Knitmoregirls's Podcast
A Mother-Daughter Knitting Podcast.

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.
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
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 withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

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 has made some progress on her Viajiante.

Jasmin has also swatched for a Comfort Fade sweater with the Syrup rainbow by Black Trillium Fibres.

Gigi has Vanilla Is The New Black socks on the needles,  in the "Deep End" colorway. Also :Purple Haze.

out of Patons Kroy,  You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy

Jasmin started a pair of socks out of the Cozy Knitter’s “Gingerbread House” colorway, which

matches her Little Red Truck bag from Little Skein.

Jasmin worked on the Eddy cowl by Elizabeth Doherty out of Quiviut/Silk.

Gigi did more units for the polygon blanket.  

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tied Knots hat.

She also picked up her Worsted Boxy

 

Events: (17:49)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli.

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

 

In Stitches:(18:44)

- Jasmin: wool socks,seneca pullover, green twist cardigan, rocky coast cardigan

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl,Christmas socks,

wool socks. she thinks she should knit a pair of Christmas socks every year.

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat, Gone Astray cardigan

-Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, green/yellow woven scarf

 

Contest:(24:29)

- Grinchalong 2018 is finished! Winners will be picked and contacted over the next week.

 

Mother Knows Best:(27:17)

-2561: themes!

 

When Knitting Attacks:(39:53)

Hexagon issues, laundry drama, and the amazing shrinking Jasmin.

 

Review:(47:35)

This week we review:

Akerworks Knitting Tool Kit

 

And Sew On:(57:12)

Gigi started on the Grinch bags, and set up an assembly line. Sewing ribbons

Grade for sewing class 79.35%

 

Trying to sew or do something sewing related every day

 
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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.
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
Here at Little Skein, we LOVE the spirit of the Grinchalong. So we’ve created a kit for the traditional 12 days of Christmas, which start on Christmas Day. Enjoy 12 days of twinkly lights, cozy times, and easy knitting with our Christmastide kit. It’s the perfect gift to yourself. In the Little Skein shop starting December 1st.

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:(0:34)

Jasmin’s Frozen Hearts sweater is finished and BLOCKED!.

 

Jasmin has FINISHED the Tale as old as Time cowl!

She needs one more OXO dryer rack Gigi removed 3 lifelines and a gazillion stitch markers from the

Vitamin D cardigan   

Gigi 2 newborn hats out of Patons Kroy Jasmin reminds her of the buttons from Katrinkles.

Jasmin has picked up her Viajiante.

She is planning to knit a Comfort Fade sweater with the Syrup rainbow by Black Trillium Fibres that

she is storing in the perfect Little Skein bag/ bucket.

Gigi has Vanilla Is The New Black socks on the needles,  in the "Deep End" colorway. Also :Purple Haze.

out of Patons Kroy,  You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy

Jasmin started the Eddy cowl by Elizabeth Doherty out of Quiviut/Silk.

Gigi did 4 units for the polygon blanket.  Bamboo needles are too grippy. Should start on 16”needles

Jasmin sewed a custom label, designed by Julie into the scarf she wove for Gigi

She will  order a fancy plunger for fulling some more knits

 

Events: (25:30)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli.

Gigi finished knitting

the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, pulled yarn from

Neighborhood Fiber Company. Not quite sure about what pattern. Maybe Spector?

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

 

In Stitches:(27:27)

- Jasmin: wool socks,seneca pullover, black and red cloche, green twist cardigan,

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl, Peacock Plumes,

Christmas socks,

wool socks. she thinks she should knit a pair of Christmas socks every year.

- Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat

-Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, striped silk/wool sweater, handspun sweater

-Sam: grey cap

 

Contest:(31:10)

- Grinchalong 2018 started Dec 1st. Great prizes. Pictures will be coming

 

Mother Knows Best:(39:11)

- Block your work. Measure yourself periodically. Wear appropriate foundation garments

 

When Knitting Attacks:(44:15)

Jasmin closed tube at 90º angle.

 

And Sew On:(48:41)

 

Gigi started on the Grinch bags, and set up an assembly line.   

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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.
 
For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/knitmore60 and enter knitmore60
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
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 withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

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:(0:49)

Gigi has gone monogamous, she finished the Russell Street shawl that had been languishing as a UFO.

 

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere.

Jasmin’s Frozen Hearts sweater is a measure, a little ribbing and a block away from being finished.

 

Gigi has Vanilla Is The New Black socks on the needles, out of Patons Kroy,  You can get all of the colors of

Paton's Kroy from Craftsy  in the "Deep End" colorway. She mentions the Siren books by Mira Grant.

(Rolling in the Deep, Into the Drowning Deep)

Jasmin has picked up her Viajiante.

Gigi read that you can set Perler Beads with the Cricut Easy Press

Jasmin is almost done with her Frozen Hearts pullover.

She wants to start the Dissent pullover

Jasmin mentions the Tale as old as Time cowl.

 

Events: (17:45)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli.

Gigi finished knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, pulled yarn from

Neighborhood Fiber Company. Not quite sure about what pattern

- Weinachtsmarkt, Dec. 8: 4-8 PM At Green Planet Yarns  (Andrea’s mom’s Glūhwein !!!)

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

 

In Stitches:(22:38)

- Jasmin: wool socks, resistance hat, rainbow dots cowl, Bifrost Scarf, Fox hat, seneca pullover,

green twist cardigan, Greyhaven BostonJen hat

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, Christmas socks, wool socks,

- Genevieve: coronation sweater. Gryffindor scarf and hat

-Rex: Andrew’s woven scarf! Oliver sweater, If You Give a Pig a Pancake Jasmin mentions Beyond

Clean

-Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Cap

-Sam: grey cap

 

Contest:(26:31)

- Grinchalong 2018 started Dec 1st. Great prizes. Pictures will be coming

Jasmin raves about the New York Times Chocolate Mousse recipe Mother Knows Best:(37:20)

Trust your gut feeling.

Jasmin mentions the Dissent cardigan

 

When Knitting Attacks:(45:42)

Gigi: Russell Street shawl.  Did decreases on the wrong side.  Tried to drop stitches to fix it.

Messed that up, had to frog about 10 rows

 

Review:(48:56)

This week we review: Curls 3

by Hunter Hammersen Also: Curls, Curls 2

 

Oh, Darn!:(58:20)

Intermittent zigzag to fix frayed hems on Sam’s jeans

Tossed two pairs of pants where the zipper had separated

 

And Sew On:(1:02:55)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

She is posting progress pictures on social media (on Instagram, Tumblr, Facebook as knitmoregirls).

Big project was due this past Thursday. Turned it in.  Had extra time, started on the Grinch bags.

Trying to set up an assembly line.

 

Spelling for toile after checking on Dictionary.com

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

 
So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins.
Akerworks: We like making things.
 
 

 

 
 
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.
 
For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.
 
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
Here at Little Skein, we LOVE the spirit of the Grinchalong. So we’ve created a kit for the traditional 12 days of Christmas, which start on Christmas Day. Enjoy 12 days of twinkly lights, cozy times, and easy knitting with our Christmastide kit. It’s the perfect gift to yourself. In the Little Skein shop starting December 1st.

