Acknowledgments

My chief blessing in life is a loving set of parents.  Without their constant encouragement in all my endeavours, neither this site nor the needlework presented on it would exist.  Special thanks are due to my father for teaching me about computer programming — and, by extension, about Web programming — and to my mother for teaching me the needlecrafts of knitting, crochet, and cross-stitch.  Together my parents inspired me and cultivated the patience I needed to learn these skills and so much more in life.  Above all, I praise my Creator and thank Him for my parents.

A yarn shop or knitting group near my home is nowhere to be found.  The closest knitting group meets at a yarn shop in a neighbouring county, but the shop is too far for me to attend the gatherings; so, my only access to fibre camaraderie outside my home is found in the on-line fibre community.  With the myriad ways to reach out or be reached on-line, there is no need for anyone to feel lonely or want for projects.  There are knit-along activities, secret pal exchanges, public message boards, Web logs, fibre and tool shops, Podcasts, and free patterns.  Look for these resources and enjoy the support of on-line friends.

Through listening to my favourite Podcasts, I feel connected with the lives and interests of other fibre artists.  I am grateful the producers are so passionate about their arts and/or crafts to share on-line with me and other isolated artists and crafters.  Of course, one need not be isolated to appreciate the benefits of Podcasts:  The programmes offer book, magazine, dye, loom, and spinning wheel reviews; pattern discussions; and interviews with designers, manufacturers, shop owners, and other artists and/or crafters.

There is an obscene number of fibre related Podcasts to which I subscribe, and I wish to acknowledge the contribution these programmes make to my enjoyment of fibre.  This is not a complete list of fibre related Podcasts, simply a partial list of those I enjoy, listed alphabetically.  Yes, I really subscribe to each programme in this list and more.  Not all are being produced currently, but in most instances past episodes are available still.  In keeping cancelled programmes on my list, it is my hope that someday the producers will see fit to resume Podcasting.  For entries when episodes have not been produced for more than a few months, the last production date is specified after the Podcast name to signal you to this fact.  You may subscribe to them by searching with your preferred Podcast aggregator; i.e., iTunes.

1. About Time [series terminated 2006-03-11] — A Utahan knitter shares her craft, stories, and interviews; very articulate and interesting.
   

2. Alex Anderson Quilt Connection — Hostess of Simply Quilts and author of several books continues her legacy via Podcast.
   

3. Arlene Tats and Knits — A Pennsylvanian shares her joy of tatting and knitting.
   

4. At the Yarn Shop [series terminated 2007-03-31] — Producer owns a farm and a yarn shop.
   

5. BeanKnits and Spins
   

6. Beneath the Fiber Moon [series terminated 2007-06-25] — Have you ever loved your yarn too much?
   

7. BritKnitCast [series terminated 2007-07-23] — A knitting group hostess talks of knitting in Great Britain.
   

8. Brown-eyed Mom:  The Podcast — A knitter talks from California about her exciting new hobby.
   

9. Christa Knits Podcast — Canadian designer and knitting instructor hoops it up.
   

10. The Continental [2007-08-01]
    

11. Craft Borg [2009-01-09] — Two Internet friends talk about sundry crafts.
    

12. CraftLit — An English teaching Arizonan shares her love of literature, spinning, knitting, and crochet.
    

13. The Crafty Woman — A New Yorker talks about her knitting and local yarn shops.
    

14. Creative Mom — A mother of two boys shares many creative outlets and encourages listeners with inspiring essays and ideas.
    

