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Saturday, October 29, 2022

Discerning Gourd Shoppers- Episode 689- The Knitmore Girls

Something, something inner beauty. πŸŽƒ Look at those floats. LOOK AT THEM. (Clearly, I’m pretty pleased with them.) πŸŽƒ (Patterns: Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Hearts, both by @BadWolfGirlSitsAndKnits) πŸŽƒ You can hea


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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?
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On the Needles: (0:37)


Events:(18:53)

Grinch-Along 2022 starts December 1st

Gigi mentions the McCalls Christmas Baking Magazine 1973

Congratulations to Dr Gemma's Cogknitive podcast on 100 episodes 


Mother Knows Best:(27:02)

Everyone needs pliers. Gigi likes her beading pliers

 

When Knitting Attacks: (33:44)

Jasmin's stitches are falling off. She needs rubber bands.

Jasmin mentions A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night.


Knit more, know more :(38:16)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Food. Anthony Bourdain in Iran Tahdig = Bottom of the Pot

Persian Microwave Dinners

Samin Nosrat Salt Fat Acid Heat on Netflix
 OOPs! Neglected to mention Najmieh Batmanghelich


And Sew On : (44:23)

Fiber Analysis :Mid term. Reading about knitted textiles 

Jasmin got fabric from MOOD!

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Illiterate Dogs- Episode 688- The Knitmore Girls

  Sometimes, you work on a project, and take a step back and think to yourself, “My goodness this is GOURD-geous!” πŸŽƒ (Pattern: Pumpkin Patch by @BadWolfGirlSitsAndKnits; all yarn from different vintages of yarn- @TessYarns (green), @knitcircu


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I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp dot com slash knitmore Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Again, that’s BetterHelp.com/knitmore 
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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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)


Events:(19:38)

  • Pacific International Quilt Festival? Pass

  • Grinch-Along December 1st


Mother Knows Best:(23:15)

Restraint remorse (fabric and applique from Mood)


When Knitting Attacks:(30:19)

Jasmin had small color 
work hiccups

Knit more, know more :(34:54)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Getting something sweet to celebrate a big purchase. 

Get a sweet taste in your mouth !



And Sew On :(41:08)

Gigi's Class: Talking about thread and spinning techniques. Natural fibers , synthetic and bio synthetic fibers. Midterm next week 

Jasmin discovered that she does one sewing project at a time. Spring Dress and linen pants planned 





Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Lizard Brain Knitting Mode- Episode 687- The Knitmore Girls

I will honour Halloween in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. πŸŽƒ πŸ’€ πŸ‘» (Pattern: Halloween Heart by @BadWolfGirlSitsAndKnits; yarn: @oinkpigments Targhee sock) πŸŽƒπŸ’€πŸ‘» You can hear all about this projE

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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.



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: (0:34)


Events:(18:32)

  • Pacific International Quilt Festival at the Santa Clara Convention Center Oct 13- 16

 

Mother Knows Best:(20:33)

Chin up, shoulders back, chest out, SWAGGER!


When Knitting Attacks::(23:04)

Altblebragenser: Jasmin ripped out all of the work she did, only to find out that she had done it correctly.


Knit more, know more:(28:04)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protest in cities all over Iran. Hostages is the HBO documentary


And Sew On :(34:51)

Teacher brought in yarn samples. We learned about singles yarn, 2,3 and 4ply, monofilament and ring spun thread 

We have a card for yarn and attached samples 


Sunday, October 2, 2022

An Iliad - Length Epic- Episode 686 - The Knitmore Girls

Hi, all. I’ve started getting concerned messages since it’s been almost a month since we’ve recorded.  I caught COVID on my way home from New York, and while I’m over the Covid, it’s not over me yet. So clingy and needy.  (Nobody else caught it; I isolate 

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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.



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!

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On the Needles: (0:39)

Events:(14:03)

  • Stash Dash May 27 - End of August (bostonjen1 won, with a 16,707 meter margin)

  • STITCHES SoCal in Pasadena! nope

  • Pacific International Quilt Fest in 0ctober


Mother Knows Best:(17:47)

When you help others, you also help yourself (NY trip)

Mood Fabric


When Knitting Attacks:(27:12)

R2 found a ball of yarn 

Altblebragenser: not sure if it’s Covid fog, or vague directions, or both, but attack, after attack, after attack.


Knit more, know more:(33:09)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about persian people.

“Befarmayid" (Gigi uses the formal tense, ending with a 'd', Jasmin uses the casual tense, ending with the 'n'.)


Knits in Space:(36:27)

Gigi borrowed Wings of Fire series book 14

Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird stage production


And Sew On :(41:41)

Textile Analysis class. Cotton seed from Foxfire Farms colored cotton 

No mention of the slave trade in textbook 


Textile Kit has 205 fabric samples. Protein, synthetic and cellulose 

Teacher wears only stuff she has made 

Started testing for fiber content of fabric using acetone, bleach and fire