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    2 Knit Lit Chicks

    Barb (the mom) and Tracie (the daughter) are obsessed knitters and avid readers. We love to talk about our current knitting projects and favorite books to read or listen to – we also review the occasional knitting book. Come join us!

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    Latest Episodes:
    Episode 248: Sorry, Anita Jun 12, 2022
    Show notes

    Recorded on June 10, 2022

    Book talk begins at 28:00

    Mother Bear Chatter Thread

    Mother Bear FO Thread

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Lambtown 2022

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    KNITTING

    Barb's Finished Objects:

    1. Mother Bear #248
    2. Forager Lite

    Tracie's Finished Objects

    1. Mother Bears #277, 278, 274
    2. Never Not Gnoming Gnomes #25 & 26
    3. Great Falls

    Barb is working on:

    1. That's My Jam
    2. Ribs and Wave Poncho
    3. Venturer's Vest
    4. Irma Hat

    Barb cast on:

    1. Mother Bear #255

    Tracie is working on:

    1. Ciara
    2. Moon of My Life

    Tracie has cast on:

    1. Hoodie Shawl Cardigan
    2. Leave Gnome Stone Unturned

    BOOKS

    Barb has finished:

    1. The Other Husband - 3 stars
    2. Cold Blooded: A True Story about Love, Lies, Greed and Murder - 3 stars
    3. The Night She Went Missing - 3 stars
    4. The Night Always Comes

    Tracie has finished:

    1. No One is Talking About This - 3.5 Stars
    2. Everybody's Best Friend: The True Story of a Marriage that Ended in Murder - 4 stars
    3. How to Raise and Elephant - 4 stars
    4. Never Saw Me Coming - 4.5 stars

    Episode 247: Acid Green is a NEUTRAL! May 26, 2022
    Show notes

    Recorded on may 23, 2022

    Book Talk starts at 24:00

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

    Our annual Mother Bear KAL begins June 1! 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! #2022MBKAL2KLC

    12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    Hipster shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway.

    Mother Bears 251, 252, 253

    Tracie finished

    Mother Bears 272, 273, 275 and 276

    Barb continues working on:

    Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway

    That's My Jam shawl by Steve Fegert using a kit she bought from Leading Men Fiber Arts

    forager lite by Isabel Kraemer, using Inner Yarn Zen Superwash Fingering in the Lupine colorway

    She has cast on:

    Venturer's Vest by Knitwise Design in Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Worsted Twist in the Taupe Heather colorway

    Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowksa using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea Sport in the Falcon's Eye colorway - left over from my May(be) Queen pullover

    Tracie has cast on:

    Great Falls by Nataliya Polyakov in Scheepjes Whirl in Jade Jim Jam

    Ciara by Laura Aylor in Araucania Caña Ruca

    She continues working on:

    Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy

    BOOKS

    The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner - 4 stars

    Be Careful Who You Love: Inside the Michael Jackson Case by Diane Dimond - 4 stars

    We Thought We Knew You: A Terrifying True Story of Secrets, Betrayal, Deception, and Murder by M. William Phelps - 3 stars

    Let's Not Do That Again by Grant Ginder - 4 stars

    She Kills Me: True Stories of History's Deadliest Women by Jennifer Wright - 2.5 stars

    BOOKS

    Caul Baby by Morgan Jenkins

    Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell

    Finders Keepers by Belinda Bauer

    Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin

    Murder in St Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley by Elizabeth Randall

    Tracie recommends watching Jinxx Monsoon as Judy Garland on RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars 7. NSFW or for those with delicate sensibilities!


    Episode 246: It's Happening in Soledad May 06, 2022
    Show notes

    Recorded Monday, May 2, 2022

    Book talk starts at 31:25

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

    Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL has ended. Be sure to listen until the end to find out the prize winners! Our three very generous prize donors for the KAL are:

    Brenda Castiel, from her Ravelry store and Etsy shop

    martaschmarta - her Pride and Toebeans pattern

    Susan Cochran, from her stash

    And now, it's almost time for our annual Mother Bear KAL! Come join us by knitting or crocheting Mother Bears. Our KAL runs from June 1 to September 1, 2022. But...if you have knit or crocheted any bears in 2022, please plan on posting pictures of them in our FO thread. The FO and chatter threads will be up after June 1st.

    Here is the Mother Bear Project website, where you can find out all about the charity, buy a pattern and overload on the picture gallery cuteness!

    12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!

    The 2KLC 2022 Swap is almost over!

    Important dates: May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished:

    1. That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer

    2. A project for her swap partner

    3. May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway

    Tracie has Finished

    1. Colorful Geometry Sweater by Petra Machová Kouřilová in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive, a gradient set of Koigu American Merino, and 2 Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls

    2. Mother Bears 270 & 271

    Barb continues working on:

    1. Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway

    2. That's My Jam shawl by Steve Fegert using a kit she bought from Leading Men Fiber Arts

    3. Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway

    Barb has cast on:

    1. forager lite by Isabel Kraemer, using Inner Yarn Zen Superwash Fingering in the Lupine colorway

    Barb has frogged:

    Brookdale Vest by Elizabeth Smith, using Berroco Ultra Wool in the purple colorway

    Tracie continues working on:

    1. Socks to match my Swallowtail pullover in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock - using hem/cuff chart from Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman

    2. Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    1. Blind Faith by Joe McGinniss - 5 stars

    2. The Surrogate by Toni Halleen - 4 stars

    Tracie has read:

    1. Dying for Daddy: The True Story of a Family's Worst Nightmare by Carlton Smith - 4 stars

    2. The Wonder Test by Michelle Richmond - 4 stars

    Websites mentioned:

    Heads or Tails (book that Barb talked about)

    https://us.whogivesacrap.org

    https://www.tru.earth/?

    https://www.grove.co/g/how-grove-works/

    https://viori.com


    Episode 245: I Thought I Would Be Further Along By Now Apr 21, 2022
    Show notes

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

    Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until 5/1. You can get all the details here! Mini Skein Finished Object thread here.

    12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!

    The 2KLC 2022 Swap is almost over!

    Important dates: May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished:

    Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock

    wurm by katushika, using Straightfork Farm 60/40 Sport Weight in the Purple Haze colorway

    Tracie has Finished

    1. Tracie's Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavillee in Anzula Breeze in Aspen and Garnet and Earl Grey Fiber Co. Rooibos Single in Bloom

    2. Tracie's Sedona Baby Dress by Erin Harper, using Lion Brand Mandala Ombre

    3. Wren Headband (free)

    4. Knitted Flower Tutorial by Julie Taylor (free)

    5. Mother Bears 266-269

    6. Secret Project for her Swapee in a very special yarn...

    Barb continues working on:

    1. That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer

    2. May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway

    3. Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway.

    Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway

    4. A project for her swap partner

    Barb has frogged:

    Transition Slipover Vest by Aimee Sher, using Berroco Ultra Wool in the 33146 (purple) colorway

    Tracie continues working on:

    1. Colorful Geometry Sweater by Petra Machová Kouřilová in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive, a gradient set of Koigu American Merino, and 2 Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls

    2. Socks to match my Swallowtail pullover in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock - using hem/cuff chart from Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman

    3. Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy

    Tracie has frogged:

    Lazy Days Romper and Pinafore Dress by marianna mel in Rowan Calmer

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    1. After the Party (Ralph's Party #2) by Lisa Jewell - 3 stars

    2. How To Raise an Elephant by Alexander McCall Smith - 5 stars

    3. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4 stars

    4. Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History by Katy Our - 4 stars

    5. Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs by John Bloom and Jim Atkinson - 5 stars

    Tracie has read:

    1. The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity by Axton Beta-Hamilton - 5 stars

    2. Above Suspicion (Anna Travis #1) by Linda LaPlante - 4 stars

    3. The Wrong One by Dervla McTiernan - 3 stars

    Tracie talked about Naloxone, a medication that can treat a narcotic overdose in an emergency situation. She also discussed Fentanyl Test Strips - to detect Fentanyl in street drugs. Barb discussed Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines in the United States. acie talked about Naloxone, a medication that can treat a narcotic overdose in an emergency situation. She also discussed Fentanyl Test Strips - to detect Fentanyl in street drugs. Barb discussed Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines in the United States.