 

On the Needles:(0:40)

Gigi picked up the Russell Street shawl that had been languishing as a UFO,

figured out what was wrong, and is making great progress

Jasmin has made some more progress on her Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere.

Jasmin is nearly finished with sleeve #2 of the Frozen Hearts sweater.

She mentions yarn with beautiful depth of color from the Buffalo Wool Company

Gigi has Vanilla Is The New Black socks out of Patons Kroy,  You can get all of the colors of Paton's

Kroy from Craftsy  

Has set up four more pairs, and cast on a new pair in the "Deep End" colorway.

 

Gigi finished knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, and needs to find

a new sweater to knit .

Jasmin mentions the Tale as old as Time cowl.

 

Events: (17:33)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli

- Weinachtsmarkt, Dec. 8: 4-8 PM At Green Planet Yarns  (Enjoy! Glūhwein and Glogg)

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

 

In Stitches:(19:08)

- Jasmin: wool socks, resistance hat, rainbow dots cowl, Bifrost Scarf, Fox hat

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks, Rainbow Dots cowl

- Genevieve: coronation sweater.

 

Contest: (24:05)

- Grinchalong 2018 started Dec 1st.

 

Mother Knows Best:(29:08)

Talk to somebody about your knitting. Or their knitting.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(37:14)

Measure flat. Lost a ½” in measuring badly on sleeve #1.

Read directions IN ORDER.

 

Review:(43:12)

This week we review: Wild Mittens, Unruly Socks, by Lumi Karmitsa

 

Straw into Gold: (51:53)

Jasmin has a quiet evening, so she does math and warps the Schacht Flip Loom.

Spent more time figuring out how to do a flip stand on the cheap, should have just ordered it.

She is using Tess Yarns for warp.

Here is the link to Schacht and Jane Patrick's books

 

And Sew On:(1:00:54)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

She is posting progress pictures on social media (on Instagram, Tumblr, Facebook as knitmoregirls).

Big project is due this Thursday. Suit with princess style jacket and high waisted skirt is  done.

Knit garment done is done. Skirt for Jasmin from the beginning of the semester is done.

Also, sewing a pair of trousers out of muslin. Front is done. Still need to attach facings and join front and back.

 

Two buttonhole machines at school got broken .

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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.
 
For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.
 
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.

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:(0:43)

Jasmin has made some more progress on her Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere.

Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL,

the body is finished, she picked up for edging.

 

Jasmin finished the Cocktail Umbrella Cowl of Siren Strings yarn, using Knitters Pride color coded  cables

and Lykke Needles.

Gigi has finished knitting Vanilla Is The New Black socks out of Patons Kroy, in  Blue Raspberry

You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy

 

Jasmin finished the ears on Rex’s Fox hat. The secret project has been shipped and received! (Photo above)

 

Jasmin finished Genevieve’s  classic cuffed hat by Purl Soho to match Genevieve’s Gryffindor scarf.

Jasmin mentions the Tale as old as Time cowl.


Events: (12:23)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli

- Weinachtsmarkt, Dec. 8: 4-8 PM At Green Planet Yarns  (Enjoy! Glūhwein and Glogg)

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

 

In Stitches:(14:34)

- Jasmin: wool socks, Greyhaven hat, handspun ribbi,

handspun seneca, resistance hat, polka dot cowl

- Rex: Lionheart hoodie

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks , Sivia Harding möbius cowl.

One sock has a hole

- Genevieve: coronation sweater.

We are planning to add a new segment: Oh darn!

 

Contest: (22:51)

- First batch of prizes are shipped last Friday for 2017 Grinchalong, 2017 do some good.

Jasmin suggests watching A Princess for Christmas.

This week we’ll email and ship for “I Blame the Knitmores”

- Grinchalong 2018 starts Dec 1st.

 

Mother Knows Best:(27:07)

Use good materials. Wool is thermoplastic. Polyester is not

 

When Knitting Attacks:(28:56)

Picking up stitches on the sides.  Challenging to pick up stitches on the edge    Will have to lose 3

stitches on one side

 

Review:(35:20)

This week we review: Little Man Knits, by Alex Capshaw-Taylor

 

Straw into Gold: (52:11)

Jasmin has finished-finished the secret project with the endless fringe! Jasmin rattles off the directions.

 

And Sew On:(57:24)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

Big project is coming due. Suit with Princess style jacket and high waisted skirt.

Also, sewing a pair of trousers out of muslin. And we are working on a sloper for knit fabric.  Drafting done.

Button hole pocket.  Wrong side. Didn’t fix the lapels and collar enough, lining and hem edge aren’t same length

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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.
 
For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.
 
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 

Here at Little Skein, we LOVE the spirit of the Grinchalong. So we’ve created a kit for the traditional 12 days of Christmas, which start on Christmas Day. Enjoy 12 days of twinkly lights, cozy times, and easy knitting with our Christmastide kit. It’s the perfect gift to yourself. In the Little Skein shop starting December 1st.

 
Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.
 

 

 

 

CA fire updates: The air is safe to breathe again, charity efforts are in full swing.

- Sincere Sheep is donating a portion of her Black Friday portions to the relief effort for the Camp Fire Area

On the Needles:(0:44)

Jasmin has made some progress on a Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere.

 

Gigi has finished knitting lots of Vanilla Is The New Black socks out of Patons Kroy.  Sunburst Stripe,

Mexicala Stripes, Turquoise Stripes, Sweet Stripes, Sunburst Stripes, Blue Raspberry Stripes. Done

You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy

 

Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the third short row part of

the body.

Jasmin learned a *different* tubular cast-on and started a classic cuffed hat by Purl Soho to go with

Genevieve’s scarf.


Events: (9:08)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli

- Weinachtsmarkt, Dec. 8: 4-8 PM At Green Planet Yarns

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

Enjoy! Glūhwein and Glogg

 

In Stitches:(11:22)

- Jasmin: wool socks, Greyhaven hat, handspun ribbi, handspun seneca

- Rex: Lionheart hoodie

- Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, Viajante wool socks

 

Contest(14:53)

- Prizes are shipping THIS FRIDAY/Saturday for 2017 Grinchalong, 2017 do some good, I Blame the Knitmores

- Grinchalong 2018 starts Dec 1st.

 

Mother Knows Best:(23:41)

Ask for what you need. Can’t do it all alone? Ask for help. Hate winding yarn/weaving in ends? Ask for help.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(28:56)

Three tries to get the hang of the other tubular cast on

 

Review:(33:38)

This week we review: Cat’s Family of Fingerless Mitts

 

Straw into Gold: (44:31)

Jasmin wove a Gryffindor scarf for Genevieve, out of Sunshine Yarns self-striping worsted in “Gryffindor”

on the cricket loom. Maybe 4 hours, start to finish.

Jasmin has finished-finished the secret project with the endless fringe!

 

And Sew On:(51:39)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

Big project is coming due. Suit with either a skirt or pants.  Princess style jacket with high waisted skirt.

Took pattern in and asked about slit. Drafted lining for skirt.  Had already cut jacket, skirt, lining for jacket,

interfacing.  Fused interfacing to fabric with ( 9 inch) cricut Easy Press.  Sewed main pieces together.

 

Also, sewing a pair of trousers out of muslin .

 
 
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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.
 
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
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 withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.
 
Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.
 
For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.

