Knitmoregirls's Podcast
A Mother-Daughter Knitting Podcast.

This week's episode is sponsored by:

 

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
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Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
 

Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!

 

 

 

On the Needles:(0:38)



Gigi: FO Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades . Did not enjoy the colors


Finished setting in the sleeves/attaching hood on my Patons Cabled Hoodie in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk. Just needs a zipper


Genevieve hat: Spur hat by Hiromi Nagasawa in coordinating wizard school yarn, starting crown decreases.

Jasmin is almost done with the Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk
in “Ruby"

Gigi started the Meadowlands 9, out of Mandala :Yeti and is now working on the crochet border

 

Jasmin mentions "Try-IT-ON Tubing" 

Jasmin mentions Kino Knits

Mother Knows Best:(13:59)

Kevlar glove!

Mandolin cutter


When knitting attacks:(20:11)

Gigi: there was a small hole. Had made a yarn over into an extra stitch. Dropped it. It worked!

Also: end of yarn cake totally fell apart, got out a Nostepinne and wound a new center pull cake


Knit more, know more:(24:59)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Yalda /Solstice prep!

  • Translations of Persian mythology LINK Author?

  • Yalda checklist from Chai and Conversation https://www.instagram.com/p/C0uSA7rxfnR/

Translations of Persian mythology: Persian Myths and Tales,  Persian Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters


Straw into Gold:(39:26)


Jasmin: the spinning on the giant Incredibles Sweater project is FINISHED.


And Sew On:(41:22)

Buttons on Band uniforms

Dresses we wore to Sam's wedding

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Listen here:

 

 

This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
 

Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!

1 minute Health update 

On the Needles:(0:36)

- Gigi: FO Meadowlands 8 colorway: Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades Did not enjoy the colors

- Jasmin is working on her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her Halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); sleeve armholes done, need to work some intarsia magic

- Gigi asks about construction of a sweet tomato heel in relation to short row increases.

- Genevieve hat: Spur hat by Hiromi Nagasawa (only available on Ravelry, sorry) in coordinating wizard school yarn. (Scarf is woven, hemmed and blocked already) Must Stash yarn

Gigi: Started Meadowlands 9

- Gigi is excited about knitting socks in the coming year

- We are doing an informal Grinch-along

- Jasmin mentions her Alpenglow Swift 

- Jasmin picked up her Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby"

 

In Stitches: 

Should we keep doing in Stitches?

Gigi: socks , Self sewn comfy nightgown,  sleeping hat 

 

Mother Knows Best:(22:44)

Roadtrip correction: check PSI on the door of your car, not the tires

PLAN for all the fun things that you want to do in December 

Christmas lists: are a suggestions, not a shopping list

 

When knitting attacks:(27:25)

Gigi: there was a small hole. Had made a yarn over into an extra stitch. Dropped it. It worked!

 

Knit more, know more:(27:54)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

 

Barekat Inspired by Ainur's new pattern

 

Holidays with the Knitmore Girls:(33:06)

 
Naughty List.

Straw into Gold:(36:45)

Spun on the Daedalus Falcon:

  • Spinning last 4oz of the Lisa Souza squashblossom 

  • Grey Mary fleece, finished spinning

  • Janet Heppler sold her flock to Blair Auclair

Jasmin: Found yarn for weaving G’s scarf


And Sew On:(40:26)

- measuring color guard kids

- Christmas Fringe dress

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
 

Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!

 

UC Berkeley is starting to return remains of Muwekma ancestors.

 

On the Needles:(0:37)

- Gigi: Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades . Finished 2nd triangle.

- Jasmin is working on her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); she is into the second stripe, almost at the armholes

In Stitches:

- Gigi: socks , self sewn comfy nightgown,  sleeping hat.

Jasmin: random knitted stuff, and Vern Cardigan

Genevieve: Barberry cardigan, Anna cardigan, Griffindor scarf

Events:(6:41)

Cognitive Fiber Retreat 2023

  • Knitting club 

  • Repair Cafe 

 

When knitting attacks:(25:21)

Gigi: there was a small hole in the Meadowlands 8.

Jasmin :searching for the right yarn

Mother Knows Best:(32:39)


  • Critical thinking- (Jasmin accidentally calls the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, which is also excellent, but the podcast she's referencing is actually A Little Bit Culty.) read as many perspectives as possible, caveat James Baldwin quote “We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist." James Baldwin

 

Knit more, know more:(32:39)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

Greeting people:   Salam !


Straw into Gold: (45:24)

Jasmin: I only spin now. 

Spun on the Daedalus Falcon:

Found yarn for weaving G’s scarf


And Sew On: (49:50)

-measuring Color Guard kids

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 

Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!

 

 

On the Needles:(0:30)

  • - Gigi:  Meadowlands 7 :Electro: yellows , orange, to brown , finished  crocheted border , weighed

  • before starting and finishing each round. About 11 g per round. Had 6 g left over- not enough 

  • - Jasmin has finished the hood on her Patons Cabled Hoodie in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk

  • - Gigi: Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Rainbow with a lot of grey shades . Finished 1st triangle. 

  • - Jasmin picked up her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her Halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); she is into the second stripe, almost at the armholes

  • In Stitches:

        - Gigi: socks, self sewn comfy nightgowns

 

Events:(7:38)

 

Mother Knows Best :(19:00)

Road Trip! Service the car before, check tire pressure, supply entertainment and snacks.

Gummi bears, books on tape, music, groceries, special orange juicer 

 

Knit more, know more :(32:04)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

  • Korsi/ kotatsu how to deal with the cold.

 

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 

Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!

On the Needles:(0:36)

 

- Gigi: took a preemie hat to the Repair Cafe knitting lesson FO

 

- Jasmin is continuing to make good progress on the Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby"


Jasmin talks about sewing buttonholes onto grosgrain ribbon Rays Sewing

- Gigi:  Meadowlands 7 :Electro: yellows , orange, to brown, 4 triangles are done, crochet edging remains to be done 

 

- Jasmin has finished the sleeves and begun to knit the hood on her Patons Cabled Hoodie in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk

 

- Gigi: Meadowlands 8 Chimera. Surly Rainbow on a smoggy day, with a lot of grey shades 

 

- Jasmin picked her halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her halloween heart pullover (oink pigments sock); she is into the second stripe, almost at the armholes


- Jasmin mentions The ZipperStop in New York PLEASE LINK

- Jasmin has finished-finished her Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue”

 
The weather has gotten cold and we are wearing knits!

 

Events:(18:19)

Weekend with the grand dogs 

PIQF. Velda Newman quilt oct 12  -15

  • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11, Jasmin is teaching a steeking workshop 

  • Knitting club 

  • Repair Cafe 

  • Jasmin mentioned Laverne, from BzyPeach


Mother Knows Best( 38:14)

Seasonal rotation/culling of clothing. Clothes hanger trick 

comforter bags for storing out of season clothing from Cleaners Supply


When knitting Attacks:(43:55)

Gigi dropped a stitch on a garter stitch blanket. Was a bear to repair 

 

Knit more, know more:(48:08)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

Jasmin mentions the conflict in Israel, be mindful about reputable information. and she feels like

the reporting from Al Jazeera News is unbiased [SOURCE]


And Sew On:(59:13)

Gigi: Class progress: Midterm

Sea creature or plant, interpreted as a garment on a Barbie

Leafy sea dragon - midterm project, all are in display case 

Jasmin:

Gigi: Maleficent costume  Devore fabric
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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 

Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world!

