Strings'n Things...the Podcast

Moved...

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:32:00 -0800

Strings 'n Things... the podcast can now be found at stringsnthings.podbean.com

Let's Talk Socks... or not

Sat, 02 May 2009 08:33:00 -0800

In this week’s episode, let’s talk socks… or not. Actually, let’s talk colour knitting instead; included is a review of Alice Starmore’s “Book of Fair Isle Knitting”. As well, how do you motivate yourself to finish your works in progress (wips)? We’ll also make our draw; if you commented on Episode #2, stay tuned because this is the episode! Good luck to all who entered the contest to win two skeins of laceweight baby alpaca yarn. My project page: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MissChief The Books: Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting : http://www.amazon.com/Alice-Starmores-Book-Fair-Knitting/dp/0486472183 Art of Fair Isle Knitting by Ann Feitelson: http://www.amazon.com/Art-Fair-Isle-Knitting-Technique/dp/1883010209 The Tutorials: http://fairisleknitting.blogspot.com (an excellent resource for colour/fairisle/stranded knitting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02L4Fo82zwk&feature=related http://www.knitpicks.com/images/pdf/colorknitting.pdf http://www.sheeweknits.com/fair_isle_101.htm Free Stranded Headband Pattern: http://knittingincolor.blogspot.com/2008/11/heres-free-pattern-that-you-can-knit-up.html

In Which We Explore Lace, Among Other Things

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:45:00 -0800

Join me as we meander through my mind. In this episode, I've got a couple of book reviews, one not even remotely knitting-related, the other completely knitting related. As well, there's a Trinity story, and I'll ramble on about lace and why I love it so much. Notes: Books reviewed: "The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy" by Valerie Ann Worwood, published by New World Library. "Victorian Lace Today" by Jane Sowerby, published by XRX Books The One-Minute Manicure: Use about 1 teaspoon of salt or sugar and enough of your favourite oil (I like extra virgin olive oil) to make a paste and massage it into your hands, fingers, cuticles, wrists for about one minute. Rinse with warm water, pat dry and apply your favourite hand lotion. Voila! Lovely soft hands for next to no cost! Couldn't be any easier!

Episode 1 - Welcome to My World

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:29:00 -0800

Who is Ev and why does she think she can do a podcast? Included in this very first episode is an update on what's on my needles, my favourite "go to" yarn, a book review of "The Prayer Shawl Companion", and ramblings about anything that comes to my mind. Join me as we embark on an adventure, something I never thought I'd be doing... podcasting!