Sunday, September 27, 2020

A Sleuth of Bears - Episode 595 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

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Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle 
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When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art?
Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off.
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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.
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LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.



One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link

Our 2008 interview with Cat Bordhi 


On the Needles:(4:16)

Jasmin is making steady progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl.

(by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock

Gigi is working on the 4th pair of Xmas socks,  in purple. First sock is ready to be kitchenered 

Jasmin cast on her Bandit cardigan by Jacqueline Cieslak in Little Skein Harvest Sport in “Sugar Maple.” #MatchyMatchyKAL

Gigi is swatching for another Treppenviertel cowl in a singles yarn from Lady Dye in apple colors 

Jasmin Swatched and started her Jurek pullover in Lisa Souza Polwarth/Silk in “Styx”

Gigi knitted on the Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in

Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.  She is working on that at Jasmin’s house. Next step: border

Jasmin finished her Lawrenson Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper “Mommy Dearest”.

Gigi worked on the Ridgeline cowl, R O Y G B I

V. The main color is a dark gray-ish blue,  thinking of adding I cord edges 

Gigi has cast on another cowl with the Knitmore cowl dimensions in Onyx yarn.  Swatched first 


Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker

Gigi is knitting on an emPower the People cowl in Neighborhood Fiber Company DK in Remington. The decreases for the neckline are all that is left 

Deep purple with some discreet, lighter streaks 


Gigi has finished another tentacle. Opus the octopus now had six finished legs 

(RAVELRY LINK) Baby bear hats.  Two have ears now 


Events:(15:47)



The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED preorder; we’ll be doing a live signing!

Bay Area Fiber Fair! Ends October 15, 2020

XRX Stitches at Home 

Halloween craft all the things  hosted by the Knitgirllls 

9/15/2020 to 10/31/2020

#KALloween/ #CALloween! 


Mother Knows Best:(18:12)

Voting: zoom meeting to discuss ballot 


When Knitting Attacks: (25:26)

Gigi was working on the Ridge Line cowl. She used the wrong color.

Jasmin tried to kitchener down the collar to be Extra. Fail, Fail, fail.


Knits in Space:(29:45)

Direct to home release movies! Antebellum.

Great British Bake -Off


And Sew On:(36:23) 

Gigi is taking a virtual tailoring class at CaƱada college.

She worked on a bound buttonhole sample   

She dug out a pillow back to quilt, and changed needle, the piece needed to be seriously basted

Jasmin mended a jumpsuit




Monday, September 21, 2020

Jurek Pullover

 Knitter: Jasmin


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Pattern:   


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Needles & yarn
Yarn
Lisa Souza Polwarth Silk DK
Colorway
Styx
Notes


Swatched on 5s, got gauge

Aggressively Punning - Episode 594 - The Knitmore Girls


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This week's episode is sponsored by:

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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.



When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art?
Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off.
See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup
knitCompanion_KnitMoreGirls
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.
lolologo
LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.


One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link

Knitgirllls 500 episodes 

Susanne from Handgemacht 10 years! Goodbye 


On the Needles:(0:36)

Gigi finished the second pair of Hue Loco knee high socks.

Jasmin is making steady progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl.

(by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock

Gigi is working on the 4th pair of Xmas socks,  in purple.

Gigi is swatching for another Treppenviertel cowl in a singles yarn from Lady Dye in apple colors 

Jasmin swatched and started her Jurek pullover in Lisa Souza Polwarth/Silk in “Styx”

Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in

Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.  She is working on that at Jasmin’s house.

Gigi really likes her Akerworks tool kit

Jasmin finished the body on her Lawrenson Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper “Mommy Dearest”.

Gigi worked on the Ridgeline cowl, R O Y G B I is done, Violet still remains .

Gigi has cast on another cowl with the Knitmore cowl dimensions in Onyx yarn. 

Jasmin finished her  emPower the People cowl in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “The Sky was purple”.  

Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker

Gigi is knitting on an emPower the People cowl in Neighborhood Fiber Company DK in Remington.

Check your voter registration here. Here's the Vote Tracker

Gigi has finished another tentacle. Opus the octopus now had four finished legs 


Events:(17:34)

The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call or email Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED preorder; we’ll be doing a signing LIVE on Instagram!

Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020

XRX Stitches at Home 

Halloween Craft all The Things, Knitgirllls 

9/15/2020 to !0/31/2020


Mother Knows Best:(24:02)

Indulge yourself. Safely.

Terrible adult books with dragons.

Fun dragon books that Genevieve is reading (Wings of Fire series). 

Dealing with Dragons 


When Knitting Attacks: (30:26)

Gigi was working on the RidgeLine Cowl. Tuck was biasing.

emPower People cowl. She knitted too much


Knits in Space:(36:03)

Acorn tv  

Savile Row (show)


And Sew On:(39:53)

Gigi has remote class meetings of the tailoring class at CaƱada college. 

She worked on a bound buttonhole sample   

There is a problem with her machine.  Also, her needle threader popped off.

Jasmin sewed masks. By herself, using this pattern.




Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Lawrenson sweater


Knitter: Jasmin


Project info:ravelryrectangle_32

Pattern:   
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Size:
2 (32-34" bust)

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#bipocknitters #knitting #knittersofinstagram #handdyedyarn #knitmoregirlspodcast #ProjectSweaterChest


Needles
Yarn
Oink Pigments Dapper
Colorway
Mommy Dearest


Notes


Swatched on 8s= 4 sts/ in

Swatch on 6s. 4.5 sts/in

09-08-2020

34 rows to armhole shaping

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Shawlter in Place - Episode 593 - The Knitmore Girls

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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.



When was the last time your knitting yarn was a work of art?
Infinite Twist produces one-of-a-kind semi-solid gradients featuring speckles, high-lights, low-lights, and gorgeous color transitions. From 700 y Giant Gradients to 200 y matching sock sets, Infinite Twist Gradients will hold your interest from cast on to bind off.
See the currently available gradients at infinitetwist.com, or be the first to know when new colors are posted by signing up for our newsletter at infinitetwist.com/newsletter-signup
knitCompanion_KnitMoreGirls
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.
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To get 20% off your purchase of $75 or more INCLUDING sale items, go to modcloth.com and enter code knitmore at checkout. Promo code can not be combined with
other offers.


lolologo
LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.

One minute PUPdate: Han's GoFundMe link

On the Needles:(5:19)
Gigi working on the second pair of Hue Loco knee high socks:
Jasmin is making steady progress, 2rd to last stripe on her Match and Move shawl.
(by Martina Behm #behmalong); knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock
Gigi kitchenered two Xmas socks, and cast on another one in purple. 
Jasmin finished the Baby Bandit by Jacqueline Cieslak test knit, in Little Skein Harvest Sport Sugar
Maple for Genevieve.
Gigi knitted on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl  out of grey and Styx in
Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock.  She is working on that at Jasmin’s house. 
Jasmin cast on the (RAVELRY LINK) Humo Amargo Cardigan
Jasmin started her (RAVELRY LINK) Lawrenson Pullover in Oink Pigments Dapper “Mommy Dearest”.
Gigi worked on the Ridgeline cowl, R O Y G(BIV) . The main color is a dark gray-ish blue 
Jasmin blocked: Baby Bandit, Calligraphy cardigan, Cassidy cardigan and Payne
Gigi started an  emPower the People cowll in Neighborhood Fiber Company DK in Remington.
Deep purple with some discreet, lighter streaks 
Gigi has finished another tentacle. Opus the octopus now had four finished legs 

Events:(19:20)
The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED preorder; we’ll be doing a live signing!
copy of Operation Sock Drawer. Or go on their website!
Stash Dash 2020 is over. Jasmin finished 18,816.5 meters! BostonJen finished 
28, 557 meters

Bay Area Fiber Fair!  Ends October 15, 2020

Mother Knows Best:(24:11)

When Knitting Attacks: (36:20)
Gigi was working on the second pair of Hue Loco knee high socks. Didn’t read the part of the
instructions that said to switch to smaller needles. Need to frog that part. 
Also, started a pair of Christmas socks on those size 0 needles 

Knits in Space:(40:23)
Acorn tv  
A Stitch in Time

And Sew On:(44:47)
Gigi remotely attended class meetings of the tailoring class at CaƱada college. 
The pattern for the Opium coat came in the mail.

Jasmin took Gigi to Thai Silks remotely.