Friday 9 December 2016

Episode 55: The Gift of Knitting

Welcome to Episode 55 of the YarnderWoman Podcast - recorded on Thursday 8 December 2016, in Perth, Western Australia.


Intro:



Finished Objects:
--See my Ravelry thread for specifics--

  • 2x Knit Night shawls
  • Heavily modified Sunwalker shawl
  • Lots of facewashers
  • Kit Kat Hat for the Pussyhat Project

Works in Progress:
  • Nix hoodie
  • Elfenstein socks (from the Advent swap organised by Vikki of Sweet Leaps podcast)
  • Knit Night shawl
  • Owl stuffie

Spin Me Right 'Round:


DISCOUNT CODE:
Go to the DKS Art & Design Etsy store and use the code YARNDER15 between 1-24 December 2016 and get 15% off any purchase.

Friday 25 November 2016

Episode 54: I'm (Finally) Back!

Welcome to Episode 54 of the YarnderWoman Podcast, coming to you, as always, from Perth, Western Australia. This episode was filmed on Friday 25 November 2016.




Brooching the Subject:

  • A Polli brooch given to me by lovely Sara, sarapomegranate, from the Yarns at Yin Hoo podcast.
  • Sara also sent another brooch for the podcast - this will be a prize in an upcoming giveaway.



Finished Objects:
--See my Ravelry project page for full details--

  • Kit Kat hat
  • Poncho extension
  • Tube socks for YarnderNiece and YarnderNephew
  • Harley Quinn sock blank, dyed by me - I'm all set for the Little Bobbins Knits Xmas Eve Sock Cast On



Works in Progress:
--See my Ravelry project page for full details--

  • Ankle socks in stripes 
  • Ankle socks in purple 
  • Ankle socks in sock blank



Prizes:




Acquisitions:




Spinning Me Right 'Round:

  • Continuing to declutter as per the October challenge on the Slow Home podcast
  • We got pet rats! (Photos and videos of them at the very end of the episode, in case you want to skip seeing them.)
  • Low Tox Life e-course. Further information at Low Tox Life. The course was life-changing for me and the podcast is wonderful.
  • Bamboo undies! (And tshirts, leggings, etc) - Boody brand
  • Damian of DKS Art & Design had a table at the Rah Con convention.  

DISCOUNT CODE:
Go to the DKS Art & Design Etsy store and use the code YARNDER15 between 1-24 December 2016 and get 15% off any purchase.



Monday 3 October 2016

Episode 53(b): Double the Fun Again

Welcome to Episode 53, part (b), of the YarnderWoman Podcast - filmed in Perth, Western Australia, on Sunday 2 October 2016.



Come and say hi on the episode Ravelry thread.


Works in Progress:
-- See my Ravelry page for specific details --

  • Kit Kat hat
  • Tube socks using sock blank dyed by my nephew


Prizes:
  • Watch to see if you were a winner of the (final) re-draw for the 50 Episodes/Two Year Podiversary prize (a US$30 gift voucher from Bird Leg Bags) or the 1500 Member giveaway (a pattern of the winner's choice from Floofymoose).

Knit-along:

Fitness-along:
  • Each day you exercise (30 minutes consecutively / 10,000 steps a day / your step goal ie FitBit etc) you can make a post in the Fitness-along thread.
  • A prize will be drawn at the end of each month.
  • One post per day as a maximum (ie no chatter - just post what exercise you did).
  • Let's keep each other accountable and have fun!
  • Thank you to Sock Bunny Kimberly for the great idea that I am copying. :-)

Spinning Me Right 'Round:

Sunday 2 October 2016

Episode 53(a): Double the Fun

Welcome to Episode 53, part (a), of the YarnderWoman Podcast - filmed in Perth, Western Australia, on Sunday 2 October 2016.

Come and say hi on the episode Ravelry thread.




Brooching the Subject:
  • Harley Quinn wooden brooch - etsy seller unknown. :-(
  • YarnderMum wears some antique pieces that were owned by her mother

Finished Objects:
-- Look for specific details on my Ravelry page --
  • Face washers
  • Poncho extension
  • Talisman shawl
  • Riley Rose shawl
  • Random Act of Colour shawl

Acquisitions:

  • Bought myself "Rockpool" and "Meadow" sock patterns by Mina Philipp
  • Kindly given pattern "Miss You Forever" by Sarah B, Yarn Poetry
  • Amazing parcel from Dubai Mel

Charity Pattern Release:
  • Designer QuilterCaroline of Clothesline Designs is releasing "Yellow Roses" on 7 October 2016
  • This is the third pattern in a trio of shawls inspired by her “Grandmothers Flower Garden” Scarf.
  • Caroline is donating 75% of the profits from the sale of "Yellow Roses" in October and November 2016 to the charity Mind in memory of her best friend and soul mate who lost his battle with mental health issues in 2010, at the age of just 30. 

Spinning Me Right 'Round:

Thursday 15 September 2016

Episode 52: Ode to a Face Washer

Welcome to Episode 52 of the YarnderWoman Podcast - recorded on Tuesday 13 September 2016, in Perth, Western Australia.





