BarknKnit

Friday, Feb 20, 2009

Episode 19: I finally got my wheel!

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Announcements:
I'm a little rambley this episode. :)

Barknknit Podcast Listener's group on Rav:
- Oscar, Jean aka doxietrek's dachsund crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She wrote a beautiful tribute post.
- Be Prepared for Gifts KAL 2009 has started. Come join in the KAL fun. Andreia aka bon2knitnpurl, is helping me out with this KAL. Thank you Andreia!

Doggie Bit:
- Spay Day is February 24th
- Command of episode: SIT
- Jackjack is silly and Abby is so smart

On the Needles:
- Entrelac Socks by Eunny Jang
- dishcloths for friend

Knitting:
wow...totally skipped it!! I had something too!

Spinning:
- My wheel
- getting to know your wheel
- hand carders
- am applying for a SOAR scholarship

Thank you for listening. Sorry again for forgetting the Knitting Bit. Will make it up next time! Please feel free to leave a comment or email me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com.

Posted by Barknknit at 6:17 PM |

Sunday, Feb 08, 2009

Episode 18: How old are you?

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Barknknit Podcast Group on Ravelry Announcements:
Winners of the Be Prepared for Christmas KAL are announced! :)
and talk of starting it again for next holiday.

Doggie Bit:
Wagmag presented The Ultimate Super Bowl Pawty! We went and SK and Jack were on tv!! Check out video on my blog.
Abigail is doing great in Obedience and we are soon going to start Into to Agility.
New steeler collars from Sewcrazydoglady.com. Check out her site and the awesome collars!

Off the Needles:
Fleas' February Lady Sweater in Knitpicks Shine Worsted.
Wedding Week Cubby Socks in Lorna Laces
Calorimetry in My BFL hand spun!

On the Needles:
Entrelac Socks by Eunny Jang in
Araucania Ranco Solid in a red and pink for February/Valentine's.

Knitting Bit:
Talk about Entrelac Knitting
Video of Backwards knitting.
Knitting Age Survey Results

Spinning Bit:
Picking up my wheel next saturday for Valentine's Day!!
Went to the Florida State Fair.
Joined the Pinellas Spinners and Weavers Guild. I'm going to my first meeting in a couple weeks! I'm very excited!!

Have a great week and please feel free to contact me at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com.

Posted by Barknknit at 6:36 PM |

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009

Episode 17: Happy Podcastiversary

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Happy Podcastiversary to Barknknit Podcast! It’s a short episode but hope you enjoy.

Doggie Bit:
a.Dogs on Thursday
b.Abby starts Obedience.

Knitting Spinning Bit:
How is the economy effecting you?

Hope you are all doing well. Thank you for listening for the last year. Yes, I know only 17 episodes. Not sure where I got 20 from. :)

Posted by Barknknit at 9:49 PM |

Sunday, Jan 25, 2009

Episode 16: I'm back

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I'm back!!! Welcome back to Barknknit Podcast!! My first one of the new year!! I've missed you all!

Announcements:

I talk about my wedding, move, the holidays, and life in general.

Doggie Bit:
Sarah Wilson, co-author of My Smart Puppy and Dogology.

Her community is at www.mysmartpuppy.com and then click community.
Came and visited the SPCA of Tampa Bay and did a behavior demo. Check out her videos on youtube.

Talk about Jackjack and Abigail! :)

Off the needles:
Ipod Sock for Special K.
Clapotis for Aunt Monica
Gifted Clapotis to My MIL Sharimom.

On the needles:
Flea's February Lady Sweater
Wedding Week Cubbie Socks
Stitch-It Podcast Charity Blanket

Knitting Bit:
Looking forward to SOCK MADNESS 3

Things I want to try this year:
Entrelac
Bigger Lace Projects
An afghan
More sweaters

Spinning:
Wheel almost paid off and coming home!!
Finished first decent amount of yarn!
Looking for some hand carders because I would like to get a raw fleece to process.

Extra Stuff:
Learning the guitar.

Hope you enjoyed my first podcast of the new year. Hope to get them out with more regularity! I miss you guys. Please feel free to leave a comment or email at gnat(at)barknknit(dot)come.

Happy Knitting, Spinning, and Dog walking!

Posted by Barknknit at 10:36 AM |

Sunday, Oct 12, 2008

Episode 15: Fall has begun

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Announcements:

A little work and a little wedding and all me. :)

Barknknit Listeners Group News:
Knitting Sweaters in Summer KAl is done and the winner of the prize is....you have to listen. :) hehehe
Be prepared for Christmas is still going on though!! Come by and tell us what your knitting for gifts. :)
The Fall Fibery n Furry Swap has started!! FUN!!!

Doggie Bit:
Stride for Strays in Tampa
Small Dog Rescue
SPCA of Tampa Bay Pet Walk
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

Off the needles:
9-5 socks

On needles:
FLS for Fleas
Ankle socks for CZBrats
Clapotis for Aunt

Knitting Bit:
Icelandic Shawl KAL is having a Finishitupitis contest. Please check out their group at Yahoo Groups.

Spinning:
BFL fiber
Spinning from the Fold video.

My Wheel search! You just have to listen. :)

Jen's Foundation

Have a great week!! Happy Knitting, Spinning, Dyeing and Dog walking!! Love you dog!!

Posted by Barknknit at 8:55 PM |

Wednesday, Sep 03, 2008

Episode 14: The start of Podtour 08

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Announcements/Rambling:
Babysitting galore and a little bit about work.

Barknknit Podcast Listeners Podcast Group Update:
1. Knitting Sweaters in Summer KAL. Deadline is Sept 30th. Come let us know if you have completed a sweater yet.
2. Be Prepared for Christmas. What are you knitting for Christmas or holidays?
4. OUR first SWAP!!! The Fall Fibery n Furry Swap!!! Sign ups are starting now until Sept. 15th. A package of a fibery gift for your pal and goodies for your pal and pet. Minimum is $30 and needs to be sent out by Oct 30th. Questionnaire is going to be up in the Ravelry group. Email signs ups to gnat(at)barknknit(dot)com or post on Rav.

Doggie Bit:
Jackjack's leg.

What do you think about Vets? How do you choose your vet?

Greatest American Dog.

Off the needles:
Clapotis!!! Done in Cascade 220 Superwash in Sage.

On needles:
Another February Lady Sweater for my sister.
9-5 socks!! they are killing me that they are still on my needles.

Planned knits:
Clapotis for Aunt
Hat with my first handspun and hand dyed yarn!

Knitting Bit:
Virtual Knit & Spin with Stitch It Podcast. Betzi is hosting the group so befriend her on Stickam.com.

Podtour!! I ask the first question!! Check out the other podcasts involved in the podtour! They will be answering my question within the next 2 weeks.

Belle of the Ball - http://belleoftheballpodcast.blogspot.com/
Brown-Eyed Mom - http://www.browneyedmom.mypodcast.com/
The Crafty Woman - http://www.yarndyenasty.com/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html
Fairieknits - http://fairieknits.com/blog/
Knit Spirit - http://www.KnitSpirit.com/kswordpress
Socks in the City - http://www.socksinthecitypodcast.blogspot.com/
Z Knits - http://www.seezknit.blogspot.com/

Spinning Bit:
Not much knitting but a lot of torturing by watching spinning videos.
Great spindle videos on youtube.com.
Megan LaCore from www.theartofmegan.com vidoes:
Drafting Wool
Drop Spindle
Finishing Yarn

Personal Health Challenge:
Joined a gym and plan to lose 10-15 lbs. I post a plan every Monday! Come join us and let us know what you plan on doing for the week at the Barknknit Podcast Listeners group.
I joined Sparkpeople.com.

Thank you for listening and hope you are having a great week.

Posted by Barknknit at 7:58 PM |

Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008

Episode 13: The Dog Park

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Announcements:
Tropical Store Fay heading my way than veered but gave me the day off.
Sheryl(knitidiot) and I started listing items in our etsy shop Barknknit and Kitties Too. We have box bags and dyed yarn up and will be doing dyed fiber and more.

Check out my blog for pictures of the yarn swift Special K made.

Doggie Bit:
The Dog Park...tell me what your experience is and how you feel about the dog park. Have you had good experiences or bad? Do your doggies enjoy it??

Off the Needles:
Dish Rag Tag dishcloth

On the Needles:
The Clapotis

Marinating:
9-5 socks!

Knitting Bit:
The Dish Rag tag has begun!!!

Monthly Dishcloth KAL

Spinning:
I made my own spindle. Check out my blog to see pictures and yarn spun up!!

Happy Knitting, Spinning, Dyeing, Crafting and Spending time with you Doggies!!

Gnat