Knitting Rose

This has been a roller coaster week for me emotionally! I have a cousin with size !$ (that is 14 in realspeak) feet! He would love to have some hand knit socks!! I just don't know if I have that kind of stamina! We are still working on Ex-Navy Nuke's name change. He shot down all our ideas!!! I will do a random drawing next week for the prize though - so stay tuned. References: Calorimetry Wrap & Turn KnittingHelp.com Bluebonnet Knitting Guild of North Texas

Episode 23 Undone

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:05:00 -0600

How can it be possible to UNDO two months worth of work? Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and do it.

Episode 22: What's going on?

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:51:00 -0600

Mama Mia - One of the best movies around!! I don't care what the critiques say. Podcasts Sticks & String Knit Naturally Faery Knitting Craft Lit Stitch it! Stitch I am interested in learning more about! Brioche Stitch

Episode 21: Double knit or just knit?

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:29:00 -0600

I changed the cast on of the Net Shopping Bag to this: Double knitting Handles I am going to use for the Shopping Bag: Linen stitch Different joins Russian join Spit splice

Episode 20 - Back Home and getting in the groove

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:56:00 -0600

Deb's Going Green Blog this is a blog about trying to take care of the environment - great ideas!!

Episode 19 Lace Retreat and Vacation

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:16:00 -0600

Ronda's etsy shop "15 Pieces of Flair" is here Knitting Fairy Sterling by Kraemer Brook Farm’s Fourplay Brooks Farm yarns

Episode 18 Short Rows

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:11:00 -0600

Short Rows explained (from my Blog) Patterns mentioned Tulip Tote by Noni patterns Tulip Tote at Dreamweaveryarns Monster Bear from the book One-Skein Wonders - 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders Short Rows Calorimetry pattern - Headband pattern Designers Cookie A patterns Knitting Fairy Show DIY - Knitty Gritty Save Knitty Gritty petition Podcasts Stitch It! Knit Naturally Cast On Blog info Yarn Harlot Franklin

Episode 17 Pattern Reading

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:16:00 -0600

Show Notes Confessions of a Knitting Heretic (Spiral-bound) by Annie Modesitt Knitting by the Fireside and on the Hillside by Linda G Fryer I didn't realize this was now OUT OF PRINT. I just bought it a couple of months ago for $24.00. No Sheep for you: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo and Other Delights by Amy R. Singer Bloglines

Episode 16 Soapbox

Mon, 26 May 2008 19:26:00 -0600

I get on my soapbox a little at the end - but this mostly about organizing my knitting 'stuff'. How much stuff do you have? Links mentioned: KnittingPsychos StitchIt! Podcast Faery Knitting Wrapped In Comfort by Alison J. Hyde KnitPicks

Episode 15 Summer Knitting

Sun, 18 May 2008 18:49:00 -0600

What do you knit in summer? I like cotton items and toys and socks... but I need more ideas for things. PS - would anyone like Betty Boop to be on again? Let me know!

Episode 14 Wanna go swimming?

Sun, 11 May 2008 13:28:00 -0600

Water adventures from this week and the difference between new knitters vs experienced knitters.

Episode 13: Unlucky Thirteen? Naaaahhh I don't think so

Sat, 03 May 2008 20:39:00 -0600

Episode 13: Unlucky Thirteen? Naaaahhh I don't think so A little talk About spinning, blocking and Beer barns... The Knitting Fairy! (http://www.knittingfairy.com/) Podcasts mentioned (you can find them all on itunes) SheKnits (http://www.she-knitspodcast.blogspot.com/) Socks in the City (http://socksinthecitypodcast.blogspot.com/) Faery Knitting (http://faeryknitting.blogspot.com/) Craft Lit (http://craftlit.blogspot.com/)

Episode 12: Interview with Betty Boop

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:11:00 -0600

Episode 12: Interview with Betty Boop Please see the show notes on my regular blog - Link HERE

Episode 11: Current Events

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:38:00 -0600

This podcast is posted raw - if there are problems with the audio - please let me know! I didn't edit - so there may be a lot of 'ums' and 'wells' in there... sorry about that! I ramble on a bit about what has happened in my knitting world lately. DFW Fiberfest was last weekend - it was WONDERFUL!! One of my local yarn stores closed - RIP Simpatico Yarns. MagKnits is now GONE!!! (yeah - I know the link only takes you to an email notice). We need a new online magazine!! Send me your links on those! There are over 100K people on RAVELRY? Is that right? WOW!

