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Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Episode 281: Ready to PARTY!

Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 72:53


  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 281 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors:   Twin Mountain Handcrafts Irocknits Designs Thelittlewolfknits Stitched by Jessalu   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Declan's 70s Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Seventies Stripes Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Finished August 3rd Total for Stash Dash: 278.2 meters (304.2 yards)   Log Cabin Mitts Pattern: Log Cabin Mitts by Karen Templar (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on this site) Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) 9 sections of garter stitch log cabin. I decided to knit the 2 squares concurrently so I'd remember which yarns I used for each section, not reading ahead enough to know that you were supposed to work them slightly differently to make matching mitts, but that doesn't bother me at all, so I just went with it and mine are opposites. I like that I can see all of the colors on the top or bottoms of my hands.  60g fingering weight yarn (held double) 253.8 meters for Stash Dash   Rafa's Hat Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Cielo y Tierra colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Pattern: Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page: Started July 9. Finished August 7th. Total for Stash Dash: 115.2 meters   Laura's London Socks Yarn: Qing Fibre Dashing Fingering Base in the Salt colorway (cream with blips of neons & gray) & a 50g Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Micro Skein in a Mystery Colorway (gray) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page Bought the Qing Fibres Yarn in London in November 2022 with Laura. She chose this skein from my stash in 2023 not realizing we bought it when we were together. Total for Stash Dash: 272 meters   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Centers in colorways- Fern, Coney Island, Seaglass, Slate. Borders- Wheat & Oatmeal Hook: 10mm (N/P) 2 rounds of color- 1 round of wheat or oatmeal 30 done in July. 47 done by August 7th. Had to order more yarn (twice) and ended up with 96 hexagons. The blanket is nearly the size of a full sized comforter.  Last summer's hexi blanket was fingering held double- 60x84 inches and took about 300 hexis which were 4 rounds each (these have only 3). (Check out the Ravelry Project Page here)   Berry Bliss Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Berry Bliss Colorway (May 2024 Yarnable Box) & Legacy Fiber Artz Glitzy Toes (pink mini from 2023 Advent Calendar) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: I've finished the heel on the second sock.   LFA Helical Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Portal Colorway & a Mystery Colorway (both 50g skeins: 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon). Knit Picks Felici in the Beatnik Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cast on in June 2023. Finished the first sock and am nearly to the heel on the second sock. I'm helical striping the LFA yarn and used leftover Knit Picks Felici Self Striping Yarn (purple, blue and a pumpkin orange) for the heel and toes. You can't tell its striped at all. Looks like 1 cohesive colorway. Progress: first sock finished, nearly to the heel on the second sock.   Brainstorming I'm debating starting my first Woolens and Nosh advent sock early since December is hectic I never get as far as I'd like. I thought I could make a sweater from me with the leftovers of Mom's Rhinebeck Sweater yarn, but it doesn't look like I'll have enough yarn, so that project is on hold. Perhaps I'll look for more yarn to add to it and save it for that. Dan's Litchfield Hat with Welcome to Litchfield Handspun (Ravelry Project Page) I'm planning to knit socks for my friend Sheri. My niece Aila asked for socks for Christmas. She'd like these Daisy Socks- pattern on Ravelry.   From the Armchair The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. No One Tells You This by Glynnis Macnicol. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. All Fours by Miranda July. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness and Multiple Murder by Jerry Bledsoe. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Knitting in Passing Last Saturday, Oisin came here to Work with Dan. When Megg, Tom and Hattie came to pick him up they stayed for a chat. Hattie got out the ponies and Barbies, then she abandoned that to knit on my Berry Lemonade socks with me. She did fantastic after a quick reminder of the stitches and even took my feedback about putting her left index finger on the second stitch on the needle to prevent that from falling off while slipping the stitch she just worked, off the left needle. Hattie asked to start her own pair of socks (ambitious) and tried on scrappy helical socks I started in November (Ravelry Project Page) She tried on the scrappy helical socks I started in November and they fit. I need about 1.5 inches before toe on the first sock, so I should pick those back up soon.   KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Official Rules Registration Form  (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Find out what Team you're on (Team Chats will open 9/1/24) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Being updated regularly so keep checking back. Coupon Codes are listed in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com   A special THANK YOU to our team Umpire- Wendy- socalknitgirl Commissioners Emily- (ElsaandEm)- Llama Conference Alicia (almariecraft)- Alpaca Conference Nicole (KnitterNicole)- Sheep Conference Commentator- Mary (Maryklute)   Playoff Prediction Contest:  Check the Ravelry Group on 9/4 for post. Choose the NFL team you think will win the Super Bowl this year (before the thread closes on 9/19). Correct guesses will get you extra points. Tailgate Talk Challenge- Click here for Ravelry Link Great way to get to know your team. There will be daily prompts from 9/5 through 9/16. Answer them in your Team thread in the Ravelry Group. If you answer them all, no more than 2 per day, you'll get 150 points (as long as you enter them on the Points Tally form by 10/1).  This year, we'll have 4 primary challenges during the full months of the event- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan. Stay tuned for those details. The sponsors are: October: Thelittlewolfknits November: Twin Mountain Handcrafts December: Fangirl Fibers January: Fibernymph Dye Works   Other current & upcoming events: Summer Bingo with Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast Colors of Fall with the Yarniacs Podcast Group. June 20- September 22 Summer Spin In with the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Podcast Group- May 27 - September 2 Summer Sock Camp with the Crazy Sock Lady The Knit Girllls are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Here's a chatter thread for stash dash 2024! Stash Dash will run from May 24th-the end of August. Craft all the things and see how your FO pile grows! This is a competition only against yourself. Discord link: knit girllls discord Jasmin (of the Knitmore Girls Podcast) & I are competing again this year. Check out my Stash Dash Spreadsheet here. Here's Jasmin's Spreadsheet.   I have 9,273 meters as of August 25. Jasmin is on the board with 5,910 meters Sending much love to Jasmin & Gigi after hearing about Gigi's recent stroke.    Events Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl, (CA and NV) - Sept 12-15, 2024 Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul (MA) September 14-17, 2024 Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT Lambtown, Dixon, CA - Oct 5-6, 2024 NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site.   Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know!   Life in Focus   Mom Update: After Whole Brain Radiation, Mom went right into 5 targeted radiation treatments to help reduce the size of the cancer in a lymph node that was pressing on nerves that then get in the way of her right vocal cord. As of about mid-July, she didn't have any voice, and they hoped to correct that. On her last day of that radiation, she also had a PleureX cathetered installed in her right lung to allow regular at-home drainage to keep that pressure off her lung. The day after that- Dad and I tested positive for Covid and by Monday Mom had too. Thankfully Dad and I had only mild symptoms and Mom had none- which was a blessing because the insertion of that port left her riddled with pain for days. Now she's coming out of that but starting a new chemo. We're hopeful that this will take away some of her pain and its already meant she doesn't need her lung drained as frequently. Hoping September will be a better month for her than the last couple.   Ask Me Anything   NDoyle asks: What has been your favorite item you've made this year and why? Millie's Squishmallow Sheltie Dog that I crocheted without a pattern- Ravelry Project Page Emotional Support Chicken- Ravelry Project Page Marilynknits- What gauge do you knit your socks at? 8-8.5 sts per inch. 56 sts on US 1.5 needles= 6.5 to 7 inch circumference   On a Happy Note I am very relieved that Covid was mild for us, especially for my Mom. Also very grateful that my brother who was on vacation in Virginia just as we came down with Covid, ended up having a bicycle accident that left him with bruises all over and a broken rib- but is going to be OK. I made everyone promise we'd all stay out of the hospital for one full week! Visits with my cousin Jenny and her daughter Vera who often come over to see my Mom. Weekend pool time, especially with our youngest niece and nephew who are absolute fishies! My dear friend Nathan (only a couple years older than me) had a successful heart and kidney transplant only 1 day apart from each other but is recovering well. Our family all bought t-shirts and made donations to help his family and got a great photo to send him poolside one afternoon! My Mom wanted to get eyelash extensions so she, my cousin Jenny and I all went and it was a lovely experience. Dan and I picked up my grandmother and we all went to my cousin Nancy's Surprise 60th birthday. Mom and Gram both had a great day that. Beautiful sunny poolday with all the kiddos swimming, I caught up with many of my cousins who I don't get to see all the time, learned there's another new baby coming in January and enjoyed fresh pizza from a woodfired oven. We also sang to my grandmother. From there, we headed to Terri's Graduation Party. She runs the dancing school where I met Kris & Megg, two of my best friends who have 5 of our niblings. Dan's younger brother Dave played in the band, the kids all played together. We got to see Terri's brother who came up from FL, and Conor, Carly and baby Miles after they were in Nantucket for a couple weeks. Dinner & Les Mis with Kris, Aila and Megg. At Mom's chemo treatment, we got to see my friend Waveney who was my officemate in my first job at the hospital 22 years ago and her son, Tighe, checked us in at the Infusion Clinic. As soon as I said hello, his whole face lit up with a smile and he came around and immediately hugged us all. It was pure joy! He'll be back off to college soon. We hosted a 90th birthday party for my grandmother at The Tavern in her assisted living facility. I put together all sorts of cool photo decorations & used some of her old picture frames for the tables and guests could take them as favors. Dan DJed, and my Dad, our friend Sharon & cousin Susan prepared the food) and the kiddos all acted as bartenders. Hattie even went around and took photos. All of the joy and hope coming out of Democratic party with coverage of the DNC. It feels great to have a candidate I'm truly joyful about supporting. A quieter weekend- getting ready for my friend Marta to arrive from Barcelona (if I'm a bit MIA that's why)   Quote of the Week One evening in August, you have an errand outdoors, and all of a sudden, it's pitch-black. It is still summer, but the summer is no longer alive.   ~ Tove Jansson   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Episode 280: Ring the Bell!

Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 63:00


  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 280 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins     Silver Spoon Socks Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: peaches and pinks with gray/taupe. At my gauge it is striping (~2 rounds per color). I purchased this yarn at Yarncentric event in Maryland. Started in May 2023. Finished on June 28, 2024 Total for Stash Dash: 262 meters   Baby James' Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Slush Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01110 [Navy] for the border Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Bobble Border instructions from this blog Finished size- 30.5 inches wide by 38.8 inches tall (not including the bobbles) Finished on July 2 Total for Stash Dash: 1,010 meters (833 meters Caron Cakes [2.25 skeins] - 178 meters Loops & Threads- less than 1 skein)   Trish's New Orleans Socks Yarn- Cat Tails Yarn in the Chartreux Base (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Silver Stellina) in the Christmas Bonfires Colorway (part of the Down in New Orleans Collection) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Trish purchased in New Orleans in 2024 (exclusive colorway for the Quarter Stitch). $34. Finished on July 3 Total for Stash Dash: 259 meters   American Ewe Turn a Square Hat Yarn: American Ewe Worsted Tweed in the Terrace Mountain Colorway Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($5 pattern available on Ravelry & Brooklyn Tweed website) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: 3 ply Merino/Rambouillet Shaniko Wool (89%) with 6% acrylic and 5% rayon flecks. The colorway is a natural with brownish tweedy bits. I purchased the yarn for $15 at Adventures in Knitting in Harwich, MA on the way to visit friends who were staying in Wellfleet. They had a cool display of "used needles" for $4 each. I bought bamboo US. Modifications: I use worsted weight yarn and knit the smallest size, omitting the increases after the ribbing. I knit 6 inches before the crown decreases. Total for Stash Dash: 99.8 meters (109.2 yards), 51 grams   Portland Socks Yarn: Urth Yarns Uneek Fingering in Colorway 3024 Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: self striping yarn- cornflower blue, dusty orange, yellowy green, peach, magenta and purple. I purchased the yarn at Knit Wit Yarn Shop in Portland, Maine. You can purchase the same yarn online from them. I held a strand of navy blue nylon thread along with yarn for the heel flap and gusset to give more strength to the heel. I used the Lemonwood Mini Minder (also purchased at Knit Wit) and knit the vast majority of this pair of socks in 2 days walking around Portland, visiting breweries and hanging out with friends. You can see a video I made of this project on Instagram. Total for Stash Dash: 254.7 meters   Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project Fiber: I purchased two 4oz braid of fiber from Into the Whirled in the Welcome to Litchfield colorway (1 braid Texel & 1 braid BFL Tussah Silk) along with 1 gray  (The Traveler on Cheviot base) braid to ply them together. Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Ravelry Project Page I didn't fully spin the gray Traveler colorway braid. Finished Project- 3 braids of 3 ply yarn: 184g= 252.2 meters (275.9 yards) ~Aran weight Total for Stash Dash= 252.2 meters x 4= 1,008.8 meters   Book Holder Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Roving Stripes in Daisy & 1 other mystery colorway (lost the ball band), Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky (mustard) & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Ravelry Project Page Hook: 9.0 mm (M/N) I took inspiration from this pattern on Ravelry. (Boho Book Nook crochet pattern- but I was using MUCH chunkier yarn and I didn't want to use the same textured stitches) I chained 21 sts and worked with 20 hdcs across each row- working in the third loop after the first row. I wasn't going to have enough of the Lion Brand Roving to make the whole thing, so I held the Wool of the Andes double for the part that would be covered. I worked a single crochet around the edges, and then sewed the front to back in just 1 spot on either side. I used a chain for the loop to tack it up on the wall. Total for Stash Dash: 128.1 meters   Declan's Adrift Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Adrift colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- short stripes (about 3 rounds each) with 3 shades of blue- navy, denim and cornflower plus orange and brown. Total for Stash Dash: 278.2 meters   Deschain Pattern Deschain by Leila Raven Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Yarn. Rowan Creative Linen. Colorway 00624-   Gray. Worsted weight 50% Linen / Flax, 50% Cotton. 200 meters / 100 grams. Bought 4 skeins. Used a little more than 2 Size: Smallest (54 1/4 in bust) Calls for 16-22" positive ease. I should have around 19" Ravelry Project Page Originally finished July 10, 2021. I ripped out in 2024 because the back was far too short. I ripped out the sleeves (tossed) and unseamed the back and front. The instructions call for the back to be 12 inches but the front falls about 17 inches from collarbone to the bottom hem. I knit about 14 inches on the back and then worked a few sets of German Short Rows before the bottom hem instructions. I tried a few options for sleeves and then decided I"d just sew up the ends in a way to tuck/hem the ends under and I love that. In the end I made the body longer and the sleeves shorter Total for Stash Dash: 424.0 meters (463.7 yards), 212 grams   First Point of Libra Cowl Pattern: First Point of Libra Cowl by Laura Aylor Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn Ravelry Project Page Yarn purchased at Vogue Knitting Live January 2020 with Lauren. Planned to make a 2 color shawl. Cast on My Cryptonite by Melanie Berg and never got more than a couple inches in. Here's the Ravelry Project Page for the shawl that's now frogged. I started in October 2022. My November 2022 notes say- I'm losing mojo on this and I don't think it has to do w/ the pattern or my yarn. I like it... but its not getting finished before my trip to the UK so I will need to find other wooly accessories to bring with me. I picked up again July 2024 and it flew off the needles! Modifications: In Section 4, I skipped adding color 4 & 5 (1-3 only). Skipped Section 5. Finished size: 21 inches around. 15 inches tall. Total for Stash Dash: 406 meters   Vera's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Total for Stash Dash: 456.5 meters   8,353 meters for Stash Dash Over 4,500 meters added since the last episode!   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Centers in colorways- Fern, Coney Island, Seaglass, Slate. Borders- Wheat & Oatmeal Hook: 10mm (N/P) Notes: started in April 2022. I never talked about it on the podcast.  Inspired by an instagram post from Lion Brand. This WIP has been taking up a ton of space in my craft room ever since. When the pump in my dehumidifer went and we had to move some things to get at it, I decided I had to get this WIP done. 2 rounds of color- 1 round of wheat or oatmeal 18 were done. 30 finished now   Berry Bliss Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Berry Bliss Colorway (May 2024 Yarnable Box) & Legacy Fiber Artz Glitzy Toes (pink mini from 2023 Advent Calendar) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn- lemon yellow, sherbet orange and pink. I worked the first heel in a pink sparkle yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz because I have some spiral striping going on and didn't want to disrupt it. Progress: I've finished the heel on the first sock.   Rafa's Hat Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Cielo y Tierra colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Pattern: Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page: About the yarn: blues/tans that is almost striping at my gauge. The hat is a 1x1 rib that has a cool purl ridge detail. Progress: I've worked two repeats of the pattern   Cold Goat Farm Spinning Fiber: Cold Goat Farm Batt- I believe its Merino/Mohair but there are no details on the business card in my bag. I think I purchased it at Rhinebeck 2023. Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming Connections socks! Have you heard about them? You take your Daily NY Times Game- Connections Results and put them into colorwork socks. Suzanne told me about them- and recently saw and loved Wendy's! Here's a link to Wendy's Connection Socks Ravelry Project Page.   From the Armchair Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. I'll Just Be Five More Minutes (and other tales from my ADHD brain) by Emily Farris. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Feed by M.T. Anderson. Bookshop Affiliate Link (not available). Amazon Affiliate Link. Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Crafty Adventures I found a small hole in my Mabel Style cross body sling bag and decided to use embroidery floss for a better hold and to add a bit of visible mending color. I received great customer service when I reached out to them! I'm in the midst of a massive studio clean out. It started w/ issues with my dehumidifier and it's really spiraled from there. I'm excited to see how it all comes back together.   Knitting in Passing   Aila FaceTimed me from a friend's house after buying a crochet dinosaur kit at the dollar store. The next day after pool day and dinner we practiced chain and single crochet.   In My Travels Dan and I spent a long weekend in Portland, Maine to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. I was able to go up a night early to attend the knit night at Rising Tide Brewery. I loved meeting Heather from Rising Tide and Jenn & her husband Chuck from Knit Wit. Friday morning, I visited Knit Wit Yarn Shop's new location and then walked around. Dan, Dana and Sheri arrived and we met at Duck Fat for lunch before showing them around to some of our favorite breweries. Saturday we visited local shops and more breweries before going to see comedian Kathleen Madigan. Sunday, I did some shopping while Dan watched soccer then we enjoyed some drinks together and ended up back at Rising Tide where there was a 6p Burlesque show so Dan got us tickets. Really fun end to an awesome weekend.   KAL News Pigskin Party '24 will kick off in the fall (specific date TBD). We're looking for Sponsors for this season. Interested or know someone who is? Sign up for my email newsletter and click the box saying you're potentially interested in sponsoring events and you'll get first dibs on spots. And/or email me for details!   Other current & upcoming events: Summer Bingo with Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast Colors of Fall with the Yarniacs Podcast Group. June 20- September 22 Summer Spin In with the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Podcast Group- May 27 - September 2 Summer Sock Camp with the Crazy Sock Lady The Knit Girllls are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Here's a chatter thread for stash dash 2024! Stash Dash will run from May 24th-the end of August. Craft all the things and see how your FO pile grows! This is a competition only against yourself. Discord link: knit girllls discord Jasmin (of the Knitmore Girls Podcast) & I are competing again this year. Check out my Stash Dash Spreadsheet here     Events Flock Fiber Festival- August 9-11 in Seattle, WA FIber Revival: August 10 in Newbury, MA Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl, (CA and NV) - Sept 12-15, 2024 Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul (MA) September 14-17, 2024 Lambtown, Dixon, CA - Oct 5-6, 2024 For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site.   Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know!   Life in Focus   Tune in for a health Update on BostonJensMom   On a Happy Note Dan and I took vacation the first week of July. Monday after Portland we just chilled. Tuesday I took Mom for whole brain radiation, then to visit my grandmother (her mother) and out for lunch. Wednesday/Thursday we visited friends renting a house in Wellfleet (Cape Cod) and Thursday/Friday we visited friends in Falmouth. Friday morning we picked up Riley from Camp and brought her to our house before she and I headed to Hornstra to get ice cream for lunch (because that's what vacation is for!) and over to my parents to the pool for the day. Monday 7/8- I met up with my friend Megg to do a 5+ mile beach walk before she headed out to Ireland for the month. Wed 7/10  Mom and I stayed in Boston to save her the back & forth daily for treatment. We met her friend Jacky for lunch. I went back to work in the afternoon. After work, we cooled off in the hotel pool and then had dinner, played Uno and bar trivia at The Hill. We stunk but it was fun! Sunday July 14th pool day at my parents. Jenna, Dave, Gabriella and Zach came over. Within a few hours they were both jumping off the diving board! July 17-18th Mom and I stayed in Boston again after her Radiation treatment. We hit the pool and fared slightly better at trivia but it was hard to be out as long. Mom's energy was much lower, she was coughing more and couldn't speak above a whisper. July 21st we had a pool day at my parents. Jeff, Millie and Garret, Jenna, and the 2 kiddos, Kris, Will, Aila and Matt. We celebrated Will's 17th birthday. Mom's hair had started falling out and the blank spots at the back of her head looked like a butterfly! Mom told us to go find some Sharpies and color it in! It was a hard day for her and by extension us, but this added a bit of fun and whimsy to it! Millie even attached little plastic gems to parts of the butterfly. After the "temporary tattooing" we shaved off the rest of her hair to help w/ the shedding. July 23rd- Mom's last day of Whole Brain Radiation! Coming home to a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Dan. Getting 2 massages this month after missing my scheduled on in June for our Portland trip! I always feel like I need it but I've been going up on weights at the gym and my upper body was screaming!   Quote of the Week “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.” -Emily Dickinson   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Episode 243: Grateful

Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 41:33


  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 243 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fibernymph Dye Works & 3 Stitches Short   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Colin & Nora's Christmas Stockings Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) You can find the project pages here- Nora's Ravelry Page & Colin's Ravelry Page     Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague (6 GBP pattern available on Ravelry & Ysolda's website) Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in Colorway 195 Black & Bumblebee Acres Farm Squishy Sock in the Rainbow Room Colorway Cast on using crochet magic circle to create number of CO sts called for in the pattern. Chose that because you can pull it tight. I then picked up and knit into those stitches. I knit the Adult Medium and switched to a 16" cord once I had the full number of stitches. I knit 10 inches of black before starting in with the rainbow stripes.     On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Portal Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Base in the Portal Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz- Pigskin Party Snack Shack Sponsor Progress- 1st sock finished. 2nd sock- leg & heel done. Nearly done with the foot.    Mermazing Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Mermazing Colorway (April 2022 Subscription Box) & mini skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz. Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Check out my Unboxing Video Here Contrasting heel with LFA mini from my 2021 Advent Calendar First sock done. On the leg of the second sock.   First Point of Libra Cowl Pattern: First Point of Libra Cowl by Laura Aylor Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn Ravelry Project Page Yarn purchased at Vogue Knitting Live January 2020 with Lauren. Planned to make a 2 color shawl. Cast on My Cryptonite by Melanie Berg and never got more than a couple inches in. Here's the Ravelry Project Page for the shawl that's now frogged. I've losing mojo on this so it will be going into hibernation until after Christmas.   Sagamore Flyover Cowl Ravelry Project Page A take-off on my Sagamore Flyover Hat available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts Nearly done. Interested to block this to see what tweaks I want/need to make to improve the design.   Chemo Cap Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Blackbird Colorway Hook: G hook (4.5 mm) No real pattern. Improvising using notes from one I made for my Aunt Florence on December 1, 2020. You can find that Ravelry Project Page Here.   Brainstorming   Musselburgh hat for my brother with self-striping yarn in Boston Bruins (hockey) colors once I've finished my first one to make sure I like the fit. Socks and toys for Christmas gifts Advent socks with my kit from Woolens & Nosh. Travel packing- what to bring?!   From the Armchair   The Truth About Melody Brown by Lisa Jewell. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. These Precious Days by Ann Patchett. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. The White Lotus on HBO (Season 1)   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.     KAL News   Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22   Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles. Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode Congrats to Ravelry User MostlyaLurker who won our October Coin Toss Interception hosted by Sunsoaked Yarns. Reminder to finish up your November Interception hosted by Woolen Women Fibers. You can find the details in the Ravelry Group or in this Google doc Woolen Cafe Interception: Woolen Women Fibers Get ready for our December Hat Interception hosted by Cori Eichelberger (irocknits) & Monique Leonard (Windswept Knits). Check out irocknits patterns on Ravelry & Windswept Monique's patterns on Ravelry. Find all of the Challenge details in this Google Doc- December Hat Interception: Iroc Knits & Windswept Designs Announcement of the Gratitude WIP Bonus: finish up WIPs started 9/22/22 or earlier (with a finish date of 11/24-12/31/22) and you can earn some bonus points. Check out all of the details & rules in this Doc- Gratitude WIP Bonus     Contest, News & Notes There will be no second podcast episode in November.  I am planning to release Vlogmas videos on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel in December. Click here for my 2021 Vlogmas Playlist. or here for my 2020 Vlogmas Playlist.   Life in Focus Last time I shared that my Mom's lung cancer has returned. We've since learned that the cancer has transitioned to small cell lung cancer which is more aggressive and will require more aggressive chemo. Keep those thoughts & prayers coming. Check out this video where Mom shares more.   On a Happy Note We had new railings installed. Dan is very handy and was able to fix our broken water pump- even after power went out right after! Vlogging with the girls. You can find the video here. My aunt Florence came for a visit in a red convertible! Playing Tock with Mom, Millie, Riley and Liz. Decorating a Christmas Tree with Mom, Dad, Dan and the kids. Watching Elf & The Santa Clause Playing with a new vlogging camera I purchased. The kids had a lot of fun with it too. Family photos with Amanda Silva Photography. You can find a sneak peek in her Instagram Feed here.   Quote of the Week   “We may, by fixing our attention almost fiercely on the facts actually before us, force them to turn into adventures; force them to give up their meaning and fulfill their mysterious purpose.” -- G. K. Chesterton   ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/# If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes. Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Email me at downcellarstudio@gmail.com   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Episode 242: Travels, Trials, Tales & Treats

Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 65:31 Very Popular


Thank you for tuning in to Episode 242 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For Full Show Notes with Photos, check out my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Star Knits, Adore Knit, Lolo Did It  Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolens & Nosh Sprout Socks   Yarn:  Woolens and Nosh 90% SW Targhee, 10% Nylon 3 Ply Yarn (411 yards / 100 grams) in the Sprout Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Sprout- 10 stripe- Light yellow, peach, ballet pink, maroon, dusty blue, kelly green, tapue, lighter grass green, cream, pale green. Yarn from Woolens & Nosh-  Pigskin Party Pro Shop Sponsor Project Bag- Pigskin '22 Exclusive from Anne Beady Designs  Repaired the cuff on Mom's Deja Blue Knit Picks Felici Socks from 2019.   Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.  I knit cuff down, so it was a bit of project to cut off the top of the sock, unravel back to the stockinette. Worked back up and used Jeny's surprisingly stretchy bind off to finish them.  Check out this page on Knitty for the details on this Bind Off. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague (6 GBP pattern available on Ravelry & Ysolda's website) Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in Colorway 195 Black  Cast on using crochet magic circle to create number of CO sts called for in the pattern. Chose that because you can pull it tight. I then picked up and knit into those stitches. Colin & Nora's Christmas Stockings Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears!  web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.00 mm) Both stockings are joined & I'm working on the cuffs.  Mermazing Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Mermazing Colorway (April 2022 Subscription Box) & mini skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz. Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Check out my  Blues and greens and purples.  Contrasting heel with LFA mini from my 2021 Advent Calendar Yarn from Pigskin Party Sponsors Hypnotic Yarn/Yarnable Box & Legacy Fiber Artz- both Snack Shack Sponsors Project Bag from Anne Beady Designs (Pro Shop Sponsor) Progress- 1st sock finished. 2nd cuff finished. Portal Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Base in the Portal Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz- Pigskin Party Snack Shack Sponsor Yarn- speckles. Mostly reads pink/maroons. so many tiny specks of color. taupe, green, blue, purple, gray/brown.  Progress- 1st sock finished. 2nd sock has several inches done on the leg 2021 Scrappy Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: sock yarn minis and scraps Ravelry Project Page (started in April 2021. Picked back up in September 2022) In this project, I used Helical knitting using Video Tutorial from Knitty Natty & Cate's Clasp Weft join- check out my YouTube Tutorial  by clicking here. Progress- 1st sock finished. 2nd cuff finished + an inch or so of the leg. Helical knitting made these so much more interesting to me. Game changer. First Point of Libra Cowl Pattern: First Point of Libra Cowl by Laura Aylor  Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn  Ravelry Project Page Yarn purchased at Vogue Knitting Live January 2020 with Lauren. Planned to make a 2 color shawl. Cast on My Cryptonite by Melanie Berg and never got more than a couple inches in. Here's the Ravelry Project Page for the shawl that's now frogged.  Inspiration color= Barnyard Knits- Pricky Pear (multi- has grays, greens and pinks). Matches new long, green, quilted coat from J. Jill.  Plus Fuse Merino Sock in Mercury Glass (gray) & Fuse in Radical Acceptance (pink) I think this project would be great for small scraps because even though each section calls for X number of rows, you could easily modify it and have wider or thinner stripes in each direction.  Spinning 4oz of 100% Natural Cotswold purchased from Long Island Livestock Company at Rhinebeck for $20. Beautiful tan color.  No real plan or prep. Just enjoying the process. Brainstorming I'd like to make a fingering weight hat using yarns from the First Point of Libra Cowl to bring to the UK in November.  Found yarn for Megg's next Nanaimo Cardigan for Christmas- Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Abalone Colorway. Ordered from Joann.com From the Armchair On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Knitting in Passing I shared stories about a women who took my knitting from me on the train and started knitting it herself, about how Hattie thought my Mom's cowl was the funniest beard she ever saw, how I was recognized by a local knitting in the lobby of a theater during intermission and about a chat with lovely woman at my local nail salon. In My Travels Rhinebeck 2022: Mom, Ryan, Nicki & I had a whirlwind weekend at CAKEPalooza and Rhinebeck- the NY Sheep & Wool Festival. Come along and enjoy the sights and sounds of the trip in this video on the  https://youtu.be/JmmjF1VcIGU In this episode I shared just a few highlights. Some key links: Shameka‘s cupcakes that we bought at CAKEpalooza Rhinebeck sweaters- Mom and I each wore our Wave of Change Jackets. Click here for the Ravelry Project Page for Jen's Sweater & the Ravelry Page for Mom's sweater. On Sunday, I wore my Boxing Day Bonus Shawl. Mom wore her new Shift Cowl- click here for the Ravelry Project Page.  Mom got to share her Scrapbox Challenge project with Crispina who hosted this challenge in March 2020 Ross Farm Fiber Tour 2022 Shirts In November I'm going to the UK. I'll be visiting Manchester, Newbury & London, England & Cardiff, Wales. Do you have any tips or suggestions for me? Restaurants, shops, best ways to get theater tickets etc.  KAL News Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22   Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles.  Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode First of the Pigskin Participation Prizes. The 10 Grand Prizes will be shared soon! Check out November's Woolen Cafe Interception Challenge hosted by Woolen Women Fibers. You can find the details in the Ravelry Group or in this  November- Woolen Cafe Interception: Woolen Women Fibers The October Interception Winner will be shared in early November in the Ravelry Group & in the next episode. Thanks again to Sunsoaked Yarns for hosting! Rule update: you need to have a Unique URL for each submission. Check out this Ravelry Post for details. I've also updated the Official Rules.  This year we'll have 10 grand prizes! Will share details in the group soon! Life in Focus Quick health update on Mom who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer on December 1, 2021. Her October scans showed new tumors in the pleura (lining) of her lungs which aren't responding to her Tagrisso gene therapy medicine. They'll be doing a biopsy to see if they can tell why it is resistant and perhaps there is another drug they can try. Since that will take about a month before we have results, she'll be starting chemotherapy in the meantime. 1st infusion on November 4th. Send out all those good wishes.  You can check out the video we recorded together if you want to hear more. The first 40 minutes are really just a recap of our spring, summer and fall fun- complete with photos and videos.  https://youtu.be/AGyUgXLHXGo On a Happy Note Rhinebeck! Sharon of Knit Style Yarns just released her first pattern- Celtic Christmas Cowl ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) & kindly gifted me a copy. Thank you Sharon & congrats! I went to see Sweeney Todd at Company Theater with Mom, Terri & Emelyn. My cousin Colleen got married last weekend! She looked beautiful. The wedding was perfect. They had cider donuts instead of wedding cake! Mom & my 94 year old Aunt Florence who also has cancer, set Colleen's wedding as their goal and they were both there with big smiles and so much energy. Dancing and laughing. We are all so grateful for that. Colin and Nora whooping it up on the dance floor. Colleen & her Dad dancing in the trolley all the way back to the hotel with Dan and my cousin Joanie's husband using their phone flashlights to create a strobe effect! Oisin and Dan working to cut and stack wood. Made Oisin a batch of applesauce even though I haven't had time to teach him how to make it yet.  My cousins sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Total surprise. 20 years at my day job. Dinner celebration postponed but Dan and I look forward to going to that in early 2023. I got to pick out a gift from an online catalog. I picked an Air Fryer so hit me with your best vegetarian air fryer recipes! Our contractor starting putting new railings on our deck. We attended my cousins (Pat & Kevin's) joint Surprise Costume Birthday Party. Mom, Dad, Dan and I dressed up in a Little Mermaid Theme!  We saw a local production of Guys & Dolls. Megg is a Hot Box Dancer. Oisin was a Gambler. They were both great! Quote of the Week There is the touch of November in the air, chill enough to have a slight tang, like properly aged cider. Not air that caresses, nor yet air that nips.  Air that makes one breathe deeply and think of spring water and walk briskly.   -Hal Borland   Contact Information:   Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

Commuter Knitter Podcast
Commuter Knitter Podcast - WFH Edition - Episode 121 - Keeping Up the Knitting Momentum

Commuter Knitter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 43:17 Very Popular


Please note - none of the links in this post will direct you to Ravelry due to accessibility issues. I have created project pages here on my website and also direct you right to the designers' or yarn dyers' websites. You've Arrived at Your Destination Basic Children's Poncho by Shaina Bilow - note, in the episode I mentioned that this was a Ravelry download and I was not sure whether Shaina had this available elsewhere. I am happy to report that the pattern IS available as a free download directly from Shaina's website. This is NOT a Ravelry link. Lady Dye Yarns - Precious Penelope Project page (this is for Z's version - still need a page for A's) Drive Semantics Explorer Knits - The Wild Within (variegated) and Untamed (semi-solid) Cover Story - Lion Brand I purchased my two cakes at Joann Thank you to Sue and Chelsea from Legacy Fiber Artz for the inspiration! Vanilla socks in One Twisted Tree (retired) - Megan Williams OMG Heel I mention the Reignbeaux Sweater by yelleyknits Seismic Yarns Mini Set La Bien Aimee in Aimee's Sweater Road Trips Stitches West and Maryland Sheep and Wool happened in person and looked like both were a great time! Vogue Virtual Knitting Live - this weekend (5/12-15) June 9-12 NYC - August 4-7 (in person) Stitches at Home - this weekend (5/13-15) June 11-12, 18-19 NYS Sheep and Wool (Rhinebeck) - October 15-16 Trip Planner Planning for Stash Dash with The Knit Girllls (5/27 - August) Down Cellar Studio Splash Pad Party (starting 5/30 through 7/31)   Backseat Drivers The twins say "Hello!", but do not make an appearance this episode. Come Find me on the Interwebs Instagram – ndjen04 Making - ndjen04 Spotify – Commuter Knitter Podcast Pandora - Commuter Knitter Podcast Stitcher Radio - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter – @CommuterKnitter Facebook – Commuter Knitter Email – commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes – http://commuterknitter.com

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 399 ~ In Which We’ve Been Schooling

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - From Tuesday, 2-June-2020, through Tuesday, 9-June-2020, at 11:59pm PDT, we will be donating 70% of the sales from our Ravelry store https://www.ravelry.com/stores/javapurl-designs to the NAACP https://www.naacp.org #blacklivesmatter~BIPOC in FiberOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Noah’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See project page for colourwaysProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Marker from Tilting Planet~Inner Peace Shawl on US4 (3.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Snug in the Supernatural colourway & Suburban Stitcher Sock in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park colourwayProject bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #22 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby Colors in the Pink Rainbow colourway & Lion Brand Heartland in the Glacier Bay colourway~Mel’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), Abstract Fiber Super Sock+ in the Summit colourway & The Yarn Tree Silver Sparkle Sock in The Doctor Donna colourwayStash Dash ~ 598.1m / 1,500mFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 17:35Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignProject bag by Fat Cat CreatesNeedle Minder from SewHappyMailBristolSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesC.C. - ~Pusheen #3Notions Pouch by Purlgurl Buttons~FO! Hilde’s Brew by Bendy Stitchy Designs~Hilde’s Strawberry Patch by Bendy Stitchy Designs#bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakesProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesStash Dash ~ 1,808 / 20,000 sts~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcherySnipattie from cattycrosstitchesUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 710,000 / 265,824 sts complete3.762% complete1 / 60 pages completeStash Dash ~ 2,600 / 18,000 sts~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~parcel from Julia (geaizee)Needle Minders from House of Meng~yarn & cross stitch kit from Joanne~ATC from Erin 2martinistitcher~Fabric from Fortnight Fabrics~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for June here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~The Dobe Ju/’hoansi by Richard B. Lee - Dami is reading~The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov - Dami is reading~Hamlet by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess - C.C. is reading~Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Cormoran Strike Series by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) - C.C. finished reading Book 3~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Book 50~A Memory Called Empire (Teixcalaan #1) by Arkady Martine - C.C. finished reading ~City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert - C.C. is reading~Whitechapel - finished watching Series 3~Frasier - finished rewatching Seasons 7-8 & rewatching Season 9~Cabin Fever~The 100 - watching Season 7~Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - watching Season 7~Blindspot - watching Season 5~Good Witch - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Prize Winners Announced: If you're a winner, PM PM JavaPurlHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!June / July / August Summertime & the Living is Easy AL AL -*Runs from 1-June through 31-August*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to summertime*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-June and finished no later than 31-August*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHilde’s Strawberry Patch pattern by Bendy Stitchy Designs from Tyra (ravendiva)La Brebis Light Alpaca in the Dogwood Berry colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skeinKlart “I’m Flying” Cross Stitch Kit from Lori (Lavisa)Berroco Local Yarn Store Day 2019 Pattern BookletUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Silk DK in the Enlightened colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skeinModa Dea Sassy Stripes DK in the Stormy colourway - 2 skeins from Tricia (pazscott) - 1 winner will win both skeins*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime20*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-September and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Hillary (CraftyTextileLady) from Canada asks:tell us about the weirdest tv/ movie/ book you’ve ever experienced? I don’t mean something that was bad or unwatchable, but more something that took a lot of twists and turns, taking it to a very weird place that was unexpected. Also, is there any entertainment that one of you enjoys and the other finds completely perplexing? Anything Pink Purl likes to watch or listen to that the humans are confused about?We mention: The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall | Far from the Tree by Robin Benway | Recursion by Blake CrouchMisc. - ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodles~ on Animal Crossing SW-1703-9041-9529Pink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 398 ~ In Which We’re Fun, We’re Likeable, Don’t You Love Us?

