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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Back after my Christmas/New Year hiatus.
Drive
I take a detour to talk about the Downcast app
I mention the Knitmore Girls Matchy-Matchy KAL and Knitting in Circles
Stripey Socks for Carlos out of Patons Kroy
Lucy Takes Manhattan out of Jill Draper Makes Stuff. Unfortunately I am (was) not able to make it to Vogue Knitting Live this weekend.
Check Engine Light
Cargo
Chatting a little about stash management
Flash Your Stash thread on Ravelry
Offroading
The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery - Once Upon a Time Sampler
Carpool
Streetspun Yarnbomb for the Kids
Ravellenics 2014 - Team Sasquatch
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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Here we are at the final episode for 2013. I look back at 2013 and look forward to 2014. See you in the New Year!
You've Arrived at Your Destination
I recap some of the highlights of my 22(!!) finished objects for this year
Neutral
Let's talk about some UFOs/WIPs that I'd like to bring back into rotation next year
Drive
Christmas Stripey socks for me
Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
For Good by Megan Williams
Trip Planner
Browsing through my queue and pondering what's next
Cargo
Chatting a little about stash
Party Bus
Winners announced for the Thankful Giveaway - if you won, contact me on Ravelry to claim your prize!
Unofficial "Goals" for 2014
Bring more UFOs/WIPs back into rotation and off the needles
More sweaters
More socks for me
Continue to be thoughtful with yarn purchases
Continue to expand my knitting and especially my crochet skills
Happy Holidays - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families!!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
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This year I have a lot for which to be thankful - including for all of you! Enjoy your family time this holiday season.
Reminder - Cascadia contest will remain open until Saturday November 30th over in the Ravelry Group.
Next episode will drop around 12/11 and will be the final episode for 2013.
Drive
Christmas Stripey socks for me
Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Check Engine Light
Cargo
Club Dragonfly - Djinni Sock in Jack Skellington
Party Bus
An impromptu giveaway over in the Commuter Knitter Podcast group. Share with us for what you are thankful this year to enter to win a pattern or skein of yarn. Winners will be selected by random number generator on December 11, 2013 for the next episode. Must be a member of the group to win. One post per person, please.
Carpool
Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014
Officially endorsing Team Knitmore based on your votes!
Offroading
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
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Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
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Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
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Thank you so much to everyone who reached out over the last month between episodes. I know I probably sound like a broken record with "life getting in the way of the podcast", but that has been my reality over the last several months. And given that this episode was recorded Monday, November 11th and only being released on Saturday November 16th, it still hasn't let up. Going forward in an attempt to keep a regular schedule, I am officially switching to an every-other-week recording schedule. The weekly schedule just is not feasible right now. There will be a planned hiatus from mid-December until after the first of the new year when I'll resume recording every other week. Again, thank you for bearing with me and understanding.
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down
Yellow Beanie for my Mom
My 30 Day Sweater project - Preppy in Pink
Drive
Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Road Maps
Review of Cascadia by Amanda Milne and Fiona McLean. Thank you to the folks at Cooperative Press for providing a copy for me to review and a copy for you! Enter in the group for a chance to win. You must be a member of the group to be eligible.
Carpool
Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014
I will not host a team, so which team should we endorse/support? Take the poll in the group and let me know! Will make my endorsement on the next episode in about 2 weeks
Road Trips
Western CT Yarn Crawl - October 4-7, 2013
NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY
STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
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This week I had the privilege of sitting down with Benjamin Levisay for the podcast (no, I was not driving as I recorded!) Benjamin is CEO of XRX, Inc., the company behind Knitter's magazine, XRX Books and STITCHES Expos. He also hosts his own weekly podcast, Fiber Hooligan, where he interviews the best and brightest in the industry. Today, Benjamin is in the interviewee chair as we chat about STITCHES, Halos of Hope, and the Podcaster Throwdown.
Links to check out:
Find Benjamin - Twitter (@BenjaminXRX) - Facebook - Ravelry
Fiber Hooligan - BlogTalk Radio - Ravelry Group - Facebook Group
Drew Emborsky's Chemo Cap Challenge
Don't forget to vote in the thread for Episode 64 for which team gets the official Commuter Knitter podcast endorsement. Voting will stay open for another week or so. As of today, the following teams are participating:
KnottyGirls Knitcast, Ravelry Group Knitmore Girls Podcast, Ravelry Group Craftlit, Ravelry Group Read, Set, Knit, WEBs Ravelry Group Yarn on Tap, Ravelry Group Knit Knit Cafe, Ravelry Group
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Thank you so much to everyone who reached out over the last month between episodes. Everything is OK and I am glad to be back chatting with you!
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Classic WWII Watch Cap for Little Brother (I forgot to take a photo before taping up the box...)
Drive
Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using
Christmas Stripe-y Socks for me
Susan B. Anderson's sock drawer - this post was all the way back in March. My how time flies!
