Jenny and Nicole head to Santa Clara for Stitches West. They muse on the changes at Stitches, talk with Rick Mondragon of Knitter's/XRX, chat with Jonelle Raffino of Southwest Trading Company, and report from the field. Warning: Our levels might be a little crazy as we were still getting used to our field recording device. We apologize in advance.
Episode 5: One Toe in the Water (30:38)
We muse
What's different at this year's market? Far less novelty yarn! Yay! Yay!
Interview with Rick Mondragon
We talk to Rick Mondragon of Knitter's. He talks about his stash, what's hot this year, and how he produces four magazines a year while doing a multitude of other things.
Interlude
We make our first purchase
- Shelridge Farms
- W4 in Autumn Orange
- Forecast
Interview with Jonelle Raffino of Southwest Trading Company
Jonelle gives us the scoop on her unique line of yarns.
- Tofutsies
24 Karat Shell
Interlude
Justifying yarn purchases.
Thanks to Lisa Mannes and Carolyn of the Stitches staff. Many, many thanks to Rick Mondragon and Jonelle Raffino. Thanks to you for listening!
Back next week with more from Stitches . . .
You guys sound like such pros! This is great -- but seriously, what did you buy? Hmmm?
Posted by: alison | February 27, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Rick is a great guy to work with- it's like being in the eye of a tornado. Next year (if he's teaching it), you should take his "Knit to Fit" class.
Posted by: Jasmin | February 27, 2007 at 10:06 AM
What a great show!! I felt like I was right there at Stitches with you. And the interviews were terrific - it's like getting the inside scoop. I can't wait for Part II next week. And hey, how about a big picture of all the yarn purchased??? :)
Posted by: Karen | February 27, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Yay! ... [wait for it] .. Yay!
Posted by: Harold | February 27, 2007 at 12:35 PM
I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your first Stitches podcast! I really think it was your best podcast yet, and I can't wait to hear episode 2 from Stitches.
I'm a new listener, but I've gone through all your episodes and I'm hooked :)
Posted by: Lisa | February 28, 2007 at 08:15 AM
The background sounds on the floor brought back all the sounds of Stitches. Sigh. Like Christmas day, it's over too soon.
Posted by: Christine/cpurl17 | February 28, 2007 at 04:56 PM
I got the yarn on Tuesday night. Thank you so much! I've never won anything before. I just listened to you show over the weekend and I wish I was there with you guys. I guess I'll just wait for Stitches Midwest this August.
Posted by: Kelly | March 01, 2007 at 06:14 AM
Oh wow! Thank you SO much for this awesome episode- there is nothing remotely like this where I live (Germany) so it was great to visit "in podcast" if not in person. And thank you for the link for the log cabin blanket- that might indeed be a very very good idea for all that sock yarn. (My mother suggested handing it over to my hens for nesting material- I don't think so!)
Posted by: Nadine | March 01, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Just discovered you guys, and it's definitely love. Rock on!
Posted by: Beth S. | March 01, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Just wanted to let you know that you guys are the first podcast I have ever listened to and I loved it! My first episode was #4 last week and I proceeded to listen to all the back episodes, too. I love your voices and the both of you are so entertaining. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Oiyi | March 01, 2007 at 12:33 PM
very cool! i loved the way you organized the program - mixing interviews, interludes, etc. yay!
Posted by: michele | March 01, 2007 at 03:29 PM
I know the perfect solution that works the best for destashing!!! If you interested - I'll answer!
Posted by: the_crocheter | March 01, 2007 at 07:32 PM
Great podcast! I just discovered you last night & added you to my itunes. I've spent the day spinning and catching up with your episodes. Of course spinning only serves to increase my yarn stash. . .
I'm looking forward to hearing more about your trip to Stitches.
Posted by: Kirsten | March 02, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Love the show! I wasn't able to go to SW, but it's nice to be able to ride along with you guys by proxy.
Posted by: Nadia Lewis | March 02, 2007 at 11:52 PM
*sigh* now I'm so jealous... as Nadine wrote, there's nothing comparable here in Germany... Nadine, btw. if you want to get rid of the sock yarn, just send it up here :)
I wished I could have gone with you (major struggling with words here ;) ) just to buy some of all these great patterns and o.k. some of the yarn that will never be available here in my neck of the woods...
o.k. should go back to the couch, pout and knit to destash :)
Another "destashing-tip" :)
Get one of these dry-felting needles and felt some yarn to fabric and make something cool like a handback...
Works well for roving too :)
http://hobbyschneiderin.net/portal/galerie/data/505/Blumenmantel.jpg
nope, that is not me...
Posted by: tini | March 02, 2007 at 11:57 PM
OMG, I JUST ordered the Vicki Howell new yarns, all 3 to be exact and I am soooo pumped to get it from WEBS. Also, I am VERY new to Podcasts and found yours and I LOVE it. I am soooo needing to stash bust, but yeah, like THAT ain't happening. LOL
Posted by: DebbieKnitter | March 04, 2007 at 09:55 PM
Great job, again, ladies!
I just cast on for my first forecast- using Plymouth Tweed for mine. It is a fun pattern and I am moving right along. Can't wait to see yours!
Love the interview- I gotta check out that tofutsies stuff now.
Posted by: frecklegirl jess | March 04, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Have just found your podcast (via Crochet Cast!) and think your style of presenting is very professional and a joy to listen to! Keep up the good work :)
Posted by: Ali | March 05, 2007 at 07:50 AM
GREAT podcast! I just found you this weekend and am loving the West Coast perspective :)
Posted by: Jill | March 05, 2007 at 10:33 AM
Love the podcast. I'm eager to hear part deux of the Stitches visit. Thank you!!
Posted by: Michelle | March 06, 2007 at 07:12 PM
Loved this podcast esp. the the interview with Rick! I had no idea he was so funny :)
Posted by: Kent | March 10, 2007 at 09:53 AM
Hello! I'm catching up on your podcast, and I must say that I loved this one. The interviews were terrific! But I have a silly question that is going to prove how "not in the know" I really am. What were the Sally books you and Rick were referring to? See, I told you I was totally outing myself here. :)
Posted by: Lynnell | March 19, 2007 at 01:55 PM
Hi Ladies!
I'm behind in my podcasts, but am loving yours! And you play abba and Erasure. Yay! I'm an SF native, in Buffalo, and your show makes me homesick! Great work!
Posted by: Mags | March 27, 2007 at 03:13 PM
Greetings from one podcaster to two others! Just found out about your podcast the other week and am now catching up on all your back episodes, absolutely loving it! Keep up the fantastic work.
Posted by: Carrie Anne | April 03, 2007 at 12:54 PM