Wealth of Experience - Episode 294 - The Knitmore Girls

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Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way!

Operation Sock Drawer is proudly sponsored by Simply Socks Yarn Company.  Does your sock drawer need filling? Let us help!  With nine years experience helping sock knitters, we’ll help you find what you need.  This week we are featuring the new Regia Pop Art and Denim.  Come check us out at simplysockyarn.com . 

On The Needles:(0:35)

Jasmin declares that she has won Stash-Dash with all kinds of stuff, and a total of 7022 meters.  And we go on about how awesome The Knit Girllls are.

Gigi thinks Stash Dash should not last all summer, because then there would be no time for The Summer of Lace and Beads. 

Jasmin finished the Colorblock pullover for Genevieve. She mentions Alana Dakos and her podcast Never Not Knitting, and talks about how to get a toddler involved in knitting.

Gigi finished knitting the  Mini Water's Edge out of Abstract Fiber's Calder #matchymatchyKAL for Genevieve, and is working on her own Water's Edge out of Abstract Fiber's Rothko.

Jasmin is working on the Breezy cardigan. Gigi finished the Indie Burghe socks out of Regia Fluormania, and we mention the new sock patterns by Charles D. Gandy.

Gigi has blocked the Victorian Girls Coat, out of Venezia, she blocked her second Hitchhiker out of Schoppel-Wolle in Wunderklecks #behmalong. Also blocked: Rocky Coast Cardigan (misattributed as Gnarled Oak) cardigan, out of Cascade Ecological Wool.

Jasmin cast on Hanukkah Stripe socks out of Quere Fibre.

Gigi turned heels and knitted gussets on the Dianthus Superbus socks from The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet, Vol I , and she cast on a pair of vanilla socks out of Neon Now .

The Dr Watson sweater is one seam away from being done.

Also #summeroflaceandbeads, Gigi put another row on her Asterope

Loose Ends:(20:27)

Labels for Knitmore-Alongs from Sterling Name Tapes: Information for getting labels:

- Donate $1.50 for postage and envelope through Paypal button (in sidebar)
- PM Jasmin (cuteknitter) via Ravelry, and let her know how many sweater and shawl labels you want, and put "labels" in the subject line
- Include your Paypal email address in your PM
- International: PM Jasmin on Ravelry for cost of shipping

Put a picture of your sewn in labels in the "labels" thread.

Summer of Lace and Beads is ongoing

Events:(22:18)

- September 1st, Monterey Wool Auction
- October 16-19 Pacific International Quilt Fest , at the Santa Clara Convention Center

Contest:(25:22)

Parameters for participating in the #operationsockdrawer contest:

Participants: post a picture to instagram with the #operationsockdrawer
have your ravelry name on your instagram profile.

The prize for next weeks winner is a skein of Abstract Fiber's Supersock in the Knitmore colorway.

We are co-hosting the Countdown to Outlander Knitalong on instagram,  #countdowntooutlander, #kiltmenowKAL. This has to be creatively related to the Outlander series.  Getting help from pocket Jamie is encouraged.

This is being co-hosted by Maria from Subway Knits, CC from Geeky Girls Knit, and Kristen from YarnGasm.

We have Bijou Basin yarn for prizes. (Thanks, Bijou Basin!)

Jasmin mentions the tartan project bag she ordered from Caithness Craft Collective's etsy strore. 

Mother Knows Best:(31:38)

This week we answer questions out of the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about
how to set up a good yarn pantry.

When Knitting Attacks:(43:54)

Gigi was attacked by unraveling stitches, because she hadn't cut of the end of her Victorian Girl's Coat, and on the sleeves of the Petra out of Dream in Color, in the colorway Purple Rain.

Jasmin was attacked by a sock.

Purloined:(49:29)

This week we are purloining The Tasting room from the Knit Girllls. And we are intrigued by the
 The Every Last Yard sweater,  that is knitted from the top down, until you run out of yarn.

Jasmin mentions Miriam Felton's book Twist & Knit

We like that Julie Weisenberger of cocoknits lets people try on garments at shows. Also, Jasmin recommends Downcast.

