10.15.2009

The NeverNotKnitting Podcast : Episode 26 : Interview With Susan B. Anderson

Episode 26



Shownotes:

Dancing Ewe Yarns

Itty Bitty Toys

Pictures From Inside the Book

Spud and Chloe Blog

Susan's Blog

Susan on Ravelry

NeverNotKnitting Theme Song

O-wool Balance

Elijah

Vine Yoke Cardigan

Vine Yoke Cardigan KAL

Join the NeverNotKnitting Ravelry Group!

Follow me on Twitter!

*Dont forget to enter this episode's yarn drawing!


Dancing Ewe Yarns is offering all NeverNotKnitting blog readers and podcast listeners 10% of the entire selection of O-wool Balance yarn through November 1, 2009.

Just enter in the special code "NNK1" in the checkout process!

**Be sure to check back in a couple of days because I'm going to be posting a special drawing for the Itty Bitty Toys book. You will be able to enter to win a signed copy from Susan B. Anderson!**



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88 comments:

  1. circébbOctober 16, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    Hi Alana
    I always enjoy your podcats and your projects a lot!!

    Today I cannot download it from the blog because I usually "click here to download..." Could you add this link?
    Thanks!!!!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    Great interview, Alana. I have Susan's "Itty-Bitty Nursery" book and absolutely LOVE it.

    I, too, love the color green and I noticed that O Wool Balance comes in a colorway that is my birthstone, Peridot. I really love that colorway and would love to make something in that color.

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  3. MelissaOctober 16, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    I haven't listened yet, but was so excited to see that this podcast is an interview with Susan. Susan is a member of the Itty Bitty Knits group on Ravelry and is a regular contributer. We have all been very excited about the new book. Thanks for what I'm sure will be a great interview!

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  4. knittingbunnymumOctober 16, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Another great podcast Alana. The interview was great. I am in LOVE with the turquoise colour. It's very yummy. ;)

    -Sarah

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  5. SarahOctober 16, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    What a great interview! I have been waiting for this book ever since I saw a preview of Susan's reversible toys back when she released her Itty-Bitty Nursery book at Lakeside Fibers in Madison. It was such a tease to have to wait so long for the next book to get the patterns!! I am so excited to see this book is now available. I'll have to check back for your drawing!

    I love the shade of turquoise of the o-wool balance. It really pops off of the page!

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  6. The Litter Box HouseOctober 16, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Oh I'm so excited to listen to this. I love making Susan's toys.

    I love that Malachite color...

    Selkie on Ravelry

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  7. sednaOctober 16, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    What a great podcast! I loved the "lapis" colorway in the O-yarn, even though it shows as ... sold out... gasp

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  8. KathyOctober 16, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Great podcast. Very well put together. I love how every show segment (yarn review, book review, interview) followed the same theme - Itty Bitty Knits. I'll have to check out this "O" yarn. I love a heathered look with natural colors.

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  9. LaurenOctober 16, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    That egg and bird is the cutest thing ever! My kids aren't so little any more, but I may have to make one anyhow.

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  10. EllyOctober 16, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Hi Alana. I listen to your podcast all the time. I love your interview with Susan B Anderson, and the chance to win a copy of Itty Bitty Toys book autographed by Susan. Woohooo! Thanks for the chance :)

    Elly

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  11. EllyOctober 16, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    My favorite Yarn from DancingEwe yarns is O-Wool Balance in Rose Quartz 4105.
    I can't wait to see and feel this yarn in person!

    Elly

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  12. Brooke CrookOctober 16, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Today was the first time I have listened to your podcasts. I really enjoyed and and I LOVE the colors of the O wool balance yarn...so hard to pick a favorite but I think that the Turquoise is it!

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  13. Gayle BillatOctober 16, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Oh no . . . Now I want to knit every toy in the book, too!! Susan was very entertaining - great podcast. :)

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  14. Gayle BillatOctober 16, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    And the Turquoise O Wool is definitely my favorite. :)

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  15. she knitsOctober 16, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    What a lovely interview, I love Susan's designs and it is always exciting when a new book comes out :0)
    Thank You so much, Love Mel x x

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  16. LauraOctober 16, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Terrific episode Alana! Great interview, and I also loved the sound clip of your daughter talking about her bluebird/egg. I like the graphite color of 0-wool balance.

