Friday, June 28, 2019

Let Me Count the Ways - Episode 539 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:
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We all have it, we all snicker about it.
Fun Fur.
Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn.
With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com
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On the Needles:(0:32)
** Go read the Ravelry statement. Thank you to the BIPOC who have been leading the discussion and
educating FOR FREE. Buy them a KO-FI. A good list to start with is here:

The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is complete, first sleeve is more than half done.
Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan. Knit up all the yarn that was frogged.
Got to the waist.  Need to figure out how I want to do the hip increases. Jasmin references the
Jasmin has finished the collar of the Sprig pullover.
Gigi is working on  The Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018.
Jasmin is made some progress on her Viajante.
Jasmin references the Elephant and Piggie children's books.
Gigi loves her Einstein coat.
We mention the Yarniacs podcast.
Jasmin made some good progress on her Asfaltflickan Pony socks (Vanilla is the new black)
Gigi: Patons Kroy socks. New pair cast on in Slate Jacquard, needs heels and toes. Cast on one more.
Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi. First one done,
need to do 3 needle bind off on the second one.



Events: (24:36):
- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing
- Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls
- May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not along
Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving
-Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,

Mother Knows Best:(26:24)
This week we answer a question from the what do you want to hear about thread about searching for errata.

When Knitting Attacks:(36:31)
Gigi is working on Cat Bordhi wristers . Did first one with slipped edges, forgot that for second one.  
Need to set color when I am done

Patons Kroy Socks: forgot that I needed to purl the soles 
Count on the socks is off. Instead of 28 stitches each, I have 26 and 27
Can’t find second set of sock rockets 

Review:(41:11)
This week we review Glamourie, Alice Starmore

Tour de Fleece Training:(49:15)
- Week 6: Find your support network
Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already.
Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably

And Sew On:(50:16) 
Genevieve is learning to sew. The Best of Sewing Machine Fun For Kids.

Sewing notebook paper, lines are getting straighter, more confident, set the machine to a faster speed


Friday, June 21, 2019

One Stitch at a Time - Episode 538 - 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
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Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.
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We all have it, we all snicker about it.
Fun Fur.
Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn.
With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com
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On the Needles:(0:33)
The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is nearly complete.
Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan. Still knitting on yarn that was frogged.
Jasmin has finished the body of the Sprig pullover.
Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante.
Gigi is working on  The Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018
Jasmin made some good progress on her Asfaltflickan Pony socks (Vanilla is the new black)
Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi, in Forbidden Fiber Co,First one done,
working on the back of the second one
Jasmin has finished the body of the Sprig pullover.
Patons Kroy socks are done, need ends woven in. New pair cast on in Slate Jacquard

Events: (21:32):
- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing
- Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls
- May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Knot along
Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving
-Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,

Mother Knows Best:(23:39)
This week we answer a question from the what do you want to hear about thread about
post concussion knitting. Sam Knitmore joins us.
Jasmin suggests the Simple collection by TinCanKnits.

When Knitting Attacks:(33:59)
Gigi is working on Cat Bordhi wristers . Did first one with slipped edges, forgot that for second one.  
Need to set color when I am done
Rocky Coast cardigan.  Yarn has weak spots
Tied a bow to weave in ends later.  Next weak spot: wet spliced ends

Review:(37:39)
This week we review

Tour de Fleece Training:(49:16)
week 5: Clean your wheel. Jasmin recommends Murphy's Oil Soap and Wood Beams wood conditioner.

Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already.
Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably

And Sew On:(53:51)
Genevieve is learning to sew. The Best of Sewing Machine Fun For Kids.

Friday, June 14, 2019

Sweater After Sweater - Episode 537 - The Knitmore Girls

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Listen here:

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

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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We all have it, we all snicker about it.
Fun Fur.
Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn.
With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com

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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.


On the Needles:(0:36)
Gigi finished the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. 45  green squares, 48 purple squares.
The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is nearly complete.
Genevieve worked on her Elsa scarf.
Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante.
Gigi is working on  The Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018

Jasmin is nearly finished with the right half of the front on her  Myrna top by Joan Michael-McGowan
Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi, in Forbidden Fiber Co,

Jasmin is nearly done with the first sleeve of her Polwarth pullover in Neighborhood Fiber Co
Luxury Sport in the “Sanctuary City” benefit colorway.
Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan.

Jasmin is working on the Sprig pullover. She loves Global Beads in Mountain View

Events: (20:26):
- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing
- Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls
- May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Knot along
Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving
-Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,

Mother Knows Best:(21:51)
This week we answer a question from the what do you want to hear about thread about weaving in ends
in slippery yarn. we mention Fray Check Let us know how you deal with weaving is slippery yarn.

When Knitting Attacks:(29:59)
Gigi is working on The Joker and the Thief.  Did something wrong with the increases, now the count for is off

Review:(32:50)
Maja's Swedish Mittens  by Maja Karlsson

Tour de Fleece Training:(46:10)
- Week 4: prep your tools
Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already.
Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably