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An episode that really pulls at the threads!Here's what's in store for today's episode: * In today's episode, we're joined by special guest Hunter Hammersen, a self-proclaimed weirdo who traded grad school for the cozy world of knitting patterns!* Hunter realized, in true autistic style, that following others' instructions wasn't for her. So, she began creating her own designs and writing patterns—a perfect fit for the world of knitting!* Our special guest kicks things off by sharing how knitting beautifully combines a stim, a special interest, and a sensory experience—making it a truly delightful and engaging activity!* Knitting offers a socially acceptable way to stim while also serving as a shared interest that can help you connect with fellow autistic knitting enthusiasts.* The beauty of knitting lies in its wonderfully literal nature—turning yarn and two sticks into something tangible, like a sweater—while seamlessly engaging autistic bottom-up processing.* We dive into yarn stashes and explore how it's totally possible to form an emotional attachment to your yarn—each skein holding its own special meaning!* As a natural-born, bottom-up processor, you're able to notice the details that others might miss—like distinguishing a soft, high-quality yarn from a scratchy one you might find at Joann Fabrics.* We discuss how knitting can serve as a powerful form of regulation, helping to soothe and center the mind while providing a sense of control and calm.* Our hosts and Hunter dive into the diverse types and textures of yarn, sharing tips on how to choose the perfect one to suit your sensory needs.* We also explore the connection between knitting and social justice, discussing how politics are deeply intertwined (no pun intended) within the craft.* Finally, we highlight the therapeutic benefits of knitting, from its calming effects and sensory satisfaction to its role in fostering community and driving social change.About Hunter HammersenHunter Hammersen is a self-described weirdo who dropped out of grad school (ABD in the history of science and medicine) to run off and write knitting patterns. “Because somehow when I was in school I thought 'I should take up knitting, that seems soothing,' then realized I could not stand following other people's instructions and so started making up things of my own, and then started writing my own patterns when folks liked what I made. Then I turned it into a business. Because I realized I could run that business at home in my pajamas and never ever ever have to teach an 8:30am history class to a room full of undergrads who do not want to be there.”In the fifteen years since she started doing this, she has written and published a dozen books, wrote hundreds and hundreds of patterns, and built up an audience of knitters. These days they hang out on Patreon and she teaches them about whatever new thing catches her interest. Knitting patterns yes, but lately she's been branching out into other things too.“I am the flavor of autistic where I have a lot of sensory issues. If my clothes are wrong, I want you to die. If I have to touch the wrong texture, the world will end. And knitting is wonderful because whatever your version of a good texture is, you can put it on your hands. And then you get to wiggle your hands around in these lovely little repetitive movements. And you can do it in public with relatively little social difficulty. ” - Hunter Hammersen“I like these levels better than the ones in the DSM. Level one is just knitting 10 to 12 hours a week. Level two, making your own yarn. Level three, raising sheep. These are levels that I can live with.” - Angela“Knitting is a really nice little bridge to get a tiny bit more in your body, because it's this thing that you're doing with your hands and you get to touch it and you get to sit there and pet it and it's this soft, fuzzy, wonderful thing. And it helps if I am feeling particularly scattered or particularly outraged.” - Hunter HammersenIn this episode, we delve into the unique ways knitting can benefit autistic people, exploring how it supports sensory needs, executive functioning, and self-expression. We discuss autism-friendly approaches to organizing your knitting projects, the challenges of starting and completing patterns, and how creating personalized knitting systems can foster stability and joy. Thanks for tuning in! Share your thoughts in the comments and use #AutisticCultureCatch to connect with fellow listeners on social media. What resonated with you about this discussion? Let us know!Show Notes:Website: https://tinynonsense.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HunterHammersenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/tinynonsenseRelated Shows:Questlove is AutisticReady for a paradigm shift that empowers Autistics? Help spread the news!Follow us on InstagramFind us on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLearn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPPJoin Matt's Autistic Connections Facebook GroupLearn more about Angela at AngelaKingdon.com Angela's social media: Twitter and TikTokOur Autism-affirming merch shop This is a public episode. 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Episode 150! 6th Anniversary! October 10, 2024 On the Needles 1:05 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower   OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Destination Yarn Postcard in Yosemite   Fall SHaGS by Sarah Jordan, Fibernymph DyeWorks Mountain Tweed BFL in A Game for All Seasons (pumpkin contrast, pink/purple/blue/red/orange/green stripes, Simultaneous Heel Flap and Gusset Socks)-- DONE!!    Peace and Joy socks by KnittenKristen, Gauge DyeWorks Trifecta Fingering in Jack o'lantern with pumpkin mini   Fleetwood sweater by Tanis Lavallee, Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient   Islesburgh Toorie by The Doull Family, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift (ink, sherbert pink, pumpkin, purple, parma gentian   Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Elixir (2010! Carpe yarnem!) On the Easel 18:35 Seascape gift Calendar of favorite things Field Guides–collectibles! Cloud studies On the Table 23:24 miso sweet potato and broccoli bowl – smitten kitchen    Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Tofu and Gochujang Butter   Carolina Gelen's Butter Beans Alla Vodka   Cabbage Stir-fry with peanut butter  from DALS Leek & Cheddar scone (underbaked) Smoothies for the heat Broccoli with Beef–premarinated the beef with corn starch slurry Veg protein bread–which I do NOT recommend. On the Nightstand 34:21 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer  Bundt Instrument by Nancy Warren (audio)  The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier  Bright Sword by Lev Grossman  State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz (audio)    When the Killing's Done by T.C. Boyle The Hunter by Tana French Virgil Wander by Leif Enger   On Reflection 58:50   Needles 43 projects last year and only at 24 this year? Lots of gnomes, goodly amount of gifts.  More process/KALs?  But some super happy making sweaters (ilha, gridlines, 3 summer tops) Dark Academia got most likes   Cortney loved: Monica's Bay Area Yarn Crawl coverage, the Explicate Hat by Hunter Hammersen, Coloring Book Raglan by Aimeeshermakes, and Dark Academia sweater by River Road Knits.   Easel Sheep butter mold from last year anni episode Bird and pb London one: big ben, fox, typewriter, pretzel, wine   Cortney is happy with these creations: last summer's bird prize, annual Gouachevember, tiny typewriter for the SFPL tiny art show.   Table Full veg! No kids!   Cortney noticed: how the podcast continues to ignite cooking projects, be they low-sodium, less meat, more mushrooms.   nightstand 125 books!  +41 last year pre-anniversary Audio, foreign, cant keep away from challenges Sue grafton! Christmas/holiday books Better idea what's going to annoy me even if i cant keep away from it Fresh water for flowers by Valerie Perrin I cheerfully refuse by leif enger Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez   Cortney finally figured out: her genre of choice! Environmenal/eco fiction!! Where the environment IS a character, or an important feature. Books like: The Light Pirate by Lucy Brooks-Dalton and I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger. Also, alway happy to read a well-written romance or witchy story.

