Kitchen Stitches

Apparently only the first 15 minutes of the episode posted. I’ll try to repost soon, and if not, Katie and I will be back with another episode sooner rather than later! Show notes linked below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TNj6HhI5ATcpSr_927wIv40bhEO2JiaM7n-kWhConZg/edit?usp=sharing

View this post on Instagram Gifted handmade socks last night. They fit the recipient perfectly! @rangerdenni is so knitworthy! #pebblesandpathways A post shared by Somer (@someryarns) on Mar 7, 2020 at 6:07am PST Here is the link to the shownotes for this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZhMuynrOKf2Ji2stBcWtrfDB-APOVcdyDfjCbGPW5vo/edit?usp=sharing

View this post on Instagram It took a little over a year, but I finally finished my husband’s sweater! #fundamentaltopdownmenscardigan #elephantmal2020 A post shared by Somer (@someryarns) on Feb 2, 2020 at 3:43pm PST Show notes can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ZnWEdBuhbJamCvowzG0gpA1GmYS9VmXe-6sytNoP-c/edit?usp=sharing

Show notes can be found here.

View this post on Instagram Obligatory #bucees stop on our way to #easttexasfiberfest A post shared by Somer (@someryarns) on Nov 16, 2019 at 8:18am PST Click here for show notes

Recording 10/26/19…. FOs Somer Knitting Half Moon Tee by Dragon Hoard Designs using Lazy Cat Yarn Opulence (MSC) in “Time and Space” and Endurance in “Upgraded” and “Amber Waves” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Desert Vista Dyeworks in “Zombody’s Eating Candy Corn” Depth Cowl by talitha kuomo using The Fiber Seed Sprout DK in “Dirty Seahorse” Vanilla Bean-inspired socks using Scrumptious Purl in “Double Shot of Tequila” Riley Rose Cowl by Jennifer Lassonde using Miss Babs Yummy Toes in “Caph,” “Wand Flower,” and “Hops” Spinning Brazen Stitchery merino/bamboo/nylon in “Cadbury Eggs for Breakfast” Icemelon’s Stash Corriedale in “Jane” Katie Tread by Shannon Cook using Malabrigo merino worsted (Paris Night? – dark blue purple) Active WIPS Somer Knitting Fundamental Top Down Men’s Cardigan by Jen Hagan using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes worsted in “Icicle Heather” Fern Lace Shawl by Michelle DuNaier using handspun Still “active” but haven’t touched since last podcast My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Knittedwit in “Big Bend National Park” Knot Garden Shawl by verybusymonkey using Shalimar Breathless in Gunmetal Happy Half Moon by Susan Ashcroft using Chasing Rabbits Fern and Gossamer in “Indigo” Spinning Unwind Yarn Company polwarth in “Come Little Children” Katie Open Road hat by Casey Day-Crosier (Tangerine Designs) using Suburban Stitcher Merino DK in Happy Accident Corner to Corner blanket by Catherine J. Watson using Caron worsted pound of love in a dark purple Cannonball hat by Erin Hartman using Plucky Knitter sweater in Old Copper Casting On Soon Somer Baby gift Socks for Denise ‍something else? Acquisitions Somer Suburban Stitcher “Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area” Undead Yarn “Wicked” Destination Yarn “Fall Run” Lollipop Yarn “Christmas Past” On its way: Leading Men Fiber Arts in “Prom Queen” and “Trapdoor” Events Upcoming  East Texas Fiber Fest In the Kitchen Easy ramen recipes Strawberry Cake Reading & Watching  Somer Reading Finished Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Finished Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Reading Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage Reading Friends of the Library by Susan Cushman Watching Great British Baking Show Finished Ken Burns’ Country Music Looking forward to Jack Ryan Katie Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin – YA fantasy/romance

