Gigilocks and the Three Swatches- Episode 670- The Knitmore Girls

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Presented by Ancient Arts Yarn, Edmonton Fibre Frolic is Edmonton’s premier yarn and fibre festival. We connect fibre enthusiasts - makers, creators, teachers, learners – everyone sharing a love for all things fibre, yarn, and textiles. Join us May 28, 2022 and let us help you discover the wealth of luxury in your yarn habit. 

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: (0:39)

• Gigi working on a pair of denim blue tube socks for Genevieve

• Jasmin finished her Encinitas Top in Oink Pigments Linen/Silk DK "Guild"  

• Gigi Is working on another pair of tube socks for Genevieve, first sock is done, second one started 

• Jasmin is up to the front of the deep cowl neck pullover for Genevieve in Seismic Yarn’s “Natasha” colorway  

• Gigi is working on the foot of a Regia sock for Andrew 

• Jasmin has made progress on the Princess Bean pullover test knit for the younger Seismic Intern in Seismic Yarns Butter DK “Tanzanite”

• Gigi is winding yarn for the Elton cardigan by Joji Locatelli. Black yarn from Neighborhood Fiber Co, with grey mohair contrast, Swatched 

• Jasmin pulled her Myrna out of the Area 51, which she has been knitting in Tess Yarns Microfiber Ribbon

• Jasmin seamed her Amber Pullover by Rachel Brockman in Wandering Flock Worsted “Cosmic Tie Dye”.

• Jasmin also seamed her silk Pyramis top

Events:(12:50)

Neighborhood Fiber Company Go Fund Me  update!

$45,358 up to $52,598 this last week; raised of the $150,000.00 goal

• Jasmin & Lady Dye Diane are co-hosting a KAL! The Sea Glass Pullover (in DK). Pushed back to late may!

• Stash Dash! May-August

• Carpet Beetle Gate 2022

• #MeMadeMay is coming up, Gigi is listening to Check your Thread, a sewing podcast by the lady who started MeMade May

• STITCHES South in Pasadena!

Mother Knows Best:(17:27)

If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!

When Knitting Attacks:(24:11)

Gigi has trouble swatching 

Jasmin deals with a “vaguely helpful pattern”

Knits in Space:(35:21)

The Golden Thread 

How Fabric Changed History 

Item made from the silk of Golden Orb Spiders in Madagascar at the V&A

Squealing and Delight- Episode 669- The Knitmore Girls Podcast

  

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Presented by Ancient Arts Yarn, Edmonton Fibre Frolic is Edmonton’s premier yarn and fibre festival. We connect fibre enthusiasts - makers, creators, teachers, learners – everyone sharing a love for all things fibre, yarn, and textiles. Join us May 28, 2022 and let us help you discover the wealth of luxury in your yarn habit. 

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 up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!”

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: (0:44)

• Gigi is working on a pair of denim blue tube socks for Genevieve

• Jasmin finished the back and is nearly finished with the front on her experimental Oink Pigments  Linen Silk DK "Guild" Encinitas Top,

• Gigi Is working on another pair of tube socks in red tones for Genevieve, first sock is done, second one started.

• Jasmin is up to the front of the deep cowl neck pullover for Genevieve in Seismic Yarn’s “Natasha” colorway  

• Jasmin finished a Wooly Wormhead hat (Wychavon) for a young friend out of White Birch Fiber Arts Yarn

• Gigi is working on the foot of a Regia sock for Andrew 

• Gigi is winding yarn for the Elton cardigan.

• Jasmin has made progress on the Princess Bean pullover test knit for the younger Seismic Intern in Seismic Yarns Butter DK “Tanzanite”
  

Events:(14:24)

Neighborhood Fiber Company Go Fund Me  update

$35,820.00 up to 45, 358 this last week; raised of the $150,000.00 goal

• Jasmin & Lady Dye Diane are co-hosting a KAL! The Sea Glass Pullover (in DK). Pushed back to late may!