This week's episode is sponsored by:   Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.       Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices     Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!       On the Needles: (0:39) Gigi worked on the Bundi cardigan and cast on the sleeves and got to Thr first increase  Jasmin finished the Cambridge cardigan in Oink Pigments “Bees Knees”, and blocked it. Gigi has enough socks to last her a winter, and mentions Hunter Hammersen's Curiosity Cabinet Jasmin cast on Genevieve's Frost Yarns Hearthstone pullover. Now with added sequins! Inspiration photo Kenra hair spray Gigi finished a pair of tube socks for Genevieve Patons Kroy and cast on another pair of tube socks for Genevieve  Gigi finished one Regia Fluoromania neon socks for Jasmin and cast on the second  She cast on a Regia sock for Andrew  Jasmin is working on Sam's Gramps cardigan from Tincan Knits in Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted Jasmin & Lady Dye Diane are co-hosting a KAL! The Sea Glass Pullover (in DK). Casting on Saturday, Mar 12, 2022!   Events:(29:29)   Stitches West 2022, Sacramento CA (March 3-6, 2022) Digital COVID19 Vaccine Record website VAXYES   Mother Knows Best:(33:54) Languishing and Flourishing (NY times) Knits in space (41:30) Wainwright Walks  Coast to Coast / Apple TV 200 mile trek coast to coast, ending at Robin Hood's bay    Knits in Space:(48:43) The Golden Thread  How Fabric changed History  1969 space suits cost between 100k and 250 k, made by Playtex seamstresses    Straw into Gold:(47:47) Plying deep stash Crown Mountain   And Sew On: (48:31) Gigi set up a hand sewing station. Craft Tray , supplies, sunshine on the back porch. Need a pocket on pedal pushers for phone

In this episode, the ladies dive deep into a controversial topic and share their thoughts on 'getting inspiration' or 'stealing' from indie designers and small businesses. Do give this episode a listen and share your thoughts on when and where we should draw the line. Thanks to our sponsors: Arnall-Culliford Knitwear Become more adventurous in your knitting with Arnall-Culliford Knitwear. Their books and ebooks provide crystal-clear, stepwise tutorials, paired with manageably sized projects designed by the world’s greatest designers. Whether you are a novice knitter or hugely experienced, you are guaranteed to find something new to learn to add to your knitting repertoire. Each pattern has detailed instructions and a photo tutorial, as well as a video tutorial on their YouTube channel. They are delighted to offer Uncut listeners 25% off any of their back-catalogue of books and ebooks (you can find all the eligible books here: https://shop.acknitwear.co.uk/collections/arnall-culliford-knitwear-publications). Use the code CUT25 at the checkout. Our latest project is called Confident Knitting and runs for 1 year from 1st March. You can sign up now and you will receive a pdf download with a pattern and tutorial at the start of each month, along with a print copy of the book in September 2021. Some of the techniques included are creating a folded hem, catching floats in colourwork, embroidering your knitting, Vikkel braids, and reversible cables. We have an all-star cast of designers who have created the accessory projects in this collection including Hunter Hammersen, Jeanette Sloan and Gudrun Johnston. Uncut listeners can get £1.00 off the price of Confident Knitting with the code CONFIDENTUNCUT and we would be delighted to match that with a donation to a charity of Uncut's choice. Let me know who you would like to support. Yarn kits are also available from our website shop.acknitwear.co.uk Each discount code is not valid in conjunction with any other offer and will expire on Monday 1st March 2021. Welcome to un:CUT the Makers' Podcast where we discuss all things crafts and our experiences with being creative. We hope you enjoy! Please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes! Follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/uncutpodcast_/ If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to consider discussing on the podcast, do send us your questions via email at hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com Business Email: hello.uncutpodcast@gmail.com ** Email your topics, situation, questions for us to cover using #craftinguncut as the subject

Recorded on January 28, 2021 Book Talk starts at 23:29 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended - listen to the end of the episode to find out if you are a prize winner! Announcing our Anything-But-Wool KAL!  From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic!  The chatter thread has opened here. KNITTING Barb has finished: Multidirectional Scarf #10 by Karen Baumer using a Caron Cake Create Your Own Adventure shawl by Fredi Baker, using an Invictus Yarns Beyond kit bought at Stitches 2019. Tracie has finished Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset Scintillation by Hunter Hammersen - just playing with this, making stars in different yarns and sizes Barb continues to work on: Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using scraps and mini-skeins from her stash Vindaloo shawl by Melissa Shaschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway  And has cast on Tan House Brook Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, using Caron Cake leftovers for a color blocking effect.   Tracie has cast on: Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon Vanilla Socks in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock And Continues to work on: Girl Cat by Julie Williams in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Table runner in my handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co Merino/Silk) Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway BOOKS Barb read: Drowning with Others by Linda Keir - 3 stars A Keeper by Graham Norton - 4 stars Tracie read: Lakewood by Megan Giddings - 4 1/2 stars Troubled Blood (Cormoran Strike #5) by Robert Galbraith - 4 stars To learn about the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, check out the American Scandal podcast Verizon Call Filter

In Episode 96, Greg and Pam discuss beads, the witness protection program, and knitting the galaxy. Special thanks to Pam's son, Bradley, for this episode's intro! Please take about 5 minutes to complete our Listener Survey! We want your feedback and to know a little more about our listeners! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Greg's Projects Greg finished a pair of socks. He is using Apothefaery Fabrications Middle of the Road Sock yarn. Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway. Greg cast on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor. Greg cast on Frog and Toad and hopes to finish it by next month as a present for his wife. Pam's Projects Pam bound off Scott's Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx. She used a broken rib for the cuff. Pam cast on and finished the Constellate Hat by Hunter Hammersen. She used yarn from lolodidit. Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base. Pam also cast on her Spinning for Socks Socks in cheviot spun from Sadie Spins! and she is kindof using the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. Review: Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy Greg and Pam reviewed Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy by Tanis Gray and Insight Editions. You can save 25% off anything on Insight Editions(excluding limited edition products, collectibles, and already discounted books) with code “market”. The book will be released January 26, 2021. Knitting Rules Next episode we will start chapter 6 of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance. Last month! We announced that we will start drawing for prizes in the monthly chatter threads on Ravelry, starting in February! Miscellaneous Pam mentioned that she got a Winderfull for Christmas, but she hasn't tried it yet. She also mentioned some project bags she got from Firehouse Dog Fred. And Pam got a shawl cuff for Christmas. Pam mentioned Ted Lasso on Apple TV. Greg mentioned The Expanse on Amazon Prize. These are based on the book series by James S. A. Corey. The first in the series is Leviathan Wakes. Greg's Signature Needle Arts 9″ circular needle broke while he was knitting a sock. Signature replaced the needle with no problems. He's looking forward to being back in business with them soon. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

This week's episode is sponsored by:   LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels. They only have one sale annually. It is their time to give back while supporting others to give more. Their annual sale begins Thanksgiving Day, noon and ends December 4th, noon.           Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.   On the Needles:(0:33)   Jasmin has reknit the front, and one of the sleeves on the Jedi cardigan  Gigi has finished the sleeves of the wrap sweater, only needs neckband  Gigi  finished the  Regia Pairfect   All socks are done, ends woven in, and blocked and shipped!   Jasmin  finished with the colorwork, and made good progress on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Frozen 2.   Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned.  Envelope sweater  Gigi  finished the knitting on the polygon blanket,  all hexagons done.  We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Events: (5:23) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag) - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know! Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23 Grinchalong. December 1st - 31st #Grinchalong In Stitches (9:44) Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, seneca pullover, handspun ribbi, Rose’s reversible brioche hat, looped loop cowl. Gigi: Night cap, polar fleece penguin robe, red serpentine cowl  Rex wore his Landon   Mother Knows Best:(14:50) This week we talk about gifts- knitted and otherwise. Let us know your creative solutions. Check out our list of material suggestions.   When Knitting Attacks: (20:58) Gigi was working on the Wee Envelope. Needs to be ripped back, numbers are wrong Jasmin ran out of yarn for the Jedi Wrap Cardigan   Review:(26:19) This week we review Shoreland   by Hunter Hammersen   And Sew On:(31:39) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College:  Made a new, clean bodice muslin, added more alterations, added zipper to skirt, and separating zipper to bodice    Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues:   Embroidered jeans: Silk ribbon leaves, one jasmin blossom, scattered seed beads in red and yellow, a padded pomegranate appliqué.  Enough work to turn in.    Final project is due this week. Home dec. sofa cushion with trapunto quilting.  Motif is an ancient Persian drinking vessel with a ram motif. 