FOs SomerKnittingEquatorial Nights by Audry Nicklin using Cascade Heritage Sock in “Sapphire” Oh Happy Rays hat by Daniella Richardson using Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in “Dupont Circle” SpinningMystery fiber (probably BFL) In turquoise and browns The 100th Sheep targhee “Monhegan Island” Active WIPS SomerKnittingHalf Moon Tee by Dragon Hoard Designs using Lazy Cat Yarn Opulence (MSC) in “Time and Space” and Endurance in “Upgraded” and “Amber Waves” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Knittedwit in “Big Bend National Park” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Desert Vista Dyeworks in “Zombody’s Eating Candy Corn” Fern Lace Shawl by Michelle DuNaier using handspun Knot Garden Shawl by verybusymonkey using Shalimar Breathless in Gunmetal Happy Half Moon by Susan Ashcroft using Chasing Rabbits Fern and Gossamer in “Indigo” Depth Cowl by talitha kuomo using The Fiber Seed Sprout DK in “Dirty Seahorse” SpinningBrazen Stitchery merino/bamboo/nylon in “Cadbury Eggs for Breakfast” KatieBoogie Woogie wrap by Plucky Knitter. Big rectangular wrap, knit slightly on the bias, using 2 strands of fingering held together. Using 2 shades of med to dark blue, and 2 shades of med to dark pink/cranberry, plus a medium gray.  Corner to Corner blanket by Catherine J. Watson using Caron worsted pound of love in a dark purple Cannonball hat by Erin Hartman using Plucky Knitter sweater in Old Copper Tread by Shannon Cook using Malabrigo merino worsted (Paris Night? – dark blue purple) Acquisitions SomerAtomic Fiber Co 19.5 micron merino “Ember” Edgewood Garden Studios Teeswater Wool “Satisfaction 1” Kirby Wirby in “Resting Witch Face” Polymer clay crochet hook from Happy Polymer Crochet Hooks Hummingbird Moon superwash targhee (Spellbound) and polwarth/silk (La Luna) KatieHello Bargello Christmas Ornament kit Wooly Wonka Beryl sock (90/10 SW Targhee/Nylon)  in Luna, Aerten sock (80/10/10) 5 skein pack in High Desert Sunrise – golden orange, pink, watermelon, raspberry, purple Hummingbird Moon – Sock yarn 80/20 in Season of the Witch  Events Upcoming Possibly East Texas Fiber Fest In the Kitchen Pumpkin Crumb Cake Muffins Reading & Watching  SomerReadingFinished The Fiery Cross (Outlander #5) by Diana Gabaldon Finished Legend: The Incredible Story of Green Beret Sergeant Roy Benevidez’s Heroic Mission to Rescue a Special Forces Team Caught Behind Enemy Lines by Eric Blehm Finished American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson Finished Boar Island (Anna Pigeon #19) by Nevada Barr Reading Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid WatchingOutlander Great British Baking Show Ken Burns’ Country Music Katie The Vagina Bible by Dr. Jen Gunter (audiobook) A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (#1 in Immortals After Dark series) Historical romance novels – Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean and The Duke Buys a Bride by Sophie Jordan Watching  Frankie Drake Mysteries — kinda like Miss Fisher