 

CA fire updates: we are not affected.

 

On the Needles:(0:42)

Jasmin has made some progress on a Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere.

 

Gigi is knitting lots of Vanilla Is The New Black socks out of Patons Kroy.  Sunburst Stripe,

Mexicala Stripes, Turquoise Stripes, Sweet Stripes. She got them past heel increases

 

Jasmin set up her sock machine to make a cowl for Genevieve.

 

Gigi finished the Sweet Stripes, bound off one Sunburst Stripes

Started a blue Raspberry stripes one for knitting in the car.

You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy

 

Jasmin is beading the endless fringe.

 

Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the third short row

part of the body.

She found a groove, and dug up more stitch markers to mark the wrap and turns.

 

Jasmin started a bulky ribbed cowl out of Siren Strings yarn, using Knitters Pride color coded  cables

and Lykke Needles

Little Skein Lady Liberty project bag

 

Events: (18:54)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

- #Grinchalong starts December 1st

 

In Stitches:(22:51)

- Jasmin: Resistance hat,  wool socks, Green Twist cardigan,  woven scarf from Evil Jasmine,

Urban sunrise Boneyard

- Genevieve:  has no scarf that is “just right”, Coronation sweater

- Rex: Lionheart hoodie

- Gigi :(Quynn!) hat with ear flaps ,Knitmore cowl

Blue Regia socks, Saturn series that I knitted early in the podcast , wool socks

 

Mother Knows Best:(26:56)

Small bites. Anything is manageable one bite at a time.

Story of Arachne.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(33:36)

Gigi Vitamin D cardigan. Off by one stitch. Had to move all Stitch markers one over.

Next part :supposed to work 7 rows straight in stockinette.  Did 8 rows. Lot of counting

Sock machine drama

 

Review:(42:51)

This week we review: Knit Grrl, Cowls and Scarves (paperback here, Ravelry here)

Gigi mentions the Zebra cowl

 

Straw into Gold:(56:27)

Jasmin makes some progress on the Incredibles sweater project.

Spins a little on the 008 Device of Questionable Origin.

 

And Sew On:(58:32)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

Gigi handed in the pants sloper and one leg muslin. Finished drafting trouser pattern.

Next step: cut trousers out of muslin.  Started sewing. Front of pants are done.

 

Pockets, zipper. Under stitching done wrong. Something wrong with zipper application, it sticks.

 
 
Direct download: Fail_Project_-_Episode_507_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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This week's episode is sponsored by:

 
So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins.
Akerworks: We like making things.
 
 

 

 
 
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.
 
For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/knitmore60 and enter knitmore60
 
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
 
 
Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.

 

On the Needles:(0:44)

Jasmin cast on a Tied Knots hat  out of Jade Sapphire cashmere, inspired by Kristen Voolenvine’s hat

using Ysolda Teague's tubular cast on.

Jasmin knit a little on the “Don’t Go in the Shower” self-striping yarn (black light reactive)

from White Birch Fiber Arts. ‘Tis the season! #operationsockdrawer

 

Gigi is knitting lots of Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy. working on Sunburst Stripe, an other

in Mexicala Stripes, Turquoise Stripes, and one in Sweet Stripes.

She got them past heel increases You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy

 

Jasmin is beading the endless fringe.

 

Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the second short row

part of the body.

She found a groove, and dug up more stitch markers to mark the wrap and turns. Needs about an

hour to knit 4 rows.

 

Jasmin made some progress on her swing left socks!

 

Events: (10:33)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration

- #Grinchalong starts December 1st

 

In Stitches:(14:42)

- Jasmin: Resistance hat,  wool socks and Clear Converse .

- Genevieve: Molly hat by KnittyBarb, yarn for something Griffindor from MustStash Yarn

Jasmin mentions the NZAK sock knitting machine

- Gigi : blue hat with waves, hat with ear flaps (Quynn!)

Blue Regia socks, Saturn series that I knitted early in the podcast , wool socks

 

Mother Knows Best:(22:04)

Try something new. Use a tutorial! (Ysolda Teague's tubular cast on. !)

Leave a good review for your favorite podcasts. Gigi likes Kenneth D King's invisible zipper tutorial,

and she mentions Sewing Out Loud



When Knitting Attacks:(34:31)

Gigi Vitamin D cardigan.  Short on number of stitches in the front for wraps and turns, totals are

correct. Stitch markers every 20 stitches

 

Review:(37:38)

This week we review: Easy Cable and Aran Knits

 

And Sew On:(47:38)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

 

Gigi handed in the jacket, and drafted a pants pattern.  

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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.

 

 

Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.

 

 

 

Knitcircus dyers love coming up with new ways to dye yarn; we figure if one gradient is fun, three in one cake is even better! Use this continuous gradient for a Be Simple shawl like the one shown, or let your inspiration guide you to the project of your dreams. Just knit along and watch the stripes appear. Check out all of the Repeating Gradient choices on the Knitcircus website.  All Knitcircus yarns use luxury USA Merino bases and are hand-dyed with love in Wisconsin.

 

 
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 withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

 

 

 

 

Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.

 



On the Needles:(0:36)

Jasmin turned the heel of the “Don’t Go in the Shower” self-striping yarn (black light reactive)

from White Birch Fiber Arts. ‘Tis the season! #operationsockdrawer, Jasmin mentions

Glow in the Dark yarn.

 

Gigi is knitting lots of Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy. And she started yet another new pair

because she needed something autopilot to knit.  Gigi is still working on Sunburst Stripe, another in

Mexicala Stripes, Turquoise Stripes, and one in Sweet Stripes.

She got them past heel increases You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy

Would like to knit socks for my aunties with wool allergies.

Jasmin likes Lux Adorna cashmere. Jasmin is beading the endless fringe.

 

Gigi is waiting for more yarn to finish the Purlbreak.

Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL

started the second short row part of the body. Jasmin set it up in knitCompanion on the iPad

She found a groove, and will need to dig up more stitch markers to mark the wrap and turns.

Needs about an hour to knit 4 rows.

 

Events: (6:32)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration  

 

In Stitches:(9:19)

- Jasmin: greyhaven hat (made by BostonJen), wool socks and Clear Converse .

- Genevieve: Molly hat by KnittyBarb

- Gigi : blue hat with waves, hat with ear flaps

Blue regia socks, Saturn series that I knitted early in the podcast , wool socks

 

Mother Knows Best:(11:09)

This week we talk about being a better listener/examining your privilege. Taking your kids to vote.

Register to vote in the US, and check your registration status.

Make sure you are in contact with your representative, use Resistbot.

Outlines in Discourse, lovingly Purloined from LittleSkeinAnne:

"My Instagram feed + website are safe spaces to share civil discourse. Different viewpoints are OK,

but it’s not OK make fiery or sarcastic comments at me or others."

 

When Knitting Attacks:(17:30)

Gigi has been knitting lots of Vanilla is the new Black socks.

 

Review:(20:06)

This week we review: Strange Brew

 

And Sew On:(28:38)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

Class started pants.  Teacher did a power point presentation, to print out.  All the points necessary

to draft pants. Started at school, finished at home, asked one question and finished drafting the pattern.

Metal washers for pattern weights. Gigi likes her Gingher shears. We like to have knives and scissors

sharpened at Williams Cutlery. Crimping sleeve cap with nylon lining didn’t work.

