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I drew some winners for the 100th episode drawing! Stick around to the end to find out if you won! What I've Finished:Jill bound off the second Bacon & Eggs Booties by Kathie Popadin using sock yarn scraps, Malabrigo Sock in Natural, Malabrigo Mechita in Frank Ochre and Pagewood Farms Chugiak in Fruit Freeze. Her Rav page here. She also finished Archer by Elizabeth Doherty.using FilandTropia Wise Fox Stellina in orchid pink/purple and Forbidden Fiber Co. Pride fingering in Silver Mist. Her incomplete Rav page here. She's happy enough with it, but thinks she would have preferred it with less ease. Jill also sewed a dozen masks using the Craft Passion (or variation on) pattern out of some random quilting fabric and flannel.My Current Fix:Jill is working on Herbarium by Lisa Hannes out of The Royal Bee Yarn Co. fingering in the colorways "Nina says have your teal cake and eat it too!" and "Phillip says don't curry, be happy!". This is for the #shawlstayhomekal she's doing with some friends on Instagram. Join in! She's also knitting away at the Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Briar Heather. She's tempted to make the Forest Gnome with Santa suit to match the reindeer. She's also still working on her Combo Spin project after being inspired by a program at the Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild. She's about 2/3 of her way through the singles of the 9 ounces.What I'm Jonesing for:Jill was mostly jonesing for shawls this time around. She loves the Bautista shawl by Celia McAdam Cahill, the Swallowtail Shawl by Kulli Maslova, Cathedral Grove by Romi Hill, Squash Blossom Shawl by Bristol Ivy and Very Airy by Katrin Schubert. She also purchased the Thataway colorwork hat pattern by Claire Slade.Uppers and Downers:Doubletree chocolate chip cookie recipeZumbo's Just Desserts Season TwoGodzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020Stuber (2019)The Almighty Opp on instagram
I hope you and your families are safe and healthy! What I've Finished:Jill spun and plied the rest of her Wonderland Dyeworks 80/20 Merino/Silk braid in the Rain Storm. She got 357 yards out of 4.3oz. Her Rav page here. She also crocheted a baby hat, Anupriya by Betsy Myles from the Berroco website. She used Red Heart Heart & Sole self-striping yarn in Mellow Stripe.My Current Fix: Jill is working on Archer by Elizabeth Doherty out of FilandTropia Wise Fox Stellina in a purple orchid color and Forbidden Fiber Company Pride in Mist. She's finished the body, and still has the sleeves to go. Her Rav page here. She's very close to finishing the Bacon & Eggs Booties by Kathie Popadin out of leftover Malabrigo Sock, Malabrigo Mechita and Pagewood Farms Chugiak.What I'm Jonesing for:Jill bought some Malabrigo Rios in Camel, and intends to use that with the Knit Picks Fable Fur to make a baby bomber jacket. She's about to cast on any moment for a mosaic shawl by Lisa Hannes. She is looking at the Herbarium and the Laurelie shawls. There will be a knitalong for mosaic shawls, with the tag #shawlstayhomekal. She is impressed with the Frog and Toad pattern by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. She likes the Sweetheart Bomber by Amy Appel. The Volans Cardigan0 by Whitney Howard is currently free and awesome. Jill likes the Arte Nuova top by Rachel Illsley and the Dissent Pullover by Andrea Rangel. Two crochet afghans that Jill likes are the Succulent Spring Hexagon Afghan by Jennifer Pionk and the Confetti Blanket by Rachele Carmona.Uppers and Downers, and Miscellaneous Links:House, M.D.The Comeback on HBONext in Fashion on NetflixBetter Call SaulI Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson on NetflixBrooklyn TweedI also announce a few winners from the FIFO craftalong. If I mention you, please contact me for a Ravelry pattern download of your choice, up to $10.
