http://www.itsapurlman.com A site about a guy in Boston with yarn issues Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:08:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 ©Guido Stein podcast@itsapurlman.com (Guido Stein) podcast@itsapurlman.com(Guido Stein) 1440 yarn,knit,fiber,sheep A site about a guy in Boston with yarn issues. Guido Stein Guido Stein podcast@itsapurlman.com No no http://www.itsapurlman.com/itsapurlman_com.png http://www.itsapurlman.com 144 144 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/06/21/iapm65/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/06/21/iapm65/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:35:31 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=533 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/06/21/iapm65/feed/ 35:41 I went to TNNA and all I brought you back is this lousy post... OK, this post and and two podcasts. Todays show is a ... I went to TNNA and all I brought you back is this lousy post... OK, this post and and two podcasts. Todays show is a quick overview of my weekend... secrets revealed... First, all the time below is GMT, so please subtract 4 hours for the real time. I put all the pieces together into chronological order and have added names and links so that you can find out more about the great people and things I found on the TNNA floor. Friday [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="ok... what should I bring today bahhh!"][/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="sheep of convention"][/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="look this is what I should have packed"][/caption] taken from Zealana booth Voice Mail Jun 12 03:42 PM - Michael from Universal Yarn [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="daddys got a new bag"][/caption] Michael from Universal Yarn Voice Mail Jun 12 05:49 PM - Kimberly from the Alpaca Yarn Company [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="sandy from utopia fiber arts in dayton"][/caption] LIVE AWESOME VIDEO UPDATE with MARLY Cocoon by Universal Yarn Kraemer Yarn (silver) Jacques Cartier Clothier (qiviuk/Vacuna) Buffalo Gold (Buffalo) Bijou Spun (yak) Zealana (possum) Voice Mail Jun 12 06:48 PM - Jenny tells all [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="Jenny is rockin it at Cup O Joes"][/caption] Jenny twitters here [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="Barry#39;s at North market rocks"][/caption] Barry's can be found here Voice Mail Jun 13 12:39 AM - Angela from the Alpaca Yarn Company Voice Mail Jun 13 12:43 AM - Owner of Black Sheep LYS [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="the black sheep flock from florida"][/caption] I think that this is the shop here [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="hard at work at the ice cream shop again..."][/caption] This is a picture that I tweeted about Jenny and Kim tweeting... super Meta Saturday Voice Mail Jun 13 01:53 PM Elissa and the Kuku Dolls [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="bahhh... with kuku dolls"][/caption] Sheep make friends with the kuku dolls Voice Mail Jun 13 03:06 PM Annie from Annie Adams Jewelry [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="stitschmarker neclase from annie adams"][/caption] Annie Adams had some beautiful stuf including these hematite stitch markers and necklace Voice Mail Jun 13 03:15 PM - Carol from Farmhouse Yarns [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="danger crafts at deep south fibers"][/caption] Multiple monsters patterns on one CD!! [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="Hanging at the Deep South Fiber booth"][/caption] My favorite booth to grab some water and chill was Deep South Fibers Voice Mail Jun 13 03:47 PM - Donna from Deep South Fibers [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="Hanging with the danger craft monsters"][/caption] Deep South Fibers had some amazing monsters LIVE AKWARD VIDEO UPDATE Deep South Fibers Roo Designs Tamsco Instruments Handy Hands Tatting Interweave Classic Elite [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="varian from atlanta"][/caption] This is a listener who heard me and then showed me her awesome new designs Voice Mail Jun 13 04:20 PM - Jamie from Interweave Voice Mail Jun 13 05:39 PM - Chrissy(and her new book) from Gardiner Yarn Work [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="caffaknitted by katie park in gardiner yarn works booth"][/caption] Pretty pretty in the Gardiner Yarn Work booth Voice Mail Jun 13 05:52 PM Hansi and her new book [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="hansi and the sheep...bahhh!!"][/caption] I have the biggest knitting crush on Hansi and her new book (maybe Podcasts,,Uncategorized Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/06/14/tnna-in-reverse/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/06/14/tnna-in-reverse/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:29:28 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=531 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/06/14/tnna-in-reverse/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/06/09/iapm64-spinning-through-may/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/06/09/iapm64-spinning-through-may/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:58:36 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=516 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/06/09/iapm64-spinning-through-may/feed/ 45:45 On the show I do some catching up with yall... and I have a great interview with Jacey Boggs of Insubordiknit. She talks about living ... On the show I do some catching up with yall... and I have a great interview with Jacey Boggs of Insubordiknit. She talks about living through this economy as a spinner and her fun spinning DVD called Sit And Spin. My friends and I will be sharing our experience at TNNA here: http://drop.io/TNNAupdate I will be doing a live video update at 12:30pm on Friday/Saturday/Sunday of this weekend for TNNA.nbsp; You can find the stream here: http://www.itsapurlman.com/tnnaupdate/ Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/05/03/iapm63-ian-max/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/05/03/iapm63-ian-max/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 01:26:50 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=501 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/05/03/iapm63-ian-max/feed/ 13:04 I am in DC with IAN MAX... I am in DC with IAN MAX... Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/04/25/iapm61walking-and-talking/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/04/25/iapm61walking-and-talking/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:10:57 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=498 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/04/25/iapm61walking-and-talking/feed/ 43:12 On todays episode I do a little catching up... I announce the winners of the Annie Get Your Needles giveaway. I review It Itches and Knitting for ... On todays episode I do a little catching up... I announce the winners of the Annie Get Your Needles giveaway. I review It Itches and Knitting for Good. I open a drawing to Get the word out about @GuidoS Dreamy Maryland Sheep and Wool After Party. If you post to a blog or twitter an announcement about the party with a link to the event page today or tommorrow and then let me know about it in the comments I will enter you int a drawing for a grab bag of 3 fun prizes. I need to get a head count together for Monday so I am doing what I can to get people resgistered for the party. Also.. I share my views on second wave feminism and the sisterhood and how this makes me feel really disinfranchised and how I feel knititing is a family of everyone... oh yeah... I read some email too... All this and the sounds of a beautiful spring Saturday morning in Boston on todays show Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/04/24/late-night-beseaching/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/04/24/late-night-beseaching/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:31:41 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=491 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/04/24/late-night-beseaching/feed/ 4:42 Come check out the fun at @GuidoS Dreamy MS#38;W