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  17. Connie, the daisyheadOctober 16, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    I loved the interview with Susan! I must have the book!

    I love the O-Wool in Peridot, but Amber is a close second. I wonder if I should make a toy from the book with the peridot and amber together... sounds like a wonderfully evil shopping plan to me... ;o) My husband thanks you.

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  18. StaceyKnitsItOctober 16, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Fun interview, Clever book.
    I love wool and cotton mixes, so the O-Wool would be very nice to knit with. I love Malachite best and the other earthy colors.

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  19. JodiOctober 16, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Fabulous podcast and great interview! You two seemed to have good rapport.

    The O-Wool balance is pretty stuff, and I'd love to try it in Ruby.

    - Jodi in Chicago

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  20. Jessica October 16, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    What a great episode and interview! I can't wait to get my hands on the book.

    I've been in an orange phase lately, so the amber is speaking to me. The turquoise is beautiful as well.

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  21. PattiOctober 17, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    I liked the amber colorway. So pretty and bright.

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  22. she knitsOctober 17, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    I love the Tourmaline colour, I like all of them really but the Tourmaline just begs to be knit up :0)
    Love mel x x

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  23. PatchWork FarmsOctober 17, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    My favorite books...cute, fun, easy on the hand, head and of course wonderful for the heart. I'm looking at the wonderful Sunstone - but all are very pretty. I'm a newbie here and like what I found :)

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  24. kgr-ranchOctober 17, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Alana, I read in Itty Bitty Knits forum discussion a post from your friend Susan B. Anderson to comment as you are having a giveaway! You can see all of my comments about your daughter, the bird/nest project, the blog, etc. in Ravelry! I love the Malachite color of o-wool (greens are my favorites)! Thank you for being generous enough to have this contest and a future contest for a signed copy of Itty Bitty Toys -- I have a copy and look through it almost daily - fabulous!

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  25. SeonaOctober 17, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    I just love this podcast and to have Susan on too is just unreal. I can't wait to get started on Itty Bitty Toys

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  26. Jill NaultOctober 17, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I read about the contest in the Itty Bitty forum on Ravelry and I think your pod cast was great! I like the malachite colour, very nice! Thanks!

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  27. LaurieOctober 17, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    I love the Tourmaline color.

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  28. JulianneOctober 17, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Great interview!! I love the amethyst o-wool balance. Love the bluebird you knit. I definitely need to buy that book!

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  29. BeverlyOctober 17, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I adore the egg and bird you made for your daughter from "Itty Bitty Toys". I have a granddaughter who is just about the right age for it. Your daughter is so photogenic and her pictures always make me smile.

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  30. PJMOctober 17, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Hi, I love your podcasts and the picture of your new toy with your little girl is sooo cute. I love the butterstone color of o-wool, it's so cheery. Happy Knitting and thanks for the podcast.

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  31. MelissaOctober 17, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Love the Slate color, and the interview. I've never tried this yarn before, but I am going to have to now! ;)

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  32. stringplayOctober 17, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I always enjoy your podcasts. I generally save them to listen to when I walk. The interview with Susan was great and the O-Wool review appreciated. I think my favorite color would be peridot.

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  33. KristinOctober 17, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    What a great podcast! i felt like was sitting at a kitchen table with the two of you! The two of you have certainly impacted the o-wool market, colorways are sold out in alot of online stores! I would be happy to win any color.

    Thanks again

    Kristin

    kristinfitzgerald on Ravelry
    Boston_irish1 on twitter

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  34. UnknownOctober 17, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Great podcast. Loved the interview with Susan.
    I like the natural colour of the OWool Balance. Thanks!

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  35. knitting life togetherOctober 17, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Just discovered your blog and pod casts they are both wonderful, thank you.
    Kate

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  36. KateOctober 17, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    It killed me that I didn't get to listen until today! But it was definitely worth the wait. Great interview and I had to go ahead and order IBT because I don't have patience to wait until Nov 1.

    I love the Turquoise colorway of O-wool! (um, and all the other ones...)