FOs SomerKnittingWhiz Bang socks by Sarah Shoo in Undead Yarn “Roadkill” Owl in the Thicket Hat by Sara Huntington Burch using Round Table Yarns Avalon in “Of all knights thou bearest the flower” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Must Stash Yarn in “Cassiopeia” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Rock & String Creations in “Appalachian Autumn” Simply Stockinette Hat by Bill Souza Ozzie the Opossum by Frances Gillespie (Knitty First Fall 2019) SpinningMielke’s Fiber Arts corriedale “Bag of Candy” Frabjous Fibers Three Feet of Sheep BFL/Sparkle “Winter Sparkle”  Dunn Spunn art batt in “Seafoam” Rock & String Creations Merino mystery colorway Active WIPS SomerKnitting Equatorial Nights by Audry Nicklin using Cascade Heritage Sock in “Sapphire” Riley Rose Cowl by Jennifer Lassonde using Miss Babs Yummy Toes in “Caph,” “Wand Flower,” and “Hops” Half Moon Tee by Dragon Hoard Designs using Lazy Cat Yarn Opulence (MSC) in “Time and Space” and Endurance in “Upgraded” and “Amber Waves” Vanilla Bean-inspired socks using Scrumptious Purl in “Double Shot of Tequila” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Knittedwit in “Big Bend National Park” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Desert Vista Dyeworks in “Zombody’s Eating Candy Corn” SpinningMystery fiber (probably BFL) In turquoise and browns  Other CraftsCross stitch stocking Katie Boogie Woogie wrap by Plucky Knitter. Big rectangular wrap, knit slightly on the bias, using 2 strands of fingering held together. Using 2 shades of med to dark blue, and 2 shades of med to dark pink/cranberry, plus a medium gray.  Corner to Corner blanket by Catherine J. Watson using Caron worsted pound of love in a dark purple Cannonball hat by Erin Hartman using Plucky Knitter sweater in Old Copper Hello Bargello Go Your Own Way planter kit Casting on soon: SomerNothing Katie nothing…. Acquisitions SomerHouston Fiber FestShipwrecked Sheep Squish Sock in “Mercurius” and “Pluto” Savvy Skeins Sensible Sock in “Santa Fe Sunset” Shawl cuff Teacup bag from Paisley Ducky Orifice hook Felted cat toy Neighborhood Fiber Co Cobblestone Roving (BFL/Silk) in Pride! & Pride pin Suburban Stitcher Merino Dk in “Jean Lafitte Memorial Park & Preserve” HauteKnitYarn Jimmy Sock in “Witches and Goblins Oh My!” Destination Yarn Passport Fingering in “Lunar Landing” Electric Eel Wheel Nano KatieSuburban Stitcher Merino DK in  Must Stash sock in Vespa KirbyWirby in Afternoon Delight Savvy Skeins – 2 sk of DK, and a shawl cuff Chicken Coop Dyeworks Hen DK 100% merino XL bag by Awesome Grannie — sharks Shark stitch markers and shark earrings from Little Shop of Clays Treasure Goddess Yarn – enameled sheep pirate keychains Mahogany Sheep  baseball shirt – Knit or Die  Events Upcoming Possibly East Texas Fiber Fest In the Kitchen Procrastinatin’ Drunken Monkey Banana Cake from All Cakes Considered Mississippi roast Reading & Watching  SomerReadingNever Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson The Other Half of My Heart by Sundee T. Frazier The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith WatchingOutlander Jack Ryan Santa Clarita Diet KatieThe Scoundrel in Her Bed by Lorraine Heath In Bed with the Devil by Lorraine Heath Last Night with the Earl by Kelly Bowen Watching  Versailles — period piece on Ovation about Louis XiV and his building of Versailles, plus all the drama and intrigue that came with being King of France  (has sex and violence)

FOs SomerKnittingMy Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Regia Arne & Carlos Color 02464 Vanilla socks using Unwind Yarn Company in “Bluffs” SpinningPanorama Fiber Polwarth/silk in “Bluebonnet” Miss Babs merino/silk in “Copperhead” Miss Babs BFL in “Mango Madness” Handmade Hollows superwash merino in “Falling Leaves” Active WIPS SomerKnitting Whiz Bang socks by Sarah Shoo in Undead Yarn “Roadkill” Knot Garden Shawl by verybusymonkey using Shalimar Breathless in Gunmetal Equatorial Nights by Audry Nicklin using Cascade Heritage Sock in “Sapphire” Owl in the Thicket Hat by Sara Huntington Burch using Round Table Yarns Avalon in “Of all knights thou bearest the flower” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Must Stash Yarn in “Cassiopeia” Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi using The Fiber Seed Sprout DK in “Dirty Seahorse” Fern Lace Shawl by Michelle Du Naier using handspun from Three Waters Farm in “Sky Behind the Trees/Light in the Trees” Riley Rose Cowl by Jennifer Lassonde using Miss Babs Yummy Toes in “Caph,” “Wand Flower,” and “Hops” SpinningMielke’s Fiber Arts corriedale “Bag of Candy” Katie Boogie Woogie wrap by Plucky Knitter. Big rectangular wrap, knit slightly on the bias, using 2 strands of fingering held together. Using 2 shades of med to dark blue, and 2 shades of med to dark pink/cranberry, plus a medium gray. Blackwatch Lambing Mitts by Veronika Jobe using Plucky Knitter sweater in blackwatch Cannonball hat by Erin Hartman using Plucky Knitter sweater in Old Copper Casting on soon: SomerNothing Katie nothing…. Acquisitions SomerKnitted Wit “Big Bend” KatieSuburban Stitcher Merino DK in Virgin Islands National Park Must Stash sock in Ready Player One Hello Bargello Dreams wall hanging kit Events Upcoming Houston Fiber Fest Reading & Watching SomerReadingSilent in the Grave (Lady Julia Grey, #1) by Deanna Raybourn Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Bohemian Gospel (Bohemian Trilogy, #1) by Dana Chamblee Carpenter WatchingAmerican Gods season 2 Hanna Good Omens KatieBurnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake Evermore by Sara Holland Watching What we do in the Shadows – on FX – by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi – vampire mockumentary X Company – was on Ovation – WWII Canadian spies from Camp X fighters who do stuff in Europe during the war – can be gritty and does have Nazis Killing Eve