 

On the Needles:(0:35)

  • unchecked

    Gigi: finished knitting Meadowlands blanket 6 in the colorway Gnome , crochet an edging 

  • unchecked

    Jasmin has FINISHED her Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue”.

  • unchecked

    Gigi: cast on Meadowlands 7 :Electro: yellows , orange, to brown 

  • unchecked

    Jasmin’s Paton's Cabled Hoodie is working on sleeve 1, in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk

  • uncheckedGigi: cast 

    on a sock for drag along knitting, working on foot 

  • unchecked

    Jasmin has swatched for her Arachne pullover, in Seismic Yarns Butter Sport in a yellow to orange gradient

  • unchecked

    Jasmin picked up her Halloween stripe cardigan again, in the leftovers from her Halloween Hearts pullover (in Oink Pigments Sock)

  • Knitting Club!

  •  

Events :(17:55)

  • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11, Jasmin is teaching a steeking workshop 


Mother Knows Best

  • Keep learning! It makes your brain work better. (Brainstorm by Dan Siegel on audible) LINK!!

  • Adult Education , Rosetta Stone , Duolingo, Library,


When knitting Attacks:(20:26)

  • Gigi: Instead of joining edges after I finished the 4th triangle of the Meadowlands blanket, I picked up stitches on the side and knitted both pieces together. Hated it. Doesn’t look as smooth, there are short floats that I don’t like on baby blankets 

  • Gigi: Also did the edging of Meadowlands in single crochet stitches. Not sure if I won or lost yarn chicken .

  • Meadowlands 7 Electra Yarn squeaks , feels crunchy in my hands

  • Jasmin: placed the steek on the shoulder seam of halloween stripe cardigan. Rrrrip.

  •  

Knit more, know more :(34:14)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Still. Over a year.

Deutsche Schule Tehran will be closed to Iranian students

  • NOBEL PRIZE WINNER!!!! Imprisoned Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi (her book is White Torture)

  • Nobel Prize winner Shirin Ebadi Until We Are Free 2003


And Sew On:(41:22)

Gigi: went to the Repair Cafe, and learned how to use a mending loom. Picked neon green and purple embroidery floss, couldn’t finish my project in class, checked out the loom to finish the weaving at home. 

Repair cafe: intro to embroidery 

Week 3: more embroidery, satin stitch, shading

Stick on interfacing that one can run through a printer 


J: Figured out a “hack” for the automatic button hole feature on Janome for extra large buttons

Jasmin mentions Emery Sand

 
Direct download: All_Gas_no_Brakes-_Episode_731-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 

Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world! 

 

On the Needles: (0:36)

Gigi: Meadowlands 6, Colorway Gnome

Jasmin mentions Horst Schulz

Amazon glittering quilt clips

  • unchecked

    Jasmin is FINISHED!  with the Tanny Tank top (the other test knit for Ainur)  

  • unchecked

    Jasmin is making good progress on the

    Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby"
  • unchecked

    Jasmin has picked up her Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue”; the shoulders and sleeves have been seamed, and one sleeve remains to set in. Sparkly quilt clips

  • unchecked

    Gigi: Worked on preemie hat out of sock yarn samples. 

  • uncheckedGigi;

    Cast on a sock for drag along knitting ,  

  • unchecked Gigi:

    Cast on a 40 stitch preemie hat

 

Events :(15:06)

  • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 21

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11, Jasmin is teaching a steeking workshop 

 

Mother Knows Best :(18:30)

Just say hello

 

When knitting Attacks:(25:58)

Gigi: Multi color ball of yarn from Meadowlands is falling apart. 

Gigi: preemie hat out of sock yarn samples


Knit more, know more: (28:25)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Gigi speaks about the history project for her Design class, Princess Qajar 

And Sew On: (34:42)

J: Rex’s grim reaper costume is cut. 

J: Quilt for Rex’s teacher, Flynn quilt frame saga

J: Black MOOD Citrus dress FINISHED. Serger learning curve.

J: Lucille Pants pattern traced, ready for muslin


Serged and pressed fabric for Lucille pants and plaid skirt

Direct download: Voluntold-_Episode_730-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world! 

One Minute Health Update:

4/5 Knitmores got Covid . Everyone has recovered

 

On the Needles:(0:45)

Gigi: Meadowlands 6 in the colorway Gnome finished second triangle, and third one

- Jasmin is nearly finished with the Tanny Tank top (the other test knit for Ainur) arrived, : 

- Jasmin is making good progress on the Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby"

 

Events:(13:01)

Fall Semester at West Valley College started. Attended one class meeting, missed the rest 

  • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat, Nov 11, Jasmin is teaching a Steeking workshop 

  • Congratulations to Lisa Woolfork on 200 episodes of Stitch Please 

  • wearyourtv.com


Mother Knows Best :(25:14)

Wasted College Degrees ?

Howard Zinn The Peoples History Of The United States

Let us know about alternative uses you have for your education


When knitting Attacks:(38:41)

Gigi: keeps finding yarn overs in garter stitch knitting 

J: Tanny tank: So easy, it’s easy to mess up


Knit more, know more:(43:03)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s murder. Demonstrations in different cities 

- Humans of NY photo series


And Sew On: (46:05)

Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses 

Patterns have different lines for different sizes !

J: Gigi’s dress is hemmed, I need to add buttonholes and buttons on the cuffs, also order a custom zipper for it. My dress is next.

J: Quilt for Rex’s teacher, Flynn quilt frame sage

J: Mood citrus dress cut

J: Lucille Pants pattern traced, ready for muslin

- Wanda Pencil Skirt pattern

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world! 

On the Needles:(0:36)

 

  • unchecked

    Gigi:  started new socks : Vanilla is the new Black in white, green and grey 

  • unchecked

    Jasmin is working on the Tanny Tank top (the other test knit for Ainur)

  • unchecked

    FO: Gigi: grey, black and white crocking sock , started mate

  • unchecked

    Jasmin is making good progress on the Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in

    Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby
  • unchecked

    Gigi: Meadowlands 5 in the colorway Genie autopilot working on fourth  triangle all the green is used, working with white and grey

  • Squidney's Patreon

  • Gertie's patreon

  •  

 

Events :(11:11)

Fall semester at West valley College starts August 26

  • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11

  • Jasmin mentions Beau Brummel

  • Gigi mentions Dapper Dan

  • Genevieve is loving The Home Edit

 

Mother Knows Best: (24:39)

Drink water / infused water

 

When Knitting Attacks:(29:30)

Gigi: Meadowlands blanket

 

Knit more, know more :(34:16)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 406 days

Aqueducts, Isfahan 

 

And Sew On:(43:42)

Gigi: got patterns from Joanne’s on sale 

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world! 
 

 

On the Needles:(0:33)

 

  • unchecked

    Gigi:  started new socks  Vanilla is the new Black in white, green and grey 

  • uncheckedJasmin is making good progress on the Maxie’s top test knit for

    Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby
  • unchecked

    FO: Gigi: red tweed VITNB socks

  • unchecked

    The yarn for Jasmin’s other test knit for Ainur arrived, swatching and blocking has been done

  • unchecked

    FO: Gigi: grey, black and white crocking sock 

  • unchecked

    Gigi: Meadowlands 5 in the color way Genie autopilot, working on third  triangle, all the green is used, working with white and grays

 

Event:(6:06)

Fall semester at Westvalley College starts August 26

 

Mother Knows Best:(9:36)

 

Knit more, know more:(16:58)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 399 days

New York Times article about protests in Iran

  • Religious holidays are being used as a means to protest legally. Ish. 

 

And Sew On:(26:34)

Gigi: ordered book for fall semester at West valley , and she found some flannel for a circle skirt

Jasmin:  Dr. Rex’s upper jaw surgery is complete, and was a success. Lower jaw is coming

 

Direct download: Dr_Rexs_New_Teeth-_Episode_727-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world! 
 
 

On the Needles :(0:36)

Feedback on Dressmakers of Auschwitz
Why Jews Don't Count  
  • Gigi: finished the light green variegated socks at Jasmin’s Vanilla is the New Black 

  • Jasmin is moving along the back of her Morellet top in Oink Pigments "Guild" in poison green and hot pink

  • Jasmin is on CC2 of herRibbon Wrap in Neighborhood Fiber Co's Neon mini skein set ; Jasmin added a 7th color- a transition between hot pink and orange

  • Gigi: finished heel increases of grey, black and white crocking socks, and turned the heel 

  • Gigi: worked on red tweed VITNB socks

  • The yarn for Jasmin’s other test knit for Ainur has arrived! Swatching will commence after recording.

  • Colourpop Barbie Pink lipstick (no longer available :( )

  • Gigi knitted on the sample yarn premiere hat 

  • Jasmin is making good progress on the Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby” LINK?

  • Gigi: Meadowlands 5 in the colorway Genie, autopilot working on second triangle 

  • Jasmin: Tanny's Tank Top (Side to side Garter stripe top)

  • Nicky Epstein's book on Barbie clothes


Event:( 35:19)


Mother Knows Best: (44:19)

  • Many hands make light work.
  • Gigi's cleaning music; Ricky Martin, Brooks and Dunne: Hardworking Man

When knitting Attacks: (51:37)

Gigi: finished the pair of variegated green socks.  Cast on a third sock

Sample yarn preemie hat: lost 3 stitches on the side

 Strange New Worlds Musical Episode ("Subspace Rhapsody")

Jasmin: misread Morellet pattern, had to rip out a section and re-do


Knit more, know more:(55:19)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 388 days

Country is on a plateau, stars are bright, lots of ancient astronomers 

STEAM: Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics 

And Sew On:(58:50)

Gigi: ordered book for fall semester at West Valley 

Jasmin: prepped leather full dental replacement for Dr. Rex’s upcoming surgery

 
Direct download: Suffer_Through_Some_Joy-_Episode_726-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world! 
 

 

On the Needles: (0:31)

 

Events :(28:11)

 

  • Shark Week, hosted by Aquaman,  is over

  • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 21st

  • Cogknitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11

 

Mother Knows Best :(32:38)

 

When knitting Attacks: (42:35)

Gigi: Using an H hook  size 8/ 5.0 for  crocheting the border.  Would prefer it a bit tighter 

Jasmin: misread morellet pattern, had to rip out a section and re-do

Gigi:  working with gourd shaped metal stitch markers. Happier with round rubber stitch markers.

 

Knit more, know more :(47:43)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 381 days

Sleeping on the roof       

Survival of the Thickest

And Sew On:(54:05)

Jasmin: Order from PDF Plotting has arrived- time to trace and muslin some pants!

 
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Listen here:

This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world! 
 

 

 

 

On the Needles: (0:34)

 

Events :(28:13)

  • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, in October

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat, Nov 11



Mother Knows Best: (40:18)

  • Taking Naps!

 

When knitting Attacks:(44:46)

- Gigi: Meadowlands 4, dropped a stitch on the 4th triangle.

- Gigi; red tweed Vanilla is the new Black: messed up the increase in the left side of the heel.

- Gigi: both the Meadowlands 5 Genie, and the second red tweed sock have a knot in the yarn.

- Jasmin sneaky cable, bleeding and missing bobble


Knit more, know more:(51:53)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 377 days

Persian Time!

And Sew On: (58:03)

Gigi: watched  Next in Fashion 

Designers made a suit in  1  ½ days. Upsetting

Jasmin: working on quilt for Rex's teacher Flynn quilting frame

video

- Jasmin mentions Sidney's Squid school of Vintage Knitting, and her Lucille pants by Gertie (available through her Patreon)

Review:

Book : DRESSMAKERS OF AUSCHWITZ

Direct download: Its_in_to_be_Out-_Episode_724-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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Listen here:

 
This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world! 
 

On the Needles:(0:36)

  • Gigi: working on Vanilla is the New Black socks she cast on last week

  • Jasmin’s Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue” sleeves are done, ribbon has arrived

  • Jasmin’s Paton's Cabled Hoodie is nearly at the armholes, in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk

  • Gigi: working on Meadowlands 4. Pink over grey to white. Working on fourth triangle.

  • Jasmin is 3” from the bottom of her Adventure Tank by Fatimah Hinds in Tess Yarns raw silk (in a turquoise)

  • Gigi ordered yarn for Autopilot knitting

  • Morellet pattern in Oink Pigments "Guild" in poison green and hot pink


Events: (18:10)

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat, November

  • Tour de Fleece 7/1-7/23

  • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family

  • Maybe Red Alder?



Mother Knows Best: (24:54)


Knit more, know more:(38:38)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 367 days

Homemade fruit leather Takdis fruit leather


Straw into Gold:(44:05)

  • Drop spindle sweater project unearthed!


And Sew On:(46:15)

Gigi: pedal pushers from Cañada pants drafting class: stitch in the ditch for securing facing. Need to cut and sew patch pocket for gray pants. Will sew pocket over side seam. Need to hem stitch 

Direct download: Fan_of_Fans-_Episode_723-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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Listen here:

 

This week's episode is sponsored by:

Ready for some retail therapy with a side of laughter and community? Look no further than Erin.Lane's monthly live sales! Each sale features a fresh theme (think whimsical unicorns, sassy llamas, you name it!), and you'll be the first to snag brand spankin' new fabrics. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite bag too.

 

Make sure to never miss a minute (or fabric) by signing up for the newsletter, and keep up with us in real time by with our Facebook community, Erin.Lane Bag Buddies. Bag buddies always get first access to new bags and fabrics, because who doesn't want to share the love of their besties?

 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world! 
 

 

On the Needles: (0:35)

 

 

Events :(32:11)



Mother Knows Best :(45:11)

Keep photos of tried and true patterns on the phone, or better yet, use the Knitcompanion app!

