Holiday Cheer - Episode 461 - The Knitmore Girls

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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

Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.

Grab your needles and play some Beatles with Jimmy Beans’ new British Invasion kit! This smashing sampler includes eight different yarns from across the pond, rich with different fibers and textures. The kit also includes the Mosaic Tiles Cowl pattern by Heather Boyd, so you can work up your samples into a cozy colorwork creation. Indulge in new yarns from the U.K. without the commitment of buying full skeins! Head over to jimmybeanswool.com, keywords: British Invasion.

Knotions - a free knitting and crochet magazine with patterns, tutorials and reviews. Check out our new issues each month!
Add a new skill - like German Short Rows, Cables without a Cable Needle or the Magic Knot. Make one of our free patterns such as the Sunset Lights Shawl, Sweetly Hat or Luonnotar Socks from a recent issue. Or buy a copy of one of our inexpensive eBooks on socks or hats.

See what we have to offer at knotions.com (that’s knotions with a “k”).

Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com

On the Needles:(0:35)

Jasmin worked on her Tale as old as Time cowl, while watching the new Jumanji movie

(highly recommend).

Gigi, started the Barley light by Tin Can Knits for the NICU.

Jasmin is working on her “Frosted” sweater. She’s calling it “Frozen hearts”, because PINK HEARTS.

Jasmin mentions Stitchfiddle. Gigi is contemplating casting on a sweater. Maybe the Flax light.

Jasmin finished Andrew’s cashmere watch cap (pt 2) out of the UFO pile. Jasmin mentions

the Jade Sapphire Duo kit from which she knitted a hat for Andrew. The recipe is in episode 460,

the pattern is $1 and goes to Rex’s adventure fund.

She ordered custom labels from Clothing labels by Sterling for Andrew. The pattern is available for $1

which goes towards Rex's adventure fund, similar to the tube sock pattern that benefits Genevieve's

adventure fund.

Gigi is knitting Vanilla is the New Black socks. One pair is out of Patons Kroy, finished. The other pair is

for Sam, out of Regia in the Havana color way. She turned the heel, and started a pair for herself.

Also, She is planning to knit another pair out of the purple Patons Kroy she got for Christmas.

Jasmin cast on 20 sts on a pair of Sparkle Pony DK socks (from White Birch Fiber Arts).

She kitted up the  Joker and the Thief, #BigBadBergalong, it now has needles, and is ready to start.

Gigi is working on the Russell Street Shawl and is on the fourth color.

Jasmin has made progress on her peach hat. (Recipe/pattern soon.)

Kale salad recipe.

Jasmin is talking about wearing a garment to Stitches with Try-It-On-Tubing .

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak shawl, she finished two mini skein stripes.

In Stitches:(28:48)

Gigi has been wearing her sleeping hat, the Quynn hat, and wool socks. Also, the Lorelei cowl ,  

Greyhaven hat, Sothia shawl.

Jasmin talks about Stephen West's how to wear a shawl video. She also is thrilled with his

Baby You're a Knitter video.

Jasmin: Looped Loop cowl is found!

Genevieve: Olivia hat, coronation cardigan. Rex: Quynn hat,

Mouse a cookie sweater. Andrew is wearing his new watch cap.

Events:(34:26)

Stitches West February 22-25, 2018

Also, Ravellenics are coming up, February 9th -25th.

Training starts next week.

Join Team Sasquatch.

Contest:(37:49)

#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis of

originality and delightfulness. #grinchalong is wrapping up. We will announce winners soonish.

Also, #dosomegood.

Mother Knows Best:(39:58)

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

citric acid soak. Jasmin mentions Aunt Lydia's Crochet Cotton

When Knitting Attacks:(46:12)

Gigi was working on the Russell Street shawl, dropped an edge stitch, and had to pull back 4 rows to

fix this.