• Stash Dash! May-August

• Carpet Beetle Gate 2022

• Inside car temperature calculator

Mother Knows Best:(19:50)

Make your own swagger. 

What gives you swagger? Please share with us on all the social medias!

When Knitting Attacks:(26:52)

Jasmin made half a pom pom. Pom? Clover Pompom Maker

Wrong holder for stitches

Knits in Space:(32:54)

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Carnivorous plants! PredatoryPlants.com 

Carpet Beetlegate 2022- Episode 668-The Knitmore Girls Podcast

  

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This week's episode is sponsored by:

Presented by Ancient Arts Yarn, Edmonton Fibre Frolic is Edmonton’s premier yarn and fibre festival. We connect fibre enthusiasts - makers, creators, teachers, learners – everyone sharing a love for all things fibre, yarn, and textiles. Join us May 28, 2022 and let us help you discover the wealth of luxury in your yarn habit. 

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

Wearing a color you love is like wearing a truly great pair of boots. You stand taller and walk proud. You carry a sense of purpose. LL Yarn Co.’s 2 woman dye-studio inside a century old former wool mill in Louisville, KY creates bold and energetic colors. We are driven by fashion, culture, and cause to put our passion for color onto stunning yarns. With LL Yarn Co. on your needles and hooks you are telling the world you aren’t afraid to be noticed. Afterall, your knitting is an opportunity to share your passion with your world. LL Yarn Co., for when your knits need to speak louder than words.

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)

• Genevieve wound Undercover Otter, Biosock, Cycle trap

• Genevieve wound Frost Yarns, Gradient, Sock Blanks

• Genevieve wound Oink Pigments, Dapper, Bees Knees 2x

• Genevieve wound Frost Yarns, Sequin yarn 4x

• Gigi working on a pair of denim blue tube socks for Genevieve

• Genevieve wound Wandering Flock, Worsted, Cosmic Tie Dye

• Jasmin has started her experimental Oink Pigments  Linen Silk DK  Encinitas Top,

• Jasmin learned how to activate the chart row counter from Knit Companion

• Gigi Is working on another pair of tube socks for Genevieve

• Jasmin started the deep cowl neck pullover for Genevieve in Seismic Yarn’s “Natasha” colorway  

• Jasmin cast on a Wooly Wormhead hat (Wychavon) for a young friend out of White Birch Fiber Arts Yarn

• Gigi is working on the foot of a Regia sock for Andrew 

• Jasmin has made some progress on her Humo Amargo cardigan in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “Burst” out of the UFO area and is nearly finished with the back.

• Jasmin finished her Layered Cloche knit in Sea Change Fibers (experimental DK, now "High Tide") out of the UFO area, she just needs to do the finishing touches

• Jasmin started the Princess Bean pullover test knit for the younger Seismic Intern in Seismic Yarns Butter DK “Tanzanite”

Gigi was listening to Die Urbane Spinstube and learn a new compound noun: Kaputtreparieren 

In Stitches:    

Genevieve wore her Coronation Cardigan, Pantasic Hoodie, Bandit cardigan, the scarf she wove, Griffyndor hat and scarf, Barberry Cardigan, Sweet ImPEACHment hat, Sparkly Nicole Frost sweater, and Rainbow Nicole Frost sweater.

Events:(21:57)

Neighborhood Fiber Company Go Fund Me update :LINK

$35,820.00 raised of the $150,000.00 goal

• Jasmin & Lady Dye Diane are co-hosting a KAL! The Sea Glass Pullover (in DK). Pushed back to late may!

• Stash Dash! May-August

• Carpet Beetle Gate 2022 (Here's the bug identification app Jasmin mentioned)

• #MeMadeMay is coming up, Gigi is listening to Check your Thread, a sewing podcast by the lady who started MeMade May

Mother Knows Best:(30:04)

Make a list, prioritize, then do it.