Recorded on November 15, 2019 Book Talk begins at 45:00 It's time for our annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL!  It is running September 15 all the way to January 15 to give you plenty of time to finish a garment.  Join the Chatter Thread, and check out our sweater bundles.  Challenge yourself! Barb had information about knitting or crocheting Knitted Knockers: 1.  You must use the current patterns that are on the Knitted Knockers Website.  Please do not use the old patterns that had the opening on the side!  The opening should be in the back. 2.  Do not "cinch" or pull the knocker "closed" at the end.  The opening must remain open so the recipient can add or take out the polypill to fit properly. 3.  Please stuff with poly fill only!  Do not use yarn scraps, or quilt batting, etc. 4.  Please do not overstuff the knocker. KNITTING Barb has finished: 1.  Multidirectional Scarf #5 by Karen Baumer, using Caron Cake in the Faerie Cakes Colorway 2.  3 Never Not Gnoming Gnomes by Sarah Schira using fingering scraps 3.  Barb's Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Shira using Plymouth Galway Dark Coral Rose 4.  October Cheeky Cables Socks (pattern by Mary Lukas) using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Donkeys and Elephants color way 5.  Mother Bears #185 & #186 Tracie has finished 1.  Tutti Frutti by Miriam Pike in Rising Moon Farm in the Irish Splash colorway 2.  Keepsies by Hunter Hammersen in Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Locura Fluo 3.  Gridlines by Susanne Sommer in Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist in the Caribbean colorway 4.  Tracie's Heading North Hat by Rebecca Shepler 5.  Tracie's Kaiya Mei hat by Jamie Hoffman 6.  Tracie's Love the Winter hat by Emily Dormier     Barb contines to work on: 1.  Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway 2.  Trail Hoodie by Marly Bird, using Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp color way   Barb has cast on: 1.  November Speckled Gradient Desert Vista Dyeworks socks, using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the It's a Very Speckled Gradient Christmas colorway 2.  The Great British Baking Shawl MKAL by Lyricalknits using Duren Dyeworks My Precious Fingering in the Fern colorway, Bella Hand Dyed Yarn Mendocino in the Imperial colorway, Auraucania Ramco Solide fingering in the 124Red colorway, and Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway. 3.  Declan's Hat#2 by Samantha Kirby, using Paton's Classic Wool in a denim colorway.   Tracie continues to work on: 1.  Bulky Top Down Pullover for Men by Knitting Pure and Simple 2.  One Festive Skein by Fredi Baker, using Fiber Lady Midori in the New Southwest colorway   And has Cast On: Seed Stitch scarf in Tess Designer yarns Superwash merino Worsted in tonal charcoal grey Tracie has put Into Hibernation: ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm, using Louisa Harding Amitola in the Hook and the Dawn colorways BOOKS Barb finished: 1.  The Guest Book by Sarah Blake - thumbs up 2.  The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty - thumbs up 3.  Boar Island (Anna Pigeon #19) by Nevada Barr - thumbs up 4.  The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by James Lecesne - thumbs up 5.  You Can Thank Me Later by Kelly Harms - thumbs up   Tracie finished:  1.  A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay - thumbs up 2.  Razor Girl by Carl Hiaasen - thumbs up 3.  The House on Cold Hill by Peter James - thumbs up  

Recorded on October 23, 2019 Book Talk starts at 29:00 It's time for our annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL!  It is running September 15 all the way to January 15 to give you plenty of time to finish a garment.  Join the Chatter Thread, and check out our sweater bundles.  Challenge yourself!   KNITTING   Barb has finished: Multidirectional Scarf #5 by Karen Baumer, using Caron Cake in the Faerie Cakes Colorway 3 Never Not Gnoming Gnomes by Sarah Schira using fingering scraps   Tracie has finished Knitables Cow by Sarah Gasson in Plymouth Select DK Merino   Barb contines to work on: Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway Trail Hoodie by Marly Bird, using Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp color way Another Multidirectional Diagnoal Scarf by Karen Baumer using a Caron Cake  October Cheeky Cables Socks by Mary Lukas, using Desert Visa Dyeworks Viso in the Donkeys and Elephants colorway Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Shira using Plymouth Galway Dark Coral Rose   And has cast on: Mother Bear #185   Tracie has cast on: Tutti Frutti by Miriam Pike in Rising Moon Farm in the Irish Splash colorway Keepsies by Hunter Hammersen in Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Locura Fluo   She continues to work on: Bulky Top Down Pullover for Men by Knitting Pure and Simple ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm, using Louisa Harding Amitola in the Hook and the Dawn colorways Gridlines by Susanne Sommer in Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist in the Caribbean colorway One Festive Skein by Fredi Baker, using Fiber Lady Midori in the New Southwest colorway   BOOKS   Barb finished: Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine   Tracie finished:  Rage: The True Story of a Sibling Murder by Jerry Langton Failure is an Option: An Attempted Memoir by H. Jon Benjamen The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes   Barb is  reading: The Guest Book by Sarah Blake The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty   Tracie is reading: A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay

Recorded September 12, 2019 Book Talk starts at 26:15 Welcome to our new moderator, Sandi aka CakeAndFibre! Our annual Mother Bear KAL has finished!  If you put a picture of a finished bear on our FO thread, you won a prize!  Prizes announced at the end of the podcast. And on to our Fall Sweater KAL!  It will run September 15 all the way to January 15 to give you plenty of time to finish a garment.  Join the Chatter Thread, and check out our sweater bundles.  Challenge yourselF!  Stitches West registration?  The Catalogue is here, and registration began September 3rd. Events Lambtown - October 5-6 in Dixon, California Studio 49 Retreat - October 18-19 at Tuolomne Trails family camp KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear #180 Tracie Finished Ilse Sock Set Cowl by Heather Boos (Yellow Ribbon Knits) in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive and Greenwood Fiberworks Star Dust in Earthen Hues gradient set Daddy & Me Poor Boy Caps by Irene Johnston in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted Keepsies by Hunter Hammersen in Manos del Uruguay Allegria in the Locuro Fluo Barb continues to work on: ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm - free pattern on Ravelry - 5380 projects!  Using Lang Yarns MilleColori Baby in the 51 and52 color ways Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway Trail Hoodie by Marly Bird, using Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp color way. Cast-on September DVD socks using DVD Zien No Soggy Bottoms colorway 2 Oh Gnome You Didn’t MKAL gnomes by Sarah Schira Multidirectional Diagnoal Scarf by Karen Baumer using a Caron Cake in the Rainbow Sprinkles color way Tracie cast on: Oh Gnome You Didn’t MKAL by Sarah Schira And continues to work on: Bulky Top Down Pullover for Men by Knitting Pure and Simple ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm, using Louisa Harding Amitola in the Hook and the Dawn colorways Fiddly Bits #9 by Jane Pihota Gridlines by Susanne Sommer in Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist in the Caribbean colorway BOOKS Barb finished and recommends: Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea by Steven Callahan Adventures in Yarn Farming: Four Seasons on a New England Fiber Farm by Barbara Parry  Jane Doe by Victoria Helen Stone The Conception of Terror by M.R. James Tracie finished: A Curve in the Road by Julianne MacLean (okay not my thing) How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran Dead by Sunset: Perfect Husband, Perfect Killer? by Ann Rule (5-star true crime!) Girls’ Night Out by Liz Fenton (thumbs down)