 

Wash fabric before working with it.

 
 
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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.
 
For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.


"If something needs fixing, lace up your shoes and do some organizing." That’s what President Obama said, and that’s what we’re doing here at Little Skein.
From now through Election Day, we are running a Sock the Vote! campaign to reach out to everyone and ask you to Swing Left in the upcoming election.
We believe in kindness, lending a helping hand, and equality for all. If you believe as we do, please spread the word.
Knit away your worries and swing toward hope. Sock the Vote kits and free pledge cards are in the shop at littleskein.com. There’s something for everyone.
November 6: Be a voter.
 
Love trying new teas?  Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription.  For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season.  Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community.  A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.

 

On the Needles:(0:41)

Annie Modesitt's husband, Gerry, passed away unexpectedly. Here is the link to her gofundme.

 

WHINEBECK BINGO! Bingo squares for next year!

 

Jasmin finished her pair of “Stingy Jack” Halloween self-striping socks by Invictus Yarns.

Jasmin turned the heel of the “Don’t Go in the Shower” self-striping yarn (black light reactive)

from White Birch Fiber Arts. ‘Tis the season! #operationsockdrawer,

Submissions info for the Operation Sock Drawer book!

 

Gigi is knitting lots of Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy. And she started yet another new

pair because she needed something autopilot to knit.

Still working on Sunburst Stripe, another in Mexicala Stripes, Turquoise Stripes, and one in Sweet Stripes.

Got them past heel increases You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy

 

Jasmin has made good progress on her Swing Left socks.

 

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak's edge. Thirteen out of 16 garter ridges are done

 

Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL

started the second short row part of the body. Jasmin set it up in knitCompanion on the iPad

She found a groove, and will need to dig up more stitch markers to mark the wrap and turns.

 

We really like Star Trek Discovery. You can learn Klingon from Duolingo

 

Events: (15:38)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration  

 

In Stitches:(21:35)

- Jasmin: greyhaven hat (made by BostonJen), Fancy image ribbed hat from Cashmere America

(Pattern/kit are not available online),  wool socks and Clear Converse . Jasmin mentions Snoots

- Genevieve: Molly hat by KnittyBarb

- Gigi : blue hat with waves

 

Mother Knows Best:(23:02)

This week we talk about self-care. Brooklyn 99 PLEASE CHECK. Headspace. Rage cleaning.

G'morning, G'night

 

Register to vote in the US, and check your registration status.

Make sure you are in contact with your representative, use Resistbot.

Outlines in Discourse, lovingly Purloined from LittleSkeinAnne: "My Instagram feed + website are

safe spaces to share civil discourse. Different viewpoints are OK, but it’s not OK make fiery or

sarcastic comments at me or others."

 

When Knitting Attacks:(37:54)

Game of chicken with Purlbreak. Chicken won. Washing mishap, washed it with Baking soda

Annie Modesitt Technique to save bled on fabric.

 

Review:(45:35)

This week we review: The Big 3 knitting Techniques, by Ann-Mari Nilsson

 

Straw Into Gold:(52:31)

Jasmin went on a spinning playdate. She got to compare her Device of Questionable Origin, with a

Hansen Minispinner Pro.

 

And Sew On:(55:52)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

Gigi had talked about Kenneth D King's invisible zipper tutorial. her hemostat arrived

Found the class she has been looking for. French Pattern Drafting.

Direct download: 800_Open_Browser_Windows_-_Episode_504_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:31pm PDT

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.
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
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 withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

On the Needles:(0:32)

Jasmin worked on the heel of her Vanilla is the New Black in “plastic pony” socks (by

Asfaltsflickandesigns on etsy). ‘Tis the season!

#operationsockdrawer, and started the heel of the “Don’t Go in the Shower” self-striping yarn (black

light reactive)

from White Birch Fiber Arts

Submissions info for the Operation Sock Drawer book!

Gigi finished a pair of Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy, in the Sunset Stripe colorway. And

she started a new pair in Sunburst Stripe, another in Mexicala Stripes, and other in Turquoise Stripes.

 

Dr Gemma’s Cadet Blue socks are done. You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy.

Jasmin is STILL beading fringe using Dental Appliance Threaders. About half-done.

 

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak's edge. Twelve out of 16 garter ridges are done. Needs to weigh the yarn

Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL and put in a second lifeline,

before starting the second short row part of the body. Jasmin set it up in knitCompanion on the iPad

 

Gigi started seaming the Ribbi Cardi.


Events: (18:47)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Stitches West registration  

 

In Stitches:(20:08)
- Jasmin: handspun ribbi, resistance hat, greyhaven hat (made by BostonJen)
- Genevieve: Olivia hat, hearthstone, elsa gloves
- Gigi : blue hat with waves

 

Mother Knows Best:(23:02)

This week we talk about voting with your dollars, and how to check that the companies that you shop with

share your values:

 

- Opensecrets.org donor lookup

- Twitter feed/likes/retweets

- Public Facebook/Instagram feeds.

- Also asking directly.

 

Jasmin mentions the Conversations From our Days podcast, Gigi got the Goods Unite Us App

 

Register to vote in the US, and check your registration status.

Make sure you are in contact with your representative, use Resistbot.

Outlines in Discourse, lovingly Purloined from LittleSkeinAnne: "My Instagram feed + website are

safe spaces to share civil discourse. Different viewpoints are OK, but it’s not OK make fiery or sarcastic

comments at me or others."

 

When Knitting Attacks:(32:00)

Gigi needs to figure out how to use knitcompanion for the. Vitamin D cardigan. Back to post it notes and

hash marks.

 

Review:(33:21)

This week we review: Amy Herzog’s Ultimate Sweater Book

Also by Amy Herzog: Knit To Flatter, Knit Wear Love, You Can Knit That

 

And Sew On:(42:34)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

PIQF new trend: writing.  Very political

Gigi read about Kenneth D King's invisible zipper tutorial.

She watched it and it is amazing! Now needs a hemostat

Found the class she has been looking for. French Pattern Drafting

Direct download: Whinebeck_-_Episode_503_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:42pm PDT

This week's episode is sponsored by:

 

 

 
 

So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins.

Akerworks: We like making things.

 

 

 

 
 

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.

 

 


For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/knitmore60 and enter knitmore60

 

 

  

 

 

Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.

 

 

"If something needs fixing, lace up your shoes and do some organizing." That’s what President Obama said, and that’s what we’re doing here at Little Skein.

From now through Election Day, we are running a Sock the Vote! campaign to reach out to everyone and ask you to Swing Left in the upcoming election.

We believe in kindness, lending a helping hand, and equality for all. If you believe as we do, please spread the word.

Knit away your worries and swing toward hope. Sock the Vote kits and free pledge cards are in the shop at littleskein.com. There’s something for everyone.

November 6: Be a voter.

 

 

On the Needles:(0:45)

Jasmin finished! her Knitmona “creepy crawlies” Halloween socks, and started the heel on her

“plastic pony” socks (by Asfaltsflickandesigns on etsy). ‘Tis the season! #operationsockdrawer, and she

started a black light reactive pair of socks from White Birch Fiber Arts

 

 

Gigi finished a pair of Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy, in the Sunset Stripe colorway. And

she started a new pair in the Sunburst Stipe.

