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Episode 140 May 9, 2024 On the Needles 1:20 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower   NoCKRs   Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust and sandstone– DONE!!   Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave– DONE!!   Gnome News is Good News by Sarah Schria, Woolens and Nosh Targee Sock in Tulip- DONE!!   Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu   Winterview scarf by Cecelia Campochiaro, A Verb for Keeping Warm Nibble in Marine Layer   Ranunculus by Midori Hirose, Saredo されど Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99 On the Easel 17:53 4 Book covers for Nancy Robards Thompson via Tule Publishing!!! Color Mastery Essentials class with Lena Rivo Self-guided master studies On the Table 28:20   Sausage meatballs with halloumi and tomatoes from Cup of Jo   Hot Honey Peach Margarita    Hot Honey Shrimp   Death by Croissant. Best in San Francisco, in Cortney's opinion. On the Nightstand 39:59 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!   X by Sue Grafton (audio) Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle  The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard  North Woods by Daniel Mason James by Percival Everett   The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by C.L. Hunter Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny

Episode 138 April 11,  2024 On the Needles 2:37 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info       OMG heel socks by Megan Williams, Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect Nordland in 6819– DONE!!   Popped socks by Hunter Hammerson, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Second Star to the Right (nov 2012)-- revamp of original march 2009 pattern– DONE!!   Lather by Hunter Hammerson, Ella Rae Eco Organic Cotton in Basil and Limeade– DONE!!   Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu   Blast from the past: my fastest purchase-to-caston project Michele hat   Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust (and sandstone)   Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower–    Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave   Cortney's possible project: Yoke Sweater/Tartan Inspiration by Biscotte Yarns On the Easel 14:58 “Open to Suggestion” sketchbook practice Tiny Art Show at SFPL   Museum of Arts and Design  On the Table 29:11 Fried rice and bee sting pizza from Hot Sheet by Olga Massov & Sanaë Lemoine   B Side Pizza in NYC (Killer Bee is the pizza we had. Bee Sting is a cocktail.  Here anyway.  The cookbook pizza is the bee sting)   Shrimp & hot honey from Big Bites On the Nightstand 40:16 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!   What you need to know about the 2024 Summer Reading Guide, coming May 16   To Marry and to Meddle by Martha Waters In the Quick by Kate Hope Day (audio) Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara Book of Doors by Gareth Brown The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine (lebanon)   Mercury by Amy Jo Burns

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On this episode, the Retro Movie Geek crew is joined by Station herself, Liz Gordon (hear more from Liz here), and they're geeking out over Freaked (1993) and hideous mutant freekz satire taking it to the mat evil corporations and much, much more! Synopsis: Ricky Coogan, a jaded, greedy young movie idol, signs on as a spokesman for the evil E.E.S. Corporation. E.E.S. (Everything Except Shoes) sends him to the small South American republic of Santa Flan to promote their toxic bio-genetic fertilizer Zygrot 24. There, along with his crass party-hardy buddy Ernie, he strays into the jungle and happens upon a bizarre freakshow run by the mad genius Elijah C. Skuggs.  Elijah uses Zygrot 24 to create a “mutation ointment” that turns Rick into a mutant freak, half normal, half hideous “beast boy”! Then he fuses wisecracking Ernie with the beautiful Julie, forming Julie-Ernie – a two headed walking Three Stooges routine! Our heroes adapt to life at the freakshow, where they live with the motley collection of incarcerated freaks, including Ortiz The Dog Boy, The Worm, Cowboy, Sockhead, Nosey, the glamorous Rosie the Pinhead, and The Bearded Lady. Ricky is transformed from a self-centered heel into the heroic leader of the freaks, who finally rise up to topple Elijah, E.E.S., and their insidious plot to turn the whole world into mutant slave-drones! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: LISTENER FEEDBACK: Leave us your voicemail feedback at (484) 577-3876. Check out Darrell's other cool podcasts here. Check out Peter's Retro Reviews over at ForgottenFlix.com here. Check out The Forgotten Flix Podcast here. Special thanks to Kevin Spencer for the fantastic show logo! Special thanks to Hayden for the use of his fantastic music for our opening theme this episode! You can check out more from this amazing artist here! Special thanks to Retro Promenade for the use of music from the album Carpenter. Music use permitted under a Creative Commons license. CLICK HERE and get a copy of the album and support these fantastic artists!