Today’s guest is Hunter Hammersen, a kindred spirit in geekery, knitting, collecting, and obsessive research. Also, we giggle a lot. Hunter is a prolific publisher and designer living in Maine. Interview Notes: Hunter’s Website & Blog Hunter’s Instagram Silk Road Socks (rerelease affiliate link) Knitter’s Curiosity Cabinet 1, 2, & 3 (affiliate links) Rabble Rousers on … Continue reading Episode 213 | Hunter Hammersen

I finished the wedding cardigan in time! What I've Finished:Jill finished all her knitting for Jessie's wedding!  She finished the mash-up of Lobelia by Meghan Fernandes and the Pop Crop Cardi by Ambah O'Brien using Jessie's handspun Mork Made Fiber Co.  Her project page here.  She also made three more stars from the Scintillation pattern by Hunter Hammersen.  Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:Jill's primary project is still the Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty in Invictus Yarns Reward in the Contemplate colorway.  She is also about to start some more Knitted Knockers out of Cascade Ultra Pima.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill loves the Olive Leaf Pullover by Ririko.  She likes the new brioche shawl, Beads, by Andree Beddoe.  There are also some fun embroidery patterns in the new Summer 2019 Knitscene, like the Oxidation Mitts by Uma Padu, Diadem Effect Beret by Martha Wissing and the New Growth Hat by Andrea Cull.Re-Ups: Malabrigo Rios from The Altered Stitch in Studio City (not Burbank!) and Wildfiber Studio in Santa Monica.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinUs (2019)Searching (2018)Abducted in Plain Sight (2018) on NetflixThe Ghost WhispererWayfarers ChapelLa Venta Inn

Jill had such a good time in Barcelona!  She does a long recap of the trip, so stop after the first half if you don't care. :) My Current Fix:Jill only brought Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty in Invictus Yarns Reward in the Contemplate colorway.  She's back to being monogamous to her Lobelia (by Meghan Fernandes) and Pop Crop Cardi (by Ambah O'Brien) mash-up using her friend Jessie's handspun Mork Made fiber.  Her Rav page here.  She did a row or two on a Scintillation star by Hunter Hammersen.  She keeps meaning to cast on Gnome de Plume/Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira, but hasn't managed to yet!What I'm Jonesing For:Jill loves the Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter.  She's also into the Bouquet sweater by Junko Okamoto.  She likes the Autumn Gold Shawl by Jayalakshmi, along with some of her other new shawls.  Jill bought the Lyne Socks by Dawn Henderson, because they are cute but also because the proceeds were going to the family of victims of the mosque shooting in Christchurch.  Uppers, Downers, and Miscellaneous Links:Captain Marvel (2019)Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) - Cynthia ErivoThe Predator (2018)Leaving NeverlandBobbie Burlesque - Tim Burton Barcelona Links:La Sagrada FamiliaCasa Mila (La Pedrera)Fil&TropiaLalanalu - Soc Una Troca!!! sockAll You Knit Is Love - Mur MurFundacio MiroDali Theatre-MuseumPicasso MuseumYarn stores in Madrid and Barcelona

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

This week's episode is sponsored by:               No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com     Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.     Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.     Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       PROMO:     On the Needles:(0:30) Jasmin mentions Stashfit, and kitting up projects. She talks about the Comfort Fade cardigan Jasmin is Very Optimistic about her ability to knit entire sweaters. Jasmin swatched, washed, and cast on her Aumangea Pullover.   Gigi is knitting the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm. Jasmin is working on her Viajante. She had a dream about wearing it. Let us know your arbitrary knitting rules. Gigi is working on another one of the gradients for the polygon blanket. Gigi knitted Vanilla is the New Black socks last year.This year she  has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles, working on three different pairs, Cherry Pop Stripes, "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back). Gigi is knitting house colors from MustStashYarn for Genevieve. Jasmin cast on and knit on a Sockhead Slouch Cowl out of a One Twisted Tree sock blank in “Sarcastic Unicorn” and knit on it during Sweeney Todd. Gigi also wants to set up Curls by Hunter Hammersen. Spent an afternoon winding yarn. 6 greys and six reds She has cast on another Rocky Coast cardigan   Events: (25:13) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration   In Stitches:(27:13) - Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, ribbi cardi, Parkland Boxy, Frozen Hearts - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl,out of Knitcircus Yarn in a gradient, probably in Shades of Grey, Knitmore cowl, Lorelei cowl, wool socks, - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, - Rex: Oliver sweater   Mother Knows Best:(33:22) We talk about different stash swap styles, and how to discuss hard topics in your crafting group. Updating our vanilla sock pattern to use a yarn from a company who shares our values.   When Knitting Attacks:(41:24) Gigi: Rocky Coast. Frogged and restarted.   Hexagon blanket.  Spectacularly lost game of chicken   Review:(42:49) Framework Ten Architectural Knits by Nora Gaughan Gigi mentions the HOAX Fashion Formula   And Sew On:(48:45) Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Building routines to make time for sewing. Mending: changing buttons.  Jasmin mentions Thimble Its Gigi loves Iris pins. Sewing one seam per night on the Ribbi Cardi. Really hard, sleeve edges are challenging.   Gigi is drafting another moulage/sloper using the instructions from Suzy Furrer’s Book

This week's episode is sponsored by:               No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.   Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   Episode 517 Bar Maids - Erin Lane - Infinite twist- KnitCompanion   On the Needles:(0:30) People to follow: @themakersofcolorcollective Jasmin is organizing her stash. She mentions the Stashfit workbook.   She finished the knitting on her Parkland Boxy. Jasmin spent 20 minutes setting up her Ixchel in KnitCompanion. Reading the user handbook sped that up considerably. Gigi has set up a kit for the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm. Jasmin enthuses about the Bluster Bay Swift. Gigi did one more unit for the polygon blanket. Gigi knitted Vanilla is the New Black socks last year.This year she  has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles, one pair in the "Deep End" colorway knitting is done, and a pair in Cherry Pop Stripes, also "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back). Jasmin picked up her SPAKAL Harvest Cardigan and is nearly done with the first sleeve. She mentions her Dissent sweater. Gigi started to knit another Rocky Coast cardigan. Genevieve said it doesn’t look like a cardigan yet   Jasmin has finished her Worsted Boxy. Finished AND BLOCKED! Jasmin fulled her cashmere Aran Pocket Shawl by Cheryl Oberle, the cashmere gingham scarf for Andrew. (Fancy acrylic handle plunger here.)   Gigi also wants to set up Curls by Hunter Hammersen. Yarn is washed. Jasmin has swatched for her Celestarium, and is deciding whether to do gold or silver beads for the constellations. She mentions Little Skein in the Big Wool and the matching bag. Gigi finished a 80 stitch preemie/ newborn hat.  It takes more than one session to finish one.   Events: (37:29) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration   In Stitches:(38:42) - Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, ribbi cardi, Tied Knots hat, Seneca, Tangled Yoke cardigan. - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl,out of Knitcircus Yarn in a gradient, probably in Shades of Grey, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, old V neck Brown sweater - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps,   Mother Knows Best:(43:09) We talk about different ways to organize your stash! Jasmin mentions comforter bags Jasmin put her needles into locking plastic boxes . Gigi uses a big trapper keeper and pencil pouches.   When Knitting Attacks:(56:44) Gigi: Rocky Coast.  Twisted a cable the wrong way, Did something else wrong, doesn’t like it, won't like it ten rows from now, will start over again.   Review:(1:02:53) Winter Knits from Scandinavia, by Jenny Alderbrant Jasmin mentions Emily's Tightly Spun podcast   And Sew On:(1:10:41) Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Routines. Mending: changing buttons.   Sewing one seam per night on the Ribbi Cardi. Gigi is drafting another moulage/sloper using the instructions from Suzy Furrer’s book Building Patterns, The Architecture of Women’s Clothing Kenneth D King said he can draft a sloper in an hour.  Gigi isn't there yet

