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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 262 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 KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, Bella Fio & Mandis Makings   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Wild Air Farm Spinning I am spinning a 4 oz braid of Polwarth/Silk (85/15) from Jakira Farms to ply with Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence (dyed in blues and greens) Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Ravelry Project Page Skein 1: 60" loop. 94 wraps= 5640 inches/156 yards. 92g Skein 2: 59" loop. 95 wraps= 5605 inches/155 yards. 96g Skein 3: 60" loop. 116 wraps= 6960 inches/193 yards. 96 g Total: 284 grams- 504 yards/ 460.9 meters Meters for Stash Dash= 4x 460.9 (for a 3 ply)= 1843.6 meters   My total for Stash Dash 2023= 22,908.44 You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet.   Petrichor Socks Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page I used 74 grams of yarn.   Shock Star Hat #2 Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Pattern: none Ravelry Project Page 92 sts. 2x2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. I was running out of yarn as I got close to the crown so I striped in 3 rounds of neon coral and neon blue with the Shock Star color in between. 52g of yarn used.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Bedside Pocket Pattern: None Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co Hook: 6.5 mm (K) Ravelry Project Page I started this project on 9/4. 75 sts across. Single crochet. First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co   My Little Unicorn Socks Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Progress: Past the cuff of the second sock (not the heel as I mentioned last time).   Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple. I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1. Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff. Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page Progress: 9 squares for September complete. I'm planning to buy a neutral sock yarn to seam and border them with. Each month's 3x3 square will have a border around it and then be seamed with the other 11 for the year. You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube. This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors.   Strathcona Sweater Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website) Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) I'm knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) Ravelry Project Page   Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video. I flew through the rolled top, ripped out provisional cast on and joined it together on the train which, I must say made me feel like a wizard!   Brainstorming   Patterns from our Pigskin Bundle on Ravelry   Wear it with Pride Hat by Cori Eichelberger ($10 pattern available on Ravelry. Proceeds go to the Trevor Project. There is a coupon code available if you want/need to pay less). It uses worsted weight self striping with a contrast color and corrugated ribbing to create a nice pattern. Easy Striped Men's Beanie by Lena Mathisson ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry). Worsted weight, striped beanie. Shave Ice Beanie (worsted weight garter stitch hat) by @hookmountainhandmade- $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.⁣⁣ Gandy Dancer Mitts (star stitch textured mittens) by @chitchatknits ⁣$4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry (great for variegated or tonals) Lucky Break (garter shawl using minis where you bind off/cast back on to create large eyelets) by @paperdaisycreations $7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.   From the Armchair Verity by Colleen Hoover. 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.   KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread. Playoff Prediction starts 9/6. Who will win the Super Bowl? Submit your guess by 9/20. Find all the details in this thread. Thanks Nicole for the idea! Official Sponsors of the Quarter: There will be a special point-earning challenge issued for this "Quarter"- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan.  We won't reveal all of the challenges ahead of time, but you will find out about them in the days leading up to that month. You can assume, correctly, that you will get more points for using products from that Official Sponsor.  October: Paper Daisy Creations November: Bella Fio December: Mandi's Makings January: Lolodidit Welcome aboard to our 2 Commentators- Mary (Maryklute) and Kristen (Kips206)! THis episode I shared Mary's first report. Pigskin started with a bang! Over 1000 posts before the Sunday football games even started!  One topic of the chatter has been that it has been so chatty, with lots of folks offering the advice to just jump in and not worry about what you missed! People are all over the place in terms of projects. 38 people already had points on the board by midday Sunday! 16 of those people got points for drafting other players! Erica -- Esalaza has already completed two projects that used over 600 yards each!  She's been making crochet scrap yarn baskets that are super cute! You can find her Ravelry Project Pages here & here (both are Ravelry links)   There's lots of chatter in the team threads as people complete the Tailgate Talk challenge.  Some folks (like me” are working on finishing up pre-PSP WIPs  There's still plenty of time to play so no worries if you haven't even cast on a PSP eligible project yet. To quote imaginedlandscapes, “This knitalong is definitely a marathon and not a sprint.”   Events Vermont Sheep & Wool: Sept 30 & Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023 Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available.   Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)   Ask Me Anything Shana asked to hear about "Savers!" Rachel asked for a wildlife update. Anita asked "Ideas for getting ready for the holidays- decorations and gifts. Check out links to some of the things I discussed: Decor Christmas Balls Ornament Set- knitting pattern by Amy Gaines. $4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry. Triangle Santa Ornament- free knitting pattern available on this blog. Sarah's (of Imagined Landscapes) gnomes I've crocheted triangles and seamed together, put stuffing in between and attached to a twig glued to a ring of wood as the base to make a tree- similar to this Pin. You could do the same thing with knitted fabric. Crochet star ornaments (could also be used as garland). I used cream sparkle yarn and used mod podge stiffener on them. Knitted Christmas garland ideas can be found here. Gifts Heart Garland (crochet) free pattern from Skip to my Lou (great to get ready for Valentine's Day- I also printed small photos & gifted them with mini clothespins from craft store) Nanaimo Cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison Moonrise Necklace by Sivia Harding. You can find my Ravelry Project Page here. DK weight socks Baskets- there are tons of patterns for crochet baskets. Useful + cute! You could use them as the container for other gifts too. Cup cozy (great to pair with a gift certificate to your favorite local coffee place) Fingerless mitts. Sizing is easier to guess on, aim for a ribbed pattern if you're really unsure about sizing. Toys!   On a Happy Note Labor Day weekend fun. Laura was in visiting from NY. Friday we scored big at the local second hand shops. We had an epic pool day at my parents' on Saturday. Sunday we hit the local dairy for ice cream with the girls then went to Megg's for dinner before seeing a Queen Cover Band at night. Pigskin Kick Off & getting to spend so much time with you. The New York Times Games App: Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, Daily Mini are my favorites Decorating for fall! I scored a Luke's Diner tee from the clearance section at Target after Aila suggested it. Stretching & Theragunning on a regular basis now that Liz and I text to check in on each other. Liz took a picture of Millie's creepy baby doll which I later found on my phone and laughed myself silly over. Then Riley found the photo and made it one of my scrolling background/screensaver photos! Hijinx for the win!   Quote of the Week   Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves. –LAURA ESQUIVEL   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Episode 107 fancy pants January 19, 2023 On the Needles 1:45 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Wintertide Socks MKAL by Sivia Harding, Must Stash Yarn Everyday DK in Homecoming and Amy– DONE!!   Antler toque by tincanknits, Knit Picks Brava worsted in currant – DONE!!   Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs, NFC Loft in Victorian Village, Royal Bee Yarn fingering in G7– DONE!!! On the Easel 14:01 Some fancy pants sewing going on…   Jacques Cousteau's wallpaper and Sylvia Earle and florilegium. Coming soon to my Instagram feed. On the Table 19:08 Harissa Roast Chicken from Dinner a Love Story   Tofu Katsu Curry - Cupful of Kale   Polenta Lasagna Recipe | MyRecipes   Baked Brie with Garlic Butter Mushrooms   Naked/Chocolate-chipless cookies Smitten Kitchen Keepers Review 26:44 Slumped parmesan frittata, Two bean salad with basil vinaigrette, Endive salad with apple matchsticks (amazing blend of flavors), Big green little gem salad (rubble!), Winter squash soup with red onion crisp, Essential french onion soup, Cozy chicken and dumplings, Charred salt and vinegar cabbage, Braised winter squash wedges, Green angel hair with garlic butter (read the directions!), Soy glazed tofu with crisped rice, Cauliflower cheese baked potato, Creamy coconut rice with chili-lime vegetables (5 star veggies!), Raclette tartiflette (so rich! So good!), Apple butterscotch crisp   Angry Grandma Sicilian pizza–yum!!, Turkey meatloaf (don't forget the tomato paste), Fettuccine and white ragu (incredibly good, but don't add milk when piping hot), Chicken with Rice & Chorizo (crowd pleaser), Oven-braised Beef Harissa (no leftovers!), Chocolate Peanut-butter cup cookies (my exterior was too thick?), Snow peas with walnuts & parm (would be better with the sharper, called-for pecorino), Double Shallot Egg Salad (so good that I forgot to snap a photo!).   On the Nightstand 46:59 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Blitz by Daniel O'Malley Acts of Violet by Margarita Montimore (audio!!) In at the Death by Francis Duncan (audio) Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade The World We Make by NK Jemesin Eartheater by Dolores Reyes, trans by Julia Sanches The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson The Changling by Joy Williams Nuclear Family by Joseph Han

