Knit Misadventures Podcast

No, I can’t stay away. I may not be able to produce a regular, organized podcast anymore, but I just can’t leave this site. If it’s all right with you lovely readers, I’d like to continue on here, adapting Knit Misadventures into a audio documentation of sorts. I can’t guarantee any kind of consistent schedule, nor can I commit to a solid format.

I can, however, share things I learn along the way in my knitting, and hopefully spare fellow knitters some trouble by stumbling into, out of, and around various foibles, explaining some of the ‘whats’ and ‘whys’ along the way.

What say you, kinsfolk? Humor me on this? Once my next paycheck rolls around, I’ll be restocking some batteries for my recorder. I welcome and treasure any comments, questions, suggestions, and/or feedback in advance. If there is anything anyone would like me to address publicly on a recording, I encourage you to leave a comment below, or via the 24/7 feedback line at 219-595-ADHD (219-595-2343).

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Oh yeah. About the picture. I’ve restarted the Dragon of Happiness. Again. This is the third try, and I think this one will stick. The yarn (Jaggerspun Zephyr) is a better match for the pattern, and I am devoting my lunch breaks at work to completing at least one row (231 stitches) per day. I’ve just finished row 55 (out of 554), and I’ve discovered that storing this project at work is much safer than at home. (Attempt #2 got ruined in a dangerously messy bedroom.)

What will I do with it when I’m done? Well, believe it or not, I’m thinking about donating it to the Library to use as a raffle prize someday. I do want this dragon for myself, but it won’t really work in my current apartment. I own the pattern, so I can always make myself another when I have a suitable place to hang it.

Rest assured, folks, I have not abandoned anything! I am going through a “Bit Off Much More Than I Can Ever Chew By Myself” phase lately. I love my websites and podcasts, and I don’t want to discontinue any of them. This means that I will need help.

I would like to take this opportunity to put out a call for volunteers to help me revive my blogs and podcasts and get them back to a weekly release.

Guest blogging:
If you would like to write an article for the blogs, I’d be delighted to share it!

–The Balcony Farm – Any articles pertaining to no-land gardening, container gardening, hydroponics, indoor gardening, etc. These could be reviews, how-to’s, sharing/documenting experiences, among other things.

–Knit Misadventures – Knitting articles of almost any kind would be graciously accepted here. How to fix mistakes, personal stories of knitting perseverance, product reviews, etc. would all be in keeping with the “hard-knock” knitting theme of the site.

–ADDed Personality – Articles about coping strategies, book/product reviews, and any type of self-help/mutual-support group topics are greatly welcomed.

Guest hosting:
If you are feeling ambitious, I could always use material for the podcasts. You could record individual segments (3-5 minutes long is a good ballpark), or offer to guest host an entire episode if I am unable to get a show out. Co-hosting may also be an option if someone can teach me how to record that way.

–The Balcony Farm – As with the guest-blogging suggestions, anything pertaining to no-land gardening is fair game.

–Knit Misadventures – The most important segment I want is the Mishaps and Lessons Learned. If you have any stories to share about something you’ve learned the hard way, I’d love to play it on the show. I can always use material for the Nifty Thrifty and Library Book Review segments, too.

–ADDed Personality – As this is a virtual support group, I’d love to play anything you’d like to share about ADHD.

Technical help:
I can also use help on the technical side of things for all shows/sites.

–Troubleshooting – If anyone can be available to answer questions about rss feeds, itunes, etc., that would be a tremendous help. Alternatively, if anyone can direct me to any tutorials on how to fix problems as they occur, that would also be awesome.

–Show notes – Organizing and posting show notes isn’t hard in and of itself, but it can be taxing after going through the recording process by myself. If anyone would like to help organize links and come up with brief synopses, you would have my undying gratitude.

–Moderating forums – I’m not always able to keep activity going on the forums for the podcasts, so if anyone is interested in the care and maintenance of the message boards, I’d gladly promote you on the respective forums.

Moral support:
Sometimes I just need a kick in the behind to remember to get things done. If anyone would be willing to check in with me every couple days via email, IM, Skype, or whatever, that can help my ADD brain stay on task.

If you are interested in contributing in any way to the production of the podcasts and websites, drop me a line and we can set things up. I try to respond to my messages as soon as possible, but don’t be alarmed if it takes a day or two. If you haven’t heard from me in 3 days, please double-check with me to make sure I got the message, and feel free to bonk me on the head.

The Balcony Farm – elise@thebalconyfarm.com
Knit Misadventures – elise@thebalconyfarm.com
ADDed Personality – elise@addedpersonality.com

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It’s a by-week for the show this week. See you next week!

Special thanks to two alert listeners who informed me that there was a glitch on the donation page! Everything should be fixed now for those who would still like to donate and be entered in the drawing for the fabulous spinning package.

Since I’m not sure how long this glitch was causing a problem, I’ve extended the deadline for the drawing until April 15. So all donations up through the end of the day on the 15 will be eligible to win, and I will draw the winner on the 16th. Good luck to all!

Good news! There’s a new way to leave feedback, ask questions, etc. for Knit Misadventures. I’ve set up a Google Voice number that will go straight to a voice mailbox. You can call it any time of day or night and leave a message, and your comment may be included in a future episode of the show!

You can call 219-595-ADHD (219-595-2343) from any phone, or you can click on the link in the sidebar and call right from your computer.

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I was out of town the past few days, but I will return to podcasting next weekend. Talk to you again soon!

I’m currently putting together a new donation incentive package, and I want to make this a grand one!

The theme will be spinning. I already have a few items, and now I’d like to put out a call for contributions from fiber retailers out there. If you have something spinning-related you’d like to contribute, or if you would like to offer a discount to my listeners, I’d love to hear from you. You can either email me at elise@knitmisadventures.com, or send a message on Ravelry. If you’d like to send a prize to add to the package, be sure to include your business card, brochure, or any promotional material to spread the word about your shop!

Thanks in advance, and be sure to pass the word to any one you know who might be interested in the exposure!