Episode 102: Summer Knitting

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Episode 102: Summer Knitting

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Jul 1, 2009

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Kelley gives tips and tricks for taking your knitting with you to summertime events, then talks with Star Athena about the Tour de Fleece spinning event that runs during the month of July.To enter this week's Knit Picks Podcast Contest, submit your answer by email to podcast@knitpicks.com.

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Jul 1, 2009

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A podcast about all things fiber. Shows include features on knitting, crochet, spinning, and weaving. Members of the staff of Knitpicks are interviewed about various topics, as well as the general public. Tune in to hear about creative people working in all areas of the fiber community!

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Episode 102: Summer Knitting

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