Is anyone else out there a big fan of Brenda Dayne and Cast-On? Seriously… That podcast is such food for my creative spirit. The thoughtful essays.. the music… the themes… I savor every minute.

I save each podcast in a (sort of ) ritual kind of way. I know when I will be in the studio for a long session that runs into the wee hours of the morning. I open up my laptop, Phyllis. I open my iTunes and download the latest episode. Brenda’s voice comes on and we are off.

Well… Imagine how flattered I was when she asked me to develop 2 colorways for her most recent pattern the “Brother Amos” socks! I was so psyched for the creative challenge.

May I present “Hellfire”:

and her smoldering cousin “Brimstone”:

Brenda is knitting up the socks now and has decided to release the pattern as a “thank-you” to folks who donate to Cast-On and keep the podcast alive and well..

Ok. I have decided to sweeten the pot. I will put my yarn where my ears are. Ok… scratch that. Here is the deal.

For every skein of “Hellfire” and “Brimstone” purchased I will donate 5.00 to Cast-On. If you buy the set I will donate 8.00. Not kidding.

If you love “Cast-On” as much as I do and you want to keep listening… donate!

AGAIN… The pattern is not available yet. Keep listening to Cast-On for the release date.

The yarns, however, are. Pre-order yours today and get this party started!

C’mon folks… are you ready to Cast-ON???

* edited to add: you have to donate to Cast-On on their donation page to receive the PDF of the pattern (which is not released just yet). I am making a donation on behalf of C*EYE*BER Fibers through the sale of the particular yarns used in the Brother Amos patterns.