Thu, 13 June 2013
This week's episode is sponsored by:
She travels….extensively. At times by wheels, sometimes by wing, other times by wave. She travels while she sits and knits, creativity driving. Creativity inspired by mountain travel, memories, textures and color, small towns, 5th Avenues and spring flowers. She travels…..light. Light as the wind. With her backpack she is prepared to hike mountain passes, climb the north face, and forge those rivers. Next week, she will grab her Zucca on wheels and brave airport security flying to the next big city. One thing remains constant. She always travels with a Lo-Lo Body Bar. She knows while hiking, she won’t be bugged, and while in the city, dry skin doesn’t have a chance.
Are you ready for the Tour de Fleece? Check out Nimblestix to be sure - now with even more features for spinners! Stash any kind of fiber, in any preparation, and Nimblestix will bring you from fleece to finished object. When you're done plying, just flip that spinning project to complete and it goes straight to your yarn stash. Now you can print tags or labels for an easy reference - even if your skeins are different lengths! Don't miss our Tour de Fleece guild with tons of fun and prizes! Be sure to catch everything that's going on by using the TourdeFleece hashtag. Be Nimbler..... No workarounds...... no making do......... Just spin!
Purlescence Yarns is so pleased to support Halos of Hope, a wonderful organization that we have decided to throw a huge event to inspire you all to create hats for Halos of Hope. Join us Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 for a 24 hour long Halos of Hope-athon. From noon Saturday to noon Sunday, we will be open for mad hatting! We'll have contests and tons of prizes, and plenty of yarn on hand so we can send a record number of hats to Halos. Our particular focus for this event is Halos' Camp Happy Times Project . We'll be knitting kids' hats in star themes (think stars, moons, constellations, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more!) for kids 5-22 battling cancer. Call (408) 735-9276 to RSVP!
Fiber Festival season is almost here! The Black Sheep Gathering (June 21-23) in Eugene, OR attracts spinners and knitters from all over the region for a weekend of fibery fun. Fleece auctions, spinning classes, herding demonstrations, and shopping with friends; what could be better? Visit the Stash pop-up shop in Booth #12 to see a small sampling of our extensive stash of hand-dyed + locally sourced yarn. While you're at it, consider making a pilgrimage to Stash in Corvallis, just 45 minutes north of Eugene. Catch a peek of what we're planning on our website at www.stashlocal.com. On The Needless:(0:31) Gigi has finished the knitting on her Color Affection. Jasmin has started the third color of her Boneyard shawl. Gigi is making tracks on her Brainless socks for the Commuter Knitter KAL. Jasmin is working on the collar of her Calligraphy cardigan. Gigi is working on the second Pinus Silvestry from The Knitters' Curiosity Cabinet out of Cephalopod Bugga. And she went stash diving and picked yarn for The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet 2. Gigi has picked her projects for The Summer of Lace and Beads: The Lorelei and Midsommer, both by Sivia Harding, and the Shipswreck shawl. Jasmin picked the Ophidian for her project.
We are answering a question about what bags to use for self made project kits We mention the clear U-Line bags. We mentioned Erin Lane Bags (and sale code HOOLIGAN) Clothes on Shows:(26:10) We talk about Once Upon a Time, and the wonderful costuming on that show. We mention the Hoax Fashion Formula
This week we review Knitting Pattern Essentials
Week 4: prep your tools Jasmin mentions Crown Mountain Farms closing. We have opened a Nimblestix Team Sasquatch guild. Prospective captains, contact Jasmin (cuteknitter) And Sew On:(34:17) This week we sewed baby sack gowns with Miss Kalendar, from the Brass Needles podcast, using Jasmin's Babylock Evolution.
Gigi used an iron to rescue one of Genevieve's dresses. Gigi found treasures in her mending basket, and she spent some more time hand sewing the binding on the quilt she is repairing. |
Thu, 6 June 2013
This week's episode has been sponsored by:
Do you know about Lo-Lo EO's? EO's (essential oils) are natural compounds derived from plants, that have powerful biochemical compositions which often stimulate our brain, affecting mood and well being. Like you and me, Lo-Lo EO’s are a wondrous mixture of individual qualities, some very bold and assertive, others showing a softer, gentler face. By applying specific EO’s or blends, you choose the way want your mood affected. When EO’s are combined with Bar-Maids soothing combination of natural oils and butters, you have an amazing Lo-Lo experience. EO’s are powerful, and respecting them is appropriate. With that in mind, do you want to relax, rejuvenate, or recharge? It's all up to you. Lo-Lo EO’s are available in the Body Bar, To-Go Bar, O’ for Feet Sake, and Lip Balm, and Cuticle Intensive.
