It is a new year, and the Savvy Girls have hit the ground running. Deborah buys a llama (almost), and spins up a storm, while Melanie attempts to knit a piggy sweater for her favourite guinea pig, Big Red. Have the girls managed to keep up their new year resolutions? …
It’s a New Year’s party, and everyone’s here! The next podcast is already filling up, with proper interviews, literature, and knitting talk… but is it vacation time, so this one is just a lot of fun! This week, Melanie is podcasting from Alberta, Canada; and Deborah is in Argentina. It …
After some technical difficulties, the Savvy Girls have returned! Join Melanie as she recounts the tale of her socks. Deborah talks about what she is working on, including: Mud Season short-sleeved sweater by Elizabeth Smith (Ravelry link) Ishbel shawl 198 Yards Of Heaven (Ravelry link) Inspired by Sophie Kinsella’s book …
This week, the girls chat about what they’ve been up to, and take you along with them on the New York City Yarn Crawl (better late than never!). Interviews in this episode: Berta Karapetyan, Author of Runway Knits Jayson Kerr, Melanie’s fellow singer in Babes in Toyland Join us in …
Melanie’s away this week, but Deborah is joined by some very special little guests who sing for you, review 40-year-old knitting magazines, bring back a word, and get into trouble. Deborah gives some tips on planning your holiday gifts, and she talks about her favourite knitting books, including: ColorSense: Creative …
Melanie and Deborah are, alas… apart once again, and they assuage their loneliness by… podcasting! Deborah updates us on the Aran Afghan (from episode 2), and describes the Modern Log Cabin Blanket and the Mud Season Sweater that she’s working on. She also discusses White Buffalo Unspun yarn, and the …
Mel and Deborah celebrate their tenth episode with a visit to Rhinebeck for the NY Sheep & Wool Festival. The knitters (and hippies) come out in force! Mel thinks that everyone is crazy. (Seriously…that auctioneer isn’t using words. Is that what it sounds like when someone speaks in tongues?) Rhinebeck …
Clear your iPods, this is a long one! Today the Savvy Girls go wild – traveling to the ends of the earth (or at least to Uruguay) for interesting knitting tidbits. Melanie buys some companionship (no, it’s not what you think!); and Deborah professes her love for all things Malabrigo. …
Photo courtesy of Bruno Engel Melanie has a grumpy day, moves to NYC, works on her music, and takes some creative jobs in order to pay off the student loans. Deborah finally cooks herself something to eat and visits with her knitting group. Today we interview: – Melanie’s new friend …