Episode 13: Yknitalong (39:26)

You are not alone! Knitalongs (or KALs) have likely existed from the first moment two stitchers got together to kvetch and work on the same projects. Author Larissa Brown discusses her book Knitalong which provides an introductory course in online KALS, a history of knitterly communal behavior and some groovy patterns to sharpen your knitalong skills.

The following people and topics were mentioned:

• Larissa's art
• Yarnissima's Firestarter Sockalong
• Olympic Sox 2008 KAL
• Mrs. Dalloway's bookstore in Elmwood (Berkeley, CA)
• Melanie Falick (STC publishing)
• Martin Brown, Knitalong co-author, journalist and Larissa's husband
• Michael Crouser photography
• Wenlan Chia, author of Twinkle's Weekend Knits
• Heather/The A.D.D. Knitter
• Chawne/Cauchy09
• whip up - handcraft in a hectic world
• Knit a River
• Peace Knits
• Adrian Bizilia, Hello Yarn
• Sarah Gilbert
• Stumptown Coffee
• Abundant Yarn & Dyeworks
• (not mentioned on the podcast, but an oft-requested item pictured in the book) PezDiva's knitted strawberry pattern

KAL CONTEST
We've got a signed copy of Knitalong and a signed tote bag (for your KAL projects) for one lucky winner. To enter, please leave a comment about your most enjoyable KAL experience. Tell us on Yknit.com or on Ravelry under the Yknit group discussion. One winner will be randomly selected from all the entries. DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2008.

CALLING ALL GUY KNITTERS!
The Men's Fall Knitting Retreat will be held November 7-9, 2008 at the Point Bonita YMCA Center, just north of San Francisco, CA. More details can be found on Ravelry or on MenWhoKnit.com. Please tell all the crafty guys in your life to get in touch with us if they'd like to participate. And if you know any businesses who'd like to donate yarn, patterns, tools or fiber, put them in touch with us.

Contest Winners
Episode #11, Man Camp: Unique Sheep donated a skein of their Footprints superwash merino sock yarn in a decidedly masculine "Grey Street" colorway. Our randomly selected winner from the entries is cristinabeena on Ravelry. Her prize is already on its way to Scotland.

Congratulations to our winner and thanks to everyone who participated!

We used snippets of the following songs in this episode:

• Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46 by Edvard Grieg performed by Neville Marriner and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields from A Portrait of Sir Neville Mariner (Philliips, 2000)
• Knit One, Purl Two performed by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra Feat. Marion Hutton & The Modernaires from The Glenn Miller Story Vol. 15-16 (AVID Entertainment, 1942)
• Vogue performed by Madonna from The Immaculate Collection (Maverick, 1990)
• I Could Write a Book performed by Dinah Washington from For Those in Love (Emarcy, 1955)
• Love is all Around performed by Sonny Curtis from Sonny Curtis (Aspirion Records, 2007)
• Love is all Around performed by Hüsker Dü from Eight Miles High (SST, 1990)
• Together performed by Joe Williams and Harry "Sweets" Edison from Together (Roulette, 1961)
• The Coffee Song performed by Frank Sinatra from Ring-a-Ding-Ding (Reprise, 1961)
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas performed by Boris Karloff from Dr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Christmas/Horton Hears a Who (Warner Home Video, 1966)
• Git Along Little Doggie performed by Old Town School Of Folk Music (with digital drop ins by Larissa Brown) from Songbook, Vol.2 & 3 (Old Town School Recordings, 2007)

Always, a HUGE thank you to everyone who downloads and listens to Y KNIT.

Yknitalong? It's better to do it in a throng!