BarknKnit Podcast

Episode 56: Knitting, Spinning, and Crochet Oh MY!

2011-09-24T17:12:00.002-04:00

Announcements:

FOs
Plurk Podcasters Challenge hosted by knittingsmybag

Cushion Cover with Cables by DROPS: knit in left over Eco Wool in Dark Ash
KAL thread
Project Page

GO VOTE!!!!!

Crocheted dishcloths to practice crochet

Project Page and the other

WIPs

Origami Falls Cowl in brown merino handspun fingering weight yarn.

Project Page

Spinning for my Transfiguration OWL (project page): 1500 yrs of a 2 ply sport/worsted weight corriedale/merino cross. going to make the Calligraphy Cardigan by Hannah Fettig

Extra links:
Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup

Vistaprint.com

Announcment:

BarknAnt collaboration with TinyAnt. Show will be posted next week and link will be updated then.

Happy Knitting, Spinning, Dog Training, whatever you do Do it with LOVE!
PS. Most links direct to the pattern or project page on Ravelry.com

Having trouble getting the file to be small enough to upload to libsyn. I'm working on getting this up to the libsyn feed.

Episode 55: Video Challenge is on.

2011-09-16T05:48:00.000-04:00

Announcements:
Plurk Podcasters Challenge hosted by knittingsmybag
mentioned interview with Lois on Wolfe Farms Video Podcast
list of podcasters participating.

FOs
Navajo Plied worsted weight yarn spun from a Politically Incorrect One night Stand Batt in the Oscar colorway.
Traveling Woman Shawl by Liz Abinante

WIPs
-Spinning for my Transfiguration OWL (project page): 1500 yrs of a 2 ply sport/worsted weight corriedale/merino cross.
mentioned the Calligraphy Cardigan by Hannah Fettig

Challenge KAL
Mother Bear Teddy Bear by Amy Berman: knit using leftover cotton yarn http://www.motherbearproject.org/
KAL thread

Project Page

Challenge Projects:
Cushion Cover with Cables by DROPS: knit in left over Eco Wool in Dark Ash
KAL thread
Project Page

Active Projects:

Vanilla Socks in my own pattern in Lana Grossa

Extra links:
Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup

Happy Knitting, Spinning, Dog Training, whatever you do Do it with LOVE!

PS. Most links direct to the pattern or project page on Ravelry.com

Episode 54: Video Challenge

2011-09-10T14:32:00.002-04:00

Episode 54: Video Challenge

Annoucements:

There will be 3 episodes as part of this series for The Plurk Podcasters Challenge.

FOs:

1. Carmen's Toddler Raglan Hoodie (rav pattern link) by Megan Goodacre: knit in the 12 month size using green Shuibuiknits Superwash Merino Worsted and left over bits of black Knitpicks Swish Worsted. I misspoke in the video in that this was knit from the top down and then after I steeked I picked up stitches for the hood and completed the hood. After hood was completed THEN I did button band.
Project Page on Ravelry.com

Crocheted Steek Tutorial by Meghan from Stitch-It Podcast

2. Tiered Baby Coat by Lisa Chemery: Knit in the 12 months size using my handspun cabled yarn.

Project Page

3. Tinyant Scarf Pattern: made out of handspun yarn from CJ Kopec Polwarth Fiber in the Birthday Girl colorway.
Project Page

4. Aviatrix Baby Hat by Justine Turner: knit out of left over Cascade 220 Superwash in the newborn size.
Project Page

WIPs
-Spinning for my Transfiguration OWL (project page): 1500 yrs of a 2 ply sport/worsted weight corriedale/merino cross.

Challenge Projects:
Cushion Cover with Cables by DROPS: knit in left over Eco Wool in Dark Ash
KAL thread
Project Page

Mother Bear Teddy Bear by Amy Berman: knit using leftover cotton yarn
KAL thread
Project Page

Extra links:
Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup

Happy Knitting, Spinning, Dog Training, whatever you do Do it with LOVE!

PS. Most links direct to the pattern or project page on Ravelry.com

Episode 53: The Opposite of Monogamous Knitting

2011-06-26T15:37:00.001-04:00

Shownotes to come!

Episode 52: Too Much

2011-06-13T21:11:00.002-04:00

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Welcome:
Annoucements:
shownotes are a work in progress

Rescued: Deborah’s Ginnie and Maxi

Doggie bit: Raw Food trial

Knitting:

On needles:
- Barknknit raising squares using Barn Raising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown and sock leftovers

Off needles:
-sadly..nothing but one square.

Stick training: inspiration

-pinterest.com!!!!

Chasing my tail: inspiration patterns
- http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spectra
- http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-joey-kangaroo-hoodie

Spinning:
-finished up an oz of the polwarth I hope to finish before TdF
-TdF coming and training has started
-Team Sasquatch

Barknknit time:
- beach with family
- pool time
- prepping for family reunion this weekend!

Carmen’s Corner:
- cloth diaper trial

Episode 51: So Long

2011-06-04T09:47:00.000-04:00

An episode has been POSTED!!!

Episode 50: So Soon

2010-10-13T10:12:00.000-04:00

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Announcements:
Thank you to all those who support the podcast
-Barknknit Zazzle store.

Sponsors:

Our Christmas Stockings club is open for signups until the end of October. This is a special one-time shipment club with lots of christmasy goodies, your choice of red or green Gradiance yarn and pattern for either a Christmas stocking to hang on the mantel or Christmasy stockings to wear on your legs!

This episode is sponsored in part by NH Knitting Mama. Come celebrate Halloween by picking up one of the "Treat Bags" - which have yarn and goodies, or just goodies - you pick! There are a limited amount so be sure to head over and get yours! Right now all orders over $100 get a free gift...

UrbanGypZ Artisan Yarns has hand spun and hand dyed artisan yarns and fibers. Find them at urbangypz.com. And if you are going to SAFF find UrbanGypZ booth which has been moved. it is actually now in the main arena on the upper mezzanine, booth 21 B.. Come by and see the new base fibers and luxe yarns premiering

Rescued: Julie’s Pepper

Doggie bit: The Recall Game
- two people in separate rooms
- call the dog and treat them when they come
- advanced have them sit in front of you before giving them the treat.
- don’t forget to praise praise praise and happy voice.

Knitting:
On needles:
- iPhone Mitts by Julie Ridl in Shelby B's Designs 100% Superwash Merino Ginny Weasley colorway
- Barknknit raising squares using Barn Raising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown and sock leftovers
- Easy Peasy Newborn Sock Hat by Keri McKiernan in Arucania Ranco in Red 105 colorway
- The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian using Knitpicks Shine worsted.
- Vanilla Socks ala Knitmore Girls in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock in Tart Colorway

Off needles:
Forgot to mention but will talk about next podcast
- Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson using Malabrigo Worsted in Polar Morn.

Blog Contest: Barknknit WIP Parade!- to enter:
- take pictures of all your WIPs at this point
- post these pictures and details of projects to your blog
- leave a comment on my WIP blog post that is on my person blog at barknknit.blogspot.com not my shownotes page with link to your post by Oct 31st or email link to me.
- My Float

I will then post a blog post around Nov 1st with all the links to the blogs and pick a winner or winners depending on how many prizes I can come up with on my blog. If you want to donate a prize contact me.

