Podcasts about superwash

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 73:32 Very Popular

Recorded on November 25, 2023 Book talk begins at 25:40 Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult. Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize. Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTTING Tracie finished: Never Not Gnoming #27 by Sarah Schira in assorted fingering weight leftovers Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin in Stitch Sisterz Laceweight Cashmere in Pine Tree and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk in blue green Hungry Horse Hat 3 in various acrylics Rikke Hat #4 by Sarah Young for Jayla - using Tess Designer Yarns Superwash Merino and Alexandra: the Art of Yarn Pendleton DK Barb continues to work on: Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton's Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway Donner by Elizabeth Doherty using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway South Shore Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway Bankhead Hat #24 Barb has cast on: Sirdar Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf designed by Sirdar, using a Sirdar Colorwheel in the Follow your Rainbow colorway Tracie cast on: Socks to match her Archer in Dizzy Blood Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Lisa Souza Dyeworks Delux Sock in cornflower Bankhead hat #6 by Susie Gourlay in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in gray She continues to work on: Cumulus Blouse by Petite Knit in Countrywide Yarns Windsor 8-ply BOOKS Barb read: Confessions by Kanye Minato - 3 stars The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty - 3 stars Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler - 4 stars The Mistress Next Door by Lesley Sanderson - 3stars But I Trusted You and Other True Cases (Crime files #14) - 4 stars Vanished in Vermillion: The Real Story of South Dakota's Most Infamous Cold Caseby Lou Ragusa - 3 stars Tracie read: Isabel's Bed by Elinor Lipman - 4 stars Watching Youby Lisa Jewell - 4 stars The Lowcountry Murder of Gwendolyn Elaine Fogle: a Cold Case Solved by Rita Schuler - 3 stars A Wolf at the Table by Augusten Burroughs - 3 stars Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty by Mandy Matney - 4 stars

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[wk] Klugschei$erei - Der Podcast

Stilles Kämmerchen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 153:33

Shownotes Heute haben wir für euch die Segmente Wollprojektzeug Weihnachtszeug Färbezeug Spinnzeug Häkelzeug Strickzeug Kaufzeug Gelerntes Zeug Das gute Zeug Hausmeisterei Tschüss, Chanti, es war uns ein Fest! Sandras Wollfühloase 😢 Werd wieder ganz gesund! Pom Pom Magazin - schade um ein tolles Handarbeitsmagazin! Hier geht's zum Abverkauf Monikas Lädchen in Heiligenhaus - jemand Lust, einen Strickladen zu übernehmen? Es ist wieder Stricktreff-Saison: am 23.11. ab 19:30 Uhr treffen wir uns wieder online zum zusammen Handarbeiten und Klönen. Teilnahme per Losverfahren: 12 Plätze, losen wir am 17.11. um 18 Uhr aus, also bitte vorher anmelden über frieda@stilles-kaemmerchen.de Wollprojektzeug Eventuell hat Frieda ein ganz kleines bisschen mehr Wolle gekauft als eine Tonne 😄 Wolle ist in Belgien Herr Beck freut sich Was hättet ihr denn gern? Welche Garne, welche Farben? Und kennt ihr Läden, die Friedas Wolle in ihr Sortiment aufnehmen sollten? Weihnachtszeug Macht doch mit euren Adventskalendern, was ihr wollt ;) z. B. auch: beliebig kombinieren Spoiler: Immer am nächsten Tag erst auf Insta Färbezeug Lauras Färbezeug Unikate Kalender Bilder Insta only, aber man kann die Beiträge auch sehen wenn man kein Instagram hat => https://www.instagram.com/spektralwolle/ Bestellungen wie immer per Mail an shop@spektralwolle.de Wenn weg, dann weg Keine feste Uhrzeit Vielfalt: Mengen, Basen, Superwash, Spinnfasern, Farbtöne, etc. Versand im Januar (Ausnahmen sind im Notfall möglich :) ) Spinnzeug Lauras Spinnzeug 2021er Adventskalender von Stefis Wolle ist fertig o/ Österreichisches Kardenband vom Ötztaler Schafwollzentrum Friedas Spinnzeug Jacobsschaf Kammzug von Frau Wöllfchen Häkelzeug Friedas Häkelzeug Shades of Autumn Shawl von AirCrochet aka Jeanette Bogelund Bentzen aus der Tynn Peer Gynt Sunburst Granny Square für Decke a la Naturmama Strickzeug Lauras Strickzeug Quadrate für die Decke Painted Honeycombs Scarf von Stephen West Monday Sweater von PetiteKnit aus Aurinkokehrä - Danke an Imke Musselburgh Hat von Ysolda Teague Friedas Strickzeug Amedeo Cardigan von Johanna Gehrisch aka kolibri by johanna - fertig gestrickt, aber diese Näherei, puh. Schulternähte gefallen mir gut! Nasrin von Isabell Kraemer fertig Simple Skyp Socks von Adrienne Ku fertig, aber zu klein/schmal Dehnungsfuge von Nicola Susen Kaufzeug Lauras Kaufzeug Musselburgh Hat Anleitung Knitworthy 7 verschiedene Nadeln in 2,5 Spulen 🤔 Wollstoff Projekttasche von OHWOW Amsterdam Friedas Kaufzeug Färbezeug von Steffi - danke! zwei Tüten voll interessanter Wolle, u. a. viel auf Konen 10 Stränge dunkelbraun melierter Single aus Nachlass Gelerntes Zeug Friedas gelerntes Zeug Spannbettlaken richtigrum aufziehen - in Strickrichtung! Lauras gelerntes Zeug iCord Boost - einfach mehr Reihen in iCord stricken als das Strickstück Fishermans Rib vs. Brioche Das gute Zeug Lauras gutes Zeug Rewe Beste Wahl Vanilla Pistachio Master Keyboard SWR Handwerkskunst Wie man Dessous schneidert Sashiko Schablonen Friedas gutes Zeug Sinas leckerer Himbeerpuddingkuchen in vegan Original-Rezept veganisierte Variante: Für den Mürbeteig: 250 g Mehl 125 g Zucker 125 g Margarine (ich verwende Alsan oder eine andere feste Margarine) 2 EL Apfelmus 1 Pck. Vanillezucker ½ Pck. Backpulver Für die Füllung: 2 Pck. Vanillepuddingpulver 500 ml proteinreiche Pflanzenmilch, z. B. Sojamilch (je mehr Protein, desto fester der Basis-Pudding) 4 Becher (600 g) vegane Creme Fraiche, z. B. Creme Vega von Dr. Oetker oder Vegane Creme von Rewe 200 g Puderzucker Für den Belag: 500 g Himbeeren, TK 1 Pck. Tortenguss, rotZuerst die Füllung zubereiten: Die beiden Päckchen Vanillepuddingpulver mit 500 ml Pflanzenmilch aufkochen lassen, bis eine feste Puddingmasse entstanden ist. Vegane Creme Fraiche unterrühren und gründlich glattrühren mit dem Schneebesen oder dem Handrührgerät. Zuletzt den Puderzucker unterheben. Aus den Zutaten für den Mürbeteig schnell einen glatten, geschmeidigen Teig formen. In eine 26er Springform einen Boden mit Rand rollen oder drücken. In die Form nun die Füllung hineingießen, etwas glatt streichen. Danach die tiefgefrorenen Himbeeren darauf verteilen. Im Backofen bei 175 Grad Ober-/Unterhitze ca. 45 - 60 Minuten auf mittlerer Schiene backen. Noch heiß den vorschriftsmäßig angerührten Tortenguss auf dem gebackenen Kuchen verteilen. Etwas abkühlen lassen und in den Kühlschrank stellen. Schmeckt am besten, wenn er am Tag vor dem Verzehr gebacken wurde. (Ich mache die kleine Version in einer 17-cm-Springform mit der Hälfte der Zutaten, Backzeit bleibt allerdings gleich!) Buch Schafwolle verarbeiten von Margit Röhm, Katrin Sonnemann und Ulrike Classen-Büttner Pentavitin® - natürlich bitte nur nach Rücksprache mit eurer Hautärztin oder auf eigene Gefahr ;) Wieder bei Bohei dabei, juhu! Wo ihr uns findet Podcasting auf Deutsch Gruppe auf Ravelry, dort und auf Instagram kündigen wir auch an, wenn eine neue Folge online ist www.wollkanal.de iTunes wollkanal@podcasts.social auf Mastodon Wollkanal auf Instagram 🕵🏻‍♀️🤓 Frieda: als @craftraum auf Ravelry und Instagram und als @rhoolyarn auf Instagram Laura: als @Philaine auf Ravelry und als @spektralwolle auf Instagram

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#55 Klugschei$erei - Der Podcast

Wollkanal

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 153:33

Shownotes Heute haben wir für euch die Segmente Wollprojektzeug Weihnachtszeug Färbezeug Spinnzeug Häkelzeug Strickzeug Kaufzeug Gelerntes Zeug Das gute Zeug Hausmeisterei Tschüss, Chanti, es war uns ein Fest! Sandras Wollfühloase 😢 Werd wieder ganz gesund! Pom Pom Magazin - schade um ein tolles Handarbeitsmagazin! Hier geht's zum Abverkauf Monikas Lädchen in Heiligenhaus - jemand Lust, einen Strickladen zu übernehmen? Es ist wieder Stricktreff-Saison: am 23.11. ab 19:30 Uhr treffen wir uns wieder online zum zusammen Handarbeiten und Klönen. Teilnahme per Losverfahren: 12 Plätze, losen wir am 17.11. um 18 Uhr aus, also bitte vorher anmelden über frieda@stilles-kaemmerchen.de Wollprojektzeug Eventuell hat Frieda ein ganz kleines bisschen mehr Wolle gekauft als eine Tonne 😄 Wolle ist in Belgien Herr Beck freut sich Was hättet ihr denn gern? Welche Garne, welche Farben? Und kennt ihr Läden, die Friedas Wolle in ihr Sortiment aufnehmen sollten? Weihnachtszeug Macht doch mit euren Adventskalendern, was ihr wollt ;) z. B. auch: beliebig kombinieren Spoiler: Immer am nächsten Tag erst auf Insta Färbezeug Lauras Färbezeug Unikate Kalender Bilder Insta only, aber man kann die Beiträge auch sehen wenn man kein Instagram hat => https://www.instagram.com/spektralwolle/ Bestellungen wie immer per Mail an shop@spektralwolle.de Wenn weg, dann weg Keine feste Uhrzeit Vielfalt: Mengen, Basen, Superwash, Spinnfasern, Farbtöne, etc. Versand im Januar (Ausnahmen sind im Notfall möglich :) ) Spinnzeug Lauras Spinnzeug 2021er Adventskalender von Stefis Wolle ist fertig o/ Österreichisches Kardenband vom Ötztaler Schafwollzentrum Friedas Spinnzeug Jacobsschaf Kammzug von Frau Wöllfchen Häkelzeug Friedas Häkelzeug Shades of Autumn Shawl von AirCrochet aka Jeanette Bogelund Bentzen aus der Tynn Peer Gynt Sunburst Granny Square für Decke a la Naturmama Strickzeug Lauras Strickzeug Quadrate für die Decke Painted Honeycombs Scarf von Stephen West Monday Sweater von PetiteKnit aus Aurinkokehrä - Danke an Imke Musselburgh Hat von Ysolda Teague Friedas Strickzeug Amedeo Cardigan von Johanna Gehrisch aka kolibri by johanna - fertig gestrickt, aber diese Näherei, puh. Schulternähte gefallen mir gut! Nasrin von Isabell Kraemer fertig Simple Skyp Socks von Adrienne Ku fertig, aber zu klein/schmal Dehnungsfuge von Nicola Susen Kaufzeug Lauras Kaufzeug Musselburgh Hat Anleitung Knitworthy 7 verschiedene Nadeln in 2,5 Spulen 🤔 Wollstoff Projekttasche von OHWOW Amsterdam Friedas Kaufzeug Färbezeug von Steffi - danke! zwei Tüten voll interessanter Wolle, u. a. viel auf Konen 10 Stränge dunkelbraun melierter Single aus Nachlass Gelerntes Zeug Friedas gelerntes Zeug Spannbettlaken richtigrum aufziehen - in Strickrichtung! Lauras gelerntes Zeug iCord Boost - einfach mehr Reihen in iCord stricken als das Strickstück Fishermans Rib vs. Brioche Das gute Zeug Lauras gutes Zeug Rewe Beste Wahl Vanilla Pistachio Master Keyboard SWR Handwerkskunst Wie man Dessous schneidert Sashiko Schablonen Friedas gutes Zeug Sinas leckerer Himbeerpuddingkuchen in vegan Original-Rezept veganisierte Variante: Für den Mürbeteig: 250 g Mehl 125 g Zucker 125 g Margarine (ich verwende Alsan oder eine andere feste Margarine) 2 EL Apfelmus 1 Pck. Vanillezucker ½ Pck. Backpulver Für die Füllung: 2 Pck. Vanillepuddingpulver 500 ml proteinreiche Pflanzenmilch, z. B. Sojamilch (je mehr Protein, desto fester der Basis-Pudding) 4 Becher (600 g) vegane Creme Fraiche, z. B. Creme Vega von Dr. Oetker oder Vegane Creme von Rewe 200 g Puderzucker Für den Belag: 500 g Himbeeren, TK 1 Pck. Tortenguss, rotZuerst die Füllung zubereiten: Die beiden Päckchen Vanillepuddingpulver mit 500 ml Pflanzenmilch aufkochen lassen, bis eine feste Puddingmasse entstanden ist. Vegane Creme Fraiche unterrühren und gründlich glattrühren mit dem Schneebesen oder dem Handrührgerät. Zuletzt den Puderzucker unterheben. Aus den Zutaten für den Mürbeteig schnell einen glatten, geschmeidigen Teig formen. In eine 26er Springform einen Boden mit Rand rollen oder drücken. In die Form nun die Füllung hineingießen, etwas glatt streichen. Danach die tiefgefrorenen Himbeeren darauf verteilen. Im Backofen bei 175 Grad Ober-/Unterhitze ca. 45 - 60 Minuten auf mittlerer Schiene backen. Noch heiß den vorschriftsmäßig angerührten Tortenguss auf dem gebackenen Kuchen verteilen. Etwas abkühlen lassen und in den Kühlschrank stellen. Schmeckt am besten, wenn er am Tag vor dem Verzehr gebacken wurde. (Ich mache die kleine Version in einer 17-cm-Springform mit der Hälfte der Zutaten, Backzeit bleibt allerdings gleich!) Buch Schafwolle verarbeiten von Margit Röhm, Katrin Sonnemann und Ulrike Classen-Büttner Pentavitin® - natürlich bitte nur nach Rücksprache mit eurer Hautärztin oder auf eigene Gefahr ;) Wieder bei Bohei dabei, juhu! Wo ihr uns findet Podcasting auf Deutsch Gruppe auf Ravelry, dort und auf Instagram kündigen wir auch an, wenn eine neue Folge online ist www.wollkanal.de iTunes wollkanal@podcasts.social auf Mastodon Wollkanal auf Instagram 🕵🏻‍♀️🤓 Frieda: als @craftraum auf Ravelry und Instagram und als @rhoolyarn auf Instagram Laura: als @Philaine auf Ravelry und als @spektralwolle auf Instagram

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Episode 276: Rubble, Doorway, Rubble, Doorway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 62:14

Recorded on Thursday, October 26, 2023 Book Talk starts at 27:53 Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult. Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize. Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTTING Barb Finished: Bears 288 & 189 Tracie finished: Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont in madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK, madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport Hungry Horse Hat #2 Barb continues to work on: Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton's Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway Donner by Elizabeth Doherty using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway Barb has cast on: South Shore Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway Tracie cast on: Hungry Horse Hat 3 in various acrylics Cumulus Blouse by Petite Knit in Countrywide Yarns Windsor 8-ply She continues to work on: Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin in Stitch Sisterz Laceweight Cashmere in Pine Tree and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk in blue green BOOKS Barb read: Falling by T.J. Newman - 5 stars Drowning by T.J. Newman - 4 stars You Can't Catch Me by Catherine McKenzie - 3 stars The In-Laws by Laura Wolfe - 4 stars Tracie read: Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone - 3.5 stars The Running Grave (Cormoran Strike #7) by Robert Galbraith - 5 stars Kill or Be Killed by Robert Scott - 3.5 stars Barb's recommended podcasts: Were You Raised by Wolves? Out Alive Breakdown: The Trump Indictment

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Episode 275: Of Course I Think He's a Big Jerk Now

owner coffee dame main street monmouth dillan vancil superwash

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 65:19

Recorded Friday, October 13, 2023 Book talk begins at 27:00 Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult. Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize. Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom Events Tracie and Barb will be at: The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTING Barb finished Mother Bear #288 & 289 Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color way Tracie finished: Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway Hungry Horse Hat#1 by Aimee Alexander in Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK Barb is working on: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sagebrush colorway Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton's Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway. Barb has Cast On South Shore Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway Mother Bear #290 Tracie has cast on: Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin, using Stitch Sisters Laceweight Cashmere in Pine Tree and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk in Blue Green Hungry Horse Hat #2 In Hibernation for Tracie: Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Zealana Kiwi (Merino/Brushtail Possum/Cotton Blend) in Rococco Tracie is working on: Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont in madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK, madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport BOOKS Barb read: The Mosquito by B.A. Paris - 5 stars Ascent Into Hell: Mount Everest by Fergus White - 5 stars The Couple in the Cabin byDaniel Hurst - 4 stars Tracie read: Sickened: The True Story of a Lost Childhood by Julie Gregory Kala by Colin Walsh Deadly Little Secrets: The Minister, His Mistress and a Heartless Texas Murder by Kathryn Casey

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Dame Fine Coffee Owner and CEO Dillan Vancil

Radio Monmouth

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 7:12

Vancil discusses the upgrade coming to the Monmouth community as Dame Fine Coffee acquired the former Superwash on Main Street and that a new building will be constructed.

Episode 72: How to measure your yardage/meters for your projects

Gravel Knits

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 93:08

Episode 72: How to measure your yardage/meters for your projects Episode Number: 72 Record date: 4/26/23 Publish Date: Next, Next Tuesday 5/2/23 Edited by: Caitlyn Beverages! State or Iowa Brewery Illinois! Goose Island Brewery the 312 beers 312 Lemonade Shandy 312 Wheat Ale 312 Wheat Peach Announcements and Gravel Knits Events Year Long Fiber Challenge Submission Form - New for 2023! #gkgrowmal 2023 MALs! We will continue to go head to head for the stein Stein if participate in all 4 get an entry Q1 Do something new for you - "New Year New Skills" (Jan-Mar) (april15) Q2 Expand your knowledge on a skill - "Grow Your Skills" (Apr 1-July 15) Q3 Follow a pattern from a designer you haven't tried before (July-Sept) Q4 (Oct-Dec) What's on tap (FOs) Kelsi: Sea swirl cowl?? Caitlyn: Roar, a Dinosaur Hat by Kate Oates Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® Superwash colors 1951 and 261 https://kateoatesdesign.com/tot-toppers/roar-hat Lobster Claw Bicycling Mittens by Jana Falls US 4 - 3.5 mm Knit Picks Chroma Twist Worsted Weight 28510 Sedona Instagram: janafalls Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting Kelsi: Maddy Yarn! Caitlyn: Quarter Stitch Jenn and Caitlyn Sugarplum Circus 3 skeind of dk superwash color: Deep Truth 5 different colors of fingering in Funhouse, Taurus, Aries, Sunny, and Gigawatts (Fun house is a one of a kind colorway) Gigawatts is highlghter green/yellow Maddy Yarn!!! Topic: How to measure your yardage/meterage Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits Our Website is: GravelKnits.com You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/gravelknits Kelsi Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsij Caitlyn Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd instagram: CaitlynNLloydKnitsandBikes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravelknits/support

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E6s11 - Askimjente, to fingre på rattet og superwash

Ullmaske

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 49:24

I ukas episode snakker vi mer om willowkjole og annet sommerstrikk. Linn har et stort prosjekt, og Siri skal strikke en ny kjole inspirert av en verdenskjent influencer vi ikke vet navnet på. Som alltid får du høre hva vi har strikket på den siste uka, vi har også et nytt ord som vi ikke er så begeistret for.

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Episode 245: Christmas Craziness!

Jay Towers in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 63:49 Very Popular

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 245 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures In my Travels KAL News Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Lucy the Fox Pattern: Lucy the Fox by Banga Vaicekauskienė ($3.90 crochet pattern available on Ravelry and Etsy) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in White, Black and Orange Hook: C (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Shrek Pattern: Improvised using the basic instructions from Lucy Collin's Han Solo pattern. Pattern no longer available for individual sale. You can find it in this book available from Amazon (affiliate link). Yarn: Green- Spunky Eclectic Victoria in the Ginko Colorway. Cream- Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Cloud. Brown- Cascade 220 Superwash. Hook: B (2.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page. I used the basic top down instructions from Lucy Collin's Han Solo pattern but made the face and belly bigger using increases and HDCs. Abington Hat Pattern: Abington Hat by Jennifer Lassonde ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts Yarn: fingering held double. Knit Picks Capretta in the Sagebrush Colorway & Friends in Fiber sock yarn. Needles: US 4 & US 6. Size- Medium Ravelry Project Page Sugarplum Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Sugarplum Colorway (Yarnable Subscription Box) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Belt for Mom's Wave of Change Cardigan Yarn: Battenkill Fiber Mill Yarn (from Rhinebeck 2019). No label or other details available Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Mock i-cord edging with garter stitch for the center. Small number of increases at the beginning and decreases at the end. Will have to see if we want to add some icords onto the sweater to hold the belt or not. Wave of Change Jacket Pattern: Wave of Change Jacket by Denise Bayron ($9 US knitting pattern) Yarn: Battenkill Fiber Mill Yarn (from Rhinebeck 2019). No label or other details available Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) for body. US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing. Size 3, 45” bust because it calls for 2-4 inches of positive ease. Switch to Lykke Needles for body. Thought I was using 32”. Was maybe 24. Ravelry Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Perry's Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy FX in the Cascade Colors colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Woolens and Nosh Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targee Socks- 2022 Advent Calendar Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Megg's 2nd Nanaimo Cardigan Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan by by Tara-Lynn Morrison Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Colorway: Abalone (5 skeins) Needles: US 13 - 9.0 mm, US 15 - 10.0 mm, US 19 - 15.0 mm (body) Size XS/S Ravelry Project Page From the Armchair Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Crafty Adventures Vlogmas 2022! 3rd year doing this project on my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel. You can find the playlist here. Christmas Day video still to come. In My Travels I went to Las Vegas with my parents, my brother Jeff and our friends Trish and Thayer from December 13-19th. We visited the Hoover Dam, went ziplining down Fremont Street, had a couple really swanky dinners out including one at the Paris hotel on the Vegas strip overlooking the Bellagio fountains, did a bit of gambling on the slot machines, attended a Gatsby themed wedding and my brother and I ended the trip with a heck of a Patriots/Raiders game at the new Allegiant Stadium. We visited Blind Center of Nevada. KAL News Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22 Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles. Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode Thanks to everyone who participated in our: December Hat Interception hosted by Cori Eichelberger (irocknits) & Monique Leonard (Windswept Knits). Check out irocknits patterns on Ravelry & Windswept Monique's patterns on Ravelry. Find all of the Challenge details in this Google Doc- December Hat Interception: Iroc Knits & Windswept Designs Gratitude WIP Bonus: finish up WIPs started 9/22/22 or earlier (with a finish date of 11/24-12/31/22) and you can earn some bonus points. Check out all of the details & rules in this Doc- Gratitude WIP Bonus Night Bright Challenge: ends 12/31 get your entries into the Ravelry Thread Tune in to hear if you won a participation prize for November THANK YOU to Wendy, our Umpire, and Alicia, Heather and Emily, our fabulous commissioners! Life in Focus I'm starting my year in review process. In 2020 I recorded a video about that which you can find on my YouTube Channel. Check out that video here Worksheets for Reviewing Your Year & Planning Your Year are available on my website: http://www.downcellarstudio.com/goals/ I shared an update on my 22 for 2022 list Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear the answers to these questions asked by listeners: How is your Mom doing? I'm praying for her. I want to hear about your advent knits Knitting projects What was the make you most enjoyed making? What memory makes you happiest? Your plans for 2023, how you're holding up with all that's going on in your world. New Years Cast On Plans On a Happy Note Going to see Six with my bestie, Kris. My friend Liz came over on the Thursday before Christmas to help me wrap. It was a good thing we finished because that night the power went out. Friday morning I went to the ocean to see the waves crashing in after the bombcylone blew through. Christmas Eve at my cousin Susan's- visit with Santa, cutting Mom's hair and a funny exchange where Santa thought I was the mother of one of my cousin's kids. Sleeping over Mom's on Christmas night, watching movies and playing Tock with Mom, Riley and Millie. Christmas morning snuggles with my youngest nephew, Zachary. Silly Christmas games Gail set up at my parents- Cling Wrap Game and the bows game (new to us this year). Stay tuned for the video to come soon! 2 unexpected packages- one from Woolen Women Fibers and one from Suzanne, SewRunKnit, who sent three beautiful chemo caps for Mom/donation. Quote of the Week There are years that ask questions and years that answer. –ZORA NEALE HURSTON ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/# If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes. Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Email me at downcellarstudio@gmail.com For website: Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

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The Super Wash Craziness

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 6:35

Jay got his car washed yesterday but something crazy happened while he was there. Chelsea and Allyson don't think it's a big deal but he was bothered by it all night!

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Superwash: An endless cycle of mediocrity!

Passing Energy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 23:20

Hey, Guys/Gals I'm here with another podcast discussing Election Day which is today. I feel our country being relatively young is inclined to make a lot of mistakes, but it's time for us to catch up with the rest of the world. We need a fresh start! Did you guys vote? The process was hectic at first, but it went smoothly. Share your voting experience down in the comment section and if you didn't vote if you feel safe share your thought on why as well. Anyway, let get into today's episode. Well you know I have a mouth full. Lol Check the youtube Passing Energy for a portion of the podcast and search it up on all podcast streaming services for the rest! Let's Chat! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Episode 51: Roadblocks

The 42nd Stitch Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 62:23

Current Productions (1:45) Progress on the Granny Square Couch Blanket Progress on the Herbivore Shawl First sleeve on the Paloma Pullover is done, wound up throwing caution to the wind and decreasing from the elbow at the rate of two stitches every four rows and LOVE how the revised sleeve turned out. Will repeat for the second sleeve. Finished my Hearthstone Pullover. Need to wash and block, it looks a little big now but hopefully washing and blocking will help it look more Kevin sized. Mention of Victorian Farm and Victorian House of Arts and Crafts Mention of Removeable Stitch Markers for Increases/Decreases My Strongest Suit (14:09) Tectonic Sweater Aumangea Pullover Musselburgh Hat Lord Ellesmere Stole Various Handknit socks Mention of David the Gnome Youtube Link to title sequence Events (17:33) October Playlist: Spooky Broadway Hell Dream Kevin's Profile link for Spotify! Indie Untangled October 15, 2021 Rhinebeck 2021 October 16-17, 2021 SVGMC Winter Concert: Homecoming December 10, 11, 12, 2021 Tickets now on sale! Stitches West 2022 in Sacramento, CA March 3-6, 2022 Hey Look Me Over (19:02) Sunnyvale Community Players production of West Side Story Wikipedia page for West Side Story Mention of Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night Link to California Digital Proof of Vaccination Correction: recordings from the revival production of West Side Story are from the 2009 Revival Cast recording Sextet from Marriage of Figaro Wikipedia page for America from West Side Story (includes links to information on hemiolas and habanera tempo) Youtube link of America from the 1980 revival of West Side Story Little Known Facts (53:34) Not all superwash yarns are created equally Superwash episode of the Make Good Podcast It's De-Lovely (56:06) Mom's visit round-up. Mention of the Rosicrucian Museum Mention of the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

Episode 45: Superwash

make good: a knitting podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 44:14 Very Popular

A helpful YouTube video about the GOTS-certified organic process (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMmLCPuerQg) Non-toxic EXP finishing diagram (https://www.schoeller-wool.com/35588/Products/Industrial-yarns/EXP/index_group.aspx) What's on our needles this week: Cladonia (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cladonia-3) designed by Catherine Clarke Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap Check out the details here (https://scratch-makerspace.myshopify.com/admin/articles/557373423787) Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out (https://www.patreon.com/makegoodpod)!

