Episodes

Dec 10

Zabava Shorties disasters. The signs were there. Sometimes, you need to break up with a sock pattern. “It’s not you , it’s me. I don’t like you anymore.” Meanwhile, the Peppermint Pocket Skirt delivers enormous pockets perfect for sock projects, and Ruth Collins’ Top Down Centre Out method might revolutionize trouser fitting. The Bradford Road wrap progresses through garter rectangles. Big Love Cardigan waits for cooler weather. But sewing succeeded where knitting failed—the Peppermint Pocket Skirt (free collaboration between Peppermint Magazine and Paper Theory ) paired beautifully with the Block Tee , with right angle sewing tutorial making construction straightforward. The revelation: Ruth Collins’ Top Down Centre Out trouser fitting method. Begin with fitted waistband, construct single-leg toile, achieve proper fit without body-shaming adjustments. Demonstrated through Stacey Taylor’s free YouTube series at The Crooked Hem. Beyond practical successes and failures: Robert Pirsig’s concept of Quality from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance . Through memories of 4-H sewing club and Claire Schaeffer’s couture techniques, we consider how sustained attention gets woven into handmade items’ structure. What happens when we show up fully present—whether adjusting carburetors or setting sleeves. Music: Jim Fidler , Merrigan’s Reel; The Wilder Road , The Light the Heat; The National Parks , Who Knows 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

Jul 5

It's been a week of finishes and new beginnings. Off the needles, I've completed a Malabrigo hat and love the color pooling. You don’t hear me say that very often. I've finally finished my Amande socks —though I must say I rather hated working both the nupps and wrapped stitches techniques. Sometimes you have to try things to understand what you decidedly do not enjoy. My new obsession is Big Love by ANKESTRIK , a top-down cardigan with fascinating construction that I'm knitting in gorgeous Gilliat yarn . The pattern begins with a provisional cast-on at the shawl collar, and I minimised the inevitable ribbing alignment issues by using a Turkish cast-on and knitting across the first row rather than working the ribbing pattern. For the shoulders, I chose Chinese Waitress cast-on , which creates a lovely firm yet stretchy edge perfect for shoulder seams. The Ravelry community provided essential modifications— working the fronts two inches longer than the back prevents the sleeves from rotating forward due to the unusual construction. Many knitters went up a size or two for the sleeves, so I did my own spot-checking for sleeve pickup. Remember: Your measurement x gauge (stitches per inch) = Number of stitches you need for your desired size. This sweater connects to larger work I'm doing on a capsule collection based on my Changing Clothes manifesto. I've been thinking more intentionally about getting dressed—not for others' gazes but for my own comfort in what I call "Secret Pyjamas." The goal is creating sustainable, perfectly fitting garments made by hand, including finally tackling my Everest of well-fitted trousers. Behind the scenes, I've moved podcast hosting to Substack after twenty years with Libsyn. Yes indeed, I’ve been podcasting since 2005. Where has the time gone? Music: " Who Knows " by The National Parks If you’d like to help support the podcast, you can do so via Ko-fi or Patreon , or by spreading the word to a fellow knitter. 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

May 17

Finishing socks, saving the yarn, new projects from old, planning the perfect colourwork sweater, plus a bit of theoretical physics to prove what knitters already know: knitting is magic. Links and references: * Admiral Hanf yarn by Schoppel Wolle * Lang Jawoll sock yarn * Chessmaster, by Christian Mattausch * Amande, by Josephine and the Seeds * Sophie Shawl by PetiteKnit * Bradford Road Wrap, by Kristen Kapur * Fox Paws, by Xandy Peters * Soft Spot sweater by Elina Maaria * ke21’s Soft Spot on Ravelry is one of the good ones * Knitogami: Mechanics of knitted fabric as a curved surface (PNAS, April 2024) * Dynamic Folding Knits: An exploration into self-folding and self-forming textiles, by Victoria Salmon * Characterizing and predicting the self-folding behavior of weft-knit fabrics * Handmade Lampshades, by Natalia Price-Cabrera Music in this episode: * Merrigan’s Reel – Jim Fidler * That Thing That You Do – Cody Fry If you’d like to help support the podcast, you can do so via Ko-fi or Patreon , or by spreading the word to a fellow knitter. 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

May 3

We travel from Iron Age fire-pits to mid-century homemaking manuals, consider the joys of stash organisation, and muse on the performative aspects of home decorating. There’s a deep dive into the ancient tradition of human-centred design through textiles, from spindle whorls to soft furnishings, a detour through the joys of vacuum bags and organza, a nod to Swedish Death Cleaning, and a look inside the Granny Cranny. Books & Patterns * Bojagi: Design and Techniques in Korean Textile Art by Sara CookA richly illustrated exploration of Korean wrapping cloths (bojagi), covering both traditional and contemporary piecing techniques used to create these beautifully translucent textiles. * Knitting Fabric Rugs by Karen TiedeA practical guide to turning old clothing and fabric into sturdy, beautiful knitted rugs. * Döstädning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta MagnussonA wise and witty guide to decluttering, legacy, and letting go. * Sophie Shawl by PetitKnitA minimalist garter stitch wrap that’s elegant, meditative, and endlessly wearable. * Bradford Road Wrap by Louise TilbrookA cozy rectangular colour block shawl. * Homerun Hat by Jonathon SuttonA clever design knit from the reclaimed yarn of a single baseball. Check out Suzygirl’s Homerun Hat Huge thanks to her for allowing me to use her images. Elsewhere * Flash your stash in the comments, or tag me on BlueSky * Granny Cranny Thread on Reddit 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

