Jeanne Carver, along with husband Dan, own and operate the historic Imperial Stock Ranch in north central Oregon. Established in 1871 as a homestead claim, it became Oregon’s largest individually owned land and livestock holding by 1900, running tens of thousands of sheep. Located in a high desert climate, the ranch has maintained production in sheep, cattle, grains and hay throughout its history of more than 144 years. The ranch headquarters are a National Historic District. The Carvers have been awarded numerous honors in their conservation work. Jeanne was awarded an Orchid Award, given by the Portland Business Journal, for Women of Influence for 2014; and Dan and Jeanne were awarded the Oregon Agriculture Connection Award in 2014, for their leadership in connecting consumers to the source of food and fiber. Imperial Yarn was chosen to provide the yarn for the Opening Ceremony uniforms, designed by Ralph Lauren for Team USA in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. To read the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/008-jeanne-carver/ To listen to more episodes like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

In this episode, I'm chatting with Norah Gaughan who is perhaps best known for her book Knitting Nature and a nine year stint as Design Director at Berroco. Today, Norah works as an independent designer, with her current ventures including: being a member of the Brooklyn Tweed Design Team and designing a collection of pieces in collaboration with The Fibre Co. In my own knitting journey, I first stumbled across Norah in the book: Knitting in America. I so captivated by her story because it was at that time that I knew I wanted to embark on a career in the needle arts, and it's one of the earliest books I acquired on the subject of what it means to be a knitwear designer, and reading Norah's story set a fire inside of me, which is why I'm so honored to have Norah on Power Purls! To read the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/007-norah-gaughan/ To listen to more episodes like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Norah Gaughan who is perhaps best known for her book Knitting Nature and a nine year stint as Design Director at Berroco. Today, Norah works as an independent designer, with her current ventures including: being a member of the Brooklyn Tweed Design Team and designing a collection of pieces in collaboration with The Fibre Co. In my own knitting journey, I first stumbled across Norah in the book: Knitting in America. I so captivated by her story because it was at that time that I knew I wanted to embark on a career in the needle arts, and it's one of the earliest books I acquired on the subject of what it means to be a knitwear designer, and reading Norah's story set a fire inside of me, which is why I'm so honored to have Norah on Power Purls! To read the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/007-norah-gaughan/ To listen to more episodes like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

Patty Lyons is a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in her pursuit of training the “mindful knitter”. She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much-maligned subjects of gauge and blocking.

Patty teaches nationally at guilds & knitting shows around the country such as Vogue Knitting LIVE, STITCHES, and the Knit and Crochet Show and her popular classes can also be found online at Interweave,  Annie’s and Craftsy.

In this episode, Patty reflects on the early days of her career, and how her passion for knitting began backstage as a Broadway stage manager, which later led to a successful career as a knitting teacher and designer.

Sometimes I want the comfort to pick up needles and just knit. I want to move stitches rhythmically from one needle to the other and find the comfort of not thinking… just knit some garter stuff.

–Patty Lyons

 

Episode highlights:

* Her days working as a stage manager and how just about everyone was a knitter. Little did she know this would be the catalyst for her future career as one of the most beloved knitting teachers today.

* Pivotal moment that turned her onto knitting as a career path. Patty recalls a time in her life when things came together, in the serendipitous way that new elements enter your life when the timing is right.

* We also talk about the “who do I think I am syndrome,” in regards to when she started teaching for the first time.

* Creating bridges and knowing when it’s time to move on in life and in your knitting.

Become a mindful knitter with @PattyLyons on #PowerPurls #Podcast #knitting
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Mentioned in this episode:

Get 20% off on Patty’s two new Annie’s Video Classes:

Knitting ER: How to Fix Your Mistakes – EAJKER enter at checkout

How to Read Your Knit Stitches & Master the Pattern – enter EAJRKS enter at checkout

Click here for the full lineup of Patty’s classes

Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job & Your Dream Job by Jon Acuff 

Brooklyn Creative League– open work space for freelancers and business owners

If only you could change your life as quickly as you can knit a sweater. -Patty Lyons…
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How to find Patty:

PatttyLyons.com

Facebook: facebook.com/pattyjlyons

Twitter: @pattylyons

Instagram @pattyjlyons

In this episode I talk with cancer researcher, Dr. Krag,  knitwear designer, author and breast cancer survivor Cat Bordhi, and Susan Sullivan, a 27 year veteran of the craft publishing about a groundbreaking program calling all knitters and crocheters to cast on to Cast Off Chemo! Through his amazing research, Dr. Krag has discovered that the key to curing cancer actually lies within our own body. The ultimate goal of this program is to raise 1 million dollars by October 2015 to begin treating those afflicted by this terrible disease.

 

 

Episode highlights:

* How the immune response works in the body and how this helps to fight cancer.

* How to take the immune cells out of the body, and give them back to the patient as a form of treatment, as a result- no chemotherapy!

* How knitting, life, and cancer illuminate each other in a harmonious way.

* Cat Bordhi talks about her book, Art of Felfs, and how yarn shops can get involved and teach from the book.

* Ways knitters and crocheters can get involved. Find a list of event ideas here.

* How you can make donations through castoffchemo.org by clicking on the “DONATE” button.

* Cat’s vision – a ground swell of knitters to be proud they contributed and in the end thousands of knitters can say “I helped cure cancer.”

* Fund raising ideas downloadable pdf.

* Susan Sullivan shares detail about an exciting eBay auction for the cause, which you can learn more about here.

I’m casting on to Cast Off Chemo! and doing my part to help cure cancer… for good!
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Mentioned in this episode:

Cat’s books: Versatildes and The Art of Felfs

Patterns are sold through Ravelry, with all the proceeds going to castoffchemo.org

How to find out more about Cast Off Chemo!:

CastOffChemo.org – get involved, start an event, donate and be a part of this groundbreaking mission!

Ravelry Patterns – knitting and crochet patterns with 100% of the proceeds going to Dr. Krag’s research.

Facebook – press “like” to support Cast Off Chemo and share with your family and fr...

 

It’s time to say yes to your knitting. Forget about NO! You’re in for a treat with this episode, which was first published on The Morning Cooldown podcast, and was one of the most viral episodes to date. I thought you’d love it, so I’m sharing it here for all you Power Purlers to enjoy!

In this episode I chat with Steven Berg, also known as StevenBe and knitwear designer Stephen West, while on a pit stop during the Stephen & Steven Tour.

They live life by the beat of their own drum, and deconstruct the rules. Improvisation and using patterns “loosely” is their mantra.

Say yes to your knitting with StevenBe & Stephen West on #PowerPurls #Podcast! #knitting
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Learn more about the StevenBe & Stephen West reality show!

Episode highlights:

* On making things that inspire them now, not what the masses will want to consume.

* Bored with knitting? Then it’s time to shop and find outfits to match their knits of course!

* The secret to their success – taking things further than they were intended to go.

* Knitting as an art form, fashion as pop culture, and a yarn shop as the art studio.

The 4 major food groups: knit, eat, sleep, shop. -Steven Berg & Stephen West #powerpurls…
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How to find Stephen & Steven:

westknits.com – to learn more about Stephen West knitwear designs, and for workshops in your area.

stevenbe.com – glitter up! and visit Steven Berg at the best yarn shop in Minneapolis!

https://www.facebook.com/stephenandsteventour – to follow the tour and find out where Stephen and Steven will be next.

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Episode music credit: Green Sun by Macroform

In this episode I’m chatting with knit, crochet, and craft expert, Vickie Howell, a mother of three and a penchant for Lifestyle culture, creative parenting, and social media marketing.  Vickie is most well-known as the Host and Creative Consultant of DIY Network & HGTV’s show, Knitty Gritty.

Vickie is also the International Spokesperson & Creativity Guide for the largest, North American yarn company, Yarnspirations (home of Patons, Bernat, Caron, Lily Sugar n’ Cream), Yarn Arts Ambassador for Clover Needlearts, Inc., and knitting with viewers nationwide as the Host and Co-Executive Producer of PBS’ Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell.

 

Episode highlights:

* Vickie sees her main gig as the jazz hands of the crafting world and constantly encourages the masses to pick up their needles and hooks with confidence. 

* It doesn’t matter if you’re just working in garter… or doing something more advanced. Vickie’s mission is always to take a ball of yarn and turn it into something. Vickie calls these simple and most basic approaches “gateways” that introduce beginners to knitting and craft.

* Why there so much fear behind crafting.

* How to choose something attainable, then start there.

* Why Vickie likes “quickie projects” instead of the stress that comes with an unfinished project. Vickie says this kind of accomplishment is good for the soul. 

Self-proclaimed jazz hands of craft, Vickie Howell on #PowerPurls #podcast! #knitting
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Mentioned in this episode:

Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat Flynn

The Art of Social Media by Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick

How to find Vickie:

vickiehowell.com

Just about everywhere as @vickiehowell. Connect with Vickie now on Twitter and Instagram

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Episode music credit: Green Sun by Macroform

 

In this episode I'm joined by Patty Lyons, a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in her pursuit of training the “mindful knitter”. She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much-maligned subjects of gauge and blocking. Patty teaches nationally at guilds & knitting shows around the country such as Vogue Knitting LIVE, STITCHES, and the Knit and Crochet Show and her popular classes can also be found online at Interweave, Annie’s and Craftsy. To read the show notes: www. powerpurlspodcast.com/006-patty-lyons To listen to more episodes like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]

In this episode I'm joined by Patty Lyons, a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in her pursuit of training the “mindful knitter”. She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much-maligned subjects of gauge and blocking. Patty teaches nationally at guilds & knitting shows around the country such as Vogue Knitting LIVE, STITCHES, and the Knit and Crochet Show and her popular classes can also be found online at Interweave, Annie’s and Craftsy. To read the show notes: www. powerpurlspodcast.com/006-patty-lyons To listen to more episodes like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

In this episode I talk with cancer researcher, Dr. Krag, knitwear designer, author and breast cancer survivor Cat Bordhi, and Susan Sullivan, a 27 year veteran of the craft publishing about a groundbreaking program calling all knitters and crocheters to cast on to Cast Off Chemo! Through his amazing research, Dr. Krag has discovered that the key to curing cancer actually lies within our own body. The ultimate goal of this program is to raise 1 million dollars by October 2015 to begin treating those afflicted by this terrible disease. To read the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/005-cast-off-chemo To listen to more like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]