1.31.2015

The Never Not Knitting Podcast : Episode 87 : All The Colors


Episode 87


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Enter to win a copy of 150 Scandinavian Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone (provided by Interweave Press)  as well as four skeins of Limited Edition Blacker Yarns Westcountry Tweed (provided by Blacker Yarns) by leaving a comment with your contact information under this post by February 15th. Only one comment per person please. There are two identical prize sets to give away... so two winners will be announced in Episode 88!

Thank you for listening!







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336 comments:

  1. Melissa LittlefieldJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Oh so excited to see the new episode. I know what I'll be up to this Sunday while I'm knitting. Thanks for the podcast--super fun to listen as always :)

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  2. BonnieJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    I love all the episodes!

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  3. EmilyJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    I'm new to the blog, so it was such a treat tonight to find your podcast!

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  4. NievesJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Looks very inspiring, would love to create something with these.

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  5. NievesJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    Looks very inspiring, would love to create something with these.

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  6. Bente SimoneJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    New episode. Love it. I'm always looking forward to the next episode.

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  7. Helena DiasJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    Great post as always. Very informative.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    thank you again. I've had this book on backorder from my LYS for awhile! I've not tried this yarn before and it looks perfect for some cozy fair isle. I'm bigblueice on ravelry

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  9. TracyC611January 31, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    Enjoying the podcasts, thank you so much.

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  10. CatherineJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:55 PM

    I really enjoy listening to your blogs. I'm hoping to take part in the Alana-along too. Thank you for the chance to win the giveaway

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  11. Redrose_blackribbonFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    Looks fun!
    I'm serialknitter07 on Ravelry

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  12. LindaRFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Podcast was fun and informative. Many thanks.
    lindarumsey on Ravelry

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  13. KnitwitsowlsFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    Loved the podcast! And a great giveaway!
    Frankie
    Knitwitsowls@gmail.com

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    What a great giveaway, as always. Love your blog and look forward to it every month. Melanie1 on Ravelry

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  15. pinniFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    Once again, very inspiring. Just a wonderful giveaway.

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  16. to vrangeFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    Perfect, now I know what to do next time my baby decides to take a nap. :)

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  17. rozemieFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    I was listening to the new podcast, while i was knitting the foxy hat from your last one. I loved the stories, maybe i'll try some fair isle knitting next. Greetings from Belgium, Europe !

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  18. RaitalammasFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    It`s always nice to have a new podcast episode! (I´m Lammas on Rav)

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  19. ChristinaFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    Thanks for the episode, hope you and your family are feeling well soon. What beautiful yarns! I'm Chrissaah on ravelry :-)

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  20. BonnieFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    I always look forward to each new episode. Thanks.
    Ravelry ID: bonniebon

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  21. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:56 AM

    Thanks for the episode! Mary Jane's work is just beautiful. I've just started exploring colourwork so it's perfect timing.

    I've so got the perfect yarn for that hat pattern!

    It's always lovely to hear from you, even if it's with a cold! Feel better soon!

    Ravelry ID: katbiggs

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  22. Pollystyle Artisanal Baked GoodsFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    I just started listening to your podcasts and I love them. Thanks

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  23. Carpenter Mom 11February 1, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    Perfect timing for another podcast with another snow storm!

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  24. KaarinaFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    Would be fun to win this! Thanks for the chance! :)

    kaijaknits2 on Ravelry

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  25. MernaFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    I still have a wonderful sweater my mother brought home from a trip to Norway in the 60's. Some things are indeed timeless! Thanks for highlighting this book.

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  26. Jennifer MerkleFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    thanks for your podcast!
    RAV ID jennifermerkle

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  27. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    Fantastic! Thank you!
    Ginni on Rav

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  28. KarenFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    It was wonderful to hear Mary Jane's story -especially the part about knitting all the colors! I am a believer for sure. - Carrotmusic on Ravelry

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  29. JayneFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:57 AM

    Wow - beautiful yarn and an amazing book to boot! What could be better. I just realized, I don't have a winter hat for myself and I'm a knitter! This would be a perfect solution for me :)

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  30. BrendaFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Oh good! Something fun to listen to between commercials during the Super Bowl! Thanks for the great give-away. Hope everyone is feeling better.

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  31. NancyFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    I've always been intrigued by color work with beautiful yarns like this. Thanks for the contest!

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  32. SharonFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Great episode - love your podcast and always love the fun song at the end. I've been a Mary Mucklestone fan for a while and have just finished her Castaway Tam which is currently my favourite hat!

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  33. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    Can't wait to listen to this episode, looks awesome!
    -appaloosa13 on Ravelry

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  34. CaitlinFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Great episode, as always! Blacker Yarns sounds like such a neat company, I've always wanted to try their stuff.

    punkconformity on Rav.

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  35. LauraLillyLauraFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    Yeah a new episode! I will be listening to it Sunday! Love to create something with these!

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  36. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    I'm Norwegian, and I'd love to have this in my collection! I'm cozycapecottage on rav and everywhere else lol

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  37. Rebecca BarnesFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    What a great giveaway! Thanks!

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    I love MaryJane Mucklestone! Thanks!

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  39. SheriFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Love the podcast and MaryJane. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Craftyslm Rav. ID

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  40. aspFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Been thinking about getting back into color knitting and this would be a lovely way in. Thanks! Asp on Ravelry.

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  41. KathyFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    I love Mary Jane's designs. My username on Ravelry is kathoderaytube. Thanks.

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  42. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Thank you for another great give away...it looks really fun!
    Mcnamara3@comcast.net
    Pam

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  43. weirdoccurrencemagnetFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    That looks like a wonderful book.
    Rav ID: emeier

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  44. slmiller8February 1, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Thank you for another incredible give away-I would love to try that yarn!

    toomanyufos on ravelry

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  45. CraftyzitiFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Thank you for another great giveaway! Love your podcast! Craftyziti on Ravelry

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  46. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Very beautiful!

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  47. darahFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    Yay! We're having a snow storm -- perfect timing! And beautiful yarn.
    I'm darah7 on ravelry

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  48. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    What a generous and lovely giveaway! Thank you!
    Rav ID: bdgrammy

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  49. Victoria BoltonFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks for your patterns and podcast. May you never stop knitting!

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  50. kjramstackFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    I'm hoping to knit Christmas stockings for my family using Scandinavian designs since my husband's mom's side comes from Norway. This book would be really helpful for that project.

    RAV: wolfcreeker

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  51. CharlyFeathersFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Oooohhhh would love to win this

    Ravelry: charlyfeathers

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  52. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    So Beautiful! Can't wait to try it out! And btw, I'm knitting up your Oak Trail hat right now, and loving it!

    Molly Synnestvedt, or norskstrikk on Ravelry :)

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  53. katherinelynn_04February 1, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    What a lovely looking book! I absolutely love drooling over all the lovely motifs available, and reading about their backgrounds.

    katherinelynn04 on rav

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  54. TracyKFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Ooh! What a lovely giveaway. I've been coveting that book since it came out and those yarn colors! Totally ones I would choose.

    I'm elephantsknit over on Rav

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  55. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    I love your podcasts! Thank you!
    marydob

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  56. StefanieFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    I'm pretty new to the podcasts and have been checking back far too often for the latest one! I'm Milkshed on ravelry.

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  57. IsaFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Thank you for one more great episode and a great podcast. You can find me on ravelry as iribeiro

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  58. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Inspiring! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  59. K1teach2February 1, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Such beautiful yarn and food for inspiration. Thank you for your own genius at designing . I'm working my way through Botanical Knits I and II, but may have to make a detour for the new hat with leftover yarn from Sprig.

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  60. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Fantastic episode! I've had that book on my wishlist for ages. Great giveaway!
    Rav ID: mrsmcelrath

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  61. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Thanks for introducing me to MJ Mucklestone. Her color pattern are wonderful!