Stick training: none.

Being open to seaming
- lots of comments about it helping a sweater hold it’s shape.

Chasing my tail: inspiration patterns
- Aidez
- Effortless Cardigan
- Cascabel

- Paw Print Christmas Stocking
- Dog Bone Christmas Stocking

Spinning: There has been none.

Barknknit time:
- Surfer Girl’s powder puff game
- slipped and was sore a couple days
- new awesome comfy shoes with rubber soles.
- Rays in the post season equals traffic and lots of fans coming out of the woodworks.
- Organized baby’s room. No longer looks like a storage room
- Saturday KIPing in the wild: went to get my tire fixed and car cleaned.
- doctor’s visit. scheduled all my apts until my due date. 5 more left! So crazy!

On the Road: Florida Fiber In- forgot to mention the prizes we gave out!
- Dawn from Wolfe farms sent a prize

Rhinebeck - I’m not going but Sydneyknits and many other podcasters are. Her meet n greet with other podcasters is at October 17 at noon rhinebeck grassy knoll see http://www.ravelry.com/events/rhinebeck-meet-and-greet

I'll have amazing goody bags and a grand prize raffle. I will also
have goody bags for listeners to win who could not attend the event. Knakedknits.com

Dog Park: Sydneyknits from Knakedknits podcast and I are going to do a virtual knitting group on Oct 26th at 8:30 pm. If you wish to join, please befriend me or her on Stickam.com.

Treat of the week: New comfy house shoes.

Thank you listeners.
Thank you The Unique Sheep
Thank you NHKnittingMama
Thank you UrbanGypZ

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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Episode 49: So Much to Talk About

2010-10-03T18:20:00.001-04:00

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Announcements:

Thank you to all those who support the podcast

-Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.

Sponsors:

Rescued: Lisa’s Haley
Doggie bit: Halloween stencils
- http://www.bhg.com/holidays/halloween/pumpkin-carving/pumpkin-carving-stencils-of-favorite-dogs/ - more information about anal glad expressions
Knitting:
On needles:
-iPhone Mitts by Julie Ridl in Shelby B's Designs 100% Superwash Merino Ginny Weasley colorway
- barknknit raising squares
- Easy Peasy Newborn Sock Hat by Keri McKiernan in Arucania Ranco in Red colorway
- The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian
- Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson in Malabrigo Worsted in Polar Morn-
- Lady Kina by Muriel Agator in handspun cabled yarn

Off needles:- Maile Sweater by Nikki Van De Car using NHKnittingmama Fitzwilliam yarn base in Punchy Pink
Blog Contest: Barknknit WIP Parade!
- to enter:
-take pictures of all your WIPs at this point
-post these pictures and details of projects to your blog
-leave a comment on my WIP blog post that is going to be on my person blog at barknknit.blogspot.com not my shownotes page with link to your post by Oct 31st or email link to me.
I will then post a blog post around Nov 1st with all the links to the blogs and pick a winner or winners depending on how many prizes I can come up with on my blog. If you want to donate a prize contact me.

Stick training:-http://www.thedietdiary.com/knittingfiend/tools/EvenlySpace.html

Chasing my tail: inspiration patterns
- http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/caelum
- http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jonah
- Plum Frost Pullover & Cardigan by Elinor Brown
- Lady Kina by Muriel Agator
- http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dark-and-stormy

Spinning:
Off the bobbins:- brown merino singles, white cormo combed top singles, white Corriedale singles cabled yarn
- blog post about cabled yarn-corriedale fleece clean!!

Barknknit time:
- baby and I are doing great, growing, moving all the time.
- sick and OB apt with glucose test which passed
- need to take off my rings
- day care picked dog lady
- everyone going back to work
-Ohio Trip:

-grandparents

-Festival of Arts

-met Alicia aka KnottyKnitter17 and her Linus Project

-Surprise Baby Shower

-Dress shopping for SIL’s wedding.

-Primanti Bros and LYS Natural Stitches on way to airport

- work

- Manda knitting baby shower
- weekend

On the Road: Florida Fiber In
- Sept 17-19
- had a blast!
- friday: vendors and hung out spinning
- saturday: vendors, demos, meet n greet, dinner with a bunch of ladies, business meeting, then hung out and spun
- sunday: vendors packing up, hung out and spun, also garage sale

Goodie Bags from Fiber In:
- links to come.
-To win goodie bag leave comment on shownotes page, ravelry group or on Itunes.

Treat of the week: NEW COMPUTER!

Thank you listeners.
Thank you The Unique Sheep
Thank you NH Knitting Mama
Thank you UrbanGypZ

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 48: Fleecy goodness

2010-08-22T18:36:00.002-04:00

Knitting at Frida's Bakery with Manda

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Announcements:
Thank you to all those who support the podcast
-Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.
-Jared Flood Blanket KAL winner is Bethanie aka creativeone.

Sponsors:

We have a new club to announce—Through the Looking Glass! Its our next lace knitalong and it will be a Faroese shawl in fingering weight yarn with the option of nupps or beads. Find out more and sign up on our website:

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. Be sure to check out the new line of repeatable colorways! You pick the base and quantity, and your yarn is dyed to order so it is all the same dye lot. There are new colorways added all the time.

UrbanGypZ Artisan Yarns has hand spun and hand dyed artisan yarns and fibers. Find them at urbangypz.com. And if you are going to SAFF find UrbanGypZ in the barn near the show fleece , booth #18. Come by and see the new base fibers and luxe yarns premiering.

Rescued Bit: Jamie's pets Mr. Kitty, Shady, Lucy (and their doggy sister Sadie)

Doggie bit: cool dog interview
-interview with Jonathan Lewis, owner of Cool Pet

Off the needles and bobbins:
-Warm Ribbed Winter Hat by Lucy H. Lee in Malabrigo Worsted in Burgundy
-Skull Jumper by Malia Mather in Cascade Eco Wool Rainer Heather
-Shalom Cardigan Redux by Meghan McFarlane

Skull Jumper without Skulls

On the needles and bobbins:
- barknknit raising squares
- brown merino sinlgles

Corriedale/Merino Sheep Fleece to be shipped

- white cormo combed top singles
- white Corriedale singles
- Easy Peasy Newborn Sock Hat by Keri McKiernan

Knitting: mods on patterns
-shalom cardi

Spinning: processor reviews
- Morro Fleece works CA
- Zeilingers Wool Co. Michigan.
- Ozark Carding Mill Durant, OK, Video
- Fleury Sheep & Wool GA,
- Ohio valley farms, Ohio,

Barknknit time:
- sil and her son in town
- busch gardens Kip
- SIL engaged
- baby shower for friend
- organizing baby room
- guild board meeting planning for new year.
- baby talk

On the Road: Florida Fiber In
- Sept 17-19
- meet n greet with Sydneyknits from Knaked knits podcast on Sat.

Treat of the week: big bang theory!

Thank you listeners.
Thank you The Unique Sheep
Thank you NHKnittingMama
Thank you UrbanGypZ

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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Plurk
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Happy Dog Training, Knitting, and Spinning!

Episode 47: We're back with pink!

