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Brainy: 14:50    Behind the Redwood Curtain: 26:21   What We're Learning from our Knitting Catherine is inches away from finishing her Metalouse shawl by Stephen West https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/metalouse. She used Woolemeise and Canon Dyeworks yarns. She is looking for a pattern for a sweater as her next project. Margaret didn't experience much learning but enjoyed a lot of satisfaction knitting her basic top down, heel flap socks using Online sock yarn in a multiple of colors: blue, grey, orange, yellow and pink. Although she has her own modifications, she basically follows Ann Budd's 6 stitches per inch sock. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/6-stitches-per-inch-sock. Margaret also applied several patches in old socks that were wearing thing.   Brainy Thing: Catherine reports on studies that show the link with biodiversity in nature with human happiness. Diversity in birds are particularly important. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201204110246.htm https://theconversation.com/biodiversity-how-our-health-and-happiness-depend-on-a-thriving-planet-157261   Behind the Redwood Curtain Margaret talks about a creek in Arcata, the Jolly Giant Creek, and a new art project to honor it. https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2021/may/11/jolly-giant-creek-art/ https://www.arcataplayhouse.org/events/art-and-the-environment-keeping-the-giant-jolly/ arcata parks:  https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=7d73767b6cbd47a1a9ce460f750d03cb   Welcome to Episode 125 of Teaching Your Brain to Knit, where we talk about the link between biodiversity in nature and human happiness; Catherine updates her work on the Metalouse and Margaret shares about her basic sock knitting; she also reports on a recent outdoor art project in honor of the Jolly Giant Creek. Thanks for listening to our podcast.    

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

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.  

Finished Objects Erica The shawl!!!! Erica was so excited to finish her Half Pi Shawl. In Episode 1 she was swatching for this shawl! Erica has knit a few small shawls, but really wanted a really nice big shawl! She switched between Signature Needle Arts and Chiaogoo circular needles. Erica does love her Signature Needle Arts needles, but found the join on these difficult once the shawl got large and heavy.  Erica would love to hear listeners tips for knitting from center pull balls. Do you knit from the center or the outside? Michelle Michelle has been going through some of her older hand spun yarn and setting the twist in it. She was particularly bad about wet setting a couple years ago and the wash is helping refresh the yarn as well. Some was balled up already so it had to be put back into skeins. She finally got the opportunity to use this beautiful Amish style swift that was made by a friend of her Mom's and gifted to Michelle.       Works in Progress Michelle Michelle skirted and washed the fleeces she got from shearing day at Queso Cabeza farm. They are taking a long time to dry out in her garage in the cold weather.                Erica Erica seems to have taken Michelle's spinning mojo, oops! Erica is back to spinning the Organic Polwarth in the Fractured Dawn colourway from Crafty Jax. Erica purchased 3 braids and decided to spin a 3 ply yarn. Fractured Dawn is a random colourway so each braid starts with a different color. So Erica split each braid into 3 carefully put each split into a ball, then put all 3 balls from the same braid in a bag together. Erica is spinning a single from braid one, then braid two, then braid three and will start over again to make up for not being able to randomize the singles when plying to help distribute any variance in the singles spinning.     Erica is prepping the drawloom for her next warp. This will be a 4" warp sett at 60 epi (2/dent in a 30 epi reed). She is using the last of the Treenway Silks Bordello color yarn from her previous project. This will be woven into trim to use for her husband's garb, and probably some for herself too.     Socks Erica currently has socks on the needle for everyone in her family! She is extending her previous sock study by trying toe up socks again and testing out different short row methods. She has cast on the second sock for Oli's second pair of socks. For this sock she used the toe up Ann Budd short row toe method.     She cast on the first sock for TJ's second pair of socks. For TJ's sock Erica tried out the toe up German short row. Erica thinks TJ, yet again, picked the best color of all of us.     Erica also cast on for her second pair of socks using the toe up wedge toe, which she was the very first type of toe construction she tried and did not initially fall in love with this method. She is enjoying testing out new methods and looking forward to finally settling on a method that she really likes.     Finally, Erica bought the book Knitting Magic and plans to knit a Weasley Jumper for each member of her family. She started with TJ's jumper that is in Harrisville Highland Black and he chose Periwinkle for the contrasting color for his initial.      