 

Dr Gemma’s Cadet Blue socks are done. You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy.

Jasmin is STILL beading fringe using Dental Appliance Threaders.

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak's edge, it needs 16 garter ridges. Eleven are done.

 

Jasmin is making slow but steady progress the Swing Left socks by Megan Williams out of

the “Gotta Give ‘em Hope” colorway from Little Skein in the Big Wool #operationSockdrawer

 

Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.

Sleeves are done, she is working on the first short row part of the body.  Jasmin set it up in knitCompanion

on the iPad

 

Gigi blocked the Katje hoodie. She wants to add a zipper. Jasmin mentions Zipperstop.com for

ordering custom zippers.

 

Gigi finished the Ridgeline cowl, yarn from Backyard Fiberworks in grey, contrast colors are

ROYGBIV. Grey sockhead cowl is blocked. Jasmin mentions the Mariah sweater. Jasmin

mentions Franklin Habit's steeking class.

Gigi read about Kenneth D King's invisible zipper tutorial. She watched it and it is amazing!

 


Events: (21:35)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

 

In Stitches:(23:17)

- Jasmin: handspun ribbi, resistance hat

- Genevieve: Olivia hat, hearthstone, elsa gloves

- Rex dinosaur sweater story. Jasmin mentions the dinosaur sweater Rex wants.

 

Mother Knows Best:(28:56)

This week we talk about civic engagement with your knitting group. Take your ballot, take some sweets,

take a pencil, reading glasses. When “consider both sides” is appropriate, and when it’s not.

 

Make sure you are in contact with your representative, use Resistbot.

Outlines in Discourse, lovingly Purloined from LittleSkeinAnne: "My Instagram feed + website are

safe spaces to share civil discourse. Different viewpoints are OK, but it’s not OK make fiery or

sarcastic comments at me or others."

 

When Knitting Attacks:(41:00)

Gigi messed up short rows in the Vitamin D cardigan.

Pulled back a weeks worth of knitting trying to find my spot on knitCompanion. Put in a lifeline. Read

something wrong.

Knitted toe on one of Dr Gemma’s socks too long, had to tink.  

 

Review:(51:40)

This week we review Color Cables, by Andi Smith

And Sew On:(1:01:22)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

Some progress on the high waisted skirt. Facing has been fixed.  Lining has been attached to facing.

Understitching is done.  The elegant way to have a lined slit hasn’t happened yet.  

Now: drafting a jacket. Drafted a two piece sleeve. Need to work on what teacher is teaching the same

 

day, and not worry about doing things in sequence. Gigi talks about crimping.

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:10am PDT

This week's episode has been 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.

 

  

 

Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.

 

 
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 withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

 

 

 

 

 

On the Needles:(0:40)

 

Jasmin turned the heel on her Knitmona “creepy crawlies” Halloween socks, and started the heel on her “plastic pony” socks (by Asfaltsflickandesigns on etsy). ‘Tis the season! #operationsockdrawer

 

Gigi is knitting on a pair of Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy, in the Sunset Stripe colorway. Heels are finished, the toes are next. And she started a new pair in the Sunburst Stipe.

Jasmin is *still* beading fringe using Dental Appliance Threaders.

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak's edge, it needs 16 garter ridges. Ten are done.

 

Jasmin started the Swing Left socks by Megan Williams out of the “Gotta Give ‘em Hope” colorway from Little Skein in the Big Wool #operationSockdrawer

 

Gigi finished the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.

seamed both sleeves, and is working on the body.  Jasmin set it up in knitCompanion on the iPad

GoodReader glitched with the new iOS update.

 

Jasmin is nearly at the armhole split on her Squashblossom Sprig. Gigi finished the Ridgeline cowl, yarn from Backyard Fiberworks .  Main color is grey, contrast colors are ROYGBIV.

 

Events: (14:49)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

 

Mother Knows Best:(17:38)

This week we talk about civic engagement with your knitting group. Take your ballot, take some sweets, take a pencil, reading glasses.

Register to vote in the US, and check your registration status.

Make sure you are in contact with your representative, use Resistbot.

Outlines in Discourse, lovingly Purloined from LittleSkeinAnne: "My Instagram feed + website are safe spaces to share civil discourse. Different viewpoints are OK, but it’s not OK make fiery or sarcastic comments at me or others."

 

When Knitting Attacks:(24:23)

Gigi messed up short rows in the Vitamin D cardigan.

Pulled back a weeks worth of knitting trying to find my spot on knitCompanion.  Lifelines?

Jasmin started her Swing Left socks and had severe user error.

Also, she decided to do instep decreases on a sock that didn't use them.

 

Review:(30:58)

This week we review Lace Yarn Studio,  Carol Sulcoski

Jasmin mentions knitCompanion. and GoodReader.

 

And Sew On:(43:31)

Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College

She hasn’t fixed issues of the high waisted skirt. Now: drafting a jacket

Teacher demonstrated a bound button hole pocket. This is very elegant.

Gigi started drafting front of jacket.  Slow going. Checked out the Resource room.  Listening to sewing podcasts, She hears book suggestions.  Needs to check out school library, city libraries.

 

 
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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

 

The Knitmores have brought us 10 years of amazing inspiration through their podcast.  Congratulations on episode 500 and thank you for sharing your creative spirit!  Black Trillium Fibres is honoring our multigenerational enablers with very limited colors packs for Gigi, Jasmin & Genevieve, and a super special long gradient in Knitmore colors.  Because everyone should knit more.

 

 

 

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.

 

For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.

  

 

Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.

 

 

"If something needs fixing, lace up your shoes and do some organizing." That’s what President Obama said, and that’s what we’re doing here at Little Skein.

From now through Election Day, we are running a Sock the Vote! campaign to reach out to everyone and ask you to Swing Left in the upcoming election.

We believe in kindness, lending a helping hand, and equality for all. If you believe as we do, please spread the word.

Knit away your worries and swing toward hope. Sock the Vote kits and free pledge cards are in the shop at littleskein.com. There’s something for everyone.

November 6: Be a voter.

 

On the Needles:(0:43)

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak's edge, it needs 16 garter ridges.

Jasmin bound off the first sleeve of her Frozen Hearts pullover

 

Gigi is knitting on a pair of Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy, in the Sunset Stripe colorway.

Heel decreases are finished, working on the feet

 

Jasmin is about to turn the heel on her Knitmona “creepy crawlies” Halloween socks. ‘Tis the season! #operationsockdrawer

Jasmin mentions the Anna Karenina socks, and the Knitmore Vanilla Socks.

 

Gigi finished the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.

seamed both sleeves, and is working on the body.  Finished first set of short rows.

Jasmin suggests knitCompanion

 

Jasmin is beading fringe using Dental Appliance Threaders.

She mentions the beading mat

 

Gigi is working on the Ridgeline cowl, yarn from Backyard Fiberworks .  Main color is grey, contrast colors

are ROYGBIV. Done so far: ROYGB.  Picking up a stitch from a few rows below, and knitting it together

with a live stitch.

 

Jasmin enthuses about the Celestarium shawl.

