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Recorded Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Book talk begins at 32:25 Come join us knitting or crocheting your projects with CABLES! That's right, cables.  Come on over to the Cables KAL Chatter Thread to check out the rules and chat about your plans.  Dates are now until 5/15/23.   Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom Events Tracie and Barb will be at: Stitches West 2023 - March 2-5 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, California.  Stay tuned for Episode 263, which will be our Stitches recap! The Northern California Knitting Retreat (NoCKRs) - April 27-30, 2023 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California.  The retreat is now full, but you can still be put on the waiting list - message Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for info and the registration form. The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina   KNITTING Finished Tracie has finished: Velvet Pullover by EweKnit Toronto (discontinued online) in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Light dyed by Kim and me Penelope Romper by Linnea Nyman with a different cable pattern substituted in Berroco Pure Pima Soizic Headband by Along avec Anna in Plymouth Encore 4 Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima and  Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK Barb has finished: Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Perfectly Pretty colorway Burgos vest by Rosa Pomar, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in the Grey Heather colorway Koko Bean Hat, using 5 colors of acrylic bear yarn   Tracie has frogged: Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty in Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK, knit in 2021   She has cast on: Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill in Laneras Barefoot in Coral Vanilla socks in Emma's Yarn Super Silky in Hot Tamale Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Light held double   Barb continues to work on: Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set Blushing Braids Beanie by Amy Kate Sutherland, using Red Heart bear yarn in a light gray color   She has cast on: Low-key Cowl by Elizabeth Smith, using Cascade 220 in the green colorway (very old stash) Winters Beach by Andrea Mowry, using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway.   And frogged: Citadel by Joji Locatelli, using Rowan RYC Wool Tweed   BOOKS Tracie read: The Good Wife: The Shocking Betrayal and Brutal Murder of a Godly Woman in Texas by Clint Richmond - 4 stars All That Fall by Kris Calvin - 3 stars Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty - 4 stars The Liar's Club by Mary Karr - 5 stars Stiff Arm Steal by AJ Stewart   Barb read: Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton - 4 stars Sunburn by Laura Lipman - 3.5 stars The Couple on Cedar Close by Anna-Lou Weatherley - 3.5 stars West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge - 5 stars Dead to Her by Sarah Pinborough - 3 stars   Barb recommends the film She Said on Peacock Premium or available to buy or rent on other streaming services

Matthew Bannister on Terry Hall (pictured), the singer who captured the disillusionment of a generation with The Specials' biggest hit “Ghost Town”. Heather Iandolo, the daughter of the notorious Nazi propaganda broadcaster known as Lord Haw Haw. Eric Allison, who turned his back on a life of crime to become the Guardian's prisons correspondent. Dame Beryl Grey, the acclaimed ballerina who went on to run the London Festival Ballet. Producer: Tim Bano Interviewed Guests: Professor Colin Holmes, Simon Hattenstone and Alastair Macaulay

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~Noah’s 2021 Birthday Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply in the Fairy Lights colourwayProject bag from Little Fish Stitches & Progress Keeper from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - ~2021 Preemie Hat #21 on US6 (4mm), Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway & Knitologie Glowing Worsted in the Pachyderm colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 6:16~Cat in Heart by DMCProject bag from Tilting Planet~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That’s So Kelly Co.Silicone tiesYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Pride Shirt and bandanas from Target~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~Pom Pom Quarterly Summer 2021 No. 37What We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 445 Bookshop ListApril / May / June 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge* 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 - 8 entries* 60-86 - 5 entries~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. finished rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Doctor Who: The Ruby's Curse by Alex Kingston - C.C. finished reading~Kitty Steals the Show (Kitty Norville #10) by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading~Kitty Rocks the House (Kitty Norville #11) by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. is reading~Miracle Workers/What in God's Name by Simon Rich - C.C. finished reading~The Magicians (The Magicians #1) by Lev Grossman - C.C. is reading~House Hunters - watching~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - finished watching Season 17 & watching episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast~The Magicians - finished watching Season 2~Killing Eve - watching Season 1~Call the Midwife - watching Series 10~The Handmaid's Tale - watching Season 4~NCIS - Season 18 finale~The Masked Singer - Season 5 finale~My Favourite Murder podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsMarch / April / May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comAlpine Flowers Cross Stitch Kit from HillaryUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Chonky - 2 skeins of Petal - 2 winners will win 1 skeinAudine Wools by KnitCrate Sleek - 2 skeins of Unwind - 2 winners will win 1 skeinHoneyberry Studios Notebooks - 2 notebooks - 2 winners will win 1 notebookA Pattern of the winner’s choice from Peruvian Flair on Etsy*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSpring21*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Misc. - ~Pride AL - Runs from 17-May-2021 [The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)] through 30-June-2022. #GGKCSPrideAlong2122~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro & Life Talk - ~I'll have two coffees and two cherry danishes to go please Socks - I'll have two coffees and two cherry danishes to go please Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), It's All About Ewe Fidalgo Sock in the Cherry Blossoms V 2.0 colourwayProject bag from Little Fish Stitches & Progress Keeper from Tilting Planet~FO! - 2021 Preemie Hat #6 on US6 (4mm), The Yarn Tree Silver Sparkle Sock in The Doctor Donna colourway, Marianated Yarns Scrumptious HT in the Sea of Glass colourway, & Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted in the Borealis colourway~FO! - 2021 Preemie Hat #7 on US6 (4mm), Knitologie Glowing Worsted in the Pachyderm colourway & Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway~FO! - 2021 Preemie Hat #8 on US6 (4mm), Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Dawn Blush colourway & Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway~FO! - 2021 Preemie Hat #9 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby in the Princess Pebbles colourway & Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway~FO! - Surprise Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn Snug in the Supernatural colourway & Suburban Stitcher Sock in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park colourway~Gilmore Girls Sampler by The Enablers Facebook GroupProject Bag from GaRon Tottenbags~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for March hereJanuary / February / March 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 86-90 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge* 59-85 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ January / February / March* 90 days - 10 entries* 86-89 - 8 entries* 59-85 - 5 entries~ April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 - 8 entries* 60-86 - 5 entries~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)December / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Prize Winners Announced Next Episode:Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch KitPandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker SetAudine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skeinUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of PavementThe Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!March / April / May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comAlpine Flowers Cross Stitch Kit from HillaryUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Chonky - 2 skeins of Petal - 2 winners will win 1 skeinAudine Wools by KnitCrate Sleek - 2 skeins of Unwind - 2 winners will win 1 skeinHoneyberry Studios Notebooks - 2 notebooks - 2 winners will win 1 notebook*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSpring21*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Misc. - ~The Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

