purl divinghttp://www.purldiving.com/A knitter's pillowcast: a knitting podcast modelled after the traditional Japanese "pillow book". Come on in, the water's fine...enMon, 07 Dec 2009 18:55:48 PSTTypePad http://www.typepad.com/Copyright © 2006 Katherine Matthews -- some rights reserved cc by-nc-nd/2.5/Canadaknitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcastGames & Hobbies/Hobbiespurldiving@purldiving.comKatherine MatthewsKatherine Matthewsnoknitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcastPurl Diving is a knitter's pillowcast: a knitting podcast modelled after the "Pillow Book" of Sei Shonagon. Sei Shonagon was a court lady to the Empress Sadako in Japan in the 990s, and what she wrote was, essentially, a diary filled with lists and thoughPurl Diving is a knitter's pillowcast: a knitting podcast modelled after the "Pillow Book" of Sei Shonagon. Sei Shonagon was a court lady to the Empress Sadako in Japan in the 990s, and what she wrote was, essentially, a diary filled with lists and thoughts and observations. Here then, you'll find some lists and thoughts and observations on knitting.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://www.purldiving.comhttp://www.purldiving.com/graphics/pd_RSS_album_art_aqua_144sq.jpgPurl Diving: A Knitter's PillowcastPurl Diving: A Knitter's Pillowcast www.purldiving.comBut wait, there's more...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/6HbJ3GShNJs/but-wait-theres-more.htmlPurl Diving Patternscarmanah scarfknittingpatternfishpatternspurl divingpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:59:08 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce06c53ef0128762e7f0a970cIn the last post, I linked to my patterns on Patternfish.

Well, another new pattern has gone up: the Carmanah Scarf

Carmanah Scarf

]]>In the last post, I linked to my patterns on Patternfish. Well, another new pattern has gone up: the Carmanah Scarfhttp://www.purldiving.com/2009/12/but-wait-theres-more.htmlPurl Diving Patterns Available From Patternfishhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/UtCEANiG4K0/purl-diving-patterns-available-from-patternfish.htmlPurl Diving Patternsknittingknittypatternfishpatternspurl divingranipurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:17:30 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341ce06c53ef0128760dc086970c

Just a quick note to let everyone know that you can find some of my patterns on Patternfish for purchase as downloadable PDFs.  Here's the list of patterns that are available as of now:

If you make any of these, I'd love to hear from you!  Please leave me a note in the comments.

PS You can also try out my free Rani Beaded Cuff pattern that was published in the Summer 2009 issue of Knitty

]]>Just a quick note to let everyone know that you can find some of my patterns on Patternfish for purchase as downloadable PDFs. Here's the list of patterns that are available as of now: Ice Queen Beaded Cuff Sakina Beaded Cuff Parnika Beaded Cuff Chandni Beaded Cuff Starry Night Scarf Precious Scarf Scarborough Dude Scarf If you make any of these, I'd love to hear from you! Please leave me a note in the comments. PS You can also try out my free Rani Beaded Cuff pattern that was published in the Summer 2009 issue of Knittyhttp://www.purldiving.com/2009/12/purl-diving-patterns-available-from-patternfish.htmliKnithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/SIYVgfpsbTk/iknit.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:12:48 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-52703476

Okay, so if you, like me, can't afford the iPhone, and if you, like me, can knit, well, then.  We can make our own.

(Though me, I'm leaning more towards the pop tart.)

]]>Okay, so if you, like me, can't afford the iPhone, and if you, like me, can knit, well, then. We can make our own. (Though me, I'm leaning more towards the pop tart.)http://www.purldiving.com/2008/07/iknit.htmlFibre to Scarf Exchange: Part the Secondhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/D2Qha0EeaHU/fibre-to-scarf.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:43:46 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-52393512

Before I head into the second part of this (in which I reveal "my" scarf, though I don't feel I can call it that, I think if it much more as Jason's scarf, more on which in a moment), I want to thank everyone for the nice comments about the job I did.

And I'd especially like to thank Carol for the great blog post and the fine photographs of her scarf -- I can't take pictures to save my life, and she's managed to show the scarf off to advantage.

Just after I'd posted Carol's scarf to her, I had an email from Ted, introducing me to Jason.  Now, this is where I confess that I used to read Jason's blog, but when we moved back to Canada and I ended up on dial-up, I removed almost everyone from my list with a picture-heavy blog, and that included Jason.  But now I'm no longer on dial-up, so I was really glad to have the re-introduction to his blog, and I've added him back into my reading list.

Jason asked for my address, I provided it, and then, maybe a week or so later, a package arrived at my door.  I opened it, and I was utterly gobsmacked.  Jason had done a beautiful job with the fibre I'd sent (some Poleworth from Rovings in Manitoba, in a colour that doesn't seem to actually be on their website).

Now, I'd sent the fibre for one highly selfish reason:  mainly, it was something I'd been eyeing in the shop and really wanted to spin, but couldn't justify with the stash I already had.  But I adored the colours, and I really wanted to see how they'd spin up.  Ted's fibre to scarf exchange gave me the excuse to get the fibre and send it off, with the added advantage that I would get a scarf without actually having to do the work.

(Let's leave aside the fact that I would be working on the scarf for Carol anyway, okay?  It's not work when you're making it for someone else.  It is work when it's for you.)

And to be honest, I was pretty much prepared for anything to come back.  Oh, almost anything.  I honestly wasn't prepared to open the box and find this:

Jason1_2

I know, a trademark lousy picture.  But even at that, you can still see how pretty it is.  Here's a bit of a close-up (but the colours aren't quite right):

Jason2_2

And one more:

Jason3

(Note to Jason:  I know you asked for copies of any photos I took, but honestly these really aren't great.  But if you want them, you can swipe them from here, or email me and I'll try sending copies of the originals.)

Jason has done a great job of describing how he approached this, and has some very fine photos on his blog.  You'll really want to go read/see.  Really.  Go now.  I don't mind.

What almost tickles me most is the fact that, as Jason described in the note he included with my scarf, the scarf is "88 or 89 inches -- Lucky numbers in Chinese!"

Which is when I told him about the licence plate on my car.   As many 8s as they would give me, specifically requested, for the luck thing.

Jason also sent along a small ball of the yarn that didn't get knitted up -- around 45 grammes or so.  I'm hoping there'll be enough to do a couple of wrist warmers to match the scarf -- or that there will be if I mix in a little of another co-ordinating yarn. 

But thank you to Jason, for creating something so perfectly *me*, and thank you to Ted for organizing this.

]]>Before I head into the second part of this (in which I reveal "my" scarf, though I don't feel I can call it that, I think if it much more as Jason's scarf, more on which in a moment), I want to thank everyone for the nice comments about the job I did. And I'd especially like to thank Carol for the great blog post and the fine photographs of her scarf -- I can't take pictures to save my life, and she's managed to show the scarf off to advantage. Just after I'd posted Carol's scarf to her, I had an email from Ted, introducing me to Jason. Now, this is where I confess that I used to read Jason's blog, but when we moved back to Canada and I ended up on dial-up, I removed almost everyone from my list with a picture-heavy blog, and that included Jason. But now I'm no longer on dial-up, so I was really glad to have the re-introduction to his blog, and I've added him back into my reading list. Jason asked for my address, I provided it, and then, maybe a week or so later, a package arrived at my door. I opened it, and I was utterly gobsmacked. Jason had done a beautiful job with the fibre I'd sent (some Poleworth from Rovings in Manitoba, in a colour that doesn't seem to actually be on their website). Now, I'd sent the fibre for one highly selfish reason: mainly, it was something I'd been eyeing in the shop and really wanted to spin, but couldn't justify with the stash I already had. But I adored the colours, and I really wanted to see how they'd spin up. Ted's fibre to scarf exchange gave me the excuse to get the fibre and send it off, with the added advantage that I would get a scarf without actually having to do the work. (Let's leave aside the fact that I would be working on the scarf for Carol anyway, okay? It's not work when you're making it for someone else. It is work when it's for you.) And to be honest, I was pretty much prepared for anything to come back. Oh, almost anything. I honestly wasn't prepared to open the box and find this: I know, a trademark lousy picture. But even at that, you can still see how pretty it is. Here's a bit of a close-up (but the colours aren't quite right): And one more: (Note to Jason: I know you asked for copies of any photos I took, but honestly these really aren't great. But if you want them, you can swipe them from here, or email me and I'll try sending copies of the originals.) Jason has done a great job of describing how he approached this, and has some very fine photos on his blog. You'll really want to go read/see. Really. Go now. I don't mind. What almost tickles me most is the fact that, as Jason described in the note he included with my scarf, the scarf is "88 or 89 inches -- Lucky numbers in Chinese!" Which is when I told him about the licence plate on my car. As many 8s as they would give me, specifically requested, for the luck thing. Jason also sent along a small ball of the yarn that didn't get knitted up -- around 45 grammes or so. I'm hoping there'll be enough to do a couple of wrist warmers to match the scarf -- or that there will be if I mix in a little of another co-ordinating yarn. But thank you to Jason, for creating something so perfectly *me*, and thank you to Ted for organizing this.http://www.purldiving.com/2008/07/fibre-to-scarf.htmlFibre to Scarf Exchangehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/QFjmW3BiLnc/fibre-to-scarf.htmlblack bunny fibersfibre to scarf exchangeknitterguyted myattpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:36:14 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-51926680

So, back in November, a bunch of us got an email from Ted Myatt.  He'd got thinking about all the knitters and spinners who bemoan the fact that no one ever knits or spins for *them*, and, remembering an article in the Winter 1991 issue of Spin Off magazine about a scarf exchange, he invited a bunch of us to participate in one he would organize.

I hesitated.  I'm not a great spinner -- I'm pretty much an intuitive spinner, I pick up the spindle, I pick up the fibre, and what happens, happens.  I generally think that there's nothing I can do that will be un-knittable, and that I'm a decent enough knitter to deal with whatever yarn I make in the end.

But it's one thing to fumble along when it's for yourself.  It's another thing to be like that when it's someone else's fibre and someone else's scarf.

In the end, I decided that I'd regret it more if I didn't join in, so I did.  The rules were that you sent fibre to Ted, and he would send it on to whomever would spin it/knit it for you, and sometime in June, you'd end up with a scarf.  And along the way, you'd get someone else's fibre, and sometime in June, you'd send them a scarf.

Then the package of fibre arrived, and I was worried.  It was lovely, an 80% wool/20% silk blend, dyed by Carol of Black Bunny Fibers.  And I knew I was in trouble because it was not one colour.  It was several colours, including the base white fibre, and I knew that there were things that more technically-minded spinners could do with this, but that me?  I was going to be up a creek with only one intuitive paddle.

So I let it sit there for a while.  Then I sampled it.  And then I worried some more, and then I let it sit there for a while, until I got a gentle email from Ted just wondering how things were going.

"Great," I replied.  "Slow, but I'll get there..."

Right...

And then panic set in, because I knew I had to follow through with this, so I just sat down and started spinning and started plying and started thinking about what to make with it and rejected several ideas before I decided that Véronik Avery's Lace Ribbon Scarf would probably make reasonably good use of the yarn -- what I wanted was enough stockinette stitch to show off the colours, and enough vertical lines to break up the horizontal bands of colour.

What I thought, was that maybe it would really look like a river, with all the ripples.

Okay, I know, what you want to see are the pictures.

This is a shot of the fibre I was sent, along with a hank after spinning:

Bbyarnroving

This is what it looked like on the blocking board:

Bbscarf3

And this is what it looked like done:

Bbscarf1

And finally, a close-up shot:

Bbscarf2

Now, here's where there's a moment of delicious irony -- I wrote to Ted to tell him I was done, and to get the name and address of the intended victim recipient.