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Mel’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), Abstract Fiber Super Sock+ in the Summit colourway & The Yarn Tree Silver Sparkle Sock in The Doctor Donna colourwayProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Marker from Tilting Planet~Inner Peace Shawl on US4 (3.5mm), Pandia's Jewels Snug in the Supernatural colourway & Suburban Stitcher Sock in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park colourwayProject bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Jeremy’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See my Ravelry project page for the colourways~2020 Preemie Hat #21 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Semolina & Tranquil colourwaysStash Dash ~ 327.5m / 1,500mFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 9:10Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignProject bag by Fat Cat CreatesNeedle Minder from SewHappyMailBristolSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesC.C. - ~My Christmas List by Silver Creek SamplersProject Bag from The 805 StitcherSnipattie from cattycrosstitches~Pusheen #3Notions Pouch by Purlgurl Buttons~Hilde’s Brew by Bendy Stitchy Designs#bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakesProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesStash Dash ~ 435 / 20,000 sts~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcherySnipattie from cattycrosstitchesUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 78,600 / 265,824 sts complete3.235% complete1 / 60 pages completeStash Dash ~ 1,200 / 18,000 sts~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~Animal Crossing SW-1703-9041-9529~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for May here & for June here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~The Dobe Ju/’hoansi by Richard B. Lee - Dami is reading~The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov - Dami is reading~Hamlet by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~Dutchman by Amiri Baraka - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess - C.C. is reading~Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading Book 7~Cormoran Strike Series by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) - C.C. finished reading Book 2 & is reading Book 3~Lady Astronaut Series by Mary Robinette Kowal - C.C. finished rereading Book 2~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 22~The Rookie - finished watching Season 2~Whitechapel - finished watching Series 1-2~Frasier - finished rewatching Season 6 & rewatching Season 7~Cabin Fever~The Masked Singer - Season 3 finale~The 100 - watching Season 7~Good Witch - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.June / July / August Summertime & the Living is Easy AL AL -*Runs from 1-June through 31-August*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to summertime*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-June and finished no later than 31-August*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHilde’s Strawberry Patch pattern by Bendy Stitchy Designs from Tyra (ravendiva)La Brebis Light Alpaca in the Dogwood Berry colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skeinKlart “I’m Flying” Cross Stitch Kit from Lori (Lavisa)Berroco Local Yarn Store Day 2019 Pattern BookletUru.Yarn by KnitCrate Silk DK in the Enlightened colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skeinModa Dea Sassy Stripes DK in the Stormy colourway - 2 skeins from Tricia (pazscott) - 1 winner will win both skeins*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSSummertime20*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-September and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Katy (Kathryn-Anne) from Pennsylvania asks:I am fascinated at how adept you both are at knitting and chatting at the same time without looking down at your project. I imagine that if you were to add chewing gum and riding a unicycle to the mix, you’d still not drop a stitch! How do you do it?Originally asked/answered in 2015Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 397 ~ In Which I Had to Turn On the Light

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Mel’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), Abstract Fiber Super Sock+ in the Summit colourway & The Yarn Tree Silver Sparkle Sock in The Doctor Donna colourwayProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #20 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Creme Brulee & Everglade Heather colourwaysFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 9:09Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignProject bag by Fat Cat CreatesNeedle Minder from SewHappyMailBristolSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesC.C. - ~FFO! - Olga by Plum Street Samplers~Pusheen #3Notions Pouch by Purlgurl Buttons~Hilde’s Brew by Bendy Stitchy Designs#bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakesProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitches~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcherySnipattie from cattycrosstitchesUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Stickers from CarrotTop Paper Shop~Cross stitch kit from Lori (Lavisa)~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for May here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~The Dobe Ju/’hoansi by Richard B. Lee - Dami is reading~The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov - Dami is reading~Hamlet by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Lady Astronaut Series by Mary Robinette Kowal - C.C. finished rereading Book 1~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading Book 6 & is reading Book 7~Careless Whiskers (Cat in the Stacks #12) by Miranda James - C.C. finished reading~Holding On To Nothing by Elizabeth Chiles Shelburne - C.C. finished reading~Cormoran Strike Series by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) - C.C. finished reading Book 1 & is reading Book 2~Movies - X-Men: Dark Phoenix | The Lion King | Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 23~911: Lone Star - finished watching Season 1~The Rookie - finished watching Season 1~Frasier - rewatching Season 6~Cabin Fever~The Masked Singer - watching Season 3~Blindspot - watching Season 5~The Blacklist - Season 7 finale~Supergirl - Season 5 finale~Good Witch - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Jorunn (FjordLord) from Norway asks:Hi Geeky Girls! I was wondering if you have any thoughts on different knitting styles and how you wrap the yarn around when you knit. The way I learnt to knit as a child, is what I understand is called continental style knitting. This is where you hold the yarn with your left hand, over your left index finger, and use your right needle to “hook” the yarn and then pull it through. The only time I knit while wrapping yarn around using my right hand is when I do colour work. On the occasions where we can see you actually knitting on your podcast, it seems that you might be knitting the wrap-around-style, and that has always seemed to me to be a (sorry) slower way of doing it. Have you tried other styles of knitting, or have you any other thoughts on this? What do you think are the pros and cons of knitting this way or the other?Originally asked/answered in 2015Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 396 ~ In Which You’re My Favourite Pink!

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~In Stash Dash Hiatus - Jeremy’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See my Ravelry project page for the colourwaysProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Marker from Ann Tudor~Mel’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), Abstract Fiber Super Sock+ in the Summit colourway & The Yarn Tree Silver Sparkle Sock in The Doctor Donna colourwayProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Marker from Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #19 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Conch & Peapod colourwaysFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 15:01Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignProject bag by Fat Cat CreatesNeedle Minder from SewHappyMailBristolSnipattie from cattycrosstitchesC.C. - ~My Christmas List by Silver Creek SamplersProject Bag from The 805 StitcherSnipattie from cattycrosstitches~Pusheen #3Notions Pouch by Purlgurl Buttons~Olga by Plum Street SamplersProject bag from Stitch ToolboxSnipattie from cattycrosstitches~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcherySnipattie from cattycrosstitchesUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Stickers from The Happy Planner~Candles from RectoandVerso - Jane Austen Mystery Date (Elinor) and Emma~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for May here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~The Dobe Ju/’hoansi by Richard B. Lee - Dami is reading~The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov - Dami is reading~Hamlet by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht - Dami finished reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Max Revere Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Book 5~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 21~Lost Hills (Eve Ronin #1) by Lee Goldberg - C.C. finished reading~Lady Astronaut Series by Mary Robinette Kowal - C.C. is rereading Book 1~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. is reading Book 6~Movies - Aladdin~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 22 and watching Series 23~911 - finished watching Seasons 2-3~911: Lone Star - watching Season 1~Frasier - rewatching Season 6~Cabin Fever~The Masked Singer - watching Season 3~Blindspot - watching Season 5~The Blacklist - watching Season 7~Supergirl - watching Season 5~Good Witch - watching Season 6~Outlander - Season 5 finale~Whose Line Is It Anyway? - watching Season 15~The Flash - Season 6 finale~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Michelle (zenknits130) from Illinois asks:C.C how did you fall in love with the color pink??Dami what your favorite color and how did you like this color?Originally asked/answered in 2015Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

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Episode 395 ~ In Which the Pinkie Snores Tonight

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Jeremy’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See my Ravelry project page for the colourwaysProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Markers from Ann Tudor & Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #18 on US6 (4mm), Caron Simply Soft in the Grey Heather colourway & Patons North America Kroy Socks in the Grey Brown Marl colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 8:32Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignProject bag by Fat Cat CreatesC.C. - ~FO! - Delivering the Coffee Beans by Homespun Elegance~Pusheen #3Notions Pouch by Purlgurl Buttons~Olga by Plum Street SamplersProject bag from Stitch Toolbox~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigGrime Guard from Crab Shack StitcheryUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Kitty Painting from Honeyberry Studios~Bracelet and stitch markers from Pandia's Jewels~Patterns from Michelle Bendy Stitchy Destash~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for May here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - Dami is reading~The Dobe Ju/’hoansi by Richard B. Lee - Dami is reading~The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov - Dami is reading~Hamlet by Shakespeare - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Max Revere Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Books 3-4 & is reading Book 5~Detective D.D. Warren Series by Lisa Gardner - C.C. finished reading Book 6~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 20~Movies - Toy Story 4~Silent Witness - watching Series 22~911 - finished watching Season 1 & watching Season 2~Frasier - finished rewatching Season 5~Cabin Fever~The Masked Singer - watching Season 3~The Blacklist - watching Season 7~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - Season 1 finale~Supergirl - watching Season 5~Good Witch - watching Season 6~Outlander - watching Season 5~Whose Line Is It Anyway? - watching Season 15~The Flash - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Katy (knittyvankat) from Canada asks:For Dami - if you could go on a vacation on MJN air, who would you want to come with you, and where would you go?For CC - if you could have tea in the Tardis, which Doctor would you want to have tea with and where in time would you go with them?Originally asked/answered in 2015Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

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Episode 394 ~ In Which It’s the Last Time for It’s Not Raspberry

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Jeremy’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See my Ravelry project page for the colourwaysProject bag from Nerd Bird Makery & Stitch Markers from Ann Tudor & Tilting PlanetFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #17 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Semolina colourway & Patons UK Fab DK Variegated in the Raspberry colourwayFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 5:26Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignC.C. - ~Delivering the Coffee Beans by Homespun EleganceProject bag from Stitch Toolbox~My Christmas List by Silver Creek SamplersProject Bag from The 805 Stitcher~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna StitcheryNeedle Minder from TopKnotStitcherProject Bag from KnitRunDigUsing Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Needle Minders from TopKnotStitcher~Fabric from Fortnight Fabrics~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for May here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - Dami is reading~The Dobe Ju/’hoansi by Richard B. Lee - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess - C.C. is reading~The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum - C.C. finished reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Detective D.D. Warren Series by Lisa Gardner - C.C. finished reading Books 4-5~Max Revere Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Book 2 & is reading Book 3~The Final Six Series by Alexandra Monir - C.C. finished reading Book 2~Movies - Love Never Dies | Matchmaker Mysteries: A Fatal Romance~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 20-21 and watching Series 22~Frasier - finished rewatching Season 4 & rewatching Season 5~Cabin Fever~The Flash - watching Season 6~The Masked Singer - watching Season 3~The Blacklist - watching Season 7~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Outlander - watching Season 5~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~Whose Line Is It Anyway? - watching Season 15~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Sandy (sjh801) from Pennsylvania asks:Other than personal preference, when knitting socks, are some ways better/easier than others? DPNs, magic loop, two circulars?Originally asked/answered in 2014Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 393 ~ In Which the Dr. Hubs Can’t Count, He Has a Theology Degree!

