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Join us as we discuss our plans for the Winter Weave A-long and, of course, lots of project updates. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android. Marsha's Projects Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. I've knitted a bit on my chicken. Decided to make a rock climbing chicken for Ben. Found tiny carabiners online. Sockhead Slouch Hat: by Kelly McClure. Using Done Roving Yarns Frolicking Feet in colorway Irish Moss. Hibernating. Graphito: by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). I finished the yoke and divided for the sleeves. I've knit about an inch of the body but I'm going to wash and block the yoke to be sure it fits and the patterning looks good. Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about to start the decreases when I noticed I had crossed one of the cables the wrong way. I need to rip back. Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Finished first sock and about halfway through leg of second sock. Weaving Studio: I organized the closet and put all of Ben's stuff in there. I'd like him to take it, but all in good time. Kelly's Projects Finished the front on the Maple Vest. Need to wind yarn to start on the back. The ribbing pattern is fun and I love using my wooden cable needle. The fabric is heavy and a little silky. I've got my woven squares blanket to square (14 x 14) and I have only six more rows to sew on. It's been a little over a year since I started this project.  Plans for more chickens because my community needs some emotional support right now The first two went to our Mi Casa Undocuscholar Center and our Pride Center.  Stalled on Graphito by Heidemarie Kaiser while I've been working on the vest and the spinning and fleece prep.  Suint Bath Shetland Project: Finished carding both batches and now spinning them. Washed fiber is spun. Starting on the unwashed fiber and it is still quite greasy. I'll wind each bobbin into a center pull ball and ply each of them to compare the results. Winter Weave Along Going until March 31. Show us your projects in the Ravelry thread. If you aren't on Ravelry consider joining just so you can talk with us about your weaving! Challenge: Between now and January 1 do a kind of weaving that you haven't done before. Possibilities: New to you weave structure, different forms of loom, make something you never thought of making before, e.g. decorative braids or shoe laces, use a fiber you haven't used before, use a wet finishing method you haven't used before. End 2024 with a new weaving skill.   

Technical difficulties in the last episode meant we lost half of the audio. We're back and announce the winners of the Summer Spin In and discuss project updates. Marsha shares details about her trip to upstate New York and the New York State Sheep and Wool Show. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android Marsha's Projects Auckland Bound: by Maddie Mo. Finished. Used Alaskan Yarn Company DK in colorway Spruce. Auckland Bound: by Maddie Mo. Finished. Used Hazel Knits Cadence DK in colorway Wonderland Trail. Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. I've knitted a bit on my chicken. Decided to make a rock climbing chicken for Ben. Found tiny carabiners online. Sockhead Slouch Hat: by Kelly McClure. Using Done Roving Yarns Frolicking Feet in colorway Irish Moss. Hibernating. Why Knot?: by Rachel Illsey. Using Weird Sisters Wool Emporium Carroll in colorway Westport Treasures. This project is on hold. I cast on and ripped out twice as the unusual stitch patterns made me completely confused. Hibernating. Graphito: by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). Cast on just before I left for New York. Got stuck on the brioche. Too much drinking and talking. Now that I'm home I'm back on track. Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. Kelly's Projects Finished Desert Lavender socks out of Smirligan's yarn. I'm thinking about starting a new pair for watching the election coverage. Purl2W2 Coconut Tree.  I've split off the sleeves and finished the body of Graphito by Heidemarie Kaiser. I still have to try it on before I decide to start the bottom ribbing or knit it a little longer. The yarns are Seismic Yarns Butter Silk as the contrast yarn and Invictus Yarns Seraphic as the main yarn–both fingering weight.  I started the Maple Vest to have something to knit in the car for the reunion trip. Interesting pattern. I joined under the arms and then split again after about two inches. I'm all the way down to the ribbing on the front panel. Had to rip back a couple of rows this morning because I made a mistake on the cable crosses in one of the pattern repeats.  Winter Weave Along Nov 3, 2024 - March 31, 2025 Join in with your weaving! Share on our Ravelry group! Marsha's New York Trip October 9-22, 2023 New York and the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival Cornwall Yarn Shop The Endless Skein Storm King Art Center Springwood (FDR house) Culinary Institute of America The Dia Beacon Shady Glen Lyndhurst House Sunnyside (Washington Irving House) Manitoga (Russel Wright House) Staatsburg House Vanderbilt Estate Walkway Over the Hudson Val-Kill Cottage (Eleanor Roosevelt Home)  

