Sunday, March 27, 2022

Godzilla Sweater- Episode 666- The Knitmore GIrls Podcast

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This week's episode is sponsored by:


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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.
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LL Yarn

Wearing a color you love is like wearing a truly great pair of boots. You stand taller and walk proud. You carry a sense of purpose. LL Yarn Co.’s 2 woman dye-studio inside a century old former wool mill in Louisville, KY creates bold and energetic colors. We are driven by fashion, culture, and cause to put our passion for color onto stunning yarns. With LL Yarn Co. on your needles and hooks you are telling the world you aren’t afraid to be noticed. Afterall, your knitting is an opportunity to share your passion with your world. LL Yarn Co., for when your knits need to speak louder than words.



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: (0:34)

Events:



Mother Knows Best:(38:08)

There’s no shame in telling someone you’ve overcommitted 


When Knitting Attacks:(51:14)

Gigi: cast on a pair of socks for Genevieve. Put all the stitches on one needle 


Knits in Space:(54:19)

The Teenage Brain


And Sew On: (1:03:28)

Translating for one of my Westvalley College sewing class buddies 

History of Fashion 

Murder, Mystery & Makeup (Bailey Sarian)

Thursday, March 17, 2022

A Full Sensory Meal- Episode 665- The Knitmore Girls

  Finally finished the #MusselburghHat; something I cast on right before shelter-in-place started. 🔮 [pattern: Musselburgh by @ysolda , yarn: Callisto in “Phyllis”] 🔮 #knitting #KnittersOfInstagram #HanddyedYarn #Knit #FO #Knitmore

Listen here:


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.
LL Yarn

Wearing a color you love is like wearing a truly great pair of boots. You stand taller and walk proud. You carry a sense of purpose. LL Yarn Co.’s 2 woman dye-studio inside a century old former wool mill in Louisville, KY creates bold and energetic colors. We are driven by fashion, culture, and cause to put our passion for color onto stunning yarns. With LL Yarn Co. on your needles and hooks you are telling the world you aren’t afraid to be noticed. Afterall, your knitting is an opportunity to share your passion with your world. LL Yarn Co., for when your knits need to speak louder than words.



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: (0:34)


Events:(11:41)

Jasmin mentions Heidi Hennessy of Lux Adorna  
She liked the Seismic Yarn crew  Seismicyarn.com
She got an argyle mug from Charan
She cut a swath through Nicole Frost's booth
Recycled jeans quilts  lecture by Sandra Chandler


When Knitting Attacks:(45:57)

Gigi: knitted sleeves, measured against the sleeve of the sloper. Needed 8 more stitches for underarm 

Ripped back 

Socks for Genevieve out of Patons Kroy The stripe sequence was reversed 


Mother Knows Best:(48:27)

Be the helper. 


Knits in Space:(48:43)

The Golden Thread 

How Fabric changed History 

Swimming World Championships 2009 in Italy 

Speedo had partnered with NASA to find material that reduced drag


And Sew On: (57:09)

Retrospective of Jasmin’s swim suits 



Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Bespoke Woolen Socks- Episode 664- The Knitmore Girls

  I wasn’t born to fit in; I was born to stand out.  [Pattern: Rainbowgan by @DrunkKnitter, Yarn: Lisa Frank kit by @FrostYarn, Buttons: @TheMagpiesEye, Makeup: @ColourPopCosmetics]  #knitting #KnittersOfInstagram #HanddyedYarn #Knit #KnitmoregirlsPodcast #

Listen here:


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


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 worked on the Bundi cardigan and cast on the sleeves and got to Thr first increase 

  • Jasmin finished the Cambridge cardigan in Oink Pigments “Bees Knees”, and blocked it.

  • Gigi has enough socks to last her a winter, and mentions Hunter Hammersen's Curiosity Cabinet


Events:(29:29)



Mother Knows Best:(33:54)

Languishing and Flourishing (NY times)



Knits in space (41:30)

Wainwright Walks 

Coast to Coast / Apple TV

200 mile trek coast to coast, ending at Robin Hood’s bay 


Knits in Space:(48:43)

The Golden Thread 

How Fabric changed History 

1969 space suits cost between 100k and 250 k, made by Playtex seamstresses 


Straw into Gold:(47:47)

Plying deep stash Crown Mountain


And Sew On: (48:31)

Gigi set up a hand sewing station. Craft Tray , supplies, sunshine on the back porch.

Need a pocket on pedal pushers for phone