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Caffeinated and Sugared Up- Episode 693- The Knitmore Girls Nov 23, 2022

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. 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 Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY! Get to know your loved ones better and preserve those special moments forever with StoryWorth! Right now, for a limited time, you can save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/knitmoregirls

On the Needles: (0:36)

Gigi : Andrew's sock at Jasmin's. Cuff of #2
Jasmin is at the crown decreases on the Musselburgh hat in Always be Kind yarn's "Inclusive Pride Stripes"
Gigi is working on another pair of socks for Andrew, for knitting at my house. Heel flap in
Jasmin is about 10" into the body of her Pumpkin Patch sweater, all from well-aged yarn.
Gigi: thinking about casting on a cardigan, looked at yarn
Jasmin: super political embroidered art project, swatching and final. The political part is done; carefully stitching the phoenix patch to the back of the jacket . LINK to Silk embroidery floss
Science Camp hat for Genevieve
Godzilla sweater for Rex

Events:(24:53)

Grinch-along Dec 1st

In Stitches: (28:41)

Gigi:Lady Eleanor shawl, grey and red shawl, Knitmore cowl, grey lace cowl, wool socks

Jasmin: Juno Regina shawl, Dissent cardigan, Maria hoodie. Jasmin mentions the Hammer theater

Mother Knows Best:(33:59)

Little things can have a big impact (kindness cart)

When Knitting Attacks:(41:38)

Gigi :broke my bamboo flexi flip needle

Having a terrible time with the weaving assignment

Knit more, know more:(46:08)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Tahdig has gone mainstream!

Trevor Noah. Mossadegh

And Sew on:(50:29)

Indigo dying , workshop for sewing laser printed project bags

Repair Cafe at West Valley College

Tiny Heinie- Episode 692- The Knitmore Girls Nov 16, 2022

Show notes

This week's episode is sponsored by:

I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp dot com slash knitmore Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Again, that's BetterHelp.com/knitmore

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.

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

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?

Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

On the Needles: (1:57)

Gigi : Andrew's sock at Jasmin's. Cuff of #2
Jasmin's Halloween Heart pullover (in Oink Pigments Targhee Sock) is finished-finished
Gigi Working on another pair of socks for Andrew for knitting at my house. Heel flap
Gigi: thinking about casting on a cardigan looked at yarn
Jasmin: super political embroidered art project, swatching and final. The political part is done; carefully stitching the phoenix patch to the back of the jacket
Gigi pulled yarn for her next cardigan
Jasmin picked up her Pumpkin Patch sweater and is making progress. She mentions Tess Yarns

Events:(15:24)

Election discussion, Donuts and Democracy!

Grinch-along December 1st ,Michael Ruhlman's eggnog receipe
Here's where Jasmin made eggnog and talked about forced apologies

In Stitches:(23:40)

Gigi: Orenburg shawl Galina, Skaska Designs, Frost Flowers, Aeolian, Knitmore cowl, wool socks

Jasmin: purple Resistance hat,

Han and Chewie: sweaters

Genevieve :Anna cardigan, red and yellow scarf

Mother Knows Best:(27:30)

Don't wait for someone else! Just Do It!

When Knitting Attacks:(35:43)

Gigi; broke my bamboo flexi flip needle

Having a terrible time with the weaving assignment

Knit more, know more:(39:29)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Demonstrations are continuing all over IRAN. We stand with you WOMEN, LIFE, FREEDOM

Persian Instagram Influencers we follow:

https://www.instagram.com/nazaninboniadi/

https://www.instagram.com/ninaansary/

And Sew on:(42:28)

Knitting workshop Excellent turn out

We discussed Crocking in class. Knitting in the evening. Crock all over my fingers

ReDuran Dye Remover (Now under the brand "Kresto")

Jasmin is going to use Gigi's dressmaker curves for adjusting her pattern.

An Ice Age- Episode 691- The Knitmore Girls Nov 09, 2022

Show notes

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.

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?

Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

On the Needles: (2:10)

Gigi : Andrew's sock
Jasmin has made a little more progress on the Musselburgh hat in Always be Kind yarn's "Inclusive Pride Stripes"
Gigi is working on another pair of socks for Andrew, for knitting at her house
Jasmin is less than 7 rounds from finishing her Halloween Heart pullover (in Oink Pigments Targhee Sock)
Gigi: thinking about casting on a cardigan
Jasmin: super political embroidered art project, swatching and final

Embroidery transfer paper
Embroidery transfer pens
Embroidery transfer pen that works on silk
Complete Guide to Needlework Stitch Dictionary (CORRECTION: The title is "The Complete Illustrated Stitch Encyclopedia")
Clear Sewing Thread
Rainbow Embroidery Floss (Metallic and Matte)
Little Skein Anne (Embroidery Floss)

Events:(30:28)

Grinch along :starts December 1st
Michael Ruhlman Eggnog
cookie rolling spacers

In Stitches:(30:02)

Gigi wore Möbius shawl and triangular shawl to class

Gigi started to wear wool socks

Jasmin: purple Resistance hat, Yellow barberry cardigan Twist Collective pattern

Mother Knows Best:(30:04)

If you want something done, ASK SOMEONE FOR HELP

When Knitting Attacks:(42:02)

Gigi :weaving project

Knit more, know more:(45:02)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Chai- morning tea, samovar

Cardamom pods

And Sew On:(54:40)

Learning about bonded and laminated textiles. Also. Machine made lace

Dressed podcast

Lace exhibit in New York, St Gallen Textile museum

Free Range Knitmore Noise- Episode 690- The Knitmore Girls Nov 02, 2022

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. Go to HelloFresh dot com slash knitmore65 and use code knitmore65 for 65% off plus free shipping! 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

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

On the Needles: (4:12)

Gigi : Andrew's sock
Jasmin has made a little more progress on the Musselburgh hat in Always be Kind yarn's "Inclusive Pride Stripes"
Gigi cast on another pair of socks for Andrew, for knitting at her house
Jasmin has finished both sleeves and is nearly done with the body of her Halloween Heart pullover (in Oink Pigments Targhee Sock)
Jasmin has finished the sleeves and has started the body of her Pumpkin Patch sweater, all from well-aged yarn.
Jasmin started her Electric Mayhem Coat in The Lemonade Shop's Yarn
. Inspired by Xandy Peters

Events:(15:54)

Grinch-Along starts December 1st #grinchalong2022

Halloween episodes on sewing podcasts:
Dressed ,Halloween Episode10/20 /2022
Love to Sew, Episode 219 Sewing Horror Stories
Seamwork Radio:The Sewing Scaries 10/26/2022

In Stitches :(18:04)

Gigi wore her possum shawl to class. Wore a black and white shawl the next time

Started to wear wool socks

Jasmin: purple Lisa Souza yarn idiom pullover by Ainur

Mother Knows Best:(21:53)

Go all in, give anything that gives you joy the "Elsa sweater" treatment. Jasmin mentions Lisa Souza Dyeworks

'MAXIMUM EFFORT!' -Deadpool

Knit more, know more:(26:42)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night

And Sew On :(34:04)

Mid term. 29/33. Weaving project. Had a group of students at my desk, warping their looms.

Discerning Gourd Shoppers- Episode 689- The Knitmore Girls Oct 29, 2022

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.

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?

Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

On the Needles: (0:37)

Gigi : Andrew's sock
Jasmin has made a little more progress on the Musselburgh hat in Always be Kind yarn's "Inclusive Pride Stripes"
Jasmin has finished both sleeves and is well into the body of her Halloween Heart pullover (in Oink Pigments Targhee Sock)
Jasmin has finished the first sleeve and started the second sleeve of her Pumpkin Patch sweater, all from well-aged yarn.
Gigi mentions the German podcast Wollgespräche

Events:(18:53)

Grinch-Along 2022 starts December 1st

Gigi mentions the McCalls Christmas Baking Magazine 1973

Congratulations to Dr Gemma's Cogknitive podcast on 100 episodes

Mother Knows Best:(27:02)

Everyone needs pliers. Gigi likes her beading pliers

When Knitting Attacks: (33:44)

Jasmin's stitches are falling off. She needs rubber bands.

