Ep. 112 - Nothing Butthole Related

 Happy 2022!

Skeinenable Ep 112 : Skein Enable Podcast : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

What I've Finished:

Jill has finished a number of things in the last few months.  For Halloween, she made a Barf John Candy costume for her daughter with knit fingerless driving gloves out of Knit Picks Essential Sock in Timber, embroidered name patch and needle-felted hairpiece.  

Jill sewed a felt ornament using the Twelve Days of Christmas patterns by Larissa Holland of Mmmcrafts and Benzies wool blend felt.  She finished the #2 turtle dove ornament.  She also made a few more mittens for the Smitten Garland by Emily Ivey and decided that 12 mittens was enough for the garland.  Jill also made a couple hats for Starling including a fox hat from the Foxy & Wolfie hat by Ekaterina Filippova-Blanchard out of Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino DK (Rav page here) and Cellarium test knit by Rachel Illsley in Woolfolk SNO 01+02 (Rav page here).  She made two identical newborn Beloved bonnets by Tin Can Knits in Long Dog Yarns DK in New Growth for two new babies she knows.  Jill finished the test knit she did for Rabbit Hole Knits.  After months she's finished the Ephemeris mosaic shawl by Debra Gerhard out of Long Dog Yarn Bounce Sock in First Blush and Teal Torch Knits Sock in Good Til the Last Drop.  Her Rav page here.

My Current Fix:

Jill is finally finishing up the Posy cropped cardigan by Marzena Kolacek out of Invictus Yarns Unconquerable Sole BFL in the NoCKRs colorway.  She tried a couple crochet projects before Christmas and mostly abandoned them, the Hanging sloth planter by Hello Happy and Mr. Poopy Butthole by Ami Toys Handmade on Etsy.  She is planning on starting the Toddler Thrum Mitts by Steph Thomson.  

What I'm Jonesing For:

Jill has quite a few recent favorites.  There are some accessories like the Snow Fern hat by Kalurah Hudson, the cabled cowl Honey Pie by Claire Slade, the stashbuster shawl Stripes on Stripes by All Knit Up Designs and the headband Emerald Twist by Susanna Winter.  She tried to find the Knit Now Issue 133, Sept 2021 issue that had the A Peanuts Christmas kit/pattern by Sachiyo Ishii.  She likes the sophisticated short rows sweater BANE by Emily Greene and the intarsia sweater Amina Sweater by Slyvia Watts-Cherry.  There's a cute little kid dress, Cowgirl Dress, by Anna and Heidi Pickles.  She also likes the Winding flowers stockings by Marinka van Puijenbroek.

Uppers, Downers and Misc. Links:

Bucilla advent calendar kit

Maria Amelie Designs

The Matrix Resurrections

Don't Look Up (2021)

Eternals (2021)

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Black Widow (2021)

Sally Rooney - Conversations with Friends and Normal People

Dream Girl by Laura Lippman

The Righteous Gemstones

Rick and Morty

Expecting Amy

Ep. 107 - To Each Their Own

 Jill is getting close to her due date!  So baby project galore!

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Note: Project and pattern links are to Ravelry pages. 

What I've Finished:

Jill completed the Compass crochet blanket by Buttonnose Crochet.  Her Rav page here.  She used Lion Brand Mandala in the Pixie colorway.  She used exactly two skeins.  She finished the Garter Earflap Hat from Purl Soho in the baby size, using Gnarled Paw Proper DK in Mexican Blue-Winged Butterfly.  Her Rav page here.  For her final spin for Tour de Fleece, she chain-plied the Greenwood Fiberworks Merino Superfine in the "Camo" OOAK colorway.  She ended up with about 379 yards of a fingering (not worsted like I said in the episode) 3-ply.  The Rav page for the yarn here.  She also made the Fingering Entrechat by Lisa Chemery (Frogginette Knits) out of Spun Right Round SW Sock in Combat boots & Baby doll dresses colorway.

My Current Fix:

Jill's working on the matching Fingering Entrechat Bonnet using the same Spun Right Round yarn, in the 0-3months size.  She's also making a Baby Yoda for Babies cardigan by Arianna Soloway for a friend out of Berroco Vintage in a taupe colorway doubled, and Craftsmart Value Economique in the sage colorway, also doubled for the hood.  Her Rav page here.  She first tried to use Knit Picks Chroma and Cloudborn Worsted held together for the hood.  She also did a little work on her Fox Paws by Xandy Peters.

