Saturday, January 30, 2021

Vacuum the Ceiling - Episode 613 - The Knitmore Girls

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Listen here:

This week's episode has been 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

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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


Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.

Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.

Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.

And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.


On the Needles:(0:39)


Gigi managed to get the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl blocked

Jasmin is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam

Gigi is knitting on the heel increases (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments  

Jasmin finished the body and the first sleeve of the (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.

Gigi cast on tube socks for Genevieve. The cuff is black Patons Kroy, leg in Opal Zebra

Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK!) Ursina pullover in Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Twilight Brew”

Gigi: Cast on a Xmas sock for myself (RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink put in waste yarn and toe in Oink Redrum

Gigi blocked, and has ends woven in on Sockhead cowl in teal dyed by Little Red Bicycle

Gigi kitchenered Oink diagonal cowl, finished one black sock for Andrew,

Also, her (RAVELRY LINK) Diaphanous raglan is ready to be swatched 


In Stitches:(15:23)

Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Mondo cable cardi, (RAVELRY LINK) Classic Cozy Raglan

Genevieve wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Hearthstone pullover, red and gold woven scarf, (RAVLERY LINK) colorblock pullover

Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl aland socks every day 

And Cat Bordhi’s wristers

Mishke and cocoknits Katje hoodie 


Events:(22:49)

The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy.

Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021

Stitches West 2021 has been canceled

Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 

3-6


Mother Knows Best:(27:39)

Phone a friend.

When Knitting Attacks

Jasmin picks up the wrong end of her yarn over and over



Straw into gold:

Jasmin is mostly finished plying the singles from the CVM fleece. Jasmin is still spinning a Sue Reuser Cormo for the orange portion of the Monarch sweater. (7-8 oz down)

Jasmin also finished spinning the reds merino/silk singles.



Knits in Space:(41:14)

BRIDGERTON!!!


And Sew On: (50:45)

 Classes at CaƱada have started. With the class is recorded everything is good classes or evening gown and French pattern drafting.


Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Flattering Goose - Episode 612 - The Knitmore Girls

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Listen here:


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


Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.

Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.

Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.

And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.


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.



On the Needles:(0:39)

Jasmin loved Amanda Gorman's poetry at the inauguration.

Gigi finished the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl.

Jasmin is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Gramps cardigan for Sam

Gigi is knitting the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book

available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation by Oink Pigments .

Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK) Payne pullover by Helena Bristow. She's knit it in Seismic Yarn’s “Llamas in Pajamas” colorway.

Gigi is enjoying the (RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a scrap blanket out of leftover sock yarn

Jasmin got to the armhole separation on the (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.

Gigi finished knitting socks for Andrew, and she sewed another tentacle on Opus the Octopus.

Jasmin finished her (RAVELRY LINK) Ursina pullover in Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Twilight Brew”

Jasmin swatched for a sweater in the Dill With It colorway.

Gigi cast on a Xmas sock for herself,(RAVELRY LINK) Socks on a Plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink She bound off a Sockhead cowl in teal dyed by Little Red Bicycle, and kitchenered a diagonal cowl in Oink pigments, and she is working on a pair of black socks for Andrew.


In Stitches:(11:04)

Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK) Tied knots hat, (RAVELRY LINK)Dissent Cardigan

Andrew has been wearing his handspun (RAVELRY LINK) Baseball Pullover, (RAVELRY LINK) cashmere Andrew’s watch cap, and his Noro watch cap.

Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl and socks every day 

And (RAVELRY LINK) Cat Bordhi’s wristers

 


Events:(14:32)

The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy.

Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021

Stitches West 2021 has been canceled

Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6

Jasmin was the Mixologist for the Lady Dye's Schitt's Creek kickoff party

Mother Knows Best:(18:03)

Start your day with some spinning

Jasmin mentions Sasha Torres of Sheepspot
and Dr Gemma of the Cogknitive podcast 

When Knitting Attacks: (21:52)

Fighting with the edging on the Flickering shawl. Pulled it out three times.  Decided to put one row ow purl stitches on the right side, before starting the ribbing 

Jasmin talks about the MLK/FBI documentary. She also mentions Megashark vs Giant Octopus, and Megashark vs Crocosaurus

Straw into Gold:(27:51)

Jasmin finished spinning the CVM fleece. She is spinning it in an attenuated woolen CVM on her Majacraft Suzie Pro. 

