Podcast appearances and mentions of alicia plummer

Welcome back to the 237th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 237th episode we bring you a Duet Review of of Sweet Sorrow, the latest immersive theatrical experience to open in Toronto that's presented by À Toi & Coffee Oysters Champagne. Join Mackenzie Horner and special guest Alicia Plummer, as they discuss the perfect atmosphere this production has set up, how this piece compares to other immersive pieces we've previously covered, and they break down the very intense ending sequence of the show. Sweet Sorrow is playing at Coffee Oysters Champagne (214 King St W Basement Level 1, Toronto, ON M5H 3S6) every Sunday at 6:30pm and 8:30pm until early September 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-sorrow-tickets-1269670491619 This review contains many SPOILERS for Sweet Sorrow. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [10:07] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeatApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Alicia Plummer – Instagram: @itsaliciaplummer // TikTok: hialiciabyealicia Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you'd like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com

Welcome back to the 223rd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 223rd episode we bring you a Duet Review of There is Violence and there is Righteous Violence and there is Death or, The Born-Again Crow, the Governor General's Award-winning play by Caleigh Crow, directed by Jessica Carmichael, co-presented by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Native Earth Performing Arts. Join Ryan Borochovitz and special guest Alicia Plummer, as they discuss carrion birds, oppressive power structures, and using nature's tools to dismantle the master's house. There is Violence … The Born-Again Crow is playing at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander Street, Toronto, ON) until March 29th, 2025. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://buddiesinbadtimes.com/show/there-is-violence/ This review contains many SPOILERS for There is Violence … The Born-Again Crow. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [9:11] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Alicia Plummer – Instagram: @itsaliciaplummer // TikTok: hialiciabyealicia // Women At Plays Festival Tickets (March 28-April 6): https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/50824/ Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won't mind!]; if you enjoy his theatre thoughts, more can be found at https://nextmag.ca/search/borochovitz Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatreIf you'd like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.comCHAPTERS: 0:00 – Intro: Welcome Back, Alicia 2:25 – Pre-Spoiler 9:00 – SPOILERS from here on out 9:21 – (Easily Distracted) Cast Shoutouts 32:15 – Production Elements 34:36 – Animal Transmogrification 40:35 – Chekhov's Gun 46:47 – The REAL Canadian Superstore 55:35 – Indigeneity & Resistance 1:01:15 – (Non-)Concluding Thoughts

Welcome back to the 208th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 208th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Timon of Athens, adapted by James Llewellyn Evans, directed by Max Ackerman, and produced by William Shakespeare & Friends Collective with support of Dandelion Theatre. Join Jillian Robinson and special guest Alicia Plummer as they discuss the power of bookended movement, debate the insertion of contemporary text, and decipher when we invest and when we observe. Timon of Athens is playing at The Theatre Center in The BMO Incubator (1115 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON) until November 17th, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://theatrecentre.org/tickets/?eid=139378 This review contains many SPOILERS for Timon of Athens. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the {10:52} mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson - Instagram @jillian.robinson96 Alicia Plummer - Instagram: @itisaliciaplummer // TikTok: @hialiciabyealicia Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you'd like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquires to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support

Welcome back to the 135th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 135th episode we bring you a duet review of Perceptual Archaeology (Or, How to Travel Blind), written and performed by Alex Bulmer, directed by Leah Cherniak, presented by Crow's Theatre and the Fire and Rescue Team. Join Mackenzie Horner and Alicia Plummer, as they discuss their own travel experiences, the incredible life of blind explorer James Holman, and how one can and should approach travel in different ways. Perceptual Archaeology is playing at the Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw Ave., Toronto, ON) until June 25th, 2023. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/perceptualarchaeology CONTENT WARNING: Perceptual Archaeology touches on the themes of ableism and depression; this review, likewise, speaks directly to these topics. Viewer discretion is advised. Less importantly, this review contains many SPOILERS for Perceptual Archaeology. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:19:33] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists:  Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Alicia Plummer – Instagram: @itsaliciaplummer // TikTok: hialiciabyealicia Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you'd like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support

Welcome back to the 22nd episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 22nd episode we have a new artist interview. This particular conversation was hosted by our Literary Manager and co-producer of all things The Cup Ryan Borochovitz. The artist who took on the hot seat was Toronto-based performer Alicia Plummer. Enjoy as Alicia and Ryan talk about all of the Zoom productions that she has participated in since quarantine began, including 20/20 Quarantine Dreams, Can Lit Can Suck It (Other[ed] Productions), The Laramie Project (littlewoodsmith), A Period Piece (missus productions), and her own Fandom (Northumberland Players). Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies. Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: cohtheatre Follow our panelist at... Facebook: Alicia Plummer (If you don't know her personally, please include a message with your friend request, and don't be offended if she doesn't accept and/or reply.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support

