Comments on: YarnCraft Episode 06 :: Resolutions & New Beginnings http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/ A Podcast for Yarn-Lovers from Lion Brand Yarn Company Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:41:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Simone http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-446 Simone Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:52:41 +0000 http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-446 I enjoy your podcasts. I understand the circumstances of this one episode and the sound quality wasn't like the others and doesn't diminish my pleasure in listening. I am wondering why you didn't mention Ravelry too. It would do everything that instructables is trying to do but is a much larger community of fiber enthusiasts. It is also a great place to journal and track each project. I enjoy your podcasts.

I understand the circumstances of this one episode and the sound quality wasn’t like the others and doesn’t diminish my pleasure in listening.

I am wondering why you didn’t mention Ravelry too. It would do everything that instructables is trying to do but is a much larger community of fiber enthusiasts.

It is also a great place to journal and track each project.

]]> By: Victoria http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-410 Victoria Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:16:18 +0000 http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-410 This was the first podcast I have ever heard and I definitely enjoy the concept. But I also agree with all the other responses regarding poor sound quality, unpolished pronunciation, giggling while talking (in the beginning of the program) and the habit of the speakers talking with each other and not to us. Each speaker also started sentences with "So," far too frequently! I imagine a lot of podcast listeners also enjoy NPR, Terry Gross, etc. and we are accustomed to very professional radio voices. I second the "hint" that Instructables should put a how-to of the new LB knitting machine on its site! I look forward to listening to future podcasts. This was the first podcast I have ever heard and I definitely enjoy the concept. But I also agree with all the other responses regarding poor sound quality, unpolished pronunciation, giggling while talking (in the beginning of the program) and the habit of the speakers talking with each other and not to us. Each speaker also started sentences with “So,” far too frequently!

I imagine a lot of podcast listeners also enjoy NPR, Terry Gross, etc. and we are accustomed to very professional radio voices.

I second the “hint” that Instructables should put a how-to of the new LB knitting machine on its site!

I look forward to listening to future podcasts.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-409 Elizabeth Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:59:49 +0000 http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-409 I definitely agree with the sound quality of this one. And it wasn't traffic. Its sounded like aliens were morphing their voices and surroundings - so badly that I couldn't listen to the rest of it! I hope its better next time - because I live your podcast! I definitely agree with the sound quality of this one. And it wasn’t traffic. Its sounded like aliens were morphing their voices and surroundings - so badly that I couldn’t listen to the rest of it!

I hope its better next time - because I live your podcast!

]]> By: Carma http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-407 Carma Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:20:52 +0000 http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-407 I have been knitting as long as I can remember, my grandmother taught me at age 5. I now have platium hair (lols) I have used Lion Yarns for a long time. But, it wasn't until about 4 months ago, I visited the web site. What fun! Wonder why it took me so bloody long to do so. I love reading everything that the knitters are doing. I have found it hard to find other knitters in my community, so it so lovely to join the community of Lion knitters. What I want to share today, I live in a County of Washington State, that suffered exstreme damage in the early December storm of 2007. I was affected by this, plus some family medical problems. So...... there wasn't any Christmas budget this year. Having 5 grandchildren and 11 adult children (includes in-laws) I was in a pickle. This is when I found Lion's website. But, I did have a large arsenal of yarn. 23 projects later, a gift was given to all. I want to thank Lionbrand for all their wonderful free patterns, then all your members comments on ideas. Sincerely, Carma I have been knitting as long as I can remember, my grandmother taught me at age 5. I now have platium hair (lols)
I have used Lion Yarns for a long time. But, it wasn’t until about 4 months ago, I visited the web site. What fun! Wonder why it took me so bloody long to do so. I love reading everything that the knitters are doing. I have found it hard to find other knitters in my community, so it so lovely to join the community of Lion knitters.
What I want to share today, I live in a County of Washington State, that suffered exstreme damage in the early December storm of 2007. I was affected by this, plus some family medical problems.
So…… there wasn’t any Christmas budget this year. Having 5 grandchildren and 11 adult children (includes in-laws) I was in a pickle. This is when I found Lion’s website.
But, I did have a large arsenal of yarn. 23 projects later, a gift was given to all.
I want to thank Lionbrand for all their wonderful free patterns, then all your members comments on ideas.
Sincerely,
Carma

]]> By: Victoria http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-406 Victoria Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:21:35 +0000 http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-406 I thought the instructables interview was great! And always the general podcast content is good, but the sound quality on this one was very difficult for me to hear. I thought the instructables interview was great! And always the general podcast content is good, but the sound quality on this one was very difficult for me to hear.

]]> By: knitwit http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-404 knitwit Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:26:55 +0000 http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-404 Help! The audio was horrible on my first visit. Also, the enthusiasm that your guests have does not come thru. Maybe some video would be better to visualize the new yarns...projects...catalog...etc.... Sorry...am I the only one who is disappointed??? Thanks. The Knitwit Help! The audio was horrible on my first visit. Also, the enthusiasm that your guests have does not come thru.