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  62. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    I have always wanted to use Blacker yarns. This would be awesome to have. I am so glad your son is not fighting your handknits anymore.

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  63. LauraFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Alana, As always I enjoyed your podcast. I've never tried color knitting, it intimidates me but I'm feeling inspired to try! Thanks for the little nudge. ;-)
    Laura aka Quiltedwings on Ravelry

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  64. RebeccaFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Snow storm here today, so love that there is a new episode...thanks for the chance to win! Rav ID :dustytreeknits

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  65. hanneFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Oh, wow. This book looks stunning. I've been knitting for three years now, and my 2015 resolution is to learn colorwork. My ravelry id is hannehanne

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  66. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Love Podcasts plus love MJM so hoot hoot send this prize over. :-)
    Rav id jilangmartyl

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  67. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    The yarn looks beautiful and a color work motif book is exactly what I'd use it for. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  68. ElizabethFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Loving these colors and I am totally in a fair isle phase right now. The college work still gets done in spite of itself though. :)

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  69. SharonFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Fun podcast - personally I've always claimed that red SOCK are warmest :-)

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  70. Grüne Zauberzeit von Hanni macht FaxenFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    O, I would love to get this book! And the wool...

    regards

    Hanni

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  71. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    I am so excited about finding your wonderful Podcast and to top it off with maryjane mucklestone telling a story...Sunday heaven...i am so happy...Thank you...

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  72. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Thanks for the podcast and the giveaway!
    Shannchris on Ravelry. :-)

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  73. MireiaFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:08 PM

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  74. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Oh, man...a new episode for the commute AND Blacker Yarns AND Mary Jane Mucklestone!!!! Trifecta of awesomeness

    (Swenstea on Rav)
    FiberTrek Podcast
    www.fibertrek.wordpress.com

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  75. MireiaFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    OOh!! Lovely podcast as always
    knitandletknit@gmail.com

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  76. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Oooh I want this soo bad!

    Ravelry ID: amberweinberg

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  77. christina voslooFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    Have not knitted a fair isle yet, just admire the work done by other knitters. Think it is time to give colorwork a try.

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  78. christina voslooFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Have not knitted a fair isle yet, just admire the work done by other knitters. Think it is time to give colorwork a try.

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  79. JodyFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    I enjoyed the podcast.
    Akagriff on ravelry
    Or akagriff@yahoo.com

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  80. TeresaFelinaFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    I love the book and, of course, everything you design and share with us. I'm teresafelina in raverly

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  81. Keya KuhnFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Wish I could attend the retreat! This is the first podcast I've ever actually listened to and it was great! Thanks for sharing! I've always wanted to add some Blacker yarns to my stash, too.

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  82. cynthialeighFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Looks like a beautiful set! Thanks for the chance to win.
    cynthialeigh2 on Rav

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  83. 2spotknitFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    I just purchased your 2 books on botanical knits because after knitting oak grove and seedling I am smitten! Thank you for all the creativity and beauty that you contribute to our world. I can't wait to get my books in the mail and then I can join the KAL. That shall be new and interesting. All the best to you and your beautiful family. Perhaps we will run into each other at Rheinbeck one fall!
    2spotting Rav

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  84. lesleyFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Hi there, I am new to your podcast but am enjoying catching up very much. Seven years ago my husband and I stayed at Mendip house which is in Somerset, it is a glorious area and hear your describing the wool brought back a lot of memories for me. Looking forward to making your hat. Cheers lesley

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  85. ClaireFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Oops forgot my email address: claire@clairecanhelp.com

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  86. yellowblueFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway! Love your patterns and your podcasts :)

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  87. Oneday DesignsFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Oh how I would love to win the beautiful yarn which comes from my neck of the woods. Also, a great looking book by Mary Jane Mucklestone. A winning combination. My Ravelry ID is: onedaydesigns

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  88. JessicaFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    What a great give away! I love Mary Jane!!
    Rav Id: jpeled

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  89. MillieFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    The book looks fantastic and I love Blacker yarns and what they stand for. Superbowl starts this afternoon, so it will be a good time to knit and get introduced to these podcasts everyone loves :)

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  90. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    What a fun podcast! I especially loved the story this episode : ). I want to knit all of my children (grown now!) color work sweaters & the yarn sounds beyond beautiful. Thank you for the opportunity to win it.
    Joined forever by yarn, Sandra

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  91. MaureenFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    The book looks wonderful!! I would love the opportunity to try Blacker yarns.



