Podcast appearances and mentions of bristol ivy

We're back--we hope you missed us! And we brought scissors, and we are not afraid to use them in spatchcocking a turkey for Thanksgiving. "Spatchcocking?" You may well ask. It's not just a word for removing the spine of the turkey to make for a wonderfully evenly roasted bird in half the time--say goodbye to over-cooked, dry breasts and under-cooked thighs (the turkey's, that is). But it's more than that as chef, teacher and cookbook author Kim O'Donnel explains in "Spatchocking: A Culinary Term for Our Times." Written in 2022 after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but perhaps even more resonant today, O'Donnel reflects on her own freedom to make choices that have shaped who she is."The right to decide allowed me to become the woman I am . . . The choices that were mine to make allowed me to forge my own path. They've given me the wisdom to know this: Without safe, legal abortion, this country is spatchcocked."Kim O'Donnel, "Spatchcock: A Culinary Term for Our Times," Lulu Pork Chop, July 3, 2022But what about Rhinebeck?! While other podcasters might broadcast live from the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, we prefer to wallow in the womb of time and reflect on our experience for a month. What did we conclude? It wasn't just fun, it was joyously inspiring. We met so many designers and knitters we admire--Aimée Gille, Vincent Williams, Patty Lyons, Sarah Schira, Jamie Lomax, Bristol Ivy, Gigi Queen of Orange, the Grocery Girls and Rosann Fleischauer. What about Andrea Mowry? Don't worry, her pattern "Framed" clearly caught the collective fancy this year and was everywhere in all colors and sizes. It was magical to see so many people wearing hand-knit their framed garb on the hill for the meet-up.​

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and  EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.    Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We'd also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.   What's knitting now Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn. A pair of vanilla socks in Turtle purl purple stripes (not the actual colour way) and a pair of vanilla socks in hand spun from last episode.   Karla -  Aros by Petit Knit in Zealana Rimu Fougasse by Bristol Ivy in gift yarn from Ireland Toe up Socks   FO's - Emily - None Karla - Bulky toque   Design features -  Emily- Forgot how many stitches I cast on for socks, but I'm sticking to it.  Karla - none   Spinning Emily - spinning some yellow stuff Smith and Ewe Started to ply, but broke a single….  Karla  -  none   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Finished my frames - I think I said that last week.  Karla - pressed flowers   Stash Enhancement Emily- Midknit cravings in a harvest colour way, and a beauty braid of Sweet Georgia BFL in farm to table, an enamel pin that says, “Knit fast, die warm.” Karla - none - what?! Bought an ipad   Best laid plans Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol.  Karla -Tossed the stash! Seaglass Sweater KAL with knitmore girls and lady dye yarns.  finish the monster pants, write up the design and start another. Wip bins.   Talky Talk Emily - I bought envelopes!!!! I'm making progress on this and I have everyone's address. I just need to stuff them, and pay for shipping.   Karla -    Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Another plague. Books, bookmarks. Really, everyone has been good.  Karla - karate

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and  EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.    Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We'd also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.   What's knitting now Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn.   Karla -  Aros by Petit Knit in Zealana Rimu Fougasse by Bristol Ivy in gift yarn from Ireland Bulky toque Toe up Socks   FO's - Emily - None   Design features -  Emily- Exploration Station gauge Karla - saga of the bulky toque   Spinning Emily - spinning some yellow stuff Smith and Ewe (?). Started my second singles Karla  -  did some drop spindling and ordered spindles for the retreat!   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Embroidery progress Karla - Abi needed a zipper   Stash Enhancement Emily- Nothing, I've been so good.  Karla - Garage sale yarn and wips! All the mohair, knit picks shadow, lang yarns neon   Best laid plans Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. Cast on a set of socks for work. Karla - finish the monster pants, write up the design and start another. Wip bins.   Talky Talk Emily -Still have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. I had the plague.   Karla - Funny story about Kelowna events   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- The plague. Karla - sass & demands

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and  EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.    Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We'd also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.   What's knitting now Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and I cast on Cumulus Blouse by Petit Knit Karla - Fougasse by Bristol Ivy! Toe up Socks   FO's - Emily -I didn't finish anything but I put pom-poms on my hats Karla -    Design features -  Emily- I didn't knit enough to make mistakes - can't find the cord for my sewing machine Karla - braining to figure out where I was   Spinning Emily - haven't touched it Karla  -  Drop spinning!   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - paper mache pigs, finished the tables. Ains wants to learn to sew Karla - not this time   Stash Enhancement Emily- nada Karla - Rimu for Edith   Best laid plans Emily - Knit birthday socks  in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. Maybe cast on a Cumulus in white mohair and gold sparkle yarn?  Karla - Aros Sweater by Petit Knit, toss the stash for Seaglass   Talky Talk Emily - I have 4 of 5 addresses.  Karla - Retreat registration   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Lizzy rides a bike Karla - Bike to school

Hybrid Yarn festivals continue in this episode where Jo is joined by Aimee of KnitSpinCake podcast to review her experience of attending Unravel's hybrid yarn show. Aimee took part in the social aspects, saw some of the vendor showcases and, after attending one workshop with Bristol Ivy, promptly booked onto another with her the next day. Aimee covered the organisation of the show and we discussed some of the technical aspects of how it was run, from a visitor's point of view. She shared her views on the workshop offerings as well as the vendor spotlights. You can find Aimee @knitspincake on Instagram and the podcast at http://knitspincake.blogspot.com Full shownotes are at www.shinybees.com/177 Music for this episode is with kind permission of Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need A Drink' available from iTunes.

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

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

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

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

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

Knitting and fitness in 30 min or less.  Shownotes can be found at windsweptknits.com.  You can find me on IG and Ravelry as WindsweptMonique and on Facebook and Twitter as WindsweptKnits. Ep 90 recorded 1/22/21 Segments this week include: Be A Helper Craftalaong, FOs, Wips, Stash, Spinning, Out and About Virtually, On the Run Note on Ravelry – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such – if a link does not say Ravelry, it does not go to Ravelry.  Links to yarn are directly to manufacturer’s pages and should be safe for those still having rav accessibility issues.  So it’s been a month since I last recorded and what a month it’s been.  2021 definitely told 2020, “hey hold my beer”.  With all the craziness happening the last few weeks here in the US and the terror attacks on the Capitol Building I had thought of skipping the Be A Helper Craft-a-long this year because my anxiety levels were hovering around vibrating-chihuahua-on-espresso for a while there, but after some reflection I think that we need it now more than ever. Welcome to our 5th annual craftalong! Inspired by the famous Mr Rogers quote that in times of trouble you should look for the helpers, I'm encouraging folks to BE the helpers.Be A Helper Craftalong5th Be A Helper Craft-a-long has begun! We keep the rules simple.• Anything you make for any charity counts, doesn’t have to be knit/crochet/woven or spun. ANYthing you make for ANY charity.• One FO submission of the Google Form https://forms.gle/QdJuQUSr8uM7GoiF6• Donating blood counts too • Google Form closes when I wake up April 15th.• Wips are welcome One change this year - due to the ongoing accessibility issues at Ravelry, finished objects can be submitted via a Google Form.  I have pages set up to share your beautiful work on Ravelry, but if you want to win a prize, please submit the Google Form. I will link to the Google Form repeatedly over the net few months here in the shownotes, on Ravelry, on IG, on FB and anywhere else I can think to post so you'll be able to find the link when you're ready to submit. Link to submit your Finished Object/blood donation: https://forms.gle/QdJuQUSr8uM7GoiF6 FOs Tan House Brook Shawl (Ravelry) – this is a pattern by Jennifer Lassonde of Down Cellar Studios in the Sekhment base, an alpaca/silk/linen yarn from A Hundred Ravens in the Nevertheless She Persisted colorway that I bought during the virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool.  I’m doing a few rows each week The Opposite of Strict (Ravelry) hat by That Metzbower Girl Designs and it’s a ponytail hat designed to use scraps.  I used up the leftovers from the two RBG Dissent Cowls I made earlier this fall. Princess Blanket by Carol Hladik – wearable crochet blanket.   WIPs Wenlock (Ravelery) from Tin Can Knits.   Knitting done.  Need to weave in ends Galliatt (Ravelry) by JimiKnits – pattern also available on LoveCrafts, using discontinued Longmeadow by Webs.  I finished the front and am about 7” in to the back Willowbrook Shawl (Ravelry) – pattern by Brenda Castiel in my own handspun cotton.  Fiber from HipStrings.  I used 2 braids, pulled apart the colors, spun them in rainbow order then chainplied it to maintain the rainbow.  I am nearing the end of orange – there’s a lot of orange. Pull Me Over sweater – This was my Christmas Day cast on, though I haven’t picked it up at all since then!  Pattern by Andrea Black, using leftover Universal Yarns cotton that are leftovers from knitting my husband a sweater many, many years ago.  Slice of Summer (Ravelry) – my New Year’s caston using BaH yarns shawl ball Ozone crochet top (Ravelry) – restarted it now that my crochet skills are better; already half way through the band of hexies that go around your ribcage Stash My family got me a subscription to Hipstrings Cotton Club!  I am so happy to be a member again, I looooove her colorways.  I got 2 2-oz braids (technically it was the December shipment) that are beautiful blends of purple, blue, brown, mauve and brown called Moody and On the Horizon.  I’m thinking of pulling these 2 apart and making a chain ply, but not sure. For Christmas I got 3 colors of Nomad Yarn’s hand-dyed Gelato series.  This time I got the green, blue and purple to go with the pink, orange and yellow that I bought during a virtual fiber event last summer.  Now I have a whole gorgeous rainbow and I need to decide what to do with it! Spinning Buchanan Fiber gradient spin – the 4th color is done and plied I’ve been spinning 10 min a day Out and About Virtually Lots of fiber events happening online this winter Pigskin Party now through the Superbowl Ravelry Group  I’m sponsoring for the 3rd year and also participating. Vogue Knitting Live Upcoming Vogue Knitting Live @ Home Feb 11-14, Mar18-21.  I got tickets for my birthday am taking classes with Bristol Ivy and Alisdair Post-Quinn and I’m very excited. Stitches At Home Feb 5-7 GGKCS podcast is running their annual winter craftaong starting now through the end of Feb 2021, more details on their Facebook page. Spa 2021 is virtual, sign up for their mailing list for further details. If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com   On the Run We took our annual New Year’s Day hike.  It’s normally a big group event in our town – groups of 30-ish people led by a guide on trails in our town.  Of course it was a bit different this year.  We hiked by ourselves on a new-to-us trail behind our local agricultural high school.  Lovely trail plus the kids loved seeing the cows and horses.  Other people on the trail but everyone maintained a safe distance and wore masks. Belly dancing - great for bad knees and so much fun!  

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

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

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

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

ANAPHORA & MUHAMMARA The Back Porch Rift by Jaqueline Cieslak in Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort sock darning (woven patch technique) by Bristol Ivy from Making Magazine No. 5  COLOR #powerpantry Muhammara  from Arabic meaning “something red”  Special thanks to Selma for introducing me to this dish and sharing her recipe.

It was a fun chat this episode after a long week. Knitting, old cookbooks, vintage Norwegian sweaters, and a few tangents! We also announced the winner of the Cosmic Crisp giveaway. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of  our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.  Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Marsha’s Projects: I finished the John O Groats socks made with Yarns From the Plain sock yarn. I also cast on Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors. Then I picked up a Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter that I started March 2018! The yarn I'm using is Michael’s CWD in San Francisco Fog. There's a new project coming, too. I'm swatching with Elemental Effects Cormo for either Holey Comfort by Hinterm Stein or Waits by Bristol Ivy and I'm swatching with North Ronaldsay DK for a Phrancko custom sweater for Ben.  Kelly’s Projects I started a pair of socks using handspun Babydoll Southdown yarn. First sock is done and I went through some gyrations to use up as much yarn as I could while still doing a top down sock. I can see the benefit of toe up socks, but the problem solving gave my brain something to focus on that was kind of a fun puzzle. I started another spinning project with some Fleeber’s Farm Tasmanian Comeback. Light brown wool overdyed with red-orange. I’m planning a 2-ply dk to worsted weight yarn. One bobbin is spun. Vintage Norwegian Sweaters Marsha talked about finding photos of her family living in Norway in 1959 and the sweaters her parents bought. Marsha has also been finding fun little cookbooks that companies would giveaway to promote their products plus old clipping from her great aunt. Show Us Your Pattern. Closing June 4th! Show us your pattern! In the Ravelry thread show us how your used patterns look and tell us how you store your patterns. Marsha’s patterns are folded and mutilated by the end of a project. She has friends who keep their patterns pristine.  Check out the Ravelry group to participate in the thread.  Summer Spin Along Starts May 25 (US Memorial Day) There’s currently a thread in the group for planning for this. It will start on May 25 so there is time to think and plan. 

I drew some winners for the 100th episode drawing!  Stick around to the end to find out if you won! What I've Finished:Jill bound off the second Bacon & Eggs Booties by Kathie Popadin using sock yarn scraps, Malabrigo Sock in Natural, Malabrigo Mechita in Frank Ochre and Pagewood Farms Chugiak in Fruit Freeze.  Her Rav page here.  She also finished Archer by Elizabeth Doherty.using FilandTropia Wise Fox Stellina in orchid pink/purple and Forbidden Fiber Co. Pride fingering in Silver Mist.  Her incomplete Rav page here.  She's happy enough with it, but thinks she would have preferred it with less ease.  Jill also sewed a dozen masks using the Craft Passion (or variation on) pattern out of some random quilting fabric and flannel.My Current Fix:Jill is working on Herbarium by Lisa Hannes out of The Royal Bee Yarn Co. fingering in the colorways "Nina says have your teal cake and eat it too!" and "Phillip says don't curry, be happy!".  This is for the #shawlstayhomekal she's doing with some friends on Instagram.  Join in!  She's also knitting away at the Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Briar Heather.  She's tempted to make the Forest Gnome with Santa suit to match the reindeer.  She's also still working on her Combo Spin project after being inspired by a program at the Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild.  She's about 2/3 of her way through the singles of the 9 ounces.What I'm Jonesing for:Jill was mostly jonesing for shawls this time around.  She loves the Bautista shawl by Celia McAdam Cahill, the Swallowtail Shawl by Kulli Maslova, Cathedral Grove by Romi Hill, Squash Blossom Shawl by Bristol Ivy and Very Airy by Katrin Schubert.  She also purchased the Thataway colorwork hat pattern by Claire Slade.Uppers and Downers:Doubletree chocolate chip cookie recipeZumbo's Just Desserts Season TwoGodzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020Stuber (2019)The Almighty Opp on instagram

Episode 69 Winter Yuck I’m sitting in my new office in the middle of a 36-hour crazy storm.  Currently alternating between snow and sleet and I’m wrapped in several handknits so it’s a good time to record.  I should preface this – both kids are home and the cats are awake so we’ll see how well this recording goes… Indy GAL 2019 It’s GAL time!  By the time this goes live the GAL sale will be done, but the knit-a-long/crochet-a-long will be in full sweing and it runs through December 31st!  There are over 200 very talented indy designers participating.  Each designer has to have at least 20 self-published paid-for patterns.  There are a lot of incredibly talented designers participating and looking through the threads at the patterns available has been a wonderful rabbit hole to go down. All eligble patterns  click on Advanced Search then Patterns By These Designers to see the 22,000+ patterns that are eligible for the knitalong part.  4th Be A Helper Craft A Long Dec 15th – Feb 28th.  Anything you make for any charity or donating blood.  One FO/blood donation photo per post in the FO thread please (a photo of your bandaid or a selfie sipping OJ is fine).  This year there will additional chat participation prizes!  More details on the craftalong next week, but I wanted to get this info out there for you. Upcoming Test Knits 2 upcoming test knits, both for shawls.  1 is a garter st shawl with a simple cable, the second is another shawl designed to use up scraps. http://www.windsweptknits.com/testknitters/ Wips 2ndAggregate shawl in Artisinal Yarn’s 100% Tencel from Rhinebeck 2 years ago Starting the bodice of a dress.  Knit part of the Evenstar circular shawl as a skirt several years ago.  As part of the GAL I bought 2 bottom-up tank top patterns and I’m using one as the bodice of the dress. Christmas socks for mom in Regia Tutti Frutti 2, cotton/elastic yarn in the Watermelon colorway Making progress on my Star Wars costume – about 15 inches in out of 120. Wearables Currently wearing Changing Staircases by DragonHoard Yarns in Fiber Lady’s Mousou, 100% bamboo yarn. Wore Frosted by Paper Daisy Creations to Frozen 2 – gradient snowflakes Second Grace by Bristol Ivy, colorwork yoke all in Berocco Modern Cotton

Episode 68 recording on 11/20/19 today’s segments include New Patterns, Wips, FOs, Wearables and Rhinebeck Recap. Pattern Release Send Me That Horizon launched on Monday.  I’ve always loved the sea. I grew up near the ocean, with both sets of grandparents living a few dozen feet from the water. Playing on the beach, listening to the waves, sailing on a boat, hiking along ocean-side cliffs – I love anything involving the sea. But nothing is the same as being far from shore with no land in sight. I love seeing the horizon taper off to meet the ocean waves; so when I first watched the original Pirates of the Caribbean movie and Captain Jack Sparrow looked into the distance and murmured “Send me that horizon” under his breath my heart sang. I know that feeling, I love that feeling, and with this shawl I want you to experience it too. While working on the waves, I wanted to create something easier than I’m perhaps known for.  Yes, I realize that I’m known for patterns with complicated sections, because that’s what I like to knit.  But with this pattern I wanted something that you could take on an airplane or to a retreat, or that a beginning knitter could knit and learn new skills.  One of my test knitters was even a beginning knitter and he did a great job! Use code PODCAST to get 25% off the pattern on Ravelry, that’s coupon code PODCAST and that is  bigger discount than the one listed in the pattern.  Enjoy! Wips Just started a new pair of socks for mom for Christmas, still on the toe of the first sock. I’ve started a new project just for me.  2nd Aggregate Shawl by JimiKnits, this one in Tencel yarn from Rhinebeck 2 years ago from Artisinal Yarns. FOs 3 socks, Christmas socks for Thing 1 and Thing 2 and also a pair for my maid of honor all from Regia's Tutti Frutti II Hitchhiker by Martina Behm.   Wearables All The Shawls.  SO cold and wet – “Novembruary”. Both of the Changing Staircases, by Dragon Hoard Yarns, Hitchhiker by Martina Behm.  At Rhinebeck I wore Frosted by Lisa K Ross with my Pont du Marais shawl, and day 2 I wore Second Grace by Bristol Ivy with my Taking Flight Captain Marvel shawl. Related – I’m mad that I can’t find my Tan House Brooke Shawl, a pattern by Jennifer Lassonde of Down Cellar Studios.  I’ve looked everywhere and just cannot find it.  Maybe I’ll have to knit another. Rhinebeck Recap All the fun for 2 whole days!

