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Episode 228: The Best Ice Cream in the Whole World Jul 09, 2021

Show notes

Recorded on July 7, 2021

Book Talk starts at 29:55

Our annual Mother Bear KAL is on! Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread. One post per bear please. Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread. #2021MBKAL2KL

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here

We are giving away 3 copies of Fredi Baker's Let's Shawl-a-Brate! pattern. Leave a comment on the prize thread telling us how you feel about putting colors together - love it, get intimidated, or always buy the kit? Thread will close August 15.

KNITTING

Tracie finished:

Let's Shawl-a-brate by Fredi Baker in Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Blue Steel, Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in California, and Marianated Scrumptious HT in Sunset on Tatooine
Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota in blues and greens
4 Mother Bears 252-255

Barb finished:

Mother Bears 241 & 242
Pioneer Braid Scarf #7 by Catherine Ryan, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope in the 27 colorway
Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnits - using Berroco Remix in the Pool colorway
Bankhead Hat #16 - random worsted scraps

Tracie cast on:

Cowl Shell by Myrna Batten in Araucania Caña Ruca, color #213
Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy

And continues working on:

Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Aspen Silk 600 in the Downtown Colorway
Calyx pullover by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in the Spring Green colorway

Barb continues to work on:

The Capitol hat by Hinterm Stein, using Baah Platinum in the Misty colorway
Vanilla socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway
That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts

She has cast on:

Koko Bean Hat by JudithMarieKnits in some rando blue yarn that I found in my bear yarn. I think it's Red Heart Super Saver that I probably picked up from a destash table.

BOOKS

Tracie read:

Still Learning by India Oxenberg - 2.5 stars

A Thousand Naked Strangers: A Paramedic's Wild Ride to the Edge and Back by Kevin Hazzard - 2.5 stars

Barb read:

Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough - 4 stars

Fatal Charm by Carlton Smith - 3 stars

Barb recommends the K2 Savage Mountain episodes of the Against the Odds podcast

Episode 227: Tracie's Bookapalooza! Jun 26, 2021

Show notes

Recorded on June 23, 2021

Book Talk starts at: 23:40

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here

Our annual Mother Bear KAL has started!

Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread. One post per bear please. Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread. #2021MBKAL2KL Let's turn out a record number of bears!

Barb's Koko Bean Hat

KNITTING

Barb finished:

Mother Bears #239 & #240
Koko Bean Hat by JudithMarieKnits, using random worsted scrap yarn

Tracie finished:

Mother Bears 248 - 251

Barb is working on:

The Capitol hat by Hinterm Stein, using Baah Platinum in the Misty colorway
Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope in the 27 colorway
Vanilla socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway

Barb has cast on:

That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts
Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnits, using Berroco Remix Light in the Pool colorway

Bankhead Hat #16 using random worsted scraps Tracie is still working on:

Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Aspen Silk 600 in the Downtown Colorway
Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota using random fingering scraps

Tracie has cast on:

Calyx pullover by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in the Spring Green colorway
Let's Shawl-a-Brate! by Fredi Baker, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in the Blue Steel colorway, Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in the California colorway, Marianated Yarn Scrumptious HT in the Sunset on Tatooine colorway

BOOKS

Barb finished 2 books:

Your Perfect Year by Charlotte Lucas - 3 stars
Klara and the Sun by Kazua Ishiguro - 4 stars

Tracie has finished 10 books:

The Golden State by Lydia Keisling - 4 stars
We Need to Talk about Kevin by Lionel Shriver - 5 stars
Hold Your Breath by B. P. Walter - 2 stars
These Women by Ivy Pachoda - 4.5 stars
Bad Axe County by Ivy Pachoda - 4.5 stars
Unexpectedly Milo by Matthew Dicks - 2.5 stars
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell - 3 stars
Bonfire by Kristin Ritter - 2.5 stars
The Girl in the Leaves by Robert Scott - 3 stars
To the Land of Long Lost Friends (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #20 by Alexander McCall Smith - 4 stars

Thumbs Up /Down Tracie talked about some of her "Yarn Room" art that came from Knit Baah Purl Barb recommended the podcast The Opportunist - she really liked Season 1, and also Season 2 which is going on now. She also recommended the Peacock series Mr. Mercedes.

Episode 226: With Our Very Special Guest, Joyce Vance Jun 09, 2021

Show notes

Recorded on June 6, 2021

Book Talk starts at:

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here

Our Anything But Wool KAL has ended - 142 FOs! Good job, everyone! We will announce the prize winners in at the end of this podcast!

Our annual Mother Bear KAL has started!

