tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-305674382024-03-14T01:47:57.014-05:00Knitting Knirvanaknittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-86303479726551893662015-01-28T07:40:00.001-05:002015-01-28T07:42:58.330-05:00Episode 24: 2015-01-27<div><br></div><div><a href="http://youtu.be/hIhQUZ8k1QY">http://youtu.be/hIhQUZ8k1QY</a></div><div><br></div>Hello!!!!<div><br></div><div>I recorded and uploaded to YouTube a short little episode. Then, I downloaded a blogging app to my phone. Let's see if this all works. I hope! 😉 </div><div><br></div><div>My knitting mojo has picked up and I'm trying to figure out quick and easy ways to get back to podcasting and blogging. </div><div><br></div><div>Hope you are well!!! </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-W5aBXgI5a9U/VMjY087gNoI/AAAAAAAAAdc/bO3lcyBA08o/s640/blogger-image--1677397798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-W5aBXgI5a9U/VMjY087gNoI/AAAAAAAAAdc/bO3lcyBA08o/s640/blogger-image--1677397798.jpg"></a></div>knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-73497499917319121862013-04-05T19:17:00.000-05:002013-04-05T19:19:52.114-05:00Chevron ChapeauI am so very happy to tell you about my new pattern. Before the holidays I was looking for a chevron striped hat pattern that did not require stranded knitting or charts. After a quick Ravelry search I came up empty handed. So, I designed the Chevron Chapeau. <br />
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The pattern calls for worsted (or even aran) weight yarn. It comes in 5 sizes--baby, toddler, child, adult, and large adult. The stripes are a great way to use odds and ends that you may have left over from other projects. Also, if you double fingering weight yarn it is the same thing as using worsted weight. You could knit a size bigger to make it a slouchy hat. You could use self-striping yarn for your chevron stripes. You could skip the ribbing and let the brim roll. The possibilities are endless!<br />
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Right now I'm thinking about knitting one with an ombre chevron stripe pattern. <br />
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knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-13821897745462046792013-03-18T14:50:00.001-05:002013-03-19T13:27:14.443-05:00IckMy family has been battling a stomach bug and then a cold. Ick! I haven't had a chance to podcast, but I have been knitting! Until we meet again...<br />
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knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-43793256220188043942013-02-22T23:01:00.003-05:002013-02-22T23:11:31.447-05:00Episode 23: Color Affection<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://blip.tv/play/AYOPhV0A.html?p=1" width="480"></iframe><embed src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYOPhV0A" style="display: none;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed><br />
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Shalom sweater in Manos---lots of re-writing will need to happen--sigh</div>
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Also thinking about Liesl by Ysolda Teague in Malabrigo.</div>
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Downton Abbey--no spoilers--majorly disappointed with the quality of writing in the last episode of season 3 :(</div>
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Thank you for the tv series recommendations!</div>
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Waiting for Winter Fingerless Mitts by Susan B Anderson<br />
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ROAR! by Tot Toppers Kate Oates<br />
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2 pairs of Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B Anderson<br />
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Felted Heart Milagros by Mags Kandis<br />
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<br /></div><div><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/felted-clogs-ac-33-3">Fiber Trends Felted Clogs</a></div><div><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/classic-granny-square-pattern">Giant Granny Square Afghan</a></div><div><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/westknits-mystery-shawl-kal-2011-earth--sky">Westknits Mystery KAL</a></div><div><a href="http://www.schoolproductsyarns.com/">School Products</a> in New York City</div><div>We Do Not Have a Knitting Problem Blog (link in right side bar)</div>knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-77528095381406100212011-07-26T21:26:00.002-05:002011-07-26T21:35:09.244-05:00to hold you over<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LkxfyDd5stw/Ti94y_dq6YI/AAAAAAAAAY4/G3vbDuFgA5c/s1600/IMG_2096.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LkxfyDd5stw/Ti94y_dq6YI/AAAAAAAAAY4/G3vbDuFgA5c/s200/IMG_2096.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633854476288452994" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I have heard from many of you that Annika was missed on the last podcast.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wvqQOWXIECA/Ti94yfMrisI/AAAAAAAAAYw/3ZXlLH_vkBo/s1600/DSC00324.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wvqQOWXIECA/Ti94yfMrisI/AAAAAAAAAYw/3ZXlLH_vkBo/s200/DSC00324.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633854467627256514" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Hopefully these pictures will help.</div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T73Ie36negY/Ti94yMB66yI/AAAAAAAAAYo/WRNVc0aBkXA/s1600/DSC00333.