka NHKnittingMama's pup

To contribute to the "Rescued" segment:
1. call drop.io voicemail at 646-462-4031 x 67302
to go to the barknknit drop.io, click here and the password is furry pets
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 my pair of iPhone Mitts by Julie Ridl knit in the Shelby B's Designs lilly potter colorway.
On the needles/bobbins:
-the Barknknit Raising Quilt with left over sock yarns.
-working on 2nd sock and pattern for my design with Shelby B's Designs sock in Sirius Black
- Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverso almost done
- Kenny's Vest The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted on hold-finished

Knitting Bit:
-weaving in ends.
-www.knitwitch.com videos
-Ravelympics Project
Barkin It Time:
-Christmas trip
-gifts and travel
-ipod apps
-jackjack and Abigail grace
Spinning Bit:
-Ravelympics Plan

Treat of the Week:
-white bean chili!!!

Thank you listeners.
Thank you SonnyandShear.
Thank you The Unique Sheep
Thank you NHKnittingMama
Thank you The Knit Witch

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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Happy Dog Training, Knitting, and Spinning!

Episode 32: Training Day (video)

This is a video episode of me training Jackjack and Abigail Grace. Please let me know what you think of it. It is a learning process so as I do more they will get better. :) Please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit.com or leave a comment on the shownotes page! Thanks, Gnat

Direct download: BarknknitVideoEpisode.mp4

Episode 30: Country Bingo

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Announcements:
Forgot to mention this in my episode but the new intro music is composed and played by my nephew Skater boy! He offered it for my use! I hope to get him to record some other ones too! Hope you enjoy!

This months hosting fees are sponsored by Weeones.etsy.com. Her store has hand sculpted stitch markers.

Harry Potter and Half Blood Prince Contest: Prize is a H3Dakota's Half Blood Prince Sock Pattern and skein of sock yarn from Knittyknitterton's House of Awesome.

Ways to enter:
1. Complete this quiz.
2. Complete next months quiz.
3. Post a link to contest, etsy site, ravelry patterns, and/or podcast on your blog, twitter, plurk, or Facebook and come back and let me know you posted it.

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

This week's sponsor is:
Sonny & Shear just received a great shipment of Hazel Knits and Pigeon Roof Studios. 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: Petfinder.com
-a great place to find available adoptable dogs
-there is so much more to this site than I mention!
-on facebook

Rescued: Lucy's Dogs
-Pepper, Cricket, Ripley, Peanut & Candy
-ARIELLURIA on Ravelry
-PupPee Dog Diaper patterns(rav link) or on her blog.
-For The Love of A Lhasa
To contribute to the "Rescued" segment:
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:
-the Morning Surf Scarf by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer in the Ramboillet for my step-sister Luz

On the needles/bobbins:
- FROGGED Moonlight Sonata Shawl by Shui Kuen Zozinski in Araucania Ranco
- cast on Jenny’s Tansu Table Runner by Mel Clark
- cast on 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: Nhknittingmama.com
-new site launching soon
-fan page on facebook
-ravelry group
-lovely yarns right now on etsy!!
-my favorite!
-another fav!
Barknknit Time:
-my week
-Bingo party
-Quiddler
-Rays game/Big n Rich
-Housebuying

Spinning Bit: new fibers
-raw Corriedale
-raw Romeldale
-Ohio Valley Natural 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

Promos for podcasts I recently started listening to:
The Brass Needles
Here's to Ewe
KIPing it Real

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

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.

You can also find me on:
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Happy Dog Training, Knitting, and Spinning!

Episode 28: Harry Potter

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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by H3Dakota. She designs Harry Potter socks. Check out her designs on Ravelry here or here on her blog. Knitty Kniterton's House of Awesome is also doing a kit. Check out the kit with the beautiful sock yarn here.

Harry Potter Contest: Prize is a H3Dakota's Half Blood Prince Sock Pattern and skein of sock yarn from Knittyknitterton's House of Awesome.

Ways to enter:
1. Complete this quiz.
2. Complete next months quiz.
3. Post a link to contest, etsy site, ravelry patterns, and/or podcast on your blog, twitter, plurk, or Facebook and come back and let me know you posted it.