 

Events: (24:38)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Vogue Knitting Live San Francisco: September 21-23 RECAP

Jasmin mentions Hue Loco, Lady Dye Yarns, Neighborhood Fiber Company, Tess Yarns

Julia Farwell Clay and Josh Bennett

- Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

 

In Stitches:(36:48)

Jasmin- Semifinished Frozen Hearts

Genevieve- hearthstone pullover,  all you need is hat, Barberry cardigan

Gigi -listener hat, by Khalila

 

Mother Knows Best:(38:44)

This week we talk about registering to vote in the US, and checking your registration status.

(related: tariffs. Some brands that mill in US:Neighborhood Fiber Company, A Verb For Keeping Warm,

Jill Draper Makes Stuff, Sincere Sheep)

Make sure you are in contact with your representative, use Resistbot.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(46:46)

Strange stitch in the Vitamin D cardigan.

Purlbreak shawl. Missing stitch markers at the center.  Jar with Stitch makers is AWOL.

Jasmin forgot how to turn a heel. Knitmore Vanilla sock

 

Review:(57:00)

This week we review : The Cowls Are Not What They Seem, by Shannon Okey

Jasmin mentions knitCompanion. and GoodReader.

 

And Sew On:(43:31)

Gigi’s class this semester is Fashion Design II at West Valley College.

Got 1st project back, size 8 sloper and pattern for a standard skirt.  

Gigi mentions Sewing Wtih Threads podcast, and Kenneth D King.

Construction of high waisted skirt is amazing. Teacher does  You Tube tutorials on how to sew it.

 

I added 1 inch designer ease to front and back skirt and forgot to add it to the facing pieces.

 
 
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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.

  

 

Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.

 

 
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 theknitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

 

 

 

 

On the Needles:(0:30)

Jasmin is finishing the secret project, knotting the fringe, then beading it using DentalApplianceThreaders.

 

We announce a call for submissions for OUR NEW #OperationSockDrawer inspired book!

 

Jasmin made some progress on her Knitmona “creepy crawlies” Halloween socks. ‘Tis the season!

#operationsockdrawer

Gigi kitchenered both toes on  the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy,

She started a new pair in the Sunset Stripe colorway in Paton's Kroy, and got to finished heel increase

on both.

Gigi finished her Purlbreak's last color and is working on the edge now.

 

Gigi finished the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.

 

 

Gigi his working on the Ridgeline Cowl, yarn from Backyard Fiberworks .

 Main color is grey, contrast colors are rainbow, ROYGBIV.   So far: ROYG

 

Events: (11:58)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

 

In Stitches:(13:39)

Jasmin- Hamilknit hat

 

Mother Knows Best:(16:57)

This week we answer a question from the

"What do you want to hear about?"  thread about “breakthrough techniques”

We mention Lucy Neatby sock techniques, Cocoknits smooth shoulder bind off, Philosopher's Fair Isle technique, blocking, knitted Kitchener Stitch

Arnall-Culliford books

 

Review:(28:05)

This week we review : Arctic Lace, by Donna Druchunas

 

And Sew On:(35:08)

Gigi’s class this semester is Fashion Design II.

Got 1st project back , size 8 sloper and pattern for a standard skirt.  24/25.  

She needs to make a muslin for Jasmin to make sure the skirt  fits her.

Construction of high waisted skirt is amazing.

Teacher does You Tube tutorials on sewing.

 

 
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So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins.
Akerworks: We like making things.

 

 
 
 
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.
  
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
 
 

For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/knitmore60 and enter knitmore60

"If something needs fixing, lace up your shoes and do some organizing." That’s what President Obama said, and that’s what we’re doing here at Little Skein.

From now through Election Day, we are running a Sock the Vote! campaign to reach out to everyone and ask you to Swing Left in the upcoming election.

We believe in kindness, lending a helping hand, and equality for all. If you believe as we do, please spread the word.

Knit away your worries and swing toward hope. Sock the Vote kits and free pledge cards are in the shop at littleskein.com. There’s something for everyone.

November 6: Be a voter.

 

 

On the Needles:(0:43)

Gigi finished her Purlbreak's last color and is working on the edge now.

Gigi finally turned both heels and did toe decreases on the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons

Kroy,

She started a new pair in the Sunset Stripe colorway in Paton's Kroy. And got to the first heel increase on

both.

 

Jasmin made some progress on her Knitmona “creepy crawlies” Halloween socks. ‘Tis the season!

#operationsockdrawer

 

Jasmin’s Sprig pullover as outgrown it’s 16” circular needles. Jasmin mentions Pigeon.

Gigi finished the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.

The instructions seemed challenging, so she let it marinade, then she did it one step at a time .

 

Jasmin has finished the hemstitching on her secret project. She is knotting the fringe, then beading it using

Dental Appliance Threaders

Gigi has a finished the pile of preemie hats in blue Regia and needs to make a bunch of pompoms.

Jasmin mentions Paperdaisy Creations

Jasmin talks about vintage Bakelite.

Gigi has finished the sockhead cowl, out of Knitcircus Trampoline, and is looking for another cowl to knit.

She cast on the Ridgeline cowl, yarn from Backyard Fiberworks .  The first ridge is done.

 

Events: (25:07)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Vogue Knitting Live San Francisco: September 21-23

- Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019



In Stitches:(29:09)

It’s fall! GET OUT YOUR KNITS!

Jasmin- Resistance Hat

Rex- Earless fox hat, playful stripes

Genevieve- foofy scarf, hearthstone pullover,  all you need is hat

 

Mother Knows Best:(34:26)

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

about how we stay motivated.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(47:33)

Ridgeline cowl.  Knit one row too many, had to tink it back

Vitamin D sweater  Picked up 4 extra stitches under each arm.

 

Review:(51:16)

This week we review : Take Heart, by Fiona Alice

 

And Sew On:(43:31)

Gigi’s class this semester is Fashion Design II.

She needs to make a muslin for Jasmin to make sure the skirt  fits her.

Construction of high waisted skirt is amazing.

 

Teacher does You Tube tutorials on sewing.

 
 
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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.

 

Knitcircus dyers love coming up with new ways to dye yarn. Impressionist Gradients combine the fun of Speckled Handpaints and Gradient cakes into one! You get the excitement of pops of different colors with each new stitch while the overall color shifts like a gradient. Show off a simple shape the like Aeque cowl shown in Imaginary Best Friend, the most popular gradient. Browse the Impressionist Colorways gallery on the website or visit the brick-and-mortar store in Wisconsin to pet the yarns in person.
 

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 theknitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

 

 

 

On the Needles:(0:30)

Gigi finished her Purlbreak's last color and is working on the edge now.

Jasmin did a poll on colors for her Ixchel pullover. Thanks Emily of the Tightly Spun podcast for the

tutorial on how to change specific colors in photoshop!

 

Gigi finally turned both heels on the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy

She started a new pair in the Sunset Stripe colorway in Paton's Kroy. And got to the first heel increase on

both.

 

Jasmin is on the last bit of ribbing on sleeve #1 of her frozen hearts sweater. Jasmin knit on her

Fading Lines in the car on the way to the SF Zoo.

 

Gigi finished the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.

Jasmin has finished the weaving on her secret project. She is hemstitching.

 

Gigi also has a finished preemie hat and started a new one in Regia. Gigi has finished the sockhead cowl,

out of Knitcircus Trampoline.

