5.25.2012

The Never Not Knitting Podcast : Episode 62 : Play By Play Knitting



Episode 62


Click here to download the mp3 file for Episode 62



Shownotes:






Little Oak Photoshoot Fail
HERE and HERE









Enter to win a copy of the book, Knitted Dinosaurs, by leaving a comment under this blogpost 
by June 15, 2012. Please do not forget to include your contact information!
The book winner will be announced on Episode 63.

Please email me your personal knitting story to share on a future episode! Send your 5+ minute story recording to nevernotknitting@gmail.com and receive a knitting related thank you gift from me!
Contact me for details.

Thank you for listening!






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97 comments:

  1. HeatherMay 25, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    You had me laughing out loud with the story of your son and the Little Oak photo shoots. My daughter was about the same age when we tried to get a family photo with our 3 older sons and her. What a disaster, she cried the entire time. We got one photo where she wasn't crying, she was probably taking a deep breath to get ready for a really big scream :)

    I love all the knitted toys, I really need to try some, my boys would probably love those dinosaurs.

    Thanks for the great podcast!
    Heather

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  2. SangeethaMay 26, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    thanks for the podcast

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  3. dcluluMay 26, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    Dinosaurs! How great.
    --dclulu on Ravelry

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  4. SavannagalMay 26, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I haven't knitted any toys yet. These are so cute. I'm sure any child would love one. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Savannagal on Rav

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  5. MaryseMay 26, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    I really enjoyed listening to the story on the train! People really get intrigued by us knitters. We had a man commenting our knitting at the cafe on Wednesday. He asked: Are you a knitting club? Are you pregnant? He said that his sister started knitting when she became pregnant! Have a great weekend!

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  6. CharlotteMay 26, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Ooo...what cute looking patterns! I love knitting toys. :)

    KnitWrite30 on Ravelry

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  7. lakchiMay 26, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I love knitting toys, even though my children are young adults, any excuse to knit toys! Thanks for the giveaway.
    Raverly. LAKCHI

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  8. Team SparkleMay 26, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Thanks so much for the podcast and another great giveaway! (SReiber on ravelry.)

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  9. AnonymousMay 26, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    LOVE the dinosaurs!

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  10. KateMay 26, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Knitted Dinosaurs! How awesome!

    Ravelry: katiejo

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  11. quiltercarolineMay 26, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Loved the story on your photo shoots! Glad that the finished project is wonderful. Thanks for the podcast and giveaway. C

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  12. UnknownMay 26, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    I'm glad you're back! I'd love to try some knitted toys especially with a boy coming!

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  13. grandmastatusMay 26, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    I'm so glad you're back on the air ♥ ♥
    Love it!

    grandmastatus on ravelry

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  14. JessicaMay 26, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Those dinos are soooo cute!

    (gardenJess on ravelry)

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  15. julieMay 26, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Oh my dino-loving grandson would love those!

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  16. DarciMay 26, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I love a good dinosaur....

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  17. by Annie ClaireMay 26, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    so glad you're back!!

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  18. Brooke @ little b quiltsMay 26, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Fun! Knitted Dinos?!?!! Awesome :-D

    brookeali(at)hotmail.com

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  19. BrackettMay 26, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Hey there! I just stumbled on your blog, and was delighted to see all the cool patterns and podcasts available! I took the time to peek into your book~♥. My siblings will totally dig these dinosaurs, and I can already hear the monstrous battles that will take place!Thanks for hosting this, and for giving my something interesting to read and watch! I will be back to follow your other podcasts(definitely keep up this awesome blog)!
    MORGAN

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  20. Karen (lindse)May 27, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    the dino book looks great :)
    /Karen aka lindse at Ravelry

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  21. Naomi May 27, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I also knit sweaters in the summer!
    Dinos what fun! Knitting toys in the summer is a great idea, small, fast and fun.

    Great podcast
    Naomi
    Rav ID cocoavanilla

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  22. Jaime PMay 27, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Cute book. ravelry id knitandfelt

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  23. penelope10May 27, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    The photo shoot story was so funny with your little guy! Want to make this darling sweater!

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  24. ValMay 27, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I do have a little boy who would LOVE a knitted dino or two! Thanks for podcasting again!!

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  25. Kate PriceMay 27, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    What a great story about the photos of your little oak cardi - the final result looks worth it!