Episode 106 January 5, 2023 On the Needles 4:27 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     20,638 yards in 39 projects in 2022   Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Machete Shoppe Dirty DK in Eucalyptus– DONE!!   Le Snap by tincanknits, Knit Style Yarns Merino Nylon Fingering 75/25 in A Sweet Christmas– DONE!!   Gnome Made Gifts by Sarah Schira, DIC Smooshy in Rudolph's Favorites– DONE!!   Christmas Adventure Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Tweed in Dalmatian, Barn Door and Sequoia– DONE!!   Advent Scarf 2021 by Tricia Weatherston, Forbidden Fiber Fortitude in Tinsel, FF Gluttony in Classic Christmas Collection – DONE!!   Wintertide Socks MKAL by Sivia Harding, Must Stash Yarn Everyday DK in Homecoming and Amy   Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs, NFC Loft in Victorian Village, Royal Bee Yarn fingering in G7       On the Easel 17:58 Had plans for a curriculum…instead, painted several landscapes, 2 pieces for gallery shows, MANY birds, lots of commissions, plus a 2023 calendar that sold out!   Carter's birds: cedar waxwing, Steller's jay, pine grosbeak Sketchbook work, & background research On the Table 24:06 Xmas eve lasagna   Dinner in One by Melissa Clark Spiced Brussel Sprouts with paneer and lime vinaigrette Red wine mushroom risotto   Cortney's recap: I cooked. The end.   Lasagne Dinner Party (it's much faster with a helper!) Christmas hosting + anxiety Turkey Chili and awesome cornbread Hungarian Goulash inspired by Auntie Rita Cooking from America's Test Kitchen the New Family Cookbook   On the Nightstand 40:31 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   184 books read!   The Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke (audio)  Murder in the First Edition by Lauren Elliott (audio)  Christmas is Murder by C.S. Challinor  A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams  Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle  So Pretty a Problem by Francis Duncan (audio) Murder at Black Oaks by Phillip Margolin (audio)  Paris Daillencourt is ready to crumble by Alexis Hall Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo Book of Night by Holly Black  Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, trans by Geoffrey Trousselot  (audio) The Last Crown by Elżbieta Cherezińska, trans by Maya Zakrzewska-Pim Blue Skinned Gods by S.J. Sindu The Forty Elephants by Erin Bledsoe  Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri (audio) Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin   Cortney's recap: Read less in service of painting practice = 68 books!   Now Is Not The Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson Blue Lightning by Ann Cleeves (book 4 with the BIRDS!)   On the Horizon 1:00:21 Knitting,  3 sweaters with yarn from pre-2022 stash Charity– hats and knitted knockers Quarterly knit from deep stash KitsCross stitch Bracelet Xmas- figures or 12 days   Storygraph challenges  WSIRN episode with founder West Portal Books Irish Book Subscription  New ingredients: preserved lemon? What else? Make homemade gnocchi   Cortney's Ideas:   TRY to finish my westknits shawl before Stitches West.   Easel: less white space, more daily work (sketchbooks, etc).   Table: cook less often; batch cooking AND make better lunches for myself (temple food).   Nightstand: listen to more author, artist interviews. California Book Club    Bonus Book Talk! 1:22:58

