1. Thanks

2. Lisa's Tale of Spinning (Part 2)

3. So Long, Farewell

4. Book Review by Erica in South San Francisco, CA

5. Book Review by Vera in Charleston, SC

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1. Thanks

2. Second Quarter Volunteer Project: Care Package for Local Humane Society

Felted Kitty Bed

Royal Pet Afghan

Sophisticated Stripe Pampered Paws Felted Pet Mat

Crochet Kitty Cozy

Hugs for Homeless Animals: Snuggles Pattern Library

3. Lisa's Tale of Spinning (Part 1)

Lisa's Web Site and Blog

On-line spindle resources:

Copper Moose

Carolina Homespun

eBay

The Wheel Thing

Journey Wheel

On-line spinning resources:

The Joy of Handspinning

The Knitty Coffeeshop

Breeds of Livestock

The Spin-List

Spinners', Weavers' & Knitters' Housecleaning Pages

Spindlicity

Fiber resources:

Copper Moose

Stonehaven Farm

The Sheep Shed Studio

The Woolery

Peace of Yarn

shpherder on eBay

Lisa says: Marino for $4 a pound, it is wonderful but goes fast!

Paradise Fibers

Local Harvest

Magazines: 

Spin Off

Wild Fibers

5. Quintessential Warm Weather Fiber: Cotton

6. Knitting Tip and Finishing Tip from Rene @ Knits Finished

7. Winner of the Drawing: Aunt Gerry in Columbus, OH

7. Listener Poll

Is your state or country represented in the listener poll?

"Besides fiber arts and crafts, what other obsessions do you have?"

My answer:  1) Legal research, 2) My yard, 3) Art, 4) Music

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8. Book Review by Lisa in Brooklyn, NY

9. Books

Purls Forever by Jonelle Raffino

Candy Crochet: 50 Adorable Designs for Infants and Toddlers by Candi Jensen

9. Fiber Find

Soak Wool Wash

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1. Thanks

Crochet Coral Reef

2007 Show & Tell Yarn Projects

2. Nuns on the Run

3. Betsy's Story about her Manhole Scarf (Part 3)

Betsy's Inspiration

5. Copyright and Crafts

U.S. Copyright Office

Copyright [a primer for knitters] by Jenna Wilson

Copyright for Crafters from The Girl From Auntie

What You Should Know About Craft Designs and Copyright Infringement on the Internet

Feminist Interpretations of Intellectual Property by Professor Debora Halbert

6. Winner of the Drawing: Erica in South San Francisco, CA

7. Listener Poll

Is your state or country represented in the listener poll?

"Tell me how much time you devote to fiber arts each week."

My answer:  Five - seven hours.  I wish it was more!

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8. Books

No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights by Amy R. Singer

Spinning Designer Yarns by Diane Varney

9. Fiber Find

Sheep of a Different Color - individually handpainted yarn by Sarah

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1. Thanks

Is your state or country represented in the listener poll?

Challenge for Episode 10:  I'd like to hear a listener in Alabama participate in the poll

2. Teacherly Tip from Amie at NexStitch

3. Summer Job Opportunity

Call Trish @ 1-800-981-5432

4. Betsy's Story about her Manhole Scarf (Part 2)

Betsy's Inspiration

5. Pineapple Motif in Crochet

Luncheon Set with Pineapple Motif

How to Crochet a Basic Pineapple Motif

Pineapple Ice Cardigan in Fall 2006 Interweave Crochet

Lilliana Pineapple Jacket from Gourmet Crochet

Olivia Pineapple Skirt from Gourmet Crochet

Pineapple Dishcloth from Marlo's Crochet Corner

Pineapple Motif for Knitters

6. Winner of the Drawing: Lisa in Brooklyn, NY

7. Listener Poll

"Tell me about your method.  For crocheters, do you hook with your right or left hand?  How do you grip your hook?  Like a pencil or a knife or some other way?  For knitters, do you knit English or Continental?"

My answer:  For crochet, I hold my hook with my right hand and grip it like a knife.  For knitting, I use the Continental style.

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8. Books

Crochet Jewelry by Sophie Britten

Knits for Cats & Dogs by Tina Barrett

9. Fiber Find

Colinette Yarns JitterBug

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1. Thanks

2. Red Scarf Project

Photo Album of red scarves by Unwound listeners that were contributed to the Red Scarf Project

3. Teaching Tip by Amie Hirtes from Nexstitch

4. Knit & Crochet Programs for Inmates

Programs currently accepting donations of yarn & supplies:

Women Empowered for Change - Alexandria, VA

Prisoners' Knitting Group - Albion, NY

Washington Womens Correction Center - Gig Harbor, WA

Scioto Juvenile Correctional Facility Community Service Program - Delaware, OH

Teddy Bear Club - Quincy, FL

5. Winner of the Book Drawing: Vera in Charleston, SC

6. Listener Poll

"Tell me about your favorite yarn." 

My answer:  Mission Falls 1824 Cotton; anything by Blue Sky Alpacas.

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7. Books

Party Crochet by Sue Whiting 

Knitting Cuff to Cuff (Twelve Sweaters One Way) by Susan Guagliumi

Time to Weave: Simply Elegant Projects to Make in No Time by Jane Patrick

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1. Thanks

Japanese Manhole Cover Pics plus Knitted Interpretations by Betsy in Nagoya, Japan

2. Red Scarf Project Update

For your chance at more yarn, send pics of your Red Scarf Project scarves to: unwoundpodcast [at] yahoo [dot] com.

3. Nicky Epstein

4. Winner of the Book Drawing: C4G in Madison, WI

5. Winner of the Stitch 'n Bitch 2007 Page-a-Day Calendar: Nicole in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

6. Listener Poll open until January 26, 2007

"Tell me about your favorite hooks and needles." 

My answer:  Favorite crochet hook is Boye aluminum; favorite knitting needles are Valley Farms bamboo interchangeable circulars.

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7. Book Review by Wendy in Tampa Bay Area of Florida

Classic Knits: 15 Timeless Designs to Knit and Keep Forever by Erika Knight 

8. Books

Knitprovisation: 70 Imaginative Projects Mixing Old with New by Cilla Ramnek

Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker by Debbie Stoller

Simply Felt: 20 Easy and Elegant Designs in Wool by Margaret Docherty and Jayne Emerson

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1. Thanks

2. Pets and Crafts

3. Pet Hair to Yarn

4. VIP Fibers, Inc. Custom Spinnery

5. Winner of the Book Drawing: Wendy in Tampa Bay Area, FL

6. Listener Poll open until January 12, 2007

"What are your 2007 fiber-related New Years' Resolutions?" 

My answer:  Learn to do fair isle knitting plus other types of colorwork, knit or crochet adult wearables, complete one charity project per quarter.

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7. Book Review by Christine in Northern California

One Skein Wonders

8. Books

Classic Knits: 15 Timeless Designs to Knit and Keep Forever by Erika Knight

Glamour Knits: 15 Sensuous Designs to Knit and Keep Forever by Erika Knight

Couture Crochet Workshop: Mastering Fit, Fashion, and Finesse by Lily Chin

Sheep to Sweater (Beginning to End Series) by Julie Murray

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1. Thanks

2. Seaming Tip by Rene at Knits Finished

3. Pattern Profile

Stripy Throw from Erika Knight's Simple Crochet

Made from Knit Picks Shine Worsted

4. Ungifting a Handmade Item

5. Aftercare of Knitted and Crocheted Projects

Understanding Care Instructions on Yarn Labels

Natural Moth Repellant: Morehouse Farm Potpourri Sachets

6. Winner of the Book Drawing: Christine in Northern California

7. Listener Poll

"How many projects did you complete in 2006?  Tell me about your favorite 2006 project." 

My answer:  8 (and I'll tell you about my favorite later!)

