The 42nd Stitch Podcast

Quick Health Update: While helping with load out from Stitches West 2022, Kevin managed to dislocate his knee cap. Because of this and other stressors, the past month has been a bit rough… but we're back – and Kevin doesn't need surgery for his knee! Current Productions (2:37) Basic Raglan Pullover Granny Square Couch Blanket Don't Feed the Plants Socks Ethel the Spinning Project Kyanna Vest Subversive Cross Stitch Fisherman Embroidery Project The Shape of a Bay   My Strongest Suit (19:46) Worsted Boxy Paloma Tectonic Boxy Chevrons Events (24:03) April Playlist: Spring is in the Air is now live on TIDAL! Silicon Valley Gay Mens Chorus Concert: Playlist April 23-24 at Santa Clara University Recital Hall Hey Look Me Over (27:26) Ain't Misbehavin' Sources used for research for this segment Wikipedia page on Ain't Misbehavin' Wikipedia page on The Cotton Club Little Known Facts (47:53) Self-care doesn't always look like what you think it is It's DeLovely (51:17) Stitches 2022 Recap Mention of Faria Bakery in Sacramento Mention of Fox and Goose in Sacramento (Home of the delicious Shepherds Pie & Lemon Drop that were mentioned)

Current Productions (1:43) Sup Witches Socks Basic Raglan Pullover Polwarth Pullover Tacit Fingerless Mitts Granny Square Couch Blanket Don't Feed the Plants Socks Ethel the Spinning Project   My Strongest Suit (18:32) Worsted Boxy Paloma Tectonic Musselburgh Sidewinder Slouch Boxy Chevrons Events (20:21) February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Hey Look Me Over (23:04) Phantom of the Opera – Available on BroadwayHD! Little Known Facts (45:28) Bandwidths Fluctuate Explanation of Spoon Theory It's DeLovely (51:07) Escape to Santa Cruz Mention of Hart's Fabric

Current Productions (1:49) Sup Witches Socks Mention of Tutorial for Long Tail Tubular Cast On Wildcat Socks Basic Raglan Pullover Polwarth Pullover Granny Square Couch Blanket   My Strongest Suit (10:21) Worsted Boxy Hearthstone Paloma Tectonic Starting Point Musselburgh Events (12:16) February Playlist: Black Excellence is now live on TIDAL! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group Hey Look Me Over (16:30) Porgy and Bess available on BroadwayHD References Wikipedia Page on Porgy and Bess Wikipedia Page on Audra McDonald Link to clip of Audra McDonald singing Lift Every Voice and Sing Little Known Facts (38:26) When things feel overwhelming, take a beat! It's DeLovely (42:35) The Gilded Age Link to Broadway.com article about Broadway Actors in The Gilded Age

Current Productions (1:55) Zooming along on the Basic Raglan Pullover Measured the swatch for the Polwarth, waiting for needles to arrive. Knocked out another row on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Finished the first of the ‘Sup, Witches 2nd sock has been cast on. Finished binding off the Herbivore! The ends are woven in, just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed! Mention of Oink Pigments My Strongest Suit (10:24) Musselburgh Tectonic Hearthstone Worsted Boxy Paloma Events (11:15) Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Link to VaxYes Sock Madness March 1, 2022 through late May. RAVELRY LINK to the Sock Madness Forever Group Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast Hey Look Me Over (18:13) An American In Paris – Available on BroadwayHD Link to the 1951 original film of the same title Link to the New York Philharmonic's recording of An American in Paris References Wikipedia page for An American in Paris the musical Little Known Facts (45:06) The most effective way to do it, is to do it. It's DeLovely (50:41) Cherry Blossoms are starting to appear on the trees!

Current Productions (1:38) Granny Square Couch Blanket Sup Witches Socks Subversive Cross Stitch from Junebug and Darlin Wildcat Socks Swatched for Basic Raglan Pullover by Joji Locatelli (Ravelry Link) Swatched for Polwarth by Ysolda in Neighborhood Fiber Company's Capital Luxury Sport in Cooper Circle Mention of the Men's Sailing Sweater Started Prep work for Green Camp Shirt – Simplicity S9157 Mention of the Kitchen Towel Project Herbivore Shawl My Strongest Suit (15:38) Starting Point Tectonic Worsted Boxy Paloma Boxy Chevrons Events (17:26) January Playlist: Overtures! 2021 In Memoriam Playlist Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (18:44) 42nd Street – Available on BroadwayHD! References Wikipedia page on 42nd Street Little Known Facts (40:19) Setting yourself up for success with your sewing Swedish Tracing Paper It's DeLovely (44:26) Treat Yourself!

Current Productions (1:39) Progress on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Worked on the Herbivore Shawl, pattern by Stephen West yarn is LolaBean Yarn Silk Bean Finished the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda My Strongest Suit (11:41) Hearthstone Pullover Black Boxy Tectonic Events (13:05) January Playlist: Overtures! 2021 In Memoriam Playlist Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (16:56) Camelot (available on BroadwayHD) References Camelot the Musical Wikipedia Page Julie Andrews Wikipedia Page Robert Goulet Wikipedia Page Little Known Facts (45:10) Turning “I Can't Do That” into “Maybe I Can” It's DeLovely (48:35) Becoming Reacquainted with Dungeons and Dragons

Current Productions (1:42) Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda Finished the first, cast on the second of the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the ‘Sup Witches Socks Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin Information on the history of the Pink Triangle Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket A little progress on the Bundled in Brioche but now it is on pause because of a dropped stitch. My Strongest Suit (11:55) Paloma Pullover Hearthstone Pullover Black Boxy Sidewinder Slouch Events (13:21) January Playlist: Overtures! 2021 In Memoriam Playlist Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (17:36) Grease 2016 Grease Live Technical facts regarding Grease the musical sourced from the Wikipedia Page on the musical. Little Known Facts (43:32) My technique for avoiding second sock syndrome A Trip to the Library (44:37) Icelandic Mittens: 25 Traditional Patterns Reimagined by Gudrun Hannele Henttinen It's DeLovely (50:28) Resetting and Refreshing

Current Productions (1:57) Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda Resumed progress on the Wildcat Socks, pattern by Ana Campos Progress on the ‘Sup Witches Socks Spent some time doing some subversive cross stitch from a Junebug and Darlin My Strongest Suit (14:08) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Purple Payne Ranger Cowl Paloma Pullover Musselburgh Hat Events (16:56) December Playlist: Kevin's Christmas Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination Hey Look Me Over (17:59)             Annie!             Correction: the film adaptation of Annie was released in 1982             Link to Annie Live!             Wikipedia page on Annie the Musical             Mention of the NBC TV Show: SMASH Little Known Facts (51:25)             Understudies/Swings don't often get the recognition they deserve             Link to video of Hugh Jackman's curtain speech             Article about famous actors who got their start as an understudy It's DeLovely (56:04)             The Choral Project Concert in conjunction with the San Jose Chamber Orchestra             Youtube Video of Choose Something Like a Star by Randall Thompson

Current Productions (2:10) Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Progress on the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay Progress on the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West Cast on, finished, and gifted a Windschief Hat by Stephen West Cast on the Mussleburgh for Mom, pattern by Ysolda   My Strongest Suit (10:58) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Boneyard Shawl Paloma Pullover Musselburgh Hat   Events (13:11) December Playlist: Kevin's Christmas Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination   Hey Look Me Over (15:06) Tick Tick Boom (Available on Netflix) Link to comprehensive guide to all the cameo appearances in the movie Clip from Sunday in the Park with George It's DeLovely (51:28) The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

Current Productions (1:39) Cast on for the Bundled in Brioche Scarf by Stephen West, in MJ Yarns Silken DK in “Party Punch”, Blue Moon Fiber Arts SilkMo in “Carbon”, Malabrigo Silky Merino in “Black”, KnitPicks Andean Silk in “Olive” Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Finished the Paloma Pullover Swatched and cast on for the Men's Sailing Sweater by Claudia Finlay in Oink Pigments Dapper “Zoot Suit”   My Strongest Suit (10:55) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Boneyard Shawl Starting Point Musselburgh Hat Various Handknit socks   Events (12:51) November Playlist: Thankvember 2021 Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Article about benefits of singing with others Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination   Hey Look Me Over (15:52) Diana: The Musical (Available on Netflix) Mention of review of Memphis from Episode 36 References used for this segment Erin Davie Judy Kaye Diana, the Musical Barbara Cartland Lin Manuel Miranda's Sonnet from the 2016 Tony Awards Little Known Facts (45:09) Do a Row, Do a Task   It's De-Lovely (47:55) Eating more mindfully and moving more

Current Productions (1:36) Progress on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the cuff of the Paloma Pullover Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket A little bit of progress on the Sup Witches Socks   My Strongest Suit (7:38) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Black Boxy Musselburgh Hat Musselburgh Test Hat Various Handknit socks   Events (9:55) November Playlist: Thankvember 2021 Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination   Hey Look Me Over (15:23) Bye Bye Birdie – 1995 film adaptation Mention of the 1960 original Broadway production Mention of the 1963 film adaptation Mention of 42nd Street Mention of Wilson Phillips Mention of Charlotte's Web Additional information on Paul Lynde Facts shared regarding Bye Bye Birdie are all from the Wikipedia page for the musical Little Known Facts (48:10) Cleaning as you go and you have less when you're done! Recipe for Jambalaya It's De-Lovely (49:45) COVID vaccines are now approved for children 5-12! Find a COVID-19 Vaccine near you!

Current Productions (1:46) Progress on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the second sleeve of the Paloma Pullover Started and finished the Musselburgh Test Hat Mention of the Lord Ellesmere Wrap   My Strongest Suit (12:41) Tectonic Sweater Hearthstone Black Boxy Boneyard Shawl Various Handknit socks   Events (15:18) October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination   Hey Look Me Over (17:24) Maja's Swedish Socks by Maja Karlsson Mention of Operation Sock Drawer by The Knitmore Girls   Little Known Facts (37:20) “When did I learn to knit?” from LargePrintKnit on Ravelry.   It's De-Lovely (44:17) Rain!

Current Productions (1:38) Progress on the ‘Sup, Witches Socks Progress on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the second sleeve of the Paloma Pullover Link to Bike Clips   My Strongest Suit (8:02) Tectonic Sweater Sidewinder Slouch Hearthstone Musselburgh Hat Various Handknit socks Mention of the shrunken Payne Pullover   Events (15:32) October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Thankvember 2021from November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021. #thankvember2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Site for California Digital Proof of Vaccination   Little Known Facts (19:09) Travel Tips! Link to headphone splitter   It's De-Lovely (23:17) New York Roundup Mention of Yankee Doodle Dandy starring James Cagney Link to Wikipedia page about George M! the musical Mention of Flaming Saddles

Current Productions (1:45) Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Progress on the Herbivore Shawl First sleeve on the Paloma Pullover is done, wound up throwing caution to the wind and decreasing from the elbow at the rate of two stitches every four rows and LOVE how the revised sleeve turned out. Will repeat for the second sleeve. Finished my Hearthstone Pullover. Need to wash and block, it looks a little big now but hopefully washing and blocking will help it look more Kevin sized. Mention of Victorian Farm and Victorian House of Arts and Crafts Mention of Removeable Stitch Markers for Increases/Decreases   My Strongest Suit (14:09) Tectonic Sweater Aumangea Pullover Musselburgh Hat Lord Ellesmere Stole Various Handknit socks Mention of David the Gnome Youtube Link to title sequence   Events (17:33) October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Indie Untangled October 15, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Hey Look Me Over (19:02) Sunnyvale Community Players production of West Side Story Wikipedia page for West Side Story Mention of Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night Link to California Digital Proof of Vaccination Correction: recordings from the revival production of West Side Story are from the 2009 Revival Cast recording Sextet from Marriage of Figaro Wikipedia page for America from West Side Story (includes links to information on hemiolas and habanera tempo) Youtube link of America from the 1980 revival of West Side Story   Little Known Facts (53:34) Not all superwash yarns are created equally Superwash episode of the Make Good Podcast   It's De-Lovely (56:06) Mom's visit round-up. Mention of the Rosicrucian Museum Mention of the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

Current Productions (1:37) A little progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Sleeves are done for the  Hearthstone Pullover. Raglan decreases are done but I forgot to continue the cable on the outside of the center, so I need to frog back. Coupon code for 25% off Ysolda Teague sweater patterns (valid through midnight on 10/4/2021 on both Ravelry as well as the Ysolda website): 42ndstitch25 Additional but slow progress made on the Herbivore Shawl Progress on the heel increases for the first sock the 'Sup, Witches Socks Mention of the Paloma Pullover   Events (12:54) September Playlist: Broadway Covered! Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Indie Untangled October 15, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: HOME December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Hey Look Me Over (16:15) The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of The Merry Wives of Windsor Link to info on The Merry Wives of Windsor from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Wikipedia page for The Merry Wives of Windsor Mention of Henry IV Part 1 & Part 2 Mention of Henry V   Little Known Facts (33:27) If you don't ask, you'll never know.   It's De-Lovely (39:38) Mom is visiting! Mention of Disney's COCO Link to Dick Cavett interview with Bette Davis  

Current Productions (1:40) Made some progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket   Knit the upper arm of the first sleeve of the Paloma Pullover. Figured out the number of total decreases, just need to sort out the rate of decrease.   Finished the second sleeve of the Hearthstone Pullover, cast on for the second sleeve.   Coupon code for 25% off Ysolda Teague sweater patterns (valid through midnight on 10/4/2021 on both Ravelry as well as the Ysolda website): 42ndstitch25   Additional but slow progress made on the Herbivore Shawl   Made it to the heel increases for the first sock the 'Sup, Witches Socks   Events (16:05) September Playlist: Broadway Covered! Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021 Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021 Indie Untangled October 15, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Hey Look Me Over (18:56) Come From Away – Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Link to Gander, Newfoundland Come From Away Wikipedia page   Little Known Facts (49:54) Say what you mean and mean what you say.   It's De-Lovely (51:20) Kevin's friend from the East Coast is visiting.

Current Productions (1:48) Made some progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Finished the plying (and re-plying) of the Test Skein Spinning Project, now just have to decide on a pattern and math it out in terms of how much fiber to spin. Frogged the sleeves of my Paloma Pullover, will reknit the sleeves on US5 and add shaping to the forearm. Finished the first sleeve of my Hearthstone Pullover, cast on for the second sleeve. Finished the Siren's CAL socks! Cast on a new pair of Vanilla is the New Black Socks in Viv Sock from The Black Squirrel in “ ‘Sup, Witches “ Mention of Jasmin from the Knitmore Girls Podcast My Strongest Suit (16:42) Mussleburgh Hat   Events (17:39) September Playlist: Broadway Covered! Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021 Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021 Indie Untangled October 15, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Hey Look Me Over (20:37) Cinderella starring Camila Cabello and Billy Porter   Mention of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella starring Whitney Houston and Brandi   Little Known Facts (37:56) Check your fuses first   It's De-Lovely (42:16) Quality time with a friend I haven't seen since Stitches West 2020

Current Productions (1:29) Made some progress on the knitting of the Herbivore Shawl Finished spinning the singles for the Test Skein Spinning Project Made it to the heel increases of the Siren's CAL socks Picked up and resumed work on the Hearthstone Pullover. A little bit of progress on the body, but the first sleeve is now past the increases! Finished knitting the Mussleburgh Hat, just needs to be washed, blocked, and photographed. Wikipedia page on the Common Housefly Mention of the Paloma Pullover Water filter pitcher that Kevin uses Mention of Citric Acid Events (16:19) August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My! Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021 Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Kevin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Hey Look Me Over (18:34) ITV's 2015 Production of The Sound of Music Live! Wikipedia page for iTV Interview with the real Maria Von Trapp Mention of the Original Broadway Cast Recording Mention of the 1965 film adaptation Mention of the 1998 Revival Cast Recording Mention of the 2013 NBC Cast recording Mention of the Original Broadway Cast of South Pacific Mention of the Original Cast of Peter Pan starring Mary Martin YouTube Link to discussion regarding the reimagining of Musicals Textbook for the History of American Musical Theatre class Kevin took Little Known Facts (50:48) Don't worry until you know what you're worrying about It's De-Lovely (53:14) Registering for Fall 2021 classes, the light at the end of the tunnel

Current Productions (1:39)             Paloma Pullover             Herbivore Shawl             Test Skein Spinning Project             Siren's CAL socks             Granny Square Couch Blanket             Mussleburgh Hat               Mention of Jasmin from the Knitmore Girls Podcast             Mention of discussion about GRIST from Episode 21 (34:40)             Mention of King of Cups Socks             Mention of Piggy Bank Socks Events (20:59)              August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My!             Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!             Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021             Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021             Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021             Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021             Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Kevin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet   Hey Look Me Over (25:59)             Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 38: Roots and Branches               Information on Lichens from the US Forest Service   Little Known Facts (45:37)             Life's a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.               Mention of Auntie Mame             Mention of Mame             Mention of the Greek philosopher Epictetus   It's De-Lovely (48:30)             Singing and Yarn Shops!               Mention of the Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus               Mention of The Black Squirrel in Berkeley, CA               Article about the physical and mental health benefits of singing in groups.

Current Productions (1:48)             Paloma Pullover             Kitchen Towel Project             Herbivore Shawl             Siren's CAL socks             Granny Square Couch Blanket             Mussleburgh Hat                         Mention of Hart's Fabric in Santa Cruz, CA             Mention of WeeOne's Creations stitch markers   Events (23:10)              August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My!             Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!             Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021             Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021             Stitches at Home: September 11 & 12, 18 &19, 2021             Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021             Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022   Kevin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet   Hey Look Me Over (27:30)             The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Antony and Cleopatra                         Wikipedia page about Antony and Cleopatra               Link to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline   Little Known Facts (42:55)             Sleep on it!   It's De-Lovely (45:44)             Settling into new routines

Current Productions (1:28)             Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore!             Paloma Pullover Amethyst Spinning Project             Piggy Bank Socks             Kitchen Towel Project My Strongest Suit (11:40)             Aumangea Pullover Events (12:37)              August Playlist: Karen and Andrew and Leslie, Oh My!             Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!             Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021             Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021             2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnitGames             Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021             Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Kevin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet             Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast             Youtube Clip from the Opening Ceremonies of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Hey Look Me Over (16:38)             A Night with Janis Joplin Janis Joplin Wikipedia Page             Mention of Odetta             Mention of Bessie Smith             Mention of Nina Simone             Mention of Aretha Franklin             Mention of the Chantels             Link to Bessie starring Queen Latifah Little Known Facts (43:08)             Turning “Have to” into “Get to” It's De-Lovely (45:24)             A Weekend in the Country             Mention of Hog Island Oyster Company

Current Productions (1:31)             Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore!             Paloma Pullover             Chartreuse Spinning Project             Scrap Singles Spinning Project Amethyst Spinning Project             Piggy Bank Socks                         Mention of Morro Fleece Works             YouTube Link to Christian Guessing Paint Colors   My Strongest Suit (11:54)             Boxy Chevrons               Mention of Lisa Frank   Events (15:38)              July Playlist: America is now LIVE             Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!             Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021             Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021             2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnitGames             Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021             Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022               Mention of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast             Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast Kevin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet             Hey Look Me Over (20:03)             Fame the Musical: The 30th Anniversary Tour               Mention of the 1980 film: Fame             Mention of the 2009 film: Fame             Wikipedia page for Fame the Musical             Wikipedia page for the 1980 film: Fame   Little Known Facts (37:20)             There are no mistakes, only lessons.   It's De-Lovely (40:43)             Setting up the Studio!

Current Productions (1:51)             Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore!             Paloma Pullover             Cassavetes Cardigan             Chartreuse Spinning Project #teamsasquatch #tourdefleece2021#device008             Rippled Butt Swhorts #makegoodmaedalong King of Cups Socks             Piggy Bank Socks             Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast             Mention of the Make Good Knitting Podcast from Scratch Supply Co.   My Strongest Suit (14:33)             Boxy Chevrons             King of Cups Socks               Mention of overall shorts from Amazon   Events (17:20)              July Playlist: America is now LIVE             Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!             Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021             Bay Area Fiber Fair June 25 – September 23, 2021             Stitches at Home July 10 &11; 17 & 18, 2021             Fiberworld 2021 July 21 – 25, 2021             Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch #tourdefleece2021             2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnitGames             Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021             Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022             Nightly Met Opera Streams               Mention of the Emma Lazarus sonnet The New Colossus   Hey Look Me Over (23:12)             The Sty of the Blind Pig by Phillip Hayes Dean             Mention of The Shining             Mention of the Murder of Emmett Till   Little Known Facts (30:43)             Painting on a budget   It's De-Lovely (36:38)             A Trip to Santa Cruz!             Mention of Hart's Fabric in Santa Cruz             Mention of The Swift Stitch             Mention of Yarn Shop Santa Cruz            Mention of West End Tap & Kitchen  

Current Productions (2:02)             Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore!             Paloma Pullover             Granny Square Blanket             King of Cups Socks             Cassavetes Cardigan   Events (6:33)              June Playlist: PRIDE! Goes live this weekend!             Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!             Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021             Stitches at Home July 10 &11; 17 & 18, 2021             Fiberworld 2021 July 21 – 25, 2021             Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch #tourdefleece2021             2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnit             Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022             Nightly Met Opera Streams               Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast for training tips!   Hey Look Me Over (10:38)             In the Heights! Streaming on HBO Max through July 5th               Mention of the Broadway Backstory podcast In The Heights (Part 1) and (Part 2)   Little Known Facts (34:07)             Double check those delivery addresses   It's De-Lovely (38:50)             One Year Podcastversary!  

Episode 40: Authentically You Current Productions (1:34)             Note: Project pages do not link to Ravelry anymore!             Paloma Pullover             Granny Square Blanket             King of Cups Socks             Cassavetes Cardigan             Manos del Uruguay Spinning   Events (12:49)              June Playlist: PRIDE! Goes live this weekend!             Kevin's Profile link for Spotify!             Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021             Stitches at Home July 10 &11; 17 & 18, 2021             Fiberworld 2021 July 21 – 25, 2021             Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch #tourdefleece2021             2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnit             Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022             Nightly Met Opera Streams             Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast for training tips! Hey Look Me Over (16:50)             Filmed live performance of the West End Production of Kinky Boots               Kinky Boots Musical Wikipedia Page             Kinky Boots Film Wikipedia Page               Mention of La Cage aux Folles             Mention of Torchsong Trilogy   Little Known Facts (40:35)             Sometimes it's not you, and sometimes you need a break.   What would you like to hear about form!   It's De-Lovely (43:52)             Dinner and a movie!             Dinner was at Shakewell             Mention of the Grand Lake Theatre

Current Productions (1:30) NOTE: PROJECT PAGE LINKS NO LONGER LINK TO RAVELRY!             Paloma Pullover             Granny Square Blanket             King of Cups Socks             Boxy Chevrons             Cassavetes Cardigan   Events (14:53)  June Playlist: PRIDE! is now LIVE             Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 Stitches at Home June 11 -13 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnit Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams   Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast for training tips!   Hey Look Me Over (21:19)             2016 Revival of She Loves Me                         Mention of the 1940 Jimmy Stewart film, The Shop Around the Corner             Mention of the 1949 Judy Garland musical, In the Good Old Summertime                         Video clip of Liza Minelli's film debut             Mention of the 1998 Tom Hanks – Meg Ryan film, You've Got Mail   Little Known Facts (42:15)             Swatching!   It's De-Lovely (46:01)             I'm moving into my own place!

Current Productions (1:20) Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link) Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) Charteuse Spinning Project Junebug and Darlin Queer Cross Stitch Mention of Retzlaff Winery Mention of Morro Bay Fleece Works My Strongest Suit (10:07)             Tectonic Pullover             Mention of Knee Length Overalls from Amazon Events (11:49)  May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE!             Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! June Playlist: PRIDE! Goes live this weekend! Stash Dash 2021 (May 28 – August 31) hosted by the KnitGirllls #stashdash2021 Stitches at Home June 11 -13 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnit Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast for training tips!  Hey Look Me Over (17:53)             2003 filmed stage production of Kiss Me Kate             Mention of DeLovely starring Kevin Kline & Ashley Judd             Link to Lassie Wikipedia page Little Known Facts (36:25)             Procrastinating often takes longer than just getting it done. It's De-Lovely (40:07)             A drive to the coast!

Current Productions (1:26) Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link) Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link) Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link)   Events (11:53)  May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE! Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2021 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 #PanAtheKnitGames Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams   Hey Look Me Over (19:19) Palo Alto Players production of Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty             Available to stream through May 23, 2021   Mention of the Head Start Program Mention of Palo Alto Players   Special thanks to Jasmin Knitmore of the Knitmore Girls Podcast   Little Known Facts (40:48)             Take photos of your knitting to help with color choices.   It's De-Lovely (45:30)             Lunch with Friends! In Person!!

Current Productions (1:23) Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link) Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link) Mom's Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link) Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link)   Mention of Dad's Socks Mention of Dexter's Sweater Mention of my Looped Loop Cowl   Events (18:14)  May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE! Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2021 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams   Mention of The Knitmore Girls Podcast   Hey Look Me Over (24:13) Memphis   Mention of Big Mama Thornton   Correction: Hound Dog was first recorded by Big Mama Thornton, and was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller   Little Known Facts (39:47)             Pack some backup knitting!   It's De-Lovely (41:41)             Making Plans!

Current Productions (1:34) Chartreuse Spinning Project Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link) Herbivore Shawl (Ravelry Link) Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link) Mom's Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link)   Mention of Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) Mention of Dad's Socks (Ravelry Link) Mention of Dexter's Sweater (Ravelry Link)   My Strongest Suit (11:48) Worsted Boxy Aumangea Tectonic   Events (13:13)  May Playlist: For May! is now LIVE! Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2021 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams   Hey Look Me Over (19:56) 2013 Lincoln Center Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel in Concert   Mention of Liliom by Ferenc Molnár Mention of Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs Mention of the 2018 Revival Cast Recording of Carousel Mention of Oklahoma! Mention of State Fair Mention of Flower Drum Song Mention of The King and I Mention of The Sound of Music Mention of the 23rd Psalm   It's De-Lovely (43:02) Extended weekend in San Francisco  

Current Productions (1:23) Paloma (Ravelry Link) Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link)   My Strongest Suit (6:32) Tectonic (Ravelry Link) Black Boxy (Ravelry Link) Aumangea (Ravelry Link)   As well as assorted hand knit socks just most of the week.   Events (10:05)  April Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Patti LuPone is now LIVE! Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls Stitches at Home – May 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 2021 Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 #teamsasquatch 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams   Mention of the Knitmore Girls most recent episode.   Hey Look Me Over (16:46) Allegiance   Mention of Allegiance Interview with George Takei, Lea Salonga, and Telly Leung Mention of They Called Us Enemy by George Takei Mention of the Little Skein Build Empathy Book & Yarn Club   Little Known Facts (34:37) Plan accordingly   It's De-Lovely (37:56) 2nd Vaccination Shot!  

Current Productions (3:14) Paloma (Ravelry Link) Wildcat Socks (Ravelry Link) Reveurs Socks (Ravelry Link) Dad's Socks (Ravelry Link)   Mention of Operation Sock Drawer by the Knitmore Girls Mention of Sock Architecture by Lara Neel   My Strongest Suit (17:54) Tectonic (Ravelry Link) Purple Payne (Ravelry Link) Black Boxy (Ravelry Link) Aumangea (Ravelry Link)   As well as assorted hand knit socks just about every day   Events (20:31)  April Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Patti LuPone is now LIVE! Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams   Hey Look Me Over (26:55) Mend! A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto by Kate Sekules   Mention of the Cast On Podcast   Little Known Facts (36:59) When it comes to names you don't know how to pronounce, just ask!   It's De-Lovely (42:10) Going to the movies!  

Current Productions (1:18) Paloma (Ravelry Link) Wildcat Socks (Ravelry Link)   My Strongest Suit (9:30) Aumangea Pullover (Ravelry Link)   As well as assorted hand knit socks just about every day   Events (10:32)  April Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Patti LuPone is now LIVE! Stitches at Home: April 9-11, 2021 Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 2020 Olympic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL winner is NattyLadyJA! Congratulations!   Mention of Patti Lupone's Memoir   Hey Look Me Over (19:18) Miss Saigon - 25th Anniversary Gala Performance from September of 2014   Mention of the Orignal London Production of Miss Saigon Metion of Puccini's Madame Butterfly Mention of Les Miserables Mention of Miss Saigon Wikipedia Page for more information on controversies with this show.   Little Known Facts (41:00) If it works for kids, chances are it works for grown ups too!   Mention of Chew Necklaces   It's De-Lovely (45:15) Running away to San Francisco for the weekend!   Mention of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Mention of Doctor Gemma's CogKNITive Podcast Mention of the 2Knit Lit Chicks Podcast Mention of Circe by Madeline Miller

Current Productions (1:27) Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link) Paloma (Ravelry Link) Wildcat Socks (Ravelry Link)   My Strongest Suit (10:22) Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link) Aumangea Pullover (Ravelry Link) Purple Payne (Ravelry Link) Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link) Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link) Lady Eleanor Stole (Ravelry Link) Starting Point (Ravelry Link) As well as assorted hand knit socks just about every day   Mention of Scarf Style   Events (15:48)  March Spotify Playlist: A Little Spring in Your Step is now LIVE! April Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Patti LuPone is now LIVE! Stitches at Home: April 9-11, 2021 Stash Dash 2021 hosted by the KnitGirllls Tour de Fleece - June 26 - July 18, 2021 Ravellenic Games July 23 - August 8, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL ends this week. Winner to be announced next week!   Hey Look Me Over (21:32) Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd - 1982 filmed stage production   Mention of Penny Dreadfuls Mention of the review of Sondheim's Putting it Together from Episode 30   Little Known Facts (38:58) Getting the Vaccine!   Mention of Dr. Gemma of the CogKnitive Podcast  

Current Productions (4:45) Re-cast on for the Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Espace Tricot in Lady Dye Yarns Superwash DK in “Georgia Pecan”  More progress on the Boxy Chevrons Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” and “Gasoline” with Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” as the accent color. Some decent progress on the Wildcat Socks (Ravelry Link) by Ana Campos in LolaBean Yarn Co. Wax Bean in “The City So Nice They Named it Twice”  Mention of Operation Sock Drawer (available at Hicklebee's) My Strongest Suit (14:35) Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link) Aumangea Pullover (Ravelry Link) Purple Payne (Ravelry Link) Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link) Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link) Lady Eleanor Stole (Ravelry Link) As well as assorted hand knit socks just about every day Events (17:28)  March Spotify Playlist: A Little Spring in Your Step is now LIVE! Stitches at Home: April 9-11, 2021 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Nightly Met Opera Streams Lincoln Center: Private Reels Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL January 1st – March 31st Hey Look Me Over (22:36) Stephen Sondheim's Putting it Together Little Known Facts (41:08) Accountability

Current Productions (1:29) Almost done with the foot of  Dad's Socks (Ravelry Link) in HueLoco's “Grey Cuckcoo Silkie Rooster” set from the Backyard Chicken Collection Finished the first of the Reveurs Socks (Ravelry Link) by Cheryl Eaton from the Operation Sock Drawer Book in Little Skein in the Big Wool Smooth Sock “Swing Left” Cast on for the Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Espace Tricot in Lady Dye Yarns Superwash DK in “Georgia Pecan” Had to rip back the 4inches of collar because it was supposed to be 1x1 twisted rib instead of just 1x1 rib Made some progress on the Boxy Chevrons Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” and “Gasoline” with Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” as the accent color. Mention of Silkie Chickens & Roosters My Strongest Suit (17:13) Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link) Ranger Cowl (Ravelry Link) Purple Payne (Ravelry Link) Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link) Looped Loop Cowl (Ravelry Link) As well as assorted hand knit socks just about every day   Events (26:48)  March Spotify Playlist: A Little Spring in Your Step is now LIVE! Stitches at Home: March 13 & 14, 20 & 21 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL January 1st – March 31st Hey Look Me Over (32:04) Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical!  Mention of MTV's broadcast of Legally Blonde (Free!) Mention of Bullets Over Broadway movie Bullets Over Broadway Original Broadway Cast Recording Little Known Facts (48:53) Make Mending Note Cards for your FO's - Purloined from the Knitmore Girls: Episode 26 Special thanks to Brenda Dayne of the Cast On Podcast for airing my promo!

Current Productions (1:24) Continued working on the foot of Dad's Socks (Ravelry Link) in HueLoco's “Grey Cuckcoo Silkie Rooster” set from the Backyard Chicken Collection Progress on of the Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link) #42ndStitchONWKAL in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Polwarth Silk DK in “Pesto”  Almost finished the first of the Reveurs Socks (Ravelry Link) by Cheryl Eaton from the Operation Sock Drawer Book in Little Skein in the Big Wool Smooth Sock “Swing Left” Cast on for the Wildcat Socks(Ravelry Link)in Lola Bean Yarn Co. Wax Bean in “The City So Nice They Named it Twice” Swatched for the Paloma Pullover (Ravelry Link) by Espace Tricot in Lady Dye Yarns Superwash DK in “Georgia Pecan” Finished the Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link) photographs to come later this week. My Strongest Suit (14:46) Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link) Aumangea (Ravelry Link) Purple Payne (Ravelry Link) Sidewinder Slouch (Ravelry Link) Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link) As well as assorted hand knit socks every day Events (16:42)  March Spotify Playlist: A Little Spring in Your Step goes LIVE on March 6, 2021 Stitches at Home: March 13 & 14, 20 & 21 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL January 1st – March 31st Hey Look Me Over (20:10) Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill starring Audra McDonald NPR link about the origins of Strange Fruit Mention of The United States vs. Billie Holiday Correction: Andra Day was not only nominated, but also WON the Golden Globe  for her portrayal of Billie Holiday. Mention of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Mention of Bessie Little Known Facts (34:03) Apologizing

Current Productions (1:37) Turned the heel & now working on the foot of  Dad's Socks (Ravelry Link) Progress on of the Hearthstone Pullover (Ravelry Link) #42ndStitchONWKAL  Moved on to sleeve island for the Tectonic Pullover (Ravelry Link)  More progress on the body of the Boxy Chevrons (Ravelry Link) Cast on for the Reveurs Socks (Ravelry Link) by Cheryl Eaton from the Operation Sock Drawer Book   My Strongest Suit (22:14) Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link) Aumangea (Ravelry Link) Purple Payne (Ravelry Link) Starting Point (Ravelry Link) Shockwave (Ravelry Link)  Sidewinder Slouch (Ravelry Link) Ranger Cowl (Ravelry Link) As well as assorted hand knit socks   Events (30:55)  February Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Melanated & BIPOC Voices is now LIVE!  Stitches at Home: March 13 & 14, 20 & 21 Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 SBMT eStudio has events ongoing throughout the month Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL January 1st – March 31st   Mention of the movie CAMP Mention of SBMT's production of Rachel Mention of SBMT's production of Pride and Prejudice   Hey Look Me Over (38:07) Neighbors by Arkady Loekum starring Cicely Tyson, Raymond St. Jacques, Jane Wyatt,  and Andrew Duggan   Mention of Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Mention of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman   Little Known Facts (45:04) You have to start things in order to be able to finish them.

Current Productions (1:30)          Made some progress on Dad's Socks          Picked up and got some work done on Mom's Looped Loop          Some progress on the body of the Hearthstone Pullover #42ndStitchONWKAL          Moved on to sleeve island for the Tectonic Pullover           More progress on the body of the Boxy Chevrons Resumed work on Dexter's Sweater, about halfway done with sleeve decreases for the second sleeve          Washed Yarn for the Breakwater Hat (Ravelry Link)#42ndStitchONWKAL   Mention of Operation Sock Drawer Book by the Knitmore Girls My Strongest Suit (20:46)          Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link)          Aumangea          Purple Payne          Starting Point (Ravelry Link)          Hand Knit Socks   Events (26:07)           February Spotify Playlist: Celebrating Melenated & BIPOC Voices is now LIVE!          Stitches West 2021 has been cancelled          Stitches at Home: March 13 & 14, 20 & 21          Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022          SBMT eStudio has events ongoing throughout the month          Open A New Window KAL #42ndstitchONWKAL January 1st – March 31st   Mention of SBMT's production of Rachel Mention of SBMT's production of Pride and Prejudice   Hey Look Me Over (29:00)          Nordic Knits with Birger Berge – Trafalgar Square Publishing   Little Known Facts (45:56)          Use the best yarn you can afford

Current Productions (1:17) Working on the back hem of the Tectonic Sweater by Emily Greene in Leading Men Fiber Arts West End in “Heathers” Progress on the body of the Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” & “Gasoline”. Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” is the Accent Pop at the end of each sleeve. Progress on the Socks for Dad in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco Spinning Romney Fleece with Firestar from Morro Fleece Works on the Device from Questionable Origins Mention of Retzlaff Winery Mention of Morro Fleece Works My Strongest Suit (11:15) Worsted Boxy (Ravelry Link) Pride Socks Aumangea Pullover  Purple Payne  Green Wax Cap (Ravelry Link) Drumlin Cardigan (Ravelry Link) (Sad Holes!!) Lord Ellesmere Entrelac Stole (Ravelry Link) Boneyard Shawl (Ravelry Link) Mention of Erin Lane Bags Digital Planner Events (20:54) February Playlist: Celebrating Melanated & BIPOC Voices is now LIVE! Stitches at Home March 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been cancelled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6  SBMT eStudio has events ongoing throughout the month Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st Mention of SBMT's Production of Rachel Hey Look Me Over (23:24) The Last 5 Years produced by Palo Alto Players (available to stream through Feb 14) Little Known Facts (35:19) It's Just Knitting

The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman Inauguration BROADWAY! Seasons of Love/Let the Sunshine In Kristin Chenoweth's Homage to Kamala Harris Bridgerton the Musical Docu-Interview with Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear Mention of Ratatouille the Musical (YouTube Link) Current Productions (8:50) Cast on and almost done with the body of the Tectonic Sweater by Emily Greene in Leading Men Fiber Arts West End in “Heathers” More progress on the body of the Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” & “Gasoline”. Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” is the Accent Pop at the end of each sleeve. Spinning Romney Fleece with Firestar from Morro Fleece Works on the Device from Questionable Origins Mention of Retzlaff Winery My Strongest Suit (17:58) Worsted Boxy Pride Socks Aumangea Pullover  Looped Loop Cowl Armley Beanie (Ravelry Link) Events (20:55) February Playlist: Celebrating Melanated & BIPOC Voices is now LIVE! Stitches at Home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been cancelled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6  SBMT eStudio has events ongoing throughout the month Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st Hey Look Me Over (25:20) SBMT's Production of Rachel by Angelina Weld Grimke Youtube Link for more information on Angelina Weld Grimke Mention of Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Little Known Facts (36:29) Hushing the Heckler

Mention of the Knitmore Girls Podcast Reach out to your representatives - Find Your Representative & US Senate Contact Info   Current Productions (3:34) More progress on the body of the Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” & “Gasoline”. Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” is the Accent Pop at the end of each sleeve. More progress on the body of the Hearthstone Pullover by Ysolda Teague from a collection of sweaters by Tin Can Knits, yarn is Polwarth Silk from Lisa Souza in “Pesto” #42ndStitchONWKAL Picked up and worked on the Socks for Dad in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from HueLoco. Pattern is the Dyad Top Down Sock (Ravelry) from Sock Architecture by Lara Neil Finished the knitting but need to block and photograph the Moebius Cowl in Lemonade Shop Yarns Classic DK “Oh, A Gay Raccoon Can't Have Babies?!” #42ndstitchONWKAL   Mention of Lady Dye Yarns Mention of Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts   My Strongest Suit (16:07) Worsted Boxy Pride Socks Aumangea Pullover  Lord Ellesmere Stole Treppenviertel Cowl   Mention of Scarf Style   Events (19:45) January playlists are now LIVE: New Year, New Opportunities Await and 2020: In Memoriam, for additional playlists be sure to follow 42nd Stitch Kevin SBMT eStudio events throughout the month including RACHEL (January 29 & 30) Stitches at Home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been cancelled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6  Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st   Hey Look Me Over (23:33) Kinky Boots on Broadway HD Amazon Link Mention of the 2006 film of the same name   Little Known Facts (36:48) Routines! Mention of article from Psychology Today regarding Routines

Stress Management Basics from the CogKNITive podcast   Current Productions(5:23) Steadling working on the body of the Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” & “Gasoline”. Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” is the Accent Pop at the end of each sleeve. Cast on and started working on the body of the Hearthstone Pullover by Ysolda Teague from a collection of sweaters by Tin Can Knits, yarn is Polwarth Silk from Lisa Souza in “Pesto” #42StitchONWKAL Made some progress on thestockinette Moebius Cowl in Lemonade Shop Yarns Classic DK “Oh, A Gay Raccoon Can't Have Babies?!” #42ndstitchONWKAL Working on the second sleeve for Dexter's Sweater using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the  Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd.    Mention of Bike Clips for managing your knitting projects   My Strongest Suit (14:32) Worsted Boxy Pride Socks Aumangea Pullover  Lord Ellesmere Stole Starting Point   Mention of Scarf Style   Events (17:20) January playlists are now LIVE: New Year, New Opportunities Await and 2020: In Memoriam SBMT eStudio events throughout the month including RACHEL (January 29 & 30) Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches at Home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6  Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st   Hey Look Me Over (20:59) Billy Elliot  on Broadway HD - Amazon Link Mention of Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Jesus Christ Superstar   Little Known Facts (38:42) “The most effective way to do it, is to do it” - Amelia Earhart

Current Productions (1:55) Progress on the Herbivore Shawl by Stephen West in Lola Bean Yarn Co's Silk Bean in “Diptera”  Made some more progress on Mom's Looped Loop Cowl by Kristen Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray” Picked up stitches and started working on the Boxy Chevrons by Susanne Somer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock in “Ice Cream Truck” & “Gasoline”. Oink Pigments Mystic in “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” is the Accent Pop at the end of each sleeve. Swatched for the Hearthstone Pullover by Ysolda Teague from a collection of sweaters by Tin Can Knits, yarn is Polwarth Silk from Lisa Souza in “Pesto” #42StitchONWKAL Cast on for a stockinette Moebius Cowl in Lemonade Shop Yarns Classic DK “Oh, A Gay Raccoon Can't Have Babies?!” #42ndstitchONWKAL Finished the first sleeve of the  Payne Pullover  by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple.”    Mention of the Cat Bordhi Moebius Cast On Mention of Bike Clips to make your unwieldy knitting projects a little easier    My Strongest Suit (15:25) Worsted Boxy Pride Socks Aumangea Pullover  Payne Pullover             Events (16:23)  January playlists are now LIVE: New Year, New Opportunities Await and 2020: In Memoriam #Grinchalong2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls ends January 6 SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches at Home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6  Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st   Hey Look Me Over (20:12) Boys Knits by Katya Frankel - Cooperative Press $16.95   Little Known Facts (34:40) Yarn Substitutions using Grist

Current Productions (1:30) Finished the first sleeve of the  Payne Pullover  by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple.”  Progress on the Herbivore Shawl by Stephen West in Lola Bean Yarn Co's Silk Bean in “Diptera”  Finished spinning the first single of the Manos del Uruguay project on the wheel I'm trying out. Wheel is The Device from Questionable Origins. Fiber is Manos del Uruguay Ultra Fine Merino. Made some progress on Mom's Looped Loop Cowl by Kristen Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray”   My Strongest Suit (11:25) Worsted Boxy Pride Socks Aumangea Pullover              Events (13:44)  December Spotify Playlist: Merry and Light is now available!  January Spotify Playlist: TWO playlists will be released the weekend of January 1, 2021 #Grinchalong2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls ends January 6 SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches at Home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6  Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st   Hey Look Me Over (22:15) Netflix productions of The Boys In the Band directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Ryan Murphy & The PROM directed by Ryan Murphy (not Ryan Reynolds as mentioned in the episode) Mention of film adaptation of Annie Get Your Gun Mention of Dallas Buyers Club   Little Known Facts (45:48) Kindness, Gratitude, and Compassion cost nothing.

Current Productions (1:54) More progress on Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Still working on the leg of the second sock. Almost done with the first sleeve of the  Payne Pullover  by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple.”  Progress on for Mom's Looped Loop Cowl pattern by Kirsten Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray” Progress on the Herbivore Shawl by Stephen West in Lola Bean Yarn Co's Silk Bean in “Diptera”  My Strongest Suit (9:18) Worsted Boxy Aumangea Pullover Pride Socks Ranger Cowl Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole (Ravelry Link) Beeswax Hat (Ravelry Link) Urchin Hat (Ravelry Link) Various other Vanilla is the New Black Socks (Ravelry Link) Mention of Scarf Style Events (15:03) December Spotify Playlist: Merry and Light is now available! Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls  December 1 - January 6, 2020 - #GRINCHALONG2020 SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways.  Mention of the SBMT Director's Panel Discussion Stitches West 2020 has officially been cancelled. Open A New Window KAL #42ndStitchONWKAL January 1st - March 31st Mention of Mame Hey Look Me Over (22:23) PomPom Quarterly #35 Winter 2020  Mention of Stephen West's Painted Bricks Shawl (Ravelry Link) Little Known Facts (43:30) Instead of a To-Do list, make a Tah-Dah List!    

Tur-caken tutorial Tur-caken photos! Current Productions (5:45) More progress on Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Cast on for second sock, through the cuff ribbing, now working on the leg.. Still working on the body of the  Payne Pullover  by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple.” Working on the ribbing at the bottom of the body, and then on to the sleeves! Still working on the second sleeve of Dexter's Sweater. Using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the The Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd. Currently on the prowl for puppy ribbon & buttons. A little progress on for Mom's Looped Loop Cowl pattern by Kirsten Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray” Cast on for the Herbivore Shawl by Stephen West in Lola Bean Yarn Co's Silk Bean in “Diptera”  Mention of the Clapotis from Knitty Fall 2004 My Strongest Suit (19:25) Worsted Boxy Aumangea Pullover Pride Socks Ranger Cowl Looped Loop  Urchin Hat (Ravelry Link) Various other Vanilla is the New Black Socks (Ravelry Link) Events (24:29) December Spotify Playlist: Merry and Light is now available! Thankvember Spotify Playlist is still available. Thankvember 2020 - #THANKVEMBER2020  Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls begins December 1 - January 6, 2020 - #GRINCHALONG2020 XRX Stitches at Home: December 5, 6, 12, 13 Stitches West 2020 has officially been cancelled. SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways.  Mention of I Am a Camera Hey Look Me Over (34:12) 2017 Broadway Production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn starring Bryce Pinkham and Corbin Bleu,and Megan Sikora Mention of the original 1942 film of the same name Mention of the 1954 film White Christmas Mention of the Broadway Production of White Christmas. Cast recording can be found here Mention of She Loves Me and Mame Mention of High School Musical Little Known Facts (48:22) When in doubt, read it out loud.  

Current Productions (1:22) More progress on Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Finished the first sock with some difficulty with the toe decreases, still need to cast on for second sock.   Still working on the body of the  Payne Pullover  by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”    Finished the first sleeve. Using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the The Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd   Progress on for Mom's Looped Loop Cowl pattern by Kirsten Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray”   My Strongest Suit (14:56) Worsted Boxy Aumangea Pullover Pride Socks Boneyard Shawl (Ravelry Link) Treppenviertal Cowl Starting Point (Ravelry Link) Beeswax Hat (Ravlery Link) Various other Vanilla is the New Black Socks (Ravelry Link)    Events (24:07) Thankvember Spotify Playlist  December Playlist to be released 11/27/2020 Thankvember 2020 - #THANKVEMBER2020  Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls begins December 1 - January 6, 2020 - #GRINCHALONG2020 XRX Stitches at Home: December 5, 6, 12, 13 SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways.   Hey Look Me Over (30:35) 2018 West End Filmed Production of Funny Girl Youtube video of Fanny Brice Mention of the 1964 Original Broadway production of Funny Girl Mention of the 1968 film adaptation of Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand Mention of the 1968 film The Lion in Winter starring Katharine Hepburn    Little Known Facts(42:50) Hitting the Pause Button  

Current Productions (3:01)   More progress on Christmas Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Finished gusset decreases, now working on the foot.    Finished the yoke increases & dividing for the arms, now working on the body of the  Payne Pullover  by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”    Finished the body of Dexter's Christmas Sweater, now about halfway done with the first sleeve. Using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the The Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd   Mention of the The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns by Ann Budd Mention of the The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd   Cast on for Mom's Looped Loop Cowl pattern by Kirsten Johnstone in Oink Pigments Mystic in “Thats a Moray”   My Strongest Suit (12:16)   Aumangea Pullover   Worsted Boxy   Pride Socks   Ranger Cowl   Various other (Ravelry Link) Vanilla is the New Black socks   Events (21:20)   Thankvember Spotify Playlist    Thankvember 2020 - #THANKVEMBER2020    Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls begins December 1 - January 6, 2020 - #GRINCHALONG2020   XRX Stitches at Home: December 5, 6, 12, 13   SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways.   Hey Look Me Over (28:10) Color Cables by Andi Smith Cooperative Press   Little Known Facts (36:18) There is No Wrong Way to Cut a Tomato  

Current Productions (1:43)   More progress on Christmas Socks for Dad, using the Dyad Top Down pattern from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Through the heel and now currently working on the gusset decreases.   Slow but steady progress on the Payne Pullover  by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple” currently working on the yoke increases.    Cast on for Dexter's Christmas Sweater using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Sweater is a top down striped raglan cardigan knit with steeks knit out of the  Knitters Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters by Ann Budd.    Continuing progress on the emPower People cowl by Casapinka Designs in Malabrigo Rios “Pearl Ten”   FINISHED the Ranger Cowl by Michael Vloedman using Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Midnight Sky”. Blocked & Seamed…just need to photograph this week.   My Strongest Suit (12:16)   Aumangea Pullover   Worsted Boxy   Mention of Schitts Creek on Netflix   Urchin Hat   Various Vanilla Socks   Events (17:18)   November Playlist on Spotify is now available   Thankvember 2020 - #thankvember2020    Grinchalong 2020 hosted by the Knitmore Girls begins December 1 - December 31, 2020   XRX Stitches at Home: December 5, 6, 12, 13   SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways   Hey Look Me Over (23:45) Operation Sock Drawer by The Knitmore Girls (Be sure to ask for an autographed, personalized copy when you place your order!   Little Known Facts (34:00)   Do the next right thing.   Make Them Hear You (37:54) Ballot tracking from BallotTrax    

Current Productions (1:50) Finished the sleeves on the Boxy Chevrons sweater by Susanne Sommer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock “Ice Cream Truck” (MC), “Gasoline” (CC1), and Oink Pigments Mystic  “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” (CC2)   Cast on and working on Christmas Socks for Dad, using a vanilla pattern in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Will likely knit these socks with an afterthought heel and coordinating toe with the mini skeins in the set.    Cast on for the Ranger Cowl by Michael Vloedman using Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Midnight Sky”   Cast on and working on the Payne Pullover  by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”   Pre-planning for a Christmas sweater for the great-nephew Dexter using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Have not settled on a pattern at this time, but will likely be some sort of top-down raglan construction.   Events (15:00) Halloween Craft All the Things #TKGHalloweenCATT – hosted by the Knit Girllls 09/15 – 10/31              #KALloween/#CALloween – hosted by the Knitmore Girls              SBMT Presents: DRACULA 10/30 - 8pm, 10/31 - 7pm   SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways   Hey Look Me Over (20:15)             2014 SF Opera Production of Show Boat   Little Known Facts (38:26)   If you cant find it, try cleaning and organizing Make Them Hear You (43:30)             12 days until election day – VOTE VOTE VOTE! Ballot tracking from BallotTrax