Apr 5

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

Nov 28, 2024

In which an American Thanksgiving is celebrated in the UK, albeit a day late and a pumpkin pie short. One of the first pieces of writing I recorded for Cast On in 2005, this has become one of my most popular podcasts. This particular version was rerecorded in 2011 for A Knitter’s Manifesto , and features sound design by artist, Felicity Ford . 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

Oct 27, 2024

It’s autumn. Time for finishing projects, knitting socks and celebrating the impending winter by taking the sweaters out of storage. This one is all knitting, and I make no apologies. I'm channelling my grief in the time-honoured tradition: by knitting all the things. I am filling the sock drawer starting with a riff on Winter's Gift , by Amy Snell, using Autumn Leaves and Tarmac colours and a traditional Scandinavian motif. Followed by Follow the Fleet , by Don Yarmon; and Priory Socks , by Louise Tilbrook. Riff Sock s, by Lise Brackbill and Toe-up Socks with Fleegle Heel , by Nitro Knitters, are waiting in the wings. Yes, that's a lot of socks on the go, but they're all necessary. It's time to add twin stitch and triple stitch to your bag of knitting tricks. (The method is also known as Shadow Wrap Short rows.) Here's how you make twin stitches on the knit side and on the purl side . There is still time this year to knit your own Clapotis '24 and participate in the massive ClapotisFest Contest (which I somehow forgot to mention while recording). I'm knitting my latest in handspun Shetland yarn made from Fellview Fibres gradient rolags . My Kiba Waistcoat is on the back burner while I hunt for another skein of the discontinued yarn or choose an alternative in which to work the side panels. Do check out the project gallery . I wasn't kidding when I said this garment looks great on everybody. Lastly, my new main project is Ghost in the Orchard by Thea Colman. I used Tillybuddy cast on for this one, and I'll have much to say about that in the next podcast. Once it became my main project, I worked this vest to the underarms in about a week. The yarn is Donegal Tweed, which was many other things before it became this vest. Music in this podcast: Jim Fidler , Merrigan’s Reel Layup, Who You Share it With 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

Aug 18, 2024

Off the needles and on; Tour de Fleece wrap up; notes from the production line; a new bag; a new spindle; good materials; and Bennet’s Boiled Potatoes. Compared to some, mine was a paltry Tour de fleece output, still... I made time for fibre, and it did kickstart my spinning, which had been dormant since the move. I talked about Fellview Fibre rolags and my new spalted Beech drop spindle from Raven's Flight UK (the shop is empty at present, but the seller is worth a follow); rolags and batts from Etsy seller ReaderArts (currently on holiday); a half a bobbin's worth of Llanwenog; Cheers! You'll find Scintillation and Christmas Lights on Ravelry. Noodlehead bags are awesome. I'm using the Making Backpack pattern, but they're all good, according to my sister, Pam. And Pam knows. When I'm done with the backpack, I get to paint my kitchen in Farrow and Ball Dorset Cream . I'm looking forward to it. Get your own Bennet Family Excellent Boiled Potatoes Tote Music in this podcast by: Jim Fidler , Merrigan's Reel Sofia, Good Times 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

Jul 21, 2024

Knitting the slowest sock in the history of sock knitting. Tour de Fleece. The merits of taking small steps vaguely in the direction a goal. I’m thinking about style again, and looking for systems. David Kibbe’s Metamorphosis: Discover Your Image Identity and Dazzle as Only You Can is one of the worst titles ever. And, yes, the price of this book is insane . Fortunately, there’s not long to wait until his book comes out. The publication date is 7 January 2025. If you can’t wait to start your style journey, you can download a scanned copy of Metamorphasis here . Obstinate, headstrong girls can get their Tees from The Spark Company Music in this podcast: Merrigan’s Reel, Jim Fidler Right Where I Belong , Atlantic Runway 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

Jun 23, 2024

House projects have broken me; the summer of socks continues; the red that bled; Tour de Fleece; and a return to Clifford Byway. My new obsession for shorties led me to Zabava Socks . They fit very well, and work up quickly. The pattern is easy to follow and the results are moreish. The Tour de Fleece Facebook Group is here . The Holy Texts of Tour de Fleece : Fleece and Fibre Sourcebook , by Deb Robson, and The Spinner's Book of Yarn Designs , by Sarah Anderson Vacillate is officially in the queue! You owe it to yourself to check out Wild and Wooly's mailing list. Music in this podcast: Jim Fidler , Merrigan's Reel Voyageur, My Only Love Jamie Drake, Beginnings 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

