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When Lightning Strikes - Episode 563 - The Knitmore Girls Dec 23, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it's eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it's hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels.

On the Needles:(0:31)

Gigi: Drea's shawl : Oink Pigments. White and "Zoot Soot" stripes, accent border in "Mommy Dearest" red.

Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned, working on feet

Jasmin finished with the back and is nearly finished with the front of Genevieve's Christmas Sweater

(Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Knives Out

Gigi finished the Regia Pairfect All socks are done, ends woven in, blocked, mailed and received!

Jasmin worked on a pair of Christmas colored socks from The Cozy Knitter

Gigi has finished the wrap sweater.

Jasmin started Bleideag by Ysolda out of West Wool Bicycle, held doubled. Modifying to make it

34" #chooseyourownadventurekal

Gigi: Wee Envelope sweater : knitting done. Thinking of doing a Wooly Wormhead hat with i-cord edging

Gigi: The Joker and the Thief shawl

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (14:36)

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag)

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

In Stitches (16:45)

Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, poison green twist cardigan, Rose's reversible brioche hat,

looped loop cowl, Yarn Girls V-Neck, Goin' Gold hat

Genevieve: Hearthstone pullover, gryffindor hat

Gigi: Night cap, red cowl, nightgown, Lorelei cowl.

Mother Knows Best:(19:25)

Make a list. Now cross things off that you don't want to do. #grinchalong.

When Knitting Attacks: (26:44)

Drea's Shawl did not look like the Pinterest picture. Gigi was inspired by teaspoonthief's picture.

Gigi's slipped stitches turned out crooked.

And Sew On:(29:39)

Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College: made a new, clean bodice muslin, set in sleeves and

separating zipper on the bodice

Gigi mentions Fast Fit

Also, continued to copy alterations to bodice to the pattern

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College:

Final project was due last week. Home dec sofa cushion with trapunto. Design is an ancient Persian

drinking vessel with a ram motif.

ProcrastiKnitting - Episode 562 - The Knitmore Girls Dec 13, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

Akerworks: We like making things.

CRAFT COOK READ REPEAT Podcast link

On the Needles:(0:48)

Gigi: Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned, working on feet

Jasmin is nearly done re-knitting the second sleeve on the Jedi cardigan

Gigi has finished the wrap sweater, neckband is done

Gigi finished the Regia Pairfect All socks are done, ends woven in, and blocked and mailed

Jasmin finished with the colorwork, and made good progress on Genevieve's Christmas Sweater

(Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Knives Out (possibly at the underarm?).

Gigi: Wee Envelope sweater : sleeves and shoulders done

Jasmin mended Genevieve's hearthstone by doing a knitted on patch she saw a tutorial for.

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (12:40)

- Yarn Canada for Good LINK?

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag)

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23

In Stitches (16:41)

Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, handspun ribbi, Rose's reversible brioche hat, looped loop cowl,

Yarn Girls V-Neck, Goin' Gold hat

Gigi: Night cap, red cowl

Mother Knows Best:(20:48)

One bite at a time. (Wash one sweater, etc)

When Knitting Attacks: (27:41)

Jasmin ran out of yarn while #knittinginthedark

Gigi's slipped stitches turned out crooked.

Straw into Gold:(29:47)

Shave em to save em. Livestock Conservancy

Jasmin mentions the Sheepspot podcast

And Sew On:(33:10)

For Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College: made a new, clean bodice muslin, set in sleeves and

separating zipper on the bodice

Also, continued to copy alterations to bodice to the pattern

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. Turned in binder with all notes.

Final project was due last week. Home dec sofa cushion with trapunto. Design is an ancient Persian

drinking vessel with a ram motif. Challenging to copy the Design onto the fabric.

Free motion quilting was not hard, needed to make sure stitch length looked good.

Needed 3 techniques. Did some beading. Threaded a quilted channel with cotton cord for

the 3rd technique.

Knitmore After Dark - Episode 561- The Knitmore Girls Dec 09, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels. They only have one sale annually. It is their time to give back while supporting others to give more. Their annual sale begins Thanksgiving Day, noon and ends December 4th, noon. Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it's eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it's hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. Love trying new teas? Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription. For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season. Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community. A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.

On the Needles:(0:33)

Jasmin has reknit the front, and one of the sleeves on the Jedi cardigan

Gigi has finished the sleeves of the wrap sweater, only needs neckband

Gigi finished the Regia Pairfect All socks are done, ends woven in, and blocked and shipped!

Jasmin finished with the colorwork, and made good progress on Genevieve's Christmas Sweater

(Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK during Frozen 2.

Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes. Both heels are turned.

Envelope sweater

Gigi finished the knitting on the polygon blanket, all hexagons done.

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (5:23)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag)

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23
Grinchalong. December 1st - 31st #Grinchalong

In Stitches (9:44)

Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, seneca pullover, handspun ribbi, Rose's reversible brioche hat,

looped loop cowl.

Gigi: Night cap, polar fleece penguin robe, red serpentine cowl

Rex wore his Landon

Mother Knows Best:(14:50)

This week we talk about gifts- knitted and otherwise. Let us know your creative solutions.

Check out our list of material suggestions.

When Knitting Attacks: (20:58)

Gigi was working on the Wee Envelope. Needs to be ripped back, numbers are wrong

Jasmin ran out of yarn for the Jedi Wrap Cardigan

Review:(26:19)

This week we review

Shoreland

by Hunter Hammersen

And Sew On:(31:39)

Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College: Made a new, clean bodice muslin, added more alterations,

added zipper to skirt, and separating zipper to bodice

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues:

Embroidered jeans: Silk ribbon leaves, one jasmin blossom, scattered seed beads in red and yellow,

a padded pomegranate appliqué. Enough work to turn in.

Final project is due this week. Home dec. sofa cushion with trapunto quilting. Motif is an ancient Persian

drinking vessel with a ram motif.

One With the Force - Episode 560 - The Knitmore Girls Dec 02, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

LoLo Body Care, formally Bar-Maids, creates exceptional moisturizers hand-poured by staff who add a good dose of heartfelt love to each one. Most all their supplies are made in the US, and their beeswax sourced from a local farm. Besides quality, the value of their product lies in that they last a very long time and are loved to the very last bit. They built their brand on being eco-friendly and their new packaging rocks. Their customers and customer service are rare and treasured jewels. They only have one sale annually. It is their time to give back while supporting others to give more. Their annual sale begins Thanksgiving Day, noon and ends December 4th, noon. Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it's eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it's hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That's Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com Love trying new teas? Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription. For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season. Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community. A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more.

On the Needles:(0:33)

Jasmin FINISHED her Polwarth pullover.

Jasmin has reknit the back on the Jedi cardigan .

Gigi worked on the Regia Pairfect All socks are done, ends woven in, need to be blocked

Regia Kidperfect: Garterstitch heels. Ends woven in.

Jasmin picked up a pair of Halloween socks and knit the cuff (Asfaltsflickan in "Glow Away")

Jasmin is nearly finished with the color work on Genevieve's Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of

Onyx Fiber Arts DK.

Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock. Grey stripes

Jasmin picked up her Weekender (knit in Lisa Souza BFL worsted in "Blue Spruce")

Gigi started the last ball of yarn for the polygon blanket, Two hexagons done

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (15:33)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (needs a catchy hashtag)

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

- Grinchalong December 1st to end of December

- Stitches West! Feb 20 - 23

In Stitches (20:20)

Jasmin wore her Polwarth pullover, the yellow citron that Gigi knit.

Gigi: grey Knitmore cowl. Grey Three Color Cashmere Cowl, Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap

Mother Knows Best:(22:42)

This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about

going through your things

Jasmin will put Patreon subscriptions onto her wish list.

Jasmin mentions the excellent shoe repair place (FJ Western Wear & Boot Repair)

Craftcast podcast

When Knitting Attacks: (32:46)

Gigi: managed to twist the cast on row of the Polygon blanket

Puppies got hold of the grey Knitmore cowl

Straw into Gold:(34:25)

Jasmin took poor wool and Louet Victoria to preschool for simple machine special project take 2.

And Sew On:(38:23)

Rascals got hold of Taco Dragon and Jasmin did toy surgery.

In Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College: Made a new, clean bodice muslin, added more alterations

Made a new beautiful skirt muslin. Need to redo it. Sleeve alterations.

Final project is a clean sloper. Skirt with waistband and zipper. Bodice with separating zipper

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.

Assignment was to embellish printed fabric and lace fabric with beads and sequins. Also to use shells for

Embellishment. Didn't have any, used washers and bolts for a hem treatment.

Embellished jeans: opened side seam so I have room to work. Next step was couching the crochet cotton

lines onto the jeans. Couching the vines was a big part of the project, labor and time intensive.

Silk ribbon leaves, one Jasmin Blossom, scattered seed beads in red and yellow, a padded pomegranate

appliqué.