Review:(54:21)

This week we review Stashbot, by Hannah Fettig 

Jasmin mentions Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf

Straw Into Gold:(59:50)

Jasmin finished plying her SPAKAL yarn. She talks about using up the last bits of handspun and what to use it for.  She mentions Schacht 6" Plastic bobbins, Schacht Electric Bobbin Winder, Swedish Bobbin Winder.

Gigi has spun a little bit more for her SPAKAL.

User Error- Episode 293 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

 
Could your knitting use a little oomf? Pamper yourself with this luxurious blend of yak, superwash merino, and silk. It’s versatile, with a tightly twisted 3-ply construction.
Complex silver undertones make our signature colors richer than ever. We love lotus, and so will you. Check it out at abstractfiber.com

(7/31)
Bar-Maids was featured in an article by Hallmark (yes the greeting card company) along with Sephora, Wells-Fargo and a few others.  They want you to know that they owe it all to our Advocates!  Read about it here: http://blog.hallmarkbusinessconnections.com/customer/customer-retention-isnt-enough-grow-customer-advocates/

Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way! 

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On The Needles:(0:34)

Gigi has two finished objects: She has blocked her Featherweight cardi and her  Rocky Coast cardigan, missattributed as Gnarled Oak cardigan. She also set in the sleeves of the Dr Watson sweater and steamed the seams.

Jasmin is almost finished with the Dr Who, Vincent and the Doctor socks out of Quere Fibre. Gigi has been working on the Dianthus Superbus socks from the Knitters Curiosity Cabinet, vol I.

Jasmin cast on a pair of socks from Cephalopod yarns out of the Barberpole Hopper colorway (#operationsockdrawer), and the yarn grew on her as she was knitting. Cephalopod Story


Gigi is knitting the Mini Water's Edge for Genevieve out of Abstract Fiber Calder #matchymatchyKAL. She has finished the body. She is also knitting the adult version, the Water's Edge for herself out of Abstract Fiber's Rothko.

Jasmin touches on the podcast by Hannah Fettig and Pam Allen (Knit.fm). We also mention Alana Dakos' podcast Never Not Knitting.

We mention the audio version of Outlander. Jasmin has cast on on the Cointreau cowl, by Thea Coleman out of Himalayan Trails by Bijou Basin, and she mentions the #countdowntooutlander #kiltmenowKAL.

Loose Ends:(16:27)

Labels for Knitmore-Alongs from Sterling Name Tapes: Information for getting labels:

- Donate $1.50 for postage and envelope through Paypal button (in sidebar)
- PM Jasmin (cuteknitter) via Ravelry, and let her know how many sweater and shawl labels you want, and put "labels" in the subject line
- Include your Paypal email address in your PM
- International: PM Jasmin on Ravelry for cost of shipping

Put a picture of your sewn in labels in the "labels" thread.

- Summer of Lace and Beads is ongoing

Jasmin mentions Stash Dash.

Gigi talks about the Warsaw based artist Ne Spoon.

Events:(19:54)

- July 5th-27th: Tour de Fleece
- September 1st, Monterey Wool Auction
- October 16-19 Pacific International Quilt Fest , at the Santa Clara Convention Center

Directors Cut on how to pick a fleece.


Contest:(21:45)

Contest winners will be chosen picked  on originality and general delightfulness

Parameters for participating in the #operationsockdrawer contest:

Participants need to post a picture to instagram with the #operationsockdrawer
have their ravelry name on your instagram profile.


Winner for #operationsockdrawer this week is Patty B. who won a skein of Abstract Fiber Temptation in the colorway Knitmore.

Winning picture: POST

Contest #countdowntooutlander  #kiltmenowKal, sponsored by Bijou Basin. This is being co-hosted by Maria from Subway Knits, CC from Geeky Girls Knit, and Kristin from YarnGasm.

Three skeins of Himalayan Trail from Bijou Basin Ranch are prizes.

This is an instagram contest. Participants need to label entries with #countdowntooutlander #kiltmenowKAL. This has to be creatively related to the Outlander series.  Getting help from pocket Jamie is encouraged. Prizes will be awarded at the mid season break and at the end of season 1 of Outlander.

Mother Knows Best:(26:24)

This week we answer questions out of the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about
how we picked our spinning wheels.

