Sunday, February 21, 2021

Hot Dawg! - Episode 616 - The Knitmore Girls



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Listen here:

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.






When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art?
Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off.
See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup

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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


Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.

Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.

Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.

And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.

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


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:(0:59)

Gigi finished the second sock of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book, available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments

Jasmin has made progress on her (RAVELRY LINK) L’escargot Bleu shawl 

She is excited about her Alpenglow Binary BitMarkers (stitch markers). Jasmin also mentions their skein twister.

Gigi is knitting on the second  Pippi Longstocking tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra. 
Jasmin (RAVELRY LINK) Barberry Cardigan in Abstract Fiber Rothko in “Saffron”.

Jasmin is nearly at the armholes on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam

Gigi: working on the afterthought heel of a Xmas sock for myself (RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink, heel and toe in Oink Redrum.

Gigi finished (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten

Jasmin pulled her (RAVELRY LINK) Philosopher’s Wool Kilim sweater out of the garage and is nearly done with the second sleeve.

Gigi: figured out how to Finishuary, without having  a giant pile in her den. 

Jasmin swatched for a (RAVELRY LINK) Tornado pullover in LolaBean Yarn Co Pinto Bean DK “Galaxy”

Gigi finished last bit of hand sewing zipper on (RAVELRY LINK) Katje 

Jasmin swatched for a (RAVELRY LINK) Tectonic pullover in La Bien Aimée’s Aran in “Aimée’s Sweater”

Sewed in ends of Katje Hoodie by Cocoknits  (RAVELRY LINK)

Jasmin swatched for a sideways fade pullover in Frost Yarn’s DK “Saturated Rainbow” LINK

Gigi started the (RAVELRY LINK) funambulus socks from the #operationSockDrawer book 

Started the (RAVELRY LINK) Alaska hat


In Stitches:(26:53)

Gigi wore (RAVELRY LINK) Jasmin’s boxy

Jasmin wore her cashmere (RAVELRY LINK) Mariah hoodie, (RAVELRY LINK) calligraphy cardigan, new hat with giant pom pom

Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf, (RAVELRY LINK), Barberry Cardigan 

Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl .2 and socks every day 

And (RAVELRY LINK) Cat Bordhi’s wristers , (RAVELRY LINK) Pointed Firs shawl , and (RAVELRY LINK) Gran's Hug


Events:(30:22)

The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy.

#FinishItFebruary

#Fiberuary on instagram

Little Skein in the Big Wool book club


Mother Knows Best:(32:38)

Positive self talk


When Knitting Attacks:(37:46)

Jasmin is miscounting on the barberry

Gigi was weaving in ends, noticed that she had neglected to sew in the last bit of the zipper 

Also, working on churfirsten socks, on two pattern repeats, she neglected to offset the pattern .

Alaska hat has color work, it is hard 

 

Purloined :(41:17)

from Dr. Gemma's Cogknitive podcast: Some thing I really like

Plastic trays from the teachers store for projects, Dinosaurs, kinetic sand and Fidget monster.



Knits in Space:(45:42)

You are never too old for blanket forts.


And Sew On: (49:21)

 Classes at Cañada continue. The class are recorded. Students can play the recordings and follow techniques step by step, at their own pace. Kenneth D King



Sunday, February 14, 2021

Double Sweata Weatha- Episode 615 - 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.
Go to HelloFresh.com/10knitmore and use code 10knitmore for 10 free meals, including
free shipping!





When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art?
Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off.
See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup

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


Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.

Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.

Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.

And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.

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


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:(0:48)


Gigi is knitting on the second one of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book (available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments  

Jasmin is still working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam

Jasmin has made progress on her (RAVELRY LINK) L’escargot Bleu shawl

Gigi is knitting on the second  Pippi Longstocking tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra. 

Gigi cast on a Xmas sock for herself (RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink, heel and toe in Oink Redrum.

Gigi worked on another black sock for Andrew,

Jasmin finished the body and 1 ½ sleeves on her (RAVELRY LINK) Barberry Cardigan in Abstract Fiber Rothko in “Saffron”.

Gigi gathered knits for Finishuary,  got a basket piled a yard high

Jasmin is working on her (RAVELRY LINK) Amber pullover
Genevieve worked on the (RAVELRY LINK) Lady Eleanor shawl
Jasmin mentions the (RAVELRY LINK) Danger shawl

In Stitches:(12:39)

Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Carli cardigan, (RAVELRY LINK) calligraphy cardigan, (RAVELRY LINK) parkland boxy

Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf.

Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl 2.0 and socks every day, 

(RAVELRY LINK) Cat Bordhi’s wristers, (RAVELRY LINK) Pointed Firs shawl 


Events:(25:15)

The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy.

#FinishingFebruary

#Fiberuary on instagram


Mother Knows Best:(26:30)

How to fit in knitting with the rest of the day to day family life 


When Knitting Attacks:(36:13)

Miscounting! On the (RAVELRY LINK) barberry

Gigi pulled out the cuff of the socks on a plane.  

Finishuary basket is in the other room, out of sight, out of mind 

Jasmin suggests Gigi to start color work with the 
(RAVELRY LINK) Alaska hat

Straw into gold:(42:26)

Wound skeins, set red silk/merino. Dryer rack!


Knits in Space:(47:06)

Gigi: FaceTime knitting consultation 


And Sew On: (50:48 )

Classes at Cañada College are continuing. The classes are recorded. She loves that, she can go back and follow step by step, at her own pace. Also, there is the textbook to look at.

 Jasmin mentions Thai Silks



Saturday, February 6, 2021

Subtle Neon- Episode 614- The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

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seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn dot TV and use
my promo code knitmore. That’s A-C-O-R-N dot T-V, code knitmore to
get your first 30 days for free!

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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.





When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art?
Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off.
See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup

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


Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.

Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.

Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.

And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.

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


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:(0:51)

Gigi is knitting the foot of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments  

Jasmin mentions her (RAVELRY LINK) match and move shawl

Jasmin mentions MAYBE kits for the (RAVELRY LINK) I scream socks from Lolabean Yarn company

Jasmin is still working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam

Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.

Gigi is knitting on the second set of Pippi Longstocking tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra. 

Jasmin finished her Lady Eleanor Shawl from … 2006?

Gigi started another black sock for Andrew

Jasmin picked up her Barberry Cardigan in Abstract Fiber Rothko in “Saffron”, and finished the back and is nearly finished with one of the fronts.

What is the hashtag for February Finishing? Finishing February? Finishuary?

Also, Gigi’s (RAVELRY LINK) Diaphanous raglan is swatched 

Gigi gathered knits for Finishuary, and got a basket piled a yard high

Jasmin started her (RAVELRY LINK) Amber Pullover by Rachel Brockman in Wandering Flock worsted merino in “Cosmic Tye Dye”


In Stitches:(26:23)

Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Carli cardigan, and the (RAVELRY LINK) Payne 2

Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf, (RAVLERY LINK) 

Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl and socks every day 

And Cat Bordhi’s wristers, the Mishke and cocoknits Katje hoodie 


Events:(31:06)

The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy.

Stitches at home is THIS WEEKEND! February 5-7, 2021

Stitches West 2021 has been canceled

Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6

#FinishingFebruary?

Mother Knows Best:(32:56)

Do something your inner teenager would have loved!

When Knitting Attacks :(39:13)

Easy projects defeat Jasmin



Straw into gold:(42:55)

Jasmin finished plying the singles from the CVM fleece. Jasmin is still spinning a Sue Reuser Cormo for the orange portion of the Monarch sweater. (7-8 oz down)

Jasmin plied the reds merino/silk singles.



Knits in Space:(46:30)

So many new babies. <3 Lasagna for a crowd from America's Test Kitchen

Jasmin likes bark boxes for fur babies. (
For a FREE EXTRA month of BarkBox, visit barkbox.com/knitmore when you subscribe to a 6 or 12 month plan )

And Sew On: (52:17)

Second week of Classes at Cañada! Classes get recorded, so everything is good and Gigi can watch things again. Classes are: Evening gown and French pattern drafting.

Homework was hand basting 10 swatches. Gigi started drafting the sloper, But had a sewing attack.