Fri, 28 December 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. 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
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:
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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Fri, 21 December 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. 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
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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Fri, 14 December 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. For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/knitmore60 and enter knitmore60 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
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 -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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Thu, 6 December 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. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls. 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 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
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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