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  26. TeresaMay 27, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    oh my goodness! how adorable! Dinosaurs are sooo cute. My little brothers would love some homemade dinosaurs!

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  27. MarinaMay 27, 2012 at 9:02 PM

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  28. MarinaMay 27, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    wow, what a fantastic book! (mma on ravelry)

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  29. eddyMay 28, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    loving the pics on the oak cardi. your kids are so beautifull together wearing there cardigans. thanks for podcasting /eddy from sweden

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  30. kleggettMay 28, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    My granddaughters would love some dinasous!

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  31. beccaMay 28, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Knitted Dinosaurs?!?!?! LOVE! What cute patterns. :)

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  32. My One and OnlyMay 28, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Such a cute story on the picture of your little boy! Thank you for sharing.
    As for what I am knitting now - I bought Whee Wildflower to make for my 5-yo daughter, and cannot get the gauge right. No matter what I do - I am still 2 sts off.
    Thank you for discount.
    Too bad I cannot use it now.
    thank you,
    ~ iris68

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  33. SarahMay 28, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    I was cracking up about your disastrous baby photo shoots! The sleeping with pinecone shots are priceless. I have the same problem getting good pics of my kids in my knits. Although, my 3-yr-old is harder to photograph than my 9-month old lately...
    Just bought yarn today to make Little Oak for my baby boy!

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  34. Paula CummingsMay 28, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    I am a fellow year-round knitter. I only learned to knit a couple years ago, so I'm making up for a lifetime of lost knitting enjoyment. I just made some fingerless gloves in pink and purple for my daughter for this fall, and I want to make some shawls and scarves for myself this summer... once fall hits, it's knitting for the holidays. The knits in this book would make great ornaments. I'd love to win it.

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  35. Paula CummingsMay 28, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    I am a fellow year-round knitter. I only learned to knit a couple years ago, so I'm making up for a lifetime of lost knitting enjoyment. I just made some fingerless gloves in pink and purple for my daughter for this fall, and I want to make some shawls and scarves for myself this summer... once fall hits, it's knitting for the holidays. The knits in this book would make great ornaments. I'd love to win it.

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  36. Kitten With a WhiplashMay 28, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Love the Dino Book! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  37. lilpixieMay 29, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    My son loves dinosaurs...and I love the instant gratification of a knitted toy :). Thanks for the giveaway! Ravelry: lilpixie124

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  38. Jersey Shore DebMay 29, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    I have never made a knitted toy, but I have three babies to knit for right now (two of which I know are boys, one still to be announced). I think this book would allow me to make a cute addition to the afghans I'm planning to knit for these babies!

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  39. UnknownMay 29, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    I'm hooked on Susan B Anderson's Itty Bitty Toys--I just finished a wrap me up pup and now am working on the reversible frog/turtle. I love making knitted toys and have had my eye on this book for a while.
    Emmajoyce34@gmail.com

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  40. JoelleKnitsMay 29, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    That was great! Thanks for the podcast!
    joelle_bennett@yahoo.com

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  41. MaryMay 29, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Those dinos are so cute!

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  42. Millertime ProductionsMay 29, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    With a 3.5 yr old, and another boy due in August, the knitted dinosaurs would be an absolute hit in our house :) Thanks for the giveaway opportunity and another great podcast!
    Millertime on ravelry

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  43. Amy OlsenMay 29, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    I love both Little Oak sweaters you made for your kids but am especially fond of the red Little Oak sweater you made for your daughter.

    I'm glad you are back podcasting. It's my laundry folding listening time. I have three little boys so would love a chance to win the knitted dinosaurs book.

    Thanks,
    Amy
    boosay on Ravelry

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  44. CeltChickMay 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    hahahaha! They're sooo cute! I would really like to have this book. However, I won't be knitting dinos for kiddies, at least not at first: I NEED a triceratops of my own! Thanks for offering this giveaway.
    AnnBan on Ravelry

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  45. Meg RokeMay 29, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    I have a baby boy who (I think) needs a knitted dinosaur in his future!

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  46. BiscuitMay 29, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Thank you so much for your wonderful podcast!

    biscuitgirl on Ravelry

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  47. MaevenishMay 29, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Great podcast! So glad you are back. Love the dino book.

