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Where the Yarn Meets the Road - Work from Home Edition. Hi, I'm Jen! I'm a knitter, and in non-pandemic times, I'm a commuter. For now, let's chat about knitting while I work from home until I get back on the road again. Come along for the ride! Follow me on Instagram as @ndjen04, Twitter as @CommuterKnitter or Like the podcast on Facebook. Enjoy!

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Where the Yarn Meets the Road - Work from Home Edition. Hi, I'm Jen! I'm a knitter, and in non-pandemic times, I'm a commuter. For now, let's chat about knitting while I work from home until I get back on the road again. Come along for the ride! Follow me on Instagram as @ndjen04, Twitter as @CommuterKnitter or Like the podcast on Facebook. Enjoy!

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 129 - Leap Day Podiversary!!

2/29/2024
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 Welcome It is a short episode today, but I could not resist the opportunity to turn on the microphone twelve years to the day since this day only comes around every four years! Thank you for joining me on this journey for the past TWELVE years exactly. What a ride it has been! Drive Video 1Video 2 Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Road Trips Shanalines DesignsMarch 1 - May 31 Drawn Together Modular Kit Bowl Recalibrate Air HugsKnit for Food Come Find Me on the Interwebs ndjen04ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:23:38

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 128 - Putting on my Oxygen Mask First

2/2/2024
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 Welcome Thank you for bearing with me in an unexpected nearly-year-long hiatus! Life got in the way of the podcast and knitting, but alas I am back to catch up and share my projects with you. You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Cover StorySunny SwonchoLegacy Fiber ArtzCompassLolabean Yarn Co.Kim Dyes YarnWorld's Simplest KnitsAnnie Bucket Hat Ball Band Drive Annie Bucket Hat Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Drawn Together Road Trips Fiber Community Fundraiser for FearLESS Living Fund to benefit The Blind Center of NVBoston JenVirtual Maryland Sheep and Wool Your Mileage May Vary bookmark loom kitsPotholder Loom from Harrisville Designs Come Find Me on the Interwebs ndjen04ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:52:15

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 127 - Eleven!

2/27/2023
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 Welcome Thank you to everyone who has been on this ELEVEN year podcasting journey with me! It has been quite the adventure with lots of bumps along the way, but I appreciate each and every one of you who has downloaded, listened, shared, or otherwise connected with me through the podcast over the years. Take a quick trip down memory lane as I reflect back on that first episode! You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Basic Children's Poncho forShaina BilowBella Filato Studio Drive The World’s Simplest Mittens Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Road Trips Shana's Instagram pageKnit-for-Food Knit-a-thon - March 26thConnecticut Sheep and WoolCece's Wool Instagram page Your Mileage May Vary Come Find Me on the Interwebs ndjen04ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:52:58

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 126 - Connecting All the Dots

2/10/2023
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Basic Children's Poncho for AShaina BilowLegacy Fiber Artz Drive Bella Filato StudioThe World’s Simplest Mittens Road Trips Knit-for-Food Knit-a-thon - March 26thLaura Nelkin's interview with Fiber Chats Trip Planner Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Your Mileage May Vary Nancy RicciDr. Mia HobbsKnitting PTHey Brown BerryPatreonPodcast feed of back episodesThe Black Sheep KnitterStitches and Starlight Come Find Me on the Interwebs ndjen04ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:40:15

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 125 - Back So Soon??

1/20/2023
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Woolens and Nosh Drive The World’s Simplest Mittens Road Trips Offroading Disney Family A to Z YouTube channel Your Mileage May Vary Come Find Me on the Interwebs ndjen04ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:41:42

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 124 - Possibilities for 2023!