What I'm Jonesing For:

Jill still has some plans for additional baby crafting.  She wants to sew burp cloths, breastfeeding nipple pads, and knit up some baby socks.  She is going to use the Embroidered Birds pattern from Arne & Carlos bird book in Knit Picks Palette for a baby mobile.  Jill wants to make the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi.  Cat made the announcement about upcoming death on her blog.  The KAL hashtag is #4catbordhi.  Jill kind of wants to make the cowl out of purple and to make it as part of the emPower People project.  She's into the one-skein Amoretto shawl by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne.  She also bought the Pink Velvet pullover by Andrea Mowry as part of her birthday sale.  

Re-Ups:

Jill bought some Romney from Goodie Supply Co. for the Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild Spin-a-long in the Safer at Home colorway, and matching Safer at Home Tonal 5 (a mint color).  Jill also received the Tin Roof pattern by Yamagara from Melinda/Yarnderwoman.

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:

Palm Springs (2020) on Hulu

Uncut Gems (2019) on Netflix

Fatal Affair (2020) on Netflix

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich on Netflix

The Last Dance - ESPN docuseries on Netflix

Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (2019) on Amazon by Nick Broomfield

Alone - Artic Season 6

Medical Police

Ep. 106 - Crafting with Glitter

I hope you're being safe out there!!  Here's the latest from me! 

I think this is embedding weird - you can follow this link to listen if its not working on the webisite: https://archive.org/details/skeinenable-ep-106

Warning: The pattern links go to Ravelry pages.  Please do not follow the links if Ravelry is harmful to you at the moment! 

What I've Finished:

Jill knit up baby hat using the Baker Jo (little) pattern by Jessika Ambada out of Fil&Tropia Wise Fox Stellina yarn held double and Forbidden Fiber Co Pride in Mist.  She finished up the quilting on her baby quilt using the pattern Frolic Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew in a kit from Connecting Threads.  She sewed up another Connecting Threads kit, this one put together by Shannon Fabrics for the My Bubba giraffe playmat.  She also finished spinning 4oz of Goodie Supply Co. 80/20 S. American Wool/Viscose in Naked Bubblegum.  She got only about 254 yards of a bouncy fingering weight yarn.  Her Rav page here.

My Current Fix:

For the rest of Tour de Fleece, Jill has been working on 100% Superfine Merino from Greenwood Fiberworks in a "Camo" OOAK colorway.  Her Rav page here.  She's continuing with her long term project, the Fox Paws by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette.  She's plugging away at her crochet baby blanket, Compass by Buttonnose Crochet out of Lion Brand Mandala yarn in Pixie.  She's also started a Purl Soho Garter Ear Flap Hat in a baby size using Gnarled Paw Proper DK in the Mexican Blue Wing Butterfly colorway to match Lucas's hat.

What I'm Jonesing for:

Jill received the Fingering Entrechat pattern by Frogginette/Lisa Chemery from Kiyoko from her knitting guild.  She likes the newborn hat Pirouette Beanie by Fiona Oliver.  She also likes the adult Momentum Beanie by Benjamin Matthews.  She loves the pattern and concept for the emPower People cowl/kerchief by Casapinka.  More about the emPower project here.  Jill's into the cropped tee Tin Roof by Yamagara.  Although she hates seagulls, she likes the Albatross pattern by Rachel Borello Carroll.

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:

13 Reasons Why - Season 3 on Netflix

Pose - Season 1 on Netflix

Perry Mason on HBO

House Seasons 3 & 4 on Amazon

Twins (1988)

Mid90s (2018)

Ep. 105 - Most Adorable Blocking Ever

Episode 105 is finally up!  I hope you are all doing well.


What I've Finished:
Jill finally wrapped up her Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Briar Heather and other scrap yarns.  Her Rav page here.  This was sent to her swap partner along with a tiny glove ornament knit from the Mini-Me pattern by Julia Mueller.  She used scrap sock yarn for this.  Her Rav page here.  Jill also finished and blocked her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter.  She used Malabrigo Rios in Denim, Sandback, Valentina and Magenta.

My Current Fix:
Jill's still slowly working on her Fox Paws stole by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette.  Her Rav page here.  She started a Compass baby blanket by Buttonnose Crochet out of Lion Brand Mandala in Pixie.  She also cast-on a Baker Jo (little) by Jessika Ambada out of Fil&Tropia Wise Fox Stellina fingering weight leftovers held double.  She also finished the piecing and backing of the Frolic Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew.

What I'm Jonesing For:
Jill loves Festival of Stitches by Lisa Hannes, which was originally a Mystery KAL.  She's into the Hands cardigan by Chantal Belisle.  She also thinks it would be funny to make Facehugger by Neetza Drake for baby/maternity photos.  She likes two baby patterns, Genevieve's Tube Socks from Knitmore Girls and the Hope Romper Dress by Nomad Stitches.