 

Events: (10:20)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018. Donation to RAICES for Boston Jen

- Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day.

- Vogue Knitting Live San Francisco: September 21-23

- Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

 

Mother Knows Best:(10:04)

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

knits, baby knit sizing

We mention the Baby Vertebrae, Joji Locatelli's Garter Wrap Baby Kimono, the Wee Envelope

Jasmin mentions the Love blankets (here is Rex's, here is Genevieve's)

She mentions Genevieve's tube sock pattern.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(22:00)

The Sockhead cowl  had too many issues for the last bit.

 

Review:(24:13)

This week we review : Crochet Garden, By Suzann Thompson

 

Jasmin mentions Nicky Epstein's Books

 

Straw into Gold:(30:56)

Monterey Wool Auction,  Jasmin spun on the "Elsa" colored Device by Questionable Origin. Jasmin

did an instagram live that is now on our YouTube channel.

We thank Kelly from the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures.

 

And Sew On:(43:31)

Gigi’s class this semester is Fashion Design 2. She is searching for a good name for the Wolf brand

dress makers model.  

 

She needs to make a muslin to fit on Jasmin to make sure the sloper fits her.

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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

 
Since 2008, Black Trillium Fibres has been dedicated to two things: great color and quality yarn.  However, those two things alone cannot adequately describe the incredible joy of being a part of such a creative, diverse and supportive society of crafters and artisans.  So here’s to the next ten years and a new layer of commitment: to our family, our community, and beyond.  You’ll find us at blacktrilliumfibres.com – we look forward to crafting a beautiful world with you!
 
 
 

 

 
 
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.
  
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
Join Little Skein for our 3rd annual summer knitalong, Sock School. Knit some socks and read a favorite book. We’ll have support in the Little Skein Ravelry group, lots of encouragement, prizes and, of course, school supplies. Starting June 23 and going through Labor Day, we’ll have Sock School kits, new yarns inspired by your favorite picture books, and commemorative project bags. Links to the knitalong and the Little Skein shop are in the shownotes.

 

On the Needles:(0:32)

Gigi soaked and blocked some of her cowls, and sewed on buttons.

Jasmin washes the Elsa sweater. Genevieve's Elsa sweater sleeve situation update.

 

Gigi is working on her Purlbreak's last contrast stripe.

Jasmin loves the new issue of Pompom Quarterly, that  has the most amazing sweater.

 

Gigi finished the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.

 

Gigi finally turned both heels on the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy and started a new pair in the Sunset Stripe colorway in Paton's Kroy.

 

Jasmin started a dotted rays shawl out of Knitcircus Trampoline.

 

Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl, and is on the 3rd Stripe. Knitcircus Trampoline.

 

Jasmin is working on her Sprig pullover

 

Gigi wound mini skeins on the nostepinne to knit the Ridgeline Cowl. Gigi also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.

 

Events: (17:42)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018. Concession speech to Boston Jen.

- Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day.

Check out Two Ewes Fiber Adventures information, episode 96

- Vogue Knitting Live San Francisco: September 21-23

- Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

 

Mother Knows Best:(22:10)

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

lightweight sweaters vs bulky sweaters. Jasmin loves the Gleener.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(26:54)

Striped socks. Gigi got tricked by the stripes.  One cuff is going to be an inch longer.

 

Review:(29:57)

This week we review : Knitting Modular Shawls, wraps, and stoles by Melissa Leapman

We mention Rosemary Hill, Sivia Harding, Stephen West, Melanie Berg and Martina Behm.

 

And Sew On:(35:51)

Gigi is planning the postage stamp pillows she is doing with Genevieve. Some of the Pinterest techniques

look promising.

 

Jasmin wore the skirt that Gigi drafted in Fashion Design 1 at West Valley College.

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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

 
Since 2008, Black Trillium Fibres has been dedicated to two things: great color and quality yarn.  However, those two things alone cannot adequately describe the incredible joy of being a part of such a creative, diverse and supportive society of crafters and artisans.  So here’s to the next ten years and a new layer of commitment: to our family, our community, and beyond.  You’ll find us at blacktrilliumfibres.com – we look forward to crafting a beautiful world with you!
 
 

 

 
 
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.
 
For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls.
  
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.

 

On the Needles:(0:39)

Jasmin loves the new issue of Pompom Quarterly, that  has the most amazing sweater.

 

Genevieve's Elsa sweater is too short in the sleeves.

Gigi is working on her Purlbreak's last contrast stripe.

Jasmin talks about Stinky and Dirty, and The Perfect Cake. (She picked up the cookie version of this book,

The Perfect Cookie.)

 

Jasmin is on the last colorwork bit on sleeve #1 of her frozen hearts sweater. Cake helps.

Gigi is working on the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.

Jasmin is weaving a secret project on her Schacht flip loom, using KCL shuttles. It’s plaid and amazing.

 

Jasmin did another "Did you Lose Count?" with Melanie from Black Trillium Fibers

Gigi finally turned both heels on the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy

Gigi wound mini skeins on the nostepinne to knit the Ridgeline Cowl.

Jasmin is working on her Sprig pullover

 

Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl, and cast it on.

Gigi also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.

 

Events: (26:40)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018.

- Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day

- Vogue Knitting Live San Francisco: September 21-23

- Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

 

Mother Knows Best:(28:53)

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

Jasmin recommends the weaving book by Jane Patrick and and a Cricket loom.

She mentions our interview with Jane Patrick.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(38:50)

Casting on for the sockhead cowl. Multiples of 20 seem hard?

Lost chicken on the Purlbreak

 

Review:(42:08)

This week we review: The Knitter’s Dictionary, by Kate Atherley

 

And Sew On:(47:26)

Gigi is working on a flannel shirt. plackets on sleeves,  Sleeves, underarm seams, and

Cuffs are done, as well as bias cuffs, and Shirttail hem. Technique from summer class.

 

Stripes match on the side seams, but not center front. #SewPainful

 
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Join Little Skein for our 3rd annual summer knitalong, Sock School. Knit some socks and read a favorite book. We’ll have support in the Little Skein Ravelry group, lots of encouragement, prizes and, of course, school supplies. Starting June 23 and going through Labor Day, we’ll have Sock School kits, new yarns inspired by your favorite picture books, and commemorative project bags. Links to the knitalong and the Little Skein shop are in the shownotes.

 

 

On the Needles:(0:31)

Gigi is working on her Purlbreak.

Jasmin has made progress on her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the Fading Lines by Joji Locatelli.

Rustic fingering base, "Shades of Jade" Gradient, by the Neighborhood Fiber Company.

 

Gigi cast on the Vitamin D for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL sweater, and is knitting the sleeves.

Jasmin is making some progress on her Worsted Boxy out of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Worsted

in the “Parkland” colorway.

 

Gigi is knitting socks in Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy

Gigi soaked and rinsed the yarn for the Ridgeline Cowl.

Jasmin made some progress on her Knitmore Depth cowl.

Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl.

Gigi, also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.

 

Events: (8:24)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018.

- Maybe: Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day

- Vogue Live San Francisco: September 21-23

- Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

 

Mother Knows Best:(12:43)

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

Jasmin likes the OXO sweater dryers.