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T73Ie36negY/Ti94yMB66yI/AAAAAAAAAYo/WRNVc0aBkXA/s200/DSC00333.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633854462481853218" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">;)</div></div>knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-42767525505130938932011-07-17T15:17:00.001-05:002011-07-17T15:17:28.360-05:00Episode 15: Show and Tell<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=5bf6902"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=5385395&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_5385395"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode15ShowAndTell819.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_5385395(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode15ShowAndTell819.m4v.jpg" border="0" title="Click to Play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode15ShowAndTell819.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_5385395(); return false;">Click to Play</a> </div> </center><div class="blip_description">Lots to catch up on and show you!! :)</div><br />knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-70271564915185442992011-06-21T10:58:00.002-05:002011-06-21T11:16:30.595-05:00Episode 14: Introducing My New Co-Host!<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=31c5812"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=5299549&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_5299549"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode14IntroducingMyNewCoHost331.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_5299549(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode14IntroducingMyNewCoHost331.m4v.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode14IntroducingMyNewCoHost331.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_5299549(); return false;">Click to Play</a> </div> </center><div class="blip_description">I hope you all enjoy my new co-host! The next episode will have more show and tell of finished objects! This episode was very impromptu--which seems to be the name of my game lately. lol</div><div class="blip_description"><br /></div><div class="blip_description">Paintbox Log Cabin Blanket -- <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/paintbox-log-cabin-blanket">my rav project page</a></div><div class="blip_description">Thank you Kurpitsa, Lovestocraft, and Plynn!!!</div><div class="blip_description"><br /></div><div class="blip_description">Preschool Teachers' Washcloths -- <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/oh-so-soft-baby-washcloths">my rav project page</a></div><div class="blip_description"><br /></div><div class="blip_description"><br /></div>knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-89416631604383226472011-06-17T20:29:00.001-05:002011-06-17T20:32:07.729-05:00Distraction<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XoxNGZF42jk/Tfv_0cd4LZI/AAAAAAAAAYc/dqW7a1Gaa1o/s1600/IMG_1990.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XoxNGZF42jk/Tfv_0cd4LZI/AAAAAAAAAYc/dqW7a1Gaa1o/s200/IMG_1990.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619366236534615442" /></a>Since I haven't recorded a new podcast in about two months, I thought I would distract you with cuteness. :) I hope all is well in your corner of the world.knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-55176256208073530892011-06-10T22:30:00.001-05:002011-06-10T22:38:53.425-05:00Happy Birthday To Me!!!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zhxtb_6tCVg/TfLhxEGHfwI/AAAAAAAAAX8/sWq2mLZRIaI/s200/IMG_2013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616799918313668354" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-etNOShPU19o/TfLhxoaYRpI/AAAAAAAAAYE/3r__gsI-O-g/s200/IMG_2006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616799928062330514" /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BZgs-Cl2cTk/TfLhyWGRYnI/AAAAAAAAAYU/kb090NwX8Oc/s1600/IMG_2007.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BZgs-Cl2cTk/TfLhyWGRYnI/AAAAAAAAAYU/kb090NwX8Oc/s200/IMG_2007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616799940326023794" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TwKk89CV8Ow/TfLhyFJeb6I/AAAAAAAAAYM/4ChzcpeWsOA/s1600/IMG_2008.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TwKk89CV8Ow/TfLhyFJeb6I/AAAAAAAAAYM/4ChzcpeWsOA/s200/IMG_2008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616799935776059298" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-85380102475368708982011-06-05T20:49:00.002-05:002011-06-05T21:08:50.610-05:00Donations for Joplin Childcare ReliefHello all! <div><br /></div><div>I know knitters are a generous bunch so I wanted to be sure to pass along this information. I'm sure you have heard of the devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri. The Joplin YMCA is providing free child care to school age children. This is a vital service so the parents are able to recover from the devastation while knowing that their children are taken care of.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our local Y is a drop spot for donating arts and crafts supplies to the Joplin Y's child care program. <a href="http://www.joplinfamilyy.org/index.php/joplin-childcare-relief">You can go to their website to find more specific information on donating.</a> I was so happy to see the opportunity to donate arts and crafts supplies. We are on a tight budget, but we have brand new supplies that I was happy to donate. What a great way to cull the stash! I filled a garbage bag with kid-friendly yarn and my three year old son was happy to give a brand new box of crayons he hadn't opened yet. I always feel so helpless watching the devastation on tv and want to do something. It is a small gesture, but at least it is something.