This week's sponsor is:
Are you a fan of self striping yarn? Well, Sonny & Shear just received their latest shipment of Artsygal Stripes. Beautiful, vibrant colors that blend one into another. Take a look and you'll be hooked.

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

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-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: Shampoo Reveiw
-Vermont Soap Organics Pet Shampoo
Barknknit Pack Bit:
-Went to Manda's to swim!! FUN!!!
-Frankie is doing really good.

Off the needles/bobbins:
-Dishcloths for a part of my friend's wedding present.
-Ramboillet fiber spun and navajo plyed.
- My frist ever crocheted dishcloth!
On the needles/bobbins:
-Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania
-my dad's vest, The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish DK..
-Spring Forward socks by Linda Welch which was in the Summer 2008 of Knitty. in Spring Tickle colorway in Dream in Color Smooshy for Kenny’s sister Sarah.
-Moonlight Sonata Shawl by Shui Kuen Zozinski in Araucania Ranco
-working on a friend's sweater for her.
Knitting Bit: Skipped..sorry

Barknknit Time:
-Househunting
-busy, crazy weeks
-Sister-in-law Sarah, son, her boyfriend, and his son are coming to visit!! FUN!!
- Stitch n Pitch this Sunday!

Spinning Bit: Spinning with Patty Anne Review
-check it out here.
-loved how she sent it wrapped in roving!
-I got a lazy kate!! It's an Ashford Precision Lazy KateFiber Processing:
-dyed more locks
-using guilds carder
-Soon to be selling dirty batts in store. Keep your eyes out for this!
Please go over and check out Poppy Flower Fibers blog and consider donating to her puppy poppy's medical treatments. Also can purchase a ticket for a drawing to win a club membership.

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

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.

Happy Dog Training, Knitting, and Spinning!

Episode 27: What house?

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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by an anonymous person. Thank you for sponsoring. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to sponsor a months hosting fees.

This week's sponsor is:
Did you know that Sonny and Shear carries beautiful, hand dyed rovings? From Dragon Fibers to Zen Yarn Garden. We have a fabulous selection of lovely spinning fibers.

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

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us. Half year random prize winner announced! The prize is a set of stitch markers from weeone.etsy.com!!
-Knitting Sweaters/Vests in Summer KAL
-Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads.

Doggie Bit: Preparing for 4^th of July
-ways to keep your dogs calm during the loud holiday

Barknknit Pack Bit:
-Frankie has been rehomed.
-Jackjack is doing well but may need some extra meds.
-Abby is going to Manda’s to swim on Sunday!! YEAH!!
Off the needles/bobbins:
-nothing
-blue/black 3 ply sock yarn made from batts.

On the needles/bobbins:
-Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania
-my dad's vest, The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish DK.
-frogged…Seaweed socks by Wendyknits in Dream in color Smooshy for Kenny's sister Sarah.
-Spring Forward socks by Linda Welch which was in the Summer 2008 of Knitty. in Spring Tickle colorway in Dream in Color Smooshy for Kenny’s sister Sarah.
-Moonlight Sonata Shawl by Shui Kuen Zozinski in Araucania Ranco

Knitting Bit: My new knitting style
-cast it all on!

Review: Namaste Zuma Bag!!!!!


Barknknit Time:
-WWKIP day – SO MUCH FUN!!
-SAFF! Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival. I'm going and planning a meet n greet. Let me know if you are going.
-looking for houses.

Spinning Bit: Groups on Rav to share
-Spin or Dye Swapping
-Spin Cycle
-TOUR DE FLEECE

Join our group Team Furbaby Mommas!

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

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.

Happy Dog Training, Knitting, and Spinning!

Episode 26: Fibery Goodness

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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by an anonymous person. Thank you for sponsoring. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to sponsor a months hosting fees.

This week's sponsor is:
Sonny & Shear has Diana,Yarn Love's newest base yarn, in stock. This lovely merino sock yarn is super soft and dyed in the most lovely of colors.

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

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us. Prizes to be picked soon for the first half. Please update your finished gifts.
-Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads.

Doggie Bit: Consistency
-being consistent helps teach your dogs faster

Barknknit Pack Bit:
-Frankie is healed.
-Jackjack is silly.
-Abby loves to play!
-videos on my blog.

Off the needles/bobbins:
-nothing
-spinning swatches on bobbins but done

On the needles/bobbins:
-Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania
-my dad's vest, The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish DK. Knitpicks is having a sale.
-Seaweed socks by Wendyknits in Dream in color Smooshy for Kenny's sister Sarah.
-spinning up lovely blue/black batts. 3 ply sock yarn.

Knitting Bit:More Gift knitting
-Bridal and Baby shower gifts
-Questions for you listeners:Do you knit for the season your in? Do you knit for the following season? Or does the time of year affect your knitting?

Barknknit Time:
-new guild website almost done.
-spinning/small project meet up
-SAFF! Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival. I'm going and planning a meet n greet. Let me know if you are going.
-WWKIP day
-fishing today!!
-Sunday fiber day at Manda's house
Fiber prep/Spinning Bit:
-cleaning and dyeing raw fleece
-spinning batts is lovely!!

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

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

Happy Dog Training, Knitting, and Spinning!

Episode 23: A Stray

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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by Joey and Ullie Dugan! Click on their names to check out their dogster pages.

This week's sponsor is:
Sonny & Shear is having their annual Grits 'n Sticks contest to celebrate World Grits Day. Take a photo of a serving of grits along with your work in progress (either knit or crochet) and submit it to Contest@Sonnyandshear.com by midnight (eastern) on April 14, 2009 (World Grits Day!). First place will go to the most creative entry and the prize is a $35.00 gift certificate to Sonny & Shear. All submissions will be entered into the drawing for the second place prize which is a $20.00 gift certificate to Sonny & Shear. So get your grits, get your sticks and send us a photo!!

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

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us!
-Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads.
Don't forget about Yarn Think Tank Squares Contest:
-to enter knit or crochet a 10x10 square in green, tan, and/or brown and pm or email me for address and send them to me.
-contest ends on May 31st
-prizes will be announced in May.

Doggie Bit: Our Stray "Frankie"
Off the needles/bobbins:
-nothing knitted finished
-red/white/black merino
-purple/brown BFL from yummyyarn.etsy.com
-black merino

On the needles/bobbins:
-Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania
-Monkey socks ( rav link) by Cookie A in Dream in Color Smooshy Spring Tickle colorway
-Weaver's Wool Mini Shawl(rav link) out of the citrus yarn for my sister Gina.
-inspired by Grace, who has great shawl patterns!
-fingerless gloves for co-worker

Knitting Bit:
-The joys of knitting backwards

Barknknit Time:
-Kenny's birthday party?
-things are good

Spinning Bit:
-lurv the merino roving

Thank you to listeners. Thank you this month's hosting fee sponsors Joey & Ullie Dugan.

Thank you to Sonnyandshear.com.

Have a great weekend and please feel free to leave me a message or email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com

Episode 22: April Showers?

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Announcements:

- Knitmore Girls Podcast is sponsoring our first month's hosting fees! Thank you Jasmin and Gigi!


Exciting news! We've got sponsors for April through July! YEAH!

- If you would like to host a month, please email me at gnat(at)barknknit.com.
- New show notes blog is www.barknknitpodcast.blogspot.com.

Don't forget about Yarn Think Tank Squares Contest:
-to enter knit or crochet a 10x10 square in green, tan, and/or brown and pm or email me for address and send them to me.
-contest ends on May 31st
-prizes will be announced in May.

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-Be Prepared for Gifts KAL come join us!
-Remember we have an FO thread and daily threads.

Doggie Bit:
-Kelly and Treydog
-DOGTOWN is on Friday nights on National Geographic channel.

Off the needles/bobbin:
-Citrus yarn has been plyed and twist set
-Two Bib O' Love Bibs for Sheryl's baby shower.