Turns out I was spinning and knitting for Carol herself.  And if you've read Carol's blog, as I have, you'll know that she adores Véronik Avery.

It doesn't get any better than that.

And despite all the fretting and worrying, I'd do this again in a heartbeat.  So, thanks, Ted, for organizing this, it was a great idea!

]]>So, back in November, a bunch of us got an email from Ted Myatt. He'd got thinking about all the knitters and spinners who bemoan the fact that no one ever knits or spins for *them*, and, remembering an article in the Winter 1991 issue of Spin Off magazine about a scarf exchange, he invited a bunch of us to participate in one he would organize. I hesitated. I'm not a great spinner -- I'm pretty much an intuitive spinner, I pick up the spindle, I pick up the fibre, and what happens, happens. I generally think that there's nothing I can do that will be un-knittable, and that I'm a decent enough knitter to deal with whatever yarn I make in the end. But it's one thing to fumble along when it's for yourself. It's another thing to be like that when it's someone else's fibre and someone else's scarf. In the end, I decided that I'd regret it more if I didn't join in, so I did. The rules were that you sent fibre to Ted, and he would send it on to whomever would spin it/knit it for you, and sometime in June, you'd end up with a scarf. And along the way, you'd get someone else's fibre, and sometime in June, you'd send them a scarf. Then the package of fibre arrived, and I was worried. It was lovely, an 80% wool/20% silk blend, dyed by Carol of Black Bunny Fibers. And I knew I was in trouble because it was not one colour. It was several colours, including the base white fibre, and I knew that there were things that more technically-minded spinners could do with this, but that me? I was going to be up a creek with only one intuitive paddle. So I let it sit there for a while. Then I sampled it. And then I worried some more, and then I let it sit there for a while, until I got a gentle email from Ted just wondering how things were going. "Great," I replied. "Slow, but I'll get there..." Right... And then panic set in, because I knew I had to follow through with this, so I just sat down and started spinning and started plying and started thinking about what to make with it and rejected several ideas before I decided that Véronik Avery's Lace Ribbon Scarf would probably make reasonably good use of the yarn -- what I wanted was enough stockinette stitch to show off the colours, and enough vertical lines to break up the horizontal bands of colour. What I thought, was that maybe it would really look like a river, with all the ripples. Okay, I know, what you want to see are the pictures. This is a shot of the fibre I was sent, along with a hank after spinning: This is what it looked like on the blocking board: And this is what it looked like done: And finally, a close-up shot: Now, here's where there's a moment of delicious irony -- I wrote to Ted to tell him I was done, and to get the name and address of the intended victim recipient. Turns out I was spinning and knitting for Carol herself. And if you've read Carol's blog, as I have, you'll know that she adores Véronik Avery. It doesn't get any better than that. And despite all the fretting and worrying, I'd do this again in a heartbeat. So, thanks, Ted, for organizing this, it was a great idea!http://www.purldiving.com/2008/06/fibre-to-scarf.htmlFO: Swallowtail Shawlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/4LSLwPsxp58/fo-swallowtail.htmlFinished Objects 2008Swallowtail Lace Shawlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:31:15 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-50766428

With a rapidity that's surprising even for me, I have misplaced both my notes for this project AND the magazine it's found in (which is a real PITA, as I want to make a re-jigged version of Bianca's Jacket once I work out the math), so only bare-bones details for this:

Swallowtail5

Pattern:  Swallowtail Lace Shawl by Evelyn Clark, Fall 2006 issue. 

Yarn:  Misti Alpaca Laceweight (400m/50g), as called for in the pattern.  I think I had maybe 14 or 15g left over to use to swatch for something else.

Needles:  Whatever the pattern called for -- 3.5mm?  I think that's it.

Date Started:  May 18th, 2008 (late in the evening)

Date Finished May 23rd (at 13:15 in the afternoon, as noted in previous post).

This is the second time I've made this, and I'll probably make one more, if I can scrounge up another ball of this green colour (which is, honestly, darker and more yellow/olive in reality, though the colour in the pictures is really lovely, and make me wish the Real Shawl was this colour, too).

I blocked it just using pins and wires and eye-balling everything to get it even, and it seems close enough for horse-shoes.

One more view:

Swallowtail6_2

Amazing that the lilac colour is dead on, but the shawl still looks pale.

]]>With a rapidity that's surprising even for me, I have misplaced both my notes for this project AND the magazine it's found in (which is a real PITA, as I want to make a re-jigged version of Bianca's Jacket once I work out the math), so only bare-bones details for this: Pattern: Swallowtail Lace Shawl by Evelyn Clark, Fall 2006 issue. Yarn: Misti Alpaca Laceweight (400m/50g), as called for in the pattern. I think I had maybe 14 or 15g left over to use to swatch for something else. Needles: Whatever the pattern called for -- 3.5mm? I think that's it. Date Started: May 18th, 2008 (late in the evening) Date Finished May 23rd (at 13:15 in the afternoon, as noted in previous post). This is the second time I've made this, and I'll probably make one more, if I can scrounge up another ball of this green colour (which is, honestly, darker and more yellow/olive in reality, though the colour in the pictures is really lovely, and make me wish the Real Shawl was this colour, too). I blocked it just using pins and wires and eye-balling everything to get it even, and it seems close enough for horse-shoes. One more view: Amazing that the lilac colour is dead on, but the shawl still looks pale.http://www.purldiving.com/2008/06/fo-swallowtail.htmlWIP: Swallowtail shawl (continued)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/FvYZkizxD-Q/wip-swallowta-1.htmlWIPpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Sat, 24 May 2008 06:03:37 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-50346912

The Swallotail Shawl Sage continues...

Thursday afternoon:

Swallowtail3

And Friday at 13:15, just after casting off:

Swallowtail4

I'd hoped to get it blocked yesterday, but I just ran out of steam -- I'll probably do it tomorrow (off to a birthday party this afternoon) or Monday, then I'll post some details on it when it's completely blocked and finished.

]]>The Swallotail Shawl Sage continues... Thursday afternoon: And Friday at 13:15, just after casting off: I'd hoped to get it blocked yesterday, but I just ran out of steam -- I'll probably do it tomorrow (off to a birthday party this afternoon) or Monday, then I'll post some details on it when it's completely blocked and finished.http://www.purldiving.com/2008/05/wip-swallowta-1.htmlWIP: Swallowtail Shawlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/YSt6snYeog8/wip-swallowtail.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Thu, 22 May 2008 06:52:22 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-50260996

Just a couple of photos of what I'm up to this week:

Swallowtail1_2

Swallowtail2

Yes, it's a Swallowtail Shawl.  Started May 18th, that's the progress as of yesterday, though last night I did make it part-way up the second Lily of the Valley chart.  It doesn't look like much now, but it'll look fabulous after blocking.  Though I wish the colour in the photos really was the colour, it's got a lot more yellow in it.

]]>Just a couple of photos of what I'm up to this week: Yes, it's a Swallowtail Shawl. Started May 18th, that's the progress as of yesterday, though last night I did make it part-way up the second Lily of the Valley chart. It doesn't look like much now, but it'll look fabulous after blocking. Though I wish the colour in the photos really was the colour, it's got a lot more yellow in it.http://www.purldiving.com/2008/05/wip-swallowtail.htmlEpisode Twenty-Eight: Xtreeeme Knittinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/eMIZ5q5X99U/episode-twent-e.htmlBollywoodBruce MurrayJohn MeadowsJulie Gardnerknittingmeadowsonline.comOn The LogRob Leesock warsThe Running Shoe PodcastThe ZedcastUnconventional Wisdomunconventionalwisdom.wordpress.comzedcast.compurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Sun, 18 May 2008 19:57:06 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-50055678

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Shownotes:

What happens when you take cricket, Bollywood, Marlon Brando and combine them with a little Xtreeeme Knitting?  Listen to this episode of Purl Diving to find out.

Links:

The Kolkata Knight Riders video that inspired it all.

The anthem ("Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo" AKA "2 Hot 2 Cool") is on CD, and available at Nehaflix, fine purveyor of all that is Bollywood.

"The Detonator" is the name of this year's Sock Wars Pattern.  Go.  Knit.  Feel a frisson of glory.

John Meadows read the excerpt from the Reuters news article.   His excellent podcast, On the Log, is all about, as he says, "looking at the future through the rear-view mirror", and is one I eagerly await each Saturday morning.

Bruce Murray *will* return to The Zedcast (I've been lighting candles, it will happen), and if you've never listened, it's worth starting at number one and working your way through his wonderful stories.  And if you're a runner, you can find him on his weekly call-in running podcast, The Running Shoe.

The Tech Guy occasionally hangs out at his blog, Unconventional Wisdom.

Audio:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"Keep On Fighting" by Pralay (from the Podsafe Music Network)

]]>What happens when you take cricket, Bollywood, Marlon Brando and combine them with a little Xtreeeme Knitting? Listen to this episode of Purl Diving to find out. Links: The Kolkata Knight Riders video that inspired it all. The anthem ("Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo" AKA "2 Hot 2 Cool") is on CD, and available at Nehaflix, fine purveyor of all that is Bollywood. "The Detonator" is the name of this year's Sock Wars Pattern. Go. Knit. Feel a frisson of glory. John Meadows read the excerpt from the Reuters news article. His excellent podcast, On the Log, is all about, as he says, "looking at the future through the rear-view mirror", and is one I eagerly await each Saturday morning. Bruce Murray *will* return to The Zedcast (I've been lighting candles, it will happen), and if you've never listened, it's worth starting at number one and working your way through his wonderful stories. And if you're a runner, you can find him on his weekly call-in running podcast, The Running Shoe. The Tech Guy occasionally hangs out at his blog, Unconventional Wisdom. Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Keep On Fighting" by Pralay (from the Podsafe Music Network - music.podshow.com)noWhat happens when you take cricket, Bollywood, Marlon Brando and combine them with a little Xtreeeme Knitting? Listen to this episode of Purl Diving to find out. Links: The Kolkata Knight Riders video that inspired it all. The anthem ("Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo"Katherine MatthewsWhat happens when you take cricket, Bollywood, Marlon Brando and combine them with a little Xtreeeme Knitting? Listen to this episode of Purl Diving to find out. Links: The Kolkata Knight Riders video that inspired it all. The anthem ("Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo" AKA "2 Hot 2 Cool") is on CD, and available at Nehaflix, fine purveyor of all that is Bollywood. "The Detonator" is the name of this year's Sock Wars Pattern. Go. Knit. Feel a frisson of glory. John Meadows read the excerpt from the Reuters news article. His excellent podcast, On the Log, is all about, as he says, "looking at the future through the rear-view mirror", and is one I eagerly await each Saturday morning. Bruce Murray *will* return to The Zedcast (I've been lighting candles, it will happen), and if you've never listened, it's worth starting at number one and working your way through his wonderful stories. And if you're a runner, you can find him on his weekly call-in running podcast, The Running Shoe. The Tech Guy occasionally hangs out at his blog, Unconventional Wisdom. Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Keep On Fighting" by Pralay (from the Podsafe Music Network - music.podshow.com)knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2008/05/episode-twent-e.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0028_-_Xtreeeme_Knitting/PD_Episode_0028_-_Xtreeeme_Knitting.mp3look, ma, i'm famous!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/0PT8JvFsYdc/look-ma-im-famo.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Fri, 09 May 2008 09:46:58 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-49637724

Well, no, not really, but I am thrilled to be the stand-in host for the latest episode of Bob Goyetche's most excellent podcast, "Mostly Tunes".

The irony in this was that this was part of an effort to help get Bob to 50 episodes before Podcasters Across Borders last spring -- and I ended up being episode 42, which tickles me to no end.

Most of all, I'm just glad "Mostly Tunes" is back, because I'd really missed it.

