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Jamie and Merion meet the fabulous Norah Gaughan and learn all about her designs, her love of biology and geometric shapes - and of course her editorship of one of our favourite magazines in the craft industry, Vogue Knitting!You can explore Norah's patterns here on Ravelry, and on her website.Don't forget to follow us on Spotify, Google Podcasts or Apple Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!You can also reach out to us on show@lovecrafts.com and share your crafting stories, we'd love to hear them!Please rate our show and leave us a review on your listening platform of choice, so that we know you enjoy the show :)
We're talking about textured knitting this week! Some of our favorite designers for textured knits: Norah Gaughan (http://norahgaughan.net/) - cables, twisted stitches, exploration of pleats Brandi Cheyenne Harper (https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/) - garter, ribbing, bulky texture Irene Lin (https://www.instagram.com/irenelin1125/) - textured fabric, cables, bobbles, lace Blue Sky Fibers (https://blueskyfibers.com) What's on our needles this week: Sunshine On My Shoulders (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunshine-on-my-shoulders-3) by Lissy Jane Rift (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rift-7) by Jacqueline Cieslak Get ready for our summer KAL! This round's theme is CABLES! We'll be kicking things off June 1. Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com
Today we're talking about the counterfeit Chiaogoo needles currently being sold on Amazon and how to protect yourself when shopping online. *How to spot a fake: *Chiaogoo's guide to spotting counterfeit needle sets (http://www.chiaogoo.com/counterfeits/) The real deal: * Twist Mini/Shortie Set US 0-3 (Red) (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/chiaogoo-interchangeable-sets/products/chiaogoo-2-3-twist-mini-shortie-interchangeable-set) * Twist Shortie Set US 2-8 (Blue) (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/chiaogoo-interchangeable-sets/products/chiaogoo-2-3-twist-shortie-interchangeable-set-us-4-8) Sorrel Kits at Scratch (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/make-good-sorrel-kal) Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Wool & Pine's website Spring Sorrel (https://www.woolandpine.com/spring-sorrel) Summer Sorrel (https://www.woolandpine.com/product-page/summer-sorrel) Sorrel (https://www.woolandpine.com/product-page/sorrel) Spring Knitalong: Sorrel Sweaters! on Ravelry Spring Sorrel (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-sorrel) Summer Sorrel (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-sorrel) Sorrel (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sorrel-15) Instagram live @makegood Sunday, April 11 #makegoodsorrel What's on our needles? Barnhardt (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barnhardt), designed by Norah Gaughan, knit in Julie Asselin Nurtured (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/nurtured) Ripple Buttshorts (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-buttshorts), designed by Jessie Maed, knit in Farmers Daughter Moon Sisters (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/collections/the-farmers-daughter-fibers/products/blush-bashful-fingering-weight) Patterns mentioned in Dear Scratch this week Little Black Skirt (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-black-skirt), designed by Skeindeer Knits Alaska Skirt, (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alaska-skirt) designed by Alexandria Wenninger Lotta dress (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lotta-12), designed by Marie Greene Send us your questions at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com
In this episode, Anne finishes her review of Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather, theorizes about the closing of BluPrint, and shares some actual progress made on the Master Hand Knitter Program. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather Fairmount Fibers Racha Shawlette Pattern German Short Rows Online International Fiber Festival is returning November 9-16, 2020! BluPrint was mentioned, but is no longer taking memberships or orders. XRX announcement about the trade show in 2021. Vogue Knitting’s new editor, Norah Gaughan. Master Hand Knitter Program Morehouse Open Farm Day is June 6 VanessaKnit’s Calvin Sweater pattern and kit. I Thought I Knew How Facebook group for information about the online knit togethers on the first Tuesday of the month. Patrons at the Ribbing and higher levels are invited to two additional knit togethers per month. Sponsor I’ve been using Dropps Detergent for years now, but the only time I have to think about them is because I talk about them on the show! I set up a subscription service, and their detergent arrives at my door four times a year without me having to worry about it. Give them a try and you’ll receive a discount off your first order and be helping to support the show! Find all our sponsors and other ways to help the show at the Be a Booster page! Music The music in this week’s episode was “Ska Na Ska” by Louis Yoelin and Stefan Litrownik and “Where the Dirt Runs Out of Road” by Rebecca Day.
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
The Complicated-a-long is starting! WIPs are fine and any craft is fine! Just start chatting in the Ravelry group. What I've Finished: Jill made a Milo by Georgie Nicolson in Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Rustic colorway. She used the 6month numbers and the 9 month length. Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:Jill is still working on the Annex tank by Norah Gaughan from the Framework book out of HempforKnitting AllHemp6 in Augergine. She is knitting a Fox Paws by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette in the colors Edemame, Clarity, Seafaring, Grey Mist and Huckleberry. Her Rav page here. She has also spun the singles of a 4oz braid of Bee Mice Elf BFL in Finale. She's swatched for Panjareh by Christina Danaee using Plucky Solo in Under the Sea and Leading Men Fiber Arts Showcase in Steady Beat. What I'm Jonesing For:Jill really wants to make Navelli by Caitlin Hunter. Another top she likes is Argil by Clare Lakewood. She favorited a couple baby sweaters including Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallee and The Ruth Baby Ginsburg by Park Williams. She likes the accessories Strolling On Cloud 9 by Suzanne Nielsen and the Siki Shawl by Dawn Henderson. Her crochet favorites this week are the Marguerite Blanket by Sandra Eng and the Finger Sloth by Alia Bland.Re-Ups:Needlepoints WestGoodie Supply Co.Herbert Niebling bookSlipped Stitch StudioUppers and Downers:The Act (2019) on HuluRussian Doll (2019) on NetflixCrashing (2017) on HBOGame of ThronesOverboard (2018)John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)Generation Wealth (2018)Fatal Beauty (1987)
I finished things! After the end credits I do a full spoilers review of Avengers: Endgame, so make sure to turn it off if you don't want to hear it!What I Finished:Jill redid the neckline and finished her Ixchel by Catherine Clark out of Sweet Sparrow Yarns Gosling in Dusty Rose and Magpie in Butterbeer. Her Rav page is here. She also finished her Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty out of Invictus Yarns Reward in the Contemplate colorway. Her Rav page is here. She also did a bit of spinning. She finished 4oz of a 80/20 SW Merino/Silk from Capistrano Fiber Arts in the Barrier Reef colorway.My Current Fix:Jill did a little bit more work on her Butterfly/Papillon shawl by Marin Melchior using Uneek Fingering in 3007 and Cherry Tree Hill Sock in Burgundy but isn't sold on the color combination so might start over with a different contrast color. She then started a Fox Paws by Xandy Peters using Knit Picks Palette in the colorways Edamame, Clarity, Silver, Huckleberry Heather, and Seafaring. She debated making it into a cropped top, but will probably just continue on with it as a shawl. Her Rav page here. She cast on an Annex tank top by Norah Gaughan from the Framework book from Quince & Co. out of HempforKnitting AllHemp6 in the Augbergine colorway. She also spun up half of a BFL braid from Bee Mice Elf in the Finale colorway.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill loves the colorwork yoke sweater Birdsong by Maschenwunder Manja Vogelsang. She wants to make the summer top Greco by Courtney Spainhower from Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 13. Jill has a couple crochet favorites from the most recent PomPom Quarterly, Water Clover and Davallia by Isa Catepillan. She favorited a couple sock patterns, the free Pizza Party Socks by Emma Kerian and the XO Socks by Leeni Hoi. She likes the complicated Knitted Shawl Autumn Lace by Svetlana Gordon.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Celia McAdam CahillLeading Men Fiber ArtsHuntington Library and Botanical Gardens Greater Los Angeles Spinning GuildAvengers: End Game (2019)Pen15 on HuluVenom (2018)Hunter (1984-1991)Bosch on AmazonProject RunwayBetter Call Saul Season 2The Ghost WhispererThe LeftoversMen Without Women by Haruki Murakami
Norah Gaughan has served as design director for Berroco Yarns, Reynolds Yarns, and Adrienne Vittadini Yarns, and has published patterns in leading knitting and textile magazines such as Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, and Woman's World magazines. She has authored several knitting books including Knitting Nature, Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Afghans, Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Babies & Toddlers, Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook, and Norah Gaughan: 40 Timeless Knits.
