Wed, 2 May 2012
This week's episode is sponsored by:
We’re excited to be introducing to you, our discerning listeners, the newest Bar-Maids collection, the Almost Everything. This uber-moisturizing whole body kit includes a luxurious Lo-Lo Body Bar, a deliciously tingly O’For Feet Sake foot moisturizer, a handy Cuticle Intensive stick, and a silky smooth Lo- Lo Lips Lip Balm. It’s the perfect way to ensure that your whole body is soft, sensual, and ready for spring. It’s almost everything Bar-Maids has to offer at a great price. This is a great gift for the mom who never stops, your fellow friends in fiber that make your hobby a lifestyle, or for anyone in your life who deserves a little pampering. I think my mom definitely deserves some Lo-Lo love this Mothers Day – doesn’t yours?
Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way! On the Needles:(0:33) Gigi has finally started the Mishke, by Cocoknits out of Donegal Tweed. Jasmin finished her sideways Baby Wrap Sweater out of Froebe Fiber yarn. She is almost finished with the garter wrap kimono cardigan for Genevieve out of Skinny Bugga. Gigi has been blocking away! She blocked her Pogona shawl and her second Citron shawl (knit out of sparkly yarn from Huckleberry's). Jasmin is redoing the edge on her Pogona shawl (knit out of A Verb for Keeping Warm Metamorphosis). We talk about going to A Verb for Keeping Warm to meet Stephen West. Events:(24:32) May 18-20: CNCH in Oakland, CA, at the convention center June 2nd: Spinning at the Retzlaff Winery, in Livermore, CA June 9: World Wide Knit In Public Day, we will be in front of the Ainsley House in Campbell, CA June 22-24: Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, OR. Not attending this year. Contest:
Spring Cleaning Contest, ends July 2nd. Read the thread on the board and get ideas and contribute your own! Mother Knows Best: (27:12) We discuss how to determine how much yarn to buy for sweater knitting. Purloined: (31:35)
This week we steal "Worth it!" from the KnitCents podcast. This week, experiences trump stuff. Review: (32:59) Westknits Book 3. We love it! And Sew On: (39:46)
Jasmin starts sewing! She worked on two-sided baby blankets this week.
Straw Into Gold: (46:54) SPAKAL spinning continues. |
Tue, 17 April 2012
This week's episode has been sponsored by:
We’re excited to be introducing to you, our discerning listeners, the newest Bar-Maids collection, the Almost Everything. This uber-moisturizing whole body kit includes a luxurious Lo-Lo Body Bar, a deliciously tingly O’For Feet Sake foot moisturizer, a handy Cuticle Intensive stick, and a silky smooth Lo- Lo Lips Lip Balm. It’s the perfect way to ensure that your whole body is soft, sensual, and ready for spring. It’s almost everything Bar-Maids has to offer at a great price. This is a great gift for the mom who never stops, your fellow friends in fiber that make your hobby a lifestyle, or for anyone in your life who deserves a little pampering. I think my mom definitely deserves some Lo-Lo love this Mothers Day – doesn’t yours?
Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way! On the Needles:(0:33) This week Gigi is working on the Kleio shawl by Rosemary Hill. We mention taking knitting classes from Ann and Eugene Bourgois, of Philosopher's Wool, and learning two handed knitting and doing knitted braids.
Gigi got pointers from Abby (from the Knit Knit Cafe Podcast). Jasmin finished the Mini Garter Yoke Cardigan for Genevieve, which she had knit from her handspun. Gigi is working on a number of socks and has finished her first pair of Sweet Tomato Heel socks. Jasmin is working on her second Houdini Sock. She is also working on the Garter Wrap Cardigan for Genevieve and is almost done.
Gigi has blocked the Taygete, the Katriel, and her second Daybreak. Gigi is planning to knit a Niebling pattern, the Goldmohn table cloth. Tour de Fleece: Training will start May 15th. Join Team Sasquatch! Events: (21:31)
May 18-20: CNCH in Oakland, CA, at the convention center Contest: (22:52) Spring Cleaning Contest, ends July 2nd. Read the thread on the board and get ideas and contribute your own! Mother Knows Best:(26:25) Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Especially when one is finishing hand knits. When Knitting Attacks:(31:12) Gigi's Odelia sweater out of 50/50 silk and merino from Tess Yarns attacked her again.
Purloined: (33:16) This week we purloin the "Something I Really Like" segment from the CogKNITive podcast hosted by Dr Gemma.