This week's episode is sponsored by:               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.               When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup             Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available       Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.   Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.   Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.   And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit. Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!       On the Needles:(0:59) Gigi finished the second sock of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book, available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments Jasmin has made progress on her (RAVELRY LINK) L’escargot Bleu shawl  She is excited about her Alpenglow Binary BitMarkers (stitch markers). Jasmin also mentions their skein twister.   Gigi is knitting on the second  Pippi Longstocking tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra.  Jasmin (RAVELRY LINK) Barberry Cardigan in Abstract Fiber Rothko in “Saffron”. Jasmin is nearly at the armholes on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam Gigi: working on the afterthought heel of a Xmas sock for myself (RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink, heel and toe in Oink Redrum. Gigi finished (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten Jasmin pulled her (RAVELRY LINK) Philosopher’s Wool Kilim sweater out of the garage and is nearly done with the second sleeve. Gigi: figured out how to Finishuary, without having  a giant pile in her den.  Jasmin swatched for a (RAVELRY LINK) Tornado pullover in LolaBean Yarn Co Pinto Bean DK “Galaxy” Gigi finished last bit of hand sewing zipper on (RAVELRY LINK) Katje  Jasmin swatched for a (RAVELRY LINK) Tectonic pullover in La Bien Aimée’s Aran in “Aimée’s Sweater” Sewed in ends of Katje Hoodie by Cocoknits  (RAVELRY LINK) Jasmin swatched for a sideways fade pullover in Frost Yarn’s DK “Saturated Rainbow” LINK Gigi started the (RAVELRY LINK) funambulus socks from the #operationSockDrawer book  Started the (RAVELRY LINK) Alaska hat   In Stitches:(26:53) Gigi wore (RAVELRY LINK) Jasmin’s boxy Jasmin wore her cashmere (RAVELRY LINK) Mariah hoodie, (RAVELRY LINK) calligraphy cardigan, new hat with giant pom pom Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf, (RAVELRY LINK), Barberry Cardigan  Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl .2 and socks every day  And (RAVELRY LINK) Cat Bordhi’s wristers , (RAVELRY LINK) Pointed Firs shawl , and (RAVELRY LINK) Gran's Hug   Events:(30:22) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. #FinishItFebruary #Fiberuary on instagram Little Skein in the Big Wool book club   Mother Knows Best:(32:38) Positive self talk   When Knitting Attacks:(37:46) Jasmin is miscounting on the barberry Gigi was weaving in ends, noticed that she had neglected to sew in the last bit of the zipper  Also, working on churfirsten socks, on two pattern repeats, she neglected to offset the pattern . Alaska hat has color work, it is hard    Purloined :(41:17) from Dr. Gemma's Cogknitive podcast: Some thing I really like Plastic trays from the teachers store for projects, Dinosaurs, kinetic sand and Fidget monster. Knits in Space:(45:42) You are never too old for blanket forts.   And Sew On: (49:21)  Classes at Cañada continue. The class are recorded. Students can play the recordings and follow techniques step by step, at their own pace. Kenneth D King

This week's episode is sponsored by:                 Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.   Go to HelloFresh.com/10knitmore and use code 10knitmore for 10 free meals, including free shipping!             When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup             Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available       Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.   Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.   Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.   And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit. Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!       On the Needles:(0:48)   Gigi is knitting on the second one of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book (available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments   Jasmin is still working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam Jasmin has made progress on her (RAVELRY LINK) L’escargot Bleu shawl Gigi is knitting on the second  Pippi Longstocking tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra.  Gigi cast on a Xmas sock for herself (RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink, heel and toe in Oink Redrum. Gigi worked on another black sock for Andrew, Jasmin finished the body and 1 ½ sleeves on her (RAVELRY LINK) Barberry Cardigan in Abstract Fiber Rothko in “Saffron”. Gigi gathered knits for Finishuary,  got a basket piled a yard high Jasmin is working on her (RAVELRY LINK) Amber pullover Genevieve worked on the (RAVELRY LINK) Lady Eleanor shawl Jasmin mentions the (RAVELRY LINK) Danger shawl In Stitches:(12:39) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Carli cardigan, (RAVELRY LINK) calligraphy cardigan, (RAVELRY LINK) parkland boxy Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf. Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl 2.0 and socks every day,  (RAVELRY LINK) Cat Bordhi’s wristers, (RAVELRY LINK) Pointed Firs shawl    Events:(25:15) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. #FinishingFebruary #Fiberuary on instagram Mother Knows Best:(26:30) How to fit in knitting with the rest of the day to day family life    When Knitting Attacks:(36:13) Miscounting! On the (RAVELRY LINK) barberry Gigi pulled out the cuff of the socks on a plane.   Finishuary basket is in the other room, out of sight, out of mind  Jasmin suggests Gigi to start color work with the (RAVELRY LINK) Alaska hat Straw into gold:(42:26) Wound skeins, set red silk/merino. Dryer rack! Knits in Space:(47:06) Gigi: FaceTime knitting consultation  And Sew On: (50:48 ) Classes at Cañada College are continuing. The classes are recorded. She loves that, she can go back and follow step by step, at her own pace. Also, there is the textbook to look at.  Jasmin mentions Thai Silks

