Off The NeedlesSallah Cowl: a bit too tightRose Window Beret by Anne Kuo Lukito from a past issue of Interweave Knits. Have always been tickled by her name bcoz it's my uncle's family name. I think she must have an Indonesian background s

Episode 39 - The Essentials

Dec 5th, 2014 44m 51s

Hello again everyone and welcome to the last month of 2014!On The NeedlesGinkgo Shoulderette Shawl : do you have pattern suggestion for the leftover yarn? I might have 200+ yards of light fingering weight yarn.HitofudeSallah Cowl by Bristo

Episode 38 - Europe Logbook and Plethora of Knitting

Nov 13th, 2014 1h 5m

I apologize again for the unintended second hiatus (shorter this time!). While I've been away from the blog, internet, and the podcast, I was traveling with my family to Switzerland and France--as sort of a babymoon to have a vacation before th

Friends Of The Lost Geek - Challenge KAL with Kim of Craft Stash podcast

Sep 20th, 2014 41m 16s

Welcome Kim of Craft Stash podcast as guest interviewee here :)She is knitting a wedding chuppah for her sister's wedding.Knit Companion AppVeil of Isis by Andrea JurgrauElizabeth Zimmerman's Pi ShawlCustom-dyed gradient yarn by Erica

Episode 37 - Change It Up

Sep 10th, 2014 38m 10s

On The NeedlesMy knitting mojo returns with a vengeance. I cast on two new projects in the past two weeks, although I haven't touched any of my more complicated WIPs--complicated meaning anything more complex than stockinette or garter stitche

Episode 36 - Back From Hiatus (YAY!)

Aug 27th, 2014 32m 22s

Update: Sorry everyone for being in an unannounced hiatus, I'm pregnant with my second baby (21 weeks now!) and we've found out that it's a boy. Going along with Timothy's prediction of the gender.Everything related to fiber arts: knitting, s

Episode 35 - House Cup!

Jun 5th, 2014 47m 28s

Thanks to Paula of Knitting Pipeline for her generous review on iTunes for the podcast. So flattered to know that she's been following and listening. Paula is a big influence during the starting days of the podcast, and she's the one that ment

Episode 34 - Where's My Knitting Mojo?

May 22nd, 2014 25m 40s

On The Needles Fringetree shawl by Anne Hanson.Long tail CO with both ends of yarnUse the tail end that you're not going to use as the thumb yarnKnit Your Love: yarn is fuzzy, can clearly see the difference between the freshly knit and t

Episode 33 - Sakura, Alpen Snow, and Challenge! KAL

May 7th, 2014 1h 9m

New reviews on iTunes, thanks to: Turboknitter and Ksinc58, I'm really glad you've found the podcast and has been enjoying it. On The NeedlesGrove mittens: a tutorial I found online for a modified k2tog for twisted stsKnit Your Love.

Episode 32 - Podcasting In The Dark

Apr 8th, 2014 36m 10s

Off The NeedlesHills hat: first time I tried blocking a hat with its ribbed hem tied by a hair band (YouTube video by knitsbythesea)MittsThemeMHK level 1: I. Am. On. Fire!! Mastering The Knits podcastThe Principles of KnittingSecret t

Episode 31 - First Podiversary!

Apr 2nd, 2014 41m 56s

On The NeedlesTimo's mittens using Ann Budd basic recipe. Leftover bijou basin ranch yarn. Unknown needle size (I think 2.5mm?)Hills in Jamul hat. I talk about staple length and micron countKnit your love: pattern suddenly turned up!!Th

Episode 30 - Non Truths And Half Truths

Mar 19th, 2014 30m 14s

On The NeedlesRhonnie RivuletsKnit Your Love--pattern attack! Strickmich! Club. Copyright issues: please be mindful of your purchases and usage.Hills in Jamul hat. Feel of yarn = feltableness and droppableness?Shortie Row(m)ney HatGet

Episode 29 - Grafting In Pattern

Mar 12th, 2014 33m 50s

Off The NeedlesBFF Cocoon stitch cowl. Grafting in pattern:When grafting, you process two stitches on each needle. The first stitch will be dropped, the second stitch will stay on the needle. The mantra for grafting plain stockinette si

