California snowball fight - Episode 132- The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:

Give the gift of Abstract Fiber this holiday season! Let your favorite fiber enthusiast choose their own colors by giving an Abstract Fiber gift certificate. You can find gift certificates in our tools and accessories section. They can even be emailed for quick delivery. Happy Holidays from Abstract Fiber!




Knitter’s Magazine is celebrating a milestone of 100 issues by going digital! Download a FREE copy of K100 -- with more than 50 beautiful patterns -- Go to KnittingUniverse.com/Zinio for your FREE digital copy of K100
AND for details on how you can receive future issues of Knitter’s in print or digital formats.



The holidays aren't over yet, and the Purlescence Purl Girls still have holiday goodies for late gifts. We are pleased to announce the arrival of three new fiber lines: Frabjous Fibers, Ashland Bay Fibers, and Crown Mountain Fibers. We've also got looms and spinning wheels in stock to help keep your warm this winter. Happy winter knitting!

On the Needles: (00:34)

Gigi has finished knitting the Two Old Bags felted Christmas tree ornaments, but hasn't felted them yet. Gigi is working on Sam's Sharks scarf. Jasmin has cast on a Pogona scarf (in WestKnits Book 1 by Stephen West) out of the 70% Superwash Merino/ 30% Silk (Metamorphosis) from A Verb for Keeping Warm in "Indigo Blue Sky".

Jasmin also mentions the Rick sock by Cookie A. Jasmin has joined the sleeves to the body on her Cece cardigan. We talk about Gigi 2011 and Jasmin 2011. We mention Knitting for Anarchists, and thank Paula from the Knitting Pipeline podcast for getting us to read the Elizabeth Zimmermann books.

More podcast suggestions!

Knit Naturally
Sticks and String
Stringchronicity
The Knits Wits
CraftLit
Stuff You Missed in History Class
KnitCents
Knit Knit Cafe

Contest: (12:35)

Our annual Do Some Good contest has begun! Do some good, post it to the thread, maybe you'll win a prize! But you'll definitely do some good, and that's awesome. The contest will close 1/9/2011, and we'll announce the winners on 1/10/2011.

Prizes include:

• Dale of Norway sweater kit (from Purlescence Yarns)
• 3 Tier baskets from Lantern Moon
• Sweater's worth of yarn from Pico Accuardi Dyeworks
• Sweater's worth of Alto from Abstract Fiber
• XRX Prize pack! A 1-year subscription to Knitter's Magazine, Swing Swagger Drape, and Magnificent Mittens & Socks.

Events: (15:23)

- January 6th: Anniversary party at Unwind in Burbank, CA
- January 8-10: TNNA in Long Beach, CA
- February 17-20: Stitches West in Santa Clara, CA

Mother Knows Best: (16:05)

We discuss 60% heels. Jasmin mentions the eggapinne.

When Knitting Attacks: (22:29)

Gigi suffers an attack at the hands of Sam's Sharks scarf. Jasmin needs to take her own good advice and read her patterns all the way through.


Holidays with the Knitmores: (27:16)

We do a holiday wrap-up. (HA! Get it?!) Jasmin mentions the blog post about Gigi's sewing machine. We had a great time playing Scotland Yard.

Raffle mojo - Episode 131 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:

Give the gift of Abstract Fiber this holiday season! Let your favorite fiber enthusiast choose their own colors by giving an Abstract Fiber gift certificate. You can find gift certificates in our tools and accessories section. They can even be emailed for quick delivery. Happy Holidays from Abstract Fiber!




Knitter’s Magazine is celebrating a milestone of 100 issues by going digital! Download a FREE copy of K100 -- with more than 50 beautiful patterns -- Go to KnittingUniverse.com/Zinio for your FREE digital copy of K100 AND for details on how you can receive future issues of Knitter’s in print or digital formats.