15. CrochetCast [2007-03-27] — Combine crochet with knitting for stylish projects.
    

16. Damknit
    

17. FairieKnits
    

18. The FiberCast [2007-04-02] — Producer has an alpaca farm, offers many good interviews.
    

19. FiberCult
    

20. Film and Fiber [2007-07-15] — A Kentuckian explores movies of all genres whilst knitting.
    

21. Fluffy Clouds and Crochet Hooks [2005-11-27]
    

22. Glitter Knitter Podcast [2007-10-02] — A shop owner talks of cruises, new projects, and yarns.
    

23. InsubordiKnit Podcast — Well produced by a dyer and spinner.
    

24. Irie Knits [2007-07-18] — Get motherly advice about knitting.
    

25. It’s a Purl, Man — A Bostonian knitter produces one of the few Podcasts for men.
    

26. JustLindaOnline Knitting [2006-12-16] — What a wonderful sense of humor and determination to declutter.
    

27. Katie’s Knit Knat Podcast [2006-06-01]
    

28. Knit Picks’ Podcast — From an owner of the Knit Picks brand.
    

29. Knit Science
    

30. Knit2BeTied
    

31. KnitCentric’s Podcast [2006-07-25]
    

32. The Knitgrrl Show [2008-04-29]
    

33. Knitter’s Review Live [2006-05-10] — From Knitter’s Review on-line magazine.
    

34. Knitter Gail [2006-05-22]
    

35. Knitters Uncensored [2008-01-08] — Three foreign residents in Germany talk about knitting, yarn, and men.
    

36. knitTherapy — Live, laugh, and love your knitting with a Michigander.
    

37. The Knitting Cook — Spend your time wisely; knit whilst you cook.
    

38. Knitting News Cast [2007-03-24]
    

39. Knitting Purls
    

40. Knitting Psychos
    

41. KnitTunes [2006-06-06]
    

42. Knitty D and the City [2007-01-02] — A Podcast for your inner «yarn slut.»
    

43. KnitWit:  Rantings of a Rabid Knitter — Fun short stories about fibre animals, people, knitting, spinning, and dyeing.
    

44. Leisure Arts
    

45. Lets Knit2gether — Excellent video Podcast!
    

46. Lime & Violet — By dyers, spinners, and knitters for the sock yarn obsessed.
    

47. Lion’s Den Knitting Tips [2007-02-28] — From the manufacturer of Lion Brand yarn.
    

48. Lixie Knits It — A completely obsessive English knitter who would do nothing else were time and money allowing.
    

49. Math4Knitters [series terminated 2010-01-03] — Learn the mechanics of shaping and the effects of mathematics upon knitting.
    

50. Math4Knitters:  Crafty Living — A reimplementation of the original Math4Knitters, now at The Journal Gazette in Indiana.
    

51. Miss You Sew Much [2007-03-18] — Friends try to stay connected through their crafting programme.
    

52. Moonlight Stitches [2007-04-27] — For those who love knitting more than sleeping.
    

53. The Mosh Knit [series terminated 2007-07-08] — Produced by a punk designer/knitter formerly in San Francisco.
    

54. Musings of a Peaceful Knitter [2006-07-15]
    

55. My Eclectic Mess Podcast [????-??-??]
    

56. Nana’s Knitting Podcast [2006-09-03]
    

57. PassioKnits
    

58. Pixie Purls Podcast [2007-01-14]
    

59. Pointy Sticks [2007-03-23] — A Texan talks about her knitting community and her husband, who knits.
    

60. Purl Diving — Calming reflections on knitting, life, and the world by an Ontarian.
    

61. Ready, Set, Knit — Produced by the owners of Webs, America’s Yarn Store.
    

62. Red Light Knitting [2006-09-26] — Red light as in stop light.  Get your mind out of the gutter.
    

63. Secret Knitting [2007-01-10]
    

64. She-Knits Podcast:  The Knitting Circle — An Illinoisan talks about purse design, knitting, and her large family.
    

65. Sleepy Eyes Knits [2006-11-06]?
    

66. SocksInTheCity’s Podcast — For the sock yarn obsessed.
    

67. SSK — Funny.  Add the paranormal to your knitting whilst you listen in your «creepy room.»
    

68. Stash and Burn — Two Californians talk about books, yarns, yarn shops, even knitting machines.
    

69. Stitch Stud and His Bride — A Canadian shares knitting with his community and the world.
    

70. Subknit — Add leather to your knitting.
    

71. Time2Knit Knitting Podcast [????-??-??]
    

72. TrueYarns [2007-07-21]
    

73. Two Six Knits [2006-05-12]
    

74. Unwound [series terminated 2007-05-13] — Alabaman attorney offers tangle-free talk about fibre with lots of listener response.
    