We mention the Matchless, (Jasmin told the story of how she started spinning on Cast On), bought an Ashford Traveler, upgraded to the Matchless, got a Louet Victoria, a Schacht Reeves, a Hanson Mini Spinner, the Ladybug, the Louet Julia. and the Sidekick.

Jasmin sings the praises of Schacht customer service.

When Knitting Attacks:(39:49)
Gigi was attacked by the Indie Burgh socks that she was knitting out of Regia Fluormania. Jasmin's Cointreau cowl attacked her.

Purloined:(42:28)

This week we are purloining "Brewing" from the KnitKnit Cafe podcast.

Gigi wants to find a pattern that does the lovely Bijou Basin Yarn justice. She thinks she will knit a pattern from Sivia Hardings Book of Cowls.

Review:(47:02)

This week we review Fiona's Flame, by Rachael Herron

Straw Into Gold:(56:29)

Gigi is not impressed with her performance on Tour de Fleece. Jasmin did very well and spun all the fiber, and has started plying, and her swatch looks marvelous. She used a niddy noddy, the"maggie" mini, available here

Jasmin mentions the Manduka Yoga pillow.

And Sew On:(1:01:57)

Gigi worked some more on the Nemesis dress, and cut out a dress for Genevieve. She talks about tutti frutti fabric.

Public Service Announcements - Episode 292 - The Knitmore Girls

The niddy noddy is the "maggie" mini, available here

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

(7/31)
Bar-Maids was featured in an article by Hallmark (yes the greeting card company) along with Sephora, Wells-Fargo and a few others.  They want you to know that they owe it all to our Advocates!  Read about it here.

Visit the new Nimblestix marketplace. Buy and sell fleece, dyed fiber, yarn and accessories, as well as your patterns. No listing fees and we have the lowest rates around.   Shoppers will love that their purchases go straight into their Nimblestix stash! Vendors, get special deals on site advertising if you open your shop soon!
Nimblestix- from fleece to finished object. Be Nimbler!

Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way!

Operation Sock Drawer is proudly sponsored by Simply Socks Yarn Company.  Does your sock drawer need filling? Let us help!  With nine years experience helping sock knitters, we’ll help you find what you need.  This week we are featuring the new Regia Pop Art and Denim.  Come check us out at simplysockyarn.com . 

On The Needles:(0:31)

Jasmin has knit one row on the Planum socks out of Biscotte & Cie #operationsockdrawer she is knitting for Genevieve. She mentions CC of the Geeky Girls Knit videocast.

Gigi is knitting the Mini Water's Edge out of Abstract Fiber's Calder for Genevieve #matchymatchyKAL. Jasmin mentions a jacket on the cover of Jean Frost Knits [CORRECTION: Sculptured Knits]. Also Gigi reminisces about the Einstein Coat. Jasmin quotes Rick Mondragon.

Gigi is working on the Indie Burgh socks, and the Dianthus Superbus socks from The Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet, Vol.I For the #SummerofBeadsandLace, Gigi has knit two rows on the Asterope shawl out of Kraemer yarn.

Gigi has started knitting on the Super Love Baby hat, out of Heritage by Cascade Yarns for the Head to Toe Project.  Also, Gigi has blocked the Spiral Petal Shawl from Oat Couture, out of some mysterious, unlabeled mohair.

For #countdowntooutlander #kiltmeknowKAL Jasmin got some ChiaGoo needles to cast on the Cointreau cowl out of Bijour Basins Himalayan Trail. Jasmin mentions Maria from Subway Knits, CC from Geeky Girls Knit, and Kristen from YarnGasm.


Loose Ends:( 13:10)

Labels for Knitmore-Alongs from Sterling Name Tapes: Information for getting labels:

- Donate $1.50 for postage and envelope through Paypal button (in sidebar)
- PM Jasmin (cuteknitter) via Ravelry, and let her know how many sweater and shawl labels you want, and put "labels" in the subject line
- Include your Paypal email address in your PM
- International: PM Jasmin on Ravelry for cost of shipping

Put a picture of your sewn in labels in the "labels" thread.

- Summer of Lace and Beads is ongoing
- Tin Can knits has published the Gramps pattern in extended sizes.