    Rav ID acornknitster

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  92. TobieFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    I would love to try that yarn.
    Trl710 on rav

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  93. asterideFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Yarn and a knitting book. What is better than this? Thanks for the great giveaway.
    asteride on Ravelry

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  94. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Your book looks great MaryJane. I would love to try some of these patterns.

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  95. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    That yarn looks so lovely. I'd love a chance to knit with it!

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  96. JenniferFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Colour work is fun! I'd love to add this book to my library and try out those yarns.

    Great giveaway Alana.

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  97. TiffanyFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    I have just become very interested in fair isle and Norwegian and Scandinavia knitting. Howntimelybthis would be.

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  98. MargaretFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    I'm a fan of MJ Mucklestone and fair isle knitting, and am just discovering all the scrumptious yarns out there. I'd love a chance to win this. Looking forward to listening to your episode too!

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  99. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Colourwork is my goal for this year. Thanks for another great podcast episode.

    alilou78 on Rav

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  100. FabricFascinationFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    I would love to get into some fair isle knitting. Thank you for this opportunity.

    Your newest hat pattern is really sweet. It is going in my queue.

    I am kimbuktu7 on Ravelry.

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  101. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    This was the first podcast that I have listened to, and I really enjoyed it!

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  102. JeanFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    What a lovely, generous give away! Thank you on behalf of whichever 2 lucky people win (here's hoping I'm one!)

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  103. RebekahFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Hope you're feeling better!

    What a great giveaway, fingers crossed!
    Ravelry id: flutterbysong

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  104. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    I love doing stranded colorwork motifs. What a cool set. Thanks as always for the chance to win. I'm ShadowAP on Rav.

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  105. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Beautiful!

    Ravelry: Ridley Cat (no space).

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  106. KarenFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    I love Mary Jane. I have taken her Craftsy class and I own one of her Fair Isle Books. I am making a cowl using her designed patterns. I would love to win this prize. Thanks for having Mary Jane tell the story this time. Thanks Alana for such a superb podcast.

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  107. ctubbs2February 1, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    I would love to win this. Knitnspinr1 on Ravelry

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  108. EBSFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    What a great prize, love the yarn!
    Rav: WintonB (Elizabeth)

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  109. Sally OakleyFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    How stunning those Blacker Yarns are! Very much enjoyed this episode and hope you're feeling better soon Alana. (sallyravels

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  110. SabrinaquiltsFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Oh I so wish I can go to a knitting retreat. However, I don't know if I want to take all those classes too. I am amazed at how much knitting you get done. I too have a lot of time on my hands but I can't seem to finish projects as fast as I would like. You must be a fast knitter! Sabrinaquilts on Ravelry.

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  111. JudiFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    What a great giveaway - thanks Alana!
    Judigo on Rav

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  112. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    I was fortunate to take a class with the divine Ms. M this past year - what a great teacher and sweet, knowledgeable mien! This would be a great prize to win to further my colorwork obsession! :)

    You should check out the Madison Knitters Guild Knit-In retreat, held every February or March; this year it will be Feb 20-22. We have it all - superb classes, a wide variety of vendors, nationally-known feature speakers/teachers, fun activities outside the classroom, and the friendliest group of knitters in the world (as well as the largest - our guild has about 575 members!). You can learn more at madisonknittersguild.org

    rav: erinw4

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  113. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    I was fortunate to take a class with the divine Ms. M this past year - what a great teacher and sweet, knowledgeable mien! This would be a great prize to win to further my colorwork obsession! :)

    You should check out the Madison Knitters Guild Knit-In retreat, held every February or March; this year it will be Feb 20-22. We have it all - superb classes, a wide variety of vendors, nationally-known feature speakers/teachers, fun activities outside the classroom, and the friendliest group of knitters in the world (as well as the largest - our guild has about 575 members!). You can learn more at madisonknittersguild.org

    rav: erinw4

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  114. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    What a treat this show is, been planning to start my first real fair isle knit for a while and this will be perfectly useful! Thanks!