Episode 67 – Get Ready for Rhinebeck Segments this week include – Wips, FOs, Knitting Fail, Wearables and Out and About – getting ready for Rhinebeck edition Quick reminder, Pont du Marais shawl is on sale for podcast listeners – use code FOG to get 30% off through Friday, 10/18 Wips Christmas socks for Thing 2 – finished 1st, turned heel this morning for 2nd. A few rows on the latest Hitchhiker – then I put it down and decided to save it for Rhinebeck Knitting. FOs Taking Flight – done and blocking, needs ends woven in Knitting Fail What happens when you finish a sock at Legoland... and have nothing to cut the yarn so you can start the 2nd? Wearables Mommy’s Tunic – one of my patterns, knit in the discontinued Be Sweet Bamboo.  Wore this on a recent warm day Empire Tunic by Lily Go made in discontinued Frog Tree Picoboo, a cotton bamboo blend.  ¾ sleeve tunic that crosses over the bust, perfect for the in-between fall weather and leggings Changing Staircases 2 – designed by Dragon Hoard Yarns and knit up in Great Adirondack Yarn bamboo/cotton blend that I picked up at Rhinebeck last year Changing Staircases – knit up in Fiber Lady’s Mousou 100% Bamboo Out and About Rhinebeck!  New York Sheep & Wool Starts Thursday 10/17 – Sunday 10/20 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY.  In a minute I’m going to go over some Tips For First Timers, but first lets do logistics.  I will be there Saturday and Sunday likely almost all day both days.  Feel free to stop me and say “Hi!” if you see me.  On Saturday I will be at the Ravelry Meetup at noon on The Hill, and at the Podcaster meetup at 1, also on The Hill.  On Sunday I will be at the Leaping Llama Contest in Bldg 34 at 11:15, and possibly at the Ravelry Meetup right afterwards, depending on timing.  The rest of the time I’ll be walking around, shopping, knitting, spinning and soaking up the general awesomeness. Terminology – I’ve already used some words you might not understand if you haven’t been before The Hill – there are several small hills on the property and this confused me so much the first year I went. Look at the fairgrounds map – The Hill is just above the petting zoo.  It’s a wide open hillside where lots of folks can gather The Buildings – shorthand for Buildings A, B, C, D and 41 which is really one large building divided into sections. Sometimes also refers to Building E, the food hall The Barns – a group of much smaller, free standing, well, barns, on the far side from The Buildings. Building 22 has Upper and Lower levels (separate entrances), the rest are all 1 story Food – lines are crazy from 11:30 to 2 – eat before or after if you can.   Link to Map Seating – there are lots of places to sit, scattered around.  However, if you have issues with mobility, bring a chair in your car and have someone in your party go get it for you.  The paths or paved, but the fairground is all small hills.  Sit down if you need to, it’s not worth getting hurt.   Bags – try not to bring a backpack.  I made this mistake the first year, and you keep bumping into people by accident, it’s not worth it.   Book Signings & Author Talks – lots of fiber authors there, check out the link in the shownotes and make a note of who you want to see. On a related note – Make A List On Paper!  - Check out the list of vendors (link to searchable page) Cell phone signal is spotty.  Don’t count on having it – write down what you want to do, what time it is and where it is.  Speaking of spotty cell signal – it affects the vendors too.  If you have cash you won’t be stuck waiting while the vendor tries to process your card – and some of the bigger vendors will have a fast Cash-Only line. What am I bringing? Purse & 2 resuable shopping bags Water bottles – large one for the car, smaller one for carrying around in my purse. Larabars or healthy snack to combat the junkfood lol Cash Easy knitting – hitchhiker or a sock or both for walking around Intermediate knitting for hanging out with friends and dinner, etc Drop spindle and fiber Folding Chair Spinning Wheel & fiber for if I get tired and need to sit for a while   What am I wearing? Haven’t decided yet, probably my Frosted sweater by Lisa K Ross or Dancing Dragons Coat by Heike Campbell over a Mommy’s Tunic or Second Grace by Bristol Ivy.  I’ll probably have a shawl each day as well and maybe a hat or mitts.  I’ll have layers underneath to keep warm because I am always cold.  I will probably wear warm, well-loved boots the first day and sneakers the second

Bristol is a hand-knitting designer and teacher. Her website is bristolivy.com and she can be found on Twitter: @bristolivy and Instagram: @bristolivy. Her designs can be found and purchased on Ravelry.Mentioned in this Episode:The Artist’s Way by Julia CameronOur episode with Nova Ren SumaOur episode with Robin BenwayRaise Your Hand by Alice Paul TapperGoetheThe SecretOur episode with Kerry WinfreyLaw & Order: SVUWWOOFBrooklyn TweedBristol’s designs on RavelryMyBluprintLovecraftsKnitting Outside the Box by BristolRavelryNew York Sheep and Wool FestivalThe X-FilesThe Dark Tower series by Stephen KingFuture Night of the Living God by Louise ErdrichThe Beet Queen by Louise ErdrichHow to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine PriceDeep Work by Cal NewportAbout Truer Words:Truer Words is created and produced by Melissa Baumgart and Kathryn Benson. Our music was composed by Mike Sayre, and our logo was designed by Marianne Murphy.You can follow us on Twitter @truerwordspod and on Instagram @truerwordspodcast. Contact us via our website, truerwordspodcast.com, or email us at truerwordspodcast@gmail.com.

Knitwear designer Bristol Ivy is proof that believing in yourself is the first step to success. She sits down with Kristy Glass, sharing why she never doubted herself, New Zealand’s influence on her, and why she does whatever she wants now.

EPISODE 57 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and  Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.   Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.   What's knitting now Emily - Playdate Cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Flamingo Lounge colour way by TINK A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold   Karla - 1 more swatch Mom’s cup of tea socks Chevron Cloud by Espace Tricot   Hibernating Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Tulip bag, Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves & almost at raglan decreases. Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes   FO’s - Emily -Friendship Shawl by Silivia McFadden out of Berocco Vintage chunky. Smock Madness by elisabeth white in West Coast Colour sock yarn in an orange. Demigorgons Lair by Dots Dabbles  socks in If sheep chewed bubble gum Echos by liz harris socks in Black cat custom Fluorescent green and dark variegated grey Karla -  Fidra - Gudrun Johnston Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid Mini Cooper by Ginny Sturdy for my Dad Harlow by Andrea Mowry 2 easter chicks, pattern adapted from Topsy Turvy Inside Out Toys - Susan B Anderson Master Yoda Design features Emily-  Demogorgon - had to frog the leg twice - forgot to do the entire repeat around the leg. Echoes. Had to frong a leg - didn’t go up a needle size. Karla - moving stitch markers   Knit-lit Audiobook - Sally Goldenbaum   Talky Talk Emily -Sill have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. Life is soooo lifey right now. WWKIP day coming up. Classes in Sooke Ewes to Yarns Karla -, yarn okanagan, cool arts collaborations, retreat lesson   KAL! #revelinknit2018/9 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!   Signed up for the Wet Coast Wools year long bingo.   Spinning Emily -. Finished a Endless Roving Merino/silk in  a great sunset orange. 2 ply short forward draw. Made rologs in a white-purple gradient. Just starting to spin those Karla  - no spinning   Best laid plans Emily - SOCK MADNESS, Canal Rings, Exploration Station. Play date for Lizzy. Sweater for me. Socks for Ains really, anything goes Karla -retreat lesson   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - dug a garden, thinking of re threading my loom to plain weave instead of waffle. Karla - finish weaving project   Stash Enhancement Emily- Sweet Georgia, richard devries, black cat custom.. WHOOPS! Mohair   Karla - gift skein from pbfan65   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Sleep, and all the words. Bed times. Karla - terrible 2s   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

EPISODE 56 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and  Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.   Shout outs Kimberly sent us a sweet email telling us how much she loves the podcast! She has been loving the things she ordered from Sarah from RIV Creative and suggested we check out Sweet Skein O Mine in NS. We did, and the yarn looks AMAZING! Definitely worth a trip to the ole etsy store! Also Hello to Ravelers Steph, Allison and Carla!   Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.   What's knitting now Emily -  Smock Madness by elisabeth white in West Coast Colour sock yarn in an orange. Playdate Cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Flamingo Lounge colour way by TINK Friendship Shawl by Silivia McFadden out of Berocco Vintage chunky. A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold   Karla - Fidra - Gudrun Johnston Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid Mini Cooper by Ginny Sturdy for my Dad Soooo many Swatches!   Hibernating Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Tulip bag, Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves & almost at raglan decreases. My cup of tea socks - Robyn Lynn for my Mom Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co Harlow by Andrea Mowry Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes   FO’s - Emily -Red Heart it’s a wrap knit for Edie by Isabell Kramer Vanilla socks in Sweet Georgia with a FLK heel Karla -  Casa Loma Vest as a shop sample for Kelowna Yarn, by Casa Loma Jacket by Sachiko Burgin, West Yorkshire Spinners Re:treat Chunky Roving Design features Emily-  Gauge smage! Playdate cardigan needs to restart. Forgot a few smocks in Smock madness. A joyful thread - Frog pond Karla - moss stitch   Knit-lit Audiobook - Sally Goldenbaum   Talky Talk Emily - 5 winners for CommitToKnit so everyone will get something, they’ll just need to be patient… :D Karla - Thinking a lot about my knitting to do list : write a gauge blog post to share with the guild, lesson plan for the sorrento retreat, tech editor course, yarn okanagan planning, cool arts collaborations.   Taught a coworker to knit!   KAL! Thinking about 2019... #committoknit2018 - I’ll close the thread on my birthday, jan 23. I’m done! I took an extra 3 days #revelinknit2018/9 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!   Signed up for the Wet Coast Wools year long bingo.   Spinning Emily -. Ordered 3D bobbins for my sweater spin. Karla  -Finished the Rambouillet spin from knitmas 2019. Another spin for a shawl set ongoing.   Best laid plans Emily - SOCK MADNESS, Canal Rings, Exploration Station. Karla - get back to the hibernation list, last things to organize for YO   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - When warping goes wrong. Karla - 4/6 project bags finished and a sock snake   Stash Enhancement Emily- Vegas Yarn from Hubs. Karla -   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Sleeping better. All the sicknesses. Karla - bunkbed   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

In this episode, first, I speak with Kristine Vejar the owner of AVFKW, then I share an interview with Bristol Ivy. Annie Claire reads a description of her design. And finally, Kristine and I do a quick recap.This is the 8th and last episode of the Fall 2018 Lookbook Series.

Annie (Petiteweaver) joins me today! What We've Finished:Annie finished the Copy.Cat C.C Beanie by Emily Ingrid in Gedifra Metal Tweed in record time.  She also made the Blaise shawl by Ambah O'Brien in Undercover Otter Squirm in Killer Clowns froM Outer Space.  Jill finished her Gnome Pun Intended by Sarah Schira using leftover Malabrigo Sock in Turner and Eggplant.  She used the beard from Here We Gnome Again.  Her Rav page here.  She also made a baby hat using the Anemone pattern by Svetlana Volkova in Berroco Vintage color 51180.Our Current Fix:Annie is working on Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Forbidden Fiber Co sparkle yarns .  Annie and Jill are both making stars from the Scintillation pattern by Hunter Hammersen.  Jill is also still working on her Ixchel pullover by Catherine Clark.  Her Rav page here.What We're Jonesing For:Annie wants to make the Kobuk hat by Caitlin Hunter, probably in Cascade Yarns Luminosa.  She likes her Sabrina Junk Top by Born & Raised Knits so much that she is going to make the Breeze Racerback by Jessie Mae Martinson.  Jill is going to make a cardigan for her friend Jessie's wedding, so it will either be Lobelia by Meghan Fernandes or the Pop Crop Cardi by Ambah O'Brien, or some combination.  Jill likes the Pineapple Hat by Sonya Marie for preemie/newborn babies.  For the crocheters, the Casablanca 12" Square by Maria Bittner.  Jill's into the new shawl by Bristol Ivy, Recursive.  Jill likes the colorwork pullover Graphica by Casapinka and the Zazie cowl by Anna Maltz using her Marlisle technique.  She likes Katemotz's version of the Sturgill Sweater by Caitlin Hunter.Uppers, Downers & Miscellaneous Links:Dnice Knits - videocastThe OrvilleSirenH20The Masked SingerSurviving R. KellyAquaman (2018)BaywatchNorth ShoreStargate: AtlantisSplash (1984)FrontierIf Beale Street Could Talk (2018)Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)

Today on the show I have Bristol Ivy, pattern designer, teacher and author. We dive into her childhood in Maine and what that was like as well so many more experiences that lead her to where she is today. I especially loved hearing about the year off she took in New Zealand to work with sheep and how that experience shifted her course. Stick around for her final words of wisdom too!

