Archive for April, 2009

Episode 8 of the Knitting Purls podcast is finally up and available on iTunes.  It certainly took long enough. Now, I don’t know why, but for some reason they have started another Knitting Purls “folder” for this episode. I’m guessing that it is because this episode comes from a new feed address. In the... »

iTunes News I know some of you have grown impatient with iTunes and have downloaded the latest podcast from here. Thank you. Yesterday I received a notice from iTunes saying that the podcast was accepted and would be available via iTunes search in the next day or two. And all of this just because... »

Episode 8 is ready for your listening pleasure (I hope). You’ll learn about Knitting Purls’s move to its own site. You’ll also learn how to sign up for the latest Knitting Purls KAL over in the Knitting Purls Ravelry Group. And–this one’s not just for knitters! Fiber artists can learn how to participate in... »

Whether done to supplement income or fulfill a creative outlet, I admire individuals who seek to realize an idea. That is one reason I looked forward to reviewing Handknit Heroes, a graphic novel (comic book) produced by Mortaine Publications, Inc. Text is written by Stephanie Bryant, and Marc Olivent is the artist. Twins Ana... »

I have a book review for you. Musings, Memories, Matrimony and More…, by Carol A. Anderson. Carpenter, Iowa: Cottage Creations, 2008. Most knitters know the name Carol Anderson or Cottage Creations. After all, the Wonderful Wallaby has been a popular pattern; approximately 66,000 copies of the pattern booklet have been printed! So, it’s easy... »

Attention independent spinners, dyers, weavers, designers. Knitting Purls invites you to participate in our latest project, Fiber Finds. This project gives you the opportunity to let others know about you and your business. For information, click Fiber Finds under the categories above, and download the information and listing form. If you have any questions,... »

Happy Friday Eve. As you can see, Knitting Purls has a new look. Well, at least the blog does. It’s taken a while, but I seem to have finally figured out this self-hosted WordPress thing. I’d still like to make the site look more knitting-like, and include our logo, but that is yet to... »