Events:(16:38)

- July 5th-27th: Tour de Fleece
- September 1st, Monterey Wool Auction
- October 4-5, Lambtown
- October 16-19 Pacific International Quilt Fest , at the Santa Clara Convention Center

Directors Cut on how to pick a fleece.


Contest:(18:35)

Parameters for participating in the #operationsockdrawer contest:

Participants need to post a picture to instagram with the #operationsockdrawer
have their  ravelry name on your instagram profile.

 We are co-hosting the Countdown to Outlander Knitalong on instagram,  #countdowntooutlander, #kiltmenowKAL. This has to be creatively related to the Outlander series.  Getting help from pocket Jamie is encouraged. This is being co-hosted by Maria from Subway Knits, CC from Geeky Girls Knit, and Kristen from YarnGasm.

Entries will be judged on originality and general delightfulness.
We have Bijou Basin yarn for prizes. (Thanks, Bijou Basin!)

Mother Knows Best:(20:59)

This week we answer questions out of the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about
how to knit in the summer time.

Gigi mentions the Featherweight cardigan.

Purloined:(29:18)

This week we are purloining The Knotty Girls and their procrastyknitting, and Shenanigans from the Fat Squirrel Speaks.

Review:(34:04)

This week we review Cozy Knits, by Tanis Gray

Jasmin mentions the Windfall blanket.

Tour de Fleece:(41:53)

Jasmin enthuses about the SPAKAL. Jasmin spun a Targhee cross that had been prepared by Sherri of Morro Fleece Works.

She is planning to knit the Harvest cardigan. She goes on about how much she loves her Matchless spinning wheel. Also, she ruminates about knitting the Ribbi Cardi.

Gigi doesn't have much to brag about.

And Sew On:(51:02)

Gigi hemmed a pair of ridiculous boxer shorts for Sam. We have cut out a dress for Genevieve, Simplicity 2265. Gigi needs to finish the Nemesis dress, before she starts sewing something else.

A Prickle of Hedgehogs - Episode 291 - The Knitmore Girls

 

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Could your knitting use a little oomf? Pamper yourself with this luxurious blend of yak, superwash merino, and silk. It’s versatile, with a tightly twisted 3-ply construction.
Complex silver undertones make our signature colors richer than ever. We love lotus, and so will you. Check it out at abstractfiber.com

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Visit the new Nimblestix marketplace. Buy and sell fleece, dyed fiber, yarn and accessories, as well as your patterns. No listing fees and we have the lowest rates around.   Shoppers will love that their purchases go straight into their Nimblestix stash! Vendors, get special deals on site advertising if you open your shop soon!
Nimblestix- from fleece to finished object. Be Nimbler!

Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way!

On The Needles:(0:35)

Gigi has been working on the Water's Edge out of Abstract Fiber's Rothko, and on the Mini Water's Edge out of Abstract Fiber's Calder #matchymatchyKAL

Jasmin finished socks out of Biscotte & Cie #operationsockdrawer and still plans to win Stash Dash .

Gigi finished her Neon Now vanilla socks and cast on tubesocks out of the leftover for Genevieve.
Also, she is working on the Dianthus Superbus socks from The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet, Vol I .

Jasmin announces another Knit-Along: We are co-hosting the Countdown to Outlander Knitalong on instagram,  #countdowntooutlander, #kiltmenowKAL. This has to be creatively related to the Outlander series.  Getting help from pocket Jamie is encouraged. This is being co-hosted by Maria from Subway Knits, CC from Geeky Girls Knit, and Kristen from YarnGasm.

We have Bijou Basin yarn for prizes. (Thanks, Bijou Basin!)

Loose Ends:(10:41)

Labels for Knitmore-Alongs from Sterling Name Tapes: Information for getting labels:

- Donate $1.50 for postage and envelope through Paypal button (in sidebar)
- PM Jasmin (cuteknitter) via Ravelry, and let her know how many sweater and shawl labels you want, and put "labels" in the subject line
- Include your Paypal email address in your PM
- International: PM Jasmin on Ravelry for cost of shipping

Put a picture of your sewn in labels in the "labels" thread.

