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How I Goal - Episode 553- The Knitmore Girls Oct 13, 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. 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.

Episode 553

Bar maids - Erin Lane- HelloFresh- Infinite twist- Knitcompanion

On the Needles:(0:38)

Jasmin FINISHED her test knit for ThePetiteKnitter (cottongrass jumper) in Malabrigo worsted!

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

the #BIPOCMAL2019, which starts in September and ends in November.

She loves Knitcompanion

Tundra pullover is growing

When do you lose interest in your project?

Gigi made two more hexagons for the Polygon blanket.

Jasmin is nearly finished with her Polwarth pullover.

Gigi worked on the Regia Pairfect .

Gigi washed and blocked old projects: Vitamin D cardigan by Heidi Kirmaier

Newsprint cowl,

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

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Gigi knitted an Armley beanie by Woolly Wormhead out of pink yarn.

Needs blocking and end weaving

SPOILER: Woolly Wormhead has a new book coming out!

Events: (17:57)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- PIQF October 17-20

- 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

-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 (24:04)

Jasmin wore her Dissent Cardigan, and stripey Canon Hand Dyes cowl, the BostonJen Greyhaven hat.

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

Gigi showed off her Citron, the Aeolian and the Viajante in class.

Mother Knows Best:(28:24)

2662 - Alternating skeins

Gigi mentions the Best Friend Sweater

When Knitting Attacks: (39:33)

Pairfect kids socks: Gigi didn't like how they look. Also, She needs to shorten the leg to ankle length

Soaked the Purlbreak, had issues with red spots on white contrasts

Vitamin C cardigan: Not sure if I have use for a white wool cardigan

Jasmin: Hearthstone puppy attack

And Sew On:(45:06)

In Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College she got the muslin for her skirt fitted; she re-did the back and

sewed it with basting stitches.

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.

Gigi turned in quilting technique samples, and she is working on smocking and cartridge pleating samples.

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

That Mouse a Cookie Thing - Episode 552 - The Knitmore Girls Oct 07, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:34)

Jasmin made progress on the test knit for ThePetiteKnitter (cottongrass jumper) in malabrigo worsted,

finished sleeve 1, finishing sleeve 2 today, worked on the body in the dark..(#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin mentions

the #BIPOCMAL2019, which starts in September and ends in November.

Gigi made two more hexagons for the Polygon blanket.

Gigi worked on the Regia Pairfect .

Gigi washed and blocked old projects: Vitamin D cardigan by Heidi Kirmaier

Newsprint cowl,

Jasmin mentions Rex's Oliver Sweater, and the OXO drying racks

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

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Gigi knitted an Armley beanie by Woolly Wormhead out of pink yarn.

Needs blocking and end weaving

Events: (14:45)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- PIQF October 17-20

-Lambtown

- 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

In Stitches (18:16)

Jasmin wore her Dissent Cardigan, and her Aumungea Pullover.

Rex: Oliver sweater

Genevieve: Hearthstone Pullover

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

Mother Knows Best:(21:36)

Check your stash first.

Do Stash Fit.

When Knitting Attacks: (28:25)

Pairfect kids socks: don't like how they look. Also, need to shorten the leg to ankle length

Soaked the Purlbreak, had issues with red spots on white contrasts

Vitamin C cardigan: Not sure if I have use for a white wool cardigan

Jasmin: Kept overshooting the sleeve decrease while watching "Us". Spilled a cocktail on the body.

And Sew On:(43:50)

In Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College she got the muslin for her skirt fitted; she re-did the back and sewed it with basting stitches.

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.

Gigi turned in quilting technique samples, and she is working on smocking and cartridge pleating samples.

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

Color Noise - Episode 551 - The Knitmore Girls Sep 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. 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)

Gigi worked on the Regia Pairfect vacation yarn, mostly on Addi Sock Rockets

she is planning to knit the feet and then do all the toes.

Gigi remembered how to do Kitchener stitch and grafted the toe of the vanilla socks with afterthought

heels out of Patons Kroy

Jasmin made progress on the test knit for ThePetiteKnitter (cottongrass jumper) in malabrigo worsted,

started sleeve 1.(#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin mentions

the #BIPOCMAL2019, which starts in September and ends in November.

Gigi worked on the body of the Rocky Coast cardigan. She was reading her textbook about garments that

hang open in the front, how to avoid that by adding stitches in the front

Jasmin knitted on her White Birch Fiber Arts socks in "A Study in Peach, Mint".

Jasmin talked about color dominance and the article on Ysolda's blog.

