Wednesday, April 29, 2020

episode 576

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This week's episode is sponsored by:
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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
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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

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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


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


Mother Knows Best:(26:15)
You are the boss of you


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)


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.  






Thursday, April 23, 2020

Gentle with your Baking - Episode 573 - The Knitmore Girls

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Listen here:

This week's episode is sponsored by:
erin_lane_logo coloredb grey
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. 

knitCompanion_KnitMoreGirls
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.
lolologo
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  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

Events(25:11)
knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php   has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled

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