May 26, 2024

The weather. Men in shorts. The run down. Ta Da moments. And the moments just before a plan comes together. The Red Edge is complete! The chart for Red Edge was designed by Anna-Lisa Mannheimer Lunndown , and is from the book Poems of Colour , by Wendy Keele. I used the top down set-in sleeve method pioneered by Elizabeth Doherty . I talked about this method at length in 153 I, Curator . My Summer(s) of Socks 2022 : Ipomoea , Lunaria and the gradient-dyed pair of Syncopation socks that set Jeny Staiman on a path towards Polar Arc . 2023: Weekend Shorties , and Pan . 2024 Plans : Weekend Shorties redux, Footprint , Zabava , plus August Argyle's , once I have learned intarsia in the round. I have tons of sock leftovers (courtesy of my KBFF) and I'm having a blast playing with all the colours. Read more about Gradual Stiffening, pattern 207 in A Pattern Language, by Chris Alexander, here . Music in this podcast: Merrigan's Reel, by Jim Fidler; and I'm Back! by Royal Deluxe. 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

Feb 10, 2024

In this episode: The party dress; picking up threads; a project round up; and the big idea, spoken aloud. The High School Art Teacher Dress by Vogue [(V1410)]( https://simplicity.com/vogue-patterns/v1410 ) I can highly recommend the following books by David Page Coffin: [Making Trousers for Men and Women]( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Trousers-Men-Women-Multimedia/dp/1589234499/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FUKFXA8S92IP&keywords=making+trousers+for+me+and+women&qid=1707313032&sprefix=making+trousers+for+me+and%2Caps%2C1168&sr=8-1 ) [Shirt Making: Developing skills for fine sewing]( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shirtmaking-Developing-Skills-Fine-Sewing/dp/1561580155/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2RNHMZFPAOVDC&keywords=david+page+coffin&qid=1707315304&sprefix=david+page+coffin%2Caps%2C278&sr=8-2 ) Project Round Up [Elm]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elm-3 ) socks [Esther]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/esther-18 ) [Mirabelle Slippers]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mirabelle-slippers ) Music in this episode: Jim Fidler, Merrigan's Reel [Bobby Saint]( https://www.musicbed.com/artists/bobby-saint/43928 ), Feelin' Good 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

Dec 16, 2023

In this episode: Stash enhancement; hat boxes of joy; the rug of sorrow; knitting memory lane, letting it go. Repeat after me: It is okay to rest. Thank you, past Brenda, for setting up [Esther]( https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Brenda/esther-2 ) (by Camilla Vad) and [Boreal]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boreal-2 ) (by Kate Davies). Leftovers from Esther will become [Winter's Fern]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winters-fern ) hats. My [Elm]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elm-3 ) socks, , by Cookie A, in Admiral Hanf. The Red Edge is for Season 3 of [Lupin]( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2531336/ ), which I am hoping to watch next week, by the fire, with a cat on my lap. Busting out hats using the [Two by Two]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/two-by-two-2 ) pattern. Meet [onion]( https://www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk/shop/yarn/nettle-sock-yarn/ ), a truly sustainable sock yarn in oodles of colours. If you like looking at very pretty old dresses, the [John Singer Sargent Exhibition at the Tate Britain]( https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/sargent-and-fashion ) is for you. Read more about Madame X and listen to experts discuss the painting [here( https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/20012492 ). Genius Loci is my new favourite newsletter. [Get it here.]( https://www.digest.andymarshall.co/ ) Music: [Perfect Holiday, by Cassette Deck]( https://www.musicbed.com/songs/perfect-holiday/45838 ) 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

Oct 21, 2023

In this episode: Undone by Cosmo/Cosmo undone; colour blocking that didn’t stitck; a summer romance; a bounty of beautiful sock yarn; packing projects for a journey with no end date; and the view from the Stone Cottage! The sweater that was [Cosmo]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cosmo-cardigan ) is no longer pining for the fjords. We are both happier for it. The colour blocking that I thought might be the answer to knitting a longer Schneke did not work for me. Might have been the yarn. I’m still swooning over the spiral lace pattern. Full marks for [Schneke]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/schnecke-3 ). If you need a yarn just like the discontinued yarn you're running out of, [Yarnsub]( https://yarnsub.com/ ) is your friend. My affaire de couer with shortie socks includes: [Pan]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pan-8 ) (which looks better on the foot than off). [Weekend Shorty Socks]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weekend-shorty-socks ). I had a blast choosing the colours of these and took many, many, many pics. Next in the queue, [Zabava]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zabava-2 ), on sale through 31 October. I also plan to try out some new heel constructions this winter, starting with [Biarritz]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-biarritz-socks ). It's also on sale through 31 October. It's finally sweater season! Up first, the sweater of my long time dreams, [Esther]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/esther-18 ), soon to be followed by [Boreal]( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boreal-2 ). If I can complete these two AND finish the Red Edge, it'll be a very good winter. Music in this podcast: Merrigan's Reel, [Jim Fidler]( http://www.jimfidler.com/ ) [Boxes]( https://www.musicbed.com/songs/boxes/33111 ), [Ben Rector]( https://www.musicbed.com/artists/ben-rector/69 ) 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

