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Recorded Saturday, February 22, 2025   Barb and Tracie are both appalled at what has been happening since the Trump inauguration.  What can we do? Call your representatives Sign up at Indivisible - STOP THE TRUMP-MUSK COUP February 28 - Economic Blackout - no purchases in person or online.  thepeoplesunionusa.com is planning a series of boycott days - I will post the link and all of the dates in the show notes   Please join our  Colorwork KAL!  Here are the details:   Starts 2/1/25, ends on 5/1/25   Any project with colorwork - could be stranded, fair-isle, stripes, mosaic, intarsia, etc.   Your project can be a hat, mitts, mittens, gloves, anything around the neck, a toy - but it must be larger than a washcloth!  You might want to go big, like a sweater, vest or poncho WIPs less than 50% done are eligible for the KAL   Have fun with it.  Challenge yourself to try something new.  Chat it up in the Colorwork KAL thread here!   Our Zoom group is continuing.  Please join us on Saturdays, 12 noon Pacific time.  All the info you need is in our Ravelry group!   I am the guest on Episode 283 of the Life After MLM podcast talking about my experience as the mother of someone on the autistic spectrum    EVENTS NoCKRs 2025 -  April 10-13, 2025 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA.   If you are interested in getting on the waitlist, please contact Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com Fiber Frolic - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA.  Bring a chair and lunch!  Presented by Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together!  Are you interested in meeting other knitters and crocheters who listen to the podcast?  Please join us at the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together next September 18-21  at the Zephyr Point Presbyterian Retreat Center on the shores of Lake Tahoe in Nevada.  For more information, take a look at the Get Together Thread thread on Ravelry.  Please get your registration in as soon as possible.     KNITTING Barb has finished: 4 Knitted Knockers   Tracie finished: Alignment by Katrine Birkenwasser in Seattle Sky Dyeworks Mismated in Rhododendron Purple rainbow socks for Rachel in Alexandra the Art of Yarn Dark Side of the Moon in Purple Haze Never Not Gnoming #29 for our Capitola realtor in bright blues Ever After Sweater by Claire Jackson in Malabrigo Rios in the Gemini colorway   Barb is still working on: Marklee #2 by Elizabeth Doherty, using Serendipidye 24 Carat MCNin the Peppermint Julep colorway Garter Stitch Scarf, using Sirdar Colourwheel Knitted Knockers   Barb has cast-on Navelli pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence, one in the Black colorway ad 1 in the Natural colorway Bankhead hat #33 by Susie Gourley using some Lion Brand Mandala picked up on a destash table   Tracie has cast on: 2 Knitted Knockers Raise the Woof by Casapinka in Indigodragonfly ROU Sport in Spock Puppet and many others - doing both dog motifs! Socks in LMFA Show Stopper in Shantay You Stay held double on size 2 needles   BOOKS Barb read: You Like it Darker by Stephen King - 4.5 stars The Worst of You by Sarah Richards - 3 stars Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout - 4 stars Tracie read: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4 stars All the Rage (DI Adam Fawley #4) by Cara Hunter - 4 stars The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982 by Chris Nashawaty - 5 stars

Recorded Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Book talk starts at 33:50   Our Sweater KAL has ended!  Did you win a prize?  Please listen until the end of the episode to find out.   Please join us for our next knit-along - our second Colorwork KAL!  Here are the details: 1.  Starts 2/1/25, ends  5/1/25   2.  Any project with colorwork - could be stranded, fairisle, stripes, mosaic, intarsia, etc.   3.  Your project can be a hat, mitts, mittens, gloves, anything around the neck, a toy - but it must be larger than a dishcloth!  You might want to go big, like a sweater, vest, poncho, etc. 4.  If you have a colorwork project that is less than 50% done as of 2/1/2025, you may use it for this KAL. Have fun with it.  Challenge yourself to try something new.  Chat it up in the Colorwork KAL thread here! Our Zoom group is continuing.  Please join us on Saturdays, 12 noon Pacific time.  All the info you need is in our Ravelry group! EVENTS EVENTS NoCKRs 2025 -  April 10-13, 2025 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA.  We still have a few spots open!  If you are interested, please contact Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com Fiber Frolic - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA.  Bring a chair and lunch!  Presented by Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together!  Are you interested in meeting other knitters and crocheters who listen to the podcast?  Please join us at the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together next September 18-21 at the Zephyr Point Presbyterian Retreat Center on the shores of Lake Tahoe in Nevada.  For more information, take a look at the Get Together Thread thread on Ravelry.  Please get your registration in as soon as possible.   KNITTING Barb has finished: Be Kind hat by Melissa Simpson Bankhead Hat #32 Tracie finished: Darling Darby by Jean Clement  for Modelo T-shirt from Clothing Bundle II by Barbara Prime for Scraps Chaps dog 2nd Bolton Pass Hat by Espace Tricot in Sea Change Fibers by the Dye Project Ecola Worsted in Flower Fairy Davis #5 by Pam Allen in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Worsted- Nightfall colorway, Three Irish Girls SpringvaleDK in Skipjack , and a mystery off-white sport off-white from a destash Darling Darby #9 by Jean Clement for Ruby in Plymouth Encore Colorspun Worsted in the Spectrum Spray colorway  Barb is still working on: Garter Stitch Scarf, using Sirdar Colourspun Barb has cast-on Marklee #2 by Elizabeth Doherty, using Serendipidye 24 Carat MCN in the Peppermint Julip colorway Tracie has Cast on: Socks for Rachel in Alexandra the Art of Yarn Dark Side of the Moon in Purple Haze Ever After Sweater by Claire Jackson in Malabrigo Rios in the Gemini colorway Tracie is Working On: Alignment sweater by Katrine Birkenwasser in Seattle Sky Dyeworks Mismated Rhododendron Barb has frogged Great Love by Ankestrik, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the Dove Heather colorway Granito by Joji Locatelli, using Serendipidye Dyeworks 24 Carrot MCN in the Peppermint Julip colorway The Market Bag by Davina Choy, using a DK white cotton pima and a DK blue cotton pima BOOKS Barb read: The Vacancy in Room 10 by Seraphina Nova Glass - 3 stars The Women by Kristin Hannah - 4.5 stars Last Minute Guest by Drew Strickland. - 3.5 stars Cue the Sun: The Invention of Reality TV - Emily Nussbaum - 3.5 stars The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult - 3 stars  Tracie read: A Blind Eye (Clare MacKay #&) by Marion Todd - 3 stars Leave the Grave Green by Deborah Crombie - 3 stars After Annie by Anna Quindlen - 4 stars In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider - 3.5 stars Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida by Mikita Brottman - 4.5 stars Things Don't Break on Their Own by Sarah Easter Collins - 4 stars Retraction/Updates: Tracie recommended iilluminaughtii on YouTube and podcast.  iilluminaughtii was accused of bullying many other content creators on YouTube and is no longer producing content. Tracie also recommended the Man Enough podcast - co-host Justin Baldoni is Blake Lively's accused perpetrator and co-host Jamey Heath is one of his accused conspirators.  Their female co-host Liz Plank quit the podcast as soon as these accusations came to light, and the Man Enough podcast appears to be defunct. Since we recorded this episode, Tracie has also read about problematic behavior on Blake Lively's part.  She has no idea who is telling the truth in this situation, but in any case, she no longer recommends either of these podcasts.    