I'll be back in the next few days with a new episode of Purl Diving...

]]>Well, no, not really, but I am thrilled to be the stand-in host for the latest episode of Bob Goyetche's most excellent podcast, "Mostly Tunes". The irony in this was that this was part of an effort to help get Bob to 50 episodes before Podcasters Across Borders last spring -- and I ended up being episode 42, which tickles me to no end. Most of all, I'm just glad "Mostly Tunes" is back, because I'd really missed it. I'll be back in the next few days with a new episode of Purl Diving...http://www.purldiving.com/2008/05/look-ma-im-famo.htmljust pinin' for the fjordshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/LiCyag-aRuU/just-pinin-for.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:58:25 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-48314154

Hey, folks -- yes, I'd planned on having the Knitter's Bucket List Episode up by now, but life took a left turn (all good, but I'm frantically busy), so it's been a bit delayed.

On the up side?  I was given a bit of portable audio equipment recently, and I've managed to gather up a few extra clips for the episode that I wouldn't have had if things hadn't been delayed.

I'll be back soon, probably at the end of April or beginning of May, with that episode.  Thanks to everyone who submitted something, it's provided me with a lot of food for thought!

]]>Hey, folks -- yes, I'd planned on having the Knitter's Bucket List Episode up by now, but life took a left turn (all good, but I'm frantically busy), so it's been a bit delayed. On the up side? I was given a bit of portable audio equipment recently, and I've managed to gather up a few extra clips for the episode that I wouldn't have had if things hadn't been delayed. I'll be back soon, probably at the end of April or beginning of May, with that episode. Thanks to everyone who submitted something, it's provided me with a lot of food for thought!http://www.purldiving.com/2008/04/just-pinin-for.htmlBlog Claiming Post for Technoratihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/DTL_6MA4IgM/blog-claiming-p.htmlDork NewsPurl Divingpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:42:04 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-46955052

Technorati Profile

Time to claim Purl Diving on Technorati...

Rob (The Tech Guy)

]]>Technorati Profile Time to claim Purl Diving on Technorati... Rob (The Tech Guy)http://www.purldiving.com/2008/03/blog-claiming-p.htmlEpisode Twenty-Seven: Bundle Up!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/lk8cIml8DOg/episode-twent-1.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:51:42 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-45589040

Click to download MP3 Download Episode Twenty-Seven ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 07:49 - File size 7.2 MB)

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Because the Journée du gros pull originated in the Flemish part of Belgium, it's actually known as the "Dikke-truiendag", and because this year February 16th falls on  a Saturday, the action will actually happen on Friday, February 15th.

Get out your woollies!

Audio:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

American Baroque:  The Four Seasons by Vivaldi -- "Concerto No.4 in g minor RV 297 :WINTER: - Allegro non molto" (from Magnatune)

"Warm Up My Life" by Winters Longing (from the Podsafe Music Network)

]]>Because the Journée du gros pull originated in the Flemish part of Belgium, it's actually known as the "Dikke-truiendag", and because this year February 16th falls on a Saturday, the action will actually happen on Friday, February 15th. Get out your woollies! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: American Baroque: Vivaldi -- "Concerto No.4 in g minor RV 297 :WINTER: - Allegro non molto" (from Magnatune.com) "Warm Up My Life" by Winters Longing (from the Podsafe Music Network - music.podshow.com)noBecause the Journée du gros pull originated in the Flemish part of Belgium, it's actually known as the "Dikke-truiendag", and because this year February 16th falls on a Saturday, the action will actually happen on Friday, February 15th. Get out your woollKatherine MatthewsBecause the Journée du gros pull originated in the Flemish part of Belgium, it's actually known as the "Dikke-truiendag", and because this year February 16th falls on a Saturday, the action will actually happen on Friday, February 15th. Get out your woollies! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: American Baroque: Vivaldi -- "Concerto No.4 in g minor RV 297 :WINTER: - Allegro non molto" (from Magnatune.com) "Warm Up My Life" by Winters Longing (from the Podsafe Music Network - music.podshow.com)knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2008/02/episode-twent-1.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0027_-_Bundle_Up/PD_Episode_0027_-_Bundle_Up.mp3Mea Gobble, Mea Gobble, Mea Maxima Gobblehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/rUtJcJORgsM/mea-gobble-mea.htmlDork Newspurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:39:05 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-45209662

The Tech Guy would like to apologize for being a bit of a turkey -- he made a cut 'n paste error in creating the directory for the MP3 file on the Internet Archive, which prevented Purl Diving's listeners from downloading Episode Twenty-Six.

All has been made right and you can download the episode, either from the link in the previous post or in iTunes if you're subscribed there.

Rob, The Tech Guy

]]>The Tech Guy would like to apologize for being a bit of a turkey -- he made a cut 'n paste error in creating the directory for the MP3 file on the Internet Archive, which prevented Purl Diving's listeners from downloading Episode Twenty-Six. All has been made right and you can download the episode, either from the link in the previous post or in iTunes if you're subscribed there. Rob, The Tech Guyhttp://www.purldiving.com/2008/02/mea-gobble-mea.htmlEpisode Twenty-Six: Ready, Steady, Knit!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/7uEwdPtunig/episode-twenty.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:04:25 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-45188524

Click to download MP3 Download Episode Twenty-Six ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 10:33 - File size 9.7 MB)

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Today on Purl Diving we delve into the wonders of nana-technology with Shreddies Knitting Nanas.

Darryl Cognito hides from the robots in the basement of the internet, where he produces the podcast Atomic Suburbia (As Darryl says, "Not just Calgary's best podcast, but also the most consistent!") I hope he doesn't mind me nicking his theme music, but as soon as I saw the bit where the nanas defeat the robots, I just knew I had to use it.

Warning to Canadian listeners: earworm alert --> Good, good, whole wheat Shreddies!

Audio:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"Replaced By Robots" by Lejeune (from the Podsafe Music Network)

]]>Today on Purl Diving we delve into the wonders of nana-technology with Shreddies Knitting Nanas. Darryl Cognito hides from the robots in the basement of the internet, where he produces the podcast Atomic Suburbia (As Darryl says, "Not just Calgary's best podcast, but also the most consistent!") I hope he doesn't mind me nicking his theme music, but as soon as I saw the bit where the nanas defeat the robots, I just knew I had to use it. Warning to Canadian listeners: earworm alert --> Good, good, whole wheat Shreddies! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Replaced By Robots" by Lejeune (from the Podsafe Music Network) noToday on Purl Diving we delve into the wonders of nana-technology with Shreddies Knitting Nanas. Darryl Cognito hides from the robots in the basement of the internet, where he produces the podcast Atomic Suburbia (As Darryl says, "Not just Calgary's best Katherine MatthewsToday on Purl Diving we delve into the wonders of nana-technology with Shreddies Knitting Nanas. Darryl Cognito hides from the robots in the basement of the internet, where he produces the podcast Atomic Suburbia (As Darryl says, "Not just Calgary's best podcast, but also the most consistent!") I hope he doesn't mind me nicking his theme music, but as soon as I saw the bit where the nanas defeat the robots, I just knew I had to use it. Warning to Canadian listeners: earworm alert --> Good, good, whole wheat Shreddies! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Replaced By Robots" by Lejeune (from the Podsafe Music Network) knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2008/02/episode-twenty.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0026_-_Ready_Steady_Knit/PD_Episode_26_-_Ready_Steady_Knit.mp3knit the vote: part the secondhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/_9VoabBR52U/knit-the-vote-p.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:51:11 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-44547134

Okay, so I was feeling a little as if my call to "knit the vote" in Episode 23 had been a little flat, that maybe I was the only leftover from a forgotten era when getting out to vote really did mean something.

And then I read the January 22nd entry of Mason-Dixon Knitting.  Ann has issued a call to arms -- and reading the comments, it seems others agree, that we all need to take action, get out, support a candidate, make a choice, and vote.

Knit the vote, people.  Knit the vote:

To download a button to post to your blog or website (please don't link to the files here) right-click on the button of your choice and select the menu option to save the image file.  For Mac users, Alt-Click on the button and choose the option to save the image file.

]]>Okay, so I was feeling a little as if my call to "knit the vote" in Episode 23 had been a little flat, that maybe I was the only leftover from a forgotten era when getting out to vote really did mean something. And then I read the January 22nd entry of Mason-Dixon Knitting. Ann has issued a call to arms -- and reading the comments, it seems others agree, that we all need to take action, get out, support a candidate, make a choice, and vote. Knit the vote, people. Knit the vote: To download a button to post to your blog or website (please don't link to the files here) right-click on the button of your choice and select the menu option to save the image file. For Mac users, Alt-Click on the button and choose the option to save the image file.http://www.purldiving.com/2008/01/knit-the-vote-p.htmlthe bucket listhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/lFlAU9ER7P4/the-bucket-list.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:57:48 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-44451322

Those of you who read my other blog already know I am a compulsive list maker, and that I believe in the importance of making and keeping a life list -- a list of everything and anything I might ever want to do in my life.

It's become popular lately -- witness the new movie "The Bucket List" which deals with a similar theme.

I started making a list of the knitting I wanted to accomplish this year, and then thought about making a sort of Knitter's Bucket List:  a list of the knitting I would want to accomplish before I, well, kicked the bucket.

So I started preparing an episode of the podcast to deal with that, but I realized that what I really want is to know what others would put on their list, so I'm inviting Purl Diving listeners to contribute their own bucket lists.  Or, rather, their Bucket List Top Three -- if you had only three things to knit with the rest of the time available to you, what would they be?

Here's how to contribute to the podcast:

1.  Send me an .mp3 comment that you've recorded.  If you're not sure what to say, here's an idea:

"Hi, this is Susie Q from (you can state where you are, what your blog is, what your podcast is, or just tell me you are Susie Q).  The top three things on my knitter's bucket list are:

(Then list them -- and maybe tell us why you've chosen them...)

2.  If you don't have the ability to record, but would like to send in your list, then just pop me an email, and I'll read it out on the podcast.

I'm really hoping that I'll get some contributions, as I've honestly become curious as I've started compiling my own list about what *others* would choose to put on a knitter's bucket list.

Thanks!

]]>Those of you who read my other blog already know I am a compulsive list maker, and that I believe in the importance of making and keeping a life list -- a list of everything and anything I might ever want to do in my life. It's become popular lately -- witness the new movie "The Bucket List" which deals with a similar theme. I started making a list of the knitting I wanted to accomplish this year, and then thought about making a sort of Knitter's Bucket List: a list of the knitting I would want to accomplish before I, well, kicked the bucket. So I started preparing an episode of the podcast to deal with that, but I realized that what I really want is to know what others would put on their list, so I'm inviting Purl Diving listeners to contribute their own bucket lists. Or, rather, their Bucket List Top Three -- if you had only three things to knit with the rest of the time available to you, what would they be? Here's how to contribute to the podcast: 1. Send me an .mp3 comment that you've recorded. If you're not sure what to say, here's an idea: "Hi, this is Susie Q from (you can state where you are, what your blog is, what your podcast is, or just tell me you are Susie Q). The top three things on my knitter's bucket list are: (Then list them -- and maybe tell us why you've chosen them...) 2. If you don't have the ability to record, but would like to send in your list, then just pop me an email, and I'll read it out on the podcast. I'm really hoping that I'll get some contributions, as I've honestly become curious as I've started compiling my own list about what *others* would choose to put on a knitter's bucket list. Thanks!http://www.purldiving.com/2008/01/the-bucket-list.htmla wee update to Episode 24http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/kbxaJ03gLI4/a-wee-update-to.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:16:25 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-44290124

So.  Those Maine Morning Mittens that my sister scoffed at? 

The ones she said couldn't possibly be useful, since what was the point of having mitts that didn't cover your fingers?