1/5/2023
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination/Rearview Mirror Recent FOs: The World’s Simplest Mittens Shana CohenMagpie FibersShirley Brian YarnMaple Roots CreativeWoolens and Nosh Drive The World’s Simplest Mittens Woolens and NoshReignbeauxSeismic YarnLa Bien Aimée Trip Planner Jelly Roll BlanketLegacy Knitz PodcastFrequencyV-Back TeeCozy Classic Raglan Olga Putano Designs Come Find Me on the Interwebs ndjen04ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:55:23

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Commuter Knitter Podcast – WFH Edition – Episode 123 – Where my Memory is Shaky

10/28/2022
Please note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website or have directed you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites. You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Olga Putano DesignsLolaBean Yarn CoMusselburghLegacy Fiber ArtzAdoreKnit Drive Down Cellar StudioShana CohenMagpie FibersShirley Brian YarnMaple Roots CreativeMegan WilliamsWoolens and NoshTwin Mountain HandcraftsThe World’s Simplest Mittens Road Trips I talk about my day with Aurora at the NY Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY two weeks ago. We will try to attend the New England Fiber Festival on Saturday, November 5th Off-roading For those in the US, please remember to cast your ballots on or by Tuesday, November 8th. Using our voices is more important than ever. Come Find Me on the Interwebs ndjen04ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:55:34

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 122 - I Am Back!!

9/9/2022
Please note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites. You've Arrived At Your Destination SemanticsStephen WestLolaBean Yarn Co.KenyarnSuburban StitcherTeal Torch KnitsFive Borough YarnsDog StarTin Can Knits Drive Olga PutanoThree Color Colorwork VideoYsoldaTin Can KnitsSpring Forward SocksReignbeauxSeismic YarnLa Bien Aimée Road Trips Lady Dye Yarns Follow Up to 2019 ConversationDown Cellar Studio Pigskin PartyNY Sheep and Wool FestivalVogue Knitting Live Off-roading InstagramYouTube Your Mileage May Vary Makingapp Come Find Me on the Interwebs ndjen04ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:54:49

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 121 - Keeping Up the Knitting Momentum

5/13/2022
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites. You've Arrived at Your Destination Basic Children's PonchoLady Dye YarnsProject page Drive SemanticsExplorer KnitsCover Story - Lion Brand JoannLegacy Fiber ArtzReignbeaux Sweater Road Trips Vogue Virtual Knitting LiveStitches at HomeNYS Sheep and Wool (Rhinebeck) Trip Planner The Knit GirlllsDown Cellar Studio Splash Pad Backseat Drivers The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:43:10

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 120 - Happy 10-Year Podiversary to Me!!

2/28/2022
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites. You've Arrived at Your Destination MusselburghMy project pageLike CandyMy project page RecalibrateShana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs)My project page Comfort Fade CardiTreehouse Knits DKMy project page Basic Children's PonchoLady Dye YarnsProject page Drive SemanticsExplorer KnitsReignbeaux Sweater Road Trips Your Mileage May Vary I wrap up this episode with thoughts around how to balance the heaviness of world events with taking action and taking care of oneself. Backseat Drivers The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:43:38

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Commuter Knitter WFH - 119 - Hope This Cup of Tea Kicks in Soon!

12/30/2021
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination MusselburghLike Candy Drive Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 RecalibrateShana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) Stephen West Comfort Fade CardiTreehouse Knits DKAnnie Bucket Hat Rearview Mirror Trip Planner Reignbeaux Sweater Backseat Drivers The twins say "Happy New Year!", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:56:14

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - Episode 118 - For Old Time's Sake

10/14/2021
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Fibernymph DyeworksTina Tse WavelengthLa Bien AiméeMerino DKNeighborhood Fiber Co Drive Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021Legacy Fiber ArtzWoolens and Nosh RecalibrateShana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) Stephen West Road Trips Wool and FolkIndie UntangledCakepaloozaNYS Sheep & WoolVogue Virtual Knitting Live Stitches At Home - Backseat Drivers The twins say "hello", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:42:15

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 117 - Where Did August Go?

