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I wrote up the show notes then the computer crashed. THANK YOU, LIFE.

In this episode, I:

- discuss dyeing yarn
- dyed “Welcome to the Hellmouth” (now sold)
- dyed “The Harvest” (now sold)
- discuss love of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and how I think Joss is God
- talk about current projects (bag, hat, tank top, baby blanket)
- talk about why I didn’t submit to Spring issue of Interweave Crochet
- talk about not hearing back about Winter issue of IC submission (it’s okay, I just want my stuff back)
- discuss being distracted during everything
- try not to offend zombies
- mention my love of sleeeeeep
- beg you to leave comments or email me what you’ve been up to

LINKS
01. Interweave Crochet
02. Knit Picks
03. Caron International Yarns
04. The Crochet Side
05. Brianna’s Ravelry Projects
06. Jacquard Acid Dyes
07. YouTube - Subscribe to The Crochet Side tutorials

In this episode of The Crochet Side podcast, I ramble about:

- the Crochet and Knit Giveaways
- how it’s been near-on years since the last episode
- the project I was working on at the time of recording
- the fact that i like being a miss know-it-all and teaching
- the idea of becoming a crochet awesome-teer (certified teacher with a GOLD STAR)
- “Simple Crochet for Cherished Babies”
- “Handmade Bags” by Terrence Terry
- Worsted Weight stash vs DK Weight stash
- Using up my stash

And then I hit the easy route and tack on a story and some previous recordings from a never-heard episode recording.

LINKS
01. Crochet and Knit Giveaways (official website)
02. Marly, of the Yarn Thing podcast
03. Drew Emborsky (The Crochet Dude)
04. Ravelry
05. Trendsetter Yarns and Barry Klein
06. Handmade Bags by Terence Terry
07. Simple Crochet for Cherished Babies

THIS EPISODE
Here’s the second in what I hope will be a long series of”How to Crochet” podcast mini-episodes.

This episode discusses hooks–styles, materials, et cetera. There’s even a Dr Seuss rip-off for fun.

COMING UP
How To, Episode 3 will be: “Down and Dirty Hooker Basics” - how to form a slip knot and make a chain stitch.

In this episode, Marly, from the Yarn Thing, joins me as we discuss random things, but MOST IMPORTANTLY, an unveiling of the Super Secret project called the Crochet and Knit Giveaways.

I also announce a page I created to help you calculate the yardage you will need for your projects. To quote the page itself:

“The purpose of this site is to help ease the frustration that some of us have when it comes to designing, altering, or just plain trying to figure out how much yarn a project will require. Math can addle the mind, make us feel stupid, but it’s not something that should frustrate you to the point where your hair is coming out in clumps. The math is fairly ease when it’s broken down in a way that’s easy to understand, but this site isn’t about that. This site is about turning that frown upside down!“

Another note before posting links: we need YOU to help promote the Crochet and Knit Giveaways. You have the entire weekend to help spread the word to your favorite boards/forums, pages, blogs, et cetera. Don’t be a spammer, but share share share!

Links
01. Crochet and Knit Giveaways
02. Marly of the Yarn Thing
03. Project Calculator - How Much Yarn Will You Need?
04. The Loopy Ewe
05. Interweave Press
06. Scouts Swag
07. Red Rocks Fiber Works

Welcome to episode 14, “How Many Times Will It Take?”

First up, I discuss the possibility of purchasing, or finding through Freecycle, a computer to have a dedicated podcast option to start a studio in the garage. Following that, I discuss:

- What I’m crocheting, of course, and what I’ve just finished.
- How I’ve been dying to dye.
- I’ll mention a yarn store for those of you in the Portland, Oregon area to check out if you haven’t already.
- A couple of yarn/roving shops online that I think are worth a visit.
- I have a story to share with you, and it’s both funny AND humiliating, so that’s a bonus for you.
- A stitch pattern I’d like to share with you so that you can pick up the hook while you listen, if you haven’t already, or just to give you a new stitch pattern to try out when you’re at a loss on what to crochet next.