Summer of Lace and Beads is ongoing

Events:(11:15)

- July 5th-27th: Tour de Fleece
- September 1st, Monterey Wool Auction
- October 16-19 Pacific International Quilt Fest , at the Santa Clara Convention Center 

Contest:(12:09)

Britishbeaknits is the winner of this episodes prize, a skein of Simply socks Poste Yarn in the Colorway Nile.

The next prize is a skein of Abstract Fiber  Temptation in the Knitmore colorway

Jasmin explains parameters for participating in the #operationsockdrawer contest:

Participants need to post a picture to instagram with the #operationsockdrawer and have their ravelry username on their instagram profile.

Mother Knows Best:(13:49)

This week we answer questions out of the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about
time management. Jasmin mentions Natalie from Mastering the Knits podcast

When Knitting Attacks:(29:17)

Gigi is repeatedly attacked by the Dr Watson sweater. We mention Sivia Harding and her amazing moebius creations.

Purloined:(31:41)

We are re-purloining a  sock knitting technique from Twin Set Designs Jan and Ellen.

Review:(35:23)

This week we review Fun and Fantastical Hats to Knit, by Mary Scott Huff. Jasmin suggests these hats for Halos of Hope.

Tour de Fleece:(45:59)

Jasmin has spun a total of 575 grams of her fleece, of the 800 g she is planning to spin. She is planning to set up a spead sheet and a chart for keeping track of her progress next year. She is also planning to knit a small harvest cardigan for Genevieve. She is hoping to double dip her plying for Stash Dash.

Gigi has only spun a measly 150 g. The fiber came from a brown sheep.

Ribbit ribbit - Episode 290 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

The Lo-Lo Bar handmade with love was born flat and placed in a can. Users either pop the bar out and apply it head-to-toe or smash the bar into the recyclable container applying the oils and butters with fingertips.  Either way, hydrated soft skin is the result. But now the bar has been raised. Standing tall in a clear tube at 5 inches and weighing a full 2 ounces, Bar-Maids introduces the Lo-Lo Twist. Though popping and smashing are not options with the Twist, it is ideal if you want absolute precision (engineers and quilters take note) in application and is especially helpful if needing an extension while reaching for far away places like ankles (funny how bending and stretching at some point becomes a challenge). Just plain convenient and available in the (current) top 6 scents. Bar-Maids invites you to do the Twist!

Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way!

Operation Sock Drawer is proudly sponsored by Simply Socks Yarn Company.  Does your sock drawer need filling? Let us help!  With nine years experience helping sock knitters, we’ll help you find what you need.  This week we are featuring the new Regia Pop Art and Denim.  Come check us out at simplysockyarn.com . 

Known for its sophisticated yet easy-to-use interfaces, Squarespace’s do-it-yourself tools allow creative professionals, businesses, bloggers, and web developers to quickly and easily create and maintain professional looking, high-quality websites. When you decide to sign up for Squarespace, make sure to use the offer code KNITMORE to get 10% off your first purchase and show your support for our podcast!

**Genevieve offered to do the shownotes while Mom and I have been sick. Either she (or Mom) will post the shownotes by 7/20.

On The Needles:(0:34)

Gigi has been working on the Water's Edge from Coastal Knits LINK out of Abstract Fiber's Rothko #matchymatchykal.  Jasmin has been working on Biscotte & Cie in the Gazania colorway.
Gigi has been working on vanilla socks out of Neon Now. We are stealing a good idea from Twin Set Design.

Jasmin mentions Amy Beth, from the Fat Squirrel Speaks, the Knit Girllls, A Playful Day, Subway   Knits, Yarngasm, DownCellar Studio, Commuter Knitter and the Geeky Girls Knit videocast.

Gigi is also working on the Dianthus Superbus socks from The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet LINK out of Wildfoote. Gigi waxes poetic about Hunter Hammersen's designs.
She is also working on the Indie Burghe socks.
She is working on a preemie hat for the Head to Toe project.
She also bound off the shoulders of the Dr Watson sweater.

Loose Ends:(16:33)

Jasmin mentions labels for Knitmore-Alongs from Sterling Name Tapes: Information for getting labels:

- Donate $1.50 for postage and envelope through Paypal button (in sidebar)
- PM Jasmin (cuteknitter) via Ravelry, and let her know how many sweater and shawl labels you want, and put "labels" in the subject line
- Include your Paypal email address in your PM
- International: PM Jasmin on Ravelry for cost of shipping

Put a picture of your sewn in labels in the "labels" thread.
 