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down
Road Maps
Raglan Shaping Video Tutorial (part of the promotional tour in September)
Link to Free Sweater Planning Guide (with coupon code for 25% off the 30 Day Sweater ebook)
Traffic Report
New and new-to-me video podcasts that I've been watching lately
Elly's Knit (In)sanity - iTunes
Carpool
The Crochet Dude's Chemo Cap challenge
New England Halos of Hope - holiday caps for pediatric centers in October and November. Let me know if you want to knit or crochet some holiday caps and we'll get a KAL/CAL going!
Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014
I will not host a team, so which team should we endorse/support? Take the poll in the group and let me know!
Road Trips
Western CT Yarn Crawl - October 4-7, 2013
NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY
STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived At Your Destination
Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3
Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme
Ribbit by Susan B. Anderson - free pattern available at Spud & Chloe blog
Drive
Halloween Socks for Carlos - Denali Socks with the links for the formula I'm using
Gnome Acres in Witches Brew
June's Favorite Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Quince & Co. Lark in Dogwood
Cargo
Wollmeise DK from The Loopy Ewe - colorway is Magnolie Dark
Traffic Report
New podcasts that I've been listening to during my commute
Prairie Girls Knit and Spin hosted by Danie and Susie - Ravelry Group
Stitched Together hosted by Chrissy - Ravelry Group - Crafting Library KAL
Knotty Girls Knitcast hosted by Jen and Laura - Ravelry Group
Carpool
Podcaster Throwdown for Halos of Hope - STITCHES West 2014
The Crochet Dude's Chemo Cap challenge
New England Halos of Hope - holiday caps for pediatric centers in October and November. Let me know if you want to knit or crochet some holiday caps and we'll get a KAL/CAL going!
Road Trips
I entered my NY Cardigan and Frost Tapestry Hat in the Needlework Contest at the Bridgewater Fair and won a blue & yellow ribbon!
Newtown Arts Festival - September 21-22, 2013
Western CT Yarn Crawl - October 4-7, 2013
NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY
STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Drive
Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3
Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme
Road Maps
Swatching in the Round - the cheater's way
Your Mileage May Vary
The Rhinebeck Sweater - share your thoughts and opinions about the tradition of knitting a Rhinebeck (or other festival) Sweater over in the Ravelry Group.
Round the Twist episode where Carin shares her "Rhinebeck Sweater Tale of Woe".
Traffic Report
Congrats to John and Dave for reaching their Kickstarter Campaign goal - can't wait to see what they have in store for Wooly 2.0!
Martine of the iMake podcast and blog released her first issue of the iMake Magazine - available from her Etsy and Craftsy shops
Deborah Tomasello of Colorworks by Debi released her first book - Wrapped in Color Stranded Knitting for the 21st Century available as a Ravelry download.
Vote for Yarnover Truck, the Loopy Ewe and other knitting related small businesses for the Intuit Small Business Big Game contest.
Offroading
ND Cross-Stitch
Road Trips
I am entering my NY Cardigan and Frost Tapestry Hat in the Needlework Contest at the Bridgewater Country Fair this weekend. Wish me luck! (Carlos safely delivered my knits this evening!)
Newtown Arts Festival - September 21-22, 2013
NY State Sheep & Wool Festival - October 19-20, 2013 - Rhinebeck, NY
STITCHES East - November 7-10, 2013 - Hartford, CT
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
You've Arrived at Your Destination
Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2
Trip Planner/Cargo
Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 starts August 1
Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme
Your Mileage May Vary
Follow up from last week - I found the ND Cross Stitch!
Offroading
ND Football starts this month!!
Having lots of fun with my new toy - my pink Cuisinart ice cream maker. I mention the ice cream blog post by Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls that I had saved for this occasion.
Road Trips
Thankfully I remembered about the Bridgewater Country Fair Needlework entry before they were due in! I am entering my NY Cardigan and Frost Tapestry Hat. Wish me luck!
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
Drive
Narragansett by Thea Coleman - Camp Loopy Project Number 2
Trip Planner/Cargo
Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig - Camp Loopy Project Number 3 starts August 1
Cascade Heritage Silk in Strawberry Creme
I interrupt Trip Planner & Cargo with a tale of tangles trying to wind yarn with the husband.
Road Maps
Substituting the DK for worsted is turning out OK - so far!
Your Mileage May Vary
What other non-fibery crafty endeavors do you pursue? I mention my scrapbooking and a desire to dust off my cross-stitch skills. Come share some inspiration in the Ravelry Group!
No such luck locating the ND Cross Stitch - wasn't where I thought it was. Will search over the weekend and post a photo when I find it.
Traffic Report
Wooly 2.0 is coming! Check out their Kickstarter Campaign for all the details about the new features that will be available soon for iOS. I also wrote about it two weeks ago.
Come Find me on the Interwebs
Ravelry - ndjen04
Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Twitter - @CommuterKnitter
Facebook - Commuter Knitter
Plurk - CommuterKnitter
Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.com
Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com
Nimblestix - ndjen04
Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast
Instagram - ndjen04
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