Re-Ups:
Wee Cupcake by Taiga Hilliard and other goodies from Lynne (TSimpleKelly)
Alterknit Stitch Dictionary by Andrea Rangel
Holst Garn Tides in Maroon
Lavishea lotion bar
Tannei Casey project bags
February Baby Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmerman from Kim (slow.cloth)
Turtlepurl self-striping in Trenchcoat (based on Burberry plaid!)

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:
Twinset Designs podcast
Insecure Season 4
We're Here on HBO
Upload on Amazon
Jingle All the Way (1996)
The Wrong Missy (2020)
Pierced by the Sun by Laura Esquivel

Ep. 101 - Shawl Stay Home

I hope you and your families are safe and healthy!


What I've Finished:
Jill spun and plied the rest of her Wonderland Dyeworks 80/20 Merino/Silk braid in the Rain Storm.  She got 357 yards out of 4.3oz.  Her Rav page here.  She also crocheted a baby hat, Anupriya by Betsy Myles from the Berroco website.  She used Red Heart Heart & Sole self-striping yarn in Mellow Stripe.

My Current Fix: 
Jill is working on Archer by Elizabeth Doherty out of FilandTropia Wise Fox Stellina in a purple orchid color and Forbidden Fiber Company Pride in Mist.  She's finished the body, and still has the sleeves to go.  Her Rav page here.  She's very close to finishing the Bacon & Eggs Booties by Kathie Popadin out of leftover Malabrigo Sock, Malabrigo Mechita and Pagewood Farms Chugiak.

What I'm Jonesing for:
Jill bought some Malabrigo Rios in Camel, and intends to use that with the Knit Picks Fable Fur to make a baby bomber jacket.  She's about to cast on any moment for a mosaic shawl by Lisa Hannes.  She is looking at the Herbarium and the Laurelie shawls.  There will be a knitalong for mosaic shawls, with the tag #shawlstayhomekal.
She is impressed with the Frog and Toad pattern by Kristina Ingrid McGowan.  She likes the Sweetheart Bomber by Amy Appel.  The Volans Cardigan0 by Whitney Howard is currently free and awesome.  Jill likes the Arte Nuova top by Rachel Illsley and the Dissent Pullover by Andrea Rangel.  Two crochet afghans that Jill likes are the Succulent Spring Hexagon Afghan by Jennifer Pionk and the Confetti Blanket by Rachele Carmona.

Uppers and Downers, and Miscellaneous Links:
House, M.D.
The Comeback on HBO
Next in Fashion on Netflix
Better Call Saul
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson on Netflix
Brooklyn Tweed

I also announce a few winners from the FIFO craftalong.  If I mention you, please contact me for a Ravelry pattern download of your choice, up to $10.

Ep. 100 - CelebrationTime!

Episode 100!  See the giveaway thread in the Ravelry group to win a shawl, project bag, or batt!



What We've Finished:
Jill finished the Ribboned Crop Top by Ellen Coy from Interweave Knits, Winter 2020 out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky Superwash in Garnet Heather and Briar Heather.  Annie finished the April Hat by Courtney Kelley from the Year of Hats out of Kelbourne Woolens Germantown.  She also finished the Speedy Selbu Mittens by Skeindeer Knits out of Lett Lopi.  She also made a stockinette cowl out of Knit Picks Fable Fur in Bjern.

Our Current Fix:
Jill is working on Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Filandtropia Wise Fox Stellina and Forbidden Fiber Co. Pride in Mist.  She is also still spinning the Wonderland Dyeworks 80/20 wool/silk in Rain Storm.  She's getting excited to do a Combo Spin with assorted fiber from the guild fiber exchange.  Annie is working on a Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure using With Pointed Sticks Glitter Gel Pen yarn in the Mermaid colorway.

What We're Jonesing For:
Annie is looking at quilt patterns from Lella Boutique.  Jill is trying to find a baby pattern for a friend.  She's looking at the Bacon & Eggs Booties by Katie Popadin, Anupriya by Betsy Myles and Berroco, and Baby Yeti by Berroco.  She's also into the Spring into Summer, Rompers & Jacket by OGE Knitwear Designs and Koala by Claire Garland.  She loves two Valentine's Day themed hats, the Ebba Hat by Kristin Drysdale and the Love & Hearts Hat by Susan B. Anderson.

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:
Diamond Art Painting - check out Annie's (petiteweaver) Instagram profile for a coupon/referral code.
Sashiko Jacket for babies by Qing Fibre
Suede Baby Booties Knit (Baby Uggs)
Baby Yoda for Babies by Arianna Soloway
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
Alex Honnold
RuPaul's Drag Race
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Dawn Kathryn Studios project bags
Joji & Co leather project bags
Mealthy Crisplid
The Lighthouse (2019)
Locke & Key
To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020)
Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)
The Mandalorian

Ep. 98 - Opadoo Completed

Happy New Year!


