Relentless Knitting Podcast: Recent Episodes
Relentless Knitting Company
Welcome to the Relentless Knitting Podcast! We’re so happy you've found us. We are two science teachers who knit based out of the beautiful Okanagan valley in British Columbia Canada.
The goal of this podcast is to share our love of the fibre arts and foster community. Our focus will be knitting with flares of other hobbies and interests. We are both recent first time moms and we’ll be sharing some of our adventures in mommyhood. We own Relentless Knitting Company and are contracted by our local yarn store to teach knitting classes. Find us on facebook, twitter and the web at www.relentlessknitting.com and join our group on Ravelry - Relentless Knitting Company.
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at relentlessknitting@gmail.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles. Rumplestiltskin socks and a musslebourgh hat in Gauge dye works 76. A pair of socks that I work on at work.
Karla -
Leah Cowl - crochet! In Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK
Toe Up Socks - two 16” circulars
Collette Test Knit by Olann Handmade - Pattern releases Oct 2nd!
FO’s -
Emily - Vintersol by Jennifer Steinglass in Lettlopi. 2 musselbourgh hats. COLLETTE
Karla - Standard cuff down socks in patons kroy and west yorkshire spinners for retirement socks
Outline Tank by Jesse Maed in Mirasol Inka and Cosmos
Night Blooms Tuque by Espace Tricot
Pastella Tuque by Katrin Schubert
Design features -
Emily- redoing the bind off for Collette
Karla - nothing to write home about
Spinning
Emily - Nope
Karla - Earlier in the summer I spun a 2 ply in Smith and Ewe merino in beautiful pink tonal
Currently working on spinning for the Shift Cowl by Andrea Mowry and I’m using my Akerworks 3D printed Bobbins and they’re awesome! The three braids for fiber I chose are merino or merino blends with a green and purple theme
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -The Critter
Karla - I had my sewing machine serviced this summer and I want to make a blanket jacket. I bought a pattern from La’Rae Handmade on instagram and am watching facebook marketplace for a wool blanket.
Also going to needle felt some acorns today I hope.
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- sweatshirt, yarn bowl, yarn for kids teacher hats
Karla - There’s been a few things have come home with me this summer, the one that’s stayed out are two balls of Shhhhh Double Knitting. A slow rainbow gradient that the boys picked out. I think I’ll get my knitting machine out and make some scarves.
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, Peace Fleece shawl -Thales by Whitney Hayward, Dino Sweater
Karla - I’d like to get the 3-4 sweaters that are on the needles finished and figure out my sock knitting machine.
Aros
Fougasse
Collette
Knitting machine sweater with granny squares.
Talky Talk
Emily - wrist injury - new puppy (april)
Karla - Discovery Day
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Back to school - all the dance.
Karla - We had a great summer despite the fire.
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at relentlessknitting@gmail.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles. Vintersol by Jennifer Steinglass in Lettlopi.
Karla -
Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague
Standard cuff down socks in patons kroy and west yorkshire spinners for retirement socks
Aros by Petite Knit in Rimu
Machine knit sweater
FO’s -
Emily - No
Karla -
Design features -
Emily- Just adapted the bottom of the sweater
Karla - yarn management with Aros, also worried about the size of the retirement socks
Spinning
Emily - Nope
Karla - Nope
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -Darned all the socks
Karla - the loom is gone and I bought a chair and I’m knitting and watching the great british sewing bee. I hemmed the boys karate gis and am thinking about what I want to sew next. There’s a cute cross body bag by noodlehead designs that I would like to make.
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- hand dyed hand spun
Karla - yup. Always. Yarn for Sadie’s sweater. Caron Blossom Cakes from Michael’s in Tropical Blooms
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, Peace Fleece shawl of somesort. Dino Sweater
Karla - Max’s Funfetti shawl when it’s released and Sadie’s sweater will start today.
Talky Talk
Emily -
Karla - Okanagan Knitting Retreat!
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Why are we always sick, and tired
Karla - The pukey one
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at relentlessknitting@gmail.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
Dynomite!
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles. Vintersol by Jennifer Steinglass in Lettlopi.
Karla -
Fleegle’s Toe Up Socks
Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague
Standard cuff down socks in patons kroy and west yorkshire spinners for retirement socks
Aros by Petite Knit in Rimu
Machine knit sweater
FO’s -
Emily - Slipped seedling socks - Jocelyn Shuman
Mussleburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague, but I modified the pattern a bit. - Hand spun Finn.
Late Bloomer by Kristen Ledgit
Karla -
Test Knit Simple Beanie no 1 for Sweater Freak
Vottene Barlind / The Taxus Mittens by Pinneguri
Baleen by Sylvia McFadden!
Design features -
Emily- Ripped back a round of 3 colour round
Karla - Baleen Sleeves too long
Spinning
Emily - Nope
Karla - Wheel returned but no spinning
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - half warped the rigid headle loom
Karla - Sewed a bag with my friend Mary!
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- Nope.
Karla - yup. always.
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, Peace Fleece shawl of somesort. Dino Sweater
Karla - Working on wips and hopefully get in on Max’s Test knit for Funfetti
Talky Talk
Emily -
Karla - Classes are starting at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts
Thank you to everyone who participated in the KAL and the Foodbank Fundraiser
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Nothing really to report.
Karla - Burnt out...
Episode 80 - Merry Knitmas!
Happy Knitmas Everyone!
Here’s a quick episode full of seasonal cheer where Emily and I exchange our Knitmas gifts with each other. Enjoy!
Emily’s Knitmas From Karla
Special order from Ochre Lea of a leather cup cozy to fit a Yeti Tumbler with a dinosaur and leather stitch markers.
Vintage Moose Sweater from marketplace
Small Bird Workshop Barn Swallow sock yarn in Lawn and spinning fibre with pineapple!
Karla’s Knitmas From Emily
Jellyfish Canvas Bag from Monroe’s books + pencil case
Puzzle Tree Yarns Sock in the color Three Sisters
Como Tea Llama
Sooke Yarn and Fibre Enamel Pins
Stitch Marker set with a naked lady progress keeper
Bone carved wanda Maiwa
Girl of all Work Sticky Notes
Tofino Knit Company Movie Themed Sock Sets
Gift Knits by Karla
Ardleigh Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn in Estelle Yarns Eco Scandinavian Bulky
Daisy Mittens by Karla Rae in Drops Melody
Gift Knits by Emily (to herself)
Late Bloomer by Kristin Ledgett In Lily and Pine Dandelion Lace in Yellow Brick Road held double with Wellington Fibres Golden Honey
Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague Hat in Emily’s handspun
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at relentlessknitting@gmail.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles. A pair of slipped seedling socks by Jocelyn Shuman in a cascade self striping - I’m finished the first sock. Pair of socks at work in self striping yarn.
Karla -
Fleegle’s Toe Up Socks
Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague
Test Knit Simple Beanie no 1 for Sweater Freak
Vottene Barlind / The Taxus Mittens by Pinneguri
Twofold Cowl by Carina Spencer
Nurture Bralette by Celine Feyten
Night Blooms Hat by Espace Tricot
FO’s -
Emily - CUMULUS is done and fabulous.
Karla -Nope
Design features -
Emily- none!
Karla - colour choice on the Taxus Mittens
Spinning
Emily - Ply’d it small bird workshop fibre.
Karla - My neighbor has my wheel and she’s loving it!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -Made ravioli. Considering playing with rigid hedle loom.
Karla - Halloween Costume!
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- Nope
Karla - Souvenir sock yarn
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. The pattern is printed, I’m going to do boobs on the front.
Karla -KAL! #colderthanawitchsKAL
With colder weather coming as well as Halloween we thought we would host a Knit Along (or crochet) to keep those tatas warm. The #colderthatawitchsKAL will run from now until October 31st on Ravelry. Hashtag your projects #colderthanawitchsKAL and tag @relentlessknits to promote the KAL and post your FOs in this thread! Knit as many wooly over-the-shoulder boulder holders as you can before October 31st as you can for more entries!
Prizes will be drawn at 12pm PST on October 31st, 2022!
Here are some boob warmer ideas to knit or crochet but we’re not choose-y! You know your bod! Knit something that will work for you!
https://ravel.me/K-Rae/c1
Food Bank Fundraiser! Code RK10 for purchase and entry! More details on our blog!
Talky Talk
Emily -I MAILED COMMIT TO KNIT.
Karla - Classes are starting at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts and I’m on Saturday mornings for a variety of classes.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Nothing really to report.
Karla - Not eating and so tired.
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at relentlessknitting@gmail.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles. A pair of slipped seedling socks by Jocelyn Shuman in a cascade self striping - I’m finished the first sock. Pair of socks at work in self striping yarn.
Karla -
Fleegle’s Toe Up Socks
Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague
Test Knit Simple Beanie no 1 for Sweater Freak
Vottene Barlind / The Taxus Mittens by Pinneguri
Twofold Cowl by Carina Spencer
Nurture Bralette by Celine Feyten
Night Blooms Hat by Espace Tricot
FO’s -
Emily - CUMULUS is done and fabulous.
Karla -Nope
Design features -
Emily- none!
Karla - colour choice on the Taxus Mittens
Spinning
Emily - Ply’d it small bird workshop fibre.
Karla - My neighbor has my wheel and she’s loving it!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -Made ravioli. Considering playing with rigid hedle loom.
Karla - Halloween Costume!
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- Nope
Karla - Souvenir sock yarn
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. The pattern is printed, I’m going to do boobs on the front.
Karla -KAL! #colderthanawitchsKAL
With colder weather coming as well as Halloween we thought we would host a Knit Along (or crochet) to keep those tatas warm. The #colderthatawitchsKAL will run from now until October 31st on Ravelry. Hashtag your projects #colderthanawitchsKAL and tag @relentlessknits to promote the KAL and post your FOs in this thread! Knit as many wooly over-the-shoulder boulder holders as you can before October 31st as you can for more entries!
Prizes will be drawn at 12pm PST on October 31st, 2022!
Here are some boob warmer ideas to knit or crochet but we’re not choose-y! You know your bod! Knit something that will work for you!
https://ravel.me/K-Rae/c1
Food Bank Fundraiser! Code RK10 for purchase and entry! More details on our blog!
Talky Talk
Emily -I MAILED COMMIT TO KNIT.
Karla - Classes are starting at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts and I’m on Saturday mornings for a variety of classes.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Nothing really to report.
Karla - Not eating and so tired.
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn. A pair of slipped seedling socks by Jocelyn Shuman in a cascade self striping - I have worked on all of them!
Karla -
Fleegle’s Toe Up Socks
Twofold Cowl by Carina Spencer
Nurture Bralette by Celine Feyten
Night Blooms Hat by Espace Tricot
FO’s -
Emily - Nope
Karla
Finished a hat of my own design to test drive a decrease sequence. Worked in mustard yellow and hot pink scraps
Mountain Mist hat by Tin Can Knits in Scraps
Design features -
Emily- Slipped seedling socks were too small, frogged and recast on in larger needles
Karla - lifeline to finish the mountain mist hat to maximize the yarn. Used it all up but it took 5 tries.
Spinning
Emily - Small bird workshop.. Finished singles last night, Harvey helped
Karla - My neighbor has my wheel and she’s loving it!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -No but I found my sewing machine cord
Karla - I’ve been making advent calendars!
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- Knit City!!!
Karla - Sale bin Estelle worsted marled
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. this point who really knows. Envelopes are stuffed and addressed. Just need to be mailed.
Karla -KAL! #colderthanawitchsKAL
With colder weather coming as well as Halloween we thought we would host a Knit Along (or crochet) to keep those tatas warm. The #colderthatawitchsKAL will run from now until October 31st on Ravelry. Hashtag your projects #colderthanawitchsKAL and tag @relentlessknits to promote the KAL and post your FOs in this thread! Knit as many wooly over-the-shoulder boulder holders as you can before October 31st as you can for more entries!
Prizes will be drawn at 12pm PST on October 31st, 2022!
Here are some boob warmer ideas to knit or crochet but we’re not choose-y! You know your bod! Knit something that will work for you!
https://ravel.me/K-Rae/c1
Food Bank Fundraiser! Code RK10 for purchase and entry! More details on our blog!
Talky Talk
Emily -Knit City!
Karla - Classes are starting at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts and I’m on Saturday mornings for a variety of classes.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- VOMIT - chore distribution.
Karla - Not eating and so tired.
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn. A pair of slipped seedling socks by Jocelyn Shuman in a cascade self striping - I have worked on all of them!
Karla -
Fleegle’s Toe Up Socks
Twofold Cowl by Carina Spencer
Nurture Bralette by Celine Feyten
Night Blooms Hat by Espace Tricot
FO’s -
Emily - Nope
Karla
Finished a hat of my own design to test drive a decrease sequence. Worked in mustard yellow and hot pink scraps
Mountain Mist hat by Tin Can Knits in Scraps
Design features -
Emily- Slipped seedling socks were too small, frogged and recast on in larger needles
Karla - lifeline to finish the mountain mist hat to maximize the yarn. Used it all up but it took 5 tries.
Spinning
Emily - Small bird workshop.. Finished singles last night, Harvey helped
Karla - My neighbor has my wheel and she’s loving it!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -No but I found my sewing machine cord
Karla - I’ve been making advent calendars!
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- Knit City!!!
Karla - Sale bin Estelle worsted marled
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. this point who really knows. Envelopes are stuffed and addressed. Just need to be mailed.
Karla -KAL! #colderthanawitchsKAL
With colder weather coming as well as Halloween we thought we would host a Knit Along (or crochet) to keep those tatas warm. The #colderthatawitchsKAL will run from now until October 31st on Ravelry. Hashtag your projects #colderthanawitchsKAL and tag @relentlessknits to promote the KAL and post your FOs in this thread! Knit as many wooly over-the-shoulder boulder holders as you can before October 31st as you can for more entries!
Prizes will be drawn at 12pm PST on October 31st, 2022!
Here are some boob warmer ideas to knit or crochet but we’re not choose-y! You know your bod! Knit something that will work for you!
https://ravel.me/K-Rae/c1
Food Bank Fundraiser! Code RK10 for purchase and entry! More details on our blog!
Talky Talk
Emily -Knit City!
Karla - Classes are starting at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts and I’m on Saturday mornings for a variety of classes.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- VOMIT - chore distribution.
Karla - Not eating and so tired.
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn. A pair of slipped seedling socks by Jocelyn Shuman in a cascade self striping
Karla -
Cobblestone Cowl by Kaye Adolphson
Fleegle’s Toe Up Socks
Twofold Cowl by Carina Spencer
Nurture Bralette by Celine Feyten
FO’s -
Emily -Turtle purl purple stripes (Twillight)
Karla
Slipped Seedling Socks by Jocelyn Shuman - Test knit and tech editing
A bulky cowl out of Sugarbush Chill in blush and gray
Design features -
Emily- made my sock bigger by the toe.
Karla - should’ve swatched for the cowl but nbd, sock knitting machine is a dud.
Spinning
Emily - super fine yellow something. Started a new thing to chain ply. Small bird workshop..
Karla - I finished a fingering weight 3 ply 100% merino and now I’m teaching my neighbor!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - I drew that F*cking horse
Karla - I really want to sew but I need to find someone to co-parent my loom
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- got new sock yarn - Gauge seconds, rose hill yarns (gave that to my mom), fibre, scissors and stitch markers from fibrations. Looms galore.
Karla - some cute knitting stickers from Crafty Jacks and some second hand yarn for Sadie’s Christmas gift.
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. this point who really knows. Envelopes are stuffed and addressed. Just need to be mailed.
Karla -KAL! #colderthanawitchsKAL
With colder weather coming as well as Halloween we thought we would host a Knit Along (or crochet) to keep those tatas warm. The #colderthatawitchsKAL will run from now until October 31st on Ravelry. Hashtag your projects #colderthanawitchsKAL and tag @relentlessknits to promote the KAL and post your FOs in this thread! Knit as many wooly over-the-shoulder boulder holders as you can before October 31st as you can for more entries!
Prizes will be drawn at 12pm PST on October 31st, 2022!
Here are some boob warmer ideas to knit or crochet but we’re not choose-y! You know your bod! Knit something that will work for you!
https://ravel.me/K-Rae/c1
Talky Talk
Emily -Knit City!
Karla - Classes are starting at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts and I’m on Saturday mornings for a variety of classes.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Kindy Back to school
Karla - Screaming + earplugs = :)
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn. A pair of slipped seedling socks by Jocelyn Shuman in a cascade self striping
Karla -
Cobblestone Cowl by Kaye Adolphson
Fleegle’s Toe Up Socks
Twofold Cowl by Carina Spencer
Nurture Bralette by Celine Feyten
FO’s -
Emily -Turtle purl purple stripes (Twillight)
Karla
Slipped Seedling Socks by Jocelyn Shuman - Test knit and tech editing
A bulky cowl out of Sugarbush Chill in blush and gray
Design features -
Emily- made my sock bigger by the toe.
Karla - should’ve swatched for the cowl but nbd, sock knitting machine is a dud.
Spinning
Emily - super fine yellow something. Started a new thing to chain ply. Small bird workshop..
Karla - I finished a fingering weight 3 ply 100% merino and now I’m teaching my neighbor!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - I drew that F*cking horse
Karla - I really want to sew but I need to find someone to co-parent my loom
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- got new sock yarn - Gauge seconds, rose hill yarns (gave that to my mom), fibre, scissors and stitch markers from fibrations. Looms galore.
Karla - some cute knitting stickers from Crafty Jacks and some second hand yarn for Sadie’s Christmas gift.
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. this point who really knows. Envelopes are stuffed and addressed. Just need to be mailed.
Karla -KAL! #colderthanawitchsKAL
With colder weather coming as well as Halloween we thought we would host a Knit Along (or crochet) to keep those tatas warm. The #colderthatawitchsKAL will run from now until October 31st on Ravelry. Hashtag your projects #colderthanawitchsKAL and tag @relentlessknits to promote the KAL and post your FOs in this thread! Knit as many wooly over-the-shoulder boulder holders as you can before October 31st as you can for more entries!
Prizes will be drawn at 12pm PST on October 31st, 2022!
Here are some boob warmer ideas to knit or crochet but we’re not choose-y! You know your bod! Knit something that will work for you!
https://ravel.me/K-Rae/c1
Talky Talk
Emily -Knit City!
Karla - Classes are starting at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts and I’m on Saturday mornings for a variety of classes.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Kindy Back to school
Karla - Screaming + earplugs = :)
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn. A pair of vanilla socks in Turtle purl purple stripes (not the actual colour way) and a pair of slipped seedling socks by Jocelyn Shuman in a cascade self striping
Karla -
Cobblestone Cowl by Kaye Adolphson
Slipped Seedling Socks by Jocelyn Shuman - Test knit and tech editingFleegle’s Toe Up Socks
FO’s -
Emily - I must have finished those handspun socks
Karla - Baby Clayoquot by Tin Can Knits in Estelle Merino DK
Design features -
Emily- I’ve mised a few slipped stitches along the way
Karla - too much contrast on the cowl so picked another fingering weight yarn, knitting swatches for heel turns
Spinning
Emily - I have not
Karla - been thinking about it but no
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - I’m making a magnet with my library take and make craft kit
Karla - Sock Knitting machine!!!
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- I got an extra of addi tips in 4 and 4.5mm
Karla - nope
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. this point who really knows. One day I’ll stuff envelopes - we are doing a thourugh overhaul of the loom room right now so this may actually happen.
Karla -summer of socks? I dunno, just do what I want :D
Talky Talk
Emily -Knit City!
Karla - Small Bird Workshop at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft on Saturday, July 16th
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Ains is looming. The dog likes yarn. Lizzy is throwing down in public
Karla - Summah Time!
Intro and outro audio
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn. A pair of vanilla socks in Turtle purl purple stripes (not the actual colour way) and a pair of vanilla socks in hand spun from last episode.
Karla -
Aros by Petit Knit in Zealana Rimu
Baby Clayoquot by Tin Can Knits in Estelle Merino DK
Ghita Cowl by Helga Isager Fleegle’s Toe Up Socks
FO’s -
Emily - None
Karla - not today!
Design features -
Emily- None, I haven’t done enough knitting
Karla - carrying mohair in intarsia
Spinning
Emily - I have not
Karla - drop spindling
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Embroidered 3 hexagons - trying with no hoop
Karla - nada
Stash Enhancement
By Emily- I did not
Karla - Sugar Bush Chill potential Pilot Pullover
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. this point who really knows. One day I’ll stuff envelopes.
Karla -plans are out the window, the latest development is the sock knitting machine
Talky Talk
Emily -I may stuff envelopes today - this was a lie. Olann released a pattern
Karla - Sign up for a retreat
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- We’re sick again. Got to teach at Ainsleys school.
Karla - haircut fixed-ish, riding bikes to school
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
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What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn. A pair of vanilla socks in Turtle purl purple stripes (not the actual colour way) and a pair of vanilla socks in hand spun from last episode.
Karla -
Aros by Petit Knit in Zealana Rimu
Baby Clayoquot by Tin Can Knits in Estelle Merino DK
FO’s -
Emily - None
Karla - Two at a time Toe Up Socks with a fleegle heel by Happeeknits
Design features -
Emily- None, I haven’t done enough knitting
Karla - knit night increase debacle on Aros
Spinning
Emily - spinning some yellow stuff Smith and Ewe Started to ply, but broke a single….
Karla - drop spindling
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Nothing
Karla - nada
Stash Enhancement
Emily- nope
Karla - mini skein sets in the sale bin
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. Beach Daydreams shawl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beach-daydreams
Karla -Seaglass Sweater KAL with knitmore girls and lady dye yarns. finish the monster pants, write up the design and start another. Wip bins. Crystal Fragments Shawl by Stephen West
Talky Talk
Emily -I may stuff envelopes today.
Karla - retreat is this weekend! Tea Cozies - Susan Cowper
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Not much. We’re always sick
Karla - haircut
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
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What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn. A pair of vanilla socks in Turtle purl purple stripes (not the actual colour way) and a pair of vanilla socks in hand spun from last episode.
Karla -
Aros by Petit Knit in Zealana Rimu
Fougasse by Bristol Ivy in gift yarn from Ireland
Toe up Socks
FO’s -
Emily - None
Karla - Bulky toque
Design features -
Emily- Forgot how many stitches I cast on for socks, but I’m sticking to it.
Karla - none
Spinning
Emily - spinning some yellow stuff Smith and Ewe Started to ply, but broke a single….
Karla - none
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Finished my frames - I think I said that last week.
Karla - pressed flowers
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Midknit cravings in a harvest colour way, and a beauty braid of Sweet Georgia BFL in farm to table, an enamel pin that says, “Knit fast, die warm.”
Karla - none - what?! Bought an ipad
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol.
Karla -Tossed the stash! Seaglass Sweater KAL with knitmore girls and lady dye yarns. finish the monster pants, write up the design and start another. Wip bins.
Talky Talk
Emily - I bought envelopes!!!! I’m making progress on this and I have everyone’s address. I just need to stuff them, and pay for shipping.
Karla -
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Another plague. Books, bookmarks. Really, everyone has been good.
Karla - karate
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
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What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and a Cumulus in mohair and gold glitter yarn.