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~Jeremy’s 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See my Ravelry project page for the colourwaysFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #16 on US6 (4mm), Lion Brand Heartland in the Glacier Bay colourway, Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Dawn Blush colourway, & Vidalana Dream in the Tapenade colourway~The Hubs' 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See my Ravelry project page for the colourwaysFlosstube - Begins at timestamp 7:02Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignC.C. - ~Delivering the Coffee Beans by Homespun Elegance~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna Stitchery~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Cross stitch floss & kits from Lori (Lavisa)~Cross stitch floss from Julia (Geaizee)~Fall Stickers & Kitty Happy Notes from Happy Planner~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~Just CrossStitch June 2020~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for April here & for May here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - Dami is reading~The Dobe Ju/’hoansi by Richard B. Lee - Dami is reading~Phèdre by Jean Racine - Dami finished reading~Hernani by Victor Hugo - Dami finished reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Lucy Kincaid Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Books 4-5~Detective D.D. Warren Series by Lisa Gardner - C.C. finished reading Book 3~Max Revere Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Book 1~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 19~Movies - Phantom of the Opera | Onward | Frozen 2 | Labyrinth~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 19 and watching Series 20~Shakespeare and Hathaway - finished watching Series 3~Frasier - finished rewatching Season 3 & rewatching Season 4~Cabin Fever~The Masked Singer - watching Season 3~The Blacklist - watching Season 7~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Outlander - watching Season 5~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~Whose Line Is It Anyway? - watching Season 15~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Cathy (knitterchow) from Michigan asks:C.C., how many pairs of hand knit socks do you have in your sock drawer? And Dami? And Dr. Hubs?Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 392 ~ In Which This Episode is NOT Sponsored by Diet Coke

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Hubs' 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See my Ravelry project page for the colourwaysFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #15 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby Ombres & Prints in the Prince Pebbles colourway & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Tranquil colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 7:15Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignC.C. - ~FO!!! Let’s Stay Home by Satsuma Street~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna Stitchery~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Cross stitch floss, floss stickers, & kit from Lori (Lavisa)~Pattern from Michelle Bendy Stitchy~Goodies from Pam (chiefy)~Stickers from Nerdbirdmakery~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for April here~Upcoming Events:*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - Dami is reading~The Dobe Ju/’hoansi by Richard B. Lee - Dami is reading~Phèdre by Jean Racine - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess - C.C. is reading~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~The Odd Sisters: A Tale of the Three Witches (Villains #6) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~Lucy Kincaid Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Book 3~The Pretenders (The Similars #2) by Rebecca Hanover - C.C. finished reading~The Lost Book of the Grail by Charlie Lovett - C.C. finished reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Book 24~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 18~Movies - Jesus Christ Superstar~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 18 and watching Series 19~Shakespeare and Hathaway - finished watching Series 1-2 and watching Series 3~Frasier - rewatching Season 3~Cabin Fever~The Masked Singer - watching Season 3~The Blacklist - watching Season 7~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Outlander - watching Season 5~Whose Line Is It Anyway? - watching Season 15~NCIS - watching Season 17~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Heather (heatherj818) from Ohio asks:My question is…if you could be on the cast of any show (current or cancelled), which show would you guys join?In a related question…if you could drop in on another podcast for an episode, which podcast would you choose?Originally asked/answered in 2014Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 391 ~ In Which, Show Me the Crab!

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Hubs' 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See my Ravelry project page for the colourwaysFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #14 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Conch & Peapod colourwaysFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 4:37Dami - ~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignC.C. - ~Let’s Stay Home by Satsuma Street~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Grime Guards from CrabShackStitchery on Etsy~Hilde’s Strawberry Patch pattern from Tyra (ravendiva)~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for April here~Upcoming Events:*Cancelled - PNW Yarn Crawl, 30-April to 3-May-2020 - Fall Crawl 8/11-October-2020*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading Book 5~Lucy Kincaid Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Books 1-2~Belle Révolte by Linsey Miller - C.C. finished reading~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Book 49~The Final Six Series by Alexandra Monir - C.C. finished reading Book 1~The Odd Sisters: A Tale of the Three Witches (Villains #6) by Serena Valentino - C.C. is reading~Movies - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat | Mystery 101: An Education in Murder | Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder~Shakespeare and Hathaway - watching Series 1~Frasier - finished rewatching Season 2 & rewatching Season 3~Cabin Fever~The Masked Singer - watching Season 3~The Blacklist - watching Season 7~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Whose Line Is It Anyway? - watching Season 15~Schitt’s Creek - finished watching Series~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Amy (mlalove1718) from Ohio asks:What is your favorite musical and favorite music group?Originally asked/answered in 2014Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 390 ~ In Which We Have Quarantine Hair!

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Hubs' 2020 Birthday Socks on US1.5 (2.5mm), See my Ravelry project page for the colourwaysFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Force is Strong With These Socks aka Luke & Leia SkySOCKers on US1.5 (2.5mm), Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock in the Stardust colourway~2020 Preemie Hat #13 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Creme Brulee, Green Tea Heather, & Conch colourwaysFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 12:44Dami - ~FO! - Madame Leota by The Witchy Stitcher~Rapunzel by UniqueDoorSignC.C. - ~Delivering the Coffee Beans by Homespun Elegance~Let’s Stay Home by Satsuma Street~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Coffee Cat print from collageOrama~Knitter Shirt & Society of Arts and Craftivism Project Bag from NerdBirdMakery~Goodies from Michelle Bendy Stitchy~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for April here~Upcoming Events:*PNW Yarn Crawl, 30-April to 3-May-2020*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL* 87-91 of 91 days - eBook giveaway winners announced * 60-86 of 91 days - single pattern giveaway winner announcedApril / May / June 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 60-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 60+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Integrative Therapies for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Myofascial Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by Celeste Cooper & Jeff Miller - C.C. is reading~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Book 48~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. is reading Book 5~Detective D.D. Warren Series by Lisa Gardner - C.C. finished reading Books 1-2~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Book 23~Lucy Kincaid Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. is reading Book 1~Movies - Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears | Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds | Riddled with Deceit: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery~Locke and Key - finished watching Season 1~The Good Place - finished watching series~Frasier - finished rewatching Season 1 & rewatching Season 2 ~Cabin Fever~Stumptown - watching Season 1~The Masked Singer - watching Season 3~Star Trek: Picard - finished watching Season 1~The Sinner - finished watching Season 3~The Blacklist - watching Season 7~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Outlander - watching Season 5~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~NCIS - watching Season 17~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Amy (abingham) from Oregon asks:How did you decide what the best type of knitted garment is for your body? (top down raglan, seamed, etc.) Did you decide to knit a pattern solely based on a style you know will wear best on your body or was it trial and error by knitting items and deciding they weren’t a good fit for your body type?Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 389 ~ In Which We’re Cabin Fevered!

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Force is Strong With These Socks aka Luke & Leia SkySOCKers on US1.5 (2.5mm), Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock in the Stardust colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #12 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Conch & Green Tea Heather colourwaysFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 6:18Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~FO! - It's Spring Fever by Blackbird Designs~Delivering the Coffee Beans by Homespun Elegance~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Rae Dunn Tired As A Mother mug~Outlander project bag from StitchToolbox on Etsy~Cards, to do list, and stickers from Honeyberry Studios~Rose Gold Craft Cart from Michael’s~Zoom Virtual Stitching, Mom's, & Knitting Groups~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for March here & for April here~Upcoming Events:*PNW Yarn Crawl, 30-April to 3-May-2020*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Camara Wilkins - C.C. finished reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Books 21-22~Detective Harriet Blue Series by James Patterson & Candice Fox - C.C. finished reading Book 3~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Books 46-47 & is reading Book 48~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. is reading Book 5~October Faction - finished watching Season 1~Locke and Key - watching Season 1~The Good Place - finished watching Season 3 & watching Season 4~The Flash - watching Season 6~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~Stumptown - watching Season 1~The Masked Singer - finished watching Season 1 & watching Season 3~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1~The Sinner - watching Season 3~The Blacklist - watching Season 7~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~Supergirl - watching Season 5~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Outlander - watching Season 5~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~Supernatural - watching Season 15~NCIS - watching Season 17~Cabin Fever~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~Songs of Resilience playlist~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Eileen (Leaner) from Ohio asks:Originally asked/answered in 2014 (post #55):I notice that you have tattoos, but can never get a good look at them…please share what they say.Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 388 ~ In Which We Proudly Serve Elizabeth Bennet

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - On the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Force is Strong With These Socks aka Luke & Leia SkySOCKers on US1.5 (2.5mm), Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock in the Stardust colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #11 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Green Tea Heather colourway & Lion Brand Heartland in the Glacier Bay colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 6:29Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~It's Spring Fever by Blackbird Designs~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.~Pooh Bear Book Sleeve from Love You More Studios~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for March here~Upcoming Events:*PNW Yarn Crawl, 30-April to 3-May-2020*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Dami is reading~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Camara Wilkins - C.C. is reading~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 17~Detective Harriet Blue Series by James Patterson & Candice Fox - C.C. finished reading Book 2~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finished reading Books 19-20 & is reading Book 21~Silent Witness - watching Series 18~The Good Place - watching Season 3~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~Supergirl - watching Season 5~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Outlander - watching Season 5~Prodigal Son - watching Season 1~Supernatural - watching Season 15~The Masked Singer - watching Season 1~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~C.C.’s Favs playlistMarch/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Kate (knitcrazykate) from Nebraska asks:Originally asked/answered in 2014 (post #44):Do you have any pets?Misc. - ~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~Episode 389 will go live on Friday, 27-March, as normal~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Geeky Girls Knit
Episode 387 ~ In Which Washing Your Hands Isn’t Just for a Pandemic

Geeky Girls Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020


Show Notes:Intro - ~Welcome new members who've introduced themselves in our Ravelry GroupOn the Needles - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~The Force is Strong With These Socks aka Luke & Leia SkySOCKers on US1.5 (2.5mm), Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock in the Stardust colourwayFinished Projects - Dami - ~NoneC.C. -~2020 Preemie Hat #9 on US6 (4mm), Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in the Green Tea Heather colourway & Lion Brand Heartland in the Glacier Bay colourway~2020 Preemie Hat #10 on US6 (4mm), Bernat Softee Baby Ombres & Prints in the Prince Pebbles colourway~2020 Valentine’s Day Socks for the Dr. Hubs on US1.5 (2.5mm), Kalispell Sock in the Pretty Bird colourwayFlosstube - Beginning at timestamp 11:03Dami - ~Madame Leota by The Witchy StitcherC.C. - ~FFO! of Countdown to Christmas~FO!!!!! - A Very Hilde Yule - #bendyhildesal with Liz @bentneedlemakes~FO!!!!! - Pusheen Kitty #1~Emily’s House - Stitch-A-Long using #pnwemilyshousesal~My Christmas List by Silver Creek Samplers~It's Spring Fever by Blackbird Designs~Semi-Sane StitchersYummies (our current favourite things) - ~I do love knitting patterns Dumbledore decal from Make Moody ~Patterns, floss, & pins from Acorns & Threads~Threads Entwined - 15% off until the end of May, 2020, with the coupon code geeky15~GGK Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for March here~Upcoming Events:*PNW Yarn Crawl, 30-April to 3-May-2020*Grazing Hills Fiber Fest in Viola, ID, Saturday & Sunday, 11/12-July-2020, C.C. will be teaching Continental Knitting on Saturday, 11-July-2020, from 10am to noonWhat We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To - Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is readingJanuary / February / March 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge - #GGKRAL20* 87-91 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 87+ days RAL virtual badge * 61-86 of 91 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge* #GGKRAL202020 RAL Yearlong Challenge~January / February / March* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 61-86 days - 5 entries~April / May / June* 91 days - 10 entries* 87-90 days - 8 entries* 60-86 days - 5 entries~July / August / September* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~October / November / December* 92 days - 10 entries* 88-91 days - 8 entries* 61-87 days - 5 entries~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) by J.K. Rowling - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast~Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of the Rest by Melissa Camara Wilkins - C.C. is reading~J.P. Beaumont Series by J.A. Jance - C.C. finishing reading Books 16-18~In Death Series by J.D. Robb - C.C. finished reading Books 43-45~Aurora Rising (The Aurora Cycle #1) by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - C.C. finished reading~Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Villains #4) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~Never Never (Detective Harriet Blue #1) by James Patterson & Candice Fox - C.C. finished reading~Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones - C.C. finished reading Book 4~The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall - C.C. finished reading~Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Villains #5) by Serena Valentino - C.C. finished reading~The Cat Who… Series by Lilian Jackson Braun - C.C. finished reading Book 16 & is reading Book 17~Silent Witness - finished watching Series 16-17 & watching Series 18~The Good Place - finished Seasons 1-2 & watching Season 3~The Masked Singer - finished Season 2 & watching Season 3~Call the Midwife - Series 9 finale~Murdoch Mysteries - Season 13 finale~Agatha Raisin - Series 3 finale~Schitt’s Creek - watching Season 6~The Flash - watching Season 6~Star Trek: Picard - watching Season 1~The Sinner - watching Season 3~Death in Paradise - Series 9 finale~Doctor Who - Series 12 finale~Outlander - watching Season 5~NCIS: LA - watching Season 11~NCIS: NO - watching Season 6~Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist - watching Season 1~When Calls the Heart - watching Season 7~Supergirl - watching Season 5~Stumptown - watching Season 1~NCIS - watching Season 17~My Favourite Murder podcast~Cabin Pressure~Random Spotify Playlists~C.C.’s Favs playlistDecember / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -*Prize Winners Announced: If you're a winner, PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com with your full name & mailing address.~Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit~Stickers (pink cat & fox) from Ainsley (daughter of yarnthusiast) & Stitch Markers made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on Etsy - Knitting Diva & Made With Love~Vidalana Ascendance by KnitCrate in the Ancient Ruin colourway - 4 skeins - 4 winners will each win 1 skein ~Bar-Maids deodorant, mini LoLo Bar, mini face pudding, mini LoLo lips - 2 sets - 2 winners will each win 1 set~Knitologie Glowing Worsted by KnitCrate in the Sea colourway - 2 skeins - 2 winners will each win 1 skein*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!March/April/May Sheepy Spring AL -*Runs from 1-March through 31-May*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to spring*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-March and finished no later than 31-May*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Ravelry FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.com*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules (including the great podcaster craft together)*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, PM PM JavaPurl or Email us at geekygirlsknit@gmail.comHoneybee Project Bag & Stitch Marker made & donated by Theresa (JASZCreations) of JASZCreations on EtsyLion Brand Magic Stripes in the Jelly Bean colourway - 3 skeins - 3 winners will each win 1 skeinKaren Hallion “She’s Got Help” printPlymouth Owl Shawl Pin from Eileen (Leaner)Pandia’s Jewels Leaf Stitch Marker SetCJ Kopec Creations Integrity, Purple Passion from Eileen (Leaner)One Twisted Tree’s BFL Prime in very Mardi Gras colors from Mary Beth (MaryBeth1199)*Must be a member of the our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit Podcast to participate*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKWinter1920*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-June and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!*There is a Chatter Thread on Ravelry so we can encourage each other along the way.Ask the Geeky Girls - Diana (DianaWave) from California asks:Hi! Do you know of any patterns for the knitwear that characters wear on Anne with an “E”?Misc. - ~Episode 388 will go live on Thursday, 19-MarchEpisode 389 will go live on Friday, 27-March, as normal~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support!If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop:If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop:~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!Find Us Online -C.C. -~ on Ravelry as JavaPurl~ on Fitbit as user 2F8K2V~ on Instagram as cc_almonDami - ~ on Ravelry as damisdoodles~ on Fitbit as user 2Y8TJC~ on Instagram as damisdoodlesPink Purl - ~on Instagram as pinkpurlalmonJavaPurl Designs~ C.C.'s Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ Dami's Knitting Designs on Ravelry~ JavaPurl Designs websiteGeeky Girls Knit and Cross Stitch -~ our Ravelry group ~ Geeky Girls Knit & Cross Stitch Podcast (FlossTube)~ our Facebook page~ email us: geekygirlsknit@gmail.com~ on iTunes~ on YouTube~ Support the Podcast, Become a PatronUntil next time,Happy Knitting!