    Episode 244: Mediocrity is a Constant Theme Mar 29, 2022
    Show notes

    Recorded on March 28, 2022

    Book Talk starts at 33:48

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

    Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until . You can get all the details here!

    Mini Skein Finished Object thread here.

    Browse our Mini Skein Pattern Bundle here.

    12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!

    The 2KLC 2022 Swap has begun! Important dates: April 1: Check in #4 April 15: check in #5 May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished:

    Delicious Simplicity hat by Knitsalotte, using Bulky scraps I had in my stash

    Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf in Sublime Eden DK in the Renee colorway

    Finished

    Chicory by Susan Moskwa in Scheepjes Colour Crafter

    Barb continues working on:

    That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer

    Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock

    May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway

    She has cast on:

    Transition Slipover Vest by Aimee Sher, using Berroco Ultra Wool in the 33146 (purple) colorway

    wurm by katushika, using Straightfork Farm 60/40 Sport Weight in the Purple Haze colorway

    Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway.

    Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway

    A project for my swap partner

    Tracie has cast on:

    Socks to match my Swallowtail pullover in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock - using hem/cuff chart from Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman

    Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavillee in Anzula Breeze in Aspen and Garnet and Earl Grey Fiber Co. Rooibos Single in Bloom

    Secret project for my Swappee in very special yarn

    Lazy Days Romper and Pinafore Dress by marianna mel in Rowan Calmer

    Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy

    And continues working on:

    Colorful Geometry Sweater by Petra Machová Kouřilová in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive, a gradient set of Koigu American Merino, and 2 Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls

    BOOKS

    Barb read

    The Widow by K.L. Slater - 3 stars

    In the Shadow of the Mountain by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado - 5 stars

    We Live Next Door by Laura Wolf - 3 stars

    The Secrets We Left Behind by Susan Elliot Wright

    Every Breath You Take by Ann Rule - 4 stars

    Airliner Down by John Etzil - 2 stars

    The Maid by Nita Prose - 5 stars

    Tracie read:

    The Quiet Child by John Burley - 3 stars

    The Long Prison Journey of Leslie Van Houton: Life Beyond the Cult by Karlene Faith - 4.5 stars

    Family Money by Chad Zunker - 3 stars

    Playing With Fire: The True Story of a Nurse, Her Husband, and a Marriage Turned Fatal by John Glatt - 4 starts

    The Maid by Nita Prose - 4.5 starts

    Disturbed Ground by Carla Norton and

    Worst Roommate Ever series on Netflix - 5 stars


    Episode 243: Stitches West 2022 Mar 09, 2022
    Show notes

    Recorded March 4-6, 2022

    No book talk this episode

    Thursday

    Esther Rodgers - Jazz Turtle Creations

    Greenwood Fiberworks

    Front Range Bags

    The Falafel Corner - Sacramento, CA

    Friday

    Knit Bah Purl

    El Fuego Express - Sacramento, CA

    Sew Happy Jane

    Purls Before Wine

    Firebird Yarns

    Laneras

    Babetta's Yarn & Gifts

    Malabrigo Rios

    Desert Panda Fiber Arts

    Brasserie du Monde - Sacramento, CA

    Saturday

    Harry Wells

    Color Cables photos

    Art and Alchemy Fiber Arts

    A Needle Runs Through It

    Anzula Luxury Fibers

    Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee

    Marie Green - Olive Knits

    Serendipidye

    Invictus Yarns

    fade colors photos

    Mod Yarns

    Knitted Wit

    Grange Restaurant and Bar - Sacramento, CA


    Episode 242: They Have One About Trader Joes! Feb 26, 2022
    Show notes

    Recorded on February 23, 2022

    Book Talk starts at 32:10

    Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 pm PST

    Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until . You can get all the details here!

    Mini Skein Finished Object thread here.

    Browse our Mini Skein Pattern Bundle here.

    12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!

