Comments on: YarnCraft Episode 28 :: Gifts to “Wow” on a Budget

By: YarnCraft

YarnCraft — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:00:44 +0000

Hi Eric,

Thanks for the great idea — definitely a good project with kids!

~Zontee~

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:31:48 +0000

I have to say that I really enjoy your podcast. I wanted to share with you a yarn craft that I have made for the holiday season. I roll all of my yarn into balls, that includes crochet thread. Well the left over cardboard tube that they are wrapped on, I didn’t want to throw out. So me and my landlady’s 12 yr. old daughter, Rebecca took different fashion yarns and wrapped the tubes in one single layer. Then I made a large loop to finish it off and made Christmas tree ornanments. Each one is different and has the personality of the creator. I like the cool colors of green, blue and purple. And Rebecca likes pinks, yellows and light purples. We even made one for my landlady (who is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan) using yellow and black Fun Fur. It’s a inexpensive and creative project to do, especially with children.

By: YarnCraft

YarnCraft — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:58:20 +0000

Hi Dr Gemma,

Thanks so much for talking about Lion Brand on your podcast! We’ll have to check it out!

- Liz & Zontee

By: YarnCraft

YarnCraft — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:57:33 +0000

Hi Chris,

I personally think that the classics like Barbara Walker’s or Elizabeth Zimmermann’s books are great resources for knitters. The Harmony Guides are also useful for knitters and crocheters in terms of stitches etc. I don’t believe Lily has any new books out right now, but check her website for more info. Also, keep an eye out for a new book from Lion Brand later this year…can’t say too much yet, but it might be a great addition to your library.

Kate is not a technical writer–her books are all novels–so unfortunately you won’t find her in the knitting/crochet section of the bookstore, but her books are a fun read for between projects!

Hope that helps!

~Zontee~

By: Dr Gemma

Dr Gemma — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:39:43 +0000

Hello, Ladies! I just wanted you to know that I talk about Lion Brand Yarns in the most recent episode of my podcast “CogKNITive”. I discuss the yarns and website in the segment called “Something I Really Like” in Episode 14. Yes, Lion Brand is Something I Really Like. Your excellent podcast is also Something I Love! Thanks for the great work!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:54:29 +0000

I always eagerly wait for your next podcast. What I’d like to know is there a good reference book out there? Do you have any favorites? Lily Chin is suppose to come out with 2 in knitting and crocheting. Did this happen yet? Maybe Kate has one on the market? I went to my local bookstore and nothing on the shelves were complete enough.

By: Lion Brand Notebook

Lion Brand Notebook — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:51:07 +0000

[...] episode #28 — Gifts to “Wow” on a Budget — of our audio-podcast, YarnCraft, my co-host Liz and I prepare for the holiday season by [...]

By: Connie

Connie — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:14:22 +0000

Thanks for a great podcast. A question I would have for Kate would be does she have a favorite kind of project, and what is her favorite kind of yarn to work with?

By: sunsetknitter

sunsetknitter — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:34:45 +0000

Just wanted to drop a line to let you know I am really enjoying your podcast.