Unraveling ...a knitting podcast
Episode 61 - You Are The Boss

Unraveling ...a knitting podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 77:44


In Episode 61, Greg and Pam discuss baseball, birthdays and being the boss. They also review Leaflet #12 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's “The Opinionated Knitter.” Special thanks to way2knitgrace for this episode's introduction! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg started and finished his Wizarding Legacy scarf in Nerd Girl Yarn. It's a birthday present for Blueberry. (project page) Greg has also been knitting prototypes for future designs. Pam's Projects Pam finished Gina's Brioche Cowl from Purl Soho. She used yarn from One Twisted Tree and Unplanned Peacock. Pam finished her Rickroll by Mary Annarella. She used yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam made more swirls for her daughter's college blanket. She is up to 85 made. The pattern is Swirly Pop by Marken of the Hat and I. She is using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted. Pam also got some spinning done on her merino project. Pam started the Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman so she would have something to work on in the movies. She is using leftovers from her Rickroll. FiberCrafty Sarah is based in Georgia and owns The Artful Princess. She project bags for all your favorite fandoms and lots of stitch markers, too! The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #12, pages 66-71 featuring the V-Necked Aran Cardigan. Next up, Leaflet #13, pages 72-75. Here is the hat with all 3 patterns on it. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Blue Ridge Fiber Festival (June 7 & 8) in beautiful Sparta, NC. Some classes will be offered on June 6. Pam & Greg will be giving a talk about Elizabeth Zimmermann at the Ol' North State Knitting Guild on September 9 in Raleigh, NC. Miscellaneous Greg attended his local Stitch N' Pitch. Stitch N' Pitch looks like it used to be sponsored by TNNA, but google results now take it to a “page not found”. If you search for Stitch N' Pitch you may be able to find an event near you. Pam talked about a new book she got called Bead Crochet Jewelry. Greg used the Clasp Weft Join in his Wizarding Legacy Scarf. Pam forgot to mention it but she is using it also in the Mash It Up hat. Neil deGrasse Tyson's Podcast is called StarTalk. The episode with George Takei was about the Star Trek Legacy. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

Knitmoregirls's Podcast
The Project Shuffle - Episode 518 - The Knitmore Girls

Knitmoregirls's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 57:03


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

Actually Knitting
Actually Knitting Episode 63: Just Say No!

Actually Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 61:04


Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits I finished by #BigBadBergAlong project, On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg.  I mentioned how valuable my Knit Companion App was in making this pattern. I don't knit without it!            I also mentioned a new to me item, Block 'N Roll. Look out for a review in a future episode.  Knits in Rehearsal   Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Vanilla Socks      Auditioning Knits V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Knitting News, Notes and Events   PalKal 2016 Updates   Thank you so much to all of the sponsors and participants. I am so happy to have had so much excitement around this KAL!   If you haven't yet, please check out episode 60 where all of the winners were announced. I need to hear from all winners by December 1, 2016, or I will have to redraw for some of the prizes!   In addition, I have opened up a new thread for a giveaway of one Sock Ruler, as the winner had already purchased one and would like for it to go to someone who really wants one! Please enter that thread if you are interested!      Big Bad Berg Along   We have officially reached the end of this fantastic Knit A Long.      I was lucky enough to be joined by some of my favorite podcasters in knitting as many Melanie Berg patterns as we can!  In a Sknit  The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Down Cellar Studio Podcast Commuter Knitter Knitting Butterflies The Knitmore Girls   We are so fortunate to have worked with some fabulous Indie Dyers for this KAL: Sun Valley Fibers     Lollipop Yarns   One Twisted Tree     Prizes: One lucky participant will win a 30$ gift certificate to Sun Valley Fibers!   One lucky participant will win this 2 color shawl kit from Lollipop Yarns!       Knitter's Journal Giveaway I reviewed The Knitter's Journal  by Jane Klein on Episode 61.  If you would like to win a copy of this for your collection, please check out the Ravelry group and enter to win one! This contest will stay open until December 1, 2016. You must be a member of the group to win, one entry per person.     Knitting Talk Back I talk about some gift knitting for this holiday season! I would love to see your suggestions for quick and easy gift knits!   Here are the patterns I mentioned: Hats Barley by Tin Cat Knits   Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson   Strib Hab by Kelly Williams   Cowls Botanical Cowl by Megan Goodacre   Elphaba Cowl by Blue Dog Workshop   Cozies Adjustable Coffee Mug Wrap by Danido Crafty   Beer Sweater Cozy by Rebecca Shepler   Zymology Beer Cozy by Lyndsey VanSomeren   House/Home Mason Jar Covers by Jenn Sheelen of the Jenn Sheelen podcast. Fairie's Firelight Heart's Aflame Pixie Petals Dream Whisperer       Other CozyPad: An Ipad Cover by Danna Rachel   CozyFire: A Kindle Fire Cover by Danna Rachel   Owl Kindle Cozy by Hannahmade Patterns     Non-Knitting Segments   What a Crock Crockpot Enchilada Quinoa   Love it or Leave it Love: Reunited and it Feels so GOOOOOOD. I recently spent some time with an old friend.   Leave: I have picked up some unhealthy habits in the last few weeks.   Other News and Notes   Books   I am currently reading Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourne.    I finished reading and listening to a couple of things:   A Bone to Pick by Charlaine Harris   Good as Gone by Amy Gentry

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Prairie Girls Knit & Spin
Episode 100 - Celebrate Good Times

Prairie Girls Knit & Spin

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2016 68:13


In this episode, the girls celebrate 100 episodes! Stuff & Things Thank you to KnittingDaddy Greg of the Unraveling with Greg and Joey podcast for sending us copies of his wonderful new shawl pattern Amplitude. Susie's Ripple Ribbed Sock pattern has been released! Help celebrate this 4th installment of the birthday sock tradition by using code '4THBDAY' to receive 40% off any Prairie Girl Designs sock pattern through October 10th. Check out the Forest Dreams kit available at One Twisted Tree! Other things mentioned include Susie's Glenfiddich sweater's inaugural wearing,  Angie Tribeca, Rosemary & Thyme, Polygon, and the Seashell Scrap Yarn Blanket. Events Danie is going to Rhinebeck! The Big-Bad-Berg-along starts October 1st and runs through November 15th! Check out the thread in the Ravelry group, and be sure to check out the threads in the other podcasts' groups too! Susie and mrsshoo Sarah of the Cultivate & Create podcast are knitting stuffies in the month of October and calling it the Creepy Crawly Critter KAL! Keep an eye out on the Cultivate & Create Ravelry group for a prize announcement. Contest The winners of the wool wash from Dusty Tree Soap are announced! Finished Projects Danie finished her dramatically modified Handspun Elda Cardigan, her Portside Duffle Bag from Sprout Patterns, and a couple garter wash clothes. Current Projects Thanks to a marathon session of The Walking Dead, Susie is almost done with the first sleeve of her Threshold. She also cast on some husband socks. Danie ripped out the body of her Rhinebeck Campside Cardi so she can reknit it alternating skeins. She also worked on her Bronco socks, her Stained Glass Sock Blanket, more wash cloths, and kid mittens.  Enhance the Stash Danie acquired the most perfect for her back from Hopkins Sewing Studio. Susie picked up several skeins from Yarn Harbor in Duluth, MN - Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Skyline Parkway and Hawk Ridge, and HiKoo by skacel Sueño in Indigo. She also acquired a couple hilariously fabulous skeins from Ethereal Fibers - Aurora Borealis Sock (shawl) in Do You Know When Santa Farts at the Mall and Celestial Sock in The Hamster Life is the Life for Me. Also, her customized sock blockers from Burning Impressions arrived, and they are fabulous!

Prairie Girls Knit & Spin
Episode 98 - Prairie Girls Potpourri

Prairie Girls Knit & Spin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2016 60:26


In this episode, the girls chat about all manner of things. Danie decides to mull over sweater hem options, and Susie introduces a new segment. Listen here. Miscellany Thank you to quiltercaroline for sending us copies of her new pattern Grandma's Flower Garden! Go check out PACE with One Twisted Tree and Imagined Landscapes and rock the vote! Contest To enter to win wool wash from Dusty Tree Soap, post in the thread telling us which soap(s) you'd love to try! Two winners will be randomly selected. Current Projects Susie continued working on her second Newborn Bonnet & Wrap Set, and is on track to finish by the end of the week. She also cast on a Slo' Moe using various leftovers, and worked a bit on her Threshold. She finished the first of her Ripple Ribbed Socks and is cruising down the leg of the second. Danie picked back up her First Hermione's Everyday Socks, and finished the body of her handspun cardigan. She's less than thrilled with the bottom hem treatment, and will be swatching alternatives. She also finished the first of her Dude Socks, and is zooming on the second, and started a new weaving project. Future Projects Susie will be knitting Trego with the handspun Danie so generously gave her. Enhance the Stash The girls both picked up a beautiful three-color shawl kit from Sun Valley Fibers. Stay tuned for more exciting details! New to Me If you're a fan of Hamilton, you'll want to check out the audio podcast The Room Where It's Happening. Danie is very much enjoying her Leaf by Bellabeat, a health tracker created with women specifically in mind. Susie is loving the soap and wool wash from Dusty Tree Soap. KISS Susie introduces a new, occasional segment where she'll talk about her efforts to simplify various aspects of her life. In this first installment, she talks about her initial efforts at downsizing kid toys and her clothes.

