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In Episode 212, Greg and Pam discuss calendars, birthdays, and stash size. Many thanks to MartaSchmarta Marta for the episode introduction! You can find her designs here. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the June giveaway using this Google Form. In this episode, we awarded the May prize–a gift certificate from Nordic Star Yarns. Tune in to see if you won! SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg continues to not work on a new dice bag design for the Crits & Knits D&DEaster KAL. He doesn't have a project page for it yet. Greg finished a pair of socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist Patty-Joy White. He's using yarn from String Theory Colorworks on the Ohm base in the “Luciferin” colorway. Check out his project page. Greg is working on a pair of socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist Patty-Joy White. He's using yarn from String Theory Colorworks on the Volt base in the “Ceres” and “Hematite” colorways. Check out his project page. Greg continues to work on a new design project. Pam's Project Pam finished the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist. She is using Patons Kroy. Pam cast on the V-Back Tee DK by Jamie Hoffman. She is using 4 yarns: JK Fibers (I don't think they are dyeing anymore), Magpie Fibers, PassionKnits Yarn, Fangirl Fibers. Pam is working on the Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee. She is using Queensland Collection Uluru Rainbow (discontinued). Pam mentioned a future cast on of Big Sister by Hinterm Stein. She will use Harrisville Designs Nightshades. She also mentioned Box Top Sweater Goes Square by Barbara Wanthal. She also mentioned the yarn Berroco Medina that she got at Oak City Fibers. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. NPR's show Science Friday recently had an interview about the 4,000 year History of Humans and Silk. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the movie The Fall Guy and saw it at Alamo Theaters. We shared a knitting haiku from David Stanley. You can find much more of David's work on his Substack. Pam mentioned the podcast Craft Cook Read Repeat and their Summer Bingo. Greg recommends Sugar on AppleTV+. We talked about NC State University Hero Abby Lampe who is the Cheese Rolling Champion. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon 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. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 201, Greg and Pam discuss new jobs, ice cream, and needle storage. Many thanks to NAME for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our new MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the February giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com ***Now through the end of February, get 20% off purchases at WeCrochet! Use code LoveCrochet*** We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg is working on pair of socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist Patty-Joy White. He's using @cgcgyarns in the “Holly Jolly” colorway. Check out his project page. Greg started a new dice bag design for the Crits & Knits D&DEaster KAL. He doesn't have a project page for it yet. Greg continues to work on a new design project. Pam's Project Pam finished some Knitted Knockers using Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop. Pam finished the Migration Cowl, a test crochet for AJ From Yarn to Stitches. You can see AJ's finished cowl here. Pam cast on the Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee. She is using Queensland Collection Uluru Rainbow(discontinued). Pam dug out the Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. The shawl part is finished and now Pam is working on the motifs for the freeform panel. Pam finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist. She is using Plymouth Dye for Me Happy Feet undyed and East Coast Yarns in Charlie Brown Christmas. She also cast on a new pair using Patons Kroy. Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Pam is pretty much always working on a SC Thermal Crochet Potholders using tutorials and patterns from My Crochet Space. Pam is using Queensland Collection Coastal. These are the wooden rings she found on Amazon. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous We mentioned the Southern Comforts Fiber Market. Pam mentioned a hemp cream she purchased on Amazon. Pam mentioned Season 4 of True Detective on HBO. Pam mentioned Temu and how harmful the platform can be. You can find information on Wikipedia, view a news story on WRAL and check out Lemonwood Fiber Tools. Carolina FiberFest will be in Raleigh, NC on March 8 and 9 from 9am-6pm. We will have a meetup on Saturday morning at 8am at Lucky Tree Coffee. CRAFT CLT Craft Fest will be in Charlotte on March 23 and 24. Greg mentioned The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Greg mentioned The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time list from Rolling Stone magazine. Greg is a Snack Shack Sponsor in the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party '23. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon 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. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 238 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes, 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 Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Uneek Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Uneek Sock Yarn. Colorway 25- Xmas Limited Edition. 2 cakes 220 yards/200 meters each.  Ravelry Project Page 289.4 meters Tweed Tie Pattern: Tweed Tie by Jem Weston- 4 GBP (around $5 US)  Needles: US 2. (2.75) for body, US 3 (3.25 mm) for cast-on Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in the Flagstone Heather colorway. My Ravelry Project Page Omitting all increases//decreases to keep the bottom at the end of the tie flat not pointed.  Finished tie is over 60 inches long.  126.6 meters  3 skeins in my Candombe Project- check out my Ravelry Project Page 2 skeins of 2ply yarn. Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving. Colorway: Delft Heather (100 grams) 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. & Malabrigo in the Candombe Colorway 2 ply-60 inch loop. 242 wraps.12,762 inches or 410 yards. 324 meters. Stash Dash- 324 x3= 972 meters 2 ply-59 inch loop. 81 wraps4,779 inches or 133 yards. 121 meters. Stash Dash= 121 x 3= 363 meters 1 skein of a 3 ply. those 2 singles plus 1 other random tan colored singles.  60 inch loop 38 wraps.2,280 inches or 63 yards. 57 meters Stash Dash= 57 x4= 228 meters Stash Dash Meters for this project: 1563 meters. All measurements taken after washing skeins 1 skein of yarn in Greens & Blues Blues: Included singles from  Kingdom Fleece & Fiber Works 100% Tunis Pete's Fleece Greens: Malabrigo Nube Roving  Ravelry Project Page 3 ply yarn 62 wraps around knitty noddy. 28 inches wide (or 56 inches around) after washing. 3,472 inches total or 96 yards or 88 meters 88×4 for Stash Dash = 352 meters Scrappy Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps Ravelry Project Page Mapped out gradation plan in Excel. 21 rows total. 12 or 13 hexis depending on the column.  SCing them together with 2 strands like I am for the hexagons themselves. A great way to use up very small scraps because I only ever seam 3 sides together.  Working my way from the dark side to the light side when I pulled some hexis out of the bag where I was storing them- and pulled out a huge piece which I had forgotten I'd seamed together. It was the far right column and part of the top row of the light side! At least I realized it when I did, and only had to rip back a small bit of what I had already done.  I used safety pins and paper with notes to indicate which hexi was the start/end of each column. Worked like a charm and I didn't have any other issues after that.  Border- 1 round SC, 4 rounds HDC around.  switch light to dark gray to match blanket. Size (before washing) 45 in wide by 66 inches long 1976 grams total- almost 20 skeins of yarn!  Marled= 400 grams Patons= 450 grams 1126 grams of everything else 7,176 meters On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Recollection Blanket Pattern: Recollection by Deanne Ramsay ($6 crochet pattern available on Ravelry & Etsy– written in both US & UK Crochet terms) Yarn: Various full skeins and 20+ gram fingering weight yarn stash. Hook: J (6.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cast on with US K. It was still a little too tight but it works. Body done in a US J (6.0 mm) MC- 3 strands of gray Blanket is 56 inches wide (not including the fringe).  Baker Street Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Baker Street colorway with Stroll Tonal in Navy for cuffs, heels & toe My Ravelry Project  Hat for Dad Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on the Brooklyn Tweed website) Yarn: Fingering held double. Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in the Wellies Heather Colorway (black) & YarnBaker Fingering Weight Yarn in the Blazer colorway (blue) Needles: US 5 (4.5 mm) and US 7 (3.75 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Brainstorming Rhinebeck sweaters. Wave of Change Jacket by Denise Bayron to match the one I made Mom for Christmas 2020. Check out the Ravelry Project Page for her sweater.  Use up some handspun for us to wear. Thinking of The Shift (Cowl) by Andrea Mowry (available on Ravelry & on the Drea Renee Knits Website for $7 US) From the Armchair Here's to Us by Elin Hilderbrand. 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 Decorations and costumes for Megg's Gatsby party.  Bought nearly all of it second hand. Gold and silver candles, candle holders, vases and glasses.  Got pink feather fan looking things on Clearance at Michaels along with what looks like sparkly crystal pink gravel. Put on silver and gold chargers under/around candles.  Spray painted feathers and sticks. Put in a large silver vase and added pearls strung through for centerpiece.  Knitting in Passing This week, I shared a story about a man I encountered on the train who talked about his family's history with fiber arts and the sewing he did in the Army. KAL News #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. (COMING SOON) Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Sponsors Signed up (so far) Pro Shop: agirlandherwool Anne Beady Designs JDStudios480 Imagined Landscapes Charming Ewe Adoreknit Knit Style Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Jennifer Lassonde Designs Snack Shack Sunsoakedyarns Shanalines Designs KnittenKristen Designs Maple Roots Creative MollyHatChick  Christen Clement Designs Fitness by Mara  Desert Vista Dyeworks Mcknits Virtual kick off events Friday through Sunday 9/23- 9/25. Stay tuned for details! Welcome to our 3 new Commissioners this season! Heather (zoomdogknits) Emily- (ElsaandEm) Alicia (almariecraft) Teams will be announced 9/5 Tailgate Talk Challenge– runs 9/9-9/23. Stay tuned for details Events Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) will be hosted on Discord again and will be from May 27th-end of August. Discord link: knit girllls discord Current standings with Jasmin Jen: 20,465 meters (Jen's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc.) Jasmin: 10,838 meters (Jasmin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc) Rhinebeck – NY Sheep and Wool Festival. October 15 & 16. Wool & Folk Event– October 14th from 12p until 7p in Kingston, NY.  Tickets still available. $45. On a Happy Note Mom's August scans look good despite having to come off her gene therapy medicine because of severe and painful issues with the skin and nails on her hands.  Dinner with my parents, brother and grandmother for her 87th birthday! Visiting Dan's friend Perry's for his 81st Birthday. We found a local bakery that makes delicious pies. Great find. Pool Days! Queen Cover Band at South Shore Music Circus, after which my brother stayed over. He, Dan and I stayed up late talking.  Mid-week trip out to Northampton with Kris & Megg for the Indigo Girls concert! We bought matching tank tops & wore them hiking the next morning. Every person we saw commented on them and asked if we were in some kind of club!  Megg's Gatsby Party! Hiking in Wompatuck w/ Megg now that she's back from Ireland. Shopping at Ollie's with Mom, Trish and Theresa. It's very similar to Building 19 which is an old-school New England favorite for bargain shopping. Watching Aila dance in the Cabaret show and Hattie (age 4) cheering her on (and having to stop her from dancing too much in the audience). I also got to see Eme for the first time since they got back from Ireland.  Mom's eBay New England Seller's Meet Up Group met for the first time since Covid this week! Had fun catching up with her crew. Check out their Facebook group here. Quote of the Week Yet occasionally we discover in the folds of an old handkerchief a shell or insignificant stone that had once embodied our happiest of afternoons. –PATTI SMITH 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.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 237 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photos, please check out my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/237    This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Shawl Design  I finished up the sample for a new shawl design using a 150g skein of fingering weight from  agirlandherwool in the On the Boardwalk. I lost at yarn chicken andended up finding another similar colorway in leftovers bin. I think it was Queen City Pigskin Colorway- the Huddle is Real.  The finished shawl weighs 160 grams 676.8 meters for Stash Dash Tiles for Miles Blanket Pattern: Tiles for Miles Crochet Baby Blanket by Yarnspirations. Free crochet pattern available on the Yarnspirations website Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted. Mint for MC. Many colors of greens, blues and grays for Contrast Colors. Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 586 grams 1172.0 meters for Stash Dash Scrappy Europe Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Double Dog Dare Colorway, Paton's Kroy FX in the Geranium Colors Colorway and other fingering weight leftovers.  Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)  Leftovers from Megg's Socks that I knit and left in Ireland in May and Marta's socks that I knit in Scotland and Spain and leftt behind for Marta.  Cate's Clasp Weft join- check out this video on my YouTube Channel for the tutorial. My Ravelry Project Page 60 grams. 238.8 meters for Stash Dash On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Spinning Malabrigo Nube Roving.113g combed top Merino wool. Colorway: 870 Candombe. 1 bobbin full. Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving. Colorway: Delft Heather (100 grams) 100% Peruvian Highland Wool.  Uneek Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Uneek Sock Yarn. Colorway 25- Xmas Limited Edition. 2 cakes 220 yards/200 meters each.  Ravelry Project Page 1st sock done. 2nd is beyond the heel Tweed Tie Pattern: Tweed Tie by Jem Weston- 4 GBP (around $5 US)  Needles: US 2. (2.75) for body, US 3 (3.25 mm) for cast-on Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in the Flagstone Heather colorway. My Ravelry Project Page Omitting all increases//decreases to keep the bottom at the end of the tie flat not pointed.  Modification: for the last stitch of each row, I am slipping purlwise with the yarn in front for a neater edge.   Recollection Blanket Pattern: Recollection by Deanne Ramsay ($6 crochet pattern available on Ravelry & Etsy– written in both US & UK Crochet terms) Yarn: Various full skeins and 20+ gram fingering weight yarn stash. Hook: J (6.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cast on with US K. It was still a little too tight but it works. Body done in a US J (6.0 mm) Holding all yarn triple. Clusters of treble crochet. Scrappy Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps Ravelry Project Page Planned for 20 columns total. 11 or 13 hexis depending on the column.  SCing them together with 2 strands like I am for the hexagons themselves. A great way to use up very small scraps because I only ever seam 3 sides together.      From the Armchair How the WILD EFFECT Turned Me into a Hiker at 69: An Appalachian Trail Adventure by Jane E. Congdon. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Grandma Gatewood's Walk by Ben Montgomery. 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. In My Travels Camping at On the Saco Campground in Fryeburg ME  2 days paddling. 9 miles each day Thurs night went to Saco River Brewing then to the restaurant next door. Living my best life sleeping my hammock tent. Trash collecting.  KAL News #SplashPadParty22 Link to the 2022 Splash Pad Party Rules.docx Participant Sign Up- 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 Check out the Splash Pad Exclusive Items here Enter your FOs using this Splash Pad Summer Celebration Form to be eligible for prizes (not a Ravelry link). View all the Entries and the Leaderboard here -> Splash Pad Party Player Stats Need help with an entry submission? -> Splash Pad Support Request Form Questions- check out this Ravelry Thread or email Jen. Stats: 155 players entered 1022 projects finished & entered 424 used around 50g 357 used around 100g 189 projects used around 200g! 52 used around 150g 10 Pro Shop Sponsors 17 Snack Shack Sponsors 2,268 Sponsor Products used in the creation of the 1022 FOs 33 Participation Prizes 30 Final Prizes Thank you to Wendy and Jen!!!!! Tune in to hear if you're one of our end of the summer winners! I will email all winners within a week of this recording. Events Summer Bingo hosted by Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to Instagram or Ravelry Summer Sock Camp hosted by Kay of The Crazy Sock Lady YouTube Channel. The KAL runs 5/28/22 – 8/31/22 this year! Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Summer Spin In. June 1-September 5th. Find their Ravelry Group thread here. #SummerSpinIn2022 Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) will be hosted on Discord again and will be from May 27th-end of August. Discord link: knit girllls discord Jen's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc. I've added 2,087.6 meters since last episode!!! Jasmin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc On a Happy Note My friend Laura visited during the first weekend in August. Celebrated her birthday. She, Mom and I saw The Neil Diamond Musical; A Beautiful Noise in Boston. Second hand shopping. I bought a beautiful cedar entertainment center. Dan, Laura, Aila and I all had sleepovers at Mom & Dad's. Pool time, ice cream and penny drop.  The Rowans are home from Ireland! Tuesday August 9 we celebrated Mom & Hattie's half birthdays at the beach. Camping! Sunday- pooltime and dinner with Mom, Dad and my brother, Jeff. Quote of the Week For nothing is fixed, forever and forever and forever, it is not fixed; the earth is always shifting, the light is always changing, the sea does not cease to grind down rock.–JAMES BALDWIN 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.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 236 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes with photo check out my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolen Women Splash Pad Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers 80/20 SW Merino/Nylon Blend. Colorway: Into the Deep Ravelry Project Page 219.6 meters for Stash Dash 4 Crocheted Jar Cozies Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up in various colors Hook: G (4.25) for bottom and F (3.75 mm) for the sides Patterns: some are a take off on my Ball Band with a Twist pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts Rainbow Ball Band with a Twist- Ravelry Project Page. 38.5 meters Improv Cluster Cozy- Ravelry Project Page. 35.4 meters  Teal Vanicream Cozy- Ravelry Project Page. 40.7 meters Gray Vanicream Cozy- Ravelry Project Page. 41.6 meters Rabbit in a Carrot Sleeping Bag #2 Pattern: Rabbit in a Carrot Sleeping Bag by Laura Sutcliffe (2 GBP crochet pattern) $2.70 US  Hook: 2.75 mm (C) for bunny & 3.25 mm (D) for sleeping bag Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted- gray, white, pink, orange and green colors Made one in February 2020 for my niece Hattie's 2nd birthday. This is for Gabriella's 2nd birthday  Stuffing: mostly used the cotton that comes at the top of a new bottle of pills/OTC medicine. 84 meters for Stash Dash    On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Malabrigo Nube Roving 113g combed top Merino wool Colorway: 870 Candombe Have at least 2. Maybe 3 of these.  Purples, pinks, dusty pumpkin/mustard.  Pre-drafting really helps. Uneek Christmas Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Uneek Sock Yarn. Colorway 25- Xmas Limited Edition. 2 cakes 220 yards/200 meters each.  Ravelry Project Page Recollection Blanket Pattern: Recollection by Deanne Ramsay ($6 crochet pattern available on Ravelry & Etsy– written in both US & UK Crochet terms) Yarn: Various Fingering Weight Yarns from stash held triple. Yarns include (but not limited to)- Legacy Fiber Artz, Yarnable, Goosey Fibers, Knitters Brewing Company, Cascade, Knit Picks Felici. Hook: J (6.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Changed color plan- after purchasing new pillows for our couch. Pinks, peach, orange, yellow. bits of tan and purple. Blanket is 56 inches wide (not including the fringe).  Shawl Design  Sideways shawl design that I had to rip back to center (after finishing the increases) because I wasn't happy with how decreases are laying. Figured out what I needed to fix. Ripped back a lot, finally got back to virgin yarn again. Scrappy Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps Ravelry Project Page Mapped out gradation plan in Excel. Need:- 132 dark gray & 128 light gray. Completed: 203 of 260  Tiles for Miles Blanket Pattern: Tiles for Miles Crochet Baby Blanket by Yarnspirations. Free crochet pattern available on the Yarnspirations website Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted. Mint for MC. Many colors of greens, blues and grays for Contrast Colors. Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page From the Armchair Unlost by Gail Muller. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Pharr Davis. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link. A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Take a Hike: A Long walk on the Appalachian Trail by Tim Hewitt. 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. KAL News #SplashPadParty22 Link to the 2022 Splash Pad Party Rules.docx Participant Sign Up- 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 Check out the Splash Pad Exclusive Items here Enter your FOs using this Splash Pad Summer Celebration Form to be eligible for prizes (not a Ravelry link). View all the Entries and the Leaderboard here -> Splash Pad Party Player Stats Need help with an entry submission? -> Splash Pad Support Request Form Questions- check out this Ravelry Thread or email Jen. All projects must be finished by the end of the day (your time) on Sunday July 31, 2022). All entries must be submitted via the Summer Celebration Form by Friday 8/5/22. 823 projects entered so far!3,404 entries for prizes!! Will announce winners of our final prizes in Episode 237!  Events Summer Bingo hosted by Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to Instagram or Ravelry Summer Sock Camp hosted by Kay of The Crazy Sock Lady YouTube Channel. The KAL runs 5/28/22 – 8/31/22 this year! Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Summer Spin In. June 1-September 5th. Find their Ravelry Group thread here. #SummerSpinIn2022 Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) will be hosted on Discord again and will be from May 27th-end of August. Discord link: knit girllls discord Tune in to hear if Jen or Jasmin is currently in the lead! Jen's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc Jasmin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc Ask Me Anything Mazzygirl1- How is your sweet Mom doing? Pebblesgirlcrafts- This isn't podcast related but would ever do a sock drawer tour on YouTube? Genna-with-a-Gee- What are your favorite sources of crafting inspiration? Crafts, YouTube etc?YouTube Channels: Legacy Fiber Artz, Knitty Natty, Earthtones Girl, Stitching the High Notes.Scrolling Instagram. Photos in Ravelry Chat Thread.  On a Happy Note Visit with Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz & Sharon from Knit Style Yarns 90 min massage was great even though it left my calves with polka dot bruises Beachside drinks and dinner with my bestie Kris, my mom and hers.  Not so happy about wrist pain that lasted for about 4 days but it passed quickly. Furniture shopping with Mom. First night out we got a bookcase about 27 baskets for me. I took Friday off of work, and we did some more furniture shopping. I went to the Keith Urban Concert with the fam including a few of our cousins, followed by family sleepover at Mom & Dads that turned into two  90+ degree pool days. Floating. Diving contests. Penny drop (if you want to play this game with your family consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for purchase) Cardio jazz class with my girlfriends. Being eligible to donate blood again- 1 year after treatment from Lyme disease ended. Going to the Red Sox/Gaurdians Game for the David Ortiz Hall of Fame Induction Celebration.    Quote of the Week I believe one thing; that today is yesterday and tomorrow is today and you can't stop.  -Martha Graham 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.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 235 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 KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Felici Socks (2 finished) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Desert Rose (Ravelry Page), Bayou Colorway (Ravelry Page)  Bayou (greens and grays). 292.5 meters (10.5 inch foot and leg) Desert Rose- (pinks, purple, dusty mustard/orange).  230.8 meters (8-9 in leg and 9.5 inch foot) Marled Felici Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website)  Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in White held double with Knit Picks Felici in the Bookshop, Rustic Cabin & Friendly Skies colorways Hooks: 5.5mm (J) for the body  6 skeins Felici + 12g of another to finish border. 634g of Brava worsted. Border: sc around. hdc around. hdc through 3rd loop around.  32 inches wide x 48 inches long. 2,505 Meters for Stash Dash Mom's Breezy Cover-Up Pattern: Easy Breezy Swim Cover by Megan Shaimes (free on the Meg Made with Love Blog or ad-free for $3.50 on Etsy). Yarn: Wool & The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton in the Turquoise Waters Colorway (~8.4 skeins used) Hook: F (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Knit i-cord for belt. 3 sts with US 8 DPNs. 1195.6 meters for Stash Dash On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Malabrigo Nube Roving 113g combed top Merino wool Colorway: 870 Candombe Pre-drafting really helps. darkest dye sections are usually the most condensed.  Scrappy Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps Ravelry Project Page *7/14 update- 99 light gray. 80 dark gray- 179 total (of 260)- 81 left Woolen Women Splash Pad Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers 80/20 SW Merino/Nylon Blend. Colorway: Into the Deep Ravelry Project Page Cast on Sunday July 10th beginning of Knitty Natty's Sock Week. Check out her YouTube Channel if you haven't already Finished heel on Wednesday. Into the foot on Thursday. You can still get your official logo bag and sock set on the Woolen Women Website Brainstorming Pattern: Recollection by Deanne Ramsay. Ravelry Link to Pattern. Blog Link. $6 US “Designed to utilise all those leftovers that seem too small to be useful, but too precious to throw away, this blanket can be made in any size and with any yarn weight.Use your chosen  From the Armchair This Is My Brain In Love by I.W. Gregorio 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 A lady asked what I was knitting during the opening act of The Chicks concert. She said she's an avid knitter too. Helped a new hat knitter find needles in Michaels  I received a text from my friend Laura's pilates client, David, of his bright Felici Socks in his work pants/shoes in a conference room in summer.  KAL News #SplashPadParty22 Link to the 2022 Splash Pad Party Rules.docx Participant Sign Up- 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 Check out the Splash Pad Exclusive Items here Enter your FOs using this Splash Pad Summer Celebration Form to be eligible for prizes (not a Ravelry link). View all the Entries and the Leaderboard here -> Splash Pad Party Player Stats Need help with an entry submission? -> Splash Pad Support Request Form Questions- check out this Ravelry Thread or email Jen. Events Summer Bingo hosted by Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to Instagram or Ravelry Sock Week with Knitty Natty. July 10-17th. I'll be co-hosted an event with Natalie on Tuesday July 12th at 8p Eastern! If you paid for the option that includes this -you can watch the replay!  Summer Sock Camp hosted by Kay of The Crazy Sock Lady YouTube Channel. The KAL runs 5/28/22 – 8/31/22 this year! Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Summer Spin In. June 1-September 5th. Find their Ravelry Group thread here. #SummerSpinIn2022 Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) will be hosted on Discord again and will be from May 27th-end of August. Discord link: knit girllls discord Jen's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc Jasmin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc Queue the Duck Boats  The New York Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY will be held October 15 & 16, 2022 Life in Focus I reviewed my: Word of the Year: Pause Primary Goals: Move your body 4 days a week. Any movement for 15 minutes or more counts.  January: 19 workouts/4 weeks= 4.75 times per week. February: 12 workouts/ 4 weeks= 3 per week March: 13 workouts April: 13 workouts May: 8 workouts June- 21 workouts 86= divide by 26 weeks of the years- 3.3  Say Yes to time spent with Mom – that's going well! Journaling. Major fail on journal except for tracking mom's important health details, taking as many photos as I can, and doing my 1 line a day journal. Ask Me Anything Val asked if I'd seen any interesting wildlife on my walks lately. We have a new fawn in the yard. The hawks are especially loud! I found some interesting information on the Mass Audubon website. I think the ones near us are the Red-tailed hawks. On a Happy Note Laura's visit. Pool day. Heidi's for ice cream. Consignment shopping- where we scored, clothes, jewelry and a new/old mirror for our guest room which Dan hung this week.  Zero Refills No waste store in Cohasset, MA. Laura left Sunday of July 4th weekend. Dan and I worked around house Monday morning then enjoy the pool in the afternoon & dinner with fresh local corn with Mom and Dad.  The Chicks concert with Mom, Dad, Jeff and Riley- tailgaiting, sneaking in my knitting & singing our lungs out!  Trish's 50th birthday at the Japanese Hibachi and pool day. Dinner and pool night with Mom, Dad and Millie. Millie and I picked wild blueberries. I found necklaces that say Fearless for Mom, Riley, Millie and Me.  Quote of the Week One discovers the light in darkness, that is what darkness is for; but everything in our lives depends on how we bear the light. –JAMES BALDWIN 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.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 234 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 Some Years Later Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Love Letters Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Mountain Tweed BFL in the Love Letters Colorway Ravelry Project Page Meters for Stash Dash= 232.6 Blue/Green/Yellow 3 ply handspun Three Waters farm Fiber- Forested Hills Colorway (blues & greens). Three Waters Farm Corriedale- pulled out the blues/greens and yellows pulled from the Quintessence colorway.  Rhapsody Fiber Arts- 2oz 50% Angora/50% merino no colorway- lighter blue.   Ravelry Project Page Meters for Stash Dash= 464  Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website)  Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in the Peacock colorway (Main), Brava in the Dove Heather Colorway (gray), and Craft Smart Value Yarn in the Neon Yellow Colorway Hooks: 5.5mm (J) for the cast on & 6.0mm (I) for the body I wanted a bobble edging (inspired by this blanket). I used this free blog tutorial for the bobble border. Ravelry Project Page Stash Dash Meters- 1,095.2 Psychedelic Sunset Felici Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Psychedelic Rainbow Colorway Ravelry Page Stash Dash Meters: 252.7 On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Shawl Design  Yarn: 150g skein of fingering weight from  agirlandherwool in the On the Boardwalk. Pattern: in progress  Update: I am not happy with how decreases are laying on the decrease side so I'll rip back and redo. Felici Socks (3 in progress)  Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Baker Street Colorway (Ravelry Page), Desert Rose (Ravelry Page), Bayou Colorway (Ravelry Page)  Scrappy Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps Ravelry Project Page 162 done of 260= 62% done.  Malabrigo Nube Roving- Spinning Project 113g combed top Merino wool Colorway: 870 Candombe Marled Felici Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website)  Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in White held double with Knit Picks Felici in the Bookshop, Rustic Cabin & Friendly Skies colorways Hooks: 5.5mm (J) for the body  Ravelry Project Page Brainstorming Acquiring 2 bags of yarn from a friend moving on from knitting into quilting. Not sure what I can make out of her stash, but very much looking forward to giving that a go.  I have all sorts of blanket mojo. If you do too, check out some of these charities excepting donations. Project Linus MA Warm Up America Knots of Love From the Armchair The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth. 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. Some Years Later I crocheted in 2018. Check out my Ravelry Project Page here. Pattern is the Easy Breezy Swim Cover by Megan Shaimes (free on the Meg Made with Love Blog or ad-free for $3.50 on Etsy). Knitting in Passing Millie called me to re-learn the purl but she knew how to do it after all. While waiting for a train, a lady sat down and asked if this was the knitting bench. She pulled out a lime green dish cloth she brought with her to knit on while waiting for an appointment. As I was getting off train the other day, a man asked when I was done crocheting what was my project going to be. He said he looked forward to seeing my progress if he sees me again.  KAL News #SplashPadParty22 Link to the 2022 Splash Pad Party Rules.docx Participant Sign Up- 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 Check out the Splash Pad Exclusive Items here Enter your FOs using this Splash Pad Summer Celebration Form to be eligible for prizes (not a Ravelry link). View all the Entries and the Leaderboard here -> Splash Pad Party Player Stats Need help with an entry submission? -> Splash Pad Support Request Form Questions- check out this Ravelry Thread or email Jen. Tune in to hear if you won a June Participation Prize! Events Summer Bingo hosted by Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2021 to Instagram or Ravelry Sock Week with Knitty Natty. July 10-17th. I'll be co-hosting an event with Natalie on Tuesday July 12th at 8p Eastern! Summer Sock Camp hosted by Kay of The Crazy Sock Lady YouTube Channel. The KAL runs 5/28/22 – 8/31/22 this year! Woolen Women Fibers Rock It Tee KAL. Check out this post on Instagram for details. Runs May 7-July 30th. Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Summer Spin In. June 1-September 5th. Find their Ravelry Group thread here. #SummerSpinIn2022 Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) will be hosted on Discord again and will be from May 27th-end of August. Discord link: knit girllls discord Stash Dash Update: Jen's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc Jasmin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc Jasmin is 1700 meters ahead, but we still have 2 full months! I am planning to go to Rhinebeck and look forward to the satisfcation of having her hand over our Sash! Life in Focus Furious about the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe versus Wade? Check out this website Action For All (choice.crd.co). It is really easy to navigate website that gives options for where to donate, volunteer, protest, and to find access to healthcare including abortion including region specific links.  I also invite you to check out the Earbuds Collective recommendations for podcasts on the topic of Abortion. On a Happy Note Dancing in the 40th Anniversary Recital & a fun after party. Millie's impromptu sleepover. pancakes and hike before heading to dad's for Father's Day Father's Day- too cold for a pool day, but we had fun inside playing games. Carly's bridal shower Riley graduated 8th grade!. Pool Day with Mom's eBay friends + a few of our friends too. Quote of the Week Beauty is as much about how and whether you look as what you see. –JOHN GREEN Thank you for tuning in! 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.

Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Pumpkin Patch colorway (October Yarnable Subscription Box Colorway). Click here for my YouTube Unboxing Video. Ravelry Project Page 264.0 meters for Stash Dash Curious about Yarnable? Consider checking out my Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link. Use Coupon Code BOSTONJEN for $5 off your first box. Don't forget- Yarnable/Hypnotic Yarn is a Snack Shack Sponsor Mr. Fezziwig Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Corriedale Sock in the Mr. Fezziwig Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) My Ravelry Project Page  238.0 meters for Stash Dash Rainbow Crochet Crop Pattern: 100% improvised. Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up. Colors: Ecru, Red, Orange, Sunflower, Lime, Aqua, Lilac and Raspberry Hook: E (3.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 482 g used. 719.7 meters for Stash Dash.  3 ply yarn in Blues & Greens Wool of the Andes Unspun Roving. Colorway: Delft Heather (100 grams) 100% Peruvian Highland Wool.  Malabrigo Nube. 113 grames Combed Top 100% Merino Wool in Colorway 809 Solis.   Rhapsody Fiber Arts- 2oz 50% Angora/50% merino no colorway- lighter blues. This 3 ply skein is 31 inches long from end to end, or 62 inches per wrap of the noddy noddy. 106 wraps= 6,572 inches or 166.9 meters for Stash Dash (because the fiber went through the orifice 4 times) On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Shawl Design  I shared some preliminary details about a new design idea using a 150g skein of fingering weight from  agirlandherwool in the On the Boardwalk colorway. Meggsie/Marta Scrappy Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks FX in the Geranium Colors Colorway (leftover from Marta's Socks) & Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Double Dog Dare Colorway (leftover from Meggsie's socks) + also added yarn from Aila's dance socks. Ravelry Project Page Love Letters Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Mountain Tweed BFL in the Love Letters Colorway Ravelry Project Page Felici Socks (4 in progress)  Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Baker Street Colorway (Ravelry Page), Desert Rose (Ravelry Page), Bayou Colorway (Ravelry Page) Psychedelic Rainbow (Ravelry Page- used a Lemonade Shop yarn for heel)  Scrappy Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Hawthorne Marl Sock Lab in the Grey White Marl Colorway, Patons Kroy in the Gentry Colorway + fingering weight scraps Ravelry Project Page As of 6/14: 95 light gray, 27 dark gray – 112 total Brainstorming Stash Dash Planning I'm brainstorming baby blanket options Snuggle Bean Blanket by Little Duck Crochet available on Etsy & Ravelry Link ($5 US) Abacus Blanket by Susan Carlson available on LoveCrafts & Ravelry & Etsy ($6 US) or maybe a simple corner to corner (C2C) crochet blanket? From the Armchair Hooked and Booked podcast with AJ of KJKrochet, South Africa Crochet Conversations Inez and Mell from Singapore Heard about both of these from the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Podcast. Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. 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 Kris' Felici sock (Ravelry Project Page) blew out after just more than a year but keep in mind that Kris wears her socks daily from October- May and teaches dance in them. In My Travels I shared some stories about my recent trip to Ireland, Scotland and Spain. Patrons, don't forget to check out the Patreon feed for blog posts, photos and a Google Album of my trip pictures. KAL News #SplashPadParty22 Link to the 2022 Splash Pad Party Rules.docx Participant Sign Up- 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 Check out the Splash Pad Exclusive Items here Enter your FOs using this Splash Pad Summer Celebration Form to be eligible for prizes (not a Ravelry link). View all the Entries and the Leaderboard here -> Splash Pad Party Player Stats Need help with an entry submission? -> Splash Pad Support Request Form Questions- check out this Ravelry Thread or email Jen. On this episode I talked about: Thanks to everyone who joined our May 30th Kick Off. Thursday June 23rd at 8p Eastern we're doing another Zoom hangout for Patrons at the$5 level and up. Check out the details here. Splash Pad '22 logo bags are available from Woolen Women Fibers. Check out their knit kits here or sock sets here.   Events Sock Week with Knitty Natty. July 10-17th. I'll be co-hosting an event with Natalie on Tuesday July 12th at 8p Eastern! Summer Sock Camp hosted by Kay of The Crazy Sock Lady YouTube Channel. The KAL runs 5/28/22 – 8/31/22 this year! Irocknitters KAL hosted by Cori (Irocknits Designs, also a Splash Pad Sponsor). Check out this post in her Ravelry Group. KAL runs from April 25th through June 30, 2022. Woolen Women Fibers Rock It Tee KAL. Check out this post on Instagram for details. Runs May 7-July 30th. Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Summer Spin In. June 1-September 5th. Find their Ravelry Group thread here. #SummerSpinIn2022 Stash Dash (Hosted by The Knit Girllls) will be hosted on Discord again and will be from May 27th-end of August. Discord link: knit girllls discord Stash Dash Update: Jen's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc Jasmin's Stash Dash Spreadsheet Tracker- Google Doc On a Happy Note Girls weekend with Kris and Laura. Got a cool embroidered art piece for our guest room which Mom and Dad got me for my birthday. Birthday celebrations. Friday- kayaking with Mom, Dad and Dan. Beer out on the sandbar, local brewery, then ice cream and dinner with RGM. Sleepover at Mom's. Pool day, lobsters. Kids bouncing on air mattress. Fake out with a small ice cream cake- which I have VERY strong feelings about. Kara's kids- Emelie and Teddy. Em asked me if she could lick my cake. I thought she said Look AT my cake and I said SURE! Quote of the Week One does not ‘find oneself' by pursuing one's self, but on the contrary by pursuing something else and learning through some discipline or routine (even the routine of making beds) who one is and wants to be. –May Sarton 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.