Check out Nimblestix - now with even more features for spinners! Stash any kind of fiber, in any preparation, and Nimblestix will bring you through your project from fleece to finished object. Not sure what you want to make with that pound of fiber you just spun? Record all your skeins of varying weights and lengths, print out labels or stickers, and put it in your stash until you're ready to use it. Heading to a fiber festival? Create a shopping list directly from your queue, and even edit it to include notions, patterns, or anything else! Be Nimbler..... No workarounds...... no making do......... Just spin!
Purlescence Yarns is so pleased to support Halos of Hope, a wonderful organization that we have decided to throw a huge event to inspire you all to create hats for Halos of Hope. Join us Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 for a 24 hour long Halos of Hope-athon. From noon Saturday to noon Sunday, we will be open for mad hatting! We'll have contests and tons of prizes, and plenty of yarn on hand so we can send a record number of hats to Halos. Our particular focus for this event is Halos' Camp Happy Times Project . We'll be knitting kids' hats in star themes (think stars, moons, constellations, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more!) for kids 5-22 battling cancer.
At Stash, knitting isn't just a hobby. It's a lifestyle. We believe happiness can be found in a skein of yarn and that the thrill of fantasizing about a project is just as exciting as actually making it. We knit. We play. We inspire. Join the fun and indulge in your knitting fantasies at www.stashlocal.com.
Jasmin is working on the sleeve of her Eadon. Gigi has finished the second of her Chrysanthemum socks, out of The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet. Count: six done, fourteen still to go. Jasmin is almost to the third color of her Boneyard shawl. Gigi has decided to join the Down Cellar Studio's June sock-knitalog. Jasmin may join it. Jasmin is working on her Calligraphy cardigan. Jasmin has unearthed the Roxbury Pond shawl out of Area 51. Gigi is waxing poetic about Sivia Harding's new cowl and wristers, the Lorelei and declaring that she will knit it next.
This week we are answering a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread on the forum. The question is about dealing with the depression era mentality in today's consumer-driven society. When Knitting Attacks:(22:31) Gigi's Color Affection had a mistakes ten rows back. Jasmin had to tink back on her Boneyard, because she had flown past the purl row. Jasmin has pulled the Baseball Jersey (from Knits Men Want) out of Area 51, but the instructions have gone missing. Also, Jasmin mangled a cable turn on her Eadon. Purloined:(30:15) This week we are purloining the Rearview Mirror from the Commuter Knitter podcast, hosted by Jen. We mention Thai Silks. Jasmin mentions Sea Silk used for the Pearls of Wisdom Stole and the Print of the Wave. Also she knitted the Lily of the Valley stole from Lace Style, out of Malabrigo lace. Jasmin declares this "The summer of Lace and Beads"
This week we review two Namaste bags: the Harlowe bag and the Devin wristlet Straw Into Gold:(46:37) Tour de Fleece: 6/29/2013 until 7/21/2013 It is Tour de Fleece Training Time! If you choose to join Team Sasquatch, you have three assignments this week: 1. Pick a Project 2. Weigh out your fiber/ Weigh and wash your fleece 3. Spin one ounce to test your wheel and fiber If you are a video-caster or podcaster, and would like to be a captain on Team Sasquatch, contact Jasmin for a team captain access to the group. |
Thu, 30 May 2013
This week's episode is sponsored by:
She travels….extensively. At times by wheels, sometimes by wing, other times by wave. She travels while she sits and knits, creativity driving. Creativity inspired by mountain travel, memories, textures and color, small towns, 5th Avenues and spring flowers. She travels…..light. Light as the wind. With her backpack she is prepared to hike mountain passes, climb the north face, and forge those rivers. Next week, she will grab her Zucca on wheels and brave airport security flying to the next big city. One thing remains constant. She always travels with a Lo-Lo Body Bar. She knows while hiking, she won’t be bugged, and while in the city, dry skin doesn’t have a chance.