Brainy thing: 19:22 Behind the Redwood Curtain: 29:36   What We're Learning from our Knitting (and Crochet) Catherine was struck with Mandala Madness and is now crocheting Melanie's Mandala https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melanies-mandala-baby-blanket Melanie operates M and M Crochet Designs on Ravelry. Catherine is using Caron Yarnspirations in Skinny Cake in color gradient Rainbow. She also shared information on taking care of our crafting hands -- she's taking a Tai Chi for Arthritis class and also recommends Carson Demers https://www.ravelry.com/people/ergoiknit https://www.ergoiknit.com/. book Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Handknitting and that he was featured on Fruity Knitting video cast Ep 102 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfWEi57a-4U.   Margaret talks about her reluctance to start the Harmonia's Ring Cowl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harmonias-rings-cowl by Sivia Harding despite having been given beautiful yarn Shibui Knits Vine in the Majesty Colorway. It begins with a mobieus cast on that Cat Bordhi made famous. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4. But she's started now -- at least a few rows.   Brainy Thing: Volunteerism not only helps others, it helps you as well. Catherine reports on it.   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167487012001456?via%3Dihub   Behind the Redwood Curtain: Margaret talks about Sneaker Waves and Rogue waves: both big waves but different. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/mathematicians-may-soon-be-able-to-predict-enormous-rogue-waves https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/mathematicians-may-soon-be-able-to-predict-enormous-rogue-waves https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/the-importance-of-swell-period/1555   Welcome to Episode 138 of Teaching Your Brain to Knit. Today we talk about a Mandala Baby Blanket and a Moebius Cast on for the Harmonia's Ring Cowl. Catherine shares how volunteering can be good for you as well as the recipients and Margaret offers information on Sneaker Waves and Rogue Waves.    

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On the Needles:(3:26) Gigi is working on autopilot socks for Jasmin: Online SuperSocke 2317 from Black Squirrel  in Berkeley, pair with turquoise at Js house, lavender at mine. Jasmin finished the Left side and is nearly done with the right side on the test knit for Ellie Skeinanigans in Knitcircus Daring DK “All the Bacon and Eggs You Have Gigi mentions Sally Melville's The Knit Stitch Tess Yarns Side to Side pattern Jasmin started her Reignbeaux test knit for Yelley in Sea Change Fibers DK Gigi the Musselberg hat  by Ysolda out of Oink Pigments.“Sting operation” more than half done  Gigi Broke up with the Rocky Coast cardigan. Pulled out the needles and sent it over, harvested the stitch markers with Rex Jasmin blocked her Rainbowgan test knit by Saffiyah/DrunkKnitter in the Frost Yarns Lisa Frank gradient kit. She's got buttons and ribbon and just needs to do the button bands and facings. Jasmin blocked the sleeves for her Bare Branches to sew in Jasmin got the custom dyed chenille yarn from Tess Yarns for Gigi's Christmas present Gigi mentions Sivia Harding, the queen of beading   In Stitches:(31:53)  Gigi is wearing hand knit socks. Pointed Pines shawl, Carli cardigan  Rex wore his fox hat, Lionheart hoodie, and hand sewn masks Jasmin wore her resistance hat,  Events:(41:24) Stitches West 2022, Sacramento CA (March 3-6, 2022) Digital COVID19 Vaccine Record website, VAXYES Mother Knows Best:(44:00) Swatching  Gayle's Bakery, 98 Degrees Bakery Brandy Alexander Pie  RandomStripes site When Knitting Attacks:(56:56) Gigi: rethreaded the serger, neglected to run the thread through the tension discs. Also : Musselburgh hat. EmIly Ocker circular cast on. Looked in my hat kit. Two of my dpns were missing  Knits in Space:(1:02:27) Reading : The Golden Thread, by Kassia St Claire The Fabric of Civilization, by Kassia St. Claire Minority Report with Hassan Minaj on Fast Fashion  And Sew On: (1:05:29) Trouser Construction class at Cañada College Dressed podcast.    

Brainy thing: 24:14. Behind the Redwood Curtain:  34:50                     What we are learning from our knitting: Catherine arranged her house to tackle the space requirements for blocking large shawls -- Heaven Scent by Boo Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heaven-scentand Bright Sunny Day by Sivia Harding https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bright-sunny-day. She is happy to start Stephen Wests' Metalouse shawl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/metalouse. Margaret tackled some knitting in black -- a sphere ornament called RBG Ball by Lexie Bryan commemorating Ruth Bader Ginsberg https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rbg-balland a large and thick potholder called Baker's Twine by Ducathi https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bakers-twine     Revenge bedtime procrastination Postponing bedtime -- even to the point of being unhealthy -- seems to be one way some people are trying to take control of their lives during the pandemic. It's called Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/revenge-bedtime-procrastination:   Honor tax There is a movement in our community called the honor tax -- a voluntary payment to the local Wiyot tribal nation for recognition of the traditional land that we are using. http://www.honortax.org/ https://www.northcoastjournal.com/humboldt/cost-of-occupation/Content?oid=2130244 https://madriverunion.com/indigenous-peoples-day-sees-honor-tax-appeal/     Welcome to Episode 123 of Teaching Your Brain to Knit where we focus on the increasingly familiar phenomenon called Revenge Bedtime Procrastination; We share our recent knitting progress including a blocking party for shawls and knitting in black -- including an rbg ornament and a potholder. We also introduce the concept of an honor tax -- a voluntary, self-determined payment to local native tribes. Show notes and links are in the Teaching Your Brain to Knit Group in Ravelry, in Libsyn, and often in the app you use to play your podcasts. We hope that you'll tell others about our podcast and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Thank you for listening.    

Brainy thing:     17:09   Behind the Redwood Curtain:  24:36   What We’ve Learned from our Knitting: Margaret finished Sarah Schirra’s Mystery Knit-along named Nice to Gnome you.   Knitting with two strands of yarn was challenging — especially with the nose and the center double decrease but she enjoyed watching how the various doubled yarns of different colors worked together.    https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nice-to-gnome-you https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/double-vision/?mc_cid=c289c548d9&mc_eid=f7638ac441    She used a combination of colors from Leading Men Fibers. https://www.leadingmenfiberarts.com/ Afterwards, she knit Susan B. Anderson’s Peas in a Pod, a tiny amigurumi project where she made small balls with ease.   Finally, she discovered and knit an Izzy Doll, to be donated to charity https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-veggie-charm-set    sethttps://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#sort=best&inline=&query=izzy  https://cmea-agmc.ca/story-izzy-dolls#:~:text=During%20his%20first%20peace%2Dkeeping,dolls%20and%20Mark%20distributed%20them. Catherine is steadily knitting and enjoying Bright Summer Day, a shawl designed by Sivia Harding as a Mystery Knit along. Catherine is using Canon Hand Dye by Amy Lee in colors of yellow and maroon.  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bright-sunny-day   Brainy Thing: One of the most under-appreciated senses, smell not only is key in our sense of taste but also helps us form emotional links with others. https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/smell/2015/making-sense-of-scents-smell-and-the-brain https://www.dana.org/article/the-senses-smell-and-taste/ https://www.fifthsense.org.uk/psychology-and-smell/ https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/smell-disorders#1 https://hms.harvard.edu/news/how-covid-19-causes-loss-smell#:~:text=Analyses%20of%20electronic%20health%20records,to%20patients%20without%20COVID%2D19 https://n.neurology.org/content/smell-brain.     Behind the Redwood Curtain:   Catherine discovers that a small local creek has a big history and has landed right in the middle of the Cancel Culture debate.     Today in Episode 118 of Teaching your Brain to Knit, we explore the sense of smell and how it connects us to others; We report on knitting projects — the Bright Sunny Day shawl, a mystery gnome, peas in a pod, and Izzy, the charity doll, and we discuss the small neighborhood Janes Creek which is now embroiled in local politics.  As has been the case with the last few podcasts, we’ve recorded this on zoom which suffers from occasional sound distortions.  We are continuing to search for solutions which will work with our antiquated digital equipment.  Thanks for your patience and thanks for listening to Teaching Your Brain to Knit.    

Brainy thing: 19:33    Behind the Redwood Curtain (and beyond):  34:15   What We’re Learning from our Knitting: Catherine finished hosting 2020 Potholder exchange which she said was successful.   She has been doing some dyeing with procion dyes which she says was  fun but messy and recommends kool aid dyes (acid)  for beginners.   Her current project that she’s making for the Dishcloth Exchange is Log Cabin Dishcloth by Mary Anne Dinsmore  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/log-cabin-dishcloth.   She also working on the Bright Sunny Day Mystery Knit Along by Sivia Harding Using Canon Hand Dyes by the Other Amy Lee but going slower than the clues are coming out.  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bright-sunny-day Margaret finished the third Potholder for the exchange using Chicken Potholder  by Erangi Udeshika https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chicken-potholder-6 .  She also finished two projects in Laura Nelkins Kit Knit along.  First was a very pleasurable two color Stranded hat call Proto Lola https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/proto-lola  in green and white, Berroco Catena and Istez Lettlopi.   She’s was challenged by the combination of yarn (JaggerSpun Zephyr wool/silk laceweight yarn and small sharp needles.   The pattern is Cassio Collar  and the beads and findings are lovely.   In fact the whole thing is lovely now that it’s done.   I have an extra kit that I’m happy to send to a listener who is the first one on this thread (Episode 117) on our Ravelry Group  Teaching Your Brain to Knit.     Brainy Thing: Catherine discusses the difference between Empathy, Compassion and Pity and the role genetics and the brain plays on compassion. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/study-finds-that-genes-play-a-role-in-empathy  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201310/the-neuroscience-empathy#:~:text=This%20specific%20part%20of%20your,the%20the%20right%20supramarginal%20gyrus.&text=This%20area%20of%20the%20brain,responsible%20for%20empathy%20and%20compassion.She also shares some compassion quizzes and recommends George Orwell’s Down and Out in Paris http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks01/0100171h.html  and Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin.    Max Planck https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Planck      https://mpfi.org/ Greater Good quiz  https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/quizzes/take_quiz/empathy   Behind the Redwood Curtain The local Natural Fiber Fair is going virtual this year http://www.naturalfiberfair.com/  so all can attend free this year.   Watch out for other local fiber events that may be going online.  Stitches has had virtual events https://stitches.events/  and Vogue Knitting will be putting on Virtual Knitting Live by Vogue Knitting on September 10-13 and October 8 through 11 https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/portal   Marketplace:   https://www.handspunhope.org/events?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwf3OmdbV6wIVxcDACh0OzQ0cEAAYASAAEgI2p_D_BwE.     Welcome to Teaching Your Brain to Knit, episode 117 where we explore the genetic and brain links to Compassion, report on Catherine’s progress on Potholders and Sivia Harding’s Mystery Knit along and Margaret’s completion of two of Laura Nelkin’s kits.  We share that our local Natural Fiber Fair is going virtual and encourage everyone to check out their own local fiber events as well as national fiber shows that are happening online.    

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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   Since 2008, Black Trillium Fibres has been dedicated to two things: great color and quality yarn.  However, those two things alone cannot adequately describe the incredible joy of being a part of such a creative, diverse and supportive society of crafters and artisans.  So here’s to the next ten years and a new layer of commitment: to our family, our community, and beyond.  You’ll find us at blacktrilliumfibres.com – we look forward to crafting a beautiful world with you!             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.   Join Little Skein for our 3rd annual summer knitalong, Sock School. Knit some socks and read a favorite book. We’ll have support in the Little Skein Ravelry group, lots of encouragement, prizes and, of course, school supplies. Starting June 23 and going through Labor Day, we’ll have Sock School kits, new yarns inspired by your favorite picture books, and commemorative project bags. Links to the knitalong and the Little Skein shop are in the shownotes.   On the Needles:(0:32) Gigi soaked and blocked some of her cowls, and sewed on buttons. Jasmin washes the Elsa sweater. Genevieve's Elsa sweater sleeve situation update.   Gigi is working on her Purlbreak's last contrast stripe. Jasmin loves the new issue of Pompom Quarterly, that  has the most amazing sweater.   Gigi finished the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.   Gigi finally turned both heels on the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy and started a new pair in the Sunset Stripe colorway in Paton's Kroy.   Jasmin started a dotted rays shawl out of Knitcircus Trampoline.   Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl, and is on the 3rd Stripe. Knitcircus Trampoline.   Jasmin is working on her Sprig pullover   Gigi wound mini skeins on the nostepinne to knit the Ridgeline Cowl. Gigi also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.   Events: (17:42) - May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started - Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018. Concession speech to Boston Jen. - Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day. Check out Two Ewes Fiber Adventures information, episode 96 - Vogue Knitting Live San Francisco: September 21-23 - Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018 - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019   Mother Knows Best:(22:10) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  about lightweight sweaters vs bulky sweaters. Jasmin loves the Gleener.   When Knitting Attacks:(26:54) Striped socks. Gigi got tricked by the stripes.  One cuff is going to be an inch longer.   Review:(29:57) This week we review : Knitting Modular Shawls, wraps, and stoles by Melissa Leapman We mention Rosemary Hill, Sivia Harding, Stephen West, Melanie Berg and Martina Behm.   And Sew On:(35:51) Gigi is planning the postage stamp pillows she is doing with Genevieve. Some of the Pinterest techniques look promising.   Jasmin wore the skirt that Gigi drafted in Fashion Design 1 at West Valley College.

This week Felicia is joined by Sivia Harding, a knitwear designer who has been working with fiber and art ever since she can remember. As a youth she became obsessed with the fiber arts and dabbled in weaving, spinning, and dyeing as well as other activities. She finally came to knitting in the year 2000 and almost immediately began to design. Sivia is best known for exceptional lace and bead designs. Her patterns also include accessories, garments, and Möbius creations. Sivia has been widely published in books and collections including Jared Flood's Wool People series, Twist Collective, and Knitty. She also self-publishes as Sivia Harding Knit Design. Since 2009 Sivia has also been travelling  and teaching at larger venues and shows. Please join us as Felicia and Sivia chat about how to add a little extra splendour to your knits with beads! In this episode, we talk about: 1:43 Felicia and Sivia reminisce about when Siva used to live in Vancouver, BC and Sivia's first big venue teaching gig at Sock Summit 6:33 Sivia chats about her love of fiber arts from an early age and how she got into knitting and design 13:20 Felicia asks Sivia how she got into what she is best-known for: beading in knitting 17:50 Felicia asks for tips for knitters who want to add beads to their projects but feel a little apprehensive 22:15 Sivia gives us a glimpse into the history of the bead industry and how some bead companies specifically advertise to fibre artists who work with beads 24:20 What kind of designs Sivia is focusing on presently 26:30 Felicia asks about the current trend of knitters moving away from lace weight yarn into thicker yarns 29:50 What classes and retreats Sivia has been teaching, including her time at Vancouver's own Knit City 36:25 Felicia asks about the knitting community in Portland 39:40 Felicia's final notes and podcast giveaway! Links and Things Here's where to find Sivia online: Website: www.siviaharding.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/siviaharding Facebook: www.facebook.com/siviahardingknitdesign Ravelry Group: www.ravelry.com/groups/sivia-harding

Brainy Thing:   13:19       Behind the Redwood Curtain: We modify our podcast a bit this podcast as we synthesize and review two years of our podcasting episodes.   What We’ve Learned from Our Knitting (and Crochet) Catherine and Margaret talk what they’ve learned from their knitting over the past two years.  Margaret has learned about her ADD with knitting and how she needs variety.   Catherine has learned that she needs two projects — one a simple carry-around project and another one that challenges her.  Catherine mentions that she knit the Harmonia’s Ring Cowl (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harmonias-rings-cowl)  by Sivia Harding but although she loves it, she can’t wear it because she knit it out of wool and she’s sensitive about it.     Brainy Thing:   Margaret and Catherine review some of the most notable (for them) topics they’ve covered in the Brainy segment over the past two years.  For Margaret, they include Open Mindset (Episode 1), Flow (Episode 2 and 3), Betsan Corkhill (Episode 9), and Novelty.  For Catherine the the Open Mindset (Episode 1), Focus (Episodes 2, 3, 6),  Flow (Episode 2 and 3) and Novelty (Episode 16.)     Behind the Redwood Curtain: Margaret was inspired to create this segment by Paula or Prairie Piper’s (http://www.ravelry.com/people/PrairiePiper) Nature Notes on the Knitting Pipeline Podcast (http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitting-pipeline)  .   One place in the area that stands out for Margaret is Table Bluff discussed in Episode 7 and for Catherine the lowly but resilient banana slug in episode 3.   Knitting Tip: This segment has been the most challenging for Margaret and Catherine is the Knitting Tip and they are grateful to readers who post their tips on the Knitting Tip thread on Ravelry.  One of the recent tips most helpful for Margaret was the the cd case converted to a bead holder submitted by Knitty Barb from Two Knit Lit Chicks podcast (http://www.ravelry.com/groups/2-knit-lit-chicks-podcast).     A Little Podcast Business: Catherine and Margaret are both grateful for their listeners and for those who communicate via the Ravelry Group.   Teaching Your Brain to Knit Podcast:  https://teachingyourbraintoknit.com/ Teaching Your Brain to Knit Podcast group on Ravelry:  http://www.ravelry.com/groups/teaching-your-brain-to-knit

The Saturday Morning Breakfast Club Podcast is recorded by The Knitting Boutique, a local yarn store, located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. www.KnittingBoutique.com  Episode 1:  Sivia Harding, Flutter Front Sweater knit-a-long, Curls book

Sivia Harding has worked with fiber art ever since she can remember. She learned how to knit in the year 2000 and almost immediately, began to design. She has been widely published in books and collections, including Jared Flood’s Wool People series and online magazines such as Twist Collective and Knitty. She is known as an enthusiastic, warm instructor. She feels she gets the better part of the bargain.  Listen Live for chance to win great prizes! Stay up to date with the Yarn Thing podcast with the App available on iTunes and for Droid.Find our more about Marly at www.MarlyBird.com or follow her on facebook Sponsored by: Knitter's MagazineCraftsyLoLo by Bar-MaidsDecade by Drew EmborskyBijou Basin RanchKnitCrateErin.Lane BagsKristin Omdahl Bamboo So FineBuffalo Wool Co.Green Mountain Spinnery

Thank you to Jasmin and GiGi from knit more girls podcast for mentioning us on their podcast.. Also, thank you to Twinset Ellen and Twinset Jan for visiting our group on ravelry!   We have a 100 followers on Facebook! 1000+ downloads! Thank you to Jeremy Troski, Jeremy Troski Art and Design and Jeff Dean Dillener for our music!   Master Status:(5:06) We received the program and update through The knitting guild association. We read through the instructions. Alicia and Natalie discuss feelings and anticipation to start the program. Natalie developed a solid plan.   Master Plan: (10:04) Natalie and Lish are going to start blocking research.The are going to start a binder to organize information. They will complete their first two swatches.   In our hands: (12:47) Alicia is currently working on: 1. Traveling Woman (#6) by Liz AbinanteShe abandoned her road map and is going to just keep knitting! She discusses some plans for next projects. Natalie is currently working on: 1.Alicia's wedding shawl Aphrodite by Sivia Harding using Juniper Moon Farm Findley in this lovely pale blue wedding shawl 2. Cast on an ankle sock using ONline Supersocke Cotton Beach Color improvised pattern and using fish lips kiss heel 3. Planning for SPAKAL sweater. SPAKAL( Spin a-long Knit-a-long) with the Knitmoregirls Podcast.  Planning to use locks she cleaned from a 3.5 lb ½ corriedale fleece she purchased at SAFF in 2009 from a farm in NY.   Master Pieces: (12:58) Alicia finished up traveling woman shawl  #5. Natalie finished tubed socks for the girls out of Patons Kroy sock yarn in Blue Striped Ragg leftovers. She also finished a crown for Maria Circlet by Dani Sunshine in Cascade 220 sport in Purple Hyacinth (short rows and bobbles)   Simply Selfie: (23:35) Alicia discusses bridal shower planning. Natalie shares Maria's party and anticipates a hectic work week.   Raise your Hand: (31:27) This week we ask, what's you goto gift pattern? For baby? For adult? Natalie’s go to pattern for babies is booties EviePants All in One Booties by Marilyn Porter Whimsical Rib Wrap Booties by Diane Hall and  Aviatrix hat by Justine Turner  She usually uses simple hat for adults. Alicia loves theKnit Hat for Everyone! by Kathy North, The Sunlight Shawl for Sad People by Sylvia Bo Bilvia, and the Baby Boy 5-Hour Sweater by Gail Bable   Happy Tails: (38:44) Stephanie Perez, of Columbus, OH, shares PJ’s adoption journey. Comfort zone: (41:12) Natalie loves the moment she gets home to two  little girls running over to get hugs. Alicia treated herself to PIZZA from Gem City Pizzaand hit the Goodwill jackpot.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram,  Natalie can be found on twitter, Instagram, plurk, everlapse, and ravelry as barknknit.

Mastering the Knits Episode 2: To master we must learn.   Master Status: (3:40) Natalie emailed the Knitting Guild Association to inquire about the master hand knitting packet. Alicia and Natalie are “patiently” waiting for the directions.   Master Plan: (4:49) Natalie and Alicia will read through the packet as soon as they receive it via email. Alicia plans on checking out the suggested reading list from the master knitting ravelry group.   In our hands: (5:50) Alicia is still plugging away on her bridesmaids shawls and developed a real plan to have them complete in time. Traveling Woman (#5) by Liz Abinante She also case on sleeve #2 of her  Blank Canvas by Ysolda Teague.   Natalie is currently working on Tubed socks for the girls out of Paton’s Kroy Sock in Blue Striped Ragg leftovers. She discusses the challenges of knitting them in public. She cast on an ankle sock using ONline Supersocke Cotton Beach Color improvised pattern top down and is going to attempt a fish lips heel by SockTherapy. She is also knitting positive energy into Alicia's wedding shawl Aphrodite by Sivia Harding using Juniper Moon Farm Findley in this lovely pale blue colorway.   Dropped stitches:(14:58) Natalie attempts and fails at tryingCat Bordhi’s Sweet tomato heel. Alicia had a little hiccup on the last few rows of Traveling Woman #4 but quickly caught it. You would think she could knit this without pattern by now! Alicia asks Natalie, What’s up with all these new heels? Alicia defines “tinking.”   Master Pieces:(20:00) Alicia blocked both Traveling Woman shawl #3 and  #4. Alicia discusses how she has been blocking the shawls. She has been using Knit Picks’ blocking wires.   Study Hall:(23:17) Natalie talked about the workshop she attended this past weekend called "Beyond the Pattern" aka "purls" of wisdom class by Chris Bylsma at A Good Yarn in Sarasota, FL. Chris teaches a Craftsy course as well.  Natalie mentions Chris’s patterns Grace, Essence, and Misbehavin Vest.  She learned about SSP and more.  Met kjpage on ravelry, who sat next to her.   Simply Selfie:(38:29) Alicia discusses some of her wedding plans. She ran the Campbell Dickinson St. Patrick’s Day 5K. She discusses a recent lifestyle change. She is going to train for the next one in July. Natalie has been working late gearing up for a users conference but haven't made it to knit group in a while. Ria is teething and has an ear infection causing sleepless nights She is walking, becoming her own, finding her voice, and her birthday is coming up QUICK!  Carmen loves to “knit” my knitting.   Raise your Hand?: (48:50) This week we ask: Who taught you how to knit? Alicia shares her story of how Christine Morse taught her how to knit. She also mentions encouragement and inspiration from her college roommate, Kelly Clarson. She discusses her first “real” project. Baby Love Baby Blanket by Lion Brand Natalie talks about how she learned from a lady at a local yarn shop Stitchworm. CrazyAuntPurl was the blog that inspired her to learn to knit.   Happy Tails: (57:40) Natalie shares Jackjack’s story. To submit your own story, please go here and fill out a form.  We will read your animals rescue story on future podcasts.   Comfort zone:(1:04:03) Alicia picked up some Blue Stripped Ragg! Is loving the end of race feeling and scratching off to dos! She also bought some Shadow Tonal Lace yarn from Knit Picks. Natalie has been enjoying indoor smores.   You can email us atmasteringtheknits@gmail.com. Alicia isknottyknitter17on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram, Natalie can be found on twitter,Instagram,plurk, everlapse, and ravelry as barknknit.

Show notes can be found at www.masteringtheknits.com Master Status: (1:01) We discuss the Knitting Guild Association.   We explained the master hand knitting program level 1.   Natalie and Alicia have joined the Knitting Guild Association. They applied and were awarded the memorial fund scholarship! Thank you to the knitting guild association committee! Alicia has purchased Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool. Natalie has purchased both the Fisherman’s wool and Paton’s Classic Wool.   Master Plan: (6:18) Alicia and Natalie will receive the program through the Knitting Guild Association, read the instructions thoroughly, and begin blocking research.   In our hands: (8:48) Alicia is currently working on: 1. Blank Canvas by Ysolda- Malabrigo Arroyo in Prussia Blue OWL 2. Traveling Woman Shawl by Liz Abinante- KnitPicks Capretta in Cream merino, nylon, cashmere blend BROOM 3. A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl McPhee- KnitPicks Stroll, Blue Yonder Tonal   Natalie is currently working on: 1. Tubed socks for the girls out of Blue Striped Ragg leftovers. Natalie mentions her daughters' Baby + Toddler Tiered Coat and Jacket by Lisa Chemery and Alicia mentions Natalie's sister-in-law's wedding shawl. 2. Kenny's stocking, A NEW Family Portrait - A Collection of Three Christmas Stockings by Dorene Delaney Giordano in Cascade 220 Sport.  Dad stocking 3. Alicia's wedding shawl Aphrodite by Sivia Harding using Juniper Moon Farm Findley in this lovely pale blue wedding shawl   Dropped stitches: (22:11) Natalie’s socks are too big and actually dropped a stitch. Natalie also discussed frustration with echo flower shawl pattern. Alicia knit two very different sizes of the Star Crossed Slouchy Baret by Natalie Larson.   Master Pieces: (28:15) Alicia finished two Wavy Moss Hat and Headband  and a simple baby hat. Natalie finished her LoveSocks by Devon Clement in a ombre black to white colorway of Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball and Araucania Ranco Solid in a dark red. She finished blue striped Ragg socks, Losely using the pattern Self Striping Toe Up Socks by Susan A Gordon in Patons Kroy Sock yarn in the Blue Striped Ragg made famous by Jasmin from knitmoregirls and many others on instragram, February sock part of sock a month. Natalie mentions the Knitgirllls Afterthought Heel tutorial.   Simply Selfie: (33:40) Natalie and Alicia share some introductions and how they met. Natalie asks which project we are most proud of? Alicia is most proud of her Melia by Ysolda Teague.      Natalie is proud of her handspun, dyed, knit Calligraphy cardigan by Hannah Fettig.   Happy Tails: (46:05) Alicia shares Ramo’s adoption story.   Comfort zone: (51:52) Natalie has been enjoying family time at the beach while Alicia has been living for snuggling up on the weekends and excited about the return of her shows!      

This episode is sponsored by Dizzy Blonde Studios. “For beautifully hand-dyed yarns and inspired knit design.” Shoutouts to Knit 1 Geek 2 Podcast and The Hollywood Knitter Podcast for playing our promo. Catching Up (1:24) Jen traveled and it was too hot to knit. She also got some new yarn from the Unique Sheep Gourmet Club and Cookie A’s Sock Club. The patterns in this month’s Cookie A Club are inspired by Star Trek, one of the cookie recipes is reminiscent of Doctor Who, and the yarn is from Sweet Georgia. Laura had family visiting. She also worked on prepping for our World Wide Knit in Public Day Event. She has also been dying a lot because her yarn is in a new shop, KnitKabob, in Union Oregon. Slimy, yet satisfying The newest Mean Girls Yarn Club shipment went out. In the Knitting Bag (7:45) Lacy Cap. Laura is working on the Lacy Cap by Carissa Browning in Rowan Cashsoft 4-ply in a lavender colorway for someone with trichotillomania. It’s pretty spectacular. Jen started her Camp Loopy Project. She’s knitting the Tiong Bahru out of Fleece Artist Saldanha Two yarn. She continues to work on her Madroña Shawl. Finished Objects(11:38) This is a very serious scarf. Laura finished a Yarn Over Cross Scarf for Interval House in Brown Sheep Company Lanaloft Worsted. A finished shawl! In spite of procrastination. Jen finished her scarf for Interval House as well. She also finished her Romi Hill Mysterious Shawl Knit-a-long. Jen mentions the Knitmore Girls. Devil’s Tower (15:19) Laura is struggling with her Nerd Wars projects. She is struggling with time to work on stuff. Creative planning is why this isn’t yet done. She also is intentionally not knitting on a Jayne Hat Hat of Controversy so she can use it in WIP challenge. Jen still isn’t working on her baby sweater. Frog Pond (22:05) Jen had problems counting while working on her Tiong Bahru. On Deck (23:43) Laura is struggling with her Sabre Project so she’s changed her dissertation project. She’s now working on six bears for the Mother Bear Project (something that Dr. Gemma talks a lot about on CogKNITive). They will be Firefly themed, to go with the “Jayne Cubb” she made for last year’s CogKNITive Fiber Retreat KAL. Jen is going to make a Tempest Cardigan for her July Camp Loopy Project out of Dream in Color Smooshy. She also wants to work on a giant afghan using all the squares from the Great American Afghan, Great North American Afghan, and Great American Aran Afghan books. She’ll be knitting it out of Cascade 220. Knotty Talk (33:10) We answer a question about summer knitting projects from Spiritsmith. Both like socks because they are small and portable and not too hot. Laura mentions the Lady Clementine Socks. Laura also likes hats such as the Nine Dwindling Cables Beret. Jen likes lace because it’s not too heavy. She mentions designers Caitlin ffrench and the Mizzle Shawl. For crochet, Laura likes tawashis. They also recommend some more difficult designers for people who are off school or work and have time for something complicated: Sivia Harding, Romi Hill, Steven West, and Jared Flood. WWKIP (37:50) We talk about our WWKIP event and play some interviews. We loved meeting everyone and were so glad you all came. Thank you to everyone who brought scarves for Interval House. We hold our prize drawing and the winner is Cre8vleigh! She wins a skein of Dizzy Blonde Yarn! Speaking of prizes, we will do a prize drawing for members of our Ravelry group, once the group reaches 100 members. Geek Culture (52:04) There is a tutorial for making your own lightsaber knitting needles. Jen is fascinated by Black Pearl yarn. TV Talk (53:56) We talk about Warehouse 13 and Falling Skies. We also mention the shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Rome, Dexter, ER, and Lost. Jen mentions the Craftlit Podcast. You can come back at 1:04:05 if you don’t want to be spoiled for Falling Skies. Events (1:04:05) Mean Girls Yarn Club signups will open soon! Check the webpage for details. KnitDizzney will be Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at Disneyland. More details to come, but we’d love to spend a day at the Disneyland park with you! We will have t-shirts for preorder and possibly a custom yarn color! Thanks to everyone who has left us a review or rating iTunes!

