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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 293: Red Hot Lambtown Oct 07, 2024

    Recorded Sunday, October 6, 2024

    Book talk begins at 32:20

    Our 2024 Fall Sweater KAL is continuing. You have until January 15, 2025 to complete an adult sweater. It must have some type of sleeves - short sleeves are fine!

    Our Zoom group is continuing. Please join us on Saturdays, 12 noon Pacific time. All the info you need is the Info in our Ravelry group!

    KNITTING

    Tracie has finished:

    1. 42-6 Dream in Blue Cardigan by DROPS Design in Universal Uptown DK, mint green and lavender
    2. Karina Headband #2 by mariana Mel
    3. (no need to Panic Sweater by Casapinka in JodyLong Summer Delight in the Tomato colorway
    4. Fiddly Bits Cowl #11 by Jana Photo in fingering scraps
    5. Never Not Gnoming 28 and 29 by Sarah Schira in fingering scraps

    Barb has finished:

    1. Peony Top by Minimi Knit Design using Berroco Remix Light in the Peony colorway

    Tracie has cast on:

    1. Davis #5 by Pam Allen in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Worsted- Nightfall colony
    2. Scraps Chaps by Barbara Prime #6 -“Chihuahua” in Encore Worsted
    3. …a hint of summer by Isabel Kraemer in Fyberspates Scrumptious Lace in Jen S. Green and JuniperMon Fibers Findley in Curacao
    4. Socks for Ryan in Marinated Yarns - Melted Box of Crayons colorway
    5. Rialto Baby Hat by Haley Waxberg in Universal Upton DK in Aqua and Lavender

    Tracie is working on:

    1. Just Float by Stephanie Lotven (TellyBean Knits) in A;;le Fibeer Studio Sparkling Cider in Malachite and Life in the Long Grass Silk/Merino Sock in the Autumn colorway

    Barb has cast on:

    1. Thundertwist #2 by Knitting Daddy using mystery yarn

    Barb is still working on:

    1. Yume by Isabel Kraemer using Indigo Dragonfly Sport ROU in the Is She All Green and Fuzzy and Mossy color-way

    BOOKS

    Tracie has finished:

    1. The Book of Essie by Meghan McLean Weir - 3.5 stars
    2. No One is Perfect: The True Story of Candace Mossler and American’s Strangest Murder Trial by Ron Smith - 4 stars
    3. Practice to Deceive by Ann Rule - 3 stars
    4. Swimming with Ghosts by Michelle Brafman - 4stars
    5. The Lost Girls of Penzance by Sally Rigby - 3 stars
    6. Wilder Intentions: Love, Lies and Murder in North Dakota by CJ Wynn - 4 stars
    7. Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great and Then Again Maybe I Won’t - both by Judy Blume - enjoyed both

    Barb has finished:

    1. The Measure by Nikki Erlich - 4 stars

    2. Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson - 4 stars

    3. Death Cruise by Don Davis - 3.5 stars

    Episode 292: Is She all Green and Fuzzy and Mossy? Sep 14, 2024

    Recorded Thursday, September 12, 2024

    Book talk begins at 30:30

    Our annual Mother Bear KAL has ended, and we will announce the prize winners at the end of this episode.

    Our Fall Sweater KAL is starting! You have until January 15 to finish an adult-sized sweater with some kind of sleeves. WIPs less than 50% complete are fine. Come join our sweater discussion thread, and check out our pattern bundles.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    Tracie is teaching a class on making knitted toys at Rumpelstiltskin in Sacramento, and it has been rescheduled to September 28 and November 2. See the class listing here for details!

    Events - We will be at Lambtown at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, California on Saturday, October 5.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    • Mother Bears #299 - 301
    • Water is Life hat by Lavanya Patricella, using Mary Maxim worsted
    • Bankhead hat #31 by Susie Gorley
    • Spinwheel Beanie by Benjamin Matthews using 2 colors of Plymouth Encore

    Tracie finished:

    • Mother Bears 331 and 332
    • Digital Citizens stuffed toys
    • Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Sea Change Fibers by The Dye Project Bayshore Fingering in Pink Frock
    • Scraps Chaps Cat #2 by Barbara Prime in Malabrigo Rios in
    • Tubey by Woolly Wormhead in Red Heart for Addie
    • Doodie by Woolly Wormhead in Lion Brand Mandala Ombre for Harrison
    • Karina Headband by marianna mel in blue and yellow for Ellie

    Barb is still working on:

    • Peony Top by Minimi Knit Design in Berroco Remix Light in Peony

    And has cast on:

    • Ribbed Beanie #4 by Vanessa Ewing using Western Sky Knits Biggie
    • Yume by Isabel Kraemer, using Indigo Dragonfly Sport ROU in the Is She all Green and Fuzzy and Mossy colorway

    Tracie has cast on:

    • 42-6 Dream in Blue Cardigan #3 by DROPS design in Universal Uptown DK mint green and lavender
    • (no need to) Panic Sweater by Casapinka in Jody Long Summer Delight in the Tomato colorway

    And continues to work on:

    • Just Float by Stephanie Lotven (TellyBean Knits) in Apple Fiber Studio Sparkling Cider in Malachite and Life in the Long Grass Silk/Merino Sock in Autumn
    • Fiddly Bits cowl #11 by Jana Pihota

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • When the Night Comes Falling: a Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders by Howard Blum - 5 stars
    • The Good Wife: The Shocking Betrayal and Brutal Murder of a Godly Woman in Texas - 4 stars
    • None of This is True by Lisa Jewell - 5 stars

    Tracie read:

    Things Aren’t Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five by Tony Wright - 4 stars. Not well written and gets into the weeds, but so interesting

    Holly by Stephen King - 4.5 stars

    Shiner by Amy Jo Burns - 3.5 stars

    Toxic Rage: A Tale of Murder in Tucson by AJ Flick - 3.5 stars

    Barb recommends the podcast The Idaho Massacre

    Tracie recommends the following shows to stream:

    Homicide: Life on the Street on Peacock

    Blue Lights on Britbox

    Dublin Murders on Starz

    Troppo on Prime Video

    Episode 291: Live from the Bunkhouse, It's the Chicks and Friends! Aug 23, 2024

    Friday, August 16, 2024

    Book talk starts at 10:10

    Studio 49 Retreat - October 18-20, 2024 at Tuolomne Trails outside Groveland, CA. Enrollment is still open!

    This episode is NOT brought to you by Alaska Airlines, but we are all big fans.

    Knitting

    Eileen is working on the Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart in scrap yarn and is getting back into her Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdam Cahill in Quince & Co. Chickadee

    Shelley is working on the Misurina tee by Caitlin Hunter in two different silk yarns

    Susan is working on a Luminos Tee from a kit from Yarn Snob for her niece

    Barb finished her Gardengate by Jennifer Steingass and is working on a Mother Bear, a new tee, and a hat

    Tracie finished turtles needlepoint project after 15 years! She continues to slog through her Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Sea Change Fibers by The Dye Project Bayshore Fingering in Pink Frock

    Books

    Barb read Internal Combustion: The True Story of a Marriage and a Murder by Joyce Maynard

    Eileen is reading Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe by Carl Safina and Broken Harbor by Tana French, and catching up on some favorite series by Jacqueline Winspear, Dana Stabenow, CJ Box and Tony Hillerman

    Tracie read Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel - 4 stars

    Shelley is looking forward to reading Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home by Chris La Tray

    Susan recommends Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes

    Episode 290: It's Just Gonna be Puckery Jul 26, 2024

    Recorded July 22, 2024

    Book talk begins at 30:19

    Our annual Mother Bear KAL has begun and will run until August 31. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to the Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread. Any bears you have knit in 2024 are eligible!

    Every Saturday at noon Pacific time - Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    Tracie is teaching a class on making knitted toys at Rumpelstiltskin in Sacramento, and it has been rescheduled to September 28 and November 2 . See the class listing here for details!

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    Mother Bear #296 - 298

    Tracie finished:

    • Mother Bears 328, 329 and one that I sent to my uncle
    • Davis #4 by Pam Allen in Knit Picks Snuggle Puff in Hatchling (pale mint green)
    • Scraps Chaps by Barbara Prime:
    1. Rabbit in Sea Change Fibers by The Dye Project Ecola Worsted in Mushroom Hunter
    2. Cat in Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash Solids in Caraway Heather

    Barb continues to work on:

    Gardengate by Jennifer Steingass, using Cloudborn Merino Superwash Sock Twist in the Graphite Heather colorway and Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Petal colorway

    And has cast on:

    Mother Bear #299

    Spinwheel Beanie by Benjamin Matthews, using a mystery gray yarn

    Tracie cast on:

    42-6 Dream in Blue Cardigan by DROPS design in Universal Uptown DK in Baby Blue and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK in Banana Cream

    Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Sea Change Fibers by The Dye Project Bayshore Fingering in Pink Frock

    And continues to work on:

    Just Float by Stephanie Lotven (TellyBean Knits) in Apple Fiber Studio Sparkling Cider in Malachite and Life in the Long Grass Silk/Merino Sock in Autumn

    Fiddly Bits cowl #11 by Jana Pihota

    Digital Citizens stuffed toys

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    Cook County ICU: 30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases - 3 stars. Written in 2016 - he headed the ICU 1970s thru the 1990s

    Bitter Blood: a True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness, and Multiple Murder by Jerry Bledsoe - 5 stars.

    Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach - 4 stars

    In Cold Blood by Truman Capote - 5 stars

    Tracie read:

    Inside Out by Demi Moore - 4.5 stars

    Before He Wakes by Jerry Bledsoe - 4.5 stars

    The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles - 3 stars

    Blind Rage: A True Story of Sin, Sex, and Murder in a Small Arkansas Town by Anita Paddock - 2.5 stars

    Episode 289: What... Why? Jun 30, 2024

    Recorded Wednesday, June 26, 2024

    Book talk begins at 18:28

    Our annual Mother Bear KAL has begun and will run until August 31. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread. Any bears you have knit in 2024 are eligible - post photos on the FO Thread

    Every Saturday at noon Pacific time - Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    Tracie is teaching a class on making knitted toys at Rumpelstiltskin in Sacramento on July 13 and August 3. See the class listing here for details!

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    • Mother Bear #295
    • Stashbusting Helix Hat #10 by Jessica Rose

    Tracie finished:

    • Mother Bear 325 - 327
    • Staycation pullover by Susanne Sommer, using Zealana Performa KIWI fingering in the Rococo colorway

    Barb is working on:

    • Gardengate by Jennifer Steingass, using Cloudborn Merino Superwash Sock Twist in the Graphite Heather colorway and Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Petal colorway

    Barb has cast On:

    • Mother Bear #296

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Just Float by Stephanie Lotven (TellyBean Knits) in Apple Fiber Studio Sparkling Cider in Malachite and Life in the Long Grass Silk/Merino Sock in Autumn
    • Davis by Pam Allen, using Knit Picks Snuggle Puff in the Hatchling colorway

    She continues to work on:

    • toys - Scraps Chaps for class and Digital Citizens
    • Fiddly Bits cowl #11 by Jana Pihota

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • Things I Learned from Falling by Claire Nelson - 4 stars
    • Alien by Alan Dean Foster - 4.5 stars
    • Aliens by Alan Dean Foster - 4.5 stars
    • Stranded by Sarah Goodwin - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    • Virgins by Carol Rivers - 4 stars. Tracie does not recommend the audio version
    • The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4-5 stars
    • Smoke Screen (Alexander Blix & Emma Ramm #2) - 3.75 stars
    Episode 288: I Will Get It Started Post Haste Jun 14, 2024

    Recorded Wednesday, June 12, 2024

    Book talk begins at 16:04

    Our Summer Top KAL is has ended. Thank you so much to everyone who participated, and please listen to the end of the episode to hear our list of prize-winners.

    Our annual Mother Bear KAL has begun and will run until August 31.

    To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread. Any bears you have knit in 2024 are eligible.

    Every Saturday at noon Pacific time - Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    Tracie is teaching a class on making knitted toys at Rumpelstiltskin in Sacramento on July 13 and August 3. See the class listing here for details!

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    Mother Bear #294

    Bankhead hat #30

    Tracie finished:

    Mother Bear 324

    Elisenberg Jacket by Guri Pedersen in Paintbox Yarns Simply DK in Spearmint Green and Blush Pink

    Barb is working on:

    Gardengate by Jennifer Steingass, using Cloudborn Merino Superwash Sock Twist in the Graphite Heather colorway and Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Petal colorway

    Barb has cast On:

    Mother Bear #295

    Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose #10

    Tracie is casting on:

    Just Float by Stephanie Lotven (TellyBean Knits) in Apple Fiber Studio Sparkling Cider in Malachite and Life in the Long Grass Silk/Merino Sock in Autumn

    She continues to work on:

    Staycation pullover by Susanne Sommer, using Zealana Performa KIWI fingering in the Rococo colorway

    Fiddly Bits cowl #11 by Jana Pihota

    toys - Scraps Chaps for class and Digital Citizens

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    Woman 99 by Greer Macallister - 4 stars

    American Girl by Wendy Walker - 3.5 stars

    Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown - 3.5 stars

    Oh, William! by Elizabeth Strout - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    Death on Ocean Boulevard: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case by Caitlin Rother - 3.5 stars

    Last Night at the Viper Room: River Phoenix and the Hollywood He Left Behind by Gavin Edwards - 3.5 stars

    Tracie recommends watching River Phoenix in:

    Running on Empty (1988) - available to rent on YouTube and Prime Video

    Dogfight (1990) - available to rent on YouTube and Prime Video

    Episode 287: That's My Tale of Woe May 31, 2024

    Listen

    Recorded on May 28, 2024

    Book talk begins at 22:55

    ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWS:

    Our Summer Tops KAL is almost over, going until to June 1, 2024. Prizes winners will be announced in Episode 288!

    Our next KAL will be our annual Mother Bear KAL.

    DATES: 6/1/24 - 8/31/24

    To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread.

    Tracie and Barb had a discussion about the excellent YouTube video that Susan B. Anderson made showing how she embroiders faces on toys:

    Every Saturday at noon Pacific time - Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie will be at:

    • Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild's Fiber Frolic - June 1 at the Soul Food Farm outside Vacaville, CA

    KNITTING

    Barb Finished:

    • Mother Bears # 292 & #293
    • Bankhead Hats #28 & #29

    Tracie finished:

    Mother Bears #321 - 323

    • Dream in Blue Cardigan by Drops Design in pink and mint acrylic scraps
    • Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty, using Berroco ReMix in the Artichoke colorway

    Barb is working on:

    • Gardengate by Jennifer Steingass, using Cloudborn Merino Superwash Sock Twist in the Graphite Heather colorway and Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Petal colorway

    Barb has cast On:

    • Bankhead hat #30 by Susie Gourlay using Knit Picks City Tweed HW in the Marsh Colorway

    Tracie continues to work on:

    • Fiddly Bits cowl #11 by Jana Pihota

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Staycation pullover by Susanne Sommer, using Zealana Performa KIWI fingering in the Rococo colorway
    • Eisinberg Jacket by Guri Pederson in Paintbox Yarns Simply DK in the Spearmint Green and Blush Pink color ways

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • The Rip by Holly Craig - 3 stars
    • The Light of Farallon Island by Jen Wheeler - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    • The Harbor by Katrine Engberg - 3.5 stars
    • Shanghai Girls by Lisa See - 4.5 stars
    • The Vanishing Class of 3B by Jackie Kabler - 3.5 stars
    • Saint Maybe by Anne Tyler - 5 stars

    Tracie recommends these two videos about what organizing is NOT:

    Jordan Theresa: The Cult of Organisation & The Celebrity Kitchen Complex

    Hannah Alonzo: The unhinged consumerism of “restock” influencers, so unrealistic!

    Episode 286: It Got a Little More into the Weeds May 11, 2024

    Recorded May 9, 2024

    Our Summer Tops KAL has begun and goes until to June 1, 2024. To enter your top in our prize thread, it must be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will leave the parameters of that to you! Come chat with us about summer tops on our KAL thread, and check out our Summer Tops bundle for pattern ideas!

    Every Saturday at noon Pacific time - Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild's Fiber Frolic - June 1 at the Soul Food Farm outside Vacaville, CA

    KNITTING

    Barb Finished:

    • 2 Knockers
    • Rock It Tee #2 by Tanis Lavalee, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain, in the colors Clarity, Rouge, and U Blue
    • Mother Bear #291

    Tracie finished:

    • Knitted Knockers - 10 f0r 2024
    • 3 Mother Bears
    • Posie Doll by Manon Lemaire in worsted weight from stash
    • Scraps Chaps Pig by Barbara Prime in Plymouth Encore in Peach
    • Rachel #3 by Josée Paquin in white Juniper Moon Farms Zooey and other assorted bits of cotton/linen/silk

    Barb working on:

    • Knitted Knockers
    • Pinnacles Hat by Nancy Bates, from the Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates, using a kit

    Barb has frogged:

    • Tresoro Cardigan by Isabel Kraemer, using Knit Picks Hawthorne in the Bare colorway

    Barb has cast On:

    • Gardengate by Jennifer Steingass, using Cloudborn Merino Superwash Sock Twist in the Graphite Heather colorway and Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Petal colorway
    • Bankhead hat #28 by Susie Gourley

    Tracie continues to work on:

    Fiddly Bits cowl #11 by Jana Pihota

    Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty in Berroco Remix in Artichoke

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    The Last Dive: A Father and Son’s Fatal Descent into the Ocean’s Depths by Bernie Chowdury - 5 stars

    Red Zone: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the San Francisco Dog Mauling by Aphrodite Jones - 4 stars

    Calypso by David Sedaris - 5 stars

    Tracie read:

    Butcher on the Moor by Ric Brady - 3 stars

    Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Iggie’s House by Judy Blume - 4 stars

    Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson - 4 stars

    Ms. Demeanor by Elinor Lipman - 4 stars

    While She Slept: A Husband, A Wife, A Brutal Murder by Marion Collins - 4 stars

    Episode 285: We're Just Wearing Our Most Luscious Sweaters Today Apr 18, 2024

    Recorded on April 15, 2024

    Book talk starts at 25:36

    Our Summer Tops KAL has begun and goes until to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will leave the parameters of that to you! Come chat with us about summer tops on our KAL thread, and check out our Summer Tops bundle for pattern ideas!

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will

    • NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA The 2024 retreat is full, but please contact Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com to be informed about registration for the 2025 event when registration begins in the fall
    • Fiber Frolic - June 1 at the Soul Food Farm outside Vacaville, CA
    Tracie and Barb talked about the new swifts availabile from Alpenglow Yarn! Barb has one and Tracie has ordered one also.

    KNITTING

    Tracie finished:

    • 2 Knitted Knockers
    • PSL Mitts by Susanna Curtis by Canon Hand Dyes William Merino Fingering in the Waterworld colorway

    Barb Finished:

    2 Knitted Knockers

    Tracie is continuing to work on:

    • Fiddly Bits cowl #11 by Jana Pihota
    • Knitted Knockers
    • Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty in Berroco Remix in Artichoke

    Tracie has frogged: Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Zealana Performa KIWI Fingering

    Barb is working on:

    • Rock It Tee #2 by Tanis Lavallee, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain, in the colors Clarity, Rouge, and U Blue
    • Knitted Knockers
    • Pinnacles Beanie by Nancy Bates, from the Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates, using a kit

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    • Forever Home by Graham Norton - 4 starsBecoming Clark Rockefeller: Murder, Love, Decpetion, and the Con Man Behind it All by Frank C. Girardot Jr. - 2 stars
    • Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William Mckinley and Me, Elizabeth - 3 stars

    Barb read:

    • A Mother Would Know by Amber Garza - 3 stars
    • Watching You by Lisa Jewell - 3 stars
    • The Sleepwalker by Chris Bohjialian - 4 stars
    • The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager - 2.5 stars Tracie also recommends:
    • The Supet Inflatable Dog Cone Collar Alternative. Sally agrees with this recommendation

    • The Man Enough Podcast explores what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all people. The show creates a safe environment for a range of perspectives to meet and stay at the table, exploring how the messages of masculinity show up in relationships, body image, privilege, fatherhood, sex, success, mental health and so much more. Instead of polarizing and demonizing men and masculinity, it invites all humans to participate and thrive in the world.

      This Webby-nominated podcast is hosted by filmmaker, actor & author Justin Baldoni, author & journalist Liz Plank, and President of Wayfarer Studios & award winning music producer Jamey Heath. It’s currently in Season 2 and is in the top 1% of most followed and shared podcasts on Spotify, beloved by men, women and people of all genders.

    Episode 284: They Go to the Dumpster Behind the McDonalds Mar 31, 2024

    Listen

    Recorded on Saturday, March 30, 2024

    Book talk starts at 20:45

    Our Summer Tops KAL has begun and goes until to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will leave the parameters of that to you! Come chat with us about summer tops on our KAL thread, and check out our Summer Tops bundle for pattern ideas!