Brooching the Subject:



Finished Objects:
--See my project page on Ravely for specific details--



Works in Progress:
--See my project page on Ravely for specific details--

  • more face washers
  • Banana Leaf Shawl
  • Baby blanket in cotton
  • Plans for Melanie Berg shawl in October; Pink Hair Girl Knits cowl - just need to wind yarn. 

Knit-along:
  • September/October Gift-along - prizes will be drawn from both the Chatter thread and Finished Object thread
  • Prizes: Pattern of winner's choice from Meg Gadsbey; bag from Julia (9Crafty11); yarn from Carolyn (2knitncrochet)
  • Prizes announced in previous episode still not claimed  - if I don't hear from the winners before I record the next episode, I will be re-drawing.

Acquisitions:


Spinning Me Right 'Round:

Sunday 21 August 2016

Episode 51: With Silver Highlights

Welcome to episode 51 of the YarnderWoman Podcast - filmed on 19 August 2016, in Perth, Western Australia.




Brooching the Subject:


Finished Objects:
--See my Ravelry page for specific details--
  • Fingerless gloves in Cyborg's Craft Room yarn


Works in Progress:
--See my Ravelry page for specific details--
  • Talisman Shawl
  • Random Act of Colour shawl
  • Riley Rose shawl


Prizes:
  • Watch to see if you were a winner of the 50 Episode/2nd Podiversary giveaway!
  • I re-drew for our 1500 Ravelry Member giveaway (as the previously announced winner has not been in contact) - watch to see if it's you!
  • Thanks so much to sponsors Bird Leg Bags and Floofymoose


Acquisitions:

Discount code:
  • Grandma’s Flower Garden by Quilter Caroline of Clothesline Designs
  • The code will go live on the 19th August 2016 and end at the end of the 31st August 2016. 
  • The code is GRANDMA (all caps) and will take the price from usual £3.20 (approx. US$4) to £2.80 (approx. US$3.60). (VAT will be added on to this where necessary.)

YarnderMum models some yarn...

Saturday 13 August 2016

Episode 50: And then I got...

Welcome to Episode 50 of the YarnderWoman Podcast - recorded on Thursday 11 August 2016, in Perth, Western Australia.

Time stamps for the various segments are as such:
04:17 = Brooching the Subject
05:31 = Prizes for the Red-Along
08:52 = Acquisitions
40:45 = Acquisitions continued (birthday presents)
50:30 = Bye




Brooching the Subject:

Prizes:

Acquisition suppliers:
--For specific yarn information, see my Ravelry stash page, or send me a PM--
  • Ixchel Fibres
  • Pirate Purl Yarns
  • Gradient Aus
  • Halfbaked Hand-dyed
  • Little Dipper Yarns
  • Moseley Park
  • Hand-dyed Australia
  • Candy Apple Lane
  • Unwind Craft Cafe (purchased West Yorkshire Spinners yarn)
  • Bob Boutique
  • Dingo Dyeworks - purchase for me, and prize donation for the podcast
  • Circus Tonic Handmade - purchase for me, and prize donation for the podcast

Saturday 30 July 2016

Episode 49: "Spendigo" Sheep & Wool Show 2016

Welcome to a special episode of the YarnderWoman Podcast! Join YarnderMum and I as we take you with us on our trip to Bendigo to the Australian Sheep and Wool Show 2016.


As this is a longer episode than normal, I have noted some time stamps here, to help if you need to watch in more than one sitting:

18:43 = Day 2
30:31 = Day 3
39:22 = Day 4
46:25 = Day 5


In the next episode of the podcast I will show you all my (many) stash acquisitions, as well as linking to the yarn dyers and other producers I met and purchased from. Any questions in the meantime though, feel free to personal message me on Ravelry.


Other Bendigo recap podcasts mentioned:



Giveaway:
  • Go to the thread on the Ravelry group to enter a giveaway in celebration of the Two Year Podiversary and near 50 Episodes of the YarnderWoman Podcast! 
  • Prompt and rules are listed in the first post.
  • Thank you so much to prize sponsor Bird Leg Bags.



Friday 1 July 2016

Episode 48: Hints and Revelations

Welcome to Episode 48 of the YarnderWoman Podcast, filmed on 1 July 2016 in Perth, Western Australia.



Brooching the Subject:


Finished Objects:
-- See my Ravelry project page for details--
  • Boot toppers/wrist warmers
  • Blueberry Waffle socks


Works in Progress:
-- See my Ravelry project page for details--
  • Spike socks
  • Purple Beeswax hat


Acquisitions:



Knit-along:


Prizes:


Spinning Me Right 'Round:



Happy Crafting!









Saturday 18 June 2016

Episode 47: Air Quotes and a Chat

Welcome to Episode 47 of the YarnderWoman Podcast, coming to you from Perth, Western Australia, and filmed on Friday 17 June 2016.




