Thursday, October 26, 2017

Whole Hog - Episode 452 - The Knitmore Girls

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No creative person wants to waste their most precious resource - their time - on an unsuccessful project. Infinite Twist takes the guess work out of yarn and color selection by providing what-you-see-is-what-you-get knitting kits featuring visually striking hand-dyed colors. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced knitter, our kits make your life easier and save you money. Say goodbye to hunting for the right sized needle only to find it's occupied by another project, or having to buy an entire skein to get a tiny amount of a necessary accent color. We even offer free shipping worldwide on all orders above $30! Visit us today at infinitetwist.com

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On the Needles:(0:41)
Jasmin finished test knitting the Frosted Top for Lisa Ross out of Lisa Souza Supersport.
Jasmin mentions Knit Aid.
Jasmin also mentions the Elsa sweater.
Gigi is knitting charity hats in the  Barley pattern, and two baby Barleys for the NICU
Jasmin is thinking of making barley soup in her Insta-pot.

Jasmin is almost finished with the Baa-ble hat #1.

Gigi is knitting 3 pairs of Vanilla is the New Black socks, one out of Patons Kroy, one is Regia, and the third is Berry Colorful Yarnings .
Jasmin also has a Vanilla is the New Black sock on the needles.

Gigi started weaving in ends of the  Pops out of Tess yarn for the Pop blanket.
Gigi blocked the Mishke.

Jasmin is working on the Tale as old as Time cowl, and she really likes the new quilt clips

We need to figure out what to do about the beautiful buttons that snag the knitting on the Girl's Victorian coat.
They are trying to figure out an efficient system for blocking lots of squares.

Jasmin is planning a Frosted sweater for herself. She mentions Tin Can Knits.

Events:(23:35)
Grinch-along, December 1st to 25th 2017


Contest:(24:53)
#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality and delightfulness.
New Prize: 2 Lolo body bars: Juicy Pear and Blackberry Sage. The winner is KristinBietsch.
We have a new contest:The  "I Blame the Knitmores " Contest .The Prize is a mug from Pawley Studios and tea from Plum Deluxe.
Contest responses need to be posted in the I Blame the Knitmore's thread. It will continue until November 23rd.

Mother Knows Best:(37:10)
This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?” thread, about knitting for enthusiastic recipients. Jasmin mentions photoshop, and Tin Can Knits designs, and the Playful Stripes.

When Knitting Attacks:(45:35)
Jasmin mentions Patton Oswalt Annihilation.

Purloined:
This week we are purloining  Netflix and Knit from the Backstage Knitting Podcast, hosted by Bethany and Anna.
Oue favorite Halloween movies
Jasmin mentions Common Sense Media
Let us know your favorite Halloween Movies!
Sam and I are planning our Christmas movies, which  we will not discuss until after Halloween.

Review:(53:47)
This week we review
Double or Nothing by Alasdair Post-Quinn

And Sew On:(58:55)

Gigi was sewing on the New Look midriff dress. She clean finished the lace insert, and accidentally sewed the back together wrong, instead of center back, she sewed side seams together.




Thursday, October 19, 2017

Lost in the Dryer - Episode 451 - The Knitmore Girls

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Grab your needles and play some Beatles with Jimmy Beans’ new British Invasion kit! This smashing sampler includes eight different yarns from across the pond, rich with different fibers and textures. The kit also includes the Mosaic Tiles Cowl pattern by Heather Boyd, so you can work up your samples into a cozy colorwork creation. Indulge in new yarns from the U.K. without the commitment of buying full skeins! Head over to jimmybeanswool.com, keywords: British Invasion.
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Knotions - a free knitting and crochet magazine with patterns, tutorials and reviews. Check out our new issues each month!
Add a new skill - like German Short Rows, Cables without a Cable Needle or the Magic Knot. Make one of our free patterns such as the Sunset Lights Shawl, Sweetly Hat or Luonnotar Socks from a recent issue. Or buy a copy of one of our inexpensive eBooks on socks or hats.
See what we have to offer at knotions.com (that’s knotions with a “k”).

One minute health and fire update

On the Needles:(0:34)

Jasmin is test knitting the Frosted Top for Lisa Ross out of Lisa Souza Supersport.
Gigi is knitting 3 pairs of Vanilla is the New Black socks, one out of Patons Kroy, one is Regia, and the third is Berry Colorful Yarnings .

Jasmin picked up the Baa-ble hat while she was waiting for the Elsa Blue.


Gigi started weaving in ends of the  Pops out of Tess yarn for the Pop blanket.

The Knitmores are trying to figure out an efficient system for blocking lots of squares.
Gigi finished blocking her shawl from the Knitalong! This is a design from Romi Hill with yarn from Lorna's Laces  String Quintet kit. It is the #3PartHarmonyKal!. You can find details in our ravelry thread. The Knitmores are trying to figure out an efficient system for blocking lots of squares.

