Knit Naturally

Episode 43: Puttin' On Your Big Girl LACE Panties

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:04:00 +0000

I frog my February Lady Sweater We talk about our Foremothers Talk about Focusing on Lace Knitting For next time: Lace Bookmark by Nancy Miller Size 1 needles fingering or lace weight yarn scrap

Episode 42: Resoulutions and Traveling Scarves

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:36:00 +0000

Texas Caviar Recipe http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Texas-Caviar-I/Detail.aspx?prop31=1 Traveling Scarf http://katybatybooknits.blogspot.com/ This links you to the story, how to contact her, and the scarf's blog. Yes, friends, the scarf has its own blog. Shut up. Ropes and Picots Cardigan, Interweave Knits Winter 2008 Knitting 2009 Resolutions?? Do you have them?

Episode 41: A Rockstar Adventure

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:46:00 +0000

Episode 40: Merry Knitmas!

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:11:00 +0000

Have a Merry Christmas! Coming soon: Post Christmas Knitting Smackdown Rockstar Undercover Roadtrip

Episode 39: Working Smarter not Harder

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:21:00 +0000

Flylady.net Swiffer covers on Ravelry Amazon.com Pictureka the39clues.com www.charisma-art.com Sheep Incognito Felted Clogs, again. Pattern by Bev Galeskas TexasPurlGurl's Version of Dollar Store Lotion 2 bottles Eucerin knock off at $ store 2 jars Vitamin E cream (I found mine at CVS) 2 tubes Creamy Petroleum Jelly (optional) Mix together with a mixer, it won't hurt your mixer just put it in the dishwasher afterwards. I put mine back into the Vitamin E jars and two small Ziploc bowls that I had on hand. Makes good gifts if you can find containers to put it in. UFO challenge Dec. 26-Jan. 4. Lime and Violet's Daily Chum

Episode 38: Have Yourself a Quickie Little Christmas

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:50:00 +0000

Interweave Knits Winter 2008 Murano Scarf by Victoria Zugas Ropes and Picots Cardigan by Laura Grutzek Miniature Knitting Bag Ornaments by Sharon Spence Emergency Knitters Ornament by Crazy Cat Lady Mel Deck the Balls by Kelly Jensen Minature Knitting Pin by Julie Fuller Knitted and Felted Ornaments by Leigh Radford Mini Weasley Sweater Ornaments by Allison Hansel Six Pointed Star Christmas Ornament by Barbara Brieter Cabled Globe Ornament by Eunny Jang Mini Sock Ornaments by a lot of people! Everwhelming Liz Knitting Loca Marie Wright Carol Breitner (earrings!) Mini Mitten Ornaments by a lot of people! Turvid Andrea Kopacek Leslie Ann Bestor Mindy Lewis Minutia by Berrocco 2007 and 2008 Christmas Tree Ornament by Kate Jeffrey Mistletoe Ornament by Lindsay Lee Fair Isle Holiday Ornaments by Terry Morris Felted Merry Mini Purse Ornaments by Carol Bristol Stars from the East by Angela Roberge Knitted Lace Ball by Judy Gibson Harvest Moon Designs Rachel Van Schie dishcloth patterns KnitWits Heaven dishcloth patterns http://www.foodclassics.com/re1470/recipes.php recipe I am using for Hot Schocolate Mix www.localharvest.org AlpacaFarmGirl Blog http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/ Alpaca Scarf Giveaway--December 17 deadline! http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2008/12/giveaway-day-6-alpaca-scarf-or-kit/ Christmas Vacation http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/

Episode 37: Drinking the Crochet/Twilight Kool Aid

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:59:00 +0000

Knit Fix by Lisa Kartus Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting by Kim Werker and Cecily Kim Larger than Life Bag Noisemaker Twist Collective Metropole Yank Sylvie IK Winter 2008 The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Episode 36: Back in the Saddle Again...........the Hats Have It!!

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:37:00 +0000

Show notes to come...........

Episode 35: 2 Alpacas and Some Kids

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:16:00 +0000

Kid N Ewe and Llamas too www.kidnewe.com CogKnitive podcast http://www.cogknitivepodcast.blogspot.com/ The Tin Roof Steakhouse http://www.tinroofsteakhouse.com/ Plain and Fancy Sheep and Wool sadly, no website Wildflowerfiber.com Midge Jackson, my instructor--her info is here Nancie Wiseman--Knitting with Wire http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Wire-Technique-Nancie-Wiseman/dp/1931499314/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226517875&sr=8-4 The Tinsmith's Wife http://www.tinsmithswife.com/ new Knitting shop in Comfort, TX Texas Tech Football http://www.redraiders.com/?cat=11 Faery Knitting Podcast http://faeryknitting.mypodcast.com/ Friend me on Ravelry: texaspurlgurl

Episode 34: Look Ma! No Fingers!