    The 2KLC 2022 Swap has begun! Important dates:

    March 1: Check-In #2 March 15: check in #3 April 1: Check in #4 April 15: check in #5 May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date

    Upcoming events:

    March 3-6, 2022 - Barb and Tracie will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA

    April 7-10, 2022 - Tracie will be attending the Northern California Knitting Retreat in San Juan Bautista, CA

    Correction Corner: Scheepjes yarn is a Dutch company, not a German company

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished:

    • Violet Waffles designed by Hallidora J, using mystery DK yarn
    • Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell

    She frogged:

    • Forest Park Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the Dove Heather and Deep Waters color ways

    Tracie has finished:

    • The JazzaGal by Mary Annerella in The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light in Kinego Bay
    • Mini Skein Magic Knit Chevron Cowl by Dana Freed Fiddes in fingering leftovers from my stash and beads from BeadBiz
    • Vanilla socks in Biscotte Yarns Bis-Sock in Ariel

    Barb continues working on:

    • That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer
    • Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf, using 1 ball of Sublime Eden DK, in the Renee colorwayVanilla Socks using WSK mystery colorway in her Aspen Sock
    • Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock

    And she has cast on:

    • May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Colorful Geometry Sweater by Petra Machová Kouřilová in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive, a gradient set of Koigu American Merino, and 2 Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls

    And continues working on:

    • Chicory pullover by Susan Moskwa in Scheepjes Colour Crafter

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    The Forever Home by Sue Watson - 3 stars

    Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina by Georgina Pazcoguin - 5 stars

    Tracie read:

    The Night Before by Wendy Walker - 3.5 stars

    Vanishing Fleece: Adventures in American Wool by Clara Parkes - 3 stars

    You All Grow Up and Leave Me: a Memoir of Teenage Obsession by Piper Weiss - 4.5 stars

    The Secrets of Roscarbury Hall by Ann O'Loughlin - 3 stars

    Too Pretty to Live: the Catfishing Murders of East Tennessee by Dennis Brooks - 4 stars

    Barb give thumbs up to good customer service from Hobbii Yarn in Copenhagen.

    Tracie recommends the Sounds Like a Cult podcast


    Episode 241: She's One of Those People Feb 05, 2022
    Show notes

    Recorded on Thursday, February 3, 2022

    Book Talk starts at 24:50

    Mini Skein KAL! Yes, we have started our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL. You can get all the details here!

    Mini Skein Finished Object thread here.

    Browse our Mini Skein Pattern Bundle here.

    Most of all...have fun!

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

    12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!

    The 2022 2KLC Swap is on! Go to swap thread for all the info and to join (follow link to the sign up form AND post your answers to the questionnaire in the thread). Sign ups close on February 10th.

    Upcoming events:

    • March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA.
    • April 7-10, 2022 - Tracie will be attending the Northern California Knitting Retreat in San Juan Bautista, CA

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished:

    Delicious Simplicity hat by Knitsalotte using mystery bulky yarn found in stash

    Tracie has finished:

    • Anker's Sweater Junior by PetiteKnit in Scheepjes Colour Crafter
    • V-Mitts by Dapper, using Madelinetosh Merino Light in the Cosmos Colorway

    Barb is working on:

    • That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer
    • Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf, using 1 ball of Sublime Eden DK, in the Renee colorway
    • Forest Park Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the Dove Heather and Deep Waters color ways

    And has cast on:

    • Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock
    • Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell, using a package of Lion Brand Bonbons in the Nature pack
    • Violet Waffles hat by Halldora J. using DK mystery yarn found in her stash.

    Tracie is working on:

    • The JazzaGal by Mary Annerella in The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light in Kinego Bay
    • Vanilla Socks in Biscotte Bis-Sock in the Arial colorway

    And has cast on:

    • Chicory pullover by Susan Moskwa in Scheepjes Colour Crafter

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • Our Little Secret by Kiertsen Modglin - 2.5 stars
    • Between Sisters by Kristin Hannah - 3 stars

    Tracie read:

    • Without a Trace: DI Isabel Blood #2) by Jane Bettany - 2.5 stars
    • A Tangled Web by Leslie Rule - 4 stars
    • Her Final Prayer (Detective Clara Jeffries #2) by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars
    • Creepy Crawling: Charles Manson and the Many Lives of America's Most Infamous Family by Jeffrey Melnick - 3.5 stars

    Mentioned:

    • Barb and Tracie both loved The Wilds Season 1, Prime Video
    • Barb also recommends Yellowjackets on Netflix

    Episode 240: We are Not a Quiet Family Jan 18, 2022
    Show notes

    Recorded on January 16, 2022

    Book Talk starts at 35:55

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

    Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended. Stay tuned till the end of the podcast to find out if you've won a prize, and thanks to everyone who participated!

