While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04   Welcome   It is a short episode today, but I could not resist the opportunity to turn on the microphone twelve years to the day since this day only comes around every four years!  Thank you for joining me on this journey for the past TWELVE years exactly. What a ride it has been!   Drive    Crochet Granny Square Blanket - no pattern, just making squares and attaching together.  Tight Join as You Go - Video 1 and Video 2     Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones  OMG Socks in Woolens and Nosh self striping    Road Trips    Shanalines Designs KAL - March 1 - May 31  I mentioned these patterns from Shana's designs:   Drawn Together   Modular Kit Bowl   Recalibrate   Air Hugs Knit for Food    Come Find Me on the Interwebs     Instagram – ndjen04  Making – ndjen04  Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast  Twitter – @CommuterKnitter  Facebook – Commuter Knitter  Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com  Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 129 - Leap Day Podiversary!!

While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04   Welcome   Thank you for bearing with me in an unexpected nearly-year-long hiatus! Life got in the way of the podcast and knitting, but alas I am back to catch up and share my projects with you.   You’ve Arrived At Your Destination    Cover Story - one for A and one for Carlos  Sunny Swoncho by Olga Putano Designs  Legacy Fiber Artz    Compass by Tin Can Knits  Lolabean Yarn Co.  Kim Dyes Yarn    World's Simplest Knits by Tin Can Knits  Annie Bucket Hat by Alexandra Tavel (Two of Wands)   Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde        Drive    Annie Bucket Hat by Alexandra Tavel (Two of Wands)   Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones   Drawn Together by Shanalines Designs  Crochet Squares     Road Trips    Fiber Festival of New England   Fiber Community Fundraiser for FearLESS Living Fund to benefit The Blind Center of NV hosted by Boston Jen  Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool - class with Shanalines Designs    Your Mileage May Vary    The girls have been doing their own crafting  Cotton Tail Farm - bookmark loom kits  Potholder Loom from Harrisville Designs  Sentro Knitting Machine        Come Find Me on the Interwebs     Instagram – ndjen04  Making – ndjen04  Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast  Twitter – @CommuterKnitter  Facebook – Commuter Knitter  Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com  Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 128 - Putting on my Oxygen Mask First

While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04   Welcome   Thank you to everyone who has been on this ELEVEN year podcasting journey with me! It has been quite the adventure with lots of bumps along the way, but I appreciate each and every one of you who has downloaded, listened, shared, or otherwise connected with me through the podcast over the years. Take a quick trip down memory lane as I reflect back on that first episode!       You’ve Arrived At Your Destination    Basic Children's Poncho for Z  Shaina Bilow  Bella Filato Studio    Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici    Drive    Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits   Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones         Road Trips    Vogue Knitting Live in NYC - February 9-12  Shanalines Designs KAL 2023 - March 1-May 31 - Details on Shana's Instagram page with links to her Discord  Knit-for-Food Knit-a-thon - March 26th  Connecticut Sheep and Wool - April 29th - North Haven Fairgrounds  I mention Cece's Wool Instagram page with the baby Jacob sheep!    Your Mileage May Vary    Working on my own crafting space - finally!    Come Find Me on the Interwebs     Instagram – ndjen04  Making – ndjen04  Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast  Twitter – @CommuterKnitter  Facebook – Commuter Knitter  Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com  Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com     

Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 127 - Eleven!

While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04   You’ve Arrived At Your Destination    Basic Children's Poncho for A  Shaina Bilow  Legacy Fiber Artz      Drive    Basic Children's Poncho for Z  Bella Filato Studio    Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits  Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici    Road Trips    Vogue Knitting Live in NYC - February 9-12  Knit-for-Food Knit-a-thon - March 26th  Laura Nelkin's interview with Fiber Chats      Trip Planner     Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones    Your Mileage May Vary    Getting Purly With It with Nancy Ricci  Why I Knit with Dr. Mia Hobbs   Knitting PT  Hey Brown Berry    Creative Seed  Patreon  Podcast feed of back episodes    The Black Sheep Knitter  Stitches and Starlight    Come Find Me on the Interwebs     Instagram – ndjen04  Making – ndjen04  Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast  Twitter – @CommuterKnitter  Facebook – Commuter Knitter  Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com  Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com     

Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 126 - Connecting All the Dots

While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination  Dear Great Pumpkin socks by Woolens and Nosh  Drive  Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici Aurora’s Cover Story Blanket Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits  Road Trips  Vogue Knitting Live in NYC – February 9-12  Offroading  Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery – Once Upon a Time Sampler Disney Family A to Z YouTube channel where we have been (sporadically) posting our Disney trip videos  Your Mileage May Vary  I discuss my journey to finding the right needles for me  Come Find Me on the Interwebs  Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 125 - Back So Soon??

