Podcasts about bar maids

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   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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     Go to HelloFresh.com/80knitmore and use code 80knitmore to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. 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.   One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link On the Needles:(3:14) Gigi is working on the 4th pair of Xmas socks, in purple.  Jasmin is making steady progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl. (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Jasmin is nearly at the armholes on her adult Bandit cardigan by Jacqueline Cieslak in Little Skein Harvest Sport in “Sugar Maple.” #MatchyMatchyKAL Gigi swatched for another Treppenviertel cowl in a singles yarn from Lady Dye in apple colors  Jasmin swatched and started her Jurek pullover in Lisa Souza Polwarth/Silk in “Styx” She did the handsewing for the Calligraphy cardigan Gigi finished the Flickering shawl out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.  Gigi finished the Ridgeline cowl, and added I-cord edges  Gigi is working on another cowl with the Knitmore cowl dimensions in Onyx yarn.  Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker Gigi is knitting on an emPower the People cowl in Neighborhood Fiber Company DK in Remington. The decreases for the neckline are all that is left  Gigi has finished Opus the octopus  (RAVELRY LINK) Baby bear hats. Five have ears now  Events:(28:50) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED preorder; we’ll be doing a live signing on October 12th at 11am PST! We’ll be doing a live Zoomcast with the Stockinette Zombies on October 10th at 11AM PST/1PM CDT, which you can watch here. LINK Bay Area Fiber Fair! Ends October 15, 2020 XRX Stitches at Home October 3, 4, 10, 11. Halloween Craft All The Things, hosted by the Knitgirllls from 9/15/2020 to 10/31/2020 Knitmore Girls #KALloween/ #CALloween!  Mother Knows Best:(35:10)Watch the debates When Knitting Attacks: (42:29) Gigi was working on the 7th tentacle of Opus the octopus. She is ran out of the contrast color for the underside. Sock gnomes paid a visit. There were issues with the Flickering shawl.  Knits in Space:(46:53) South Bay Musical Theatre’s streaming A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder Acorn tv: Great British Bake-Off The Yorkshire Vet And Sew On:(50:24)  Gigi is taking a virtual tailoring class at Cañada college. She worked on a bound buttonhole sample. Also her paper pattern is ready to go to muslin. Gigi mentioned Palmer and Pletsch books . Gigi mentions the Stitch please podcast Jasmin sewed in labels, grosgrain ribbon, bias tape in cardigans. Learned about machine buttonholes.Check YouTube for any kind of tutorial!

Welcome to New York! The Glee kids reach their dream city of New York with no set list for Nationals and the cast of Gleeboot can't decide if this episode is amazing or trash. Actually, Cullen thinks it was a great end to Glee's best season and Hannah and Allyssa think this episode was boring. The nerve. We talk Finchel kisses, Soundsplosion and Bar Maids and revisit the hit song My Cup. Celebrate the Season 2 finale with us! Follow Gleeboot on social media! IG: @gleebootpod TW: @gleebootpod Tumblr: gleebootpod.tumblr.com ________________________________________ Gleeboot is hosted and produced by: Cullen Callaghan (IG: @yaboiryan99, TikTok: @yaboiryan99, YouTube: YaBoiRyan) Allyssa Swearingen (IG: @a.m.swearingen) Hannah Sylvester (IG: @hannahcandothings) This episode was edited by Cullen . “Gleeboot Harmony Theme” performed by Cullen, Allyssa and Hannah

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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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.   One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link Our 2008 interview with Cat Bordhi    On the Needles:(4:16) Jasmin is making steady progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl. (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi is working on the 4th pair of Xmas socks,  in purple. First sock is ready to be kitchenered  Jasmin cast on her Bandit cardigan by Jacqueline Cieslak in Little Skein Harvest Sport in “Sugar Maple.” #MatchyMatchyKAL Gigi is swatching for another Treppenviertel cowl in a singles yarn from Lady Dye in apple colors  Jasmin Swatched and started her Jurek pullover in Lisa Souza Polwarth/Silk in “Styx” Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.  She is working on that at Jasmin’s house. Next step: border Jasmin finished her Lawrenson Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper “Mommy Dearest”. Gigi worked on the Ridgeline cowl, R O Y G B I The main color is a dark gray-ish blue,  thinking of adding I cord edges  Gigi has cast on another cowl with the Knitmore cowl dimensions in Onyx yarn.  Swatched first    Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker Gigi is knitting on an emPower the People cowl in Neighborhood Fiber Company DK in Remington. The decreases for the neckline are all that is left  Deep purple with some discreet, lighter streaks    Gigi has finished another tentacle. Opus the octopus now had six finished legs  (RAVELRY LINK) Baby bear hats.  Two have ears now    Events:(15:47) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED preorder; we’ll be doing a live signing! copy of Operation Sock Drawer on Instagram Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020 XRX Stitches at Home  Halloween craft all the things  hosted by the Knitgirllls  9/15/2020 to 10/31/2020 #KALloween/ #CALloween!    Mother Knows Best:(18:12) Voting: zoom meeting to discuss ballot    When Knitting Attacks: (25:26) Gigi was working on the Ridge Line cowl. She used the wrong color. Jasmin tried to kitchener down the collar to be Extra. Fail, Fail, fail.   Knits in Space:(29:45) Direct to home release movies! Antebellum. Great British Bake -Off   And Sew On:(36:23)  Gigi is taking a virtual tailoring class at Cañada college. She worked on a bound buttonhole sample    She dug out a pillow back to quilt, and changed needle, the piece needed to be seriously basted   Jasmin mended a jumpsuit    

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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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.     One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link Knitgirllls 500 episodes  Susanne from Handgemacht 10 years! Goodbye    On the Needles:(0:36) Gigi finished the second pair of Hue Loco knee high socks. Jasmin is making steady progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl. (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi is working on the 4th pair of Xmas socks,  in purple. Gigi is swatching for another Treppenviertel cowl in a singles yarn from Lady Dye in apple colors  Jasmin swatched and started her Jurek pullover in Lisa Souza Polwarth/Silk in “Styx” Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.  She is working on that at Jasmin’s house. Gigi really likes her Akerworks tool kit Jasmin finished the body on her Lawrenson Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper “Mommy Dearest”. Gigi worked on the Ridgeline cowl, R O Y G B I is done, Violet still remains . Gigi has cast on another cowl with the Knitmore cowl dimensions in Onyx yarn.  Jasmin finished her  emPower the People cowl in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “The Sky was purple”.   Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker Gigi is knitting on an emPower the People cowl in Neighborhood Fiber Company DK in Remington. Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker Gigi has finished another tentacle. Opus the octopus now had four finished legs    Events:(17:34) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call or email Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED preorder; we’ll be doing a signing LIVE on Instagram! Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020 XRX Stitches at Home  Halloween Craft all The Things, Knitgirllls  9/15/2020 to !0/31/2020   Mother Knows Best:(24:02) Indulge yourself. Safely. Terrible adult books with dragons. Fun dragon books that Genevieve is reading (Wings of Fire series).  Dealing with Dragons    When Knitting Attacks: (30:26) Gigi was working on the RidgeLine Cowl. Tuck was biasing. emPower People cowl. She knitted too much   Knits in Space:(36:03) Acorn tv   Savile Row (show)   And Sew On:(39:53) Gigi has remote class meetings of the tailoring class at Cañada college.  She worked on a bound buttonhole sample    There is a problem with her machine.  Also, her needle threader popped off. Jasmin sewed masks. By herself, using this pattern.

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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   To get 20% off your purchase of $75 or more INCLUDING sale items, go to modcloth.com and enter code knitmore at checkout. Promo code can not be combined with other offers.       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.     One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link   On the Needles:(5:19) Gigi working on the second pair of Hue Loco knee high socks: Jasmin is making steady progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl. (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi kitchenered two Xmas socks, and cast on another one in purple.  Jasmin finished the Baby Bandit by Jacqueline Cieslak test knit, in Little Skein Harvest Sport Sugar Maple for Genevieve. Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.  She is working on that at Jasmin’s house.  Jasmin cast on the (RAVELRY LINK) Humo Amargo Cardigan Jasmin started her (RAVELRY LINK) Lawrenson Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper “Mommy Dearest”. Gigi worked on the Ridgeline cowl, R O Y G(BIV) . The main color is a dark gray-ish blue  Jasmin blocked: Baby Bandit, Calligraphy cardigan, Cassidy cardigan and Payne Jasmin has made progress on her  emPower the People cowl in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “The Sky was purple”.   Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker Gigi started an  emPower the People cowll in Neighborhood Fiber Company DK in Remington. Deep purple with some discreet, lighter streaks  Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker Gigi has finished another tentacle. Opus the octopus now had four finished legs    Events:(19:20) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED preorder; we’ll be doing a live signing! copy of Operation Sock Drawer. Or go on their website! Stash Dash 2020 is over. Jasmin finished 18,816.5 meters! BostonJen finished  28, 557 meters   Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020 XRX Stitches at Home    Mother Knows Best:(24:11)   When Knitting Attacks: (36:20) Gigi was working on the second pair of Hue Loco knee high socks. Didn’t read the part of the instructions that said to switch to smaller needles. Need to frog that part.  Also, started a pair of Christmas socks on those size 0 needles    Knits in Space:(40:23) Acorn tv   A Stitch in Time   And Sew On:(44:47) Gigi remotely attended class meetings of the tailoring class at Cañada college.  The pattern for the Opium coat came in the mail.   Jasmin took Gigi to Thai Silks remotely.

