Mon, 30 December 2019
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.
Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.
On the Needles:(0:32)
Gigiis working on Drea’s shawl in Oink Pigments White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "Mommy Dearest" red. Gigi uses Teaspoonthief's modifications. Jasmin finished the front, and is nearly finished with the first sleeve of Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.
Gigi has been working on a couple of Wee Envelope sweaters. The knitting is done on the pink one; a bright green one is also done. Gigi has cast on a third one. Jasmin started a test knit hat for Romi (snowflake hat)
We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101
Events: (7:51) -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!
In Stitches (11:45) Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, Westport Waves Hat, looped loop cowl, Cottongrass Pullover, handspun ribbi, and Greyhaven hat. Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover, Gryffindor hat Gigi: red cowl, night shirt, cross stitched Christmas pillows, trapunto school project pillow
Mother Knows Best:(21:28) Awful task? Do it with a friend. (Winding, mending, weaving in ends, etc.) Jasmin mentions Vanishing Wool by Clara Parks. Correction: The book is called Vanishing Fleece
When Knitting Attacks: (29:59) Gigi started a new cuff. Instead of switching to garter stitch, She kept purling. Jasmin kept magically adding stitches to the garter stitch snowflake hat.
And Sew On:(35:36) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: class modeled finished slopers and took pictures. Now I can adjust commercial patterns using my sloper. Also two days a week next semester that I am not in class will be sewing days. Sewing area is cluttered with mending.
Direct download: Marzipan_Experiment_-_Episode_564_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:27am PDT |
Mon, 23 December 2019
This week's episode is sponsored by:
Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.
On the Needles:(0:31)
Gigi: Drea’s shawl : Oink Pigments. White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "Mommy Dearest" red. Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned, working on feet Jasmin finished with the back and is nearly finished with the front of Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Knives Out Gigi finished the Regia Pairfect All socks are done, ends woven in, blocked, mailed and received! Jasmin worked on a pair of Christmas colored socks from The Cozy Knitter Gigi has finished the wrap sweater. Jasmin started Bleideag by Ysolda out of West Wool Bicycle, held doubled. Modifying to make it 34” #chooseyourownadventurekal
Gigi: Wee Envelope sweater : knitting done. Thinking of doing a Wooly Wormhead hat with i-cord edging Gigi: The Joker and the Thief shawl
We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101
Events: (14:36) -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag) - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!
In Stitches (16:45) Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, poison green twist cardigan, Rose’s reversible brioche hat, looped loop cowl, Yarn Girls V-Neck, Goin’ Gold hat Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover, gryffindor hat Gigi: Night cap, red cowl, nightgown, Lorelei cowl.
Mother Knows Best:(19:25) Make a list. Now cross things off that you don’t want to do. #grinchalong.
When Knitting Attacks: (26:44) Drea's Shawl did not look like the Pinterest picture. Gigi was inspired by teaspoonthief's picture. Gigi's slipped stitches turned out crooked.
And Sew On:(29:39) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: made a new, clean bodice muslin, set in sleeves and separating zipper on the bodice Gigi mentions Fast Fit Also, continued to copy alterations to bodice to the pattern
Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College: Final project was due last week. Home dec sofa cushion with trapunto. Design is an ancient Persian drinking vessel with a ram motif.
Direct download: When_Lightning_Strikes_-_Episode_563_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:47am PDT |
Fri, 13 December 2019
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.
Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. For a limited time only, get 9 free meals with HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/KNITMORE9 and enter KNITMORE9. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com
On the Needles:(0:48)
Gigi: Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned, working on feet
Jasmin is nearly done re-knitting the second sleeve on the Jedi cardigan Gigi has finished the wrap sweater, neckband is done Gigi finished the Regia Pairfect All socks are done, ends woven in, and blocked and mailed
Jasmin finished with the colorwork, and made good progress on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Knives Out (possibly at the underarm?).
Gigi: Wee Envelope sweater : sleeves and shoulders done
Jasmin mended Genevieve’s hearthstone by doing a knitted on patch she saw a tutorial for.
We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101
Events: (12:40) - Yarn Canada for Good LINK? -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag) - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!
In Stitches (16:41) Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, handspun ribbi, Rose’s reversible brioche hat, looped loop cowl, Yarn Girls V-Neck, Goin’ Gold hat Gigi: Night cap, red cowl
Mother Knows Best:(20:48) One bite at a time. (Wash one sweater, etc)
When Knitting Attacks: (27:41) Jasmin ran out of yarn while #knittinginthedark Gigi's slipped stitches turned out crooked.
Straw into Gold:(29:47) Shave em to save em. Livestock Conservancy Jasmin mentions the Sheepspot podcast
And Sew On:(33:10) For Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: made a new, clean bodice muslin, set in sleeves and separating zipper on the bodice Also, continued to copy alterations to bodice to the pattern Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. Turned in binder with all notes.