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    

Finished objects: Michelle finished her Waffa bird. Erica finished the toe up socks (pictured below with TJ's thumbs up of approval). The toe up socks were knit in fingering weight yarn from Gynx Yarn, who is no longer dyeing. Erica also finished 1 of her the cuff down socks for TJ, but it did not receive a thumbs up and has now been frogged to be socks for herself! These socks were being knit in worsted weight yarn on 3.25 mm needles. Now that they have been frogged Erica has started a new pair of cuff down socks for herself! Michelle checked the drum carder out from the library again and finished carding two fleeces. The first is the llama fleece that she recently skirted. It was just too soft to send to the mill. She wishes you could feel how soft it is and really looks forward to spinning it. Michelle also finished carding an Icelandic fleece. As she was carding the fleece, she kept an eye out for nice locks to use in needle felting. She is planning to dye some of them. The locks from the same fleece are both straight and really curly depending where on the sheep they were. Both will work well for beards or hair. A jackpot of curls! The carded fleece ready to spin: Erica has finished combo plied yarns of the Lakeside colourway (below under works in progress on the left) and the Artic Berries colourway (below under Works in Progress on the right) with the Fractured Dawn colourway. Erica has cast on 2 new pairs of socks, a pair of fingering weight socks for TJ, since he did not like the worsted weight yarn on his feet and socks for herself out of the yummy worsted weight yarn. She is using Ann Budd's class on BluPrint to learn new heel and toe knitting techniques. Erica hopes to really feel like a true sock knitter someday! Erica has spun singles of the Lakeside Colourway (left), part of the Wool N Spinning Finn Breed and Colour Study. She has also spun singles of the Artic Berries colourway (right) for the same study. She is focusing on spinning up Lakeside and plans to make a 3 ply yarn in an attempt to keep the original colourway fairly pure. Giveaway winner! Thank you Kay for your comments on our Episode 9 post on FB. Michelle will be giving you some yarn to use in your crochet projects! We hope other listeners will comment on future posts, we really look forward to having more of a 2 way conversation with our listeners! Podcasts: Erica recently listened to the Power Purls podcast series on "Taming Your Time". She learned a lot from this podcast and is working on scheduling some actual downtime for herself! Erica also found the Ewe University podcast on lighting for crafting. She recommends this episode for those who are interested in further discussion of this topic!

Episode 50- Voice in our fingertips Monday January 20, 2019Shout out- to Cori who likes to knit blankets and is an academic librarian. Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!On The Needles:Comfy Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in yarn by Black Trillium Fibers.The Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Peggy Jane Fibers in the Dirty Orchid Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorwaySock Head Hat by Kelly McClure in a pretty yellow from Blissful KnitsOff The Needles:Port Gamble Socks by Fairlight Fibers and Swing Left by Megan Williams in White Birch Fiber Arts in the Hell Bent Feminist She-Devil colorwayPort Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needles.Helm Hat by Stephen WestAntler Toque by Tin Can KnitsFingerless mitts of my own creationSix Mini Sweater Ornaments in different Lion Brand Bon Bon Christmas colorsSock Head Hat by Kelly McClureIn Time Out:Wonder Woman Sweater using Ann Budd's Handy Book of Top Down SweatersSpinning/Weaving:I started the #spin15aday project for the year. At home I am spinning Lorna’s Laces on my Matchless and when I am out and about BLF from Allyn Knit and Spin on my Turtle Made bottom whirl drop spindle. I am using 15 minutes as a way to achieve other goals and reflect on my day/year/project/etc.In Rehearsal/PerformanceHamlet is now open with New Muses Theatre Co. at the Dukesbay Theatre in Tacoma. I designed the sound and coordinated the costumes. Annie at the 5th Ave. was amazing over the holiday season. Check out Visia Grace! The Lion King at the Paramount was also fantastic.Netflix and Knit:Aquaman, Various Marvel movies and Wonder Woman, Gilmore Girls, and The Office. Craftivism:Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday March ? from 2-4 pm. Location: Downtown Brew on 115 West Meeker in Puyallup. Bring a project that will create joy, warmth, and comfort for someone in need. Start a group in your area! Ravelry thread.Racism in knitting-The comments I saw:“I don’t see color. I just see people” Is a form of white supremacy.“I’m white and I’ve been through x, y, and z.” White privilege doesn’t protect you from all the evils of the world. It’s not magic.“I just want to knit and not get involved or have my bubble burst.” That is white privilege.“Explorations in Diversity.” And the question from my class.“Me and White Supremacy Workbook” by Layla F. Saad. BlackishUse the voice we have in our fingertips, show up, but realize its not about you and just listen. Book Club:Spiral Dance by StarhawkHard Choices by Hillary Clinton1978/79 run of Ms. Marvel2014/15 run of Captain Marvel (Both were read on Marvel Unlimited) Healing Hands:I have completed my Ashiatsu Certification. I am running a special at my studio, Bodywork By Bethany, in Puyallup. Contests:Just Vote! Post a picture of you voting in the Ravelry thread or by using #bskpjustvote on Instagram. If you are doing extra (volunteering at the polling station, driving people to and from polling, hosting a voting party, etc) to get the vote post another picture to get another entry. Winners get a skein of “Ravelry Gone Wild” from Fancy Image Yarn. The WINNER IS: post #3, nikitu Events:PCTMA Silent Auction and Spaghetti Feed Feb. 16 5-9pmMadrona in Tacoma, Wa Feb. 14-17, 2019Stitches West in Santa Clara, Ca. Feb. 21-24, 2019