We're bringing you another slice of Rhinebeck 2018 fun with our Norah Gaughan interview recorded live at the festival. We find out more about Norah's vision for our winter issue and we've also got all the news about our recent releases Knits About Winter and Knit How. Show notes can be found here - https://www.pompommag.com/pomcast-57-norah-gaughan/
What I am wearing Pucker by Norah Gaughan Projects in this episode Curvy Girl Cable Cardigan by Bobbie Fitzgerald for Lion Brand Yarn is Lion Brand Heartland - Royal Isle Tweed All for One Comfort Blanket by Yarnspirations Yarn is odds and ends of Bernat Pop! Socks with Patons Kroy Colors are Route 66 and Rainbow Stripes
Recorded on January 20, 2018 Book Talk starts at 35:50 Our Fall Sweater KAL is almost over - January 31st! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread. Winners will be announced on Episode 152. New Giveaway! Win a 2 Knit Lit Chicks hooded sweatshirt, size L (unisex size, but it is a slim fit). Leave a comment on the Ravelry group thread telling us about the best sweatshirt you’ve ever had. This giveaway will close on January 31st also, and the winner will be announced on Episode 152. Get ready for our next KAL – the Never-Have-I-Ever Sock-along which will run February 14 through May 15. Make socks like you’ve never made before - try a new heel, using a pattern if you usually stick with vanilla, knit from a sock blank for the first time, do color work - or maybe try socks for the very first time! Please go to the Never-Have-I-Ever Sock-along Chatter thread to join the fun. Tracie and Barb will be at: Sacramento Knitting Guild - February 1, 2018 Stitches West - Feb 25-28, 2018 Knitting Tracie has finished: 4 more pussycats, using the KitKat Hat by AndreSue Most of the hats in this picture were knitted by Tracie! Barb has finished: Mother Bear #126 Beagle pullover by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Barb's husband Mark (and Tracie's Dad!) modeling his new sweater! Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash in the Magnolia Medium colorway Stashbusting Helix Hat #6 DK by Jessica Rose Pussyhat for Barb, using Zombie Yarns Shell Shock Tracie is working on: 5th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jane Pihota from fingering weight magic cake Redford pullover by Julie Hoover, using Lisa Souza Hardtwist Merino in the Monteverde colorway Levitate Poncho by Yvonne Poon, using Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend in the Kohl and Zebra color ways Vanilla Socks in Fishknits Boot Strap Self-striping in the NorCal Vernal Pools colorway Barb is currently working on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry, using Zen Yarn Garden Superfine Fingering in the Magical Dyepot D3, D5 and D6 color ways. And many thanks to Zen Yarn Garden for gifting the yarn to Barb for review! Brooklin Vest by Elizabeth Smith, using Berroco Vintage Chunky in the Smoke colorway Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Caron Cake in the Blueberry Kiwi colorway Books Tracie has finished reading: The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond Lit by Mary Karr Barb has finished: Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica Tracie is reading: The House of Unexpected Sisters (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #18) by Alexander McCall Smith The Unlikely Pilgramage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce And Barb is reading: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng X by Sue Grafton In Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down, Tracie discussed KB Shimmer nail polish
Recorded on January 7, 2018 Book Talk starts at 21:18 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread. New Giveaway! Win a 2 Knit Lit Chicks hooded sweatshirt, size L. Leave a comment on the Ravelry group thread telling us about the best sweatshirt you’ve ever had. Get ready for our next KAL – the Never-Have-I-Ever Sock-along which will run February 14 through May 15. Make socks like you’ve never made before - try a new heel, using a pattern if you usually stick with vanilla, knit from a sock blank for the first time, do color work - or maybe try socks for the very first time! Stay tuned at our Ravelry group for more details. Tracie and Barb will be at: Sacramento Knitting Guild - February 1, 2018 Stitches West - Feb 25-28, 2018 Knitting Tracie has finished: Rachel by Jose Paquin in Alexandra’s Crafts Timberline Ice in the Ruby colorway Peer Pressure shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill in Miss Babs Hot Shot in Hot to Trot colorway KitKat Hat by Andre Sue Barb has finished: Mother Bear #125 Tracie is working on: KitKat Hat by Andre Sue - making as many of these as I can before January 20 5th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jane Pihota from fingering weight magic cake Redford pullover by Julie Hoover, using Lisa Souza Hardtwist Merino in the Monteverde colorway Barb is currently working on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry, using Zen Yarn Garden Superfine Fingering in the Magical Dyepot D3, D5 and D6 color ways. And many thanks to Zen Yarn Garden for gifting the yarn to Barb for review! And she has cast on: Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose - Barb’s 6th in dk Books Tracie finished reading A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon Catch Me by Lisa Gardner The Sweet Potato Queens’ Book of Love by Jill Connor Browne Barb has finished: Murder in Room 305 by Gary King Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough Tracie is reading: The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond Lit by Mary Karr And Barb is reading: Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica
Recorded on December 23, 2017 Book Talk starts at 31:15 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread. Listen until the end of the podcast to find out who won the gorgeous skein of Duren Dyeworks Barbie Time! Frog Peak Creations - offering 25% off all merchandise until January 7th with the code HOHOHO2017. Get yours now! We have 2 Knit Lit Chicks merchandise! Please go here to see all the choices available. EVENTS: Sacramento Knitting Guild, February 1, 2018 - Barb and Tracie will be the featured speakers. Stitches West 2018 - February 25-28, 2018 KNITTING Barb has finished: Mother Bear #124 Another Whinstone hat by Chrissy Graham, using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway The Medaki Cardigan by Kristen Johnstone, using Duren Dyeworks Joy DK in the Royalty colorway Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet Thunderstorm Toque by AbbyeKnits using Duren Dyeworks Joy DK in the Royalty color way Will's Christmas Socks, a vanilla sock with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel, using Patons Kroy Sock FX in the Clover colorway Tracie has finished: Maize Mitts in Hufflepuff colors by Tin Can Knits Hive Hat by Tanya Patterson Barb is currently working on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Barb has cast-on: Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry, using Zen Yarn Garden Superfine Fingering in the Magical Dyepot D3, D5 and D6 color ways. And many thanks to Zen Yarn Garden for gifting the yarn to Barb for review! Tracie is working on: Rachel by Jose Paquin in Alexandra’s Crafts Timberline Ice in the Ruby colorway Her 5th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota Redford pullover by Julie Hoover, using Lisa Souza Hardtwist Merino in the Monteverde colorway Peer Pressure shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Miss Babs Hot Shot in the Hot to Trot color way BOOKS Tracie has finished: Cartwheels in a Sari: A Memoir of Crowing Up Cult by Jayant Tamm - Tracie liked it a lot The Good Neighbor by A.J. Banner - meh! Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Ann Quindlen - Tracie recommends it! Barb has finished: When the Air Hits Your Brain: Tales from Neurosurgery by Frank Vertosick - Barb loved it The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness by Paula Poundstone - thumbs up! Don't Look Back by Greg Hurwitz - good, don't read it at night by yourself! Barb and Tracie both reviewed: The Child by Fiona Barton - thumbs up from both Chicks! Tracie is reading: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon Barb is reading: Murder in Room 305 by Gary King Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix Other podcasts mentioned: Heaven's Gate audio podcast Skein Enable audio podcast