This week's episode is sponsored by:       Presented by Ancient Arts Yarn, Edmonton Fibre Frolic is Edmonton's premier yarn and fibre festival. We connect fibre enthusiasts - makers, creators, teachers, learners – everyone sharing a love for all things fibre, yarn, and textiles. Join us May 28, 2022 and let us help you discover the wealth of luxury in your yarn habit.  Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices   Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!   On the Needles: (1:40) Genevieve wound Always Be Kind Yarn, Inclusive Pride Stripes, with a yellow mini skein for Gigi Gigi cast on the yarn Genevieve wound for tube socks for Genevieve Jasmin finished Fatimah Hinds's “Not too Tart” hat for her Unconventional Test Knit in Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio sock in “Sandy Point”. Gigi Finished a pair of meilenweit socks for Andrew. Genevieve wound Lady Dye Yarns, Observant Queen Genevieve wound Lady Dye, Pumpkin Jasmin is crocheting the XY scarf Jasmin mentions the 19th Amendment kit from Lady Dye Yarns. Gigi is working on the Elton cardigan,, super wash merino, from Neighborhood Fiber Co. Jasmin is almost done with the body of the Bobbi Top by Gavriella Treminio in Oink Pigments Linen/Silk DK “Guild” Gigi socks for Andrew. Meilenweit (not self knitting) Jasmin worked on the Humo Amargo cardigan in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “Burst” Genevieve requested a top out of slime green microfiber ribbon from Tess Yarns Gigi picked up leftover blanket Gigi knit a preemie hat out of leftover Patons Kroy. Finished, and started another one    In Stitches:( 14:07) Gigi: wearing A- line skirt from clothing construction class that I made for Jasmin, and Klapperlatschen  Genevieve wore her Coronation Cardigan, Cowl neck cardigan, and her Musselburg Hat   Events:(16:45) Jasmin & Lady Dye Diane are co-hosting a KAL! The Sea Glass Pullover (in DK). Pushed back to June 20 . Make up book? Stash Dash has started! May 27 - End of August #MeMadeMay STITCHES SoCal in Pasadena! Maybe Rhinebeck? Probably Rhinebeck   Mother Knows Best:(21:15) Grieve today, action tomorrow. Resist Bot LINK Link to message for Resist Bot Google doc   When Knitting Attacks:(28:36) Knitting in public, Olden Days Knitting!   Knits in Space:(31:41) Gilded Age Podcast : Opening sequence: handmade silk flowers.   Book : The Fabric of civilization ; How textiles made the world , By Virginia Postrel Neolithic Revolution 12 000 years ago,  asmin liked  Prairie Lotus    And Sew On:(40:06) Gigi's progress on wrap dress Vogue 8646 Team trace: retraced pattern in size 6 

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 215 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website by clicking here.  This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: AdoreKnit Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: Charlie, Candy, Theresa, Luanne and Beth! Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Chubby Elephant Pattern: Chubby Elephant by Spin a Yarn Crochet (free option or $2.50 US) Yarn: Bernat Velvet in Misty Gray & Bernat Crushed Velvet in Toasted Plums Hook: D (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page 168.5 meters Solid Granny Square Blanket 2021 Edition Yarn: fingering weight scraps Hook: D (3.25mm) Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia- Find this pattern on Ravelry or directly on the Lullaby Lodge website My Ravelry Project Page I ripped out the color squares I could salvage from last summer's blanket and made some new ones too. Single crocheted the squares together and added border with Knit Picks Stroll in gray.  1816 meters Imaginarium Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Imaginarium Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan My Ravelry Project Page 253.8 meters Candy Color Socks Yarn: Regia 4 ply in Colorway 01160 Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Self striping/self patterning Christmas colors. CO 60 sts. 2×2 rib. down to 56 after heel. 210 meters Magic Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Magic Stripes colorway & Patons Kroy in the Coal colorway (black) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page 267 meters Scrappy Shawl (design prototype: will share more details in the months to come)- 710 meters of sock yarn scraps. Wild Plum Merino Spin Fiber Addict Designs: 100% Merino, Commercial Combed Roving, 4 oz. Wild Plum Colorway Spinning on my Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel My Ravelry Page 3 ply 252 yards /230 meters. 100g. Not as thick as I had hoped I could do, but its more like a DK than a sport, so I was at least moderately successful. Plumped up beautifully in washing.  924.2 meters for Stash Dash Granny Stripe Blanket Pattern: Granny Stripe by Lucy of Attic 24. Click here for Ravelry Link or Click here for Website. Free crochet pattern.  Hook L (8.0 mm) Yarn: Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton in Almond, Macadamia, Pistachio, Dusty Blue and Blueberry. Ravelry Project Page Foundation row- 56 chains.  Edging- first round done using granny cluster on long edges as described in pattern. hdc around in Macadamia & then a sc round in blue and a picot edge in brown. 7.56 skeins- 710.2 meters V Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern: Baby Blanket by Annemarie Benthem (free pattern on LoveCrafts).  Hooks: L (8.0 mm) to chain/set-up and J (6.0 mm) for body.  Yarn: Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton in Almond, Macadamia, Pistachio, Dusty Blue and Blueberry. My Ravelry Project Page Chained 79. 25 Vs.  Edge= 2 rounds sc.  642.9 meters Stash Dash Total as of 8/30/21: 15,392 meters. Brainstorming Pink Moon by This.Bird.Knits. Check out the pattern using this Ravelry Link or Website link. ($8 knitting pattern). I pulled out Pigskin '21 sponsor products. 2 WoolensandNosh self striping plus some from FIbernymph Dye Works, Mint Rain and agirlandherwool. And lots of bags too of course. Pigskin '21 Sponsor Patterns Bundle on Ravelry– 1005 patterns to choose from! From the Armchair The UnHoneymooners by Christina Lauren. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link.  Nomadland by Jessica Bruder. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop Affiliate Link.  Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave. Amazon Affiliate Link. Bookshop 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. In My Travels Checked out a brewery up in NH- Hobb's Brewing Tap Room on Rt 16 in Ossippi, NH Played dice game: Quixx- Amazon Associate Link We did taste tests of whoopie pies (vanilla versus chocolate filling) and Jax cheese puffs vs. Cheese Doodles cheese curls – helped me get a second bingo for the Craft, Cook, Read Repeat Podcast Summer Bingo event.  We helped move some things out of Gayle's Camp as she closes up to move. I was thrilled to take this beautiful embroidery piece that Gayle made home with me. KAL News Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21 Important Links: Official Rules (Google Doc) Register to Play! (Google Form) Points Tally Form (Google Form) Sponsor List (Google Doc) Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com) Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon) Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they're posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon) Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using #DCSPigskinEndZoneDance Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet) Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form) Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread. Virtual Kick Off Schedule Events Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– September 9-12, 2021. October 7-10, 2021. November 11-14, 2021 NY Sheep & Wool (AKA Rhinebeck): October 17 & 18, 2021 Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Contest, News & Notes I will be releasing a new bulky weight hat pattern coming out in September. Sign up for my email newsletter list!  Michele at WoolensandNosh is offering kits for Millie Margaret Shawl.  Keep an eye out for Queen City Yarn who will be offering DK hat kits for some of my patterns.  On a Happy Note Running is going really well!  I saw not one but 2 bucks in a nearby yard! Dan and I did a big basement clean out and Savers donation run. My friend Laura came for her first visit since Covid. Antiquing overload! Getting texts from my SIL with cute photos of our niece Gabriella playing with the teddy I made for her birthday and the Baby Yoda I made her for Christmas. August Zoom with Patrons! So much fun.  Pool night at my parents with my brother's kids and my mom's friend Trish. Silliness with Snapchat filters. Dan and I had a blast at Camp. A great kick off to my vacation. Quote of the Week “Make your heart like a lake with a calm, still surface and great depths of kindness.”- Lao Tzu 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 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.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 214 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here.  This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gabriella's Velvet Bear Pattern: Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear by Sarah Zimmerman- available on Yarnspirations website. Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the  Misty Gray Colorway Hook: G (4.0 mm) My Ravelry Project Page 111.1 meters Summer Vibes Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Summer Vibes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Check out my June Yarnable Unboxing & July Yarnable Unboxing Videos on YouTube. Yarnable will likely open again to new subscribers in August 2021. Considering subscribing? Please consider using my Affiliate Link. Get $5 off with coupon code BOSTONJEN. I love the Bomb Pop progress keeper from Clay Canon that came with the kit. 272 meters Millie Margaret (Worsted Version) Pattern: Millie Margaret Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde Yarn: Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Chelsea Colorway & Knit Picks Twill in the Sea Salt Heather Colorway Needles: US 10 (6.0 mm) Knit Picks Affiliate Link Ravelry Project Page 489.8 meters Stash Dash total to date:  9,647 meters. Check out my Stash Dash 2021 Spreadsheet . You can also check out: Jasmin's Stash Dash 2021 Spreadsheet On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Solid Granny Square Blanket 2021 Edition Yarn: fingering weight scraps Hook: D (3.25mm) Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia- Find this pattern on Ravelry or directly on the Lullaby Lodge website My Ravelry Project Page I ripped out the color squares I could salvage from last summer's blanket and made some new ones too. Imaginarium Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Imaginarium Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan My Ravelry Project Page Magic Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Magic Stripes colorway & Patons Kroy in the Coal colorway (black) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: omg Ravelry Project Page Wild Plum Merino Spin Fiber Addict Designs: 100% Merino, Commercial Combed Roving, 4 oz. Wild Plum Colorway Spinning on my Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel My Ravelry Page Chubby Elephant Pattern: Chubby Elephant by Spin a Yarn Crochet (free option or $2.50 US) Yarn: Bernat Velvet in Misty Gray & Bernat Crushed Velvet in Toasted Plums Hook: D (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page From the Armchair My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite Finished 7/28 Amazon Affiliate Link.  Bookshop Affiliate Link. Super Host by Kate Russo. Amazon Affiliate Link.  Bookshop Affiliate Link The Salt Path by Raynor Winn finished 8/8. Amazon Affiliate Link.  Bookshop Affiliate Link The Wild Silence by Raynor Winn. Amazon Affiliate Link.  Bookshop 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 dabbled in watercolor using a kit from Let's Make Art, a gift from my bestie. I worked on the Holiday Wreath using this kit. I have a Giraffe kit but haven't started it just yet. Knitting in Passing I went to a yoga class with one of my favorite instructors, Heather, at Webbs Pro Fitness. After class she pulled me aside to tell me she'd taken up knitting to make some baby hats and had moved on to Christmas stockings! We had a lovely chat!  KAL News Splash Pad Winners Announced  Pigskin Party '21: Official Hashtag: #DCSPigskinParty21 Important Links: Official Rules (Google Doc) Register to Play! (Google Form) Points Tally Form (Google Form) Sponsor List (Google Doc)- keep checking back.  Questions: Ask in the Ravelry Thread or email Jen (downcellarstudio @ gmail.com) Prizes- see details in this Ravelry Thread Coupon Codes: find details in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon) Pro Shop Sponsor Exclusive Items: find details as they're posted in this Ravelry Thread or on my website (coming soon) Use the Points Tally form for official entry but celebrate with everyone in the End Zone Dance Ravelry Thread and using #DCSPigskinEndZoneDance Check out your standings (and others') on the Players Stats Sheet (Google Sheet- COMING SOON) Fumble your entry on the Points Tally form? Use this Support Form (Google Form) Pre-Game Chatter on Ravelry can be found in this Thread. Important Updates this episode: Pigskin Prep Come get Registered! Please review the Rules, even if you play every year. We've tweaked a few things. Check out the Sponsor list linked above. We are doing Teams again this year. The overwhelming feedback from last year is that you really enjoyed the smaller community found within those teams, so we're excited to bring those back. You will be assigned your team on September 1st (if you register before then), so we'd really like to get most folks signed up before then (if possible). So please spread the word. Finish those WIPs.  Considering joining the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! We'll be doing monthly Zooms during the Pigskin and have one scheduled for later in August that you can join if you get in at the $5/mo level.  Plus you'll have access to my private IG feed and so much more. Save the Dates- Sept 10+11 for Kick off fun!  Events Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast with Monica and Cortney- Summer Bingo starts end of May. Check out their website #CCRRsummerbingo2021 Bingo card can be found saved to Stories Highlights in their Instagram account. Knit Girllls Stash Dash May 28-August 31. Check out their website for more details.   They will be hosting the event on Discord this year. Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– July 15-18. September 9-12, 2021. October 7-10, 2021. November 11-14, 2021 NY Sheep & Wool (AKA Rhinebeck): October 17 & 18, 2021 Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Contest, News & Notes Check out my new patterns- the Millie Margaret Shawl- available for fingering weight and worsted weight yarn. Fingering pattern- Ravelry link Worsted pattern- Ravelry link This pattern has been tech edited & test knit so you can knit on with confidence, but if you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to message me. Pattern also contains a link to a video tutorial that shows how to do the slipped stitch technique used in this pattern. Patterns will be available for $7 each. Email subscribers get the best discount so check your inbox if you want to get both of these patterns. Intro Deals: Get both patterns for $6 on Ravelry through 8/22 using code "millie." Want just 1 pattern? Get 40% off with code "niece," also good through 8/22. Get your pattern now. Let me know if you need help picking yarn. get your swatch done, then maybe wait until 9/9 to cast on for Pigskin?!! I'm a Pro Shop Sponsor, so you'll get lots of points! Life in Focus Visit to Cleenland in Cambridge, MA. Great selection of personal products and cleaning supplies. I brought my own jars with lids and the lovely shop keeper weighed everything when I arrived. This is what I got: clay mask [SallyeAnder rose for drier skin, emerald vegan for drier skin, or golden for oilier skin $5.23/oz] face lotion [Oneka unscented $3.98/oz] tooth tabs [Unpaste with or without fluoride pack of 125 for $8.50] Bamboo tooth brush dishwasher detergent [Azure Standard $0.29/oz = $0.15/load] dish soap [Puracy lemongrass or unscented $0.15/oz] bar dish soap [Meliora unscented or lemon $9.49/bar] recycled garbage bags [If You Care $4.99] toilet paper (100% recycled paper $1.07/roll or bamboo $1.15/roll)- Who gives a crap brand. Melora cleaning tabs- 3 in the pack On a Happy Note Gabriella's 1st birthday. Pics of her hugging the teddy I made her Will & Aila sleepover. Getting into hysterics as Dan, Dad, Mom and I all tried Will's new VR game system. Deer all around! We all just watched in fascination! My Knit Picks Felici order!!!!! I took my nephew, Garret, to Gillette Stadium for the first Patriot's Practice of the season.  Sleepover. Meeting up with Petrina and Ryan at Gather Here in Cambridge, MA Quote of the Week Longevity researcher Dan Buettner on the health benefits of friendship: "I argue that the most powerful thing you can do to add healthy years is to curate your immediate social network. In general, you want friends with whom you can have a meaningful conversation. You can call them on a bad day and they will care. Your group of friends are better than any drug or anti-aging supplement, and will do more for you than just about anything." 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 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.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 213 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photo available on my website. Click here. 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 Contest, News & Notes Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Fibernymph Dye Works Shetland Spin Three 2 oz braids of natural Shetland Ravelry Project Page Total: 246 yards/ 225.52 meter Stash Dash Total (3 ply yarn, 4 times through orifice): 902.08 meters Bobble Lines Baby Blanket Pattern: Bobble Lines Baby Blanket by Daisy Farm Crafts (free option on Daisy Farm website & paid option available on Etsy. ) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Yarn: Main Color: Lion Brand Pound of Love in White. Stripes in: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Blush, Lion Brand Baby Soft in Creamsicle, Lion Brand Ice Cream Big Scoop in Tutti Fruitti, Loops & Thread Impeccable in Coral. Working with 97 sts. 15 Bobble Rows Edge Round 1. DC around Round 2. Hdc around Round 3 with ice cream scoop. (DC5tog, sc2) around Stash Dash total: 1,099.1 Meters Finished Size: 36 inches wide by 46 inches long Wristers Socks Yarn: Lion Brand Mani-Pedi in the Wristers Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams My Ravelry Project Page I was inspired to try this yarn after seeing my friend Emily's on our Crafty Chat- check out the video here. Stash Dash: 240 meters Stash Dash total to date:  8774 meters. Stash Dash 2021 On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Solid Granny Square Blanket 2021 Edition Yarn: fingering weight scraps Hook: D (3.25mm) Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia- Find this pattern on Ravelry or directly on the Lullaby Lodge website My Ravelry Project Page I ripped out the color squares I could salvage from last summer's blanket and made some new ones too. I have 134 squares which could make a blanket that's- 11×12 but I may not have enough yard to edge that many so we'll see as we get closer Imaginarium Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Imaginarium Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan My Ravelry Project Page Summer Vibes Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Summer Vibes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Check out my June Yarnable Unboxing & July Yarnable Unboxing Videos on YouTube. Yarnable will likely open again to new subscribers in August 2021. Considering subscribing? Please consider using my Affiliate Link. Get $5 off with coupon code BOSTONJEN. Magic Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Magic Stripes colorway & Patons Kroy in the COal colorway (black) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: TBD Ravelry Project Page Gabriella's Velvet Bear Pattern: Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear by Sarah Zimmerman- available on Yarnspirations website. Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the  Misty Gray & Violet Colorways Hook: G (4.0 mm) My Ravelry Project Page Wild Plum Merino Spin Fiber Addict Designs: 100% Merino, Commercial Combed Roving, 4 oz. Wild Plum Colorway Spinning on my Kromski Minstrel Spinning Wheel My Ravelry Page Divided into 3 so I can do a 3 ply. Focusing on not spinning so thin. Brainstorming Crochet Knocker- Knitted Knockers Website Ravelry Link Ordered fiber from Three Waters Farm on Etsy. Superwash Merino in the Forested Hills colorway- all greens and blues, and Quintessence colorway of Corridale Wool. From the Armchair The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Crafty Adventures During Hattie and Millie's sleepover we did some painting! Video available for Patrons. Haven't joined us yet? Check out the options on my Patreon Page. Knitting in Passing I shared a story about knitting up at my cousin's lake house with family friends and how my cousin asked for some more handmade dishcloths next time I visit. In My Travels I shared stories of our family's long weekend up at Great East Lake in NH. I talked a bit about the Saturday night tradition of hot dogs, beans and brown bread. Click here for a related story. KAL News Splash Pad Party: May 28 through July 31 Check out the Splash Pad '21 Sponsors Rules, sponsor list and so much more can be found on the Splash Pad '21 landing page on my website Pigskin Party Official Dates Announced: Mark your calendar: Thursday 9/9/21 through Monday 2/14/22 Details about Sponsor Options are available on my website. Sign up to be a Pigskin Sponsor using this Google form Participants: Reminders We are not yet ready for participants to sign up, but start telling your friends! Remember, you get points for new recruits. Don't forget that the Pigskin Party is a NO WIPs KAL so get those needles cleared off. If you need a little help with that, consider joining my Patreon Community. That's going to be our focus in August. Events Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast with Monica and Cortney- Summer Bingo starts end of May. Check out their website #CCRRsummerbingo2021 Bingo card can be found saved to Stories Highlights in their Instagram account. Knit Girllls Stash Dash May 28-August 31. Check out their website for more details.   They will be hosting the event on Discord this year. Vogue Virtual Knitting Live– July 15-18. September 9-12, 2021. October 7-10, 2021. November 11-14, 2021 NY Sheep & Wool (AKA Rhinebeck): October 17 & 18, 2021 Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Contest, News & Notes Crafty Chat #10 with Steph of AdoreKnit. Click here for the video. My upcoming design- the Millie Margaret shawl just finished test knitting and will be released soon. Stay tuned. Sign up for email newsletter to get the best intro discount code. Need yarn in flesh tones for amigurumi/dolls? Check out this yarn from Crafty is Cool This group is looking for hand knit hats for sailors, Click here for the Ravelry Group or find informationat www.hatsforsailors.com, on their Facebook Page and on Instagram. Ask Me Anything Sewrunknit says “I would love for you to share any travel tips that you have for traveling light and using fewer disposable products. Specifically how you handle deodorant, other toiletries and food on an airplane trip.”  I use bar soap for face & body- same as from home, or will cut off smaller piece. fits into a metal travel tin I got a couple years ago. I have a small glass jar for my night face oil for face- that I refill from the larger Argon oil I get from Trader Joe's.  For day time moisturizer/SPF, I bring full one, or use small silicone containers I got from Amazon 5 pack of 20ml silicone containers $12.99- Amazon Affiliate Link Deodorant- I bring full size or I have a travel size that I refill with a mix of baking soda and coconut oil and lavender (not great for flying or big swings in temperature).  Shampoo and conditioner- currently I'm using bars (not liquid), but when using liquid versions, I use refillable travel containers. If I'm only bringing a carry-on but am going somewhere for a week, I'll buy full size sunscreen or something I'll need more than 3oz of, and then leave rest behind with someone there.  Food- I often pack banana, sandwich or wrap either in plastic container (that I can reuse during travel), or tinfoil. I bring dish soap with me, so I can wash containers and my water bottle. I often bring a straw cleaner too because I always travel with silverware and a stainless steel straw, a cloth napkin or two and a handkerchief.  Farmstead Knits asks about my – favorite patterned sock other than vanilla Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeans My Ravelry Project Page Free Ravelry Download AggiedecarloKnits- would you do a tutorial on spinning? I hadn't planned on it because I am not a very experienced spinner but I'll think about. If you have thoughts on what specifically you all would like to see, let me know. Suzi321- what is the first garment you knitted? 1st garment: Neighborly by Jennifer Casa My Ravelry Project Page Link 2nd garment: Five Hour Baby Sweater by Courtney Filner- free pattern- click here for PDF Download  or click here for Ravelry Pattern.My Ravelry Project Page Flora_n_Fauna_victoria- I am new to the podcast. Could you do a quick who am I and how did I end up podcasting update? Tune in to learn more about me! On a Happy Note Mille & Hattie's Sleepover- Pancakes. We watched Beauty and the Beast and had some Blanket Fort fun. We celebrated my nephew Will's 14th Birthday. I'm enjoying running. Attending a 1 hour cardio jazz class taught by my friend Diana with my friend Megg. Dinner and drinks after and then Megg and I sang our hearts out on the car ride home. 4 days off work! Spending time at the lake! Quote of the Week To love a person is to learn the song that is in their heart and to sing it to them when they have forgotten.—Arne Garborg 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 Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 205 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes and photos on my website. Click here. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Reminder: All links to Ravelry are labeled as such.  Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Laura’s Cameo Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Ravelry Project Page Link Easter Garland Yarn: mostly Knit Picks Brava Worsted Minis. If you’d like to purchase any Knit Picks Yarn I’d appreciate it if you’d use my Knit Picks Affiliate Link Patterns Used: Spring Garland by SheMakesCrochet- website link. (for bunnies and carrots) Easter Egg Pattern from Mamachee Crochet Patterns- website link. Hooks: Various sizes based on yarn weight. Jen’s Ravelry Project Page Heart Garland  Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern)-website link Hooks: 3.75 + others  Yarn:  White: Lion Brand Wool Ease- 301- White Multi Big Twist from Joann’s (Holiday- Red & Twinkle- Gray/Silver) Ravelry Project Page 3-ply Corriedale Yarn from Wound Up Fiber Arts Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corridale- three 4 oz braids.  Wound Up Fiber Arts Shop link Colorways: Prim, Fall Fibes & Honey Pie. Jen’s Ravelry Project Page 3 ply yarn – 6 skeins, 306g. Total yards: 923 On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Freewheeler Sweater Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$8.35 US) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns (Badger Black Colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino (Cherries Jubilee Colorway) Ravelry Project Page Riley’s Nanaimo Cardigan Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan by by Tara-Lynn Morrison Yarn:  Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Colorway: Storm Front (5 skeins) Size XS/S  Ravelry Project Page Sidewalk Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes  in the Sidewalk Chalk Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Ravelry Project Page  Used Green Stripe Ragg colorway of Patons Kroy for heel. Whale Song Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Whale Song Colorway. If you’d like to purchase any Knit Picks Yarn I’d appreciate it if you’d use my Knit Picks Affiliate Link. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 US knitting pattern) Ravelry Project Page Link Knit Picks Stroll in Navy Colorway for the heels. Hydrangea Stripes Blanket Pattern: Hydrangea Stripes Blanket by Lucy of Attic24 (free crochet blanket) Ravelry Project Page  Yarn: Sprighly Acrylic Worsted in Silver Grey, Suede and Misty Pink. Vanna’s Choice in Grey Marble, Charcoal Grey & Oatmeal. Knit Picks Brava Minis in assorted colors. Some of them include: Avocado, Dublin, Sienna, Wine, Denim, Fig, Tranquil, & Coral. Hook: H (5.0 mm), Cast on with K (6.5 mm) Chained 118 to start. Pattern calls for chaining 182 for a 4×6 foot blanket. Next time I’d cut by half at least for a baby blanket. Brainstorming Summer flower garland inspired by this Instagram post by Lucy of Attic 24 I’m so inspired to make a bikini top after a crafty chat with my friend Emily (butterflyem4 on Instagram). She shared her Arrowhead  Halter Top by The Knotty Lace Studio. Etsy Link. Ravelry Link. A few from my Etsy Favorites:Cozy Creative Projects, Sassy Love Crochet, CosmoknitsCreations or Beach Bralette on Ravelry From the Armchair Tune in to hear more about my experiences with Virtual Vogue Knitting Live in March Keynote Melanie Fallick. Check out her website & Instagram account. Melanie Talked about her book Making a Life. Amazon Affiliate Link Learn more on the Modern Daily Knitting website: https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/making-a-life/ You can see recordings of past conversations here. Glorious Garter Class by Carol Sulcoski Learned how to properly take gauge in garter. She talked about drape/stretch of fabric, what CO and BO work best and more! Highly recommend. Latines y Lana: Our Journeys in the World of FiberLouis Boria, Ana Campos, Flor de Iris,  Cecilia Losada & La Serena Tejera (all links to Instagram) Swatch What Happens Live Stephanie Erin and Serah Hedin: Stephanie Erin & Serah Hedin (all links to Instagram) Hosted by Josh Bennett Some Years Later Thank you to Ravelry user MLbatesWI, Lisa who recommended this idea for a segment in her review on Apple Podcasts. FO from March 2016 Socks using KnitCircus Yarn in the Greatest of Ease Base in the Come What May Colorway. Check out my Ravelry Project Page. I wear them often and I think they’re holding up well. Not overly dingy.  One note- Knit Circus has changed hands but this yarn base, according to Ravelry, isn’t discontinued.  Pair of socks I knit for Dan 5 years ago with Regia 4 ply. His first pair of patterned/self-striping socks. Check out my Ravelry Project Page. Also his first pair sock weight socks. Holding up beautifully!  KAL News Splash Pad opens Friday May 28 Sponsor spots open. Click here for details. Save the Date: Virtual Kick Off Weekend May 29 & 30, 2021 Rules will go up soon but as a reminder, WIPs are eligible for this KAL so if you want to get strategic and save stuff consider this your heads up.  Pro Shop Sponsors are given the opportunity to sell exclusive items before & during the KAL. This is the paid option ($50 for Splash Pad Party). There are a max of 20 spots per KAL. Pro Shop sponsors receive 1 free 30 second promotional ad on the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, and first selection of Virtual Vending Spots for the Kick off Weekend Saturday May 29 & 30th. Snack Shack Sponsors will donate prizes but will not be sell KAL Exclusive products. This is free option and there are unlimited spots. Snack Shack Sponsors may sign up for any available Virtual weekend spots available after Pro Shop Sponsor Sign Up. Note: All Sponsors are required to contribute at least one prize with a minimum suggested value of $20. Events If you’re hearing this right away, check out Legacy Fiber Artz Raffle to raise money For Hate is a Virus Community Action Fund. $5 each. The winner gets the entire bundle of their Spring Blossom Colorways- 5 skeins of yarn. Over $160 value. Ends March 31 at 8p Eastern.  – Check out their Instagram Post & Enter to win Knit & Escape April Virtual Event. April 7-10, 2021 I heard about this on Taylor Owen’s Thread to Mend YouTube Channel. She is teaching a class called: Hand Crafting a Wardrobe from Fleece to Fabric with Taylor Owen Virtual Vogue Knitting Live April 15-18 Knit for Food Knit-a-thon Sun, April 11th 2021 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM EDT- hosted by Laura Nelkin Sign up, or consider donating towards my $500 goal. Click here to make a donation on my page. Contest, News & Notes I’m sorry share about the passing of Paula Emons-Fuessle on March 22, 2021 Ravelry Profile Knitting Pipeline Website Caring Bridge Page March 31st last day to use original version of Ravelry. I’m sad and frustrated that it has come to this. The eternal optimist in me was holding out hope that they’d fix the issues that have been reported. Tune in to hear more about my thoughts and my plan so far. If you know of good alternative, especially for a pattern database, please let me know. I will not be using Ravelry from 3/31- 4/2 to support the worldwide ban that’s being organized.  Want to export our patterns from Ravelry? Check out this link to the DownThemAll Chrome Extension that allows you download everything on one web of a website. Check out this YouTube Video about how to download your Ravelry Library. I have a new pattern available on Ravelry & Love Crafts! The Sure of You Headband is a simple stockinette & reverse stockinette headband with a mock i-cord edging and flexible button closure at the back. This pattern has been tech edited & test knit.All instructions are written and charted. It calls for bulky weight yarn and US 8 Needles. It is written for 4 sizes. Use code friends on Ravelry to get the pattern for $4 instead of $5 or if you’re a newsletter subscriber, check your inbox for an even better coupon code. New on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel.  Crafty Chat with Jen Crafty Chat with Emily Coming soon- Crafty Chat with Wendy. Check out the channel. On a Happy Note Savers trip with Mom- blue sequin “Fearless” pouch! Fearless is Mom’s word of the year for 2021! Hattie wearing the pink legwarmers I knit for Aila.  Hiking longer and in better weather. Having friends over for a bonfire. Tractor rides for the kids. Jiffy pop! Planning Disney trip for the whole fam! Quote of the Week “New goals don’t deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, not an outcome. For this reason, your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results.” -James Clear Contact Information: 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 Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