Recorded Thursday, September 12, 2024 Book talk begins at 30:30   Our annual Mother Bear KAL has ended, and we will announce the prize winners at the end of this episode.  Our Fall Sweater KAL is starting!  You have until January 15 to finish an adult-sized sweater with some kind of sleeves.  WIPs less than 50% complete are fine.  Come join our sweater discussion thread, and check out our pattern bundles. Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom   Tracie is teaching a class on making knitted toys at Rumpelstiltskin in Sacramento, and it has been rescheduled to September 28 and November 2.  See the class listing here for details!   Events - We will be at Lambtown at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, California on Saturday, October 5.   KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bears #299 - 301 Water is Life hat by Lavanya Patricella, using Mary Maxim worsted Bankhead hat #31 by Susie Gorley Spinwheel Beanie by Benjamin Matthews using 2 colors of Plymouth Encore   Tracie finished: Mother Bears 331 and 332 Digital Citizens stuffed toys Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Sea Change Fibers by The Dye Project Bayshore Fingering in Pink Frock Scraps Chaps Cat #2 by Barbara Prime in Malabrigo Rios in  Tubey by Woolly Wormhead in Red Heart for Addie Doodie by Woolly Wormhead in Lion Brand Mandala Ombre for Harrison Karina Headband by marianna mel in blue and yellow for Ellie   Barb is still working on: Peony Top by Minimi Knit Design in Berroco Remix Light in Peony   And has cast on: Ribbed Beanie #4 by Vanessa Ewing using Western Sky Knits Biggie Yume by Isabel Kraemer, using Indigo Dragonfly Sport ROU in the Is She all Green and Fuzzy and Mossy colorway     Tracie has cast on: 42-6 Dream in Blue Cardigan #3 by DROPS design in Universal Uptown DK mint green and lavender (no need to) Panic Sweater by Casapinka in Jody Long Summer Delight in the Tomato colorway   And continues to work on: Just Float by Stephanie Lotven (TellyBean Knits) in Apple Fiber Studio Sparkling Cider in Malachite and Life in the Long Grass Silk/Merino Sock in Autumn Fiddly Bits cowl #11 by Jana Pihota   BOOKS Barb read: When the Night Comes Falling: a Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders by Howard Blum - 5 stars The Good Wife: The Shocking Betrayal and Brutal Murder of a Godly Woman in Texas - 4 stars None of This is True by Lisa Jewell - 5 stars   Tracie read: Things Aren't Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five by Tony Wright - 4 stars.  Not well written and gets into the weeds, but so interesting Holly by Stephen King - 4.5 stars Shiner by Amy Jo Burns - 3.5 stars Toxic Rage: A Tale of Murder in Tucson by AJ Flick - 3.5 stars   Barb recommends the podcast The Idaho Massacre    Tracie recommends the following shows to stream: Homicide: Life on the Street on Peacock Blue Lights on Britbox Dublin Murders on Starz  Troppo on Prime Video

Episode 68: Magic Phones and Feelings Record date: 2/8/23 Publish Date: 2/27/23 Edited by:Caitlyn X Beers! Phase Three Brewing Company Pixel Density Lite India Pale Ale Citra Announcements and Gravel Knits Events Year Long Fiber Challenge Submission Form - New for 2023! #gravelknitsstash 2023 MALs! We will continue to go head to head for the stein Stein if participate in all 4 get an entry Q1 Do something new for you - "New Year New Skills" (Jan-Mar) Q2 Expand your knowledge on a skill - "Grow Your Skills" (Apr-June) Q3 Follow a pattern from a designer you haven't tried before (July-Sept) Q4 (Oct-Dec) We made a top podcast list! https://blog.feedspot.com/knitting_podcasts/ 19th What have you been listening to? Modern Wool The Modern Wool podcast is hosted by Lydia Christiansen and explores modern topics, questions, and techniques affecting fiber farms, cottage mills, and discerning hand crafters. Follow along as we share the secrets we've learned along the way about sustainable, small batch wool. Current projects/ cast ons Kelsi: Spinning!!! Radnor from Southern Cross Fibre 4 ply on my e-spinner Caitlyn: West Side Market Bag by Corrie Purdum US 9 - 5.5 mm Lion Brand Re-Up: 503 Saffron My new walking and knitting project :-) My first knitted bag! Ravelry Link Cross Skull Cap by Kimberly Villareal https://somebunnyslove.com/2009/12/adieu-to-2009/ My Baker's Hat by Emily Russell https://www.instagram.com/em.knits/ Be Loving by Melissa Simpson https://www.facebook.com/Dakineknits FOs Kelsi: Grass is Greener Turquoise Tuque Designs Caitlyn: Fraser Test Knit Test for Knox Mountain Knit Co. Malabrigo Rios in Ivy and White Trail Hat, by Rachy Knits Test Knit US 3 - 3.25 mm US 5 - 3.75 mm Cascade Yarns ® Venezia Sport 179 Peacock Blue Super fun rythem, 2 stitch cables fun single color/semi solid project Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits Our Website is: GravelKnits.com You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/gravelknits Kelsi Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsij Caitlyn Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd instagram: CaitlynNLloydKnitsandBikes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Recorded on may 23, 2022 Book Talk starts at 24:00 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Our annual Mother Bear KAL begins June 1!  Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread.  One post per bear please.  Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread!  #2022MBKAL2KLC   12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here! KNITTING Barb finished: Hipster shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway. Mother Bears 251, 252, 253   Tracie finished Mother Bears 272, 273, 275 and 276   Barb continues working on: Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway That's My Jam shawl by Steve Fegert using a kit she bought from Leading Men Fiber Arts forager lite by Isabel Kraemer, using Inner Yarn Zen Superwash Fingering in the Lupine colorway   She has cast on: Venturer's Vest by Knitwise Design in Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Worsted Twist in the Taupe Heather colorway Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowksa using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea Sport in the Falcon's Eye colorway - left over from my May(be) Queen pullover   Tracie has cast on: Great Falls by Nataliya Polyakov in Scheepjes Whirl in Jade Jim Jam Ciara by Laura Aylor in Araucania Caña Ruca   She continues working on: Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted  in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy     BOOKS The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner - 4 stars Be Careful Who You Love: Inside the Michael Jackson Case by Diane Dimond - 4 stars We Thought We Knew You: A Terrifying True Story of Secrets, Betrayal, Deception, and Murder by M. William Phelps - 3 stars Let's Not Do That Again by Grant Ginder - 4 stars She Kills Me: True Stories of History's Deadliest Women by Jennifer Wright - 2.5 stars   BOOKS Caul Baby by Morgan Jenkins Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell Finders Keepers by Belinda Bauer Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin Murder in St Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley by Elizabeth Randall Tracie recommends watching Jinxx Monsoon as Judy Garland on RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars 7.  NSFW or for those with delicate sensibilities!

Recorded on March 28, 2022 Book Talk starts at 33:48 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until .  You can get all the details here! Mini Skein Finished Object thread here. Browse our Mini Skein Pattern Bundle here. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!   The 2KLC 2022 Swap has begun!  Important dates:   April 1: Check in #4 April 15: check in #5 May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date   KNITTING Barb has finished: Delicious Simplicity hat by Knitsalotte, using Bulky scraps I had in my stash Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf in Sublime Eden DK in the Renee colorway   Finished Chicory by Susan Moskwa in Scheepjes Colour Crafter   Barb continues working on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway   She has cast on: Transition Slipover Vest by Aimee Sher, using Berroco Ultra Wool in the 33146 (purple) colorway wurm by katushika, using Straightfork Farm 60/40 Sport Weight in the Purple Haze colorway Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway. Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway A project for my swap partner   Tracie has cast on: Socks to match my Swallowtail pullover in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock - using hem/cuff chart from Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavillee in Anzula Breeze in Aspen and Garnet and Earl Grey Fiber Co. Rooibos Single in Bloom Secret project for my Swappee in very special yarn Lazy Days Romper and Pinafore Dress by marianna mel in Rowan Calmer Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted  in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy   And continues working on: Colorful Geometry Sweater by Petra Machová Kouřilová in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive, a gradient set of Koigu American Merino, and 2 Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls     BOOKS Barb read The Widow by K.L. Slater - 3 stars In the Shadow of the Mountain by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado - 5 stars We Live Next Door by Laura Wolf - 3 stars The Secrets We Left Behind by Susan Elliot Wright Every Breath You Take by Ann Rule - 4 stars Airliner Down by John Etzil - 2 stars The Maid by Nita Prose - 5 stars   Tracie read: The Quiet Child by John Burley - 3 stars The Long Prison Journey of Leslie Van Houton: Life Beyond the Cult by Karlene Faith - 4.5 stars Family Money by Chad Zunker - 3 stars Playing With Fire: The True Story of a Nurse, Her Husband, and a Marriage Turned Fatal by John Glatt - 4 starts The Maid by Nita Prose - 4.5 starts Disturbed Ground by Carla Norton and    Worst Roommate Ever series on Netflix - 5 stars

News: None this week   FO:    Emily - Comfort Zone cabled hat design in Malabrigo Rios, Cumparsita colorway.  Keep your eyes out for the testing call!   WIPS: Emily - crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Town with an Ocean View colorway  https://biglittleyarn.com/ - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - vanilla socks in Queensland Perth, Royal Botanical Gardens colorway       Lauren - Ripple Crop Top in purple yak blend handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine' Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland       Acquisitions:   Emily - Monte Verde Innova fountain pen in metallic rainbow!   Lauren - Denman brush, it's astonishing how much it makes my curls pop… - Pichinku, Tawa base, dyed with Kinsa Kuchu in the Cedroncillo colorway https://pichinkufibers.com/ a gift from a friend who traveled to Peru!       Occult Corner: The Morrigan, a tripartite goddess associated with battle in Irish folklore!     Self Promotion: The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!   Emily's merch is now available and ready to ship!  Getchur witchy enamel pins, charms, sticker, and washi tapes at https://kittywithacupcake.com/   Emily has a new triangle shawl design in the Knitcrate Malabrigo box!  It's a stunner with seed stitch and a slipped stitch pattern making a wavy design.  You can get a discount with code KITTYCUPCAKE https://bit.ly/3GkceeT