Next week, Marly of the Yarn Thing and I will be recording a special episode to share with all of our listeners about the new secret project we have underway. It’s all set to launch, and we’re excited to finally be able to share it with you. Yes, it’s already overdue, but our timing hasn’t been the best. It won’t even be the best if we launch in the next week, so we’re going to finally air it all out in the open, give you the scoop, and, with any luck, launch the big bada boom the week after. So, keep your eyes and ears out, stay tuned, and you’ll be hearing from us soon!

**I apologize for the squeaky chair.

LINKS
01. The Wool Eater Blanket by Sarah London
02. CopperPot.etsy.com
03. HazelKnits.etsy.com
04. LaughingRat.etsy.com
05. Yarniapdx.com
06. Yarniapdx.blogspot.com
07. Harmony Stitch Guide, vol 6

p.s. this marks 6 months of the podcast, I believe!

In this episode I’m bored, sad, and I get sappy over how much I love my kid sister-in-law, and how my daily routine is ruined now that she’s out of town visiting friends for a long weekend. Kids should be confined to the house! Until they annoy you, and then they can be let outside on a leash. That fixes all of my problems, actually.

Back to business–there’s also talk about how I submitted, for the first time ever(!), to Interweave Crochet. Three designs, and only one of which is one I’ve spoken of before. The felted one I previously mentioned? Yeah, that one broke me down with it’s neediness, and I threw it into a corner of my bedroom. Still, I’m super excited about the ones I DID submit, and I hope IC enjoys the heck out of them enough to want one, or all (HEY, a girl can dream).

I mention the previous mini-episode, the first of the “How To Crochet” sub-podcast, and how I’ve already got the second one set-up, I just need to record the thing.

Umm, there’s some other stuff, including two clips of Michelle and I singing “Beat It” and “We are Family”, because I miss her, and my routine and LIFE are ruined. Where am I going to get my entertainment now? She was like a dolphin that did tricks! Really pretty, and skilled at jumping through hoops, but would sometimes chatter at an unbelievably high pitched ee-ee-eee-e-ee-eeeeeee. Or not. I’m really bad at this being alone thing. Hopefully someone will wake up and amuse me soon. There are three other people in this house, surely one of them can do the job.

LINKS
01. Yarn Thing (Marly)
02. The Loopy Ewe

YARN
Okay, I mention looking at yarn, and how I can’t afford any, but, there I was, looking at more. While drooling and sobbing at the same time, I came across these fantastic deals:

01. Jaeger Roma via Smiley’s Yarns for $1.99
02. Lily Elite Cotton via Smiley’s Yarns for $0.99
03. Cervinia Softer via Smiley’s Yarns for $2.99

And then there were these that I bookmarked over at the Loopy Ewe:

04. Charlie Chan via Lime-n-Violet at The Loopy Ewe
05. Elizabeth Taylor via Lime-n-Violet at The Loopy Ewe
06. Plum Pudding via The Plucky Knitter at The Loopy Ewe

Then I found the Roving section of the Loopy Ewe and fainted dead. Really, it’s a miracle I’m even able to type this from the afterlife.

01. Femme via Tempted Yarns at The Loopy Ewe
02. Alpaca Briar Rose via Sakina Needles at The Loopy Ewe
03. Alpaca Cockles via Sakina Needles at The Loopy Ewe

Okay, seriously, I need to stop before I make myself sick with lust.

Here’s the start of the new mini-episodes I mentioned in the previous podcast episode. A “how to crochet”, along with many suggestions, tricks, tips, and more.

THIS EPISODE
Here’s the first in a long series of “How to Crochet” podcast mini-episodes.

The first discusses yarn–which size is good for learning how to crochet, and why you shouldn’t spend $20 on that first skein.

COMING UP
How To, Episode 2 will be: One hook, two hooks, oops I’m a hooker!
A look into the hooks, sizes, and styles.

01. Congratulations to Marly and Sharon for their submission acceptances to Interweave Press magazines.
02. Talk about my own submissions
03. Secret-secrety-secrets!
04. More Secrety Stuff!! Now with an extra exclamation point!
05. An announcement about some additional podcast features coming soon.
06. Maybe something else, but not likely.

note: I goofed! Sharon, of She-Knits, was accepted to a special episode of Interweave Felt.