    Maevenish on ravelry...

    Wendy

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  48. C.May 29, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    For me, summer is the time to knit socks and shawls (especially lace ones). I always have to wear my knitting as soon as it's off the needles, never mind the temperature! So, I don't knit wool sweater and other winter stuff, I juts wait for fall... I know that it would be smarter to plan away and knit for the upcoming season instead of the current one, but I can't help it: my motivation and inspiration are linked to the weather and knowing that I'll wear my finished object as soon they are done!

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  49. RachelUnraveledMay 29, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    I have a 2 year old nephew who would love a knit dinosaur! RachelUnraveled on ravelry

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  50. ClaireMay 29, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Thank you for the great podcast.

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  51. Paula NarvaMay 29, 2012 at 2:39 PM

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  52. Paula NarvaMay 29, 2012 at 2:52 PM

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  53. Paula NarvaMay 29, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Thanks for the podcast.
    pnarva16 on ravelry Paula

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  54. aliasrleneMay 29, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Great podcast and giveaway. I am so glad you are back!
    Contact me as rlene on Ravelry.

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  55. JuliaknitMay 29, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Thanks for another great podcast!
    Juliaknit on Ravelry

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  56. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Love them Dino's would love to knit them.

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  57. LeighMay 30, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    i love knitting toys. i find adults like them just as much, if not more than the kids.

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  58. UnknownMay 30, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Would love to knit dino's for my grandsons!

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  59. sandrarumseyMay 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Would also love the chance to knit a few dinosaurs. SandraRum on ravelry

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  60. HeidiMay 30, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Such a cute book!

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  61. cindymenMay 31, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Loved the podcast. I would love to try knitting a toy too!

    Cindymen on ravelry

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  62. EmilyMay 31, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Thank you for this giveaway!

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  63. glongleyJune 1, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    What a cute book! Would be nice to knit for my grandkids. glongley on ravelry

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  64. susanFJune 2, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    i have the perfect customer for the dinosaur. An adorable three year old boy. He and his twin sister are getting a new baby sister (surprise surprise, mom and dad thought this was not medically possible).Daniel would absolutely love the dinosaurs and he might not feel so outnumbered by the new baby sister he is afraid to have come in the house. Keep up the great designing.

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  65. Keppy Girl KnitsJune 2, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Okay, so now the neighbors are saying "She's taking pictures of her children in knitwear again...poor girl" ;-) Love hearing your latest podcast, please keep them coming!! Charlene (Keppygirl on Ravelry)

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  66. SkyknitsJune 2, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Dinos! Can we ever have enough? Fingers crossed...

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  67. DebbieJune 2, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    I love your podcast!! I'd love to win this book! Thanks for the nice giveaway!

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  68. RebeccaJune 2, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Love the story of the eaten knitted toys...my son (1 year) does the same! Rebecca (rebecca6923 on rav)

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  69. Crocheting girlJune 3, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Really cute book. I loved the story :) Stories are my favorite part.-Tori

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  70. KnitstaJune 3, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Loved your photo shoot story. It was very entertaining. The Coastal Knit for kids patterns are all so adorably cute. I'm sure my grandson and nephew would rather have a knitted dinosaur instead of a sweater!!

    knitsta on Ravelry

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  71. KristinJune 3, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I can totally relate to your hilarious photo shoot story. I have 6 kiddos myself, and a couple of them have been spit-up kings! If I had taken off the bib (or didn't have one on yet) I could always count on a big mess to follow. So glad you're podcasting again!

    KrochetKristin on Ravelry

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  72. UnknownJune 3, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Love this blog! So happy to be hooked on it.

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  73. SallyJune 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Welcome back!!

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  74. adoddsJune 4, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    I thoroughly enjoy your podcast. The toys are cute. I spent my 10th anniversary awaiting the birth of our daughter. That was 25 years ago today and now we are busy planning her wedding this August. Incredible how time passes so quickly.
    Skibum on Rav

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  75. CatherineJune 5, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Love the dinos. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  76. CatherineJune 5, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Love the dinos. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  77. catgocrazyJune 5, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    When my nephew was first born i made him a dinosaur blanket and two knitted dinosaur toys which can be seen on my ravelry page under my username catgocrazy. I really liked knitting Dinosaurs.

