Our third episode is all about gifts and gift ideas — we share our top ten gift ideas, a remarkable and touching story from a listener, and more.
First, Jessica and Zontee share a few of your comments on our last episode. Then, Liz and Zontee share the projects on their needles.
Jessica, Liz and Zontee are joined by Jackie Smyth, technical editor at Lion Brand, and they share their countdown of Top Ten Gift ideas.
All of the patterns mentioned are available at our Pattern Finder; you can also click the links below to see each specific pattern on LionBrand.com:
#10 - Scarves: Learn to Cable Scarf
#9 - Hats: Aaron’s Hat Trick
#8 - Purses: Satchel Grande
#7 - Children’s items: Hooded Sweater
#6 - Toys/stuffed animals: Crochet Puppy & Crochet Kitten
#5 - Socks: Men’s Striped Socks
#4 - Baby items: Bright Baby Blanket
#3 - Bath items: Bath Collection, Bunny Bath Mitt, Kitty Bath Mitt
#2 - Prayer shawls: Comfort Shawl
#1 - Afghans: 5 1/2 Hour Afghan & Tree of Life Afghan
A reading of a customer story submitted by Tama from Colorado, called “Knitting Changes Everything” shows the power of knitting and of gifts. You can also read the story by clicking here.
For more customer stories, click here.
Stash This: Ideas for your Crafting Life - Liz and Zontee share some gift recommendations including Lion Brand’s Just Gifts book, Last Minute Knitted Gifts, The Knitting Answer Book, and The Crochet Answer Book. Zontee recommends gift baskets filled with yarn and books for the yarncrafter in your life.
To leave your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-350-3957 and leave us a message! We may even feature you in an upcoming episode! For our next episode, leave a question or comment for Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, author and writer of the popular blog, Yarn Harlot.
Look for YarnCraft on Blubrry.com.
Theme music is “Boy with a Coin” by Iron and Wine, from the PodSafe Music Network.
Show Notes:
00:14 Intro and welcome
01:40 Listener comments
04:18 What’s on Zontee’s and Liz’s needles and hooks
06:23 Top Ten Gift Idea Countdown
20:52 Customer Tama’s story “Knitting Changes Everything”
26:15 Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life — Yarncrafting gift ideas
November 14th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Just finished listening to your 3rd episode. I am enjoying your podcast and look forward to future episodes.
Thanks for the great gift ideas. As a new-ish knitter I need all the help I can get.
November 14th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Hi, just wanted to let you know that I listened and enjoyed hearing the top 10 list. Great work!
November 14th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
Great episode! I’m thinking about some holiday gift ideas now, thank you for the ideas.
Also, I like how you were able to reference the comments link/phone numbers and blog/web addresses within context of the show. It was much smoother this episode.
November 15th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Just wanted to say thanks for playing my voice mail! How exciting! I haven’t finished this weeks podcast but what a surprise to hear my own voice while I was getting ready this morning! Keep up the good work - Also, a question, any good quick crochet sock patterns out there?? I’m not opposed to books either (being a Librarian and all…) Thanks for the help!
Anna, From Cincinnati
November 16th, 2007 at 1:17 am
I love all of the episodes you’ve done thus far and really enjoyed hearing your “Top Ten List” I look forward to casting on one (okay, maybe three) of the projects in upcoming days.
Do you have any favorite knitting books? There are so many out there and it is hard to find one that has easy to read and knit patterns.
Thanks!
November 16th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Thanks to everyone for listening and commenting!
Anna, thanks for calling! A quick crochet sock pattern that we have on our site is called Joan’s Socks. You can also check out our book, Just Socks, which has great knit and crochet sock patterns, from lace socks to slippers.
Sarah, we have lots of knitting books we like! Check out our newsletter archive or subscribe to our newsletter to see our book features!
~Zontee~
November 19th, 2007 at 10:39 am
Thanks for using my story on this episode. I am very honored that you liked it enough to use it on here. The podcasts are great and I have enjoyed them. I am looking forward to the next one with Stephanie! I love her books.
November 19th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
Enjoyed the podcast very much! I would like to add a felted bag or purse as another suggestion for a gift. Felting creates a really different look for those people who don’t really like the look of knitted or crocheted things.
I’m looking forward to your next podcast.
November 19th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Congrats on the new podcast!
The subject matter is great! The guests have been phenomenal!
Having just come back from a blogging convention, and taking classes on the podcasting track.. I have one suggestion. Record your podcast in a room lined with yarn! Seriously, it sounds alot like you all are in a tin can. So hey what better to prevent echoing than yarn!??
Looking forward to more!
November 23rd, 2007 at 10:48 am
Oh my! I found your podcast through the Lion Brand Yarn email that I receive. I’ve never really listened to podcasts before–I was so excited to find out that I could listen and still do other stuff on my computer! I wish you guys had a new episode every day.
Anyway, I had pretty much given up knitting Christmas gifts, but I think that after hearing your episode, I’ll reconsider. I don’t have to knit the big ol’ gigantic things, I could knit something quick like bath items or a hat.
Thanks for doing the podcast. Wish I could listen to people talking about knitting 24/7!
November 26th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
I really enjoy the podcasts, I wish they were weekly! Episode #3 was particularly interesting, I love the to 10 gift idea list. I took advantage of the suggestions and started the “Learn to Cable Scarf” and do I love it! It’s a nice challenge for a beginner like me, the yarn is absolutely wonderful and the instructions clear and easy to follow. This scarf will make a great gift for my father in Canada. Thank you!!
Nadine, Arizona
November 26th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Is there a way for me to download your podcasts without installing a podcatching program?
Thanks for any assistance.
November 26th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that yet another international knitter is listening to you! Great podcast! Is there any way to download your podcast so I can listen while I run? Thanks!!
Greetings from Germany,
Kimberly
November 27th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Hi Krista & Guten Tag Kimberly!
There is now a “Direct Download” link in each blog post, so that you can save the file to your computer. You can also now subscribe via e-mail! Visit our How to Subscribe page to get our podcast via e-mail. Thanks for listening!
~Zontee~
P.S. Pam, thanks for blogging about us! We’re so glad you’re enjoying the podcast! Nadine, glad you’re enjoying the Learn to Cable scarf! Hope you’ll share pictures with us when you’re done!