What I've Finished:
Jill knit the Trap-A-Zoid socks by Sarah Jordan out of dark purple and olive/mustard Koigu.  Her Rav page here.  She also knit the Nara Fingerless mittens by Wondrlanding in Malabrigo Finito in the Chispas colorway.  Her Rav page here.  She made the Anagram Hat by Amy van de Laar out of  Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Hayloft.  Her Rav page here.  She made the Secondary Cowl by Stephanie Lotven from Sierra Yarn Chikan in Rose.  She had to do more repeats for the same circumference given the smaller yarn.  Rav page here.  Her shawl project was Part of Your World by Lily Go out of Wolle's Custom Color Changing Cotton in Strawflower using 8/0 amber beads.  Her Rav page here.  Her garment project was the Totum Tee from Nomad Stitches using Knit Picks Comfy Fingering in Hollyberry.  Her Rav page here.  And her last project for the Giftalong Opadoo was the Hyzenthlay Rabbit Beanie (Knit) by Sheila Toy Stromberg out of HiKoo Kensington and leftover fingering scraps held double for the flowers.  Her Rav page here.

My Current Fix:
Jill went back to working on her Framework Bralette by Jessie Mae Martinson out of handspun yarn from 80/20 Merino/Silk fiber from Capistrano Fiber Arts.  She's also back to knitting Ondawa by Michele Wang out of Malabrigo Rios in Purpuras.

What I'm Jonesing For:
A whimsical pattern Jill likes is the Snake Coil Cowl by Ariel Woods.  She likes the new sweater, Elwyn Pullover by Erika Flory.  She's into a couple crochet hats, the Puffs on the Bias Hat by Viktoria Gogolak and Seraphine Slouch by Danielle Arseniak.  There's a cool crochet shawl, Bumps in the Road Shawl by Rachy Newin.  A knit shawl she likes is Cirrus by Natasja Hornby.  She also likes the Mellon socks by Sari Nordlund and the Elfbaby hat by Robynn Weldon.

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:
Star Wars: The Rise of Starwalker (2019)
Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (2019)
Barry

Ep. 97 - Giftalong kickoff

I'm having trouble embedding the audio.  You can find it at archive.org here.

Jill has been super busy, but finally was able to find time to check in with you guys!  Happy
 December everyone!

What I've Finished:
She got some additional Jen Goodie fiber to finish off her Myndie shawl by Ambah O'Brien.  Her Rav page here.  She made another set of reuseable makeup removers out of a Jenni Calo alligator flannel from Connecting Threads.  She also made a Gnome de Plume by Sarah Schira using a mini from Dyed by Hand Yarns Tough Sock in Silver Screen.  She also used some Berroco Sox leftovers and Malabrigo Sock in some green.  Her Rav page here.  This is her first project for the Indie Designer Giftalong.

My Current Fix:
Jill was making good progress on her Ondawa by Michele Wang in Malabrigo Rios in Purpuras but put it aside for giftalong projects.  She also started a Framework Bralette by Jessie Mae Martinson in some Capistrano Fiber Arts handspun.  She started a pair of Trap-a-Zoid socks by Sarah Jordan using Koigu leftovers.  She's working on a pair of Nara fingerless mittens by Wondrlanding using Malabrigo Finito in the Chispas colorway.  She's also crocheting the Totum Tee by NomadStitches in Knit Picks Comfy Fingering in the Hollyberry colorway.

What I'm Jonesing For:
Jill likes the My Cowl Canvas by Carolyn Bloom.  She has some favorite holiday patterns, including the Frostvale Snowflake by Julia Hart, Winter Folk Friends by Esther Braithwaite and Dash Away Reindeer by Sara Elizabeth Kellner.  Her new favorite crochet patterns are Maraska by Elena Fedotna and It Calls Me by Lily Go.  She loves the colorwork Wilkhaven Sweater by Emily K. Williams, the by coat Amalia by Felipa Carneiro and the interestingly constructed By the Campfire by Rachel Illsley.  She also loves the Shik'is Headband by Jennifer Berg.

Re-Ups:
Dye Lots Studio
Birdie Parker Designs
The Royal Bee
Pam Powers Knits
Wildfiber Studio
Latifah Saafir Studios
Lady Dye Yarns - 19th Amendment
Compatto Yarn Salon
Tale Spun Yarns
Knitted Wit

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous:
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Watchmen on HBO
The Righteous Gemstones on HBO
Terrace House on Netflix
Four and Twenty Blackbirds pie cookbook

Ep. 94 - Bra Triangles

Will we see you at Stitches SoCal in November?  Let me know!!