2010-08-01T14:37:00.002-04:00

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Announcements:
Thank you to all those who support the podcast
-Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.
-Jared Flood Blanket KAL winner is Bethanie aka creativeone.

Sponsors:

We have a new club to announce—Through the Looking Glass! Its our next lace knitalong and it will be a Faroese shawl in fingering weight yarn with the option of nupps or beads. Find out more and sign up on our website:

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. Be sure to check out the new line of repeatable colorways! You pick the base and quantity, and your yarn is dyed to order so it is all the same dye lot. There are new colorways added all the time

Doggie Bit: Preparing you dog for the arrival of your baby
-practice or teach basic commands
-play baby sounds for your baby
-get a doll and train the dogs with the doll

Rescued Bit: Lorraine's Buddy

Off the needles/bobbins:
-Warm Ribbed Winter Hat by Lucy H. Lee in Malabrigo Worsted in Burgundy and another in blue Cascade 220 Superwash
-3 Easy Peasy Newborn Sock Hat by Keri McKiernan. One in NHknittingmama Franconia in Darcie colorway, pink yarn from stash, and some Red Arcadia Ranco.

On the needles/bobbins:
-Warm Ribbed Winter Hat in Burgundy Malabrigo
-Skull Jumper by Malia Mather in Cascade Eco Wool Rainer Heather
-Vanilla Socks in Insecta colorway from Unique Sheep gradiance
-Moonfleet in Barknknit Colorway from Unique Sheep
-Barknknit Raising Quilt Squares
-Special K's Vest
-Brown Merino roving for sweater yarn

Knitting Bit: Christmas Gift Knitting.
-my plan.

Spinning Bit: Sweater Yarn
-swatching and spinning

Barkin It Time:
-Barknknit Baby is a Girl!!

-moving around furniture to make baby's room.

-Jackjack and Abigail and lots more

Treat of the Week: Butter Ball Cookies
Preheat oven 350 degrees

Mix together in bowl with hands:
1/2 lb softened butter
2 1/2 cps flour
1/2 cp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cp ground walnuts/pecans..

Mix well and shape into balls about size of walnut. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet. Keep in for at least 16 minutes. They will not be brown and that's okay.
Remove from oven and while they are hot, roll in powdered sugar until well coated and set on paper side of freezer paper to absorb some of the buttery goodness.
Let cool completely before you put them away or eat them.

Thank you listeners.
Thank you The Unique Sheep
Thank you NHKnittingMama

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 46: Maryland Sheep and Wool

2010-05-16T12:50:00.003-04:00

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Announcements:
Thank you to all those who support the podcast
-Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.

Jared Flood Blanket KAL

-moved start date back
-cast on on or after April 1st and finish the blanket by May 15th at midnight...extended until end of May.
-can choose from any of Jared Flood blanket patterns (rav link) and use any yarn
-prizes to be announced shortly

Sponsors:

Many new clubs have been announced. Check them out and sign up at www.theuniquesheep.com.

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. Be sure to check out the new line of repeatable colorways! You pick the base and quantity, and your yarn is dyed to order so it is all the same dye lot. There are new colorways added all the time.

Rest of Shownotes to come.

Episode 45: A Medley

2010-04-30T09:37:00.001-04:00

Shownotes will be up after the weekend.

To download podcast click here.

Episode 44: Walking the Dogs

2010-03-09T21:37:00.004-05:00

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Announcements:
Thank you to all those who support the podcast
-Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.
-Monthly Stickam.com chats. To join please befriend Courtney aka knitnpurlgurl on stickam.com and befriend me as well.
-Next Monthly chat will be on March 21st at 6pm EST.

Jared Flood Blanket KAL

-moved start date back
-cast on on or after April 1st and finish the blanket by May 15th at midnight.
-can choose from any of Jared Flood blanket patterns (rav link) and use any yarn
-prizes to be announced shortly

Sponsors:

Sonny & Shear thanks you for three great years. We are closing our virtual doors on March 29, 2010. While most items have already been sold, you can still save 50% off all stock by using the code ThreeGreatYears at the time of check out.

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

The Unique Sheep has announced their next Sip n Stitch Tea Lovers club. It will start in May and includes artisan blended tea and a skein of yarn dyed in a colorway inspired by the tea, plus goodies. There is also still time to sign up for their next mystery lace shawl KAL based on the classic British story “Moonfleet.”

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. Be sure to check out the new Strafford line - it's a superwash sport weight with a spring! You'll love how it works up! Please stop over and let us know Gnat sent you!

Doggie Bit: Cutting nails
-how to cut your dogs nails
-hot to get your dog comfortable with cutting their nails
-Dogster Article
-Video of a genius getting his dog to shorten his own nails.
-step by step video on how to teach

-Clickspin Podcast by Ellen

Rescued Bit: Angela's Rocky
Off the needles/bobbins:
-finished the pair of iPhone Mitts for my nephew out of Caron Simply Soft Eco in blank.

-cast on and finished a pair of Knitmore Girls Vanilla Socks using Blue Moon Fiber Socks that Rock in Jewel of the Nile colorway.

On the needles/bobbins:
-cast on a toddler sock for my friend's daughter.

-cast on my test knitting project for NH Knitting mama.com
Knitting Bit: Padfoot Sock Pattern has been posted.

-inspired by Harry Potter yarn by Shelby B's Designs Sirius Black colorway.

-it's a sock with a cabled rib and a seed stitch panel running down the front.

-KAL started in the Ravely group thanks to Dawn aka Knittinwolf

-30% of proceeds are being donated to my friend Angela's dog Scorpio's vet bills.

Barkin It Time:
-Take a walk with me and the pups.
- Kenny's new podcast about sports called This Week in Sports Podcast
- my sister gave me labels to add to my knitted items.
- crazy work again.
- Spinning meet-up,

- Kristen's ReMaking Shelter: Adventures in Collaborative Weaving

- Spent part of Sunday at Manda's helping her dye fiber for her shop.

- The 2nd part of sunday was spend with my sisters.
Spinning Bit:
-combing fiber!

Treat of the Week:
-New Cell phones! I got a Samsung Rogue.

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

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 43: Sportstastic

2010-02-21T15:49:00.009-05:00

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Announcements: Thank you to all those who support the podcast
-Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.
-DanceNKnit's Virtual Baby Shower and to view pictures on her blog of the gifts click here.
-Announcing our Monthly Stickam.com chats. To join please befriend Courtney aka knitnpurlgurl on stickam.com and befriend me as well.
-First Monthly chat will be on February 28th at 3pm EST.

-Jared Flood Blanket KAL
-cast on on or after March 13th and finish the blanket by April 30th at midnight.
-can choose from any of Jared Flood blanket patterns (rav link) and use any yarn
-prizes to be announced shortly

Sponsors:
Sonny & Shear is having sales each week through the month of February to celebrate our 3rd anniversary. Sales are posted on our blog and our Raverly group each Friday. This weeks' sale, ending on Wednesday, allows you to save 20% off of all Dream in Color and Zen Yarn Garden yarns by using the code DreamyZen at the time of checkout.