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will

    • NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA. The retreat is full, but please contact Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com to be informed about registration for the 2025 event when registration begins in the fall
    • Fiber Frolic - June 1 at the Soul Food Farm outside Vacaville, CA

    KNITTING

    Tracie finished:

    • 3 Knitted Knockers
    • Bee Beautiful tee by Pia Trans in Carpool Cotton Bamboo in Copper
    • Scraps Chaps puppy by Barbara Prime in Plymouth Encore - this is the pattern I will be teaching in a making knitted toys class this summer at Rumpelstiltskin

    Barb Finished:

    • 2 Knitted Knockers
    • CAPROCK tee by Yamagara using Araucania Ollagua
    • Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino, using leftover worsted weight colors from my stash.

    Out of hibernation:

    Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Zealana Performa KIWI Fingering

    Cast on:

    Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty in Berroco Remix in Artichoke

    Working On:

    • Fiddly Bits cowl #11 by Jana Pihota
    • Knitted Knockers

    Barb is working on:

    • Knitted Knockers
    • Rock It Tee #2 by Tanis Lavallee, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain, in the colors Clarity, Rouge, and U Blue
    • Pinnacles Beanie by Nancy Bates, from the Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates, using a kit

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    • Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 5 stars
    • Where Monsters Hide: Sex, Murder and Madness in the Midwest by M. William Phelps - 3 stars
    • Happy People Are Annoying by Josh Peck - 3.5 stars
    • California Golden by Melanie Benjamin - 3 stars

    Barb read:

    • Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano - 3.5 stars
    • Blood Test by Jonathan Kellerman - 3 stars

    Tracie and Barb both recommend the documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV with the warning to be aware that it discusses sexual abuse and is just generally pretty grim.

    Episode 283: The Acid Green Is Not Functioning as a Neutral? Mar 17, 2024

    Recorded on March 14, 2024

    Book talk begins at 21:00

    Our Summer Tops KAL has begun and goes until to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will leave the parameters of that to you! Come chat with us about summer tops on our KAL thread, and check out our Summer Tops bundle for pattern ideas!

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will

    • NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA
    • Fiber Frolic - June 1 at the Soul Food Farm outside Vacaville, CA

    KNITTING

    Barb Finished:

    • 2 Knitted Knockers
    Tracie finished:
    • Tracie's Fresh Favorite Tee by Christen Clement Designs in Queen City Yarn Coleman in the Maple colorway
    • Tracie's Pixie Dust by Dani Sunshine in Berroco Vintage Handpaintsin a light blue/pale green/purple colorway
    • 1 Knitted Knocker
    • Tracie's Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino, using Hayfield Spirit Chunky

    Barb is working on:

    • CAPROCK tee by Yamagata using Araucania Ollagua
    • Knitted Knockers
    • Rock It Tee #2 by Tanis Lavallee, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain, in the colors Clarity, Rouge, and U Blue
    • Pinnacles Beanie by Nancy Bates, from the Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates, using a kit

    Barb has cast on:

    • Barb's Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino, using worsted weight leftovers

    Tracie cast on:

    • Bee Beautiful Tee by Pia Trans in in Carpool Cotton Bamboo in the Copper colorway

    She continues to work on:

    • Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota using fingering scraps

    If you would like to make Knitted Knockers, here is some useful info -

    From the Knitted Knockers.org website:

    “Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are adjustable, washable and can even be worn while swimming. Our special volunteer knitters provide these FREE to those requesting them”

    Please visit the Knitted Knockers website, Knitted Knockers Homepage for all the information that you need.

    This webpage is especially helpful for information on approved yarns and color information: Yarns and colors

    Very Important: Please note that neutral colors are preferred. If you want, you can use bright colors on the bottom of your knocker, but the top of it needs to be in a neutral color.

    Patterns: So many choices! Please go to this section to pick and download your (free) pattern: Knitted Knockers Patterns.

    Hint: The Bottoms Up Knocker for Double Point Needles pattern works great with magic loop too…and has the easiest “start” to your knocker!

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • If It Bleeds by Stephen King - 5 stars
    • The Mystery Guest (Molly the Maid #2) - 3 stars

    Tracie read:

    • Forever... by Judy Blume - 4 stars
    • I'll Take Care of You by Caitlin Rother - 4.5 stars
    • The Bone Jar by S.W. Kane - 3 stars
    Info from Tracie's "Thumbs Up" about the sweater shaver: The Substack article about pilling is here The excellent sweater shaver can be purchased here
    Episode 282: I Used the Kit That Was the Least Expired Feb 23, 2024

    Recorded Wednesday, February 21, 2024

    Book talk begins at 31:30

    Our Summer Tops KAL has begun and goes until to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will leave the parameters of that to you! Come chat with us about summer tops on our KAL thread, and check out our Summer Tops bundle for pattern ideas!

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    Events

    Tracie and Barb will

    • NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA
    • Fiber Frolic - June 1 at the Soul Food Farm outside Vacaville, CA

    KNITTING

    Barb Finished:

    • Bankhead Hat #27 by Susie Gourley
    • Velvet Pullover by Claudia Quintinella, using Serendipidye Kings Mountain Fingering in the Piccadilly colorway, Invictus Yarn Adventure in the Don’t Look Under the Lilacs, Invictus Yarns Master of My Feet in the Adagio colorway, AND Knit Picks Palette in the Aster and Bluebells colorway.
    • 2 Knitted Knockers

    Tracie finished:

    • 2 Soap Sacks by Haley Waxberg in Knockers yarn (And the bar shampoo and conditioner Tracie can be purchased at https://viori.com/)
    • Beginner’s Rainbow Rabbit by Claire Garland in sparkly periwinkle Tahki Linguine for Lauren’s 12th birthday
    • Jen by Josée Paquin in Marianated Yarns Scrumptious HT in Sea of Glass and Indigo Bunting, Laneras Barefoot in Coral and Invictus Yarns Unconquerable Sole BFL in the Powerful colorway
    • 1 Knitted Knocker

    If you would like to make Knitted Knockers, here is some useful info -

    From the Knitted Knockers.org website:

    “Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are adjustable, washable and can even be worn while swimming. Our special volunteer knitters provide these FREE to those requesting them”

    Please visit the Knitted Knockers website, Knitted Knockers Homepage for all the information that you need.

    This webpage is especially helpful for information on approved yarns and color information: Yarns and colors

    Very Important: Please note that neutral colors are preferred. If you want, you can use bright colors on the bottom of your knocker, but the top of it needs to be in a neutral color.

    Patterns: So many choices! Please go to this section to pick and download your (free) pattern: Knitted Knockers Patterns.

    Hint: The Bottoms Up Knocker for Double Point Needles pattern works great with magic loop too…and has the easiest “start” to your knocker!

    Barb working on:

    • Cheeky Cables Socks by Mary Lukas using Universal Yarns Zesty Sock in the Pearl colorway
    • CAPROCK tee by Yamagata using Araucania Ollagua
    • Knitted Knockers

    Barb has cast on:

    • Pinnacles Beanie by Nancy Bates, from the Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates, using a kit
    • Rock It Tee #2 by Tanis Lavallee, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain, in the colors Clarity, Rouge, and U Blue

    Frogged:

    Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf by Sirdar, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Follow the Rainbow Colorway

    Tracie cast on:

    • Pixie Dust by Dani Sunshine in Berroco Vintage Handpaints in light blue/pale green/purple
    • 1 Knitted Knocker

    She continues to work on:

    • Fresh Favorite Tee by Christen Clement Designs in Queen City Yarn Coleman in the Maple colorway
    • Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota using fingering scraps

    BOOKS

    • Look What You Made me Do: Confronting Heartbreak & Harassment in Big Law by Erin Gordon - 4 stars
    • The Loyal Wife by Natalie Barelli - 3 stars
    • Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Coast Trail by Andrea Lankford - 5 stars
    • The Secret Place (Dublin Murder Squad, #5) - 4 stars
    • Patient Care: Death and Life in the Emergency Room, by Paul Seward - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    • The River’s Edge (Jackman & Evans #10) by Joy Ellis - 2.5 stars for someone not familiar with the series
    • Ill Wind (Anna Pigeon #3) by Nevada Barr - 3 1/2 stars - takes a while to get going
    • How Lucky by Will Leitch - 3 stars. Wanted to like it more! But got frustrated with situation and too worried for main character
    • American Girl by Wendy Walker - 3 stars. Have not thought about it since I finished it
    • Tunnel Vision: A True Story of Multiple Murder and Justice in Chaos at America's Biggest Marine Base by N.P. Simpson - 4.5 stars
    • The Island of Lost Girls by Alex Marwood - 4 stars
    • Her Last Move by John Marrs - 2 stars
    Episode 281: A Talk with Kim McBrien Evans of Indigodragonfly Feb 11, 2024

    Recorded Thursday, February 8, 2024

    We are so excited to have Kim McBrien Evans, dyer of Indigodragonfly Yarns, designer, teacher, innovator of knitting pattern modification and all-around Textile Maven as our guest this episode!

    We had a fantastic talk with her about her background, starting her yarn business, learning to modify knit patterns out of necessity and wanting to share what she’s learned about anything-but-standard sizing and as a teacher, designer and advocate for size inclusivity and a change in the way we size women’s clothing.

    Coupon Codes for Our Listeners

    Website: https://indigodragonfly.ca

    Discount code for yarn and patterns:

    15% off all yarn and patterns

    Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/kim-mcbrien-evans

    Discount code: 2KNITLIT15

    15% off all patterns and ebooks

    Impervious Shawl

    designed to be knit with some of Kim's husband's more complex colorways

    A Tale of Two Sweaters

    vs

    "New Representative Sizing Standards for Garments that Fit" by Kim McBrien Evans for Digits and Threads, March 9, 2022 (you can download the size chart here as well through an email sign up)

    "Inclusive Sizing Is Not Impossible—We Just Have to Work Together" by Kim McBrien Evans for Digits and Threads, April 14, 2021

    Digits and Threads has a lot of other Kim's articles about fit, so take a look around!

    Find Kim

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Indigodragonfly

    Instagram: @indigodragonfly

    Episode 280: Ain't Nobody Got Time for That Jan 28, 2024

    Recorded on January 24, 2024

    Book Talk starts at 19:28

    Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended! Please stayed tuned to the end of the episode to find out if you won a prize. We had 107 completed sweaters - way to go!

    Our Summer Tops KAL will run February 1 to June 1, 2024. It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will the parameters of that to you. Come chat with us about summer tops on our KAL thread, and check out our Summer Tops bundle for pattern ideas!

    Events

    Tracie and Barb will

    NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA. The retreat is full but you can still get on the waiting list!

    KNITTING

    Barb Finished:

    Bankhead Hat #27 by Susie Gourley

    Tracie finished:

    Socks to match my Archer in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock in Cornflower

    Barb working on:

    Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf by Sirdar, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Follow the Rainbow Colorway

    Cheeky Cables Socks by Mary Lukas using Universal Yarns Zesty Sock in the Pearl colorway

    Velvet Pullover by Claudia Quintinilla/Ewe Knit Toronto, using Serendipidye Kings Mountain Fingering in the Piccadilly colorway, Invictus Yarn Adventure in the Don't Look Under the Lilacs colorway, Invictus Yarns Master of my Feet in the Adagio and the Bobby color ways

    Barb has cast on:

    Bankhead Hat #28

    CAPROCK tee by Yamagata using Araucania Ollagua

    Tracie has cast on:

    Beginner’s Rainbow Rabbit by Claire Garland in periwinkle Tahki Linguine from the NYFR destash

    She continues to work on:

    Jen by Josée Paquin in Marianated Yarns Scrumptious HT in Sea of Glass and Indigo Bunting, Laneras Barefoot in Coral and Invictus Yarns Unconquerable Sole BFL in the Powerful colorway

    Fresh Favorite Tee by Christen Clement Designs in Queen City Yarn Coleman in the Maple colorway

    Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota using fingering scraps

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    Impossible Things Before Breakfast: Adventures in the Ordinary by Rebecca Front - 4 stars

    56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard - 3 stars

    Prom Mom - by Laura Lipman - 5 stars

    Last Dance, Last Chance and Other True Cases (Crime Files #8) by Ann Rule - 4 stars

    High Country (Anna Pigeon #12) by Nevada Barr - 5 stars

    Tracie read:

    Wham! George Michael and Me by Andrew Ridgeley - 4.5 stars

    Wrecker by Carl Hiaasen - 3 stars

    13 1/2 by Nevada Barr - 3 stars

    Bunny by Mona Awad - 3 stars

    Deadly Pretender: the Double Life of David Miller by Karen Kingsbury

    Tracie recommends the TV show Jury Duty on Prime Video/FreeVee

    Episode 279: It's Definitely a Cake Jan 12, 2024

    Recorded on January 7, 2024

    Book talk starts at 13:26

    Our annual Fall Sweater KAL is almost over! Stay tuned for our next KAL which will be announced in Episode 280.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    Northern California Knitting Retreat (fondly known as "NoCKRs) April 25. - 28, 2024

    KNITTING

    Tracie finished:

    NOT ONE DAMN THING

    Barb Finished:

    • Donner by Elizabeth Doherty. Using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway

    Tracie is Working on:

    • Jen by Josée Paquin in Marianated Yarns Scrumptious HT in Sea of Glass and Indigo Bunting, Laneras Barefoot in Coral and Invictus Yarns Unconquerable Sole BFL in the Powerful colorway
    • Socks to match my Archer in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock! in Cornflower

    Tracie has cast-on:

    • Fresh Favorite Tee by Chirsten Clement Designs in Queen City Yarn Coleman in the Maple colorway
    • Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota using fingering scraps

    Barb working on:

    • Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf by Sirdar, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Follow the Rainbow Colorway
    • Bankhead Hat #25 by Susie Gourley, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest colorway

    Barb has cast on:

    • Cheeky Cables Socks by Mary Lukas using Universal Yarns Zesty Sock in the Pearl colorway
    • Velvet Pullover by Claudia Quintinilla/Ewe Knit Toronto, using Serendipidye Kings Mountain Fingering in the Piccadilly colorway, Invictus Yarn Adventure in the Don't Look Under the Lilacs colorway, Invictus Yarns Master of my Feet in the Adagio and the Bobby color ways

    BOOKS

    Tracie has read:

    • The Lazarus Files: A Cold Case Investigation by Matthew Gough - 4 stars
    • Keep it in the Family by John Mars - 4 stars
    • Drop City by TC Boyle - 5 stars

    Barb has read:

    • A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler - 3 stars
    • Thin Air by Michelle Paver - 4 stars
    • To the Land of Long-Lost Friends: No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency #20 by Alexander McCall Smith - 4 stars
    • The Hypnotist (Joona Linna #1) by Lars Kempler
    Episode 278: No Entrails on the Patio... Dec 28, 2023

    Recorded on Saturday, December 23, 2023

    Book Talk starts at 28:11

    Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.

    Here are the rules:

    1. Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That’s 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two!
    2. We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here.
    3. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here
    4. Crocheters! Your sweaters are here
    5. ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles!
    6. There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread.
    7. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don’t have to “approve” your project.
    8. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine.
    9. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA

    KNITTING

    Barb Finished:

    Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton’s Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway

    South Shore Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway

    Bankhead Hat #24

    Tracie finished:

    Bankhead Hat #6 by Susie Gourlay in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in grey

    Simply Garter Stitch Hat by Caron Design Team (free) in Alexandra: The Art of Yarn Pendleton DK

    Cumulus Blouse by Petite Knit in Countrywide Yarns Windsor 8-ply

    Frog and Toad by Christina Ingrid McGowan

    Barb working on:

    Donner by Elizabeth Doherty. Using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway

    Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf by Sirdar, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Follow the Rainbow Colorway

    Barb has cast on:

    Bankhead Hat #25 by Susie Gourley, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest colorway

    Cast on:

    Jen by Josée Paquin in Marianated Yarns Scrumptious HT in Sea of Glass and Indigo Bunting, Laneras Barefoot in Coral and Invictus Yarns Unconquerable Sole BFL in the Powerful colorway

    Working On:

    Socks to match my Archer in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock! in Cornflower

    BOOKS

    Barb is currently reading 4 books, but didn’t finish any since our last episode. Instead, she recommends:

    Believable: The Coco Berthmann Story (podcast)

    Already Gone (podcast)

    Betrayal: The Perfect Husband on Hulu

    Love has Won: Cult of the Mother God on Max

    Tracie Read:

    Prom Mom by Laura Lipman - 4.5 stars

    Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge by Sheila Weller - 5 stars

    The Best Awful by Carrie Fisher - 4 stars

    Out of Bounds by Val McDermid - 4 stars

    Deadly Mistress: A True Story of Marriage, Betrayal and Murder by Michael Freeman - 4 stars

    My Word Against His by Lauren North - 4.5 stars

    Episode 277: These Are Anne Tyler Situations Nov 28, 2023

    Recorded on November 25, 2023

    Book talk begins at 25:40

    Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.

    Here are the rules:

    1. Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That’s 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two!
    2. We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here.
    3. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here
    4. Crocheters! Your sweaters are here
    5. ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles!
    6. There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread.
    7. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don’t have to “approve” your project.
    8. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine.
    9. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA

    KNITTTING

    Tracie finished:

    • Never Not Gnoming #27 by Sarah Schira in assorted fingering weight leftovers
    • Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin in Stitch Sisterz Laceweight Cashmere in Pine Tree and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk in blue green
    • Hungry Horse Hat 3 in various acrylics
    • Rikke Hat #4 by Sarah Young for Jayla - using Tess Designer Yarns Superwash Merino and Alexandra: the Art of Yarn Pendleton DK

    Barb continues to work on:

    • Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton’s Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway
    • Donner by Elizabeth Doherty using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway

    • South Shore Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway

      Bankhead Hat #24

    Barb has cast on:

    • Sirdar Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf designed by Sirdar, using a Sirdar Colorwheel in the Follow your Rainbow colorway

    Tracie cast on:

    • Socks to match her Archer in Dizzy Blood Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Lisa Souza Dyeworks Delux Sock in cornflower
    • Bankhead hat #6 by Susie Gourlay in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in gray

    She continues to work on:

    • Cumulus Blouse by Petite Knit in Countrywide Yarns Windsor 8-ply
    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • Confessions by Kanye Minato - 3 stars
    • The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty - 3 stars
    • Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler - 4 stars
    • The Mistress Next Door by Lesley Sanderson - 3stars
    • But I Trusted You and Other True Cases (Crime files #14) - 4 stars
    • Vanished in Vermillion: The Real Story of South Dakota's Most Infamous Cold Caseby Lou Ragusa - 3 stars

    Tracie read:

    • Isabel's Bed by Elinor Lipman - 4 stars
    • Watching Youby Lisa Jewell - 4 stars
    • The Lowcountry Murder of Gwendolyn Elaine Fogle: a Cold Case Solved by Rita Schuler - 3 stars
    • A Wolf at the Table by Augusten Burroughs - 3 stars
    • Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty by Mandy Matney - 4 stars
    Episode 276: Rubble, Doorway, Rubble, Doorway Oct 28, 2023

    Recorded on Thursday, October 26, 2023

    Book Talk starts at 27:53

    Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.

    Here are the rules:

    1. Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That’s 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two!
    2. We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here.
    3. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here
    4. Crocheters! Your sweaters are here
    5. ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles!
    6. There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread.
    7. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don’t have to “approve” your project.
    8. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine.
    9. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina
    • New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA

    KNITTTING

    Barb Finished:

    Bears 288 & 189

    Tracie finished:

    • Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont in madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK, madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport
    • Hungry Horse Hat #2

    Barb continues to work on:

    • Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton’s Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway
    • Donner by Elizabeth Doherty using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway

    Barb has cast on:

    South Shore Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway

    Tracie cast on:

    • Hungry Horse Hat 3 in various acrylics
    • Cumulus Blouse by Petite Knit in Countrywide Yarns Windsor 8-ply

    She continues to work on:

    • Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin in Stitch Sisterz Laceweight Cashmere in Pine Tree and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk in blue green

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • Falling by T.J. Newman - 5 stars
    • Drowning by T.J. Newman - 4 stars
    • You Can’t Catch Me by Catherine McKenzie - 3 stars
    • The In-Laws by Laura Wolfe - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    • Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone - 3.5 stars
    • The Running Grave (Cormoran Strike #7) by Robert Galbraith - 5 stars
    • Kill or Be Killed by Robert Scott - 3.5 stars

    Barb’s recommended podcasts:

    • Were You Raised by Wolves?
    • Out Alive
    • Breakdown: The Trump Indictment
    Episode 275: Of Course I Think He's a Big Jerk Now Oct 15, 2023

    Recorded Friday, October 13, 2023

    Book talk begins at 27:00

    Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.

    Here are the rules:

    1. Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That’s 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two!
    2. We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here.
    3. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here
    4. Crocheters! Your sweaters are here
    5. ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles!
    6. There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread.
    7. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don’t have to “approve” your project.
    8. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine.

    You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    Events

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina
    • New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    • Mother Bear #288 & 289
    • Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color way

    Tracie finished:

    • Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T’Challa colorway
    • Hungry Horse Hat#1 by Aimee Alexander in Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK

    Barb is working on:

    • Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sagebrush colorway
    • Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton’s Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway.

    Barb has Cast On

    • South Shore Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway
    • Mother Bear #290

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin, using Stitch Sisters Laceweight Cashmere in Pine Tree and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk in Blue Green
    • Hungry Horse Hat #2

    In Hibernation for Tracie:

    • Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Zealana Kiwi (Merino/Brushtail Possum/Cotton Blend) in Rococco

    Tracie is working on:

    • Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont in madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK, madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • The Mosquito by B.A. Paris - 5 stars
    • Ascent Into Hell: Mount Everest by Fergus White - 5 stars
    • The Couple in the Cabin byDaniel Hurst - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    • Sickened: The True Story of a Lost Childhood by Julie Gregory
    • Kala by Colin Walsh
    • Deadly Little Secrets: The Minister, His Mistress and a Heartless Texas Murder by Kathryn Casey
    Episode 274: But... It's a Fruitcake Sep 24, 2023

    Recorded Friday, September 22, 2023

    Book talk begins at 27:50

    Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.

    Here are the rules:

    1. Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That’s 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two!
    2. We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here.
    3. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here
    4. Crocheters! Your sweaters are here
    5. ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles!
    6. There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread.
    7. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don’t have to “approve” your project.
    8. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine.

    You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    Events

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA
    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina
    • New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    • Mother Bear #287
    • Barley Hat #7 by Tin Can Knits, using Knit Picks Hawthorn in the Spri
    • Coco Cardigan by Claudia Quintanilla - EweKnit Toronto, using Knit Picks Hawthorn in the Springfield colorway

    Tracie finished:

    Darling Darby #7 by Jean Clement in Red Heart Super Saver in the Retro Stripe colorway

    Barb is working on:

    • Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways
    • Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton’s Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway.

    Barb has Cast On

    Rock It Tee #2, by Tanis Lavalee, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in 3 colors, UBlue, Clarity and Rouge

    Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Knit Pick Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway

    Tracie has ast on:

    Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Zealana Kiwi (Merino/Brushtail Possum/Cotton Blend) in Rococco

    Tracie is working on:

    Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont in madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK, madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport

    Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T’Challa colorway

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson - 3 stars

    Lock Every Door by Riley Sager - 3 stars

    The Perfect Neighbors by Sarah Pekkanen - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians and a Legacy of Rage by Jeff Guin - 5 stars

    Election by Tom Perotta - 3 stars

    Raylan (Raylan Givens #4) by Elmore Leonard - 3 stars

    Tracie has launched her side hustle - The Knitting Coach - in person, one-on-one knitting instruction for beginners and anyone who wants to push their knitting skills forward

    Episode 273: I'm Calling It Sep 10, 2023

    Recorded on September 6, 2023

    Book Talk starts at: 26:50

    Our Mother Bear KAL has ended! Prizes will be announced during our next podcast, Episode 224. Counting the bears that Tracie and Barb completed, there will be about 135 bears heading to Africa to make some children really happy. THANK YOU to all that participated by knitting or crocheting bears and making donations to the Mother Bear organization.

    Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.

    Here are the rules:

    1. Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That’s 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two!
    2. We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here.
    3. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here
    4. Crocheters! Your sweaters are here
    5. ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles!
    6. There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread.
    7. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don’t have to “approve” your project.
    8. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine.

    You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA
    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina
    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    • Mother Bears 283-285
    • Ribbed Beanie #3 by Vanessa Ewing, using Western Sky Knits Biggie in the Fishbowl Colorway
    • Vanilla socks using Patons Kroy Socks Stripes in the Meadow Stripes colorway
    • Barley Hat #7, by Tin Can Knits using some of Tracie's handspun
    Tracie Finished
    • Mother Bear #318
    • Lightweight Raglan Pullover by Purl Soho in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Shantay, You Stay!
    • Morning Ritual Style Marklee by Olga Putano Designs OR Marklee DK by Elizabeth Dorherty with colorwork chart from Women’s Kerbstone by Heather Pfeifer OR Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva

    Barb is working on:

    • Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways

    And has cast on:

    • Vanilla Socks for Will, using Patons Kroy Socks Jacquard
    • Coco Cardigan by Claudia Quintanilla, using some leftover Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle-Dye in the Springfield colorway.
    • Barley Hat #7 by Tin Can Knits in handspun from Tracie

    Barb has frogged:

    • Miles Tee by Ozetta: Hailey Smedley in Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop Sock

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK and Madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport

    And continues working on:

    • Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T’Challa colorway
    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • Shattered by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars
    • Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates - 3 stars
    • The Suspect (Kate Waters #3) - 3 stars
    • Frog and Toad are Doing Their Best (A Parody): Bedtime Stories for Trying Times by Jennie Egerlie - 5 stars
    • Borderline (Anna Pigeon #15) by Nevada Barr - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    • The Politician (DS Cross #4) by Tim Sullivan - 4 stars
    • The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - 3 1/2 stars
    • The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty - 4 1/2 stars
    • The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon - 4 stars
    Episode 272: Tracie is Having Sweater Issues Aug 19, 2023

    Recorded Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Book talk begins at 23:04

    Our annual Mother Bear KAL is ending soon! To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread.

    We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count! For more info, please check out the Mother Bear Incentive Prizes thread.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA
    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    • Mother Bears 278-283
    • 6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuno Degrade
    • Carley by Elizabeth Smith, using Berroco Remix Light in the Mist colorway

    Tracie finished:

    • Mother Bear 314
    • Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee in Alchemy: Yarns of Transformation Silken Straw in 6 different color ways

    Barb is working on:

    • Razzle Dazzle Scarf in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Gradient Set in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorwayMother Bear 284
    • Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways

    And has cast on:

    • Ribbed Beanie by Vanessa Ewing, using Western Sky Knits Biggie in the Fishbowl Colorway
    • Vanilla socks using Patons Kroy Socks Stripes in the Meadow Stripes colorway
    • Miles Tee by Ozetta: Hailey Smedley

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Morning Ritual Top by Olga Putano Designs OR Marklee DK by Elizabeth Dorherty with colorwork chart from Women’s Kerbstone by Heather Pfeifer OR Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva

    And continues working on:

    • Lightweight Raglan Pullover by Purl Soho in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Shantay, You Stay!
    • Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T’Challa colorway

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • Love Me or Else: The True Story of a Devoted Pastor, a Fatal Jealousy, and the Murder that Rocked a Small Town by Colin McEvoy and Lynn Olanoff - 4 stars
    • Couple Found Slain: After a Family Murder by Mikita Brottman - 3 stars
    • From Below by Darcy Coates - 5 stars
    • The Truth About Melody Browne by Lisa Jewell - 3 stars
    • The Dream Job by Kiersten Modgin - 3 stars
    • Living the Dream by M. J. Hardy - 3 stars
    • Too Close to the Falls: a Memoir by Catherine Gildener - 5 stars
    • Blood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson is Guilty - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    • The Locals by Jonathan Dee - 4 stars
    • Too Close to Breathe by Olivia Kiernan - 3 stars
    • If Looks Could Kill by M. William Phelps - 2 stars
    Episode 271: The Queen of Mold Jul 21, 2023

    Book Talk starts at 23:51

    Recorded Friday, July 14, 2023

    Our annual Mother Bear KAL began June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread.

    We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count! For more info, please check out the Mother Bear Incentive Prizes thread.

    Virtual Knitting Group via ZoomEvents

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA
    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina

    KNITTING

    Tracie finished:

    • Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey in Rigging
    • Mother Bears 311, 312 and 313

    Barb finished

    • Mother Bears 275, 276 & 277
    • Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavalee, using Anzula Breeze lace in the Fern and Gravity colorways
    • WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply Self Striping in the Peacock colorway

    Tracie cast on:

    Lightweight Raglan Pullover by Purl Soho in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Shantay, You Stay!

    She continues to work 0n:

    • Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee in Alchemy: Yarns of Transformation Silken Straw in 7 different color ways
    • Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T’Challa colorway

    Barb is working on:

    • Razzle Dazzle Scarf in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Gradient Set in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway
    • 6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuna Degradé6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuno Degrade
    • Mother Bear 278
    • Carley by Elizabeth Smith Knits, using Berroco Remix in the Mist colorway
    • Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways

    BOOKS

    Tracie finished:

    • Dannemora: Two Escaped Killers, Three Weeks of Terror, and the Largest Manhunt Ever in New York State by Charles A. Gardner - 4 stars
    • Curse of the Spellmans (The Spellmans #2) by Lisa Lutz - 3 stars
    • French Braid by Anne Tyler - 4 stars
    • Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing by Emily Lynn Paulson - 5 stars
    • Love Me or Else: The True Story of a Devoted Pastor, a Fatal Jealousy, and the Murder that Rocked a Small Town by Colin McEvoy and Lynn Olanoff - 4 1/2 stars
    • After Everything You Did by Stephanie Sowden - 2 stars

    Barb read:

    • The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman - 4 stars
    • Never Coming Home by Hannah Mary McKinnon - 4 stars
    • Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger - 3 stars
    • Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl - 4.5 stars
    • Arctic Homestead: the True Story of One Family’s Survival and Courage in the Alaskan Wilds by Norma Cobb
    • It’s One of Us by J.T. Ellison - 4.5 stars
    Episode 270: A Colorful Cast of Characters at the Bunkhouse Jul 09, 2023

    Recorded on June 28 & July 5, 2023

    Our annual Mother Bear KAL began June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread.

    We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count! For more info, please check out the Mother Bear Incentive Prizes thread.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    The next 2 segments were recorded at Eileen's Bunkhouse in Lincoln, Montana. Eileen is RedsKnits on Ravelry

    June 28:

    Participants:

    Tracie (alittleposy)

    Barb (KnittyBarb)

    Eileen (redsknits)

    Celia (PinotNoir)

    Eileen talked about:

    1. Book - DC Smith and Kings Lake Investigation Series by Peter Grainger. "British murder mysteries with good plot lines and excellent character development over the series. And he's still writing!"

    2. Knitting - starting the Davis pullover by Pam Allen, using Tracie's directions. She is knitting it using some vintage stash O-wool that has been dyed by Alpenglow. 3. Eileen talked about Alpenglow Industries, especially their Textile and Yarns Tools. Check out their cool stitch markers! Celia talked about: 1. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 2. Knitting - She talked about knitting the Beneath a Summer Sky shawl by Debra Gerhard in Ritual Dyes Fae (mohair silk) and Maiden (merino fingering) in the Taurus colorway. Tracie talked about: 1. Book - Disappearance at Devil's Rock by Paul Tremblay 2. Knitting - Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty in KnitPicks comfy in the Planetarium colorway. Barb talked about: 1. Book -
    Episode 269: Some Doggie Ativan? Jun 12, 2023

    Recorded June 9, 2023

    Book Talk Starts at 26.03

    Our annual Mother Bear KAL began June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread.

    We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count! For more info, please check out the Mother Bear Incentive Prizes thread.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA

    The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina

    Tracie will be in New Zealand and Sydney, Australia this summer! If you are near Auckland, National Park, Wellington, or the Marlborough region in NZ, or Sydney, and you’d like to try to meet up, please message Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com or alittleposy on Ravelry.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    3 bears (272, 273, 274)

    Tracie finished:

    Summer Sorrel by Wood & Pine in Despondent Dyes OMG Glitter! in the Even My Attorney Says “Let It Go” colorway

    4 Mother Bears - 307-310

    Gnome 26 - Never Not Gnoming by Sarah Schira in Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering in Rock Creek Park and Psych Ward Yarns Hecka Fingering in Cable Car Red

    Barb is working on:

    Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavalee, using Anzula Breeze in the Fern and Gravity colorways

    WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply Self-Striping in the Peacock colorway

    Razzle Dazzle Scarf in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Gradient Set in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway

    6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuna Degradé

    Barb has Cast On

    Mother Bear 275

    Cast On:

    Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak in Juniper Moon Farm Zooey

    Experimental sweater - all mini skeins!

    Mother Bear 311

    Working On:

    Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty in Knit Picks Comfy in Planetarium

    Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T’Challa colorway

    BOOKS

    Barb and Tracie both enthusiastically recommend:

    Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver - 5 stars

    Barb read:

    The Liar’s Club by Mary Karr - 4 stars

    The Year of Less : How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life is Worth More than Anything You can Buy in a Store by Cait Flanders - 3 stars

    Tracie read:

    The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell - 4.5 stars

    Tracie recommends Onyx Professional Hard as Hoof Nail Strengthening Cream

    Episode 268: That Hat is Very Bad May 26, 2023

    Listen

    Recorded Wednesday, May 24, 2023

    Book talk begins at 25:55

    Our Cables KAL has ended. Please listen until the end of the podcast to hear whether you’ve won a prize, and thanks to everyone for participating!

    Our next KAL will be our annual Mother Bear KAL! It will officially start on June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. More info to come...

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • Fiber Frolic - Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm at Soul Food Farm in Vacaville, CA. There will be no food vendors, so bring your own lunch and a chair. The entry fee is $10 per person, and parking will be in a field and not limited.
    • Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA
    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    • 1 Knocker
    • Twisty Taper Cap by Shelby NichKnit Designs, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Red Brick colorway

    Tracie finished:

    Mother Bears 304-306

    Barb is working on:

    • Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavalee, using Anzula Breeze in the Fern and Gravity colorways
    • WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply Self-Striping in the Peacock colorway
    • Razzle Dazzle Scarf in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Gradient Set in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway

    Barb has Cast On

    • 6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuna Degradé
    • Mother Bear 271

    Cast On:

    • Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty in Knit Picks Comfy in Planetarium
    • Socks in madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T’Challa colorway

    Working On:

    Summer Sorrel by Wood & Pine in Despondent Dyes OMG Glitter! in the Even My Attorney Says “Let It Go” colorway

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    Verity by Colleen Hoover - 2 stars

    All That is Mine I Carry with Me - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    Blubber by Judy Blume - 5 stars

    Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World's Most Notorious Diaries by Rick Emerson - 5 stars

    Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks - 4 stars

    Frog and Toad Are Doing Their Best: Bedtime Stories for Trying Times (A Parody) written by and illustrated by Ellie Hajdu - 4 stars

    The Patient by Tim Sullivan - 4 stars

    Episode 267: Somewhere in Washington May 11, 2023

    Recorded on May 8, 2023

    Book Talk starts at: 25:30

    Our Cables KAL is almost over... May 15th is the last day you can post pictures of your finished cable-y goodness projects. Prizes will be announced during Episode 268.

    Our next KAL will be our annual Mother Bear KAL! It will officially start on June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. More info to come...

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • Fiber Frolic - Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm at Soul Food Farm in Vacaville, CA. There will be no food vendors, so bring your own lunch and a chair. The entry fee is $10 per person, and parking will be in a field and not limited.
    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina
    KNITTING Barb finished 4 Knitted Knockers (12 total for 2023) Tracie has finished:
    • 13 Knitted Knockers total for 2023
    • Mother Bears 302 & 303
    • Fiddly Bits #9 #9 by Jana Pihota
    • Tracie's Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
    Tracie's Donner Barb Is working on:
    • Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavalee, using Anzula Breeze in the Fern and Gravity colorways
    • WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply Self-Striping in the Peacock colorway
    • Razzle Dazzle Scarf in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Gradient Set in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway
    Barb has cast-on:
    • Twisty Taper Hat by NichKnit Designs using Plymouth Yarn Encore
    Tracie is working on:
    • Summer Sorrel by Wood & Pine in Despondent Dyes OMG Glitter! in the Even My Attorney Says “Let It Go” colorway
    Tracie has frogged:
    • China Top by Ksenia Naidyon in Alchemy Silken Straw
    BOOKS Barb has finished:
    • Vacationland by Meg Mitchell Moore - 4 stars
    • Fatal Friends, Deadly Neighbors and Other True Cases (Crime Files #16) by Ann Rule - 4 stars
    • Small Game by Blair Braverman - 3.5 stars
    Tracie has finished:
    • Legendary Children: The First Decade of RuPaul's Drag Race and the Last Century of Queer Life by Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez - 5 stars
    • Blood Betrayal by Sheila Johnson - 2.5 stars
    • Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume - 5 stars
    • Such a Pretty Girl by T. Greenwood - 4 stars
    Tracie talked about Universal Standard Clothing Co.
    Episode 266: The Acidity of our Bitter Tears Apr 20, 2023

    Recorded on April 5, 2023

    Book Talk starts at 19:25

    Come join us knitting or crocheting your projects with CABLES! That's right, cables. Come on over to the Cables KAL Chatter Thread to check out the rules and chat about your plans. Dates are now until 5/15/23.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • The Northern California Knitting Retreat (NoCKRs) - April 27-30, 2023 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California. The retreat is now full, but we generally have spots that will open as we get close to the dates. If you would like to be on the waiting list, message Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for info and the registration form.
    • Fiber Frolic - Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm at Soul Food Farm in Vacaville, CA. There will be no food vendors, so bring your own lunch and a chair. The entry fee is $10 per person, and parking will be in a field and not limited.
    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina

    KNITTING

    Tracie finished:

    • Tiny Dancer top by Laura Dean in Shaggy Bear Farms SW Merino & Tussah Silk Fingering for Lexi
    • 2 Knitted Knockers

    Barb finished

    • Low-key Cowl by Elizabeth Smith, using Cascade 220 in the green colorway (very old stash)
    • Ilha pullover by Orlane Sucche, using Greenwood Fiber Indulgence (merino, cashmere and silk).
    • 3 Knockers

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Summer Sorrel by Wood & Pine in Despondent Dyes OMG Glitter! in the Even My Attorney Says “Let It Go” colorway

    And continues to work on:

    • Donner by Elizabeth Doherty in Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in Spring

    Barb is working on:

    • Low-key Cowl by Elizabeth Smith, using Cascade 220 in the green colorway (very old stash)
    • Knitted Knockers
    • WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply Self-Striping in the Peacock colorway
    • Razzle Dazzle Scarf in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Gradient Set in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway

    And has cast on:

    • Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavalee, using Anzula Breeze in the Fern and Gravity colorways

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • Fatty Fatty Boom Boom: A Memoir of Food, Fat and Family by Rabia Chaudry - 5 stars
    • Mothered by Zoje Stage - 3.5 stars
    • The Substitution Order by Martin Clark - 3.5 stars
    • Last Seen (Detective Bernadette Noel #1) by Joy Kluver - 3 stars

    Tracie read:

    • One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey - 4.5 stars
    • Snap by Belinda Bauer - 4.5 stars
    • Kellynch: The Sequel to Jane Austen’s Persuasion - 2.5 stars
    Episode 264: So This Situation Is Dumb in Every Species Apr 08, 2023

    Recorded on April 5, 2023

    Book Talk starts at 33:00

    Come join us knitting or crocheting your projects with CABLES! That's right, cables. Come on over to the Cables KAL Chatter Thread to check out the rules and chat about your plans. Dates are now until 5/15/23.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • The Northern California Knitting Retreat (NoCKRs) - April 27-30, 2023 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California. The retreat is now full, but we generally have spots that will open as we get close to the dates. If you would like to be on the waiting list, message Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for info and the registration form.
    • Fiber Frolic - Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm at Soul Food Farm in Vacaville, CA
    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina
    KNITTING Tracie has finished:
    • Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill in Laneras Barefoot in Coral
    • Vanilla socks in Emma’s Yarn Super Silky in Hot Tamale

    Barb has finished:

    • Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits using worsted weight bear yarn
    • 3 Knockers
    Tracie's Sweater Surgery:
    • She added length to her Colorful Geometry pullover
    • Transformed her Velvet Pullover from a round Yoke to raglan, then added length
    Tracie is working on:
    • Donner by Elizabeth Doherty in Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in Spring
    • Tiny Dancer top by Laura Dean in Shaggy Bear Farms SW Merino & Tussah Silk Fingering for Lexi
    Barb is working on:
    • Low-key Cowl by Elizabeth Smith, using Cascade 220 in the green colorway (very old stash)
    • Knitted Knockers
    • Ilha pullover by Orlane Sucche, using Greenwood Fiber Indulgence (merino, cashmere and silk).
    • WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply Self-Striping in the Peacock colorway
    BOOKS Tracie has read:
    • Moonlight Mile (Kenzie & Gennaro #6) by Dennis Lehane - 4 stars
    • Starring Sally J. Friedman as Herself by Judy Blume - 5 stars
    • Boar Island (Anna Pigeon #19) by Nevada Barr - 4 stars

