Monday, October 9, 2023

All Gas, no Brakes- Episode 731- The Knitmore Girls

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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!

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    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:(0:35)

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      Gigi: finished knitting Meadowlands blanket 6 in the colorway Gnome , crochet an edging 

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      Jasmin has FINISHED her Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue”.

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      Gigi: cast on Meadowlands 7 :Electro: yellows , orange, to brown 

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      Jasmin’s Paton's Cabled Hoodie is working on sleeve 1, in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk

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      on a sock for drag along knitting, working on foot 

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      Jasmin has swatched for her Arachne pullover, in Seismic Yarns Butter Sport in a yellow to orange gradient

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      Jasmin picked up her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her Halloween Hearts pullover (in Oink Pigments Sock)

    • Knitting Club!


    Events :(17:55)

    • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 

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


    Mother Knows Best

    • Keep learning! It makes your brain work better. (Brainstorm by Dan Siegel on audible) LINK!!

    • Adult Education , Rosetta Stone , Duolingo, Library,


    When knitting Attacks:(20:26)

    • Gigi: Instead of joining edges after I finished the 4th triangle of the Meadowlands blanket, I picked up stitches on the side and knitted both pieces together. Hated it. Doesn’t look as smooth, there are short floats that I don’t like on baby blankets 

    • Gigi: Also did the edging of Meadowlands in single crochet stitches. Not sure if I won or lost yarn chicken .

    • Meadowlands 7 Electra Yarn squeaks , feels crunchy in my hands

    • Jasmin: placed the steek on the shoulder seam of halloween stripe cardigan. Rrrrip.


    Knit more, know more :(34:14)

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

    Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

    Deutsche Schule Tehran will be closed to Iranian students

    • NOBEL PRIZE WINNER!!!! Imprisoned Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi (her book is White Torture)

    • Nobel Prize winner Shirin Ebadi Until We Are Free 2003


    And Sew On:(41:22)

    Gigi: went to the Repair Cafe, and learned how to use a mending loom. Picked neon green and purple embroidery floss, couldn’t finish my project in class, checked out the loom to finish the weaving at home. 

    Repair cafe: intro to embroidery 

    Week 3: more embroidery, satin stitch, shading

    Stick on interfacing that one can run through a printer 


    J: Figured out a “hack” for the automatic button hole feature on Janome for extra large buttons

    Jasmin mentions Emery Sand

    Voluntold!- Episode 730- The Knitmore Girls

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    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: Meadowlands 6, Colorway Gnome

      Jasmin mentions Horst Schulz

      Amazon glittering quilt clips

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        Jasmin is FINISHED!  with the Tanny Tank top (the other test knit for Ainur)  

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        Jasmin is making good progress on the

        Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby"
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        Jasmin has picked up her Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue”; the shoulders and sleeves have been seamed, and one sleeve remains to set in. Sparkly quilt clips

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        Gigi: Worked on preemie hat out of sock yarn samples. 

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        Cast on a sock for drag along knitting ,  

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        Cast on a 40 stitch preemie hat


      Events :(15:06)

      • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 21

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


      Mother Knows Best :(18:30)

      Just say hello


      When knitting Attacks:(25:58)

      Gigi: Multi color ball of yarn from Meadowlands is falling apart. 

      Gigi: preemie hat out of sock yarn samples

      Knit more, know more: (28:25)

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

      Protests are ongoing. Gigi speaks about the history project for her Design class, Princess Qajar 

      And Sew On: (34:42)

      J: Rex’s grim reaper costume is cut. 

      J: Quilt for Rex’s teacher, Flynn quilt frame saga

      J: Black MOOD Citrus dress FINISHED. Serger learning curve.

      J: Lucille Pants pattern traced, ready for muslin


      Serged and pressed fabric for Lucille pants and plaid skirt

      Tuesday, September 19, 2023

      If The Cheeto Fits- Episode 729- The Knitmore Girls

      “…but the thing is, you can't use a half-loop stitch on china silk; it'll pucker.” - Philosopher Elle Woods   Doing the finishing on Mom’s gown from Sam’s wedding at a leisurely pace is so satisfying.   Pattern: McCall's M8141A5 Misses' High Neck Dress Se


      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! 

        One Minute Health Update:

        4/5 Knitmores got Covid . Everyone has recovered


        On the Needles:(0:45)

        Gigi: Meadowlands 6 in the colorway Gnome finished second triangle, and third one

        - Jasmin is nearly finished with the Tanny Tank top (the other test knit for Ainur) arrived, : 

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


        Events:(13:01)

        Fall Semester at West Valley College started. Attended one class meeting, missed the rest 

        • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 

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

        • Congratulations to Lisa Woolfork on 200 episodes of Stitch Please 

        • wearyourtv.com


        Mother Knows Best :(25:14)

        Wasted College Degrees ?

        Howard Zinn The Peoples History Of The United States

        Let us know about alternative uses you have for your education


        When knitting Attacks:(38:41)

        Gigi: keeps finding yarn overs in garter stitch knitting 

        J: Tanny tank: So easy, it’s easy to mess up


        Knit more, know more:(43:03)

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

        Protests are ongoing. Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s murder. Demonstrations in different cities 

        - Humans of NY photo series


        And Sew On: (46:05)

        Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses 

        Patterns have different lines for different sizes !

        J: Gigi’s dress is hemmed, I need to add buttonholes and buttons on the cuffs, also order a custom zipper for it. My dress is next.

        J: Quilt for Rex’s teacher, Flynn quilt frame sage

        J: Mood citrus dress cut

        J: Lucille Pants pattern traced, ready for muslin

        - Wanda Pencil Skirt pattern



        Sunday, August 27, 2023

        All Ainur, All the Time- Episode 728- The Knitmore Girls

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        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)


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            Gigi:  started new socks : Vanilla is the new Black in white, green and grey 

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            Jasmin is working on the Tanny Tank top (the other test knit for Ainur)

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            FO: Gigi: grey, black and white crocking sock , started mate

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            Jasmin is making good progress on the Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in

            Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby
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            Gigi: Meadowlands 5 in the colorway Genie autopilot working on fourth  triangle all the green is used, working with white and grey

          • Squidney's Patreon

          • Gertie's patreon



          Events :(11:11)

          Fall semester at West valley College starts August 26

          • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 

          • Cognitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11

          • Jasmin mentions Beau Brummel

          • Gigi mentions Dapper Dan

          • Genevieve is loving The Home Edit


          Mother Knows Best: (24:39)

          Drink water / infused water


          When Knitting Attacks:(29:30)

          Gigi: Meadowlands blanket


          Knit more, know more :(34:16)

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

          Protests are ongoing, 406 days

          Aqueducts, Isfahan 


          And Sew On:(43:42)

          Gigi: got patterns from Joanne’s on sale