Listener Coupon code is :BarkNKnit for 10% off and one per customer.
The Unique Sheep is excited to announce its new mystery lace shawl KAL based on the classic British story “Moonfleet.”
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. Be sure to check out the new Strafford line - it's a superwash sport weight with a spring! You'll love how it works up! Please stop over and let us know Gnat sent you!
Off the needles/bobbins:
-frogged my Ribbed Vest that was knit in handspun Romney for the ravelympics.
-finished knitting the Shalom Cardigan by Meghan MacFarlane but still need to block and sew on the buttons.
-finished the Spring Forward Socks out of NHKnittingmama.com Franconia yarn in the Darcie Colorway for the Lace KAL with NHknittingmama
On the needles/bobbins:
-cast on a pair of iPhone Mitts for my nephew out of Caron Simply Soft Eco in blank.

Knitting Bit:
-The Unique Sheep Moonfleet KAL/Club
-I signed up and Laura is custom dying me a gradiance colorway using my barknknit colors!

-Spindies auctions

-Sharing Our Gifts Across America Project #5

-Odog's cute sweater knit by me! :)
Barkin It Time:
-Ravelympics started and enjoyed chats on Ravelry!
-spent quality time with sisters
-played softball, bowling, and basketball with the family
-bought bikes!!!
-broken and fixed car
-clean house and dogs.
-Tortilla soup from Meghan from Stitch It Podcast
Treat of the Week:
-hot cocoa with whip cream
-Land O Lakes hot cocoa
-Abuelita's Mexican Hot Chocolate
Thank you listeners.
Thank you SonnyandShear.
Thank you The Unique Sheep
Thank you NHKnittingMama

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 42: The Superparty

2010-02-07T17:55:00.002-05:00

Episode up...shownotes coming! Hope you have a great SuperBowl day!!

Episode 41: So Many Pretty Colors!

2010-01-17T20:34:00.005-05:00

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Announcements:
This month’s hosting fees are sponsored by The Knit Witch. To enter this month's contest, go to www.knitwitch.com and find something that inspires you and leave a comment on the show notes page.
Zazzle Store with new logo! Barknknit Zazzle store.
Sponsors:
Stop by Sonny & Shear and check out the great selection of beautiful hand dyed yarns and rovings.

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. Also check out their card carrying Ambassadors. 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: Touch
- the command Touch

Rescued:
-Shannon's dog

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:
- Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverso almost done
- matching hat in my own design

-On the needles/bobbins:
- cast on a pair of Spring Forward by Linda Welch in Franconia Darcie by NHKnitting Mama
-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
- Kenny's Vest The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish Worsted on hold-finished

Barkin It Time:
-work
-weather
-Aunt Rita
-my mom
-family

Knitting/Spinning Bit:
-Color Theory
-Dyeing with Fiber Reactive Dyes

Treat of the Week:
-www.nikewoman.com
-Nike Woman App

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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God Bless

Episode 40: Happy New Year

2010-01-03T20:05:00.005-05:00

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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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Episode 39: The Howling Moon

2009-11-23T22:05:00.006-05:00

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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:

Take this quiz! or New Moon Quiz!
Post about the contest on your blog, twitter, plurk, or facebook and send me a message letting me know where you posted
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.

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

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:
-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 Itunes.

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Episode 38: Twilight Month has Arrived

2009-11-10T20:59:00.006-05:00

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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

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:
-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 19^th! 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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Video Episode: SAFF 2009 Fleece Show and Sale

2009-11-02T11:01:00.001-05:00

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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

Episode 37: SAFFtastic

2009-11-01T15:32:00.005-05:00

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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:
-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/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
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.

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.

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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Episode 36: My New Toy

2009-10-21T19:43:00.004-04:00

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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.

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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SAFF meet n greet goodie bags

2009-10-20T09:27:00.000-04:00

SAFF aka Southeaster Animal Fiber Fair
Mandalinn Knits & Spins
Aussie Threads & Fibers
Wolfe Farms
Shelby B's Designs
Barknknit.com

Direct download: SAFFGoodieBags.mp4

Episode 35: My Corona

2009-10-08T20:29:00.005-04:00

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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:
-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: 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:
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.

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.

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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Episode 34: Flan Cake!

2009-09-24T22:06:00.006-04:00

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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
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.

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.

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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Episode 33: Are you ready for some Football?

2009-09-12T18:15:00.006-04:00

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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
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:
-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.

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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Episode 32: Training Day (video)

2009-09-06T12:08:00.000-04:00

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 31: September Storms

2009-09-04T23:52:00.000-04:00

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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by Mary Catharine. Thank you!

Weeones.etsy.com. Her store has hand sculpted stitch markers.

Harry Potter and Half Blood Prince Contest: Devin F is the winner!! YEAH!!

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

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

This week's sponsor is:
From now until September 10th, you can save 15% off of your total order by using the coupon code AwaitingAutumn at Sonny & Shear.

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: Juli's Dogs
-Cooper and Trapper
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:
-blocked Dad's vest
-dishrag

On the needles/bobbins:
-cast onTraveling Woman by Liz Abinante inHazel Knits Artisan Sock in Plum Glace..projects page. and we started a KAL called Sept Shawl KAL come join us!!
- almost done with Jenny’s Tansu Table Runner by Mel Clark...needs to be done by Sunday!
- 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: Son of Dish Rag Tag
-fun swap but it's a team swap
-Emily from yarnmiracle.com hosts.
-Go team Purls n Paws!!

Barknknit Time:
-crazy work week
-day off with dad, step mom, and aunt
-lost and found cell phone ;)
-Pinellas Weavers guild meet-up

Spinning Bit: hot pour
-put fiber in pot and on heat with thermometer
-mix dye with dye and binder
-when pot gets to 180 pour dyes in
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.

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:
Twitter
Plurk
Facebook
Facebook Fan Page

Happy Dog Training, Knitting, and Spinning!

Slight delay of this week's episode...

2009-09-04T17:22:00.001-04:00

Sorry for the delay of the podcast! I worked late last night and I have it recorded but still needs some editing done. Will have it up late tonight or tomorrow morning!

Hope you are having a great Friday!!

Thanks!

The Barknknit Pack

Episode 30: Country Bingo

2009-08-27T21:09:00.007-04:00

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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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Plurk
Facebook

Happy Dog Training, Knitting, and Spinning!

Episode 29: This too shall pass

2009-08-20T21:56:00.008-04:00

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Announcements:
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.

Redesign has been done and
I opened a Cafe Press Store! Check out the designs at Barknknit Cafe Press!

This week's sponsor is:
Sonny & Shear is having a sale on all of their closeouts. Enter the code HotWool to save 40% off of already reduced items in the closeout section. Coupon expires on August 27, 2009 or while supplies last.

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: Rescue!!
-Ramble about Rescuing. :)

Rescued: Cindy's kitties
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.
Barknknit Pack Bit:
-not sure how to describe what I talk about. My pups are silly.
Off the needles/bobbins:
-my dad's vest, The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish DK..
-added buttons and sewed in ends to my sister's Feb Lady Sweater that I had finished knitting back in Jan. :)
-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.
On the needles/bobbins:
-Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania
-Moonlight Sonata Shawl by Shui Kuen Zozinski in Araucania Ranco
-working on a friend's sweater for her.
-cast on Ribbed Vest by Sarah Punderson in some handspun Romney
-cast on the Morning Surf Scarf by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer in the Ramboillet for my step-sister Luz

Knitting Bit: Sewn off Bind off
-referenced from Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmerman

Barknknit Time:
-Househunting
-my dad is coming to visit!!