EPISODE 54 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and  Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.   Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.   What's knitting now Emily -  Red Heart it’s a wrap knit for Edie by Isabell Kramer A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold   Karla -Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves & almost at raglan decreases. My cup of tea socks - Robyn Lynn for my Mom Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co Harlow by Andrea Mowry Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes   Hibernating Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Tulip bag   FO’s - Emily -Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia Karla -  nothing finished, lots going on.   Design features Emily-  Stitch count is off but, meh. And I missed some decreases and increases… Whoops! Karla - forgotten button hole   Knit-lit Audiobook - Death by Cashmere & Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum   Talky Talk Emily - Happy birthday to me. The thread is closed. Karla - I HAVE mailed out prizes. Thinking a lot about my knitting to do list : write a gauge blog post to share with the guild, lesson plan for the sorrento retreat, tech editor course, yarn okanagan planning, cool arts collaborations.   KAL! Thinking about 2019... #committoknit2018 - I’ll close the thread on my birthday, jan 23. I’m done! I took an extra 3 days #revelinknit2018/9 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!   Signed up for the Wett Coast Wools year long bingo. Spinning Emily -. Got my wheel back. But haven’t spun anything yet Karla -1.5 bobbins in on the Rambouillet spin from knitmas 2019. Planning for a traditional 3ply.   Best laid plans Emily - Finish the WIPS, Socks for my aunt, and a shawl for my SIL Karla - my lesson planning list.   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Warping warping warping. Karla - planned three project bags, fabric is washed and ironed, just needs pieces cut.   Stash Enhancement Emily- Tussah silk from Knit NIght and a large quantity of Berroco Vintage Chunky Karla - nope, pattern gifted to me and I may need one more skein to finish it. Sheltered by Andrea Mowry in Berroco Voyage   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Sleep. I just need sleep. ←- This. Karla- freaking out about kindergarten registration   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

EPISODE 54 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and  Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.   Shout outs QuietRiotGrrrl - Mary from Bloomington Indiana Thisastridpurins - Astrid from Perth Australia Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!   What's knitting now Emily -  Red Heart it’s a wrap knit for Edie by Isabell Kramer A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia   Karla Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves, button band modification math and body cast on My cup of tea socks - Robyn Lynn for my Mom Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co Harlow by Andrea Mowry Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes   Hibernating Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Tulip bag   FO’s - Emily -FLK vanilla socks in turtle purl self striping sock yarn Mistletoe Kisses colour way. AND Apex shawl by Knox Mtn Knit Co in Gauge dye works Knox Fade colourway Tea cup socks in Black Cat Custom BFL base   Karla - Arne and Carlos Christmas Stocking for Locke Forager Scarf - Nicola Hodges Basic Classic Worsted Mittens - Jocelyn Tunney Land of Leaves Hat - Marianne Bjerkman   Design features Emily-  turning a stitch pattern did not work. Karla - No charts ugh otherwise everyone is behaving, oh wait, frogged 3” of fougasse Knit-lit Fleece Navidad - Maggie Stefton CBC - Trigger mitts Radi https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thesundayedition/the-sunday-edition-december-16-2018-1.4928642/newfoundland-knitters-rescue-trigger-mitts-from-extinction-1.4928652 https://www.amazon.ca/Saltwater-Mittens-Newfoundland-Heritage-Designs/dp/1775234584/ref=asc_df_1775234584/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292939055252&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2484274022866859667&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=20117&hvlocphy=9001523&hvtargid=pla-570754451258&psc=1 Talky Talk Emily - Karla - I have not mailed out prizes, planning for YO, Lesson plan for Sorrento retreat, tech editor course, 2019 aspirations #revelinknit continues, classes at kelowna yarn KAL! Thinking about 2019... #committoknit2018 - I’ll close the thread on my birthday, jan 23. I’m done! I took an extra 3 days #revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting! Spinning Emily -. None, but I’ve got big plans for 2019 Karla - Planned and organized my 2019 goal of spinning a sweater quantity. I have the braid Emily gave me for knitmas lined up first as a get to know you on the wheel. Best laid plans Emily - Finish all the WIPS and socks for my aunt.   Karla - Finish Wips (Fougasse, Aeon vest, harlow hat, graphic and tea socks) cleaned up the closet stash and left the things I really want to knit in the bin, everything else in storage. Shop the stash 2019   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily -It was christmas, we made cookies. Karla - nuts and bolts   Stash Enhancement Emily- Knitmas, 4 skeins of sweet Georgia sock yarn… An accidental sweater quantity from Beehive.    Karla - Knitmas   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Sleep. I just need sleep. Karla- kid   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Continuing our year’s theme of Yarn Adventures we’re delighted to have a chat with Kate Gagnon Osborn and Courtney Kelley of Kelbourne Woolens. They share a bit of their 10 year yarn adventure with us – which has culminated in the release of their brand new yarn Germantown, and a special appearance at our upcoming Yarnporium! Thanks to our sponsor: The Yarn Collective This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Yarn Collective, a fibre and design company focused on working with independent designers to bring you luxurious hand-dyed yarns in a range of inspiring colourways. These international designers represent the best of modern knitwear design and include Bristol Ivy, Melanie Berg, Carol Feller and Michele Wang. Each designer has created and curated a distinctive and wonderful line for The Yarn Collective. You can find out more about the yarns by visiting www.theyarncollective.com.  Yarnporium Update Hopefully you’re not completely sick of hearing about the show yet and have got your tickets and are gearing up for the show! We can’t wait to see you! Tickets A limited number of advanced tickets are on sale on our website. We encourage you to have a look at those! Day tickets are available for £10 in advance or £12 on the day. If you are attending a workshop you automatically have access to the marketplace! Workshops Workshops are starting to sell out so if there’s one you’ve been thinking about taking – please register soon before spaces are all gone! Workshops will only be on sale until 11.:59pm on Sunday, October 28th. Workshop registration will not be possible in person at the Yarnporium. Friday – Yarn Lovers Lounge sponsored by The Yarn Collective Saturday – Makers Walking the Talk Series What we’re working on Rachel has finished her Béton Brut shawl for the Yarnporium Countdown KAL, along with the 21-Color Slouch hat that she busted out in a single sitting! She’s also made progress on her Raindrops tee by Tin Can Knits. Allison’s knitting attention has been scattered between the Tullameen Shawl MKAL and the Béton Brut KAL while also working on a new hat design. She’s also plotting a sweater to make on her new-to-her chunky knitting machine. Maybe you’ll see her wearing it at the Yarnporium? Germantown This week we had a lovely catch up with Kate and Courtney from Kelbourne Woolens who are joining us for the Yarnporium. They have had a very busy yarn adventure over the last 10 years as they’ve built their business. Their 10 year anniversary has brought with it both change and new opportunities and they chat with us about their new directions, and their latest yarn, Germantown. Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night between 7 and 10pm at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Revolution - Kate Tucker A Good Reason To Smile - Chasing Noise

On this episode of the podcast we’re counting down to the Yarnporium - only five weeks to go now. Eep! We’ve cast on for the Yarnporium Countdown KAL - are you joining us? Thanks to our sponsor: The Yarn Collective This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Yarn Collective, a fibre and design company focused on working with independent designers to bring you luxurious hand-dyed yarns in a range of inspiring colourways. These international designers represent the best of modern knitwear design and include Bristol Ivy, Melanie Berg, Carol Feller and Michele Wang. Each designer has created and curated a distinctive and wonderful line for The Yarn Collective. You can find out more about the yarns by visiting www.theyarncollective.com.  Yarnporium Countdown KAL The Yarnporium Countdown KAL officially kicked off a week ago. Thanks to those of you who joined us on Instagram Live for the cast on and huge apologies for the loss of sound at the end. We’re still getting used to the whole IG Live thing! If you want to join in, head over to our Ravelry group for more details and show us your yarn and your progress. Don’t forget to tag your projects on Ravelry and Instagram with the tag #YarnporiumKAL2018 to be eligible for some fab prizes too. Want to use Walcot Yarns for your shawl? Head on over to their website before September 30th to get 10% off your yarn purchase! Use the code YarnporiumKAL2018 to get the discount added at checkout. What we’re working on Rachel is working on Béton Brut for the Yarnporium KAL and has finished a new crochet pattern that is AMAZING for handspun! She plans to release the new pattern in a few weeks time. Rach is also finding all kinds of lost WIPs and has plans to make the 21-color slouch hat from Blue Sky Fibers. Allison has two KALs on the go with the Béton Brut shawl as well as the Tullameen Mystery KAL for SweetGeorgia Yarns - using some of their new colours for fall/winter. She’s finally cracked her super secret project too. Countdown to Yarnporium At the time of recording the podcast there were only 6 weeks to go until the Yarnporium - which means there’s now even less time! Things you can look forward to at the show: Indie Designer Day and the Yarn Lovers Lounge - sponsored by The Yarn Collective and featuring book signings, meet and greets with designers and trunk shows + mini cafe - all happening on Friday, November 2 Makers Walking the Talk Series with The New Yarn Barons, Your Pattern in Print and The Story of Laine - happening on Saturday, November 3 VIP ticket holders and Saturday workshop participants will also get early access to the marketplace from 9am before doors open to the general public at 10am on Saturday A fantastic line up of workshops on both days with teachers that include Kelbourne Woolens, Nathan Taylor, Jane Lithgow, Karie Westermann, Kate Atherley, Carol Feller, Renée Callahan, Jonna Hietala and Sini Ellen and Julie Knits in Paris! Workshops are starting to sell out and we have a limited number of early-bird tickets so make sure to get your tickets soon! *** Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night between 7 and 10pm at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Revolution - Kate Tucker A Good Reason To Smile - Chasing Noise

On this episode we give  a recap of the 6th annual Great London Yarn Crawl, the Yarnporium KAL (whoop!) and a woolly yarn review. Plus the usual update on our projects and general goings on. Thanks to our sponsor: The Yarn Collective This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Yarn Collective, a fibre and design company focused on working with independent designers to bring you luxurious hand-dyed yarns in a range of inspiring colourways. These international designers represent the best of modern knitwear design and include Bristol Ivy, Melanie Berg, Carol Feller and Michele Wang. Each designer has created and curated a distinctive and wonderful line for The Yarn Collective. You can find out more about the yarns by visiting www.theyarncollective.com.  GLYC Recap 10 teams, 18 volunteers, 12 door prizes, 12 shops, £341 for Refuge and two big bags of handknits plus another bag of supplies for Knit for Peace. Thanks to all the shops, our sponsors - Willow & Lark, Blue Sky Fibers, Debonnaire, Liberty, Loop, Kelbourne Woolens, Rowan at Liberty, Soak, SweetGeorgia, The Little Grey Girl, Tribe, Walcot Yarns and the Yarn Collective – plus the amazing group of volunteers who shepherded the Yarn Crawlers through some tough transport challenges and all the folks who joined us this year!  What we’re working on Allison's secret project is ongoing, and she’s started the Tullameen Mystery KAL for SweetGeorgia with new colours! She’s also working on “renovating” her office.        Rachel has finally finished and blocked the Kippen Cardigan, but it looks to be a bit too small so will likely go to her mother. Fully bitten by the crochet bug, she's cast on a cowl in some unknown yarn, and is now obsessively crocheting so can cast on another cowl in handspun. Yarnporium KAL We are thrilled to have announced the projects for our Yarnporium KAL! The knit project is Karie Westerman’s brand new Béton Brut Shawl, designed in Walcot Yarns Opus. For the crocheters out there, we’re recommending the Filigree Tippet by Jo Smith also designed for Opus Walcot Yarns special offer: 10% off your order with the code YarnporiumKAL2018 at walcotyarns.com. Offer runs through 30 September, and is a single use only. The KAL kicks off on 15 September and wraps up on October 30, giving you just enough time to block your shawl for the Yarnporium! We’ll be doing a live cast on party on Instagram at 1 pm on September 15th – come join in, and come on over to the Yarnporium Countdown KAL thread in the Yarn in the City Ravelry group. Woolly Yarns In this episode, we review Marina Skua Mendip 4-ply, a hand-dyed yarn on two woollen-spun bases, Sunny and Stormy. Marina uses the same colours on both bases to make coordinated pairs, and this toothy yarn is perfect for colourwork and steeking! Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night between 7 and 10pm at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Revolution - Kate Tucker A Good Reason To Smile - Chasing Noise

We are both in North America on our summer holidays, so on this episode we chat about our holiday knits, exciting new (and old!) shops we’ve visited, and new creative inspirations. We also have some Great London Yarn Crawl and Yarnporium updates! Thanks to our sponsor This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Yarn Collective, a fibre and design company focused on working with independent designers to bring you luxurious hand-dyed yarns in a range of inspiring colourways. These international designers represent the best of modern knitwear design and include Bristol Ivy, Melanie Berg, Carol Feller and Michele Wang. Each designer has created and curated a distinctive and wonderful line for The Yarn Collective. You can find out more about the yarns by visiting http://www.theyarncollective.com.  Great London Yarn Crawl 2018 – Update GLYC 2018 is now sold out! If you missed getting your ticket, please check our Ravelry boards for ticket swaps. We look forward to kicking off the autumn knitting season with you all on 1 September!  Yarnporium Update It’s almost time to grab your tickets for Yarnporium! Entry tickets will go on sale very soon, along with tickets to our Saturday talk series, which will include three 1-hour talks.   We are thrilled to be offering the Saturday talk series, which will include two panel discussions: The New Yarn Barons (all about what it takes to create a yarn, from the indy dyer with a few bespoke bases through up and coming new yarn companies), and Your Pattern in Print (learn about about different avenues for seeing your designs in the public eye, from self-publishing, mainline magazines and online exposure). The third talk is The Story of Laine – Sini and Ellen will give an overview of their yarn adventure creating Laine magazine, which has gone from an idea to a successful worldwide publication in less than two years.  Ticket details Yarnporium day tickets: £10 in advance/£12 on the day (no weekend tickets)  Talk series: £8 in advance/£10 on the day  Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.   What we’re working on Allison visited Villekulla in Calgary and is working on the Fuss Free Festival Shawl by Louise Tillbrook (Praline is in time out). She's also taught herself herringbone stitch for a secret project!   Rachel is three quarters of the way through Study Hall by Sarah Schira from Knitty First Fall, and is finding that using two multi-coloured/speckled yarns for a pattern the depends on strong colour contrasts may not have been the best idea. But it’s still working!   Working on Holiday Time Tits Out Collective update: Countess Ablaze and her crew of Tits Out Collective crafters raised over £55,000 for charities worldwide!!!! We may have teared up a little at that number. Well done to all!  We chat about our holiday knits, new inspiration from Reykjavik (Rachel), and many many shops (Allison). Rachel's mentions: Halcyon Yarns (Bath, Maine), Joann (nationwide chain), sky like snow (southern Vermont).  Allison's mentions: Villekulla, Yarn Twisters, Pinnovate, Loop Kensington, STASH, Pudding Yarn (Calgary); A Twist of Yarn (Vernon); Art of Yarn (Kelowna); plus plans to visit two shops in Vancouver. *** Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night between 7 and 10pm at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Revolution - Kate Tucker A Good Reason To Smile - Chasing Noise

EPISODE 50 - Nifty nifty look who’s 50! Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry.   Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!   What's knitting now Emily -  Messaline by Bristol Ivy in Bumblebirch Heartwood base Shadow colour.   Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way   Karla - beach bag with knitting club, Goldfinch Shawl by Andrea Mowry in Paintbox cotton, Harlow (brioche hat) by Andrea Mowry in koigu   FO’s - Emily -Mister invested by the unapologetic knitter in black cat custom demonhunter colourway. Rose City Rollers in Round Mountain Fibers 100% merino base in the Succulent colourway. With Contrasting Sweet Georgia heels and toes.   Karla - Baby kimonos and matching garter stitch earflap hats!   Talky Talk Emily -  Sponsor our KAL’s! Thank you to Seaside Yarn and Button for their generous donation. WWKIP And thank you to creative collette for the HUGE bag of prizes to give away! Karla - Sorrento Knitting Retreat, Yarn Okanagan, O’Keefe Ranch - interview with Kathleen of A Twisted Purl   Interview with Kathleen of A Twisted Purl in Armstrong BC   KAL! New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in! #committoknit2018 - Shipped prizes, got some more in stash now. Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits. #revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!   Design features Emily-  Messaline doesn’t line up with a chart. I think I can fudge it. Dropped a stitch on the sleeve cuff but didn’t change stitch count. Stitch is looped on a stitch marker Karla - goldfinch lace Spinning Emily -. Chain plied my corriedale singles. Finished the 100% superwash merino by Vivid Yarn Studio. Made it a worsted spun traditional 2 ply. Started a Merino Silk by Endless Roving I’ll call the colour sunset orange. I’m going for a worsted spun fingering weight 2 ply. Karla - nada, although I gifted some handspun and it was very well received.   Best laid plans Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 finish Messaline by the end of May the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of shawls, 3 pairs of socks)   Karla - finish the advent pattern, layer cake by knox mountain knit co out of fino, finish my cotton tee Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - I made a dress muslin. Made a tote bag, got my real fabric cut for my dress. Still need to make the carry on bag but found super cute stockinette fabric. Karla - nada   Stash Enhancement Emily- Review yarn from Round Mountain Fibers - corriedale fleece, spinning wheel, 100% wool   Karla - Sorrento retreat/birthday haul   Meet the Knitter - Amy Name: Amy McKay Raverly alias: amyelisha Other Social media? @amyelisha on instagram (my account is private to protect pictures of my daughter, but I do love connecting with other knitters so don’t be shy about sending me a follow request!) When and how did you first learn to knit? I think it was in 2014, and I learned by watching YouTube videos. Every time I encountered a new stitch or technique I would just watch videos and practice until I figured it out. My own grandmothers had long since stopped knitting by the time I had an interest, but I’m hoping to teach my daughter in a few more years. What was your first project? A cotton dishcloth. I knit 3 of them on some terrible plastic needles from Michael’s, but despite some dropped stitches and random yarn overs, they are still workhorses stashed away with my cleaning supplies! What is your biggest knitting disaster? Hmm. Nothing comes to mind really. I tend to stop long before something ends disastrously (in knitting..not necessarily in life!). I knit a Gaptastic Cowl as one of my earliest projects, before I knew what gauge was, and it was monstrously huge. I’m talking, could-have-clothed-a-linebacker big. Needless to say, it got frogged! What are you most proud of as a knitter? I’m proud to create beautiful, useful, long lasting items that can be tangible examples for my loved ones of how much I care about them (because it’s a big time & energy investment!). And, when I knit for myself, I’m proud to engage in an activity that is a powerful act of self care both in the actual making of the thing, and then in the wearing of it. It really feels like I’m nurturing myself when I cast on something lovely with only myself in mind. We should really call it self-love knitting, rather than selfish knitting! What are you favorite items to knit? Stuffed toys for the important tiny humans in my life, and shawls for myself Are you a process knitter or a product knitter? I’m both! I used to be more of a product knitter but the more time goes on the more I’ve found that the act of knitting has become incredibly important to my well being. I’m a stay-at-home parent now, and it is hands down the most difficult job I’ve ever had (and I used to literally save babies for a living as an NICU nurse). Knitting allows me to satisfy so many of own needs: for mental stimulation, quiet alone time, and creative expression, all of which are hard to come by at this stage of my life. So, process has become extremely important to me as well. That said, I can’t fully engage in a project unless the finished object is something I’m excited to gift or wear. What it will be definitely still matters. Do you have any knitting goals? Projects? Techniques? I’d love to learn brioche, dive into sweater making, and eventually learn enough of the math involved to begin tech editing. Math doesn’t come easily to me, but I love editing. I can learn, right? Do you do any other fiber arts other than knitting? Not yet, but I have grand plans to learn embroidery, weaving, sewing, and rug punching. I want to learn it all! Especially sewing, I am most excited about eventually being able to make my own clothes and stop relying on fast fashion, which isn’t in line with my values and not the example for resource stewardship that I want to set for my daughter. But because she is so little, and free time is so scarse, new hobbies have to wait a while. Do you have any other super powers other than knitting? Momming. Thats a super power right?? I never really felt that i had a “true calling” until my child was born. Mothering, while certainly not all unicorns and rainbows, is really a natural aptitude for me. I’m good at it, and I love it (most days). I used to be a pretty good writer too, back in the day, and I can pick up new languages easily. I’m also a PADI Divemaster, which means I can teach some scuba diving courses and guide other divers around sites. I’m an excellent shark spotter! If there is one to be found or spotted in the distance, I promise i’ll see it. Anything else you’d like to tell the world? (shameless self promotion!) I’m incredibly passionate about feminism (intersectional or bust), and birth and the myriad of ways the two intersect. And I’ll happily chat about either with anyone, anytime! Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Tooth pop!! Nap schedule has been terrible! THREENAGER temper tantrums. Karla- So stoked and so bummed   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