    Barb has read:

    • The End of Temperance Dare by Wendy Webb.- 3 stars
    • The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman - 4 stars
    • Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer - 5 stars
    Episode 264: Things Went Awry... Mar 24, 2023

    Recorded on March 22, 2023

    Book talk starts at 29:20

    Come join us knitting or crocheting your projects with CABLES! That's right, cables. Come on over to the Cables KAL Chatter Thread to check out the rules and chat about your plans. Dates are now until 5/15/23.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    EVENTS

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • The Northern California Knitting Retreat (NoCKRs) - April 27-30, 2023 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California. We have 1 open spot - message Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for info and the registration form.
    • Fiber Frolic - Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm at Soul Food Farm in Vacaville, CA
    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina

    KNITTING

    Tracie finished:

    • 2 Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima
    • Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Light held double
    • 10 knitted headbands, all knit from stash - patterns used:
    • Smidge Headband by Angela Tennant
    • Lova by Chicory Sticks
    • Fiana by Connie Stults
    • Godmother Headband by Amanda Rosa
    • Star Stitch Headband by Jessica Flowers
    • and various patterns from 150 Knitted Trims by Lesley Stanfield

    Barb finished:

    • Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set
    • Blushing Braids Beanie by Amy Kate Sutherland, using Valley Yarns Northampton
    • 4 Knockers

    Tracie cast on:

    • Donner by Elizabeth Doherty in Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in Spring
    • Tiny Dancer top by Laura Dean in Shaggy Bear Farms SW Merino & Tussah Silk Fingering for Lexi

    And continues to work on:

    • Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill in Laneras Barefoot in Coral
    • Vanilla socks in Emma’s Yarn Super Silky in Hot Tamale

    Barb is working on:

    • Low-key Cowl by Elizabeth Smith, using Cascade 220 in the green colorway (very old stash)
    • Knitted Knockers

    And has cast on:

    • WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply Self Striping in the Peacock colorway
    • Ilha pullover by Orlane Sucche, using Greenwood Fiber Indulgence (merino, cashmere and silk).
    • Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits using worsted weight bear yarn

    She frogged:

    Winters Beach by Andrea Mowry, using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    • The Decision to Kill: A True Crime Story of a Teenage Killer and the Mother Who Loved Him by Leslie Ghiglieri - 3 stars
    • Edge of Normal by Carla Norton - 4 stars (but 1 star for narration!)
    • The Dentist by Tim Sullivan - 4.5 stars
    • The Cyclist by Tim Sullivan - 4 stars
    • A Girl Returned by Ann Goldstein - 4.5 stars
    • Girls Who Lie by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir - 4 stars

    Tracie and Barb highly recommend:

    Trailed: One Woman’s Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders by Kathryn Miles - 5 stars

    Barb read:

    • Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - 3.5 stars
    • Other Parents by Sarah Stovell - 4 stars
    • A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins - 4 stars
    • The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden - 4 stars

    Tracie recommends AMC+ app/channel - subscribe through Amazon Prime or go to amcplus.com

    Episode 263: Stitches West 2023 Recap Mar 09, 2023

    Stitches West episode!

    Recorded on March 3 - 5 2023

    Vendors mentioned in this episode

    Alpenglow Industries

    Pam Powers Knits

    Porter Wool Co.

    Fiber Lady

    Seattle Sky Dyeworks

    Knit Baah Purl

    Greenwood Fibers

    Anzula

    Madelinetosh

    Oink Pigments

    Carpool Indiemade yarn

    Great Yarns!

    Tracie attended Sandy Peters' class, Intro to Stacked Stitches.

    Barb attended Lorilee Beltman's class, Transform you Knitting with the Magic Cast On.

    Episode 262: They Must Have More of Each Other Feb 23, 2023

    Recorded Wednesday, February 22, 2023

    Book talk begins at 32:25

    Come join us knitting or crocheting your projects with CABLES! That's right, cables. Come on over to the Cables KAL Chatter Thread to check out the rules and chat about your plans. Dates are now until 5/15/23.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    Events

    Tracie and Barb will be at:

    • Stitches West 2023 - March 2-5 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, California. Stay tuned for Episode 263, which will be our Stitches recap!
    • The Northern California Knitting Retreat (NoCKRs) - April 27-30, 2023 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California. The retreat is now full, but you can still be put on the waiting list - message Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for info and the registration form.
    • The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina

    KNITTING

    Finished

    Tracie has finished:

    • Velvet Pullover by EweKnit Toronto (discontinued online) in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Light dyed by Kim and me
    • Penelope Romper by Linnea Nyman with a different cable pattern substituted in Berroco Pure Pima
    • Soizic Headband by Along avec Anna in Plymouth Encore
    • 4 Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima and Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK

    Barb has finished:

    • Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Perfectly Pretty colorway
    • Burgos vest by Rosa Pomar, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in the Grey Heather colorway
    • Koko Bean Hat, using 5 colors of acrylic bear yarn

    Tracie has frogged:

    Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty in Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK, knit in 2021

    She has cast on:

    Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill in Laneras Barefoot in Coral

    Vanilla socks in Emma’s Yarn Super Silky in Hot Tamale

    Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Light held double

    Barb continues to work on:

    Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set

    Blushing Braids Beanie by Amy Kate Sutherland, using Red Heart bear yarn in a light gray color

    She has cast on:

    Low-key Cowl by Elizabeth Smith, using Cascade 220 in the green colorway (very old stash)

    Winters Beach by Andrea Mowry, using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway.

    And frogged:

    Citadel by Joji Locatelli, using Rowan RYC Wool Tweed

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    • The Good Wife: The Shocking Betrayal and Brutal Murder of a Godly Woman in Texas by Clint Richmond - 4 stars
    • All That Fall by Kris Calvin - 3 stars
    • Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty - 4 stars
    • The Liar’s Club by Mary Karr - 5 stars
    • Stiff Arm Steal by AJ Stewart

    Barb read:

    • Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton - 4 stars
    • Sunburn by Laura Lipman - 3.5 stars
    • The Couple on Cedar Close by Anna-Lou Weatherley - 3.5 stars
    • West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge - 5 stars
    • Dead to Her by Sarah Pinborough - 3 stars

    Barb recommends the film She Said on Peacock Premium or available to buy or rent on other streaming services

    Episode 261: So You Said No Thank You Jan 30, 2023

    Recorded on January 12, 2023

    Book talk starts at 24:45

    Sweater KAL - 9/1/22 - 1/15/23 - be sure to listen until the end of the podcast when the prize winners of the Sweater KAL are announced!

    NEW KAL! Come join us knitting or crocheting your projects with CABLES! That's right, cables. Come on over to the Cables KAL Chatter Thread to check out the rules and chat about your plans. Dates are now until 5/15/23.

    Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom

    Northern California Knitting Retreat news:

    If you would like to attend NoCKRs at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California April 27-30, 2023, please email Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for details.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    1. Get the Groove by Hinterm Stein, using Valley Yarns Northampton Worsted in the Denim Heather colorway 2. Bankhead Hat #23 by Susie Gourlay, using Plymouth Encore Tweed

    Tracie finished:

    1. Vanilla Socks in Canon Hand Dyes William Merino in Waterworld Sock Set 2. Davis pullover by Pam Allen, using Berroco Remix Chunky in the Pepper colorway Barb is working on: 1. Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Perfectly Pretty colorway 2. Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set 3. Burgos vest by Rosa Pomar, using Diamond Galway Worsted Knitting Wool Highland Heather Barb cast-on: 1. Koko Bean hat #3 by JudithMarieKnits, using leftover Plymouth Encore and Red Heart yarns 2. Citadel cardigan by Joji Locatelli, using Rowan RYC Wool Tweed (discontinued yarn) in the Truffle colorway

    Tracie cast on:

    1. Velvet Pullover (pattern discontinued) by Ewe Knit Toronto, using Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Light dyed by Kim of Western Sky Knits and Tracie

    2. Knitted Knocker in Cascade Ultra Pima

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    1. A Dream Life by Claire Messed - 4 stars

    2. I'm Glad my Mom Died by Jeanetter McCurdy - 4 stars

    3. Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks - 5 stars

    Tracie read:

    1. The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Bell - 2 stars

    2. That Time I Loved You: Stories by Marianne Leung - 4 stars

    3. Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson - 4 stars

    4. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy - 5 stars

    5. God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney - 4 stars

    6. Miller's Valley by Abba Quindlen - 4.5 stars

    7. The Push by Ashley Audrain - 2.5 stars

    Tracie and Barb recommend

    The Gleener for excellent, battery-free sweater shaving

    Episode 260: Here's the Thing.... Jan 15, 2023

    Recorded on January 12, 2023

    Book talk starts at 18:19

    Sweater KAL - 9/1/22 - 1/15/23

    Sweater KAL Chatter - rules are at the top of each page

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    Northern California Knitting Retreat news:

    If you would like to attend NoCKRs at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California April 27-30, 2023, please email Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for details.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    2 Bankhead Hats

    Tracie finished:

    • Penny’s Bandana Cowl in Adrian Gergler for Finn in 3 colors of Plymouth Select DK
    • 1 Knitted Knocker in Cascade Ultra Pima and Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK
    • Light Trails by Suvi Sivola (SuviKnits) in Anzula Haiku in the Madam colorway

    Barb is working on:

    • Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Perfectly Pretty colorway
    • Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set
    • Get the Groove by Hinterm Stein, using Valley Yarns Northampton Worsted in the Denim Heather colorway
    • Burgos vest by Rosa Pomar, using Diamond Galway Worsted Knitting Wool Highland Heather

    Tracie cast on:

    Davis pullover by Pam Allen, using Berroco Remix Chunky in the Pepper colorway

    And is working on:

    • Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima and Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton
    • Vanilla Socks in Canon Hand Dyes William Merino in Waterworld Sock Set

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • His Last Wife by Gia Pere - 3 stars
    • Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - 4.5 stars

    Tracie read:

    • Still Just a Geek: An Annotated Memoir by Wil Wheaton - 2 stars - 4 stars for substance and 1 star for format
    • The Briarmarsh Close Killings by Gaynor Torrance - 3 stars
    • Summer Sisters by Judy Blume - 2.5 stars

    Tracie recommends

    The Gleener for excellent, battery-free sweater shaving

    Episode 259: Yellow Sneakers and a Voluminous Skirt Dec 30, 2022

    Recorded on December 28, 2022

    Book talk starts at 24:10

    Sweater KAL - 9/1/22 - 1/15/23

    Sweater KAL Chatter - rules are at the top of each page

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    NoCKRs (Northern California Knitting Retreat) news:

    If you would like to attend NoCKRs at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California April 27-30, 2023, please email Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for details.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    1. Collage Socks by Helen Stewart, using Ogle Design Fiber Arts Coloration Fingering in the 827 Purple colorway

    2. Solstice Mitts by Kimberly Dottie, using 2 colors of Quince & Co Chickadee in the Fjord and the Canvas color ways

    Tracie finished:

    1. Guantes Jota DK Fingerless Mitts by Paola Aguirre using Newton's Yarn Country Superwash DK

    2. Mother Bear ##301

    3. Tony the Toy Box Monster by Rebecca Danger

    4. Cannon Bandana by Debbi Stone and Marcy Vandale in 3 colors of Plymouth Select DK Merino

    Barb is working on:

    1. Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Perfectly Pretty colorway

    2. Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set

    3. Get the Groove by Hinterm Stein, using Valley Yarns Northampton Worsted in the Denim Heather colorway

    And has cast on:

    1. Bankhead Hat #21 by Susie Gourley

    2. Burgos vest by Rosa Pomar, using Diamond Galway Worsted Knitting Wool Highland Heather

    Tracie is working on:

    1. Light Trails by SuviKnits using Anzula Haiku in the Madam colorway

    2. Vanilla Sock in Canon Hand Dyes William Merino in Waterworld Sock Set

    Tracie has cast on:

    1. Knitted Knocker in Cascade Ultra Pima

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    1. French Braid: A Novel by Anne Tyler - 5 stars

    2. On the Beach by Nevil Shute - 4 stars

    3. The Resort by Sue Watson - 3.5 stars

    4. The Nurse's Secret by Amanda Skenendore - 4.5 stars

    Tracie read:

    1. The Perfect Family by Jacquie Underdown - 2.5 stars

    2. Unfollow Me by Charlotte Duckworth - 4 stars

    3. Don't Believe It by Charlie Done - 3 stars

    4. Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins - 4.5 stars

    5. The Texas Towner Sniper: The Terrifying True Story of Charles Whitman by Ryan Green

    Barb and Tracie both recommend the documentary "Tower" on Prime Video

    Episode 258: A Moebius Situation Dec 13, 2022

    Recorded Friday, December 9, 2022

    Book talk starts at 26:21

    Sweater KAL - 9/1/22 - 1/15/23

    Sweater KAL Chatter - rules are at the top of each page

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    Zephyr Mark ll by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light in the Red Rock colorway

    Tracie finished:

    • 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 Granite and Berroco Vintage Cotton Candy
    • Darling Darby by Jean Clement in Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy and Uptown Worsted
    • Top This! flower hat by DMC for Emily
    • Millcreek Hat by Katy H. Carroll in Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash in Violet and Lime Heather - for Lexi
    • Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty in Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash in Violet and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy

    Barb is working on:

    • Collage Socks by Helen Stewart, using Ogle Design Fiber Arts Coloration Fingering in the 827 Purple colorway
    • Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Perfectly Pretty colorway
    • Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set

    And has cast on:

    • Solstice Mitts by Kimberly Dottie, using 2 colors of Quince & Co Chickadee in the Fjord and the Canvas color ways
    • Center Pointe Beanie by Benjamin Matthews, using Plymouth Encore in the Brick Red colorway
    • Get the Groove by Hinterm Stein, using Valley Yarns Northampton Worsted in the Denim Heather colorway

    Tracie is working on:

    • Guantes Jota DK Fingerless Mitts by Paola Aguirre using Newton's Yarn Country Superwash DK
    • Light Trails by SuviKnits using Anzula Haiku in the Madam colorway
    • Vanilla Sock in Canon Hand Dyes William Merino in Waterworld Sock Set

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    Minding Miss Manners: In an Era of Fake Etiquette by Judith Martin - 4 stars

    The Influencer by Joyce Maynard - 3 stars

    Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapel - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    Details Are Unprintable: Wayne Longeran and the Sensational Cafe Society Murder by Allan Levine - 3 stars

    All That’s Bright and Gone by Eliza Nellums - 4 stars

    Snake Eyes: Murder in a Southern Town by Bitty Martin - 2.5 stars

    Tracie recommends

    Life and Beth, Reboot, Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows on Hulu

    Abbott Elementary on ABC

    Loot on Apple TV+

    Wellington Paranormal on HBOMax

    Episode 257: Happy Thanksgiving from the Chicks and Family! Nov 26, 2022

    Recorded on November 24, 2022

    Book Talk starts at 22:00

    Sweater KAL Chatter - rules are at the top of each page

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    2 Giveaways

    1. The Little Pine Tree's Wish by Diane M. Howard

    2. 3 skeins of Tracie's handspun

    Prize winners will be announced towards the end of the podcast, right before family Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down segment

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    1. Mother Bear # 271

    2. Barb's Irish Hiking Hat by Blackhorse, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Red colorway

    3. Barb's Irish Hiking Scarf #3 by Adrian Bazilia, also using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Red colorway

    3. Will's Party Time socks using Berroco Comfort Sock in the Party Time colorway

    Tracie has finished:

    NOTHING! You will hear why in the "Working On" segment...

    Barb is working on:

    1. Zephyr Mark ll by Celia McAdam Cahill using Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok in the Red Rock colorway

    Barb has cast on:

    1. Collage Socks by Helen Stewart using Olgle Design Fiber Arts Coloration Fingering in the 827 colorway

    2. Colorwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf, using Sirdar a Clourwheel in the Perfectly Pretty colorway.

    3. Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Leader

    Tracie is working on:

    1. Vanilla Sock in Canon Hand Dyes William Merino in Waterworld Sock Set

    2. Moon of My Life (AKA This F@&^ Sweater) 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 cast on:

    1. Guantes Jota DK Fingerless Mitts by Paola Aguirre using Newton's Yarn Country Superwash DK

    2. Light Trails by SuviKnits using Anzula Haiku in the Madam colorway

    3. Darling Darby by Jean Clement in Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy and Uptown Worsted

    READING

    Barb has finished:

    1. Missing Daughter by Rick Molina - 4 stars

    2. A Sharp Solitude by Christine Carbo - 4 stars

    3. Lucy By the Sea by Elizabeth Strout - 4 stars

    4. She Lies Close by Sharon Dowering - 3 stars

    5. Missing...and Presumed Dead by Michael Fleeman - 3 stars

    Tracie has finished reading:

    1. On the Beach by Nevil Shute - 3.5 stars

    2. Murder in the Family:Inside the Story of the Jersey Murders by Jeremy Josephs - 3 stars

    3. The Fiancee by Kate White - 3 stars

    4. The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon - 3.5 stars

    5. Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro - 4.5 stars

    6. Passing On by Penelope Lively - 2 stars

    Episode 256: Interview with Sarah Fain! Nov 18, 2022

    Recorded on November 16, 2022

    Barb and Tracie spend some time with Sarah Fain, one of the co-hosts of the Happier in Hollywood Podcast. She is also a TV writer, currently writing for the Fantasy Island reboot, available on Fox TV. Oh - and she is a knitter and a spinner!

    We get a peek into Sarah's very busy life, and learn lots about what it takes to be a writer in Hollywood today. And there an abundance of laughter! We hope you enjoy our time with Sarah as much as we did.

    Episode 255: They Sang Like Canaries Oct 30, 2022

    Book Talk starts at 22:00

    Recorded on October 28, 2022

    Sweater KAL - 9/1/22 - 1/15/23!

    Sweater KAL Chatter - rules are at the top of each page

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    2 New Giveaways!

    1. The Little Pine Tree's Wish by Diane M. Howard (dinaripper on Ravelry) - a lovely children's book about a little pine tree who's wish is to become a Christmas tree! If you have a special child in your life that would enjoy this book, enter our giveaway to win an autographed copy.

    If you don't want to wait for the giveaway, you can order the Little Pine Tree's Wish through Amazon, Barnes and Noble or BookBaby!

    The winner will be announced when we record on U.S. Thanksgiving!

    2. Tracie's Handspun!

    I have 3 skeins of my handspun to give away:

    • Quillen Fiber Arts Romney Top in the Queen of Tarts colorway, approximately 110 yds
    • Greenwood Fiberworks Merino/Silk? in the Calypso colorway, approximately 192 yds
    • Three Waters Farm 100% Rambouillet in the Racing Green colorway, approximately 161 yards
    Please leave a comment in the appropriate thread on our Ravelry page to enter either of these drawings!

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    1. Mother Bears 268, 269, and 270

    2. Helix Hat #11 by Jessica Rose, using leftover Plymouth Encore yarns

    Tracie finished:

    1. Archer in Blue by Elizabeth Doherty, having redone the bottom in Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock! in Cornflower

    2. Mother Bear #300, using Tracie's very first handspun!

    3. Kaiya Mei hat for Emily, in gray and yellow acrylic

    Barb is working on:

    1, Irish Hiking Scarf by Adrian Bazilia, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in Red

    2. Socks for Will, using Berroco Comfort Sock in the Party Time colorway

    And has cast on:

    1. Zephyr Mark ll by Celia McAdam Cahill (pattern not released to the public yet!) using Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok in the Red Rock colorway

    Tracie continues to work on:

    1. Vanilla Sock in Canon Hand Dyes William Merino in Waterworld Sock Set

    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 has finished: 1. These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant - 3.5 stars 2. The Big Lie: Election Chaos, Political Opportunism, and the State of American Politics after 2020 by Jonathan Lemire - 5 stars

    Tracie read:

    1. If I Die Tonight by Alison Gaylin - 4 stars

    2. The Trespasser (Dublin Murder Squad #6) by Tana French - 4 stars

    3. A Family Business: A Chilling Tale of Greed as One Family Commits Unspeakable Crimes Agains the Dead by Ken England - 3 stars

    Episode 254: Barb Will Not be Skydiving or Bungee Jumping Oct 13, 2022

    Recorded Wednesday, 12, 2022

    Book talk begins at 25:30

    Sweater KAL - 9/1/22 - 1/15/23!

    Sweater KAL Chatter - rules are at the top of each page

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    Mother Bear #267

    Choose Your Gnome Adventure by Sarah Schira

    Cristollo by Knitting for Breakfast

    Tracie finished:

    Choose Your Gnome Adventure by Sarah Schira

    Davis Sweater by Pam Allen

    Mother Bears 298 and 299

    Barb is working on:

    Irish Hiking Scarf by Adrian Bazilia, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in Red

    Socks for Will, using Berroco Comfort Sock in the Party Time colorway

    And has cast on:

    Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose in the same yarns (all Plymouth Encore) I used for my Choose Your Gnome Adventure

    Mother Bear #268

    Tracie once again started working on:

    Archer by Elizabeth Doherty - redoing the bottom in Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock! in Cornflower

    She continues to work on:

    Vanilla Sock in Canon Hand Dyes William Merino in Waterworld Sock Set

    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

    Cinna Top by Ksenia Naidyon, in 5 colors of Alchemy Silken Straw

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass - 4 stars

    Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout - 5 stars

    Fly Girl by Ann Hood - 4 stars

    Mishap or Murder?: True tales of mysterious deaths and disappearances by Eileen Ormsby - 3 stars

    Tracie read:

    A Taste for Murder by Burl Barer and Frank C. Garadot - 3 stars

    The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith - 4 stars

    Tracie recommends the Murdaugh Murders Podcast

    Episode 253: It'll Be in the Show Notes Sep 25, 2022

    Recorded Thursday, September 22, 2022

    Book talk begins at 18:55

    Sweater KAL - 9/1/22 - 1/15/23!

    Sweater KAL Chatter - rules are at the top of each page

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Lambtown 2022

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    Mother Bears 264, 265, 266

    • Polobello by Josee Paquin, using Juniper Moon Zooey in the Sloop colorway
    • Bankhead Hat #20 by Susie Gourley, using scrap yarn

    Tracie finished

    • Mother Bears 292 - 297
    Barb continues to work on:
    • Irish Hiking Scarf by Adrian Bazilia, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Red colorway

    And has cast on:

    • Socks for Will, using Berroco Comfort Sock in the Party Time colorway
    • Choose Your Gnome Adventure MKAL by Sarah Schira, using Plymouth Encore in the Red, Blue, and Cream colorways
    • Cristallo pullover sweater by Knitting for Breakfast, using Valley Yarns Granville, in the Neutral and Mineral Green color ways

    Tracie continues to work 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
    • Cinna Top by Ksenia Naidyon, in 5 colors of Alchemy Silken Straw

    Tracie has Cast On:

    • Davis pullover by Pam Allen, using Berroco Remix Chunky in the Pepper colorway
    • Choose Your Gnome Adventure MKAL in Serendipidye, The Dye Project, and Madelinetosh Silk/Merino
    • Vanilla Sock in Canon Hand Dyes in the William Merino Waterworld Sock Set

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • The Weight of Night (Glacier Park Mystery #3) by Christine Carbo - 4.5 stars
    • An Almost Perfect Murder by Gary C. King - 3 stars
    • The Cuban Affair by Nelson DeMille - 3 stars

    Tracie read:

    • The English Teacher by Lily King - 3 stars
    • The Murderer's Son by Joy Ellis by Joy Ellis - 3 starts
    • The Writing Class by Jincy Willitt - 3.5 stars
    • A Carnival of Snackery (Diaries 2003 - 2020) by David Sedaris - 3.5 stars
    MINISODE! Mother Bear Winners!! Sep 17, 2022
    Episode 252: Annual Fall Weater SKAL! Aug 31, 2022

    Recorded Tuesday August 30, 2022

    Book Talk Starts at 15:12

    Our 2022 MOTHER BEAR KAL ends September 1!

    Mother Bear Chatter Thread

    Mother Bear FO Thread

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Lambtown 2022

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    • Mother Bear 263
    • Goth Kitty Socks, using Knitpicks Felici in the Goth Kitty colorway
    • Hot Springs Willow Hat by NichKnit Designs, using Berroco Vintage Worsted in the Yukon Green colorway

    Tracie finished

    • Mother Bear 291
    • Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill test knit in Malabrigo Susurro in Teal Feather

    Barb continues to work on:

    Polobello by Josee Paquin, using Juniper Moon Zooey in the Sloop colorway

    And has cast on:

    Irish Hiking Scarf by Adrian Bazilia, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Red colorway

    Tracie continues to work 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
    • Cinna Top by Ksenia Naidyon, in 5 colors of Alchemy Silken Straw

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    Pure Murder by Corey Mitchell - 4 stars

    Small Towns, Dark Secrets: Social Media, Reality TV and Murder in Rural America by Eileen Ormsby - 3 stars

    The Woman at 72 Derry Lane by Carmel Harrington - 4 stars

    When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, Wild Faith and the End Times by Leah Sottile - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and a Story of Murder, Wild Faith, and End Times by Leah Sottile - 4 1/2 stars

    Don’t Cry Now by Joy Fielding - 2 stars

    Housebroken: Admissions of an Untidy Life by Laurie Notaro - 4 stars

    Real Life Organizing: Clean and Clutter-Free in 15 Minutes a Day by Cassandra Aarson aka Clutterbug

    A Cupboard Full of Coats by Yvette Edwards

    And did not finish:

    Nine Years Gone by Chris Culver

    Barb has been enjoying a re-watch of Survivor, Season 1 on Prime Video

    Episode 251: Because We Can Aug 19, 2022

    Recorded Monday, August 15, 2022

    Book talk begins at 20:00

    2022 MOTHER BEAR KAL

    Mother Bear Chatter Thread

    Mother Bear FO Thread

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Lambtown 2022

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    On Episode 252, we will have Sarah Fain, TV writer, knitter and spinner with us!

    KNITTING

    Tracie finished:

    1. Mother Bears 287 - 290

    2. Tracie's Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer, using Color Notes Yarn Pure Sport in Clear Red, Western Sky Knits Willow Superwash Sport, and madelinetosh Pashmina in Jasper

    Barb finished:

    1. Mother Bear #261 & 262

    2. Barb's Bankhead hat #19 by Susie Gorlay, using Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Goth Kitty colorway

    3. Test Knit for Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Knit Picks Hawthorne Tonal Handprint in the Springfield colorway

    Tracie continues to work 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

    Tracie cast on:

    Cinna Top by Ksenia Naidyon, in 5 colors of Alchemy Silken Straw

    Barb continues to work on:

    1. That’s My Jam by Steve Fegert - using a kit from Leading Men Fiber Arts

    2. Goth Kitty Socks, using Knitpicks Felici in the Goth Kitty colorway

    Barb has cast on:

    1. Hot Springs Willow Hat by NichKnit Designs, using Berroco Vintage Worsted, in the Yukon Green colorway

    2. Polobello tee by Josee Paquin using Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in the Sloop colorway

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    1. Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau - 5 stars

    2. The Silent Quarry by Cheryl Rees-Price - 2.5 stars

    3. The Trivia Night by Ali Lowe - 4.5 stars

    4. The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey - 4.5 stars

    5. For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb and the Murder that Shocked Chicago by Simon Baatz - 3 stars

    Barb read:

    1. Beyond the Crushing Waves by Lilly Mirren - 4 stars

    2. The Lying Club by Annie Ward - 3.5 stars

    3. In Her Eyes by Sarah Alderson - 3 stars

    4. The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman - 4 stars

    Tracie recommends Get Organized With The Home Edit on Netflix
    Episode 250: But It's a Dry Heat Jul 28, 2022

    Recorded Wednesday, July 27, 2022

    Book talk starts at 25:00

    2022 MOTHER BEAR KAL

    Mother Bear Chatter Thread

    Mother Bear FO Thread

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Lambtown 2022

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    KNITTING

    Tracie finished:

    Leave Gnome Stone Unturned by Sarah Schira

    Mother Bears 279-286

    Lihan Sweater by Imke von Nathausius in Berroco Pure Pima

    Barb finished:

    Mother Bear #255 - 260

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

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

    Tracie continues to work on:

    Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer in Color Notes Yarn Pure Sport in Clear Red, Western Sky Knits Willow Superwash Sport, and madelinetosh Pashmina in Jasper

    Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill test knit in Malabrigo Susurro in Teal Feather

    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

    Barb continues to work on:

    That’s My Jam by Steve Fegert - using a kit from Leading Men Fiber Arts

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

    She has cast on:

    Mother Bear #261

    Goth Kitty Socks, using Knitpicks Felici in the Goth Kitty colorway

    Zephyr Mark II Test knit by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle Dye in the Springfield colorway

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    The Dearly Departed by Elinor Lipman - 3 stars

    God’s Nobodies: Misguided Faith and Murder in the Life of One American Family by Mark Obbie - 2 1/2 stars

    Heart Seizure by Bill Fitzhugh - 3 stars

    Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris - 4 stars

    The Disappearance of Trudy Solomon by Marcy McCready - 4 stars

    An Unfinished Canvas: A True Story of Love, Family, and Murder in Nashville by Michael Glasgow - 3 stars

    Skies of Ash by Rachel Howzell Hall - 4 stars

    Barb read:

    The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica - 3 stars

    The Night She Went Missing by Kristen Bird - 3 stars

    The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel - 3 stars

    Mortal Fall (Glacier Mystery #2) by Christine Carbo - 4 stars

    Cross Her Heart (Bree Tagert #1) by Melinda Leigh - 3 stars

    The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard - 3 stars

    The House Across the Street by Melanie Jones Brownrigg - 3 stars

    Cul de sac by Joy Fielding - 3 stars

    The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore - 4 stars

    Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2’s Deadliest Day by Peter Zuckerman - 4 stars

    The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan - 4 stars

    Barb talked about her diagnosis and treatment for microscopic colitis

    Episode 249: Live from the Bunkhouse! Jul 10, 2022

    Recorded on July 5, 2022

    While Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. We encourage you to SPEAK UP, TAKE CARE, and SPREAD THE WORD!

    Podvoices.help - Here are abortion advocacy links.

    This episode was recorded with our friends, Eileen and Shelley while on vacation in Montana.

    Mother Bear Chatter Thread

    Mother Bear FO Thread

    12 in 22 Chatter Thread

    Lambtown 2022

    Virtual get-together Zoom

    KNITTING

    Eileen is knitting:

    * a sweater that is utilizing both the Zephyr cardigan pattern by Celia McAdam Cahill, and the Diamond Back Top pattern by Kira Dulaney

    * Aisling by Marie Wallin

    Shelley talked about her love for designing her own patterns.

    Tracie talked about:

    * Ciara Top by Laura Aylor

    * Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Summer

    Barb talked about knitting:

    * her difficulty with a dropped stitch in her Venturer's Vest by Knitwise Design

    * Test Knit Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdam Cahill

    BOOKS

    Shelley talked about her favorite author as she was growing up, E. B. White

    Eileen discussed 3 books:

    * The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Dideon

    * Find Her by Lisa Gardner

    * Trustee From the Toolroom by Nevil Shute

    Tracie talked about:

    * Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey

    * Home Stretch by Graham Norton

    Barb discussed:

    * Broken Harbor by Tana French

    We also discussed the TV series, Escape to the Country

    Episode 248: Sorry, Anita Jun 12, 2022

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
    Episode 238: We Don't Care Dec 17, 2021

    Recorded on December 14, 2021

    Book talk starts at 22:55

    Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2022! You still have time to knit a great sweater! View the details here

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

    Tracie’s handspun giveaway! Winners are announced at the end of this podcast.

    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:

    Barb finished

    • Tensfield hat by Martina Behm, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope
    • Homebody Mitts by Helen Stewart, using Berroco Vintage DK in the 21911 colorway
    • Mother Bears #249 & #250
    • V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin

    Tracie has Finished:

    • 2 Cannon Bandanas by Debbi Stone & Marcy Vandale in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk in Downtown colorway, held double, and the other in Fiberspates Vivacious 4-ply in slate
    • Dancing T-Rex Sweater by Natalie V in Scheepjes Colour Crafter in Dordrecht and Bergen
    • 2 Murphy Bay Hats by Jenny Wiebe in Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky in 2 different colorway.
    • Bursdagslyen hat by Surrehue in Scheepjes Colour Crafter in the Dordrecht and Bergen 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.
    • Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway
    • Nagare pullover by Natsuko Iida using Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport in the Ice colorway
    And has cast on:
    • Frohlocke hat by Katrine Schubert, using Malabrigo Yarn Rastita in the Archangel colorway

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Appa by Natalia Vasyaeva in various acrylic yarns
    • Never Not Gnoming by Sarah Schira for Kelly in CD colors

    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
    • Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • Sidecountry: Tales of Death and Life from the Back Roads of Sports by John Branch - 4 stars
    • Dream Girl by Laura Lippman - 4 stars
    • I'll Take Your Questions Now: What I Saw at the Trump White House by Stephanie Grisham- 4 stars
    Tracie Read:
    • Mr. Flood's Last Resort by Jess Kidd - 3 stars
    • John by Cynthia Lennon - 4 stars
    • Someone You Know (Hurt on Audible) by Brian McGilloway
    • The Oneby John Marrs - 4 stars
    Episode 237: I Think I Liked it More Than I Thought I Did Nov 30, 2021

    Recorded Saturday November 27, 2021

    Book Talk starts at 26:25

    The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing. All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration!

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

    Tracie’s handspun giveaway! 3 skeins, 4 oz each:

    • Lisa Souza Dyeworks Silk Merino - Pacific
    • Greenwood Fiberworks 100% Merino Superfine - Arizona
    • Greenwood Fiberworks Hand Dyed Roving Merino Superwash/Stellina - Puget Sound

    Giveaway thread will close December 1.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    • Koko Bean Hat by JudithMarieKnits
    • My Oasis Pullover by Ririko - successful sweater surgery!

    Tracie finished

    • Darling Darby by Jean Clement in Scheepjes Chunky Monkey in Deep Violet and Turquoise
    • Murphy Bay hat by Jenny Wiebe

    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.
    • Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway
    • V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin

    And has cast on:

    • Nagare pullover by Natsuko Iida using Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport in the Ice colorway
    • Tensfield hat by Martina Behm, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Cannon Bandana by Debbi Stone & Marcy Vandale in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk in Downtown colorway, held double
    • Dancing T-Rex Sweater by Natalie V in Scheepjes Colour Crafter in Dordrecht and Bergen

    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
    • Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    • The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Kristi Lefteri - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    • The Good Turn (Cormac Reilly #3) by Dervla McTiernan - 4.5 stars
    • Someone’s Listening by Serafina Nova Glass - 2 stars
    Episode 236: Did I Like It? Nov 10, 2021

    Recorded on Tuesday, November 7, 2021

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

    The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has begun! All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration. New giveaway - Tracie’s handspun! She has 3 skeins of 4 oz each to give away:

    Shaggy Bear Farms Merino/Tussah Silk - Okay, this one is too ugly to give away. My mother has given it a good home. I will choose a different skein of handspun to replace this one.

    Greenwood Fiberworks 100% Merino Superfine - Arizona

    Greenwood Fiberworks Hand Dyed Roving Merino Superwash/Stellina - Puget Sound

    Please leave a comment in the contest thread to be entered to win. Thread will close December 1, 2021.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    • Mother Bear #249
    • r. e. d. By Hinterm Stein, using Cloudborn Highland DK in the Silver Heather colorway

    Tracie finished

    • Punchline by Hanna Maciejewska in Forbidden Fibers Co. Pride LF in Black Emerald
    • Rikke Hat by Sarah Young in Lazer Sheep Farms DK Superwash in Brave Sheep

    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.
    • Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway
    • Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway
    • Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway
    • Gnome MKAL All Work, Gnome Play, using fingering leftovers from my stash
    • V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin

    Into Hibernation:

    • Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway

    And has cast on:

    • Koko Bean Hat (#3) by Judithmarieknits using random worsted scraps

    Barb is doing doing surgery on her My Oasis pullover. She is lengthening the back.

    Tracie cast on:

    • Darling Darby dog sweater by Jean Celment, using Scheepjes Chunky Monkey in Deep Violet and Turquoise

    And continues to work on:

    • Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman (see picture at right) using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in th Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters colorways, and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sock Twist in the Ecru colorway
    • Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose

    BOOKS

    Barb and Tracie both read:

    • Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell - Barb gave it 3 stars, Tracie has not yet rated it

    Barb read:

    • Sins of the Mother by Maria Eftimiades - 4 stars
    • Why Cats are Assholes by Liz Miele - 3 stars
    • Man with the Silver Saab (Detective Varg #3) by Alexander Smith McCall - 4 stars
    • Bad Mommy by Tarryn Fisher - 3 stars

    Tracie read:

    When You See Me by Lisa Gardner - 4 stars

    Close Her Eyes by Dorothy Simpson - 3 stars

    Episode 235: Tracie Will Find a Way to Carry On Oct 31, 2021

    Recorded Wednesday October 27, 2021

    Book talk starts at 27:12

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

    The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has begun! All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration.

    New giveaway - Tracie’s handspun! I have 3 skeins of 4 oz each to give away:

    Shaggy Bear Farms Merino/Tussah Silk

    Greenwood Fiberworks 100% Merino Superfine - Arizona

    Greenwood Fiberworks Hand Dyed Roving Merino Superwash/Stellina - Puget Sound

    Please leave a comment in the contest thread to be entered to win. Thread will close December 1, 2021.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    • Mother Bear #248

    Tracie finished

    • All Work, Gnome Play MKAL by Sarah Schira in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh, Plucky Knitter Sophisticate, and Wool Addicts Love by Lang Yarns
    • Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose
    • Kaiya Mei hat #3 by Jamie Hoffman in Manos del Uruguay Maxima in Speeding Ticket and Universal Uptown Worsted in grey
    • Never Not Gnoming #23 by Sarah Schira in yarns by Leading Men Fiber Arts
    • 3rd Darling Darby for Ruby in Red Heart With Love Metallic in Red
    • Bunny Blanket Buddy #3 by Lion Brand in Rowan Calmer
    • Sea Monkey Baby Hat by Kelly McClure in Rowan Calmer

    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.
    • Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway
    • Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway
    • Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway
    • Gnome MKAL All Work, Gnome Play, using fingering leftovers from my stash
    • V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin
    • r. e. d. By Hinterm Stein, using Cloudborn Highland DK in the Silver Heather colorway

    And has cast on:

    • Mother Bear #249

    Tracie cast on:

    • Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose
    • Rikke Hat by Sarah Young in Lazer Sheep Farms DK Superwash in Brave Sheep

    And continues to work on:

    • Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman (see picture at right) using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in th Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters colorways, and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sock Twist in the Ecru colorway
    • Punchline by Hanna Maciejewska in Forbidden Fibers Co. Pride LF in Black Emerald

    BOOKS

    Barb read

    The Last Man on the Mountain: The Death of an American Adventurer on K2 by Jennifer Jordan - 4 stars

    Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff - 4 stars

    Tracie read

    Frozen Tears: The Fort Leonard Wood MP Murders by J.B. King - 2.5 stars

    Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Andrea Montell - 5 stars

    Behind the Horror: True Stories that Inspired Horror Movies by Lee Mellor - 4 stars

    Barb recommends the Murdaugh Murders Podcast

    Episode 234: My Usual Half-A*&ed Buttonhole Oct 11, 2021

    Recorded on October 8, 2021

    Book Talk starts at: 29:00

    The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has begun! All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration.

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

    KNITTING

    Tracie finished:

    • Octave by Dee O’Keeffe in Invictus Yarns Adventure Double Sock Blank in Hermie Oak Segue
    • Vanilla Hat using Araucania Löwen
    • Be Loving Hat by Melissa Simpson, using Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky
    • a hat modified from the Bankhead hat pattern by Susie Gourley. Tracie calls it her "Bankhead Swirl".

    Barb finished:

    • Be Kind #7 by Melissa Simpson, using worsted weight scraps

    Tracie cast on:

    • Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in th Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters colorways, and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sock Twist in the Ecru colorway
    • Darling Darby #3 dog sweater for Ruby in Red Heart with Love Metallic in red

    And continues to work on:

    • Punchline by Hanna Maciejewska in Forbidden Fibers Co. Pride LF in Black Emerald
    • All Work, Gnome Play MKAL by Sarah Schira in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock, Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon, and Wool Addicts Love by Lang Yarns in Creme

    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.
    • Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway
    • Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway
    • Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway
    • Gnome MKAL All Work, Gnome Play, using fingering leftovers from my stash
    • V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin
    • r. e. d. By Hinterm Stein, using Cloudborn Highland DK in the Silver Heather colorway

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    • Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day by Peter Zuckerman - 3.5 stars
    • In Cold Blood (D.I. Isabel Blood #1) by Jane Bettany - 4 stars
    • Abducted (Lizzy Gardner, #1) by T.R. Ragan - 2.5 stars
    • Cease to Exist vy Charles "Tex" Watson - 4.5 stars
    • Lost and Found by Carolyn Parkhurst - 4 stars
    • The Stranger's Wife by Anna-Lou Weatherley - 3 stars

    Barb read:

    • Men to Avoid in Art and Life by Nicole Tersigni - 4 stars
    • The Last Flight by Julie Clark - 3 stars
    • The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamor, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden - 4 stars
    • Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell - 4.5 stars
    Tracie talked about the Netflix series Britney Vs. Spears. Here is the Trailer for it!
    Episode 233: We Love Our Weater SKAL! Sep 25, 2021

    Recorded on September 22, 2021

    Book Talk starts at 28:01

    The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has begun! All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread.