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:               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.       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:(0:39) Jasmin loved Amanda Gorman's poetry at the inauguration. Gigi finished the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl. Jasmin is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam Gigi is knitting the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation by Oink Pigments . Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK) Payne pullover by Helena Bristow. She's knit it in Seismic Yarn’s “Llamas in Pajamas” colorway. Gigi is enjoying the (RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a scrap blanket out of leftover sock yarn Jasmin got to the armhole separation on the (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.” Gigi finished knitting socks for Andrew, and she sewed another tentacle on Opus the Octopus. Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK) Ursina pullover in Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Twilight Brew” Jasmin swatched for a sweater in the Dill With It colorway. Gigi cast on a Xmas sock for herself,(RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink She bound off a Sockhead cowl in teal dyed by Little Red Bicycle, and kitchenered a diagonal cowl in Oink pigments, and she is working on a pair of black socks for Andrew.   In Stitches:(11:04) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Tied knots hat, (RAVELRY LINK)Dissent Cardigan Andrew has been wearing his handspun (RAVELRY LINK) Baseball Pullover, (RAVELRY LINK) cashmere Andrew’s watch cap, and his Noro watch cap. Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl and socks every day  And (RAVELRY LINK) Cat Bordhi’s wristers   Events:(14:32) 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 Jasmin was the Mixologist for the Lady Dye's Schitt's Creek kickoff party Mother Knows Best:(18:03) Start your day with some spinning Jasmin mentions Sasha Torres of Sheepspot and Dr Gemma of the Cogknitive podcast    When Knitting Attacks: (21:52) Fighting with the edging on the Flickering shawl. Pulled it out three times.  Decided to put one row ow purl stitches on the right side, before starting the ribbing  Jasmin talks about the MLK/FBI documentary. She also mentions Megashark vs Giant Octopus, and Megashark vs Crocosaurus Straw into Gold:(27:51) Jasmin finished spinning the CVM fleece. She is spinning it in an attenuated woolen CVM on her Majacraft Suzie Pro.  Jasmin started spinning a Sue Reuser Cormo for the orange portion of the Monarch sweater. (4 oz down) Knits in Space:(34:44) Knockoff Specialty’s cookie   And Sew On: (36:45) Looking through patterns for next week's class  Sewing area is neat and ready to go 

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.       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:(2:40) Gigi's (RAVELRY LINK) Rocky Coast cardigan, is in time out. Jasmin is nearly finished with the first sleeve of her Payne pullover by Helena Bristow. She's knitting it in Seismic Yarn’s “Llamas in Pajamas” colorway. Gigi is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl. She picked up stitches for the border  Jasmin cast on the (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.” Jasmin will put together a Reading list. (link to be added once she makes the list) Gigi mentions Stitch Please Gigi knit to the heel of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments  Gigi is enjoying the (RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a diagonal fringed scrap blanket Jasmin is 2 ½”  inches of sleeve away from finishing Ainur Berkimbayeva’s test knit in Lisa Souza Pyrenees Sport in "Aubergine".  Gigi pinned and basted zipper into Katje Jasmin is going to cast on (RAVELRY LINK) a sockhead cowl for Genevieve. Gigi cast on a Sockhead cowl in teal, from Little Red Bicycle  Gigi finished knitting the socks for Andrew.  She sewed up another tentacle on Opus the Octopus. Jasmin is working on the Gramps cardigan for Sam Gigi: cast on a pair of Xmas socks for herself, Socks on a plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink   In Stitches:(18:51) Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK)Tied knots hat, (RAVELRY LINK) Cassidy cardigan, and her (RAVELRY LINK) Calligraphy Cardigan Andrew has been wearing his handspun (RAVELRY LINK) Baseball Pullover, and cashmere (RAVELRY LINK) Andrew’s watch cap. Genevieve has been wearing her (RAVELRY LINK) Coronation cardigan, and her greys/pinks (RAVELRY LINK) playful stripes cardigan Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl and socks every day, and Cat Bordhi’s wristers Gigi gifted some socks and shawls to her college roomie  Events:(23:44) The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy. #Grinchalong2020 is over. Packing prizes next week. Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021 Stitches West 2021 has been canceled Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6, 2022 Mother Knows Best:(26:06) Dr Gemma talks about managing anxiety on CogKnitive   When Knitting Attacks: (52:43) Churfirsten socks. Gigi started knitting, following instructions for the wrong size  She was fighting with the edging on the Flickering shawl. Rocky Coast cardigan sleeve is too tight. She ripped out the Socks on a Plane and started it leg down  The Marina cardigan has a hole. Jasmin ran out of yarn. Straw into Gold:(56:02) Jasmin is 2 oz away from finishing spinning the CVM fleece. She is spinning it in an attenuated woolen CVM on her Majacraft Little Gem. Planning to spin for the  Monarch sweater. Jasmin talks about the Monarch sweater. Knits in Space:(58:23) Via Kristy Glass Knits Kelly Wearstler's MasterClass and a take away was “let your collections be part of your decor.” So see your house as a living biopic, with lighting in the role of director (“Think about it as a way to guide the eye around a room,” she says), the palette playing the supporting cast of characters (“You need to keep in mind the way colors communicate with each other. There should be a natural dialogue”), and your passions and collections, of course, as the star.     And Sew On: (1:05:13) Star Trek Discovery: President of Nivar gown 

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.   Knitcircus dyers love coming up with new ways to dye yarn. Impressionist Gradients combine the fun of Speckled Handpaints and Gradient cakes into one! You get the excitement of pops of different colors with each new stitch while the overall color shifts like a gradient. Show off a simple shape the like Aeque cowl shown in Imaginary Best Friend, the most popular gradient. Browse the Impressionist Colorways gallery on the website or visit the brick-and-mortar store in Wisconsin to pet the yarns in person.   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 theknitCompanion 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.       On the Needles:(0:30) Gigi finished her Purlbreak's last color and is working on the edge now. Jasmin did a poll on colors for her Ixchel pullover. Thanks Emily of the Tightly Spun podcast for the tutorial on how to change specific colors in photoshop!   Gigi finally turned both heels on the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy She started a new pair in the Sunset Stripe colorway in Paton's Kroy. And got to the first heel increase on both.   Jasmin is on the last bit of ribbing on sleeve #1 of her frozen hearts sweater. Jasmin knit on her Fading Lines in the car on the way to the SF Zoo.   Gigi finished the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL. Jasmin has finished the weaving on her secret project. She is hemstitching.   Gigi also has a finished preemie hat and started a new one in Regia. Gigi has finished the sockhead cowl, out of Knitcircus Trampoline.   Events: (10:20) - May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started - Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018. Donation to RAICES for Boston Jen - Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day. - 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:(10:04) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  thread about practical baby knits, baby knit sizing We mention the Baby Vertebrae, Joji Locatelli's Garter Wrap Baby Kimono, the Wee Envelope Jasmin mentions the Love blankets (here is Rex's, here is Genevieve's) She mentions Genevieve's tube sock pattern.   When Knitting Attacks:(22:00) The Sockhead cowl  had too many issues for the last bit.   Review:(24:13) This week we review : Crochet Garden, By Suzann Thompson   Jasmin mentions Nicky Epstein's Books   Straw into Gold:(30:56) Monterey Wool Auction,  Jasmin spun on the "Elsa" colored Device by Questionable Origin. Jasmin did an instagram live that is now on our YouTube channel. We thank Kelly from the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures.   And Sew On:(43:31) Gigi’s class this semester is Fashion Design 2. She is searching for a good name for the Wolf brand dress makers model.     She needs to make a muslin to fit on Jasmin to make sure the sloper fits her.

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'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.   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.   On the Needles:(0:39) Jasmin loves the new issue of Pompom Quarterly, that  has the most amazing sweater.   Genevieve's Elsa sweater is too short in the sleeves. Gigi is working on her Purlbreak's last contrast stripe. Jasmin talks about Stinky and Dirty, and The Perfect Cake. (She picked up the cookie version of this book, The Perfect Cookie.)   Jasmin is on the last colorwork bit on sleeve #1 of her frozen hearts sweater. Cake helps. Gigi is working on the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL. Jasmin is weaving a secret project on her Schacht flip loom, using KCL shuttles. It’s plaid and amazing.   Jasmin did another "Did you Lose Count?" with Melanie from Black Trillium Fibers Gigi finally turned both heels on the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy Gigi wound mini skeins on the nostepinne to knit the Ridgeline Cowl. Jasmin is working on her Sprig pullover   Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl, and cast it on. Gigi also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.   Events: (26:40) - May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started - Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018. - Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day - 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:(28:53) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  about beginning weaving. Jasmin recommends the weaving book by Jane Patrick and and a Cricket loom. She mentions our interview with Jane Patrick.   When Knitting Attacks:(38:50) Casting on for the sockhead cowl. Multiples of 20 seem hard? Lost chicken on the Purlbreak   Review:(42:08) This week we review: The Knitter’s Dictionary, by Kate Atherley   And Sew On:(47:26) Gigi is working on a flannel shirt. plackets on sleeves,  Sleeves, underarm seams, and Cuffs are done, as well as bias cuffs, and Shirttail hem. Technique from summer class.   Stripes match on the side seams, but not center front. #SewPainful  

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:(0:31) Gigi is working on her Purlbreak. Jasmin has made progress on her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the Fading Lines by Joji Locatelli. Rustic fingering base, "Shades of Jade" Gradient, by the Neighborhood Fiber Company.   Gigi cast on the Vitamin D for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL sweater, and is knitting the sleeves. Jasmin is making some progress on her Worsted Boxy out of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Worsted in the “Parkland” colorway.   Gigi is knitting socks in Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy Gigi soaked and rinsed the yarn for the Ridgeline Cowl. Jasmin made some progress on her Knitmore Depth cowl. Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl. Gigi, also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.   Events: (8:24) - May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started - Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018. - Maybe: Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day - Vogue Live San Francisco: September 21-23 - Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018 - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019   Mother Knows Best:(12:43) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  about dreaded garter curl Jasmin likes the OXO sweater dryers.   Review:(19:47) This week we review  Knit Accessories, Essentials & Variations, by Kate Atherley Jasmin references Susan B Anderson's Kids Knitting Workshop   Purloined:(24:34) This week we purloin Books, from the Knit Girllls Women’s Work : The First 20000 years, by Elizabeth Wayland Barber   Straw into Gold:(29:35) Jasmin PLIES, and spins a little on her sparkly Device 1.3   Short Rows:(31:52) Genevieve is weaving on a Cricket loom with Little Red Bicycle yarn. Jasmin made Genevieve's first day of school shirt (above) with a Cricut Maker.   And Sew On:(38:23) Gigi is working on a flannel shirt. plackets on sleeves done. Sleeves are set in, underarm seams are done   Next step is doing cuffs.

Backstage Knitting Podcast Episode 24- Sew Perfect •Shout out to Leah and Sarah from Canada! •Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com •On The Needles:oAnna is working on her Gillyweed shawl in the “Sherlocked” colorway by Mosiac Moon and “Gillyweed” from Yarnarchy, her own variation on the Sockhead hat by Kelly McClure, and the Close to You shawl in the “Hecate” mini skein set from A Hundred Ravens Yarn. •https://www.etsy.com/listing/511567038/handpainted-wool-yarn-handspun-yarn-•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/light-as-a-feather-shawl-4•http://www.mosaicmoon.com/item_672/Sherlocked-Semisolid-Birch-Sport-4-oz-skeins.htm•http://www.magpiefibers.com/productsdk/hell-bells•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you•http://ahundredravens.com/yarns-2/minis/•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hatoBethany is working on her “Coronation Day” Boxy in the “Winter Jewels” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Baby Wrap Sweater by Churchmouse Yarns in the “UW” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Laboe Top by Cory Ellen in Amanda’s Art Yarn in the “Bad Juju” and the “Platinum” colorway, and a vanilla bean sock in Plymouth Happy Sock in the “Blueberry” colorway. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-wrap-sweater•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/laboe•http://www.amandasartyarn.com•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-item-2555•https://www.thehunt.com/the-hunt/E7sXWQ-gummy-bear-body-spray-by-juice-bar•Off The Needles:oAnna finished the socks for her husband out of Magpie Fibers “Hells Bells” and “Empty Night” colorway using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. •http://www.magpiefibers.com/swanky-sock/empty-night•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heeloBethany finished her vanilla socks in the Lorna’s Laces “Hampstead” colorway, also using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. •http://www.lornaslaces.net/colorsMulti4.html•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:oAnna is working on a blue gingham shirt dress in little bits in order to achieve sewing perfection. •Spinning:oBethany finally finished plying all the things on her bobbins. She hopes to get the plied yarn off of her bobbins this week. •Knetflix and Knit:oAnna watched Sneakers and the Secret of Roan Inish.oBethany has been watching How I Met Your Mother, Star Trek: TNG, The Tony Awards, and Paris Can Wait.•In Performance:oBethany saw Dreamgirls at the Village Theatre. She is also working on A Servant of Two Masters at New Muses Theatre Co. playing at the Dukesbay Theater now through July 9. •https://www.villagetheatre.org/issaquah/dreamgirls.php•http://www.newmuses.com•Events:oJoin us in reducing our planetary impact by participating in our Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Along! •Join our Ravelry group, do something awesome to help save the planet then tell us about it in the RRR Along thread!•Now- Labor Day!•https://www.facebook.com/DontSuckProject/•https://thelastplasticstraw.orgoTour De Fleece starts July 1-23oBethany and her family will be at Mariners Stitch N Pitch July 20, 2017oBethany will be at Leah Justine’s Album Release party at Steel Creek in Tacoma on July 22, 2017•https://www.leahjustine.comoOregon Flock and Fiber Festival is Sept. 23-24, 2017•Find, friend and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Periscope.•Join our awesome Ravelry group!!•Shownotes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com

Backstage Knitting Podcast Episode 24- Sew Perfect •Shout out to Leah and Sarah from Canada! •Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com •On The Needles:oAnna is working on her Gillyweed shawl in the “Sherlocked” colorway by Mosiac Moon and “Gillyweed” from Yarnarchy, her own variation on the Sockhead hat by Kelly McClure, and the Close to You shawl in the “Hecate” mini skein set from A Hundred Ravens Yarn. •https://www.etsy.com/listing/511567038/handpainted-wool-yarn-handspun-yarn-•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/light-as-a-feather-shawl-4•http://www.mosaicmoon.com/item_672/Sherlocked-Semisolid-Birch-Sport-4-oz-skeins.htm•http://www.magpiefibers.com/productsdk/hell-bells•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you•http://ahundredravens.com/yarns-2/minis/•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hatoBethany is working on her “Coronation Day” Boxy in the “Winter Jewels” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Baby Wrap Sweater by Churchmouse Yarns in the “UW” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Laboe Top by Cory Ellen in Amanda’s Art Yarn in the “Bad Juju” and the “Platinum” colorway, and a vanilla bean sock in Plymouth Happy Sock in the “Blueberry” colorway. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-wrap-sweater•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/laboe•http://www.amandasartyarn.com•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-item-2555•https://www.thehunt.com/the-hunt/E7sXWQ-gummy-bear-body-spray-by-juice-bar•Off The Needles:oAnna finished the socks for her husband out of Magpie Fibers “Hells Bells” and “Empty Night” colorway using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. •http://www.magpiefibers.com/swanky-sock/empty-night•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heeloBethany finished her vanilla socks in the Lorna’s Laces “Hampstead” colorway, also using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. •http://www.lornaslaces.net/colorsMulti4.html•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:oAnna is working on a blue gingham shirt dress in little bits in order to achieve sewing perfection. •Spinning:oBethany finally finished plying all the things on her bobbins. She hopes to get the plied yarn off of her bobbins this week. •Knetflix and Knit:oAnna watched Sneakers and the Secret of Roan Inish.oBethany has been watching How I Met Your Mother, Star Trek: TNG, The Tony Awards, and Paris Can Wait.•In Performance:oBethany saw Dreamgirls at the Village Theatre. She is also working on A Servant of Two Masters at New Muses Theatre Co. playing at the Dukesbay Theater now through July 9. •https://www.villagetheatre.org/issaquah/dreamgirls.php•http://www.newmuses.com•Events:oJoin us in reducing our planetary impact by participating in our Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Along! •Join our Ravelry group, do something awesome to help save the planet then tell us about it in the RRR Along thread!•Now- Labor Day!•https://www.facebook.com/DontSuckProject/•https://thelastplasticstraw.orgoTour De Fleece starts July 1-23oBethany and her family will be at Mariners Stitch N Pitch July 20, 2017oBethany will be at Leah Justine’s Album Release party at Steel Creek in Tacoma on July 22, 2017•https://www.leahjustine.comoOregon Flock and Fiber Festival is Sept. 23-24, 2017•Find, friend and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Periscope.•Join our awesome Ravelry group!!•Shownotes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure     Knits in Rehearsal Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Vanilla Socks    On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg for the #bigbadbergalong   Knitting News, Notes and Events Join me as I discuss the highlights of my trip to Rhinebeck and enjoy the photos! Such a wonderful trip and I hope to repeat it again in the future!   The Vendors I mentioned:    Indie Untangled:  Voolenvine Yarns Backyard Fiberworks White Birch Fiber Arts   Rhinebeck: O Wool Into the Whirled Katrinkles Neighborhood Fiber Company I mentioned the pattern I have in mind for my NFC yarn, Harley.   Here are some pics from the weekend!     Next planned Knitting Events: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   PalKal 2016 Updates   Thank you so much to all of the sponsors and participants. I am so happy to have had so much excitement around this KAL!   If you haven't yet, please check out episode 60 where all of the winners were announced. I need to hear from all winners by December 1, 2016, or I will have to redraw for some of the prizes!   In addition, I have opened up a new thread for a giveaway of one Sock Ruler, as the winner had already purchased one and would like for it to go to someone who really wants one! Please enter that thread if you are interested!      Big Bad Berg Along Join me and some of my very favorite podcasters in knitting as many Melanie Berg patterns as we can!    We will joined by: In a Sknit  The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Down Cellar Studio Podcast Commuter Knitter Knitting Butterflies The Knitmore Girls   We are working with some fabulous Indie Dyers for this KAL: Sun Valley Fibers There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. You can get the same kit as I am getting or as one of the other podcasters. More information is coming, but look for a special link "Big Bad Berg-Along" on their website. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.     Lollipop Yarns Joan dyed up some special Duet and Trio kits especially for Ashbury or Quicksilver patterns. She will be offering Free Shipping if you use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. She will be having a few more updates as she gets the yarn available, so check out her group on Ravelry and her website for specific details.   One Twisted Tree Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. Check out the website for more information.   Prizes: One lucky participant will win a 30$ gift certificate to Sun Valley Fibers!   One lucky participant will win this 2 color shawl kit from Lollipop Yarns!       Knitter's Journal Giveaway I reviewed The Knitter's Journal  by Jane Klein on Episode 61.  If you would like to win a copy of this for your collection, please check out the Ravelry group and enter to win one! This contest will stay open until December 1, 2016. You must be a member of the group to win, one entry per person.   Non-Knitting Segments   Meatless Monday Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers   Love it or Leave it Love: The Out on the Linai Podcast, all about the Golden Girls   Leave: Daylight Savings Time   Other News and Notes In case you missed it: I RAN A MARATHON!!   Listen up for a brief recap of my marathon experience.           Books   On this episode I talked only about books I have finished recently.   Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple   Real Murders by Charlaine Harris   The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney   The Trespasser by Tana French   Commonwealth by Ann Patchett   Other Updates Life has slowed down considerably since my marathon. I am enjoying the time with friends and family, and of course, the extra knitting time!   Hopefully this means the podcast will be back on a more regular schedule!        

Episode 19 Show Notes:Welcome to the Episode 19 of the Knit Actually Podcast!· Actually Finished· I talk about the two projects I finished recently· Sockhead hat (knit with hand dyed yarn)  · Chevron hat (based on a design I improvised, and with my UV sensitive yarn) · Actually Working· Italk about projects I am currently working on including· Windschief Hat for my husband · Christmas Socks for my husband · My son’s Scoreboard Scarf (Go Broncos!!!) · Baley Sweater for my son · Actually StashedI talk about a couple of great Black Friday yarn sales, including the annual Knit Picks Big Sale and the Black Friday sale at Eat Sleep Knit· Actually Attending· Interweave Yarn Fest, March 31 – April 3o List of Workshops is here. Registration is now open!I’m registered for Building your Design Career with Dora Ohrenstein and the Design Master Class with Shirley Paden o Current list of vendors is here · Knit Knosh· Registration is open for Knit Knosh!!! Knit Knosh will be a food, wine and yarn tasting, on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. I’m EXTREMELY excited to announce the participating yarn companies:§ Bijou Basin Ranch§ MJ Yarns § Knerd§ Skeindalous· Giveaway· Don’t forget to leave your comments in the Ravelry thread for a chance to win Boys Knits by Katya Frankel. Just let me know which pattern you would knit, and who you would knit it for. Cooperative Press has generously offered an ebook copy of this great book. Enter by November 30, and I’ll draw a winner on December 1. Thank you for listening!!!!

Master Status (2:21): Alicia is all caught up. She knit swatches 1-6. Natalie finished swatch 6. Alicia and Natalie Master Plan:(4:52) Natalie and Lish are going to work on the decrease swatches 7 and 8 and block swatches 1-6. The girls discuss their favorite wool soaks. They plan on beginning their research for the blocking report.   In our hands: (9:42) Alicia cast on an American Girl Doll Empire Waist Dress by Elaine Phillips with Patons Beehive Baby Sport. Natalie cast on a Sockhead hat byKelly McClurein Unique Sheep Verve in the Insecta Gradiance colorway. She Cast on 8 more stitches than the pattern calls for to make it a bit bigger.   Dropped stitches:(17:57) Natalie literally dropped a stitch when working on her 50 rows shawlette and had to used a crochet needle to pick it up.     Master Pieces:(18:58) Alicia finally finished herBlank CanvasbyYsolda Teaguewith Malabrigo Arroyo in a Prussia Blue colorway. She discusses having difficulty picking up the stitches from the bind off.  She also finished a basic hat using up some of her Vanna’s Choice acrylic stash. Natalie finishedLala’s Simple Shawlby Laura Linneman aka Lala of the Knitgirlls video podcast in some of her older handspun from Romeldale pin drafted roving from Ozark Carding Mill, LLC.   She knit three simple preemie hats used well marinated stash yarn, Lorna Laces Sport in the Cubs colorway.  She used this yarn for thesocksshe knit during the week of her wedding. She knit these hats for the charity drive for the Rays Stitch n Pitch which is on June 8th.  They are donating them toAll Children’s Hospital in St. Pete. She also finished the  50 Rows Shawlette by Susan B Anderson in Ella Rae Lace Merino Worsted in purple colorway and then a pink/red colorway. The girls also decided a choking characteristic is not something they want in their hand knits. She also finished spinning Bellatrix yarn from the SW Merino in a red and black coloryway by Abstract Fiber Arts and will be gifting for Jessie TinyAnt.   Future Stitches (40:58): Natalie wants to knit the swatches of the spinning swatches she completed from the black corriedale fleece she bought at SAFF in 2010.  This is for the SPAKAL with the knitmore girls and also Tour de Fleece withTeam Sasquatch. Natalie  explainsTour de Fleece. Alicia decided she is going to knit the Swivel Pullover by Kerri Blumer published in Interweave Knits Winter 2014. She is going to knit it withDebbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Emerald Green. She also discusses an important friendship and offered to knit theChocolate Passion- Jacket with Cables in Alaskaby DROPS design for one of her first friends from Bowling Green, Kelly.   On the Road:(49:2) Alicia will be knitting withJanfrom theTwinset Designs Podcaston Thursday June 5, from 6-9 atNatural Stitchesin Pittsburgh, PA. Natalie will be knitting at the Tampa Bay Rays Stitch n Pitch on June 8th at Tropicana Field in St. Pete. Simply Selfie:(52:00) Alicia met a big deadline and it’s been a huge sigh of relief. Alicia and Jeremy are in the process of moving their shop, Main Street Gallery. Her mom is giving her some wedding planning pressure and kicked the planning into high gear. She also has been enjoying her nephew’s T-Ball games. Natalie talks about her trip with Kenny to Sebring! She had a lovely mother’s day weekend.  She had a trip to Joann’s, the beach,  and a steak dinner. She took the girls to Disney on ice and she is preparing for the onslaught of people coming next week.   Raise your Hand: (1:07:30) This week we the girls answer the question: Are you a product or a process knitter?   Comfort zone:(1:17:40) Alicia is so happy to have met her deadline! She talks about new energy at the new shop site. Natalie is happy when she takes a moment to enjoy morning time with the girls. She is also loving knitting time while the girls swim. To submit your own story, please go towww.masteringtheknits.com  and fill out a form.  We will read your animals rescue story on future podcasts.   To continue the conversation join our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   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.