This week's episode is sponsored by:               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.               When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup               Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available     Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!       WoolenWomenFibers produces indie-dyed yarn, “down to a science!” Dyed by a molecular scientist, WoolenWomenFibers is a family and women-owned business that blends the laboratory with the dye studio to bring one-of-a-kind vibrant works of art to your needles! This dynamic trio is made up of a mother and her twin daughters. You can check out their one-of-a-kind kits, fibers and more on Woolenwomenfiber.com. Free shipping on US orders over $35. Stay up-to-date with the latest colors, knit nights, discounts and more by signing up for our newsletter or check out PhDyer on Patreon!   On the Needles:(0:42) Gigi started the (RAVELRY LINK)  Rêveurs socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in from Lolabeans in Knucklesandwich Jasmin has made more progress on her (RAVELRY LINK) L’escargot Bleu shawl  Gigi finished the second  Pippi Longstocking tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra.  Jasmin started the (RAVELRY LINK) Boob Window test knit for (RAVELRY LINK) Majestitch Designs in Oink Pigments Dapper in “Dill with it” Gigi: picked up a striped, sparkly, fun sock she started around Xmas, leg is done Jasmin finished the second sleeve of her (RAVELRY LINK) Philosopher’s Wool Kilim sweater, and started the body. Gigi feel like she needs to start a bigger project, something that she bought yarn for at Stitches Gigi: put a few rows on the (RAVELRY LINK) excavation blanket Jasmin started the first sleeve on a sideways fade pullover in Frost Yarn’s DK “Saturated Rainbow Jasmin started the (RAVELRY LINK) $27 sweater test knit for KnitBoop in Little Skein Targhee Sweater Gigi is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) funambulus socks from the #operationSockDrawer book  and Finished the knitting on the (RAVELRY LINK) Alaska hat Jasmin is nearly at the armholes on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam In Stitches:(15:23) Jasmin wore her cashmere (RAVELRY LINK) Mariah hoodie, (RAVELRY LINK) Barberry hoodie, new hat with giant pom pom Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, (RAVELRY LINK) red and gold woven scarf, (RAVLERY LINK), Barberry Cardigan , (RAVELRY LINK) Anna Cardigan, (RAVELRY LINK) Coronation cardigan Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl2.0. and socks every day  And (RAVELRY LINK) Cat Bordhi’s wristers. (RAVELRY LINK) Pointed Firs shawl  Events:(28:22) #FinishItFebruary #Fiberuary on instagram Mother Knows Best:(30:30) Everything is better with a friend. When Knitting Attacks:(35:30) Jasmin can’t count or measure gauge after dark. Gigi has a hard time with a very easy pattern. Knits in Space:(42:17) The Truth Is  South Bay Musical Theater; the SBMT eStudio And Sew On: (50:07) Classes at Cañada are ongoing and being recorded. Love that, one can go back and follow step by step.  Evening gown class: bustier is drafted and mostly sewn Moulage for Jasmin is drawn, teacher ok'ed it, now it needs to be put it on muslin  We said corner stone, the word we needed was key stone. The textbook we are using is The Moulage by Kenneth D. King from the Cañada College bookstore

This week's episode is sponsored by:               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.               When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup             Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available       Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.   Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.   Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.   And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit. 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 Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!       On the Needles:(0:59) Gigi finished the second sock of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book, available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments Jasmin has made progress on her (RAVELRY LINK) L’escargot Bleu shawl  She is excited about her Alpenglow Binary BitMarkers (stitch markers). Jasmin also mentions their skein twister.   Gigi is knitting on the second  Pippi Longstocking tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra.  Jasmin (RAVELRY LINK) Barberry Cardigan in Abstract Fiber Rothko in “Saffron”. Jasmin is nearly at the armholes on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam Gigi: working on the afterthought heel of a Xmas sock for myself (RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink, heel and toe in Oink Redrum. Gigi finished (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten Jasmin pulled her (RAVELRY LINK) Philosopher’s Wool Kilim sweater out of the garage and is nearly done with the second sleeve. Gigi: figured out how to Finishuary, without having  a giant pile in her den.  Jasmin swatched for a (RAVELRY LINK) Tornado pullover in LolaBean Yarn Co Pinto Bean DK “Galaxy” Gigi finished last bit of hand sewing zipper on (RAVELRY LINK) Katje  Jasmin swatched for a (RAVELRY LINK) Tectonic pullover in La Bien Aimée’s Aran in “Aimée’s Sweater” Sewed in ends of Katje Hoodie by Cocoknits  (RAVELRY LINK) Jasmin swatched for a sideways fade pullover in Frost Yarn’s DK “Saturated Rainbow” LINK Gigi started the (RAVELRY LINK) funambulus socks from the #operationSockDrawer book  Started the (RAVELRY LINK) Alaska hat   In Stitches:(26:53) Gigi wore (RAVELRY LINK) Jasmin’s boxy Jasmin wore her cashmere (RAVELRY LINK) Mariah hoodie, (RAVELRY LINK) calligraphy cardigan, new hat with giant pom pom Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf, (RAVELRY LINK), Barberry Cardigan  Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl .2 and socks every day  And (RAVELRY LINK) Cat Bordhi’s wristers , (RAVELRY LINK) Pointed Firs shawl , and (RAVELRY LINK) Gran's Hug   Events:(30:22) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. #FinishItFebruary #Fiberuary on instagram Little Skein in the Big Wool book club   Mother Knows Best:(32:38) Positive self talk   When Knitting Attacks:(37:46) Jasmin is miscounting on the barberry Gigi was weaving in ends, noticed that she had neglected to sew in the last bit of the zipper  Also, working on churfirsten socks, on two pattern repeats, she neglected to offset the pattern . Alaska hat has color work, it is hard    Purloined :(41:17) from Dr. Gemma's Cogknitive podcast: Some thing I really like Plastic trays from the teachers store for projects, Dinosaurs, kinetic sand and Fidget monster. Knits in Space:(45:42) You are never too old for blanket forts.   And Sew On: (49:21)  Classes at Cañada continue. The class are recorded. Students can play the recordings and follow techniques step by step, at their own pace. Kenneth D King

This week's episode is sponsored by:                 Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.   Go to HelloFresh.com/10knitmore and use code 10knitmore for 10 free meals, including free shipping!             When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup             Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available       Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.   Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.   Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.   And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit. 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 Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!       On the Needles:(0:48)   Gigi is knitting on the second one of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book (available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments   Jasmin is still working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam Jasmin has made progress on her (RAVELRY LINK) L’escargot Bleu shawl Gigi is knitting on the second  Pippi Longstocking tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra.  Gigi cast on a Xmas sock for herself (RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink, heel and toe in Oink Redrum. Gigi worked on another black sock for Andrew, Jasmin finished the body and 1 ½ sleeves on her (RAVELRY LINK) Barberry Cardigan in Abstract Fiber Rothko in “Saffron”. Gigi gathered knits for Finishuary,  got a basket piled a yard high Jasmin is working on her (RAVELRY LINK) Amber pullover Genevieve worked on the (RAVELRY LINK) Lady Eleanor shawl Jasmin mentions the (RAVELRY LINK) Danger shawl In Stitches:(12:39) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Carli cardigan, (RAVELRY LINK) calligraphy cardigan, (RAVELRY LINK) parkland boxy Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf. Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl 2.0 and socks every day,  (RAVELRY LINK) Cat Bordhi’s wristers, (RAVELRY LINK) Pointed Firs shawl    Events:(25:15) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. #FinishingFebruary #Fiberuary on instagram Mother Knows Best:(26:30) How to fit in knitting with the rest of the day to day family life    When Knitting Attacks:(36:13) Miscounting! On the (RAVELRY LINK) barberry Gigi pulled out the cuff of the socks on a plane.   Finishuary basket is in the other room, out of sight, out of mind  Jasmin suggests Gigi to start color work with the (RAVELRY LINK) Alaska hat Straw into gold:(42:26) Wound skeins, set red silk/merino. Dryer rack! Knits in Space:(47:06) Gigi: FaceTime knitting consultation  And Sew On: (50:48 ) Classes at Cañada College are continuing. The classes are recorded. She loves that, she can go back and follow step by step, at her own pace. Also, there is the textbook to look at.  Jasmin mentions Thai Silks

This week's episode is sponsored by:   Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code knitmore. That’s A-C-O-R-N dot T-V, code knitmore to get your first 30 days for free!               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.             When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup           Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available     Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.   Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.   Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.   And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit. 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 Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!     On the Needles:(0:51) Gigi is knitting the foot of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments   Jasmin mentions her (RAVELRY LINK) match and move shawl Jasmin mentions MAYBE kits for the (RAVELRY LINK) I scream socks from Lolabean Yarn company Jasmin is still working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.” Gigi is knitting on the second set of Pippi Longstocking tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra.  Jasmin finished her Lady Eleanor Shawl from … 2006? Gigi started another black sock for Andrew Jasmin picked up her Barberry Cardigan in Abstract Fiber Rothko in “Saffron”, and finished the back and is nearly finished with one of the fronts. What is the hashtag for February Finishing? Finishing February? Finishuary? Also, Gigi’s (RAVELRY LINK) Diaphanous raglan is swatched  Gigi gathered knits for Finishuary, and got a basket piled a yard high Jasmin started her (RAVELRY LINK) Amber Pullover by Rachel Brockman in Wandering Flock worsted merino in “Cosmic Tye Dye”   In Stitches:(26:23) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Carli cardigan, and the (RAVELRY LINK) Payne 2 Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf, (RAVLERY LINK)  Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl and socks every day  And Cat Bordhi’s wristers, the Mishke and cocoknits Katje hoodie    Events:(31:06) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. Stitches at home is THIS WEEKEND! February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6 #FinishingFebruary? Mother Knows Best:(32:56) Do something your inner teenager would have loved! When Knitting Attacks :(39:13) Easy projects defeat Jasmin Straw into gold:(42:55) Jasmin finished plying the singles from the CVM fleece. Jasmin is still spinning a Sue Reuser Cormo for the orange portion of the Monarch sweater. (7-8 oz down) Jasmin plied the reds merino/silk singles. Knits in Space:(46:30) So many new babies.