I did a poorly worded statement towards the end of the episode, but wanted to put into writing that I want my podcast space (blog and Ravelry group) to be a safe space. Any hate speech, racism, or intolerance will be removed and blocked. You guys have always been respectful, so thank you! If I say or do something offensive or insensitive, please call me on it! What I've Finished:Jill finished her Panjereh top by Christina Danaee out of The Plucky Knitter Solo in Under the Sea and Malabrigo Mechita in Frank Ochre. She also finished her Tour de Fleece spinning project using Goodie Supply Company Shetland fiber in Get Off My Rainbow and naked Shetland/Pearl/Silk. Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:Jill completed the knitting of the Baby's Kaftan by Debbie Bliss in Rowan Cotton Glace. She still needs to do the embroidery. She's working on the body of her Panda by Susan B. Anderson using Knit Picks bare Capretta, Malabrigo Sock in Eggplant and maybe Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool. She also spun the singles from a 2.8 oz batt from Mork Made Fiber Co.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill loves the Pengweeno baby/kid cardigan by Stephen West. She's into the As If Tee by Shay Johnson and Fishing for Compliments by Maschenwunder Manja Vogelsang. She likes the unique border on the Dragonfly's Path shawl by Jennifer Weissman. Her only favorited crochet pattern this week is the Devon Hat by Weiyan Huang. She also enjoys the Cat in a Bag series by Anna Hrachovec and Baby Bok Choy by Sara Elizabeth Kellner.Re-Ups:Anzula Superwash BFL in Ducky, prize from the GLASG Tour de Fleece teamNeighborhood Fiber Co Luxury Lace in Woodberry from The Knitting Tree, LA.Malabrigo Arroyo in Matisse Blue and mohair from Twist, Yarns of Intrigue.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Yesterday (2019)Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)Love on NetflixLegion from FX on HuluWidows (2018)Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)Bouquet by Junko OkamotoHolli YeohJacquard floats in knitting - one technique from TECHknitterSock Arms by Stephanie LotvenStephieJo on RavelryRAICES
Annie is back for Ep. 91! What We've Finished:Annie finished her Breeze Racerback tank by Jessie Mae Martinson out of Earl Grey Fiber Co Gunpowder. She is also almost done with the crocheted coverup Davallia by Isa Catepillan out of Twist Yarns of Intrigue Alpaca/Linen yarn in a grey taupe color. Her Rav page is here. She substituted a macramé border with added beads for the trim. Jill finished up her pom pom animal of Olivia using Knit Picks Palette and instructions from the Trikotri book she bought in Tokyo.Our Current Fix:Annie is working on the Ripple Bralette also by Jessie Mae Martinson using Deep Hue Sea yarn. Jill is still working on Panjereh by Christina Danaee out of Plucky Knitter Solo in the Under the Sea colorway and Malabrigo Mechita in Frank Ochre. She's also making progress on Baby's Kaftan by Debbie Bliss using Rowan Cotton Glace in 815. She's prepping for Tour de Fleece using two braids of Goodie Supply Co. One is 100% Shetland in the Get Off My Rainbow and the other is 72% Shetland, 14% Pearl and 14% Silk in Naked/undyed.What We're Jonesing For:Annie wants to make Light Rain by Joji Locatelli from Interpretations Vol. 3. She'll using Fiber & Hue Well Rounded Fingering in Spiced Chai.Jill has favorited a few shawls: Banrion by Playing With Fibre from the most recent Knitty, Play It By Queer by Shanel Wu, and Berry Crumble Shawl by Xandy Peters. She likes a couple that would be a good use of some handspun including the Comfort Zone Tank by Tif Neilan and Winston by La Maison Rililie. She really wants to make Panda by Susan B. Anderson. Jill and Annie both love Black Sheep, White Sheep and Oliver Pig by Susan B. Anderson.Re-Ups: Streamline sample button cardsUppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Illuminated Knits by Lucy HagueBridge to Nowhere hikeAlways Be My Maybe (2019) Netflix originalWine Country (2019) Netflix originalMurder Mystery (2019) Netflix originalFleabag on AmazonOutlander now on NetflixBorder (Grans, 2018) free on HuluSpider-man: Into the Spider-verse (2018) now on NetflixKilling EveThe Handmaid's TaleBetter Call SaulMurder, She WroteSnerb Yarn
