Monday, December 18, 2023

Afterthought Lifeline- Episode 736- The Knitmore Girls

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Listen here:


This week's episode is sponsored by:


Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.


Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?


    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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    Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.

    We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!

    Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!




    On the Needles:(0:38)



    Gigi: FO Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades . Did not enjoy the colors


    Finished setting in the sleeves/attaching hood on my Patons Cabled Hoodie in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk. Just needs a zipper


    Genevieve hat: Spur hat by Hiromi Nagasawa in coordinating wizard school yarn, starting crown decreases.

    Jasmin is almost done with the Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk
    in “Ruby"

    Gigi started the Meadowlands 9, out of Mandala :Yeti and is now working on the crochet border


    Jasmin mentions "Try-IT-ON Tubing" 

    Jasmin mentions Kino Knits

    Mother Knows Best:(13:59)

    Kevlar glove!

    Mandolin cutter


    When knitting attacks:(20:11)

    Gigi: there was a small hole. Had made a yarn over into an extra stitch. Dropped it. It worked!

    Also: end of yarn cake totally fell apart, got out a Nostepinne and wound a new center pull cake


    Knit more, know more:(24:59)

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

    Yalda /Solstice prep!

    • Translations of Persian mythology LINK Author?

    • Yalda checklist from Chai and Conversation https://www.instagram.com/p/C0uSA7rxfnR/

    Translations of Persian mythology: Persian Myths and Tales,  
    Persian Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters


    Straw into Gold:(39:26)


    Jasmin: the spinning on the giant Incredibles Sweater project is FINISHED.


    And Sew On:(41:22)

    Buttons on Band uniforms

    Dresses we wore to Sam's wedding


    Energizer Bunny- Episode 735- The Knitmore Girls

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    Listen here:



    This week's episode is sponsored by:

    Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.


    Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?


      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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      Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.

      We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!

      Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!

      1 minute Health update 

      On the Needles:(0:36)

      - Gigi: FO Meadowlands 8 colorway: Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades Did not enjoy the colors

      - Jasmin is working on her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her Halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); sleeve armholes done, need to work some intarsia magic

      - Gigi asks about construction of a sweet tomato heel in relation to short row increases.

      - Genevieve hat: Spur hat by Hiromi Nagasawa (only available on Ravelry, sorry) in coordinating wizard school yarn. (Scarf is woven, hemmed and blocked already) Must Stash yarn

      Gigi: Started Meadowlands 9

      - Gigi is excited about knitting socks in the coming year

      - We are doing an informal Grinch-along

      - Jasmin mentions her Alpenglow Swift 

      - Jasmin picked up her Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby"


      In Stitches: 

      Should we keep doing in Stitches?

      Gigi: socks , Self sewn comfy nightgown,  sleeping hat 


      Mother Knows Best:(22:44)

      Roadtrip correction: check PSI on the door of your car, not the tires

      PLAN for all the fun things that you want to do in December 

      Christmas lists: are a suggestions, not a shopping list


      When knitting attacks:(27:25)

      Gigi: there was a small hole. Had made a yarn over into an extra stitch. Dropped it. It worked!


      Knit more, know more:(27:54)

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

      Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.


      Barekat Inspired by Ainur's new pattern


      Holidays with the Knitmore Girls:(33:06)

      Naughty List.

      Straw into Gold:(36:45)

      Spun on the Daedalus Falcon:

      • Spinning last 4oz of the Lisa Souza squashblossom 

      • Grey Mary fleece, finished spinning

      • Janet Heppler sold her flock to Blair Auclair

      Jasmin: Found yarn for weaving G’s scarf


      And Sew On:(40:26)

      - measuring color guard kids

      - Christmas Fringe dress

      Monday, November 27, 2023

      Archeological Memory- Episode 734- The Knitmore Girls

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      Listen here:



      This week's episode is sponsored by:

      Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.


      Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?


        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!

        IMG_6131
        Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.

        We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!

        Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!


        UC Berkeley is starting to return remains of Muwekma ancestors.


        On the Needles:(0:37)

        - Gigi: Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades . Finished 2nd triangle.

        - Jasmin is working on her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); she is into the second stripe, almost at the armholes

        In Stitches:

        - Gigi: socks , self sewn comfy nightgown,  sleeping hat.