News: None this week   FO:  Lauren - Shusui shrug in All You Knit Is Love, Battlo Facade colorway and a handspun gradient in Organic Polworth, contrast bind off in Teal Torch Knits, TTK Sock base, Lemon Lime Fizz colorway https://tealtorchknits.com/     Emily - vanilla socks in Regia, colorway Tomorrowland   WIPS: Emily - crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Town with an Ocean View colorway  https://biglittleyarn.com/ - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Cabled hat design in Malabrigo Rios, Cumparsita colorway.  Keep your eyes out for the testing call! - vanilla socks in Queensland Perth, Royal Botanical Gardens colorway       Lauren - Ripple Crop Top in purple yak blend handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top       Acquisitions:   Emily - Shopify card reader   Lauren - Tolkien mug and pins, plus a witchy notions bag from Homerow Fiber Co. https://homerowfiber.co       Occult Corner: We love an ongoing theme, and this episode we started to talk about the western zodiac constellations!  We discuss Aquarius from the aspects of mythology and folklore, a bit of astrology symbolism, and a sprinkling of astronomy     Self Promotion: The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!   Emily's merch is now available and ready to ship!  Getchur witchy enamel pins, charms, sticker, and washi tapes at https://kittywithacupcake.com/   Emily has a new triangle shawl design in the Knitcrate Malabrigo box!  It's a stunner with seed stitch and a slipped stitch pattern making a wavy design.  You can get a discount with code KITTYCUPCAKE https://bit.ly/3GkceeT

Recorded on January 16, 2022 Book Talk starts at 35:55 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here. Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended.  Stay tuned till the end of the podcast to find out if you've won a prize, and thanks to everyone who participated! Do you have all kinds of mini-skeins but don't know what to do with them?  Join our Spring Mini-Skeins KAL!  We already have a bundle full of pattern ideas, and if I know this group, many more will be added.  The KAL will run February 1-May 1, 2022 - check out the thread in our Ravelry group for more info. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. The 2022 2KLC Swap is on!  Go to swap thread for all the info and to join (follow link to the sign up form AND post your answers to the questionnaire in the thread). Upcoming events:  March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA. April 7-10, 2022 - Tracie will be attending the Northern California Knitting Retreat in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTING Barb has finished: Multnomah Falls hat by Kay Hopkins, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Brick Red colorway Frohlocke Hat by Katrine Schubert, using Malabrigo Rastita in the Archangel colorway  Nagare by Natsuko Iida, using Valley Yarns Superwash Sport in the Ice colorway Murphy Bay Hat by Jenny Weibe, using Malabrigo Rios in the Pines colorway   Tracie has finished: Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman in 3 colors of Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock (Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters) and Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist in Ecru My first combo spin!  I used 5 braids of fiber and then I double-plied them.  Very excited to see how much I have and plan a project (hopefully a sweater)! Barb is working on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway And has cast on: Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf, using 1 ball of Sublime Eden DK, in the Renee colorway Forest Park Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the Dove Heather and Deep Waters color ways Tracie has cast on: Anker's Sweater Junior by PetiteKnit in Scheepjes Colour Crafter  The JazzaGal by Mary Annerella in The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light in Kinego Bay And is working on: Vanilla Socks in Biscotte Bis-Sock in the Arial colorway   BOOKS Barb read: The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders that Shocked a Nation by Dennis L. Breo, and William J. Martin - 4 stars. (1st published in 1993) Dr. Rick Will See You Now by Dr. Rick - 4 stars The Ruin (Cormac Reilly #1) by Dervla McTiernan - 5 stars I Invited Her In by Adele Parks - 4 stars Tracie read  Afraid of the Dark: The True Story of a Reckless Husband, His Stunning Wife, and the Murder That Shattered a Family by Tom Henderson - 3.5 stars The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray: A Critical Appreciation of the World's Finest Actor by Robert Schnakenberg - 4 stars Wonder Valley by Ivy Pachoda - 3 stars 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard - 3.5 stars

News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July!  See our social media and public Patreon posts to lean more!   https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal     FO:       WIPS: Emily - Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Old Rusted Chair, Rebel Girl colorway, Sock base https://oldrustedchair.com/ - Vanilla socks in Regia - Granny Stripe crochet blanket   Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater  in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff - Spinning in mystery deep stash and Malabrigo Nube Lavanda (66) colorway, intended to become a fingering weight two ply - Vanilla shortie socks in Havirland Yarns, Pax Sock base, an old Stranger Things themed colorway https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland       Acquisitions: Emily - McKay's Books http://www.mckaybooks.com/ Second hand copies of Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitting Without Tears and The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery - Craft South http://www.craft-south.com/  some cute fat quarters of fabric to sew some lavender sachets - Haus of Yarn http://www.hausofyarn.com/ Old Rusted Chair, Upload colorway, Sock base; Malabrigo Sock in Persia colorway, Malabrigo Rios in Cumparsita colorway - Sapphire and Sage   http://sapphiresagebtq.com/  Some cute pocket rocks!   Lauren - Gorjue lipstick in the Spicy Tuna Roll and Cheese Pizza shade https://gorjue.com/ - Stasher silicone zip bags www.stasherbag.com - A whole box of snacks from her partner's fire crew     Occult Corner: The west coast's most famous haunted house, The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California.  For a good overview of the history, Lauren recommends episode 79 of the Lore podcast “Locked Away”     Shameless Self Promotion:   Lauren will be having a shop update on Sunday 8/1 at 9am PST!  There will be a new lace weight base, avocado dyed BFL Tweed and Flutter Lace, and a new self striping colorway “Glorious Purpose” inspired by the new Loki series. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe   Quarter 4 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is available for pre-order in Emily's Etsy shop!  Each month included a Valkyrie Fibers mini skein, spell pouch patter, hand poured tea light, art postcard with a full moon ritual, plus some little extras! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake   The MKAL is no longer a mystery!  All the clues are revealed and the pattern is available in full (see link in the news section)  

Recorded on May 12, 2021 Book Talk starts at 30:15 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Our Anything But Wool KAL has ended - 142 FOs!  Good job, everyone!  We will announce the prize winners in Episode 226. Up next, Mother Bear KAL!   The FO thread will be open June 1 -September 1, but any bear made in 2021 is eligible.  Join the chatter here. The winner of The Office project bag by Tracie is announced at the end of this episode. Knitting Barb finished: Chunky Cabled Hat by by Christy Kay Morse, using Noro Furisode in 23 colorway. Snow Day hat by Jerry Burch, using Noro Furisode in 23 colorway Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Malabrigo Rios in the Solis colorway. Mother Bear # 236 Tracie finished: Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway Mother Bears 229 and 232-238 Confetti by Veera Välimäki in Kellbourne Woolens Mojave - Sky Blue Barb had a request from a listener to talk in detail about how she applies the grosgrain ribbon to the inside of her button bands to provide more stability.  She learned the technique from this very detailed video made by the Knitmore Girls, and the photos below show Barb's own examples. Barb continues to work on: One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope in color 27  Purl Strings tee by Heidi Kirrmaier, using Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Skinny) in the Sprout colorway And has cast on: Snow Day hat by Jerry Burch using Noro Furisode in 23 colorway Vanilla socks using Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway Gnot Just Another Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira Tracie has cast on: Gnot Another Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira in various acrylic worsted yarns from the Bear bin She continues to work on: Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota in blues and greens BOOKS Barb read: Lost in the Wild: Danger and Survival in the North Woods by Cary J. Griffith - 5 stars The Dry (Aaron Falk #1) by Jane Harper - 4 stars To Have and To Kill by John Glatt - 4 stars Into the Water by Paula Hawkins - 3 stars Tracie read: Carrie by Stephen King - 5 stars Our Time is Now: Power, Purpose and the Fight for a Fair America by Stacy Abrams - 4 stars To the Land of Long Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith - 4 stars