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

    KNITTING

    Tracie finished:

    • Ice River Hat by Helen Stewart in Skeino Venice (Don Carlo cw)
    • ribbed beanie (no pattern) in Euro Baby Kaleidoscope
    • Bankhead Hat #5 Susie Gourlay
    • Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy
    • Fiddly Bits-style cowl in my handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk

    Barb finished:

    • Mother Bear 248

    Tracie cast on:

    • Punchline by Hanna Maciejewska in Forbidden Fibers Co. Pride LF in Black Emerald
    • All Work, Gnome Play MKAL by Sarah Schira in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock, Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon, and Wool Addicts Love by Lang Yarns in Creme

    And continues to work on:

    • Octave by Dee O’Keeffe in Invictus Yarns Adventure Double Sock Blank in Hermie Oak Segue

    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.
    • Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway
    • Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway
    • Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway
    • Be Kind Hat #7 by Melissa Simpson, using worsted scraps

    She has cast on:

    • Gnome MKAL All Work, Gnome Play, using fingering leftovers from my stash
    • V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin
    • r. e. d. By Hinterm Stein, using Cloudborn Highland DK in the Silver Heather colorway

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    • The Scholar by Dervla McTiernan - 4 stars
    • Minding Miss Manners: In An Era of Fake Etiquette by Judith Martin - 5 stars
    • Cold Heart: The Great Unsolved Mystery of Turn of the Century Buffalo by Kimberly Tilley - 3 stars
    • I Know Your Secret by Ruth Heald - 2 stars

    Barb read:

    • The Mountain of my Fear/Deborah: a Wilderness Narrative by David Roberts - 4 stars
    • The Watergate Girl by Jill Wine-Banks - 5 stars
    Episode 232: It Boggles the Mind Sep 11, 2021

    Recorded on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

    Announcing the start of the 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL! All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread.

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

    We will draw for Mother Bear prizes at the end of this episode!

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    • Mother Bear #247
    • From Where You were Plucked baby hat by Corrie Willard
    • My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald

    Tracie finished:

    • Her last 4 4 Mother Bears of the summer - #262 - 265
    • Party of 8 by Christie Archer in Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Blue Steel and Rowan Fine Art in Lapwing

    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.
    • Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway
    • Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway
    • Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway
    • Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway
    She cast on:
    • Be Kind Hat #7 by Melissa Simpson, using worsted scraps

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Ice River Hat by Helen Stewart, using SKEINO Venice in Blue Steele, and Rowan Fine Art in the Lapwing colorway

    And she continues to work on:

    • Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy
    • Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota, using Tracie's handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/silk
    • Octave by Dee O’Keeffe in Invictus Yarns Adventure Double Sock Blank in Hermie Oak Segue

    BOOKS

    Barb finished:

    • Marilgold: An Investigation of an American Haunting - an Audible Original podcast by Sara Gruen - 4 stars
    • Broken (Will Trent #4) by Karin Slaughter - 4 stars
    • I'll Never Tell by Catherine McKenzie - 3 stars
    • Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis. Barb says it is the best book she has read all year! - 5 star

    Tracie Finished

    • The Ruin (Cormac Reilly #1) by Dervla McTiernan - 4 stars
    • Go With Me by Castle Freeman Jr. - 2 stars
    • Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore - 3 stars
    • Miracle Creek by Angie Kim - 2 stars
    • The Invited by Jennifer McMahon - 2 stars
    Episode 231: Let's Never Speak of It Again Aug 23, 2021

    Recorded on August 22, 2021

    Book Talk starts at 24:52

    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 will draw for the giveaway of Fredi Baker’s Let’s Shawl-a-Brate! pattern at the end of the episode.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    • Mother Bear 246
    • Bankhead Hat #17
    • Concrete Sunset Socks using WSK Aspen Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway

    Tracie finished:

    Davis by Pam Allen in Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in Rigging 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.
    • My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald
    • Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway
    • Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway

    She cast on:

    • From Where You Were Plucked hat by Corrie Willard, using Knit Picks Stroll fingering in the Orbit Tonal colorway
    • Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway

    Tracie doesn’t want to think about:

    Tulip Tank Top by Purl Soho in Araucania Caña Ruca

    She has cast on:

    • Party of 8 by Christie Archer in Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Blue Steel and Rowan Fine Art in Lapwing
    • Octave by Dee O’Keeffe in Invictus Yarns Adventure Double Sock Blank in Hermie Oak Segue

    And she continues to work on:

    • Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy
    • Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota, using Tracie's handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/silk

    BOOKS

    Barb finished:

    • Happily Ali After & Other Fairly True Stories by Ali Wentworth - 3 stars
    • The Girls Weekend by Jodi Gehrman - 3 stars

    Tracie Finished:

    • What Doesn’t Kill Her by Carla Norton
    • Men to Avoid in Art and Life by Nicole Tersigni

    Barb recommends Woodstock Chimes wind chimes

    Episode 230: Live from Montana! Aug 12, 2021

    Listen

    Recorded on August 8, 2021

    Book talk starts at 26:30

    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.

    Joining us on this podcast is our friend, Eileen, better known on Ravelry as Redsknits! Eileen is a very accomplished knitter, spinner, quilter and wood Turner.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    • Mother Bear #244 & #245
    Barb continues to work on:
    • 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, using their MCN blend Show Stealer.
    • Another Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay, using leftover worsted weight yarn.
    • My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald
    Barb has Cast On:
    • Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway
    • Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway
    Eileen has finished:
    • Wildberry Shawl by Andrea Mowry and Annie Rowden, using Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Worsted
    Eileen is working on:
    • Stripes! by Andrea Mowry, using Jameson & Smith and Jameson and a Rowan yarn.
    • A beret modeld on the motifs from her Forestland pullover by Jennifer Steingass
    Tracie has finished:
    • 3 Mother Bears, #259 - #261
    • Calyx pullover by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in the Spring Green colorway

    Tracie is working on:

    • Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy
    • Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota, using Tracie's handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/silk

    We discussed the our friend Shelley's cardigan, her Desert Sunset using the Stripes Forever pattern by Heidimarie Kaiser. Such a beautiful sweater, with an interesting shoulder detail, and Shelley added afterthought pockets. The sweater and pictures are below:

    BOOKS:

    Tracie and Barb both read:

    • PEEPS by Erin Gordon. 4 stars from Tracie, 5 stars from Barb!
    Eileen read:
    • My 25 Years in Provance by Peter Maille - 4-5 stars
    • Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - 3.5 - 4 stars
    • Trustee from the Toolroom by Nevil Schute - 5 stars (but she didn't like the narrator of the Audible version!).
    • A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follet - Eileen does NOT recommend it.

    Tracie read:

    • The War Between the Tates by Alison Lurie - 3.5 stars
    • The Argument by Victoria Jenkins - 3 stars
    Episode 229: It Looks Like a Seven-Year-Old-Girl's Dream Jul 25, 2021

    Recorded Thursday, July 22, 2021

    Book talk begins at 25:06

    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:

    • Cowl Shell by Myrna Batten in Araucania Caña Ruca, color #213
    • 3 Mother Bears - 256-258
    • Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Aspen Silk 600 in the Downtown Colorway

    Barb finished:

    • Mother Bear #243
    • Koko Bean Hat #2 by JudithMarieKnits
    • The Capitol hat by Hinterm Stein, using Baah Yarn Platinum in the Misty colorway
    Tracie cast on:
    • Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota, using Tracie's handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/silk

    And continues working on:

    • Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy
    • Calyx pullover by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in the Spring Green colorway

    Barb continues to work on

    • 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:

    • Another Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay, using leftover worsted weight yarn.
    • My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    • First Degree Rage: The True Story of "The Assassin", an Obsession, and Murder by Paula May - 3 stars
    • Minor Dramas and Other Catastrophes by Kathleen West - 4 stars
    • The Fourth Child by Jessica Winter - 4 stars

    Barb read:

    Leave the World Behind - 4 stars

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

    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

    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

    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!

    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!

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Book Talk starts at 41:25

    Recorded March 22, 2021

    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!

    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

    Recorded on March 3, 2021

    Book Talk starts at 36:43

    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! Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs 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.

    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!

    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

    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

    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!

    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.

    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

    Verizon Call Filter

    Episode 218: My Butt Has Written the Check Jan 17, 2021

    Recorded on 1/13/2021 Book Talk starts at 34:34 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL runs until January 15! This episode was recorded on January 13th, so please plan on listening to Episode 219 to find out if you won a prize! The Chicks are mulling over ideas for our next knit-along...stay tuned! Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here KNITTING

    Barb has finished: 1. Dalki hat by Gillian Harkness, using leftover yarn from a Caron Cake 2. Mother Bear #232 Tracie has finished: 1. Moon of My Life pullover by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne in Invictus Yarns Reward in the Christmas Chaos colorway, and Serendipidye Silken Sock in the Papaya colorway

    Barb has frogged:

    Moondrip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways

    Barb continues to work on:

    1. Multidirectional Scarf #9 by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake 2. Create Your Own Adventure shawl, using a kit made up of Invictus Yarns Beyond yarn {-- And has cast 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 Tracie has cast on: 1. Table runner in Tracie's handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co. Merino/Silk 2. Girl Cat by Julie Williams in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK -} And continues to work on: 1. Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset 2. Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway BOOKS

    Barb read:

    1. Yard Work by David Koepp - 5 stars

    2. Love Lies: A True Story of Marriage and Murder in the Suburbs by Amanda Lamb - 3.5 stars

    3. Love and Terror on the Howling Plains of Nowhere by Poe Ballantine - 5 stars

    4. Disloyal: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump by Michael Cohen - 4 stars

    5. The Dinner by Herman Koch - 4 stars

    Tracie read: 1. My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell - 5 stars 2. One True Thing by Anna Quindlen - 4 stars 3. Victim: The Other Side of Murder by Gary Kinder - 4 stars
    Episode 217: "Short-Wise" isn't a thing? Dec 31, 2020

    Recorded on December 28, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 31:50

    The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL runs until January 15! You can find all the details here.

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

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    Frosted Leaves Cowl by Amitola Grande, using a Premier Sweet Roll.

    Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using Jojoland Tonic in the Gray colorway

    Vanilla Socks using Scholler and Stahl Fortissima Socka Mexiko Color Working on:

    ADVENTure Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira, using a mini skein set I bought from Jimmy Beans

    Tracie has finished:

    ADVENTure Gnome MKAL in sparkly yarns

    The Child - A Knit Plushie by Ashley Collings

    Neckwarmer in Euro Baby Kaleidescope

    Barb continues to work on:

    Multidirectional Scarf #9 by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake

    Moondrip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean color ways

    Create Your Own Adventure shawl, using a kit made up of Invictus Yarns Beyond yarn

    And has cast on:

    Dalki hat by Gillian Harkness, using leftover yarn from a Caron Cake

    Tracie has cast on:

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

    And continues to work on:

    Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset

    Moon of My Life pullover by Nadie Cretin-Lechenne in Invictus Yarns Reward in Christmas Chaos and Serendipidye Sausalite Silken Sock in Papaya

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century by Peter Graham - 4 stars

    The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad - by Mike Birbiglia - 5 stars

    The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    Alright, Alright, Alright: An Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused by Melissa Maerz - 5 stars

    Native Tongue by Carl Hiaasen (Also mention Class Action Park on HBO Max) - 4 1/2 stars

    Skink: No Surrender by Carl Hiaasen - 3 stars

    One in Three by Tess Stimson - 3 1/2 stars

    Episode 216: So Many Unicorns Dec 18, 2020

    Recorded on December 14, 2020

    Book Talk begins at 33:30

    The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2021. You can find all the details here. Need some ideas? Check out our BUNDLES!

    👉 Beginner Knitted Sweaters

    👉 Knitted Sweaters for Adventurous Beginners to Advanced

    👉 Crocheted Sweaters

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

    Listen to the end of the podcast to find out if you have won 1 of these skeins of Tracie's handspun!

    • 149 yds Twisted Sunshine 50% Silk/50% Merino in bright coral
    • 210 yds Malabrigo Nube 100% Pure Merino Wool in jade greens
    • 252 yds Living Dreams Yarn 70% Merino/30% Tussah Silk in Midnight in Paris (periwinkle)

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished:
    • Yowza Weigh It Shawl #4 by Susan B. Anderson, using Feza Yarns Viva Glitz in a pink and green colorway

    Tracie has finished:

    • 3 more Bankhead hats by Susie Gourlay in Plymouth Encore
    • 1 more Eyelet Messy Bun Hat by Miranda Riley using Dragonfly FibersTraveller in the Mission District colorway
    • 2 Darling Darby Sweaters by Jean Clement, using Plymouth Encore in lime green and teal, and some unknown purple yarn leftover from a Craftsy kit!
    Tracie is not going to finish:
    • Stark Baking Mad by Mary Annerella in Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Blue Steel, Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in California, and Marianated Scrumptious HT in Sunset on Tatooine
    Barb continues working on:
    • Frosted Leaves Cowl by Amitola Grande, using a Premier Sweet Roll
    • Vanilla socks for Will, using Scheller + Stahl Fortissimo Socks Mexico
    • Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using Jojoland Tonic in the Gray colorway

    Barb has cast on:

    • ADVENTure Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira, using a mini skein set from the Loopy Ewe
    • Multidirectional Scarf #9 by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake
    • Moondrip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean color ways
    • Create Your Own Adventure shawl, using a kit made up of Invictus Yarns Beyond yarn

    Tracie continues to work on:

    • Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset
    • Moon of My Life pullover by Nadie Cretin-Lechenne in Invictus Yarns Reward in Christmas Chaos and Serendipidye Sausalite Silken Sock in Papaya

    BOOKS

    Tracie finished:

    • Be Frank with Me by Julia Clayborne Johnson - 4 stars
    • The Other Woman's House by Sophie Hannah - 4 stars
    • The Best of Me by David Sedaris - 4 stars

    Barb finished:

    • Donor 9623 by Dov Fox - 4 stars
    • Big Sky by Kate Atkinson - 3.5 stars
    Episode 215: I Gave It Five Stars Nov 30, 2020

    Recorded on November 29, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 32:41

    The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2021. You can find all the details here. Need some ideas? Check out our BUNDLES!

    👉 Beginner Knitted Sweaters

    👉 Knitted Sweaters for Adventurous Beginners to Advanced

    👉 Crocheted Sweaters

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

    New Giveaway - Tracie wants to send you a skein of her handspun! She will be giving out these skeins to three lucky winners:

    • 149 yds Twisted Sunshine 50% Silk/50% Merino in bright coral
    • 210 yds Malabrigo Nube 100% Pure Merino Wool in jade greens
    • 252 yds Living Dreams Yarn 70% Merino/30% Tussah Silk in Midnight in Paris (periwinkle)

    Leave a comment here to be entered to win. The contest thread will close December 15, 2020.

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished:

    • Granito pullover by Joji Locatelli, using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in an unknown colorway
    • Beautiscarful Cowl by Christina Hayes, using Leading Men Fiber Arts West End (a non-superwash wool, worsted weight) in the the Winter Shrubbery colorway

    Tracie has finished:

    • Twisted Trails by Lisa K. Ross in Plymouth Encore in heathery light grey and denim blue in Plymouth Encore Worsted
    • Coldstream Hat by Katia Frankel (From Head to Toe: Kids' Knit Accessories in Plymouth Encore Worsted
    • 2 Bankhead hats by Susie Gorley in Plymouth Encore Worsted
    Barb continues working on:
    • Frosted Leaves Cowl by Amitola Grande, using a Premier Sweet Roll
    • Yowza Weigh It Shawl #4 by Susan B. Anderson, using Feza Yarns Viva Glitz in a pink and green colorway
    • Vanilla socks for Will, using Scheller + Stahl Fortissimo Socks Mexico

    Barb has cast on:

    • Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using Jojoland Tonic in the Gray colorway

    Tracie continues to work on:

    • Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset
    • Stark Baking Mad by Mary Annerella in Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Blue Steel, Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in California, and Marianated Scrumptious HT in Sunset on Tatooine

    Tracie has cast on:

    • Moon of My Life pullover by Nadie Cretin-Lechenne in Invictus Yarns Reward in Christmas Chaos and Serendipidye Sausalite Silken Sock in Papaya

    BOOKS

    Barb and Tracie finished:

    • Becoming by Michelle Obama - 5 stars from both!

    Barb also finished:

    • The Darkest Secret by Alex Marwood - 4 stars

    Tracie finished

    • The Other Woman by Jane Isaac - 3 stars
    • Call Me Crazy by Kelly Stone Gamble - 3 stars
    Episode 214: Like a Duck on a Junebug! Nov 15, 2020

    Recorded on November 11, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 32:45

    Episode 213: A Special Box for Organizing Headbands Oct 31, 2020

    Recorded on October 29, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 32:00

    The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has officially started! You can find all the details here. Need some ideas? Check out our BUNDLES!

    👉 Beginner Knitted Sweaters

    👉 Knitted Sweaters for Adventurous Beginners to Advanced

    👉 Crocheted Sweaters

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

    Our friend Dinaripper is making wonderful 3D masks with adjustable elastic ear-loops! They come in lots of fun prints and are really comfortable and well-made. Check them out here. For free shipping on masks and anything else you order from her online store until Christmas, use coupon code 2KLCSHIP.

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    Bautista shawl by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Invictus Yarns YakLux in the Nockers 2020 colorway

    Multidirectional Scarf #9, using a Caron Cake

    Bear and a Bunny Suit by Susan B. Anderson, using 2 skeins of Plymouth Encore in an oatmeal and a turquoise

    Octopus by Susan B. Anderson, using Knitpicks Felici Worsted in the Lost Lakes colorway

    Tracie finished

    Eyelet Messy Bun Hat #2 by Miranda Riley in KFI Luxury Collection Indulgence Hand Painted in Cirque Royale

    Little Unicorn by Lorraine Pistorio in Alexandra The Art of Yarn in Pendleton - Midnight colorway

    Niamh by Isabell Kraemer in Miss Babs Katahdin in Smurf & Turf

    Dog Sweater test-knit by Fredi Baker in Plymouth Encore

    Barb continues working on

    Granito pullover by Joji Locatelli, using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in an unknown colorway

    Union Table Runner by Joan Beebe, using Knit Picks Swish DK Bare

    And has cast on

    Yowza Weigh It Shawl #4 by Susan B. Anderson, using Feza Yarns Viva Glitz in a pink and green colorway

    Bankhead Hat #12 by Karen Baumer

    Tracie pulled out of hybernation

    Bellefleur Cardigan by Valerie Hobbs in madelinetosh Silk/Merino in Mill Pond

    And cast on

    Kindling Hat by Helen Stewart in Alexandra the Art of Yarn Pendelton in Midnight

    Books

    Barb read

    The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline - 4 stars

    Snow Creek by Gregg Olsen - 3 stars

    Tracie read

    In Her Skin by Alex Kiester

    The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman

    Clock Dance by Anne Tyler

    Say It Louder: Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our Democracy by Tiffany Cross

    The Couple Next Door by Shari LaPeña

    Barb recommends the Canary podcast

    Tracie recommends The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix

    Episode 212: I Want to Keep My Knuckle! Oct 18, 2020

    Thursday, October 15, 2020

    If you are an American citizen, PLEASE VOTE!

    Are you registered to vote? You can check your voter registration HERE.

    The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has officially started! You can find all the details here. Need some ideas? Check out our BUNDLES!

    👉 Beginner Knitted Sweaters

    👉 Knitted Sweaters for Adventurous Beginners to Advanced

    👉 Crocheted Sweaters

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

    Our friend Dinaripper is making wonderful 3D masks with adjustable elastic ear-loops! They come in lots of fun prints and are really comfortable and well-made. Check them out here.

    Want a giggle and some fabulous yarn? Check out Despondent Dyes, a duo of dyers whose tagline is "We Set Our Colors with the Acidity of our Bitter Tears..." Their colorway names are hilarious, and their yarns are beautiful.

    KNITTING

    Tracie has finished:

    Eyelet Messy Bun Hat #1 by Miranda Riley in The Violet Valentine Winsome Worsted in Coral Fixation

    Darling Darby Sweater by Jean Clement in tangerine acrylic

    Barb has finished:

    Mother Bears 230 & 231

    Lineate by Elizabeth Doherty, using 3 colors of Knit Picks Palette - cream, dark gray and a pinky red

    Vanilla Socks using and set of Fibernymph Dye Works Inversibles in blue and pink

    Holey Comfort Cardigan by Hinterm Stein, using Holst Garn Coast Uul Bomuld in the Ice Sea colorway

    Tracie has cast on:

    Eyelet Messy Bun Hat by Miranda Riley in KFI Luxury Collection Indulgence Hand Painted in Cirque Royale

    And continues to work on:

    Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota

    Niamh by Isabell Kraemer in Miss Babs Katahdin in Smurf & Turf

    Little Unicorn by Lorraine Pistorio in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton

    Barb is working on:

    Bautista shawl by Celia McAdam Cahill in Invictus Yarns YakLux in the NoCKRs 2020 colorway

    Multidirectional Diagonal Scarf by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake

    And has cast on:

    Granito pullover by Joji Locatelli, using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in an unknown colorway

    Union Table Runner by Joan Beebe, using Knit Picks Swish DK Bare

    Bear and a Bunny Suit by Susan B. Anderson, using 2 skeins of Plymouth Encore in an oatmeal and a turquoise

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover & Me by Adrienne Brodeur - 5 stars

    The Golden Child by Wendy James - 3.5 stars

    Stay Up With Hugo Best by Erin Somers Finished Books - 2.5 stars

    Barb read:

    One Little Secret by Cate Holahan - 3 stars

    Melania and Me: The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady by Stephanie Winston Wolkoff - 4 stars

    Anxious People by Frederik Bachman - 5 stars

    Episode 211: Then You're Just Hanging Out With People You Don't Like Sep 30, 2020

    So sorry for all the barking dogs in the background of this episode!

    Recorded on Monday, September 27, 2020

    Book talk starts at 17:50

    The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has officially started! You can find all the details here. Need some ideas? Check out our BUNDLES!

    👉 Beginner Knitted Sweaters

    👉 Knitted Sweaters for Adventurous Beginners to Advanced

    👉 Crocheted Sweaters

    Our Mother Bear KAL is over! What did you win? Listen until the end of the podcast to find out.

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

    If you are an American citizen, PLEASE VOTE!

    Are you registered to vote? You can check your voter registration HERE

    Tracie and Barb support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourage you to add your voice to the fight for racial justice and police reform and demilitarization. Please donate if you can:

    Black Lives Matter

    Southern Poverty Law Center

    NAACP Legal Defense Fund

    ACLU

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    Mother Bears 228 & 229

    Tracie has finished:

    1. Her Duotone Cowl by Orange Flower Yarns, using Debbie Bliss Andes (baby alpaca and mulberry silk) and Mirasol Nuna (merino, silk, and bamboo)

    Barb continues to work on

    1. Vanilla Socks using and set of Fibernymph Dye Works Inversibles in blue and pink

    2. Holey Comfort Cardigan by Hinterm Stern using Holst Garn Coast Uul Bomuld in the Ice Sea colorway

    3. Bautista shawl by Celia McAdam Cahill in Invictus Yarns YakLux in the NoCKRs 2020 colorway

    4. Lineate by Elizabeth Doherty, using Knit Picks Palette in the Lipstick, Cream and Fog color ways

    Barb has Cast On:

    1. Multidirectional Diagonal Scarf by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake

    Tracie continues to work on

    1. Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota

    2. Niamh by Isabell Kraemer in Miss Babs Katahdin in Smurf & Turf

    3. Little Unicorn by Lorraine Pistorio in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    1. How Quickly She Disapprears by Raymond Fleischman - 2 stars

    2. Growing Up at Grossinger's by Tania Grossinger - 4 stars

    Tracie Read:

    1. We Were Mothers by Katie Sise - 3 stars

    2. Vince and Joy by Lisa Jewell - 3 stars

    3. Mother by S.E. Lynes - 4 Stars

    Episode 210: It Just Rolls Off My Tongue Sep 19, 2020

    Recorded on September 15, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 28:05

    The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has officially started! You can find all the details here. Need some ideas? Check out our BUNDLES!

    👉 Beginner Knitted Sweaters

    👉 Knitted Sweaters for Adventurous Beginners to Advanced

    👉 Crocheted Sweaters

    Our Mother Bear KAL is over! Prizes will be announced in Episode 211.

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

    Tracie and Barb support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourage you to add your voice to the fight for racial justice and police reform and demilitarization. Please donate if you can:

    Black Lives Matter

    Southern Poverty Law Center

    NAACP Legal Defense Fund

    ACLU

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    Mother Bears 225 through 228

    Tracie has finished: Ciara Shawl by Fredi Baker in Emma’s Yarn Super Silky (kit from Rumpelstiltskin) in Freshly Cut, Happily Ever After and Whisper

    Barb continues to work on

    1. Vanilla Socks using and set of Fibernymph Dye Works Inversibles in blue and pink

    2. Holey Comfort Cardigan by Hinterm Stern using Holst Garn Coast Uul Bomuld in the Ice Sea colorway

    3. Bautista shawl by Celia McAdam Cahill in Invictus Yarns YakLux in the NoCKRs 2020 colorway

    Barb has Cast On:

    1. Mother Bear #229

    2. Lineate by Elizabeth Doherty, using Knit Picks Palette in the Lipstick, Cream and Fog color ways

    Tracie continues to work on

    1. Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota

    2. Niamh by Isabell Kraemer in Miss Babs Katahdin in Smurf & Turf

    Tracie has Cast-On:

    1. Duotone Cowl by Orange Flower Yarn in Debbie Bliss Andes and Mirasol Nuna

    2. Little Unicorn by Lorraine Pistorio in Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    1. American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins - 5 stars

    2. Death Sentence: The Inside Story of the John List Murders by Joe Sharkey - 3 stars

    Tracie Read:

    1. Euphoria by Lily King - 3 stars

    2. The Bling Ring: How a Gang of Fame-Obsessed Teens Ripped Off Hollywood and Shocked the World by Nancy J. Sales - 4 stars

    3. Squirm by Carl Hiaasen - 3 stars

    4. Sourdough by Robin Sloan - 4 stars

    5. Beautiful on the Outside by Adam Rippon - 5 stars

    Episode 209: They Spontaneously Combust! Aug 29, 2020

    Recorded on August 27, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 19:25

    Our Mother Bear KAL is almost over! Please join the discussion in the 2020 Mother Bear KAL Chatter Thread and post your finished bears in the Mother Bear FOs Thread by September 1.

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

    Tracie and Barb support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourage you to add your voice to the fight for racial justice and police reform and demilitarization. Please donate if you can:

    Black Lives Matter

    Southern Poverty Law Center

    NAACP Legal Defense Fund

    ACLU

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    Mother Bears 222 through 224

    Nice to Gnome You MKAL by Sarah Schira, using a kit from Leading Men Fiber Arts

    Bull & Braids hat by Cheryl Breckerich, using Cascade Elysian in the Crimson colorway

    Tracie finished

    Nice to Gnome You MKAL by Sarah Schira in Marianated Yarns, Duren Dyeworks, Greenwood Fiber Works, and Cascade 220 Superwash Sport

    emPower People cowl by Casapinka in purple fingering weight scraps plied into a DK/worsted on my spinning wheel

    Barb continues to work on

    Vanilla Socks using and set of Fibernymph Dye Works Inversibles in blue and pink

    Holey Comfort Cardigan by Hinterm Stern using Holst Garn Coast Uul Bomuld in the Ice Sea colorway

    Bautista shawl by Celia McAdam Cahill in Invictus Yarns YakLux in the NoCKRs 2020 colorway

    Tracie continues to work on

    Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota

    Ciara Shawl by Fredi Baker in Emma’s Yarn Super Silky (kit from Rumpelstiltskin) in Freshly Cut, Happily Ever After and Whisper

    Niamh by Isabell Kraemer in Miss Babs Katahdin in Smurf & Turf

    BOOKS

    Barb read

    Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (5 stars)

    Finding Grace by K.L. Slater (3 stars)

    Tracie read

    Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson (5 stars)

    How to Be An AntiRacist by Ibram X. Kendi (4 stars)

    Hieroglyphics by Jill McCorkle (4 stars)

    Love’s Blood: The Shocking True Story of a Teenager Who Would Do Anything for the Older Man She Loved - Even Kill Her Whole Family by Clark Howard (3.5 stars)

    Barb recommends the podcast Nice White Parents

    Episode 208: She was Short on Looks Aug 15, 2020

    Recorded on August 15, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 23:36

    Recorded August 13, 2020

    Our Mother Bear KAL runs until September 1, 2020. Please join the discussion in the 2020 Mother Bear KAL Chatter Thread and post your finished bears in the Mother Bear FOs Thread

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

    Tracie and Barb support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourage you to add your voice to the fight for racial justice and police reform and demilitarization. Please donate if you can:

    Black Lives Matter

    Southern Poverty Law Center

    NAACP Legal Defense Fund

    ACLU

    KNITTING

    Tracie has finished

    Penny’s Bandana Cowl by Adrian Gergler in Baah La Jolla and Forbidden Fiber Pride - for Posy

    Doggie Poo Bag Pouch by Kathy Glaes in Malabrigo Sock Light of Love

    That’s My Jam by Steve Fegert in Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue in London Fog and LunaPurl Una Merino Mini Skeins in Drops of Jupiter

    Barb has finished:

    Mother Bears 218-221

    Etude cardigan by Ririko, using Aussie Soxxi

    Stillness MKAL by Helen Stewart, using Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway, Tess Designer Yarns Super Socks and Baby in the Green colorway, Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Kettle Dye in the Purple colorway.

    Tracie cast on:

    Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota

    Nice to Gnome You MKAL by Sarah Schira in Marianated Yarns, Duren Dyeworks, Greenwood Fiber Works, and Cascade 220 Superwash Sport

    And continues to work on:

    Ciara Shawl by Fredi Baker in Emma’s Yarn Super Silky (kit from Rumpelstiltskin) in Freshly Cut, Happily Ever After and Whisper

    Niamh by Isabell Kraemer in Miss Babs Katahdin in Smurf & Turf

    Barb is working on:

    Bull & Braids hat by Cheryl Breckerich, using Cascade Elysian in the Crimson colorway

    Vanilla Socks using and set of Fibernymph Dye Works Inversibles in lilac and pink

    And has cast on:

    Holey Comfort Cardigan by Hinterm Stern using Holst Garn Coast Uul Bomuld in the Ice Sea colorway

    Bautista shawl by Celia McAdam Cahill in Invictus Yarns YakLux in the NoCKRs 2020 colorway

    Nice to Gnome You MKAL by Sarah Schira in Leading Men Fiber Arts kit - Beach

    Mother Bear 222

    BOOKS

    Tracie read:

    No Conscience by Phil M. Williams (2 stars)

    Destroyer Angel (Anna Pigeon #18) by Nevada Barr (5 stars)

    Woman in the Water by Katerina Diamond (3 stars)

    The Queen: The Forgotten Life Behind an American Myth by Josh Levin (3 stars)

    Thicker Than Water (Audible Original) by Tyler Schultz (4 stars)

    Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah (4 stars)

    Barb read:

    Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America’s Most Storied Hospital by David M. Oshinsky - 5 stars

    The Cuckoo’s Cry by Caroline Overington - 4 stars

    Fever by Mary Beth Keane - 4 stars

    Barb recommends face masks from Stark’s Vacuum

    Tracie recommends the Radio Rental podcast

    Episode 207: Tracie Explains Covid "Points"? Jul 24, 2020

    Recorded on July 20, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 23.12

    Our Mother Bear KAL runs until September 1, 2020. Please join the discussion in the 2020 Mother Bear KAL Chatter Thread and post your finished bears in the Mother Bear FOs Thread

    Tracie and Barb support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourage you to add your voice to the fight for racial justice and police reform and demilitarization. Please donate if you can:

    Black Lives Matter

    Southern Poverty Law Center

    NAACP Legal Defense Fund

    ACLU

    Giveaway - 3 copies of the Ciara Shawl by Fredi Baker - drawing at the end of the podcast

    KNITTING

    Barb finished

    Mother Bears 214-217

    Stoa Scarf by Anne Ginger, using Blue Heron Cotton Rayon Flax Metallic in the Denim color way.

    Papillion (butterfly) by Marin Melchior, using Knit Picks Chroma in the Gray and the Pegasus colorways

    One-row Handspun Scarf by Stephanie Pearl McFee using a Premier Sweet Roll

    Tracie finished

    Mother Bears 221-228

    Green Vanilla Socks in Fish Knits Boot Strap Sock Gradient in Greens

    Barb is working on

    Etude cardigan by Ririko, using Aussie SoxxiCast-on

    Vanilla Socks using and set of Fibernymph Dye Works Inversibles in lilac and pink

    And has cast on

    Mother Bear #218

    Bull & Braids hat by Cheryl Breckerich, using Cascade Elysian in the Crimson colorway

    Stillness MKAL by Helen Stewart, using Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway, Tess Designer Yarns Super Socks and Baby in the Green colorway, Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Kettle Dye in the Purple colorway.

    Tracie has frogged for now:

    Hatteras Cardigan by Kate Saloman (Green Mountain Spinnery) in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 in bright sky blue

    She cast on

    Ciara Shawl by Fredi Baker in Emma’s Yarn Super Silky (kit from Rumpelstiltskin) in Freshly Cut, Happily Ever After and Whisper

    Niamh by Isabell Kraemer in Miss Babs Katahdin in Smurf & Turf

    And continues working On:

    That's My Jam shawl/wrap by Steven Fegert, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue in the London Fog colorway, and LunaPurl Una Merino Mini Skeins in the Drops of Jupiter colorway

    BOOKS

    Barb read

    Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump

    Man of the Year by Caroline Louise Walker

    The Argument by Victoria Jenkins

    Tracie read

    The House of Stairs by Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell)

    Big Cats: Stories by Holiday Reinhorn

    Prime Suspect by Lynda LaPlante

    The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray

    The Whole Town’s Talking by Fannie Flagg

    The Darkest Secret by Alex Marwood

    Barb recommends Knit Companion class on Vogue Knitting Live online. Another session in August!

    Episode 200 Part II: Ask Us Anything! Jul 05, 2020

    Recorded Wednesday 24 June 10, 2020

    Our Mother Bear KAL runs until September 1, 2020. Please join the discussion in the 2020 Mother Bear KAL Chatter Thread and post your finished bears in the Mother Bear FOs Thread

    Tracie and Barb support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourage you to add your voice to the fight for racial justice and police reform and demilitarization. Please donate if you can:

    Black Lives Matter

    Southern Poverty Law Center

    NAACP Legal Defense Fund

    ACLU

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

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    Mother Bears 212 & 213

    Tracie finished:

    Mother Bears 218, 219 and 220

    80-26 Poncho Air Lux in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Wind Chill

    Barb is working on

    Stoa scarf by Anne Ginger, using Blue Heron Cotton Rayon Flax Metallic in the Denim color way

    Papillion /Butterfly by Marin Melchior, using Knit Picks Chroma in the Gray and the Pegasus colorways

    Etude cardigan by Ririko, using Aussie SoxxiCast-on Vanilla Socks using and set of Fibernymph Dye Works Inversibles in lilac and pink

    One-row Handspun Scarf by Stephanie Pearl McFee using a Caron Cake

    Tracie is working on:

    Hatteras Cardigan by Kate Saloman (Green Mountain Spinnery) in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 in bright sky blue

    That's My Jam shawl/wrap by Steven Fegert, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue in the London Fog colorway, and LunaPurl Una Merino Mini Skeins in the Drops of Jupiter colorway.

    Vanilla socks in a Fish Knits sock gradient in greens

    BOOKS

    Barb has finished

    The Daughter in Law by Nina Manning

    Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country by Pam Houston

    Tracie has finished

    The Ladies’ Man by Elinor Lipman

    Chirp is a great place to get audiobooks at deeply discounted prices!

    Tracie got a pedicure and a haircut

    Barb recommends Lenox Hill on Netflix

    Episode 200 Part 1: Ask Us Anything - At Last! Jun 28, 2020

    Recorded Wednesday, June 24, 2020

    Our Mother Bear KAL is ongoing until September 1, 2020! Check out 2020 Mother Bear KAL Chatter Thread to find out everything you need to know.

    Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here We are giving away 3 copies of Fredi Baker’s new pattern, the Ciara Shawl! Enter to win here by July 1, 2020. You can buy Ciara Kits at Rumplestilskin Yarn Shop in Sacramento.
    Episode 206: Just Because I Can, doesn't Mean I Should! Jun 14, 2020

    Recorded on June 10, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 40:25

    Tracie and Barb support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourage you to add your voice to the fight for racial justice and police reform and demilitarization. Please donate if you can:

    Black Lives Matter

    Southern Poverty Law Center

    NAACP Legal Defense Fund

    ACLU

    Our Mother Bear KAL is starting on June 1, 2020! I have started a 2020 Mother Bear KAL Chatter Thread and you can find everything you need to know over there.

    Spring Swap - mail-out-by deadline is June 15 - check 2020 Swap Thread for details

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

    We are giving away 3 copies of Fredi Baker’s new pattern, the Ciara Shawl! I interviewed Fredi about her designs as well as her work as a life coach. I apologize for the fact that my voice is difficult to hear on the interview!

    KNITTING

    Barb finished:

    Mother Bears 210 & 211

    Eco Duo Cabled Scarf by Shannon Dunbabin using a Caron Cake

    Boyfriend Beanie by Expression Fiber Arts, using destash table yarn.

    Tracie finished:

    Bellora Tee by Samantha Kirby in Knit Picks Lindy Chain in Harbor and Thicket

    2nd Lucy Hat by Carina Spencer in

    Mother Bears 216 and 217, a postal worker

    Barb is working on:

    Stoa scarf by Anne Ginger, using Blue Heron Cotton Rayon Flax Metallic in the Denim color way

    Papillion /Butterfly by Marin Melchior, using Knit Picks Chroma in the Gray and the Pegasus colorways

    Etude cardigan by Ririko, using Aussie SoxxiCast-on

    And has cast-on:

    One-row Handspun Scarf by Stephanie Pearl McFee using a Caron Cake

    Tracie continues to work on:

    Hatteras Cardigan by Kate Saloman (Green Mountain Spinnery) in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 in bright sky blue

    80-26 Poncho Air Lux in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Wind Chill

    That's My Jam shawl/wrap by Steven Fegert, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue in the London Fog colorway, and LunaPurl Una Merino Mini Skeins in the Drops of Jupiter colorway.

    Vanilla socks in a Fish Knits sock gradient in greens

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    For Better and Worse by Margot Hunt - thumbs up

    The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death by Corinne May Botz - thumbs up

    Tracie read:

    The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s by Andy Greene - 4 stars

    Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman - 4 stars

    Barb Says Thumbs Up: The Perfect Scam podcast by AARP

    Thumbs Up - the ChomChom Roller pet hair remover

    Episode 205: Everybody Needed Enemas? May 31, 2020

    Recorded on May 28, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 22:34

    Our Mother Bear KAL is starting on June 1, 2020! I have started a 2020 Mother Bear KAL Chatter Thread and you can find everything you need to know over there.

    Spring Swap - If you are participating, please visit the 2020 Swap Thread to keep up with questions at least once a week.

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

    For fans of the My Favorite Murder Podcast only! We announce the winners of the 3 Stay Out of the Forest hat patterns by the fabulous Jennifer Lassonde.

    Tracie made an announcement about the 2020 NoCKRs Retreat swag and refunds.

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished:

    1. Mother Bears #208 and #209

    Tracie has finished:

    1. Mother Bears #213, #214 and #215

    2. Gnome de Plume by Sarah Schira in purple and teal fingering weight scraps

    Barb is working on

    1. Stoa scarf by Anne Ginger, using Blue Heron Cotton Rayon Flax Metallic in the Denim color way

    2. Eco Duo Cabled Scarf by Shannon Dunbabin using a Caron Cake

    3. Papillion /Butterfly by Marin Melchior, using Knit Picks Chroma in the Gray and the Pegasus colorways

    4. Boyfriend Beanie by Expression Fiber Arts, using destash table yarn.

    5. Etude cardigan by Ririko, using Aussie Soxxi

    Tracie is working on:

    1. Hatteras Cardigan by Kate Saloman (Green Mountain Spinnery) in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 in bright sky blue

    2. 80-26 Poncho Air Lux in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Wind Chill

    3. That's My Jam shawl/wrap by Steven Fegert, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue in the London Fog colorway, and LunaPurl Una Merino Mini Skeins in the Drops of Jupiter colorway.

    4. Vanilla socks in a Fish Knits sock gradient in greens

    BOOKS

    Barb has finished:

    1. Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of the El Faro by Rachel Slade. 5 stars!