Review:(47:52)

This week we review Sweater 101 by Cheryl Brunette

Jasmin suggests combining this with the Amy Herzog books

Holidays with the Knitmores:(53:36)

Eggnog! Aged eggnog, and bourbon revelation. Michael Ruhlman aged eggnogg recipe,

Outrageous Outgrowns

And Sew On:(1:03:30)

Mending G's jeans

Chicken-ish - Episode 460 - The Knitmore Girls

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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

For a FREE EXTRA month of BarkBox, visit barkbox.com/knitmore when you subscribe to a 6 or 12 month plan

Grab your needles and play some Beatles with Jimmy Beans’ new British Invasion kit! This smashing sampler includes eight different yarns from across the pond, rich with different fibers and textures. The kit also includes the Mosaic Tiles Cowl pattern by Heather Boyd, so you can work up your samples into a cozy colorwork creation. Indulge in new yarns from the U.K. without the commitment of buying full skeins! Head over to jimmybeanswool.com, keywords: British Invasion.

Knotions - a free knitting and crochet magazine with patterns, tutorials and reviews. Check out our new issues each month! 

Add a new skill - like German Short Rows, Cables without a Cable Needle or the Magic Knot. Make one of our free patterns such as the Sunset Lights Shawl, Sweetly Hat or Luonnotar Socks from a recent issue. Or buy a copy of one of our inexpensive eBooks on socks or hats.

See what we have to offer at knotions.com (that’s knotions with a “k”).

Every skein and every kit has a story at Little Skein In the Big Wool. This holiday season, step through the wardrobe with us into the Land of Narnia. We have a new hat and mitt kit, squishy Aran yarn in inspired colorways, Narnia-inspired project bags and more at littleskein.com.

Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com

On the Needles:(0:45)

Gigi is knitting Vanilla is the New Black socks. One pair is out of Patons Kroy, finished..the other pair
is for Sam, out of Regia in the Havana colorway. She turned the heel, and started a pair for herself.

Jasmin stared her “Frosted” sweater. She’s calling it “Frozen hearts”, because PINK HEARTS.
Jasmin mentions the Zing needles, and Knitter's Pride Cables.

Gigi rinsed the yarn for the Russell Street Shawl and balled it up, she only needs to need to pick
needles. She rinsed the yarn for the Joker and the Thief, #BigBadBergalong, balled it up, it needs
needles.

Jasmin is knitting on her Tale as old as Time cowl. Gigi finished her Sockhead cowl out of Knitcircus
gradient Greatest of Ease 150, merino, nylon, 600 yds.

Jasmin pulled Andrew’s cashmere watch cap (pt 2) out of the UFO pile.

Jasmin mentions the Jade Sapphire Duo kit from which she knitted a hat for Andrew. She gives her
recipe for watch caps. She is ordering labels from Clothing labels by Sterling.

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak shawl, she started the stripes.

Jasmin started a peach hat.

Gigi finished a preemie hat, and started a new one out of Kroy.

In Stitches:(17:33)

Gigi has been wearing her sleeping hat, the Quynn hat, and wool socks. Also, the Lorelei cowl ,  

Jasmin: Greyhaven hat, bulky green cowl, Genevieve: Olivia hat, little oak cardigan, coronation
cardigan. Rex: Quynn hat, Mouse a cookie sweater. Andrew is wearing his watch cap.

Events:(26:49)

Stitches West February 22-25, 2018

Contest:(27:41)

#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis
of originality and delightfulness. #grinchalong. We will announce winners soonish.

Jasmin mentions AnnTudor stitchmarkers.

Also, #dosomegood.

Mother Knows Best:(33:58)

This week we encourage you to make lists.

When Knitting Attacks:(41:47)

Gigi was binding off the Sockhead cowl

Review:(42:58)

This week we review Cold Weather Crochet by Marly Bird

Jasmin mentions the polygon blanket.

Holidays with the Knitmores:(53:36)

Matching PJs! Decorating the tree! ALL THE HOLIDAY SPECIALS!

Jasmin mentioned Hanna Andersson pajamas.

Andrew's hot toddy recipe. Jasmin mentions Coquitos and Punition cookies.

Straw Into Gold:(58:56)

Jasmin spins on the Device of Questionable Origin at the end of the day to unwind. Abby batt,
superwash targhee from “a star is shorn”, black forest cupcakes.
(Article about spinning for socks via interweave by Debbie Held

Wimple - Episode 459 - The Knitmore Girls

Listen here:

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

Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.