The ones I decided I couldn't give to her for Christmas, because what would be the point of giving her something she wouldn't enjoy having?

Well -- I made a pair for my niece for Christmas instead.  I used the MMM pattern, but substituted Noro Silk Garden Lite (DK weight), and I dropped the needle size.   I shortened the lengths suggested in the pattern, and I even did something I never, ever do -- I pulled out only those sections of the ball of yarn that would give me -- well, not *matching* mittens, because honestly, that's impossible with Noro -- but two mittens that at least had some of the same colours in them.

(If I hadn't done this, I would have had one pink and purple mitten, and one black.  I decided two pink and purple mittens would be more pleasing to the ten-year-old recipient.)

So.  Yesterday?  I'm talking with my sister, and she sheepishly asked if it might be possible for me to make her a pair of the Maine Morning Mittens, as she'd realized that on a cool but not very cold day, they would be useful for adding just a little extra warmth and still leave her fingers free to, say, give the dog a treat or somesuch.

My husband and I broke into hysterical laughter, and then told her the story, and that there were actually a pair of the MMM sitting in my knitting bag that I'd made and hadn't given to her.

Now, that's a happy ending, don't you think?

]]>So. Those Maine Morning Mittens that my sister scoffed at? The ones she said couldn't possibly be useful, since what was the point of having mitts that didn't cover your fingers? The ones I decided I couldn't give to her for Christmas, because what would be the point of giving her something she wouldn't enjoy having? Well -- I made a pair for my niece for Christmas instead. I used the MMM pattern, but substituted Noro Silk Garden Lite (DK weight), and I dropped the needle size. I shortened the lengths suggested in the pattern, and I even did something I never, ever do -- I pulled out only those sections of the ball of yarn that would give me -- well, not *matching* mittens, because honestly, that's impossible with Noro -- but two mittens that at least had some of the same colours in them. (If I hadn't done this, I would have had one pink and purple mitten, and one black. I decided two pink and purple mittens would be more pleasing to the ten-year-old recipient.) So. Yesterday? I'm talking with my sister, and she sheepishly asked if it might be possible for me to make her a pair of the Maine Morning Mittens, as she'd realized that on a cool but not very cold day, they would be useful for adding just a little extra warmth and still leave her fingers free to, say, give the dog a treat or somesuch. My husband and I broke into hysterical laughter, and then told her the story, and that there were actually a pair of the MMM sitting in my knitting bag that I'd made and hadn't given to her. Now, that's a happy ending, don't you think?http://www.purldiving.com/2008/01/a-wee-update-to.htmlJust an FYI....http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/05qC5X1BFuM/just-an-fyi.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:07:42 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-44289654

I decided in the New Year to make Purl Diving my knit blog as well as the home of my podcast -- it seemed to make sense, as PD actually was a blog, before I stripped out the blog posts and turned it over to the podcast.

But it also didn't make sense to scatter a few posts about knitting in amongst all the other stuff I blog about, so all the knitting will now find a home here.

]]>I decided in the New Year to make Purl Diving my knit blog as well as the home of my podcast -- it seemed to make sense, as PD actually was a blog, before I stripped out the blog posts and turned it over to the podcast. But it also didn't make sense to scatter a few posts about knitting in amongst all the other stuff I blog about, so all the knitting will now find a home here.http://www.purldiving.com/2008/01/just-an-fyi.htmlEpisode Twenty-Five: The Gift of the Magihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/xM-xBwchNAQ/episode-twent-1.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:41:22 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-43176686

Click to download MP3 Download Episode Twenty-Five ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 15:43 - File size 14.4 MB)

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Shownotes:

In this episode, the Universe hands me the gift of a great idea, and some good people to help me make that idea a reality.

This episode was a true Christmas miracle for me.  I searched high and low for music for it, and I stumbled across The Perfect Version of "We Three Kings" by Derek K. Miller on the Podsafe Music Network.  As soon as I heard it, I knew it was perfect.

It was the first time I'd dared to create an audio play, and I'm grateful to Sage Tyrtle of the Quirky Nomads podcast, and Bruce Murray of The Zedcast, who immediately agreed to provide the voices for Madame Sofronie and Jim; and to my Tech Guy, who agreed to narrate the story, even though he usually prefers to stay behind the scenes. 

For that alone, he merits the gift of handknits.

Audio:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Musicbox Silent Night recording by bilwiss from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"Just Stockings On" by [munk] (from the Podsafe Music Network)

"We Three Kings" by Derek K. Miller (from the Podsafe Music Network)

]]>In this episode, the Universe hands me the gift of a great idea, and some good people to help me make that idea a reality. This episode was a true Christmas miracle for me. I searched high and low for music for it, and I stumbled across The Perfect Version of "We Three Kings" by Derek K. Miller on the Podsafe Music Network. As soon as I heard it, I knew it was perfect. It was the first time I'd dared to create an audio play, and I'm grateful to Sage Tyrtle of the Quirky Nomads podcast, and Bruce Murray of The Zedcast, who immediately agreed to provide the voices for Madame Sofronie and Jim; and to my Tech Guy, who agreed to narrate the story, even though he usually prefers to stay behind the scenes. For that alone, he merits the gift of handknits. Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Musicbox Silent Night recording by bilwiss from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Just Stockings On" by [munk] (from the Podsafe Music Network — music.podshow.com) "We Three Kings" by Derek K. Miller (from the Podsafe Music Network — music.podshow.com) Links and attributions can be found at www.purldiving.comnoIn this episode, the Universe hands me the gift of a great idea, and some good people to help me make that idea a reality. This episode was a true Christmas miracle for me. I searched high and low for music for it, and I stumbled across The Perfect VersioKatherine MatthewsIn this episode, the Universe hands me the gift of a great idea, and some good people to help me make that idea a reality. This episode was a true Christmas miracle for me. I searched high and low for music for it, and I stumbled across The Perfect Version of "We Three Kings" by Derek K. Miller on the Podsafe Music Network. As soon as I heard it, I knew it was perfect. It was the first time I'd dared to create an audio play, and I'm grateful to Sage Tyrtle of the Quirky Nomads podcast, and Bruce Murray of The Zedcast, who immediately agreed to provide the voices for Madame Sofronie and Jim; and to my Tech Guy, who agreed to narrate the story, even though he usually prefers to stay behind the scenes. For that alone, he merits the gift of handknits. Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Musicbox Silent Night recording by bilwiss from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Just Stockings On" by [munk] (from the Podsafe Music Network — music.podshow.com) "We Three Kings" by Derek K. Miller (from the Podsafe Music Network — music.podshow.com) Links and attributions can be found at www.purldiving.comknitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/12/episode-twent-1.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0025_-_The_Gift_of_the_Magi/PD_Episode_0025_-_The_Gift_of_the_Magi.mp3Episode Twenty-Four: Stop the Madnesshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/7DqkrTkAHSk/episode-twenty.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:53:14 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-42818378

Click to download MP3 Download Episode Twenty-Four ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 10:53 - File size 10.0 MB)

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Shownotes:

In this episode, Purl Diving discovers what happens when the Universe smacks you upside the head with the Christmas Knitting Crazy Stick.

Yes, I had to inflict the parody song on you Again This Year.  What good is a holiday if you can't trot out all the Olde Chestnuts?

Oh, okay, the Maine Mittens can be found by visiting the page for Clara Parkes's book,  The Knitter's Review of Yarn. (Scroll down for the link to the .pdf)

(I don't yet have a copy of Clara's book, but I've thumbed through it at the local yarn shop, and I think any knitter would be happy to find a copy of this under the tree.)

Audio:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Musical top recording by NoiseCollector from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"Santa Will Find You" by Mindy Smith (from the Podsafe Music Network — music.podshow.com)

]]>In this episode, Purl Diving discovers what happens when the Universe smacks you upside the head with the Christmas Knitting Crazy Stick. Yes, I had to inflict the parody song on you Again This Year. What good is a holiday if you can't trot out all the Olde Chestnuts? Oh, okay, the Maine Mittens can be found by visiting the page for Clara Parkes's book, The Knitter's Review of Yarn. (I don't yet have a copy of Clara's book, but I've thumbed through it at the local yarn shop, and I think any knitter would be happy to find a copy of this under the tree.) Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Musical top recording by NoiseCollector from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Santa Will Find You" by Mindy Smith (from the Podsafe Music Network — music.podshow.com) All links and attributions found at www.purldiving.comnoIn this episode, Purl Diving discovers what happens when the Universe smacks you upside the head with the Christmas Knitting Crazy Stick. Yes, I had to inflict the parody song on you Again This Year. What good is a holiday if you can't trot out all the OlKatherine MatthewsIn this episode, Purl Diving discovers what happens when the Universe smacks you upside the head with the Christmas Knitting Crazy Stick. Yes, I had to inflict the parody song on you Again This Year. What good is a holiday if you can't trot out all the Olde Chestnuts? Oh, okay, the Maine Mittens can be found by visiting the page for Clara Parkes's book, The Knitter's Review of Yarn. (I don't yet have a copy of Clara's book, but I've thumbed through it at the local yarn shop, and I think any knitter would be happy to find a copy of this under the tree.) Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Musical top recording by NoiseCollector from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Santa Will Find You" by Mindy Smith (from the Podsafe Music Network — music.podshow.com) All links and attributions found at www.purldiving.comknitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/12/episode-twenty.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0024_-_Stop_The_Madness/PD_Episode_0024_-_Stop_The_Madness.mp3Episode Twenty-Three: Mission Not Quite Possiblehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/NJZD6Y-jzi0/episode-twenty-.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:52:32 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-41157880

Click to download MP3 Download Episode Twenty-Three ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 12:10 - File size 11.2 MB)

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Shownotes:

In this episode Purl Diving discovers knitting and manning a polling station don't mix, and mulls over the problem of voter apathy.

To download a button to post to your blog or website (please don't link to the files here) right-click on the button of your choice and select the menu option to save the image file.  For Mac users, Alt-Click on the button and choose the option to save the image file.

 

Audio:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"I'm Henry the Eighth" performed by Harry Champion, from the Internet Archive

]]>In this episode Purl Diving discovers knitting and manning a polling station don't mix, and mulls over the problem of voter apathy. Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "I'm Henry the Eighth" performed by Harry Champion, from the Internet Archive noIn this episode Purl Diving discovers knitting and manning a polling station don't mix, and mulls over the problem of voter apathy. Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "I'mKatherine MatthewsIn this episode Purl Diving discovers knitting and manning a polling station don't mix, and mulls over the problem of voter apathy. Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "I'm Henry the Eighth" performed by Harry Champion, from the Internet Archive knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/11/episode-twenty-.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0023_-_NotQuitePossible/PD_Episode_0023_-_Mission_Not_Quite_Possible.mp3Indeedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/m0bNmzjvIBQ/indeed.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:21:00 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-39983106

Myfeeds_woolsweaters

]]>http://www.purldiving.com/2007/10/indeed.htmlEpisode Twenty-Two: Knit the Votehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/f6EEerkt86A/episode-22-knit.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:00:00 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-39771920

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Shownotes:

We do not say that a man who takes no interest in politics is a man who minds his own business; we say he has no business here at all.

-- Pericles, Greek orator and politician (ca 495-429 B.C.E)

Exactly.  What he said.

