Thursday, October 25, 2018

800 Open Browser Windows - Episode 504 - The Knitmore Girls

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On the Needles:(0:41)
Annie Modesitt's husband, Gerry, passed away unexpectedly. Here is the link to her gofundme.


Jasmin finished her pair of “Stingy Jack” Halloween self-striping socks by Invictus Yarns.
Jasmin turned the heel of the “Don’t Go in the Shower” self-striping yarn (black light reactive)
from White Birch Fiber Arts. ‘Tis the season! #operationsockdrawer,

Gigi is knitting lots of Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy. And she started yet another new
pair because she needed something autopilot to knit.
Still working on Sunburst Stripe, another in Mexicala Stripes, Turquoise Stripes, and one in Sweet Stripes.

Jasmin has made good progress on her Swing Left socks.

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak's edge. Thirteen out of 16 garter ridges are done

Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL
started the second short row part of the body. Jasmin set it up in knitCompanion on the iPad
She found a groove, and will need to dig up more stitch markers to mark the wrap and turns.

We really like Star Trek Discovery. You can learn Klingon from Duolingo

Events: (15:38)
- #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli

In Stitches:(21:35)
- Jasmin: greyhaven hat (made by BostonJen), Fancy image ribbed hat from Cashmere America
(Pattern/kit are not available online),  wool socks and Clear Converse . Jasmin mentions Snoots
- Genevieve: Molly hat by KnittyBarb
- Gigi : blue hat with waves

Mother Knows Best:(23:02)
This week we talk about self-care. Brooklyn 99 PLEASE CHECK. Headspace. Rage cleaning.

Make sure you are in contact with your representative, use Resistbot.
Outlines in Discourse, lovingly Purloined from LittleSkeinAnne: "My Instagram feed + website are
safe spaces to share civil discourse. Different viewpoints are OK, but it’s not OK make fiery or
sarcastic comments at me or others."

When Knitting Attacks:(37:54)
Game of chicken with Purlbreak. Chicken won. Washing mishap, washed it with Baking soda

Review:(45:35)
This week we review: The Big 3 knitting Techniques, by Ann-Mari Nilsson

Straw Into Gold:(52:31)
Jasmin went on a spinning playdate. She got to compare her Device of Questionable Origin, with a

And Sew On:(55:52)
Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College
Gigi had talked about Kenneth D King's invisible zipper tutorial. her hemostat arrived
Found the class she has been looking for. French Pattern Drafting.

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Whinebeck - Episode 503 - The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:
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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

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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.
 InfiniteTwistSoftGold_zps2937a47a
Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.
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On the Needles:(0:32)
Jasmin worked on the heel of her Vanilla is the New Black in “plastic pony” socks (by
Asfaltsflickandesigns on etsy). ‘Tis the season!
#operationsockdrawer, and started the heel of the “Don’t Go in the Shower” self-striping yarn (black
light reactive)
Gigi finished a pair of Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy, in the Sunset Stripe colorway. And
she started a new pair in Sunburst Stripe, another in Mexicala Stripes, and other in Turquoise Stripes.

Dr Gemma’s Cadet Blue socks are done. You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy.
Jasmin is STILL beading fringe using Dental Appliance Threaders. About half-done.

Gigi is working on the Purlbreak's edge. Twelve out of 16 garter ridges are done. Needs to weigh the yarn
Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL and put in a second lifeline,
before starting the second short row part of the body. Jasmin set it up in knitCompanion on the iPad

Gigi started seaming the Ribbi Cardi.

Events: (18:47)
- May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started

In Stitches:(20:08)
- Jasmin: handspun ribbi, resistance hat, greyhaven hat (made by BostonJen)
- Genevieve: Olivia hat, hearthstone, elsa gloves
- Gigi : blue hat with waves

Mother Knows Best:(23:02)
This week we talk about voting with your dollars, and how to check that the companies that you shop with
share your values:

- Twitter feed/likes/retweets
- Public Facebook/Instagram feeds.
- Also asking directly.


Make sure you are in contact with your representative, use Resistbot.
Outlines in Discourse, lovingly Purloined from LittleSkeinAnne: "My Instagram feed + website are
safe spaces to share civil discourse. Different viewpoints are OK, but it’s not OK make fiery or sarcastic
comments at me or others."

When Knitting Attacks:(32:00)
Gigi needs to figure out how to use knitcompanion for the. Vitamin D cardigan. Back to post it notes and
hash marks.

Review:(33:21)
This week we review: Amy Herzog’s Ultimate Sweater Book

And Sew On:(42:34)
Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College
PIQF new trend: writing.  Very political
She watched it and it is amazing! Now needs a hemostat
Found the class she has been looking for. French Pattern Drafting