After Party I know this is last minute, and that is why I am asking all of ... Come check out the fun at @GuidoS Dreamy MS#38;W After Party I know this is last minute, and that is why I am asking all of you to help me... We need people to know this party is happening and to register this weekend ASAP. I am sure that you can blog/twitter/facebook/call someone you know who is going and ask them to sign up or pass this information along. thanks in advance for all your help.. the show will be back this weekend and then I will be recording from the Maryland Sheep and Wool... awesome... hope to see you there... (seriously) Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/04/21/maryland-sheep-and-party/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/04/21/maryland-sheep-and-party/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:44:11 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=488 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/04/21/maryland-sheep-and-party/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/03/10/iapm61casting-on-tweets/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/03/10/iapm61casting-on-tweets/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:00:42 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=478 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/03/10/iapm61casting-on-tweets/feed/ 27:47 Prelude - Alanna Nelson is the force behind Tactile Travel and is planning to cast on for a trip to NH sheep and wool in ... Prelude - Alanna Nelson is the force behind Tactile Travel and is planning to cast on for a trip to NH sheep and wool in the spring. Act 1 - Melesa Sundquist blogs about her life, knitting, and free form bras at her blog Stances and Stitches Music Break 1 - The Midnight Fog by After Sun Act 2 - Annie Modesitt is designer, knitter, and just all around extraordinary person. You can follow her day to day vistories on her blog, modeknit.com. She was originally on the program in episode 59. Music Break 2 - Rollin Kisatchie yamomanem Act 3 - Stephen HizKnits blog is HizKnits.com and is podcast is Y Knits. Music Break 3 - Positive Tension Bloc Party Act 4 - Christine is a writer and a friend who is getting the word out about her work on casting on of her family. You can find out more about her and her family at their site www.peymanifamily.com. You can find out more about the adoption agency they are working with at www.adoptionhelp.org. Music Break 4 - Chelsea Brando Quin and the RavenPheat Musicians Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/02/22/iapm60kim-is-my-first-name/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/02/22/iapm60kim-is-my-first-name/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:52:32 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=473 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/02/22/iapm60kim-is-my-first-name/feed/ 23:41 Kim Werker joins me on the show to talk about her dream and where that has brought her. She is a major player in the ... Kim Werker joins me on the show to talk about her dream and where that has brought her. She is a major player in the online crocheting and fiber communities. She has written books and edited major magazines. But she still thirsts for more. ack... I totally appluad her for her ability to calmly move from career to career... I would freak... I hope that she gets her hokking habit back. Here are the aussie links I mentioned in the show: Etsy Shop for donations Blogger who is doing a drawing for donatino collections The Red Cross in Australia The song I played today is be Ingrid Michaelson. Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/02/15/iapm59annie-get-your-needles/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/02/15/iapm59annie-get-your-needles/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:53:12 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=465 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/02/15/iapm59annie-get-your-needles/feed/ 33:49 [caption id="attachment_470" align="alignnone" width="467" caption="Award Winning Book"][/caption] Annie Modesitt talks to me about her books, her life and then I make her cry. Akward... Warning this show ... [caption id="attachment_470" align="alignnone" width="467" caption="Award Winning Book"][/caption] Annie Modesitt talks to me about her books, her life and then I make her cry. Akward... Warning this show is very real and in your face which is the only way I think Annie knows how to be. So if you don't want to connect with someone real, please move on. Go buy hernbsp; book now and say hi to her on her blog. To be added to the drawing for her book/yarn please comment to this post sharing your passion. So, let's say at least two sentences... the drawing will be open until the end of the month. Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/02/07/iapm58-stoked-about-2009/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/02/07/iapm58-stoked-about-2009/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:08:05 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=462 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/02/07/iapm58-stoked-about-2009/feed/ 47:49 Back on the mic, I am so excited about all the projects I am working on this year. I hope to hear from listeners about ... Back on the mic, I am so excited about all the projects I am working on this year. I hope to hear from listeners about what they are up to and let me know if you would like to do a FiberCamp in your neck of the woods... Many thanks to those of you who comment and keep me in line with the show. On todays show: 2009/2008 stuff music Johnny Apple Seed what have you been up to catching up Setting the tone music Alpaca Cheese Other things I was rambling on about today: Common Cod Fiber Guild Fiber Camp Fiber Camp Boston Knitters Review (Clara Parkes) Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/01/05/new-year-distraction/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/01/05/new-year-distraction/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:12:27 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=457 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2009/01/05/new-year-distraction/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/29/icu/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/29/icu/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:00:11 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=454 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/29/icu/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/19/a-twit-for-stories/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/19/a-twit-for-stories/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:32:34 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=431 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/19/a-twit-for-stories/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/13/testing/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/13/testing/#comments Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:28:31 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=429 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/13/testing/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/12/iapm57boston-handmade-downtown/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/12/iapm57boston-handmade-downtown/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:53:26 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=422 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/12/iapm57boston-handmade-downtown/feed/ 21:38 [caption id="attachment_424" align="alignnone" width="360" caption="Courtesy of Boston Handmade Blog"][/caption] Jessica Burko (the force behind Boston Handmade) and some of the exhibitors at Boston Handmade Downtown (located ... [caption id="attachment_424" align="alignnone" width="360" caption="Courtesy of Boston Handmade Blog"][/caption] Jessica Burko (the force behind Boston Handmade) and some of the exhibitors at Boston Handmade Downtown (located here) sit down with me to talk about the holidays and fiber fun. Jen of Blue Alvarez, Lynn of Cozy Cottage Creations, and Sedruola of Sedruola's Yarn Obsession all have some interesting insight on making stuff for people as gifts and getting through the holiday season. Also... I have an update about my Knit One Save One (KOSO) project. Some stores I have contacted have offered to collect caps as well as hand out some donated materials for me. You can pick up two balls of yarn (courtesy of Kraemer Yarns) for making hats for KOSO while supplies last and drop off caps for KOSO until Sunday January 18th at the following locations:(in alphabetical order) Mind's Eye Yarns in Porter Square Windsor Button in Downtown Crossing Woolcott and Company in Harvard Square While there is some confusion about deadlines and what is written on KOSO's brochure, I assure you we have until the end of January to send in the caps. I would like to thank all the people who are donating caps to KOSO and the following companies for donating yarn for my KOSO project: Kraemer Yarns Westminster Fibers The Yarn and Fiber Company Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/10/tyson-hunger-relief/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/10/tyson-hunger-relief/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:19:02 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=420 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/12/10/tyson-hunger-relief/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/11/25/iapm56mr-gobbles/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/11/25/iapm56mr-gobbles/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:14:55 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=417 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/11/25/iapm56mr-gobbles/feed/ 38:05 Today's episode has an interview with Beverly of Ewe'll Love it in NH. I also talk about my Knit One Save One Project, my pattern ... Today's episode has an interview with Beverly of Ewe'll Love it in NH. I also talk about my Knit One Save One Project, my pattern is coming soon. Finally I tell you a thanksgiving story about me and my sister and the Macy's parade, here is the photo: [caption id="attachment_418" align="alignnone" width="200" caption="My family are all a bunch of turkeys..."][/caption] MUSIC: Yoga Master by Lee Coulter Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/11/21/its-crochet-its-still-crochet/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/11/21/its-crochet-its-still-crochet/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:23 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=408 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/11/21/its-crochet-its-still-crochet/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/11/18/iapm55one-take-wonder/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/11/18/iapm55one-take-wonder/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:39:25 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=405 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/11/18/iapm55one-take-wonder/feed/ 41:49 On today's show I do some catching up. I recorded the whole thing in one take and only added some music a the end. The last ... On today's show I do some catching up. I recorded the whole thing in one take and only added some music a the end. The last couple of weeks have been a lot of fun and I have been knitting and crocheting up a storm. My brother got me started working on the Knit One Save one project and have had a lot of support from all the folks I run into. Perhaps I will put together an event for January for this project. Music is by Chris Ayer "A Starfish In The Front Yard" More links to come... Added somewat LATER: This show has a lot of discussion of my insane knitting life and the many things that are going on in Boston. I also talk a little bit about my friend Gary and his wife Lynn... I also talk about Prairie Home Companion and the song sailing around the room. In my yarn-a-lot I talk about a hat I made for my friend gary of made of some Cascade 220 619 which I covet. I am also making a baby sweater out of some awesome organic cotton(it's like terry cloth). I am making a couple of Olive You hats from Itty Bitty Hats. Many thanks to Kraemer Yarns and Westminster Fiber for donating to my Knit One Save One Project. Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/22/iapm54sad/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/22/iapm54sad/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:09:17 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=401 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/22/iapm54sad/feed/ 35:33 So... show notes will come up later.. but for the moment I am having technical difficulties and am going to spend my time trying to ... So... show notes will come up later.. but for the moment I am having technical difficulties and am going to spend my time trying to get the links working again so that this end up in the feed... so this post is going to be updated tonight with all sort of good stuff about the show including my two interviews and music and a little bit more about the passing of Lynn. Added LATER.. much LATER: On the show I interview Janice Kissinger, Director of Slater Mill in Rhode Island and Cindy, Owner of The Yarn and Fiber Company in NH. I would like to thank Jane from Porter Square Books for helping the guild (I messed up the website on the show)host The Yarn Harlot. I would also like to thank Franklin ans Stephanie for for speakinin Boston. If you would like to learn more about my friend Lynn Votour and Gary Votour please visit her caring bridge site. Gary would appriciate any donations made in Lynn's name to the Caring Bridge. The service they provide s crucial for the families of people in the hospital. The music on the show comes from the Podshow Network and I played the Mega Bottle Ride by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros on todays show. (this song really chokes me up and make me happy and sad at the same time... weird) Finally... thank you all for your suggestions for working through my feelings about friends lost. Sorry the show notes took so long. (also, the title is a little nod toward the Seasonal Affective Disorder, because I get down in the fall..) Podcasts,,Uncategorized Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/17/note-to-self/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/17/note-to-self/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:43:42 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=398 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/17/note-to-self/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/08/psa-marthas-vineayard-fiber-farm/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/08/psa-marthas-vineayard-fiber-farm/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:12:16 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=396 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/08/psa-marthas-vineayard-fiber-farm/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/07/send-her-away/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/07/send-her-away/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:14:02 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=393 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/10/07/send-her-away/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/09/17/a-night-at-the-theater/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/09/17/a-night-at-the-theater/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:32:56 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=389 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/09/17/a-night-at-the-theater/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/28/road-trip-to-philly-extended-fiber-crawl/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/28/road-trip-to-philly-extended-fiber-crawl/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:59:05 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=383 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/28/road-trip-to-philly-extended-fiber-crawl/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/25/from-here-to-there/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/25/from-here-to-there/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:02:44 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=379 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/25/from-here-to-there/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/17/iapm53-local-yarn-shops-at-nena-2008/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/17/iapm53-local-yarn-shops-at-nena-2008/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:22:11 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=361 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/17/iapm53-local-yarn-shops-at-nena-2008/feed/ 00:01:01 The ladies from Creative Warehouse and their Kuku knitted dolls Many thanks to Jan Anderson super yarn rep of "All About Yarn" for inviting me to ... The ladies from Creative Warehouse and their Kuku knitted dolls Many thanks to Jan Anderson super yarn rep of "All About Yarn" for inviting me to NENA. She is a gracious host and very proud of the yarn companies that she reps. Also, many thanks to the folks at Blue Heron for giving me a table and hanging out with me during the day. Thanks to those of you who sat down with me at NENA, including: Monica from Stix and Stitches from Montclair, NJ (the better Montclair) Helen from Mt. Laurel Yarn Boutique in Sturbridge, MA Cynthia from Knitting Central in Westport, CT Janet from Country Village Yarn shop in Groton, MA Laura from Creative Fibers in Windsor, CT Elissa from Creative Warehouse in Needham, MA Other stuff I talked about during the show: Knit out 2008 in Lexington on October 5th from Noon to 5pm Y Knit Podcast has a great episode about the Men's Spring Knitting Retreat Finally: Franklin Habit is speaking at the first Common Cod Fiber Guild meeting on September 12th Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/13/the-votes-are-in/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/13/the-votes-are-in/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:44:09 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=359 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/13/the-votes-are-in/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/06/so-many-yarns-to-spin/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/06/so-many-yarns-to-spin/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:50:23 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=357 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/08/06/so-many-yarns-to-spin/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/28/the-worsted-feather-tribune/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/28/the-worsted-feather-tribune/#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:32:12 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=356 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/28/the-worsted-feather-tribune/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/23/a-quick-wrapup/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/23/a-quick-wrapup/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:03:23 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=355 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/23/a-quick-wrapup/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/18/anxiety-and-excitment/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/18/anxiety-and-excitment/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:06:47 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=353 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/18/anxiety-and-excitment/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/10/i-am-not-canadian/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/10/i-am-not-canadian/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:05:54 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=352 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/10/i-am-not-canadian/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/09/patriotic-and-stuff/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/09/patriotic-and-stuff/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:43:49 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=350 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/09/patriotic-and-stuff/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/08/some-help-please/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/08/some-help-please/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:50:21 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=349 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/08/some-help-please/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/02/strong-bad-email-scarf/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/02/strong-bad-email-scarf/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:39:48 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=347 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/07/02/strong-bad-email-scarf/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/06/27/iapm52wwkip2008/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/06/27/iapm52wwkip2008/#comments Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:10:16 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=338 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/06/27/iapm52wwkip2008/feed/ 25:06 Here is what WWKIP 2008 looked like in Boston: Behold, David Sedaris's willy warmer This is swatchy Watch out for these guys when knitting in public Check out the ... Here is what WWKIP 2008 looked like in Boston: Behold, David Sedaris's willy warmer This is swatchy Watch out for these guys when knitting in public Check out the birds dirty work Finally, I saw this later that day at Foxwoods and had to share: Here are some links from the show: Boston Hand Made Sarah Mac Band Wendy's Modest Dress Events,,Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/06/24/boston-handmade-and-some-other-notes/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/06/24/boston-handmade-and-some-other-notes/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:35:47 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=337 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/06/24/boston-handmade-and-some-other-notes/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/06/12/wwkip-boston-2008-copley-square-10-15/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/06/12/wwkip-boston-2008-copley-square-10-15/#comments Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:23:43 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=336 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/06/12/wwkip-boston-2008-copley-square-10-15/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/21/may-is-madness/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/21/may-is-madness/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 16:12:48 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=334 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/21/may-is-madness/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/19/man-handeled/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/19/man-handeled/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 01:45:01 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=333 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/19/man-handeled/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/14/iapm51ma-sheep-wool-2008/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/14/iapm51ma-sheep-wool-2008/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 12:20:52 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=328 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/14/iapm51ma-sheep-wool-2008/feed/ 35:58 Today's show is all about the Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Show. My three Guest will be participating in the event which happens over memorial day ... Today's show is all about the Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Show. My three Guest will be participating in the event which happens over memorial day weekend in Cummington, MA. It's a great show and if you are in the new england or New York area it is a great way to spend the day. My punkin and I had such a great time last year that I offered to help promote the show this year. I am glad I did, it has made for a great chance to meet some new people and catch up with friends. I hope you enjoy the podcast and come out to Cummington to check out the sheep show. In this episode I speak with Gale Zucker one of the authors of Shear Spirit. She has traveled to many farms and has brought back the stories and photos of people living their passions. She will be signing books on Sunday morning at the Botanical Shades booth. My second guest, Andrea Colyer, is one of the owners of Greenwood Hill Farm. You may remember Andrea from episode 33. We catch up a little and talk about the MA Sheep show. I also gush about how much I love the Merino yarn that she makes on her farm. My final guest, Louise Walsh, of Evergreen Farm shares her stories about being in the small and fuzzy business. She is a crafty and powerful force in the bunny business and has a lot to tell us about how wonderful the community at the MA sheep and wool is. Thanks to all the vendors who were willing to be on the show. I hope that we get to visit in the future in person. Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/07/when-the-sheep-come-home/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/07/when-the-sheep-come-home/#comments Wed, 07 May 2008 12:28:05 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=327 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/05/07/when-the-sheep-come-home/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/27/taking-the-week-off/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/27/taking-the-week-off/#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:57:16 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=326 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/27/taking-the-week-off/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/22/iapm50baby-boogy/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/22/iapm50baby-boogy/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:21:01 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=325 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/22/iapm50baby-boogy/feed/ 48:48 First, many thanks to my special guest/co-host Susan B. Anderson. She is the wonderful author of Itty Bitty Hats and Itty Bitty Nursery. She is ... First, many thanks to my special guest/co-host Susan B. Anderson. She is the wonderful author of Itty Bitty Hats and Itty Bitty Nursery. She is also one of the first people in the knitting world to trust me with a book review, even after listening to the show. I love her books and can't get enough of them. Susan joins me via phone/skype and Alasdair mans the sound board for me. (My apologize for the sound, but I tried my best...) Alasdair also is the voice of the chat room who joined durring the live... live... live... recording. Other things that came up during the show: Viking Chicken Hat Lucinda Guy Roo Designs Debbie Bliss Elizabeth Zimmerman Susan's Booties Saartje Booties Candi Jensen Erika Knight The Knitted Farmyard World of Knitted toys Finally I would also like to thank Hapto for turning me onto her sister's new CD, go and check it out. I played The Bird Song and C'est Noye from her new album Chameleon by Victoria Vox, Hapto's sister. one more thing... I am going to start a summer hope chest knit a long, I will put up some notes on this in the coming weeks Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/22/passover-break/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/22/passover-break/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:52:06 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=324 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/22/passover-break/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/18/the-live-show-take-3/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/18/the-live-show-take-3/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:28:23 +0000 Guido http://www.itsapurlman.com/?p=323 http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/18/the-live-show-take-3/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/13/iapm49dorchester/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/13/iapm49dorchester/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:05:26 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/13/iapm49dorchester/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/13/iapm49dorchester/feed/ 25:18 On today's show I sit down with Annissa at Stitch House Dorchester. Her store is the newest kid on the block in Boston. ... On today's show I sit down with Annissa at Stitch House Dorchester. Her store is the newest kid on the block in Boston. It's a great space and a lot closer than I thought. The song I played is Don't Loose Touch by Against Me. Finally, I am working with others on starting a Friday night knitting guild in Boston and we need space... if you work at a local college or large corporation near a T stop and can provide some space, please email me at podcast at itsapurlman dot com. Boston,Yarn,Crawl,,Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/07/iapm48sheep-and-goat-retirment-home/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/07/iapm48sheep-and-goat-retirment-home/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:11:39 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/07/iapm48sheep-and-goat-retirment-home/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/04/07/iapm48sheep-and-goat-retirment-home/feed/ 00:01:01 This episode is about Google Maps and Martharsquo;s Vineyard Fiber Farm. Susan, from Martharsquo;s Vineyard Fiber Farm, explains how a sheep CSA works and tells ... This episode is about Google Maps and Martharsquo;s Vineyard Fiber Farm. Susan, from Martharsquo;s Vineyard Fiber Farm, explains how a sheep CSA works and tells us about the vibrant agricultural community on the Vineyard. Also, Go to the Inaugural: Martharsquo;s Vineyard Fiber Fest April 19, 2008 at the New Ag Hall in W. Tisbury The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are doing a day trip from Boston or other points in Massachusetts my friend Alanna is organizing a trip. There is also a weekend package if you are interested that can be found on the fiber festival website. I am still collecting entries for the 50 episode drawing which will now include fun toys donated by my friend Hapto, some books, and some fiber.... To add yourself to the entries please comment on this episode letting me know when you have added a review to Google Maps for your LYS (I will believe you because fiber people are an honorable sort, right). If you would like to learn more about how to do the Google map edit thing please check out the Google Tutorial(it's not as cool as my demo, but it will do). Finally, if you would like to record an intro for my 50th episode, or record your version of the purl man song I would be happy to play it on the 50th episode. Please send it to me at podcast[at]itsapurlman[dot]com. oh yeah... LIVE...LIVE...LIVE EPISODE 50 APRIL 20TH 11:00AM EST http://live.yahoo.com/itsapurlman SUPER SPECIAL SECRET GUEST (VIA PHONE) There will be a live drawing for some good stuff that was not included in the big drawing. Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/31/iapm47knitini-and-other-drinks/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/31/iapm47knitini-and-other-drinks/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:44:33 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/31/iapm47knitini-and-other-drinks/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/31/iapm47knitini-and-other-drinks/feed/ 37:16 Todays episode is a little bit of rambling on my part about Pawsox stitch and pitch and wecansolveit.org. Tink and Wink sit down to talk about ... Todays episode is a little bit of rambling on my part about Pawsox stitch and pitch and wecansolveit.org. Tink and Wink sit down to talk about there shop Yarn's in the Farms. Music today was provided by Dust Rhinos (Jedi Drinking Test) more show notes later. Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/28/wwkip-june-14-2008/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/28/wwkip-june-14-2008/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:41:20 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/28/wwkip-june-14-2008/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/28/wwkip-june-14-2008/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/19/wont-you-wear-a-sweater-day/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/19/wont-you-wear-a-sweater-day/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:56:42 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/19/wont-you-wear-a-sweater-day/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/19/wont-you-wear-a-sweater-day/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/17/iapm46-two-year-pod-o-versary/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/17/iapm46-two-year-pod-o-versary/#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:53:49 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/17/iapm46-two-year-pod-o-versary/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/17/iapm46-two-year-pod-o-versary/feed/ 50:07 nbsp; My special guest Sarah (Haptotope) joins me for a little two year gittyness. I have been working really hard to get this out, I have ... nbsp; My special guest Sarah (Haptotope) joins me for a little two year gittyness. I have been working really hard to get this out, I have also been working really hard to get some much needed excercise in so I don't get mcuh time at night to work on this and need to get some sleep. I will update the show notes tomorrow night. also... there is a drawing for lot's of good stuff please listen to the show for information about the drawing. also... there are lots of fun people at the end of the show who I would like to thank... Kat at Let's knit 2gether has some video of the show being put together. Intro Music Please send in what you want tree knitting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33gMlGkw1xY #160; http://www.haptotrope.com/crafty/foliose/Page1.html bike gang http://www.scul.org etsy/flickr/ravelry: haptotrope.etsy.com (check sold items) www.flickr.com/haptotrope www.ravelry.com/haptotrope Pluckyfluff/ INtertwined: Pluckyfluff.com #160; http://www.amazon.com/Intertwined-Handspun-Patterns-Creative-Revolution/dp/1592533744 Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band www.ensmb.com www.myspace.com/ensmb Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/10/editing-episode-46/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/10/editing-episode-46/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:59:00 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/10/editing-episode-46/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/10/editing-episode-46/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/05/last-one-to-know/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/05/last-one-to-know/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:25:28 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/05/last-one-to-know/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/05/last-one-to-know/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/05/i-live-in-ma-kinda/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/05/i-live-in-ma-kinda/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:03:38 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/05/i-live-in-ma-kinda/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/05/i-live-in-ma-kinda/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/04/saturday-evening-live-03-08-08-1700est/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/04/saturday-evening-live-03-08-08-1700est/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:43:13 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/04/saturday-evening-live-03-08-08-1700est/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/04/saturday-evening-live-03-08-08-1700est/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/01/found-on-ravelry/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/01/found-on-ravelry/#comments Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:59:09 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/01/found-on-ravelry/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/01/found-on-ravelry/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/01/iapm45-the-live-one/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/01/iapm45-the-live-one/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:57:16 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/01/iapm45-the-live-one/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/03/01/iapm45-the-live-one/feed/ 1:01:22 Jackie at Wild and WoollyOn todays show I feature an interview with Jackie of Wild and Woolly. Today's show was broadcast live and it was ... Jackie at Wild and WoollyOn todays show I feature an interview with Jackie of Wild and Woolly. Today's show was broadcast live and it was a lot of fun, I hope that people join me as I try this again next Saturday, time is going to be TBD. Yarn-a-lot z of znits podcast Sherril of belle of ball podcast Cath of Anglesey UK, emailed me and asked that I share he blog with the group www.knitterscarlet.blog.co.uk News Stuff Luflic "In the round" Chair, felted or stitched Upcoming events MARCH 29 The Official Boston Yarn Party Stash Swap - 11-4 at the Somerville Public Library (main branch on higland) survey Flickr APRIL 19 Martha's Vineay 26 Gore Place in Waltham MAY 3-4 Maryland Sheep and Wool 4-5 New England Needle Arts Trade Show (like TNNA only here) 10-11 Newhampshire Sheep and Wool 16-18 Men's spring knitting retreat 24-25 MA Sheep and Wool JUNE 14 World Wide Knit in Public Day ?? JULY 7 Stitch and Pitch Lowell spinners email jhealy@lowellspinners.com MUSIC Cheers To You by Dust Rhinos Boston,Yarn,Crawl,,Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/29/testing-livenessness/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/29/testing-livenessness/#comments Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:40:38 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/29/testing-livenessness/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/29/testing-livenessness/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/28/i-dont-get-it/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/28/i-dont-get-it/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:47:23 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/28/i-dont-get-it/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/28/i-dont-get-it/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/28/its-on-and-its-live/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/28/its-on-and-its-live/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:27:00 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/28/its-on-and-its-live/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/28/its-on-and-its-live/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/25/saturday-morning-live/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/25/saturday-morning-live/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:00:48 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/25/saturday-morning-live/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/02/25/saturday-morning-live/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/31/missed-connection/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/31/missed-connection/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:31:28 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/31/missed-connection/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/31/missed-connection/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/27/comming-up/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/27/comming-up/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:07:49 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/27/comming-up/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/27/comming-up/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/23/iapm-44-loom-with-a-view/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/23/iapm-44-loom-with-a-view/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:09:20 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/23/iapm-44-loom-with-a-view/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/23/iapm-44-loom-with-a-view/feed/ 25:21 On today's show: I yarn-a-lot about my current projects and 2008. I play a recording by Queer Joe and share info about the Men's Knitting Retreat. ... On today's show: I yarn-a-lot about my current projects and 2008. I play a recording by Queer Joe and share info about the Men's Knitting Retreat. Then I sit down and talk with Betsy of A Loom With A View in Newburyport, MA. Finally I rant a little about my Fat Nano and stuff. Here is the Powerful weaved bag that Betsy talks about on the show, love the colorway. Here is a link to the Hemlock Ring Blanket project and the KAL at WEBS. Here is a link to the Mostly Merino site where I made the Very Simple Shawl project. This was a great first shawl project, so fast, so easy, so pretty... I have a new. simpler email address for you to send me your thought, podcast@itsapurlman.com. I