EPISODE 49 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry.   Shout outs SKuehnel - Sharilyn in Kelowna! @weekdaysfromscratch Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com   What's knitting now Emily -  Messaline by Bristol Ivy in Bumblebirch Heartwood base Shadow colour. Mister invested by the unapologetic knitter in black cat custom demonhunter colourway. Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way   Karla - Graphic Socks, Afterthought everything socks, baby sweater and advent design, beach bag, fougasse by bristol ivy   FO’s - Emily -Tin Can Knits Flax for Me in Custom Woolen mills Mule Spun 2 ply in Teal Coquihalla Hat by Knox Mt Knit Co in Black Cat customs Lets get Worsted base Mood of March hat by Katrin Schubert in Willow and Lark Woodland by LoveKnitting.com   Karla - Halloween Socks Constellate by Hunter Hammerson - Willow and Lark Plume held double with Lorna’s Lace’s Cornflower Mittens Weekender Pullover KAL! #stashtogiftknit2017 - still haven’t sent our prizes, will happen this week.   New KALs for 2018! #committoknit2018 - Draw is happening ASAP #revelinknit2018 - Thank you @porthardy1 for donating a prize   Design features Emily-  Dropped a few stitches in the 2 colour brioche. Fun times. - leveled up Karla - twisted purl stitch, worried about the hardiness of yarn on weekender   Spinning Emily -. Finished Smith and Ewe Merino/silk in a 3 ply Finished a 3 ply BFL by Totally Inked yarn finished a bobbin of corriedale singles to Chain ply soon.   Karla - Spinning was awesome for about the first 2 weeks of March and then it didn’t happen. Best laid plans Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 finish Messaline by the end of May the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of each!!) Karla - aeon vest   Stash Enhancement Emily- Tough love sock in pistachio. Whoops! Braids by Endless Roving and fibrecraft.Won some yarn the pop up shop at the Victoria public market.   Karla - knit crate, loveknitting.com   Review Loveknitting.com Willow and Lark - Woodland & Plume http://www.relentlessknitting.com/blog/loveknittingcom-review Talky Talk Emily -  Sponsor our KAL’s! Thank you to Seaside Yarn and Button for their generous donation. WWKIP Karla - pub night knitting, sorrento retreat, Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft fire, tapestry weaving, new car, spring break, fibres west   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Weaving Mug rugs… Sewing project bags for gifts. Easter egg dyeing roving. Rologs Karla - Mr Maker, needle felting, easter egg dye roving   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- 2 in 1 room. Crawling so soon Karla- go go go!   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page  

Casey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com. Our lovely sponsors: Modcloth.com Enter VERYPINK at checkout for 15% off your purchase of $100 or more. Hurry - this offer expires on June 29th. KPC Yarn KPC now has two websites, their main website, and KPC Canada (serving North America). I just released a new, free pattern sponsored by KPC, the Zaden Spring Shawl. KPC is running a promotion on the Lovat yarn used in the shawl until May 15, 2018. On the Canadian site – Use code “VPINK4KPC” to get CAD $8.50 off. On their main site – Use code “VPINK4KPC” to get HKD $50 off (~USD 6). Casey’s interview this week is with Casey of PortFiber. The GoFundMe Cashmere People Yarns Portfiber on Instagram A shawl by Bristol Ivy using the Cashgora yarn Holst Garn “Coast”

In this episode I’ll talk to Bristol Ivy about her new book, Knitting Outside the Box. We’ll talk about British TV, disrupting the pedantry of the knitting world, and the importance of being kind to yourself. The whole episode will be dedicated to this conversation with Bristol. Show Notes: Knitting Outside the Box, available on … Continue reading Episode 110 | Bristol Ivy – Knitting Outside the Box

This week, Felicia talks with Meghan Fernandes and Lydia Gluck: the two co-founders and editors of Pom Pom Quarterly. If you aren't already familiar with what Pom Pom is, it's a beautiful, fresh, and modern quarterly magazine for knitting, crochet, and craft that was founded back in 2012. It's a magazine that has lovely patterns, thoughtful articles, and useful tutorials.  This past summer, they celebrated their 5th anniversary of Pom Pom. In the past 5 years, they have expanded out from magazine to also designing and publishing books, hosting awesome events, and producing a monthly podcast called Pomcast. Meghan is a former American transplant to London, where she lived for a decade. Now back in her native land, she is at the helm of Pom Pom in North America. While in London she wrote her MA dissertation on knitting in 20th century women's literature and worked for a publisher, a gallery, and a knitting shop, leaving her with a random but particular set of skills that could really only lead to running a knitting magazine. Meghan now lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and baby daughter. Lydia was born in London, grew up in Wales, studied in Manchester, and left her heart in Mexico. Lydia has a background in linguistics, and spends a lot of time trying to draw parallels between knitting and grammar. Now she heads up the London Pom Pom office, which is pretty much her favourite job ever. Please join us this week as Felicia and the Pom Pom ladies discuss creating a new and unique voice for fibre artists! In this episode, we talk about: 1:35 Introducing the dynamic duo behind Pom Pom and chatting about how they celebrated the magazine's 5th anniversary 4:35 Felicia asks the ladies about tips on how to survive knitwear photo shoots 5:20 How Pom Pom Quarterly began 7:20 Discussing what Meghan and Lydia thought was missing from other knitting magazines when they decided to start Pom Pom 9:00 How Pom Pom makes it work without being funded by advertising and how the magazine is able to attract readers from a wide range of ages 12:15 Felicia asks Meghan about her master's dissertation on knitting in 20th century women's literature and how feminism fits into Pom Pom 17:10 Chatting about Knitting Outside the Box: a  new collaboration between Pom Pom Press and Bristol Ivy 18:44 Felicia asks Meghan and Lydia how they manage to continue Pom Pom Magazine while living thousands of miles apart 22:16 Is there a difference between knitting communities in the US and the UK? 23:49 Lydia chats about her new hobby: weaving 26:25 What Pom Pom has in store for the future 28:00 Felicia's final notes and podcast giveaway! Links and Things Here's where to find Meghan and Lydia online: Website: www.pompommag.com Instagram - Pom Pom: www.instagram.com/pompommag Facebook: www.facebook.com/pompommag Twitter: www.twitter.com/pompommag Ravelry Group: www.ravelry.com/groups/pom-pom Instagram - Meghan: www.instagram.com/meghanaf Instagram - Lydia: www.instagram.com/lydia_shmidia

The second of our Knitters in the Round discussions recorded at Pomfest this summer 2017, hosted by Anna Maltz, Discussing how we can choose to craft consciously are Bristol Ivy, Clara Parkes, Julia Billings and Julie Asselin.

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Episode 22 -  9/20/17 Today’s topics include Wips, Knitting Fail, Knitting Chat: The Importance of Taking Measurements and On the Run: Foam Rolling Thanks for your patience this week!  This is the 3rd time I’ve tried to record.  Any of you who’ve ever lived with a 2-year old can appreciate why I only record when he’s asleep so you can imagine what this week has been like! And to top it off the boys had stolen my pop filter to play with – finally found it around 10pm last night buried under a blanket. Also, thanks for the kind concern about my in-laws.  They are fine after Irma.  Since it swung west it nearly hit them directly buy it had weakened some.  They lost power for a long time and had three trees crash across their rather long driveway but they cut a path out through the worst and were able to leave the house soon after.  I truly hope that you and all your loved ones are safe, be it from Irma, Harvey, Maria, the fires out west, the Mexico earthquakes, the flooding last month in Nepal and India or whatever chaos may be happening in your part of the world.  Please stay safe. Wips Second Grace by Bristol Ivy in Berroco’s Modern Cotton, 99% complete. Need to weave in ends, and take some pictures. Lillesand by Monika Eckhert, working on this in some deep stash, Cascade Yarn’s Sateen in a burgundy-red color and Rozetti Yarns Soft Payette in white with a few sequins for sparkle here and there.  It’s a Christmas gift for my aunt who loves true, deep reds. Emerald Deep by Romi Hill – a shawl designed for green yarn and I have some Prism Delicato Layers I bought a few years ago to make a gift for my cousin’s wife, then found out I was pregnant with baby #2 and it got put on hold.  But it is sooooo perfect for this pattern.  Shawl has a lace version of Celtic knotwork and I can’t wait to get to that part. I am halfway through Chart 2 and the “knotwork” is Chart 3 – so close! Itty Bitty Kitty – test knit for Sarah Jordan a new friend I met at SSK this summer and a great designer.  It’s a sock-weight preemie hat and I am nearly done with the ribbing.  Knitting this up in Berroco Comfort Sock which leads to my (sort of)… Knitting Fail 4:30 More of a parenting fail involving yarn, but work with me here.   I started the Itty Bitty Kitty preemie had at the opposite end of a skein of yarn that has a partial 2nd sock on it.  No biggie.  Until my 2 year old got a hold of it.  Now I have complete yarn chaos and I am now alternating between unravelling the awful mess and knitting up what I just unraveled. Knitting Chat Today I want to talk about measuring yourself.  The keys to knitting a garment that fits you perfectly are 1) a good gauge swatch and 2) accurate measurements of your body. You really need someone else to help you with this.  When you try to measure yourself you actually shift your body and that can affect your measurements.  I can’t stress enough how important it is to have someone ELSE take your measurements.  In the shownotes I am linking to an old Lion Brand Yarns blog post that has lots of great pictures showing you exactly where and how to take 14 different measurements, including bust, waist, hips, arm length and armhole depth, all of which are critical to making sure a garment fits YOUR body.  So get a buddy, a tapemeasure and a piece of paper and pen and go take YOUR measurements before you knit another garment. Bust – fullest part of your bust Waist – natural waist, not where your pants sit.  If you’re unsure, bend sideways and see where your body creases, that’s usually a good indicator Hips – measure around the widest part of the hips, usually around 8” [20cm] below your natural waist Armhole depth - Measure from the top outside edge of the shoulder down to the armpit.  Upper arm – the widest part of your arm, above the elbow Cross back – measure from shoulder to shoulder across your back – since many of us have rounded shoulders, this will be larger than if you take the measurement in the front. And in case you’re wondering why no pattern ever seems to fit you perfectly as-written, I am also linking to Craft Yarn Council’s sizing chart so you can see what numbers designers are (often) expected to use. Womens.  Mens.  Kids.  And because it bears repeating – get someone to help you to! On the Run Today we’re still talking about injury prevention and I want to discuss a pro-active technique you can use to help yourself: Foam Rolling.  Foam rolling is a type of self-massage where you use a tool, in this case a large foam cylinder, to release knots in the muscle and tight areas in your fascia, which is like a membrane over your muscles that sort of holds you together. Foam rolling in it’s essence is quite simple.  You use your own body weight and a foam roller to carefully put pressure on the knots and tight places.  This helps improve blood flow and increase your range of motion when the tight places in your fascia start behaving like their normal, stretchy selves again.  Foam rolling can be uncomfortable, but it should not be excruciating.  I’ve been guilty of this myself - if you’re gasping in pain (for me it’s rolling out IT bands) you’re doing it wrong – lift some of your weight up off the roller or attack the knot more gently.  If you are getting sharp pains, SEE A DOCTOR.  Afterwards you may find some of those areas a little tender, or even itchy, this is normal.  Give those spots a day or two to recover before you roll out again.  Itching is actually a good sign, it’s a sign of increased blood flow.  Do NOT foam roll over joints – at best it does no good, at worst you can hurt yourself.  Stick to rolling out your soft tissue.  If you need to roll out your back (I find this soooo helpful after hefting a 30lb toddler around every day) – make sure you angle yourself slightly so you’re rolling either one side of your back muscles or the other and do NOT roll straight up your spine. I’m linking to a recent podcast by the new Get Fit Guy, Brock Armstrong, all about foam rolling.  You can read his transcript and find links to the studies he mentions which I don’t have time to get into here.  I’m also linking to a Runner’s World article which has videos showing you how to foam roll different muscles properly.  Lastly I’m linking to a study from the National Institutes of Health that quantified how foam rolling helped the participants.  In summation, foam rolling is a technique that you can use yourself to help release tention in your muscles and fascia and prevent future injuries.  

Episode 21 - 9/7/17 Wips Hitchhiker for my MIL in Ito Yarn’s Kinu 100% silk New CO, Second Grace by Bristol Ivy in Berocco Modern Cotton.  Gotten a lot done since I threw my back out and have been sitting a LOT.  Body just a few rows from the underarms, also have 1.5 sleeves done.  Using 7 colors, the main color is green, a medium-dark green with a hint of blue to it, then the fair isle parts are in navy, light blue, yellow, rust, medium-purple, and turquoise.  It’s forced me to learn 3-colors-at-a-time colorowork and since I cannot get tension holding yarns in 2 hands, I’ve adapted the 2-color-continental hold for colorwork to be a 3-color hold, all in the left hand.  I’m not a fan, but I’ve gotten to the point where I can do it and make it look decent. Triyang Shawl by Lee Meredith in Araucania’s Yumbrel, a lace-weight cotton in the pastels colorway, peach, pink, sky blue and light purple Stash Blue Heron Yarn’s Cotton/Rayon blend from A Great Yarn in Chatham, Cape Cod, MA.  Love this yarn, love Blue Heron colorways I’ve knit with them several times in the past.  With all the talk Laura of the KnitGirlllls has been doing about the Evenstar, I’m debating making it again.  I’ve already knit it 1.5 times, that is, 1 finished in a sport weight yarn (basically made a blanket) and 1 skirt made out of it, but haven’t made the top for the dress yet.  Someday I’ll finish it.  But yeah, totally tempted to make Evenstar again, I LOVE that pattern Pattern Stalking Lillesand by Monika Eckert – a colorwork cowl that I’m debating making for my aunt for Christmas.  I have a white sparkly yarn and red yarn that this would look GORGEOUS in.  Haven’t bought it yet but don’t be surprised if you hear me cast this one on soon Wearables Mommy’s Tunic, knit last spring/early summer in Juniper Moon Farm’s Neve in a cornflower blue Empire Top, just finished a few weeks back and got to wear it for the first time on a col evening :) Knit in Picoboo by Frogtree, a discontinued bamboo/cotton blend Out and About Spent Labor Day weekend at my parent’s place on Cape Cod, which was good because I threw my bavk out the day we drove down.  And my parents are super awesome.  Even though I’m over 30 and have kids of my own, my parents took great care of me and it was feeling much better till I threw it out again yesterday wrestling my tantrum toddler into the car. Sigh.  But we had a great visit even though it was chilly.  On the Run No running, since I threw my back out, but I have been able to walk my oldest son to school, thankfully.  But I would like to talk more about injury prevention this week.  I want to talk about a common foot problem that can lead to injuries in your kinetic change, which we discussed last time: pronation.  In rough, non-medical terms, you can think of pronation as how your foot rolls through a step.  I know you medical  folks are probably yelling at your devices, but work with me here, I’m trying to avoid medical jargon and anatomy terms on purpose.  Like me, you could be an over-pronator, meaning your ankles roll inward when you walk and you push off primarily from your big toe.  You could be a supinator, or under-pronator, whose ankles roll outward and push off from your outer foot.  Or you could be a neutral walker and push off using basically all your toes.  There’s no good way to determine this yourself because once you start thinking about it, your gait will change.  If you’re dealing with knee or hip issues, that is, issues further up the kinetic chain, you should go to a running store and ask them to determine if you have a neutral gait, over-pronate or supinate, because once you know that you can get the correct shoe to help correct any pronation problems, if you have them.  Any good running store will have people there who know how to determine your gait type.    

