Friday, September 6, 2024

Episode 330 - Knitting provisional cast ons

This is the last summer episode to be recorded on campus in our "studio in the forest" as students return to campus later this month. Alas the parking patrol was already back in full force and we were forced to relocate in the middle of recording. (We were in the very back of a little-used area in order to have the quiet company of the redwoods. We weren't bothering anyone. Yet they made us leave... twice!)

If you are interested in the trees and want to know what a fairy ring is, you can find more information here. Redwood trees give birth to new generations and speak to each other through their roots. They are amazing! But on to the knitting...

What are we wearing?

Bowen by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Bowen 

Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart

Gayle's Habitation Throw

Sharlene's Habitation Throw

What are we stalking?

It's got a bend in it by Kate Davies

Pressed Flowers Kerchief by Amy Christoffers

Fright & Delight Hat by Mary Pranica

Rikke sweater by Katrine Hannibal

Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer

Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee

What are we knitting?

Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Ascending Jumper by Tess Vandekolk

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!









What have we finished?

Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk

This episode we talk about provisional cast ons, their uses, and our hilarious failures with the crochet provisional cast ons we have tried in the past. 


Friday, August 23, 2024

Episode 329 - Knitting for longevity

What are we wearing?

Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Farallon

What are we stalking?

Moss Stitch in a Square Blankets by Sarah Zimmerman

Ochre Pullover by Ambah O'Brien

Lilli Pilli Wrap by Ambah O'Brien

Simple Crochet Shrug by Lion Brand Yarn

Pinwheel Socks by Summer Lee

Fiori by Wonder Yarn Company

What are we knitting?

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Basic Nonsense Sock by Tess Vandekolk

Gayle is working on a test knit for Fluff and Nonsense Yarn

Reflections by Meiju Kallio



Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for your support!





What have we finished?

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Suri Shirt by Caidree

Gayle and I attended a class by Carson Demers and had a great experience. Highly recommended! We have a discussion about some of his great tips and where to find more resources. 

Carson Demers on Fruity Knitting podcast

Carson Demer's article on Modern Daily Knitting

Hand Exercises for Knitters

Ergonomics for Knitters


Friday, August 9, 2024

Episode 328 - Knitting at the Olympics

No, we are not knitting at, nor are at the Olympics. We are enjoying the athletic endeavors from the comfort of our homes. 😊 But hey... I did hear that there's a diver who knits in the stands. Anyone else hear about that?

What are we wearing?

Wishes by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Wishes

What are we stalking?

Matryoshkats by Anna Hrachovec

Eiffel Showers by Susan Ashcroft

Islet Triangle by Leila Raven

Oddities by Hunter Hammerson

Fall Come Back Now by Megan Williams

On the Contrary by Amanda Kremer

Karamelli Sweater by Vera Valimaki

What are we knitting?

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Suri Shirt by Caidree 

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli



Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for your support!






What have we finished?

Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill

Little Boxes Socks by Summer Lee

Knitting in the news!

Diver Tom Daly's 2024 Olympic sweater

AI knit and crochet scam warning

Mystery knitters show off summer ice cream display

How to knit a human

The Game of Wool

Emotional Support Chickens in the news




Friday, July 26, 2024

Episode 327 - Knitting chart tips part 2

What are we wearing?

Islet Drop by Leila Raven

Sharlene's Islet Drop

What are we stalking?

Little Squares Knitted Blanket by Julie Harrison

Agave by Yumiko Alexander

Pop by Margaret

Breeze sleeveless airy top by Irene Lin

Wave by Kim Hargreaves

What are we knitting?

Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Suri Shirt by Caidree

Little Boxes Socks by Summer Lee


Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep






What have we finished?

Islet Drop by Leila Raven

Sharlene's Islet Drop

Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku

We chat some more about knitting from charts with some listener tips and ideas for using both paper patterns and digital patterns. 



Friday, July 12, 2024

Episode 326 - Knitting chart tips

What are we wearing?

Look, Squirrel by Casapinka

Sharlene's Look, Squirrel

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Pure Joy

What are we stalking?

Latte Da by Dana Fehrenbach

Lova by Britt-Marie Brehmer

Seashell Sweater Light by Minimi Knit Design

Nila by Natasha Hornby

Fleetwood by Tanis Lavalee

Shenanifriends by Cori Eichelberger

What are we knitting?

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Breezeway by Laura Taylor

Islet Drop by Leila Raven

Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho

Gayle's test knit

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli


Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep







We talk about knitting from charts, and have some tips to get you started or to keep you going.




Sunday, June 30, 2024

Episode 325 - Knitting together again!

What are we wearing?

Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Calyx 

Lunki scarf by Anu Ahoniemi

What are we stalking?

Magic Spell by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne

Sugar Rush by Jacqui Verbeek

Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroku Fukatsu

Cocon d'AirPods by Godineau Marie

Fumin' Womb by Anaa Hrachovec

Summer Lotus by Maria Solvtofte

What are we knitting?

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Breezeway by Laura Aylor 

Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell

Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho

Fluff & Nonsense Yarn test knit



Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!






What have we finished?

On the C Train by Espace Tricot

Sharlene's C Train hat

Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu

Sharlene's Brooklyn Raglan Lite 2

Islet Raglan by Leila Raven

Sharlene's Islet Raglan

Colby Hat by Elizabeth Doherty

Wonder Wander Hat by Megan Williams

Gayle's Wonder Wander

Traktor by Ane Kydland Thomassen

Gayle's Tractor Hats

Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho

Gayle's Pom Pom Socklets

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Gayle's Loose Socks

We chat a bit about how successful Gayle's vacation knitting projects were while on the trip, and some tips for cabling with charts. 

Have you started your Colors of Fall KAL project? If you are posting updates on social media please use hashtags #cofkal or #cofkal2024. We can't wait to see what you are making!









Friday, June 14, 2024

Episode 324 - Vacation knitting

Traveling this season? Sharlene's favorite tip is the reminder to pack your dental floss. That little cutter in the dental floss case works on yarn just as easily as the floss. (You're welcome! 😎)

And a reminder that the annual Colors of Fall Knit-Along starts on or about June 20, the day of the June Solstice in your area!

Gayle's vacation knitting includes:

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Various hats

Sweater knit in pieces

Where are they now?

Seduction Socks by Ann Budd

Sharlene's Seduction Socks

Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Julie's Wrap

Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard

Sharlene's Cloud Iridescence

Whisper Cardigan by Hannah Fettig

Gayle's Whisper Cardigan

5200K by Suvi Simola

Gayle's 5200K



Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!






And now, a blast from the past.
Specifically, our past! Some vacation tips from baby podcasters Gayle and Sharlene. Fortunately, these travel tips still hold up, and we thought we'd share again. Enjoy!

Vacation, all I ever wanted
Vacation, had to get away
Vacation, meant to be spent alone
Music and lyrics from Vacation by Charlotte Coffey, Jane Wiedlin, and Kathy Valentine