 

When knitting Attacks: (52: 59)

 

  • Out of yarn for Andrew's socks. Decided to knit some Vanilla is the New Black socks. Other socks , knitting cuff for 2 inches, then stockinette to beginning of heel increases 
  • Black,  grey and white yarn is crocking all over my hands 
  • Meadowlands 4: instead of a 300g ball, I got 2at 150 each.
  • Jasmin: Ripped out nearly an entire sleeve for 2 sts

 

 

Knit more, know more:(1:08:06)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 360 days. Yogurt as a Panacea Yogurt and Cucumber

 

And Sew On: (1:14:16)

 

Direct download: Cheaper_Than_Disney-_Episode_722-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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Listen here:

 
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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
IMG_6131
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks, based just outside of San Francisco, CA, creates color for people who love bold, saturated yarn and fiber as well as for those who might be *a little* afraid of wearing color.
 
We dye a large range of colorways from neon and black light/UV reactive colors all the way through to deep, rich semi-solid, tonal, and low contrast variegated colorways. Of course, we only use the softest and most exquisite bases!
 
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks - color to rock your world! 

On the Needles:(0:33)

  • Jasmin’s Piñata jacket by Quaylyn Stark is FINISHED!

  • Gigi: brown socks for Andrew are bound off

  • Jasmin’s Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue” is making fast progress up the body (Jasmin mentions her beloved Susanne's rosewood glove needles)

  • Jasmin’s Patons Cabled Hoodie is nearly at the armholes, in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk

  • Gigi: used the last of the brown yarn to knit the toe of the yellow speckled socks

  • Gigi: working on Meadowlands 4 . First triangle is done 

  • Ripple Halter by Jessie Mae out of Tess ribbon. Jasmin mentions the Winderfull!


Events:(23:27)

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat Nov 11 2023

  • J trip to NY from 6/21-6/28

  • Tour de Fleece 7/1-7/22



Mother Knows Best: (29:01)

Tell your friends if you need something, or ask your mother for her bobbin of clear thread

 

When knitting attacks:(33:50)

  • Mis-crossed cable. Dropped down, and fixed.


Knit more, know more :(38:55)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 339 days

 

Persian baking . Chickpea cookies , rice flour cookies, Napoleons, halva, baklava, Honey Bakery

Sholeh zard, White Stuff with farina is called Fereni.

And Sew On: (49:45)

Gigi: got my grade for Fabric Analysis 2


  • Jasmin sewed the fit and flare dress to go with her pinata jacket; can not recommend the pattern.

  •  

Holographic fabric is called "Performance Stretch Apparel Fabric Silver Electric"
Fabric glue that @juriface recommended is "Fabri-Tac"
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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

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For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

 

 

    

On the needles :(0:35)

  • Gigi, knitting at Jasmin’s: striped socks for Andrew.  Finished!

  • Gigi: Meadowlands blanket 3.0 , Very potato chippy. Skein fell into pieces and is miserably tangled , got too much, so wound the yarn into two separate color balls 

  • Gigi: finished a striped preemie hat. 

  • Jasmin body is finished, fringe is in progress on her Piñata jacket by Quaylyn Stark. Fringe adventure!

  • Cast on a brown pair of socks for Andrew 

  • Jasmin’s Patons “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo Rios “Bobby Blue” is making fast progress up the body.

  • Finished body of Meadowlands blanket 3.0, did zigzag crochet join, doing crochet border and : finished knitting 

  • Jasmin’s Patons Cabled Hoodie is nearly at the armholes, in Seismic Yarns “Citrine” Butter Sock Dk

  • Gigi :started Meadowlands 4. Pink over grey to white, two balls, reverse snd for stripes 

Tv: 

Season 1 of Next in Fashion. 

They are supposed to make a red carpet dress in two days, when it usually takes weeks 

Stressful to watch, because it is too close to home 

 

Events:(30:15)

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat , November 10,11,12

  • J trip to Portland 6/10 was AMAAAZING, NY from 6/21-6/28 Play by christopher oscar peña How to make an American Son

  • Tour de Fleece July 1st -July 21



Mother Knows Best:(41:28)

When knitting attacks :(47:16)

G: almost finished with Andrew’s brown sock. Heel area looks big and baggy. 

Frogged back to heel flap 

Roomba attacks:  Meadowlands 3,  Andrew’s striped socks:

 

Knit more, know more:(51:19)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

 

 


And Sew on:(57:02) Jasmin's sewing

Gigi: sewing with J & G. Having such a great time. Hand sewed the hem of the pants 

  • Looked at her wearing it. Noticed everything that I should have done better. 

  • Drag lines. Fussy fabric, delicate Shredded, unraveling 



Tony Awards Red Carpet fashion

Jasmin cut a fit and flare dress to go with her Piñata jacket
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organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The first time I saw a chain row counter, I thought "Hmm, that's nice, but I’ll  just mark my pattern". 
But I inevitably forgot and spent more time re-counting my knitting than actually knitting!
 
Friend, do yourself a favor and put a chain row counter on that project (you can thank me later).
You’ll always know exactly where you are and get to knit more - and stress less!
No clicking, tallying, or waking your phone up every row. 
Just knit!
 
Find your perfect counter at TWICESHEAREDSHEEP.COM

 

On the needles;(0:35)

  • Gigi knitting at Jasmin’s : striped socks for Andrew.  Finished 

  • Gigi: Meadowlands blanket 3.0 , Very potato chippy. . 4th triangle

  • Gigi: finished a striped preemie hat. 

  • Jasmin is nearly at the decreases on the Vertizontal Slouch hat #2 in some aged self-striping yarn

  • Jasmin body is finished, fringe is in progress on her Piñata jacket by Quaylyn Stark

  • Gigi cast on brown socks for Andrew 

  • Jasmin cast on a Paton's “Must Have Cardigan” in Malabrigo “Bobby Blue”

  • Jasmin: Racerback tank by Jessie Mae in ribbon LINK out of Tess ribbon

 

Events :(20:46)

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat in November

  • J trip to Portland 6/10, NY from 6/21-6/28



Mother Knows Best: (23:04)

  • Use Taxpayer funded public spaces!
 

When knitting attacks:(27:45)

Gigi: Meadowlands out of Mandala

J: Kept incorrectly establishing cables

J: ribbon top physics

The Winderfull!

Increase in the Knitcompanion App

 

Knit more, know more :(38:09)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 325 days.

  • Persian dinner. French Feta cheese

Taste of Persia

International Food Bazaar

And Sew on: (44:35)

Sewing G’s coat. 

Sewing with J & G. Having such a great time. 

Lining for Gs jacket. Sewing with chiffon is challenging

Flynn Quilting Frame

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Listen here:

 

This week's episode is sponsored by:

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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
TSS Logo - tagline 2022c
The first time I saw a chain row counter, I thought "Hmm, that's nice, but I’ll  just mark my pattern". 
But I inevitably forgot and spent more time re-counting my knitting than actually knitting!
 
Friend, do yourself a favor and put a chain row counter on that project (you can thank me later).
You’ll always know exactly where you are and get to knit more - and stress less!
No clicking, tallying, or waking your phone up every row. 
Just knit!
 
Find your perfect counter at TWICESHEAREDSHEEP.COM

 

On the Needles :(0:37)

 

Events:(18:28)

  • #MeMadeMay is HERE! Denim A line skirt from Clothing Construction 1

  • Cognitive Fiber Retreat 2023

  • oink pigment

  • Lazersheep

  • Alpenglow

  • Seismic Yarns

  • Soap vendor

  • J trip to Portland 6/10, NY from 6/21-6/28


Bolt Fabrics

Mother Knows Best::(26:36)

 

When Knitting Attacks :(34:12)

Cast on 2nd sock for Andrew. Lost a sock needle 

Needed to do heel smooth and top of the foot ribbed, ripped back 

When Sewing Attacks 

The Hack was to shorten G's jacket to hip length. Pattern pieces need to reflect that. Sewed pockets. Very challenging. Now need to cut off pockets and also shorten lining. 

Fashion Analysis 2

Got 10/10 for shrinkage project  Did print design presentation.. School is done for this semester 



Knit more, know more :(40:32)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 318 days.

  • Pa gosha

  • Sewghati


Straw into Gold:(45:12)

  • Brain was noisy, so i started spinning again. (working on the Incredibles Family Hiro project wool)


And Sew on: (47:10)

 Sewing G’s coat. Vogue pattern has poor instructions for a pocket. 

Sewing with J & G. Having such a great time. 

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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
TSS Logo - tagline 2022c
The first time I saw a chain row counter, I thought "Hmm, that's nice, but I’ll  just mark my pattern". 
But I inevitably forgot and spent more time re-counting my knitting than actually knitting!
 
Friend, do yourself a favor and put a chain row counter on that project (you can thank me later).
You’ll always know exactly where you are and get to knit more - and stress less!
No clicking, tallying, or waking your phone up every row. 
Just knit!
 
Find your perfect counter at TWICESHEAREDSHEEP.COM

 

 

 

 

On the Needles :(0:36)

 

Events :(7:00)



Mother Knows Best: (27:21)

  • Money



Knit more, know more :(31:24)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 313 days.

 

And Sew on: (36:55)

When Sewing G’s pants, she requested adjustable elastic in the back waist, like the Cat and Jack brand.

Jasmin: 

  • Genevieve’s suit progress, Wedding 2023 project. 

  • Jasmin's dress: fabric, lining, and interfacing cut, sewing started. Front and back assembled, lining assembled. Lining connected at shoulders, lining hand sewn to zipper 

  • Gertie's Patreon

  • Gigi's dress

  • My skirt was cut on the bias.  Bias skirts need to hang for 24 hours to allow the bias to hang properly 

Quillting : Flynn frame
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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
TSS Logo - tagline 2022c
The first time I saw a chain row counter, I thought "Hmm, that's nice, but I’ll  just mark my pattern". 
But I inevitably forgot and spent more time re-counting my knitting than actually knitting!
 
Friend, do yourself a favor and put a chain row counter on that project (you can thank me later).
You’ll always know exactly where you are and get to knit more - and stress less!
No clicking, tallying, or waking your phone up every row. 
Just knit!
 
Find your perfect counter at TWICESHEAREDSHEEP.COM

 

 

 

On the Needles:(0:38)

 

Events : (14:28)

  • #MeMadeMay is HERE!  weather turned cold, wearing knitted socks again, and cowls

  • Jasmin wearing Me Mades and talking to the knitting club kids about slow fashion 

  • Cutting Edge mat
  • We discuss the Writers' Guild Strike

 

Purloined :(30:06) From Dr Gemma Cogknitive Podcast

Something I really Like: Phone case with driver’s license and cc slot


Mother Knows Best: :(33:51)

  • Hold your hands behind your back while you’re teaching (especially with small kids)

 

Knit more, know more :(42:29)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 304 days.

  • More is more

And Sew on: (49:07)

Gigi: Fabric Analysis 2  Final Project

When Sewing Attacks 

  •  Genevieve’s pants: not happy with the fly zipper, seam ripped a number of times 

  • Gigi dug out instructions from 1990 class 

  • Sewed the zipper in the wrong direction. 

  • Finished hand sewing 

  • Sewed princess seams on Js dress 

  • Sewed muslin for my bodice 

Jasmin: 

  • Genevieve’s suit progress, Wedding 2023 project. 

  • J dress: fabric, lining, and interfacing cut, sewing started 

  • Gigi dress: muslin cut and fitted, dress pieces 75% cut

  • Visible mending fest continues! Armrests on my throne.

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This episode is sponsored by:

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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
TSS Logo - tagline 2022c
The first time I saw a chain row counter, I thought "Hmm, that's nice, but I’ll  just mark my pattern". 
But I inevitably forgot and spent more time re-counting my knitting than actually knitting!
 
Friend, do yourself a favor and put a chain row counter on that project (you can thank me later).
You’ll always know exactly where you are and get to knit more - and stress less!
No clicking, tallying, or waking your phone up every row. 
Just knit!
 
Find your perfect counter at TWICESHEAREDSHEEP.COM

 

 

On the Needles :(0:34)

  • Gigi at Jasmin’s house knitting: striped socks for Andrew.

  • Jasmin swatched for an Adventure Tank by Fatimah Hinds in Tess Yarns raw silk (in a turquoise)

  • Jasmin swatched for a Morellet Top by Lana Jois in Oink Pigments Guild (Linen/silk)

  • Gigi: started Meadowlands 3.0 , Very potato chippy. 3 colors so far reddish purple, fuchsia, purple. Now: pumpkin and grey / lavender 

  • Gigi: cast on a  striped  preemie hat 

  • Jasmin finished the brim on Vertizontal Slouch hat #2 in some aged self-striping yarn

  • Jasmin continues on a Big Hair Much Care hat by Fatimah Hinds in Valkyrie Yarns self-striping yarn. (30% more stitches than as written)

  • Dipole hat, by Chin Matthews in Seismic Yarn’s butter sock in the “Escape” colorway. “Compassion Collection where 20% of gross sales will be donated to an organization that supports a marginalized community. As a Pride inspired colorway, it only makes sense that the donations go to The Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention to LGBTQIA+ youth.”

 

Events :(14:25)

  • #MeMadeMay is HERE!  weather turned cold, Gigi is wearing knitted socks again, and cowls

  • Jasmin is posting selfies of her me -mades. Wearing the Citrus Dress

 

Mother Knows Best: (19:40)

  • Ask An Expert (the principal suggesting finger knitting and knitting dolls for the littles)

 

When Knitting Attacks :(31:17)

Fashion Analysis 2 Laundering

Meadowlands 3.

 

Knit more, know more :(36:10)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 297 days.

 

And Sew on: (40:32)

Gigi: 

  •  Genevieve’s pants: not happy with the fly zipper, seam ripped a number of times 

  • Dug out instructions from 1990 class 

Jasmin: 

  • Genevieve’s suit progress, Wedding 2023 project. (J dress pattern traced, muslin sewn and altered, ready to cut The Real Fabric.)

  • Visible mending fest continues! Yoga bolster with vines.

 

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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
TSS Logo - tagline 2022c
The first time I saw a chain row counter, I thought "Hmm, that's nice, but I’ll  just mark my pattern". 
But I inevitably forgot and spent more time re-counting my knitting than actually knitting!
 
Friend, do yourself a favor and put a chain row counter on that project (you can thank me later).
You’ll always know exactly where you are and get to knit more - and stress less!
No clicking, tallying, or waking your phone up every row. 
Just knit!
 