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:03:00 +0000

Spotlight on Fingerless Gloves: 1. Fetching 2. Dashing 3. Endpaper Mitts 4. Maine Morning Mitts 5. Basic Fingerless Mitts 6. Peekaboo Mittens 7. Easy Lace Fingerless Mittens February Beret NaKniSweMo--National Knit a Sweater in a Month Neti Pot---get one!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsZeILCedRw CogKnitive podcast

Episode 33: It's All About Perspective

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:47:00 +0000

Knit Fix by Lisa Kartus All You Magazine--only available at Walmart www.allyou.com Every Day With Rachael Ray Magazine New Webs Catalog Alpacas Magazine by AOBA Starbucks Bernat Cot'n Corn Yarn Music provided by the podsafemusicnetwork.com

Episode 32: On the Road to Recovery

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:26:00 +0000

Winner of the Red Scarf Project Loopy Ewe Gift Certificate NaKniSweMo--Knit a Sweater in the Month of November Sitcom Chic Elizabeth Zimmerman's Hurry Up Sweater Daily Sweater Must Have Cardigan Hystersisters.com Lime and Violet's Daily Chum

Episode 31: Knitting Etiquette

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:49:00 +0000

All about knitting etiquette as it applies to LYS, being a customer, Ravelry, meetups, and lessons.

Episode 30: Travel Agent for Guilt Trips

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:49:00 +0000

All about being guilty! Want to join me on my trip? I Can't Believe I'm Lace Knitting by Kay Meadors Free Range Knitter by the Yarn Harlot Bravo Bag One Row Handspun Scarf

Episode 29: Knitter's A.D.D., Oooooooooo Shiny!!

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:56:00 +0000

February Lady Sweater Bravo Bag Red Scarf Contest DFW 2008 Knit Out and Crochet Too! Knit Simple Holiday 2008 Interweave Felt 2008 Creative Knitting November 2008 Dumpling Bag

Episode 28: Sunday Ramblings

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:21:00 +0000

Hurricane Ike Greenies Pill Pockets for Dogs http://www.greenies.com/en_US/products/dogpillpockets.aspx?Product_ID= (PS, you can get a free sample!) February Lady Sweater Red Scarf Contest EZ Baby Surprise Jacket Fall 2008 Spin Off, pg. 84 September 15 KAL http://www.ravelry.com/groups/baby-surprise-jacket Mystery Stole 4 Bluebonnet Cardigan Berroco Norah Gaughn Volume 3 Mexican Casserole Recipe www.texaspurlgurl.blogspot.com or check the KN Ravelry group Rachael Ray Ham, Egg, and Cheese Bake Recipe Sept 2008 Rachael Ray Magazine page 106 or http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/no-recipe-zone/ham-egg-and-cheese-bake/article.html

Episode 27: Red Scarf Contest

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:16:00 +0000

This contest requires hard work on your part. You are going to knit a scarf for the Orphan Foundation of America’s Red Scarf Project. This is the brainchild of normaknits and you can read all about the cause, the organization, and the details here: http://nownormaknits2.typepad.com/red_scarf_project_2008/ After you knit the scarf, then what? You need to take a picture of your scarf, the gift card you are to send, and the tag/note you will send with the scarf and post it on Ravelry on the stickied post labeled Red Scarf Contest Entries. What will the winner recieve? Glad you asked! In keeping with the theme of red………….a $25 gift certificate from me to The Loopy Ewe. www.theloopyewe.com When does the contest end? Scarves need to be mailed between September 1 and October 15, 2008. The contest will end at midnight on October 15, 2008. I will lock the thread that the entries are in and then draw a random winner from all of those and post it on a podcast the weekend of October 18th. Not on Ravelry? Send me your picture to knitnaturally@yahoo.com Are you excited? I am!! What are you waiting for? Cast on! Helpful links: Yoga Chick http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Chick-Hip-Guide-Everything/dp/0446694320/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220113391&sr=8-1 Swedish Massage: http://www.mamashealth.com/massage/sweed.asp Vine Stitch Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vine-stitch-scarf Noro Striped Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/noro-striped-scarf One Row Handspun Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-row-handspun-scarf Irish Hiking Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/irish-hiking-scarf Drop Stitch Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drop-stitch-scarf-2 Shifting Sands Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shifting-sands-scarf Besotted Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/besotted-scarf Moss Rib Stitch Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moss-rib-stitch-scarf Opera Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/opera-scarf Christmas Lace http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-lace Red Herring Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/red-herring-scarf Manly Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/manly-scarf New York Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/new-york-scarf Easy Hunting Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-hunting-scarf Dating is a Mistake http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dating-is-a-mistake Autumn Wishbone http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-wishbone Ned's Toasty Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/neds-toasty-scarf SWS Striped Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sws-striped-scarf Seeded Rib Easy Reversible Scarf (the one I am working on as I podcast) http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seeded-rib-easy-reversible-scarf February Lady Sweater http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/february-lady-sweater Central Park Hoodie http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/central-park-hoodie A book I am reading that I didn't talk about: The Girl's Guide to Being a Boss Without Being a Bitch by Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio http://www.amazon.com/Girls-Guide-Without-Chick-Charge/dp/0767922859/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220114270&sr=8-1 If you manage people, read this book! Very easy and enlightening read. Happy Labor Day!

Episode 26: Capris to Cardis

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:23:00 +0000

We are going from Capris to Cardis as we usher in fall! Here are some of my favorite cardis in no particular order. Central Park Hoodie-mine is almost finished http://shop.interweave.com/store/Central-Park-Hoodie-P204C0.aspx?AFID=12 Cece http://www.chicknits.com/catalog/cece.html Mr. Greenjeans http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTgreenjeans.html Something Red http://knitandtonic.typepad.com/knitandtonic/2006/02/if_someone_aske.html Kauni Cardigan http://www.ruths.dk/engelsk/kauni regnbue engelsk.pdf Olive Branch Yoga Hoodie http://yarn.com/webs/0/0/0/0-1202-1209-1217/0/0/3909/ February Lady Sweater http://www.flintknits.com/blog/?p=151 Minimalist Cardigan http://shop.interweave.com/store/Minimalist-Cardigan-P323C27.aspx?AFID=12 Hey Teach! http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer08/PATTheyteach.html Must Have Cardigan http://www.patonsyarns.com/patternbook.php?PBS=500989 Sitcom Chic http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring03/PATTsitcomchic.html Tilted Duster http://shop.interweave.com/store/Tilted-Duster-P198C27.aspx?AFID=12 Next episode: New Contest Announcement, don't miss it!

Episode 25: Let the Games Begin!

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:03:00 +0000

Winner of the CONTEST! Contest Entries Beadniks.com Ravelympics Central Park Hoodie Martha's Vineyard Fiber Farm

Episode 24: Wish You Were Here

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:02:00 +0000

Rainy Day Socks http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainy-day-socks Lacy Mock Cable Socks http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lacy-mock-cable-socks Vog On http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vog-on Where to get Needle Gauges www.knittingfairy.com KaratStix: knitting notions from TurtleGirl's Bloggy Thing http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5398294 Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh http://www.amazon.com/Gift-Sea-Anne-Morrow-Lindbergh/dp/0679406832/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217516831&sr=8-1 Island Alpacas http://www.islandalpaca.com/ Heath Hen http://www.heathhen.com/ Berrocco Ultra Alpaca Fine http://www.berroco.com/shade_cards/ultra_alpaca_fine_sh.html Prune Mix is the one I have my eye on! Martha's Vineyard Fiber Farm http://mvfiberfarm.blogspot.com/ Local Harvest http://www.localharvest.org/csa/ West Tisbury Farmer's Market http://www.mvol.com/events/2207/ CONTEST (drawing on August 8) 2 ways to enter: Knit Naturally podcast group Look for the thread labeled Contest or email me at knitnaturally@yahoo.com To enter: 2 choices 1. Tell me about your favorite knitting find 2. Tell me what you like to do on vacation The prize? In honor of the 25th episode a skein of the Silver Yarn from Crash Into Ewe. You can see it here: http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9265055

Episode 23: Crickets, Dishcloths, and More Socks!