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Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~2021 Birthday Socks for Izzy - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Multiple leftover colourwaysProject bag from Mary & Progress Keeper/Stitch Markers from Tilting Planet~2020 Catvent Cowl #2 - The Catvent Cowl by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2.5 (3mm), An Caitin Dubh 4-Ply Wool Darkness Advent Calendar from An Caitin BeagProject bag from Nerd Bird MakeryFinished Projects - ~2021 Preemie Hat #1 on US6 (4mm), Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Caution & Semolina colourwaysFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 10:56~FO! - Baa Baa Black Sheep by The Prairie Schooler~FO! - Cats and Mandalas - February by Kitty and Me Designs~Hello Pumpkin by Stitching With the HousewivesProject bag from Stitching The High Notes~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryBitzy Bob Basic from That’s So Kelly Co.Silicone ties31,000 / 265,824 sts complete11.662% complete5 / 60 pages completeYummies (our current favourite things) - ~parcel from Lisa Beth at Meanest Mommy Knits~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for January hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 429 Bookshop ListJanuary / February / March 2021 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 86-90 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 86+ days RAL virtual badge* 59-85 of 90 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 59+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL21* #GGKRAL21~ January / February / March* 90 days - 10 entries* 86-89 - 8 entries* 59-85 - 5 entries~ April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 - 8 entries* 60-86 - 5 entries~ July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)~Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke - C.C. is readingLGBTQ+ Faith Book Club - if you sign up, make sure & put that I (C.C. Almon) referred you~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~The Searcher by Tana French - C.C. finished reading~Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth - C.C. finished reading~Shadows in Death (In Death #51) by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading~Kitty Norville Series by Carrie Vaughn - C.C. finished reading Book 5~The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab - C.C. is reading~Stargate SG-1 - finished rewatching Season 1 & rewatching Season 2~House Hunters - watching~The Wilds - watching Season 1~Star Trek: Discovery - watching Season 3~Doctor Who - New Year’s Special~The Rookie - watching Season 3~NCIS: LA - watching Season 12~NCIS: New Orleans - watching Season 7~My Favourite Murder podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 28-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 28-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comSanta Claus Hoop Cross Stitch KitPandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker SetAudine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skeinUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of PavementThe Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2021*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Misc. - ~The Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~halle’s bella hat - Twilight Eclipse Bella's Slouchy Striped Toque by Amy Thiessen (no longer available; lmk if you want a pdf) on US 7 - 4.5 mm & US 8 - 5.0 mm, Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Aran in 26 Forest & 7 OatmealC.C. -~NaKniSweMo 2020 Sinister Catdigan - The Sinister Catdigan by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2 (2.75mm), Soundview Fiber Mill 100% Shetland Fingering in the C.C.’s Pink, Charcoal Black, & Natural colourwaysProject bag from Alexandra Brodt & Progress Keeper/Stitch Markers from Ann Tudor~2020 Catvent Cowl - The Catvent Cowl by Marna Gilligan (An Caitin Beag) on US2.5 (3mm), An Caitin Dubh 4-Ply Wool Darkness Advent Calendar from An Caitin BeagProject bag from Nerd Bird MakeryFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #44 on US6 (4mm), Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway & Bernat Softee Baby in the Princess Pebbles colourway~2020 Preemie Hat #45 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Cottontots in the Strawberry colourway & Bernat Softee Baby in the Pink Rainbow colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 10:20Dami - ~NoneC.C. - ~Baa Baa Black Sheep by The Prairie SchoolerProject bag from Tilting PlanetYummies (our current favourite things) - ~An Caitin Beag Advent Calendar~The Black Needle Society The Nice List Box~Project Tracker from SWardDesigns on Etsy~TinCanKnit’s 2 new patterns~Dog Face Socks from MiraGiftsWorld on Etsy~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for December hereRather than showing a picture today, Dami encourages you to take a moment of silence for Brandon Bernard, a 40 year old Black man to be executed Thursday afternoon, and to donate to the Marshall Project, the Equal Justice Initiative, Equal Justice USA, the ACLU, or the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.What We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 425 Bookshop List~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingOctober / November / December 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entriesGrand Prize Bundle #1CJ Kopec Creations Delight - 1 skein of Ember from EileenFloss Organiser from LoriBling Your String! Stitch MarkerGnR Alpaca Farm floral buttons set from HillaryHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body stickerReading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsGrand Prize Bundle #2CJ Kopec Creations Integrity - 1 skein of Purple Passion from EileenFloss Organiser from LoriBling Your String! Stitch MarkerGnR Alpaca Farm rainbow buttons set from HillaryHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker Reading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy DesignsGrand Prize Bundle #3Knitologie Worsted - 1 skein of EmpireFloss Holders - 6 of them from LoriPinkmakaroons Star Progress KeeperPandia’s Jewels Illumikniti Cork Label SetHoneyberry Studios Listen to your body stickerReading badge from HillaryBag of Random Crafting NotionsWinner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl DesignsWinner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs~A Promised Land by Barack Obama - C.C. is reading - C.C. finished reading~Outside the Lines: How Embracing Queerness Will Transform Your Faith by Mihee Kim-Kort - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~I See You by Clare Mackintosh - C.C. finished reading~All the Beautiful Lies by Peter Swanson - C.C. finished reading~The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi - C.C. finished reading~Lucy Kincaid Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Book 17~The Safe Place by Anna Downes - C.C. finished reading~The Operator by Gretchen Berg - C.C. is reading~Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke - C.C. is reading ~Monk - rewatching Season 7~House Hunters - watching~The Handmaid’s Tale - finished watching Season 3~The Spanish Princess - watching Season 1~The Masked Singer - watching Season 4~Star Trek: Discovery - watching Season 3~The Mandalorian - watching Season 2~NCIS: LA - watching Season 12~NCIS - watching Season 18~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify PlaylistsDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Runs from 1-December through 28-February*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 28-February*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comSanta Claus Hoop Cross Stitch KitPandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker SetAudine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skeinUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of PavementThe Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2021*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Originally asked/answered in 2016:Sarah asks:I really would like to try my hand at both lace and cables (not necessarily in the same project!). Do you have some suggestions for beginner patterns? I really enjoy working on shawls, so I would love to hear what shawls you might recommend that incorporate lace and/or cables. Thanks for your help! And thanks for such a fun podcast.