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/80knitmore and use code 80knitmore to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details.     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 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               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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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.     PRONOUNs One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link   On the Needles:(4:44) Gigi working on the second pair of Hue Loco knee high socks: Jasmin is making steady progress, 3rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi kitchenered two Xmas socks, cast on another one in purple  Jasmin started the Baby Bandit by Jacqueline Cieslak test knit, in Little Skein Harvest Sport Sugar Maple for Genevieve. Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.  She is working on that at Jasmin’s house.  Jasmin reknit two of the three swatches. For the (RAVELRY LINK) Humo Amargo Cardigan Gigi is done with  the (RAVELRY LINK)Treppenviertel cowl in Alexandra The Art of Yarn in the colorway Dark Side of the Moon  Gigi worked on the Ridgeline cowl, R O Y G(BIV) Jasmin has made progress on her  emPower the People cowl in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “The Sky was purple” Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker Gigi started an  emPower the People cowll in Neighborhood Fiber Company DK in Remington.   Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker Enormous VOTE earrings LINK contact your school superintendent  about reminding students to register to vote Events:(19:20) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED preorder copy of Operation Sock Drawer. Or go on their website! Stash Dash 2020 is over, yardage TBD. #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020 XRX Stitches at Home    Mother Knows Best:(24:11) Pivoting! Gigi tells a story. Link to Jasmin's story about the spatter painting.    When Knitting Attacks: (36:20) Gigi was doing the Ridgeline cowl with a magic loop technique. When working on the contrast color, all the stitches slipped onto the needle and stretched out the contrast color  working on the Treppenviertel, Gigi lost the game of chicken   Knits in Space:(40:23) Gigi is tutoring/ translating online material for an old classmate  This weeks Love to Sew Podcast ( episode is titled Free Sewing) has lots of tips for free sewing patterns and sewing YouTube videos . Gigi wants to sign up for a bunch of newsletters    And Sew On:(44:47) Gigi remotely attended the first and second meeting of the tailoring class at Cañada college.  She thought her pattern was a pdf pattern.  It is not. She had a  Zoom meeting with classmate, her pattern had some adjustments. Jasmin went to Meissner's for supplies. Gigi is working on plain quilting for back of a cushion. Gigi mentions The Complete Guide to Fitting Gigi needs some autopilot sewing.  She may start on Grinch bags Jasmin sewed some silk masks using this pattern. She worked at Andrew's standing desk.  

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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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.             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!   One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link   On the Needles:(0:39) Gigi finished one pair of Hue Loco knee high socks: Jasmin is making steady progress, 3rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi mention the Lady Eleanor shawl Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock. Jasmin knit four swatches! Real sized even. Gigi is almost done with  the (RAVELRY LINK)Treppenviertel cowl in Alexandra The Art of Yarn in the colorway Dark Side of the Moon  Jasmin finished her handspun Calligraphy Cardigan , and mentions the Button Emporium. Jasmin mentions Jean Frost Chanel Jacket Gigi worked on the Ridgeline cowl, R O Y(GBIV) Jasmin started an emPower the People cowl in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “The Sky was purple” Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker We will ask Little Skein Anne if she is planning to Sock the Vote this year Gigi finished the third tentacle on Opus the Octopus and worked on the fourth Gigi doesn't remember what she wanted silk and linen yarn for. Events(28:50) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a SIGNED preorder copy of Operation Sock Drawer. Or go on their website LINK Stash Dash 2020 is over, yardage TBD. #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020   Mother Knows Best:(30:24) Incremental Improvement Jasmin mentions WildKratts   When Knitting Attacks: (37:15) Gigi ran short of yarn on the Treppenviertel  Jasmin: 3 of 4 swatches need to be redone. BOOOOO.   Knits in Space:(37:15) Piranaconda  The Yorkshire Vet AllCreatures Great and Small   And Sew On:(43:48) Gigi remotely attended the first and second meeting of the tailoring class at Cañada college.  The textbook and material package was delivered after class. Homework was reading 4 chapters and   sewing a shoulder pad        

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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices. 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.     One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link   On the Needles:(0:37) Gigi finished the Hue Loco knee high socks: Jasmin is making steady progress, 3rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock. Gigi cast on the (RAVELRY LINK)Treppenviertel cowl in Alexandra The Art of Yarn in the colorway Dark Side of the Moon  Jasmin has pulled her handspun Calligraphy Cardigan out of her UFO bin. She has finished the body and first button band. We talk about bicycle clips Gigi worked on the Ridgeline cowl   Gigi finished the third tentacle on Opus the Octopus and picked up stitches for the fourth    Events(18:26) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a SIGNED preorder copy of Operation Sock Drawer. Or go on their website LINK Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020  is ON! Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020   Mother Knows Best:(20:32) Grandma’s yarn- what to do with it RAFT- Resource Area For Teachers   When Knitting Attacks: (28:10) Gigi meant to pull the sock out of the project bag. She pulled out the needle instead  She looked online for a stretchy cast on.   Jasmin mentions the Comfy Cone   Knits in Space:(33:59) Weighted blanket love    And Sew On:(38:59) Gigi signed up for the tailoring class at Cañada college. She  is nervous . She mentions Palmer Pletsch books Jasmin is going to make some masks from a pattern that Romi signal boosted    

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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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.     One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link On the Needles:(0:37) Gigi worked on the calf increases of the Hue Loco knee high socks: Jasmin is making steady progress on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock. Gigi worked some on her speckled fade cowl out of Onyx Fibers Arts Jasmin has pulled her handspun Calligraphy Cardigan out of her UFO bin. She has finished the second sleeve and is working on the body. Gigi worked on the Ridgeline cowl from backyardfiberworks.   Jasmin has finished her Payne Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper in “The emperor’s new sweater” and started the first sleeve. Gigi worked on Christmas gift socks. One pink and one yellow pair, and the first one is done  Gigi's Ochre cardigan is finished. Now she can start a new one. Yarn is wound for a yellow one  Jasmin finished her Cassidy ; It is made in Abstract Fiber Miro worsted in the “Rosewood” color way.    Jasmin bought the buttons from the Button Emporium and  used a button spacer Gigi finished the third tentacle on Opus the Octopus   Events(22:49) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a SIGNED preorder copy of Operation Sock Drawer Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020   Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020   Mother Knows Best:(26:43) Always take your knitting!   When Knitting Attacks: (33:17) Gigi was attacked by her fade cowl. Gigi knitted on the Hue Loco socks, tried them on, the foot was too long. Knitting two parallel makes parallel mistakes. Frogged!   Straw into Gold:(36:53) Jasmin is still spinning some deep red and deep pink superfine merino/silk   Knits in Space:(37:56) Making a pleasant work environment   And Sew On:(47:15) Gigi worked on her whole cloth quilt. The sewing turned out horrible. Jasmin is going to make some masks from a pattern that Romi signal boosted  

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/80knitmore and use code 80knitmore to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details.     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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices. 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.   Episode 588 On the Needles:(0:58) Gigi worked on the calf increases of the Hue Loco knee high socks: Jasmin is making steady progress on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock. Gigi worked some on her speckled fade cowl out of Onyx Fibers Arts Jasmin has finished the body of her Payne Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper in “The emperor’s new sweater” and started the first sleeve. Gigi's preemie hat kit: she is making baby bear hats, and found some white yarn for polar bears. Jasmin finished her Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Bulky in “Peppery” Gigi's Ochre cardigan: She worked on the second sleeve and finished the lace at the cuff. Jasmin pulled her Cassidy out of the ufo bin and is nearly done with the second sleeve. It is made in Abstract Fiber Miro worsted in the “Rosewood” color way.  Gigi begrudgingly knitted a bit on Opus the Octopus   Events(24:41) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a SIGNED preorder copy of Operation Sock Drawer knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020   Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020   Mother Knows Best:(26:55) When in doubt, ask someone! Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, Oakland's Children's Hospital UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital When Knitting Attacks: (35:22) Gigi was attacked by her fade cowl. Jasmin kept misturning cables. Also, she did not check her project page.  Gigi knitted on the Hue Loco socks, tried them on, the foot was too long. Frogged back Jasmin plans to finish the Barberry cardigan (RAVELRY LINK) next. Hue Loco knee highs : .  Two handspans of knitting that need to be frogged   Straw into Gold:(43:53) Jasmin set her Elsa blue Abby batts Jasmin set  the cashmere/silk roving from Abstract Fiber.  Jasmin started spinning some deep red and deep pink superfine merino/silk   Knits in Space:(46:11) Five weeks of shark week on the National Geographic channel   And Sew On:(49:52) Gigi worked on her whole cloth quilt.         

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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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:(0:37) Gigi is sewing in ends on finished projects, because she doesn’t need to be engaged. Six pairs of socks, and three preemie hats. Genevieve helped.  Jasmin is making steady progress on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi is working on sewing in snaps on the Victorian girl coat Jasmin finished her Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs in Onyx Fiber Arts Arts “Veronica”.  Gigi knitted on the Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock. Jasmin has finished the body of her Payne Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper in “The emperor’s new sweater” Gigi is working on a cowl out of Onyx yarn in a fade pattern  Jasmin started a Layered Cloche from Weekend Hats in The Dye Project/Sea Change Fibers Sport/High Tide Marl base Gigi is working on Knitmore cowls, and the Primary colors cowl is bound off using Jeny's super stretchy bind off Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit, and she is making baby bear hats Gigi has started a Ridgeline cowl out of Backyard Fiberworks.  Gigi is working on a sleeve of the Ochre cardigan Gigi is knitting on a tentacle for Opus the Octopus   Events(11:10) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a SIGNED preorder copy of Operation Sock Drawer knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen KnitGirllls podcast Fiberworld 2020   Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020   Mother Knows Best(14:53) Feed your Inner Child   When Knitting Attacks: (19:35) Gigi messed up the lace pattern on the Ochre cardigan. The yarn for the baby yarn bear hats had repeated weak spots For the Victorian coat, Gigi sewed in fancy buttons with backing buttons. She needs to add snaps, But  she can’t sew snaps under fancy buttons .   The cowl in Onyx yarn needs shorter needles, it  is all stretched out    Review:(26:07) Modern Heritage Knits, by Christine Danaee Straw into Gold:(38:32) Jasmin finished plying, skeined up, and needs to set her Elsa blue Abby batts Jasmin is finished plying and skeined up, and needs to set  the cashmere/silk roving from Abstract Fiber.  Jasmin started spinning some deep red and deep pink superfine merino/silk   Short Rows:(39:58) Genevieve finished a hat. She is weaving a scarf on a Schacht Cricket loom. She also cast on a preemie hat.  Knits in Space:(46:18) Gigi is showing off finished projects, and went on a virtual trip to the big box store. She is thinking of taking a Tailoring class online, at Cañada College in the fall Car wash for Rex   And Sew On:(52:30)   Gigi worked on her whole cloth quilt.