LINKS
Yarn Thing Podcast
She-Knits Podcast
Interweave Crochet
Interweave Knits
Interweave Felt

In episode 11, “That bump is a metaphor, dang it!”, I liken bumps found while designing to bumps on a road, and then I mention a journey, and while I’m rambling on the podcast, I’m really just singing along with Steve Perry in my head (they say that the road ain’t no place to staaarrrtt a family; sing it Steve!).

My apologies.

I’m easily distracted (right down the line, it’s been you and me; that girl on American Idol BROKE THIS SONG FOR ME, Steve).

I’m okay, I’m okay. Really. Not much damage done (HOW is she STILL on the show? Top 10?? Really? UGH).

That’s it. Short episode this time, but, if you’re anything like me, you have more than 100 back episodes of other ‘casts that you need to catch up on.

LINKS
Uncommon Crochet by Julie Armstrong Holetz
Crochet Away! (Pretty Simple Stuff) by Julie Armstrong Holetz

Well, the podcast hits double digits while I drive to and from my first ever fiber-related group! I met a few knitters/spinners in Daytona Beach, and we chatted while they knit or spun, and while I crocheted and tried not to drown my nerves in a bottle of warm, icky Fiji water.

That’s it! I was a bundle of nerves, but, surprisingly, Martha Stewart saved me from the worst of it. Truly.

In this episode of the Crochet Side podcast, I chat about everything that’s on my hooks, and the idea of turning something commercial into your own.

Note that this episode is the first episode using my portable setup. After all the recording, the transferring and the editing, I still managed to miss a bunch of umm’s and uhh’s. I also need to fix the placement of the mic as I don’t think you want to continue hearing me swallow saliva, right? Not attractive. So I apologize for all of those, but I’m not so embarassed that I’m going to let all this work get thrown out. Ha!

Hey, remind me not to crochet while I’m recording, as I have long moments of I-Am-A-Ro-Bot. Lame, Brianna. So lame.

Show Notes Breakdown:
01. How I’m flying by the seat of my pants while turning a commercial, and clearanced, headband into something to show off crochet.
02. Boo-Hoo about lack of interaction.
03. Boo-Hoo about the fact that knit-only podcasts are using crochet as a keyword and detracting potential listeners from the newer crochet-only podcasts that are emerging.
04. Possibility of a vidcast when I fix some things.
05. Crochet Project #1: Herringbone Scarf.
06. Crochet Project/Design #2: Felted Messenger Bag. I don’t think I bought enough Patons Classic Wool Merino in burgundy. FOR SHAME. And it was on clearance too.
07. Crochet Project/Design #3: Tunisian colorwork, possibly a belt.
08. Join Ravelry! I demand it.
09. Send me audio files, e-mails, comments, anything that I can discuss or answer on a future podcast. Please. I may even pop out a tear or two if necessary.

Links:
Odeo
Ravelry

Music:
01. Intro music by DJOC - “Francis Thomé - Sous la Feuillée - Under the Leaves”
02. End Credit music by A.B.E. (Anthems of a Bygone Era) - “String Groove”

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Ep 8, Part Two of Laurie Wheeler discussion:

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In this episode of the Crochet Side podcast, I discuss the Crochet Liberation front with its founder, Laurie Wheeler. We also discuss a number of other things, all products of tangents. I would like to admit that this was supposed to be an interview, but I suck at those, and, therefore, am going to force everyone to refer to it as a discussion. We talked. We chatted. We discussed. Discussion.

Before that I wax on about my editing disaster, give congratulations again to the Bloggy Giveaway winner, Tracy, and give you a list of apologies.

As it was in the podcast, without furder ado…

Here is more or less what Laurie and I discussed:

01. We find out more about Laurie Wheeler
02. her business, Camanomade Handspun Yarn
03. Thoughts on “Not your Momma’s/Grandma’s Crochet”
04. Freeform and learning technique
05. Swatching and Scrumbling
06. Forget about the rules
07. CLF Book and Submissions
08. Crochet Liberation Front (this is pretty much all throughout)
09. There’s mention of a 2010 Crochet Retreat (CLF Retreat) in a Washington State Park
10. Uhh, other stuff. Come on! Over an hour of good stuff, and I have to remember it all?