Book Talk starts at 41:25 Recorded March 22, 2021   Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Our Anything-But-Wool KAL is ongoing!  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!  Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here.   Would you like to win a copy of the Abington Mitts by BostonJen? This lovely pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and would be a beautiful addition to anyone’s winter wardrobe.  Post on the giveaway thread to be entered to win!   KNITTING   Barb has finished: Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Luxury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, and Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Twist Sock, in the Ocean and the Magenta colorways Vindaloo Shawl by Melissa Schoschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway Mother Bear #234   Tracie has finished Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon 1st of Four Cats by Kath Dalmeny Zickzack Scarf (cowl) by Christy Kamm in Louisa Harding Amitola in the Hook and Dawn colorways Kindling Mitts by Helen Stewart in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendelton in Snow for my friend Dawn’s birthday   Barb continues to work on: River Ripples by Yumiko Alexander, using Hemp for Knitting Allhemp 3 in the Green colorway Mother Bear #234    And has cast on: Alaska hat by Camille Descoteaux, using a kit from Knitcircus  Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Malabrigo Rios in the Solis colorway. One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway.   Tracie has cast on: Sea Turtle by Galina Fedtchenko in Artfibers Houdini   And continues to work on: Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway Jewel Box Cowl by Cindy Garland in Stunning String Studio Stunning Superwash (kit) 2nd Cat from 4 Cats by Kath Dalmeny using Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, etc.  Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway     BOOKS   Barb read: In the Dark by Loreth Anne White - 3 stars The Murder of Marion Miley by Beverly Bell - 4.5 stars   Tracie read: His Favorites by Kate Walbert The Secret Place by Tana French

Episode 105 is finally up!  I hope you are all doing well. What I've Finished:Jill finally wrapped up her Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Briar Heather and other scrap yarns.  Her Rav page here.  This was sent to her swap partner along with a tiny glove ornament knit from the Mini-Me pattern by Julia Mueller.  She used scrap sock yarn for this.  Her Rav page here.  Jill also finished and blocked her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter.  She used Malabrigo Rios in Denim, Sandback, Valentina and Magenta.My Current Fix:Jill's still slowly working on her Fox Paws stole by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette.  Her Rav page here.  She started a Compass baby blanket by Buttonnose Crochet out of Lion Brand Mandala in Pixie.  She also cast-on a Baker Jo (little) by Jessika Ambada out of Fil&Tropia Wise Fox Stellina fingering weight leftovers held double.  She also finished the piecing and backing of the Frolic Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill loves Festival of Stitches by Lisa Hannes, which was originally a Mystery KAL.  She's into the Hands cardigan by Chantal Belisle.  She also thinks it would be funny to make Facehugger by Neetza Drake for baby/maternity photos.  She likes two baby patterns, Genevieve's Tube Socks from Knitmore Girls and the Hope Romper Dress by Nomad Stitches.Re-Ups:Wee Cupcake by Taiga Hilliard and other goodies from Lynne (TSimpleKelly)Alterknit Stitch Dictionary by Andrea RangelHolst Garn Tides in MaroonLavishea lotion barTannei Casey project bagsFebruary Baby Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmerman from Kim (slow.cloth)Turtlepurl self-striping in Trenchcoat (based on Burberry plaid!)Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Twinset Designs podcastInsecure Season 4We're Here on HBOUpload on AmazonJingle All the Way (1996)The Wrong Missy (2020)Pierced by the Sun by Laura Esquivel

Current Productions (0:26) Pride sock in self striping sock yarn (80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon)from  Whitebirch Fiber Arts "Full Monty"  Aumangea Pullover by Arohaknits in Malabrigo Rios (100% SW Merino) "Pearl 10" and "Pines" Cast on for the Knot Today tank by Skeinanigans in Knitted Wit Victory Fine discontinued (100% Merino) in "Chai" and "Shandanowitz"  Cast on for the Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle  (85% Merino, 15% silk) in “Headwaters” Events (7:18)  An updated list of cancelled fiber events, as well as a link to vendors to help support them at https://knitty.com/sos.html Little Known Facts(7:35) How to be an Ally Guide to Allyship White Fragility  

Stay safe out there! Anti-racism resources: https://www.rachelricketts.com/antiracism-resourcesGood list of organizations to donate to, to support Black Lives Matter causes. What I've Finished:Jill spun up her Mork Made Fiber Co batt.  It's a 2-ply, 4.6oz, 246 yards.My Current Fix:Jill just needs some finishing touches before completing her Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Briar Heather.  She's pulled out her WIP of Fox Paws by Xandy Peters using five colors of Knit Picks Palette.  Her Rav page here.  She's halfway done already with her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter using Malabrigo Rios in Blue Jeans, Sandbank, Valentina and Magenta.  She used WoollyBear99's modifications for a looser neckline.  She's been spinning some Naked Bubblegum colorway 80/20 South American Wool/Viscose fiber from Goodie Supply Company.  She also started the Frolic Quilt pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew using a kit from Connecting Threads that has Cluck Cluck Sew designed fabrics.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill likes the Pupu scrunchie pattern by Sari Nordlund despite all her scrunchie hatred.  She likes the From Where You Were Plucked newborn hat by Corrie Willard.  She's been looking at baby mobiles, including Monster Mobile by Rebecca Danger, Hot Air Balloons Mobile by Doreen Blask and Hot Air Balloon Baby Mobile by Tatyana Korobkova.  She also likes the pullover Windkissed by Tif Neilan.Re-Ups:Holstgarn Coast and SupersoftUppers and Downers:King Arthur Flour Hot Buttered Soft Pretzels recipe.The Lovebirds (2020) - not originally produced for Netflix, but released there.Total Recall (1990)Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach

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.

Happy New Year! What I've Finished:Jill knit the Trap-A-Zoid socks by Sarah Jordan out of dark purple and olive/mustard Koigu.  Her Rav page here.  She also knit the Nara Fingerless mittens by Wondrlanding in Malabrigo Finito in the Chispas colorway.  Her Rav page here.  She made the Anagram Hat by Amy van de Laar out of  Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Hayloft.  Her Rav page here.  She made the Secondary Cowl by Stephanie Lotven from Sierra Yarn Chikan in Rose.  She had to do more repeats for the same circumference given the smaller yarn.  Rav page here.  Her shawl project was Part of Your World by Lily Go out of Wolle's Custom Color Changing Cotton in Strawflower using 8/0 amber beads.  Her Rav page here.  Her garment project was the Totum Tee from Nomad Stitches using Knit Picks Comfy Fingering in Hollyberry.  Her Rav page here.  And her last project for the Giftalong Opadoo was the Hyzenthlay Rabbit Beanie (Knit) by Sheila Toy Stromberg out of HiKoo Kensington and leftover fingering scraps held double for the flowers.  Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:Jill went back to working on her Framework Bralette by Jessie Mae Martinson out of handspun yarn from 80/20 Merino/Silk fiber from Capistrano Fiber Arts.  She's also back to knitting Ondawa by Michele Wang out of Malabrigo Rios in Purpuras.What I'm Jonesing For:A whimsical pattern Jill likes is the Snake Coil Cowl by Ariel Woods.  She likes the new sweater, Elwyn Pullover by Erika Flory.  She's into a couple crochet hats, the Puffs on the Bias Hat by Viktoria Gogolak and Seraphine Slouch by Danielle Arseniak.  There's a cool crochet shawl, Bumps in the Road Shawl by Rachy Newin.  A knit shawl she likes is Cirrus by Natasja Hornby.  She also likes the Mellon socks by Sari Nordlund and the Elfbaby hat by Robynn Weldon.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Star Wars: The Rise of Starwalker (2019)Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (2019)Barry

I'm having trouble embedding the audio.  You can find it at archive.org here.Jill has been super busy, but finally was able to find time to check in with you guys!  Happy December everyone!What I've Finished:She got some additional Jen Goodie fiber to finish off her Myndie shawl by Ambah O'Brien.  Her Rav page here.  She made another set of reuseable makeup removers out of a Jenni Calo alligator flannel from Connecting Threads.  She also made a Gnome de Plume by Sarah Schira using a mini from Dyed by Hand Yarns Tough Sock in Silver Screen.  She also used some Berroco Sox leftovers and Malabrigo Sock in some green.  Her Rav page here.  This is her first project for the Indie Designer Giftalong.My Current Fix:Jill was making good progress on her Ondawa by Michele Wang in Malabrigo Rios in Purpuras but put it aside for giftalong projects.  She also started a Framework Bralette by Jessie Mae Martinson in some Capistrano Fiber Arts handspun.  She started a pair of Trap-a-Zoid socks by Sarah Jordan using Koigu leftovers.  She's working on a pair of Nara fingerless mittens by Wondrlanding using Malabrigo Finito in the Chispas colorway.  She's also crocheting the Totum Tee by NomadStitches in Knit Picks Comfy Fingering in the Hollyberry colorway.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill likes the My Cowl Canvas by Carolyn Bloom.  She has some favorite holiday patterns, including the Frostvale Snowflake by Julia Hart, Winter Folk Friends by Esther Braithwaite and Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner.  Her new favorite crochet patterns are Maraska by Elena Fedotna and It Calls Me by Lily Go.  She loves the colorwork Wilkhaven Sweater by Emily K. Williams, the by coat Amalia by Felipa Carneiro and the interestingly constructed By the Campfire by Rachel Illsley.  She also loves the Shik'is Headband by Jennifer Berg.Re-Ups:Dye Lots StudioBirdie Parker DesignsThe Royal BeePam Powers KnitsWildfiber StudioLatifah Saafir StudiosLady Dye Yarns - 19th AmendmentCompatto Yarn SalonTale Spun YarnsKnitted WitUppers, Downers and Miscellaneous:The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca SklootWatchmen on HBOThe Righteous Gemstones on HBOTerrace House on NetflixFour and Twenty Blackbirds pie cookbook

The Complicated-along is still underway, and the FIFO make-along has begun!  Come chat with us in the Ravelry group!What I've Finished:Jill wrapped up her Complicated-along project, the Butterly/Papillon shawl by Marin Melchior out of Uneek Fingering colorway 3007 and Knit Picks Palette in Mist.  Her Rav page here.  She also finished sewing her My Cousin Vinny Halloween costume out of navy floral stretch fabric from Michael Levine's.  She used Simplicity 1036 as a base for the jumpsuit and modified the collar, back and made it one-piece instead of separates.My Current Fix:Jill is still working on Myndie by Ambah O'Brien out of Jen Goodie fiber for the GLASG spinalong in the Get Off My Rainbow colorway.  She ran out of yarn and needs to spin more to finish the shawl.  Her Rav page here.  She started the back of the Ondawa pullover by Michelle Wang out of Malabrigo Rios in the Purpuras colorway.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill likes the crocheted Elara Pullover by Whitney Hayward.  She's into the Sanguine Sweater by Morgan Woltersdorf.  There are a lot of adorable kid's cardigans by Svetlana Genova, including the Colorful rooster.PO11.  There are a couple of free patterns she likes including the Sawtooth hat by Caroline Vogl and Fairisle Friends by Esther Braithwaite.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Aladdin (2019)Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)Glass (2019)Happy Death Day (2017)Happy Death Day 2U (2019)Greta (2018)The Piano Teacher (2001)Schitt's CreekThe MentalistCriminal: UKJake's Famous CrawfishPowell's Books

The First-In-First-Out Craftalong has begun! What I've Finished:Jill sewed some reuseable cotton pads to use for skin toner.  She used grey cotton flannel for hers.  A similar tutorial can be found here or here.My Current Fix:Jill's making good progress on her Butterfly/Papillon shawl by Marin Melchior out of Uneek Fingering and Knit Picks Palette in Mist.  She finished the front of the Ondawa pullover by Michelle Wang out of Malabrigo Rios in Purpuras.  Her Rav page is here.  She's finally knitting up some handspun into the Myndie shawl by Ambah O'Brien out of her guild SAL fiber from Goodie Supply Co.  Her Rav page here.  Jill spun half of the singles of Wonderland Dyeworks 80/20 Merino/Silk fiber in Rainstorm.  She also cut out fabric to try to make a jumpsuit for her My Cousin Vinny inspired Halloween costume!via GIPHYWhat I'm Jonesing For:Jill is so close to casting on for the Framework Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs.  She loves the colorwork top, Ever Dream Top by Roos Vlaskamp.  A couple of her new favorite shawls are Romi's Mystery Shawl 2019 by Romi Hill and Morning Stillness by Lisa Hannes.  Jill loves the crocheted Hanging Sloth Planter by Hello Happy.  She's also into the My Favorite Weekend Hat by Natasha Sills.Re-Ups:Mork Made Fiber Co. battUppers, Downers and Miscellaneous:The Prodigal SonThirteen Reasons WhyThe CloserBetween Two Ferns: The Movie (2019) Late Night (2019)Fractured (2019)Joker (2019)Ghost Boy by Martin PistoriusInvisibilia episode about Martin Pistorius

Will we see you at Stitches SoCal in November?  Let me know!! What I've Finished:Jill is all done with her Good Vibes shawl by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne out of Hedgehog Skinny Singles in the Fool's Gold and Gossip colorways.  She used Mary Annarella's Tale of Two Shawls modification for the cast-on.  Her Rav page here.  She also finished the As If Tee by Shay Johnson using Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Black Pearl doubled for the body and Twist, Yarns of Intrigue mohair/silk lace in Imperial Mist for the top. My Current Fix:Jill is still working on her Butterly/Papillon shawl by Marin Melchior using Uneek Fingering and Knit Picks Palette in Mist.  She also started Ondawa by Michele Wang from Brooklyn Tweed Fall 14 using Malabrigo Rios in Purpuras.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill is into a crochet doily, Calla by Zoya Matyushenko and the beautiful Spica Embossed Bag by Natalia Kononova.  She thinks the Knot Front Crop by Kerri Blumer is super cute.  She's into the Reversible Coffee Moms Cowl by Mary W. Martin and the Sun King hat by Jenny F.  She's tempted to buy the Little Sailor Collection by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne.Re-Ups:Leading Men Fiber ArtsUppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:The Good Cop on NetflixThe Closer on AmazonDragula: the Search for the World's First Drag SupermonsterUnbelievableOlive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout#myrhineBIPOCsweaterBIPOC make-along

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

In this episode, the girls are up to their usual tangents and chats. Please note that this episode was recorded almost 2 weeks ago, just as the major flooding that has devastated much of Nebraska and the Midwest was beginning. We mention the evacuation of a local lake community briefly without knowing the extent of the evacuations and hardship to come. Our hearts and thoughts are with those who have been affected and are still dealing with the aftermath of the floods. Stuff & Things Susie will be attending DFW Fiber Fest again this year, April 4th - April 7th in Irving, Texas. Finished Projects Susie finally finished her kid's hat - The Stockholm Hat out of Malabrigo Rios in the Green Apple colorway. Danie finished her Weekender sweater. Current Projects Susie cast on the Outlander Shawl out of frabjous fibers & Wonderland Yarns Mad Hatter in Pennyworth and Sleeping Gryphon. She also picked back up her pair of Walnut Street Socks, cast on her second Life's a Peach Socks, and worked more on her Holly.  Danie worked on her own Walnut Street Socks aka her Chicago Socks.  Enhance the Stash Susie enhanced her stash a skein of Six and Seven Fiber Soybean in the Barista colorway as well as February's Park Passport Club skein of Suburban Stitcher Merino DK in the Sequoia & King's Canyon National Park colorway. Danie enhanced her stash by dyeing up three new gorgeous sweater quantities. Project Reconsideration Susie is reconsidering her Ryo. Future Projects Danie is in the early stages of planning a fingering weight summery top.

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

  Mastering the Knits S4E3: Master Knitter Turbogrrl!   Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 4. Giveaway (1:39) January/February’s giveaway is a skein of the Fiber Seed. Master Status (2:42): Natalie talks about getting her feedback from her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 submission and also talks about her new job. In my hands (9:39): Natalie talks about knitting on the following: Against the grain socks by Kino Knits using some Twist Fiber Studios handspun I spun. This is part of the #lotsofsockskal hosted Paperdaisycreations Masterpieces (12:55): Natalie talks about her trip to Gatlinburg, TN for a belated honeymoon with her husband of 10 years.  She shares her visit to Smoky Mountain Spinnery and her yarn purchase from Knitted Wit of her sock yarn in Smoky Mountain color. Flax by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in Anniversario colorway for #teamnatalie for #stashteamkal with Stash a place for yarn.  End of KAL is during the Bay Area Knitting Guild Yarn Crawl. Gloves knit using a pattern of my own in Knitted Wit sock yarn in Smoky Mountain color. Handspun sock yarn spun using Twist Fiber Studios Polwarth/Silk spun on my Majacraft Pioneer Pilar. Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy bag. Swatches for Stash a place for yarn in Malabrigo Rios and Malabrigo Washted. Interview (25:25): Interview with Lisa Pannell aka Turbogrrl on Instagram and here on Ravelry.  We talk about her journey through the Master Knitter Program.   Thank you for joining us for series 4 episode 3 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S4E2: Paper Daisy Creations brings LotsofSocksKAL!   Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 4. Giveaway (1:39) January’s giveaway is a skein of the Fiber Seed. In my hands (3:00) Natalie mentions the Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup and talks about knitting on the following: Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy bag. Flax by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in Anniversario colorway for #teamnatalie for #stashteamkal with Stash a place for yarn.  End of KAL is during the Bay Area Knitting Guild Yarn Crawl. Swatches for Stash a place for yarn in Malabrigo Rios and Malabrigo Washted. Masterpieces (10:10) Cat Hats in a pattern I’m making up using HiKoo® by skacel Kenzie.   Interview (12:45) Interview with Lisa Ross from Paper Daisy Creations.  She talks about how she got her business started and shared about the LotsofSocksKAL and so much more.     Thank you for joining us for series 4 episode 2 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S4E1: Planting Fiber Seeds! Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras!  Giveaway (3:45) December’s giveaway is a pattern of your choice up to $5 on Ravelry. Winner announced in the episode.  January’s giveaway is a skein of the Fiber Seed. In my hands (5:05) Natalie mentions the Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup and talks about knitting on the following: Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy bag. Flax by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in Anniversario colorway for #teamnatalie for #stashteamkal with Stash a place for yarn.  End of KAL is during the Bay Area Knitting Guild Yarn Crawl. Cat Hats in a pattern I’m making up using HiKoo® by skacel Kenzie. Interview (12:15) Interview with Lindsay English from the Fiber Seed. Instagram @thefiberseed. Thank you for joining us for series 4 episode 1 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Mastering the Knits S3E11: Level 1 is DONE! Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 3. Giveaway (2:36) December’s giveaway is a pattern of your choice up to $5 on Ravelry. and listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Master Status (3:34) Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1 and she is DONE!!  Her submission is sent. In my hands (10:46) Natalie mentions the Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup and talks about knitting on the following: Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy bag. Masterpieces (17:17) Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following: recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Released in pattern.. Comfort zone (19:09) Natalie talks about why her husband and her eat KFC on our anniversaries.  Happy 10 year anniversary to her and her husband. Share the Stash - A place for yarn staff’s new KAL starting Jan 2nd through Feb and #teamnatalie is knitting Flax cardigan by Tin Can Knits. She is using Malabrigo Rios in Aniversario.   Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 11 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

In this episode, the girls announce this year's LegendPrairie concept. Stuff & Things LegendPrairie is all about the bragging! Watch the Ravelry group for the thread and tell us what 2018 finished project you are most proud of and why. Finished Projects Danie finished a couple of adorable baby hats, including a pretty kitty hat. Susie finished her Beeswax hat and a secret shawl. Current Projects Susie cast on an Ironwood out of Malabrigo Rios in the Green Apple colorway. She also worked on her Walnut Street Socks and her Chatham Pullover and cast on a swatch sock and her Blue Jeans & Tie-Dyed T-Shirts Socks.  Danie cast on The Weekender out of Knit Picks Swish DK in the Delft Heather colorway and a baby Barley hat. Enhance the Stash Susie enhanced her stash with a skein of Malabrigo Rios in the Green Apple colorway, a notions holder, and a set of Yarn Soxx.

Recorded on December 10, 2018 Book talk starts at 34:03   There is no Episode 171!  We recorded it twice...both times with technical difficulties.  We took it as a sign that the universe doesn't want us to put out an Episode 171.   Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing.  Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread.  Our very lively Chatter thread is here.  And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here!     Barb and Tracie discussed the book,  The Shawl Society Season 1 by Helen Stewart.   It is a beautiful book.  You can win an autographed copy of this book by going to our Ravelry group and entering the contest.     KNITTING Barb finished: 1.  Here We Gnome Again, worsted weight Gnomes with cabled details) by Sarah Schira, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in a raspberry color way 2.  Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in the Cirrus Gray color way 3.  Barb's Giants' Rib-A-Roni hat by Jane Tanner, using Cloudborn Fibers Sprightly Acrylic Worsted 4.  Added Elegance #2 Socks for Ann - using Pairfect Regia Arne & Carlos Design Line in the Star Night color way 5.  Thank You Sarah socks by Heidi Nick, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstealer( MCN) in the London Fog colorway. Barb's Here We Gnome Again gnomes!     Tracie finished: 1.  Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk LF in cornflower blue  2.  Galactic Hat by Julianna Puccini in the newborn size 3.  Never Not Gnoming gnome by Sarah Schira  4.  2nd Katia Cat Scarf in Katia Cat Scarf 5.  Shining Star Cowl by Allison Isaacs, using Katia Air Lux in the #69 colorway, and Universal Yarn Universe in the Bronze colorway 6.  Galactic Hat #4 in Knitting Fever Painted Mist 7.  Maine Baby Hat by Fiber of Maine, using Plymouth Rainbow Toybox Tracie made this Never Not Gnoming gnome for Ryan, representing one of his favorite LA Dodger players. Barb continues to work on: 1.   Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist 2.  Big Sister cardigan by Hinterm Stein, using Cascade Pacific in the Dark Blue colorway Elizabeth Doherty's Provisional Cast-On Video   Barb cast on: 1.  Rose City Rollers socks by Mara Catherine Bryner, using Loopy Legends in the Leah's Hot Stuff colorway 2.  The Done by Halloween Harry Potter House Scarf by Abby Tohline using 2 colors of Cloudborn Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in a Black color way and a dark orange colorway. 3.  Frost at Midnight cowl by Helen Stewart, using Misti Alpaca Chunky in the Pewter colorway     Tracie continues to work on: 1.  Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns 3.  Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 Tracie has cast-on: 1.  Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, using Fiberspates Scrumptious 4-ply Sport in the Amethyst colorway 2.  Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Elemental Effects Cormo Sport in the Cypress colorway     BOOKS  Barb finished: 1.  Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult 2.  The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 3.  The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Stephen Finkel 4.  All Happy Families by Jeanne McCullough     Tracie finished: 1.  In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume 2.  The Rabbi and the Hitman by Arthur J. Majida 3.   You'll Never Know, Dear by Hattie Ephron 4.  Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike #3) by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)   Barb is reading 1.  Ohio by Stephen Markley 2. Pretty Girls Dancing by Kylie Brandt       Tracie is reading: 1.  The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer 2.  Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters   Podcasts mentioned on Barb's Thumbs Up: 1.  The Dream 2.  Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football 3.  Unerased   In Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down, Tracie talked about her very special Christmas Light Affixing Gadget that she invented:    

Mastering the Knits S3E10: Adventure Abound Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Giveaway (1:33) December’s giveaway is a pattern of your choice up to $5 on Ravelry. and listen to the episode to learn how to enter. Master Status (2:32) Natalie talks about where she is at on her TKGA Master Knitter Level 1 and she is so close to sending this out. For more information check out,  TKGA group on Ravelry.   Natalie mentions TurboGrrl and her amazing colorwork sweater design. In my hands (6:20) Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following: Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy. recipe of the month :: align mitts by Courtney Spainhower using Rock and String Creations in her fairies garden colorway. Released in pattern. Masterpieces (8:38) Natalie mentions and talks about knitting on the following: Wonder Woman Wrap (knit) by Carissa Browning using Holly & Ivy Dyeworks Ivy Twist She mentions the K2tog tbl stretchy bind off. Raise Your Hand (12:24) Natalie answers: What’s your new job?  Natalie shares that she got a new job at Stash a place for yarn and about their new shop Stash Tampa.  She mentions BAKG yarn crawl.  Also share their new KAL starting Jan 2nd through Feb and #teamnatalie is knitting Flax cardigan by Tin Can Knits. She is using Malabrigo Rios in Aniversario.   Comfort zone (20:38) Natalie talks about checking out lights with the family and adventures coming. She talks about going to Lights of Lake Park Estates. Check out #whereIknit and #weekendcraftgoals. Thank you for joining us for series 3 episode 10 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Recorded on November 22, 2018 Book Talk Starts at 29:30   Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing.  Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread.  Our very lively Chatter thread is here.  And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here! New bundle - bulky/chunky hats!  We also have a bundle for Quick/Easy gift patterns. Northern California Knitting Retreat: the deadline for registrations (for both returning and hopeful newbies) is November 30 KNITTING Barb finished: Here We Gnome Again, worsted weight Gnomes with cabled details) by Sarah Schira, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in a teal color way Hopcott Cowl by Chrissy Graham (test knit) using Knitting Rose Merry Blossom (single ply worsted weight) in the That’s Why They Call it the Blues color way Tracie finished: Golden Gate Bridge Hat by in Sophie Kurnik in Plymouth Encore Barb continues to work on: Thank You Sarah socks by Heidi Nick, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstealer( MCN) in the London Fog colorway. Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist Added Elegance #2 Socks for Ann - using Pairfect Regia Arne & Carlos Design Line in the Star Night color way Barb cast on: Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in the Cirrus Gray color way Another Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Schira, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in a Raspberry color way. Tracie continues to work on: Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk LF in cornflower blue 2nd Katia Cat Scarf in Katia Cat Scarf Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54    BOOKS Tracie finished: Youth in Revolt by C.D. Payne Close to Home by Cara Hunter   Barb is reading Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield   Tracie is reading:   In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

In this episode, the girls catch up on what all they've been knitting lately. Danie knits for not-her-baby, and Susie makes peace with the fact that she's only going to shrink from here. Events Susie will be at DFW Fiber Fest April 5th-8th in Irving, Texas. If you will be too, let her know! And don’t forget the on-going Loosey-Goosey Sweater KAL! Finished Projects Danie finished a couple of #notherbaby knits: her (but not *her* hers) Baby Hat and her Pink Better Than Baby Booties. Susie finished her Tracie. Current Projects Danie started a Baby Verebrae using Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop. She worked a little on her Daeyln Pullover, and on her 2018 New Year Socks. She also started a blanket for the Ravellenics. She also started a test knit for Greg/KnittingDaddy's new design called Smoke in the City Hat using Malabrigo Rios in the Aquamarine colorway. Susie finished two more squares on her Oh, Scrap! Blanket. She also started a Fly Away blanket using Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash Solids, and the first two colors she's working with are Dress Blues Navy and Primavera. She also worked on (and re-worked) her Winter Remix Hexi Socks, and started a pair of Zigzagular Socks using Suburban Stitcher Glitter Sock in the Blonde Squad. She also got Ryo to the point where it's joined for knitting in the round, and she's been chugging away on her Berlin Soft.  Enhance the Stash  Susie acquired a skein of Ines from Yoshi and Lucy in the Cheshire Cat colorway. She also had her birthday wish granted in the form of a Fringe Supply Co. Field Bag, the orange one exclusive to PurlSoho.

Recorded on January 25, 2017 Book Talk starts at: 39:45 Qur annual Sweater KAL is drawing to a close - the FOs thread will be locked at the end of the day on January 31!  Each entry must be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover. We will draw for the winners of our prize packages at the end of our next episdoe.   Gadgets We Love: Knitter’s Pride Knit Blockers Lilly Brush for depilling sweaters The Sock Ruler   The Chicks will be at Stitches West 2017  - February 23-26, 2017 at the  Santa Clara Convention Center/Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, CA.  We will be having our regular meet-up in the Hyatt bar on Saturday afternoon - come see us!  Also, check out the booths (and consider knitting or crocheting projects) for two of our favorite knitting charities: the Mother Bear Project will be at booth 704, and Knitted Knockers will be at in Booth 745.   Barb’s FOs  Project Peace cowl by Christina Campbell, using Madelinetosh Dandelion in the Magic colorway Antler Cardigan by TinCan Knits using Cloudborn Wool Worsted Twist in the Natural colorway Vanilla Socks using Gale’s Art Double Secret Sock Blank in the Rockstar Rainbow colorway Rikke Hat by Sarah Young using CatTail Knits Nugget’s Girlfriend DK in the Sexy colorway Tilbury Mitts by Chrissy Graham using Alpenglow Bollistic Tweed in the Bruised Grapes colorway Boreal Forest Cowl by Renee Callahan, using Malabrigo Rios in the Teal Feather and Sand Bank colorways, and Cascade 220 in the natural colorway Adorable Kids’ Fingerless Mitts by Wei S. Leong, using leftover Gale’s Art Double Secret Sock Blank in the Rockstar Rainbow colorway   Tracie’s FOs: 3 Pussyhats, using the Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose for #5 and #7.  And a regular one with a rolled brim in Plymouth Toybox Collection Rainbow Vanilla socks in Duren Dyeworks Awesome Sock   Barb has cast on: Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher Kitkat Hat by AndreSue Knits Endless Spring Cardigan by Anna Rauf using GnomeAcres Sparkle Gnome in the Wuv Twue Wuv colorway Sabine Cardigan by Coco Knits, using Indigodragonfly Merino Single Lace in the 20,000 Lawyers Under the Sea   And she continues to work on: Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway Ex Boyfriends by Jennifer Beever using a Caron Cake in the Funfetti colorway   Tracie has cast on: Pussyhat for my brother-in-law Vanilla Socks in ONline Supersocke 100 Living Color   Working On: Joey Sweater by Kate Oates, using Cascade Hollywood in the Walnut colorway forest park cowl by Liz Abinante (free) in Noro Cash Aroha colorway 100 Terribly Simple shawl by Caitlin ffrench, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Cosmos colorway   Barb has finished: What Was Mine by Helen Klein Ross The Other Queen by Phillipa Gregory Hillbilly Elegy:  A Memoir of a Family and a Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony by Jeff Ashton The Bullet by Mary Louise Kelly   Tracie has finished: The Girl With all the Gifts by M.R. Carey Act of Violence by Margaret Yorke Not My Father’s Son by Alan Cumming There Was An Old Woman by Hallie Ephron   Barb is reading: Pioneer Doctor: The Story of a Woman’s Work by Mari Grana 6oo Hours of Edward by Craig Lancaster   Tracie is reading: The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell Temple Secrets by Susan Gabriel    

The first show of 2017 brings the project of the year for podcast to you. This year, we're all about Active Stash Exploration. What's that you say? It's definitely not cold sheeping, that is for sure. First up we have a quick catch up on happenings, before diving in to some news both for the Bees on the business front and for the podcast. Bees Inc is restructuring and that means we will lose some parts of the empire in order to focus on others. There is a free business group on Facebook (Business Without The Boll*cks) as well as a new online community portal that I am currently building. If you're sick of tying yourself in knots about what you 'should' be doing in your business and getting nowhere because of it, I'm the girl for you. I also organised a business retreat in Cumbria at the end of January. There is one place left - email me to enquire. On the pod front, I have lots of exciting stuff lined up for the year. The main project will be Active Stash Exploration, but there will also be lots of mini themes and challenges to go along with it. I have started a new Facebook group as an alternative to Ravelry which is getting less engagement in the forums due to the clunky interface. The group is Shinybees Podcast Community. In Enabler's Corner, I am enabling you to the Brioche Challenge over in Louise Tilbrook's new group on Facebook - Everyday Knitter. If you have ever wanted to learn brioche and have been a bit intimidated, there are loads of great folks over there casting on, ripping back and trying again. If you want a go and need moral support, that is definitely the place to do it. The community is already really chatty and helpful.  Hat Enabling this week is courtesy of Gillian Harkness of Mina Knits Designs with the Rios Rocks collection. It's a group of 6 hats designed in Malabrigo Rios and inspired by the Rio Olympics. If you prefer the more understated look, this could be the collection for you. Quick to knit (worsted weight yarn) and great for nice, semi-solid colours. My favourite is the Rio hat. Collection is available on Ravelry at £14.40. And then we have Active Stash Exploration. This is my rally against the idea of cold sheeping and stashing down. I've tried it before and I am no good at it, chiefly because when I am told not to do something I have to spend time thinking about how to do it without flagrantly breaking the rules. I hate the idea of depriving myself of something that brings joy. Counter this again the feeling of FOMO when you go into the stash and find stuff you cannot believe you own and you can't wait to knit, but you don't have chance yet. Active Stash Exploration is the method I will be using to kick those feelings of missing out to the kerb. It's NOT about cold sheeping - the emphasis is on active exploration of what we already have and the stories attached to the yarn. A nifty by-product of this probably will be less acquisition but the emphasis is not on that. My theme for January is reacquaintance with what I have and thinking about which stories I want to share first. I would love to hear your stories if you decide to join me in this with the hashtag #activestashexploration and in our shiny new Facebook group. Full show notes for this episode ate at shinybees.com Music is by Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink.'

Recorded December 22, 2016 Book Talk starts at: 30:58 Fall is long gone, but our annual Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 3!  All entries to our FOs thread will need to be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover.  Be sure to check out the Bundles of pattern suggestions.  You still have time! The Chicks will be at Stitches West 2017  - February 23-26, 2017 at the  Santa Clara Convention Center/Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, CA.  We will be having our regular meet-up in the Hyatt bar on Saturday afternoon - come see us! Tracie’s FOs: Finished: 2 Stashbusting Helix Hats by Jessica Rose One-Cable Mitts by Valerie Teppo in Classic Elite Yarns Water Lily Barb’s FOs:  Tupshin Socks by Erin Birnel in Knit Picks Tonal Fingering  Toasty Texters fingerless mitts by Betsy Stuyvesant, in Dizzy Blond Studios Bombshell Superwash Worsted Fast and Easy Fingerless Mitts by Lisa Beamer in Malabrigo Rios  Sweet-ish Fish by Susan B. Anderson in Dizzy Blonde Studios Superwash Worsted  Two Pussyhats in Joanne Fabrics Big Twist Tracie has cast on: forest park cowl by Liz Abinante (free) in Noro Cash Aroha colorway 100 Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in KnitPicks Full Circle Worsted in the Passion colorway or Sylvia Cardigan by Meghan Jones in Cascade Hollywood in the Walnut colorway Sprig Cloche by Alana Dakos in Cascade 220 Sport Superwash And continues working on: A pair of Vanilla socks in Duren Dyeworks Awesome Sock Terribly Simple shawl by Caitlin ffrench, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Cosmos colorway Barb has cast on: Vanilla Socks using Gale’s Art Double Secret Sock Blank in the Rockstar Rainbow colorway And continues to work on Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi Tilbury Mittens – by Chrissy Graham (yes, another test knit! so no Ravelry page yet) using Cattail Knits Nugget’s Girlfriend DK in the Sexy Eyes colorway Project Peace cowl by Christina Campbell, using Madelinetosh Dandelion in the Magic colorway Antler Cardigan by TinCan Knits using Cloudborn Wool Worsted Twist in the Natural colorway Tracie finished reading: The Widow by Fiona Barton Tease by Amanda Maciel Edward Unspooled by Craig Lancaster Barb finished: Dead Mountain:  The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident by Donnie Eicher Kingdom Come by Jane Jensen Guilt by Jonathan Kellerman Journal of the Dead: A Story of Friendship and Murder in the New Mexico Desert by Jason Kersten Tracie is  reading Ill Wind by Nevada Barr My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix Barb is reading: Find Her by Lisa Gardner Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony by Jeff Ashton        

