Knitting History

Category: Home and Garden

Date: November 06, 2009

Website address: http://knittinghistory.podbean.com

Description: A podcast/blog that looks at the history of all kinds of fiber arts--along with interesting history stories and reviews.

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Silk, Natasha, and the End of Fred

Thu, 06 May 2010 06:07:59 +0000

In this episode, we’ll discuss silk and the ugly buggers that make it, a really cool woman from Russian history, what’s on my needles, what’s off, review celtic swan dpns (find them at celticswan.com), why you should always believe a yarn that says it is good for felting, the death...

http://knittinghistory.podbean.com/2010/05/06/silk-natasha-and-the-end-of-fred/

Episode 9: Nettle, viruses, and the dangers of inbreeding

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:29:01 +0000

In this episode, we’ll talk about the nasty virus on my computer, finish up bast fibers, and discuss why you shouldn’t date your cousin. Music by Augur (my husband’s band!). Reviews of Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie M. Wiseman, Celtic Swan needles (more comi...

http://knittinghistory.podbean.com/2010/03/08/episode-9-nettle-viruses-and-the-dangers-of-inbreeding/

Episode 8: Hemp, Necklaces, and Drama-Free Zones

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:07:51 +0000

I’m back…with a very sensitive microphone that I’m not quite used to yet. So there’s more noise than usual. In this episode, we’ll discuss hemp and its uses, the necklace affair of Marie Antoinette, what’s on/off my needles, the book Sock Innovation by Cookie A., ...

http://knittinghistory.podbean.com/2010/01/28/episode-8-hemp-necklaces-and-drama-free-zones/

Episode 7: Wool, Polio, and My Cold

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:32:37 +0000

In this episode, we’ll find out how much I can sniffle during a podcast while talking about wool, polio, what’s on and off my needles, review of a book about Katherine Swynford and my weekend of hats. Music is by Black Velvet Elvis. ...

http://knittinghistory.podbean.com/2009/12/30/episode-7-wool-polio-and-my-cold/

Episode 6: Spinning, Mistresses, and Taters

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:16:38 +0000

In this episode, I’ll discuss the evolution of spindles, why Misty bailed on me, how you go from mistress to duchess, what’s on the needles, why www.shopyarnlove.com is omigosh wonderful, and why you should go and buy lots of albums from the Taters. ...

http://knittinghistory.podbean.com/2009/12/08/episode-6-spinning-mistresses-and-taters/