Recorded on December 6, 2017 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread. Giveaway Time! Enter to win a skein of Duren Dyeworks Self-Control Fingering (100% BFL SW) in the Barbie Time colorway by leaving a comment here. The thread will close December 15. Thank you to Diane of Dinaripper Creations for sending Pussyhat project bags to Barb and Tracie! Check out her shop for cute project bags, handknit items and other good things We have 2 Knit Lit Chicks merchandise! Please go here to see all the choices available! EVENTS: Sacramento Knitting Guild, February 1, 2018 - Barb and Tracie will be the featured speakers. Stitches West 2018 - February 25-28, 2018 KNITTING Barb has finished: Added Elegance Socks for Ann, using Knit Picks Felici in the Nassau colorway Mother Bear #123 Whinstone hat by Chrissy Graham, using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorwa Tracie has finished the Top This Puppy Hat, using a DMC Creative World Top This Kit Barb is currently working on: Will's Christmas Socks, a vanilla sock with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel, using Patons Kroy Sock FX in the Clover colorway The Medaki Cardigan by Kristen Johnstone, using Duren Dyeworks Joy DK in the Royalty colorway Barb didn't work on, but hopes to get back to: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet Tracie is working on: Rachel by Jose Paquin in Alexandra’s Crafts Timberline Ice in the Ruby colorway Her 5th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota She didn't work on but hopes to get back to: Redford pullover by Julie Hoover, using Lisa Souza Hardtwist Merino in the Monteverde colorway Peer Pressure shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Miss Babs Hot Shot in the Hot to Trot color way BOOKS Tracie has finished: Serpentine: The True Story of a Serial Killer's Reign of Terror from Europe to South Asia by Thomas Thompson And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini The Cows by Dawn O'Porter The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher Barb has finished: How My Book Club Got Arrested by Leslie O’Kane River Road by Carol Goodman Tracie is reading: Cartwheels in a Sari: A Memoir of Crowing Up Cult by Jayant Tamm Both Barb and Tracie are reading The Child by Fiona Barton and will discuss it together in Episode 150. Barb is reading: When the Air Hits Your Brain: Tales from Neurosurgery by Frank Vertosick Other podcasts mentioned: Done Disappeared Young Charlie
Recorded on November 23, 2017 Book Talk starts at 25:31 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread. Giveaway Time! Enter to win a skein of Duren Dyeworks Self-Control Fingering (100% BFL SW) in the Barbie Time colorway by leaving a comment here. The thread will close December 15. Want to win an copy of Helen Stewart’s Knitvent 2017? Leave a comment on knittybarb’s Instagram post to enter. This contest will close November 30. Barb completely enjoyed the Authors Luncheon benefiting the National Kidney Foundation: authors Joyce Maynard, Lee Child, Lisa See, Christine Carter, Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) and Lisa Brown, Stuart Brioza & Nicole Krasinski Tracie has finished: Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose Purl Rib hat by me in Plymouth Encore Purl Rib hat by me in Naturally Nazareth Barb has finished: Mother Bear #122 Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Cherry Swirl colorway 2 pair of child-size Maize mitts using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway Mitts for Your Little Paws by Holly Marie using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway Jayla’s Birthday Socks using Ann Budd’s Handy Book of Patterns and Fishknits Boot Strap yarn in the NorCal Vernal Pools colorway Rachel’s Christmas Shortie Socks, using the BFF Shortie Socks pattern by Ashlynn Alexander Germinate Mitts by Hannah Colbert using Dascade 220 Superwash in the 1910 (Blue-Green) colorway Swirl Hat by Mandie Harrington, using GnomeAcres Sparkle Gnome in the Wuv Twue Wuv colorway Tracie is not working on anything, but she did cast on: Rachel by Jose Paquin in Alexandra’s Crafts Timberline Ice in the Ruby colorway Barb is working on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet And she has cast on: Added Elegance Socks by Mary Lukas, using Knit Picks Felici in the Nassau colorway Will’s Christmas Socks, using Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity in an Olive Green colorway and Patons Kroy FX in the Clover colorway. Whinstone Hat by Chrissy Graham (test knit) using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway. Tracie has finished: Never Tell a Lie by Hallie Ephron The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs by Matthew Dick The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil Barb has finished: Capture by Roger Smith Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil Under the Influence by Joyce Maynard The Girl Who was Taken by Charlie Donlea Tracie is reading: Serpentine: The True Story of a Serial Killer's Reign of Terror from Europe to South Asia by Thomas Thompson And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini Barb is reading: How My Book Club Got Arrested by Leslie O’Kane River Road by Carol Goodman Barb says thumbs up to podcasts Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Happier in Hollywood with Liz Craft and Sarah Fain
Recorded on November 1, 2017 Book Talk starts at 40:01 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread (coming soon!). New Giveaway! Duren Dyeworks Self-Control Fingering (100% BFL SW) in the Barbie Time colorway Tracie has finished: Top This! snowflake hat in DMC Creative World Top This for Audrey Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose for charity Cardigan for Arwen in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu in the Pining for Ewe colorway Ruby’s Hat by Caroline Spillane in Plymouth Toybox Rainbow Barb has finished: Mother Bear #121 Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Black Pepper Swirl colorway Another Ridge Runner Hat by Chrissy Graham, using leftover Plymouth Galway Worsted Tracie has cast on: Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose And has continued to work on: 5th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jane Pihota from fingering weight magic cake Redford by Julie Hoover in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Hardtwist in the Monteverde colorway Peer Pressure Shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill in Miss Babs Hot Shot in Hot to Trot She is anxious to cast on: Rachel by Jose Paquin in Alexandra’s Crafts Timberline Ice Barb is working on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet And has cast on: Socks for Jayla using the Basic Sock Pattern from Ann Budd’s Handy Book of Patterns with Fishknits Bootstrap yarn in the NorCal Vernal Pools colorway. Pioneer Braid #4 using Premier Sweet Roll in the Sweet Cherry colorway Finished Books: The Blank Wall by Elizabeth Sanxay Holding Mortal Fall by Christine Garbo Finished: Blood Games by Jerry Bledsoe The Privileges by Jonathan Dee Lies the Mushroom Pickers Told by Tom Phelan The Breaking Wave (Requiem for a Wren) by Neville Shute Member of the Family: My Story of Charles Manson, Life Inside His Cult, and the Darkness That Ended the Sixties by Dianne Lake, Deborah Herman Current Books Capture by Roger Smith Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil Reading: Never Tell a Lie by Hallie Ephron The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs by Matthew Dick
Recorded on October 11, 2017 Book Talk Starts at 22:40 We really appreciate your iTunes reviews! And we also really appreciate you joining our Ravelry group. Thank you so much. Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread (coming soon!). Tracie & Barb will be at: Stitches West 2018 registration opened July 20 - rooms at the Hyatt and Hilton are long gone, but you can still register for classes! Be sure and leave some free time on Saturday afternoon to come to our meet-up in the Hyatt bar. Sacramento Knitting Guild February 1, 2018. Tracie and & Barb will be the speakers at this meeting. KNITTING Barb has finished: Mother Bear #120 Helix Hat #5 by Jessica Rose Tracie has finished: * Twist Hat (Twisted Up Reversible Striped Hat by Nicole Gehrig in Kraemer Yarns Naturally Nazareth in the Winter colorway (see picture at left) * Slouchy Star-Crossed Beret by Natalie Larson in Kraemer Yarns Naturally Nazereth in the Winter colorway * 4th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jane Pihota from fingering weight magic cake * Agathis Hat by Agata Smektala in Rowan Pure Woll Superwash Worsted Barb continues to work on: *Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways * Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway * Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway * Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Black Pepper Swirl colorway * Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet Barb has cast on: * Another Ridge Runner Hat by Chrissy Graham, using leftover scraps of two colors of Plymouth Galway Worsted * Mother Bear #121 Tracie continues to work on: * Redford by Julie Hoover in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Hardtwist in the Monteverde colorway * Peer Pressure Shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill in Miss Babs Hot Shot in Hot to Trot * Cardigan for Arwen in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu in the Pining for Ewe colorway BOOKS Barb finished reading: * The Whistler by John Grisham * Season of the Witch: Enchantment, Terror and Deliverance in the City of Love by David Talbot * Mercer Girls by Libbie Hawker Tracie has finished: * Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart * Inside-Out Girl by Tish Cohen * This is Not Over by Holly Brown * Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West Barb is currently reading: * The Blank Wall by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding * Mortal Fall: Glacier Mystery #2 by Christine Carbo Tracie is currently reading: * The Privileges by Jonathan Dee * Blood Games by Jerry Bledsoe Barb recommended the Dirty John Podcast (link goes to the first episode)