Brooching the Subject: 



Works in Progress:
-- See my Ravelry project page for details --

  • Leg warmers for The Teen
  • Second Blueberry Waffle sock
  • Cobblestone socks


Project bags:



Knit-alongs:

Prizes:

  • Watch to see if you were a winner of either the 1500 member giveaway or the Charity KAL Quarterly draw!


Acquisitions:


Spinning Me Right 'Round:


Thursday 2 June 2016

Episode 46: YarnderMum's Birthday

Welcome to Episode 46 of the YarnderWoman Podcast - recorded in Perth, Western Australia on Wednesday 1 June 2016.






Brooching the Subject:




Finished Objects:
-- See my Ravelry project page for details --

  • Worsted weight socks for Damian
  • Opposites socks for The Teen
  • Hat for YarnderMum



Works in Progress:
-- See my Ravelry project page for details --

  • Surf shawlette
  • Blueberry waffle socks for me



KALs:


Acquisitions:




Spinning Me Right 'Round:

Saturday 21 May 2016

Episode 45: Visits from Members of the YarnderFamily

Welcome to Episode 45 of the YarnderWoman Podcast – recorded in Perth, Western Australia on Saturday 21 May 2016.




Brooching the Subject:




Finished Objects:
-- See my Ravelry project page for details --

  • Wash cloths x2



Works in Progress:
-- See my Ravelry project page for details --

  • YarnderNiece's new knitting project
  • Mother's Day cast on - Surf shawlette
  • Birthday socks for Damian and some for The Teen



Prizes:




Spinning Me Right ‘Round:



Saturday 7 May 2016

Episode 44: A Casual Catch-up

Welcome to episode 44 of the YarnderWoman Podcast – recorded on Saturday 7 May 2016 in Perth, Western Australia.






Finished Objects:
-- See my Ravelry project page for details --


  • Hogwarts Express shawl
  • Knit Night shawl in sock blank
  • 2x Face washers for charity


Works in Progress:



Craft-alongs:

Hat KAL:

  • Watch the episode to see if you are a winner!
  • Our generously donated prizes: a copy of Schmancy shawl from Marsha Ibuki; a copy of Seeds of Change shawl from Clothesline Designs; Alpaca brooches from Tall Rabbit
  • Screen shots from random.org showing below


May- June - Opposites KAL in conjunction with Sally-Jane and Rachel from Pink Hair Girl podcast

Come to the Chatter thread to talk about your plans and show off your works in progress; then if/when you wrap up a project, post it in the Finished Objects thread. All the rules are listed in both threads.

Other KALs:

  • Fireplace Ember shawl by Deb’s Destiny KAL is starting in the Never Cast Off Podcast group.
  • Deb is offering a 30% discount code for YW audience – Yarnder30 which is good until June 30 for 30% off any of any of her patterns.
  • Go to the Discounts thread on Ravelry for specific links: 





Spinning Me Right 'Round:

  • Sewing curtains at Mum's - some footage of YarnderMum!
  • Podcasts I'm enjoying:

o Slow Home Podcast and Let It Be podcast, both from JackRabbit FM

o Stuff Mom Never Told You

o Happier with Gretchen Rubin 

o Budgets and Cents



Happy Crafting!


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random.org screen shots for the Hat KAL prize draw:






Saturday 30 April 2016

Episode 43: I'm Back, in Red and Black

Welcome to Episode 43 of the YarnderWoman Podcast - filmed on Saturday 30 April 2016 in Perth, Western Australia.



Brooching the Subject:




Bands to listen to:




Finished Objects:
-- See my Ravelry Projects page for specific details --

  • Bunny Blanket Buddy x2
  • Redback spider toy



Works in Progress:
-- See my Ravelry Projects page for specific details --

  • Hogwarts Express shawl
  • Sock blank Knit Night shawl
  • Beeswax hat
  • Wash cloth
  • Cozy Memories Blanket - #blanketmadness - Wooldiaries podcast and #blanketblitzkal - Soxcetera podcast



Knit-alongs / Craft-alongs: 

April - Hat KAL

Prizes:


May- June - Opposites KAL in conjunction with Sally-Jane and Rachel from Pink Hair Girl podcast

Come to the Chatter thread to talk about your plans and show off your works in progress; then if/when you wrap up a project, post it in the Finished Objects thread. All the rules are listed in both threads.

Prizes will be announced in the next episode.


Acquisitions:



Happy Crafting! Bye!

Friday 15 April 2016

Episode 42: The Answer Must Be Bunnies

Welcome to Episode 42 of the YarnderWoman Podcast - recorded on Friday 15 April 2016, in Perth, Western Australia.






We have a shorter episode today, so some of the usual segments are absent; but there is still plenty of knitting!


Works in Progress:
-- See my Ravelry project page for specific details --



Podcast Mention:

  • The Slow Home Podcast - I've been binge listening about tips and ideas and hearing other people's experiences for simplifying one's life.



Happy Crafting!




Podcast artwork and music is by Damian K Sheiles at DKS Art & Design