    2. My Lost Family by Ben-Moshe and Dasha Lisitsina - 4 stars

    3. A Beautiful Terrible Thing: A Memoir of Marriage and Betrayal by Jen Waite - 3 stars

    4. The Deep Deep Snow by Brian Freeman - 3 stars

    5. God's Hotel by Victoria Sweet - 5 stars

    Tracie has finished:

    1. When He Vanished by T.J. Brearton - 3 stars

    2. Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler - 3.5 stars

    3. Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater: Essays on Crafting by Alanna Okun - 4 stars

    Tracie talked about 2 shows she is enjoying:

    1. We're Here by HBO

    2. Dragnificent on TLC

    Barb talked about BluPrint Closing

    Episode 204: Turkeys Observe Social Distance! May 16, 2020

    Recorded on May 15, 2020

    Book Talk Starts at 29:00

    Our Poncho Knit Along is done! Prize winners are announced at the end of this episode

    Spring Swap - If you are participating, please visit the 2020 Swap Thread to keep up with questions at least once a week.

    Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 1pm PST - Details here

    For fans of the My Favorite Murder Podcast only! We are giving away 3 Stay Out of the Forest hat patterns by the fabulous Jennifer Lassonde. Please comment in the thread in Ravelry. This contest will end on May 20, 2020.

    Tracie’s son Will made a film about Tracie, her fiber addiction, her mom, the podcast, etc for his documentary film class. There are two cuts, because Will’s professor liked the Knitted Knockers cut better but Tracie and Barb like the Mother Bear cut better!

    https://youtu.be/83hlLeY1O4s

    https://youtu.be/83hlLeY1O4s

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished

    Mother Bears 205, 206, 207 & 208

    Zweig pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using the yarn from my frogged Trail Hoodie, Western Sky Knits Magnolia sock in the Wisp colorway, and WSK Magnolia sock in the Sage color way

    Jason’s Cashmere Hat by Melissa Tomson, using Lion Brand Heartland in the Hot Springs colorway.

    Swap partner gift

    Tracie has finished

    Lucy Hat by Carina Spencer in Lisa Souza Blue Faced Leicester Worsted in Styx and Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu in Pining 4 Ewe

    Mother Bears 209, 210, 211 & 212

    Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth (Lion Brand) in my SpinJones Merino/Mulberry Silk orange handspun

    Barb is working on

    Stoa scarf by Anne Ginger, using Blue Heron Cotton Rayon Flax Metallic in the Denim color way

    and has cast on

    Eco Duo Cabled Scarf by Shannon Dunbabin using a Caron Cake

    Papillion /Butterfly by Marin Melchior, using Knit Picks Chroma in the Gray and the Pegasus colorways

    Boyfriend Beanie by Expression Fiber Arts, using destash table yarn.

    Etude cardigan by Ririko, using Aussie Soxxi

    Tracie has cast on

    Hatteras Cardigan by Kate Saloman (Green Mountain Spinnery) in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 in bright sky blue

    and continues to work on

    80-26 Poncho Air Lux in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Wind Chilll

    That's My Jam shawl/wrap by Steven Fegert, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue in the London Fog colorway, and LunaPurl Una Merino Mini Skeins in the Drops of Jupiter colorway.

    Vanilla socks in Fish Knits sock gradient in greens

    BOOKS

    Barb has finished

    The Getaway by Greer Hendricks - 3 stars

    Inside Jobs: Tales from a Time of Quarantine Ben H. Winters - 3.5 stars

    BAD KARMA: The True Story of a Mexican Surf Trip From Hell by Paul Wilson - 4 stars

    The Weight of Silence by Gregg Olsen - 4 stars

    Tracie has finished:

    Scat by Carl Hiaassen - 3 stars

    The Suspects by Katharine Johnson - nah

    Little by Edward Carey - 4 stars

    The Weight of Silence by Greg Olson - 3 1/2 stars

    Blood Mist by Mark Roberts - 4 stars

    The Keeper by Graham Norton - 4 1/2 stars

    Barb was attacked by a turkey! There were no injuries. It looks a lot like the attack in this video: https://www.newsflare.com/video/279288/animals/turkey-attack-on-college-campus

    Tracie loves her iRobot Roomba 960 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

    Episode 203: Some People Can't Handle It Apr 25, 2020

    Book Talk starts at: 29.15

    Recorded on April 21, 2020

    Our Poncho Knit Along is humming right along! Join the Chatter thread and post your finished poncho in the FOs thread. This KAL will run until May 1, 2020.We have 2 new giveaways!

    1. Our own Dinaripper has made 25 knitting-themed face masks! They will be given away to the first 25 people that comment on the giveaway thread that will go up on APRIL 28, 2020.

    2. For fans of the My Favorite Murder Podcast only! We are giving away 3 Stay Out of the Forest hat patterns by the fabulous Jennifer Lassonde. Please comment in the thread in Ravelry. This contest will end on May 20, 2020.

    Spring Swap - If you are participating, please visit the 2020 Swap Thread to keep up with questions at least once a week.

    KNITTING:

    Barb has finished

    1. Mother Bears #203 & #204

    2. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway

    3. Fibonacci Waves Scarf by Carolyn Greenwood, using a Simply Sock Mini set in the Speckled colorway

    4. 1-Color Brioche Scarf (no pattern) using a Caron Cake

    5. Bankhead Hat #11 by Susie Gourlay

    Tracie has finished:

    1. Vanilla socks in Mountain Colors Crazyfoot - Chinook colorway

    2. 25 Knitted Knockers

    3. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll in Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 in Melted Box of Crayons

    4 Mother Bears #205, #206, #207, #208

    Barb is still working on:

    1. Zweig pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using the yarn from my frogged Trail Hoodie, Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway, and in the Sage colorway.

    And has cast-on:

    1. Stoa scarf by Anne Ginger, using Blue Heron Cotton Rayon Flax Metallic in the Denim color way

    2. Mother Bear #205

    3. Super-secret hand knit for my swap partner!

    Tracie is continuing to work on:

    1. Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth (Lion Brand) in my SpinJones Merino/Mulberry Silk orange handspun

    2. 80-26 Poncho Air Lux in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Wind Chill

    Tracie has cast on:

    1. That's My Jam shawl/wrap by Steven Fegert, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Monologue in the London Fog colorway, and LunaPurl Una Merino Mini Skeins in the Drops of Jupiter colorway.

    2. Vanilla socks in a Fish Knits sock gradient in greens

    BOOKS

    Barb read:

    1. The Deep Deep Snow by Brian Freeman - 3.5 stars

    2. Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting - 3 stars

    3. Wild Game: My Mother, her Lover and Me by Adrienne Brodeur - 5 stars

    Tracie read:

    1. The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell - 5 stars

    2. She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge - 4 stars

    3. This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel - 4 stars

    4. Degrees of Guilt by HS Chandler - 2 stars

    5. Alice and Gerald: A Homicidal Love Story by Ran Franscell - 3.5 stars

    Episode 202: Whatever's Keeping You Out of the Liquor Cabinet Apr 04, 2020

    Recorded on April 2, 2020

    Book Talk Starts at 30:35

    Our Poncho Knit Along is humming right along! Join the Chatter thread and post your finished poncho in the FOs thread. This KAL will run until May 1, 2020.

    Sunnydale Cowl giveaway - we draw for winners at the end of the podcast

    Spring Swap - If you are participating, please visit the Swap thread to keep up with questions at least once a week

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished

    Mother Bears 201 & 202 (such a difference in size!)

    Rodeo Drive Poncho by Staci Perry, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Twisted, in the Stormy Weather color way

    Tracie has finished

    2 Never Not Gnoming Gnomes in my handspun for nieces’ birthdays

    Socks in Night Owl Fibers Self-Striping Superwash Merino & Nylon Sock in Koi Pond

    Barb is still working on

    Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway

    Zweig pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using the yarn from my frogged Trail Hoodie, Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway, and in the Sage colorway.

    Fibonacci Waves Scarf by Carolyn Greenwood, using a Simply Sock Mini set in the Speckled colorway

    And has cast on

    1-color brioche scarf (no pattern) using a Caron Cake

    Tracie has cast on

    Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth (Lion Brand) in my SpinJones Merino/Mulberry Silk orange handspun

    Vanilla socks in Mountain Colors Crazyfoot - Chinook colorway

    And continues to work on:

    80-26 Poncho Air Lux by Fil Katia, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in the Wind Chill colorway

    Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll, using Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 in the Melted Box of Crayons colorway

    BOOKS

    Barb read

    Tell Me Lies by J.P. Pomare - 3 stars

    The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell - 4 stars

    Tracie read:

    Bad Kid: A Memoir by David Crabb - 3.5 stars

    Blacklands by Belinda Bauer - 4 stars

    Liars, Inc. by Paula Stokes - 3.5 stars

    Thumbs Up - Pluto Living and SGN with John Krasinski

    Face Mask How-tos from Huffington Post

    Episode 201: Not That People Aren't Tall Sometimes Mar 19, 2020

    YOU DID NOT MISS EPISODE 200! We are just waiting until we can record together again to record our milestone episode. Sorry for the sound quality issues in this episode. We hate recording remotely and are bad at it.

    Book Talk starts at: 29:36

    Recorded on March 18, 2020

    Our Poncho Knit Along is humming right along! Haven't picked a poncho to knit or crochet yet? Get thee over to our Poncho Bundle already! Join the Chatter thread to join in on the fun of planning!! This KAL will run until May 1, 2020.

    You may have noticed that we have skipped episode 200! We are going to answer your questions during that episode. Right now, both Tracie and Barb are both "sheltering-in-place" in their respective towns due to the coronavirus and we must record remotely. We have decided to postpone Episode 200 until we can record together. Please go to this Ask Us Anything thread to post your questions.

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished

    1. Beech Hill ruana by Leah McGlone, using Berroco Remix in the Strawberry colorway

    2. Pioneer Braid Scarf #6 by Catherine Ryan, using Loops and Threads yarn

    3. Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using a sport-weight yarn by Rising Moon Farm

    Tracie has finished:

    1. A total of 19 Knitted Knockers

    2. Tracie's Rachel pullover by Josee Pacquin in Fyberspates Vivacious 4-ply in the Slate colorway

    3. Gnome is Where You Hang your Hat by Sarah Schira

    Barb continues to work on:

    1. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway

    2. Rodeo Drive Poncho, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Twisted in the Stormy Weather colorway

    And has cast on:

    1. Zweig pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using the yarn from my frogged Trail Hoodie, Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway, and in the Sage colorway.

    2. Fibonacci Waves Scarf by Carolyn Greenwood, using a Simply Sock Mini set in the Speckled colorway

    Tracie continues to work on:

    1. Bellefluer Cardigan in Madelinetosh Silk/Merino in the Mill Pond color way

    2. 80-26 Poncho Air Lux by Fil Katia, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in the Wind Chill colorway

    3. Socks in Night Owl Fibers Self-Striping Superwash Merino & Nylon Sock in the Koi Pond Colorway

    4. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll, using Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 in the Melted Box of Crayons colorway

    BOOKS (ratings are out of 5 stars)

    Barb read:

    1. My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith - 4 stars

    2. Dopesick: Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy - 5 stars

    3. The Twenty-Ninth Day: Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra by Alex Messenger - 5 stars

    Tracie read

    1. Love Lies: A True Story of Marriage and Murder in the Suburbs by Amanda Lamb - 3 stars

    2. Fates and Furies by Lauren Goff - 3 stars

    Tracie talked about Vote Forward, an organization that is helping to get out the vote in November!

    You Can Help!

    Sending a Vote Forward letter is one of the easiest things you can do to increase turnout. It takes two minutes and one stamp, and meaningfully increases the odds that the recipient will vote. A concrete action you can take, no matter where you live, to get unlikely-to-vote fellow citizens to the polls.

    Episode 199: I Had to Have It! Stitches West 2020 Feb 27, 2020

    Gwen Bortner

    Jill Bigelow Suttell - The Bean Knits

    Stunning String Studios

    Knitted Knockers

    Miss Purl

    Western Sky Knits

    Serendipidye Dyeworks

    Marianated Yarns

    Greenwood Fiberworks

    WEBS

    Koigu

    Prism Yarns

    Blue Heron Shawl

    Faerie Knitting by Alice and Lisa Hoffman

    Neighborhood Fiber Co.

    Lisa Souza Dyeworks

    Knitted Wit

    The Black Squirrel

    Comma Chameleon

    A Needle Runs Through It

    Houndstooth Fiber Arts

    Firebird Yarns

    Forbidden Fiber Co.

    Miss Babs

    Apple Fiber Studio

    The Violet Valentine

    The Dye Project

    Psych Ward Yarns

    Alexandra: The Art of Yarn

    The Farmer’s Daughter

    We interviewed Katy H. Carroll - Katinka Designs Ravelry Store

    Katinka Designs on Instagram

    Snake River Poncho

    Sunnydale Cowl

    Join Katy’s Ravelry Group here

    Enter to win a copy of the Sunnydale Cowl pattern here

    KnitBaahPurl

    The Yarn Guys

    La Laine Biscotte Bis-Sock

    Plucky Kniter

    Canon Hand Dyes/Dragonfly Fibers/White Birch Fiber Arts

    Episode 198: Hanging Gloomily Over the Town... Feb 25, 2020

    Recorded on February 19, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 32:15

    Our Poncho Knit Along has started! Haven't picked a poncho to knit or crochet yet? Get thee over to our Poncho Bundle already! Join the Chatter thread to join in on the fun of planning!! This KAL will run until May 1, 2020.

    Be sure to listen to the episode to find out who won in our Zephyr pattern giveaway!

    We have our 200th episode coming up soon! We are going to answer your questions during this episode. Please go to this Ask Us Anything thread to post your questions.

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished

    1. Mother Bears #198, #199, & #200

    2. Bankhead Hat #10, by Susie Gorley, using Caron Cake leftovers

    3. 6 Knitted Knockers

    4. Multidirectional Scarf #8 using a Caron Cake

    5. Be Kind Hat #6 by Karen Baumer, using Caron Cake leftovers

    Tracie has finished:

    1. A total of 12 Knitted Knockers

    2. The Stripe-on-Stripe Shawl by Fredi Baker in Speakeasy Yarns Shady Lady Gradient in Oasis and Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love

    Barb continues to work on:

    1. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway

    2. Beech Hill by Leah McGlone, using Berroco Remix in the Strawberry color way

    And has cast on:

    1. Rodeo Drive Poncho, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Twisted in the Stormy Weather colorway

    2. Pioneer Braid Scarf #6 by Catherine Ryan, using Loops and Threads yarn

    3. Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using a sport-weight yarn by Rising Moon Farm.

    Tracie continues to work on:

    1. Rachel by Josee Paquin in Fyberspates Vivacious 4-Ply in Slate

    2. Bellefluer Cardigan in Madelinetosh Silk/Merino in the Mill Pond color way

    Tracie has cast on:

    1. 80-26 Poncho Air Lux by Fil Katia, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in the Wind Chill colorway

    2. Socks in Night Owl Fibers Self-Striping Superwash Merino & Nylon Sock in the Koi Pond Colorway

    3. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll, using Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 in the Melted Box of Crayons colorway

    BOOKS (ratings are out of 5 stars)

    Barb read

    1. Lying Next to Me by Gregg Olsen - 3 out of 5 stars

    2. My Antonia by Willa Cather - 4 stars

    3. Cut and Run: A Light-Hearted Dark Comedy by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker - 2 stars

    4. The Child Next Door by Shalini Boland - 3 stars

    Tracie read

    1. If I was Your Girl by Meredith Russo - 3 stars

    2. Sticky Fingers short story collections 1, 2, & 3 by JT Lawrence - 4 stars

    3. The Running Girl by Sarah Bledel - 2 stars

    4. The Lost Child by Ann Troup - 3 stars

    Tracie talked about Talkspace, an online counseling service

    Episode 197: You Did the Math? Feb 01, 2020

    Recorded on January 29, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 33:30

    Our next KAL will be a Poncho Knit Along. Start thinking about what you want to knit or crochet now. We have a Poncho Bundle already! Join the Chatter thread to join in on the fun of planning!! This KAL will run from February 1 to May 1, 2020

    Celia McAdam Cahill has given us three copies of her Zephyr cardigan pattern to give away - and one of them includes the yarn to knit it!

    Please post a comment in this thread to be entered to win.

    We have our 200th episode coming up soon! We are going to answer your questions during this episode. Please go to this Ask Us Anything thread to post your questions.

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished

    1. Mother Bears 193, 194, and 196

    2. Bankhead Hat #9 using Caron Cake leftovers

    3. 6 Knitted Knockers

    4. Multidirectional Scarf #8 using a Caron Cake in the White Truffle colorway

    Tracie has finished:

    1. Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply in the Rum Paradise colorway

    2. 5 Knitted Knockers

    3. Wurstwarmer by Pamela Wynne in High Fiber Diet in Mermaid Mess and Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete

    Barb continues to work on

    1. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway

    2. Beech Hill by Leah McGlone, using Berroco Remix in the Strawberry color way

    And has cast on

    1. Be Kind Hat by Melissa Simpson, using leftover Caron Cake yarn

    2. Multidirectional Diagonal Scarf by Karen Baumer using a Caron Cake in the Key Lime colorway

    3. Rodeo Drive Poncho, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Twisted in the Stormy Weather colorway

    Tracie continues to work on:

    1. The Stripe-on-Stripe Shawl by Fredi Baker in Speakeasy Yarns Shady Lady Gradient in Oasis and Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love

    2. Rachel by Josee Paquin in Fyberspates Vivacious 4-Ply in Slate

    3. Bellefluer Cardigan in Madelinetosh Silk/Merino in the Mill Pond color way

    BOOKS (ratings are out of 5 stars)

    Barb read

    1. Roommates Wanted by Lisa Jewell - 4 stars

    2. Blood and Money by Thomas Thompson - 5 stars

    Tracie read

    1. Poison Orchids by Sarah A. Denzil and Anna Taylor - 2 1/2 stars

    2. Persuasion by Jane Austen - 5 stars

    3. Chomp by Carl Hiaasen - 4 stars

    Barb recommends 2 True Crime podcasts:

    1 Catch and Kill podcast with Ronan Farrow

    2. Chasing Cosby podcast

    Episode 196: He Went Back to Being a Crappy Accountant Jan 18, 2020

    Recorded on January 16, 2020

    Book Talk starts at 30:07

    Our annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has finished. Listen to the end to find out if you won one of our prize packages. Thanks to everyone who participated!

    Western Sky Knits giveaway - winner at the end of the podcast!

    Poncho photo

    Our next KAL will be a Poncho Knit Along! Start thinking about what you want to knit or crochet now. We have a Poncho Bundle already! This KAL will run from February 1 to May 1.

    Celia McAdam Cahill has given us three copies of her Zephyr cardigan pattern to give away - and one of them includes the yarn to knit it! Please post a comment in the thread to be entered to win.

    KNITTING

    Barb has finished

    Mother Bears 191 and 192

    Bankhead Hat #8

    8 Knitted Knockers

    Helix Hat #9

    The Great British Baking Shawl by LyricalKnits

    Tracie has finished

    Plaidaptation by Aunt Ninny in Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash and Malabrigos Rios

    Barb continues to work on

    Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway

    Trail Hoodie by Marly Bird, using Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp color way

    And has cast on

    Beech Hill by Leah McGlone, using Berroco Remix in the Strawberry color way

    Multidirectional Scarf #8 by Karen Baumer, using Caron Cakes

    Tracie has cast on

    The Stripe-on-Stripe Shawl by Fredi Baker in Speakeasy Yarns Shady Lady Gradient in Oasis and Serendipidye Sausalito Silken Sock in Papaya

    Rachel by Josee Paquin in Fyberspates Vivacious 4-Ply in Slate

    And continues to work on:

    Bellefluer Cardigan in Madelinetosh Silk/Merino in the Mill Pond color way

    Rikke Hat by Sarah Young

    Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply in the Rum Paradise colorway

    BOOKS

    Barb read

    The Wicked Girls by Alex Marwood - 3 stars

    The Thinnest Air by Minka Kent - 3 stars

    The Lie: A Memoir of Two Marriages, Catfishing and Coming Out by William Dameron- 4 stars

    We Were Mothers by Katie Sise - 4 stars

    Sports Fans Aren't All Crazy: Lessons From Forty Years of Sports Madness by Ryan Bezerra - 4 stars

    Tracie read

    Death Sentence: Inside the Story of the John List Murders by Joe Sharkey - 5 stars

    Mothers & Murderers: A True Story of Love, Lies, Obsession… and Second Chances by Katherine Ellison

    Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton

    The Wonder Bread Summer by Jessica Anya Blau

    Barb recommends the documentary series Cheer on Netflix - read all about it in this Texas Monthly article

    Tracie recommends the British police detective series Unforgotten on Prime Video (Season 3 available with PBS Masterpiece subscription on Prime Video)

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