Rantings of a Rabid Knitter

A couple of updates on how life is going and we continue with the adventures of the young woman. There was some confusion as to the situation with John at the end of the last chapter.  I have re-written the ending and read it to you.  I hope it is clearer. This weeks story picks up the following day on the out skirts of San Antonio, TX. If you want to know what other people think, there are threads in the  forum on Rav to discuss the details of each chapter.  There are spoilers so only go there after you have listened.  Add your own thoughts to the discussion. If you have any questions or comments let me know. website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 20 minutes

A bit of an update and a long discussion of cast ons. You may want to listen with yarn and needles in hand to see if you can follow what I am trying to say. It is not easy to explain these things in words.  I hope I make some sense. If you have any questions or comments,  please let me know: website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 22 minutes

I am in Savannah, GA for a SAS users conference.  I recorded in the hotel on my netbook with a cheep mic.  It sounds a bit tinny to me. This show goes out to all the folks who have said they would rather have me talk about nothing than have nothing from me. So a show about nothing but a drive around town and some of the people I met. Casta Rota Mountain Bread Honey Readee’s Bees (9128973960) Unwind yarn and Gifts Wild Fibre Twiggs Next week more casting on. So tell me was it better than nothing, me talking about nothing? website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 11 minutes

This week we are continuing with the encounters.  If you haven’t listened to all the previous ones, go back and listen to those first. The show is very explicit.  It is not work safe.  It is not kid safe.  Headphones are a must if you are out in public. This was a difficult chapter to write.  I hope you will understand why once you listen. Let me know what you think. website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 16 minutes

This week we are not continueing with the story.  I haven’t gotten the next chapter written. Instead I talk about putting my fine liberal arts education to go use. I would love to know what you think.  Have I completely lost it?  What would you have done if you were in my place? website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum You have been quiet the last couple of shows.  Have I done something wrong? Carry approx. 16 minutes

We continue on with that thing I am writing.  If you haven’t listened to the first 3 go back and do it.  It starts in episode 177: Jacky. This one is a bit long and I will admit to stumbling over some of the words.  I keep telling people my writing and my speaking vocalulary are two different things. If you are interested in reading the stories, let me know.  If there is enough interest, I will put a link to the files on-line. As always, I want to hear from you.  What do you think about Mac and his situation?  Do you think he will make the necessary changes?  Do you think I was heavy handed with his wake-up call? website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 25 minutes

It is a knitting episode just like Melinda asked for!!! Since I have been all about new beginnings lately, I thought we should talk about casting on.  I was rather surpriced I hadn’t talked about this already… maybe I have and forgot but I couldn’t find anything when I did a search. This week I cover 6 cast-ons. 1. Half Hitch 2. Long Tail 3. Knit/Purl 4. Knitted 5. Cabled 6. Crocheted(two variations) These are all cast-ons for going in one direction.  Next mod5=0, I will talk about circular and provisional cast-ons. I hope to figure out how to edit video and put some clips demostrating the different cast-ons.  Once I do that, I will link the clips for you to watch. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 16 minutes

We continue with the next encounter this week.  If you haven’t listened to the last two, you might want to do those before listening to this one. Next week is a mod5 = 0 episode which means it should be a knitting one.  Do you want to take a break from the story and listen to some knitting or are you anxious to hear what comes next? Let me know. website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 15 minutes

Theo went to the vet and then visited the LYS.  Pics are on the album art and here. I need your feedback on these stories.  I can’t read your reaction.  You are too far away.  So please let me know if the stories are resenating with you or not. I have set up thread in Rav for people to talk about them.  If that isn’t a good place, I could set up a forum here.  Would you be interested in that?  Let me know. website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 17 minutes

The new little bunny has been named Theo.  We are still getting to know each other.  He is a little bundle of energy.  I need to get a picture taken. This week is the start of the reading my fiction to you.  There are rules that I am trying to follow.  I can never say what the people’s professions are but you should be able to figure it out. So what is Jacky and what is the young woman? What did you think of the piece?  Did you enjoy it?  Do you want to hear more? Let me know what you think. website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 14 minutes

First a big thanks to everyone who wrote to me welcoming me back.  I really appreciate it, lots and lots. Second, we have a new baby boy.  He is really shy.  I am not sure if he will bond with me or not. Third todays show goes out to Bobbie Pell.  It is a piece I wrote while at the John C Campbell folk school. Do you have as stubborn of a heart as I do?  Please let me know what you think. website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 9 minutes

I am back.  This is not a knitting show.  Sorry. I had a bit of writers block so I signed up for a class at the John C. Campbell Folk School. A week before going, Wolfy died.  It has been heart wrenching, especially for Damsel. I went to the school.  I learned a lot. While coming down from the mountains, I bought a mountain dulcimer from a man on the street. I am revived and thinking of stories and even writing some fiction. Are you interested in hearing any of my fiction?  Let me know. website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry **——————————-** In class, I was given a card that said the mask I wear and ask to write something.  This is what I wrote. The Masks I Wear Bleary eyes, hair eschewed from a long and lost wrestling match with sleep, I stumble down the stairs pausing for the obligatory foot pets of the cat, who lives there. Once this task is finished to her satisfaction, I plod onward to the kitchen and my goal. From the frig, I pull that elixir of wakefulness, diet coke. The first gulp burns away the last haze of sleep. Next I head to the den to finish my morning glass of caffeine and check my e-mails. I pause in the doorway. This step is the hardest. To the left is the hutch. Empty. My heart sinks. There is no welcome, no demands to be picked up and snuggled, nor searches for treats. There is only an empty cage with a ragged and wallered stuffed lamb lopsided in the corner. In silence and alone, I drink my soda and answer those e-mails that cannot wait. I read a few messages on the Bunny Lovers Forum. Giving advice where I can but mostly just reading of other peoples’ rabbits’ adventures/ Once I hear the shower turn off, I put my lap top aside and start to head up stairs. At some point, I will meet and kiss the man in the hall. Cold water on my face washes away the last of the sleep. Hot water on my back relaxes the knots. A bright shirt and comfy pants. I search for the pair of crocs that will either match or clash the best. Smile in place, head held high, shoulders back, my mask is in place. I go out to face the day.

I have been in a dark place.  I am making my way out but it is slow.  Please be patient.

Sorry to have been gone for so long.  There was the Fair and then I got the flu and then I got well and then I got sick again. Today I share some ramblings about being sick in the current climent. What have your experiences been? website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry approx. 10 minutes

This week I talk about a recent trip Wayne and I took to Georgia. It was a good but exhausting trip. If you have any comments, please contact me at the following. website: autumnbreezedesigns.com email: carry.autumnbreeze@gmail.com ravelry: autumnbreeze ravelry forum: KnitWit:Rantings of a Rabid Knitter Forum Thanks. Carry