Episode 10: What is it like to live with a knitter?

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:56:00 -0600

-------------Living with a knitter from the OTHER side - The Big Texan gives his thoughts.

Episode 9: Coming Back

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:46:00 -0600

I am finally back after a week of not being able to talk!!! (Plus my computer wasn't working) - ARRRGGGHHHH!!! (mouse over to click on links) Podcasts mentioned : Faery Knitting Lime N Violet Craft Lit Patterns mentioned: Hemlock Shawl - wow I don't have a pic up! I will do that tomorrow! Friendship Shawl (aka Autumn shawl) - wow - I don't have a pic of that either!!! Best knitter EVER! The Knitting Fairy Book mentioned Knit Kimono Yarn mentioned CotLin Blog mentioned Techknitting.blogspot.com

Episode 8: Finishing Phobias

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:30:00 -0600

---- Beverly Royce book - "Notes on Double Knitting" (link here) Nancy Wiseman book - "The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques" (link here) Knitting Fairy (link here) IF ANYONE IS BUGGED BY NOT HAVING ALBUM ARTWORK - SAVE THIS PICTURE AND USE IT FOR THE ALBUM ARTWORK. I cannot seem to get it to attach properly in iTunes - but I hate not having album artwork - so here you go.

Episode 7: Easily Sidetracked

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:22:00 -0600

Advice for ME - remember to be yourself - no one can do it better. Don't worry about what others think. Live fearlessly and remember to take a few risks. Why do I have a large stash? Because of the ADD - it isn't my fault at all! I have finished the Autumn Shawl (link here)! It is in the other room blocking (see here)! Mentions: Cobblestone Pattern here Sticks & Stings Podcast here Faery Knitting here Knitting Psychos here Knitting and Everything Else that matters (yuvee) here

Episode 6: Autumn Shawls & Computers

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:06:00 -0600

I am still working on the Autumn Shawl... I am ready to do the edging. I cast on 376 stitches last night!! WOW I will be spending next Saturday at the Argyle Bluegrass Festival. Come & see me! Argyle Bluegrass Festival link I got a little off topic talking about being thankful. Garterlac Dishcloth Pattern link

Episode 5: Still Alive!!

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:35:00 -0600

I am still alive in the HAT ATTACK!! My hat is on the way from Canada - but I have yet to receive it! YEAH!! Loopy Ewe - wonderful place to shop!!! Inox Needles - very nice reasonably priced needles Wool Ease Sahara Sweater Interweave Knits

Episode 4: Odds & Ends

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:33:00 -0600

Beginning to knit isn’t easy if you are trying to learn from a book. www.knittinghelp.com - A wonderful site with videos on how to knit – purl and everything in between. Sahara sweater - http://www.stitchdiva.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=sds-031

Episode 3: Computers Byte!!

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:43:00 -0600

After a couple of nights fighting with the computer - I have just a little knitting and book reviews. Books Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitters Almanac 101 Designer One skein wonders Knitting from the Top by Barbara Walker

Episode 2: Back again

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:50:00 -0600

Back again after a long visit over the weekend and buying a new car Here are the car sites I was talking about - the first and last ones are the ones I used the most. This is a great site http://www.edmunds.com/?mktcat=trademark&kw=edmunds.com&mktid=ov16157840 and this one... http://www.cars.com/go/buyIndex.jsp and here http://www.newbuyer.com/autonew/howtobuy/dealers.htm and here - trust me - these are all useful and tell you different things http://www.carbuyingtips.com/

Episode 1: Getting to Know You

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:58:00 -0600

Introductory podcast by KnittingRose. I tell about why I started knitting and a little story of a Ripple Blanket