Find your perfect counter at TWICESHEAREDSHEEP.COM

 

On the needles: (0:36)

 

Events:(15:38)

  • Me made May is coming up 

 

Mother Knows Best:(18:55)

  • Make reservations, even 5 minutes before

  • Revival

 

When knitting attacks: (23:15)

Gigi: dug out jeans from couture embellishment class. 

Sweetheart jeans by old Navy

 

Knit more, know more :(30:11)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 290 days.

 

And Sew on: (48:46)

Gigi: Fabric Analysis 2  

 Final project: print design. No stripes, or polka dots. 

My inspiration piece is the design from the Couture embellishment class,

Taking a Line Development class in the future, and thinking of doing a pomegranate line.  

Spoonflower printing 

Jasmin: Genevieve’s suit progress, Wedding 2023 project.

 

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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
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On the needles :(0:34)

  • Gigi at Jasmin’s house knitting: stripy socks for Andrew  next step: heel flap

  • Jasmin is nearly finished with her Fractal Danger scarf out of Abstract Fiber Supersock in “Danger” (Bar Maids Knitmore Girls box #1)

  • Gigi: finished the second meadowland baby blanket, crochet border, very potato chippy. 

  • Started a green preemie hat.  finished  this with a leaf on the top   Ends woven in 

  • Jasmin’s “worm” project progress i-cord maker

  • Jasmin is nearly done with the Vertizontal Slouch hat in some aged self-striping yarn

 

Events :(12:18)

  • Me made May is coming up 

 

Mother Knows Best: (15:12)

  • Plan now for participating in the Grinchalong!

 

When knitting attacks:(17:25)

Pinterest fail

Midterm Fail

Sandra Chandler Quilts

Knit more, know more :(26:21)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 276 days. Also, hijab surveillance is increased


And Sew on: (34:57)

Gigi: Fabric analysis 2, research project, done. Genevieve “helped “ with PowerPoint presentation. Reading about recycling of off cuts and abandoned fishing nets into new polyester fibers 

On tv: next in fashion

 

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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
TSS Logo - tagline 2022c
The first time I saw a chain row counter, I thought "Hmm, that's nice, but I’ll  just mark my pattern". 
But I inevitably forgot and spent more time re-counting my knitting than actually knitting!
 
Friend, do yourself a favor and put a chain row counter on that project (you can thank me later).
You’ll always know exactly where you are and get to knit more - and stress less!
No clicking, tallying, or waking your phone up every row. 
Just knit!
 
Find your perfect counter at TWICESHEAREDSHEEP.COM

 

 

 

On the needles:(0:33)

  • Gigi at Jasmin’s house knitting: striped socks for Andrew   Finished heel flap, turned heel. Working on gusset 

  • Jasmin is working on Chin Matthews' Dipole Beanie  in Seismic Yarn’s butter sock in the “Escape” colorway. “Compassion Collection where 20% of gross sales will be donated to an organization that supports a marginalized community. As a Pride inspired colorway, it only makes sense that the donations go to The Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention to LGBTQIA+ youth.”
  • Gigi: started meadowland baby blanket 3.0 , Very potato chippy.

  • Gigi : started a  striped  preemie hat.  Not managing one hat per week 

  • Jasmin is nearly done with the Vertizontal Slouch hat in some aged self-striping yarn

  • Gigi: listened to Michelle Obama’s podcast, talking about knitting, and the power of small 

 

Events:(11:06)

 

Mother Knows Best: :(22:44)

 

When knitting attacks :(33:00)

 

  • Gigi: Meadowlands # 3
  • Jasmin’s vertizontal slouch runs out of yarn during the crown decreases
  • Gigi's Musselburgs
  • Jasmin's For Fox's Sake
  • Gigi's cardigan that she divorced.

 

 

Knit more, know more: (40:52)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 283 days.

  • Eid Mobarak

 

And Sew on: (46:08)

Gigi: Fabric Analysis 2  

 research project, done, reading about recycling of off cuts and abandoned fishing nets into new polyester fibers . Oral presentation was very successful, thanks to my tech support team !

 

Jasmin: Visible mending! Genevieve’s suit progress

Luna blanket

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Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle
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On the Needles :(0:37)


Events:(16:39)

  • Me made May is coming up 

 
 

Mother Knows Best: (17:49)

  • Jasmin talks about her Custom Croqui from MyBodyModel

When knitting Attacks:(29:38)

Gigi talks about her Meadowlands blanket. Jasmin's Quilt top seams were all wiggy. Norelco Ear and Nose hair trimmer!


Knit more, know more :(38:23)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

 

  • Protests are ongoing, 269 days.
  • Jasmin does a Persian New Year's presentation in Genevieve's class
  • Here's a link to the Haftseen coloring page

 


And Sew on: (47:08)

Gigi: Fabric Analysis 2  

Need to do a research project, and Power Point presentation. Reading about recycling of off cuts into new polyester fibers 

Jasmin:

  • Patterns for wedding reception outfits

  • Jasmin- Dr Seuss quilt for a rainbow baby- quilt top done


- We mention Sandra Chandler- the quilter who works with reclaimed denim.
 
Direct download: _Paper_Doll-_Episode_711-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 
TSS Logo - tagline 2022c
 
When was the last time you received a gift and were truly surprised?
Surprised like someone had crawled inside your brain and pulled out the EXACT thing that would make you squeal with delight?
That's what it's like to be a member of Twice Sheared Sheep's Surprise Box Club. And 250 new slots just opened for their 2023 club!
Make this year a year of joy with 2 seasonal boxes delivered right to your hot little hands with exactly what you were wishing for; awesome knitting tools, luscious yarn, and surprise knitting gifts you didn't even know to ask for.
Grab your slot before they sell out again!
 

 

On the needles :(0:37)

 

Events:(21:43)

 
 

Mother Knows Best:(28:42)

You don't have to finish something you don't like

 

When knitting attacks:(36:17)

Gigi Meadowlands blanket & Jasmin's Verizontal Slouch 


Knit more, know more :(42:27)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 260 days.

  • Tahdig sandwiches!

And Sew on:(45:40)

Gigi: Fabric Analysis 2  

Need to do a research project, and Power Point presentation

Jasmin:

  • Patterns for wedding reception outfits

  • Jasmin- Dr Seuss quilt for a rainbow baby 

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Audio only from our first live video episode 

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Enjoy! (Audio only version coming soon)

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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 

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Radicle Threads was founded by Shobha Nadarajah, Elisabeth Desamour & Caroline Dick. The magazine features articles,  tutorials, recipes, and of course, crocheting and knitting patterns.

 

You can find issues of Radicle Threads at:

 

www.radiclethreads.com

 

On the needles

  • Jasmin’s Sea Glass Pullover is finished!

  • Gigi at Jasmin’s house knitting: socks for Andrew finished the foot, need yarn for toe

  • Gigi turned in the knitted weaving project for Fiber Analysis 2. 

  •  
  • Jasmin has started a Dipole Beanie by Chin Matthews in Seismic Yarn’s butter sock in the “Escape” colorway . “Compassion Collection where 20% of gross sales will be donated to an organization that supports a marginalized community. As a Pride inspired colorway, it only makes sense that the donations go to The Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention to LGBTQIA+ youth.”

  • Gigi: working on the second meadowlands , fir working on the the third triangle . Very potato chippy. 