The holidays are fast approaching, and the Purlescence Purl Girls are preparing holiday goodies for you all to enjoy. We are pleased to announce the arrival of three new fiber lines: Frabjous Fibers, Ashland Bay Fibers, and Crown Mountain Fibers. We're also stocking up on looms and spinning wheels for your holiday gift desires. Get your wish list in and order early to ensure delivery before mid-December! Happy autumn knitting!

On the needles: (00:30)

Gigi has been inspired by Veronik Avery's 24/7 and has been stashdiving and planning projects. These projects include the Elemental Pullover, the Toe-up Traditional socks, and the Spiral Tweed Cloche. Gigi is working on a pair of vanilla socks out of vintage Opal. Gigi has started knitting Sam's Sharks scarf. Jasmin has made progress on her Cece. Jasmin has blocked Meghan's Twist cardigan, and here's the blog post about blocking. Gigi is working on the Two Old Bags felted Christmas tree ornaments.

You can follow us on Twitter as @knitmoregirls, here is the list of podcasts we listened to last week:

Ba Ba Blacksheep
KnitCents
Brass Needles
Stringchronicity
Clickspin
Just One More Row
Knitting Pipeline
Homespun Journey
Stash and Burn
Revenge of the Knits
Knitting Psychos
Miss Elle Knits
KnitaJourney
Well-Knitted Life
Knit Knit Cafe
Yarnings
Stitch Stud and His Bride

Contest: (11:11)

Our annual Do Some Good contest has begun! Do some good, post it to the thread, maybe you'll win a prize! But you'll definitely do some good, and that's awesome. The contest will close 1/9/2011, and we'll announce the winners on 1/10/2011.

Prizes include:

• Dale of Norway sweater kit (from Purlescence Yarns)
• 3 Tier baskets from Lantern Moon
• Sweater's worth of yarn from Pico Accuardi Dyeworks
• Sweater's worth of Alto from Abstract Fiber
• XRX Prize pack! A 1-year subscription to Knitter's Magazine, Swing Swagger Drape, and Magnificent Mittens & Socks.

Events: (13:50)
- January 8-10: TNNA in Long Beach, CA
- February 17-20: Stitches West in Santa Clara, CA

Mother Knows Best: (14:13)

This week, we talk about different cast-ons for socks. These include the Twisted German cast on, the tubular cast on, and the channel island cast on.

Review: (19:14)

This week we review WestKnits Book 1 by Stephen West. We LOVE this book!

Holidays with the Knitmores: (27:39)

We love looking at decorated homes.

Straw into Gold: (31:26)

Jasmin has finished spinning the barbie dream fleece. It is resting and waiting to be plied.

Jasmin talks about spinning cashmere. The Yarn Place has 8oz of cashmere fiber for $20. Jasmin mentions The Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie McCuin. Jasmin used an attenuated long draw to spin this cashmere.

Director's Cut- Anne Hanson

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This Director's Cut episode has been sponsored by:

Come celebrate the 6th Annual DFW Fiber Fest April 8-10, 2011. We are moving to a new, larger venue at the Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, and are excited to offer you our biggest vendor hall yet! We also have a Friday Night Event with Door Prizes galore and Mary Beth Temple as our featured speaker as well as classes in knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving and dyeing. Our featured classroom teachers for 2011 are Anne Hanson, Robyn Chachula, and Mary Beth Temple. Registration is now open, and classes are filling up! Class descriptions and the schedule are available at dfwfiberfest.org. Register online today!

In this Director's Cut episode, we chat with Anne Hanson. Things that we talk about:

- Her blog, Knitspot
- Hypotenuse
- The "Little Nothings"
- The Jackie Jacket
- The Woolen Rabbit
- Zen Yarn Garden
- Fearless Fiber Yarn
- Briar Rose Fibers
- Eugen Beugler
- Anne's husband, David

Anne's teaching schedule can be found here.

Weaponized Knitting - Episode 130 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:

Abstract fiber has new Limited Luxury fibers. Our website will soon have merino cashmere silk and merino yak silk blends that we will dye to order in any of our colors until we run out. The cashmere blend sold out at SOAR in 3 hours! Visit your lys or Abstractfiber.com to see what the commotion's about!




Knitter’s Magazine is celebrating a milestone of 100 issues by going digital! Download a FREE copy of K100 -- with more than 50 beautiful patterns -- Go to KnittingUniverse.com/Zinio for your FREE digital copy of K100
AND for details on how you can receive future issues of Knitter’s in print or digital formats.



The holidays are fast approaching, and the Purlescence Purl Girls are preparing holiday goodies for you all to enjoy. We are pleased to announce the arrival of three new fiber lines: Frabjous Fibers, Ashland Bay Fibers, and Crown Mountain Fibers. We're also stocking up on looms and spinning wheels for your holiday gift desires. Get your wish list in and order early to ensure delivery before mid-December! Happy autumn knitting!

On the needles: (00:31)

Gigi has been on a finishing spree. She mentions blocking the Cassidy and the Aeolian. Jasmin has finished knitting the pieces for Meghan's Twist cardigan. Jasmin has started the first sleeve on her Cece. Gigi mentions Lucy Neatby's finishing book (review pending). Gigi talks about her Origami Pullover, which she's knitting out of the Berroco Ultra Alpaca. Gigi has been finishing and embellishing her preemie hats.

Jasmin is trying all the suggestions for curing motion sickness. BioBands have worked so far. We also encourage you to leave positive iTunes reviews for your favorite podcasts.

Contest! (13:56)

Our annual Do Some Good contest has begun! Do some good, post it to the thread, maybe you'll win a prize! But you'll definitely do some good, and that's awesome. The contest will close 1/8/2011, and we'll announce the winners on 1/9/2011.

Events: (15:33)

- January 8-10: TNNA in Long Beach, CA
- February 17-20: Stitches West in Santa Clara, CA

Mother Knows Best: (16:40)

We discuss using the sweater curse to your advantage. Or not. Baby brother Sam weighs in on the sweater curse.

When Knitting Attacks: (26:04)

Jasmin can't count decreases, or keep track of sleeves when the directions and the chart are on separate pages. Jasmin mentions the Clover locking stitch markers and the Knitpicks locking stitch markers.


Review: (29:09)

This week, we review Knitting 24/7 by Veronik Avery, which we really like! Some favorite garments include:

• Olive Heather Skirt
• Toe-up Socks
• Spiral Tweed Cloche
• Patterned mittens
• Arrowhead kneesocks
• Elemental pullover
• Ostrich Plumes stole
• Fleur de Lys Hat
• Heilo Mittens

Also mentioned: Paula from the Knitting Pipeline podcast.

Holidays with the Knitmores: (39:13)

This week, we talk about favorite baked goodies for the holidays. Some things mentioned:

Pfeffernüsse
Egg Nog Pie
Mudslide Pie
Jackie's Super Secret Cupcake recipe (from the KIPing it Real podcast)


Straw into Gold: (43:55)

This week we talk about spinning for sweaters.

Director's Cut - Chrissy Gardiner

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This Director's Cut has been sponsored by:

What could be better than knitting one of Chrissy Gardiner’s Toe-Up Socks? Knitting socks with cashmere! Introducing Temptation, a new yarn from Abstract Fiber. 10% Cashmere, 80% Superwash Merino, 10% nylon. We love this blend, and it's just perfect for socks. Heavenly soft, but with nylon for durability, this is the ultimate sock yarn. Only $30 for 100g of luxury for your feet. Temptation is also perfect for anything right next to your skin including cowls, scarves, and gloves.

We chat with Chrissy Gardiner, knitter, author, and instructor extraordinaire. Special thanks to Chloe, Lisa, and Maribel who were invaluable help at the Sock Summit.

Things that are mentioned:
Gardiner yarn works
Twisted (yarn shop in Portland)
Cat Bordhi's Visionary Retreat
Sakura Socks
The Dude Abides Sock
Old School Knee highs
Chibi- bent darning needles
Entrelac Lace Scarf pattern (now available)
Lucy Neatby's Knitting Essentials 1 DVD


You can find Chrissy's teaching and travel schedule here.

Chiengora - Episode 129 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:

Abstract fiber has new Limited Luxury fibers. Our website will soon have merino cashmere silk and merino yak silk blends that we will dye to order in any of our colors until we run out. The cashmere blend sold out at SOAR in 3 hours! Visit your lys or Abstractfiber.com to see what the commotion's about!


The holidays are fast approaching, and the Purlescence Purl Girls are preparing holiday goodies for you all to enjoy. We are pleased to announce the arrival of three new fiber lines: Frabjous Fibers, Ashland Bay Fibers, and Crown Mountain Fibers. We're also stocking up on looms and spinning wheels for your holiday gift desires. Get your wish list in and order early to ensure delivery before mid-December! Happy autumn knitting!



Knitter’s Magazine is celebrating a milestone of 100 issues by going digital! Download a FREE copy of K100 -- with more than 50 beautiful patterns -- Go to KnittingUniverse.com/Zinio for your FREE digital copy of K100 AND for details on how you can receive future issues of Knitter’s in print or digital formats.

On the Needles: (:33)

We mention the Nancy Bush interview. Gigi gets a few more yards of yarn to bind off her Aeolian shawl. Gigi has finished knitting her Maia shawl. Jasmin is designing a Neapolitan Cowl out of sale cashmere. Jasmin is hoping to finish Meghan's Twist cardigan this week.

Mother Knows Best: (14:01)

This week we encourage you to take time for yourself. We mention Jackie (from KIPing it Real)'s new rule of spending equal amounts of time on yourself as you do on others.

When Knitting Attacks: (18:39)

Gigi's Cozy Cables socks (from Sock Club) have attacked her.

Holidays with the Knitmores: (22:21)

We talk about holiday traditions at our house. Things mentioned:

- The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Elf
- Love Actually
- RENT

- Frank Sinatra holiday music
- Elvis Christmas CD
- Carols for a Cure CDs
- Michael Bublé's Christmas CD

Straw into Gold: (30:11)

Jasmin is still spinning on her Barbie Dream Fleece. Jasmin implores Gigi to swatch her red from Crosspatch Creations. We talk about chiengora. Jasmin mentions VIP Fibers.

Director's Cut - Nancy Bush

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This Director's Cut has been sponsored by:

Abstract Fiber presents Soprano, our newest DK weight yarn. 50% silk / 50% merino this yarn feels like heaven. Shiny, very smooth 4-ply, and of course, very, very soft. Soprano is perfect for anything right next to your skin. It is a great weight for sweaters, scarves, hats, and many more projects. A little luxury for a reasonable price: each 4.5 ounces skein has 284 yards and is only $30. You won’t be disappointed in Soprano.

We chat with Nancy Bush, knitter, author, and instructor extraordinaire. Special thanks to Chloe, Lisa, and Maribel who were invaluable help at the Sock Summit.

Things that are mentioned:
Knitting vintage socks
The Weldon's books
Folk Socks
Knitted Lace of Estonia
The Lily of the Valley Shawl (Jasmin's is shown above)
Knitting on the Road
Ethnic Socks and Stockings by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
Fancy Feet by Anna Zilboorg
Knitter's Magazine
Boye stitch markers
Coiless pins
Piecework magazine

You can find Nancy's teaching/travel schedule here.

Just Say "No" - Episode 128 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:

Abstract fiber has new Limited Luxury fibers. Our website will soon have merino cashmere silk and merino yak silk blends that we will dye to order in any of our colors until we run out. The cashmere blend sold out at SOAR in 3 hours! Visit your lys or Abstractfiber.com to see what the commotion's about!