This week's episode has been sponsored by:               Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.             When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup           Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available     Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.   Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.   Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.   And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.   On the Needles:(0:39) Gigi managed to get the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl blocked Jasmin is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam Gigi is knitting on the heel increases (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments   Jasmin finished the body and the first sleeve of the (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.” Gigi cast on tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK!) Ursina pullover in Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Twilight Brew” Gigi: Cast on a Xmas sock for myself (RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink put in waste yarn and toe in Oink Redrum Gigi blocked, and has ends woven in on Sockhead cowl in teal dyed by Little Red Bicycle Gigi kitchenered Oink diagonal cowl, finished one black sock for Andrew, Also, her (RAVELRY LINK) Diaphanous raglan is ready to be swatched  In Stitches:(15:23) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Mondo cable cardi, (RAVELRY LINK) Classic Cozy Raglan Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf, (RAVLERY LINK) colorblock pullover Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl aland socks every day  And Cat Bordhi’s wristers Mishke and cocoknits Katje hoodie  Events:(22:49) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March  3-6 Mother Knows Best:(27:39) Phone a friend. When Knitting Attacks Jasmin picks up the wrong end of her yarn over and over Straw into gold: Jasmin is mostly finished plying the singles from the CVM fleece. Jasmin is still spinning a Sue Reuser Cormo for the orange portion of the Monarch sweater. (7-8 oz down) Jasmin also finished spinning the reds merino/silk singles. Knits in Space:(41:14) BRIDGERTON!!! And Sew On: (50:45)  Classes at Cañada have started. With the class is recorded everything is good classes or evening gown and French pattern drafting.

This week's episode is sponsored by:   Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use my promo code knitmore. That’s A-C-O-R-N dot T-V, code knitmore to get your first 30 days for free!             Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.         When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. 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       Do you know what October is a great time for? Making the switch to an all-natural deodorant. Our long-time sponsors LoLo Body Care have the best product for when you’re ready to swap out your conventional deodorant for an aluminum-free, probiotic deodorant. LoLo’s Pitty Perfect glides on smoothly, doesn't cake or crumble, or leave white streaks.   Their effective recipe contains natural ingredients that work together to kill odor-causing bacteria and keep you smelling fresh. Choose from Bergamot, Cucumber Melon, or Lavendar Rose Geranium scents. If you prefer no scent at all, LoLo even has a version called Plain Jane. Check them all out at LoLoBody.com.       On the Needles:(0:48) Gigi's new arbitrary knitting rule: finish something out of the UFO bin before casting on something new. Gigi started the (RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a diagonal fringed scrap blanket out of leftover sock yarn that she absolutely loves. Jasmin is making slow progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl. (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi dug out some sock yarn to start knitting socks from the Operation Sock Drawer book Hicklebee's Jasmin made a (Ravelry link) Windschief hat by Stephen West in The Lemonade Shop’s Comfy Worsted in “Witchy Stitchy” And Get Organized with the Home Edit Team Jasmin finished the tail and possibly flippers on the Dragonfish sweater for Rex . She is adding the bit for the lure. #ProjectSweaterChest Jasmin is up to the neck opening on her Jurek pullover in Lisa Souza Polwarth/Silk in “Styx” #KALLoween Gigi started the(RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a diagonal fringed scrap blanket out of leftover sock yarn . Absolutely love this  Jasmin swatched for a rev st st Payne Pullover in Seismic Yarns “Llamas in Pajamas”. Gigi dug out the Polygon blanket from the UFO bin. Finished knitting last ball of coral  Gigi mentions the Welcome blanket   Opus the Octopus had a bath, and got blocked. Got his head stuffed. Also, one tentacle is stuffed and sewn.  Jasmin started Sam’s Gramps Cardigan (by TinCanKnits) in Magpie fibers Nest Worsted in “Twilight Dark” Gigi is working on her second Treppenviertel In Stitches:(26:36) Jasmin wore the (RAVELRY LINK) constellate hat  And the Payne pullover , and her Ursa  Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl and one of the new nightshirts.   Also, the (RAVELRY LINK) Sockhead cowl Vanilla is the new black socks out of rainbow and rag Patons Kroy. Identical  We mention Cast On by Brenda Dayne Events:(29:39) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. Jasmin enjoyed the Bay Area Fiber Fair. XRX Stitches at Home November classes are up. Halloween craft all the things  hosted by the Knitgirllls  9/15/2020 to 10/31/2020 #KALloween/ #CALloween!  Mother Knows Best:(33:16) Fix it, finish it, keep it moving   Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker   ACORN TV (36:25) LINK TO OUR PROMO When Knitting Attacks: (38:11) Gigi soaked the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl, the black color bled . Knits in Space:(41:14) Acorn tv. A Stitch in time. They recreated the Arnolfini portrait with the green dress from the Van Eyck portrait. Gigi talks about sumptuary laws. And Sew On: (50:45)  Gigi is taking a virtual tailoring class at Cañada college. Muslin of coat: fixed the sleeves. It pinched under the arm. Teacher said to make the armscye ¼ inch longer. Counterintuitive, but it worked. Teacher said to sew on collar next. Also, she finished sewing Avengers pillow cases for Rex for Xmas. Jasmin did leopard shark surgery

This week's episode is sponsored by:         Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.         When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. 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       Do you know what October is a great time for? Making the switch to an all-natural deodorant. Our long-time sponsors LoLo Body Care have the best product for when you’re ready to swap out your conventional deodorant for an aluminum-free, probiotic deodorant. LoLo’s Pitty Perfect glides on smoothly, doesn't cake or crumble, or leave white streaks.   Their effective recipe contains natural ingredients that work together to kill odor-causing bacteria and keep you smelling fresh. Choose from Bergamot, Cucumber Melon, or Lavendar Rose Geranium scents. If you prefer no scent at all, LoLo even has a version called Plain Jane. Check them all out at LoLoBody.com. The One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link   On the Needles:(0:42) Gigi's new arbitrary knitting rule: finish something out of the UFO bin before casting on something new. SHE wove in ends on some cowls,and excavated (ravelry Link) Rocky Coast cardigan. Jasmin is making slow progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl. (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock. Jasmin talked about the black light. Gigi finished knitting a pink Garter Stitch Baby Kimono by Joji Locatelli. Needed sleeves finished knitting one sleeve in cherry red. Both need seaming, neckband and buttons  Jasmin is nearly finished with the first sleeve of  her adult Bandit cardigan by Jacqueline Cieslak in Little Skein Harvest Sport in “Sugar Maple.” #MatchyMatchyKAL Gigi finished another cowl with the (Ravelry link) Knitmore cowl dimensions in Onyx yarn.  Jasmin finished the eyes and body of the Dragonfish sweater for Rex #ProjectSweaterChest, and is now working on the tail. Yes, the tail, and the wood burning tool. Gigi worked on (RAVELRY LINK) Baby bear hats.  She finished a ball of white for polar bears. Jasmin swatched for her (RAVELRY LINK) Ursina in Magpie Worsted “Twilight Brew” #KALLoween Gigi finished a pair of (RAVELRY LINK) Non-Euclidian socks out of Patons Kroy in Mexicala stripes.    Events:(24:36) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED preorder; we did a live signing on October 12th! Live Zoomcast with the Stockinette Zombies on October 10th! Pacific International Quilt Fest Oct 15-18 is online Bay Area Fiber Fair! Ends October 15, 2020 Live zoomcast thingie with Little Skein Anne on Saturday from 10-11 PST XRX Stitches at Home November, classes are up. Nov 6-8 Halloween craft all the things  hosted by the Knitgirllls  9/15/2020 to 10/31/2020 #KALloween/ #CALloween!    Mother Knows Best:(31:51) Voter guides! Super fun and useful.  PhillyWongSteak on IG Richard’s guide Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker   When Knitting Attacks: (37:38) Jasmin counts and counts and yet.   Knits in Space:(39:22) Organize it. The Home Edit Work your way through a book, any book! Jasmin is working her way though Drinking French.  And Sew On:(47:45)  Gigi is taking a virtual tailoring class at Cañada college. She made the muslin of her coat. She also made a short single welt side pocket  Gigi mentions The Palmer /Pletsch complete Guide to Fitting

This week's episode is sponsored by:         Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder  Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle    organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.         When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art? Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off. See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.       Do you know what October is a great time for? Making the switch to an all-natural deodorant. Our long-time sponsors LoLo Body Care have the best product for when you’re ready to swap out your conventional deodorant for an aluminum-free, probiotic deodorant. LoLo’s Pitty Perfect glides on smoothly, doesn't cake or crumble, or leave white streaks.   Their effective recipe contains natural ingredients that work together to kill odor-causing bacteria and keep you smelling fresh. Choose from Bergamot, Cucumber Melon, or Lavendar Rose Geranium scents. If you prefer no scent at all, LoLo even has a version called Plain Jane. Check them all out at LoLoBody.com.       The One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link   On the Needles:(0:37) Gigi's new  arbitrary knitting rule: finish something out of the UFO bin before casting on something new. She did some top stitching to finish a blouse from the Beginning Clothing Construction class at West Valley.  Jasmin is making slow progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl. It’s perfect for waiting. (by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.  Gigi finished the 4th pair of Xmas socks, in purple. She found the missing ball of yarn for the third pair.  Jasmin is nearly at the armholes on her adult Bandit cardigan by Jacqueline Cieslak in Little Skein Harvest Sport in “Sugar Maple.” #MatchyMatchyKAL Gigi added I cord edges to finish the Ridgeline cowls,   Jasmin is nearly finished with the Dragonfish sweater for Rex #ProjectSweaterChest Gigi is working on another cowl with the (Ravelry link) Knitmore cowl dimensions in Onyx yarn.  Jasmin talked about buttons from the Button Emporium from Mavis for the Toni cardigan. Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker Gigi finished knitting the emPower the People cowl in Neighborhood Fiber Company DK in Remington. Jasmin started her Toni Cardigan, in TheDyeProject’s Ecola Worsted “Justice” Gigi worked on Baby bear hats.  Five have ears now  Gigi started a pair of Non-Euclidean socks out of Patons Kroy in Mexicala stripes.    Events:(27:27) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED preorder; we’ll be doing a live signing on October 12th at 11am PST! We’ll be doing a live Zoomcast with the Stockinette Zombies on October 10th at 11AM PST/1PM CDT, which you can watch here. Pacific International Quilt Fest Oct 15-18 has been cancelled Bay Area Fiber Fair! Ends October 15, 2020 XRX Stitches at Home  Halloween craft all the things  hosted by the Knitgirllls  9/15/2020 to 10/31/2020 #KALloween/ #CALloween!    Mother Knows Best:(33:32) I knit, therefore I am    When Knitting Attacks: (37:29) Gigi was working on the rainbow cowl.  Christmas socks , she misplaced 2nd ball of 3rd pair.    Knits in Space:(39:29) Acorn TV Great British Bake -Off Walks with My Dog Walks through some of the UKs most gorgeous landscapes. British actors, and the dogs sometimes get to wear go pros. Another episode of Savile Row.     And Sew On:(47:37)  Gigi is taking a virtual tailoring class at Cañada college.  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 192 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes & photos on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/192  Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knit Wit Yarn Shop & YumiYarns Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun (Ravelry Link) Pattern: Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun by Sarah Schira $7 Canadian knitting pattern Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) Yarn: Body: Gale’s Art Super Star DK (mustard), Hat: Madeline Tosh Tosh Vintage (in a one of a kind blue/green). Beard/skin: Cascade Eco Alpaca, Natural Flat Crocheted Pumpkin: Ravelry Project Page Pattern: Special Holiday Issue of Workbasket Magazine Oct/Nov 1993 Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: Scraps DK   Pumpkin  Pattern: Pumpkin Garland by Eva Polaripop (free crochet pattern). Ravelry Link, Website Link. Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Leftover DK weight scraps On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Spinning Shetland 4 oz Ravelry Project Page Singles are done. Need to wind off and ply. 3 ply.  Freewheeler Sweater Pattern: Freewheeler by Kristen Finlay (Ravelry Link) $11 AUD (~$8.35 US) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Yarn (held double): Holiday Yarns (in a gray colorway); CeCe’s Wool Yarn Baby! 1120 yards fingering weight Superwash Merino in the Cherries Jubilee colorway Saw this sweater on Rose Hip Knits Podcast on YouTube. The host, Hanna, was a test knitter.  Vampire Vibes Socks (Ravelry Link) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vampires Vibes colorway. Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Sock (heels) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Fall Garlands Acorns: Ravelry Link, Website (made 2) Pumpkins: Ravelry Link, Website (made 2) Owl: Ravelry Link, Website (made 1) The September Leaf: Ravelry Link (made 2) Oak Leaf: Ravelry Link, Website (made 2) Teenie Tiny Pumpkin: Ravelry Link, Website (made 1) Baby Ghost: Ravelry Link (made 1) Itty Bitty Bat Amigurumi: Ravelry Link, Website (made 1) Fall Oak Leaves: Ravelry Link, Website (made 1) Materials: Yarn: DK & Worsted scraps Hook: C (2.75 mm) or D (3.25 mm) Plan is to make a garland for my niece Emelyn who just moved away for college; and a set for myself. One might be more Halloween themed and one more fall themed. Black is the New Orange Socks- Ravelry Project Page Link Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 SW Merino, Nylon Self Striping in the Black is the New Orange Colorway Using my handmade Hello Kitty Halloween Project bag.  Scrappy Sparkly Halloween Socks- Ravelry Project Page Link Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Some scraps. Some Knitty & Color minis  Brainstorming I purchased all of the new Patons Kroy colorways available from Yarnspirations website.  I purchased some fiber. Some from a destash & some from Wound Up Fiber Arts. I purchased some Corriedale. Shawl wearing Thanks to IG user: spincess514, Diana, who mentioned the #shawtember hashtag. I want to knit all the sweaters. Colorwork. DK. Swoncho. Boxy. Browsing Ravelry, IG, Pinterest. Do you have any favorites? From the Armchair Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy Also referenced Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchett I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown Nice White Parents podcast series by the New York Times  Little Red Mitten Youtube Podcast with Kerri & Jolyn- makers behind Leo and Roxy yarn and owners of the Little Red Mitten shop. Knitting in Passing Tune in to hear a review of my Virtual Vogue Knitting live classes  1. Legin Innovation Uplifting Crochet Class with LeginKnits. 2. Josh Bennett’s Design Workshop: Building Your Design Identity- highly recommend. 3. Five Crochet Shawls: An Exploration of Shapes and Constructions Cecilia Losada KAL News Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here. Quarter 3: July 1- September 30 – Lessen the Library– check out the Ravelry Thread here. Quarter 3 Sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, Apple Fiber Studio, Cookie and BeesDon’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests you can also add one for the Quarter:#FreetheFavorites #LessentheLibrary #SlaytheStash   Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread  on Ravelry or on my website.  Important Links: Rules– see what’s new and exciting this year.  Sign up Form– get your name on the Roster! Points Tally Form– earned some points? Get credit! Support Request Form– mixed up something when entering points. Let us know. Scoreboard List of Pigskin ‘20 Sponsors Pro Shop Sponsors Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Prize Thread Questions Thread End Zone Dance– come celebrate each other’s finished projects (this is not where you enter your FOs for points in the 2020 season. See Rules for details) Updates in this episode: This year, everyone is a team to provide you a small group to chat with and get to know. The teams roll up into 3 Conferences. Wendy heads up the Alpaca Football Conference (AFC), Lisa heads up the Sheep Football Conference (SFC) and I’m heading up the Llama Football Conference (LFC). Play around with the Points Tally form to practice. That will be wiped on Friday night 9/18. Participants can enter any pre-game points they’re eligible for starting on Saturday 9/19 (but remember you cannot cast on until 9/25).  Stay tuned for a 30 Day Challenge that will help us get to know each other. Join us for our Virtual Kick Off on 9/25 & 26. Details can be found in the Ravelry Groupand on my website. I will be sending out an email newsletter later this week with key Pigskin reminders and links. I am also creating a PDF printable that lets you plan out your projects if you’re the paper planner type. Not on my email list yet? Sign up now and you’ll automatically have it sent to you 24 hours after you sign up.  It is never too late to join in the Pigskin Party. Fill out the Sign up Form anytime. We’d love to have you. Events Stash Dash, hosted by the Knit Girllls, ran from May 22- August 22, 2020. Thank you to everyone who posted/commented that you enjoyed challenge between Jasmin and me. Jasmin shared the results on the Knitmore Girls Podcast Episode 593. Results: Jasmin- 18,816 meters. Jen- 28,557 meters Tune in to hear my breakdown by craft and project type. In theory, the loser our of little private competition donates money to charity, but it’s become something we both have committed to regardless of the outcome. This year, with employer matching we were able to give $200 each to Black Lives Matter, the NAACP & ActBlue. If you’ve gotten something out of this challenge, we encourage you to donate to one of these causes or something that speaks to your value. Festive Sock Along with Amy Florence of Stranded Podcast. Stay tuned to her podcast Ravelry Group for details. October 1- December 1 #Festivesockalong2020  Beth MDQuilter (Instagram) and Abigail Covert_Knits (Instagram) teaming up for #gilmorealong2020 on Instagram. Begins on 9/22. I bought yarn from Area 51 Fibres. Can’t wait! Contest, News & Notes The Knitmore Girls’  Operation Sock Drawer book will be published October 20th. Call Hicklebees or check out this link to order a signed copy! I already ordered mine. Ask Me Anything Happyjustknitting asked: With Stash Dash over, do you still have WIPs or are you working on casting new things/spinning? Tune in to hear my answer. Timenow13 on Instagram Megan asks “Hi, I have two questions. I have recently found your podcast and love it, I’ve listened to it backwards to episode 91 on Apple podcast and I would love to listen to the rest but I’m not sure if they are available anywhere? My second question is if you have any tips for being in a transitional knitting place? I have only ever done flat things mostly washcloths and baby blankets, I finally finished my first piece of lace. I want to start doing hats or mittens or maybe ever a sweater but it all seems like a big jump. Any tips?” You can listen to all of my back episodes directly from my podcast host Libsyn. Click on the POD icon next to the episode name to play an episode. This should work well on mobile or desktop. Taking knitting to the next step- my best advice is “Go where your interest lies.” After scarves I went to hats. I started top down with the Hill Country Hat (Ravelry Link)  by Clara Parkes, which isn’t typical but I thought that would be easy to measure. The great thing w/ hats is they don’t take long and it will fit SOMEONE. Other easy patterns I tried: Neighborly- Ravelry Link (kid’s vest) by Jennifer Casa (Free) & 5-hour baby sweater (cardigan)- Ravelry Link by Courtney Filner (free) I also recommend Tin Can Knits Simple Collection- Ravelry Link. On a Happy Note Starbucks Cold Brew with Dark Cocoa Almondmilk Foam Found a new longer trail local nature preserve! Big upgrade at work has gone well and more importantly- its mostly behind us! Dan bought me a Li’l Sebastian Mug (which he purchased online as we binged Season 7 of Parks and Recreation) Great to see my cousin Gayle who came down for a visit! Fridge and freezer broke (not so happy) but with a recommendation on a local repair shop, it was fixed the same day we called! Cool enough weather to wear handknits- I wore to my Soldotna for visit to Staci’s Stitches.  Quote of the Week Humor is the antidote to overthinking. It’s a way of saying that life is paradoxical. Humor contains contradictions; it does not resolve them but revels in them. It says that the right way to exist among the contradictions, paradoxes, and absurdities of life is to cope with them through laughter. — Bob Mankoff Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