  • Jasmin started her For Fox Sake pullover by Maxim Cyr in Lisa Souza SW “Squashblossom” and Neighborhood Fiber Co for the contrast colors. ⅓ through the yoke. Making notes on my pattern in KnitCompanion, since I can’t comfortably do it in Ravelry.

  • Jasmin started and finished the first Geometry by Minimi Knit Design in Mitchell's Creations yarn "Bayou" colorway

  • Jasmin started the second Geometry top 

  • Jasmin swatched for 2 more colorwork pullovers


Events 

  • Mend it March 

    • Dragon teeth

    •  

Nowrooz 

 

Mother Knows Best:

Be the Harriet Hamsterbone you want to see in the world. “Princesses don’t do that.” “I’m a princess, I am doing it; so, princesses DO do it.”


When knitting attacks:

  • For fox sake

  • Geometry top #1, too short  


Knit more, know more

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 255 days.


Nowrooz : Eid didani 



And Sew on:

Gigi: Fabric analysis 2  

  • Weaving project .Weave Cowl by UknitMe2

  • Yarn is single ply tweed, dark brown and oatmeal. Scratchy turned in

Jasmin:

  • Mood Citrus dress; finished the wearable muslin (buttons from Rhinebeck 2021). Will be making some slight adjustments before doing the final silhouette 

Direct download: If_not_now_when__-_Episode_709-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 

IMG_6160

Radicle Threads was founded by Shobha Nadarajah, Elisabeth Desamour & Caroline Dick. The magazine features articles,  tutorials, recipes, and of course, crocheting and knitting patterns.

 

You can find issues of Radicle Threads at:

 

www.radiclethreads.com

 

One minute medical update 

 

On the Needles: (0:35)

  • Gigi: found DPNs for drag along knitting, cast on another hat 

  • Jasmin’s Sea Glass Pullover is less than ½ sleeve from being finished

  • Gigi at Jasmin’s house knitting: socks for Andrew, working on a foot of foot

  • Jasmin is making some progress on her Fractal Danger scarf out of Abstract Fiber Supersock in “Danger” (Bar Maids Knitmore Girls box #1)

  • Gigi finished the knitted weaving project for Fiber Analysis 2.

  • Jasmin has started a Dipole Beanie by Chin Matthews in Seismic Yarn’s butter sock in the “Escape” colorway . “Compassion Collection where 20% of gross sales will be donated to an organization that supports a marginalized community. As a Pride inspired colorway, it only makes sense that the donations go to The Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention to LGBTQIA+ youth.”

  • Gigi: started the next :meadowland baby blanket. Very potato chippy. 

 

Events :(7:29)

Lockdown at Westvalley  Here is Jasmin's gun control letter, which you can send via Resistbot.

 

Mother Knows Best :(18:20)

Emergency supplies

 

When knitting attacks :(25:10)

Gigi: made a mistake at the beginning of a row on a Meadowlands blanket

 

Knit more, know more : (25:55)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 248 days.

Das  IRAN update podcast 

Nowrooz!



And Sew on: (41:37)

Gigi: Fabric analysis 2  

Jasmin:

  • Mood Citrus dress; fronts and backs are sewn, waiting on lining to arrive

  • Enhancing ‘Quelle Decollatage (the dress form)

  • Substack post about the process pending

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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 

IMG_6160

Radicle Threads was founded by Shobha Nadarajah, Elisabeth Desamour & Caroline Dick. The magazine features articles,  tutorials, recipes, and of course, crocheting and knitting patterns.

 

You can find issues of Radicle Threads at:

 

www.radiclethreads.com

 

 

 

 

 

On the Needles: (0:36)

Gigi and Jasmin collected preemie hats at Stitches

  • Jasmin:Test knit for Chin Matthews in Neighborhood Fiber Co Organic Studio DK: Finished, finished, finished!

  • Jasmin’s Sea Glass Pullover is FLYING! The yoke is done, body is 4ish inches in

  • Jasmin mentions The Baller by Alpenglow Industries

  • Gigi at Jasmin’s house knitting: socks for Andrew second sock finished  gusset, working on foot

  • Jasmin is making some progress on her Fractal Danger scarf out of Abstract Fiber Supersock in “Danger” (Bar Maids Knitmore Girls box #1)

  • Gigi:meadowland baby blanket acrylic yarn, Mandala, crocheting around the border to use up more yarn.

  • Jasmin has started a Dipole Beanie by Chin Matthews in Seismic Yarn’s butter sock in the “Escape” colorway, which is part of their Compassion Collection, from their website:

  •  

    “...Compassion Collection where 20% of gross sales will be donated to an organization that supports a marginalized community. As a Pride inspired colorway, it only makes sense that the donations go to The Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention to LGBTQIA+ youth.”

     

  • Gigi :preemie hats are drag along knitting at school 

  • Jasmin started her Piñata jacket by Quaylyn Stark

  • Gigi: started the next meadowlands , first triangle is done, started the second one

 

Events :(11:46)

 

 

Mother Knows Best:(27:07)

Drag queens, Trans rights.

Trevor Project Website


When Knitting Attacks  :(35:15)

  • Gigi: lost one of my DPNs out of my preemie hat kit no


Knit more, know more :(38:23)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 239 days.

Das  IRAN update podcast 

. Every Sunday at 11am in San Francisco 



And Sew On: (44:27)

Gigi: Fabric analysis 2  

  • Weaving project 

Jasmin:

  • Mood Citrus dress; wearable muslin cut, sewing has started. (Pulled out the serger)

  • Mending! A pair of my pants, a button on Genevieve’s pants, and a hole in a blanket.

Direct download: Eat_the_Frog_First-_Episode_707-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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Listen here:

 
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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 

IMG_6160

Radicle Threads was founded by Shobha Nadarajah, Elisabeth Desamour & Caroline Dick. The magazine features articles,  tutorials, recipes, and of course, crocheting and knitting patterns.

 

You can find issues of Radicle Threads at:

 

www.radiclethreads.com

 

On the Needles: (0:34)

 

  • Gigi: put another row on the excavation blanket


Events :(34:57)


Mother Knows Best:(38:08)

Be the worst at something!

 

When knitting attacks :(43:15)

  • Gigi messed up the shoulder of the Verena cardigan again 


Knit more, know more: (44:17)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

 

 

  • Lead up to Persian New year! Find some Nowrooz celebrations near you!

  • (We couldn't find the link to the Waffle Tahdig; but we're still looking for it)


And Sew on:

Gigi: Fabric analysis 2  

  • Found buttons online. Had J help with the ordering 

Jasmin:

  • Put her vintage sewing machines in the center section of the sweater cabinet as functional decor

Direct download: Tying_One_On-_Episode_706-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 

IMG_6160

Radicle Threads was founded by Shobha Nadarajah, Elisabeth Desamour & Caroline Dick. The magazine features articles,  tutorials, recipes, and of course, crocheting and knitting patterns.