On the needles/bobbin:
-Weaver's Wool Mini Shawl(rav link) out of the citrus yarn for my sister Gina.
-inspired by Grace, who has great shawl patterns!
-Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania
-Monkey socks ( rav link) by Cookie A in Dream in Color Smooshy Spring Tickle colorway
-red, white, black Merino that I hand dyed.

Knitting Bit:
Mean Girls Yarn Club
Hosted by KnittyKnitterton of House of Awesome and KnottyLa at Dizzy Blond Studios
-Sign-ups begin the April 3, 2009. After 9 am PST
-First shipment goes out the first week of June
-Shipments will go out every other month for 1 year
-The cost: $150 for the entire year, payable either in 1 lump sum, or in three $50 installments. -This includes shipping.
-Membership will be limited to 50 people.
-The colorways are to be club exclusives. Never to be sold by us. And it’s all super secret until you get your installment.
-Feel free to guess to your black heart’s contents. There’s actually a theme within the theme.
-Each skein will come with a little something COLLECTIBLE attached to the band. Also included is a small but awesome gift with each installment.

Barknknit Time:
-Resolved Budgets
-and more

Spinning Bit:
-Yarn Everyday Month started by Tara of Blondechicken Boutique. Check out her site and store!

Product Review/Weaving: (Not a new bit but just for this week. Famous last words.)
- Action Weaver's Plywood Laser Rigid Heddle Backstrap Loom.
-to purchase go to www.actionweaver.com.
-my first weaving experience! Check picture at top for my first real try.

Thank you to the Knitmore girls for hosting the podcast!

Thank you for everyone for your support this week.

Please feel free to contact me or leave comments here or on Itunes.

Episode 21: We're Legal

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Announcements:

- Knitmore Girls Podcast is sponsoring our first month's hosting fees! Thank you Jasmin and Gigi!


Exciting news! We've got sponsors for April and May! YEAH!

- If you would like to host a month, please email me at gnat(at)barknknit.com.
- New show notes blog is www.barknknitpodcast.blogspot.com.

Yarn Think Tank Squares Contest:
-to enter knit or crochet a 10x10 square in green, tan, and/or brown and pm or email me for address and send them to me.
-contest ends on May 31st
-prizes will be announced in May.

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-Be Prepared for Gifts KAL has more finishers!
-FO Thread has been added
-Daily Threads Barknin It Threads are getting more active.

Doggie Bit: Stay
-answer listeners question first about distance training
-teaching Stay the Sarah Wilson way
-teaching Stay the Obedience way
-DOGTOWN's new season has started on March 20th
-got a press packet
-friday's on National Geographic Channel at 10pm.

Puppy Time:
Jackjack's smile
Abby's a dirty dirty girl!!

Off my needles/Bobbin:
-Felted Spinning Wheel Bag by Shannon Geddes out of handspun BFL
-Finished 3 singles of my citrus colorway in domestic fiber

On my needles/Bobbin:
-Plying citrus singles into a 3 ply yarn
-Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania
-Monkey socks ( rav link) by Cookie A in Dream in Color Smooshy Spring Tickle colorway

Plan to knit:
-Help me pick a pattern for a vest for Special K
-Baby Surprise Jacket
-more socks I'm sure
-Abrazo vest (rav link) by Laura Nelkin from Knitty, Fall 2008

Knitting Bit: Sock construction
-parts of sock
-toe up or cuff down
-pattern placement

Barknknit Time:
-been sick
-Budget talk with newlyweds
-Pinellas Spinners and Weavers guild meeting and SALE!!
-trip to beach with yarn
-Niece Surfer girl's school project

Spinning Bit: What other basics do you need other than a wheel?
(all links are to blog posts with pictures of my handmade items)
-Bobbins
-Lazy Kate
-Niddy Noddy
(if you listen you will hear how to make these yourself if you do not have them, can't afford them, etc.)

Thank you for listening! Please go check out the Knitmore Girls Podcast. If there is a podcast you're looking for or has a new feed check out Knitting Podcast Blog at knittingpodcast.blogspot.com.

Please leave a comment here or on Itunes and please feel free to email me with any comments or questions.