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Cast OnI have been writing words and putting them online for 196 dog years. I have been making clothes for even longer. Author: Brenda Dayne
Cast On began on Monday, 31 October, 2005, founded on nothing more than the desire to talk about knitting to people who get it. All the other stuff, about how memories, thoughts, hopes and dreams are knit into the fabric we create, and so become part of the fabric of our lives; about how life and knitting intertwine, and how sometimes you simply cannot tell where one part leaves off the other begins; about how the only thing wrong with the world today is that there is not enough knitting in it, all that came later, over time. Since 2005 the podcast has evolved to focus on finding inspiration in the ordinary, using it to kick start the process of making stuff, and finding ways to carve out the creative time and space that allows you to work your ass off on the projects that matter most to you. Like knitting a sweater. Or saving the world. brendadayne.substack.com Language: en Genres: Crafts, Leisure, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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202 A gentle pastime
Episode 202
Saturday, 5 April, 2025
Replenishing the sock drawer with Priory Socks (project page).My Secret Circles, below.Porthos (project page), below.I moved my decreases to the back of the heel, and the result is similar to Basic Biarritz and the Kite Heel, yet is uniquely mine and oh, is it ever sexy. The joy of a well-fitting heel cannot be overstated. The short row method used in Zabava Shorties is still, hands down, the best method I have found for toes. You'll find the method for Jeny's Square Peg Heel here. Cat Bordhi's gusset lessons may be found in her book, New Pathways for Sock Knitters.You can read my notes on Kiba Light on my project page.Knit to The Dress Diary of Miss Ann Sykes, by Kate Strasdin (Bsky)Music in this podcast:* Merrigan's Reel, Jim Fidler* Coming Home, Dalton Day This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brendadayne.substack.com