Jul 13, 2023

In this episode: I have more projects on the needles at one time than ever before, and I talk about all of them. Also, we're buying a cottage, and trying very hard to remain detached until the contracts have been signed. The Schneke Shawl spiral has been a little bit addictive. Now that I've reached the back and forth section of the first rectangular end, it's less so. Not feeling the love for 24 Days Socks knit from the toe up. Time to call time out. The August Argyle Socks are still just yarn and an idea at this point. It occurs to me that perhaps a swatch in the round of simpler intarsia shapes, like a square on one side, and a triangle on the other, might be a good practice piece. Against All Odds is off the needles, and the fit is much more relaxed than anticipated. I don't hate it, it's just something to be aware of when you knit with linen. The Cosmo Cardigan goaded me into nearly completing the yoke in about a week. I'm slowing down now, and saving this project for when I need a break from all the lace and fingering weight yarn. [The Red Edge]( https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Brenda/the-red-edge-cardigan-poc ) details make all the difference. I just love this project. Never gonna give it up. Never gonna let it down. Knit to this: Tonia and I have been amusing ourselves with these fine podcasts, hosted by Danny Robins, from BBC sounds: The Uncanny Podcast is great fun. [Start here.]( https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0010wp9 ) The Battersea Poltergeist is also creepy and very weird. But our favourite was The Witch Farm, because it takes place in Wales. Music in this podcast: Jim Fidler, Merrigan’s Reel and [Hanna Trigwell, Never Gonna Give You Up]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSDOcLfwM-I ) 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

Jun 10, 2023

The Great Airing of the Stash 2023; hibernating projects emerge, blinking, into the light, revisiting Paint Pan, Against all Odds, and the Red Edge, plus a veritable torrent of knitting projects. 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

May 21, 2023

The production line; tiny arms; fussy cutting; the trouble with Esther; another one of those projects; beautifully visible mending; and a chat with Kim Werker, about finding creativity. 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

May 6, 2023

In this episode: The style goddess; I Can Make Shoes; the button makes the knitwear (I have always said this); a return to form; Esther; and The Talisman. 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

Mar 17, 2023

In this episode: Bias binding; finished objects; crafting chaos; plum blossoms; works in progress; and palette decisions. Lilly's retro-vibe pinnies are finished! Several knitsibs have expressed an interest in an adult-sized version. I'm still looking, but if you know of something similar, drop a comment at the website , please. The pattern is Bias Trimmed Apron from Little Things to Sew , by Oliver & S, in lightweight linen fabric with bias binding in designer fabrics purchased from this UK eBay seller. The Sock is not at a very interesting place, but there has been a bit of a progress in this WIP. The yarn I'm using is Coop Knits, Socks, Yeah! in the colour Labrodorite. Lastly, Gene Marsha l l is a rabbit hole. You have been warned. 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

Mar 11, 2023

Flat socks, knit purl patterns, iteration, procrastination, and Kvetching. 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

Mar 3, 2023

Bra sewing. Yes, again. You say bojagi, I say pojagi. The work of a lifetime. A return of the light. 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

Feb 4, 2023

Falling down, playing in the knitting adjacent zone, beginnings, One Block Wonders, over under over under over under, and a new series! 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

Dec 17, 2022

The art of getting very, very close to knitting, whilst remaining emotionally aloof and at arm’s length; I bought yarn; the latest amazing design from the mind of Jeny Stainman; and someone saved my life tonight. 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

Nov 12, 2022

Science! Tiny sweaters. Little stockings. Charming wee hats. Stars. Rockin rolags. Colours! Floors that go squelch. Wait, that isn’t supposed to happen. FYI: There's nothing wrong with your ears. There was a mic incident during the recording, and I could not face do-overs. Pretend we're on the phone, and I'm doing all the talking. 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

Oct 29, 2022

Cosy-testing, for science; taking bivalents for the team; and rail journeys from the not-too-distant past. 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

Oct 15, 2022

Welcoming the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness by putting things in jars for later, admiring dramatic skies, planting for the future, knitting waistcoats and new hats, and the Discipline of Do Easy. 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

Sep 3, 2022

In this episode, summer rain, and the last of the summer socks; the return of things from our life; baking chocolate cookies; and more glorious stranded colourwork from Knitsonik and Friends, (aka my friend, Felix.) 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

Jul 30, 2022

Needles afire with summer socks; baking at midnight, running the numbers for Against All Odds; and standing atop of pile of new-made things. 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

Jul 16, 2022

A sock heel for gradient dyed yarn; re-making a home; memories of dump runs past; buttons, and the Celestial Emporium of Benevolent Knowledge. 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

Jul 2, 2022

The knitting equivalent of eating dessert first; the knitting pivot; emergency socks; and the return of la mer. 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

Jun 18, 2022

In this episode, the Against All Odds sweater gets a pop of colour to break up the unremitting boredom of knitting stockinette in grey yarn. It only lasted for four rounds, but was glorious. The folly of working with charcoal yarn at dusk is discussed, along with its antidote, the Syncopation sock pattern. Also, Delia Smith and touch typing. And Dracula. 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

