I know, I know. I promised that there would be a new episode this Friday or even this weekend at the latest. Well, I've been spending quite a bit of time (read hours upon hours) trying to get this podcast into iTunes. I know you've read that I've succeeded, and that's true, but the video quality in iTunes is horrendous! I'm going to try a few things and...

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That's right! You read it here first. after three days of work, frustration, migraines, and a few curses I have submitted the podcast to iTunes! This is great news for me because I can reach a larger audience on iTunes. This is also great news for you for a few reasons. 1. I now have time to work on my knitting so I will actually have something to...

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I am determined to get my podcast posted to iTunes somehow. I'm so determined that I've spent over 16 hours in two days trying to make it happen. I've also not been knitting because I'm trying to bring my videos to you in the most convenient way possible. I think I have actually figured it out so I should be able to do so in a few days. And...

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Episode 2 from PenguinSoup on Vimeo. Show Notes: WIP(s): Patterm: Large Clarus shawl by Laura Nelkin Yarn: Knit Pick's Stroll Tonal in the Canopy colour way. Needles: Knit Picks interchangeable Nickle plated in 4mm Pattern: So Square Socks by Anne Hanson Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in Alcaulcil Needles: Knit Picks harmony double pointed needles in 2.5mm Finished Object: Blocked my Stripey Socks for my mom Spinning: Haunted Vineyard from...

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Welcome to Penguin Soup's very first video podcast! That's right, I finally sat down and recorded and after about five takes, I have a podcast to share with you. It's so very exciting. Podcast1 Feb 15 from Virginia Dueck on Vimeo. *Show notes will be finished later I wanted to get this posted as soon as possible* Show notes: W.I.P.s (Work in progress) ...

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As a special request from my Aunt Laurie (Hi Aunt Laurie!.. and maybe Nana too!) I'm going to talk a bit about my favourite sock construction methods. I like to knit my socks from the toe up with an afterthought heel. I'll go into a bit of detail about each of these methods as well as a few alternate methods below. Lets get to it. The Socks: I...

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As part of my new years resolutions I am going to try to blog weekly and since this is Sunday and I don't believe I have blogged yet this week, here I am! There's really not a lot of news to be had. The puppy is more settled in, which means there are less accidents on the floor and a lot less crying throughout the night, which is...

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