Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Space Shuttle Troubleshooting- Episode 657- The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

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


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

Celebrate the holiday season with magnificent color! Lisa Souza dye works specializes in dyeing mill spun yarns and fabulously decadent luxury handspun yarns, for discerning collectors.

Feed your grinchulous spirit with some delicious decadence at Lisaknit.com


Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

On the Needles:(0:45)

  • Genevieve wound Woolens and Nosh,Targee Sock, in Cornucopia

  • Genevieve wound Woolens and Nosh,Targhee Sock,in Winter mint

  • Genevieve wound Woolens and Nosh, Mini Skein that came with Winter Mint


In Stitches:(9:48)

  • Gigi is wearing hand knit socks, Cassidy hoodie, Carli, nighties, Grinchy Musselburgh hat and the three color cowl. Also, wearing socks as mittens 

Genevieve wore her Griffyndor hat & scarf, her Pantastic Hoodie, her Coronation Cardigan, her Oliva Hat

Rex wore his fox hat, Lionheart hoodie, and hand sewn masks

  • Jasmin wore her resistance hat, Twist cardigan, Brioche gift hat


Events:(14:10)


Mother Knows Best:(21:57)

Genevieve talks about observing holiday traditions and making lists. She also mentions Jingle Jangle

and 
giant post-it notes.

When Knitting Attacks:(27:38)

Gigi worked on the Xmas socks. Misplaced cable needle.

Jasmin mentions the Leslie Wind cable needle


Knits in Space:(30:17)

Van Gogh immersive exhibit 

Hannah Gadsby: Douglas

And Sew On: (36:45)

Gigi got ready to sew more pedal pushers.

Monday, December 20, 2021

Take Your Complaints To Santa- Episode 656- 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


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


Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!



On the Needles:(0:51)


In Stitches:(32:13)

  • Gigi is wearing hand knit socks, Cassidy hoodie, nighties, Grinchy Musselburgh hat

Genevieve wore her Griffyndor hat & scarf, her Pantastic Hoodie, her Coronation Cardigan, her Anna Cardigan, her Sweet ImPEACHment hat

Rex wore his fox hat, Lionheart hoodie, and hand sewn masks

  • Jasmin wore her resistance hat, Twist cardigan


Events:(37:05)


Mother Knows Best:(43:07)

Divide and conquer!
Cake Works



When Knitting Attacks:(51:17)

Gigi's Double Knitting attacked her
She needs to watch the Lucy Neatby DVDs

Knits in Space:(54:42)

Diana Gabaldon: Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone

Jam pdx bee mug


And Sew On: (59:00)

Gigi put on the pedal pusher muslin and tightened up the fit.

picked zipper from Threads Magazine

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Oriki- Episode 655- The Knitmore Girls

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Listen here:


This week's episode is sponsored by:


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.

Go to HelloFresh dot com slash knitmore14 and use code knitmore14 for up to 14 free meals
AND 3 free gifts!


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


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


Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!


On the Needles:(0:50)

  • Gigi cast on Frankensocks for Gigi: Online SuperSocke 2317 from Black Squirrel  

  • Genevieve wound Woolens & Nosh, Targee Sock, in Winter Mint. Also wound a green mini skein Jasmin did the buttonhole side and sewed the buttons on her Bare Branches cardigan

  • Jasmin mentions Ray's Sewing

  • Jasmin sewed the zipper in on her Monstropolis hoodie 

  • Genevieve wound three skeins of Bzy Peach in Soursop :Black, Green, and Pink for Gigi. She is planning to do double knitting with that yarn

  • Jasmin added a kangaroo pouch on Rex’s Lionheart hoodie

  • Genevieve wound two purple mini skeins from Woolens & Nosh

  • Genevieve wound Woolens & Nosh, Targee Sock, in Winter Mint.Also, green mini skein

  • Genevieve wound black and very tagley yarn, in sock weight

  • Genevieve wound Oink Pigments Targee Sock, in Sting Operation October 2021

  • Gigi is working on a pair of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of deep stash


In Stitches:(30:32

  • Gigi wore hand knit socks, Pointed Firs shawl, Carli cardigan, Cassidy hoodie, nighties, Musselburgh hat, Grinchy Musselburgh hat

Genevieve wore her Griffyndor hat & scarf, her Pantasic Hoodie, her Coronation Cardigan, her Anna Cardigan, her Sweet ImPEACHment hat, and her Deception cardigan

Rex wore his fox hat, Lionheart hoodie, and hand sewn masks

  • Jasmin wore her resistance hat, Tess Ribbi cardi, Bare Branches

  • Jasmin talks about the Panda Spin Dryer


Events:(38:19)

#GrinchAlong 2021


Mother Knows Best:(41:59)

A sense of humor and flexibility will go a long way; enjoy the instagram exchange here.


When Knitting Attacks:(51:39)

Jasmin gets attacked by a zipper install.


Knits in Space:(59:11)

Mattress testing for Genevieve!

Purple mattress, Casper Mattress,  Shake Shack

And Sew On: (1:06:59)

Sewing final. Planning for spring and summer

London Finish by Sandra Betzina in Power Sewing


Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Whipped Cream, Cherry, and Sprinkles - Episode 654- The Knitmore Girls

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Listen here:

This week's episode is sponsored by:

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


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
Celebrate the holiday season with magnificent color! Lisa Souza dye works specializes in dyeing mill spun yarns and fabulously decadent luxury handspun yarns, for discerning collectors.

Feed your grinchulous spirit with some delicious decadence at Lisaknit.com



Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!


On the Needles:(0:41)

  • Gigi finished the autopilot socks for Jasmin: Online SuperSocke 2317 from Black Squirrel 

  • Gigi finished the Musselberg hat  by Ysolda out of Oink Pigments.“Sting operation”  

  • Jasmin set in the sleeves and picked the buttons for her Bare Branches cardigan, and sewed on the button side grosgrain ribbon

  • Jasmin sings the praises of her button spacer tool

  • Gigi finished the pair of parallel socks. Shoppel Wolle, Fliegende Untertasse. = identical socks. She is working on a pair of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of deep stash


In Stitches:(23;52) 

  • Gigi is wearing hand knit socks, Pointed Firs shawl, Carli cardigan, nighties, Musselburgh hat, Grinchy Musselburgh hat

  • Rex wore his fox hat, Lionheart hoodie, and hand sewn masks

  • Jasmin wore her resistance hat, 


Events:(21:22)

#GrinchAlong 2021

Mother Knows Best:(37:47)

Do unto yourself!

When Knitting Attacks:(45:27)

Sewing pocket samples. off grain Fabric, Grinch hat adventures


Knits in Space:(48:25)

Finished watching 15 seasons of Supernatural. Looking for another show with lots of episodes 

Vaccine Clinic pt 2


And Sew On: (51:13)

  • Trouser Construction class at Cañada College :

  • working on final project