Very Star Trek - Episode 471 - The Knitmore Girls

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On the Needles:(0:31)

Gigi knit one ear on one animal preemie hat, and finished a stripey preemie hat.

Jasmin made some progress on the body of her Frozen Hearts sweater, the body is almost done.

Gigi is working on her ravellenics project, the Ribbi Cardi out of Cascade Venezia.  Jasmin started the

Going Gold hat Jasmin knit a tiny bit on Rex’s BB-8 Sock Arms sweater.

In Stitches:(19:16)

Gigi has been wearing the Quynn hat for sleeping, wool socks and the Knitmore Cowl, and Lorelei cowl

by Sivia Harding.

Jasmin: handspun Ribbi, Cashmere Mariah hoodie, rainbow dots cowl, resistance hat

Genevieve: Sweet Impeachment hat, Barberry cardigan, Anna Cardigan!

Rex: playful stripes cardigan,

Events: (21:03)

Spinning at the Retzlaff Winery May 19, 2018

Mother Knows Best:(22:48)

This week Gigi has a piece of advice: Instead of pointing out mistakes, show someone something on

your project that you enjoyed, makes you happy, and are proud of.

Gigi mentions the Sewing Out Loud podcast.

When Knitting Attacks:(25:21)

Gigi was working on the Ribbi Cardi, and was repeatedly and savagely attacked by her knitting.

She mentioned the Wanda/Susan Bates Handi Tool

Review:(31:07)

This week we review I knit New York.

And Sew On:(46:13)

Gigi's class at West Valley College is Flat Pattern Construction.

The book they are using is Patternmaking for Fashion Design

Gigi tells a story from class that involves lack a foundation garments.

Can't Buy More Than You Can Carry - Episode 470 - The Knitmore Girls

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No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com

Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.

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On the Needles:(0:36)

Gigi's American Heart Association hat out of Malabrigo, color 033 cereza. is done. Also, she knitted

one  ear on one animal preemie hat.

Jasmin made some progress on the body of her Frozen Hearts sweater, and wore it as is to

Stitches West.

Gigi is working on her ravellenics project, the Ribbi Cardi out of Cascade Venezia. The back is done up

to the armholes. She cast on fronts 2 at a time, and is close to armhole decreases.  Jasmin knit a tiny bit on

Rex’s BB-8 Sock Arms sweater.

Jasmin mentions the Target BB-8 hoodie, and the Gymboree R2D2 hoodie.

Jasmin mentions Try it on Tubing and the giant ball of Aunt Lydia's Cotton Yarn

In Stitches:(9:53)

Gigi has been wearing the Quynn hat for sleeping, wool socks and the Knitmore Cowl, Lux Adorna

zebra cowl and Lorelei cowl, and the Heart to Heart by Sivia Harding

Jasmin: Frosted Top, Looped Loop cowl, 3 color cashmere cowl, handspun ribbi, Seneca sweater,

Frozen Hearts sweater, Juno Regina Shawl

Genevieve: Sweet Impeachment hat, Elsa Sweater, Barberry cardigan

Rex: playful stripes cardigan, Quynn hat, Sherlock hat

Jasmin proposes #semifinishedsweatersunday

Events: (18:57)

Spinning at the Retzlaff Winery May 19, 2018

Stitches West recap.

We mention the Buffalo Wool Company. A Hundred Ravens, WEBS, Abundant Earth

Jasmin loved dinner at the Roc.

Jasmin loves trying on models in the booths. We were hypnotized by Nicole Frost. We met the GroceryGirls,

and  Margaret Kelso from the Teaching Your Brain to Knit podcast. Jasmin also talks about

Flying Hands Massage, Backstitch Knitting podcast,

How to be a good host and guest, courtesy of SavvyGirlMelanie.

Mother Knows Best:(49:22)

This week we discuss how to recharge at conventions (Genevieve’s tips). We mention

Franklin Habit's I dream of Yarn

When Knitting Attacks:(51:49)

Working on a new preemie hat. Started decreasing, one needle was one stitch short.  Found it 10 rows

below. Laddered it back up with a Wanda/Susan Bates Handi Tool that I had bought for a friend.  

Review:(52:22)

Interpretations, Volume 5 by Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki

And Sew On:(1:05:29)

Gigi's class at West Valley College is Flat Pattern Construction.

The book they are using is Patternmaking for Fashion Design

This week we learned about adapting designs so necklines and armholes don’t gape and straps don’t fall

off. She can’t wait to make a personalized sloper

Hothouse Flower - Episode 469 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com

Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.

Knitmore listeners, we’re so excited to have not one, but two brand-new dyeing techniques to share with you this year at Stitches West!  So come see Black Trillium Fibres in our new location, booth 1033/1035, where we’ll have our usual gradients and regular skeins, plus our Stitches West 2018 exclusive color as well as a limited quantity of our latest experimental styles: My Little Rainbows, and Cloud Layers.  We can’t wait to see you there!

Today's show is brought to you by HelloFresh. Visit hellofresh.com and use promo code “knitmore30” to save $30 off your first week of deliveries.

On the Needles:(0:33)

Jasmin made some progress on the body of her Frozen Hearts sweater at the Black Panther Movie.

Gigi cast on an American Heart Association hat out of Malabrigo, color 033 cereza.  Body is done,

crown decreases remain.

Gigi is working on her ravellenics project, the Ribbi Cardi out of Cascade Venezia. Back is done up to the

armholes. Cast on fronts 2 at a time

Jasmin knit a tiny bit on Rex’s BB-8 Sock Arms sweater.

We mention Melanie of the Savvy Girls Podcast.

In Stitches:(17:10)

Gigi has been wearing the Quynn hat for sleeping, wool socks and the Knitmore Cowl

Jasmin: Frosted Top, Looped Loop cowl

Genevieve: Sweet Impeachment hat, Elsa Sweater,

Jasmin mentions 50 Garterstitch Hats as one source for fox hats.

Jasmin mentions the HelloFresh Penne and peas dish.

Events: (27:56)

Stitches West February 22-25, 2018. Meet and greet Saturday 11:30-1:30 in the Erin Lane booth.

Ravellenics are ongoing, February 9th -25th. Join Team Sasquatch!

Also, we have Stitches West tips! And the Expenses Tracker.

Mother Knows Best:(30:39)

This week we discuss how to politely decline knitting for someone after being pressed on it.

Jasmin mentions Positive Discipline

Jasmin mentions Dan and Lizzy from the Emily Post Podcast.

When Knitting Attacks:(40:47)

American Heart Association baby hat is huge. Started crown decreases. Missing stitches.

And Sew On:(44:49)

Gigi's class at West Valley College is Flat Pattern Construction.

The book they are using is Patternmaking for Fashion Design

Working on more Princess line styles. I asked about ease. Teacher said there is some ease built in.

A few millimeters.  

Also, drafting is a beast using imperial rulers.  Metric revolution! Love the stories about the back table with the

fabrics and supplies waiting to be adopted.  

Link to the IKEA hack of capes