Episode 28 - Parallel Worlds

Mar 4th, 2014 44m 13s

Thank yous:jgailey4 for the iTunes reviewAll of you who bought the Traipsing Vines pattern in January and February--the total sales is $302.50 and I will do a donation report once it's distributed.Forgot to say a big thank you to Audrey

Episode 27 - L.O.V.E

Feb 18th, 2014 33m 56s

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Thanks to lasknit2 for a new review on iTunes.Off The NeedlesCirrus Mitts for Ravellenics Cirrus Mitts in its WIP stageApologies: no errata for mitt pattern, I simply didn't switch to other chart On The

Episode 26 - Let The Games Begin!

Feb 11th, 2014 29m 46s

On The NeedlesCirrus Mitts (aka Ravellenics #1), HO! Very fast. Forgot how quick it is to knit with heavier weight yarn. Wrong turn with the right mitt.BFF cowl: decided to keep it separate, so using yarn until very last bit. Got back seat d

Episode 25 - Rushing Rivulets

Feb 4th, 2014 40m

New review from hscruggs, Heather. Thank you :)New star ratings too.I heard from: Anne (sandinmysocks), Marianne (marianneH), Katie (archaeo), Kitty (KatyKittyJay), Janalee (knitsNhikes), CC (JavaPurl, host of Geeky Girls Knit with her 14 yo

Episode 24 - Staying Dry!

Jan 21st, 2014 43m 34s

Off The NeedlesRiverbed-Milo socks. Sock classified on Stockinette Zombies group.My partner is in Norway not Sweden, sorry!On The NeedlesBFF cowl cocoon stitch. Need to plan for project when one endsSpare project OTNYarn: Becoming Ar

Friends Of The Lost Geek: An Interview With Audrey of OwlForU

Jan 14th, 2014 35m 35s

Special episode, special format interview with Audrey Ducret of OwlForU on Etsy.Yarns UnlimitedTricObagYarnivore bagsmy yarnivore lusting after yarnFind her on Etsy, Facebook, or Ravelry.Audrey's craft/work room

Episode 23 - Library Along 2014 and Kung Fu Knitter

Jan 7th, 2014 33m 42s

Off The Needles (00:39)Hitchhiker: cast off and blocked!Nespelem: my first set-in-sleeve sweater! Wonky seams and wrong cable direction collar, still tolerable as a badge of honor for my journey. On The Needles (10:51) Milo Riverbed se

Episode 22 - Recap and Renew, or, MnM

Dec 24th, 2013 28m 34s

On The NeedlesFinish-all-the-WIP-instinct; any of you have it too?Milo-Riverbed second sock. I compare Chiao Goo red lace 32" circs and Jin Que 32" circs for magic loop.Nespelem: my first time knitting a sweater in pieces with set-in-s

Episode 21 - Eleven Twelve Thirteen

Dec 17th, 2013 31m 16s

New review: JJJana, big thanks! On The Needles (01:04)Wound yarn for Hitchhiker! finally. Adorn Sock by TIG, in Tolkien colorway.Speed bumps in knitting.Milo-Riverbed socks.Jin Que needles from Ebay.Into The Blue (05:19)New pattern: do

Episode 20 - I Am Thankful

Dec 2nd, 2013 28m 18s

On The NeedlesSock Classified #1: Yarn: my7kids on etsy. Pattern: combined Cat Bordhi's Riverbed Master Pattern and Cookie A.'s Milo. Absolutely love Cat Bordhi's sock recipes on New Pathways. It fits like magic. Jin Que needles from ebay arr

Episode 19 - A Cat-full Episode

Nov 19th, 2013 39m 1s

Thanks to Salinaknits for a new review. Accidentally bumped into this one because my ipad sometimes does a crazy switch between iTunes stores in US and UK. So I think her review was in the UK iTunes?Sorry for no news and no episode last few we

Episode 18 - A Master Knitter, I Want To Be

Oct 28th, 2013 34m 44s

On The Needles (00:51)SwaggerMy buddy Lisa (Turbogal) finished hers already! She mentioned she's Turbo Addi fan, and a turbo-speed knitter too. It's proven. My halfway point is 9 smocks.Knitting attack: successfully fixed, thanks to Mel!