A short one today! What I've Finished:Jill knit up the Aki Hat by Svetlana Volkova in Lion Brand Jeans in the Brand New colorway for a friend going through chemo treatments.My Current Fix:Jill is mostly obsessed with knitting the Ixchel sweater by Catherine Clark in Sweet Sparrow Yarns.  The main color is Gosling in Dusty Rose, and the contrast is Magpie in Butter Beer.  She has also been working on the Adventurer Cowl by Ambah O'Brien using Fishknits Warm Heart in the NorCal Wildflower Hotspots mini set.  She is also making a gnome using the Gnome Pun Intended pattern by Sarah Schira out of leftover Malabrigo Sock in the Turner and Eggplant colorways.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill needs to start making Scintillation stars by Hunter Hammersen for her friend's wedding!  She likes the Strofi headband by Teti/ Nutsknitwear Design and Toph hat by Woolly Wormhead.  Jill loves the Panjareh cropped top by Christina Danaee and Milu 3-color shawl by Tamy Gore.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Bird Box (2018)Annihilation (2018)Ex on the BeachTidying Up with Marie Kondo on NetflixSpider-man: Into the Spider-verse (2018)Trigger Warning with Killer Mike on NetflixRavelry thread on Racism & Inclusion in the Yarn CommunityMeet Makers of Color on InstagramJeanette Sloan blog with POC designers and yarn dyersLayla Saad - Me and White Supremacy workbookWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

Works in progress Jenny zigzagular socks by prairie girl susie Fangtastic socks by Wendy Gaal Master Knittter swatch Weezie Pinwheel Blanket by Kelly van Niekerk Cait Midori test knit socks for Linda Lehman in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Dodson Socks test knit by Caitlin Griffin in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock Be a Deer C2C Afghan by Jess Coppom in Cascade Cherub Aran The Almost Lost Washcloth by Julie Tarsh Plotting & Scheming Jenny Project bags and design Weezie Project bags Cait Moderne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne Ta da!! Jenny master knitter prelim swatch (Mentioned Arenda Holladay) Cait Ecliptic by Hunter Hammersen in Knit Picks City Tweed DK The Almost Lost Washcloth by Julie Tarsh x3 Diagonal Knit Dishcloth by Jana Trent Revenge of the Knits Jenny Rowing out on swatch Saga of the loch hat by tincanknits with yarn from Ewethful Fiber Farm Weezie Circular needle cord broke Oooh, Shiny! Weezie Knit Picks Special Reserve Neon Capretta yarn (Mentioned Knitmore Girls, Synthrapol, Paradise Fibers, ChemKnits, Malabrigo, Madelinetosh)  Cait Jimmy Beans Wool Craftvent Calendar with pattern by Joji Locatelli (or Linda Dean for crocheters) Jenny halloween yarn (Rock and String, invader zim yarn?) Fluff n Stuff Weezie Spin15aday spooky spin! Jenny Finished the south african fine wool (Southern Cross Fibre), suuuuper full bobbins, now i need to ply all the thing More than halfway on mike and sully too (Mentioned Harry Potter Knit & Crochet House Cup) In the Deep End Steeking Knit Picks Podcast Tracery Vest by Kathleen Sperling Machine & crochet reinforcements Deathflake chart by Art Fiend Events/News Wool Gathering, Yellow Springs, OH September 15 & 16 Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN October 20 & 21 Hedera Fiber Festival, New Albany, IN November 10&11

Works in progress Jenny zigzagular socks by prairie girl susie Fangtastic socks by Wendy Gaal Master Knittter swatch (Mentioned Arenda Holladay) Weezie Pinwheel Blanket by Kelly van Niekerk (Name droppers say... Knitmore Girls, Down Cellar Studio, Yarniacs) Cait Midori test knit socks for Linda Lehman in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Dodson Socks test knit by Caitlin Griffin in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock Ecliptic by Hunter Hammersen in Knit Picks City Tweed DK Plotting & Scheming Jenny super secret shawl project Ta da!! Jenny Ginny's Cardigan by Mari Chiba from the unofficial harry potter knits special issue of interweave  Cait Constellate by Hunter Hammersen w/handspun for Liam Crochet earwarmer test for Olde Thyme Yarns Revenge of the Knits Jenny had to rip back to fix the Ginny Cait So many stinking twisted stitches! Oooh, Shiny! Weezie The Trickster by Nim Teasdale Bavaria Leaves by Spivay Song Knits Brooklyn Tweed Early Fall is out! (specifically Foldlines by Norah Gaughn & Ondulée by Julie Hoover) (Mentioned Nightsongs shawl, Brenda & Heather's new sock pattern) Jenny Global warming by Hinterm Stein Back to the colorwork yokes! Imaginary Internet Points all... Ilvermorny Harry Potter Knit & Crochet House Cup Ravenclaw Pokemon-inspired challenge Fluff n Stuff Cait La Vuelta de Lana fancy orifice hook for antique CPW Jenny More spinning on the mike and sully braid! (Mentioned #spin15aday fall spin-a-long) In the Deep End Picking out a fleece suint fermentation method for rancid lanolin Dirty Fleece (Done Dirt Cheap) ping test yolking (yellowish) canary stain (deep yellow) cotting scurf Jen from Rosesnpurlsfiberart video The Natural Spinner video (Mentioned Wampa Stomp Farm & The Woolery) Events/News Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN October 20 & 21 Hedera Fiber Festival, New Albany, IN November 10&11

  Work in progress Jenny Ginny's Cardigan by Mari Chiba from the unofficial harry potter knits special issue of interweave  zigzagular socks by prairie girl susie Weezie Pinwheel Blanket by Kelly van Niekerk Cait Midori test knit socks for Linda Lehman in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Dodson Socks test knit by Caitlin Griffin in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock Knitted Starghan by Stephanie Castro Plotting & Scheming Jenny Loch hat by TinCanKnits Fangtastic socks by Wendy Gaal Cait Constellate by Hunter Hammersen w/handspun for Liam Crochet earwarmer test for Olde Thyme Yarns Weezie All the GAL blankets (Mentioned Tania Richter) Ta da!! Jenny Shortie socks! cormo sample (Mentioned Fleegle Heel) Cait Lizard Ridge Dishcloth by Laura Aylor in Sugar & Cream cotton Oooh, Shiny! Weezie Ixchel by Catherine Clark from Pom Pom Jenny Cabled headbands, particularly Celtic Headband by Juliana Lustenader Bowie shawl by Linnea Ornstein Castiel shawl by Marnie MacLean Imaginary Internet Points Jenny Gryffindor! Cait Ravenclaw! (Mentioned the pretty little stars Hunter Hammersen has been working on) Weezie Ravenclaw! Fluff n Stuff Cait La Vuelta de Espana (La Vuelta de Lana) spinning longdraw gradient... not enough yardage! (Mentioned Celestarium by Audry Nicklin, Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu, Club Marvel-us from Essential Fiber, Aunt Lydia's Crochet Cotton) Jenny Traveling with the EEW! Southern cross fibers february club Targhee sample In the Deep End Lincoln Longwool very large, can grow up to 300lbs very long staple length, 7-14"  coarse, but very durable so shiny 12lb fleece! white white white with some other colors that are recognized separately including shades of gray up to true black and possibly moorit lockspinning conservation breed (Mentioned Wampa Stomp Farm & The Woolery) Events/News Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN October 20 & 21 Hedera Fiber Festival, New Albany, IN November 10&11 Our apologies for the fussy baby crying in the background towards the end, baby dude is not liking this whole sleep thing right now.