This week's episode is sponsored by:   Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code knitmore. That’s A-C-O-R-N dot T-V, code knitmore to get your first 30 days for free!               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.             When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup           Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available     Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.   Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.   Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.   And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit. Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!     On the Needles:(0:51) Gigi is knitting the foot of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments   Jasmin mentions her (RAVELRY LINK) match and move shawl Jasmin mentions MAYBE kits for the (RAVELRY LINK) I scream socks from Lolabean Yarn company Jasmin is still working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.” Gigi is knitting on the second set of Pippi Longstocking tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra.  Jasmin finished her Lady Eleanor Shawl from … 2006? Gigi started another black sock for Andrew Jasmin picked up her Barberry Cardigan in Abstract Fiber Rothko in “Saffron”, and finished the back and is nearly finished with one of the fronts. What is the hashtag for February Finishing? Finishing February? Finishuary? Also, Gigi’s (RAVELRY LINK) Diaphanous raglan is swatched  Gigi gathered knits for Finishuary, and got a basket piled a yard high Jasmin started her (RAVELRY LINK) Amber Pullover by Rachel Brockman in Wandering Flock worsted merino in “Cosmic Tye Dye”   In Stitches:(26:23) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Carli cardigan, and the (RAVELRY LINK) Payne 2 Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf, (RAVLERY LINK)  Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl and socks every day  And Cat Bordhi’s wristers, the Mishke and cocoknits Katje hoodie    Events:(31:06) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. Stitches at home is THIS WEEKEND! February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6 #FinishingFebruary? Mother Knows Best:(32:56) Do something your inner teenager would have loved! When Knitting Attacks :(39:13) Easy projects defeat Jasmin Straw into gold:(42:55) Jasmin finished plying the singles from the CVM fleece. Jasmin is still spinning a Sue Reuser Cormo for the orange portion of the Monarch sweater. (7-8 oz down) Jasmin plied the reds merino/silk singles. Knits in Space:(46:30) So many new babies.

This week's episode has been sponsored by:               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.             When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup           Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available     Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.   Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.   Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.   And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.   On the Needles:(0:39) Gigi managed to get the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl blocked Jasmin is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam Gigi is knitting on the heel increases (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments   Jasmin finished the body and the first sleeve of the (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.” Gigi cast on tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK!) Ursina pullover in Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Twilight Brew” Gigi: Cast on a Xmas sock for myself (RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink put in waste yarn and toe in Oink Redrum Gigi blocked, and has ends woven in on Sockhead cowl in teal dyed by Little Red Bicycle Gigi kitchenered Oink diagonal cowl, finished one black sock for Andrew, Also, her (RAVELRY LINK) Diaphanous raglan is ready to be swatched  In Stitches:(15:23) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Mondo cable cardi, (RAVELRY LINK) Classic Cozy Raglan Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf, (RAVLERY LINK) colorblock pullover Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl aland socks every day  And Cat Bordhi’s wristers Mishke and cocoknits Katje hoodie  Events:(22:49) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March  3-6 Mother Knows Best:(27:39) Phone a friend. When Knitting Attacks Jasmin picks up the wrong end of her yarn over and over Straw into gold: Jasmin is mostly finished plying the singles from the CVM fleece. Jasmin is still spinning a Sue Reuser Cormo for the orange portion of the Monarch sweater. (7-8 oz down) Jasmin also finished spinning the reds merino/silk singles. Knits in Space:(41:14) BRIDGERTON!!! And Sew On: (50:45)  Classes at Cañada have started. With the class is recorded everything is good classes or evening gown and French pattern drafting.

This week's episode is sponsored by:               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.             When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup           Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available     Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.   Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.   Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.   And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.       LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.     On the Needles:(0:39) Jasmin loved Amanda Gorman's poetry at the inauguration. Gigi finished the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl. Jasmin is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam Gigi is knitting the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation by Oink Pigments . Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK) Payne pullover by Helena Bristow. She's knit it in Seismic Yarn’s “Llamas in Pajamas” colorway. Gigi is enjoying the (RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a scrap blanket out of leftover sock yarn Jasmin got to the armhole separation on the (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.” Gigi finished knitting socks for Andrew, and she sewed another tentacle on Opus the Octopus. Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK) Ursina pullover in Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Twilight Brew” Jasmin swatched for a sweater in the Dill With It colorway. Gigi cast on a Xmas sock for herself,(RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink She bound off a Sockhead cowl in teal dyed by Little Red Bicycle, and kitchenered a diagonal cowl in Oink pigments, and she is working on a pair of black socks for Andrew.   In Stitches:(11:04) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Tied knots hat, (RAVELRY LINK)Dissent Cardigan Andrew has been wearing his handspun (RAVELRY LINK) Baseball Pullover, (RAVELRY LINK) cashmere Andrew’s watch cap, and his Noro watch cap. Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl and socks every day  And (RAVELRY LINK) Cat Bordhi’s wristers   Events:(14:32) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6 Jasmin was the Mixologist for the Lady Dye's Schitt's Creek kickoff party Mother Knows Best:(18:03) Start your day with some spinning Jasmin mentions Sasha Torres of Sheepspot and Dr Gemma of the Cogknitive podcast    When Knitting Attacks: (21:52) Fighting with the edging on the Flickering shawl. Pulled it out three times.  Decided to put one row ow purl stitches on the right side, before starting the ribbing  Jasmin talks about the MLK/FBI documentary. She also mentions Megashark vs Giant Octopus, and Megashark vs Crocosaurus Straw into Gold:(27:51) Jasmin finished spinning the CVM fleece. She is spinning it in an attenuated woolen CVM on her Majacraft Suzie Pro.  Jasmin started spinning a Sue Reuser Cormo for the orange portion of the Monarch sweater. (4 oz down) Knits in Space:(34:44) Knockoff Specialty’s cookie   And Sew On: (36:45) Looking through patterns for next week's class  Sewing area is neat and ready to go 