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  115. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    Hello, great giveaway :)
    my Ravelry ID: feva

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  116. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    I keep hearing about Blacker yarn and would love to try it.

    My Rav ID is wikinz

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  117. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    Thanks for this interesting episode Im going to try to knit with more british and irish yarn this year so it was great you featured Blacker Yarns. Mary Jane's story was fun I'm taking a colour work class at Edinburgh Yarn Festival .
    Hope you all get well soon ! Jo

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  118. lmecoll on RavleryFebruary 2, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    Loved your podcast as usual. The book and yarn look like a fun prize to win.
    Lmecoll on Ravelry

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  119. Jessie McKitrickFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Thanks for the great episode; I especially loved Mary-Jane's story about first trying Shetland yarn!

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  120. {having my} druthersFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Another very lovely episode! Thanks so much for keeping us entertained during these cold months! What a lovely give-away as well!

    Tracey

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  121. LinaFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    What absolutely lovely yarn! I also really had to laugh at the thought of cabling with a match stick, and not knowing what the fourth needle was for!

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  122. AmHFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Love your podcast! thanks for the chance to win

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  123. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    I'm a new listener, and I must say I love your podcast! Perfect to have on in the background while I knit. :)

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  124. ChristineFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    This yarn sounds so lovely and the book looks so inspiring.

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  125. hivetenderFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Love your blog and al your patterns.love the botanical books. Happy knitting.
    Hivetender on ravelry

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  126. BtbroderwayFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Can't wait to listen to this on my run!! btbroderway

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  127. Jessica JohannesenFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    I am just starting to get into colorwork designs. this book would be perfect!

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  128. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    What beautiful yarn! And an inspiring book. I would love to win these and create something awesome. :)

    -greg, KnittingDaddy on Ravelry

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  129. Jennifer in OhioFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    Wonderful giveaway!

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  130. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Scandinavian motifs always inspire! rmccoyer on ravelry

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  131. Jennifer Chase-RappaportFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    That totally inspires me to get back to doing some colorwork! JennyRBK on Ravelry, rocketboyknits@gmail.com

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  132. MegRFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Oh wow, what a resource, 150 Scandinavian Motifs is beautiful! meagan(dot)radford(at)gmail(dot).com.

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  133. 710 East Myrtle AvenueFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Thank you for a wonderful give-away!

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  134. KarenBFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:28 AM

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  135. KarenBFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I had the pleasure of taking a class from Mary Jane last year and I wear the wrist,ets I made regularly. Kbrtmyr Rav ID

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  136. LauraFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    The yarn and the book both look fantastic! Thanks for another great episode, Alana, and I hope you're feeling better! - BlueCanoe on Ravelry

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  137. BetsyFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Fair Isle is one of my favorite techniques! I'd love to knit a sweater for my new baby from these patterns and yarns. Thanks for the podcast, and hope you're feeling better soon. I'm "babzer" on Ravelry.

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  138. WendyFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Would love to play around with Fair Isle a little more!
    Rav=nendy

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  139. SewramirezFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    I have just started to get into color work knitting and this book looks like a fun give-away!
    sewramirez on Ravelry

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  140. VanessaFebruary 2, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    What lovely yarn! Perfect for Fair Isle knitting.

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  141. Maria MFebruary 2, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    This looks like fun to try! Thanks for offering. nysunshine on Ravelry.

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  142. ChristinaFebruary 2, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Hi Alana!
    Thank you so much for your work -- it was fun to hear Mary Jane's story. I learned how to knit over the holidays and haven't stopped since! "Never Not Knitting" indeed!
    My dream is to do fair isle and this Scandinavian motifs book and accompanying yarn (!) is super exciting :). Thanks for this giveaway offer! My Ravelry is chriyb.
    Cheers! Feel better and stay warm ~
    Christina

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  143. LydiaFebruary 2, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Oh my! a fabulous giveaway, can't wait to listen to the episode.

    Lifeandyarn on ravelry

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  144. TagatiFebruary 2, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Aloha,

    Your retreat is on my bucket list since I once resided on Adak.

    Tagati on Ravelry

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  145. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    So glad to see another episode to enjoy. And the chance to win either of these is just too tempting. Many thanks for both.

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  146. PennyFebruary 2, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    I would love to win !

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  147. saraFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Hi Alana: Thank you for another great episode. You and Mary Jane kept me company while I shoveled about a foot of snow from our cars, driveway, and walkways. sarapomegranate on Ravelry

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  148. MandyFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    Just discovered you podcast! Thanks for sharing - it was a great listen.

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  149. SavannagalFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    This book has been on my wish list for a long time. What a wonderful opportunity. Thanks for a terrific podcast and giveaway. Savannagal on Rav.

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  150. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Recently found this podcast, shortly after I re-found how much I like to knit. I actually have the time to do it now! Thanks for a great show, it makes my work week more fun!
    Ravelry id = ballpointpenguin
    p.s. If anyone want to be Ravelry buddies, I haven't really made any friends yet!

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  151. katrinaFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    That is some gorgeous tweedy yarn! I recently fell head-over-heels in love with tweed, when I discovered Rowan Fine Tweed at my LYS (I bought ALL THE COLOURS!). (thornythistle on rav)

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  152. little BeanFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    So nice. I'm on a fair isle kick right now (Ursula Cardigan).

    Ravelry: nightmaji

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  153. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    I'm a big fan of Mary Jane's books. Also yours!

    I hope I get to meet you at Stitches...

    sfcmarmara on ravelry

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  154. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Thanks for the great giveaway! Loved this week's episode.

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  155. JuliaknitFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    What a great prize! I love fair isle.

    Juliaknit on Ravelry

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  156. AnitaFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Hi Alana,
    Oh those patterns look yummy!
    Cheers, Anita.

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  157. JanetFebruary 2, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Looking forward to listening to the podcast while knitting some colorwork. Thanks! (Hoping to win to give my 200 Fair Isle Motifs a friend...)

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  158. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    I am finally caught up to the current episode after listening to all 85 previous episodes. Now I can actually enter one of your wonderful drawings! Love the podcast and your beautiful knitting style!

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  159. monicaFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Would love to win this giveaway!

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  160. mbk808February 2, 2015 at 6:47 PM

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  161. mbk808February 2, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    I would love to master fair isle knitting, the yarn and book would certainly help!

    Outofthisworld on rav

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  162. UnknownFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Love th e podcast and your patterns are so lovely

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  163. LisaknitsFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    I always enjoy your podcast. So happy to hear that the boy wears the knits now.
    Lasknit@gmail.com

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  164. annamaeFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Been enjoying hearing about the baby and kid knits you've been busting out lately. :)

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  165. ChloeFebruary 3, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    Thank you for thoughtfully pairing up the giveaways. The knitting story is so funny and inspiring too.

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  166. Ferran MorenoFebruary 3, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    Hi Alana! I'm Ferran (FerranMoreno on Ravelry) and I've just began listening to your podcast (I was only a silent reader until now). I've loved it, so I'll try to listen to the older chapters.

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  167. ThermosweetFebruary 3, 2015 at 2:25 AM

    This yarn sounds so exotic! I loved Mary-Jane's story too

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  168. Auntea February 3, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    Love color work so much and would love to play with those yarns and book:)

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  169. SallyFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    What a great prize package!

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  170. Jersey Shore DebFebruary 3, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    Another very enjoyable episode--I loved your anecdote about the older woman who didn't like the idea of your using olive green to knit for a baby. I've been in that situation too!
    Also loved Mary Jane's story. It just goes to show, never give up on knitting!
    Would love to win the great prize package.

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  171. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    What a pleasure it is to listen to your podcast, Alana! I sit and knit and my soul is satisfied. Thank you for all your inspired work!

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  172. Jamie SchullFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    I love your podcast! Thank you for the chance to win the beautiful yarn and lovely book! Hope you all feel better soon.

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  173. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    I am always excited when your podcasts shows up on my feed. I am very excited to enter this month to win the yarn/fair isle motif.

    I'm passionknit on Ravelry.

    Thanks!!

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  174. KimFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    I love colorwork, and this yarn would be fun!

    Dariasmom on Ravelry


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  175. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    I just listened to my first episode and will be sure to listen to more! Thank-you!!

    Yvonne

    (ymknits on Ravelry)

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  176. PaleoFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    Loved the episode!!

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  177. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Your episode was wonderful as usual and I agree that those yarns would be perfect for a fair isle pattern!

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  178. Cre8tive LicenseFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Mary Jane is a true inspiration.🐏

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  179. Eliz TFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Great episode. I would really love to try more color work.

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  180. KristenFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Glad your family is on the mend. I NEED that book! It looks awesome.

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  181. TiffanyFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Loved the story by Mary Jane. I would love to know why her neighbor ripped out her first projec though!?!?

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  182. EmilyFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:39 PM

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  183. EmilyFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    What a cool book!

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  184. HeatherFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    That was a really fun podcast! Hope you are feeling better!

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  185. deedaleeFebruary 3, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Another great episode. I'm so happy that your hard copy patterns will include a pdf code, that's such a great feature. Thank you. I hope to see you at Stitches West.

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  186. HaveFaithFebruary 3, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I would love to do the fairisle designs in this book. The yarn looks very exciting.

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  187. KatieFebruary 3, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Love MaryJane! I'm knitting her Super Soul Cardigan pattern at the moment. Excited to hear the interview

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  188. EmilyFebruary 3, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Mary Jane Mucklestone, an inspiration as usual ! Thank you so much for your stories!

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  189. NatashaFebruary 3, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    I loved Mary Jane's story as much as I love her colourful knitting! What a wonderful giveaway! I'm VitaLamm on Ravelry.

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  190. ChrisFebruary 3, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    Hi Alana - new listener here! I love the beautiful colors and the nature-inspired design and am gearing up to participate in the Alana-along. The LYS story is, well, not as rare as one would like, but hopefully the message is slowly percolating through.

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  191. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    The yarn and book sound amazing! Thanks for the introduction to both of them. I love heathery-tweedy colors!

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  192. KristinaFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Great episode and what a fun prize! So many options... :)

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  193. TheFoxandtheOwlFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Hope you're feeling better. Fair Isle is a big knitting goal for me, so here's hoping! Thanks for the chance and nice podcast.

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  194. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Thanks for that wonderful interview. Hope you are all feeling better (try honey!)
    Colorwork..I've only done 2 color knitting and the idea of having 100 different colors of yarn makes me woozie! I'd love to start with a hat or some fingerless mitts.

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  195. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    I love Mary Jane Mucklestone's patterns! It was wonderful to hear her story on the podcast.

    Carreenwarner on Ravelry.

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  196. CindyFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Loved the inspiring story! The knitting stories are my favorite part of your podcast. Thanks!

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  197. RomykinsFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    Great episode! romykins on rav.

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  198. GrandmatutuFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    I'm into fair isle right now, so that book and yarn would be lovely! Thanks, Alana! Mary,
    RAV: Grandmatutu

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  199. BreadbunFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    My first ever Never Not Knitting podcast , so happy I found your blog. I love Blacker yarns, I think what Sue does with fibre is amazing and I am so into colourwork just now, the book is on my must have list.
    http://www.ravelry.com/projects/stitchygirl. Stitchygirl on Ravelry.

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  200. RaquelFebruary 4, 2015 at 1:13 AM

    I've been listening to your podcast for a while and I love it. This is another great giveaway. I love fairisle, this book would be a great addition to my knitting library.

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