May 21, 2022

The first and best news, Tonia is home. Teaching herself to mend in order to stave off boredom, and providing a lap for grateful pets who are as relieved that she is home as I am. For the first time ever, I'm using Susie Myer's contiguous top down method for set-in sleeves to knit Against All Odds in Shibui linen yarn. It's easier than the row by row directions make it seem. Plus, some general musings on sweaters. 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

May 6, 2022

Fiddly false starts. Ambushed by linen. The sound of knitting freedom. The answer is in the question. And why is everything I need already packed away in a box? 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

Apr 16, 2022

Simple tools. Sweaters for the Littles. Jeny Staiman’s amazing heel construction. And my spring sweater shortlist. Links to everything I talk about are at brendadayne.co.uk . 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

Apr 2, 2022

The eye of the storm has moved. Possibly. And there are many things about which to celebrate. But not knitting. Worst knitting month ever, at the end of which I learn valuable lessons from Jeny Staimen. And The Tech Bros are already yesterday’s news. 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

Mar 12, 2022

The return of a Skyscrapa. Flowers in pots. Books in stacks. Enormous sleeves. Hand sewing. Time, and what to do while it’s passing. Our house is officially for sale, and it’s time to cast on. 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

Feb 26, 2022

Knitting for little people. I can knit a rainbow, but should I? A honkin' huge ass box o’yarn. More about that amazing heel. Paint Pan Socks, again? Yes. (Shut up.) A foxy little knitting mash up. If it sounds like this one is all about knitting, that’s because it is. I really needed to talk about my knitting. What a relief. 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

Feb 19, 2022

Holiday on the good ship Covid. Rest, and being stingy with it. Painting all the things. Wintering. 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

Dec 11, 2021

A big reveal. Projects, projects, projects. Planning for my trip to The Big Smoke, and the new year. Plus a visit from an old friend. 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

Dec 4, 2021

Continental drift. A rhetorical question. One million ends. Milkshake on the sidewalk. And Sixty Six Coupons. 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

Nov 27, 2021

A baby sweater gone wrong. I mean, they're so small. How do you even have time to screw it up? I don't know, but I managed it this week. Oh, and I fell in love. And had my heart broken. So. A big week for me. 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

Nov 13, 2021

This week, I called time out, and used my time out to remove seven projects from time out and complete them all. Worth it, but kinda not worth it, if you know what I mean. 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

Nov 6, 2021

Today I am all about the milestones; those points on the path that tell you you've finally arrived somewhere. Plus, I share some lessons learned on how to unlock the information contained in those fractional numbers in yarn descriptions. There is some math involved, but it's totally worth it. I deconstruct the Graerup Pullover and make plans to find out why the Red Edge has been in time-out for so many months. 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

Oct 23, 2021

Grateful thanks. Ripping and reknitting and ripping and reknitting. Grime. The black silk. 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

Oct 9, 2021

An unsettling week. Life plans derailed and knitting plans upset. Graerup ripped back. Podcasting from the liminal zone with inspiration from Abu Musa Jabir, Isaac Newton, Kierkegaard, and Chris in the Morning. There is quite a bit about socks. 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

Sep 25, 2021

Smelling wool. Sewing bras. Remembering clothes from the 70’s. Autumn is here. It’s finally here. Come. Join me. I’m the one in the sweater. 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

Sep 17, 2021

Unmade makes are calling; does it really matter if you’re off by a couple of stitches; trousers again, of course; and the start of a new series. Huge thanks this week to guest reader, professional storyteller, and longtime friend of Cast On, Sage Tyrtle. 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

Sep 11, 2021

In this episode: sock of the damned; pattern blocks; ass poodles; effluvia; and chintz. Plus, mood music and some very sad tales. Hey, I don’t need to swallow in order to podcast. 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

Aug 14, 2021

Socks, socks, socks; the Red Edge all my makes since last September a last word on bricolage; climate change; social justice; another Venn; plus working your ass off on the things that matter most, like knitting a sweater. Or saving the world. 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

Aug 6, 2021

In this episode, colour gives my capsule wardrobe design process a much needed shot in the arm. This one is all about lush, gorgeous, juicy, delicious colour that makes you want to bite it. And I feel another design brief coming on. 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

Jul 31, 2021

Passing a kidney stone: the Attenborough version; sewing patterns and their history; resting comfortably; and a linen shirt. If I ever meet Geoffery Rush in person, you can be sure I'll ask him how long it took him to learn to draft a suit jacket for the title scene in The Tailor of Panama. 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

Jun 18, 2021

A week where nothing much happens, and a new ironing board cover is cause for celebration. The beach figures prominently. And a suitcase. And bras, again. Trousers are on hold while I pursue the swimsuit of my dreams. Same old same old. Pretty much. A listener let me know this week that the episode permalinks created by my hosting company, Libsyn, link to the old Cast On website, and not to the show notes at my current website ( brendadayne.co.uk ). I'm working with Libsyn to find a solution. Thanks for your patience. 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