Karla -
Aros by Petit Knit in Zealana Rimu
Fougasse by Bristol Ivy in gift yarn from Ireland
Bulky toque
Toe up Socks
FO’s -
Emily - None
Design features -
Emily- Exploration Station gauge
Karla - saga of the bulky toque
Spinning
Emily - spinning some yellow stuff Smith and Ewe (?). Started my second singles
Karla - did some drop spindling and ordered spindles for the retreat!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Embroidery progress
Karla - Abi needed a zipper
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Nothing, I’ve been so good.
Karla - Garage sale yarn and wips! All the mohair, knit picks shadow, lang yarns neon
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. Cast on a set of socks for work.
Karla - finish the monster pants, write up the design and start another. Wip bins.
Talky Talk
Emily -Still have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. I had the plague.
Karla - Funny story about Kelowna events
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- The plague.
Karla - sass & demands
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Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
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What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles, and I cast on Cumulus Blouse by Petit Knit
Karla - Fougasse by Bristol Ivy!
Toe up Socks
FO’s -
Emily -I didn’t finish anything but I put pom-poms on my hats
Karla -
Design features -
Emily- I didn’t knit enough to make mistakes - can’t find the cord for my sewing machine
Karla - braining to figure out where I was
Spinning
Emily - haven’t touched it
Karla - Drop spinning!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - paper mache pigs, finished the tables. Ains wants to learn to sew
Karla - not this time
Stash Enhancement
Emily- nada
Karla - Rimu for Edith
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. Maybe cast on a Cumulus in white mohair and gold sparkle yarn?
Karla - Aros Sweater by Petit Knit, toss the stash for Seaglass
Talky Talk
Emily - I have 4 of 5 addresses.
Karla - Retreat registration
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Lizzy rides a bike
Karla - Bike to school
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
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What's knitting now
Emily - I have an Exploration Station on the needles.
Karla -
New design is coming soon!
Toe up Socks
FO’s -
Emily -spiral socks in the Barn Owl Yarn by Rose Hill Yarns
Karla - Aeon Vest by Hilary Smith Callis
Design features -
Emily- Brioche blunder. Bugs
Karla - dropped stitch, design process
Spinning
Emily - spinning some yellow stuff. Almost done my first singles
Karla - nada, going to try out some drop spindles
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Fence, tables
Karla - Needle felting!
Stash Enhancement
Emily- 52 Weeks of socks
Karla - went back for the Rimu, also picked up at Loop Kensington in Calgary a new project bag and 3 half skeins of house dyed sock yarn.
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. Finish the WIPS. Maybe cast on a Cumulus in white mohair and gold sparkle yarn?
Karla - Aros Sweater by Petit Knit
Talky Talk
Emily -Still have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. I will package them TODAY.
Karla - Retreat registration
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Fuse beads
Karla - bike to school! Family Trip!
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
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What's knitting now
Emily - spiral socks in the Barn Owl Yarn by Rose Hill Yarns, and I have an Exploration Station on the needles.
Karla -
Aeon Vest by Hilary Smith Callis
Dinosaurs to Crochet!
FO’s -
Emily - I finished my 5th Hex for my Embroidery kit.
Karla - sample for the mending class
Design features -
Emily- Second spiral sock mind bender
Karla - at the same time...
Spinning
Emily - I finished a braid of Sweet Georgia. I can’t find the tag but I think its BFL. Fractal spin fingering weight
Karla - nada, going to try out some drop spindles
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - puzzles
Karla - modeling clay
Stash Enhancement
Emily- gold sparkle yarn
Karla - might go back for some Rimu
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, prepped for the retreat, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. Finish the WIPS. Maybe cast on a Cumulus in white mohair and gold sparkle yarn?
Karla - Chunky Magnolia is next on the to finish list, needle felted animals
Talky Talk
Emily -Still have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. ← That. I’m going to put this on my spring break list.
Karla - heading out to do pruning this morning
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- sick kids this week The great toy organization of 2022
Karla - throwing sand, show and tell
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Salo9979 From Seattle! New Grandma knitting for the babes!
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What's knitting now
Emily - spiral socks in the Barn Owl Yarn by Rose Hill Yarns, and I have an Exploration Station on the needles.
Karla -
Aeon Vest by Hilary Smith Callis
Basic Toe Up Socks
FO’s -
Emily - I finished my 4th Hex for my Embroidery kit. I finished two of the sparkly hats (Magpie Darling). Also finished my vanilla socks.
Karla - Guess Who Gloves by Holli Yeo
Design features -
Emily- none really. My embroidery floss keeps knotting…
Karla - Fixed a student’s sweater
Spinning
Emily - No, but I’m hoping this bi monthly reminder will get me started again. ← I did look at my wheel fondly yesterday
.Karla - nada
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Cooking/Baking/puzzles
Karla - made focaccia bread yesterday! 100 day t-shirt, Abi sewing skirts
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock in Sage.
Karla - sale sock yarn
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, prepped for the retreat, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. Finish the WIPS. Maybe cast on a Cumulus in white mohair and gold sparkle yarn?
Karla - Obsessed with the Yarnspiration Pretty Puzzle Points Blanket
Talky Talk
Emily -Still have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. ← That. I’m going to put this on my spring break list.
Karla -
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- sick kids this week.
Karla - Screen Free Fun Times
Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
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What's knitting now
Emily - Sparkly hat for the girls (Magpie Darling) One is done, the second… I ran out of glitter. Socks x2 for me, and I have an Exploration Station on the needles.
Karla -
Guess Who Gloves by Holli Yeo
Aeon Vest by Hilary Smith Callis
FO’s -
Emily - I finished my dishcloths. And I finished my 3rd hex for my SAL (embroidery)
Karla -
Crochet Rope Basket Youtuber One Dog Woof
Design features - maybe instead of going through everything in the last month, pick one thing we’re really proud of that we were able to figure out?
Emily- I ran out of sparkle yarn. I did terrible travel knitting packing and ended up with no knitting.
Karla - stalling out on the Aeon Vest
Spinning
Emily - No, but I’m hoping this bi monthly reminder will get me started again.
.Karla - nada but Max is a naughty dog
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Cooking/Baking
Karla - Shashiko mended my jeans! Has me thinking about tons more projects, bought hats and shoes to embroider and pulled out a pair of jeans to decorate.
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Ancient Arts Yarn in Sunshine Coast colourway - Sock yarn - 437yds. Rose Hill yarns - Ice wine and Barn Owl colourways Sock yarn - 463yds each
Karla - Nada but ordered some things! Sock knitting machine part.
Best laid plans
Emily - Knit birthday socks in this pattern, prepped for the retreat, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol. Finish the WIPS
Karla - I love the Sea Glass sweater by Wool and Pine and have decided to toss the stash, destash by selling and donation and put together some odd skeins for the sweater.
Talky Talk
Emily -Still have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. ← That. I’m going to put this on my spring break list.
Karla - Summer of Yarn and Fibre by Yarn Okanagan, Knitting Retreat
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Dance class… Other than that the Hoobs are good.
Karla - Tired two weeks
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Where have we been since April 4th 2021?
HAPPY PODIVERSARY! Been working on this on/off since Jan 25th 2015
Karla - COVID and Family have been keeping me very busy, I’m on the JOHS committee at work and there’s been lots of reading and needing to pay attention to restrictions and protocols in schools that it’s taken up a lot of my time.
I’ve also had an addition to my job description where I run a hydroponic farm on our school property. I’ve been busy with creating programs within the school to educate students around farming and food security.
My kids are both in full-time school now and managing them and their adjustment to that has also taken a lot of bandwidth.
I’ve also been doing a lot of designing and learning around fibre arts, I’ve taken a few classes with Knit City Virtual around Coast Salish Weaving, Spinning and Designing. I hosted a couple knit alongs over zoom with the local fibre artists guild and I’ve been teaching classes at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft since Sept 2021 and creating new classes for that.
I’m currently in the process of designing two classes for the Okanagan Knitting Retreat in May and organizing Yarn Okanagan’s Summer of Fibre and Yarn Tour.
Emily and I were able to visit each other early summer at her family’s cabin and will be seeing each other at the retreat in May.
Emily - Life has been lifey. I’ve accepted 2 positions in my school district working in Learning Support and Inclusion Support. The girls have transitioned back to school and daycare and we continue to stay busy with life. I’m looking forward to teaching a sock class at the Okanagan Knitting Retreat in May.
I’ve waxed and waned in my knitting enthusiasm and picked up embroidery in the last few months, I LOVE it!
What's knitting now
Emily - Sparkly hat for the girls (Magpie Darling - , socks (always) for me, and I have an Exploration Station on the needles. Dishcloths.
Karla -
Guess Who Gloves by Holli Yeo
Aeon Vest by Hilary Smith Callis
FO’s -
Emily - I don’t even know anymore. I finished Forsythian. A bunch of socks. Maybe a hat or two?
Karla -
Autumn League Pullover by Alexandra Tavel
Winston Pullover by Jane Richmond
Stephanie Pearl Mcfee’s Patreon socks
Dino Hat
Skimmer Socks
Abi’s Hufflepuff scarf
Magpie Darling Hat
Granny Square Bag
Test Knits
- Haven Cardigan
- Baleen
New Published Designs
- Willow
- Rose
- Sourire
Design features - maybe instead of going through everything in the last month, pick one thing we’re really proud of that we were able to figure out?
Emily- I started my Blackwork Embroider SAL. I’m behind but I’m so proud of my progress.
Karla - Abi’s Hufflepuff scarf, started out black with yellow stripes and had to restart, then right at the beginning had 1 stripe instead of two so without taking it off the machine I ripped out the
Spinning
Emily -I did do some spinning, and I love it it’s just not my go to. I took an online course with Kim Mckenna about short backwards draw and learnt lots.
Karla - Finished some handspun for Jocelyn, Intro to spinning class coming up at retreat.
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Not much other than my standard fibre arts.
Karla - Trick or Treat Bags and Sleepover/carry all bags for the boys
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Sugar and Candy Large project bag, SQ of Lettlopi, skein of cascade heritage sock in raspberry. My embroidery kit and SAL
Karla - Too much to list but the amazing ones that come to mind are KZip Advent, Gauge Dyeworks socks and hat planet distance self-striping. A couple of amazing facebook marketplace scores of sweater quantities.
Best laid plans
Emily - Get my sample socks in this pattern prepped for the retreat, cast on my birthday sweater - Vintersol
Karla - Working through wips, planning classes, more designs
Talky Talk
Emily -Still have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. ← That.
Karla - Steek This Cup Cozy by Rachel Molenaar I created an editable google sheets where you can format your own colours
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Everyone is doing pretty good. Bedtime has been ok. I despise Dance class. Watching Movies
Karla - getting into a groove, screens is our biggest battle.
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Dfaiser - Diane from Prince George! We’ll do our best to keep you in episodes!
PineLakeChic - Cringe with the thigh stabbing
Icia01 - Patricia from Rohnert Park, California, Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson
Rosberrycrafts - youtube interview
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What's knitting now
Emily -
Downhill both ways socks by Megan Williams - Handspun
Rose city rollers -Regia
Arrowleaf by Knox mountain Knit Co in Swans island fingering natural colour collection 100% merino
Karla -
Baleen (Test Knit) by Sylvia McFadden
Autumn League Pullover delux DK tweed
Winston Pullover by Jane Richmond
Stephanie Pearl Mcfee’s Patreon socks
FO’s -
Emily -
Hatvent by Karla in scraps
Lizzys rainbow socks- Regia
Forrestland by Jennifer Steingass - Cascade 220
Colour stacking cowl by Yarn Harlot - Sin City yarns Vegas Knights colourway
Karla -
Ren’s Christmas Stockings - Arne and Carlos Recipe
Doll in Rainbow Socks by Maksimova Yulia - My version
Design features
Emily- I’ve messed up the gauge on Arrowleaf. I’m off by a st on the downhill both ways socks. I’ll have to rip back
Karla - Stephanie Pearl Mcfee’s Patreon socks, Autumn League Pullover delux DK tweed
Spinning
Emily -New bobbins! I want to start spinning again. Wheel is in my bedroom.
Karla - ditto
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - I painted my house, does that count?
Karla - Retrofitted some masks with polyethylene Fabrics, dyed yarn with easter egg dye
Stash Enhancement
Emily- I don’t even know anymore. I think I got a new project bag. Birthday yarn.
Karla - Myak, Kzip knits summer club
Best laid plans
Emily - just do something
Karla - 15+ wips, I’ve been reading about visible mending.
KAL!
KAL ideas for 2021? wipitgood2021, spinmerightround2021?
Talky Talk
Emily -Still have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. ← That.
Karla - Knitter’s notes available to download on the blog Sylvia McFadden’s test knit, Hosting a KAL with the Ponderosa Fibre Arts Guild, Teaching over zoom, Reversible Dinos, lots of gardening.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- bedtime. Always bedtime. Ains is amazing, lizzy is hilarious.
Karla - homework
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
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What's knitting now
Emily - Arrowleaf by Knox mountain Knit Co in Swans island fingering natural colour collection 100% merino
Hatvent by the ever amazing Karla. From scraps
Karla -
Ren’s Christmas Stockings - Arne and Carlos Recipe
Autumn League Pullover delux DK tweed
Stephanie Pearl Mcfee’s Patreon socks
FO’s -
Emily - Yarn Harlot Socks out of mystery yarn. I think they were pink
Moose hat’s with chart by Libby Senior
Diamond Duality socks by Liz Harris - green and pink
Karla -
New design for the October Over the Moon Knitters Collection through Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft - Night Flight Gloves
Home for the Holidays - a knitters advent
Bishie by Camille Descoteaux
Collab with Edith for a gift - The snuggle is real - Aston Villa Edition
Design features
Emily- I had to rip back my Diamond socks because my colourwork was too tight
Karla - Aston Villa
Spinning
Emily - I stare at my wheel every day in the living room
Karla - ditto
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Made more masks. All the holiday baking, decorating
Karla - Christmas decorating, lights
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Cascade heritage solids x2
Karla - marketplace yarn - Brooklyn Tweed Loft
Best laid plans
Emily - YH stacking cowl, finish the spin I’ve started, and finish weaving my tea towels
Karla - 19+ wips
KAL!
KAL ideas for 2021? wipitgood2021, spinmerightround2021?
Talky Talk
Emily -Sill have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. ← That.
Karla - Knitter’s notes available to download on the blog Sylvia McFadden’s test knit, knitmas
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- bedtime.
Karla - so busy, accident-prone child
EPISODE 62 - COVID ZOOM
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
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What's knitting now
Emily - Yarn Harlot Socks out of mystery yarn.
Karla -
New design for the October Over the Moon Knitters Collection through Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft
Fleur Shawl by Espace Tricot
Stephanie Pearl McPhee’s sock class on patreon
Aeon Vest by Hilary Smith Calis
FO’s -
Emily - Moose by Susan B Anderson, A Joyful thread by Silvia McFadden in Sweet Fibre Merino Lace Singles in rose gold colour. Matching socks for the hoobs, out of scraps. Heart Warmer Cowl by Justyna Lorkowska out of yarn from Black Bar Farm (yay Robin!)
Karla -
My Wallflower bag by Katherine Paddison
Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli
Abbott Sweater by Knox Mountain Knit co
Reknit/rewrote my Night Lights Mitts
Design features
Emily- tried a central double decrease instead of gusset decreases. I know. I’m wild.
Karla - all good
Knit-lit
None
Spinning
Emily - I stare at my wheel everyday in the living room
Karla - Spun a DK weight sock yarn for Jocelyn
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Made a few masks. I’ve been jammin.
Karla - Sewing masks, embroidery
Stash Enhancement
Emily- A SQ of cascade heathers from Seasides closing sale. Also, hand carders. I got a new glass stash case.
Karla - Sale yarn, marketplace yarn
Best laid plans
Emily - Hunting hats.
Karla - 19 wips
KAL!
2020 - focus -DONE
Talky Talk
Emily -Sill have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. ← That. SPM - Patreon. Today I learned a 2.25 Chiaogoo needle can puncture flesh and denim. ‘][/*
Karla - Are virtual knitting classes a thing?
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- The big 3.
Karla - screaming/moaning/baby talk/general noise
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 62 - COVID ZOOM
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
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What's knitting now
Emily - Moose by Susan B Anderson, A Joyful thread by Silvia McFadden in Sweet Fibre Merino Lace Singles in rose gold colour.
Karla -
My Wallflower bag by Katherine Paddison
FO’s -
Emily - Wohin? Socks by Caouah Coffee in Cauldron by Sweet Georgia, and Electric Blue by Fat Marmot Knits
Vanilla handspun socks. Handspun Totally inked fibre.
Karla -
Abi’s socks/My favorite vanilla socks by Meghan Schmaltz
Baby Cardi
Tiny Treasure Baby Bonnet - Kate Atherly
Design features
Emily- none as of now…
Karla - all good
Knit-lit
None - Started the new book in the series of Seaside Knitters : A murderous tangle by Sally Goldenabum
Spinning
Emily - I brought it out. The Hoobs have been messing with my fibre.
Karla - wheel’s with Colin
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Just knitting… and gardening and ALL the baking
Karla - Embroider everything
Stash Enhancement
Emily- One skein of Okanagan Dye works in the Joe exotic colour way.
Karla - Craftyjaks fibre
Best laid plans
Emily - sweaters galore. No real plans. Probably some socks. Joined a shawl group on fb and I’m super inspired.
Karla - Sweater, toe-up socks, market bag, finish all the sweaters! Start more sweaters!
KAL!
2020 - focus -DONE
Talky Talk
Emily -Sill have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. ← That.
Karla - Yarn Okanagan - Cancelled, watch social media for vendor promotions beginning of June
Okanagan Knitting Retreat - Cancelled
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- back to being a SAHM
Karla - screaming/moaning/baby talk/general noise/so sick
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 61 - Knittertainment
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
PineLakeChic - new listener from Seattle area rediscovered knitting 4 years ago. Wants to move back to the island or the Okanagan. Thanks for listening and introducing yourself!
Our last itunes review is from 2018….
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - Wohin? Socks by Caouah Coffee in Cauldron by Sweet Georgia, and Electric Blue by Fat Marmot Knits
Karla -
Abi’s socks
Baby Cardi
FO’s -
Emily -
Humulus by Isabell Kraemer
Test knit of Jane Richmonds Men's Classic Raglan Pullover - it’s awesome and should be available soon!
Karla -
Butterfly Cowl by Marin Melchior for a short row class (we knixed the spincter dishcloth).
Mom’s Socks! Smith and Ewe Sock Yarn
Hat for Embriodery
Design features
Emily- may have had two extra stitches on one sleeve of Dan’s sweater...
Karla - tiny sleeves, the bobbles were touching
Knit-lit
None - Still loving podcasts, Weave
Spinning
Emily - I can feel the urge… Hopefully, pull it out over spring break.
Karla - wheel’s packed!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Just knittin.
Karla - House house house!
Stash Enhancement
Emily- SQ of Berocco Vintage for Dan’s sweater (Beehive GC) A skein of Richard Devries speckled raspberry something rather. Big Blue Moma Creative Measure bracelet. Holiday by Eri and Satellite by Andrea Mowry (thanks, Karla!)
Karla - Plyster Backpack
Best laid plans
Emily - Cumulous, mooses, Holiday. Finish spinning my rolags.
Karla - Sweater, toe-up socks, market bag, finish all the sweaters! Start more sweaters!
KAL!
2020 - focus
Talky Talk
Emily -Sill have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up.
Karla - Yarn Okanagan June 6th, Classes are open for Registration! Retreat May 22
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- New Daycare for everyone. Everyone is sick.
Karla - screaming/moaning/baby talk/general noise/so sick
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 60
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and EmilyTechEdits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - Humulus by Isabell Kraemer in Custom Woolen mills - fuschia and white.
Karla -
Butterfly Cowl by Marin Melchior for a short row class (we knixed the spinter dishcloth).
Magnolia Chunky Sweater by Camilla Vad
Humulus by Isabel Kraemer
FO’s -
Emily -
The Atlantis Twins socks by Vincent Deslandes in old stash Sweet Georgia and some Sweet Fibre scraps.
Gentleman’s socks by Nancy Bush in Knitting Vintage Socks. Knit in Sweet Georgia for Dan
Playdate by tin can knits in Black Cat custom Decepticon for Lizzie (I still have ot knit the buttons
Karla -
Night Lights Mitts - Karla Rae
Santa Hat/Gurimalla Long Hat - Gurimalla Design
Design features
Emily- nothing too crazy… for now
Karla - gauge on Humulus, short rows in butterfly cowl.
Knit-lit
None - Still loving podcasts, Modern Wool by Abundant Earth for fleece prep etc
Spinning
Emily -. I don’t even know why I own a wheel
Karla - wheel’s packed!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Friendship bracelet out of scrap yarn
Karla - House house house!
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Electric blue from Fat Marmot Knits (we love you Nikki), Santa gave me sock yarn (Diamond Select Footsie colour 510), A few extra skeins of CWM. Yarn for the MOOSES (Geilsk and Karisma). Tenderfoot in Catberry.
Karla - New goal, no yarn for 2020
Best laid plans
Emily - Cumulous, mooses, moose hat? Weave and do all the things. Sock madness?
Karla -Magnolia, Abi's Socks, Mom's Socks, Hat for embroidery class, Baby cardigan, Humulus,
Podcast more...
KAL!
2020 - focus
Jan 1st - Humulus Cast on
Talky Talk
Emily -Sill have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. Karla - Yarn Okanagan June 6th, Retreat May 22
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Nothing out of the ordinary.
Karla - screaming
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 58
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.
It’s been 198 days since our last podcast... where have we been?
Shout outs
KnitGirlWagner who is Christina from Sacramento. She’s learned at age 10 has been relentless for the past 15 years and is multicraftual.
Ranuk who is @madeby_kasi on instagram and Karen in the face. She’s got little girls the same age as us, knits and crochets and was a test knitter for my Wine Bottle Sweater.
AJBorthwick who is a grade 1 teacher in Port Moody and has been knitting for 35 years! She checked in with us on Facebook to make sure we were still alive ;) and has been binge listening to the podcast. Alison, did you have a favorite episode?
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What's knitting now
Emily - A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Playdate by tin can knits in Black Cat custom decepticon for Lizzie
Gentlemans socks by Nancy Bush in Knitting Vintage socks. Knit in Sweet Georgia for Dan
Karla -
Top down mittens of my own design for a shop sample in Halifax - Filtura di crosa wool polymide cotton (amazeballs)
Hat design
FO’s -
Emily - Llevant by isabelle kramer in cascade and Tofino Knit Co
Socks for me out of some Ancient Arts
Bunch of sock madness socks (inky and Canon)
Hat for Dan
Playdate Cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Flamingo Lounge colour way by TINK
Karla -
Chevron Cloud in The Fiber Co - Meadow and Drop Kid-Silk
Paulie Cowl by Lisa Hannes - Mosaic knitting class
Chunky Cable Slippers by KCN Design Team - repurposed an old leather jacket into soles
Short Row class butthole
Design features
Emily- my socks are pretty snug
Karla - butthole dishcloth, no straight lines (knittin’ for thinkin’ vs knittin’ for drinkin’)
Knit-lit
None - back to podcasts. Loving Knitterviews by Vogue Knitting Magazine
Spinning
Emily -. I don’t even know why I own a wheel
Karla - 200g of a two ply, washed soooooo much fleece from the farmer down the street, I took a weekend workshop on short forward draw with the Ponderosa Guild and it was perfect. (Kim McKenna)
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - garden clean up. Hemmed a nightie for Lizzie
Karla - My craftroom!
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Mostly wool combs and a table loom. And maybe a few sweater bags (RIV creative, Ginger Snap) Probably a ton of yarn too, but don’t tell anyone.