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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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:(0:38) Jasmin is making good progress on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's   knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock. Jasmin mentions the Clapotis Gigi swatched for the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.. Jasmin finished her 2014 SPAKAL Harvest Cardigan. Jasmin is nearly done with the body of her Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs in Onyx Fiber Arts   Arts “Veronica”.  Gigi is working on Knitmore cowls, and the Primary colors cowl is almost done  Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit: she is making hats that need pompoms  Gigi has been swatching for a Ridgeline cowl out of Backyard Fiberworks. She also washed the swatch.  And cast it on Gigi finished the washcloth blanket out of acrylic yarn. Washed it in the machine, and it needs ends woven in   Events(21:31) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a SIGNED preorder copy of Operation Sock Drawer knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020  Jasmin mentions Stefan from Saturday Night Live Tour de Fleece has ended 7.19! #Team Sasquatch Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020   Mother Knows Best:(25:45) This week, we talk about yarn substitutions. Wild Kratts   When Knitting Attacks: (42:56) Gigi cast on the Flickering shawl. It is  easy, grey and black yarn held together, in stockinette stitch.  She doesn't like how it looks.  She will make a 4 inch square. If she still doesn’t like it, she will rip it and use the yarn for something else  She cast on the Ridgeline shawl on needles that were too long.  She had to wrestle it onto shorter needles, that seem too short.     Straw into Gold:(46:53) Tour de Fleece! Jasmin has set the Targhee/Romney/Angelina from Morro Fleece for a sweater.  Jasmin finished plying her Elsa blue Abby batts Jasmin is finished spinning the cashmere/silk roving from Abstract Fiber    Knits in Space:(48:497) Gigi's  aunt,  who doesn’t Facebook, asked about her Cancan shawl. They talked about her filet crochet curtains and Orenburg style blocking   And Sew On:(53:00)   Gigi worked on her whole cloth quilt.            

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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.       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.     One minute family update   On the Needles:(1:11) After a month of concerns about users who have been harmed by NuRav being ignored, we are shifting to adding more content to our shownotes pages in order to make them as accessible as possible to our listeners. From here forward, we will be putting our projects here on our blog as well as in Ravelry. Gigi is swatching for a Ridgeline cowl out of Backyard Fiberworks   Gigi is working on Knitmore cowls. She is working on a Fade cowl out of an Onyx Fiber Arts mini skein bundle. and one out of primary colors from Black Trillium Fibers Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan  Jasmin picked up her 2014 SPAKAL Harvest Cardigan. She has finished the sleeves, and is nearly done with the bottom edging. Jasmin is making good progress on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock. Gigi is working on Opus the Octopus. She sewed eyelids, and is working on tentacles Gigi finished the washcloth blanket out of acrylic yarn  Gigi knitted a washcloth blanket out of acrylic yarn Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit: she is making more baby bear hats (RAVELRY LINK) out of Jamieson yarn and some yellow yarn, and is knitting plain hats to embroider later. In Stitches (14:51) Gigi is sleeping under a Stack and Whack quilt. She is wearing her A line skirt, using a  burrito pillow case, and also the yellow Cal King quilt   Events(20:29) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a SIGNED preorder copy of Operation Sock Drawer We talk about Drinking French knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020  Tour de Fleece has started! #Team Sasquatch Mother Knows Best:(29:00) Just keep swimming. We reference Dr Gemma    When Knitting Attacks: (32:44) Gigi : cast on again for the primary color cowl. Making it pool is hard Gigi: Ochre cardigan. She ripped out the sleeve, and picked up more sleeve stitches at the underarm  Jamin dropped a stitch on her  2014 SPAKAL Harvest Cardigan.   Review:(41:48) Cable Knits from Nordic Lands by Ivar Asplund  Jasmin mentions Elsebelth Lavold  Viking Knits Viking Patterns    Straw into Gold:(48:51) Tour de Fleece! Jasmin is finished spinning and plying the Targhee/Romney/Angelina from Morro Fleece for a sweater.  Jasmin finished spinning her Elsa blue Abby batts Jasmin is half finished with spinning the cashmere/silk roving from Abstract Fiber  She is using the Schacht Double Ended Electric Bobbin Winder, blue shop towels and oil applicator Gigi is spinning on the Jenkins Turkish drop spindle   Knits in Space:(54:48) Jasmin took Gigi on a virtual fabric store visit    And Sew On:(58:20) Gigi dug out UFOs. Working on the background of a whole cloth quilt piece. There are feathers with a grid background. Genevieve is practicing sewing straight lines. Gigi cut fashion fabric and lining for Grinch bags.  They are black light reactive .She is hand basting the zipper from her Carli sweater

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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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:(0:48) The Kapuzin Hoodie has gone from Genevieve to Rex Gigi is working on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth, Alpaca, and Possum in a pale grey. We mention the safety issues with the new ravelry format. Jasmin mentIons the Screen reader accessibility feature on the iPhone.   Jasmin is on the second MC stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock. Gigi finished the  Knitmore Cowl 2.0 in Alexandra the Art of Yarn. It is grey with raspberry flashes Jasmin has made some progress on her Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Mae Designs in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “Veronica” Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza, with Knitcompanion. She finished the neckline  Jasmin started her Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Oink Pigments Dapper in “The Emperor’s New Sweater”, she’s past the armholes and bust short rows. Gigi has set up a preemie hat kit. There are hats in various states of construction. She made pompoms  and finished 10 hats Gigi set up a blocking station in the garage. She blocked an envelope neck sweater for True North Hearts and Hands.  Jasmin is working on the first sleeve of the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi wants to make knee high socks. She cast on two pairs out of  Hue Loco   In Stitches (24:16) Gigi is wearing the A line skirt from the Beginning Clothing Construction class at West Valley College.    Events(26:00) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Stash Dash 2020. Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020  Tour de Fleece!  Mother Knows Best:(27:32) Teamwork makes the dream work! Cooperation makes it happen! Sesame Street song. When Knitting Attacks: (30:38) Gigi lost yarn chicken.  She needs one more skein for the Pointed Firs shawl    Straw into Gold:(34:50) Spinning while listening to Sheepspot live is a great match. Tour de Fleece! Quick training! Jasmin mentions Morro Fleeceworks And Stinky and Dirty Tour de Fleece quicktraining: pick a project, go fast   Knits in Space:(42:02) Enjoying peace and quiet on the back porch   And Sew On:(46:51) Gigi's fabric got delivered. Gigi found a box of cut out sack gowns with envelope necklines. She is working on them assembly line style. Last step is remaining: hem and draw strings  The saga of missing accessory box concludes! She found double sided needles for finishing serger seams, and Genevieve helped     

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.    We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com                 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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   Indie Dyed Yarns, Hand Knit & Crochet Items and Accessories  Here at Mitchell's Creations: Handmade = Quality, Time, & Love.       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:(0:40)   Gigi is working on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale, smoky grey. Jasmin finished the second sleeve and joined it to the body for her  Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi is working on Opus the Octopus. Jasmin is ¾ finished with her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi started a Knitmore Cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn. It is grey with raspberry flashes  She is writing writing up pattern as she knits. Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi is working on he Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion. Jasmin started the first CC stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong) Gigi finished the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. There are hats in various states of construction. In Stitches (17:07) Gigi is wearing the A-line skirt she made in the Beginning Clothing Construction at West Valley College, and a grey floral dress from ages ago. Jasmin suggests Butt shorts  and Gigi is thinking about Cat Bordhi wristers Jasmin wore a polka dot dress that Gigi made ages ago Events(21:48) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020    Mother Knows Best:(23:53) Jasmin mentions Sasha Torres' podcast Sheepspot Jasmin mentions Project Cornerstone. Here's the link to our Black Lives Matter instagram highlight The CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall When Knitting Attacks: (31:45) Gigi was attacked by the Pointed Firs. Gigi's Sewn bowl cozy.  It came out worse for wear from the wash Jasmin joined the sleeves on the WRONG SIDES of her octopus pullover Knits in Space:(40:33) Making, making, making. Sharing. Ben and Jerry's Sweet Cream base recipe. Oxo Julienne Peeler The Perfect Scoop Cuisinart 2 qt ice cream maker  Pawley studio (pie plate)   And Sew On:(50:36) Gigi finished the embroidery project from the Couture Embellishments class. Gigi finished the third half-lined nightshirt, but needs to take pictures  The saga of the missing box of  presser feet continues. Gigi needs to make a sturdy copy of the sloper on a polypropylene sheet from Tap Plastic 