Gigi also knitted another stripe on The Joker and the Thief shawl #bigbadbergalong,

Jasmin talks about Jacquard floats.

We will be collecting hats for refugees in New England.

Maine Access Immigrant Network

237 Oxford St., Suite 25A

Portland, ME 04101

Events: (19:14)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- PIQF October 17-20

-Lambtown

- 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

In Stitches (24:13)

Jasmin wore her Sprig pullover

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

Jasmin talks about her Tula Toddler carrier

Mother Knows Best:(34:51)

Season change routine. (Air out knits, mend, etc)

When Knitting Attacks: (40:42)

ONE. MISSED. CHART. Stitch.

And Sew On:(43:50)

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

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.

She turned in the appliqué sampler.

Next due is quilting technique samples

Gigi mentions 9 patch Cat Stairway to Heaven quilt

Holiday Knitting Shell Game - Episode 550 - The Knitmore Girls Sep 22, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

On the Needles:(0:57)

Gigi worked on the Pairfect vacation yarn, mostly on Addi Sock Rockets

It seems that she is planning to knit the feet and then do all the toes

Jasmin started a test knit for ThePetiteKnitter (cottongrass jumper) in malabrigo worsted,

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

the #BIPOCMAL2019, which starts in September and ends in November.

Jasmin mentions Jessie Mae Designs

Gigi also knitted one afterthought heel of the Patons Kroy. Vanilla sock

Jasmin knitted on her White Birch Fiber Arts socks in "A Study in Peach, Mint", and cast on a pair of

socks in Valkyrie Fibers "wayward sons" series "baby in a trenchcoat" self-striping.

Events: (7:21)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- PIQF October 17-20

-Lambtown

- True North Hearts and Hands donations:

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

In Stitches (11:21)

Jasmin is wearing her new Houndstooth Wrap (photo above)

Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from her Beginning Clothing Constructions class at Westvalley College

Mother Knows Best:(13:44)

Plan your knitting. Waiting corollary

She likes the ChiaoGoo Needles we got on amazing markdown

She also mentions Aunt Lydia's Cotton

Tell us how you prep!

Straw into Gold:(29:32)

Jasmin finished her black and yellow houndstooth wrap in silk that she wove on her Schacht Flip loom

Jasmin mentions the rigid heddle weaving book book by Jane Patrick

The Weavers Idea Book: Creative Cloth on a Rigid Heddle Loom

And Sew On:(38:35)

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

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.

She turned in the embroidery sampler.

Next due is an appliqué technique sampler

Also, working on an embroidery with Persian motif, and I had Genevieve help

Put a Zipper on it - Episode 549 - The Knitmore Girls Sep 10, 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. 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. 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.

Episode 549

Erin Lane- Fix a Stitch - Infinite twist- Little Skein - KnitCompanion - PLAY A PROMO

On the Needles:(0:33)

Gigi cast on the last of the Pairfect vacation yarn, also another sock out of the Patons Kroy yarn, for a

Vanilla sock with afterthought heel

Jasmin knit her second swatch for the Diaphanous Raglan, (#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin mentions the #BIPOCMAL2019, which starts

in September and ends in November. Jasmin mentions Jessie Mae Designs

Gigi is working on the Rocky Coast cardigan and finished hip increases, knitting on the body of the

cardigan

Jasmin knitted on her White Birch Fiber Arts socks in "A Study in Peach, Mint".

Gigi: finished one repeat on The Joker and the Thief shawl

Stash Dash recap.

Jasmin mentions the Dissent cardigan and the Elsa sweater

Jasmin's Viajante is inching towards the mesh section.

Events: (19:00)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

- #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov

- PIQF October 17-20

-Lambtown

In Stitches (21:05)

Gigi wore a dress with blueberries from over ten years ago

Stitch Please Podcast PROMO 25:49!

Mother Knows Best:(26:19)

This week we answer a question about baby knits (2660), True North Hearts and Hands donations:

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

Jasmin mentions Aja Barber

Joji Locatelli wrap sweater

Couture Button Tutorial

Wee Envelope by Ysolda Teague

Useful but gross envelope neckline trick

Sport weight Regia

Baby Vertebrae

When Knitting Attacks:(54:18)

Gigi discovered that she made a mistake knitting the pairfect kids socks

A line skirt:machine stitched hem came out

Review :(39:02)

This week we review

Loopy Mango Knitting by Loopy Mango

We mention Stephen West

Straw into Gold:(51:08)

Genevieve and Jasmin warped her Schacht Flip loom and started weaving a black and

yellow houndstooth wrap in silk

And Sew On:(53:19)

Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College got fitted with the paper patterns. She can start on the muslin now

Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College started.

Thinking of embellishing home dec items for final project. Picked up yellow linen and zippers

Diaphanous! - Episode 548 - The Knitmore Girls Sep 01, 2019

Show notes

On the Needles:(0:32)

Jasmin's Dissent Cardigan is finished. She mentions Splendid Apparel, by Anna Zilboorg.

She mentions the Couture Button tutorial. Jasmin improved the perfect buttonhole!

Gigi purloins "Feel Free to Compliment Me" from the Sewing Out Loud" podcast

Jasmin mentions the Welcome to the Flock cardigan there are two!

and the Frozen Hearts Pullover

She mentions the Diaphanous Raglan, the Rihanna Fenty lipstick. She says it matches One Red

Shoe from Anzula.

Gigi cast on another pair of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of vacation yarn, and knitted most of the

leg during knitting group #operationSockdrawer

Gigi went to EspaceTricot in Montreal while on Vacation

Jasmin mentions Diane (Lady Dye Yarns) and a Rhinebeck Garment KAL we're collaborating on!

She knitted on her White Birch Fiber Arts socks in "A Study in Peach, Mint".

Jasmin has swatched for the Diaphanous Raglan. (#MyRhineBIPOCSweater, #BIPOCMAL2019). She

has also swatched for her Sevrine out of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capital Luxury Sport in "Reservoir Hill".

Jasmin mentions a kit from Neighborhood Fiber Co.(The #MyRhineBIPOCSweater KAL!).

Join the Ravelry Group, if you're a BIPOC dyer, fill out the form, if

you're a BIPOC designer, make sure you're on the Black Squirrel List.

Gigi is working on the Rocky Coast cardigan and finished hip increases

Jasmin mentions the #BIPOCMAL2019 , which starts in September and ends in November

Jasmin mentions Jessie Mae. Check out her designs! And TinaTse Knits

Jasmin mentions LittleSkeinAnne from the Social Proofing episode

Jasmin's Viajante is inching towards the mesh section.

Gigi: put a few rows on The Joker and the Thief shawl

In Stitches (25:49)

Gigi wore a dress from over ten years ago. It brings out the silver in her hair

Events: (28:34)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls FINISHED . Concession speech.

Act Blue Families Belong Together Donation

- May 31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not Along

Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

- PIQF October 17-20

Mother Knows Best:(35:12)

This week we talk about baby gifts, True North Hearts and Hands donations:

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

When Knitting Attacks:(41:24)

Gigi :Discovered that I made a mistake with where I put one dart for the hip increases

Podcasters: if you have a promo that you would like us to air, send it!

Straw into Gold:(45:44)

Jasmin finished weaving a diaphanous shawl for Gigi. On her Schacht Flip

And Sew On:(50:10)

Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College got fitted with the paper patterns. She can start on the muslin now

Couture Embellishments class at Westvalley College started.

Thinking of embellishing home dec items for final project.

Also the class is supposed to make an "ethnic inspired" project.

Hot Dog and Hamburger - Episode 547 - The Knitmore Girls Aug 24, 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. 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 is excited about dog sweaters.

Gigi spoilers Jasmin's plans for the Diaphanous Raglan. Jasmin mentions a kit from Neighborhood Fiber Co.

Gigi mentions the Where's the Opaque sweater

Our personal instagram handles are @gigidahling @cuteknitter .

Gigi finished a pair of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of the Mani-Pedi vacation yarn. #operationSockdrawer

The button band on Jasmin's Dissent Cardigan is in finished. She mentions Splendid Apparel, by Anna Zilboorg.

She mentions the Couture Button tutorial.

Gigi is working on the Polygon blanket again. She finished a turquoise ball of yarn

Jasmin mention plans for the Persian Tiles blanket.

Jasmin's Viajante is inching towards the mesh section.

Jasmin mentions Diane (Lady Dye Yarns) and a Rhinebeck Garment KAL we're collaborating on!

She did an IG live on Friday with Diane .

(The #MyRhineBIPOCSweater KAL!). Join the Ravelry Group, if you're a BIPOC dyer, fill out the form, if

you're a BIPOC designer, make sure you're on the Black Squirrel List. Jasmin is going to be making

Sevrine out of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capital Luxury Sport in "Reservoir Hill".

Gigi frogged the Rocky Coast cardigan to the waistline to start hip increases

Name change - AVFKW Pioneer is now HORIZON. Check their announcement.