~We mention: TinCanKnits | JavaPurl DesignsMisc. - ~Vlogmas on YouTube - Random Acts of Kindness on Instagram @CC_JavaPurl~Sale in our JavaPurl Designs Etsy shop for the entire month of December~The Black Needle Society VIP - Use the code JAVAPURL5 for a discount on your first box of box to box subscriptions (the 6 & 12 month boxes already have a discount built in; not valid on special edition boxes.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube~Each week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. - (she/her)~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - (they/them)~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~Katy's 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), Abstract Fiber Super Sock+ in the Thistle colourwayProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Progress Keeper from Ann TudorFinished Projects - ~Hello Pumpkin Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Snug in the Pumpkin Spice colourway & XrayAnn Fingering in the Semi Solid Battleship colourway~2020 Preemie Hat #41 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby in the Princess Pebbles colourway & Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 8:08Dami - ~Baa Baa Black Sheep by The Prairie SchoolerProject bag from Tilting Planet~Cats and Mandalas - February by Kitty and Me DesignsProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesNeedle Minder from Gecko Rouge~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcherySnipattie from cattycrosstitchesUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7Silicone ties28,800 / 265,824 sts complete10.834% complete5 / 60 pages completeYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Shirt from Rivi~Color Street from Creativity by Gidge (Amy)~Auctions in partnership with Michelle Bendy Stitchy on her Instagram to benefit Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month. NILMDTS is an organization that volunteers to take family photos for families who have lost babies. This way the family can hold on to memories despite not being able to hold on to their babies anymore.~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for October hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 417 Bookshop ListOctober / November / December 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms by Matthias Roberts - C.C. is reading~The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole by Arielle Schwartz - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Forward Me Back To You by Mitali Perkins - C.C. finished reading~Lucy Kincaid Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Book 11~The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley - C.C. finished reading~The Night Swim by Megan Goldin - C.C. finished reading~Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust - C.C. finished reading~Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots - C.C. is reading~Monk - finished rewatching Season 1 & rewatching Season 2~Switched At Birth - watching Season 1~DeafU - watching~The Masked Singer - Season 4~Supernatural - watching Season 15~My Favourite Murder podcast~David Tennant Does a Podcast With… podcast~Unlocking Us With Brené Brown~Evolving Faith podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsSeptember / October / November Artistic Autumnal AL -*Runs from 1-September through 30-November*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to autumn*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-September and finished no later than 30-November*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comStitch Marker Sets made & donated by Julia of Pandia's Jewels - 1 Labyrinth & 1 Frankenstein - 2 winners will each win a random setOrange Camper bag by ArtByAna from RhondaJust CrossStitch Volume 37, No. 5 - October 2019Hilde’s Brew pattern by Michelle of Bendy Stitchy DesignsZipper Pouch & mini-skeins from Hillary*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSAutumn20*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-December and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Misc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A PatronEach week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - ~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - ~Hello Pumpkin Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Snug in the Pumpkin Spice colourway & XrayAnn Fingering in the Semi Solid Battleship colourwayProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Progress Keeper from Ann TudorFinished Projects - ~2020 Preemie Hat #37 on US6 (4mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn Floofy in the Miss Woodhouse, Please Advise colourway, Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway, & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Semolina colourway~Surprise Socks for Lou on US1.5 (2.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn Super Sparkle in the Electric Pink colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 12:19~Baa Baa Black Sheep by The Prairie SchoolerProject bag from Tilting Planet~Hello Pumpkin by Stitching With the HousewivesProject Bag from Stitching the High NotesSnipattie from cattycrosstitches~Cats and Mandalas - February by Kitty and Me DesignsProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesNeedle Minder from Gecko Rouge~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcherySnipattie from cattycrosstitchesUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 725,600 / 265,824 sts complete9.630% complete4 / 60 pages completeYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 34, Autumn 2020 - review next week~Creativity By Gidge (Amy)~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for September hereWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 413 Bookshop ListJuly / August / September 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~After Evangelicalism: The Path to a New Christianity by David P. Gushee - C.C. is reading~Seven Transforming Gifts of Menopause: An Unexpected Spiritual Journey by Cheryl Bridges Johns - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley - C.C. finished reading~The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan - C.C. finished reading~The Guest List by Lucy Foley - C.C. finished reading~The Belles (The Belles #1) by Dhonielle Clayton - C.C. finished reading~Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown - C.C. is reading Book 3~Strange Practice (Dr. Greta Helsing #1) by Vivian Shaw - C.C. is reading~Movies - Serenity~Psych - finished rewatching Season 5 & rewatching Season 6~The 100 - watching Season 7~My Favourite Murder podcast~David Tennant Does a Podcast With… podcast~Unlocking Us With Brené Brown~Evolving Faith podcast~Random Spotify PlaylistsSeptember / October / November Artistic Autumnal AL -*Runs from 1-September through 30-November*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to autumn*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-September and finished no later than 30-November*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.comStitch Marker Sets made & donated by Julia of Pandia's Jewels - 1 Labyrinth & 1 Frankenstein - 2 winners will each win a random setOrange Camper bag by ArtByAna from RhondaJust CrossStitch Volume 37, No. 5 - October 2019Hilde’s Brew pattern by Michelle of Bendy Stitchy DesignsZipper Pouch & mini-skeins from Hillary*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSAutumn20*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-December and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Misc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A PatronEach week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurlDami - ~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkiepurlJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Surprise Socks for Rebecca on US1.5 (2.