Recorded on November 11, 2016 Book Talk Starts at 33:00 Our annual fall Sweater KAL will run from October 1 to January 31.  All entries to our FOs thread will need to be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover.  Challenge yourself - be sure to check out the Bundles of pattern suggestions! Amplitude pattern by Greg Cohoon – listen to the end of this episode to find out who won. Current Giveaways: 1.  The givaway for an ebook copy of Grown by Kate Oates will run until December 1st.  Enter to win a copy of the ebook here. 2.  Giveaway for Helen Stewart's Curious Handmade Knitvent 2016 will run until December 1st.  Helen has kindly given us 5 copies to gift to the lucky recipients! 3.  Barb is giving away a Chinook Shawl Kit from Knit Picks in the white-to-black gradient color way.  The kit has never been opened. This giveaway will last until December 15th.   KNITTING Tracie has finished: For Good Hat by Megan Williams in Berocco Vintage 3 Stashbusting Helix Hats by Jessica Rose Barb’s FOs Jayla's Christmas Bear using scraps of yarn Intergalactic Shawl by Jan Heibert, using Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Fingering in the Pansy and Heartfelt colorways, and Knit Picks Stroll Sock Yarn in the Peapod colorway Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose, using 3 different colors of Encore Tweed Worsted Fast & Easy Fingerless Mitts by Lisa Beamer, using Malabrigo Rios in the Azules colorway Maize Mitts #3 by Tin Can Knits, using Malabrigo Rios in the Azules colorway Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson, using Noro Kureyon in the 381 colorway Tracie has Cast-On Terribly Simple shawl by Caitlin ffrench, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Cosmos colorway Tracie is continuing to work on: Water and Sky by Veera Valimaki in Tracie Too in the Quail colorway Skykomish by Lee Meredith in Ella Rae Silkience Vanilla Socks using Araucania Ranco Sock Barb has cast-on: Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose, using scraps of worsted weight yarn The Tupshin Socks, using leftover Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Fingering in the Pansy and Heartfelt colorways Another pair of Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson, using leftover Cascade Eco Plus in a brown colorway A Sweet-ish Fish (by Susan B. Anderson) ornament using leftover DK yarn Barb is continuing to work on: Grenadine by Amy Christoffers using Plymouth Mushishi Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi  BOOKS Tracie Finished:  Colonel Sandhurst to the Rescue by Marion Chesney A Thousand Pardons by Jonathan Dee Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith Barb Finished: No One You Know by Michelle Richmond Lost Among the Living by Simone St. James Tracie is reading Shirley by Susan Scarf Merrell Pippi Longstocking byAstrid Lindgren Barb is reading Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCrieght Adnan’s Story by Rabia Choudry Movies mentioned (Movie trailers linked): Girl on the Train A Man Called Ove Barb talked about a new Netflix series, Doctor Foster Barb and Tracie discussed the audio podcast, My Favorite Murder  

Shawls with ties to friends. Baby sweaters (of course!). Finished:All-in-one Baby Top by Marianna Mel in Turtle Made sport weight yarnBaby Amanda Hat by Gina House in Malabrigo RiosIn Progress:Shard by Romi Hill in Voice of Reason on Twinkle Sock from Another Crafty GirlSocks from Gales Art Sock BlankNight at the Theatre by Lucia Pane in Leading Men Fiber Arts Soliloquy gradient, colorway SaffronNew Podcast:NWJenn.com

Show Notes:News and Notes -Amy is the guest in honor of Valentine's Day and her birthday.Ravelry group reached its membership goal.  Random drawing for cable needle holder and stitch markers, plus a special treat for our 100th member - marylove. Members come from 30 states and 7 different countries.Bought the Color shift gradient in the Berry colorway at Leslie of TheKnitGirllls recommendation. Love it!Finished Objects - Waves Socks - with afterthought heel for Amy's birthday.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.)Works in Progress -Hogwarts ExpressStraun Take 2 for my brother out of Cascade Eco Alpaca, on my new KnitPicks interchangeable needles.Hermione'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.Mittens for Me MKAL with the KnitGirlllsLala love you Cowl for the Knitabulls Feb KAL out of Malabrigo Rios in the Cumparista colorway on US 8 Hiya Hiya sharps 16" cable.No spinning this week.Fitness - Biggest Loser Contest: not going well. Not well organized.Completed 3 workouts this week including yoga2 lbs weight lossExercise Accountability thread on Ravelry.

Show Notes:News and Notes -Jetgirl1313 (winner of membership prize) picked the Cats Knitting fabric. I will sewing her prize and shipping it off this week.Thanks PKJewelry for the Angry Birds stitch markers and row counters.No finished objects.Works in Progress -Yoga socks for Carla, my yoga instructor.Hogwarts Express - In No Two Snowflakes yarn in the Godric's Hollow colorway (in keeping with the HP theme of course!)Straun Take 2 for my brother out of Cascade Eco Alpaca, on my new KnitPicks interchangeable needles.Hermione'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.Mittens for Me MKAL - Clue 1 with the KnitGirlllsLala love you Cowl for the Knitabulls Feb KAL out of Malabrigo Rios in the Cumparista colorway on US 8 Hiya Hiya sharps 16" cable.Spinning -Using a drop spindle. I don't have a wheel yet but I am hoping.Wysteria fiber in a blue-green corridale (1 oz. sample - 8 yds bulky)Wysteria fiber in a purple corridale (1oz. sample - 20 yards)Mixed the purple with a blue for another 8 yesBegan my Unwind Yarn Company fiber in the Abalone colorway.Fitness - Walking 2 milesNo change in weight

Show Notes:News and Notes -Prizes mailed to winnersSetup my craft room this weekend. I am in love!Finished Objects -Lala love you Cowl for the Knitabulls Feb KAL out of Malabrigo Rios in the Cumparista colorway on US 8 Hiya Hiya sharps 16" cable.Yoga socks for Carla, my yoga instructor. Debbie Bliss yarn in Twilight colorway. Knit on US 1.5 Chiao Goo red-lace needles.Works in Progress -Hogwarts Express - In No Two Snowflakes yarn in the Godric's Hollow colorway (in keeping with the HP theme of course!)Straun Take 2 for my brother out of Cascade Eco Alpaca, on my new KnitPicks interchangeable needles, US 5.Hermione'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.Mittens for Me MKAL - frogged. Glad I participated and I learned a lot, but they are not my style.Upcoming Projects - Spiderman Hat for the youngest nephew.Corrine cardigan KAL with ladies at knit night.No spinning this week.Fitness - Walking 2 miles/yogaNot eating properly "90% diet, 10% exercise" so not seeing change in weight.3 pounds loss in 5 weeks. Might check if thyroid is an issue.

Download Episode 36Music: And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine - Anita O’Day After You've Gone - King Jesters: Links: Happy Knits Madeline Tosh DK at Happy Knits Calendar of Hope: Army of Women Calendar of Hope 2012 Job Hunting for Knitters & Crafters: Crafters searching for work group (Ravelry) Job Market group (Ravelry) Job Hunting Tricks for a Web 2.0 World CGOA: Forum Announcement on Ravelry on Crochet Master's Portfolio Knitchat Updates: Knitchat group on Ravelry Knitalong details (Yummy Mummy) How to use Google + Hangouts Google + Hangout Plug In Scale Mitts & Hanging Out: Scale Mitts Exchanging Fiber  Kollage Yarn Review: Milky Whey Yarn Exchanging Fiber Scale Mitt in progress in Malabrigo Rios