Podcast appearances and mentions of franklin habit

Blether - PRIDE of our LGBTQ+ crafty friends I mention Franklin Habit, BrooklynBoyKnits, AlexCreates from Instagram. GamerCrafter https://gamercrafting.com/ The Knitting Goddess https://theknittinggoddess.com/ KnitBoop https://www.knitboop.com/ Katie Green and the Green Bean Podcast https://www.youtube.com/c/KatieGreenBean   Hello Section Wots e Craic Section Woo Perth - https://perthfestivalofyarn.uk/ Highland Meet the Makers 25 August 2022 Bannockburn Yarn Festival 6 August 2022 Glasgow School of Yarn - https://www.glasgowschoolofyarn.co.uk/  Bird Merlin App Moth & Butterfly identification - https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/identify-a-butterfly  Last episode I mentioned Terry Pratchett's Disc Worlde Game to go along with Heardle, Worlde, Wordl and Flagl. https://www.discwordle.com/  Me Me Me Vanilla Sock - Ann Budd book of socks using West Yorkshire Spinners Yarns in Winter Icicle Contact me on caithnesscraftcollective@gmail.com Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram as CaithnessCraft  www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

Franklin Habit is often mobbed at fiber events, by fans of his own work or of his scandalous Romney, Dolores Van Hoofen. For this episode, we were lucky to find him in a quieter spot: his home studio, surrounded by his treasured collection of books and antique dollhouse. In this episode, he explains his love of sewing, weaving, spinning, and other forms of needlework, some learned at his grandmother’s knee in Pennsylvania coal country. He has a particular love for vintage needle arts, preserving historic techniques and tools with curiosity and tenderness. A writer and illustrator, Franklin is the author of two books, It Itches: A Stash of Knitting Cartoons and I Dream of Yarn: A Knit and Crochet Coloring Book. Settle down for a visit—by turns warm, whimsical, and whip-smart—with this celebrated knitter, writer, illustrator, and textile enthusiast.

In Episode 92, Greg and Pam discuss barber shops, dumpster fires, and chili. They also finish chapter 4 in Knitting Rules! Special thanks to LeCours (Laurie) for this episode's intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Greg's Projects Greg is almost finished a pair of socks. He is using 2 Guys Yarn Company Tweedy Toes yarn in the “No Pants!” colorway. Greg started the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway. Pam's Projects Pam worked on Scott's Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx. Pam worked on the Dumpster Fire ornament by KinoKnits. She is using KnitPicks Palette. Knitting Rules We picked up in Chapter 4 of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter and covered pages 92-101. Next time we will start chapter 5, pages 103-125. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance. Miscellaneous Greg mentioned a number of recipes he made with his InstantPot. He has made chili, stuffed peppers, wings and Chicken Spaghetti. They talked about Pam's Air Fryer lid for her Instantpot. Greg also talked about Souper Cubes. Greg shared a news story about a yarn vending machine. Franklin Habit has a new Vlog and he talks about swatching. Pam mentioned Try It On Tubing. Greg talked about Calibre ebook software. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