Maybe some video would be better to visualize the new yarns…projects…catalog…etc….

Sorry…am I the only one who is disappointed???

Thanks.

The Knitwit

]]> By: YarnCraft http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-400 YarnCraft Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:37:52 +0000 http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-400 Hi All, Thanks for all of your comments and feedback! We're so glad some of you are sharing your resolutions! To read some of the hundreds of resolutions we've received so far, <a href="http://cache.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/lionbrand/displayCustomerProjects.fcgi?projectType=resolution&list=1/" rel="nofollow">click here</a>. Diane, thanks for asking about Lion Cashmere Blend! Although it's not widely carried, I would recommend requesting it at your local yarn shops so they know that there's a demand for it. You, as a customer, have influence on what stores carry! Genie, I just want to say that you are definitely NOT alone! Knitters and crocheters come in all ages! Communities either online (like Ravelry) or locally (visit our <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/lionbrand/charitySearch.cgi?type=club" rel="nofollow">Club Finder</a>) can help you connect to people your own age. Happy knitting and crocheting, everyone! ~Zontee~ Hi All,

Thanks for all of your comments and feedback!

We’re so glad some of you are sharing your resolutions! To read some of the hundreds of resolutions we’ve received so far, click here.

Diane, thanks for asking about Lion Cashmere Blend! Although it’s not widely carried, I would recommend requesting it at your local yarn shops so they know that there’s a demand for it. You, as a customer, have influence on what stores carry!

Genie, I just want to say that you are definitely NOT alone! Knitters and crocheters come in all ages! Communities either online (like Ravelry) or locally (visit our Club Finder) can help you connect to people your own age.

Happy knitting and crocheting, everyone!

~Zontee~

]]> By: Genie Vaughan http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-396 Genie Vaughan Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:57:55 +0000 http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-396 Dear YarnCraft: I am a 30 something knitter who is getting a lot of flack about my knitting. I stated knitting when I was 12 and did it off and on through college. In the last 5 years, I went back to it full time. I especially enjoy listing to podcasts! I listen to Cast On and YarnCraft on my computer at work. When I'm home I look at knitting dvd's and listen to audio books while knitting. I enjoy my craft but my friends and coworkers tease me about it. They tell me I'm too young to be knitting. Why is knitting associated with older women? When I go online I find many young women that are knitting. but I still feel very alone in this. Can you make any suggestions that would cheer me up about this. I'm becoming a secret knitter and not telling anyone I knit. Love the Podcasts keep it up! Dear YarnCraft:

I am a 30 something knitter who is getting a lot of
flack about my knitting. I stated knitting when I was 12 and did it off and on through college. In the last 5 years, I went back to it full time. I especially enjoy listing to podcasts! I listen to Cast On and YarnCraft on my computer at work. When I’m home I look at knitting dvd’s and listen to audio books while knitting. I enjoy my craft but my friends and coworkers tease me about it. They tell me I’m too young to be knitting. Why is knitting associated with older women? When I go online I find many young women that are knitting. but I still feel very alone in this. Can you make any suggestions that would cheer me up about this. I’m becoming a secret knitter and not telling anyone I knit. Love the Podcasts keep it up!

]]> By: Lain http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-393 Lain Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:30:28 +0000 http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-393 Ditto on the poor audio quality -- it often is "noisy" but this one was unlistenable. The interview sounded like it had been sent through one of those voice changers my kids have! I had to skip forward. I loved the topic of resolutions -- would have liked to hear more about that. Ditto on the poor audio quality — it often is “noisy” but this one was unlistenable. The interview sounded like it had been sent through one of those voice changers my kids have! I had to skip forward. I loved the topic of resolutions — would have liked to hear more about that.

]]> By: Diane http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-392 Diane Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:09:14 +0000 http://yarncraft.lionbrand.com/2008/01/02/yarncraft-episode-06-resolutions-new-beginnings/#comment-392 Thanks for the podcast, I love to listen to people talk about knitting, while I'm knitting! An unrelated question for you - is the Lion Cashmere Blend yarn going to be more widely available soon? The only place I've seen it is at Beverly's Fabric/Craft store, and it's priced at $10.99 per skein, with only a couple of colors. In the same strip mall is a LYS with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino, which is a similar fiber blend and yardage, for $8.99, and many colors. I see you have it listed online for $8.99. Thanks for the podcast, I love to listen to people talk about knitting, while I’m knitting!

An unrelated question for you - is the Lion Cashmere Blend yarn going to be more widely available soon? The only place I’ve seen it is at Beverly’s Fabric/Craft store, and it’s priced at $10.99 per skein, with only a couple of colors. In the same strip mall is a LYS with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino, which is a similar fiber blend and yardage, for $8.99, and many colors. I see you have it listed online for $8.99.

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