Episode 20 – 8/23/17 There might not be a show next week – it’s Thing 1’s last week before Kindergarten starts so we’re planning lots of fun stuff to end the summer.  But I’ll definitely be back the following week.  FOs Empire Top by Lily Go in discontinued bamboo/cotton blend, Picoboo by Frogtree Wips Triyang Shawl by Le Meredith in Yumbrel Araucania Hitchhiker for my MIL in Kinu by Ito yarns, 100% silk Cast on Second Grace by Bristol Ivy (first Bristol Ivy pattern) using Berroco Modern Cotton, then ripped it out to go down a needle size for the ribbing, and started casting it on again.  I’m about half way through a cast on. Wearables Thoughts by Joji Locatelli on Araucania Yumbrel, a discontinued cotton lace-weight yarn Today’s Discussion: There are No Knitting Police Some people are really hesitant to change something and are fearful that they are doing it “wrong” but I want to assure you there are no knitting police.  When you’re knitting from a pattern you do NOT have to do it exactly as written, you do NOT have to use the same yarn.  Do you have a long torso?  Add some extra rows.  Short torso?  Feel free to skip a few.  Do you like your bum covered but the pattern doesn’t seem to work well in that area? Add some short rows in the back to cover your derriere.   Love the body of the sweater but hate the sleeves?  That’s fine, you could find a new pattern or just knit them in stockinette.  Switch up the yarns (I’ll be doing a whole podcast on this in a future episode).  My point is, once you purchase a pattern, it’s yours to alter as you please for your own sweater.  I am NOT saying you should tweak the pattern and publish it – that’s a copyright violation.  But tweak the pattern to fit your body and your knitting style.  Here’s an example – I hate inserting sleeves after the fact, I can never get them to line up properly.  So I don’t.  I look at the sleeve pattern, reverse the pattern, then pick up and knit stitches around the arm hole and work all my sleeves that way, no matter what the pattern says. On the Run I’ve been running the past few weeks but haven’t mentioned it because the knitting segments have been running long.  But this is the “Knitting On The Run” podcast after all so it’s time to get back on track.  I’ve been injured basically since right after this podcast started, so over the next few weeks I want to talk about some injury issues and injury prevention.  Even if you don’t run you might learn something that could help you, particularly if you’re dealing with chronic pain in your knees or hips for example. First off – disclosure, I am not a medical professional.  I am only someone who has gotten injured a lot and has had to learn a lot the hard way.  If you are in pain, please consult a doctor or specialist.  That being said, today let’s talk quickly about body mechanics and injuries.  When you’re running you are putting stress on your body, particularly your lower body.  That’s a good thing, it keeps you in shape and your body is designed to move, not sit.  You run into problems (and injuries) when something is off.  If you have a mechanical issue, say in your foot or hips, the rest of your lower body, aka kinetic chain has to compensate. (linking to the American Academy or Orthopedic Surgeons to learn more).  Over time the muscles, tendons and ligaments doing the compensating have too much stress on them and that’s where you get an injury.  So the CAUSE of your injury isn’t necessarily where your injury APPEARS.  That is why cross training and strength training is soooo important – you use your muscles different ways and strengthen the weak muscles. Real world example – hip flexors (group of muscles/tendons/etc in front of your hips that you use to lift your legs. If they are really tight then they pull on your hamstrings so your hamstrings are always stretched and rarely relax.  You’ll eventually end up with a pulled hamstring, but the cause isn’t the hamstring, it’s the hip flexors. Your hamstring is where the kinetic chain broke down      

EPISODE 44 - Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest Shout outs Kelly from Two Ewes Fibre Adventures! 1hundredprojets on Ravelry. Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music. What's knitting now Emily - .Advent calendar stockings (4 left) Hibernation A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow Karla- Two custom socks for Grandma, Sunny Side [up!] by Isabell Kraemer FO’s - Emily -  Vanilla socks for dan ChaiGoo SS DPNS 2.75 out of the same yellow yarn. Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian Moose 4 blanket - Fly away by TinCanKnits using Cascade 220 in some Hudson’s Bay colours Karla - Nada KAL! Q2 Prizes! And the winners are; Irylknits - Yarn Friendly Bag and swag Crochetgeekgirl - Polkadot bag and sock ruler RosieL - Silver buttons from Kristian McIntyre Colletteknits - riv creative stitch markers and lucy neatby book #stashtogiftknit2017 The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017! It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop us a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017! What’s coming in Q3... Christmas in July! Knit Christmas gifts in the third quarter and receive an extra entry! Entry #1 - It’s a gift Entry#2 - it’s old stash (2016 or older) Entry #3 - it’s a gift for Christmas 2017! Design features Emily-  a bit of a flair to the edging on Bug’s Bridie but i’m not concerned. Karla - Sunnyside Up shortrow blunder Spinning Emily -. Haven’t been spinning. Karla - Tour de fleece - Muse Fibreworks Pinot Grigio 2x 100% polwarth gradient dyed combed top into a two ply Knifolk Yarn and Fibre 85% 15% merino/nylon into chain plied sock yarn Sponsors! Caitlyn Ffrench Knox Mountain Knit Co Chantal of Mudpunch Jess of Haven Fiber Arts Vanessa of Atelier 425 Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman Sylvia of Softsweater Knits Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes! Best laid plans Emily -Advent, Bradway, the a Joyful Thread. Want to cast on Messaline by Bristol Ivy once my WIPS are cleared. Karla -  Holiday by Eri in Manos Milo, Thistle by Julie Partie for Locke out of handspun,  Knit City Shawl and Swants (Swants-along?) Stash Enhancement Emily- The Ashford Book - weaving tea towels Karla - Nada Sponsors! Denise of Sock Ruler Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe Sara of Riv Creative Sally of Yarn Friendly Kristan McIntyre Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram Talky Talk Emily - Impending doom, I mean, baby is about to arrive. Mention on Knitmore Girls *Swoon* Karla - IPE submissions, macrame class, light sensitive ink Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily -just all of the baking and food prep Karla - nada but am thinking about a socks in stereo bag Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- no more naps, struggling with sleep and violence Karla- Walker baby, clapping hands, potty training Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 15 – 6/29/17 FOs, Wips, Knitting Fail, Stash, Wearables, Tip Time, Out and About, On the Run and In the Gardenp FOs Maris Stella shawl – it’s finished!  End aren’t woven in yet, but it’s done.  Knit in Ocean View gradient kit by Birdies Knits Wips Green Hitchiker – Valley Yarns Greylock 100% Cashmere; approximately 90% complete.  So close!  I’m limiting it to 3 rows before washing my hands so the progress is sort of slow going, but it’s nearly done. Purple Hitchiker – Cascade Ultra Pima Fine 100% Cotton in Periwinkle (but really more of a royal purple) – about 20% complete.  I’ve been focusing on other projects, so not much progress on this one Firebird – Cast on the Firebird Shawl by Romi Hill in Blue Heron yarns Egyptian Mercerized Cotton in Carnelian.  On row 5 of Chart B.  The beginning was fairly simple (side note – knitting fail) so I worked on this while watching the America’s Cup.  Ironicaly Knitting Fail occurred after the races ended! Empire Top – Cast on again.  Figured out what the problem was last time around.  For background, I’d gotten 1 extra st per inch over 4 inches so I cast on 1 size smaller to compensate for those extra few inches over my ribcage circumference.  I sat down with a tape measure last week to double check my math and discovered that I’ve lost 3 inches around my ribs at 2 around my bust!  No wonder the blasted top didn’t fit, I’d shrunk!  I’ve been working my tail off at Physical Therapy the last 4 months and I’ve only lost 5 pounds so I hadn’t bothered to re-measure myself.  Thankfully I did before I got any further on the Mommy’s Tunic pattern so I could adjust that down a size too. Mommy’s Tunic – I finished the cable band and grafted it, then began knitting bust.  As I mentioned previously, I ended up going with a smaller size.  I’ve finished bust darts and split for front and back – currently working on the back panel.   Knitting Fail Firebird 2.0 – Finished Chart A and the first few rows of Chart B and I just couldn’t get the right # of sts on the last repeat so I finally just gave up and unraveled and started again.  It was so early in the process that I’m not upset – though I am now using lifelines again, lol Stash No actual stash, but I need to find some pink yarn.  My mother-in-law saw the pink hitchhiker shawl I made for my Family og Hitchhikers project and she really liked.  So I need to track down a similar color pink, if I can – alas Webs, where I bought the yarn, has been sold out of that color for the last month.  I will keep looking, and I’ll check some fun yarn stores I know on Cape Cod next week.  Wish me luck! Wearables Thoughts by Joji Locatelli, knit in Araucania’s Yumbrel a discontinued yarn in the Pastels colorway.  I find myself wearing this a lot now that the weather is warm.  It’s ¾ length sleeve and made in lace-weight yarn so it’s nice and light, the perfect sweater to wear to a movie theater or cool restaurant on a hot day.  I’m seriously debating making another one in a very different color. Tip Time When picking up sts, use a smaller needle so you don’t get that baggy-looking first row of knit stitches.  I try to go at least 3 sizes smaller when I can – for socks this isn’t always possible, but for garments I just grab whatever small needles are handy.  Today I used a US Size 1 (2.25mm) to pick up sts on a garment I’m knitting on US Suze 6 (4mm).  That’s a smaller needle than I would normally use, but I had it handy so I used it. Out and About Next week I’m off to visit my parents on Cape Cod and one of my favorite LYS, A Great Yarn in Chatham which is also a book store.  Seriously, if they served tea or mimosas it would be the perfect store.  Planning on packing my Mommy’s Tunic, the 2 hitchhikers, and maybe and old sock or the Hamilknit hat.  Can’t decide if I want something else mindless, or something I want to actually work on.  I know I could finish the hat and the green hitchhiker easily, and make good progress on the others which is why I’m thinking of bringing 4 projects.  There’s definitely a part of me that wants to bring something new to cast on, which I just should not do, but the Second Grace sweater by Bristol Ivy is calling my name and I already have the yarn for it…. Gah!  Too many choices!!! July 20-23 off to Nashville for the Super Summer Knitogether with The Knit Girllls August off to NS,  Canada to visit family On the Run I graduated from Physical Therapy!  Woohoo!!!!  Very happy to be done.  I have come so far and I feel a LOT stronger than I did 3 months ago.  My abs and glutes in particular are much, much stronger which should really help when I start running again.  Fingers crossed, I’m hoping to do some very simple runs next week on holiday – something like run 30 secs, walk 90 secs repeat 2-3 times.  I’m starting back slooooooowly so I don’t re-injure myself. In the Garden First crop – sugar snap peas are ripe and delicious.  Also, we debate moving the garden itself next year because our trees have grown a LOT in the past 10 years and the garden is now part shade.

You have to be a Janet Jackson fan to get that reference.... Thanks so much for using the Amazon Links! Your purchases help to support the podcast and it doesn't cost you a thing!  Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal  V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Auditioning Knits PalKal Auditions I'm trying to figure out what I'll do for the PalKal this year.    Was thinking of knitting the Lil' Miss Chelsea Bean by Jenn Sheelen.    Also considering Breathing Space and True Friend by Veera Valimaki, using my ChileKnitz Pal Kal Yarn.    I am also searching for something to make with my PalKal kit from Suburban Stitcher.      Summer Tops I am searching pretty hard for something to make with my Claudia Hand-Painted Contemplation yarn that's been in my stash for a while. I originally bought it to make the Linum Tee by Bristol Ivy.   Here are some of the things I'm considering:   Nesoi Tee by Miriam Felton   Notched Hem Tank Top by Purl Soho   Breeze by Joanna Rankin       Knitting News, Notes and Events World Wide Knit in Public Day Check the link above to RSVP.   June 10, 2017 I'll be at Foxcroft Wine in Dilworth, Charlotte, from 2pm until at least 5. 1235 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203   I will have door prizes from Charlotte Yarn (which is in the same shopping center as the wine bar), Cottage Yarn and Queen City Yarn.   Charlotte Yarn, Baskets of Yarn and Cottage Yarn will all be having specials that day for Actually Knitting listeners and those Knitting in Public.         The Pal Kal has officially started!     Exciting News! Check out my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from Suburban Stitcher and ChileKnitz!   Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   Other Events Stash Dash 2017 Check out the Knit Girlls Podcast for more information.   Summer Stripe Along Kal   Knitscapade Let me take you on a Knitscapade! Last weekend I visited my favorite not-so-local to me LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop. I fell off the wagon pretty hard but, no regrets!     Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta from Skinny Taste     Love it or Leave it Love: Camping Trip   Leave: Humidity   Other News and Notes Running News:  I am in week 5 of training for the Chicago Marathon. Trying to stay injury free and also keep using my bullet journal to track my workouts.   Reading Updates:  I finished reading Eligible, A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Sittenfield.     Use this link to get your free 30 day trial and free audiobook from Audible.com.              

Live from Edinburgh Yarn Festival, Sophie is joined by guest host Bristol Ivy - who has an exciting Pom Pom Press announcement! This episode also includes an interview with the fabulous gals behind Spincycle Yarns. Thanks to our sponsors Erika Knight.

Backstage Knitting Podcast Show NotesEpisode 17 “World Domination!” •Shout out to Josephine in Germany. •On The Needles: oAnna is working on the Close to You Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska in the “Hecate” gradient from A Hundred Ravens. She is also working on a vanilla sock for her Hubby out of Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock in the “Empty Night” colorway.•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you•http://ahundredravens.com/product/hecate-mini-set/•http://www.magpiefibers.com/shop/empty-nightoBethany is working on a Seahawks colored shorty sock in two different Seahawks colorways from Fancy Image Yarn. A Boxy sweater by Joli Locatelli in the “Winter Jewels” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn. And a shawl of her own design in yarn without a label. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p10/Seahawks_Fingering_Wt._machine_washable_merino_wool_yarn.html•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p132/New_Seahawks_Uni_Fingering_Wt._Merino.html•Off the Needles:oAnna completed 1 Hexipuff for her Beekeepers quilt!!oBethany completed the Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure in a Seawhawks colorway from Fancy Image Yarn (see link above), Seahawks shorty sock #1 (see yarn links above), Game Center Dice Bag design by Bethany. She also blocked her Hamilknit hat by Emily Straw and the Coffee Date Shawl by C.C. Almon. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hamilknit•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-date-shawloIn Time Out: •Anna has placed her Hogwarts House Scarf in timeout. •Bethany has sent her Peace de Resistance mittens by Bristol Ivy to the frog pond. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peace-de-resistance-mittensoSew A Needle Pulling Thread:•Anna has been working on repairs. Mending some jeans and Bethany’s knitting bag. •Bethany derailed the segment and talked about the things she has ordered so here are those links. ohttps://www.etsy.com/shop/aneedlerunsthroughit?ref=pr_faveshopsohttps://www.etsy.com/listing/386513440/deluxe-disney-princess-sampler-stitch?ref=shop_home_active_1ohttps://www.etsy.com/transaction/1265244627oSpinning and Weaving: •Bethany did some spinning this week. She is using up the last of her fiber from the long draw class she took in September. •She did not do any weaving but is starting a book about women in textiles. •https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Work-First-Years-Society/dp/0393313484/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490054024&sr=8-1&keywords=women%27s+work+the+first+20+000+years•Here is also a link to the book club hosted by the Woven Road Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1261394850617378/?fref=nfoKnetflix and Knit: •Anna is watching Star Trek Voyager: Season 7, Ep. 22•Bethany is watching Friends, Parks and Rec, Season 2 of the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Gilmore Girls. •Bethany finished watching the West Wing. She going to rewatch it with the West Wing Weekly podcast. She will be starting a thread in the Ravelry group for anyone who wants to watch along and chat about it. ohttp://thewestwingweekly.comoHealing Hands: This is a new segment where Anna and Bethany can talk about massage. •Anna has started massage school at the Cortiva Institute in Seattle and is loving it. o#BSKPHAMILONG WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!•Winners of a pattern from Jennifer Lassonde are:•Theaterkind and ThriftyKnitter. Please go to Jennifer’s pattern page and pick one. PM Bethany on Ravelry (Bizzle87) with which one you want and Jennifer will gift it to you. ohttp://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde•Winner of a digital copy of the Hamilton Mixtape:•Madiobrien. Please PM Bethany (Bizzle87) with your email address so she can send you the gift. •Winners of the Hamilton inspired project bags goes to: •AshleyKnitsAlot, Roocmc, and EmilyStraw. Please PM Bethany (Bizzle87) on Ravelry with your mailing address so we can get those out to you!!oTHANK YOU for participating!!!oEvents:•PNW Yarn Crawl May 4-7, 2017•http://www.pnwyarncrawl.com•World Wide Knit in Public Day June 10, 2017•Mariners Stitch N Pitch July 20, 2017•You can find Backstage Knitting Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope. •Show Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.weebly.com •Prize winners should contact Bethany (Bizzle87) on Ravelry ASAP!!