While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination/Rearview Mirror Recent FOs:  The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits out of DK leftovers and a Care Bears mini skein box from PassionKnits Yarn Exoskeleton by Shana Cohen  Magpie Fibers Swanky DK Fiber Society 22 Shirley Brian Yarn – Deconstructed Fade – Don’t Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self! Maple Roots Creative Stitch Markers   Dog Star by Tin Can Knits out of Farmer’s Daughter Fibers and LolaBean Yarn Co. Zelda’s Cover Story Blanket Advent Socks from Woolens and Nosh Halloween Socks from 2014 Spring Forward Socks from 2015  Drive  Aurora’s Cover Story Blanket Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits Dear Great Pumpkin socks by Woolens and Nosh Reignbeaux by Yelley Knits  Seismic Yarn – Butter Sock DK – Pretty Pretty Princess Minis La Bien Aimée – Aimée’s Sweater    Trip Planner  I discuss some of my possibilities for this year: I hope to bring back some very old WIPs including my Oranje, Carlos’s Double Knit scarf, and a doll from a Susan B Anderson Vogue Knitting class I took with BostonJen in 2015! I mention:  A DK version of Kay Jones’ Jelly Roll Blanket inspired by Chelsea of the Legacy Knitz Podcast Another Cover Story blanket Frequency by Tina Tse V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman Knitosophy in Treehouse Knits Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed A bigger Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano Designs   The reel where Aurora volunteers me to knit sweaters for her whole first grade class:  Come Find Me on the Interwebs  Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 124 - Possibilities for 2023!

Please note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website or have directed you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites. You’ve Arrived At Your Destination  Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano Designs  LolaBean Yarn Co. in Salt Water Taffy, Jam on It, and Strawberry Milk Note – while I was checking links for the show notes, I noticed that Olga does not have all of her patterns listed on her Etsy shop. The rest are via Ravelry.   Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague  Legacy Fiber Artz in Hocus Pocus AdoreKnit progress keeper      Drive  I talk about the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party make-along Exoskeleton by Shana Cohen  Magpie Fibers Swanky DK Fiber Society 22 Shirley Brian Yarn – Deconstructed Fade – Don’t Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self! Maple Roots Creative Stitch Markers   Halloween socks  OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Woolens and Nosh – Dear Great Pumpkin  Twin Mountain Handcrafts stitch markers   In my excitement to podcast, I totally forgot to mention the scrappy mittens I am making for the girls. I finished the first one for Aurora out of various DK leftovers from sweaters I’ve knitted for the girls over the years. Zelda’s will be knit out of DK minis from the Passion Knits Yarn Care Bear box. I am using The World’s Simplest Mittens pattern from Tin Can Knits    Road Trips I talk about my day with Aurora at the NY Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY two weeks ago. We will try to attend the New England Fiber Festival on Saturday, November 5th   Off-roading For those in the US, please remember to cast your ballots on or by Tuesday, November 8th. Using our voices is more important than ever. Come Find Me on the Interwebs  Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter Podcast – WFH Edition – Episode 123 – Where my Memory is Shaky

Please note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites.   You've Arrived At Your Destination    One Twisted Tree - One Twisted Summer Socks  Megan Williams OMG Heel    Semantics - Shana Cohen  Explorer Knits    Shawlography - Stephen West  LolaBean Yarn Co.  Kenyarn  Suburban Stitcher  Teal Torch Knits    Encanto Socks - Five Borough Yarns  Dog Star - Tin Can Knits   LolaBean Yarn Co. - Pinto Bean  Kenyarn Stratus DK          Drive    Mini Zelda Crop by  Olga Putano  LolaBean Yarn Co.  Three Color Colorwork Video  Color Dominance - Ysolda  Color work - Tin Can Knits    Spring Forward Socks - Linda Welsh - Knitty  One Twisted Tree - Disco Lemonade    Reignbeaux by Yelly Knits  Seismic Yarn - Butter Sock DK - Pretty Pretty Princess Minis  La Bien Aimée - Aimée's Sweater      Road Trips    Lady Dye Yarns - Craftivist Craft Nights  September 17 - 12:00 pm -  Follow Up to 2019 Conversation    Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party - September 23, 2022 - February 13, 2023  NY Sheep and Wool Festival - October 15-16, 2022  Vogue Knitting Live - February 9-12, 2023    Off-roading    Cricut crafting for our Disney Vacation  Disney Family A to Z - Instagram, YouTube    Your Mileage May Vary    I ramble on a bit about where I track my projects. Recently re-discovered the Making app to track projects and connect with fellow makers    Come Find Me on the Interwebs     Instagram – ndjen04  Making – ndjen04  Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast  Twitter – @CommuterKnitter  Facebook – Commuter Knitter  Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com  Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 122 - I Am Back!!

Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites.   You've Arrived at Your Destination      Basic Children's Poncho by Shaina Bilow - note, in the episode I mentioned that this was a Ravelry download and I was not sure whether Shaina had this available elsewhere. I am happy to report that the pattern IS available as a free download directly from Shaina's website. This is NOT a Ravelry link.  Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope Project page (this is for Z's version - still need a page for A's)       Drive        Semantics  Explorer Knits - The Wild Within (variegated) and Untamed (semi-solid)   Cover Story - Lion Brand  I purchased my two cakes at  Joann Thank you to Sue and Chelsea from Legacy Fiber Artz for the inspiration!   Vanilla socks in One Twisted Tree (retired) - Megan Williams OMG Heel I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits  Seismic Yarns Mini Set La Bien Aimee in Aimee's Sweater          Road Trips    Stitches West and Maryland Sheep and Wool happened in person and looked like both were a great time! Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - this weekend (5/12-15)  June 9-12 NYC - August 4-7 (in person)   Stitches at Home - this weekend (5/13-15)  June 11-12, 18-19   NYS Sheep and Wool (Rhinebeck) - October 15-16    Trip Planner    Planning for Stash Dash with The Knit Girllls (5/27 - August) Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party (starting 5/30 through 7/31)            Backseat Drivers   The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode.   Come Find me on the Interwebs    Instagram – ndjen04 Making - ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 121 - Keeping Up the Knitting Momentum

Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites.   You've Arrived at Your Destination     Musselburgh for Carlos - Knit Picks Felici - Psychedelic Sunset  My project page here on my website   Like Candy by Stephanie Lotven - Telly Bean Knits  Knit Style Yarns - Haunted Mansion Mini Skein Set My project page    Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs)  My project page    Comfort Fade Cardi - Treehouse Knits DK - Coco Collection  Carnation   Offrenda Land of the Living Remember Me My project page    Basic Children's Poncho by Shaina Bilow - note, in the episode I mentioned that this was a Ravelry download and I was not sure whether Shaina had this available elsewhere. I am happy to report that the pattern IS available as a free download directly from Shaina's website. This is NOT a Ravelry link.  Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope Project page          Drive    Semantics - new cast on!  Explorer Knits - The Wild Within (variegated) and Untamed (semi-solid)   I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits  Seismic Yarns Mini Set La Bien Aimee in Aimee's Sweater      Road Trips    For those heading to Stitches West - have a wonderful and safe time!    Your Mileage May Vary    Overcoming hurdles and roadblocks in our making, and how to find motivation when projects get stuck    I wrap up this episode with thoughts around how to balance the heaviness of world events with taking action and taking care of oneself.   Backseat Drivers   The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode.   Come Find me on the Interwebs    Instagram – ndjen04 Making - ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 120 - Happy 10-Year Podiversary to Me!!

Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.   You've Arrived at Your Destination    Musselburgh times TWO! Like Candy by Stephanie Lotven - Telly Bean Knits  Knit Circus - We Scare Because We Care Shirley Brian Yarn - Don't Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self One Twisted Tree - The Only Water in the Forest Tucker Woods - Wineberry (CT Sheep & Wool 2011)       Drive    Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11  Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs)     Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography Musselburgh - Knit Picks Felici Psychedelic Rainbow  Comfort Fade Cardi - Treehouse Knits DK - Coco Collection  Carnation Offrenda Land of the Living Remember Me   Annie Bucket Hat by Two of Wands Alexandra Tavel    Rearview Mirror    I take a look back at my completed projects from 2021    Trip Planner    I look ahead to my knitting plans and (loose!) goals for 2022 I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits. The KAL starts on 1/2/2022    Backseat Drivers   The twins say "Happy New Year!", but do not make an appearance this episode.   Come Find me on the Interwebs    Instagram – ndjen04 Making - ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter WFH - 119 - Hope This Cup of Tea Kicks in Soon!

Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.   You've Arrived at Your Destination       Fibernymph Dyeworks - The Elves Were in the Eggnog (from last year's Pigskin Party) Tina Tse – Wavelength  La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle       Drive    Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11 Hocus Pocus Socks by Legacy Fiber Artz Fancy Schmancy Pumpkins DK Socks from Woolens and Nosh  Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs)        Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography       Road Trips    Wool and Folk Indie Untangled Cakepalooza NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - registration is open for the November event November 11-14  December 9-12 I recap my classes and the lectures/events I attended for the October Virtual Knitting Live Two Colour Fisherman's Rib with Mina Phillip Beginning Brioche with Faina Goberstein          Stitches At Home - November 6-7; 13-14    Backseat Drivers   The twins say "hello", but do not make an appearance this episode.   Come Find me on the Interwebs    Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter Podcast - Episode 118 - For Old Time's Sake

Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.   You've Arrived at Your Destination    Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards - finished 2nd sock on 8/11/2021   My sock drawer reel   Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague - Gauge Dye Works  Solar System      A little girl stole her mother's freshly knitted striped hat    Vanilla Sock - One Week Sock Challenge - Julie Ann Knitter and Earthtones Girl Denise.  Geektastic Fibers - Trapper Keepers and Pencil Boxes        A new pair of stripey socks    Drive    Another Musselburgh in Voolenvine Blitzed in Lady Hulk (discontinued) Fibernymph Dyeworks - The Elves Were in the Eggnog (from last year's Pigskin Party) Halloween Socks -  Simply Socks Yarn Co. Poste Yarn Striping - Elm Street (from October 2014!!) Tina Tse – Wavelength  La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle   Ann Weaver - Oranje (Knitty.com)  Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter in Tea Tray (grey) and and Cherry Tarts      Road Trips    Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - taking a break in August and will resume September 9-12 Stitches At Home - September 11-12; 18-19 Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11 NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021  Cider Donut Map of New England    Your Mileage May Vary/Trip Planner    I mention projects I am planning for the Pigskin Party:   Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) V-Back Tee DK by Knitosophy  La Bien Aimée - Aimée's Sweater Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope Madelinetosh DK - GG Loves Orange LolaBean Yarn Co. - Rumplestiltskin Hay Hideaway, Magic Yarnstalk, Calming, Tangled Tower The Yarn and Us - Plum Jam          Yarn for V-Back Tee    Hocus Pocus Socks by Legacy Fiber Artz  DK Socks from Woolens and Nosh  Comfort Fade Cardigan by Andrea Mowry   Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography I discuss finding the "right" project for any situation    Backseat Drivers   The twins share their current projects with a bit of podcasting before bed     The girls say "hi!"   Come Find me on the Interwebs    Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 117 - Where Did August Go?

Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.   You've Arrived at Your Destination    Regia – Arne & Carlos – Moon Night – US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!)     Drive    Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague - Gauge Dye Works  Solar System Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards Vanilla Sock - One Twisted Tree - One Twisted Summer   Soxploration The Shadow Wrap Heel   Tina Tse – Wavelength  La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle      Road Trips    August Events:  Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - taking a break in August and will resume September 9-12 Stitches At Home - August 6-8, 2021   NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021    Your Mileage May Vary    I discuss finding the "right" tools for your projects    Backseat Drivers   The twins do not join me this time, but say hello!   Come Find me on the Interwebs    Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 116 - Recharging My Own Batteries

Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues.   You've Arrived at Your Destination    Finally finished the mate to the Patons Kroy Blue Striped Ragg first sock that I knitted during Stash Dash 2015.  A huge thank you to Boston Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast for the encouragement and for being my knitting buddy!    Scalloped Potholder     Drive    Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards  Boston Jen’s Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio       Tina Tse – Wavelength  La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle       Regia - Arne & Carlos - Moon Night - US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!) Spring Forward Socks - One Twisted Tree - Disco Lemonade    Road Trips    July Events:  Stitches at Home – July 10-11; 17-18, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - July 15-18, 2021 Fiber World - July 22-25, 2021   NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021    Trip Planner and Your Mileage May Vary   I ramble a bit about being a process knitter vs. a product knitter - having lots of WIPs or focusing on one project at a time. I mention some plans for upcoming projects:  Regia – Arne & Carlos – Moon Night – US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!)     Musselburgh by Ysolda - Gauge Dye Works Solar System Recalibrate Top by Shana Cohen (Shanalines Designs) V-Back Tee and V-Back Tee DK by Jamie Hoffman (Knitosophy) Sea Glass Tee by Selena (dankfiber) and Abbye (abbyeknits) - Wool & Pine Designs Peek-a-boo Cuff Socks - Stephanie @edible.thoughts.makes    Backseat Drivers   The twins do not join me this time, but say hello!   Come Find me on the Interwebs    Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 115 - I'm Just a Knitter Who Loves Her Yarn and Her Needles

You've Arrived at Your Destination    One Week Sock Challenge - Julie Ann Lebouthillier (JulieAnnKnitter - Twin Stitches Designs) and Denise DeSantis (Earthtones Girl)  OMG Heel - Fibernymph Dye Works - Bedazzled - Punt! 256 meters for Stash Dash I mention Denise's new sock pattern -  Soxploration The Shadow Wrap Heel          Drive    Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards  Boston Jen’s Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio   Regia - Arne & Carlos - Moon Night - US 0 2.0mm (Started during Pigskin Party 2015!) Spring Forward Socks - One Twisted Tree - Disco Lemonade        Tina Tse – Wavelength  La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle         Check Engine Light/Road Maps    Color Dominance:  Article from Interweave:  Understanding Yarn Dominance Video from Knit Picks       Flicking - video from Knitting Expat Podcast    Road Trips    July Events:  Stitches at Home – July 10-11; 17-18, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - July 15-18, 2021 Fiber World - July 22-25, 2021   NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021    Backseat Drivers   The twins join me after the music to talk about their current knitting projects   Come Find me on the Interwebs    Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 114 - Socks Everywhere!

You've Arrived at Your Destination   Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry    Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean  Bean & Olive (pink) Forgiveness (grey) Calming (blue)   Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK – Rock Creek Park (teal)    Drive    Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards  Boston Jen’s Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio     Tina Tse – Wavelength  La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle       Stephen West – Painting Honeycombs Shawl  Dragonfly Fibers – Dragon Sock – Dr. Frankenstein (May 2013 club colorway)  Kate stepped away from Dragonfly in 2019. In 2020, Amy from Canon Hand Dyes and Lisa from White Birch Fiber Arts bought the business   Knit Style Yarns – Trendy Sock Minis – Party at the Mansion Stephen's YouTube Tutorial for Painting Honeycombs      Road Trips    May Events: I thoroughly enjoyed the May virtual events I attended  Stitches at Home – May 15/16 and May 22/23, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live – May 13-16, 2021 Indie Spotlight – May 14-16       June Events:  Stitches at Home – June 11 - 13, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live – June 10-13, 2021       July Events:  Stitches at Home – July 10-11; 17-18, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - July 15-18, 2021 Fiber World - July 22-25, 2021      Your Mileage May Vary   I discuss my own yarn shopping habits   Backseat Drivers   The twins join me for sound checks with my new microphone   Come Find me on the Interwebs    Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 113 - A Friday Afternoon Chat

Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry  Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean  Bean & Olive (pink) Forgiveness (grey) Calming (blue)  Black Mountain Yarn Shop     Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal)     Vanilla Sock - Patons Kroy - Fern Rose Jaquards  Boston Jen's Patreon Page for Down Cellar Studio  Trip Planning I talk about planning for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party and other Summertime Make-alongs  Stephen West - Painting Honeycombs Shawl  Dragonfly Fibers - Dragon Sock - Dr. Frankenstein (May 2013 club colorway)  Kate stepped away from Dragonfly in 2019. In 2020, Amy from Canon Hand Dyes and Lisa from White Birch Fiber Arts bought the business   Knit Style Yarns - Trendy Sock Minis - Party at the Mansion     Penny by Tin Can Knits  La Bien Aimée -  Merino DK - Aimée's Sweater     Tina Tse - Wavelength  La Bien Aimée - Merino DK - Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. - Studio DK - Observatory Circle    Road Trips  Stitches at Home - May 15/16 and May 22/23, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - May 13-16, 2021  Fridays with Felicia Keynote with Clara Parkes After Hours with Kristy Glass - Chelsea & Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz, Jasmin & Gigi of the Knitmore Girls, and Helen & Aleah - mother/daughter design duo   Indie Spotlight - May 14-16  Guest Podcasters/Vloggers - Knitmores, Caleisha from Quirky Monday Podcast Designer Spotlight Panels - Saturday & Sunday Dear Scratch Live with Jessica and Karen from Scratch Supply Co./Make Good Podcast    Your Mileage May Vary I discuss various knitting trends that started to emerge while I was on the sidelines - mohair, minis, and speckled yarn Backseat Drivers The twins share a joke from the Spark Shorts Purl (Disney+) and talk a little about an episode of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Amazon Prime) Come Find me on the Interwebs  Instagram - ndjen04 Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.com

Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 112 - Discombobulated by Technical Difficulties

Please note - none of the links are to pages on Ravelry.com due to accessibility issues currently present on the site as of the time of this recording.   Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry   Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean     Bean & Olive (pink)   Forgiveness (grey)   Calming (blue)     Black Mountain Yarn Shop       Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal)     Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel   Fibernymph Dye Works - Bedazzled - The Elves Were in the Egg Nog   Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel - kid sized   Another Crafty Girl - Twinkle Sock - The Glitch   King of the Forest (Totoro) by Robin Zillman Jacobson   Started this one in January 2015   Holding Cascade 220 double - sapphire    Trip Planning I talk about planning for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party and other Summertime Make-alongs    Road Trips   Enjoying Virtual Events recently:     Espace Tricot Knit Night - Friday, April 9 for Knit City Canada     Gaye Glasspie - GGMadeIt   Julie Asselin   The Grocery Girls   Aimée from La Bien Aimée     Vogue Virtual Knitting Live     Let's Talk Socks - Friday April 16     Denise DeSantis - EarthtonesGirl   Terra Mitchell - Mitchell's Creations   Lara Neel - Sock Architecture   Marceline Smith - Heybrownberry   Stephanie Lu Sinclair - Edible.Thoughts.Makes (IG and YouTube)     Friday's with Felicia - Friday April 16     Felicia Eve from String Thing Studio   Brooklyn General   Argyle Yarn Shop   Woolyn     Keynote with Stephen West - Saturday, April 17     Note I want to knit ALL THE WESTKNITS designs   I mention the Painting Honeycombs collection     After Hours with Kristy Glass - Saturday, April 17 -  LYS Day     Yanwen (Yan) Qian from Forever Yarn Doylestown   Lisa from A Knit Sheep   Aimée from La Bien Aimee   Lizzie from The Mermaids Purl         As I was putting together the show notes after recording, I received the email from VKL that the May event schedule has been set, which you can find here. Registration starts tomorrow, April 21st - perfect timing!     Your Mileage May Vary I continue my discussion from last episode about finding ways to bring knitting back into my every day routines   Backseat Drivers The twins are not joining us on the podcast today, but they say "hello!"   Come Find me on the Interwebs   Instagram - ndjen04   Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast   Twitter - @CommuterKnitter   Facebook - Commuter Knitter   Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com   Show notes - http://commuterknitter.com     e2j8QB7XcHQvThtOgveC

Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 111 - Purposeful Pause

Join me for a mid-week episode of the podcast - Take 3! Please note - none of the links are to pages on Ravelry.com due to accessibility issues currently present on the site as of the time of this recording. You've Arrived At Your Destination North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website  US 4 (3.5mm) and US 6 (4.0mm) needles Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal) and Roland Park (cream) Lolabean Yarn Co.  Pinto Bean - Calming (blue) Soy Bean - Magic Yarnstalk (green)   Wollmeise DK - Feld Maus (brown)  Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry  Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean  Bean & Olive (pink) Forgiveness (grey) Calming (blue)  Black Mountain Yarn Shop     Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal)  Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel  Fibernymph Dye Works  Road Maps I discuss choosing colors for color work knitting and mention Melissa Leapman's Mastering Color Knitting. Your Mileage May Vary I talk about finding one's knitting spark when life is throwing us curveballs - expectedly or unexpectedly. Backseat Drivers Stay tuned after the music for a clip of the twins chatting about knitting. Come Find me on the Interwebs  Instagram - ndjen04 Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes -  http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com   

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