    I really enjoyed this podcast. Looking forward to the next.

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  78. cjbjJune 5, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Just new to your podcast. Enjoying it a lot. Would love to learn to make dinosaurs for my grandson.

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  79. Rachel D.June 6, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Thank you for this giveaway. I'm in love with dinosaurs and would love this book as well.

    Breakfree7(at)juno(dot)com or
    DiabolicalRica on ravelry.

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  80. Robin VJune 6, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing Jen's story - I came home (from walking the dog) and downloaded a couple of her podcasts, to check them out.

    The Knitted Dinosaurs book has some cute toys - I took a look at pictures on Ravelry, and the pterodactyl might be my favorite...!

    RobinV on ravelry

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  81. KimJune 7, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Love your stories!

    ThisnThatFarm on Ravelry

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  82. beanbugmomJune 8, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    My five year old boy and his cousins would love these dinos, how cute are they! Thanks for another great episode, so glad you've returned. I loved your story about your sons sweater, it brought back memories of my kids when they were young. How easily we forget about all the spit up and how much laundry such a little person can generate!

    I am Xanthey on ravelry

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  83. tattva1knitsJune 8, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    I love dinosaurs!

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  84. KellyJune 9, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    So glad you are back podcasting, I enjoying your stories and your contributors too. Just have to work up the nerve to record and submit my own ..

    Kelly (hoodlumknit on Ravelry)

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  85. JudiuniJune 11, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    I loved this episode.

    I have become hard-core knitter I guess. A couple of years ago I started knitting through the summer months. Before that I was a seasonal knitter. Last summer during the terrible heat waves I remember knitting a thick cable hat from angora-merino blend. My friends laught at me but I was really inspired to knit that yarn I got on summer sale and the Ysolda Teagues wonderful pattern. I haven't knit anything big and wolly in the summer yet, but I'm plannin to knit a sweater during the Ravelympics. We'll see how that goes.

    Thank you for sharing the story of taking pictures of your son. I also loved the train knitting story.

    Judiuni @ Ravelry

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  86. UnknownJune 12, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    My son will love you forever if I win this book!!! I made a bunch of the bunny nuggets and chicks to pass out at Easter. They were a hit with all the kids!
    My tag on ravelry is creationclay. :)
    Ang

    email: angelamowery4@gmail.com

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  87. UnknownJune 13, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I enjoyed listing to the podcast and will check back regularly for new ones. I have crocheted toys but haven't ventured into knitting them yet, being only one year into knitting. My new granddaughter will soon be old enough to play with toys and what's cuddlier than a T-Rex?

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  88. BookGirlJune 13, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    My nephew would love for me to knit him a dinosaur.

    BookGirl on Ravelry.

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  89. SaraJune 14, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    What a great podcast! I've fallen behind about a year and have some catching up to do. I, too, love to knit toys. I like Susan B. Anderson's Itty Bitty Toys and her other Itty Bitty books.

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  90. SaraJune 14, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Oops! I forgot to identify myself. I'm Survivor on Rav.
    Sara in WI

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  91. britgirlknitsJune 15, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Hello from London, England, my 3 cats and I curl up together each evening to listen to your podcasts, having only just found you we are working through the backlog on itunes, love love love it! I am an obsessive knitter and crocheter, the cats are not, but they are good sports!
    I am artieparty on ravelry

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  92. britgirlknitsJune 15, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Hello from London, England, my 3 cats and I curl up together each evening to listen to your podcasts, having only just found you we are working through the backlog on itunes, love love love it! I am an obsessive knitter and crocheter, the cats are not, but they are good sports!
    I am artieparty on ravelry

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  93. IrishGirlJune 15, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Love these cute little toys!

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  94. Jill WarrenJune 18, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    I love the final picture of the Gramps Sweater (and your son's smile!) Jill Warren
    jillsknittingagain@yahoo.com

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  95. UnknownJune 20, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    The play by play story was hillarious! This knitted dinosaur book looks awsome too. I love knitting toys as well :) I'm knitsareforkids on ravlery.

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  96. andrea kissJuly 2, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I would love to make these Dino's for my baby boy!

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  97. Bay Area KnitterJuly 4, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Looking forward to the new Coastal Kids book. I bought Coastal Knits from you at Stitches West this year and just love it!

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