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Sunday, July 30, 2023

Load Testing- Episode 725- The Knitmore Girls

Raising a glass to friends, frothy cocktails, and a finished object.  🍸  Pattern: Ripple Halter by @jessssiemae, Rayon ribbon by @TessYarns, cocktail: @HaberdasherSJ’s Backhanded Compliment (Knob Creek Rye, Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur, agave, lime

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: (0:31)


    Events :(28:11)

    • Shark Week, hosted by Aquaman,  is over

    • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 21st

    • Cogknitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11


    Mother Knows Best :(32:38)


    When knitting Attacks: (42:35)

    Gigi: Using an H hook  size 8/ 5.0 for  crocheting the border.  Would prefer it a bit tighter 

    Jasmin: misread morellet pattern, had to rip out a section and re-do

    Gigi:  working with gourd shaped metal stitch markers. Happier with round rubber stitch markers.


    Knit more, know more :(47:43)

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

    Protests are ongoing, 381 days

    Sleeping on the roof       
    Survival of the Thickest

    And Sew On:(54:05)

    Jasmin: Order from PDF Plotting has arrived- time to trace and muslin some pants!


    It's in to be Out- Episode 724- 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: (0:34)


      Events :(28:13)

      • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, in October

      • Cognitive Fiber Retreat, Nov 11



      Mother Knows Best: (40:18)

      • Taking Naps!

      When knitting Attacks:(44:46)

      - Gigi: Meadowlands 4, dropped a stitch on the 4th triangle.

      - Gigi; red tweed Vanilla is the new Black: messed up the increase in the left side of the heel.

      - Gigi: both the Meadowlands 5 Genie, and the second red tweed sock have a knot in the yarn.

      - Jasmin sneaky cable, bleeding and missing bobble

      Knit more, know more:(51:53)

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

      Protests are ongoing, 377 days

      Persian Time!

      And Sew On: (58:03)

      Gigi: watched  Next in Fashion 

      Designers made a suit in  1  ½ days. Upsetting

      Jasmin: working on quilt for Rex's teacher Flynn quilting frame

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      - Jasmin mentions Sidney's Squid school of Vintage Knitting, and her Lucille pants by Gertie (available through her Patreon)

      Review:

      Book : DRESSMAKERS OF AUSCHWITZ


      Monday, July 17, 2023

      Fan of Fans- Episode 723- The Knitmore Girls

        How many poison green tops can a person have, really?   MORE.   (Pattern: Morellet Top by @LanaJois, Yarn:Oink Pigments Linen/Silk DK "Guild")  You can hear all about this project, and all the others on The Knitmore Girls Podcast, available on all of your


      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: working on Vanilla is the New Black socks she cast on last week

        • Jasmin’s Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue” sleeves are done, ribbon has arrived

        • Jasmin’s Paton's Cabled Hoodie is nearly at the armholes, in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk

        • Gigi: working on Meadowlands 4. Pink over grey to white. Working on fourth triangle.

        • Jasmin is 3” from the bottom of her Adventure Tank by Fatimah Hinds in Tess Yarns raw silk (in a turquoise)

        • Gigi ordered yarn for Autopilot knitting

        • Morellet pattern in Oink Pigments "Guild" in poison green and hot pink


        Events: (18:10)

        • Cognitive Fiber Retreat, November

        • Tour de Fleece 7/1-7/23

        • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family

        • Maybe Red Alder?



        Mother Knows Best: (24:54)


        Knit more, know more:(38:38)

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

        Protests are ongoing, 367 days

        Homemade fruit leather Takdis fruit leather


        Straw into Gold:(44:05)

        • Drop spindle sweater project unearthed!


        And Sew On:(46:15)

        Gigi: pedal pushers from Cañada pants drafting class: stitch in the ditch for securing facing. Need to cut and sew patch pocket for gray pants. Will sew pocket over side seam. Need to hem stitch 





        Cheaper Than Disney- Episode 722- 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: (0:35)



          Events :(32:11)



          Mother Knows Best :(45:11)

          Keep photos of tried and true patterns on the phone, or better yet, use the Knitcompanion app!


          When knitting Attacks: (52: 59)

          • Out of yarn for Andrew's socks. Decided to knit some Vanilla is the New Black socks. Other socks , knitting cuff for 2 inches, then stockinette to beginning of heel increases 
          • Black,  grey and white yarn is crocking all over my hands 
          • Meadowlands 4: instead of a 300g ball, I got 2at 150 each.
          • Jasmin: Ripped out nearly an entire sleeve for 2 sts


          Knit more, know more:(1:08:06)

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

          Protests are ongoing, 360 days. Yogurt as a Panacea Yogurt and Cucumber


          And Sew On: (1:14:16)