The Pagan Knitter

Today's episode is a belated Winter Solstice-themed "mystery play" between the Midwife (face of the Goddess) and the God.I also draw a winner for the Jane Richmond book "Island" and a skein of Madelinetosh "Vintage".Songs:Derek K. Miller "What Child is This?/Greensleeves"Ludovico Einaudi "Lady Labyrinth"Green Druid "Night Dance"Catya Mar "Clouds" from REMEMBERING THE DAYMore Human than Human "Yule Tides"Oona McOuat "Ancient Mother"

In today’s episode, I’m pleased to bring you an encore interview with Jane Richmond, here to talk about her new collection of knits, inspired by Vancouver Island. Plus, in the Kitchen I’ll talk about my new way of cooking and eating.Shownotes (links to follow):News & Noteworthy:The contest is now closed and there will be a drawing for it soon.  Thanks!The contest for this month: a copy of Jane Richmond's new knitting collection "Island".  Also, a skein of Madelinetosh "Vintage" worsted, in either "logwood" (purple) or "mourning dove" (blue). The deadline for this contest draw is December 31st, 2012, around 9pm Pacific/12midnight Eastern. Leave a comment with your contact info (Ravelry id is great!)Jane Richmond's new book "Island".Madelinetosh "Vintage" worsted (200yards/4oz), "Logwood" colourway.Madelinetosh "Vintage" worsted, "Mourning Dove" colourway.For “On and Off the Needles”:Interview with Jane Richmond.Song - Ludovico Einaudi, “Nightbook”In the Kitchen:The Paleo/Primal diet/lifestyle:Boo

In today’s episode, it’s time to catch up on the knitted projects. Plus, an essay by British writer and Druid, Nimue Brown.Shownotes: News & Noteworthy:-contest draw (yarn or spinning fibre) winner - Jennifer, Naamah13. For “On and Off the Needles”:“Off” Projects only today:Irish Coffee, by Thea ColmanYarn: Madelinetosh Chunky, 100% SW merino, aran weight, colourway “Rambler”.Telemark Pullover, by Erika FloryYarn: Gaia’s Colours, Pales Twisty DK, colourway “Azur-Ava”.Rae scarf, by Jane Richmond Yarn: Purple Label MCN fingering by Tanis Fiber Arts, in the “Autumn Sun” colourway (September 2011 sock club yarn).Diagonal Lace socks, by Wendy Johnson Yarn: Skinny Bugga, 80/10/10 true fingering, by Sanguine Gryphon, in muted rainbow colourway “Frog-legged Leaf Beetle”. Sedum cardigan, by Jane RichmondYarn: Bernat Roving (single-ply bulky, 80% acrylic/20% wool) in “putty” colourway.A Test knit unnamed cardigan by Carol Feller, to be released next year. Made the one-year sizeYarn: Berocco Vintage Chunky in a pale

In today’s episode, the one year anniversary of the podcast, I chat with Irish designer Carol Feller about her new Craftsy online class - Celtic Cables.                                          Image from Craftsy.comShownotes:News & Noteworthy:-Draw for spinning fibre - “LittleCaptina” - Sarah-Teo Bishop, our lovely Druid from episode 16 is American musician Matt Morris. New draw/contest for the month of August:Yarn - Gaia's Colours Fibre Arts, 3 skeins of Silkie Sock (50% SW Merino/50% Silk, 2ply, heavy fingering, 383yards/350metres per 4oz/115grams) in the colourway "Tammuz".Spinning Fibre - Wooly Treasure, 1 batt (Merino, BFL, SW Merino & Silk, Silk Noil, Angelina, 3.6oz/100grams) in the colourway "Earth Sing", still sealed in bag (as seen below).The Knitter's Needles:- My interview with Carol Fel

In today’s episode, reviews for row-counter apps and some hand-dyed yarn, in “The Knitter’s Needles”.  “The Pagan Corner” brings us Beltaine, where we will dance the May pole and gather the morning dew.Shownotes:Housekeeping:- Winner of April Springtree Road yarn is: RoseEnRose- ScriptFrenzy- Backyard Chickens website- The Loopy Ewe The Knitter's Needles:- MadelineTosh - Tosh Chunky, 100% Merino Yarn - review- Row Counter apps (for iPad & iPhone, available through iTunes):Knitting Counter HDKnitting StitchMinder Monthly draw:Yarn or a Tale, Merino Roving, "Growing" colourway.The Sanguine Gryphon, Merino, Merino/Silk batt, "Robin of Loxeley" colourway.To enter, leave a comment in the comments section below, including a way to contact you (Ravelry ID, email address, etc).  Deadline for entry: Wednesday, May 30th, 9pm Pacific, 12midnight Eastern. Music:Jolie Holland, "Springtime can kill you"ax, "Pure Romance - Spring Feelings"