Jasmin mentions A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night.

Knit more, know more :(38:16)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Food. Anthony Bourdain in Iran Tahdig = Bottom of the Pot

Persian Microwave Dinners

Samin Nosrat Salt Fat Acid Heat on Netflix

OOPs! Neglected to mention Najmieh Batmanghelich

Rice Cooker

And Sew On : (44:23)

Fiber Analysis :Mid term. Reading about knitted textiles

Jasmin got fabric from MOOD!

Illiterate Dogs- Episode 688- The Knitmore Girls Oct 19, 2022

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.

Go to HelloFresh dot com slash knitmore65 and use code knitmore65 for 65% off plus free shipping!

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?

Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

On the Needles: (0:51)

Gigi : nothing
Jasmin has made a little more progress on the Musselburgh hat in Always be Kind yarn's "Inclusive Pride Stripes"
Jasmin has finished the yoke and the first sleeve of her Halloween Heart pullover (in Oink Pigments Targhee Sock)
Jasmin started, and has finished the yoke of her Pumpkin Patch sweater, all from well-aged yarn.
Jasmin started the Juniper pullover by Veera Valaamaki with the contrast colors from her Halloween Heart (knockoff Unique Vintage cardi)
Kate Oates has a Christmas sweater like this
Jasmin enthuses about Unique Vintage.

Events:(19:38)

Pacific International Quilt Festival? Pass
Grinch-Along December 1st

Mother Knows Best:(23:15)

Restraint remorse (fabric and applique from Mood)

When Knitting Attacks:(30:19)

Jasmin had small color work hiccups

Knit more, know more :(34:54)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Getting something sweet to celebrate a big purchase.

Get a sweet taste in your mouth !

And Sew On :(41:08)

Gigi's Class: Talking about thread and spinning techniques. Natural fibers , synthetic and bio synthetic fibers. Midterm next week

Jasmin discovered that she does one sewing project at a time. Spring Dress and linen pants planned

Lizard Brain Knitting Mode- Episode 687- The Knitmore Girls Oct 12, 2022

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. 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: (0:34)

Gigi: socks for Andrew: On bamboo flexi flips, cast on a pair, turned heel
Jasmin has made some excellent progress on the Musselburgh hat in Always be Kind yarn's "Inclusive Pride Stripes"
Jasmin has made progress on her Altblebragenser in Frost Yarn's Reverse Speckle rainbow and Teal Torch Knits 9 neons.
Jasmin has started the Halloween Heart pullover, and is one chart section away from finishing the yoke. @BadWolfGirlSitsandKnits

Events:(18:32)

Pacific International Quilt Festival at the Santa Clara Convention Center Oct 13- 16

Mother Knows Best:(20:33)

Chin up, shoulders back, chest out, SWAGGER!

When Knitting Attacks::(23:04)

Altblebragenser: Jasmin ripped out all of the work she did, only to find out that she had done it correctly.

Knit more, know more:(28:04)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

Protest in cities all over Iran. Hostages is the HBO documentary

And Sew On :(34:51)

Teacher brought in yarn samples. We learned about singles yarn, 2,3 and 4ply, monofilament and ring spun thread

We have a card for yarn and attached samples

An Iliad - Length Epic- Episode 686 - The Knitmore Girls Oct 02, 2022

Show notes

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.

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?

Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

Get to know your loved ones better and preserve those special moments forever with StoryWorth! Right now, for a limited time, you can save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/knitmoregirls

On the Needles: (0:39)

Gigi, socks for Andrew: Meilenweit fun & stripes are finished, started a pair of addi bamboo flexiflips
Jasmin finished the Poly Chevron cowl in Black Trillium Fibres Pebble Sock in the Lisa Frank mini set, out of Area 51
Jasmin has finished the body of Rex's Godzilla hoodie, minus the tail.
Jasmin has finished her Panjereh top by Christina Danaee in Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio sock.
Jasmin cast on a new Musselburgh hat in Always be Kind yarn's "Inclusive Pride Stripes"
Jasmin started her Altblebragenser in Frost Yarn's Reverse Speckle rainbow and Teal Torch Knits 9 neons.
Gigi wore her Where's the Opaque top out of linen yarn

Events:(14:03)

Stash Dash May 27 - End of August (bostonjen1 won, with a 16,707 meter margin)
STITCHES SoCal in Pasadena! nope
Pacific International Quilt Fest in 0ctober

Mother Knows Best:(17:47)

When you help others, you also help yourself (NY trip)

Mood Fabric

When Knitting Attacks:(27:12)

R2 found a ball of yarn

Altblebragenser: not sure if it's Covid fog, or vague directions, or both, but attack, after attack, after attack.

Knit more, know more:(33:09)

A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about persian people.

"Befarmayid" (Gigi uses the formal tense, ending with a 'd', Jasmin uses the casual tense, ending with the 'n'.)

Knits in Space:(36:27)

Gigi borrowed Wings of Fire series book 14

Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird stage production

And Sew On :(41:41)

Textile Analysis class. Cotton seed from Foxfire Farms colored cotton

No mention of the slave trade in textbook

Textile Kit has 205 fabric samples. Protein, synthetic and cellulose

Teacher wears only stuff she has made

Started testing for fiber content of fabric using acetone, bleach and fire

Afterthought Spikes- Episode 685- The Knitmore Girls Aug 22, 2022

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.

"Go to HelloFresh dot com slash knitmore16 and use code knitmore16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts!"

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?

Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

On the Needles: (0:42)

Gigi : socks for Andrew: new pair: Meilenweit Fun & Stripes .On bamboo flexi flips
Jasmin finished her Musselburgh hat for autopilot knitting in Woolens & Nosh "Spectrum"
Jasmin finished the Louise hat for Genevieve out of Don't Touch the Hat
Jasmin picked up the Poly Chevron cowl in Black Trillium Fibres Pebble Sock in the Lisa Frank mini set
Jasmin has started Rex's Godzilla hoodie. Afterthought spike hack. Knitted out of Lisa Sousa Steggie pattern from Knitty
Jasmin mentions Seismic Yarns Neon Mini skeins
The Knitmore Girls Podcast's Substack

Events:(15:12)

Jasmin & Diane from Lady Dye are co-hosting a KAL! The Sea Glass Pullover (in DK). Started June 20
Stash Dash May 27 - End of August
STITCHES SoCal in Pasadena! (probably not)

Mother Knows Best:(19:05)

Let Spite be your Guide ! / the best revenge is living well

Knits in Space:(23:13)

Gigi borrowed Wings of Fire series

Jasmin listened to The Awkward Thought of W. Kamau Bell

And Sew On :(25:43)

Jasmin did a couple of quick hems

Gigi looked through the syllabus for Fiber Analysis class

Jasmin mentions the shaver trick from Mr. Domestic.

The Roomba Uprising Begins- Episode 684- The Knitmore Girls Aug 20, 2022

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.

Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life?

Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight.

For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!

On the Needles: (0:39)

Gigi : socks for Andrew: new pair:Meilenweit fun & stripes . On bamboo flexi flips my
Jasmin has made progress on her Musselburgh hat for autopilot knitting in Woolens & Nosh "Spectrum"
Jasmin started her Sea Glass pullover!
Jasmin is nearly finished with her Clapotis out of area 51
Genevieve worked on her pink premi hat
Jasmin is 2" short of finishing the second bunny ear on the Louise hat for Genevieve out of Don't Touch the Hat

Events:(21:57)

Jasmin & Diane from Lady Dye are co-hosting a KAL! The Sea Glass Pullover (in DK). Pushedback to June 20
Stash Dash has started! May 27 - End of August
STITCHES SoCal in Pasadena!

Mother Knows Best:(30:04)