Jasmin found small quilt clips and really likes them.
Jasmin has been commissioned to knit a ponytail hat for Genevieve.
Jasmin is working on her Tale as Old as Time cowl.
Sam needs a few hats.
Events:(19:59)
PIQF recap. Jasmin mentions Turn
Grinch-along, December 1st to 25th 2017

Contest:(33:46)
#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality and delightfulness.
Jasmin is cooking up a new contest, TBA.
New Prize: 2 Lolo body bars: Juicy Pear and Blackberry sage. Winner announced in episode 452

Mother Knows Best:(37:10)
This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?” thread, about swatching for colorfastness. Jasmin describes the process in a blog post. She mentions Aunt Lydia's Crochet Cotton

When Knitting Attacks:(45:32)
Gigi overshot the point to start heel increases for one sock, and had to tink back for five rows

Review:(49:34)
This week we review: Elemental Collection and Circled by Woolly Wormhead

Gigi mentions Woolly Wormhead's Mystery KAL CANT FIND THE LINK!

And Sew On:(58:55)
Gigi took the Edge Finishing class at PIQF





Thursday, October 12, 2017

Klingon Linguistics - Episode 450 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:
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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
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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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No creative person wants to waste their most precious resource - their time - on an unsuccessful project. Infinite Twist takes the guess work out of yarn and color selection by providing what-you-see-is-what-you-get knitting kits featuring visually striking hand-dyed colors. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced knitter, our kits make your life easier and save you money. Say goodbye to hunting for the right sized needle only to find it's occupied by another project, or having to buy an entire skein to get a tiny amount of a necessary accent color. We even offer free shipping worldwide on all orders above $30! Visit us today at infinitetwist.com

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Grab your needles and play some Beatles with Jimmy Beans’ new British Invasion kit! This smashing sampler includes eight different yarns from across the pond, rich with different fibers and textures. The kit also includes the Mosaic Tiles Cowl pattern by Heather Boyd, so you can work up your samples into a cozy colorwork creation. Indulge in new yarns from the U.K. without the commitment of buying full skeins! Head over to jimmybeanswool.com, keywords: British Invasion.

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  In the Placerville area for a visit? Give Lisa a call and come by for a visit! At Rhinebeck? Come visit our booth at Rhinebeck: 11&12 in Building C and we have beautiful new yarns, including Baby Camel/silk fingering and Nyam Merino/cashmere!
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Here you go: Rhinebeck: It’s home to the famous New York Sheep and Wool Festival, and Rhinebeck weekend is quickly approaching. During the third weekend of October, whether you are AT Rhinebeck or just wishing you were there, join us at littleskein.com for a special Rhinebeck-inspired collection. We have Rhinebeck-colored yarn, project bags in brand new fabrics, and more.


On the Needles:(0:32)
Jasmin is excited about her knitting! She loves fair isle. She is test knitting a hat with snowflakes, and Rex has requested one, too.  And Genevieve has requested a sweater to go with the sweater as well. Jasmin mentions gradient kits from Black Trillium.
Jasmin is test knitting the Frosted Top for Lisa Ross out of Lisa Souza Supersport.

She picked up the Baa-ble hat.

Gigi finished knitting her shawl from the Knitalong! This is a design from Romi Hill with yarn from Lorna's Laces  String Quintet kit. It is the #3PartHarmonyKal!. You can find details in our ravelry thread. Gigi is looking for a new project to knit. Planning to knit Stephen West’s new updated garterstitch daybreak, called the Purlbreak , in a color gradient  from Oink Pigments, with a neutral background color.  

Gigi finished the last bit of weaving in of ends of the Sidewalk Sweater.

And Genevieve tried on the Mini Water's Edge cardigan.

Gigi had found some finished blanket square that need to be blocked to a ten inch size . The Knitmores are trying to figure out an efficient system for blocking lots of squares.
Genevieve tried on the Girl's Victorian coat.
The buttons are catching on the fabric, and we need to come up with a solution.
Jasmin is working on Baa-ble hats for the kids.

Gigi excavated in Area 51 and found a red pre ravelry project to finish.
Finished weaving in all the ends on Mishke cardigan, which now needs to be blocked
Gigi finished three Barley hats out of Alpenglow Yarn .
Gigi was making Pops out of Tess yarn for the Pop blanket. So far done:
The neon green, yellow, tomato red, orange, petroleum blue, dark lavender and sapphire blue are done.  She was working on teal. Two more colors are left. She ran out of background grey. (This project is on hold until we get more yarn.)
Gigi started weaving in ends. 4 ends per piece..

Sam asked for a hat to match his beard.The yarn is Alto From Abstract Fiber,

Events:(24:55)
Grinch-along, December 1st to 25th 2017

Contest:(29:33)
#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality and delightfulness.
Jasmin is cooking up a new contest, TBA.
New Prize: a skein of A Hundred Ravens Iachos in “Starry Night” winner: wzrdreams

Mother Knows Best:(32:59)
This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?” thread,
about project prep for baby/surgery/etc. Jasmin recommends the kits from Infinite Twist.
Jasmin mentions Jimmy Beans. Jasmin wants to know: What is your recovery knitting?

When Knitting Attacks:(47:33)
Gigi had cast on socks for Sam. They are too loose, need to be frogged.
Twilight zone needle hunt

Review:(52:39)
This week we review: 60 More Baby Blankets

And Sew On:(1:01:45)
Gigi is working on the dress with the A line skirt and midriff detail.  New Look pattern 6447
Gigi sewed the darts and the lace bit. Needs to press.