What I've Finished:
Jill is all done with her Good Vibes shawl by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne out of Hedgehog Skinny Singles in the Fool's Gold and Gossip colorways.  She used Mary Annarella's Tale of Two Shawls modification for the cast-on.  Her Rav page here.  She also finished the As If Tee by Shay Johnson using Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Black Pearl doubled for the body and Twist, Yarns of Intrigue mohair/silk lace in Imperial Mist for the top.

My Current Fix:
Jill is still working on her Butterly/Papillon shawl by Marin Melchior using Uneek Fingering and Knit Picks Palette in Mist.  She also started Ondawa by Michele Wang from Brooklyn Tweed Fall 14 using Malabrigo Rios in Purpuras.

What I'm Jonesing For:
Jill is into a crochet doily, Calla by Zoya Matyushenko and the beautiful Spica Embossed Bag by Natalia Kononova.  She thinks the Knot Front Crop by Kerri Blumer is super cute.  She's into the Reversible Coffee Moms Cowl by Mary W. Martin and the Sun King hat by Jenny F.  She's tempted to buy the Little Sailor Collection by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne.

Re-Ups:
Leading Men Fiber Arts

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:
The Good Cop on Netflix
The Closer on Amazon
Dragula: the Search for the World's First Drag Supermonster
Unbelievable
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
#myrhineBIPOCsweater
BIPOC make-along

Ep. 93 - Marilyn Manson

It's been a long month since I talked to you last!


What I've Finished:
Jill finished Panda by Susan B. Anderson out of Knit Picks Capretta Bare, Malabrigo Sock in Eggplant, Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool and Misti Alpaca Lace.  Her Rav page here.  After recording the last episode, Jill redid the bottom edging of her Panjereh pullover by Christina Danaee.  Her Rav page here.  She also finished spinning her Mork Made Fiber Co skein.

My Current Fix: 
Jill restarted a Complicated-along project, the Papillon/Butterfly shawl by Marin Melchior out of Uneek Fingering in colorway 3007 and Knit Picks Palette in Mist.  She is working on Good Vibes by Nadia Cretin-Lachenne using Hedgehog Skinny Singles in Fool's Gold and Gossip.  She used Mary Annarella's Tale of Two Shawls modification for the garter tab cast-on.  She started the As If Tee by Shay Johnson out of two strands of Dragonfly Fibers Pixie in Black Pearl and probably Twist, Yarns of Intrigue mohair/silk in Imperial Mist.  Jill is trying out her new Electric Eel Nano and spinning some fluorescent yellow BFL/Silk from Under Dutch Skies.

What I'm Jonesing For:
Jill's into the Orchard Cardigan by Courtney Spainhower from Interweave Knits Fall 2019.  She loves Alpacacino by Maxim Cyr.  She likes Eventide by Inyoung Kim (Mielaworkshop) from the PomPom Quarterly Issue 30 Autumn 2019.  She's also into the variations on the Lauren Tank by Born & Raised Knits.  Jill likes the free Amigurumi Woodstock pattern by Amigurinos softies.

Re-Ups:
Electric Eel Nano wheel
Ravelry Mini-Mart
Knit a Monster Nursery by Rebecca Danger

Uppers and Downers:
Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)
Murder She Wrote
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Boys 
Bachelor in Paradise
Are You the One?
Ex on the Beach
Married at First Sight
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
Vader Immortal for Oculus Rift

Ep. 91 - Mathin' Really Good

Annie is back for Ep. 91!


What We've Finished:
Annie finished her Breeze Racerback tank by Jessie Mae Martinson out of Earl Grey Fiber Co Gunpowder. 

She is also almost done with the crocheted coverup Davallia by Isa Catepillan out of Twist Yarns of Intrigue Alpaca/Linen yarn in a grey taupe color.  Her Rav page is here.  She substituted a macramé border with added beads for the trim.

Jill finished up her pom pom animal of Olivia using Knit Picks Palette and instructions from the Trikotri book she bought in Tokyo.

Our Current Fix:
Annie is working on the Ripple Bralette also by Jessie Mae Martinson using Deep Hue Sea yarn.
Jill is still working on Panjereh by Christina Danaee out of Plucky Knitter Solo in the Under the Sea colorway and Malabrigo Mechita in Frank Ochre.  She's also making progress on Baby's Kaftan by Debbie Bliss using Rowan Cotton Glace in 815.  She's prepping for Tour de Fleece using two braids of Goodie Supply Co.  One is 100% Shetland in the Get Off My Rainbow and the other is 72% Shetland, 14% Pearl and 14% Silk in Naked/undyed.

What We're Jonesing For:
Annie wants to make Light Rain by Joji Locatelli from Interpretations Vol. 3.  She'll using Fiber & Hue Well Rounded Fingering in Spiced Chai.
Jill has favorited a few shawls: Banrion by Playing With Fibre from the most recent Knitty, Play It By Queer by Shanel Wu, and Berry Crumble Shawl by Xandy Peters.  She likes a couple that would be a good use of some handspun including the Comfort Zone Tank by Tif Neilan and Winston by La Maison Rililie.  She really wants to make Panda by Susan B. Anderson.  Jill and Annie both love Black Sheep, White Sheep and Oliver Pig by Susan B. Anderson.