Karla - Crafty Jaks Colour Study Club, lots of sale yarn (lys, michaels and facebook)
Best laid plans
Emily - Zweig and humulus. Plus heel samples. I want to weave.
Karla -store mittens, Santa hats, mom's socks, Ren's stocking
Podcast more...
KAL!
I raced Jocelyn
Fix it or Knix it with Two Ewes
#revelinknit2018/9 - keep up with your self care knitting! - ugh... not happening for me
Jan 1st - Humulus Cast on
Talky Talk
Emily -Sill have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. One day I will send out prizes. coming up. Classes in Sooke Ewes to Yarns - It went really well, i’d love to tech it again
Karla - Yarn Okanagan June 6th, Retreat May 22
2020: In Focus
2020 In Focus
Looking to 2020 what do we want to focus on? What are you going to focus on?
Quarterly focus? Knitting, Spinning, FIbre Prep, Weaving.
Specific Destash? I felt really successful after my commit to knit year. This year feels less productive.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- New routines for everyone.
Karla - Kindie and a threenager
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 57
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - Playdate Cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Flamingo Lounge colour way by TINK
A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Karla -
1 more swatch
Mom’s cup of tea socks
Chevron Cloud by Espace Tricot
Hibernating
Woolly Lamb,
Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis,
Tulip bag,
Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves & almost at raglan decreases.
Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co
Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes
FO’s -
Emily -Friendship Shawl by Silivia McFadden out of Berocco Vintage chunky.
Smock Madness by elisabeth white in West Coast Colour sock yarn in an orange.
Demigorgons Lair by Dots Dabbles socks in If sheep chewed bubble gum
Echos by liz harris socks in Black cat custom Fluorescent green and dark variegated grey
Karla - Fidra - Gudrun Johnston
Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid
Mini Cooper by Ginny Sturdy for my Dad Harlow by Andrea Mowry
2 easter chicks, pattern adapted from Topsy Turvy Inside Out Toys - Susan B Anderson
Master Yoda
Design features
Emily- Demogorgon - had to frog the leg twice - forgot to do the entire repeat around the leg. Echoes. Had to frong a leg - didn’t go up a needle size.
Karla - moving stitch markers
Knit-lit
Audiobook - Sally Goldenbaum
Talky Talk
Emily -Sill have commit to knit prizes in the back of my head. Life is soooo lifey right now. WWKIP day coming up. Classes in Sooke Ewes to Yarns
Karla -, yarn okanagan, cool arts collaborations, retreat lesson
KAL!
#revelinknit2018/9 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
Signed up for the Wet Coast Wools year long bingo.
Spinning
Emily -. Finished a Endless Roving Merino/silk in a great sunset orange. 2 ply short forward draw. Made rologs in a white-purple gradient. Just starting to spin those
Karla - no spinning
Best laid plans
Emily - SOCK MADNESS, Canal Rings, Exploration Station. Play date for Lizzy. Sweater for me. Socks for Ains really, anything goes
Karla -retreat lesson
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - dug a garden, thinking of re threading my loom to plain weave instead of waffle.
Karla - finish weaving project
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Sweet Georgia, richard devries, black cat custom.. WHOOPS! Mohair
Karla - gift skein from pbfan65
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Sleep, and all the words. Bed times.
Karla - terrible 2s
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 56
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Kimberly sent us a sweet email telling us how much she loves the podcast! She has been loving the things she ordered from Sarah from RIV Creative and suggested we check out Sweet Skein O Mine in NS. We did, and the yarn looks AMAZING! Definitely worth a trip to the ole etsy store!
Also Hello to Ravelers Steph, Allison and Carla!
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What's knitting now
Emily - Smock Madness by elisabeth white in West Coast Colour sock yarn in an orange.
Playdate Cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Flamingo Lounge colour way by TINK
Friendship Shawl by Silivia McFadden out of Berocco Vintage chunky.
A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Karla -
Fidra - Gudrun Johnston
Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid
Mini Cooper by Ginny Sturdy for my Dad Soooo many Swatches!
Hibernating
Woolly Lamb,
Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis,
Tulip bag,
Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves & almost at raglan decreases.
My cup of tea socks - Robyn Lynn for my Mom
Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co
Harlow by Andrea Mowry
Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes
FO’s -
Emily -Red Heart it’s a wrap knit for Edie by Isabell Kramer
Vanilla socks in Sweet Georgia with a FLK heel
Karla - Casa Loma Vest as a shop sample for Kelowna Yarn, by Casa Loma Jacket by Sachiko Burgin, West Yorkshire Spinners Re:treat Chunky Roving
Design features
Emily- Gauge smage! Playdate cardigan needs to restart. Forgot a few smocks in Smock madness. A joyful thread - Frog pond
Karla - moss stitch
Knit-lit
Audiobook - Sally Goldenbaum
Talky Talk
Emily - 5 winners for CommitToKnit so everyone will get something, they’ll just need to be patient… :D
Karla - Thinking a lot about my knitting to do list : write a gauge blog post to share with the guild, lesson plan for the sorrento retreat, tech editor course, yarn okanagan planning, cool arts collaborations.
Taught a coworker to knit!
KAL!
Thinking about 2019...
#committoknit2018 - I’ll close the thread on my birthday, jan 23. I’m done! I took an extra 3 days
#revelinknit2018/9 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
Signed up for the Wet Coast Wools year long bingo.
Spinning
Emily -. Ordered 3D bobbins for my sweater spin.
Karla -Finished the Rambouillet spin from knitmas 2019. Another spin for a shawl set ongoing.
Best laid plans
Emily - SOCK MADNESS, Canal Rings, Exploration Station.
Karla - get back to the hibernation list, last things to organize for YO
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - When warping goes wrong.
Karla - 4/6 project bags finished and a sock snake
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Vegas Yarn from Hubs.
Karla -
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Sleeping better. All the sicknesses.
Karla - bunkbed
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 54
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’d also love to hear from you in our “Meet a Knitter” thread.
What's knitting now
Emily - Red Heart it’s a wrap knit for Edie by Isabell Kramer
A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Karla -Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves & almost at raglan decreases.
My cup of tea socks - Robyn Lynn for my Mom
Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co
Harlow by Andrea Mowry
Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes
Hibernating
Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Tulip bag
FO’s -
Emily -Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Karla - nothing finished, lots going on.
Design features
Emily- Stitch count is off but, meh. And I missed some decreases and increases… Whoops!
Karla - forgotten button hole
Knit-lit
Audiobook - Death by Cashmere & Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum
Talky Talk
Emily - Happy birthday to me. The thread is closed.
Karla - I HAVE mailed out prizes. Thinking a lot about my knitting to do list : write a gauge blog post to share with the guild, lesson plan for the sorrento retreat, tech editor course, yarn okanagan planning, cool arts collaborations.
KAL!
Thinking about 2019...
#committoknit2018 - I’ll close the thread on my birthday, jan 23. I’m done! I took an extra 3 days
#revelinknit2018/9 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
Signed up for the Wett Coast Wools year long bingo.
Spinning
Emily -. Got my wheel back. But haven’t spun anything yet
Karla -1.5 bobbins in on the Rambouillet spin from knitmas 2019. Planning for a traditional 3ply.
Best laid plans
Emily - Finish the WIPS, Socks for my aunt, and a shawl for my SIL
Karla - my lesson planning list.
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Warping warping warping.
Karla - planned three project bags, fabric is washed and ironed, just needs pieces cut.
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Tussah silk from Knit NIght and a large quantity of Berroco Vintage Chunky
Karla - nope, pattern gifted to me and I may need one more skein to finish it. Sheltered by Andrea Mowry in Berroco Voyage
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Sleep. I just need sleep. ←- This.
Karla- freaking out about kindergarten registration
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 54
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.
Shout outs
QuietRiotGrrrl - Mary from Bloomington Indiana
Thisastridpurins - Astrid from Perth Australia
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!
What's knitting now
Emily - Red Heart it’s a wrap knit for Edie by Isabell Kramer
A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Karla
Fougasse by Bristol Ivy - 2 sleeves, button band modification math and body cast on
My cup of tea socks - Robyn Lynn for my Mom
Fintry - Knox Mountain Knit Co
Harlow by Andrea Mowry
Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes
Hibernating
Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Tulip bag
FO’s -
Emily -FLK vanilla socks in turtle purl self striping sock yarn Mistletoe Kisses colour way. AND Apex shawl by Knox Mtn Knit Co in Gauge dye works Knox Fade colourway
Tea cup socks in Black Cat Custom BFL base
Karla -
Arne and Carlos Christmas Stocking for Locke
Forager Scarf - Nicola Hodges
Basic Classic Worsted Mittens - Jocelyn Tunney
Land of Leaves Hat - Marianne Bjerkman
Design features
Emily- turning a stitch pattern did not work.
Karla - No charts ugh otherwise everyone is behaving, oh wait, frogged 3” of fougasse
Knit-lit
Fleece Navidad - Maggie Stefton
CBC - Trigger mitts Radi
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thesundayedition/the-sunday-edition-december-16-2018-1.4928642/newfoundland-knitters-rescue-trigger-mitts-from-extinction-1.4928652
https://www.amazon.ca/Saltwater-Mittens-Newfoundland-Heritage-Designs/dp/1775234584/ref=asc_df_1775234584/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292939055252&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2484274022866859667&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=20117&hvlocphy=9001523&hvtargid=pla-570754451258&psc=1
Talky Talk
Emily -
Karla - I have not mailed out prizes, planning for YO, Lesson plan for Sorrento retreat, tech editor course, 2019 aspirations #revelinknit continues, classes at kelowna yarn
KAL!
Thinking about 2019...
#committoknit2018 - I’ll close the thread on my birthday, jan 23. I’m done! I took an extra 3 days
#revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
Spinning
Emily -. None, but I’ve got big plans for 2019
Karla - Planned and organized my 2019 goal of spinning a sweater quantity. I have the braid Emily gave me for knitmas lined up first as a get to know you on the wheel.
Best laid plans
Emily - Finish all the WIPS and socks for my aunt.
Karla - Finish Wips (Fougasse, Aeon vest, harlow hat, graphic and tea socks) cleaned up the closet stash and left the things I really want to knit in the bin, everything else in storage. Shop the stash 2019
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -It was christmas, we made cookies.
Karla - nuts and bolts
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Knitmas, 4 skeins of sweet Georgia sock yarn… An accidental sweater quantity from Beehive.
Karla - Knitmas
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Sleep. I just need sleep.
Karla- kid
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 53
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and Emily Tech Edits Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!
What's knitting now
Emily - FLK vanilla socks in turtle purl self striping sock yarn Mistletoe Kisses colour way. AND Apex shawl by Knox Mtn Knit Co in Gauge dye works Knox Fade colourway
Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Karla
Arne and Carlos Christmas Stocking
Harlow by Andrea Mowry
Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes
Hibernating
Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Fintry shawl, Tulip bag, Irish Fougasse
FO’s -
Emily - The doodler by Stephen West in green, gold and purple by Sweet Fibre. Vanilla socks with turtle purls self striping sock yarn on a sparkle base. They’re amazeballs. blanket for baby. Friendship Shawl by Sylvia McFadden in Hinterland Range Honey.
Karla - Mark’s hat
Design features
Emily- Bad stitch count on Apex. Ripped back to add extra lace motif to Friendship
Karla - snowman hat had no buffer, blip in brioche
Talky Talk
Emily - I Mailed out prizes!!!! Still one waiting to get to kelowna, but it has made it to kelowna and should be delivered soon.
Karla - Summer Knitting Bingo Winners! tech editing
Knit-lit
Casting Off - Nicole R Dickson
The Knitting Circle - Ann Hood
KAL!
New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in!
#committoknit2018 - Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits.
#revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
#Summerknittingbingo
Thinking about 2019...
Spinning
Emily -. Did wwsip, then lent my wheel to Sarah at my LYS I’ll get it back for the new year for all of my plans
Karla - Went to the Spin In - Enhanced the stash
Best laid plans
Emily - Commit to knit is almost in the bag. Apex, Vanilla socks and one more pair of socks Thinking about making them with a pattern to spice things up, but I’m worried about being able to knit them while visiting in Dec.. After that do the t shirt for a yarn review, and start spinning for a sweater. Promised Ains a cardigan with all the buttons we see at the LYS.
Karla - knitmas, stockings, secret santa, gift exchange
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -Making halloween bags, put the handles on wrong, but got the button holes in for lights so it all works out. Also have started a knit night in Sooke and it’s taken off!
Karla -
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Nothing that I can think of…
Karla - Knitscene, targee, wool/alpaca
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Will not pee. Walking, Abandonment for Chicago. Bedtime drama all the time.
Karla- Babes leveled up!
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 52
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!
What's knitting now
Emily - The doodler by Stephen West in green, gold and purple by Sweet Fibre. Vanilla socks with turtle purls self striping sock yarn on a sparkle base. They’re amazeballs.
Sweater for Baby, blanket for baby.
Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way
Karla - Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Mark’s hat
FO’s -
Emily - Dotted Rays, Flax for Ains
Karla -
Layer Cake by Knox Mountain Knit Co, Turtle Dove by Espace Tricot (Lisa Culow), Hiraeth hat by Caitlyn Ffrench, wooly lamb
Design features
Emily- nada. I think I’ve got this
Karla - twisted rib, only one sheep
Talky Talk
Emily - I’ll give away prizes before the end of the month. I swear. I’ll do it. * This is the same thing I said last month.
Karla - Summer Knitting Bingo, armstrong fair, knit-lit, tech editing!
KAL!
New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in!
#committoknit2018 - Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits.
#revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
#Summerknittingbingo
Spinning
Emily -. What’s spinning? WWSIP Sept 15
Karla - I wish but 2019 goals
Best laid plans
Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of shawls, 3 pairs of socks) Maybe knit the kiddo a birthday sweater?
Karla - knitmas
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -Took my mug rugs off the loom. They’re ok. Have a warp measured for tea towels. Making Kombucha. Lots of baking. Bought supplies to make halloween bags.
Karla -
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Allllll the knitmas.
Karla - Vogue Knitting Book
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- She’s 4. And 1. Bikes. Work.
Karla- Preschool!
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 51
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!
NinnyKnitter for the amazing review on iTunes.
Design features
Emily- I frogged dotted rays because clearly I can’t read or follow directions.
Karla - missing stitches, nothing serious
What's knitting now
Emily - Dotted Rays V2.0
Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way
Karla - Woolly Lamb, Layer Cake, Harlow (brioche hat) by Andrea Mowry in koigu
FO’s -
Emily - Messaline
Karla -
Goldfinch Shawl by Andrea Mowry
Talky Talk
Emily - I’ll give away prizes before the end of the month. I swear. I’ll do it.
Karla - Yarn Okanagan YAY! Summer Knitting Bingo, armstrong fair, Yarned and Dangerous
KAL!
New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in!
#committoknit2018 - Shipped prizes, got some more in stash now. Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits.
#revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
#Summerknittingbingo
Spinning
Emily -. What’s spinning?
Karla - I wish
Best laid plans
Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of shawls, 3 pairs of socks) Maybe knit the kiddo a birthday sweater?
Karla - finish the advent pattern, waiting to hear if I got the tech editor bursary
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Carry on Bag. Still need to do some finishing on it. Made my dress for the wedding. I just need to hem it. Super happy.
Karla - backpack
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Sweater quantity for Ains’ birthday sweater.
Karla - nada, well sorta, Espace Tricot
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Night time potty training. Nap dropping. EAT YER DINNER!!!!!
Karla- Off for the summer, always sick, full time Momming, swimming, the never ending saga of shows.
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 50 - Nifty nifty look who’s 50!
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry.
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you!
What's knitting now
Emily - Messaline by Bristol Ivy in Bumblebirch Heartwood base Shadow colour.
Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way
Karla - beach bag with knitting club, Goldfinch Shawl by Andrea Mowry in Paintbox cotton, Harlow (brioche hat) by Andrea Mowry in koigu
FO’s -
Emily -Mister invested by the unapologetic knitter in black cat custom demonhunter colourway.
Rose City Rollers in Round Mountain Fibers 100% merino base in the Succulent colourway. With Contrasting Sweet Georgia heels and toes.
Karla -
Baby kimonos and matching garter stitch earflap hats!
Talky Talk
Emily - Sponsor our KAL’s! Thank you to Seaside Yarn and Button for their generous donation. WWKIP And thank you to creative collette for the HUGE bag of prizes to give away!
Karla - Sorrento Knitting Retreat, Yarn Okanagan, O’Keefe Ranch - interview with Kathleen of A Twisted Purl
Interview with Kathleen of A Twisted Purl in Armstrong BC
KAL!
New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in!
#committoknit2018 - Shipped prizes, got some more in stash now. Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits.
#revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting!
Design features
Emily- Messaline doesn’t line up with a chart. I think I can fudge it. Dropped a stitch on the sleeve cuff but didn’t change stitch count. Stitch is looped on a stitch marker
Karla - goldfinch lace
Spinning
Emily -. Chain plied my corriedale singles. Finished the 100% superwash merino by Vivid Yarn Studio. Made it a worsted spun traditional 2 ply. Started a Merino Silk by Endless Roving I’ll call the colour sunset orange. I’m going for a worsted spun fingering weight 2 ply.
Karla - nada, although I gifted some handspun and it was very well received.
Best laid plans
Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 finish Messaline by the end of May the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of shawls, 3 pairs of socks)
Karla - finish the advent pattern, layer cake by knox mountain knit co out of fino, finish my cotton tee
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - I made a dress muslin. Made a tote bag, got my real fabric cut for my dress. Still need to make the carry on bag but found super cute stockinette fabric.
Karla - nada
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Review yarn from Round Mountain Fibers - corriedale fleece, spinning wheel, 100% wool
Karla - Sorrento retreat/birthday haul
Meet the Knitter - Amy
Name: Amy McKay
Raverly alias: amyelisha
Other Social media? @amyelisha on instagram (my account is private to protect pictures of my daughter, but I do love connecting with other knitters so don’t be shy about sending me a follow request!)
When and how did you first learn to knit? I think it was in 2014, and I learned by watching YouTube videos. Every time I encountered a new stitch or technique I would just watch videos and practice until I figured it out. My own grandmothers had long since stopped knitting by the time I had an interest, but I’m hoping to teach my daughter in a few more years.
What was your first project? A cotton dishcloth. I knit 3 of them on some terrible plastic needles from Michael’s, but despite some dropped stitches and random yarn overs, they are still workhorses stashed away with my cleaning supplies!
What is your biggest knitting disaster? Hmm. Nothing comes to mind really. I tend to stop long before something ends disastrously (in knitting..not necessarily in life!). I knit a Gaptastic Cowl as one of my earliest projects, before I knew what gauge was, and it was monstrously huge. I’m talking, could-have-clothed-a-linebacker big. Needless to say, it got frogged!
What are you most proud of as a knitter? I’m proud to create beautiful, useful, long lasting items that can be tangible examples for my loved ones of how much I care about them (because it’s a big time & energy investment!). And, when I knit for myself, I’m proud to engage in an activity that is a powerful act of self care both in the actual making of the thing, and then in the wearing of it. It really feels like I’m nurturing myself when I cast on something lovely with only myself in mind. We should really call it self-love knitting, rather than selfish knitting!
What are you favorite items to knit? Stuffed toys for the important tiny humans in my life, and shawls for myself
Are you a process knitter or a product knitter? I’m both! I used to be more of a product knitter but the more time goes on the more I’ve found that the act of knitting has become incredibly important to my well being. I’m a stay-at-home parent now, and it is hands down the most difficult job I’ve ever had (and I used to literally save babies for a living as an NICU nurse). Knitting allows me to satisfy so many of own needs: for mental stimulation, quiet alone time, and creative expression, all of which are hard to come by at this stage of my life. So, process has become extremely important to me as well. That said, I can’t fully engage in a project unless the finished object is something I’m excited to gift or wear. What it will be definitely still matters.
Do you have any knitting goals? Projects? Techniques? I’d love to learn brioche, dive into sweater making, and eventually learn enough of the math involved to begin tech editing. Math doesn’t come easily to me, but I love editing. I can learn, right?
Do you do any other fiber arts other than knitting? Not yet, but I have grand plans to learn embroidery, weaving, sewing, and rug punching. I want to learn it all! Especially sewing, I am most excited about eventually being able to make my own clothes and stop relying on fast fashion, which isn’t in line with my values and not the example for resource stewardship that I want to set for my daughter. But because she is so little, and free time is so scarse, new hobbies have to wait a while.
Do you have any other super powers other than knitting? Momming. Thats a super power right?? I never really felt that i had a “true calling” until my child was born. Mothering, while certainly not all unicorns and rainbows, is really a natural aptitude for me. I’m good at it, and I love it (most days). I used to be a pretty good writer too, back in the day, and I can pick up new languages easily. I’m also a PADI Divemaster, which means I can teach some scuba diving courses and guide other divers around sites. I’m an excellent shark spotter! If there is one to be found or spotted in the distance, I promise i’ll see it.
Anything else you’d like to tell the world? (shameless self promotion!) I’m incredibly passionate about feminism (intersectional or bust), and birth and the myriad of ways the two intersect. And I’ll happily chat about either with anyone, anytime!
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Tooth pop!! Nap schedule has been terrible! THREENAGER temper tantrums.
Karla- So stoked and so bummed
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 49
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry.
Shout outs
SKuehnel - Sharilyn in Kelowna! @weekdaysfromscratch
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
What's knitting now
Emily - Messaline by Bristol Ivy in Bumblebirch Heartwood base Shadow colour.
Mister invested by the unapologetic knitter in black cat custom demonhunter colourway.
Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way
Karla - Graphic Socks, Afterthought everything socks, baby sweater and advent design, beach bag, fougasse by bristol ivy
FO’s -
Emily -Tin Can Knits Flax for Me in Custom Woolen mills Mule Spun 2 ply in Teal
Coquihalla Hat by Knox Mt Knit Co in Black Cat customs Lets get Worsted base
Mood of March hat by Katrin Schubert in Willow and Lark Woodland by LoveKnitting.com
Karla -
Halloween Socks
Constellate by Hunter Hammerson - Willow and Lark Plume held double with Lorna’s Lace’s
Cornflower Mittens
Weekender Pullover
KAL!
#stashtogiftknit2017 - still haven’t sent our prizes, will happen this week.
New KALs for 2018!
#committoknit2018 - Draw is happening ASAP
#revelinknit2018 - Thank you @porthardy1 for donating a prize
Design features
Emily- Dropped a few stitches in the 2 colour brioche. Fun times. - leveled up
Karla - twisted purl stitch, worried about the hardiness of yarn on weekender
Spinning
Emily -. Finished Smith and Ewe Merino/silk in a 3 ply
Finished a 3 ply BFL by Totally Inked yarn
finished a bobbin of corriedale singles to Chain ply soon.
Karla - Spinning was awesome for about the first 2 weeks of March and then it didn’t happen.
Best laid plans
Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 finish Messaline by the end of May the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of each!!)
Karla - aeon vest
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Tough love sock in pistachio. Whoops! Braids by Endless Roving and fibrecraft.Won some yarn the pop up shop at the Victoria public market.