Brainy Thing:   10:43       Behind the Redwood Curtain:   22:25   What We’re Learning From Our Knitting: Margaret, yet again, referred to Ann Budd’s The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns   https://www.amazon.com/Knitters-Handy-Book-Patterns/dp/1931499047  to make mitts for her granddaughter in leftover Viking Nordlys yarn in 75 wool/25 nylon yarn.  This long repeat yarn was originally suggested by Theresa Schabes for the Maya hat and mittens:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maya-hat-and-mittens-set.   Catherine finishes (well, almost —except for weaving in the ends)  a dog sweater and is working on another block for her charity blanket.   Knit Dog Coat (by Bernat):  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dog-coat-11. https://www.amazon.com/Second-Treasury-Knitting-Patterns/dp/0942018176/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1546545118&sr=1-5&keywords=Barbara+Walker+books   Brainy Thing:  Brain Games Do Brain Games really work?   There’s not much evidence to support that they do but there are some glimmers of research that some activities do help increase brain function and resilience.   https://www.johnshopkinshealthreview.com/issues/spring-summer-2018/articles/a-brain-game-that-works https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322648.php https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/brain-games-are-bogus   Behind the Redwood Curtain: Catherine presents the pleasures and health benefits of Humboldt Grass Fed Beef.     A Little Podcast Business We’ll be slowing down the frequency of our podcast episodes but we’re not stopping.   In addition, we’ll be adding some nifty interviews with world class knitting and crochet teachers who will talk about learning and their approach to learning.     Links Facebook:  Also, join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/Teachingyourbraintoknitpodcast/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Ravelry Group  http://www.ravelry.com/groups/teaching-your-brain-to-knit website https://teachingyourbraintoknit.com/ for show notes, photos of our knitting and crochet projects, Behind the Redwood Curtain places and things and anything else we decide to post. Instagram:   Margaret Kelso for Margaret and MagicWombat1 for Catherine      

Our lovely sponsor this week: The Tempestry Project Use the code VERYPINK5 (both in the Etsy shop and their website -- www.tempestryproject.com) will give them a $5 discount on purchases over $50. Coupon will run through September 30th. Facebook group The podcast episode with an interview with The Tempestry Project My video tutorial on the knitting Casey’s interview is with journalist Brigid Schulte, her book is Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time The article that sparked this interview Bridig’s Better Life Lab Podcast Casey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com. Other things we talk about in this episode: The hat where Casey used duplicate stitch (and most of all a cute baby to look at - Casey’s friend’s baby) Ann Budd’s Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns Duplicate Stitch Intarsia vs. Duplicate Stitch AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary Badass Baby Sweater (includes link to an argyle skull and crossbones design)

Sweater fit, math for pattern modifications, and a way to help sheep farmers impacted by California wildfires add to the usual project updates in this episode.  Join the Ewes for all this and more! For full show notes with links and pictures, go to twoewesfiberadventures.com Marsha's projects are her combo spin and a linen tee.  The combo spin is almost finished and the yarn is really beautiful. She has selected a simple cardigan pattern and will talk more about that when she is ready to cast on.  The yarn has a significant amount of silk in it and the feel is really luscious. The Summer Fjord linen tee is being bound off during the show.  It is knit from Fibra Natura 100% linen yarn.  Marsha had a mistake that she repaired by dropping about 5-6 stitches back a few inches and then reknitting only those stitches from the row. She has photos of the repair process on her project page in Ravelry.   Kelly has three finished projects, including the Bobble Sheep pillow that she finished awhile ago, but forgot to talk about. A more recently finished pillow is the Clover, Bee, and Revery pattern.  It has a fabric backing sewn on and two wooden bee buttons as a pillow back closure.  This pillow has inspired her to make the Such is the Quality of Bees blanket out of the same yarn and using a doubleknit technique so that the front and back of the blanket both have the bee and rabbit pattern on them.  Kelly also finished another pair of argyle socks.  The yarn is sport weight, but knit up at the same stitch gauge as the socks she made from fingering weight yarn before.  Marsha discusses a listener question about the math required to change a pattern when using a different gauge yarn.  Another listener recommended Ann Budd's book, The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns and The Knitter's Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters.  Marsha also recommended the Craftsy class by Amy Herzog, Sweater Modifications for a Custom Fit.  There are additional Craftsy classes on yarn substitution and sweater fit by Kellie Nuss  and Sally Melville that look interesting.  Marsha is also interested in taking a class called Sizing Knitwear Patterns by Faina Golberstein, who is also a math professor.  Kelly discussed the impact of the California wildfires on sheep farmers and ranchers.  One farm in particular--owned by Sally Fox, creator of Foxfibre colored cotton--was threatened by the County Fire.  Her property escaped damage, but she shared the story of evacuation on Instagram and that made Kelly think about the financial impact even when the property is spared.  Sally's company is Vreseis and it is dedicated to sustainable cotton production. She sells cotton yarn and fiber, merino yarn and fiber, cloth, and wheat flour--all from her farm.  With a purchase from her shop or a click of her donation button you can assist with the additional expenses of the recent fire threat and do your part for World Fleece!  Take some time to look at her website and read the story of her cotton-growing journey.  Subscribe to the podcast on  Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts (for Android users) Stitcher   or any other podcast app you like to use!  We're also on Spotify and Tunein. 