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:19:00 +0000

Knit Wits Heaven http://www.knitwits-heaven.com/ Harvest Moon Designs http://harvestmoonupperroom.blogspot.com/ http://harvestmoondesigns.blogspot.com/ Monthly Dishcloth Knitalong http://monthlydishclothkal.blogspot.com/ Knitting Knonsense http://www.knittingknonsense.com/index2.html Bare Naked Lacy Socks http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barenakedlacy-socks

Episode 22: Summer of Sock Patterns

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:44:00 +0000

Patterns I discuss: Vog On rpm Rainy Day Socks (2 patterns, both have the same name) Double Eyelet Rib Socks Pomatomous SummerSock Thuja Spiral Eyelet Socks Charade Sidewinders Entrelac Socks Vine Lace Socks Wildflower Socks Maizy Lace Coupling Breeze Jaywalkers Daisy Socks Broadripple Knowknits pouches Hideandsheep Mini Needle Hugger stitch markers Books: Favorite Socks Knitting on the Road Knitting Vintage Socks Lace Style 2-at-a-time Socks Getting Started Knitting Socks Sensational Knitted Socks More Sensational Knitted Socks

Episode 21: In Which We Discover that I Cannot Count

Sat, 31 May 2008 13:56:00 +0000

Twenty, twenty one............what is the difference? We talk about Summer Tops IK Summer 2008 Girly things Knitalong, the book

Episode 20: Too Much Workin', Not Enough Sittin' and Knittin'

Mon, 26 May 2008 19:52:00 +0000

Bad Penny http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bad-penny Crash Into Ewe Jewel Collection http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/crash-into-ewe-jewel-collection Knitting Psychos Contest for a Cause http://knitpsychos.hello-lovely.org/?p=568 1776 yarn http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/schoeller--stahl-fortissima-colori-socka-color-100

Episode 19: Better Late than Pregnant

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:56:00 +0000

Where I catch up on where I have been for the last 3 weeks. Tune in and let's catch up. Contact me at knitnaturally@yahoo.com or on Ravelry texaspurlgurl

Episode 18: A is for Alpacas

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:10:00 +0000

Acacia Camelid Ranch http://www.alpacanation.com/farmsandbreeders/03_viewfarm.asp?name=13010 Able Oaks Ranch http://www.ableoaks.com/ The Jalepeno Tree http://www.jalapenotree.com/ Bluebonnet Yarn Shoppe http://www.bluebonnetyarn.com/links.htm Hill Country Weavers http://www.hillcountryweavers.com/main.php The Knitting Nest http://theknittingnestaustin.com/ Hummingbird Farms http://www.hummingbirdlavender.com/ The Healing Garden ZZZtherapy (you can find at Walgreen's) Emilie Richards http://www.emilierichards.com/ Debbie Macomber http://www.debbiemacomber.com/ Knit Picks Harmony http://www.knitpicks.com/wood+knitting+needles_NL300306.html Knit. Purl. Relax. http://www.cafepress.com/flyingwoman/1246316

Episode 17: Going Green?

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:39:00 +0000

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5180966 Recycled Lunch Bag by Amy Semifero

Episode 16: Do You Sense a Theme Going On Here?

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:55:00 +0000

DFW Fiber Fest http://home.earthlink.net/~dfw-fiberfest/ Sock Madness 2 (I am in the UConn Cast Ons) http://sockmadness.wordpress.com/ Special hugs and thanks to ArleneTatsandKnits podcast! Search for it on iTunes. Spin Off Magazine, Spring 2008 Soggy, but here. And, I did make a Knit Naturally Podcast group on Ravelry. Come find me!

Episode 15: Where Everyone Knows Your Name

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:53:00 +0000

She Knits for Knitters www.sheknitsforknitters.com Carie Lyn Bag Pattern

Episode 14: Remix: Rainy Day Ramblings

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:25:00 +0000

ACK!! Apologies for the jacked up episode I did yesterday. Rerecorded today and have a new episode up..........oy! Links: My alpaca seminar pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/69501787@N00/sets/72157604088957636/ Loop Spontaneous Batts Club http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=102343 Loop Ravelry Group http://www.ravelry.com/groups/loopy-goodness go see what folks have spun with their monthly batts! TV Sock Yarn Club for March: http://www.flickr.com/photos/69501787@N00/2334461021/ Sock Madness2: Zombies! http://www.flickr.com/photos/69501787@N00/2342600294/ Podio Books http://www.podiobooks.com/ Flat Feet Sock Yarn http://abc.eznettools.net/yarn/Flat_Feet.html Have a Happy, Safe, and Blessed Easter! Y'all are the best! Email me at knitnaturally@yahoo.com or PM me on Ravelry texaspurlgurl