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If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Karen and I are discussing the many different styles of knitting needles available to our craft, along with our favourites and which have injured us!  For “us” read me…. Tell us of your favourite needles to knit with in the comments! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast! Mentioned in the episode: Straight Needles               Circulars or cable needles               Interchangeable needles               ‘Boomerang’ Needles (Curved DPNs) Tutorial at Crafts from the Cwtch Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)  Barad-dur DPN holder crocheted by Kit Moffett, aka Baby Dragon               Cable needles (used to create cables in knitting) These are just a couple of the possibilities.   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Karen and I are discussing the many different styles of knitting needles available to our craft, along with our favourites and which have injured us!  For “us” read me…. Tell us of your favourite needles to knit with in the comments! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast! Mentioned in the episode: Straight Needles               Circulars or cable needles               Interchangeable needles               ‘Boomerang’ Needles (Curved DPNs) Tutorial at Crafts from the Cwtch Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)  Barad-dur DPN holder crocheted by Kit Moffett, aka Baby Dragon               Cable needles (used to create cables in knitting) These are just a couple of the possibilities.   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Karen and I are discussing how we regain our inspiration when we’ve hit a lull. Do you have any tips for recapturing your creative spark? Share it in the comments!   Links mentioned in the episode: Asana Instant Gratification Monkey Episode 12: Dana Gervais The Wonder of Systems Find Your Focus Challenge Yarn Academy Facebook Group Yarn Jugglers Facebook Group     Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast!   Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Karen and I are discussing how we regain our inspiration when we’ve hit a lull. Do you have any tips for recapturing your creative spark? Share it in the comments!   Links mentioned in the episode: Asana Instant Gratification Monkey Episode 12: Dana Gervais The Wonder of Systems Find Your Focus Challenge Yarn Academy Facebook Group Yarn Jugglers Facebook Group     Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast!   Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today we are joined  by Dana Gervais of Dana Gervais Desgins discussing the importance of Systems for your Business and sanity! In addition to the suggestions given in the podcast Dana is also offering a special package for the Biz Knit System for our community. The first 10 who buy the package will also get a bonus of a free call to discuss how to implement for your business. Check it out at https://www.bizknitsystems.com/yarnacademy Tell us of any systems you have created in the comments! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast!   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen  Links mentioned in the episode:   Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today we are joined  by Dana Gervais of Dana Gervais Desgins discussing the importance of Systems for your Business and sanity! In addition to the suggestions given in the podcast Dana is also offering a special package for the Biz Knit System for our community. The first 10 who buy the package will also get a bonus of a free call to discuss how to implement for your business. Check it out at https://www.bizknitsystems.com/yarnacademy Tell us of any systems you have created in the comments! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast!   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen  Links mentioned in the episode:   Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today we’re discussing some of the many hidden roles that are involved along the line from the fibre source to the finished items. Did we leave any out? Tell us in the comments! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast!   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen  Links mentioned in the episode: The Tits Out Collective Bonus Interviews: Clare Ankatelle of Giddy Aunt Yarns Rachy Newin of Rachy Newin Designs Vickie Glynn of Paper Plane Knits Katie Bredbeck of Canvas Moth Kit Moffett’s (aka Baby Dragon’s) Cessna 172, created without a pattern Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today we’re discussing some of the many hidden roles that are involved along the line from the fibre source to the finished items. Did we leave any out? Tell us in the comments! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast!   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen  Links mentioned in the episode: The Tits Out Collective Bonus Interviews: Clare Ankatelle of Giddy Aunt Yarns Rachy Newin of Rachy Newin Designs Vickie Glynn of Paper Plane Knits Katie Bredbeck of Canvas Moth Kit Moffett’s (aka Baby Dragon’s) Cessna 172, created without a pattern Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today we’re discussing some of the many hidden roles that are involved along the line from the fibre source to the finished items. Did we leave any out? Tell us in the comments! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast!   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today we’re discussing some of the many hidden roles that are involved along the line from the fibre source to the finished items. Did we leave any out? Tell us in the comments! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast!   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today we’re chatting with Ruth Haydock, the knit and crochet designer behind Ruth Haydock Designs. She’s participated in multiple mastermind groups, and she gives us some insight on how they help you grow your business. Have you participated in any Mastermind Groups? Did you find them helpful? Let us know in the comments   Ruth was working on a large whale from her Whales of the Universe crochet pattern, available on Ravelry. She would also like to invite our listeners to join her Knit and Crochet Community on Facebook. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast!   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today we’re chatting with Ruth Haydock, the knit and crochet designer behind Ruth Haydock Designs. She’s participated in multiple mastermind groups, and she gives us some insight on how they help you grow your business. Have you participated in any Mastermind Groups? Did you find them helpful? Let us know in the comments   Ruth was working on a large whale from her Whales of the Universe crochet pattern, available on Ravelry. She would also like to invite our listeners to join her Knit and Crochet Community on Facebook. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast!   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! Today we discuss continuing your education as a business owner through a variety of avenues. Are you a lifelong learner? Let us know in the comments Links mentioned in the episode Note: these may be affiliate links, some are not.  Either way there is no cost to you for clicking. What’s on our needles:     Karen is working on a pair of Knitted Knockers Learn more about the Knitted Knockers program here.         Babs is working on her #22 Socks. They are currently just beginning testing on Yarnpond, and more testers are welcome! https://www.yarnpond.com/pattern_tests/19/     Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast.   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! Today we discuss continuing your education as a business owner through a variety of avenues. Are you a lifelong learner? Let us know in the comments Links mentioned in the episode Note: these may be affiliate links, some are not.  Either way there is no cost to you for clicking. What’s on our needles:     Karen is working on a pair of Knitted Knockers Learn more about the Knitted Knockers program here.         Babs is working on her #22 Socks. They are currently just beginning testing on Yarnpond, and more testers are welcome! https://www.yarnpond.com/pattern_tests/19/     Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast.   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! Today we discuss career choices for our kids, the cost of education, and the American Dream! Would you recommend a creative, but unstable career path for your kids? Let us know in the comments Links mentioned in the episode Note: these may be affiliate links, some are not.  Either way there is no cost to you for clicking. What’s on our needles: Karen is working on a Fox Paws Scarf designed by Xandy Peters             Babs is working on her 52 Socks.             Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast.   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! Today we discuss career choices for our kids, the cost of education, and the American Dream! Would you recommend a creative, but unstable career path for your kids? Let us know in the comments Links mentioned in the episode Note: these may be affiliate links, some are not.  Either way there is no cost to you for clicking. What’s on our needles: Karen is working on a Fox Paws Scarf designed by Xandy Peters             Babs is working on her 52 Socks.             Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast.   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! This week we’re discussing blocking, what is it, why bother and what happens if you don’t? Have you discovered the magic of blocking or would you never waste your time? Let us know in the comments Links mentioned in the episode Note: these may be affiliate links, some are not.  Either way there is no cost to you for clicking. Karen’s favorite steamer : PurSteam 220 ml capacity Knitting ‘T’ pins Knit Picks Blocking Frame Tutorial Lacis Blocking Wire (Karen cut hers into two five-foot lengths, a seven-foot, and an eight-foot) Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast.   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! This week we’re discussing blocking, what is it, why bother and what happens if you don’t? Have you discovered the magic of blocking or would you never waste your time? Let us know in the comments Links mentioned in the episode Note: these may be affiliate links, some are not.  Either way there is no cost to you for clicking. Karen’s favorite steamer : PurSteam 220 ml capacity Knitting ‘T’ pins Knit Picks Blocking Frame Tutorial Lacis Blocking Wire (Karen cut hers into two five-foot lengths, a seven-foot, and an eight-foot) Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast.   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! This week we’re discussing swatching, both from a designers perspective and why it would be super useful for hobbyists too. Are you a regular swatcher or do you knit or crochet by the seat of your pants? Let us know in the comments Links mentioned in the episode Note: these may be affiliate links, some are not.  Either way there is no cost to you for clicking. Swatching in the Round video Knit Darling: Needle Material Effects Gauge A Gauge measurement square with needles sizing holes  Knitting ‘T’ pins   Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast.   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license If you’re enjoying the podcast, please let us know in the comments: we’d love to hear from you! This week we’re discussing swatching, both from a designers perspective and why it would be super useful for hobbyists too. Are you a regular swatcher or do you knit or crochet by the seat of your pants? Let us know in the comments Links mentioned in the episode Note: these may be affiliate links, some are not.  Either way there is no cost to you for clicking. Swatching in the Round video Knit Darling: Needle Material Effects Gauge A Gauge measurement square with needles sizing holes  Knitting ‘T’ pins   Please leave your feedback and comments so more yarn enthusiasts will be able to find the podcast.   Bye for now, Babs    &  Karen    Intro and outro music by Agenda 23 provided under creative commons sharealike license