</div><div><br /></div><div>Please pass along the link to the Y through your blogs, facebook pages, etc. The more people that know, the more these children will benefit! Thank you!!! :)</div>knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-40751753641741359492011-05-20T13:52:00.001-05:002011-05-20T13:55:52.936-05:00Counting My Blessings on a Rainy Day<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dtk7nyUUOKc/Tda4n0gfw3I/AAAAAAAAAXw/fcl-Wy40cfk/s1600/IMG_1921_2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 244px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dtk7nyUUOKc/Tda4n0gfw3I/AAAAAAAAAXw/fcl-Wy40cfk/s320/IMG_1921_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608873380185883506" /></a>knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-86530975523631388862011-05-02T10:09:00.004-05:002011-05-02T10:25:10.306-05:00Welcome to the World Little One!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dCviZzWd7PQ/Tb7KRujKBDI/AAAAAAAAAXg/2YyjeC64cZ8/s320/IMG_1776_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602137392397550642" />Annika Rose joined our family nine minutes after midnight on Tuesday April 26th. Just in time to wish her Daddy a happy 40th birthday! She was 8 pounds 3 ounces and 18.5 inches long. We are now home and nicely settling into our routine as a family of four.<div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ao38yG1g2oc/Tb7Mofmi5HI/AAAAAAAAAXo/KQMJQBsoqqE/s320/DSC00185.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602139982545478770" /><div><br /></div><div>Thank you so much for all of your well wishes and thoughtfulness on Ravelry, Plurk, and Facebook.</div></div>knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-38965135600875649392011-04-16T15:19:00.001-05:002011-04-16T15:19:44.138-05:00Episode 13: Unorganized<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=b985b568"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=5047355&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_5047355"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode13Unorganized209.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_5047355(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode13Unorganized209.m4v.jpg" border="0" title="Click to Play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode13Unorganized209.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_5047355(); return false;">Click to Play</a> </div> </center><div class="blip_description">Lots of show & tell of WIPs, FO, stash enhancement, shawl swap, and beautiful baby gifts.</div><br />knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-4825767256016783932011-03-07T22:52:00.001-05:002011-03-07T22:52:24.556-05:00Episode 12: Leaps of Faith<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=4874314&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_4874314"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode12LeapsOfFaith896.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_4874314(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode12LeapsOfFaith896.m4v.jpg" border="0" title="Click to Play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode12LeapsOfFaith896.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_4874314(); return false;">Click to Play</a> </div> </center><div class="blip_description">I am re-writing patterns left and right while hoping for the best!</div><br />knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-43394085391443895902011-03-07T15:00:00.001-05:002011-03-07T15:00:54.481-05:00Episode 6: Operation Surprise Susan!<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=4872612&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_4872612"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode6OperationSurpriseSusan751.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_4872612(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode6OperationSurpriseSusan751.m4v.jpg" border="0" title="Click to Play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-Episode6OperationSurpriseSusan751.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_4872612(); return false;">Click to Play</a> </div> </center><div class="blip_description">This is a fun (and long) episode about how we managed to surprise Susan B. Anderson with an epic blanket from around the world!</div><br />knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-57032492142814161262011-02-21T18:59:00.001-05:002011-02-21T18:59:41.131-05:00Knitting Knirvana Episode 11: Daybreak and My Quest for a Vest<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=4814216&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_4814216"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-KnittingKnirvanaEpisode11DaybreakAndMyQuestForAVest439.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_4814216(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-KnittingKnirvanaEpisode11DaybreakAndMyQuestForAVest439.m4v.jpg" border="0" title="Click to Play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-KnittingKnirvanaEpisode11DaybreakAndMyQuestForAVest439.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_4814216(); return false;">Click to Play</a> </div> </center><div class="blip_description">I finished my shawl swap Daybreak by Steven West. ; Now, I'm trying to pick a vest pattern.</div><br />knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-49815418261497254952011-02-15T17:07:00.002-05:002011-02-15T19:17:53.502-05:00Knitting Knirvana Episode 10: Where my train of thought derails.