Spinning Bit:
-not much spinning going on.
-working on my 3 ply sock yarn singles
Review: Wolfe Farms Herbal Body Soap
-Lavender and Cinammon.

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!

silly ending..beWARE!!

HP Quiz for Half Blood Prince Contest!

2009-08-05T12:54:00.003-04:00

Fill out the following quiz for one entry into the Half Blood Prince Contest!

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Quiz #1

These are questions from the book!

Episode 28: Harry Potter

2009-07-28T20:36:00.007-04:00

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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 Kate Fiber 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?

2009-06-30T21:02:00.007-04:00

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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

2009-06-13T10:34:00.007-04:00

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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 25: When Life Throws Curve Balls

2009-05-25T13:23:00.008-04:00

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Announcements:
This months hosting fees are sponsored by The Yarn Think Tank group on Ravelry. 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.

I include the last bits about Joey and Ullie Dugan! Click on their names to check out their dogster pages.
-Harry Potter Read-a-long!(on ravelry) Come join is in reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood-Prince

This week's sponsor is:
Sonny & Shear has just received new shipments of Madelinetosh Worsted, Pigeon Roof Studios Rovings and Pigeon Roof Studios sock yarns. Stop by and check out all of the beautiful colorways.

Check out http://knittingwannabe.com/ for moving sales.

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.

Doggie Bit:
Frankie rolls down a window and jumps out. He is ok but it has been traumatic and he is healing.
Jackjack and Abby are well too.
Off the needles/bobbins:
-Weaver's Wool Mini Shawl(rav link) out of the citrus yarn for my sister Gina.
-fingerless gloves for co-worker
-finished yarn for Surfer Girl for her birthday. A worsted weight 2ply merino yarn.
-about 2lbs of Romney roving. Spun into about 300 yards of 2ply bulky weightish yarn.

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
-Seaweed socks by Wendyknits in Dream in color Smooshy for Kenny's sister Sarah.

Knitting Bit: Frogging and Sizes
-My dad's vest was too small so I had to frog and start again.

Barknknit Time:
-Life throws me curve balls
-doggies
-My birthday week.
-Guild meeting and I am not the website chair as well as the spinning chair.

Spinning Bit: Fleeces have ARRIVED!!
-27lbs of some corriedale/merino blend showed up at my door.
-talk about cleaning this and processing it.
-Kookaburra Scour
-Aija's blog sockpron.

Picked Are you Soak Worthy winners!!

Happy Memorial Day!

Thank you Yarn Think Tank, Joey & Ullie Dugan and Sonnyandshear.com.

Thank you listeners for all your support and kind words during this time.

Thank you for listening and please leave me a comment here or feel free to leave a review on Itunes.

Happy Knitting, Spinning, Dog Training.

Episode 24: Are you Soak worthy?

2009-04-28T20:33:00.006-04:00

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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.

-Sister Cristina's cards on etsy and her site.
-Harry Potter Read-a-long!(on ravelry) Come join is in reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood-Prince

This week's sponsor is:
Sonny & Shear has a sale running for the remainder of month of April. Save 30% off of all Elsebeth Lavold yarns, all Misti Alpaca yarns and Cascade Sassy Stripes. To receive the 30% off, just enter the code *NoFoolin* at the time of check out.

Also, for you spinners, Sonny & Shear has also just received a new shipment of Yarn Love rovings and Barrister Lane Fibers rovings. Be sure to check out the amazing colorways!

Coming soon to Sonny & Shear: a new shipment of Pigeon Roof Studios yarns and rovings.

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:
-Frankie is staying! Talk more about Frankie, Jackjack, and Abigail Grace.
Off the needles/bobbins:
-nothing spinning finished
-Monkey socks ( rav link) by Cookie A in Dream in Color Smooshy Spring Tickle colorway

On the needles/bobbins:
-Entrelac Sock (rav link) by Eunny Jang in Araucania
-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
-my dad's vest, The Subtle Stripe by Lara Killian in Knitpicks Swish DK

Barknknit Time:
-Mother-in-law visited
-Special K's birthday

Spinning Bit:
-skipped

Knitting Bit:
-Friends of Emma Charity knitting project.

Soak Interview:
-website
-blog
-ravelry group
-Jacqueline on twitter

Are you Soak Worthy contest.
-leave a comment in the shownotes telling us one or both of the following:
1. How do you wash your wool? fiber? yarn? hand knits?
2. tips to share on wool washing.

Thank you Joey & Ullie Dugan and Sonnyandshear.com.

Thank you Jacqueline from Soak for the great interview

Thank you for listening and please leave me a comment here or feel free to leave a review on Itunes.

Happy Knitting, Spinning, Dog Training.

Episode 23: A Stray

2009-04-11T17:14:00.008-04:00

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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?

2009-04-02T20:47:00.007-04:00

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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

2009-03-23T21:28:00.006-04:00

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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.

Episode 20: Moving Day

2009-03-08T22:27:00.009-04:00

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Announcements:
- We're moving to Libsyn for hosting!

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

- 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.

Barknknit Podcast Listener's Group News:
-Daily chats have been great.
-Be Prepared for Gift KAL

Doggie Bit:
-Command: Down

Off the Needles/Bobbins:
1. Merino wool that was hand carded and Navajo Plied

On the Needles/Bobbins:
1. Entrelac Socks by Eunny Jang
2. Domestic Wool hand dyed by me in a citrus color

Knitting Bit:
-Magic Loop Technique
- Knitting Help video
- The Knit Witch video

Barknknit Time:
-Pinellas Spinners and Weaver's Guild February Meeting
-Crystal Springs Alpaca Farm
- Spinner's meet-up
- Allergies!!
- Abby and Jackjack

Spinning:
-Navajo Plying
- Youtube video

Thank you for listening and please go over and thank the Knitmore Girls for their sponsorship this month.

Happy Knitting, Spinning, and Dog Training!

Gnat
Shownotes
Personal Blog
Barknknit on Ravelry

Welcome to the New Barknknit Podcast!

2009-03-05T13:18:00.001-05:00

Hi, and welcome to the new Barknknit Podcast feed and blog. We are moving from our old feed complete soon. I will be first posting up all the old podcasts and then there will be new episode including new video episodes as well! I will cross post audio episodes to the old feed for a couple episodes so you don't miss out. Stay tuned for all the fun and exciting new updates to the old favorite, Barknknit Podcast!

Thank you for your support and time,

Gnat, Jackjack, and Abigail Grace.

PS...Special K thanks you as well.

Episode 19: I finally got my wheel!

2009-02-20T21:17:00.000-05:00

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Announcements:
I'm a little rambley this episode. :)

Barknknit Podcast Listener's group on Rav:
- Oscar, Jean aka doxietrek's dachsund crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She wrote a beautiful tribute post.
- Be Prepared for Gifts KAL 2009 has started. Come join in the KAL fun. Andreia aka bon2knitnpurl, is helping me out with this KAL. Thank you Andreia!