We have lots of discussion topics this week ranging from Kelly's dogs now having two legs, the fleece auction, to Marsha's cast on frenzy.  Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android Marsha's Projects Alexandria: The Art of Yarn Skein: Finished! 50/25/25 merino/silk/bamboo. 4oz and 454 yards. Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Finished! Socks: Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos in colorway Garden. Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. I've knitted a bit on my chicken. Knit through the third stripe. Not sure I like the colors I picked. Sockhead Slouch Hat: by Kelly McClure. Using Done Roving Yarns Frolicking Feet in colorway Irish Moss. Auckland Bound: by Maddie Mo. Using Alaskan Yarn Company DK in colorway Spruce. Why Knot?: by Rachel Illsey. Using Weird Sisters Wool Emporium Carroll in colorway Westport Treasures.  Kelly's Projects I've split off the sleeves and am knitting down the body of Graphito by Heidemarie Kaiser. Calling it my NoCKRs Sweater since both yarns are the retreat yarns (2023 and 2024). Seismic Yarns Butter Silk and Invictus Yarns Seraphic–both fingering weight.  Still working on Desert Lavender socks out of Smirligan's yarn. Soft green, purple and natural white variegated yarn. One sock is finished and I'm knitting slowly down the leg of the second sock. Wool Auction  Bought only one fleece! Was joined by Emily and Sonia from work and Micheline from the Bay Area. Also saw Alene that we met at the NoCKRs retreat. Between us we supported a lot of wool growers! I bought a Romeldale, 5.5 lbs. (white) Summer Spin In Announce winners in next episode Two Ewes in Walla Walla, Washington September 26-30 Purl 2 Walla Walla has closed but they will have a pop up shop in partnership with Old Homestead Alpacas at the: Maker Market Showroom on Colville 70 N. Colville Street, Suite 105 Walla Walla, WA  99362  September 28, 12:00pm-6:00pm September 29, 12:00pm-4:00pm, We'll be there around noon on Sunday.  

This month Nicole and Monica watched the second season of Our Flag Means Death, and discussed second season pitfalls, efficiency in storytelling, new characters we loved, and had some cat interruptions. Nicole knit Pebble Arch Shawl by Karen Hoyle, and Monica knit Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure. Opening and closing music by Chris Croarkin. 

Episode 123 September 1, 2023 On the Needles 2:50 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Sad about end of bingo?  Pigskin Party starts Sept 7!   Westknits shawl kal December gnome along   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure, Swoonish/the yarn side Walker/the yarn side Twist in Road to Home (2010)-- DONE!!   Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom– DONE!!   Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall   Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)   Coloring Book Raglan by Aimee Sher, Loop Fiber Studio YIN YANG (Worsted) in Once and For All On the Easel 18:12 Needles: vest remake, diy dye disaster…   September Doodle-a-Day by Ellolovey Peachtober by Furry Little Peach Gouachevember by Daria Penta (Cortneysf co-hosting!)   Florasaurus, tattoos, & dog portraits On the Table 24:48 Lemongrass coconut corn bisque (love and lemons) Tahini chickpea soup (Love &Lemons)l pesto potato salad with green beans – smitten kitchen   Simple Rosti Baked stuffed pork chops with panko & parmesan. Boring cream cheese cookies Rice salad with components from America's Test Kitchen Complete Veg Cookbook   On the Nightstand 34:34 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! The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn  N is for Noose by Sue Grafton (audio) Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (audio) tova, cameron A Heart So White by Javier Marías, trans by Margaret Jull Costa Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein Silver Nitrate by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia montserrat, tristan Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead The Absent One by Jussi Adler Olsen Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Bewilderment by Richard Powers The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec ** The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (This turned out to be problematic due to Alexie's personal behavior. Still an excellent YA novel, with relevance and humor). Bingo 1:03:05 DONE!! Listen in to see if you won! 1:08:40   Wip dark academia Cort rec Remarkably Bright Creatures Bird book Study for Obedience   Cortney's Bingo: Blackout! Pickled Bell Peppers ( very pickle-y!!) Award winner, but tricky The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

