Commuter Knitter Podcast

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Rating
4.8
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128 episodes
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Date created
2012/03/01
Average duration
50 min.
Release period
80 days

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Where the Yarn Meets the Road - Work from Home Edition. Hi, I'm Jen! I'm a knitter, and in non-pandemic times, I'm a commuter. For now, let's chat about knitting while I work from home until I get back on the road again. Come along for the ride! Follow me on Instagram as @ndjen04, Twitter as @CommuterKnitter or Like the podcast on Facebook. Enjoy!

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Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 128 - Putting on my Oxygen Mask First
2024/02/02
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 Welcome Thank you for bearing with me in an unexpected nearly-year-long hiatus! Life got in the way of the podcast and knitting, but alas I am back to catch up and share my projects with you. You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Cover Story - one for A and one for Carlos Sunny Swoncho by Olga Putano Designs Legacy Fiber Artz Compass by Tin Can Knits Lolabean Yarn Co. Kim Dyes Yarn World's Simplest Knits by Tin Can Knits Annie Bucket Hat by Alexandra Tavel (Two of Wands) Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde    Drive Annie Bucket Hat by Alexandra Tavel (Two of Wands) Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Drawn Together by Shanalines Designs Crochet Squares  Road Trips Fiber Festival of New England Fiber Community Fundraiser for FearLESS Living Fund to benefit The Blind Center of NV hosted by Boston Jen Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool - class with Shanalines Designs Your Mileage May Vary The girls have been doing their own crafting Cotton Tail Farm - bookmark loom kits Potholder Loom from Harrisville Designs Sentro Knitting Machine    Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
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Eleven!
2023/02/28
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 Welcome Thank you to everyone who has been on this ELEVEN year podcasting journey with me! It has been quite the adventure with lots of bumps along the way, but I appreciate each and every one of you who has downloaded, listened, shared, or otherwise connected with me through the podcast over the years. Take a quick trip down memory lane as I reflect back on that first episode!       You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Basic Children's Poncho for Z Shaina Bilow Bella Filato Studio Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici Drive Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones      Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live in NYC - February 9-12 Shanalines Designs KAL 2023 - March 1-May 31 - Details on Shana's Instagram page with links to her Discord Knit-for-Food Knit-a-thon - March 26th Connecticut Sheep and Wool - April 29th - North Haven Fairgrounds I mention Cece's Wool Instagram page with the baby Jacob sheep! Your Mileage May Vary Working on my own crafting space - finally! Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com  
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Connecting All the Dots
2023/02/10
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Basic Children's Poncho for A Shaina Bilow Legacy Fiber Artz Drive Basic Children's Poncho for Z Bella Filato Studio Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live in NYC - February 9-12 Knit-for-Food Knit-a-thon - March 26th Laura Nelkin's interview with Fiber Chats Trip Planner Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Your Mileage May Vary Getting Purly With It with Nancy Ricci Why I Knit with Dr. Mia Hobbs Knitting PT Hey Brown Berry Creative Seed Patreon Podcast feed of back episodes The Black Sheep Knitter Stitches and Starlight Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com  
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Back So Soon??
2023/01/20
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Dear Great Pumpkin socks by Woolens and Nosh Drive Musselburgh in Knit Picks Felici Aurora’s Cover Story Blanket Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits Road Trips Vogue Knitting Live in NYC – February 9-12 Offroading Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery – Once Upon a Time Sampler Disney Family A to Z YouTube channel where we have been (sporadically) posting our Disney trip videos Your Mileage May Vary I discuss my journey to finding the right needles for me Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
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Possibilities for 2023!
2023/01/05
While I have been updating Ravelry periodically, none of the links will direct you to the site in case it is not accessible for you. Feel free to look up my projects under ndjen04 You’ve Arrived At Your Destination/Rearview Mirror Recent FOs: The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits out of DK leftovers and a Care Bears mini skein box from PassionKnits Yarn Exoskeleton by Shana Cohen Magpie Fibers Swanky DK Fiber Society 22 Shirley Brian Yarn – Deconstructed Fade – Don’t Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self! Maple Roots Creative Stitch Markers Dog Star by Tin Can Knits out of Farmer’s Daughter Fibers and LolaBean Yarn Co. Zelda’s Cover Story Blanket Advent Socks from Woolens and Nosh Halloween Socks from 2014 Spring Forward Socks from 2015 Drive Aurora’s Cover Story Blanket Carlos’s The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits Dear Great Pumpkin socks by Woolens and Nosh Reignbeaux by Yelley Knits Seismic Yarn – Butter Sock DK – Pretty Pretty Princess Minis La Bien Aimée – Aimée’s Sweater Trip Planner I discuss some of my possibilities for this year: I hope to bring back some very old WIPs including my Oranje, Carlos’s Double Knit scarf, and a doll from a Susan B Anderson Vogue Knitting class I took with BostonJen in 2015! I mention: A DK version of Kay Jones’ Jelly Roll Blanket inspired by Chelsea of the Legacy Knitz Podcast Another Cover Story blanket Frequency by Tina Tse V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman Knitosophy in Treehouse Knits Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed A bigger Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano Designs The reel where Aurora volunteers me to knit sweaters for her whole first grade class: Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
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Where my Memory is Shaky
2022/10/28
Please note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website or have directed you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites. You’ve Arrived At Your Destination Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano Designs LolaBean Yarn Co. in Salt Water Taffy, Jam on It, and Strawberry Milk Note – while I was checking links for the show notes, I noticed that Olga does not have all of her patterns listed on her Etsy shop. The rest are via Ravelry. Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague Legacy Fiber Artz in Hocus Pocus AdoreKnit progress keeper Drive I talk about the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party make-along Exoskeleton by Shana Cohen Magpie Fibers Swanky DK Fiber Society 22 Shirley Brian Yarn – Deconstructed Fade – Don’t Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self! Maple Roots Creative Stitch Markers Halloween socks OMG Heel by Megan Williams Woolens and Nosh – Dear Great Pumpkin Twin Mountain Handcrafts stitch markers In my excitement to podcast, I totally forgot to mention the scrappy mittens I am making for the girls. I finished the first one for Aurora out of various DK leftovers from sweaters I’ve knitted for the girls over the years. Zelda’s will be knit out of DK minis from the Passion Knits Yarn Care Bear box. I am using The World’s Simplest Mittens pattern from Tin Can Knits Road Trips I talk about my day with Aurora at the NY Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY two weeks ago. We will try to attend the New England Fiber Festival on Saturday, November 5th Off-roading For those in the US, please remember to cast your ballots on or by Tuesday, November 8th. Using our voices is more important than ever. Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
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I Am Back!!
2022/09/09
Please note – none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers’ or yarn dyers’ websites. You've Arrived At Your Destination One Twisted Tree - One Twisted Summer Socks Megan Williams OMG Heel Semantics - Shana Cohen Explorer Knits Shawlography - Stephen West LolaBean Yarn Co. Kenyarn Suburban Stitcher Teal Torch Knits Encanto Socks - Five Borough Yarns Dog Star - Tin Can Knits LolaBean Yarn Co. - Pinto Bean Kenyarn Stratus DK Drive Mini Zelda Crop by Olga Putano LolaBean Yarn Co. Three Color Colorwork Video Color Dominance - Ysolda Color work - Tin Can Knits Spring Forward Socks - Linda Welsh - Knitty One Twisted Tree - Disco Lemonade Reignbeaux by Yelly Knits Seismic Yarn - Butter Sock DK - Pretty Pretty Princess Minis La Bien Aimée - Aimée's Sweater Road Trips Lady Dye Yarns - Craftivist Craft Nights September 17 - 12:00 pm - Follow Up to 2019 Conversation Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party - September 23, 2022 - February 13, 2023 NY Sheep and Wool Festival - October 15-16, 2022 Vogue Knitting Live - February 9-12, 2023 Off-roading Cricut crafting for our Disney Vacation Disney Family A to Z - Instagram, YouTube Your Mileage May Vary I ramble on a bit about where I track my projects. Recently re-discovered the Making app to track projects and connect with fellow makers Come Find Me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making – ndjen04 Stitcher Radio – Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
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Keeping Up the Knitting Momentum
2022/05/13
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites. You've Arrived at Your Destination Basic Children's Poncho by Shaina Bilow - note, in the episode I mentioned that this was a Ravelry download and I was not sure whether Shaina had this available elsewhere. I am happy to report that the pattern IS available as a free download directly from Shaina's website. This is NOT a Ravelry link. Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope Project page (this is for Z's version - still need a page for A's) Drive Semantics Explorer Knits - The Wild Within (variegated) and Untamed (semi-solid) Cover Story - Lion Brand I purchased my two cakes at Joann Thank you to Sue and Chelsea from Legacy Fiber Artz for the inspiration! Vanilla socks in One Twisted Tree (retired) - Megan Williams OMG Heel I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits Seismic Yarns Mini Set La Bien Aimee in Aimee's Sweater Road Trips Stitches West and Maryland Sheep and Wool happened in person and looked like both were a great time! Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - this weekend (5/12-15) June 9-12 NYC - August 4-7 (in person) Stitches at Home - this weekend (5/13-15) June 11-12, 18-19 NYS Sheep and Wool (Rhinebeck) - October 15-16 Trip Planner Planning for Stash Dash with The Knit Girllls (5/27 - August) Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party (starting 5/30 through 7/31)   Backseat Drivers The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making - ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
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Happy 10-Year Podiversary to Me!!
2022/03/01
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites. You've Arrived at Your Destination Musselburgh for Carlos - Knit Picks Felici - Psychedelic Sunset My project page here on my website Like Candy by Stephanie Lotven - Telly Bean Knits Knit Style Yarns - Haunted Mansion Mini Skein Set My project page Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) My project page Comfort Fade Cardi - Treehouse Knits DK - Coco Collection Carnation Offrenda Land of the Living Remember Me My project page Basic Children's Poncho by Shaina Bilow - note, in the episode I mentioned that this was a Ravelry download and I was not sure whether Shaina had this available elsewhere. I am happy to report that the pattern IS available as a free download directly from Shaina's website. This is NOT a Ravelry link. Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope Project page Drive Semantics - new cast on! Explorer Knits - The Wild Within (variegated) and Untamed (semi-solid) I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits Seismic Yarns Mini Set La Bien Aimee in Aimee's Sweater Road Trips For those heading to Stitches West - have a wonderful and safe time! Your Mileage May Vary Overcoming hurdles and roadblocks in our making, and how to find motivation when projects get stuck I wrap up this episode with thoughts around how to balance the heaviness of world events with taking action and taking care of oneself. Backseat Drivers The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making - ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
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This Cup of Tea Better Kick In
2021/12/30
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Musselburgh times TWO! Like Candy by Stephanie Lotven - Telly Bean Knits Knit Circus - We Scare Because We Care Shirley Brian Yarn - Don't Procrastinate, Delegate to Your Future Self One Twisted Tree - The Only Water in the Forest Tucker Woods - Wineberry (CT Sheep & Wool 2011) Drive Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11 Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography Musselburgh - Knit Picks Felici Psychedelic Rainbow Comfort Fade Cardi - Treehouse Knits DK - Coco Collection Carnation Offrenda Land of the Living Remember Me Annie Bucket Hat by Two of Wands Alexandra Tavel Rearview Mirror I take a look back at my completed projects from 2021 Trip Planner I look ahead to my knitting plans and (loose!) goals for 2022 I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits. The KAL starts on 1/2/2022 Backseat Drivers The twins say "Happy New Year!", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making - ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
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For Old Time's Sake
2021/10/15
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Fibernymph Dyeworks - The Elves Were in the Eggnog (from last year's Pigskin Party) Tina Tse – Wavelength La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle Drive Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11 Hocus Pocus Socks by Legacy Fiber Artz Fancy Schmancy Pumpkins DK Socks from Woolens and Nosh Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography Road Trips Wool and Folk Indie Untangled Cakepalooza NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021 Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - registration is open for the November event November 11-14 December 9-12 I recap my classes and the lectures/events I attended for the October Virtual Knitting Live Two Colour Fisherman's Rib with Mina Phillip Beginning Brioche with Faina Goberstein Stitches At Home - November 6-7; 13-14 Backseat Drivers The twins say "hello", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
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Where Did August Go?
2021/09/11
Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. You've Arrived at Your Destination Project 465 - Vanilla Sock – Patons Kroy – Fern Rose Jaquards - finished 2nd sock on 8/11/2021 My sock drawer reel Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague - Gauge Dye Works Solar System A little girl stole her mother's freshly knitted striped hat Vanilla Sock - One Week Sock Challenge - Julie Ann Knitter and Earthtones Girl Denise. Geektastic Fibers - Trapper Keepers and Pencil Boxes A new pair of stripey socks Drive Another Musselburgh in Voolenvine Blitzed in Lady Hulk (discontinued) Fibernymph Dyeworks - The Elves Were in the Eggnog (from last year's Pigskin Party) Halloween Socks - Simply Socks Yarn Co. Poste Yarn Striping - Elm Street (from October 2014!!) Tina Tse – Wavelength La Bien Aimée – Merino DK – Autumn à Rhinebeck Neighborhood Fiber Co. – Studio DK – Observatory Circle Ann Weaver - Oranje (Knitty.com) Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter in Tea Tray (grey) and and Cherry Tarts Road Trips Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - taking a break in August and will resume September 9-12 Stitches At Home - September 11-12; 18-19 Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party 2021 - Kicked off 9/9 - Virtual Events the weekend of 9/10-11 NYS Sheep & Wool - October 16-17, 2021 Cider Donut Map of New England Your Mileage May Vary/Trip Planner I mention projects I am planning for the Pigskin Party: Recalibrate by Shana Cohen (Shana Lines Designs) V-Back Tee DK by Knitosophy La Bien Aimée - Aimée's Sweater Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope Madelinetosh DK - GG Loves Orange LolaBean Yarn Co. - Rumplestiltskin Hay Hideaway, Magic Yarnstalk, Calming, Tangled Tower The Yarn and Us - Plum Jam Yarn for V-Back Tee Hocus Pocus Socks by Legacy Fiber Artz DK Socks from Woolens and Nosh Comfort Fade Cardigan by Andrea Mowry Stephen West Mystery Knitalong MKAL - Shawlography I discuss finding the "right" project for any situation Backseat Drivers The twins share their current projects with a bit of podcasting before bed The girls say "hi!" Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com
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4.8 out of 5
87 reviews
Kay la 2021/02/26
Fabulous
Fantastic and fun listen. Your little girls talking at the end had me chuckling. Adorable! “Rock Creek Park”. Looking forward to the next episode.
Korzunla 2021/02/26
Welcome back!
I’m so glad to hear your latest podcast! Can’t believe how much time has passed, but it’s nice to hear your voice again. I used to listen while I wa...
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DM lemont 2018/01/10
tied for first
hello i have only listened to a few of your past podcasts and i am hooked your already tied for first on my fav list just keed on keeping on please. n...
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Rlmathews 2016/02/02
Love this podcast!
This podcast keeps me great company during long days of slogging through traffic and data entry! Great lady with awesome content
Kino Knits 2016/01/05
My First Knitting Podcast
This is the first knitting podcast I listened to - and I found it to be so excellent that I fell into a rabbit hole of listening to knitting podcasts ...
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Craftyziti 2015/09/27
100 episodes of greatness!
I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to Jen as she makes her way home each day. A fun mixture of yarn talk and life gossip, Jen's podcast is honest and...
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Mfleshman 2015/02/08
Very lovely podcast and person!
I can’t believe I haven’t left a review for this one yet! I listen regularly and enjoy hearing about Jen’s knitting and some about her life as well. S...
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Karen Budnick 2015/01/04
Thanks for Another Great Year
Jen always puts out a quality, interesting and entertaining podcast. She stays on the subject while she's driving home from a long work day and never ...
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Emily Straw 2014/11/27
Love Driving Along With You
Jen is fun, nerdy, and an excellent knitter, and one of my favorite podcasters. I love driving along with her, she always has something interesting to...
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DeeSadie 2014/08/14
Funny and entertaining
This is one of the first knitting podcasts I've listened to and from here have discovered other great podcasts but I keep coming back to this one beca...
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