Final project was due last week. Home dec sofa cushion with trapunto. Design is an ancient Persian drinking vessel with a ram motif. Challenging to copy the Design onto the fabric. Free motion quilting was not hard, needed to make sure stitch length looked good. Needed 3 techniques. Did some beading. Threaded a quilted channel with cotton cord for the 3rd technique.
Direct download: ProcrastiKnitting_-_Episode_562_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:09am PDT |
Mon, 9 December 2019
This week's episode is sponsored by: LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels. They only have one sale annually. It is their time to give back while supporting others to give more. Their annual sale begins Thanksgiving Day, noon and ends December 4th, noon.
Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info 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:(0:33)
Jasmin has reknit the front, and one of the sleeves on the Jedi cardigan Gigi has finished the sleeves of the wrap sweater, only needs neckband Gigi finished the Regia Pairfect All socks are done, ends woven in, and blocked and shipped!
Jasmin finished with the colorwork, and made good progress on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Frozen 2.
Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned.
Gigi finished the knitting on the polygon blanket, all hexagons done.
We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101
Events: (5:23) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag) - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!
In Stitches (9:44) Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, seneca pullover, handspun ribbi, Rose’s reversible brioche hat, Gigi: Night cap, polar fleece penguin robe, red serpentine cowl Rex wore his Landon
Mother Knows Best:(14:50) This week we talk about gifts- knitted and otherwise. Let us know your creative solutions. Check out our list of material suggestions.
When Knitting Attacks: (20:58) Gigi was working on the Wee Envelope. Needs to be ripped back, numbers are wrong Jasmin ran out of yarn for the Jedi Wrap Cardigan
Review:(26:19) This week we review
by Hunter Hammersen
And Sew On:(31:39) Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: Made a new, clean bodice muslin, added more alterations, added zipper to skirt, and separating zipper to bodice
Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues: Embroidered jeans: Silk ribbon leaves, one jasmin blossom, scattered seed beads in red and yellow, a padded pomegranate appliqué. Enough work to turn in.
Final project is due this week. Home dec. sofa cushion with trapunto quilting. Motif is an ancient Persian drinking vessel with a ram motif.
Direct download: Knitmore_After_Dark_-_Episode_561-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:33am PDT |
Sun, 1 December 2019
This week's episode is sponsored by:
LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels. They only have one sale annually. It is their time to give back while supporting others to give more. Their annual sale begins Thanksgiving Day, noon and ends December 4th, noon. Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.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:(0:33) Jasmin FINISHED her Polwarth pullover. Jasmin has reknit the back on the Jedi cardigan .
Gigi worked on the Regia Pairfect All socks are done, ends woven in, need to be blocked Regia Kidperfect: Garterstitch heels. Ends woven in. Jasmin picked up a pair of Halloween socks and knit the cuff (Asfaltsflickan in “Glow Away”)
Jasmin is nearly finished with the color work on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of
Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes Jasmin picked up her Weekender (knit in Lisa Souza BFL worsted in “Blue Spruce”) Gigi started the last ball of yarn for the polygon blanket, Two hexagons done
We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101
Events: (15:33) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (needs a catchy hashtag) - #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/ -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know! - Grinchalong December 1st to end of December - Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23 In Stitches (20:20) Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, the yellow citron that Gigi knit. Gigi: grey Knitmore cowl. Grey Three Color Cashmere Cowl, Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap
Mother Knows Best:(22:42) This week we answer a question from the “What do you want to hear about?” thread about going through your things Jasmin will put Patreon subscriptions onto her wish list. Jasmin mentions the excellent shoe repair place (FJ Western Wear & Boot Repair)
When Knitting Attacks: (32:46) Gigi: managed to twist the cast on row of the Polygon blanket Puppies got hold of the grey Knitmore cowl
Straw into Gold:(34:25) Jasmin took poor wool and Louet Victoria to preschool for simple machine special project take 2.
And Sew On:(38:23) Rascals got hold of Taco Dragon and Jasmin did toy surgery.
In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College: Made a new, clean bodice muslin, added more alterations Made a new beautiful skirt muslin. Need to redo it. Sleeve alterations. Final project is a clean sloper. Skirt with waistband and zipper. Bodice with separating zipper
Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. Assignment was to embellish printed fabric and lace fabric with beads and sequins. Also to use shells for Embellishment. Didn’t have any, used washers and bolts for a hem treatment.
Embellished jeans: opened side seam so I have room to work. Next step was couching the crochet cotton lines onto the jeans. Couching the vines was a big part of the project, labor and time intensive.
Silk ribbon leaves, one Jasmin Blossom, scattered seed beads in red and yellow, a padded pomegranate appliqué.
Direct download: One_With_the_Force_-_Episode_560_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:16pm PDT |
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