Doggie Bit:
- Spay Day is February 24th
- Command of episode: SIT
- Jackjack is silly and Abby is so smart

On the Needles:
- Entrelac Socks by Eunny Jang
- dishcloths for friend

Knitting:
wow...totally skipped it!! I had something too!

Spinning:
- My wheel
- getting to know your wheel
- hand carders
- am applying for a SOAR scholarship

Thank you for listening. Sorry again for forgetting the Knitting Bit. Will make it up next time! Please feel free to leave a comment or email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com.

Episode 18: How old are you?

2009-02-08T21:36:00.000-05:00

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Barknknit Podcast Group on Ravelry Announcements:
Winners of the Be Prepared for Christmas KAL are announced! :)
and talk of starting it again for next holiday.

Doggie Bit:
Wagmag presented The Ultimate Super Bowl Pawty! We went and SK and Jack were on tv!! Check out video on my blog.
Abigail is doing great in Obedience and we are soon going to start Into to Agility.
New steeler collars from Sewcrazydoglady.com. Check out her site and the awesome collars!

Off the Needles:
Fleas' February Lady Sweater in Knitpicks Shine Worsted.
Wedding Week Cubby Socks in Lorna Laces
Calorimetry in My BFL hand spun!

On the Needles:
Entrelac Socks by Eunny Jang in
Araucania Ranco Solid in a red and pink for February/Valentine's.

Knitting Bit:
Talk about Entrelac Knitting
Video of Backwards knitting.
Knitting Age Survey Results

Spinning Bit:
Picking up my wheel next saturday for Valentine's Day!!
Went to the Florida State Fair.
Joined the Pinellas Spinners and Weavers Guild. I'm going to my first meeting in a couple weeks! I'm very excited!!

Have a great week and please feel free to contact me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com.

Episode 17: Happy Podcastiversary

2009-01-28T12:49:00.000-05:00

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Happy Podcastiversary to Barknknit Podcast! It’s a short episode but hope you enjoy.

Doggie Bit:
a.Dogs on Thursday
b.Abby starts Obedience.

Knitting Spinning Bit:
How is the economy effecting you?

Hope you are all doing well. Thank you for listening for the last year. Yes, I know only 17 episodes. Not sure where I got 20 from. :)

Episode 16: I'm back

2009-01-25T13:36:00.000-05:00

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I'm back!!! Welcome back to Barknknit Podcast!! My first one of the new year!! I've missed you all!

Announcements:

I talk about my wedding, move, the holidays, and life in general.

Doggie Bit:
Sarah Wilson, co-author of My Smart Puppy and Dogology.

Her community is at www.mysmartpuppy.com and then click community.
Came and visited the SPCA of Tampa Bay and did a behavior demo. Check out her videos on youtube.

Talk about Jackjack and Abigail! :)

Off the needles:
Ipod Sock for Special K.
Clapotis for Aunt Monica
Gifted Clapotis to My MIL Sharimom.

On the needles:
Flea's February Lady Sweater
Wedding Week Cubbie Socks
Stitch-It Podcast Charity Blanket

Knitting Bit:
Looking forward to SOCK MADNESS 3

Things I want to try this year:
Entrelac
Bigger Lace Projects
An afghan
More sweaters

Spinning:
Wheel almost paid off and coming home!!
Finished first decent amount of yarn!
Looking for some hand carders because I would like to get a raw fleece to process.

Extra Stuff:
Learning the guitar.

Hope you enjoyed my first podcast of the new year. Hope to get them out with more regularity! I miss you guys. Please feel free to leave a comment or email at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)come.

Happy Knitting, Spinning, and Dog walking!

Episode 15: Fall has begun

2008-10-12T23:55:00.001-04:00

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Announcements:

A little work and a little wedding and all me. :)

Barknknit Listeners Group News:
Knitting Sweaters in Summer KAl is done and the winner of the prize is....you have to listen. :) hehehe
Be prepared for Christmas is still going on though!! Come by and tell us what your knitting for gifts. :)
The Fall Fibery n Furry Swap has started!! FUN!!!

Doggie Bit:
Stride for Strays in Tampa
Small Dog Rescue
SPCA of Tampa Bay Pet Walk
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

Off the needles:
9-5 socks

On needles:
FLS for Fleas
Ankle socks for CZBrats
Clapotis for Aunt

Knitting Bit:
Icelandic Shawl KAL is having a Finishitupitis contest. Please check out their group at Yahoo Groups.

Spinning:
BFL fiber
Spinning from the Fold video.

My Wheel search! You just have to listen. :)

Jen's Foundation

Have a great week!! Happy Knitting, Spinning, Dyeing and Dog walking!! Love you dog!!

Episode 14: The start of Podtour 08

2008-09-03T19:58:00.000-04:00

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Announcements/Rambling:
Babysitting galore and a little bit about work.

Barknknit Podcast Listeners Podcast Group Update:
1. Knitting Sweaters in Summer KAL. Deadline is Sept 30th. Come let us know if you have completed a sweater yet.
2. Be Prepared for Christmas. What are you knitting for Christmas or holidays?
4. OUR first SWAP!!! The Fall Fibery n Furry Swap!!! Sign ups are starting now until Sept. 15th. A package of a fibery gift for your pal and goodies for your pal and pet. Minimum is $30 and needs to be sent out by Oct 30th. Questionnaire is going to be up in the Ravelry group. Email signs ups to gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com or post on Rav.

Doggie Bit:
Jackjack's leg.

What do you think about Vets? How do you choose your vet?

Greatest American Dog.

Off the needles:
Clapotis!!! Done in Cascade 220 Superwash in Sage.

On needles:
Another February Lady Sweater for my sister.
9-5 socks!! they are killing me that they are still on my needles.

Planned knits:
Clapotis for Aunt
Hat with my first handspun and hand dyed yarn!

Knitting Bit:
Virtual Knit & Spin with Stitch It Podcast. Betzi is hosting the group so befriend her on Stickam.com.

Podtour!! I ask the first question!! Check out the other podcasts involved in the podtour! They will be answering my question within the next 2 weeks.

Belle of the Ball - http://belleoftheballpodcast.blogspot.com/
Brown-Eyed Mom - http://www.browneyedmom.mypodcast.com/
The Crafty Woman - http://www.yarndyenasty.com/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html
Fairieknits - http://fairieknits.com/blog/
Knit Spirit - http://www.KnitSpirit.com/kswordpress
Socks in the City - http://www.socksinthecitypodcast.blogspot.com/
Z Knits - http://www.seezknit.blogspot.com/

Spinning Bit:
Not much knitting but a lot of torturing by watching spinning videos.
Great spindle videos on youtube.com.
Megan LaCore from www.theartofmegan.com vidoes:
Drafting Wool
Drop Spindle
Finishing Yarn

Personal Health Challenge:
Joined a gym and plan to lose 10-15 lbs. I post a plan every Monday! Come join us and let us know what you plan on doing for the week at the Barknknit Podcast Listeners group.
I joined Sparkpeople.com.

Thank you for listening and hope you are having a great week.