The holidays are fast approaching, and the Purlescence Purl Girls are preparing holiday goodies for you all to enjoy. We are pleased to announce the arrival of three new fiber lines: Frabjous Fibers, Ashland Bay Fibers, and Crown Mountain Fibers. We're also stocking up on looms and spinning wheels for your holiday gift desires. Get your wish list in and order early to ensure delivery before mid-December! Happy autumn knitting!

Knitter’s Magazine is celebrating a milestone of 100 issues by going digital! Download a FREE copy of K100 -- with more than 50 beautiful patterns -- Go to KnittingUniverse.com/Zinio for your FREE digital copy of K100

AND for details on how you can receive future issues of Knitter’s in print or digital formats.

On the needles: (00:34)

Thanks for the birthday wishes! Gigi is making progress on her Cassidy cardigan. Jasmin is making some progress on her Cece cardigan, and found the perfect button for it! Jasmin is working on Meghan's Twist Cardigan. We mention Dr. Who, the Dr. Who scarf, and the Brass Needles podcast.

Other podcasts mentioned:

Yarngasm
Miss Elle Knits
Cast On
Sticks and String
Radio Free Burrito (language warning)

Jasmin has been working on her Snapdragon Afterthought Socks. We talk about the Pajama Jammie Jam. You can see our video here:

We mention Bill's (in Willow Glen).

Mother Knows Best: (10:51)

We suggest a "Just say 'no'... but I'll teach you" approach to holiday knitting. Jasmin mentions her Juno Regina stole.

When Knitting Attacks: (18:47)

Jasmin runs short. And forgetful.

Contest! (21:03)

Our annual Do Some Good contest has begun! Do some good, post it to the thread, maybe you'll win a prize! But you'll definitely do some good, and that's awesome. The contest will close 1/8/2011, and we'll announce the winners on 1/9/2011.

Review: (23:14)

This week we review One More Skein by Leigh Radford. We're not really impressed.

Holidays with the Knitmores: (29:43)

We talk about Advents Calendars, and specifically mention the DROPS Christmas calendar.

Straw into Gold: (33:46)

Jasmin is still spinning on her Barbie dream fleece from the 2009 Monterey Wool auction. It's a brown merino from Terry Mendenhall. We talk about multiple wheel homes, and how to select a spinning wheel.

Inspired - Episode 127 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:

Abstract fiber has new Limited Luxury fibers. Our website will soon have merino cashmere silk and merino yak silk blends that we will dye to order in any of our colors until we run out. The cashmere blend sold out at SOAR in 3 hours! Visit your lys or Abstractfiber.com to see what the commotion's about!


The holidays are fast approaching, and the Purlescence Purl Girls are preparing holiday goodies for you all to enjoy. We are pleased to announce the arrival of three new fiber lines: Frabjous Fibers, Ashland Bay Fibers, and Crown Mountain Fibers. We're also stocking up on looms and spinning wheels for your holiday gift desires. Get your wish list in and order early to ensure delivery before mid-December! And don't forget that the Pajama Jammie Jam is coming. We've got lots of great deals when we open at 6am on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Happy autumn knitting!



Knitter’s Magazine is celebrating a milestone of 100 issues by going digital! Download a FREE copy of K100 -- with more than 50 beautiful patterns -- Go to KnittingUniverse.com/Zinio for your FREE digital copy of K100 AND for details on how you can receive future issues of Knitter’s in print or digital formats.

On the Needles: (00:29)

Jasmin is working on the sleeves for Meghan's Twist cardigan. Gigi is working on her Cassidy, and is underwhelmed by the quality of the Manos Rittenhouse. Gigi is working on her Maia shawl. Gigi mentions Jasmin's blog.

We have canceled our trip to Vogue Knitting Live due to the recent changes in TSA policy. Safety and civil rights come first. You can read any number of articles and anecdotes regarding this here.

We are inspired by a sweater at Lane Bryant with an inspired construction. Gigi is knitting another pair of vanilla socks out of Regia.

Mother Knows Best: (16:49)

We answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread. We discuss what to consider when buying buttons.

