Sticks & String
A podcast by an Australian bloke who knits
 
 
 
Show 108 - Imbalance

Thanks to Sally for the Easter Show knitting comments.
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What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch   Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat   Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)   3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers   Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show's music
Justin Bianco        (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Folk Mittens  by Marcia Lewandowski (link)


Kingdom Crumble by Justin Bianco


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Author David Reidy    Published 28 June 2009    View 0 comments    Leave a comment

Show 107 - Looking the best

Thanks to Sally for the Easter Show knitting comments.
If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.


What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch   Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat   Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)   3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers   Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show's music
Reza Manzoori    Bestowal     (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Other
Felt magazine  from Yarn Magazine (link)


Reza Nation by Reza Manzoori


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Author David Reidy    Published 21 June 2009    View 0 comments    Leave a comment

Show 106 - WWKIP '09

Thanks to Sally for organising the Sydney WWKIP day, it was lots of fun.
Thanks also to Lara for having a word, and Michelle for popping in as well.
If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.


What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch   Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Knitter\'s Connection   17 - 20 June, Columbus OH, USA
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat   Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)   3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers   Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown


ReStrung by Reza Manzoori


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Author David Reidy    Published 14 June 2009    View 0 comments    Leave a comment

Show 105 - Crochet

Thanks to Sally for her comments on the knitting, more in coming weeks.
Thank you to Bev Cooper from Belisa Cashmere for kthe crochet information.
Sundogstudios' video from Maryland Sheep and Wool is here.
If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.


What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch   Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Knitter\'s Connection   17 - 20 June, Columbus OH, USA
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat   Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)   3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers   Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show's music
Fernwood    Open Seas     (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Other
Yarn Magazine # 14  from Yarn Magazine (link)


Almeria by Fernwood


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Author David Reidy    Published 31 May 2009    View 0 comments    Leave a comment

Show 104 - Cashmere

Thanks to Sally for her comments on the knitting, more in coming weeks.
Thank you to Bev Cooper from Belisa Cashmere for keeping us up to date with what's happening with Australian cashmere.
If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.


What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch   Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Knitter\'s Connection   17 - 20 June, Columbus OH, USA
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat   Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)   3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers   Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Other
Gradiance  from The Unique Sheep (link)


Stillness and Movement by David Modica


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Author David Reidy    Published 24 May 2009    View 0 comments    Leave a comment

Show 103 - Yard Dogs

Thanks to Sally for her comments on the knitting, more in coming weeks.
Thank you to Jim Luce for his glimpse into working with yard dogs.
If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch   Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Knitter\'s Connection   17 - 20 June, Columbus OH, USA
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat   Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)   3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers   Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Other
Dune - Audiobook  from Audible (link)
Star Trek - Series 1 Blu-ray  from Paramount (link)


Guinevere by Jeff Wahl


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Author David Reidy    Published 17 May 2009    View 0 comments    Leave a comment

Show 102 - Alpaca Fleece

Thanks to Sally for her comments on the knitting, more in coming weeks.
Thank you to Lyn Davison for her comments on the alpaca fleece judging.
If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch   Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Knitter\'s Connection   17 - 20 June, Columbus OH, USA
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat   Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)   3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Studio 49 Retreat   16-18 October, Sonora CA, USA
Sydney Sity Klickers   Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show's music
Sieber, Kammen, Fulton and Schatz    Long Past Gone     (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Jan Messant's Knitted Gardens  by Jan Messent (link)


The Bright Knowledge by Diana Rowan


You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or
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I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy.
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Author David Reidy    Published 10 May 2009    View 0 comments    Leave a comment

Show 101 - Sydney Royal Easter Show

Thanks to Sally for her comments on the knitting, more in coming weeks.
Thanks so much to Dharmafey on Ravelry for the Buffy themed yarn (see her site here) it's wonderful.
If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch   Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat   Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)   3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Sydney Sity Klickers   Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show's music
Diana Rowan    Warp and Weft     (Magnatune)


The Bright Knowledge by Diana Rowan


You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or
podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au
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My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42.
My Amazon wish list is here.
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Author David Reidy    Published 3 May 2009    View 0 comments    Leave a comment

Show 100 - From the beginning

Well, made it to 100. This week a look back...
If you'd like to take up the Audible offer of a free trial account and a free book, click here. And thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show this week.

What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch   Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat   Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)   3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Sydney Sity Klickers   Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show's music
Rob Costlow    Tulip Trees     (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Other
Yes  from Pet Shop Boys (link)
Knitting around  from Elizabeth Zimmermann and Meg Swansen (link)


Reconstruction by Rob Costlow


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Author David Reidy    Published 5 April 2009    View 0 comments    Leave a comment

Show 99 - What we say

I hope everyone was able to participate in Earth Hour last night. I sat with a candle and read a book.


What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch   Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat   Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division)   3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre
Sydney Sity Klickers   Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown

This show's music
Daniel Berkman    They come in dreams     (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Folk Socks  by Nancy Bush (link)


Heartstrings by Daniel Berkman


You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or
podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au
I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy.
My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42.
My Amazon wish list is here.
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Author David Reidy    Published 29 March 2009    View 0 comments    Leave a comment
 
About Sticks & String and me

G’day all. I’m David Reidy, a Australian bloke who lives in the Blue Mountains two hours west of Sydney, and knits and podcasts about knitting. Away from the sticks and string, I’m an astrophysicist who now teaches high school. In my knitting and podcasting endeavours I am assisted by my two Burmese cats, Tikka and Tiger.

The Sticks and String podcast appears weekly, so look for a new show each weekend.

If you’d like to keep up-to-date with what’s going on in this blog, you can subscribe to the feed here (don’t worry, it’s free)

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Season 11 will start 3 May and will include all the wonderful things from the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

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Shows
Show 108 - Imbalance
Show 107 - Looking the best
Show 106 - WWKIP '09
Show 105 - Crochet
Show 104 - Cashmere
Show 103 - Yard Dogs
Show 102 - Alpaca Fleece
Show 101 - Sydney Royal Easter Show

Series 10
Series 9
Series 8
Series 7
Series 6
Series 5
Series 4
Series 3
Series 2
Series 1
Music from the show

Bestowal
Open Seas
Long Past Gone
Warp and Weft
Tulip Trees
All the show music

Books
Folk Mittens
Jan Messant's Knitted Gardens
Folk Socks
Knit a Fantasy Story
Viking patterns for knitting
Wool 'n' Magic
All the book reviews
 
Other podcasts
Knitting
Beneath the Fiber Moon
Cast-On
It's a Purl Man
Knitting News Cast
Let's Knit2gether
Lime & Violet
PointySticks
The Knitting Cook
Related
WeaveCast
Unrelated
Napoleon 101
Quirky nomads
The Book Show