Links:
Crochet Liberation Front blog
Laurie Wheeler’s website
Ravelry
CLF Ravelry group

Music:
01. Intro Credit music by DJOC - “Francis Thomé - Sous la Feuillée - Under the Leaves”
02. End Credit music by A.B.E. (Anthems of a Bygone Era) -
“String Groove”
03. No other music considering this podcast is over an hour long. Geez!

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This episode announces the winner of the Bloggy Giveaway that was held on The Crochet Side.

The winner was picked via Random.org, so there was no bias on my part, just good times. :)

Look to TheCrochetSide.com for future giveaways and exciting news!

Edited to Add: And the winner is Tracy, #43! E-mail user id: seahagstudio!

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I’m not sure why, but it seems that after I export the podcast as an mp3, and listen to it outside of Audacity, my S’s turn sharp, and it sounds more airy than it did previous to my exporting. Do you hear it? It’s really bothersome to me, as I think it brings down the quality I’m trying to put across. I can’t seem to figure out why Audacity is making everything sound like crap lately. What gives, Audacity? What freaking gives? Because you know what else, Audacity? The vocal AND music tracks are sound warbled and screwed and YOU ARE MAKING ME ANGRY.

Also, I’m not certain, but I think the exporting is doing something weird. I could have sworn that I edited some parts, but when I listen again, I catch those very parts back in the podcast. So. Infuriating.

Sorry, darlings, you are helpless and, you know, sort of in the crossfire of my sincere dislike of what’s going on, and you deserve better. I will find a better solution than Audacity. I thought there was love between me and the program, but apparently not. Audacity is fired. Capital-F, and…hell, capital-I-R-E-and-D as well. FIRED.

A rambling episode, once again, but slightly more edited, where I discuss:

• the Crochet Liberation Front appearing on Ravelry
• my being nominated for a hookalookadingdong award
• possible interview in the future
• Crochet Liberation Front manifesto
• how knit and crochet could probably take over the world if only they would join forces (i exaggerate, of course)
• the force is strong with this one…
• thank a new listener, Laura, of Grannys Hippie Threads
• finding an affordable solution for recording outside of the house
• a new free pattern on this here site
• welcome a new crochet podcaster, Helga of London Crochet Cast
• and some other tidbits
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This episode was entirely spontaneous, with very little editing. I’d apologize, but it’s all about my being more in-the-moment! Actually, it’s more about my ass hurting from sitting here so long, and being downright exhausted. I can’t seem to wait until tomorrow to edit, so I do actually apologize if any of the missed editing opportunities annoys you.

In this episode I…discuss a new book I purchased, a baby blanket I’m working on, and how I want everyone in the whole wide world to come crochet it with me (hence CAL in the title). I also included a clip from Marly’s (of Yarn Thing podcase fame) and my chat the other night when testing the Skype add-on Pamela. There is also some other stuff, and everyone could likely lay claim that it doesn’t deserve a podcast, but to that I say, simple, “PHOOEY!”

Yes, I know, I am all of 5 years old tonight/this morning. Please indulge me. I am very exhausted. Which is why I am calling the baby blanket I am working on, “Busting-Stashes-Every-Chance-I-Get Baby Blanket!”

All right, dearlings–no more show notes for you!

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In this episode of the Crochet Side podcast, I discuss:
01. future plans for my partner and I regarding our crafts and lives
02. organic and eco-friendly yarns
03. good music (and i’m not at all biased)
04. my (and yours) “action” style with regard to crochet
05. I ask the question, “do you think there will be a boom in eco-friendly and organic purchases in yarn communities?”
06. I profess my undying love for pack mules that wear ballet slippers (I lie, I lie)

Note:
This may be the first episode of 2008, where in the episode I discuss how this year is all about being more organic, even in the podcast, but I’ll be damned if I didn’t edit more on this episode than the three before it.

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This mini-episode comes between episode two and three, bringing with it something a bit different. A little more about my life, about what/who is keeping me from completing anything crochet-related, and why that might just be okay.

If you’re into excellent music, some practiced ramblings, and some sappiness, take a listen. It’s a lot like a day-in-the-life-of-me!

Music:
01. “Honeybee” by Papa Mali (Note: if you’re a fan of Louis Armstrong, or even if you’re not, please listen; this song is on the long-ish side, but it’s amazing)
02. “Gorgeous Mess” by The Donnis Trio (Note: if you’re a fan of Nick Cave, check this band out)

Links:
01. Ravelry
02. Livejournal - Crochets
03. Livejournal - CrochetCrochet
04. Crochetville
05. Crochet Me
06. Marly - Yarn Thing
07. Holiday KAL-CAL
08. Good Yarn Karma
09. Music.Podshow.Com
10. Knitty
11. Vickie Howell

note: I hear a faint echo during parts of this mini-episode, which is, ummmm, odd. Anyone else hear it? Also, I need to take less notes so after repeating myself so often, I don’t sound as though I’m reading off a sheet.

note, part ii: I have created a Livejournal syndication for the podcast feed: tcs_podcast.

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Podcast Ep 002 Show Notes

Note: TURN DOWN YOUR VOLUME. Oops, sorry! Also, I apologize if you hear a hum in the audio. The headset I purchased arrived broken, but I was really itching to get a new podcast done. I ended up borrowing my kid-sister-in-law’s mp3 player that has a record function. Just imagine, if you will, my sitting in my bedroom, on my bed, with my notes scattered around me and this little white mp3 player practically stuck to my lips to make sure it picked up my voice. Grr, I tell you! Grr.

Topics and Stories

1. Yarn Purchase
2. Tunisian Pattern from Me
3. Tunisian tip about increasing and decreasing
4. Tunisian Patterns from Josi Hannon Madera
5. Good Yarn Karma stash acquired (I’m pretty sure I called it both mohair AND merino. I’m also pretty sure I’m dumb. It’s mohair.)
6. Book release to keep an eye out for by Julie Armstrong-Holetz
7. My ignorance regarding alternative fibers
8. Break for a story, but it’s valid! Banana peel.
9. Charity talk: Share a Square
10. Crochet car decal (and you learn what my car’s name is and why! Also, I promised “long story short” but I totally failed at keeping it.)
11. I give you the general location of where I live, and then tell you not to honk and say, “Hey hooker!!” That will probably make me laugh and run into another car.
12. Fiber orgasm. Yeah, I still find it funny.
13. Vickie Howell’s podcast launches Nov 1st. Craft pedestal, what? Man, I’m lame.

Links

1. Art of Crochet http://www.artofcrochet.com
2. Good Yarn Karma http://goodyarnkarma.blogspot.com
3. Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com
4. Share a Square (Camp Sanguinity) via This Eclectic Life http://www.thiseclecticlife.com
5. Vickie Howell http://www.vickiehowell.com

Music

1. Marilyn Monroe - I Want To Be Loved By You (~ 30 sec clip)
2. The Ditty Bops - Your Head Is Big (~ 30 sec clip)
3. Tegan & Sara - Back In Your Head (~ 30 sec clip)
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(note: in mp3 format; ~ 20 minutes)
Visit The Crochet Side’s MyPodCast page at http://thecrochetside.mypodcast.com or listen above.


I went back and forth about whether or not to create a podcast. Plan, I told myself. Plan ahead! Make a list of things to discuss. List things! Don’t ramble, don’t say “um”. Sit up straight! Continue to use exclamation points incessantly!

Then I realized I needed to spend the night at my mother’s house while she’s out of town. She has German Shephards, and they, being animals dependant on humans, require being fed and let out. Talk about a pain in the butt, man. They’re so needy. So, here I am, but I was not without some spontaneous begging to borrow a 16 year-old’s PS2 headphones/mic. I thought, “hey, you could goof around!” And then my brain dinged like an oven-timer going off, or that was dinner, and I thought, “PODCAST!”

I didn’t plan, I didn’t list, I rambled, and I said “um.” I thought I took a public speaking class? That, apparently, all went out the door when I graduated. Don’t need you anymore! *toss*

It would probably be best to mention that because this episode was spontaneous, I didn’t think to test the settings all that well. It sounded fine through the headphones, but now that I’m triple-checking with regular speakers, it’s kind of loud and some of my letters sound as if I was too close to the head-mic. Definitely something to keep in mind for next time.

Here’s the rundown:

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