Backstage Knitting Podcast Show NotesEpisode 17 “World Domination!” •Shout out to Josephine in Germany. •On The Needles: oAnna is working on the Close to You Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska in the “Hecate” gradient from A Hundred Ravens. She is also working on a vanilla sock for her Hubby out of Magpie Fibers Swanky Sock in the “Empty Night” colorway.•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you•http://ahundredravens.com/product/hecate-mini-set/•http://www.magpiefibers.com/shop/empty-nightoBethany is working on a Seahawks colored shorty sock in two different Seahawks colorways from Fancy Image Yarn. A Boxy sweater by Joli Locatelli in the “Winter Jewels” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn. And a shawl of her own design in yarn without a label. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p10/Seahawks_Fingering_Wt._machine_washable_merino_wool_yarn.html•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p132/New_Seahawks_Uni_Fingering_Wt._Merino.html•Off the Needles:oAnna completed 1 Hexipuff for her Beekeepers quilt!!oBethany completed the Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure in a Seawhawks colorway from Fancy Image Yarn (see link above), Seahawks shorty sock #1 (see yarn links above), Game Center Dice Bag design by Bethany. She also blocked her Hamilknit hat by Emily Straw and the Coffee Date Shawl by C.C. Almon. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hamilknit•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-date-shawloIn Time Out: •Anna has placed her Hogwarts House Scarf in timeout. •Bethany has sent her Peace de Resistance mittens by Bristol Ivy to the frog pond. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peace-de-resistance-mittensoSew A Needle Pulling Thread:•Anna has been working on repairs. Mending some jeans and Bethany’s knitting bag. •Bethany derailed the segment and talked about the things she has ordered so here are those links. ohttps://www.etsy.com/shop/aneedlerunsthroughit?ref=pr_faveshopsohttps://www.etsy.com/listing/386513440/deluxe-disney-princess-sampler-stitch?ref=shop_home_active_1ohttps://www.etsy.com/transaction/1265244627oSpinning and Weaving: •Bethany did some spinning this week. She is using up the last of her fiber from the long draw class she took in September. •She did not do any weaving but is starting a book about women in textiles. •https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Work-First-Years-Society/dp/0393313484/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490054024&sr=8-1&keywords=women%27s+work+the+first+20+000+years•Here is also a link to the book club hosted by the Woven Road Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1261394850617378/?fref=nfoKnetflix and Knit: •Anna is watching Star Trek Voyager: Season 7, Ep. 22•Bethany is watching Friends, Parks and Rec, Season 2 of the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Gilmore Girls. •Bethany finished watching the West Wing. She going to rewatch it with the West Wing Weekly podcast. She will be starting a thread in the Ravelry group for anyone who wants to watch along and chat about it. ohttp://thewestwingweekly.comoHealing Hands: This is a new segment where Anna and Bethany can talk about massage. •Anna has started massage school at the Cortiva Institute in Seattle and is loving it. o#BSKPHAMILONG WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!•Winners of a pattern from Jennifer Lassonde are:•Theaterkind and ThriftyKnitter. Please go to Jennifer’s pattern page and pick one. PM Bethany on Ravelry (Bizzle87) with which one you want and Jennifer will gift it to you. ohttp://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde•Winner of a digital copy of the Hamilton Mixtape:•Madiobrien. Please PM Bethany (Bizzle87) with your email address so she can send you the gift. •Winners of the Hamilton inspired project bags goes to: •AshleyKnitsAlot, Roocmc, and EmilyStraw. Please PM Bethany (Bizzle87) on Ravelry with your mailing address so we can get those out to you!!oTHANK YOU for participating!!!oEvents:•PNW Yarn Crawl May 4-7, 2017•http://www.pnwyarncrawl.com•World Wide Knit in Public Day June 10, 2017•Mariners Stitch N Pitch July 20, 2017•You can find Backstage Knitting Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope. •Show Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.weebly.com •Prize winners should contact Bethany (Bizzle87) on Ravelry ASAP!!

Backstage Knitting Podcast: Episode 16Hamilong! Madrona! And Stitches! Oh My! •Shout out Emily from Indianapolis, Mitch from Berkeley, and Amanda from New York. •Follow, Like, and Friends us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope•Show Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.weebly.com •On the Needles: oAnna has revamped and is working on her Hogwarts Housescarf in Mosican Moon “Lycanthropy” and Lamb’s Pride Wilde Foot in “Golden Rod” •http://www.mosaicmoon.com/item_991/Lycanthropy-on-Laurel-Sport-4-oz-skeins.htm•http://www.brownsheep.com/yarns/lambs-pride/oBethany is working on a Sock Head Hat by Kelly McClure in a Seahawks colorway from Fancy Image Yarn. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p132/New_Seahawks_Uni_Fingering_Wt._Merino.htmloBethany is working on the Peace De Resistance Mittens by Bristol Ivy in a Resist Kit from Knitted Wit. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peace-de-resistance-mittens•https://www.etsy.com/listing/494443926/resist-mitts-kit?ref=shop_home_active_7oBethany working on #pussyhat #13 and an original dice bag design for a friend. •Off the Needles: oAnna finished Knucks 2.0! In Jameson & Co. from the Tea Cozy in Ballard, WA. •http://www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk•http://teacozyyarn.comoBethany finished her “Coffee Date” Shawl by C.C. Almon and the “Hamilknit” hat by Emily Straw. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-date-shawl•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hamilknit•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: oAnna is working on 20 project bags for her Etsy shop and did some general mending on her husband’s trousers. •Spinning and Weaving: oBethany found the time to spin and weave and she loved it! •Knetflix and Knit: oAnna has been watching Chef’s Table, Superman (1978), Chill with Bob Ross, and Season 6 of Star Trek: Voyager. oBethany has been enjoying season 7 of The West Wing, Gilmore Girls season 5, the last half of the Princess Diaries, 1 episode of the current season of Girls (2x), and most of Mike and Dave Need A Wedding Date. •In Rehearsal/Performance: oAnna is working as fill in wardrobe person for Seattle Shakespeare Company’s production of “Bring Down the House”. Runs through March 12 at the Center House Theatre at the Seattle Center. •http://www.seattleshakespeare.org/shows/bring-down-the-house-2017/•Events: o#BSKPHAMILONG now- March 15! Post your finished Hamilton inspired project in the FO thread in the Ravelry group. oEmerald City Comicon March 2-5, 2017oZachary Kellogg Cabaret March 10-11, 2017•https://www.facebook.com/events/1195958793858728/oPNW Yarn Crawl May 4-7, 2017•http://www.pnwyarncrawl.com•Event Recap: oBethany had a fantastic time at Madrona and Stitches West. Big thanks to her knitting group and the Knitmore Girls for a wonderful time at both events. •Follow, Like, and Friend us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope! •Join our fantastic group on Ravelry! •Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.weebly.com

Backstage Knitting Podcast: Episode 16Hamilong! Madrona! And Stitches! Oh My! •Shout out Emily from Indianapolis, Mitch from Berkeley, and Amanda from New York. •Follow, Like, and Friends us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope•Show Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.weebly.com •On the Needles: oAnna has revamped and is working on her Hogwarts Housescarf in Mosican Moon “Lycanthropy” and Lamb’s Pride Wilde Foot in “Golden Rod” •http://www.mosaicmoon.com/item_991/Lycanthropy-on-Laurel-Sport-4-oz-skeins.htm•http://www.brownsheep.com/yarns/lambs-pride/oBethany is working on a Sock Head Hat by Kelly McClure in a Seahawks colorway from Fancy Image Yarn. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p132/New_Seahawks_Uni_Fingering_Wt._Merino.htmloBethany is working on the Peace De Resistance Mittens by Bristol Ivy in a Resist Kit from Knitted Wit. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peace-de-resistance-mittens•https://www.etsy.com/listing/494443926/resist-mitts-kit?ref=shop_home_active_7oBethany working on #pussyhat #13 and an original dice bag design for a friend. •Off the Needles: oAnna finished Knucks 2.0! In Jameson & Co. from the Tea Cozy in Ballard, WA. •http://www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk•http://teacozyyarn.comoBethany finished her “Coffee Date” Shawl by C.C. Almon and the “Hamilknit” hat by Emily Straw. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-date-shawl•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hamilknit•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: oAnna is working on 20 project bags for her Etsy shop and did some general mending on her husband’s trousers. •Spinning and Weaving: oBethany found the time to spin and weave and she loved it! •Knetflix and Knit: oAnna has been watching Chef’s Table, Superman (1978), Chill with Bob Ross, and Season 6 of Star Trek: Voyager. oBethany has been enjoying season 7 of The West Wing, Gilmore Girls season 5, the last half of the Princess Diaries, 1 episode of the current season of Girls (2x), and most of Mike and Dave Need A Wedding Date. •In Rehearsal/Performance: oAnna is working as fill in wardrobe person for Seattle Shakespeare Company’s production of “Bring Down the House”. Runs through March 12 at the Center House Theatre at the Seattle Center. •http://www.seattleshakespeare.org/shows/bring-down-the-house-2017/•Events: o#BSKPHAMILONG now- March 15! Post your finished Hamilton inspired project in the FO thread in the Ravelry group. oEmerald City Comicon March 2-5, 2017oZachary Kellogg Cabaret March 10-11, 2017•https://www.facebook.com/events/1195958793858728/oPNW Yarn Crawl May 4-7, 2017•http://www.pnwyarncrawl.com•Event Recap: oBethany had a fantastic time at Madrona and Stitches West. Big thanks to her knitting group and the Knitmore Girls for a wonderful time at both events. •Follow, Like, and Friend us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope! •Join our fantastic group on Ravelry! •Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.weebly.com

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 108 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles Tini's Pussyhat Yarn: Fish Belly Fiber Works, Tributary Base in the Bougainvillea colorway (fingering weight held doubled) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm) Pattern: KitKat Hat by Andre Sue Knits   Snowy January Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50- Imprim Ciel Colorway US 1 (2.25mm) needles Pattern: OMG Heel   Mary, Millie & Morgan (skirt + cardigan) Yarn: leftovers (DK weight) Needles: US 3 Pattern: Mary, Millie & Morgan by Susan B Anderson Comfy Cardi & Fancy Skirt On the Needles Anna Crochet Doll Pattern: Anna (Frozen) Inspired Softie by Kristen's Kords (kit) I favorited another Ravelry pattern that I may use as inspiration to jazz up the skirt.   Gradient Angles Shawl Pattern: Gradient Angles by Janice Hamby Yarn: Infinite Twist Helix: Colors= Spooky Purple, African Violet, Mona Lisa, Tickled, Sakura, Anthurium Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)   From the Armchair    A thought about 2016 FOs: One pair of my shortie socks with softer yarn didn't stay up. In the future I am going to stick with Regia or harder wearing wools in future and knit at a denser gauge.   Making My Life Easier- I back up my photos from my phone and my computer to Google Photos. It acts as a back-up but also makes it easier for me to add photos to my Ravelry Project Pages. because there is an option upload from Google Photos.   Book Review: Heart on My Sleeve. Knit with Care conceived and coordinated by Emily Wessel and Alexa Ludeman of Tin Can Knits. Designs by Shannon Cook, Romi Hill, Bristol Ivy, Tanis Lavallée, Joji Locatelli, Alexa Ludeman, Jane Richmond, Ysolda Teague, and Emily Wessel Visit their website for more details. For details about their KAL check out this Ravelry thread. Knitting in Passing   I shared a story about connecting with another Weight Watchers Member on knitting. I helped her with her first sock. If you're a new sock knitter you may want to check out the Tin Can Knits Rye Sock Pattern. Great resource for a knit sock knitter because it explains the construction. KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes! First Quarter Prizes: Project Bag of Winner's Choice from She is Sew Whimsical on Etsy (contact:  renee_schimel@charter.net)     WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. In March we also have a prize from Fibernymph Dye Works. The winner can choose a resist-dyed sock blank – either with sparkle or without – in their choice of colors.   Pigskin Party Our 3rd annual make-along hosted in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group that runs during the NFL football season September 8- February 6th (Monday after Superbowl- you can knit and post photos on that last day) The more projects you finish, the more touchdowns and field goals you’ll score and the more points you earn. You can also increase your score by using products from our awesome sponsors or meeting other challenges and by recruiting new team members. The more points you have, the more entries you get for the prize drawings. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation  on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light if you’re not a hardcore player.  You can participate in as much or as little as you like. In short- it’s 5 months of fun, chatter, some good healthy banter and of course PRIZES!   Pigskin Party ’16   Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Berry Colorful Yarnings Bijou Basin Ranch Daizie Knits Fair Winds Farm Fiber Nymph Dye Works Knit Life Designs Knitcircus Yarns Knits4Comfort Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Lilliput Yarn Media Peruana Designs One Geek To Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns The Yarn Sellar Yarn Geek Fibers   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode: January & February Huddle & Instagram Winners 10 Grand Prize Winners Sponsor Love Thread Winners 10 Grand Prize Winners Events Join me for my GoodReader class - March 25 from 4-6p at the Stitch House in Dorchester, MA ($30)  Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017 January- Minimalism February: Memory keeping   The Plan: Determine a sustainable plan for documenting memories through scrapbooking (paper and/or digital) in a creative, sharable way that doesn’t overwhelm me. Find, print and hang more photos in our home.   Why? I scrapbooked 2005-2009 of my life and then again for part of 2013. I am so grateful to have documented the stories of that time in my life, especially as my nieces and nephews were born. I want to fill in the gaps and document those stories before I lose them. Kids were still so little then. So many cute photos, memories, milestones. funny things they said. I have boxes of photos & memorabilia my mother thoughtful saved for me. I want to organize it and purge what I don’t want and find a system for making this into something worth saving and sharing. I want to remember and celebrate my life. I want to share stories with my family and pass along wisdom where I can.   What I've done so far:   Identified an approach- Stacy Julian, Library of Memories approach combined with Project Life divided page protectors Sorted through childhood memorabilia based on these categories Assessed finished scrapbooks. Sort through emails and journals. Momento app all to pull social media. Reorganize 2014 photos already printed into LOM approach. Started scrapbooking them! Heard tip to put photos in divided  Pocket Pages first. get that finished. Did that while binge watching with dan and my friend laura. felt productive but didn't take as much brain space as actually scrapbooking. Easier to batch and liked that I could do it from the couch. Working on Project Life App for 2017 and 2016 photos. Appreciate that the app allows me to scrapbook on my phone anywhere.   Resources   Apps: Momento- access your social media feeds as a means for triggering journaling Google Photos Photo Fab {free} Class (explains how to use Google Photos) Becky Higgins Blog Post about Google Photos Pic Tap Go- for editing   Podcasts: The Scrap Gals Modern Photo Solutions Live Inspired with Tracie Claiborne   Websites + Blogs Simple Scrapper Project Life + Library of Memories Approaches Combined Ways to cope with sentimental things     March- my focus will be about automation. If you have any tips for me, please come share in the Ravelry group.   On a Happy Note World of Difference Shawl- has been a huge hit! Thank you for the overwhelmingly positive response. Visiting with friends. Binge watching, Season 3 of the Affair. The Crown. Black Mirror. I had a good appointment with my Physical Therapist. Weight Watchers is going well. I met a new personal goal! I spent time this weekend my niece and nephew. Quote of the Week   Having the best things is no substitute for having the best life. When you can let go of the desire to acquire, you know you are really on your way. Oprah Winfrey.   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

Bristol Ivy is a knitwear designer whose work focuses on the intersection of classic tailoring and innovative technique. We talk about her design process and we nerd out about productivity practices including bullet journaling.

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On the Needles: Anna is working on a pair of vanilla socks. Spatterdash Wristwarmers, Kelpie #3 and Norwegian Pirate Mittens. www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf11/PATTspatterdash.phpwww.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kelpie-2www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pirate-mittensBethany is working her "Coffee Date Shawl" by CC Almon, her "Shrowl" by Stephan West, the second 1776 sock is nearly completed and a Pokeball hat that is being designed by Bethany. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-date-shawlwww.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shrowlwww.etsy.com/shop/LadyPurl?ref=l2-shopheader-nameOff the Needles: Anna is a few thumb rows short of a finished pair of Norwegian Pirate mittens. In Time Out:Anna frogged the "Off Shore V Neck" by Bristol Ivy again after a moebius situation. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/offshore-v-neckSpinning: Bethany did some spinning in her long draw class during the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival. She has spent most of the week working with her new Jenkins Turkish drop spindle. If anyone knows how use the Turkish Drop spindle without the hook thing please let me know!Knetflix and Knit: Anna has been watching Season 3 of "Penny Dreadful" and Season 2 of "Merlin"Bethany has been watching "Supergirl", "Bridget Jones' Baby" and the first Presidential Debate.While in Oregon Bethany and Anna watched "Guardian's of the Galaxy", "Big Bang Theory", "Friends", "Full House," and "2 Broke Girls."In Rehearsal/In Performance:That production of "Alcestis" that Anna is helping costume closes tomorrow. (10/2/16)Events: Bethany and sisters will be at Geek Girl Con in Seattle, Washington on October 9th. Bethany, Anna, and Bethany's mom and sisters will be doing the PNW Yarn Crawl on October 23rd. geekgirlcon.comwww.pnwyarncrawl.comOregon Flock and Fiber Festival Recap: At Powell's Bethany bought "The Disney Book of Knitting" By Melinda Coss and Debbie Robinson and "The Knitters Book of Yarn" by Clara Parkes. Anna bought a bright yellow Powell's Mug. www.amazon.com/Disney-Book-Knitting-Melinda-Coss/dp/0312029047www.amazon.com/Knitters-Book-Yarn-Clara-Parkes-ebook/dp/B004IK8Q5Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1475556704&sr=1-1&keywords=the+knitters+book+of+yarnVendors we purchased from at the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival: Mosiac Moon. www.mosaicmoon.comKnitted Wit. www.etsy.com/shop/KnittedWitA Skein of Fierce Fibers from Pearl Fiber Arts. www.pearlfiberarts.comfiercefibers.comFiber from Jennifer Dawn Andersen. www.jenniferdawnandersen.comPlastic bag dispenser from Potential Bag Lady. www.facebook.com/PotentialBagLady/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nfTurkish Drop Spindle from Jenkins. yarntools.comAnd an impromptu tatting lessing at Pastiche booth. www.pastichebooks.comPictures from the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival can be found on our Facebook page!Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Periscope as Backstage Knitting Podcast. Join our Backstage Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry. We're hoping to start doing KALs, contests and giveaways in the new year!