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Episode 202: Books, Birthdays & Prizes Galore!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 61:28

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 202 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes including photos check out my website. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Mom’s Rhinebeck Birthday Headband Yarn: Mom bought a sweater quantity at Rhinebeck 2019 from Battenkill Fiber Mill in NY. Had more than 1 full skein of the 9 she purchased leftover. Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Pattern: None Vampire Vibes Socks (Ravelry Link) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Vampires Vibes colorway. Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Sock (heels) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Jeff’s Ice Time Hat Pattern: Ice Time Hat by Jennifer Lassonde Ravelry Project Page Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (charcoal) & Leading Men Fiber Arts Dramaturg in the Sandcastle Colorway (tan). Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Crochet Heart Garlands Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarahndipities Designs (free crochet pattern) Hooks: Various sizes My Ravelry Project Page– blue version Yarn: Acrylic Worsted Weight yarn from stash (for hearts), wool fingering weight scraps (for garland). 3 more Garlands in red, white and silver Project Pages, One, Two and Three Fun with sparkle yarn White: Lion Brand Wool Ease- 301- White Multi Big Twist from Joann’s (Holiday- Red & Twinkle- Gray/Silver) Hattie’s Little Unicorn Pattern: Little Unicorn by Valto Ekaterina ($3.60 Etsy) Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: White- worsted acrylic from stash. Colors from Knit Picks Brava Minis Ravelry Project Page Pattern calls for attaching limbs as you go. Felt more fiddly than it was worth so I skipped that and sewed them on after. Pattern calls for tying in yarn for hair. I used crochet chains instead. 3-Ply Shetland 100% undyed Shetland 100 grams, Finished yarn: 98g. 256 yards- sport weight 3 ply. Ravelry Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Ursa Ravelry Project Page. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BostonJen/ursa Pattern: Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak Needle: US 11 (8.0 mm) Yarn: Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky in the Juju Fruit Colorway Finished the first sleeve! Super Bulky Chevron Blanket Pattern: Chevron Scrap Blanket by Maria’s Blue Crayon Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in various colors Hook: 12 mm Ravelry Project Page Direct Link to Pattern on Designer’s website Wound Up Fiber Arts 3 Ply Spin Fiber: Wound Up Fiber Arts Corriedale, 100 grams. Colorway 1: Prim (finished 1/12). Colorway 2: Fall Vibes (finished 2/2). Colorway 3: Honey Piet Ravelry Project Page Laura’s Cameo Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy FX Yarn in the Cameo Colors Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Link Dan’s New Year’s Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Goosey Fibers Squish DK Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Whale Song Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Whale Song Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Ravelry Project Page Link From the Armchair I’ve recently read & enjoyed: I Found You by Lisa Jewell. Amazon Affiliate Link The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber- Amazon Affiliate Link The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian- Amazon Affiliate Link Started watching HBO Max show. Very different but still really enjoyable. My 12 year old niece, Riley is reading Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer, so I got the audiobook from the library. Amazon Affiliate Link. Crafty Adventures I’ve been enjoying drawing and cooling and pasting things into a little notebook. It’s along the ideas of a Commonplace book (click here for a blog post about this type of notebook). 2nd Crafty Chat Video with Riley. Check it out the video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel. Check out the Pinterest challenge at the end of the video. Valentine Baskets- Delighted in putting together Valentine’s surprise baskets for my family. Included in them were the handmade garlands, books, mugs, candy, edible treats. baskets and some other goodies bought second hand. Plus some paper punch hearts they can staple together to make a garland- or use in another crafty project. I made two batches of Banana Ice Cream for Mom & Jeff, my brother. This is the recipe I use. KAL News Pigskin Party ’20 The Pigskin Party has officially wrapped up. Check out the End Zone Dance– come celebrate each other’s finished projects. Tune in to hear the January/February Participation Winners, the January Stash Hat Interception Winner and the 14 Grand Prize Winners! Events Vogue Knitting is continuing their virtual classes. The next round is March 18-21. Check their website for more details about upcoming events. Life in Focus Word of the Year: Delight I bought some stickers that say “DELIGHT” and I added a delight quote to the canvas I painted for the Pinterest Challenge. I checked in on my 3 primary goals for 2021: 3 strength/circuit/barre/yoga workouts per week (tracked in Fitbit app)– I’m easily meeting and exceeding this now that I’ve been doing 30 Day Breath Series on the Yoga with Adriene YouTube channel. 8 designs published 1 down 7 to go (1 through tech editing, and 2 other samples knit) Make & assess goals every month in 2021 Did my January assessment! Didn’t take long because I have been doing weekly assessments too. Tune in to hear some 21 for 2021 List Updates On a Happy Note On Hattie’s Birthday, I stopped by to give her her gift. She was delighted with her unicorn. Check out my Instagram feed for the video. Mom’s Birthday- Zoom Call. We made a Birthday Video for Mom using Vidday. It allows you to send out a link and folks can upload their videos. You can arrange them, pick music etc. Then they process it all for you. $24 for 10-20 minute video. Worth it for the ease of use. SNOW. So much snow. I was able to see my Aunt Florence during her chemo treatment. I showed her video on how to make pompoms using cardboard circles & helped her purchase Knit Picks Bulky yarn for her to make some new hats. Getting my 2nd Covid Vaccine. Quote of the Week When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. -Khalil Gibran Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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Cinderella Dress - Episode 576 - The Knitmore Girls

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 51:08

Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels. On the Needles:(0:41) Gigi finished the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan Jasmin is almost at the armholes on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus. Gigi likes her Ott-lite, and Jasmin likes her fancy Ott-lite. Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion She is having a hard time getting used to technology Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi finished Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex She found some Hue Loco sock yarn Jasmin has her Musselburgh hat in her purse. Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. Jasmin is enthusing about black yarn with a rainbow (Veronica from Onyx Fiber Arts) and she mentioned the Classic Cozy Raglan Gigi is knitting preemie hats again Gigi cast on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale smoky grey. Jasmin has finished both sleeves and is nearly finished with the body of her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer Gigi set up a preemie hat kit. She knitted one, it needs a pompom. In Stitches (21:25) Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . #MeMadeMay is coming up; Gigi wore an old nightgown she sewed. Events(25:09) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Virtual Vogue Knitting Live Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen Fiberworld 2020 Mother Knows Best:(27:41) Treat yourself. Something small. A good smell, a favorite meal. We mention Dr Gemma's Daily tips. Please share the small things you are doing, and your small treats in this weeks thread. When Knitting Attacks: (35:43) Gigi ripped back the Ochre cardigan again. Gigi started the Pointed Firs, she loves the yarn, the light color does show the pattern. She needed to start it three more times anyway Knits in Space:(40:21) Some Good News! A great way to start your day. And Sew On:(43:04) Gigi is almost finished with two half-lined nightshirt, she did the coverstitching; She told the saga of the box of presser feet. But she found two stippled pieces for sofa cushions, and is planning a quartet of quilts

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Bag of Holding - Episode 575 - The Knitmore Girls

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 56:45

This episode is sponsored by: Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels. On the Needles:(0:37) Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan. Only about 50 shawl stitches left. She needs to pay attention and count. Our book, Operation Sock Drawer is scheduled to be published at the end of September! Jasmin is roughly a handspan into her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus. One tentacle is done. This is weekend knitting. Jasmin finished her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower. Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi is finishing another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex. She needs to bind off the toe. She is not totally out of sock yarn, she bought some Hue Loco at Stitches. Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. Jasmin is nearly at the armholes of her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum Gigi finished a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue. It needs blocking Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, super wash merino rayon bamboo in a denim color with Knitcompanion She is having a hard time getting used to technology Gigi finished a bright blue Malabrigo cowl In Stitches (27:04) Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . #MeMadeMay is coming up; Gigi wore a me-made nightgown Events(31:11) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Virtual Vogue Knitting Live Mother Knows Best:(33:32) Grant a wish (Positive Discipline) When Knitting Attacks: (38:18) Gigi was attacked by her Ochre cardigan, fade cowl, and Pointed Firs. Knits in Space:(44:00) Jasmin baked cookies with Lady Dye Diane live, seamed Quadrat with friends on zoom. And Sew On:(47:36) Gigi is almost finished with two half-lined nightshirt, it needs coverstitching; She cut the third one Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class. Gigi dug out the pattern of the A-line skirt from the Beginning Clothing Construction class. She is planning to make four more with stashed fabric. She is working on a lovely black on black, discrete leopard print. Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events The Cover stitch machine is set up.

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Normal is Relative - Episode 574 - The Knitmore Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 70:20

This week's episode is sponsored by: Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels. Are you still sipping coffee out of that Denny’s cup you stole in college? It’s time to get mugged with Pawley Studios! Find the perfect mug to keep your beverage warm while binge-watching Netflix or for that 20 oz. “one” glass of wine. We don’t judge. Get your own nerdy, funny or punny mug with our over 400 phrases and logos, or you can customize our handmade ceramics for your home or business. Let Pawley Studios help you find your new favorite mug today. Find us at Pawleystudios.com/knitmoregirls On the Needles:(0:39) Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan.The right angle eats up 4 shawl stitches per repeat. She needs to pay attention and count. Our book, Operation Sock Drawer is scheduled to be published at the end of September! Jasmin swatched and cast on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. Ready for colorwork. #projectsweaterchest Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion She is having a hard time getting used to technology Jasmin is about to finish her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower. Gigi is working on another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex. Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. Jasmin mentions Canon Hand dyes does fraternal sockyarn; Jasmin mentions the knitty's Helix socks Knitting at Jasmin’s house 12:12 DEAD AIR Gigi finished a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue. It needs blocking Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum Jasmin started her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer Gigi is working on Clockwork Jasmin is knitting on Bleideag by Ysolda Teague in Westwool Bicycle. Gigi finished a bright blue Malabrigo cowl In Stitches (20:49) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . Me Made May is coming up Gigi wore the A line skirt from her beginning sewing class and a nightgown, and Jasmin wore a flared skirt that Gigi made, paired with a top out of ribbon from Tess yarns Events(24:56) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool Virtual Vogue Knitting Live Mother Knows Best:(26:15) You are the boss of you Dr Gemma has strategies and coping skills Jasmin recommended The Perfect Scoop (ice cream recipe book) When Knitting Attacks: (30:40) Gigi worked on the French Can-can while watching tv Gigi's fade cowl gave her a hard time, so she ripped it back. The yarn needs stockinette stitch to shine. Gigi started the Pointed Firs, she loves the yarn, the dark color doesn’t show the pattern at all. Jasmin worked on the Quadrat pullover, but did the cuff in needles that were too big Straw into Gold:(34:39) Jasmin spins with Sasha from Sheepspot, roving from Morro Fleece works for a Cozy Classic Raglan Happy Podcastiversary! Knits in Space:(43:06) Gigi enjoyed her zoom knitting group Gigi watches YouTube videos. She liked He Sewed She Sewed Jasmin and the kids took goodies to the teachers and doorbell ditched them. Review:(46:54) Harry Potter Knits And Sew On:(1:05:45) Gigi is almost finished with a the half-lined nightshirt, it needs coverstitching She cut the next one in a blue and cream fabric with a paisley print. Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class. Gigi dug out the pattern of the A line skirt from the Beginning Clothing Construction class. She is planning to make four with stashed fabric. She is working on a lovely black on black, discreet leopard print.

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Gentle with your Baking - Episode 573 - The Knitmore Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 56:23

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. Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels. Are you still sipping coffee out of that Denny’s cup you stole in college? It’s time to get mugged with Pawley Studios! Find the perfect mug to keep your beverage warm while binge-watching Netflix or for that 20 oz. “one” glass of wine. We don’t judge. Get your own nerdy, funny or punny mug with our over 400 phrases and logos, or you can customize our handmade ceramics for your home or business. Let Pawley Studios help you find your new favorite mug today. Find us at Pawleystudios.com/knitmoregirls We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com On the Needles:(0:39) Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan.The right angle eats up 4 shawl stitches per repeat. Jasmin swatched and cast on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss” #projectsweaterchest Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion Jasmin is on the second sleeve of her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower. Gigi mentions Boston Jen's Dishcloth/ Goodreader tutorial Gigi finished another pair of the Vanilla is the New Black socks, out of Patons Kroy yarn with pretty pale green stripes. Gigi is working on another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex. Gigi is working on a fade cowl . Jasmin cast on a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi swatched and cast on for Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. She came up with an idea how not to have bunching with slipped stitches Jasmin has made some progress on her CardiZen by Denise Bayron in Onyx Fiber Arts Bulky in the “Pepper” colorway. Gigi is working on a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue. Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class. In Stitches (23:35) Jasmin has been wearing a different handknit sweater each day, and featuring them on Instagram under the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag Gigi: sleeping hat, loudest color socks Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover Anna sweater Events(25:11) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool Mother Knows Best:(27:23) Be kind to yourself! Be gentle with your body. When Knitting Attacks: (31:43) Gigi worked on the French Can-can while zooming with friends. Gigi's fade cowl gave her a hard time. Knits in Space:(36:13) Jasmin baked scones with Lady Dye Diane on IG live. Cream Scones from the Joy of Cooking And Sew On:(42:53) Gigi is working on an old UFO, a white on black toile print, a flared skirt with lining. Done Jasmin finished installing a dual separating zipper on her Carli cardigan. Tutorial in highlights on instagram and in the Mariah project page. Gigi finally found the Carli cardigan and the zipper. She put it on the dress form and pinned the zipper in place, and then decided to machine sew Jasmin did her first bit of visible mending on a comforter, and sewed her Sterling labels into some of her finished knits. Gigi started sewing half-lined nightshirts

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Placidough Doughmingo - Episode 572 - The Knitmore Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 49:25

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

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The Princess and the Purl Stitch - Episode 570 - The Knitmore Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 56:14

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

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Flexible and Resilient - Episode 569 - The Knitmore Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 57:28

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

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Ach Du Lieber!- Episode 568 - The Knitmore Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 50:25

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

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My Preciousssss - Episode 567 - The Knitmore Girls

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 48:05

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

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Ep 128: A Sweater Quantity of Dishtowels

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 57:25

Knitting, crochet and weaving are all in full swing! Also a frenzy of casting on for a trip to Iceland. 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. Kelly’s Projects I’m close to finishing the crocheted sweater! It’s the Habitat Cardigan, crochet cardigan by Jess Coppom. I’m making it with the Lion Brand Heartland that is called for in the pattern. The sleeves are on the hook right now and it should be done by the end of the weekend. I’m still hooking along on the Dew Drop Shawl crochet shawl by Silke Terhorst. My project is using a gradient handspun that I made from a Loop Bump in teal, purple, and gray. Once the sweater is finished I’ll work on this more and get it finished. Stashbuster Weaving. Warp problems are fixed! Crowd-sourcing works! Several listeners helped with this problem. The bottom line is that when warping multiple threads at the same time I need to make sure they don’t twist as I put them on the warping board. Winding onto a warping reel rather than a warping board can somewhat alleviate this problem, it seems. That would explain why the warping process in the video didn’t talk about this potential problem. I could also use a warping paddle as another potential solution. Or I could go back to warping with one or two threads at a time instead of 4. I finished my Christmas cast-on of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. It was from a fun kit that my mom found at her Joann store. The pattern is by Ann Franklin. Never Have I Ever Socks--Fix or Nix project: I have resurrected and fixed these instead of nixed. I am knitting them in tandem on dpns and making them longs socks using a larger stitch count to fit on my calves. So far I am really enjoying them. The double sock blank gradient from Invictus Yarns was too beautiful to nix and destash. Marsha’s Projects I finished Shared Rib by Anne Hanson as a cowl and love it! The yarn, Old Maiden Aunt fingering in the colorway Crimson Lips, is wonderfully soft. I finished the first sock of my John O Groats Socks and have knit about 2” on the second sock. I’m using Yarns From the Plains fingering weight in the colorway Cumbrian View. I bought the yarn from the dyer at the Caithness Craft Retreat in May. The pattern I’m using is the sock recipe from Nancy Lindberg, NL7 Knit to Fit Socks. I’m getting ready for my Iceland trip from January 17 to February 3. I’m still mulling over what clothes to bring, but I have my projects ready to go! I’ll be bringing a sweater called Seven Sisters by Sarah Pope using Dovestone Baa Ram Ewe from my stash. Pattern starts with a tubular cast on and is straight stockinette until I stop, knit the sleeves and join them to body and begin the yoke pattern. Should be good airplane and talking knitting. Also bringing a shawl, Dusk Into Twilight, by Rosemary (Romi) Hill. I’m using our Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Replenish Rambouillet in fingering weight. It's a three color shawl and I'll use Falling Leaves (multi), Bourbon and Suede (Rust), and Aquamarine (aqua). I think the pattern will also be good for knitting and talking. Because I was in the mood to cast on a sweater and use my stash, I cast on a second sweater called Isle au Haut Pullover by Beatrice Perron Dahlen. The stash yarn I’m using is Columbia from Imperial Yarns. It will be an unusual project for me: an aran weight pullover with a high collar. Daphne’s Skull designed by Ellen Sibelius of Wooly Wonders hasn’t been worked on at all since we last recorded. I thought I would set a goal to finish it by Stitches West the end of February. But that’s unrealistic since I will be in Iceland. I will be lucky to get it done in time for the NoCKRs retreat. If I do, I can bring it to Kelly’s and use her washer to felt it. Giveaway Winners! Fix It or Nix It Winner won a pattern of her choice up to $12.00 Quarterly Patreon Drawing winner won yarn from Quintessential Knits: Intrepid Otter northwest dyer, Superwash merino sock yarn. Green with navy speckles. Colorway “12” referring to the Seattle Seahawks football team. Thank you to patrons who supported us in 2019. Thanks also to the newest patrons Nathalie and Martha. To support us on Patreon go to patreon.com/twoewes. There are threads in the Ravelry discussion board if you have questions that you would like us to answer. Also, we are soliciting ideas for the kind of contests and “Alongs” that you would like to see in 2020. Events Winter Weave Along--Started October 15 in the Two Ewes Ravelry Group. This weave along goes until the end of March so you have plenty of time for weaving projects. Iceland January 17-February 3 Marsha and her friend Kim will be travelling to Iceland with Janine Bajus, who will be replacing Cat Bordhi as our guide and teacher on this trip. Stitches West is February 20-23 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. There is a podcaster meetup hosted by Yarniacs and 2 Knit Lit Chicks on Saturday the 22nd in the lobby bar area of the Hyatt (connected to the Convention Center).

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Episode 195: If This Is Your Jam

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 68:52

Recorded on December 21, 2019 Book talk begins at 35:50 Our annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing! It runs September 15 until January 15 wo we're getting very close to the finish line. Post your completed sweaters in the FO thread to be eligible for one of our very excellent prizes. Our next KAL will be a Poncho Knit Along! Start thinking about what you want to knit or crochet now. We have a Poncho Bundle already! Dates to be announced later. Knitting Barb has finished: 1. 4 Never Not Gnoming Gnomes by Sarah Schira using fingering scraps 2. Mother Bears #188m #189 & #190 3. Jayla's Black Cherry Be Kind Hat by Megan Williams using Berocco Vintage Worsted in the Black Cherry color way 4. December DVD Frankensocks - YAY! Barb finished all 12 months of The Fifth Annual Desert Vista Dyeworks Monthly Sock Club!! Tracie has finished: 1. One Festive Skein by Fredi Baker, using Fiber Lady Midori in the New Southwest colorway 2. Seed Stitch scarf in Tess Designer yarns Superwash merino Worsted in tonal charcoal grey 3. Rain Down Hat by Robyn Devine in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted. 4. Chld's Chevron Beanie by Lammie Knits 5. Tracie's Kaiya Mei #2 by Jamie Hoffman 6. Tracie's 7 Tiny Sweaters by Malia Mae, using DK yarn scraps Barb contines to work on: 1. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway 2. Trail Hoodie by Marly Bird, using Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp color way 3. The Great British Baking Shawl MKAL by Lyricalknits using Duren Dyeworks My Precious Fingering in the Fern colorway, Bella Hand Dyed Yarn Mendocino in the Imperial colorway, Auraucania Ranco Solid fingering in the 124Red colorway, and Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway And has cast on: 1. Bankhead Hat #9 by Susie Gorlay using Berocco Vintage in the Caribbean Sea colorway Tracie has continues to work on: 1. Plaidaptation by Aunt Ninny in Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash and Malabrigos Rios Tracie has frogged: 1. My Oasis by Ririko in UnDead Yarn Vamphyri in Tracie’s Cakeride, Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock and Western Sky Knits Willow Superwash Sport And has cast on: 1. Bellefluer Cardigan in Mdelinetosh Silk/Merino in the Mill Pond color way 2. Rikke Hat by Sarah Young 3. Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply in the Rum Paradise colorway BOOKS Barb has finished: 1. The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery - Barb says "thumbs up" if you're a real history buff, or are very curious about American Slavery 2. Just Between Us by Rebecca Drake - thumbs up 3. Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime and Obsession by Rachel Drake Tracie has finished and recommends: 1. Sports Fans Aren't All Crazy: Lessons From Forty Years of Sports Madness by Ryan Bezerra 2. Early Graves by Thomas H. Cooke 3. The Day that Never Comes (The Dublin Trilogy #2) by Caimh McDonall 4. Colors of All the Cattle (No.1 Ladies Detective Agency #19) by Alexander McCall 5. Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Tracie and Barb both finished and talked about: Buried Deep by Margot Hunt - thumbs up

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Ardilanak. El Podcast. Capítulo 21

Ardilanak

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 81:02

El de las Leyes suntuarias, la deontología, OekoTex, Superwash, el Shocking Pink y cierto Rey que se paseaba desnudo.

Episode 194: Stay Away from the Fetes in Small English Villages

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 56:19

Recorded on November 28, 2019 Book Talks starts at 27:24 Our annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing! It runs September 15 all the way to January 15 to give you plenty of time to finish a garment. Join the Chatter Thread, and check out our sweater bundles. Challenge yourself! Knitting Barb has finished: 4 Never Not Gnoming Gnomes by Sarah Schira using fingering scraps Mother Bear #187 Be Kind Hat #2 by Megan Williams using Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Madrigal color way Be Kind Hat #3 by Megan Williams using Berocco Vintage Worsted in the Black Cherry color way Fair Isle Multidirectional Scarf by Karen Baumer using Euro Baby Fair Isle in the Atlantis color way November DVD Socks in DVD Viso in the A Very Gradient Speckled Christmas Tracie has finished: Bulky Neck Down Pullover for Men by Knitting Pure and Simple in Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky in Classic Navy Barb contines to work on: Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway Trail Hoodie by Marly Bird, using Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp color way The Great British Baking Shawl MKAL by Lyricalknits using Duren Dyeworks My Precious Fingering in the Fern colorway, Bella Hand Dyed Yarn Mendocino in the Imperial colorway, Auraucania Ranco Solid fingering in the 124Red colorway, and Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway And has cast on: Bankhead Hat #8 by Susie Gorlay using Berocco Vintage in the Caribbean Sea colorway Elizabeth Doherty’s Crochet Provisional Cast-on Tutorial Video Tracie has cast on: Plaidaptation by Aunt Ninny in Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash and Malabrigos Rios My Oasis by Ririko in UnDead Yarn Vamphyri in Tracie’s Cakeride, Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock and Western Sky Knits Willow Superwash Sport And continues to work on: One Festive Skein by Fredi Baker, using Fiber Lady Midori in the New Southwest colorway Seed Stitch scarf in Tess Designer yarns Superwash merino Worsted in tonal charcoal grey BOOKS Barb has finished: A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton - thumbs down A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay - thumbs up Tracie has finished Clover Blue by Eldonna Edwards - thumbs up In Plain Sight: The Kaufman County Prosecutor Murders by Kathryn Casey - thumbs up Tracie talked about Sports Fans Aren't All Crazy: Lessons From Forty Years Of Sports Madness by Ryan Bezerra

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Episode 193: A Podcast of Many Tangents

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 78:07

Recorded on November 15, 2019 Book Talk begins at 45:00 It's time for our annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL! It is running September 15 all the way to January 15 to give you plenty of time to finish a garment. Join the Chatter Thread, and check out our sweater bundles. Challenge yourself! Barb had information about knitting or crocheting Knitted Knockers: 1. You must use the current patterns that are on the Knitted Knockers Website. Please do not use the old patterns that had the opening on the side! The opening should be in the back. 2. Do not "cinch" or pull the knocker "closed" at the end. The opening must remain open so the recipient can add or take out the polypill to fit properly. 3. Please stuff with poly fill only! Do not use yarn scraps, or quilt batting, etc. 4. Please do not overstuff the knocker. KNITTING Barb has finished: 1. Multidirectional Scarf #5 by Karen Baumer, using Caron Cake in the Faerie Cakes Colorway 2. 3 Never Not Gnoming Gnomes by Sarah Schira using fingering scraps 3. Barb's Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Shira using Plymouth Galway Dark Coral Rose 4. October Cheeky Cables Socks (pattern by Mary Lukas) using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the Donkeys and Elephants color way 5. Mother Bears #185 & #186 Tracie has finished 1. Tutti Frutti by Miriam Pike in Rising Moon Farm in the Irish Splash colorway 2. Keepsies by Hunter Hammersen in Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Locura Fluo 3. Gridlines by Susanne Sommer in Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist in the Caribbean colorway 4. Tracie's Heading North Hat by Rebecca Shepler 5. Tracie's Kaiya Mei hat by Jamie Hoffman 6. Tracie's Love the Winter hat by Emily Dormier Barb contines to work on: 1. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway 2. Trail Hoodie by Marly Bird, using Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp color way Barb has cast on: 1. November Speckled Gradient Desert Vista Dyeworks socks, using Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the It's a Very Speckled Gradient Christmas colorway 2. The Great British Baking Shawl MKAL by Lyricalknits using Duren Dyeworks My Precious Fingering in the Fern colorway, Bella Hand Dyed Yarn Mendocino in the Imperial colorway, Auraucania Ramco Solide fingering in the 124Red colorway, and Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway. 3. Declan's Hat#2 by Samantha Kirby, using Paton's Classic Wool in a denim colorway. Tracie continues to work on: 1. Bulky Top Down Pullover for Men by Knitting Pure and Simple 2. One Festive Skein by Fredi Baker, using Fiber Lady Midori in the New Southwest colorway And has Cast On: Seed Stitch scarf in Tess Designer yarns Superwash merino Worsted in tonal charcoal grey Tracie has put Into Hibernation: ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm, using Louisa Harding Amitola in the Hook and the Dawn colorways BOOKS Barb finished: 1. The Guest Book by Sarah Blake - thumbs up 2. The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty - thumbs up 3. Boar Island (Anna Pigeon #19) by Nevada Barr - thumbs up 4. The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey by James Lecesne - thumbs up 5. You Can Thank Me Later by Kelly Harms - thumbs up Tracie finished: 1. A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay - thumbs up 2. Razor Girl by Carl Hiaasen - thumbs up 3. The House on Cold Hill by Peter James - thumbs up

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004 Superwash

Faserplauderei

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 45:36

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Tone Skårdal Tobiasson om ull, bærekraft og super-wash garn

Tråd

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 50:29

I denne episoden får du høre hvordan Tone hoppet av som redaktør for et glossy motemagasin og begynte å jobbe med bærekraftsspørsmål i stedet. Tone forteller om arbeidet med forskningsprosjektet KRUS og hvordan ull fra gamle norske saueraser har snudd fra å være nærmest et avfallsprodukt til å bli en kvalitetsvare. Vi snakker om utfordringene i motebransjen, sirkulær økonomi, mikroplast og super-wash garn.Tone har et smittende engasjement og enormt mye kunnskap. Hun har lang erfaring fra mote- og tekstilbransjen, som journalist, forfatter og foredragsholder. Hun står bak initiativet NICE, Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical, og hun har jobbet mye sammen med Ingun Grimstad Klepp, seniorforsker ved Forbruksforskningsinstituttet SIFO ved OsloMet. Sammen har de skrevet flere bøker om ull, lokal tekstilindustri og strikkehistorie.

