Comments on: Episode 45: SSK http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84 a podcast about knitting Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:46:07 +0200 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Listen as you knit, or sleep, or just relax, or anywhere really « Vic’s Knits http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-12358 Listen as you knit, or sleep, or just relax, or anywhere really « Vic’s Knits Tue, 03 Jul 2007 07:58:35 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84#comment-12358 [...] one I listened to last night was Episode 45 of Cast On.  I can’t remember how I came across this one because I’d actually [...] [...] one I listened to last night was Episode 45 of Cast On.  I can’t remember how I came across this one because I’d actually [...]

]]> By: Linda Schwartz http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-11021 Linda Schwartz Wed, 02 May 2007 16:12:53 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84#comment-11021 Am brand new to listening to pod casts and I LOVE YOURS! Am recommending it to everyone who knits. Questions: On the first episode I listened to (and then lost somehow), you mentioned a bookstore in Wales where you went to at least once a year, one with shelves of knitting books. I'm making my first trip to Wales in September and want to visit the store - could you let me know again where it is and what it's called? We will be in Wales from about 9/13 - 9/20. Are you making any personal appearances during that time? Knitting "things" I should not miss? Would appreciate ANY suggestions. Thanks so much for your podcast! LINDA Am brand new to listening to pod casts and I LOVE YOURS! Am recommending it to everyone who knits. Questions: On the first episode I listened to (and then lost somehow), you mentioned a bookstore in Wales where you went to at least once a year, one with shelves of knitting books. I’m making my first trip to Wales in September and want to visit the store – could you let me know again where it is and what it’s called? We will be in Wales from about 9/13 – 9/20. Are you making any personal appearances during that time? Knitting “things” I should not miss? Would appreciate ANY suggestions. Thanks so much for your podcast! LINDA

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-11020 Jennifer Wed, 02 May 2007 16:09:48 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84#comment-11020 Hello, I am also late in listening to this podcast, as I just discovered knitting ones and am newly hooked, but I too wanted to comment on the knitting-granny issue. I cheered while listening in my car to your statement that there is nothing to be ashamed of in knitting's roots. My mother taught me to crochet at 5 or 6 and to knit when I was in high school, but I really was a crocheter until this year, when I decided it was really time to learn to knit better and to be able to follow knitting patterns because of the finer fabrics that can be achieved with knitting. I'm rambling a bit, I realize, but my point is my mother learned to knit and crochet from her grandmother and great aunt, and then she taught me, and I love feeling like I am connected to my maternal ancestors through this craft that has changed little since they taught my mom. How many creative endeavors can we say that about? It's definitely something I'm very proud of knowing how to do, and I'm prouder still that my mother was the one to teach me how. If I have kids, I will definitely teach them to knit and crochet, so that they can enjoy the satisfaction and wonder that comes from creating objects with one's own hands. Thanks for standing up for our craft! Jennifer Hello,

I am also late in listening to this podcast, as I just discovered knitting ones and am newly hooked, but I too wanted to comment on the knitting-granny issue. I cheered while listening in my car to your statement that there is nothing to be ashamed of in knitting’s roots. My mother taught me to crochet at 5 or 6 and to knit when I was in high school, but I really was a crocheter until this year, when I decided it was really time to learn to knit better and to be able to follow knitting patterns because of the finer fabrics that can be achieved with knitting. I’m rambling a bit, I realize, but my point is my mother learned to knit and crochet from her grandmother and great aunt, and then she taught me, and I love feeling like I am connected to my maternal ancestors through this craft that has changed little since they taught my mom. How many creative endeavors can we say that about? It’s definitely something I’m very proud of knowing how to do, and I’m prouder still that my mother was the one to teach me how. If I have kids, I will definitely teach them to knit and crochet, so that they can enjoy the satisfaction and wonder that comes from creating objects with one’s own hands.

Thanks for standing up for our craft!
Jennifer

]]> By: Devon http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-10999 Devon Tue, 01 May 2007 18:52:47 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84#comment-10999 Hi Brenda! I know I'm a little late commenting on this podcast but I wanted to tell you a few things-- 1) LOVE the show, always! I have been using your "It's an underground sort of thing and I'm not surprised you didn't get the manifesto" line and it's perfect! 2) Another New Jersey girl packing up a bunch of yarn to take to the Interim House! Thanks so much for the info! 3) WHERE can I find that Kimo Watanabe song to download?? I love it but it doesn't seem to be on his site! Can't wait for the next episode, feel good! ~Devon xoxoxo Hi Brenda! I know I’m a little late commenting on this podcast but I wanted to tell you a few things–

1) LOVE the show, always! I have been using your “It’s an underground sort of thing and I’m not surprised you didn’t get the manifesto” line and it’s perfect!

2) Another New Jersey girl packing up a bunch of yarn to take to the Interim House! Thanks so much for the info!

