The Pagan Knitter Podcast

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Episode 17 delayed Apr 20, 2012

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Hello all,
Some of you might be wondering where the mid-month podcast episode is at. I am pretty busy right now, with a bunch of things, but mostly working on my screenplay. April is ”Script Frenzy” (the screenplay version of NaNoWriMo - the novel writing month in November), so my focus has been more on that. I didn’t have as full of a show as I had wanted, so I put that content aside to wait for the May 1st/Beltaine episode.
Don’t forget that the KAL finishes at the end of this month. Also, there is the draw for the SpringTree Road yarn - enter at the shownotes for episode 16, if you haven’t already.

Episode 15 - Good Morning Eostare! Mar 20, 2012

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In today’s episode, it’s all about the sweater love as I update you on my projects. And it is the Spring Equinox, when the world warms and prepares for the growing season...
Shownotes
Housekeeping:
- Enter to win a project bag by Miso Crafty Knits, and one of three skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn.
The Knitter's Needles
Off the Needles:
Arco Cowl:
“Arco Cowl” by Sara Sprung.
Yarn: Malabrigo “Rasta” super bulky, in “Arco Iris” colourway.
Moonstone Sweater:
“My favorite sweater” - basic top-down raglan formula pattern, by Amber Corcoran (Fancy Tiger Crafts).
Yarn: Fleece Artist “Big Blue” BFL chunky, “Moonstone” colourway.
Ripley Cardigan:
“Favorite Cardigan” by Wendy Bernard, from the “Custom Knits” book.
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in silver-gray “The Ripley Scrowle”
My Chelsea Market Slouch:
“Chelsea Market Hat” by Caryl Pierre (test knit)
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in deep turquoise “Organelle”
On the Needles:
Fluffy Cardi:
“Sedum” cardigan by Jane Richmond
Yarn: Bernat “Roving” - single ply bulky, 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, in “Putty” gray colour.
Doha Cardigan:
“Calligraphy Cardigan” by Hannah Fettig
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “Traveller” DK (100% SW Merino), in “Doha”.
Ben’s Warthog:
“Warthog” by Sarah Keen, from the “Knitted Wild Animals” book.
Yarn: "Cascade 220", 100% Peruvian wool (not superwash), in colours “Rust” and “Cream”
Music:
David Baumgarten, "Your Spring Will Come Along"

Episode 13 - Our Lady of the Gauge Swatch Feb 16, 2012

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In today’s episode, love it or loathe it - it’s the gauge swatch! Plus, a couple of television shows I'm loving! And in “The Pagan Corner”, it’s better late than never at looking at Imbolc.
**Please note: if you downloaded/listened to the episode today (Thursday, February 16th, between 11:30am Pacific and 4:30pm Pacific), you will likely have the episode with a couple of blanks spots around minutes 33 - 35. I have uploaded a corrected one. Please try downloading it again - it should work fine now. Thanks!**
Shownotes:
Intro:
-Snowdrops Wiki page w/photos
Housekeeping:
- TPK Early Spring 2012 KAL/CAL/SpAL/WAL (Ravelry group link)
- no contest/draw until early March.
The Knitter's Needles:
- showing my love for the gauge swatch
Eyes & Ears:
- Downton Abbey (wiki page) (also, Gosford Park, 2001, film, written by Julian Fellowes (also in Monarch of the Glen)
- BombGirls (wiki page)
The Pagan Corner:
- Imbolc (wiki page)
Songs:
Benjamin Francis - Prelude to the Creative Process
Carles Bellot - L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole song, provided through MusicAlley.com)

Episode 13 delayed Feb 07, 2012

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Hello my lovely listeners!
You may have noticed that the latest episode isn't up in the usual first day or two of the month. I've landed a cold, and am still snuffly. I hope to have episode 13 up in the next couple of days.
I hope you are all keeping well :-)
Update, Thursday, Feb 9th: this cold has knocked down my whole family. Mine has now moved into my lungs. Since we are so close to the mid-month episode time, I am going to record and release episode 13 in this mid-month slot instead. It should be out around the 14/15 of February.
thanks
Ursa

Episode 12 - Clean Sweep Jan 17, 2012

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In today’s episode, the trials and tribulations of knitting for my husband. “In the Kitchen” is about the detox cleanse. And in “The Pagan Corner”, I’ll talk about being a Pagan parent and share some Pagan Parenting books.
Shownotes:
Housekeeping:
- The draw for December/January has been made. Post #10 - SabraB aka Sabrina is the winner.
- The KAL/CAL/SpAL/WAL starting February 1st, until April 1st. Details in a thread over at The Pagan Knitter Ravelry group.
The Knitter's Needles:
- Smokin' Jacket by Jared Flood. Yarn: Cascade 128 Chunky Solid/Tweed
- Professor's Scarf by Gina Waters. Yarn: Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Chunky
In the Kitchen:
- Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox
The Pagan Corner:
Pagan Parenting books
- Pagan Homeschooling, A Guide to Adding Spirituality to Your Child's Education by Kristin Madden.
- Raising Witches, Teaching The Wiccan Faith To Children, by Ashleen O'Gaea.
- The Family Wicca Book, The Craft for Parents & Children, by Ashleen O'Gaea.
- Celebrating The Great Mother, A Handbook of Earth-Honoring Activities for Parents and Children, by Cait Johnson and Maura D. Shaw.
- Circle Round, Raising Children in Goddess Traditions, by Starhawk, Diane Baker, and Anne Hill.
Music provided by Music Alley
- Matt Caplan, "Favorite Puppet"
- Brunswick Duo, "Sonata in B Flat by Handel"

