Teflon Day - Episode 462 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

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Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying. 

Every skein and every kit has a story at Little Skein In the Big Wool. This holiday season, step through the wardrobe with us into the Land of Narnia. We have a new hat and mitt kit, squishy Aran yarn in inspired colorways, Narnia-inspired project bags and more at littleskein.com.

On the Needles:(0:35)

Gigi, finished a Barley light by Tin Can Knits for the NICU, and started another one.

Jasmin worked on her Tale as old as Time cowl, WONT COME UP IN YOUR PROJECTS while
watching the new Star Wars movie

(highly recommend).

Gigi is knitting Vanilla is the New Black socks. One pair is for Sam, out of Regia in the Havana
color way. She turned the heel, and is working on the foot. She is also working on a pair for herself
and is doing heel increases.  

And she is knitting a pair for herself.

Jasmin is working on her “Frosted” sweater. She’s calling it “Frozen hearts”, because PINK HEARTS.

Gigi had kitted up the  Joker and the Thief, #BigBadBergalong, cast on, and knitted the first row.
Gigi is also working on the Russell Street Shawl and is on the fourth color.

Jasmin cast on a red hat for the American Heart Association's American Heart Month.

Jasmin is planning for Genevieve's Christmas sweater for next year.

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak shawl, she finished two mini skein stripes and started the third color

Jasmin has finished her Sweet imPEACHment hat. The next one will have the earflaps from the
1898 hat for Genevieve.

In Stitches:(23:24)

Gigi has been wearing her sleeping hat, the Quynn hat, and wool socks. Also, the Lorelei cowl ,  

Greyhaven hat

Jasmin: Looped Loop cowl, resistance hat.

Genevieve: Olivia hat, coronation cardigan. Rex: Quynn hat,,

Mouse a cookie sweater. Andrew is wearing his new watch cap.

Jasmin mentions the NZAK AutoKnitter

Events:(26:41)

Stitches West February 22-25, 2018

Also, Ravellenics are coming up, February 9th -25th.

Training starts this week.

Join Team Sasquatch!

Contest:(29:16)

#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis of

originality and delightfulness. #grinchalong is wrapping up. We will announce winners soonish.

Also, #dosomegood.

Mother Knows Best:(31:32)

This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about ?”thread about

fixing/maintaining ball winders. She mentions the Nancy's Knit-Knacks ballwinder and

the Schacht swift. Gigi suggests a sewing machine brush.

When Knitting Attacks:(40:57)

Gigi was working on the Barley hat. she had messed up the math so bad that it needed to be frogged

Then she knit the body of the hat, count was off.

She also had a problem with the Russell Street Shawl.

Review:(44:06)

This week we review

Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary, by Wendy Bernard

Jasmin mentions the Barbara Walker Stitch Dictionaries

Nicky Epstein Edge books

Alice Starmore

Alterknits

Japanese Stitch Patterns

Ann Budd books

Ravellenics training:(50:48)

Week 1: Pick your project to stretch yourself

Team Sasquatch

And Sew On:(52:57)

Mending Sam's jeans, and my own.

Also, fixing elastic on Andrew and Genevieve's Christmas pjs.

Holiday Cheer - Episode 461 - The Knitmore Girls

Listen here:

This week's episode is sponsored by:

No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com

Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.

Grab your needles and play some Beatles with Jimmy Beans’ new British Invasion kit! This smashing sampler includes eight different yarns from across the pond, rich with different fibers and textures. The kit also includes the Mosaic Tiles Cowl pattern by Heather Boyd, so you can work up your samples into a cozy colorwork creation. Indulge in new yarns from the U.K. without the commitment of buying full skeins! Head over to jimmybeanswool.com, keywords: British Invasion.

Knotions - a free knitting and crochet magazine with patterns, tutorials and reviews. Check out our new issues each month!
Add a new skill - like German Short Rows, Cables without a Cable Needle or the Magic Knot. Make one of our free patterns such as the Sunset Lights Shawl, Sweetly Hat or Luonnotar Socks from a recent issue. Or buy a copy of one of our inexpensive eBooks on socks or hats.

See what we have to offer at knotions.com (that’s knotions with a “k”).

Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com

On the Needles:(0:35)

Jasmin worked on her Tale as old as Time cowl, while watching the new Jumanji movie

(highly recommend).

Gigi, started the Barley light by Tin Can Knits for the NICU.

Jasmin is working on her “Frosted” sweater. She’s calling it “Frozen hearts”, because PINK HEARTS.

Jasmin mentions Stitchfiddle. Gigi is contemplating casting on a sweater. Maybe the Flax light.

Jasmin finished Andrew’s cashmere watch cap (pt 2) out of the UFO pile. Jasmin mentions

the Jade Sapphire Duo kit from which she knitted a hat for Andrew. The recipe is in episode 460,

the pattern is $1 and goes to Rex’s adventure fund.

She ordered custom labels from Clothing labels by Sterling for Andrew. The pattern is available for $1

which goes towards Rex's adventure fund, similar to the tube sock pattern that benefits Genevieve's

adventure fund.

Gigi is knitting Vanilla is the New Black socks. One pair is out of Patons Kroy, finished. The other pair is

for Sam, out of Regia in the Havana color way. She turned the heel, and started a pair for herself.

Also, She is planning to knit another pair out of the purple Patons Kroy she got for Christmas.

Jasmin cast on 20 sts on a pair of Sparkle Pony DK socks (from White Birch Fiber Arts).

She kitted up the  Joker and the Thief, #BigBadBergalong, it now has needles, and is ready to start.

Gigi is working on the Russell Street Shawl and is on the fourth color.

Jasmin has made progress on her peach hat. (Recipe/pattern soon.)

Kale salad recipe.

Jasmin is talking about wearing a garment to Stitches with Try-It-On-Tubing .

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak shawl, she finished two mini skein stripes.

In Stitches:(28:48)

Gigi has been wearing her sleeping hat, the Quynn hat, and wool socks. Also, the Lorelei cowl ,  

Greyhaven hat, Sothia shawl.

Jasmin talks about Stephen West's how to wear a shawl video. She also is thrilled with his

Baby You're a Knitter video.

Jasmin: Looped Loop cowl is found!

Genevieve: Olivia hat, coronation cardigan. Rex: Quynn hat,

Mouse a cookie sweater. Andrew is wearing his new watch cap.

Events:(34:26)

Stitches West February 22-25, 2018

Also, Ravellenics are coming up, February 9th -25th.

Training starts next week.

Join Team Sasquatch.

Contest:(37:49)

#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis of

originality and delightfulness. #grinchalong is wrapping up. We will announce winners soonish.

Also, #dosomegood.

Mother Knows Best:(39:58)

This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about thread?" about the

citric acid soak. Jasmin mentions Aunt Lydia's Crochet Cotton

When Knitting Attacks:(46:12)

Gigi was working on the Russell Street shawl, dropped an edge stitch, and had to pull back 4 rows to

fix this.

Review:(47:52)

This week we review Sweater 101 by Cheryl Brunette

Jasmin suggests combining this with the Amy Herzog books

Holidays with the Knitmores:(53:36)

Eggnog! Aged eggnog, and bourbon revelation. Michael Ruhlman aged eggnogg recipe,

Outrageous Outgrowns

And Sew On:(1:03:30)

Mending G's jeans

Chicken-ish - Episode 460 - The Knitmore Girls

Listen here:

This week's episode is sponsored by:

No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com

For a FREE EXTRA month of BarkBox, visit barkbox.com/knitmore when you subscribe to a 6 or 12 month plan

Grab your needles and play some Beatles with Jimmy Beans’ new British Invasion kit! This smashing sampler includes eight different yarns from across the pond, rich with different fibers and textures. The kit also includes the Mosaic Tiles Cowl pattern by Heather Boyd, so you can work up your samples into a cozy colorwork creation. Indulge in new yarns from the U.K. without the commitment of buying full skeins! Head over to jimmybeanswool.com, keywords: British Invasion.

Knotions - a free knitting and crochet magazine with patterns, tutorials and reviews. Check out our new issues each month! 

Add a new skill - like German Short Rows, Cables without a Cable Needle or the Magic Knot. Make one of our free patterns such as the Sunset Lights Shawl, Sweetly Hat or Luonnotar Socks from a recent issue. Or buy a copy of one of our inexpensive eBooks on socks or hats.

See what we have to offer at knotions.com (that’s knotions with a “k”).

Every skein and every kit has a story at Little Skein In the Big Wool. This holiday season, step through the wardrobe with us into the Land of Narnia. We have a new hat and mitt kit, squishy Aran yarn in inspired colorways, Narnia-inspired project bags and more at littleskein.com.

Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com

On the Needles:(0:45)

Gigi is knitting Vanilla is the New Black socks. One pair is out of Patons Kroy, finished..the other pair
is for Sam, out of Regia in the Havana colorway. She turned the heel, and started a pair for herself.

Jasmin stared her “Frosted” sweater. She’s calling it “Frozen hearts”, because PINK HEARTS.
Jasmin mentions the Zing needles, and Knitter's Pride Cables.

Gigi rinsed the yarn for the Russell Street Shawl and balled it up, she only needs to need to pick
needles. She rinsed the yarn for the Joker and the Thief, #BigBadBergalong, balled it up, it needs
needles.

Jasmin is knitting on her Tale as old as Time cowl. Gigi finished her Sockhead cowl out of Knitcircus
gradient Greatest of Ease 150, merino, nylon, 600 yds.

Jasmin pulled Andrew’s cashmere watch cap (pt 2) out of the UFO pile.

Jasmin mentions the Jade Sapphire Duo kit from which she knitted a hat for Andrew. She gives her
recipe for watch caps. She is ordering labels from Clothing labels by Sterling.

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak shawl, she started the stripes.

Jasmin started a peach hat.

Gigi finished a preemie hat, and started a new one out of Kroy.

In Stitches:(17:33)

Gigi has been wearing her sleeping hat, the Quynn hat, and wool socks. Also, the Lorelei cowl ,  

Jasmin: Greyhaven hat, bulky green cowl, Genevieve: Olivia hat, little oak cardigan, coronation
cardigan. Rex: Quynn hat, Mouse a cookie sweater. Andrew is wearing his watch cap.

Events:(26:49)

Stitches West February 22-25, 2018

Contest:(27:41)

#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis
of originality and delightfulness. #grinchalong. We will announce winners soonish.

Jasmin mentions AnnTudor stitchmarkers.

Also, #dosomegood.

Mother Knows Best:(33:58)

This week we encourage you to make lists.

When Knitting Attacks:(41:47)

Gigi was binding off the Sockhead cowl

Review:(42:58)

This week we review Cold Weather Crochet by Marly Bird

Jasmin mentions the polygon blanket.

Holidays with the Knitmores:(53:36)

Matching PJs! Decorating the tree! ALL THE HOLIDAY SPECIALS!

Jasmin mentioned Hanna Andersson pajamas.

Andrew's hot toddy recipe. Jasmin mentions Coquitos and Punition cookies.

Straw Into Gold:(58:56)

Jasmin spins on the Device of Questionable Origin at the end of the day to unwind. Abby batt,
superwash targhee from “a star is shorn”, black forest cupcakes.
(Article about spinning for socks via interweave by Debbie Held