Knitty Nora's knitting natter

Episode 10: Knitting out of the closet

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:56:00 +0000

Did you get involved in Knitting in Public day? Are you a brazen hussy or is knitting your darkest secret? Knitty Nora, brings you up to date with her latest projects and she and the knitting group talk about knitting in public. Knitcycle

Episode 9: Knitting's unsung heroes

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:20:00 +0000

We spend so much time fondling our yarn and extolling its virtues that we tend to overlook the fact that it would be no good if we didn't have knitting needles. What would we do without them? Knitty Nora gives them some much-deserved attention, and talks about her latest projects and workshops. Websites mentioned: Mango Moon Leven Crafts Bead-ended knitting needles Glass knitting needles Brittany Birch needles Light-up knitting needles Leopardskin knitting needles

Episode 8: Getting your knitting in a twist

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:24:00 +0000

After an unexpected break in transmission, Knitty Nora returns! She is recovering from the excitement of being mentioned in Let's Knit magazine and is ready to face her public again. This time, it's how to avoid getting your knitting in a twist when cabling. It's not as hard as you might think.

Episode 7 Learning the C word

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:22:00 +0000

Knitty Nora confesses to being a closet crocheter and tries to justify her actions. She explains a technique for crocheting a foundation chain and first row in one go. Then, it's off to the knitting group for some more laughs and to catch up on the crochet-along. The picture shows two finished crochet shopping bags from the knitting group. Websites mentioned in this podcast: Sheepish Interweave Crochet

Episode 6: Easter with the aliens

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:31:00 +0000

Has Knitty Nora turned over a new knitting leaf or was she abducted by aliens over Easter? Listen in to find out about her terrifying experience. Then return to relative normality as the knitting group discusses a knitalong that it is starting. Website mentioned in this episode: Crystal Palace Yarns Bobby Davison's wool shop Bag pattern: Eco shopping bag We are using the pattern from the book but it's here on this blog, if you'd rather not use an old sheet. To use a sheet, cut it into a continuous strip of fabric about 1.5cm (approx half and inch) wide.

Episode 5: Emma King talks about design

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:09:00 +0000

Knitty Nora has been to another knitting workshop, this time with the well-known designer Emma King. Hear all about the workshop and what Emma has to say about use of colour, beads and sequins in your designs. Websites mentioned in this podcast: Rowan Yarns Sheepish

Episode 4: Stashaholics anonymous

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:29:00 +0000

Knitty Nora discovers Ravelry and wonders if she'll ever have a normal life again but finds comfort about her addiction to yarn when she talks to some of the ladies in her knitting group. Be reassured, if you think you have a problem, you are not alone! Website mentioned in this podcast: www.ravelry.com

Episode 3: Finishing school with Debbie Abrahams

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:01:00 +0000

Knitty Nora talks to Debbie Abrahams, the well known knitting designer, about ways to make finished garments look more professional, and how to motivate yourself to sew them up if you hate sewing! Websites mentioned are: Debbie Abrahams
Yarn-in-Notts
And for some podcasts that are almost as good as mine(!): Yarncraft
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StashandBurn

Episode 2: The Joy of Sox

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:16:00 +0000

Knitty Nora reveals all when she talks about her gradual seduction by the art of sock knitting. She describes how to go about knitting socks and talks about her latest project. Websites mentioned in this podcast (and no, I'm not on commission!): www.knittingpatterncentral.com www.applelaine.com www.earthfaire.com www.ellenewarren.com You might also find these useful for patterns and technique: www.knitty.com Short row heel tutorial
Basic sock pattern

Episode 1: Introducing Knitty Nora

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:19:00 +0000

Knitty Nora introduces herself, talks about her knitting, some useful web resources, what to expect next, and some local events that are coming up. Websites mentioned are: www.knittingforums.co.uk www.cafepress.com www.worldofjamesherriot.org