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn Super Sparkle in the Electric Pink colourwayProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Marker from Tilting Planet~I'll have two coffees and two cherry danishes to go please Cowl on US2 (2.75mm), Pandia’s Jewels Floofy in the Miss Woodhouse, Please Advise colourwayProject bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #29 on US6 (4mm), Abstract Fiber Super Sock+ in the Summit colourway, Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway, & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Everglade Heather colourway~Happy 7th Birthday Waylon! Slippers on US7 (4.5mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Caution, Tranquil, & Orange colourwaysStash Dash ~ 1,838.8m / 1,500mFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 11:14Dami - ~Rose bookmarkProject bag by Fat Cat CreatesNeedle Minder from SewHappyMailBristolSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesC.C. - ~My Christmas List by Silver Creek SamplersProject Bag from The 805 StitcherSnipattie from cattycrosstitches~Pusheen #3Notions Pouch by Purlgurl Buttons~Cats and Mandalas - February by Kitty and Me DesignsProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesNeedle Minder from Gecko RougeStash Dash ~ 7,488 / 13,000 sts~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcherySnipattie from cattycrosstitchesUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 719,000 / 265,824 sts complete7.148% complete3 / 60 pages completeStash Dash ~ 11,600 / 18,000 sts~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Kitsap Pride in a Box~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for July here What We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!Episode 405 Bookshop List~So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJuly / August / September 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~More Myself: A Journey by Alicia Keys - C.C. finished reading~Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free by Linda Kay Klein - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry - C.C. finished reading~Agnes at the End of the World by Kelly McWilliams - C.C. finished reading~Detective D.D. Warren Series by Lisa Gardner - C.C. finished reading Book 11~What Unbreakable Looks Like by Kate McLaughlin - C.C. finished reading~The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn - C.C. finished reading~Lucy Kincaid Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. is reading Book 7~The Guild Codex: Spellbound Series by Annette Marie - C.C. is reading Book 3~Movies - Psych 2: Lassie Come Home~Warehouse 13 - rewatching Season 2~Psych - finished rewatching Season 2 & rewatching Season 3~Cabin Fever~The 100 - watching Season 7~Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - watching Season 7~Absentia - finished watching Season 3~My Favourite Murder podcast~Unlocking Us With Brené Brown~Evolving Faith podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify PlaylistsJune / July / August Summertime & the Living is Easy AL -*Runs from 1-June through 31-August*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to summertime*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-June and finished no later than 31-August*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at gggkcspodcast@gmail.comHilde’s Strawberry Patch pattern by Bendy Stitchy Designs from TyraLa Brebis Light Alpaca in the Dogwood Berry colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skeinKlart “I’m Flying” Cross Stitch Kit from LoriBerroco Local Yarn Store Day 2019 Pattern BookletUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Silk DK in the Enlightened colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skeinModa Dea Sassy Stripes DK in the Stormy colourway - 2 skeins from Tricia - 1 winner will win both skeins*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime20*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-September and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeks - Eileen from Ohio asks:C.C. with all the sock patterns you create, outside of the special Ginger Twist or Yarn Crawl socks, have you ever thought of doing top down sock patterns?Originally asked/answered in 2015Misc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A PatronEach week, we create a list on Bookshop of all the books we talk about in that week's episode. Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you purchase a book from our list, we earn a commission & local, independent bookstores also earn money from your purchase.~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGGKCS -~ our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube~ our Facebook page~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com~ on Apple Podcasts~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Happy 9th Birthday Wyatt! Slippers on US7 (4.5mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Everglade Heather, Semolina, & Orange colourwaysProject bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #26 on US6 (4mm), Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway & Patons UK Fab DK in the Pebble colourwayStash Dash ~ 1,561m / 1,500mFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 9:55Dami - ~Rose bookmarkProject bag by Fat Cat CreatesNeedle Minder from SewHappyMailBristolSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesC.C. - ~Pusheen #3Notions Pouch by Purlgurl Buttons~FO! Hilde’s Strawberry Patch by Bendy Stitchy Designs#bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakes~Cats and Mandalas - February by Kitty and Me DesignsProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesStash Dash ~ 5,373 / 13,000 sts~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcherySnipattie from cattycrosstitchesUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 715,600 / 265,824 sts complete5.869% complete2 / 60 pages completeStash Dash ~ 8,200 / 18,000 sts~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~Untamed by Glennon Doyle~They/Them pronouns pin~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for July here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - Winners announcedJuly / August / September 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Untamed by Glennon Doyle - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~After the End by Clare Mackintosh - C.C. finished reading~Detective D.D. Warren Series by Lisa Gardner - C.C. finished reading Book 10~Miracle Creek by Angie Kim - C.C. finished reading~Three Mages and a Margarita (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #1) by Annette Marie - C.C. finished reading~The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert - C.C. is reading~Whitechapel - finished watching Series~Paradox - watching mini-series~Frasier - finished rewatching series~Warehouse 13 - rewatching Season 1~Psych - rewatching Season 2~Cabin Fever~The 100 - watching Season 7~Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - watching Season 7~Blindspot - watching Season 5~Good Witch - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Unlocking Us With Brené Brown~Evolving Faith podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify PlaylistsJune / July / August Summertime & the Living is Easy AL AL -*Runs from 1-June through 31-August*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to summertime*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-June and finished no later than 31-August*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHilde’s Strawberry Patch pattern by Bendy Stitchy Designs from Tyra (ravendiva)La Brebis Light Alpaca in the Dogwood Berry colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skeinKlart “I’m Flying” Cross Stitch Kit from Lori (Lavisa)Berroco Local Yarn Store Day 2019 Pattern BookletUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Silk DK in the Enlightened colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skeinModa Dea Sassy Stripes DK in the Stormy colourway - 2 skeins from Tricia (pazscott) - 1 winner will win both skeins*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime20*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-September and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Diana (CraftyMom2010) from Texas asks:How do you start your cross stitch? Do you have any tips for cross stitch beginners?Misc. - ~Episode 404 will be recorded on Wednesday, 8-July-2020, & will go live on Thursday, 9-July-2020.~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodles~ on Animal Crossing SW-1703-9041-9529Pink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Crafting!