Purlescence Yarns is so pleased to support Halos of Hope, a wonderful organization that we have decided to throw a huge event to inspire you all to create hats for Halos of Hope. Join us Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 for a 24 hour long Halos of Hope-athon. From noon Saturday to noon Sunday, we will be open for mad hatting! We'll have contests and tons of prizes, and plenty of yarn on hand so we can send a record number of hats to Halos. Our particular focus for this event is Halos' Camp Happy Times Project . We'll be knitting kids' hats in star themes (think stars, moons, constellations, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more!) for kids 5-22 battling cancer. Call (408) 735-9276 to RSVP!
Fiber Festival season is almost here! The Black Sheep Gathering (June 21-23) in Eugene, OR attracts spinners and knitters from all over the region for a weekend of fibery fun. Fleece auctions, spinning classes, herding demonstrations, and shopping with friends; what could be better? Visit the Stash pop-up shop in Booth #12 to see a small sampling of our extensive stash of hand-dyed + locally sourced yarn. While you're at it, consider making a pilgrimage to Stash in Corvallis, just 45 minutes north of Eugene. Catch a peek of what we're planning on our website at www.stashlocal.com. On The Needles:(0:32) Gigi finished the second of her Rosa Rubiginosa socks. Jasmin is working on her Eadon sleeves The Celaeno shawl Gigi knitted for Dr Gemma has been blocked, and photographed. Jasmin is working on her Boneyard shawl. Gigi is working on the Dianthus Superbus in Wildfoote. Gigi is also working on the Chrysanthemum sock. We discuss the season finale of Project Runway. Gigi is asking about elegant, mature clothes being designed for the mature demographic. Jasmin mentions shopping at New York and Company. Let us know what you think about Off-the-Rack vs Runway Mother Knows Best:(18:53) We are answering a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread on the forum, "How do you get better results sewing?" We mentioned our favorite place to get our scissors sharpened. When Knitting Attacks:(29:24) The Rosa Rubiginosa Sock attacked, because Gigi didn't pay attention to the pattern. Jasmin was working on her Eadon, and has a hard time seeing her stitches in the black yarn. The Color Affection was so much autopilot, that Gigi knitted straight past the short row point, Gigi blocked a swatch of her Bamboo yarn, and was not happy with the result. So she frogged the CeCe . The stockinette part of the swatch looked lovely, so Gigi will look at garments from The Knit Stitch
This week we are purloining "A Life Strategy", from Dr. Gemma's Cogknitive podcast Review:(38:18 This week we are reviewing Handmade in the UK, by Emily Wessel of Tincanknits Straw Into Gold:(47:28) Jasmin is spinning 2 oz CVM on her Matchless. She also got some Merino Border leicester Cross that is sparkling clean, from Elizabeth Hubbard. She plied the last of Gigi's SPAKAL yarn. We had a wonderful time at the Wool and Wine event at the Retzlaff Winery. We met old and new listeners, and collected preemie hats and gave out Knitmore Girls Bags. We mention the amazing Sultana. |
Wed, 22 May 2013
This episode is sponsored by:
Do you know about Lo-Lo EO's? EO's (essential oils) are natural compounds derived from plants, that have powerful biochemical compositions which often stimulate our brain, affecting mood and well being. Like you and me, Lo-Lo EO’s are a wondrous mixture of individual qualities, some very bold and assertive, others showing a softer, gentler face. By applying specific EO’s or blends, you choose the way want your mood affected. When EO’s are combined with Bar-Maids soothing combination of natural oils and butters, you have an amazing Lo-Lo experience. EO’s are powerful, and respecting them is appropriate. With that in mind, do you want to relax, rejuvenate, or recharge? It's all up to you. Lo-Lo EO’s are available in the Body Bar, To-Go Bar, O’ for Feet Sake, and Lip Balm, and Cuticle Intensive.
Love self-striping yarns but not quite sure how to use them? Join the Knitcircus Yarns Gradient Yarn Club and let hand-dyer and designer Jaala Spiro guide you! Three packages of exclusive self-striping colorways with patterns written just for them, plus information and lists of favorite patterns for using gradient yarns. The cherry on top? Treats from other indy knitting businesses with every package. Check out the Knitcircus Yarns store for handpainted and kettle-dyed yarns, too!