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Episode 212 | Superwash Wool Part 2 w/ Cliff Cox

YarnStories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 21:29

Cliff Cox is the Plant Manager at Chargeurs, a multi-national company with a plant in South Carolina that produces superwash and non-superwash wool sliver (combed and carded top). In this two-part series we will use the conversation with Cliff to dive into the deep mysteries of Superwash Wool and the ways it is made. Interview … Continue reading Episode 212 | Superwash Wool Part 2 w/ Cliff Cox

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Episode 211 | Superwash Wool Part 1 w/ Cliff Cox

YarnStories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 26:40

Cliff Cox is the Plant Manager at Chargeurs, a multi-national company with a plant in South Carolina that produces superwash and non-superwash wool sliver (combed and carded top). In this two-part series we will use the conversation with Cliff to dive into the deep mysteries of Superwash Wool and the ways it is made. Interview … Continue reading Episode 211 | Superwash Wool Part 1 w/ Cliff Cox

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Episode 172: There Is Not Episode 171

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2018 82:32

Recorded on December 10, 2018 Book talk starts at 34:03 There is no Episode 171! We recorded it twice...both times with technical difficulties. We took it as a sign that the universe doesn't want us to put out an Episode 171. Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing. Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread. Our very lively Chatter thread is here. And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here! Barb and Tracie discussed the book, The Shawl Society Season 1 by Helen Stewart. It is a beautiful book. You can win an autographed copy of this book by going to our Ravelry group and entering the contest. KNITTING Barb finished: 1. Here We Gnome Again, worsted weight Gnomes with cabled details) by Sarah Schira, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in a raspberry color way 2. Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in the Cirrus Gray color way 3. Barb's Giants' Rib-A-Roni hat by Jane Tanner, using Cloudborn Fibers Sprightly Acrylic Worsted 4. Added Elegance #2 Socks for Ann - using Pairfect Regia Arne & Carlos Design Line in the Star Night color way 5. Thank You Sarah socks by Heidi Nick, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstealer( MCN) in the London Fog colorway. Barb's Here We Gnome Again gnomes! Tracie finished: 1. Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk LF in cornflower blue 2. Galactic Hat by Julianna Puccini in the newborn size 3. Never Not Gnoming gnome by Sarah Schira 4. 2nd Katia Cat Scarf in Katia Cat Scarf 5. Shining Star Cowl by Allison Isaacs, using Katia Air Lux in the #69 colorway, and Universal Yarn Universe in the Bronze colorway 6. Galactic Hat #4 in Knitting Fever Painted Mist 7. Maine Baby Hat by Fiber of Maine, using Plymouth Rainbow Toybox Tracie made this Never Not Gnoming gnome for Ryan, representing one of his favorite LA Dodger players. Barb continues to work on: 1. Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist 2. Big Sister cardigan by Hinterm Stein, using Cascade Pacific in the Dark Blue colorway Elizabeth Doherty's Provisional Cast-On Video Barb cast on: 1. Rose City Rollers socks by Mara Catherine Bryner, using Loopy Legends in the Leah's Hot Stuff colorway 2. The Done by Halloween Harry Potter House Scarf by Abby Tohline using 2 colors of Cloudborn Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in a Black color way and a dark orange colorway. 3. Frost at Midnight cowl by Helen Stewart, using Misti Alpaca Chunky in the Pewter colorway Tracie continues to work on: 1. Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns 3. Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 Tracie has cast-on: 1. Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, using Fiberspates Scrumptious 4-ply Sport in the Amethyst colorway 2. Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Elemental Effects Cormo Sport in the Cypress colorway BOOKS Barb finished: 1. Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult 2. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 3. The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Stephen Finkel 4. All Happy Families by Jeanne McCullough Tracie finished: 1. In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume 2. The Rabbi and the Hitman by Arthur J. Majida 3. You'll Never Know, Dear by Hattie Ephron 4. Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike #3) by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) Barb is reading 1. Ohio by Stephen Markley 2. Pretty Girls Dancing by Kylie Brandt Tracie is reading: 1. The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer 2. Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters Podcasts mentioned on Barb's Thumbs Up: 1. The Dream 2. Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football 3. Unerased In Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down, Tracie talked about her very special Christmas Light Affixing Gadget that she invented:

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Episode 17o: Tracie Gives Barb her Marching Orders!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 62:10

Recorded on November 22, 2018 Book Talk Starts at 29:30 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing. Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread. Our very lively Chatter thread is here. And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here! New bundle - bulky/chunky hats! We also have a bundle for Quick/Easy gift patterns. Northern California Knitting Retreat: the deadline for registrations (for both returning and hopeful newbies) is November 30 KNITTING Barb finished: Here We Gnome Again, worsted weight Gnomes with cabled details) by Sarah Schira, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in a teal color way Hopcott Cowl by Chrissy Graham (test knit) using Knitting Rose Merry Blossom (single ply worsted weight) in the That’s Why They Call it the Blues color way Tracie finished: Golden Gate Bridge Hat by in Sophie Kurnik in Plymouth Encore Barb continues to work on: Thank You Sarah socks by Heidi Nick, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstealer( MCN) in the London Fog colorway. Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist Added Elegance #2 Socks for Ann - using Pairfect Regia Arne & Carlos Design Line in the Star Night color way Barb cast on: Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in the Cirrus Gray color way Another Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Schira, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in a Raspberry color way. Tracie continues to work on: Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk LF in cornflower blue 2nd Katia Cat Scarf in Katia Cat Scarf Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 BOOKS Tracie finished: Youth in Revolt by C.D. Payne Close to Home by Cara Hunter Barb is reading Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield Tracie is reading: In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

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Episode 169: A Second-Tier Women's College

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 77:23

Recorded on November 14, 2018 Book Talk starts at 40:02 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing. Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread. Our very lively Chatter thread is here. And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here! New bundle - bulky/chunky hats! We also have a bundle for Quick/Easy gift patterns. Northern California Knitting Retreat: the deadline for registrations (for both returning and hopeful newbies) is November 30 One Perfect Skein by Fredi Baker - We are giving away 3 copies, and will draw for winners at the end of this episode KNITTING Barb finished: 4 Never Not Gnoming gnomes by Sarah Schira (who is Imagined Landscapes on Rav and has a podcast. I also bought her other gnome pattern - Here We Gnome Again, worsted weight Gnomes with cabled details) Mother Bear #149 2 Knitted Knockers Will’s Christmas Socks 2018 Archer by Elizabeth Doherty, using Forbidden Woolery Fortitude in the Pixie Hollow colorway, and The Farmer’s Daughter Squish Fingering in the Are You Sure Hank done it That Way? colorway. Gather hat by tincanknits using Duren Dyeworks Joy DK in the Stone Washed color way. Tracie finished: Rikke Hat by Sarah Young in Knitting Fever Painted Mist in Venice Carnival 1st Katia Cat Scarf in Katia Cat Scarf Zephyr by Celia McAdams Cahill in Cascade Hollywood in the Walnut colorway Galactic Hat by Julianna Puccini - a newborn size and an adult size in blue and charcoal gray for BIL and expected baby boy Never Not Gnoming by Sarah Schira in blue and yellow Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Schira in Debbie Bliss Andes (baby alpaca/mulberry silk) in 37009 colorway (sage green) and Cascade 220 Sport Barb continues to work on: Thank You Sarah socks by Heidi Nick, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstealer( MCN) in the London Fog colorway. Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist Barb has cast on: Added Elegance #2 Socks for Ann - using Pairfect Regia Arne & Carlos Design Line in the Star Night color way Hopcott Cowl by Chrissy Graham (test knit) using Knitting Rose Yarns Merry Blossom (single ply worsted weight) in the That’s Why They Call it the Blues color way Barb frogged: Wild Dandelion Hat by Thea Coleman, using Barrett Wool Co. Home Worsted Weight in the Folkstone colorway Tracie has cast on: 2nd Katia Cat Scarf in Katia Cat Scarf Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 Tracie put into hibernation: Bellora Tee by Samantha Kirby in Knit Picks Lindy Chain in Thicket and Harbor Sand Layers by Lisa Hannes in January Yarns Staple Sock in Lucky and Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in Acapandemonium Tracie continues to work on: Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk LF in cornflower blue BOOKS Barb finished: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner Abide With Me by Elizabeth Strout The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin When Will There be Good News? By Kate Atkinson No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay Tracie finished: Look For Me by Lisa Gardner Poisoned Blood: A True Story of Murder, Passion and an Astonishing Hoax by Philip E. Ginsburg My Latest Grievance by Elinor Lipman Rules of Civility by Amor Towles Hi, Bob! by Bob Newhart The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

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Episode 168: She's Got a Degree in Fabric

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 77:38

Recorded October 16, 2018 Book Talk starts at 36:10 Our Summer Swap is over! If you haven't received your package yet, it is on it's way! Our Fall Sweater KAL has begun! Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread. Our very lively Chatter thread is here. And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here! The One Perfect Skein pattern by Fredi Baker has been released, and we are giving away 3 copies! Please leave a comment on the prize thread telling us what yarn you would use to knit it to be entered to win. This contest will end on October 31st. KNITTING Barb finished: 1. 4 Never Not Gnoming gnomes by Sarah Schira Jayla in her new birthday poncho! 2. Jayla's F829 Girls Poncho, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Pixie Pop colorway. This was knit for granddaughter/niece Jayla 10th birthday! 3. Garter Bliss Shawl by Faith Schmidt, using Dizzy Blond Studios Lambie Toes in the I Aim to Misbehave colorway. This was knit for Barb's swap partner, Angela. 4. Mother Bear #148 5. 2 Knitted Knockers Tracie has finished: Tracie's Little Hipster Cardigan for an upcoming nephew 1. Tracie's Little Hipster Cardigan by Kate Gondwana in Juniper Moon Cumulus in the Aquarium colorway 2. Fiddly Bits #6 by Jane Pihota 3. Rikke Hat #2 by Sarah Young in Knitting Fever Painted Mist in the Venice Carnival colorway Barb is still working on: 1. Archer by Elizabeth Doherty, using Forbidden Woolery Fortitude in the Pixie Hollow colorway, and The Farmer’s Daughter Squish Fingering in the Are You Sure Hank done it That Way? colorway. One Thank You Sarah sock competed! 2. Thank You Sarah socks by Heidi Nick, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstealer( MCN) in the London Fog colorway. 3. Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist 4. Socks for Will using Opal yarn. She has cast on: 1. Wild Dandelion Hat by Thea Coleman, using Barrett Wool Co. Home Worsted Weight in the Folkstone colorway Tracie is working on: 1. Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Cascade Hollywood In the Walnut colorway 2. Bellora Tee by Samantha Kirby, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Thicket and Harbor colorways 3. Sand Layers by Lisa Hannes in January Yarns Staple Sock in Lucky and Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in Acapandemonium 4. Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk LF in cornflower blue BOOKS Barb has finished: 1. A Town Like Alice by Nevil Schute 2. Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri 3. Girls and Boys by Dennis Kelly 4. The People vs Alex Cross by James Patterson 5. The Ocean Liner by Marius Gabriel Tracie has finished: 1. To Die For by Joyce Maynard 2. Trespassing by Brandi Reeds 3. Deception by Jonathan Kellerman Barb is currently reading 1. Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery 2. A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner 3. Abide With Me by Elizabeth Strout Mentioned: Imagined Landscapes podcast Thumbs Up: 1. Bear Brook Podcast 2. American Scandal podcast 3. Fraulein Maria's Bicycle Tour of Salzburg, Austria Thumbs Down: SUTMM Wine Opener - Barb says "don't waste your money"

Episode 167: Lots of Mother Bear KAL Prizes!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 71:20

Recorded on September 25, 2018 Book Talk starts at 25:40 Our Summer Swap is coming to and end - the mail-by date was October 5! Our Mother Bear KAL has ended - prizes are announced at the end of this episode. Our Fall Sweater KAL has begun! Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread. The One Perfect Skein pattern by Fredi Baker has been released, and we are giving away 3 copies! Please leave a comment on the prize thread telling us what yarn you would use to knit it to be entered to win. KNITTING Barb finished: Never Not Gnoming by Sarah Schira Tracie has finished: 2 more Never Not Gnoming gnomes - one for my friend Judy and one for my niece Jayla for my swap partner: Glam Cowl by Jacqui Harding in Fiberspates Scrumptious Lace in the Jen S Green colorway test knit: One Perfect Skein by frediknits in Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in the Low Tide colorway Welcome Blanket in 3 colors of Cascade Bentley - welcomeblanket.org Barb is still working on: Archer by Elizabeth Doherty, using Forbidden Woolery Fortitude in the Pixie Hollow colorway, and The Farmer’s Daughter Squish Fingering in the Are You Sure Hank done it That Way? colorway. Thank You Sarah socksby Heidi Nick, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstealer( MCN) in the London Fog colorway. F829 Girls' Poncho by Plymouth Yarns, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll In the Pixie Pop colorway. She has cast on: Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist Socks for Will using Opal yarn. Tracie left at home: Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Cascade Hollywood In the Walnut colorway Bellora Tee by Samantha Kirby, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Thicket and Harbor colorways She has cast on: Sand Layers by Lisa Hannes in January Yarns Staple Sock in Lucky and Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in Acapandemonium Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk LF in cornflower blue She is still working on: Fiddly Bits #6 by Jane Pihota BOOKS Barb has finished: Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown Tracie has finished: The Echo by Minette Walters The Party by Elizabeth Day Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F***: How to Stop Spending Time You Don’t Have with People You Don’t Like Doing Things You Don’t Want to Do by Sarah Knight Where We Went Wrong by Andi Holloway Barb is currently reading Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery A Town Like Alice by Nevil Schute Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri Tracie is reading: To Die For by Joyce Maynard Thumbs Up: Dr. Death podcast

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Episode 35- Knitting Funk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 32:43

Backstage Knitting PodcastEpisode 35- Knitting FunkShownotes!•Episode 35, January 6, 2018•Shout out: Introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out!•Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!•On The Needles:oAnna is working on the second flip top mitt that she is referring to as the “Sunflower Mitts” pattern by Anna in yarn from a big box store.oBethany is working on: New pair of socks, on size US 3s, in the BadJuJu colorway from Amanda’s Art yarn, DK weight, PussyHat #14 for Nic’s boss in Cascade 220 Superwash 100% Merino. •Off The Needles:oAnna finished her pink cowl in Madeline Tosh DK in “Nectar’ pattern by Anna, and one of her “Sunflower Mitts” pattern also by AnnaoBethany Finished: Paris In Berlin by Joji locatelli in the UW colorway from Fancy Image for my Step Mom for Christmas, Vanilla Sock w/ Fish Lips kiss heel, Plymouth happy feet blueberry color way•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna did some light weaving.•Spinning/Weaving:oBethany did some weaving the other night. •Netflix and Knit:oAnna has been watching Gilmore Girls and saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi in the theaters.oBethany has been watching Will & Grace on Hulu, some different sporting events and Lady Bird at the Grand Cinema.•Events:oRavelynics- Feb. 9th?-25th? Ish!oMadrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.oStitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca.

Episode 35- Knitting Funk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 32:43

Backstage Knitting PodcastEpisode 35- Knitting FunkShownotes!•Episode 35, January 6, 2018•Shout out: Introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out!•Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!•On The Needles:oAnna is working on the second flip top mitt that she is referring to as the “Sunflower Mitts” pattern by Anna in yarn from a big box store.oBethany is working on: New pair of socks, on size US 3s, in the BadJuJu colorway from Amanda’s Art yarn, DK weight, PussyHat #14 for Nic’s boss in Cascade 220 Superwash 100% Merino. •Off The Needles:oAnna finished her pink cowl in Madeline Tosh DK in “Nectar’ pattern by Anna, and one of her “Sunflower Mitts” pattern also by AnnaoBethany Finished: Paris In Berlin by Joji locatelli in the UW colorway from Fancy Image for my Step Mom for Christmas, Vanilla Sock w/ Fish Lips kiss heel, Plymouth happy feet blueberry color way•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna did some light weaving.•Spinning/Weaving:oBethany did some weaving the other night. •Netflix and Knit:oAnna has been watching Gilmore Girls and saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi in the theaters.oBethany has been watching Will & Grace on Hulu, some different sporting events and Lady Bird at the Grand Cinema.•Events:oRavelynics- Feb. 9th?-25th? Ish!oMadrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.oStitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca.

Episode 34- Happy New Year!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 42:41

Episode 34. December 28, 2017Shout out: To Jessica from the Twin Cities in MinnesotaSocial Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Paris In Berlin by Joji locatelli in the UW colorway from Fancy Image for my Step Mom for ChristmasCoronation Day Boxy by Joji in the Winter Jewel colorwayVanilla Sock w/ Fish Lips kiss heel, almost to the purl ridge, Plymouth happy feet blueberry color wayOctober wedding shawlOff The Needles:Bethany Finished:2 little sweater Christmas Ornaments out of Lion Brand Bon Bons in the Christmas pack.My Cozy Cashmere cowl, still need to weave in ends.- LOVED IT!! Available in 25 colors, 100% Cashmere, 25g ball- 87 yards, I knit my cowl with fives, recomended needle size is US 6 or 7, Solocashmere from Filatura di CrosaSweater number 46 in the 60 quick baby knits in Cascade 220 Super Wash in a bright RedHamilknit Hat by Emily Straw in the same blue I used for the last two Hamilknit hats and a sparkly silver.In Time Out:Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:Spinning/Weaving:Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been watching:Hallmark Channel Christmas moviesThe Force Awakens, the entire trilogyWill and GraceThe Last JediThe Greatest ShowmanIn Rehearsal/Performance/Healing Hands:Contests: Virtual Raffle drawing! Show screen shot of receipt or knitted items that have been donated to refugee groupsEvents:#BSKPBuddyBuddyAlong! Madrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.Stitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca. A Year In Review:Things Bethany has finished: 11 Pussy hats, 3 sock head hats by Kelly McClure, Coffee Date Shawl by CC Almon, 2 pairs of socks, stuffed animals (Doxi-Corn from the Rebecca Danger scrap book), 3 Hamilknit Hats, LaBoe Top by Cory Ellen, Shrek Hat and Set of Shrek Ears, Christmakah Shrowl by Stephen West, TPCT by Teresa Gregorio, BabyWrap Sweater by Church Mouse, a single sock, cashmere cowl, rolled brim hatBethany’s Goal for Next Year: Put my Projects on Ravelry

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Episode 34- Happy New Year!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 42:41

Episode 34. December 28, 2017Shout out: To Jessica from the Twin Cities in MinnesotaSocial Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Paris In Berlin by Joji locatelli in the UW colorway from Fancy Image for my Step Mom for ChristmasCoronation Day Boxy by Joji in the Winter Jewel colorwayVanilla Sock w/ Fish Lips kiss heel, almost to the purl ridge, Plymouth happy feet blueberry color wayOctober wedding shawlOff The Needles:Bethany Finished:2 little sweater Christmas Ornaments out of Lion Brand Bon Bons in the Christmas pack.My Cozy Cashmere cowl, still need to weave in ends.- LOVED IT!! Available in 25 colors, 100% Cashmere, 25g ball- 87 yards, I knit my cowl with fives, recomended needle size is US 6 or 7, Solocashmere from Filatura di CrosaSweater number 46 in the 60 quick baby knits in Cascade 220 Super Wash in a bright RedHamilknit Hat by Emily Straw in the same blue I used for the last two Hamilknit hats and a sparkly silver.In Time Out:Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:Spinning/Weaving:Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been watching:Hallmark Channel Christmas moviesThe Force Awakens, the entire trilogyWill and GraceThe Last JediThe Greatest ShowmanIn Rehearsal/Performance/Healing Hands:Contests: Virtual Raffle drawing! Show screen shot of receipt or knitted items that have been donated to refugee groupsEvents:#BSKPBuddyBuddyAlong! Madrona in Tacoma Wa Presidents Day Weekend 2018.Stitches West! Last weekend in February 2018 Santa Clara Ca. A Year In Review:Things Bethany has finished: 11 Pussy hats, 3 sock head hats by Kelly McClure, Coffee Date Shawl by CC Almon, 2 pairs of socks, stuffed animals (Doxi-Corn from the Rebecca Danger scrap book), 3 Hamilknit Hats, LaBoe Top by Cory Ellen, Shrek Hat and Set of Shrek Ears, Christmakah Shrowl by Stephen West, TPCT by Teresa Gregorio, BabyWrap Sweater by Church Mouse, a single sock, cashmere cowl, rolled brim hatBethany’s Goal for Next Year: Put my Projects on Ravelry

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Episode 126: 12 FOs of Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 55:46

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 126 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Queen City Yarn, Fancy Image Yarn and Prairie Bag Works Off the Needles Gerald Patterns used: Albert the Mouse by Bubbles and Bongo and Elephant & Piggie by Kristel Koevenig Yarn: Sprightly Worsted (from Craftsy) Hook: C Christmas Stockings Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) For: Manny, Juliana and Margaux New snowman appliqué pattern Spring Leaf Stripes Socks Yarn: Paton's Kroy Spring Leaf Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Laura's Blue Socks Yarn: Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarn in the Depths of Space Colorway Needles: US 1.5 Pattern: OMG Heel Christmas Ribbon Socks Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Sock 80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the Christmas Ribbon Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist Kylo Ren Kylo Ren pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C For Will Admiral Ackbar Admiral Ackbar pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C For Will Poe Dameron Poe Dameron pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C For Garret BB8 Pattern: BB8 pattern by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash + unknown white acrylic Hook: C For: Garret Lando Calrissian Pattern: Lando Calrissian by Lucy Collins' Star Wars Even More Crochet Yarn: Worsted/DK scraps Hook: C For Oisin Riley's iPhone 4 Case Pattern: improvised Yarn: Worsted/DK scraps in turquoise and gray Hook: C On the Needles Striped Worsted Boxy Yarn: Switzer's Fiber Mill (unknown base/length skeins) Needles: US 7 & US 9 Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Poppy Troll Hats Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern) Hook: H Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink: Carina: 5-10 year old child size Ella: 1-4 year old child size. VAA Hat Pattern: Turn a Square Hat by Jared Flood Yarn: Malibrigo Rios in the VAA Colorway Needles: US 5 for brim, US 7 for body Cast on 92 stitches (less than called for). I always do stockinette longer than called for. I think 7 inches. For my boss for Christmas. He mentioned in passing he needed a hat. Not in a beggy way... can't believe I've never knit for him. Good on the go project. Amethyst Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Amethyst Stripes Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Realized I had socks for all my usual suspects at Christmas except my BFF. Already had the first of these done from our trip to FL so I cast on the second. Past the heel. Knit on these at Nutcracker which is special and she'll appreciate. Millie also knit on these at Thanksgiving which is fun. Brainstorming To finish up Christmas knitting I need to finish the VAA hat and Patons Kroy socks Crochet Greedo Emelyn asked for a bunny instead of a sheep this year. This is the pattern I'm using from the 4 Seasons Easter Pattern by Lydia Tresselt. Riley asked for more clothes for her Chelsea doll I crocheted for her 2 years ago. I made her some clothes last year too. Won't likely be done by 12/1 for Knitmore Girls' Grinch along but I'll be doing it in spirit this year. My Indie GAL purchases Vanilla is the New Black Socks by Anneh Fletcher Purchased Ninilchik Swoncho Pattern by Caitlin Hunter Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook In My Travels I share about my adventures to Baltimore to take classes at Neighborhood Fiber Company with the incredibly talented Ann Weaver. Some highlights! Meeting Ann and soaking up a bit of her incredible knowledge! Nicki, Beverly and I all wore our Lush Cardigans and Electric Slide socks. So fun! Made the day seem even more special! I learned how to steek a sweater! I got to spend time with 2 of my listeners in the class. MDQuilter (Beth) and Kaikaknits2 (Kaarina). Photo of Kaarina and me in our half finished sweaters here: Lunch: Mount Vernon Marketplace Breakfast at 9a at R House with Mary (Kino Knits Designs + Podcast) and Ashley and Tara from Misadventures in Knitting Podcast Seeing Nicki's MEGAROW Shawl in person. Learning a no-sew zipper installation technique KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes! Prizes: Thundertwist hat from Greg Cohoon Victorian Yuletide Ornaments- 1-5 by Jenn Sheelen WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Pigskin Party KAL Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points. For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love Key Details Mentioned in this Episode: November Interception: Travel Knits for the Touchdown (get your entries in before 11/30): Sponsored by Kino Knits December Interception: Off Sides Interception Sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works Events The Down Cellar Studio Podcast will be kicking off a new year-long KAL for 2018. If you're a yarn dyer interested in sponsoring- click here for details! Life in Focus Happiness Project November: Gratefulness I've left positive reviews from podcasters I enjoy. I'm working on a photo/journaling book through Picaboo Ask Me Anything This time I answered a question from cynalune about how I got started podcasting and whether I'll make another crochet garment. Check out my Crochet Favorites on Ravelry On a Happy Note Yarn in the mail from Anotherhornfrog! Reordered tea from Plum Deluxe! $1 cards at Trader Joe's . Did you know?! Thanksgiving + my friend Laura visiting Aila made her debut in Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Tune in at the end of the show for audio of she and I talking about it a few weeks ago. (Aila is the black sheep in the center of the photo) Black Friday shopping with Mom and Laura. I'm nearly done shopping! Quote of the Week Stillness is our most intense mode of action. It is in our moments of deep quiet that is born every idea, emotion, and drive which we eventually honor with the name of action. We reach highest in mediation, and farthest in prayer. In stillness every human being is great. -Leonard Bernstein ------ For website: Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

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Episode 148: I Can Flat-Iron My Hair with One Hand!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2017 74:00

Recorded on November 23, 2017 Book Talk starts at 25:31 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread. Giveaway Time! Enter to win a skein of Duren Dyeworks Self-Control Fingering (100% BFL SW) in the Barbie Time colorway by leaving a comment here. The thread will close December 15. Want to win an copy of Helen Stewart’s Knitvent 2017? Leave a comment on knittybarb’s Instagram post to enter. This contest will close November 30. Barb completely enjoyed the Authors Luncheon benefiting the National Kidney Foundation: authors Joyce Maynard, Lee Child, Lisa See, Christine Carter, Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) and Lisa Brown, Stuart Brioza & Nicole Krasinski Tracie has finished: Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose Purl Rib hat by me in Plymouth Encore Purl Rib hat by me in Naturally Nazareth Barb has finished: Mother Bear #122 Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Cherry Swirl colorway 2 pair of child-size Maize mitts using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway Mitts for Your Little Paws by Holly Marie using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway Jayla’s Birthday Socks using Ann Budd’s Handy Book of Patterns and Fishknits Boot Strap yarn in the NorCal Vernal Pools colorway Rachel’s Christmas Shortie Socks, using the BFF Shortie Socks pattern by Ashlynn Alexander Germinate Mitts by Hannah Colbert using Dascade 220 Superwash in the 1910 (Blue-Green) colorway Swirl Hat by Mandie Harrington, using GnomeAcres Sparkle Gnome in the Wuv Twue Wuv colorway Tracie is not working on anything, but she did cast on: Rachel by Jose Paquin in Alexandra’s Crafts Timberline Ice in the Ruby colorway Barb is working on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet And she has cast on: Added Elegance Socks by Mary Lukas, using Knit Picks Felici in the Nassau colorway Will’s Christmas Socks, using Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity in an Olive Green colorway and Patons Kroy FX in the Clover colorway. Whinstone Hat by Chrissy Graham (test knit) using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway. Tracie has finished: Never Tell a Lie by Hallie Ephron The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs by Matthew Dick The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil Barb has finished: Capture by Roger Smith Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil Under the Influence by Joyce Maynard The Girl Who was Taken by Charlie Donlea Tracie is reading: Serpentine: The True Story of a Serial Killer's Reign of Terror from Europe to South Asia by Thomas Thompson And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini Barb is reading: How My Book Club Got Arrested by Leslie O’Kane River Road by Carol Goodman Barb says thumbs up to podcasts Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Happier in Hollywood with Liz Craft and Sarah Fain

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Episode 125: MEGAROW

Prairie Girls Knit & Spin

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 57:45

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 125 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found here. This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Plum Deluxe Tea, Yarn Love, and Sunsoaked Yarns Off the Needles Piggie Pattern: Pippa Pig by Bubbles and Bongo on Etsy Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C I'm modifying it to make it look like Piggie from Mo Willems books Elephant and Piggie Amigurumi Pattern available on Ravelry Zipzip Bunny Pattern: Zipzip Bunny by Elif T (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (gray) Hook: C Garret's 2 Part Socks Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts Merino/Nylon in the Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Garret asked for knee socks that are in two pieces. Worked top down two at a time on two different needles, magic loop. US 1.5. Cast on 52. A couple inches down I decreased by 4 to get to 48. Allow enough room for his calf. Shortie socks also cast on 48, did OMG heel and 7 inch foot. Decreased down to 10 sts per needle for toe On the Needles Poppy Troll Hats Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern) Hook: H Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink: Carina: 5-10 year old child size Ella:1-4 year old child size. Christmas Stockings 3 more under way: 5 of 6 pieces done. Really thought all 6 were done until I went to block. Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) For: Manny, Juliana and Margaux New snowman appliqué pattern Spring Leaf Stripes Socks Yarn: Paton's Kroy Spring Leaf Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Brainstorming Inspiration from Rhinebeck: Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin French Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter (check out the Google Sheet where you can test out colors). I bought Cloudborn Highland DK from Craftsy for this. Pavement by Veera Valimaki Morning Hugs Hat Tilted Cowl by Jenny F From The Armchair Before you tune in, I invite you to take the quiz on Gretchen Rubin's website. This week I reviewed Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. I encourage you to check out her podcast, Happier. Crafty Adventures I am working on my annual family photo calendars that I create and order through Picaboo. Last year they ran amazing deals on Cyber Monday so check them out. This year's process was easier because my photos are in Google Photos and are searchable. New to Google Photos? Check out the Heart of Photo Fabulous Class to learn about it (it's free!) KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes! WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Pigskin Party KAL Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points. For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Atelier De Soyun Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love Key Details Mentioned in this Episode: October Interception Winners October Participation Winners November Interception Details: Travel Knits for the Touchdown Sponsored by Kino Knits Contest News and Notes I'm excited to introduce my latest shawl design the MEGAROW Shawl now available on Ravelry for $6.00 US. (on sale for $3 until 11/25) The MEGAROW Shawl is a top down crescent shawl that is designed for a main color, a gradient and a contrast color for the border. The body and border are done all in garter stitch. The gradient is worked in a very simple lace stitch. Short rows are worked in the garter sections so you don't even need to worry about picking up wraps. Finished Size: 120 inches/305 cm wide and 18 in/46 cm deep at center Yarn: Color A: 350 yards/320 meters (main color) Color B, C, D, E & F: 500 yards/ 457 meters (gradient) Color G: 260 yards (238 meters) (border) Total: 1110 yards/1015 meter Life in Focus Happiness Project- November: Gratefulness I am working on a photo book with journaling in Picaboo focused on gratefulness Leaving podcast reviews to show others I'm grateful. On a Happy Note We had a blast at our family Halloween Party and Trick or Treating with the kids. There is some audio Millie wanted to record while we were trick or treating. I had a great time at a surprise party for my friend Melissa's birthday Dan and I enjoy dinner with my cousin from NH and my parents My good friend Laura is coming for Thanksgiving this year! The temps have really dropped and its properly cold enough to snuggle up in hand knits. Quote of the Week “Do not look back. And do not dream about the future, either. It will neither give you back the past, nor satisfy your other daydreams. Your duty, your reward—your destiny—are here and now.” -- Dag Hammarskjold ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

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#75: Göra rätt (och avigt)

Rätt avigt

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2017 56:16

Vi diskuterar att Adlibris börjat sälja garn och huruvida det är bra eller dåligt, samt mer generellt etik och stickning. Hur tänker vi, hur ska man tänka? Och så funderar vi på vad man ska göra med garn och redskap folk ger en.

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Episode 112 - Hey, How Are You?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2017 70:18

In this episode, the girls are back at it after some time away! Finished Projects Susie finished her second pair of Downpour Socks, and started and finished her Stripe Study Shawl using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Glacial and Seaweed that she picked up at the ZK market. Current Projects Happily, Danie added a bunch of squares her Stained Glass Sock Blanket. Less happily, she almost finished her pair of Broncos socks and put in three heels into her Downpour Socks, and realized both are a touch too tight. (The culprit is clearly humidity ankles.) Susie worked on her Endless Maze Socks, and cast on the Weekend Pullover using Luna Grey Fiber Arts Nova Worsted in Brickhouse. finished Oh, Scrap! Blanket squares #20 and #21 of 63, and started a Bunny Hat with Chin Ties using Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash in a buff color. She also worked more on her Downpour Socks, and started a new self-designed pair she is calling the Endless Maze Socks using Panorama Fiber Arts Hitchhiker Sock in Torrent. Danie worked a bit on , and on her WeekEnder Hexi Blanket. She also worked on her I See You Socks. Enhance the Stash Danie acquired a mini pack from Marigold Jen, a skein of Suburban Stitcher Sock in Bourbon Street Blues. Susie's acquisitions were many, and are all logged on her Ravelry stash page.

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Episode 111 - Thats What They Call Us

Prairie Girls Knit & Spin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2017 48:49

In this episode, the girls sneak in a quick-ish episode before they leave for ZK! Susie shares the project so secret she almost forgot about it, and Danie confirms her weighing-yarn-by-hand-skills are on par with her blanket-yarn-math skills. Events Zombie Knitpocalypse is June 21, 2017 - June 25, 2017 in Rochester, MN. Finished Projects Danie finished a fully-functional and awesome washcloth. Susie finished her Mother's Day Cast-On project, Luna Viridis. She also finished her Roughlock Falls Shawl using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu in Mossay, and the pattern is underway. Current Projects Susie finished Oh, Scrap! Blanket squares #20 and #21 of 63, and started a Bunny Hat with Chin Ties using Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash in a buff color. She also worked more on her Downpour Socks, and started a new self-designed pair she is calling the Endless Maze Socks using Panorama Fiber Arts Hitchhiker Sock in Torrent. Danie worked a bit on her Stained Glass Sock Blanket, and on her WeekEnder Hexi Blanket. She also worked on her I See You Socks. Enhance the Stash Danie acquired an epic messenger bag from Hopkins Sewing Studio, and a Turkish spindle from IST Crafts.

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Episode 112: Emelyn Mae

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2017 51:49

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 112 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contests, News and Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off The Needles Brooklyn the Ballerina Pattern: Brooklyn the Ballerina by Yarn Society on Etsy (not list on Ravelry) $4.99 Hook: C Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (white), Knit Picks Brava (blue), Malibrigo (red) On the Needles Mexicali Stripes Socks + Blues Stripey Socks Patons Kroy Stripes in Mexicali Stripes and Singin the blues stripes Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Cascade Heritage Prints Christmas Socks Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints Color 26 Holidays Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Lea’s Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2 Pattern: Waveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: leftover angering weight scraps Using 3 rounds of one color of fingering. Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm Brainstorming Swatching for Donner by Elizabeth Doherty. Yarn= Ellyn Cooper’s Yarn Sonnets- Jenny base which is a 50/50 bamboo cotton fingering in the driftwood colorway Getting Gradient Angles back on track. I encourage you to check out the amazing kits at Infinite Twist. be sure to put Down Cellar Studio in the referral box at check out to get some free goodies. For a free copy of the Quintia Shawl pattern through May 31st with code: highfive It's the the of year to wash the winter knits before storing them for the winter. That will help to keep any critters away. Crafty Adventures Week in the Life Project by Ali Edwards. Some products I mentioned. Becky Higgins 6x8 page protectors Snap brand 6x8 page protectors Pics Art app to put digital stamps on photos Digital stamps from Ali Edwards KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes! WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. April Prize: Fibernymph Dye Works- A set of mini skeins from my Antigua colorway collection…this includes six mini skeins, three on Bounce (80 yards each) and three on Bedazzled (87 yards each) Splash Pad Party KAL The Splash Pad Party KAL runs June 1- July 31. Click here for Rules. Interested in Sponsoring? Click here for details. Snack Shack Sponsors (as of 4/28) Daizie Knits Imagined Landscapes Designs Knits4Comfort MarigoldJen Hand Dyed Yarns The Martini Knitter Company MediaPeruana Designs Remade By Hand Designs She Is Sew Whimsical Sunny Shoppe Windswept Designs The Worsted Purl Zombody Knits Pro Shop Sponsors (as of 4/28) Atelier de Soyun Colorful Eclectic Dragonfly Fibers Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Knit Style Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags The Periwinkle Sheep Pearl and Plum Prairie Bag Works Skeindalous Yarns Sunsoaked Yarns Wooly Wonka Fibers Designs of Arcadia will be selling Splash Pad Party Logo Totes- get Pro Shop points for using that as your project bag. Also makes a great beach/pool tote! I love mine. Events Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 6 & 7, 2017 + Pop Up Event a the Knot House May 5-7 in Frederick MD NH Sheep and Wool: May 13 & 14, 2017 RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017 Long Island Fleece & Fiber Fair- May 20 & 21, 2017 Massachusetts Sheep and Wool: May 27 & 28, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Tune in to hear my best trips for Maryland Sheep & Wool Planning. Also check out: My blog post on Fiber Events: Setting Yourself Up for Success Mary, Kino Knits, created a free downloadable fiber festival planning sheet, available exclusively to subscribers to her new Kino Knits newsletter. Sign up here. Stash Dash KAL - hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast. Starts May 26th. Contest News and Notes Please check out my latest shawl design Emelyn Mae Shawl regular price $6.00. On sale for 50% off until May 15th. Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017- April Explore my Surroundings Exploring Charles Street after work. $10 sock blockers at store that's moving. Dan and I went to a local restaurant for their $2 tapas Thursday night events three weeks in a row. Adding date night into routine definitely making me happier. On A Happy Note Easter with the family Retirement Planning Kris' birthday dinner Bowling for A’s 8th birthday. CT Sheep and Wool Festival with Emelyn (our 4th fiber festival together). Tune in for audio at end of the episode. Quote of the Week “To be really happy and really safe, one ought to have at least two or three hobbies, and they must all be real.” – Winston Churchill, “Hobbies” ------ For website: Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

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Episode 132: Poncho Pikachu

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2017 86:35

Book Talk Begins at 34:20 Recorded on March 15, 2017 We are hosting a Colorwork KAL starting on March 1, and ending on May 1, 2017. Chat it up and make plans in our Colorwork KAL Chatter Thread. Browse our Colorwork Bundle for inspiration. Knit anything with colorwork - that means intarsia, stranded colorwork, stripes, brioch, double knitting, or slipped stitches. We encourage you to challenge yourself. Pick a project larger than a mug cozy and you're good to go! Be sure and listen until the end of the podcast for the winners of the Namaste Bag Giveaway, and to hear the latest news for the NoCKRs Retreat. 2 Knit Lit Chicks 2017 SWAP! Yes, we are doing it again. And once again, our leader is the indomitable SandraMaz. Do you want to join us? If so, please read all about it and follow the instructions to enter here. The deadline to enter the swap is March 20, 2017, so hop to it!! We would love it if you would join our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Ravelry Group. We have a lot of fun over there!! KNITTING Barb has finished: * Her Levitate Poncho by Yvonne Poon, using Noro Kureopatora in the 2015 colorway * Endless Spring Cardigan by Anna Rauf using GnomeAcres Sparkle Gnome in the Wuv Twue Wuv colorway * Knotted Rib hat by Cheryl Beckerich, using Vanna's Choice in the Cranberry colorway * Her My Garter Slipped! Scarf by Bereni New, using Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in the Raspberry Swirl colorway * Vanilla is the New Black Socks by Anneh Fletcher, using Leading Men Fiber Arts ShowStopper in the 911 Butterfly colorway * Brain Hat for Science by Kristen McDonnell, using Lion Brand Heartland in colorway 103 * 3 Knitted Knockers Ponchos" in the wild at" Stitches West! Left to right - JChant, 1HundredProjects, xchorse, BetterinMotion, Barb, and Thumperina! Tracie has finished: * School's Out child's cardigan by Katya Frankel in Shaggy Bear Farms merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk * Kallisti Cowl by Hillary Smith Callis in Caron Cake int the Blueberry Kiwi colorway * 2 PussyHats - 1 in Plymouth Toybox Collection Rainbow, and 1 in stripes of many different pink yarns Barb is working on: * Beagle pullover sweater by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway * Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway * Vanilla Socks, using Knit Picks Felici in the Baker Street colorway * My Rainbow Heart mitts by Stephanie Lotven, using Valley Yarns Huntington as the base color and fingering scraps from stash. * Smorgasbord Cowl by Cindy Garland, using a kit bought at the Stunning String Studio booth at Stitches West Barb has frogged the Sabine Cardigan by Coco Knits, using Indigodragonfly Merino Single Lace in the 20,000 Lawyers Under the Sea. She just wasn't feeling it. Tracie is working on: * Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota, using leftovers from stash! * Coloring cardigan by Katrin Schneider, using Anzula Nebula in the Lottie colorway * All That Jazz cowl by TheTwistedYarn Blog, using Greenwood Fibers Star Dust mini-skeins, scraps, bits & leftovers * Mini-Landing Cardi by Vera Sanon, using FishKnits Panache in the 42 Degrees Opposite the Sun colorway BOOKS Barb has finished: * The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by by Daniel James Brown * Commonwealth by Ann Patchett * Runaway by Alice Munroe * The Last One: A Novel by Alexandra Oliva Tracie has finished: * "I'll Get You" Drugs, Lies & the Terrorizing of a PTA Mom by Sam Rule and Kelli Peters * The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood * The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty * Wilde Lake by Laura Lipman * Silent Witness: The Karla Brown Murder Case by Don W. Weber and Charles Bosworth * The Hundred Year House by Rebecca Makkai * Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr Barb is currently reading: * Some Luck (Last Hundred Year: A Family Saga #1) by Jane Smiley * The Last September by Nina de Garment Tracie is currently reading: * No One Needs to Know by Kevin O'Brien * Evidence of Love by John Bloom & Jim Atkinson Tracie talked about the HBO series, Big Little Lies Barb talked about the new podcast The 45th, available on iTunes now

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Episode 107: World of Difference

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2017 62:55

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 107 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles Sunwalker Shawl Pattern: Sunwalker by Melanie Berg Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCS (Merino Cashmere Silk) Fingering in Kensington Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Modifications: Made it smaller than originally called for. Notes from this Ravelry Project Page as my guide. Did garter stitch for body instead of textured stitch. Teddy Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash in brown & red Hook: C (2.75mm) Pattern: none Eyes & Nose from: 6060 on Etsy Heart Garland Pattern: Heart Garland by Sarah Anderson Yarn: Pussyhat leftover yarn- Tink Yarn, Cascade 220, other stash scraps Hook: H (5.0 mm) Idea from Andie of AndreSue Knits Video Podcast Works for Marce of Brown Berry Chronicles Video Podcast KAL #MakeWIPsNotWaste Mom’s 2017 Birthday Socks Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings- self striping Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Sock by Megan Williams Bruins Hat Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sockaholic Fingering weigh yarn in Bruins Tailgate Party Colorway Pattern: None- see project page for details. Needles: US 5 & 6 On the Needles Dan’s New Year’s Socks Yarn: KFI Luxury Collection (MCN)- Color 604 Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) Pattern: OMG heel 52 stitches Journey Sweater Pattern: Journey by Alina Schneider $7 Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (merino/bamboo worsted weight) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Snowy January Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50- Imprim Ciel Colorway US 1 (2.0mm) needles Pattern: OMG Heel Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm Brainstorming Outfit for Millie's doll Kitkat hat for a friend Patriots Hat From the Armchair Podcasts: Teaknits Podcast video podcast hosted by Lauren (available on YouTube) Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Podcast hosted by Vivian and Alyson audio podcast available on iTunes & YouTube. Cohesive Home Podcast - audio podcast hosted by Kate & Melissa. Focusing on minimalism, slow, values based living, creativity, goal setting. Nourishing Real Talk - audio podcast hosted by Lindsey and Jenna. “Space for fearlessly authentic women and multi-passionate entrepreneurs who are all about living their lives and doing business on their own terms." Movies: Lion La La Land Moonlight Books: Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread First Quarter Prizes: Project Bag of Winner's Choice from She is Sew Whimsical on Etsy (contact: renee_schimel@charter.net) Sherlock Knits WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Pigskin Party ’16 Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. Scope out the prizes! Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Berry Colorful Yarnings Bijou Basin Ranch Daizie Knits Fair Winds Farm Fiber Nymph Dye Works Knit Life Designs Knitcircus Yarns Knits4Comfort Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Lilliput Yarn Media Peruana Designs One Geek To Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns The Yarn Sellar Yarn Geek Fibers Key Details Mentioned in this Episode- Check out the Sponsor Love Thread in our Ravelry Group. Tell us about your favorite Pigskin Party sponsors and be entered to win prizes. Announced the Knit Knight Designs Interception Winners Announced winners of the Bail Money for Greg Interception Events GoodReader Class - March 25 from 4-6p Stitch House in Dorchester, MA ($30) Contests, News and Notes World of Difference Shawl- my new shawl is available on Ravelry! Purchase it within the first 2 weeks and get it for 50% off! No coupon code required. Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017 January: Minimalism I gave a final recap of my experience focusing on Minimalism in January (experiences > stuff) Slow Home Podcast: Does Slow Living Have a Branding Problem? February: Memory keeping The Plan: Determine a sustainable plan for documenting memories through scrapbooking (paper and/or digital) in a creative, sharable way that doesn’t overwhelm me. Find, print and hang more photos in our home. Why? I scrapbooked 2005-2009 of my life and then again for part of 2013. I am so grateful to have documented the stories of that time in my life, especially as my nieces and nephews were born. I want to fill in the gaps and document those stories before I lose them. Kids were still so little then. So many cute photos, memories, milestones. funny things they said. I have boxes of photos & memorabilia my mother thoughtful saved for me. I want to organize it and purge what I don’t want and find a system for making this into something worth saving and sharing. I want to remember and celebrate my life. I want to share stories with my family and pass along wisdom where I can. What I've done so far Identify an approach- Stacy Julian, Library of Memories approach combined with Project Life divided page protectors Sort through childhood memorabilia based on these categories Assess finished scrapbooks. Sort through emails and journals. Momento app all to pull social media. Reorganize 2014 photos already printed into LOM approach. Started scrapbooking them! Working on Project Life App for 2017 and 2016 pho tos Resources Apps: Momento- access your social media feeds as a means for triggering journaling Google Photos Photo Fab {free} Class (explains how to use Google Photos) Becky Higgins Blog Post about Google Photos Pic Tap Go- for editing Podcasts: The Scrap Gals Modern Photo Solutions Live Inspired with Tracie Claiborne Websites + Blogs Simple Scrapper Project Life + Library of Memories Approaches Combined Ways to cope with sentimental things On A Happy Note 3 point protein shake — Almond Breeze Almond/Coconut Blend Milk (unsweetened), 1 scoop Whole Foods Vanilla Protein Powder, 2 tbsp PB2 Idea of being kind to your future self. I heard about this on the Happier podcast- Episode 101 Click here for the Wil Wheaton blog post I've been setting a weekly agenda in Evernote and it's helping me achieve more each week. Women's March Boston! I celebrated a belated Christmas with my niece Emelyn and nephew Oisin. They made me yarn ball tree and decorated frames for their school photos! Ice skating with friends! Going through my toys-ponies, barbies etc! Millie playing with my Barbies! Garret playing with his new dirt bike! We went to a friend's for dinner! Their daughter singing and dancing kept us entertained for hours! Google photos app Mom and Jeffs birthday dinner and family Karaoke! Quote of the Week Jane Goodall said: “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ------ Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

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Episode 130: I Was Only Going to Round Down

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 69:56

Recorded on February 8, 2017 Book Talk starts at: 32:03 The 2017 Sweater KAL is over! The Winners are announced at the end of the podcast. Get ready for our next Knit-along! We will be hosting a Colorwork KAL starting on March 1, and ending on May 1, 2017. Chat it up and make plans in our Colorwork KAL Chatter Thread. Browse our Colorwork Bundle for inspiration. Knit anything with colorwork - that means intarsia, stranded colorwork, stripes, brioch, double knitting, or slipped stitches. We encourage you to challenge yourself. Pick a project larger than a mug cozy and you're good to go! The Chicks will be at Stitches West 2017 - February 23-26, 2017 at the Santa Clara Convention Center/Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, CA. We will be having our regular meet-up in the Hyatt bar on Saturday afternoon - come see us! Also, check out the booths (and consider knitting or crocheting projects) for two of our favorite knitting charities: the Mother Bear Project will be at booth 704, and Knitted Knockers will be at in Booth 745. Also, Halos of Hope will be in Booths 7545 & 1003. NAMASTE BAG GIVEAWAY: We have 2 Namaste Bags to give away! The first one (the larger one above) is the Harlow Bag, donated by Barb. The second one is the Poppins Bag (the smaller one below), donated by Stella650. They are both gently used...but in truth, they look brand new! Namaste is no longer in business, so if you always wanted a Namaste bag, now is your chance. Go to our Ravelry Group and look for the Namaste Bag Giveaway and follow the prompt. You must be a member of the group to win. Contest ends on March 15th. KNITTING Tracie has finished: * Pussyhat for her brother-in-law, using the Stashbusting Helix Hat pattern by Jessica Rose * forest park cowl by Liz Abinante (free) in Noro Cash Aroha colorway 100 * A set of C-cup Knitted Knockers, using Cascade Ultra-Pima in the Sage Colorway Barb has finished: * a KitKat Hat by Andre Sue Knits, using Big Twist in a light raspberry colorway. * Ex Boyfriends by Jennifer Beever using a Caron Cake in the Funfetti colorway Tracie has cast-on: * Another Pussycat in Plymouth Toybox Collection Rainbow * School's Out child's cardigan by Katya Frankel in Shaggy Bear Farms merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk * Kallisti Cowl by Hillary Smith Callis in Caron Cake int the Blueberry Kiwi colorway Tracie is continuing to work on: *Vanilla Socks in ONline Supersocke 100 Living Color * Joey Sweater by Kate Oates, using Cascade Hollywood in the Walnut colorway Barb has cast-on: * Knotted Rib hat by Cheryl Beckerich, using Vanna's Choice in the Cranberry colorway * Levitate Poncho by Yvonne Poon, using Noro Kureopatora in the 2015 colorway Barb is still working on: * Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi in a green/blue/purple colorway * Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher * Endless Spring Cardigan by Anna Rauf using GnomeAcres Sparkle Gnome in the Wuv Twue Wuv colorway * Sabine Cardigan by Coco Knits, using Indigodragonfly Merino Single Lace in the 20,000 Lawyers Under the Sea BOOKS Tracie has finished: * The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell * Temple Secrets by Susan Gabriel Barb has finished: * Pioneer Doctor: The Story of a Woman’s Work by Mari Grana * 6oo Hours of Edward by Craig Lancaster * The Sleeper by Emily Barr * Bitterweet by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore Tracie is currently reading: * The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica Wood * The Hypnotist's Love Story Barb is currently reading: * The Last One: A Novel by Alexandra Oliva * Commonwealth by Ann Patchett Barb recommends the Book Cougars Podcast!

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Episode 128: It Doesn't Matter, 'Cause I Frogged It

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2017 54:13

Recorded on January 8, 2017 Book Talk starts at: 21:20 Fall is long gone, but our annual Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 31! All entries to our FOs thread will need to be an adult-size sweater with sleeves (short is okay!), cardigan or pullover. Be sure to check out the Bundles of pattern suggestions. You still have time! The Chicks will be at Stitches West 2017 - February 23-26, 2017 at the Santa Clara Convention Center/Hyatt Regency Hotel in Santa Clara, CA. We will be having our regular meet-up in the Hyatt bar on Saturday afternoon - come see us! KNITTING Barb's FOs: *One Pussycat, using Joann Fabrics Big Twist *Project Peace Cowl by Christina Campbell, using Madelinetosh Dandelion in the magic colorway Tracie’s FOs: *Sprig Cloche by Alana Dakos in Cascade 220 Sport Superwash *4 Pussycats, in Plymouth Encore, Red Heart, Cascade 220 Superwash *Quick and Easy Slouchy Hat by Jessica Gutoski, in Lion Brand Thick and Quick in a green colorway *Instant Raspberry Hat by Tara Bogh, using Bernat Softee Chunky in hot pink Barb continues to work on: *Wing Span by maylin Tri-Coterie Designs using Crystal Palace Mini Mochi *Antler Cardigan by TinCan Knits using Cloudborn Wool Worsted Twist in the Natural colorway Vanilla Socks using Gale's Art Double Secret Sock Blank in the Rockstar Rainbow colorway Barb has cast-on: *Ex Boyfriends shawl/scarf, using Caron Cakes in the Funfetti colorway *Boreal Forest Cowl by Renee Callahan, using Cascade 220 in the natural colorway, Malabrigo Yarn Ríos in the Teal Feather and Sand Bank colorwaysm, and Cascade 220 Superwash in a pale pink colorway *Mother Bear #201 Tracie continues to work on: *forest park cowl by Liz Abinante (free) in Noro Cash Aroha colorway 100 *A pair of Vanilla socks in Duren Dyeworks Awesome Sock *Terribly Simple shawl by Caitlin ffrench, using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Cosmos colorway Tracie has frogged: *Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in KnitPicks Full Circle Worsted in the Passion colorway and *Sylvia Cardigan by Meghan Jones in Cascade Hollywood in the Walnut colorway Tracie has cast on: *Joey Sweater by Kate Oates, using Cascade Hollywood in the Walnut colorway BOOKS Barb and Tracie have both finished Find Her by Lisa Gardner. They both highly recommend this book! Tracie has also finished: Ill Wind by Nevada Barr A Killer Among Us: A True Story of Murder and Justice by Charles Bosworth Jr. Barb is currently reading: Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony by Jeff Ashton What Was Mine by Helen Klein Ross Tracie did not finish: My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix Tracie is currently reading: Act of Violence by Margaret Yorke The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey RIP George Michael, Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Carrie Fisher's speech at the George Lucas AFI Lifetime Achievement Award

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BSKP Episode 8 "Happy Halloween!"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2016 42:48

Announcements!•Shout out to Vick from Ohio! Please introduce yourself in the Ravelry group. •Congrats to the Knitmore Girls on their 400th Podcast episode and congratulations to Boston Jen from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast for reaching 100 episodes. •If you enjoy the show, or any other podcast, please leave us an iTunes review. It helps other listeners find us. On the Needles: Anna is working on a basic sock in Pagewood Farms “Crayon” colorway, the Kelpie shawl by Jared Flood and surprise baby knits for a friend. Bethany is working on the Coffee Date Shawl by CC Almon, Shrowl by Stephen West, a vanilla sock in an Opal sock yarn with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel, the Antler Toque by Tincan Knits in Cascade 220 Superwash and the Vertitwist hat by Stephen West in Cascade 220 Sport. Off The Needles: Anna has finished One! One Basic sock! Ah! Ah! Ah! (That’s how Anna wrote it on her outline. XOXO Bethany) Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna is sewing some Halloween/Autumnal curtains. Spinning: Bethany has been spinning more long draw with a border leicester cross. Knetflix and Knit: Anna has been watching Supernatural and Bob Ross. Bethany has been watching The OC season 1, Beverly Hills 90210 season 3, Parks and Recreation, Gilmore Girls, and NBA basketball. In rehearsal/In performance: Bethany’s Nic is designing sound for A Piece of My Heart at the Dukesbay Theater and he is designing lights for Dracula at Tacoma Little Theatre. Events: #BSKPHAMILONG!! This is our first knit-a-long inspired by the Broadway hit musical Hamilton. It will run from January 1 to February 28. Post finished objects in the thread and on Instagram using the hashtag #BSKPHAMILONG. There will be prizes!! If you want to donate prizes for our KALS and giveaways please PM Bethany on Ravelry. She is Bizzle87 on Ravelry. “When You Help Others, You Can’t Help Helping Yourself” This is our charity knit-a-long. Commit to using your crafting to making the world a better place. Post pictures of finished objects or of you giving your time in the finished object thread. Anna will be at Knit Fit at the Ballard Community Center November 12 and 13, 2016.Some combination of Bethany and Anna will be at Madrona in Tacoma, Washington February 16-19, 2017Bethany will be at Stitches West in Santa Clara, California February 24-26, 2017Bethany and Anna will both be at the Emerald City Comicon in Seattle, Washington March 2-5, 2017 Please follow or like us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Periscope. Please join our Ravelry group! Introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out!!

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BSKP Episode 8 "Happy Halloween!"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2016 42:48

Announcements!•Shout out to Vick from Ohio! Please introduce yourself in the Ravelry group. •Congrats to the Knitmore Girls on their 400th Podcast episode and congratulations to Boston Jen from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast for reaching 100 episodes. •If you enjoy the show, or any other podcast, please leave us an iTunes review. It helps other listeners find us. On the Needles: Anna is working on a basic sock in Pagewood Farms “Crayon” colorway, the Kelpie shawl by Jared Flood and surprise baby knits for a friend. Bethany is working on the Coffee Date Shawl by CC Almon, Shrowl by Stephen West, a vanilla sock in an Opal sock yarn with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel, the Antler Toque by Tincan Knits in Cascade 220 Superwash and the Vertitwist hat by Stephen West in Cascade 220 Sport. Off The Needles: Anna has finished One! One Basic sock! Ah! Ah! Ah! (That’s how Anna wrote it on her outline. XOXO Bethany) Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna is sewing some Halloween/Autumnal curtains. Spinning: Bethany has been spinning more long draw with a border leicester cross. Knetflix and Knit: Anna has been watching Supernatural and Bob Ross. Bethany has been watching The OC season 1, Beverly Hills 90210 season 3, Parks and Recreation, Gilmore Girls, and NBA basketball. In rehearsal/In performance: Bethany’s Nic is designing sound for A Piece of My Heart at the Dukesbay Theater and he is designing lights for Dracula at Tacoma Little Theatre. Events: #BSKPHAMILONG!! This is our first knit-a-long inspired by the Broadway hit musical Hamilton. It will run from January 1 to February 28. Post finished objects in the thread and on Instagram using the hashtag #BSKPHAMILONG. There will be prizes!! If you want to donate prizes for our KALS and giveaways please PM Bethany on Ravelry. She is Bizzle87 on Ravelry. “When You Help Others, You Can’t Help Helping Yourself” This is our charity knit-a-long. Commit to using your crafting to making the world a better place. Post pictures of finished objects or of you giving your time in the finished object thread. Anna will be at Knit Fit at the Ballard Community Center November 12 and 13, 2016.Some combination of Bethany and Anna will be at Madrona in Tacoma, Washington February 16-19, 2017Bethany will be at Stitches West in Santa Clara, California February 24-26, 2017Bethany and Anna will both be at the Emerald City Comicon in Seattle, Washington March 2-5, 2017 Please follow or like us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Periscope. Please join our Ravelry group! Introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out!!

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Episode 94: Of Crochet & Giraffes

Mastering the Knits podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2016 54:48

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 94 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair Crafty Adventures In my Travels Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Thank you to this week's sponsors: Little Skein in the Big Wool & Fair Winds Farm Off the Needles A Dress for Giraffe Mommy Hook: US H/ 5.0mm Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream in Black Currant Colorway and a little white for trim No pattern. Blanket for Giraffe Mommy Hook: US H/ 5.0mm Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream in Black Currant and scraps from a blue/green/purple/white striping Pattern: Hexagon from this tutorial Crochet Dishcloths Hook: I/ 5.5 mm Yarn: Pattern: Used this tutorial to learn how to make a hexagon. Granny Square Candle Cozy Hook: unsure Yarn: Infinite Twist Helix and Cascade 220 Superwash leftovers Pattern: double crochet granny squares Idea from Susan B Anderson in this blog post. Pats Socks Needles: US 1.5/ 2.5 mm Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarning in the Pats Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Riley Rose Shawl Yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime Fingering Base. Color A (light coral is called Seashell). Color B (dark coral is called Reef Coral) and Color C (aqua blue is called Gulf) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Pattern: Riley Rose Shawl Stash Dash Total (so far): 4,537 meters On the Needles Pool Party Socks Yarn: KnitCircus Yarn- Greatest of Ease Base- Gradient Stripes Set in the Pool Party Colorway- exclusive for Splash Pad Party 16 Needles: US 1 & 1.5 (2.25 & 2.5 mm) OMG Heel by Megan Williams- top down Boxy Sweater Needle: US 3/ 3.25mm Yarn: Holiday Yarn Flocksock Pattern: Boxy by Joji Locatelli From the Armchair Dave The Sheep Dog? Written and Photographed by Carrie McKie $10.99 online or in store at The Yarn Sellar in York, ME Really cute book. I encourage you to go check it out! Crafty Adventures Tie dye project with kids! Tulip Tie Dye Products In My Travels I went for the weekend to Old Saybrook, CT with my friends Christine and Ryan. Cute shops and restaurants. Favorite dinner restaurant: Nancy’s Rosemary & Sage. Out favorite breakfast places: Mirsina’s & Paperback Cafe Yarn Shops Saybrook Yarn The Knit Events 12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread New Prizes- will giveaway in August Applicable Mittens by Heather Kinne Plum Deluxe Pumpkin Spice Tea Classy Squid Fiber Co $25 gift card Black Watch Tartan Project Bag from Caithness Craft on Etsy Splash Pad Party See official rules for all of the details Tune in to Episode 91 to hear about all of the amazing prizes from our Sponsors. Golf Tournament is underway! Our first team has finished but there are still lots of prizes up for grabs so keep on knitting. Prizes will be announced in future episodes. I announced prizes for our first team to finish the tournament; more prizes will be announced in Episode 95. We also have a round of Mini Golf going on. Check it out here and enter your FOs in this thread. Tune in to hear if you won a prize in the Splash Pad Party for Instagram or chatting in one of our various chatter threads. I'll announce the rest of the winners in Episode 95. Even though the KAL ends on 7/31 there is still plenty of time for summer knitting. Feel free to continue to use the #splashpadparty16 so others can see your projects. Chat threads will still be open. Be sure to check out our Splash Pad Party Pro Shop Sponsors: Bede Sisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorworks by Debi Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fair Winds Farm Fix-a-Stitch Imagined Landscapes Infinite Twist Kitchen Counter Crafter KnitCircus Knitters Brewing Company Little Skein in the Big Wool Never Not Knitting North Light Fibers Pearl and Plum Stitched by Jessalu Suburban Stitcher Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns Fiber Events Stitch and Pitch Boston 2016 Thursday August 11 at 7:10p $45 per ticket. Purchase online, gets you voucher then you meet up outside Gate K with the group to get your actual ticket for entry. Lisa and I are going. If you’re local you should join us. Fiber Revival Saturday, August 13, 2016 9am to 4pm Spencer Peirce Little Farm on 5 Little’s Lane Newbury, Massachusetts $6 entrance fee ($4 children) to the property Lisa and I will be there and are planning to claim a spot and sit and knit for the day, weather permitting. Hope you’ll join us- let us know in this thread on Ravelry. Indie Untangled Trunk Show October 14, 2016 from 5p-8p at the The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y. New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, 2015 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Contest News & Notes My new design, the Riley Rose pattern is now available. There is a coupon code available for podcast listeners. Tune in for details. If knit and finish by August 6th. Post project page and PM me. Pick one of my patterns free for yourself and a friend of your choice. I pulled a winner of Random Act of Color Wrap Giveaway! Tune in to see if you won. New Contest: Emilia (emilcarv1963 on Ravelry) would like to gift the Phoenix Hat by Sally Cameron to 2 lucky group members. Check out the thread in the Ravelry Group to enter. I am currently accepting sponsor applications for the 2016-2017 Pigskin Party KAL. Click on this link for more details. On a Happy Note I went to see Vertical Horizon’s free concert in the Boston Common with Lisa, and her son and daughter. Really fun night. It was hot but the show was great, forgot how much I loved their music. And we knit! Aila and Will slept over the weekend of the 16-17th so parents can finish some renovation work at their house. Pool day Sat and Sunday! Sunday afternoon went to a cookout at my Nana’s assisted living facility. Knit and listened to the music. Fun! Knitting definitely helped what could have been an otherwise boring function. Aila left Giraffe Mommy- her prized possession- at our house. I came home and found her. Told Kris I’d send lots of photos of GM and me having fun so A would know she was ok. Dinner, showers, reading, made her a tent to sleep in, snuggles, riding the train, going to work. set up her own little office. Went to the craft store and then taught her to crochet so she could make a dress. Aila called Monday night when she got back from a trip with her grandmother, sad about it. Told me all of Giraffe Mommy's favorite things so I’d know. Very sweet. Brought her back on Tuesday. Wednesday night I went to Will and Aila’s track meet where we did a mini birthday celebration for Will before they left for vacation. I gave him the Rhino I had intended for Christmas! Finally scored a sock blank from Andre Sue Knits on Etsy Mom found a photo of a dress she made when she was in her early 20's that she wore to her Bridal Shower. She handed it down to me and its my favorite item of clothing! Was fun to have a photo of her wearing it. Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: Facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

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Winners!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2016 38:55

Natalie’s finished We Need A Little Christmas by Lollipop Yarns Lish’s Reyna Shawl with the beautiful Bohemia Fibers hand dyed yarn This week’s episode is brought you you by… Stash-A Place For Yarn is located on The 600 Block in the Central Arts District of downtown St Pete. Stash is nestled among an eclectic array of boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. It is the place for luxury yarns, classes and connecting with other fiber lovers. Paty Lyon’s will be teaching several classes in Dec. Year end clearance is coming between Christmas and New Year’s both online and in the shop! Check out the website at stashstpete.com. Main Street Gallery is a local art and craft studio and offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses including custom screen printing, vinyl decals, graphic design, t shirts, custom artwork, murals and much more. Main Street Gallery carries products from local artists and crafters including hand knitted items and cigar box guitars. This week’s segments include In our Hands, Masterpieces,Craft with us, Comfort Zone. Natalie was called out on Facebook by Kenny’s Grandma! :) In our hands: (6:53) Alicia Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl- McPhee, with Knit Picks Felici in Highland colorway Natalie: Dream Stripes by Cailliau Berangere in Araucania Ranco Solid in a pink and red color. This is for my husband’s grandma. Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. NOTE: Here is a link to knitting joggless stripes in the round Master Pieces:(12:50) Alicia: Reyna by Noora Laivola with Bohemia Fibers Barefoot Bohemian Sock in Penny for Your Thoughts colorway. A hand dyed yarn from the AMC series of The Walking Dead. Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl- McPhee, with Patons Kroy Socks in Grey Brown Marl Gramps by Tin Can Knits with Lion Brand Wool-Ease in worsted Oxford Grey and Cranberry colorway Entrechat by Lisa Chemery with Cascade 220 Superwash in Lilac. (Inspired by JoseyBug) ZigZagular Socks by Susie White with JoJoLand Melody Superwash Basic Newborn Hat by Jennifer Jackson with Caron Sheep(ish) in Robin Egg colorway Baby Loafers by BebeKnits on Etsy with Caron Sheep(ish) in Robin Egg colorway Natalie: 3 Top down socks with a fish lips kiss heel using lollipop yarns We need a little Christmas, Dancing Dog Dyeworks Twist Sock Ham & Eggs colorway, and one with some Patons Kroy Sock in the Fern Rose Jacquard colorway 2 mismatched hats for my SIL’s twins. I knit a hat but instead of decreasing I just seamed up the top. So cute! A hat for my SIL’s 4 year old that I made up. I knit a hat and put a B on it. Note: Better Than Yarn Citric Acid Soak tutorial. Craft with Us (32:14): ElvesWorkshopalong: A craft along where we are encouraging our listeners to start crafting early for the holidays so they can relax and enjoy the season. Please check out and support these sponsors who have been gracious enough to donate to our Elvesworkshopalong. Comfort Zone:(48:27) Alicia will be closing on her home on Tuesday! She touches on friendships and everyone thawing out and visiting more. Natalie is all about budgets and bullet journals. Check out her new blog at growinguprush.wordpress.com Thank you for joining us for episode 20 of Mastering the Knits.We’d like to thank our sponsors Stash a place for Yarn and Main Street Gallery and also all our SantaSponsors who have donated to the ElvesWorkshopalong. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast and Instragram as Mastering_the_knits_podcast. I am knottyknitter17 and Natalie is barknknit on Twitter, Instragram, and Ravelry.

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Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 27 - Itchy Nose

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2016

As always, show notes can be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk. Come and join the conversation on the Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group board.Stuff and ThingsLara Smoot kindly offered to give away a copy of one of her most recently released patterns, Journey to Atlantis, which was previously an exclusive club pattern on Miss Babs Knitting Tour. It uses around 500m of a worsted weight yarn to make. The winner was drawn at random using random.org and is Entry Number 2, ThisPianoGirl.Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) started on Christmas Day and runs to February 29th 2016. The thread will be locked when I get up and get online on 1st March. The CAL is for anything new and exciting that makes your heart sing after all the responsibilities and hard work of the run up to the end of the year, so it shouldn't be a WIP.Prizes were all kindly donated and are:A project bag from Knit and Stitch Bits..The Wool Barn Alpaca Sock (grey) in the Denim colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.From a generous viewer, who wishes to remain anonymous, The Uncommon Thread, Silky Merino Fingering in the Pern colourway. The yarn is a sock/4ply weight yarn and is comprised of 75% Superwash Merino/25% Mulberry Silk, it weighs 100g and measures 400m.Enter a photo of your FO in the thread before it is locked. One entry per person. You must be a member of the group.Chat is very welcome over in the group.Done and DustedMy project for the #STSICAL was knit using 40% Alpaca/40% Merino/20% Silk from John Arbon that I spun as a worsted 2ply to get a heavy sock/4ply weight yarn. I got 740m from 216g. I made Eyeblink by Heidi Alander. I used 620m, which has left me with 35g/120m of yarn.Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure, using left over Hilltop Cloud BFL/Cashmere/Silk from the Foolproof.Handspun Monster using 110m of Fondant Fibre Falkland Silk, a worsted weight yarn.Purple Kitty using Cascade 220 Superwash.Windward by Heidi Kirrmaier knit from Posh Yarn Miranda Heavy Lace (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere) Barley by TinCanKnits in Cascade 220 Superwash.`Hobbledehoy merino/tencel in the Lagoon colourway was spun as a worsted 2-ply. I got 383m/419yds from 114g/4oz in a fingering/4-ply weight yarn.Nose to the GrindstoneRegia Snowflake Color Socks in the 07709 colourway.Orange Mittens using StarCroft Nash Island Light in the Lobster Bake colourway. I want to add a convertible top as seen in Stonybrook by Wendy Poush.Refraction Shawlette Plus has been frogged and re-started using extra increases and making the "wings" in stocking stitch instead of garter. Uses DyeForYarn Sock BFL Superwash in the Wooden Treasure Chest colourway.Spinning Superwash Merino fibre, from World of Wool, that I dyed using Wilton's Food Dyes, on my new spindle.Crafting Library750 Knitting Stitches: The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible (UK Link) (US Link) Increase, Decrease (UK Link) (US Link)by Judith Durant.Splashed OutJust Ducky Handspun Pierced Heart Spindle made with Lignum tip, Black Ebony whorl, Padauk shaft. Weight: 1.2 oz/34g Length: 11 3/4”Hello Yarn Falkland in the Ghastly Silence colourway.Into The Whirled 50% merino/25% bamboo/25% silk in the 221b colourway.JOMA Yarn Cash-A-Rino (70% Superwash merino/20% cashmere/10% nylon) in the Humingbird colourway. 115g/4oz of fingering/4-ply weight yarn, measuring 371m/406ydsUnwind Yarn Company Journey Sock (80% Superwash merino/20% nylon) in the La Grande Jatte colourway. 100g of fingering/4-ply weight yarn measuring 365m/400yds.Countess Ablaze Lord of Silk DK (75% Falkland merino/25% mulberry silk) in the Nightmare colourway. 100g of DK weight yarn measuring 240m/262yds)

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Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 26 - Merry Christmas Be Self Indulgent

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2015

As always, show notes can be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk. Come and join the conversation on the Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group board.NOTE: For some reason YouTube thinks I broke Community Guidelines with my video so I've embedded the file from another source. If you have a clue what I did wrong, let me know! Stuff and ThingsEmily of the FibreTown Podcast has released a new pattern the Esther Belle Shawl and she has donated a copy of this new pattern to give away to a viewer. The original winner, JamieWalcott contacted me to say that as she had won something from the podcast so recently, I should draw again. This new winner, TESOROSTITCHERY is announced in this episode.Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) starting on Christmas Day and running to February 29th 2016. The thread will be locked when I get up and get online on 1st March. The CAL is for anything new and exciting that makes your heart sing after all the responsibilities and hard work of the run up to the end of the year, so it shouldn't be a WIP.Prizes were all kindly donated and are:A project bag from Knit and Stitch Bits. (The shop is closed until 4th January).The Wool Barn Alpaca Sock (grey) in the Denim colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.From a generous viewer, who wishes to remain anonymous, The Uncommon Thread, Silky Merino Fingering in the Pern colourway. The yarn is a sock/4ply weight yarn and is comprised of 75% Superwash Merino/25% Mulberry Silk, it weighs 100g and measures 400m.Done and DustedPamela Stripes En Haute knit from my own pattern, using Posh Yarn Pamela in the I'll Get You My Pretty, The Door Just Opened For Someone and The Grass is Full of Stars colourway.Nephew's Barley Hat is by TinCanKnits and is knit from Cascade 220 Superwash in an unknown colourway.Nicole C Mendez striped socks, using my usual tailored vanilla sock pattern in Ringel Sockenwolle in the #135 colourway.Desert Vista Dyeworks socks in Viso The Fruits of Summer, a yarn from The Golden Skein club.Rusty Boat Trip Cowl in Artesano Alpaca Silk 4ply in the Creme Caramel colourway.Fondant Fibre Superwash Merino/Cashmere/Nylon in the Life's A Beach colourway. Spun as a chain plied worsted yarn to become a heavy worsted weight yarn giving 133m from 99g.Fondant Fibre Lina Rolags. The rolags were made from Alpaca/Camel/Shetland/Silk and spun as a woollen 3-ply to get a light sport weight yarn weighing 98g and getting 235m.Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham using handspun yarn from Hilltop Cloud. The fibre was BFL/Cashmere/Silk. In total I used 360m of the sock/4ply weight yarn.Nose to the GrindstoneSockhead Hat by Kelly McClure, using left over Hilltop Cloud BFL/Cashmere/Silk from the Foolproof.Regia Snowflake Color Socks in the 07709 colourway.Aisling Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska using Countess Ablaze Lady Lady Persephone Sock in the An Inveterate Dislike of Julia colourway and Count Cashmerino High Twist in the When Daylight Dies colourway. I have run out of yarn!Hobbledehoy Merino Tencel in the Lagoon colourway. It's been spun as a worsted 2-ply and I'm currently plying. I used my new spindle from AaronMakesStuff.PlottingMaking a Hitofude for my Mum using Artesano Alpaca Silk 4ply in the Lily Pad colourway. The bag I showed was from Shop Louleigh.My project for the #STSICAL is going to be knit using 40% Alpaca/40% Merino/20% Silk from John Arbon that I spun as a worsted 2ply to get a heavy sock/4ply weight yarn. I got 740m from 216g. I plan on making either Eyeblink by Heidi Alander or Wintermute by Melanie Berg.Crafting Library2015 Autumn Essentials: Flatland by Katya Frankel. This collection is made up of three accessory patterns; Tangent a pair of sport weight fingerless mitts, Tesseract a bulky weight cowl and Vector a worsted weight hat.Splashed OutAaronMakesStuff Acrylic and Aluminim Support Spindle with a Red Heart Shaft. It weighs 19g and measures 10 1/4".Fondant Fibre Falkland Merino in the Ginko colourway and Kinloch rolags made of Merino/Shetland/Silk.Pigeon Roof Studios 75% BFL/25% Silk in the Verdigris colourway. This is from the Glow Series.I also got Bye Brook Farm 100% Romney Batt from Sarah of FiberTrek ,Woolweb Farm Navajo Churro yarn and Starcroft Fiber Nash Island Light in the Lobster Bake colourway from my friend Debs.Online CommunityLara Smoot has kindly offered to give away a copy of one of her most recently released patterns, Journey to Atlantis, which was previously an exclusive club pattern on Miss Babs Knitting Tour. It uses around 500m of a worsted weight yarn to make. To enter, go to this thread and suggest a good yarn to use for this pattern. I'll draw for the winner of the copy of this pattern when I record Episode 27.Many thanks for the shout outs from podcasters about my Boat Trip Cowl pattern. I'm so delighted that this pattern seems to have been well received and that people are already posting photos of finished objects on Ravelry.

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Twisted Stitches Ep 28: Year One

Twisted Stitches

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2015 78:06

Thanks for joining us for Episode28 of Twisted Stitches, a knitting and spinning podcast for the twisted knitter! WIP ITModerne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne in Madelinetosh Tosh DK (Golden Hickory, Citrus, Lettuce Leaf, Candlewick)Windswept by A Homespun House in Drops Baby Alpaca Silk (Medium Grey)Vanilla Socks in Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso (Franken Zombody)German twisted cast onClairemore Cowlette by Corrina Ferguson in MJ Yarns Silken DK Weight in Glowing Eel (US 6) Field Rib Hat by Scott Sholz in Cascade 220 Superwash (859)FO ShowPrisoner of Azkaban Scarf by Lauren Kent in Cascade 220 (8884 Burgundy) and Patons Classic Wool Worsted (Old Gold)Thuy’s Prisoner of Azkaban ScarfVanilla Socks in Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos (3653 Star Night)Thuy’s Star Night Socks Itty Bitty Bear Cubs by Carolyn Ingram in Sweetgeorgia Speed Demon (Fondant)Thuy’s Itty Bitty Bear Cubsdeer with little antlers hat by tiny owl knitsTiny Sheep! by Anna Hrachovec in Knit Picks PaletteThuy’s Tiny SheepQueuedhopsalots by tiny owl knits Simple Garter Stitch Slippers by handepandeShore Cardigan by Carrie Bostick-HogeTangerine Tights by Mel ClarkTiny Snowmen by Anna HrachovecRetail TherapyAwesome swap package from kristasknits! Knitted Wit Victory DK in Unicorn Farts Black Trillium Fibers Lilt Sock in Anenome Fiber Fetish Designs in 1 Night Stand An Afternoon To Remember Fine Tea and Gifts stitcher markers from Seattle Sky Dyeworks stitch markers from Churchmouse Yarns Rhichard Devrieze from Raging WoolCustom Socks by Kate AtherleyEventsIndie Design Gift-AlongThe Indie Design Gift-A-Long is a 6 week long KAL/CAL of holiday gifts made from patterns designed by a rather extensive list of independent designers. From Thursday, November 19th at 8:00 pm US EST - Friday, November 27, 2015 at 11:59 pm US EST tons of indie designers will be discounting between 5 - 20 of their patterns 25% for this event. Use coupon code: giftalong2015. Pajama Jammy Jam at Purlescence Yarns in Sunnyvale, CA1 Year Podoversary!Future event (Jan 2016) - Rainbow and Unicorns KAL! - stay tuned for more info #rainbowsandunicornskalGiveawayWe are giving away one sock wedge bag from Sew For Ewe in the Walk in the Woods fabric. Please go to our Ravelry group, find the thread for the giveaway, and follow the prompt in the thread. Must be a member of the group and only one entry per person. ReadingThe Wrath and the Dawn by Renee AhdiehDumplin' by Julie MurphyThe Friend Zone by Kristen CallihanWinter by Marissa MeyerWatchingRosemary’s BabyThe Search for General TsoSpectreGreat British Baking Show Happy Thanksgiving!

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Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 25 - Christmas Crafting

Relentless Knitting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2015

As always, show notes can be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk. Come and join the conversation on the Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group board.Stuff and ThingsLouleigh has donated one of her bags for a giveaway. The winner was drawn in Episode 24 but hasn't claimed the prize yet.Emily of the FibreTown Podcast has released a new pattern the Esther Belle Shawl and she has donated a copy of this new pattern to give away to a viewer. The winner is announced in this episode.I've now released my Boat Trip Cowl pattern and there is a coupon code, BOATTRIP, that will get you a £1 discount, if you enter it in the Coupon Code box on the checkout screen. This code will expire at midnight GMT on 30th November 2015. I mention the yarn used Countess Ablaze Lord Kitchener 4ply and Siidegarte Siide-Quirlig, which I got from The Golden Skein.Done and DustedFondant Fibre Fuzzlings in the Gone West colourway. Spun as a semi-worsted 3-ply construction, I got 178m of DK weight yarn.Cute Critter for Christmas was an improvised pattern. It used Sirdar Shaggy Scarf yarn in the 0607 Tan colourway and Hayfield Bonus Chunky in the 0936 Tan colourway. I referenced FreshStitches crochet patterns and Rebecca Danger's Big Book of Knitted Monsters (UK Link)(US Link).Brother's Barley Hat is by TinCanKnits and is knit from Cascade 220 Superwash in the 885 In The Navy colourway.Grandmother's Favorite knit using Pigsah Peaches & Creme Solids in the 5 Eggshell colourway. Also giving some sensitive soap from Corinne T Holistic on ETSY.Nose to the GrindstonePamela Stripes En Haute knit from my own pattern, using Posh Yarn Pamela in the I'll Get You My Pretty, The Door Just Opened For Someone and The Grass is Full of Stars colourway.Fondant Fibre Rolags in the Lina colourway. Rolags are made of alpaca, camel, Shetland and silk. Spun using my Spanish Peacock Bead Whorl spindles.Toddler Tank Top using Rico Baby Classic DK in the 16 Purple colourway. Based on the shaping of Playing Out by Sirdar from Issue 101 of Simply Knitting.Blast From The PastQuynn by Woolly Wormhead knit in Babylonglegs Radiance Aran in the Stingray colourway.PlottingI need to make a monster for my second youngest nephew and a hat for my eldest nephew. Thinking about doing a Self Indulgent Craft A Long starting on Christmas Day. If you have any thoughts about this CAL, post in the episode thread on the Ravelry Board.Splashed OutNicole C Mendez Stripy Gold Sock in #2 colourway.The Wool Barn Silk Sock in Gun Powder.The Wool Barn Alpaca Sock in Denim.The Wool Barn Rustic Sock in Adria.The Knitting Goddess BritSock in The Luggage colourway.Online CommunityThanks for reaching out as you always do!

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Franchise Growth Trends with Susan Beth

Social Geek Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2015 29:00

Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Susan Beth, Operating Partner of NRD Capital. Susan was previously a VP and the Chief Operating Officer of Super Wash, Inc., the nation's largest franchisor of self-serve car washes. Susan is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA), and is a motivational speaker on topics such as: passionate leadership; embracing change; building committed teams, rewarding relationships and dynamic cultures; visionary entrepreneurship; and goal-setting. Susan is the Past Chair of the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Women's Franchise Committee; the co-founder and past Co-Chair of the Chicago Women's Franchise Network; and the past Co-Chair for the Strategic Advisory Board of International Institute for Franchise Education based at Nova Southeastern University. Links: NRD Capital Social Geek Radio on Facebook Deb and Jack on Twitter

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EPISODE 17 - YARN FUMES ARE A REAL THING - KNIT CITY 2015 RECAP WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2015 57:37

Episode 17 - Knit City Recap with Special Guests! Emily - Caterpillar Green Yarn in the Knit City 2015 colour Shorn this Way. I bought the pattern that goes with it too. Addi FlipStix 8 inch in 2.25mm, 2.5mm, and 2.75mm I am liking them but I’m finding them a bit slow. Hat Trick by River City Yarns in the Canucks and Calgary colour ways. 80/20 Superwash merino Nylon 510M Skeins Rylie by HiKoo 50/25/25 Baby Alpaca, Mulberry Silk, Linen sport weight grey cream and pea soup green Signed copy of the Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parks Darning needle penant by Kristanmacintyre K-Rae original If sheep chewed bubble gum 438yds 75/25 wool, nylon Sarah - From Sweet Fiber:- the fab cabin tote. I like to have a new bag for each year of Knit City and for 2015, this was mine.- two skeins of Cashmerino 20 in the Vintage Lace colourway. These are already in use for a test knit for Sylvia McFadden.- two skeins of Cashmerino Worsted. One in Smoke, one in Marshland. Both will be for hats to make winter tolerable.-two skeins of the new Canadian base. One is a beautiful goldenrod colour and the other a berry red, no idea what I’ll do with either.- Merino Big Twist in Spanish Coin for a cushy cowl. Pattern to be determined. - some glow in the dark jelly stitch markers. No more losing stitch markers under the couch! From Valley Yarn:- some Tosh Merino Light - one skein of Great Grey Owl and one in Heartbeat. Both neutrals that will be used in the future to temper some of the wild goodies in my stash.- Hedgehog Fibres’ Twist Sock in the elusive Teacup colourway. I’ve wanted it for so long; I’m thrilled to have it!-other miscellaneous items for the knitterly advent calendar with Jocelyn. From the Knit City merch booth:- the newly designed project bag- the Caterpillargreen custom colourway. From the UandIKnit’s booth:- two skeins of Julie Asselin’s squooshy Fino base in Birch and Riverbed (one each). So dreamy together, they will soon become a shawl. Pattern to be determined. From Caterpillargreen yarns:- The new Fade to Black colourway and the Get Happy! pattern by Kate Atherley. Looking forward to knitting this combo! From Kristan MacIntyre:- a beautiful shawl pin. It looks like an island. I love it so. an assortment of other items for Jocelyn’s knitterly advent calendar that need to be kept on the QT. Karla - Sapphire Label Fingering Weight 75% Superwash Merino Wool 25% Nylon 100g/423m Colour : psychedelic Onyx by Stitch Please www.stitchesbeslippin.com These are into half skeins and are dyed identically so you get exact stripes up your sock. I’ll use my Sock Architecture and Custom Socks Book to knit these up. Three skeins of Sweet Fiber in Cashmerino Worsted 183m/115g 80% superwash merino 10% cashmere and 10%nylon in colour Luna. These will be used to knit Sylvia Bo Bilvia’s Fossil & Bone Shawl. Caterpillar Green Yarn in the Knit City 2015 colour Shorn this Way. I bought the pattern that goes with it but don’t much like it so I’ll be pulling out a stitch dictionary and see what I can do for each stripe. Antler shed stitch markers from Caitlin Ffrench of thesesecrets.com Small Knit City project bag. Crochet Hook necklace by Kristan MacIntyre Tea Towels from Danica Studio. I’ll make project bags out of these. Jocelyn - Aquitaine cardigan pattern by Holli Yeoh Bradway Shawl Pattern by Shannon Cooke The Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parkes which she signed with a lovely and personalized inscription Knit City project bag Knit City custom colourway Shorn This Way dyed by Caterpillargreen Yarns, these sold out in 3 minutes on Saturday morning which totally made the 75 minute wait in line before the PNE opened totally worth it! Two skeins of the new base from Sweet Fiber called Canadian, the dark grey skein will be a hat for my husband (he lost the first one I made him and he’s been begging for another) and the pumpkin orange skein will be a companion hat for myself (but don’t tell my husband, he hates matchy matchy stuff like that and I’m going to make them different enough that he won’t notice….I hope) Three skeins of Sweet Fiber Merino Twist DK in the Tea Leaves colourway to go with the three that I bought last year. My plan is to use them for the Mezcal Cardigan by Thea Coleman. The Cabin Tote Bag from the Sweet Fiber booth One skein of Julie Asselin’s Fino base, same as one of Sarah’s but I can’t remember the name, she’ll know Kristan MacIntyre’s Stacking Rings/Stitch Markers set made of sterling silver and a little bobble of gold on one of the rings. They were my major purchase this year and I’m absolutely smitten with them. So much so that when I took the picture of my “Knit City 2015 Haul” I forgot to include the rings because I haven’t taken them off since I bought them! Also, I snagged a few special but secret items for my Ewe and Me Swap partner, she knows who she is and will probably have received the package by the time we record the podcast but I have to keep a few things close to my chest ;)

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Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 19 - Tonnes of Fluff

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2015

Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.Stuff and ThingsThe Crafting With Colour KAL is proceeding well. Finished Objects should be posted in this FO Thread (please no chat there). Please also read all the rules carefully before posting to make sure your project fits the rules.If you want to chat about the KAL, please come and join the friendly thread here.The KAL finishes on 31st August 2015, so still plenty of time to enter.Starting on 1st September, I'll be hosting a spin a long. It's going to be a simple and straight forward SAL, using a minimum of 100g or 3.5oz of fibre and spinning at least 100yds/91m. The SAL will finish on 30th September and there will be two prizes:The first prize that will be drawn was kindly donated by Deb of Fondant Fibre, which I showed a few months ago. It's a set of blending roving made from Shetland/Merino/Bamboo. The set is in 6 colours and weighs 150g in total. The set is called Harlequin Bites.This second prize was very kindly donated by Sara of Sara's Texture Crafts. This is two matching 50g batts of merino in the Porto colourway.I'll open a chat thread for this SAL when this episode goes live and the FO Thread after the start date. Please don't start before 1st September, no WIPs are allowed. It would be even better if you pulled from stash!Done and DustedHoli Party by Joji Locatelli using Noro Iro in colourway 69.World of Wool Superwash hand dyed in the oven using Wilton's Cake Decorating Gels - Set of 8 Food Colour Pastes and white vinegar.SpunRightRound Rambouillet in the Circus colourway. It's a worsted spun 2ply aimed at obtaining a barber pole appearance. It turned out to be a heavy fingering weight yarn measuring 363m.Fondant Fibre Organic Merino Silk and Baby Llama in the Beach Huts colourway. It's a worsted spun 3ply in the worsted weight, amounting to 136m.Nose to the GrindstoneBotany Lace Hitofude using Araucania Botany Lace in the 2118 colourway, bought from Stash Fine Yarns (they have 35% off all yarns including those on sale). The project bag was from Lowland Originals.Nuvem by Martina Behm in Wollmeise Lace-Garn in the Cu colorway. The project bag was from MinaMakes of The Knitting Expat Podcast.Yarn Geek Fibers BFL in the Iron Man II colourway. I am using a Neal Brand spindle in Black Palm and Ivorywood.Into The Whirled 85% Polwarth/25% Silk in the Captain Tightpants colourway. I am using two Spanish Peacock Bead Whorl spindles.Splashed OutKnitty and Color Superwash Targhee in the Early Fall colourway. I have 4oz.Sara's Texture Crafts Polwarth fibre in the Final Frontier colourway and 70% BFL/30% Silk fibre in the Fangorn colourway. Sara also kindly sent me some Mint Choc merino silk batts to try.HilltopCloud Gradient Packs in the Conch and Cabbage Leaf options. Conch is comprised of 50% Merino/25% Shetland/12% Silk/12% Baby Alpaca. Cabbage Leaf is comprised of 55% Merino/30% Corriedale/15% Bamboo. Each pack weighs 140g and is made of 9 colours of blended fibre.Apple Rose Fibers Undyed Cormo Top (4oz). I talk about the #spin15aday instagram spin-a-long where people are spinning 15 minutes a day. BaaBonnyBelle sent me some Cormo locks.OnTheRound Signature Sock in the Silver Lining Tweed colourway. It's a 4ply/fingering weight yarn made of 80% Merino and 20% Nylon and it measures 375m/410yds.Posh Yarn Fenella Sock in the Let's Be Up and Doing colourway. It's a 4ply/fingering weight yarn made of 75% Merino and 25% Cashmere and it measures 355m/388yds.Online CommunityThank you to the purchasers of my destashed yarn. There's still more and if you see something you like that isn't listed in the Trade/Sell category, you can always ask, I might let it go if you really want it.

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Episode 14 - "I Remember When.........."

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2015

Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.Stuff and ThingsSusan Ashcroft is donating all the proceeds of sales from her patterns this week until Friday 1st May 2015 to aid people affected by the earthquake in Nepal. There is a thread on her group where people are gifting patterns to others and asking that they in turn donate one too. I decided to give away individual patterns to 3 people. Go to this thread for information and to enter. Giveaway will close on Friday morning around 0900 BST.I show my "That Nice Stitch" Cowl and my Quaker Yarn Stretcher shawl.The Golden Skein prize came in the post after the last episode. It was based on this photo I took last Summer of one of the many butterflies that flocked to our buddleia bush in a bumper season.Thanks to everyone who voted for my photo to win the contest to be used as inspiration for the dyers for the Spring Club. Yarns are:Top Yarn: Siidegarte Siide Quirlig in Butterfly (110g - 70% silk/30% seacell - 480yds/440m)Middle Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarns Saturated Sock Self Striping in Peacocks Revenge (100g - 75% Superwash merino/25% nylon - 463yds/423m)Bottom Yarn: The Knitting Goddess 4ply BritSock in Golden Wings Flutter By (100g - 40% British Blue Faced Leicester/20% British Wensleydale/20% British alpaca/20% nylon - 437yds/400m)I refer to Joy of The Knitting Goddess' blog post on how she chose her colourway for this yarn. There are also a few skeins left over of each of the yarns that can be bought from The Golden Skein.Done and DustedMama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker in Manos del Uruguay Maxima in the 7164 colourway. I mention the Dark Matter Knits Podcast.Moab Shawl by verybusymonkey in light fingering weight handspun. The fibre was Slinky (70% BFL/30% Silk) in the Jewels colourway from Picperfic's Fluff-n-Stuff. Using Chart B.Socks Reincarnated in FO and Dye's 4ply Superwash Merino in the Death colourway. The FO and Dye Podcast are doing a Sock KAL.Dissent by Lisa Mutch in Countess Ablaze Tia Merino in Rejected the Name Caesar and Countess Ablaze Count Cashmerino High Twist in Grey Skies in Manchester. This is part of the Northbound Knitting KAL being run by the Caffeinated Knitting Podcast.Delayed Departure by Mina Philipp of The Knitting Expat Podcast, in King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK in 521 Navy.Countess Ablaze Baby Llama Silk is a semi-woolen 3ply spun from the fold, I got 102m of worsted weight from 94g.Chloe is a Time Traveller using Time Traveller Fuzzlings and Chloe Rolags both from Fondant Fibre to make a 2ply barber pole yarn. I got 195g of an aran weight yarn, with a length of 223m.Nose to the GrindstoneToddler Blanket for my niece is improvised in treble crochet (UK)/double crochet (US) in Rico Baby Classic DK in 038 Powder, 040 Dusky Pink, 041 Mauve, 032 Anthracite and 016 Purple.Incentive by Hanna Maciejewska in The Knitting Goddess DK Superwash Merino & Nylon in Walnut. This was kept in my project bag from Fondant Fibre.ToolboxSpanish Peacock Supported Spindle Plying StandOnline CommunityThanks for the people who used my Amazon and Craftsy affiliate links over the last Quarter, and the direct donation made, as the income helped pay for postage for the Random Rummage CAL and future giveaways.The giveaway for Lanitium Ex Machina can be found on the Ravelry Group, on this thread. The giveaway will end on Thursday 14th May, 2015 at midnight. Answer with your favourite colourway, and a random number generator will be used to determine the winner. You must be a member of the group to win, and only one entry per person is allowed.

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Episode 44: Chucking Ninja Stars (Or Laura and Jen Read and Knit)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2015 68:32

Catching Up: (0:21) Laura saw Gravity and really enjoyed it. She's adjusting to the new bosses at work. She managed to bruise a rib, which is painful. She's still prepping for Stitches. She released the latest installment for the Mean Girls Yarn Club, based on Moriarty from Elementary. She's been watching Agent Carter, Downton Abbey, and Season 7.2 of Doctor Who. We both gush a bit about Agent Carter. And she's going to see Wicked with her mom soon. Jen has been spinning some BFL she got from Threewatersfarm in the colorway Cherries and Chilis. She saw The Theory of Everything, Birdman, and The Imitation Game and loved both of them. She's working on a Firefly cross stitch sampler from Watty's Wall Stuff. And she has a new baby niece, which is really exciting! We mention this video by Chris Hadfield about How you Cry in Space. Also Odyssey Magazine. In the Knitting Bag: (18:47) Laura is working on her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs. She’s making it out of Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. And she is working on Quinty by Bernadette Ambergen out of DizzyBlonde Studios Sock. Jen is working on her Customfit tunic top out of Cascade Heritage in Deep Plum; she is on the front. She's working on her Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash in Charcoal, Silver Grey, Turtle, Winter White, and Shire. The knitting is done, but she has a bit of finishing work to do. And she is working on the blanket inspired by the Baby Yours Sweater by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, out of Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in an off-white (the sweater is done). She finished the first sock out of the FabFunkyFibres 15 Coloured Rainbow self-striping yarn and she is working on the second sock. She did the thumb joint tophat heel from Lara Neel (you can find an explanation in the Fork in the Road Socks. She's working on premie hats. And she's knitting on her Stitches West homework. Finished Objects: (28:49) Laura started and finished a hat for Halos of Hope of her own design out of some Berroco Vintage and Knitpicks Brava. She used a lot of mixed textures. She also finished her Berry Slipped Stitch Hat for Halos of Hope. Jen hasn't finished anything. Devil's Tower (31:31) Laura has put away her Night Blooming Shawlette for the Sunnydale Yarn Club KAL out of Sunnydale Yarn Club color “My Boyfriend is a Demon Robot” until she has time to block it. Jen is pulling out several projects to do that last bit of finishing before Stitches West, including her Leah’s Lovely Cardigan, her Leftie shawls, and her Hitchhiker. And she worked a little bit on the sleeves for her Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig out of Fibre Company Organik in Highlands. Frog Pond: (34:15) Laura has no frog pond because she's actually reading her patterns. Jen forgot to do an decrease in the front of her tunic, because the book she was reading while knitting was interesting. On Deck: (36:02) Laura's next project is Ink by Hanna Maciejewska. She also wants to make the Quilted Lace Ascot by Pam Powers, Death Star by Patricia Castillo, Swirl Hat, Loie, the Crochet Fan Shawl by Valerie Martin, and Art Déco and Dreambird by Nadita Swings, and the the Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, and the Sea Glass and Stone Cowl. Jen wants to make the Hitofude Cardigan, she wants to change her Joshua Tree Cardigan, and something for her friend's new baby. Knit Culture: (40:54) We review Kung Fu Knits by Elizabeth Green Musselman, illustrated by Ben Bender, published by Cooperative Press. It retails for 9.95 pdf only and 15.95 for print and pdf. We both love this book and think it's really creative and cute. We love the illustrations and the patterns are really creative and it's a great story in the book. Geek Culture: (48:27) Inspired by this article on Comicbook.com, we discuss recurring Whedon tropes in Agents of Shield, Buffy, and Firefly. Events: (1:04:44) Stitches West is February 19-22 and both Jen and Laura will be there. Laura is vending in booth 924 and Jen will be taking a ton of classes, but come say hi! The LA County Yarn Crawl will be March 26th through 29th. Vogue Knitting LIVE! is at the Pasadena Convention Center on April 17-19. Laura may take some classes and Jen may go to the marketplace.

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Episode 43: Canada or Australia? (Or Laura and Jen Are Excited and Scared)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2015 51:18

Catching Up: (0:25) Jen saw Birdman and she really enjoyed it. She really liked the film and thought the way it was shot was really impressive. She finally caught up on Agents of SHIELD and she really likes the direction it's going, but doesn't like that they killed off on of her favorite characters. And she LOVES Agent Carter. She is really jealous of her friend's cool new yarn bowl that her dad made her out of a salad bowl. Laura has a new boss at work and it's a bit of adjustment. Her stepdaughter and stepgranddaughter came to visit and they saw Into the Woods and they really liked it. She's been dyeing a lot in preparation for Stitches West. And the first installment of Sunnydale Yarn Club Patrol 3 shipped, inspired by "The Wish". In the Knitting Bag: (13:18) Jen is working her Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash in Charcoal, Silver Grey, Turtle, Winter White, and Shire. She has to do the finishing on it. She is also working on her Customfit tunic top out of Cascade Heritage in Deep Plum. And she is working on her Baby Yours Sweater by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, out of Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in an off-white. Laura worked on her Slipped Stitch Hat for Halos of Hope out of three colors of Berroco Vintage. She finished the knitting on her Night Blooming Shawlette for the Sunnydale Yarn Club KAL out of Sunnydale Yarn Club color “My Boyfriend is a Demon Robot”. She just needs to block it. Finished Objects: (16:50) Jen forgot that she already talked about her cowl last episode. Devil's Tower: (17:57) Laura pulled out her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs. She's making it out of Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. Frog Pond: (19:45) Jen had some troubles with her swift. It broke and she needs a new one. On Deck: (23:15) Jen: Playful Stripes Cardigan, Hitofude Cardigan, she wants to change her Joshua Tree Cardigan, and the Southern Skies to go with her Celestarium. She wants to do some serious lace. Laura: Quinty by Bernadette Ambergen, the Death Star by Patricia Castillo, Swirl Hat, Loie, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska, the Crochet Fan Shawl by Valerie Martin, and Art Déco and Dreambird by Nadita Swings, and the the Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, and the Sea Glass and Stone Cowl. We mention the Lacy Knitters Guild. Knit Culture: (30:20) We announce the final winner of the stashdown. Congratulations MrsZuvers! Since the stashdown is over, you win YARN! We talk about how we personally did on the stashdown and our goals for 2015. We both want to concentrate on uncharted waters of our lives--trying new things and focusing on new goals. And we want to encourage you all to do the same. We started a thread in the Ravelry group. Laura wants to work on larger projects, be more of a social knitter, and grow Dizzy Blonde. Jen wants to spin more and design more and be a better designer and work on her running and her music. We mention the site Knitmeter.com and Forbidden Woolery. Geek Culture: (42:25) Edward James Olmos will be joining the Agents of SHIELD cast, which is awesome. And we point to this poll to vote for your favorite Doctor Who episodes. We want to hear about your favorite Who episodes. Events: (44:43) Stitches West is February 19-22 and both Jen and Laura will be there. Laura is vending in booth 924 and Jen will be taking a ton of classes, but come say hi! The LA County Yarn Crawl will be March 26th through 29th. Vogue Knitting LIVE! is at the Pasadena Convention Center on April 17-19. Laura may take some classes and Jen may go to the marketplace. We mention Lisa Souza.

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Episode 42: Knit for Zen (Or Tammy Burke Wears Purple Everywhere)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2015 68:58

Catching Up: (0:43) Laura finally saw Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and liked it. She also watched The Red Tent mini-series on Lifetime, which starred Morena Baccarin as Rachel. She's been dyeing yarn for Stitches West--she has several new colorways. When she did her Christmas shopping, she used Amazon Smile to get some extra money donated to Halos of Hope. She went to Disneyland and love the holiday-themed "Jingle Cruise". Her father-in-law died, which made the holiday season a little less happy. Jen went and visited her family for Christmas and saw all the babies. And she had a lot of fun shopping for presents. She's been working on music stuff. Her day job is still crazy. She plans to do some cleaning in her stash. As promised, some clips of Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton: Sparkley! In the Knitting Bag: (8:45) Laura is working on her Night Blooming Shawlette for the Sunnydale Yarn Club KAL out of Sunnydale Yarn Club color "My Boyfriend is a Demon Robot". And she's working on a Berry Slipped Stitch Hat for Halos of Hope out of Berroco Vintage. Jen is working on Customfit tunic top out of Cascade Heritage in Deep Plum. And she’s been working on her Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash in Charcoal, Silver Grey, Turtle, Winter White, and Shire. She started her Rockefeller for Ron out of Twist Yarns Heavenly in Fog and Navy. She is doing German short rows instead of wrap and turn. She started the Baby Yours Sweater by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, out of Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in an off-white. Finished Objects: (13:58) Laura finished the Knitted Scale Mail Gloves in an Iron Man theme by CraftyMutt out of Brown Sheep Wool. She crocheted the repulsors out of gray and white Knitpicks Brava. She also finished the Owl Mittens for her friend’s daughter in pink Knitpicks Brava sport weight. And she finished an Openwork Crochet Hat for her mom out of Knitpicks Brava Worsted in Paprika. Jen finished her project for her guild’s knitalong, a cardigan inspired by the VESSST by Bebe Thomas. It's made of Malabrigo Arroyo. She also finished The Age of Brass and Steam by Orange Flower Yarn out of Feederbrook Farms Entropy in the colorways Nebula and Paradox. And she finished a cowl out of some bulky alpaca from a local yarn store, Twist, Yarns of Intrigue in Blueberry and Grey. Devil's Tower: (21:22) Laura set aside her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs to work on last minute Christmas knitting. Jen worked for a tiny bit on her Watership Down KAL Shawl out of Unique Sheep Selene. Frog Pond: (23:13) Laura missed some increases in her Nightblooming Shawlette so she had to rip. Jen has been lucky, but she hasn't knit anything too taxing. We mention the Laminaria Shawl. On Deck: (26:20) Laura: Quinty by Bernadette Ambergen, the Death Star by Patricia Castillo, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska, the Crochet Fan Shawl by Valerie Martin, and Art Déco and Dreambird by Nadita Swings, and the the Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, and the Sea Glass and Stone Cowl. Jen: Playful Stripes Cardigan, Hitofude Cardigan, she wants to change her Joshua Tree Cardigan, and the Southern Skies to go with her Celestarium. Knit Culture: (30:55) We talk Stashdown. We have a great interview with Tammy Burke, also known as wearingpurple. And we talk a bit about the Definitive Ranking of Willow's Sweaters on Buffy. We also mention Tom and Lorenzo's Mad Style recaps. Geek Culture: (1:03:24) We have two cool articles: We emailed a wrench to space with 3D printing and this neuron dress is amazing. Events: (1:05:32) Stitches West is February 19-22 and both Jen and Laura will be there. Laura is vending in booth 924 and Jen will be taking a ton of classes, but come say hi! The LA County Yarn Crawl will be March 26th through 29th. Vogue Knitting LIVE! is at the Pasadena Convention Center on April 17-19. Laura may take some classes and Jen may go to the marketplace.

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Episode 41: Intarsians are People Too! (Or Laura and Jen have lots of Turkey)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2015 68:27

Catching Up: (0:26) Jen had three Thanksgivings and met her niece. She took a trip to the Huntington and it was pouring rain. But the Yarnover Truck was there! She also bought recipe dice. She also bought a new guitar at a Black Friday sale. And she's been working a ton of overtime. She also has been listening to a lot of the Thrilling Adventure Hour Podcast. Laura had a game day for Thanksgiving. She saw Mockingjay and she liked it. She also mainlined Outlander and can't wait for more. We also talk a little bit about the historical accuracy of the costuming. Mei Mei had a little adventure, but she is fine. And she's been dyeing yarn for various clubs and stores. She got caught up on accounting and filing. And she's heading out for some Disney time soon. In the Knitting Bag: (17:30) Jen is working on her sweater for her guild’s knitalong. It’s a cardigan inspired by the VESSST by Bebe Thomas (which was designed specifically for the KAL) and is using a Customfit pattern. She’s making it out of Malabrigo Arroyo in a purple with pink and natural accents. She's also working on her Customfit Tunic Top out of Cascade Heritage in Deep Plum. And she's been working on her Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash. Laura is also working on Knitted Scale Mail Gloves in an Iron Man theme by CraftyMutt for her granddaughter’s father out of Brown Sheep Worsted in the Red Fox colorway. She's crocheting a pair of Owl Mittens for her friend’s daughter in pink Knitpicks Brava sport weight for her friend's daughter. She's working on her Night Blooming Shawlette for the Sunnydale Yarn Club KAL. She's also working on her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs out of reclaimed Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. She’s on the applied edging (still). Finished Objects: (25:25) Jen and Laura haven't finished anything. Devil's Tower: (28:05) Jen is saying her Rainbow socks are officially with the aliens. Laura is working on some hats for Christmas presents so she's not working much on her Yggdrasil and it may find it's way into the Devil's Tower. Frog Pond: (30:02) Jen frogged her VESSST sweater because she didn't like the stripe placement when she was first starting. Laura had some gauge issues on the owl mitts and she wasn't sure the correct size as well, so she's ripped out several times. We ask about the "rules of crochet". She also had some issues with scale placement on her scale mail mitts. On Deck: (34:55) Jen will make a layette based on the Baby Yours Sweater. She will make a Playful Stripes Cardigan by Alana Dakos, the Hitofude Cardigan, and a Rockefeller for Ron. She also wants to change her Joshua Tree Cardigan. Laura has a long list: Quinty by Bernadette Ambergen, the Death Star by Patricia Castillo, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska, the Crochet Fan Shawl by Valerie Martin, and Art Déco and Dreambird by Nadita Swings, and the the Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, and the Sea Glass and Stone Cowl. We also mention Leadlight. We mention Never Not Knitting and Hollywood Knitter. Knit Culture: (43:15) We talk about the November theme and announce the winner. Congratulations Knitgirlwalking! You win a copy of History on Two Needles by Annie Modesitt (who donated the copy)! We also review Mystic Shawls by Anna Dalvi, which was given to us for review by Cooperative Press. We LOVE this book. Go buy it! We mention Laminaria. Geek Culture: (55:16) We talk about cool geek gifts. Doctor Who Converse Star Trek onesie Harley Quinn Hoodie Avatar the Last Airbender/Legend of Korra Periodic Table Double Helix Necklace A Beautiful Science Book Space Lollipops Star Wars AT-AT Lawn Ornament Weeping Angel Tree Topper Star Trek dog collar Big Bang Theory Clue Lab Cocktail Set Events: (1:02:30) Stitches West is February 19-22 and both Jen and Laura will be there. Laura is vending and Jen will be taking a ton of classes, but come say hi! The LA County Yarn Crawl will be March 26th through 29th. Vogue Knitting LIVE! is at the Pasadena Convention Center on April 17-19. Laura may take some classes and Jen may go to the marketplace.

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Episode 40: GrrYaaarn (Or Jen and Laura Can't Remember Names)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2014 67:54

Catching Up: (0:32) Laura is happy to announce that her health is just fine. She tried to get into Gotham but she couldn't get into it. Jen was in the same boat with regards to the show. She's been dying a bunch. And she's looking forward to the holidays and spending time with family. Jen has been working a lot. She saw some movies: Big Hero 6, Snowpiercer, and Ouija. And she has a new pattern available for sale: Cradle Will Rock Shawlette. Also, we were on Yarn Thing (Marly Bird's Podcast) and it was great. You can listen to our episode! In the Knitting Bag: (9:14) Laura is working on her Knitted Scale Mail Gloves in an Iron Man theme by CraftyMutt for her granddaughter’s father out of Brown Sheep Worsted in the Red Fox colorway. She has one done. She is going to crochet the repulsors in Knitpicks Brava Worsted in grey and white. She's also working on crocheted Owl Mittens for her friend’s daughter in pink Knitpicks Brava sport weight. They're for her friend's daughter. She's going to add an edging. She's also working on her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs, out of Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. She really likes the pattern but she has to work on it in small pieces because it's huge. Jen is working on a sweater for her guild's knitalong. It's a cardigan inspired by the VESSST by Bebe Thomas (which was designed specifically for the KAL) and is using a Customfit pattern. She's making it out of Malabrigo Arroyo in a purple with pink and natural accents. She's also working on her Customfit Tunic Top out of Cascade Heritage in Deep Plum. It's a lot of knitting at a really small gauge so it's slow going. Finished Objects: (19:17) Laura finished her husband's Motoring Madness mittens by Audrey Nicklin from the book Lit Knits out of a custom-dyed yarn she made. She wants to take the same cable pattern and make a hat and some mitts for herself out of the leftover yarn. Jen finished a lot. She finished her Mustachioed blanket by Christina Behnke from 60 Quick Baby Blankets. She made it out of Cascade 128 Superwash. She also finished her Heirloom Layette Set by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence out of Cascade Heritage in Snow. She finished the sweater and the hat and they knit up really quickly. And she just made up her own edging for the blanket. And she finished her Playful Stripes Cardigan by Alana Dakos. We mention Celestarium. Devil's Tower: (24:10) Laura needs to block the Motoring Madness Mitts (and several others including the Down the Garden Path Shawl and her Sectumsemptra Socks) and she decided to keep working on Yggdrasil because the corners of the edging is interesting. Jen pulled out her Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig from Coastal Knits. She did a little work on the sleeves. She's making it out of Fibre Company Organik. Frog Pond: (27:25) Laura had some trouble with her Scale Mail Mitts, getting the placement of the scales so she was happy with it. Jen ripped out her initial attempt at her VESSST because she didn't like where she put the stripes. On Deck: (30:07) Laura will make the Night Blooming Shawlette for the Sunnydale Yarn Club KAL. She also has on the list Quinty by Bernadette Ambergen, the Death Star by Patricia Castillo, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska, the Crochet Fan Shawl by Valerie Martin, and Art Déco and Dreambird by Nadita Swings, and the the Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig. Jen will make a layette based on the Baby Yours Sweater. She will make a second Playful Stripes Cardigan, the Hitofude Cardigan, and a Rockefeller for Ron. Knit Culture: (38:44) We check in on the Stashdown. December's Theme is "A Gift for Myself" so post your FOs in the the thread. We talk about knitting bags: Namaste, Slipped Stitch Studios, Atenti Bags, Jordana Paige, and Erin Lane Bags. Geek Culture: (51:55) We landed on a comet, which is awesome! And we think these bike paths are gorgeous and amazing! Events: (58:05) Stitches West is February 19-22 and both Jen and Laura will be there. Laura is vending and Jen will be taking a ton of classes, but come say hi! Vogue Knitting LIVE! is at the Pasadena Convention Center on April 17-19. Laura may take some classes and Jen may go to the marketplace.

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Episode 10 - An Episode of Many Hats

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2014

Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.Stuff and ThingsRandom Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open. Closes on 31st January 2015.I'm wearing a Cool Clavicle Cover by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies.Done and DustedBarley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 SuperwashAlternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft in Fuschia and PetalSimple Sport Weight Hat in Posh Yarn Martha Sport in 5 a.m. (I talk about my Long & Winding Row Cowl by Susan Ashcroft)Quaker Yarn Stretcher Boomerang by Susan Ashcroft in Noro Silk Garden Sock in the S321 colourway.Sock Yarn Squares by Shannon Geddes (I mention Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off)Nose to the GrindstoneVanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison. (Stored in a project bag by KnitterBag)Dotted Rays by Stephen West in DyeForYarn Merino/Silk Fingering in Bloodbath. You can get this yarn now at DyeForWool. Saw Kristen's on Skein Podcast.Countess Ablaze Baby Llama/Tussah SilkArtist's Palette Merino Tencel in Loose Change (in a bag by Fondant Fibre)PlottingCountess Ablaze Merino & Tussah Silk in Let Us Add One Extra Night To Life.Need recommendations for good thrummed mittens patterns.Splashed OutAbsolute Wonder Fru's Rainbow Crush Medium Wedge Bag. I mention the Rainbows Medium Wedge Bag. (sold to raise funds for Wendy of the SassyPantsKnitter Podcast who has recently undergone treatment for Hairy Cell Leukemia)Countess Ablaze Tia Merino in Frenzy. I talk about Knit Me by Louise Zass-Bangham.Northbound Knitting Superwash Merino Fingering in Flotsam (bought from Meadow Yarn)Posh Yarn Agnes Sock in I Like People Who Smile When It's Raining.Online CommunityWhat Have You Made thread on the Ravelry boards, come and share your projects.

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Episode 9 - An Episode of Unpronounceable Names

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2014

Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.Stuff and ThingsRandom Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open.Never Shall Meet Winners are announced.Done and DustedSocks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484. I mention #operationsockdrawer, The Knitmore Girls Podcast and Susan B Anderson's Podcast.Sierra Sunset Cowl by by Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich in Artisan Yarns Silk DK. The buttons were from The Button Lady bought at a show.Cosy Colourblock Shawl by Sarah Knight (Crafts from the Cwtch) in Scheepjes Stonewashed XLNose to the GrindstoneSock Yarn Square by Shannon GeddesVanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison.John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel GreyMaren Cardigan by Ragga Eiriksdottir from Top Down Icelandic Sweater on Craftsy (affiliate link). Using ChiaoGoo TWIST Red Lace Interchangeable Needles and SPIN cables.PlottingFlamboyan by Stephen West using Posh Yarn Martha Sock in Ladies Don't Whistle and And Don't You Come Back No More for The Fabulous Posh Variegated C/W/KAL.Barley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 SuperwashSplashed OutKettle Yarn Co Twist in Old Smoke and Glacier and Islington in Blighty.Knit Pick Felici in Afternoon from Great British Yarns.Eden Cottage Millburn 4ply in Night SkyOnline CommunityUpdated the Recommended Podcast and Blog thread after chatting to Tish of Southern Girl Knits.

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Episode 39: Skewing Manly (or Laura and Jen Have Too Many Relatives)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2014 66:46

Thank you to Knitwhisperer for their kind donation. Catching Up: (0:47) Jen saw Saint Vincent, The Book of Life, and Interstellar. She enjoyed them all. The acting is great in Saint Vincent; Book of Life is beautiful, and she definitely thinks Interstellar is definitely worth seeing, but she wasn't wild about the ending. She's been reading Game of Thrones and really liking it. They celebrated a big birthday for Ron with a really nice party and her parents came to visit. She's been spinning up her Knitpicks Wool of the Andes roving. She's trying to make a 2-ply fingering. And she went to WeFF. She had a lot of fun and won a ton a stuff in the door prize drawings and bought some really nice roving from Morro Fleece Works and RedFish DyeWorks and buttons. Laura was a vendor at WEFF and had a good day. She split her booth with Kamalei's Naturals. She bought some yarn from RedFish. She went to Disneyland with her brother and his kids. She's been watching Buffy Season 3 to prepare for the Sunnydale Yarn Club. She also finished the first half of Season 7 of Doctor Who. She's been dying a lot and trying to keep her mind off of some health concerns that are most likely nothing, but that are causing some stress. We mention Forbidden Woolery. In the Knitting Bag: (20:05) Jen has been still working on her Heirloom Layette Set by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence out of Cascade Heritage in Snow. She has not yet heard back from Knitpicks, so she will create her own edging. And she is working on the sweater instead. She's working on her plain socks out of FabFunkyFibres 15 Coloured Rainbow self-striping yarn. She started The Age of Brass and Steam by Orange Flower Yarn out of Feederbrook Farms Entropy in the colorways Nebula and Paradox--she is going to do a gradual transition between the two. She also started a plain Customfit pullover using Cascade Heritage in Deep Plum. She is doing a close-fit, 3/4 length sleeve in tunic length, with a scoop neck and seed stitch border. And finally she started the Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash. She thinks the porcupines look more like hedgehogs. Laura is working on the Motoring Madness mittens by Audrey Nicklin for her husband out of custom-dyed Dizzy Blonde DK. She is also working on Knitted Scale Mail Gloves in an Iron Man theme by CraftyMutt for her granddaughter's father. She is doing them out of Brown Sheep Worsted in the Red Fox colorway. She decided to crochet the repulsors and applique them on, instead of doing intarsia. And she continues to work on her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs out of reclaimed Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. She's on the applied edging and it's a lot of knitting. We mention Sock Architecture by Lara Neel. Finished Objects: (28:15) Jen finished her Chickadee Cardigan by Ysolda Teague from Little Red in the City out of Quince and Co. Chickadee in Rosa Rugosa, Slate, Egret, and Lichen. She just needs to put buttons on it, but she loves it so much she's been wearing it without buttons. The sleeves are little short for her taste, but just because she likes really long sleeves. Laura finished a hat for Halos of Hope out of Knitpicks Brava Worsted in orange, lavender, and some neutral greys and browns. PM or email Laura if you're local and have hats for Halos; she is willing to send them. Devil's Tower (31:43) Jen has been working on finishing (weaving in ends etc) on her Playful Stripes Cardigan and on her Mustachioed blanket. Laura may put her Yggdrasil in Devil's Tower to work on some gift knitting. (So she is decidedly not participating in the Knitmore Girls Grinchmas Contest). We mention Watty's Wall Stuff Frog Pond: (36:40) Luckily, we have both avoided the Frog Pond. On Deck: (36:51) Jen will make a layette based on the Baby Yours Sweater. She will make a second Playful Stripes Cardigan, the Hitofude Cardigan, and a Rockefeller for Ron. Laura will make the Night Blooming Shawlette for the Sunnydale Yarn Club KAL. She also has on the list Quinty by Bernadette Ambergen, the Death Star by Patricia Castillo, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska, the Crochet Fan Shawl by Valerie Martin, and Art Déco and Dreambird by Nadita Swings, and the the Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig. Knit Culture: (42:55) We talk a little bit of Stashdown. We loved October's entries. Congratulations to ShadowAP, you win a copy of Sock Architecture, courtesy of Cooperative Press. November's theme is food, so put your FOs in the thread. December's theme is "A Gift for Myself". Knit something that you really love. Treat yourself. Use that skein that is so pretty or work on that project that you love. We review Knitting 20th Century Art by Deborah Tomasello. We totally love this book. The patterns are really clever and inspired and there are nice overviews of modern art movements. We both appreciate the whimsy and the beauty of her patterns and we like the styling. Geek Culture: (54:39) We talk about the discovery of part of Amelia Earhart's plane. We also talk about the Rolling Stone Reader's poll about the Ten Best Stephen King books. We weigh in our favorites and would love to hear about your favorite horror books. And there is a Firefly Clue Board game. For serious. Events: (1:03:16) Stitches West is February 19-22 and both Jen and Laura will be there. Laura is vending and Jen will be taking a ton of classes, but come say hi! Vogue Knitting LIVE! is at the Pasadena Convention Center on April 17-19. Laura may take some classes and Jen may go to the marketplace.

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Videocast Episode 8 - Messed Up Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2014

Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.Stuff and ThingsRandom Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open.Done and DustedUnwind Merino & Tussah Silk in OOAK.Alternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Fuschia and Petal.Nose to the GrindstoneWalt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket by Danielle Romanetti in Cascade 220 Superwash in Winter White and CitronSocks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel GreyArtist's Palette 50% Merino/50% Tencel in the Loose Change colourway. I am spinning on this using my Spanish Peacock Bead Whorl Support Spindle.I mention 3D Printed Turkish spindles. The ones I saw were by Turtle Made on ETSY.Splashed OutFondant Fibre Merino/Nylon Fibre in Camp Fire. I also got a set of Owl Bags.Scheepjeswol Stonewashed XL in Canada Jade, Crystal Quartz, Black Onyx and Yellow Jasper. Bought to make Crafts from the Cwtch Colourblock Shawl. Bought from Deramores where there is a sale on this week.Cascade 220 Superwash in Picante colourwayCountess Ablaze Lady Persephone in Persia and Girl at the Rock Show colourways.Online Communityquiltercaroline, a member of the Ravelry Group, also known as Clothesline Designs has released a pattern Never Shall Meet, and is giving away TWO copies. Go to this thread and tell us which yarn you would use to knit the pattern.

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Episode 38: Orange is the New Blue? (Or Jen and Laura Watch Too Much TV)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2014 64:42

Catching Up: (0:22) Laura finished season 6 of Doctor Who and she loved Baby Stormaggedon. Her DVR crashed and she lost all of her fall shows, which is really sad. Her brother and his assorted kids are coming for a visit and to go to Disneyland. And she's been dying a ton to catch up after selling at a bunch of fiber festivals and for some of the Mean Girls Yarn Club. She is starting a Sunnydale Club KAL/CAL on Halloween (but it's not too late to join--details are here). And she is starting to per for Stitches West, because it's coming up faster than you would think. Jen saw Dracula Untold with Melissa and it was entertainingly bad (this recap from the Toast is better than the movie). She is planning a party for Ron's big milestone birthday and is therefore cooking all the things and shopping for all the things. She finished her cross-stitch project from Watty's Wall Stuff. She's been spinning a lot, she plied up her Knitpicks Wool of the Andes roving in Amethyst and is now spinning her Wool of the Andes Sapphire roving. The cowl pattern she did for the first Sunnydale club patrol, I Flunked the Written, is available for general sale. Flu season has her very busy with work. She is also still taking her Shakespeare class and working on one of Emilia's monologues from Othello. In the Knitting Bag: (13:20) Laura is still working on her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs out of Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. She's working on the first border section and it's beautiful but it's slow going. She's also working on a hat for Halos of Hope out of orange, lavender, and sienna Knitpicks Brava. And she cast on the Motoring Madness mittens by Audrey Nicklin out of some custom-dyed Dizzy Blonde DK. Jen is working on her Chickadee Cardigan by Ysolda Teague from Little Red in the City out of Quince and Co. Chickadee in Rosa Rugosa, Slate, Egret, and Lichen. She just has to knit the body to length and then do the button bands/neckband. She wants to do cross stitch buttons like Ysolda did in the book. She's hoping to have enough yarn to do a Wee Chickadee for her niece. She's also working on her Heirloom Layette Set by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence out of Cascade Heritage in Snow. She's disappointed that she hasn't had any response from Knit Picks about the error, so she's about ready to make up her own edging and call it done. But for now she is working on the sweater. She's working on her plain socks out of FabFunkyFibres 15 Coloured Rainbow self-striping yarn. She's probably going to do the afterthought heel before she's done with the foot to make the sure the foot is the right length, especially because the shallowness of the heel doesn't always fit her well. And she worked just a little bit on her Watership Down KAL Shawl out of Unique Sheep Selene in the colorway Nature Walk. Finished Objects: (21:56) Laura finished her hat for Halos of Hope out of grey and brown Knitpicks Brava. Jen finished her Dump Truck Cardigan from 60 More Quick Baby Knits out of Knit Picks Stroll Sport in a bunch of colors. And she finished her Night Blooming Shawlette for Sunnydale Yarn Club Patrol 2. The shawl is inspired by Drusilla and is currently exclusive, but will be available for purchase in 6 months. Devil's Tower (24:25) Laura has a ton of stuff (booth samples) that need a reblocking or a first blocking. Jen also has some stuff that could use a good bit of reblocking/washing. She also wove in the ends of her Playful Stripes Cardigan so she can do the buttonbands and block. We talk about reblocking and storage of pieces. Frog Pond: (27:51) Laura had to tink back a bit on the edging of her Yggdrasil due to not paying enough attention. Jen had a red wine incident with her Heirloom Baby Layette sweater. Luckily it was only one drop and it did wash out, but she really, really, really should have known better. On Deck: (31:00) Laura wants to make her same huge list and also Owl Mittens for her friend's daughter. The rest of her list includes Dreambird by Nadita Swings, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska, and a pair of Iron Man style Knitted Scale Mail Gloves by CraftyMutt for her step-granddaughter's father for Christmas. Jen wants to make he Bobble Bearded Beanie by Topsy Turvy, the Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash, another Playful Stripes Cardigan, the Baby Yours Sweater), the Hitofude Cardigan, and a CustomFit top. We mention Melissa's feature in a recent Ravelry Community Eye Candy Post and also the Yarnover Truck. Knit Culture: (37:55) October's theme was Fall/Samhain/Halloween. Prize drawing next episode. November's theme for the Stashdown is Food! Post your FOs in the thread. And we review the fantastic Sock Architecture by Lara Neel (of Math4knitters), published by Cooperative Press. We both LOVE this book and think it is a necessity for anyone who wants to knit socks. It's brilliant. And the patterns have beautiful details. We mention Cookie A and Hunter Hammerson. We also mention a new knitting podcast, Schmevelyn Wees. Geek Culture: (49:11) We mention the podcast Pop Culture Case Study, which is hosted by Dave, a friend of Miss Kalendar (who hosts the Brass Needles Podcast). He discusses movies in the context of psychology and it's really interesting and geeky and fun. We also love the fangirl fixation segment. And we fangirl about Age of Ultron trailer, Agents of SHIELD, and the upcoming Agent Peggy Carter. Events: (59:15) We were both at WeFF on November 2nd, in Torrance. Dizzy Blonde Studios was a vendor. Stitches West is February 19-22 and both Jen and Laura will be there. Laura is vending and Jen will be taking a ton of classes, but come say hi! Our next milestone prize will be at 1000 members, so join the Ravelry Group. And don’t forget to post your finished October projects in the thread! Keep stashing down!

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Great Women Leaders in Franchising Meets with Susan Black-Beth and Ann Connor

Franchise Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2014 79:00

This October, Franchise Interviews is featuring “Great Women Leaders in Franchising” month. We are first meeting with Susan Black-Beth. Susan is the Chief Operating Officer of Super Wash, Inc., the nation’s largest self-serve car wash franchisor, which was founded by my parents. Prior to assuming the role of COO, Susan served as Senior Vice President and Director of Franchising from the inception of the Super Wash franchise program in November, 2000. When Susan was 19 years old she bought her first Super Wash(r) car wash with my sister. Susan was featured in the January 2011 issue of Franchise Times as one of the “20 to Watch” in 2011; received the IFA’s prestigious Bonny LeVine Award for mentoring and promoting women in franchising in 2012; and am the proud recipient of the 2013 Crystal Compass given by the IFA’s Women’s Franchise Committee celebrating leadership in franchising, company and/or community. Next, we are meeting with Ann Connor of AdviCoach. Ann recently received a Crystal Award from WEBB Women Empowered by Business. Every year, WEBB - Women Empowered by Business, an organization designed to support, encourage and empower women to go into business and to grow their business, recognizes select female entrepreneurs for their exceptional success and mentorship to other women in business.

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Episode 37: Hi, Desert! (Or Desi Tells Truth About Short Rows)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2014 62:46

We are joined by Desi at the CogKNITive Fiber Retreat. Catching Up: (0:31) Jen saw The Boxtrolls which she really enjoyed. She's also really enjoying American Horror Story: Freakshow so far, but she isn't hopeful that it will continue to be so good, based on the show's track record. She does love the Brothers Quay-style opening credits. Here is one of their films so you can see what she means. She's taking a Shakespeare class, and the reading is making her feel like she's back in school. She's working on some music for a fundraiser for Interval House. She's been spinning some more (she was really inspired by The Knitmore Girls' interview with Beth Smith, owner of The Spinning Loft, so she's been working on her Knitpicks roving in Amethyst Heather and needs to ply it. She's been working on a robot cross stitch kit from Watty's Wall Stuff. She went to Yarnosphere. She had fun, though she has some constructive criticism, but is confident it will continue to get better. Laura also went to Yarnosphere as a vendor and did really well (as did most of the vendors). Her mom came on Sunday and fell in love with punchcard weaving. She joined the El Segundo Slipt Stitchers. She attended a family wedding. She has a lot of birthdays coming up in her family this autumn, which will be fun (and it was also very recently Desi's birthday). She and Desi played the Firefly board game and really wants a game night. She has two new patterns out for Dizzy Blonde Studios Lambie Toes Yarn. One is her own design, the Sectumsemptra Socks. There is also the Berry Pie Shawlette, a crochet pattern by Ann Wicker of Freeform Fibers. Desi works in a game store and went to the WizKids Open. She visited some friends in Fresno right before coming down to CogKNITive. In the Knitting Bag: (14:37) Jen has finished the sleeves on her Chickadee Cardigan by Ysolda Teague from Little Red in the City out of Quince and Co. Chickadee in Rosa Rugosa, Slate, Egret, and Lichen. She is now working on the body. She is working on her Heirloom Layette Set by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence out of Cascade Heritage in Snow. She hit a snag with the blanket and has started the sweater. She is working on the sleeves (because it is a bottom up yoke sweater). She started a pair of plain socks out of FabFunkyFibres 15 Coloured Rainbow. She plans to do an afterthought heel and the toe in black. And she started the Dump Truck Cardigan out of Knit Picks Stroll Sport. She's done with the back. Laura has finished the center panel of her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs. She is working on the first applied edging (not short rows). She's making it out of Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. It's really pretty and soft and she loves it. She's also working on a new stripey hat for Halos of Hope out of orange, lavender, and some neutral greys and browns. Desi has been working on the Selva Cowl out of teal microfibre. She's also working on Jane's Ubiquitous Shawl out of alpaca. She is struggling with Chart B. We mention CustomFit. Finished Objects: (23:30) Jen hasn't finished anything. Laura finished a scrappy hat in camel heather, cobblestone, and sienna. Desi has two finished objects! She finished a cowl from a magic ball which took forever to finish because she had to figure out how to weave in all of the ends. And she had a pair of fingerless gloves made of bulky yarn that went so quickly she was amazed. Devil's Tower: (25:35) Jen has a ton of stuff that is almost done but just needs ends woven in or blocking and she just needs to finish them. She also pulled out her Watership Down KAL Shawl out of Unique Sheep Selene in the colorway Nature Walk, because she missed knitting lace. Laura has to block her Down the Garden Path Shawl by Michele DuNaeir. She ordered more blocking mats so that she'll have the room, but she needs the time. Desi has no Devil's Tower (it's all Frog Pond). Frog Pond: (28:02) Laura had to restart a hat because she can't count and talk at the same time. (Also Desi was helping with numbers). Jen is having major problems with errata in her Heirloom baby layette. She has contacted Knit picks, but they have not responded, except to say that it looks like there is an error, but has not gotten any more response. She's a bit disappointed in the pattern. Desi was working on the Scilla Lace Socks and made the foot too short. She ripped back and fixed it, but it still was too short and so it's now in timeout (or drowned in the frog pond). On Deck: (35:50) Jen wants to make lots baby stuff (the Bobble Bearded Beanie by Topsy Turvy, the Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash, another Playful Stripes Cardigan, the Baby Yours Sweater) and the Hitofude Cardigan (because she saw Allison from The Hollywood Knitter podcast wearing hers). Laura was inspired by seeing schmevelyn's completed Follow Your Arrow, so she really wants to do it. She is also going to work on her Motoring Madness mittens by Audrey Nicklin for her husband. And she really wants to make the Quinty by Bernadette Ambergen. Knit Culture: (39:18) We draw the prize for the September Stashdown challenge. Congratulations knitsNhikes! You win a copy of The Sock Knitter's Handbook by Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrott, donated to the podcast by Miss Dorothy. October's theme is fall festivals (Samhain/Halloween/whatever), you have a few more days to post in the the thread. November's theme will be food. We also talk about the highlights of CogKNITive Fiber Retreat. The classes are great; the vendors are great (they include Slipped Stitch Studios, Forbidden Woolery, Fickle Knitter, Red Fish Dyeworks, RKsMom, Jamie's Metal Works (he sells through Arachne's Threads), Cooperative Press, The Yarnover Truck, Bee Mice Elf, and, of course, Dizzy Blonde Studios); and Jen won some Aspenglow Yarn in the Mother Bear raffle and the doorprize raffle (that was actually Melissa's prize, but she doesn't spin, so Jen inherited it). Also Ray who does massages next to the Purlescence booth at Stitches West was there giving massages. Desi won a copy of Sock Architecture in the door prize and a bag from RK's mom in the Mother Bear raffle. We mention the SNL sketch "The Californians", Anzula Yarns, and Bahh Yarns. Geek Culture: (54:35) We talk about this io9 article about the Top 100 Star Trek episodes of all time. We'd love to hear what you think about it. Jen wants a 10 worst list. And Desi thinks the hottest kiss is Chakotay kissing the member of Species 8472. We also share this other io9 article about which examines whether Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and ET are all in the same universe. And we give a shoutout to New York Comic Con (and thank them for their very explicit anti-harassment policy) and to Stitches East. Events: (59:02) WeFF will be November 2nd, 2014 in Torrance. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. It’s a lot of fun, with great demonstrations, raffles, and lots of cool vendors. Stitches West is February 19-22 and both Jen and Laura will be there. Laura is vending and Jen will be taking a ton of classes, but come say hi! Our next milestone prize will be at 1000 members, so join the Ravelry Group. And don’t forget to post your finished October projects in the thread! Keep stashing down!

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Episode 36: Sweather Weather (Or Brenda Castiel Knits a Twenty-Year Sweater)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2014 68:57

Today’s episode is sponsored by the Mean Girls’ Yarn Club, Episode 6: And So It Begins! There are a few spots still available. The More The Scarier! Visit the website for all the gory details. http://meangirlsyarnclub.blogspot.com Catching Up: (0:38) Laura has been catching up with summer television. She's really enjoying Continuum, Suits, The Last Ship, and is going to start watching Turn. She's finished dying yarn for Yarnosphere and CogKNITive and is excited to have 3 new colorways for Lambie Toes and 1 new colorway for Dizzy Blonde sock. She's happy she just paid off her car as well. She had a bit of an accident with bacon grease, which is unfortunate. She also has a bit of hand pain right now. Jen opened her show and is thrilled with how it's going, especially since it's inspired by true stories from people who live in the community. She shares this video about a sewing circle and the power of crafting to create a community, which is one of the stories that inspired her show. She's taking a Shakespeare class, which is really exciting. She's been watching Gotham and she sees potential, even if the show isn't great yet. She's been doing some cross-stitch with a kit from Watty's Wall Stuff. And she's learning some new music for a Bob Dylan/Dylan Thomas tribute, which is also a fundraiser for Interval House. In the Knitting Bag: (15:23) Laura has been working on her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs out of reclaimed Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. She's done with the center panel. She's doing another hat for Halos of Hope. She wants to do some lace but she's not sure what. Jen started her Chickadee Cardigan by Ysolda Teague again. She's much happier with the colorwork this time around. She's making it out of Quince and Co. Chickadee. She's done with the yoke and working on the first sleeve. She's been working on her Heirloom Layette Set by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence out of Cascade Heritage in Snow. She's done with the lace section, so now she just has the garter stitch and then the knitted on border. And she's been working on her Ohana mitts (her own design). Finished Objects: (20:22) Laura finished her Knitted Scale Mail Gloves by CraftyMutt for her step-granddaughter. They were knit out of Knitpicks Brava Worsted in dark pink with rainbow scales from The Ringlord.com. And she finished a hat for Halos of Hope out of Knitpicks Brava in Camel Heather and Vanna's Choice Lavender. Jen hasn't really finished anything. She needs to block things. Lots of things! We mention Craftsy, specifically their Intarsia Class by Sally Melville. Devil's Tower: (24:24) Laura has been UFO free, because she cleaned out all of her UFOs and frogged them. Jen pulled out her Leah’s Lovely Cardigan from More Last Minute Knitted Gifts (made of of Malabrigo sock in Eggplant) and finished the knitting. She still has to weave in ends, block it, and do all the finishing work so she's not counting it as done. Frog Pond: (27:15) Laura hasn't been knitting much so she has nothing to report and she's more used to the Yggdrasil pattern, so she's able to fix her mistakes quickly. When Jen picked up her Leah's Lovely, she had put the stitches on waste yarn because she needed the needles for something else. Since the pattern has you hold the yoke stitches on waste yarn and pick them up for the neckband. So she picked it up, assuming she was done with the yoke and started the button bands. The she realized that she hadn't actually completed the yoke (it was maybe an inch short) and done the last decrease row. She didn't want to rip out the button bands so she did the last decrease row and tried it on and it fits, so she left it. But she probably should have marked where she was in the pattern. Jen also had a bit of trouble with her Chickadee, mostly because she can't count when she's sick. On Deck: (29:50) Laura wants to make to make Dreambird by Nadita Swings out of Knitpicks Chroma in Jam Jar and Gloss in black, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska out of Dizzy Blonde Studios Superwash Sock in Applegate, Motoring Madness mittens by Audrey Nicklin for her husband, and the Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig out of Dizzy Blonde DK. She also wants to makeDeath Star by Patricia Castillo, the Crochet Fan Shawl by Valerie Martin, and Art Déco by Nadita Swings. Jen has the same baby stuff on her list (Dump Truck Cardigan, the Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash, another Playful Stripes Cardigan, the Baby Yours Sweater, and more sweaters for herself. We mention the Knitmore Girls and their Fit, Flatter, and Feel Wonderful KAL, Susan B. Anderson's Project Sweater Chest, and Marly Bird's Curvy Knits Craftsy Class. Knit Culture: (35:58) We interview designer Brenda Castiel. We talk about her history as a knitter and a designer. We talk about her newest shawl, the Winona Shawl. She also has a great blog, Knits and Travel, where she documents her knitting and travel life. We give a recap of Knit Dizzney, which was awesome and we had a blast. Thank you to everyone who came; we loved seeing you all. And thank you to our awesome sponsors. Pam Haschke of Halos of Hope and Erika Hernandez of Cooperative Press provided the prizes. Mad Color Fiber Arts, Skeindalous Yarns, and Dizzy Blonde Studios provided the mini-skeins and coupon codes. One Geek To Craft Them All provided the stitch markers. Cheryl Joy Kong of Thirty One Gifts provided the pen and mini-catalog. And Alamitos Bay Yarn Company provided the skeins of sparkly yarn. So thank you to all of them! We mention our September Stashdown Challenge which is Pirates vs. Ninjas. And our October challenge, which is Fall Festivals (Halloween, Samhain, Harvest, whatever you celebrate). Geek Culture: (59:26) We mention the Stash2Go app, another app that works with Ravelry (like Yarma and Wooly). We also point out the Firefly fan film "The Verse." Events: (1:01:57) We will be at Yarnosphere on October 4th and 5th at the Expo Arts Center in Bixby Knolls in Long Beach. Dizzy Blonde will be a vendor and Jen will just be there for fun. And Jen and Laura will both be at the CogKNITive Fiber Retreat on October 11 in the La Quinta Inn in Tehachapi. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. That same weekend (October 11) is the Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta in Downtown San Diego. We aren’t going, but it sounds great. WeFF will be November 2nd, 2014 in Torrance. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. It’s a lot of fun, with great demonstrations, raffles, and lots of cool vendors. Our next milestone prize will be at 1000 members, so join the Ravelry Group. And don’t forget to post your finished September projects in the thread! Keep stashing down!

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Franchise Interviews Great Women Leaders in Franchising Catherine Monson

Franchise Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2014 31:00

Over the last eight years, Franchise Interviews weekly radio show has interviewed some amazing leaders in the world of franchising. This October, Franchise Interviews is featuring "Great Women Leaders in Franchising" month. Each week, interviews will be featured with Catherine Monson (CEO of FastSigns), Hala Moddelmog (President of Metro Atlanta Chamber, served as President of Arby's, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure), Melanie Bergeron (Chair of Two Men and A Truck), Jo Kirchner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Primrose Schools, Ann Connor (AdviCoach, Crystal Award winner from Women Empowered By Business -WEBB), and Susan Black-Beth, Chief Operating Officer of Super Wash. The shows will discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, motivation, women in business and of course franchising. October 2, 2014 Catherine Monson, CEO of Fastsigns International, is no stranger to hard work and long hours on the job. She started working in her family's pre-school business. She has a strong background in franchising and digital printing, having served for over 28 years with another one of the most well-respected business to business franchisors in the industry. Catherine Monson has also starred in the popular show

Episode 35: Military Segue (or Laura and Jen Wonder about Rainbow Dash)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2014 60:56

Catching Up: (0:22) Jen went to the Huntington to see the exhibit of World War I posters and had tea with Melissa. She also has been rehearsing a lot because her show, El Largo Camino De Hoy, opens very soon. She saw The Tempest, which was amazing. It was co-directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and featured Tom Waits music. She loved it. And, in complete contrast, she saw The Expendables 3 and Into the Storm, which were terrible but enjoyable (and Melissa wants to make a Jason Stathem grandpa cardigan (not a Sylvester Stallone cardigan like Jen thought)). She's also reading Rocket Girl: The Story of Mary Sherman Morgan, America's First Female Rocket Scientist. Laura celebrated her dad's 88th birthday. She's also cleaning out her studio so it's more workable. She's prepping for the fall fiber festivals, Knit Dizzney, and a new yarn store. She's working on the Mean Girl's Yarn Club Season 6 theme (sign ups are now open). Her dogs have bruised both of her elbows. But MeiMei gets a pass because she has a slipped disk, so she needs to be loved. And she's learning to play the Firefly board game for CogKNITive. And Laura is really, really excited for Knit Dizzney. In the Knitting Bag: (16:57) Jen is working on the Playful Stripes Cardigan by Alana Dakos out of Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in Slate, Cotton Candy, Raspberry, Lake Chelan Heather, and Summer Sky. She's done with the body, she needs to weave in the ends and do the button bands. She loves this pattern. She's working on some mitts out of the Stitch Dizzney yarn. And she's also working on her Nightblooming Shawl for the Sunnydale yarn club. And she worked a little bit on her Heirloom Layette Set by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence out of Cascade Heritage in Snow. She's really loving the Orenberg lace in the blanket and can't wait to make the whole set. Laura is working on her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs out of reclaimed Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. She plans to steam block the acrylic. She loves it but she's trying to wrap her brain around some of the cabling and picking up of stitches. She loves the pattern so much she might make a sportweight version for her step-granddaughter. She’s also working on the Knitted Scale Mail Gloves by CraftyMutt for her step-granddaughter out of Knitpicks Brava Worsted in dark pink. This one will have rainbow scales. The scales are from The Ringlord.com. And she is working on a hat for Halos of Hope. It's a slipped stitch pattern of her own design and made of lavender and camel heather Knitpicks Brava. Finished Objects: (27:52) Jen finished her Beulah Cardigan. This was for Camp Loopy Month 3 and it was made out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Dried Rose. She finished just in time (the knitting was done very quickly, but it took forever to block). Melissa provided the adorable buttons. She really loves it and is trying to decide if she should do the embroidery on the sweater or leave it without. She has several Unicorn Tails in potential embroidery colors, but she can't decide if it's better without it. But it fits well and it's super cute. Laura finished the Knitted Scale Mail gloves for her step-daughter (the gray ones with a black to white gradient of scales). She sent them off as a belated birthday present. Her step-daughter will use them to play a pirate at the Renaissance Fair. Devil's Tower: (31:39) Jen pulled out her Leah’s Lovely Cardigan from More Last Minute Knitted Gifts. She's making it out of Malabrigo sock in Eggplant. She had put it away to work on Camp Loopy stuff, but it's so close to done that she really just wants to finish it because she wants to wear it to Stitches (which is super far away). Laura is still intending to cull her UFOs. She's cleared away the stuff from the front of cabinet so she can get started. Frog Pond: (33:54) Jen has been doing a lot of frogging. Some of it is because she's working on designing and she doesn't like how it looks (like her shawl). But she was knitting on her mitts in the movie and ended up short a stitch. She had to frog to find the dropped stitch because she just could. not. find it. And when she started the second mitt, she didn't reverse the rib pattern so that the ribbing would flow into the patterning properly. Laura has managed to stay out of the frog pond now that the Yggdrasil is more intuitive and she's on the second pair of mitts so she's used to them. On Deck: (38:10) Jen wants to make a Dump Truck Cardigan from 60 Quick Baby Knits for her nephew out of Knitpicks Stroll Sport. She's going to make another Playful Stripes Cardigan for the new baby of indeterminate gender out of Cascade 220 SW Sport, in a more gender-neutral fashion. She’s making the Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash. She also wants to make the Baby Yours Sweater and she’ll use the motif to also make a blanket and hat so there will be full a layette out of Cascade 220 SW Sport in Aran (cream-colored). She also wants to make a Bobble Bearded Beanie by Topsy Turvy, and a Chickadee cardigan for herself. Laura wants to make some lace. She has several knit and crochet patterns in mind. She also wants to make to make Dreambird by Nadita Swings, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska out of Dizzy Blonde Studios Superwash Sock, Motoring Madness mittens by Audrey Nicklin for her husband, and the Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig out of Dizzy Blonde DK in either Anna or Paris. She's hesitating on the sweaters because she feels she hasn't done much sweater knitting and wants to give it her full attention. Knit Culture: (42:13) We answer a question from our Knotty Talk thread. Tinyfeets asks Do you have any advice on how to get better at reading pattern charts? I know most people love them but I find them a bit confusing and overwhelming, and I don’t want to miss out on some great patterns because it uses a chart. We recommend starting with relatively easy lace that has both written and charted instructions. Shetland lace is particularly intuitive and has short lace repeats (for example Feather and Fan pattern). Laura is fond of the Weekend Shawl by Anne Kuo Lukito for this. Jen recommends using highlighters on your chart like in this Knitting Daily article. And we both recommend using pattern keepers with magnets to keep track of your charts. And highlight the key of your chart in the same color as the boxes on the chart. Also, even though there aren't any actual standards for symbols in charts, just check your key if you have questions. A lot of it comes down to practice. But use lifelines and stitch markers to help you keep track. But this only works for patterns where the lace pattern doesn't shift, so be careful. We award the stashdown prize for August. Congratulations fun4Tracey, you win a digital copy of Head to Toe: Kids Knit Accessories by Katya Frankel, courtesy of Cooperative Press. September's theme is Pirates vs. Ninjas, so post in the thread. October's theme will be Samhain/Halloween/Fall Festivals. Geek Culture: (52:24) We talk about Buzzfeed's ranking of Firefly episodes. We both agree with Out of Gas as the best episode. Jen's a sucker for an origin story and it's well-written. We disagree with their worst episode. We also mention Gallery 1988 and their Joss Whedon art exhibit. And, if you're interested, the Firefly online game is looking for beta testers, if you're interested. Events: (56:36) KnitDizzney! Yay! The San Diego Yarn Crawl is September 18th-21st. We are not attending, but you should if you can. We will be at Yarnosphere on October 4th and 5th at the Expo Arts Center in Bixby Knolls in Long Beach. Dizzy Blonde will be a vendor and Jen will just be there for fun. And Jen and Laura will both be at the CogKNITive Fiber Retreat on October 11 in the La Quinta Inn in Tehachapi. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. That same weekend (October 11-12) is the Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta in Downtown San Diego. We aren't going, but it sounds great. WeFF will be November 2nd, 2014 in Torrance. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. It's a lot of fun, with great demonstrations, raffles, and lots of cool vendors. Our next milestone prize will be at 1000 members, so join the Ravelry Group. And don’t forget to post your finished September projects in the thread! Keep stashing down!

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Episode 34: Ruining British Shows (Or Laura and Jen Think Tripp is Cool)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2014 53:48

Today’s episode is sponsored by the Mean Girls’ Yarn Club, Episode 6: And So It Begins! Year-long yarn club. Memberships for the next episode will open up September 3, 3014! Please visit http://meangirlsyarnclub.blogspot.com for all the gory details. It’s more than yarn, it’s an adventure! Catching Up: (0:53) Laura has been dyeing a lot for her yarn clubs. She also finally finished Game of Thrones season 3. She's been working on Knit Dizzney stuff--the yarn and T-shirts are ready. And she's been working on Mean Girls Yarn Club Episode 6--Sign ups open September 3. The theme is action and adventure villains. She's also dyeing a lot of yarn for the Southern California fiber festival season. And she's going to World of Color later this week with Miss Dorothy. Jen has been healing and wants to thank everyone for the well-wishes about her teeth and surgery. She's been doing a lot of rehearsing and some of the little kids have been alternately fascinated and bored by her knitting. She's been watching lots of baseball, including the Little League World Series (she loves Mo'ne Davis) and she also went to Stitch and Pitch at Dodger Stadium put on by the Yarnover Truck. She wore her new Ginny cardigan, because it's Dodger Blue. She finished Season 2 of Orange is the New Black and really liked all the crochet mentions. And she's been spinning more. In the Knitting Bag: (11:54) Laura was working on her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs out of reclaimed Berroco Vintage Chunky in Mocha. She's also working on the Knitted Scale Mail Gloves by CraftyMutt for her stepdaughter out of Knitpicks Brava in greys. She finished one mitt and is working on the second one. The scales are from The Ringlord.com. And she started a slipped stitch hat for Halos of Hope. It's going to be social knitting. We talk about bringing small projects for amusement park lines. Jen likes easy socks or hats. Jen is working on her Beulah Cardigan for Camp Loopy Month 3 out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Dried Rose. She just needs to seam it and do the buttonbands and neckbands. She's been working on mitts for Stitch Dizzney and a shawl for the Sunnydale Yarn Club. She's working on the Playful Stripes Cardigan by Alana Dakos out of Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in Slate, Cotton Candy, Raspberry, Lake Chelan Heather, and Summer Sky. She's on the yoke and she completely loves it. And she worked a bit on her Heirloom Layette Set by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence out of Cascade Heritage in Snow. We talk about mini-skeins and how trendy they are right now: Madelinetosh Unicorn Tails, Knitted Wit Gumballs, and Lion Brand Bonbons. Finished Objects: (19:04) Neither of the Knotty Girls have finished anything. Half a pair of gloves where one isn't even seamed does not count. Devil's Tower: (19:30) Laura still hasn't gotten around to culling her Devil's Tower. Jen also has very quiet UFOs. Frog Pond: (19:57) Laura had some trouble with her Yggdrasil again. She dropped a cable stitch when she was tinking back, so she ripped the entire thing out again and restarted again. But she's getting more intuitive with the pattern now so it's going faster. Jen had to rip out several inches of one of her sleeves on her Beulah Cardigan because she forgot to do an increase on her sleeve and didn't have the correct number of stitches. On Deck: (22:30) Laura will be making more Knitted Scale Mail Gloves out of pink Knitpicks Brava for her step-granddaughter. She also wants to make Dreambird by Nadita Swings, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska out of Dizzy Blonde Studios Superwash Sock, Motoring Madness mittens by Audrey Nicklin for her husband, Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig out of Dizzy Blonde DK in either Anna or Paris, and another crocheted shawl--maybe the Belle Époque Shawl by Kira Dulaney, and the Easy as Pie, a shawl by Marisa Hernandez. Jen wants to make Dump Truck Cardigan from 60 Quick Baby Knits for her nephew out of Knitpicks Stroll Sport, another Playful Stripes Cardigan for the new baby of indeterminate gender out of Cascade 220 SW Sport. She also wants to make the Baby Yours Sweater and she’ll use the motif to also make a blanket and hat so there will be full a layette out of Cascade 220 SW Sport in Aran (cream-colored). She’s making the Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash. She also wants to make a Bobble Bearded Beanie by Topsy Turvy, and a Chickadee cardigan for herself. Knit Culture: (26:43) We review Head to Toe: Kids Knit Accessories by Katya Frankel. Cooperative Press sent this book for us to review. It retails for $16.95 for pdf only, $26.95 for print and pdf. We both really think the patterns are adorable and kid-appropriate while still being classic. We think several of these patterns would be great to give to a kid who is interested in knitting so they can makes stuff for themselves. The book is well-photographed and uses a lot of different techniques and they're very interesting. Jen highly recommends it if you have kids you want to knit for or with. We talk about the Stashdown. August's Theme is Dog Days of Summer so post in the thread. And September's theme is Pirates vs. Ninjas so post September's finished objects in the thread. Geek Culture: (32:50) We talk a bit about the newest season of Doctor Who. We also talk about the new fall television lineup. We're excited for season 2 of Agents of SHIELD. Laura is excited for the new season of Castle. Jen is looking forward to Gotham and Gracepoint (mostly because of David Tennant). We want to know what you're looking forward to in the fall lineup. Events: (48:17) KnitDizzney will be Sunday, September 7, 2014. You can come play in the park all day. If you want to play in the park, meet at the compass at 9, if you can. We will also have a meetup at the picnic spiral (which is outside the gate so you don’t have to go into Disneyland/pay for a ticket) at 1pm. We will have goodie bags for the first 40 people and some prizes. To find Laura in the park, follow our Twitter for updates. We will be at Yarnosphere on October 4th and 5th at the Expo Arts Center in Bixby Knolls in Long Beach. Dizzy Blonde will be a vendor and Jen will just be there for fun. And Jen and Laura will both be at the CogKNITive Fiber Retreat on October 11 in the La Quinta Inn in Tehachapi. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. Sign ups are open. WeFF will be November 2nd, 2014 in Torrance. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. Our next milestone prize will be at 1000 members, so join the Ravelry Group. And don’t forget to post your finished August projects in the thread! Keep stashing down!

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Susan Black-Beth, COO for Super Wash and creator of Franchise Capital Exchange

Franchise Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2014 49:00

An annual Chicago event coming up at the end of August (August 25 to August 27) is the answer that many franchisors are looking for. Three years ago, a business-powerhouse saw a problem and did something about it by creating the Franchise Capital Exchange (FCX). Franchise Capital Exchange is the only event of its kindwhere franchisors present their business opportunities to potential investors in an effort to secure capital to fuel their future. This event is a one-stop-shop where brands and capital partners come together and can pitch themselves to multiple parties. The event allows for cost and time efficiencies as well as encourages networking and learning opportunities. The brain behind this revolutionary idea is that of Susan Black-Beth, Chief Operating Officer for Super Wash, Inc., who was literally born into the business world. Susan comes from a family of entrepreneurs and grew up in a family business and started working when she was 4 years old. Susan’s Background: Susan bought her first business (Super Wash rehab) when she was 19 yrs oldSusan was a multi-unit franchisee for 9 yearsShe started a professional speaking business in 2010 (33 yrs old)She started Franchise Capital Exchange (originally known as "Dealmakers' Summit) in 2012 (35 yrs old)Overall, Susan started 3 companies by the time she was 35 In segment 2, you will hear Marty McDermott, the President of Franchise Interviews, on WVOX radio discussing franchising and branding.

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Episode 33: Path-Forger? (or Jen and Laura Regret Fun Fur)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2014 73:55

Today’s episode is sponsored by Knit Dizzney 2014, hosted by us, the KnottyGirls Knitcast and Dizzy Blonde Studios. Knit Dizzney is set for September 7, 2014 at the Disneyland Resort. Yarn is still available! (T shirts and bags are sold out)! Get all the details at the Dizzy Blonde Studios blog. Find your Steampunk Name Here! Catching Up: (2:18) Jen watched Sharknado 2: The Second One and Petals on the Wind in her terrible movie tradition with Melissa. She watched Alaskan Pig Races at the County Fair. And she saw Guardians of the Galaxy and she loved it. It strikes the right tone and she really wants a dancing baby Groot! And she has started rehearsal for her new show and she's really enjoying it. Laura has been Season 5 of Doctor Who and she likes the new look of the Tardis. She also likes the knitwear being featured. She's working on Knit Dizzney swag. She's working on the final edits of her Semprasectum Stockings and starting to write up the slipped stitch hat pattern. She's been having some knitting ennui, but despite that, she managed to teach some knitting to some neighbor boys. She used some rhymes and tips from Gigi of the Knitmore Girls. And she's getting really excited for Knit Dizzney. In the Knitting Bag: (18:15) Jen started her Beulah Cardigan for Camp Loopy Month 3 out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Dried Rose. She's working on the second front. She's also working on the Heirloom Layette Set by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence out of Cascade Heritage in Snow. She's about halfway through the blanket. She's also working on a new shawl pattern for the Sunnydale Yarn Club called Nightblooming and a new mitts pattern called Ohana. Laura is working on her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs out of reclaimed Berroco Vintage Chunky in Chocolate or maybe Mocha. It's slow going right now because of the heat and the intricacy of the pattern. And she is working on the Knitted Scale Mail Gloves by CraftyMutt for her stepdaughter. Finished Objects: (26:58) Jen finished her Ginny’s Cardigan by Mari Chiba from Unofficial Harry Potter Knits out of Wollmeise Pure in Chim Chim Chimney for Camp Loopy Month 2. She loves this sweater, especially the cute whimsical backing buttons. She's really happy with it. Laura finished the slipped stitch hat for her brother out of Knitpicks Brava in Celestial Blue and Camel Heather. Devil's Tower: (29:44) Jen has put away her Playful Stripes Cardigan by Alana Dakos until she finishes her Camp Loopy and pattern knitting. Laura still needs to cull the herd of her UFOs. Frog Pond: (30:43) Jen had some frustrations with her Heirloom Baby Layette. There was errata in the chart and the correct charts were not easily available. And she had her yarn ball drop out of her bag and dragged it for several feet and some of it got filthy, so she had to cut out the dirty bits. Laura had some issues with her Yggdrasil. A "no stitch" square didn't show up dark enough in her working photocopy, so she had an extra stitch and had to tink back. We mention the Yarn on Tap podcast. On Deck: (41:07) Jen wants to make Dump Truck Cardigan from 60 Quick Baby Knits for her nephew out of Knitpicks Stroll Sport, another Playful Stripes Cardigan for the new baby of indeterminate gender out of Cascade 220 SW Sport. She also wants to make the Baby Yours Sweater and she’ll use the motif to also make a blanket and hat so there will be full a layette out of Cascade 220 SW Sport in Aran (cream-colored). She’s making the Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash. She also wants to make a Bobble Bearded Beanie by Topsy Turvy, so she needs to work out her crochet skills. And she wants to make a crown for her nephew, because he is obsessed with them due to an episode of Daniel Tiger. Laura plans to make a hat for Halos of Hope, another pair of the Scale Mail Gloves by Crafty Mutt out of Knitpicks Brava Worsted in Gray with rainbow scales. These will be for her stepgranddaughter. She also wants to make the Motoring Madness mittens by Audrey Nicklin for her husband. She will use yarn she dyed to match their dog Sabre. She wants to make a Dreambird by Nadita Swings, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska out of Dizzy Blonde Studios Superwash Sock, and Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig out of Dizzy Blonde DK in either Anna or Paris. Knit Culture: (45:58) We play the trailer for a new podcast, The Baarmygirls. We talk about the Stashdown. We loved all the July entries. We award July's prize. Congratulations knittinghawk! You win a copy of Knits that Breathe: 12 Breezy Projects To Keep You Cool provided by the author Julie Turjoman. We had a special love for inagaddadonita's Pink Floyd hitchhiker and joseybug's blue Led Zeppelin handspun, and we love seeing everyone's projects. August's theme is Dog Days, so post your finished projects inspired by your pets or other animals, for your pet to wear, spin up your cat’s hair, or whatever in the August Thread. September's Theme will be Pirates vs. Ninjas, in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day. We mention Kninja Kitties. We also mention that Halos of Hope is short on hats right now, so if you have the time and inclination, please make and donate a hat. Check their site for the guidelines and where to send it. We mention some of Alana's hats from Geek Culture: (54:53) Jen loves the Lego Famale Scientist set. Laura is shameless and mentions the Glow in the Dark Weeping Angel T-Shirt (LISTENERS, DO NOT BUY HER BIRTHDAY GIFTS!) We talk about Star Trek. Specifically, we discuss ThatSciFi Guy's video where he discusses his choices for best and worst for various ship positions throughout the five series (for example best chief engineer, best captain, worst security chief, etc). We want to know what you think about it. Post in the episode thread with your thoughts. And we mention that Joss Whedon has a new biography and the forward is by Nathan Fillion, which makes Laura want it even more. Events: (1:09:14) KnitDizzney will be Sunday, September 7, 2014. You can come play in the park all day. We will also have a meetup at the picnic spiral (which is outside the gate so you don’t have to go into Disneyland/pay for a ticket) at 1pm. We will have goodie bags and some prizes. To find Laura in the park, follow our Twitter for updates. We will be at Yarnosphere on October 4th and 5th at the Expo Arts Center in Bixby Knolls in Long Beach. Dizzy Blonde will be a vendor and Jen will just be there for fun. And Jen and Laura will both be at the CogKNITive Fiber Retreat on October 11 in the La Quinta Inn in Tehachapi. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. Sign ups are open. WeFF will be November 2nd, 2014 in Torrance. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. Our next milestone prize will be at 1000 members, so join the Ravelry Group. And don’t forget to post your finished August projects in the thread! Keep stashing down!

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Episode 32: Crumpleated (Or Laura is Decidedly Not Psychic)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2014 72:45

Today’s episode is sponsored by Knit Dizzney 2014, hosted by us, the KnottyGirls Knitcast and Dizzy Blonde Studios. Knit Dizzney is set for September 7, 2014 at the Disneyland Resort. Yarn is still available! (T shirts and bags are sold out)! Get all the details at the Dizzy Blonde Studios blog. Catching Up: (0:42) Laura went to a wedding anniversary and saw a bunch of kids playing Doctor Who, which was cute. She's been watching Game of Thrones and Doctor Who. She updated her stash in Ravelry (finally). She's been getting ready for the Southern California fiber festival season, so lots of dyeing (this also applies to the Knit Dizzney yarn). She's also been setting up the Knit Dizzney pre-orders. We talk about Lilo and Stitch. Jen went to Six Flags to ride the Colossus roller coaster one more time before it closes. She saw Chef, which she really enjoyed. She's back to doing a bit of running. She also baked some delicious cookies for a bake sale to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She's been spinning up and plying the Knitpicks Full Circle Roving in the Fawn Colorway. Then she's going to start on some Knitpicks Wool of Andes in Sapphire Heather (a blue ) and Amethyst Heather (purple). She entered some stuff in the Orange County Fair and was the division winner for Handknit Clothing with her Safe at Home Cardigan and for Knit and Crochet Accessories with her Cactus Flower shawl. She's super surprised and happy. And she was cast in a play at South Coast Repertory. It's bilingual and she's really excited. In the Knitting Bag: (14:14) Laura is working on a slipped stitch hat for her other brother, out of Knitpicks Brava in Celestial Blue and Camel Heather. This is her own design. Jen is working on the blanket part of the Heirloom Layette Set by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence out of Cascade Heritage in Snow. She's also working on Ginny’s Cardigan by Mari Chiba from Unofficial Harry Potter Knits out of Wollmeise Pure in Chim Chim Chimney for Camp Loopy Month 2. The knitting is done, she just needs to weave in ends, graft the underarms and block it. She is also working on the Playful Stripes Cardigan by Alana Dakos for the new baby out of Cascade 220 Superwash Sport out of teals and pinks and greys. She'll probably put that in the PAL KAL hosted by ACTually KNITting Podcast. And she worked a bit on her Leah’s Lovely Cardigan from More Last Minute Knitted Gifts. Finished Objects: (18:02) Laura finished her Down the Garden Path Shawl by Michele DuNaeir in Lambie Toes in Special Hell. Except it needs blocking. Devil's Tower: (19:23) Laura plans to cull her Devil's Tower and get rid of projects that are no longer of interest to her. Frog Pond: (21:12) Laura frogged two projects in 30 minutes. She had trouble with her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs out of reclaimed Berroco Vintage Chunky in Chocolate. She frogged the whole thing because she accidentally started working back and forth for a bit and hence had a big hole. And she had to frog her Knitted Scale Mail Gloves because she failed to read the pattern. She started working them in the round, but they are supposed to be knit flat. She figured out how to knit the scales in the round, but were turning out too small. And she re-started them, knitting in stockinette instead of garter stitch. On Deck: (27:52) Laura will be making a second pair of the knitted scale mail gloves for her stepgranddaughter, with a rainbow pattern. She also wants to make a Dreambird by Nadita Swings out of either Dizzy Blonde yarn as a booth sample, Ink by Hanna Maciejewska out of Dizzy Blonde Studios Superwash Sock. And she wants to make an Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig out of Dizzy Blonde DK. And she wants to make the Motoring Madness mittens by Audrey Nicklin for her husband out of some yarn she dyed to match his dog, Sabre. Jen wants to make the Dump Truck Cardigan from 60 Quick Baby Knits for her nephew out of Knitpicks Stroll Sport, another Playful Stripes Cardigan for the new baby of indeterminate gender out of Cascade 220 SW Sport, the Baby Yours Sweater and she'll use the motif to also make a blanket and hat so there will be full a layette out of Cascade 220 SW Sport in Aran (a cream). She's making the Porcupine Blanket from 60 Quick Baby Knits out of Cascade 220 Superwash. She wants to make some other sweaters to get rid of some worsted weight acrylic she has: the Lace Edged Cardigan and the Colorblock Cardigan. And she will make the Beulah Cardigan for Camp Loopy Month 3 out of Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Dried Rose. And she will be making the Bobble Bearded Beanie by Topsy Turvy, but it's crochet, so she's worried. Knit Culture: (36:09) We check in on our stashdown goals. Laura has knit and crocheted 2500 meters of 91000 meters totally. She revises her goal from 25% (which would be 23000 meters) to 10% (9500 meters), which is more achievable. Jen has more yarn yardwise in stash, but she has a lot of laceweight, which gets her a lot more yardage per skein. She had a goal of 20000 yards, she is at about 7000 yards knit. She is not going to change her goal, because she believes its achievable. We want to hear how you're doing with your goals. Let us know in the Stashdown Thread. We remind you of July's theme of music. August's theme is Dog Days, so make stuff inspired by your pets or other animals, for your pet to wear, spin up your cat's hair--it's up to you. We mention the Cattbutt coaster. We review Knits that Breathe: 12 Breezy Projects To Keep You Cool by Julie Turjoman. It retails for $18.95 for digital copy and $24.95 for a paper copy. We both really like it--it's put together in a lovely manner and the patterns are classic and pretty and would be work-appropriate and also age appropriate for women who are not older than their 20s and early 30s. There are a variety of sweater shapes, so there are options for many body types and there are a lot of flattering shapes. Geek Culture: (59:29) We talk about the new Thor, who is woman! We approve. We also point out this very funny Texts from Superheroes on the subject. Events: (1:06:52) KnitDizzney will be Sunday, September 7, 2014. We will have a meetup at the picnic spiral (which is outside the gate so you don't have to go into Disneyland/pay for a ticket) at 1pm. We will have some prizes. We will be at Yarnosphere on October 4th and 5th at the Expo Arts Center in Bixby Knolls in Long Beach. Dizzy Blonde will be a vendor and Jen will just be there for fun. And Jen and Laura will both be at the CogKNITive Fiber Retreat on October 11 in the La Quinta Inn in Tehachapi. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. WeFF will be November 2nd, 2014 in Torrance. Dizzy Blonde Studios will be vending. Our next milestone prize will be at 1000 members, so join the Ravelry Group. And don’t forget to post your finished July projects in the thread! Keep stashing down!

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Episode 2: Shopaholic

High Frequency Fiber

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2014

Show NotesKnitting WIPsSara Lace Cardigan by Vera Sanon using Ornaghi Filati Merino Oro in colorway 752 purple on size 6 Addi clicks lace interchangeable needlesAlgorta by Miriam L. Felton using Cascade Ultra Pima 100% pima cotton in color way 3767 coral on size 5 addi clicks.Vanilla Socks 68 stitch toe-up with afterthought heel using Vesper 100% super wash merino wool sock yarn in the rainbow love colorway on size 1 Hiya Hiya Sharp circular needlesSpinning WIPsGritty Knits 4oz 100% Superwash merino wool in the Le Grande Boucle colorway: the official team colors for tour de fleece on my Riley Wood and Fiber Art turkish drop spindleMalabrigo Nube 4oz pure merino wool in the piedras colorway on my Threads thru time turkish drop spindleStash EnhancementGritty Knits strawberry lemonade rolags 60% cormo, 30% merino, 10% silk

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Episode 22: Wearing Fichus to the Opera (Or Jen Reads Faster than she Talks)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2014 48:54

Catching Up: (1:07) Laura has been basking in the afterglow and trying to recover from Stitches West. She's also been dying custom colorways for two stores for the Los Angeles Yarn Crawl. She's been watching Broadchurch. And she's been working with her nephew to design a new Dizzy Blonde website. And she's really wanting a Disneyland trip. Jen wants to go to Disneyland too, but her back needs to recover from Stitches. She's been doing some music with Ron (who's been nicely recovering from his surgery). She's been reading Sandman Overture. And she's been watching a lot of West Wing and Star Trek. In the Knitting Bag: (8:04) Laura has been working on her Leftie by Martina Behm, out of a Miss Babs kit in slate and red. She's also been working on a Teddy Bear Wash Cloth by Elaine Fitzpatrick in Berroco Comfort DK in some shade of brown. Jen has been working on her Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig out of Fibre Company Organik in Highlands. She's also working on a vanilla sock out of Opal Sock Yarn (Petticoat series in greens and purples and yellows). She's worked a bit on her Watership Down KAL shawl. And she finished the Mustachioed blanket by Christina Behnke out of Cascade 128 Superwash in Aporto and Black. She might want to line it, because she hates the backside of intarsia. We mention the Playful Stripes Cardigan by Alana Dakos, 60 Quick Baby Knits, 60 More Quick Baby Knits, and 60 Quick Baby Blankets. Finished Objects: (16:46) Laura finished the Scallop Hat by JT creations out of Knitpicks Brava Sport in Sienna Brown. Jen finished her shawl for the Ravellenics out of Mean Girls Yarn Club. Frog Pond: (18:16) Jen had some trouble designing her shawl because she kept realizing she was going to run out of yarn and having to change the way she was going to knit it. She realized that designing a pattern for Ravellenics is probably not the smartest thing. Devil's Tower: (20:07) Laura has put Assquack into Devil's Tower. It needs to be assembled, but she is sick of hats. On Deck: (20:37) Laura will be making a Nigh Side Hat by Preita Salyer for her brother in Broncos colors of Knitpicks Brava. She will also do some blanket squares for some of her Browncoat Nerd Wars friends who are expecting. Some will be in the Dizzy Blonde DK. Jen wants to make the Water for the Elephants socks by Rose Hiver in some Knitpicks Stroll in a pink and a natural. She also wants to make Chickadee by Ysolda out of Quince and Company Chickadee. She wants to make more baby things for the new niece or nephew, but she will have to buy more yarn because she does not have a lot of baby-appropriate (aka SUPERWASH) yarn. Knit Culture: (23:45) We do a little more of a Stitches West recap. Jen loved all of her classes, even though recommends Edie Eckman’s Where Do They Get Those Numbers? class for mathphobic knitters. She makes it really easy. Laura loved her Brooke Nico class about German and Japanese lace. We mention Brooke Nico's new book, Lovely Knitted Lace: A Geometric Approach to Gorgeous Wearables. We mention the Yarnover Truck. We are proud to be knitting aunties to the youngest of the Knitmore Girls. We loved meeting Miss Kalendar's baby, Steve from It Takes Balls to Knit, Pam from Halos of Hope, Tammy and Ben from Fiber Hooligans, Rick Mondragon, and all the listeners we got to meet. And one final special huge thank you to the girls from Namaste for their support of the Podcaster Throwdown. And Laura wants to thank Erika, Donna, and Liz for the help in the booth. Jen wants to thank Melissa for being a great travel companion. We talk about the Podcaster Throwdown. We WON! Despite having a lot fewer listeners than some podcasts (which just makes our listeners even more awesome!). But everyone put up a great fight. Thank yous to all of you who sent hats, donated money or prizes, to Pam, Ben, Purlescence Yarns, all the podcasters, Steve Haschke (who coordinated all the hats), and the El Segundo Slipt Stitchers. Finally Tally: Team Knit Knit Cafe: 126 + 26 = 152 Team CraftLit: 280 + 20 = 300 Team Knitmore Girls: 802 + 125 = 927 Team Knotty Girls: 876 + 89 = 965 Team Sock-A-Holic: 442 + 165 = 607 Team Ready, Set, Knit: 300 + 8 = 308 Total Podcast Throwdown contribution: 2,826 + 433 = 3,259 General hats, on Stitches West show floor: 289. Previous 10 virtual hats were identified as belonging to Team Sock-A-Holic and now appear in their totals. GRAND TOTAL for Stitches West, 2014: 3,115 actual hats + 433 virtual hats = 3,548 For the Ravellenic Games, Laura didn't even cast on. She was too busy with Stitches West prep. Jen finished, but just barely, because she frogged the shawl too much. We talk about the Stashdown. March's theme is March Madness. Post a finished object on the theme in the thread to win a prize! We announce winners for February. Jill Serenity wins the love challenge with her two cowls. She wins a copy of Cascadia by Amanda Milne and Fiona McLean, courtesy of Cooperative Press. Buzzedangel won the Red flash challenge with her red Hexipuff. She wins a set of conversation hearts stitch markers from k8erpillar. Geek Culture: (42:29) We point out some amazing math-geek knitting articles by Evelyn Lamb. Go read "The Stunning Symbiosis Between Math and Knitting" and "Roots of Unity: Knotted Needles Make Knitted Knots. We're also a big fan of the infographics that Casey put together in celebration of Ravelry reaching 4 million members. Events: (43:55) The Los Angeles Yarn Crawl is April 3rd-6th. Jen is not crawling (she is out of town at Craftcation). Laura is having a meet and greet on Thursday April 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 at Alamitos Bay Yarn Company. She is having a second meet and greet (also at Alamitos Bay Yarn Company) on Saturday April 5th from 12pm to 3pm. We will be doing something for WWKIP, so watch this space for details. Our next milestone prize will be at 1000 members, so join the Ravelry Group.

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Franchise Today Launches its Fourth Season

Franchise Today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012 61:00

It's an exciting time at Franchise Today with the launch of its fourth season on Thursday, September 6th at 11AM CT - 12PM ET. In the premiere show, host, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Susan BlackBeth, Chief Operating Officer of Super Wash and Founder of Dealmakers Summit. On August 28-29, at the Hotel Sofitel, the first ever Dealmakers Summit took place, matching franchise brands with private equity professionals. The event also included educational sessions, one-on-one meetings, panel discussions and the all-important, networking. Working in tandem with a strong group of advisors and sponsors, Susan took a strong vision and made it a reality. In this segment of Franchise Today, Paul and Susan discuss Dealmakers Summit, including events leading up to the summit. Of course, as there was a great deal of confidential information shared at the event, Paul and Susan will work around such information and provide a recap of the event.

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Franchising Capitalized - Dealmaker's Summit

Franchise Today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2012 58:00

In this Encore Presentation of a Special Edition of Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto was joined LIVE by Susan BlackBeth, Chief Operating Officer at Super Wash and Founder and Chair of the upcoming Dealmakers Summit, scheduled to take place in Chicago, August 28-29. Paul and Susan discussed specifics about the Summit and two days of opportunities, connections, information and deals, including: Pre-qualified and screened attendees ensure the best opportunities for meaningful connections Secure Online Deal Rooms, powered by Boefly, to expedite the exchange of confidential information after the meeting Pre-Summit Webinar to prepare you to make the best statement in your presentations and maximize your results One-on-one meetings in private, secure spaces conducive to sharing confidential and sensitive information Network, exchange business ideas, meet new contacts and connect with event attendees in the Networking Lounge Chicago is “our kind of town” and Hotel Sofitel Executive Chef Greg Biggers and Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy will prove it with their one-of-a-kind evening reception and dinner experience.

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Episode 67: Don’t Stop Spinning

KnitBytes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2012

Episode 67 FOs: Loop batt for AuntSuze in “Eye of the Storm” WIPs: JulieSpins Merino 64s in “Do One Thing” for Rainlover Hunter’s Vest in Cascade 220 Superwash New Things: Ethereal Fibers MCN in “Good for Defecation” and sparkly sock in “Taken for Granite” Bad Amy, Highland Handmades, and Knitting Like Crazy from Rainlover […]

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Franchising Capitalized - Dealmaker's Summit

Franchise Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2012 58:00

This week on a Special Edition of Franchise Today, host, Paul Segreto is joined LIVE by Susan BlackBeth, Chief Operating Officer at Super Wash and Founder and Chair of the upcoming Dealmaker's Summit. Paul and Susan will discuss specifics about the Summit and two days of opportunities, connections, information and deals, including: Pre-qualified and screened attendees ensure the best opportunities for meaningful connections Secure Online Deal Rooms, powered by Boefly, to expedite the exchange of confidential information after the meeting Pre-Summit Webinar to prepare you to make the best statement in your presentations and maximize your results One-on-one meetings in private, secure spaces conducive to sharing confidential and sensitive information Network, exchange business ideas, meet new contacts and connect with event attendees in the Networking Lounge Chicago is “our kind of town” and Hotel Sofitel Executive Chef Greg Biggers and Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy will prove it with their one-of-a-kind evening reception and dinner experience.

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Episode 46: Organization!

KnitBytes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2012

Episode 46 Here’s a photo of my reorganized craft corner! WIPs: Cubist Socks, Another Crafty Girl Strong Sock in Companion Cube Possible patterns for a toy for my cousin’s daughter- Greta, Tofu, Chelsea New Things: Cascade 220 Superwash in Jelly Bean Trendsetter Merino VIII in emerald green Project bag from Slipped Stitch Studios Knit Picks […]

Stash Saturation - Episode 77 - The Knitmore Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2009 35:52

This week's episode has been sponsored by: Want to be part of a great adventure in 2010? Become a member of Crown Mountain Farms fiber or yarn clubs. Registration is now in it's second week. The clubs have free shipping worldwide. The "Fiber Of The Month" club and the "Knitting For Fun" club both offer different colorways you can play with and you may choose different yarns or fibers. Discounts of 5% or 10% are available on purchases during 2010 on our website depending on the duration of your membership. If you love sock hop yarn and were used to buy it through our website this option will no longer be available. We created the "Sock Hop Yarn" club and only members of this club will be able to purchase the sock hop yarn in 2010. One good reason to join the "Sock Hop Yarn" club! Click the logo above to go to our homepage, click on the CLUBS button, and begin your journey there. Happy holidays from Purlescence Yarns! We're in full-blown holiday mode, knitting and weaving gifts for our loved ones. Are you set with yours? Our new favorite yarn is Cascade's 128 Superwash, a chunky Merino that knits up into beautiful gifts in no time at all. We've got a gorgeous color selection in the shop with more set to arrive this week! On the Needles: (00:31) Jasmin has finished the Albatross socks for Andrew, and cast on socks out of her Aqualung handspun and her Suzie Q handspun (both out of the Crown Mountain Farms superwash merino). Gigi is working on a dishcloth baby blanket. They discuss the Pajama Jammie Jam, and enabling. We discuss the Ravelympics, Team Knitmore and Team Sasquatch. Contest! (17:01) We talk about our Do Some Good contest (running through 1/6/2010), and some of our favorites from last year. Mother Knows Best: ( 19:03) This week, we discuss the first part of modifying patterns to suit your personal style, specifically, adding elements. When Knitting Attacks! (26:30) Gigi suffers from not practicing what she preaches! She has neglected to label her lace projects. Straw into Gold: (28:11) We discuss troubleshooting wheels.

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Stitches recap - Episode 42 - The Knitmore Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2009 61:28

This week's episode is sponsored by: New in: Tanis Fiber Arts fingering weight and a pattern written specifically for it: the April Showers sock. This week's special: Colinette Jitterbug (3/4-3/9, 20% off) On the Needles: Gigi is working on (mostly) vanilla socks this weeks. She has finished her Bulky Boot Socks, and has started a vanilla sweater, but ripped it out in favor of a new pattern. Events: Jasmin and Gigi discuss Stitches West. Jasmin and Gigi took the same classes - mostly. Colleen and Jasmin took Ergonomcis of knitting with Carson Demers, where they learned some stretches, life strategies for balancing knitting with physical health. Jasmin recommends standing up during commercial breaks. On the way to class, Jasmin was accosted by Cat Bordhi! Jasmin and Gigi, at Cat's recommendation, are going to try and get to Sock Summit. Thursday evening, Jasmin and Gigi went to the market preview. Using her wish list, Jasmin bought some batts (in Purr-ple and Tropical Fruit) and Wensleydale from Lisa Souza. Jasmin thinks it is going to grow up to be a Ribbi Pulli. Jasmin also got some Superwash merino in "Graphite". Jasmin got some interesting fibers from Tactile (babydoll, carbonized bamboo) and A Verb for Keeping Warm (targhee). Jasmin also ran into WonderMike, of YKnit notoriety. Jasmin bought a kit from Sheldrige Farms (the Inverted V top). Jasmin fell in love with Abstract Fibers. Jasmin bought a set of lace circular needles from Asciano Fibers, made of Cocobolo. Gigi fell in love with the Cocoknits patterns. Gigi found some Berroco Ultra Alpaca in a beautiful peacock blue and some red Kauni at WEBS. Friday: Jasmin and Gigi took Lucy Neatby's "Cool Socks - A" class all day. They learned the channel island cast-on, as well as loads of other nifty tips and tricks. (We will be reviewing her fantastic DVDs on the podcast, courtesy of Lucy Neatby and Sheldrige Farms.) Saturday: Jasmin and Gigi met Dr. Gemma of CogKNITive! Jasmin and Gigi had the meet and greet. Jasmin and Andrew went by the Redfish Dyeworks booth, where she got some mango colored 80% merino/ 20% tussah silk roving and Andrew picked out some 50/50 Silk Merino (project TBD). Jasmin picked up some replacement roving in Freestone Firecracker from the Royal Hare. After the market, Jasmin, Gigi, and Rosemary (from Designs by Romi) went to the party at Bobbin's Nest, which was lovely. Afterwards, we took a brief detour to get some AMAZING frozen yogurt, then went to the show-and-tell at Purlescence. Sunday: Jasmin and Gigi took the "Design Your Own Sock Architecture" class with Cat Bordhi, who we chatted with in September. Combined with the Lucy Neatby class, our minds were blown. Jasmin went to the show floor to pick up some Oak Grove yarn (to darn a pair socks) for Andrew. Jasmin went to talk to Cheryl Oberle, and while Andrew was waiting in line to pay, he picked up two skeins in "Stones". Jasmin also picked up some of the Creatively Dyed sock yarn to test drive, NOT in pinks and purples, selected by Andrew. Gigi bought some Silk/Merino from Tess Yarns in a beautiful charcoal grey, which will become a Cocoknits sweater. (Sweater TBD.) At the show, Jasmin and Gigi got audio with Lucy Neatby, Galina Khmeleva, Cheryl Oberle, and Lily Chin. Administrative stuff: Jasmin and Gigi are trying to get to Sock Summit, and they need your help. A donation of $5 or more gets you a logo magnet, and for a donation of $10 or more, we'll send you a logo pin (and a magnet). We will be adding a new segment called "Straw into Gold" about spinning! Until then, Meghan from Stitch-It has an AWESOME, regular spinning segment. We need ideas for contests! Send them our way.

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Do the Twist! - Episode 40 - The Knitmore Girls