KnitWit: Rantings of a Rabid Knitter

Problem with the mp3 didn’t resolve for everyone so I am making a new post with the file and hopefully this time it will work.

I am not sure why the first fix didn’t work.

Sorry for those of you that will get two copies.

Carry.

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The next chapter isn’t done yet.  It is close but there are still some more to do.

Therefore, I am going to ramble on about a lot of other things.

I talk about what I have been up to the last few days.  I go on for much too long about how wonderful netflix is.

I also talk about the story so far, who everyone is and what their problems are.  If you don’t want any spoilers stop listening at that point.

Please, let me know what you think.  Were you on the same page as I was?  Did any of the revels catch you off guard?  Do you care about whether the young woman ever makes her way home?   Do you ever wonder why these shows about nothing seem to go on forever?

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

This week I am heading back up to the mountains.  I am hoping to do a show while I am up there.  However, it is just a weekend class and I think I am going to be pretty busy.  We will just have to wait and see.  I will be taking my mobile recording unit with me just in case.

Thanks. Carry

approx. 28 minutes

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The third annual Calendar of Hope has been published.  The money raised goes to breast cancer research.  Go to http://www.fitterknitter.com/breastcancercalendar.html for more information.

This week is a continuation of the encounters.  If you haven’t listened to the previous ones, go back to KnitWit 177: Jacky.

Please let me know what you think.  Sam was one of the first chapters I wrote.  I wasn’t meaning to write them out of order but Sam would not let me be.  I finally just had to write it to get him to leave me alone.  Do you think I have gone off my rocker?

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 17 minutes

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A couple of updates on how life is going and we continue with the adventures of the young woman.

There was some confusion as to the situation with John at the end of the last chapter.  I have re-written the ending and read it to you.  I hope it is clearer.

This weeks story picks up the following day on the out skirts of San Antonio, TX.

If you want to know what other people think, there are threads in the  forum on Rav to discuss the details of each chapter.  There are spoilers so only go there after you have listened.  Add your own thoughts to the discussion.

If you have any questions or comments let me know.

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 20 minutes

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A bit of an update and a long discussion of cast ons.

You may want to listen with yarn and needles in hand to see if you can follow what I am trying to say.

It is not easy to explain these things in words.  I hope I make some sense.

If you have any questions or comments,  please let me know:

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 22 minutes

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I am in Savannah, GA for a SAS users conference.  I recorded in the hotel on my netbook with a cheep mic.  It sounds a bit tinny to me.

This show goes out to all the folks who have said they would rather have me talk about nothing than have nothing from me.

So a show about nothing but a drive around town and some of the people I met.

Casta Rota Mountain Bread

Honey Readee’s Bees (9128973960)

Unwind yarn and Gifts

Wild Fibre

Twiggs

Next week more casting on.

So tell me was it better than nothing, me talking about nothing?

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 11 minutes

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This week we are continuing with the encounters.  If you haven’t listened to all the previous ones, go back and listen to those first.

The show is very explicit.  It is not work safe.  It is not kid safe.  Headphones are a must if you are out in public.

This was a difficult chapter to write.  I hope you will understand why once you listen.

Let me know what you think.

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 16 minutes

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This week we are not continueing with the story.  I haven’t gotten the next chapter written.

Instead I talk about putting my fine liberal arts education to go use.

I would love to know what you think.  Have I completely lost it?  What would you have done if you were in my place?

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

You have been quiet the last couple of shows.  Have I done something wrong?

Carry

approx. 16 minutes

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We continue on with that thing I am writing.  If you haven’t listened to the first 3 go back and do it.  It starts in episode 177: Jacky.

This one is a bit long and I will admit to stumbling over some of the words.  I keep telling people my writing and my speaking vocalulary are two different things.

If you are interested in reading the stories, let me know.  If there is enough interest, I will put a link to the files on-line.

As always, I want to hear from you.  What do you think about Mac and his situation?  Do you think he will make the necessary changes?  Do you think I was heavy handed with his wake-up call?

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 25 minutes

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It is a knitting episode just like Melinda asked for!!!

Since I have been all about new beginnings lately, I thought we should talk about casting on.  I was rather surpriced I hadn’t talked about this already… maybe I have and forgot but I couldn’t find anything when I did a search.

This week I cover 6 cast-ons.

1. Half Hitch

2. Long Tail

3. Knit/Purl

4. Knitted

5. Cabled

6. Crocheted(two variations)

These are all cast-ons for going in one direction.  Next mod5=0, I will talk about circular and provisional cast-ons.

I hope to figure out how to edit video and put some clips demostrating the different cast-ons.  Once I do that, I will link the clips for you to watch.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

website: autumnbreezedesigns.com

email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com

ravelry: autumnbreeze

ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum

Thanks. Carry

approx. 16 minutes

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