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Rumpel and the Frog

Rumpel and the Frog

Welcome to the "Rumpel and the Frog Show" for stitchers! We"re Rumpel and the Frog, providing you with an enchanting escape of knits & legends, stitches & stories. Join us for fairytales, fiber tales, and conversation about our most favorite thing: yarn! We love all yarn and fiber-related crafts: knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, felting, dyeing, & sewing. We"ll forage on Ravelry and elsewhere for the best patterns, tools, books, notions, and designers. We"ll share what"s on our

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00:40:43

Yarn: Diet or Dye It?

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/11/11

Tune in to hear about our holiday stocking-along progress. Plus, Rumpel shares what she discovered about the tradition of hanging stockings. We also do a fun "show & tell" to celebrate another Handmade Monday of recording together. Plus, have you ever been on a strict yarn diet or cheated on one? We certainly have! Listen in to hear all about yarn-dieting attempts and recent cheating. We just had to buy more yarn for blanket projects and commissioned knits. We just can't resist yarn! Why diet

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01:04:14

Sheeeeeeeep!

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/11/04

In this episode, Rumpel and the Frog debrief their experiences knitting outdoors in the company of a local flock of Shetland sheep. Listen in to hear our fleecy friends chomping and wrestling down some pumpkin snacks in the hay! Rumpel and Frog also discuss in detail their works in progress, their plans for wintry knitting, and the patterns & yarns that will shine creative light on those dark winter nights! Plus, ever wonder why the black sheep of the flock is both revered and rejected in

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00:44:30

Stocking-Along Part 1 & Cast-On Convo

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/10/28

Join Rumpel and the Frog as they sit and knit! In this episode, the promised holiday stockings are cast-on and we invite you to craft along with us. We describe our patterns, our inspiration, our materials, and the construction techniques we're using. Our chit-chat includes an informal review of Frog's only Rhinebeck purchase, her snazzy, new Indian Lake Artisans hexagonal needles. Meanwhile, Rumpel shares progress on some Halloween craftiness involving both hand and machining sewing an amazing

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01:10:04

From Rhinebeck to Romania

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/10/21

Join us for the final part of our three-part mini-series on real-life giants! After debriefing our online New York Sheep and Wool 2020 experiences (aka Rhinebeck), we leave the virtual for the vampiric! We'll discuss the real Dracula's historical roots, Bram Stoker's source material for Dracula, and the surprisingly adorable habits and behaviors of the modern vampire bat. The Frog is super eager to share some wonderful literary tidbits with you about the themes, forms, and inspiration for Stoker's

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00:33:11

Commuknitty in CT

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/10/14

In today’s mini-cast episode we explore all kinds of opportunities for fall knitting in communities across CT and beyond! Knit with some sheep this November, partake in the Fall Crawl in person or virtually, discover new-to-you yarn shops and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the New York Sheep and Wool Festival! Plus, we’ll remind you all about the upcoming Stocking-Along, share some special coupon codes and highlight happenings at yarn shops across CT! --- Send in a voice message:

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01:11:39

Howl-O-Ween, Dire Wolves, Bury Me With My Stash!

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/10/07

The second in a three-part mini-series about real-life giants, in this episode we take a trip back in time to explore dire wolves. Where and when did these super-sized wolves live? How did they meet their extinction? How are they featured in pop culture (Game of Thrones, anyone?) today? Rumpel shares all the fascinating tidbits she’s learned about the remains of dire wolves found in the La Brae tar pits, and Frog has gone foraging for some excellent wolfish projects to stitch. One amazing project

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00:35:02

It's a Stocking-Along!

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/09/30

What’s worse than a soggy stocking left hanging at the fireplace? NO STOCKING AT ALL! That’s why we decided to host a Stocking-along! Both of us coincidentally planned to make stockings this year for our girls and thought it’d be the perfect opportunity to invite you all to join us! Listen for details about our very first “craft-along” in this introductory mini-cast episode where we explain it all: how to find us, where to listen, what to make, when to make it, and--most importantly--how to share

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00:59:51

Real Life Giants Part 1: You're Kraken Me Up!

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/09/23

The first in a three-part mini-series about real-life giants, in this episode we take a deep dive to explore the Kraken. Is this sea monster of myth and lore real, imagined, or somewhere in between? Tune in to hear about Greco-Roman versions of this gargantuan creature, some Norse mythology, and of course, some recent scientific discoveries that turn make-believe into make-you-believe. We also have some finished objects to celebrate (three! go us!) as well as some squid, crab, and octopus-inspired

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00:20:43

Frog's Book Pile

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/09/16

Join Frog for a leap into her book pile (book pond?). In this mini cast, Frog shares five amazing books that seem to be living on her studio desk lately. Interested in references for knitwear design strategies, cast on and bind off techniques, or modern stitch patterns? Want a recommendation for a wonderful encyclopedia of fabric types, fibers, and their uses for all your sewing projects? How about a peek at a favorite Knit Picks collection for some holiday knitting fun? Come hear what is on Frog's

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01:11:48

Knight School

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/09/09

Pencil toppers and knit chain maille, anyone? Yes please! It's back to school time and we're re-living our grade-school history lessons in this episode! Join us for a fun conversation about valorous knights and their magnificent steadfast steeds. When pitting virtues against vices, who do you think will win? In this episode, we explore a beautiful medieval manuscript illustration, which is dripping with Christian allegory and plentiful, wonderful Latin. Plus, ever wonder about a knight's horse (or

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00:22:07

Rumpel's Room

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/09/02

Rumpel gives a wee-little peek into her home studio for this week’s Mirror, Mirror, Mini-Cast! Join her as she shares bits and pieces of what inspires her, the sorts of objects she enjoys making and a small glimpse of her work space. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no353l5/message

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00:54:56

Here Comes the Sun, Little Yarnie

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/08/26

Rumpel and Frog chat about their WIPs, celebrate some finished objects, and discuss the amazing summer sun. We explore the solstice, Midsummer festivals, and the mythology of the movements of the heavens. Ever wonder which one is the Dog Star or why these sultry days are called the dog days of summer? Frog fills us in on these details! We're soaking up some summer lovin' too as we flip through PomPom Quarterly's latest issue "Summer Shapes" and share with you some heart-warming finds from

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00:41:58

Mirror Mirror: Works In Progress Summer 2020

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/08/19

Sure we love natural history & mythology, folklore & fairytales, but what we love to discuss even more are our WIPs (works in progress). Find out what projects are on our knitting needles, what's sitting in timeout, and what patterns we are shopping, swatching, and dyeing for. Do you love Andrea Mowry's "Weekender" or have a case of "second sock syndrome"? Want to hear about frogging lots of knitting and rumpeling those threads? Tune in as Rumpel encourages Frog to finish that second sock at

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00:54:05

What Do Crafty Pirates Love? Yaaaaaarrrrrn!

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/08/12

It's all about pirates for this episode...and lions? Learn about pirate fashion, some Cape Cod lore, famous wrecks & ransoms and how a lion plays a role in pirate mythology! Plus, Rumpel and the Frog give updates on their works in progress as well as a few other pirate-y recommendations. Interested in amazing pirate art doll-making or a visit to a pirate museum containing real pirate treasure? Tune in to hear about pirates and what we love the most: YAAAAARRRRRN! --- Send in a voice message:

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00:16:14

Mirror Mirror: Bounty of the Sea

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/08/05

In this mini cast Frog & Rumpel take you on an underwater adventure to discover the wondrous sea bounties! Learn about some surprising and truly precious marine-derived fibers and dyes. From seaweed and mollusks to cephalopods and other mysteries of the deep, come explore the last frontier with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/no353l5/message

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01:09:24

Not Your Little Mermaid

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/07/29

That’s right, we’re all about the mermaids this week, but not that mermaid. In this episode Frog & I serve up some fascinating tales about the possible origins of mermaids, creatures that you’re likely to see in the wild who’ve been mistaken for merfolk and a good helping of Japanese mere-lore. We’ve also got some knitting, crochet and dyeing adventures to share too! Interested in working up some mer-inspired projects? We’ve got you covered there! Oh, and we announce the winner of the Feza

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00:20:42

Mirror Mirror: Frog and The Kangaroo Dyer

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/07/22

In this bonus episode, you'll meet Gail Callahan, also known as the Kangaroo Dyer. Gail is a lifetime fiber and textile artist, and most recently she served as the dyer for Webs America’s Yarn Store in Northampton, Massachusetts. The Frog and Kangaroo first met a few summers back when Frog took a weekend workshop on color theory with Kangaroo. That’s when Frog was first introduced to the Kangaroo’s amazing book Hand Dyeing Fleece and Yarn and her unique tool, The Original Color Grid. Listen in to

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01:02:41

The Snoozing Spinner

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/07/15

In this episode you’ll hear about variations in Sleeping Beauty’s tale. How does one even prick herself on a spindle anyway? Splinter or spindle? You’ll find out about some logistical issues and some interesting thematic elements concerning this dreaming damsel. Tune in for some fiber-related history, etymology, the true cause of the Trojan War, and the true cause of Beauty’s long beauty-rest. We think we figured it out, and we also have lots of interesting tidbits about the craft of spinning. Not

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00:16:32

Mirror, Mirror: Briar Rose

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/07/08

Mirror, mirror, on the wall… ohh, oops, wrong tale… Anyways, this Mirror, Mirror, Mini-Cast explores one version of the Sleeping Beauty fairytale as re-told by Rumpel. All ages can gather ‘round to listen to this re-telling of Briar Rose, originally from “Household Stories Collected by The Brothers Grimm, Volume 1”. Some liberties were taken in Rumpel’s interpretation and delivery of this Sleeping Beauty tale, but it stays on track to the overall story. If you’d like to read the original text it was

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00:47:31

Good Luck Charms & Charming Stitches

Rumpel and the Frog ·

2020/06/26

In our first full episode learn about charms, amulets, talismans, and the etymology of these magical words! We'll be discussing everything about luck--both the good kind and the bad kind-- including why people may carry a lucky rabbit's foot or why folks sometimes knock on wood. We will share what's in progress on our knitting needles and what we've proudly finished. Plus, we've included some great ideas for crocheted, knitted, beaded, or quilted projects connected to our theme of "lucky charms."

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