Recorded on November 23, 2017 Book Talk starts at 25:31 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31!  To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread. Giveaway Time!  Enter to win a skein of Duren Dyeworks Self-Control Fingering (100% BFL SW) in the Barbie Time colorway by leaving a comment here. The thread will close December 15. Want to win an copy of Helen Stewart’s Knitvent 2017? Leave a comment on knittybarb’s Instagram post to enter. This contest will close November 30. Barb completely enjoyed the Authors Luncheon benefiting the National Kidney Foundation: authors Joyce Maynard, Lee Child, Lisa See, Christine Carter, Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) and Lisa Brown, Stuart Brioza & Nicole Krasinski Tracie has finished: Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose Purl Rib hat by me in Plymouth Encore Purl Rib hat by me in Naturally Nazareth Barb has finished: Mother Bear #122 Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Cherry Swirl colorway 2 pair of child-size Maize mitts using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway Mitts for Your Little Paws by Holly Marie using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway Jayla’s Birthday Socks using Ann Budd’s Handy Book of Patterns and Fishknits Boot Strap yarn in the NorCal Vernal Pools colorway Rachel’s Christmas Shortie Socks, using the BFF Shortie Socks pattern by Ashlynn Alexander Germinate Mitts by Hannah Colbert using Dascade 220 Superwash in the 1910 (Blue-Green) colorway Swirl Hat by Mandie Harrington, using GnomeAcres Sparkle Gnome in the Wuv Twue Wuv colorway Tracie is not working on anything, but she did cast on: Rachel by Jose Paquin in Alexandra’s Crafts Timberline Ice in the Ruby colorway Barb is working on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet  And she has cast on: Added Elegance Socks by Mary Lukas, using Knit Picks Felici in the Nassau colorway Will’s Christmas Socks, using Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity in an Olive Green colorway and Patons Kroy FX in the Clover colorway. Whinstone Hat by Chrissy Graham (test knit) using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway. Tracie has finished: Never Tell a Lie by Hallie Ephron The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs by Matthew Dick The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil Barb has finished: Capture by Roger Smith Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil Under the Influence by Joyce Maynard The Girl Who was Taken by Charlie Donlea Tracie is reading: Serpentine: The True Story of a Serial Killer's Reign of Terror from Europe to South Asia by Thomas Thompson And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini Barb is reading: How My Book Club Got Arrested by Leslie O’Kane River Road by Carol Goodman Barb says thumbs up to podcasts Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Happier in Hollywood with Liz Craft and Sarah Fain  

Recorded on November 1, 2017 Book Talk starts at 40:01   Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31!  To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread (coming soon!).   New Giveaway!  Duren Dyeworks Self-Control Fingering (100% BFL SW) in the Barbie Time colorway   Tracie has finished: Top This! snowflake hat in DMC Creative World Top This for Audrey Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose for charity Cardigan for Arwen in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu in the Pining for Ewe  colorway Ruby’s Hat by Caroline Spillane in Plymouth Toybox Rainbow Barb has finished: Mother Bear #121 Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Black Pepper Swirl colorway Another Ridge Runner Hat by Chrissy Graham, using leftover Plymouth Galway Worsted Tracie has cast on: Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose And has continued to work on: 5th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jane Pihota from fingering weight magic cake Redford by Julie Hoover in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Hardtwist in the Monteverde colorway Peer Pressure Shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill in Miss Babs Hot Shot in Hot to Trot She is anxious to cast on: Rachel by Jose Paquin in Alexandra’s Crafts Timberline Ice Barb is working on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet  And has cast on: Socks for Jayla using  the Basic Sock Pattern from Ann Budd’s Handy Book of Patterns with Fishknits Bootstrap yarn in the NorCal Vernal Pools colorway. Pioneer Braid #4 using Premier Sweet Roll in the Sweet Cherry colorway Finished Books:  The Blank Wall by Elizabeth Sanxay Holding Mortal Fall by Christine Garbo   Finished: Blood Games by Jerry Bledsoe The Privileges by Jonathan Dee Lies the Mushroom Pickers Told by Tom Phelan The Breaking Wave (Requiem for a Wren) by Neville Shute Member of the Family: My Story of Charles Manson, Life Inside His Cult, and the Darkness That Ended the Sixties by Dianne Lake, Deborah Herman   Current Books Capture by Roger Smith Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil Reading: Never Tell a Lie by Hallie Ephron The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs by Matthew Dick    