Recorded September 27, 2017 Book Talk Starts at 30:25 We would really appreciate some new iTunes reviews! We are so close to 3000 members - please come join our Ravelry group! Our sweater KAL is coming right up - October 1-January 31! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread (coming soon!) Tracie & Barb will be at: Lambtown 2017 - Dixon May Fair Grounds, October 7-8. We will be attending on Saturday, October 7th. Stitches West 2018 registration opened July 20 - rooms at the Hyatt and Hilton are long gone, but you can still register for classes! Be sure and leave some free time on Saturday afternoon to come to our meet-up in the Hyatt bar. Barb has finished: Mother Bear #119 Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway Thundertwist by Greg Cohoon, using Plymouth Galway in the 121 colorway (light green) Tracie finished: 2nd Puppy Pullover by Kitterly (free pattern) for Posy Basic Peanut Body with rabbit ears from 50 Yards of Fun by Rebecca Danger Crumpet Beret by Maura Kirk for Mano Del Uruguay (free pattern) in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dirty Blonde Superwash DK in the Mae colorway Barb continues to work on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Out of hibernation – Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway And she has cast on: Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Stashbusting Helix Hat#5 by Jessica Rose Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Black Pepper Swirl colorway Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet She frogged Basic Brioche Hat using Plymouth Galway Worsted in the 116 colorway Tracie frogged: Smoky Mountain Moebius Cowl by Leedra Scott in Malabrigo Rueca in the Indicita Colorway She has cast on: Slouchy Star-Crossed Beret by Natalie Larson in Kraemer Yarns Naturally Nazereth in the Winter colorway And continues to work on: Redford by Julie Hoover in Lisa Souza Dyeworks Hardtwist in the Monteverde colorway Peer Pressure Shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill in Miss Babs Hot Shot in Hot to Trot 4th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jane Pihota from fingering weight magic cake Cardigan for Arwen in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu in the Pining for Ewe colorway Barb finished reading: Vanished: Cold-Blooded Murder in Steeltown by Jon Wells The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Belle Tracie finished: The Things We Wish Were True by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original “Psycho" by Harold Schechter The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb by Melanie Benjamin Just Like Other Daughters by Colleen Faulkner Barb is reading: The Whistler by John Grisham Season of the Witch: Enchantment, Terror and Deliverance in the City of Love by David Talbot Tracie is reading: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart
Recorded June 28, 2017 Book Talk starts at 34:20 The 2 Knit Lit Chicks SWAP is done - thank you, SandraMaz! Thank you to everyone who has downloaded, read, and/or reviewed my novel Regret & Return: A Novel Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion by Tracie Kluver Bezerra is available for $2.99, or free as part of Kindle Unlimited. We hope you are participating in our Mother Bear KAL/CAL! Things to know: 1. The KAL will run from now - August 31, 2017 2. Any bears knit or crocheted in 2017 are eligible for entry into the Mother Bear FO thread. 3. Please go to the Mother Bear Pattern Page to order your pattern - they have patterns in "knit flat", "knit in the round" and "crochet". 4. After July 1, post a separate picture of each bear in a separate post in the FO thread. We need prizes for our Mother Bear KAL! If you have a prize or prizes to donate, please contact either Tracie or Barb. And thank you: DCAlaneKnits – a mystery prize to a winner, and a prize for people knitting or crocheting their first bear! PattyB – pattern up to $8 An anonymous donor will gift a Ravelry pattern of the winner’s choice up to $7 PinotNoir has donated a whole bunch of lovely yarn LetsGoBows has made a $15 directly to the MBP Barb has finished Mother Bear #108 Slip and Swirl Socks by krisluvswool, using Ladybug Fibers Company Sparkly Sock Self-Striping in the Twinkle Toes colorway. Noro Woven Stitch Shawl by Zapasi, using a Caron Cake in the Blueberry Cheesecake colorway. Pioneer Braid Scarf using a Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Gelato Pop colorway Tracie has finished Mother Bears 107, 108 and 109 Arena by Norah Gaughan in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey (linen & cotton) Barb has cast on ScWiNoNa by Weezalana in Premier Sweet Roll in the Raspberry Swirl colorway Brioche Knitting Made Easy (Mercedes Tarasoich-Clark) Craftsy class - Basic Brioche Hat using Plymouth Galway Worsted in the 116 colorway And continues to work on Vanilla Socks for Will’s birthday using Knit Picks Chroma Twist in the Fog Bank colorway. Jungle Vines socks by Becky Greene (CraftBuzz) using Invictus Master of my Feet in the Storm Chaser colorway. Beagle pullover sweater by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway. Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway. Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill in Abstract Fiber O’Keefe in the Huckleberry colorway Nuvem by Martina Behm, using Wollmeise Lace-Garn in the 13 A1 colorway. Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota, using fingering scraps. Tracie has cast on Fingering/sport-weight Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose in SF State colors New Wave Cardigan by Mary Annarella in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive And continues to work 3rd Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota from a fingering-weight “magic cake” Scalloped Shell Shawl by Kimberly Gintar in Tosh Merino Light in Copper Penny and (Vi)laine Malicieuses (Malicious Wool) in the A La Peche Aux Coquillages (Shell-picking) (Ho'onenea) Around the Island by Cindy Garland, using Stunning Strings Studio in Serenity in the Reflecting Pool colorway Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in Istex Lettlopii Barb has finished A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold The Green Road by Anne Enright Ask Him Why by Catherine Ryan Hyde Celine by Peter Heller Tracie has finished Girls on Fire by Robin Wasserman How It All Began by Penelope Lively Jane-Emily by Patricia Clapp Only Daughter by Anna Snoekstra Barb is reading Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2002 by David Sedaris People We Hate at the Wedding by Grant Ginder Tracie is reading The Portable Veblen by Elizabeth Mckenzie Bad Blood (Lucy Black #4) by Brian McGilloway
Recorded on June 14, 2017 Book Talk Starts at 33:30 Tracie has a published novel available through Amazon on Kindle: Regret & Return: A Novel Inspired by Jane Austen's Persuasion by Tracie Kluver Bezerra. It is available for $2.99, or free as part of Kindle Unlimited. Check it out! 2KLC Swap is almost over! JUNE 15th: Mail-By Date. When you get your swap package, please take pictures and post in the "THANK YOU" thread. Framework: Ten Architectural Knits by Norah Gaughan! The winner will be announced at the end of this podcast. We hope you are participating in our Mother Bear KAL/CAL! Things to know: 1. The KAL will run from now - August 31, 2017 2. Any bears knit or crocheted in 2017 are eligible for entry into the Mother Bear FO thread. 3. Please go to the Mother Bear Pattern Page to order your pattern - they have patterns in "knit flat", "knit in the round" and "crochet". 4. After July 1, post a separate picture of each bear in a separate post in the FO thread. We need prizes for our Mother Bear KAL! If you have a prize or prizes to donate, please contact either Tracie or Barb. Listen to the end of the podcast to hear the 3 winners of the Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill! This contest ended on June 15, 2017. KNITTING Tracie has finished: Mother Bears #106 & #107 Her second Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota from a fingering weight "Magic Cake" Barb has finished: * her Edin Cardigan by Bonne Marie Burns, using Raven Frog Sheepless in the Captain’s Blue Colorway. * Noro Woven Stitch Shawl by Zapasi, using a Caron Cake in the Blueberry Cheesecake colorway. * Mother Bears #106 & #107 Tracie has cast on: * Her 3rd Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jane Pihota, again using a "Magic Cake" of fingering scraps. Tracie continues to work on: * Scalloped Shell Shawl by Kimberly Gintar in Tosh Merino Light in Copper Penny and (Vi)laine Malicieuses (Malicious Wool) in the A La Peche Aux Coquillages (Shell-picking) * (Ho'onenea) Around the Island by Cindy Garland, using Stunning Strings Studio in Serenity in the Reflecting Pool colorway * Arena by Norah Gaughan in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey DK * Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in Istex Lettlopi Barb has cast on: * Her 2nd Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota * A 2nd Hitofude cardigan by Hiroku Fukatso, using Madelinetosh Feather in the Odyssey colorway Barb Continues to work on: * Vanilla Socks for Will’s birthday using Knit Picks Chroma Twist in the Fog Bank colorway. * Jungle Vines socks by Becky Greene (CraftBuzz) using Invictus Master of my Feet in the Storm Chaser colorway. * Beagle pullover sweater by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway. * Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway. * Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill in Abstract Fiber O’Keefe in the Huckleberry colorway * Nuvem by Martina Behm, using Wollmeise Lace-Garn in the 13 A1 colorway. * Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota, using fingering scraps. BOOKS Tracie has finished: * Murder of Innocence: The Tragic Life & Final Rampage of Laurie Dann by Joel Kaplan * Lily & the Octopus by Steven Rowley Barb has finished: * What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan * Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith Tracie is currently reading Girls on Fire by Robin Wasserman Barb is currently reading: * A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold * The Green Road by Anne Enright
Book Talk starts at 28:45 2KLC Swap is moving along. Please check in frequently! It is so important... May 31st check in #4 JUNE 15th: Mail-By Date You still have time to win an ecopy of Framework: Ten Architectural Knits by Norah Gaughan! To enter the drawing, leave a comment on the contest thread, which will close May 31. It's time to get ready for our annual Mother Bear KAL/CAL! Things to know: 1. The KAL will run from July 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017 2. Any bears knit or crocheted in 2017 are eligible for entry into the Mother Bear FO thread. 3. Please go to the Mother Bear Pattern Page to order your pattern - they have patterns in "knit flat", "knit in the round" and "crochet". 4. After July 1, post a separate picture of each bear in a separate post in the FO thread. We need prizes for our Mother Bear KAL! If you have a prize or prizes to donate, please contact either Tracie or Barb. Barb and Tracie love the new shawl design, Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill! Celia has kindly donated 3 copies of this shawl to give away to lucky listeners. Please go to the contest thread in our Ravelry Group to enter to win. This contest will end on June 15, 2017. Tracie and Barb will both be at Spinning at the Winery on June 3! The event will run from 10am to 4pm at Retzlaff Vineyards in Livermore, California. Enjoy some wine, bring a dish to share in the excellent potluck lunch, pick up some yarn or spinning supplies in the vendor’s market, and don't forget your knitting, drop spindle or spinning wheel! This is the 20th annual event put on by the Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild. KNITTING Tracie has finished: Mother Bears 103 (knit) and 104 (crochet) Vanilla socks in Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway Barb has cast on: Edin Cardigan by Bonne Marie Burns, using Raven Frog Sheepless in the Captain’s Blue Colorway. Vanilla Socks for Will’s birthday using Knit Picks Chroma Twist in the Fog Bank colorway. Jungle Vines socks by Becky Greene (CraftBuzz) using Invictus Master of my Feet in the Storm Chaser colorway. Noro Woven Stitch Shawl by Zapasi, using a Caron Cake in the Blueberry Cheesecake colorway. And continues to work on: * Beagle pullover sweater by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway. * Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway. * Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill in Abstract Fiber O’Keefe in the Huckleberry colorway * Nuvem by Martina Behm, using Wollmeise Lace-Garn in the 13 A1 colorway. * Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota, using fingering scraps. Tracie has cast on: Scalloped Shell Shawl by Kimberly Gintar in Tosh Merino Light in Copper Penny and (Vi)laine Malicieuses (Malicious Wool) in the A La Peche Aux Coquillages (Shell-picking) And continues to work on: (Ho'onenea) Around the Island by Cindy Garland, using Stunning Strings Studio in Serenity in the Reflecting Pool colorway Arena by Norah Gaughan in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey DK 2nd Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota from a fingering-weight “magic cake” Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in Istex Lettlopi BOOKS Barb finished; Bess of Hardwick: First Lady of Chatsworth, 1527-1608 by Mary S. Lovell The Life She Wants by Robyn Carr Tracie didn’t finish Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner She did finish: A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny @ The Crystal Lake: Revisiting Walden from the Digital Age by James Bezerra Barb is reading: What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith And Tracie is reading: Lily & the Octopus by Steven Rowley Murder of Innocence: The Tragic Life & Final Rampage of Laurie Dann by Joel Kaplan Thumbs Up – Dos Coyotes Border Cafe. There are now 10 locations in the Sacramento Area and the East Bay.
Recorded May 10, 2017 Book Talk starts at: 32:2) Our Colorwork KAL is finished! Be sure and listen until the end to hear the winners. 2KLC Swap is moving along. Please check in frequently! It is so important... May 15th: Check-In #3 May 31st check in #4 JUNE 15th: Mail-By Date You still have time to win an ecopy of Framework: Ten Architectural Knits by Norah Gaughan! To enter the drawing, leave a comment on the contest thread, which will close May 31. It's time to get ready for our annual Mother Bear KAL/CAL! Things to know: 1. The KAL will run from July 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017 2. Any bears knit or crocheted in 2017 are eligible for entry into the Mother Bear FO thread. 3. Please go to the Mother Bear Pattern Page to order your pattern - they have patterns in "knit flat", "knit in the round" and "crochet". 4. After July 1, post a separate picture of each bear in a separate post in the FO thread. We need prizes for our Mother Bear KAL! If you have a prize or prizes to donate, please contact either Tracie or Barb. We have a new giveaway! Barb and Tracie love the new shawl design, Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill! Celia has kindly donated 3 copies of this shawl to give away to lucky listeners. Please go to the contest thread in our Ravelry Group to enter to win. This contest will end on June 15, 2017. KNITTING Barb has finished: * Her Scallop Shell Shawl by Kimberly Gintar, using 2 skeins of Candy Skein Yummy Fingering in the Blue Bubblegum and Boysenberry Jam colorways. * Mother Bear #105 Tracie has finished: Mother Bears #101 and #102 Barb has cast on: The Peer Pressure Shawl by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Abstract Fiber O'Keefe in the Huckleberry colorway Barb is continuing to work on: * Beagle pullover sweater by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway. * Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway. * A project she can’t talk about it because it’s a project for her swap partner! * Nuvem by Martina Behm, using Wollmeise Lace-Garn in the 13 A1 colorway. * Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota, using fingering scraps. Barb has frogged the Edin cardigan by Bonne Marie Burns, using Raven Frog Sheepless in the Captain's Blue colorway - she will start it over going down 2 sizes. Tracie has cast on: (Ho'onenea) Around the Island by Dindy Carland, using Stunning Strings Studio in Serenity in the Reflecting Pool colorway Tracie is continuing to work on: * Arena by Norah Gaughan in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey DK * 2nd Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota from a fingering-weight “magic cake” * Vanilla socks in Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway * Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in Istex Lettlopi BOOKS Barb has finished: * The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware - she gives it a "thumbs sideways" * The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante - again, a "thumbs sideways" Tracie has finished reading: * Then She Found Me by Elinor Lipman - she recommends this book * Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica - she does not recommend this book * The Light of the Fireflies by Paul Pen Barb is currently reading: * Bess of Hardwick: Empire Builder by Mary S. Lovell * The Life She Wants by Robyn Carr Tracie is currently reading: * A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny * Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner Barb recommends the Prime Suspect series, starring Helen Mirren, available on Hulu
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Recorded April 26, 2017 Book Talk Begins at 42:35 Our Colorwork KAL is almost finished, so get knitting and post those FOs! 2KLC Swap is moving along. Please check in frequently! April 30th: Check-In #2 May 15th: Check-In #3 May 31st check in #4 JUNE 15th: Mail-By Date Tracie has finished Retreat Bath Mitt by Elizabeth Doherty in Quince & Co Sparrow Peer Pressure Shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill in Invictus Yarns Desert Dream in the Deep colorway Allegra tank top by Svetlana Volkova in Euro Baby Kid Cotton (photo) Barb has finished: Skew Socks by Lana Holden using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Asphalt Jungle colorway. Tracie has cast on: Arena by Norah Gaughan in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey DK And she continues to work on: 2nd Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota from a fingering-weight “magic cake” Vanilla socks in Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in Istex Lettlopi Barb is working on: Beagle pullover sweater by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway * Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway * Test knit - Scallop Shell Shawl by Kimberly Gintar (the Giving Flower) using 2 skeins of Candy Skein Yummy Fingering in the Blue Bubblegum and Boysenberry Jam colorways. Edin cardigan by Bonne Marie Burns, using Raven Frog Sheepless in the Captain's Blue colorway Retreat Bath Mitt by Elizabeth Doherty, using Quince & Co. Sparrow in the Sans colorway And cast on: A project she can’t talk about it because it’s a project for her swap partner! Nuvem by Martina Behm, using Wollmeise Lace-Garn in the 13 A1 colorway. Win an ecopy of Framework: Ten Architectural Knits by Norah Gaughan! (phot0) To enter the drawing, leave a comment on the contest thread, which will close May 31. Tracie has finished reading Mommy Deadliest by Michael Benson The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple by Jeff Guinn Barb has finished: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst by Jeffrey Toobin Tracie is reading: Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica The Light of the Fireflies by Paul Pen Barb is reading The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante Bess of Hardwick: Empire Builder by Mary S. Lovell Barb recommends the Very Pink Podcast
Recorded on April 13, 2017 Book Talk starts at 26:50 Our Colorwork KAL started March 1 and will go until May 1. Challenge yourself! The FOs thread is open. You still have time! The 2 Knit Lit Chicks Spring Fling Swap has started! You should have received your swap partner by now. If you are participating, be sure and check the Swap thread a couple of times a week to keep up. KNITTING Tracie has finished: * Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota, using leftovers from stash! * 3 Knitted Knockers Barb has finished: * Smorgasbord Cowl by Cindy Garland, using a kit bought at the Stunning String Studio booth at Stitches West (pictured above * 5 Knitted Knockers * Mother Bear #104 Barb has cast on: * Edin cardigan by Bonne Marie Burns, using Raven Frog Sheepless in the Captain's Blue colorway * Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota, using fingering weight scraps Barb is working on: * Beagle pullover sweater by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway * Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway * Test knit - Scallop Shell Shawl by Kimberly Gintar (the Giving Flower) using 2 skeins of Candy Skein Yummy Fingering in the Blue Bubblegum and Boysenberry Jam colorways. * Skew socks by Lana Holden using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Asphalt Jungle colorway Tracie has cast on: * Retreat Bath Mitt by Elizabeth Doherty, using Quince & Co Sparrow Tracie is working on: * Vanilla socks in Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway * Test knit: Peer Pressure Shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill in Invictus Yarns Desert Dream in the Deep colorway * Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in Istex Lettlopi * Her Allegra tank top by Svetlana Volkova in Euro Baby Kid Cotton has come out of hibernation Tracie has frogged: Coloring cardigan by Katrin Schneider, using Anzula Nebula in the Lottie colorway Discussion of the Magic Knot (Double Knot): Jane Richmond - The Double Knot YouTube Video How to Remember the Double Knot by Paula Emons-Fuesle YouTube video BOOKS Tracie has finished: * Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh * Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple Barb has finished: Breaking Wild by Diane les Becquets Tracie is currently reading: * The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple by Jeff Guinn * Mommy Deadliest by Michael Benson Barb is currently reading: * American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst by Jeffrey Toobin * The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Recorded March 29, 2017 Book Talk starts at 24:20 Our Colorwork KAL started March 1 and will go until May 1. Challenge yourself! The FOs thread is open. Barb has finished: 3 Knitted Knockers My Rainbow Heart by Stephanie Lotven, using Valley Yarns Huntington in the Sea Gull colorway That Easy Guernsey Hat by Christine Roy, using leftover aran weight yarns Vanilla socks using Knit Picks Felici in the Baker Street colorway Tracie has finished: 5 knitted knockers Sprig Cloche by Alana Dakos in Cascade 220 Superwash Sport All That Jazz by TheTwistedYarn blog in Greenwood Fibers Star Dust mini-skeins in Earthen Hues Mini-Landing Cardi by Vera Sanon in Fishknits Panache in the 42 Degrees Opposite the Sun for my niece Lexi’s 8th birthday Barb has cast on: Test knit - Scallop Shell Shawl by Kimberly Gintar (the Giving Flower) using 2 skeins of Candy Skein Yummy Fingering in the Blue Bubblegum and Boysenberry Jam colorways. Skew socks by Lana Holden using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Asphalt Jungle colorway Barb is working on: Beagle pullover sweater by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway Smorgasbord Cowl by Cindy Garland, using a kit bought at the Stunning String Studio booth at Stitches West Tracie has cast on: Vanilla socks in Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in Istex Lettlopi Test knit: Peer Pressure Shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill in Invictus Yarns Desert Dream in the Deep colorway Tracie is working on: Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota, using leftovers from stash! Coloring cardigan by Katrin Schneider, using Anzula Nebula in the Lottie colorway Barb finished Some Luck by Jane Smiley The Last September by Nina de Gramont I Know I Am but What Are You? By Samantha Bee The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve hours, Four Patients Lives by Theresa Brown Tracie has finished Evidence of Love by John Bloom & Jim Atkinson No One Needs to Know by Kevin O’Brien Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood & Scientology by Leah Remini Barb is reading: American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst by Jeffrey Toobin Breaking Wild by Diane les Becquets Tracie is reading: Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh “Feud: Bette & Joan” on FX