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Noah’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See project page for colourwaysProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Marker from Tilting Planet~Happy 12th Birthday Lola! Slippers on US5 (3.75mm) & US7 (4.5mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Peapod, Creme Brulee, & Conch colourwaysProject bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Inner Peace Shawl on US4 (3.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Snug in the Supernatural colourway & Suburban Stitcher Sock in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park colourway~2020 Preemie Hat #23 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby in the Princess Pebbles colourway & Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourwayStash Dash ~ 1,121.9m / 1,500mFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 10:54Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignProject bag by Fat Cat CreatesNeedle Minder from SewHappyMailBristolSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesC.C. - ~My Christmas List by Silver Creek SamplersProject Bag from The 805 StitcherSnipattie from cattycrosstitches~Pusheen #3Notions Pouch by Purlgurl Buttons~Hilde’s Strawberry Patch by Bendy Stitchy Designs#bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakesProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesStash Dash ~ 2,820 / 20,000 sts~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcherySnipattie from cattycrosstitchesUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 711,400 / 265,824 sts complete4.289% complete2 / 60 pages completeStash Dash ~ 4,000 / 18,000 sts~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Fabric from Be Stitch Me~Knitted Stitch Pride Pins~Goodies from Honeyberry Studios~Embroidery kit from 55tree~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for June here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~The Dobe Ju/’hoansi by Richard B. Lee - Dami finished reading~The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov - Dami finished reading~Hamlet by Shakespeare - Dami finished reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess - C.C. is reading~Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly - C.C. finished reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert - C.C. finished reading~Cormoran Strike Series - C.C. finished reading Book 4~Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton - C.C. finished reading~Detective D.D. Warren Series by Lisa Gardner - C.C. is reading Book 7~Movies - Just Mercy~The Umbrella Academy - finished rewatching Season 1~Frasier - rewatching Season 9~Psych - rewatching Season 1~Cabin Fever~The 100 - watching Season 7~Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - watching Season 7~Blindspot - watching Season 5~Good Witch - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Unlocking Us With Brené Brown~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistJune / July / August Summertime & the Living is Easy AL AL -*Runs from 1-June through 31-August*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to summertime*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-June and finished no later than 31-August*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHilde’s Strawberry Patch pattern by Bendy Stitchy Designs from Tyra (ravendiva)La Brebis Light Alpaca in the Dogwood Berry colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skeinKlart “I’m Flying” Cross Stitch Kit from Lori (Lavisa)Berroco Local Yarn Store Day 2019 Pattern BookletUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Silk DK in the Enlightened colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skeinModa Dea Sassy Stripes DK in the Stormy colourway - 2 skeins from Tricia (pazscott) - 1 winner will win both skeins*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime20*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-September and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Jane (JanieB) from the UK asks:If you were to open a yarn store what would it be like? The yarns, the layout, classes, knit nights, kitty -knitty-nights, pink purl hand dyed yarn ranges, name of the store…400th Episode Giveaways - Enter to win in our Ravelry group.~from Soundview Fiber Mill - 2 giveaways: 2 skeins of yarn and 2 bumps of roving~from Knit Crate - 2 skeins of 2-ply superwash undyed sock yarn (fingering weight, 399 yd / 365 m, 100g) & Kool-Aid to dye it with~cross stitch - 2 Floss Holders & Cross Stitch Planner from Lori (Lavisa)~from us, JavaPurl Designs - all 10 of our eBooksMisc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodles~ on Animal Crossing SW-1703-9041-9529Pink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Jeremy’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See my Ravelry project page for the colourwaysProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Markers from Ann Tudor & Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #18 on US6 (4mm), Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway & Patons North America Kroy Socks in the Grey Brown Marl colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 8:32Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignProject bag by Fat Cat CreatesC.C. - ~FO! - Delivering the Coffee Beans by Homespun Elegance~Pusheen #3Notions Pouch by Purlgurl Buttons~Olga by Plum Street SamplersProject bag from Stitch Toolbox~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Kitty Painting from Honeyberry Studios~Bracelet and stitch markers from Pandia's Jewels~Patterns from Michelle Bendy Stitchy Destash~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for May here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - Dami is reading~The Dobe Ju/’hoansi by Richard B. Lee - Dami is reading~The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov - Dami is reading~Hamlet by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Max Revere Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Books 3-4 & is reading Book 5~Detective D.D. Warren Series by Lisa Gardner - C.C. finished reading Book 6~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 20~Movies - Toy Story 4~Silent Witness - watching Series 22~911 - finished watching Season 1 & watching Season 2~Frasier - finished rewatching Season 5~Cabin Fever~The Masked Singer - watching Season 3~The Blacklist - watching Season 7~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - Season 1 finale~Supergirl - watching Season 5~Good Witch - watching Season 6~Outlander - watching Season 5~Whose Line Is It Anyway? - watching Season 15~The Flash - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Katy (knittyvankat) from Canada asks:For Dami - if you could go on a vacation on MJN air, who would you want to come with you, and where would you go?For CC - if you could have tea in the Tardis, which Doctor would you want to have tea with and where in time would you go with them?Originally asked/answered in 2015Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. 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Recorded on April 3, 2019 Book Talk begins at 36.40 Our 2019 Colorwork KAL will continue until May 15, 2019.  Come join the conversation on the Chatter Thread, and post your finished objects on the FOs thread.     We are giving away a copy of the Frost Heaves Cowl by Bronwyn the Brave.  Comment on the thread to be entered to win.  The contest will end on April 20.  Bronwyn has also  set up a coupon code for $2 off the Frost Heaves pattern: THELONGWINTER, and says “It’s a nod to the Laura Ingalls Wilder book, not to mention this crazy winter we’ve had.”   KNITTING Tracie has finished 1.  a few Knitted Knockers in Cascade Pima Cotton, CoBaSi and Fibra Natura Radiant Cotton 2.  Little Unicorn by Lorraine Pistorio in Berocco Elements in 4937 Bismuth, James C Brett Twinkle Fashion DK, etc 3.  Gnome de Plume MKAL   Barb has finished 1.  Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Twist Sock in the Grey Heather color way 2.  Sally Stripe Scarf by Tara Miller using Cloudborn Sprightly in the Black, Orange and Yellow color ways. 3.  Vanilla socks using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in Grunge   Tracie continues to work on: 1.  Judah Cardigan by Juliana Lustenader in Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic in Spruce 2.  