Re-Ups: 
Streamline sample button cards

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:
Illuminated Knits by Lucy Hague
Bridge to Nowhere hike
Always Be My Maybe (2019) Netflix original
Wine Country (2019) Netflix original
Murder Mystery (2019) Netflix original
Fleabag on Amazon
Outlander now on Netflix
Border (Grans, 2018) free on Hulu
Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse (2018) now on Netflix
Killing Eve
The Handmaid's Tale
Better Call Saul
Murder, She Wrote
Snerb Yarn

Ep. 62 - Building Blocks of Fashion

Joining Jill for this episode is Ellen!  Ellen is Ellblo on Ravelry and Instagram.  You should check out her blog L.A. Is My Beat!

Finished projects:

Ellen got to show off her Belle Epoque Shawl by Kira Dulaney.  She used MadelineTosh Merino Light in Grasshopper from her friend Natalie and then added a burgundy color, Medieval of the Merino Light for the edging.  Her Rav page here.  She also added the same edging from the Belle Epoque, to a crochet shawl she had made in the past using the Klamath pattern by Sarah Kukuchek.  The original shawl was in Berroco Boboli yarn and the edging is in a bright orange Shibui Lace Weight yarn.  Ellen made a wonderful version of the G.G. Cardigan by Nadia Fuad that was inspired by a $2,800 granny square coat by Rosetta Getty worn by Gigi Hadid.  Her Rav page here. 

Ellen likes to combine knitting and crochet.  She uses a top-down formula, similar to the February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynn and then crochets the body and sleeves.  An example is her Noro-Brigo Cardigan.  She made a great cover for her ukulele strap out of crochet!

Jill finished some crochet baby booties using the Hammerhead Sharks booties pattern by Kristi Simpson.  She used some RYC DK superwash yarn and Knit Picks Stroll Sport in white.  Her Rav page here.  Jill also finished spinning some Merino/Silk/Bamboo from BJS Fiber Creations in a fall colorway.

Our Current Fix:

Jill is only working on her Zweig sweater by Caitlin Hunter out of Malabrigo Sock in Persia and Pearl.  She is hoping to finish before the Olympics start!  Her Rav page is here.

Ellen is crocheting another Virus Shawl. This one is using Trendsetter Yarns "Smoothies"  It is a gradient yarn but it is challenging to crochet with because of the multiple untwisted strands.  Her Rav page here.

What We're Jonesing For:

Jill is into the Saltwater Bay cardigan by Amy Christoffers from Knitty, Winter 2017.  She thinks the Owlentines by Rachel Borello Carroll is cute and timely for Valentine's Day.  Since we're talking crochet, she recently queued The Adirondack Wrap by ChiWei Ranck.

Ellen has a Valentine's project in mind as well, the A Hearty Hello Shawl by Fionitta.com, a triangular shawl in filet-crochet.  She also likes the Ribbie Taiyo Scarf by Megan Delorme.  She is also inspired by a picture of an amazing crochet top with a giant eyeball across the front and granny stripes.

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:

WeHo Stitch 'n' Bitch at the Original Farmer's Market

The Little Knittery at 1808 No. Vermont Ave, Los Feliz.

The Knitting Tree, LA

Tunisian Crochet - Jill was thinking of these shawls by Aiobhe Ni

Velveteria

Sven Kirsten - Book of Tiki

Charles Phoenix

Granny Greensbag by Ellen Bloom

Annual Dishcloth Swap group

Eyeball Shawl by Stephen West

Beth's Little Star Afghan by Beth Parsons

Caron Cakes Thread

Hana Hou felted ukulele case by Wendy Bernard

Death is a Lonely Business by Ray Bradbury

Hollywood's Garden of Allah book series by Martin Turnbull

Working Girl (1988)

Nine to Five (1980)

Freaks and Geeks

Lost Light by Michael Connelly

Ep. 59 - Despite the Dream

Finished Items:
Jill finished the Coronis sweater by Emily Ringelman.  She used Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Sport in Clintonville and Gnarled Paw Proper DK in Horse in a Gray Flannel Suit and Mexican Blue Butterfly.  Her Rav page is here.  She also made two little hat ornaments using the Icy Seas pattern by Hunter Hammersen.  She used some leftover Knit Picks Stroll in Wonderland for those.