Review: (24:59)

This week we review Knitting it Old School by Stitchy McYarnpants and Caro Sheridan. We LIKE it!

Some favorites include:

The Ahoy Sailor sweater
St Moritz top
Rally Dress
Swing Time
Sock Hop
Go Go Granny
Not an Extra

Straw into Gold: (39:38)

Jasmin is still spinning on the Barbie dream fleece from the 2009 Monterey Wool Auction. Jasmin talks about how to pick a beginning spindle. Jasmin's pick is the Schacht student spindle.

Lofty goals - Episode 126 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:

Abstract fiber has new Limited Luxury fibers. Our website will soon have merino cashmere silk and merino yak silk blends that we will dye to order in any of our colors until we run out. The cashmere blend sold out at SOAR in 3 hours! Visit your lys or Abstractfiber.com to see what the commotion's about!


The holidays are fast approaching, and the Purlescence Purl Girls are preparing holiday goodies for you all to enjoy. We are pleased to announce the arrival of three new fiber lines: Frabjous Fibers, Ashland Bay Fibers, and Crown Mountain Fibers. We're also stocking up on looms and spinning wheels for your holiday gift desires. Get your wish list in and order early to ensure delivery before mid-December! And don't forget that the Pajama Jammie Jam is coming. We've got lots of great deals when we open at 6am on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Happy autumn knitting!



Knitter’s Magazine brings you the very best in the Knitting Universe. Each issue offers something for every knitter—easy step-by-step instructions, how-to techniques, informative articles, and the best designs from the most talented designers. We’re Knitter’s, it shows. You can find us on the web at http://KnittingUniverse.com/Knitters/ or call 800-232-5648.

On the Needles: (00:31)

Gigi has been digging through her UFO pile. Jasmin has made some progress on Meghan's Twist Cardigan. Gigi has unearthed her Classic Slant Cardigan (by Deborah Newton, not Veronik Avery), and Jasmin has come to her rescue with the Interweave Knits on CD. Jasmin's Cece has gotten stalled. Gigi has made progress on her Cassidy.

Jasmin is working on Andrew's socks out of the Creatively Dyed Yarns J'ouvert base (color "Cake"). Jasmin is working on a pair of Snapdragon socks out of Abstract Fiber Temptation (color "Snapdragon"), which will have afterthought heels. Gigi has been working on her Heart to Heart scarf (by Sivia Harding).

Thanks to Sarah over at Stash Resolution. Go over and give it a listen!

We mention the 2011 thread. Post your 2011 goals!

Mother Knows Best: (27:03)

We talk about managing your Ravelry queue and picking projects that flatter. We mention the HOAX fashion formula book. We mention the Knitpicks brass stitch markers.

When Knitting Attacks: (36:13)

Gigi's Maia shawl has given her "three bears" moments. Jasmin goofs on Meghan's sleeves, yet again.

Review: (41:03)

This week, we review Lucy Neatby's Sock Techniques 1. It's a great value, as it's less expensive than a basic sock class at your LYS, and more comprehensive.

Straw into Gold: (46:59)

Jasmin has been spinning her Barbie dream fleece, and the Crown Mountain Farms Blue Faced Leicester from the Fiber of the Month Club (pictured above). Other vendors mentioned include Susan's Spinning Bunny and Abstract Fiber.

Twisted - Episode 125 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:

Abstract fiber has new Limited Luxury fibers. Our website will soon have merino cashmere silk and merino yak silk blends that we will dye to order in any of our colors until we run out. The cashmere blend sold out at SOAR in 3 hours! Visit your lys or Abstractfiber.com to see what the commotion's about!


The holidays are fast approaching, and the Purlescence Purl Girls are preparing holiday goodies for you all to enjoy. We are pleased to announce the arrival of three new fiber lines: Frabjous Fibers, Ashland Bay Fibers, and Crown Mountain Fibers. We're also stocking up on looms and spinning wheels for your holiday gift desires. Get your wish list in and order early to ensure delivery before mid-December! And don't forget that the Pajama Jammie Jam is coming. We've got lots of great deals when we open at 6am on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Happy autumn knitting!