We talked about the brûlée technique, Creme brûlée french toast (found on Pinterest through SomebunnysLove). We also liked the Cafe Brûlée at Barefoot Coffee. Jasmin brûlée-d Peeps with a small blowtorch. We mentioned donuts from Psycho Donuts in Campbell, CA, and Voodoo Donuts in Portland, OR Review: (38:37) This week we review: Knitbot Essentials by Hannah Fettig. We love it! Straw into Gold: (46:13) Gigi's spinning for the Eadon is progressing slowly, but she is enjoying the Merino/Corriedale. She bought some Ashland Bay roving (in "Mojave"), and some Crown Mountain superwash merino roving in the colorway "Homburg" from Purlescence. She is thinking of spinning it on her Golding spindle.
Jasmin is plying an oatmeal CVM. She finished plying Crown Mountain cormo that has a beautiful luster. She has started the wheel spinning for her SPAKAL sweater. The fiber is a rambouillet cross from Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. |
Tue, 3 April 2012
This week's episode has been sponsored by:
Abstract Fiber would like to invite you to join our first yarn club! We are excited to offer a 6 issue yarn club we’re calling One Skein/Two Skein. Every other month we’ll send you a new exclusive yarn color and pattern. We’ll do some solid colors, some colorways and will introduce some new luxurious yarns too. Each pattern will have flexibility for expansion, for example companion pieces, or multiple size and style options. You’ll have the option to buy extra skeins just when you want them. Spinners, we’ll have a fiber option for you too! We’re working with some of our favorite designers, starting out in February with a beautiful shawl by Sivia Harding. Check out all the details at AbstractFiber.com
We’re excited to be introducing to you, our discerning listeners, the newest Bar-Maids collection, the Almost Everything. This uber-moisturizing whole body kit includes a luxurious Lo-Lo Body Bar, a deliciously tingly O’For Feet Sake foot moisturizer, a handy Cuticle Intensive stick, and a silky smooth Lo- Lo Lips Lip Balm. It’s the perfect way to ensure that your whole body is soft, sensual, and ready for spring. It’s almost everything Bar-Maids has to offer at a great price. This is a great gift for the mom who never stops, your fellow friends in fiber that make your hobby a lifestyle, or for anyone in your life who deserves a little pampering. I think my mom definitely deserves some Lo-Lo love this Mothers Day – doesn’t yours?
Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way! On the needles: (:34) Gigi is making progress on her Odelia sweater. Jasmin has made some excellent progress on the Houdini socks for Andrew. We mention Laura, the Joy of Cooking Fairy. Gigi is knitting a bumper crop of sweet tomato heeled socks. Gigi is also knitting a pair of Houdini socks. Jasmin is also working on wedges, hers are in the shape of the Roxbury Pond Shawl by Christine Burchard, out of Handmaiden Casbah. Gigi is working on the Kleio by Rosemary Hill. Jasmin is excited about sewing, we talk about the clothing in "Mad Men", and we would love to sew clothes from that era. Also, Gigi has blocked two Ophidian shawls by Sivia Harding, and a Heart to Heart Scarf (also by Sivia Harding). Events: (17:05) May 18-20: CNCH in Oakland, CA, at the convention center June 2nd: Spinning at the Retzlaff Winery, in Livermore, CA June 9: World Wide Knit In Public Day, we will be in front of the Ainsley House in Campbell, CA June 22-24: Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, OR. Maybe. Registration for classes has started. Contest: (19:32) Spring Cleaning Contest! Clean, organize, streamline something. Jasmin has sold two fleeces that she has spun sweaters from already. Gigi has repurposed an old filing cabinet and used it for very organized sewing pattern storage. Share your ideas and projects in this thread! Mother Knows Best:(24:37) Work with the best you can afford. When you can't afford to spend money, make due with what you have, and MacGuyver something until you can afford the tool you want to have. Sew Painful:(28:07) Gigi was attacked by her mending. Purloined:(31:54) We are purloining the "Munch, Burp, Slurp" segment from A Playful Day podcast by greentrianglegirl. Jasmin talks about making Chewy Oatmeal cookies with browned butter. Recipe from The Smitten Kitchen blog. Also, follow Somebunnyslove's food board on Pinterest, she has some very interesting food pinned. Review:(36:36) This week, we are reviewing Noni Flowers Straw into Gold:(43:08) Gigi isn't spinning as fast as she thought she would. Jasmin is plying like it's going out of style; Jasmin has been plying the Crown Mountain Farms Material Girl singles and the oatmeal-colored CVM for a Hannah Fettig sweater. Jasmin has been making some progress on her Spindle SPAKAL Targhee X. She has chosen a black Rambouillet X (from Iris Eppley) which she split with Meghan (formerly of the Stitch It! Podcast) for her wheelspun SPAKAL sweater. |
Wed, 21 March 2012
This week's episode has been brought to you by:
We’re excited to be introducing to you, our discerning listeners, the newest Bar-Maids collection, the Almost Everything. This uber-moisturizing whole body kit includes a luxurious Lo-Lo Body Bar, a deliciously tingly O’For Feet Sake foot moisturizer, a handy Cuticle Intensive stick, and a silky smooth Lo- Lo Lips Lip Balm. It’s the perfect way to ensure that your whole body is soft, sensual, and ready for spring. It’s almost everything Bar-Maids has to offer at a great price. This is a great gift for the mom who never stops, your fellow friends in fiber that make your hobby a lifestyle, or for anyone in your life who deserves a little pampering. I think my mom definitely deserves some Lo-Lo love this Mothers Day – doesn’t yours?
Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way! On the needles: (00:32) Jasmin is inspired to knit a Houdini sock for Andrew, with some improvements. We mention the New Pathways class by Cat Bordhi. Gigi is working on a sock with a Sweet Tomato heel. We also mention Lucy Neatby's Cool Socks for Warm Feet and Nancy Bush's Folk Socks. We mention Miss Kalendar (of the Brass Needles podcast) and her love of turning short-rowed heels. Jasmin is still working on her CampKIP KAL Daybreak Shawl. Gigi has finished her Sharks Daybreak scarf for Sam. We officially announce the pattern for the SPAKAL: The Eadon cardigan by Susanna IC. Mother Knows Best: (14:08) We talk about knitting in bed. We recommend getting a backrest (Jasmin has this one When Knitting Attacks: (18:55) Savvy Girl Melanie (from the Savvy Girls Podcast) comes to visit and (unintentionally) wreaks havoc on Gigi's Morehouse Merino dragon scarf. Gigi flips the colors on her Kleio shawl (by Rosemary Hill). Gigi also downloads her first (solo) pattern- the Mishke by CocoKnits, and realizes that she's short on yardage. Purloined: (28:05) This week, we steal the "Guess who's crazy?" segment from the (former) KIPing it Real podcast (now the Positively Over Committed podcast). Jasmin has decided to do one SPAKAL sweater on a drop spindle, and one on the wheel. Challenge ACCEPTED!
Review: (31:31) We mention the Jimmy Beans Wool needle return/exchange policy (which is made clearer here, post-recording) For our actual review, we review Juju's Loops. Gigi gives it an "eh", Jasmin really likes it. Straw into Gold: (42:15) Jasmin dusts off her Schacht-Reeves saxony wheel and spins some of the Crown Mountain Farms cormo. Gigi picks her fleece for the SPAKAL- a medium grey merino/corriedale fleece (from Janet Heppler) from a sheep named "Banditta". We talk about measuring out (CLEAN) weight for spinning a sweater. Gigi has measured out her SPAKAL fiber into 1 oz bumps, and is trying to spin 1 oz per sitting. Trusted and recommended sources for wool: Shari at Morro Fleece Works, Brooke from Sincere Sheep, Crown Mountain Farms, Purlescence Yarns (for Ashland Bay roving). Jasmin also mentions the 6" plastic Schacht weaving bobbins. Jasmin is spinning her drop spindle SPAKAL sweater on a modular KCL drop spindle. You can find the thread for the SPAKAL here. |
Wed, 7 March 2012
This week's episode is sponsored by:
Abstract Fiber would like to invite you to join our first yarn club! We are excited to offer a 6 issue yarn club we’re calling One Skein/Two Skein. Every other month we’ll send you a new exclusive yarn color and pattern. We’ll do some solid colors, some colorways and will introduce some new luxurious yarns too. Each pattern will have flexibility for expansion, for example companion pieces, or multiple size and style options. You’ll have the option to buy extra skeins just when you want them. Spinners, we’ll have a fiber option for you too! We’re working with some of our favorite designers, starting out in February with a beautiful shawl by Sivia Harding. Check out all the details at AbstractFiber.com We’re excited to be introducing to you, our discerning listeners, the newest Bar-Maids collection, the Almost Everything. This uber-moisturizing whole body kit includes a luxurious Lo-Lo Body Bar, a deliciously tingly O’For Feet Sake foot moisturizer, a handy Cuticle Intensive stick, and a silky smooth Lo- Lo Lips Lip Balm. It’s the perfect way to ensure that your whole body is soft, sensual, and ready for spring. It’s almost everything Bar-Maids has to offer at a great price. This is a great gift for the mom who never stops, your fellow friends in fiber that make your hobby a lifestyle, or for anyone in your life who deserves a little pampering. I think my mom definitely deserves some Lo-Lo love this Mothers Day – doesn’t yours?
Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way! On the needles: (00:30) One minute update: SharkBean (Genevieve Danger) has been born. You can read her birth story here, you can see pictures of the love blanket here. You can follow Genevieve's adventures on twitter as @dahlingdaughter, her Flickr stream here, or on Jasmin's blog. Gigi is working on hobbit socks for Mr. Knitmore. She made a foot form out of duct tape. Jasmin is working on a pair of socks for Andrew out of Skinny Bugga, and is considering doing a pair of Houdini socks for him. Jasmin is working on her Daybreak shawl out of Froebe Fibers yarn from Camp KIP. Gigi is working on her Sothia shawl out of Abstract Fiber MightySock. Jasmin is working on her Breezy Cardigan (out of the baby cormo handspun). Gigi is knitting a Morehouse Merino Dragon scarf out of Malabrigo. We mention the Harry Potter house cup. Jasmin is working on the Garter Yoke Baby cardigan and the garter wrap cardigan (from Churchmouse Yarns). Congratulations to Isabelle from the Fluffy Fibers podcast, who had her baby in February. We talk about Stitches West, and some of our favorite vendors. This list includes: - KCL Wood - Stitch Sisterz (cashmere) Gigi mentions Stitches ETC. Gigi took a lace repair class at the Lace Museum in Sunnyvale from Galina of Skaska. OFFICIAL PODCAST STUFF: We'll be recording every other week until the end of June, then we'll be weekly again starting in July. We announce the SPAKAL! In 2012 we're going to do a SPin-Along-Knit-A-Long. Six months to spin the sweater, three months to knit the sweater. Step 1: Think about what you want to spin your sweater out of. Brooke from The Sincere Sheep (email: sinceresheepyarns AT gmail DOT com) is happy to help you procure a fleece. Shari from Morro Fleece Works can also help you select some pindrafted roving (from a fleece). Mother Knows Best: (29:34) We talk about how to select teachers at fiber events. Some of our favorite teachers include: - Jean Frost - Judith MacKenzie McCuin - Galina Khmeleva - Lucy Neatby - Cat Bordhi - Lily Chin - Carson Demers - Anne & Eugene Bourgeouis - Franklin Habit - Fiona Ellis - Sivia Harding
Review: (36:27) We review the Knitter's Pride needles. While they are very pretty, we found them to be defective out of the package and the customer service to be poor. Straw into Gold: (43:50) Gigi's spinning is improving. Jasmin is doing a whole mess of swatching for plying. |
Wed, 29 February 2012
This Director's Cut episode has been sponsored by:
You can find Fiona's website here, her teaching schedule here, and she is on Ravelry as fionaellis. Things we mention in this episode:
Fiona's patterns in Twist collective Vogue Knitting cardigan with short-rows and lace Jellied eel (yes, it's a thing) |
Tue, 27 December 2011
This episode has been sponsored by:
Abstract Fiber would like to invite you to join our first yarn club! We are excited to offer a 6 issue yarn club we’re calling One Skein/Two Skein. Every other month we’ll send you a new exclusive yarn color and pattern. We’ll do some solid colors, some colorways and will introduce some new luxurious yarns too. Each pattern will have flexibility for expansion, for example companion pieces, or multiple size and style options. You’ll have the option to buy extra skeins just when you want them. Spinners, we’ll have a fiber option for you too! We’re working with some of our favorite designers, starting out in February with a beautiful shawl by Sivia Harding. Check out all the details at AbstractFiber.com
Nobody has perfect feet. Nobody. We put so much pressure on them with all our walking, shopping, working out, etc., not to mention expecting them to wear horrible footwear that looks great but could be more, um, ergonomic? Sandals in the summer, wool socks in the winter – those dogs of ours are under assault all year, and we have to care for them. They are family, after all! Oh For Feet Sake by Bar Maids can turn your little piggies from a source of shame to a claim to fame in two weeks or less. Those tootsies deserve better. Let Bar Maids give them some love, boys and girls! Infused with Tea Tree oil and natural moisturizers, it’s healing and protection that your feet can feel. If your trotters are REALLY feeling the strain, go to www.Bar-Maids.com for the simple Bar Maids Tootsie Rx recipe. Show those babies some love and attention, because, let’s be honest, you’re never gonna stop walking all over your feet.