Jasmin started spinning a Sue Reuser Cormo for the orange portion of the Monarch sweater. (4 oz down)


Knits in Space:(34:44)

Knockoff Specialty’s cookie


And Sew On: (36:45)

Looking through patterns for next week's class 

Sewing area is neat and ready to go 


Thursday, January 14, 2021

Hydra- Episode 611- 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


Are you ready for a real get-away weekend again? KnitWit Yarn Shop is hosting a knitting retreat right on the ocean in Maine next June. And because we are unsure of the COVID situation, they are planning it in a way that will keep us all safe.

Bristol Ivy, Alicia Plummer, and Jackie Ottino will be there to teach knitting, spinning, and dyeing classes. When you’re not in class you’ll have the opportunity to go kayaking, hike on the trails, or hang out in the gardens with the sheep and goats. You may choose to relax, visit the marketplace, or just knit in the beautiful outdoor setting.

Click on Events at www.KnitWitPortland.com to see all the details.

And follow them on Instagram @KnitWitYarnShop or Facebook @MaineKnitWit.


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.


On the Needles:(2:40)


Gigi's (RAVELRY LINK) Rocky Coast cardigan, is in time out.

Jasmin is nearly finished with the first sleeve of her Payne pullover by Helena Bristow. She's knitting it in Seismic Yarn’s “Llamas in Pajamas” colorway.

Gigi is working on the (RAVELRY LINK) Flickering shawl. She picked up stitches for the border 

Jasmin cast on the (RAVELRY LINK) September Morn pullover by Thea Colman in Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio Worsted in “Fair Fight.
Jasmin will put together a Reading list. (link to be added once she makes the list)
Gigi mentions Stitch Please

Gigi knit to the heel of the (RAVELRY LINK) Churfirsten socks (from the Operation Sock Drawer book

available at Hicklebee's) in Standing Ovulation from Oink Pigments 

Gigi is enjoying the (RAVELRY LINK) Excavation, a diagonal fringed scrap blanket

Jasmin is 2 ½”  inches of sleeve away from finishing Ainur Berkimbayeva’s test knit in Lisa Souza Pyrenees Sport in "Aubergine". 

Gigi pinned and basted zipper into Katje

Jasmin is going to cast on (RAVELRY LINK) a sockhead cowl for Genevieve.

Gigi cast on a Sockhead cowl in teal, from Little Red Bicycle 

Gigi finished knitting the socks for Andrew. 

She sewed up another tentacle on Opus the Octopus.

Jasmin is working on the Gramps cardigan for Sam

Gigi: cast on a pair of Xmas socks for herself, Socks on a plane, in Peppermint Stick from Oink



In Stitches:(18:51)

Jasmin wore her (RAVELRY LINK)Tied knots hat, (RAVELRY LINK) Cassidy cardigan, and her (RAVELRY LINK) Calligraphy Cardigan

Andrew has been wearing his handspun (RAVELRY LINK) Baseball Pullover, and cashmere (RAVELRY LINK) Andrew’s watch cap.

Genevieve has been wearing her (RAVELRY LINK) Coronation cardigan, and her greys/pinks (RAVELRY LINK) playful stripes cardigan

Gigi wore the (RAVELRY LINK) knitmore cowl and socks every day, and Cat Bordhi’s wristers

Gigi gifted some socks and shawls to her college roomie 


Events:(23:44)

The Operation Sock Drawer book was published in October. Call Hicklebees for a PERSONALIZED, SIGNED copy.

#Grinchalong2020 is over. Packing prizes next week.

Stitches at home February 5-7, 2021

Stitches West 2021 has been canceled

Stitches West 2022 will be in Sacramento, March 3-6, 2022


Mother Knows Best:(26:06)

Dr Gemma talks about managing anxiety on CogKnitive


When Knitting Attacks: (52:43)

Churfirsten socks. Gigi started knitting, following instructions for the wrong size 

She was fighting with the edging on the Flickering shawl.

Rocky Coast cardigan sleeve is too tight.

She ripped out the Socks on a Plane and started it leg down 

The Marina cardigan has a hole.

Jasmin ran out of yarn.


Straw into Gold:(56:02)

Jasmin is 2 oz away from finishing spinning the CVM fleece. She is spinning it in an attenuated woolen CVM on her Majacraft Little Gem. Planning to spin for the  Monarch sweater.

Jasmin talks about the Monarch sweater.

Knits in Space:(58:23)

Via Kristy Glass Knits

Kelly Wearstler's MasterClass and a take away was “let your collections be part of your decor.”

So see your house as a living biopic, with lighting in the role of director (“Think about it as a way to guide the eye around a room,” she says), the palette playing the supporting cast of characters (“You need to keep in mind the way colors communicate with each other. There should be a natural dialogue”), and your passions and collections, of course, as the star.



And Sew On: (1:05:13)

Star Trek Discovery: President of Nivar gown