I saw this event posted at boston.com. Basically it’s a ugly holiday sweater contest. Everyone is supposed to wear the most hideous holiday sweater they can lay their hands on and then compete for the title of most reviled sweater. This could be a lot of fun for many creative knitters. I would love to [...]
OK.. Just saw the dream girls movie and fell in love with that hat that Eddie Murphy was wearing durring a recording session. It was a crocheted little number. I believe that this was inspired by hats that Marvin Gaye wore. Does anyone kow where I can get this hat crochet pattern? Is there anyone [...]
OK… I got three episodes out and now I need to hibernate. I wish that this meant that I would go into a cave with all my fiber to keep me company. That would be an excellent way to spend the winter. Sadly, I am finding it harder and harder for me to participate in [...]
In case you have ever wondered what these places look like and how to get to them, please check out the following links: Mind’s Eye Yarns Windsor Button Spark Knitten Kitten I think this is where Newbury Yarns is
This episode concludes the interview with Allison of Circles Knitting Salon. This episode continues to explore her knitting store dream and what has become of it since she started the store. The annual Bazaar Bizarre is Dec. 9th. Nicole the Geek has started a group for It’s a Purl Man listeners on Ravelry Pam of [...]
This episode is the first half of a story told by Allison about her knitting store dreams. Alison is a pillar of knitting in the Boston area. She runs Circles, teaches knitting at her store and during the knit-outs, is a mother of a fantastic and funny little girl, and is always a welcome presence [...]
When I started podcasting I was inspired by the many radio shows I listen to on NPR. In many ways I still want to be the Ira Glass of the knitting podcast revolution. I have always tried to find something that connects us all as knitters to each other. Behind the yarn, needles, projects, and [...]
Hey all… I have a new show… Alasdair joins me on the show to talk a little about Double Knitting and I flub my way through a wrap up of the last couple months. MUSIC End of the world is by The Crabs Lost my way is by Matthew Ebel UPDATED NOTES: Alasdair is working [...]
In case you don’t know, it’s starting to get cold in Boston. This usually means three things The leaves will change The Red Sox will be the cause of severe drinking (whether they win or loose) It’s time to find more time to knit (and podcast) Starting next week I will be going back into [...]