Here at Lisa Souza,there is an exciting and arty new garment in our pattern line-up. She has been dreamed up by The Queenie Sisters and her name is Eternity. This is a fabulous kimono style jacket that is made with two colors of our Polwarth/silk and is challenging enough for what the girls call an Enthusiastic Intermediate Knitter. The best part about Eternity, other than the fact that she is so very artsy is that she fits a very wide range of body types and is great for the full figure gal. Our sample has been made with Violet and South Pacific but I would be ever so glad to help your color vision at www.lisaknit.com
Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way! On the Needles:(00:37) Gigi is finishing the Katriel. Jasmin started and finished the porcupine hat from Wee Wooly Toppers. Gigi has finished the Pieman neckwarmer and a matching hat with a variation on the Kaanteinen pattern, and a hat with the same pattern for Mr. Knitmore. Gigi is still working on the sleeves of her Odelia cardigan. Jasmin is working on the Breezy Cardigan on her new Signature needles. Jasmin reknitted the buttonband of her garter yoke baby cardigan. Gigi is also knitting more preemie hats. Keep tuned into the podcast feed and the ravelry board for updates during our hiatus. Events:(21:10) 02/23-26/2012: Stitches West 2012. -No official Meet-and-Greet, but do come and say hi! -We will have Preemie hat collection points (to be announced) -Still looking for a signal for shy listeners
Contest:(22:31) We picked winners for out annual Do Some Good Contest. The prizes were: - a set of three Lolo Bars: CC clove, Little Pumpkin, and Figgy - a signed copy of Coastal Knits - one year subscription to Knitter's Magazine - a set of Knitter's Blocks - as of this week: one copy of How to Knit a Heart Back Home
Mother Knows Best:(26:05) We answer a question from a listener about the provisional cast on. We referenced Lucy Neatby and her book Cool Socks Warm Feet When Knitting Attacks:(33:41) Jasmin had a misplaced worm (quill?) on her porcupine hat. Review:(35:13) We review Hattitude: Knits for Every Mood - Determined Hat - Aloof Beret And Sew On:(44:25) Gigi has pieced the backing for Sharkbean's quilt, using the golden rule for rectangles, and is thinking about doing some Trapunto |
Tue, 20 December 2011
This week's episode has been sponsored by:
Abstract Fiber would like to invite you to join our first yarn club! We are excited to offer a 6 issue yarn club we’re calling One Skein/Two Skein. Every other month we’ll send you a new exclusive yarn color and pattern. We’ll do some solid colors, some colorways and will introduce some new luxurious yarns too. Each pattern will have flexibility for expansion, for example companion pieces, or multiple size and style options. You’ll have the option to buy extra skeins just when you want them. Spinners, we’ll have a fiber option for you too! We’re working with some of our favorite designers, starting out in February with a beautiful shawl by Sivia Harding. Check out all the details at AbstractFiber.com
Breaking news! You can be even more kissable than you are right now… Lo-Lo Lips by Bar Maids, the makers of the exquisite Lo-Lo Bar, is one of the best lip balms available. Some lip balms can cause your skin to dry out if you stop using them, or if you lose them (and let’s face it, we ALL lose them), and you can end up chapped and raw. This product doesn’t force you to reapply in order to maintain the healthy balanced level of moisture ideal for your beautiful lips. 8 tasty flavors, no parabens, no fillers, no dyes – just a natural lip moisturizer that has everything your lips want and nothing they don’t. You don’t have to use a product that your lips get hooked on. There is another option. The truth is, your LIPS may not get addicted, but I dare anyone to try it and not feel like an addict! Kiss me, Lo-Lo, I’m in LOVE!