Karla - knit crate, loveknitting.com
Review
Loveknitting.com Willow and Lark - Woodland & Plume http://www.relentlessknitting.com/blog/loveknittingcom-review
Talky Talk
Emily - Sponsor our KAL’s! Thank you to Seaside Yarn and Button for their generous donation. WWKIP
Karla - pub night knitting, sorrento retreat, Kelowna Yarn and Needlecraft fire, tapestry weaving, new car, spring break, fibres west
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Weaving Mug rugs… Sewing project bags for gifts. Easter egg dyeing roving. Rologs
Karla - Mr Maker, needle felting, easter egg dye roving
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- 2 in 1 room. Crawling so soon
Karla- go go go!
Inquiring minds
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EPISODE 47A3 Balls Deep
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
What's knitting now
Emily - My own Flax out of custom woolen mills in a teal colour.
Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way
Karla - Graphic Socks, Cornflower Mittens, Weekender Pullover, Halloween Socks, Afterthought everything socks
FO’s -
Emily -Tin Can Knits Flax for Dan in Custom Woolen mills Mule Spun 2 ply black (it’s love)
Barley hats for the girls in hand spun hand dyed corriedale
Classic cuffed hat by Purl Soho in hand spun corriedale for Larry
Gramps trifecta for baby Schramm
Karla -
Thistle by Julie Partie out of old stash handspun, my first traditional 3ply, my gauge is not going to work for the pattern so not a lot of progress has been made on in because I’m having to figure out the numbers myself and using it as a construction guide. Cutest sweater though.
Myra Cowl in gradient handspun dyed by muse fibreworks
Montreal Hat
Spirit Bear Hat
Decemberist
KAL!
#stashtogiftknit2017 WINNERS!
Congratulations to @irylknits @blondewithbrains @neets_knits @knittywittyshelle @vcomba5302 @collette_beyer for Q4 entries!
The Grand Prize winner is @bonniegoespublic with 30 gifts knit in 2017!
New KALs for 2018!
#committoknit2018
#revelinknit2018
Design features
Emily- nada
Karla - cornflower mitts require too much brain. Slipper socks too small. Stolen hat.
Spinning
Emily -. Finished 2 ply of Murkey Waters 80/20 merino mulberry silk by totally inked yarn.
Made a 2 play woolen yarn for the Classic cuffed hat.
Did my first singles of Merino Silk by Smith and Ewe for a traditional 3 ply.
Karla - nope but devoting March to spinning
Best laid plans
Emily - Matching family sweaters.Stay on track for #committoknit2018 cast on Black cat custom yarn. Bristol Ivy Messaline in bumblebirch
Karla - I need a vest (mielie nope aeon vest), and a cabled sweater (raspberry delight nope fougasse)
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Weaving Bench, 2 boat shuttles, weaving stuffs.. Mini Skeins, Mug rugs, house broach.+Knitmas
Karla - Spirit yarn from guild meeting, knit crate +Knitmas
Talky Talk
Emily - Sponsor our KAL’s (Thank you Joanne aka @porthardy1), Stash.
Karla - Yarn Okanagan classes, Sorento retreat, knit club at school, wine along, Tattoos
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Weaving Mug rugs… hope to sew soon.
Karla - Nada
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- sick baby, SAHM
Karla- moving homes
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
RadiKAL knitting
#stashtogiftknit2017 Wrap it up!
Please have all entries in by January 8th, 2018! In the year long thread, please put a total of gifts knit in bold at the top of your list! I hope all the recipients love their gifts!
#committoknit2018
Post your original photo of 12 skeins (or 12 projects worth) of yarn. As you complete each project post EDIT your original post to add the photo of your FO.
You will get an entry for each FO you post. FO projects MUST be in your original #committoknit2018 photo. Anyone who completes all 12 project before December 31, 2018 will be entered into a grand prize draw.
I’ll put up a project back for each quarter and a TATT sock bag for the grand prize.
We are still looking for sponsors for this KAL. If you have something you would like to contribute please contact emily@relentlessknitting.com or via instagram or ravelry.
#revelinknit2018
This year our focus is self care knitting and knitting the things you want for yourself! #revelinknit2018 is to encourage you to knit less for others and more for you! You heard me! Knit for yourself!
We’re keeping it simple, post FOs here, post WIPS here, heck chatter away here! Prizes will be drawn quarterly and everyone and anyone who is participating in this thread qualifies! Additional prizes will be drawn for participants on instagram!
We’re here to encourage and be uplifting to our fellow knitters so revel in knit!
EPISODE 47 A Big ball of Knit
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
What's knitting now
Emily - Tin Can Knits Flax for Dan in Custom Woolen mills Mule Spun 2 ply black (it’s love)
Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way
Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Karla-
Thistle by Julie Partie out of old stash handspun, my first traditional 3ply, my gauge is not going to work for the pattern so not a lot of progress has been made on in because I’m having to figure out the numbers myself and using it as a construction guide. Cutest sweater though.
Myra Cowl in gradient handspun dyed by muse fibreworks
Halloween socks
FO’s -
Emily -No.
Karla -
Crosshatch by Benjamin Mathews is a for a store sample at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts knit our of Cascade Eco Duo and Poems.
Added length to the brioche scarf
Handspun hat for my sister in law out of Vivid dyeworks.
KAL!
#stashtogiftknit2017
The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017!
It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop us a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017!
What’s coming in Q4.... Winter
Basic rules apply this quarter, 1. Must be a gift 2. Knit from stash predating 2017 gets you a second entry. Start updating the year-long thread, grand prizes will be drawn from that thread.
Design features
Emily- made my yarn go weird doing magic loop sleeves. Had to cut it and rejoin. .
Karla - knitting angels
Spinning
Emily -. Finished the first single of a braid Murkey Waters 80/20 merino mulberry silk by totally inked yarn. Started the second single. Will be a 2 ply.
Karla - Corridale something in yellow on the wheel
Sponsors!
Caitlyn Ffrench
Knox Mountain Knit Co
Chantal of Mudpunch
Jess of Haven Fiber Arts
Vanessa of Atelier 425
Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman
Sylvia of Softsweater Knits
Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes!
Best laid plans
Emily - Matching family sweaters. Gramps for our friends that are expecting. Finish all the WIPS
Karla - I need a vest (mielie), and a cabled sweater (raspberry delight)
Stash Enhancement
Emily-cascade 220 in grey and blue for gramps, Nancy’s Knit Knacks ball winder (love), sock set of chao goo dpns. 3 skeins of turtle purl sock yarn are on their way to me (thank you instagram) I have a RIV creative custom sweater bag and notions pouch with a progress keeper that says will trade husband for yarn. It’s being muled down the island for me.
Karla - Koigu from the Fibre Nook, knit picks sport,
Sponsors!
Denise of Sock Ruler
Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe
Sara of Riv Creative
Sally of Yarn Friendly
Kristan McIntyre
Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram
Talky Talk
Emily - Knit and chat, Yarn review!! Red Heart Scrubby Cotton
Karla -Yarn and beer tasting, secret santa, Kel Yarn KAL, Caitlin Ffrench, Yarn Okanagan
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - nope, but I need to hem dans pants and I want to make some project bags
Karla - sewing bags
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- new bed, bottles, Go the F*ck to sleep, bad back!
Karla- No more nursing, toddler exercise, tickle tickle, jabber box, deep in thought(s)
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
EPISODE 46 - Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com
What's knitting now
Emily - Tin Can Knits Flax for Dan in Custom Wollen milles Mule Spun 2 ply black (its llove)
Stephen West Speckle and Popl Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia
Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Karla- Weird knitting vibe lately....
Thistle by Julie Partie out of old stash handspun, my first traditional 3ply, my gauge is not going to work for the pattern so not a lot of progress has been made on in because I’m having to figure out the numbers myself and using it as a construction guide. Cutest sweater though.
Crosshatch by Benjamin Mathews is coming along nicely for a store sample at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts
Hibernation
Halloween Short Socks (almost done one and will give michelle her needle back), Regn Mittens-frogged- need to figure out what to do with the boucle yarn, and Sunny Side Up Tee (It’ll come back out in the new year, I’d like it for spring)
FO’s -
Emily - Flax for Bug and Lizzy in Berocco Vintage DK dark purple. Using smaller needles and not worried about gauge.
Karla -
Modified Yellow Tail Shawl by Taiga Hillard - all the feels
Bird! By Arne & Carlos
Tea pot and mug rug ($3.50 on rav) out of new yarns from Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts for Beer and Yarn tasting night November 6th, tickets $35 before October 31st.
KAL!
WINNERS!
Amyelisha, wapiticreek, irylknits, neets_knits, madebyjessb, bonniegoespublic
#stashtogiftknit2017
The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017!
It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop us a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017!
What’s coming in Q4.... Winter
Basic rules apply this quarter, 1. Must be a gift 2. Knit from stash predating 2017 gets you a second entry. Start updating the year-long thread, grand prizes will be drawn from that thread.
Design features
Emily- mystery shawl dropped and shifted the stitch pattern nobody will ever know.
Karla - hard to tell C1 from C2 in the crosshatch shawl sometimes
Spinning
Emily -. Started a braid Murkey Waters 80/20 merino mulberry silk by totally inked yarn. Will be a 2 ply.
Karla - Ponderosa Guild Spin in tomorrow and I don’t know what I’m spinning yet. I have a bag of different fibres I might just bring to play with but also thinking a two ply is something I have sitting in stash for a new hat.
Sponsors!
Caitlyn Ffrench
Knox Mountain Knit Co
Chantal of Mudpunch
Jess of Haven Fiber Arts
Vanessa of Atelier 425
Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman
Sylvia of Softsweater Knits
Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes!
Best laid plans
MATCHING FAMILY SWEATERS!!! All the hats for winter, all the shawls from Knit City
Karla - I need a vest (mielie), and a cabled sweater (raspberry delight)
Stash Enhancement
Emily- 2 craftsy classes. Felicia low spinning colour and JC boggs from worsted to woolen (?) Felcia low - dying to knit and spin. Yarnitecture. Best Knits Volume 1. Gentle Armour by Silvia McFadden. Apex kit from Knox Mt. Knit Co. Black Cat custom yarn Workhorse sock in ‘in the navy’. Firestone in the Lets get worsted base. 3x hinterland range in Honey. Sweet Fiber super sweet sock in chartruse, spanish coin, alizarin. Merino DK twist in driftwood and Bruin. Stitch markers from RIV Creative. 2 sweater quantities of Custom Wollen mills in soft black and magenta. Stacking stitch marker rings from Kristn Mcintyre.
Karla - Thrummed mitten kit from Stashandknit, new tin can knits pattern, knit city bag, spinning tools, mittens book and yarn for boston terrier mittens, BALL WINDER!
Sponsors!
Denise of Sock Ruler
Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe
Sara of Riv Creative
Sally of Yarn Friendly
Kristan McIntyre
Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram
Talky Talk
Emily - slowing down, bridie swap, new shirt from selene
Karla -Knit Om, Knit City and Arne and Carlos, and yarn and beer tasting!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -made a blanket ladder
Karla - pulled off the socks in stereo bag! I love tapestry weaving! Need to sew more and some toys for the boys for christmas.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- new bed, bottles,
Karla- The baby is walking! The toddler is getting time outs and it’s working!
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
EPISODE 45 - Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Penny4yourthought introduced herself in the Rav group, so did Ninnyknitter
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music.
What's knitting now
Emily - A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Flax for Bug and Lizzy in Berocco Vintage DK dark purple. Using smaller needles and not worried about gauge.
Hibernation - NADA!
Karla- Halloween Short Socks, Regn Mittens, Thistle Sweater and Sunny Side Up Tee (although, I think I’m going to hibernate that until the new year)
FO’s -
Emily - Advent socks (still need to block and weave in ends)
Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow
Karla -
GRANDMA’S SOCKS! - pattern, my own, Kroy Stretch Sock Yarn
Christmas Gift Hat (shhhh, she may be listening)
Gift exchange game mittens, Bella’s Mittens by Marielle Henault and Brioche Scarf
KAL!
#stashtogiftknit2017
The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017!
It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop us a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017!
What’s coming in Q3...
Christmas in July! Knit Christmas gifts in the third quarter and receive an extra entry!
Entry #1 - It’s a gift
Entry#2 - it’s old stash (2016 or older)
Entry #3 - it’s a gift for Christmas 2017!
Design features
Emily- Forgot a reglan increase on Flax. Did something weird on the last lace row on A Joyful Thread - haven’t tackled it yet. Worst case tink back 2 rows.
Karla - Tried to do my own design with the mitts using ‘The Worlds Simplest Mitts” by Tin Can Knits but it was going to be too much work.
Spinning
Emily -. None Also knitom..
Karla - None but Knitom goals
Sponsors!
Caitlyn Ffrench
Knox Mountain Knit Co
Chantal of Mudpunch
Jess of Haven Fiber Arts
Vanessa of Atelier 425
Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman
Sylvia of Softsweater Knits
Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes!
Best laid plans
Emily -Me sweater, maybe a flax for Dan = MATCHING FAMILY SWEATERS!!! All the hats for winter
Karla - New Hat for Locke, Graphic by Melissa Morgan-Oakes out of the sock blank that Joanne gifted to me, Swants (Swants-along! September 17th, in person or virtual!), Something by Arne & Carlos
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Ashford blending board, Diz, Gauge dyeworks MCN classic in River rock and a tiny skein for A for a barbie dress., Peachy coloured fiber that is beautiful.
Karla - needles, Colour Adventures in Aran Jeans 75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk,, Alpaca gradient from the IPE
Sponsors!
Denise of Sock Ruler
Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe
Sara of Riv Creative
Sally of Yarn Friendly
Kristan McIntyre
Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram
Talky Talk
Emily - Excited for knit city, Fibrations was awesome.
Karla - IPE submissions, swantsy crafternoon, knitmas, knit city, Arne & Carlos
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -Acid dye on batts to use on the blending board to make rolags.
Karla - nada but am thinking about a socks in stereo bag and Halloween costumes/christmas gifts
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Life with 2.
Karla- Free standing, impulsive toddler with too much energy and loves shows
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
EPISODE 44 - Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Kelly from Two Ewes Fibre Adventures! 1hundredprojets on Ravelry.
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music.
What's knitting now
Emily - .Advent calendar stockings (4 left)
Hibernation
A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow
Karla- Two custom socks for Grandma, Sunny Side [up!] by Isabell Kraemer
FO’s -
Emily - Vanilla socks for dan ChaiGoo SS DPNS 2.75 out of the same yellow yarn.
Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian
Moose 4 blanket - Fly away by TinCanKnits using Cascade 220 in some Hudson’s Bay colours
Karla - Nada
KAL!
Q2 Prizes!
And the winners are;
Irylknits - Yarn Friendly Bag and swag
Crochetgeekgirl - Polkadot bag and sock ruler
RosieL - Silver buttons from Kristian McIntyre
Colletteknits - riv creative stitch markers and lucy neatby book
#stashtogiftknit2017
The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017!
It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop us a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017!
What’s coming in Q3...
Christmas in July! Knit Christmas gifts in the third quarter and receive an extra entry!
Entry #1 - It’s a gift
Entry#2 - it’s old stash (2016 or older)
Entry #3 - it’s a gift for Christmas 2017!
Design features
Emily- a bit of a flair to the edging on Bug’s Bridie but i’m not concerned.
Karla - Sunnyside Up shortrow blunder
Spinning
Emily -. Haven’t been spinning.
Karla - Tour de fleece - Muse Fibreworks Pinot Grigio 2x 100% polwarth gradient dyed combed top into a two ply
Knifolk Yarn and Fibre 85% 15% merino/nylon into chain plied sock yarn
Sponsors!
Caitlyn Ffrench
Knox Mountain Knit Co
Chantal of Mudpunch
Jess of Haven Fiber Arts
Vanessa of Atelier 425
Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman
Sylvia of Softsweater Knits
Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes!
Best laid plans
Emily -Advent, Bradway, the a Joyful Thread. Want to cast on Messaline by Bristol Ivy once my WIPS are cleared.
Karla - Holiday by Eri in Manos Milo, Thistle by Julie Partie for Locke out of handspun, Knit City Shawl and Swants (Swants-along?)
Stash Enhancement
Emily- The Ashford Book - weaving tea towels
Karla - Nada
Sponsors!
Denise of Sock Ruler
Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe
Sara of Riv Creative
Sally of Yarn Friendly
Kristan McIntyre
Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram
Talky Talk
Emily - Impending doom, I mean, baby is about to arrive. Mention on Knitmore Girls Swoon
Karla - IPE submissions, macrame class, light sensitive ink
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily -just all of the baking and food prep
Karla - nada but am thinking about a socks in stereo bag
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- no more naps, struggling with sleep and violence
Karla- Walker baby, clapping hands, potty training
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
EPISODE 41 - Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music.
Meet a knitter
Hi!
I am Circusbear on Ravelry, and lareefinnsson on Instagram.
When I was about 13, I wanted to learn how to knit. My mother is left handed so I couldn’t learn from her. So my aunt taught my dad the basic knit stitch so he could teach me! And someone taught me how to purl along the road, lol. I knitted for a few years, and then forgot about it for 20 years! A friend of mine talked about it a few years ago and I have been HOOKED ever since!
My first big project was a sweater when I was about 20! I still can’t believe I have made a sweater! It had a graph to do the color work & everything! And I did it! So I know I will do it again!
My biggest Knitting disaster? Socks I so proudly knit for my son, making sure they were long enough…but they were far too narrow and he cannot even get them on his feet. So I need to figure out how to adjust socks to fit.
What am I most proud of? That I am continuing both of my grandmothers heritage. They were both great needle work gals, and I have inherited stuff from them both to do with their love of needle work. And I feel honored.
My favorite item to knit at the moment seem to be cowls! Lol. I am on my 3rd in a row!
I am definitely a project knitter. I cannot have too many things on the go at the moment, or it bugs me, lol.
My goals? A sweater! And figure out how to knit socks to feet size!
I love Knitting because it keeps me mindful, and allows me to use the other side of my brain, and put down technology, (for the most part, as I use it for patterns, I do not do paper patterns usually). I can knit ANYWHERE.
I do not do any other needle work. I do not really want to learn to crochet, as I love to knit! And crochet is so fast, that I may never knit again! Lol. I do though, want to learn some felting so I can make some felted gifts for Christmas!
What are my other super powers? A have raised a son, I have a 16 year old daughter, I love horses but also have a fear of riding, so I need to work through that fear. My daughter is very tiny and handles her big horse just fine, so she proves to me all the time that I can do it when I make that step!
I work full time, and also do project work (everything from bookkeeping, to advertising, to communications, to consulting) for other small business. That pays for the horse, & lessons, and my daughter’s math tutor!
I guess that’s a bit of shameless advertising right there!
LaRee
What's knitting now
Emily - Vanilla socks for dan ChaiGoo SS DPNS 2.75 out of the same yellow yarn. One is done, fits WAY better than the other ones.
Moose 4 blanket - Fly away by TinCanKnits using Cascade 220 in some Hudson’s Bay colours.
Hibernation
A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold
Advent calendar stockings (7 left)
Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian.
Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow
Karla- Two custom socks for Grandma, Sunny Side [up!] by Isabell Kraemer
FO’s -
Emily - Barbie got a dress - Joma sample + #1112 pink dress by
Karla - Going Graphic Blanket,
KAL!
Q2 Prizes!
Sock Ruler
Riv Creative Stitch Markers by RivCreative
Yarn Friendly Project Bag by yarnfriendly
3 Sterling buttons by Kristan McIntyre
Cool Knitters Finish in Style by Lucy Neatby
#stashtogiftknit2017
For quarter 2 we are going to piggyback off the Wet Coast Wools KAL and if you knit for charity you’ll get an additional entry in the Q2 thread! That’s 3 possible entries. 1 for the gift knit, 1 for knitting from stash and 1 if it’s going to a charity! Wahoo!
The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017!
It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop us a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017!
What’s coming in Q3...
Christmas in July! Knit Christmas gifts in the third quarter and receive an extra entry!
Entry #1 - It’s a gift
Entry#2 - it’s old stash (2016 or older)
Entry #3 - it’s a gift for Christmas 2017!
Design features
Emily- dropped stitch on one blanket block.
Karla - Running low on yarn on the baby blanket but determined not to buy more!
Spinning
Emily -. Still spinning some singles from the pin drafted batt we got back. I think I’ll do 3 full bobbins then measure it out and dye it for sock yarn.
Karla - Kinfolk Yarn and Fibre, spinning a 3ply merino/nylon for socks in the Tigerlilly colourway. Finished!
Tour de fleece plans - Team Wool n’ Spinning - Muse Fibreworks Pinot Grigio 2x 100% polwarth gradient dyed combed top into a two ply & Knifolk Yarn and Fibre 85% 15% merino/nylon into chain plied sock yarn
Sponsors!
Caitlyn Ffrench
Knox Mountain Knit Co
Chantal of Mudpunch
Jess of Haven Fiber Arts
Vanessa of Atelier 425
Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman
Sylvia of Softsweater Knits
Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes!
Best laid plans
Emily - Finish the the blanket
Karla - Knit City Shawl and Swants (Swants-along?)
Stash Enhancement
Emily- JOMA sock o rin5 5o yarn WWKIP day colours - razzle dazzle and tofino . Plain skein solar dyed from a wwkip kit - royal blue. . Vogue knitting
Karla - Plucky Knitter, Ireland yarn, Georgian Bay Fibre Co, West Coast Color fibre
Sponsors!
Denise of Sock Ruler
Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe
Sara of Riv Creative
Sally of Yarn Friendly
Kristan McIntyre
Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram
Talky Talk
Emily - The BIG Move
Karla - WWKIP, Knitting at the winery
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - I wove a thing!
Karla - 3 project bags for the raffle, dream catchers, washing fleece
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- We’re a family! Potty training regression. Home birth
Karla- Baby Gorilla, testy toddler
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
EPISODE 41 - Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Crochetgeekgirl who is Jessica from Vancouver
Bobbilicious who is Bobbi from Illinois
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music.
Meet a knitter
Hello ladies - I caught your most recent podcast (“Do Do That”) and thought I would come out of lurking and be a participant. It is not something I am used to be being - but here I am - re-entering the world … I loved hearing about your knitting - I remember your Michael’s days - and your adventures as new moms - I am no longer such a bright and shiny penny - I have some tarnish on me … Here goes …
Name: Janice (Jenise) Reilly
Raverly alias: Jahknees
Other Social media? Not really - I gave up on Facebook years ago when I found that I got tired of all the bragging (not everyone’s life is always that great, you know - or maybe it’s just that mine sucks??) Now I just lurk on my kids to see what they are up to - be careful what you ask - you may not like what you see!! Damn that Instagram it sucks you in and is a whole education in itself.
When and how did you first learn to knit? When I was 8ish in Brownies - Snowy Owl made us finish our swatches when all I really wanted to do was play on the playground with the rest of the younger kids - maybe that’s why I don’t swatch to this very day. I am still friends with Snowy Owl and she makes me dish clothes and slippers for my birthday. <3
What was your first project? I made a chunky cross over vest made with yarn from the Purple Door which was a fantastic 1970s wool shop in Kelowna - full of crochet granny squares and acrylic - it would be very hip today (!)
What is your biggest knitting disaster? Too many to name - mostly involving gauge issues - too small blankets, too large sweaters - wait! there was the most beautiful expensive Jo Sharp sweater I made with Jo Sharpe wool and promptly washed and felted (before I knew that hand knits could not be machine washed) - turned out alright - more fulled than felted and it fixed the gauge issue!
What are you most proud of as a knitter? My perseverance - technically I have frogged more than I have knit!
