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In this episode we take a field trip to Shea Stadium in Queens, NY to join in For Stitch-n-Pitch for the Mets/Braves game on August 8th, 2007.

We met with Knitting celebrities and there were over 800 knitter/crocheters at the event!

We met with

• Barbara Paley from TNNA
• Lily Chin, designer/author Couture Crochet Workshop, Knit and Crochet with Beads
• Debbie Stoller designer/author Stitch ‘N Bitch, Son of Stitch ‘N Bitch, Stitch ‘N Bitch Calendar 2008
• Adina Klein, Editor in Chief of Vogue Knitting Magazine

From the bleechers we talked with Carrie Melago, Colleen SubwayKnitter, Karin Strom (Editor in Chief, Yarn Market News), Monica Teng, Christina Batch (Editor in Chief, Adorn Magazine), George Lee, Joyce Rifkin, Rebecca McDonald, Jason Conklin and his Dr. Who Scarf,  Heather Lee Byrne, Amanda Keiser, Meagan and Matthew Gaffney.

What am I wearing?:

• Felted bag which was created in our two part episode Felting a Science Experiment Part 1 and Part 2

Special Thanks to Barbara Paley and Libby Butler-Glick from TNNA and Valerie Tovar from the Mets for their assistance and support!

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In this episode of our Video Podcast, CAT walks you through her UFOs.  You’ll see just how much was hiding in her stash. 

What’s on the set:  

• Clapotis using Noro Silk Garden 
• Karabella Feather and Fan Top using Halcyon Gemstone Silk 2/12
• Leaf Lace Shawl Stacy Charles Rittrato 
• Jaeger Enva/Ja JM04/Jaeger Lana JB35 using Jaeger Alpaca (no longer available) 
• Icarus Shawl using Handmaiden Cashmere/Silk
• Afghan (yarn label lost)

Special thanks to the following Ravelers for use of their Clapotis photos: 

• spacetricot
• blacktabi 
• kniterature 
• gilraen 
• knittergal
• alpagalaine
• Meliabella

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This episode is part 2 of our field trip to the 2007 Maryland Sheep and wool festival.

In this episode you’ll see:

• The Sheep to Shawl Contest
• A Sock knitting machine
• An interview with Jessica Marshall Forbes from Ravelry and her friend Maya Mackowiak
• Spinning from a rabbit
• Fiber and yarn everywhere!

Plus you’ll see what I took home from the festival…..

These two episodes were our toughest field trip show to make up to this point.  There was 6 hours of footage which Eric edited down to two episodes!
 

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In this episode of our video podcast, we took a field trip to Maryland in May for the Sheep and Wool Festival. 

We saw:

• Sheep, alpacas, lamas, rabbits, and lots of people! 
• A Fiberarts tools auction
• Sheep Show
• Aggie and Scout the sheep dogs
• Several great small events
• Plus interviews!

What am I wearing:

• Shawl (my own design) made with La Boheme and ruffles were made with GGH Soft Kid

Our Music Today:

• Anne Farnsworth Coolage

Speical Thanks to: Mary Dotson, Olivia Combest and Sophia Lemtouni for their great interviews!

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In this episode of our Video Podcast, we cover Cable knitting techniques both with and without a cable needle

On the Set:

• Metal Cable Needles
• Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories by Fiona Ellis
• Cashmere Collection by Debbie Bliss

Our Book Review:

• Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting  by Melissa Leapman

What am I wearing:

• Colinette Shimmer 5 coat in marble colorwayfrom the Shimmer 5 Pattern book

9/11 Photos from Jonathan Corum, Steve McCurry, and *Hiro

… also thanks to Paolo Ciccone.  We shot this episode using his TrueColor Version 3.0 camera settings.

VOTE for us on the Blogger’s Choice Awards!

Come see us present at Podcast and New Media Expo!

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In this episode of our Video Podcast, we tagged along with the Yarn Harlot Stephanie Pearl-McPhee for her visit to NY City which was the first city of her Represent Tour. 

During the day we visited Central Park and were part of the Sock picture then later went to FIT to Represent with 650 knitters.  We met with Stephanie, Jayme, Guido, Allena, Dawn, Donna,  Margaret, Rachel, Jessica,  Emily, Jennifer, Shameka, and Helen…Thanks to all! 

Stephanie has begun her tour for her book Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot’s Guide to the Land of Knitting. 

FYI: If you’re going to be at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival May 5-6 and would be interested in being in our show or just hanging out, send me an email (cat AT letsknit2gether.com)

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In this episode of our Video podcast, I share my secret of how I spin faster! I make lots of yummy yarn and show what I’ve become now that I spin faster.

Our Book Review today:The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning

Special Thanks:

• Milouson from Belgium for pics of ribbon scarves
• Cynthia for pics of her felted bags

On the set:

• Spinning with Raspberry Colonial Top  
• Fricke Spinner which you can find at Woodland Woolworks

What am I wearing:

• Diagonal Lace Scarf knitted with my homespun 2ply fingering yarn from Cherry Tree Hill Pastels Potluck Roving