Knitting History

In this episode, I return with a look at cotton, why Kaiser Wilhelm was nuts, my frankencowl, a look at a good sock book, my beloved nook, and why you should never let me have custody of your spindle.

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In this episode, we'll discuss silk and the ugly buggers that make it, a really cool woman from Russian history, what's on my needles, what's off, review celtic swan dpns (find them at celticswan.com), why you should always believe a yarn that says it is good for felting, the death of my long-time computer Fred and introduce Otto, the NFL draft (woot), and I'll make more empty promises about how I won't disappear again.  Music by Jim Nazzstix.

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In this episode, we'll talk about the nasty virus on my computer, finish up bast fibers, and discuss why you shouldn't date your cousin. Music by Augur (my husband's band!). Reviews of Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie M. Wiseman, Celtic Swan needles (more coming), and yarn owls by DianaCouture. Thanks to everyone who was so patient.

CORRECTION: Lye is a base. I totally misspoke. Sorry.

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I'm back...with a very sensitive microphone that I'm not quite used to yet. So there's more noise than usual. In this episode, we'll discuss hemp and its uses, the necklace affair of Marie Antoinette, what's on/off my needles, the book Sock Innovation by Cookie A., and what happened to my drama-free zone. Music by Nikki Larson. Cool flower girl tiara by TradewindTiaras.com

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In this episode, we'll find out how much I can sniffle during a podcast while talking about wool, polio, what's on and off my needles, review of a book about Katherine Swynford and my weekend of hats. Music is by Black Velvet Elvis.

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In this episode, I'll discuss the evolution of spindles, why Misty bailed on me, how you go from mistress to duchess, what's on the needles, why www.shopyarnlove.com is omigosh wonderful, and why you should go and buy lots of albums from the Taters.

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Spinning Links:

Gravettian culture

Magdalenian culture

String skirts and Venus figures

Venus of Lespugue

Cnut

Canute, Cnut, yeah...that guy

The Shawl

Cobweb Lace Stole

Alpaca/Silk Lace from Webs

Book Review

When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters

Charity is good for the soul

AnySoldier.com

Music

Josh Hollis on MySpace

Yours truly will be going to michael's tomorrow--unless she can rummage on her floor and find one--to get a embroidery hoop. Luckily I have tons of pantyhose that I don't wear (sorry mom). Wondering what those two things have in common...why they are becoming my "pop filter." Special thanks to Sally for suggesting it, as I was wondering how to get rid of those PPPPAAAAs all through the 'cast. My other solution was never saying Alpaca again--and I love al-PPPPAAA-ca. Assuming I get it made tomorrow (along with my super spiffy gift for my in-laws), you may have a PPPPAAA free podcast soon!

Thanks to all the new subscribers!!!

Hey all:

Okay, honestly the links aren't ready...but I thought I'd link my cranberry sauce recipe to make sure you got it in time to get cranberries...and wine. Seriously...step away from the can.

Omigod Good Cranberry Sauce

In this episode, I'll discuss the early evidence of string, including the oh-so-attractive string skirts. We'll also talk about why a king couldn't stop the sea, why lifelines are the best things ever, why "no, I can't just knit loosely", why you should read When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters, why you should go to anysoldier.com, and why I'm out $10. Music by Josh Hollis.

Thanks to all the new subscribers...and to Peace Cat for the comment!  THANK YOU!

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