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Actually Knitting
Episode 57: Humble Brag

Actually Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 49:38


Knitting Segments   This episode is brought to you by The Sock Ruler and Eucalan.  Show Ready Knits Solaris by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree.     Knits in Rehearsal       Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Triple Threat PalKal Project here with 3 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast  Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks   The Bag was a gift from Sarah Shoo of the Cultivate and Create podcast.     Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.   Not-so-baby Blanket in progress. It's a labor of love!   Ice Shanty by Amy Miller    Astonish Top by Katy Banks.    This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by The Sock Ruler.  "The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters. Whether the sock is knit toe up or cuff down the ruler works equally well.  It is constructed of a heavy duty, yet flexible plastic and measures from the inside of the sock, allowing the sock to lie flat and ensure accurate measurements." Visit our website, www.sockruler.com, for more information and don’t forget to use coupon code “palkal2016” for 25% off of a regular sock ruler from now until September 15th. Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal2016 is Underway!    Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! Today I will highlight our Cameo Sponsors who are donating prizes for the KAL. For more information, check out the threads on Ravelry in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group.    Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast     Lilliput Yarn     One Twisted Tree/Prairie Girl Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast      The Relentless Knitting Podcast     The Twisted Stitches Podcast     Unwind Yarn Company/Dana from the Just One More Row Podcast     I am also highlighting the prizes being offered by these Top Billing Sponsors. These sponsors have donated prizes as well as coupon codes. More information about all of this can be found in the threads on the Ravelry group, but today we will focus on the prizes.    Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast        A skein of yarn, winner's choice.      Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of the Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern       Brenda Castiel Designs        3 Patterns of winners' choice Daniela Richardson from A Coffee Fueled Life         5 Patterns from her Ravelry Store.      Janis Ficker of the Carolina Fiber Girls           Copy of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern     C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast         Copy of her ebook, Coffee with C.C.      Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast         Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Store   Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast          2 copies of his Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast          Copy of her Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern    Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast          Winner's Choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store     Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          5 patterns from her Ravelry store and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince           and Co.    Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast          3 patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast          Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast           Project bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop   Zombody Knits             A project bag from her Etsy Shop   Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast            Pattern from her Ravelry Shop for one lucky winner!       Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast             Winner's choice of a pattern from her Ravelry Store!   Steph from the Happy Buffalo Boutique           A skein of yarn, winner’s choice   Amy from the Stockinette Zombies Podcast           Winner’s choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store, some yarn from her own stash and a project bag     from the SilverShedUSA!   Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber           As a prize, Anne is offering one lucky listener $30.00 in patterns from her Designer Store on    Ravelry. The winner will be able to pick any combination of individual patterns that suits!   Claire from New Hampshire Knits            2 balls of West Yorkshire Spinners yarn from their Country Bird collection in the Bullfinch and                             Cayenne Pepper color ways (so a patterned ball with a contrasting solid for heels etc).    Jan Hamby of the Twinset Designs Podcast           A Noste-Demi and Noste-Mini        Please check out the threads on Ravelry for photos and more information and remember that all of the Top Billing Sponsors have provided coupon codes as well, which you can also find in the Ravelry group.   Rhinebeck is October 15th and 16th, 2016. Let me know if you plan on attending!   Virtual Knit Night?  If you would like to do a virtual knit night via Google Hangouts?      This Episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Eucalan. For over 25 years Eucalan’s simple soak and spin delicate wash has been the preferred choice for your handmade creations. This extraordinary non-toxic solution is formulated without petro chemicals, bleach or optical brighteners making it safe and gentle for everything from baby’s knits and toys to quilts, and even lingerie! Infused with pure beneficial essential oils of either eucalyptus, lavender, grapefruit, jasmine or an unscented version, there’s an option for everyone. Eucalan is like a beauty treatment for natural fabrics and an aromatherapy treat for the user!     Non-Knitting Segments   Love it or Leave it!  Love it: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on Netflix   Leave it: Sizing Discrepancies in women's clothing.      Other News and Notes Running Updates   I ran my longest distance ever this week! 14 hot, hilly, humid miles!    Book Updates   Finished reading:    The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff   The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn   The Opposite of Everyone by Joshilyn Jackson   The Dinner by Herman Koch   Started Listening to:    Let's Pretend this Never Happened by Jenny Lawson   Started Reading:    In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware   Other Updates My adventures in babysitting went really well! I didn't permanently damage my friend's kids and I also didn't wake them up even though I went in their rooms a million times to make sure they were still breathing.    I'm heading on vacation this week to Jackson Hole, Wyoming!   

Actually Knitting
Actually Knitting Episode 56: There's No Turning Back!

Actually Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2016 51:23


Knitting Segments   This episode is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch.     Show-Ready Knits   Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig I added about 2 inches to the sleeve length and I love it so much!    This sweater surgery brings me to 3604 meters towards StashDash.    Knits in Rehearsal   Solaris by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree.     Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Triple Threat PalKal Project here with 3 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast  Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks   Here's the Ysolda Tutorial on cabling without a cable needle.   The Bag was a gift from Sarah Shoo of the Cultivate and Create podcast.     Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.   Not-so-baby Blanket in progress. It's a labor of love!   Next up for my Stash Dash goals, I am going to pick up my Astonish Top by Katy Banks.    Knitting News, Notes and Events Palkal 2016   Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! This week I have highlighted our Featured Performers and Top Billing Sponsors. These are the folks who have offered coupon/discount codes for the PalKal 2016! Please check out the threads in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry for more information!     Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast             15% off in Etsy Shop   Brenda Castiel Designs         20% off in her Ravelry Shop          $5.00 off in her Etsy Shop      Daniela Richardson from the Coffee Fueled Life Podcast              50% off in Ravelry Store.      Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast         1$ off Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast           40% off of 2 or more patterns in Ravelry Store   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast         20% off in her Ravelry Shop    Lynda from Ancient Threads Farm and Podcast          20% off in her Etsy Shop     Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast          $1.50 off in Ravelry Shop   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast         25% off in her Ravelry Shop   Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          20% off of self-published patterns in her Ravelry store    Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls           50% off her Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern   Lisa of Zombody Knits           $1.00 off in Etsy Shop   Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast           30% off in her Ravelry Store     C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast            15% off in her Ravelry Store   Kristi from the In a Sknit Video Podcast         25% off of her In Transit Cap and Cowl pattern    Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls          50% off of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern   Twinset Jan from the Twinset Designs Podcast          $2.00 off in her Ravelry Store   Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast           15% off in her Ravelry Store   Angela from Revelations of a Dellusional Knitter Podcast           50% off in her Ravelry Store   Stephanie from Happy Buffalo Boutique           Free Shipping in her Etsy Shop   Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber and podcast             15% off of all orders, both in stock and custom dyed   Twinset Ellen from the Twinset Designs Podcast            50% off of one pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Claire of New Hampshire Knits             15% off in her Etsy Shop, The Wooly Thistle      Producing Sponsors offering Discounts:    Sock Ruler             25% off 1 regular sock ruler   Fiber to Fabric Magic              Buy 4 get one free Needle Keepers   Bijou Basin Ranch              15% discount on yarn, excluding Qiviut and Paco-Vicuna   Media Peruana Designs              25% off a pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting               50% off a PDF pattern of your choice in her Ravery Shop         Infinite Twist              Free 50 gram mini skein with purchase     In addition to those mentioned above, the following are also producing sponsors of the PalKal 2016:   Knitter's Pride Fix a Stitch Eucalan Della Q Ancient Arts Fibre     Podcast Premiere   Very Pink Knits Podcast     Knitorious Video Podcast     Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonders Chicken Parmesan Chicken Skillet   Love it or Leave it Love: The Americans on FX   Leave: The Air Conditioning in the bedroom has been out for 2 weeks! It's SO HOT!     StageCraft I've been sewing and I finished a dress! Butterick B6086           Other News and Notes   Running After struggling with running this season, I am finally starting to feel good!    I picked up Shut up and Run by Robin Arzón.    She coaches for Peloton and she's really motivational.    Books   Finished Reading... A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain   Currently Reading... The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff    Listening to... Embedded by NPR podcast   All Things Considered is also hosted by Kelly McEvers

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Actually Knitting
Episode 55: I'm Just Talkin' 'Bout Livin'

Actually Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 65:26


Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits   Rainbow Vanilla Socks in White Birch Fiber Arts   I'm using the OMG Heel pattern by Megan Williams     Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Yarn is Miss Babs Yowza in Oyster   Knits In Rehearsal Solaris by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree.     Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Triple Threat PalKal Project here with 3 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast  Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks   Here's the Ysolda Tutorial on cabling without a cable needle.   The Bag was a gift from Sarah Shoo of the Cultivate and Create podcast.   Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.   Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig is getting a little sweater surgery, I'm adding length to the sleeves and this will be a huge amount of yardage for StashDash.   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by The Sock Ruler.  "The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters. Whether the sock is knit toe up or cuff down the ruler works equally well.  It is constructed of a heavy duty, yet flexible plastic and measures from the inside of the sock, allowing the sock to lie flat and ensure accurate measurements." Visit our website, www.sockruler.com, for more information and don’t forget to use coupon code “palkal2016” for 25% off of a regular sock ruler from now until September 15th.     Knitting News, Notes and Events   PalKal2016 is underway!    Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! Today I will highlight our Cameo Sponsors who are donating prizes for the KAL. For more information, check out the threads on Ravelry in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group.    Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast     Lilliput Yarn     One Twisted Tree/Prairie Girl Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast      The Relentless Knitting Podcast     The Twisted Stitches Podcast     Unwind Yarn Company/Dana from the Just One More Row Podcast     I am also highlighting the prizes being offered by these Top Billing Sponsors. These sponsors have donated prizes as well as coupon codes. More information about all of this can be found in the threads on the Ravelry group, but today we will focus on the prizes.    Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast        A skein of yarn, winner's choice.      Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of the Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern       Brenda Castiel Designs        3 Patterns of winners' choice Daniela Richardson from Caffeinated Knitting        5 Patterns from her Ravelry Store.      Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern      C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast         Copy of her ebook, Coffee with C.C.      Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast         Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Store   Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast          2 copies of his Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast          Copy of her Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern    Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast          Winner's Choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store     Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          5 patterns from her Ravelry store and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince           and Co.    Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast          3 patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast          Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast           Project bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop   Zombody Knits             A project bag from her Etsy Shop   Jan Hamby of the Twinset Designs Podcast           A Noste-Demi and Noste-Mini       Please check out the threads on Ravelry for photos and more information and remember that all of the Top Billing Sponsors have provided coupon codes as well, which you can also find in the Ravelry group.     World Wide Knit in Public Day I had a great time at World Wide Knit in Public Day this year. I got to see old friend and meet some new ones, and of course, I bought some yarn! I couldn't help myself!!   Lollipop Yarn has a new line of yarn and it's delicious!             I also purchased a skein of yarn from Spun Right Round at the LYS Warm and Fuzzy in Cary, NC.       My next yarnie event will be Rhinebeck in October!      Podcast Premiere Little Yellow Uke Podcast  Little Yellow Uke on Etsy      Daizie Knits Podcast Daizie Knits on Etsy   This Episode is brought to you by Fiber to Fabric Magic, makers of the wildly popular, & exclusive, Needle Keeper. This innovative tool was created by Claudia, a knitter, and her engineer husband, to protect delicate knitting needles from damage while on a project in your knitting bag. Claudia had broken several pair of 00 wooden sock needles by being jostled around in her knitting bag and was desperate to find a way to protect her delicate, and expensive circulars. That was the Needle Keeper's original intention, but...it has turned out the Needle Keeper is perfect for keeping your live stitches from falling off the needle, and for protecting the joints (the needle to cable area). Extremely lightweight, practically indestructible, you can shove everything in your knitting bag and never worry. They make reaching into your bag and grabbing your project worry free, no dropped stitches!     They come in 12 beautiful, bright colors, which makes them easy to see deep in your bag! Buy a different color for each project, contrasting against the current yarn color, or color-code for the type of project you're working on. Knitters LOVE them, read the nearly 1,000 5-star reviews on Etsy and pick up a few. The coupon deal for the PalKal 2016 is buy 4 and get one free from their Etsy shop, Fiber To Fabric Magic! Put 5 in your cart and one will ring up FREE. Claudia will be giving away 2 Needle Keepers to a lucky listener of this Podcast, and you get to choose which colors you'd like!     Knitting Talkback: Yarn (The Movie)  I was recently sent a screener copy of Yarn and I really enjoyed it. It was a different take on the fiber for me, but I found it really interesting and informative. Check out the website for more information about where you can see this film.    Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonders One Pot Summer Vegetable Pasta One of the easiest recipes I've made.      Love it or Leave it This one is a combo! I both love and leave cleaning out clothes that no longer fit me!    Other News and Notes Running Updates I am training for my marathon and having some issues on my runs, but fighting through it. I ran a charity run on Sunday, #CharlotteRunsForOrlando, and I have a race on July 4th with my friend Karen.    Book Updates I finished reading and/or listening to:    I Know I am But What Are You? By Samantha Bee   Prada and Prejudice by Katie Olver     I started reading and/or listening to:  A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain   Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari     Briefly I mentioned that my grandparents live in Rainelle, West Virginia, the site of some major flooding last week. They are (thankfully) ok and their home was spared, but they are lucky to live on a mountain. The town was completely destroyed, many people lost their homes and everything they have. If you are interested in helping, check out this article on The Huffington Post for information.     

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Actually Knitting
Episode 54: It's the Day of the Show!

Actually Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2016 42:32


This episode is sponsored by Infinite Twist and Fix-a-Stitch!    Knitting Segments   Show-Ready Knits   Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados   This brings my Stash Dash total to 1, 124 yards or 1027.8 meters.   I became curious about why some shawl patterns use a garter tab for the starting point, so I did a little research. Check out this blog post at Kelbourne Woolens about garter tabs.   This got me to thinking: how have I gotten away this long without doing a garter tab? What is something in knitting that you can't believe you have never done before? Join in the discussion on the Episode 54 thread on Ravelry!   Stash Dash is a Summer KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls video podcast!      Knits in Rehearsal Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Yarn is Miss Babs Yowza in Oyster   Thank goodness for my Strauch Ball Winder!      Rainbow Vanilla Socks in White Birch Fiber Arts   I'm using the OMG Heel pattern by Megan Williams   Hey Lady Hey is doing a Solidarity Craft-a-long to show support for the victims and families of the mass shooting in Orlando Florida.    This episode of Actually Knitting is sponsored by Infinite Twist. Still looking for that perfect project for the PalKal? Infinite Twist has teamed up with Jan Hamby from the TwinSet Designs Podcast to create a stunning gradient kit for Jan's latest shawl design, Gradient Angles. Using the same foundation as a mitered square, this delightful shawl flies off the needles!" The prize: A Gradient Angles kit, including Jan's pattern, all the hand-dyed yarn you'll need to complete the project, a bamboo circular needle, stitch markers, yarn needle, two-color pattern marking pencil, and a handy gauge card.   Enter "PalKal" as your secret code and get a free pair of 50 gram miniskeins with your order! Auditioning Knits I am thinking about casting on the Solaris Shawl by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree.    By the way, if you like Melanie Berg then stay tuned for a fun KAL.    Also will be casting on some socks with my Twist Fiber Studio Fairview Fingering Yarn that I purchased last fall. Not sure about the pattern, but likely something from Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin podcast.   I will house this project in a Fat Squirrel bag which was gifted to me by Sarah Shoo of the Cultivate and Create podcast.    Knitting News, Notes and Events If you hear this episode on or around June 15th, 2016, go to the Ravelry thread for a special Pal Kal Mini Kit giveaway.    PalKal2016 officially begins on June 15th!   Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! This week I have highlighted our Featured Performers and Top Billing Sponsors. These are the folks who have offered coupon/discount codes for the PalKal 2016! Please check out the threads in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry for more information!   Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast               1$ off Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast             $1.50 off in Ravelry Shop   Daniela Richardson from the Coffee Fueled Life Podcast        50% off in Ravelry Store.      Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast           40% off of 2 or more patterns in Ravelry Store   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast         25% off in her Ravelry Shop   Kristi from the In a Sknit Video Podcast         25% off of her In Transit Cap and Cowl pattern    Brenda Castiel Designs         20% off in her Ravelry Shop          $5.00 off in her Etsy Shop    Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast         20% off in her Ravelry Shop      Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast           15% off in Etsy Shop     Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          20% off of self-published patterns in her Ravelry store    Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls           50% off her Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern   Lisa of Zombody Knits           $1.00 off in Etsy Shop   Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast           30% off in her Ravelry Store     C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast            15% off in her Ravelry Store   Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls          50% off of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern   Twinset Jan from the Twinset Designs Podcast          $2.00 off in her Ravelry Store   Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast           15% off in her Ravelry Store   Angela from Revelations of a Dellusional Knitter Podcast           50% off in her Ravelry Store   Stephanie from Happy Buffalo Boutique           Free Shipping in her Etsy Shop   Twinset Ellen from the Twinset Designs Podcast            50% off of one pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber and podcast             15% off of all orders, both in stock and custom dyed   Claire of New Hampshire Knits             15% off in her Etsy Shop, The Wooly Thistle          Producing Sponsors offering Discounts:    Sock Ruler             25% off 1 regular sock ruler   Fiber to Fabric Magic              Buy 4 get one free Needle Keepers   Bijou Basin Ranch              15% discount on yarn, excluding Qiviut and Paco-Vicuna   Media Peruana Designs              25% off a pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting               50% off a PDF pattern of your choice in her Ravery Shop           Infinite Twist              Free 50 gram mini skein with purchase     In addition to those mentioned above, the following are also producing sponsors of the PalKal 2016:   Knitter's Pride Fix a Stitch Eucalan Della Q Ancient Arts Fibre     World Wide Knit in Public Day  I will be at the Craft Public House at 2pm and then heading over to Warm and Fuzzy in Cary, NC.      Episode 54 is brought to you by Fix-a-Stitch Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It’s a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it.  The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country.More information available at www.fixastitch.com.       Podcast Premiere On this episode I feature the new to me knitting podcasts, the Jenn Sheelen podcast and Relentless Knitting      Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonders One Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Asparagus    Love it or Leave it Love: Trader Joe's Iced Coffee Concentrate    Leave: The heat! The inescapable HEAT!        Other News and Notes  Running Updates:  Marathon Training has officially started     Reading Updates:  I finished reading Shopaholic to the Rescue by Sophie Kinsella. It was...ok    I started reading The Widow by Fiona Barton which I heard about on the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Podcast.   I started listening to I Know I am but What Are You? by Samantha Bee               

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Actually Knitting
Episode 52: The Twerking Will be at a Minimum

Actually Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2016 47:47


Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Memories Blanket by Georgie Nicolson   Stash Dash Plans Stash Dash is a Summer KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls video podcast!  Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados and I can't wait to get this!   Worsted Boxy   Hermione's Everyday socks (linked above)   Rainbow Vanilla Socks   Astonish Top   Endpaper Mitts    Effortless Cardigan   Ice Shanty by Amy Miller      Knitting News, Notes and Events World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 18th, 2016     Hamilton Contest I forgot to draw a winner on Episode 51, so listen up to see if you are the lucky winner! Thanks to Thuy from the Twisted Stitches Podcast for donating this prize!      Broadway Kal This Kal ended on April 30th and prizes were drawn. If you haven't listened to Episode 51 please check it out to see if you were a winner!   PalKal 2016 This is the biggest and best event of the year for Actually Knitting listeners!   What is the PalKal?   The PalKal will run June 15- September 15 2016   The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes can be found on the show notes and in the specially labeled threads in the Actually Knitting group on Ravelry.  Enter as many projects as you like. Each project gets a separate post in the non-chatter thread. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag #palkal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.  Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, doesn’t matter when they were started.     Featured Performer Sponsors are coming in everyday and so far there are coupon codes available from the following sponsors:    Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting   Brenda Castiel    Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting   Knitting Daddy Greg from Unraveling with Greg and Joey   Mary from Kino Knits   Sarah Shoo from Cultivate and Create   Susie from The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast   The coupon code for all vendors is PalKal2016 to keep things simpler this year! Thanks so much to all of the sponsors!   There will be a special Actually Knitting PalKal mini skein kit available from One Twisted Tree on May 17th, 2016, at 7am CST.          Knitting Talkback: Yarn and Knit Wear Storage This episode I answered a question from the What Would You Like to Hear about thread in the Ravelry group.   I referenced this blog post about yarn-eating insects and also this information about using cedar to keep the bugs away.   I like to store my shawls and other knitted items in hanging soft shelves like these from Amazon.   Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken  (not a true one-pot recipe but really delicious)   Love it or Leave it Love: Josh is cooking more now that we have a pressure cooker   Leave: My public library often has the first book in a series but none of the others!    Other News and Notes   Actually Reading I finished reading The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith   I'm still reading The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey   Actually Running No big updates to report. 

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Prairie Girls Knit & Spin
Episode 88 - Retreat Recap

Prairie Girls Knit & Spin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2016 48:31


In this episode, the girls recount their amazing experience at the Knitting Pipeline retreat. Look for the Suburban Prairie Kit on One Twisted Tree on March 11, 2016. Quantities are limited, so mark your calendars! Also check out the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin project bags available now! For a complete list of the vendors at the retreat, check out this thread in the Knitting Pipeline Ravelry group.

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Prairie Girls Knit & Spin
Episode 87 - Prairie Girls Potpourri

Prairie Girls Knit & Spin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2016 57:17


In this episode, the girls can't stick to any one topic or train of thought. Look for the Suburban Prairie Kit on One Twisted Tree on March 11, 2016. Quantities are limited, so mark your calendars! Also check out the Prairie Girls Knit & Spin project bags available now! Events We’re going to the Knitting Pipeline Retreat February 26-27, 2015 in Washington, IL! Finished Projects Susie finished her Two by Two Hat, Socks in the Name of Science, and Among the Shadows Shawl. Danie finished her Danie Duffers, a lot of baby booties, Micah's Dance Socks, and Circus Poodle Socks. She also spun some beautiful yarn! Current Projects Susie worked a little bit on her Glenfiddich sweater and Reminiscence Blanket. She also picked up her Fork in the Road Socks, restarted her Choice Bit of Calico, and started a second Zig Hat. Danie worked on her SuperBowl Rainbow Socks and her Handspun Headwinds.  Enhance the Stash Susie acquired two skeins from Spark Story on their Merino Singles Fingering base in Jewellic Dark and Silver Cloud.

Prairie Girls Knit & Spin
Episode 83 - The Great Prairie Girl Caper

Prairie Girls Knit & Spin

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2015 59:54


In this episode, the girls recount their recent road trip to Des Moines. Danie doodled her little heart out, and Susie forgets everything. Miscellaneous items mentioned include Susie's We Call Them Pirates hat, Danie's Wide Thumb Toddler Mittens, Jordan Creek Mall, Zombie Burger, Des Moines' East Village, Stitch, and Yarn Junction Co.. Contest The winner of the fabulous Skein Watch Socks  pattern by the lovely kino was announced! Also, the 2015 LegendPrairie contest has begun! Post in the Ravelry thread and tell us about your favorite fibery FO of the year. Finished Projects Danie finished her Doodler, and it is glorious! 984 yards in 19 days, including practically finishing and then ripping back to adjust the border. She also finished her Keuka Hat, and it is indeed dapper. Susie finished her Rambled hat, and her Willowbrook Shawl. Both knits were enjoyed and are loved, both were also forgotten for recording purposes. Current Projects Susie worked more on her Socks in the Name of Science, and just started the toe on the first sock. She also plugged away at her Glenfiddich sweater, and cast on a test knit for mrsshoo of the In a sKnit podcast using One Twisted Tree Prime in Hinkypunk. Danie knit on her Awesome Socks, some socks for her Wellies, and a pair of socks using One Twisted Tree in Soul of the Tardis and Admiral Adama. Enhance the Stash Susie acquired Manos Del Uruguay Gloria in Oceano and Vereda, Knitter's Pride Knit Blockers, and With Pointed Sticks Ballpoint Pen in All is Bright and Rollerball in Ice Queen. Danie acquired an upcycled project bag from Spud and Chloe, Vice Paradigm in Trollop, a Fat Squirrel bag, Juniper Moon Farm's Sheep Stash, and Plymouth Yarns Happy Feet 100 Splash.

Commuter Knitter Podcast
Commuter Knitter - Episode 91 - Well, It Depends

Commuter Knitter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2015 55:32


Please note - there is a bit of extra background noise in this episode thanks to the rain and potholes...   Drive Rainbow Socks for Carlos in White Birch Fiber Arts Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow Thanks again to Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls for a podcast-friendly name for this color way :-)   Cargo Checking in for #stashdownthrowdown Down 289.8 yards, even after falling down at the One Twisted Tree yarn premiere a couple weeks ago I'm also strategizing for The Knit Girllls Stash Dash   Road Maps - Sock Edition Over the course of the next several episodes, we are going to chat about socks.  This episode the discussion is all about yarn and needles.   Early on in the podcast, I did a few photo tutorials for circular knitting: DPN Tutorial Magic Loop 2 Circulars   Sock Edition Thread in the Ravelry Group - let me know what you want me to talk about in this segment - ask away! Road Trips Connecticut Sheep & Wool - Tolland Agricultural Center - April 25, 2015 Kent Needle Arts Retreat - Kent, Connecticut - May 16-17, 2015     Come Find me on the Interwebs Ravelry - ndjen04 Ravelry Group - Commuter Knitter Podcast Twitter - @CommuterKnitter Facebook - Commuter Knitter Email - commuterknitter@gmail.com Show notes - http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com Google + - Commuter Knitter Podcast  Instagram - ndjen04