3) WHERE can I find that Kimo Watanabe song to download?? I love it but it doesn’t seem to be on his site!

Can’t wait for the next episode, feel good!

~Devon
xoxoxo

]]> By: Mary E. http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-9148 Mary E. Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:40:33 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84#comment-9148 Brenda, How ironic that I heard about Interim House from you! You are across The Pond from us and Philly is just across the river from South Jersey. In any case, we were able to gather up several bundles of yarn and supplies and hope to donate more on an on-going basis. Love your podcast. Mary E. of South Jersey Knitters Brenda, How ironic that I heard about Interim House from you! You are across The Pond from us and Philly is just across the river from South Jersey. In any case, we were able to gather up several bundles of yarn and supplies and hope to donate more on an on-going basis. Love your podcast.
Mary E. of South Jersey Knitters

]]> By: Knit Nurse http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-7333 Knit Nurse Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:46:17 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84#comment-7333 First time I've heard your podcast, and I will definitely be back for more! Glad to hear your comments about the Guardian piece, really struck a chord. It was a really wasted opportunity. I also thought the 'instructions' on how to knit were guaranteed to frighten newbies off! First time I’ve heard your podcast, and I will definitely be back for more! Glad to hear your comments about the Guardian piece, really struck a chord. It was a really wasted opportunity. I also thought the ‘instructions’ on how to knit were guaranteed to frighten newbies off!

]]> By: AnnaMarie http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-7205 AnnaMarie Sun, 25 Feb 2007 04:46:01 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84#comment-7205 Brenda, It has taken me about two months of listening at work, at home and it's amazing, the podcast that is. So are you. I have finally caught up on all episodes and eagerly await new ones. I am astounded that you managed to do this with untreated thyroid disorder. I have taken Armour for 5 years and have a care provider who treats my *symptoms* rather than the ratty old dont work test results. The difference in my stamina after starting this was a gradual slope up and then one day, I felt good. Really good. Good enough to Cry because I realized how bad I had been feeling. I can only hope that you bypass the sobbing and *just feel good*. Regards Brenda, It has taken me about two months of listening at work, at home and it’s amazing, the podcast that is. So are you. I have finally caught up on all episodes and eagerly await new ones.

I am astounded that you managed to do this with untreated thyroid disorder. I have taken Armour for 5 years and have a care provider who treats my *symptoms* rather than the ratty old dont work test results. The difference in my stamina after starting this was a gradual slope up and then one day, I felt good. Really good. Good enough to Cry because I realized how bad I had been feeling.

I can only hope that you bypass the sobbing and *just feel good*.

Regards

]]> By: Steph http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-7153 Steph Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:40:35 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84#comment-7153 Thanks so much for all your hard work - I just found you and although I have taken about a month to catch up, it has been a lot of fun! With regards to your music, I was really glad to hear Slackstring. They have been one of my favorites ever since they showed up on one of my brother's mountain biking movies. May I suggest Sunday Jen - it is the best one in my opinion! I don't know if the band Tiger Army is available to you - but they are a LOT of fun!! Thanks again, hope you feel better soon! steph Thanks so much for all your hard work – I just found you and although I have taken about a month to catch up, it has been a lot of fun!

With regards to your music, I was really glad to hear Slackstring. They have been one of my favorites ever since they showed up on one of my brother’s mountain biking movies. May I suggest Sunday Jen – it is the best one in my opinion! I don’t know if the band Tiger Army is available to you – but they are a LOT of fun!!

Thanks again, hope you feel better soon!

steph

]]> By: Christine http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-7014 Christine Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:58:54 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84#comment-7014 Brenda, I just returned from a 45 minute walk and while walking I listened to episode 45. Your eloquent monologue about the newspaper article in The Guardian was most enjoyable and so intelligently written. Thank you! Brenda,

I just returned from a 45 minute walk and while walking I listened to episode 45. Your eloquent monologue about the newspaper article in The Guardian was most enjoyable and so intelligently written. Thank you!

]]> By: Ginny http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-7002 Ginny Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:34:03 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=84#comment-7002 My MawMaw (the one that knits, BTW) has hypothyroidism, my mom is on the verge, and my sister has it, also. Keep on truckin' (as they say where I'm from) and do what you gotta do when it comes to getting the treatment you need. We need your podcast! Thank you so much for the inspiration that comes with each one. My stash reorg (Epi. 44?) starts this week. Take care of yourself... My MawMaw (the one that knits, BTW) has hypothyroidism, my mom is on the verge, and my sister has it, also.

Keep on truckin’ (as they say where I’m from) and do what you gotta do when it comes to getting the treatment you need.

We need your podcast! Thank you so much for the inspiration that comes with each one. My stash reorg (Epi. 44?) starts this week.

Take care of yourself…

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