have also updated my flikr account. Boston,Yarn,Crawl,,Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/22/im-working-on-it/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/22/im-working-on-it/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:14:12 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/22/im-working-on-it/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/22/im-working-on-it/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/16/2-things/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/16/2-things/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:54:41 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/16/2-things/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/16/2-things/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/09/abcs-stash/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/09/abcs-stash/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:11:43 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/09/abcs-stash/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2008/01/09/abcs-stash/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/26/fat-nano/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/26/fat-nano/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:04:31 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/26/fat-nano/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/26/fat-nano/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/20/when-muggles-compete/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/20/when-muggles-compete/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:53:58 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/20/when-muggles-compete/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/20/when-muggles-compete/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/18/dream-girls-crochet/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/18/dream-girls-crochet/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:11:13 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/18/dream-girls-crochet/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/18/dream-girls-crochet/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/17/hibernating/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/17/hibernating/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:54:44 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/17/hibernating/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/17/hibernating/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/11/google-street-view-is-the-best/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/11/google-street-view-is-the-best/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:40:26 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/11/google-street-view-is-the-best/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/11/google-street-view-is-the-best/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/05/iapm43the-circle-due/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/05/iapm43the-circle-due/#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:57:16 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/05/iapm43the-circle-due/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/12/05/iapm43the-circle-due/feed/ 49:47 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 ... 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 Lick My Sticks is holding court at Eva's Yarn Shop in Fairhaven, MA on Dec. 9th at 10am. It's a Ravelry brunch, but even if you are not a member yet I am sure that you are welcome to join the knitting mayhem. (oh yeah, this is episode 43 not 42 as I say in the show. What can I say... at 6:00am I can't count) Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/27/iapm42-the-circle/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/27/iapm42-the-circle/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:45:28 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/27/iapm42-the-circle/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/27/iapm42-the-circle/feed/ 57:16 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 ... 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 at any knitting circle. Her story echos the hopes and desires of many knitting folk. Basically, she wanted a place to knit with others without having to say a word... really what more do any of us want... (except then to blab on about everything...) Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/26/fair-warning/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/26/fair-warning/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:14:14 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/26/fair-warning/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/26/fair-warning/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/11/iapm41-back-from-vacation/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/11/iapm41-back-from-vacation/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:12:06 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/11/iapm41-back-from-vacation/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/11/11/iapm41-back-from-vacation/feed/ 31:35 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 ... 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 on a Dragon Shawl which his girlfriend has dubbed Trogdor Ewan (who I met at PodCampBoston2)recommends Hector #38; Russell for purchasing a Sporran. Tom Bihn is the place to get the Swift knitting bag, the StuffIt: Yarn Stuff Sack, ClearlyOrganized: Clear Organizer Pouch (so much better than zip lock). I am running a drawing until Dec 7th for a StuffIt bag,post or send me your thoughts about lightness or heaviness of knitting and how that plays out in your life (listen to the show for more details). Alasdair tells me a bit about Double knitting, his Ravelry DK group, suasage hats and more. I forget the word trivet and my love for the Interweave Style Series. Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/28/the-chill-in-the-air/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/28/the-chill-in-the-air/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:50:18 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/28/the-chill-in-the-air/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/28/the-chill-in-the-air/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/08/its-done/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/08/its-done/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:44:43 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/08/its-done/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/08/its-done/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/07/mushy-stuff/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/07/mushy-stuff/#comments Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:55:27 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/07/mushy-stuff/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/07/mushy-stuff/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/03/holy-crap/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/03/holy-crap/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:45:55 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/03/holy-crap/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/10/03/holy-crap/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/25/chuppah-fitting/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/25/chuppah-fitting/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:08:43 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/25/chuppah-fitting/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/25/chuppah-fitting/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/23/271/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/23/271/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:37:50 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/23/271/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/23/271/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/19/personal-stuff/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/19/personal-stuff/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:59:38 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/19/personal-stuff/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/19/personal-stuff/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/12/relief/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/12/relief/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:16:49 