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Q&A Needles We Like Knitpicks Interchangeable Needles Addi Turbos Knitters Pride Dreamz Squee of the week/News Woody Alert [ravelry] All he touches turns to Cashmere[ny times] Other If you are reading this it’s probably because you care about the show and are wondering about the gap between episodes. Well, knitting keeps having to take a … Continue reading "iapm82: A Potpourri Of Knitting"

In this episode, we interview the proprietress of Sit ‘n Knit in Melrose, MA.  She’s got some great yarn (and my favorite needles), and Guido and I both bought treats! We talked about the dude who sells knitting for what it’s worth – check out this guy… Ravelry Thread of the Week Events: Men’s Spring Knitting … Continue reading "iapm81: Sit n Knit"

In this episode, we interview the owner of Gather Here in Cambridge, MA.  Guido and I also delight you (we utterly delight you, I said) with tales of our current knitting projects: Quercus, Color Affection, and Baby Surprise Jacket.  Guido’s all aquiver over his yarn from Green Mountain Spinnery, so you should check them out … Continue reading "IAPM80: Gather Here"

Hey listeners!  Are you ready for an all new 2.0 version of “It’s a Purl,  Man”?  The show has a brand new sound and a brand new co-host, ME (Jessica)! This week, it’s 2012 in review from a knitter’s perspective, some information about upcoming events that you NEED to know, and a bit of a … Continue reading "IAPM79: 2012 In Review"

  On this weeks show I get to talk with Leslie Ann the new author of Cast On, Bind Off. Leslie Ann is a teacher who has just published her first book, and it’s a lot of book on a topic that comes into play with every knitting project. If you are interested in hearing … Continue reading "IAPM78: Leslie Ann"

This episode was put together in a On this episode created in a very busy crafty week. Tuesday included a trip to see Brenda Dayne of Cast-On at WEBS. Wednesday included a talk by Tara Swiger about her new book and marketing craft hosted by Gather Here. Friday rounded out the week with a talk by Clara … Continue reading "IAPM77: Busy Week"

In this episode I sit down with my close friend Alasdair Pot-Quinn to talk about knitting and his new book Extreme Double Knitting. We also talk a little about some of my favorite things like zefrank and Knittings Review

On today’s show Kimberly Reynolds and I talk shop about Stitches East. She is a super social media mover and shaker working for XRX(which BTW has finally started to make their website user friendly). She is very excited about the upcoming events. Also, I am offering up an awesome haloween inspired project bag from my … Continue reading "IAPM75: Stitches East 2010"

Brave New Knits Julie Turjoman Craft Work Knit Ann Weaver Events NY Sheep and Wool Oct 16-17th Rhinebeck, NY Stiches East Oct 28-31st Hartford, CT Fiber Festival of New England Nov 6-7th West Springfield, MA Vogue Knitting Live! Jan 21-23rd New York, NY

Catching up and sharing the many events I have been working on. Make Mine Local Designer Showcase FiberCamp Boston Annie Modesitt’s online classes After The camp page TNNA Survey Gale Zucker Photo fun at Juniper Moon Farm FiberCrawl Maryland Sheep and Wool After Party

Joanne Seiff, author of Knit Green and Fiber Gathering, joins me on the show to talk about Rhinebeck, fiber events, and the complicated landscape of bring green. She is very knowledgeable about both fiber and the environment and breaks it all down for us in her writing. Many, many thanks to my friend Alanna at … Continue reading "IAPM72: Rhinebeck and more"

On Todays show I have a great discussion with Susan B Anderson about her new book “Itty Bitty Toys“. She shares her influences and thoughts about the book as well as her other projects. In the Yarn-a-lot I talk about my joy of finally making it to Creative Fibers in Windsor, CT (near Hartford). I … Continue reading "IAPM71: Itty Bitty Toys"

On today’s show I have an interview with Kathy Elkins of WEBS America’s Yarn Store. She blogs and has a podcast about the yarn that comes into the shop and the many interesting people in the fiber industry.     Projects Little Bubbles (KnitPicks) Quincy (by Brooklyn Tweed) Common Cod Fiber Guild Make Mine Local … Continue reading "IAPM70 – Reaching Into The Back Of The Stash"

On today’s show Mandy Moore and Leanne Praine talk about there newly released book Yarn Bombing. It’s a guide to kntting graffiti and the very public world of knitting.

This show is chock full of interviews from the Summer TNNA 2009. If that isn’t enough, check out the live feed post here. Many thanks to Buffalo Gold for taking me in and letting me go to the show. Interviews Chrissy Gardiner of Gardiner Yarn Works talks about her designs and new book Toe-Up! Patterns … Continue reading "IAPM68 – Summer TNNA 2009 Spectacular"

On todays episode My friend Deb reviews Pet Projects and Kristin Nicholas talks about some fun going ons at her farm. I also play a promo for a fun new podcast called Kiping it real.

In this Episode my friend Jen shares some insite into the Design Copyright discussion. Jen also posted more about it here. I would love to hear you thoughts on this issue. Sadly, this show is very short. I am having a hard time finding my voice as I switch from an older computer setup to … Continue reading "IAPM66: Pirates and Designers"

I went to TNNA and all I brought you back is this lousy post… OK, this post and and two podcasts. Todays show is a quick overview of my weekend… secrets revealed… First, all the time below is GMT, so please subtract 4 hours for the real time. I put all the pieces together into … Continue reading "IAPM65:TNNA Updates with link love"

On the show I do some catching up with yall… and I have a great interview with Jacey Boggs of Insubordiknit. She talks about living through this economy as a spinner and her fun spinning DVD called Sit And Spin. My friends and I will be sharing our experience at TNNA here: http://drop.io/TNNAupdate I will … Continue reading "IAPM64: Spinning through May"

I am in DC with IAN MAX…