<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=4789278&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_4789278"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-KnittingKnirvanaEpisode10WhereMyTrainOfThoughtDerails301.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_4789278(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-KnittingKnirvanaEpisode10WhereMyTrainOfThoughtDerails301.m4v.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-KnittingKnirvanaEpisode10WhereMyTrainOfThoughtDerails301.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_4789278(); return false;">Click to Play</a> </div> </center><div class="blip_description">Join me in talking about my latest WIPs, more videopodcasts, and watch as I have a really hard time keeping my train of thought. :)</div><div><br /></div>WIPs:<div><div>Horizontal Ribbed Cowl <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/horizontal-ribbed-cowl">Rav link</a></div><div>Classy Pink Sweater <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/-211-baby-tunic">Rav link</a></div><div>Swap Shawl Daybreak in Spinel and Azure Malachite <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/daybreak">Rav link</a></div><div>Granny Square Blanket <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/granny-square">Rav link</a> (Lucy from <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/">Attic 24</a>'s Granny Stripes <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-stripes-2">Rav link</a>)</div><div><br /></div><div>Video Podcasts:</div><div>I updated my blog sidebar to include lots of new video podcasts with links to their blog pages.</div><div>Round the Twist, Knit Girllls, His & Hers, Twisted Strands, Mommy Needs Yarn, Knittin on the Fly, The Proverbial Knitter, Rainlover, and Blueruin (Yarnivore). I forgot to mention 99% Knitting!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Contest for members of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitting-knirvana-video-podcast">Knitting Knirvana Podcast Ravelry Group</a>! Contest closes on March 1, 2011.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><div>Where you can find me . . .</div><div>Please join the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitting-knirvana-video-podcast">Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Group</a> on Ravelry!</div><div>Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/knittingknirvana">Knitting Knirvana</a></div><div>Plurk <a href="http://www.plurk.com/knittingknirvana">Knitting Knirvana</a></div><div>Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/knittingknirvan">KnittingKnirvan</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for all of the Valentine's on Ravelry!! :)</div>knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30567438.post-2241030674884889872011-01-27T14:46:00.004-05:002011-01-29T18:28:23.368-05:00Knitting Knirvana Episode 9: It's A Long One!<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=4708619&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_4708619"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-KnittingKnirvanaEpisode9ItsALongOne218.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_4708619(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-KnittingKnirvanaEpisode9ItsALongOne218.m4v.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Knittingknirvana-KnittingKnirvanaEpisode9ItsALongOne218.m4v" onclick="play_blip_movie_4708619(); return false;">Click to Play</a> </div> </center><div class="blip_description">I talk about my knitting goals for 2011, list my favorite video podcasts, and review my WIPs!</div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Video Podcasts:</div><div><a href="http://roundthetwistwithcarin.blogspot.com/">Round The Twist</a></div><div><a href="http://www.theknitgirllls.com/wordpress/">The Knit Girllls</a></div><div><a href="http://keeganlaneyarns.com/blog/?page_id=610">His & Hers Video Podcast</a></div><div><a href="http://twistedstrandss.blogspot.com/">Twisted Strands</a> There are some f-bombs, so be careful where you watch. ;)</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/knittingknirvana">YouTube Channel</a></div><div><a href="http://www.knittingknirvana.blip.tv/">Blip Channel</a></div><div>I'm not on iTunes yet. But when watching on blip, if you look in the lower right of the window there is an option to subscribe through iTunes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cowl <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/horizontal-ribbed-cowl">Rav link</a></div><div>Classy Pink Sweater <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/-211-baby-tunic">Rav link</a></div><div>Swap Shawl <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittingknirvana/daybreak">Rav link</a></div><div>Granny Square Blanket yet to be started</div><div><br /></div><div>2011 Goals</div><div>Home & Family--knitting from stash, knitting for the 4 of us, making what I really want to make!</div><div><br /></div><div>Where you can find me . . . </div><div>Please join the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitting-knirvana-video-podcast">Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Group</a> on Ravelry!</div><div>Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/knittingknirvana">Knitting Knirvana</a></div><div>Plurk <a href="http://www.plurk.com/knittingknirvana">Knitting Knirvana</a></div><div>Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/knittingknirvan">KnittingKnirvan</a></div><div><br /></div>knittingknirvanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383985032723786341noreply@blogger.com5