Episode 13: The Dog Park

2008-08-19T20:56:00.000-04:00

Announcements:
Tropical Store Fay heading my way than veered but gave me the day off.
Sheryl(knitidiot) and I started listing items in our etsy shop Barknknit and Kitties Too. We have box bags and dyed yarn up and will be doing dyed fiber and more.

Check out my blog for pictures of the yarn swift Special K made.

Doggie Bit:
The Dog Park...tell me what your experience is and how you feel about the dog park. Have you had good experiences or bad? Do your doggies enjoy it??

Off the Needles:
Dish Rag Tag dishcloth

On the Needles:
The Clapotis

Marinating:
9-5 socks!

Knitting Bit:
The Dish Rag tag has begun!!!

Monthly Dishcloth KAL

Spinning:
I made my own spindle. Check out my blog to see pictures and yarn spun up!!

Happy Knitting, Spinning, Dyeing, Crafting and Spending time with you Doggies!!

Gnat

Episode 12: My Smart Puppy

2008-08-14T21:06:00.000-04:00

Announcements:

A mid-week podcast!! I like it! A bit about my job and wedding planning. I am ramble today. :)

Doggie Bit:

Dogfood Review on Lapdogcreations.com by Nichole. She's been doing some great reviews!! Check them out!

My Smart Puppy by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. A great book!! They have a site too. My Smart Puppy.com Also check out Sarah's podcast called Teacher's Pet on Petliferadio.com. There are some other good podcasts but her's is the best I've listen to so far! ;)

Off my needles:
My Lady February Sweater in Dream in Color Classy in Midnight Derby!

On my needles:
The Clapotis in Cascade 220 Superwash
9-5 socks....still slow.

Knitting Bit
Golden Lovers Swaps & KALS
K9 Knitters USA

Spinning Bit:
I am obsessed spinning lately and really want a wheel. I talk all about how I really want a Majacraft Suzie. :)

Youtube Videos:

Dyeing and Spinning
wheel description

Hope you guys have a great week!!

Gnat!

Episode 11: Rip, Rip, Rip, the Joys of Ripping

2008-07-27T15:12:00.001-04:00

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Announcements:
Barknknit Podcast Listeners Group KALs
1. Knitting Sweaters in Summer KAL. Join us if you've cast on a sweater after June 1st and plan to finish by Sept 31st.
2. Be Prepared for Christmas KAL. Get those Christmas/Holiday knits started!

Doggie Bit:

Jackjack and Abigail join us on a road trip with a bit of an embarrassing episode. :)

Off the needles:
1. My clapotis which I think will be frogged. :(

On my needles:
1. My 9-5 Socks.
2. February Lady Sweater!

Knitting Bit:

All about Ripping Fun! :)
Knittinghelp.com is the best video reference for tips and tricks. I used the Inserting the needle into the destination row before unraveling and the button hole video! GREAT help!

Contest winners are:
Grand prize goes to Nikki from My Fuzzy Life
Second prize goes to Nancy @ The Jersey Shores. Her blog is Days Go By

Hope you enjoy the episode and am working on getting them out more frequently. Please leave comments and join the Raverly group or Barknknit.com or email me at gnat(at)gmail(dot)com.

Happy Knitting!!

Episode 10: Knitting in Public

2008-07-04T15:57:00.000-04:00

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Happy 4th of July!!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Here's the podcast.. I'm off to relax and knit and enjoy our nations independence with a beer. :)

Feel free to email me any comments or suggestions at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com or leave a comment in the show notes or on itunes.

Gnat!

PS. Don't forget to enter the contest!!

Episode 9: The One with Special K

2008-06-12T13:53:00.000-04:00

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Announcements:

I talk about my job transitions and my wedding.

Tampa Bay Rays Stitch n Pitch on June 21st!!! Find out when your favorite team is having theirs at stitchnpitch.com

WWKIP Day on June 14th!! Join us at North Shore Park in St. Pete, FL!! To find a meet up near you visit wwkipday.com!!

Windowpane Sock KAL group on Ravelry. We are knitting the pattern from IK starting in July.

The Knitmore Girls Promo!

Doggie Bit:
We are going to be starting a series on different training books and styles of dog training.

Off my needles:
Log Cabin Blanket for Kelly's Baby Blanket done and gifted!

On my needles:
1. May Socks which are Bellatrix by Gigi Silva for the May Sockdown on Ravelry.
2. My wedding shawl ripped back and reknitting. :)
3. Test knit(can't talk about)

An interview with Special K, my fabulous fiance! Hope you enjoy!

Please feel free to contact me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com or on ravelry.com my id is barknknit. Join our group over on Ravelry. And don't forget to leave a comment here or on itunes.

Happy Knitting!!

Episode 8: The Beach

2008-05-06T18:21:00.000-04:00

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Annoucements:
This has become the section I talk about what's going on in my life. This week it's talk about no air to trips, to Creature Comforts. You must see Creature Comforts on Animal Planet!!

Doggie Bit: Jackjack and Abigail head to the beach and a puppy visitor. Tons of fun.

Off the needles:
Reversai Socks by Janine Le Cras This was the Sock Madness Round 2 pattern which is now available on ravelry.com.

Frog Pond:
Dog Bone Blanket, my first KAL has been frogged.

On the needles:
9-5 socks by Nicole Hindes, were frogged and re-started.
Log Cabin Blanket from Mason Dixon Knitting for Kelly's Baby shower.

Knitting Bit:
Summer of Socks is a fun knitalong for sock knitters that you have to check out. If you're knitting socks this summer anyway...JOIN US!! :)
And Sock Wars III is getting ready to start.

Hope everyone has a great week. Please feel free to contact me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com or on ravelry.com my id is barknknit. Join our group over on Ravelry. And don't forget to leave a comment here or on itunes.

Happy Knitting

Episode 7: Rescue Socks

2008-04-13T15:53:00.000-04:00

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This episode I interview Courtney for Confessions of a Knitter. Hope you enjoy our chat.

I skip the doggie bit and knitting bit because of interview.

Off my needles:
Wee Tiny Sock
Dishcloths

On my needles:
Reversai Socks from Sock Madness.
Wedding Shawl
Malabrigo Hat for Surfer Girl
Dog Bone Blanket for our first KAL. Please go over and join us.

Things I plan to knit:
Bellatrix socks by Gigi Silva for SKA group on Raverly's May Sockdown.
Gift...have to listen to see what it is. :)

Hope you enjoy the interview and the rest of this episode. Will try to get another one out this week to include all my notes that I wrote but didn't talk about because of interview.

Please comment on Itunes or the podcast show notes. Go over and join the group on ravelry or email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com.

Happy Knitting!!

Episode 6: Easter Bunnies don't Bounce

2008-03-24T15:17:00.000-04:00

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Announcements

Personal Health Challenge or PHC
If you would like to join me in your own PHC, whatever it may be, whether that’s just eating healthier or start a running routine or eating more protein. Just let the group know. If you are not on Ravelry and would still like to participate email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com and I’ll fill you in the details.

Podcast mentioned on Knit Sibs podcast.
Cogknition mentioned us on her blog.