Audio:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Sounds from a polling booth during the French Presidential elections, recorded by mosfran from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"Someday Soon" by Great Big Sea (from the Podsafe Music Network)

]]>We do not say that a man who takes no interest in politics is a man who minds his own business; we say he has no business here at all. -- Pericles, Greek orator and politician (ca 495-429 B.C.E) Exactly. What he said. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Sounds from a polling booth during the French Presidential elections, recorded by mosfran from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Someday Soon" by Great Big Sea (from the Podsafe Music Network)noWe do not say that a man who takes no interest in politics is a man who minds his own business; we say he has no business here at all. -- Pericles, Greek orator and politician (ca 495-429 B.C.E) Exactly. What he said. -------------------------------------Katherine MatthewsWe do not say that a man who takes no interest in politics is a man who minds his own business; we say he has no business here at all. -- Pericles, Greek orator and politician (ca 495-429 B.C.E) Exactly. What he said. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Sounds from a polling booth during the French Presidential elections, recorded by mosfran from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Someday Soon" by Great Big Sea (from the Podsafe Music Network)knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/10/episode-22-knit.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0022_-_Knit_the_Vote/PD_Episode_0022_-_Knit_the_Vote.mp3Episode Twenty One: Le jardin secrethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/HrrAcxAAKUw/episode-twenty-.htmlKnitting Cool Wallpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:28:58 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-39352533

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I'm fascinated by the French concept of "le jardin secret", the secret garden, that part of one's self where one permits all freedom of thought, without worrying about what others might think.  It's a metaphorical or imaginary place where one can retreat, recharge; where one can preserve one's identity and sense of self; where one can express one's most secret desires and emotions.

I'm finding, more and more, that this podcast, this little pillow cast, this diary, has become, in many ways, my own secret garden.  Well, not so secret, because I find myself compelled to share many of my most intimate thoughts with rather a large number of strangers.  In the end, I'm not sure if, through this process, I'm preserving my identity or sense of self, or figuring out what it really is.

Ultimately, it's a pretty self-indulgent process, and I thank you for indulging me, by downloading my musings and manias and listening to them.

Okay, I know what you're really here for is a link to that yarn.  Since I wrote and recorded this episode, I've discovered that Clara Parkes at Knitter's Review has -- well -- reviewed it, last spring, in fact.  I read the review this morning (it is rather excellent, if you're interested in the yarn, I'd highly recommend reading it), and chuckled all the while, especially at her suggestion that one might want to keep smelling salts at the ready.  Indeed.

Oh, and don't get the idea that I don't like Serge Gainsbourg at all -- in fact, although some of his music makes me uncomfortable, there are more songs that I really love, including: "La javanaise" (originally written for Juliette Greco, but there's a lovely version by Indonesian singer Anggun); "Le poinçonneur des Lilas"; "Les petits papiers";

Audio:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Sound of finches in the garden during winter in Australia recorded by oen from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

God's ProjectAventura
"Un beso" (mp3)
from "God's Project"
(Premium Latin Music)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Stream from Rhapsody
More On This Album

]]>I'm fascinated by the French concept of "le jardin secret", the secret garden, that part of one's self where one permits all freedom of thought, without worrying about what others might think. It's a metaphorical or imaginary place where one can retreat, recharge; where one can preserve one's identity and sense of self; where one can express one's most secret desires and emotions. I'm finding, more and more, that this podcast, this little pillow cast, this diary, has become, in many ways, my own secret garden. Well, not so secret, because I find myself compelled to share many of my most intimate thoughts with rather a large number of strangers. In the end, I'm not sure if, through this process, I'm preserving my identity or sense of self, or figuring out what it really is. Ultimately, it's a pretty self-indulgent process, and I thank you for indulging me, by downloading my musings and manias and listening to them. Okay, I know what you're really here for is a link to that yarn. Since I wrote and recorded this episode, I've discovered that Clara Parkes at Knitter's Review has -- well -- reviewed it, last spring, in fact. I read the review this morning (it is rather excellent, if you're interested in the yarn, I'd highly recommend reading it), and chuckled all the while, especially at her suggestion that one might want to keep smelling salts at the ready. Indeed. Oh, and don't get the idea that I don't like Serge Gainsbourg at all -- in fact, although some of his music makes me uncomfortable, there are more songs that I really love, including: "La javanaise" (originally written for Juliette Greco, but there's a lovely version by Indonesian singer Anggun); "Le poinçonneur des Lilas"; "Les petits papiers"; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Sound of finches in the garden during winter in Australia recorded by oen from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Un beso" by Aventura (courtesy of IODA Promonet) noI'm fascinated by the French concept of "le jardin secret", the secret garden, that part of one's self where one permits all freedom of thought, without worrying about what others might think. It's a metaphorical or imaginary place where one can retreat, Katherine MatthewsI'm fascinated by the French concept of "le jardin secret", the secret garden, that part of one's self where one permits all freedom of thought, without worrying about what others might think. It's a metaphorical or imaginary place where one can retreat, recharge; where one can preserve one's identity and sense of self; where one can express one's most secret desires and emotions. I'm finding, more and more, that this podcast, this little pillow cast, this diary, has become, in many ways, my own secret garden. Well, not so secret, because I find myself compelled to share many of my most intimate thoughts with rather a large number of strangers. In the end, I'm not sure if, through this process, I'm preserving my identity or sense of self, or figuring out what it really is. Ultimately, it's a pretty self-indulgent process, and I thank you for indulging me, by downloading my musings and manias and listening to them. Okay, I know what you're really here for is a link to that yarn. Since I wrote and recorded this episode, I've discovered that Clara Parkes at Knitter's Review has -- well -- reviewed it, last spring, in fact. I read the review this morning (it is rather excellent, if you're interested in the yarn, I'd highly recommend reading it), and chuckled all the while, especially at her suggestion that one might want to keep smelling salts at the ready. Indeed. Oh, and don't get the idea that I don't like Serge Gainsbourg at all -- in fact, although some of his music makes me uncomfortable, there are more songs that I really love, including: "La javanaise" (originally written for Juliette Greco, but there's a lovely version by Indonesian singer Anggun); "Le poinçonneur des Lilas"; "Les petits papiers"; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Sound of finches in the garden during winter in Australia recorded by oen from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Un beso" by Aventura (courtesy of IODA Promonet) knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/09/episode-twenty-.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0021_-_Le_Jardin_Secret/PD_Episode_0021_-_Le_jardin_secret.mp3Episode Twenty: Valhallahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/RP-szJAaoWU/episode-20---va.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:18:48 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-38760225

Click to download MP3 Download Episode Twenty ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 7:11 - File size 6.6 MB)

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Shownotes:

I've nothing left to write that I haven't already said in today's episode -- but I'm sure you're just here for the links, right?

Ruth's very inspirational blog.

Ruth's Kauni Cardigan (English Version)

Ruth's Autumn Cardigan

The Icelandic Lace Shawl (which was in Piecework Magazine, part of the Interweave family).  I believe you'll have to be registered and signed in with Knitting Daily in order to download the PDF.

The Bohus kits.

Sigh.  One day...one day...

Audio:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"The Ride of the Valkyries" from "Die Valkyrie" by Richard Wagner, 1921 recording performed by the American Symphony Orchestra (from the Internet Archive)

"The Immigrant Song" by Ann Wilson (from the Podsafe Music Network)

]]>Download Episode Twenty ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 7:11 - File size 6.6 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: I've nothing left to write that I haven't already said in today's episode -- but I'm sure you're just here for the links, right? Ruth's very inspirational blog. Ruth's Kauni Cardigan (English Version) Ruth's Autumn Cardigan The Icelandic Lace Shawl (which was in Piecework Magazine, part of the Interweave family). I believe you'll have to be registered and signed in with Knitting Daily in order to download the PDF. The Bohus kits. Sigh. One day...one day... Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "The Ride of the Valkyries" from "Die Valkyrie" by Richard Wagner, 1921 recording performed by the American Symphony Orchestra (from the Internet Archive) "The Immigrant Song" by Ann Wilson (from the Podsafe Music Network)noDownload Episode Twenty ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 7:11 - File size 6.6 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis fKatherine MatthewsDownload Episode Twenty ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 7:11 - File size 6.6 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: I've nothing left to write that I haven't already said in today's episode -- but I'm sure you're just here for the links, right? Ruth's very inspirational blog. Ruth's Kauni Cardigan (English Version) Ruth's Autumn Cardigan The Icelandic Lace Shawl (which was in Piecework Magazine, part of the Interweave family). I believe you'll have to be registered and signed in with Knitting Daily in order to download the PDF. The Bohus kits. Sigh. One day...one day... Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "The Ride of the Valkyries" from "Die Valkyrie" by Richard Wagner, 1921 recording performed by the American Symphony Orchestra (from the Internet Archive) "The Immigrant Song" by Ann Wilson (from the Podsafe Music Network)knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/09/episode-20---va.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0020_-_Valhalla/PD_Episode_0020_-_Valhalla.mp3Episode Nineteen: By the Pricking of My Thumbshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/QAVNKH8C0ds/download-episod.htmlSpinningpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:34:32 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-38212503

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Shownotes:

"Once upon a time, in a large forest, there lived an old woman and three maidens.  They were all three beautiful, but the youngest was the fairest.  Their hut was quite hidden by the trees, and none saw their beauty but the sun by day, the moon by night, and the eyes of the stars.  The old woman kept the girls hard at work, from morning till night, spinning gold flax into yarn, and when one distaff was empty another was given them, so they had no rest.  The thread had to be fine and even, and when done was locked up in a secret chamber by the old woman, who twice or thrice very summer went a journey.  Before she went she gave out work for each day of her absence, and always returned in the night, so that the girls never saw what she brought back with her, neither would she tell them whence the gold flax came, nor what it was to be used for."

from "The Water-Lily.  The Gold Spinners" from The Blue Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, whose damned Fairy Books probably started it all.

Spinnin' wheel, got to go round...  Talkin' 'bout my troubles, it's a cryin' sin.

Audio:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Magical Spinning Wheel sound assembled from samples at The Freesound Project:

Music featured in this episode:

"Lady of the Silver Wheel" by Damh the Bard (from the Podsafe Music Network)

]]>Download Episode Nineteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 10:39 - File size 9.8 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: "Once upon a time, in a large forest, there lived an old woman and three maidens. They were all three beautiful, but the youngest was the fairest. Their hut was quite hidden by the trees, and none saw their beauty but the sun by day, the moon by night, and the eyes of the stars. The old woman kept the girls hard at work, from morning till night, spinning gold flax into yarn, and when one distaff was empty another was given them, so they had no rest. The thread had to be fine and even, and when done was locked up in a secret chamber by the old woman, who twice or thrice very summer went a journey. Before she went she gave out work for each day of her absence, and always returned in the night, so that the girls never saw what she brought back with her, neither would she tell them whence the gold flax came, nor what it was to be used for." from "The Water-Lily. The Gold Spinners" from The Blue Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, whose damned Fairy Books probably started it all. Spinnin' wheel, got to go round... Talkin' 'bout my troubles, it's a cryin' sin. Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Magical Spinning Wheel sound assembled from samples at The Freesound Project: Bike wheel recorded by melack Wheel Music created by jbum Music featured in this episode: "Lady of the Silver Wheel" by Damh the Bard (from the Podsafe Music Network)noDownload Episode Nineteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 10:39 - File size 9.8 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg VorbiKatherine MatthewsDownload Episode Nineteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 10:39 - File size 9.8 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: "Once upon a time, in a large forest, there lived an old woman and three maidens. They were all three beautiful, but the youngest was the fairest. Their hut was quite hidden by the trees, and none saw their beauty but the sun by day, the moon by night, and the eyes of the stars. The old woman kept the girls hard at work, from morning till night, spinning gold flax into yarn, and when one distaff was empty another was given them, so they had no rest. The thread had to be fine and even, and when done was locked up in a secret chamber by the old woman, who twice or thrice very summer went a journey. Before she went she gave out work for each day of her absence, and always returned in the night, so that the girls never saw what she brought back with her, neither would she tell them whence the gold flax came, nor what it was to be used for." from "The Water-Lily. The Gold Spinners" from The Blue Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang, whose damned Fairy Books probably started it all. Spinnin' wheel, got to go round... Talkin' 'bout my troubles, it's a cryin' sin. Audio: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Magical Spinning Wheel sound assembled from samples at The Freesound Project: Bike wheel recorded by melack Wheel Music created by jbum Music featured in this episode: "Lady of the Silver Wheel" by Damh the Bard (from the Podsafe Music Network)knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/08/download-episod.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0019_-_Pricking_Of_My_Thumbs/PD_Episode_0019_-_By_The_Pricking_Of_My_Thumbs.mp3Episode Eighteen: Random Acts of KnitLithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/LffLTNNUGHI/episode-eightee.htmlRelatively Obscure Knit Sightingspurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:05:12 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-36954330

Click to download MP3 Download Episode Eighteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 11:49 - File size 10.9 MB)

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Shownotes:

Our Lady of the Knit and Purl delivers up a little divine inspiration in this week's episode of Purl Diving. Diane Schoemperlen's book Our Lady of the Lost and Found (Toronto:  HarperFlamingoCanada, 2001) provides not one, but two knitting references, and it's all courtesy of The Knitting Curmudgeon and the Knitterguy.

