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Rachel and Natalie introduce our new forum on Ravelry. We take a look back at knitting in the 1920s and the social changes that influenced styles. We have a long discussion of what we’ve been knitting.
Ideas for a Knit-a-long (Ravelry links):
- Cloud Bolero (Ysolda)
- Stormyweather Faux Cardi
- Storm Cloud Shawlette
- Cloud Shrug (Berrocco)
- Meandering Vines Shawl
- Cloudy Day Cowl (Crochet)
Let us know if you have any other suggestions! We’d love to hear them. Contact us here, through the Ravelry forun, or email us at CloudyChanceFiber(at)gmail(dot com) (replace @ and .com, we don’t want to hear from spambots!)
1920s Knitting:
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Grant Park Pullover
- Trompe D’Oeil Sweaters
- Easy Virtue
- Unraveling Sophia– blog with vintage focus
- Boutique Knits
On and Off the Needles:
- Child’s Sock in Shell Pattern from Knitting Vintage Socks
- Sock yarn Blanket (Ravelry Group)
- Sodera Socks
- Mossbank Pullover
- Jamieson’s Color Card
- Yarn Bobbins
- Yarn Bra
- Sweet Norwegian Baby Hat
- The Knitting Guild of America’s Mater Knitter Program
- Knitscene Fall 2010
- Gwynedd Hat
- Habu Silk
- Hermione Hat
- Doctor Who Scarf
- Felted Flower Bowl
Music Selections
I want to be Bad – Jack Leon’s Symphonic Dance Band
Castles in the Air – Jack Denny and His Waldorf Astoria Orchestra
Aint that a Grand and Glorious Thing – Jack Hylton
In this episode Natalie talks about knitting for sewing. She also shares some antique knitting treasures and has found the perfect yarn for heirloom aran knitting.
Knitting Books from the past (long ago):
- Project Gutenberg
- Beeton’s Book of Needlework
- Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet
- The Ladies Work-Table Book
- My Knitting Book – Miss Lambert
- Exercises in Knitting
- The Ladies Workbook
- Ghost Stories of an Antiquary – available at Librivox.org or the Internet Archive
- Crochet Me – crochet community
Knitting my way out of my stash:
- Add your stashbusting ideas at the Stashbusting Project Form
- View the ideas submitted including your own in the Stashbusting Spreadsheet
- Getting started with Google Docs
- Digital Inspiration Google Docs Guide
Yarn Review:
- Shepherd’s Own
- Hawthorn Pullover from Fall Interweave Knits 2010
- Hermione Granger’s Hat
Housekeeping:
- Our very own Ravelry group
- Naked Sheep Class Schedule
- Natalie’s Blog- I am Addicted / Rachel’s Blog – Pen and Notebook
- E-mail: cloudychancefiber@gmail.com
Music Featured:
- A Fine Romance (Martha Tilton & Johnny Mercer):
- More about Martha Tilton: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Tilton
- Ghost of a Chance (Gene Austin)
- Me Minus You(Boswell Sisters & the Dorsey Orchestra)
- 100,000 Women Can’t Be Wrong (Marshall Scott Warner)
Originally released on 8/9/10
Just a note dear listener… This is Natalie. Thank you for bearing with my learning curve. I’ve been experimenting with changing the format and delivery of the podcast. As ever I and we appreciate any feedback you have to give. 🙂 email: cloudychancefiber@gmail.com
De Show Notes:
- Aran Sweater Design – Janet Szabo
- Traditional Aran Kntting – by Shelagh (pronounced Shee- Lah) Hollingworth
- Harmony 220 Aran Stitch Patterns (sorry it was not the Harmony Guide to Knitting Cables) … blame my weary head.
Link to my blog post on the old grey sweater that like at the bottom of my “Bin of Shame/UFO’s.”
Poorly drawn schematic of a Saddle Shoulder Sweater… note the saddles form the shoulders
Crochet Book Review – Crochet So Fine – Krisitn Omdahl
Music/Sound Featured:
- Six Lessons from Madam La Zonga – Jimmy Dorsey
- Bei Mir Bist Du Schon – Benny Goodman/Martha Tilton (1937 version)
- A Noisless Patient Spider by Emily Dickinson (reading by Peter Yearsley)
- Remember Melody – Torley ( from Solo 7)
- Spiderman – The Astroglides (from the Surf Guitar Compilation)
Housekeeping:
- A few days left to enter the contest to win Yarnia or handspun yarn in Episode 8
- I’m natknit and Rachel is RachelP on Ravelry
- I’m on Twitter – My handle is nlkilkenny
* There is another version of Stainless Steel yarn out by Lion Brand
Episode 10
Originally released on 7/31/10
For those of you who are into getting ready for gift giving later in the year here are a few suggestions. Also, we show you exactly how nerdy we are. Bonk!
Remember you can get a hold of us if you have any questions or feedback via cloudychancefiber@gmail.com
Note: I will post the list of gift objects with links shortly in a separate blog post (Natalie).
Show Notes:
- How Natalie used a spreadsheet to mock up a colorwork pattern*
- Mochimochi Land
- Floppy Bunny Toy – designed and crocheted by Natalie
- Stitch Diva Hairpin Lace & Knitted Earrings
- Knitty Knitted Earrings
- Bijouterie
- Coralie (though these require Habu Stainless Steel… if you can’t find this you can use Lion Brand’s Stainless Steel).
- Owls Sweater
- Knitter’s Almanac (Elizabeth Zimmerman) – with December Raglan & February Baby Sweater
- No Idle Hands
- For washing –
- Sackboy from Little Big Planet – the most fabulous creative game in the world (this pattern is from the very talented Alan Dart – love his toys!)
Otaku = A nerdy fan/collector
Music Featured:
- I Still Feel the Same About You – Ella Fitzgerald
- Brise Napolitaine – French Accordion
- De Pronto no Estás Tú (by Pacotiempo)
* I created graph paper in excel by sizing the rows and colums until I got a graph paper grid. If you don’t have access to MS Office products then you can easily create one using the spreadsheet feature in Google Docs. Rachel and I actually use Google Docs to collaborate on developing the ideas and outlines for this podcast.
Episode 5
Originally released on 5/10/10
Rachel finds some really nifty knitting accoutrements while Natalie once again contemplates knitting socks after a long hiatus. Crocheting with wire turns out to be quite fun and yields gorgeous results. We take a look at knitting with plant fibers and chat with the Naked Sheep lady (a.k.a Cheri).
Plant Fibers with Cheri Clark
- Naked Sheep Knit Shop
- Panda Bamboo
- Elsebeth Lavold Yarns: Hempathy, Cool Wool, Bambool
- Pause Restaurant and Bar
- Something Red by Wendy Bernard in Sierra Quattro by Cascade
- Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard
- Bianca’s Jacket in Cascade Luna Paints
- Lolo bars – great for moisturising when working with materials that dry out your hands
Stash Maintenance:
- Vegancraftastic project bags
- Wee Ones Stitch markers
Crochet Chat:
- Crochet with Wire by Nancie Wiseman
- Didn’t mention it in the chat but Dava Bead & Trade in Pdx is a great source for that 28 gauge wire. Sorry… apparently they do not carry 30 gauge.
On/Off The Needles
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Rachel’s On the Needles:
- Brigit Socks (Ravelry Download)
- Rivendell Socks from the Eclectic Sole or individual download
- Log Cabin Blanket
- Natalie’s On/Off the Needles:
- Tank Dress Pattern from 2010 Spring/Summer Vogue Knitting– (3rd Dress in the Ivory Coast collection) Natalie is knitting in Hempathy
- Yarnia Bamboo/Cotton Blend Top Down Raglan
- Podcast Music (all music from the Internet Archive)
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Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup – D’Jango Reinhardt
- More than You Know – Billie Holiday
- Big Rock Candy Mountain – Burl Ives
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Episode 2
Originally released 11/09/09
Jon’s Pullover
We talk about Flock and Fiber and Crochet. Rachel confesses: she’s starting a yarn diet. Natalie remains silent, but she briefly shares her Fall Fashion obsession – Little Edie.
Sorry this one is so late. I had some issue with audio files getting corrupted. I had a bit of help reconstructing things and putting them together from my very knowledgeable husband.
Show notes:
- Twisted!
- Amelia Sweater
- Wendy Bernard’s Flair
- Wakame Tunic
- Kirby’s Sweater – Photo TBA – right now Kirby is not cooperating to provide an optimal photo opportunity
- Cookie A’s Mona Socks
- Penny Dog Sweater
- Cafe du Monde Fingerless Mitts(kits) pattern
- Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival September 26-27
- Drumcliffe Farms (Jacob wool)
- Shady Oaks Shetlands (Her sheep were named after sweets/desserts)
- $3,000 Scarf
- Heifer Project
- Grey Gardens Website
- Edith Bouvier Beale
- Clover soft touch crochet hooks
- Laurel Hill wooden crochet hooks
- Denise Crochet Hooks
Adorable Jacob Sheep
Music
- I’m Gonna Write a Soap Opera – TK Major
- Wildwood Flower – The Carter Family
- Gloomy Sunday – Paul Whiteman with Johnny Hauser
Cloudy with a chance of fiber 