Thursday, January 26, 2017

The Steeking Podcast - Episode 413 - The Knitmore Girls

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This episode has been sponsored by
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Black Trillium Fibres is returning to Stitches West this year with fresh new designs from Sivia Harding & Andrea Mowry, as well as show-exclusive shaded speckles and limited edition kits.  We’ll dazzle you with a rainbow of gradient mini-skein packs - 60 color choices in all - and a wealth of speckles, solids, and layered colors on our 100g skeins.  So come find your fade, color your world and get inspired in booth 746/748!  Knitmore listeners get 10% off when they mention “Gigi” at checkout.
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Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.
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Let’s put our collective best foot forward!Adapted from traditional Turkish sock techniques and worked in fifteen contrast colors on a neutral background, these whimsical toe-up socks feature increases across the hinge of the foot to add ease and ensure a comfortable fit.Perfect for drafty houses, dorms, and anyone with perpetually chilly feet, this pattern yields thick and cozy socks with unique style.$5 from the sale of every Love Still Wins kit will be donated to Lambda Legal Defense, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to achieve the full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people, and those living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

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Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.


On the Needles:(0:30)

Gigi turned 60 on Saturday the 21st, and we attended the Women's March in San Jose. We saw a lot of pink hats. Gigi has been knitting preemie hats.

Jasmin is nearly finished with Genevieve's Gone Astray cardigan, and she has cast on the Baa-ble hat. She gushes about Sincere Sheep yarn. She has also knitted in sheep dogs. Gigi mentions Dr Gemma. Jasmin is hoping to sew the steek today.

Gigi is working on the Puerto Montt by Martina Behm, out of Rohrspatz and Wollmeise. (StrickMich! Club)

Gigi has been working on the Sidewalk sweater, from the Grown collection, by Kate Oates in Venezia Bulky. She has been working on the sleeves, and is ready to start sleeve decreases. Also, she wanted to check the fit, so she put the sweater on Try it on Tubing, and put it on.

Jasmin finished a Kitkat hat for herself for the Women's March on Washington. out of White Birch Fiber Arts “Goth Cat” colorway. (We contacted the organizers of the pink Cat Hat project** for family friendly hashtags, and we got: #craftivism, #CreativeResistance, #HatsForHerstory.)

Jasmin has picked up her #BigBadBergalong  Ashburn shawl, and she is thinking of finishing her Viajante as a takealong project.

In Stitches:(17:11)

Gigi wore knitted socks the Quynn hat , and the handspun cowl. The hand spun cowl is becoming a staple wardrobe piece. It has a number of bright colors with a black background, so it is very versatile. She thinks she should spin some more fiber for cowls. She also wore the Knitmore cowl, 2016 socks, and Jasmin's Bifrost. Jasmin mentions Ply magazine and the article on singles yarn.


Sam wore the shadow knitting Alien scarf out of Debbie Stoller's Stitch and Bitch


Jasmin wore her 3 color cashmere cowl, cat hat, Bifrost scarf


Genevieve wore her cat hat, Hamilknit hat. Rex wore the Quynn hat

Events:(23:46)

We will be attending
- Stitches West 2017,  February 23-26, at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
We talk about the #knitmorebuymore form for #StitchesWest: if you're a vendor and want to participate, click the link and fill out the form!

The Meet and Greet will be at noon on Saturday in the Erin Lane Booth.


We attended TNNA, a craft show for vendors, and it was marvelous, educational, and exciting.


Contest:(31:28)

The Do Some Good Contest, and the Grinchalong are closed for this year,
#OperationSockDrawer and #ProjectSweaterChest are back!
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Parameters for participating in the #operationsockdrawer contest:
Participants: post a picture to the ravelry forum, or to instagram with the #operationsockdrawer, have your ravelry name on your instagram profile. Feel free to double dip your projects.
Projects will be judged on originality and general delightfulness.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #projectsweaterchest. This is the sweater equivalent of #operationsockdrawer. We want to encourage you to knit yourself a chest full of sweaters. This contest also has been inspired by Susan B. Anderson and her fast forward video of her top 10 sweaters.



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We have lots of great prizes to give away. Feel free to double dip with any other KAL.

#elizalong also applies to this contest, since Elizabeth Doherty's  sweaters are polished and functional, and excellent for everyday wear.

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Mother Knows Best:(36:02)


This week we answer a question about steeking and converting a cardigan to a one piece construction.


When Knitting Attacks:(47:57)


Gigi ripped back the bind off and wing that she had knitted to make the Puerto Montt larger.
Also, she split a a stitch a few rows down. She had to drop it down a number of rows and ladder up


Review:(51:47)


This week we review
The Joy of Color by Janine Bajus
Jasmin mentions Carson Demers of Ergo I Knit, who is an ergonomics expert. IS THIS CORRECT?


And Sew On:(1:07:03)


Gigi has been working on the Grinch bags.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

A Cave with WiFi - Episode 412 - The Knitmore Girls

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This episode has been sponsored by
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Pits; everyone has them, and they can stink and make your clothes wet. But worse than the odor is the chemicals used on this delicate place. If you have been considering a natural deodorant, consider Bar-Maids Probiotic Deodorant. It is aluminum, paraben, and phthalate free and currently offered in 2 sizes and two scents. Give your pits a breather! You could come out smelling like a rose (geranium) – which, by the way, will be released in January.
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Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.
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Let’s put our collective best foot forward!Adapted from traditional Turkish sock techniques and worked in fifteen contrast colors on a neutral background, these whimsical toe-up socks feature increases across the hinge of the foot to add ease and ensure a comfortable fit.Perfect for drafty houses, dorms, and anyone with perpetually chilly feet, this pattern yields thick and cozy socks with unique style.$5 from the sale of every Love Still Wins kit will be donated to Lambda Legal Defense, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to achieve the full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people, and those living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

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Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.

On the needles:(0:30)


Jasmin has been working on the Genevieve's Gone Astray cardigan. Jasmin loves the yarn from sincere Sheep, and she is planning on doing the Baa-ble hat. She so appreciates Boston Jen's support for her doing Goodreader and syncing phone and tablet for apps.

Jasmin laments that beading takes along time, even when she uses Oral-B superfloss. She's on the last chart row.

And Jasmin spoilered that Sivia Harding has a new cowl design coming up with Black Trillium Fibres.  She is planning to do the perfect buttonhole by Anna Zilboorg (CORRECTION: Book is called Splendid Apparel, not Embellished Knits). The buttonhole is also in Knitting for Anarchists.


Gigi is working on the Puerto Montt by Martina Behm. Out of Rohrspatz and Wollmeise. (Strick Mich! Club) Finished body and started side part1.



 Jasmin finished a Cat hat for Genevieve for the Women's March on Washington. out of White Birch Fiber Arts “Royal Cat” colorway. We contacted the organizers of the pink Cat Hat project** for family friendly hashtags, and we got: #craftivism, #CreativeResistance, #HatsForHerstory.

She is thinking of finishing her Viajante as a taking along project.

 Gigi is working on her own Kit Kat hat out of Quince and Company's Osprey. Gigi has been working on the Sidewalk sweater, from the Grown collection, by Kate Oates in Venezia Bulky. She started the sleeves, two at a time. She loves the way the fabric feels, but it is hard on her hands.


Jasmin swatched for the First Light cardigan in Lisa Souza BFL worsted. She has also pulled out yarn to swatch for a vneck boxy by Joji Locatelli. She loves the Ann Budd stitch gauge ruler.

Gigi has been knitting preemie hats, and is working on a Kit Kat hat.

Genevieve wants to start knitting.

XRX is going online and will not be publishing Knitter's Magazine anymore. Stitches events will continue. 
 
In Stitches:(24:05)


Gigi wore knitted socks, a hat, and the handspun cowl. The hand spun cowl is becoming a staple wardrobe piece. It has a number of bright colors with a black background, so it is very versatile. She also wore the Knitmore cowl, 2016 socks, and the Greyhaven hat Boston Jen knit for her.


Sam wore the shadow knitting Alien scarf. Out of Debbie Stoller's Stitch and Bitch


Jasmin wore her Greyhaven hat, Bifrost scarf, and Breezy Cardigan, and the Tempest cardigan.




Rex wore his Welcome to the Flock, and his Landon cardigan, and his Sherlock hat.


Events:(28:36)



We will be attending
 - TNNA 2017 at the San Jose Convention Center January 21-23
 - Stitches West 2017,  February 23-26, at the Santa Clara Convention Center. 

The Meet and Greet will be at noon on Saturday in the Erin Lane Booth.

We mention Specialties Sandwiches, which is our go to Stitches lunch choice.

 Jasmin mentions Door Dash as a food delivery option. She mentions the amazing restaurants in downtown Sunnyvale, Rok Bistro, Taverna Bistro, and Dishdash. Also Pho Minh. And we have tips for attending Stitches West (and an expense tracker!).

Contest: We didn't talk about the contests. Ooops ! (When podcasting attaaaaacks!)
#OperationSockDrawer and #ProjectSweaterChest are  put on hold for the time being
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The  Do Some Good contest  started Friday after Thanksgiving.
The object of Do Some Good is to do something positive on a local, national or global level. Something that benefits more than your immediate family and friends. This year we will try and focus on supporting social justice organizations.

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The Grinch-Along started December 1st, and this is an instagram and ravelry thread contest. For this contest, work on anything that brings you joy and is not 2016 holiday gift knitting. We have amazing prizes, and bags made by us from this pinterest tutorial.
 
Entries will be judged on originality and general delightfulness. And obviously, Grinchiness.

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Mother Knows Best:(35:27)
This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thead, about how to get YouTube podcasts to downcast. If you have a tip, let us know


When Knitting Attacks:(41:19)


Gigi was working on the Puerto Montt, and dropped a stitch where the sides meet, a decrease came undone. She had to tink back two rows and reknit. Also, she misread the instructions, she was supposed to have used up 60% of the yarn. She weighed the yarn she had left, and she had 60% left. Reading comprehension is crucial.

Review:(40:55)
This week we review Cute Critter Crochet, by Maki Oomaci

And Sew On:(50:06)

Gigi has been working on the Grinch bags. She also mended a pair of leggings, shorts and the Cinderella dress ( from Zulily) for Genevieve.


Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Cognates - Episode 411 - The Knitmore Girls

Untitled

Listen here:
This episode has been sponsored by:

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Pits; everyone has them, and they can stink and make your clothes wet. But worse than the odor is the chemicals used on this delicate place. If you have been considering a natural deodorant, consider Bar-Maids Probiotic Deodorant. It is aluminum, paraben, and phthalate free and currently offered in 2 sizes and two scents. Give your pits a breather! You could come out smelling like a rose (geranium) – which, by the way, will be released in January.
erinLane_logo_512px_zpsc0dd1208
Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.
InfiniteTwistSoftGold_zps2937a47a   
Let’s put our collective best foot forward!Adapted from traditional Turkish sock techniques and worked in fifteen contrast colors on a neutral background, these whimsical toe-up socks feature increases across the hinge of the foot to add ease and ensure a comfortable fit.Perfect for drafty houses, dorms, and anyone with perpetually chilly feet, this pattern yields thick and cozy socks with unique style.$5 from the sale of every Love Still Wins kit will be donated to Lambda Legal Defense, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to achieve the full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people, and those living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

plumdeluxe_logo_straptea
Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.



On the Needles:(0:33)


Gigi finished Smooth  Operator Socks out of White Birch Fiberarts “Little Birdie colorway”.  $10 of the sale of each skein of this color will be donated to the ACLU, and $10 will go to Planned Parenthood. Also, the leftover yarn has been knit into preemie hats and the last bits have turned into pompoms.

Jasmin mentions Sock Architecture by Lara Neel for figuring out how to get just the right fit.
She also thanks Cat Bordhi for all her sock knowledge.

 Jasmin really likes Sarah and Duck.  And she mentions the Genevieve Tube Sock pattern. ]


Gigi is working on sidewalk sweater, Grown collection, by Kate Oates in Venezia Bulky.

 She is working on a Cat hat for Genevieve for the Women's March on Washington. out of White Birch Fiber Arts “royal cat” colorway. We contacted the organizers of the pink Cat Hat project** for family friendly hashtags, and we got: #craftivism, #CreativeResistance, #HatsForHerstory.

Also, Gigi finished another Quynn hat, and a all the leftover yarn from a pair of socks into preemie hats, and still had leftovers for pompoms, and made lots of itty bitty pompoms. Genevieve helped.We use the Clover Pompom Maker.

Jasmin got the charts, sheep and sheepdogs sorted to finish Genevieve's Gone Astray cardigan.

Jasmin swatched for the First Watch cardigan in Lisa Souza BFL worsted. She has also pulled out yarn to swatch for a vneck boxy by Joji Locatelli.

Jasmin has started crocheting the Elsa Amigarumi kit from Kristen's Kords. #letitCRO

Boston Jen is emotionally supporting this endeavor.


In Stitches:(27:32)


Gigi wore knitted socks, a hat, the handspun cowl, and the Knitmore cowl. Looked at closet to pick a sweater, they are bright.


Jasmin wore her Greyhaven hat, rainbow wristers, and Breezy Cardigan, and the Tempest cardigan. Genevieve wore her Elsa sweater,Worm hat, the Coronation cardigan, Kapuzin hoodie, Hamilknit hat.

Rex wore his Welcome to the Flock, and his Landon cardigan, his Sherlock hat, and the Dino hat.

Events:(29:25)


We will be attending TNNA 2017 at the San Jose Convention Center January 21-23, and Stitches West 2017,  February 23-26, at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Contest:(31:04)
#OperationSockDrawer and #ProjectSweaterChest are  put on hold for the time being
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The  Do Some Good contest  started Friday after Thanksgiving.
The object of Do Some Good is to do something positive on a local, national or global level. Something that benefits more than your immediate family and friends. This year we will try and focus on supporting social justice organizations.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Grinch-Along started December 1st, and this is an instagram and ravelry thread contest. For this contest, work on anything that brings you joy and is not 2016 holiday gift knitting. We have amazing prizes, and bags made by us from this pinterest tutorial.
 
Entries will be judged on originality and general delightfulness. And obviously, Grinchiness.

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Mother Knows Best:(34:26)

Stick with it and it'll click. (Learning to read your knitting - reading crochet stitches)

When Knitting Attacks:(41:19)

Gigi wanted to work on Sidewalk sweater. She needs to add stitches to accommodate back 40.  She will need to try it on and figure out where to start. She mentions Try it on Tubing.

Opus the octopus.  Gigi needs to attach eyelids before knitting more, so she can start stuffing the head.


Review:(45:28)

Straw into Gold:(55:49)

Device upgrade!


And Sew On:(58:06)

Gigi has been sewing some more seams on Grinch bags.