 

You can find issues of Radicle Threads at:

 

www.radiclethreads.com



On the Needles: (0:39)

 

Events :(31:30)

 

When knitting attacks :(44:02)


Knit more, know more :(47:44)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing, 220 days. Paris February 11

Feb18, Munich, Germany 

Das IRAN update podcast 

. Every Sunday at 11am in San Francisco 

- Avaaz     

- Link to show about four Persian women in the Diaspora ("Wish You Were Here" by Sanaz Toosi)


And Sew on:(52:47)

Gigi: Fabric analysis 2  

  • Excavated my sewing tray, A line skirts from beginning clothing construction. Problem: no pockets for phone  Teacher Store trays

  • Found buttons online. Took forever.  We were talking about space dyed things. Roving with Turkish drop spindle 

Jasmin:

Direct download: Irresponsibly_Late-_Episode_705-The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
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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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 

IMG_6160

Radicle Threads was founded by Shobha Nadarajah, Elisabeth Desamour & Caroline Dick. The magazine features articles,  tutorials, recipes, and of course, crocheting and knitting patterns.

 

You can find issues of Radicle Threads at:

 

www.radiclethreads.com

 

On the Needles: (0:35)

 

Events:(  27:45)

 

Mother Knows Best:(31:14)

1619 documentary LINK
Elevate Black Joy 

- Equity Heroes Celebrating Black Joy During Black History Month

When knitting attacks :(32:53)

  • Gigi Verena: Ripped everything beyond the collar back started the upper back over again 

  • Search for black buttons


Knit more, know more :(37:00)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Berlin 2/11/2023 Iranian embassy 

nor  cal Every Sunday at 11am in San Francisco 

Spring cleaning for Nowrooz


And Sew on: (43:51)

Fabric Analysis II has started 

Show and tell in class, where everyone brought in a garment that had some structural issues 

Direct download: Amazing..._Something_-_Episode_704-The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:56am PDT

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.

 

 

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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?

Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

 

Radicle Threads was founded by Shobha Nadarajah, Elisabeth Desamour & Caroline Dick. The magazine features articles,  tutorials, recipes, and of course, crocheting and knitting patterns.

 

You can find issues of Radicle Threads at:

 

www.radiclethreads.com

 

On the Needles: (0:39)

 

Events :(21:56)

Mother Knows Best:(24:25)

Everyone is someone’s child. Write your reps, we use Resistbot

 

When knitting attacks :(27:07)

  • The Flamingo Xmas sweater fiasco: Lucy Neatby, don’t rip it out right away. How i figured out the problem.
  • Gigi: thin spots in one of the yarns in the excavation 
  • Have a hard time understanding instructions on the Verena

 

Knit more, know more: (32:47)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Brüssels, Northern California. Every Sunday at 11am in San Francisco 

Don’t show up as a guest empty-handed; soghatee as well.

 

And Sew on: (45:01)

Fabric for a quilt. Golden State Quilting

Direct download: Flamingo_Fiasco-_Episode_703-_The_Knitmore_Girls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:07pm PDT

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.
 
 
 
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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

 

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?
Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.
For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!
 

On the Needles: (0:34)


Events :(25:08)


Mother Knows Best:(30:04)

Here is Jasmin's Pep talk. Jasmin mentions Radicle Threads and Imposter syndrome.

Here is the Radicle Threads GoFundMe L

 

When Knitting Attacks :(40:32)

  • The Flamingo Xmas sweater fiasco.


Knit more, know more :(48:00)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

The protests are ongoing. Jasmin shares the Mahsa Amini Act.

ResistBot Link


And Sew On :(52:36)

Gigi looked through pile of mending on sewing machine.

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On the Needles: (0:35)

  • Gigi : has no socks on the needles
  • Jasmin has finished the wide plaid wrap for Gigi (woven on her Schacht flip loom with Tess Yarns Silk Chenille)
  • Gigi has finished another pair of socks for Andrew for knitting at her house, Jasmin grafted toes
  • Jasmin continues on the body of  her “I’ll be Gnome for Christmas” (Go Big or go Gnome pattern) pullover in Black Trillium fibers.
  • Gigi. Cocoknits Verena cardigan pattern on knitcompanion.    Started shoulder increases 
  • Gigi: leftover sock yarn blanket and audiobook 
  • striped Elton No progress 
  • Knitting club!

 

Events:(19:59)

  • Romjule! Didn’t finish my project 
  • Stitches West

 

Mother Knows Best:(28:29)

Ride the inspiration tide! Jasmin mentions the BBIMP acronym.

 

When Knitting Attacks:(35:09)

  • Gigi contends with her Verena cardigan

 

Knit more, know more:(34:11)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing.

Liver.

Chilling your kidneys 

Persian Tripe Sirabee recipe (NOT THE RECIPE WE USE)

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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.

 

 

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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?

Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

 

Heath update

On the Needles: (0:32)

  • Gigi : Andrew’s sock at Jasmin’s. toe decreases done
  • Jasmin has finished the beaded fringe on the wide houndstooth wrap for Gigi (woven on her Schacht flip loom with Tess Yarns Silk Chenille)
  • Gigi is working on another pair of socks for Andrew for knitting at my house. Got contrast yarn. Toes are done, at Jasmin’s to be grafted 
  • Jasmin continues on the body of  her “I’ll be Gnome for Christmas” (Go Big or go Gnome pattern ) pullover in Black Trillium fibers.
  • Gigi. Cocoknits Verena cardigan pattern on knit companion    Participating in Dr Gemma’s Romjule . Gigi mentions the Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, read the instructions. 
  • Jasmin finished the Electric Mayhem coat (made in The Lemonade Shop yarns)
  • Gigi: cast on for a new premie hat, made pompom. No progress 
  • Gigi dug out her striped Elton cardigan.
  • Jasmin finished her Alaska hat. The green is Neighborhood Fiber Co. She added a sasquatch (in leftover cashmere) AND LIGHTS! Jasmin mentions the Bigfoot Campfire Stories book (and series by Rusty Wilson).
  • Wearable LED lights
  • Knitting club!

 

Events:(26:54)

 

Mother Knows Best:(30:18)

Drink Your Water!

When Knitting Attacks:(31:42)

  • Jasmin was fighting with a Cool Thing™  on her Alaska hat
  • Brown Dog Gadgets (linked above)

Knit more, know more :(37:40)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Garlic pickles

 

And Sew on:(46:07)

Gigi registered for spring semester. I would like to sew one /finish a garment per month

Jasmin repaired Genevieve’s backpack  Rays Sewing center

Embroidery Floss from Little Skein in the Big Wool and Bzy Peach 

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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.

 

 

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 the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?

Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

 

 

On the Needles: (0:36)

 

Events:(27:20)

  • Grinchalong is ONGOING
  • Romjule!
  • Use Resistbot to contact your representative!

 

Mother Knows Best:(37:24)

Don’t just use your scraps! (Jasmin Romjul sweater).

Gemma can be right AND Jasmin can be right SIMULTANEOUSLY!

 

When Knitting Attacks:(41:40)

  • Gigi:out of yarn for toes on A’s socks. He suggested black toes
  • Gigi is fighting with the numbers for the sleeves of the Elton cardigan
  • Jasmin rolled the warp unevenly. Fixed before weaving
  • Jasmin ordered beads that are a scoche too small

 

Knit more, know more:(46:35)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protests are ongoing. Loghmeh, Loghmeh mohabat

 

And Sew on:(52:50)

Gigi registered for spring semester at West Valley College

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