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8. Book Review by Amy in Northern California

Victorian Lace Today

9. Books

Naughty Needles: Sexy, Saucy Knits for the Bedroom and Beyond by Nikol Lohr

Way to Crochet! 20 Easy, Cool Projects for Kids of All Ages by Sherri and Michelle Haab

Spin It: Making Yarn from Scratch by Lee Raven

Thanks for listening!

1. Thanks

2. Design Opportunity with Knit Simple

3. Out of the Closet

4. Pattern Profile

Wrap Star from Candi Jensen's Candy Babies: Cute Crochet for Wee Ones

Made from Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino

5. Travel Opportunities for Fiber Lovers

Stitch 'n Beach Cruise with Debbie Stoller

Cruise with Nicky!

Knit-N-Cruise

The Schooner Isaac H. Evans Knitting Cruise

Dreams Knit and Crochet Weekend with Edie Eckman

Puchka Textiles/Folk Art/Market Tour

Journey to New Zealand

Easter in the Andes

Jean Moss UK Tour

Joyce James Tours: England and France

Knitting in Scandinavia

6. Winner of the Book Drawing: Amy in Northern California

7. Listener Poll

"Tell me about your works in progress." 

My answer:  Stripy Throw; Rock Star Bag 

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8. Books

Felt It! by Maggie Pace

280 Crochet Shell Patterns by Darla Sims

One Skein Wonders by Judith Durant

Vogue Knitting on the Go: Crocheted Scarves 2 edited by Trisha Malcolm

Colors: The Story of Dyes and Pigments by Guineau Delamare and Ber Francois

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2. Finishing Tip by Rene at Knits Finished

3. Lily Chin

Design on You Knit What??

Supported charitable organizations

Red Scarf Project

Warm Up America

Caps for Kids

Free Patterns

Scarf (knit)

Purse (crochet)

Easter Bonnet with Floral Embellishment (crochet)

Baby Bib (crochet)

Pooch Poncho (crochet)

Lace Dress (crochet)

Gingham Table Runner (crochet)

Freedom Poncho (crochet)

4. Red Scarf Project 2007

Informational Blog by Now Norma Knits

Heather and Amber's Knitalong

Lily Chin Scarf

Ann Budd Scarf

5. Listener Poll

"Tell me who your favorite pattern designer is and why." 

My answer:  Erika Knight.  Clean, simple lines; classic styling; great color inspiration. 

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Deadline: November 30, 2006

4. Brand New Books

Domiknitrix: Whip Your Knitting into Shape by Jennifer Stafford

Cute Crochet for Kids by Diane England

Knitting Beyond the Edge: Cuffs and Collars, Necklins, Hems, Closures - The Essential Collection of Decorative Finishes by Nicky Epstein

Amazing Crochet Lace: New Fashions Inspired by Old-Fashioned Lace by Doris Chan

Spin to Knit: The Knitter's Guide to Making Yarn by Shannon Okey

Thanks for listening!

1. South West Trading Company 

2. Sweetpea Cardigan by Candi Jensen from Interweave Crochet Spring 2006

3. Knits Finished

4. Brand New Books

Twist and Loop: Dozens of Jewelry Designs to Knit and Crochet with Wire by Annie Modesitt

Home Knits: Luxurious Handknits for Every Room of the House by Suss Cousins

Crochet Pattern-a-Day 2007 Day-to-Day Calendar by Annie Modesitt

Top Dog Knits: 12 QuickKnit Fashions for Your Big Best Friend by Jil Eaton

Crochet Patterns for Dummies by Susan Brittain

Victorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby

Get Your Crochet On! Hip Hats & Cool Caps by Afya Ibomu

Complete Knitting: Techniques & Projects by Kate Buchanan, Laura Long, Sian Luyken, and Louise Butt

5. Listener Poll

"Tell me what type of fiber art/craft was your very first and then what came next?" 

My answer:  I started with crochet and I picked up knitting about 6 months later. 

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