The Summer of Lace and Beads is ongoing, check out the thread on the forum.

Events:(18:30)

- July 5th-27th: Tour de Fleece
- September 1st, Monterey Wool Auction

Directors Cut on how to pick a fleece.

 -Pacific International Quilt Fest October 16-19

Contest:(23:23)

Parameters for participating in the #operationsockdrawer contest:

Participants need to post a picture to instagram with the #operationsockdrawer
have their  ravelry name on your instagram profile.

Entries will be judged on originality and general delightfulness. Judging criteria purloined from Sasha Torres of Sheepspot.

The next prize is a skein of Poste Yarn from Simply Socks Co, in  the colorway Blue Nile.

Mother Knows Best:(25:59)

This week we answer questions out of the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about
using a Hanson e-spinner for a beginning spinner.

The second question we answer is about letting yarn rest on the bobbin. Jasmin mentions The Intentional Spinner and Learn Visually -Handspinning, by Judith MacKenzie McCuin. LINKs
Also: The Gentle Art of Plying.

Jasmin mentions the Matchless, and Carolina Homespun.

When Knitting Attacks:(37:15)

 Gigi has been attacked by her Odelia that she is planning to finish for the #stashdash2014.  She is knitting it out of Silk and Wool by Tess Yarns.
Also, she hid the yarn she bought to knit the Rainshadow from herself.

Purloined:(37:03)

This week we purloin the literature bit from 2Knit Lit Chicks. We talk about the Outlander Series LINK.
We are excited about the contest sponsored by Bijou Basin Ranch.
We talk about the lovely Himalayan Trail yarn we are going to knit with. Jasmin has chosen to knit the Cointreau. Gigi will knit a cowl from Sivia Hardings Book of Cowls.
There is an Outlander thread in the forum.

#countdowntooutlander will be launched next week.

Review:(44:21)

This week we review Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith LINK

Tour de Fleece:(52:05)

Gigi has been spinning long draw and she has weighed  her fiber into 25 g nests, and is trying to spin a nest a day. She is planning to knit the Harvest cardigan for her SPAKAL project.

Jasmin is spinning 25g a day with an attenuated woolen spun, on her Schacht Matchless, and storing them on 6inch Schacht bobbins. LINK She is spinning a Targhee cross that she purchased from Morro Fleece Works.
She is also working on Stash Dash and plied up a storm. 

Vanilla Schmanilla - Episode 289 - The Knitmore Girls

Listen here:

This week's episode is sponsored by:

Abstract Fiber's got a new luxe club! May through August, we'll send you one or two skeins of luxury yarns. Sock to lace weights, some in new colors, and some new yarns. Don't you deserve a special treat every month?

The Lo-Lo Bar handmade with love was born flat and placed in a can. Users either pop the bar out and apply it head-to-toe or smash the bar into the recyclable container applying the oils and butters with fingertips.  Either way, hydrated soft skin is the result. But now the bar has been raised. Standing tall in a clear tube at 5 inches and weighing a full 2 ounces, Bar-Maids introduces the Lo-Lo Twist. Though popping and smashing are not options with the Twist, it is ideal if you want absolute precision (engineers and quilters take note) in application and is especially helpful if needing an extension while reaching for far away places like ankles (funny how bending and stretching at some point becomes a challenge). Just plain convenient and available in the (current) top 6 scents. Bar-Maids invites you to do the Twist!

Visit the new Nimblestix marketplace. Buy and sell fleece, dyed fiber, yarn and accessories, as well as your patterns. No listing fees and we have the lowest rates around.   Shoppers will love that their purchases go straight into their Nimblestix stash! Vendors, get special deals on site advertising if you open your shop soon!
Nimblestix- from fleece to finished object. Be Nimbler!

Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way!

On The Needles:(0:36)

Gigi has finished the  Loasa Lateritia from The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet Volume I, Gigi and Jasmin enthuse about the Stash Dash, hosted by the Knit Girllls.