In this episode, the girls talk deciding on a sweater size to knit. Susie chokes on alpaca fluff, and Danie is never gonna give up her sock. Miscellaneous mentions in the topic segment include the Twist Collective article on sweater ease and fitting, Susie's Hiro, and Ann Budd's gauge formula. Stuff & Things Thank you to Erin of Remade By Hand Designs for sending her new pattern Coloresque Wrap and Greg of Unraveling with Greg and Joey podcast (KnittingDaddy on Rav) for sending his new pattern Thundertwist. Susie's new pattern Endless Maze Socks will be released this week. Keep an eye on her Instagram feed for the announcement. Events Cori, one of the two Knit Cahoots behind Minnesota 52, will be at Imagiknit on September 25th for a book signing 4pm-5:30pm and then talking all about sweaters and making them fit 6pm-9pm. Also at Imagiknit, the girls will be having a pop-up on October 8th 1pm-4pm. Finished Projects Susie finished her second Roughlock Falls Shawl and it's uh-wow! Current Projects Danie worked a bunch on her Cattails and on her Downpour Socks. Susie worked on her Georgetown. She also cast on an Aviatrix hat out of Hikoo by skacel Sueño and a plain self-striping sock out of Coloring Book Yarns in the Winter Remix Hexi colorway.

Episode 19 - /16/17 It’s nice to be back.  Thanks for your patience with my 2-week hiatus.  I was only expecting to be away 1 week but sometimes life gets in the way. This weeks segments include FOs, Wips, Wearables, an extended Pattern Stalking segment in which we’ll discuss finding patterns that fit you, and On the Road as always this will be in 30 minutes or less.  Warning, there’s also a brief history lesson on what an Acadian actually is. FOs I have 2! 2nd Hamilknit Hat by Emily of the Knitting Butterflies podcast Purple Hitchhiker by Martina Behm   Wips Pink silk hitchhiker by Martina Behm (strichmick) for MiL for Christmas Empire Top by Lily Go for me, out of discontinued cotton/bamboo blend Picoboo by Frogtree Yarns – need to finish it by the 20th for Stash Dash!  Only 1 sleeve to go, I can do this Triyang Shawl by Lee Meredith – haven’t done much on this, but I have done some and as the Knitmore’s say if I work on more than 1 stitch it gets listed here. Wearables Thoughts by Joji Locatelli made in Araucania’s Yumbrel Mommy’s Tunic in Juniper Moon Farm’s Neve Stash Birdie’s Knits Gradient Kit in colorway Denim for Days, pretty much every shade of bluejeans you can imagine, 400 yards total, 8 skeins of 50 yards each   Try it On Room at SSK – what I learned/Pattern Stalking Preface by saying every pattern I mention is linked in the show notes I know this isn’t what you want to hear, but I learned this by trying on over a dozen hand-knit sweaters: What your eye likes may not be what fits you best.  Let me repeat – WHAT YOUR EYE LIKES MAY NOT BE WHAT FITS YOU BEST For example, the Hitofude cardigan emphasizes your bust.  It looks great on everyone with average busts, no matter what size your waist or hips because the unusual shape hides those to some degree.  But if you have a large bust it’s like wearing a highlighter saying “look at my boobs”. Another popular top was Breathing Space – it looked great on lots of body shape, BUT, where the horizontal lines fell on your bust really changed the appearance.  Bustier women liked it better having the diagaonal lines start as written, at the bust line, because it de-emphasized a large chest.  Small/medium size busted women liked it to fall below the bust because the horizontal stripes helped balance their bust with their hips. Ann Budd’s skirt – never thought I’d want a knitted skirt, but the four sizes she brought looked good on everyone.  And I mean EVERYONE, from the skinniest to the widest person the A-line cur flattered every single body shape I saw try it on Secret Garden Tank by Melissa Wehrle – the hidden lace panel at the back gives it a very flattering A-line Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu – want to knit this again after losing my first at an airport last year :( Vitamin D Cardigan -  by Heidi Kirrmaier similar shape to Hitofude but hangs a little more straight up and down so you don’t get the bob-highlighting effect quite as much Hoodie Shawl Cardigan – Susanne Sommer – way more colors than I normally wear in one garment, but it looked great on me so maybe it’s time to branch out in my color choices Alice in Wonderland by Justyna Lorkowska – more fitted than I normally wear in a knitted garment but I was surprised how good it looked on me Dark and Stormy by Thea Coleman -  I usually avoide shawl collars, but this one looked good on a lot of people with a lot of body shapes On the Road Spent a week in Nova Scotia, Canada visiting cousins.  So nice, we hadn’t been back in nearly 3 years.  Also, you need to visit Le Village Historique Acadien.  In addition to great family history (for me, at least) there’s great examples of knitting and spinning from around the year 1900  and the food is AMAZING.  I’m still wondering where that tradition went because I have no memories of my grandmere doing any knitting beyond functional knitting, such as dishcloths.  Quilting, on the other hand, has a beautiful and celebrated history in the area and local quilt displays are a definite must-see!  Warning, there’s also a brief history lesson on what an Acadian actually is.  Here's a graphic of the Acadian Expulsion that I mentioned from the brand-new memorial, which shows where the Acadians were shipped off to.  