Start or continue your Complicated-along projects!What I've Finished:Jill finished knitting Annex by Norah Gaughan out of Hemp for Knitting AllHemp6 in Aubergine. She still hasn't blocked it yet. She plied up the Bee Mice Elf BFL braid in Finale. She had to ply it a second time to add ply twist. She also went back and added more ply twist to the Capistrano Fiber Arts braid she finished a couple months ago.My Current Fix:Jill is still working on Fox Paws by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette in Edamame, Clarity, Seafaring, Grey Mist and Huckleberry. Her Rav page here. This is her Complicated-along project. She's also started Panjereh by Christina Danaee in The Plucky Knitter Solo in Under the Sea as the main color and Malabrigo Mechita in Frank Ochre. She also started the Baby's Kaftan by Debbie Bliss using Rowan Handknit Cotton in #349.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill likes two new animal toys from Susan B. Anderson including Oliver Pig and Black Sheep, White Sheep. She also like Jemima Duck by Claire Garland. She's into mirasol by alfa knits, who designed the crazy stripes tee. A free pattern that Jill is also into is Organza by Lisa Richardson.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Tour de Fleece GLASG Team pageRocketman (2019)Shrill on Hulu Color of Night (1994)Halloween (2018)Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)Murder, She WroteFarther Away by Jonathan Franzen
Episode 39! You’re WrongSaturday April 7, 2018 Shout out- Lori from San Jose who Bethany met at Stitches West this year, Lisa from Pittsburgh, and Ravelry User GypseeJones from Moses Lake, Wa. Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Almost done with the first sleeve! Comfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to CarnavalCast on my “Batman” socks! Standard toe-up socks in a funky rib pattern I don’t know if I like. I will use a Fish Lips Kiss Heel Yarn is It's All About Ewe Yarn in the “Hairy Lemon” color. Anna is working on:Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarnBasic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapistthe “So Faded” pullover by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” got all cast on and working on the first color fade!!In Time Out:Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:Kamryn’s Birthday Present: Frogged!Bad Juju socks: Frogged!Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna - made a couple pot holders and repaired things languishing in her Mending Pile. A pair of jeans and put a new zipper in an old dress. Also made a Galaxy Skirt to wear to the Amanda Palmer concert tomorrow!!Spinning/Weaving:Bethany did some construction paper weaving with her preschoolers for W week.Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been doing the Countdown to Avengers: Infinity War! Watched Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Guardians of the Galaxy. This weekend will finish phase two with Age of Ulton and AntmanAnna watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, The Court Jester with Danny Kaye and Glynis Johns, and Guardians of the Galaxy 1 Events:Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalongMarch for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
Episode 39! You’re WrongSaturday April 7, 2018 Shout out- Lori from San Jose who Bethany met at Stitches West this year, Lisa from Pittsburgh, and Ravelry User GypseeJones from Moses Lake, Wa. Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Almost done with the first sleeve! Comfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to CarnavalCast on my “Batman” socks! Standard toe-up socks in a funky rib pattern I don’t know if I like. I will use a Fish Lips Kiss Heel Yarn is It's All About Ewe Yarn in the “Hairy Lemon” color. Anna is working on:Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarnBasic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapistthe “So Faded” pullover by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” got all cast on and working on the first color fade!!In Time Out:Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:Kamryn’s Birthday Present: Frogged!Bad Juju socks: Frogged!Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna - made a couple pot holders and repaired things languishing in her Mending Pile. A pair of jeans and put a new zipper in an old dress. Also made a Galaxy Skirt to wear to the Amanda Palmer concert tomorrow!!Spinning/Weaving:Bethany did some construction paper weaving with her preschoolers for W week.Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been doing the Countdown to Avengers: Infinity War! Watched Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Guardians of the Galaxy. This weekend will finish phase two with Age of Ulton and AntmanAnna watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, The Court Jester with Danny Kaye and Glynis Johns, and Guardians of the Galaxy 1 Events:Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalongMarch for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