In Episode 86, Greg and Pam discuss disasters, struggling, and zombies. They discuss the project bags section of Chapter 3 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Greg's Projects Greg is continuing knitting on The Peacock's Tale by Nim Teasdale. He's using Wolle's Yarn Creations Cotton 100 gr in the Growth 2 colorway. Check out his project page. Greg is working on some basic socks for himself. He is using Sea Star Handpaints Bare Foot in the Sweater Weather colorway. He's decorating it with progress keepers from Ann Tudor as he goes. Check out his project page. Greg finished a weaving project. He learned a lot. Pam's Projects Pam worked on Scott's socks using Patons Kroy. Pam is using yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. Pam made a Hand Palm Scrubby by Randy Cavaliere which Avery promptly claimed. Pam made a Knit Back Scrubber by Michelle Wilcox. Pam also made MORE face scrubbies with cotton yarn. She thinks she has figured out her favorite “style”. You can see these on her project page but these are the ones she made: Reusable Cotton Face Scrubbie by Crochet Nerd (1) Roosje's Reusbale Face Scrubby by Eva Numan (1) “Self Designed” by Pam (14? Lost track of how many made!) Avery has been weaving Avery is also crocheting a beach bag with plarn. Knitting Rules We discussed the project bag section of Chapter 3 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter (affiliate link). Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Miscellaneous We talked about the earthquake in North Carolina on August 9. Greg is enjoying the baseball knit-a-long in the Sunsoaked Yarns Ravelry group. Greg mentioned the Fish Nerds podcast, because the host asked Greg if he ever knitted his own fishing lure. Blueberry is participating in a virtual fishing tournament. Feel free to like her entry on Facebook if you want to help her in the tournament. During our talk about project bags, we mentioned Tom Bihn Bags, specifically the one designed for knitters. We also talked about the Fix-A-Stitch tool which is handy for picking up dropped stitches and other repairs. The 2020 NC State Fair is cancelled. So is SAFF. Greg started posting on the Knitting Daddy blog again. Keep him accountable for posting regularly. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 85, Greg and Pam discuss enabling, encouraging, and enthusiasm. They also start discussing Chapter 3 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Thanks to GrannyMax Maxine for this episode's intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Greg's Projects Greg completely finished a pair of socks for his mom. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern. His mom tried them on, they fit, and Greg took them back until Christmas. Greg finished knitting a sample on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn. Greg resurrected a WIP and enjoyed knitting on The Peacock's Tale by Nim Teasdale. He's using Wolle's Yarn Creations Cotton 100 gr in the Growth 2colorway. Check out his project page. Greg is working on some basic socks for himself. He is using Sea Star Handpaints Bare Foot in the Sweater Weather colorway. He's decorating it with progress keepers from Ann Tudor as he goes. Check out his project page. Pam's Projects Pam sewed a rope bowl for her friend's birthday. She used this tutorial. Pam and Avery warped the loom for Avery to weave fabric for pillows. Pam finished spinning the first bobbin (of 3) of cheviot fiber from Sadie Spins Yarn. She prepped all the fiber for the 2nd bobbin. Pam made 2 face mask ear savers for a friend's daughter. Pam worked a tiny bit on Scott's socks using Patons Kroy. Pam is using yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. Pam also made a bunch of face scrubbies with cotton yarn. She is trying to figure out her favorite to make more. You can see these on her project pagebut these are the ones she made: Cotton Face Rounds by Gretchen Kalhust (1) Cotton Face Scrubbies by Alex DellAringa (1) Simple Flower Face Scrubbie by Dedri Uys (1) Reusable Cotton Face Scrubbie by Crochet Nerd (1)* Reusable Cotton Face Scrubbies Free Pattern by Marshco Designs* Crocheted Face Scrubbies by 5 Little Monsters (1) Resuable Face Scrubbies by We Three Shanes (1) Sakura Face Scrubbies by KAME (4) *Note: Pam stated that she made the scrubbie by Crochet Nerd but it was actually the one by Marshco Designs. This probably doesn't matter unless you are looking closely but she wanted to set the record straight! Knitting Rules We started discussing Chapter 3 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link). Pam referenced the Inventing Interchangeables article on the Denise website. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Miscellaneous GrannyMax shared some information about the Minnesota State Button Society and a National Button Society in our Ravelry Group. Pam is a big fan of Fiona the premature hippo. Greg refers to Kate Atherley's The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns: Learn to Write Patterns Others Can Knit (affiliate link). He loves it. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 84, Greg and Pam discuss kittens, fishing, and buttons. They also have a conversation with the Button Whisperer! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg completely finished a pair of socks for his mom. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern. Greg is working on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn. Pam's Projects Pam worked a tiny bit on Scott's socks using Patons Kroy. Pam is using yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. Pam worked on the Flohmarkt shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers using yarn from PassionKnits Yarn. Pam prepped some cheviot fiber from Sadie Spins Yarn and made a mug sleeve with the same previously spun yarn, which was promptly frogged. Knitting Rules We are between chapters in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link). We'll be back next time starting Chapter 3. The Button Whisperer The Button Whisperer mentioned a few books: The Evolution of Useful Things (affiliate link) by Henry Petroski. Books, Banks, Buttons: And Other Inventions from the Middle Ages (affiliate link) by Chiara Frugoni. A History of Costume (affiliate link) by Carl Kohler. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Miscellaneous Ravelry has a new look. You can share feedback in this thread or this threadon Ravelry. Be sure to fill out their survey! Greg loves Old Bay Hot Sauce. Greg enjoyed watching the homemade version of The Princess Bride on Quibi. We talked about the news that BluPrint / Craftsy is coming back. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 83, Greg and Pam discuss time being meaningless, swatching, and Ravelry's new look. They also finish discussing Chapter 2 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Thanks to DarkinnKnits Charles for this episode's intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg is almost finished with a pair of socks for his mom that doesn't have a project page yet. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern. Greg is working on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn. Pam's Projects Pam is totally done with her daughter's college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She used Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch. Pam finished her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn. Yay! Pam worked a tiny bit on Scott's socks using Patons Kroy. Pam made the Stretchy Crochet Headband from bobwilson123. Pam started swatching with some yarn she got from Heelside Farms. It's worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo. She case on for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. Pam also got some yarn from PassionKnits Yarn and started the Flohmarktshawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is going to make a change to one part and has been swatching for it. Knitting Rules We finished Chapter 2 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link). Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events We drew a winners for 2 digital copies of the book A New Spin on Color by Alanna Wilcox. The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Miscellaneous DarkInnKnits Charles is one of the co-hosts of the Trek Talking and Beyondpodcast. Greg has finished shipping all outstanding prizes. If you have been expecting a prize from us and have not yet received it, please reach out to Greg to let him know. Ravelry has a new look. You can share feedback in this thread or this thread on Ravelry. Pam suggested Greg take a look at Outschool for some summer classes for Blueberry. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 182 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/182    This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Prairie Bag Works Off the Needles Crochet Heart Garland  Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern) Hook: H 5.0 mm Yarn: worsted weight acrylic scraps Made garland for Eme’s birthday parade. Mod Podge Stiffy to stiffen them up.  Purple Marled Romper Pattern: Little Brother’s Romper by PetiteKnits Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Yarn: Cascade 220 held together with fingering weight yarn On the Needles Soldotna Crop Pattern: Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter $7 US Knit Pattern Yarn:  2 skeins of Two Reds & A Blonde DK from Dachinger Wool in mustard (Farrah Fawcett) and a blue (Veronica Lake). 2 skeins of Brown Sheep Yarn- Prairie Spun DK. In Rain Cloud (light gray) and Owl Gray (Charcoal) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm) Size 3: finished bust- 40 inches Designed to fit with 1-4.5 inches of positive ease. Christmas Stocking for Jenna & Babies (3 total in progress) Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted in Bright Red Hook: F (3.75mm) Paton’s Kroy Socks for Gram Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Patons Kroy Green Stripe Ragg Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Cake Party Christmas Socks Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Pix in the Cake Party Colorway & Patons Kroy in Red  Pattern: OMG heel Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) I’m using Patons Kroy for cuff, heel and toe. First sock done and I still have 80g of main yarn left. Staci’s Stitches Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plus Sock in the Staci’s Stitches colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn named for my LYS Stacis’ Stitches. Happiest Blanket Ever Pattern: Happiest Blanket Ever by Tamara Kelly (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (white) for Main Color. Worsted Acrylic partial skeins for accent colors. Hook: K (6.5 mm) Solid Granny Square Scrap Blanket Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (free crochet pattern) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Crafty Adventures Dan and I spray painted sheet for Emelyn’s birthday parade  Talked on the last episode about the Crispina Scrapbox Challenge. Mom and I both participated. Our stories and projects are on the blog. Mom’s post is here. Find my post here. KAL News Quarterly Quests: Tune in to hear if you’re a Quarter 1 Winner Check out the Quarter 2 Thread April 1-June 30 – Free the Favorites Knit any projects you have “hearted” over the year with the hopes of knitting them someday. That day will arrive. Knit as many as you can. You will receive extra entries for any pattern that was favorited over 5 yearsIt can be something you’ve made before Thank you to our Quarter 2 Sponsors: Prairie Bag Works, NahSt Designs, Yumi Yarns Designs, agirlandherwool, Holly Press Fibers. Contest, News & Notes Stay Out of the Forest is a DK colorwork hat inspired by true crime podcast, My Favorite Murder. It’s the perfect hat for my fellow Murderinos!  It is written for 2 sizes, and uses 3 skeins/colors of yarn. The colorwork charts make it easy to fly through this project.  I recommend mostly tonal or solid yarn with a lot of contrast from the other colors. You especially want contrast between the MC and CC1. If you really want to delve into the My Favorite Murder theme, check out the beautiful yarns I used from Goosey Fibers! Full details can be found on the pattern page on Ravelry. Life in Focus Tune in to hear an update on my 2020 goals Ask Me Anything Meliabella asked: Your Favorite Way to decompress after working remotely during Covid. Knitwise09- To celebrate the release of your new hat- tell us your hometown murder. I kept it family friendly on the podcast but here’s a link to a serial killer named Gary Sampson who grew up in my mom’s neighborhood. He and my Uncle used to play together as kids. Agirlandherwool- how has planning and organizing your to do lists changed during this stay at home quarantine? Jen.on.the.block- thinking of knitting the Mezzo cardigan. Curious how much you wear/love yours. I love mine! Here’s a link with details. Highly recommend knitting one. My niece Riley asked- Crafty adventures you’ve had or would like to try- Brioche. jen.cragen- how you’re feeling with all of this stuff in the world. So many feelings. Tune in to hear more. On a Happy Note Eme’s Sweet 16 Birthday Parade Mom making us all masks. As always I’m so grateful for her.  I did a video chat with Riley for her 12th birthday. She asked me how to bind off headband she was making. Worked on that then pulled out a cowl project I cast on and gave her for Christmas. Virtual happy hour with friends on Saturday night. An unusual but lovely Easter. Quote of the Week “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” —Hermann Hesse Thank you for tuning in! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

This week's episode is sponsored by: Alexandra the Art of Yarn is an independent yarn company, nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, taking pleasure in providing you with very unique customized hand dyed yarns. We love to make hand crafted colorways just for you and your customers while always searching for new luxury yarns and fibers that you will enjoy.      Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.              Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.       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 LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.     On the Needles:(0:37) Gigi finally figured out bead placement, and started the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan The right angle eats up 4 shawl stitches per repeat. Jasmin finished  her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Spruce green while on video chat. #projectsweaterchest Gigi swatched for the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza, in a denim color  Jasmin is more than half done with her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”.    Gigi  finished another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy with black, red and brown stripes. She is working on the last pair of the amazing sale Patons Kroy yarn with   pretty pale green stripes. Gigi is working on another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex.     Jasmin cast on a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”.   Gigi is swatching for a fade cowl .   Jasmin cast on a CardiZen by Denise Bayron in Onyx Fiber Arts Bulky in the “Pepper” colorway.   Gigi swatched and cast on for Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.   In Stitches (13:51) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: sleeping hat, loudest color socks ,  Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover   Events(18:50) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled   Purloined:(19:44) What are you stalking? from The Yarniacs  Mrs Watson by Martina Behm.    Mother Knows Best:(22:53) Reach out and touch someone by phone Jasmin starts the day with the Sheepspot live and ends it with Dr Gemma's live in the evening    When Knitting Attacks: (28:04) Gigi thought she had figured out bead placement on the French Cancan. She didn’t like beads in the chain of knitted stitches next to the lace.  Gigi swatched for a fade cowl, then she swatched again with fingering yarn, because she had pulled out the first fingering swatch, put the needles away and not taken notes. She repeatedly pulled out the toe decreases for a VITNB sock.   Knits in Space:(35:14) Sourdough starter love. We really like LoloBars   And Sew On:(42:02) Gigi is working on an old UFO, a white on black toile print, a flared skirt with lining. Jasmin is installing a dual separating zipper on her Carli cardigan. Tutorial in highlights on instagram and in the Mariah project page.   Gigi finally found the Carli cardigan and the zipper.  She put it on the dress form and pinned the zipper in place, and then decided to machine sew it.  

This week's episode is sponsored by:     Alexandra the Art of Yarn is an independent yarn company, nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, taking pleasure in providing you with very unique customized hand dyed yarns. We love to make hand crafted colorways just for you and your customers while always searching for new luxury yarns and fibers that you will enjoy.        Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.                Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.     Sincere Sheep offers high quality, breed-specific wool in a truly stunning palette of natural color.           On the Needles:(0:35) Gigi swatched for the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza Superwash rayon Bamboo, "St Louis Blues" .  Jasmin has been working on her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Spruce green while on video chat. She’s finished the body and on the cuff of the first sleeve.   Gigi  is working on yet another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy, with black, red and brown stripes. Gigi is also working on the last pair of the amazing sale Patons Kroy yarn with pretty pale green stripes. Gigi as also cast on another Vanilla is the New Black out of Plymouth Stiletto Yarn. #operationsockdrawer   Jasmin started (and is making great progress) on her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. #ProjectSweaterChest   Jasmin swatched for her Ursa in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer in Peachberry Sparkle.   Gigi is swatching for a Gradient fade cowl in  Onyx Fiber Arts. Pattern said worsted yarn held double. She is swatching with fingering yarn on size 1 needles, and  using her Knitmore cowl as a template And learning how to use Knitcompanion   In Stitches (10:54) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: sleeping hat, socks Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover Go on Instagram and post what you are doing to cheer yourself up! LINK   Events(14:23) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled     Mother Knows Best:(15:41) Before Breakfast podcast : At the end of the day take a few moments and jot down what went well what was good today. We like to end our days with Dr Gemma's Instagram lives. And Jasmin likes to listen to Sheepspot in the morning, and they are planning to do a Schitt's Creek Netflix Watch Party! Join our Instagram!    When Knitting Attacks: (22:28) Gigi swatched for a Gradient fade cowl.  Jasmin got out her tools and fixed her umbrella swift. Gigi turned the heel in the sparkly Plymouth Yarn sock. She was talking on Zoom, not paying attention, and messed up the heel turn. Gigi is wrestling with the bead placement in the lace pattern for the French Cancan   Knits in Space:(29:22) Fireside knitting. Sidewalk chalk art. Rode bikes!   And Sew On:(34:30) Gigi is sewing a UFO,  a white on black toile print. It is a flared skirt with lining.   Last week, she sewed the zipper, center back seam, hemmed lining, serged bottom of hem, and pressed hems. This week she pinned skirt and lining together, sewed lining and skirt together, and pressed.   She also worked on the postage stamp project. She finished the last bit of quilting, attached a zipper and sewed the edges together.   Jasmin installed a better zipper on her Mariah and is installing a dual separating zipper on her Carli cardigan. Tutorial in highlights on instagram and in the Mariah project page.  

This week's episode is sponsored by:     Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.                Go to HelloFresh.com/knitmore10 and use code knitmore10 for 10 free meals including free shipping.   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     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       LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.       Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash?  Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration?  Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?   Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.   For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!     On the Needles:(0:42) Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, in the "Birthday Suit" colorway.  Gigi strung one length of beads onto   Oral B Superfloss with beads. She needs to knit a swatch and figure out bead placement.    Jasmin has been working on her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Spruce green while on video chat. She’s finished the front, and is nearly finished with the back.   Gigi  is working on yet another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy with black and red and brown stripes. She got both socks to the toe decreases.    Jasmin started (and is making great progress) on her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”.  Jasmin got the coolest Ott-Lite. Gigi is ready to knit the Ochre cardigan She kitted everything up, and  wound the yarn Gigi finished The Joker and the Thief shawl. Gigi is swatching for a fade cowl. The pattern recommended worsted yarn held double. Gigi was swatching with  Onyx Fiber Arts fingering yarn on size 1 needles, using the Knitmore cowl as a template, and she is using Knitcompanion   In Stitches (33:38) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: sleeping hat, socks, Paton’s Kroy socks, she didn’t feel the purl stitches  Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover Go on Instagram and post what you are doing to cheer yourself up!   Events(34:00) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Fender has Free guitar and Ukulele lessons    Mother Knows Best:(35:48) Be bold.    When Knitting Attacks: (42:50) Gigi's Joker and the Thief knitting attack won yarn chicken .   Gigi is wrestling with the bead placement in the lace pattern for the French Cancan   Knits In Space:(45:47) Entertainment, culture, uplifting stuff. Virtual board games. Clue script reading.   MacBeth  South Bay Musical Theatre doing readings Taboo Metropolitan Opera Broadway HD   And Sew On:(50:24) Gigi found a sewing UFO, it is a  white on black toile print. It is a flared skirt with lining.   Pressed zipper open. Sewed I invisible zipper with new to me technique. Easiest way ever. Couldn’t find textbook for technique, Got Sandra Betzina's Power Sewing off the shelf.  Doesn’t need a hemostat. Sewed in zipper, center back seam, hemmed lining, serged bottom of hem. Pressed hems. Pinned skirt   and lining together.     