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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 113 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   On the Needles  Brainstorming  From the Armchair In my Travels  KAL News  Events  Contest, News & Notes  Life in Focus  On a Happy Note  Quote of the Week Thank you to this Episode's Sponsors: Knitty Kitty Bags, Atelier de Soyun, Sunsoaked Yarns    On the Needles   Donner Needles: US 3 (3.25 mmm)  Yarn:  Ellen Cooper. Jenny base- 50/50 bamboo/cotton. Colorway is called Driftwood which is perfect for it- tans, grays, blips of peachy/pink. Variegated but almost tonal. Just enough variation for me. Pattern: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Amma Granny Square Top Hook: F Yarn: Swift Yarns- Swift Bliss Sock- MCN- 2 ply in Dream Weaver Colorway- light green Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles Modification- using a solid granny square pattern found here Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2 Pattern: Waveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: leftover angering weight scraps Lea’s Christmas Stocking  Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Mexicali Stripes Socks + Blues Stripey Socks + Brown Rose Marl Patons Kroy Stripes in Mexicali Stripes and Singin the blues stripes Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) I ripped out my Caesious Curl by Hunter Hammersen. Loved the stitch pattern but the shawl was too small w/ just 1 skein of fingering.   Brainstorming  I'm excited to make all the spring/summer tops. I bought yarn for the Construction Zone at Maryland Sheep and Wool.   I'm also excited to look through all my WIPs to strategize for Stash Dash!   From the Armchair   Audiobook- Julian Barnes- The Sense of an Ending Nerdette Podcast: Episode Breaking Yoga Stereotypes With Jessamyn Stanley  In My Travels  I talked about my trip to visit friends and attend the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Friday night we went to the Knot House in Frederick. Met Carol from Swift Yarns: love her color sense, she does lighter colors and speckles impeccably Caught up with Karin from The Periwinkle Sheep (love her grays! I need to buy a sweater quantity from her soon) Finally got to meet Kristen of Media Peruana Designs Saturday highlights: shopping, podcaster meet up!! KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  Finish 1 project during each/all of the 12 months of 2017 that you plan to gift for the 2017 holidays. Post 1 item (max) per month of the year. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the year from all posts in the FO thread.   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Splash Pad Party 2017 Rules Questions Thread Sponsor List Prize Thread Pre-Swim Chat Thread in the Ravelry Group Exclusive Products for Splash Pad Participants   Pro Shop Sponsors Atelier de Soyun Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorful Eclectic Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Knitty kitty Bags One Geek to Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Skeindalous Yarns Sunsoaked yarns The Periwinkle Sheep Wooly Wonka Fibers Snack Shack Sponsors Daizie Knits Imagined Landscapes Designs Jenn Sheelen Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knits4Comfort MarigoldJen Hand Dyed Yarns MediaPeruana Designs Remade By Hand Designs She Is Sew Whimsical Sunny Shoppe The Martini Knitter Company The Worsted Purl V Yarn Windswept Designs WizBags Zombody Knits   Events   RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017 Long Island Fleece & Fiber Fair– May 20 & 21, 2017 Massachusetts Sheep and Wool: May 27 & 28, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 World Wide Knit In Public Day; June 10, 2017 Virtual Events I'm looking forward to: Stash Dash KAL – hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast. Starts May 26th. Around Your Neck KAL hosted by the Suburban Stitcher Podcast PAL KAL hosted by the Actually Knitting Podcast Batter Up KAL hosted by the In a Sknit Podcast    Contests News and Notes  Come over to the group to this thread to enter to win a copy of the Merrain MKAL pattern from Mary of Kino Knits. Tune in to hear about a coupon code available for this pattern until 6/15/17.     Life in Focus May Happiness Project: Try new tastes  Spaghetti Squash: pierced it 10-15 times. Baked at 350 for about an hour. Easy!  Siggi peach yogurt  Protein shakes Blue Diamond almonds with Wasabi and Soy Sauce Trying to get in more protein after learning recently that you should eat 8 grams of protein for every 20 pounds you weigh On a Happy Note   I went to the Museum of Fine Arts with my best friend to see a painting by Frida Kahlo Going to my nieces' dance recital! They did GREAT! Managing a successful software upgrade at work. Finally getting a day off and treating myself to a massage + keratin treatment Applying strategies I know work well for me when life is crazy. Eating well. Sleeping well. Knitting for stress. Exercise. Seeing friends. Making time for date night. Dan hung up the swings my parents bought us for Christmas! They're from Cobble Mountain Hammock Company Quote of the Week “I can’t just sit here and think, ‘I just wish my body was different. Everything could be different, would be different.’ When you accept that, you can accept the strength your body parts are actually giving you.”  JESSAMYN STANLEY   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

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Today we spend time learning from our guest what goes in to publishing and self-publishing a book. She should know as she now has 8 books under her belt! More on her in a moment! I would like to thank our sponsor for this episode: Space Monster Club from Space Cadet Yarn: There is nothing in the whole world like a skein of lovely, smooshy, thick yarn to make you want to pick it up, squish it… dive right into it! As a member of the SpaceMonsters Mega Club, you receive: •A fantastic parcel delivered to their door every other month, containing a beautiful skein of SpaceCadet® yarn in worsted or bulky weight •The SpaceCadet’s Log exploring the inspiration for each colourway. •A fantastic SpaceMonsters gift tucked into every third parcel! Membership is open only until 20 Dec 2015 and space is limited. Head here to save yourself a place http://spacecadetyarn.com/the-spacemonster-mega-yarn-club/ Now today we spend time learning what goes in to publishing. Be it a single stand alone pattern, or an entire book our "Violently Domestic" author can share lots of stories about her experience with both---and from the perspectives of being published and self publishing. I know listening to Hunter Hammersen share some deeper stories about her newest book Fine Things for Plain Occasions is going to be a treat, but in the spirit of aloha and going the extra mile, she shares with you a free pattern! You can text FINETHINGS to 44222 and have it delivered to your inbox right now, or visit our shownotes at http://www.6bitsstorybooks.com/podcast/ and click on Episode 11 And if you have the beautiful new book Fine Things for Plain Occasions have it on hand as we chat! It will make the fun of this week more interactive! As always if you like what you hear share us with your friends! Growing our story only makes it better! And if you really love what you hear be sure to leave us an iTunes review for an opportunity to win free yarn every month!