KNITTING

Barb finished:

Mother Bears #237 & #238
Bankhead Hat #15
One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway
Purl Strings tee by Heidi Kirrmaier, using Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Skinny) in the Sprout colorway
Snow Day hat by Jerry Burch using Noro Furisode in 23 colorway
Gnot Just Another Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira

Tracie finished:

Mother Bears 240-247
Gnot Another Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira in various acrylic worsted yarns from the Bear bin

BOOKS

Barb finished 3 books:

The Riddle of Emmon Bodfish by Paul Holes - 4 stars
You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism by Amber Ruffin - 3.5 stars
Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black - 3 stars

Tracie finished 2 books:

The Ramona Quimby Audio Collection by Beverly Cleary, narrated by Stockard Channing - 5 stars
Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living by Nick Offerman - 3.5 stars

Interview with Joyce White Vance.

Joyce was a Federal Prosecutor for the Northern District of Alabama, nominated by President Barack Obama. She is currently a Professor of Law at the University of Alabama and an MSNBC Correspondent on legal issues. She is also an avid knitter! Barb and Tracie talk to her about a myriad of subjects including the law, her work on MSNBC, her chickens, podcasting, but most of all, her knitting. She also participates in our Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down segment. She is one of the hosts of the podcast #SistersInLaw, in addition to being a co-host of the Cafe Insider Podcast with Preet Bahara. Joyce talked about her current knitting project, her Livia Cardigan. It was so fun to interview Joyce - please enjoy! Tracie talked about the Blue's Clues Pride Parade video " />

Episode 225: Don't Look to Me for Exact Facts May 16, 2021

Show notes

Recorded on May 12, 2021

Book Talk starts at 30:15

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here

Our Anything But Wool KAL has ended - 142 FOs! Good job, everyone! We will announce the prize winners in Episode 226.

Up next, Mother Bear KAL! The FO thread will be open June 1 -September 1, but any bear made in 2021 is eligible. Join the chatter here.

The winner of The Office project bag by Tracie is announced at the end of this episode.

Knitting

Barb finished:

Chunky Cabled Hat by by Christy Kay Morse, using Noro Furisode in 23 colorway.
Snow Day hat by Jerry Burch, using Noro Furisode in 23 colorway
Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Malabrigo Rios in the Solis colorway.
Mother Bear # 236

Tracie finished:

Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway
Mother Bears 229 and 232-238
Confetti by Veera Välimäki in Kellbourne Woolens Mojave - Sky Blue

Barb had a request from a listener to talk in detail about how she applies the grosgrain ribbon to the inside of her button bands to provide more stability. She learned the technique from this very detailed video made by the Knitmore Girls, and the photos below show Barb's own examples.

Barb continues to work on:

One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway
Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope in color 27
Purl Strings tee by Heidi Kirrmaier, using Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Skinny) in the Sprout colorway

And has cast on:

Snow Day hat by Jerry Burch using Noro Furisode in 23 colorway
Vanilla socks using Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway
Gnot Just Another Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira

Tracie has cast on:

Gnot Another Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira in various acrylic worsted yarns from the Bear bin

She continues to work on:

Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway
Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota in blues and greens

BOOKS

Barb read:

Lost in the Wild: Danger and Survival in the North Woods by Cary J. Griffith - 5 stars
The Dry (Aaron Falk #1) by Jane Harper - 4 stars
To Have and To Kill by John Glatt - 4 stars
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins - 3 stars

Tracie read:

Carrie by Stephen King - 5 stars
Our Time is Now: Power, Purpose and the Fight for a Fair America by Stacy Abrams - 4 stars
To the Land of Long Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith - 4 stars

Episode 224: Tracie's Meager but Dedicated Sewing Skills Apr 29, 2021

Show notes

Recorded on April 27, 2021

Book Talk starts at 29:49

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here

There are a few weeks left in our Anything-But-Wool KAL! From You have until May 15 to complete a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic! Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here.

Stay tuned to the end to find out if you won the Abington Mitts pattern by Jennifer Lassonde!

Giveaway for fans of The Office! Tracie has made an The Office-themed project bag to give away. Post in the giveaway thread telling us what your favorite episode is and why. The thread will close May 15.

Andrew of the Fruity Knits podcast has passed away due a brain tumor. The podcast was the family's only source of income, so please help if you can.

How to contribute to Fruity Knitting:

https://fruityknitting.com/contribute/KNITTING

KNITTING

Tracie finished

Tulip Tank Top by Purl Soho in Newton's Yarn Country Linen Tweed - Brown Barberpole. This one is a miss for a variety of reasons and has gone into the donate bag!
2 Mother Bears (230 and 231), both in Louisa Harding Mariposa

Barb finished

Alaska Hat by Camille Descoteaux, using a kit from Knit Circus
Abington Mitts by Jennifer Lassonde in Lil Weasel DK in the Porcelain colorway

Tracie has cast On:

Confetti by Veera Välimäki in Kelbourne Woolens Mojave - Sky Blue

And continues working on:

Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway
Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway

Barb has been working on

Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Malabrigo Rios in the Solis colorway
One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway

And has cast on

Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope in color 27
Purl Strings tee by Heidi Kirrmaier, using Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Skinny) in the Sprout colorway

She frogged

Building Bridges Cowl by Gretchen Tracy in Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope in color 27
Cool Hemp Ponchette by Lana Hames, using Hemp for Knitting AllHemp3 in Green

BOOKS

Tracie read

A Cold-Blooded Business: Adultery, Murder, and a Killer's Path from the Bible Belt to the Boardroom by Marek Fuchs - 3 1/2 stars

The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley - 4 1/2 stars

The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale 3 1/2 stars

The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver - 4 1/2 stars

You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar - 4 1/2 stars

Barb read

Dead in the Water by Penny Farmer - 5 stars

The Scandal by Nicola Marsh - 3 stars

The Coldest Case by James Patterson - 2 stars

The Sweetness of Forgetting by Kristin Hamel - 3 stars

Barb recommends: RABOM (Ribbons and Buttons Oh My!) for all your grosgrain ribbons needs

Episode 223: The Ending Didn't Suck Apr 11, 2021

Show notes

Recorded on April 7, 2021

Book Talk starts at: 35:50

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here

Our Anything-But-Wool KAL is ongoing! From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic! Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here.

Would you like to win a copy of the Abington Mitts by BostonJen? This lovely pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and would be a beautiful addition to anyone's winter wardrobe. Post on the giveaway thread to be entered to win!

New Giveaway for fans of The Office! Tracie has made an The Office-themed project bag to give away. Post in the giveaway thread telling us what your favorite episode is and why. The thread will close May 15.

KNITTING

Barb has finished:

Mother Bear #235

Tracie has finished

1. Sea Turtle by Galina Fedtchenko in ArtFibers Houdini

Barb has frogged:

River Ripples by Yumiko Alexander, using Hemp for Knitting Allhemp 3 in the Green colorway

Barb continues to work on:

1. Alaska hat by Camille Descoteaux, using a kit from Knitcircus

2. Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Malabrigo Rios in the Solis colorway.

3. One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway.

And has cast on:

1. Abington Mitts by Jennifer Lassonde, using Lil Weasel DK in the Porcelain colorway

2. Cool Hemp Ponchette by Lana Hames, using Hemp for Knitting AllHemp3 in the Green colorway

Tracie has cast on:

Tulip Tank Top by Purl Soho in Newton's Yarn Country Linen Tweed - Brown Barberpole

And continues to work on:

1. Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway

2. Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway

BOOKS

Barb read:

1. The Guest List by Lucy Foley - 4 stars

2. A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult - 4 stars

Tracie read:

1. Smart Women by Judy Blume - 4 stars

2. Beshert by Erin Gordon - 5 stars

3. Faithful Place by Tana French - 4 stars

4. The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson - 3 stars

5. What Lies Between Us by John Marrs - 4 stars

Episode 222: It has Tassels Mar 25, 2021

Show notes

Book Talk starts at 41:25

Recorded March 22, 2021

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here

KNITTING

Barb has finished:

Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Luxury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, and Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Twist Sock, in the Ocean and the Magenta colorways

Vindaloo Shawl by Melissa Schoschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway

Mother Bear #234

Tracie has finished

Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon

1st of Four Cats by Kath Dalmeny

Zickzack Scarf (cowl) by Christy Kamm in Louisa Harding Amitola in the Hook and Dawn colorways

Kindling Mitts by Helen Stewart in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendelton in Snow for my friend Dawn's birthday

Barb continues to work on:

River Ripples by Yumiko Alexander, using Hemp for Knitting Allhemp 3 in the Green colorway

Mother Bear #234

And has cast on:

Alaska hat by Camille Descoteaux, using a kit from Knitcircus

Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Malabrigo Rios in the Solis colorway.

One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway.

Tracie has cast on:

Sea Turtle by Galina Fedtchenko in Artfibers Houdini

And continues to work on:

Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway

Jewel Box Cowl by Cindy Garland in Stunning String Studio Stunning Superwash (kit)

2nd Cat from 4 Cats by Kath Dalmeny using Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, etc.

Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway

BOOKS

Barb read:

In the Dark by Loreth Anne White - 3 stars

The Murder of Marion Miley by Beverly Bell - 4.5 stars

Tracie read:

His Favorites by Kate Walbert

The Secret Place by Tana French

Episode 221: My Thighs Absorb the Cold Mar 06, 2021

Show notes

Recorded on March 3, 2021

Book Talk starts at 36:43

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here

Our friend Fredi Baker has released the latest pattern in her one-skein shawl series! The One Splendid Shawl is now available on Ravelry, and we have 3 copies to giveaway. Post here to be entered to win.

KNITTING

Barb has finished

Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using random mini skeins and Knit Picks Palette from my stash

Heart Scarf by Jacques Cartier Clothiers, using 100% Quiviut (217 yds. Lace weight) in a deep purple/blue color

Tracie has finished

Table runner in my handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co Merino/Silk)

Cannon Bandana by Adventure du Jour Designs in Louisa Harding Mulberry Hand Beaded in the Rocket colorway

Cannon Bandana in Trendsetter Yarn Victory in copper

Cannon Bandana in Grandma's Hand Dyed Merino/Cashmere dyed for Grandma's Spinning Wheel in Tucson, AZ

Vanilla Socks in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock

Barb is working on:

Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Luxury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways

Vindaloo shawl by Melissa Shaschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway

And has cast on:

River Ripples by Yumiko Alexander, using Hemp for Knitting Allhemp 3 in the Green colorway

Mother Bear #234

Tracie has has cast:

Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway

Out of Hibernation!

Jewel Box Cowl by Cindy Garland in Stunning String Studio Stunning Superwash (kit)

Continues working on:

4 Cats by Kath Dalmeny using Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, etc.

Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway

Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar RibbonBOOKS

Barb read:

Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty - 4 stars

Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker - 3 stars

Tracie read:

Dead Reckoning by Caitlin Rother - 4 stars

The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, Age 83 1/4 by Hendrik Groen (Peter de Smet)

Tracie recommends Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer

Episode 220: That Is Not A Recommendation Feb 17, 2021

Show notes

Recorded on February 15, 2021

Book talk starts at 25:00

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here

Announcing our Anything-But-Wool KAL! From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic! The chatter thread has opened here. Katy H. Carroll aka Katinka Designs will be hosting a KAL for her cowl designs! Use the promo code COWLABUNGA to receive 50% off any of her cowl designs for the next few weeks, and then plan to knit along in March. Check out Katy's cowl designs here, and look for details in her Ravelry group here. Our friend Fredi Baker has released the latest pattern in her one-skein shawl series! The One Splendid Shawl is now available on Ravelry, and we have 3 copies to giveaway. Post here to be entered to win.

KNITTING

Barb has finished:

1. Mother Bear #233

2. Ran House Book Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, using scraps of leftover Caron Cakes

3. Bankhead Hat #14

Tracie has finished:

Vanilla Socks in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock

Barb continues to work on:

1. Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways

2. Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using scraps and mini-skeins from her stash

3. Vindaloo shawl by Melissa Shaschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway

Barb has cast on

1. Heart Scarf by Jacques Cartier Clothiers, using 100% Qiviut (217 yards of lace weight) in a blue-purple colorway

Tracie has cast on:

1. 4 Cats by Kath Dalmeny using Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, etc.

And continues to work on:

1. Table runner in my handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co Merino/Silk)

2. Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway

3. Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon

BOOKS

Barb read:

1. The Widow's House by Carol Goodman - 2.5 stars

2. Out of the Silence: After the Crash by Eduardo Strauch Urioste - 4 stars

Tracie read:

1. The Playground Murders (The Detective's Daughter #7 by Lesley Thomsen - 2.5 stars

2. Squeeze Me (Skink #8) by Carl Hiaasen - 4 stars

3. Possessed: The Infamous Texas Stiletto Murder by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars

4. Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. - 4 stars

5. Good Riddance by Elinor Lipman - 4 stars

Tracie recommends the Easy View Anti-fog Cloth - it really works to keep your glasses from fogging up when you wear a mask!

Episode 219: Who are We to Say No Cashmere? Jan 31, 2021

Show notes

Recorded on January 28, 2021

Book Talk starts at 23:29

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here

Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended - listen to the end of the episode to find out if you are a prize winner!

KNITTING

Barb has finished:

Multidirectional Scarf #10 by Karen Baumer using a Caron Cake

Create Your Own Adventure shawl by Fredi Baker, using an Invictus Yarns Beyond kit bought at Stitches 2019.

Tracie has finished

Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset

Scintillation by Hunter Hammersen - just playing with this, making stars in different yarns and sizes

Barb continues to work on:

Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways

Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using scraps and mini-skeins from her stash

Vindaloo shawl by Melissa Shaschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway

And has cast on

Tan House Brook Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, using Caron Cake leftovers for a color blocking effect.

Tracie has cast on:

Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon

Vanilla Socks in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock

And Continues to work on:

Girl Cat by Julie Williams in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

Table runner in my handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co Merino/Silk)

Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway

BOOKS

Barb read:

Drowning with Others by Linda Keir - 3 stars

A Keeper by Graham Norton - 4 stars

Tracie read:

Lakewood by Megan Giddings - 4 1/2 stars

Troubled Blood (Cormoran Strike #5) by Robert Galbraith - 4 stars

To learn about the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, check out the American Scandal podcast

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