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Episode 7 - Unexpected Knitting Gadgets

By anxiousdog - Posted on April 17th, 2008
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Welcome to our Episode 7 of our podcast in which we talked about upcoming events such as:

 

Annie Modesitt classes at The Studio in Kansas City, May 16-18


In the second segment we talked all about our favorite knitting gadgets, including those not made specifically for knitting . . .

  • clear makeup bags from Wal-Mart to hold your tools
  • measuring tapes from your local dollar store
  • toothbrush holders or pencil cases for dpn's, and other travel containers for stitch markers, safety pins, etc.
  • yarn cutters - try using a letter opener instead
  • bead cases from Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby (similar to the one on Grumperina's blog ) 
  • magnet boards from teacher supply stores
  • Bass Pro Shops - fishing line "measurer" (we don't know the technical term) to measure yarn
  • postal scale for weighing yarn
  • plastic sleeves and binders for patterns
  • Use a Food Saver to seal ziplock bags down the middle
  • make your own row counter bead bracelet  
  • Knitting in Plain English by Maggie Righetti
  • Look at diaper bags, camera bags, or travel bags as alternatives to knitting bags

 

 We closed the podcast by . . .

  • Announcing the winners of the Green Socks KAL!!!  Congratulations to our first place winner Shawna (LambyKnits on Ravelry)!  You've won a skein of Wollmeise sock yarn!  And because we had a hard time choosing just one winner, congratulations also to Tabitha of Tabitha Knits - you've won the original prize of a skein of Dream in Color Smooshy! 
  • Sharing Knitting and the Word from John 14:15, John 15:5, 1 John 2:5-6:  suggestions on how to "gauge" your relationship with God
  • Asking for your prayer requests, praise reports, questions, and comments
  • A prayer of desire to walk with Jesus, gratefulness for this podcasting opportunity to reach people, thankfulness for our husbands, and the protection of our families, blessings upon our listeners

 

Music you heard. . .

Turkish Delight - David Crowder Band

Let it Rise - Big Daddy Weave

Signature of the Devine (Yahweh) - Needtobreathe

Everlasting Light - Ryan Farish

 

Leave your comments below, or e-mail us here.  Stay tuned for Episode 8!

Submitted by jengoodart on April 22, 2008 - 7:16pm.
Thank you so much for letting me know about Purl's Yarn Emporium.  I live near Asheville but never knew it was there.  Also I am about to go to Europe for two weeks in June and was very happy to hear the podcast and get some great ideas for packing a small amount of supplies for knitting while I travel.  Someone also recently told me that I should look a day or two before my trip and print out the TSA or the airlines regulations when it comes to what you can have in your carryon bag that way if you get to security and they are trying to tell you that something in your bag is not able to go you have proof from their website that it is allowed.  Just a little help for knitters flying.  I was also thinking that I plan to bring a headlamp for light if I need it and that might be a good tool for dark areas that you want to knit in.  They are usually adjustable.  Just another thought.

Thanks for the great job you both do with the podcast.
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Submitted by Tammy on April 22, 2008 - 8:07pm.

The other dangerous thing about Purl's is that it's near an awesome shoe store!  :-)  Enjoy your trip to Europe - I'd love to hear all about it when you get back!  Definitely check the TSA's and airline's websites, but be prepared if they won't allow your needles on board.  The headlamp is a great idea!

Submitted by Rasterbator (not verified) on April 23, 2008 - 3:30pm.
This is very interesting.
First at all, need to congratz to the winner Shawna, you are amazing.
Secondly, i think i should start from the episode one for those interesting event.
Submitted by marge on April 27, 2008 - 3:08am.
I love your podcasts! Tammy i was wondering when you knit socks with dream in color smooshy, what size needle do you use and how many do you cast on? Keep up the good work!

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