Episode 38! A Super Episode! Sunday March 25, 2018 Shout out- Margo from Portland who is doing a mystery production in PDX this summer. Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Almost done with the body. Working on fading in the forth color. iComfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to CarnavalDK weight socks in Bad JuJu from Amanda’s Art Yarn on size Us 3 needles, heel has been turned and am working on the cuff- pretty sure I am going to frog them.The Bigger On The Inside Shawl by Kate Atherly in Mosiac Moon's "Rose Tyler" colorway for the Time Vortex Lace bit. And Madeline Tosh "Raspberry Cordial" colorwayfor the TARDIS section. The Lace Vortex bit is done and the Tardis section is waiting for Bethany to have brains to look up how to do a bobble.Anna is working on:Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarn (Magpie Fibers “Empty Night and Hell's Bells” Malabrigo Mechita in “Ink”, Miss Babs Killington in “Half Past Midnight”)Basic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox TherapistAlmost On the needles: “So Faded” by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” Just waiting on English Rose to arrive from Jimmy Beans Wool!Off The Needles:Bethany Finished:0Anna finished: 2 Hexipuffs!In Time Out:Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:Kamryn’s birthday present. It just doesn’t seem to like what Bethany or the amazing Alter Knit book wants it to be. Anna-0Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna - Finished her “Georgia O’Keefe” dress (pattern is Sew House Seven for Simplicity Pattern: 8231)Spinning/Weaving:0In Rehearsal/PerformanceBethany- Lots of New Muses productions happening over the summer.Anna-0Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been watching: Blackish- caught up and waiting for more episodes, Restarted Supergirl, watched Thor Ragnarok and the new 2017 JumanjiAnna saw Black Panther, rewatched Coraline, and started watching Buffy the Vampire SlayerEvents:Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalongSuperhero Dreamcatcher Afghan- It looks like the Spider man logo.Superhero Civil War hats! - Colorwork hats that say Team Cap or Team Iron ManCaptain America Knit Hoodie- This looks so cool and has been in Bethany’s to knit list for a while.Black Panther Afghan Square Nakia's Infinity Scarf March for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
Episode 38! A Super Episode! Sunday March 25, 2018 Shout out- Margo from Portland who is doing a mystery production in PDX this summer. Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Almost done with the body. Working on fading in the forth color. iComfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to CarnavalDK weight socks in Bad JuJu from Amanda’s Art Yarn on size Us 3 needles, heel has been turned and am working on the cuff- pretty sure I am going to frog them.The Bigger On The Inside Shawl by Kate Atherly in Mosiac Moon's "Rose Tyler" colorway for the Time Vortex Lace bit. And Madeline Tosh "Raspberry Cordial" colorwayfor the TARDIS section. The Lace Vortex bit is done and the Tardis section is waiting for Bethany to have brains to look up how to do a bobble.Anna is working on:Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarn (Magpie Fibers “Empty Night and Hell's Bells” Malabrigo Mechita in “Ink”, Miss Babs Killington in “Half Past Midnight”)Basic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox TherapistAlmost On the needles: “So Faded” by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” Just waiting on English Rose to arrive from Jimmy Beans Wool!Off The Needles:Bethany Finished:0Anna finished: 2 Hexipuffs!In Time Out:Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:Kamryn’s birthday present. It just doesn’t seem to like what Bethany or the amazing Alter Knit book wants it to be. Anna-0Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna - Finished her “Georgia O’Keefe” dress (pattern is Sew House Seven for Simplicity Pattern: 8231)Spinning/Weaving:0In Rehearsal/PerformanceBethany- Lots of New Muses productions happening over the summer.Anna-0Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been watching: Blackish- caught up and waiting for more episodes, Restarted Supergirl, watched Thor Ragnarok and the new 2017 JumanjiAnna saw Black Panther, rewatched Coraline, and started watching Buffy the Vampire SlayerEvents:Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalongSuperhero Dreamcatcher Afghan- It looks like the Spider man logo.Superhero Civil War hats! - Colorwork hats that say Team Cap or Team Iron ManCaptain America Knit Hoodie- This looks so cool and has been in Bethany’s to knit list for a while.Black Panther Afghan Square Nakia's Infinity Scarf March for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018