Purlescence Yarns is so pleased to support Halos of Hope, a wonderful organization that we have decided to throw a huge event to inspire you all to create hats for Halos of Hope. Join us Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 for a 24 hour long Halos of Hope-athon. From noon Saturday to noon Sunday, we will be open for mad hatting! We'll have contests and tons of prizes, and plenty of yarn on hand so we can send a record number of hats to Halos. Our particular focus for this event is Halos' Camp Happy Times Project . We'll be knitting kids' hats in star themes (think stars, moons, constellations, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more!) for kids 5-22 battling cancer. Call (408) 735-9276 to RSVP! On The Needles:(0:30) Gigi has started the first contrast color of her Color Affection, and loves it. Jasmin has the same kit and is thinking of knitting the Derecho out of it, and knitting a Color Affection out of Tess Yarns. Jasmin is making progress on her Boneyard shawl out of yarn from Abstract Fiber. Gigi is knitting along on the CeCe cardigan, but thinks she needs to block her swatch before she knits any more. Jasmin worked on her Skinny Bugga Houdini socks, and is very happy to work on the red lace Chiao Goo needles. Gigi turned the heel on her second Rosa Rubiginosa Sock. We mention more space on Flickr. Jasmin has finished the body of her Eadon. Gigi has finished her vanilla-fied version of the Firestarter socks Events:(15:44) We will be attending Wine and Wool, at the Retzlaff Winery, on Saturday, May 25th, in Livermore. This falls on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Bring: - Sunscreen - $5/person - Checks, cash, credit cards - A dish for the potluck - Chairs - Spinning! - a preemie hat and trade it for an awesome Knitmore Girls project bag. Mother Knows Best:(16:26) We answered a question from the What Do You Want To Hear About?" thread on our forum: How do you pick a chair for spinning? Jasmin mentions Guitar Center Purloined:(23:28) This week we are purloining "Squeal like a Piggy!" from the Wolfe Farms video cast hosted by James and Dawn.
Gigi is excited about her upcoming quilting class, and Jasmin is looking forward to attending "Wool and Wine" at the Retzlaff Winery, and meeting up with friends Review:(28:47) This week we review Coopknits Socks by Rachel Coopey Straw Into Gold:(35:15) Jasmin answers a question from the "What Do You Want To Hear About?" thread about removing vegetable matter from roving and yarn.
She mentions Shari of Morro Fleece Works |
Sat, 18 May 2013
This week's episode is sponsored by:
She travels….extensively. At times by wheels, sometimes by wing, other times by wave. She travels while she sits and knits, creativity driving. Creativity inspired by mountain travel, memories, textures and color, small towns, 5th Avenues and spring flowers. She travels…..light. Light as the wind. With her backpack she is prepared to hike mountain passes, climb the north face, and forge those rivers. Next week, she will grab her Zucca on wheels and brave airport security flying to the next big city. One thing remains constant. She always travels with a Lo-Lo Body Bar. She knows while hiking, she won’t be bugged, and while in the city, dry skin doesn’t have a chance.
We are so pleased to support Halos of Hope, a wonderful organization that we have decided to throw a huge event to inspire you all to create hats for Halos of Hope. Join us Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 for a 24 hour long Halos of Hope-athon. From noon Saturday to noon Sunday, we will be open for mad hatting! We'll have contests and tons of prizes, and plenty of yarn on hand so we can send a record number of hats to Halos. Our particular focus for this event is Halos' Camp Happy Times Project . We'll be knitting kids' hats in star themes (think stars, moons, constellations, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more!) for kids 5-22 battling cancer. Call (408) 735-9276 to RSVP!