Book Talk Begins at 34:20 Recorded on March 15, 2017 We are hosting a Colorwork KAL starting on March 1, and ending on May 1, 2017. Chat it up and make plans in our Colorwork KAL Chatter Thread. Browse our Colorwork Bundle for inspiration. Knit anything with colorwork - that means intarsia, stranded colorwork, stripes, brioch, double knitting, or slipped stitches. We encourage you to challenge yourself. Pick a project larger than a mug cozy and you're good to go! Be sure and listen until the end of the podcast for the winners of the Namaste Bag Giveaway, and to hear the latest news for the NoCKRs Retreat. 2 Knit Lit Chicks 2017 SWAP! Yes, we are doing it again. And once again, our leader is the indomitable SandraMaz. Do you want to join us? If so, please read all about it and follow the instructions to enter here. The deadline to enter the swap is March 20, 2017, so hop to it!! We would love it if you would join our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Ravelry Group. We have a lot of fun over there!! KNITTING Barb has finished: * Her Levitate Poncho by Yvonne Poon, using Noro Kureopatora in the 2015 colorway * Endless Spring Cardigan by Anna Rauf using GnomeAcres Sparkle Gnome in the Wuv Twue Wuv colorway * Knotted Rib hat by Cheryl Beckerich, using Vanna's Choice in the Cranberry colorway * Her My Garter Slipped! Scarf by Bereni New, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Raspberry Swirl colorway * Vanilla is the New Black Socks by Anneh Fletcher, using Leading Men Fiber Arts ShowStopper in the 911 Butterfly colorway * Brain Hat for Science by Kristen McDonnell, using Lion Brand Heartland in colorway 103 * 3 Knitted Knockers Ponchos" in the wild at" Stitches West! Left to right - JChant, 1HundredProjects, xchorse, BetterinMotion, Barb, and Thumperina! Tracie has finished: * School's Out child's cardigan by Katya Frankel in Shaggy Bear Farms merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk * Kallisti Cowl by Hillary Smith Callis in Caron Cake int the Blueberry Kiwi colorway * 2 PussyHats - 1 in Plymouth Toybox Collection Rainbow, and 1 in stripes of many different pink yarns Barb is working on: * Beagle pullover sweater by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway * Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway * Vanilla Socks, using Knit Picks Felici in the Baker Street colorway * My Rainbow Heart mitts by Stephanie Lotven, using Valley Yarns Huntington as the base color and fingering scraps from stash. * Smorgasbord Cowl by Cindy Garland, using a kit bought at the Stunning String Studio booth at Stitches West Barb has frogged the Sabine Cardigan by Coco Knits, using Indigodragonfly Merino Single Lace in the 20,000 Lawyers Under the Sea. She just wasn't feeling it. Tracie is working on: * Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota, using leftovers from stash! * Coloring cardigan by Katrin Schneider, using Anzula Nebula in the Lottie colorway * All That Jazz cowl by TheTwistedYarn Blog, using Greenwood Fibers Star Dust mini-skeins, scraps, bits & leftovers * Mini-Landing Cardi by Vera Sanon, using FishKnits Panache in the 42 Degrees Opposite the Sun colorway BOOKS Barb has finished: * The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by by Daniel James Brown * Commonwealth by Ann Patchett * Runaway by Alice Munroe * The Last One: A Novel by Alexandra Oliva Tracie has finished: * "I'll Get You" Drugs, Lies & the Terrorizing of a PTA Mom by Sam Rule and Kelli Peters * The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood * The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty * Wilde Lake by Laura Lipman * Silent Witness: The Karla Brown Murder Case by Don W. Weber and Charles Bosworth * The Hundred Year House by Rebecca Makkai * Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr Barb is currently reading: * Some Luck (Last Hundred Year: A Family Saga #1) by Jane Smiley * The Last September by Nina de Garment Tracie is currently reading: * No One Needs to Know by Kevin O'Brien * Evidence of Love by John Bloom & Jim Atkinson Tracie talked about the HBO series, Big Little Lies Barb talked about the new podcast The 45th, available on iTunes now
Segments in this episode include: Actually Finished, Actually Working, Actually Attending, Actually Stashed, an update on Knit Alongs and Giveaways, and a Review of Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook
Hallöchen!Hier habe ich Folge 17 für Euch, viel Spaß beim Zuhören! I. Fertig:Natsumi von Yoko Hatta aus Holst Samarkand (nicht mehr erhältlich)II. Aktuell:Lila Light von Carrie Bostick Hoge Socken aus Lang Yarns Magic und Opal Der Kleine Prinz und die Rose Interweave Knits Favorite Socks III. Vernünftiges Stricken:Beatnik von Norah Gaughan aus Holst Supersoft in SunriseFlight von Sarah Pope IV. Unvernünftiges Stricken:Agnes von Jared Flood
Bethany and Anna introduce themselves. They talk about how they met, started in theater and started knitting. On The Needles: Anna is knitting for her Etsy shop. She is also working on a Sky Scarf from the book "Knit The Sky" by Lea Redmond Bethany is knitting a vanilla sock with the Fish Lips Kiss heel by the Sox Therapist with Madeline Tosh Sock yarn in what looks like the Magic color way She is also working on her Coffee Date Shawl by C.C. Almon of the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast Bethany is also working on some Christmas knitting. Off The Needles: Bethany finished her first of the Madeline Tosh vanilla socks. In Time Out: Anna frogged the sweater that was knit for her trip Edinburgh this past May. She also has a Tomten sweater by Elizabeth Zimmerman that is in time out too. Anna dubbed Bethany the Knitting Whisperer due to Beth's amazing ability to coax cranky projects into behaving.Bethany has nothing specifically in time out. Except for a very old Harry Potter sweater from "Charmed Knits" that has been in time out since 2011. Netflix and Knit: Anna just finished watching Season 2 of Penny Dreadful. She also recently started Season 3 of Ripper Street, season one of Charmed and a general re-watch of Once Upon A Time. Bethany is watching Season 5 of Gilmore Girls, Season 7 of Friends, Season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Series 2 of Doctor Who. She recently saw Finding Dory with her boyfriend, Nic. In Rehearsal: Anna is starting rehearsals for Three Poets later in August. She will be costuming this production and probably stage managing. Bethany's household is starting rehearsal for "6 Characters in Search of an Author" on Monday. She will be running box office and designing sound for this production. Events: Bethany and Anna will be at Stitch 'N' Pitch at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington on July 19, 2016. Check out Anna's Instagram (persephone-vesper) or Bethany's (stage.knitter) for day-of location info! We would love to meet you.List of Repeat Projects: Anna loves Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket.Norah Gaughan's Droplet Hat.And Kelpie, A Modern Hap Shawl by Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed. Bethany has recently knit two versions of the Mermaid Tail Lap Blanket. And The Force Awakens HatBooks we also love and continue to knit from:Ann Bud's "Handy Book of Patterns" The "Handy Book of Sweaters" And Debbie Stoller's "Stitch N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook."
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MORNING ON THE DOCK: Episode 7 :: Norah Gaughan by squam
Hallöchen!Dies ist die letzte Folge für 2016. Ich hoffe, ihr hattet viel Spaß und wir hören und nächstes Jahr wieder!Link zur TonspurBegleitende NotizenI. Fertige Projekte1. Lobelia von Meghan Fernandez aus Wollmeise Pure in Gloire de DijonCalla von Rachel Coopey2. Lieblingspulli von mir, angelehnt an Oshima von Jared Flood aus Drops Lima in der Farbe MoosgrünII. Aktuelle ProjekteImogen Wool von Carrie Bostick Hoge aus Meilenweit Merino in weißKnit Pro ZingIII. Rekapitulation von 2015Die GroßprojekteSummer Flies von Donna GriffinBraidsmaid von Martina Behm Ava von mir angelehnt an Grettir von Jared FloodIV. Geplante Projekte für 20161. Viajante von Martina Behm aus Zitron Filigran in der Farbe Rauchblau2. Pachelbel von Carol Sunday in Drops Cotton Viscose in der Farbe Grau Hitofude von Hiroko Fukatsu3. Lace Cardigan von Simona Merchant-Dest aus roter Schachenmayr Baumwolle4. Westbourne von Isabell Krämer aus Ito Kinu in der Farbe Persimmon5. Beatnik von Norah Gaughan aus Holstgarn Supersoft in der Farbe Sunset6. Hugo von Véronik Avery aus Holstgarn Coast in der Farbe Jay7. Sandbank von Lea Viktoria aus DyeForYarn Mulberry Silk in der Farbe Dead Walnut Wood8. Featherweight Cardigan von Hannah Fettig aus Atelier Zitron Filisilk in der Farbe Anthrazit9. Dagmar Sweater von Handy Kitty aus Wolle Rödel Siena in der Farbe Kirsche10. Natsumi von Yoko Hatta11. Dessine-Moi un Mouton von La Maison Rililie12. Quill von Jared Flood13. Marco Polo von Ela Torrente
