Monday, December 18, 2023

Energizer Bunny- Episode 735- The Knitmore Girls

IMG_9131


Listen here:



This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.


Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?


    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!

    IMG_6131
    Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.

    We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!

    Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!

    1 minute Health update 

    On the Needles:(0:36)

    - Gigi: FO Meadowlands 8 colorway: Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades Did not enjoy the colors

    - Jasmin is working on her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her Halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); sleeve armholes done, need to work some intarsia magic

    - Gigi asks about construction of a sweet tomato heel in relation to short row increases.

    - Genevieve hat: Spur hat by Hiromi Nagasawa (only available on Ravelry, sorry) in coordinating wizard school yarn. (Scarf is woven, hemmed and blocked already) Must Stash yarn

    - Gigi: Started Meadowlands 9

    - Gigi is excited about knitting socks in the coming year

    - We are doing an informal Grinch-along

    - Jasmin mentions her Alpenglow Swift 

    - Jasmin picked up her Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby"


    In Stitches: 

    Should we keep doing in Stitches?

    Gigi: socks , Self sewn comfy nightgown,  sleeping hat 


    Mother Knows Best:(22:44)

    Roadtrip correction: check PSI on the door of your car, not the tires

    PLAN for all the fun things that you want to do in December 

    Christmas lists: are a suggestions, not a shopping list


    When knitting attacks:(27:25)

    Gigi: there was a small hole. Had made a yarn over into an extra stitch. Dropped it. It worked!


    Knit more, know more:(27:54)

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

    Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.


    Barekat Inspired by Ainur's new pattern


    Holidays with the Knitmore Girls:(33:06)

    Naughty List.

    Straw into Gold:(36:45)

    Spun on the Daedalus Falcon:

    • Spinning last 4oz of the Lisa Souza squashblossom 

    • Grey Mary fleece, finished spinning

    • Janet Heppler sold her flock to Blair Auclair

    Jasmin: Found yarn for weaving G’s scarf


    And Sew On:(40:26)

    - measuring color guard kids

    - Christmas Fringe dress

    Monday, November 27, 2023

    Archeological Memory- Episode 734- The Knitmore Girls

    IMG_9114  




    Listen here:



    This week's episode is sponsored by:

    Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.


    Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?


      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!

      IMG_6131
      Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.

      We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!

      Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!


      UC Berkeley is starting to return remains of Muwekma ancestors.


      On the Needles:(0:37)

      - Gigi: Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades . Finished 2nd triangle.

      - Jasmin is working on her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); she is into the second stripe, almost at the armholes

      In Stitches:

      - Gigi: socks , self sewn comfy nightgown,  sleeping hat.

      Jasmin: random knitted stuff, and Vern Cardigan

      Genevieve: Barberry cardigan, Anna cardigan, Griffindor scarf

      Events:(6:41)

      Cognitive Fiber Retreat 2023

      • Knitting club 

      • Repair Cafe 


      When knitting attacks:(25:21)

      Gigi: there was a small hole in the Meadowlands 8.

      Jasmin :searching for the right yarn

      Mother Knows Best:(32:39)


      • Critical thinking- (Jasmin accidentally calls the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, which is also excellent, but the podcast she's referencing is actually A Little Bit Culty.) read as many perspectives as possible, caveat James Baldwin quote “We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist." James Baldwin


      Knit more, know more:(32:39)

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

      Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

      Greeting people:   Salam !


      Straw into Gold: (45:24)

      Jasmin: I only spin now. 

      Spun on the Daedalus Falcon:

      Found yarn for weaving G’s scarf


      And Sew On: (49:50)

      -measuring Color Guard kids


      Bonbons of Bobbins- Episode 733- The Knitmore Girls

      IMG_9074_jpg 

      Listen here:


      This week's episode is sponsored by:

      Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.


      Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?


        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!

        IMG_6131
        Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.

        We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!

        Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!



        On the Needles:(0:30)

        • - Gigi:  Meadowlands 7 :Electro: yellows , orange, to brown , finished  crocheted border , weighed

        • before starting and finishing each round. About 11 g per round. Had 6 g left over- not enough 

        • - Jasmin has finished the hood on her Patons Cabled Hoodie in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk

        • - Gigi: Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades . Finished 1st triangle. 

        • - Jasmin picked up her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her Halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); she is into the second stripe, almost at the armholes

        • In Stitches:

                - Gigi: socks, self sewn comfy nightgowns


        Events:(7:38)


        Mother Knows Best :(19:00)

        Road Trip! Service the car before, check tire pressure, supply entertainment and snacks.

        Gummi bears, books on tape, music, groceries, special orange juicer 


        Knit more, know more :(32:04)

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

        Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

        • Korsi/ kotatsu how to deal with the cold.



        Friday, November 3, 2023

        Mothra- Episode 732- The Knitmore Girls

        : Genevieve Danger


        Listen here: 


        This week's episode is sponsored by:

        Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.


        Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?


          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!

          IMG_6131
          Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.

          We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!

          Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!


          On the Needles:(0:36)


          - Gigi: took a preemie hat to the Repair Cafe knitting lesson FO


          - Jasmin is continuing to make good progress on the Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby"


          Jasmin talks about sewing buttonholes onto grosgrain ribbon Rays Sewing

          - Gigi:  Meadowlands 7 :Electro: yellows , orange, to brown, 4 triangles are done, crochet edging remains to be done 


          - Jasmin has finished the sleeves and begun to knit the hood on her Patons Cabled Hoodie in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk


          - Gigi: Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Surly Rainbow on a smoggy day, with a lot of grey shades 


          - Jasmin picked her halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); she is into the second stripe, almost at the armholes


          - Jasmin mentions The ZipperStop in New York PLEASE LINK

          - Jasmin has finished-finished her Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue”


          The weather has gotten cold and we are wearing knits!


          Events:(18:19)

          Weekend with the grand dogs 

          PIQF. Velda Newman quilt oct 12  -15

          • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 

          • Cognitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11, Jasmin is teaching a steeking workshop 

          • Knitting club 

          • Repair Cafe 

          • Jasmin mentioned Laverne, from BzyPeach


          Mother Knows Best( 38:14)

          Seasonal rotation/culling of clothing. Clothes hanger trick 

          comforter bags for storing out of season clothing from Cleaners Supply


          When knitting Attacks:(43:55)

          Gigi dropped a stitch on a garter stitch blanket. Was a bear to repair 


          Knit more, know more:(48:08)

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

          Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

          Jasmin mentions the conflict in Israel, be mindful about reputable information. and she feels like

          the reporting from Al Jazeera News is unbiased [SOURCE]


          And Sew On:(59:13)

          Gigi: Class progress: Midterm

          Sea creature or plant, interpreted as a garment on a Barbie

          Leafy sea dragon - midterm project, all are in display case 

          Jasmin:

          Gigi: Maleficent costume  Devore fabric