A video podcast where we can gather to craft together and talk about our 'tism! Designers and Patterns MentionedSummer Secret Crop by Jessie Maed DesignsKnox Socks by Knox Mountain Knit Co.Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClureBynx Hat by Hayley QuinnPrismatic Tank by Mae.CrochetsPressed Flowers Shawl by Amy ChristoffersPenguono by Stephen WestNortheasterly by SkeinanigansDragonflies Hat by Joji LocatelliFramework Bralette by Jessie Maed DesignsBest Beret by James N WattsYarn MentionedEmma's Practically Perfect Sock in CosmosKnit Picks Bare in yellow hand dyedCascade Heritage Prints in ModMalabrigio Ultimate Sock in Wabi SabiSheepyshire Bliss MCN DK in WildflowersKnit Picks BravaRegia Boho in MusicianMiss Babs Putnam in Drum CircleApple Tree Knits Socklove in ChakraKnit Picks Palette in BlackElesbeth Lavold Lucious Llama in MagentaSheepyshire Pixie Sock in Huzzah!Huasco Worsted in Frozen VolcanoRicorumi Spin Spun DK in Summer

This month Nicole and Monica watched another movie in theaters, Greta Gerwig's live action Mattel movie, Barbie. We laughed, we cried, we shouted "oh my god!" We had a blast and we had notes. A movie that truly has to be experienced and that we can't recommend enough. Monica knit Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure and Nicole knit a tube cowl. Opening and closing music by Chris Croarkin.

Today, I talk with Amanda in the closet! We talk about what projects we've been working on, crafting for the holidays and giving gifts, and the new show she is working on, Calendar Girls. Here are the important links to check out: Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure. Last year, my mom and my sister picked out a skein of yarn each for me to make them one. They were supposed to get them last year, but... they had a Christmas present this year instead! My sister chose a beautiful superwash merino and Tencel blend in blues with a little bit of darker teal. It's Wonderland Mad Hatter Yarn, in an old colorway. It was so nice to work with, although the Tencel was different than what I normally use. It has this really subtle but beautiful sheen to it that I don't see with merino and nylon blends. My mom chose a skein from Yarn Experiments, with every gemstone color imaginable in it! It really suits her though, because she wears all kinds of colors year round. My mom is pretty small, so I ended up making hers a teen size, as opposed to the adult small that I made my sister. My sister-in-law and mother-in-law also got to pick out a skein each from my stash, and I started on a hat for each of them, as well. SIL chose a grey and white/speckled large stripe skein by Daydream Dyeworks, in the color Sunset Cloudbreak. I bought this yarn a few years ago during a trip to Sun Dragon in Brevard, but it looks like the owner isn't selling anymore. My MIL chose a skein from Three Irish Girls Yarn Inc. in the Kaleidoscope color. It's a cream base, with lots of bright green, yellow, pink, and blue scattered throughout. I've already finished my SIL's hat, and I'm totally jealous! It turned out gorgeous! Be sure to check out Amanda's IG account, Beauty Truly Blent. She shows off her Ric Flair embroidery, as well as her Beard Bae series. She also takes custom orders! If you're local to WNC, be sure to look up Amanda and her shows! Thanks for listening, and we will see you next time! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brooke-burleson/support

In Episode 136, Greg and Pam discuss celebrities, phones, and time. Many thanks to jneuman88 Jennifer for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Patrons at the Shawl & Sweater Levels – join us on Sunday, March 20 at 3om Eastern for a zoom call! Details are on Patreon. Greg's Projects Greg is working on his Christmas Eve Cast-on socks. He is using yarn from Oink Pigments. It incorporates the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg knitted a complete Sockhead Slouch Hat, but doesn't have any pictures of it because they were on his phone that died. Greg is working on a new hat design. More to come. Greg is working on the Plants + Shapes DIY Applique Embroidery Kit from M Creative J. Pam's Projects Pam started to work on the Positive Plants embroidery kit from M Creative J. Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on a Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman. She is using fingering weight leftovers. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam started The Essential Bucket Hat by Romi Hill using Malabrigo Rasta. Pam made a few Tunisian Crochet coasters designed by Siobhan Boothe of Yarn Over Floyd. Book Club In episode 137 we will continue Section 2 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will begin a discussion of spin and pills. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events We had a great time at the Carolina Fiber Fest. Review Pam and Greg reviewed embroidery kits from mcreativej, which we both loved. Listen to the podcast for a full review. MCreativeJ is active on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Miscellaneous .We mentioned Our State magazine. The government stole an hour from us as we entered Daylight Saving Time. Check out “Save Standard Time” for a chart that shows how important it is to stay on Standard Time to maximize healthy morning sun. We talked about the depth cowl, which incorporates planned pooling using The Fiber Seed Sprout Worsted yarn. We talked about a school project that involves a phone number you can call to hear a pre-recorded pep talk from school children. The number is 707-998-8410. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling...a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

What is self care? Society makes us think that it's long bubble baths, meditation, and peace. While all that is nice to have, self care is something I do just for myself, to help center me, and bring me back to myself. As a mom, wife, friend, small business person, I often get pulled in too many different directions, and I forget who I am. Crafting, on my own and for myself, is how I get back to being ME. Selfish knitting is my jam! We can get so burned out on making a life for others that we can often lose ourselves in the making. I invite you to FIND yourself in the making. What do you love about the items you're working with? Is the yarn color and texture something you enjoy working with? How do the hooks or needles feel in your hand? How are you sitting or standing? Is your body comfortable? What's the temperature around you? What does your environment sound like? Being present in the moment of your creating can become a self care practice. Why is it called practice? Because it's not self care perfection! One thing I've realized is that that time will never be mine unless I TAKE it. Unless I CLAIM IT as MINE. For example, my knitting time is in bed after I've put the girls down for bed. They will come in every 5 minutes needing something, and I tell them, "figure it out for yourself, I'm off the clock." I'm setting that boundary with them, which is so healthy for them and me. It shows them that I have boundaries that I won't allow them to cross, and that they can set their own boundaries. For me, it comes down to intentionality, communication, and presence in the time that you have. Not everyone can take hours of time alone, but can you take 15 minutes to practice being present, and to let your guard down to be yourself? Sometimes this can bring up uncomfortable feelings, I really understand this. Therapy is a helpful tool in this case. I'd like to invite you to share what you've done to practice self care in the coming week on Instagram. I'm working on my third Sockhead Slouch Hat, in Yarn Experiements Monkey Sock yarn, Supernova colorway. Bunnies will be up in my Etsy shop soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Episode 129, Greg and Pam discuss hot dogs, pizza, and cheese. Many thanks to MaryBeth and Helen of the Crafty Toads podcast and Toad Hollow for the episode introduction! Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Yarn in the News We shared a blog post from Tin Can Knits called Why Do We Knit? Come over the Ravelry or Facebook groups and tell us why you knit (or crochet, etc) Greg's Projects Greg finished his Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure (project page). He used Life in the Long Grass Moon yarn. Greg started AND finished the Mountain Day Stocking Hat by Toad Hollow. It was a kit of Toad Hollow Yarns DK Toad mini-skeins. Greg is working on his Christmas Eve Cast-on socks. He is using yarn from Oink Pigments. Greg finished Frog from Frog & Toad and is working on his (overrated) pants. When Frog's done, he'll tackle Toad. Pam's Projects Pam finished her Spinning for Socks Socks in cheviot spun from Sadie Spins! and she is loosely followedthe Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. Pam worked on the Gro Shawl and is using Twisted Willow Merino Linen Twist yarn. Pam is binding off a Test Knit using handspun yarn. Pam made another crochet coral piece for the NC Museum of Art. No pictures or project page at this time. Pam is pondering her next cast ons. She mentioned the Wilson Cowl, the Reyna Shawl and Skew Socks. Book Club Next episode we will continue Section 2 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. This section is about making yarn and we will be talking about Farm Yarns, Fairs and Festivals and Organic Yarns. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Pam mentioned that Carolina FiberFest has their vendors, craft along patterns and workshop registration up on the website. The disorganized Topalong is still going strong in the Ravelry threads! And it's time for sweaterweather. Join in the fun and knowledge sharing! The Fairs and Festivals KAL is back! Miscellaneous Greg mentioned how delicious Bill's Hot Dogs are. Greg picked up a copy of Coffee Cozies and a French Press to go with it. Pam mentioned the Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza recipe by King Arthur Flour. Pam mentioned her new Allbirds shoes. Greg talked about how awesome hoop cheese is, especially when it's paired with Nilla wafers. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