What are you favorite items to knit? Projects where gauge is not an issue - socks, hats and scarves/shawls/cowls
Are you a process knitter or a product knitter? Product - but mostly I just like to have something to do so I have an excuse to watch ridiculous amounts of Netflix (like seriously ridiculous amounts of Netflix - I cannot emphasize this point enough)
Do you have any knitting goals? Projects? Techniques? Master gauge so I can make things that actually fit and are not a surprise at the end
Why do you keep coming back to knitting? It is my relaxation and my sanity while raising 1 teen and 2 pre-teen girls - the hormones are killing me as they go through puberty and I enter perimenopause - my poor husband is a saint!
Do you do any other fiber arts other than knitting? Some small amounts of needle point, and I can crochet
Do you have any other super powers other than knitting? Being a mother to 3 girls. I am also incredibly logical and honest. Not always to my benefit. I can be a little bit blunt ;o) Also for an oldie, I have a reasonable knowledge of trendy things - I am stealth - I may look like a stogie middle age woman, but I know of what the youngun’s speak - oh yeah - and I thrift good! I am good at finding good things at Value Village.
Anything else you’d like to tell the world? (shameless self promotion!) Nope- self promotion is not some thing I am good at.
Good luck and I actually read your Podcast notes - they are incredibly detailed and well done!
What's knitting now
Emily - A Joyful Thread by Silvia McFadden (Softsweater) in Sweet Fiber Merino Lace rose gold, vanilla socks for Dan out of Meilenweit Lana Grossa, 2.75mm DPNs, Fly Away baby blanket by Tin Can knits in Cascade 220 Hudson Bay Colours
Hibernation
Advent calendar stockings (7 left)
Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian.
Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow
Karla- Going Graphic Blanket,Sunny Side [up!] by Isabell Kraemer
FO’s -
Emily Vanilla is the new black - CatGreen OMG you guys - Sock 2 started
Karla - First pair of Grandma’s socks!
Sponsors!
Caitlyn Ffrench
Knox Mountain Knit Co
Chantal of Mudpunch
Jess of Haven Fiber Arts
Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman
Sylvia of Softsweater Knits
Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes!
Vanessa of Atelier 425
The Sexy Knitter!
Design features
Emily- F*ing bugs
Karla - 1 square not in pattern
Spinning
Emily -. Finished the hand dyed corriedale, 2ply
Karla - Kinfolk Yarn and Fibre, spinning a 3ply merino/nylon for socks in the Tigerlilly colourway.
Best laid plans
Emily - Weave, baby blanket
Karla - Birthday Cast on! The Om Shawl in alpaca!
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Yarn bowl, acrylic gifts
Karla - Kauni rainbow gradient, 100g corriedale batt
Sponsors!
Denise of Sock Ruler
Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe
Sara of Riv Creative
Sally of Yarn Friendly
Kristan McIntyre
Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram
KAL!
#stashtogiftknit2017
For quarter 2 we are going to piggyback off the Wet Coast Wools KAL and if you knit for charity you’ll get an additional entry in the Q2 thread! That’s 3 possible entries. 1 for the gift knit, 1 for knitting from stash and 1 if it’s going to a charity! Wahoo!
The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017!
It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop us a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017!
Talky Talk
Emily - Knit City 2017
Karla -Guild talk May 30th, WWKIP June 10, Baaad Anna’s at the Winery June 20
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Learning to weave
Karla - Upcycled dream catcher
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Moving
Karla- Sickness, toddler teeth
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
| EPISODE 41 - Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest Shout outs Kerri who is elmvalleyknits on Ravelry! DianeBold from New Zealand! Mslizca2 in Winnipeg Ejdanyluk who is our friend Emily! Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music. Meet a knitter Name: Lyndsey Raverly alias: Lyndseyp Other Social media? Instagram I can be found as ellekbee or BBknitworks When and how did you first learn to knit? I first learned to knit when I was 8. My mom is an incredible knitter and I bugged and bugged her until she showed me how to cast on my first project. I made scarves for all my teddy bears. Once I got bored with scarves I wanted to learn how to make sweaters. She kindly told me I needed more practice before a sweater projects. So I gave up knitting until I graduated University and didn’t have a job…I picked up knitting again and have been obsessed ever since. What was your first project? I learned to read a pattern and cast on a hat for my then boyfriend now husband. It is a bright red acrylic ribbed fishermen style touque. It is very wonky but made with so much love. What is your biggest knitting disaster? I knit my husband a cardigan for his 30th birthday. I knit it as a surprise, so I was not able to take his measurements. It turned out the body is too short and the sleeves are too long. To make matters worse, the yarn I used for the button band felted so there is no saving this thing… What are you most proud of as a knitter? My first venture into colour work was the North Shore Sweater by Tin can knits. It is the most gorgeous piece of knitting I have in my possession and always get a ton of compliments on it! What are you favorite items to knit? Im a huge fan of knitting socks. Most of my friends and family have a pair of socks I have knit for them. Im so proud of my handiwork when they wear a pair of hand knit socks! It brings me so much joy! Are you a process knitter or a product knitter? Depends on the project. Socks or a projects I really get into Im a process knitter. When I need to hammer out a gift or around Christmas time I’m a product knitter. Do you have any knitting goals? Projects? Techniques? Eventually, I would like to teach myself to be a continental knitter as well as learning how to brioche. It seems like every lovely pattern has brioche and it is a bit daunting. Why do you keep coming back to knitting? Knitting is my happy place. Knitting is my creative outlet as well as a way to create community in my neighbourhood and city. I have met so many friends though knitting and I wouldn’t give it up for the world! Do you do any other fiber arts other than knitting? unfortunately, no. I tried crochet, but it doesn’t make sense to my A-type brain. Do you have any other super powers other than knitting? I’m a teacher and I teach pre-K. Some days it feels like I have superpowers. Anything else you’d like to tell the world? (shameless self promotion!) I live in Edmonton and have started a business B&B Knitworks. We are creating patterns and teaching knitting classes. Look for us on Facebook B&B Knitworks and Instagram BBKnitworks. What's knitting now Emily - A Joyful Thread by Silvia McFadden (Softsweater) in Sweet Fiber Merino Lace rose gold Vanilla is the new black - CatGreen OMG you guys - Sock 2 started Hibernation Advent calendar stockings (7 left) Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian. Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow Karla- Two custom socks for Grandma, Going Graphic Blanket, FO’s - Emily Vanilla socks for dan in using my new ChiaGoo Stainless Steel DPN’s 2.25mm Karla - Bonnie Wee Mouse by Susan Claudino Sponsors! Caitlyn Ffrench Knox Mountain Knit Co Chantal of Mudpunch Jess of Haven Fiber Arts Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman Sylvia of Softsweater Knits Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes! Vanessa of Atelier 425 Design features Emily- Nothing! WEEEEEE Karla - Frogged second custom sock (Hermione’s everyday sock) for 2 at a time 3x1 rib with mini guesset and afterthough heel. Spinning Emily -. Spun the first single from my batt that Ainsley and I dyed Karla - Kinfolk Yarn and Fibre, spinning a 3ply merino/nylon for socks in the Tigerlilly colourway. Best laid plans Emily - Keep the mojo on A Joyfuly Thread. Start baby blanket. Weave Karla - finish the gifts. Start the tee shirt - Sunny Side [up!] by Isabell Kraemer Stash Enhancement Emily- Another ball of yellow sock yarn. A loom. Cascade 220 for a blanket for the baby. Midknit craving sweet sock in juice box. Yarn Inc Tough sock in flamingo. Lichen and Lace 80/20 sock in orchid Karla - Ella Rae 100% Merino Dk in colours 78 and 66 Sponsors! Denise of Sock Ruler Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe Sara of Riv Creative Sally of Yarn Friendly Kristan McIntyre Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram KAL! #stashtogiftknit2017 And the winners are!!!!!! 1.Post 144 frawkins 2.Post 128 Irylknits 3.Post 166 amyhansen1222 For quarter 2 we are going to piggyback off the Wet Coast Wools KAL and if you knit for charity you’ll get an additional entry in the Q2 thread! That’s 3 possible entries. 1 for the gift knit, 1 for knitting from stash and 1 if it’s going to a charity! Wahoo! The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017! It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop us a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017! Talky Talk Emily - Karla - Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Learning to weave Karla - Two project bags for Emily D Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Daddy visit. Vomit face Karla- Lots of singing and climbing, baby starting solids and crawling. Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page |
| EPISODE 40 - Do do that. Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music What's knitting now Emily - Advent calendar stockings (7 left) Vanilla is the new black - CatGreen OMG you guys - one sock done. Enough for #2!! Vanilla socks for dan in using my new ChiaGoo Stainless Steel DPN’s 2.25mm Hibernation A Joyful Thread by Silvia McFadden (Softsweater) in Sweet Fiber Merino Lace rose gold Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian. Hand spun Love and Light by softsweater Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Karla- Two custom socks for Grandma, Going Graphic Blanket, Bonnie Wee Mouse by Susan Claudino FO’s - Emily -Socks for Bug in river city yarns - Hat trick calgary flames Genevieve's tube socks - knitmoregirls Karla - West Coast Cardigan, From the Thaw Hat Sponsors! Denise of Sock Ruler Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe Sara of Riv Creative Sally of Yarn Friendly Kristan McIntyre Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram Design features Emily- Made my Vanilla socks too long and ripped back about a half inch then did the toe. Karla - wrong decreases first on the hat Spinning Emily -. Finished spinning and plying the 3 ply alpaca for Mom’s hat. Spun one single the wrong way. Spun Malabrigo Nube into a 2 ply. Love it. Not as saturated as I thought it would be. Karla - Kinfolk Yarn and Fibre, spinning a 3ply merino/nylon for socks in the Tigerlilly colourway. Best laid plans Emily - Work on the WIP pile. Fleeces and fleeces. Karla - Grandma’s Socks!!!! Stash Enhancement Emily- 4 Braids from Smith and Ewe 2 yellow one grapefruit and one pin-drafted gold. . 2 Shawl Pins from BeeHive - one twig one ram. 2 carded fleeces from Birkland Bro’s. 4 Raw fleeces from this weekend. 2 sets of ChaiGoo DPN’s 3 balls of Meilenweit Lana Grossa sock yarn. Joma Cash-a-rino in Belatto. Joma Baby Blue Face in Magnatude. Vogue Knitting Late Winter Sirena Nicole Yarn 100% Highland wool in Crystalline Knowledge. 3 skeins of in a purple for a Bug Sweater. Karla - Crafty Jaks braid of polwarth/silk, braid of corriedale, merino batt and 6oz of romni/mohair roving, Smith and you pencil roving, 2 braids of bfl one in purple one in cloud grey Sponsors! Caitlyn Ffrench Knox Mountain Knit Co Chantal of Mudpunch Jess of Haven Fiber Arts Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman Sylvia of Softsweater Knits Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes! Vanessa of Atelier 425 KAL! #stashtogiftknit2017 Q1 closes midnight tomorrow! (March 31st!) For quarter 2 we are going to piggyback off the Wet Coast Wools KAL and if you knit for charity you’ll get an additional entry in the Q2 thread! That’s 3 possible entries. 1 for the gift knit, 1 for knitting from stash and 1 if it’s going to a charity! Wahoo! The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017! It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop us a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017! Talky Talk Emily - Victoria Knitters and Yarn shops. Shearing day. Bullet Journal. Karla - 3D printer! Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - nope Karla - Alphabet magnets, lots of cooking Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Spring Break shenanigans. Visiting Daddy. All went well. . Karla- To nap or not to nap. You are my sunshine. Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page |
Episode 39
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Irylknits - Nana in Norway
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google music
What's knitting now
Emily - A Joyful Thread by Silvia McFadden (Softsweater) in Sweet Fiber Merino Lace rose gold
Socks for Bug in river city yarns - Hat trick calgary flames Genevieves tube socks - knitmoregirls
Vanilla is the new black - CatGreen OMG you guys
Hibernation
Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian.
Hand spun Love and Light by softsweater
Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow
Advent calendar stockings (I finished one)
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Karla- Two custom socks for Grandma
West Coast Cardigan
FO’s -
Emily -Nada
Karla - Relativity, from the frost hat
Sponsors!
Denise of Sock Ruler
Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe
Sara of Riv Creative
Sally of Yarn Friendly
Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram
Design features
Emily- Did one of my panels in garter instead of stockinette, dropped down to fix it.
Karla - The saga that is the WCC
Spinning
Emily -. Finally tried out 3D bobbin. LOVE it. It knocks a little but it’s good. Spun one single of Alpaca
Karla - Kinfolk Yarn and Fibre Superwash BFL - Cirque du Soleil 2ply
Best laid plans
Emily - Work on the WIP pile, do some mending, Spin in
Karla - Finish WCC, finish Grandma’s socks, finish baby blanket, go shopping, weave
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Birthday yarn!!
Ancient Arts Superwash Merino Sparkle in Frolic
Sweet Georgia tough love sock in rogue and grouse and a mini skein set in English Bay
Brooklyn Tweed Arbor in Tincture
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Medieval
5 Braids of Corredale from Knotty by Nature in Victoria
2 amazing project bags from TwoSticks and Ewe in West Kelowna
Heart on my Sleeve - TinCanKnits
Pumpkin Spice by Ysolda Teague
Karla - Lydia Yarn I won on Unraveling with Greg and Joey in Harvest, progress keepers into necklace from Riv Creative, tin can knits book
Sponsors!
Caitlyn Ffrench
Knox Mountain Knit Co
Chantal of Mudpunch
Jess of Haven Fiber Arts
Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman
Sylvia of Softsweater Knits
Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes!
KAL!
#stashtogiftknit2017
The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017!
It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop as a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017!
Art of Yarn
Art of Yarns Knit-a-long to start the year off! We are teaming up with BC locals Shannon Cook and Jane Richmond to explore the Knits from their latest book Within Knits and the the amazing Westcoast Cardigan (stand alone pattern). To coincide with the KAL, we will have the complete trunk show for the book and Cardigan at the shop. If you are in the area please stop by and check it out. Prizes will be randomly awarded at the end of the KAL to participants. There are a few ways to join sand enter in the fun….
Posting your photos on instagram and tagging us in the photo @artofyarn
Joining our ravelry group Art of Yarn Kal 2017 and sharing your project with us
Tagging us on Facebook @artofyarn with your project
For our locals too we will be hosting a small knit social to show off your FO’s
Check us out on our website artofyarn.com if you would like to order the book and feel free to contact us if you need help in choosing a Yarn that is right for your project.
Happy knitting and looking forward to seeing everyone’s progress!
Melissa
Talky Talk (Chatter?)
Emily - Baby!! Kelowna Yarn knitted knockers
Karla - Classes! WWKIP! Cup Cozy!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - nope
Karla - paper crafts for the win! bracelet
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- SIngle momming - I think we’ve hit our stride. I’ll second that Plague.
Karla- Genius Mom win = sleep, found feet, no nice things and the plague
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Episode 38
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google music
Circusbear! Rosberrycrafts! Stashandknit! bonjimac! HereIKnit!
KAL!
#stashtogiftknit2017
The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017!
Thank you to the following prize sponsors!
Denise of Sock Ruler
Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe
Sara of Riv Creative
Sally of Yarn Friendly
Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram
Caitlyn Ffrench
Okanagan Knit Co
Chantal of Mudpunch
Jess of Haven Fiber Arts
Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman
Sylvia of Softsweater Knits
It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop as a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017!
Ok! Here are THE RULES!
- Any and all gift knits will be accepted, there’s no minimum yardage, if it’s a gift it counts.
- Gifts knit from yarn acquired in 2016 or before get two entries, so post those FOs twice for more chances to win. (Please be honest, there’s no way for me to actually track this so I’m holding out on good knitting karma that there will be no cheating). If you knit a gift from yarn from 2017, you get one entry.
- Entries are quarterly, Jan - Mar, Apr - Jun, Jul - Sept, Oct - Dec. You cannot enter something finished in March in the July quarter etc.
- Year long FO thread is where you will open one post and keep a running tally of ALL the gifts knit in the year. Go back and edit this post as many times as you need to include all gifts.
- This really should be rule #1 but HAVE FUN! Post pictures of what you’re knitting on instagram with the hashtag #stashtogiftknit2017 so we can see all your projects!
All prizes will be drawn with random number generator except the full year thread winner will be the one with the most gifts knit.
Art of Yarn
Art of Yarns Knit-a-long to start the year off! We are teaming up with BC locals Shannon Cook and Jane Richmond to explore the Knits from their latest book Within Knits and the the amazing Westcoast Cardigan (stand alone pattern). To coincide with the KAL, we will have the complete trunk show for the book and Cardigan at the shop. If you are in the area please stop by and check it out. Prizes will be randomly awarded at the end of the KAL to participants. There are a few ways to join sand enter in the fun….
Posting your photos on instagram and tagging us in the photo @artofyarn
Joining our ravelry group Art of Yarn Kal 2017 and sharing your project with us
Tagging us on Facebook @artofyarn with your project
For our locals too we will be hosting a small knit social to show off your FO’s
Check us out on our website artofyarn.com if you would like to order the book and feel free to contact us if you need help in choosing a Yarn that is right for your project.
Happy knitting and looking forward to seeing everyone’s progress!
Melissa
What's knitting now
Emily - Socks for Bug in river city yarns - Hat trick calgary flames Genevieves tube socks - knitmoregirls
Vanilla is the new black - CatGreen OMG you guys
Hibernation
Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian.
Hand spun Love and Light by softsweater
Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow
Advent calendar stockings (I finished one)
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Karla- Two custom socks for Grandma, Baby Boy Watson & Relativity
FO’s -
Emily
Karla - Brioso by Heather Zoppetti in 100% merino I dyed a dusty pink colour - stalled a little bit, on to second repeat
Design features
Emily- Not enough knitting to make mistakes
Karla - reading charts on Relativity...
Spinning
Emily -. none
Karla - none but I want to so bad!
Best laid plans
Emily - Get out of the no knitting Rut.
Karla - Knit as much as I can!
Stash Enhancement
Emily- 12days of knitmas - Vogue Knitting Holiday
Karla - GC for Christmas! 12 days of knitmas!
Talky Talk (Chatter?)
Emily - The Big Move
Karla - Michelle’s help with stash sorting
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - nope
Karla - nope, but found CaliFayeCollection
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Christmas holidays - single momming
Karla- Renan is smiling and giggling and getting more use to being in his bed! Locke’s language skills are incredible and he’s all about the toys!
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Episode 37
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google music
What's knitting now
Emily - Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian.
Hand spun Love and Light by softsweater
Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow
Advent calendar stockings (I finished one)
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Karla-
Brioso by Heather Zoppetti in 100% merino I dyed a dusty pink colour - stalled a little bit, on to second repeat
Yellow Tail by Taiga Hillard in Caterpillar Green Skyline Colourway
FO’s -
Emily - Vanilla is the new black socks for Dan in Madelinetosh twist. Birch grey
Karla - 38 snowflakes from 100 snowflakes to crochet by Caitlin Sainio
Darned socks! Mine and Mark’s
Design features
Emily- Not enough knitting to make mistakes
Karla - reading charts is a problem again in both knitting and crochet
Spinning
Emily -. none
Karla - none but I want to so bad!
Best laid plans
Emily - Get out of the no knitting Rut.
Karla - Mom’s cowl, sew a robot for Locke, New Years yarn sort! Michelle is coming over to help me get it under control!
Stash Enhancement
Emily- 2 sweaters quantities of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport in Saffron and Currant Won a pattern from BohoKnits - Meander Hat. New 3D bobbin!
Karla - Plucky Knitter needle gauge and stitch markers from Chantel of Mud Punch, knit picks order
Talky Talk (Chatter?)
Emily -
Karla -
Knit Alongs
Art of Yarn - Jane Richmond KAL January & February
Relentless Gift Knit KAL - Year long kal to knit gifts with the goal of having a bin/basket of knits you can pull from for last minute gifts. Extra entry for yarn that was stashed in 2016 or earlier.
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Super Secret sewing SHHHHHH
Karla - nope
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- She’s been pretty darn good. Grandma and Grandpaw kidnapped her for the week.
Karla- sick baby.
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Episode 35 - Keep fit and have fun
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Here I knit - Congrats to Karla’s new arrival!
What's knitting now
Emily - Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian.
Vanilla is the new black socks for Dan in Madelinetosh twist. Birch grey
Hibernation
Advent calendar stockings (I finished one)
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Karla-
Brioso by Heather Zoppetti in 100% merino I dyed a dusty pink colour
Yellow Tail by Taiga Hillard in Caterpillar Green Skyline Colourway
FO’s -
Emily - Spotlight by TinCanKnits in SweetGeorgia Superwash worsted colour work will be in Sweet Georgia party of 5 in Royals Still needs blocking
Karla - Toy Workshop Bear by Susan B Anderson
Design features
Emily- I think my heel stitches were a bit sideways…
Karla - reading charts is a problem
Spinning
Emily -. none
Karla -
Best laid plans
Emily - toddler sweaters, advent, master knitter and Caterpillar green socks.
Karla - Mom’s cowl, sew a robot for Locke, darn them socks!
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Vanilla is the new black. Fish lips Kiss
Karla - Pom Pom, heart stitch markers
Talky Talk (Chatter?)
Emily -
Karla -
Knit Alongs
Art of Yarn
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - nope
Karla - nope
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Bug’s been pretty good. Lots of snuggles. Kidnapping by grandma next week.
Karla- halloween
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Episode 35 - Keep fit and have fun
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shout outs
Shirel Webb - Lexington, Kentucky she’s learning to knit shirts and sweaters
What's knitting now
Emily - Spotlight by TinCanKnits in SweetGeorgia Superwash worsted colour work will be in Sweet Georgia party of 5 in Royals
Advent calendar stockings (I finished one)
Hibernation:
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) - Frogging
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage - Frogging
Karla-
Brioso by Heather Zoppetti in 100% merino I dyed a dusty pink colour
Yellow Tail by Taiga Hillard in Caterpillar Green Skyline Colourway
Toy Workshop Bear by Susan B Anderson
FO’s -
Emily - Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extrafine Merino DK in Aztec Gold
Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel
Precipitation by tincanknits in Lettlopi
Karla - Modified Salis Socks out of my handspun Smith and Ewe 80/20 merino/nylon
Eyelet Cresent Socks of my own design, main colour is Kalediscope Dyeworks and toes/heels/cuffs is West Yourshire Spinners.
Design features
Emily- Cast on too few stitches on sleeves. Went with it and added some increases.
Karla - Salis socks too big
Spinning
Emily -. Sock yarn class
Sampling some grey Alpacas of Newfoundland to make mom a Stovetop.
Karla - socks yarn class
Meet a Knitter
Marsha of the Twitch and Stitch Podcast
Best laid plans
Emily - toddler sweaters and all the KnitCity yarn.
Karla - finish baby bear’s bear and Mom’s cowl, sew a robot for Locke, darn them socks!
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Vogue Knitting FAll 2016
Karla - Knit Scene
Talky Talk (Chatter?)
Emily - Spin sock yarn class. Organized the craft room
Karla -
Knit Alongs
1) #socktober #knitcityhangoverkal
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - nope
Karla - bean bum
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- so tired. Dreaming bug. .
Karla- poops in the tub for Daddy, struggling with Daddy bedtime routine
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Episode 34 - Knit City 2016 Recap with Guests!
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Michelle - Knittywittyshelle - Instagram and Ravelry
Friday -
Karla
Stayed overnight at Emily’s on Thursday night and Marsha and Scilla from the Twitch and Stitch Podcast, picked my at 6am on Friday! We made it to the Atrium Inn by 10 am. Headed over to Shannon’s for brunch and then on to the Sweet Georgia Studio, two braids of 85% polwarth + 15% tussah silk in paper street and one braid of 75% BFL and 25% tussah Silk in unique dyelot. 1 skein Tough Love Sock in Gelato
Dinner at The Slocan and the Ysolda Teague lecture.
Emily - Dropped of The Bug and headed to Birkland brothers to drop off my fleeces. Met Selene at the hotel. Went to check out Sweet Georgia then headed to the Slocan and off to see Ysolda Teague’s talk
Michelle
My ride Roslyn arrived at 8am to pick me up and we had a chatty drive all the way to the coast. We went to the Sweet Georgia warehouse and she left me to meet up with the other ladies. one braid of Sweet Georgia bfl+silk Then I headed to the Atrium with them and Roslyn met up with us as we were headed out to dinner at the Slocan.
Saturday -
Karla
Classes - Tapestry Weaving
Purchases/Plans for purchases - Sweater quantity of Hinterland Range (8 Skeins), Two pouch kits from a Threaded Needle and a Stitch Marker Ring Set from Kristyn McIntyre of Knitters Jewlery Shawl Joy by Sylvia McFadden
Emily
Classes - Nada
Purchases/Plans for purchases -
Caterpillar Green ‘OMG you guys’ sock yarn
TinCanKnits for their new book, Mad Colour
Soft Sweater for her book. Shawl Joy
Bumblebirch booth for a sweater quantity of her Heartwood Base in Shadow and a skein of Quill in Fog.
2 skeins of Be So Brave in a red and a dark grey.
2 skeins of Sweet Fiber merino lace in Rose Gold to make Soft Sweaters “A Joyful Thread”
1 ball of gradient dyed by Caitlyn Ffrench 100g 418m 70/30 wool/nylon ombre dyed and eco printed.
2 skeins Sweet Georgia Superwash Worsted in Pistachio plus the tough love sock Party of 5 in Royals
Shannon Cook’s Bradway pattern
6 Skeins of Shelter by Brooklyn Tweed 2 of each Storm Cloud, yellow and plume
5 skeins of Custom woolen mills Mule spun in a moss heather green
Some things for the 12 days of Knitmas - SHHHHHH
Then we went to the Yarn Harlot.
Michelle
Classes - Measuring Master Class w/Ysolda Teague
Purchases/Plans for purchases - Ancient Arts 2 113g skeins Heavy Lace 65% Silk/35% “Linen in French Bordeaux”
Sea Turtle Fiber Arts 6x100yards Star Fish 84% Merino/16% Stellina “Dark Rainbow”
Caterpillar Green 1 170g skein MCN Fingering “Concrete & Tulips”
Caterpillar Green 1 115g skein Merino Twist Fingering “OMG You Guys/Weekend”
Shawl Joy by Syvial McFadden
Sunday -
Karla
Classes - Toy Workshop
Purchases/Plans for purchases -skein of custom woolen mills and the sock kit for my Mom and 2 skeins of 100% non-superwash merino worsted weight. 4 faux fur pompoms from the Crafty Jackalope
Emily
Classes -
Purchases/Plans for purchases - Went back to the market place and picked up Caitlin Ffrench’s book and a second sweater quantity of Custom Woolen Mills from Wet Coast Wools. In Denim heather.
Michelle
Classes - Knitting for Speed and Efficiency w/the Yarn Harlot
Purchases/Plans for purchases - Ancient Arts 1 100g skein Fingering/Sock 75% SW
Merino/25% Silk “Irish Linen” to be used with Sea Turtle minis in On the Spice Market Shawl by Melanie Berg
Darning Needle necklace from Kristan MacIntyre - Copper needle, silver necklace
What’s knitting now (if there’s time)
Emily - Vanilla socks.
Karla - Socks! All the Socks! #Socktober
Michelle - Chevron Socks by Mel Tran Designs in Patons Kroy, sock money for ma. No time! Always mitred sock blanket...
Sarah -
Jocelyn -
Episode 33 - I might sneeze
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
What's knitting now
Emily - Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extra fine Merino DK in Aztec Gold
Hibernation:
Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool)
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage
Karla-
Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something
Leverette by Melissa Labarre - MCN Worsted in high tide (teal) and robin’s egg (speckled neutral)
FO’s -
Emily - None!
Karla - Gamaldags by Helene Magusson !!!!! found antler buttons that work perfectly with the sweater. Going to do a conditionner soak to get the prickles down.
Darling Boy Hat - Darling Hat by Kate Oates in Rowan Cotton wool 4 ply
Design features
Emily- I’m perfect this week
Karla - None and I even did a steek! What?! what?!
Spinning
Emily -.
Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way is Finished! 2 ply, not ‘finished’ yet. Might add more ply.
Karla - nada, although I’ve been dreaming about it
Best laid plans
Emily - Sweater then toddler sweaters and WIPS
Karla - Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October. Start Mom’s cowl Brioso by Heather Zoppetti, knitted knockers to take to knit city, finish the beer mitts
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Knit.Purl/Knit.Wear Collection from Interweave
Karla - Interweave had a magazine sale
Talky Talk (Chatter?)
Emily - Sheep to Shawl - Enter our contest. Comment on the contest post with what vendors you’re most excited about for Knit City
Karla - Interior Provincial Exhibition wins! 8 items in 6 items got ribbons and my Daelyn pullover got Best in Knitting!
Knit Alongs
1) #palkal2016 ends tomorrow (September 15th) Check it out over at the Actually Knitting Podcast 2) Deadline for the #KCsweater2016 knit along has been extended to September 25th! Get those sweater entries in over at The Make Things Club group on ravelry. 3) #canadakal is still ongoing until September 30th, check out the list of participating podcasts over at the Two Tangled Skeins group on Ravelry
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - A new project bag
Karla - nada, work got in the way
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Just do darned independent.
Karla- all the smiles and WORDS! Second pregnancy hurts so much sooner.
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
We have a short episode to announce a contest!
2 weekend passes to the Knit City market place - Thank you Amanda and Fiona
Comment on this podcast post on our website and let us know what booth you are most excited to see at Knit City. A vendor list can be found at http://knitsocial.ca/knitcity-vendors/
We will use a random number generator to select a 2 winners on September 27, 2016.
May the stitches be forever in your favour!
Episode 32
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
What's knitting now
Emily - Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel
Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extra fine Merino DK in Aztec Gold
Hibernation:
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool)
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage
Karla-
Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something
Gamaldags by Helene Magusson
Darling Boy Hat - Darling Hat by Kate Oates
FO’s -
Emily - Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubergine colourway
Toddler Stovetop by TinCanKnits in Asian Trends Royal Alpaca colour:Chartruess
Karla - Boys Matchy Matchy Hats - Quynn by Wooly wormhead in handspun corriedale par moi!
Design features
Emily- did entirely wrong stitch pattern on Laurie. Wasn’t paying attention to decreases on Stovetop and had to redo some rows.
Karla - Hat for Locke was too big so we went down a size and re-cast on.
Spinning
Emily -.
Started spinning Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way.
Karla - solar dyed a superwash BFL and spun it into a 2 ply. I have mitten plans for this :D
Best laid plans
Emily - Sweater then toddler sweaters and WIPS
Karla - After the Darling Hat, start working through wips. Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October.
Stash Enhancement
Emily- 2x 8 0z bats of Merino in grey and yellow - might go back for another colour and do a stripy sweater?
Extra drive band
Interweave Knits Fall 2016
Karla - Rowan Cotton Wool 4ply - 2 balls of Grey purchased at The Twisted Purl in Armstrong.
- Joanne (Porthardy1) sent me a Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank!!!
Talky Talk (Chatter?)
Emily -
Karla - Knit City on the brain, podcaster meet ups.
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Nothing
Karla - Sewed the prize sweater bag for the #KCsweater2016 and Sarah from The Make Things Club has it in her hot little hands! I also sewed a toiletries bag for my swap partner in Sweden and dyed her 100g of BFL combed top.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Potty training woes, I want this, make it , then she’s doesn’t want it anymore and freaks out. She’s 2!
Karla- whinning, literally making a terrible noise all the time. Practicing jumping.
Inquiring minds
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Episode 30
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
What's knitting now
Emily
Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubergine colourway
Hibernation:
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool)
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage
Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way
Karla-
Beer Mitt
Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something
Gamaldags by Helene Magusson
FO’s -
Emily - Waiting For Rain - Soft sweater in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino spiced pumpkin
Karla - Caitlin French Test Knit & Non-felted Slippers Biscotte’s Version
Design features
Emily- missed an SSSK… Just letting it slide.
Karla - Second sleeve much shorter than first, might be because I used the first sleeve as a “sleeve blank” and missed a row on the colourwork chart.
Spinning
Emily - Finished spinning 4oz Finn top in a blue/green colour. Just shy of 300 yds. Not sure of weight.
Started spinning Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way.
Karla - Finished 150g of BFL by Smith and Ewe in a chain ply, 286 yrds of sport/DK
Smith and Ewe merino/nylon purple and white
Best laid plans
Emily - Cast on KCSweater.
Karla - Finish #KCsweater2016, Grandpa’s socks, handspun hats and beer mitts. Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October.
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Nada
Karla - Too much stress spending...
Smith and Ewe
1lb undyed bfl to try so dying of my own
1 skein of nothernlights on Maryanne’s sparkle base
150g merino/nylon combed top in colour #24
150g merino/nylon combed top in colour #40
Totally Inked Yarn
Merino combed top, roving, hand dyed spinning fiber, kettle dyed felting fibre, thrums, weaving, 100g, Perennials Flutter, hand dyed sock yarn, merino sock, fingering weight, 2ply, 115g, 420yds Blue faced leicester combed top roving, hand dyed spinning fiber, kettle dyed fibre, felt, felting, thrums, 100g, 'Violet Affair'
Kinfolk yarn and fiber
SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning JARDIN - Burgundy olive green sky blue lavender purple flowers SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning MOSS - pistachio lichen green cedar bark brown olive khaki tan rust forest SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning TIGER LILY - magenta pink brown baby duck sunshine yellow burgundy flower inspired sock blend Hand Dyed Superwash Merino Wool for Spinning MONTPELIER soft red purple gold brown next to skin SW Bluefaced Leicester Wool Handpainted Spinning Fibre Cirque du Soleil - golden fuschia turquoise olive green pink purple abstract West Yorkshire Spinners
6 100g balls of signature 4-ply in solids for Socktober.
Pom Pom Quarterly arrived!
Talky Talk (Chatter?)
Emily -
Karla - books/knitlit
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Made another project bag from a tea towel. Super secret crafting for 12 days of knitmas
Karla -
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- poops go in the potty. More time with Grandma and Grandpaw
Karla-
Inquiring minds
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Episode 30
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Lendrum. Also I dyed some of my Corridale - kind of like getting something new.
Karla - nada, well... undyed and dyed fiber, materials for stitch markers and some yarn for a toddler blanket that my Mom is making - Easy as pi(e) blanket
What's knitting now
Emily
Waiting for Rain by Soft sweater (Silvia Bobilvia aka Silvia McFadden) In Sweet fiber Cashmerino in pumpkin spice
Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way
Hibernation:
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool)
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage
Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway
Karla-
Caitlin French Test Knit
Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something
Meet a Knitter! Sarah of Make Things Club, Loosepages on Instagram and Romperlust on Ravelry
FO’s -
Emily - None yet.
Karla - Fossil & Bone by Sylvia of Softsweater Knits (Softsweater on Instagram) in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted in the Luna Colourway. #canadakal2016
Design features
Emily- Didn’t use stitch markers for the lace repeat becasue I’m that good… NOT.
Karla - over blocked fossil and bone
Spinning
Emily - Sold some yarn - on our way to pick up a LENDRUM!!!
Karla - Finished the singles on Sweet Georgia BFL that Emily picked up at Fibreswest and 2 plied them #2016tourdefleece
Started a 150g of BFL by Smith and Ewe for a chain ply. Using the fast flyer
Best laid plans
Emily - , Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley Prep fleece for spinning.
Karla - Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and Penumbra, gift exchange gifts and lopi sweater
Talky Talk (Chatter?)
Emily - Dye day at Jody’s
Karla - not much to contribute
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Emily - Made another project bag. Still learning. Lots of ideas
Karla - Bathbombs!
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Survived 2 days with Grandma and Grandpaw
Karla- #toddlerproblems just looses it over everything
Inquiring minds
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Episode 29
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shouts outs
Eyoung914 From Illinois
What's knitting now
Emily
Waiting for Rain by Soft sweater (Silvia Bobilvia aka Silvia McFadden) In Sweet fiber pumpkin spice
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool)
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way.
Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage
Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway
Karla-
Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and Penumbra
Fossil & Bone by Sylvia Bobilvia (Softsweater on Instagram) in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted in the Luna Colourway. #canadakal2016
Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something
FO’s -
Emily -
Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe
Karla - Simple Autumn Mittens by Halladora J
Design features
Emily- All the man of aran. Missed an increase on Waiting for Rain. I’ll rip back and fix it.
Karla - Fossil & Bone the lace chart hurt my brain a little but we’ve got it
Spinning
Emily - No! I sold my wheel. Saving for a new one
Karla - Finished spinning the merino silk top in all the colours (Jamaica colourway), 3ply, love it.
Finished the singles of Totally Inked BFL Roving in Flutter Colourway, spinning a two ply.
Started the singles on Sweet Georgia BFL that Emily picked up at Fibreswest #2016tourdefleece
Stash Enhancement
Emily- 4oz Alpaca, bed spread pattern, Moose project bag from Yarn Friendly
Karla - Coco Knit Stitch Markers, yarn friendly bag
Best laid plans
Emily - , Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley
Karla - Caitlin French Test knit, Lopi Cardigan, Grandpa’s socks, been mitts, slippers, newborn sweater, baby leg warmers with feet
Techniques
Toe up vs Top down socks?
Talky Talk
Emily -
Karla - Knit City Classes!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016, #tourdefleece2016 Meet a Knitter!
Crafternoon/Sew-what
Karla - Finished Tapestry Weaving
We’ve been sewing project bags
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Poop goes in the potty. Weaning. Temper tantrums
Karla- Mom fails while people are watching, anxiety over camping/music festival, trying to dress himself
Inquiring minds
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Love is a strong word
ntroductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shouts outs
Jacflash Welcome from Manitoba!
What's knitting now
Emily
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool)
Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way.
Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage
Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway
Karla-
Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and
Simple Autumn Mittens by Halladora J
FO’s -
Emily
Karla - Birthday cast on - Spindrift Shawl by Helene Stuart in Mad Tosh Light, filtered light
Design features
Emily- All the man of aran. Dropped stitch, Karbonz tip fell off
Karla - Tied on a game of yarn chicken with the Spindrift Shawl. Frogged Grandpa’s Socks and recalculated, also doing a different toe. Lost my sweater sleeve...
Spinning
Emily - No!
Karla - Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours (Colourway jamaican) almost done the third bobbin. Would like to ply this week
Stash Enhancement
Emily- New needles, Hemp.
Nothing. Nada. Zilch
Karla - Cascade heritage Sock in Purple, stitch markers, hemp
Best laid plans
Emily Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley
Karla - #canadakal2016 - caterpillar green yarn - Taiga Hilliard - Yellow Tail
And Fossil and Bone by Silvia Bo Bilvia with sweet fiber I bought at Knit City last year
As always, Ghost Dance
Go up sweater size and needle size for Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi
Main colour - charcoal grey
Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white
Talky Talk
Emily - Knit City!!! Stash Dash
Karla - Knit City Classes!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016, Meet a Knitter!
Crafternoon
Karla - Tapestry Weaving
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- asking for nap
Karla- Bum bites, all the teeth at once, screaming, getting worried about a speech delay, BASEBALL all the time!
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest
Shouts outs
What's knitting now
Emily
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool)
Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way.
Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage
Karla- Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi
Main colour - charcoal grey
Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white
Travel project - Grandpa’s socks
Birthday cast on - Spindrift Shawl by Helene Stuart in Mad Tosh Light, filtered light
FO’s -
Emily
Bridie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden
Karla - nada
Design features
Emily- Vanilla sock heel too short - rip back and knit more. Man of Aran socks - wrong cable twist
Karla - no gauge swatch for shawl, thankful for percentages
Spinning
Emily - No!
Karla - Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours1
Stash Enhancement
Emily-
Nothing. Nada. Zilch
Karla - Fox Trail Fibre Arts - high tide and Robin’s egg 80/10/10 MCN
- Julie Asselin 80/20 merino nylon fingering weight - Boucanier
- Mad Tosh light - filtered light
- Making No. 1 Flora
Best laid plans
Emily -Hey, Little Song Bird - Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% Baby alpaca in Baby Aubergine
Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley
Karla - #canadakal2016 - caterpillar green yarn - Taiga Hilliard - Yellow Tail
And Fossil and Bone by Silvia Bo Bilvia with sweet fiber I bought at Knit City last year
As always, Ghost Dance
A Review
Yarn - cargocollective.com/unafilms/yarn
Talky Talk
Emily - Knit City!!! Stash Dash
Karla - Knit City!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- back to biting. Wants to use the potty so badly.
Karla- overwhelmed with pregnancy
Inquiring minds
Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest
Shouts outs
Indoorkitty - thanks for the introduction and letting us know the last episode cut short!
MadamWip - thank for the introduction! So exciting to have listeners in Australia!
What's knitting now
Emily
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool)
Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Birdie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden
Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way.
Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Fol Foliage
Karla- Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi
Main colour - charcoal grey
Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white
Travel project - Grandpa’s socks
FO’s -
Emily
Own design - Boughs Cowl in Sweet Fiber
Karla - nada
Design features
Emily- Boughs cowl wrong cable cross, dropped stitch
Karla - Socks for Grandpa - Did all the math in order to get the correct circumference for foot and ankle as well as length and didn’t account for the short row section of the heel turn. He’s tried them on and says they’re alright but I don’t believe him.
Spinning
Emily - No!
Karla - Finished the BFL roving on my drop spindle and two plied it (there was language)
Bought my Lendrum wheel and have been spinning almost nightly on it! I’m in love! Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours1
Stash Enhancement
Emily-
80’s patterns
Karla - a few patterns, I’ve been prowling the promos thread.
Leclerc Loom
Lap loom
Mark got a new keyboard!
Best laid plans
Hey, Little Song Bird - Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% Baby alpaca in Baby Aubergine
Emily - Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley
Karla - #canadakal - caterpillar green yarn - what to do? Ingwer by Melanie Berg or the one designed for the yarn that looks like and lopsided arrowhead
As always, Ghost Dance
Stalking Optic Blanket (what’s wrong with me?!)
Meet a Knitter
Jenn Dennis - Manicsoprano 44.22
Talky Talk
Emily - 5 day design challenge - aroha knits
Karla - google play, 12 days of knitmas, totally inked yarn, stash dash - the knit girrls, PalKal - Actually Knitting Podcast
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- terrible 2’s? Teeth? Whatever it is she’s a Monster. - Mother’s day.
Karla-
Still coughing, doc tomorrow. OBSESSED with balls, spots them a mile away. Trailer on the bike, hitting, love water, especially if it’s running water.
Inquiring minds
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Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest
Shouts outs
DarnKnitCath - Thanks for introducing yourself!
What's knitting now
Emily
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool)
Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Birdie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden
Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way.
Hey, Little Song Bird - Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% Baby alpaca in Baby Aubergine
Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Fol Foliage
Karla-
Socks for Grandpa - Did all the math in order to get the correct circumference for foot and ankle
FO’s -
Emily
NOTHING
Karla
Two pairs of mukluks by Tin Can Knits! Larger pair is Epic Yarn and smaller pair in Sidar Snuggly DK
Design features
Emily- Artisan Shawl. I’m not paying close enough attention and keep getting the wrong stitch count. I’m going to frog it and start again
Karla - nada, just took a long time to get the mukluks done because I hate knitting multiples of the same thing!
Spinning
Emily
Spun at retreat for a bit - Yarn Makes Me Happy Finn Top (light blues and greens)
Karla
Sold my wheel! Working on finishing my BFL roving from Smith and Ewe
Stash Enhancement
Emily-
6x skeins of DK/Light worsted Ancient Artsin Aztec Gold
1x skein of Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock
2x skeins of West Coast Colour Thockies
4 skeins of Ancient Arts Baby Alpaca DK
Patterns
E-copy of Journey by Jane Richmond
Tin Can Knits - Fly Away blanket pattern
Prismatic by tabetha hedrick
Social Fabric Shawl by Catherine Gamroth
Hey Little Song Bird by Bristol Ivy
So many buttons
Karla - been selling all the things so Mama can buy herself a Lendrum!
Best laid plans
Emily - Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley
Karla - Swatched for Gamaldags by Helene Magnusso, charted colour options, did gauge math and highlighted the pattern! Ready to cast on May 1st
KCsweater2016
Still thinking about the Canada KAL project.
As always, Ghost Dance
Talky Talk
Emily -Galiano Island Knitting retreat
Karla - #kcsweater2016 prizes, canadian kal prizes, been watching my Craftsy classes!
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- weekend without mommy.
Karla-
Still coughing, I think allergies. Figured out how to give kisses with his mouth closed! Trying out the wave bye bye, swimming lessons and rings on the bottom
Inquiring minds
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Canadan Tuxedo - April 10, 2016
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest
Shouts outs
Monknitker from Washington DC introduced herself
Vshaw7 from Vernon
Kathera - Thanks for the itunes review!
What's knitting now
Emily
Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool)
Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe
Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting
Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220
Birdie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden
Karla-
Top Secret Knitting that I’ll talk about at a later date.
Socks for Grandpa
Socks -Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn. - Fish Lips Kiss Heel ( Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel by Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) )
FO’s -
Emily
Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour
Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse
3x master knitter swatches
Karla
Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather.
Sleepy Snake and Mischevious Mouse - Cascade 220 sport
Design features
Emily- Stovetop and I did not agree.
Karla - did some negative knitting for Sarah, I don't like that I can see the carried yarn up the rows of mischievous snake
Spinning
Emily
Actually spun! - Yarn Makes Me Happy Finn Top (light blues and greens)
Karla
Did a little spinning on the drop spindle
Stash Enhancement
Emily-
Malabrigo Nube in Piedra
Sweet Fiber Canadian - in Goldon
Star of bethleham by Kalidescope dye works
Sweet Georgia Tough love sock in saffron and orchard
Sweet Georgia Mystery bag x2
Sheep project bag
Gleener
Knitlandia by Clara Parks
Ancient Arts Baby Alpaca DK
Karla - sooooo much kaleidoscope dyeworks, dpn holders, started the 12 days of knitmas, Kroy for grandpa's socks, 4 skeins of sweet Georgia, braids that emily brought from fibers west
Best laid plans
Emily - Sing little song bird by bristol Ivy. More swatches. Waiting for Rain Stove top for Ainsley
Karla - Harvest Fling for my Teacher Candidate is a no go. Looking into doing something else for her. Possibly a Fidra with some stash yarn, or boot toppers.
Spread sheet math for grandpa's socks
KCSweater2016 my knit picks kit I've had stashed for ages
Talky Talk
Emily -Galiano Island Knitting retreat
Canadian KAL
Alpaca shearing
Karla - #kcsweater2016, canadian kal prizes
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- Asthma, attitude
Karla-
Sick again, Ainsley and Locke play date, bike trailer
Inquiring minds
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Title - March 4. 2016
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest
Shouts outs
Monknitker from Washington DC introduced herself
We have 7 reviews on iTunes! Yay, thanks!