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News-wise, it's all about events this week, with Highland Wool Festival taking place on 23rd May at Dingwall Mart. Indie Burgh Yarn Crawl 2015 will be happening on 13/14th June 2015 in Edinburgh, organised by Jess James of Ginger Twist Studio, in collaboration  with Kathy's Knits and Be Inspired Fibres. Clare Devine will also be teaching workshops over the weekend; you can find details at www.yarnandpointysticks.com. In Enablers' Corner, there's a round up of Linne Foirthe Club. Check out Scottish-based dyers Ripplescrafts, Ginger's Hand Dyed and Rainbow Heirloom. Make It Fit 2015 will be kicking off with a measure-up. More details to follow. In the Sock Surgery, Clare and I review The Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet Vol II by Hunter Hammersen. You can win a copy of this over at Clare's blog. Full shownotes available at www.shinybees.com.  

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 5:50. . Sense and Sensibility begins in late March 2015. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | My Spindles! Sign up for the to find out about all the fun bits we're planning between now and our next book! Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our for January was Hunter Hammersen's Curls book! In March we'll have another raffle. | BOOK TALK | 5:50 min | Chapter 12 - End of Book Our Next book: and her and his (what a joy he is!) and Sign up for the to find out about all the fun bits we're planning between now and our next book! The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 12 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. Episode Sponsors Want a button?

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 18:40. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | Mollie's Book: The (apparently out of print) book Mollie recommended: Holdover links: Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our for January was Hunter Hammersen's Curls book! In March we'll have another raffle. | BOOK TALK | 17:00 min | Chapter 11 Our Next book: and , (and ). Terry's Song - Oy! The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 11 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?

The Party of the First Part - Chapter 10 | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 18:40. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | Jean Brown Video: Scroll down , spiral bound book, and Aunt Becky (plus a secondary source for the . for the , and another place to get the , and , and . My first attempt with Jean Brown's technique: The horizontal seam is 1". information. . The iPad Escher-like game is called Holdover links: Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our for January was Hunter Hammersen's Curls book! In March we'll have another raffle. | BOOK TALK | 18:40 min | Chapter 10 The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 10 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?

Stirred Not Shaken - and Chilled | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 4:00. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | Well... not so much crafty... but then, speaking is a craft I guess... so ... The music that may have been the start of me working to lower my voice THE DREADED VOCAL FRY (and ) Kimberly's Thatcher video The and the US showing (a plus some from the making-of) The still-here Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our for January was Hunter Hammersen's Curls book! In March we'll have another raffle. | BOOK TALK | 4:00 min | The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 9 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?

Penny for Your Thoughts | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 15:10. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | Examples of Penny rugs , , , , and and . Tutorials for Penny Rugs: and ; - plus tutorial on and . AnneLena's Husband's The family in easier days: The Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our is Hunter Hammersen's Curls book Yummy Wonderfulness. Have a look! | BOOK TALK | 15:10 min | A Huguenot in luuuuve and The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 8 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 12:50. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | (plus ) Instagram's #DoYouThinkI'mHexie led me to Mount Timpanogos (Timp, for short) from its East side (Brightpool, Aug 2014) This photo of Heber City is courtesy of TripAdvisor And listener Lorna sent this 1978 video of The Good Life - start watching at 6 min & 36 seconds Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our is Hunter Hammersen's Curls book Yummy Wonderfulness. Have a look! | BOOK TALK | 12:50 min | I think you'll like the podcast! The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 7 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 11:20. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Not so much the Crafty Bits this week (unless you count my dad's mind) | and his and , , , , Ursula K. Le Guin article on the differences between men's and women's work reviews () (oh Galton —) and his (Upon which the awesome was based!—um... no joke...) Want Famine? Or . FEWS - in countries where they might not have such an easy time doing it. Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our is Hunter Hammersen's Curls book Yummy Wonderfulness. Have a look! The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 6 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?

Chapter 6 | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 6 of by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 11:20. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Not so much the Crafty Bits this week | Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our next is Hunter Hammersen's Curls book Yummy Wonderfulness. Have a look!   | BOOK TALK | 11:20 | chapter 6 The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 5 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?

In Episode 76, we we have lots of giveaways and coupon codes, in addition to reviewing "Curls" by Hunter Hammersen!

Show Notes:Finished Objects -Starving Froggy, the Starving Artist hat pattern by Laura Linneman, knit out of Kraemar Eleanor yarn hand-dyed by Amy, using size 11 bamboo dpns.Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth, I knit several out of various cottons I had in the stash. Some were  of the unknown variety.Works in Progress -Coal Straun, the Straun hat pattern by Ysolda Teague, knit out of Wool of the Andes in the Coal colorway, magic looped using size 5 Knit Picks circulars.Slanted Vineyard socks, the Slant pattern by Hunter Hammersen, knit in CloudLover Yarn in the Haunted Vineyard colorway, for the KnitGirllls SAL/KAL, that ends in February.Hermione's Quidditch socks, the Hermione's Everyday sock pattern by Erica Lueder, in the Kraemer Jeannie yarn that I hand-dyed at my local LYS.Wisteria Shawl Collar Pullover, pattern by Lion Brand yarn, knit out of an unknown yarn in a rainbowish colorway, using size 8 circular needles. (Sorry, Lion Brand, I did not use the recommended yarn. I might use Lion Brand Amazing for a future version of this sweater.)Fitness -           I am going to begin a journey to fitness. It will include learning how to eat better, and regular exercise through the Biggest Loser contest at the school where I teach. As well as yoga with some friends. I will keep you updated on my weekly progress in some shape or form. Not sure about details yet, but they are forth coming.

Show Notes: Finished Objects - (For details about each project, click on the link to read details on Ravelry.)Coal Straun, the Straun hat pattern by Ysolda Teague, knit out of Wool of the Andes in the Coal colorway, magic looped using size 5 Knit Picks circulars.Works in Progress -Slanted Vineyard socks, the Slant pattern by Hunter Hammersen, knit in CloudLover Yarn in the Haunted Vineyard colorway, for the KnitGirllls SAL/KAL, that ends in February.Hermione's Quidditch socks, the Hermione's Everyday sock pattern by Erica Lueder, in the Kraemer Jeannie yarn that I hand-dyed at my local LYS.Wisteria Shawl Collar Pullover, pattern by Lion Brand yarn, knit out of an unknown yarn in a rainbowish colorway, using size 8 circular needles. (Sorry, Lion Brand, I did not use the recommended yarn. I might use Lion Brand Amazing for a future version of this sweater.)Upcoming Projects - Hogwarts ExpressSpinning - Took my first spinning lesson at my LYS. Laura Linneman was my instructor. Great experience. Horrible yarn!Knit-A-Longs - Check out the various charity KAL's.Currently doing TheKnitGirllls SAL/KALWill be doing Studentknits Stats KAL and TKG square swapExercise - 2 yoga classes - highly recommendNutrition - No suger in my coffee all week. Yay!Goal: No sugar in my tea next week.News and Notes - Biggest Loser starts next week, so I will record on Wednesday instead of Tuesday. Sorry! :(Check out the Girlfriends Knitting Ravelry Group.Now on iTunes if you want to subscribe.BIG THANK YOU for all the support the knitting and podcast community gave me this week with my new podcast.

