Thu, 27 September 2018
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 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.
Direct download: All_Bets_Are_Off_-_Episode_500_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:44pm PDT |
Thu, 20 September 2018
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.
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 - Vogue Knitting Live San Francisco: September 21-23 - 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
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.
Direct download: Mascots_-_Episode_499_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:22pm PDT |
Thu, 13 September 2018
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. 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 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 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.
Direct download: Fudge_or_Frog_-_Episode_498_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:10pm PDT |
Thu, 6 September 2018
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. 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.
Direct download: Third_Generation_Enabler_-_Episode_497_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:11pm PDT |