Also, Jasmin is very happy with Downcast.  She mentions competing with Maria from Subway Knits and MrsShoo from the In A Sknit podcast.

Gigi blocked the  Dr Watson sweater. the Leftie and the Gingko Crescent and the nieces Gingko Shoulderette. There is conversation about where to find a good place to leave the blocking to set. Jasmin mentions Cocoknits blocking boards. Gigi mentions the Quilters Design Wall.

Jasmin has made progress on her Vincent and the Doctor from Quere Fibers. Jasmin mentions Isabelle from the Fluffy Fibers Podcast. She is knitting socks out of Biscotte & Cie in the Gazania colorway. Also a pair of socks Poste self-striping yarn in Ibiza.

Gigi has put a few stitches on her Mostly Warmness Wristers #behmalong, and  also a few rows onto the Water's Edge #matchymatchykal.

Loose Ends:(12:05)

Jasmin mentions labels for Knitmore-Alongs from Sterling Name Tapes: Information for getting labels:

- Donate $1.50 for postage and envelope through Paypal button (in sidebar)
- PM Jasmin (cuteknitter) via Ravelry, and let her know how many sweater and shawl labels you want, and put "labels" in the subject line
- Include your Paypal email address in your PM
- International: PM Jasmin on Ravelry for cost of shipping

Put a picture of your sewn in labels in the "labels" thread.

Our intern, Rina Rose has published a pattern.

Events:(12:49)

- July 5th-27th: Tour de Fleece
- September 1st, Monterey Wool Auction

Jasmin mentions our Directors Cut on how to pick a fleece.

Contest:(13:24)

 Winners for #operationsockdrawer this week are

Craftymumma for the whosiest sock
and cado2309 for loneliest sock

Prizes generously donated by C.C. Almon

Upcoming prize: Simply Socks Yarn Company Poste Yarn in the Blue Nile colorway.

Jasmin explains parameters for participating in the #operationsockdrawer contest:

Participants need to post a picture to instagram with the #operationsockdrawer
have their  ravelry name on your instagram profile.

Mother Knows Best:(17:33)

This week we answer questions out of the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about
how to support your LYS while on a yarn diet.

When Knitting Attacks:(26:39)

Gigi was attacked twice by the Loasa Lateritia from The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet Volume I.
Also, the Dianthus Superbus socks attacked her. She was attacked by a lack of Vanilla socks to take with her. She was working on the Indie Burgh socks, and redid the cuff.

Purloined:(32:45)

This week we are purloining judging criteria from Sasha Torres of the former Spin Doctor podcast, now of Sheepspot, who has a contest for naming the sheep in her logo.

Review:(34:10)

This week we are reviewing BT Kids, from brooklyntweed.com

Tour de Fleece:(42:09)

Tour de Fleece has started!
Jasmin has been spinning up a storm, she plied up her silk and merino from Abstract Fiber, She finished plying Corriedale from Louet, she finished plying the  Merino Borderleicester cross from Elizabeth Hubbard.

She is spinning a Targhee cross that she purchased from Morro Fleece Works, and is planning to knit the Harvest cardigan for #spakal2014.

And Sew On:(45:40)

Gigi wished she had Beeswax or Thread Heaven handy for hemming. Jasmin suggests using a Lolo bar. We will let you know how that works.

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On The Needles:(0:36)

Jasmin mentions Jen from the Commuter Knitter podcast, MrsShoo from the In A Sknit podcast, Meghan from the Stitch It! podcast and the Halos of Hope Podcaster Throwdown. She thinks finishing her Breezy cardigan will help her win the Stash Dash.

Gigi has blocked the Dr Watson sweater. She also excavated the Odelia cardigan, out of Tess Silk and Merino, from Area 51, and is working on it.

Gigi also wants to put beads and fringe on the Lady Eleanor shawl that she was gifted, and there is a discussion whether that should count toward the Stash Dash.

Jasmin wonders whether blocking lace counts toward the Stash Dash and thinks it should. Gigi agrees and thinks she should block her large Aeolian, which is languishing, a block away from being finished.

Jasmin is working on the Vincent and the Doctor from Quere Fibers., the Biscotte & Cie in the Gazania colorway. Also a pair of socks Poste self-striping yarn in Ibiza.