Knitter’s Magazine brings you the very best in the Knitting Universe. Each issue offers something for every knitter—easy step-by-step instructions, how-to techniques, informative articles, and the best designs from the most talented designers. We’re Knitter’s, it shows. You can find us on the web at http://KnittingUniverse.com/Knitters/ or call 800-232-5648.

On the needles: (00:31)

Gigi has hit the mending basket. Gigi has been working on her Cassidy! Jasmin mentions a sweater she was knitting for Andrew- an Alice Starmore Gansey. Gigi is dissatisfied with the Manos Rittenhouse yarn. Jasmin has been working on her deeeelicious Cece. Jasmin mentions her Seneca sweater. We mention the Button Emporium and the Ernst's website for buttons.

Gigi is still working on the Heart to Heart scarf by Sivia Harding. Jasmin has made progress on the sleeves for Meghan's Twist cardigan. Gigi sets a goal to knit 52 socks in 2011. Jasmin has cast on a new pair of socks out of Abstract Fiber's Tempation (color: Snapdragon), and she is going to try an afterthought heel on them. Jasmin draws a comparison to Casbah. Jasmin has finished her pair of Supernatural Socks!

Mother Knows Best: (19:20)

We pull a question out of the "What do you want to hear about?" thread - how and when do we wear handknit socks? We mention clear clogs, Regia boots, clear converse, and Dansko clogs.

When Knitting Attacks: (25:34)

Jasmin has three attacks in two hours while working on the sleeves of Meghan's Twist cardigan.

Review: (28:56)

This week we review "Comfort Knitting and Crochet Afghans" by Norah Gaughan, Margery Winter, and the Berroco Design Team. Gigi liked the variety, design, and contemporary nature of the patterns. Jasmin did not like the book, but she also admits that she doesn't knit blankets or afghans.


Straw into Gold: (37:20)

This week, Jasmin talks abut the Corriedale top from Crown Mountain Farms' Fiber of the Month club. (Pictured above.) Jasmin also mentions the Fiber Fiend Superwash Corriedale.

Therbligs- Episode 124 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:

Abstract fiber has new Limited Luxury fibers. Our website will soon have merino cashmere silk and merino yak silk blends that we will dye to order in any of our colors until we run out. The cashmere blend sold out at SOAR in 3 hours! Visit your lys or Abstractfiber.com to see what the commotion's about!


Everything's coming up Cassidy at Purlescence Yarns! Join us for our fabulous fall Cassidy Knit-Along, featuring Chic Knit's wonderful cabled cardigan pattern. We're loving this piece knit in Manos Rittenhouse Merino 5-Ply, Cascade Venezia & Eco Wool, Lorna's Laces Green Line Worsted & Shepherd Worsted, to name but a few. Mention the Knitmore Girls when you place your order for 10% off your yarn purchase for the KAL through the end of October. And don't forget, Amy Singer is coming November 2 to teach her Non-Wool Socks Class. Seats in this class are limited, so sign up early!



Knitter’s Magazine brings you the very best in the Knitting Universe. Each issue offers something for every knitter—easy step-by-step instructions, how-to techniques, informative articles, and the best designs from the most talented designers. We’re Knitter’s, it shows. You can find us on the web at http://KnittingUniverse.com/Knitters/ or call 800-232-5648.

On the needles: (00:43)

Gigi has been working on vanilla socks with afterthought heels out of the StitchJones "Gene Simmons" colorway. Jasmin is working on the Twist cardigan for Meghan. Gigi put another couple of repeats on her Heart to Heart scarf by Sivia Harding.

Jasmin is knitting her Cece out of the Abstract Fiber Alto in "Spinach". Gigi is continuing to work on the Maia shawl by Rosemary Hill. Jasmin is still working on her Supernatural Socks and *did* finish them today. Gigi has finished her Marta Cardigan by Julie Weisenberger.

