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lk2g-058 Rhinebeck 2008 Leaping Llamas and Rug Hooking

In this latest episode of our video podcast we return to the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival to see the Leaping Llama competition and learn a bit about rug hooking.

What I am wearing:

At Rhinebeck: Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
In the chair: Sweater made with cotton Schachenmayr Nomotta Scaletta from Inspiration 75. The pattern is actually designed for long sleeve, however, I made it with short sleeves. Completed Spring 2006.

What’s on the set:

Fiber Gathering: Knit, Crochet, Spin, and Dye More than 20 Projects Inspired by America’s Festivals by Joanne Seiff

This episode is sponsored by:

Yarnmarket.com

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Published by CAT on October 3, 2009 in Episode, Field trip, Knitting, Rhinebeck and Video Podcast. 7 Comments

lk2g-057 Rhinebeck 2008 Spinning Contest

In this latest episode of our video series, we return to the NY State Sheep and Wool Festival to see the exciting Spinning Contest where contestants compete for the longest thread! Listen to Kris as she tells us her strategy for winning. (Just in case you’re planning to enter the contest this year!)

Book Review:

Fiber Gathering: Knit, Crochet, Spin, and Dye More than 20 Projects Inspired by America’s Festivals by Joanne Seiff

Enter for a chance to win this book by leaving a comment for this episode, “What is your favorite fiber festival or knitting event?”

What I am wearing:

At Rhinebeck: Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
In the Chair: Heartstrings Morning Surf Scarf, hy handspun superwash merino in Dinosaur Colorway from Spunky Eclectic.

Music in this episode:

Lee Maddeford’s Genevieve-Jazz4tet

This episode is sponsored by:

Yarnmarket.com

When you support our sponsor, you support our show!

Published by CAT on September 21, 2009 in Episode, Field trip, Knitting, Rhinebeck and Video Podcast. 51 Comments

lk2g-055 Rhinebeck 2008 Buffalo Gold and Creatively Dyed

In this latest episode of our video podcast we return to the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival where we meeting with Ron Miskin from Buffalo Gold and Dianne Lutz from Creatively Dyed.

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What I am wearing:

At Rhinebeck: Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
In the Chair – Fan Kimono from Vicki Square Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes made with Bristol Yarn Gallery Somerset

Published by CAT on August 23, 2009 in Celebrity Interview, Episode, Field trip, Knitting, Rhinebeck and Video Podcast. 3 Comments

lk2g-053 Rhinebeck 2008 Interview with Jonathan Bosworth

In this latest episode of our video podcast from the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival, we chatted with Jonathan Bosworth creator of the Bosworth Journey Wheel spinning wheel, charkhas and spindles. Jonathan tells us a bit about how he got started in the spinning business and we see an array of all the spindles which they carry.

What’s on the set:

Stitch markers from Knitter Scarlet
Wendy Johnson Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits

What I am wearing:

At Rhinebeck – Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
In the chair – Shrug made with Rowan Wool Cotton of my own design completed fall 1996. (really just a feather and fan rectangle with cuffs)

Congratulations to our winners Freddie and Susan Hardy!

Special thanks to Jonathan Bosworth, Potters Craft and Cath from Knitter Scarlet

Published by CAT on July 28, 2009 in Celebrity Interview, Episode, Knitting, Rhinebeck and Video Podcast. 6 Comments

lk2g-047 Rhinebeck 2008 Ravelry Meetup

In this episode of our video podcast we revisit the 2008 NY State Sheep and Wool Festival. This time we speak to ravelers at the Ravelry Meetups and Ravelry Party.

We chat with:

Casey (Casey) and Jess (Frecklegirl) and Small Bob finger puppet
Lydia (PunkcatKnitter)
Carrie (Dharmafey) from Socks in the City Podcast
Diane (Knitmydream) and Eric (k2Tunes)

What am I wearing:

At Rhinebeck – Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
In the Chair – FiddlesticksKnitting Whisper Scarf in Cherry Tree Hill Suri Alpaca in Peacock colorway on size US 2 needles. Completed Spring 2004.

Christina/eyes4books was our winner! Special thanks to Rachel at Dyeabolical Yarn for the beautiful one of a kind sock yarn for our giveaway.