FOs SomerKnittingYowza Weigh It Shawl 4 by Susan B. Anderson using handspun Rock & String Creations in Denim and Mine of the Seven Dwarves plied together Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure using Vice Yarn Paradigm Shift Morning Coffee Socks by Crazy Sock Lady Designs Gnome de Plume MKAL by Sarah Schira SpinningWooly Wonka merino/silk in “Harvest Sunset” plied with “Winter Wheat” Hobbledehoy battlings in “Winged Pixies” plied with “Kite Tails” Hobbledehoy battlings in “Starcrossed” Knit Spin Farm batt in “Ballet Practice” – Targhee, silk, silk noil Into the Whirled Superwash Corriedale in “Moxie” Katie The Hat by The Plucky Knitter – hat recipe using 2 light fingering/lace held together. Used Spiffy lace (63% cashmere goat, 37% silk) in elixir and halo (100% cashmere goat) in elixir. I used a rolled brim and knit 9” then cinched it up. Meld shawl – 2 yarns marled together – plucky knitter oxford Tamitik by Shannon Cook – hat with slipped stitches, knit in Plucky Knitter bulky in barkcloth Active WIPS SomerKnitting Knot Garden Shawl by verybusymonkey using Shalimar Breathless in Gunmetal Fundamental Top Down Men’s Sweater by Figheadh Yarnworks (Jennifer Hagan) using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather Equatorial Nights by Audry Nicklin using Cascade Heritage Sock in “Sapphire” Owl in the Thicket Hat by Sara Huntington Burch using Round Table Yarns Avalon in “Of all knights thou bearest the flower” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Regia Arne & Carlos Color 02464 and also using Must Stash Yarn in “Cassiopeia” Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi using The Fiber Seed Sprout DK in “Dirty Seahorse” Vanilla socks using Unwind Yarn Company in “Bluffs” SpinningPanorama Fiber Polwarth/silk in “Bluebonnet” Katie Boogie Woogie wrap by Plucky Knitter. Big rectangular wrap, knit slightly on the bias, using 2 strands of fingering held together. Using 2 shades of med to dark blue, and 2 shades of med to dark pink/cranberry, plus a medium gray. Blackwatch Lambing Mitts by Veronika Jobe using Plucky Knitter sweater in blackwatch Casting on soon: SomerRiley Rose cowl Acquisitions SomerKnitting in the Hills haulChasing Rabbits Gossamer Lace (Kid Mohair/Silk) and Fern (Merino/Nylon) in “Indigo” Wool Folk Får in colors 18 and 12 Llama enamel pin StevenBeInto the Deep Hue Sea Harry Potter mini skeins Wool Buddy black cat needle felting kit Enamel pin “F* off, I’m knitting” DFW Fiber FestMiss Babs Yummy Toes in “Wand Flower,” “Hops,” and “Caph” Lone Star Arts Mockingbird (100% Superwash Merino) in “These *Are* My Monkeys” Whimzee Stitches Standard Sock in “Texas Bluebonnets” The Fiber Seed Sprout Sock in “Ranunculus” and Sprout DK in “Dirty Seahorse” Goodies Unlimited soap KatieSuburban Stitcher DK Happy Accident, Ritual Dyes Priestess DK in Alabaster, La Bien Aimee BFL tough sock in Pop Grunge, La Bien Aimee Merino DK in Drea,  House of a la mode House DK in Primary Power, Miss Babs Yowza Believable, Miss Babs Yummy 2ply toes gradient set in Endpapers and Tidepool, Lone Star Arts White Tail DK in Reunion Tower and Mockingbird DK in Purple Iris. Needle Wranglers – I got mine from the Tempestry Project Events PastKnitting in the Hills Retreat DFW Fiber Fest Upcoming Houston Fiber Fest Reading & Watching SomerThis Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel The Hate U Give by Angie ThomasLittle Skein in the Big Wool “We Need Diverse Books & Yarn” Yarn Lovers’ Study Club – sold out, but Anne is doing very good work which is worth learning more about KatieHow to Forget a Duke by Vivenne Lorret – historical romance Look Alive Twenty Five by Janet Evanovich Unf*ck Your Habitat: You’re Better than your mess by Rachel Hoffman Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin

FOs Somer Knitting Chunky Dean Street Hat by Nina Machlin Dayton using Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky in Colour 17011 Keepsies by Hunter Hammersen using Undead Yarn Ghost DK in “Lester” Spinning Vortex Merino/silk/bamboo (don’t remember colorway, but it is a pale, tonal green) 244 yards worsted/bulky Katie The Hat by The Plucky Knitter – hat recipe using 2 light fingering/lace held together. Used Spiffy lace (63% cashmere goat, 37% silk) in Gumshoe and halo (100% cashmere goat) in urban. I used a rolled brim and knit 9” then cinched it up. Hipster shawl by Joji Locatelli using Plucky Knitter cozy in french laundry (dark lavender purple) Active WIPS Somer Knitting Yowza Weigh It Shawl 4 by Susan B. Anderson using handspun Rock & String Creations in Denim and Mine of the Seven Dwarves plied together Knot Garden Shawl by verybusymonkey using Shalimar Breathless in Gunmetal Fundamental Top Down Men’s Sweater by Figheadh Yarnworks (Jennifer Hagan) using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure using Vice Yarn Paradigm Shift Equatorial Nights by Audry Nicklin using Cascade Heritage Sock in “Sapphire” Morning Coffee Socks by Crazy Sock Lady Designs My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Regia Arne & Carlos Color 02464 Vanilla socks using Unwind Yarn Company in “Bluffs” Cozy memories blanket Spinning Wooly Wonka merino/silk in “Harvest Sunset” Wooly Wonka merino/silk in “Winter Wheat” Katie Meld shawl – 2 yarns marled together – plucky knitter oxford Drachenfels shawl by Melanie Berg using Plucky Knitter cashmere (sport) in two drifters, cressey road, and silver queen Casting on soon: Katie Nightshift by Andrea Mowry using Spin Cycle dream state The Hat by The Plucky Knitter – hat recipe using 2 light fingering/lace held together. Used Sophisticate (mohair, merino, silk) and halo (100% cashmere goat) in both in elixir. Acquisitions Somer Rock & String Creations in “Campfire S’Mores” and “Beneath the Pines” Miss Babs fiber: Merino/silk “Copperhead”, BFL “Mango Madness” AdoreKnit progress keepers Handmade Hollows fiber SW Merino “Falling Leaves” Suburban Stitcher Merino DK in “Rocky Mountain National Park” Rock & String Creations fiber – merino in mystery colorway Twist Fiber Studio Pisgah Fingering “Ooh Girl” Marigoldjen Sock Weight Yarn  “Remember September” Mielke’s Fiber “Bag of Candy” Prize from Undead Yarn Katie Suburban Stitcher Merino DK in “Rocky Mountain National Park” Events Knitting in the Hills Retreat Very small chance of DFW Fiber Fest (UPDATE: We are going!) Reading & Watching Somer Finished Burn by Nevada Barr Finished Sutton by J.R. Moehringer Finished Season 2 of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel Finished watching A Discovery of Witches Watching True Detective Season 3 Watched first episode of the new season of The Magicians Katie Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain – nonfiction book that talks about and compares introvert and extrovert, covers some cultural differences, as well as how to recognize introversion in a child. Victoria – season one (PBS/Masterpiece Theatre)