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  37. CelticCastOnOctober 17, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Great episode Alana! You know you have a good theme song when..... I caught my husband humming it as we were getting ready to go out :)

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  38. NancyOctober 17, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Love that bird and egg. Thank you for showing me something wonderful...again!
    Nancy

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  39. cathcartOctober 17, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Hi Alana,
    I am so glad you chose to interview Susan. She is one of my favorite designers! I love Itty Bitty Toys. I have just finished Bunny, and love your Egg to Blue Bird!

    My favorite color in the O-Wool is 2301 cornflower.

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  40. nurseknitter05October 17, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Alana, the interview with Susan entertained me on a long car ride to my daughter's today. Thank you! I now can't wait to make the bird in the egg. The picture of your daughter holding it is adorable.

    I believe the color of O-Wool Balance that I need for the bird is Opal, so I would love to win a skein of it. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

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  41. ikkinlalaOctober 17, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Thanks for the podcast!

    I love the Peridot O-Wool Balance.

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  42. MelaleucamomOctober 17, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    I love the brown O Wool. Where else can one find such a perfect speckled blend?! I'm so excited that you and Susan have introduced it to me. Hope I win but if not where do I order it?

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  43. JennOctober 17, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    I loved your interview with Susan, she's really fun!

    I noticed one of the O Wool Balance colorways is Malachite. I have this thing that whenever I see a yarn colorway that is close to my kids name I have to buy it. I definitely see Malachite coming to my home soon to be knit into something for my little Malachi.

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  44. Karen in MaineOctober 18, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Alana, thanks for another great episode. And I would love to try the O Wool.

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  45. BeccaOctober 18, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    What a great episode!!

    I love the peridot :)

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  46. jill pickleOctober 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    The book looks like fun! from Jill Pickle

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  47. MelodyOctober 18, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    I really enjoyed this podcast. I'm not usually a huge fan of interviews, but this one was interesting and full of content. I'm also a Susan fan too.

    I think my favorite O-Wool Balance color would be Amber. I'm really into oranges lately. It looks like a beautiful yarn.

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  48. WhitneyOctober 18, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    I have looked at the O Wool & they really have some great colors!! I think I love the peridot colorway the best though.

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  49. donnaOctober 18, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Loved the interview-made me want to cast on a few toys immediately! Checked out the O-wool; loved all the colours but Malachite would have to be my favourite.

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  50. knitterlydesignsOctober 19, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    This is the first time that I have listened to your podcast. It was quite entertaining and informative. I loved Susan's interview, and the product reveiws you offer are quite helpful. I look forward to your next one.
    -Angie Smith

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  51. AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Another great podcast! I will be purchasing that book soon, my kiddos LOVED the pictures from it that I showed them.

    I am not really a blue person, but I was drawn to the Lapis color when the website popped up. Lovely.

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  52. Learner RosOctober 19, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Great interview, thanks!

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  53. AnaOctober 19, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Hi Alana,
    Great podcast and the interview was great! I really like Malachite.
    anahuron@gmail.com

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  54. Crazy For Yarn In AlabamaOctober 19, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    I would love to give o wool a try, I love the plum color.

    I enjoy your podcast!!
    Thanks so much!!

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  55. EvaOctober 19, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    What a great show!! This yarn looks awesome. I am in love with the turquoise color...reminds me of the ocean!

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  56. JudyOctober 19, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    I love your podcast and your pattern for or daughter. I love the lapis color. Keep up the good work. Judy from Kansas

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  57. AngieOctober 19, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Love the Sunstone colorway, it would make a great sweater for Indian Summer / Early Fall season, when you still have a little summer tan left ...

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  58. Fleur PangOctober 19, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Great podcast! Not too long at all. I really got my NNK fix this week.

    Can't wait to see Susan's book. I'm starting Ribbit tonight.

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  59. Fleur PangOctober 19, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Can't wait to see Susan's book. Not too long of a podcast at all. I wish they were all an hour! I really got my NNK fix today.

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  60. PhyllisOctober 19, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Great podcast. I've been waiting for Susan's Toy book for a while. Nice to know it may be at my LYS now. Loved the interview.
    Phyllis in Sonoma

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  61. UnknownOctober 20, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    I am new to your podcast and I love it I am all caught up on old episodes. I love the theme song for the podcast and played it for my hubby he thought it was really funny

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  62. Front Porch QuiltsOctober 20, 2009 at 2:50 AM

    Great interview! Thanks for bringing us such fantastic content! I've been anxious to try O Wool - and would love to win a skein. Either way, it's destined for my stash.