On the Needles: Anna is working on a pair of vanilla socks. Spatterdash Wristwarmers, Kelpie #3 and Norwegian Pirate Mittens. www.knitty.com/ISSUEdf11/PATTspatterdash.phpwww.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kelpie-2www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pirate-mittensBethany is working her "Coffee Date Shawl" by CC Almon, her "Shrowl" by Stephan West, the second 1776 sock is nearly completed and a Pokeball hat that is being designed by Bethany. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-date-shawlwww.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shrowlwww.etsy.com/shop/LadyPurl?ref=l2-shopheader-nameOff the Needles: Anna is a few thumb rows short of a finished pair of Norwegian Pirate mittens. In Time Out:Anna frogged the "Off Shore V Neck" by Bristol Ivy again after a moebius situation. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/offshore-v-neckSpinning: Bethany did some spinning in her long draw class during the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival. She has spent most of the week working with her new Jenkins Turkish drop spindle. If anyone knows how use the Turkish Drop spindle without the hook thing please let me know!Knetflix and Knit: Anna has been watching Season 3 of "Penny Dreadful" and Season 2 of "Merlin"Bethany has been watching "Supergirl", "Bridget Jones' Baby" and the first Presidential Debate.While in Oregon Bethany and Anna watched "Guardian's of the Galaxy", "Big Bang Theory", "Friends", "Full House," and "2 Broke Girls."In Rehearsal/In Performance:That production of "Alcestis" that Anna is helping costume closes tomorrow. (10/2/16)Events: Bethany and sisters will be at Geek Girl Con in Seattle, Washington on October 9th. Bethany, Anna, and Bethany's mom and sisters will be doing the PNW Yarn Crawl on October 23rd. geekgirlcon.comwww.pnwyarncrawl.comOregon Flock and Fiber Festival Recap: At Powell's Bethany bought "The Disney Book of Knitting" By Melinda Coss and Debbie Robinson and "The Knitters Book of Yarn" by Clara Parkes. Anna bought a bright yellow Powell's Mug. www.amazon.com/Disney-Book-Knitting-Melinda-Coss/dp/0312029047www.amazon.com/Knitters-Book-Yarn-Clara-Parkes-ebook/dp/B004IK8Q5Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1475556704&sr=1-1&keywords=the+knitters+book+of+yarnVendors we purchased from at the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival: Mosiac Moon. www.mosaicmoon.comKnitted Wit. www.etsy.com/shop/KnittedWitA Skein of Fierce Fibers from Pearl Fiber Arts. www.pearlfiberarts.comfiercefibers.comFiber from Jennifer Dawn Andersen. www.jenniferdawnandersen.comPlastic bag dispenser from Potential Bag Lady. www.facebook.com/PotentialBagLady/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nfTurkish Drop Spindle from Jenkins. yarntools.comAnd an impromptu tatting lessing at Pastiche booth. www.pastichebooks.comPictures from the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival can be found on our Facebook page!Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Periscope as Backstage Knitting Podcast. Join our Backstage Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry. We're hoping to start doing KALs, contests and giveaways in the new year!

On the Needles: Anna is still working on her "Kelpie Modern Hap Shawl" By Jared Flood in a Madeline Tosh DK, a green, "Nector", and "Geode"And a pair of socks. She is also crocheting a skull motif for a pillow cover. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kelpie-2Bethany is mid-heel turn on her second 1776 sock. Her "Shrowl" by Stephen West is her recording knitting and she finished the hand part of the purple "Into The Woods" mitt she is writing the pattern for. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shrowlOff the Needles: Bethany finished her "Where you lead I will follow" socks and submitted them to various KALs. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/where-you-lead-i-will-follow-socks--gilmore-girlsIn Time Out:Anna's "Off Shore V-Neck" pullover by Bristol Ivy is still awaiting frogging. Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:Anna is starting her 31 Halloween Dresses Project and Autumnal/Seasonal curtains for her home. Spinning: Bethany finished spinning her "Cookie Monster" fiber of unknown content. She also plied it with other random singles that were taking up space on her bobbins. Knetflix & Knit:Anna watched "Women in Gold" staring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds. She is reading "Going Postal" by Terry Pratchett and "Skid Road" by Murray Morgan. Bethany watched some "One Tree Hill" and "Parks and Recreation." Her new television obsession is Logo Tv's "Finding Prince Charming" and "RuPaul's Dragrace All Stars."In Rehearsal/Performance:Anna is involved in the production of "Alcestis" by Irrational Robot Bureau at the Slate Theater 9/16-10/1. www.facebook.com/irrationalrobotbureau/?fref=tsBethany's boyfriend, Nic, designed the lights for Tacoma Little Theatre's production of "The Underpants" by Steve Martin. www.tacomalittletheatre.comEvents: Bethany and Anna will be attending the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival Sept. 24-25 in Canby, Oregon. Bethany and Anna will be Periscoping their adventures throughout the weekend!Bethany and sisters will be attending Geek Girl Con at the Washington State Convention Center October 9th. Bethany, Anna, and Bethany's mom and sisters will be participating in the PNW Yarn Crawl on October 23rd. flockandfiberfestival.comgeekgirlcon.comwww.pnwyarncrawl.comFall Favorites:Anna's faves include: crunchy leaves, apple cider, pumpkin muffins, fires in the fireplace, wearing handknits, Halloween and Thanksgiving, movies such as "Little Women" (1994 Winona Ryder), "Beetlejuice" and "Nightmare Before Christmas". Bethany's faves include: a 2 pump pumpkin spice, 2 pump chai, soy, no water, chai tea latte, pumpkin cream cheese muffins, flannel with leggings and rubber boots or wellies, movies such as the "Harry Potter" series (especially "Order of the Phoenix") "Casper", "Hocus Pocus" and "Practical Magic."Find us on Periscope, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as Backstage Knitting Podcast! Join our Ravelry group and introduce yourself!!

On the Needles: Anna is still working on her "Kelpie Modern Hap Shawl" By Jared Flood in a Madeline Tosh DK, a green, "Nector", and "Geode"And a pair of socks. She is also crocheting a skull motif for a pillow cover. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kelpie-2Bethany is mid-heel turn on her second 1776 sock. Her "Shrowl" by Stephen West is her recording knitting and she finished the hand part of the purple "Into The Woods" mitt she is writing the pattern for. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shrowlOff the Needles: Bethany finished her "Where you lead I will follow" socks and submitted them to various KALs. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/where-you-lead-i-will-follow-socks--gilmore-girlsIn Time Out:Anna's "Off Shore V-Neck" pullover by Bristol Ivy is still awaiting frogging. Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:Anna is starting her 31 Halloween Dresses Project and Autumnal/Seasonal curtains for her home. Spinning: Bethany finished spinning her "Cookie Monster" fiber of unknown content. She also plied it with other random singles that were taking up space on her bobbins. Knetflix & Knit:Anna watched "Women in Gold" staring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds. She is reading "Going Postal" by Terry Pratchett and "Skid Road" by Murray Morgan. Bethany watched some "One Tree Hill" and "Parks and Recreation." Her new television obsession is Logo Tv's "Finding Prince Charming" and "RuPaul's Dragrace All Stars."In Rehearsal/Performance:Anna is involved in the production of "Alcestis" by Irrational Robot Bureau at the Slate Theater 9/16-10/1. www.facebook.com/irrationalrobotbureau/?fref=tsBethany's boyfriend, Nic, designed the lights for Tacoma Little Theatre's production of "The Underpants" by Steve Martin. www.tacomalittletheatre.comEvents: Bethany and Anna will be attending the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival Sept. 24-25 in Canby, Oregon. Bethany and Anna will be Periscoping their adventures throughout the weekend!Bethany and sisters will be attending Geek Girl Con at the Washington State Convention Center October 9th. Bethany, Anna, and Bethany's mom and sisters will be participating in the PNW Yarn Crawl on October 23rd. flockandfiberfestival.comgeekgirlcon.comwww.pnwyarncrawl.comFall Favorites:Anna's faves include: crunchy leaves, apple cider, pumpkin muffins, fires in the fireplace, wearing handknits, Halloween and Thanksgiving, movies such as "Little Women" (1994 Winona Ryder), "Beetlejuice" and "Nightmare Before Christmas". Bethany's faves include: a 2 pump pumpkin spice, 2 pump chai, soy, no water, chai tea latte, pumpkin cream cheese muffins, flannel with leggings and rubber boots or wellies, movies such as the "Harry Potter" series (especially "Order of the Phoenix") "Casper", "Hocus Pocus" and "Practical Magic."Find us on Periscope, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as Backstage Knitting Podcast! Join our Ravelry group and introduce yourself!!

Episode 32 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   What's knitting now Emily - Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extra fine Merino DK in Aztec Gold   Hibernation: Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage   Karla-   Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something   Gamaldags by Helene Magusson   Darling Boy Hat -  Darling Hat by Kate Oates   FO’s - Emily - Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubergine colourway Toddler Stovetop by TinCanKnits in Asian Trends Royal Alpaca colour:Chartruess   Karla - Boys Matchy Matchy Hats - Quynn by Wooly wormhead in handspun corriedale par moi!   Design features Emily- did entirely wrong stitch pattern on Laurie. Wasn’t paying attention to decreases on Stovetop and had to redo some rows. Karla - Hat for Locke was too big so we went down a size and re-cast on.   Spinning Emily -. Started spinning Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way. Karla - solar dyed a superwash BFL and spun it into a 2 ply. I have mitten plans for this :D   Best laid plans Emily - Sweater then toddler sweaters and WIPS Karla - After the Darling Hat, start working through wips.  Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October. Stash Enhancement Emily- 2x 8 0z bats of Merino in grey and yellow - might go back for another colour and do a stripy sweater? Extra drive band Interweave Knits Fall 2016   Karla - Rowan Cotton Wool 4ply - 2 balls of Grey purchased at The Twisted Purl in Armstrong. Joanne (Porthardy1) sent me a Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank!!!   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Karla -  Knit City on the brain, podcaster meet ups.   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Nothing Karla - Sewed the prize sweater bag for the #KCsweater2016 and Sarah from The Make Things Club has it in her hot little hands! I also sewed a toiletries bag for my swap partner in Sweden and dyed her 100g of BFL combed top.   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Potty training woes, I want this, make it , then she’s doesn’t want it anymore and freaks out. She’s 2!   Karla- whinning, literally making a terrible noise all the time. Practicing jumping.   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 30 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   What's knitting now Emily Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubergine colourway Hibernation: Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way Karla-   Beer Mitt   Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something   Gamaldags by Helene Magusson   FO’s - Emily - Waiting For Rain - Soft sweater in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino spiced pumpkin Karla - Caitlin French Test Knit & Non-felted Slippers Biscotte’s Version   Design features Emily- missed an SSSK… Just letting it slide. Karla - Second sleeve much shorter than first, might be because I used the first sleeve as a “sleeve blank” and missed a row on the colourwork chart.   Spinning Emily - Finished spinning 4oz Finn top in a blue/green colour. Just shy of 300 yds. Not sure of weight. Started spinning Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way. Karla - Finished 150g of BFL by Smith and Ewe in a chain ply, 286 yrds of sport/DK Smith and Ewe merino/nylon purple and white   Best laid plans Emily - Cast on KCSweater. Karla - Finish #KCsweater2016, Grandpa’s socks, handspun hats and beer mitts. Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October.   Stash Enhancement Emily- Nada Karla - Too much stress spending... Smith and Ewe 1lb undyed bfl to try so dying of my own 1 skein of nothernlights on Maryanne’s sparkle base 150g merino/nylon combed top in colour #24 150g merino/nylon combed top in colour #40   Totally Inked Yarn Merino combed top, roving, hand dyed spinning fiber, kettle dyed felting fibre, thrums, weaving, 100g, Perennials Flutter, hand dyed sock yarn, merino sock, fingering weight, 2ply, 115g, 420yds Blue faced leicester combed top roving, hand dyed spinning fiber, kettle dyed fibre, felt, felting, thrums, 100g, 'Violet Affair' Kinfolk yarn and fiber SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning JARDIN - Burgundy olive green sky blue lavender purple flowers SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning MOSS - pistachio lichen green cedar bark brown olive khaki tan rust forest SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning TIGER LILY - magenta pink brown baby duck sunshine yellow burgundy flower inspired sock blend Hand Dyed Superwash Merino Wool for Spinning MONTPELIER soft red purple gold brown next to skin SW Bluefaced Leicester Wool Handpainted Spinning Fibre Cirque du Soleil - golden fuschia turquoise olive green pink purple abstract West Yorkshire Spinners 6 100g balls of signature 4-ply in solids for Socktober.   Pom Pom Quarterly arrived!   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Karla -  books/knitlit   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Made another project bag from a tea towel. Super secret crafting for 12 days of knitmas Karla -   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- poops go in the potty. More time with Grandma and Grandpaw   Karla-   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 30 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Stash Enhancement Emily- Lendrum. Also I dyed some of my Corridale - kind of like getting something new. Karla - nada, well... undyed and dyed fiber, materials for stitch markers and some yarn for a toddler blanket that my Mom is making - Easy as pi(e) blanket   What's knitting now Emily Waiting for Rain by Soft sweater (Silvia Bobilvia aka Silvia McFadden) In Sweet fiber Cashmerino in  pumpkin spice Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way Hibernation: Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway   Karla-   Caitlin French Test Knit Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something   Meet a Knitter!  Sarah of Make Things Club, Loosepages on Instagram and Romperlust on Ravelry   FO’s - Emily - None yet. Karla - Fossil & Bone by Sylvia of Softsweater Knits (Softsweater on Instagram) in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted in the Luna Colourway. #canadakal2016   Design features Emily- Didn’t use stitch markers for the lace repeat becasue I’m that good… NOT. Karla - over blocked fossil and bone   Spinning Emily - Sold some yarn - on our way to pick up a LENDRUM!!! Karla - Finished the singles on Sweet Georgia BFL that Emily picked up at Fibreswest and 2 plied them #2016tourdefleece Started a 150g of BFL by Smith and Ewe for a chain ply. Using the fast flyer   Best laid plans Emily - , Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley Prep fleece for spinning. Karla - Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and Penumbra, gift exchange gifts and lopi sweater Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Dye day at Jody’s Karla -  not much to contribute   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Made another project bag. Still learning. Lots of ideas Karla - Bathbombs!   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Survived 2 days with Grandma and Grandpaw   Karla- #toddlerproblems just looses it over everything   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 29 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Eyoung914 From Illinois   What's knitting now Emily Waiting for Rain by Soft sweater (Silvia Bobilvia aka Silvia McFadden) In Sweet fiber pumpkin spice Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway   Karla-   Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and Penumbra Fossil & Bone by Sylvia Bobilvia (Softsweater on Instagram) in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted in the Luna Colourway. #canadakal2016 Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something FO’s - Emily - Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Karla - Simple Autumn Mittens by Halladora J   Design features Emily- All the man of aran. Missed an increase on Waiting for Rain. I’ll rip back and fix it. Karla - Fossil & Bone the lace chart hurt my brain a little but we’ve got it   Spinning Emily - No! I sold my wheel. Saving for a new one Karla - Finished spinning the merino silk top in all the colours (Jamaica colourway), 3ply, love it. Finished the singles of Totally Inked BFL Roving in Flutter Colourway, spinning a two ply. Started the singles on Sweet Georgia BFL that Emily picked up at Fibreswest #2016tourdefleece   Stash Enhancement Emily- 4oz Alpaca, bed spread pattern, Moose project bag from Yarn Friendly Karla - Coco Knit Stitch Markers, yarn friendly bag   Best laid plans Emily - , Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley   Karla - Caitlin French Test knit, Lopi Cardigan, Grandpa’s socks, been mitts, slippers, newborn sweater, baby leg warmers with feet   Techniques Toe up vs Top down socks?   Talky Talk Emily - Karla - Knit City Classes!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016, #tourdefleece2016 Meet a Knitter!   Crafternoon/Sew-what Karla -  Finished Tapestry Weaving We’ve been sewing project bags   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Poop goes in the potty. Weaning. Temper tantrums   Karla- Mom fails while people are watching, anxiety over camping/music festival, trying to dress himself   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

