Tue, 26 May 2020
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 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 Lisa has her own vision of the world and the colors in these hand dyed mill spun yarns are from deep in her imagination or from just outside, in her gardens, where Mother Nature gets it right. Three decades of taking fleeces through all forms of preparation have led to the conclusion that life is too short to spin with second rate fibers and so everything that you find within this section is pure heaven to spin. From long wools to downy cashmere, you can feel confident that they are the best that can run through your fingers. 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:(0:43) Jasmin finished the first sleeve and is about halfway through the second on her her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi is working on Opus the Octopus. Two tentacles are done. She finished four eye lids. We mention an article in Threads Magazine on pressing while sewing (article is no longer available) Jasmin cast on a Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong) in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock “Copyrights”. Jasmin needs to think about her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi is working on he Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion.
Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. The stripes are done, she needs to finish the border.
Gigi cast on the herringbone shawlPointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale smoky grey. Jasmin has finished her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer
Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. She knitted a bunch, cast on some more, and they are in various states of construction. Three hats are finished.
In Stitches (28:38) #MeMadeMay is almost over! Jasmin is wearing a dress that Gigi made in the Draping class at West Valley College, and some Southern Comfort by LoLo Body Care. Gigi is wearing the A-line skirt she made in the Beginning Clothing Construction at West Valley College.
Events(33:10) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen
Mother Knows Best:(38:50) Nothing is too hard!
When Knitting Attacks: (46:26) Gigi was attacked by the Pointed Firs, Ochre cardigan, and Clockwork. Jasmin is working on the Octopus sweater. Blueprint/Craftsy is going out of business
Straw into Gold:(53:07) Spinning with Rex, winding bobbins.
Knits in Space:(55:10) Jasmin has started a quarantine journal, and a quarantine cookbook. Also Quarantinis!
And Sew On:(59:13) Gigi is working on the embroidery project from the Couture Embellishments class. It is a Persian floral motif. Gigi finished the third half-lined nightshirt, but needs to weave in ends. The saga of the missing box of presser feet continues. Korean pattern saga: Gigi dug out a pink and red floral from the stash, washed and dried it. She wants to use the sloper from last semesters class. She ordered a book from the teacher on how to use the sloper.
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Tue, 26 May 2020
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 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 We know that there are lots of you out there who have begun to spin and Lisa Souza Dyeworks at www.lisaknit.com has just what you are looking for. Beautiful hand dyed combed top is available in several different wool types as well as phenomenal silk blends. Lisa Souza is also producing fabulously soft blended batts with such combinations as merino, cashmere and Tencel. Dreamy! 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:(0:42) Jasmin is almost at the armholes on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus. Two tentacles are done. This is my weekend knitting Jasmin is working on the back of her Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi is working on he Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion
Jasmin has finished both sleeves and is nearly finished with the body of her Ursa pullover in Gigi is working on Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.
Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale smoky grey. The pattern is visible Jasmin is working on the Foolproof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn "Sun River" in "Espresso" and "Persimmon". Gigi set up a preemie hat kit. Knitted one, it needs a pompom. 3 are finished
In Stitches (13:19) #MeMadeMay is coming up: Gigi wore a nightgown!
Events(14:17) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Jasmin got a processed fleece from Morro Fleeceworks that she bought at last year's Spinning at the Winery Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen
Mother Knows Best:(17:32) Go big, since you’re already home. Try something new and outrageous with your knitting/baking/styling.
When Knitting Attacks: (24:20) Gigi was attacked by her Pointed Firs.
Knits in Space:(29:50) Taking walks and laughing with Sam. Dr Gemma does Instagram Lives Sasha of Sheepspot does Instagram lives Pawley Studios does a Twitch stream Missouri Quilt Company tutorials
And Sew On:(36:23) Gigi is almost finished with the third half-lined nightshirt, she did the coverstitching. She tells the saga of the missing box with presser feet. She got beautiful fabric from Joanne’s, ordered a pattern.