In Stitches (25:16)

Gigi wore the A line skirt from sewing class.

Events: (26:44)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls

- May 31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not Along

Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

- PIQF October 17-20

Mother Knows Best:(33:58)

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

Jasmin talked about the Knit Evenly app.

Gigi mentions the buttonhole spacer gadget.

When Knitting Attacks:(40:05)

Gigi had to frog back the Mani Pedi sock. Yarn had a knot. Undid the knot , and did a Russian join

Working on another Pairfect sock. Halfway through the sole, the yellow end of the sock part popped up.

A line skirt. Machine hem came out.

Also, bias neckline did not turn out well.

Review:(44:42)

Knit One, Girl Two

Rachel Herron has a new book : Stolen Things

Jasmin mentions accessibility on the iPhone

Straw into Gold:(53:32)

Jasmin finished plying a charcoal grey sweater's worth of singles, 2670m added to Stashdash totals.

And Sew On:(56:03)

Gigi's sewing class at Cañada College started.

Expected result for this semester: fitted sloper for skirt, bodice and sleeve

Bookstore had binders with supplies for this class

Sobriety Test - Episode 546 - The Knitmore Girls Aug 18, 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 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 such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We have a busy fall show schedule! Come see us at Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival September 28th and 29th in Berryville, Virginia! 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. 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:(0:41)

PUPPIES! Meet Han and Chewie

Our personal instagram handles are @gigidahling @cuteknitter .

Jasmin finished her Vanilla is the New Black socks in White Birch Fiber Arts "At Night, the Ice Weasels

Come" while shushing kids during the performances.

Jasmin mentions Jade from the Geek Girls Craft podcast

Jasmin started a pair of Vanilla is the New black socks out of White Birch Fiber Arts "Study in Peach,

Mint".

Gigi is working on a pair of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of the Mani-Pedi vacation yarn.

She got to the toes, then started another pair with Regia Pairfect Kids color for the nieceling.

#operationSockdrawer

The button band on Jasmin's Dissent Cardigan is in progress. She mentions Splendid Apparel, by

Anna Zilboorg.

Gigi is working on the Polygon blanket again. She finished another hexagon

Jasmin's Viajante is inching towards the mesh section.

Jasmin mentions Diane (Lady Dye Yarns) and a Rhinebeck Garment KAL we're collaborating on!

(The #RhineBIPOCSweater KAL!). Join the Ravelry Group, if you're a BIPOC dyer, fill out the form, if

you're a BIPOC designer, make sure you're on the Black Squirrel List. Jasmin is going to be making

Sevrine out of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capital Luxury Sport in "Reservoir Hill".

In Stitches (11:56)

Jasmin wore her Sweet ImPEACHment hat to James and the Giant Peach, she mentions Genevieve's.

Gigi wore the A line skirt from sewing class.

Events: (15:14)

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls

- May 31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not Along

Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

- PIQF October 17-20

Mother Knows Best:(17:12)

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

for in a wonderful local yarn store. Let us know what you love about your yarn store in the episode thread.

Jasmin mentions Ysolda. Neighborhood Fiber Company, and Uncommon Threads,

A Verb For Keeping Warm

When Knitting Attacks:(39:54))

Gigi doesn't like how the Pairfect sock turned out, it was designed for a sock with a flap

She needs to frog to beginning of the heel increases

Rocky Coast cardigan. Gigi put it on the dress form.She will need to pull it back to waistline and start hip

shaping from there.

Straw into Gold:(45:05)

Gigi started a braid of Purl up and Dye on a Jenkins Lark Turkish spindle.

Jasmin has been plying, to get yardage for Stash Dash, and to free up bobbins for her

Family Sweater Project

And Sew On:(52:08)

Gigi decided to sew more A-line skirts from class. She found some wool tweed and coordinating silk.

Also , she found some corduroy and coordinating squash blossom yellow lining. Gigi serged the edges,

so the fabric can go in the washing machine.

Peachy - Episode 545 - The Knitmore Girls Aug 10, 2019

Show notes

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On the Needles:(0:41)

Jasmin knit 1 ½ socks Vanilla is the New Black socks in White Birch Fiber Arts "At Night, the Ice Weasels

Come" while shushing kids at rehearsal. She loves her shark stitch markers from Little Shop of Clays

Jasmin talks about the Frozen sweater Her next socks will be out of White Birch Fiber Arts "Study in

Peach, Mint".

Gigi is working on a pair of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of the Mani-Pedi vacation yarn,

she got to the toes, then started another pair with Regia Pairfect Kids color for the nieceling.