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  63. Judi A.October 20, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    Favorite color of o-wool balance is rose quartz.

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  64. MollyOctober 20, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    My favorite is the rose quartz colorway. Wonderful podcast, as always.

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  65. dOctober 20, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    What a treat to hear such a long podcast! I love the turquoise O-Wool color - and thanks again for everything!

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  66. TanyaOctober 21, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Your interview with Susan was great!

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  67. ValOctober 21, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    I would love to try the O Wool Balance in any colorway! Peridot, Malachite, Granite are my favorites but I like them all! Thanks for the introduction to this yarn, since I haven't seen it before and it is very reasonably priced!

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  68. LauraOctober 21, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Wonderful podcast! I bet you and Susan would have a great time sitting down to coffee and knitting. And I see you have a future podcaster on your hands, as well :)

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  69. SaraOctober 21, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    This was a great podcast. The interview was fun to listen too, and I really liked that it was a longer podcast.

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  70. nordicgdss1October 21, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I loved the interview! What a nice surprise when I listened to the podcast. Also great to hear about another new yarn - it will be hard to choose what my favorite colorway is...

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  71. knitarooOctober 22, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Excited to try the O-Wool. The colors are really pretty and it looks so soft. Thanks for doing the yarn review. You made it sound so yummy!

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  72. NnittyNoraOctober 23, 2009 at 1:26 AM

    Another great podcast, thanks!

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  73. LisaOctober 23, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    It was hard to pick out of those beautiful colors, but I think the Slate was my favorite.

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  74. LeslieOctober 23, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Love the Malachite - a lovely greeny color. I've never used O-Wool but am intrigued.

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  75. JeanOctober 23, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Great interview with Susan and your daughter sounds so cute talking about the bird turning into an egg.

    I like the O Wool color Slate.

    Jean in Maine

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  76. EmilyOctober 23, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Hi Alana!
    Great interview with Susan Anderson! I'm so excited to get started on some of these toys...as soon as I find a copy of the book :-)

    my favorite color is turquoise but I also like the amethyst (my birthstone color) so that might be one reason i like it so much.

    Love your podcast! Keep up the awesome work :-)

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  77. VictoriaOctober 23, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    I have only been able to listen to the 1st 15 minutes so far. Those darn PTA meetings :) Hopefully tonight I can finish the rest.

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  78. PaigeOctober 23, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    What a sweet book - I would love to win!

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  79. DarleneOctober 24, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Hey Alana, what a great interview! and the sound bite of your daughter...too cute! Your pictures are just wonderful and I guess it must help to have such a cute model! I just love the o wool it looks so squishy! I think the colors are all beautiful but I would be so pleased with turquoise if I am the lucky winner!

    Thanks for what you do for us knitters,

    Peace and Blessings
    Darlene in PEI

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  80. AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Thanks for another great episode of your podcast Alana! LOVE the rose quartz color of O-Wool Balance.

    Thanks!

    Eileen

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  81. DBittyOctober 24, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    O wool- love the graphite colorway!

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  82. DBittyOctober 24, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Cute toys! I have ittybitty hats and have knitted at least 10 projects from the book to give as gifts. Upside down daisy hat is a favorite.

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  83. UnknownOctober 27, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Love the Rose Quartz O-Wool, I really would love to knit some toys!!!!

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  84. Robin VOctober 28, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Great podcast. I really enjoy the interviews - thanks!

    The O-wool Balance yarn sounds wonderful. I'm thinking it would be fun to knit up for the Red Scarf Project - maybe Tourmaline or Amethyst?

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  85. CarmenOctober 29, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Alana! I'm caught up! I've listened to all the episodes by staying up late and knitting. I love the interview with Susan B. Anderson. I'm hooked on the podcast!

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  86. JenOctober 30, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Great episode and interview! Love the Butterstone colorway in the O Wool Balance!
    Thanks for all you do!
    Jen

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  87. SusanOctober 31, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    What a great podcast. I just discovered it, and it was really great to hear the interview with Susan Andersen and I love the song.

    The OWool Balance is just beautiful, and I love the lapis colorway.

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  88. UnknownNovember 1, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    I am very excited to try O-Wool Balance. Sunstone is my fav color (and I'd love to win the free skein).

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