This week's episode is sponsored by:             No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals around the country. Our last two shows as owners of Dragonfly Fibers are this month. Come see us at New York Sheep and Wool in Rhinebeck, New York and SAFF in Fletcher, North Carolina. All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.             Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       On the Needles:(0:37) Jasmin started AND finished the Namu Cowl by Knitboop out of Lisa Souza Cashmere in “squashblossom” (#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin mentions the  #BIPOCMAL2019, which started in September and ends in November. She loves Knitcompanion There is a dopamine response that we get from checking off a completed task; I couldn't find a technical term for the specific instance. Gigi made more hexagons for the Polygon blanket.   Jasmin is nearly finished with her Polwarth pullover. And the Cottongrass pullover is done. Gigi  worked on the  Regia Pairfect .   We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:   Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Gigi knitted an Armley beanie by Woolly Wormhead out of pink yarn.  It has been blocked, still needs end weaving  SPOILER: Woolly Wormhead has a new book coming out!   Jasmin cast on the Gatsby shawl by Dawn Henderson out of Ocean by the Sea’s Quill in “Peach Fizz” and worked on it during “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”   Events: (19:11) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater - #WHINEBECKBINGO - #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov - PIQF October 17-20 - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  -Half marathon for the knitting group to work on baby layette -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!   In Stitches (24:04) Jasmin wore her Dissent Cardigan, and stripey Canon Hand Dyes cowl, the BostonJen Greyhaven hat. Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap   Mother Knows Best:(24:47) 2663 - taking photos Knitting Butterflies & Tightly Spun  Photographing your Knits ,  Franklin Habit's Class Stephen West   When Knitting Attacks: (40:10) Vitamin D cardigan: Discovered that it suffered a serious snag. Need to repair it.   And Sew On:(41:34) In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College, she got the muslin for her skirt fitted; next step is the waistband.   Also, got started on the bodice    Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.  Gigi turned in smocking and cartridge pleating samples.   Working on beading and sequin Techniques  The midterm project is supposed to be Embellishment and rejuvenation of something out of the closet; the final is supposed to be sewn from scratch  We are supposed to hand in a project plan, a description of what we are planning, I think that time and cost estimates are supposed to be included. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:             No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We also have a bi-monthly yarn club called Club Dragonfly. You can join on a pro-rated basis and receive three more shipments, with or without bonus swag. If you’re local to the Washington, DC area, please join us for our super-fun open house at our studio on Saturday, June 22nd from 12-4. We’re located at 4104 Howard Avenue in Kensington, Maryland. We have plenty of surprises in store! Chicagoland folks can find us at STITCHES Midwest in booths 304/306/308 from August 1st-4th in Schaumburg, Illinois. All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.     Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.   We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       On the Needles:(0:33) We are drooling over ice cream. The Perfect Scoop. Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante. Gigi is working on the green part of the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. 45  green squares are done so far, have yarn for one more, 48 purple squares. Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is separated for the armholes!   She remains  enthusiastic about Knitcompanion Gigi is working on  the Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018   Jasmin has separated the sleeves on her #chooseyourownadventureKAL Sprig in Squashblossom yellow and is zooming down the body. Gigi suggests buttons by Sheila Ernst Jasmin mentions the pleased expression on @antigonaNYC on Instagram in her Tundra Pullover. She also loves A Verb For Keeping Warm Jasmin is making progress on the front on her  Myrna top by Joan Michael-McGowan out of Tess Yarns microfiber ribbon. Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi, in Forbidden Fiber Co, Merino Nylon Stellina in Coal Train Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan. Jasmin mentions Sally Fox Gigi is knitting more socks out of Patons Kroy, both need to be kitchenered and afterthought heeled. Events: (23:46): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is BACK ON! - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24 - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Knot along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(25:44) This week we discuss Franklin Habit’s  from the Lion Brand blog piece about the things we leave behind. Jasmin mentions custom label logo design by Julie.   When Knitting Attacks:(41:11) Gigi is working on Cat Bordhi wristers.  Edges are not crisp, but loose and flaring.  Frogged. Will slip 1st stitch.  Yarn lost color all over my hands.     Review:(44:07) The Art of Circular Yokes, by Kerry Bogert   Tour de Fleece Training:(1:02:46) Week 3:  take 25g and spin a sample to test both your fiber, and your wheel.   Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably   And Sew On:(1:04:03) Sewing machine is back. Jasmin really likes Ray’s sewing in SJ.   Aki's Bakery is now closed. No link.

What makes a master teacher?   After years of experience designing, teaching, writing, and illustrating, Franklin Habit shares his story of learning and teaching the fiber arts.   From knowing five ways to teach a class to managing different types of learners, Franklin offers information and hints.  He has years of experience and is a Fiber teacher in demand all over the world.    Find him at his website http://franklinhabit.com/home   at Skacel Makers/Mercantile with Fridays with Franklin https://wearemakers.com/category/fridays-with-franklin/ at Lionbrand http://www.lionbrand.com/blog/author/franklin/   at events and classes http://franklinhabit.com/class_calendar   and his online classes are  (free)  ttps://shop.mybluprint.com/knitting/article/franklin-habit/ (for a fee)  https://shop.mybluprint.com/knitting/classes/a-practical-approach-to-color-for-knitters/44696 (for a fee) https://shop.mybluprint.com/knitting/classes/heirloom-lace-edgings/35198   Franklin’s essay on “the uglies” mentioned in in the interview.   http://www.lionbrand.com/blog/sheep-to-shawl/

