By The Fibreside

In which I contemplate decisions in knitting as metaphor for decisions in life, pat myself on the back for what I accomplished in my homework for Level 2, talk about sections of a fleece and the differences between them for Level 1, interview Edmonton knitting and crochet designer Jessie McKitrick, update listeners on my two […] more...

In which I extoll the virtues of fibre arts as stress management, berate myself for waiting so long to start my level 2 homework, talk excessively about blending for both Level 2 and Level 1 Master Spinner, cover what little knitting and spinning I’ve done in the last two weeks, and bring you up to […] more...

In which I reflect on self-confidence, talk about the sweater calculations from Level 2 and ergonomics and spinning wheel maintenance from Level 1, cover the knitting and spinning I’m currently doing, review a couple of things, and bring you up to date on the Bayeux tapestry project. Thanks for listening! Shownotes: Theme music: leaves by […] more...

The first episode! In which I talk about why I’m doing this, a bit about my Level 2 homework and the washing exercise from Level 1, the knitting and spinning I’m currently doing, and I introduce a project that has been languishing for far too long. Thanks for listening! Shownotes: Theme music: leaves by airtone […] more...