Sticks & String

A podcast by an Australian bloke who knits.

Show 108 – Imbalance

hanks to Sally for the Easter Show knitting comments.
If you’d like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What’s happening
Courthouse Stitch’n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show’s music
Justin Bianco (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Folk Mittens by Marcia Lewandowski (link)


Kingdom Crumble by Justin Bianco

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28 June 2009 Posted by David Reidy | knitting | | No Comments Yet

Show 107 – Looking the best

Thanks to Sally for the Easter Show knitting comments.
If you’d like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What’s happening
Courthouse Stitch’n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show’s music
Reza Manzoori Bestowal (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Other
Felt magazine from Yarn Magazine (link)


Reza Nation by Reza Manzoori

You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or
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21 June 2009 Posted by David Reidy | knitting | | No Comments Yet

Show 106 – WWKIP ‘09

Thanks to Sally for organising the Sydney WWKIP day, it was lots of fun.
Thanks also to Lara for having a word, and Michelle for popping in as well.
If you’d like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What’s happening
Courthouse Stitch’n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Knitter\’s Connection 17 – 20 June, Columbus OH, USA
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown


ReStrung by Reza Manzoori

You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or
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14 June 2009 Posted by David Reidy | knitting | | No Comments Yet

Show 105 – Crochet

Thanks to Sally for her comments on the knitting, more in coming weeks.

Thank you to Bev Cooper from Belisa Cashmere for kthe crochet information.

Sundogstudios’ video from Maryland Sheep and Wool is here.

If you’d like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What’s happening

Courthouse Stitch’n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm

Knitter\’s Connection 17 – 20 June, Columbus OH, USA

Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009

NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre

Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA

Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA

Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show’s music

Fernwood Open Seas (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag

Other

Yarn Magazine # 14 from Yarn Magazine (link)

Almeria by Fernwood

You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or

podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au

I’m on Ravelry as DavidReidy.

My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42.

My Amazon wish list is here.

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31 May 2009 Posted by David Reidy | knitting | | 1 Comment

Show 104 – Cashmere

Thanks to Sally for her comments on the knitting, more in coming weeks.

Thank you to Bev Cooper from Belisa Cashmere for keeping us up to date with what’s happening with Australian cashmere.

If you’d like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What’s happening

Courthouse Stitch’n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm

Knitter\’s Connection 17 – 20 June, Columbus OH, USA

Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009

NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre

Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA

Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA

Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

From the bottom of the knitting bag

Other

Gradiance from The Unique Sheep (link)

Stillness and Movement by David Modica

You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or

podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au

I’m on Ravelry as DavidReidy.

My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42.

My Amazon wish list is here.

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24 May 2009 Posted by David Reidy | knitting | | 1 Comment

Show 103 – Yard dogs

Thanks to Sally for her comments on the knitting, more in coming weeks.
Thank you to Jim Luce for his glimpse into working with yard dogs.
If you’d like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.


What’s happening
Courthouse Stitch’n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Knitter\’s Connection 17 – 20 June, Columbus OH, USA
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Other
Dune – Audiobook from Audible (link)
Star Trek – Series 1 Blu-ray from Paramount (link)


Guinevere by Jeff Wahl

You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or
podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au
I’m on Ravelry as DavidReidy.
My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42.
My Amazon wish list is here.
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17 May 2009 Posted by David Reidy | knitting | | 1 Comment

Show 102 – Alpaca fleece

Thanks to Sally for her comments on the knitting, more in coming weeks.

Thank you to Lyn Davison for her comments on the alpaca fleece judging.

If you’d like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What’s happening

Courthouse Stitch’n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm

Knitter\’s Connection 17 – 20 June, Columbus OH, USA

Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009

NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre

Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA

Studio 49 Retreat 16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA

Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show’s music

Sieber, Kammen, Fulton and Schatz Long Past Gone (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag

Books

Jan Messant’s Knitted Gardens by Jan Messent (link)

The Bright Knowledge by Diana Rowan

The Bright Knowledge by Diana Rowan

You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or

podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au

I’m on Ravelry as DavidReidy.

My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42.

My Amazon wish list is here.

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10 May 2009 Posted by David Reidy | knitting | | 3 Comments

Show 101 – Sydney Royal Easter Show

Thanks to Sally for her comments on the knitting, more in coming weeks.

Thanks so much to Dharmafey on Ravelry for the Buffy themed yarn (see her site here) it’s wonderful.

If you’d like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What’s happening

Courthouse Stitch’n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm

Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009

NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre

Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show’s music

Diana Rowan Warp and Weft (Magnatune)

The Bright Knowledge by Diana Rowan

You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or

podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au

I’m on Ravelry as DavidReidy.

My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42.

My Amazon wish list is here.

I’m sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots

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3 May 2009 Posted by David Reidy | knitting | | No Comments Yet

Show 100 – From the beginning

Well, made it to 100. This week a look back…

If you’d like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What’s happening

Courthouse Stitch’n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm

Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009

NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre

Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show’s music

Rob Costlow Tulip Trees (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag

Other

Yes from Pet Shop Boys (link)

Knitting around from Elizabeth Zimmermann and Meg Swansen (link)


Reconstruction by Rob Costlow


Reconstruction by Rob Costlow

You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or

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Reconstruction by Rob Costlow

5 April 2009 Posted by David Reidy | knitting | | 15 Comments

Show 99 – What we say

I hope everyone was able to participate in Earth Hour last night. I sat with a candle and read a book.

What’s happening

Courthouse Stitch’n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm

Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009

NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre

Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show’s music

Daniel Berkman They come in dreams (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag

Books

Folk Socks by Nancy Bush (link)


Heartstrings by Daniel Berkman

You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or

podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au

I’m on Ravelry as DavidReidy.

My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42.

My Amazon wish list is here.

I’m sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots

Click here to play the show using your computer’s audio player.

29 March 2009 Posted by David Reidy | knitting | | 2 Comments