Chicken Dossier - Episode 559 - The Knitmore Girls Nov 25, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

Taking care of the planet and people are at the heart of everything we do at LoLo Body Care. The impact we're making on the world and environment is something that we think of with each decision we make. We're working hard to make products that are a combination of the best possible ingredients and innovative technology. If we initiate a small carbon footprint, your purchase continues the small footprint and the planet benefits - which benefits all beings. Support us in big changes and tread lightly with us. Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We are ending our run as owners and have sold the business to Canon Hand Dyes and White Birch Fiber Arts. If you're in the Washington, DC area, please come to our final holiday party on December 7th at our studio in Kensington, Maryland. More details can be found in our Ravelry group, on our Facebook page or on our Instagram feed. Thank you for 11 wonderful years! We hope you continue to love and support Dragonfly Fibers as it evolves with its new owners. Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It's a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it. The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country. More information available at www.fixastitch.com. Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it's eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it's hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

On the Needles:(0:32)

Jasmin FINISHED her Polwarth pullover.

Jasmin has finished both fronts and the back on the Jedi cardigan .

Gigi was working on a baby wrap cardigan out of Hue Loco for the True North Hearts and Hands donation.

Body is done. Started a sleeves Started a pink Wee Envelope. Left sleeve is done

Jasmin is at the toe on her on her White Birch Fiber Arts socks in "A Study in Peach, Mint".

Gigi worked on the Regia Pairfect All socks are done, need ends woven in.

Regia Kidperfect: these could have been 3 pairs. Lucy Neatby's garter short row heel.

Jasmin cast on Genevieve's Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.

Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock

Gigi wove in ends for a languishing sock. White, gray, blues color stripes in Kroy

Gigi started the last ball of yarn for the polygon blanket

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (15:28)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag)

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

-Stitches West Feb 20 -23

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

In Stitches (17:51)

Jasmin wore her Tangled Yoke cardigan (Talullah cardigan), Mischief managed sockhead cowl,

looped loop cowl.

Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class

Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap, Knitmore cowl

Mother Knows Best:(21:41)

This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about

getting kids engaged in crafts. Jasmin mentions the Cricket loom

When Knitting Attacks: (29:11)

Gigi: hadn't worked on the polygon blanket for so long, forgot what I needed to do. Didn't

read the pattern. Had to tink the second row because it needs to be purled

Jasmin- messed up the garter stitch cardigan three different ways. Jasmin miscounted when setting up

the jacquard floats on Genevieve's Christmas sweater.

Gigi made mistakes on her Wee envelope

Straw into Gold: (34:58)

Took bad wool and Louet Victoria to preschool for simple machine special project.

And Sew On:(45:44)

In Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College, muslin for the bodice. Gigi made a new , clean bodice muslin

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.

Assignment said to make lace. Gigi is working on drawn thread work.

Midterm assignment: I put Tulle over the design and basted lines with yellow thread. Used tailors chalk to

copy lines onto jeans, opened side seam so I have room to work . Next step is couching the

crochet cotton lines onto the denim.

Cakesicle - Episode 558 - The Knitmore Girls Nov 18, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

The world is always changing, and it's time for changes at Bar-Maids. After much reflection on the state of the growing world, and the impact humans are making on the planet, we're changing our commitment to sustainability in a much more impactful way, without losing sight of our mission to provide the "best hand-crafted moisturizers that come from the heart." We're also changing our name to LoLo Body Care. It won't be confused with exotic alcoholic beverages any longer but we'll still answer to Bar-Maids just for you! Stay tuned to learn about how we will be reducing everyone's carbon footprint. Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it's eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it's hard to find projects for novelty yarn.

With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com

Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That's Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com

On the Needles:(0:32)

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Polwarth pullover.

Jasmin has finished one front and the back on the Jedi cardigan (Joji Locatelli's baby wrap cardigan) for

Genevieve's teacher #knittinginthedark

Gigi was working on a baby wrap cardigan out of Hue Loco for the

True North Hearts and Hands donation. Body is done. Needs sleeves

Gigi finished the Regia Pairfect vacation yarn! All socks are done, ends are woven in!

Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock

We pose the Clone swatch question.

Gigi mentions Lois McMasters Bujold. ( The Vorkosigan series is one of her absolute favorites)

We will be collecting hats (locally) to mail to refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (15:54)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (needs a catchy hashtag)

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

-#Grinch-Along December 2019

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

Stitches West!

In Stitches (21:44)

Jasmin wore her Hamilknit hat, Namu cowl, Breezy Cardigan, Brioche hat from Rose.

Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class

Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap

Mother Knows Best:(24:51)

This week, we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about? thread about blocking

Blocking Wires

We mention Galina blocking Orenburg shawls.