#operationSockdrawer

She is also working on an afterthought heel sock out of Kroy for herself, bound off the toe.

The button band on Jasmin's Dissent Cardigan is in progress, just needs to finish being joined,

and do the bead buttons and the buttonhole band.

Gigi: is working on the Polygon blanket again. She finished another hexagon

Jasmin mentions Diane (Lady Dye Yarns) and a Rhinebeck Garment KAL we're collaborating on!

(The #RhineBIPOCSweater KAL!). Join the Ravelry Group, if you're a BIPOC dyer, fill out the form, if

you're a BIPOC designer, make sure you're on the Black Squirrel List. Jasmin is going to be making

Sevrine out of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capital Luxury Sport in "Reservoir Hill".

Jasmin made some progress on her Polwarth at JAWS on Friday night.

She mentions the Hatdana

Jasmin's Viajante is inching towards the mesh section.

In Stitches (30:45)

Jasmin wore her Sweet ImPEACHment hat to James and the Giant Peach, she mentions Genevieve's.

Gigi washed and flat blocked her winter woolens

Events: (33:12:

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls

- May 31 till end of August: Two Ewes (K)Not Along

Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving

-#MyRhineBIPOCSweater

Mother Knows Best:(35:24)

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

When Knitting Attacks:(44:45)

Gigi doesn't like how the Pairfect sock turned out, it was designed for a sock with a flap

Jasmin forgot to switch needle sizes for her buttonband.

Jasmin is using the buttonband technique from Splendid Apparel

Review:( 50:17)

Traditional Danish Sweaters by Vivian Hoxbro

Tour de Fleece:(1:01:22)

Jasmin finally finished the first sweater project: plied and set. She's halfway through plying the second.

She is using the Akerworks Butterfly Kate

Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already.

Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably

Gigi: started a braid of Purl up and Dye on a Jenkins's Lark Turkish spindle

Divided braid into 3rds. First section almost done.

Long draw on spindle dies not seem like optimal technique

And Sew On:(1:04:26)

Gigi decided to sew more a-line skirts from class. She found some wool tweed and coordinating silk.

Also found some corduroy and coordinating squashblossom yellow lining. Serged edges so fabric

can go in the washing machine.

Personal Equity - Episode 544 - The Knitmore Girls Aug 01, 2019

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

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On the Needles:(0:34)

** admin update. Episodes 101-491 aren't available until we finish admin work on them.

Gigi is working on a pair of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of the Mani-Pedi vacation yarn, then

started another pair with Regia Pairfect Kids color for the nieceling.

Jasmin took her Weekender (knit in Lisa Souza BFL worsted in "Blue Spruce") to Hamilton and knit a

couple of inches on the body.

The button band on Jasmin's Dissent Cardigan is complete, just needs to finish being joined,

and do the bead buttons and the buttonhole band.

Jasmin is still casting on Panjereh top by Christina Danaee out of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio sock.

Andrew got beads for buttons at Global Beads

Jasmin mentions Diane (Lady Dye Yarns) and a Rhinebeck Garment KAL we're collaborating on!

(The #RhineBIPOCSweater KAL!). Join the Ravelry Group, if you're a BIPOC dyer, fill out the form, if

you're a BIPOC designer, make sure you're on the Black Squirrel List.

Jasmin's Viajante is inching towards the mesh section.

In Stitches (14:39)

Jasmin wore her Squashblossom Sprig to Hamilton

Events: (18:52):

- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.

- Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls

- May 31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not Along

Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving

-Shark Week starts July 28

Mother Knows Best:(21:36)

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

How to set up and display garments at a convention

Look for a vendor group online.

Inflatable dress form.

Vendor Group

tile phone finder

When Knitting Attacks:(31:19)

Gigi: socks. Heel increases on Vanilla is the new Black socks.

Jasmin can't feel slipped stitches in the dark.

Tour de Fleece:(34:00)

Jasmin finally finished sewing her drive band, then finished the first sweater project: plied. 3 more

bobbins need to have the yarn wound off/yardage counted. She is using the Akerworks Butterfly Kate

Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already.

Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably

Gigi: started a braid of Purl up and Dye on a Jenkins's Lark Turkish spindle

Tuesday August 6th Jasmin will be posting on Lady Dye's Instagram

And Sew On:(43:57)

Dress form class at Cañada College. Had second fitting for the dress form cover. Foam body arrived

Covered the body of the old form instead, and stuffed with batting.

Remaining: sewing bias tape to neckline

Genevieve: finished the maze. Started curves. The Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids

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