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.    We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com                 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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     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   Lisa has her own vision of the world and the colors in these hand dyed mill spun yarns are from deep in her imagination or from just outside, in her gardens, where Mother Nature gets it right. Three decades of taking fleeces through all forms of preparation have led to the conclusion that life is too short to spin with second rate fibers and so everything that you find within this section is pure heaven to spin. From long wools to downy cashmere, you can feel confident that they are the best that can run through your fingers.   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:(0:43) Jasmin finished the first sleeve and is about halfway through the second on her her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi is working on Opus the Octopus. Two tentacles  are done. She finished four eye lids. We mention an article in Threads Magazine on pressing while sewing (article is no longer available)  Jasmin cast on a Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong) in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock “Copyrights”. Jasmin needs to think about her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi is working on he Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion.   Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. The stripes are done, she needs to finish the border.    Gigi cast on the herringbone shawlPointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale smoky grey.  Jasmin has finished her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer   Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. She knitted a bunch, cast on some more, and they are in various states of construction. Three hats are finished.    In Stitches (28:38) #MeMadeMay is almost over! Jasmin is wearing a dress that Gigi made in the Draping class at West Valley College, and some Southern Comfort by LoLo Body Care. Gigi is wearing the A-line skirt she made in the Beginning Clothing Construction at West Valley College.   Events(33:10) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020    Mother Knows Best:(38:50) Nothing is too hard!   When Knitting Attacks: (46:26) Gigi was attacked by the Pointed Firs, Ochre cardigan, and Clockwork. Jasmin is working on the Octopus sweater. Blueprint/Craftsy is going out of business   Straw into Gold:(53:07) Spinning with Rex, winding bobbins.   Knits in Space:(55:10) Birds of Prey soundtrack! Jasmin has started a quarantine journal, and a quarantine cookbook. Also Quarantinis! And Sew On:(59:13) Gigi is working on the embroidery project from the Couture Embellishments class. It is a Persian floral motif. Gigi finished the third half-lined nightshirt, but needs to weave in ends.  The saga of the missing box of  presser feet continues. Korean pattern saga: Gigi dug out a pink and red  floral from the stash, washed and dried it. She wants to use the sloper from last semesters class. She ordered a book from the teacher on how to use the sloper.     

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.    We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com                 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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     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    We know that there are lots of you out there who have begun to spin and Lisa Souza Dyeworks at www.lisaknit.com has just what you are looking for. Beautiful hand dyed combed top is available in several different wool types as well as phenomenal silk blends. Lisa Souza is also producing fabulously soft blended batts with such combinations as merino, cashmere and Tencel. Dreamy!      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:(0:42) Jasmin is almost at the armholes on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus. Two tentacles  are done. This is my weekend knitting  Jasmin is working on the back of her Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi is working on he Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion   Jasmin has finished both sleeves and is nearly finished with the body of her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer Gigi is working on Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.   Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale smoky grey.  The pattern is visible Jasmin is working on the Foolproof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn "Sun River" in "Espresso" and "Persimmon".  Gigi set up a preemie hat kit. Knitted one, it needs a pompom.  3 are finished    In Stitches (13:19) #MeMadeMay is coming up: Gigi wore a nightgown!   Events(14:17) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Jasmin got a processed fleece from Morro Fleeceworks that she bought at last year's Spinning at the Winery  Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020   Mother Knows Best:(17:32) Go big, since you’re already home. Try something new and outrageous with your knitting/baking/styling.    When Knitting Attacks: (24:20) Gigi was attacked by her Pointed Firs.    Knits in Space:(29:50) Taking walks and laughing with Sam.  Dr Gemma does Instagram Lives Sasha of Sheepspot does Instagram lives Pawley Studios does a Twitch stream Jam PDX Missouri Quilt Company tutorials   And Sew On:(36:23) Gigi is almost finished with the third half-lined nightshirt, she did the coverstitching. She tells the   saga of the missing box with presser feet.  She got beautiful fabric from Joanne’s, ordered a pattern.   

    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.    We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com                 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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     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:(0:41) Gigi finished the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan   Jasmin is almost at the armholes on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus. Gigi likes her Ott-lite, and Jasmin likes her fancy Ott-lite. Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion She is having a hard time getting used to technology  Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi finished Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex She found some Hue Loco sock yarn  Jasmin has her Musselburgh hat in her purse. Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. Jasmin is enthusing about black yarn with a rainbow (Veronica from Onyx Fiber Arts)  and she mentioned the Classic Cozy Raglan  Gigi is knitting  preemie hats again Gigi cast on the Pointed Firs  shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale smoky grey. Jasmin has finished both sleeves and is nearly finished with the body of her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer   Gigi set up a preemie hat kit. She knitted one, it needs a pompom. In Stitches (21:25) Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . #MeMadeMay is coming up; Gigi wore an old nightgown she sewed.   Events(25:09) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Virtual Vogue Knitting Live Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020    Mother Knows Best:(27:41) Treat yourself. Something small. A good smell, a favorite meal. We mention Dr Gemma's Daily tips. Please share the small things you are doing, and your small treats in this weeks thread.   When Knitting Attacks: (35:43) Gigi ripped back the Ochre cardigan again. Gigi started the Pointed Firs, she loves the yarn, the light color does show the pattern.  She needed to start it three more times anyway    Knits in Space:(40:21) Some Good News! A great way to start your day.   And Sew On:(43:04) Gigi is almost finished with two half-lined nightshirt, she did the coverstitching;  She told the saga of the box of presser feet.    But she found two stippled pieces for sofa cushions, and is planning a quartet of quilts

This 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.    We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com                 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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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:(0:37) Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan. Only about 50 shawl stitches left. She needs to pay attention and count. Our book, Operation Sock Drawer is scheduled to be published at the end of September!   Jasmin is roughly a handspan into her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus. One tentacle is done. This is weekend knitting. Jasmin finished her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower. Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn,   Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi is finishing another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex.  She needs to bind off the toe. She is not totally out of sock yarn, she bought some Hue Loco at Stitches. Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.   Jasmin is nearly at the armholes of her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum Gigi finished a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue. It needs blocking  Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, super wash merino rayon bamboo  in a denim color with Knitcompanion   She is having a hard time getting used to technology  Gigi finished a bright blue Malabrigo cowl   In Stitches (27:04) Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . #MeMadeMay is coming up; Gigi wore a me-made nightgown   Events(31:11) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Virtual Vogue Knitting Live   Mother Knows Best:(33:32) Grant a wish (Positive Discipline)   When Knitting Attacks: (38:18) Gigi was attacked by her Ochre cardigan, fade cowl, and Pointed Firs.   Knits in Space:(44:00) Jasmin baked cookies with Lady Dye Diane live, seamed Quadrat with friends on zoom.   And Sew On:(47:36) Gigi is almost finished with two half-lined nightshirt, it needs coverstitching; She cut the third one  Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class. Gigi dug out the pattern of the A-line skirt from the Beginning Clothing Construction class.  She is planning to make four more with stashed fabric. She is working on a lovely black on black, discrete leopard print.   Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events   The Cover stitch machine is set up.

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.    We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com               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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     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.       Are you still sipping coffee out of that Denny’s cup you stole in college? It’s time to get mugged with Pawley Studios! Find the perfect mug to keep your beverage warm while binge-watching Netflix or for that 20 oz. “one” glass of wine. We don’t judge. Get your own nerdy, funny or punny mug with our over 400 phrases and logos, or you can customize our handmade ceramics for your home or business. Let Pawley Studios help you find your new favorite mug today. Find us at Pawleystudios.com/knitmoregirls   On the Needles:(0:39) Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan.The right angle eats up 4 shawl stitches per repeat. She needs to pay attention and count. Our book, Operation Sock Drawer is scheduled to be published at the end of September!   Jasmin swatched and cast on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. Ready for colorwork. #projectsweaterchest   Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion She is having a hard time getting used to technology  Jasmin is about to finish her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower. Gigi is working on another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex.   Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. Jasmin mentions Canon Hand dyes does fraternal sockyarn;  Jasmin mentions the knitty's Helix socks   Knitting at Jasmin’s house  12:12 DEAD AIR Gigi finished a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue. It needs blocking  Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum Jasmin started her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer Gigi is working on Clockwork Jasmin is knitting on Bleideag by Ysolda Teague in Westwool Bicycle. Gigi finished a bright blue Malabrigo cowl   In Stitches (20:49) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . Me Made May is coming up  Gigi wore the A line skirt from her beginning sewing class and a nightgown, and Jasmin wore a flared skirt that Gigi made, paired with a top out of ribbon from Tess yarns   Events(24:56) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool Virtual Vogue Knitting Live   Mother Knows Best:(26:15) You are the boss of you Dr Gemma has strategies and coping skills    Jasmin recommended The Perfect Scoop (ice cream recipe book)    When Knitting Attacks: (30:40) Gigi worked on the French Can-can while watching tv Gigi's fade cowl  gave her a hard time, so she  ripped it back. The yarn needs stockinette stitch to shine.  Gigi started the Pointed Firs, she loves the yarn, the dark color doesn’t show the pattern at all. Jasmin worked on the Quadrat  pullover, but did the cuff in needles that were too big   Straw into Gold:(34:39) Jasmin spins with Sasha from Sheepspot, roving from Morro Fleece works for a Cozy Classic Raglan Happy Podcastiversary!   Knits in Space:(43:06) Gigi enjoyed her zoom knitting group  Gigi watches YouTube videos. She liked He Sewed She Sewed Jasmin and the kids took goodies to the teachers and doorbell ditched them.   Review:(46:54) Harry Potter Knits   And Sew On:(1:05:45) Gigi is almost finished with a the half-lined nightshirt, it needs coverstitching  She cut the next one in a blue and cream fabric with a paisley print.  Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class. Gigi dug out the pattern of the A line skirt from the Beginning Clothing Construction class.  She is planning to make four with stashed fabric. She is working on a lovely  black on   black, discreet leopard print.    

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.                  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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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.       Are you still sipping coffee out of that Denny’s cup you stole in college? It’s time to get mugged with Pawley Studios! Find the perfect mug to keep your beverage warm while binge-watching Netflix or for that 20 oz. “one” glass of wine. We don’t judge. Get your own nerdy, funny or punny mug with our over 400 phrases and logos, or you can customize our handmade ceramics for your home or business. Let Pawley Studios help you find your new favorite mug today. Find us at Pawleystudios.com/knitmoregirls       We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn.   With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     On the Needles:(0:39) Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan.The right angle eats up 4 shawl stitches per repeat.   Jasmin swatched and cast on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss” #projectsweaterchest   Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion Jasmin is on the second sleeve of her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower. Gigi mentions Boston Jen's Dishcloth/ Goodreader  tutorial Gigi  finished another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy yarn with   pretty pale green stripes. Gigi is working on another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex.     Gigi is working on a fade cowl . Jasmin cast on a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi swatched and cast on for Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. She came up with an idea how not to have bunching with slipped stitches    Jasmin has made some progress on her CardiZen by Denise Bayron in Onyx Fiber Arts Bulky in the “Pepper” colorway. Gigi is working on a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue.  Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class. In Stitches (23:35) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: sleeping hat, loudest color socks Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover Anna sweater   Events(25:11) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool   Mother Knows Best:(27:23) Be kind to yourself! Be gentle with your body.   When Knitting Attacks: (31:43) Gigi worked on the French Can-can while zooming with friends. Gigi's fade cowl  gave her a hard time.    Knits in Space:(36:13) Jasmin baked scones with Lady Dye Diane on IG live. Cream Scones from the Joy of Cooking   And Sew On:(42:53) Gigi is working on an old UFO, a white on black toile print, a flared skirt with lining. Done  Jasmin finished installing a dual separating zipper on her Carli cardigan. Tutorial in highlights on instagram and in the Mariah project page.   Gigi finally found the Carli cardigan and the zipper.  She put it on the dress form and pinned the zipper in place, and then decided to machine sew Jasmin did her first bit of visible mending on a comforter, and sewed her Sterling labels into some of her finished knits.   Gigi started sewing half-lined nightshirts 

This week's episode is sponsored by: Alexandra the Art of Yarn is an independent yarn company, nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, taking pleasure in providing you with very unique customized hand dyed yarns. We love to make hand crafted colorways just for you and your customers while always searching for new luxury yarns and fibers that you will enjoy.      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.              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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.       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:(0:37) Gigi finally figured out bead placement, and started the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan The right angle eats up 4 shawl stitches per repeat. Jasmin finished  her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Spruce green while on video chat. #projectsweaterchest Gigi swatched for the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza, in a denim color  Jasmin is more than half done with her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”.    Gigi  finished another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy with black, red and brown stripes. She is working on the last pair of the amazing sale Patons Kroy yarn with   pretty pale green stripes. Gigi is working on another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex.     Jasmin cast on a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”.   Gigi is swatching for a fade cowl .   Jasmin cast on a CardiZen by Denise Bayron in Onyx Fiber Arts Bulky in the “Pepper” colorway.   Gigi swatched and cast on for Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.   In Stitches (13:51) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: sleeping hat, loudest color socks ,  Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover   Events(18:50) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled   Purloined:(19:44) What are you stalking? from The Yarniacs  Mrs Watson by Martina Behm.    Mother Knows Best:(22:53) Reach out and touch someone by phone Jasmin starts the day with the Sheepspot live and ends it with Dr Gemma's live in the evening    When Knitting Attacks: (28:04) Gigi thought she had figured out bead placement on the French Cancan. She didn’t like beads in the chain of knitted stitches next to the lace.  Gigi swatched for a fade cowl, then she swatched again with fingering yarn, because she had pulled out the first fingering swatch, put the needles away and not taken notes. She repeatedly pulled out the toe decreases for a VITNB sock.   Knits in Space:(35:14) Sourdough starter love. We really like LoloBars   And Sew On:(42:02) Gigi is working on an old UFO, a white on black toile print, a flared skirt with lining. Jasmin is installing a dual separating zipper on her Carli cardigan. Tutorial in highlights on instagram and in the Mariah project page.   Gigi finally found the Carli cardigan and the zipper.  She put it on the dress form and pinned the zipper in place, and then decided to machine sew it.  

This week's episode is sponsored by:     Alexandra the Art of Yarn is an independent yarn company, nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, taking pleasure in providing you with very unique customized hand dyed yarns. We love to make hand crafted colorways just for you and your customers while always searching for new luxury yarns and fibers that you will enjoy.        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.                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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     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.     Sincere Sheep offers high quality, breed-specific wool in a truly stunning palette of natural color.           On the Needles:(0:35) Gigi swatched for the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza Superwash rayon Bamboo, "St Louis Blues" .  Jasmin has been working on her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Spruce green while on video chat. She’s finished the body and on the cuff of the first sleeve.   Gigi  is working on yet another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy, with black, red and brown stripes. Gigi is also working on the last pair of the amazing sale Patons Kroy yarn with pretty pale green stripes. Gigi as also cast on another Vanilla is the New Black out of Plymouth Stiletto Yarn. #operationsockdrawer   Jasmin started (and is making great progress) on her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. #ProjectSweaterChest   Jasmin swatched for her Ursa in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer in Peachberry Sparkle.   Gigi is swatching for a Gradient fade cowl in  Onyx Fiber Arts. Pattern said worsted yarn held double. She is swatching with fingering yarn on size 1 needles, and  using her Knitmore cowl as a template And learning how to use Knitcompanion   In Stitches (10:54) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: sleeping hat, socks Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover Go on Instagram and post what you are doing to cheer yourself up! LINK   Events(14:23) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled     Mother Knows Best:(15:41) Before Breakfast podcast : At the end of the day take a few moments and jot down what went well what was good today. We like to end our days with Dr Gemma's Instagram lives. And Jasmin likes to listen to Sheepspot in the morning, and they are planning to do a Schitt's Creek Netflix Watch Party! Join our Instagram!    When Knitting Attacks: (22:28) Gigi swatched for a Gradient fade cowl.  Jasmin got out her tools and fixed her umbrella swift. Gigi turned the heel in the sparkly Plymouth Yarn sock. She was talking on Zoom, not paying attention, and messed up the heel turn. Gigi is wrestling with the bead placement in the lace pattern for the French Cancan   Knits in Space:(29:22) Fireside knitting. Sidewalk chalk art. Rode bikes!   And Sew On:(34:30) Gigi is sewing a UFO,  a white on black toile print. It is a flared skirt with lining.   Last week, she sewed the zipper, center back seam, hemmed lining, serged bottom of hem, and pressed hems. This week she pinned skirt and lining together, sewed lining and skirt together, and pressed.   She also worked on the postage stamp project. She finished the last bit of quilting, attached a zipper and sewed the edges together.   Jasmin installed a better zipper on her Mariah and is installing a dual separating zipper on her Carli cardigan. Tutorial in highlights on instagram and in the Mariah project page.  

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/knitmore10 and use code knitmore10 for 10 free meals 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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     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.       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:(0:42) Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, in the "Birthday Suit" colorway.  Gigi strung one length of beads onto   Oral B Superfloss with beads. She needs to knit a swatch and figure out bead placement.    Jasmin has been working on her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Spruce green while on video chat. She’s finished the front, and is nearly finished with the back.   Gigi  is working on yet another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy with black and red and brown stripes. She got both socks to the toe decreases.    Jasmin started (and is making great progress) on her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”.  Jasmin got the coolest Ott-Lite. Gigi is ready to knit the Ochre cardigan She kitted everything up, and  wound the yarn Gigi finished The Joker and the Thief shawl. Gigi is swatching for a fade cowl. The pattern recommended worsted yarn held double. Gigi was swatching with  Onyx Fiber Arts fingering yarn on size 1 needles, using the Knitmore cowl as a template, and she is using Knitcompanion   In Stitches (33:38) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: sleeping hat, socks, Paton’s Kroy socks, she didn’t feel the purl stitches  Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover Go on Instagram and post what you are doing to cheer yourself up!   Events(34:00) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Fender has Free guitar and Ukulele lessons    Mother Knows Best:(35:48) Be bold.    When Knitting Attacks: (42:50) Gigi's Joker and the Thief knitting attack won yarn chicken .   Gigi is wrestling with the bead placement in the lace pattern for the French Cancan   Knits In Space:(45:47) Entertainment, culture, uplifting stuff. Virtual board games. Clue script reading.   MacBeth  South Bay Musical Theatre doing readings Taboo Metropolitan Opera Broadway HD   And Sew On:(50:24) Gigi found a sewing UFO, it is a  white on black toile print. It is a flared skirt with lining.   Pressed zipper open. Sewed I invisible zipper with new to me technique. Easiest way ever. Couldn’t find textbook for technique, Got Sandra Betzina's Power Sewing off the shelf.  Doesn’t need a hemostat. Sewed in zipper, center back seam, hemmed lining, serged bottom of hem. Pressed hems. Pinned skirt   and lining together.     

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.     #welovecolor is more than just a motto, it is the way I live...My hope is that my yarn can light a little fire in your soul when you run across that special skein. Fully Spun yarn is hand-dyed as roving, then spun to create a marled yarn in which every strand has multiple colors. Every finished object shows off color in striped gradients large and small.   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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.       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.   Indie Dyed Yarns, Hand Knit & Crochet Items and Accessories  Here at Mitchell's Creations: Handmade = Quality, Time, & Love.   Sincere Sheep offers high quality, breed-specific wool in a truly stunning palette of natural color.     On the Needles:(0:36) Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, in the "Birthday Suit" colorway.  Gigi strung one length on  Oral B Superfloss with beads. She needs to knit a swatch and figure out bead placement.  Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She finished the orchid colored Cabled Raglan by   Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs.   Gigi  is working on yet another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy. Two pairs need ends woven in. She cast on a pair with black and red and brown stripes. The first sock is ready to have the heel turned.    Jasmin has been working on her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Spruce green.   Gigi is helping a friend with her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl, by Afifa. FaceTime knitting is challenging    Jasmin started (and is making great progress) on her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”.  Gigi is getting towards the end of The Joker and the Thief shawl. The last color stripe is coming up.   In Stitches (21:38) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: sleeping hat Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover Go on Instagram and post what you are doing to cheer yourself up!   Events(27:23) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled   Mother Knows Best:(28:35) Research your charity projects. Is it (a) what they’re asking for? (b) who is organizing? (c) who benefits? How are recipients selected? (d) is it helpful for the affected community, or is it a feel-good project for those donating? Let  us know about your criteria for determining which charities you support.   Article about effectiveness of cloth masks can be found here, Article from CDC : Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks Altruism effect on the brain.   Sewing Out Loud  is one of Gigi's favorite sewing podcasts. When Knitting Attacks: (40:54) Gigi gets attacked by her Joker and the Thief shawl, blaming the dogs for the disappearance of one ball of yarn. They are good boys, and this time, innocent.   Jasmin was repeatedly attacked by her Quatrat pullover  Gigi is wrestling with the lace pattern for the French Cancan   Straw into Gold:(49:12) Spinning with Rex. Jasmin mentions Morro Fleece Works   And Sew On:(52:08) Gigi has more Avengers  burrito pillows, cut, pressed and pinned.  She is waiting for Genevieve to come over and sew.  She finished the sloper out of muslin.   Gigi found the back half of her lost sloper from 1991, while she  was looking for drafting paper.   Gigi is eligible for the California Community College Honor Society 

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.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     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:(0:32) Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, in the "Birthday Suit" colorway. Jasmin had enough beads in the right color and size. Gigi strung one length of  Oral B Superfloss. She needs to knit a swatch and figure out bead placement.  Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She is finished with the body of the orchid colored Cabled Raglan by Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs, and only has the collar left.   Gigi's Vanilla is the new black socks out of Patons Kroy rainbow stripes, are done. A grey pair is also done, so she cast on a pair with black and red and brown stripes.    Jasmin started her Hard Rime Hat for the #HardRimeHatKAL in Lisa Souza: Black Purple and Jonquil. Jasmin tried a colorwork ring Jasmin likes the Joy of Cooking Allie Brosh's blog, Hyperbole and a Half (and her book!) Gigi: helping a friend with her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl,  by Afifa   In Stitches (16:07) Jasmin wore her Westport waves hat Gigi: sleeping hat Genevieve: Red and gold scarf, Hamilknit hat   Mother Knows Best:(18:12) Do things that make you feel good. Take your meds, drink water, wear your good underwear. Amy Singer (of Knitty.com) has compiled a list of canceled events and the affected vendors, which you can find here. When Knitting Attacks: (30:02) Gigi gets attacked by her Joker and the Thief shawl, and a perplexing issue with her Vanilla is the new black socks   Review:(33:45) Get Garter by Woolly Wormhead   And Sew On:(39:13) Genevieve sewed the seams for the avengers burrito pillows, Gigi did the second seam for the French seam Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: moulage has been suspended. She worked on sloper out of muslin.  She is also working on a Simplicity dress with her friend  They worked on the bodice: stay stitching, directional sewing, sewing onto swatches.   Gigi introduced her friend to the Gertie sewing books. Jasmin repaired three comforters.  Next time she will use Wonderunder  

Show Notes:Intro - ~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry GroupOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Force is Strong With These Socks aka Luke & Leia SkySOCKers on US1.5 (2.5mm), Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock in the Stardust colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #9 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Green Tea Heather colourway & Lion Brand Heartland in the Glacier Bay colourway~2020 Preemie Hat #10 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby Ombres & Prints in the Prince Pebbles colourway~2020 Valentine’s Day Socks for the Dr. Hubs on US1.5 (2.5mm), Kalispell Sock in the Pretty Bird colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 11:03Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~FFO! of Countdown to Christmas~FO!!!!! - A Very Hilde Yule - #bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakes~FO!!!!! - Pusheen Kitty #1~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~It's Spring Fever by Blackbird Designs~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~I do love knitting patterns Dumbledore decal from Make Moody ~Patterns, floss, & pins from Acorns & Threads~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for March here~Upcoming Events:*PNW Yarn Crawl, 30-April to 3-May-2020*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Camara Wilkins - C.C. is reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finishing reading Books 16-18~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Books 43-45~Aurora Rising (The Aurora Cycle #1) by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - C.C. finished reading~Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Villains #4) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~Never Never (Detective Harriet Blue #1) by James Patterson & Candice Fox - C.C. finished reading~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading Book 4~The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall - C.C. finished reading~Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Villains #5) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 16 & is reading Book 17~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 16-17 & watching Series 18~The Good Place - finished Seasons 1-2 & watching Season 3~The Masked Singer - finished Season 2 & watching Season 3~Call the Midwife - Series 9 finale~Murdoch Mysteries - Season 13 finale~Agatha Raisin - Series 3 finale~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~The Flash - watching Season 6~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1~The Sinner - watching Season 3~Death in Paradise - Series 9 finale~Doctor Who - Series 12 finale~Outlander - watching Season 5~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Supergirl - watching Season 5~Stumptown - watching Season 1~NCIS - watching Season 17~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~C.C.’s Favs playlistDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Prize Winners Announced: If you're a winner, PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com with your full name & mailing address.~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein ~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!March/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Diana (DianaWave) from California asks:Hi! Do you know of any patterns for the knitwear that characters wear on Anne with an “E”?Misc. - ~Episode 388 will go live on Thursday, 19-MarchEpisode 389 will go live on Friday, 27-March, as normal~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

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.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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.     Errata:(0:34) Jasmin combined Jessie Maed and Jacqueline Cieslak into one person (regarding the knitted shorts)   On the Needles:(0:40) Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, Birthday Suit colorway; she has nearly finished the first skein and is thinking of adding beads. Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She is working on the orchid colored Cabled Raglan by Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs. She’s joined the sleeves and is working on the yoke. Gigi worked on two pairs of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of Patons Kroy.   Jasmin swatched for her Quadrat pullover  in The Dye Project Worsted, in Painted Lady.     Jasmin delivered the Jedi cardigan and Yoda hat for Genevieve’s teacher’s baby.    KnitBoop’s Namu Sweater is LIVE on ravelry.    Gigi is helping a classmate with her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl, by Afifa. In Stitches (24:41) Jasmin wore her Namu Cowl, and resistance hat Gigi: sleeping hat Genevieve: Red and gold scarf   Mother Knows Best:(25:26)   Amy Singer (of Knitty.com) has compiled a list of canceled events and the affected vendors, which you can find here.   Here's the link to the super-catchy Vietnamese Coronavirus PSA.   When Knitting Attacks: (29:51) The dogs helped with Gigi's French Cancan shawl.   Gigi was attacked by the vanilla socks.    Jasmin realized that she mis-crossed half of the cables on her tunic.   Review:(36:15) Boost Your Knitting, Arnall-Culliford Knitwear   And Sew On:(42:13) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: moulage is done, and the sloper is today’s project.   Gigi also made 3 clean copies of the moulage to develop the sloper.  Gigi is working on burrito style pillow cases.  

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/knitmore10 and use code knitmore10 for 10 free meals including free shipping.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.       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:(0:40) Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She has dug out the orchid colored Cabled Raglan by Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs and is working on the sleeves. Gigi finished her Drea’s shawl in Oink Pigments. White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "MommyDearest" .    Jasmin finished Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.   Gigi worked on the Wee Envelope sweaters; the knitting is done for the pink one, two bright green ones are done, enough yarn left for matching hats   Jasmin finished a test knit hat for Julie from Oink Pigments (Urchin hat) in LazerSheep Sheepicorn.    For hearts and hands: on Christmas, Gigi started an orange Joji Locatelli wrap sweater; then she started a yellow one, then set up a couple of more wrap sweaters, navy pink, hot pink and grey.    Jasmin finished the Jedi cardigan and Yoda hat for Genevieve’s teacher’s baby.    Gigi is working on a pair of Vanilla is the new black socks out of Patons Kroy    Jasmin finished her Tundra Pullover by The Petite Knitter in A Verb for Keeping Warm “horizon”.    Jasmin finished her test knit for KnitBoop’s Namu Sweater in 2005 Tess Yarns superwash merino.    Jasmin is finishing her cabled raglan tunic (by Cheryl Oberle) in 2005 malabrigo worsted in Orchid Gigi worked on her pair of Wee Envelope sweaters; the knitting is done for the pink one, two bright green ones are done, she has  enough yarn left for matching hats For hearts and hands: on Christmas, Gigi started an orange Joji Locatelli wrap sweater; she  then started a yellow one, and set up a couple of more wrap sweaters: navy, pink, hot pink and grey. She set up an index cards with measurements.   Gigi is working on a pair of Vanilla is the new Black socks in Patons Kroy   Events: (18:12) We hosted The Backstage Knitting Podcast and Dr Gemma Jasmin met Vanessa Smith of Vanessa Smith Designs . We mention Lady Dye Designs.  KTB38 on Instagram.  Jasmin mentions Jacqueline Cieslak came up with a pattern for wool knickers, and she will teach a class at A Verb For Keeping Warm We attended a wedding in the Oink Pigments booth (#hitchedatstitches) -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater GOT a new, catchy hashtag!  #myBIPOCfestsweater - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  Stitches West recap   Jasmin mentions Denise Bayron  Specialties, DoorDash and the Shibaguyz   In Stitches (39:01) Jasmin wore her Sprig pullover, Tundra Pullover, Namu Pullover, Dissent Cardigan, Chevron Shenanigans (#SemiFinishedSunday) Gigi: Poza, Newsprint Cowl Genevieve: Coronation cardigan Mother Knows Best:(41:37) When you’re taking a break, really take a break.  Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff host the My Favorite Murder podcast When Knitting Attacks: (49:34) Gigi 's wrap sweaters attack. Challenging to fix mistakes in garter stitch.  Her infinity cowl also attacks.   Straw into Gold:(53:10) Kool-Aid dyeing and spinning at Preschool! We mention Unicorn Power Scour   And Sew On:(58:12) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College:moulage is done. Sewed a sleeve from pattern drafted from   measurements

Show Notes:Intro - ~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry GroupOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Valentine’s Day Socks for the Dr. Hubs on US1.5 (2.5mm), Kalispell Sock in the Pretty Bird colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #7 on US6 (4mm), Berroco Vintage DK in the White, Cracked Pepper, & Blush colourways~2020 Preemie Hat #8 on US6 (4mm), Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Dawn Blush colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 6:34Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~A Very Hilde Yule - #bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakes~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Red Alder - shirt from Nerd Bird Makery & kitty pouch from Grace’s Cases Designs~Stitching group celebrate friendship ~Socks from Becca~Fabric from Fortnight Fabrics~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for February here & for March here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~As You Like It & The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare - Dami finished reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~The View from Rock Bottom: Discovering God's Embrace in our Pain by Stephanie Tait - C.C. finished reading~Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Camara Wilkins - C.C. is reading~Detective Murdoch Series by Maureen Jennings - C.C. finished reading Books 5-6~The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains #2) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~The Stand by Stephen King - C.C. finished reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Book 15 & is reading Book 16~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Book 42~The Library Book by Susan Orlean - C.C. finished reading~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 15~Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Villains #3) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 15 & watching Series 16~Wynonna Earp - finished watching Season 3~NCIS - watching Season 17~The Flash - watching Season 6~Stumptown - watching Season 1~Criminal Minds - series finale~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1~The Sinner - watching Season 3~Death in Paradise - watching Series 9~Outlander - watching Season 5~Doctor Who - watching Series 12~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~Supergirl - watching Season 5~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Call the Midwife - watching Series 9~Endeavour - watching Series 7~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 13~Agatha Raisin - watching Series 3~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Sundays in the Park with George~Random Spotify Playlists~C.C.’s Favs playlistDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 29-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 29-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein ~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.March/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Andrea (Angeiship) from Ontario, Canada asks:Dami, do you keep in touch with the friends you made in Scotland?Review - Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 32: Spring 2020Misc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Show Notes:Intro - ~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry GroupOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Valentine’s Day Socks for the Dr. Hubs on US1.5 (2.5mm), Kalispell Sock in the Pretty Bird colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #6 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby Ombres & Prints in the Princess Pebbles colourway~Sending My Love to Katy Slippers on US5 (3.75mm) & US7 (4.5mm), Uru.Yarn Sugared Worsted in the Roses colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 4:30Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal~Mill Hill Kitty Ornament - FO!~Pusheen Kitty #2~A Very Hilde Yule - #bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakes~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Socks~Valentine’s Day goodies~Just CrossStitch April 2020~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for February here~Upcoming Events:*Red Alder Marketplace, Sunday, 16-February-2020, Hotel Murano in Tacoma, WAWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~As You Like It & The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~The View from Rock Bottom: Discovering God's Embrace in our Pain by Stephanie Tait - C.C. is reading~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading Book 3~Detective Murdoch Series by Maureen Jennings - C.C. finished reading Book 4 & is reading Book 5~Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Villains #1) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Book 14~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Book 41~Movies - Matching Hearts~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 14 & watching Series 15~Wynonna Earp - finished watching Season 2 & watching Season 3~The Flash - watching Season 6~Stumptown - watching Season 1~Criminal Minds - watching Season 15~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1~The Sinner - watching Season 3~Death in Paradise - watching Series 9~Doctor Who - watching Series 12~Call the Midwife - watching Series 9~Endeavour - watching Series 7~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 13~Agatha Raisin - watching Series 3~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~C.C.’s Favs playlistDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 29-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 29-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein ~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Andrea (Angeiship) from Ontario, Canada asks:C.C. You have talked about being in a yahoo group that did an ornament swap. Are you still part of the group? Do you still have the ornaments from doing those swaps?Misc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Show Notes:Intro - ~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry GroupOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Sending My Love to Katy Slippers on US5 (3.75mm) & US7 (4.5mm), Uru.Yarn Sugared Worsted in the Roses colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #5 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby Colors in the Pink Rainbow colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 3:34Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~Mill Hill Kitty Ornament~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Dreamer sticker from Carrottop Paper Shop~Recollections Stickers~Needle minders from Top Knot Stitcher~Fabric from Fortnight Fabrics~Feminist Cross-Stitch~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for February hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Cymbeline by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~As It Is In Heaven and The Shakers of Mount Lebanon will Hold a Peace Conference this Month by Arlene Hutton - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~The View from Rock Bottom: Discovering God's Embrace in our Pain by Stephanie Tait - C.C. is reading~The Illuminae Files Series by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - C.C. finished reading Books 2-3~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading Book 2 & is reading Book 3~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Book 13~Detective Murdoch Series by Maureen Jennings - C.C. is reading Book 4~Movies - Anne of Green Gables | Anne of Avonlea | Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken | A Valentine's Match~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 13~Wynonna Earp - finished watching Season 1 & watching Season 2~Arrow - finished watching Series~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~Criminal Minds - watching Season 15~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1~Death in Paradise - watching Series 9~Supernatural - watching Season 15~Doctor Who - watching Series 12~Call the Midwife - watching Series 9~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 13~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~C.C.’s Favs playlistDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 29-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 29-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein ~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Diana (CraftyMom2010) from Texas asks:When you are knitting socks, how do know how to modify the pattern? Like how do you know how many stitches to cast on, how many stitches you need for the heel, how many decreases you need for the toe?We mention: Craft Yarn Council Foot Size ChartsMisc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Show Notes:Intro - ~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry GroupOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Valentine’s Day Socks for the Dr. Hubs on US1.5 (2.5mm), Kalispell Sock in the Pretty Bird colourway~Sending My Love to Katy Slippers on US5 (3.75mm) & US7 (4.5mm), Uru.Yarn Sugared Worsted in the Roses colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #4 on US6 (4mm), Lion Brand Heartland in the King’s Canyon colourway & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Green Tea Heather colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 5:38Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~Mill Hill Kitty OrnamentYummies (our current favourite things) - ~D-O stuffie~Cross stitch goodies from Lori (Lavisa)~The Happy Planner Simply Lovely Stickers & Recollections Stickers~Lizzie Kate Tiny Tidings III Pattern~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for January here & for February hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Cymbeline by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~As It Is In Heaven and Gulf View Drive by Arlene Hutton - Dami is reading~Dami is skimming various plays~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Integrative Therapies for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Myofascial Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by Celeste Cooper & Jeff Miller - C.C. is reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Book 12~The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher - C.C. finished reading~1984 by George Orwell - C.C. finished reading~The Illuminae Files Series by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - C.C. finished reading Book 1 & is reading Book 2~Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson Series #2) by Darynda Jones - C.C. is reading~Movies - Hearts of Winter~Silent Witness - watching Series 13~Wynonna Earp - watching Season 1~NCIS - watching Season 17~Criminal Minds - watching Season 15~Stumptown - watching Season 1~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1~Death in Paradise - watching Series 9~Supernatural - watching Season 15~Doctor Who - watching Series 12~Supergirl - watching Season 5~Call the Midwife - watching Series 9~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 13~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~C.C.’s Favs playlistDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 29-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 29-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein ~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Amy (abingham) from Oregon asks:Do you set reading goals for the year? As far as how many books you will read in the year? I set goals on goodreads for the number of books I am trying to read. If you do set goals, how do you track your progress?Misc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Show Notes:Intro - ~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry GroupOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Birthday Socks for Izzy on US1.5 (2.5mm), Premier Yarns Serenity Sock Prints in the Purple Spice colourway & XrayAnn Hand Dyed Fingering Sock Weight in the Semi Solid Battleship colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #3 on US6 (4mm), Lion Brand Heartland in the Glacier Bay & King’s Canyon colourwaysFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 5:39Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~Mill Hill Kitty Ornament~School of Magical Stitches and LiteratureYummies (our current favourite things) - ~TENS unit~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for January hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Cymbeline by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~As It Is In Heaven and Gulf View Drive by Arlene Hutton - Dami is reading~Dami is skimming various plays~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Book 40~Twisted Twenty-Six (Stephanie Plum #26) by Janet Evanovich - C.C. finished reading~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 14~Disney After Dark (Kingdom Keepers #1) by Ridley Pearson - C.C. finished reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. is reading Book 12~The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher - C.C. is reading~Movies - Love on Iceland | Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery | Amazing Winter Romance~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 12 & watching Series 13~Father Brown - finished watching Series 8~Death in Paradise - watching Series 9~Supernatural - watching Season 15~Doctor Who - watching Series 12~Supergirl - watching Season 5~Call the Midwife - watching Series 9~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 13~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~Arrow - watching Season 8~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 29-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 29-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein ~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Kim (VTKimmyKim) from West Virginia asks:If you could be any mythological or magical creature, what would you be and why?Misc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Show Notes:Intro - ~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry GroupOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Birthday Socks for Izzy on US1.5 (2.5mm), Premier Yarns Serenity Sock Prints in the Purple Spice colourway & XrayAnn Hand Dyed Fingering Sock Weight in the Semi Solid Battleship colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #2 on US6 (4mm), Lion Brand Heartland in the King's Canyon colourway & Reynolds Play Time in the Tan colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 7:00Dami - ~Pokemon Vulpix/Ninetails by VideoGameXStitch~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~Country Cottage Needleworks Countdown to Christmas - FO!~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~School of Magical Stitches and LiteratureYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Needle book from PudgyCorgiCrochet on Etsy~Kitty project bag from The 805 Stitcher on Etsy~Snipattie's from CattyCrosstitches on Etsy~Cards & Stickers from Honeyberry Studios~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for January hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Cymbeline by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~Dami is skimming various plays~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Books 36-37 & finished reading Books 38-39 & is reading Book 40~First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson #1) by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading~Detective Murdoch Series by Maureen Jennings - C.C. finished reading Book 3~Carry On & Wayward Son (Simon Snow #1-2) by Rainbow Rowell - C.C. finished reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Books 10-11~Movies - Love in Winterland | A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 10-11 & watching Series 12~Modern Love - finished watching Season 1~Carnival Row - finished watching Season 1~Father Brown - watching Series 8~NCIS - watching Season 17~Criminal Minds - watching Season 15~Stumptown - watching Season 1~Death in Paradise - watching Series 9~Doctor Who - watching Series 12~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~Call the Midwife - watching Series 9~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 13~Arrow - watching Season 8 & Legends of Tomorrow - Crisis on Infinite Earths conclusion~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 29-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 29-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein ~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. 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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.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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:(0:30)   Gigi worked on her Drea’s shawl in Oink Pigments. White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "Mommy Dearest" red. She needs to do I-cord bind off.   Jasmin finished the first sleeve of  Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater , and is nearly done with the second sleeve (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.   Gigi worked on her pair of Wee Envelope sweaters; the knitting is done for the pink one, the bright green one is done, and Gigi has a third one cast on (also bright green). The shoulders are done, and the body stitches are picked up.   Jasmin finished a test knit hat for Romi, the Genevieve hat. Jasmin mentions Project Semicolon. For hearts and hands: on Christmas, Gigi started an orange Joji Locatelli wrap sweater; she got to the point for the first buttonhole, then started a yellow one, THEN set up a couple of more wrap sweaters.  Jasmin was talking about  soluble waste canvas. Jasmin suggests Ysolda's buttonhole.   We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Events: (18:48) -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater GOT a new, catchy hashtag!  #myBIPOCfestsweater - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know! Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23 In Stitches (20:40) Jasmin wore her Westport Waves Hat, looped loop cowl, breezy cardigan, 3 color cashmere cowl Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover, Gryffindor scarf, Genevieve Hat Gigi: socks, red Serpentine cowl, night shirt, x-stitch Christmas pillows, trapunto school project pillow  Greyhaven hat   Mother Knows Best:(26:03) Two Ewes Fiber Adventures we’re talking about eggnog, Coquito, and Glühwein. Gigi talks about Feuerzangenbowle, and the Westpoint Eggnog Riots of 1826. Jasmin makes Michael Ruhlman's  holiday classic aged eggnog recipe. We made Andrea Hawes' recipe for Glühwein.    When Knitting Attacks: (36:05) Gigi 's new orange Joji Locatelli wrap sweater attacks.    And Sew On:(38:30) Gigi’s sewing classes are finished. Repaired Rex’s jeans that the puppies had chewed. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:     So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins. Akerworks: We like making things.           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.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     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:(0:32)   Gigiis working on Drea’s shawl in Oink Pigments White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "Mommy Dearest" red. Gigi uses Teaspoonthief's modifications. Jasmin  finished the front, and is nearly finished with the first sleeve of  Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater  (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.   Gigi has been working on a couple of Wee Envelope sweaters. The knitting is done on the pink one; a bright green one is also done. Gigi has cast on a third one.  Jasmin started a test knit hat for Romi (snowflake hat) We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Events: (7:51) -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know! Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23 In Stitches (11:45) Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, Westport Waves Hat, looped loop cowl, Cottongrass Pullover, handspun ribbi, and Greyhaven hat. Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover, Gryffindor hat Gigi: red cowl, night shirt, cross stitched Christmas pillows, trapunto school project pillow    Mother Knows Best:(21:28) Awful task? Do it with a friend. (Winding, mending, weaving in ends, etc.) Jasmin mentions Vanishing Wool by Clara Parks. Correction: The book is called Vanishing Fleece Recipe for Marzipan    When Knitting Attacks: (29:59) Gigi started a new cuff.  Instead of switching to garter stitch, She kept purling. Jasmin kept magically adding stitches to the garter stitch snowflake hat.    And Sew On:(35:36) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: class modeled finished slopers and took pictures.  Now I can adjust commercial patterns using my sloper.  Also two days a week next semester that I am not in class will be sewing days.  Sewing area is cluttered with mending.

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.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   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:(0:31)   Gigi: Drea’s shawl : Oink Pigments. White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "Mommy Dearest" red. Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned, working on feet Jasmin  finished with the back and is nearly finished with the front of  Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater  (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Knives Out  Gigi  finished the  Regia Pairfect   All socks are done, ends woven in, blocked, mailed and received! Jasmin worked on a pair of Christmas colored socks from The Cozy Knitter Gigi has finished the wrap sweater. Jasmin started Bleideag by Ysolda out of West Wool Bicycle, held doubled. Modifying to make it 34” #chooseyourownadventurekal   Gigi: Wee Envelope sweater : knitting done. Thinking of doing a Wooly Wormhead hat with i-cord edging Gigi: The Joker and the Thief shawl    We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Events: (14:36) -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag) - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know! Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. In Stitches (16:45) Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, poison green twist cardigan, Rose’s reversible brioche hat, looped loop cowl, Yarn Girls V-Neck, Goin’ Gold hat Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover, gryffindor hat Gigi: Night cap, red cowl, nightgown, Lorelei cowl.   Mother Knows Best:(19:25) Make a list. Now cross things off that you don’t want to do. #grinchalong.   When Knitting Attacks: (26:44) Drea's Shawl did not look like the Pinterest picture. Gigi was inspired by teaspoonthief's picture. Gigi's slipped stitches turned out crooked.   And Sew On:(29:39) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: made a new, clean bodice muslin, set in sleeves and  separating zipper on the  bodice  Gigi mentions Fast Fit Also, continued to copy alterations to bodice to the pattern  Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College: Final project was due last week. Home dec sofa cushion with trapunto.  Design is an ancient Persian  drinking vessel with a ram motif.     

This week's episode is sponsored by:   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. They only have one sale annually. It is their time to give back while supporting others to give more. Their annual sale begins Thanksgiving Day, noon and ends December 4th, noon.           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.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   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 for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.   On the Needles:(0:33)   Jasmin has reknit the front, and one of the sleeves on the Jedi cardigan  Gigi has finished the sleeves of the wrap sweater, only needs neckband  Gigi  finished the  Regia Pairfect   All socks are done, ends woven in, and blocked and shipped!   Jasmin  finished with the colorwork, and made good progress on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Frozen 2.   Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned.  Envelope sweater  Gigi  finished the knitting on the polygon blanket,  all hexagons done.  We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Events: (5:23) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag) - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know! Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23 Grinchalong. December 1st - 31st #Grinchalong In Stitches (9:44) Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, seneca pullover, handspun ribbi, Rose’s reversible brioche hat, looped loop cowl. Gigi: Night cap, polar fleece penguin robe, red serpentine cowl  Rex wore his Landon   Mother Knows Best:(14:50) This week we talk about gifts- knitted and otherwise. Let us know your creative solutions. Check out our list of material suggestions.   When Knitting Attacks: (20:58) Gigi was working on the Wee Envelope. Needs to be ripped back, numbers are wrong Jasmin ran out of yarn for the Jedi Wrap Cardigan   Review:(26:19) This week we review Shoreland   by Hunter Hammersen   And Sew On:(31:39) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College:  Made a new, clean bodice muslin, added more alterations, added zipper to skirt, and separating zipper to bodice    Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues:   Embroidered jeans: Silk ribbon leaves, one jasmin blossom, scattered seed beads in red and yellow, a padded pomegranate appliqué.  Enough work to turn in.    Final project is due this week. Home dec. sofa cushion with trapunto quilting.  Motif is an ancient Persian drinking vessel with a ram motif. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:   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. They only have one sale annually. It is their time to give back while supporting others to give more. Their annual sale begins Thanksgiving Day, noon and ends December 4th, noon.         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.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     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   Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.   On the Needles:(0:33) Jasmin FINISHED her Polwarth pullover.  Jasmin has reknit the back on the Jedi cardigan .   Gigi  worked on the  Regia Pairfect   All socks are done, ends woven in, need to be blocked  Regia Kidperfect: Garterstitch heels. Ends woven in.  Jasmin picked up a pair of Halloween socks and knit the cuff (Asfaltsflickan in “Glow Away”)   Jasmin is nearly finished with the color work on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.   Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes  Jasmin picked up her Weekender (knit in Lisa Souza BFL worsted in “Blue Spruce”)  Gigi started the last ball of yarn for the polygon blanket,  Two hexagons done  We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Events: (15:33) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (needs a catchy hashtag) - #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know! - Grinchalong December 1st to end of December - Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23 In Stitches (20:20) Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, the yellow citron that Gigi knit. Gigi: grey Knitmore cowl. Grey Three Color Cashmere Cowl, Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap   Mother Knows Best:(22:42) This week we answer a question from the “What do you want to hear about?” thread about  going through your things Jasmin will put Patreon subscriptions onto her wish list.  Jasmin mentions the excellent shoe repair place (FJ Western Wear & Boot Repair) Craftcast podcast    When Knitting Attacks: (32:46) Gigi: managed to twist the cast on row of the Polygon blanket  Puppies got hold of the grey Knitmore cowl    Straw into Gold:(34:25) Jasmin took poor wool and Louet Victoria to preschool for simple machine special project take 2.   And Sew On:(38:23) Rascals got hold of Taco Dragon and Jasmin did toy surgery.   In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College:  Made a new, clean bodice muslin, added more alterations Made a new beautiful skirt muslin. Need to redo it.   Sleeve alterations. Final project is a clean sloper. Skirt with waistband and zipper.  Bodice with separating zipper    Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.  Assignment was to embellish printed fabric and lace fabric with beads and sequins. Also to use shells for Embellishment.  Didn’t have any, used washers and bolts for a hem treatment. Embellished jeans: opened side seam so I have room to work. Next step was couching the crochet cotton lines onto the jeans. Couching the vines was a big part of the project, labor and time intensive.   Silk ribbon leaves, one Jasmin Blossom, scattered seed beads in red and yellow, a padded pomegranate appliqué.