Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Superlative - Episode 625- The Knitmore Girls

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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.



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


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



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:(0:37)

Not your Mom's Chicken Soup

Genevieve is weaving on a Schacht Cricket loom with Dream in Color Starry, and Little Red Bicycle.

She worked on her hat and treadled on the Ladybug Spinning Wheel.

Gigi is working on the gusset of an Andrew sock 

Jasmin is into the body shaping on her worsted sock arms cardigan in Knitcircus Yarn Ringmaster in “We scare because we care”. She’ll be using the “Monstropolis” gradient for the sleeves.

Gigi got to the toe of Andrew’s 2nd sock 


Jasmin knit the pockets and has blocked her Odds and Ends test knit for Tina Tse in the Knitmore Gradient from Black Trillium Fibers held together with a strand of Diptera from LolaBean Yarn Co.


Jasmin started the “Modern Art” pullover (cover sweater from the Art of Circular Yokes) in Magpie Fibers Swanky DK in “Bougie Beaver” for the #MagpieBeavalong2021


Jasmin swatched for the Blossom Sweater test knit for Little Skein Anne.

Jasmin started a baby sweater (details pending delivery of the sweater).


In Stitches:(20:46)

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

(RAVELRY LINK) the Anna cardigan, (RAVELRY LINK) the Coronation cardigan, the Payne pullover, (RAVELRY LINK) the Oliver pullover, (RAVELRY LINK) the colorblock pullover.

Gigi stopped wearing knit socks every day. She wore the Treppenviertel cowl at night as a hat, and the

Flannel shirt from clothing construction class 


Events:(29:57)

Knitgirllls Fail - Along is ongoing

Stash Dash in May

 2020 Summer Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23, 2021

Tour de Fleece in July (Sat, Jun 26, 2021 – Sun, Jul 18, 2021)

#MagpieBeavalong2021 

Mother Knows Best:(32:00)

Chauvin Trial
A Kids book about Racism by Jelani Memory


Straw into Gold:(37:40)

Jasmin does a little more spinning on the Acadia wheel for her Incredibles family sweaters 


Knits in Space:(38:40)

Cookie deliveries!

Project Cornerstone 

And Sew On: (44:16)

Classes at CaƱada continue, the classes  are recorded. 

Copied Jasmin’s adjusted pattern onto Tap plastic clear sheet

New class started: lingerie. First project: panties 


Monday, April 19, 2021

Complicated Explanations for Simple Things - Episode 624 - The Knitmore Girls

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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.



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


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



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:(0:39)

Gigi knitted to the toe of the 2nd Xmas sock

Jasmin is into the body shaping on her worsted sock arms cardigan in Knitcircus Yarn Ringmaster in “We scare because we care”. She’ll be using the “Monstropolis” gradient for the sleeves.

Gigi got to the toe of Andrew’s 2nd sock.

Genevieve wound the yarn for :

Jasmin finished the knitting on her the Odds and Ends test knit for Tina Tse in the Knitmore Gradient from Black Trillium Fibers held together with a strand of Diptera from LolaBean Yarn Co.

Jasmin mentions her box of bulb shaped stitch markers.

Jasmin put the sleeves on holders and is about 1” into the body on Sam’s Gramps Cardigan (by TinCanKnits) in Magpie fibers Nest Worsted in “Twilight Dark”


Genevieve wound the yarn for :

Jasmin swatched Magpie Fibers Swanky DK in “Bougie Beaver” for the “Modern Art” pullover (cover sweater from the Art of Circular Yokes) for the Magpie #Beavalong

Genevieve worked on her hat/beanie.

Genevieve worked on the Schacht Cricket loom

Jasmin is working on (RAVELRY LINK!) Sam's Gramps Cardigan


In Stitches:(11:56)

Jasmin wore her handspun effortless cardigan (actually the [RAVELRY LINK] Breezy Cardigan)

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

her (RAVELRY LINK!) Anna cardigan, Griffindor scarf and hat, her beanie and her Shrunk Payne pullover, and the Pippi Longstocking stockings.

Gigi stopped wearing knit socks every day

Wore the (RAVELRY LINK) Treppenviertel cowl at night as a hat

 (RAVELRY LINK)    Flickering Shawl

Flannel shirt from clothing construction class 

Camp shirt from beginning clothing construction 


Events:(16:26)

Knitgirllls Fail - Along is ongoing

Stash Dash in May

 2020 Summer Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23, 2021

[Beijing Winter Olympics start ]

Tour de Fleece in July (Sat, Jun 26, 2021 – Sun, Jul 18, 2021)

Discussion for  a new name for what used to be the Knitting Olympics
Pan-Athenic Games?

Mother Knows Best:(25:03)

From KrisLuvsWool:

“I learned to sew on a sewing machine when I was younger. We purchased patterns, cut out the fabrics, and sewed it all up… so I have had some rudimentary experience with sewing, but would still consider myself a beginner. That said, as a knitter who has gained an understanding of fit and ease, etc., I’ve got an interest in sewing garments again, but am a little overwhelmed about where to start and how FAR to jump into sewing and drafting patterns. I’m working on padding out my dress form to be more of a real “double”-- but at what stage should I bother trying to make a sloper? A Moulage? Where would you recommend getting started. I checked at our local CC but it’s not offering classes of that nature; and even with Craftsy, I’ve been overwhelmed by the choices that don’t seem curated to guide me into levels of “making”. How does someone “level up” with sewing?”