Confetti by Veera Valimaki in Anzula Nebula in Lottie and Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Multi in Rockaway 3.  Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns 4.  Jewel Box Cowl in Stunning String Studios Stunning Superwash in Jewel Box minis colorway 5.  Sand Layers by Lisa Hannes in January Yarns Staple Sock in Lucky and Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in Acapandemonium Barb is continuing to work on 1.  Fox Paws by Xandy Peters, using a Craftsy Fox Paws Kit (utilizing Clouborn Highland Sport)  in the Winter Sky color combination.   2. Shetland Peerie Mittens MKAL by Kathy Lewiniski, using Knit Picks Palette in the Pimento, Blush, Grey and White colorways 3.  Christmas Vanilla Socks, using The Yarn Jar Shop sock yarn in The Grinch colorway 4.  Gnome de Plume MKAL by Sarah Schira using scrap yarn 5.  Knitted Knockers, using Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK 6.  Her 8th Stashbusting Helix hat in DK yarn scraps     She has cast on: 1.  April's socks for The Fifth Annual Desert Vista Dyeworks Monthly Sock Club, using  Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Tea for Two colorway   BOOKS   Tracie has finished: 1.  The View from Penthouse B by Elinor Lipman 2. Winterkill (Joe Pickett, #3) by C.J. Box   Barb has finished 1.  The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides - she thought it was pretty good until the completely improbable ending. 2.  Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou - Barb HIGHLY recommends this book! 3.  The River by Peter Heller - Barb recommends this good book. 4.  The Blissfully Dead (Detective Patrick Lennon #2) by Mark Edwards and Louise Voss - a good quick read.   Tracie is currently reading: 1.  Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg 2.  Holding by Graham Norton   Barb is currently reading: 1.  Tear Me Apart by J.T. Ellison 2.  Beshert by Erin Gordon Tracie discussed the effects of plastic trash on the environment and recycling.  2 websites she found interesting are: 1. Plastic recycling waste/ocean trash - National Geographic 2.  Recycling Crisis - The Week        

Recorded on March 17, 2019 Book Starts at 35:30 Recorded Sunday, March 17, 2019   Our 2019 Colorwork KAL will continue until May 15, 2019.  Come join the conversation on the Chatter Thread, and post your finished objects on the FOs thread.   We announce the winner of BostonJen’s new shawl pattern, Go with the Flow, at the end of this episode.   We are giving away a copy of the Frost Heaves Cowl by Bronwyn the Brave.  Comment on the thread to be entered to win.  The contest will end on April 20.  Bronwyn has also  set up a coupon code for $2 off the Frost Heaves pattern: THELONGWINTER, and says “It’s a nod to the Laura Ingalls Wilder book, not to mention this crazy winter we’ve had.”   KNITTING Barb has finished Mother Bear #155 & 156 Helix Hat #8 by Jessica Rose Vanilla Socks using DVD Viso in Rainbow Pantsuit.   Frost Heaves Cowl by Bronwyn the Brave, using Malabrigo Rios in the Azures color way   Tracie has finished a few Knitted Knockers in Cascade Pima Cotton, CoBaSi and Fibra Natura Radiant Cotton Knit Mermaid Doll by Lorraine Pistorio in Berocco Elements in 4937 Bismuth, James C Brett Twinkle Fashion DK, etc Zephyr #2 by Celia McAdam Cahill in Elemental Affects Cormo Sport in Cypress Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig in Fyberspates Scrumptious 4-ply Sport in Amethyst Frost Heaves Cowl by Bronwyn Hahn in Cedar House Yarns Old Growth Worsted in the Rhododendron colorway Eole by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne in Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby Fair Isle Effect DK   Barb is continuing to work on Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Twist Sock in the Grey Heather color way Fox Paws by Xandy Peters, using a Craftsy Fox Paws Kit (utilizing Clouborn Highland Sport)  in the Winter Sky color combination.   Shetland Peerie Mittens MKAL by Kathy Lewiniski, using Knit Picks Palette in the Pimento, Blush, Grey and White colorways Vanilla Socks using DVD Viso in Rainbow Pantsuit.   She has cast on Vanilla socks using DVD Viso in Grunge Sally Stripe Scarf by Tara Miller using Cloudborn Sprightly in the Black, Orange and Yellow color ways. Gnome de Plume MKAL by Sarah Schira using scrap yarn Knockers   Tracie has cast on Judah Cardigan by Juliana Lustenader in Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic in Spruce Little Unicorn by Lorraine Pistorio in Berocco Elements in 4937 Bismuth, James C Brett Twinkle Fashion DK, etc Confetti by Veera Valimaki in Anzula Nebula in Lottie and Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Multi in Rockaway Gnome de Plume MKAL   She continues to work on Jewel Box Cowl in Stunning String Studios Stunning Superwash in Jewel Box minis colorway Sand Layers by Lisa Hannes in January Yarns Staple Sock in Lucky and Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in Acapandemonium Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54   BOOKS Tracie and Barb both recommend Duped:  Double Lives, False Identities, and the Con Man I Almost Married by Abby Ellin   Barb recommends: Braving It: A Father, a Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the Alaskan Wild by James Campbell Behind the Scenes at the Museum: a novel by Kate Atkinson Educated by Tara Westover Strong Ending: a Journey from Combat to Comedy by Audible Originals   Barb does not recommend Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris   Tracie thought the following were just okay: The Dark Heart: A True Story of Greed, Murder, and an Unlikely Investigator by Joakim Palmkvist Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen   Tracie recommends: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou Creepy Crawling: Charles Manson and the Many Lives of America's Most Infamous Family by Jeffrey Melnick   Tracie recommends Line of Duty on Acorn and Netflix Bondi Rescue on Netflix Leaving Neverland on HBO

  Recorded February 7, 2019 Book Talk starts at 35:45 Our 2019 Colorwork KAL has begun and will continue until May 15, 2019.  Come join the conversation on the Chatter Thread, and post your finished objects on the FOs thread. We are giving away a copy of BostonJen’s new shawl pattern, Go with the Flow - comment on the thread to be entered to win.  The contest will end March 15. We talked a little bit about inclusiveness in the Fiber Community.  Me and White Supremacy workbook by Laaya Saad  If you’d like to follow Paula Emmons-Fuessle’s updates about her battle with ovarian cancer and leave her a message,  you can do so here. We will be at Stitches West - February 21-24, Santa Clara Convention Center.  If you see us around the marketplace or bar area, come say hi!  Or come to the meet-up at Hyatt Bar Saturday afternoon. KNITTING Tracie has finished 1 Knitted Knocker, plus retro-fitted all my 2019 knockers so far with Cascade Ultra Pima rainbow yarn on the backs First Impressions Shawl by Brenda Castiel in Greenwood Fiberworks Simply Sock in the Arizona colorway   Barb has finished: Mother Bear #153 & 154 Winter Dreamer hat by whiletheyplay designs, using MistiAlpace Chunky in the Pewter colorway Hazelnut Socks by Helen Stewart, using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Freud’s Dream color way - 1st pair for the #fifthannualdesertvistadyeworksmonthlysockclub.   Tracie cast on: Jewel Box Cowl in Stunning String Studios Stunning Superwash in Jewel Box minis colorway   Tracie is working on: Sand Layers by Lisa Hannes in January Yarns Staple Sock in Lucky and Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in Acapandemonium Zephyr cardigan #2 by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Elemental Effects Cormo Sport in the Cypress colorway Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 Mermaid Dolls by Lorraine Pistorio using Berroco Elements in 4973 Bismuth, and other yarns   Barb is working on: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Twist Sock in the Grey Heather color way Fox Paws by Xandy Peters, using a Craftsy Fox Paws Kit (utilizing Clouborn Highland Sport)  in the Winter Sky color combination.   Shetland Peerie Mittens MKAL by Kathy Lewiniski, using Knit Picks Palette in the Pimento, Blush, Grey and White colorways   Cast-on Helix Hat #8 by Jessica Rose Vanilla Socks using DVD Viso in Rainbow Pantsuit.     BOOKS Tracie has finished:  Pretend I'm Dead by Jen Beagin - this one was okay Friends Like These by Sarah Alderson - juicy little thriller! The Stranger in Our Home by Sophie Draper - thumbs down Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty - excellent!  Tracie and Barb will discuss this book on the next episode   Barb has finished: The House of Unexpected Sisters (The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agancy #18) by Alexander McCall Smith - Barb recommends A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley - Barb highly recommends   Tracie is reading:  The Dark Heart: A True Story of Greed, Murder, and an Unlikely Investigator by Joakim Palmkvist Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins   Barb is currently reading: Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris Nine Perfect Lives by Liane Moriarty