Remember those holiday advent calendars that revealed a piece of chocolate each day? Imagine that but with yarn and notions instead! Jimmy Beans Wool presents their 2017 Craftvent Calendar: a 24-day mystery knit-along counting down to the holidays! Beginning December 1st, you’ll open each compartment of the calendar to reveal scrumptious yarns, notions, and pattern clues to knit your way to a stunning shawl by Christmas Eve. To order your Craftvent Calendar now, visit jimmybeanswool.com/craftvent!

Knotions - a free knitting and crochet magazine with patterns, tutorials and reviews. Check out our new issues each month! 

Add a new skill - like German Short Rows, Cables without a Cable Needle or the Magic Knot. Make one of our free patterns such as the Sunset Lights Shawl, Sweetly Hat or Luonnotar Socks from a recent issue. Or buy a copy of one of our inexpensive eBooks on socks or hats.

See what we have to offer at knotions.com (that’s knotions with a “k”).

 We know that there are lots of you out there who have begun to spin and Lisa Souza Dyeworks at www.lisaknit.com has just what you are looking for. Beautiful hand dyed combed top is available in several different wool types as well as phenomenal silk blends. Lisa Souza is also producing fabulously soft blended batts with such combinations as merino, cashmere and Tencel. Dreamy! 

  In the Placerville area for a visit? Give Lisa a call and come by for a visit!

Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com

On the Needles:(0:37)

Jasmin stared her “Frosted” sweater. She’s calling it “Frozen hearts”, because PINK HEARTS.

She also mentions Plum Deluxe Tea. Jasmin mentions the Lina hat.

Gigi is knitting 2 pairs of Vanilla is the New Black socks. One pair is out of Patons Kroy, the other pair is for Sam, out of Regia in the Havana color way. Turned the heel

Jasmin is knitting on her Tale as old as Time cowl. Gigi is working on her Sockhead cowl out of Knitcircus gradient Greatest of Ease 150, merino, nylon, 600 yds.

Gigi rinsed the yarn for the Russell Street Shawl and balled it up, she only needs to need to pick needles.

She rinsed the yarn for the Joker and the Thief, #BigBadBergalong, balled it up, it needs needles.

She is working on the Purlbreak shawl, she started the stripes.

Preemie hat in Barley pattern out of leftover sock yarn finished, new hat out of Kroy started.

In Stitches:(10:19)

Gigi has been wearing her sleeping hat, the Quynn hat, and wool socks. Also, the Lorelei cowl , the Knitmoregirls cowl  and the Sothia shawl.

Jasmin and Gigi talk about making some designs by Sivia Harding, particularly Harmonia's Rings.

Jasmin: resistance hat, bulky green cowl, 3 color cashmere cowl, breezy cardigan. Genevieve: Olivia hat, little oak cardigan. Rex: and Quynn hat, Mouse a cookie sweater.

Jasmin mentions Genevieve's tube sock pattern  and the diamond chart for the Mouse sweater.

Jasmin mentions the Prairie Girls podcast

Events:(28:09)

Stitches West February 22-25, 2018

Contest:(28:50)

#OperationSockDrawer, and #ProjectSweaterChest are ongoing. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality and delightfulness.

#grinchalong

Jasmin mentions AnnTudor stitchmarkers

Mother Knows Best:(31:09)

This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about? about hats to sleep in.

We mention the Quynn hat, the Knit Girllls podcast, Alison Hyde's Wrapped in Comfort.

Jasmin mentions the Jade Sapphire Duo kit from which she knitted a hat for Andrew.

And she suggests Bison Merino blend for luxury touches.

When Knitting Attacks:(41:04)

Gigi was kitchenering the toe of the Vanilla is the New Black sock and dropped a stitch.  It ran.  

Review:(42:58)

This week we review Slow Knitting, by Hannah Thiessen

Jasmin mentions the Einstein coat, Llama llama gram and grandpa. and Shari from Morro Fleece works

Holidays with the Knitmores:(55:50)

Decorations  and cookies. The Kids have been reading BB8 on the Run!

Straw Into Gold:(1:01:22)

Jasmin spins at the end of the day to unwind.

And Sew On:(1:03:19)

Gigi sewed both shoulder seams. Set in both sleeves. Hemmed the cuffs, sewed in bias tape

measured Genevieve's wrists for elastic, and sewed in the elastic.