Sometimes you just never know when the BVM is going to show up in your knitting podcast.

Audio:

Sound samples used in this episode:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Turning the pages of the book of Ruth in the Bible created by Charel Sytze from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

Anabelle

Download "Mary Loves The People" (mp3)
from "Anabelle"
by Hangman's Daughter
Global Recording Artists

More On This Album

]]>Download Episode Eighteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 11:49 - File size 10.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: Our Lady of the Knit and Purl delivers up a little divine inspiration in this week's episode of Purl Diving. Diane Schoemperlen's book Our Lady of the Lost and Found (Toronto: HarperFlamingoCanada, 2001) provides not one, but two knitting references, and it's all courtesy of The Knitting Curmudgeon and the Knitterguy. Sometimes you just never know when the BVM is going to show up in your knitting podcast. Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Turning the pages of the book of Ruth in the Bible created by Charel Sytze from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: Download "Mary Loves The People" (mp3) from "Anabelle" by Hangman's Daughter Global Recording Artists Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic Buy at Napster Buy at Rhapsody Stream from Rhapsody More On This AlbumnoDownload Episode Eighteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 11:49 - File size 10.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg VorbKatherine MatthewsDownload Episode Eighteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 11:49 - File size 10.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: Our Lady of the Knit and Purl delivers up a little divine inspiration in this week's episode of Purl Diving. Diane Schoemperlen's book Our Lady of the Lost and Found (Toronto: HarperFlamingoCanada, 2001) provides not one, but two knitting references, and it's all courtesy of The Knitting Curmudgeon and the Knitterguy. Sometimes you just never know when the BVM is going to show up in your knitting podcast. Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Turning the pages of the book of Ruth in the Bible created by Charel Sytze from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: Download "Mary Loves The People" (mp3) from "Anabelle" by Hangman's Daughter Global Recording Artists Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic Buy at Napster Buy at Rhapsody Stream from Rhapsody More On This Albumknitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/07/episode-eightee.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0018_Random_Acts_of_KnitLit/PD_Episode_0018_-_Random_Acts_of_KnitLit.mp3see you in september?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/yWzMRi0HVBI/see-you-in-sept.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:20:44 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-36116014

No, no, I'm not going to disappear over the summer (although I podcast so infrequently these days that you might not notice anyway -- more on which in a moment), but I'm one of those folks for whom everything finds a connection to a song lyric, so when Canadian Podcasting Guru Mark Blevis asked me to share my summer podcasting goals, the first thing that popped into my brain?  "See You in September". 

Will I see you in September, or lose you to a summer podcast love?

Okay, okay, I'm avoiding the subject at hand.  Mark set out three goals for himself.  Here are mine:

Number 1:  I actually want to podcast *more* this summer.  I complained long and hard over the last ten months that Rob was unemployed that I couldn't podcast because I don't work well with someone else around the house, and I couldn't use the computer as much because he needed it more than I did.  Now I have no excuses.  He's back working, and I have the house to myself all day. 

But by "more", I don't necessarily mean putting out a whole bunch of episodes of Purl Diving, though that's part of it.  I have this idea that I'd like to reach fifty episodes of Purl Diving by the end of the year, so, obviously, that means getting down to brass tacks, because I'm not even at twenty yet.

So yes, more Purl Diving. 

And that brings me to Number 2:

I was inspired by Neil Gorman's most excellent presentation at Podcasters Across Borders to take a good, hard look at my original podcast, Cinéfolle.  What, you didn't know I had another podcast?  It's actually the one I started last year at this time, the one that allowed me to work out all the kinks and come up with the idea for Purl Diving.  But folks still ask me about Cinéfolle, still hope I'll revive it, and I think I'm going to work on that this summer.

Neil's presentation made me realize that I'm acting as if Cinéfolle is a toaster -- not only that, it's a toaster turning out lovely, healthy 12-grain toast.  Solid?  Yes.  Good for you?  Yes (well, okay, that's relative, but you see what I mean, right?). But every once in a while, don't you get a hankering for brioche with jam?  I know I do, and that's what I'm going to try to do with Cinéfolle -- turn it back into something solid, that I can play with and have fun with.  When it comes it it, that's what I want to do with Purl Diving, too.  Neil made me realize that I should be having a lot more fun doing this, which was the whole point of starting it in the first place, right?

So, that leads to Number 3:  I've had a few ideas that I've set aside as requiring too much technical fiddling, or that would need to have contributors, or that would be more challenging to produce, and I'm going to try to figure out how I can make them happen, rather than just rejecting them out of hand.  And I'm going to try to break out of my introvert's shell to ask people to help, to read for me, or to record something.  I know it will make my work more interesting for my listeners if I do, and I know that there are a lot of generous folks out there in the podcasting world who will do it, if only I ask.

The excuse I've had for *not* doing this in the past is that I just don't like to bother people -- people are busy, they have family lives apart from their podcasting committments, and it's important to respect that.  However, I also know from experience that I feel flattered, not bothered, if someone asks *me* to contribute something or read something, and I'm sure others feel the same way, too.  They can let me know if they really can't spare the time, and I'll understand.  But if I don't ask them, how will I know?

And since I just can't stop at three (you did ask, Mark...)

Number 4: I want to work towards the new podcast I have in mind.  I've had an idea burbling around in my brain for several months now, and it requires some equipment I can't afford yet, and a little more time than I have just at the moment.  But I want to start some of the planning and writing, and then see if I can't get some of the pieces to fall into place by the time the fall rolls around.

And finally, Number 5:  I want to take more responsibility for the technical stuff.  Don't get me wrong -- I have a great Tech Guy, who takes my audio and turns it into something infinitely more listenable.  He's also good in that he listens to what I want the final product to be, and makes that happen -- he doesn't impose himself on my work.  I don't want him to stop working on my audio, but now that he's working, he's got less time available, and if I take the time myself to take a first run at things, it will streamline his task considerably.  I'm perfectly capable of doing it, but let's be honest -- I'm a lazy perfectionist, and I'm perfectly happy having someone else do the work for me.  But it's also, I think, a way of taking greater ownership of what I produce, and I don't think that's a bad thing at all.

So thanks, Mark, for allowing me the opportunity to mull this over and set down some concrete plans for the next few months.  It was probably more involved than you might have expected, but it's an exercise that's help me focus my thinking, always a good thing.

]]>No, no, I'm not going to disappear over the summer (although I podcast so infrequently these days that you might not notice anyway -- more on which in a moment), but I'm one of those folks for whom everything finds a connection to a song lyric, so when Canadian Podcasting Guru Mark Blevis asked me to share my summer podcasting goals, the first thing that popped into my brain? "See You in September". Will I see you in September, or lose you to a summer podcast love? Okay, okay, I'm avoiding the subject at hand. Mark set out three goals for himself. Here are mine: Number 1: I actually want to podcast *more* this summer. I complained long and hard over the last ten months that Rob was unemployed that I couldn't podcast because I don't work well with someone else around the house, and I couldn't use the computer as much because he needed it more than I did. Now I have no excuses. He's back working, and I have the house to myself all day. But by "more", I don't necessarily mean putting out a whole bunch of episodes of Purl Diving, though that's part of it. I have this idea that I'd like to reach fifty episodes of Purl Diving by the end of the year, so, obviously, that means getting down to brass tacks, because I'm not even at twenty yet. So yes, more Purl Diving. And that brings me to Number 2: I was inspired by Neil Gorman's most excellent presentation at Podcasters Across Borders to take a good, hard look at my original podcast, Cinéfolle. What, you didn't know I had another podcast? It's actually the one I started last year at this time, the one that allowed me to work out all the kinks and come up with the idea for Purl Diving. But folks still ask me about Cinéfolle, still hope I'll revive it, and I think I'm going to work on that this summer. Neil's presentation made me realize that I'm acting as if Cinéfolle is a toaster -- not only that, it's a toaster turning out lovely, healthy 12-grain toast. Solid? Yes. Good for you? Yes (well, okay, that's relative, but you see what I mean, right?). But every once in a while, don't you get a hankering for brioche with jam? I know I do, and that's what I'm going to try to do with Cinéfolle -- turn it back into something solid, that I can play with and have fun with. When it comes it it, that's what I want to do with Purl Diving, too. Neil made me realize that I should be having a lot more fun doing this, which was the whole point of starting it in the first place, right? So, that leads to Number 3: I've had a few ideas that I've set aside as requiring too much technical fiddling, or that would need to have contributors, or that would be more challenging to produce, and I'm going to try to figure out how I can make them happen, rather than just rejecting them out of hand. And I'm going to try to break out of my introvert's shell to ask people to help, to read for me, or to record something. I know it will make my work more interesting for my listeners if I do, and I know that there are a lot of generous folks out there in the podcasting world who will do it, if only I ask. The excuse I've had for *not* doing this in the past is that I just don't like to bother people -- people are busy, they have family lives apart from their podcasting committments, and it's important to respect that. However, I also know from experience that I feel flattered, not bothered, if someone asks *me* to contribute something or read something, and I'm sure others feel the same way, too. They can let me know if they really can't spare the time, and I'll understand. But if I don't ask them, how will I know? And since I just can't stop at three (you did ask, Mark...) Number 4: I want to work towards the new podcast I have in mind. I've had an idea burbling around in my brain for several months now, and it requires some equipment I can't afford yet, and a little more time than I have just at the moment. But I want to start some of the planning and writing, and then see if I can't get some of the pieces to fall into place by the time the fall rolls around. And finally, Number 5: I want to take more responsibility for the technical stuff. Don't get me wrong -- I have a great Tech Guy, who takes my audio and turns it into something infinitely more listenable. He's also good in that he listens to what I want the final product to be, and makes that happen -- he doesn't impose himself on my work. I don't want him to stop working on my audio, but now that he's working, he's got less time available, and if I take the time myself to take a first run at things, it will streamline his task considerably. I'm perfectly capable of doing it, but let's be honest -- I'm a lazy perfectionist, and I'm perfectly happy having someone else do the work for me. But it's also, I think, a way of taking greater ownership of what I produce, and I don't think that's a bad thing at all. So thanks, Mark, for allowing me the opportunity to mull this over and set down some concrete plans for the next few months. It was probably more involved than you might have expected, but it's an exercise that's help me focus my thinking, always a good thing.http://www.purldiving.com/2007/07/see-you-in-sept.htmlEpisode Seventeen: To Every Thing There Is A Seasonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/a1w16K3Pgto/episode-sevente.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:06:02 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-36041876

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Shownotes:

Mama Purl goes to the Winter 2007/2008 TNNA Trade show, and shares some thoughts on knitting and the seasons.  Turn, turn, turn...

