Thursday, August 30, 2018

Concession - Episode 496 - The Knitmore Girls

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Join Little Skein for our 3rd annual summer knitalong, Sock School. Knit some socks and read a favorite book. We’ll have support in the Little Skein Ravelry group, lots of encouragement, prizes and, of course, school supplies. Starting June 23 and going through Labor Day, we’ll have Sock School kits, new yarns inspired by your favorite picture books, and commemorative project bags. Links to the knitalong and the Little Skein shop are in the shownotes.


On the Needles:(0:32)
Gigi soaked and blocked some of her cowls, and sewed on buttons.
Jasmin washes the Elsa sweater. Genevieve's Elsa sweater sleeve situation update.

Gigi is working on her Purlbreak's last contrast stripe.
Jasmin loves the new issue of Pompom Quarterly, that  has the most amazing sweater.

Gigi finished the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.

Gigi finally turned both heels on the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy and started a new pair in the Sunset Stripe colorway in Paton's Kroy.

Jasmin started a dotted rays shawl out of Knitcircus Trampoline.

Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl, and is on the 3rd Stripe. Knitcircus Trampoline.

Jasmin is working on her Sprig pullover

Gigi wound mini skeins on the nostepinne to knit the Ridgeline Cowl. Gigi also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.

Events: (17:42)
- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started
- Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018. Concession speech to Boston Jen.
- Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day.
Check out Two Ewes Fiber Adventures information, episode 96

Mother Knows Best:(22:10)
This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  about
lightweight sweaters vs bulky sweaters. Jasmin loves the Gleener.

When Knitting Attacks:(26:54)
Striped socks. Gigi got tricked by the stripes.  One cuff is going to be an inch longer.

Review:(29:57)
This week we review : Knitting Modular Shawls, wraps, and stoles by Melissa Leapman

And Sew On:(35:51)
Gigi is planning the postage stamp pillows she is doing with Genevieve. Some of the Pinterest techniques
look promising.

Jasmin wore the skirt that Gigi drafted in Fashion Design 1 at West Valley College.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Hail Mary Pass - Episode 495 - The Knitmore Girls

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Since 2008, Black Trillium Fibres has been dedicated to two things: great color and quality yarn.  However, those two things alone cannot adequately describe the incredible joy of being a part of such a creative, diverse and supportive society of crafters and artisans.  So here’s to the next ten years and a new layer of commitment: to our family, our community, and beyond.  You’ll find us at blacktrilliumfibres.com – we look forward to crafting a beautiful world with you!

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Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.


On the Needles:(0:39)
Jasmin loves the new issue of Pompom Quarterly, that  has the most amazing sweater.

Genevieve's Elsa sweater is too short in the sleeves.
Gigi is working on her Purlbreak's last contrast stripe.
Jasmin talks about Stinky and Dirty, and The Perfect Cake. (She picked up the cookie version of this book,

Jasmin is on the last colorwork bit on sleeve #1 of her frozen hearts sweater. Cake helps.
Gigi is working on the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.
Jasmin is weaving a secret project on her Schacht flip loom, using KCL shuttles. It’s plaid and amazing.

Jasmin did another "Did you Lose Count?" with Melanie from Black Trillium Fibers
Gigi finally turned both heels on the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy
Gigi wound mini skeins on the nostepinne to knit the Ridgeline Cowl.
Jasmin is working on her Sprig pullover

Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl, and cast it on.
Gigi also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.

Events: (26:40)
- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started
- Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018.
- Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day

Mother Knows Best:(28:53)
This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  about beginning weaving.
Jasmin recommends the weaving book by Jane Patrick and and a Cricket loom.

When Knitting Attacks:(38:50)
Casting on for the sockhead cowl. Multiples of 20 seem hard?
Lost chicken on the Purlbreak

Review:(42:08)
This week we review: The Knitter’s Dictionary, by Kate Atherley

And Sew On:(47:26)
Gigi is working on a flannel shirt. plackets on sleeves,  Sleeves, underarm seams, and
Cuffs are done, as well as bias cuffs, and Shirttail hem. Technique from summer class.

Stripes match on the side seams, but not center front. #SewPainful


Thursday, August 16, 2018

Nutritional Equivalent of Cotton Candy - Episode 494 - The Knitmore Girls

#firstlast #firstgrade #school
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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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Since 2008, Black Trillium Fibres has been dedicated to two things: great color and quality yarn.  However, those two things alone cannot adequately describe the incredible joy of being a part of such a creative, diverse and supportive society of crafters and artisans.  So here’s to the next ten years and a new layer of commitment: to our family, our community, and beyond.  You’ll find us at blacktrilliumfibres.com – we look forward to crafting a beautiful world with you!

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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.
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.

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Join Little Skein for our 3rd annual summer knitalong, Sock School. Knit some socks and read a favorite book. We’ll have support in the Little Skein Ravelry group, lots of encouragement, prizes and, of course, school supplies. Starting June 23 and going through Labor Day, we’ll have Sock School kits, new yarns inspired by your favorite picture books, and commemorative project bags. Links to the knitalong and the Little Skein shop are in the shownotes.

On the Needles:(0:31)
Gigi is working on her Purlbreak.
Jasmin has made progress on her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the Fading Lines by Joji Locatelli.
Rustic fingering base, "Shades of Jade" Gradient, by the Neighborhood Fiber Company.

Gigi cast on the Vitamin D for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL sweater, and is knitting the sleeves.
Jasmin is making some progress on her Worsted Boxy out of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Worsted
in the “Parkland” colorway.

Gigi is knitting socks in Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy
Gigi soaked and rinsed the yarn for the Ridgeline Cowl.
Jasmin made some progress on her Knitmore Depth cowl.
Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl.
Gigi, also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.

Events: (8:24)
- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started
- Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018.
- Maybe: Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day
- Vogue Live San Francisco: September 21-23

Mother Knows Best:(12:43)
This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  about dreaded garter curl
Jasmin likes the OXO sweater dryers.

Review:(19:47)
This week we review  Knit Accessories, Essentials & Variations, by Kate Atherley
Jasmin references Susan B Anderson's Kids Knitting Workshop

Purloined:(24:34)
This week we purloin Books, from the Knit Girllls
Women’s Work : The First 20000 years, by Elizabeth Wayland Barber

Straw into Gold:(29:35)
Jasmin PLIES, and spins a little on her sparkly Device 1.3

Short Rows:(31:52)
Genevieve is weaving on a Cricket loom with Little Red Bicycle yarn.
Jasmin made Genevieve's first day of school shirt (above) with a Cricut Maker.

And Sew On:(38:23)
Gigi is working on a flannel shirt. plackets on sleeves done. Sleeves are set in, underarm seams are done

Next step is doing cuffs.