Recorded on January 24, 2019 Winners for our Sweater KAL are announced at the end of the podcast, after ThumbsUp/ThumbsDown.  The winner of Helen Stewart's book, The Shawl Society, Season 1 is announced also. Our 2019 Colorwork KAL will start on February 1, 2019, and will go until May 15, 2019.  Come join the Chatter Thread and make your plans... KNITTING Barb’s FOs 1.  Mother Bear #152 2.  Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist 3.  Big Sister cardigan by Hinterm Stein, using Cascade Pacific in the Dark Blue colorway 4.  Whinstone Hat #3 by Chrissy Graham, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor color way.   Tracie’s FOs 1.  Pinch Hat by Cecily Glowik-MacDonald in arkaik fibers swanky aran in Jealous Sea - she didn't like the finished product, so she ribbed it out and made a Pussyhat! 2.  Pony Tail Hat by Knikki Knits, using purple spirit Yarn 3.  Rib-a-Roni hat by Jane Tanner using spirit yarn in gold and purple 4.  Simonside Hat by Katya Frankle, using Big twist Yarns Premium Hombres 5.  Golden Gate Bridge Hat by Sophie Kurnik in blue and yellow for Will's friend   Barb is working on: 1.  Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Twist Sock in the Grey Heather color way 2.  Hazelnut Socks by Helen Stewart, using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Freud’s Dream color way - 1st pair for the #fifthannualdesertvistadyeworksmonthlysockclub.   Barb has cast on: 1.  Fox Paws by Xandy Peters, using a Craftsy Fox Paws Kit (utilizing Clouborn Highland Sport)  in the Winter Sky color combination.   2.  Shetland Peerie Mittens MKAL by Kathy Lewiniski, using Knit Picks Palette in the Pimento, Blush, Grey and White colorways 3.  Winter Dreamer Hat by Whiletheyplay Designs, using Misti Alpaca Chunky in the Pewter colorway   Tracie is working on: 1.  Sand Layers by Lisa Hannes in January Yarns Staple Sock in Lucky and Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in Acapandemonium 2.  Zephyr cardigan #2 by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Elemental Effects Cormo Sport in the Cypress colorway 3. Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns 4.  Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 Tracie has cast on: 1.  First Impressions Shawl by Brenda Castiel in Greenwood Fiberworks Simply Sock in the Arizona colorway 2.  Mermaid Dolls by Lorraine Pistorio using Berroco Elements in 4973 Bismuth, and other yarns She hasn't touched: 1.  Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, using Fiberspates Scrumptious 4-ply Sport in the Amethyst colorway   BOOKS Barb has finished: 1.  Into the Abyss:  How a Deadly Plane Crash Changed the Lives of a Pilot, a Politician, a Criminal and a Cop by Carol Shaben - Barb gives it a Thumbs Up! 2.  Under Cover of the Night by Diane Fanning - Thumbs sideways 3.  Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen = Thumbs Up!     Tracie has finished: 1.  Blind Faith by Joe McGuinness - Thumbs Up! 2.  The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld - Thumbs up 3.  The Last Days of August by Jon Ronson - Thumbs Up 4.  Blood and Money: The Classic True Story of Murder, Passion and Power by Thomas Thompson   Barb is currently reading: 1.  The House of Unexpected Sisters (The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agancy #18) by Alexander McCall Smith 1.  A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley   Tracie is reading: 1.  Pretend I'm Dead by Jen Beagin

Recorded on January 5, 2019   Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing.  Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread.  Our very lively Chatter thread is here.  And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here!  You have until January 15, 2019 to post your FO picture. You can enter to win an autographed copy of The Shawl Society Season 1 by Helen Stewart by going to our Ravelry group here and entering the contest.  It is available on Amazon in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia.  Here in the U.S., it is $13.88 - you can buy it here!  The contest ends on January 15, 2019.     KNITTING   Barb’s FOs Mother Bear #151 Hopcott Mitts test knit for Chrissy Graham, using Berroco Vintage in a blue-green colorway Bankhead Hat #7 by Susie Gorlay, using leftover Berroco Vintage - teal blue and forest brown   Tracie’s FOs 3 More Never Not Gnomings Rib-a-Roni in Classic Elite Yarns Water Lily in the Woodbine colorway 1 Knitted Knocker in CoBaSi Plus Galactic Hat/Rikke Hat Barb is working on: Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist Big Sister cardigan by Hinterm Stein, using Cascade Pacific in the Dark Blue colorway Elizabeth Doherty's Provisional Cast-On Video   And has cast on: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Twist Sock in the Grey Heather color way Hazelnut Socks by Helen Stewart, using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Freud’s Dream color way - 1st pair for the #fifthannualdesertvistadyeworksmonthlysockclub. Whinstone Hat #3 by Chrissy Graham, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor color way.   Tracie has cast on: Pinch Hat by Cecily Glowik-MacDonald in arkaik fibers swanky aran in Jealous Sea   And is working On: Sand Layers by Lisa Hannes in January Yarns Staple Sock in Lucky and Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in Acapandemonium Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, using Fiberspates Scrumptious 4-ply Sport in the Amethyst colorway Zephyr cardigan #2 by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Elemental Effects Cormo Sport in the Cypress colorway     BOOKS Barb highly recommends: Ohio by Stephen Markley Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman  Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan  North of Normal: A Memoir of My Wilderness Childhood, My Unusual Family, and How I Survived Both by Cea Sunshine Person Barb is currently reading Into the Abyss:  How a Deadly Plane Crash Changed the Lives of a Pilot, a Politician, a Criminal and a Cop by Carol Shaben Under Cover of the Night by Diane Fanning Tracie highly recommends: Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson Tinsel: A Search for America's Christmas Present by Hank Stuever Eleanor Olyphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman - 5 stars! To the Bridge: A True Story of Motherhood and Murder by Nancy Rommelman   She does not recommend: Keep Her Safe by Sophie Hannah   Tracie is reading: Blind Faith by Joe McGuinness