                                                      This director's cut has been sponsored by: You can find Sivia's blog here, and her calendar here. You can also find Sivia on Ravelry.Other things that we mention:Sivia's legwarmer pattern (Continuum)Diamond Fantasy ShawlPhoenix Rising Shawl, made from the Cashmere/Silk blend from SweetGeorgia Yarns.Sivia's pattern in the 2009 Summer Twist Collective- Aphrodite.Sivia's Winter pattern in the Twist Collective- Dryad.The Wanda tool, available at Carolina Homespun. Wasonga by Curious CreekSweet Georgia 100% Superwash SockSmooshyKoiguHarmonia's Rings Cowl

This week's episode has been sponsored by: This week: Come on over to AbstractFiber.com and check out all the new colors! Manzanita evokes the foggy Oregon Coast, while Laurelhurst reminds us of tree-lined streets and parks. Portland is such a favorite, it’s named after our home town! If you’re looking for Abstract Fiber at a yarn shop near you, AbstractFiber.com also lists all the stores carrying our products. Online shoppers at AbstractFiber.com receive free shipping for orders over $100 in the US and Canada. This week: The Dale of Norway line, featuring gorgeous fair isle sweaters for the whole family. Nathania's especially enamored of the 2010 Winter Olympics Sweater, from the Dale design team. If you like colorwork, you'll love Laura Farson's new book, Twined Knitting. This Swedish technique produces a warm and cushy texture, perfect for winter wear. We were so pleased to meet Laura at Sock Summit and she signed all the books for us! Call today to order your autographed copy. As always, check the blog for updates as things arrive and follow us on Twitter: @purlescence. This week: Verenaknitting.com has had a makeover--come see our chic new look, take our navigation out for a spin or page through our gorgeous Summer issue. We hope you'll introduce yourself in our forums and find out more about what's going on at Verena by reading our blog, Knittitude. We still have those hard to find European yarns in our yarn shop and new, every day we offer a pattern from our collection for free download! As a special offer to celebrate our new site all new subscribers get a bonus issue, that's 5 issues for the price of 4. Plus subscribers get 10 bonus patterns per issue and access to exclusive features. Come see for yourself at www.verenaknitting.com. Use subscription code: KNITMG On the Needles: (00:29)Thanks again to Andrew and Gregory for guest-hosting for us in Episode 65!(Scroll down on the show notes to see the Daily Sock Summit Field Updates.) Gigi and Jasmin talk about their favorite points of Portland and the Sock Summit. When we went to scope out the convention center on Wednesday, we got to meet Judy Becker! Friday, we did five interviews, then had dinner with a bunch of knitting (and weaving!) notables.Saturday's meet-and-greet was super fun! (You can find Jasmin's Flickr stream here.) Afterwards, they had dinner with Gail and Susan from Abstract Fiber, and Abby and Ben! Jasmin spreads rumors about future Sock Summits. (All unsubstantiated information, please take it with a grain of salt.)People we met:Sherrill, from the Belle of the Ball podcastDeb Accuardi, from the At the Kitchen Table podcastLise, from the Knitting Rose podcastHeather, from CraftLitJasmin talks about the kindness of knitters. (Especially in the Sanguine Gryphon booth.) Jasmin mentions being surprised at how popular their Bugga sock yarn is. We express our love for Charlene Schurch and Sivia Harding, both of whom Jasmin wanted to put in her pocket and bring home with her. We gush about the Luminary Panel.There was some knitting. Gigi worked on a vanilla sock out of Meilenweit Jacquard. Jasmin finished the second Black and Tan sock for Andrew.Mother Knows Best: (26:17)We encourage you to introduce yourself to everyone at these types of events.When Knitting Attacks: (31:34)We discuss Great Moments in Knitmore Social Gaffe history.Review: (35:42)This week, we review the Watercolors II sock yarn (color, "Steph's 'crapshoot'") from the Periwinkle Sheep. We both liked the grippiness of the yarn, the colors, and the nice hand the yarn has.