When Knitting Attacks:(36:48)

Jasmin can’t tell timezones (Craftstash fundraiser)

Jasmin wrestles with the iCord machine. Still worth it

Knits in Space:(48:43)

Girls on the Run

Retraction on Teenage Brain book,

Recommendation on Brainstorm

Knitting Rave- Episode 667- The Knitmore Girls Podcast

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Presented by Ancient Arts Yarn, Edmonton Fibre Frolic is Edmonton’s premier yarn and fibre festival. We connect fibre enthusiasts - makers, creators, teachers, learners – everyone sharing a love for all things fibre, yarn, and textiles. Join us May 28, 2022 and let us help you discover the wealth of luxury in your yarn habit. 

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: (0:39)

• Gigi gave a pair of socks to Andrew in trade

• Jasmin swatched for the Godzilla sweater in Lisa Souza Pyrenees Worsted (“Styx”) with UV reactive beads from Bead Biz

• Gigi mentions the Cat's Pajamas

• Gigi working on a pair of denim blue tube socks for Genevieve

• Jasmin swatched some experimental Oink Pigments Linen Silk DK for the Encinitas Top

• Gigi cast on another pair of tube socks for Genevieve

• Gigi mentions Where is the Opaque from Sally Melville's The Knit Stitch

• Jasmin swatched in Seismic Yarn’s “Natasha” color way for a deep cowl neck pullover for Genevieve (#17 Cowl Neck Pullover from Vogue Knitting Holiday 2011 issue)

• Working on a Regia sock for Andrew ,turned the heel 

• Jasmin finished the knitting and blocking on the Amber Pullover by Rachel Brockman in Wandering Flock Worsted “Cosmic Tie Dye” .

• Jasmin pulled her Humo Amargo cardigan in Onyx Fiber Arts DK “Burst” out of the UFO area and is nearly finished with the back.

• Jasmin pulled her Layered Cloche (from Knitted Hats) knit in Sea Change Fibers (experimental DK, now "High Tide") out of the UFO area and is a dozen rounds from completing it.

• Jasmin has joined a test knit: kid's Queen Been by Skeinanigans

Events: (18:28)

• Jasmin & Lady Dye Diane are co-hosting a KAL! The Sea Glass Pullover (in DK). Pushed back to late may!

• Stash Dash! May-August

• Stitches Pasadena

Mother Knows Best:(22:49)

Jasmin talks about the Altruism effect.

“Altruism activates reward centers in the brain. Neurobiologists have found that when a person behaves altruistically, the pleasure centers of their brain become more active. Engaging in compassionate actions activates the areas of the brain associated with the reward system”

(Source)

Community Project:

Neighborhood Fiber Co.’s production and community mission has outgrown its current location, and owner, Karida Collins decided to purchase a larger building in the Midway neighborhood of Baltimore. This new location offers more square footage, ADA compliant access for customers, and increased space for additional classes and workshops. The new space is under construction to bring its gas and electric utilities up to code, and improve ventilation systems so that Team NFC can more safely work with dye pigments (as well as decrease the risk of Covid infection). Once these critical renovations are completed, cosmetic construction can begin on retail store space, class spaces, and outdoor area.


The vision was always to have enough space so that Neighborhood Fiber Co. could not only expand their operations but also have the kind of facility that would work for projects and educational programs with Baltimore Youth Arts as well as other youth based organizations in the area. The problem is that since this project started (and Karida invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into the new building) the costs of renovations has more than doubled.


Donations to this GoFundMe will go toward construction and labor costs to create a functional workspace and a welcoming creative hub in the Midway neighborhood. The sooner Neighborhood Fiber Co. can relocate, the sooner it can operate to its full potential and fulfill its community arts mission.

Here is the GoFundMe link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/nfc-new-building-and-community-arts-center


Here is the full blog post from Benjamin Levisay:
https://stitches.events/news/letter-from-the-ceo/2022/03/neighborhood-fiber-co-a-fiber-arts-studio-and-community-arts-space/

When Knitting Attacks:(30:22)

Swatches snowball in the Arbitrary Knitting Rules madness of my mind

  

Knits in Space:(37:38)

Nowrooz History 

And Sew On: (42:49)

Need to find my joy in sewing again 

Planning my summer sewing