Stay ConnectedWhere the Yarn Meets the Road – Work from Home Edition. Hi, I’m Jen! I’m a knitter, and in non-pandemic times, I’m a commuter. For now, let’s chat about knitting while I work from home until I get back on the road again. Come along for the ride!
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Take # 371 of this episode after technical difficulties. It reminded me of the episode of The West Wing where President Bartlett could not successfully pre-record his weekly radio address. In the end, he finally got through it live. Turns out, the same strategy worked for me today and I was able to record the rest of the episode in one take and did not need to edit much! Join me as a project reaches a roadblock, a long languishing project sees the light of day again, and I swatch for upcoming projects. My co-hosts make a return appearance on the show at the very end.
Thank you!
Thank you to Jasmin and Gigi of the Knitmore Girls Podcast for the recent shoutout
And many thanks to Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast and YouTube channel for inviting me to join her for a Crafty Chat on her channel!
Drive
North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website
Oranje by Ann Weaver - Knitty.com
Trip Planner
Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry
Your Mileage May Vary
I discuss the current accessibility issues with Ravelry and ponder my future use of the site. Please join me and others in staying off the site March 31st - April 2nd in solidarity with those who are unable to access due to triggering migraines and other health issues. For additional details, please check out posts by ktb38 and evanitaewm on Instagram.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome back to the world of podcasting after the last episode!
This episode, I share a finished object, talk about my current project, and blather on a bit about needle organization. My little co-hosts make a return appearance at the end of the show.
You've Arrived at Your Destination (with a couple Check Engine Lights along the way!)
Crazyheart by Tanis Lavallee - Tanis Fiber Arts website
Crazyheart Ravelry Project Page
Drive
North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website
North Shore Ravelry Project Page
Your Mileage May Vary
How do you store your needles?
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Instagram - ndjen04
Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast
**Update - 3/5/2021 - a listener brought to my attention that the links below were not working. Hopefully the technical issues have been fixed! :-)
Four years, four months and a week ago was the last time I recorded an episode of the podcast. After all this time, my knitting spark has finally turned back into a (small) flame and I have been inspired to return to the podcast to share!
**Please note - all Ravelry links will be clearly labeled as such**
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Little Camaro by Tanis Lavalee - Tanis Fiber Arts website
Little Camaro Ravelry Project Page
Mini Last Unicorn - Bad Wolf Girl Studios Etsy Shop
Mini Last Unicorn Ravelry Project Page
Drive
Crazyheart by Tanis Lavallee - Tanis Fiber Arts website
Crazyheart Ravelry Project Page
Trip Planner
North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website
Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio DK
Bean & Olive by Andrea Mowry - Drea Renee Knits website
Bean & Olive Grown-Up by Andrea Mowry - Drea Renee Knits website
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Instagram - ndjen04
Thank you for sticking with me and welcome to any new listeners! In this episode, I share how I am finding balance and am getting my knit groove back. No show notes this go-around - am just happy to be back behind the microphone and chatting with you all!
I'm BAAAACCCCKKKK in the Saddle! Three months and a day between episodes. Boy am I glad to be back at the microphone. Not much progress to share on the knitting front, so I share my plans to get my knitting mojo back this summer with ALL THE KALs. We also have a special guest for the last segment or two :-)
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Puerperium Cardigan - newborn size
Drive & Trip Planner
Stash Dash with TheKnitGirllls
Graduate Your Stash KAL with Kino Knits
Batter Up KAL with In a Sknit
Great Outdoors KAL with Knitting Butterflies
Splash Pad Party with Down Cellar Studio
PALKAL with ACTually Knitting
Go Buffalo!Playful Stripes Cardigan
Offroading
Cross Stitching
Thank you for all of the kind words and well wishes following the four year pod-iversary in February and the birth of our daughters the following day!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - ndjen04
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Four years ago today on Leap Day 2012, I turned on the voice memo app on my phone and the Commuter Knitter Podcast was born. Thank you for a wonderful FOUR years!! :-)
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Repaired Carlos' Fighting Irish Mittens
Puerperium Cardigan - newborn size
Neutral
Traffic Report
Some new podcasts for you to enjoy!
In a Sknit - rebooted as a one-woman video podcast with krisluvswool
Cultivate and Create - with mrsshoo (formerly of In a Sknit)
Thank you for a great four years of podcasting!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Happy New Year! Thank you all for a wonderful 2015 and here's to a great 2016!!
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Gauge Matters in Crochet, too!
Party Bus
Dusting off the Party Bus to give away a copy of Skein Watch Socks by Kinoknits
Mary recently started a podcast of her own. I've listened to the first few episodes and this one will definitely find its way into my rotation!
Enter to win in the Ravelry Group - Contest will close January 10th
Rearview Mirror
Recap of 2015 Goals
New-to-me Yarn Dyers added to the stash in 2015:
Looking ahead to 2016
Balance is the key word for this year
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
A little late in getting this episode out to you all, but I hope you enjoy!
Your Mileage May Vary
Does the shorter daylight time in the winter months impact your knitting or crafting time?
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Trip Planner
Recreating a blanket that my great-grandma crocheted for me as a baby that was handed down to my middle brother
Party Bus
Dusting off the Party Bus to give away a copy of Skein Watch Socks by Kinoknits
**Note - after recording the episode, Mary let me know that she recently started a podcast of her own. I've listened to the first few episodes and this one will definitely find its way into my rotation!
Enter to win in the Ravelry Group
Offroading
Carlos and I ventured up to Boston for the ND-BC game at Fenway Park and had a wonderful time!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Carlos and I thank you so much for all of the kind notes and messages after Episode 100's exciting news that I shared. This episode I have a couple FOs, a few WIPs, answer some questions about sweater knitting, and recap a wonderful day at NY State Sheep & Wool.
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Drive
Addendum - Trip Planner - Bumble Socks for Carlos
Where Shall We Go Today?
A new segment to answer your questions. This episode I talk all about sweater knitting thanks to a question from Michelle ACTuallyKNITting
I mention Amy Herzog's books and Craftsy Class (keep in mind I am a Craftsy affiliate, so if you happen to purchase a class after clicking a link here, I do receive a small commission)
Road Trips
NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Periscope - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
This episode I am grateful for reaching 100 episodes, recap my 2015 goals, and share several new WIPs that have been under wraps for a bit. Stay tuned after the closing music for some previously unaired audio from the "sound check" before the pilot episode. Rearview Mirror Recap/Check-in for 2015 goals and #stashdownthrowdown Drive Mama Vertebrae Halloween Socks Arne & Carlos Socks DCS Pigskin Party with BostonJen
A quick detour with news that will provide context to the next few WIPs Newborn Vertebrae Go Buffalo Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket Where Shall We Go Today? A new segment to answer your questions. This episode I talk all about choosing projects for travel and vacation knitting Road Trips Western CT Yarn Crawl - September 25-27 NY State Sheep and Wool - October 17 and 18 Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Periscope - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast Instagram - ndjen04
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