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 144 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week  Off the Needles   Paintbox Socks Yarn: Paintbox Sock yarn in the Fairisle Storybook colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) 234 meters Tennessee Socks   Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Deep End colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 250 meters   Dan’s Slate Socks Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 10.5 inch leg and foot- 334.4 meters   Parallel Bars Shawl Pattern: Parallel Bars by Annaboo's House (4 pound crochet pattern available on Etsy) Yarn: Quince & Co Tern (75% wool, 25% silk) fingering weight yarn in the Rose Quartz colorway Hook: 4.5 mm 606 meters Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn (4 rounds) + Cloudborn Highland Superwash Sock Twist Yarn in the Grey Heather colorway Hook: D 3.25 mm Made 76 hexagons done but didn't use them all. Instructions on how to make half hexagons & half hexagons with a point  1672.3 meters   2018 Stash Dash Projects: 21,004 meters total in 45 projects   Breakdown 22 Knit | 23 crochet 14 things I plan to keep, 20 gifts, 11 TBD 4 items over 1000 meters- 2 items over 900 meters each. Total for these large projects was almost 10k Comparison to previous years 2017 Stash Dash Projects: 6,888 Meters in 19 projects 2016 Stash Dash Projects -- 11,351 meters in 40 projects     On the Needles   Dan's Rafa's Hat Pattern: Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli (free) Yarn: Swan's Island Sterling Collection Worsted Weight in the Celestine Colorway 85% organic merino, 15% alpaca Needles: US 5 Size Small- 96 st cast on   Rainbow Frankenstein Socks Yarn: Scraps of fingering weight (mostly Patons Kroy) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 1x1 twisted rib for top. Brainstorming Henry's Bunny- free knit pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner that I saw at Haus of Yarn in Nashville. My niece Millie asked for another bunny for Christmas Toys for the nephews Pikachu (crochet), Winter Soldier (crochet) from Captain America, Rocket the Raccoon & Baby Groot   From the Armchair Watching Videos from Sarah on the Imagined Landscapes YouTube Channel Watched the first podcast episode from Cori's Irockits YouTube Channel Watching Season 4 of Better Call Saul Listening to Better Call Saul Insider Podcast   Knitting in Passing   I shared two quick stores from knitting in Nashville. In My Travels   I'll share some more details of our Knoxville, Bristol, Nashville trip next time, but I did love meeting Amanda and shopping at Haus of Yarn in Nashville. Thanks Meg for the recommendations for other things to see in Nashville. I purchased yarn from Teeny Button Studio- 2 skeins of BFL fingering + mini skein (partly because their sample for Andrea Mowry's Thaliah shawl was beautiful). I also got a beautiful project bag.     KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. September Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns     Pigskin Party Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.   Details Discussed on This Episode: Reviewed the Rules Sponsors (to date)- check them out- stock up on goodies that will earn you more points Monday Night Scavenger Hunt is going to happen each week again this season! September Interception- details announce. Will posted in the group soon. Check out Coupon Codes generously posted by our sponsors- there are 12 already!   Events   2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.   VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show- Friday 10/19 NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA   On a Happy Note I was gifted some "My Favorite Murder" podcast stuff from Dan Facetiming with my 6 year old niece Millie at work the other day Labor Day weekend ahead!   Quote of the Week “Passions weaken, but habits strengthen, with age, and it is the great task of youth to set the current of habit and to form the tastes which are most productive of happiness in life.”   -- William Edward Hartpole Lecky, The Map of Life     ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!    

For full show notes please check out my website.   Thank you for tuning in to Episode 143 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles     DK + Fingering Shawl Design Prototype   Yarn: 1 skein of DK (charcoal), 1 skein of fingering (plum) Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Top Down crescent shaped shawl. DK (gray) always in garter. Fingering weight plum colored yarn always in stockinette. Sometimes with lace border. Short rows are done in the fingering section 560 meters  Landscape Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy stripes in the Landscape Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams 273.6 meters   Laura's Socks that Rock Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight (colorway unknown) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 299.7 meters    Dawn to Dusk Shawl #3 Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (free crochet pattern) Hook: H 5.0mm Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Pegasus colorway (purple, peach, cream, green) 495.9 meters   Christmas Stockings x2 Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Completed 2 stockings for my Mom's cousin who requested them for her grandchildren. finishing always takes longer than I remember it will. Meters: 458 and 444 meters      Ninilchik Swoncho  Pattern: Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Needles: US 4 & 6 Yarn: Cloudborne DK, Fiberstory DK + Gale's Art Super Star DK Lengthened the sweater and added short rows to the back. Project page by KnitWit50 on how to have a better transition between stockinette and ribbing using instructions from the Tech Knitter Blog Post. It really does look much cleaner and evens out the knit stitches that trail down into the ribbing       Large Granny Square Blanket Hook: C yarn 3x4 layout. Inspiration: BetsyMakes Project Yarn: leftovers and mini skeins (fingering weight yarn) 3603.9 meters     Stash Dash Total: 17,906.5 meters  in 37 projects.   Next time I record will be after 8/27 and Stash Dash will be over!     On the Needles     Dan’s Slate Socks Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Paintbox Socks Yarn: Paintbox Sock yarn in the Fairisle Storybook colorway Pattern: TBD Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Construction Zone Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm Adding length by crocheting along the bottom with charcoal fingering weight yarn.     Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm Only 4 rounds of color Bought Cloudborn Highland Superwash Sock Twist Yarn from Craftsy- SW Fingering in the Grey Heather colorway (6, 50 gram skeins) 76 hexagons done. Instructions on how to make half hexagons     Brainstorming Vacation knitting planning!   From the Armchair Enjoying watching Making it on NBC   Crafty Adventures Mom machine sewed sleeves on a store bought cardigan for me to lengthen. I cuffed them and sewed by hand to finish them up. Quick, poolside project!   KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. August post is up July winner announced Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns   The Splash Pad Party KAL     Prize winners announced! Thanks again to all of our awesome sponsors for making this possible!     Pro Shop Sponsors   AdoreKnit Celestial Sews Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works Just Run Knit Designs Knit Circus Yarns Knit Style Yarns Knits4comfort Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Love Bird Lane Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Prairie Bag Works A Simple Homestead Stitched by Jessalu Sunsoaked Yarns Twisted Owl Fiber Studio Yarnandewe YumiYarns Snack Shack Be Ewe Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs & Good Stuff Crafts Daizie Knits Heddi Craft Designs Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knit-by-Bit Designs Knitty by Nature Shop Progress Keepers by Meliabella Mrs U Makes Remade by Hand V Yarn Windswept Designs     Pigskin Party Starts September 6th! Interested in sponsoring? As of this post, there are 10 Pro Shop Sponsor spots available. All sponsors must commit by 9/1 by filling out this form. I'll then email you with details. Need more information click here Events 2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.   VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA Ask Me Anything   This time I answered a question from shateenamanda about resources for designers. I mentioned this book (which I haven't read yet). Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns by Kate Atherly. I also highly recommend paying a tech editor   On a Happy Note Our nephews Will and Oisin came for the weekend for their birthday sleepover and we had a blast. Pool Days! I had a sleep study done. Can't wait to find out more. Refocused on my healthy habits! Down 7 pounds since June thanks to healthy eating and prioritizing moving my body. Visited my niece Hattie to take her 6 month photos!   Quote of the Week If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present... gratefully.   -Maya Angelou   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!