    Do you have all kinds of mini-skeins but don't know what to do with them? Join our Spring Mini-Skeins KAL! We already have a bundle full of pattern ideas, and if I know this group, many more will be added. The KAL will run February 1-May 1, 2022 - check out the thread in our Ravelry group for more info.

    12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022.

    The 2022 2KLC Swap is on! Go to swap thread for all the info and to join (follow link to the sign up form AND post your answers to the questionnaire in the thread).

    Upcoming events:

    • March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA.
    • April 7-10, 2022 - Tracie will be attending the Northern California Knitting Retreat in San Juan Bautista, CA

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished:

    • Multnomah Falls hat by Kay Hopkins, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Brick Red colorway
    • Frohlocke Hat by Katrine Schubert, using Malabrigo Rastita in the Archangel colorway
    • Nagare by Natsuko Iida, using Valley Yarns Superwash Sport in the Ice colorway
    • Murphy Bay Hat by Jenny Weibe, using Malabrigo Rios in the Pines colorway

    Tracie has finished:

    • Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman in 3 colors of Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock (Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters) and Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist in Ecru
    • My first combo spin! I used 5 braids of fiber and then I double-plied them. Very excited to see how much I have and plan a project (hopefully a sweater)!

    Barb is working on:

    • That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer
    • Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway

    And has cast on:

    • Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf, using 1 ball of Sublime Eden DK, in the Renee colorway
    • Forest Park Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the Dove Heather and Deep Waters color ways

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Anker's Sweater Junior by PetiteKnit in Scheepjes Colour Crafter
    • The JazzaGal by Mary Annerella in The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light in Kinego Bay

    And is working on:

    • Vanilla Socks in Biscotte Bis-Sock in the Arial colorway

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders that Shocked a Nation by Dennis L. Breo, and William J. Martin - 4 stars. (1st published in 1993)
    • Dr. Rick Will See You Now by Dr. Rick - 4 stars
    • The Ruin (Cormac Reilly #1) by Dervla McTiernan - 5 stars
    • I Invited Her In by Adele Parks - 4 stars

    Tracie read

    • Afraid of the Dark: The True Story of a Reckless Husband, His Stunning Wife, and the Murder That Shattered a Family by Tom Henderson - 3.5 stars
    • The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray: A Critical Appreciation of the World's Finest Actor by Robert Schnakenberg - 4 stars
    • Wonder Valley by Ivy Pachoda - 3 stars
    • 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard - 3.5 stars

    Episode 239: The Chicks vs Drunk Uncles Egg Nog Dec 29, 2021
    Show notes

    Recorded on December 26, 2021

    Book Talk begins at 26:04

    Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2022! View the details here.

    Our next KAL will be announced on the next episode! Stay tuned...

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

    Upcoming events:

    • January 7-9, 2022 - We will both be attending the New Year Fiber Retreat in San Juan Bautista, California
    • March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA.

    KNITTING:

    Tracie has Finished:

    • Appa by Natalia Vasyaeva in various acrylic yarns
    • Never Not Gnoming by Sarah Schira for Kelly in CD colors
    • Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose
    Barb finished:
    • Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway
    Tracie has cast on:
    • Vanilla Socks in Biscotte Bis-Sock in the Arid colorway
    And continues working on:
    • Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman (see picture at right) using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in the Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters colorways, and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sock Twist in the Ecru colorway
    Barb continues to work on:
    • That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer.
    • Frohlocke hat by Katrine Schubert, using Malabrigo Yarn Rastita in the Archangel colorway
    • Nagare pullover by Natsuko Iida using Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport in the Ice colorway
    And has cast on:Multnomah Falls Hat by Kay Hopkins, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Brick Red colorway BOOKS Tracie read:
    • Too Close by Natalie Daniels - 4 stars
    • Beautifully Cruel by M. William Phelps - 4 stars
    • Murder Mile (Tennison #4) by Lynda La Plante - 4 stars
    Barb read:
    • After Her by Joyce Maynard - 3 stars

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