I Love is a strong word ntroductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Jacflash Welcome from Manitoba!   What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway   Karla-   Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and Simple Autumn Mittens by Halladora J   FO’s - Emily   Karla - Birthday cast on - Spindrift Shawl by Helene Stuart in Mad Tosh Light, filtered light   Design features Emily- All the man of aran. Dropped stitch, Karbonz tip fell off Karla - Tied on a game of yarn chicken with the Spindrift Shawl. Frogged Grandpa’s Socks and recalculated, also doing a different toe. Lost my sweater sleeve...   Spinning Emily - No! Karla - Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours (Colourway jamaican) almost done the third bobbin. Would like to ply this week   Stash Enhancement Emily- New needles, Hemp. Nothing. Nada. Zilch   Karla - Cascade heritage Sock in Purple, stitch markers, hemp   Best laid plans Emily  Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley   Karla - #canadakal2016 - caterpillar green yarn - Taiga Hilliard - Yellow Tail And Fossil and Bone by Silvia Bo Bilvia with sweet fiber I bought at Knit City last year As always, Ghost Dance   Go up sweater size and needle size for Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi Main colour - charcoal grey Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white Talky Talk Emily - Knit City!!! Stash Dash Karla - Knit City Classes!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016, Meet a Knitter!   Crafternoon Karla - Tapestry Weaving   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- asking for nap   Karla- Bum bites, all the teeth at once, screaming, getting worried about a speech delay, BASEBALL all the time!   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage   Karla-  Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi Main colour - charcoal grey Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white Travel project - Grandpa’s socks Birthday cast on - Spindrift Shawl by Helene Stuart in Mad Tosh Light, filtered light   FO’s - Emily Bridie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden   Karla - nada   Design features Emily- Vanilla sock heel too short - rip back and knit more. Man of Aran socks - wrong cable twist Karla - no gauge swatch for shawl, thankful for percentages   Spinning Emily - No! Karla - Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours1   Stash Enhancement Emily- Nothing. Nada. Zilch   Karla - Fox Trail Fibre Arts - high tide and Robin’s egg 80/10/10 MCN Julie Asselin 80/20 merino nylon fingering weight - Boucanier Mad Tosh light - filtered light Making No. 1 Flora   Best laid plans Emily -Hey, Little Song Bird - Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% Baby alpaca in Baby Aubergine Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley   Karla - #canadakal2016 - caterpillar green yarn - Taiga Hilliard - Yellow Tail And Fossil and Bone by Silvia Bo Bilvia with sweet fiber I bought at Knit City last year As always, Ghost Dance   A Review Yarn - cargocollective.com/unafilms/yarn Talky Talk Emily - Knit City!!! Stash Dash Karla - Knit City!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- back to biting. Wants to use the potty so badly.   Karla- overwhelmed with pregnancy   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Indoorkitty - thanks for the introduction and letting us know the last episode cut short! MadamWip - thank for the introduction! So exciting to have listeners in Australia!   What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Birdie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Fol Foliage   Karla-  Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi Main colour - charcoal grey Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white Travel project - Grandpa’s socks FO’s - Emily Own design - Boughs Cowl in Sweet Fiber   Karla - nada   Design features Emily- Boughs cowl wrong cable cross, dropped stitch Karla - Socks for Grandpa - Did all the math in order to get the correct circumference for foot and ankle as well as length and didn’t account for the short row section of the heel turn. He’s tried them on and says they’re alright but I don’t believe him. Spinning Emily - No! Karla - Finished the BFL roving on my drop spindle and two plied it (there was language) Bought my Lendrum wheel and have been spinning almost nightly on it! I’m in love! Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours1   Stash Enhancement Emily- 80’s patterns   Karla - a few patterns, I’ve been prowling the promos thread. Leclerc Loom Lap loom Mark got a new keyboard!   Best laid plans Hey, Little Song Bird - Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% Baby alpaca in Baby Aubergine Emily - Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley   Karla - #canadakal - caterpillar green yarn - what to do? Ingwer by Melanie Berg or the one designed for the yarn that looks like and lopsided arrowhead As always, Ghost Dance Stalking Optic Blanket (what’s wrong with me?!)   Meet a Knitter Jenn Dennis - Manicsoprano 44.22   Talky Talk Emily - 5 day design challenge - aroha knits Karla - google play, 12 days of knitmas, totally inked yarn, stash dash - the knit girrls, PalKal - Actually Knitting Podcast   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- terrible 2’s? Teeth? Whatever it is she’s a Monster. - Mother’s day.   Karla- Still coughing, doc tomorrow. OBSESSED with balls, spots them a mile away. Trailer on the bike, hitting, love water, especially if it’s running water.   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page  

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs DarnKnitCath - Thanks for introducing yourself! What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Birdie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Hey, Little Song Bird - Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% Baby alpaca in Baby Aubergine Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Fol Foliage   Karla-   Socks for Grandpa - Did all the math in order to get the correct circumference for foot and ankle   FO’s - Emily NOTHING   Karla Two pairs of mukluks by Tin Can Knits! Larger pair is Epic Yarn and smaller pair in Sidar Snuggly DK   Design features Emily- Artisan Shawl. I’m not paying close enough attention and keep getting the wrong stitch count. I’m going to frog it and start again Karla - nada, just took a long time to get the mukluks done because I hate knitting multiples of the same thing!   Spinning Emily Spun at retreat for a bit - Yarn Makes Me Happy Finn Top (light blues and greens) Karla Sold my wheel! Working on finishing my BFL roving from Smith and Ewe   Stash Enhancement Emily- 6x skeins of DK/Light worsted Ancient Artsin Aztec Gold 1x skein of Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock 2x skeins of West Coast Colour Thockies 4 skeins of Ancient Arts Baby Alpaca DK Patterns E-copy of Journey by Jane Richmond Tin Can Knits - Fly Away blanket pattern Prismatic by tabetha hedrick Social Fabric Shawl by Catherine Gamroth Hey Little Song Bird by Bristol Ivy So many buttons Karla - been selling all the things so Mama can buy herself a Lendrum!   Best laid plans Emily - Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley Karla - Swatched for Gamaldags by Helene Magnusso, charted colour options, did gauge math and highlighted the pattern! Ready to cast on May 1st #KCsweater2016 Still thinking about the Canada KAL project. As always, Ghost Dance Talky Talk Emily -Galiano Island Knitting retreat Karla - #kcsweater2016 prizes, canadian kal prizes, been watching my Craftsy classes!   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- weekend without mommy.   Karla- Still coughing, I think allergies. Figured out how to give kisses with his mouth closed! Trying out the wave bye bye, swimming lessons and rings on the bottom   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page  

MORNING ON THE DOCK: Episode 25 :: Bristol Ivy by squam

Canadan Tuxedo - April 10, 2016   Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Monknitker from Washington DC introduced herself Vshaw7 from Vernon Kathera - Thanks for the itunes review!   What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Birdie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden Karla-   Top Secret Knitting that I’ll talk about at a later date. Socks for Grandpa Socks -Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn. - Fish Lips Kiss Heel ( Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel by Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) ) FO’s - Emily Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse 3x master knitter swatches   Karla Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather. Sleepy Snake and Mischevious Mouse - Cascade 220 sport   Design features Emily- Stovetop and I did not agree. Karla - did some negative knitting for Sarah, I don't like that I can see the carried yarn up the rows of mischievous snake   Spinning Emily Actually spun! - Yarn Makes Me Happy Finn Top (light blues and greens) Karla Did a little spinning on the drop spindle   Stash Enhancement Emily- Malabrigo Nube in Piedra Sweet Fiber Canadian - in Goldon Star of bethleham by Kalidescope dye works Sweet Georgia Tough love sock in saffron and orchard Sweet Georgia Mystery bag x2 Sheep project bag Gleener Knitlandia by Clara Parks Ancient Arts Baby Alpaca DK   Karla - sooooo much kaleidoscope dyeworks, dpn holders, started the 12 days of knitmas, Kroy for grandpa's socks, 4 skeins of sweet Georgia, braids that emily brought from fibers west   Best laid plans Emily - Sing little song bird by bristol Ivy. More swatches. Waiting for Rain Stove top for Ainsley Karla - Harvest Fling for my Teacher Candidate is a no go. Looking into doing something else for her. Possibly a Fidra with some stash yarn, or boot toppers. Spread sheet math for grandpa's socks #KCSweater2016 my knit picks kit I've had stashed for ages Talky Talk Emily -Galiano Island Knitting retreat Canadian KAL Alpaca shearing   Karla - #kcsweater2016, canadian kal prizes   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Asthma, attitude   Karla- Sick again, Ainsley and Locke play date, bike trailer   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Sponsor: Taproot Magazine, is a quarterly print magazine full of delightful stories and photos written by and for people living fuller and digging deeper. Each issue is created around a subtle theme, featuring amazing recipes, crafts, and tales, all with the intention of inspiring people who are interested in deepening their connections to their families, communities, and themselves as they strive to live locally and closer to the ground. The content in each issue consistently blows me away. It is fulfilling and inspiring. The most recent issue MYTH features a collection of wonderful finds as we step in Spring. With fermentation and jam recipes, stories, food myths, how to make a pan flute and Bristol Ivy’s latest pattern the “Selkie Hat & Mitts”. There is so much goodness in each issue. You can visit Taproot Magazine online at taprootmag.com and on Instagram @taprootmag. Fiber folk: I’ve met very few people in life that match the passion, enthusiasm and joy of Anna Dianich and her infectious energy emanates from everything that surrounds her, including her shop, Tolt Yarn and Wool. It’s easy to forget though, that amazing women like Anna, have someone equally amazing beside them, cheering them on and supporting them through their endless ideas and […]

We are back from Farnham, and are slowly recovering from the fantastic weekend that was Unravel! In this episode, we talk about the show, get a North American perspective on Unravel from Kate Atherley, and cover the usual news, events and current projects. Shout-Outs So many shout outs today! First up is a shout out to the lovely Sarah from Crafts from the Cwtch (go check out her blog now!). Sarah has written the first review of the London Craft Guide, and we are so glad she enjoyed the book! Another big shout out to Maylin who sent us a lovely note on Sunday about the book that really helped us power through the end of a very long weekend. Finally, thanks so much to everyone who came by the booth and looked at the book, checked out the yarn and shared it with their friends! We'd particularly like to thank Julie of Evie and Lily who came by throughout the weekend to keep us up to date on her Instagram efforts. Book news So, the book is launched, which means we are up to our eyeballs in fulfilment. A few local yarn shops picked up their wholesale orders at Unravel, so if you are looking to find the book in the wild, you can get it at Nest, Wild & Woolly, and Knit with Attitude in London, A Yarn Story in Bath, and Fig Tree Yarns in Jersey. It will also soon be available at Loop,Handweavers Studio & Gallery and Stag & Bow in London, and at The Old Pharmacy in Faversham. If you preordered the book before 17th of February, you should now have received a Paypal invoice to cover the shipping on your book. If you have not received this invoice, please let us know via the contact links at the bottom of the page, and we will get you sorted out. Upcoming Events 28th February - Decorative Estonian Cast Ons with Lucinda Guy at YAK in Brighton 12th March - Introduction to Brioche and Shawl Shapes with Bristol Ivy at Loop. The Brioche class is sadly sold out, but the Shawl class will look at how to create different shawl shapes and then add stitch patterns and play with unconventional shaping. 13th March - Knitting Outside the Box with Bristol Ivy at Loop. This full day class is great for people interested in designing, or just wanting to experiment. 16th March - Introduction to Brioche with Bristol Ivy, this time at YAK in Brighton. A good alternative if you miss out on the Loop class. 17th-20th March - Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2016!!!! Classes start on the Thursday, marketplace is Friday and Saturday with associated other goings on. Rachel will be there with Porpoise Fur and will have the book available, so if you'd like to check it out (or get some spinning fluff), come on by! What we're working on Rachel finished her Because Sock Yarn by Kate Atherley, in the amazing Yarn in the City colourway dyed for us by Third Vault Yarns, and upon showing it to the designer, discovered that there was some (ultimately highly successful) user error involved in her sample. More on that to come in a future blog post. She also finished a second colourway for the Ironwork hat, and has started a shop sample for A Yarn Story and a handspun Honey Cowl (she might be the only person in the world who has not knit this yet) out of SweetGeorgia BFL/silk in the "Rogue" colourway. Allison has sadly missed out on having a new FO for this episode, but she's forging ahead on her Candy Bag sample, her handspun Gradient Pullover, and a very long-standing WIP, the Tulip Cardigan. Unravel-ed This episode we sit down for a quick Stitch n' Babble with the lovely Kate Atherley, who has recovered enough from her trans-Atlantic jet leg to tell us a bit about her impressions of Unravel and the differences between UK and North American shows. Please forgive the occasional long pauses as we were all feeling the effects of a seriously wool fume heavy weekend. As always, please let us know what you think by tweeting, liking, or loving our posts when you see them go up onTwitter,Facebook and Instagram – or even better, leave a comment in the shownotes, post on our Ravelry board or send us an email at hello@yarninthecity.com.  You can find us on iTunes or Stitcher Radio (and please consider leaving a review for us!), or download us directly from the Yarn in the City website.   Our Knit Night is every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at The Goat on the Rise in Clapham Junction. We'd love to have you join us! Music Credits (all available on NoiseTrade)A Rainy Week in Paradise - Elessar ThiessenMorning Light - The Dirty Guv'nahsAfter the Fight - Jars of Clay

Sponsor: I wanted to thank this week’s sponsor, Fancy Tiger Crafts, a beautiful yarn shop based out of Denver Colorado. This inspired place is owned and operated by self proclaimed fiber nerds, Jaime Jennings and Amber Corcoran…two women who’s hope and journey have allowed them to share their knowledge, adventures and passion in fiber, and this is reflected in their beautiful shop as well as their endeavors in creating their own yarn Heirloom, which you can find in their shop, both in person and online. Make sure to share and visit fancytigercrafts.com Fancy Tiger Crafts has some great upcoming classes and workshops taught by some of our favorite fiber folks. This week on August 13th and 15th, Bristol Ivy will be teaching two classes, Brioche 101 and Knitting Outside the Box. On September 3rd, Meghan Shimek will be teaching a tapestry weaving workshop, which includes a loom designed by Meghan herself. For more information and to register, visit fancytigercrafts.com/classes Fiber folk: I first got to know Jaime and Amber via Instagram and later on in person when they were visiting the Bay Area. These two incredibly creative and inspiring women are just as sweet and hilarious in person as you can imagine, […]

The Pom Pom gals chat to Bristol Ivy, as well as their usual reviews, top 3, and Ravelry Realness. And a whole lotta socks!

Episode 26 Where did my Mojo Go?    Thanks for the iTunes reviews and also special thanks to Revelry users Peach and JennyK50046 for donating to the podcast and to the class I will be teaching at the women's recovery center.    Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits       Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Here's a lousy mirror selfie, but at least you can see it!         Knits in Rehearsal That Nice Stitch by Susan Ashcroft    Still on my Needles right now:    Memory Blanket by Georgie Hallam   That Nice Stitch by Susan Ashcroft    Color Affection Cowl   Mystik Spiral Socks    Hope to start very soon: Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker   I'll be making this out of Malabrigo Arroyo in the Chispas color way, as seen in my Toujours sweater which I finished last summer.        Auditioning Knits Skew by Kyoko Nakayoshi   Newsom by Bristol Ivy    Knitting News, Notes and Events   Carolina Fiber Frolic, March 20-22. I heard it's sold out but email for details.   New KAL: The RAK-Along #rakalong   Rak: Random Act of Kindness   Knit something for someone just because, or knit for charity. Not a birthday or holiday, but just to do something nice for someone else.    Dates: March 1 through May 1   Charity Suggestions:  Knit your Bit: Scarves for Veterans Halos of Hope   Your local homeless shelter, NICU, etc.    There will be 2 threads open on the Actually Knitting Podcast board: A chatter thread and an FO Thread.    Rules:  1 post per person in the FO thread (because there is no minimum yardage)  Update your original post if you finish more than one object.  Start early if you want!  Chat it up in the chatter thread. Make suggestions for charities, small gifts to give as Random Act of Kindness.    Not sure about prizes yet, but I will work on it. But the point is to knit something just to make someone happy.    I am going to be teaching knitting classes at a local women's recovery center. If you have any needles, yarn, etc, that you would like to donate, please PM or email me! We can use anything you would like to donate and the volunteer coordinator has told me that supplies are a big issue for them. Help me create some new knitters who will someday be able to tell their own #becauseofknitting story.    Knitting Talk Back: Where did my Mojo Go?  What do you do when your knitting mojo goes missing?      Non-Knitting What a Crock Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip   Love it or Leave it Love it:      Lady Gaga Sings The Sound of Music medley at the Oscars. It made me cry!    My Erin Condren Life Planner What one? Use my Referral Code for 10$ off, and I'll get a little something something, too!  https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/michellefleshman1209     Leave it:  Dry yucky winter skin :(      Other News and Notes   No theatrical updates at this time. Just working on running, knitting and planning in my new planner!    Thanks for listening!