Welcome back to KnitSewCraft! In this episode, we say hello to a new friend, talk about my crafting goals for this year, and discuss the projects I'm working on. Otter Bee Stitching creates "whimsical fiber art for hearts of any age". Visit her HERE Books I've enjoyed on artists: Neil Gaiman Art Matters Mason Currey Daily Rituals: How Artists Work Twyla Tharp The Creative Habit Melanie Falick Making a Life Julia Cameron The Artist's Way Projects I'm working on: Hat pattern: Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Yarn: Whimsical Wood Yarn Co Pixie Toes with cashmere, Narwhal colorway Needles: Average Joes size 3 from Brick House Fiber Arts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nicole and Monica discuss Star Trek, one of the foundational texts of modern Western fandom. We watched two episodes from the original series, 2x01 Amok Time and 2x10 Journey to Bable, the 2009 Star Trek Movie, and a series of fanvids. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIf56hgYjZiTJYX9grI0_tysFozcFoj5Z Nicole knit Homecoming Cardi by Shay Johnson and spun. Monica knit Sizzle Pop by Lesley Anne Robinson, Vodka Lemonade by Thea Colman, and Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure. Crazy (instrumental) by SilentCrafter https://soundcloud.com/silentcrafterofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0

Episode 49 Sept 17 2020 Special thanks to Kelly C. for her guest appearance while I was with family.  On the Needles 4:09 Abington Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, Olann Hand Dyed in Ireland Donegal DK in Temptress-- DONE!   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure, KnitCircus Opulence in badger tracks stripes-- DONE!   The Sharon Show by Casapinka, A Hundred Ravens Iachos in Bad Wolf (pink), Forbidden Fiber Co. Superstition in Wedding Dress, Three Irish Girls Adorn in Deep Blue Sea, Yarntini Sock in Ginger Ice   Te Whēnua by Francoise Danoy (aroha knits), Lady Dye Yarns Superwash fingering in ??   Toe up socks, Must Stash Yarns Perfect Sock Self Striping in Hook (summer concert tour)   Bautista by Celia McAdam Cahill, YakLux by Invictus Yarns 2020 NoCKRs colorway On the Easel 13:29 Limn + Latitude : Japan!  Connecticut sketchbook On the Table 18:23 Foodstyling 101  with Pineapple Collaborative    Beans! Garbanzo beans in the Instant Potbroccoli chickpea & avocado pita sandwiches White beans on stoveTomato, wild rice and bean salad (rancho gordo salad) shrimp/white bean tacos   Strawberry cake from Smitten Kitchen-- didnt use almond flour https://tasty.co/recipe/macarons Broma Bakery for rabbit hole of macarons and other baked goods Mississippi mud pie this is not exactly what my friend makes, but pretty darn close Toffee poke cake   Apple fritters from Iambaker.net Claryssa’s Zucchini Bread with Walnuts Morgann’s Stuffed Mushroom Caps: Bulk sausage, cheddar, fresh parsley, garlic powder, onion powder. Press into mushroom caps, and bake at 350F for 25 minutes. This version looks great for vegetarians!   On the Nightstand 41:15 Tall History of Sugar by Curdella Forbes  The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (audio) Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev  If I had your Face by Frances Cha Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (audio) Turning Darkness into Light by Marie Brennan Life of Pi by Yann Martel Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, mentioned & currently reading Devotion, a memoir by Dani Shapiro, mentioned & currently reading Bingo 1:01:45 Vacation cooking: apple fritters Vacation sketching: CT sketchbook Did not achieve a BINGO blackout—missed the “Kitchen Dance Party”

Episode 100!  See the giveaway thread in the Ravelry group to win a shawl, project bag, or batt!What We've Finished:Jill finished the Ribboned Crop Top by Ellen Coy from Interweave Knits, Winter 2020 out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky Superwash in Garnet Heather and Briar Heather.  Annie finished the April Hat by Courtney Kelley from the Year of Hats out of Kelbourne Woolens Germantown.  She also finished the Speedy Selbu Mittens by Skeindeer Knits out of Lett Lopi.  She also made a stockinette cowl out of Knit Picks Fable Fur in Bjern.Our Current Fix:Jill is working on Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Filandtropia Wise Fox Stellina and Forbidden Fiber Co. Pride in Mist.  She is also still spinning the Wonderland Dyeworks 80/20 wool/silk in Rain Storm.  She's getting excited to do a Combo Spin with assorted fiber from the guild fiber exchange.  Annie is working on a Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure using With Pointed Sticks Glitter Gel Pen yarn in the Mermaid colorway.What We're Jonesing For:Annie is looking at quilt patterns from Lella Boutique.  Jill is trying to find a baby pattern for a friend.  She's looking at the Bacon & Eggs Booties by Katie Popadin, Anupriya by Betsy Myles and Berroco, and Baby Yeti by Berroco.  She's also into the Spring into Summer, Rompers & Jacket by OGE Knitwear Designs and Koala by Claire Garland.  She loves two Valentine's Day themed hats, the Ebba Hat by Kristin Drysdale and the Love & Hearts Hat by Susan B. Anderson.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Diamond Art Painting - check out Annie's (petiteweaver) Instagram profile for a coupon/referral code. Sashiko Jacket for babies by Qing FibreSuede Baby Booties Knit (Baby Uggs)Baby Yoda for Babies by Arianna SolowayRunning Wild with Bear GryllsAlex HonnoldRuPaul's Drag RaceChilling Adventures of SabrinaDawn Kathryn Studios project bagsJoji & Co leather project bagsMealthy CrisplidThe Lighthouse (2019)Locke & KeyTo All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020)Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)The Mandalorian

Episode 44- Although, I take that backThursday August 16 , 2018Shout out- Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!On The Needles:Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in Sublime DK by Blacktrillium Fibers- The body is blocking before I pick up the collar and try it again!Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Badger Buddy colorway Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese woolPort Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needlesOff The Needles:Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)Spinning/Weaving:Drop spindle from TurtleMade and roving from Kraemer Yarns in the Mauch Chunky Roving in bright pink, purple, and teal. I was drop spindling at the park during a kids camp last week. My plan is to make spinners out of all of them.Netflix and Knit:Christopher Robin, Life of the Party, Making It on NBC but streams on Hulu, and Batman (1989)Craftivism:I voted in the Washington State Primary. VOTE!!! Register to vote for the midterms if you haven’t already!Starting a knitting club for the Oasis Youth Center. Looking for donations of yarn, and circular and dpns in US 7, 8, and 9s. Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location TBD. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.Book Club:I finished Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!!I have started Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!Events:September 5, 2018 I'm teaching a mini class on the history of knitting!Rose City Comic Con September 7-9, 2018PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location TBD. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.

Episode 44- Although, I take that backThursday August 16 , 2018Shout out- Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!On The Needles:Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in Sublime DK by Blacktrillium Fibers- The body is blocking before I pick up the collar and try it again!Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Badger Buddy colorway Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese woolPort Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needlesOff The Needles:Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)Spinning/Weaving:Drop spindle from TurtleMade and roving from Kraemer Yarns in the Mauch Chunky Roving in bright pink, purple, and teal. I was drop spindling at the park during a kids camp last week. My plan is to make spinners out of all of them.Netflix and Knit:Christopher Robin, Life of the Party, Making It on NBC but streams on Hulu, and Batman (1989)Craftivism:I voted in the Washington State Primary. VOTE!!! Register to vote for the midterms if you haven’t already!Starting a knitting club for the Oasis Youth Center. Looking for donations of yarn, and circular and dpns in US 7, 8, and 9s. Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location TBD. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.Book Club:I finished Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!!I have started Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!Events:September 5, 2018 I'm teaching a mini class on the history of knitting!Rose City Comic Con September 7-9, 2018PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location TBD. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.

Special thanks to all of my listeners for waiting so long between episodes. As I posted on Instagram, I have been having a lot of vocal problems and I have been trying to rest my voice as much as possible outside of my job, where it's impossible to rest my voice at all. I'm going to do my best to keep up a regular schedule.   Program Mentions: Thanks to Knitting Daddy for sending me his Smoke in the City hat pattern. Special thanks to Vivian and Alyson from Keep Calm and Carry Yarn and the Pearl and Plum Etsy shop. Also thanks to the ladies from Tin Can Knits for sending me their Beloved hat pattern.   Show Ready Knits Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C Creations   Wee Lima by Taiga Hillard   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure   Mae by Andrea Mowry     Knits in Rehearsal Rainbow Party Cardi by Telly Bean Knits   If you'd like to see my yarn choices, check out my project page.   I have swatched for the Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow    I have started a project page for this, but there's not much to see as of yet. Think I can finish it in a month?   Moderne Baby Blanket by Mason Dixon Knitting Thanks to the kind folks at Loveknitting.com for sending me this kit from Paintbox Yarns     Knitting News, Notes and Events #MadAboutMinis Sorry guys, I really dropped the ball on this KAL. Should we keep it going for a while? Call it?      PalKal 2018 Basic Rules Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.     Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop.    ZK 2018   The Reviews Are In!  This episode I will be reviewing Vogue Knitting, The Ultimate Knitting Book.     Non-Knitting Segments    Meal Prep Madness Veggie and Beef Ramen   Other News and Notes   I finished several books since the last time I recorded.    Running updates:  I finished a 1/2 Marathon in March. I did not enjoy myself. 

Hi there! In this episode, I finished one sock (and finally worry about catching second sock syndrome), am about 20 minutes from finishing my Sockhead Slouch Hat. The Chuck is working out beautifully and we have a chat about being real and needing to let Springfest colors slide through your fingers as you create. I also chatter a bit about good friends, trips and a doggy saga. Find the show notes at Saltyjoknits.com

      Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal Mae Pullover by Andrea Mowry for #marchmowrymadness   V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure     I mentioned how I've been using a tracker in my knitting notebook to keep up with notes and how often I work on long term projects. Here are some links for more information about Bullet Journal Trackers.          35 Things to Track    Bullet Journal Trackers       Knitting News, Notes and Events #MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017. There is a chatter thread open and lively on Ravelry.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   June 10, 2017 is World Wide Knit in Public Day.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry. Knitting Talk Back  Knitting Aches and Pains? I definitely have some from time to time. Check out these articles and blog posts for more information.   8 Warning Signs Your Knitting Could Give you RSI from the Knitting Loop   4 Ways to Avoid RSI when Knitting from The Knitting Loop   Repetitive Strain and Knitting from The Spruce.com   29 Tips for Avoiding Knitting Pain from All Free Knitting   Hand Exercises for Knitters and Crocheters from Craftsy   Therapeutic Gloves from Lion Brand      Non-Knitting Segments    Meatless Monday Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Quinoa Bowls Love it or Leave it Love: Ikea Skubb Boxes for Drawers    Leave: Packing Anxiety!   Let's Go on a Trip Packing List to Download Other News and Notes   Running Updates No news is good news! Ran a 4 mile race earlier in March.    Books          Finished Reading:       Finished Listening:  Currently Listening:   Currently Reading