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~~~Summer Kal-Cal 2008~~~

Leaving On a Jet Plane!

Hello my crocheters and knitters!

I was hoping to get a new episode out before I left for TNNA but I have been so crazy busy that it just isn't going to happen.

BUT, we all know that I will have TONS to tell you when I get back right?

Wish me lots of luck! I leave tonight and get back on Sunday Night!

xoxoxox
Marly

It is that time of year!

Go to summerkalcal.blogspot.com and take a look at our
new banner and buttons!

Sharon and I will be posting all the details of the Kal-Cal soon!

Stitch Markers for Sale

Those of you who listen to the podcast know that I am trying to raise money to go to the TNNA confrence in Ohio this June. I have also added a tip jar to both my blog and the podcast to have the listeners "tip" me if they like the show.

Well, to make things more fun I thought I would start to make stitch markers and sell those to help with costs as well.

Please, take a look at what I have been up to lately. If you like what you see and want to purchase it email me at marlybuff@aol.com with the number of the marker (located in the title of the picture).

Well, I hope you all will help me out with this ;-)

xoxox
Marly

Episode 36: Crochet Dude

Winners are announced!!!

First, it is funny, I went to several of the listeners blogs and there was nothing about Yarn Thing. Not a button on the side bar, not a post about how outrageously funny I am (lol), not even a link to the podcast! I thought about leave messages saying "You almost won..." but I thought that wasn't nice so if you have a blog and there is no mention of the Yarn Thing podcast, you might want to change that ;-)

Without further adieu:

The Yarn Harlot book goes to Michele.

The Cover Up Book goes to Little Sis Knits

The Stitch Markers go to (Ravelry Names) AmeliaB555, AdventurousEm , and Crochetlocket

Now, if you won please send me an email MARLYBUFF@AOL.COM with your name, address and phone number ;-)

Okay, now on with the show!

Music: (60 second clips)

You Make Me Feel (like dancing) by Leo Sayer
Groove Is In The Heart by Deee-Lite
Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel by Tavares

Cuban Pete by Jim Carrey in The Mask

Links:

You can find Drew at www.thecrochetdude.com

The Crochet Guild of America can be found at www.crochet.com

What is Drew's new book?

Click on the link to PRE-ORDER the book!

Drew's Book with Annie

Episode 35: Crochet and Knit Giveaways...Ha-Haw

Episode 35 is up and waiting for you to have a listen...
but be forewarned...there is a LOT of laughter!

Brianna from the CROCHET SIDE podcast joined me today to help me announce a new project we are doing together.

If you haven't checked them out already...go take a look at the Crochet and Knit Giveaways!

Tell us what you think!

Music (60 second clip)

Cuban Pete by Jim Carry in THE MASK

*Don't forget to tip your waitress!*

P.S. Winners of the Anniversary Prizes will be announced next week!

Episode 34: Crochet Kim

Yep, another episode already.

As promised, here is the wonderful interview with Kim Guzman aka Crochet Kim. She is an incredible crocheter and a fantastic woman!

I really hope you enjoy the show.

Links

Here are the links that Kim and I talked about on the show.

Jennie Gaskin's site is Country Yarns where you can find back orders of Crochet with Heart magazine.

http://www.countryyarns.com

Recommended website when grading patterns:

http://www.yarnstandards.com

Recommended software is Knitware which can be found here:

http://www.greatknitdesigns.com/desc.htm

Recommended books for learning to grade patterns:

Professional Pattern Grading by Jack Hansford
http://www.fashiondex.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=311

The Apparel Design and Production Handbook: A Technical Reference
http://www.fashiondex.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=105&cat=38

The Spec Manual by Michele Bryant
http://www.fairchildbooks.com/book.cms?bookId=77

ETA a little note from Kim!:

Hi there! I just wanted to let you know that the laceweight wrap I mentioned during the interview is available for sale on my website now:

http://www.kimanedesigns.net/products/GardenPartyWrap.html

My "experiment" with laceweight that I mentioned has turned into an almost overnight success and it is already at #4 in Ravelry's most popular recent crochet patterns. :-)

Kim