Doggie Bit

1.Starting my first KAL for April which is the Dog Bone Blanket by Sara Lucas and Allison Isaacs. The start date is April 1st through April 30th and beyond. It’s Bulky yarn so I don’t think it will take long.
2. Sitstay.com

What’s off the needles

1.Sock Madness Socks
Zombie sock pattern by Sheryl Giles
Yarn Collinette Jitterbug in Copperbeach

Gave Kelly her bibs and she loved them.
Sewed a doggie button on one of them.

What’s on my needles

1. Wedding shawl
2. More Baby Bibs
3. Surfer Girl’s Greenery Hat in Malabrigo!!

Knitting Bit
1. SonnyandShear.com, a great online store from Florida. I got my package on Thursday. Check out my blog at www.barknknit.blogspot.com for pictures.

Spinning Bit
Ordered Start Spinning by Maggie Casey and tried a spinning wheel.

I added a donate button and I just wanted to let you know that all donations will be used for the podcast. Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and has a great week.

If you have any feedback please email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com or leave a comment here on the show notes. Please also join the discussions over in the Ravelry group.

Episode 5: Something New

2008-03-09T20:38:00.000-04:00

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Welcome to Barknknit Podcast!!

Announcements:

Meghan from Stitch-It Podcast talked about me on her podcast and I joined her Charity Blanket Project. Each person knits 3 inches of a blanket and passes it along. She's one of my favorite podcaster and an inspiration.

Check out She-knits Podcast, who I love to listen to and has a wonderful knitting circle.

Doggie Bit:

I talk about Pet Care Insurance, which I have for both Jackjack and Abigail.

Dogs on Thursday is having a Doggie Spring Swap and we started a Snuggle Project. If you're interested we are still taking sign ups. Paula from Basset Knitter started Dogs on Thursday.

Knitting Bit:

Visited LYS Uncommon Threads in Palm Harbor, FL. Met Cindy from fitterknitter.

I learned to SPIN!!!! YEAH!!! Manda from Mandalinn Knits n Spins gave a spindle and some roving and taught me to spin.

Cast on for my wedding shawl using di.Ve' yarn. The pattern is the Summer Shawlette.
I also cast on for The Greenery Hat for Surfer Girls hat. Devin from Evil Tuesday showed me the pattern. :)

Interview with Sheryl from Knitidiot.

Thank you for listening to Episode 5. Can you believe we are at episode 5. Please come and join the ravelry group. I love feedback so please email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com or leave a comment here.

Hope everyone has a great week!! Happy Knitting!!

Episode 4: Jackjack's Story

2008-03-02T12:07:00.000-05:00

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Announcements: Please check out the Barknknit Podcast Listener's group on Raverly. It's a fun little community of dog and knitting/crochet lovers. I have some group activities in the works so stay tuned.

Podcast mentions:
1. Mary Catharine from Warm in the North. Please check out her contest!
2. Cynical Knitting Gal and Gracie. Go say hi and wish Gracie a quick recovery.
3. Ariel of Dog Days of Knitting and she's got 6 Dogs, 2 Parakeets, 1 Beta & 1 Box Turtle. Wow...a full house.
4. Courtney or knitnpurlgurl on Ravelry from Confessions of a Knitter, who is the fastest sock knitter in the west and just finished the same baby bib as I am knitting.

Doggie Bit:

Product Reviews:

1. Lupine Collars
2. Furminator

Jackjack's story about his accident. I'm really sorry I get so sappy and thank you for putting up with me. This story is long and I stop a couple times but I hope you can bare with me. Thank you!!

Off the needles:
1. Baby Bib, pattern from Mason-Dixon Knitting

On the needles:
1. Another Baby Bib
2. Rainbow Socks, which was ripped back until before the heel.

Knitting Bit:
I talked about the Year Long Gift-a-long blog and my gift plans.

Thank you for listening and please feel free to email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com, or leave a comment here. You can also message me on raverly, my user name is barknknit. Please feel

Episode 3: Allergic Socks

2008-02-19T19:29:00.001-05:00

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Announcements: Contest winners picked for the Valentine's day contest at Barknknit

Barknknit Podcast has been mentioned a couple places:
1. NH Knitting Mama mentioned me on her blog. Please go check her out and visit her etsy shop.

2. Charle's Lifesyle and Knitting Video Cast also featured me on his video cast. Please go by and check it out.

Thank you both of you for mentioning me!

Doggie Bit:

I got allergy news for Abigail Grace!! Yeah! Very exciting and I talk all about it. Local Pet Food Warehouse, which I'm thinking is not a chain so it might not be in your area, but please check out the local pet food stores. Food I mention is Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance.

Added a group on Dogster for listener's of Barknknit Podcast. Please go over and join the group.

Let me know if you would join a group on ravelry.com. I'd love to make one if I have interested listeners.

Edit: I made a group in ravelry. So click on the following link if you are a member of ravelry and join in the discussion. Barknknit Podcast Group on Ravelry. I believe Ravelry should be opening to the public soon.

Off the needles:
My Utopia Hat for Surfer girl.
Symmetrical Braided Gauntlets went to my sister. :)

On the needles:
The Rainbow Socks by Suzanne Kitzmann

Snuggle for Dogs on Thursday.

Knitting Bit:
I joined Sock Madness 2.

I talk about Sock Wars III, which Courtney explained to me.

Yarn Purchase from Christine of Lorna Laces Shepherd Sock in Gold Hill.

I talk about how I stared a St. Pete SnB on Wednesday nights at Panera near Tyrone Square.

Thank you for listening to Episode #3: Allergic Socks. Please feel free to add me on ravelry, I am barknknit or email me at gnat(@)barknknit(dot)com, or comment in the show notes.

We are finally on Itunes but are still not in the search as of right now but if you click on this link or on the sidebar you can subscribe to the rss feed.

Happy Knitting!!

Episode 2: Let's Get Started

2008-02-08T12:30:00.000-05:00

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My 2nd episode is more of my ramblings but I do talk about some fun stuff. Such as my favorite doggie site Dogster.com. It's a doggie community site that has tons of dog related information and pet profiles. I mention the contest I'm having on my blog Barknknit. Please join in the Valentine's Day fun. I also talk about my toe up experience. :)

Toe up Cast on tutorial is Magic Cast on by Judy Becker.

Friends blogs who I mention:
Sheryl from Knit Happens
Sean from KBlicious

Off my needles:
Pedicure Socks by Ruthie Nussbaum
Monkey Socks by Cookie A

On my needles: (confession here)
Utopia Hat by Smariek
Symmetrical Braided Gauntlets by Rachel Calado
and The Rainbow Socks by Suzanne Kitzmann

I hope you enjoy my 2nd episode. Itunes has still not emailed me back to set that up so when they do I will let you know.

Also please send me feedback by commenting here or by emailing me at gnat (at) barknknit (dot) com.

Happy Knitting

Episode 1: Intro

2008-01-28T10:27:00.000-05:00

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Welcome to BarknKnit Podcast Episode #1. I'm so excited to get this first one published. In the first episode I talk about my dogs, Jackjack and Abigail Grace, and a quick introduction on how I started knitting.

Patterns I mention:

Monkey by Cookie A
Pedicure socks by Ruthie Nussbaum

Places I mention:
SPCA Tampa Bay

Hope you enjoy my first episode. I'm hoping to get an episode out at least once a month if not more.

Happy Knitting

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