Episode 14 – 6/22/17 Segments this week include Wips, Knitting Fail, Out and About, On the Run, In the Garden Recording late this week because family was up visiting. Wips Lots and lots!  Had car trouble and a few doctor’s appointments which means I had some extra knitting time. Hitchhiker 1 – green Valley Yarns Greylock, 100% cashmere.  About 85% complete.  Can’t work a full point with the cashmere because it’s getting wider with each point, but getting a little done every day Hitchhiker 4 – purple Cascade Ultra Pima Fine 100% cotton about 25% complete.  Bringing this one as purse knitting – even knitting on an exercise bike while warming up at physical therapy Stella Maris Shawl – gradient kit from Birdie’s Knits in the Ocean View colorway.  Reached Chart 4 and color 6 of 8.  Might not run out of yarn after all! 2nd Hamilknit Hat – husband’s coworker asked me to knit her one after seeing mine.  She is lovely and knitworthy, so I’m about 40% done with it.  And – bonus – I brought it into to Boston last Friday and she tried it on and it fit well!  More on Boston later. Mommy’s Tunic – I started the cable band weeks ago but put it down to get other stuff done.  Picked it up again this week and am about 75% done.  Planning on finishing it tomorrow and picking up stitches for the bodice this weekend. Knitting Fail Twice in the last week I’ve had to unravel/frog the Stella Maris shawl.  First time was last Saturday at knitting group.  I dropped a stitch while chating with a former Nashville resident about my upcoming SSK trip and didn’t notice until the next row.  Had to frog 3 rows.  Got that back, was on the next-to-last row of Chart 4 and realized I’d dropped a stitch the row before.  I spent 30 minutes trying to re-work it without frogging, because my last lifeline was the end of Chart 3.  But no.  Couldn’t quite do it.  So I frogged rows 82-92.  Argh!  I’m back up to row 87 now and since the rows are so big I’m putting a lifeline in after every other RS row.  I am not frogging 10 rows again – especially when there are only 98 rows, I was SOOOOOO close to finishing! Out and About Sail Boston!  We went into Boston last Friday and saw many of the tall ships in town for the Sail Boston event.  We started at the Aquarium (had to sneak in one last visit before our membership expired), visited my husband at his office, then walked the waterfront to see all the ships in South Boston.  We even walked all the way to the huge Navy ship at Fort Point – if you know Boston, the USS Whidby Island was at the point north east of the cruise ship terminal.  Yeah, my feet hurt a lot after all those miles.  And yes, my PT wasn’t terribly thrilled with me.  Upcoming events: I’ll be heading to Cape Cod to visit my parents for the 4th of July and checking out one of my favorite knitting stores, A Great Yarn in Chatham MA.  It’s actually a yarn shop and book store.   Be still my beating heart, it’s a perfect combination! I’ll be attending SSK retreat by The Knit Girllls in Nashville, TN July 20-23.  Very excited!  I’ve never been to a knitting retreat before and I am seriously looking forward to some relaxation, classes with Ann Budd and Lee Meredith, and lots of knitting and barbecue. In August I’ll be heading up to Nova Scotia, Canada to visit family.  My Great Aunt is 103 and we haven’t been up to visit since she turned 100.  Definitely time to go back and introduce Thing 2 to his cousins. On the Run I walked at least 7 miles in Boston last Friday, much to my physical therapist’s chagrin.  But it did give us some important info.  I’ve been an extreme overpronator my whole life, which means when I walk my ankles roll inward.  With all the extra mobility and strengthening I suddenly found myself supinating – or having my ankles roll outward!  So I’m testing walking around without my orthotic inserts and so far so good.  Keep your fingers crossed.  I would be so happy to be able to buy shoes and not worry about inserts any more. In the Garden Our first berries have ripened!  We had about a dozen gooseberries.  If you’ve never had a gooseberry, they’re hard to explain.  They’re round and sort of greenish purple and make GREAT jam because they’re super sour.  Eating them raw is an acquired taste but I grew up eating them at my grandparent’s place up in Nova Scotia.  Homemade gooseberry jam is amazing. Our blueberries are getting close to ripening and we have tons of tiny raspberries on our bushes.  After the drought of the past 2 years it is so nice to have a glut of berries again. Tomato plants on the deck have literally doubled in size this week what with all the sun.  Maybe we’ll finally get some veggie garden crops soon too – all the cold rain last month stunted everything.

In this episode we talk about the Strungalong retreat that Kim attended where she got the opportunity to interview Ann Budd, and we talk about our knitting Howlers. I hope you enjoy the episode, happy knitting. You can find our show notes on our blog here!

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What's Knitting Now Emily - Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-JeanesKarla - Working on fruit loops gloves, itineris shawl, dishcloths crochet pattern of my own. Chain 31, *sc, dc, skip 1 Repeat from star to end chain 1 turn. Start again at *Design FeaturesEmily- Heel flap on Vanilla Latte 3 times. miscounted stitches for the heel flap.Karla- Zuzu's petals stop and restart three times, fruit loops gloves yarn vomit!Best laid plansEmily- Top Down Garter Stitch Baby Jacket by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe, Antler Cardigan by tincanknits using Sweet Fibre.  Combley Mitts by Jane Lithgow. She picked up a new to her sewing machine and wants to make suck pads for her Ergo carrier, and some knitting box bags.  Karla -  vestuary - Stash and Burn podcast. Something for L. Asked Mom for knitting requests and she'd like socks and a short cowl. Cowl will be my own design with a basket weave stitch from Basketweave Scarf by Ann Budd out of Happy Feet DK and she requested black socks and I offered up the sport weight Zauberball in the domino colourway. I'm going to use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel tutorial and the slipped stitch pattern form Vasama by Anna Johanna.FO’s Karla - Zuzu's petals (Rose petals) and mojo socksEmily- Baby surprise jacket, She also mentions finishing the Antler Mitts bStash EnhancementKarla - Nicole C. Mendez nicolecmendez.etsy.com two skeins stripy sock, lionbrand woolease thick and quick. A Homespun House exchange. icord knitting machine. Emily. - Kroy sock yarn from tofino in Ragg Shades, malabrigo sock in eggplant, fleece artist woolie in undyed from mad about ewe fine yarns in NanaimoLife long learningKarla - On Mom's cowl I plan to do an icord cast on and bind off. Emily - mastering the sewing machine its a Bernina Record 730Adventures in MommyhoodBoth babes have had roll overs. We talked about the challenges of sleep for both baby and mommy with no clear solution in sight. Karla is struggling with sleeping through the night and afternoon naps. Emily is struggling with naps. Both of us are struggling with entertaining the babes all day long.Enquiring mindsWhat kind of other hobbies do our listeners do? 

On The Needles Timo's mittens using Ann Budd basic recipe. Leftover bijou basin ranch yarn. Unknown needle size (I think 2.5mm?) Hills in Jamul hat. I talk about staple length and micron count Knit your love: pattern suddenly turned up!!   Theme Masterful and Mindful Mindful: Stash swap  Cold Sheep ideal stash size parameter Yarn Box Knit Crate Masterful: Master Knitter Program Mastering Your Knits: new audio podcast   Recalculating Route Knitters Almanac: my first EZ book! Eye-opening facts about Double Knitting, and how gauge affects amount of wool needed for adult garments.

Off The Needles Alpaca sox mini socks: reinforced heel, but the slipped stitches are placed in WS, not in RS as usual. Don't think it makes a difference, but interesting. I've been MLing exclusively when I knit socks, and I usually convert DPN patterns into ML. I never move my stitches around, but I realize something. Usually the toe on cuff down socks have 8 sts left before kitchenering, and in all my previous socks, The graft is placed horizontally. Only in the socks that I knit for Timothy using Ann Budd's recipe did I realize that if I move stitches around so the 4 paired decreases face each other, I get a toe that looks sturdier. It's very hard to describe intelligently >.

Skyp Socks, Slipped Stitch Patterns Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com This show by sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business and Quince & Co. Nature Notes Garlic Mustard Day  Woodland Flower is the Common Violet  Viola sororia sororia State Flower of Illinois since 1908 A Midsummer Night’s Dream  Act 2 Scene 1  William Shakespeare I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine:  Needle Notes Main Needle Choices for Socks or other small items knitted in the round. Socks Soar on 2 Circular Needles by Cat Bordhi The Magic Loop by Bev Galeskas January 2002  KarenE1969 started the SimpleSkyp Sock Wave at the Knitting Pipeline Retreat.  Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku Cakewalk Yarns Stash  colorway Vernon  80/10/10 Reasons to Love Simple Skype Socks 1.      6 + 2 rib is super stretchy so the sock fits well. 2.      Easy to memorize, only 2 rows and one is simple rib.  Skyp comes from the main stitch Slip one, knit 1 YO, PSSO 3.      Wonderful for variegated yarns.  Pop of color and texture. 4.      Unisex-usually a YO in a man’s sock is the death knoll but it works here because of the pass over. Piper’s Journey KAL  Welcome to newbies who are joining the KAL! The Blethering Room I tell the story of how a Snowy Owl was in our town for two days and I didn’t know about it. In the Pipeline   KnitBot Essentials by Hannah Fettig Interrupting Cow Socks by Laura Linnemann  $4.00 Ravelry Download Blue Monday Set a free design by Thea Colman www.spudandchloe.com  Beewing linked to it on our board.  Hat and mitten pattern with stranded slip stitch colorwork.  Skyp Ribbed Socks by Adrienne Ku Claire by Adrienne Ku top down, unisex, ribbed  $5 If I like a free pattern by a designer then I try to purchase one of her/his patterns as a thank you. Joy in the Congo.  60 minutes April 8, 2012   Amazing Story Sock Knitting Master Class: Innovative Techniques and Patterns from Top Designers by Ann Budd

