Recorded Monday, August 15, 2022
Book talk begins at 20:00
2022 MOTHER BEAR KAL
Mother Bear Chatter Thread
Mother Bear FO Thread
12 in 22 Chatter Thread
Lambtown 2022
Virtual get-together Zoom
On Episode 252, we will have Sarah Fain, TV writer, knitter and spinner with us!
KNITTING
Tracie finished:
Mother Bears 287 - 290
Tracie's Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer, using Color Notes Yarn Pure Sport in Clear Red, Western Sky Knits Willow Superwash Sport, and madelinetosh Pashmina in Jasper
Barb finished: 1. Mother Bear #261 & 262
Barb's Bankhead hat #19 by Susie Gorlay, using Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Goth Kitty colorway
Test Knit for Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Knit Picks Hawthorne Tonal Handprint in the Springfield colorway
Tracie continues to work on:
Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy
Tracie cast on:
Cinna Top by Ksenia Naidyon, in 5 colors of Alchemy Silken Straw
Barb continues to work on:
That’s My Jam by Steve Fegert - using a kit from Leading Men Fiber Arts
Goth Kitty Socks, using Knitpicks Felici in the Goth Kitty colorway
Barb has cast on:
Hot Springs Willow Hat by NichKnit Designs, using Berroco Vintage Worsted, in the Yukon Green colorway
Polobello tee by Josee Paquin using Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in the Sloop colorway
BOOKS
Tracie read:
Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau - 5 stars
The Silent Quarry by Cheryl Rees-Price - 2.5 stars
The Trivia Night by Ali Lowe - 4.5 stars
The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey - 4.5 stars
For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb and the Murder that Shocked Chicago by Simon Baatz - 3 stars
Barb read:
Beyond the Crushing Waves by Lilly Mirren - 4 stars
The Lying Club by Annie Ward - 3.5 stars
In Her Eyes by Sarah Alderson - 3 stars
The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman - 4 stars
Tracie recommends Get Organized With The Home Edit on Netflix