Destiknit the Podcast
Destiknit the Podcast
I am testing out a new format for this blog – podcasting. It seems many of us enjoy our bloggers but may not have time to sit and read them, however, listening is almost always an option. Please let me know what you think of this by emailing me at destiknit AT gmail DOT com or commenting on the blog. Thanks!
October 15, 2008: Survey on Destiknit the Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Look for DTP in iTunes!
Destiknit the Podcast (links direct to podcast feed)
Podcast Notes
Find me on Ravelry, I’m Destiknit
Episode #01:
Correction: I referred to a design as “Oppulent” when in fact I was referring to “Ingenue”
Book Reviewed: Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard
Episode #02:
Book Reviewed: Creepy Cute Crochet by Christen Haden
Links:
Ysolda Teague’s Grown Up Booties
Through the Loops Mystery Socks by Kirsten Kapur
Episode #03:
Book Reviewed: Knitting on the Road by Nancy Bush
Links:
Knitting on the Road by Nancy Bush
Monthly Adventures Group (in Ravelry)
Episode #04:
Book Reviewed: Vogue Knitting Magazine, Holiday 2008
Links:
Navajo Ply-On-The-Fly, YouTube Video
It sounds like I am saying “Andie Adams”, of course, it is Annie Adams, sorry for any confusion.
Episode #05:
Book Reviewed: Girls’ Best Book of Knitting, Sewing and Embroidery by Virginie Desmoulins
Links:
Homemade Lazy Kate, by the Keyboard Biologist
Lisard UltraLight, by David Reed Smith
Episode #06:
Book Reviewed: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2008
Links:
Help support Destiknit the Podcast: Shop Destiknit for Spindling Kits and Hand Dyed Yarn and Roving
Designer Spotlight: Nicloe Masson aka Stefanina (a Ravelry link)
My knitting, spinning and dye pics
Products: Gifts under $10: Critter Case
Gifts under $10: stitch markers
Tip from Knitting Around by Elizabeth Zimmermann
Episode #07:
Book Reviewed: The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd
Links:
Shop Destiknit the Books n More Shop
Designer Spotlight: Lisabee Designs
KnittySpin: Abby Franquemont reviews the Louet Julia
I bought my wheel at The Spunky Eclectic
Products: Gifts Under $10: Calculator
Gifts Under $10: Gingher Scissors
Gifts Under $10: Peacock Scissors
Gifts Under $10: Eucalan Woolwash
Tip: Make a Spin Notebook (PDF link to template)
Episode#08:
Book Reviewed: Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning by Judith MacKensie McCuin
Links:
Destiknit the Podcast Group in Ravelry (must be logged in to Ravelry)
Spin Kits ship FREE to US and save $5 to International! until Jan 01, 2009
Products: Spinner’s Gifts Under $10
Fiber Samplers – Buy by the ounce from Spunky Eclectic
Project Sacks/Spindle Sacks – My 10 yo DD has opened an Etsy shop, she is trying to earn money for a ‘real’ sewing machine.
Episode #09:
Book Reviewed: The Knitter’s Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes
Destiknit the Podcast Group in Ravelry (must be logged in to Ravelry)
Spin Kits ship FREE to US and save $5 to International! until Jan 01, 2009
Links:
Fourth Grade Hat by Abby Franquemont
CSA: Shearing and Sharing by Julia Farewell-Clay
Serenity Farms – Cary Smith, Shepherd/Proprietor, Coated Corriedale Fleeces
Products: Sheep Themed Gifts Under $10:
Episode #10:
Book Reviewed: Interweave Knits, Winter 2008
Destiknit the Podcast Group in Ravelry (must be logged in to Ravelry)
Spin Kits ship FREE to US and save $5 to International! until Jan 01, 2009
Links:
Little Box of Socks by Charlene Schurch
Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol Sulcoski
Fiber Facts Notebook by Kerrie James
Products: Gifts Under $10
Karatstix - All my WPI tools are $6, yarn bobbins are $5 and stitch markers are $1 each. For custom orders I usually include a few free stitch markers :). The Kitchener Stitch Tags are $8. I also do a 6-Inch ruler for $8. The 1-Inch Stitch Gauge Rule is $6. So there’s a pretty good list of under $10 items :)
Knitter’s Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmerman
Episode #11:
Book Reviewed: Little Box of Socks by Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrot
New and Upcoming releases (I can’t wait to get these!):
Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol Sulcoski
The Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
Announcements:
Get Involved with DTP!
Support Destiknit The Podcast
Destiknit The Podcast Group in Ravelry
Fiber Facts Notebook by Kerrie James aka Destiknit
Learn to Spin and Dye Kits – Ship FREE to US and save $5 International!