On the Needles:(0:34) Gigi is knitting the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm. The busy lace part is done, working on the rest, stockinette and small lace motifs for a few rows and more stockinette Jasmin has finished the front and back of  her Aumangea pullover by ArohaKnits (check the link for a discount code from Frenchie!), and has finished the first sleeve cap. Gigi knitted Hogwarts house colors from MustStashYarn for Genevieve. Toe kitcherering is left.   Jasmin has made some progress on her Sarcastic Unicorn Sockhead Cowl during  Stitches West. This year Gigi  has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles in Paton's Kroy, working on three different pairs, Cherry Pop Stripes, "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". She needs to Kitchener all three.   Jasmin loves the otter cam at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. (You can find all the live cams here.)   Gigi is knitting another Rocky Coast cardigan. She put Stitch markers after every 6 stitch pattern repeat.  Modification: increases at the front, so it will close. Knitted everything I had frogged Gigi cast on first project from Stitches West 2019   Drea’s Shawl out of Oink Pigment Sock in Birthday Suit, Zoot Suit, and Dijon Vu. Jasmin is working on her Viajante.   Events: (12:33) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. - Stitches West recap Dr Gemma's Cogknitive podcast Backstage knitting podcast We enjoyed Franklin Habit's opening night lecture on knitting mythology. Jasmin did some virtual shopping at Lady Dye, Oink Pigments, Canon Hand Dyes, Nerd Bird Makery Dinner at ROC was amazing We love Nicole Frost Dish Dash was delivered - StashFit Workbook (document your stash as it comes through the door)   In Stitches:(40:20) - Jasmin: wool socks, looped loop cowl, Resistance hat, stripy cowl from Bjen, Gold Silk/Wool hat, Boxy - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, Old V-neck, Beast Master shawl, 3color cowl, Fancy Zebra cowl - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat, - Rex: update on fox hat - Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps,   Mother Knows Best:(46:00) Why Gramzie? (We mention the pilot of Agents of SHIELD)   When Knitting Attacks:(48:56) Gigi :didn’t pay attention and ended up with all the sock stitches on one needle   Review:(53:09) This week we review: Socks from Around Norway by Nina Granlund Sæther   And Sew On:(1:03:07) Draped dress was due. Paper pattern, too.     Noticed that I had had sewn the bodice backwards, and the darts were on the outside. Ripped them out and put them inside.   Also, draped  a sloper for knit fabric.  Less ease. We mention Sew Many Dresses Sew Little time   Couldn’t get the teacher to tell us how draping is done on a live model

This week's episode is sponsored by:   Baffled by brioche? Done in by double knitting? Boost Your Knitting from Arnall-Culliford Knitwear, is now available to order! Our unique programme includes twelve patterns from twelve stellar designers, accompanied by photo and video tutorials, to teach you new techniques and bring you the joy and excitement of learning something new! You’ll receive monthly digital patterns and tutorials in your inbox, along with a print book (shipping September 2019). You can also join in friendly and supportive monthly knitalongs in our Ravelry group – because learning new skills is even better when you do it with friends! Boost Your Knitting costs £30 (approximately $39) and includes free worldwide shipping. Visit shop.acknitwear.co.uk to start your techniques adventure.                 No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.     Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It’s a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it. The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country. More information available at www.fixastitch.com.   Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.     Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       On the Needles:(0:33) Gigi is knitting the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm. Listening to their Reverberate podcast, They mention Sally Fox.   Jasmin has finished the back and started the front of  her Aumangea pullover by ArohaKnits (check the link for a discount code from Frenchie!).   Gigi is knitting Hogwarts house colors from MustStashYarn for Genevieve.   First sock is bound off, started the second one   Gigi This year she  has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles, working on three different pairs, Cherry Pop Stripes, "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze".   You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back) Gigi is knitting another Rocky Coast cardigan. She put Stitch markers after every 6 stitch pattern repeat   Events: (12:54) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration - Tips for attending Stitches West - StashFit Workbook   In Stitches:(17:04) - Jasmin: wool socks, looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, Mondo Cable Cardigan - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, Romi Hill shawlette, 3 color cashmere cowl - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat, Kapuzin hoodie -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, - Rex: Oliver sweater   Mother Knows Best:(19:36) Fixing mistakes. @burkehousecrafts, Knitter’s Pride. 4 step apology.   Review:(30:07) Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, by Mary Thomas We mention Sivia Harding's repair class, Hunter Hammersen's decorative repair and Franklin Habit's embroidery on  knitwear class.   When Knitting Attacks:(37:48)   Gigi: has frogged another Rocky Coast cardigan. Modification for the front   And Sew On:(40:49) Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Building routines to make time for sewing. Sewing one seam per night on the Ribbi Cardi.seams are done.  Sewing in ribbon for Genevieve’s Victorian Girl’s coat School: draping muslin.  Next: front and back skirt.  Did the sleeve according to directions.   Sewed the elbow dart wrong, sewed the seam inside out, and the sleeve doesn’t fit right into the armhole. Blocking the muslin was challenging.