Fiber Festival season is almost here! The Black Sheep Gathering June 21-23 in Eugene, OR attracts spinners and knitters from all over the region for a weekend of fibery fun. Fleece auctions, spinning classes, herding demonstrations, and shopping with friends; what could be better? Visit the Stash pop-up shop in Booth #12 to see a small sampling of our extensive stash of hand-dyed + locally sourced yarn. While you're at it, consider making a pilgrimage to Stash in Corvallis, just 45 minutes north of Eugene. Catch a peek of what we're planning on our website at www.stashlocal.com. On The Needles:(0:33) Gigi finished knitting the Celaeno shawl she is knitting out of Lisa Souza Baby Alpaca/silk Petite yarn for Dr. Gemma. Gigi has also finished the Gingko Cresent Shawl, and the first Rosa Rubiginosa socks from The Knitters' Curiosity Cabinet. Jasmin has been making good progress on her Boneyard Shawl, out of Abstract Fiber "Colorwork". Gigi cast on a vanilla variation of the Firestarter sock out of Opal, in the Vincent van Gogh colors. Jasmin is working on her Eadon, and really enjoying the ribbing, and knitting with her handspun. Gigi cast on another vanilla toe-up sock out of Opal Flower Power. Jasmin cast on a Houdini sock out of some new Skinny Bugga. Gigi cast on her Color Affection Shawl, by Veera Valimaki out of Miss Babs "Yummy", Superwash Sock. Jasmin needs to sew on the ribbon and buttons on her Antler cardigan. Also, she wants to sew on the fruit buttons of the Hungry Caterpillar cardigan. Gigi dug her CeCe cardigan out of her WIP bin and decided to work on it some more. We mention a recent episode of Fiber Hooligan. Events:(15:18) We will be attending Wine and Wool, at the Retzlaff Winery, on Saturday, May 25th, in Livermore. This falls on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Bring: - Sunscreen - $5/person - Checks, cash, credit cards - A dish for the potluck - Chairs - Spinning! - a preemie hat and trade it for an awesome Knitmore Girls project bag. Mother Knows Best:(16:11) We are answering a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread in the Knitmore Girls forum, about how to store knitwear. Jasmin talks the Elfa System from The Container Store Jasmin references Judith MacKenzie McCuin When Knitting Attacks:(23:07) Gigi had no notes on her CeCe. Frogged, and cast on again on bamboo needles for better traction with splitty yarn. Jasmin was working on her Eadon and totally missed the cable turns. Gigi cast on the Dianthus Superbus out of the KCC, a heavily cabled pattern, and it was way too tight. Do over. Gigi was working on the heel of her firestarter sock, and there was something wrong, and she didn't like it. Knitting more did not improve the problem. Frogged, redone, and Gigi plans to use Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off. Purloined:(28:19) This week we are purloining "Processes" from the videocast "Fiberista Files" hosted by Heather, and we talk about out recording process. Review:(33:46) This week we are reviewing the The Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet, Volume II by Hunter Hammersen. Gigi thinks she needs to order more sock needles. Straw Into Gold:( 40:48) This week Jasmin finished spining some CVM, and set up her Hansen Mini spinner so it would be ready to go during nap time. She is spinning fleece she bough at Black Sheep Gathering a few years ago, processed by Shari, from Morro Fleece Works for the retreating cardigan. Genevieve's best time for spinning is right after her nap. Jasmin references the Spin Doctor podcast, Knitting Utopias, and Jillian Moreno |
Thu, 9 May 2013
This episode is sponsored by:
Do you know about Lo-Lo EO's? EO's (essential oils) are natural compounds derived from plants, that have powerful biochemical compositions which often stimulate our brain, affecting mood and well being. Like you and me, Lo-Lo EO’s are a wondrous mixture of individual qualities, some very bold and assertive, others showing a softer, gentler face. By applying specific EO’s or blends, you choose the way want your mood affected. When EO’s are combined with Bar-Maids soothing combination of natural oils and butters, you have an amazing Lo-Lo experience. EO’s are powerful, and respecting them is appropriate. With that in mind, do you want to relax, rejuvenate, or recharge? It's all up to you. Lo-Lo EO’s are available in the Body Bar, To-Go Bar, O’ for Feet Sake, and Lip Balm, and Cuticle Intensive.
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!
At Stash, knitting isn't just a hobby. It's a lifestyle. We believe happiness can be found in a skein of yarn and that the thrill of fantasizing about a project is just as exciting as actually making it. We knit. We play. We inspire. Join the fun and indulge in your knitting fantasies at www.stashlocal.com. On The Needles:(0:32) This week, Gigi is working on Vanilla Socks for Grandpa Knitmore, and a vanilla-fied version of the Firestarter Socks in the Opal Vincent Van Gogh colorways. Jasmin is working on the Eadon and making progress. Gigi is getting close to binding off at the Ginko Crescent shawl. She has gotten to the bind-off on the Celeano that she is knitting out of Lisa Sousa yarn. Jasmin finished the button side of the Antler cardigan out of Greenland. Gigi has now cast on all the socks out of the Knitters Curiosity Cabinet. Jasmin cast on the Fiery Bolero by Debbie Bliss out of Panda cotton to go with her summer dresses. And she is working on her Boneyard shawl. She is looking for the next baby sweater to knit for Genevieve, and is looking for suggestions.