Direct download: Hurricane_Technique_-_Episode_577_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:55am PDT |
Mon, 18 May 2020
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:(0:41) Gigi finished the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan
Jasmin is almost at the armholes on her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus. Gigi likes her Ott-lite, and Jasmin likes her fancy Ott-lite.
Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion She is having a hard time getting used to technology Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi finished Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex She found some Hue Loco sock yarn Jasmin has her Musselburgh hat in her purse. Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. Jasmin is enthusing about black yarn with a rainbow (Veronica from Onyx Fiber Arts) and she mentioned the Classic Cozy Raglan Gigi is knitting preemie hats again Gigi cast on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale smoky grey. Jasmin has finished both sleeves and is nearly finished with the body of her Ursa pullover in
Gigi set up a preemie hat kit. She knitted one, it needs a pompom.
In Stitches (21:25) Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . #MeMadeMay is coming up; Gigi wore an old nightgown she sewed.
Events(25:09) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled Stash Dash 2020 Dates 5/22 to 8/22/20 #teamcuteknitter #beatbostonjen
Mother Knows Best:(27:41) Treat yourself. Something small. A good smell, a favorite meal. We mention Dr Gemma's Daily tips. Please share the small things you are doing, and your small treats in this weeks thread.
When Knitting Attacks: (35:43) Gigi ripped back the Ochre cardigan again. Gigi started the Pointed Firs, she loves the yarn, the light color does show the pattern. She needed to start it three more times anyway
Knits in Space:(40:21) Some Good News! A great way to start your day.
And Sew On:(43:04) Gigi is almost finished with two half-lined nightshirt, she did the coverstitching; She told the saga of the box of presser feet.
But she found two stippled pieces for sofa cushions, and is planning a quartet of quilts
Direct download: Cinderella_Dress_-_Episode_576_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:37pm PDT |
Sun, 10 May 2020
This 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:(0:37) Gigi is working on the knitted-on lace border for the French Cancan. Only about 50 shawl stitches left. She needs to pay attention and count. Our book, Operation Sock Drawer is scheduled to be published at the end of September!
Jasmin is roughly a handspan into her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi dug out Opus the Octopus. One tentacle is done. This is weekend knitting. Jasmin finished her Quadrat Pullover by Beautia Dew in The Dye Project’s Ecola Worsted in “Painted Lady”. Which is a butterfly, not a flower. Jasmin is nearly finished with the first half of a FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn,
Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi is finishing another Vanilla is the New Black sock in Plymouth Yarn, Superwash merino Nylon and Lurex. She needs to bind off the toe. She is not totally out of sock yarn, she bought some Hue Loco at Stitches. Gigi is working on the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn.
Jasmin is nearly at the armholes of her Ursa pullover in Knitted Wit Aran Shimmer Gigi cast on the Versaci herringbone shawl Pointed Firs in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum Gigi finished a Malabrigo cowl in bright blue. It needs blocking Gigi started the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, super wash merino rayon bamboo in a denim color with Knitcompanion
She is having a hard time getting used to technology Gigi finished a bright blue Malabrigo cowl
In Stitches (27:04) Gigi: has gotten out her summer stuff . #MeMadeMay is coming up; Gigi wore a me-made nightgown
Events(31:11) knitty.comhttps://knitty.com/sos.php has a comprehensive list of events that have been canceled
Mother Knows Best:(33:32) Grant a wish (Positive Discipline)
When Knitting Attacks: (38:18) Gigi was attacked by her Ochre cardigan, fade cowl, and Pointed Firs.
Knits in Space:(44:00) Jasmin baked cookies with Lady Dye Diane live, seamed Quadrat with friends on zoom.
And Sew On:(47:36) Gigi is almost finished with two half-lined nightshirt, it needs coverstitching; She cut the third one Gigi is working on a floral embroidery project from her Couture Embellishment class. Gigi dug out the pattern of the A-line skirt from the Beginning Clothing Construction class. She is planning to make four more with stashed fabric. She is working on a lovely black on black, discrete leopard print. Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events
The Cover stitch machine is set up.
Direct download: Bag_of_Holding_-_Episode_575_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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