Today’s episode is all about the Druids!  Alright, so it’s an introduction to modern Druidry, with an interview in “The Pagan Corner”.  Plus, a bodice-ripping good time that has the occasional Druid and Immortal thrown in for good measure.ShownotesHousekeeping:- winner of the Miso Crafty Knits project bag and a skein of yarn is: Anjanette (explodingpinecone on Ravelry)- new contest for April - see photos/details below. Eyes and Ears:Karen Marie Moning's Highlander Romance novels (the "bodice-rippers"!) (Wiki page) The Pagan Corner:An interview with modern-day Druid Teo Bishop.   Books & Authors recommended by Teo: Issac BonewitsBonewits's Essential Guide to DruidismJohn Michael Greer (not recommended directly on the podcast, but a great read)The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living EarthPhillip Carr-Gomm (Chosen Chief Druid of OBOD)Druid Mysteries: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st CenturyLinks to Druid OrganizationsOBOD (Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids) ADF (Ár nDraí

In today’s episode, it’s all about the sweater love as I update you on my projects.   And it is the Spring Equinox, when the world warms and prepares for the growing season...ShownotesHousekeeping:- Enter to win a project bag by Miso Crafty Knits, and one of three skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn.   The Knitter's NeedlesOff the Needles:Arco Cowl:“Arco Cowl” by Sara Sprung.Yarn: Malabrigo “Rasta” super bulky, in “Arco Iris” colourway.Moonstone Sweater:“My favorite sweater” - basic top-down raglan formula pattern, by Amber Corcoran (Fancy Tiger Crafts). Yarn: Fleece Artist “Big Blue” BFL chunky, “Moonstone” colourway.Ripley Cardigan:“Favorite Cardigan” by Wendy Bernard, from the “Custom Knits” book.Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in silver-gray “The Ripley Scrowle” My Chelsea Market Slouch:“Chelsea Market Hat” by Caryl Pierre (test knit)Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in deep turquoise “Organelle”On the Needles: Fluffy Cardi:“Sedum” cardigan by Jane RichmondYarn

In today’s episode, I have an interview with fellow knitter and seamstress extraordinaire Miso Crafty Knits.  “In the Kitchen” brings you a bunless burger recipe.  And I’ll share my newfound respect for the Dowsing Rod, in “The Pagan Corner”.Shownotes: Intro:- Twisted River Clayworks (Etsy seller)- Chocolate Zucchini loaf/cupcakes (at AllRecipes.com) - Go Into The Story (screenwriting site), with Scott MyersThe Knitter's Needles:- Miso Crafty Knits (Esty seller)- Sundara Yarns- The Plucky Knitter- Squoosh Fiber ArtsIn the Kitchen: - Bunless Burger recipe (at my personal blog)The Pagan Corner:- Doswing Rods- PendelumsMusic:- 3 Blind Mice, "Emily has Compassion Fatigue"- Caladonix, "The Water is Wide"To win the craft project bag and yarn below, please leave a comment with a name/contact info (Ravelry ID is often best) in the shownotes.The project bag by Miso Crafty Knits:Shot of the inside with yarn:Label:Yarn choices for giveaway - left to right - The Plucky Knitter "Grand Central Station" (semi

In today’s episode, love it or loathe it - it’s the gauge swatch!  Plus, a couple of television shows I'm loving!  And in “The Pagan Corner”, it’s better late than never at looking at Imbolc.**Please note: if you downloaded/listened to the episode today (Thursday, February 16th, between 11:30am Pacific and 4:30pm Pacific), you will likely have the episode with a couple of blanks spots around minutes 33 - 35.  I have uploaded a corrected one.  Please try downloading it again - it should work fine now.  Thanks!**Shownotes:Intro:-Snowdrops Wiki page w/photos Housekeeping:- TPK Early Spring 2012 KAL/CAL/SpAL/WAL (Ravelry group link)- no contest/draw until early March.The Knitter's Needles:- showing my love for the gauge swatchEyes & Ears:- Downton Abbey (wiki page) (also, Gosford Park, 2001, film, written by Julian Fellowes (also in Monarch of the Glen)- BombGirls (wiki page)The Pagan Corner:- Imbolc (wiki page)Songs:Benjamin Francis - Prelude to the Creative ProcessCarles Bellot - L-

In today’s episode, the trials and tribulations of knitting for my husband. “In the Kitchen” is about the detox cleanse. And in “The Pagan Corner”, I’ll talk about being a Pagan parent and share some Pagan Parenting books.Shownotes:Housekeeping:- The draw for December/January has been made.  Post #10 - SabraB aka Sabrina is the winner. - The KAL/CAL/SpAL/WAL starting February 1st, until April 1st. Details in a thread over at The Pagan Knitter Ravelry group.The Knitter's Needles:- Smokin' Jacket by Jared Flood.  Yarn: Cascade 128 Chunky Solid/Tweed - Professor's Scarf by Gina Waters.  Yarn: Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed ChunkyIn the Kitchen:- Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox The Pagan Corner: Pagan Parenting books- Pagan Homeschooling, A Guide to Adding Spirituality to Your Child's Education by Kristin Madden.- Raising Witches, Teaching The Wiccan Faith To Children, by Ashleen O'Gaea.- The Family Wicca Book, The Craft for Parents & Children, by Ashleen O'Gaea.- Celebrating The Great Mother, A

