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iapm50:Baby Boogy

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:21:01 +0000

First, many thanks to my special guest/co-host Susan B. Anderson. She is the wonderful author of Itty Bitty Hats and Itty Bitty Nursery. She is also one of the first people in the knitting world to trust me with a book review, even after listening to the show. I love her books and can’t get [...]

iapm49:Dorchester

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:05:26 +0000

On today’s show I sit down with Annissa at Stitch House Dorchester. Her store is the newest kid on the block in Boston. It’s a great space and a lot closer than I thought. The song I played is Don’t Loose Touch by Against Me. Finally, I am working with others on starting a Friday [...]

iapm48:Sheep and Goat Retirment Home

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:11:39 +0000

This episode is about Google Maps and Martha’s Vineyard Fiber Farm. Susan, from Martha’s Vineyard Fiber Farm, explains how a sheep CSA works and tells us about the vibrant agricultural community on the Vineyard. Also, Go to the Inaugural: Martha’s Vineyard Fiber Fest April 19, 2008 at the New Ag Hall in W. Tisbury The event will run from 10:00 [...]

iapm47:Knitini and other Drinks

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:44:33 +0000

Todays episode is a little bit of rambling on my part about Pawsox stitch and pitch and wecansolveit.org. Tink and Wink sit down to talk about there shop Yarn’s in the Farms. Music today was provided by Dust Rhinos (Jedi Drinking Test) more show notes later. Share This

iapm46-Two Year Pod-O-Versary

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:53:49 +0000

My special guest Sarah (Haptotope) joins me for a little two year gittyness. I have been working really hard to get this out, I have also been working really hard to get some much needed excercise in so I don’t get mcuh time at night to work on this and need to get some sleep. I [...]

Saturday Evening Live 03-08-08 17:00EST

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:43:13 +0000

I’m going to have a two year podcast birthday party next week and you are all invited. I have a special guest coming over to my house to celebrate with me. We will be talking about knitting, design, india, chopped bicycles, tree knitting, and abuse of a serger. The anniversary show is going to be [...]

iapm45-The Live One

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:57:16 +0000

Jackie at Wild and WoollyOn todays show I feature an interview with Jackie of Wild and Woolly. Today’s show was broadcast live and it was a lot of fun, I hope that people join me as I try this again next Saturday, time is going to be TBD. Yarn-a-lot z of znits podcast Sherril of belle of ball [...]

Comming Up

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:07:49 +0000

Next weeks show will feature an interview with Jackie, the shop owner of Wild and Woolly in Lexington, MA. Jackie is an awesome force of nature who has been running her shop for for over 30 years. She has a lot of opinions and stories… and you will get to hear them next week. This week [...]

IAPM 44: Loom with a View

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:09:20 +0000

On today’s show: I yarn-a-lot about my current projects and 2008. I play a recording by Queer Joe and share info about the Men’s Knitting Retreat. Then I sit down and talk with Betsy of A Loom With A View in Newburyport, MA. Finally I rant a little about my Fat Nano and stuff. Here is the [...]

IAPM43:The Circle Due

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:57:16 +0000

This episode concludes the interview with Allison of Circles Knitting Salon. This episode continues to explore her knitting store dream and what has become of it since she started the store. The annual Bazaar Bizarre is Dec. 9th. Nicole the Geek has started a group for It’s a Purl Man listeners on Ravelry Pam of Lick My Sticks [...]

IAPM42: The Circle

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:45:28 +0000

This episode is the first half of a story told by Allison about her knitting store dreams. Alison is a pillar of knitting in the Boston area. She runs Circles, teaches knitting at her store and during the knit-outs, is a mother of a fantastic and funny little girl, and is always a welcome presence at [...]

Fair warning

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:14:14 +0000

When I started podcasting I was inspired by the many radio shows I listen to on NPR. In many ways I still want to be the Ira Glass of the knitting podcast revolution. I have always tried to find something that connects us all as knitters to each other. Behind the yarn, needles, projects, and [...]

IAPM41: Back From Vacation

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:12:06 +0000

Hey all… I have a new show… Alasdair joins me on the show to talk a little about Double Knitting and I flub my way through a wrap up of the last couple months. MUSIC End of the world is by The Crabs Lost my way is by Matthew Ebel UPDATED NOTES: Alasdair is working on a Dragon Shawl which his [...]

iapm40:Never invest in Yarn Futures

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:52:51 +0000

Patience, by lovely friend who is on team chuppah… joins me in a little literary episode(live from her yarn den). We review Cast On, Bet’s Off and Casts Off by the Yarn Harlot. The rest of the show goes real political. We ponder what the election holds for us Knitters and what we, as [...]

IAPM39: Fiber Revival

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:46:11 +0000

In todays episode I hang out with Julia and do a little catching up. After my usual rambling we talk about her upcoming event, The Fiber Revival. It’s a event that is going to happen next week!!! Go check it out. The winner of the Charmed Knits Book is Phyllis. Music: How The Wind Must Feel by [...]

IAPM38: Muggle Madness

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:39:53 +0000

Todays show is a gab-a-thon about a very special series of knitting books, that’s right… Harry Potter. Alison Hansel, author of Charmed Knits and the Blue Blog, and Jane Jacobs, owner and head knitter wrangler at Porter Square Books, join me in a fun discussion about knitting, Potter, and being obsessed with both. Contest: Comment about what [...]

iapm37:Brightly Colored

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:02:48 +0000

On todays show ,Omly Omly does the Yarn-a-lot. I share a little about how much I love Tom Bihn and his little pouches. My friends are traveling around the world, if you are in Sol Korea and are willing to show Lucy around, please drop me a line. Susan is going to be touring in [...]

IAPM36:Dyeing on the Farm

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 02:46:24 +0000

On today’s show, I get a little yarn-a-lot assist from Kris, I plug Knitters Uncensored (love it), and I do an interview with Carol Martin of farm house yarn. The Music at the end is Apple Sauce verses Sour Cream by the Levees Also, WWKIP in Copley on Saturday… I can’t wait to be all out [...]

iapm35:Spin Control

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 28 May 2007 12:09:49 +0000

Today we hear from Dee’s kids about stash management. Two of my New England podcasting friends share some of there thoughts (CC CHAMPAN & Chris from The Finacial Aid Podcast). I have three knitting podcast promos, WOW, from Stitch Stud and His Bride, Knitting Time Together, & SubKnit. I got to hang our with the [...]

iapm34:Button over Boston

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Thu, 10 May 2007 11:39:45 +0000

OK.. I have to get to work, but I wanted to put this episode out with my interview with Susan from Windsor Buttons in lovely downtown Boston. More notes later… Oh yeah, this is not 33a, I decided it should get it’s own number Share This

iapm33:Mom&Farm

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 06 May 2007 02:03:30 +0000

My mom joins me on the podcast today. It’s not Mothers day yet, but hey… it is a honor to get her to show up in Boston seeing as she spends most of her time in Chile. Most days she can be found in her B&B / MUSEUM in Cobquecura with her many guests. Andrea & [...]

April 1

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:49:39 +0000

Well… I’d like to say I fooled you, but I don’t think it is a suprise when us Podcasters take a week off… Share This

iapm32:Harlot in the Park

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 01:51:12 +0000

So… Kimberly and I represented all day and this show is about found on this amazing day in NYC!!! I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the day and new friends who gave me so much to share with everyone. If I missed you in this show, if I forgot your name, if I [...]

Episode 31: One Year

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:05:35 +0000

It’s been a whole year… wow… Thanks to Willy, Dee, and Kim for their voiemail messgages. If you would like to leave me a message please call 206-984-4286. Todays show details the Schedule for Thursday Big day. If you would like to join me in my attempt to get onto the Today Show, please let me [...]

POSTER DESIGN HELP

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:16:09 +0000

Please help me in my plight to collect submissions for a 6 foot wide by 4 foot tall poster. It is going to be full color and laminated. Kimberly and I will be carrying it down to the today show to REPRESENT on the national morning news. If you are so inclined here is what I [...]

State of the Knit Blog 2007

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:36:27 +0000

Colleen The Subway Knitter joins me to talk about the state of the blog. In the Yarn-a-lot we talk about the Boston Knitting Guild, my dream of a night time guild in Boston, the KnitSmiths, Gringa Tejedora, Santa Cruz Hat. Todays song is I want to hear what you have got to say by The Subways In the [...]

Episode 29 - Friendly Fiber

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:08:12 +0000

My friend Diana joins me on the show to talk about knitting, the cutest kid in knitted gear in all of Cambridge, and review Amy Singer’s new Book ‘No Sheep For You‘. I am looking for a little feedback about what people think about knitting guilds, and what they would like out of a knitting guild. [...]

Episode 28: Socks!

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 23:06:12 +0000

Kathy, of Grumperina fame, joins me on this show to talk about socks, stash, and everything in-between. She is so cool… I’m not worthy… YARN-A-LOT Links Cascade Fixation Pony Pearl Knitting Needles The Bosworth’s Greenwood Hill Farm Stitches East Green Mountain Spinnery Skientily Clad Komi Style Hat Classic Elite Classic Silk Winmil Fabric Fabric Place Windsor Button Sew Fisticated MUSIC: Spa by Johnny Socko SOCKS Links Cabin Fever Twisted Sisters Sock [...]

EP 28 is on the way

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:17:56 +0000

FYI - I will post a new show later today, it’s really good and fun, with Kathy… It’s so cool that she spent time with me doing the show. Soon… Share This

Episode 27: I Heart You & Italy

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:35:59 +0000

Hey all… Today’s romantic voyage begins with my usual and ends with a discussion about an upcoming trip to italy. My friend Alanna has started a travel company for knitters called Tactile Travels. Please check out her site for more information about her trips. I have setup a voicemail system to start gathering audio commentary, please [...]

Episode 26: Going old School

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:18:42 +0000

I am accompanied on this episode by the fantastic Stitchy McYarnPants. We take a trip in her Museum of Kitschy Stitches to find some of the origins of the male patterns. She has promised to add images of the exhibits on her site. Some background, I have the following categories of male sweater patterns: Mud Colors (most [...]

Episode 25 - Stitches East: the one with the LYSs

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 22:05:54 +0000

On today’s show I share the discussions I had with local yarn stores that were at Stitches East. INTERVIEWS (in order of appearance on show) Marie Connolly of Stitch DC in Washington D.C. (with acrylic heckling from Brandon Mably) Carol of Rosie’s Yarn Cellar in Philly, PA (who also writes Go Knit In Your Hat and makes hand [...]

Episode 24a: Stiches East - The one with the Guys

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:01:22 +0000

Today I talk about my Falling Leaves Scarf (made with Noro) and Fibonacci sequence Scarf. News this weeks includes the Subway Knitter’s Fame and Kim Werker’s take over of interweaves crochet. I also have a 2006 recap including my favorite park and the two major knitting stories of the year (keystone pricing and cashmere mayhem). Today’s [...]

Episode 23: Bazaar Bizarre

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 05:08:03 +0000

On todays show I take you to a craft fair for fun people and rave about my nieghbor Jojo… She and her little dog rock Music today was provided by Adam Brodsky Talked to these people at the Bazaar Bizarre Simone at CHICK-A-DEE Evalicouis of The Boston Derby Dames Jessica who does faux-taxidermy Alison of pepperberry crochet Miss Hawklet Mogo ladies Share This

Damn it all

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 06:04:20 +0000

So I was wonderin why it was getting so quiet on the site. And today I fgured it out… Itunes was not updating and people did not realize that I have done the last two shows. I have been having a techinical glitch and I want to strangle my computer and all… So to all of [...]

NOHO KNITS PART 2

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:30:09 +0000

In today’s show I show everyone why sound recording matters to me so much by recording on string out on the streets of Somerville/Cambridge. (I am sure that I corssed the border somewhere) I also have a great time with Linda at Northampton Wools. She fills me in on the knitting scene and how she used [...]

NOHO KNITS PART 1

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:50:52 +0000

I take the Yarn Crawl on the road today and visit Northhampton. I sit down to talk to the owners of WEBS. Here are some links to some things that we talk about on the show: Lexi Barnes - hot bags made in MA Vermont Organic Fiber - Environmentally happy yarn made in VT ECO Wool - Good value, [...]

Completely different

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:28:22 +0000

This is what happens when my little cousin gets what he wants. More importantly, Ian likes my knitting and is interested in learning a little himself I think. Sweet… more obsession to share in my family. IAN says: that is not true! geeze. Share This

Episode 20: Talking for Twenty

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:40:46 +0000

This week I talk for tewnty or more and still I forget things that I want to share. Like the charity drawing/contest, I am planning on knitting something up for this and it’s local, and still I forget. please drop by her site and if you have the time in the next week whip up a shrug. This [...]

Episode 19: Knitting Out Loud Boston

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:39:36 +0000

This week I am in Baltimore, next week I will go back to normal, I promise… Tommorrow I will update the links. Share This

Stalling

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:08:10 +0000

Like most podcasters… I find my real-life slowing me down. I am working on getting the next episode together. It just seems that every day brings new challenges for me in my work, family, and even with my car. So I am trying to get back on track and am hoping to have a new show [...]

Episode 18: Hooked On Spinning

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:01:24 +0000

Please excuse the confusion, in the show I say this is episode 17, but it is not. Anyhow… 10 week holiday knitting to go. So I am giving books away. This week share your gift giving to guys and I will enter you into a drawing. GUESTS: Kim Werker wrote Get Hooked and spend her days in [...]

Boo

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:39:44 +0000

So I was a little busy taking a scary haunted hay ride yesterday. This weekend was all about friends and family and now I am flat out. So the show should be up tonight. If you would like to be in the drawing, please post your knitting charity pledge. Share This

Holiday Knitting Approaches

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:30:17 +0000

So not to spook you, but… Next week is ten weeks from Christmas. This can me: It’s time to get you projects going It’s time to pick some holiday projects It’s time to buy some knitting gifts for friends It’s time to buy yourself some nice knitting gifts to sneak into the pile of gifts (he with the most gifts [...]

Episode 17: Brooklyn

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 22:46:27 +0000

PURL-WISE PORTRAITS: KNITTERS THAT STAND OUT NAME(AGE) Jared (24) OCCUPATION: Artist in NYC and an admissions officer at a college YEARS KNITTING: Learned as a child from his mother. Got serious about it two years ago. CLAIM TO FAME: Brooklyn Tweed FAVORITE LYS: Online shops CURENT UFO: He has many projects on the needles but believes that he will complete a sweater from Denim People next. FAVORITE DESIGNER: Kim [...]

Knitting Out Loud NYC

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:17:25 +0000

Let me start by saying, I love Dee. She is an awesome force and I can’t wait to interview her… again… So I went to the NYC Knit Out and Crochet Too last weekend. Check out the new video podcast Lets Knit 2gether Going to New York by The Michael E. Thomas Band New York Knit Out interviews in order: Mary [...]

Show Notes

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 05:02:46 +0000

In order to improve the show I need a little more time. I will am now officially on a Bi-weekly schedule until I can get a little more time. So with a little time and love the show will begin to blossom. So as a teaser here are some of the shows coming up: Pocamp: These people [...]

Boston Knit Out PSA

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:40:24 +0000

Hoora… The Boston Knit Out is comming. Come out and play Boston Knit Out & Crochet Too 2006, on the Boston Common, Sept 24. Have a listen to the PSA. Share This

Episode 15 - Felt Like a change

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:06:48 +0000

I am still glowing from being the belle at the ball at Podcamp. People love guys knitting, who knew. This show represents a little change in format, I am now making the show shorter for your convience. Let me know what you think. Also, don’t forget to flash your knitting bags… Download the show here Go [...]

tightly knit podcasters

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 18:34:25 +0000

I am at podcamp this weekend. I am learning about how to make my show better. The people here are great and really excited about knitting , I think I have made a few converts. The biggest lesson pushed here is that you should communicate with your audience. So I wanted to let you know that [...]

Non-Knitting Matters

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:24:24 +0000

Hey all… Sorry about the lack of show this week. I have been trying to put the show together, but have too many other things that need to get done at work and for the Boston Knit Out (you’re all coming, right?) Anyhow, I realized that I hadn’t said anything and was feeling like a bad [...]

Episode 14

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 23:52:21 +0000

No witty stuff today, just business… Trying to get back in the saddle Yarn-A-Lot Project Snuggle Grumperina disects Knitting Nature Yarn Crawl Stop at A Good Yarn Music, as always from music.podshow.com Ridin West Hold On Look What Happened Link to the SHOW(14) Share This

The Not so rainy Show (13)

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:47:16 +0000

This extra long episode has been brought to you by Procrastination. Because now I have so much to say and so little time to get it out there. More links and notes to come, but I thought you might want this show now Please send in your knitting jokes to 2skiens-at-itsapurlman.com for you chance to win [...]

Hold on a minute

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 03:11:20 +0000

Hey all… No show today. Sorry. I could give you the laundry list, but will spare you. Basically, I have one to many thins on my needles of life and am slowly clearing these things up. I really love doing the show and will get back on a regular schedule soon, but please bear with me for a [...]

More episodes soon

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:41:25 +0000

I am going to come out of my break to do a very special Birthday episode. OK, my birthday is on Wednesday and I won’t do the show until at least Saturday. So that means that by the time you hear the show you should be able to hear a new found sense of maturity [...]

Knit Together Boys

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 18:53:40 +0000

This week David, my brother joins me as we discuss knitting. I am teaching him a little about how to knit. His first hat is going to be a simple stockinate project. I am so proud. Also, we worked on a little intor music… Weekly Yarn-a-lot Herbert Niebling Lace Pattern Project Online Knitting The Knitting Cook Emmie Speaks Insabordaknit Book Review Greetings from [...]

I am the new Yoga

2Skiens@itsapurlman.com (Guido (2Skiens) Stein) — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 05:00:20 +0000

In todays episode: Sublime by SuperEgo Weekly Yarn-a-Lot (new name, what do you think?) I discuss the amazing showing at wwkipday Boston, stealing yarn, knitting granny art??, 3.25 Stars, World Record Scarf NH Interview 3 - Elihu Farm What I Need by Juniper’s Daughter Yarn Crawl 3 - Spark Craft Studios Best Friends by All for nothing link to the show (Episode 11) link [...]