This week's episode is sponsored by:     Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     #welovecolor is more than just a motto, it is the way I live...My hope is that my yarn can light a little fire in your soul when you run across that special skein. Fully Spun yarn is hand-dyed as roving, then spun to create a marled yarn in which every strand has multiple colors. Every finished object shows off color in striped gradients large and small.   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.       LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.   Indie Dyed Yarns, Hand Knit & Crochet Items and Accessories  Here at Mitchell's Creations: Handmade = Quality, Time, & Love.   Sincere Sheep offers high quality, breed-specific wool in a truly stunning palette of natural color.     On the Needles:(0:36) Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, in the "Birthday Suit" colorway.  Gigi strung one length on  Oral B Superfloss with beads. She needs to knit a swatch and figure out bead placement.  Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She finished the orchid colored Cabled Raglan by   Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs.   Gigi  is working on yet another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy. Two pairs need ends woven in. She cast on a pair with black and red and brown stripes. The first sock is ready to have the heel turned.    Jasmin has been working on her Weekender pullover in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Spruce green.   Gigi is helping a friend with her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl, by Afifa. FaceTime knitting is challenging    Jasmin started (and is making great progress) on her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”.  Gigi is getting towards the end of The Joker and the Thief shawl. The last color stripe is coming up.   In Stitches (21:38) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: sleeping hat Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover Go on Instagram and post what you are doing to cheer yourself up!   Events(27:23) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled   Mother Knows Best:(28:35) Research your charity projects. Is it (a) what they’re asking for? (b) who is organizing? (c) who benefits? How are recipients selected? (d) is it helpful for the affected community, or is it a feel-good project for those donating? Let  us know about your criteria for determining which charities you support.   Article about effectiveness of cloth masks can be found here, Article from CDC : Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks Altruism effect on the brain.   Sewing Out Loud  is one of Gigi's favorite sewing podcasts. When Knitting Attacks: (40:54) Gigi gets attacked by her Joker and the Thief shawl, blaming the dogs for the disappearance of one ball of yarn. They are good boys, and this time, innocent.   Jasmin was repeatedly attacked by her Quatrat pullover  Gigi is wrestling with the lace pattern for the French Cancan   Straw into Gold:(49:12) Spinning with Rex. Jasmin mentions Morro Fleece Works   And Sew On:(52:08) Gigi has more Avengers  burrito pillows, cut, pressed and pinned.  She is waiting for Genevieve to come over and sew.  She finished the sloper out of muslin.   Gigi found the back half of her lost sloper from 1991, while she  was looking for drafting paper.   Gigi is eligible for the California Community College Honor Society 

This week's episode is sponsored by:     Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     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   LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.     On the Needles:(0:32) Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, in the "Birthday Suit" colorway. Jasmin had enough beads in the right color and size. Gigi strung one length of  Oral B Superfloss. She needs to knit a swatch and figure out bead placement.  Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She is finished with the body of the orchid colored Cabled Raglan by Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs, and only has the collar left.   Gigi's Vanilla is the new black socks out of Patons Kroy rainbow stripes, are done. A grey pair is also done, so she cast on a pair with black and red and brown stripes.    Jasmin started her Hard Rime Hat for the #HardRimeHatKAL in Lisa Souza: Black Purple and Jonquil. Jasmin tried a colorwork ring Jasmin likes the Joy of Cooking Allie Brosh's blog, Hyperbole and a Half (and her book!) Gigi: helping a friend with her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl,  by Afifa   In Stitches (16:07) Jasmin wore her Westport waves hat Gigi: sleeping hat Genevieve: Red and gold scarf, Hamilknit hat   Mother Knows Best:(18:12) Do things that make you feel good. Take your meds, drink water, wear your good underwear. Amy Singer (of Knitty.com) has compiled a list of canceled events and the affected vendors, which you can find here. When Knitting Attacks: (30:02) Gigi gets attacked by her Joker and the Thief shawl, and a perplexing issue with her Vanilla is the new black socks   Review:(33:45) Get Garter by Woolly Wormhead   And Sew On:(39:13) Genevieve sewed the seams for the avengers burrito pillows, Gigi did the second seam for the French seam Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: moulage has been suspended. She worked on sloper out of muslin.  She is also working on a Simplicity dress with her friend  They worked on the bodice: stay stitching, directional sewing, sewing onto swatches.   Gigi introduced her friend to the Gertie sewing books. Jasmin repaired three comforters.  Next time she will use Wonderunder  

This week's episode is sponsored by:    Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.     Errata:(0:34) Jasmin combined Jessie Maed and Jacqueline Cieslak into one person (regarding the knitted shorts)   On the Needles:(0:40) Gigi is working on the French Cancan shawl in Oink Pigments dk, extra fine Superwash merino, Birthday Suit colorway; she has nearly finished the first skein and is thinking of adding beads. Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She is working on the orchid colored Cabled Raglan by Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs. She’s joined the sleeves and is working on the yoke. Gigi worked on two pairs of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of Patons Kroy.   Jasmin swatched for her Quadrat pullover  in The Dye Project Worsted, in Painted Lady.     Jasmin delivered the Jedi cardigan and Yoda hat for Genevieve’s teacher’s baby.    KnitBoop’s Namu Sweater is LIVE on ravelry.    Gigi is helping a classmate with her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl, by Afifa. In Stitches (24:41) Jasmin wore her Namu Cowl, and resistance hat Gigi: sleeping hat Genevieve: Red and gold scarf   Mother Knows Best:(25:26)   Amy Singer (of Knitty.com) has compiled a list of canceled events and the affected vendors, which you can find here.   Here's the link to the super-catchy Vietnamese Coronavirus PSA.   When Knitting Attacks: (29:51) The dogs helped with Gigi's French Cancan shawl.   Gigi was attacked by the vanilla socks.    Jasmin realized that she mis-crossed half of the cables on her tunic.   Review:(36:15) Boost Your Knitting, Arnall-Culliford Knitwear   And Sew On:(42:13) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: moulage is done, and the sloper is today’s project.   Gigi also made 3 clean copies of the moulage to develop the sloper.  Gigi is working on burrito style pillow cases.  

This week's episode is sponsored by:             Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.   Go to HelloFresh.com/knitmore10 and use code knitmore10 for 10 free meals including free shipping.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.       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   LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.       On the Needles:(0:40) Jasmin is feeling amazing and is on a finishing kick. She has dug out the orchid colored Cabled Raglan by Cheryl Oberle from the box of UFOs and is working on the sleeves. Gigi finished her Drea’s shawl in Oink Pigments. White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "MommyDearest" .    Jasmin finished Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.   Gigi worked on the Wee Envelope sweaters; the knitting is done for the pink one, two bright green ones are done, enough yarn left for matching hats   Jasmin finished a test knit hat for Julie from Oink Pigments (Urchin hat) in LazerSheep Sheepicorn.    For hearts and hands: on Christmas, Gigi started an orange Joji Locatelli wrap sweater; then she started a yellow one, then set up a couple of more wrap sweaters, navy pink, hot pink and grey.    Jasmin finished the Jedi cardigan and Yoda hat for Genevieve’s teacher’s baby.    Gigi is working on a pair of Vanilla is the new black socks out of Patons Kroy    Jasmin finished her Tundra Pullover by The Petite Knitter in A Verb for Keeping Warm “horizon”.    Jasmin finished her test knit for KnitBoop’s Namu Sweater in 2005 Tess Yarns superwash merino.    Jasmin is finishing her cabled raglan tunic (by Cheryl Oberle) in 2005 malabrigo worsted in Orchid Gigi worked on her pair of Wee Envelope sweaters; the knitting is done for the pink one, two bright green ones are done, she has  enough yarn left for matching hats For hearts and hands: on Christmas, Gigi started an orange Joji Locatelli wrap sweater; she  then started a yellow one, and set up a couple of more wrap sweaters: navy, pink, hot pink and grey. She set up an index cards with measurements.   Gigi is working on a pair of Vanilla is the new Black socks in Patons Kroy   Events: (18:12) We hosted The Backstage Knitting Podcast and Dr Gemma Jasmin met Vanessa Smith of Vanessa Smith Designs . We mention Lady Dye Designs.  KTB38 on Instagram.  Jasmin mentions Jacqueline Cieslak came up with a pattern for wool knickers, and she will teach a class at A Verb For Keeping Warm We attended a wedding in the Oink Pigments booth (#hitchedatstitches) -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater GOT a new, catchy hashtag!  #myBIPOCfestsweater - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  Stitches West recap   Jasmin mentions Denise Bayron  Specialties, DoorDash and the Shibaguyz   In Stitches (39:01) Jasmin wore her Sprig pullover, Tundra Pullover, Namu Pullover, Dissent Cardigan, Chevron Shenanigans (#SemiFinishedSunday) Gigi: Poza, Newsprint Cowl Genevieve: Coronation cardigan Mother Knows Best:(41:37) When you’re taking a break, really take a break.  Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff host the My Favorite Murder podcast When Knitting Attacks: (49:34) Gigi 's wrap sweaters attack. Challenging to fix mistakes in garter stitch.  Her infinity cowl also attacks.   Straw into Gold:(53:10) Kool-Aid dyeing and spinning at Preschool! We mention Unicorn Power Scour   And Sew On:(58:12) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College:moulage is done. Sewed a sleeve from pattern drafted from   measurements

This week's episode is sponsored by:   The world is always changing, and it's time for changes at Bar-Maids. After much reflection on the state of the growing world, and the impact humans are making on the planet, we're changing our commitment to sustainability in a much more impactful way, without losing sight of our mission to provide the "best hand-crafted moisturizers that come from the heart." We're also changing our name to LoLo Body Care. It won't be confused with exotic alcoholic beverages any longer but we'll still answer to Bar-Maids just for you! Stay tuned to learn about how we will be reducing everyone's carbon footprint.           Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     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   On the Needles:(0:32) Jasmin is nearly finished with her Polwarth pullover.    Jasmin has finished one front and the back on the Jedi cardigan (Joji Locatelli’s baby wrap cardigan) for Genevieve’s teacher #knittinginthedark Gigi was working on a baby wrap cardigan out of Hue Loco for the True North Hearts and Hands donation. Body is done. Needs sleeves    Gigi  finished the  Regia Pairfect vacation yarn! All socks are done, ends are woven in! Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock We pose the Clone swatch question. Gigi mentions Lois McMasters Bujold. ( The Vorkosigan series is one of her absolute favorites) We will be collecting hats (locally) to mail to refugees in New England:   Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Events: (15:54) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (needs a catchy hashtag) - #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov -#Grinch-Along December 2019 - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know! Stitches West! In Stitches (21:44) Jasmin wore her Hamilknit hat, Namu cowl, Breezy Cardigan, Brioche hat from Rose. Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap   Mother Knows Best:(24:51) This week, we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about? thread about blocking Blocking Wires We mention Galina blocking Orenburg shawls. When Knitting Attacks: (39:32) Gigi: Vanilla is the new black socks out of Patons Kroy. Knitted the leg so long, ran out of yarn.  Joji wrap sweater: did short rows instead of binding off each row. CocoKnits Tutorial For sleeves: short by at least 15 stitches each side  Cast on another sweater.Did get the numbers wrong.  Jasmin suggested knitting the Wee Envelope Jasmin- misread “10 repeats” for “10 rows”.    And Sew On:(47:53) In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College, There were so many alterations on the bodice, I can’t see what I have been doing.  Need to make a new , clean bodice muslin  Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. Gigi is working on Pompoms and tassels.   Worked on the jeans for the midterm.   

This week's episode is sponsored by:   So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins. Akerworks: We like making things.       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         Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   On the Needles:(0:32) Gigi  worked on the  Regia Pairfect vacation yarn, mostly on Addi Sock Rockets she is planning to knit the feet and then do all the toes. Gigi remembered how to do Kitchener stitch and grafted the toe of the vanilla socks with afterthought heels out of Patons Kroy  Jasmin made progress on the test knit for ThePetiteKnitter (cottongrass jumper) in malabrigo worsted, started sleeve 1.(#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin mentions the  #BIPOCMAL2019, which starts in September and ends in November. Gigi worked on the body of the Rocky Coast cardigan. She was reading her textbook about garments that hang open in the front, how to avoid that by adding stitches in the front    Jasmin knitted on her  White Birch Fiber Arts socks in "A Study in Peach, Mint". Jasmin talked about color dominance and the article on Ysolda's blog. Gigi also knitted another stripe on The Joker and the Thief shawl  #bigbadbergalong, Jasmin talks about Jacquard floats.   We will be collecting hats for refugees in New England. Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Events: (19:14) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater - #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov - PIQF October 17-20 -Lambtown - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  -Half marathon for the knitting group to work on baby layette   In Stitches (24:13) Jasmin wore her Sprig pullover Gigi wore her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class Jasmin talks about her Tula Toddler carrier   Mother Knows Best:(34:51) Season change routine. (Air out knits, mend, etc)   When Knitting Attacks: (40:42) ONE. MISSED. CHART. Stitch.   And Sew On:(43:50) In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College she got the muslin for her skirt fitted.  Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.  She turned in the appliqué sampler.  Next due is quilting technique samples Gigi mentions 9 patch Cat Stairway to Heaven quilt

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         Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.   Take advantage of HelloFresh’s special offer for 2019. Get $80 off your first month by going to hellofresh.com/KNITMORE80 and enter KNITMORE80.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   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     On the Needles:(0:57) Gigi  worked on the Pairfect vacation yarn, mostly on Addi Sock Rockets It seems that she is planning to knit the feet and then do all the toes  Jasmin started a test knit for ThePetiteKnitter (cottongrass jumper) in malabrigo worsted, (#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin mentions the  #BIPOCMAL2019, which starts in September and ends in November. Jasmin mentions Jessie Mae Designs Gigi also knitted one afterthought heel of the Patons Kroy. Vanilla sock Jasmin knitted on her  White Birch Fiber Arts socks in "A Study in Peach, Mint”, and cast on a pair of socks in Valkyrie Fibers “wayward sons” series “baby in a trenchcoat” self-striping.   Events: (7:21) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater - #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov - PIQF October 17-20 -Lambtown - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/    In Stitches (11:21) Jasmin is wearing her new Houndstooth Wrap (photo above) Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from her Beginning Clothing Constructions class at Westvalley College   Mother Knows Best:(13:44) Plan your knitting. Waiting corollary She likes the ChiaoGoo Needles we got on amazing markdown She also mentions Aunt Lydia's Cotton Tell us how you prep!    Straw into Gold:(29:32) Jasmin finished her  black and yellow houndstooth wrap in silk that she wove on her  Schacht Flip loom Jasmin mentions the rigid heddle weaving book book by Jane Patrick The Weavers Idea Book: Creative Cloth on a Rigid Heddle Loom   And Sew On:(38:35) In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College she got the muslin for her skirt fitted.  Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.  She turned in the embroidery sampler.  Next due is an appliqué technique sampler    Also, working on an embroidery with Persian motif, and I had Genevieve help    

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         Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.   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.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   Episode 549 Erin Lane- Fix a Stitch -  Infinite twist- Little Skein - KnitCompanion - PLAY A PROMO On the Needles:(0:33) Gigi  cast on the last of the Pairfect vacation yarn, also another sock out of the Patons Kroy yarn, for a Vanilla sock with afterthought heel    Jasmin knit her second swatch for the Diaphanous Raglan, (#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin mentions the  #BIPOCMAL2019, which starts in September and ends in November. Jasmin mentions Jessie Mae Designs   Gigi is working on the Rocky Coast cardigan and finished hip increases, knitting on the body of the cardigan  Jasmin knitted on her  White Birch Fiber Arts socks in "A Study in Peach, Mint". Gigi: finished one repeat on The Joker and the Thief shawl  Stash Dash recap. Jasmin mentions the Dissent cardigan and the Elsa sweater   Jasmin’s Viajante is inching towards the mesh section.   Events: (19:00) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater - #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov - PIQF October 17-20 -Lambtown   In Stitches (21:05)   Gigi wore a dress with blueberries from over ten years ago   Stitch Please Podcast PROMO 25:49!   Mother Knows Best:(26:19) This week we answer a question about baby knits (2660), True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  Jasmin mentions Aja Barber  Joji Locatelli wrap sweater  Couture Button Tutorial  Wee Envelope by Ysolda Teague  Useful but gross envelope neckline trick Sport weight  Regia Baby Vertebrae   When Knitting Attacks:(54:18) Gigi discovered that she made a mistake knitting the pairfect kids socks A line skirt:machine stitched hem came out    Review :(39:02) This week we review Loopy Mango Knitting by Loopy Mango We mention Stephen West   Straw into Gold:(51:08) Genevieve and Jasmin warped her Schacht Flip loom and started weaving a black and yellow houndstooth wrap in silk   And Sew On:(53:19) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College got fitted with the paper patterns. She can start on the muslin now Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College started.   Thinking of embellishing home dec items for final project.  Picked up yellow linen and zippers  

This week's episode is sponsored by:   So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins. Akerworks: We like making things.               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   Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.   We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     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         On the Needles:(0:33) The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is nearly complete. Here is the link for fundraising for the Children's Musical Theater San Jose. Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan. Still knitting on yarn that was frogged. Jasmin has finished the body of the Sprig pullover. Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante. Gigi is working on  The Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018 Jasmin made some good progress on her Asfaltflickan Pony socks (Vanilla is the new black) Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi, in Forbidden Fiber Co,First one done, working on the back of the second one Jasmin has finished the body of the Sprig pullover. Patons Kroy socks are done, need ends woven in. New pair cast on in Slate Jacquard   Events: (21:32): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Knot along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(23:39) This week we answer a question from the what do you want to hear about thread about post concussion knitting. Sam Knitmore joins us. Jasmin suggests the Simple collection by TinCanKnits.   When Knitting Attacks:(33:59) Gigi is working on Cat Bordhi wristers . Did first one with slipped edges, forgot that for second one.   Need to set color when I am done Rocky Coast cardigan.  Yarn has weak spots Tied a bow to weave in ends later.  Next weak spot: wet spliced ends   Review:(37:39) This week we review 100 Knits   Tour de Fleece Training:(49:16) week 5: Clean your wheel. Jasmin recommends Murphy's Oil Soap and Wood Beams wood conditioner.   Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably   And Sew On:(53:51) Genevieve is learning to sew. The Best of Sewing Machine Fun For Kids.

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   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We also have a bi-monthly yarn club called Club Dragonfly. You can join on a pro-rated basis and receive three more shipments, with or without bonus swag. If you’re local to the Washington, DC area, please join us for our super-fun open house at our studio on Saturday, June 22nd from 12-4. We’re located at 4104 Howard Avenue in Kensington, Maryland. We have plenty of surprises in store! Chicagoland folks can find us at STITCHES Midwest in booths 304/306/308 from August 1st-4th in Schaumburg, Illinois. All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.     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.   We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     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       On the Needles:(0:33) We are drooling over ice cream. The Perfect Scoop. Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante. Gigi is working on the green part of the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. 45  green squares are done so far, have yarn for one more, 48 purple squares. Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is separated for the armholes!   She remains  enthusiastic about Knitcompanion Gigi is working on  the Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018   Jasmin has separated the sleeves on her #chooseyourownadventureKAL Sprig in Squashblossom yellow and is zooming down the body. Gigi suggests buttons by Sheila Ernst Jasmin mentions the pleased expression on @antigonaNYC on Instagram in her Tundra Pullover. She also loves A Verb For Keeping Warm Jasmin is making progress on the front on her  Myrna top by Joan Michael-McGowan out of Tess Yarns microfiber ribbon. Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi, in Forbidden Fiber Co, Merino Nylon Stellina in Coal Train Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan. Jasmin mentions Sally Fox Gigi is knitting more socks out of Patons Kroy, both need to be kitchenered and afterthought heeled. Events: (23:46): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is BACK ON! - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24 - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Knot along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(25:44) This week we discuss Franklin Habit’s  from the Lion Brand blog piece about the things we leave behind. Jasmin mentions custom label logo design by Julie.   When Knitting Attacks:(41:11) Gigi is working on Cat Bordhi wristers.  Edges are not crisp, but loose and flaring.  Frogged. Will slip 1st stitch.  Yarn lost color all over my hands.     Review:(44:07) The Art of Circular Yokes, by Kerry Bogert   Tour de Fleece Training:(1:02:46) Week 3:  take 25g and spin a sample to test both your fiber, and your wheel.   Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably   And Sew On:(1:04:03) Sewing machine is back. Jasmin really likes Ray’s sewing in SJ.   Aki's Bakery is now closed. No link.