When Knitting Attacks: (39:32)

Gigi: Vanilla is the new black socks out of Patons Kroy. Knitted the leg so long, ran out of yarn.

Joji wrap sweater: did short rows instead of binding off each row. CocoKnits Tutorial

For sleeves: short by at least 15 stitches each side

Cast on another sweater.Did get the numbers wrong. Jasmin suggested knitting the Wee Envelope

Jasmin- misread "10 repeats" for "10 rows".

And Sew On:(47:53)

In Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College, There were so many alterations on the bodice, I can't see

what I have been doing. Need to make a new , clean bodice muslin

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues. Gigi is working on Pompoms and

tassels.

Worked on the jeans for the midterm.

Shlanket - Episode 557 - The Knitmore Girls Nov 11, 2019

Show notes

It's time for fall, Knitting, and lots of LoLo! Why? All three are connected. Fall weather and knitting both can suck the life out of your skin. LoLo helps keep your skin hydrated & healthy - which means you can tackle that stash and finish more fall projects.

We all have it, we all snicker about it.

Fun Fur.

Whether it's eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it's hard to find projects for novelty yarn.

With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you

transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com

For a limited time only, get 9 free meals with HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/KNITMORE9 and enter KNITMORE9.

Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

On the Needles:(0:42)

Gigi worked on the Regia Pairfect. All socks ate done.

Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new Black socks

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tundra Jumper out of AVFKW Horizon; first sleeve is done and

attached, second sleeve is maybe 10 rounds from being done.

(#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin

mentions the #BIPOCMAL2019, which started in September and ended in November.

Jasmin is nearly at the armholes on the Jedi cardigan (Joji Locatelli's baby wrap cardigan) for

Genevieve's teacher #knittinginthedark

Gigi cast on a baby wrap cardigan out of Hue Loco for the True North Hearts and Hands donation.

Both fronts and the back of the body are done.

Jasmin mentions our collaboration with Lady Dye Yarns

Jasmin mentions the article about a lady arranging the finishing of a quilt for a deceased quilter.

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Jasmin is almost finished with her Polwarth pullover, and she has started the Gatsby shawl

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (17:46)

Stephen West at Verb
We met Denise Bayron of the Hatdana.
Jasmin mentions the vampire knitting books

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag)

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

In Stitches (24:13)

Jasmin wore her Dissent cardigan, cottongrass pullover, houndstooth woven wrap

Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class, Nightshirts with

modesty panel. Night cap, Purlbreak Shlanket

Rex wore his Oliver Sweater, and fox hat

Mother Knows Best:(27:12)

This week we answer a question about labels

We like Labels by Sterling

When Knitting Attacks: (36:41)

Gigi: ready to Kitchener toe. The stitches she dropped ran.

Dogs ran off with yarn. Took a whole day to untangle

And Sew On:(41:34)

In Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College, she sewed the muslin for her fitted waistband.

Also, got started on the bodice alterations Took in the sides, and took a sideways fisheye dart.

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.

Gigi is working on Tambouring technique. Challenging. Should order one, instead of trying to fake it

with a crochet hook. The top of Jasmin's hook kept coming off. Glued it into submission.

The midterm project is supposed to be embellishment and rejuvenation of something out of the closet;

due on Halloween.

Gigi found silk ribbon at Madonna's in Morgan Hill.

Got started on it on Saturday. And she did a lot of swatching

Personal Stash Dash- Episode 556 - The Knitmore Girls Nov 04, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet's sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it's eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it's hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That's Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com

On the Needles:(0:32)

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tundra Jumper out of AVFKW Horizon; first sleeve is done and attached, second sleeve is ⅓ done.

(#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019)

She is discussing sweaters with Rex. Gigi is reminiscing about dinosaur sweaters she knitted for Jasmin.

They are not currently on ravelry.

Rex also complained about the Fox hat being itchy. She also mentions the dead fish hat that also shows up

as a shark.

Gigi is working on Vanilla is the New Black socks out of Regia Pairfect.

One sock is done , she needs to Kitchener the toe

Jasmin made some progress on the Jedi cardigan (Joji Locatelli's baby wrap cardigan) for Genevieve's

teacher #knittinginthedark

Gigi cast on a baby wrap cardigan out of Hue Loco for the True North Hearts and Hands donation.

Body is done up to the neck decreases

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (15:23)

-Clara Parkes

Book talk about her newest book Vanishing Fleece at Book Passage in San Francisco.