This week's episode is sponsored by:   Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code knitmore. That’s A-C-O-R-N dot T-V, code knitmore to get your first 30 days for free!               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.             When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup           Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available     Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.   Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.   Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.   And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.       LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.   On the Needles:(2:40) Gigi's (RAVELRY LINK) Rocky Coast cardigan, is in time out. Jasmin is nearly finished with the first sleeve of her Payne pullover by Helena Bristow. She's knitting it in Seismic Yarn’s “Llamas in Pajamas” colorway. Gigi is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl. She picked up stitches for the border  Jasmin cast on the (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.” Jasmin will put together a Reading list. (link to be added once she makes the list) Gigi mentions Stitch Please Gigi knit to the heel of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments  Gigi is enjoying the (RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a diagonal fringed scrap blanket Jasmin is 2 ½”  inches of sleeve away from finishing Ainur Berkimbayeva’s test knit in Lisa Souza Pyrenees Sport in "Aubergine".  Gigi pinned and basted zipper into Katje Jasmin is going to cast on (RAVELRY LINK) a sockhead cowl for Genevieve. Gigi cast on a Sockhead cowl in teal, from Little Red Bicycle  Gigi finished knitting the socks for Andrew.  She sewed up another tentacle on Opus the Octopus. Jasmin is working on the Gramps cardigan for Sam Gigi: cast on a pair of Xmas socks for herself, Socks on a plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink   In Stitches:(18:51) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK)Tied knots hat, (RAVELRY LINK) Cassidy cardigan, and her (RAVELRY LINK) Calligraphy Cardigan Andrew has been wearing his handspun (RAVELRY LINK) Baseball Pullover, and cashmere (RAVELRY LINK) Andrew’s watch cap. Genevieve has been wearing her (RAVELRY LINK) Coronation cardigan, and her greys/pinks (RAVELRY LINK) playful stripes cardigan Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl and socks every day, and Cat Bordhi’s wristers Gigi gifted some socks and shawls to her college roomie  Events:(23:44) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. #Grinchalong2020 is over. Packing prizes next week. Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6, 2022 Mother Knows Best:(26:06) Dr Gemma talks about managing anxiety on CogKnitive   When Knitting Attacks: (52:43) Churfirsten socks. Gigi started knitting, following instructions for the wrong size  She was fighting with the edging on the Flickering shawl. Rocky Coast cardigan sleeve is too tight. She ripped out the Socks on a Plane and started it leg down  The Marina cardigan has a hole. Jasmin ran out of yarn. Straw into Gold:(56:02) Jasmin is 2 oz away from finishing spinning the CVM fleece. She is spinning it in an attenuated woolen CVM on her Majacraft Little Gem. Planning to spin for the  Monarch sweater. Jasmin talks about the Monarch sweater. Knits in Space:(58:23) Via Kristy Glass Knits Kelly Wearstler's MasterClass and a take away was “let your collections be part of your decor.” So see your house as a living biopic, with lighting in the role of director (“Think about it as a way to guide the eye around a room,” she says), the palette playing the supporting cast of characters (“You need to keep in mind the way colors communicate with each other. There should be a natural dialogue”), and your passions and collections, of course, as the star.     And Sew On: (1:05:13) Star Trek Discovery: President of Nivar gown 

This week's episode is sponsored by:               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     Go to HelloFresh.com/10knitmore and use code 10knitmore for 10 free meals, including free shipping!         When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup             Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available     Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe. Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting. Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details. And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit. Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com     LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels. On the Needles:(0:50) Gigi is working on the sleeves of the Rocky Coast cardigan Jasmin is a few inches of sleeve away from finishing Ainur Berkimbayeva’s test knit in Lisa Souza Pyrenees Sport in "Aubergine". Jasmin talks about the sweater she inherited from Gigi ( It's the SIDEWAYS KNIT TEXTURED PULLOVER #15) Designed by Cindy Polfer) Jasmin mentions her L'Escargot Bleu Shawl Gigi is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl. Gigi finished the (RAVELRY LINK)  Sashay socks from the Operation Sock Drawer book at Hicklebee's   Gigi is enjoying the (RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a diagonal fringed scrap blanket out of leftover sock yarn.    Gigi pinned zipper into (RAVELRY LINK) the Katje Hoodie Gigi is knitting socks for Andrew.  Gigi: Cast on a Xmas sock for myself (RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, IN Peppermint Stick from Oink Also, cast on the (RAVELRY LINK) Sockhead cowl in teal, yarn is Little Red Bicycle (no longer dyeing). In Stitches:(10:33) Jasmin wore her Cassidy cardigan, and her Calligraphy Cardigan, and was reading Unmentionable. Andrew has been wearing his handspun Baseball Pullover Genevieve has been wearing her Hearthstone and her Coronation cardigan The dogs have been wearing Jacqueline Cieslak's Harness-Friendly Dog Sweaters. Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl , a Knitmore 2.0 cowl and socks every day  And Cat Bordhi’s wristers Events:(14:19) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. Happy Birthday Holly call. #Grinchalong2020 ends Jan 6 (today) We mention the new Benedict Cumberbatch Grinch movie Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6 Mother Knows Best:(18:18) Good memories of 2020 When Knitting Attacks: (25:44) Rocky Coast cardigan sleeve is too tight, Gigi frogged it Her Katje cardigan has a hole in the front. Review: (28:33) Star Wars Knits Knits in Space:(49:08) Gigi has been reading The Book of Old Ladies The Fat Squirrel has excellent board game reviews    Short Rows:(54:23) Genevieve is working on a swatch project, and planning future projects And Sew On: (56:22) Gigi: Zipper is hand sewn onto cocoknits cardigan  The octopus has one more leg sewn  Sam’s windbreaker has a zipper pull attached  The sewing area is picked up and inviting 

This week's episode is sponsored by:               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.           When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup       including free shipping.”   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available     Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe. Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting. Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details. And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit. Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com     Planet Loving, Memory Maker, Minimalist, Disruptive Innovator, Traditionalist, and Adventurer. It's a lot of responsibility to place on one brand, but the founder behind LoLo Body's world-class solid moisturizer isn't cracking under the pressure. Instead, she's reinventing self-care, building connections, promoting creative adventures, and working for a sustainable future.   LoLo Body Care has been sponsoring us for years. As twisted as 2020 has been, LoLo Body Care is determined to go beyond handcrafting eco-luscious moisturizers - they're changing the conversation in the indie skincare industry. LoLo Body has evolved beyond waste reduction. They're focused on creating a healthy future through innovation and inspiration by creating processes, products, and packaging regenerative and circular, instead of destructive and linear. They say it's handcrafted, but it really comes from the heart.    Their message for 2021 (besides a healthy future for people, planet, and products). Let's all increase our creative adventures and actively create a planet where the only pandemic is one of kindness.         On the Needles:(0:46) Gigi unearthed two years worth of sock knitting.  Gigi dug up the Rocky Coast cardigan from the UFO bin. Only sleeves and collar are left.  Jasmin finished  the body on her (RAVELRY LINK!) Ursina pullover in Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Twilight Brew” Gigi is knitting on the legs of the (RAVELRY LINK)  Sashay socks from the Operation Sock Drawer book, available at Hicklebee's   Jasmin finished Chewie’s (RAVELRY LINK) Harness Friendly Dog Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak Gigi is enjoying the (RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a diagonal fringed scrap blanket out of leftover sock yarn.   Jasmin is nearly finished with the body in her Payne pullover by Helena Bristow. She's knitting it in Seismic Yarn’s “Llamas in Pajamas” colorway. Gigi finished (RAVELRY LINK) the Xmas socks, which need labels Link for Sock Labels Gigi has started socks for Andrew, they are not a Xmas gift  Jasmin made the world’s largest swatch for Ainur Berkimbayeva’s test knit. Gigi is working on her third(RAVELRY LINK) Treppenviertel out of black Diptera fingering in merino/ silk by Lolabean   Rolling pin  Pippi Longstocking socks Gigi finished Tube  socks for Genevieve out of White Birch yarn in Sunny Day She finished “Bonkers “ socks from a kit, and Gigi cast on Xmas sock for herself .   In Stitches:(25:11) Jasmin wore her Cassidy Cardigan, Bandit Cardigan Andrew has been wearing his handspun Baseball Pullover Genevieve has been wearing her Hearthstone Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl , a Knitmore 2.0 cowl and all kinds of socks  And Cat Bordhi’s wristers   Events:(27:45) Persian winter solstice, Shabe Yalda. Jasmin mentions the Shahnameh, the Kings' Epic The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy.  Lucy Neatby is closing her website LucyNeatby.com by the end of the year, so she can focus on teaching and designing  #Grinchalong2020 ends Jan 6.  We mention the new Benedict Cumberbatch Grinch movie We watched The Christmas Chronicles with Kurt Russell Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6   Mother Knows Best:(36:06) Fill some buckets. Let a dyer know when you get something from them and you love it. Send a delighted unboxing video. Dyers are artists!    When Knitting Attacks: (40:56) Gigi missed and mis-crossed cables on the Sashay sock. She also missed increases. Brioche is hard to fix.   Review:(46:15) This week we review Cowls  by Mina Phillipp Knitting Expat video cast Knits in Space:(54:26) Zoom madeline baking date Decorating Gingerbread cookies Straw Into Gold:(58:01) Jasmin spun 9 oz of attenuated woolen CVM singles on her Majacraft Little Gem. And Sew On: (59:11) Gigi finished the virtual tailoring class at Cañada college. She registered for lingerie, evening gown, and will be auditing French pattern drafting 

This week's episode is sponsored by:     Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code knitmore. That’s A-C-O-R-N dot T-V, code knitmore to get your first 30 days for free!               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.           When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup         including free shipping.”   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available     Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.  Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting. Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details. And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.       Planet Loving, Memory Maker, Minimalist, Disruptive Innovator, Traditionalist, and Adventurer. It's a lot of responsibility to place on one brand, but the founder behind LoLo Body's world-class solid moisturizer isn't cracking under the pressure. Instead, she's reinventing self-care, building connections, promoting creative adventures, and working for a sustainable future.   LoLo Body Care has been sponsoring us for years. As twisted as 2020 has been, LoLo Body Care is determined to go beyond handcrafting eco-luscious moisturizers - they're changing the conversation in the indie skincare industry. LoLo Body has evolved beyond waste reduction. They're focused on creating a healthy future through innovation and inspiration by creating processes, products, and packaging regenerative and circular, instead of destructive and linear. They say it's handcrafted, but it really comes from the heart.    Their message for 2021 (besides a healthy future for people, planet, and products). Let's all increase our creative adventures and actively create a planet where the only pandemic is one of kindness.   On the Needles:(0:43) Gigi is knitting on the legs of the (RAVELRY LINK)  Sashay socks from the Operation Sock Drawer book at Hicklebee's   Jasmin is nearly finished with the body on her(RAVELRY LINK!) Ursina pullover in Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Twilight Brew” Gigi is enjoying the (RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a diagonal fringed scrap blanket out of leftover sock yarn. Gigi finished the Xmas socks. Jasmin is nearly finished with the body of her Payne pullover by Helena Bristow. She's knitting it in Seismic Yarn’s “Llamas in Pajamas” colorway. Jasmin is working on a (RAVELRY LINK) sweater for Sam. Link for Sock Labels Gigi is goingto put labels on the Xmas socks she is giving away Jasmin started her “Go Big or Go Gnome” pullover by Imagine Landscapes in Black Trillium Fibers Lilt Sock. Gigi is working on her third (RAVELRY LINK) Treppenviertel out of black Diptera fingering in merino/ silk by Lolabean  Jasmin finished the cowl section on Chewie’s (RAVELRY LINK) Harness Friendly Dog Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak   Gigi cast on (RAVELRY LINK) Tube socks for Genevieve out of White Birch Fiber Arts yarn in Sunny Day She spent some time on Sunday weaving in ends She also picked up “Bonkers“ socks kit from the bottom of the UFO bin   In Stitches:(24:03) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Cassidy Cardigan Andrew has been wearing his handspun Baseball Pullover Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl , the 3 color cashmere cowl, a Knitmore 2.0 cowl and all kinds of socks, and Cat Bordhi’s wristers   Events:(27:59) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy.  Lucy Neatby is closing her website LucyNeatby.com by the end of the year, so she can focus on teaching and designing  #Grinchalong2020 We mention the new Benedict Cumberbatch Grinch movie Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6   Mother Knows Best:(32:52) The D20 system.     When Knitting Attacks: (39:09) Gigi missed and mis-crossed cables on the Sashay sock. She also missed increases She had no knitting ready to grab and run out the door  Craftsy for $2.49 a year?   Knits in Space:(44:36) Bernadette Banner on YouTube  Straw Into Gold:(40:46) Jasmin spun 7 oz of attenuated woolen CVM singles on her Majacraft Little Gem.   And Sew On: (51:54) Gigi finished the virtual tailoring class at Cañada college, the coats are done ! She signed up for next semester .

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 153 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Lilliput Yarn   Off the Needles I've been working on some design knitting- a worsted weight Tan House Brook hat! Can't wait to share more details soon. On the Needles Worsted Boxy Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Superwash in Solstice Heather  Colorway 26300 Dark blue with tints of black Needles: US 7 & US 8 Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli     Raw Honey Mitts   Yarn: Cloudborn Wool Worsted Twist Colorway 27-003 (charcoal gray) Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) & 7 (4.5mm) Pattern: Raw Honey by Alicia Plummer $4.00 US (knit pattern)   Diego Pattern: Lalylala 4seasons Halloween by Lydia Tresselt- 3 pattern combo, Diego-sugar skull, Frank- Frankenstein monster (already made), Brian is a Zombie with brain exposed (haven't made) Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarn Hook: B (2.25 mm) Cast on for Oisin before Christmas and completely forgot about it!    Dan's 1st Felici Socks Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the 8 Bit Colorway   Winter Storm Hat Pattern: Winter Storm Hat by Gabrielle Vezina Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: King Cole Merino DK in the Irish Navy and Aran (cream) colorways From the Armchair 2018 Year in Review - Knit & Crochet Projects   84 FOs 23 pairs of socks 17 stuffed animals 10 shawls 6 hats ( 6 dishcloths 5 sweaters 4 blankets 3 Christmas Stockings 3 baby toys 2 pairs baby sandals 5 other   40 knit versus 44 crochet 19 things for me (same as 2017)     2018 Podcast/Knit Life in Review- Tune in to hear more 24 episodes Attended Vogue Knitting Live NYC & Rhinebeck Designed + published 2 new patterns: Jean Marie Shawl & Riley Rose Cowl Hosted 3 awesome KALs: Slay the Stash, Splash Pad & Pigskin Party Had a lot of fun with some other craft projects (detailed on the show) KAL News Slay the Stash 2019 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins (purchased before 2019) - and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Official Rules for 2019  Check out the January Post Use and follow #slaythestash2019 on Social Media Slay the Stash Sponsor List- 2019   January- Fish Belly Fiber Works February- KnitCircus Yarns March- Holly Press Fibers April- Fibernymph Dye Works May – Another Crafty Girl  June- Flying Finn Yarns July- Sponsored by WindsweptMonique– yarn TBD August- Knit Style Yarns September- Artistic Lilly  October – Infinite Twist  November- 716 Knit  December –  Hypnotic Yarn Pigskin Party Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. In this Episode: Check out Exclusive item thread!-  something you like? get it now. After Super bowl wont' be available for 6 months. Tune in to see if you won a December participation or Interception prize WIPs Interception- details can be found here. If you have any questions, please post in the Questions Thread.   Events Events in/around New England (or within driving distance) that you may want to check out. 10th Annual Slater Mill Knitting Weekend Fiber Art Marketplace- Pawtucket, RI- January 19 & 20, 10a-5p free admission Vogue Knitting Live New York, January 25-27, 2019 Farm Fiber Days at the Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market January 27 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA (March 3) The Seasonal Color Palette Natural Dye Workshop with Sasha Duerr at the Boston Public Market- February 9th 4 hours class $175 2nd Annual Boston Farm and Fiber Festival: February 10th at Boston Public Market 10a-5p 17th Annual New England Textile Arts Network's Spa Knit and Spin, February 23-25th in Freeport, ME Free Admission Knit North Yarn Crawl, North Shore, MA March 14-17 Contest, News & Notes News: Check out this Commuter Knitting in news  story from CNN   News: Please check out my first knitting pattern of 2019!   Go with the Flo   Would you like to test knit a worsted weight hat for me? PM me on Ravelry!       Life in Focus I talk more about my 2019 plans, 2 major goals, and the habits I'll be employing to help me get there. Other things I keep in mind: Your past is your teacher not your fortune teller (what can you learn from previous attempts, failures etc) What can/what do I need to cut out? We often need to prioritize our goal over other less important things. Get clear about that up front. Think ahead to what challenges you'll face and think about how to get around that. Make a list of my fears. Writing them down helps! Be ok with failure. Learn from it and move on. If I miss one day or one workout or one healthy meal, get right back on track at the next possible opportunity. "Growth is not in perfection, but in quickening your recovery time when you inevitably act contrary to your highest interests." – Neil Strauss How I Track Progress Weekly Evernote Note. List Quarterly, Monthly and Weekly Goals at the top. Then start a To-Do list for the week. The "to-do's" I add can be removed, moved to the next week or completed as I see fit. Plan each week on Sunday, look at the calendar and plot out my open time. Daily journaling of progress I'm making towards my two goals- paired with my existing habit of writing down my daily plan for water/food and movement.   On a Happy Note Had a lovely visit with my dear friend Laura over the New Year's Holiday weekend Watching: The Affair, Season 4. Escape at Dannemore. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Leah Remini; Scientology the Aftermath, Ray Donovan. The Mule (in theater) Purging and clean out after the holidays! New workout area I set up in the cellar! Tree still up! Quote of the Week Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. – Calvin Coolidge   ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/153 If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes. Email me at downcellarstudio@gmail.com   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!        

Bonjour ! Aujourd'hui, on parle des salons Paris Manga et L' Aiguille en Fête et des achats... (heureusement il n'y a pas des salons tous les jours !!) notamment une broderie chez Un chat dans l'aiguille, des écheveaux Urso chez La Maison Tricotée pour un projet de pull de Josée Paquin (Jen) et des patrons chez Pauline Alice. Les projets finis : un pull The Weekender, un bonnet Go! deux designs de Andrea Mowry et un châle Dockside de Alicia Plummer en laines Lilou Posh DK coloris Pipe Dreams. Les projets en-cours : sur mes aiguilles, il y a un pull Granito de Joji Locatelli en (Vi)laines Précieuses coloris "Dévorer les abricots", un bonnet Winter in August de Lili comme tout en laine Tréliz Dans mon stash, un écheveau de Lilou vient compléter le combo pour un projet de châle Briochealicious de Andrea Mowry (encore !!) Et le nouveau podcast de Joji Locatelli : Joji's Journal sur YouTube ! Musique : Romantic Folk Loop - FREE Instrumental Background Music | Creative Commons by Twisterium is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence

    Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits  Ripken by Melanie Berg   Here's a tutorial for the Crochet Hook Provisional Cast-On   Knits in Rehearsal   Vanilla Socks     Knitting News, Notes and Events   World Wide Knit in Public Day June 10, 2017   March Mowry Madness #MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017.     The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Exciting News! Watch my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from Suburban Stitcher and ChileKnitz!   Below is the painting that Connie is using for the color way inspiration.     Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017       Knitting Talkback: Athleisure    Parody Video: Active Wear   Knitting Industry Blog    I was inspired by a recent issue of Knit Wear Magazine to delve into the topic of Athleisure in hand knits.   Interweave Blog: What's the Deal with Athleisure   The patterns I featured in this episode:   Marblehead Poncho by  Lana Jois   Rockport Vest by Allison Jane   Sturbridge Pullovery by Pam Allen   Dartmouth Pullover by Brandy Velten   Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Mae by Andrea Mowry    Kingston Tunic by Andrea Mowry   Sidewalk Sweater by Kate Oates   Ouisa by Christina Ghirlanda   Chloe Cardigan by Jo Storie   Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki    Listener Contribution: Cooldown by Alicia Plummer   I would love to hear your ideas for altheisure patterns in knitting! Go on over to the Ravelry group to tell us all about it.     Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it   Love: Handwriting Tutorials   Leave: I hate 4th quarter!   Other News and Notes Running News I officially started training for marathon #2, The Chicago Marathon is October 8th, 2017.   I have been inspired to start doing a bullet journal for my running. Check out this post from Runner's World about using a bullet journal for running and other health tracking.   Some pics of my bullet journal are on my Instagram feed.   Books Finished Reading:      Finished Listening:    Currently Reading:     Currently Listening:   

In this episode, the girls go on an FO parade! Miscellaneous items mentioned include stroopwafels, which are a delicious Dutch treat (not Danish as Susie mistakenly stated), Susie's Costeau Hat, Very Busy Monkey Designs, Hermione's Everyday Socks, Monkey, Atlantic Current Socks, Nymphalidea, and Henry's Hat. Finished Projects Susie finished her Choice Bit of Calico and her Good Grief! sweater. Danie finished her Toe-Up Suburban Prairie Socks, her Denver Socks (rallying nicely from a son of a stitch on a plane!), and her Super Bowl Rainbow Socks. She also finished TWO sewn dresses, and some beautiful handspun. Current Projects Susie frogged her Spectrum and is re-purposing the yarn for Leventry. She also started a new sock design, her Circuitous Ribbed Socks, using With Pointed Sticks Ballpoint Sock in Big Head, Little Arms, and yet another scrap blanket. She also started her Pere Lachaise Socks using itty bitty circs. Danie worked on her Handspuns Headwinds, her Featherweight Cardigan, and restarted her Dude Socks. Future Projects Danie is going to cast on all the socks!!! She's also going to frog her Corrugated Box to knit the Campside Cardi by Alicia Plummer for her 2016 Mother's Day Cast-on and Rhinebeck sweater. Susie is going to knit A Night at the Theater using a Soliloquy gradient set by Leading Men Fiber Arts for her 2016 Mother's Day Cast-On. Enhance the Stash Danie acquired Colorful Yarns sock yarn in Denver Broncos Self-Striping, Cormo Fingering from Sincere Sheep in Agean, fiber from Greenwood Fiberworks, and fiber from Into the Whirled.

Welcome to the Knitting Samurai and Her Guys Video Podcast! Knitting Time: All projects are knit holding yarn doubled, with US size 5 and US size 7 needles. Cast on hat inspired by the Baa-Ble Hat by Donna Smith and the Maplecider by Alicia Plummer.  Pink and grey with yellow. Cast on hat inspired by the Baa-Ble Hat by … Continue reading Episode 158: In The Kitchen →

Hitchhiker, Beginner transitions to Intermediate knitter Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com. This show is sponsored by Quince & Co, Ewe-nique Yarns in Morton IL, and The Fiber Universe.  If you are looking to support American goods, then you can start with Quince & Co with their beautiful and reasonably priced wools sourced in the US.  Check out Finch, their new fingering weight in colors inspired by nature. www.quinceandco.com Ewe-nique Yarns is a full-service yarn shop located at The Field Shopping Center in Morton IL.  Debbie and Jenny are happy to ship to Pipeliners.  The Fiber Universe in downtown Peoria is the newest sponsor for our Knitting Pipeline Retreat and the show. Sarah and Bronwyn join me for today’s episode. I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions.  Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper. Needle Notes and In The Pipeline Bronwyn FO's: Maluka by Bea Schmidt ,   Tea Bags Basket by  Knitvana,  Touch Screen Phone Mitts    We mention Knit Knit Café Podcast and Abby knitting conductive thread into her mitts. Bronwyn is test knitting my first published design, Piper’s Journey.  It should be published by Quince & Co around the end of January or so.  And yes, we are doing a KAL on our Board! Sarah:  Textural Healing Shawl by Shannon Squire.  Queued: Flying Geese Blanket from Mason-Dixon Knitting Paula: FO: Hitchhiker by Martine Behm  WIP: Ten Stitch Twist Blanket by Frankie Brown   In Pipeline: Rebecca Danger The Big Book of Knitted Monsters , OhSo Hat by Lee Bernstein, and Shaw Hill by Alicia Plummer. The Blethering Room Sarah tells the story of her Make Up Skein of yarn. We answer questions from k4charlotte.  When does a beginner knitter become an intermediate knitter?  When do you know to back out of a project because you are in too deep? High Notes: Bronwyn:  Music Together; Sarah: Sledding; Paula: DVR’s Low Notes: Bronwyn: failed charging of laptops; Paula: when you think you have recorded a show and you haven’t A big High Note is Our retreat!  We still have room for you!  March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571 $50 for all or $40 for Sat only.  Includes Fri nite meal, light breakfast on Sat, and Saturday lunch. Details on show blog www.knittingpipeline.com Make check payable to Paula Emons-Fuessle Mail to: Knitting Pipeline Retreat PO Box 549 Washington IL 61571 Haste ye back!