This week's episode is sponsored by:   So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins. Akerworks: We like making things.                                   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.   Take advantage of HelloFresh’s special offer for 2019. Get $80 off your first month by going to hellofresh.com/KNITMORE80 and enter KNITMORE80.   We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   On the Needles:(0:37) Jasmin is making progress on the front on her  Myrna top by Joan Michael-McGowan out of Tess Yarns microfiber ribbon.   Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan.   Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante.   Gigi is working on the green part of the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. 40 green squares are done so far, 32 purple squares.  +5   Jasmin finished her Knitmore Vanilla Socks out of Oink Pigments “Roy G. Pig”, and did the Vanilla Sock Pattern update. (First FO of stash dash!) Gigi: the Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Stitches 2018 Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan yoke: colorwork finished! Jacquard floats! She is enthusiastic about Knitcompanion She talks about Jacqard floats and mentions Alasdair Post-Quinn's books, and Lucy Neatby She mentions Star War hats , and techknitter's STUART Jacquard float technique Gigi is knitting more socks out of Patons Kroy   Events: (18:37): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is BACK ON! - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24 -May 15 Knitgirllls rule change episode - May  31 till end of August:Two Ewes Knot along -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28, training starts May 22   We loved Bottle Shock Sherri from Morro Fleece Works will process the fleeces we bought there. Anna Harvey had dryer balls In Stitches:(26:44) Gigi :Einstein coat Jasmin:Parkland Boxy, and Breezy   Mother Knows Best:(29:41) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about wearing ease vs designer ease. She mentions Kenneth D King   When Knitting Attacks:(38:30) Gigi: socks. Messed up the toe decreases Joker:haven’t gotten the rhythm yet, pulled back knitting three times Kroy socks.  Cast on second sock.  Color stripes are running the opposite way of the first sock.   Wound backwards? Did my toes in regular stockinette.  Pulling it out again because Princess on the pea. Jasmin mentions the Akerworks yarn caddy. Joker and the Thief shawl.  Crossed stitch.   Tour de Fleece Training:(51:27) Week 2: Weigh out your fiber into 25 g nests. If you are preparing your own fiber: wash your fleece and start processing. Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. LINK Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably Gigi spun and plied bits of hand spun that are just a taste will make nice preemie hats on the Turkish spindle   And Sew On:(54:00) Sewing machine not working Embroidered fabric for a dress for Jasmin. Changes for the new version: longer.  Incorporate the godets into the garment to have fewer seams interrupting the embroidery.  Also, cut front and back on fold, instead of two halves. Correction: Gigi said warp thread. For straightening, one  pulls a weft thread.  

This week's episode is sponsored by:           No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.   Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com On the Needles:(0:35) Jasmin has made some progress on her Viajiante. Jasmin has also swatched for a Comfort Fade sweater with the Syrup rainbow by Black Trillium Fibres. Gigi has Vanilla Is The New Black socks on the needles,  in the "Deep End" colorway. Also :Purple Haze. out of Patons Kroy,  You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy Jasmin started a pair of socks out of the Cozy Knitter’s “Gingerbread House” colorway, which matches her Little Red Truck bag from Little Skein. Jasmin worked on the Eddy cowl by Elizabeth Doherty out of Quiviut/Silk. Gigi did more units for the polygon blanket.   Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tied Knots hat. She also picked up her Worsted Boxy   Events: (17:49) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli. - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration   In Stitches:(18:44) - Jasmin: wool socks,seneca pullover, green twist cardigan, rocky coast cardigan - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl,Christmas socks, wool socks. she thinks she should knit a pair of Christmas socks every year. - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat, Gone Astray cardigan -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, green/yellow woven scarf   Contest:(24:29) - Grinchalong 2018 is finished! Winners will be picked and contacted over the next week.   Mother Knows Best:(27:17) -2561: themes!   When Knitting Attacks:(39:53) Hexagon issues, laundry drama, and the amazing shrinking Jasmin.   Review:(47:35) This week we review: Akerworks Knitting Tool Kit   And Sew On:(57:12) Gigi started on the Grinch bags, and set up an assembly line. Sewing ribbons Grade for sewing class 79.35%   Trying to sew or do something sewing related every day  

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.   Here at Little Skein, we LOVE the spirit of the Grinchalong. So we’ve created a kit for the traditional 12 days of Christmas, which start on Christmas Day. Enjoy 12 days of twinkly lights, cozy times, and easy knitting with our Christmastide kit. It’s the perfect gift to yourself. In the Little Skein shop starting December 1st. Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com   On the Needles:(0:34) Jasmin’s Frozen Hearts sweater is finished and BLOCKED!.   Jasmin has FINISHED the Tale as old as Time cowl! She needs one more OXO dryer rack Gigi removed 3 lifelines and a gazillion stitch markers from the Vitamin D cardigan    Gigi 2 newborn hats out of Patons Kroy Jasmin reminds her of the buttons from Katrinkles. Jasmin has picked up her Viajiante. She is planning to knit a Comfort Fade sweater with the Syrup rainbow by Black Trillium Fibres that she is storing in the perfect Little Skein bag/ bucket. Gigi has Vanilla Is The New Black socks on the needles,  in the "Deep End" colorway. Also :Purple Haze. out of Patons Kroy,  You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy Jasmin started the Eddy cowl by Elizabeth Doherty out of Quiviut/Silk. Gigi did 4 units for the polygon blanket.  Bamboo needles are too grippy. Should start on 16”needles Jasmin sewed a custom label, designed by Julie into the scarf she wove for Gigi She will  order a fancy plunger for fulling some more knits   Events: (25:30) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli. Gigi finished knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, pulled yarn from Neighborhood Fiber Company. Not quite sure about what pattern. Maybe Spector? - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration   In Stitches:(27:27) - Jasmin: wool socks,seneca pullover, black and red cloche, green twist cardigan, - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl, Peacock Plumes, Christmas socks, wool socks. she thinks she should knit a pair of Christmas socks every year. - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, striped silk/wool sweater, handspun sweater -Sam: grey cap   Contest:(31:10) - Grinchalong 2018 started Dec 1st. Great prizes. Pictures will be coming   Mother Knows Best:(39:11) - Block your work. Measure yourself periodically. Wear appropriate foundation garments   When Knitting Attacks:(44:15) Jasmin closed tube at 90º angle.   And Sew On:(48:41)   Gigi started on the Grinch bags, and set up an assembly line.   

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.   For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/knitmore60 and enter knitmore60   Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com   On the Needles:(0:49) Gigi has gone monogamous, she finished the Russell Street shawl that had been languishing as a UFO.   Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere. Jasmin’s Frozen Hearts sweater is a measure, a little ribbing and a block away from being finished.   Gigi has Vanilla Is The New Black socks on the needles, out of Patons Kroy,  You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy  in the "Deep End" colorway. She mentions the Siren books by Mira Grant. (Rolling in the Deep, Into the Drowning Deep) Jasmin has picked up her Viajiante. Gigi read that you can set Perler Beads with the Cricut Easy Press Jasmin is almost done with her Frozen Hearts pullover. She wants to start the Dissent pullover Jasmin mentions the Tale as old as Time cowl.   Events: (17:45) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli. Gigi finished knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, pulled yarn from Neighborhood Fiber Company. Not quite sure about what pattern - Weinachtsmarkt, Dec. 8: 4-8 PM At Green Planet Yarns  (Andrea’s mom’s Glūhwein !!!) - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration   In Stitches:(22:38) - Jasmin: wool socks, resistance hat, rainbow dots cowl, Bifrost Scarf, Fox hat, seneca pullover, green twist cardigan, Greyhaven BostonJen hat - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, Christmas socks, wool socks, - Genevieve: coronation sweater. Gryffindor scarf and hat -Rex: Andrew’s woven scarf! Oliver sweater, If You Give a Pig a Pancake Jasmin mentions Beyond Clean -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Cap -Sam: grey cap   Contest:(26:31) - Grinchalong 2018 started Dec 1st. Great prizes. Pictures will be coming Jasmin raves about the New York Times Chocolate Mousse recipe Mother Knows Best:(37:20) Trust your gut feeling. Jasmin mentions the Dissent cardigan   When Knitting Attacks:(45:42) Gigi: Russell Street shawl.  Did decreases on the wrong side.  Tried to drop stitches to fix it. Messed that up, had to frog about 10 rows   Review:(48:56) This week we review: Curls 3 by Hunter Hammersen Also: Curls, Curls 2   Oh, Darn!:(58:20) Intermittent zigzag to fix frayed hems on Sam’s jeans Tossed two pairs of pants where the zipper had separated   And Sew On:(1:02:55) Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College She is posting progress pictures on social media (on Instagram, Tumblr, Facebook as knitmoregirls). Big project was due this past Thursday. Turned it in.  Had extra time, started on the Grinch bags. Trying to set up an assembly line.   Spelling for toile after checking on Dictionary.com

This week's episode is sponsored by:   So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins. Akerworks: We like making things.           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.   For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.     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.   Here at Little Skein, we LOVE the spirit of the Grinchalong. So we’ve created a kit for the traditional 12 days of Christmas, which start on Christmas Day. Enjoy 12 days of twinkly lights, cozy times, and easy knitting with our Christmastide kit. It’s the perfect gift to yourself. In the Little Skein shop starting December 1st.   On the Needles:(0:40) Gigi picked up the Russell Street shawl that had been languishing as a UFO, figured out what was wrong, and is making great progress Jasmin has made some more progress on her Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere. Jasmin is nearly finished with sleeve #2 of the Frozen Hearts sweater. She mentions yarn with beautiful depth of color from the Buffalo Wool Company Gigi has Vanilla Is The New Black socks out of Patons Kroy,  You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy   Has set up four more pairs, and cast on a new pair in the "Deep End" colorway.   Gigi finished knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, and needs to find a new sweater to knit . Jasmin mentions the Tale as old as Time cowl.   Events: (17:33) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli - Weinachtsmarkt, Dec. 8: 4-8 PM At Green Planet Yarns  (Enjoy! Glūhwein and Glogg) - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration   In Stitches:(19:08) - Jasmin: wool socks, resistance hat, rainbow dots cowl, Bifrost Scarf, Fox hat - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, Rainbow Dots cowl - Genevieve: coronation sweater.   Contest: (24:05) - Grinchalong 2018 started Dec 1st.   Mother Knows Best:(29:08) Talk to somebody about your knitting. Or their knitting.   When Knitting Attacks:(37:14) Measure flat. Lost a ½” in measuring badly on sleeve #1. Read directions IN ORDER.   Review:(43:12) This week we review: Wild Mittens, Unruly Socks, by Lumi Karmitsa   Straw into Gold: (51:53) Jasmin has a quiet evening, so she does math and warps the Schacht Flip Loom. Spent more time figuring out how to do a flip stand on the cheap, should have just ordered it. She is using Tess Yarns for warp. Here is the link to Schacht and Jane Patrick's books   And Sew On:(1:00:54) Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College She is posting progress pictures on social media (on Instagram, Tumblr, Facebook as knitmoregirls). Big project is due this Thursday. Suit with princess style jacket and high waisted skirt is  done. Knit garment done is done. Skirt for Jasmin from the beginning of the semester is done. Also, sewing a pair of trousers out of muslin. Front is done. Still need to attach facings and join front and back.   Two buttonhole machines at school got broken .

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.   For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.     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.   Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more. Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com   On the Needles:(0:43) Jasmin has made some more progress on her Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere. Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the body is finished, she picked up for edging.   Jasmin finished the Cocktail Umbrella Cowl of Siren Strings yarn, using Knitters Pride color coded  cables and Lykke Needles. Gigi has finished knitting Vanilla Is The New Black socks out of Patons Kroy, in  Blue Raspberry You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy   Jasmin finished the ears on Rex’s Fox hat. The secret project has been shipped and received! (Photo above)   Jasmin finished Genevieve’s  classic cuffed hat by Purl Soho to match Genevieve’s Gryffindor scarf. Jasmin mentions the Tale as old as Time cowl. Events: (12:23) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli - Weinachtsmarkt, Dec. 8: 4-8 PM At Green Planet Yarns  (Enjoy! Glūhwein and Glogg) - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration   In Stitches:(14:34) - Jasmin: wool socks, Greyhaven hat, handspun ribbi, handspun seneca, resistance hat, polka dot cowl - Rex: Lionheart hoodie - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks , Sivia Harding möbius cowl. One sock has a hole - Genevieve: coronation sweater. We are planning to add a new segment: Oh darn!   Contest: (22:51) - First batch of prizes are shipped last Friday for 2017 Grinchalong, 2017 do some good. Jasmin suggests watching A Princess for Christmas. This week we’ll email and ship for “I Blame the Knitmores” - Grinchalong 2018 starts Dec 1st.   Mother Knows Best:(27:07) Use good materials. Wool is thermoplastic. Polyester is not   When Knitting Attacks:(28:56) Picking up stitches on the sides.  Challenging to pick up stitches on the edge    Will have to lose 3 stitches on one side   Review:(35:20) This week we review: Little Man Knits, by Alex Capshaw-Taylor   Straw into Gold: (52:11) Jasmin has finished-finished the secret project with the endless fringe! Jasmin rattles off the directions.   And Sew On:(57:24) Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College Big project is coming due. Suit with Princess style jacket and high waisted skirt. Also, sewing a pair of trousers out of muslin. And we are working on a sloper for knit fabric.  Drafting done. Button hole pocket.  Wrong side. Didn’t fix the lapels and collar enough, lining and hem edge aren’t same length

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.   For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.     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.   Here at Little Skein, we LOVE the spirit of the Grinchalong. So we’ve created a kit for the traditional 12 days of Christmas, which start on Christmas Day. Enjoy 12 days of twinkly lights, cozy times, and easy knitting with our Christmastide kit. It’s the perfect gift to yourself. In the Little Skein shop starting December 1st.   Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.         CA fire updates: The air is safe to breathe again, charity efforts are in full swing. - Sincere Sheep is donating a portion of her Black Friday portions to the relief effort for the Camp Fire Area On the Needles:(0:44) Jasmin has made some progress on a Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere.   Gigi has finished knitting lots of Vanilla Is The New Black socks out of Patons Kroy.  Sunburst Stripe, Mexicala Stripes, Turquoise Stripes, Sweet Stripes, Sunburst Stripes, Blue Raspberry Stripes. Done You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy   Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the third short row part of the body. Jasmin learned a *different* tubular cast-on and started a classic cuffed hat by Purl Soho to go with Genevieve’s scarf. Events: (9:08) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli - Weinachtsmarkt, Dec. 8: 4-8 PM At Green Planet Yarns - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration Enjoy! Glūhwein and Glogg   In Stitches:(11:22) - Jasmin: wool socks, Greyhaven hat, handspun ribbi, handspun seneca - Rex: Lionheart hoodie - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, Viajante wool socks   Contest(14:53) - Prizes are shipping THIS FRIDAY/Saturday for 2017 Grinchalong, 2017 do some good, I Blame the Knitmores - Grinchalong 2018 starts Dec 1st.   Mother Knows Best:(23:41) Ask for what you need. Can’t do it all alone? Ask for help. Hate winding yarn/weaving in ends? Ask for help.   When Knitting Attacks:(28:56) Three tries to get the hang of the other tubular cast on   Review:(33:38) This week we review: Cat’s Family of Fingerless Mitts   Straw into Gold: (44:31) Jasmin wove a Gryffindor scarf for Genevieve, out of Sunshine Yarns self-striping worsted in “Gryffindor” on the cricket loom. Maybe 4 hours, start to finish. Jasmin has finished-finished the secret project with the endless fringe!   And Sew On:(51:39) Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College Big project is coming due. Suit with either a skirt or pants.  Princess style jacket with high waisted skirt. Took pattern in and asked about slit. Drafted lining for skirt.  Had already cut jacket, skirt, lining for jacket, interfacing.  Fused interfacing to fabric with ( 9 inch) cricut Easy Press.  Sewed main pieces together.   Also, sewing a pair of trousers out of muslin .    

This week's episode is sponsored by:       No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.     Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.   For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.   CA fire updates: we are not affected.   On the Needles:(0:42) Jasmin has made some progress on a Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere.   Gigi is knitting lots of Vanilla Is The New Black socks out of Patons Kroy.  Sunburst Stripe, Mexicala Stripes, Turquoise Stripes, Sweet Stripes. She got them past heel increases   Jasmin set up her sock machine to make a cowl for Genevieve.   Gigi finished the Sweet Stripes, bound off one Sunburst Stripes Started a blue Raspberry stripes one for knitting in the car. You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy   Jasmin is beading the endless fringe.   Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the third short row part of the body. She found a groove, and dug up more stitch markers to mark the wrap and turns.   Jasmin started a bulky ribbed cowl out of Siren Strings yarn, using Knitters Pride color coded  cables and Lykke Needles Little Skein Lady Liberty project bag   Events: (18:54) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration - #Grinchalong starts December 1st   In Stitches:(22:51) - Jasmin: Resistance hat,  wool socks, Green Twist cardigan,  woven scarf from Evil Jasmine, Urban sunrise Boneyard - Genevieve:  has no scarf that is “just right”, Coronation sweater - Rex: Lionheart hoodie - Gigi :(Quynn!) hat with ear flaps ,Knitmore cowl Blue Regia socks, Saturn series that I knitted early in the podcast , wool socks   Mother Knows Best:(26:56) Small bites. Anything is manageable one bite at a time. Story of Arachne.   When Knitting Attacks:(33:36) Gigi Vitamin D cardigan. Off by one stitch. Had to move all Stitch markers one over. Next part :supposed to work 7 rows straight in stockinette.  Did 8 rows. Lot of counting Sock machine drama   Review:(42:51) This week we review: Knit Grrl, Cowls and Scarves (paperback here, Ravelry here) Gigi mentions the Zebra cowl   Straw into Gold:(56:27) Jasmin makes some progress on the Incredibles sweater project. Spins a little on the 008 Device of Questionable Origin.   And Sew On:(58:32) Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College Gigi handed in the pants sloper and one leg muslin. Finished drafting trouser pattern. Next step: cut trousers out of muslin.  Started sewing. Front of pants are done.   Pockets, zipper. Under stitching done wrong. Something wrong with zipper application, it sticks.