What's knitting now
Emily
Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour
Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse
Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe
Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting
Karla-
Socks -Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn. - Fish Lips Kiss Heel ( Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel by Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) )
Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather.
FO’s -
Emily
Reyna by Noora Laivola in Crystal Palace Yarns Sausalito
Vanilla Socks with afterthought heel (ala Yarn Harlot blog post) in CaterpillarGreen’s Concrete and Tulips
Karla
None - almost Daelyn
Design features
Emily- I had to frog a few rows of Reyna but no biggie
Karla - Nothing worse than having to tink a couple rows of Daelyn
Spinning
Finished spinning and plying a traditional 3-ply in 100% merino
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Sweet Fiber Cashmerino 20 in spiced pumpkin for ‘waiting for rain’
Riverstone yarns lace weight 80/20 merino silk in gentle moss
Cascade 220 in white for swatches
Seasonless Mini collection by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook
Karla - 6 skeins of Swans Island rambouillet and alpaca
wire sock blockers and bent ended darning needle
Fidra - Gudrun Johnston
Harvest Fling - Dani Berg
Best laid plans
Emily - Master Knitter program over spring break. + a million other things, mostly shawls
Karla - Fidra this weekend for the secretary at work and Harvest Fling for my Teacher Candidate
- work on blocking report for TKGA Master Knitter Level 1
Talky Talk
Emily -Got Scholarship
Found sock book - it was in the car all along
Karla - Knitting Retreat was AWESOME!
Adventures in Mommyhood
Emily- All the sickness. So many words and letters and numbers. Nursing baby.
Karla-
Teeth! no no no.
Inquiring minds
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Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest
Shouts outs
Manicsoprano introduced herself.
What's knitting now
Emily
Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour
Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse
Reyna by Noora Laivola in Crystal Palace Yarns Sausalito
Vanilla Socks with afterthought heel (ala Yarn Harlot blog post) in CaterpillarGreen’s Concrete and Tulips
Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting
Karla-
Socks -Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn. - Fish Lips Kiss Heel ( Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel Hby Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) )
Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather.
FO’s -
Emily
Dish cloth. One sock.
Karla
Slippers - Mush Boots by Lise-Ann Michel in 2-ply Fundy Fog Cottage Craft 100% Wool.
Aside - Yarn is an amazing value for a 100% all canadian wool.
Design features
Emily- Nada
Karla - Nada
Spinning
Karla - 200 grams of New zealand Merino Wool from Sharon at Homespun Haven
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Winter Vogue Knitting. Madeline tosh sock in birtch
red yarn for mom’s socks
Karla - Tea Swap with Sticks + Twine Podcast. Thank you Porthardy1!
Best laid plans
Emily - Finish something
Karla - Pick back up Ghost Dance by Beth Whipkey - in handspun batt from Caliope’s fibers & Snake toy
Talky Talk
Emily -
Submitted scholarship.
Can’t find Sock book
Karla - Classes are going well
-master knitter scholarship submitted & awarded!
-knitting retreat in February with Amy Singer still spaces left
- Sarah’s Year of Knitting Clean wholesomeknitting.com
- Karen Clements - so generous!
- Make things club
Adventures in Mommyhood
Feeling better!! + Chest X-ray.
Independence! (a little)
Karla-
Starting to mimic sounds, showing understanding of association of objects. Still loves crows. Draw on all the things.
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Introductions
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Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest
Shouts outs
greenapalone - Angela from Louisiana! (Bio teacher)
vanessafalle - Whitehorse Yukon! (SHEEP)
What's knitting now
Emily
Stocking Advent in Cascade vintage. (Hibernation)
Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour
Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse
Reyna by Noora Laivola in Crystal Palace Yarns Sausalito
Vanilla Socks with afterthought heel (ala Yarn Harlot blog post) in CaterpillarGreen’s Concrete and Tulips
Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting
Karla- New Years Day Cast ons were:
Socks - using Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel Hby Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) in Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn.
Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather.
Slippers - Mush Boots by Lise-Ann Michel in 2-ply Fundy Fog Cottage Craft 100% Wool.
FO’s -
Emily
A pair of tube socks for Bug - Sweet Georgia Gliteratti Mini Skein
Karla
Fish Kiss Lips heel pattern in Zauberball Starke 6 in the domino colourway. Vasama slipped cable.
Rosalie Ear Flap Hat Mary Maxim northland wool
Take Three Hat - Ear Flap Hat in Brigg & Little Roving
Rib and Cable Hat - Elena Bulky
Maya’s Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska in Martha Stewart Alpaca
Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay in Donegal Tweed
Design features
Emily- Nada
Karla - Bind Off on Maya
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks
A skein of Lopi (Straight from Iceland!!)
Karbonz DPN’s sock set.
Lamb bone buttons
Karla - Owl tote for Christmas, Campside Cardi Pattern, poufyiest pompom
Best laid plans
Emily - I want to make the Man of Aran socks for my Mom for her birthday. And in the future the Clayoquot Cardigan by TinCanKnits in Lopi with the sheep buttons for me.
Karla - Everything I want is currently on the needles, so no plans at the moment... Except for the snake toy for babe.
Talky Talk
Master Knitter
Fair Isle and BYOP classes are going well. More classes coming.
Karla - Gearing up for knitting retreat in February with Amy Singer
Adventures in Mommyhood
All the words. Cough that won’t quit.
Independence! (a little)
New sounds, no words yet. Cardboard boxes are the best.
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Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest
Shouts outs
ADDcrafter?
Romperlust?
What's knitting now
Emily
Stocking Advent in Cascade vintage.
Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour
Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse
Reyna by Noora Laivola in Crystal Palace Yarns Sausalito
Karla-
Fish Kiss Lips heel pattern in Zauberball Starke 6 in the domino colourway. Vasama slipped cable.
Rosalie Ear Flap Hat Mary Maxim northland wool
FO’s -
On the fly shawl in Caterpilliargreen in the Beta colourway
Karla-Possum Zag toque - Stripy Ziggy Stripy Zaggy by Kate Bostwick. Zealana Rimu 60% New Zealand Merino, 40% Brustail Possum
Take Three Hats in Briggs and Little Country Roving
Two Izzy Dolls for refugees
Design features
Emily- dropped a stitch on an advent stocking.
Stash Enhancement
Emily- All the books
Karla - Only gift purchases
Best laid plans
Emily - Christmas advent. Git R Dun
Karla - All the Christmas knitting! After socks for Mom, will be casting on Sleepy Snake and Mischievous Mouse, a pair of mittens for a friend’s daughter, Mark’s Bankhead hat, Magic Loop Teddy
Post Christmas Plans - Sweaters for me! Daelyn Pullover & Sand pullover
Talky Talk
Fair Isle and BYOP classes are going well. More classes coming.
Craft and Draught
Knitters advent 2016
Adventures in Mommyhood
Ladybug Hugs
Independence! (a little)
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Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest
What's knitting now
Emily
Stocking Advent in Cascade vintage.
Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour
On the fly shawl in Caterpilliargreen in the Beta colourway
Karla-
Fish Kiss Lips heel pattern in Zauberball Starke 6 in the domino colourway. Vasama slipped cable.
Crocheted snowflakes from 100 Snowflakes to Crochet
Possum Zag toque - Stripy Ziggy Stripy Zaggy by Kate Bostwick. Zealana Rimu 60% New Zealand Merino, 40% Brustail Possum
FO’s -
Emily - Sock Recipe: A Good, Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Hat Trick’s Calgary colourway.
Flames Hat for Dan in Wool of the Andes (knit picks) in black, red and yellow.
Design features
Emily-
Karla - Foot of the socks aren’t exactly the same because I messed up the cable zig zag in one place.
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Nada
Karla - Nada
Best laid plans
Emily - Christmas advent. Git R Dun
Gloves for me, socks and gloves for the bug.
Karla - All the Christmas knitting! After socks for Mom, will be casting on Sleepy Snake and Michevious Mouse, a pair of mittens for a friend’s daughter, Mark’s Bankhead hat.
Talky Talk
Classes are going wonderfully, the world has 9 new knitters from the learn to knit at Parkinson, Fair Isle and BYOP classes are going well.
Craft and Draught
We need to win the lottery!
Adventures in Mommyhood
We’ve got a walker! Teeth are in.
Sick again!
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Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest
Shout Out!
ADDcrafter from Colorado! We're glad we could make you laugh!
What's knitting now
Emily
Sock Recipe: A Good, Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Hat Trick’s Calgary colourway.
Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour
On the fly shawl in Caterpilliargreen in the Beta colourway
Karla-
Fish Kiss Lips heel pattern in Zauberball Starke 6 in the domino colourway. Vasama slipped cable.
Crocheted snowflakes from 100 Snowflakes to Crochet
FO’s -
Karla - Foolproof Cowl by Louise Zass-Bangham #foolproofKAL2015
Inland by Jane Richmond in Martha Stewart Alpaca
Emily - Simple Lines by maanel
Viajante
Design features
Emily- a bit of tinking on the Beta shawl. Dropped down and added a YO, k2tog along the top edging
Karla - Getting back into reading crochet charts
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Nada
Karla - Picked up the “Learn to Fair Isle” Kit for the class I’ll be teaching at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts
Best laid plans
Emily - Find something to use my handspun for… Maybe Wendy's Fern
by Princesse Grenouille
Gloves for me, socks and gloves for the bug.
Karla - Socks for me out of Knit Picks Felici, cowl for Mom, hat for Mark etc etc Christmas knitting
Talky Talk
We’re teaching classes!
Learn to Knit at Parkinson Rec Centre
We need to win the lottery!
Adventures in Mommyhood
Babies barfing and scream/moaning.
Adjusting to work and getting into a routine with childcare.
Podcasts we're listening to : Nursing and Cursing, Knitter Punks, Knitting Pipeline,
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Episode 17 - Knit City Recap with Special Guests!
- Emily - Caterpillar Green Yarn in the Knit City 2015 colour Shorn this Way. I bought the pattern that goes with it too.
- Addi FlipStix 8 inch in 2.25mm, 2.5mm, and 2.75mm I am liking them but I’m finding them a bit slow.
- Hat Trick by River City Yarns in the Canucks and Calgary colour ways. 80/20 Superwash merino Nylon 510M Skeins
- Rylie by HiKoo 50/25/25 Baby Alpaca, Mulberry Silk, Linen sport weight grey cream and pea soup green
- Signed copy of the Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parks
- Darning needle penant by Kristanmacintyre
- K-Rae original If sheep chewed bubble gum 438yds 75/25 wool, nylon
Sarah -
- From Sweet Fiber:
- the fab cabin tote. I like to have a new bag for each year of Knit City and for 2015, this was mine.
- two skeins of Cashmerino 20 in the Vintage Lace colourway. These are already in use for a test knit for Sylvia McFadden.
- two skeins of Cashmerino Worsted. One in Smoke, one in Marshland. Both will be for hats to make winter tolerable.
-two skeins of the new Canadian base. One is a beautiful goldenrod colour and the other a berry red, no idea what I’ll do with either. - Merino Big Twist in Spanish Coin for a cushy cowl. Pattern to be determined.
- some glow in the dark jelly stitch markers. No more losing stitch markers under the couch!
- From Valley Yarn:
- some Tosh Merino Light - one skein of Great Grey Owl and one in Heartbeat. Both neutrals that will be used in the future to temper some of the wild goodies in my stash.
- Hedgehog Fibres’ Twist Sock in the elusive Teacup colourway. I’ve wanted it for so long; I’m thrilled to have it!
-other miscellaneous items for the knitterly advent calendar with Jocelyn. - From the Knit City merch booth:
- the newly designed project bag
- the Caterpillargreen custom colourway.
- From the UandIKnit’s booth:
- two skeins of Julie Asselin’s squooshy Fino base in Birch and Riverbed (one each). So dreamy together, they will soon become a shawl. Pattern to be determined.
- From Caterpillargreen yarns:
- The new Fade to Black colourway and the Get Happy! pattern by Kate Atherley. Looking forward to knitting this combo!
- From Kristan MacIntyre:
- a beautiful shawl pin. It looks like an island. I love it so.
- an assortment of other items for Jocelyn’s knitterly advent calendar that need to be kept on the QT.
Karla -
- Sapphire Label Fingering Weight 75% Superwash Merino Wool 25% Nylon 100g/423m
Colour : psychedelic Onyx by Stitch Please www.stitchesbeslippin.com These are into half skeins and are dyed identically so you get exact stripes up your sock. I’ll use my Sock Architecture and Custom Socks Book to knit these up.
- Three skeins of Sweet Fiber in Cashmerino Worsted 183m/115g 80% superwash merino 10% cashmere and 10%nylon in colour Luna. These will be used to knit Sylvia Bo Bilvia’s Fossil & Bone Shawl.
- Caterpillar Green Yarn in the Knit City 2015 colour Shorn this Way. I bought the pattern that goes with it but don’t much like it so I’ll be pulling out a stitch dictionary and see what I can do for each stripe.
- Antler shed stitch markers from Caitlin Ffrench of thesesecrets.com
- Small Knit City project bag.
- Crochet Hook necklace by Kristan MacIntyre
- Tea Towels from Danica Studio. I’ll make project bags out of these.
Jocelyn -
- Aquitaine cardigan pattern by Holli Yeoh
- Bradway Shawl Pattern by Shannon Cooke
- The Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parkes which she signed with a lovely and personalized inscription
- Knit City project bag
- Knit City custom colourway Shorn This Way dyed by Caterpillargreen Yarns, these sold out in 3 minutes on Saturday morning which totally made the 75 minute wait in line before the PNE opened totally worth it!
- Two skeins of the new base from Sweet Fiber called Canadian, the dark grey skein will be a hat for my husband (he lost the first one I made him and he’s been begging for another) and the pumpkin orange skein will be a companion hat for myself (but don’t tell my husband, he hates matchy matchy stuff like that and I’m going to make them different enough that he won’t notice….I hope)
- Three skeins of Sweet Fiber Merino Twist DK in the Tea Leaves colourway to go with the three that I bought last year. My plan is to use them for the Mezcal Cardigan by Thea Coleman.
- The Cabin Tote Bag from the Sweet Fiber booth
- One skein of Julie Asselin’s Fino base, same as one of Sarah’s but I can’t remember the name, she’ll know
- Kristan MacIntyre’s Stacking Rings/Stitch Markers set made of sterling silver and a little bobble of gold on one of the rings. They were my major purchase this year and I’m absolutely smitten with them. So much so that when I took the picture of my “Knit City 2015 Haul” I forgot to include the rings because I haven’t taken them off since I bought them!
- Also, I snagged a few special but secret items for my Ewe and Me Swap partner, she knows who she is and will probably have received the package by the time we record the podcast but I have to keep a few things close to my chest ;)
Episode 16
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter EmGem on Pinterest
Shout Out
Aithena from Maple Ridge!
What's knitting now
Emily Simple Lines by maanel
Stranger Cardigan by michiyo
Karla-
Foolproof Cowl by Louise Zass-Bangham #foolproofKAL2015
Golden Pear by Melissa Thompson knit for charity Period of Purple Crying
Karla's Area 51
Frogged - Lalylala Lupo the lamb by Lydia Tresselt
BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
Norwegian Star Mittens by Rhonda Stovin in sport weight cascade 220
Tutti-Fruitti Socks by Janet Rehnfelt in Patons North America Stretch Socks in Fruit slices
Inland by Jane Richmond in Martha Stewart Alpaca
Ghost Dance by Beth Whipkey out of handspun Caliope's triple blended batt plied with 100% alpaca
FO’s -
Karla - Golden Pear, Design Feature Garter Ear Flap Hat, Magic Coffee Baby Hat knit for charity Period of Purple Crying
Spin me *'round!***
Emily - Salmon Arm Sheep to Shawl - Winner!
Design features
Emily- that cable on Stranger Cardigan
Stash Enhancement
Emily- Yarn makes me Happy- Finn Top
Best laid plans
Karla - Zauberball socks for Mom with the Fish Kiss Lips heel foot traced.
Carolina Fiber Girls - #Socktober
Talky Talk
Knit City Colourway and Catepillar Green unknown pattern
Adventures in Mommyhood
sleepover!!
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Episode 14
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter EmGem on Pinterest
Shout Out
Elise Dear for the review
Terry Tinsel for the review
What's knitting now
Emily Simple Lines by maanel
Stranger Cardigan by michiyo
Pom Pom Quarterly - Pomcast
Karla-
Foolproof Cowl by Louise Zass-Bangham #foolproofKAL2015
Inland by Jane Richmond in Martha Stewart Alpaca
Ghost Dance by Beth Whipkey out of handspun Caliope's triple blended batt plied with 100% alpaca
Golden Pear by Melissa Thompson knit for charity Period of Purple Crying
Karla's Area 51
Frogged - Lalylala Lupo the lamb by Lydia Tresselt
BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
Norwegian Star Mittens by Rhonda Stovin in sport weight cascade 220
Tutti-Fruitti Socks by Janet Rehnfelt in Patons North America Stretch Socks in Fruit slices
FO’s -
Karla - Reyna byNoora Laivola - SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Wine Green
Fiona Doll Hoodie by Susan Mills knit from stash ends of unknown 100% wool.
Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf
Emily- Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel Sock Architecture
Spin me *'round!***
Emily - Nada - some worries about the Fall Fair sheep to shawl competition but we're confident Emily will be just fine!
Karla - Drop spindling fiber from Smith and Ewe for Christmas ornaments
Design features
Emily- missed the first 4 rows of cable chart. 6 times in a row on Stranger Cardigan
Karla- Foolproof forgetting to slip the first stitch.
Stash Enhancement
Karla - Red Gate Stitchery Cross stitch jewellery kit, Craftsy spinning classes and steeking class, lopi yarn in anticipation for Saturday night lecture at Knit City
Emily- Baby wrap from Cloth of Kin
Best laid plans
Emily- Spinning this weekend in Salmon Arm
Karla - Zauberball socks for Mom with the Fish Kiss Lips heel and Modern Pillow in Knitting 24/7. Will shop for sport weight yarn for these at Knit City! Swants!
Knitliture
Knitting: Fashion, Industry, Craft by Sandy Black
Talky Talk
Karla started Moksha yoga and wants some swants for the walk home.
Emily back to work
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - Wrist update : Seeing acupuncturist next week. Baby is climbing and screaming!
Emily - daycare. Bug turned 1!!
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Episode 14
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram and Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter EmGem on Pinterest
Shout Out
Marsha (aka - FairyLittle) introduced herself on our introductions thread. We sure do hope you come out to a knit night!
What's knitting now
Emily -
Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel
Simple Lines by maanel
Stranger Cardigan by michiyo
Karla-
Reyna byNoora Laivola - SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Wine Green
Foolproof Cowl by Louise Zass-Bangham #foolproofKAL2015
Inland by Jane Richmond
Karla's Area 51
Frogged - Lalylala Lupo the lamb by Lydia Tresselt
BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
Norwegian Star Mittens by Rhonda Stovin in sport weight cascade 220
Tutti-Fruitti Socks by Janet Rehnfelt in Patons North America Stretch Socks in Fruit slices
To Dye for!
4 skeins in a speckle dye experiment! More to come!
Spin me *'round!***
Emily - Nada
Karla - Nada
Design features
Emily- Simple lines seems to be missing a stitch. Fork in the road have to redo heel.
Karla- Lamb butt on the front confirmed, shifted center on my shawls, wrong number if stitches on Foolproof
Stash Enhancement
Karla - 100% Merino fingering weight blanks, 90/10 alpaca and merino sport blanks, Podcasting mic!
Emily- Early Fall Vogue Knitting (Karla already has it)
Levity Shawl by Kelly McClure (Via Twitter giveaway) from Bohoknit
Best laid plans
Emily- Finish the Knit City Cardi in time for Knit City. Finish FITR Socks.
Karla - been thinking about starting Ghost Dance in my handspun and Zauberball socks for Mom with t he Fish Kiss Lips heel.
FO’s -
Karla - Sewing - Elephant Stuff from Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts
Emily- Viajante by Martina Behm in Juniper Moon Farm Findley colour CROCODILE #Behmalong
The Puzzle is done!!!
Talky Talk
Emily had a bug catastrophe. They ate her Anders sweater. It will be prepared. Info about pests at
http://museumpests.net/
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - Wrist update : Seeing a chiropractor. Baby, sharing is caring!
Emily - Babies first steps. Headed towards 1 nap?
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Episode 13
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram and Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter EmGem on Pinterest
Shout Out
Nickabopper Gave us a review on iTunes. Thanks!
We are having issues with uploading the podcast so that you can download it. We are working on it!
What's knitting now
Emily -
Viajante by Martina Behm in Juniper Moon Farm Findley colour CROCODILE #Behmalong
Area 51
Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel (Podcast: The Yarnthing Podcast with Marly Bird and Sweet Georgia Podcast)
Simple Lines by maanel
Karla-
Lalylala Lupo the lamb by Lydia Tresselt
Foolproof Cowl by Louise Zass-Bangham #foolproofKAL2015
Karla's Area 51
Inland by Jane Richmond
BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
Norwegian Star Mittens by Rhonda Stovin in sport weight cascade 220
Reyna byNoora Laivola - SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Wine Green
Tutti-Fruitti Socks by Janet Rehnfelt in Patons North America Stretch Socks in Fruit slices
Frogged Langfield although I LOVE this pattern!
Knitter's Pride Karbonz
Spin me *'round!***
Emily - Tour De Fleece -Incomplete. 150g of 300g spun and plied
Salmon Arm Fall Fair
Tangent : Puzzle....
Karla - Drop spindling 150g of Bluefaced Leicester from Smith and Ewe in a white, magenta and greeny teal colours
Bakery Bears Podcast and Heart Ornament
Spinning on the ashford 100% merino from Homespun Haven in green,grey,blue,rush colours.
Design features
Emily- NADA
Karla- Lamb butt on the front
Stash Enhancement
Karla - Knitscene Fall 2015 and 200g each of multi colour, grey and green 100% merino rovings.
Emily- Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time by Tanya Whelan
We heart Kate Atherley
Best laid plans
Emily- Finish Viajante and the puzzle
Karla - Foolproof KAL started! Finish the Lamb and design some dresses for it and spin for a baby sweater.
Busy quilts and busy books.
Lever Knitting
FO’s -
Karla - Child Winter Cardigan by Elena Maltseva in Berroco vintage
Knitting Toolkit App on Android
Emily- NADA
Talky Talk
Knit City -We're registered!!!
Yarn Harlot
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - wants to walk everywhere, back pain.
Emily - Teeth. So many teeth. Still not eating much
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Episode 12
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram and Twitter and Pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Intagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter EmGem on Pinterest
Shout Out
LovetheRue!
We are having issues with uploading the podcast so that you can download it. We are working on it!
What's knitting now
Emily -
Viajante by Martina Behm in Juniper Moon Farm Findley colour CROCODILE
Karla-
Child Winter Cardigan by Elena Maltseva in Berroco vintage
Norwegian Star Mittens by Rhonda Stovin in sport weight cascade 220
Reyna byNoora Laivola - SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Wine Green
Tutti-Fruitti Socks by Janet Rehnfelt in Patons North America Stretch Socks in Fruit slices
Karla's Area 51
Inland by Jane Richmond
BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
Spin me *'round!***
Emily - Tour De Fleece - Spinning a Romney storm. Flick carding and spinning from the lock.
I've joined Team Canada and Team Sasquatch
She missed some spinning time due to Ikea and Lee Valley Tools (here is the Wagon)
She aquired these books Put 'Em Up by Sherri Brooks Vinton and Homegrown Tea by Cassie Liversidege
Karla - NADA
Design features
Emily- NADA
Karla- Child's cardigan sleeves, again. Norwegian Star mittens troubles with the thumb.