9/10/2021
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination My sock drawer reelMusselburghGauge Dye Works Solar System A little girl stole her mother's freshly knitted striped hat Geektastic Fibers A new pair of stripey socks Drive VoolenvineFibernymph Dyeworks Simply Socks Yarn Co.Tina Tse WavelengthLa Bien AiméeMerino DKNeighborhood Fiber CoAnn Weaver - Oranje (Knitty.com)Wonderland Yarns Road Trips ogue Virtual Knitting Live - taking a break in August and will resume September 9-12Stitches At HomeDown Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021NYS Sheep & Wool Cider Donut Map of New England Your Mileage May Vary/Trip Planner RecalibrateShana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs)V-Back Tee DKKnitosophy Yarn for V-Back Tee Legacy Fiber ArtzWoolens and Nosh Comfort Fade CardiganAndrea MowryStephen West Backseat Drivers The twins share their current projects with a bit of podcasting before bed The girls say "hi!" Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:48:29

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Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 116 - Recharging My Own Batteries

7/27/2021
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Drive MusselburghGauge Dye Works Solar System Soxploration The Shadow Wrap HeelTina Tse WavelengthLa Bien AiméeMerino DKNeighborhood Fiber Co Road Trips ogue Virtual Knitting Live - taking a break in August and will resume September 9-12Stitches At HomeNYS Sheep & Wool Your Mileage May Vary Backseat Drivers The twins do not join me this time, but say hello! Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:41:49

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Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 115 - I'm Just a Knitter Who Loves Her Yarn and Her Needles

7/7/2021
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Down Cellar Studio Podcast Scalloped Potholder Drive Patreon PageDown Cellar Studio Tina Tse WavelengthLa Bien AiméeMerino DKNeighborhood Fiber Co Spring Forward Socks Road Trips Stitches at HomeVogue Virtual Knitting LiveFiber WorldNYS Sheep & Wool Trip Planner and Your Mileage May Vary I ramble a bit about being a process knitter vs. a product knitter - having lots of WIPs or focusing on one project at a time. I mention some plans for upcoming projects: MusselburghGauge Dye WorksRecalibrate TopShanalines DesignsV-Back TeeV-Back Tee DKKnitosophySea Glass TeedankfiberabbyeknitsWool & Pine DesignsPeek-a-boo Cuff Socks@edible.thoughts.makes Backseat Drivers The twins do not join me this time, but say hello! Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:38:04

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Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 114 - Socks Everywhere!

6/16/2021
You've Arrived at Your Destination Twin Stitches DesignsEarthtones GirlFibernymph Dye Works Soxploration The Shadow Wrap Heel Drive Patreon PageDown Cellar StudioSpring Forward Socks Tina Tse WavelengthLa Bien AiméeMerino DKNeighborhood Fiber Co Check Engine Light/Road Maps Understanding Yarn DominanceVideo from Knit Picks video from Knitting Expat Podcast Road Trips Stitches at HomeVogue Virtual Knitting LiveFiber WorldNYS Sheep & Wool Backseat Drivers The twins join me after the music to talk about their current knitting projects Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:32:56

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Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 113 - A Friday Afternoon Chat

5/28/2021
You've Arrived at Your Destination Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto BeanNeighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK Drive Patreon PageDown Cellar Studio Tina Tse WavelengthLa Bien AiméeMerino DKNeighborhood Fiber Co Painting Honeycombs ShawlDragonfly FibersKnit Style YarnsYouTube Tutorial Road Trips Stitches at HomeVogue Virtual Knitting LiveIndie Spotlight Stitches at HomeVogue Virtual Knitting Live Stitches at HomeVogue Virtual Knitting LiveFiber World Your Mileage May Vary I discuss my own yarn shopping habits Backseat Drivers The twins join me for sound checks with my new microphone Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:00:46:26

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Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 112 - Discombobulated by Technical Difficulties

5/13/2021
Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto BeanBlack Mountain Yarn ShopNeighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK Vanilla Sock - Patons Kroy - Fern Rose Jaquards Patreon Page Trip Planning I talk about planning for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party and other Summertime Make-alongs Painting Honeycombs ShawlDragonfly FibersKnit Style YarnsPennyLa Bien Aimée Merino DK Tina TseWavelengthLa Bien AiméeMerino DKNeighborhood Fiber Co Road Trips Stitches at HomeVogue Virtual Knitting LiveIndie SpotlightQuirky Monday PodcastScratch Supply Co./Make Good Podcast Your Mileage May Vary I discuss various knitting trends that started to emerge while I was on the sidelines - mohair, minis, and speckled yarn Backseat Drivers The twins share a joke from the Spark Shorts Purl (Disney+) and talk a little about an episode of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Amazon Prime) Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastCommuterKnitterCommuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.comhttp://commuterknitter.com