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/12/relief/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/12/relief/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/04/countdown-to-wedding/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/04/countdown-to-wedding/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:54:51 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/04/countdown-to-wedding/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/09/04/countdown-to-wedding/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/26/no-show-sunday/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/26/no-show-sunday/#comments Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:00:52 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/26/no-show-sunday/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/26/no-show-sunday/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/23/chuppah-in-a-bag/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/23/chuppah-in-a-bag/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:18:55 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/23/chuppah-in-a-bag/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/23/chuppah-in-a-bag/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/20/iapm40never-invest-in-yarn-futures/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/20/iapm40never-invest-in-yarn-futures/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:52:51 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/20/iapm40never-invest-in-yarn-futures/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/20/iapm40never-invest-in-yarn-futures/feed/ 30:50 Patience, by lovely friend who is on team chuppah... joins me in a little literary episode(live from her yarn den). We review Cast On, Bet's ... Patience, by lovely friend who is on team chuppah... joins me in a little literary episode(live from her yarn den). We review Cast On, Bet's Off and Casts Off by the Yarn Harlot. The rest of the show goes real political. We ponder what the election holds for us Knitters and what we, as knitters, should expect from our candidates (free the hemp and don't let foreign yarns get too expensive). Check out this entry by the Subway Knitter also thinking about the upcoming election and the link to the Slate article. Let me know what you think about the upcoming knitting election. Does anyone know if there is a knitting reflief group for Peru... How can I help? This week's drawing is about knitting literature. Please comment about how you think knitting could be incorporated into a book. Can it be a part of good literature, do you have a favorite? other: Loom With A View(Newbury) (saw some fair trade yarn goodness there)(need a link) Rhinebeck (get on the bus) Yes Dear!! Mostly Merino (simple shawl for my pumkin) Yes Dear!! Books,,Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/12/iapm39-fiber-revival/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/12/iapm39-fiber-revival/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:46:11 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/12/iapm39-fiber-revival/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/12/iapm39-fiber-revival/feed/ 31:33 In todays episode I hang out with Julia and do a little catching up. After my usual rambling we talk about her upcoming event, The ... In todays episode I hang out with Julia and do a little catching up. After my usual rambling we talk about her upcoming event, The Fiber Revival. It's a event that is going to happen next week!!! Go check it out. The winner of the Charmed Knits Book is Phyllis. Music: How The Wind Must Feel by Amy Kuney Events,,Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/07/20070807-lunchupdate/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/07/20070807-lunchupdate/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:23:22 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/07/20070807-lunchupdate/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/07/20070807-lunchupdate/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/06/i-am-an-uncle/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/06/i-am-an-uncle/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:05:37 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/06/i-am-an-uncle/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/08/06/i-am-an-uncle/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/31/boston-knit-out-2007-needs-help/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/31/boston-knit-out-2007-needs-help/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:11:02 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/31/boston-knit-out-2007-needs-help/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/31/boston-knit-out-2007-needs-help/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/26/not-a-spoiler/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/26/not-a-spoiler/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:14:11 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/26/not-a-spoiler/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/26/not-a-spoiler/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/18/couple-of-short-notes/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/18/couple-of-short-notes/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:05:30 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/18/couple-of-short-notes/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/18/couple-of-short-notes/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/13/iapm38-muggle-madness/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/13/iapm38-muggle-madness/#comments Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:39:53 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/13/iapm38-muggle-madness/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/07/13/iapm38-muggle-madness/feed/ 26:30 Todays show is a gab-a-thon about a very special series of knitting books, that's right... Harry Potter. Alison Hansel, author of Charmed Knits and the ... Todays show is a gab-a-thon about a very special series of knitting books, that's right... Harry Potter. Alison Hansel, author of Charmed Knits and the Blue Blog, and Jane Jacobs, owner and head knitter wrangler at Porter Square Books, join me in a fun discussion about knitting, Potter, and being obsessed with both. Contest: Comment about what you think is going to be in the next book or share some of your harry potter love to enter a drawing for Alison's fun new book Charmed Knits. I will pull names in two weeks and announce the winner on the show. Podcasts Guido Stein no No http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/06/26/gone-fishing/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/06/26/gone-fishing/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:16:50 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/06/26/gone-fishing/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/06/26/gone-fishing/feed/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/06/19/iapm37brightly-colored/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/06/19/iapm37brightly-colored/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:02:48 +0000 2Skiens http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/06/19/iapm37brightly-colored/ http://www.itsapurlman.com/2007/06/19/iapm37brightly-colored/feed/ 34:33 On todays show ,Omly Omly does the Yarn-a-lot. I share a little about how much I love Tom Bihn and his little pouches. My friends ... On todays show ,Omly Omly does the Yarn-a-lot. I share a little about how much I love Tom Bihn and his little pouches. My friends are traveling around the world, if you are in Sol Korea and are willing to show Lucy around, please drop me a line. Susan is going to be touring in Italy with the Dedham Choral. Check out a new video knitting blog by Charles. Todays interviews are with Kristin Nicholas and Julia Nicholas. Music: One Everything I have been getting some vvoicemails, but for some reason they are all cut off. So please try calling the voice mail line again 206-888-4187. Next show the Sunday after next and then a very special Harry Potter Round table.. :) Podcasts Guido Stein no No