Brainy:  20:17             Redwood Curtain:  26:10    What We’re Learning from our Knitting: Catherine discovers new stitches from Barbara Walker’s Second Treasury for blocks for her Charity Blanket (https://www.amazon.com/Second-Treasury-Knitting-Patterns/dp/0942018176/ref=pd_cp_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0942018176&pd_rd_r=2a3d2895-acb1-11e8-8e51-357518f34f72&pd_rd_w=XOqrD&pd_rd_wg=BKXpo&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=fcaa6d12-8b2b-4ad7-b277-864b2da79f6e&pf_rd_r=VQJFH22H6YV78WKN6KQT&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=VQJFH22H6YV78WKN6KQT&dpID=515Z57E66YL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=detail)   This time she tried the Grapevine Twist,  Briar Rose and the Heart Pattern.  She hopes to knit the Rosecrusian Scarf by Joselyn Tunney in the future.    Meanwhile Margaret reports on mitts and birds for Christmas and not one, but two advent yarn clubs.   The mitts pattern is from Ann Budd’s The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns   https://www.amazon.com/Knitters-Handy-Book-Patterns/dp/1931499047 .  The bird pattern Margaret’s favorite so far, Arne’s and Carlos’   https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vogel-grundanleitung/people?page=8&view=cards.   Brainy Thing: The documentary Innsaei  illustrates  the human gifts of intuition and empathy and ways we can learn them.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4924624/   Behind the Redwood Curtain:  Murder Mountain Margaret and Catherine offer commentary on the new Netflix documentary series Murder Mountain about a young man who seeks money and adventure then goes missing in the Southern Humboldt marijuana industry.   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9078908/   A Little Podcast Business We outline some upcoming changes in our podcast in the future — including catching up on long tardy documentation.   Give Aways And we give away two books and a skein of self striping sock yarn. https://www.ravelry.com/groups/teaching-your-brain-to-knit   Podcast Links. Facebook:  Also, join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/Teachingyourbraintoknitpodcast/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Ravelry Group  http://www.ravelry.com/groups/teaching-your-brain-to-knit website https://teachingyourbraintoknit.com/ for show notes, photos of our knitting and crochet projects, Behind the Redwood Curtain places and things and anything else we decide to post. Instagram:   Margaret Kelso for Margaret and MagicWombat1 for Catherine     Today in Teaching your Brain to Knit we report on a film that explores science, intuition, creativity, and empathy called Innsaei; Catherine finishes up  a dog and plans for a scarf;  Margaret makes some mitts and a knitted bird for Christmas;  We both give commentary on the new Netflix documentary series Murder Mountain about the Southern Humboldt marijuana industry;  and we offer not one, not two but three giveaways.       And just to offer you a little anticipatory excitement, in our next podcast, probably within a month, we will be interviewing Franklin Habit and getting his wisdom about teaching and learning.   Thank you for listening to our podcast and supporting us all these years.  We recommend that you subscribe to Teaching Your Brain to Knit so you don’t miss any of our upcoming episodes.   You can find us on Overcast, Stitcher, Apple podcasts, Spotify,  and many other fine podcast aggregators.   Shownotes are on Ravelry, the Teaching Your Brain to Knit website, and right below this image on most podcast apps if you are listening on your phone.                               