Stash Enhancement
Karla - Knitscene accessories and Vogue knitting magazine. She mentions Lightweight Pullover and Fringe Cardigan
Emily- Wine from La Frenze
Best laid plans
Emily- More canning. thinking about finding a quilting pattern. One day I'll sew myself a dress using (Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time by Tanya Whelan). Back on the 4000 piece puzzle
The Koombotcha was knit up by Alittleposey from the 2 Knit Lit Chicks
We are going to Knit City in October
Karla - Foolproof KAL starts July 12th! My plans are to knit all the things...
FO’s -
Karla - Low Tide by Tin Can Knits in Patons Kroy Sock.
Emily- Finished reading Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbra Perry. She started reading Do No Harm by Henry Marsh
Talky Talk
Karla moved!
The knitting tool kit android app
Knitting in the Park August@ 8 Parkinson Rec. 11:00-3:00
Decked out!
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - growing pains.
Emily - No Hands
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Episode 11
Introductions
Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry Karlacrafts on Intagram and Twitter and pinterest
Emily - EmGemKnits - Intagram and Ravelry. EmKnits on Twitter
Shout Out
Billan87 on Ravelry
Fairy_llittle and scilla__p on Instagram of Twitch and Stitch podcast on youtube.
We are having issues with uploading the podcast so that you can download it. We are working on it!
What's knitting now
Emily -
Viajante by Martina Behm in Juniper Moon Farm Findley colour CROCODILE
Karla-
Colour Block Inland in Martha Stewart Alpaca
Langfield by Martina Behm in Trekking XXL
Child Winter Cardigan by Elena Maltseva in Berroco vintage
Low Tide by Tin Can Knits in Patons Kroy Sock.
Norwegian Star Mittens by Rhonda Stovin
Color work link for the Philosophers Wool
Spin me *'round!***
Emily - Back on the Polwarth - done.(The Sunlight Shawl for Sad Peopleby Sylvia Bo Bilvia)
Flick carding and spinning Ramboulette. Preparing for Tour de Fleece. I've joined Team Canada and Team Sasquatch
Karla - NADA
Design features
Emily- NADA
Karla- Lace repeats in Low Tide
Stash Enhancement
Karla - 3 braids of teal corridale from Knotty by Nature and Sweet Fibre Super Sweet Sock in Hippolyta.
Emily- new hand-spun if that counts
Best laid plans
Emily- Goals have been set for Tour De Fleece. I want to spin 350g in total about 15g (0.5oz) per day with a goal of 35g on the challenge day. My streatch goal would be to spin a full 500g
She also plans to do LOTS of canning this summer
perhaps make some Cowichan style sweaters for the kids and also make a larger Anders sweater for Christmas
Karla - Tour de fleece traditional 3-ply
FO’s -
Karla - Langfield out of 100% Alpaca Swirl in a teal and light teal colour
Emily- NADA
Talky Talk
Creative Bug
The Artful Parent
Can all the things!!! Canning Season Podcast
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - the witching hour, trying to eat and feed the babe at the same time is a struggle.
Emily - Sleep training the Bug
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Intros
Karla K-Rae on Ravelry Karlacrafts on Intagram and Twitter
Emily - EmGemKnit - Intagram and Ravelry. EmKnits on Twitter
What's knitting now
Emily -Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel in Patons North America Kroy Socks 4 Ply colour RAGG SHADES
Viajante by Martina Behm in Juniper Moon Farm Findley colour CROCODILE
Simple Lines by maanel in Ella Rae Lace Merino colour MULTY
Karla-The Elder Tree Shawl out of handspun Smith and Ewe merino silk top in the Winter Sky colourway.
Colour Block Inland in Martha Stewart Alpaca
Langfield hats! I cast on 2 of these, one in Trekking XXL (frogged my Fork in the Road Socks) and the other in Swizzle Alpaca. I'm loving the modular construction.
Spin me 'round!
Emily - Back on the Polwarth about 0.5 oz
Karla - Finished plying Caliope's Fibre Triple batt with a single of black alpaca from Sierra Vista Alpacas. With the extra alpaca I experimented with a Navajo ply. She might use this to make ghost dance by beth whipkey. Thinking about spinning my Muse Fibre Works braids and plying them to maintain the gradient this way.
We mention how much we like Emily's Echo Flower Shawl by Jenny Johnson Johnen
Design features
Emily- did stockinette knitting on garter stitch sleeves on Top down garter stitch baby jacket. Frogged and restarted Schponcho because I know I forgot increases.
Karla- Frogged the Fork in the Road socks, would really like to knit this pattern in a self striping yarn.
Best laid plans
Emily- Viajante, spin and join tour de fleece (Team Sasquatch) might spin some Romney fleece, cloth diapers, maybe some new project bags
Karla - Busy/Quiet book for baby. Frogged Itineris then did a citric acid soak to set the dye. Tutorial compliments of the Knitmore Girls. Karla will run #FoolproofKAL Starting July 12 - October 12
Karla is thinking of doing some more designing. Keep your eyes peeled!
FO’s
Karla - Owl Jar Cozy and the Elder Tree Shawl
Emily- Top Down Garter Stitch Baby Jacket by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe - in 100% wool Violets Colourway (Handspun)
Old Growth by tincanknits in EnviroTextiles, LLC Hemp Wool Blend (curry)
Stash Enhancement
Karla - Birthday patterns (Foolproof, Bedford, and Sleepy Snake and Mischievous Mouse)
Emily- Ashford Traditional wheel with kate. 7 Skeins of Araucania Nature wool in a blue from Lynden Tree Yarns. The Handknitters Yarn Guide by Nikki Gabriel
Talky Talk
Karlas retreat is cancelled.Perhaps Knit Social has something in the works for the future though... They also host Knit City from October 3 & 4.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - Standing up and falling down.
Emily -Teeth and sleep. Always teeth and sleep then vomit.
Enquiring minds
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Episode 9
Shout Out
Thanks to vi0let for introducing herself in our introductions thread.
Also thanks to Wendy (antigoneelectra) for the lovely iTunes review
What's knitting now
Emily -
Top Down Garter Stitch Baby Jacket by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe - in 100% wool Violets colourway (handspun)
Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel in Patons North America Kroy Socks 4 Ply colour RAGG SHADES
Viajante by Martina Behm in Juniper Moon Farm Findley colour CROCODILE
Simple Lines by maanel in Ella Rae Lace Merino colour MULTY
Karla-The Elder Tree Shawl out of handspun Smith and Ewe merino silk top in the Winter Sky colourway.
Colour Block Inland in Martha Stewart Alpaca
Spin me *'round!***
Emily - Back on the Polwarth about 0.5 oz
Karla - NADA
Design features
Emily- Made a mistake in Cladonia lace had to tink back a row
Karla- minor inland
Best laid plans
Emily- May KAL Cladonia by Kirsten Kapur using Caterpillergreen yarn and making it larger We will talk about it on this thread #catgreenKAL
2x baby cardigans
Karla - felted bag, Itineris Frog it good!
FO’s
Karla - Here fishy fishy fishy in Lionbrand fisherman's wool that I dyed with Easter Egg dye
Salish toque Sylvia Olsen Philosopher's colourwork method
Emily- Cladonia by Kirsten Kapur in Olive Branch by CaterpillarGreen (who is actually Catherine and her sample project is here
Stash Enhancement
Karla - Sylvia Olsen books - Knitting Stories and Yetsa's Sweater she also got Working with wool signed,
Emily- nada
Talky Talk
Knit Social Summer Knitting Retreat, O'keefe Ranch
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - Sick babies
Emily - rolling on the change table, climbing, sleep refusal--> through the night
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Episode 8
Shout Out
EmKnits on Twitter - OPPS
Knit Social & Yarn Harlot for an amazing retreat
What's knitting now
Emily -Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel in Patons North America Kroy Socks 4 Ply colour RAGG SHADES
Viajante by Martina Behm in Juniper Moon Farm Findley colour CROCODILE
Simple Lines by maanel in Ella Rae Lace Merino colour MULTY
Cladonia by Kirsten Kapur in Olive Branch by CaterpillarGreen (who is actually Catherine and her sample project is here
Karla-The Elder Tree Shawl out of handspun Smith and Ewe merino silk top in the Winter Sky colourway.
Not so crazy stripes tee in Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit in four different colours
Here fishy fishy fishy in Lionbrand fisherman's wool that I dyed with Easter Egg dye
Colour Block Inland in Martha Stewart Alpaca
Spin me *'round!***
Emily - NADA
Karla - NADA
Design features
Emily- NADA
Karla- minor fish features, skipped increase, too few rows etc etc
Best laid plans
Emily- May KAL Cladonia by Kirsten Kapur using Caterpillergreen yarn and making it larger We will talk about it on this thread
Karla - start thinking about gift exchange designs. Scarves and hats in extra bulky
FO’s
Karla - NADA
Emily- ANTLER CARDIGAN
Combley Mitts by Jane Lithgow in Alpaca
Stash Enhancement
Karla - Caterpillar Green Yarns! Shawl:Skyline,Ocean sunset Socks:Peacock
Black Alpaca Fibre
Acorn stitch marker case by Amirisu
Emily- Caterppillargreen yarn - Shawl - Olive Branch x2, Concrete and tuilps x1 Beta (yellow) x1 Sock Concrete and Tulipsx1
I want to use the Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West for the concrete and tulips colourway.
Glitterati sock mini skein from Sweet Georgia
The fibre I talked about was Aurelia Wool
Talky Talk
Retreat - it was awesome.
Bodega Ridge Resort
Karla mentioned the Last Knitter Standing board game
Knitting stretches
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - Sleeping through night! teeth...
Emily - clingy, life without mom This is the app we talked about Wonder Weeks
Enquiring minds
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Episode 7
Shout Out
Ros - AKA DanceNknit - Thanks for introducing yourself and commenting in our episode threads!
Karen - AKA MrsOhh - Thanks for the rating on itunes and listening on your morning walks!
What's knitting now
Emily -Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel
Combley Mitts by Jane Lithgow
Antler Cardigan by tincanknits for the Knit Social retreat with the Yarn Harlot
Karla-The Elder Tree Shawl out of handspun Smith and Ewe merino silk top in the Winter Sky colourway.
Spin me 'round!
Emily - 1 oz of Polwarth from Muse Fibre Works (website unavailable) Pinot Grigio colourway
Karla - Caliope's Fiber Triple blended batt 2-plied with black alpaca.
Design features
Emily- Sleeve on upside down. Forgot an increase in the cable
Karla- Lonely tree shawl frogged
Best laid plans
Emily- Finish Antler cardigan - then wristers. Figure out knitting to pack to retreat. Maybe Viajante by Martina Behm or Simple Lines by maanel Start spinning.
Karla - finish elder tree shawl. KnittyWittyShelle's Elfe I love the contiguous sleeves and am going to knit the Not So Crazy Stripes Tee using a random stripe generator.
FO’s
Karla - sewing project bags, spinning and weaving (A beautiful mess tutorial)
Emily- NADA
Stash Enhancement
Karla - patterns: Mini Cooper, Crazy Stripes Tee Trilogy, Elder Tree Shawl, Handbrake Cowl (All proceeds go towards cancer research)
Free scores! Business Casual, The Dijon Top, Dinosaur Jr, A River Runs Through Mitt, Ghost Dance
Emily- 14" straights. Antler buttons
We also mentioned these patterns.
Zaria by Shannon Squire
Diving in {recipe} by Mam'zelle Flo
Talky Talk
books
Sylvia Olsen
You can find more about the Coast Salish People here
wwkip
Tensor Women Slim Silhouette Wrist Support
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - Solid food
Emily - Teeth. Crawling
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Episode 6
What's knitting now
Emily -Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel
Combley Mitts by Jane Lithgow
Antler Cardigan by tincanknits for the Knit Social retreat with the Yarn Harlot
Karla- Itinieris Shawl,
Moose Cardigan,
Fork in the Road Socks
Lonely Tree Shawl
Spin me 'round!
Emily - finished a 2 ply 100 % wool in Violets. 13-14wpi (sport) approx 400 yds. Chain plied leftovers
Got old production wheel going. Acquired my friend Jody's Ashford wheel.
Will practice on Ramboulette then start on to Romney
Karla - finished plying, 2 ply, the merino silk top from Smith and Ewe
Caliope's Fibre to ply with black alpaca.
Design features
Emily- nada
Karla- Reknitting the sleeves on the Moose Cardigan, tried to do them in the round and they're just not coming out right. Need more white yarn.
Best laid plans
Emily- Finish Antler cardigan.
Karla - Work on the Blue Sands Cardigan (Coral Sands)
Made her Dad a vest.
FO’s
Karla - Camp Out Fingerless Gloves and entered them into the #treatyoself15 KAL through In A Sknit
Emily- Nada
Stash Enhancement
Karla - Jane Richmond BOGO (sorry, it's over now) Palladeo, georgia, Manda Ruth, childs classic reglan pullover
Emily Knit picks wool of the andes and brava. Mom & Me knits. A bunch of DPNs and notions.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - Preparing for summer, been looking for UV suits and hats at second hand stores
Emily - Got my handwoven wrap. Teeth!!! Scooting
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Episode 5
What's knitting now
Emily -
Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel using Kroy sock yarn in Ragg Shades
Combley Mitts by Jane Lithgow - 2 ply alpaca
Antler Cardigan by tincanknits - Sweet Fibre Merino Twist Worsted in Sketchbook
plying Louet 100% wool in violets
spinning orange/yellow polwarth its Muse Fibre Works (website unavailable) Pinot Grigio colourway.
Karla-
Camp Out Fingerless Mitts by Tante Ehm in Noro Shiro (40% wool, 30% silk, 30% cashmere)
Spinning on Merino Silk Top from Smith and Ewe in Winter Sky (80% merino, 20% silk)
In celebrating National Crochet Month - Big Girl Bonnet by Karla Rae- Berroco Vintage DK
Sewing drawstring project bags!
Design features
Emily- Combly mitts - did not provisional cast on for thumb
Socks - knot in yarn that disrupted the colour changes.
Karla-
Explorer vest I want to use all the lighter colour that are at the end of the skein in the body so I stopped knitting top down and cast on bottom up. I did a 3 needle bind off.
Camp Out Fingerless mitts I wanted the teal colour for around my fingers and there's only one length of it in the ball so used the ball winder to find the middle of the green and split the ball in two. I'm knitting these two at a time. Not super happy with the thumb gusset. Feel it should be bigger but I'm just knitting as written.
Best laid plans
Emily- Wash/ flick card then spin that fleece then maybe make Pumpkin Ale by Ysolda Teague
practice on rambouillet
cloth diapers, curtains.
Karla - Would like to do a sweater. Currently have Blue Sand Cardigan by La Maision Rililie in hibernation. Would also like to do Inland by Jane Richmond.
Sewing plans include more project bags and a couple of gifts I can talk about on the next podcast.
FO’s
Karla - Fruit Loops Gloves in Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock in Berry Tart.
Explorer Vest by Julie Gilliver using a DK weight mill end I picked up in Hawaii at Island Yarn and Art Supplies
Emily- NADA
Stash Enhancement
Karla - Vegan Yarn Deneb in the Logwood colourway and two rovings from Smith and Ewe. (Chrissy from Snappy Stitches likes Smith and Ewe too.)
Emily - white Romeny fleece from Tapestry farms (jehesla@shaw.ca)
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla
Emily - no more liver
Enquiring minds
Please introduce yourself and let us know where you're from on our introductions thread.
Episode 4
What's Knitting Now
Emily-
Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel
Combley Mitts by Jane Lithgow
Antler Cardigan by tincanknits
Karla-
Fruit Loops Gloves by Natasha Sills
Bluebird of Happiness by Sara Elizabeth
Teething toys
Design Features
Emily- Troubles starting with spinning. No knitting design features.
Karla- Time to knit?!
Best Laid Plans
Emily-
Top Down Garter Stitch Baby Jacket by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe - Going to try to find stashed yarn. I have a 2 baby baby shower coming up.
Viajante by Martina Behm kadiam made one for show and tell at KnitSocials Springbrooke retreat last year.
Bonnie Birds by Barb Brown I have yarn from Dye Cauldron in the colour way Okanagan Lake and a blank.
10 Sheer Stripe Raglan Pullover by Mari Lynn Patrick In the new Vogue Knitting. Keeping my eye out for yarn. We also mentioned how much we love this cloche pattern from Vogue Knitting
Sewing stuff - curtains, high chair thingy, diaper covers.
Karla - Mukluks by tincanknits
A Homespun House Podcast - Mini Skein exchange
FO’s
Karla - HO Fuit Loops gloves and a couple of birds
Emily- mad Project bags using this tutorial
Stash Enhancement
Karla - Tin Can Knits BOGO - Sale on unit March 8th Exchange rate
Emily -New Vogue knitting magazine
Life Long Learning
Karla - Nope.
Emily - Nope.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla - Swimming Lessons, not sleeping
Emily - Baby led weaning. Please nap. Full baby roll overs - thankful for hardwood.
Enquiring minds
Where are you listening from?
What's Knitting Now
Emily - Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes
Karla - Working on fruit loops gloves, itineris shawl, dishcloths crochet pattern of my own. Chain 31, *sc, dc, skip 1 Repeat from star to end chain 1 turn. Start again at *
Design Features
Emily- Heel flap on Vanilla Latte 3 times. miscounted stitches for the heel flap.
Karla- Zuzu's petals stop and restart three times, fruit loops gloves yarn vomit!
Best laid plans
Emily- Top Down Garter Stitch Baby Jacket by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe, Antler Cardigan by tincanknits using Sweet Fibre.
Combley Mitts by Jane Lithgow. She picked up a new to her sewing machine and wants to make suck pads for her Ergo carrier, and some knitting box bags.
Karla - vestuary - Stash and Burn podcast. Something for L. Asked Mom for knitting requests and she'd like socks and a short cowl. Cowl will be my own design with a basket weave stitch from Basketweave Scarf by Ann Budd out of Happy Feet DK and she requested black socks and I offered up the sport weight Zauberball in the domino colourway. I'm going to use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel tutorial and the slipped stitch pattern form Vasama by Anna Johanna.
FO’s
Karla - Zuzu's petals (Rose petals) and mojo socks
Emily- Baby surprise jacket, She also mentions finishing the Antler Mitts b
Stash Enhancement
Karla - Nicole C. Mendez nicolecmendez.etsy.com two skeins stripy sock, lionbrand woolease thick and quick. A Homespun House exchange. icord knitting machine.
Emily. - Kroy sock yarn from tofino in Ragg Shades, malabrigo sock in eggplant, fleece artist woolie in undyed from mad about ewe fine yarns in Nanaimo
Life long learning
Karla - On Mom's cowl I plan to do an icord cast on and bind off.
Emily - mastering the sewing machine its a Bernina Record 730
Adventures in Mommyhood
Both babes have had roll overs. We talked about the challenges of sleep for both baby and mommy with no clear solution in sight. Karla is struggling with sleeping through the night and afternoon naps. Emily is struggling with naps. Both of us are struggling with entertaining the babes all day long.
Enquiring minds
What kind of other hobbies do our listeners do?
What's Knitting Now (0:33)
Karla has joined the 88 Stitches 2015 UFO-Off KAL the Things and is currently knitting the Mojo by Donyale Grant in Patons North America Kroy Socks FX, the Zuzu's Petals by Carina Spencer in Mirasol Yarn Sawya, Froot Loop Gloves by Natasha Sills in SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock, Child Winter Cardigan (Moose Cardigan) by Elena Maltseva in Berroco Vintage™ DK, Itineris by Hilary Smith Callis in Two Junipers Yarns and madelinetosh tosh merino light, Bluebird of Happiness by Sara Elizabeth (Karla is making it into a mobile). She also just cast on Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel.
Emily is currently knitting the Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes in Done roving yarns Frolicking Feet in Wine Country and Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann in Sidar Denim Tweed.
Design features (19:05)
Emily had some trouble with her Vanilla Latte socks. She accidentally shifted on of the ribs over one stitch. She was able to drop down and fix them with a crochet hook.
Karla is not convinced that the sleeves on the Moose cardigan are going to fit in the armholes. She (almost) promises to update us next episode.
Best Laid Plans (21:15)
Emily has big plans to knit the Antler Cardigan by tincanknits with Sweet Fibre She is going to use her Knit to Flatter Craftsy class to make sure it turns out amazing. She also wants to make a pair of the Combley Mitts by Jane Lithgow
Karla would like to try out the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist to make her Lover the perfect pair of socks. She is planning on taking part in #OperationSockDrawer this year and have some more hand knit socks for herself. She also wants to make turban headband and top down fingerless mitts.
FO’s
Karla recently completed Henry's Sweater by Sara Elizabeth Kellner for her Lil’ man. She also finished Siena Mittens by Annie Watts for her SIL.
Emily just finished the Speckled Shrug by Lion Brand Yarn using cascade Ecos+ in burgundy she upped the needle size to a 6mm/us10.
Stash Enhancement
Karla picked up some yarn at knit and chat and 7 skeins of Arautania. She also talked about some of the yarn she recently stashed on Ravelry it was a lot. Check out her stash here.
Emily got some Lornas Laces, Shepard Sock in grape gastby for Christmas from Karla
Life Long Learning
Karla would like to learn Briioche and double knitting this year. She really likes Stephen West's Syncopation Adoration. She just read Cast On and it was a full issue about Brioche. She was inspired to learn double knitting when she bought a copy of Wilson's Mitts
Emily would like to try brioche this year. She would love to make the Champagn Bubbles Brioche Lace Scarf. She picked up the Knitting Brioche book by Nancy Marchant from the library. Went to spinning today want to participate in their workshops and try to do more spinning.
Adventures in Mommyhood
Karla is working on getting a consistant nap out of her son.
Emily is struggling trying to get her daughter on to a bottle.
Enquiring minds
We want to know what you want to know!
Welcome to the Relentless Knitting Podcast! We’re so happy you've found us. We are two science teachers who knit based out of the beautiful Okanagan valley in British Columbia Canada.
The goal of this podcast is to share our love of the fibre arts and foster community. Our focus will be knitting with flares of other hobbies and interests. We are both recent first time moms and we’ll be sharing some of our adventures in mommyhood. We own Relentless Knitting Company and are contracted by our local yarn store to teach knitting classes. Find us on facebook, twitter and the web at www.relentlessknitting.com and join our group on Ravelry - Relentless Knitting Company.
Intros
Emily -I teach math and science at a local high school. I have been knitting since 2007. I taught myself to knit mostly using YouTube. I took a quick mitten class at my lys and have been unstoppable since. I have been learning to spin for about a year on a wheel I salvaged from the attic at my school. I can crochet if I absolutely have to but I'm not very proficient. Aside from the fibre arts I enjoy cooking, baking, gardening and wine. I married my husband in 2013 and we had a daughter in the fall of 2014. You can find me on Ravelry and instagram as EmGemKnits.
Karla- I'm a French immersion middle school math and science teacher. I’ve been knitting since 2009 and spinning since 2013. My maternal grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 5 and had me making butterfly fridge magnets for her ladies church bazaar. I was inspired to knit after meeting Emily in my practicum. I took a class at my local yarn store and haven’t looked back since. My son was born in the fall of 2014. I enjoy all things crafty and consider myself a maker. I can be found on Ravelry as K-Rae and on instagram and pinterest as Karlacrafts.