And for those of you who work on the Fahrenheit scale, a "30+ degree Celsius heatwave" translates to 86+ degrees... Listen to the episode to find out more.

The Dyana Afghan Women's Fund is a Canadian charitable organization founded by Nelofer Pazira, an Afghan-Canadian journalist, writer and film-maker.  DAWF provides assistance to local groups that provide education and training to Afghan women.

DAWF has been my charity of choice for a couple of years now, as I truly believe that the most powerful change that can happen in a community is to make sure that women have the means and skills to look after themselves and their families.  I am proud that the small bit of talent I have (in coming up with something as trivial as a t-shirt design) will go to help benefit someone and provide them with the means to learn how to support and better themselves.

And if you are interested in learning more about Nelofer Pazira's experiences in Afghanistan, you might want to read her most excellent book, A Bed of Red Flowers (Toronto:  Random House, 2005)

Audio:

Sound samples used in this episode:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Winter wind sample layered with synthesized sounds created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"California Dreaming" by The Mamas and The Papas, recorded at the Monterey International Pop Festival; courtesy Podsafe Music Network

]]>Download Episode Seventeen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 7:53 - File size 7.23 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: Mama Purl goes to the Winter 2007/2008 TNNA Trade show, and shares some thoughts on knitting and the seasons. Turn, turn, turn... And for those of you who work on the Fahrenheit scale, a "30+ degree Celsius heatwave" translates to 86+ degrees... Listen to the episode to find out more. The Dyana Afghan Women's Fund is a Canadian charitable organization founded by Nelofer Pazira, an Afghan-Canadian journalist, writer and film-maker. DAWF provides assistance to local groups that provide education and training to Afghan women. DAWF has been my charity of choice for a couple of years now, as I truly believe that the most powerful change that can happen in a community is to make sure that women have the means and skills to look after themselves and their families. I am proud that the small bit of talent I have (in coming up with something as trivial as a t-shirt design) will go to help benefit someone and provide them with the means to learn how to support and better themselves. And if you are interested in learning more about Nelofer Pazira's experiences in Afghanistan, you might want to read her most excellent book, A Bed of Red Flowers (Toronto: Random House, 2005) Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Winter wind sample layered with synthesized sounds created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "California Dreaming" by The Mamas and The Papas, recorded at the Monterey International Pop Festival; courtesy Podsafe Music NetworknoDownload Episode Seventeen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 7:53 - File size 7.23 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg VorbKatherine MatthewsDownload Episode Seventeen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 7:53 - File size 7.23 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: Mama Purl goes to the Winter 2007/2008 TNNA Trade show, and shares some thoughts on knitting and the seasons. Turn, turn, turn... And for those of you who work on the Fahrenheit scale, a "30+ degree Celsius heatwave" translates to 86+ degrees... Listen to the episode to find out more. The Dyana Afghan Women's Fund is a Canadian charitable organization founded by Nelofer Pazira, an Afghan-Canadian journalist, writer and film-maker. DAWF provides assistance to local groups that provide education and training to Afghan women. DAWF has been my charity of choice for a couple of years now, as I truly believe that the most powerful change that can happen in a community is to make sure that women have the means and skills to look after themselves and their families. I am proud that the small bit of talent I have (in coming up with something as trivial as a t-shirt design) will go to help benefit someone and provide them with the means to learn how to support and better themselves. And if you are interested in learning more about Nelofer Pazira's experiences in Afghanistan, you might want to read her most excellent book, A Bed of Red Flowers (Toronto: Random House, 2005) Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Winter wind sample layered with synthesized sounds created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "California Dreaming" by The Mamas and The Papas, recorded at the Monterey International Pop Festival; courtesy Podsafe Music Networkknitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/07/episode-sevente.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0017_To_Every_Thing/PD_Episode_0017_-_To_Every_Thing_There_Is_A_Season.mp3Public Service Announcementhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/EXhB87utkDs/public-service-.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:18:30 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-35896142

Another episode of Purl Diving is on the way -- I've actually got a few written, just need time to sit down and record, and either we've been very busy, or I've been under the weather.

But there's good news around Casa Purl Diving -- my husband and Tech Guy has finally (after ten LONG months) got a new job, so I've done something I have wanted to do for a very long time -- I've taken down the Tip Jar.

Putting up the Tip Jar and asking for help was singularly the most uncomfortable thing I've every done, and although it was very helpful, I'm not convinced it was the best choice I could have made.

For the record, I've totted up the donations, and it came to a total of $81.58 US.  According to today's currency conversion rate, that works out to $86.73 CA.  I'm going to up that to $100.00 CA, and donate the amount to my charity of choice, the Dyana Afghan Women's Fund.  DAWF is the brainchild of Afghan-Canadian journalist, writer, and film-maker Nelofer Pazira, and its goal is to provide assistance and support to organizations in Afghanistan that offer education and training to women.

The Purl Diving Cafe Press shop will stay -- I've not yet drawn on the earnings from that, so all of those plus any future earnings on Purl Diving Swag will go to DAWF as well.

Many thanks to all who helped out, and I hope to be able to pass on your kindness to make a difference in someone else's life.  Goodness knows that your thoughtfulness has made a difference in mine.

]]>Another episode of Purl Diving is on the way -- I've actually got a few written, just need time to sit down and record, and either we've been very busy, or I've been under the weather. But there's good news around Casa Purl Diving -- my husband and Tech Guy has finally (after ten LONG months) got a new job, so I've done something I have wanted to do for a very long time -- I've taken down the Tip Jar. Putting up the Tip Jar and asking for help was singularly the most uncomfortable thing I've every done, and although it was very helpful, I'm not convinced it was the best choice I could have made. For the record, I've totted up the donations, and it came to a total of $81.58 US. According to today's currency conversion rate, that works out to $86.73 CA. I'm going to up that to $100.00 CA, and donate the amount to my charity of choice, the Dyana Afghan Women's Fund. DAWF is the brainchild of Afghan-Canadian journalist, writer, and film-maker Nelofer Pazira, and its goal is to provide assistance and support to organizations in Afghanistan that offer education and training to women. The Purl Diving Cafe Press shop will stay -- I've not yet drawn on the earnings from that, so all of those plus any future earnings on Purl Diving Swag will go to DAWF as well. Many thanks to all who helped out, and I hope to be able to pass on your kindness to make a difference in someone else's life. Goodness knows that your thoughtfulness has made a difference in mine.http://www.purldiving.com/2007/06/public-service-.htmlEpisode Sixteen: Great Expectationshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/hBBM0hsP_U8/episode_sixteen.htmlTravelpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:10:56 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-34756372

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Shownotes:

What the Dickens?  Listen as Purl Diving spins a tale of the sea.

Audio:

Sound samples used in this episode:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Marseille crickets & waterfront sounds sample created by philippe b  from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"Pais oceano (Ocean Country)" by Anamar on her album Transfado from Magnatune.com

]]>Download Episode Sixteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 9:41 - File size 8.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: What the Dickens? Listen as Purl Diving spins a tale of the sea. Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Marseille crickets & waterfront sounds sample created by philippe b from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Pais oceano (Ocean Country)" by Anamar on her album Transfado from Magnatune.comnoDownload Episode Sixteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 9:41 - File size 8.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis Katherine MatthewsDownload Episode Sixteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 9:41 - File size 8.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: What the Dickens? Listen as Purl Diving spins a tale of the sea. Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Marseille crickets & waterfront sounds sample created by philippe b from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Pais oceano (Ocean Country)" by Anamar on her album Transfado from Magnatune.comknitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/06/episode_sixteen.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0016_Great_Expectations/PD_Episode_0016_-_Great_Expectations.mp3you couldn't make this stuff up if you triedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/WC5hnBuKSSQ/you_couldnt_mak.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Sun, 27 May 2007 07:08:14 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-34567182

So, I entered "purl diving" in the "How will you be defined in the dictionary?" quiz that's making the rounds, and here's what it turned up:

purl diving --
[noun]:

An immortal

'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

Seriously, that's what it spat back at me. I wish...

Speaking of the podcast, there'll be another episode out soon -- I'm just juggling a lot of balls these days as well as sharing computer time with the Tech Guy, so there hasn't been a good moment to sit down and record.  But soon...

]]>So, I entered "purl diving" in the "How will you be defined in the dictionary?" quiz that's making the rounds, and here's what it turned up: purl diving -- [noun]: An immortal 'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com Seriously, that's what it spat back at me. I wish... Speaking of the podcast, there'll be another episode out soon -- I'm just juggling a lot of balls these days as well as sharing computer time with the Tech Guy, so there hasn't been a good moment to sit down and record. But soon...http://www.purldiving.com/2007/05/you_couldnt_mak.htmlEpisode Fifteen: White Coral Bellshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/UZtmqQ68tWk/episode_fifteen.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Tue, 01 May 2007 13:23:11 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-33534930

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Shownotes:

White coral bells upon a slender stalk
Lilies-of-the valley deck my garden walk
Oh don't you wish that you could hear them ring?
That will only happen when the fairies sing.

The prodigal podcaster returns with thoughts of springtime, Paris, and the May flowers brought forth by April showers.

Audio:

Sound samples used in this episode:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"Ce Moys de May"  (15th century song in Old French by Guillaume Dufay) performed by Shira Kammen on her album The Almanac from Magnatune.com

Additional Links:

Maiglöckchen – Variationen eines traditionellen Strickmusters.  ISBN 3-8334-1337-9.  (Scroll down the page to find the link to the book -- there is English language information on Dorothea Fischer's site.  I ordered my copy through amazon.de

P.S.  I see a "Heidetuch" in my knitting future...

]]>Download Episode Fifteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 9:36 - File size 8.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: White coral bells upon a slender stalk Lilies-of-the valley deck my garden walk Oh don't you wish that you could hear them ring? That will only happen when the fairies sing. The prodigal podcaster returns with thoughts of springtime, Paris, and the May flowers brought forth by April showers. Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Ce Moys de May" (15th century song in Old French by Guillaume Dufay) performed by Shira Kammen on her album The Almanac from Magnatune.com Additional Links: Maiglöckchen – Variationen eines traditionellen Strickmusters. ISBN 3-8334-1337-9. (Scroll down the page to find the link to the book -- there is English language information on Dorothea Fischer's site. I ordered my copy through amazon.de P.S. I see a "Heidetuch" in my knitting future...noDownload Episode Fifteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 9:36 - File size 8.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis Katherine MatthewsDownload Episode Fifteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 9:36 - File size 8.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: White coral bells upon a slender stalk Lilies-of-the valley deck my garden walk Oh don't you wish that you could hear them ring? That will only happen when the fairies sing. The prodigal podcaster returns with thoughts of springtime, Paris, and the May flowers brought forth by April showers. Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Ce Moys de May" (15th century song in Old French by Guillaume Dufay) performed by Shira Kammen on her album The Almanac from Magnatune.com Additional Links: Maiglöckchen – Variationen eines traditionellen Strickmusters. ISBN 3-8334-1337-9. (Scroll down the page to find the link to the book -- there is English language information on Dorothea Fischer's site. I ordered my copy through amazon.de P.S. I see a "Heidetuch" in my knitting future...knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/05/episode_fifteen.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0015_White_Coral_Bells/PD_Episode_0015_-_White_Coral_Bells.mp3Episode Fourteen: Make It At Home For Nothinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/kBqY3_Xy-Sg/episode_fourtee.htmlRelatively Obscure Knit Sightingspurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Sat, 07 Apr 2007 11:44:13 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-32455322

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Shownotes:

"Who are you waiting for?  I'm right here..."

So begins the title song for the Bollywood film, "Main Hoon Na".  Today's Purl Diving is an all singing, all dancing, all knitting extravaganza!

Audio:

Sound samples used in this episode:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

All film clips are from "Main Hoon Na" -- India, 2004.  Directed by Farah Khan.  (I've used these under the terms of "fair dealing", and if you're curious to see the film, it's available on DVD from Amazon.com)

Music featured in this episode:

"You"  by the Indian rock band Pralay (via the Podsafe Music Network)

Additional Links:

A Canadian Bollywood movie: "Bollywood/Hollywood" -- Canada, 2002.  Directed by Deepa Mehta.

]]>Download Episode Fourteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 15:07 - File size 13.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: "Who are you waiting for? I'm right here..." So begins the title song for the Bollywood film, "Main Hoon Na". Today's Purl Diving is an all singing, all dancing, all knitting extravaganza! Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project All film clips are from "Main Hoon Na" -- India, 2004. Directed by Farah Khan. (I've used these under the terms of "fair dealing", and if you're curious to see the film, it's available on DVD from Amazon.com) Music featured in this episode: "You" by the Indian rock band Pralay (via the Podsafe Music Network) Additional Links: A Canadian Bollywood movie: "Bollywood/Hollywood" -- Canada, 2002. Directed by Deepa Mehta.noDownload Episode Fourteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 15:07 - File size 13.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg VorbKatherine MatthewsDownload Episode Fourteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 15:07 - File size 13.9 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: "Who are you waiting for? I'm right here..." So begins the title song for the Bollywood film, "Main Hoon Na". Today's Purl Diving is an all singing, all dancing, all knitting extravaganza! Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project All film clips are from "Main Hoon Na" -- India, 2004. Directed by Farah Khan. (I've used these under the terms of "fair dealing", and if you're curious to see the film, it's available on DVD from Amazon.com) Music featured in this episode: "You" by the Indian rock band Pralay (via the Podsafe Music Network) Additional Links: A Canadian Bollywood movie: "Bollywood/Hollywood" -- Canada, 2002. Directed by Deepa Mehta.knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/04/episode_fourtee.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0014_Make_It_At_Home/PD_Episode_0014_-_Make_It_At_Home_For_Nothing.mp3Episode Thirteen: Rated PGhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/SK42SneUnhQ/episode_thirtee.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:57:36 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-31946934

Click to download MP3 Download Episode Thirteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 11:46 - File size 10.8 MB)

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Shownotes:

In this episode of Purl Diving, we go where no knitter has gone before;  we leap tall stereotypes with a single bound; we -- we -- well, we feel good.  Pretty Good, in fact.  So good that we had to come up with yet another knitting acronym -- the PGK.  Listen to the episode to find out more...

Audio:

Sound samples used in this episode:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Waves on a beach sample created by gadzooks from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"Ovelha Negra (Black sheep)"  by Anamar, provided courtesy Magnatune (the "We are not evil" people).

]]>Download Episode Thirteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 11:46 - File size 10.8 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: In this episode of Purl Diving, we go where no knitter has gone before; we leap tall stereotypes with a single bound; we -- we -- well, we feel good. Pretty Good, in fact. So good that we had to come up with yet another knitting acronym -- the PGK. Listen to the episode to find out more... Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Waves on a beach sample created by gadzooks from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Ovelha Negra (Black sheep)" by Anamar, provided courtesy Magnatune (the "We are not evil" people).noDownload Episode Thirteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 11:46 - File size 10.8 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg VorbKatherine MatthewsDownload Episode Thirteen ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 11:46 - File size 10.8 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: In this episode of Purl Diving, we go where no knitter has gone before; we leap tall stereotypes with a single bound; we -- we -- well, we feel good. Pretty Good, in fact. So good that we had to come up with yet another knitting acronym -- the PGK. Listen to the episode to find out more... Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Waves on a beach sample created by gadzooks from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Ovelha Negra (Black sheep)" by Anamar, provided courtesy Magnatune (the "We are not evil" people).knitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/03/episode_thirtee.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0013_Rated_PG/PD_Episode_0013_-_Rated_PG.mp3Gobsmackedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/sA7-yoBQ3Ls/gobsmacked.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:15:58 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-31503402

Hmm... this was a completely unexpected event:
Fb_stats_20070311_500_subs

Yup, you read right -- that's 504 subscribers, as reported by FeedBurner.  Please indulge me while I bask in the glory while it lasts... before the inevitable drop.

But now I really, really, really want to go to Podcasters Across Borders in June.  Please, Universe, make it so... registration opens next week, so a miracle right now would be much appreciated.

]]>Hmm... this was a completely unexpected event: Yup, you read right -- that's 504 subscribers, as reported by FeedBurner. Please indulge me while I bask in the glory while it lasts... before the inevitable drop. But now I really, really, really want to go to Podcasters Across Borders in June. Please, Universe, make it so... registration opens next week, so a miracle right now would be much appreciated.http://www.purldiving.com/2007/03/gobsmacked.htmlPurl Diving now on Podcast Alleyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/j13oK_KNyxE/purl_diving_now.htmlpurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:18:34 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-31431400

Purl Diving has been added to the podcast directory at Podcast Alley:

My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-a6d15e1c9e01eb6a5b999c61cbeb545d}

]]>Purl Diving has been added to the podcast directory at Podcast Alley: My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-a6d15e1c9e01eb6a5b999c61cbeb545d}http://www.purldiving.com/2007/03/purl_diving_now.htmlEpisode Twelve: Big Knithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/sSNdsbQbh0s/episode_twelve_.htmlKnitting Soundscapepurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Sun, 04 Mar 2007 18:01:35 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-31158600

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Shownotes:

Episode 12 is a kind of knitting sound-scape.  Of a sorts.  Kind of.  Purl Diving knits at the Oscars.

Audio:

Sound samples used in this episode:

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Cinema projector sample looped under soundscape created by jlozano  from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"Only in the Movies"  by Caroline Hetherton on Podsafe Music Network.

Additional Links:

The Stig

]]>Download Episode Twelve ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 12:00 - File size 11.0 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: Episode 12 is a kind of knitting sound-scape. Of a sorts. Kind of. Purl Diving knits at the Oscars. Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Cinema projector sample looped under soundscape created by jlozano from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Only in the Movies" by Caroline Hetherton on Podsafe Music Network. Additional Links: The StignoDownload Episode Twelve ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 12:00 - File size 11.0 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg VorbisKatherine MatthewsDownload Episode Twelve ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 12:00 - File size 11.0 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive Shownotes: Episode 12 is a kind of knitting sound-scape. Of a sorts. Kind of. Purl Diving knits at the Oscars. Audio: Sound samples used in this episode: Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Cinema projector sample looped under soundscape created by jlozano from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Only in the Movies" by Caroline Hetherton on Podsafe Music Network. Additional Links: The Stigknitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/03/episode_twelve_.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0012_Big_Knit/PD_Episode_0012_-_Big_Knit.mp3Episode Eleven: The Knitter's Madeleinehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/podcast/purl_diving/~3/mKEaFF8EvlU/episode_eleven_.htmlKnitter's Madeleinepurldiving@purldiving.com (Katherine Matthews)Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:36:06 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-30493700

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In this episode of Purl Diving, we experience a small blast from the past, courtesy of Marcel Proust, his tea, and most of all, his madeleine.

If you have your own Knitter's Madeleine that you'd care to share in a future episode of Purl Diving, please drop me a note, either in the comments or via email.  If you have a microphone connected to your computer, you can also leave me an audio message of up to 3 minutes in length using the Odeo link in the sidebar.

Audio

Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak  from The Freesound Project

Music featured in this episode:

"Gigue L'angloise": Suite In G Minor: Le Troisième Livre De Pieces De Viole (1711) by Marin Marais, performed by Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks.

"Sonnerie de Ste. Geneviève du Mont de Paris"(1723)  by Marin Marais, performed by Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks.

Additional Links:

Proustian references:

  • Du Côté de Chez Swann by Marcel Proust (original French text on Project Gutenberg site)
  • Swann's Way by Marcel Proust (English translation on Project Gutenberg site)
  • In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu) article about Proust's novel (of which Swann is Volume 1) that contains the famous passage about his madeleine and the memories evoked by it.
  • Involuntary Memory (a Proustian concept) article on Wikipedia

All about madeleines:

  • Madeleines Recipe (with a good picture of freshly baked madeleines) by Stephanie Jaworski at Joyofbaking.com

Music for this episode courtesy of Magnatune

]]>Download Episode Eleven ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 15:41 - File size 14.4 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive In this episode of Purl Diving, we experience a small blast from the past, courtesy of Marcel Proust, his tea, and most of all, his madeleine. If you have your own Knitter's Madeleine that you'd care to share in a future episode of Purl Diving, please drop me a note, either in the comments or via email. If you have a microphone connected to your computer, you can also leave me an audio message of up to 3 minutes in length using the Odeo link in the sidebar. Audio Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Gigue L'angloise": Suite In G Minor: Le Troisième Livre De Pieces De Viole (1711) by Marin Marais, performed by Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks. "Sonnerie de Ste. Geneviève du Mont de Paris"(1723) by Marin Marais, performed by Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks. Additional Links: Proustian references: Du Côté de Chez Swann by Marcel Proust (original French text on Project Gutenberg site) Swann's Way by Marcel Proust (English translation on Project Gutenberg site) In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu) article about Proust's novel (of which Swann is Volume 1) that contains the famous passage about his madeleine and the memories evoked by it. Involuntary Memory (a Proustian concept) article on Wikipedia All about madeleines: Madeleines Recipe (with a good picture of freshly baked madeleines) by Stephanie Jaworski at Joyofbaking.com Music for this episode courtesy of MagnatunenoDownload Episode Eleven ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 15:41 - File size 14.4 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg VorbisKatherine MatthewsDownload Episode Eleven ( 128Kbps MP3 - Length 15:41 - File size 14.4 MB) ( To download: PC Peoples use Right-click + Save [ Target | Link ] As... / Mac Peoples use Alt-Click ) 64Kbps MP3 (smaller than 128Kbps MP3 but lower audio quality) & Ogg Vorbis format (please check your player for compatibility) audio files available on Internet Archive In this episode of Purl Diving, we experience a small blast from the past, courtesy of Marcel Proust, his tea, and most of all, his madeleine. If you have your own Knitter's Madeleine that you'd care to share in a future episode of Purl Diving, please drop me a note, either in the comments or via email. If you have a microphone connected to your computer, you can also leave me an audio message of up to 3 minutes in length using the Odeo link in the sidebar. Audio Water/wave sample under intro created by pushtobreak from The Freesound Project Music featured in this episode: "Gigue L'angloise": Suite In G Minor: Le Troisième Livre De Pieces De Viole (1711) by Marin Marais, performed by Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks. "Sonnerie de Ste. Geneviève du Mont de Paris"(1723) by Marin Marais, performed by Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks. Additional Links: Proustian references: Du Côté de Chez Swann by Marcel Proust (original French text on Project Gutenberg site) Swann's Way by Marcel Proust (English translation on Project Gutenberg site) In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu) article about Proust's novel (of which Swann is Volume 1) that contains the famous passage about his madeleine and the memories evoked by it. Involuntary Memory (a Proustian concept) article on Wikipedia All about madeleines: Madeleines Recipe (with a good picture of freshly baked madeleines) by Stephanie Jaworski at Joyofbaking.com Music for this episode courtesy of Magnatuneknitting,podcast,fibre,arts,fiber,arts,knit,knittermknitters,pillow,book,pillowcasthttp://www.purldiving.com/2007/02/episode_eleven_.htmlhttp://www.archive.org/download/Purl_Diving_Episode_0011_The_Knitter.s_Madeleine/PD_Episode_0011_-_The_Knitter.s_Madeleine.mp3Copyright © 2006 Katherine Matthews -- some rights reserved cc by-nc-nd/2.5/CanadaKatherine Matthewsnonadult