Jun 12, 2021

Why do 500 bows from China cost £2.00, but 20 bows from Lancaster cost £4.30? Asking, and answering the hard questions. In this episode: Bows. Bras. Very slow fashion. Glamour is more than a feeling. 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

May 22, 2021

Rats, Riverview, and the Red Edge. Plus, we are all hipsters now. Sorry. 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

May 15, 2021

Pattern making and design, casting on some things, binding off some things, burning some things, and a design brief. With bonus dog snoring, and electronic interference from a phone, placed too close to the mic while recording. Mea culpa. Total rookie mistake. 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

May 8, 2021

Envision the work. Collect the materials. Commit to the plan. Make. That’s how you build a palace. That’s how knit happens. 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

Apr 24, 2021

Winter clothes move to off-season storage, and spring clothing moves in; bricolage informs my deconstruction of The Red Edge; and an interview with My Body Model founder, Erica Schmitz. The weather continues charming. 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

Apr 17, 2021

Top tips for self care, including the one where all pink lipstick is improved by renaming it "Your Crazy Grandma". Yarn, fabric and a crazy-ass costume book arrive by post to save the day. Projects finished, and projects in Time Out that need to think very hard about what they've done. There really is a lot on the needles for someone who has an enormous bolt of toile fabric to cut into. 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

Apr 9, 2021

In this episode, sunshine, blue skies and spring cleaning. Lessons from the YouTubes; where clothes go when they die; and Jeny Staiman’s amazing brain. 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

Mar 20, 2021

On the needles this week, I got nothing. I made a sock toe. I knit a couple of gauge swatches. I’m very much in between projects right now. But, oh! The projects in my head. Who's your dandy? 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

Mar 13, 2021

What is sartorial style, who owns it, and how can I get some? Also, my socks are cursed. And a visit with JC Briar, the designer and programmer behind Stitch-Maps.com . 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

Mar 6, 2021

My capsule Venn is shaping up nicely. The first collection, Informed Simplicity, is characterised by The Maker’s Atalier . Next up, we have David Rose Style (black and white fun!) And third...possibly… Japanese Horror Film meets Spooky Little Girl? Yeah. I'm still working on it. 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

Feb 20, 2021

The title of this episode is said to hail from an 18th century suicide note, although the anecdote is, apparently , apocryphal. That said, when it comes to knitwear closures, I can definitely relate. Fortunately, there are better and more creative ways to minimize knitwear misbehavior, according to this week's guest, Laura Bellows, of JUL Designs. 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

Feb 13, 2021

That thing that you don't see, until you do. 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

Feb 6, 2021

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

Jan 23, 2021

I know there's a pandemic on, but the great biscuit shortage of 2020 felt extremely personal. 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

Jan 16, 2021

Watching democracy almost die makes me cranky. There was a clear choice between donning the pants of crazy, OR hunkering down and making stuff. I chose the latter. 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

Jan 9, 2021

This week I'm looking for more than assembly, order or editing. The novus jacket leaves many questions unanswered. 100 Acts of Sewing are considered, with Sonya Phillip. I think I'm getting the hang of it. 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

Jan 2, 2021

Celebrate endings, for they precede new beginnings. Grieve the loss of the countless instants that you will never taste again; Never to touch or to experience the same moment the same way again. Commemorate the fallen whose hands once held warm, But now bare the touch of Winter's frost.To remember those who will not venture into the New Year with us, And to celebrate the fresh creation of life to soon release first breath to the world. Honor the first day that grants our renewed life, And prepare to discover new love and self-growth. - Rilke 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

Dec 12, 2020

It is said the past is a foreign country, and this week my passport received a number of new stamps. Kirsty Hall pays a visit to the past as well, through her Granny’s Book. And I find the courage to do what needs to be done. It's all about self care. 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

Dec 5, 2020

Kicking off the first episode of Series 14, Mothers of Unvention, with conversations about the process of design, beginning with constructive discontent in identifying a problem, and the deep dive of immersion needed to find a solution. Don't knit like Antonio Banderas. 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

Nov 21, 2020

Finding my way out of the emotional wilderness, with a little help from the Brendas; my Quilt of Dreams and Placemats of Awesome; Naomi Parkhurst makes words into stitches. Remembering A Snow 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

Oct 24, 2020

Today we’re talking about space. Not space, the final frontier. The space we inhabit. The space where we store things. The space we’re allowed. The space in our homes that belongs to just to us. Guest, Lilo Bowman, offers advice for taking control of your creative space, from the purge and sort, to organizing, to making your creative space work reflect you. 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

Oct 10, 2020

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

Sep 25, 2020

The one after five years. 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

Jul 7, 2015

The one about indigo. 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

Apr 2, 2015

The one where you like me. You really like me. 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

Oct 31, 2014

The last one. 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

Jul 11, 2014

The one where I'm hot. 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

Jun 30, 2014

The one on the beach. 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

May 3, 2014

The one with Sarah Anderson. 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

Apr 4, 2014

The one with Tennessee Williams. 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

Mar 7, 2014

The one with JC Briar. 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

Apr 4, 2013

The one with the uke jam. 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

Jan 31, 2013

Visiting your home town as a tourist is bittersweet. 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

