Wed, 17 June 2020
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On the Needles:(0:52) Gigi is working on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth, Alpaca, and Possum in a pale grey. Jasmin finished her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi is working on the Knitmore Cowl 2.0 in Alexandra the Art of Yarn. It is grey with raspberry flashes Jasmin finished her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion. Jasmin is on the second MC stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong); she's knitting it in Black Cat Fibers Nomad Sock.
Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. There are hats in various states of construction. Jasmin started her Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Mae Designs in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “Veronica” Gigi set up a blocking station in the garage. She blocked Girl Just Wanna Have Fun, and 'Dreas Shawl Jasmin swatched for her Payne pullover by Helena Bristow in Oink Pigments Dapper in “The Emperor’s New Sweater”.
Gigi mentions the Fiber Nation podcast Gigi undid the ugly finish on the Knitmore Depth cowl, Kitchenering it looser. Jasmin is working on the back of the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi has no socks on the needles; she wants to make knee high socks. Also, it is time to get started for Xmas knitting Private stash dash: Gigi is trying to get stuff finished finished finished
In Stitches (28:24) Gigi is wearing 2 new nightshirts.
Events(29:19) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October 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:(31:40) Sharing good news.
When Knitting Attacks: (38:46) Gigi's Ochre cardigan had issues. Also, the Red cowl got worked on. Jasmin needs to tighten up the raglan decreases on the octopus pullover
Short Rows:(42:40) Genevieve talks about her knitting
Knits in Space:(47:45) Drive in movies!
And Sew On:(51:43) Gigi sewed one more half lined night gown. It needs photos to be finished, finished, finished! She dug out a box of cut out sack gowns with envelope neckline. She is working on them assembly line style. The saga of missing accessory box concludes!
Direct download: Braggadelic_-_Episode_581_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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Sat, 13 June 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
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On the Needles:(0:40) Jasmin is roughly 12 rounds from the collar of her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi is visualizing Opus the Octopus. Gigi is working on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth, Alpaca, Possum in a pale, smoky grey. Jasmin is ¾ finished with her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi is knitting a Knitmore Cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn. It is grey with raspberry flashes She is writing writing up the pattern as she knits. Jasmin is working on the back of the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi is working on the Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in St. Louis Blues with Knitcompanion. Jasmin is still on the first CC stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong) Gigi finished the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. Gigi blocked a Girls Just Wanna Have Fun shawl, by Afifa for a friend Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. There are hats in various states of construction. Gigi set up a blocking station in the garage Private stash dash: Gigi is trying to get stuff finished finished finished
In Stitches (21:29) Gigi is wearing a cozy half lined night shirt. Jasmin talks about wearing her caftan and Southern Comfort
Events(25:14) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October 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:(27:48) Do it, even if the circumstances aren’t perfect Here's the link to our Black Lives Matter instagram highlight The CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall Lois and Clark, the new adventures of Superman
When Knitting Attacks: (35:26) Jasmin missed some stitches on her Embrace Octopus Gigi's Ochre Cardigan was challenging Gigi's Sewn bowl cozy, came out worse for wear from the wash She kitchenered a cowl, in the Fiberseed Knitmore colorway with intentional pooling. Jasmin mentioned the Presser foot for sewing curves
Knits in Space:(43:31) Virtual sleepover! SO MUCH FUN! Virtual Blocking Session
And Sew On:(47:53) Gigi sewed quilting lines into the bowl cozy. She took photos of the half lined night gowns Gigi finished yet another half lined night shirt
Direct download: Reproductive_Labor_-_Episode_580_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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Sat, 6 June 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 Here at Mitchell's Creations: Handmade = Quality, Time, & Love.
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On the Needles:(0:40)
Gigi is working on the Pointed Firs shawl in Outlaw yarn: Polwarth , Alpaca, Possum in a pale, smoky grey. Jasmin finished the second sleeve and joined it to the body for her Embrace Octopus pullover in Oink Pigments “Motion of the Ocean” and “Hibiscus Kiss”. #projectsweaterchest Gigi is working on Opus the Octopus. Jasmin is ¾ finished with her FoolProof cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn, Sun River base in “persimmon” and “Espresso”. Gigi started a Knitmore Cowl in Alexandra the Art of Yarn. It is grey with raspberry flashes She is writing writing up pattern as she knits. Jasmin is working on the Cardizen in Onyx Fiber Arts Gigi is working on he Ochre cardigan out of Lisa Souza yarn, in a denim color with Knitcompanion. Jasmin started the first CC stripe on her Match and Move shawl (by Martina Behm #behmalong) Gigi finished the Clockwork by Stephen West, in grey and white Oink Pigments yarn. Gigi had set up a preemie hat kit. There are hats in various states of construction.
In Stitches (17:07) Gigi is wearing the A-line skirt she made in the Beginning Clothing Construction at West Valley College, and a grey floral dress from ages ago. Jasmin suggests Butt shorts and Gigi is thinking about Jasmin wore a polka dot dress that Gigi made ages ago
Events(21:48) The Operation Sock Drawer book will be published in October 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:(23:53) Jasmin mentions Sasha Torres' podcast Sheepspot Jasmin mentions Project Cornerstone. Here's the link to our Black Lives Matter instagram highlight The CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall
When Knitting Attacks: (31:45) Gigi was attacked by the Pointed Firs. Gigi's Sewn bowl cozy. It came out worse for wear from the wash Jasmin joined the sleeves on the WRONG SIDES of her octopus pullover
Knits in Space:(40:33) Making, making, making. Sharing. Ben and Jerry's Sweet Cream base recipe. Cuisinart 2 qt ice cream maker Pawley studio (pie plate)
And Sew On:(50:36) Gigi finished the embroidery project from the Couture Embellishments class. Gigi finished the third half-lined nightshirt, but needs to take pictures The saga of the missing box of presser feet continues. Gigi needs to make a sturdy copy of the sloper on a polypropylene sheet from Tap Plastic
Direct download: Mourning_-_Episode_579_-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:52pm PDT |