Show Notes:News and Notes -Ravelry group approaching a membership goal. When we reach my goal of 100 members, we will have a prize give away to a randomly selected member of the group. Not sure yet what the prize might be.Shout out to Virge!Finished Objects - Slanted Vineyard socks, the Slant pattern by Hunter Hammersen, knit in CloudLover Yarn in the Haunted Vineyard colorway, for the KnitGirllls SAL/KAL, that ends in February.Works in Progress -Wisteria Shawl Collar Pullover, pattern by Lion Brand yarn, knit out of an unknown yarn in a rainbowish colorway, using size 8 circular needles. (Sorry, Lion Brand, I did not use the recommended yarn. I might use Lion Brand Amazing for a future version of this sweater.)Hogwarts ExpressWaves SocksHermione's Quidditch socks on hold until I get a few other things off the needles. Will try to get them done for Studentknits Statistics KAL.New/Upcoming:Straun Take 2 for my brother out of Cascade Eco AlpacaSpiderman Hat for the baby nephewMittens for Me KAL with the KnitGirlllsBaby Projects for 3 friends/coworkersSpinning - Actually seeing improvement. Using Wysteria Fiber, corriedale, in the Blue-Green colorway.Bought gorgeous fiber from Dana (craftygirl83) at Unwind Yarn Company in Abalone and Luckiest.Fitness - Biggest Loser Contest: Weigh-in on Tuesday - 195 lbs (13.9285 stone for those "across the pond"). Gave us a food/exercise journal and a water bottle. Took a before picture. First workout???? Not sure what happened. Did yoga again on Tuesday - TOUGH!Nutrition -Still fighting with sugar intake. Feel like I am having sugar withdrawal symptoms.Need to eat more veggies and less "bad" carbsGreat suggestion from droppingneedles on Ravelry of drinking glass of hot tea before bed for those night time cravings.

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In today's episode, it's time to catch up on the knitted projects. Plus, an essay by British writer and Druid, Nimue Brown.Shownotes: News & Noteworthy:-contest draw (yarn or spinning fibre) winner - Jennifer, Naamah13. For “On and Off the Needles”:“Off” Projects only today:Irish Coffee, by Thea ColmanYarn: Madelinetosh Chunky, 100% SW merino, aran weight, colourway “Rambler”.Telemark Pullover, by Erika FloryYarn: Gaia's Colours, Pales Twisty DK, colourway “Azur-Ava”.Rae scarf, by Jane Richmond Yarn: Purple Label MCN fingering by Tanis Fiber Arts, in the “Autumn Sun” colourway (September 2011 sock club yarn).Diagonal Lace socks, by Wendy Johnson Yarn: Skinny Bugga, 80/10/10 true fingering, by Sanguine Gryphon, in muted rainbow colourway “Frog-legged Leaf Beetle”. Sedum cardigan, by Jane RichmondYarn: Bernat Roving (single-ply bulky, 80% acrylic/20% wool) in “putty” colourway.A Test knit unnamed cardigan by Carol Feller, to be released next year. Made the one-year sizeYarn: Berocco Vintage Chunky in a pale bright green.Ameliorate fingerless mitts, by Hunter HammersenYarn: Gaia's Colours Fibre Arts, Silkie Sock in the colourway “Lolita”.Hacky Sack Hoodie, by Stef Pulford from the Son of Stitch n' Bitch bookYarn: Cascade Eco Wool, deep charcoal gray, 100% wool. Color Affection, by Vera ValimakiYarn: Fiberphile yarns, MCN luxe sock, 375yards/343metres, in “Stardust” and “Honey Amber”, and Earthly Hues Seedlings sock yarn (MCN), 375yards/343metres) in “Sunshine”.Song - Sora, “Heartwood”The Pagan Corner:Nimue Brown's essay - “Ancestors of Yarn”"I'm not sure when humans started spinning wool from fleece, but it goes back a long way into our history as a species, I assume to our first settling as farmers rather than being nomadic hunter gatherers. Yarn has played a significant part of life since then, as clothing and bedding, decoration, comfort, and art form. It's also traditionally a very female activity, in the western world, although I believe in South America knitting is one of those hard core macho things that men get together to do. Which goes to show that like most gender things it actually has more to do with culture than physicality.Our female ancestors then, for most of human history, were involved with yarn. A woman might be buried with her distaff even. Spinning, weaving, making and mending are traditional women's work. The methods we have, from the spindle and spinning wheels to knitting and crochet also connect us to the people who invented, developed and perfected them. Like so many of our ancestors, the yarn innovators are largely unknown, and there were probably a great many of them.Every woman who passes down this skill to a girl, is part of a huge web of weaving tradition. I learned knitting from my mother, crotchet from the mother of a boyfriend, spinning from several friends, although I'm not very good at it! I learned naalbinding (which might not be how you spell it!) to make traditional Viking socks, which take forever but are stunningly substantial. The wool work doesn't come alone though. Alongside it come the tales of other knitters and crafters, family myths and anecdotes. While the hands are busy, the mind has plenty of room to wander.I find wool work incredibly soothing. If I'm rattled, my mind in chaos and my body weary, then to sit down with wool is one of the best therapies. The rhythm of it is innately soothing. Watching small pieces of creativity form between my fingers is affirming, settling. The stories and inspiration of other wool workers are very much with me, and I feel part of something much bigger than I am. There's a power in weaving, knitting, spinning – the power to take the raw materials of nature and fashion them into something essential for life in a cold climate. Wool for our ancestors must have contributed to survival, a vital part of culture that made human life viable in tough locations.I heard a story once, that Arran sweaters have complex designs because each family had its own pattern. The women made them so that if a drowned sailor washed ashore, they could figure out who he was, who his people were. I can't imagine making a jumper for my man that would mark him as mine in case he died, that must take a certain kind of pragmatic courage.Modern life is full of things that claim to be convenient, but that take far more from us than they give. I know a lot of women who are returning to wool, or learning it anew, because it makes sense to them on an emotional level as well as a practical one. Being able to do the essential things of life matters and in turn makes your life feel more real. Ancestral pursuits like this bring a sense of stability, rootedness and belonging. We need that. In cultures full of uprooted people, in times where continuity and certainty are hard to come by, reaching back into the past makes a lot of sense. The ancestors are all there, behind us. A sense of belonging is a precious thing to have when everything else feels a bit fragile and uncertain. Between climate change and the world economies, and the insane priorities of politicians, life for any aware person is not comfortable, even in our relatively insulated western world.The wool tribe is there, for anyone willing to pick up the threads and find out how to make them. Your grandmothers will have done it, and your great grandmothers. The odds are you had some distant grandfathers who kept or sheared sheep, too. Go back far enough and most of us have that, in fact. The threads of wool can also be threads of continuity, safety lines to remind us of where we came from and how we connect to the other creatures, and to the earth. We can bind our own stories into the wool."Anyone interested in a deeper look at ancestry, from an overtly Druid perspective, is invited to pick up a copy of Nimue's new book, Druidry and the Ancestors.  She blogs most days at Druidlife

Kathy talks with Hunter Hammersen. (Running Time 28:00)

In this week's episode, Kelley reunites with author and designer, Hunter Hammersen, to chat about her latest book - The Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet. Similar to her first book Silk Road Socks which features sock patterns based on oriental rugs, Hunter shares her inspiration for creating a collection of designs inspired by curiosity cabinets. Hunter not only chats with Kelley about just what exactly a curiosity cabinet is - but also how they inspired her new book and how she was able to translate a collection of botanical prints into stunning patterns for socks and accessories.

Kelley interviews Hunter Hammersen, author of Silk Road Socks - a beautiful book that takes a look at the history of Oriental rugs, design elements unique to each style of rug and translates them into 14 stunning sock patterns.