Have you picked up your copy of Lisa Souza and Vicki Stiefel's book, "10 Secrets of the LaidBack Knitters
Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way! On the Needles:(00:39) Gigi has put a few more rows on her Origami sweater. Jasmin worked on her Breezy Cardigan. Gigi finished a Rocky Coast sleeve. Andrews sweater is not growing much. Jasmin tried the Yarn Harlot's Irish Cottage style knitting on the Snug cardigan. Gigi also worked on the sleeves of the Odelia cardigan. Jasmin has been weaving a scarf out of Jade Sapphire 2 ply cashmere on her Cricket Loom. Gigi is going to bind off the Pieman neck warmer. She also finished hemming all of the receiving blankets for Sharkbean, but she couldn't use a hemming foot Events:(15:22) 02/23-26/2012: Stitches West 2012. -No official Meet-and-Greet, but do come and say hi! -We will have Preemie hat collection points (to be announced) -Still looking for a signal for shy listeners We mentioned Alison Hyde, author of Wrapped in Comfort Contest:(16:56) Do some good. Get your entries in by December 25th. We have launched our annual Do Some Good Contest, and we picked some amazing prizes: - a set of three Lolo Bars: CC clove, Little Pumpkin, and Figgy - a signed copy of Coastal Knits - one year subscription to Knitter's Magazine - a set of Knitter's Blocks - as of this week: one copy of How to Knit a Heart Back Home Mother Knows Best:(21:26) We discussed repairing handknit socks. Jasmin mentioned the eggepinne she purchased for darning socks. When Knitting Attacks:(30:03) Jasmin was attacked by the yarn for her Snug sweater. Holidays with the Knitmores:(34:07) We had some good ideas for spreading the holiday spirit. Say something nice, recognize good customer service, and stretch your vocabulary when you're telling people to have a nice day. Review:(39:51) We review 60 More Quick Knits Straw Into Gold:(48:22) Jasmin hasn't figured out how work the miniSpinner around her belly. Jasmin got a box full of clean fleece from Sherri from Morro Fleece Works, which includes some alpaca. |
Tue, 13 December 2011
This episode has been sponsored by:
Abstract Fiber would like to invite you to join our first yarn club! We are excited to offer a 6 issue yarn club we’re calling One Skein/Two Skein. Every other month we’ll send you a new exclusive yarn color and pattern. We’ll do some solid colors, some colorways and will introduce some new luxurious yarns too. Each pattern will have flexibility for expansion, for example companion pieces, or multiple size and style options. You’ll have the option to buy extra skeins just when you want them. Spinners, we’ll have a fiber option for you too! We’re working with some of our favorite designers, starting out in February with a beautiful shawl by Sivia Harding. Check out all the details at AbstractFiber.com
So, we’ve talked about the amazing Lo-Lo Bar by Bar Maids before, and I’m sure you’ve all tried, and ADORE, it, but did you know that they also make an intensive moisturizer for your (FACE)? Face Pudding by Bar Maids is as deliciously decadent as its name suggests. There’s one for every skin type, and it’s such a simple way to give your skin the moisture it craves all year long. We all try to ensure that we’re as beautiful on the outside as we are on the inside, so why not use a natural, safe product that provides the kind of results you’d expect from the makers of the Lo-Lo Bar? Give it a try! Your beautiful face will thank you. I mean, it’s like they say, the proof is in the pudding! Lisa Souza has a brand new lace yarn for your pleasure. Grace is a beautiful combination of 80% merino with 20% silk for just the right amount of sheen and handle. We have been putting the yarn through its paces and love the results, as will you. Grace is put up in 4 ounce/744 yard skeins and comes in at $24, which is a great price point, making for some serious stash enhancement for you or the other lace lovers in your circle. Now, which color to choose? Come by the website at www.lisaknit.com and just try to decide.
Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way! On The Needles:(00:40) Gigi is working on the Sothia. Jasmin is knitting on Andrew's sweater. Gigi is also working on the Katriel. Jasmin is also working on the Breezy cardigan out of her handspun. Gigi has also dug up her Origami sweater. Events:(13:28) 02/23-26/2012: Stitches West 2012. -No official Meet-and-Greet, but do come and say hi! -We will have Preemie hat collection points (to be announced) -Still looking for a signal for shy listeners Contest:(14:34) Do some good. Get your entries in by December 25th. We have launched our annual Do Some Good Contest, and we picked some amazing prizes: - a set of three Lolo Bars: CC clove, Little Pumpkin, and Figgy - a signed copy of Coastal Knits - one year subscription to Knitter's Magazine - a set of Knitter's Blocks - as of this week: one copy of How to Knit a Heart Back Home When Knitting Attacks:(20:25) Gigi is attacked by her Sothia, while watching Lucy Neatby Intarsia 1 Review:(23:53) We review My Grandmother's Knitting Totally Warped:(31:11) Jasmin is working on her Cricket loom. She just got a Flip loom and wants to do a double weave on it. Gigi reminisces about her Kinderwebstuhl from Germany. Holidays With the Knitmores:(36:49)
Turn off the tv, check out Pandora for interesting music, check out some CDs from the library. Gigi explains "Gemütlich". Also, the singing gerbils are mentioned. Straw Into Gold:(39:51) Gigi spun three bobbins of Blue Faced Leicester. And Sew On:(44:48) Gigi finished a receiving blanket out of Dr Seuss fabric, and talked about stay stitching. Jasmin's quillow is mentioned |
Wed, 7 December 2011
This week's episode has been sponsored by:
Here at Abstract Fiber we've got some fabulous new colors including Summit, Lagoon, SOAR, The Gorge. The next best thing to being at SOAR is our SOAR colorway, the color of Autumn leaves. Available now at abstractfiber.com .
Meet Lo-Lo by Bar-Maids, "The Hottest Natural Moisturizers in the Fiber World". Bar-Maids handcrafts head-to-toe moisturizers for people who wish to proactively protect, defend, and restore their skin to baby bottom soft. Bar-Maids uses only the finest local ingredients available creating non-greasy, non-sticky, non-flaky combinations that penetrate multiple layers of the skin working to soften and nourish. Once applied, the moisturizer remains where you put it and is not washed down the drain. With over 38 scents (that smell wonderful), and 8 lip balm flavors that taste yummy, it's hard to choose just one. Find out how you can keep your hands moisturized and beautiful while knitting up a storm at www.bar-maids.com Fair shipping practices, cruelty free, and fast turn around times are just icing on the cake.
Here at Lisa Souza,there is an exciting and arty new garment in our pattern line-up. She has been dreamed up by The Queenie Sisters and her name is Eternity. This is a fabulous kimono style jacket that is made with two colors of our Polwarth/silk and is challenging enough for what the girls call an Enthusiastic Intermediate Knitter. The best part about Eternity, other than the fact that she is so very artsy is that she fits a very wide range of body types and is great for the full figure gal. Our sample has been made with Violet and South Pacific but I would be ever so glad to help your color vision at www.lisaknit.com
Purlescence Yarns is the Bay Area's destination yarn shop. From the best in spinning and weaving equipment to luxurious yarns and fibers, we have what you need to make your fibery dreams a reality. We're always happy to provide mail order service for Knitmore Girls listeners. Call us today, it'll be on its way! On The Needles:(00:35) Gigi finished projects for a friend. Jasmin is bored with knitting sleeves. She is working on the Breezy cardigan by Hannah Fettig. We mention Project Accessory; Gigi prefers Project Runway. Jasmin mentions handles from a Noni bag and having a pile of sweaters that are waiting to be finished: the Blue Streak cardigan, and the baby version of the blue streak cardigan, the garter stitch wrap sweater, and garter stitch baby kimono that Isabelle from the Fluffy Fiber podcast is also knitting, and the mini Mondo Cable cardi. Jasmin mentions a couple of useful Interweave apps that will give you yardage estimates for garments in different sizes and yarn thicknesses (Knit Handy and Crochet Handy). Events: (16:30) 02/23-26/2012: Stitches West 2012. -No official Meet-and-Greet, but do come and say hi! -We will have Preemie hat collection points (to be announced) -Still looking for a signal for shy listeners Contest:(17:43) Do some good. Get your entries in by December 25th. We have launched our annual Do Some Good Contest, and we picked some amazing prizes: - a set of three Lolo Bars: CC clove, Little Pumpkin, and Figgy - a signed copy of Coastal Knits - one year subscription to Knitter's Magazine - a set of Knitter's Blocks - as of this week: one copy of How to Knit a Heart Back Home When Knitting Attacks:(20:46) Gigi has problems with her Sothia and her Katriel. Also, the sleeves on her Rocky Coast cardigan. Jasmin was working on her Breezy Cardigan, and managed to have two Knit Picks cables come apart on her. Review:(27:19) We review Playful Little Knits Holidays with the Knitmores:(34:47) Remember the spirit of the holiday season. Stop. Breathe. Enjoy. Simplify. What do you do to simplify the holiday season? |
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