Products: Gifts Under $10 from Ravelry! (must be logged into Ravelry)
Frogged/Ripped Shot Glasses <3
Daily Dose of Fiber Sticker Set
Bobicus Ravelympics Commemorative Pin
Episode #12 – Catching Up
Epidsode #13 – Back in the Saddle
Book Review: Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep: A Yarn About Wool, by Teri Sloat
Announcements:
- Spindle Kits still available – Free shipping extened to Feb 1, 2009
- Submit a Question to the 20 Questions Thread!
- Fiber Facts Notebook Available!
Products:
- I recieved my WPI tool (only $6!) from KaratStix !!! Wow, such great workmanship!
- Roomba from iRobot - A Christmas gift fr DH – I love this thing! He gets all the dust bunnies and stray wool! The best part is, I don’t have to do anything except push a button and walk away!
Links:
Review of Louet Julia by Abby Franquemont
Spinning Wheel Chart from Spin Off – A comparative list of wheels. Spin Off did a great job!
Episode #14 – Color Sense
Book Review: Color Sense by Susan Levin
Announcements/Links:
Light and Linked Vote in Ravelry
Skype – talk with me in Skype!
Broomstick Crochet CAL Ravelry link
Products:
Cashmeres by Kate – affordable cashmere!
Keep the Moths at bay!! Lavender – dried and essentail oil Organic Lavender Flowers – dreied Cedarwood Essential Oil
Episode #15 – Sock it to the CPSIA! ~ Oops, I forgot to ‘publish’ this last week! :”) Thank You Rebecca!
Book Review: Sensational Knitted Socks and More Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch
Announcements/Links:
Light and Linked Vote in Ravelry
Skype – talk with me in Skype!
CPSIA Links:
Etsy works this issue here and here.
My top 5:
Episode #16: Because I Give a Hoot!
Book Reviewed: The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie M. Wiseman
Announcements:
Light and Linked Vote in Ravelry
Skype – talk with me in Skype!
Links:
I won!! Thank you Marley and Sydeny! Check to see if you’ve won!
Vogue Knitting – check out 360°
Free Pattern, my gift to you!!! Owlings
Product:
Birkis! too cute
Episode #17: Getting Personal
Book Reviewed: Knitter’s Handbook : A Comprehensive Guide by Montse Stanley
Announcements:
VOTE/LEAVE A COMMENT IN ITUNES TO ENTER PRIZE DRAWING!!! Prize will be drawn at Midnight PST on Feb 15th: Click here for time conversions
Light and Linked Vote in Ravelry
Skype – talk with me in Skype!
Links:
InterweaveKnits Spring 09 Preview
Designer Knitting (the ‘new’ magazine)
Episode #18: Contest Winners!
Books Reviewed:
Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of All Ages by Melanie Falick
Stupid Sock Creatures by John Murphy
Announcements:
Maeive and Pattyb are our winners! I am waiting on items to arrive to me, once they do, I will make up your packages and send them out :)
DD has received her new sewing machine this week!!! Thank you drMolly, LC, Jackie and Rebecca! Z will be sending you a message this weekend :)
KAL for Charity: Babies: see DTP Group in Ravelry and Blog
Links:
Help those affected by the Australian Brushfires:
Many useful link to help (Thanks Paula)
KnitGauge - .99 iPhone/iTouch App
KnittyBag - Free iPhone/iTouch App
Knit Sticks – Knitting needles with gauge measure built in!
Knit Stix – Knitting needles with gauge measure built in!
Episode #19: Inspiration
Book Reviewed: Jan Messent’s Have You Any Wool?
The biggest news is our KalCal – go sign up now!!!
Help those affected by the Australian Brushfires:
Many useful link to help (Thanks Paula)
New sock yarn in the Shop!
Monthly Adventures Sock KAL Hosted by Sulkycat (Ravelry link)
Schacht Contest – for those who spin on a Schacht
Search 'Music Stand' on the site
Episode #20: Creative Spinning
Book Reviewed: Creative Spinning by Alison Daykin and Jane Deane
Links:
Spring for Babies KalCal and Prize Drawing
March Mystery SKAL by Kristi Scheuler (Ravelry Link)
Twist Collective, Spring Issue Up!
Knit Picks – New Accessories – $20 Ball Winder!!!
Yarn Review: Queensland Collection, Uruguay Chunky (Ravlery Link)
Episode #21: Package Rain!
Book Reviewed: Northampton Wools Knitting Book by Linda A. Daniels
Links:
Spring for Babies KalCal and Prize Drawing
Southern Cross Fibers Shop home
Product Review:
Knit Picks – $20 Ball Winder!!!
Coming up: Mochi, Mochi ;)
Episode #22: Spring has Sprung!
Books Reviewed:
365 Knitting Stitches a Year by Martingale and Co.
In Sheep’s Clothing by Nola and Jane Fournier
Links:
Spring for Babies KalCal and Prize Drawing
Serenity Farms – Sheep are shorn and fleece is available.
Sock Yarn Reviews:
Episode #23
Book Reviews:
Best Dressed Knitted Bear by Emma King
Faith Hope Love Knitting by Lorna Miser
Spring for Babies KalCal and Prize Drawing
Highlights:
Knitting socks from the Toe Up by Wendy Knits
Rowanda Victims of Genocide : http://www.truevineyard.org
Tip: Ladders and Tension Issues: migrant needle
Episode #24
Book Reviews:
Traditional Fair Isle Knitting by Sheila McGregor
Highlights:
Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol Sulcoski
The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook: Dyeing, Painting, Spinning, Designing, Knitting by Lynne Vogel
Spring for Babies KalCal and Prize Drawing
50 socks 50 states (Ravelry link)
Spunky Eclectic – Tara Mystery Shawl ( a Ravelry link)
Spin Control by Amy King (To be released in May 2009)
Product:
tip: new cast on !! (working on a video for you — or pics!)
Episode #25
Book Reviews:
Toe-up Techniques for Handknit Socks by Janet Rehfeldt
The Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book by Margret Klein Wilson and the Green Mountain Spinnery
Highlights:
Spring for Babies KalCal and Prize Drawing
Verena Magazine online now offers a Yarn shop, where subscribers receive 10% off!
Knitting Daily – Free PDF file featuring 7 Lace Patterns!
Pathos – a new sock from Six Sox KAL group in Yahoo (Ravlery link)
Product:
Cat’s Magical Markers by addi donated for review by DreamWeaver Yarns
This week’s tip:
last week’s tip: new cast on !! still working on a video for you – I’ve modified the cast on a bit, making it easier to execute and possible to work for Magic Loop!
Episode #26: Giving Back
Book Reviews:
Pints and Purls: Portable Projects for the Social Knitter by Karida Collins, Libby Bruce
Associated Links: Neighborhood Fiber Co.
Mother-Daughter Knits: 30 Designs to Flatter and Fit by Sally Melville
Highlights:
Spring for Babies KalCal and Prize Drawing
The Yarn Tree
Rowanda Victims of Genocide : http://www.truevineyard.org
In the UK? Shop local with Misi!
Shop at local at LocalHarvest!
Della Q has donated a Soley Socks Project Roll!
Soak has donated one bottle of Aquae wash!
Signature Needle Arts – Stilleto!
Tip of the week: Close those gaps in socks!!!
Catch Up Notes: Episodes #27-30: (ACK!!! these have been lost, somehow! I will update these when possible – perhaps even change the format as a result)
Books Reviewed:
Episode #31:
Book reviews :
In Progress
Notes/Links:
Episode #32:
Book reviews :
Feltique by Nikola Davidson and Brookelynn Morris
Simple Stitches by Eva Wiechmann
Notes/Links:
Knitty Summer Up!! – Great designs!
Drops Vote for 2009/10 patterns
12 Mini Cupcake Goats Milk Soaps by CrazyKBathandBody
100purewool.com
Ten Dollar Swap Group in RavleryYarn Cycle Group in Ravlery
TIP/TRICK: Subscribe to topic in Ravlery
Episode #33
Book reviews:
Japanese Inspired Knits by Maireanne Isager
One Ball Knits, Purses By Fatema Khadija and Hajera Habibur-Rahman
A to Z of Knitting – The Ulitmate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Knitter by Martingale and Co.
Notes/Links:
Studio Shorts – by Elisha Laubacher
Julia Socks – by Emily Johnson
rel link:
Crochet – Bethintx1 YouTUbe – - – Granny Squares!
Sun and Sand Tote – by Mary Hane Hall
Learn Along Knit Study – Blog and DTP Group in Ravlery
Pick the Next Books for Review!
Product Review:
Episode #34: Handpainted Happiness
Book reviews:
Kilobyte Couture by Brittany Forks
Knitting Socks with HandPainted Yarn by Carol J. Sulcoski
Notes/Links:
Networking: Facebook, Plurk, Twitter, Ravelry
Herringbone Rib Sock by Kristi Schueler
DTP Group in Ravlery
Kristi’s Viking Cable Bag by Krisit Holaas
DBoS – Ideal for Variegated/Handpainted
Sock Summint 2009 – taking place Aug 6-9 in Portland Oregon:Contest details posted in Ravlery for Dye for Glory
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