Kelley talks about one of her favorite things – sock knitting! Listen along as Kelley shares all of the reasons why socks make the perfect travel companion. Kelley also offers words of advice and encouragement for those new to sock knitting. Next, Kelley follows up her chat on socks with three wonderful book reviews – The Knitter’s Book of Socks by Clara Parks, Sock Knitting Master Class by Ann Budd, and Socks a la Carte Colorwork by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade. Finally, Kelley catches you up on how her works in progress are coming along.

Eye of Partridge Heel, sock tips, Ann Budd's 5 Gauge Sock Pattern, sock repair. www.quinceandco.com Enter a comment on the show blog www.knittingpipeline.com  to be entered into a drawing for a Mia Bag compliments of Three Bags Full on Etsy.  Free Shipping on your order from Three Bags Full in April with show promo code "piper".

Kathy & Steve talk with Ann Budd. Kathy says Goodbye to Pixie. (Running Time 28:15)

This week's episode has been sponsored by: New this week: Cascade Eco Alpaca, and dyed colors of Pure Alpaca, new certified Free Trade yarns from Frog Tree Alpaca, including the new Picaboo, bamboo, pima cotton, and Green Line DK and Worsted merino from Lorna's Laces. Administrative: (00:30) Knit's up has moved to Libsyn. If you're having problems updating your feeds, find our tutorial here. On the Needles: (2:00) Gigi is making good progress on her On the Vine scarf. Jasmin cast on a sock to chase away her bad knitting mojo. She is using the Abstract Fibers "Supersock" in Newport. (Jasmin and Gigi will be reviewing this yarn in a later podcast.) Jasmin also discusses working with the square knitting needles. Jasmin suggests that LYSes should have "tester" needles so that knitters can try them. (Jasmin refers to the Addi Turbo interchangeable review episode.) Gigi is working on the Par Five sock out of the brown Malabrigo Sock. Jasmin tries to understand golf. Gigi describes golf as "banhoff". The Knit(more)-A-Long! Jasmin's: Katarina (by CocoKnits), in Tess Yarns' Silk and Merino. (Jasmin is knitting hers in one piece, as opposed to the way that the pattern is written. She talks about how she blocked her Twist.) Jasmin is knitting this at a tighter gauge than is recommended in the pattern (Jasmin is knitting it at 5 sts/6 rows per inch) because she disagrees with both the math in the pattern, the schematic, and the gauge of the recommended yarn. Gigi's: Carli (by CocoKnits) in Malabrigo worsted, Burgundy. Gigi is matching gauge and knitting the pattern as it is written, thus far. They talk about substituting yarns and the need to occasionally recalculate a pattern. They also discuss picking colors. Mother Knows Best: (30:24) Gigi and Jasmin discuss warm weather knits; they LOVE the Tess Yarns' Microfiber Ribbon. Some of Jasmin's favorite patterns include the ribbed turtleneck (by Jill Ramos), the chevron ribbed tank by Ann Budd, and the perfect periwinkle turtleneck tube vest from Fitted Knits. Jasmin seals the end of the ribbon with Fray-Check, talks about the best way to wind it, Straw into Gold: (42:13) Jasmin is still spinning Talullah, she wants to knit something with cables (like Mariah). Jasmin talks about "swatching" your spinning. Jasmin is going to use her Maggie mini skein-winder to make tiny test skeins. Reviews: (46:10) They review the Malabrigo sock yarn. Four Knitmore thumbs up! They also review the Leslie Wind cable needle necklace. (Video tutorials can be found here.) Jasmin loved it, Gigi didn't.

This week we will have our second installment of author interviews. With us for Episode 16 is the delightful Ann Budd. A master knitter, author of numerous books and former editor of Interweave Knits... Ann has done it all! Ann's latest book is a comprehensive look at sock construction, gauge, design and execution.

I meet Ann Budd, former editor of Interweave Knits and talk about her projects, Grand Plan patterns, and KnitScene magazine.

I meet Ann Budd, former editor of Interweave Knits and talk about her projects, Grand Plan patterns, and KnitScene magazine.