Jasmin mention David Reidy's podcast ("Sticks and String")

Westknits Booksigning at A Verb for Keeping Warm in Oakland on Sunday November 3rd in the evening.

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (needs a catchy hashtag)

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- PIQF October 17-20 RECAP

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

In Stitches (22:31)

Jasmin wore her Cottongrass Pullover, and stripey Canon Hand Dyes cowl, the BostonJen Greyhaven hat, sarcastic unicorn cowl, hamilknit hat, squashblossom sprig

Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class

Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap

Rex wore his Oliver Sweater

Mother Knows Best:(26:38)

Emergency preparations

When Knitting Attacks: (32:48)

Jasmin: follows directions that will drive her to distraction. We talk about two piece sleeves

And Sew On:(41:34)

In Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College, she got the muslin for her fitted waistband

Also, got started on the bodice alterations Took in the sides, and took a sideways fisheye dart.

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.

Gigi is working on Tambouring technique. Challenging. Trying to fake it with a crochet hook isn't working well.

The midterm project is supposed to be Embellishment and rejuvenation of something out of the closet;

the final is supposed to be sewn from scratch

Tambouring Hook Zipper Installation

You Get An Increase! And YOU get an Increase! - Episode 555 - The Knitmore Girls Oct 28, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins. Akerworks: We like making things. No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet's sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/KNITMORE80 and enter KNITMORE80. We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it's eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it's hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.

On the Needles:(0:40)

We mentioned GISHWHES.

Jasmin did Little Brother and Big Brother hats. She loves Knitcompanion.

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Tundra Jumper out of AVFKW Horizon. Sleeve progress.

(#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin

mentions the #BIPOCMAL2019, which started in September and ends in November.

Gigi worked on the Regia Pairfect. Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black socks

Gigi made more hexagons for the Polygon blanket. Finished one more color, only one ball left

Jasmin is knitting the Polwarth

Gigi mentioned KIno Knits

Jasmin cast on a Jedi cardigan (Joji Locatelli's baby wrap cardigan) for Genevieve's teacher

#knittinginthedark. She knitted a wrap cardigan for Rex.

Gigi wants to knit some too, out of Hue Loco Yarn

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

SPOILER: Woolly Wormhead has a new book coming out!

Jasmin cast on the Little Brother Bubbles Hat out of Cedar House Yarns worsted, and completed it.

She also made progress on Mẹ hat (the autumn vines beret) out of Cepholopod Yarns Codex.

Jasmin talks about the Mouse Christmas Sweaters .

Check Boston Jen's Instagram

Jasmin mentions the Sleep Genius App.

Events: (29:09)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

- #WHINEBECKBINGO

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- PIQF October 17-20 RECAP

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/

-Half marathon for the knitting group to work on baby layette. RECAP

-We will take a break from podcasting from January until March.

If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!

In Stitches (43:45)

Jasmin wore her Cottongrass Pullover,LINK and stripey Canon Hand Dyes cowl, t

he BostonJen Greyhaven hat, sarcastic unicorn cowl, hamilknit hat LINK

Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class

Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap

Genevieve wore her Barberry cardigan LINK

Rex wore his Oliver Sweater

Mother Knows Best:(47:55)

This week we answer a question about finding yarn for charity knitting

When Knitting Attacks: (54:29)

Gigi: working on heel increases for Vanilla is the new black socks. Did one increase correctly,

put the second one in a random spot

Jasmin tries late night mending.

And Sew On:(58:33)

In Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College, she got the muslin for her skirt fitted; next step is the waistband.

Also, got started on the bodice

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.

Gigi turned in beading and sequin Techniques

The midterm project is supposed to be Embellishment and rejuvenation of something out of the closet;

the final is supposed to be sewn from scratch

Gigi handed in a project plan, a description of what we are planning, cost estimate and techniques

Planning To Get Messy - Episode 554 - The Knitmore Girls Oct 21, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals around the country.

Our last two shows as owners of Dragonfly Fibers are this month. Come see us at New York Sheep and Wool in Rhinebeck, New York and SAFF in Fletcher, North Carolina.

All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.

On the Needles:(0:37)

Jasmin started AND finished the Namu Cowl by Knitboop out of Lisa Souza Cashmere in

"squashblossom" (#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin

mentions the #BIPOCMAL2019, which started in September and ends in November.

She loves Knitcompanion

There is a dopamine response that we get from checking off a completed task; I couldn't find a technical term for the specific instance.

Gigi made more hexagons for the Polygon blanket.

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Polwarth pullover.

And the C ottongrass pullover is done.

Gigi worked on the Regia Pairfect .

We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England: