Tuesday, December 27, 2022

10 feet of Toilet Paper- Episode 698- The Knitmore Girls

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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

    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: (0:43)


    Events:(18:42)


    Mother Knows Best:(33:56)

    2023 Themes!

    Jasmin 2023: More. (More arts!)

    Gigi 2023 less!

    What are your themes for 2023?
     

    When Knitting Attacks:(44:31)

    • Gigi:out of yarn for toes on A’s socks. He suggested black toes

    • Upper back increases for Verena cardigan. Need to fudge an extra stitch in. 

    • Jasmin's yarn crocked while she direct warped her Schacht Flip Loom


    Knit more, know more ;(51:30)

    A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

    Protests are ongoing. Christmas in Iran



    And Sew on:(56:19)

    Final project:bark cloth. Oops


    Wednesday, December 21, 2022

    Time Travel Music- Episode 697- The Knitmore Girls

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    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)



     In Stitches:(21:54) 

    • Gigi cardigan-shawl (sweater poncho) swancho, Knitmore cowl , wool socks 
    • Jasmin: Betty and Judy Lodge pullover, Rainbowgan, Calligraphy cardigan, Effortless cardigan, gifted hat with orange Pompom. Boob Window sweater
    • Genevieve: Pantastic Hoodie, Musselburgh Hat
    • Jasmin mentions the HoneyLove waist cincher 


    Events:(29:00)

    Lisa Barefields SPELLING?Carmel Corn recipe LINK


    Mother Knows Best:(36:23)

    Use it, Don't Loose it.
    New England Lobster Market in Burlingame

    Knit more, know more:(43:00)

    A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.


    Short Rows:(50:09)

    Rex has his first (!) full segment


    And Sew on:(56:35)

    Final. Big project :Bark cloth. B



    Tuesday, December 13, 2022

    Quality Control- Episode 696- 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 knitmore18 and use code knitmore18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping!


    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!

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    On the Needles: (0:42)

    • Gigi : Andrew’s sock at Jasmin’s. Cuff of #2

    • Jasmin finished Genevieve’s Science Camp hat in Oink Pigments “Slime Scene Investigation”

    • Gigi working on another pair of socks for Andrew for knitting at my house gusset decreases

    • Jasmin is tubularly binding off her Pumpkin Patch sweater, all from well-aged yarn.

    • Jasmin: super political embroidered art project BIG REVEAL. (Details on Substack)

    • Rex’s Godzilla sweater: Finished, finished, finished! (Details on Substack)

    • Jasmin finished her  Musselburgh hat in Always be Kind yarn’s “Inclusive Pride Stripes”

    • Jasmin is grafting the under arm on the Altblebragenser in Frost Yarn’s Reverse Speckle rainbow and Teal Torch Knits 9 neons. 
    • Gnomes in the yoke sweater (Go Big or Go Gnome, only on Ravelry). She mentions Jennifer Steingass's tree charts (in the Vintersol Pattern)

    Events:(13:58)


     In Stitches:(20:02)

    Gigi :Katarina jacket, by Cocoknits , Knitmore cowl, wool socks 

    Jasmin: Boob Window, Match and Move shawl, Tectonic Pullover, Modern Art by Stella Egidi, 

    Genevieve: Pantastic Hoodie, Musselburgh Hat,


    Mother Knows Best:(24:49)

    You Holido You!

    Bob's Burgers Holiday music

    When Knitting Attacks:(30:41)

    Jasmin has been challenged by the Altbrebragenser 

    Knit more, know more:(33:02)

    A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

    Yalda: longest night of the year 


    And Sew on:(40:46)

    Donating knitting magazines to school. Finishing techniques :calendering, brushing singeing 

    Jasmin Sewed the banner on the pocket of the denim jacket.

    Monday, December 5, 2022

    KHAAAN!- Episode 695- The Knitmore Girls

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    This week's episode is sponsored by:

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    I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp dot com slash knitmore Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Again, that’s BetterHelp.com/knitmore 
    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: (0:36)

    • Gigi : Andrew’s sock at Jasmin’s house: cuff of #2

    • Jasmin is at the crown decreases on Genevieve’s Science Camp hat in Oink Pigments “Slime Scene Investigation”

    • Gigi is working on another pair of socks for Andrew at my house gusset decreases

    • Jasmin is about 13” into the body of her Pumpkin Patch sweater, all from well-aged yarn.

    • Gigi: dug up some sedate pink out of her collection.

    • Jasmin: super political embroidered art project, swatching and final. The phoenix patch has been stitched to the back of the jacket; last political bit is done, now the last finishing touches, shipping, and then the BIG REVEAL.

    • Rex’s Godzilla sweater: seaming is done, steek is done, zipper is done. (Seam guide for marking zipper.) Tail snap and pockets are left.

    • Rex made a request for a *very specific* Christmas sweater request

    • If you Give a Mouse a Christmas Cookie

    • Subscribe to our Substack to get the detailed post about the changes to the Steggie hoodie into the Godzilla hoodie

    • Jasmin's personal and parenting substack


    Events:(17:51)


     In Stitches:(25:59) 

    Gigi rainbow shawl Spectra? , Knitmore cowl, wool socks 

    Jasmin: Electric Melon Ursa pullover, Bleidag pullover, Halloween Heart pullover, Musselburgh hat

    Genevieve: Pantastic Hoodie, Oliver Christmas sweater


    Mother Knows Best:(32:13)

    Follow the inspiration. 

    And make Mistakes.


    When Knitting Attacks:(41:22)

    Every time I do a zipper install, I ALWAYS draw the guide line on the front of the zipper first.


    Knit more, know more:(43:44)

    A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

    Ta'rof

    Darius the Great is not OK


    And Sew on:(50:37)

    Talking about finishing techniques: routine, esthetic, and functional.