Hallöchen!Hier habe ich Folge 8 für euch! Ich wünsche euch viel Spaß beim Zuhören :)Show Notes:Oshima for Him von Jared FloodPiet Mondrian: Composition II in Red, Yellow and BlueLana Grossa Meilenweit Merino / My first RegiaSupergarne Aktiv Piet on Point von Nancy WhitmanArt Along von Em Galati Portland Gussets von YarnissimaLobelia von Meghan FernandezRückwärts strickenBeatnik von Norah GaughanNatsumi von Yoko HattaBoxy von Joji LocatelliBrooklyn Tweed ShelterHugo von Veronik AveryHolst SupersoftHolst CoastTichiros Auflistung von TweedgarnenHolst SamarkandDye for Yarn Mulberry SilkFairy SnowCapDrops NepalLang Donegal Debbie Luxury Tweed AranRowan Felted TweedMarie Wallin *Hiermit reiche ich die fehlenden Begriffe nach: Rechteck, 3-D, Raute, nach oben geöffnete Parabel, nach unten geöffnete Parabel. Damit keiner denkt, ich hätte in der Unter- und Mittelstufe geschlafen :/ :P
Hallöchen!Hier habe ich Folge 7 für euch - viel Spaß beim Zuhören!Clara Dress Rico Design Creative Sport DKLumberjack von Marzena KrzewińskaDrops Cotton Merino in der Farbe DunkelgrünBeatnik von Norah Gaughan Holst SupersoftBerroco Remix Oshima for Him von Jared FloodHedwig and Friends von Karin Michele Airy Lace Panel Socks von Nicole NanceOwls von Kate Davies
In this episode, I'm chatting with Norah Gaughan who is perhaps best known for her book Knitting Nature and a nine year stint as Design Director at Berroco. Today, Norah works as an independent designer, with her current ventures including: being a member of the Brooklyn Tweed Design Team and designing a collection of pieces in collaboration with The Fibre Co. In my own knitting journey, I first stumbled across Norah in the book: Knitting in America. I so captivated by her story because it was at that time that I knew I wanted to embark on a career in the needle arts, and it's one of the earliest books I acquired on the subject of what it means to be a knitwear designer, and reading Norah's story set a fire inside of me, which is why I'm so honored to have Norah on Power Purls! To read the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/007-norah-gaughan/ To listen to more episodes like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186
RSK 392 Kathy and Steve speak with Norah Gaughan. (Running Time 28:00)
Show 350 Kathy talks with Norah Gaughan. (Running Time 28:00)
This week's episode is plagued by sound issues (construction next door, and laptop fan going crazy). Apologies. Will continue to improve audio quality. The episode has a lot of segments, so let's get on with it! Off The Needles Caravan Scarf by Anne Hanson from her Bare Naked Knitspot club (February 2013). Used SOAK wool wash. What do you use for your knitted items? I've been wanting to try Eucalan since MamaOKnits interviewed Eucalan owner. Might knit Arden with the remaining yarn. Regina hat by Carina Spencer. Gifted to a friend's daughter. On The Needles Caravan Scarf Nespelem by Norah Gaughan. Still working on collars. Low Tide Cardigan by Tin Can Knits. Knitalong with Kim of Craft Stash. Yarn: Louet Merlin sport, US 3 (3.25 mm). First time knitting with linen! Hopefully my mods will work. Mentioned Laura of The Knit Girllls podcast's advice about shaping. Hankering to CO for a plain vanilla pattern. Recalculating Route
Listen here or subscribe on iTunes. I finally recorded and published my first trial podcast episode! I am loving Garage Band and its magic, and I thank Apple for making the software learning curve so much less steep by developing awesome user interface... I mentioned Paula of Knitting Pipeline Hopefully I can fill a niche of non-US non-British knitting podcast, I will talk about knitting and spinning stuff, about life in Indonesia, and random stuff that comes in my life. On The Needles Nespelem cardigan by Norah Gaughan, Berocco Pura Pima as suggested, US 5-3.75 mm Hiya Hiya Sharps interchangeable needles. Finished back and two fronts. Working on the collar, and still have one collar and two sleeves, AND seaming to go. A lot of ribbing and stockinette on the cardigan. Meant to be worn open. Love the yarn, but feeling the FO of a friend, very heavy. Damson by Ysolda Teague from Whimsical Little Knits 2. Three Irish Girls Kinsale Merino Tencel, colorway Serenity blue, a shipment of Sharon's Pick of The Knitter club, which is currently unavailable for new subscriptions. US 5 -3.75 mm Knit Picks nickel. Construction: garter tab, simple garter body, a stockinette edge and loops on the very edge. Working on the stockinette edge, seemingly endless. Thing about triangular shawl: easy breezy beginnings and a long slog in the end. Caravan Scarf by Anne Hanson, from Barenaked Knitspot club. First February shipment, Snow Leopard Trust handspun camel from Mongolia. 2 skeins of brown undyed Bactrian camel fiber (two-humped camel). First time ever knitting with handspun. Love the variety of texture in the yarn. Some (actually, a lot!) of vm (vegetable matters) in the yarn, but easily taken out. CO using US 4 -3.5mm, realized I was wrong about gauge. Went up to 6 halfway through the ribbing and switched to 7s for the body. going to be for dad. Hard to knit for guys especially those who live in a tropical climate like Indonesia. Off The Needles
Kathy talks with Norah Gaughan. (Running Time 28:00)
This week's episode has been sponsored by: New in: Tanis Fiber Arts fingering weight and a pattern written specifically for it: the April Showers sock. Check out our weaving supplies! Administrative stuff: (00:39) Stitch It! has moved. Subscribe to the new feed in iTunes by clicking here. Cognitive's new feed page. BarknKnit's new feed page. (When you re-subscribe to these, please give them a new iTunes review.) On the Needles: (3:58) Gigi finished a pair of vanilla ribbed socks in the Kaffe Fasset Regia, a pair of vanilla Claudia's Handpaints Argyle. Gigi has also finished the first skein of yarn for her On the Vine scarf. Jasmin finished her pair of Ellen's Half-Pint Farm socks (out of the Merino/Tencel sock yarn) in the greens. Jasmin is "chain-knitting" her socks. She cast on the Creatively Dyed Calypso (80% Superwash Merino/20% Nylon) in the Jamaica colorway. The color reminds Jasmin of Lisa Souza's South Pacific colorway. Gigi is working on a former UFO - she is working on her white Einstein jacket again. Jasmin and Gigi discuss knitting with neutrals for "lasting" garments. (You can see the "Mimosa yellow" shawl here.) They discuss balancing fashion and timeliness with how long it will take to finish the project. Jasmin talks about Tim Gunn's 10 essential items list and how to encorporate that into your knitting. Jasmin and Gigi will be swatching this week! Gigi will be swatching some of the Tess Yarns' Silk and Merino (in charcoal grey) for a Cocoknits design. Jasmin has some of the same yarn, but in a pale blue from a few years ago. Jasmin is using it for the Cire-Perdue from the third Norah Gaughan book. Gigi brought over a children's loom so that Jasmin can determine whether or not she really, really wants to weave. CONTEST! Go into our Ravelry group and suggest show topics in the "What do you want to hear about?" thread. Mother Knows Best: (26:04) Gigi and Jasmin discuss matching yarns and patterns. Vanilla socks are a great way of testing new techniques (like the channel island cast-on). We also encourage you to treat your swatches the way you would treat the garment. When Knitting Attacks! (33:26) Gigi has been too efficient with her knitting, and ran out of on-the-go vanilla socks. Cat Bordhi is a genius, and Jasmin is not, and proves it while working on a pair of Coriolis socks. (The test drive pair is in Myra Hansen's Fancy Image Yarns sock yarn.) Jasmin notices the correlation between knitting attacks and the hours in which they happen. Also, her complete inability to do math into the late hours of the evening. Straw into Gold: (40:50) Jasmin is spinning 70% Alpaca/30% Silk roving from Abstract Fibers in a deep, rich blue/black colorway. Jasmin talks about showing surface area and shine while spinning, spinning posture, and is honest about how she feels about spinning cotton. Jasmin recommends taking a beginning spinning class from Sandi Luck (at Purlescence) if you're in the Bay Area, and any spinning class from Judith MacKenzie McCuin. (Next week, Jasmin will talk about cleaning spinning wheels.) Jasmin talks about spinning merino/silk batts from Crystal Creek Fibers for Gigi (pictured above). Jasmin talks about using a Fricke skeinwinder with a yardage counter. Jasmin also had spun up some of the Fat Cat Knits 50% SW Merino/50% tencel roving in Spring Bulbs. Jasmin also talks about winding up the Black Magic Woman that she had spun up and was still resting on the bobbins.
Kathy & Steve talk with Norah Gaughan. (Running Time 28:00)
Interview with Norah Gaughan; Titled Duster Knitalong Begins! (Running Time 27:45)
How do you knit squares that are less than square, and spirals that are more than spirals? Answers to these, and other enigmatic questions, in this episode.
An interview with Norah Gaughan of Berroco and Knitting Nature (Running Time 13:53)
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