        Jasmin: random knitted stuff, and Vern Cardigan

        Genevieve: Barberry cardigan, Anna cardigan, Griffindor scarf

        Events:(6:41)

        Cognitive Fiber Retreat 2023

        • Knitting club 

        • Repair Cafe 


        When knitting attacks:(25:21)

        Gigi: there was a small hole in the Meadowlands 8.

        Jasmin :searching for the right yarn

        Mother Knows Best:(32:39)


        • Critical thinking- (Jasmin accidentally calls the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, which is also excellent, but the podcast she's referencing is actually A Little Bit Culty.) read as many perspectives as possible, caveat James Baldwin quote “We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist." James Baldwin


        Knit more, know more:(32:39)

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

        Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

        Greeting people:   Salam !


        Straw into Gold: (45:24)

        Jasmin: I only spin now. 

        Spun on the Daedalus Falcon:

        Found yarn for weaving G’s scarf


        And Sew On: (49:50)

        -measuring Color Guard kids


        Bonbons of Bobbins- Episode 733- The Knitmore Girls

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        Listen here:


        This week's episode is sponsored by:

        Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.


        Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?


          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!

          IMG_6131
          Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.

          We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!

          Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!



          On the Needles:(0:30)

          • - Gigi:  Meadowlands 7 :Electro: yellows , orange, to brown , finished  crocheted border , weighed

          • before starting and finishing each round. About 11 g per round. Had 6 g left over- not enough 

          • - Jasmin has finished the hood on her Patons Cabled Hoodie in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk

          • - Gigi: Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades . Finished 1st triangle. 

          • - Jasmin picked up her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her Halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); she is into the second stripe, almost at the armholes

          • In Stitches:

                  - Gigi: socks, self sewn comfy nightgowns


          Events:(7:38)


          Mother Knows Best :(19:00)

          Road Trip! Service the car before, check tire pressure, supply entertainment and snacks.

          Gummi bears, books on tape, music, groceries, special orange juicer 


          Knit more, know more :(32:04)

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

          Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

          • Korsi/ kotatsu how to deal with the cold.



          Friday, November 3, 2023

          Mothra- Episode 732- The Knitmore Girls

          : Genevieve Danger


          Listen here: 


          This week's episode is sponsored by:

          Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.


          Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?


            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!

            IMG_6131
            Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.

            We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!

            Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!


            On the Needles:(0:36)


            - Gigi: took a preemie hat to the Repair Cafe knitting lesson FO


            - Jasmin is continuing to make good progress on the Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby"


            Jasmin talks about sewing buttonholes onto grosgrain ribbon Rays Sewing

            - Gigi:  Meadowlands 7 :Electro: yellows , orange, to brown, 4 triangles are done, crochet edging remains to be done 


            - Jasmin has finished the sleeves and begun to knit the hood on her Patons Cabled Hoodie in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk


            - Gigi: Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Surly Rainbow on a smoggy day, with a lot of grey shades 


            - Jasmin picked her halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); she is into the second stripe, almost at the armholes


            - Jasmin mentions The ZipperStop in New York PLEASE LINK

            - Jasmin has finished-finished her Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue”


            The weather has gotten cold and we are wearing knits!


            Events:(18:19)

            Weekend with the grand dogs 

            PIQF. Velda Newman quilt oct 12  -15

            • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 

            • Cognitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11, Jasmin is teaching a steeking workshop 

            • Knitting club 

            • Repair Cafe 

            • Jasmin mentioned Laverne, from BzyPeach


            Mother Knows Best( 38:14)

            Seasonal rotation/culling of clothing. Clothes hanger trick 

            comforter bags for storing out of season clothing from Cleaners Supply


            When knitting Attacks:(43:55)

            Gigi dropped a stitch on a garter stitch blanket. Was a bear to repair 


            Knit more, know more:(48:08)

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

            Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

            Jasmin mentions the conflict in Israel, be mindful about reputable information. and she feels like

            the reporting from Al Jazeera News is unbiased [SOURCE]


            And Sew On:(59:13)

            Gigi: Class progress: Midterm

            Sea creature or plant, interpreted as a garment on a Barbie

            Leafy sea dragon - midterm project, all are in display case 

            Jasmin:

            Gigi: Maleficent costume  Devore fabric