Welcome back, Brenda!

Mother Knows Best: (15:05)

We talk about throwing vs picking, economy of movement (therbligs!), and muscle memory. We mention the Yarn Harlot Knitting video:

Jasmin mentions The Knitter's Handbook.

When Knitting Attacks: (29:46)

Gigi's Aeolian shawl runs short. Jasmin's Cece is attacked by Komodo vs Cobra. Gigi can't get gauge on her Cassidy.

Straw into Gold: (38:68)

Jasmin talks about the Norwegian Top from the Crown Mountain Farms fiber of the month club.

K(nit)9 - Episode 123 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode has been sponsored by:

Abstract Fiber is headed to SOAR! Spin-Off’s Autumn Retreat is the last week of October in southern Wisconsin, just outside of Chicago. We’re bringing crimpy, easy to spin cashmere, Polwarth, and BFL/Silk as our featured fibers, plus Hedonism, our luxury yarn available only direct from us. We’ll have our regular yarns and fibers too. If you can’t make it to SOAR check out AbstractFiber.com to find a local retailer or shop online. The market will be open to the public on Thursday, October 28, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday, October 29, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, October 30, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.


Everything's coming up Cassidy at Purlescence Yarns! Join us for our fabulous fall Cassidy Knit-Along, featuring Chic Knit's wonderful cabled cardigan pattern. We're loving this piece knit in Manos Rittenhouse Merino 5-Ply, Cascade Venezia & Eco Wool, Lorna's Laces Green Line Worsted & Shepherd Worsted, to name but a few. Mention the Knitmore Girls when you place your order for 10% off your yarn purchase for the KAL through the end of October. And don't forget, Amy Singer is coming November 2 to teach her Non-Wool Socks Class. Seats in this class are limited, so sign up early!



Take your knitting skills to new levels with instruction from the country’s top knit designers at STITCHES ETC on November 1 and 2. Work one-on-one with Isager, Mondragon, Bortner, Duvekot, Slicer-Smith, Brown-Reinsel, and Bush. Learn to build on classic designs, master one-yarn intarsia, and enter the world of entrelac…plus much, much more! This 2-day experience begins immediately following STITCHES EAST Knitting Expo at the Marriott Hartford Downtown and Connecticut Convention Center. STITCHES EAST Knitting Expo is October 28 through 31. Easy registration for STITCHES ETC and STITCHES EAST Knitting Expo classes are available online at knittinguniverse.com.

On the Needles: (00:28)

Gigi wants to replace "mindless" with "autopilot", Jasmin's suggestion is "cruise control". Gigi has been working on her Aeolian shawl. Jasmin has been working on Meghan's Twist Cardigan. We mention the Cables and Lace Knit(more)-a-long. Jasmin is still working on the socks for Andrew out of the Creatively Dyed J'ouvert base (colorway: Cake).

Gigi is knitting the Heart to Heart Scarf by Sivia Harding out of Abstract Fiber Hepburn in red. Jasmin mentions the Yarnspinner's Tales podcast. Jasmin also mentions the Knit Knit Cafe podcast and the heeled Doc Marten boots that Abby mentioned.

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Mother Knows Best: (16:32)

We discuss beads and knitting. Gigi mentions the 7 Small Shawls ebook by Rosemary Hill.

Review: (24:58)

This week we review "Dress Your Dog" by Sys Fredens. Jasmin mentions the CARE rescue group in Saratoga, CA. Jasmin mentions the dog sweater calculator.

Straw into Gold: (38:21)

Jasmin mentions the Crown Mountain Farms Superwash merino ("Tequila Sunrise"). Jasmin and Gigi drumcard Shetland fleece while they watch TV. Jasmin mentions "The Knitter's Book of Wool" and "In Sheep's Clothing" as her go-to reference books.

Jasmin talks about the Welsh Top from the Crown Mountain Farms Fiber of the Month club, and her "aha" moment when it comes to spinning from the fold.