Duration:01:03:04

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Commuter Knitter - WFH Edition - Episode 111 - Purposeful Pause

4/20/2021
Please note - none of the links are to pages on Ravelry.com due to accessibility issues currently present on the site as of the time of this recording. Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto Bean Bean & Olive (pink) Forgiveness (grey) Calming (blue) Black Mountain Yarn Shop Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal) Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel Fibernymph Dye Works - Bedazzled - The Elves Were in the Egg Nog Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel - kid sized Another Crafty Girl - Twinkle Sock - The Glitch King of the Forest (Totoro) by Robin Zillman Jacobson Started this one in January 2015 Holding Cascade 220 double - sapphire Trip Planning I talk about planning for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash, Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party and other Summertime Make-alongs Road Trips Enjoying Virtual Events recently: Espace Tricot Knit Night - Friday, April 9 for Knit City Canada Gaye Glasspie - GGMadeIt Julie Asselin The Grocery Girls Aimée from La Bien Aimée Vogue Virtual Knitting Live Let's Talk Socks - Friday April 16 Denise DeSantis - EarthtonesGirl Terra Mitchell - Mitchell's Creations Lara Neel - Sock Architecture Marceline Smith - Heybrownberry Stephanie Lu Sinclair - Edible.Thoughts.Makes (IG and YouTube) Friday's with Felicia - Friday April 16 Felicia Eve from String Thing Studio Brooklyn General Argyle Yarn Shop Woolyn Keynote with Stephen West - Saturday, April 17 Note I want to knit ALL THE WESTKNITS designs I mention the Painting Honeycombs collection After Hours with Kristy Glass - Saturday, April 17 - LYS Day Yanwen (Yan) Qian from Forever Yarn Doylestown Lisa from A Knit Sheep Aimée from La Bien Aimee Lizzie from The Mermaids Purl As I was putting together the show notes after recording, I received the email from VKL that the May event schedule has been set, which you can find here. Registration starts tomorrow, April 21st - perfect timing! Your Mileage May Vary I continue my discussion from last episode about finding ways to bring knitting back into my every day routines Backseat Drivers The twins are not joining us on the podcast today, but they say "hello!" Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram - ndjen04 Spotify - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.com e2j8QB7XcHQvThtOgveC

Duration:01:00:05

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 110 - Time is a Weird Concept These Days

4/7/2021
Join me for a mid-week episode of the podcast - Take 3! Please note - none of the links are to pages on Ravelry.com due to accessibility issues currently present on the site as of the time of this recording. You've Arrived At Your Destination North Shore by Tin Can Knits - TCK website US 4 (3.5mm) and US 6 (4.0mm) needlesNeighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal) and Roland Park (cream)Lolabean Yarn Co.Pinto Bean - Calming (blue)Soy Bean - Magic Yarnstalk (green)Wollmeise DK - Feld Maus (brown) Drive Bean & Olive and Bean & Olive Grown-up by Andrea Mowry Lolabean Yarn Co. Pinto BeanBean & Olive (pink)Forgiveness (grey)Calming (blue)Black Mountain Yarn ShopNeighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK - Rock Creek Park (teal) Vanilla Sock with Megan Williams' OMG Heel Fibernymph Dye Works Road Maps I discuss choosing colors for color work knitting and mention Melissa Leapman's Mastering Color Knitting. Your Mileage May Vary I talk about finding one's knitting spark when life is throwing us curveballs - expectedly or unexpectedly. Backseat Drivers Stay tuned after the music for a clip of the twins chatting about knitting. Come Find me on the Interwebs ndjen04Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter Knittercommuterknitter@gmail.com http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com

Duration:00:45:06