Today is a bumper episode, as the British would say.  I’ll update you on what I’ve been knitting - and it’s been quite a lot.  I’ll also play a handful of seasonal songs both silly and sweet, for your enjoyment. There has been a lot brewing,  bubbling and baking in my kitchen lately - so I’ll share what I’ve been making.  And it is the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year...A bumper crop of show notes:   (Sorry for the delay, folks!)  Housekeeping:-Enter to win two skeins of blue/purple fingering merino/silk/nylon & silver over at the blog.  Post a comment in the comments section for “Episode 10”.  There is also a wonderful shawl pattern by Miriam Felton that can be knit with these two sparkly skeins.  Deadline is Saturday, January 14th, 2012.The Knitter's Needles:“Off the Needles” Projects:Elphaba Pullover, by Mary Annarellayarn: Bugga! by Sanguine Gryphon, in Blue Metalmark colourway. Wurm hat, by Katushika.Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon, Sappho I

Today’s show is a mini-episode. I’ll share what knitting means to me, and indeed, likely to many of you.  Plus, we draw for that fabulous striping Vesper sock yarn.Shownotes to follow.Yarn to win (December/January): Yarn Dyenasty "Marilyn" sock yarn (63% Superwash Merino/20% Silk/15% Nylon/2%Silver), colourway "Vincent".  420 yards per 100 grams skein.  2 skeins available as a set.   Pattern to go with these skeins: Seraphim shawl by Miriam L. Felton.To enter, leave a comment with your name/Ravelry name/contact info on this post.  Deadline is Saturday, January 14, 2011, 9pm Pacific/12midnight Eastern.

Today’s episode is all about Comfort - on your needles, for your eyes and ears, and simmering in your kitchen.   We’ll look at the new Coastal Knits pattern book.  And “The Pagan Corner” brings us comfort at home, for home is a sacred space.Shownotes for episode 9:Housekeeping:Enter to win a skein of Vesper sock yarn or undyed spinning fibre at the shownotes for Episode 8.  The Knitter's Needles:QED - 100% Blue-faced Leicester wool, worsted weight, by The Sanguine Gryphon (Ravelry link to QED) Big Blue - 100% Blue-faced Leicester wool, chunky/aran weight, by Fleece Artist (Ravelry link)Coastal Knits, a pattern book by Alana Dakos and Hannah Fettig. In the Kitchen/Eyes & Ears, Comfort special:Some of my recipes (at my personal blog): Carrot Ginger SoupCauliflower/Potato/Leek Soup (known around my house as "white soup" - good way to get kids to eat veggies :-)Chili con CarneBooks:Lucy Maud Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables series, Emily of New Moon triology)Bill Richardson, CBC radio pers

In today’s episode, we catch up on the knitting projects in “The Knitter’s Needles”.  Plus, we reflect on the significance of Samhain in “The Pagan Corner”.Show notes:Housekeeping:Enter to win Vesper Sock yarn or undyed spinning fiber on this episode's show notes - deadline 9pm Pacific, November 28th, 2011. The Pagan Knitter Ravelry groupThe Knitter's Needles:“On” Projects:Elphaba Pullover, by Mary AnnarellaYarn: The Sanguine Gryphon, Bugga!, Blue Metalmark colourway (Ravelry Link) Rae scarf, by Jane Richmond Yarn: Tanis Fiber Arts, Purple Label Sock (80/10/10 Merino/cashmere/nylon), in "Autumn Sun" colourway. (Ravelry link) Secret project - will reveal in a future episode.“Off” Projects:Westknits Mystery Shawl KAL 2011 (<-- Ravelry Link), by Stephen West. Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon, Bugga!, Milkweed Beetle, Adonis Butterfly, Southern Stinkbug colourways.(Ravelry Link)  (my Ravelry project page for this)  Thermis Cowl (Sand & Sea Cowl on my projects page), by Kris KnitsYar

In today’s episode, “The Knitter’s Needles” will bring you a yarn app review.  In “The Dyer’s Pot”, I’ll share some common methods of dyeing yarn & fibre.  Finally, we’ll learn a little about the Four-fold Goddess in “The Pagan Corner”.Show notes for Episode 7:Housekeeping:The yarn/fibre giveaway is for Tanis Fiber Arts Blue label sock yarn, Gaia's Colours spinning fibre - post a comment on the show notes for Episode 6 ("Sweet Jane") for a chance to win.  Deadline, Friday, October 28th, 9pm Pacific, 12midnight Eastern. The Knitter's Needles:An app review for "Yarn U": Mary Beth Klatt (the creator of the Yarn U app) on Ravelry.Mary Beth's blog.The Yarn U Facebook page. (Scan down to Mary Beth's entries for mid-August for several blog reviewThe Pagan Corner: book - Ceremonies of the Seasons, by Jennifer Cole.