Danish Designers, Australian Magpies – Fruity Knitting Podcast Episode 3
Fruity Knitting Podcast Episode 3 features an interview with Ulrike Janssen of Maschenwahn in Offenbach, Germany, and also takes an in depth look at the relationship between knitters and magpies, and lots more knitting fun.
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Under Construction
Windy Scarf by Martin Storey
Norbu by Marie Wallin
- Norbu Pattern at Ravelry
- The Rowan Softyak DK Collection pattern book
- Rowan Softyak DK Yarn colour Lawn 241
From the Archives
Andrew’s jumper – with the sloppy neck – was a pattern on Ravelry, but we can’t find it anymore…
Andrea’s vest was an Australian pattern, but we don’t have any more details! Yarn was an Australian Patons 8-ply 100% wool.
Australian Magpies
The segment “Are Knitters like Australian Magpies” was based on the episode “The colourful life of the Australian Magpie” from the program “Off Track” on Australia’s Radio National. This is a wonderful program looking at diverse range of topics around Australia’s natural environment. Presenter Ann Jones does an amazing job of painting pictures in words, with interviews, commentary and sounds from the field. It’s available as a podcast and is a treat if you have any interest in Australian wildlife.
- The Episode The colourful life of the Australian Magpie
- The Program Off Track
Magpie song recordings were made by Danielle, the Magpieaholic. Danielle seems to have an extraordinary relationship with the magpies in her area, and has some amazing photos and videos. Her site is definitely worth a visit.
The following Magpie sounds and images were used in the segment:
- Australian Magpie (Cracticus tibicen) by David Cook (Some rights reserved)
- Australian Magpies by Surong Gunn (Some rights reserved)
- Australian Magpie (Cracticus tibicen) by Nick Talbot / Department of Environment & Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia (Some rights reserved)
- Australian Magpie (Cracticus tibicen) by Nick Talbot / Department of Environment & Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia (Some rights reserved)
- Magpie breeding season, Department of Environment & Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia (Some rights reserved)
- Swoop resources, Department of Environment & Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia (Some rights reserved)
- Magpie breeding season, Department of Environment & Primary Industries, Victoria, Australia (Some rights reserved)
Interview with Ulrike Janssen
Ulrike Janssen is owner of Maschenwahn – which is German for “stitch-crazy”.
You can reach the shop easily from the Frankfurt Airport, by taking the S8 in the direction “Offenbach (Main) Ost” or the S9 in direction Hanau Hbf. Get off at the stop “Ledermuseum”. The trip by train is around 26 minutes from the airport.
You would be very welcome to drop by for a tea or coffee and some good German cake, a chat with Ulrike and her customers, and a browse of her wools and patterns.
Taunusstraße 1
63067 Offenbach am Main
Germany
Ulrike mentioned the two Danish designers:
Thanks so much for your podcast! I’ve been motivated to revisit some of my WIP’s, especially an Alice Starmore Stornoway sweater. You have both been a delight to listen to as I work on keeping my resolution to finish 2 projects before beginning one new one. The magpie feature was entertaining as I watched the magpies who have returned to Montana for the summer season.
Hi Ruth. We’ve just released Episode 4, and Andrea gives a few details on her Alice Starmore Fair Isle experiences. I’m glad you enjoyed the magpies, slightly off-topic, but we love them!
Dear Andrea, dear Andrew,
I fell in love with the green vest and couldn’t resist to look for it in Ravelry. I found it and it was already in my favourites:-) It’s called Weave a pattern from Sublime yarns. Here ist the link to Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weave-4
Wishing you a happy New Year,
Patricia
I recently discovered your podcasts and I’m now catching up on all of them. In episode 3 there was a sweater just behind you, Andrea, that I like a lot. Do you know what the name of it is? Thank you. Joanne, Calgary, Canada.
ps…I mentioned your podcast in my blog entry of Feb. 17/17
I have also just recently discovered your podcast and am thoroughly enjoying it. Thank you so much for your hard work on every episode. Now I have a lot of catching up to do. I very much liked Andrew’s jumper (even if it was made with cheap wool it still looked great). Like Patricia, who liked the vest (I do too), I searched for the pattern and found it. For anyone who is interested: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/casual-cables-for-him
Happy knitting.
Well done, Sabine! Thanks for watching and for your feedback. A + A.
I recently discovered your podcasts thanks to Mason Dixon Knitting. I really enjoy them and have started to watch them all from Episode 1.
I have a question about this episode… what pattern did Ulrike use for that lovely red vest she is wearing? If you could find out I’d be grateful.
Thanks,
Nancy
Hooray on Andrew’s sock knitting prowess! Yeah, and I know this comes 3 years later. Nonetheless.
But I was wondering which sock yarn he used. It was never mentioned in the 2nd podcast when the pair made a first appearance, nor in this one.
Looks vaguely familiar, could it be Opal?
Hi Sandra. Have a look in the show notes for Episode 2. Cheers, A + A.