FOs Somer Knitting Nightshift by Andrea Mowry using various handspun Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman using handspun BFL/silk from Created by Elsie B in the Christmas Time colorway Vanilla Latte socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes using Mint Rain “Witching Hour” Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Schira using Unwind Yarn Company Twinkle sock in gold and white Katie The Hat by The Plucky Knitter – hat recipe using 2 light fingering/lace held together. Used Spiffy lace (63% cashmere goat, 37% silk) in Gumshoe and halo (100% cashmere goat) in galvanized. I used a rolled brim and knit 8.75” then cinched it up. Fits pretty well, although I’m afraid of it stretching over time.   Active WIPS Somer Knitting Yowza Weigh It Shawl 4 by Susan B. Anderson using handspun Rock & String Creations in Denim and Mine of the Seven Dwarves plied together Knot Garden Shawl by verybusymonkey using Shalimar Breathless in Gunmetal Fundamental Top Down Men’s Sweater by Figheadh Yarnworks (Jennifer Hagan) using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather Waterdance by Julia Swart using Vice Yarn Paradigm Shift (don’t know the colorway, but it is a heavily speckled turquoise) Spinning Vortex Merino/silk/bamboo (don’t remember colorway, but it is a pale, tonal green) Katie Meld shawl – 2 yarns marled together – plucky knitter oxford Corner 2 corner crochet blanket using Caron worsted weight in a dark purple Mobius shawl is a crochet mobius wrap. I’m going to use Plucky Knitter bulky in Wanderlust. The Hat #2 by The Plucky Knitter – hat recipe using 2 light fingering/lace held together. Used Spiffy lace (63% cashmere goat, 37% silk) in Gumshoe and halo (100% cashmere goat) in urban. Using a rolled brim, but cast on 90 sts instead of 96 to see if that helps w/ the stretch over time. Hipster shawl by Joji Locatelli using Plucky Knitter cozy in french laundry (dark lavender purple) Casting on soon: Katie Nightshift by Andrea Mowry using Spin Cycle dream state Acquisitions Somer Destination Yarn “Under the Christmas Tree” Must Stash Yarns Space Camp Kit Panorama Fiber “Bluebonnet” More coming Katie Spin Cycle Dream State Fibre Co – Arranmore Donegal Heritage – 80 wool, 10 silk, 10 cashmere, 175 yards (aran weight) — but tweedy Fibre Co– Lore – 100% wool (romney), woolen spun (like shelter or plucky scholar) Shibui knits Pebble – 45 silk, 36 fine merino, 16 cashmere  and 224 yards in graphite Malojos knitting needle gauge ring In the Kitchen Air fryer – ideas? Reading & Watching Somer Finished Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin Finished The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan Rivers Reading Burn by Nevada Barr Watching Season 2 of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel Watched first 2 episodes of A Discovery of Witches Listening to In the Dark podcast Katie The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis  

FOs Somer Knitting Pay Day Socks by Leah Oakley using Destination Yarns in “Karachi” Spinning Twin Mommy Creations 100% Domestic Top in “Medley” Katie In the Light by Casey Day-Crosier (Tangerine Designs). Asymmetric shawl knit holding fingering weight double, that transitions/marls into the next color. Also, an applied border that becomes fringe. Using Plucky knitter in a dark navy teal blue, a variegated blue and purple, and a purple pink. Active WIPS Somer Knitting Nightshift by Andrea Mowry using various handspun Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman using handspun BFL/silk from Created by Elsie B in the Christmas Time colorway Vanilla Latte socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes using Mint Rain “Witching Hour” Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Schira using Unwind Yarn Company Twinkle sock in gold and white Katie Meld shawl – 2 yarns marled together – plucky knitter oxford Corner 2 corner crochet blanket using Caron worsted weight in a dark purple Casting on soon: Katie Mobius shawl is a crochet mobius wrap. I’m going to use Plucky Knitter bulky in Wanderlust. Somer Avocado Sock by Knitbit Kirby Maybe G’night Cap by Sarah Schira Acquisitions Somer Bay Street Yarns DK in “Paradise Lost” – charity for Paradise, CA Shipwrecked Sheep (formerly Bayou City Yarn Co) “Won’t Be Erased” – charity for trans awareness Into the Whirled Superwash Corriedale in “Moxie” Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Iceberg Heather Katie Plucky Knitter Beauregard DK – 60% cashmere, 40% yak, 300 yards In the Kitchen Pie Squared Cookbook Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie Chocolate Pecan Pie with Chocolate Crust (and salted caramel sauce) Reading & Watching Somer Finished My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem Finished The Dragoneer: The Bonding by Vickie & Danny Knestaut (Vickie used to have the shop Bird Leg Bags) Reading Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin Katie Finished My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows, and Brodi Ashton — “fantasy” retelling of Jane Eyre  

FOs Somer Knitting Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli using Stunning String Studios Smashing Sock in “Rusty Gate,” “Spicy Mustard,” “Aqua Ice,” and “Dutch Coral” Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder using Atomic Fiber Co. in “Hocus Pocus” – funny story about the bag Swing Left socks by Megan Williams using Panorama Fiber Arts in “Heart of Texas” Spinning Into the Whirled Odds and Ends Gritty Knits batts Active WIPS Somer Knitting Pay Day Socks by Leah Oakley using Destination Yarns in “Karachi” Nightshift by Andrea Mowry using various handspun Scrappy blankets Spinning Twin Mommy Creations 100% Domestic Top in “Medley” Katie In the Light by Casey Day-Crosier (Tangerine Designs). Asymmetric shawl knit holding fingering weight double, that transitions/marls into the next color. Also, an applied border that becomes fringe. Using Plucky knitter in a dark navy teal blue, a variegated blue and purple, and a purple pink. Yowza weigh it shawl #1 in Miss Babs yowza Bargello Planter kit from Brooklyn Craft Company Corner 2 corner crocheted blanket using Caron worsted weight in a dark purple Casting on soon: Katie Hipster shawl by Joji Locatelli using Plucky Knitter – either cozy in a purple Tuft Wrap by Plucky knitter — will use crew (merino/cotton blend) in poppycock, cloud cap, and caramel kiss Acquisitions Somer Hobbledehoy battlings Mint Rain yarn “Witching Hour” Phat Fiber box “Witch’s Brew” Katie Suburban Stitcher Pure Sock – gradient like set of blues – Navy, Float, 2am kisses, blueprint In the Kitchen Butcher Box Skinnytaste One & Done Reading & Watching Somer Finished Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward Finished Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver Reading My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem Watched Maniac on Netflix Katie Finished  Sea Witch by Sarah Henning and Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand Currently My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows, and Brodi Ashton On my list to read: Fly Girls  by Keith O’Brien Went to event with Sarah J. Maas, author of Throne of Glass series and A Court of Thorn and Roses series  