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

Published by CAT on May 19, 2009 in Episode, Knitting, Rhinebeck and Video Podcast. 4 Comments

lk2g-044 Rhinebeck 2008 Journeys with Linda Cortright

In this latest episode of our video podcast we revisit the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival.

We visit with Linda Cortright from Wild Fibers Magazine where she tells us about the UN International Year of Natural Fibres and Keep the Fleece.

What I am wearing:

In Rhinebeck – Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
In the Chair – Shetland sample scarf/capelet (my design) made with Rowan 4 Ply Soft Yarn completed 2003

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

Published by CAT on April 12, 2009 in Celebrity Interview, Episode, Knitting, Rhinebeck and Video Podcast. 4 Comments

lk2g-041 Rhinebeck 2008 Amy and the Yak Man

In this latest episode of our video podcast we revisit the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool festival.

We have a chat with Amy Singer from Knitty.com where she talks about how Knitty got started.
We also met with Carl and Eileen from Bijou Basin Ranch who tell us all about raising Yak.

What I am wearing:

In Rhinebeck – Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
In the chair – Tilly Scarf made with Crystal Palace Fjord Print from A Fine Fleece: Knitting with Handspun Yarns

This episode is sponsored by:

BIJOU BASIN RANCH

Use promo code LK2G at checkout for 5% off. All sales have a 100% no questions asked money back guarantee.

Published by CAT on February 27, 2009 in Celebrity Interview, Episode, Knitting, Rhinebeck and Video Podcast. 4 Comments

lk2g-038 Rhinebeck 2008 Knitting With Chopsticks

In this latest episode of our video podcast we return to The 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck for the Chopstick Knitting Contest!

What am I wearing?

In Rhinebeck – Fetching in handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat completed Winter 2005 from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
In the chair – Garter stitch scarf made with Cherry Tree Hill Windsong Yarn in Fall Foliage Colorway (Discontinued) completed Spring 2005

Next Live Show is January 31st at 6:00 pm Eastern

Link to Ravelry thread for discussion

Link to Vimeo for CAT’s hair story

Special thanks to Veronica Fritz the Chopstick Knitting Champion!

Published by CAT on January 17, 2009 in Episode, Knitting, Rhinebeck and Video Podcast. 2 Comments

lk2g-037 Rhinebeck 2008 Starting Gate

Join us for the start of our series on the 2008 NY State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck for our latest episode of our Video Podcast.

Special thanks to Stephen (HizKnits) from the YKnit podcast

Help out Save The Children for their Knit 1 Save 1 campaign and knit or crochet baby caps. Your cap could help a child to survive.

What I’m wearing:

In Rhinebeck – Fetching in Handspun Buffalo and Noro Coat from Jane Ellison’s Simply Noro made in Noro Kochoran
In the Chair – Shrug (my design) made with Patons Allure and Berroco Mirror FX

Have a Happy Holiday! See you in 2009!

Published by CAT on December 23, 2008 in Episode, Knitting, Rhinebeck and Video Podcast. 2 Comments

lk2g-035 Rhinebeck Recap 2008

In this episode of our video podcast, we recap our trip to the 2008 New York State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY .

Who do we mention?

Jonathan Bosworth from Journey Wheel,
Linda Cortright from Wild Fiber’s magazine,
Amy Singer from Knitty.com,
Ron Miskin from Buffalo Gold,
Carl and Eileen from Bijou Basin Ranch,
Dianne from Creatively Dyed,
Casey and Jess from Ravelry
many other knitters and bloggers from all over.

What’s on the set?

Leister Longwool from Cranberry Moon Farm
Suri alpaca from West Mountain Farm
Sock yarn and merino/tencel fiber from Creatively Dyed.
bison fiber and silk/cashmere/bison yarn from buffalo gold.
Little alpaca’s from Ideuma Creek Alpacas
Sweatshirt from 2008 Rhinebeck (Romney breed)

Our next LIVE episode will be on November 1st at 6:00 pm Eastern!

Published by CAT on October 31, 2008 in Episode, Knitting, Rhinebeck and Video Podcast. 2 Comments

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