Vogue 1003, Vogue 1004  LINK
Craftsy check Suzie Furrer, the bodice 

When Knitting Attacks:(36:00)

Genevieve was yarn barfed on.

Gigi was working on the stripy sparkly Xmas socks. Vanilla is the new Black.


Straw into Gold:(40:01)

Jasmin does a little spinning on the Acadia spinning wheel for her Incredibles family sweaters 

She mentions Sheepspot and Dr Gemma

Knits in Space:(42:12)

GODZILLA VS KONG private theater viewing!!!


And Sew On: (47:12)

Classes at CaƱada continue, the classes  are recorded. 

Did Full Bust Adjustment, had to cut a new front 

Set in sleeves were miserable, front of sleeves was terrible 

Bust darts need to be backed off. Threads magazine article on pressing during construction (article is no longer available).



Thursday, April 8, 2021

Moosematician- Episode 623 - The Knitmore Girls

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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 dot com slash knitmore12 and use code knitmore12 for 12 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


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



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:(0:46)

Genevieve wound some yarn for her mom, and some "Blue S
pruce " from Lisa Souza Dyeworks
and is knitting a hat for herself

Gigi bound off one Xmas sock, and cast on the second one using the [RAVELRY LINK] "Vanilla is the new Black "pattern

Jasmin is past the curved hems on her worsted sock arms cardigan in Knitcircus Yarn Ringmaster in “We scare because we care”. She’ll be using the “Monstropolis” gradient for the sleeves.

Gigi finished one sock for Andrew cast on a new one 

Gigi mentions the Things You  Missed in History Class podcast and the Spy museum in DC

Jasmin finished the body, and started the first sleeve on her the Odds and Ends test knit for Tina Tse in the Knitmore Gradient from Black Trillium Fibers held together with a strand of Diptera from LolaBean Yarn Co.


In Stitches:(10:07)

Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, the [RAVELRY LINK] Oliver Sweater, and the Side to Side Fade cardigan

Gigi stopped wearing knit socks every day. Also, she used her cotton Quilt doubled

she wore the (RAVELRY LINK) Pointed Firs shawl .Flannel shirt and, Camp shirt

from beginning clothing construction 

Jasmin wore the Pointed Firs shawl, and the [RAVELRY LINK] September Morn pullover


Events:(14:22)

Knitgirllls Fail - Along is ongoing

Stash Dash in May

 2020 Summer Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23, 2021

The knitting event concurrent with the Olympics

Tour de Fleece in July (Sat, Jun 26, 2021 – Sun, Jul 18, 2021)

6 weeks of training leading up to the events

Mother Knows Best:(18:09)

Skills beget skills

Jasmin mentions the test knit for Tina Tse, as well as preview knitting the Side to Side Fade cardigan for Ellie Skeinanigans



When Knitting Attacks:(28:38)

Genevieve started a hat at night.

Gigi: working on Andrew’s socks. 


Knits in Space:(32:39)

Allen v Farrow, separating the art from the artist

Art by Elliot LINK

Adella, the Enabler

And Sew On: (39:32)

Classes at CaƱada continue, the classes  are recorded.

Drafting moulages for every one I measured 

San Francisco City College registration is starting

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Lizard Habitat - Episode 622 - The Knitmore Girls

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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.



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


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


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:(0:41)

Gigi is working on two socks for Andrew

Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK) Tectonic pullover in La Bien AimĆ©e’s Aran in “AimĆ©e’s Sweater”.

Jasmin finished her sideways fade cardigan preview knit  for Ellie Skeinanigans in a Frost Yarns DK gradient

Jasmin is past the curved hems on her worsted sock arms cardigan in Knitcircus Yarn Ringmaster in “We scare because we care”. She’ll be using the “Monstropolis” gradient for the sleeves.

Jasmin started the Odds and Ends test knit for Tina Tse in the Black Trillium Fibers (no longer dyeing) Knitmore Gradient held together with LolaBean Yarn Co Diptera. Genevieve knitted a few stitches on Jasmin's
Genevieve wound the mini skeins for the Side to Side sweater, she worked on the side to side Fade cardigan,

Genevieve wound a skein of Bunny slippers yarn from Oink,and she likes winding skeins
Jasmin mentions the ball winder from Nancy's Knit Knacks



In Stitches:(14:36)

Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, (RAVELRY LINK) red and gold woven scarf and hat, (RAVELRY LINK) Coronation cardigan, (RAVELRY LINK) Anna Cardigan, Tiny Tea Leaves cardigan, Payne pullover

Gigi wore socks every day, the (RAVELRY LINK) Carli sweater with zipper, a Flannel shirt from clothing construction class


Events:(19:12)

Knitgirllls Fail - Along is ongoing

Stash Dash in May

2020 Summer Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23, 2021

Tour de Fleece in July (Sat, Jun 26, 2021 – Sun, Jul 18, 2021)Knitting Olympics LINK
#TeamSasquatch



Mother Knows Best:(23:38)

Optimize your making area.MIMMO Caddy by Mollie Ollie



When Knitting Attacks:(40:02)

Jasmin is working on a test knit. She didn't like her second row, and it didn't get better


Knits in Space:(42:45)

Play in some dirt




And Sew On: (51:31)

Classes at CaƱada continue, the classes are recorded.

Drafting moulages for every one I measured