Thanks to everyone who has stuck with us for 100 episodes, and, of course, anyone new trying us out! In addition to the standard content we usually include, we have peppered in some questions from the Knittinglife survey that was going around a while back. We hope you enjoy! FOs Somer Knitting Slippery by Sarah Dupuis using MadelineTosh Vintage Worsted in “Augustus Gloop” Wavy Lines Dishcloth Barley by tincanknits using Twisted Owl Fiber Arts worsted in “Cosmos” and DK in orange Spinning Created by Elsie BFL/nylon “Christmas Time” Hobbledehoy “Lemonade Stand” battlings Katie Corner 2 corner crocheted blanket using Impeccable worsted in gray, two shades of blue and two shades of ref Active WIPS Somer Knitting Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli using Stunning String Studios Smashing Sock in “Rusty Gate,” “Spicy Mustard,” “Aqua Ice,” and “Dutch Coral” Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder using Atomic Fiber Co. in “Hocus Pocus” – funny story about the bag Keepsies by Hunter Hammersen using Undead Yarn in “Lester” My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks using Rock & String Creation in “Appalachian Autumn” Pay Day Socks by Leah Oakley using Destination Yarns in “Karachi” Swing Left socks by Megan Williams using Panorama Fiber Arts in “Heart of Texas” Knot Garden Shawl by verybusymonkey using Shalimar Breathless in “Gunmetal” Waterdance by Julia Swart using Yarn Carnival Paradigm Shift Spinning Into the Whirled Odds and Ends Katie In the Light by Casey Day-Crosier (Tangerine Designs). Asymmetric shawl knit holding fingering weight double, that transitions/marls into the next color. Also, an applied border that becomes fringe. Using Plucky knitter in a dark navy teal blue, a variegated blue and purple, and a purple pink. Yowza weigh it shawl #1 in Miss Babs yowza Bargello Planter kit from Brooklyn Craft Company Casting on soon: Somer Equatorial Nights cowl by Audry Nicklin Katie Hipster shawl by Joji Locatelli using Plucky Knitter – either cozy in a purple Tuft Wrap by Plucky knitter — will use crew (merino/cotton blend) in poppycock, cloud cap, and caramel kiss Acquisitions Somer Leading Men Fiber Arts: “Just Sayin’” on Showcase Leading Men Fiber Arts: “Spiced Apple Cider” on Showcase Destination Yarns Passport Sock in “Karachi” Undead Yarn Vamphyri in “This Is Halloween” (Thanks, Heidi!) Gynx Yarn “Christmas Lights” Bags by Awesome Grannie Southwestern bag Reading & Watching Somer Finished Paper Ghosts by Julia Heaberlin Finished The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater Finished Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear Finished Time’s Convert by Deborah Harkness Reading Fear by Bob Woodward Reading Stephen’s book Katie Bring me Their Hearts by Sara Wolf – YA fantasy I’ve Got the Duke to Keep Me Warm – Kelly Bowen A Duke in the Night – Kelly Bowen Currently reading — These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch, next up is Sea Witch by Sarah Henning and Fly Girls  by Keith O’Brien plus all the other new YA out from Sept/Oct/Nov The Durrell’s in Corfu — Masterpiece Theater  

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Episode 97

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FOs Somer Knitting Hidden Gusset mitts by Mone Dräger in Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock in “Snap Dragon” Pay Day Socks by Leah Oakley in Unwind Yarn Company Journey Sock in “Lake Frances Sunrise” Spinning 2 Guys Yarn Wensleydale in “Shortcake” Shirsty Cat Designs Merino/Tencel Active WIPS Somer Knitting Distract Me sweater by Amanda Woeger in Suburban Stitcher Sock in “Slate Blue” and “Rivers Edge” Vanilla socks using Elemental Fiber Works Polwarth/Silk/Mohair in “Venus” Garter Rib Socks from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel in Unwind Yarn Company Journey Sock in “Bluffs” Katie Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry. I am using Miss Babs Kaweah DK. Bankhead hat by Susie Gourlay in malabrigo worsted in hummingbird Crochet temperature blanket – granny squares – each round is a day, so 52 squares. Will make 4 extra squares to have 56 – 7×8. I am using a box store worsted in 8 colors.  Up to 26+ squares. I am using this method to join the squares together. Other Crafty adventures Cross stitch stocking Acquisitions Somer Phat Fiber box Katie No yarn in 3 weeks! Events DFW Fiber Fest – Somer will be there for a while on Friday Reading & Watching Somer Reading Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Watching Bright Star musical Love, Simon Katie Read Beyond Scandal and Desire by Lorraine Heath. Historical romance – 3 stars. Started Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.  It is on hold until I sort out my feelings about this book. Reading Between the Devil and the Duke by Kelly Bowen. Historical romance. Up next is Wicked Deep by Shea Earnshaw — YA paranormal and witches In the Kitchen Baking Double Ginger Crumb Cookies Lemon Cookie Cups with a lemon buttercream Non baking Hamburger stroganoff