Martini Lunch- Episode 702- The Knitmore Girls

  

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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!

On the Needles: (0:34)

• Gigi got yarn from Jasmin’s for socks for Andrew.

• Jasmin continues on the body of  her “I’ll be Gnome for Christmas” (Go Big or go Gnome pattern) pullover in Black Trillium fibers

• Gigi: Cocoknits Verena cardigan pattern on knit companion   

• Jasmin separated the armholes on her Flamingo Christmas sweater, in:

• Seismic Yarns butter DK

• Trendsetter Aura 

• Gigi: leftover sock yarn blanket Excavation and audiobook 

• Jasmin is nearly finished with the body of the Altblebragenser in Frost Yarn’s Reverse Speckle rainbow and Teal Torch Knits 9 neons. 

• Jasmin mentions Ken Shelton, an Excellent DEI instructor

• Gigi two pairs of socks and two cowls: ends woven in

• Jamin blocked and sewed in labels for the shawls she wove for Gigi

• Knitting club!

• Preemie hats. Pompom dilemma borrowed stack of Nicky Epstein Edge books from Jasmin

• Nicky Epstein books

Events :(25:08)

• Stitches West 2023 March 2-5

• PARIS BAGUETTE bakery

Mother Knows Best:(30:04)

Here is Jasmin's Pep talk. Jasmin mentions Radicle Threads and Imposter syndrome.

Here is the Radicle Threads GoFundMe L

When Knitting Attacks :(40:32)

• The Flamingo Xmas sweater fiasco.

Knit more, know more :(48:00)

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

The protests are ongoing. Jasmin shares the Mahsa Amini Act.

ResistBot Link

And Sew On :(52:36)

Gigi looked through pile of mending on sewing machine.

Distraction Machine- Episode 701- The Knitmore Girls

  

Listen here:

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!

On the Needles: (0:35)

• Gigi : has no socks on the needles

• Jasmin has finished the wide plaid wrap for Gigi (woven on her Schacht flip loom with Tess Yarns Silk Chenille)

• Gigi has finished another pair of socks for Andrew for knitting at her house, Jasmin grafted toes

• Jasmin continues on the body of  her “I’ll be Gnome for Christmas” (Go Big or go Gnome pattern) pullover in Black Trillium fibers.

• Gigi. Cocoknits Verena cardigan pattern on knitcompanion.    Started shoulder increases 

• Gigi: leftover sock yarn blanket and audiobook 

• striped Elton No progress 

• Knitting club!

Events:(19:59)

• Romjule! Didn’t finish my project 

• Stitches West

Mother Knows Best:(28:29)

Ride the inspiration tide! Jasmin mentions the BBIMP acronym.

When Knitting Attacks:(35:09)

• Gigi contends with her Verena cardigan

Knit more, know more:(34:11)

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

Protests are ongoing.

Liver.

Chilling your kidneys 

Persian Tripe Sirabee recipe (NOT THE RECIPE WE USE)

Don't Cross the Streams!- Episode 700- The Knitmore Girls

 

Listen here:

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!

Heath update

On the Needles: (0:32)

• Gigi : Andrew’s sock at Jasmin’s. toe decreases done

• Jasmin has finished the beaded fringe on the wide houndstooth wrap for Gigi (woven on her Schacht flip loom with Tess Yarns Silk Chenille)

• Gigi is working on another pair of socks for Andrew for knitting at my house. Got contrast yarn. Toes are done, at Jasmin’s to be grafted 

• Jasmin continues on the body of  her “I’ll be Gnome for Christmas” (Go Big or go Gnome pattern ) pullover in Black Trillium fibers.

• Gigi. Cocoknits Verena cardigan pattern on knit companion    Participating in Dr Gemma’s Romjule . Gigi mentions the Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, read the instructions. 

• Jasmin finished the Electric Mayhem coat (made in The Lemonade Shop yarns)

• Gigi: cast on for a new premie hat, made pompom. No progress 

• Gigi dug out her striped Elton cardigan.

• Jasmin finished her Alaska hat. The green is Neighborhood Fiber Co. She added a sasquatch (in leftover cashmere) AND LIGHTS! Jasmin mentions the Bigfoot Campfire Stories book (and series by Rusty Wilson).

• Wearable LED lights

• Knitting club!

Events:(26:54)

• Grinchalong is over Penzey's

• Romjule! Ended! 

• Stitches West in Sacramento in March

Mother Knows Best:(30:18)

Drink Your Water!

When Knitting Attacks:(31:42)

• Jasmin was fighting with a Cool Thing™  on her Alaska hat

• Brown Dog Gadgets (linked above)

Knit more, know more :(37:40)

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

Protests are ongoing. Garlic pickles

And Sew on:(46:07)

Gigi registered for spring semester. I would like to sew one /finish a garment per month

Jasmin repaired Genevieve’s backpack  Rays Sewing center

Embroidery Floss from Little Skein in the Big Wool and Bzy Peach 

Icing on the Sasquatch- Episode 699- The Knitmore Girls

 

Listen here:

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!

On the Needles: (0:36)

• Gigi : Andrew’s sock at Jasmin’s.needs grafting.

• Jasmin finished the wide houndstooth wrap for Gigi (woven on her Schacht flip loom with Tess Yarns Silk Chenille)

• Gigi working on another pair of socks for Andrew for knitting at my house. Toes need contrast yarn 

• Jasmin is a good way up on the body of  her “I’ll be Gnome for Christmas” (Go Big or go Gnome pattern ) pullover in Black Trillium fibers. Worked on it at “The Whale”.

• Gigi. Cocoknits Verena cardigan pattern on knit companion    Participating in Dr Gemma’s Romjule, trying to understand the directions for the shoulder, dug out the book Sweater Workshop

• Jasmin is soooooo close to the armholes on her Flamingo Christmas sweater, in:

• Seismic Yarns butter DK
• Trendsetter Aura 
• Onyx Fiber Arts 

• If you take a Mouse to the Movies

• Gigi: cast on a new premie hat, made pompom

• Jasmin warped the Flip loom again, in the same grey and black silk chenille, for a plaid wrap for Gigi. Firemountain gems Fleegle beader

• Gigi: dug out striped Elton cardigan. Body is done, sleeves are left by Joji Locatelli

• Jasmin cast on an Alaska hat to knit with a Sasquatch duplicate stitched into the design

Events:(27:20)

• Grinchalong is ONGOING

• Romjule!

• Use Resistbot to contact your representative!

Mother Knows Best:(37:24)

Don’t just use your scraps! (Jasmin Romjul sweater).

Gemma can be right AND Jasmin can be right SIMULTANEOUSLY!

When Knitting Attacks:(41:40)

• Gigi:out of yarn for toes on A’s socks. He suggested black toes

• Gigi is fighting with the numbers for the sleeves of the Elton cardigan

• Jasmin rolled the warp unevenly. Fixed before weaving

• Jasmin ordered beads that are a scoche too small

Knit more, know more:(46:35)

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

Protests are ongoing. Loghmeh, Loghmeh mohabat

And Sew on:(52:50)

Gigi registered for spring semester at West Valley College