We will be attending Wine and Wool, at the Retzlaff Winery, on Saturday, May 25th, in Livermore. This falls on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Bring: - Sunscreen - $5/person - Checks, cash, credit cards - A dish for the potluck - Chairs - Spinning! - a preemie hat and trade it for an awesome Knitmore Girls project bag. Mother Knows Best:(13:15) We answered a question from the "What do you want to hear about" thread from the forum, about how to lengthen a sweater. Purloined:(17:40) This week we kidnap the gerbils, from Melanie and Deborah from the Savvy Girls Podcast. Review:(19:22) This week we are reviewing Dishcloth Diva Jasmin references Niebling And Sew On:(25:24) Gigi has been sewing some ridiculous boxer shorts from a panel print. |
Thu, 2 May 2013
This episode is sponsored by:
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. And in celebration, Bar-Maids is doing something really special this year: - Beginning April 26 – May 6, receive a 15% discount on all items. -If purchasing a Body-Bar for Mother’s Day, choose the special Mother’s Day quote. -All Mother’s Day gifts will be gift wrapped and will include a personalized gift card. - Travel Pack’s, Almost Everything and Everything Please will also include a silver scissor charm and a wonderful sample of soap made with organic ingredients. To receive the 15% discount at check out use code MDKMG13. The code is good April 29 – May 6th.
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!
Spring allergies have you sneezing, watering, coughing and feeling grumpy? Cheer up with a little help from Stash! Our yarns have all the beautiful, nature-inspired colors of spring flowers-- without the pollen. We're especially loving minty green, petal pink, and pollen yellow this season. Have you joined our spring CKAL yet? Not to worry--there's still time to play. Visit our Ravelry group for all the details. Just click the Ravelry button on our website at www.stashlocal.com On The Needles:(0:29) Gigi is working on a lot of socks. She has turned the heel of the Rosa Rubiginosa socks. We think the tradition of inscribing books needs to be expanded to writing on the label of gifted yarn. We mention Dr Gemma and The Spin Doctor. Jasmin has almost gotten to the armholes of the Eadon sweater. We go on and on about how much we like the Ribbi Cardi. Gigi is working on the Pinus Silvestry, and has gotten to the heel. She has started the Narcissus sock out of Abstract Fiber. She is also working on a pair of Firestarter socks and has gotten to the heel turn. Jasmin is working on the Antler cardigan. Gigi decided to also have a pair of vanilla socks to balance all the complicated socks. Jasmin has started the second color on her Boneyard shawl. Gigi is back on track with the Celaeno shawl. Events:(20:48) We will be attending Wine and Wool, at the Retzlaff Winery, on Saturday, May 25th, in Livermore. This falls on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. We talked about the Head to Toe Project, and we are asking out listeners to bring Preemie hats, and promised to trade them for project bags. We mention the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
We answered a question from the "What do you want to hear about" thread from the forum, about how to find knitting groups and knitting retreats. Jasmin mentions the Knitting Pipeline Retreat, and Sivia Harding's Retreat as well as Cheryl Oberle's. Purloined:(31:36) This week we are purloining "Off-roading" from the Commuter Knitter podcast, hosted by Jen. We talk about the Daffodil girls clothing line at Gymboree. Jasmin mentions udontcallmeles from the Knitgirllls podcast and Meliabella from the His and Hers podcast, who are doing counted cross stitch.
This week we review Socks a la Carte Colorwork We mention Namaste handbags, and Signature Sock Blockers
Gigi is working on the binding of a quilt. The Thread Heaven |
Wed, 24 April 2013
This week's episode is sponsored by:
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. And in celebration, Bar-Maids is doing something really special this year: - Beginning April 23 – May 6, receive a 15% discount on all items. -If purchasing a Body-Bar for Mother’s Day, choose the special Mother’s Day quote. -All Mother’s Day gifts will be gift wrapped and will include a personalized gift card. - Travel Pack’s, Almost Everything and Everything Please will also include a silver scissor charm and a wonderful sample of soap made with organic ingredients. To receive the 15% discount at check out use code MDKMG13. The code is good April 23 – May 6th.
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!