Dec 2, 2012

Sounds like San Francicso. 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

Nov 2, 2012

Wool. Nuf said. 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

Sep 14, 2012

Look. Point. 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

Sep 7, 2012

The colourful world of Kristen Nicholas. 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

Aug 9, 2012

The streets of NYC, sounds of Grand Central Station, and interviews with some of the people who make the yarn happen. 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

Aug 3, 2012

Spindles! Drop, supported and those of unusual size; a suitcase full of Estonian wool, projects old and new, and Today’s sweater. Third time really is the charm. 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

Jul 5, 2012

The road doesn't know your name. 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

Apr 27, 2012

It'll be alright on the night. 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

Apr 17, 2012

I drop some balls, and pick up other ones. 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

Mar 30, 2012

simply saying goodbye 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

Mar 14, 2012

The Snatchel Campaign 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

Mar 2, 2012

Daffodils and leeks for all. 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

Mar 2, 2012

Daffodils and leeks for all. 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

Feb 17, 2012

Science doens't know everything. But science knows it doesn't know everything. Otherwise it would stop. 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

Feb 10, 2012

Meus professio pro vestri viaticus. 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

Jan 27, 2012

I am a super trouper. 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

Jan 13, 2012

The salad days of podcasting. 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

Jan 6, 2012

I knit so I don't kill you. 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

Dec 16, 2011

Cast On, on ice. 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

Dec 9, 2011

When the darning shows. 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

Dec 2, 2011

Sometimes it just needs to be about the knitting. 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

Nov 24, 2011

Gratitudes and platitudes. 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

Nov 18, 2011

I want to be Dorli Rainey when I grow up. 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

Nov 11, 2011

I made that. 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

Nov 4, 2011

Gunpowder. Treason. Plot. 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

Aug 10, 2011

For the lovers, who pay no praise or wages, nor heed my craft or art. 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

Jul 9, 2011

Data about data. 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

Feb 15, 2011

The force is strong in this one. 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

Jan 1, 2011

You really can't argue with Socrates. 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

Nov 23, 2010

Not quite Thanksgiving, but we are still thankful. 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

Nov 11, 2010

Trend setting knitwear, or fashion crime. It could go either way, really. 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

Nov 5, 2010

Stoic. That word does not mean what you think it means. 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

Oct 29, 2010

One sock. That is all. Pathetic. 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

Oct 16, 2010

How many projects, exactly, would be too many. 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

May 28, 2010

Another walk in the woods. 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

Jan 8, 2010

A walk in the woods. 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

Dec 31, 2009

Lessons from a 14th century logician. 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

Nov 27, 2009

Tea Trolley Blamed for Death Blaze. 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

Nov 16, 2009

This is how we roll. 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

Oct 31, 2009

What I did last summer. 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

Aug 6, 2009

On doing without. 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

Jul 24, 2009

The high cost of stuff. 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

Jul 3, 2009

RainCast 2009 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

Jun 26, 2009

Mending clothes and community. 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

Jun 12, 2009

The beauty of the familiar. 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

May 29, 2009

New stuff from old. 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

May 15, 2009

On using it up. 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

May 8, 2009

On mending, and making do. 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

Mar 27, 2009

The Magnum Opus 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

Mar 6, 2009

This is your brain on knitting. 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

Feb 21, 2009

The play's the thing. 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

Feb 6, 2009

It's not the thing you fling. 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

Jan 23, 2009

The Alchemical journey begins with code. 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

Dec 31, 2008

Kim Werker discovers it's all one big spiral. 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

Dec 5, 2008

The usual suspects, and a red sweater. 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

Oct 31, 2008

Cast On's Third Anniversary 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

Sep 27, 2008

Crafting it forward, and the spider catcher. 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

Sep 12, 2008

Sweater weather in wet West Wales. 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

Aug 29, 2008

Intarsia curious? I can help. 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

Aug 15, 2008

Tales of ridiculously simple knitting. 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

Jun 26, 2008

For Jean 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

Jun 8, 2008

The sights, sounds and smells of SeaSocks '08, and Today's Sweater. 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

Apr 28, 2008

The title of the podcast gets passing mention, and bears no relation to anything actually in it. 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

Mar 29, 2008

It's a hat thing. 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

Feb 29, 2008

Apologies, follwed by lust, loss and redemption. 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

Jan 26, 2008

One row scarves, mended clogs, little ripples and sleeping dogs. 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

Dec 31, 2007

Say it with skulls. 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

Nov 30, 2007

Italy, Italy, Italy. 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

Oct 5, 2007

"Oh Stewardess..." 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

Sep 22, 2007

I have always depended upon the kindness of strangers. 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

Sep 7, 2007

"The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom." William BLake 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

Aug 31, 2007

How do you knit squares that are less than square, and spirals that are more than spirals? Answers to these, and other enigmatic questions, in this episode. 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

Aug 17, 2007

You want beads? You got beads. And badges too. 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

Jul 28, 2007

I lose it, fall down, and b***h a lot, but it all comes round in the end. 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