Gigi is working on the Loasa Lateritia from The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet Volume II, and she finished the Toe up Tulip Socks .Jasmin mentions Franklin Habit.

Gigi set up to knit a preemie had from the notorious Head to Toe Project. Jasmin mentions people who helped/ offered to help: the Knitmoreintern, Laura, the Joy of Cooking Fairy, Jade from Geek Girls Craftpodcast, and Cascade Yarns, who generously donated yarn.

Events:(14:36)

We attended the Halos of Hope-Athon at Purlescence. Jasmin mentions Rachael Herron and the romance novels set in the lovely fictional town of Cypress Hollow.  We visited with Pam Hashke. Halos of Hope does not accept preemie hats, however we love to collect them. Jasmin mentions Melanie of the Savvy Girls podcast.

- July 5th-27th: Tour de Fleece
- September 1st, Monterey Wool Auction

Contest:(20:15)

Jasmin explains parameters for participating in the #operationsockdrawer contest:

Participants need to post a picture to instagram with the #operationsockdrawer
have their  ravelry name on your instagram profile.

 Winners for #operationsockdrawer this week are

Joseybug for most athletic picture, and
FreckledCrafter, for sheepiest sock.

Prizes generously donated by C.C. Almon

Loose Ends:(23:55)

Jasmin mentions labels for Knitmore-Alongs from Sterling Name Tapes: Information for getting labels:

- Donate $1.50 for postage and envelope through Paypal button (in sidebar)
- PM Jasmin (cuteknitter) via Ravelry, and let her know how many sweater and shawl labels you want, and put "labels" in the subject line
- Include your Paypal email address in your PM
- International: PM Jasmin on Ravelry for cost of shipping

Put a picture of your sewn in labels in the "labels" thread.

The Summer of Lace and Beads thread has been started last week, and Sivia Harding has a sale on her patterns. Jasmin knitted her Ophidian shawl, Gigi knit two Ophidians, and her Heart to Heart shawl, the prize for the Halos of Hope shawl, and she has picked up yarn to knit the Rainshadow, which Gigi mistakenly called Sunshadow.

Mother Knows Best:(26:42)

This week we answer questions out of the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about
choosing colors that work together. Gigi suggests a Color Wheel, Jasmin mentions Design-Seeds, Crayola Crayons, and Miss Babs kits.

The second question is about backing buttons, and Jasmin mentions the box of backing buttons from the Cleaner supplies, Jasmin also mentions her Namaste Harlow bag. Jasmin suggest looking through the Buttonband Thread in the Forum.

We mention the Button Emporium. We talk about the Acorn cardigan. THIS IS THE LITTLE OAK CARDIGAN!

When Knitting Attacks:(35:28)

Jasmin was working on her Biscotte & Cie socks that she kept in her Erin Lane bag. Genevieve managed to sabotage the knitting by knocking over a chair, and managing to bend the needles in the process.

Gigi was working on her Loasa lateritia sock from the Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet, volume I and managed to knit the heel flap too wide, frog and do over.

Gigi had finished the second repeat of chart B of the Asterope and found herself 5 stitches short. She read the instructions ahead, for a change, and found a solution for her dilemma.  She found she had to frog anyway, and she loves her life lines.

She had finished the leg of the Indie Burgh socks out of  Fluormania and found they are too wide for her leg. Frogged.

 Purloined:(43:39)

 This week we are purloining "Guess Who is Crazy?" from the Knit Girllls.

Review:(52:49)

This week we review Knitting with Wire, by Nancie M. Wiseman.

We mention our Professional Organizer.

Straw Into Gold:(1:02:10)

Jasmin wonders what projects for the Summer of Lace and Beads need to have. They need to have either beads or lace. Bonus if they have both.

In order to win Stash Dash, Jasmin is plying as many singles as she can. So we rinsed and hanged some plied yarn. Jasmin is plying more singles out of Abstract Fiber out of green Merino/ Silk. Gigi plied the singles she had spun out of Gourmet Stash, with an Andean ply.

Jasmin mentions Judith MacKenzie McCuin, Tour de Fleece and the SPAKAL start this week. Tour de Fleece live chat will happen Saturday, July 5th in the Team Sasquatch group.