We had an amazing time enhancing your stash (and ours) at Vogue Knitting Live. Now we're back at Stash playing with all the new spring yarns. Join us in our upcoming Knit-and-Crochet-Along with yarn from indie dyer Anzula. Anyone anywhere can join in-- just pop on over to our Ravelry group to be a part of the fun. Don't have any Anzula in your stash just yet? Not to worry: we ship! Visit us online at www.stashlocal.com On The Needles:(0:33) Jasmin has been working on the Antler cardigan and is thinking about getting horn buttons to finish it. She is very happy about the Knit Evenly app. Gigi reminisces about German regional costumes. She is working on the Ginko Leaves shawl. She looked up Jeny's Surpisingly Stretchy Bind-Off on YouTube, and is thrilled with it. Jasmin is working on Stephen West's Boneyard shawl. Also, she fell down the rabbit hole and bought some Vincent van Gogh sock yarn by Opal. She is planning to knit Houdini socks with it. Gigi put a few rows on the rosa rubiginosa socks from The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet. Jasmin has been making tracks on her Eadon sweater. Events:(16:01) We will be attending Wine and Wool, at the Retzlaff Winery, on Saturday, May 25th, in Livermore. This falls on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend Mother Knows Best:(16:29) Todays bit of wisdom is: Go clean your room! When Knitting Attacks:(20:10) Gigi was working on the pinus silvestry sock and got caught up in saving some stitches, which turned out to be more work. She had started the Wrapped in Leaves shawl in the wrong weight, and so frogged all of it. Watching TV had her so distracted that she messed up the toe on a vanilla sock. Gigi very helpfully decided to help Jasmin knit her new Van Gogh yarn and started the Firestarter socks, and couldn't manage the cables, so she ripped back to the toe. She is working on the Celaeno by Romi Hill and discovered that she had too many stitches in her lace. And after knitting some more on lace where she had messed up, she finally decided that she needs to pull back a few rows. Purloined:(28:41) This week we are purloining the Guernsey segment of the iMake podcast hosted by Martine, and Jasmin talks about a trip to Happy Hollow, and Kelly Park and the Japanese Friendship Garden. Review:(34:55) This week we review Just Like Me Knits And Sew On:(42:58) Jasmin and Ms Kalendar of the Brass Needles podcast sewed baby blankets. Jasmin's blanket is intended for the babies of Erin from the Anatomy of Knitting podcast. Gigi fixed the binding for the quilt she is repairing, and then sewed it on. |
Thu, 18 April 2013
On The Needles:(0:34) Jasmin is zooming along on the body of the Eadon. Gigi has started the lace edge of the Ginko Crescent Shawl out of Abstract Fiber Yarn in the colorway Saffron. Jasmin has started the Boneyard Shawl. Gigi is working on the Cedar Leaf Shawl out of Abstract Fiber in the "Soar" colorway. We go on about the Twin Set Design podcast, hosted by Jan and Ellen. We reference Abby Franquemont Events:(15:20) We will be attending Wine and Wool, at the Retzlaff Winery, on Saturday, May 25th, in Livermore. This falls on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend
We are answering a question from the "What do you want to hear about" thread about steeking. Jasmin recommends The Philosopher's Wool Guide to Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified Gigi mentions her Katarina jacket out of Tipperary Tweed When Knitting Attacks:(23:32) Gigi was attacked by her Celeano shawl, and mentions her Frost Flowers shawl. And she ran out of sock needles, trying to cast on all the socks from The Knitters Curiosity Cabinet. She didn't read the directions for the Pinus Silvestry socks that she is Knitting out of Cephalopod Yarn, and had to restart.
We are purloining "New in the Queue" from the Just One More Row" podcast, hosted by Dana and Brittany. Jasmin loves the new Twist Collective, especially the design by Elizabeth Doherty, and Brenda Patipa Review:(36:56) This week we review 60 Quick Baby Blankets
Jasmin is working on the piping of a baby blanket she is sewing for Erin from The Anatomy of Knitting podcast. Gigi has cut the binding for the quilt she is working on too wide, and needs to pull it out and cut it narrower.
Jasmin is thinking about making the Kaleidoscopic Kites quilt. |
Thu, 11 April 2013
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Jasmin is working on her Eadon, and had managed to mis-cross the left side of her cables. Gigi was planning to start the Wrapped in Leaves (Gigi called it Cedarleaf Shawl by mistake), out of Abstract Fiber's Supersock in the colorway Soar. Wrong gauge.
This week we are purloining the photography section from Downcellar Studio, hosted by BostonJen Jasmin talks about the Big Girl Jacket for Boo, and Gigi's funny pictures. She also mentions Jadecat's blog article on depth of field and settings. Review:(31:01) This week we are reviewing Men's Knits And Sew On:(46:18) Gigi is working on a re-binding a quilt. She sewed the strips she cut together, pressed and rolled them for storage. |
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