75. WeaveCast — If you like crochet and knitting, you may like weaving, too.
    

76. Yarn Thing — A Coloradan crocheter and knitter shares her fibre adventures and commonly includes guests.
    

77. Yarns From the Southland [2007-09-19]
    

Especially worthy of recognition are four Podcasts.  They are highly valued.  Each one of them should win an award in journalism.  To these producers, a big thank you!

1. Cast On — Brenda Dayne is an American author, designer, knitter, spinner, dyer, and dog lover living in Wales.  She produces her Podcast at home, where many hand knit sweaters line her closets.  The fluid, conversational style and colourful words of this programme make me feel I am there in Wales.  «If you’re cold, put on a sweater; that’s what they’re for.»
   

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3. Changeling’s Knit and Stitch Podcast — Excellently written and produced «Visits to the Yarn Store» and «Starbuckles Chronicles» monologues as well as thrift tips will keep you coming back for more of this Australian Podcast!
   

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5. KnitCast — Marie Irshad is a Welsh knitter.  Each of her episodes consists of an interview either by telephone or on location.
   

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7. Sticks & String Podcast — David Reidy is a knitter, spinner, and cat lover who lives in Australia.  He produces his Podcast at home and on location.  Whilst I enjoy every moment of this programme, what I find most compelling are the essays included in most episodes.  With his essays David Reidy adds meaning to my knitting.  «Keep knitting.»
   

On-line personalities positively affecting my experience with thread work include Aimee Abernathy, Alden Thompson, Alex Anderson, Alexis Barnes, Amanda Berendsen, Amy Cowen, Anne Lecrivain-Cozzoli, Arlene Jones, Beth Livingston, Beth Oberle, Bonnie Bailey, Brenda Dayne, Brianna Mewborn, Bruce Johanson, Bruce Murray, Carl Cosaert, Carrie Anne Dennison, Carrie Barraco, Carry Croghan, Cat Susch, Cath Young, Charles Voth, Cheryl Kemp, Christa Giles, Christine Tremoulet, Clara Parkes, Daniela Johannsenova, Danielle Quinn, David Reidy, Earin Scott Pinkerton, Elli Metz, Eric Hinsch, Erin Harrington, Eric Susch, Faith Darling, Gail Lucas-Keller, Gina House, Gloria Penning, Grace O'Malley, Guido Stein, Heather Ordover, Holly Murphy, Ida Walker, Ivy Reisner, Jacey Boggs, Jeanie Gist, Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood, Jenny Check, Jessica Orlando, Jill Wolcott, Jonathan Gallagher, Julie Anderson, Julie Persinger, Katherine Matthews, Katherine McCaffrey, Kathleen Oliver, Kathy Elkins, Katie Cannon, Katie Nolan, Kelley Petkun, Kelli Robinson, Kim Stephenson, Kristin Page, Lara Neel, Lauren Anne Thompson, Lenora Stewart, Lisa Akers, Lise Wilson, Liz Shaw, Marie Irshad, Marlaina Bird, Mary-Kay Tilden-Dyck, Maura Pfeifer, Megan Dorrah, Melissa Winn, Michael Kaprelian, Michael Wade, Miriam Quinn, Natalie Rush, Nina Casey, Paige Elliott, Paul Dybdahl, Rhonda Bell, Richard Bluestein, Rosemary Waits, Ruth Perry, Sage Tyrtle, Sara Orton, Shannon Okey, Shannon Schaurer, Sharon Dreifuss, Sherrill Roy, Stephanie Wysocki, Stephen Houghton, Steve Elkins, Steven Berg, Susan Wolcott, Sydney Clapp Roper, Syne Mitchell, Vickie Howell, Whitney Larson, and Zonte Hou.  Other people should be in this list but have chosen to remain anonymous to the on-line world.

Award and Recognition

The author of this site received an honourable award for demonstrating proficiency in knitting.  Here is a photograph of the patch.

Thank you to the producers of the Podcasts knitTherapy, Math4Knitters:  Crafty Living, She-Knits Podcast:  The Knitting Circle, and Stitch Stud and His Bride, who have introduced my work to their listeners or have otherwise given me a shout on their Podcasts.