 

Review:(19:47)

This week we review  Knit Accessories, Essentials & Variations, by Kate Atherley

Jasmin references Susan B Anderson's Kids Knitting Workshop

 

Purloined:(24:34)

This week we purloin Books, from the Knit Girllls

Women’s Work : The First 20000 years, by Elizabeth Wayland Barber

 

Straw into Gold:(29:35)

Jasmin PLIES, and spins a little on her sparkly Device 1.3

 

Short Rows:(31:52)

Genevieve is weaving on a Cricket loom with Little Red Bicycle yarn.

Jasmin made Genevieve's first day of school shirt (above) with a Cricut Maker.

 

And Sew On:(38:23)

Gigi is working on a flannel shirt. plackets on sleeves done. Sleeves are set in, underarm seams are done

 

Next step is doing cuffs.


 
 

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Akerworks: We like making things.

 
 
 

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

 

 

Since 2008, Black Trillium Fibres has been dedicated to two things: great color and quality yarn.  However, those two things alone cannot adequately describe the incredible joy of being a part of such a creative, diverse and supportive society of crafters and artisans.  So here’s to the next ten years and a new layer of commitment: to our family, our community, and beyond.  You’ll find us at blacktrilliumfibres.com – we look forward to crafting a beautiful world with you!

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.

 

 

 

 

 

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On the Needles:(0:42)

 

Gigi has picked up her Purlbreak again, and is planning to knit another one, she likes it so much.

 

Jasmin is slowly working on a  Knitmore Vanilla Sock, with the Cynthia variation, made out of

Asfaltflickan yarn in “Plastic Pony”.

Gigi is working on a pair of socks in Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy

in Cadet Blue .These socks have no heel flap and no gusset stitches

Jasmin has made some progress on her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the Fading Lines by

Joji Locatelli. Rustic fingering base, "Shades of Jade" Gradient, by the Neighborhood Fiber Company.

 


Gigi cast on the Vitamin D for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL sweater, and finished the

raglan shaping of the yoke and separated the different pieces, and is knitting the sleeves.  

 



Jasmin is swatching for a custom-dyed sweater from Frost Yarns. Separate Ways, from

Interpretations Volume 5, by Joji Locatelli. Swatch was too transparent, so she threw it in the dryer.

Gigi soaked and rinsed the yarn for the Ridgeline Cowl.

Gigi, also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.

Events: (13:13)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018.

- June 1st: Great Knit Off! The Knitmore Girls colorway benefits the International Rescue Committee! Ended 7/31

- Maybe: Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day

- Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

- Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

- Vogue Live San Francisco: September 21-23

 

Mother Knows Best:(17:06)

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

Gigi mentions a colorwheel.



When Knitting Attacks:(24:22)

Gigi pulled yarn for a Jessica Jones cowl for Jasmin.  Pattern is written for fingering weight, yarn is bulky.

Gigi lost a game of chicken with the Purlbreak.

Preemie hat . She was going to do the crown with a pattern from Firmament, but the patterns continue

out of the pattern on the brim.

 

Review:(28:44)

This week we review  Coastal Crochet, by Karen Whooley

 

Straw into Gold:(37:20)

Jasmin PLIES! Jasmin mentions the Will Taylor Kate, and the Aker Kate

 

And Sew On:(40:33)

Gigi is working on a camp shirt. Pocket is done, fronts are attached to back, collar is sewn, plackets

on sleeves done. Sleeves are set in, underarm seams are done

She spent two evenings getting the tension right on the rescue serger.  

Gigi mentions her serger book.

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So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins.
 
Akerworks: We like making things.
 
 
 
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
 
Since 2008, Black Trillium Fibres has been dedicated to two things: great color and quality yarn.  However, those two things alone cannot adequately describe the incredible joy of being a part of such a creative, diverse and supportive society of crafters and artisans.  So here’s to the next ten years and a new layer of commitment: to our family, our community, and beyond.  You’ll find us at blacktrilliumfibres.com – we look forward to crafting a beautiful world with you!

 


 
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.
 
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
 
Join Little Skein for our 3rd annual summer knitalong, Sock School. Knit some socks and read a favorite book. We’ll have support in the Little Skein Ravelry group, lots of encouragement, prizes and, of course, school supplies. Starting June 23 and going through Labor Day, we’ll have Sock School kits, new yarns inspired by your favorite picture books, and commemorative project bags. Links to the knitalong and the Little Skein shop are in the shownotes.

 

On the Needles:(0:35)

Jasmin has been listening to Actually Knitting, In A Sknit, and she reminisces about the Dryad shawl.

She also mentions the interview with the very charming Stephen West

Gigi has picked up her Purlbreak again,and is planning to knit another one, she likes it so much.

Jasmin is slowly working on a  Knitmore Vanilla Sock, with the Cynthia variation, made out of

Asfaltflickan yarn in “Plastic Pony”.

She is thinking of making another Knitmore Vanilla sock.

She mentions other socks: Lucy Neatby's short row heel, Lara Neel's Fork In the Road Socks,

Susan B. Anderson's Smooth Operator sock, and BostonJen's Non_Euclidian heel

 

Gigi had a guest who needed some knitting, she finished half a square on Gigi's Welcome Blanket, (her colors

are two shades of purple, and two shades of green).

Jasmin has split for the armholes on her Boxy out of Neighborhood Fiber Co’s Studio worsted in the

“Parkland” colorway.

 

Jasmin has started her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the Fading Lines by Joji Locatelli. Shades of Jade,

by the Neighborhood Fiber Company.

 

Jasmin talks about the big sweater box bags from Little Skein in the Big Wool.

Gigi cast on the Vitamin D for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL sweater, and finished row 38.

 

Jasmin is swatching for a custom-dyed sweater from Frost Yarns. Separate Ways, from

Interpretations Volume 5,

by Joji Locatelli.

Gigi is working on a pair of socks in Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy

in Cadet Blue.

One sock has all its heel increases.  These socks have no heel flap and no gusset stitches to pick up.

Gigi, also has a new preemie hat on the needles in Regia.

Jasmin worked some more on her Tale as Old as Time cowl, and she is thinking of crocheting the ears for the

Fox hat.

 

Events: (24:50)

- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

- Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018.

- June 1st: Great Knit Off! The Knitmore Girls colorway benefits the International Rescue Committee!

Ended 7/31

Tour de Fleece: July 7-29. Fín.

Maybe: Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day

Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018

Stitches West, February 21-24 2019

 

Dungeons and Dropped Stitches videocast!

 

Mother Knows Best:(30:43)

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

philosophical and positive about knitting attacks. How do you handle it? Let us know.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(36:39)

Gigi started the Vitamin D cardigan three times, used a highlighter for stitch markers in the pattern,

and used a different color to highlight sleeves.

Jasmin ordered the wrong stitch markers, then DIY fixed them

Gigi lost a game of chicken with the Purlbreak.

 

Review:(41:33)

This week we review  Firmament, Stellar Stitches For Your Next Adventure, by Hunter Hammersen

(PREORDER LINK WILL BE HERE)

 

Straw into Gold:(46:30)

Jasmin PLIES! She finished spinning another of Nicole Frost's batts (rose gold batts). She’s been plying

up a storm. Jasmin enthuses about the Akerworks Kate.

 

And Sew On:(51:16)

 

Gigi is working on a camp shirt. Textbook directions were rather optimistic.

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