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We’ve added a photo to your podcast window! That yarn is our Lace-a-licious! Yarn. Find the details here: http://www.j-knits.com/YarnSpecs/Lace-a-licious.html .

The Opening Song is Black or White by Michael Jackson. Here’s the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI9OYMRwN1Q .

Alison Green Will is our guest podcaster today! See her website here: http://www.alisongreenwill.com. Alison is AlisonKnits on Ravelry and she can be found here: http://www.ravelry.com/people/alisonknits .

The famous Helena Baby Sweater is a FREE download from Knitty Summer 2008! Find it here: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer08/PATThelena.html

The adult version of the same sweater is The Hermia and it’s from Knitty, Fall 2008! Find it here: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall08/PATThermia.html

Both sweaters use our Superwash Me – DK Yarn. See it here: http://www.j-knits.com/YarnSpecs/SuperwashMe-DK.html

Alison’s friend Ruth’s blog is called “Wooly Headed”. Visit her here: http://woolyheaded.blogspot.com/

Alison has 3 patterns in the popular book Vogue Knitting On The Go! Ponchos. See/buy it here: http://www.vogueknitting.com/books/product_info.php?products_id=112 .

Alison’s Lace Yoga Mat Bag & matching water bottle cover are from Interweave Press, Summer 2007. If you missed that issue, you can buy the pattern here: http://www.interweavestore.com/store/p/615-Lacy-Yoga-Bags.aspx

Twist Collective Magazine can be found here: http://twistcollective.com

See Michael Jackson’s Thriller Video here: http://www.youtube.com/user/michaeljackson?blend=1&ob=4

See a Fisher Price Record Player like the one Alison played her Thriller Album on here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTHwwbWDg5g

Learn a little more about one of Alison’s other interest, the Unitarian Universalist Church here: http://www.uua.org/

A Loom With A View Yarn Store where Alison teaches can be found here: http://aloomwithaview.com/

Alison learned to knit while in a play based on a short story by Edith Wharton called Roman Fever.  Find out more about Edith here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Wharton  and find the short story here: http://www.geocities.com/short_stories_page/whartonromanfever.html .

The famous Rogue Hooded Pullover by The Girl From Auntie can be found here: http://www.girlfromauntie.com/patterns/shop/rogue/detail.php

Find out more about the original premiere college for women (but it’s co-ed now!) Vassar College here: http://www.vassar.edu/ .  The Ravelry Group for Vassar College is here: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/vassar-college-knitters

Alison began her long knitting career at Berta Karapetyan’s School Products Store. Find it here: http://www.schoolproducts.com/ .  Karabella Yarn’s website can be found here:  http://www.karabellayarns.com/default.aspx .

The great Nicky Epstein can be found here: http://nickyepstein.com/ .

Nancy Bush’s Knitted Lace of Estonia Book (that Alison got a SIGNED copy of by a friend) can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/Knitted-Lace-Estonia-Techniques-Traditions/dp/1596680539 .

Alison’s Jaali Sweater can be found here:  http://twistcollective.com/2008/autumn/magazinepage_07.php

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Julie’s FAV when in Manhattan! Allow days to go though. It’s HUGE!) can be found here:  http://www.metmuseum.org/ .

If you need virus protection, AVAST Home Free Edition is great! Get it here:  http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Home-Edition/3000-2239_4-10019223.html?tag=mncol .

Learn to continental knit here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuRLFl36tDY .

Alison’s GORGEOUS Artemis Stole can be found here: http://www.alisongreenwill.com/pages/lace.html .

Fiddlesticks Knitting Patterns can be found here: http://www.fiddlesticksknitting.com/ . Their  Inky-dinky Spider Stole that will surely give you a run for your money can be found here: http://www.fiddlesticksknitting.com/inky_dinky_spider_stole.html .

Julie’s FAV White Lies Designs can be found here: http://whiteliesdesigns.com/ .

Finally, the end song of today’s podcast is The Jackson 5’s I Want You Back. Here’s the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYgf_Cl59o&feature=related .

Rest In Peace Michael. The World will surely miss you…

Direct download: Pod5.mp3
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The Opening theme song is Don’t Cry by Asia.

The fantastic Andra Asars can be found here: www.andra-asars.com

Cirilia Rose’s super work @ Berroco is documented here: http://blog.berroco.com/

Eunny Jang’s Ivy League Vest can be found here: http://www.interweaveknits.com/galleries/bonus/winter2007/jang.asp

The Color of the Day theme song is the ever-famous Ed Cobb song “Dirty Water” which was performed by The Standells, 1966.

Learn the lyrics here: http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/d/dirtywater.shtml

YUMMY B&M Baked Beans’ site can be found here: http://www.bgfoods.com/bm/bm_index.asp. They are a Portland, ME favorite! Learn more about Portland, ME by going here: http://www.ci.portland.me.us/

Ok, there will be talk about HATS next time, maybe!

‘Til next time…

Direct download: pod4andahalf.mp3
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