Friday, November 20, 2020

Episode 232 - Knitting blankets, part 1

What are we wearing?
KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu
Sharlene's KP Pullover
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Gayle's Ranunculus

What are we stalking?
Happy Hipster by Espace Tricot
Tidings Shawl by Helen Stewart
Painted Pullover by Caitlin Hunter
Ease by Alicia Plummer
Barnloft Hat by Kelly McClure
Tyto Mitts by Nina Pommerenke
Constellate by Hunter Hammersen
Permutation by Hunter Hammersen



Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!











What are we knitting?
Parallelolamb by Stephen West
Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn
Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge
KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu
The Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones
Waffle Knit Dishcloth by Debbie Andiulli
Neil the Narwhal by Michelle Alvarez

We start a discussion about crafting blankets, get unceremoniously booted offline, have a bit of trouble connecting and decide to split the blanket discussion into two episodes. So join us next time for the second half!

Episode 232 audio

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Friday, November 6, 2020

Episode 231 - Knitting under tension

 
What are we wearing?
Blueprint by Joan Forgione
Sharlene's Blueprint
Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's SSSSweater

What are we stalking?
Fig & Fireside by Tif Neilan
Giant Snail by Megan Lapp
Slouchy by Lisa Mutch
Big Sister by Hinterm Stein
Gracious by Espace Tricot



Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!










What are we knitting?
Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge
Parallelolamb by Stephen West
KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu
Neil the Narwhal by Michelle Alvarez
The Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones

What have we finished?
KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu
Supersoft 100% Uld from Holst Garn
Elephant Park by Gabrielle Danskknit
Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers



Friday, October 23, 2020

Episode 230 - Knitting and staying sane through 2020

 What are we wearing?
Look, Squirrel! by Casapinka
Sharlene's Squirrel sweater
Purlbreak by Stephen West
Gayle's Purlbreak
Dotty Cardigan by Stephanie Lau
Gayle's Dotty

What are we stalking?
Chevrollelogram by Stephen West
Season of Persimmons by Yellowcosmo
Coastal Crop Raglan by Tif Neilan
Color Check Afghan by Barbara Spencer Hawk
Peace Love Joy Shawl by Cold Comfort Knits
Flowers in the Air by Sachiko Uemura

What are we knitting?
Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge
KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu
Parallelolamb by Stephen West
Gayle is also working on KP Pullover :) 
Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers




Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!







What have we finished?
Dissent Toque by Andrea Rangel

We discuss some of the difficulties we are facing with COVID-19 quarantines, being unable to gather with family and friends, and why we just need to be kind to ourselves during this time. 

Episode 230 audio

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Friday, October 9, 2020

Episode 229 - Knitting the Colors of Fall Wrap Up

 
What are we wearing?
Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's wrap
Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's sweater

What are we stalking?
Bowen by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Bowen
Beacon by Shellie Anderson
Klo or Klee by Bonne Marie Burns
The Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones
Wryit by Kate Davies
Eaves by Kate Oates

What are we knitting?
Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge
KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu
Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers




Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!







What have we finished?
Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn
Demoiselle Arc-en-ciel (Little Miss Rainbow) by Solenn Couix-Loarer

We wrap up the Colors of Fall KAL!
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Friday, September 25, 2020

Episode 228 - Knitting organically

The following pattern and project links direct you to the pattern's or project's Ravelry page. 

What are we wearing? 

Breathe and Hope by Casapinka
Sharlene's Breathe and Hope
Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose

What are we stalking?
Dissent by Elithea Whittaker
Dissent Pullover by Andrea Rangel
Dissent by Andrea Rangel
Dissent Toque by Andrea Rangel
Knitorious RBG by Park Williams
Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi
KP Yoke Rasen by Ririko

Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers
Glenwood by Cheryl Toy

What are we knitting?
Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn
Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge
Susurrus by Joji Locatelli
Demoiselle Arc-en-ciel (Little Miss Rainbow) by Solenn Couix-Loarer


Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care!













What have we finished?

Thank-you Neighborhood Fiber Company for the organic Studio Sock sample skeins!
You can read more about GOTS organic certification here.
An interview with Karida Collins of Neighborhood Fiber Company here

 Visit the #sheepwithaview hashtag on Instagram for some fun photos!