Jun 29, 2007

The dork factor. 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

Jun 16, 2007

A Chief Scout, a Secret Life, and camping. 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

May 25, 2007

Advice from a Poncho, and Wonderwool Wales. 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

May 11, 2007

Eurovision and knitting for peas. 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

Apr 20, 2007

Secret Lives and the C Word. 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

Mar 23, 2007

It's good to be back! 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

Feb 11, 2007

Slip Slip Knit 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

Jan 19, 2007

A knitting journey begins in South America, with Charles Voth, and ends in Nova Scotia, with Lucy Neatby. 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

Nov 23, 2006

More sock knitting, finished with clogs and still thankful. 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

Nov 23, 2006

Knitting socks, cursing clogs and grateful thanks. 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

Nov 10, 2006

Short, but no less sweet, this week we fall in love. 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

Nov 3, 2006

This week we find a theme, get warped, and continue the wiki conversation. 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

Oct 27, 2006

It's been a year! Dave, Ed, Ethel, Syne, Heather, Sage, Franklin, and Joanne help me celebrate. 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

Sep 22, 2006

We keep our Sense of Place, and Free Knitting Culture 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

Sep 15, 2006

Norwegian sweaters, a millwright, and Action Man Orange. 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

Sep 8, 2006

No, seriously. It's the pits. 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

Sep 1, 2006

It's the pits. 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

Aug 25, 2006

Winners and grannies and how to mash knitting. 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

Aug 11, 2006

Some weeping, some cheap tools, some fabulous kniting tips. Business as usual. 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

Aug 4, 2006

Gathering Wool in Wales 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

Jul 28, 2006

In Search of the Perfect Sock Pattern 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

Jul 21, 2006

In which we examine our knitting roots. 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

Jul 8, 2006

In which we begin by not really beginning. 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

Jun 10, 2006

This week Thalia, the Muse of Comedy, makes us knit silly things. 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

Jun 2, 2006

Polyhymnia, the Muse of Sacred Song, helps us see the sacred inside the ordinary. 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

May 26, 2006

Erato, Muse of Love Poetry, inspires us to knit for people we love. 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

May 19, 2006

Knit harmoniously with Euterpe, the Muse of Music, by your side. 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

May 12, 2006

Celebrate your knitting legacy with Clio, the Muse of History. 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

May 6, 2006

This week Urania, Muse of Astronomy, teaches us how to stop doing what isn't working. 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

Apr 28, 2006

This week Terpsichore, Muse of the Dance, teaches us how to knit like nobody's watching. 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

Apr 21, 2006

Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, knows that uncertainty and despair often bring with them lessons of patience, compassion, and strength. 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

Apr 15, 2006

Calliope, firstborn of the Muses, uses Epic Poetry to preserve the great stories of the ages. She invites you to begin an epic knitting project. 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

Apr 8, 2006

Creativity begins with Mnemosyne, Goddess of Memory. 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

Mar 31, 2006

Should have been a Muse here, but Ruby happened. 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

Mar 24, 2006

Raconteur. Now there's a word we don't see enough of. This week's guest host is Chicago writer, artist and raconteur, Franklin Habit. 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

Mar 17, 2006

I don't crochet, but Sage, from Quirky Nomads is an expert at it. Lucky for us then that Sage is this week's guest host. 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

Mar 10, 2006

The one with Dave from Chub Creek. 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

Mar 4, 2006

The one for the people who think I talk too much about knitting, and feel there should be more monks in the podcast. 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

Feb 24, 2006

This week's show is better than a poke in the eye with a pointy stick. 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

Feb 17, 2006

I am easily confused; a fact that becomes evident about 7 seconds into the podcast. 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

Feb 10, 2006

Fifty two minutes and forty seconds of Ritual Humiliation Free Podcasting, and Franklin Habit. 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

Feb 5, 2006

We stitch. We b***h. We stitch AND b***h, together. 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

Jan 27, 2006

The movie episode. I manage to mention, quote, or describe scenes from no less than four films in this episode, none of which contain knitting. 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

Jan 20, 2006

No essay, but some really good post-chili ritual humiliation. 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

Jan 13, 2006

It's the Blue Episode, and Gail Lucas thinks people who don't behave themselves should have to work harder for their knitted gifts. 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

Jan 6, 2006

At least once in every podcast I manage to dig myself a nice hole, and then humiliate myself while I attempt to climb my way out of it. See if you can spot where that happens this time. 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

Jan 1, 2006

It was the perfect family Christmas. If by perfect you mean overcooked turkey, badly behaved relatives and something viral taking up residence in your digestive system. 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

Dec 22, 2005

No, those aren't sleigh bells. That's the sound of ice tinkling, merrily, in my glass of scotch. 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

Dec 9, 2005

Knitting for love. Chicago writer, Franklin Habit, wonders if anyone is truly worthy. 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

Nov 29, 2005

What does it really take to be a knitter? 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

Nov 27, 2005

A Snow 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

Nov 11, 2005

How a podcast is just like a magazine, only different. 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

Oct 31, 2005

A disturbing tale of good yarn gone bad. Not for the faint of heart. 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