This week's episode is sponsored by:         So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins. Akerworks: We like making things.           No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com     Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.     For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/knitmore60 and enter knitmore60            Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.     "If something needs fixing, lace up your shoes and do some organizing." That’s what President Obama said, and that’s what we’re doing here at Little Skein. From now through Election Day, we are running a Sock the Vote! campaign to reach out to everyone and ask you to Swing Left in the upcoming election. We believe in kindness, lending a helping hand, and equality for all. If you believe as we do, please spread the word. Knit away your worries and swing toward hope. Sock the Vote kits and free pledge cards are in the shop at littleskein.com. There’s something for everyone. November 6: Be a voter.     On the Needles:(0:45) Jasmin finished! her Knitmona “creepy crawlies” Halloween socks, and started the heel on her “plastic pony” socks (by Asfaltsflickandesigns on etsy). ‘Tis the season! #operationsockdrawer, and she started a black light reactive pair of socks from White Birch Fiber Arts   Submissions info for the Operation Sock Drawer book!   Gigi finished a pair of Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy, in the Sunset Stripe colorway. And she started a new pair in the Sunburst Stipe.   Dr Gemma’s Cadet Blue socks are done. You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy. Jasmin is STILL beading fringe using Dental Appliance Threaders. Gigi is working on the Purlbreak's edge, it needs 16 garter ridges. Eleven are done.   Jasmin is making slow but steady progress the Swing Left socks by Megan Williams out of the “Gotta Give ‘em Hope” colorway from Little Skein in the Big Wool #operationSockdrawer   Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL. Sleeves are done, she is working on the first short row part of the body.  Jasmin set it up in knitCompanion on the iPad   Gigi blocked the Katje hoodie. She wants to add a zipper. Jasmin mentions Zipperstop.com for ordering custom zippers.   Gigi finished the Ridgeline cowl, yarn from Backyard Fiberworks in grey, contrast colors are ROYGBIV. Grey sockhead cowl is blocked. Jasmin mentions the Mariah sweater. Jasmin mentions Franklin Habit's steeking class. Gigi read about Kenneth D King's invisible zipper tutorial. She watched it and it is amazing!   Events: (21:35) - May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started - Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018 - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration     In Stitches:(23:17) - Jasmin: handspun ribbi, resistance hat - Genevieve: Olivia hat, hearthstone, elsa gloves - Rex dinosaur sweater story. Jasmin mentions the dinosaur sweater Rex wants.   Mother Knows Best:(28:56) This week we talk about civic engagement with your knitting group. Take your ballot, take some sweets, take a pencil, reading glasses. When “consider both sides” is appropriate, and when it’s not.   Register to vote in the US, and check your registration status. Make sure you are in contact with your representative, use Resistbot. Outlines in Discourse, lovingly Purloined from LittleSkeinAnne: "My Instagram feed + website are safe spaces to share civil discourse. Different viewpoints are OK, but it’s not OK make fiery or sarcastic comments at me or others."   When Knitting Attacks:(41:00) Gigi messed up short rows in the Vitamin D cardigan. Pulled back a weeks worth of knitting trying to find my spot on knitCompanion. Put in a lifeline. Read something wrong. Knitted toe on one of Dr Gemma’s socks too long, had to tink.     Review:(51:40) This week we review Color Cables, by Andi Smith And Sew On:(1:01:22) Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College Some progress on the high waisted skirt. Facing has been fixed.  Lining has been attached to facing. Understitching is done.  The elegant way to have a lined slit hasn’t happened yet.   Now: drafting a jacket. Drafted a two piece sleeve. Need to work on what teacher is teaching the same   day, and not worry about doing things in sequence. Gigi talks about crimping.

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Recorded at Stitches West February 23 - 26, 2017 No Book Talk Waze app Franklin Habit’s blog,  The Panopticon His column on the Skacel website, Fridays with Franklin Barry Klein Trendsetter Yarns Front Range Bags  The Altered Stitch Planned Parenthood Alexandra’s Crafts The FiberLady Newton’s Yarn Country Bar-Maids Anne Berk Annetarsia Mother Bear  Halos of Hope Inner Yarn Zen  Meris by Elizabeth Doherty  Franklin Habit’s I Dream of Yarn Dragonfly Fibers  Lisa Souza Dyeworks  Luiseach by Handiworks Ltd Knitting Rose Yarns Buffboo  Lang Merino+ Color Myra Wood Bead Biz Stunning String Studio Smorgasbord Cowl Ho’onanea Shawl  Knitting Rose Yarns Fishknits Dizzy Blonde Studios 2 Guys Yarn Company   

Brainy Thing:    14:14              Behind the Redwood Curtain:  22:40   What We Learned from our Knitting Finish up Party Margaret finally finished her grandson’s socks (for the second time (no pattern— the first time it was too tight) and Catherine finished up two projects.    Margaret mulls over the product versus process question with the help of some famous knitters:   process vs. product at Knit Purl   https://www.knit-purl.com/blogs/blog/process-vs-product-knitting  Yarn Harlot  http://www.yarnharlot.ca/2015/01/product-vs-process/ Franklin Habit   essay    http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/component/content/article/35-articles/features/1405-process-this Catherine’s finishes another baby sock recipe that she usually donates to Afghans for Afghans and two little cowls for a friend’s children — on of a fox and the other a teen aged ninja turtle.  Heidi May of Velvet Acorn Designs is the designer  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=heidi%20may%20&page=1&view=captioned_thumbs&sort=best Failynn Fox Cowl   http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/failynn-fox-cowl   Brainy Thing: Two new-ish studies explore depression and agin looking at the brain split front and back.    http://www.paulnussbaum.com/gettoknow.html  http://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/d/d_05/d_05_cr/d_05_cr_her/d_05_cr_her.html https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110822091556.htm https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/make-your-brain-smarter/201510/unlock-brain-potential-protect-against-decline   Behind The Redwood Curtain:   Arcata’s Sister City, Camoapa, Nicaragua,  supported in part by the I Street Party  https://www.facebook.com/sistercityproject/   Links: Facebook:  Also, join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/Teachingyourbraintoknitpodcast/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Ravelry Group  http://www.ravelry.com/groups/teaching-your-brain-to-knit website https://teachingyourbraintoknit.com/ for show notes, photos of our knitting and crochet projects, Behind the Redwood Curtain places and things and anything else we decide to post.     Today in Teaching Your Brain to Knit we find two studies that focus on the front of the brain one on depression, the other aging;  , in knitting synchronicity both Margaret and Catherine finish-up- languishing projects,  we share the story of  how the little  town of Arcata helps a sister city in Nigaraguan with a big party, Catherine gives us a knitting tip from her hard earned wisdom, and don’t forget the Learn-along where you try some new technique, pattern, yarn or craft to sharpen your brain and maybe win some prizes.    Check out the details on Teaching Your Brain to Knit Page on Ravelry    

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  Knitting Segments  Show-Ready Knits   Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier  Michelle's Atelier (good project photos to come!)        Slip Stitch Seam        The Knitting Answer Book    Knits in Rehearsal   Neon Beast by Veera Valimaki                     Tosh Merino Light By Madeline Tosh    #NaKnitSweMo Sweater: Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig                             Yowza What a Skein by Miss Babs in Coffee Break    Auditioning Knits Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker   Arenales by Amy Christoffers     Knitting News, Notes and Events   Enjoy some SAFF photos!                        My Purchases:  A Día de los Muertos bag from Sew Flo. Check them out on Etsy!  Miss Babs Yowza (see link above)  Dragonfly Fibers Damsel in Starry Night  Jones Street DK from The Copper Corgi   Enjoy this article by Franklin Habit about How to be at a Fiber Festival!      Knitting Talk Back: Knitting and Technology This will be a mini-series on how I use technology aid in my knitting. This knitting talk back is about my favorite knitting app, Knit Companion.    A Contest... Don't forget to enter the contest in the Ravelry thread to win a skein of sock yarn from Berry Colorful Yarnings and, bonus prize, a small sock size project bag from Yasmin at Knit Shear Bliss!                      Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock Crock-pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe     Love it or Leave it Yes, Please! by Amy Poehler   Someone at my school was my coffee angel this week, how sweet is this?    Leave it: It's getting dark way too early!    Other News and Notes: I Got Nothing this week!    Thanks for listening! 

Show notes and everything QuiltMoxie at www.QuiltMoxie.com/shownotes Topics include: 1. Podiversary 2. Heirloom Lace Edgings with Franklin Habit 3. KAL Easy Breezy Brioche 4. Contest - FREE Craftsy Class Giveaway   Ariana reminisces about how and why the podcast began and commits to another year. Ariana completes Heirloom Lace Edgings by Franklin Habit. The Easy Breezy Brioche KAL (knit a long) has begun and is slated to run throughout the summer.  Check out the prizes and Enjoy !  Join our mailing list ( at http://eepurl.com/zJ9lH  ) to get your next and every episode with Show Notes delivered directly to your email as soon as the episode is available.  It's a simple one-time drop of your email address into the form and check "receive podcast by email".   We respect your email privacy.

KNITSONIK is all about site specific sounds of seas and fires. This KNITSONIK show explores the different timbres of fires to knit beside; bells in Oxford; and the soundscape of the Outer Hebrides, as presented in Cathy Lane's recent release.

Thank you for bearing with me through the delays thanks to my technical difficulties with my new recording gizmo (Zoom H2n Handy Recorder).  My thoughts and prayers to the people of Moore, OK affected by Monday's tornado.  Drive June's Favorite Cardigan Color Affection Large Granny Square for Cosmic Knittas Yarn Bomb Cargo Trifecta of Awesome - Fibernymph Dyeworks The Loopy Ewe - Camp Loopy - Ravelry Group Shalimar Yarns Breathless And So Are You Shawl by Rose Beck Rearview Mirror Traveling Woman  Carpool - Community Events and Charity KALs Remembering Remy KAL - Knitting Brooklyn Podcast Cosmic Knittas - Sandy Hook Tribute for International Yarn Bomb Day Join the Cosmic Knittas on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Ravelry for the yarn bomb in Sandy Hook on 6/8/2013 Knitted and Crocheted Items for the Yarn Bomb can be sent to: Commuter Knitter Podcast P.O. Box 203 Botsford, CT 06404 Healing Newtown  Road Trips I-91 Shop Hop June 27-30 - Facebook Page Green Mountain Spinnery Putney, VT Metaphor Yarns Shelburne Falls, MA Northampton Wools Northampton, MA WEBS Northampton, MA Marji's Yarncrafts Granby, CT Creative Fibers Windsor, CT Yarnover Avon, CT Village Wools Glastonbury, CT Knit New Haven New Haven, CT Yarn Barn Woodbridge, CT The Yarn Basket Branford, CT  STITCHES East - Registration is OPEN.  I will be taking Snip & Zip: Steeks and Zippers with Franklin Habit. Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter PodcastTwitter - @CommuterKnitterFacebook - Commuter KnitterPlurk - CommuterKnitter Nimblestix - ndjen04 Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04Email - commuterknitter@yahoo.comShow notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:On the Needles:Gigi has finished the second bright blue Regia Saturn sock, she's turned the heel on her first Franklin's Panopticon sock. She is working on a vanilla red and black (Regia) sock. Gigi has also started the Scandanavian sock (out of the Little Box of Socks) in a tan/cream Regia with black Regia as the contrast color. (Tika is using the same MC Regia to make Relatively Normal socks.)We also discuss our preemie hat knit-a-long. A pattern from Chloe Sparkle is pending.Jasmin continues to work on her Santa Fe Wrap, which is about 3/4 done. Jasmin has finished the first Bird of Paradise (color) sock in Lisa Souza's Sock! while playing a board game with Tika, ManCandy, and Andrew.Gigi is working on some socks out of Jasmin's Brown Eyed Girl handspun. Gigi will be doing a Lucy Neatby garter stitch short row heel on this toe-up sock. Tika suggests using a kitchen scaleto weigh yarn.Gigi has tripped a little on her resolution to weave in her ends. Gigi has gotten a birthday gift - a cone of Artfibers Kyoto in color #20 (Gigi's perfect red). (Jasmin meant for it to me a cone of Tsuki, but got a little distracted in the process.) Gigi is looking for ideas on what to knit with her birthday Kyoto.Jasmin is five seconds away from finishing sock #1 in the Lisa Souza Mahogany. Jasmin is almost done with the first Leyburn sock in the Lisa Souza Hardtwist (in Blackpurple).Countingsheep on Ravelry is doing a "Wrap Alison in Comfort" blanket. If you're interested in participating, please do so before January 31st.Jasmin got a new camera! We talk about photography and knitting. Some of our knitting photography idols include Jared Flood and Franklin Habit. Check out Flickr.com for ideas on how to punch up your knitting pictures (search "knitting" in the "search" box). You can sort by "relevant" or "interesting".Mother Knows Best:Gigi has been working on the Knitting Pure and Simple Neckdown Wrap Cardigan. Gigi isn't a fan of the i-cord finish, so she is going to use a silk ribbon for the closure.We talk about planning for Stitches West, specifically making a wish list.Start by going through your stash. Evaluate what you have, what you want, what you don't want, and the colors that your stash is flush with. (Knitter's Review had a great article about "slow stashing".) It's also a good time to organize your Ravlery queue. Last year, Jasmin's list included Colrain lace (from Webs), fiber from Lisa Souza Dyeworks, and glass needles from Michael and Sheila Ernst.Jasmin talks about the peril of putting down yarn you might want around rabid knitters at Stitches. Jasmin recommends buying handpainted yarns in personEvents:Meet and greet with the Knitmore Girls at Stitches West in the Purlescence booth from 2-4pm, Saturday, February 28, 2009.Details: The "Style a Knit to Suit you" workshop will be hosted Sunday, January 25, 2009 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Purlescence. The fee is $60. Do you look through knitting magazines and wish that the finished pattern size was larger (or smaller), or that one had a different neckline, or was shorter, that you could use a different yarn? If you attend this workshop all those problems will disappear. Sharon will help you through the process of overcoming those things that have always prevented you from knitting the patterns you love. You will look at shape that suits you and come up with a standard measurement guide especially for you. You'll learn the use of gauge and stitches, shaping and necklines that will make that perfect sweater for you. This is a rare opportunity to learn from a knitting legend. The shop will remain open until 5 pm on January 25 for meet and greet and book signing with Sharon. Call Purlescence at (408) 735-9276 to register.

This episode has been sponsored by: On the needles: Jasmin and Gigi have pulled some UFOs out of the closet! Jasmin picked up her Lady Eleanor again. Gigi knit one in 2006 out of SWTC's Karaoke, which she bought at Carolina Homespun. This is the project that got Gigi and Jasmin knitting backwards (the preferred method for knitting entrelac). Gigi is planning on knitting some entrelac socks out of Jasmin's handspun (the Freestone Firecracker). Jasmin's Lady Eleanor is knit out of the Paton's Soy Wool Stripes. Jasmin thinks that that WEBS still has the Noro Silk Chunky on sale. (Wrong, but it's still a good value.) This would make a FABULOUS Lady Eleanor. Jasmin was listening to Episode 20 of the Manic Purl podcast, and recommends it. It's about why we shop. Jasmin has finished the body of her Pride sweater. The pattern has some math problems, but it's basic. Gigi has unearthed her Neckdown Wrap Cardigan, which she is finishing for Jasmin. Jasmin found the Crystal Creek Batt that she was spinning for Gigi (the black and gold), so she's working on that. Gigi is working on a pair of Regia Galaxy socks, she's working on the Honeycomb socks from the Little Box of Socks (out of Black Wildfoote and Day-Glo Opal). Gigi has completed the Sharks watch cap for Sam. Jasmin is working on her Yucatan Orchid socks. Woo! Contest! The "Do some good" contest. Give what you can to who you can. The deadline for this contest is January 1st. Please let us know what you've done- either in our Ravelry group, or send us and e-mail. Prizes include three signed copies of Free Range Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and two skeins of Malabrigo sock yarn. Mother Knows Best: Our friend Teresa used to choose each project based on learning a new skill with each one. Gigi has decided to "do better". Gigi is practicing knitting without looking. Jasmin talks about some ways to start knitting in the dark. When Knitting Attacks: Jasmin apologizes for any misconceptions about the issue with the Knitpicks cable. They have phenomenal customer service. If you have experienced a problem with your Knitpicks needles, you can find their contact information here. Gigi accidentally bought duplicate sock yarn at the Pajamma Jammie Jam. (Jasmin blames this on the early hour and 35% discount.) Jasmin was on the hunt for needles. Apparently, the whole world is knitting with US size 3 and 4 Addi lace needles in the 60" length. (Jasmin needed these sizes/lengths to complete her Pride sweater, knitting two sleeves in the round at once using the Magic Loop technique.) Jasmin got excellent customer service at Commuknity! Gigi has a "when spending attacks", where she bought Jasmin all of the new colors of the Crown Mountain Superwash roving for her birthday/Christmas gifts. Holidays with the Knitmores: Jasmin and Gigi have been reading Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's and Franklin Habit's blogs, and have noticed that they're stressing over holiday knitting. Deny that urge to knit a last-minute holiday gift. (Check out the DROPS advents calendar!)

Cast On's Third Anniversary

Kelley chats with Franklin Habit, author of the popular "The Panopticon" blog and author of "It Itches," a compilation of knitting cartoons and essays.

Kathy & Steve interview Franklin Habit. (Running Time 27:57)

This week, we interview Franklin Habit. "It Itches" will be launching in October at the New York Sheep and Wool Festival (Rhinebeck). Check out the preview.We talk about "It Itches", and the 1000 Knitters Project. Franklin is charming, and we are charmed by him. Jasmin tells Franklin that his lace was what inspired her to knit lace. Franklin's current yarn obsession is with silk. Read about it! We talk about the sheep in the room: 2008 Fibertarian Presidential Candidate, Delores Van Hoofen. Nominee Van Hoofen is calling out her Canadian Fibertarian competition. Bring it, Stephanie! We also talk about the Lorna's Laces Franklin's Panopticon colorway! Jasmin conveys No-blog-Rachel's long-standing love for Franklin. He loves you back! Readers: don't be shy! Talk to Franklin. He's terribly sweet.

Italy, Italy, Italy.

Raconteur. Now there's a word we don't see enough of. This week's guest host is Chicago writer, artist and raconteur, Franklin Habit.