Episode 11 - Birthing the Sun Dec 22, 2011

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Today is a bumper episode, as the British would say. I’ll update you on what I’ve been knitting - and it’s been quite a lot. I’ll also play a handful of seasonal songs both silly and sweet, for your enjoyment. There has been a lot brewing, bubbling and baking in my kitchen lately - so I’ll share what I’ve been making. And it is the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year...
A bumper crop of show notes: (Sorry for the delay, folks!)
Housekeeping:
-Enter to win two skeins of blue/purple fingering merino/silk/nylon & silver over at the blog. Post a comment in the comments section for “Episode 10”. There is also a wonderful shawl pattern by Miriam Felton that can be knit with these two sparkly skeins. Deadline is Saturday, January 14th, 2012.
The Knitter's Needles:
“Off the Needles” Projects:
Elphaba Pullover, by Mary Annarella
yarn: Bugga! by Sanguine Gryphon, in Blue Metalmark
colourway.
Wurm hat, by Katushika.
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon, Sappho II fingering, in “Like a God” colourway.
OWLS pullover sweater, by Kate Davies
Yarn: Fleece Artist, Big Blue BFL chunky/aran, in “Seafoam” colourway.
I completed the sweater in 8 days!
"On the Needles" Projects:
Rae, by Jane Richmond.
Yarn: Tanis Fiber Arts, Purple Label Sock (MCN), in September colourway “Autumn sun”.
Arco Cowl, by Sara Sprung.
Yarn: Malabrigo Rasta super bulky, in “Arco Iris” colourway.
Mittens, top-down, my own design. Could become a published pattern. Starts at finger tips and works to cuffs.
Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon’s Zaftig Bugga! worsted MCN, in the “Fierce Snake” colourway.
My favorite sweater - basic top-down raglan formula pattern, by Amber Corcoran.
Yarn: Fleece Artist, Big Blue BFL chunky, colourway "Moonstone".
In the Kitchen:
- My shortbread recipe and butter-tart recipe will be over at my personal blog soon.
- The tricky/disaster caramel apple recipe at the "Your Homebased Mom" site/blog.
The Pagan Corner:
- SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) - American Self-Help writer.
Songs:

(intro music) Deck the Halls - Doug Boldt
Hey Santa! - Mr Vegas Man
Santa Claus is really freaking me out! - Lord Weatherby (not "Leatherby" - sorry!)
Carol of the Bells - Doug Astrop
Gifts of the Midwinter - Ken and Lisa Theriot
In the Bleak Midwinter - Doug Boldt
In the Bleak Midwinter - Allison Crowe

All music sourced through Music Alley.

Episode 9 - Coastal Comfort Nov 17, 2011

Show notes

Today’s episode is all about Comfort - on your needles, for your eyes and ears, and simmering in your kitchen. We’ll look at the new Coastal Knits pattern book. And “The Pagan Corner” brings us comfort at home, for home is a sacred space.
Shownotes for episode 9:
Housekeeping:

Enter to win a skein of Vesper sock yarn or undyed spinning fibre at the shownotes for Episode 8.

The Knitter's Needles:

QED - 100% Blue-faced Leicester wool, worsted weight, by The Sanguine Gryphon (Ravelry link to QED)
Big Blue - 100% Blue-faced Leicester wool, chunky/aran weight, by Fleece Artist (Ravelry link)
Coastal Knits, a pattern book by Alana Dakos and Hannah Fettig.

In the Kitchen/Eyes & Ears, Comfort special:

Some of my recipes (at my personal blog):

Carrot Ginger Soup
Cauliflower/Potato/Leek Soup (known around my house as "white soup" - good way to get kids to eat veggies :-)
Chili con Carne

Books:

Lucy Maud Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables series, Emily of New Moon triology)
Bill Richardson, CBC radio personality, author of the Bachelor Brothers' Bed & Breakfast, Bachelor Brothers' Bed & Breakfast Pillow Book, & Bachelor Brothers' Bedtime Companion (all available on Amazon.com).
Michael Ondaantje, author of Annil's Ghost and The English Patient.

Music (two of my favourite songs lately):

"As if we never said goodbye", sung by Kurt Hummel (played by Chris Colfer), in the TV show Glee.
"Turning Tables", sung by Holly Holiday (played by guest Gwyneth Paltrow), in the TV show Glee.

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