My Current Fix:
Jill is working on the Wake shawl by Kephren Pritchett in Frabjous Fiber Wonderland Chesire yarn in Shillings & Pence.  She is debating whether to keep knitting and make the medium or just finish at the small size.  She is also plugging away at the 3-in-1 Button Boots by Bekah Knits.  She's using Tahki Donegal Tweed in an oatmeal color and Lamb's Pride Worsted in Ink Blue for the soles.  She's also just started the Summer Into Fall baby dress by Lisa Chemery.

What I'm Jonesing For:
Jill's into a few patterns that would work for the Indie Design Giftalong: Thunderstorm Toque by Abbye Dahl and necklaces like the Zarah Necklace by Ambah O'Brien and the #statementknits by Susanne Sommer.  She loves the Chunky Walnut hat by Katrin Schubert and the ChevRiot shawl by Jennifer Dassau.  A couple holiday patterns Jill likes are the Olive's Christmas Stocking by Pernille Larsen and the Tannenbaumchen Potholder by Sybil R.

Re-Ups:
All the Pretty Colors Quilt kit from Connecting Threads
My Bubba Cuddle Kit by Shannon Fabrics
Gnarledpaw Yarns

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:
The Handmaid's Tale
Riverdale
Longmire
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues by Tom Robbins
The Disaster Artist
Uncreative Crafter podcast
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJ1gSt2xzvoZu5iZmAbAcw

Ep. 58 - Ugh, names

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  Let all of the KAL/CAL/GALs begin!



Finished Projects:
Jill finished the Summer Vibes shawl by Lesley Ann Robinson out of Queensland Uluru in White Sands and Violet Hill.  She finally finished her Mustang Quilt!  This was a kit using Melody Miller fabrics from Cotton + Steel.

My Current Fix:
Jill is still working on the Kusha Kusha Scarf, but will likely put it away for Indie Designer Giftalong projects.  She's started Wake by Kephren Pritchett out of Frabjous Fiber Chesire Cat in the Shillings & Pence colorway.  Jill started swatching for Coronis by Emily Ringelman.  She's probably going to use Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Sport in Clintonville and Gnarledpaw Splendid DK in Horse in a Gray Flannel Suit.

What I'm Jonesing For:
Jill is planning on some giftalong projects.  She bought the Zippertooth Mitts by Claire Lakewood.  She also got the Mayfield Mitts and the Honeylocust Loop both by Erica Heusser.  She's also thinking about making the 3-in-1 Button Boots by Bekah Knits, the Summer Into Fall baby dress by Lisa Chemery and the Fleet Fox stuffie by Leah B. Thibault.  After the GAL is over, she might do the Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter and Felicatas (The Arrow Sweater) by Lisa Hannes.

Re-Ups:
Florence Flamingo by Elizabeth Hartman
Fat Quarter Pop-up by The Fat Quarter Gypsy
Pompoms from FFFabuknits - Marissa Louder
Sew Together Stitching Lounge

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:
Lorilee Beltman
Mystery Oreos
Justice League (2017)
Life on the Line (2015)
3 Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Stranger Things 2
Harmonquest on VRV
Project Runway
50 Shades Darker
Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream - Salty Caramel recipe
The Best Recipe cookbook

Ep. 56 - This Is Just Nasty

I had Lisa and Eve as guests this time around!  You might remember Eve from Michele's previous podcast, Skein After Skein.



Finished Items:
Eve had recently finished a crochet basket, that she modified greatly from another pattern.  She made several cute fake fur hats using the pattern Jake and Lizzy by Heidi Yates.  One of her Rav pages is here.  Jill finished a Foxy and Wolfie hat by Ekaterina Blanchard.  She used Cloudborn Superwash DK in orange and cream.

Our Current Fix:

Eve is working on a chemo cap using the Madeline's Cap pattern by Knots of Love.  Lisa is working on a cute little sewn felt animal from Tubby Wubby.  She also showed us her zipper pouch sewn using cork.

Jill is making her way through Summer Vibes by Lesley Anne Robinson out of Queensland Uluru.  She is also still working on the Kusha Kusha scarf using Habu Stainless Steel/Silk and Merino.  She spun up some .5 oz little nests of Targhee/Bamboo/Silk fiber from Goodie Supply Company.  Jill is going to use the handspun yarn to knit up embroidered birds from Arne & Carlos's Field Guide to Knitted Birds.  She also finally basted her quilt!  

What We're Jonesing For:

Jill is into the Lavia pullover by Katrin Schneider.  She bought the pattern for the Zweig pullover by Caitlin Hunter.  She's also into the mix & shake hat by Svetlana Volkova.

Uppers, Downers & Miscellaneous Links:
Kitty Pi by Wendy D. Johnson
Quilty Box
Sewrella - Happy Yarn Mail
Mystery 220 group
Cost Plus World Market
Twin Peaks (2017)
The Good Wife
The Sinner
Jane the Virgin
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Assassin's Creed (2016)
Consenting Adults (1992)
Project Runway
Knott's Scary Farm

Ep. 51 - Occasion for Cat Stuff for real this time

Here's the actual Ep. 51!  I full on skipped a major step last time...


Finished Items:
Jill finished her Laura's Leaves shawl by Emily K. Williams.  She used One Twisted Tree Prime Fingering in Acid Peacock.  Her Rav page here.

My Current Fix:
Jill is working on her Sous Sous pullover by Norah Gaughan out of Malabrigo Arroyo in Plomo.  She also started her Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning using Koigu KPM in a blue color and Knit Picks Gloss Fingering in Honey.

What I'm Jonesing For:
Jill bought the Foxy & Wolfie pattern by Ekaterina Filippova-Blanchard (KatyTricot).  She likes the Soleie A vintage cardigan by Anne B. Hanssen.  She is tempted by the Briocheluscious shawl by Andrea Mowry.  For crochet, she likes The Durban Spice Girls square by Jen Tyler and the Juna the mini unicorn by Little Bichons (as well as her Malo the mini bear).  Jill got the Field Guide to Knitted Birds book by Arne & Carlos.  She really wants to make the embroidered birds for a wall hanging.

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:
Fruity Knitting Podcast
Yarniacs podcast
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Outfest film festival
God's Own Country (2017)
Hannibal - with Mads Mikkelsen
Pushing Daisies
Dead Like Me
Wonderfalls
Master of None
The Leftovers
Sherlock
Live from the Poundstone Institute
The Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace

Jill also drew for the yarn giveaway from Berean Hills Alpaca - the winner was 58r8nity, Cassie!

Ep. 51 - Occasion for Cat Stuff

Sorry for any confusion!  I had some problem uploading apparently on Sunday.  The episode will go up later tonight 7/26/17. 

Finished Items:
Jill finished her Laura's Leaves shawl by Emily K. Williams.  She used One Twisted Tree Prime Fingering in Acid Peacock.  Her Rav page here.

My Current Fix:
Jill is working on her Sous Sous pullover by Norah Gaughan out of Malabrigo Arroyo in Plomo.  She also started her Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning using Koigu KPM in a blue color and Knit Picks Gloss Fingering in Honey.

What I'm Jonesing For:
Jill bought the Foxy & Wolfie pattern by Ekaterina Filippova-Blanchard (KatyTricot).  She likes the Soleie A vintage cardigan by Anne B. Hanssen.  She is tempted by the Briocheluscious shawl by Andrea Mowry.  For crochet, she likes The Durban Spice Girls square by Jen Tyler and the Juna the mini unicorn by Little Bichons (as well as her Malo the mini bear).  Jill got the Field Guide to Knitted Birds book by Arne & Carlos.  She really wants to make the embroidered birds for a wall hanging.

Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:
Fruity Knitting Podcast
Yarniacs podcast
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Outfest film festival
God's Own Country (2017)
Hannibal - with Mads Mikkelsen
Pushing Daisies
Dead Like Me
Wonderfalls
Master of None
The Leftovers
Sherlock
Live from the Poundstone Institute
The Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace

Jill also drew for the yarn giveaway from Berean Hills Alpaca - the winner was 58r8nity, Cassie!

Episode 3 - Postponed by Grossness

Lots of traveling chatting before the knitting content.  Knitting starting around 15 minutes in.  So sorry for the delay guys!  We'll try to stay on schedule!


Current Fix:
Michele hasn't been knitting much but is still working on her Mielie Vest by Hilary Smith Callis and Clincher by Ash Kearns.

Jill is working on the Crazy Stripes Tee by atelier Al-fa in Malabrigo Sock.  She also started a Cerise curl from the Curls book by Hunter Hammerson out of Araucania Atacama.  She is also four clues into the Sophie's Universe CAL blanket out of Knit Picks Brava.

What We're Jonesing For:
Jill has picked some vest patterns for Michele's next project.  She suggests the Impression Vest by Meghan Jones, Napoleon by Berroco, Sexxxy Librarian by Lilith Ubbelohde, Loro Vest by Cirilia Rose and the Vine Lace Vest by Cecily Glowik MacDonald.  Michele is most excited about the Impression Vest.

Jill is obsessing over complicated shawl patterns.  She has some Madtosh Merino Light she just purchased to make Oceania by Kieran Foley.  She is also still thinking about making Fox Paws by Xandy Peters in Knit Picks Palette.

Highs/Lows (Uppers and Downers?):
We mentioned some books.  Sea Biscuit by Laura Hillenbrand, Catch-22 by Joseph Heller for Jill.  In the Garden of Beasts by Eric Larsen, The Martian by Andy Weir for Michele.

The KnitScene styling we mentioned: